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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.
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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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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.
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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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Canstruction Construction Yields Over 1 Ton Of Food
‘Walk With Frank’ Advocate Stops In Oneonta, Speaks on Senate Floor
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Cassie Howe, Otego, and her team from Fox Hospital used 700 cans and 86 boxes to construct an Operation board game as part of the annual Canstruction at Southside Mall on Sunday, April 7. All in all, the event brought in 2,645 pounds of food that will be donated to area food banks.
Main Street Baptist Church Corner of Main and Maple Streets, Oneonta www.msbchurch.org www.msbchurch.org 607-432-5712 607-432-5712 Good Friday Service 7 PM
The Christian Science Society of Oneonta invites everyone to join us for Easter Services
FROST ACCEPTED: Emily Frost, East Worcester, has been accepted for admission at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pa.
Frank Romeo, right, spoke on the state Senate floor to raise awareness of veterans struggling with PTSD. With him is state Senator Jim Seward, R-Milford.
his passion for a cause that deserves more attention. It was great to see him again in Albany and learn about his progress. Frank is shedding new light on PTSD and I salute his efforts.”
BEARE GRADUATES: Elaine Beare, Oneonta, earned a BSN in Nursing from SUNY Delhi during a graduation ceremony in December 2018.
10:30 am Sunday, April 21
Easter Sunday Services
Come to The Upper Room in the First United Presbyterian “Red Door” Church 381 Main Street, Oneonta.
Ken and Meg Zulkosky’s home
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ince March 1, Frank Romeo has braved 80 mph winds, ice storms and other Upstate winter hazards on his mission to bring awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on his statewide “Walk With Frank” campaign. “This is one of the nice days!” he said in Neahwa Park on Saturday, April 6, where he walked with two dozen under overcast skies, with temperatures hovering in the high 30s. Romeo, 70, who served in the Army in Vietnam in 1968-70, arrived Friday afternoon in Oneonta and was greeted with a fish fry dinner at the Vets Club, as well as taken for a tour of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. And on Monday, April 8, he spoke on the Senate floor in Albany. “Frank Romeo is an inspiration and his cross-state walk is making real strides raising awareness about the struggles veterans endure with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),” said Seward. “I met with Frank several months ago to discuss his walk and was extremely impressed with
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TWO ON LIST: Gannon Rockwell and Kenneth George, both of Morris, were named to the President’s List at SUNY Morrisville for the Fall 2018 semester.
Holy Week Services
Bring your lawn chair
9:00 AM Worship Service 10:45 AM Worship Service Nursery through 3rd grade
First united methodist Church 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta 607-432-4102
A Reconciling Congregation · Wheelchair Accessible Welcoming LGBTQIA · All are welcome Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell, Pastor
Holy Week Ecumenical Services
Community Gathering for Blessing of the Palms Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. • 21 Elm St., Cooperstown
Community Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 21, 6 am • Lakefront Park, Cooperstown All Are Welcome! • Local Congregations Participating
Palm SunDaY – aPril 14 10 am and 5 pm - Worship maunDY ThurSDaY – aPril 18 7 pm - Worship GOOD FriDaY – aPril 19 12:10 pm - Meditation with Word & Music 7 pm - Labyrinth Walk EaSTEr SunDaY – aPril 21 8 am - Sunrise Service 9 am - Easter Breakfast 10 am - Resurrection Service with Communion
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401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta 607-432-6552 Elmparkumconeonta.org Palm sUnday
April 14, 10:30 a.m Distribution of Palms maUndy thUrsday Visit us online at www.firstumconeonta.org
First Presbyterian Church 296 Main St., Oneonta • 607-432-4286
April 18, 6 p.m. Sacrificial Meal/Drama Good Friday
April 19, 7 p.m. Last Seven Words Service EastEr sUnday WorshiP
A Warm Welcome is Extended to All!
April 21, 10:30 a.m.
April 14, 10:45 am
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First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown
April 18 - 7 pm
607-547-8401
Palm Sunday Worship
Join us for Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. May you find the answers you’ve been looking for! April 14
Palm Sunday
Communion Tenebrae Service
Easter Worship Service
Celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord
April 21 - 10:45 am
Child Care Available · Handicapped Accessible
Sunday of the Passion Distribution of Palms 8 am Eucharist 10 am Sung Holy Eucharist
The Catholic Community of St. Thomas the Apostle celebrates Holy Week, come join us!
April 17
Holy Wednesday 8 pm – Service of Shadows
Palm Sunday 8:30 am & 11 am - (procession)
April 18
Holy THurSday 7 pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Maundy Thursday If you’re not quite sure, we have the answer you’ve been seeking.
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St. James Episcopal Church
305 Main Street, Oneonta www.stjamesoneonta.org
10 am – Holy Communion
April 19
Good Friday 12:15 pm – Good Friday Worship
April 21
Easter Sunday
8 am Eucharist 10 am Solemn Festival Eucharist
St. Thomas the Apostle 13 Church Street Cherry Valley
Good Friday Noon - Stations of the Cross 3 pm - The Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Communion 7:30 pm - Seven Last Words 8 pm - Easter Vigil begins EaSTEr Sunday 10 am - Easter Mass Alleluia, Alleluia
25 Church Street
PaSSion/Palm Sunday
~ April 14 at 10 a.m. ~ Meet at 21 Elm Street for the Blessing of the Palms, then process to the Sanctuary. The Rev. Elsie Rhodes, preaching
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~ April 18 at 7 p.m. ~ Chapel & SanCtuary Special Stations Service featuring Water, Tenebrae and Communion
Good Friday ~ April 19, Noon-3 p.m. ~ Sanctuary open for prayer and reflection.
EaSTEr Sunday
~ April 21 at 6 a.m. ~ Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at Lakefront Park
10 a.m. SanCtuary The Rev. Elsie Rhodes, preaching “While It Was Still Dark”
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Open Since 1962, Local Friendly’s Closes the overall restaurant experiFRIENDLY’S/From A1 ence for our customers,” he The company released a statement later said. in the day from Friendly’s President George Be that as it may, the Michel, revealing the Oneonta closing was closing was a shock to one of 23 “corporate-owned” restaurants in-county customers; 11,155 shuttered. flocked to www.AllOTSEGO. Oneonta’s was among 14 restaurants Friendly’s com throughout Monday, closed Sunday, April 7, in Upstate New President which broke the news at York, from here to Binghamton, Syracuse Michel 11:47 a.m. and Buffalo, plus three in Massachusetts, In 1935, two brothers, three in Connecticut, two in New Hampshire Prestley and Curtis Blake, ages 20 and 18, and one in Maine. The company continues to have 77 corpo- respectively, opened “a modest neighborhood ice cream shoppe” in Springfield, rate-owned restaurants and 97 franchises. Massachusetts, according to Friendly’s The company has been feeling pressure website, selling double-dip cones for five from changing consumer preferences, cents. Additional Friendly’s were opened throughout New England over the next 40 years, including the one in Oneonta in late 1969. Corporate ownership of Friendly’s changed several times – Hershey Food Corp. in 1979, Tennessee Restaurant Co. in 1988, and “an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., which specializes “in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies” in 2007, and to a Texas-based distributor Dean Foods in 2016. In a statement, President George Michel cited “competition and rising Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA & The Freeman’s Journal prices” for the decision to close 23 Oneonta’s Friendly’s, a landmark at Main restaurants across New England, and Walling since 1962, is awaiting its including 14 in Upstate New York. fate after the company closed it suddenly “While this was a tough decision, Sunday, April 7. we are confident it will best position the brand for a bright future,” he said in an increased competition and rising costs, email sent out to franchisees. “Especially Michel said, and made the strategic closing difficult is the impact these closures will to protect “our beloved brand.” have on the locations’ wonderful employees, In the Friendly’s that remain, plus who we are working to support with oppornew ones, the goal is to “re-energize our tunities in other locations or severance marketing efforts, … refresh our menu, focus on delivery and catering, and improve payments and other assistance.”
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Palm Sunday: 10 am Easter Breakfast: 8:15 to 9:15 am Easter Sunday Service: 10 am Main Street & Walling Avenue, Oneonta (across from Friendly’s Restaurant) Church Office: 607-432-7520
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Holy Week Services St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church Welcomes all to join us during Holy Week
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - 14 April
Saturday Vigil: 5 pm Sunday Morning: 10:30 am
Tuesday of Holy Week - 16 April 6 pm - Communal Penance Service 7 pm - Taize Prayer
The Sacred Paschal Triduum Holy Thursday, 18 April
6 pm - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 11 pm - Night Prayer
Good Friday, 189 April
8:30 am - Morning Prayer Noon - Midday Prayer 1 to 3 pm - Individual Confessions 4 pm - Celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Death 7 pm - Night Prayer in the style of Taize
Holy Saturday, 20 April
8:30am - Morning Prayer Noon - Midday Prayer and Blessing of Easter Foods The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 9 pm - The Liturgies of Fire, Word, Baptism, and Eucharist
Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord 21 April
8:30 am & 10:30 am Eucharistic Liturgy and Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Parking is available behind the Church off Elm Street. Please call ahead for handicapped accessibility: 607-432-3920.
