Month: October 2008

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Oswego Daily News

‘New’ Production Of ‘Carmen’ Ushers In Opera Theatre’s 30th Season

October 30, 2008 Steve Yablonski
<p>Also appearing is a Children’s Chorus prepared by Opera Chorus members Rocky Farden, back right, and Bobby Palange, back left. They pose with the youngsters prior to a rehearsal earlier this week.</p>

Oswego Opera Theatre picked Georges Bizet’s popular opera to open its 30th anniversary season because it is one of the top three (operas), “ABCs, as they’re called; ‘Aida,’ ‘La Boheme,’ and ‘Carmen.” The cast features professionals and a host of local talent. The actors’ ages range from 8 to into their 70s. […]

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Fulton Daily News

Assistant DA: Judge’s Charges Are ‘Ridiculous’

October 30, 2008 Nicole Reome
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An Assistant District Attorney in in Oswego County has decided to make some of the complaints that a judge has filed against her public; complaints which she calls ridiculous. Because of those complaints, Oswego County Court Judge Walter Hafner Jr., has been required to recuse himself from cases that are prosecuted by assistant DA Mary Rain. Hafner still won’t discuss the complaints. However, he suggests Rain’s decision to talk is a political maneuver. […]