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City Library Re-Envisions Huntington Park Landscape Architects To Unveil 100th Anniversary Redo IF YOU GO: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Huntington Memorial Library, Templeton Landscape Architects details plans for Huntington Park.
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untington Park wasn’t always what it is. For instance, until its
demolition in 1965, a large, oval concrete “rotunda” – it
hosted plays and community activities – stood on the hill above the former NBT Bank drive-thru that restaurateur David Zummo is converting into a sandwich and icecream shop. In the past half-century, the Please See PARK, B5 Jim Kevlin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
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Oneonta’s Emma Collins and friend Ameracus Greene gleefully race down Oneonta’s Main Street for trickor-treating on Halloween, Tuesday Oct. 31. Amanda Calkins moseys behind. See slide show at
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Husband Given 25 Years To Life In Wife’s Death
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asey Callahan, 52, who was found guilty of the January 2000 murder of his wife Elizabeth Welsh in the county’s first murder trial in decades, was sentenced to 25-to-life by Judge John Callahan F. Lambert during his hearing yesterday on Otsego County Court. “It’s the maximum sentence, and I’m satisfied,” said District Attorney John Muehl. “This was a cold, calculated, pre-meditated murder.” Callahan, who is already serving a 12 ½-year sentence in Attica for molesting a child in 2013, will not be eligible for parole until 2042, when he’s 74 years old. TURN BACK: Remember to turn your clocks back one hour, as Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. GAS LEAK: Route 23 near WalMart was shut down to traffic and residents were evacuated from the Lantern Hill trailer park after workers hit a six-inch gas line Tuesday evening. NYSEG fixed the line and opened the road later in the evening.
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Every New York State Student Gets $10K, No Strings Attached By LIBBY CUDMORE ONEONTA
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artwick College President Margaret Drugovich knows that no one goes through college alone. “If you talk to our oldest alumni, they’ll all say that someone helped them make
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their education possible – a pastor, a friend, family members or a scholarship,” she said. “It’s a part of our history that students depend on the generosity of others.” It is with that legacy in mind that the college announced a $10,000 a year Founders’ Award for all incoming New York State students in the fall of 2018, regardless of income or post-college residency plans. “As we honored our past By PARKER FISH with Founders’ Way” – the central walkway in the new pedestrian-friendly campus ONEONTA “we got talking about financial aid as an extension of he Oneonta boys that,” said Drugovich. “We soccer team alwanted to figure out how to ready faced West best distribute our resources Hill Central School earPlease See 10K, B7 lier in the season, where
Oneonta captains, from left, Eamon Geraghty, Alex Brannan, and Ryan McKee, lift the Section IV Plaque after beating Elmira Notre Dame 4-2.
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Soccer Team Wins Section, Advances To State Tourney they lost 3-2. Now, after a hard-fought victory over Elmira Notre Dame, they are headed back to face West Hill one more time. The Oneonta Boys varsity soccer team earned a spot in the state Oneonta captain Eamon GerPlease See STATES, B7 aghty scores the second goal
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WILLSEY, RYAN, FISH ASSUME DUTIES AT HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Tara Barnwell Promoted To GM, Libby Cudmore To Managing Editor
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ith this edition, Advertising Director Tara Barnwell assumes the additional title of general manager, one of five promotions and staff additions at Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and www.allotsego.com resulting from the June 16 passing of co-publisher Mary Joan Kevlin. Additionally, Libby Cudmore, reporter for the past eight years, has been promoted to managing editor, responsible for directing reporting
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joining the operation, she began applying state-of-the-art technology to streamline business functions. • Office Manager Larissa Ryan, Cooperstown, has taken on the additional title of circulation director, administering subscriptions and overseeing newsstand sales. • Parker Fish, Milford, has joined the editorial staff as a reporter and photographer. Further enhancements in content and staffing are being contemplated. Please See CHANGES, A2
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SHERRY SCHOLAR: Kyle M. Sherry, Laurens, received a $1,000 Transfer Merit Scholarship from SUNY Oswego, where is is majoring in cinema and screen studies. Previously, he studied at Tompkins-Cortland Community College.
Barnwell, Cudmore Roles Expanded At Hometown Oneonta
Anderson, Buckingham BIRTHDAY Card Returns to Oneonta
CHANGES/From A1 “Saddened by M.J.’s passing, Tara, Libby and Larissa nonetheless saw what needed to be done to carry us through a very difficult interim, and they stepped up and did it,� said Editor & Publisher Jim Kevlin. “I am HUNTER HONORED: impressed and thankful for Chelsea R. Hunter, Schenetheir support, their affection vus, was awarded a $5,000 a for M.J., and their commityear Presidental Scholarship ment to our mission of servat SUNY Oswego, where ing Otsego County.� she is a freshman. The award Kevlin also thanked Ray recognizes past academic Holohan, CPA, and his assisachievement and potential tant Lizz Murdock for their for success. assistance in the transition, and Marsha Damico and TWO GRADUATE: M.J.’s sister, Anne Lacey, Amanda Gargano and Dylan for immediately taking on Muller, Oneonta, both Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA received Master of Science Harold Anderson brought the birthday card he and friend Harold Buckingham bookkeeping and other responsibilities in the interim. degrees in teaching during have passed back and forth for 63 years to the Greater Oneonta HistoriTara Barnwell graduated the August commencement cal Society on Thursday, Oct. 26. The card, purchased on Main Street for from Auburn University, exercises. Gargano received Buckingham’s birthday in 1954, has chronicled the pair’s friendship, from then pursued a business an MS in education for tech- the Korean War and Cuban Missile Crisis to aging, new babies and more. Buckingham’s birthday is Nov. 3 and he will receive the card, holding it career in Florida, including nical education and Muller until Anderson’s birthday on April 30. 11 years in advertising sales received his MS in adolesat the Tampa Tribune. She cent education.
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1997, she and husband Mark returned to Cooperstown, where she had spent three girlhood years while her father, Jim Millisor, directed AT&T’s executive training program at The Otesaga. Tara joined The Freeman’s Journal in 2007, and participated in the founding of Hometown Oneonta in 2009 and expansion of www.allotsego.com in 2015. She and Mark operate The Barnwell Inn, a Cooperstown B&B. Mark also works on the surgery floor at Bassett Healthcare. Active in community life, Tara is president of the LEAF board of directors. Coincidentally, her appointment was announced to the staff on the 10th anniversary of her joining the operation. Libby Cudmore was raised in Cobleskill, where her father, Dana, was editor of The Daily Editor in the 1990s. She graduated from Binghamton University, then obtained her M.F.A. at the University of Southern Maine. Since joining the newspapers in late 2009, her first novel, “The Big Rewind,� was published by William Morrow, a Harper Collins imprint. She and her husband, staff photographer Ian Austin, reside in Oneonta. Amanda Willsey is a graduate of Cooperstown Central School and of SUNY Oneonta, majoring in accounting. She was office manager at Harlem & Jervis, the Oneonta law firm, then joined Ernst & Young in Hartford, Conn., returning to Otsego County in 2013 and starting her own accounting business in Richfield Springs, which she continues to operate. She and her partner, Samuel Price, have two sons, Emerson, 2, and Lincoln, 6 months. Her parents, Michael and Tammy Willsey, reside in Cooperstown. Larissa Ryan is also a CCS graduate, then obtained a business degree from SUNY Albany. She joined Iron String Press a year ago as office manager, and has steadily assumed additional responsibilities. Parker Fish, son of Tom and Alicia Fish, graduated from Milford Central School and, earlier this year, from Endicott College, north of Boston, where he majored in photography. Returning after graduation, he accepted a summer internship with the Otsego County Planning Department, preparing an inventory of road conditions. Kevlin said his late wife, co-publisher from 2006 until her death, will continue to be recognized on the Page A4 masthead.
‘Angel of Love’ Food Givaway Seeks Donations
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etired pastor Mel Farmer is once again seeking donations for his annual “Angel of Love� program, which gives Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas hams to those who might otherwise go hungry over the holidays. Last year, the program gave away 150 of each, and Farmer hopes to give away the same number again this year. Those who donate will recieve an “Angel of Love� pin and have their names read on Farmer’s weekly Gospel Hymn Request Hour on WDOS Radio and channels 27 and 1231. Donations may be sent to Gospel Hymns, PO Box 29, West Davenport, NY 13860. Those in need of a turkey or ham may send a letter to the same address
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HOMETOWN Views
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
EDITORIALS
Beware Of Political Mischief, Particularly In The Final Days
MARKET STUDY ESSENTIAL FOR ARTS’ SUCCESS
Facts Will Help Foothills, Theatre A T he fifth annual Taste of Foothills, coming almost three years to the day after the sudden passing of Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller, brought back a flood of memories. Of Dick Miller, of course, and the praise showered on the city’s fallen leader at a memorial service that filled every seat in the Bettiol Theater and overflowed into Foothills’ signature Atrium, a public space unmatched in the City of the Hills. But there’s so much more. The sold-out concerts, of Gordon Lightfoot and Loretta Lynn and, of course, Judy Collins, who told the audiHOMETONW ONEONTA ence about falling asleep a couch after Judy Collins sings “Mr. Tambourine a 1960s party at her agent Albert Gross- Man” during Foothills’ 2011 sellout.
man’s Woodstock getaway. She awoke around 2 a.m. to the sound of notes emanating from the basement. Standing at the top of the stairs, she listened to Bob Dylan picking out the notes for “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Then, in her pure voice, she sang that very song. All 500 audience members were rapt. • The swearings-in, packed First Nights, FOFA’s annual celebration of “Life Enjoyed,” the goodwill and positive energy when Governor Cuomo’s surrogate, Empire State Development Corp. President Howard Zemsky, announced Oneonta had Please See EDITORIAL, A5
s they have in recent election seasons, those large postcards are beginning to arrive in local mailboxes bearing claims that are clearly implausible. One, accusing county Rep. Andrew Marietta, D-Cooperstown/Town of Otsego, of “voting against our local Hospice” is a case in point. It’s a long story, but to cut to the chase: It’s on the false end of misleading. Then, as this edition went to press, readers called to say robo-calls are circulating the county obliquely linking Marietta to Osama Bin Laden and the 9/11 bombers. Let’s call that one laughable. “As a first responder, I’m disgusted,” said Democratic chair Richard Abbate, who was in the EPA’s law-enforcement arm in New York City before moving Upstate. Two take-aways. One, Republicans are worried about Democrat Marietta’s chances. Two, if you receive any communications that seem far-fetched, you can bet they are.
