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he city and town of Oneonta may be about to embark on a longawaited major collaboration.

As of presstime, it looked like the sister municipalities would be working together to create a water district in Southside Oneonta, the town’s commercial strip along Route 23.

The state Health Department has expressed reluctance to approve any more private wells there, holding up restaurant development anticipated on two parcels around Lowe’s Home Im-

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ICON RECALLED: Memories of Carl Delberta, founder of the Oneonta Boys’ & Girls Club, is planned at the Swart-Wilcox House’s Summer Sunday Series 1-3 p.m. Aug. 11.

THEY’RE TOPS: J.D. Power, the global marketing services company, has ranked New York Central Mutual, Edmeston, “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Auto Insurers in New York” in its just-released 2013 U.S. Auto Insurance Study.

VETS BRIEFING: U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson planned to be in Oneonta Wednesday, Aug. 7, giving an update on veterans issues before Congress at the Oneonta Vets’ Club.

Wood, Miller In Sync About Bringing Water To Southside District

By JIM KEVLIN

Josh Wood, of Muscles In Motion, Oneonta, muscles his way to a first-place win 186200 pound division, at the Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition Saturday, Aug. 3, at Cooperstown’s Clark Sports Center. Teammate Dustin Talbert was first in the 201-225 pound class.

arry Bradshaw Matthews, Hartwick College associate dean and director of its U.S. Pluralism Center, will speak Saturday, Aug. 10, in Cornish, N.H., at a celebration of Augustus St. Gaudens’ 54th Regiment & Robert Shaw Memorial.

The exploits of the 54th, the first black regiment in the Civil War, were memorialized in “Glory,” the 1990 hit film.

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Lately, it’s been circulating that Target is also interested in putting up an outlet along the route where a Dick’s Sporting Goods, Petco and TJ Maxx have opened on the Southside Mall property in recent months.

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Oneonta, Hub Of Air, Rail, Interstate Travel City Hall’s Cornell Intern Connects The Dots Angela Eardley photo for HOMETOWN ONEONTA

Mike Tandle (81), Noble Champen (18) and Jason Carnell (85) prepare to break into cheers as ref Russ Tiley signals a touchdown for the Stallions in the most successful of their five-year history.

Oneonta Team One Win From First Playoff Berth

its first season in 2009, was 0-10. “And that’s the second time this year!” said Terry. he Oneonta Stallions are living a This year, the semi-pro football team sports story usually seen only in had a seven-game winning streak and is movies.

7-2, giving players “We won a game no their first trip to the football team should playoffs, though they ever win,” said owner lost 29-6 in what Thomas Terry after. owner Angela Eard“We were playing the ley called “a brutal Utica Guard Dogs Satgame” against the urday, July 27, threw Glove City Colonials an 80-yard pass to a in Johnstown Satursafety with no time left day, Aug. 3. on the clock.”

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eath Green – “a paint color,” he jokes – shatters the image of “summer intern,” his role at City Hall.

One, he’s 36 – or was to be as of Friday, Aug. 9. Two, his return to grad school – he’s seeking an urban-design degree at Cornell – grew out of a successful career and was inspired by his last contract: creating the landscaping for a 500-acre, 24-highrise “new city” in Dalian, a 6-million-populaJim Kevlin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA tion port in northeast China. Intern Heath Green and River Corp.’s Wayne Three, he’s formulated a Please See INTERN, A6 Treffeisen review plans.

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$6,000 AWARD: Alissa N. Garufi, a graduate of Oneonta High School, has received a $6,000 Dean’s Award to attend SUNY Oneonta. She begins classes Aug. 26.

100 WOMEN: The Otsego County chapter of 100 Women raised $3,100 for the St. James Feeding Ministry at their July 17 event.

FLEMING ON LIST: SUNY Oneonta lecturer and The Mars Volta co-founder was named #72 on SPIN Magazine’s “100 Greatest Dummers of Alternative Music” list.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013

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Deb and Sid Parisian follow 160 bikers from Oneonta to Cooperstown in the 16th Annual Law Enforcement Benefit Ride on Saturday, Aug. 3, riding a bike bearing the names of state troopers who have died in the line of duty.

