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Cooperstown, New York, Thursday, May 10, 2012

On His 90th Birthday, Ted Peters – By The Numbers Editor’s Note: Dr. Ted Peters, the Bassett researcher and one of Cooperstown’s preeminent citizens, turns 90 Saturday, May 12. Rotarian (and Village Trustee) Ellen Tillapaugh Kuck composed this appreciation of Dr. Peters and read it to the Cooperstown Rotary Club at its Tuesday, May 8, meeting. Congratulations, Ted!

his Saturday, May 12, our member Ted Peters will celebrate his 90th birthday. That is an impressive number, but I was wondering if

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Erin Potter, a SUNY Oneonta student from Binghamton, helps paint the handicapped entry to the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce Saturday, May 5, part of her school’s “Into The Streets” countywide volunteerism effort.

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you knew some of these other impressive numbers associated with Ted. Such as 53 – for 53 years, since 1959, he has been a member of the Cooperstown

Ted Peters

Rotary Club – serving in all leadership roles, including president. He has been the core of our music program, underwriting at least two of our music books and, of course, serenading us on the trumpet for special holiday events. Or how about a small number – 3. Ted obtained his Ph.D. from Harvard University in just three years. He

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formal agreement with SUNY Oneonta to provide a program to CCS students would be the first priority of one candidate for the school board. Jonathan Greenberg, one of four candidates who debated Tuesday evening, May 8, said that would be his first initiative if elected in the Tuesday, May 15, polling/ Photo, A9

HONORING EARLE: The Otsego Land Trust will plant a tree in honor of Earle Peterson, former president, at 4 p.m. Friday, May 11, on Pine Boulevard. LAST CHANCE: Time’s running out to see The Fenimore Art Museum’s “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War,” commemorating the war’s 150th anniversary. The exhibit closes Sunday, May 13. DISCOUNT HALVED: After May 13, Price Chopper shoppers will receive a 10-cent discount on gasoline for every $100 in purchases, up from $50.

has held faculty positions at Harvard Medical School, the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Albany Medical College. Sometimes when we gather at our luncheon meetings we aren’t aware of the distinction and prestige of a member in his field: Ted is a renowned research bio-chemist. 57 years – that is the Please See 90TH, A9

By JIM KEVLIN ONEONTA

t’s off to the races, the economic development races. Carolyn Lewis, Otsego County’s economic developer, sent out an e-mail Monday, May 7, alerting more than 200 businesspeople and community leaders that the new deadline for CFAs has been announced. For most people, it’s just an acronym. But CFA stands for “comprehensive funding application.” It’s the instrument the State of New York is using Please See CFA, A8

Paid Parking Funds Aimed At Downtown By TOM HEITZ & LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN

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utting the ribbon on Tip Top (inset), the gatehouse at Hyde Hall, the National Historic Landmark mansion at the north end of Otsego Lake are, from left, state Sen. Jim Seward, RMilford; Alice Smith Duncan, former Hyde Hall executive director; Douglas Kent, an expert on Hyde Hall history, and Andy Blum, who is stepping down as president of Hyde Hall Inc. after seven years. At right, the Saturday, May 5, ribbon-cutting attracted people with family ties to the mansion, including Christine Buddle-Smith, Springfield Center, who remembers visiting her uncle, Robert Oakes, who was gatekeeper in the 1950s, and Timothy Walker, Fly Creek, who had family who worked for the Clarke family, Hyde Hall’s owners.

f paid parking is put in place on Main Street, another idea has surfaced for the revenues: to pay for am $800,000 redo of downtown sidewalks, lighting, benches and landscaping. “We could make an estimated $250 thousand from paid parking in the first year alone,” said Mayor Jeff Katz after a Please See PARKING, A8

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LOCALS

4 SHARE TOP HONORS IN CCS CLASS OF 2012

Bethany Ames Leads RSCS Class, Shelby Sparks Named Salutatorian

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Cooperstown Central School’s top four graduating seniors in the Class of 2012 are, from left, Margaret Ann O’Handley (SUNY Albany), Grace Livermore (Rotary Exchange, then Cornell), Michaela Lachance (Sacred Heart), and Ben Bauer.(Brown). The honorees were announced in last week’s edition.

ethany Ames is the valedictorian for the Richfield Springs Central School, Class of 2012. Shelby Sparks is the salutatorian. Bethany, daughter of Mary and Charles Ames of Richfield Springs, has earned a 98.569 GPA over her high school career. She is an active member of the National Honor Society and a helpful tutor to the younger students. She will be attending Geneva College in the fall. Shelby, daughter of Clinton and Cheryl Sparks of Richfield Springs, has earned a 97.701 GPA over her

Bethany Ames

Shelby Sparks

high school career. An active participant in the senior class, National Honor Society and CFES, Shelby can be found mentoring younger students or decorat-

ing the gym for dances. Shelby will be attending Elmira College in the fall, where she earned a full tuition scholarship.