Palm Sunday - april 14
Saturday, April 13 - Palm Sunday Vigil, 4:30pm Sunday, April 14 - Mass at 8 am or 10 am (includes procession)
HOly THuRSday - april 18
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 pm
GOOd FRIday - april 19
Stations of the Cross, Noon Passion and Veneration of the Cross, 3 pm
HOly SaTuRday - april 20
Easter Vigil , 7:30 pm, beginning outdoors with the fire and candle
EaSTER Sunday - april 21 Masses at 8 am and 10 am
St. mary’s Our lady of the lake Roman Catholic Church 31 Elm Street, Cooperstown | 607-547-2213 www.stmaryscoop.org | Rev. Peter Pagones, Presider
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EDITORIAL
Legal Marijuana Won’t Be Easy Catch For Otsego County
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he other day in downtown Cooperstown, a kitchen worker stepped out onto Main Street’s sidewalk in the middle of the day, lit a joint, took a few tokes and went back to work. You might think, get used to it. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Legalization of marijuana,
which the ascendant Democratic majorities in the state Legislature and Governor Cuomo expected to become law in January, has foundered over a number of issues. When trouble arose, the governor’s fallback plan was to include legalization in the FY20 state budget that passed April 1. A state budget is a cloak for a myriad of controversial issues.
Just what we need: An American Needle “Male High” snapback baseball cap.
The single budget vote, required by April 1 under the state Constitution, gives assemblymen and state senators deniability if constituents try to make them accountable on any single issue – like, say, legalizing pot. As early as mid-March, however, Cuomo was seeing “a wide divide on marijuana. I believe ultimately we can get there. I believe
we must get there. I don’t believe we get there by April 1.” He was right, and legalized pot may go up in smoke. • So now, where are we? The Buffalo News divided the issue into three parts: ►THE MONEY: The governor came around to using much of Please See EDITORIAL, A6
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Abolish Otsego 2000? What Do You Think? Don’t Denigrate Environmental Efforts Face It: New Jobs Will Require Energy To the Editor, been next to the Holy Trinity Monastery and An as Otsego 2000 board member, I visible from Otsego Lake, is just mindless find you putting words in Henry Cooper’s development. Turbine field developers need mouth similar to Dan Quayle’s attempts to to understand and take that into considerchannel JFK. ation, just as they understand they can’t put Regarding your idea that Otsego 2000 is a turbines in valleys if they want to harvest job killer and, by extension, the winds on the ridges. a take-the-food-out-of-the4. The transition to ON www. OTSEGO.com mouths-of-children villain: a green economy must ►Type “ABOLISH OTSEGO 2000!” in 1. New York State’s happen and is being the search line to read the editodumping of state-required successfully pursued in rial that inspired this response. but unfunded entitlements many nations. The USA on towns and counties push ►Type “ABOLISH OTSEGO now!” and New York State both in the search line to read the our local property taxes lag behind, saying that column that inspired the editorial. ever upward. This has green is too expensive. FOR RELATED LETTERS, SEE A6 proven to be a much more As icecaps melt and sea effective way to kill jobs levels rise, as our skies than fighting gas or turbine projects. fill with massive storms and hurricanes, 2. California’s poverty rate is 19 percent. as our rivers, lakes, pastureland, homes, NY State is 15.5 percent. The USA average and seafronts flood, as wild fires ravage is 14 percent. The 25-percent rate in Otsego the West, as other environmental disasters County is appalling and, if to be believed, loom, the expense of pumping and pimping an indictment of the county and towns’ gas and other fossil fuels makes green collective set of managers, civic leaders look cheap. and business developers. To equate Otsego Otsego County and Upstate NY need 2000’s work with this institutional failure bigger and better solutions than those is at best shabby scapegoating. At worst it’s offered by gas pipelines and poorly sited another page of the Trumpian playbook, wind or solar farms. We need solutions which says, “If you are going to screw up that enhance the economic well-being big time, first be sure you have someone and quality of life for everyone. We need else to blame it on.” leaders with exceptional vision, not leaders 3. The total number of turbines to supply denigrating environmental efforts. Leave all New York’s energy would cover less that to Trump and his professional than 1/100th of one percent of the state’s anti-science team. total acreage. Siting turbines next to historic LARRY BENNETT sites, including the 147 that would have East Meredith
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Need For Jobs Shouldn’t Rule Out Scrutiny To the Editor: Recently, it was reported that the generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) for the Oneonta Railyard Project has “generated opposition from Otsego 2000.” I know for sure that Otsego 2000 is not the only group that has provided comments to the Oneonta Common Council regarding the GEIS. These comments
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by so many, should not be construed as opposition to creating jobs in the City of Oneonta. These comments were an outpouring of concern for the railyard property, the wetlands, the stream, continued access to Roundhouse Road and the un-remediated areas of brownfields. As well, there is concern for the future
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health and wellbeing of the surrounding community that would be affected by industrial growth, including fracked gas infrastructure buildout. A “desperate need for jobs” is not an excuse to forgo careful scrutiny of a project nor to disdain those that fulfill their civic right to comment. A desperate need for jobs is not an excuse to disregard planning that would support a sustainable future. Rather, the need is for an engaged community. JAN MULROY Franklin
To the Editor: My wife and I recently moved to the area (my wife was born in Cooperstown) and I have been reading with interest the conflict about economic development that is being shaped in large part by Otsego Now! and Otsego 2000. I was also born in Upstate New York near Syracuse and have witnessed firsthand how cities and towns across Upstate were left gutted when industry moved out or shut down from the ’70s to the ’90s. So the debate about development in Otsego County is important to me. I was appalled to recently read that Oneonta has a poverty level in excess of 25 percent; this with two colleges and a hospital as major employers. Three quick points: 1. I always read with interest Professor Kuzminski’s whimsical columns that decry almost any form of economic development. Of course, he is retired and therefore doesn’t have a long-term stake in the
Inflammatory View Doesn’t Deserve Reply To the Editor: As our phone conversation Friday made clear that the inflammatory editorial in last week’s paper regarding Otsego 2000 was published to stir up controversy and generate sales, we respectfully decline to respond in these pages. If anyone would like to learn more about what Otsego 2000 stands for, please visit www.otsego2000.org, follow us on Facebook, or give us a call at 547-8881. ELLEN POPE Executive Director Otsego 2000
economic prosperity of the county like young families. 2. “Industrial Development” does not mean massive plants that will belch tons of noxious fumes into the sky. There is a lot of light industry that is very desirable, has limited emissions and provides good jobs. But let’s face it folks – any business we attract is going to require a reliable and reasonable energy source and that doesn’t seem to be the case right now. 3. I was fascinated to read that Otsego 2000 had a major hand in blocking the Jordanville wind farm. Isn’t this the group that is fervently extolling the use of renewable energy sources? This isn’t just NIMBYism – this is what I call the BANANA principle: Build Almost Nothing Anywhere Near Anything. What future are they promising to provide the residents of the county? I write all this even while I firmly believe that global
warming must be addressed. However, it is a process that will take time and we cannot turn our backs on residents who want to live here with the prospect of a decent job at a good company. I lived in Vermont for 15 years and witnessed this same debate. That state has still not recovered the jobs lost during the recent recession. The population is stagnant and aging as young people leave the state to seek job careers elsewhere that aren’t available in Vermont. Now the state is offering $10,000 for “knowledge workers” to move to the state where they can work remotely from home. I only hope that this region doesn’t have to resort to the same desperate ploy in an effort to provide a good living and a future for young workers and their families. TONY KROKER Fly Creek
Democracy Requires Honest Views Vigorously Expressed To the Editor: Having just finished reading this week’s Freeman’s Journal, my husband and I are elated by the free exchange of well-informed opinions and rigorous arguments we found on those pages. The health of our democracy is dependent on such unafraid, intelligent exchanges. We say “hip, hip, hurrah!” to our editor Jim Kevlin for his editorial and to Topher Hammond and Mike Stein for their vigorously free and honest letters to the editor, and to Adrian Kuzminski for his prudent column that reminds us that there is no easy road to both economic development and sustainable use of energy. At this period of U.S. newspaper history, when local newspapers are dying by the thousands, it should be a matter of pride that our Freeman’s Journal is still so brilliantly alive and free. Let’s give it all the support it deserves for maintaining our freedom of the press, without which our democracy is not worth of the name. HILDA MADER WILCOX Cooperstown
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as America ever great? Former Attorney General Eric Holder poses the question. “Exactly when did you think America was great?” He competes with Governor Cuomo. Cuomo told us “We’re not going to make America great again. It was never that great.” Let us look at that question. But first, let us admit these politicians are simply trying to dilute the impact of “Make America Great Again.” Because Donald Trump wields it at the moment. (Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton did in campaigns past.)