As part of the barbecue following the ride, the winner of the 2013 HarleyDavidson was announced as Gary Enck, owner of Gary Enck’s Car Store. A long time friend of Ricky’s, Gary has decided to sell the Harley and donate the proceeds to the Ricky J. Parisian Scholarship Foundation.

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It’s a good thing.”

If the Stallions win at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, against the Finger Lakes Impact at Waterloo, the

Oneonta team will be guaranteed a spot in the playoffs.

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Terry put a five-year plan in place that includes building the team, getting younger, more diverse athletes to play and “injecting high-level coaching.”

“That’s exactly what we’ve done,” said Terry.

“And we’re a year ahead of schedule.”

Coach Bobby McKnight comes out from Binghamton for practice. “He was a player and coach last year, and I wanted to make him head coach,” said Terry.

“He’s done a wonderful job with his team this season.”

They’ve continued building their fan base as well, with community outreach, including scooping ice cream at OWL’s ice cream social, serving free meals at the Lord’s Table and Saturday’s Bread, and running camps at the Family Y and the Boys’ & Girls’ Club. “I want a championship football team, a sustainable organization that gives back to the community,” said Terry.

“We include the community in everything we do.”

“We run the best game day in the league,” said Eardley. “We’re the only team with cheerleaders.

We do giveaways, stuff for the kids. Our fans bleed green.”

But win or lose, the Stallions are proud of their season. “We’re a family,” said Eardley. “There’s a camaraderie that’s always special – but even more so this year.”

“They play because they love the game,” said Terry.

“It’s good clean sportsmanship in the spirit of winning – that’s the best lesson you can get in life.”

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JULIE DOSTAL GUEST EDITORIAL

A Tale Of Two Communities: Which One Would You Choose?

Editor’s Note: Julie Dostal, executive director of LEAF (Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/ Addictions Foundation), provided these reflections on recent contrasting events in Oneonta and Cooperstown.

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t was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Two cities, two large venue events, and two very different outcomes.

This column is not written to cast aspersions, but to be illustrative of how policy decisions (written and unwritten) related to the use of alcohol and illicit drugs can make a significant impact on the community, its residents and its merchants. As communities we have choices, and choices have consequences.

The Oneonta City Council made a decision to support two community organizations in creating a full day-into-evening event on the Fourth of July, complete with a 5K obstacle challenge, a music festival with multiple bands, invited vendors, and fireworks. The City Council committed city resources, including fire,

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It was a study in contrasts between the good, clean fun at Oneonta’s Tuff eNuff family race the Fourth of July In Oneonta, left, and the morning after the Furthur concert in Cooperstown, right, a week later.

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They also made a decision to support the organizations in their mission to provide alcohol-free, family friendly events knowing that they would draw large crowds to Oneonta; crowds that were very happy to bring their wallets with them.

The result of this event was a downtown area full of nearly 15,000 happy, festive people who were still happy and festive after the show, and who went home or back to their hotel rooms without

incident. The park and the downtown area were left as clean as they found it when they arrived. There were no alcohol- or drug-related injuries. The only reported arrests were two open-container violations where the individuals were actually stopped by the police before they entered the park. And not surprisingly, the organizers reported no inquiries or complaints about the absence of alcohol.

Within the same month, the Village of Cooperstown

Board of Trustees made a decision to host Furthur, a band created by former members of the Grateful Dead. Grateful Dead devotees come with their own culture, sense of community and shared love for music.

They also come with a significant minority of people who use the concerts as an opportunity to use excessive amounts of alcohol and illicit drugs.

“It was a great concert,” is the phrase heard by the majority of nearly 10,000

who were in attendance.

The quality of music and the show was superlative.

However, the overall results for Cooperstown were mixed, at best. The police contingent, consisting of seven officers, was left to do crowd control and some minor enforcement. There were 10 arrests and 10 admissions to the hospital’s emergency department (some related to alcohol or illicit drug overdose).

Shakedown Street vendors sold clothing, food, jewelry

and other wares without a permit. The morning after the event, concert-goers and vendors were sleeping on the streets of Cooperstown; some hung-over, some simply not paying for a night’s stay at a local hotel.

The area was littered with garbage. Used syringes were reportedly found on Doubleday Field.

Two cities, two decisions, two outcomes. Large crowds can and do come together in a peaceful, festive manor without incident.