ISSUE & DEBATE Some See Risks In Constitutional Convention On Nov. 7 Ballot; Others, Opportunity Editor’s Note: This discussion of the prospective Constitutional Convention was prepared by Maureen Murray, president, League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area, and the Steering Committee of the Oneonta LWV. “yes,” we voters will elect deln New York egates in 2018 State, we to meet and draft citizens get changes at a to decide every Constitutional 20 years whether Convention in www.AllOTSEGO.com we want to call Spring 2019 (204 for a special total delegates: Convention to 15 at-large; three from revise and amend the State’s each state Senate district). Constitution. This quesThis is an early copy of the New York State ConA final public vote on the tion will be on our general stitution, which was adopted on April 20, 1777. proposed changes that election ballot on Tuesday, emerge from the Convention ventions have sometimes Nov. 7. Each of us should approved changes since be ready to cast an informed would be voted on as part of been approved, with others being first adopted in 1777, vote on this important ballot the 2019 general election. rejected, at this final stage. New York State’s constituProposed amendments from The choice is ours. question. tion is now a detailed docupast Constitutional ConIf the ballot results are Based on its many voterment (43 pages). It covers
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n 1936, during the Great Depression, a voter-approved Constitutional Convention brought forth 57 recommended amendments. These were presented to voters in 1938 as nine ballot questions. Voters approved six of these. Among other things, these amendments added to the constitution: Article 17, on the aid, care and support of the needy; and Article 18, on low rent housing and nursing home accommodations for persons of low income. The next, and most recent Constitutional Convention -- initiated by the Legislature and approved by voter ballot -- was held in 1967. It submitted as a single ballot question a great many constitutional changes. It was voted down. citizen rights, government powers, financing, taxation, the judiciary, elections, corporations, public employee pensions, public education, conservation of natural resources, public health, social welfare for citizens
and many other areas. But, as recent weeks show, the issue of calling for Constitutional Conventions can be contentious. Those in favor of a Convention see it as a chance to streamline Please See CON CON, A5
POLITICAL LETTERS
County Candidates Bliss, Carson, Oberacker: There’s No ‘Reform Caucus’ To the Editor, Re last week’s editorial in The Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta. We would like to clarify: There is no formal or informal “Reform Caucus.” We were identified as members of a group that does not exist. We are Republicans and members of the Otsego County Republican caucus. While we certainly favor and have worked in a bipartisan manner since our election, in no way should this be misinter-
preted as anything other than doing what is best for the county. In fact, this year alone, the Democrats voted with the Republican majority more than 95 percent of the time. Rather than creating division, let’s focus on the important good work the county board has been doing. It is irresponsible to create a fictitious group in an attempt to create division within the board. Budgeting within the tax cap, holding the line on spending, working towards a more efficient and effective government, imple-
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menting a shared purchasing plan, and making the largest investment in roads and infrastructure in decades are just a few issues that our county Board of Representatives has accomplished in a short period of time. Just two short years ago, Otsego County was working under a hiring and spending freeze. Recently, county Treasurer Dan Crowell said, “Otsego County is in the best financial position it has been in a decade.” In the coming weeks, the 2018 budget will
Stammel: Thanks For Endorsing Me, ‘Reform Caucus’
To the Editor: Thank you to Hometown Oneonta and The Freeman’s Journal for the James C. Kevlin endorsement of me and the other Editor & Publisher members of the bi-partisan “Reform Caucus” in our campaigns for re-elecTara Barnwell tion the Otsego County Board. Advertising Director & General Manager After many terms under the same status quo leadership, our team is Libby Cudmore reaching across the aisle to move Managing Editor our county into the 21st century and deliver common sense ethics and other Amanda E. Willsey Larissa Ryan government reform. Business Manager Office Manager/Circulation This fall, I have knocked on countless doors and held weekly open housThom Rhodes Parker Fish Ian Austin es. In my conversations with Oneonta Advertising Consultant Reporter Photographer Town residents, folks are seeking an Kathleen Peters & Andree Baillargeon • Graphics & Production end to the partisan politics and name calling. We want politicians who act Judith Bartow Tom Heitz ethically and deliver positive results in Billing Consultant response to constituents’ needs. Many were concerned this past IN MEMORIAM: Mary Joan Kevlin, Co-Publisher, 2006-17 weekend when the Albany campaign
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be released and our constituents will see a budget that puts our county in the strongest position in quite some time. This didn’t occur by being divisive, but by working together. DAVE BLISS Cherry Valley, Middlefield, Roseboom PETER OBERACKER Decatur, Maryland, Westford, Worchester LEN CARSON City of Oneonta, Wards 5 & 6
machine delivered false and negative attack mailers against me. None of my recent predecessors (Janet Hurley Quackenbush, Rich Murphy, Hugh Henderson) would have engaged in this kind of negative and untruthful campaigning. I have followed in their footsteps and have never engaged in negative or untruthful attacks. Town residents want a positive vision for the future and that’s what I’ve detailed in our conversations and on my webpage www. andrewstammel.com. If more false attacks come this weekend, please feel free to call or email me with questions or concerns. A few words on the false charges:
Claims against my attendance are misleading. I have only missed one board meeting, a record nearly unsurpassed on the board. The mailer also falsely refers to a resolution on unfunded mandates and one on the fire district. The unfunded mandate resolution was withdrawn by the Administration Committee and so never came to a vote. It was not ultimately supported by any of the 14 members of the board because it would have gutted federal funding for our local healthcare system, one of the pillars of our economy. To try to find a compromise, I drafted and circulated TWO alternate resolutions that would have eliminated the same unfunded state mandate without also reducing federal funding. It was blocked by County leadership. On the fire district: our residents know I agree with the 85 percent of Please See STAMMEL, A5
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POLLS OPEN 6 A.M. - 9 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 SAMPLE BALLOT AT www.otsegocounty.com/depts/boe/sampleballots.htm POLITICAL LETTERS ON PAGES A4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and B7
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History
Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library
150 Years Ago
Help the Old Man! A few weeks since a man by the name of Beard came to this place to find his children. Mr. Beard was taken prisoner by the British during the Canada Rebellion of 1836-1837 and transported to Van Dieman’s Land, where he has been kept 30 years. Anyone knowing his whereabouts will confer a great favor upon him and his children by directing him to or addressing Mrs. Maria Knowlton, or Mrs. George Hinds, Hartwick, New York, or Mrs. George Adams, Milford, New York. Mr. Beard went from here to Davenport. Delaware papers please copy. November 1867
125 Years Ago
100 Years Ago
Captain Immelman, who until his recent death was Germany’s premier airman, was killed in a specially arranged air duel by Captain Ball, an English pilot. Notes dropped in the opposing lines arranged the meeting to take place in the air high above the German lines. The two planes soared into the air while the guns in the British and German lines ceased firing. Soldiers of the two forces laid down their arms and watched with interest the maneuvering of the fighters. Before Immelmann could get into firing position Ball looped and let go with his machine gun, smashing the aero. The German machine burst into flames and dropped to earth. Captain Ball then flew back to the spot over which the German fell and dropped a huge wreath of flowers. Four days later Captain Ball fell after a battle with four German planes which he fought single-handed. Before he dropped he sent three Germans to earth. November 1917
80 Years Ago
Two Oneontans were smiled on by the Goddess of Good Fortune when they sallied forth yesterday, the first day of the open season on deer in Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie Counties. George Otto of 74 Elm Street, who left at 8 o’clock yesterday morning, shortly after 9 o’clock had shot one of the finest specimens ever seen in this
November 1892 section. Hunting alone on Crumhorn Mountain, he heard an animal behind him, and turning about sent a well-placed slug into a buck which was later estimated to weigh between 220 and 230 pounds. Carrying a magnificent rack of horns with twelve points, the animal was hailed as one of the largest and finest deer ever shot in the state. G. Ross Patrick of 424 Main Street shot a 190 pound, ten-point buck near Youngs yesterday morning. Deer hunters in Otsego and Schoharie counties can use only shotguns loaded with slugs not smaller than buckshot. Those in Delaware County may employ a rifle. November 1937
60 Years Ago
An interdenominational Institute devoted to pastoral counseling will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Home Economics building of State University Teachers College. Believing that pastoral counseling is one of the most important tasks of priests, ministers, and rabbis, a group of clergymen have planned this session aimed at improving the techniques of counseling. This Institute, held under the auspices of the Mental Health Committee of the Health Association of Otsego County will hear Dr. Luther E. Woodward, senior mental health representative of the Department of Mental Hygiene. Dr. Woodward will speak on “Mental Health Principles in Pastoral Counseling.” A Massachusetts study indicates that professional social workers think of the religious counselor – both Protestant and Catholic – “as a kind of ‘spot remover.’ ” Jean L. Blumen, and Alan W. Elster, Wellesley College sociologists, say they have found as the result of a survey that there is no disposition on the part of professional social workers “to permit a place on the “team” for the pastoral counselor. There are plans to expand this study to cover Jewish as well as Christian clergymen. November 1957
40 Years Ago
An electronic fetal monitoring unit was purchased for the maternity ward this year by the Auxiliary of Fox Hospital. The $6,800 equipment enables the attending physician to quickly assess problems that may arise during the labor period. Purchase of equipment like this is one of the many ways the Auxiliary assists the hospital. Another of the major contributions of the hospital is in services to patients. The Auxiliary has paid for the landscaping and maintenance of the garden at the Fox Hospital Nursing Home. In-service training films for nursing home personnel have also been purchased by the Auxiliary. Auxiliary members also assisted in the Blood Mobile of the American Red
Cross as well as participating in the work of the Otsego Urban Rural Services Program. November 1977
20 Years Ago
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand California’s groundbreaking proposition 209, a ban on race and gender preference in hiring and school admission. Affirmative action foes predicted other states now will follow California’s lead. Acting without comment, the nation’s highest court rejected a challenge to the California measure by a coalition of civil rights groups. The measure, an amendment to the state constitution, says the state and local governments cannot “discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.” Lower courts had said the anti-affirmative action measure violated no one’s constitutional rights and was a neutral way to promote equality. But opponents contended the measure relegated racial minorities and women to the second-class citizens in California. The U.S. Supreme Court’s action was not a decision and set no national precedent. It merely left in place the lower court ruling. November 1997
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Residents of Franklin and Bovina will vote on propositions involving alcoholic beverages. The Bovina proposition would have the operation of a year-round hotel with a full-service restaurant to sell alcoholic beverages for customers to drink inside the hotel. In addition, unopened containers of beer may be sold “to go” for people to open and drink at other locations. The Franklin proposition would allow the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises where sold. John Campbell, Franklin Chamber of Commerce president and council member said some Franklin people felt it would be nice if there was a good restaurant in Franklin where people could enjoy a glass of wine or other alcoholic drink with a meal. November 2007