Holder tells us Trump’s supporters yearn for the 1800s. When African-Americans and women could not own property or vote. That seems a stretch to me. But, hey, you can TOM say anything in MORGAN politics. Cuomo says MAGA ignores the pain people endured in our past. He points to the eras of slavery, discrimination, segre-
gation and sexism. He is right. These were painful times for millions. All great questions have at least two sides. Was America great when it allowed slavery? Of course not. Was it great when it ended it? And then engaged in civil war over the issue? Yes. Was America great when it allowed decades of vicious discrimination against African-Americans. Of course not. Was it great when it tackled the discrimination head on? When it did battle to end segregation? When it forged civil rights legislation? Yes, that seems like a period of greatness for the country. Please See MORGAN, A6
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History
Compiled by Tom Heitz and SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library
150 Years Ago
We are glad to announce the dedication services of the Presbyterian Church to occur on April 23. The pastor has been fortunate in securing the services of Rev. Dr. Darling, of Albany, and Rev, C.K. McHarg of Cooperstown, as preachers for the occasion. It is hoped that the neighboring pastors and congregations will be present, and that the people generally will welcome the completion of a good enterprise among them. Mr. R. Monell of Poughkeepsie has completed the fresco painting on the new M.E. Church. It is a beautiful piece of work. Harvey Bissell will continue at his present place of business for another year. His excellent bakery goods are quite satisfactory to the public and a great convenience to housekeepers. In fancy goods and confectionery, Bissell’s stock is equal to the best, but seeing is believing – therefore call and see. L.P. Carpenter offers for sale his house and lot. This is a nice little place and whoever is fortunate enough to secure it, will have a pleasant house. April 1869
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tion of glass slippers, in the hobby section of the New York World’s Fair. Her collection, which numbers over 600 pieces, first brought her fame when she was invited to broadcast over the Hobby Lobby program in March 1938. Typical of many hobbies, it has now grown into a business, as Mrs. Larter now operates the Golden Slipper antique shop at her home, having become interested in antiques in her collection of ancient glass slippers. She still continues her hobby, despite the demands on her time of the antique shop. She now concentrates on slippers of considerable age. Hogan’s Shamrocks, Oneonta’s Girls’ basketball quintet finished the 1938-1939 campaign with a record of 18 victories over leading basketball teams in Otsego, Delaware and Broome counties, against two losses in exhibition contests including one to the Bucktown Cagers, champions of western Pennsylvania. The team was coached by Francis Delaney and managed by Irwin Hartman. Squad members are Emma Joy, guard, 15 Grand Street; Helen Delaney, guard, 18 Center Street; Dorothy Hartman, center, 14 West Street; Katherine Hogan, forward, 87 Main Street; Edith Conte, forward, 30 West Broadway; and Ruth Fraser, forward, 192 West Street. April 1939
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Local – About one hundred and fifty Oneonta ladies attended the reception given last Friday evening by Mrs. I.H. Rowe and Mrs. S.R. Barnes at the residence of the latter on Ford Avenue, the occasion being a very enjoyable one to all present. It is rumored that Mr. D.F. Wilber is financially interested in the Erie Canal Traction company certificate of incorporation of which was filed yesterday in the Office of the Secretary of State. The capital stock is placed at $100,000 with power to increase to $4,000,000. The company proposes to furnish electric power from Niagara Falls for the propulsion of vessels along the Erie Canal. The Normal Dramatic Company presented the comedy of “Married Life” at
60 Years Ago April 1919 Unadilla Friday evening to a large and well-pleased audience. The play will be given by the same company at Hamilton April 13 and at New Berlin April 27. The Normal societies netted $30 from the Unadilla entertainment. April 1894
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Mrs. Walter Larter of 38 Center Street has been invited to exhibit her hobby, a collec-
Alarms are being raised over our waning foreign trade advantage, and with reason. Exports of such things as farm equipment, steel and automobiles are declining. Imports are on the increase. The country is pricing itself out of the world market. For the first time in history, imported automobiles in 1957 exceeded U.S. exports. The 259,343 new cars imported that year being nearly twice the total we sent abroad. The auto import figure was more than 10 percent of U.S. production in 1958. Tractor and farm implement manufacturers are making parts overseas and shipping them here for assem-
bly. This is cheaper than making them here in this country. Sale of foreign steel in this country is growing and would be larger if European and Japanese mills could supply more tonnage. The impending steel strike worsens this picture. The higher wages and prices expected to result would further weaken American steel’s position relative to foreign steel. April 1959
40 Years Ago
Debbie Herklotz of Franklin volunteers one day a week to a job she finds most interesting. Debbie is a recruiter for the Job Corps. As a recruiter, she talks with young women 16 to 21 years of age from lower income families in the area to provide information about opportunities at the Job Corps. Debbie serves under the “Women in Community Service (WICS) program sponsored by Delta Kappa Gamma, a society for women educators. Other local women in the program include Mrs. Ruth Davidson in Treadwell and Mrs. Esther Brooker in Worcester, also volunteers, who look for candidates in their areas. April 1979
20 Years Ago
Organizations throughout the region are participating in a national discussion on bereavement to be held Wednesday afternoon. Area residents can participate in the Hospice Foundation of America’s sixth annual National Bereavement Teleconference. April 1999
10 Years Ago
This month, the Sixth Ward Athletic Club celebrates 50 years since its founding and 30 years at its current location this month, according to a club history prepared by Albert Colone. The club started in 1959 when 12 men wanted to create an organization to promote fast-pitch softball. April 2009
LETTERS
City Of Oneonta’s Misfortune Is Also A Drag On Town, County To the Editor: The City of Oneonta has been designated the fifth poorest city in New York State! It’s a real depressing condition that has gradually emerged over a couple of generations. Though the city is not alone in local poverty, likewise families within the entire surrounding area have been on a sinking ship into poverty, too – when in fact we should be one of the wealthiest small urban mar-
kets in the entire state! Who’s at fault? Typically, local folks blame Albany and in some cases, D.C. However, the leading candidates for our everincreasing poverty is the Town of Oneonta, which has had a multi-generational opposition to consolidate with the city. And who are the losers? Town residents for having to live in an “Appalachia-like” community, city residents of course, and indeed all
Swaying Corn, Buzzing Bees, Meandering Cows, And Now Deadly Poisons Everywhere To the Editor: My dad grew up on a farm out west of here. I remember my grandfather calling the cows as they followed him uphill to the barn. The fields waved corn in the wind, and it seemed all was right with the world. It felt balanced; the cows ate the corn, the bees loved the weeds, and we would eat the meat and honey, and the vegetables from the garden. Now when I see the evenly spaced rows of corn, all uniform, with few weeds between them, I think organophosphate: malathion, parathion, diazinon and glyphosate. Parathion is highly toxic to humans and banned in most countries. Malathion is used locally for the control of aphids and other insects, and it highly toxic to dogs and cats. Polyacrylamide, which is used in fracking fluid, can break down to
acrylamide, which is a severe nerve toxin. Diazinon is still used today on lawns and crops, even though it is banned for risks to humans and wildlife. Children are more vulnerable to organophosphates. As insects developed resistance to each new poison the chemical companies put out, the industry creates an even more toxic compound. I think we either pay our farmers more for cultivating corn, not spraying, rotational grazing, and organic practices that acknowledge that healthy soil equals plant health, or we pay our doctors and pharmaceutical companies. Do we have a right to know the chemical cocktails local conventional farmers are using in their field, or what our neighbors are putting on their lawns? ELLEN WHITE WEIR Cooperstown
people who live within our outlying little towns and villages. The town’s continued selfish stubbornness is costing the immediate Greater Oneonta area somewhere between $5 to 7.5 million annually (maybe more) in new public revenue; that’s at least $5075 million over 10 years. One united City of Oneonta, a much wealthier Oneonta, would finally be able to do the things it currently can’t. Like moving aggressively on the Downtown DRI. Like completing the Southside water project. We could plan and work as
one in the upgrade of local energy and infrastructure matters. And in the common development of the former D&H Railyards. The consolidation solution would also generate the respect of state, national and private-sector business leaders, everywhere, private investors far more willing to invest here. Nope, the town leaders must all believe it’s better to keep our area community and it’s people in a perpetual state of economic weakness and poverty. Town taxpayers and voters should be up in arms against a failed public vision and leadership.
unbeknownst to County leaders, they are actually blindly shortchanging their own treasury by stifling expanded commerce in Oneonta. Call it benign neglect! For the sake of turning the corner on Upstate poverty, the State of New York needs to immediately legislate expanded incentives to force more municipal consolidations, while in the same legislation imposing limits on the percentages of sales tax revenues New York counties can apply to their general funds! ALBERT COLONE Resident, Sixth Ward City of Oneonta
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ew York’s 19 million acres of forests provide wood-fiber for the state’s $16 billion wood products industry – it’s larger than Maine’s, but we don’t often think of New York as being a leader in wood products. Our forests also provide habitats for wildlife, clean air, clean water, Carbon sequestration and aesthetic enjoyment. In fact, interest in wildlife is the number one reason people own forest lands, and healthy, managed young forests sequester more carbon that MIKE ZAGATA older, mature forests. • The question then becomes, what do the people who own those forests that provide all these societal values get in return for properly stewarding them. The answer is simple – a high property-tax bill. ON THE RECORD High property taxes are the number one driving force behind landowners ithout immigration restrictions, being forced to sub-divide or fragment there are no national borders. their forests. Simply put, they can’t to keep them intact. Without national borders, there afford Having to sub-divide them is are no nation-states. Without nation-states, bad for the forest products industry there are no electorates. Without electorates, because it may make the remaining parcels either too small for a logger there is no democracy.” to harvest or lead to their being conDAVID FRUM, from “No Vacancy,” the cover story in the current Atlantic magazine. verted to houses or shopping malls.
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And county government? Instead of investing in the City of Oneonta, the county’s most important municipality, they pass off to the city every initiative to make the place even poorer, while annually squirreling away sales and lodging tax revenue to support keeping countywide property taxes artificially low. The County has the good fortune of generating three times more in sales taxes than it does from property tax revenue. Instead of committing some of those county resources to invest annually in a build-up of Oneonta area economic and tourism development, likely
Having that happen on a grand scale isn’t good for wildlife, clean air and clean water and carbon sequestration. • There is a rather simple solution, and our legislators enacted it decades ago when they included Section 480-a in the Real Property Tax Law (480-a). According to the current version of 480-a, a person who owns at least 50 acres, enrolls in the program and follows a DEC-approved management plan is entitled to an 80-percent reduction of their property taxes for the portion of their property that qualifies. That can be a huge help for people struggling to pay their property taxes. However, the 480-a program, under the current regulations, can be complicated and punitive. Thus the state-wide enrollment rate is around 7 percent of the 700,000 people who own forestland. The number who own enough land to qualify is about 200,000. • Because the DEC recognizes that healthy, managed forests are critical to its mission, it is in the process of revising the regulations to provide more of an incentive and less of a “stick.” If you visit the website, you can find the dates and locations for a series of
public meetings being held around the State to solicit input into those revisions. However, not all of 480-a’s shortcomings can be corrected via regulatory reform. Some require a legislative “fix.” • That’s where Senator Seward comes into play. He recently introduced, with support from the New York Forest Owner’s Association, S-4082 in the state Senate. His Bill would reduce the number of acres for participation in 480-a from 50 to 25, thereby enabling far more people to participate. It also would allow for people who want to manage for wildlife, mushrooms and other forest-related products to include that activity in their forest management plan. The Senator’s bill would thus be good for our traditional forest products industry and good for our forests in general by enabling private forest landowners to keep their forests and manage them. Doing so will ensure we continue to benefit from abundant wildlife, clean air, clean water, recreational opportunities and carbon sequestration to combat climate change. Mike Zagata, former DEC commissioner in the Pataki Administration and environmental executive for Fortune 500 companies, lives in West Davenport.