An alcohol-fueled crowd behaves differently than a sober crowd. Local communities can choose what they want from their events.

Fun, vibrant, headlinecatching, revenue-generating events that do not have significant quality of life issues are the norm when alcohol is taken out the equation. Policy decisions related to alcohol and illicit drugs, when enforced, do make a difference. Here’s hoping that this particular tale of two communities will become a history lesson that is referred to as future events and festival are planned.

LETTERS

Question Occupant, But Show Respect To President’s Office To the Editor: I can recall with fond memories of growing up and being taught the importance of the office of President of the United States, and how our men and woman died protecting our right to choose the President.

I was saddened when I read the article pertaining to an amusement game at the Morris fair where a dart game was created with the President’s picture, giving children an opportunity to throw darts at the President.

This President has suffered a level of disrespect unparalleled, and as a nation we seem to be headed, not forward, but backwards.

He is the chief executive of the United States, the commander-in-chief of the military and the face of our nation abroad, and he deserves the respect of all our citizens. It doesn’t matter if you dislike him as a person,

disagree with his politics, or even don’t like the color of his tie; no matter what, you respect the President. The behavior of some of us in this respect has become unconscionable.

I don’t have a problem if someone disagrees with the President. The country was built on factions and debate in order to reach a consensus. It’s our responsibility as citizens to question our leaders.

I think as parents and citizens we must teach our children that whoever holds this sacred position we must show the office respect.

Much of the politics we have today is strident and polarized and mean spirited; the fundamental problem, of course, is we do not show respect to those who are involved.

RICHARD D. ABBATE Cooperstown Otsego County Democratic chairman

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Hall Of Fame’s 75th Offers Big Opportunity To the Editor: Another Induction weekend has passed us by in Cooperstown and, listening to many, especially Main Street, the feedback has been on the negative side. A lack of living inductee is blamed by many, and there is no question it had an impact.

Rather than dwell on the cause or what has already occurred, we should instead be looking to the future.

Next year offers a tremendous opportunity for Cooperstown with the Baseball Hall of Fame’s 75th anniversary. The Hall of Fame has already announced some exciting developments tied to this milestone, but this celebration can be expanded on by our community and local businesses.

I point to Saratoga Springs and this year’s 150th anniversary of the Saratoga Race Course. Like Cooperstown, Saratoga depends on a strong tourism season, and the race track is a driving force in bringing these visitors and revenues to their region.

What we can learn from Saratoga’s anniversary is the efforts in leveraging this event and ensuring the greatest impact.

In leading up to 150th anniversary, Saratoga implemented a planning committee that brought a variety of people and organizations to the table to discuss how to build this occurrence into a memorable experience for the community and visitors and a revenue generator for area attractions and busi-

nesses.

Take a look at www.saratoga150. com/, and you can easily see the potential Saratoga’s efforts offer for Cooperstown and the Hall’s 75th anniversary next year.

As August begins, it’s more important than ever to get our efforts underway to make the most of the cultural treasure we have in Cooperstown.

If Main Street, our regional attractions and businesses, village government, our community and even our School can participate, even in the simplest way, we can all truly expect to benefit.

ANDREW MARIETTA Cooperstown

Beer, Booze, Gambling No Formula For County’s Future To the Editor: We have new a new career path in the Southern Tier: It’s the Beer, Booze and Gambling Trail.

We already have breweries in Schoharie and Otsego, and a few micro-distilleries are on the horizon. Yes, I know gaming and gambling can attract tourists and provide jobs, but is that how we want to be known in the region?

There will be jobs, but most hospitality jobs are not particularly high paying or full time. Has anyone scrutinized the long-term impacts

this has on a region? Do the jobs stick? How many lives are impacted by irresponsible self-indulgence? While booze and bets are part of the region’s new economy, our farmers and landowners are patiently waiting to realize income from a sure thing, natural gas.

Our Pennsylvania neighbors know it’s not a game.

In the past three years – as New Yorkers sat back waiting – the natural gas industry created more than 150,000 new hires (nearly 75 percent of them were Pennsylvania residents).

