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OPT Director Patterson Retires – To Drive Again But never one to buck away from public service, the former Fourth Ward alderman took the job, succeedONEONTA ing Jack Snyder, and brought the OPT into a modern zenith, serving more than 700,000 riders a year. fter a Common Council meeting in 2010, Monday, Aug. 21, Patterson will retire, but he won’t Mayor John Nader approached Paul Patbe gone from the OPT long. “I put in an application to terson, then Oneonta Public Transit fleet be a driver,” he said. “I hope they put me back to work manager. “It was just about 10 p.m. and he asked the next day!” me to take over as the administrator of OPT,” said A Utica native, Patterson first became interested in HOMETOWN ONEONTA Patterson. “And at the time, I was running the garage Paul Patterson behind the wheel in buses and trucks at 15, when he worked in a pilot 2000, and as he prepares to retire. too!” Please See OPT, A3 By LIBBY CUDMORE
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Michele Frazier shares a laugh with City Manager George Korthauer after she was unanimously appointed Tuesday, Aug. 15, to fill a vacancy on Common Council.
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ichele Frazier was appointed Tuesday, Aug. 15, unanimously and without discussion, to fill the vacancy of First Ward council member. Mayor Gary Herzig made the recommendation for Fraier to fill the council seat vacated by Paul van der Sommen’s resignation at the end of July to move to Florida. Frazier, a realtor with the Benson Agency, sits on the Oneonta World of Learning board and teaches in the SUNY Delhi Liberal Arts Department. She will serve a term through Dec. 31 and has indicated that she plans to run in November for the remainder of the term. TEEN FOUND: Alyssa F. Jones, missing since Friday, July 28, was located Friday, Aug. 11, in Oneonta’s Trailways Bus Station. She was in good health, according to state police. TWO LAUDED: Husband and wife Walt and Michelle Steinburg were named as the City of Oneonta’s first Employees of the Quarter. She works in Public Safety; he is in Engineering BACK TO SCHOOL: SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College students return to the city on Thursday, Aug. 24
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hen Leslie Kaufman of Delhi started going to the Delaware County Fair in 2000, “I fell in love with it,” she said. “I helped with set-up and clean-up, my kids marched in the 4H parade, I was the supervisor of the rabChristina bit barn for three years. “It was a huge part of our Hunt-Wood leads Wallives.” But in 2015, after Dylann ton protest. Roof killed nine black churchgoers in Charleston, S.C., Kaufman asked the fair board, out of respect for lives lost, to ask vendors not to sell Confederate flags. Kaufmann said fair director Norm Kilpatrick told her, The more, the better. “And that Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA year, more and more flags came out,” she said. Samantha Carrabba, left, Morris, with daughter Miranda, and Pat Knuth, Oneonta, “The atmosphere was ugly and disappointing, gather with signs and flags at the Charlottesville, Va., Solidarity Rally in Muller Plaza and I couldn’t be a part of it. So I quit.” on Monday, Aug. 14. Meanwhile, a related issue was being debated locally: Should Please See FLAG, A7 Confederate flags be for sale at local county fairs?
