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English Accent, Prep School, Ties To Royalty Forgery Suspect Allegedly Used Same Guise In Philly Con By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN
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n English accent, a prep school education, ties to royalty and a background in high-end home decorating. These were the lies Antoine BourbonParme – also known as Anthony Cazzari – allegedly told around town. “He had everyone believing he was
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from England,” said District Attorney John Muehl. “He grew up in Putnam County.” On Tuesday, April 2, BourbonParme, 59, the former co-director of the Cooperstown Food Pantry, was charged with stealing $18,579 from the organization’s bank accounts over 16 months, beginning in October 2017 and ending in late January, by forging the signatures of Audrey Murray, retired director; Stacey Smith, director, Please See ARREST, A3
A printout from philly.com details previous allegations against the Cooperstown Food Pantry’s co-director who is facing charges again.
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Mike Meeker, owner and agent at State Farm Insurance Agency, gave away a bike to Mia Whiteway, Oneonta, who attended the annual Health Expo on Friday, April 5, at Foothills. With her is mom Nicole Conklin.
LEAF Recruits Chief Brenner To Opioid Fight ONEONTA
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olice Chief Douglas Brenner has joined the board of directors of LEAF Council on Alcoholism & Addictions, it was announced Tuesday. Brenner, who was appointed police chief in July 2017, has since served on the Otsego County Opioid Task Force. LEAF Executive Director Julie Dostal said: “Chief Brenner brings a depth of knowledge and a sincere care for our community. We’ve had a long-term partnership with the OPD, we are pleased to have Chief Brenner further involved with LEAF”.
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►BASSETT HEALTHCARE network is encouraging people to get rid of unused prescriptions at a kiosk at the Foxcare Center pharmacie during Drug Take Back Week, April 22-27. ►CHESTER S. KUCHARSKI JR, who was reported missing after leaving Bassett Hospital in January, was found safe and in good health after checking into the Motel 8 on Wednesday, April 3. ►OTSEGO COUNTY DEMOCRATS held a kick-off event at the Cooperstown Beverage Exchange on Sunday, April 7. Republican Chairman Vince Casale is recruiting Independent candidates to challenge.
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riendly’s Goodbye
Corporate Ax Fells Revered Oneonta Spot By JENNIFER HILL ONEONTA
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elissa Ackerly, 60, had plans to meet a friend for ice cream at the Friendly’s at Main Street and Walling Avenue on Monday, April 8. Instead, the Delhi woman found the door locked and a note taped to the glass. “We apologize for disappointing you on this visit, but this location is now closed for business,” the sign read. “I’m shocked,” said Ackerly. “There was Burger King, the YMCA, and Friendly’s for eating out when I was in high school.” More recently, the 2013 closing of the Neptune Diner was a shock. And now this. Please See FRIENDLY’S, A3
Water-Line Replacement In Oneonta May Pioneer Geothermal Breakthrough Florida-based geothermal design and consulting company, are ONEONTA about to sign a $10,000 contract for a feasibilneonta could ity study on paralleling soon become a geothermal heating a world system with the water leader in renewable Jay Egg main being installed in energy. South Main Street over The City of Oneonta and the next eight months. Jay Egg, CEO of Geo Egg, a Please See EGG, A7 By JENNIFER HILL
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Melissa Ackerly of Delhi, right, and Alexandria Murphy of Oneonta were among the bereft customers peering through the window Monday, April 7, for a final look at their beloved Friendly’s. Already, crews were taking out the ice-bins and removing counters.
HE FEARED FOR BASSETT’S FUTURE
Zakrevsky: I Was Told, Don’t Pipe Any Gas To Cooperstown Otsego Now President Jody Zakrevsky speaks to a Cooperstown “Town Hall.”
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hen Otsego Now CEO Jody Zakrevsky arrived a year ago, he was told not to bring natural gas to Cooperstown, he said to a Cooperstown audience Monday, April 9, in one of several Please See BASSETT, A7
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