The overall economy of Williamsport, Pa., grew 7.8 percent. All residents and businesses benefit from this stronger economy, through lower utility bills, stable local budgets (schools, libraries and other community services are intact and improved). And – most importantly – the land and water is environmentally safe. Recent articles around the state and the country have documented that.

The Marcellus Shale has the potential to provide a quarter of America’s natural gas within the next seven

years. Energy costs will be lower, thousands of U.S. jobs will be created, and dependence on energy from unstable foreign governments will be lessened. In New York, our economy will prosper just like Pennsylvania’s. Family farms will be saved. New Yorkers will stay here with good jobs. Our water, land, and air will still be safe.

That’s a sure thing you can take to the bank.

ANNA MARIE LUSINS Business Manager Hometown Energy Group Oneonta

Let County Reps Know You Care About Cooperative Extension To the Editor: A number of trends have combined to create an expanding role for the Cornell Cooperative Extension, making it an increasingly important 21st century asset to our local expanding agricultural economy. If you agree, it is time to help Extension by contacting your Otsego County Board Representative to support its continued funding.

Agriculture is once again on the rise in New York State. On Feb. 22, the Times Union reported that for the first time active farms held steady in 2012 and did not

decline as they have in previous years.

On July 22, NPR reported that New York State “cut the licensing fee to open a small distillery dramatically - from $65,000 to just $1,000.” New distilleries are looking for local grains to create custom tastes that distinguish them from other spirits on the market.

On Nov. 7, 2011, the New York Times reported the burgeoning beer district is seeking local hops for the same reason - to create distinctive flavors.

The yogurt district has increased our area’s need for

class II milk from our dairy producers. On June 26, the Wall Street Journal reported that the yogurt district has “...helped alleviate a milk glut that devastated the industry in 2009...”

On June 27, the Cornell Chronicle reported Wegman’s Food Markets and Cornell University have teamed up to foster specialty and artisan cheese making.

Cooperative Extension is active in providing expertise in all these areas as well as farm-to-market local food connections and 4H programs that instill pride in our next generation of farm-

ers with the Junior Livestock program and academics with the Robotics program.

As the Otsego County Board’s representative member of the Cooperative Extension Board, I successfully advocated for incorporating fundraising and increased awareness of its programs because Otsego County decreased funding last year due to a tight budget. Don’t let this happen again this year to an organization that is vital for the growth of Otsego County agriculture.

JOHN KOSMER Fly Creek County Rep, District 8

History

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125 Years Ago

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Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of the New York State Historical Association Library

The Local News: Work has commenced upon the piers for the new iron bridge across the Susquehanna at this place. The bridge will be straightened by carrying the south end several feet beyond the present abutment. The completion of the structure will be a cause of congratulation to south side property owners.

The street car line now awaits the cars only, three of which have been ordered and notice of shipment was received some days since. The First Baptist Sunday School, we learn, will celebrate the opening of the road with a “grand excursion,� at which lots of fun is promised.

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For the previous ten days a number of Oneonta gentlemen have been actively engaged in a movement for the organization of the Oneonta Country Club. At a meeting Thursday evening in the parlors of the City Club, at which were about 25 men perhaps most interested, initial steps were taken for the formation of such a club. Reports were made by a committee which has been considering feasible locations, and by a second committee which has been ascertaining the sentiment among men of the city most likely to be interested in such a project. The committee upon sites is composed of H.H. Buckley, George R. Baird, Hon. Chas.

Smith, and W.W. Capron. Sites considered by the committee are the farms of J.S. Bull at Oneonta Plains, C.E. Heald and Edward Young at Emmons, Cliffside of J.G. Hoyt on Goodyear Lake, Otsego Park near Laurens, the John Moffat property on Lower Chestnut and of the Wilcox Brothers on River Street. The Bull farm is considered about the right distance from the city. The grounds are suitable for a nine-hole golf course, at a minimum expense, with land available for a full 18-hole course later, if desired. Upon the bluff between the buildings of Mr. Bull and the grove is an attractive site for a club house with grounds adjoining for tennis courts.