MAYOR, CITY HALL GO IT ALONE Huntington Library Seeks Freedom From City, Access To More Dollars Last Year, $7 Million. This By LIBBY CUDMORE
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development grants – CFAs – Otsego County learned to its delight it would be awarded $7 million for 13 separate initiatives. When the deadline for this year’s CFAs – consolidated funding applications – passed July 28, the county’s economic development arm, Otsego Now, didn’t even get Please See CFAS, A7
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tephanie Carr, a former Hartwick College student, will return to the college as an Assistant Professor of Biology, one of the 13 new full-time faculty members hired for the 2017-18 academic year. In addition to a B.S. from Hartwick College, she has a ph.D., Colorado School of Mines. • Nathan Elsener, visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, M.F.A., The Florida State University • Bradley Fest, Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Arizona, M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh • Joshua Garrett, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ph.D. (ABD), Albany
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Retiring, OPT’s Patterson Will Drive Again OPT/From A1 program with the National Guard. “I did maintenance there. And when I got to SUNY Oneonta, I drove a school bus,� he said. “My manager, Dennis Brundage, gave me two pieces of advice: Drive safe and be nice to people.� He followed that advice after graduation. “I’ve never stopped driving a bus,� he said. “I managed a fleet of 1,000 buses in the Hudson Valley, and owned bus companies in Buffalo and Poughkeepsie in the 1980s.� In 1992, he and his wife Sarah returned to the city with their children, Jake, Kate and Elizabeth. For a time, dad ran the Play Station indoor playground in Syracuse, and also managed the Oneonta Bus Lines. He served as an alderman and on the school board, and in 2000, became city garage supervisor. “I like Oneonta,� he said. “We could have gone anyplace, but we liked it here.� At OPT, he’s made it his mission to make the buses a vital and sustainable part of Oneonta. “We offer half hour service to every part of town,� he said. “It gives our
elderly, disabled populations and people with low income independence, instead of being shut up at home,� he said. He worked with Springbrook and Arc Otsego to help their clients get to jobs and shopping, and spoke about the importance of transportation at a state conference on people with disabilities. “That has been one of the most fulfilling parts of this job,� he said. “One of the women who comes from Springbrook wrote a book about the bus, and we distributed it at the conference to show how important buses are to this population.� During the flood of 2006, he got to show just how vital the buses can be. “We drove a bus over to Lantern Hill in the middle of the night to evacuate people,� he said. “The fire department was there directing us, and we drove people to the colleges so they would have a place to stay.� And though the garage was destroyed, Patterson saw to it that not a single day of service was missed. “Because I had connections at the Oneonta Bus Lines, we were able to use one of their hubs,� he said. “Our response earned us a national
award in the 100 Best Fleets, and we got that award for two years after that.� He invested in smaller, more fuel-efficient buses for routes with fewer riders. And to keep costs to his riders low, he’s actively sought advertising, including full bus wraps from Moe’s, Peter Clark Student Rentals and Hillside Commons, as well as interior advertising. And with 35 drivers and staff, he has the largest fleet of employees in the city. And he worked with the colleges to make the buses more accessible for students, including the addition of a bus to Hillside Commons, with routes until 3 a.m. on weekends to cut down on drunk driving. “400,000 of our riders are students,� he said. “We wouldn’t be able to run these buses without them.� A new director has not been named, but Patterson hopes that one will be announced shortly. But in the meantime, he’ll be reliving his college days, behind the wheel once again. “I like driving,� he said. “You’re providing a service, and people appreciate what you do.�
Huntington Library Seeks More Independence LIBRARY/From A1 of directors would be selected by all Oneonta School District residents during the annual May vote on the school budget and school board. Additionally, the public will vote on the library’s budget, taking control out of Common Council’s hands. “Right now, people have no say,� said Mayor Gary Herzig. “The board indicated that it was in the best interest of the community to ask council to support their proposal.� And although Common Council voted yes to support the change when it met Tuesday, Aug. 15, voters will have to approve the idea at the ballot box next May. “There isn’t any other library in the state that’s charted this way,� said Winstead of the current arrangement. “And on top of that, in 2000, the Regents Commission made for formal motion that all libraries should work to become public district libraries. “We’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and it’s been very successful in other parts of the state.� In 2015, residents in the Cooperstown School District – in the village, plus the towns of Hartwick, Otsego and Middlefield – voted to make the Cooperstown Village Library a district library. “We love the library, but always felt we needed to get it off the village budget,� said Mayor Jeff Katz. “It passed with 80 percent of the vote, and has been a huge success story.� Currently, city residents pay 90 percent of the library’s budget, but only comprise 40 percent of the patrons. In the town, residents pay 13 cents per $1,000 of assessment, and use the library more heavily than city residents. By spreading out the budget across the school district, Winstead says, it will reduce library taxes on city residents. “They could pay as much as 25 percent less in library taxes. And I don’t think other people will see that much of a difference on their tax bills.�
The taxes will also come on the school tax bill. “It’s a very fair thing to do,� she said. As a public district library, the members of the board would also need to run for their position and be elected by the voters during the school board elections. “If this passes, we’ll have to elect new trustees, so the boards will be running side by side,� she said. “The new trustees will have to develop bylaws and new policies, maybe even look at changing term limits from five years to three.�
Winstead plans to hold informational meetings to inform the voters in the months before the May vote. “The hardest part is educating people on what our charter is,� she said. “It’s very confusing and messy, and we think it should be simple.� But she hopes that she will get the votes she needs. “It’s not the city getting rid of us,� she said. “The biggest change we’ll see is that the community getting a voice.�
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EDITORIAL
How Do We Strengthen – Or Sap – A Symbol?