Some See Con Con As Means To Government Efficiency; Others, As Threat To Rights CON CON/From A4 and update the Constitution. This could include reforms to address corruption and ethics, which have not been successfully accomplished through legislative action. Others see the need to modernize key government functions such as the court system, or implement election, campaign finance, redistricting or voting reforms. A Convention could also provide an opportunity to expand protections related to the environment, healthcare and vulnerable populations, or address other timely issues. Those opposed to holding a Convention raise concerns that delegate elections may be unduly influenced by funding from special interest groups, resulting in a delegate pool not truly representative of the diverse citizens of the state. Concerns also include its
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EDITORIAL: Market Study May Help Foothills, Theatre EDITORIAL/From A4 won a $10 million special grant for its downtown redevelopment. Not just Dick Miller, but his successor as Foothills president, bantam-weight Carol Blazina, the retired SUNY Oneonta vice president who firmly established Taste of Foothills. A few days before Election Day 2012, the Capitol Steps performed to roaring approval and tears of laughter. There’s so much more: The weddings, the dances, the concerts – the funerals, some too painful to revisit. Through it all, the personalities: the inspiration, Peter Macris; Eugene A. Bettiol Jr., taken from the scene too young; Presidents Miller and Blazina, of course, and Luisa Montanti; Sarah Patterson, on the board since the beginning; the formidable Johna Peachin, in the center of things since 2010; Diane Elliott, Sam Goodyear; stalwart Arnie Drogen, recognized with Foothills’ Distinguished Service
Award the other afternoon, memorable all, and so many more. Foothills, Governor Pataki’s $8 million gift to the City of Oneonta, is a decade old, firmly established. Let’s accept the fact that, while unappreciated by some and too little appreciated by both, the Foothills Performing Arts Center is here to stay, and it’s a treasure. • While Foothills is stable, the Oneonta Theatre is as challenged as it’s been since 2009, when entrepreneur Tom Cormier picked up the landmark for $175,000, put on a new roof, cleaned up the interior, and found a niche in entertainment for a younger crowd – plus funky novelties like pro wrestling – for the historic venue. Cormier – tired, according to Patrice Macaluso, who leads FOTOT, Friends of the Oneonta Theatre – he put the building back on the market a year ago for $750,000. No bites yet.
A crowd gathers on April 22, 1777, on the steps of the Ulster County Courthouse, Kingston, to hear the clerk of the convention read the brand new Constitution of the State of New York. Read the full document, as revised since, at www.dos.ny.gov/info/constitution/
Preserve, public pensions, worker and union rights, or care for vulnerable populations.
The state’s League of Women Voters (LWV) has come out in support of a Constitutional Con-
vention. Our Cooperstown and Oneonta LWV chapters have not taken a public stance. We are committed to helping voters access balanced objective information about both the pros and cons on this issue. Do you, as a voter, feel you are ready to make an informed choice on Nov. 7? If not, we encourage you to learn more. On the LWVNY website you can access resources covering all sides of the issue, including a brief fact sheet, links to other websites and articles (covering both pro and con positions), educational presentations, and even the current Constitution. Visit: http://www. lwvny.org/programs-studies/concon-edu.html. Your Vote is Your Voice. Cast an informed vote on this key issue on Nov 7.
‘Reform Caucus’ Is Just Common Sense STAMMEL/From A4 folks who want to maintain our current fire protection. I live on the West End too and depend on this 24/7 protection. The Commissioners and City need to put aside personality differences Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA and agree on a reasonable State Sen. Jim Seward and wife Cindy, left photo, lead the applause as amount so we can protect our Erna Morgan McReynolds presents the Foothills Distinguished Service residents. Award to Arnie Drogen, stalwart supporter from the beginning, at the fifth We need to keep our eye annual Taste of Foothills celebration Sunday, Oct. 29. on the ball and keep moving toward a positive vision for Macaluso had convinced annual concert and gal• the future of Oneonta and Mayor Gary Herzig to set leries, restaurants, church Come on, Foothills, get Otsego County. That’s not aside $100,000 from the halls aplenty, and bars with aboard – as should all City going to come out of partisan city’s DRI (downtown revi- bands, it only makes sense of the Hills’ art venues. and personal name calling. talization initiative) funding to get the big picture. There’s no point being We’ve seen that in Washfor “feasibility and sustainIn effect, how much can afraid of the facts – of the ington and Albany and it Greater Oneonta – and ability plans” for Foothills truth – whatever they turn doesn’t work. If you believe and the Oneonta Theatre, out to be. A management that includes Cooperstown in government reform and a and that’s great. – can be expected to spend and marketing plan may positive vision for our future, It’s unclear why, but on entertainment annually, very well determine the let’s set an example right Oneonta Theatre, Foothills Foothills has so far declined and what kind? For now, FOTOT plans to go it alone, and the rest of the local arts here at home. to participate, although In local elections every Sarah Patterson said, “If the and has identified Duncan community and actually vote matters and you can city wanted to undertake Webb’s Webb Managethrive by achieving critical make a real difference. ment Services, the foremost mass, with each element an entertainment survey for Thank you to Oneonta Town the entire city, we would performing arts consultant contributing to a greater Residents of all parties for be happy to participate.” in the nation – nearer home, whole. your continued support. his plan revived SchenectThat’s good news and, exMayor Herzig has opened Progress starts here. the door. The Greater panding the study’s scope, ady’s Proctor – to conduct ANDREW STAMMEL Oneonta arts community a good idea. After all, the survey. County Representative with SUNY and Hartwick should walk through it. Town of Oneonta offerings, Hospice’s big
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Gelbsman ‘Works Diligently, Tirelessly For Constituents’
Bob Wood ‘Hears Your Voice’ To the Editor: Over the course of the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving as an Oneonta Town Board member with Bob Wood. His integrity and commitment to the people of this community are unsurpassed. Despite our differing political affiliations, Bob works together respectfully with other board members to address the issues affecting our community. Over 40 new businesses and 84 homes have been created under Bob Wood’s leadership, creating hundreds of jobs for our residents and growing our tax base. He has also obtained millions of dollars in grants for our town residents. He is strongly supportive of an equitable contract to maintain professional fire
service to protect our lives and property. His mission to protect the environment has been steadfast. He passed the ban on fracking and legislation to streamline the solar process. Bob Wood has years of experience in municipal service. He has a strong history of excellent management of our town’s budget. The Town of Oneonta is solidly in the black, with services maintained with minimal tax increases. He hears your voice and has the experience to keep our town on the right tract. I support his effort to continue his work as Town Supervisor. Please vote for Bob Wood on election day, Nov. 7. PATRICIA JACOB Member Oneonta Town Board
To the Editor: Four years ago, Craig Gelbsman joined me on the Otsego County Board of Representatives when he was elected to represent District 12 (Wards 3 & 4), City of Oneonta. During his first year of service Craig listened, observed, researched and learned as much as he could of how our county government ran and how our county departments operated. I thought that those habits may change some, yet they have not. When Craig analyzes a problem or a need for our county, he breaks the issue down, examines each element and researches options or substitutions. Why
do we need this? How can we do this better? Can this be more user friendly? Can this be done more efficiently and economically to help save our employees time and taxpayers’ money? These are all questions that Craig is constantly asking. My time on the board has taught me that real change takes time, energy and perseverance. Government moves slowly. Craig has shown that when he believes in the proposed change, he is willing and able to build the consensus required to ensure the change is created. Some examples of changes or improvements that Craig helped to make are: • The communications towers upgrades • The recent successful implementation of the shared-services purchasing
agreement with Onondaga County, • Our streamlined budgetary process. • The development and drafting of our county strategic plan, which includes the recommendation of the exploration of a centralized leadership position for the county. • The vehicle leasing and maintenance program. • The county nepotism policy that is currently moving through the committee system of approvals. Craig was influential in determining both the need for and the development of many of these policy and procedure changes. Craig strived for nearly two years to get the shared-services purchasing agreement in place and fully implemented. This agreement has saved Otsego County several hundreds of thousands of dollars since its inception and it will keep saving our taxpayers money, as Craig
just helped negotiate a three-year extension. Other counties are now attempting to replicate this very agreement. At a recent budget meeting, County Treasurer Dan Crowell stated, “The county is in the best financial position that it has been in a decade.� This is true because of many difficult decisions made over the past several years by Craig and his colleagues. Craig works diligently and tirelessly for Otsego County and his constituents. He meets daily with residents or other board representatives to discuss their concerns and how to move the city and county forward. Please help keep this hardworking and dedicated public servant in office. Reelect Craig Gelbsman to represent District 12, Wards 3 & 4, on Nov. 7. ED FRAZIER Unadilla Vice Chair
Former Colleague Endorses Otsego Town Board To the Editor: I write to enthusiastically endorse Otsego Town Supervisor Meg Kiernan and her fellow town board members Carina Franck and Tom Hohensee in their bids for reelection on Nov. 7. Kiernan stepped up to provide muchneeded leadership for the town after a few years away from the town board. She knows the ins and outs of all aspects of town business and how to efficiently conduct town board meetings. Although she is running unopposed, it’s worth noting how lucky the town is to have her as the supervisor, given her skills and integrity. I had the pleasure of serving with both Carina and Tom during my tenure on the town board. I don’t know of two more conscientious people than these two. They do their homework, show up prepared, work for solutions to problems, and consistently treat everyone with respect. No exceptions. That’s worth something. A lot, in my book. Amongst other accomplishments, all three have made considerable effort to improve communication between the town board,
the planning board, and the zoning board of appeals. This has been no small task, particularly given the ill will between the town and planning board in past years - an enmity that served no one. Thankfully, that has subsided, and each of the boards now appear to respect the role each serves. In other matters, they have maintained a balanced budget, limited the tax burden, worked to ensure the safety of the town highway employees with the establishment of a Safety Committee, promoted preservation of historic buildings, supported residents in preventing the state from taking their property along Otsego Lake, responded to constituents concerns over speeding, collaborated with neighboring towns on training for town employees, and promoted the growth of our town while maintaining its historical and financial integrity. It’s quite a balancing act, and they do it well. They deserve our gratitude for their service and definitely our vote on Nov. 7! JULIE HUNTSMAN Fly Creek
RE-ELECT ANDREW STAMMEL H County Board for Town of Oneonta H H Life-Long Area Resident H Attorney/SUNY Administrator H Former Town Board & Dep. Supervisor H Bi-Partisan Reform Caucus Member H Encouraged Smart Economic Growth H Protected Environment & Quality of Life H Supported Our Professional Firefighters H Voted Against All Town Tax Increases
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2-3, 2017 POLITICAL LETTERS