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Women who once reached for their lipstick while their dates paid the restaurant bill might be as likely August 2003 to reach for their money these days. Not so long ago, the rule was clear – the man invited the woman and paid the way, especially in the initial dating stages. But now dating is becoming more casual, and so are paying habits. The women’s liberation movement, the With the dumping of milk growing more prevalent in questioning of traditional social structures that began in the Otsego County and with many Delaware County milk 1960s and the rising cost of an evening on the town have receiving plants closed or practically cut off from their made the difference. supplies, this section of the state felt very substantially the August 1973 milk strike which now grips Central New York. Although disorders on Sunday were not particularly serious, two men were injured in a clash at Wells Bridge. Andrew O’Hara, 50 years old, of Franklin, a striking dairyman who was picketAn increased use of volunteers has helped Hartwick ing the plant, was struck over the head with a cudgel when College gather $800,000 in contributions to its 1982-1983 he endeavored to dump milk from another truck arriving at annual fund, topping last year’s effort by $100,000. “The the plant. It is not expected he will suffer any ill effects. increased number of donors and increases in the size of August 1933 gifts to Hartwick clearly reflect a spirit of confidence in the college and its future,� said Donald E. Brown, Hartwick vice-president for development. “The use of volunteers was probably the single biggest reason for our success.�

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City Hall Intern: Interstate, Railroad, Airport – Oneonta’s Got It All INTERN/From A1 novel concept of Oneonta.

Not as your typical Upstate college town, stable but a little sleepy. He sees it as a three-pronged transportation hub – Interstate, rail freight and airport – in other words, ready to serve the needs of any go-go business of the future.

As a City Hall summer intern through Cornell’s DesignConnect program, Green’s first focus was the Oneonta River Corp.’s 98 acres, part of the former D&H yards that hosts a

half-dozen enterprises but still has plenty of room to grow.

Green’s final plan, outlined last week to Albert Colone and Bill Shue’s GO-EDC and River Corp. principal Wayne Treffeisen, would straighten Roundhouse Road so 2-acre lots, railroad-accessible, would be created between the road and the Canadian Pacific line.

“Someone might say: I want the whole area,” said City Manager Mike Long, who was at the briefing.

“Or you might have 15 people come along.”

Between Roundhouse Road and Chestnut Street, where wetland is today, Green has designed a park, complete with pathways that would connect to the nearby Susquehanna River Park Trail. The idea is to create a varied enough plan to offer something for everyone.

Even if the River Corp. piece were fully developed, CP owns 400 acres around the D&H yards, so Green sees what he called “a gaping hole in the middle of

the city” as a potentially huge opportunity for, not just shipping, but commerce generally and even housing.

This week, Green was turning his attention to the Oneonta Municipal Airport, with plans to flesh out a similar commerce-friendly connection between shippers that need quick delivery and air freight. Add in I-88, and Oneonta is a few half-steps from serving any enterprise’s transportation needs.

Heath Green’s concept for the airport – like a lot of his

Town, City To Collaborate On Water To Southside WATER/From A1 In an interview Monday, Aug. 5, Town Supervisor Bob Wood said water district construction would cost $9 million, with financing through the state Environmental Facility Corp.

The EFC “scored” the town project at 130, just short of the mark for funding; but intermunicipal

collaboration would add 10 points, helping ensure the project’s financing, Wood said.

Mayor Dick Miller said, pending approval by Common Council and the city’s Board of Public Service, the city would provide $90,000 to the town project, money that would be paid back from revenue generated by

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the new district. “I’m very, very positive about it,” said Miller, who has sought citytown collaborations.

The Appalachian Regional Commission will also help fund the project.

Finally, the town, city and county may get behind a CFA application, the state’s main vehicle to obtain money for public works.

Entering a meeting with City Manager Mike Long Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, Wood thought it might be too soon to submit a CFA; the next CFA deadline is next week, Aug. 12.

However, Long said he advised Wood, who was accompanied by Town Board members Scott Gravelin and Janet Hurley Quackenbush, that there’s no downside in

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County Board chair Kathy Clark, R-Otego, had scheduled a joint meeting of the Administration and Intergovernmental Affairs committees before the Wednesday, Aug. 7, board meeting on the water district.

It is possible the county board would have been asked to approve a letter supporting the CFA application, without pledging any county funds for the water district. (Check www.allotsego.com for an update.)

If city support does prompt the EFC to approve funds for the water district, Wood said the project, including what it would cost district ratepayers, would be taken to the public in early 2015.

