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  • CRT director previews outdoor summer season at Dwyer Park (audio)
    On this past Saturday's Meet Cortland County
    Kerby Thompson, producing artistic director at Cortland Repertory Theatre, previewed the summer season at Dwyer Memorial Park in Preble.
    All performances will be held outside on the east side of the Little York Pavilion (to the left side of the building when looking from the parking lot).
    A temporary stage will be built out from the first floor steps.
    Patrons will be seated under an open-sided 40’ x 120’ tent, 12 feet away from the building and stage.
    Seats are arranged in “seating squares” for up to four people from the same party.
    Each square will have 6 feet of space on all sides. Patrons from different parties will not be seated together.
    Download a printable copy of this summer’s seating chart HERE.
    Tickets will be sold in groups of 2, 3 or 4 seats; single seats will not be available.
    Face masks will be required upon arrival and until seated. CRT encourages the continued use of masks while seated, unless enjoying a refreshment.
    Printed show programs will not be available; however, a Virtual Playbill with show information, director’s notes, actor’s bios and more will be available on the CRT website.
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    12 min
  • “Hogs & Dogs”: 18th annual Ride for Rotary on for this Saturday (6/5)
    On last week's Meet Cortland County segment:
    Don Richards from the Cortland Breakfast Rotary club went over all the details for this Saturday's 18th annual "Ride for Rotary."
    The event was limited last year due to covid-19; the pandemic prevented any in-person gathering afterwards.
    This year, that will happen inside the CNY Living History Center.
    That's also where participants will meet in the morning -- motorized vehicles leaving at 10:30 am and walkers/bicyclists around 11.
    As the crafty title suggests, anyone from a Harley enthusiast to a dog walker are welcome to join.
    Online registration is available here.
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    7 min
  • Homer, Cortland Legion Auxiliary Units to honor National Poppy Day
    On today's Meet Cortland County segment:
    Eileen Bentley and Donna Riley, presidents of the Cortland and Homer American Legion Auxiliary Units #489 and #465, spoke about National Poppy Day.
    Both units are distributing poppies to the public this Friday (May 28) -- Unit #489 at the Price Chopper and P&C Fresh plazas in Cortland; and Unit #465 next to the Homer Fire Department.
    All donations received will support veterans, the military community and their families.
    The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I.
    It honors those who served and died for our country in all wars. Also, it reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
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    11 min
  • Phillips Free Library in Homer collecting “Stories from Behind the Mask”
    On Saturday's Meet Cortland County:
    Priscilla Berggren-Thomas is director of the Phillips Free Library in Homer. She discussed an ongoing effort to collect "Stories from Behind the Mask" in our local community.
    The project, supported by federal grant funding, welcomes contributors of all ages to submit writings or art that reflect experiences they've endured over the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Interested creators should visit the Phillips Free Library website and click on Stories from Behind the Mask. Artwork can be emailed to [email protected]. 

    The site will accept submissions through the end of 2021.

    For those who may need help telling their story: The library has volunteers who can interview you and write it for you.

    Email the same address as above or call 607-749-4616 for details.

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    9 min
  • Cortland Crush head coach previews full schedule of games this summer
    On Saturday's Meet Cortland County:
    GM & head coach Bill McConnell previewed a jam-packed schedule ahead for the Cortland Crush.
    After winning the NYCBL East in 2019 and falling in the league championship, the team lost its 2020 season to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Many of the players -- college student-athletes from schools across the US -- also had their spring seasons shortened or cancelled.
    McConnell said around 40% had no spring season at all. He's now carrying more players than at any point before in the team's seven year history.
    "Our goal is always to develop players and we're excited to have a full schedule of games return this season," said McConnell.
    Nearly all players and staff have beeny vaccinated and the rest will do so prior to Opening Day on June 5.
    At least 50 games are planned, including 42 league games and eight exhibitions.
    Visit CortlandCrushBaseball.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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    7 min
  • SPEAK UP Cortland: Talking with loved ones can save lives (audio)
    On today's Meet Cortland County:
    Patricia Schaap and Samantha Adams co-chair the local suicide prevention coalition, SPEAK UP Cortland.
    Schaap serves as the local SPOA coordinator (Single Point of Access) and director of Youth Prevention Services.
    Adams is project coordinator at the Cortland LGBTQ Center.
    The coalition launched in September 2020 to address high rates of self-harm in the county, particularly among youth and middle-aged men. Data from 2019 found an estimated 15-percent of residents reported having depression.
    More than 50% of people will need mental health treatment at some point in their lives. This concern has only grown during the stressful times of the covid-19 pandemic.
    A variety of resources are available for those who may be struggling.
    If you are feeling suicidal or are concerned about someone you know, call of one of the following numbers for assistance:
    • Cortland County Mental Health 758-6100
    • Cortland Regional Medical Center 756-3500
    • Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service Crisis Line 272-1616
    • National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
    • Local “911” Call Center
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      8 min
    • Local Youth Turkey Hunt supported by Little Tags Foundation (audio)
      On today's Meet Cortland County:
      Nikki Davi (Bush) discussed this weekend's Youth Turkey Hunt.
      A local event organized by Truxton Outpost runs alongside a statewide contest by the DEC today and tomorrow (April 24-35).
      Junior outdoorsmen 12-15 years old in Cortland County are competing.
      A 5$ entry fee earned them the chance to win a lifetime sportsman hunting license donated by the Little Tags Foundation; started in 2020 to memorialize Nate Bush, an avid woodsman from Truxton who died in a car accident last September.
      Little Tags donated not just one, but two youth lifetime sportsman hunting licenses for the competition.
      One of them goes to the first-place winner (heaviest bird), who also gets their pick of a Four Leaf Custom Call.
      A random name will be picked for the second lifetime hunting license prize.
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      5 min
    • Local artist discusses “Flocking for Hope” project in Homer (audio)
      On Saturday's Meet Cortland County:
      Local artist Liz Sharp discussed the "Flocking for Hope" display currently up on the Homer village green.
      A variety of organizations, individuals and classrooms came together and folded thousands of paper cranes in honor of loved ones and essential workers; as well as to express wishes for peace and unity.
      Over 5,000 paper cranes ended up being made.

      "The Homer and Cortland communities showed they are willing to rise for the cause," said Sharp. "This pandemic has brought all of us down -- now we have to lift each other back up and turn the negatives into positives."

      In addition to the exhibit, an outdoor event is planned for April 24 featuring live music and a play.
      Community members are invited to bring a chair and enjoy themselves at a safe social distance from others.
      Visit the "Flocking for Hope" Facebook page to see photos and get more information.
      Press play below for the interview with Sharp:
      16 min

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