Bohm, Wenner Run To Stop Residents From Using ‘Hammer Of Government’ To the Editor: What would it be like if everyone minded one’s own business? What would a community look like that practiced the Golden Rule. Or actually loved thy neighbors as themselves. There are very few places where these principles prevail. This community has long since lost its way in this regard and local government bears some of the blame. Government, sometimes corrupt and always inept, has inserted itself into all our business. It always uses outlandish improbabilities to scare people into giving up their rights. Somewhere, sometime, someone might cry “fire” in a crowded theater, therefore we must give up the idea that freedom of speech is not limitless. Someone might build a skyscraper next door and block out the sun, therefore property rights are not sacred. I’m reminded of what Benjamin Franklin said: ”Anyone who gives up liberty for security will lose both and deserves neither”. What has government really given us in the name of security? First and foremost is constant strife between neighbors, eventually pitting half the community against the other half. Feuds used to be between families. Government in its arrogance has raised the bar to create town, county and even statewide
feuds, all under the supposed umbrella of protecting people from their neighbors. It’s encouraged anyone with an ax to grind to file anonymous complaints against fellow citizens without even the pretense of suffering any kind of negative impact or even living near enough to see the offense. The hammer of government lies close at hand for anyone willing to wield it against his fellow man. In the end, those with the money to fight their way through the bureaucracy end up doing what they want anyway, leaving those counting on government as protector bitter and regretting lost time and in many cases, money. The only winners in this game are the “certified” professional classes necessary to maneuver in the bureaucratic maze, and, of course, those who enjoy the power of allowing or denying the consent of government. I trust my neighbors to decide what’s best for their families far more than bureaucrats, elected or appointed, who would wield the government hammer to force their controlling agenda on an ever more divided community. Rob Bohm and I are running for Otsego Town Board. If you share these views, we’d appreciate your support. CARL WENNER Fly Creek
As Coach, Bliss Demonstrates Calm, Caring To the Editor: This is a letter of support for David Bliss to be re-elected to represent the citizens of District 7 as their Otsego County Board representative. Many letters of recommendation have been sent over the years highlighting the leadership skills of David Bliss. Most readers know he is an accomplished leader as the incumbent for District 7 and as the long time Middlefield town supervisor prior to being elected to the county board. However, I believe the integrity and character of David Bliss is perhaps best exhibited by his quiet demeanor as an example he sets for the youth in our community. For many years, David Bliss has provided guidance for the Cooperstown High School girls’ winning softball teams. He has been an excellent role model for the girls, for the
fans, the parents and grandparents. I have personally witnessed Dave’s calmness under fire whether the team was winning or losing. I was one of those grandparents. My granddaughter said it best when she said, “Mr. Bliss never gets rattled, he is always good to us even when we lose.” Dave has earned the respect of all who observed his coaching, and especially his concern for all members of his team on the field and off the field. I can personally attest to his attention and caring for students who needed someone to help them. Please join me in voting for this solid leader, coach and good man who is committed to making the County of Otsego better than it has ever been before for all of us. JACK HENSON Town of Middlefield
Marietta ‘Much-Neeeded Transformational Force’
To the Editor: The purpose of this letter is to outline why I am strongly supporting Andrew Marietta in his reelection as a county representative for Cooperstown and the Town of Otsego. Andrew has worked tirelessly for his constituents as a representative for District 8. He has shown great courage in standing against the status quo and calling for change. He has worked on a bipartisan basis with colleagues on the county board to create the role of county manager. The current business model used by the board of management by committee
is seriously failing taxpayers. Hopefully a new slate of county representatives this election year will move this initiative forward. He supports term limits for county representatives. He has significantly improved communication with his constituents, informing them of Board actions and important issues facing local government. He has fostered greater communication between county representatives and the directors of the various county departments, narrowing a divide which has existed. He has lobbied county board leadership to provide greater transparency.
Andrew has been dedicated to community service for decades, including serving on the Cooperstown Central school board. In his professional life he has acted as a consultant assisting hundreds of not for profits, like the Cooperstown Food Pantry, Girls on the Run, Family Service Association, Otsego Land Trust and Family Resource Center to accomplish their missions. A vote for Andrew will bring a much-needed transformational force to the county board and its governance. ROBERT HANFT Cooperstown
Leslie Berliant The change we need. The voice we deserve. Leslie will MAKE YOUR SPEAK OUT VOTE COUNT SHOW UP Tuesday ON and WORK HARD
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Leslie will fight for a County Manager “If you had $110 million annual budget, you’d have a full-time person managing that spending and those projects. We need a County Manager!”
Leslie will fight for Critical Infrastructure like internet and cell phone service “We must have 21st century tools to compete in a 21st century economy”
Leslie will fight for Safe Roads, a Healthy Environment, Accessible & Transparent Board meetings, Fiscal Accountability and Ethical Government “We cannot afford a majority on the Board that continues to do nothing, or worse, takes us backwards.”
Vote for Leslie Berliant for County Rep for Middlefield, Roseboom and Cherry Valley
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Katz: Marietta ‘Honest, Communicative’ To the Editor: When Andy Marietta was elected to the Otsego County Board of Representatives in 2015, he was a breath of fresh air – an honest and communicative county representative, more interested in doing productive work for his constituents than engaging in destructive, self-serving and politically motivated acts. As mayor of Cooperstown and resident in the district, I can’t thank Andy enough for his fine public service. Nothing would change this county for the better than to have a constructive and productive county government. In his two
years on the board, Andy has been a voice for positive change, both on his own or with colleagues from both parties. He looks for countywide solutions, not small-minded political wins, and gets his ideas from the evidence in front of him, not from meetings with political operatives. He does good work, striving to fix age-old problems and put the county on a good path. I support Andy Marietta 100 percent and hope you will too by voting for him on Nov. 7. JEFF KATZ Mayor, Village of Cooperstown
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Marietta Seeks ‘New Ways To Engage People’ To the Editor: This Nov. 7 we in the Town of Otsego have a choice to make when it comes to county representative. I will be voting for Andrew Marietta. I have known Andy since 2000 when we both moved to the area, Andy as a student at the Cooperstown Graduate Program and I as a new professor. I couldn’t be prouder that, following graduation, Andy and his wife Melissa chose to stay in the area, make Otsego County their home, and take active roles locally as engaged parents and citizens. For the past two years I
have had the pleasure of working closely with Andy in his position as county representative for the Town of Otsego, including the Village of Cooperstown. As a village trustee, I chair both the Streets Committee and the Economic Development and Sustainability Committee. Both require close work with Otsego County for tasks such as trolley operations, garbage disposal,
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increased recycling opportunities, and economic development initiatives. Andy has been a tireless advocate for village concerns, and I have been able to routinely turn to him for ideas, support, and information. One of the strengths that Andy brings to the position is his experience in nonprofit management. In his position at the New York Council of Nonprofits, Andy helps organizations become more strategic, efficient, and cost effective. While there are differences between municipal government and not-for-profit institutions, there is much overlap when it comes to best practices. The importance of shortand long-term planning, realistic accounting of human and financial resources, and efficient structuring and processes all make for more effective government and nonprofit organizations. Andy’s work as a county representative over the past two years – including participation in planning efforts, advocacy for more streamlined procedures, and clarification of the roles of elected county officials and county staff – demonstrates how his vocation makes him a more effective county legislator. One of the things that I most appreciate about Andy’s service as a county representative is his commitment to open, honest communication. County board meetings and most county committee meetings take place during the workday. For those of us who can’t attend, Andy has made concerted efforts to provide updates and even recordings via social media. That doesn’t mean that he has ignored face-to-face communication, but rather than he has reached out in new ways to engage more people more often in the business of our county. When you vote on Nov. 7, there will be a lot to consider. There are three propositions on the ballot in addition to several local elections. I hope that in the Town of Otsego the decision for county representative is an easy one and that you join me in voting for Andrew Marietta. CINDY FALK Trustee Village of Cooperstown
To the Editor: I’m writing to urge you to vote for Peggy Leon for Middlefield Town Board. Voting for Peggy will require a little extra effort as she is running as a write in candidate, but the effort will be worth it. Peggy’s concern for her community has been demonstrated repeatedly over the last several years. She has served on the CCS Board of Education, chaired the PTO and volunteered with a number of organizations including the Cooperstown Concert Series, the Village Library and the food pantry. Peggy’s willingness to take on controversial issues was shown when she took a leading role in convincing the town board that a majority of residents opposed fracking in the Town of Middlefield. Peggy has accomplished a good deal as a concerned citizen, give her the opportunity to accomplish even more as a member of the town board. Remember, her name will not appear on the ballot. You must enter “Peggy Leon” at the bottom when you vote at The Clark Sports Center on Nov. 7. LARRY SMITH Town of Middlefield
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2-3, 2017 POLITICAL LETTERS
Dave Bliss ‘Knows Local, Regional Issues’
To the Editor: There are two worthy candidates running for the seat on the Otsego County Board of Representatives representing the towns of Middlefield, Cherry Valley and Roseboom. So why am I, a lifelong Democrat, voting for the re-election of Republican Dave Bliss? For me the answer is straightforward. I’ve known and respected Dave for many years. He was a very strong supervisor for the
Stammel Has Been Honest, Non-Partisan To the Editor: Andrew Stammel has represented Oneonta in an honest, ethical manner and we need to continue that kind of representation by reelecting him on Nov. 7. As a member of the bipartisan Reform Caucus, he is working to establish strong ethics policies and curb what we have witnessed in much of today’s politics. Andrew’s background, knowledge and personal integrity prove that he is the right man to represent our community on this important caucus. Representative Stammel does not follow strictly party lines or support special interests. His interests are with the community members who have elected him. He will listen to our concerns, do his research, take a stand that he feels is right for us, and tell us honestly what he thinks. Isn’t this just the kind of representation we want to continue? Please join me in voting for Andrew Stammel on Nov. 7. ROSALIE HIGGINS Oneonta
Tarbell Honest, Dedicated, For County Board To the Editor: I grew up in the Oneonta area and return from time to time to visit my good friend Breck Tarbell. I have known Breck for 47 years and in that time he has been dedicated to his family and friends, to his local businesses and work, and to his community. He is the most honest and trustworthy friend I have. I can think of no better person to be on the Otsego County Board of Representatives than Breck Tarbell. He has been involved for many years with the Oneonta Lions Club and is a current member of the Oneonta Planning Board. Having lived in Oneonta for well over 40 years he has a keen sense of the needs of the area and with his background as a local business owner, his leadership skills, and his dedication to the Oneonta community, there can be no better choice than Breck Tarbell for Otsego County Board of Representatives. On Nov. 7, please vote, and vote for Breck Tarbell. ROBERT SALVADOR Vero Beach, Fla.