If all goes well, he anticipates construction, which would run a line from an available well in the city’s Catella Park across the Susquehanna to Southside, would begin in 2015.

A major winner if the water district goes through and more “Big Box” stores are built is the county, which would receive 50 percent of new sales tax generated.

The city would receive the second-largest sales-tax cut. (Miller said water rates would be set to cover costs, not to profit from the town.)

The town, as well as the county and Oneonta City School District, would receive property taxes from new construction.

concepts – grow out of personal experience: His mother-in-law, he said, operates “pit fruit” farms – peaches, plums and, most lucrative, cherries – in Washington State.

Such crops, while perishable, offer agriculture’s highest profit margins and, packed on the farm, the fruit is driven three hours to Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport and quickly sent by air to Japan, China, Taiwan and Thailand.

Born in Nebraska, Green was raised in San Francisco, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from high school in Wayne County, outside Rochester.

At the University of Seattle, he paid his way through school by working for a landscaping firm. By the time he’d graduated, he was “the right arm of the company,” directing three crews and serving as designer and salesperson.

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Huge Landscaping Project In China INTERN/From A6 Before long, a couple of the wealthier clients – several had Microsoft fortunes – talked him into starting his own company. Soon, he’d won a silver medal at the prestigious, and juried, Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle.

One client, a Chinese businessman who already had 19 homes, asked him to landscape a 20th he was building as a surprise for his wife. The catch: He would pay two-thirds up front, but only pay the final third if his wife fell in love with the place.

Job done, the client called. Health braced himself as he answered the phone. The client offered him the 500-acre, 24-highrise landscaping design job. “The project was so vast; I really liked the scale of it,�

Green said in an interview. “That made me decide I should go back to school to be an urban planner.�

And so to Cornell’s Col-

lege of Architecture, Art & Planning, and so to the program’s DesignConnect, and so to City Hall. By early September, Green will be interning with an urban design firm in New York.

When Heath arrived ear-

lier this summer, he found his age group – 20- and 30somethings – complained about a lack of job opportunity around here, and romantic opportunity.

Still, Green observed, thousands of families are bringing their children to the county’s baseball camps

each summer from around the nation. They’re drawn here, they don’t stay – could they be an opportunity?

A prosperous Oneonta, Green eventually concluded, needs to be built around the outdoors – biking, hiking,

canoeing, boating. “You need to make it so people realize the quality of life that’s possible in Oneonta.�

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IN MEMORIAM

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Ruth M. Broe, 93; Operated Superior Cab Company With Husband ONEONTA – Ruth M. Broe, 93, who owned Superior Cab with her husband, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013, after recently being admitted to Epoch Senior Health Care of Sharon, Mass.

Ruth was born July 17, 1920, in Whitehall, the daughter of the late Rufus and Manita (Irish) Barber.

On Oct. 2, 1943, Ruth married Gerald E. Broe in Oneonta. Together they owned and operated Superior Cab of Oneonta for

decades. They were happily married for over sixty years, raising five children and becoming grandparents to eleven grandchildren.

Ruth was a devoutly religious woman, spending several hours daily reading the Bible and in prayer.

She faithfully attended St. Mary’s Church. She was a good and kind person who was devoted to her family.

She had a wonderful personality that was highlighted by her constant and abundant energy.

Later in life, Ruth went to live in the Boston area with her daughter and son-in-law and their children.

She is survived by her brother, Robert Barber and his wife Margaret of Corning; her five children, Steven Broe of Oneonta, Paul Broe and his wife Laura of Rockville, Md., Mary Beth Broe and her husband Randall Bloom of Littleton, Colo., Kathleen and her husband John Anastos of Mansfield, Mass., and Greg Broe and his wife Nancy

of Marietta, Ga.. She is also survived by her close in-laws; Lorraine Broe of Oneonta, Delores Broe of Ga., Betty and Jim Priore of Mich., Jim and Joyce Broe of Colliersville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth was predeceased by her husband Gerald on July 16, 2005. Her siblings Stanley, Earl, and Wallace Barber also predeceased her.

A funeral mass was held Friday, Aug. 2 in the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. David

Timothy D. Lewis, 42; Coached Youth Sports Teams OTEGO – Timothy D. Lewis “TJ”, 42, a man remembered for his goofy demeanor and coaching his childrens’ sports teams, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Fox Hospital.