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mily Schafsteck is valedictorian of the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Class of 2012. Co-salutatorians are Marco Anichini and Mary Auld. Emily, daughter of Kurt and Ramona Schafsteck, will study animal science at Cornell with the goal of becoming a veterinarian, and has received a Cornell Tradition Fellowship. At CV-S, she was captain of her Relay for Life Team, volunteered at the Herkimer Humane Society Horse Rescue program and local veterinary clinics, and participated in Science Club, SADD, Drama Club, French Club, Ski Club, Venture Scouts and Brain Game, and was inducted into the History, English, and National Honor Societies. She plays varsity soccer and track. Last summer, Emily studied conser-

vation veterinary medicine at Cornell, a program for high school students. She is taking two courses at SUNY Cobleskill. Emily also works in her family’s business, Mossy Creek Kennels. Marco, son of Kay Anichini, has also been accepted at Cornell, where he will study agricultural science with an emphasis on sustainability, and also received a Cornell Tradition Fellowship. He is a member of the CV-S Math, English, History and National Honor Societies, and participated in the Technology, Nature and Science, Drama and French clubs, the yearbook, 4-H, and Brain Game. He also represented CV-S at Boys’ State. He has produced NOFA-NY certified organic hay and has been employed at Deere Oliver, Lentsville and Glensfoot dairy farms. He has visited family in Germany to study long-

standing farming techniques. Mary, daughter of John and Marnie Auld, will study liberal arts at SUNY Geneseo, and particularly enjoys literature, writing, music, history and law. She played the clarinet in the high school band where she was first chair and section leader, and participated in All County Band, Marching Band and NYSSMA. She participated in National Honor Society, English, History and Math Honor Societies, and Brain Game. Mary represented CV-S at Law Day and History Day. She was a member of Drama, French, Science, Ski and Spanish clubs, and participated in SAAD, Iridescence literary magazine and Student Council. She attended Outward Bound Leadership program. She ran Emily Schafsteck is valedictorian of Cherry Valtrack and was captain of the varsity ley-Springfield’s Class of 2012. Marco Anichini soccer team. and Mary Auld are co-salutatorians.

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achel Fort has been awarded the second annual Cooperstown Chamber Leadership Scholarship Award, which will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in a reception at Brewery Ommegang. Rachael, a CCS graduating senior, is the daughter of William Fort. She plans to attend Keuka College in the fall, studying counseling Rachel Fort and social work. The Chamber Scholarship Program emphasizes volunteerism, and throughout her high school years Rachel has active in local fundraising events. Particularly impressive was her positive attitude while a summer Jim Kevlin/The Freemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal tourism adviser at the chamber.

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May 15, Elect 4 New Faces To Cooperstown School Board

t was an endearing tableau: Six girls on the young end of high school appeared before the CCS board at a March meeting, appealing for a year’s reprieve for their field hockey team. Accompanying parents had a plan: We can form a Friends of Field Hockey, we can raise money, we can recruit more players. The school board was typically dismissive. “Thank you,” said the The Freeman’s Journal president when the girls and their The hockey team issues a parents were done, but the tone plea to the CCS board – to communicated, “but don’t bother.” no avail. At the final 2012-13 budget the final budget hearing, Wedneshearing the other day, Superintendent of Schools C.J. Hebert called day, May 2, as few as three or four attendees were just folks. the field hockey appropriation The CCS board has won the “miniscule.” In other words, there battle to turn people off, and yet it was really no financial reason to soldiers on. At that May 2 meeteliminate field hockey, no reaing, it wrote all the privacy provison not to give the girls and their sions of the federal Family Educaparents a chance to save the sport, tion & Privacy Act of 1974 into except it fit some arbitrary preits policies. The spirit of those conceived template. regulations was to appropriately Message: It’s the board deciprotect student privacy. Given sion, and the board decided. End recent history, it’s hard not to susof discussion. pect it’s just another justification • for not telling the public what it As the school board minimizes needs to know about what’s going its partnership with the commuon in the schools. nity, the community, in turn, has At the December meeting, done the same to the school board. when the Character Development With its feet, the public has voted Committee was named, parent non-confidence. Tracy Lippitt asked if the public In a budget year where the 5.5 could attend those meetings and technology and business teachers ask questions. President Tony – yes, technology and business Scalici’s reply perfectly captured – have been eliminated, only a the board’s attitude: “You can half-dozen members of the public – this isn’t counting teachers, staff ask questions. You might not get answers, because we really don’t and administrators – attended like to get involved in debate.” “Budgeting For Our Future: A So it’s not surprising that even Community Forum” in March. At

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Let’s Step Up, Support Wounded Warriors Here Village fathers have turned down a parade down Main Street as being too disruptive; is there an anti-war feeling in this group? Everything possible should be done to support our wounded warriors. God knows we’ve had enough disruptive things going on in this village over the past year that a positive happening would be an effort in bringing our village back together. The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce has also turned down help with this project. It’s about time that the chamber change its name to the Chamber of Please See LETTER, A7 •F

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To the Editor: This letter is in support of the Wounded Warriors amputee softball team Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you believe in war or not, when one of our own goes to war to preserve our rights as Americans, they need to be appreciated and thanked for their service. In Cooperstown, we are to be given the privilege to support our service people in a game Sunday, May 27. You would think we would embrace this opportunity to support these young Americans coming back to us after giving their arms and legs to protect us.

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if you attended all the school board meetings and budget hearings, you would have only an obscure understanding of why technology and business have been eliminated from the curriculum. And, since the public was subsequently kicked out of the Character Development Committee, you have little idea what’s going on there either; Hebert’s latest report to the school board consisted of a couple of dozen words, all generalities. • This kind of disconnect is not unique. In office too long, boards get stodgy, rigid, internally focused. Every institution needs periodic renewal. Happily, the public has just that opportunity to let in fresh air, to inject new thinking and fresh ideas into Cooperstown Central schools. The polls will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, in the auditorium. Four new faces – in effect, a new majority – will be seeking election to the school board. And the candidates are varied, lively, smart, independentminded and community-focused, everything a concerned electorate might want: • Marcy Birch of Toddsville has 25 years of experience as a speech therapist, in public schools and private practice, and is also a businesswoman, operating the successful Barnyard Swing attraction in Hartwick Seminary. (Her grandparents were in the tourism trade in Lake George, so she’s carrying on a family tradition.) Her husband, Bob, is the Schlather &

Editor’s Note: This is the fact sheet on Barry Larkin distributed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame when he paid his pre-induction visit to the Hall Saturday, May 5. He will be inducted Sunday, July 22.