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Town of Middlefield, before his election to the County Board. He’s done a convincing job in his first term on the board. He knows the local and regional issues and can be counted on to use common sense and smart thinking to help the Board make the decisions we need to succeed in a tough economic environment. JOHN S. DAVIS, M.D. Town of Middlefield
Berliant ‘Strong, Knowledgeable,’ Will Be ‘Strong, Energetic Leader’ To the Editor: Leslie Berliant is running for county representative of District 7 (the towns of Middlefield, Cherry Valley and Roseboom) and during this campaign she has shown herself to be a strong, energetic leader. Leslie’s priority is working with Otsego County communities to develop achievable, common-sense solutions. She is a thoughtful, compassionate listener who has made our concerns her concerns. Leslie Berliant will be a representative we can trust: She is visible in our communities, and she is approachable. She is an effective communicator and creative negotiator, as demonstrated by her role as a founder and owner of successful businesses that help and train individuals to expand their markets. Leslie Berliant understands that many people are frustrated with the county board’s inaction on key issues. We have been waiting for years for the board to hire a county manager: a full-time professional who oversees projects through to completion. Important projects have fallen through the cracks because no one fills this important role. For example, there are many parts of Otsego County still without Internet and cell service – in 2017! In addition, despite the impor-
tance of agriculture to the economy of Otsego County and the livelihoods of its citizens, there is no agricultural committee on the board. Farmers, producers and entrepreneurs need help growing their economic opportunities, and they need a cooperative effort getting their goods to market. Our roads are in rough shape because the highway department has been down several people for years; solving infrastructure problems would create jobs for Otsego County. Leslie Berliant brings these issues to light, and she has talked with community members about common-sense solutions to problems that have faced Otsego County for years. She is fiscally responsible, and we can be certain that she will push for transparency, accountability and cooperation so we will have a realistic and balanced budget, avoiding the declining financial health experienced by the Town of Middlefield. Leslie Berliant understands our needs. She has proven to be an effective communicator and a strong, knowledgeable leader. On Nov. 7, please remember to vote and remember that a vote for Leslie Berliant is a vote for all of us! TAMARA SABA Cherry Valley
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Greek Revival home circa 1841 w/1910 rebuilt addition, 2,656± sq ft. Large entry hall w/open staircase. Den, formal LR and DR all w/fireplace. Butler’s pantry, eat-in kitchen, “cold” storage room off kitchen, hallway closet, laundry, and powder room on first floor. Front porch, glassed-in entry/mudroom off kitchen, attached oversized 1-car garage. Crown moldings, 6/6 windows, wood floors. Upstairs tucked-in “maid’s” room w/private bath, master BR w/¾ bath, 2 BRs and hallway full bath. Lots of storage and walk-up attic. Otsego Lake views. Large backyard w/stone patio and perennials. Parking to left and right of house. Offered by Ashley-Connor Realty $479,000 Visit us on the Web at www.ashleyconnorrealty.com Contact us at info@ashleyconnorrealty.com
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Delightful Lakeland Shores Ranch House Partially finished lower level and 1 ½ car attached garage. Private setting located above St. Rt. 31. Large master BR w/en suite full bath and 2 additional BRs and ¾ bath. Formal LR w/ wood burning stove, semi-formal DR leading to fully glassed all season library/sitting room. Fully applianced kitchen w/cherry wood, Corian counter tops provides ample space. Kitchen w/skylight and pantry. Excellent closet space and storage areas. Rear deck for very private sitting and dining. Lower level has finished sitting/BR, office, work shop and REALTY, INC storage area. Access to Otsego Lake from this private lakeside parcel; exclusive to association owners is common area. 37 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown
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A Rare Opportunity - 3 acres in peaceful settings w/over 300 ft of water frontage, large flat yard, massive 2-car garage w/apartment, private back deck, patio, retaining wall and dock. Large LR w/lake views and fireplace, updated eat-in kitchen, formal DR w/hardwood floors, large family room (w/new french doors to deck), grand foyer, ½ bath, upstairs 3 large BRs w/great closet space, updated full bath, master suite w/full bath, walk-in closet and lake views. Large full basement w/walk-out french doors to patio, high ceilings, concrete foundation. MLS#113503 $474,900
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or Francesca Zambello, opera isn’t just for the summer season. “I’ve always wanted to stage a show outside of our season,” she said. “And part of our role with the festival is to bring as much as we can to our community.” The Glimmerglass Festival will
Cooperstown’s Henry Wager as the Little Prince and Christian Bowers in a 2014 performance in D.C.
►SINGERS AGES 7-17 interested in performing in the Glimmerglass Festival’s “Little Prince” should email auditions@glimmerglass.org
bring a local production Rachel Portman’s opera, “The Little Prince,” based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic storybook, to the Cooperstown High School auditorium Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 19-20. Please See PRINCE, B3
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“Third Rock From The Sun” and “Bigger Than the Beatles” singer Joe Diffie plays a concert to honor the veterans at Foothills this Saturday.
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hird Rock From the Sun” singer Joe Diffie performs a tribute to the veterans, including a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. and free admission for veterans and active duty service members. $25 general admission, 5-9 p.m Saturday, Nov. 4, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Info, tickets, 607-431-2080. ART TO START: The “On Arrival” exhibit ties into next week’s Glimmerglass Film Days festival. Features works by Pooh Kaye, working in dance and video, and Cara Wood-Ginder, paintings on wood. Village Hall Ballroom, Cooperstown. 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. Call 607-547-8881 FOOD & FARMING: “Careers and New Ventures,” conference features knowledgeable speakers, vendors, breakout sessions, panel discussion to inform and inspire NYS farmers and the public. Free, open to all. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-1450. BARBERSHOP CHORUS: The Sweet Adelines chorus performs an A Cappela set of showtunes with guest performer ‘Backtrack.’ Admission, $18. 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-805. PAINT & SIP: Paint along with a guide and enjoy wine and snacks to support the Homeless Shelter and Family Service Association in Oneonta. Tickets, $20 for ages 21+. 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. FILM SERIES: The documentary “13th” is the second film in the monthly “Race Matters” free film series, sponsored by the NAACP and Oneonta Human Rights Commission. Discussion to follow. 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.
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Laurens High School, 64 Main St., Laurens. Call 1-800-RED CROSS. FAMILY CELEBRATION – 3:30-5 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library with the family. Includes free face, painting, balloons, a clown, classic games, refreshments. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980. OPENING RECEPTION – 5 - 7 p.m. Exhibit “On Arrival,” a companion exhibit to the Glimerglass Film Days festival. Features works by Pooh Kaye, working in dance and video, and Cara Wood-Ginder, paintings on wood. Village Hall Ballroom, Cooperstown. Call 607-547-8881. ART EXHIBITS – 5 - 8 p.m. Opening reception for “Material Composites,” sculptures by Madison LaVallee; “Landscape Essence,” handmade papers collage with painting by Betty Bryden; and “Letting & Making Things Happen,” acrylic collage by Carol Saggese. Music by Stefan Chaz. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 607-432-2070. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION – 6-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the centennial of the Huntington Memorial Library and hear about the history of the library, plans for the future, and get a sneak peak at the new design for Huntington Park. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980. FILM SCREENING – 6:30 - 9 p.m. Showing “Logan Lucky.” Tickets, $3. Also 9:30/ The Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. FILM SERIES – 7-10 p.m. Race Matters Film Series fea-
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“But we ran some rehearsals, then the director made some changes to the script, and he was able to get those lines on the fly. He’s a pro.” Though the scene they shot was two minutes long, only about 30 seconds of it made it into the final film. “I was hesitant to tell anyone, just in case they cut my scene,” he said. “They focused a lot on Tom, but I’m there!” However, there was no red-carpet premier for him to attend – while shooting the next installment in the “Mission Impossible” franchise, Cruise, who does his own stunts, broke his ankle. The movie played at the Southside Mall cinema in Oneonta in early October. “I wanted to have a premier
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in Oneonta, but because we didn’t have the Hollywood premier, I didn’t even know if I was in the movie,” he said. “Next time. I’d love to host a screening of a movie for my hometown.” “American Made” is not Carvin’s only role of late. He’s appeared in two episodes of this season of “Modern Family” as a firefighter, including “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Phil Dunphy,” which aired Oct. 25 and is slated to appear in “The Walking Dead” on Sunday, Nov. 12. “I play one of Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) guys,” he said. A fan of the AMC’s hit show since the beginning, he auditioned “four or five times” for a part before
A recent graduate from Hartwick College, Oneonta native Cuyle Carvin was working at Southside Mall when he noticed a classified ad for a movie audition. He’s been chasing his dream of movie stardom ever since.
landing a role as one of the villainous Negan’s violent “saviors” in the episode “Some Guy.” “It’s so secretive that they don’t tell you who you’re
auditioning for,” he said. “They give you fake characters, fake lines, and when you book the role, you don’t know if it’s for one episode or a whole season.”