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emember “The Dukes of Hazzard” (1979-85 on CBS) – and that TV show’s theme song, by Waylon Jennings: “Just’a good ol’ boys “Never meaning no harm “…Been in trouble with the law “Since the day they was born.” John Schneider, who played “Bo” Duke, is the brother of Robert Schneider, the artist who continues to have a following in the Cooperstown area, although he moved to Stamford a couple of years ago. Brother John was actually in Cooperstown, at least once (probably more than once) for a Hall of Fame Induction, probably in 2009. Here’s a plot synopsis: “The Dukes of Hazzard follows the adventures of The Duke Boys, cousins Bo Duke and Luke Duke, who live on a family farm in fictional Hazzard County, Georgia, with their attractive female cousin Daisy and their wise old Uncle Jesse. The amiable John Schneider, right, showed up for his “Bo” Duke audition in “The Duke boys race around in their customized 1969 Dodge Charger stock car, overalls, with an open beer can, cigarettes in a sleeve collar and claimed, in dubbed (The) General Lee, evading crooked a drawl, he was from Snellville. He was actually raised in Mount Kisco, and used to visit brother Robert in Cooperstown.
and corrupt county commissioner Boss Hogg and his bumbling and corrupt Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, and always managing to get caught in the middle of the various escapades and incidents.” Sounds harmless enough. By the way, the General Robert E. Lee had a Stars & Bars – the lately decried Confederate flag – painted on its roof. • How does a symbol gain potency? And, more to the point, lose it? Just 25 years ago, the Stars & Bars was a symbol of post-adolescent hijinks – of laughs – in a fictional place. The local rhetoric of the past few weeks paints a darker picture as protesters seek a ban on the Confederate flag – and on items bearing its image, key chains, cigarette lighters and T-shirts – from booths at the Otsego and Delaware county fairs. Instead of “Bo” Duke, images are summoned up of burning crosses, hooded Klansmen, lynchings. “Hatred,” “racism” are connoted now, not a friendly Southern “ya’ll come back now.” Please See EDITORIAL, A5
FACEBOOK DEBATE TOUCHES ALL BASES
Stars & Bars: Racism, Heritage – Or Should We Just Get A Life! Editor’s Note: Here is the vigorous debate on Facebook that ensued after “Fair Gates Closed to Stars and Bars Foes” was posted Sunday, Aug. 13, on www. allotsego.com Eddie Staroba: More liberals trying to force their whining ways onto everyone else!!! Paul Hallock: I’m so tired of this racism (baloney). Every time this happens these people jump at the opportunity to protest! It has nothing to do with racism or anything of any value but another chance to protest something or anything. There is one race and that is the human race!
Anna Pote: These people and their petition are ridiculous. They know nothing about history and spread the misguided uneducated opinion of many.