Birch partner, so the couple is well known in the community. Son Jon is a CCS grad, attending McGill; son Anthony is still in high school. • Jonathan Greenberg of Cooperstown is a Bassett Hospital anesthesiologist. He and wife Julia have two children, Emily in 10th grade and Alexander in 8th, and he is concerned that instruction – in English and foreign languages in particular – is lagging. Friends recently bought a house in New Hartford, concluding CCS, on Newsweek’s list of top 500 schools just six years ago, is no longer up to the mark. The focus on excellence is always welcome. • Holly Hren, a businesswoman herself – she runs the Hollydaze B&B on Chestnut Street – is also a mediation specialist with Catholic Charities, a skill set that would no doubt be useful in a school board setting. A cheerful, approachable woman, she is a serial volunteer – you can’t live in Cooperstown too long before running into Holly assisting at a church supper or school fair, (until recently, with her daughter Georgia, now a SUNY Binghamton freshman.) • Andrew Marietta, the regional executive for NYCON, the state Council of Non-Profits, is completing a term as Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce president, a challenging one, given the resignation of one executive director and the recruitment of a new (and very promising) one. He and wife Melissa have two young daughters, and he’s the kind of candidate – 30-something, a family man with community spirit – who we’d

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do well to encourage to enter public life. • This is a very good slate. Two incumbents are running again, Scalici, who has been on the board 17 years, and David Borgstrom, himself a former president. Both did fine during the years of stability that preceded the recent controversies, but the school board has not shown courage or leadership – or, foremost, an ability to deal frankly with the public – when that was needed. The public must certainly appreciate their time and service, but enough – it’s time for a change. Given the unresolved matter of hazing on the football team – practice begins in two months, and no assurances have been forthcoming that our young athletes will be safe, or even details of steps taken to add rigor to the oversight – a taint hangs over the Cooperstown Central School District. Given enrollment dips – CCS’ dropped 30 percent in the last decade – and dropping state aid, that taint has to be erased if CCS is to play the role it should in possible district mergers and shared services in the decade ahead. No school board would consider allying with a district that allowed students suspended for hazing to continue participating in the varsity program. It won’t wash. But it doesn’t have to. The electorate has the opportunity to turn the page, to give the CCS board a fresh start. Let’s do it. Vote Birch, Greenberg, Hren and Marietta.

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is career dawned in the shadow of Ozzie Smith’s, peaked at the height of Cal Ripken mania and ended as Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez redefined the shortstop position. But check the numbers: 12 All-Star Game selections in 19 seasons for Barry Larkin. It doesn’t get much better than that for any shortstop. Now, Larkin takes his place among baseball’s royalty in the Hall of Fame. Born April 28, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Larkin was an honor student at Cincinnati’s Moeller High School and was taken in the second round of the 1982 draft by his hometown Reds. But Larkin decided to accept a baseball scholarship to the University of Michigan, and later earned a spot on the 1984 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team. A year later, in the 1985 draft, Larkin was taken by the Reds with the fourth overall pick in the draft. Larkin finished seventh in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1985 despite playing just 41 games. The next season, he won the Reds’ starting shortstop job, and by 1988 Larkin was a first-time AllStar with a .296 average, 91 runs scored, 32 doubles and

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Brad Horn, center, National Baseball Hall of Fame communications director, and Bill Francis, library associate, share a laugh with Barry Larkin, the former Cincinatti Red, toward the end of the press availability session in the Hall of Plaques Saturday, May 5. Larkin, who will be inducted Sunday, July 22, visited the Hall for the first time with his wife, Lisa, for a pre-induction tour and briefing.

40 stolen bases. In 1990, Larkin finished seventh in the NL MVP voting after hitting .301 with 30 steals and 67 RBIs. The Reds went wire–to–wire in winning the NL West that year, then dispatched the Pirates and the A’s in the postseason to win the World Series. In the four-game sweep over Oakland in the Fall Classic, Larkin hit .353 and scored three runs. Larkin began to develop power in 1991 when he

hit 20 homers, and his all–around play continued to improve. He won the first of three consecutive Gold Glove awards in 1994, was named the NL MVP in 1995 after hitting .319 en route to the Reds’ NL Central title and trip to the NLCS, and became the first shortstop – and just the second Reds player – to post a 30-homer, 30-steal season in 1996. Larkin was also a role model off the field, winning the Roberto Clemente Award in 1993.

Barry Larkin

Born: April 28, 1964 in Cincinnati, Ohio Batted right, threw right All-Star Appearances (1 2): 1988-91, 1993-97, 19992000, 2004 Gold Glove Awards at Shortstop (3): 1994-96 Silver Slugger Awards (9):1988-92, 1995-96, 1998-99 National League Most Valuable Player Award (1): 1995

The Clemente Award is given annually to a player who demonstrates the values Clemente displayed in his commitment to community and understanding the value of helping others. Larkin retired after the 2004 season – he was named an All-Star in his final year in the big leagues – with a .295 career average, 2,340 hits, 1,329 runs scored and 379 stolen bases. Larkin scored at least 80 runs in a season seven times, hit 30plus doubles in six seasons and stole 30 or more bases five times. He won his three Gold Gloves at shortstop en route to a career fielding percentage of .975, and won nine Silver Slugger awards. He played every one of his 19 big league seasons with the Reds.