He was born Oct. 20, 1970 in Cooperstown, the son of William and Lynette (Bernhardt) Lewis.

Tim was a graduate of Milford Central School. He was currently working for Lutz Feed in Oneonta as a truck driver.

Tim loved joking around, being goofy and especially his kids, family and friends.

He enjoyed being involved coaching his children’s sports teams. He also was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by his children, Ryan and Corrin Lewis and their mother, Michelle Crippen; Tim’s mother, Lynette Lewis & his father, Bill Lewis (wife Donna); Tim’s siblings,

Butch Lewis and wife April, Stacey Lewis and significant other Ben, their children Chelsey and Paige; Cindy Brigham and her family, and Scott Lewis. Tim’s soul mate, Heather Young and her children, Brittany and Skyler; his “brother by choice,” cousin, Steve Bernhardt, wife April and children, Steven, Breanna

and Charlotte; aunts and uncles, Linda Himes, significant other Charlie Martin.

Dorothy and Fred Curtis and family; close friends, John and Kim Abel and family, The Hamm Family, Gary Scofield and Deb Chickerell.

A private family service will also be held and interment at the Hartwick Cem-

etery will be at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Unatego High School, Unatego Athletic Program, (for the Football and Baseball Programs) 2641 State Highway 7, Otego, NY 13825.

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MLS#88280 - Circa 1840 Colonial farmhouse is completely restored. 3,200 sq ft home w/4 BRs, 3 baths, wide plank floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, chef’s kitchen, veranda, and stone patio. 2-story barn w/box stalls and workshop.

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MLS#87476 - Beautiful country location. Well maintained 3 BR, 2 bath ranch on 1½ acres features hardwood floors, modern kitchen, family-style DR, large master BR suite.

Full basement is ready to finish. Motivated sellers. $128,500 Call Thomas Platt @ 607-435-2068 (cell)

MLS#89316 - Move-in ready, 4 BR, 2 bath Cape on over 8 acres in Cooperstown School District. Open floorplan, w/kitchen, bath, and 2 BRs on 1st floor. Upstairs has master BR, bath and 4th BR. Family room, office, and laundry room. Wrap-around deck, pool, jacuzzi, 2-car garage and invisible fence. $239,000 Call Kristi J. Ough @ 607-434-3026 MLS#89527 - Move-in ready home on treed lawn w/¼ acre of shorefront property on Canadarago Lake. Over 1.57 acres, 4 BRs, bonus BR over 2-stall garage. The T-shaped dock is one of the best on the lake. You must see this home! $324,900 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512 (cell) New Listing! MLS #90345 - Turn-of-the-century farmette offers great soil for gardens. Large outbuilding was once a wood-working shop waiting to be re-purposed. Inside features hardwood floors, and wood stove. Close to I-88. $159,000 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)

New Listing! MLS#90624 - Prime location in this quickly growing area on the busy Southside corridor. An amazing opportunity to develop this piece and have it your way. $500,000 Call Linda Wheeler @ (607) 434-2125 (cell)

MLS#89799 - 3 BR, 1 bath home, w/newer kitchen appliances, replacement windows, newer roof, hardwood floors, custom closets in upstairs BR, and clean basement.

Garage w/screened porch. Close to highway access. $120,000 Call Bill Vagliardo @ 607-287-8568 (cell)

MLS#81749 - Cape Chalet set on almost 70 acres of mostly wooded property w/creek and ATV trails. Cathedral ceilings, loft BR, loft family room, ceramic tiling. Woodstove heats the whole house w/COOP electric baseboard as backup. $199,900 Call Thomas Platt @ 607-435-2068 (cell)

MLS#88698 – Immaculate home w/4 BRs, 1½ baths. Many updates: propane furnace, roof, replacement windows, upgraded electric and fresh paint. Eat-in kitchen, DR and 2 BRs on first floor. Fenced backyard, shed, enclosed porch and deck. Hardwood floors under carpet. Solar panel. $115,000 Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)