Tim Mould: I think it’s funny that most people don’t know what the flag was; all it was was a battle flag used by the northern army of Virginia under the command of General Lee and the battle flag for the army of Tennessee. There’s a history lesson for everyone today. Emily Ahlqvist: I’m so grateful these people stood
up to racism. True heroes! Monica Vogelmann Carrascoso: For those bleating about the Confederate flag being “our history,” THIS is our history: “The State of New York sent over 413,000 men to the Union Army during the Civil War, the largest number from any state. Over 23,000 men from New York were at the Battle of Gettysburg, the second largest contingent of any state north or south, making up one quarter of the Army of the Potomac. They were organized into 68 infantry regiments, one infantry battalion, four companies of sharpshooters, seven cavalry regiments, an independent cavalry company and 16 artillery batteries. Two of
the Army of the Potomac’s corps commanders, Major General Daniel Sickles and Major General Henry Slocum, were from New York. New York lost almost 6,700 casualties in the Battle of Gettysburg, the largest total of any state from either side.” THIS is what you disrespect by flying the flag of the enemy. Brenda Dewey: These people are stupid…this is part of our history...north south...get over it Jenn Tom Brown: These people need to read a history book. Like it or not it’s part of our history, and you can’t just get rid of history because you decide you don’t like it. If it bothers
you, don’t buy it. I don’t like seafood...maybe no one should be allowed to sell that anymore either. The smell offends me. Barb Prostak: If I was running a derby car over there, I would have the Confederate flag painted on the roof. This is just one more reason to move out of NY and down south where I can fly any flag I want. Victoria Susan: Would these people even attend a county fair normally? I highly doubt it! Otego County Fair banned the confederate flag one year... see how that worked out for them? Not very well. Hence allowing the flag again Please See DEBATE, A5
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Faso, Northrup On Stars & Bars, Nazism To the Editor: All Americans – and particularly those in positions of leadership – must reject hate groups such as white supremacists, neo-Nazis, the KKK, and others which have no legitimate place in our political and societal discourse. I am confident that the Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute and hold accountable those
responsible for the abhorrent acts which occurred in Charlottesville over the weekend. JOHN FASO Member of Congress • To the Editor: Selling a flag at a county fair is a First Amendment right, so let’s have no more talk about banning flag sales. As a Southerner and a descendant of men who
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fought and died for the Confederacy, I have never owned a Confederate flag, but if I did, it would be in a historical context, not as an advocacy or justification for slavery. I am saddened to see the flag used to provoke people – like a Nazi helmet on a biker. Why a Yankee would own or fly the Confederate flag simply baffles me. It proves that the South doesn’t have a monopoly on dimwits, just an oversupply. CHIP NORTHRUP Cooperstown
Transfer Station Miscommunication Underscores County Manager Need To the Editor: Otsego County’s solid waste management efforts are guided by county Planning Director Karen Sullivan and her staff. With this in mind, the July 31 announcement that the Northern Transfer Station (NTS) closure would occur Aug. 21 and end Sept. 30 was not ideal. Although unexpected, I understood our department head made a difficult
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decision in the best interest of Otsego County. On July 31, I contacted the Otsego town supervisor, mayor of Cooperstown and others about the closure and encouraged people to attend the Aug. 2 county board meeting to share their feed-
back and concerns. In reflecting on the upcoming closure of NTS and the notification process, I realized Otsego County government operations are in crisis. Our county government is dependent on an ineffective committee and leadership structure, and immediate action is required to strengthen and improve operations. First, the county’s budget Please See MARIETTA, A6
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s we were walking on Main Street last week, we could not help but notice how dirty the sidewalks looked. We have no idea what was spilled or dropped on them, but we have to wonder if all the mess can be cleaned off in hopes of presenting a more pleasant experience for those wandering about downtown. Of course, given the amount of foot traffic on the sidewalks during the summer, we suppose that any attempts to clean the sidewalks would have to wait until after the height of the tourist season abates a bit. But we do certainly hope that some cleaning of the sidewalks is seriously considered by