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Boys, Welcome To Baseball’s Mecca – Have A Joint! EDITORIAL/From A4 $300 million in taxes the bill was expected to generate for “community reinvestment.” But the Assembly wants the bulk of that to go into minority communities that have “borne the brunt of the war on drugs.” ►THE LICENSES: The sticky question is “who would be allowed to grow, process, distribute and sell” marijuana. The governor’s bill proposes 13 licenses; the Assembly’s 10. No one seems to want corporate behemoths seizing control of the process, seed to pipe, and extracting profits accordingly. But how to achieve that is daunting.
►CRIMINAL PENALTIES: Cuomo wants to make having up to an ounce of marijuana legal; the Assembly, two pounds. (The New York State Sheriffs Association doesn’t want legalization at all.) • Then there are the “opt-out” provisions, allowing counties to block legalization in their jurisdictions. The two big Long Island counties, Nassau and Suffolk, have already signaled they’re opting out, as have Rockland and Putnam in the Hudson Valley. Locally, county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. supports that option for Otsego, who said “we should learn from what other states are
doing.” In Colorado, “there’s been a dramatic increase in trafficrelated deaths and accident,” as well as an increase in crime. County Rep. Meg Kennedy, C-Mount Vision, a NYSAC board member, briefed her colleagues in February, but said the other day she’s unaware of any discussion among county board members since then. “We’re waiting to see what happens,” said board Chair David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield. “We don’t want to speculate on something that may or may not happen.” When the conversation does start, Devlin said he plans to
share his point of view and sheriffs’ association data with county reps. • For now, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, in an analysis in the past few days, said there’s no certainty that, as a stand-alone bill, legalization can even pass the state Senate, despite Democrats achieving control Jan. 1. The opt-out provision is also in play. The Assembly is now proposing that cities and towns, not counties, decide whether to opt-out or not. Kennedy said, last she knew, that only applied to cities and towns with populations over 100,000.
Which, if legalization passes, would drop the hot potato in the county board’s lap. In the college town of Oneonta, where “Stoneonta” T-shirts are a common fashion statement, a live-and-let-live attitude is more likely to prevail. In Cooperstown – home of mom, apple pie and the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, a mecca for youngsters, including thousands from Dreams Park in Hartwick Seminary and All-Star Village in Oneonta – there could be a different story. It’s likely Otsego County won’t be in happy unanimity on this matter.
LETTERS
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Plans to put the 88-acre former D&H Railyards near the City of Oneonta’s center to productive use have provoked an environmental debate.
It’s High Time To Act On Climate Change To the Editor: The global society is facing lots of serious issues. The war in Afghanistan, Syrian recovery, Brexit, immigrant migration, the Mueller report, corruption, police brutality, etc., the list goes on and on. One issue spans the globe, involving everyone, rich/poor, privileged/deprived, black/white, straight/gay, that being the current change in Earth’s climate. Ignore it if you wish, but it won’t ignore you. Why all the fuss? Hasn’t the contamination of our life-giving atmosphere been made clear? Aren’t we all aware of the frequency of extreme weather, such as the recent blast of frigid air delivered by a Polar Vortex? Haven’t the scientists clearly demonstrated the ramifications of shrinking Arctic Sea ice? Does anyone not know glaciers around the world are rapidly thinning and shrinking, thus causing sea level to gradually creep onto land threatening coastal communities? And the biggest question of all: why aren’t effective measures being taken by government leaders to prevent a drastic impact on our Global Society? There was a time when we could count on America to lead the way, not anymore. For the past several decades, atmospheric warming has increased at an unprecedented rate, all of which is attributed to pollution. International efforts to address this problem, such as the Paris Accord, set goals to reduce human impact, but none
have been effective and the problem persists with no solution in sight. Ask yourself why? If you don’t see this as a problem, you are ignoring reality. However, there is hope. The younger generation is getting involved. They have good reason to be concerned, as expressed by demonstrations around the globe demanding immediate attention to the single most threatening global issue since WWII, that being Climate Change. They recognize that the impact of ignoring the problem today will be to cause greater societal and economic stress later. Interestingly, 50 percent of adult Americans acknowledge the human impact on changing climate, yet an equal number doubt if it will have a direct influence on them. Therein lies the problem – they say, “I won’t have to deal with it, so why should I upset a comfortable economic lifestyle for something that can’t be guaranteed to affect me”. Extinction comes about when organisms can’t adapt to threatening changes fast enough. Let me be clear – the human race is not being threatened by extinction as a result of Climate Change, but our instincts tell us that if we adjust to environmental changes now through voluntary action we can avoid an undefined reaction by Mother Nature later. The younger generation and millennials will have to live with these changes, not the “baby boomers” who currently have the authority to act but don’t. No wonder the youthful
are demanding we take action now to preclude imposed, more severe future adjustments. It boils down to whether or not we deal with problems that influence us in our lifetime or procrastinate, hopeful of self-resolution. Weeks and months, and possibly years are in our normal frame of reference. Beyond that it’s really difficult to project. The “inconvenient truth” (to borrow a phrase) is that we don’t deal with longer spans of time very well – they seem too abstract. The relevance of the immediate future tends to dictate. The Balance of Nature works on a different metronome and is constantly adjusting. Perception is reality, so the baby boomers in our government who are in a position to do something are doing nothing. “Let’s not upset the economy,” rationalizing that science can’t guarantee how Climate Change will play out. Well, with few exceptions, such as the Law of Gravity, that’s not the way science works. Science defines the problem, gathers essential information, analyzes results, and then draws conclusions. Waiting to see what Mother Nature has in store is not the answer. The problem has been defined. Essential information has been gathered and analyzed. We will have to rely on the younger generation to take charge and demand changes that deal with the problem. P. JAY FLEISHER Glacial geologist Oneonta
Despite Setback, Focused Food Pantry In Strong Financial Shape To the Editor: The Cooperstown Food Pantry serves more than 200 families a month, averaging 800 people. With over 100 volunteers and one full-time Director, we are committed to serving those who face food insecurity and are in need. Recently, during routine cost evaluations, we discovered that fraudulent financial activities had been engaged in by a staff volunteer. Thankfully our financial checks caught the issue. This MORGAN/From A4 Was America up to great things when Washington attacked the devastation of the Great Depression? When government threw measure after measure against this monster? Yes, I think it was a great and noble effort. Was the country great when it created our Social Security system? It seems so to me. Was America great when it welcomed millions of immigrants over many years? When it spent millions to help them assimilate?
led to an investigation by the District Attorney’s office. The volunteer has been arrested and charged and we will let the justice system manage the case and eventual outcome. The Cooperstown Food Pantry appreciates and depends on the generosity and trust of our donors and volunteers. Every dollar donated to the Food Pantry goes to serve those families in need. Although the loss incurred was not
insubstantial, we remain in strong financial shape and this does not affect our mission or our ability to carry on normal operations. We continue to focus our efforts on providing the best possible healthy and nutritious food to our neighbors in northern Otsego County. We are open MondayFriday 10-4, and Saturdays from 10-noon. STACEY SMITH Director Cooperstown Food Pantry
Don’t ‘Abolish’ Otsego Now, But Consider Broader Council To the Editor: I am privileged to be a columnist for this newspaper. Readers ought to be aware, however, that editors, not authors, choose the titles for opeds, letters, and columns. My last column was misleadingly titled “Abolish Otsego Now.” That suggests shutting down Otsego Now, and everything it does. I advocated instead that its functions be included in a much broader Economic Development
Abandon Flawed Zoning
To the Editor: It seems that a Zoning Commission made up of only three people have proposed a new zoning ordinance that would impact economic development in the Town of Richfield for decades to come. What is unclear is whether or not this plan benefits the whole town or is just a cat’s paw for a small group of residents who oppose a specific clean energy renewable wind project on the west end of town. Residents should realize that wind power, which has been successfully deployed elsewhere in New York State, the country and the world, will be a vital energy resource in the future. But most important to an agricultural region like Richfield, is the compatibility of wind turbines and farming. Farmers can lease land to host a wind turbine, and still continue to operate their farm. Many farmers, including those in the dairy industry, are barely holding on. Allowing compatible wind turbines or
Isn’t A Great History Great Foundation For Future?
Was America great when it sent its young men and women to Europe to help conquer the Nazis? To free the French, Dutch, Belgians? To rescue the British from Hitler’s threats? We did not have to do this. That we did was in many ways great. I believe. Was America great to create the G.I. Bill? To reward its soldiers and their families? Was it great to help rescue post-war Europeans from despair with the Marshall Plan?