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Compiled by Tom Heitz from Freeman’s Journal archives, courtesy of the New York State Historical Association Library

200 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO

Manufacture of paper – It is pleasant enough to consider what a linen fragment undergoes in the manufacture of paper. The finest pieces of Holland, when worn to tatters, assume a new whiteness more beautiful than their first, and often return in shape of letters to their native country. A lady’s handkerchief may be metamorphosed into a billet-doux (love letter), and come into her possession a second time. A beau may peruse his cravat after it is worn out, with greater pleasure and advantage than ever he did in the glass. In a word, a piece of cloth, after having officiated for some years as a towel or napkin, may become the most valuable piece of furniture in a prince’s cabinet. Addison May 9, 1812

175 YEARS AGO

75 YEARS AGO

The important and we trust effective measure of suspending specie payments (privately issued currency notes) has been resorted to by the banks in the City of New York, in Albany, Troy and other towns on the Hudson River, and the example will be followed by other banks in the State. The banks of New York were impelled to this measure by the run upon them for specie, which threatened the extraction of every dollar, and their course has met the approval of the merchants in public meeting assembled. The effect was to quiet the panic in the city, and to elevate the price of stocks 15 percent. May 15, 1837

150 YEARS AGO

The work of rebuilding on the burnt district has already commenced in earnest, and in the course of a few months our town will present a less desolate and ruined appearance. It is to be regretted that any parties living or doing business on Main Street, feel compelled or inclined to put up wood buildings. The widening of Main Street to the distance proposed necessitates the removal of several buildings, and the purchase of land in the rear of Mr. Winslow’s

spirits in the United States has increased in round numbers from 42,000,000 gallons to 72,000,000 gallons. These may seem to be startling figures, but the first impression received from them is corrected when the increase of population is also taken into account. As a matter of fact, the consumption of distilled spirits per capita of population has diminished since 1840 from about 2.5 to about 1.25 gallons, a decline of 100 per cent. When we come to beer, the figures show an enormous increase in the total amount consumed, and a large increase relative to the increase of population. Mr. Switzler estimates that the consumption of malt liquors in 1840 was 23,310,843 gallons. In 1886, it was 642,967,720. This involves an increase per capita from 1.36 to 11.18 gallons. By far the greater portion of this increase has been in the years since 1860. May 13, 1887

May 15, 1912 premises. It involves an expenditure of over $3,000 to be raised by private subscription; two-thirds or more of which has been pledged. May 9, 1862

125 YEARS AGO

W. F. Switzler, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics at Washington reports that since 1840 the annual consumption of distilled

The death of Edward S. Brockham, prominent businessman and life-long resident of Cooperstown, occurred Thursday night, May 6, following a brief illness of angina pectoris. In the death of Mr. Brockham, the last tie linking the present to the early history of Cooperstown journalism is broken. He entered into the employ of the late Samuel M. Shaw as a printer’s apprentice in 1865 at the age of 13 years, and served in various capacities including that of part owner for almost 40 years. On January 1, 1880, when he took Mr. Brockham into partnership, Mr. Shaw wrote the following in regard to the young man whom he had trained from his youth: “Mr. Brockham has been in my employ from his early boyhood upwards of 15 years, and as apprentice journeyman, and of late assistant in some departments of the business office, has fulfilled every duty devolving upon him with a cheerful fidelity and intelligence that have merited recognition. May 12, 1937

which has been housed for the past several years in the auditorium of the Village Hall on Chestnut Street. The basis of the action was a report just received from the Division of Industrial Safety Service of the State Department of Labor which listed a number of safety violations in the Village Hall pertaining to its use as a place of public assembly. The report indicated that fire doors would have to be installed leading to and from the auditorium; that new fire escapes would have to be provided; and that fireproofing of walls separating the fire engine garage from the rest of the structure would have to be installed. Youth Commission Chairman John F. Casey has appointed a three-member committee to seek a new home for the Youth Center. Named to the committee were Mrs. Raymond H. Rogers, chairman, Dr. Joe H. Cannon and Mrs. Laverne A. Curtis, with Youth Center Director Paul J. Lambert, ex officio. May 9, 1962

25 YEARS AGO

A local community group has been formed to design an innovative playground adjacent to the Cooperstown Elementary School. The existing play area is scheduled to be torn down this summer to make way for an addition to the school. Students in the Elementary School have chosen the name “Cooperstown’s Kids’ City” for the new playground. The playground will be designed by Robert Leathers of Ithaca, a nationally recognized playground architect. May 13, 1987

10 YEARS AGO

The Cooperstown Youth Commission has had to suspend temporarily its Youth Center

The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area will present its 2002 Public Service Award to Dr. Emery Herman. Dr. Herman’s career in public service has been marked by service as Mayor of Cooperstown, and as a member and chair of the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Dr. Herman also founded the hospice program at Bassett hospital, the precursor of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. May 10, 2002

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Legal notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION COOPERSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF OTSEGO, COUNTY OF OTSEGO, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Cooperstown Central School District, Otsego County, State of New York, will be held in the Middle/High School Cafeteria in said District on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 6:30 PM, prevailing time, for the presentation of the proposed 20122013 budget. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Cooperstown Central School District, Town of Otsego, Otsego County, New York, will be held at the Middle/High School Auditorium in said District on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at which time said vote and election will be held between the hours of 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM, prevailing time, in the Middle/ High School, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1.To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2012-2013 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. 2.To elect four (4) members of the Board for 3-year terms commencing on July 1, 2012 and expiring on June 30, 2015 to succeed Mr. Anthony Scalici, Ms. Mikal SkyShrewsberry and Dr. David Borgstrom, whose terms expire on June 30, 2012 and to elect one (1) member of the Board for a 1-year term commencing on