the powers that be at the village. In fact, in thinking about the sidewalks, we couldn’t help but compare their condition to a description of the village from 1895 that we shared in CATHERINE this column back LAKE in April 1995. At ELLSWORTH that time, one of our more faithful readers had been kind enough to send us some interesting material about the village from The Empire State, Its
Industries and Wealth, first published in 1888 by the American Publishing & Engraving Co. It read in part: “Cooperstown is one of the most pleasant towns in the Empire State, and one of the classic points of our country. It is situated on the shore of Otsego, a beautiful lake worthy of being the fountain head of the brightflowing Susquehanna. …Surrounded with beauty, …Cooperstown is one of the literary meccas of our country, and, by all means, the place to read the works of Cooper, the famous novelist, who made this place his home for many years Please See COLUMN, A6
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Health Reformer’s Cookbook – Wilson, Hurd & Co. of “Our Home” Dansville, New York, have just published a work of 70 pages, which contains a large amount of valuable matter. It is by Mrs. E. Jackson, who for 20 years has been associated with her husband, Dr. James C. Jackson, in the most successful Hygienic Institution in this country. Mrs. Jackson has made the preparation of food in the most wholesome, simple and palatable ways a matter of study and thorough experiment, and the result is before us in “The Health Reformer’s Cookbook.” Every family, whose object is to eat to live rather than live to eat, should possess this book; and indeed, no housekeeper, whatever may be her method of cookery, could fail to derive useful information from it. Price by mail 30 cents. August 1867
40 Years Ago The hearts of old-time railroaders in Oneonta will doubtless know a glow of glee with word that the D&H yards are to be restored to something like their former glory. “The Hump,” an innovation that is Oneonta’s own, is not only to be restored but is already back in actual use. The D&H management has decided to make Oneonta a “production” yard, a yard where trains are put together to alleviate time-consuming delays and extra costs by making stops in other yards. Trains made up here will then travel non-stop to other major locations such as Portland, Maine, Buffalo, or even Washington, D.C. Already, a train leaves Oneonta every afternoon, consigned to the Boston & Maine. That train goes straight through to Portland & Maine. A complete renovation of the local track and ties will be necessary. August 1977
125 Years Ago The Borden Murder – As the outcome of the investigations at Fall River, Massachusetts, following the recent murder of Andrew Borden and his wife, Lizzie Borden, the daughter has been arrested and placed in jail at Taunton. It was from the outset apparent that the authorities and the newspapers were bound to fasten the responsibility for the murders upon Lizzie. She was forced to appear before the District Attorney without counsel, was cross-examined and re-cross-examined by the best criminal lawyers. Every trifling discrepancy in her statements was seized upon by the horde of newspaper correspondents as additional proof that she was guilty of the crime of which she was suspected for no better reason apparently than that the police had been unable to find anyone else whom they could charge with the deed. It will be well for the public to give the young lady the benefit of the doubts which exist. If she is innocent, as she may be, she is certainly entitled to a great deal of sympathy. August 1892
100 Years Ago Company G, the pride of Oneonta and Otsego County, and its representatives in the war, leave Oneonta at 5:30 o’clock this evening for Van Courtland Park, New York City, where it is probable they will remain until the farewell parade for the National Guard of the state in New York City, now announced to occur August 28, after which it is expected that they will proceed to Spartanburg, South Carolina, the mobilization camp, to commence more specific training for the battlefields of Europe. Oneonta should, and doubtless
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August 1957 will give them a glorious farewell. National colors should be displayed everywhere about the city during the day. August 1917