Was it a great epoch in our history to leave soldiers in Europe after WWII? To forcefully change the dynamics of that continent that had waged war for a few hundred years? To protect Europeans from invasion by the ravenous USSR? Was America great to lead the way in forming the UN? And NATO? Was it great to try to keep Cuba from poisoning the Caribbean and Latin America with
Council. The Editor also paired his title of my column with his own editorial calling to “abolish” Otsego 2000, suggesting some kind of equivalence which does not exist. Material submitted to the paper ought to be allowed to speak for itself, and not be manipulated for sensational effect, especially in the very same issue in which it is published. ADRIAN KUZMINSKI Fly Creek
more communism? Many feel it was. Count me among them. Was America great to occupy Japan after the war? Was it great to write Japan’s constitution? Was it great to persuade, muscle and maneuver the Japanese down peaceful and productive paths? Was America ever great? Is the proverbial glass half-empty or half-full? What lenses are best to peer through, to view this country’s history? Which end of
solar panels can provide the type of long-lasting revenue that has allowed farming to thrive elsewhere. Before approving a new zoning ordinance that stymies this type of clean energy development, Richfield residents should consider not just whether they want to see turbines or solar panels, but how they feel about abandoned farms or their neighbors struggling to make a decent living. That is the real choice in many areas. Not to mention polls indicating that a majority of residents in the town of Richfield support renewable energy development. It might be a good time to hit the pause button, abandon this flawed proposed zoning plan, and have a more representative group come up with zoning that is best for all residents of Richfield. ANNE REYNOLDS Executive Director Alliance for Clean Energy New York
the telescope should we press our eye to? To evaluate America? Dale Carnegie wrote “Two men looked out from prison bars. One saw the mud, the other saw stars.” They are both out there. We can be aware of both but favor the stars. Or we can focus most of our attention on the mud. It is your choice. Me? I’ve always loved stars. Tom Morgan, retired Oneonta investment counselor who writes this nationally syndicated column, lives in Franklin.
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Report: Suspect Used Same Modus Operandi In Philly Suburb
SUSPECT/From A1 and Sharon Oberriter, president, the only people with access to the account. But Muehl said that BourbonParme had a history of defrauding people, including a case in Lower Makefield, Pa., north of Philadelphia, where he was arrested in 1999 – as Anthony Gerard Cazzari, a.k.a. Antoine G.B. de Bourbon-Parme – and charged with stealing $300,000 from 12 victims across four states by posing as an interior designer. According to a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer in June 1999, Bourbon-Parme told investors that he was of royal birth, had been educated at European schools and had connections with the New York art world. “He was a smooth talker who spoke several languages,” Sgt. Henry
O’Brien, Lower Makefield Township Police, was quoted as saying. Police said a Lower Makefield couple arranged for Bourbon-Parme to decorate two homes with furniture, wallpaper and draperies. “All he delivered was junk” said O’Brien. In Lower Makefield, he was charged with theft by deception, and faced similar charges in North Carolina, Maryland, New York and Washington D.C. At some point, Muehl said, he legally changed his name from Anthony Cazzari to Antoine Bourbon-Parme. He has been a volunteer with the Food Pantry since 2015, and served as codirector for a time. In late February, the directors of the Cooperstown Food Pantry approached Muehl with concerns
Without Gas, Zakrevsky Feared Bassett Might Move Elsewhere BASSETT/From A1 “Town Hall” meetings he’s convening around the county. Asked afterward who told him, he said the leadership of Otsego 2000, board President Nicole Dillingham and Executive Director Ellen Pope. “They advised me there would be strong opposition,” said Zakrevsky. “At the time, I took their advice.” Dillingham disagreed, “We had a cordial meeting to discuss our work, and his work. We never told him what he could do. That’s absurd.” Otsego Now is the county’s Industrial Development Agency; Otsego 2000 is the Cooperstown-based environmental group. There are two options to serving Cooperstown with natural gas, Zakrevsky said in an interview the morning after the “Town Hall” – running a line from Oneonta’s NYSEG system; or the preferred option, running a line down Route 28 from Richfield Springs’ Tennessee line, which has a greater gas supply. Such a plan would run into opposition both in Fly Creek and Cooperstown, he said he was told. The issue of energy arose Monday in the Village Hall Ballroom during a discussion of Bassett Hospital’s future in Cooperstown. Zakrevsky and attendees agreed the healthcare network is having trouble recruiting doctors and medical personnel, who then can’t find housing when they get here. “Don’t assume institutions are going to stay here forever,” the economic-developer told the gathering. Knowing Bassett only has access to more expensive fuel oil, when he was approached several months later by the hospital seeking to refinance its debt, Zakrevsky’s organization was happy to comply. Last fall, the county IDA refinanced $72 million in existing and new debt at relatively low rates, he said: Bassett at 3 percent and its related Templeton Foundation at 1.3 percent. Noting that Bassett has already moved some of its back-office operations to Utica, Zakrevsky said the hospital’s management has “a real dedication to staying in the area. But it’s a real challenge for them.” The relative cost of oil is
50 percent higher than natural gas, according to Michael German, Leatherstocking Gas Co. president who attended the Otsego Chamber’s Energy Summit in January. He said 20 million BTUs of heating oil sells for about $18, compared to $12 for the same heat from natural gas. In an interview, Dillingham said Otsego 2000 “would never presume to tell Bassett what they can or cannot apply for and do.” There was discussion about the cost of a decompressor station, since proposed by Otsego Now for the former Pony Farm Commerce Park off I-88 in the Town of Oneonta, she said, adding, “It’s clear that our region does not want these huge bomb trucks in the community. I don’t think that’s a solution.” She said at another point, “The gas is already here; it is already being used,” she said. “What we are hoping for is a time when we will work together, when we will switch over as much of our needs as possible to renewables for the good of the community. We need to work together on this.”
that checks had been cashed with fake signatures. “They came to us with discrepancies in their money,” said Muehl. “I had Sean Ralph” – an investigator with the state Department of Financial Services – “look into these discrepancies, and saw checks that didn’t appear to be authentic.” In reviewing the financial records, Ralph allegedly found Murray’s signature was on checks written Oct. 20, 2017, for $1,959.99, and March 27, 2018 for $1,572. Smith’s signature was allegedly forged on checks dated Dec. 31 2018, Bourbon-Parme’s birthday, the first for $825 and the second for $1,925, and Oberriter’s signature appeared on two checks, one dated Nov. 6, 2018 for $1,536 and the other dated Jan. 22, 2019 for $1,852.38.
EGG/From A1 If Geo Egg determines it is feasible and the city decides to do it, Oneonta will become the first city in the world to install a retrofitted geothermal heating system. “This will be a landmark system,” Egg said. “There is no retrofitted geothermal system on a city level anywhere.” Egg met Tuesday, Feb. 9, with City Manager George Korthauer, City Engineer Greg Mattice, and Gary Smith, Fox Hospital’s vice president/operations, to finalizing the contract. And Fox Hospital is also “exploring being an end-user of the geothermal system if we install it,” Mayor Gary Herzig said on Tuesday. “They sound like they want to move forward without a doubt,” Egg said in a phone interview. “I expect to sign the contract within days.” Common Council unanimously approved a motion to contract with Geo Egg for the geothermal feasibility study in its April 2 meeting. Herzig also announced the city’s plan to hire Geo Egg at the Otsego County Board’s April 3 meeting. “I think it’s important for the largest city in Otsego County to be a leader in all
“If you compare that to natural gas,” Egg said, “natural gas is 95 to 98 percent efficient while geothermal is 400 to 500 percent efficient, in terms of energy use and outcome.” And of course, geothermal energy is renewable and will not pollute the environment, unlike fossil fuels. “It’s how we have to move
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“The signatures did not appear to be authentic,” said Muehl. Two checks, one for $2,303 from June 19, 2018, and another for $4,997.90, on Dec. 18, 2018, were not signed, allegedly deposited into Bourbon-Parme’s accounts using a mobile deposit app. All three women confirmed they had not written those checks. Bourbon-Parme was brought in for questioning and, according to Muehl, confessed to Ralph that he took the money. He was arraigned in Otsego Town Court and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility. He is currently out on bail. The investigation remains open, but Muehl said that no one else has come forward with accusations of theft. At the Cooperstown Food Pantry, Smith issued a statement on behalf of the pantry, assuring that their
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MLS#118088 $99,000 Owner Financing Possible! 3 prime, adjacent land parcels less than 10 minutes to Cooperstown! Over 24 gorgeous and secluded acres. Call David K. Mattice @ 607-434-1647 (cell)
MLS#120506 $149,900 A Hunter’s Dream Double-wide home in Laurens on 45+ acres, w/3 BRs, 2 baths. Close to Oneonta. Large garage, stream, natural hunting throughout. Spacious 4 BR, 2 bath house is closetrails to I-88. Large Call Emilyworkshop/garage, “Anastacia” King @small 607-373-2500 backyard, shed. Make(cell) your appointment today. Priced to go this week! Virtual Tour: www.RealEstateShows.com/708598
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MLS#118491 $269,900 On the Water! 62' Canadarago Lake frontage. Year-round cottage has 2 BRs, 1 bath, full walk-up attic for third BR. 2-car garage, full dry basement. Call George (Rod) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#116647 $39,000 Owner Financing Possible Prime parcel w/views. 23+ acres to build and hunt, or just for privacy. South of the village of Gilbertsville, north of Sidney. Call David K. Mattice @ 607-434-1647 (cell)
MLS#120524 $305,000 Outrageous Price Reductions! Newly zoned as mixed use! Bundle of 3 properties. Open to owner financing. Storefront, 2 multi-family houses. Call Erin Mousa @ 607-435-1285 (cell)
MLS#118481 $524,900 Custom home w/5 BRs, 5,200 sq ft, 27 acres, stream, breathtaking views, huge deck, radiant heat, finished basement, cathedral ceilings, master suite. Call Melissa Klein @ 518-705-9849 (cell)
MLS#118014 $649,900 Cooperstown Estate 55+ acres. Formal DR, open LR, kitchen and family room. Otsego Lake view and rights. 5 BRs, 4 baths, 4 stalls in 2 garages, apartment. Call George (Rod) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#118698 $370,000 Tastefully Secluded Country view home has 3 BRs, 3½ baths on 14 private acres in Otego. Koi ponds, 2 fireplaces, 3,300 sq ft. Garage, renovated basement. Call Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)
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MLS#116468 $325,000 MLS#114624 $59,900 Location, Location, Perfect for story, hunting! 1982 double-wide w/3Location BRs, 2 baths and 1½ 2-car Adjoining State land. Charming large farmhouse on garage. New heating system, updated electrical, new 149 acres Cooperstown. Lowceiling taxes,instream, lots of walls andinceiling in 1 BR. New master bath. road and views. Call frontage Sharon P. Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell) Call Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)