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tion, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which would be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20122013, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident during business hours beginning Monday, April 16, 2012 at the District Office, Middle/High School. Included in the detailed budget document are the following: Superintendent’s salary, benefits, and other remuneration, School District Report Card, State supplied comparative measures of fiscal performance for regular education and special education, a report on special education placement, a Property Tax Report Card, and the tax exemption report. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Middle/High School, not later than Monday, April 16, 2012, not later than 5:00 PM. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be signed by at least 25 voters of the District, must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, except holidays, from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the elec-

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Tuesday, May 8, 2012 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place at the election. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds for making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls . AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election. The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

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AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 and 2008 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Cooperstown Central School Board of Education at the District Office on or before Monday, April 16, 2012 not later than 5:00 PM prevailing time; must be typed or printed in English, must be directed to the Clerk of the School District and signed by 5% of the number of voters who voted at the previous annual meeting or 25 qualified voters of the District, whichever is greater; and must state the name and residence of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition. Wendy L. Lansing, District Clerk March 30, 2012 Cooperstown Central School District Town of Otsego County of Otsego State of New York 4LegalMay10 Legal notice Notice of Formation of Oneonta Prime LLC The Articles of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State (NYSSS) on March 21, 2012. Office and principal business location: P.O. Box 605, Port Crane, NY 13833, Broome County, New York. NYSSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against

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it may be served, NYSSS shall mail process to: P.O. Box 605, Port Crane, NY 13833. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalMay10 Legal notice Alpine Roofing Supply LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/08/12. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 69 Maple Avenue, Unadilla, NY 13849. General Purposes. 6LegalMay10 Legal notice Notice of formation of PNJ Home Consulting LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Sec of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/12/2012. Office location, County of Otsego. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: PNJ Home Consulting LLC, 152 County Hwy 38A, Richmondville, NY 12149. Purpose: Any lawful act. 6LegalMay24 Legal notice KATHLEEN KOFFER AGENCY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/12/2012. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 739 State Hwy. 28, Ste. 3, Oneonta, NY 13820, which is also the principal business location. Purposee: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay31 Legal notice Notice of formation of THE PAINTER’S FARM, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/28/2012. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as

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agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process to the LLC at 116 Donlon Road, Fly Creek, NY 13337. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalMay31 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, number 2184909 for beer and/or wine has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell beer and/or wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 3220 State Hwy 166, Roseboom, NY 13450 for on premises consumption. The Red Hen Cafe LLC Legal notice ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Gristle LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Gristle LLC SECOND: The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is: Otsego THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 15 S. Main Street, Oneonta N.Y., 13820 Name or Organizer: Andrew Lee ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Gristle LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law Filed by: Andrew Lee 680 Fifth Ave., 5th Floor New York, NY 10019 6LegalJune7 Legal notice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Mark Erickson-Chemistry Consultant LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the

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Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/24/12. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 109 Middle Court, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalJune7 Legal notice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the entity is Greystone Holding Properties, LLC, for which the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on April 13, 2012. The office of said entity is to be located in Otsego County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company, upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address within this State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon her is 20 Fair Street, Cooperstown, NY, 13326. The latest date on which the entity may dissolve is the 31st day of December, 2099. The purpose of the business of such limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalJune7

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NY, 13326. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date. 6LegalJune7 Legal notice Keator Welding L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/9/12. Office in Otsego County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to c/o Ryan Keator, 146 Strong Cross Rd, Laurens, NY 13796. Purpose: General. 6LegalJune14 Legal notice TO THE VOTERS OF OTSEGO COUNTY TAKE NOTICE: The following are the Official Results of the Presidential Primary Election held on April 24, 2012. ************** REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Mitt Romney 646 Rick Santorum 178 Ron Paul 160 Newt Gingrich 153 Henry J Nicols, Democratic Commissioner Sheila M Ross, Republican Commissioner Otsego County Board of Elections 140 Co Hwy 33W Suite 2 Cooperstown, NY 13326 607-547-4247 or 4325 www.otsegocounty.com 1LegalMay10 Legal notice

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Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell ber and wine at retail in a seasonal restaurant establishment under the Alcohol Beverage Control Law at 4868 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, New York 13326. Hickey Golf, Inc. d/b/a Cooperstown Fun ParkRobert J. Hickey Robert F. Hickey

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4868 State Highway 28 Cooperstown, New York 13326 2LegalMay17 Legal notice PUBLICE NOTICE OF LAW NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Representatives of the County of Otsego at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May, 2012, duly adopted a Local Law 1 of 2012 entitled: A Local Law rescinding Local Law No. 3 of 2007, entitled establishing “Child Safety Zones” in Otsego County, and its amendement, Local Law No. 1 of 2008, entitled amending Local Law No. 3 of 2007 – Establishing “Child Safety Zones” in Otsego County. This Local Law rescindes Local Law No. 3 of 2007 and its amendement Local Law No. 1 of 2008 which prohibited sex offenders from residing, having employment or otherwise enter or remain within one thousand (1,000) feet of areas and facilities that would provide them easy access to potential victims. The full text of this Local Law of 2012 is available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office in the County Office Building, Cooperstown, New York during regular business hours. Dated: May 7, 2012 Carol D. McGovern Clerk of the Board of Reprsentatives Otsego County, New York 1LegalMay 10 Legal notice Notice is hereby given that a license, number 2184909 for beer and/or wine has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell beer and/or wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 3220 State Hwy 166, Roseboom, NY 13450 for on premises consumption. The Red Hen Cafe LLC

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Scalici: New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schools Face Financial Challenges To the Editor: I am a candidate to continue with another term on the Cooperstown School Board. My background is a graduate degree in technology education and professional experience in financial planning and management and in regulatory compliance as director of a not-for-profit community development corporation. I

started on the Cooperstown board in 1996 and have seen much change in how New York manages public education in funding support, mandates, and expectations. Decline in New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances has been passed on to schools at the same time a strict prescription of learning standards and annual state testing of students have been imposed.