80 Years Ago Between 40 and 50 boys already have signed up for the overnight hike to be held Friday under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A., Secretary Hughes announced yesterday. The lads will leave the Y.M.C.A. at 2 o’clock and will hike to a spot across the Susquehanna River near Colliers, where a tent large enough to house the entire group for the night will be pitched. Each hiker will bring enough food for lunch, supper and breakfast. Mr. Hughes suggests a menu composed of sandwiches for toasting, two potatoes, two hard-boiled eggs or wieners, sweet corn, tomatoes, cookies, pickles, salt and pepper. There will be an opportunity for wading, swimming, fishing and softball. A treasure hunt has been planned and the evening will close with a campfire program. The party will return Saturday. Each boy will take a pencil and pad, and will
Delaware County Judge Robert Estes spends 80 percent of his time on the bench doing a job few people know much about. That’s how much time Judge Estes figures he puts in at Family Court which gets far less attention than criminal court, yet according to most court observers, involves many more people, new rules from the state’s Office of Court Administration that take effect on September 2 will allow the public and members of the media to attend family court hearings. However, if one of the parties to the case objects a judge may consider if a person should not attend “for a compelling reason.” August 1997
10 Years Ago Advice for First-Time “Back-to-School” Shopping Moms – “Watch for sales and bargains because it can get very expensive. Don’t do all the “Back-to School” shopping at once – visiting numerous stores over a period of weeks gives savvy shoppers the opportunity to compare prices and a better chance of getting the best deal. Multiple trips of shorter duration are better for children who might become cranky and over-tired during a marathon, all-day shopping trip. That also means less stress for parents as well. Schoolgenerated shopping lists are often shared with major retailers and can be picked up at stores such as Wal-Mart. August 2007
Whether To Sell Stars, Bars At Fairs Stirs Reactions From Left, Right DEBATE/From A4 Emily Perry: These people are pathetic it’s part of our history and I think the flag is great cause it’s part of history people that think it needs to be banded get over it or don’t go to the fair if they are selling it simple as that schools banded it for kids and they get exspelled seriously and take dukes of hazards off tv because they have the flag on tv seriously people get over it Karen Astheimer: Get a life people. History is history. Refuse it ignore it declined it and you’re bound to repeat it. Hear it. See it. Acknowledge it LEARN FROM IT. Tear down historical symbols do you become the very thing you are fighting Monica Vogelmann Carrascoso: U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today on the white supremacist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia: “Our Founders fought a revolution for the idea that all men are created equal. The heirs of that revolution fought a Civil War to save our nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to that revolutionary proposition. “Nothing less is at stake on the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, where a violent attack has taken at least one American life and injured many others in a confrontation
between our better angels and our worst demons. “White supremacists and neoNazis are, by definition, opposed to American patriotism and the ideals that define us as a people and make our nation special. “As we mourn the tragedy that has occurred in Charlottesville, American patriots of all colors and creeds must come together to defy those who raise the flag of hatred and bigotry.” Kim McIntyre: Look it may have a role in history but what’s the purpose of flying it here? True, it’s the battle flag of Northern VA, as I know it is, then they can fly it there all they want. It’s out of place here and ridiculous. I am not naive It brings along other messages. I lived and worked in Delaware county for fifteen years – I know why it’s being flown. Kid yourselves all you want. Now, I see it flying on Rt 7 in Oneonta I shake my head every time I see
it. Tourism is a large part of our economy did we ever stop to think allowing this turns people off to the beautiful place we live. Being a liberal, as some people state, plays no role I am quite sure there are people from all political persuasions that find this offensive. Segregation breeds hate we live in a troubled world – we need to turn the corner or we will find ourselves right back in the middle of the Civil Right Movement. Let’s move forward in peace. People who want the flag know where to buy the flag it has no place at the County Fair. Mary Torma-Kelly: None of these “protesters” are from here. They are using the Fair for their own media opportunity to take advantage of what happened Saturday in Charlottesville. How “convenient” that Spectrum News was right there. They can not pretend to erase history. Debby Eisemann: Good for them. We will one day see not only the ban of this disgusting flag everywhere but eventually people who are educated enough to understand why the flag must be banned. Bridget McGuinness: It’s a part of history. It’s in school history