Carvin and his girlfriend, “Code Black” actress Angela Relucio, bought a house in Senoia, Ga., where the show films. “Atlanta is the new Hollywood,” he said. “So much is filming there.” When the couple is filming in L.A., they rent the house to “Walking Dead” fans. “We’re right across the street from the set of this season,” he said. “You can watch them film.” Carvin, a 1999 OHS grad, is the son of Nadine Stenson, Oneonta, and William Carvin, Dandridge, Tenn. And with one major film under his belt, Carvin knows it’s only a matter of time before he’s on the marquee. “This is just the beginning,” he said.
Young Local Singer Sought To Perform With D.C. Troupe PRINCE/From B1 “The holidays are important for families, so it’s logical to hold a performance that’s suitable for all ages,” said Zambello. “The story is timeless and beautiful.” The opera follows a pilot whose plane has gone down in the Sahara and is rescued by a magical prince from a nearby planet. The two share stories of their travels and those they have met — a wise fox, a delusional king, a scientist and others – and learn to view the world through each other’s eyes. “There are some funny numbers, some of them are moving and some of them are melancholic,” Zambello said. “There’s a lot of humor and charm in the show, so it’s perfect for all ages.” Currently in rehearsals at the Washington National Opera, the show features Christian Bowers as the pilot,
a former Young Artist at the Festival. Previously, Bowers performed as Clyde Griffiths in 2014’s “An American Tragedy,” and Maximilian in “Candide” in 2015. Also returning to the Cooperstown stage from the Kennedy Center are Allegra Del Vita, Raquel Gonzalez and Lisa Williamson, with James Lowe conducting. “That this is coming from the Kennedy Center to Cooperstown is a big deal,” said Zambello. “These performers have a connection with the community, they’re staying here, and it infuses a lot of music into the community.” In 2014, Cooperstown’s Henry Wager played the Little Prince at the Kennedy Center. He will perform in the chorus, as well as serve as the assistant on the production. But Zambello wants to make sure
the community gets involved in the show as well as in the audience. “We’re not bringing in the chorus from D.C.,” she said. “We need 20 children ages 7-17 to learn the music and sing.” There are no auditions, and because the musical isn’t staged, the only requirement is commitment to the rehearsal schedule. Those interested should e-mail auditions@ glimmerglass.org. “It’s perfect for kids who are a little nervous about auditions,” said Zambello. “It’s a great way in. And if more than 20 want to join in, we’ll expand the chorus!” And in returning to the high school, Zambello is bringing the company back to where they began in 1975. “We’re returning to our roots,” she said. “And we’d love to do this every year.”
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS – 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour! GUN SHOW – 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Features 60 dealers showing arms, military relics from pre-Revolutionary war to present. Admission, $2. The Holiday Inn, Rt. 23, Oneonta. Call 607-748-1010. FALL CLEAN UP – 1 - 4 p.m. Have fun outdoors and prepare the gardens for winter. No experience required, tools provided. Rain or shine. Brookwood point, 6000 St. hwy. 80, Cooperstown. call 607-547-2366. TURKEY DINNER – 1 p.m. Enjoy a dinner with the family. Seating at 1, 2:30, & 5. Reservations required. The Portlandville United Methodist Church, 2878 St. Hwy. 28, Portlandville. Call Laurie at 607-432-3928. FILM SCREENING – 1 - 3:30 p.m. Showing “Logan Lucky.” Tickets, $3. Also 6:30 p.m.The Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta. DANCE DEMONSTRATION – 2 p.m. Enjoy a performance and demonstration of Flamenco. Cost, $15. West
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Kortright Center, 49 West Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. Call 607-278-5454. THEATER – 2 p.m. The Catskill Community Players present comedy drama “All in the Timing” consisting of 6 comic sketches about language, life, and complicated romances. Wieting Theater, 168 Main St., Worcester. Call 607-397-8500. FILM CLASS – 5 p.m. View and discuss films with the group. All welcome. Cooperstown Graduate Program, 5838 St. Rt 80, Cooperstown. Call 607-5472586. SQUARE DANCE – 5 - 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of round and square dancing. Cost, $7/member, $8/nonmember. Oneonta Moose Club, W. Broadway, Oneonta. Call 607-435-6871. PAINT & SIP – 6 - 9 p.m. Includes guided painting, gift baskets, food and drink. Proceeds donated to the Homeless Shelter and Family Service Association in Oneonta. Tickets, $20 for ages 21+. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. SHAKESPEARE – 8 p.m. Performance of “Romeo & Juliet.” Tickets, $5. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta.
POETRY WORKSHOP – 1:30-3 p.m. Write poetry, songs with John Michael Zov. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607-267-4435, e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org. LEGOS – 3 - 4 p.m. Play with the library’s Lego collection. Cooperstown Village Library. Call 607-547-8344 YARN WORKSHOP – 5 - 6:30 p.m. Work with instructor Tori to create something for yourself or loved one. All skill levels welcome! Create mittens, hats, more. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St.,
Oneonta. Call (607)267-4435 or e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org FIGURE DRAWING – 6:30 p.m. Non-instructional drawing with a live model. Poses chosen by consensus. Cost $12 per class. The Carriage House Art Studio, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 435-8718. DRAWING GROUP – 7 - 9 p.m. Come practice drawing with a live model. $10 donation. To attend call the Cooperstown Art Association, 607-547-9777.
Tuesday November 7
GENERAL ELECTION – 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Vote on public officers, whether to hold a constitutional convention for NYS, Use of Forest Preserve land, more. PANCAKES – 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage, maple syrup, apple cider, apple sauce, coffee this election day. Cost $6/adult, $4/child. Cooperstown Vets Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown. BLOOD DRIVE – Noon 5 p.m. SUNY Oneonta. Call 1-800-RED CROSS. KNITTING GROUP – 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. TINKERING TUESDAY – 3:30 - 5 p.m. Design a 3D cookie cutter to be printed. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980. PANCAKES – 4 - 7 p.m. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage, maple syrup, apple cider, apple sauce, coffee this election day. Cost $6/adult, $4/child. Cooperstown Vets Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown.
Wednesday November 8
FLU CLINIC – 8:30 a.m.Noon. Adults 18+ can receive vaccination for the flu.
Bassett Medical Center, 1 Atwell Rd., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-7973. VETERANS BREAKFAST – 8:30 a.m. Celebrate the nations veterans. Includes breakfast, student speakers, and keynote speaker Christopher McGinnis, US Army. Upton Central School Cafeteria, 693 NY. 51, Gilbertsville. Call 607-783-2207. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. BLOOD DRIVE – 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fox Care Center, 1 Foxcare Dr., Oneonta. Call 1800-RED CROSS. NETWORKING LUNCHEON – 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Meet peers and hear about the economic forecast/solutions for 2018 with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. Cost, $30/member, $40/ non-member. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Call 607-4324500 Ext. 207. LIVING WELL WORKSHOP – 1 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to actively manage your highblood pressure with a group of your peers. St. Thomas the Apostle, 1 Church St, Cherry Valley. Call 607-547-3360 or e-mail LivingWellSessions@ bassett.org. DISCUSSION GROUP – 3 - 5 p.m. Discussion of current events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. SCRABBLE & POTLUCK – 6 - 9 p.m. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a game of Scrabble with friends. Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 607432-3491 or visit uuso.org. BOOK SIGNING – 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Enjoy a book signing and reading of “Her Rocky Mountain Hero” by Jennifer D. Bokal. The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St., Oneonta. Call 607-433-8898. MORE CALENDAR, B8
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Tickets available at the door or at The Green Toad Bookstore and The Eighth Note. Tickets $25; students $6. Call 607-433-7252 or buy online OneontaConcertAssociation.org
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Pamela A Deane (REP,CON) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Thomas E Hohensee (DEM) Carina Franck (DEM) Rob Bohm (REP) Carl Wenner (REP) HIGHWAY SUPER William A Hribar Sr (DEM) Michael Thayer (REP,WPE) PITTSFIELD SUPERVISOR no candidates CLERK/COLLECTOR Connie Lewis (DEM) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Richard Anderson (LFR) COUNCILMAN – UNEXPIRED TERM Kelly L York (CFR) HIGHWAY SUPER Joseph L Chesebro (DEM,BRD) Shawn Patrick (CIB)
MILFORD SUPERVISOR Bernadette Atwell (REP,SMI) TOWN CLERK Elizabeth Matter (DEM) TOWN JUSTICE Judith Russell (DEM,WOR) Kenneth C Sosnowski (REP) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Marcia A Membrino 44 (DEM) COLLECTOR Timothy E Knapp (REP) MORRIS TOWN PROPOSITION Shall the Town of Morris change the Highway Superintendent position from elected to appointed? SUPERVISOR Lynn A Joy (REP) CLERK/COLLECTOR Linda E Ewing (REP) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Marilyn Roveland (DEM) Brian Bourgeois (REP) William Pickens (REP) HIGHWAY SUPER Jonathan N Foote (REP,BRO) Derrick Anderson (TFC) NEW LISBON SUPERVISOR Edward T Lentz (DEM,GGO) Timothy Ian Miller (REP,CON) CLERK/COLLECTOR Charlene R Wells (DEM) TOWN JUSTICE William B Burdick (DEM) Bruce R Moskos (REP,CON) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Amy McKinnon (DEM,GNL) Nancy Martin-Mathewson (DEM,UNT) John L Pegg (REP) Chris Perrine 12 (FFA) HIGHWAY SUPER William M Whitaker (REP) ONEONTA SUPERVISOR Robert T Wood (DEM,COE) Mike Butler (REP,CON) CLERK/COLLECTOR Cheryl L Shackelton (REP) TOWN JUSTICE (Vote for 2) Sean J Farrell (REP,CON) Karen Liddle (JFL) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) James A McCue (DEM,OCE) Patricia A Jacob (DEM,OCE) Dan Baker (REP) Randy Mowers (REP,CON) HIGHWAY SUPER James A Hurtubise (DEM,OCE) OTEGO SUPERVISOR Joseph S Hurlburt (REP) CLERK/COLLECTOR Teresa R Sears (REP) TOWN JUSTICE Ronald Decker (REP) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Royce Livingston (REP) David Sheldon (REP) HIGHWAY SUPER John E Hurlburt III (REP) OTSEGO SUPERVISOR Meg Kiernan (DEM) CLERK/COLLECTOR
PLAINFIELD SUPERVISOR Todd Paul Lewis (RUR) Lorraine M Garland-Chapman (PVO) TOWN CLERK Sheri Feldman (DEM,PKE) Jon F Cockett (LIR) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Keith Chapman (REP) James D Roberts (PVT) Wendell Rogers (TPE) HIGHWAY SUPER Roderick Jennison (PEO) COLLECTOR Debra A Wheelock (DAW) RICHFIELD SUPERVISOR Paul J Palumbo (REP,CON,IND) CLERK/COLLECTOR Maggie Young (DEM,UNI) Cindy Klemm (REP,CON,IND) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Rex A Seamon (REP,UNI) Larry Frigault (REP,CON,UNI) HIGHWAY SUPER Tim Proctor (REP,CON,IND) ROSEBOOM SUPERVISOR Patti Gustafson (REP) CLERK/COLLECTOR Erin Vandewerker Seeley (DEM) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Allegra Schecter (DEM,ROA) Curtis E Vandewerker (REP) HIGHWAY SUPER Derek S Utter (REP) SPRINGFIELD SUPERVISOR William L Elsey (DEM) TOWN CLERK Jeannette Armstrong (REP,ARM) TOWN JUSTICE Peter Johansen (REP) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Laura J Sikkema (GRE) HIGHWAY SUPER Jeffrey S Miles (REP) COLLECTOR Ann Magruder (REP) UNADILLA SUPERVISOR George A Denys (REP) TOWN CLERK Terry L Yoder (REP) TOWN JUSTICE Stephen L Geer (REP) COUNCILMAN (Vote for 2) Michael E Chambers (REP) Ronald Reed (REP) COUNCILMAN – UNEXPIRED TERM Michael French (REP) HIGHWAY SUPER Rodney P Renwick Rd (REP) ASSESSOR Janet Marr (UPR) COLLECTOR Gloria Meenan