Test scores are the new reality by which Albany judges school districts. Despite this, a responsible program of education has to emphasize the practical application of knowledge through creative problem solving and personal expression in order to be of real value to young people. This is what parents and communities should expect. And

this is what Cooperstown should continue to keep as its standard for education. The district has done well with managing costs while keeping basic and higherlevel learning opportunities for all students. I would like to remain on the board to help keep Cooperstown moving on that path. ANTHONY SCALICI CCS Board Candidate

Borgstrom: Continuity Is Important To Improvement To the Editor: Education in general and here at Cooperstown Central School is at a crossroads. Although the cost of education continues to rise, there are increasing expectations of the need for measurable improvement within our schools. State mandates and parents fuel these expectations. As a parent and a board member, I too have expectations that our students will receive a high quality education. As a board member, I have come to realize that there are many hurdles to overcome in order to pay for the edu-

cation that we desire and to maintain fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers. The last few years have been particularly challenging here at CCS for parents, teachers, board members, and administrators. Through it all, we have maintained our high academic standards and continue to strive for excellence. I am proud to have played a part in these efforts while on the school board. One of the most important events of my time on the school board has been the hiring of C.J. Hebert as our superintendent. He has been

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CFA/From A1 to distribute $750 million in economic-development funding, probably by Oct. 1. Letters are going out inviting people with specific expertise to serve on each committee. Once that’s firmed up, names of participants will be circulated, so businesspeople with projects that can be fast-tracked know who to talk to. Also, “we’re going to reach out to people who know of projects,” Lewis said. Sessions will also be held shortly, included one at SUNY Oneonta, to train people in the preparation of CFAs. The local CFAs will also be reviewed by the committees to strengthen them as much as possible, making sure they are aligned with regional priorities identified last year by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development Commission – one of 10 such commissions statewide. The CFAs are due at the commission in Utica by July 15, which will then forward them to the relevant state agency for a second review. The second round of awards should be made public by Oct. 1. “I feel good,” said Lewis of the second round. “There are a lot of people out there who are engaged, a lot of people who are trying to get involved. That makes it easier.”

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(7587) Exceptional Canadarago Lake views in this charming 3BR/2BA residence situated on 7 acres. Ideal offerings include dining room w/ glass doors leading to patio, Brick post entrance and fully fenced, two-car garage plus an additional large garage. Newer flooring, newer furnace. It wins hands down for real value. Richfield Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive. $189,500

(7570) Outstanding lake views! Secluded Family Compound includes two 2-unit Log homes. Open floorplans w/tile flooring, dining area, french door views. Cozy bookcased library. 40’ lake-view decks. new Hickory cabinet Kitchen, knotty pine paneling, 73’ of lake frontage. Cooperstown Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive. $999,000

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(7564) Settle serenely in this secluded 4BR/2BA Ranch-style with a lake view on property. Touches in this comfortable residence include main-level master bedroom, modern kitchen with oak cabinets, Light and airy floorplan, private den, vaulted ceilings. Skylight, hardwood flooring, laundry room, perennial and vegetable gardens. Many charms to cherish! Cooperstown Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive. $150,000

(7565) 76+ Acres in a prime location. 1/2 open, 1/2 wooded, small stream, beaver pond, 975’ of road frontage, Cooperstown Schools. 6 miles North of Cooperstown. Hubbell’s Exclusive $290,000

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(7521) On a quiet country road featuring a 56’ x 84’ Barn with 3 stalls, tack room, 16’ x 24’ office with bath and bedroom, Great spot for a house building site. Land is surveyed and has well and septic. Owner financing available. Hubbell’s Exclusive $259,000

(7546) Nearly-new 3BR/2BA with 50’ of lakefront and wide-span views. Enchanting features, including butternut flooring, hand hewn beamed ceilings, ceramic tile baths. Custom kitchen with oak cabinets, Fireside benefits. Welcoming 1 bedroom separate Gothic inspired guest house, Large view deck w/ hot tub, Lake shed w/ elec., 300 gal fuel tank, 2 boat lifts, dock for 9 boats, concrete sea wall, parking for 4 cars. Cooperstown Schools. A gracious setting and so much more! Hubbell’s Exclusive $675,000

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(7500) This restored home is located on a quiet family-friendly street walking distance to school and hospital. Pristine-clean residence features three bedrooms, nursery, 2 baths, upscale kitchen w/maple cabinets and corian tops, Pantry, office space, Woodstove, beautiful sun room, and separate large finished workshop/garage, a storybook garden shed, wide plank flooring, patio, and mature landscaping round out this desirable offering. Anticipate the best! Hubbell’s Exclusive. $319,000

Lovely family home in park-like setting; woods, stream, and pond great for outdoor activity. Newly constructed two car garage ideal for a shop or to park your extra toys. Just minutes from Cooperstown. Listing #: 82914, $349,000