books. Leave it alone. Yesterday was a prime example of people’s stupidity & ignorance. It was unnecessary. That’s my opinion Robert Hitt: I wonder how many people would get offended if I showed up wearing this? Get a grip folks. This has nothing to do with racism or hate, you whiners. Teresa Olmstead: these snowflakes need to grow up Ruby Mayweather: “It has no rightful place in our country, and certainly not at our fair.” Really? It’s part of our history. Good or bad, it does have its place. Craig Young: GET OVER IT, IT’S PART OF OUR HISTTRY!!!! Jessica Reed: The confederate flag has no place in today’s society!!!! Brandon Schmiedel: Makes me want to go buy one fly it on back of truck right next to them lmao Ann Gentry: I am the owner of a confederate flag and proud of it
Gavin John: Liberals are really pathetic! They don’t get their way, the need a petition. Get over it! Anna Pote: Guess I will order a new flag for my new car since I can’t take it off my old one lol. Mary Lou Clegg: There is a Liberal with a sign, that says Hate Spoils the Fun, Really? What do U all think U are doing? Causing HATE! Mary Lou Clegg: Oh I see the Yankees don’t like the Confederate flag, It’s part of History ! get over it... Stop trending on me.... Arthur Barrett: The confederates lost bigtime,when the hell are you going to accept and get over it. Doug Knox: This ban thing is ridiculous. Talk about ignorance! Andrew Gould: Somebody call Al Sharpton and Gloria Allred… Brian Schermerhorn: BLAH BLAH BLAH! Karen Budine: Good deal. All images of hate should be banned. Joe Lepetich: Surprise...ever seen the people at the fair? The pieces of art were posted by the participants.
EDITORIAL: Goal Should Be To Sap Vitality From Stars & Bars, Not Censor It EDITORIAL/From A5 Is that a step forward? Think about it: For most of many of our lives, the hammer and sickle was a hugely potent symbol, of World War II atrocities, of government-induced famine, of Gulags, of – in those days before “Imagine” became the modern gospel – atheism, of nuclear holocaust. What changed was the reality. Communism failed. The Soviet Union collapsed. The reality behind the symbol dissipated. Say what you will about Putin’s Russia – nasty place, for sure – it’s no evil empire; perhaps an evil tinpot
dictatorship, albeit nucleararmed. • Since we’re wading into deep water, we might as well go all the way. At the vigils in front of Cooperstown Baptist Church last Sunday and in Muller Plaza Monday evening, those words, “evil” and “hatred,” seemed to be on all lips. Maybe we aren’t running in the right circles, but we don’t run into much of either day-to-day around here. Instead of evil, maybe ignorance, or at least imperfect knowledge. And none of the sides in our fractured nation seems to have the
John Kosmer ran across this photo from 1934, of 34,000 Nazi sympathizers at a rally in Madison Square Garden.
monopoly. And, not hatred but its flip side, fear. And, in a nation at war for 16 years, with the vast majority of Americans facing erod-
ing finances and futures, in a snoopocracy, where personal and public mores are eroding, healthcare is unaffordable for most, and heroin haunts every small-
town corner, fear seems a sensible response. The good news: Ignorance and fear are less formidable than evil and hatred. Our friend John Kosmer, the former county rep from Fly Creek, had run across a photo from 1934, of a pro-Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden attended by 34,000 Americans. One lesson – it can happen here. But there’s another lesson – it didn’t. The nation pulled together, fought and won World War II, and emerged stronger than before, because of the traditional American ideals behind another flag, the
Stars & Stripes – one nation, not some crazy quilt, with liberty and justice for all. • To end, a special pleading from the Fourth Estate: At base, flags are just pieces of colored cloth. Short of shouting fire in a crowded theater, the First Amendment allows we Americans to say what we think, to embrace what symbols we will, and take our lumps. Let’s not get distracted by pretty, fluttering colors. Instead, let’s work on FDR’s freedom from fear, from want, of worship and, oh yes, of speech – and give each other a break – and our nation will be fine.