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TREE FARM LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 4 October 2017. 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 1165 Cty Hwy 34, Schenevus, NY 12155. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalNov.16 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BRADY FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 4 October 2017. 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 1165 Cty Hwy 34, Schenevus, NY 12155. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalNov.16 Legal nOtice SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO Plaintiff designates OTSEGO as the place of trial situs of the real property Mortgaged Premises: 6 BRONK STREET ONEONTA, NY 13820 Section: 299.8 Block: 1 Lot: 12 INDEX NO. 2017468 REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MICHELLE KALB, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SALLYANNE D. ROCK; MICHAEL KALB, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SALLYANNE D. ROCK; ANMARI LINARDI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SALLYANNE D. ROCK; FRANK LINARDI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SALLYANNE D. ROCK, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general 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, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, execu-
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tors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, “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, Defendants. To the above named Defendants 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 within 20 days after the 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) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; 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. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $172,500.00 and interest, recorded on February 28, 2013, at Instrument number 2013-1059, of the Public Records of OTSEGO County, New York, covering premises known as 6 BRONK STREET, ONEONTA, NY 13820. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. OTSEGO County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. 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 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 proSee Legals B5
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tect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the 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: August 30, 2017 Westbury, New York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: JADWIGA SZAJNER, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 4LegalNov.2 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Timber Ridge Abodes, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/28/17. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, PO Box 573, Morris, New York 13808. Purpose: For any lawful purpose 6LegalNov.9 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Murray Designs LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/28/17. Office: Otsego County. Northwest Registered Agent, LLC
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At right, Library Director Tina Winstead and Adult Services Librarian Sarah Livington review slides prepared by Templeton Landscape Architects in advance of the Friday, Nov. 3, presentation. Above is a rendering of the “entertainment space.” Jim Kevlin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
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century-old park that tycoon Henry Huntington deeded in 1917 along with his family mansion to what became the Huntington Memorial Library, has been used mostly for passive recreation. “It can be scary,” said Tina Winstead, library director. “A lot of people don’t want to walk through it.” But more people actively using the leafy five-acre refuge in Center City would change that, Winstead and the six-member library board reasoned. With the Huntington Library’s centennial celebration beginning this Friday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. the public will get a first peek at what Tom Breiten of Templeton Landscape Architecture, Fly Creek, calls a “very preliminary conceptual plan” for the five-acre site. (That afternoon, 3:30-5 p.m., “good old-fashioned family fun” is planned, with free face-painting and balloons, and BJ the Clown performing.) “We want to make Huntington Park a place that every community member will come and use,” said Winstead in an interview. Huntington himself perceived the space as more than just a park – hence, the rotunda – and was actually en route here to discuss future plans when he died suddenly in Philadelphia in 1927. Winstead has received preliminary drawings from Breiten that show a formal garden, a children’s garden – not a playground – where pre-school youngsters stopping by with mom can simply play, a circular “respite” area were library goers can rest and perhaps chat with each other, and even an open tent-like “entertainment area.” After Breiten and Palmer met with the library board – Carolyn Austin, chair; and members Richard Jasper, David Hyland, John Pontius, Glenda Bolton and Ruth Allen – they went into the park to talk to
The “Rotunda,” part of the original Huntington Park, was demolished in the 1960s. people using it. During one of their visits, the Community Concert Band was performing, courtesy of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, inspiring the entertainment venue. Those conversations became part of “a melding,” Breiten said, “of what the client envisions and what other possibilities the architect might see.” He described the setting – the mansion and adjoining park – as Victorian-Edwardian, and the plans that will be unveiled Friday are seeking to capture some of the original ambience. After the public inputs and further board discussion, the plans are firmed up, then the fundraising will begin, said Winstead. She anticipates the upgrades could be accomplished with funding in the $100,000 range. The library director expressed optimism that amount could be raised, as Huntington Memorial has a history of outside support. When Henry Huntington – he assumed and expanded the business interests of his uncle, Collis Huntington, one of California’s “Big Four” who founded the Central Pacific Railroad that linked the nation – donated the library and park to the library board, he established what was then a sizeable endowment: $200,000. The library still garners $12,000 a year from endowment.
In the 1972, community leader and attorney Henry Hulbert established a community board that raised $6 million, which generates another $240,000 annually. Other contributions, including a donation from the Town of Oneonta, adds up to $480,000 of the $800,000 budget. City Hall makes up the difference, but the Huntington, Winstead said, is still something of a bargain. Equivalent cities – Norwich and Elmira, for instance – spending about $1 million a year on their libraries. The library actually maintains the park, not the city. Things have changed in the past century, of course, according to Sarah Livingston, the adult services librarian who will be recounting the library’s history at Friday’s gathering. Huntington offered his family’s property in 1917, but the Oneonta Public Library had been chartered in 1893, and had moved to several locations in 24 years. Under the Huntington’s first librarian, Elizabeth Blackall, the facility was only open from 2-9 p.m. Mondays. Under Winstead, it’s open six days a week, 59 hours in all. Usage and other measurements have likewise grown. Arriving here four years ago, Winstead first focused on customer service, removing obstacles to taking out and returning books. “Nobody gets mad at us anymore,” her staff told her. She has also initiated significant advances in making new technologies available to the community. With services like 3D copiers, patrons are “not just consuming information; they’re creating it.” In this context, plans for the park are part of a piece. “It’s been 100 years,” Winstead said. “It’s time to bring this place into the 21st century, to bring this place back to its place of glory.”
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IN MEMORIAM Robert J. Graham, 91; Fox Manager, Musician, Active In Community Life ONEONTA – Robert James Graham, 92, former Fox Hospital business manager and well-known musician who was active in community life in Otsego and Delaware counties, passed away from pneumonia on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. He was born in Delhi on Dec. 20, 1924, the son of Tracy Lyman Graham and Elizabeth Mable Graham. Bob attended A.L. Kellogg School in Treadwell for six years, and then entered Delaware Academy in Delhi, where he
graduated in 1943. He was a co-captain of the football and basketball teams, solo clarinetist in the senior band for three years, king of the junior prom, and president of his senior class. On July 20, 1946, Robert and Marjorie Scoon were married at the Congregational Church in Hall, Ontario County. A daughter, Margo, was born in 1949. Bob worked with his father on the family farm on Spring Lake until August 1947, when he entered Central City Business Institute in Syracuse. After graduation, he began employment
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counties, as well as Lee County in Florida. For 14 years, Bob was affiliated with Otsego County’s recreation program for the elderly, providing musical programs at their senior centers sponsored by the Office for the Aging. Bob was an honorary member of the Delhi Fire Department. He was a member of the department’s
organizational committee, which established ambulance service in the community. He served as a squad member for five years. Bob was a Red Cross Senior First Aid Instructor, and also taught emergency medical technician classes. Bob was a 36-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Delhi, where he served as Sunday School superintendent, trustee, and ruling elder. Since moving to West Davenport in 1972, he has been a member of the West Davenport Methodist Church. Bob was raised to the degree of Master Mason at Delhi Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, in 1954. He served as Master of the Lodge, as organist for six years, and as the Service Officer for the District Deputy Grand Master, Delaware District.
Bob was also a volunteer, project manager, and acting director of Executive Service Corps of Otsego and Delaware counties. He is survived by his daughter, Margo Graham of West Davenport; his best friend, Catharine Ward, of Oneonta; and his sister, Bernice Telian of Delhi. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie, in 1999; and his brother, Glenn William, in 1935. There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A graveside service will take place at a later date in the Little Church Cemetery, Stanley. Bob has requested any memorial donations be made to Catskill Are Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Bookhout Funeral Home.