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Eileen M. Jacobson, 68; Retired Nurse At Bassett MILFORD – Eileen M. Jacobson, 68, retired Bassett Hospital R.N., died Tuesday afternoon, May 1, 2012, at Bassett. Born Oct. 27, 1943, in Cohoes, she was a daughter of the late Clement and Lena (Boutin) Clifford. A 1964 graduate of the St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing in Albany, she began her career as an R.N., first at Samaritan Hospital in Troy and then Cohoes Hospital. It was during her time in Cohoes that she met her future husband, Carl William Jacobson. They were eventually married May 27, 1976, in a ceremony in the chapel at Cohoes Hospital. In 1978, the Jacobsons moved to Milford, and Eileen became the assistant head nurse on Bassett’s Medical Surgical II Unit. She retired in 1985. In her leisure, Eileen enjoyed doing craft work, camping, and being an avid fan of the New York Yankees and #88 Dale, Jr. Her family was the most important part of her life. Survivors include her

husband of 36 years, Bill, of Milford; her three children, Judith A. Smith Kessler and her husband Timothy, Ernie Smith and his wife Amy and Mark Richard Smith and his wife Kathleen, all of Milford; eight grandchildren, Sarah Eileen, Timothy M., Renee Anne and Kirsten Marie Kessler, C. J. and Courtney Taylor Smith, and Kestra Mary and Ian Daniel Smith; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy Clifford Green, in 1951 and her brother, Richard Clifford, in 1984. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life was Saturday, May 5, at the Milford United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mary Ellen Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Milford Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 359, Milford, NY 13807. Arrangements were entrusted to the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

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Roxana P. Carnes, 91, Retired Nurse, Descendant Of Harriet Beecher Stowe COOPERSTOWN – Roxana P. Carnes, 91, whose great-great-aunt was Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” passed away Tuesday evening, May 1, 2012, at Valley Health Services in Herkimer. She was born June 27, 1920, in Englewood, N.J., to Charles Francis Park, Jr., and Gertrude Roxana Beecher. Her father was a Marine Midland Bank vice president in New York City. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s father, Henry Ward Beecher, was Roxy’s great-grandfather. Roxy graduated from Smith College in 1942, then received her R.N. from

Columbia Presbyterian in 1945. While in nursing school, she met her future husband, Sheldon Yates Carnes, and they married on Oct. 22, 1944. For seven years, her husband worked for Arkell & Smith, Canajoharie, the company that originated the paper bag. Roxy often travelled with her husband on business to such places as Cuba and Guatemala, where she remembers her husband collecting chicle for Beechnut. The family moved back to Englewood, where the Carneses raised their children. The couple divorced when their youngest was in college, and Roxy moved

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to Cooperstown, joining Bassett Hospital, and later worked at The Meadows. She was also a Cooperstown EMT. Over the years, she volunteered at the Susquehanna SPCA, Bassett, Glimmerglass Opera, CCS and Catskill Area Hospice. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the DAR, the Cooperstown Women’s Club and the Cooperstown Area Christian Women’s Club. She loved the outdoors, sports, gardening, playing bridge, knitting and needlepoint. Survivors include three daughters and two sons. In addition to her former husband, she was preceded

in death by her brother and sister. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at First Presbyterian, with the Rev. Elsie Armstrong Rhodes, pastor, officiating. Following the service a luncheon will be offered in the chapel. Roxy’s final resting place will be in the church’s columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to Glimmerglass Opera, P.O. Box 191, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or First Presbyterian, 25 Church St., Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are entrusted to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

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Janet D. Bailey, 89, Born, Lived Life In Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Janet D. Bailey, 86, a life-long resident of Cooperstown, died Sunday morning, May 6, 2012, at Bassett Hospital. Born May 15, 1925, in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Harold Lewis Davidson and Grace née Putnam Davidson. Raised in Cooperstown, she graduated from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1942. She then went to work for the war effort doing sewing in Oneonta. On June 22, 1946, Janet married Leon J. “Sonny” Bailey in a ceremony at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Roman Catholic Church. They settled into their home on Linden Avenue and raised a family. For many years, Janet was a specialist in re-weaving damaged clothing, and performed this service from her house for several area laundries. A member of the Native Daughters of Cooperstown she loved to knit and sew, do craft work, play golf , and cook. She will be fondly remembered as a loving wife and mother, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include three children, Dawn “Deb” Bridger of Cooperstown, Barbara Bailey of Albany, and Rich Bailey and his wife, Nancy Ballard, of Cooperstown; three grandchildren, Kimberly Feik and her husband, Jeff, Stephen Bridger, and Lindsey Bailey, all of Cooperstown; and two great grandchildren, Scott and Sarah Feik. Also, two sisters, Patricia Sheldon of Cooperstown and Joyce Cowles of Poughkeepsie; one brother, Richard Davidson and his wife, Mary Lou, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Gladys Davidson of Cooperstown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her husband of 57 years, Sonny Bailey, died Dec. 13, 2003. She was also predeceased by a brother, Roger “Rod” Davidson, and two sisters, Marjorie Holden and Mary Hanna. The funeral will be at noon Friday, May 11, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, with Father John P. Rosson, St. Mary’s, officiating. Calling hours will be at 11 at the funeral home. Internment at Lake-

wood Cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Cooperstown Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 322, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements were entrusted to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