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MLS#120019 $589,000 Renovated Catskill Mountain Money Maker 19,000 sq ft of prime commercial real estate on 2.6 acres in Stamford on Route 10. Leased as a fullservice restaurant, bar, and 10-lane bowling center. Call Gabrielle Vasta @ 607-267-1792 (cell)
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MLS#120046 $325,000 Newer Built Home 8 acres in Morris w/pond, stream, waterfall, views, trails. Next to County land! Open floorplan, 2-car garage. Master BR suite. Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
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MLS#120431 $799,000 Contemporary Ranch 3 BRs, 3½ baths, 5,005 sq ft living space on 112 acres. 1 mile of waterfront on the Otego Creek. 1-level open floorplan w/Jotul® wood stove. Master BR suite, enclosed all-season room w/heat and AC. Radiant heat. Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
MLS#120533 $145,000 Located in Historic Gilbertsville 1-level home w/3 BRs, 2 baths, on almost 2 acres. 2 garages w/4 spaces, game room. Centennial Park is across the street. Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
MLS#120210 $219,900 Fly Creek Victorian 3 BRs, 2 baths, 2-car/2-story garage/barn on large village lot. 1,869 sq ft, walk-out basement w/workshop, storage. Metal roof. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#118979 $189,000 Spacious 2007 home w/beautiful views on 20 acres in Edmeston. 3,000 sq ft. of living space. Home needs finishing touches. Call Melissa Klein @ 518-705-9849 (cell)
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Meticulously Restored! This 4-BR Queen Anne Victorian was most recently a thriving Bed & Breakfast. It is a very special turn-key opportunity in the beautiful Catskill mountains. All systems updated and decorated to restore the property to turn-of-the-century elegance and style. This historic home is perfect for entertaining and firefly summer nights on the wrap-around porch. A new 2-story, oversized garage completes the picture. Whether you choose to make this your home sweet home or a popular B&B again, this versatile property gives you and your guests access to everything the Catskills have to offer. MLS#120178 $339,000
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Beautiful village victorian Home This historical Victorian gem offers a wealth of original details. Built in 1872, the home is in excellent condition. Charming entry porch greets you. Beautiful period details include 10' gilded mirror, antique light fixtures, 180-degree curved staircase. A perfect mix of classic and new. Many period architectural details have been preserved all while enjoying modern updates. Backyardw/ patio, garden, small pond. 2 porches, balcony. Central village location allows easy walking to all locations. If you enjoy historic homes this is the property for you. Come inside and enjoy the story this home has to tell and add your story to it. Exclusively offered at $429,000
propErty dEtailS —0.15 Acres intErior FEaturES —2,390 sq ft —3 BRs, 2 full updated baths including first-floor bath —All rooms redecorated —Updated eat-in kitchen w/all major appliances —Hardwood and carpet —Entry foyer —DR, parlor, family room —Kitchen w/breakfast room —Oil heat w/steam radiators
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Losing Son Too Early, Father Invests Pension In Fostering Memories
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ad Ram Singh is trying to follow son Ravi’s philosophy. “His philosophy was to share a loaf of bread with many rather than just give it to one,” said the father. “So I try to do the best I can.” Following his 25-year-old son’s sudden death in September 2016, Singh struggled to find an outlet for his grief. “I was sick to my stomach,” he said. “No one should ever have to go through that.” But Ravi’s philosophy Ravi stands by one of the stuck in his cars – a Corvette – that he mind, and enjoyed working on. he figured out how to honor his son’s short life and keep his memory alive in the community he was raised in. “I decided to do a charity,” he said. “He was very outgoing. I was shocked at how many people liked him.” His first thought was that he would donate Ravi’s house on East Main Street to one of the local non-profits. “I offered it to Catholic Charities and (Catskill Area) Hospice – they could have it as long as they kept his name on it,” he said. “But they both said it wasn’t suitable for their needs.” He decided that he would start a charity to give money to local organizations. “This is what his Please See SON, B3
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Chris Hendrickson, a boyhood and lifelong pal of Unadilla House chef Ralph Vanderlip, prepared his friend’s locally celebrated baked haddock for a First Presbyterian Church Lenten dinner last Friday, April 5.
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he annual Earth Fest returns with two days of tips, workshops, films and more to help you better our planet. On Friday, April 12, enjoy a free screening of “Paris to Pittsburgh” at 22 Main St., Cooperstown. On Saturday, April 13, start the day with an 8 a.m. bird walk, and at 11 a.m., head into the Earth Fest for a clothing swap, art contest, food, vendors and more. Milford Central School, 42 West Main St., Milford. Info (607) 547-4488. • Find vintage postcards, sheet music, menus, maps, LIBBY and other paper goodCUDMORE ies at The annual GOHS Postcard, Book & Ephemera show. Free admission. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Social Hall, Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Info (607) 432-0960. • It’s a big bang at the SUNY Oneonta percussion festival with performances, presentations and interactive clinics. FREE for PAS members, students, children, and adults with children; $10 general admission. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, SUNY Oneonta, Fine Arts M201, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. Info (607) 436-3441 • Tea tastes even better from an heirloom cup! The annual Spring Tea service includes beautiful pastries and delicate sandwiches. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Info (607) 547-9515. • Poets Robert Bensen and Bertha Rogers will read from their new books and sign copies. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main Street, Oneonta. Info (607) 433-8898.
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Come talk to professionals in all areas of business and trade. Learn of career opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare and manufacturing and many more. Contact Karen Laing, Member Servies Administration, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 607-432-4500 ext 2 or email Karen@otsegocc.com.
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FILM – 6:30 p.m. “Purple Rain” (R) with the Herb Ritts photography exhibit. $5 members, $7 non-members. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org. MOVIE NIGHT – 7 p.m. Screening “Paris to Pittsburgh”. Part of the annual Earth Festival. 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. 607-547-4488. OPERA – 7 p.m. Operatic retelling of “Hansel and Gretel.” $20 adults, children free. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St. Cooperstown. Info, curtiss@ccalleo.com
Saturday April 13
BIRD WALK – 8 a.m. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society
THURSDAY-Friday, April 11 - 12, 2019
leads a bird walk. Milford Central School parking lot, 42 West Main St., Milford. 607-547-4488. PANCAKES – 8 a.m. - noon. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pastries, more to benefit food pantries in Jordanville & Cherry Valley. Presbyterian Church, Route 20 in East Springfield. Info, Diane Graf, phluter@oecblue. com. VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION – 10 a.m. – Noon. Volunteer appreciation event includes coffee, goodies. Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 State Highway 28, Cooperstown. Info, www. sqspca.org. POSTCARD SHOW – 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. GOHS Postcard, Book & Ephemera show features vintage postcards, maps, sheet music, posters,
more. Free admission. Social hall, Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. 607-432-0960. EARTH FEST – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Annual Earth Festival features clothing swap, art contest, free paper shredding, workshops, more. Milford Central School, 42 West Main St., Milford. Info, 607-5474488. DRUMMING – 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Percussion festival includes performances, presentations, interactive clinics. FREE for PAS members, students, children, and adults with children; $10 general admission. Fine Arts M201, SUNY Oneonta. 607436-3441 GALLERY TOUR – 11 a.m. A family-friendly tour of “Elephant & Piggie WE ARE ART.” The Fenimore Art Museum,
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Cooperstown. Info, www. fenimoreartmuseum.org. SPRING TEA – 1-3 p.m. Spring tea service in herloom cups with pastries and sandwiches. Cooperstown United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9515. CAT YOGA –2 p.m. Lisa Brown leads Cat Yoga to benefit the Susquehanna SPCA. Suggested donation, $10. First Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. 607-5479371. READING – 2 p.m. Poets Robert Bensen and Bertha Rogers will read from their new books and sign copies. The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main Street, Oneonta. 607-433-8898. DINNER – 4-6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving in April features a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. $10 adults, $4 kids, proceeds benefit local food banks. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 139 W. Main St., Sidney. 607-563-1806. POT LUCK– 7 p.m. Celebrate spring with a community pot luck. Bring a dish to pass. Fly Creek United Methodist Church, Fly Creek. Info, mariadeysenroth@yahoo.com. A CAPELLA – 7 p.m. 8 is Eneuf performs a variety of songs a capella. Free,
donations accepted. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607435-7008.
Sunday, April 14
Second sunday soup! – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Serving homemade soups and desserts every 2nd Sunday of month. Takeout available. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, Church Street, Schuyler Lake.
Monday, April 15
TAI CHI – 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis classes for ages 60 and older. Free, donations accepted, registration and commitment to a minimum of 11 classes required. Meadows Complex, 140 County Hwy 33W, Cooperstown. 607-547-4232. KNITTING – 1 - 2 p.m. Knit, crochet, or handcraft with friends. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main St., Richfield Springs. 315-8580230. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – 7 p.m. Meetings for those who desire to live free of nicotine. Front Meeting Room, St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta. 845-3327803.
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Tuesday, April 16
BOOKMOBILE – Check out the mobile library. 9:30-9:50 a.m. Town Hall, 3966 NY-23, West Oneonta. 10:10-10:50 a.m. Little Lambs Children Center, 383 Co Rd 11, Oneonta. 12:20-12:45 p.m. Methodist Church, 811 Co Rd 26, Fly Creek. 1:15-1:35 p.m. Methodist Church, 2343 NY-205, Mt Vision. 2:10-2:30 p.m. Firehouse, 116 County Rd 4, Wells Bridge. www.4cls.org or call 607-723-8236
Wednesday, April 17
WRITERS GROUP – 3:30 p.m. Discuss current writing projects, get inspired, have fun. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-6732314. THEATER – 8 p.m. Hartwick College presents David Javerbaum’s “an Act of God” as its senior thesis production. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. Info, tickets, 607-431-4227, theatre@hartwick.edu.