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at the Russell Archibald Co. in Delhi, a Cadillac dealership. In 1968, Bob began employment with Fox Hospital as a collections manager, and later as the business office manager. During that time, he was active in the Hospital Finance Management Association and the American Guild of Patient Account Managers. He was president of the NY Chapter in 1971. Before his graduation from high school, Bob’s professional music career began with the Burt Pease Orchestra. Through the years, he played the following instruments with most of the popular bands: saxophone, clarinet, accordion, piano, organ, and keyboard. He was an accomplished musician, providing entertainment throughout Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie
ONEONTA – Claudia Barbara Naragon, 70, a legal secretary and City of Oneonta purchasing agent, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 26, 2017. Claudia was the wife of William (Bill) P. Naragon. Claudia and Bill shared 48 years of marriage together. Claudia was born in Brooklyn. She was the daughter of Gerald T. and Bar-
bara M. Smith. She graduated from Cooperstown Central School and in later years, became a certified purchasing agent. Claudia worked for various lawyers as a legal secretary and as a purchasing agent at Oneonta City Hall. Claudia enjoyed numerous hobbies, such as flower gardening, jewelry design, gemstone cutting, collecting
vintage jewelry and reading. She is survived by her husband William P. Naragon; mother, Barbara M. Smith; brother, Truman R. Smith; sister, Loretta Kovatchitch; two children, William G. Naragon and Renee M. Wong; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home.
Steven D. Purdy, 70; Marine, Musician Active In Morris Life MORRIS – Steven D. Purdy, 70, a Marine and musician active in Morris community life, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Steve was born the son of Theodore and Jacqueline Purdy on Aug. 18, 1947 in Walton. He served honorably in the Marine Corps from December 1968 to December 1970. Steve was a long-time resident of Morris and was involved in many community organizations. He was a member of the Red Knights, commissioner of the Morris Fire Department, American Legion Post 1135 Morris, and on the board of the Northeast Classic Car Museum, Norwich. He is survived by his wife Nancy and his daughters Heather (Stephen) Pond and Sarah Purdy (Tim Gould); three grandchildren; brother Dale (Shannon) Purdy, sister Melissa (Roger) Frewert, cousin Patrick O’Hara and family, Uncle Phillip Inglee.
Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Johnston Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10,
at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, South New Berlin, with Father Steve White officiating. Burial will be in the spring.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Steven may be made to the Susquehanna Animal Shelter.
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said Brannan. “We made a lot of adjustments at halftime, and shifted to pretty much all out attack for the second half.” Mother Nature proved to be the deciding factor in the game. With a strong wind at their backs, Oneonta came back to score four unanswered goals in the second half, the first coming off a clever free-kick taken by Oneonta midfielder Alex Brannan immediately after the whistle as Elmira Notre Dame organized their defense. Brannan took the kick while no one was looking, and the ball curled into the back of the net, which was met by a great deal of objection from Elmira Notre Dame. After conferring for a while, the referees allowed the goal and Oneonta was on the board. This opened the flood gates for Oneonta as Brannan assisted the next goal by Eamon Geraghty just 10 minutes later. Both Brannan and Geraghty finished with a goal and an assist, while Tanner Beang scored the go ahead goal with 26:13
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doubt that students want to come to Hartwick, but the question was always how to afford it.” “We want to show our families that a private education is not beyond their reach,” said McGrath. “We want to make this available to all.” And should a student need to take a year off, the money will still be available when they return. “They keep this award, even if their circumstances change,” said Drugovich. When the announcement was made last Wednesday, prospective students began to call immediately. “Our phones were ringing off the hook!” said McGrath. “Parents and guidance counselors were very interested.” “One of our alumni wrote and said that their son wasn’t considering applying, but that now he might have to!” said Drugovich. “We’re hoping that students who might have been concerned about paying for college will take a second look at Hartwick.” It is the first of such scholarships in the state and, Drugovich believes, the country. “As the whole free-college movement rolls out across the country, private colleges have to think about what they’re going to do,” said Drugovich. “Schools are looking at creating different strategies for merit-based scholarships,” said McGrath. “But in boldly celebrating our history this way, we’re the first. There have been other smaller awards at other schools, but none like this.”
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OHS Soccer Team Heads To State Tourney STATES/From A1 championship tournament after winning the Class B Section IV title Saturday, Oct. 28. “We seem to be getting stronger as the season goes on,” said Head Coach Alex Brannan, who has been coaching at Oneonta for 30 years. The Yellowjackets won in a 4-2 come-from-behind win, against the same team that knocked them out of the tournament one year ago. Kicking into the wind in the first half, Oneonta came close to scoring on two different occasions, but with the ball cleared off the line by Elmira Notre Dame, the game remained scoreless until 5:46 left in the half, when Elmira Notre Dame scored their first goal. 90 seconds later, they scored their second, and Oneonta fell into a 2-0 hole. After going down by two goals just before halftime, Head Coach Alex Brannan said that his team made a lot of adjustments. “That second goal really broke our game plan,”
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BOOK DISCUSSION – 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Discuss histories, biography, & fiction around the suffragist movement. Moderated by Susan Goodier. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980.
Thursday November 9
LA LECHE NURSERY – 10 - 11 a.m. Where mothers can breast feed their children among like minded mothers. Downstairs Nursery, First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607638-9058. BLOOD DRIVE – 11 a.m. - 6
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p.m. Oneonta Job Corps, 21 Homer Folks Ave., Oneonta. Call 1-800-RED CROSS. JOB READINESS – 5 - 7 p.m. Work on everything from interviewing, resume creation, job searching, more. Pre-register, space limited. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607-267-4435 or e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org. COOKING CLASS – 5 - 7 p.m. Learn to make a variety of dishes, bring the kids to learn with you, eat what you’ve made. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call 607-267-4435 or e-mail kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org. FILM DAYS – 5:15 - 7:15 p.m. Screening of “Citizen
Jane: Battle for the City,” about the struggle against the progressive urban planning of the 1950s. Includes afterscreening discussion with film interviewee Sanfod Ikeda, professor of economics at SUNY Purchase. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. HARVEST DINNER – Enjoy roast pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, apple sauce, more with St. Mary’s Episcopal Guild. Proceeds benefit food pantries in norther Otsego, southern Herkimer counties. Suggested donation, $8. If attending, bring a place setting. Parish Hall, 112 Public Landing Rd., Springfield Center. Call 267-7578. YARN CLUB – 6 - 7:30 p.m.
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For knitters and crocheters of all skill levels and accompanied youths. Come work together and learn a new skill with April from April’s Yarn Basket. 3rd floor, Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-1980. MUSIC AT THE MANSION – 6:30 - 8 p.m. Present your music then listen to featured performer Mark VanLaeys. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 607432-2070. HISTORY PROGRAM – 6:30 p.m. John Bowers, the Director of Marketing at Hyde Hall, presents “Lights of Hyde Hall.” Kinney Memorial Library, Co. Hwy. 11, Hartwick. call Deb Mackenzie 607293-6635 or Harriett Geywits 315-858-2575 EQUINE CARE – 7 - 9 p.m. Meeting for horse owners, hay growers to learn more about forage quality needs for horses, customers. Pre-registration required. Cost $10/person. Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center, 17 N. Main St., Milford. Call 315-866-7920. MUSICAL – 7:30 p.m. CCS presents “Little Women” about Jo March and her 3 sisters during the Civil War as they grow up. Cooperstown Highschool Auditorium. Call 607-547-8181. OPENING RECEPTION – 7:30 - 9:15 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of
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Glimmerglass Film Days. Meet filmmakers, artists, experts in their fields. Includes the companion exhibition “On Arrival.” Village Hall Ballroom, Cooperstown. FILM DAYS – 9:30 - 11 p.m. See the digitally remastered “Manhattan.” Templeton Hall, 63 Pioneer St., Cooperstown.
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LIVING WELL WORKSHOP – 9 - 11:30 a.m. Learn how to actively manage your highblood pressure in an evidence based way with a group of your peers. 6 Ann St, Richfield Springs. Call (607)547-3360 or e-mail LivingWellSessions@ bassett.org. FILM DAYS – 10 a.m. - Noon. View “One Big Home” and explore the issues of outsized ‘trophy’ homes in Martha’s Vineyard. Includes post-screening discussion with filmmaker Thomas Bena. The Fenimore Art Museum,
Cooperstown. FILM DAYS – 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. View “Windshield: A Vanished Vision,” about an iconic house, its eventual demise, and the family that lived there. Post Screening discussion with Thomas Bena, Peggy Parsons. Jones Center, The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. FILM DAYS – 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. View “Rosenwald,” about the movement to build rural schools for AfricanAmerican children in the South and their legacy today. Post-screening discussion with director Aviva Kempner. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. FARM WALK – 2 p.m. Explore Mohican farm as a home. Walk through fields, gardens, woods, lake shore and understand how each environment supports the different plant, animal life. Mohican farm, 7207 St. Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. Call 607547-4488.
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See dealer for complete details. MSRP, interest rate and monthly payments vary by model. Rebates to dealer to qualified buyers. Stock #MS785 and #MS7074. Tax and fees extra. Offer excludes prior sales and expires 8/31/17. Vehicle photos intended for illustrative purposes only.
HOMES FOR RENT 4 Bedroom, 3+ Bath Town of Oneonta Home on 32 Acres. Now thru 05/15/18.
$1500 per month plus utilities. Call Benson Agency Real Estate at 607-432-4391 TFN
APARTMENTS FOR RENT Cooperstown Village 2 Br Flat. $1,400/month plus 1 month security. includes heat, electric, water. 1,400 sq. ft. No pets, No smoking. Years lease. Off street parking. Call Hubbell’s Real Estate 607-547-5740 TFN Hartwick Studio Apart-
ment 2nd floor…cozy… small deck…newly redone…parking…$475 plus electric…no smoking or pets…references. Call Dave, 607-435-2405. TFN Furnished apartment for rent, 2 bdrs, 1 car garage, laundry. Includes electric & hot water. No pets. $850/ mo+heat, 6 mo - one year lease. 1st, last & 1.mo security required. References. Located in East end Oneonta. 607-307-1500