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NEW LISTING - MLS#83993 – This lovely custom built ranch on over 2 acres in the Fly Creek valley has 3 bedrms, 2 full baths, spacious grand rm. Vaulted ceilings on the 1st ﬂr. Updated kitchen, 2 french doors to access back lawn, 3 nice sized bedrms, including a master w/full bath & jacuzzi tub. Downstairs a ﬁnished basement w/a mother-in law suite option w/laundry area, living rm, kitchen & bedrm area. Nice pond, garden area, kennel area & manicured lawns. $349,900 Call Kristi Ough @ (607) 434-3026

MLS#83356 - YEAR ROUND HOME 115 ‘ of lakefront on East side of beautiful Canadarago Lake. Cozy 3 bd home with 2 level acres of MLS#83447 - Situated in Oneonta’s WONDERFUL WEST END, this NEW LISTING - MLS#83519 - Home w/privacy of ½ lawn facing lake. Lg 2,275 sq ft utility garage. $349,900 Call Rod charming 2 bedrm cottage starter home w/1 car attached carport mile road frontage. 4 bedrm, 2 bath home features: lrg kitchen, & Barb @ (315) 520-6512 is a perfect pick for the first time home buyer. Beautifully kept formal dining, living rm w/fireplace & bay window & hardwood & featuring NEWer flring throughout, NEWer vinyl replacement flrs throughout. Upstairs 4 bedrms, 1 bedrm w/private upstairs windows, a detached screened rm to picnic & enjoy the view play area. Master bedrm w/ private balcony overlooking the from the private back yard, & a NEW lrg garden shed for storage. in-ground pool & pond. Bluestone walkway leads to back AFFORDABLY PRICED. $119,900 Call Tom @ (607) 435-2068 deck & private fenced in ground pool w/pool house & ½ bath. Dollhouse w/upstairs loft & grapevined gazebo. Enjoy the pond & feed the koi fish. Lrg barn has rm for animals or storage. $269,900 Call Kristi Ough @ (607) 434-3026 MLS#83687 - CANADARAGO LAKE RIGHTS, VIEWS & 2+ acres of peace and tranquility. 2,000 sq ft modular home with fireplaces, party barn and lg detached garage. $230,000 Call Rod & Barb @ (315) 520-6512

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NEW LISTING - MLS#84020 - Lrg colonial on a quiet country road just on the edge of the village in Fly Creek. 4 bedrm, 3 ½ bath home w/master suite w/walk in closet & lrg bath w/separate shower & soaking tub. Center hall grand foyer w/vaulted ceiling & a palladium window. Extra lrg windows throughout & lrg spacious rms. Lrg modern eat in kitchen w/double pantry closets, wood flrs on 1st flr, & a full finished basement w/full bath & outside MLS#82825 – CHARMING 3 bedrm CRAFTSMAN CAPE COD RICH entrance that exits to ground level. Use as a playrm, man cave or an apartment for a Dreams park rental or your in-laws. W/CHARACTER, great country lifestyle w/village convenience. 2 $297,000 Call Chris @ (607) 376-1201 woodburning fireplaces, tiled window seat, leaded glass windows, lots of built-in cabinets & shelving, hardwood flring throughout, custom kitchen w/Jenn-Air appliances. The PARTY DECK overlooks a beautiful ½ ACRE backyard & 2-STORY CARRIAGE BARN. $159,900 Call Tom @ (607) 435-2068

MLS#83229 - Business opportunity to own piece of Cooperstown. Your very own motel only minutes to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, Farmers Museum, or Dreams Park. Nine renovated & fully furnished units featuring flat screen tv’s, newer carpeting, beds, & bedding. Newer roof, MLS#82252 - YEAR ROUND CANADARAGO LAKEFRONT windows & paint as well. Separate office & laundry rm w/a COMPOUND. Two structures with 2 stall garages and over 300’ complete water filtration system. Great investment potential. of shoreline. Total of 7 bdrms, 4 bath. Priced below assessed Come take a look. $299,000 Call Chris @ (607) 376-1201 value. $235,000 Call Rod & Barb @ (315) 520-6512

MLS#82183 - CENTER HALL COLONIAL w/GUEST COTTAGE & 2 car garage, BIG RED BARN, & outbuildings, METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, MINUTES TO ONEONTA & COOPERSTOWN. Deeded ROW to GOODYEAR LAKE across the road as well as a CURRENT PERMIT for SUMMER BASEBALL RENTAL. The OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE heats the home efﬁciently & economically. ROOMY & RELAXING ROCKING CHAIR front PARTY PORCH, & a lovely side deck & covered patio. $289,000 Call Tom @ (607) 435-2068

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“Heron Cove” DramatiC CanaDarago Lakefront Home

Incredible views from every window in this three-bedroom custom cape with 435’ of waterfront. This 3000-plus square-foot home on one-and-a-half acres was stick-built in 2000 and offers large rooms with a great flow for entertaining. Chefs’ kitchen, with stainless appliances and commercial range, has granite counter tops and was recently up-dated and expanded, formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, large family room opens to a flagstone patio, two gas fireplaces and large covered veranda facing the lake. There are three outbuildings including a heated two-car garage that does double duty as a guest house. The grounds are completely landscaped with terraced stone walls and walks leading from the house to the lakefront with its 100’ aluminum dock. Suitable for year-round or summer use, the house has central heat supplied by propane and a full deep basement. Completely insulated with Thermopane windows throughout. Exterior treatments include vinyl siding and field stone, black-top drive, all in excellent condition. Just twenty minutes to Cooperstown.

A Lamb Realty Exclusive, $695,000. Listing # L-035.

20 Chestnut St., Cooperstown, NY • 547- 8145 • www.lambrealty.net