Thursday, April 18
BOOKMOBILE – Check out the mobile library. 10-10:30 a.m. Schenevus Valley Lodge, 4 Main Street, Schenevus. 10:45-11:30 a.m. Fire Station, 1812 County Highway 34, Westford. 12:30-1 p.m. a.m. First Christian Church, 1160 State Highway 165, South Valley. 1:15-2 p.m. a.m. Town Hall, 3717 County Highway 35, Middlefield. www.4cls.org or call 607-723-8236 TAI CHI – 10-11 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis classes for ages 60 and older. Free, donations accepted, registration and commitment to a minimum of 11 classes required. Meadows Complex, 140 County Hwy 33W, Cooperstown. 607-547-4232. CRAFT & CHAT – 3:30 p.m. Bring your current knitting or crochet project and chat with the group. Ages 10+. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314. THEATER – 8 p.m. Hartwick College presents David Javerbaum’s “an Act of God” as its senior thesis production. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. 607-4314227, theatre@hartwick.edu. MORE CALENDAR, Pg 6 Studio Cottage for Rent 700 sq ft, 2 miles north of Hartwick, 8 miles from Cooperstown, 18 miles from Oneonta. Washer/ dryer and fireplace w/woodstove included. Electric and heat not included. $650/month. Lease, deposit, references. 607-293-8114
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RECIPE/From B1 Vanderlip was born Dec., 13, 1947 Cannonsville, where his family ran the general store until 1962, when the creation of the Cannonsville Reservoir to provide drinking water for New York City forced them to relocate. “Someone made a documentary about Cannonsville and they interviewed him,” said Martha. “He used to tell people he was a movie star!” The two men went to school together, and Vanderlip, a friend of Hendrickson’s older brother, got a degree in hospitality from SUNY Delhi and worked for a time with www. OTSEGO.life Marriott in Washington D.C. Chris Hendrickson penned a copy of Unadilla House chef Ralph Vanderlip’s “He didn’t take any recipe for baked haddock, a celebrated dish in that village. cooking classes at SUNY family, sons Aaron and Brad said Martha, who served as some extra help in the Delhi,” said his wife, and daughter Katie. the hostess. kitchen, he would bring in Martha; the two married “He liked to cook everyAs Unadilla House chef, Hendrickson. “The Unadilla in 1972. “But he learned a thing,” said Martha. “I loved Vanderlip brought cosmoHouse was one busy place, lot when he was working his Scallops Mornay and politan cuisine to the county. thanks to Ralph,” his friend for Marriott, and both his his Chicken Francais. He “He would put frog’s legs said. mother and his grandmother worked really hard creating on the menu!” said Martha. The chef was also well were phenomenal cooks. his recipes.” “He had people who loved known for his prime rib They taught him early.” In the late ’80s, he joined them, so he’d call them up and house-made salad The couple moved to the Unadilla House, where when he was doing a special dressings. “We could have Rochester so that he could he quickly made a name for and they would make sold his poppyseed and his work at his brother Keith’s himself. “People would wait reservations.” blue-cheese dressings by the restaurant, but soon returned for two hours to eat there,” And when he needed gallon,” joked Martha. to Unadilla to raise their “Food was his passion,” said Hendrickson. “He cooked a lot at home too. When we first started doing the dinners, we’d get a big spiral-cut ham, and he’d take the bone home at the end of the night to make soup.” But his fish had a special place in people’s hearts. “There’s no secret,” said Hendrickson. “But a little lemon pepper and lemon zest goes a long way. When the Unadilla House closed in 2009, Vanderlip retired after 26 years, but he wasn’t done cooking. “He cooked for the church and for Rotary,” said Hendrickson. “People were always so happy to see Ralph in the kitchen, they said they couldn’t wait to have that fish again.” And having worked under him for six years, Hendrickson was able to recreate the recipe for hungry diners on Friday, April 5. In all, 155 turned out for the dinner, with some of the proceeds going to the Unadilla Emergency Squad in honor of Vanderlip. “We had a great friendship,” said Hendrickson. “And he was well-liked by everybody.”
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Portlandville Father Devoted To Keeping Son’s Memory Alive SON/From B1 feeling would have been for the community,” he said. Singh put $50,000 from his retirement from Pizza Hut, where he served as a district manager, into a CD at the Bank of Cooperstown. “I talked with the president, Scott White, and told him that I was starting a charity,” he said. “He gave me an extra half a percentage point.” While the CD matured, he used
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his own funds to begin the Ravi Singh Memorial Charity, writing checks to local organizations, including Family Planning, the Susquehanna SPCA, The Oneonta Community Health Center, the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, school groups, the Salvation Army, fire departments and others. He also bought $5 gift cards to local fast food restaurants. “I would give them to different charities and tell them to give them to
a child who was hungry so they could get a meal,” he said. In 2017, he donated $600 of his own money. “We didn’t have any interest, so I just wrote the checks,” he said. And when the CD matured in 2018, he had $999 in interest, and donated $1,193 to charities, in amounts ranging from $25 to $130. “I thought about the organizations he would like to have helped,” he said.
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Vote and Election of Members to the Board of Education for those qualified to vote in said District, will be held at the Unatego MS/ Senior High School in the Town of Otego, New York, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. for such business as is authorized by the Education Law.
Annual School District Budget, in the amount of $85,000, of which $30,000 shall be paid to the Unadilla Public Library and $55,000 shall be paid to the Harris Memorial Library for the support and maintenance of the libraries.
3:30 p.m. until the date of election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of qualifications of any person whose name appears on such list stating the reason for the challenge. Such list shall be posted in a conspicuous place during the election, and any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the absentee ballot or a person on such list, by making this challenge and the reasons for the challenge known to the inspectors of election before the close of the polls.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District fourteen days immediately preceding the vote except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Unatego Elementary School, Unadilla, New York and the Unatego MS/Senior High School, 2641 State Hwy 7, Otego, New York. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2019. The following vacancies are to be filled: a) A three-year term ending June 30, 2022 currently held by James McDermott Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, be signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters of the District and shall state the name and residence of each signer. Vacancies upon the Board shall not be considered separate specific offices. The individual receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the vacancy. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voting will be conducted on May 21, 2019, for the purpose of a School Library Proposition authorizing the Board of Education of the Unatego Central School District to levy and collect an annual tax, year after year, separate and apart from the
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any proposition that is required to be included for a vote shall be submitted in writing by means of a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters, stating the address of each signer, which petition shall be filed with the Board of Education not later than 30 days before the date of the election set forth in this notice, unless a greater number of days is required by statute. Any petition shall be rejected by the Board of Education not later than 30 days before the date of the election set forth in this notice, unless a greater number of days are required by statute. Any petition shall be rejected by the Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the powers of the voters, or where the expenditure of money is required for the proposition and such proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the District Clerk’s office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the District no later than seven days prior to the scheduled date of the vote (if done by mail) or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the absentee voter. Absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 21, 2019 to the district office. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours, which are between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
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Dated: March 2019 Joan M. French, Clerk of the Board of Education 4LegalMay.16 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of NY Limited Liability Company Name: COLONE GIRLS LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 19 March 2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served and SSNY shall mail process to Patricia Colone, 4 Stanley Road, Swampscott, MA 01907. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities under NYS laws. 6LegalMay.2 Legal nOtice SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS OTSEGO INDEX NO.: EF2018-843 Plaintiff designates OTSEGO COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 191.00, Block 1, Lot 67.01, Mount Vision, NY, County of Otsego CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLE-
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LY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASSTHROUGH TRUST VI, PLAINTIFF, -againstBETH A. NEER, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF RITA M. ROOD A/K/A RITA MARIE ROOD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirsat law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees , committees, lienors, and assignees of RITA M. ROOD A/K/A RITA MARIE ROOD, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under their and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirsat law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney
In addition to his father, Ravi was survived by his brothers, Raj and Gulab, and his mother, Madhu. On the properties Ravi managed – one in Oneonta, the other in Portlandville – he has hung signs that read “Loving Ravi Singh Home.” “I put his name on his buildings in his memory,” he said. Son Gulab helped him build a website, www.ravisinghcharity.
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within 20 days after th e service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
known as Section 191.00, Block 1, Lot 67.01, Mount Vision, NY, County of Otsego as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 644 GARDNER TOWN RD, MOUNT VISION, NY 13810. 62287 4LegalApr.18
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, March 18, 2019. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Michael V. Coccoma, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated February 15, 2019 and filed with the Otsego County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises
Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Nationwide Fundraising, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec’y. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 2/19/2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Nicholas Mangano PO Box 183 4285 State Hwy 28 Milford, NY 13807-1143 Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.25 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization of Keto Mena, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on March 6, 2019, effective on the date of filing. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 137 Valley View Estates Road, Maryland, New York 12116, which shall be the principal business location. The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalApr.25 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
com, and though he accepts donations to the charity, he has not solicited any. And in the back room of Singh’s home, he has saved many of Ravi’s things. “I have all his belongings,” he said. “His boots, his clothes, his popcorn maker. I come in here and talk to him.” A picture of his son is hung above his bed. “He’s the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night,” the said.