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124,000 Call Adam Karns 607-244-9633 (cell) New Listing! MLS#90578 - Queen Anne Victorian set on an oversized lot has lots of character. Original woodwork, spacious rooms w/10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, 6 fireplaces, 4 pocket doors w/beveled glass, master suite w/walk-in closet and sitting room. Insulated walk-up attic, 2-car detached garage, and balconies overlooking the spacious yard. $195,000 Call Thomas Platt @ 607-435-2068 (cell)

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MLS#85578 - Location, seclusion and beautiful views make this contemporary home ideal. Within minutes of Dreams Park, Otsego Lake and Baseball Hall of Fame. Property is sub-dividable, w/over 200’ of additional road frontage. $199,000 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)

MLS#88048 – Charming Colonial offers wide pine, maple and cherry floors, LR w/fireplace, DR w/original cupboards and French doors to covered porch, kitchen w/cherry cabinets.

Downstairs 2 BRs, 2 baths. Upstairs 4 BRs and 3 baths.

Master BR w/dressing room. Detached 2-car garage, pond, horse barn w/3 box stalls. Cooperstown Schools. $369,000 Call James Vrooman @ 603-247-0506 (cell) or Kristi J. Ough @ 607-434-3026 (cell)

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Spacious, well maintained, 5 BR, 3 bath home features large yard and garage.

Kitchen w/breakfast bar and tile floor is open to LR and DR w/fireplace and hardwood floors. BR and full bath on first floor, master BR w/full bath upstairs.

Large deck, new roof in 2011. Finished basement has woodstove for additional heat. Large outdoor storage shed could be used for a shop or to store a boat, car or any other toys you may have… $189,900 MLS #90673

MLS#88491 - 4 BR, 3 bath renovated home w/studio, garage, easy access I-88 (exit 19) Albany/Oneonta.

Only $199,000 Cell/Text Eric Lein @ 607-483-1236

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1830 post-and-beam 5 BR Colonial is set on almost 3 level acres. This classic 3,300 sq ft home includes a great old barn, a charming outbuilding, stone patio, mature trees and perennial gardens. The kitchen/family room w/open-beam ceiling overlooks the private fenced backyard. The house features stately LR and DRs, original wide plank floors. Oneonta School District. You will love the old house feel and certainly enjoy your modern kitchen and baths. The best of both in this impressive home! $199,000 MLS#90056

Overlooking Otsego Lake Exclusively offered by Don Olin Realty at $199,000 This ranch house offers 3 BRs, 2½ baths, lovely kitchen, LR and studio apt in the basement.

Large deck w/lake view, storage building and outdoor brick fireplace. The house has deeded lake access and rights to the Springfield public landing boat launch and beach.

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(7765) Perfect home for an owneroccupied investment. This 5 BR, 5 bath historic home in the heart of Cooperstown features remodeled kitchens, new hardwood floors, large sunroom, spacious deck surrounded by perennial gardens. All utilities are separate. Cooperstown Schools.

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(7732) Superbly kept 3 BR expanded Cape Cod. Center hall layout with hardwood floors, 6-panel doors, gracious LR w/fireplace, formal DR, custom kitchen w/cherry cabinets, eating area, large windows and skylights. Patio, deck, finished basement, garage, large private yard.

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(7726) Very special 2-bedroom tasteful tempter near sports center and schools. Highlights in this welcoming residence include den, eat-in kitchen, and 3-season porch. Large yard which borders Village Park.

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Private retreat on 110 acres with landscaped lawns, ponds and rolling hills, 3 BR, 2 bath log home and 4 BR, 2 bath cottage.

Many possibilities just minutes away from Cooperstown. $450,000 MLS#89598 607-431-2540 • www.prufoxproperties.com

Exclusively offered by Don Olin Realty at $175,000 This perfect retirement, starter or seasonal home features 2 large BRs; 1½ baths; fully equipped kitchen w/cherry floor, new appliances; LR; laundry; full basement; attached garage; private rear deck. Walking distance to bus and grocery store. Easy low maintenance village home.

Classic Colonial

Exclusively offered by Don Olin Realty at $269,900 Move-in condition house offers 4+ BRs, 2 full baths, LR, DR, updated kitchen w/tile floor, pantry, library/TV room, hardwood floors, full basement, 2-car attached garage. Close to schools, grocery store, hospital and athletic facility. Put your creative stamp on this home.

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