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Name: All The Perks LLC Article of Organization file date with Secretary of State on 2/26/2019 Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY Shall mail copy of process to: 699 Fish and Game Rd., Burlington Flats, NY 13315 Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.18 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: Sagasti Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 5 March 2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 39 Prospect Street, Oneonta, New York, 13820. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.18 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company (LLC) Name: DRI 6, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 5 March 2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 10 Market Street Suite 11, Oneonta, New York, 13820. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.18 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of North Landing
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Property Group LLC Filed 1/3/19 Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 149 County Highway 44, Oneonta, NY 13820 Purpose: all lawful 6LegalApr.11 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of CNY INDOOR GROW SUPPLY & MORE LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/1/2018. 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 to: The LLC, 41-45 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful act. 6LegalApr.11 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of LVM DAIRY LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/16/2018. Office loc: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 1148 State Highway 80, Edmeston, NY 13335. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 6LegalApr.11 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of JANKY PAINTING & TOILET COMPANY, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec’y. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 10/22/2018. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to : 505 Cornish Hill Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalApr.11
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IN MEMORIAM Howard ‘Howdy’ Cornish, 92; WWII Veteran, Last Of Original Milford Macs MILFORD – Howard “Howdy” I. Cornish, 92, a World War II veteran and last of the original Milford Macs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 2, 2019, at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta. Born Nov. 2, 1926, at the Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown, Howard was the son of Horace P. and Leta (Persons) Cornish. He graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1945. Immediately after graduation, Howard enlisted in the Army and, following basic training, was assigned to the 778th Tank Battalion. Howard was dedicated to his country and proud of his service and that of his fellow comrades in arms. Howdy was honorably discharged in 1947 and awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal, and
returned to Milford. He married Mary Ryder on Oct. 20, 1951, and they shared 49 years together before her death on Oct. 6, 2000. Howdy was never one to sit idly. As a young man he worked at the pineapple cheese plant. Later, he worked at the Armstrong Lumber Mill on Division Street in Milford. He then began his career as a delivery truck driver and over many years worked for Milford area employers such as S.S. Harrison & Son and the Oneonta Grocery Co. He delivered food, feed, coal and groceries to literally thousands of customers over a four-county area. An accomplished athlete himself, Howdy loved sports of all kinds. He helped build the Milford bowling lanes and thereafter
bowled in the Wednesday night Community League from its opening in 1956 until 2010. Howard Cornish He was an avid New York Yankees fan. In his earlier years he listened to the games on the radio, faithfully completing a score card so he could follow and appreciate the game. It is fair to say that the Yankees are now playing without the earthly support of one of their biggest fans. At his death Howdy was the last of the original Milford Macs, having played for the team for many years. His passing leaves only Charlie Jorgensen, the bat boy from
that storied team, surviving. Howdy was an active member of the Milford Fire Department and was made a life member after 53 continuous years of service. He was also a proud member of the Milford American Legion and VFW Post 1566 In his spare time, he loved to polka, square dance and play poker and pitch. He will be missed by many! Howard is survived by his children, Carol (Larry) Kessler, Janice Eichler, Kathy Yager (Ken Dautrich) and Brian Cornish (Maria Carr). Howard is also survived by seven grandchildren, Timothy Kessler, Becky Ashe, Nathan Kessler, Gary, Graig and Garth Eichler and Holly Doty and their families. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
Ann Eckler, 66, Milford; Worked At Oasis Restaurant
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MILFORD – Ann M. Eckler, 66, a waitress at her family’s Oasis Restaurant in Oneonta and later a correctional officer, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. She was born Nov. 8, 1952, in Oneonta, the daughter of Joseph Gerald and Betty Elizabeth (Banner) Monser. Ann graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1970. She married Donald L. Eckler on Nov. 15, 1970 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oneonta. Ann was a waitress at her family’s restaurant, the Oasis (site of the current-day Iron Chef Grill on Chestnut Street) and also for many years at the Homestead in Colliersville. She retired from the county Sheriff’s Department, where she was a corrections officer. Ann was a member of the Milford Emergency Squad and the Oneonta Softball League. She was an avid horseback rider. Ann lived her life to fullest, and will be dearly missed by her horseback riding family and her Homestead family.
She is survived by her husband, Don Eckler; her daughters, Casey Eckler (Andy Jones) and Ann Carey EcklerEckler Sutphin; granddaughter, Alexis Sutphin “Her Little Lulu” and her father, Billy Sutphin; the son she never had, Mike Kiser (Tiffany Crandall); her sister, Deborah Whitehead (Mike Fitch); a special uncle, George and Sue Monser; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and her little dog, Raisin and all her beloved four-legged animals. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Peggy Monser and numerous aunts and uncles. Friends are invited to join Ann’s family in celebrating her life at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 14, at the Milford Fire Department, 64 So. Main St., Milford. Comfortable and casual attire is appropriate. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home.
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two sisters, Jeri (Robert) Houlihan and JoAnn Vass. Howdy leaves two sistersin-law, Betty Cornish and Phyllis Mead; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Howdy was predeceased by his wife, Mary; sisters, Jean, Esther, Verna and Joyce; brother, Bernard; son-in-law, David Yager; and brother-in-law, Gerald Mead.
A funeral was held Saturday April 6 at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home with Stephen Fournier, pastor of the Milford Center Community Bible Church, officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the Milford Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Cooperstown.
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Parking EnforcEmEnt officEr – sEasonal The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for a seasonal Parking Enforcement Officer. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Village of Cooperstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information regarding the position and to obtain an application, please contact the Village Administrator’s Office at 607-547-2411 or send your resumé and cover letter to: teri l. Barown, rmc, Village administrator, Village of cooperstown, Po Box 346, cooperstown, nY 13326.
Laborers (DoubLeDay FieLD anD DPW) – seasonaL The Village of Cooperstown has two seasonal openings for the position of Laborer at Doubleday Field and in the DPW department. Individuals hired for Doubleday will assist the Doubleday Field Parks Supervisor in the maintenance of the baseball field and assist with games conducted at the field. For further information including applications please contact the Village Administrator at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Teri L. barown, rMC, Village administrator, Village of Cooperstown, Po box 346, Cooperstown, ny 13326.
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Kathryn Elizabeth Pixley A memorial service for Kathryn Pixley (76), who passed away on January 9, 2019, is being held Saturday April 20, 1 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, One Center Street in Oneonta (across from Hartwick College). Music and poetry, both central to Kathryn’s life, will be featured in the service. A reception in the church’s Fellowship Hall will follow the service. Kathryn’s family looks forward to meeting and sharing stories with her friends and former students.
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TRAINING – 9 a.m. – noon. Don Shelton teaches a threepart course on “Leadership for Supervisors.” Free, all attendees must be actively enrolled with the CDO Workforce. Also April 5 and April 11. CDO Workforce, 189 Main St., Suite 500, Oneonta. Info, registration, Maggie Gilbert, 607-832-5781. SPEAKER – 1 - 3 p.m. Michael Barss, therapy consultant for Boston Scientific will be making a presentation on Deep Brain Stimulation and Boston Scientific’s latest device. Plains at Parish Homestead, 163 Heritage Cir, Oneonta. 607-433-2727. ORIENTATION – 6 p.m. Volunteer orientation for the
Susquehanna SPCA. Get a guided tour and learn what positions are available. Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 St. Hwy. 28, Cooperstown. 607547-9371. THEATER – 8 p.m. Hartwick College presents David Javerbaum’s “an Act of God” as its senior thesis production. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College. 607-4314227, theatre@hartwick.edu.
Saturday, April 20
ORIENTATION – 10 a.m. Online kitten foster orientation. Learn about kitten fostering. Details, registration, www.sqspca.org/foster EGG HUNT – 10 a.m. Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn of Hyde Hall. Prizes, raffles, visits with the Easter Bunny. Free. Hyde Hall, 267
Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. 607-547-5098. EASTER BUNNY – Noon - 1 a.m. Photos with the Easter Bunny, bingo, snacks and treats. Tunnicliff Inn, 34 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, Rich McCaffery, (607) 5475256 or richcooperstown@ gmail.com. OH-FEST – 1-5 p.m. Street fair includes inflatables, arts and crafts, music, food trucks and more. Main Street, Oneonta. CONCERT – 6 p.m. Sean Kingston headlines the annual OH-Fest concert. Free. Neahwa Park, Oneonta. THEATER – 8 p.m. Hartwick College presents David Javerbaum’s “an Act of God”. See Friday listing.
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Monday, April 22
TAI CHI – 10 - 11 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis classes for ages 60 and older. Free, donations accepted, registration and commitment to a minimum of 11 classes required. Meadows Complex, 140 County Hwy 33W, Cooperstown. 607-547-4232. KNITTING– 1 - 2 p.m. Knit, crochet, or handcraft with friends. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-0230.
Thursday, April 18
CRAFT & CHAT – 3:30 p.m. Bring your current knitting or crochet project and chat with the group. Ages 10+. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314.
All OTSEGO. opportunities Personal Assistant: Personal Assistant needed for adult male, approx. 20 hours per week. Tasks include but not limited to: Watering of plants; Seasonal property clean up; Miscellaneous errands (pick up and drop off); Miscellaneous home tasks; Minimal administrative duties. Position is located in Delhi, NY. Must be 21 years of age, have own transportation with clean DMV, OK with dogs and great communication skills. Resumes can be sent to: HR – Personal Assistant, P.O. Box 427, Delhi, NY 13753 or call (607) 746-1049 for more information.
The Cooperstown Country Club is a tennis and beach club located on Lake Otsego in Cooperstown. We are a private club with more than 250 members and families who enjoy the summer at our clubhouse, beach, waterfront programs, tennis, restaurant, bar, and snack bar. We look forward to matching your skills to one of a variety of positions currently available for the summer: • Lifeguards • Snack Bar Managers • Sailing Instructors • Snack Bar Cooks • Restaurant Hostess • Bartenders • Restaurant Servers • Camp Counselor *Shifts and wages vary per position For further information or to apply please email info@cooperstowncc.com or call 607-547-9211.
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