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ELLSWORTH: New York Was Empire State, Cooperstown Jewel In Crown COLUMN/From A4 “…Cooperstown is the capital of one of the most beautiful and attractive of the counties into which the Empire State is divided...The county boasts of several beautiful lakes, which lie safely ensconced on the top of some lofty upland. Otsego Lake is a beautiful sheet of water... “Few towns in the Empire State can be compared with Cooperstown in natural or acquired beauty. …In the regularity in which it is laid out, and the beauty and width of its foliage-shaded streets, in the substantial character of its public and business structures … it certainly stands unrivaled in the state. Cooperstown
holds forth rare enjoyment and opportunity for investment. She offers cordial hospitality and invites the visitor to make with her his permanent home, if he has within him the elements that make a good and useful citizen… “The climate is healthy and longevity is proverbial … Cooperstown is abreast of the times, having a gas and water works and a drainage system second to none, well paved streets with such declivity that they cannot remain unclean; a debt small and well placed; and the most effective protection for person and property be a well disciplined police force and well drilled and equipped fire department.
“The principle business streets are paved; in the residence district many of the streets are macadamized; but everywhere the roadways and sidewalks are good; the streets are wide and usually intersecting at right angles and in the dwelling section the shade is ample… • “The town is well governed and the taxation low, living cheap and suitable building lands are to be had on every hand. The water supply is abundant, pure and wholesome. The town has many fine substantial buildings … The society of Cooperstown is perfect. The people are moral and conservative, enlightened
and progressive. Churches and schools are their most cherished institutions… “In addition, there are two ably managed and well edited weekly newspapers that keep the citizens supplied with chronicles of local occurrences, important happenings in all parts of the country, and prominent events abroad, besides discussing in an independent and impartial spirit all public questions.” We must admit there is no doubt that certain changes would have to be made to this 1895 description of the village in order to update it to reflect the current conditions within the village. In fact, we were sorely
MARIETTA: Miscommunication Shows Need For Manager MARIETTA/From A4 is over $100 million and employs hundreds of people, and yet the county has no central authority, manager or administrator. Thus, operating decisions are funneled through a group of committees carrying out a duplicative approval process, where a home committee votes on actions first, then this same action is voted on and approved by the Admin Committee, and finally the full board votes on this resolution at a board meeting. This system of management by committee is significantly limited by monthly committee and board meetings. The end result is the county board approving operating transactions. Hiring a new employee, making a budget transfer, or carrying out a purchase of supplies are common examples. The county board’s focus on transactional decisions limits the opportunity to address other policy considerations. Committee meetings require department heads to provide detailed background information on actions like a budgeted new hire, while leaving little to no time for other policy considerations and discussions. Another challenge is the micromanagement of general operations. In recent years, committees have struggled to complete various projects, like a workplace violence investigation, compensation study of department heads, fleet management program, and even Onondaga County purchasing partnership. Where committees have taken on general operations, the structure and limitations of the committee system have obstructed decision making and action. Ultimately, department heads, who are the experts and carry out operations, are key to successful implementation of policy decisions the county representatives approve. Thus, when the county decided to renovate the NTS, implementation of this decision rests with the planning director and her staff. If the SWEC Committee were to have taken a direct operations role in managing this process, construction decisions would have been clearly limited or not completed in a timely manner. Finally, the county’s leadership structure is insufficient to support operations. There is a county chair, who is elected annually by the board, but the chair is not a full-time position. The chair is not positioned as a county manager or administrator, nor does the chair supervise department heads on a daily basis. The chair also does not convene management meetings with all department heads.
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In a tour of the Northern Transfer Station, county Planning Director Karen Sullivan tells how the scales (in upper left) will be moved forward to where dumpsters (right) are now, to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. The potholed driveway will also be repaved. The site will be closed for five weeks, beginning next Monday, Aug. 20. There is no coordination of the committees or committee chairs either. The county chair position exists more as a mechanism to set up committees, make appointments, run board meetings, approve contracts and serve as a point of contact.
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tempted to do just that. But then we thought we would be depriving our readers of the chance to make such corrections as they see fit. And thus, we will only note that no mention was made in 1895 that any sidewalk was in the condition, not to mention the state of clutter, in which we seem to find the sidewalks today.
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County depends on embracing change. The current system is failing us, and we must take immediate action. First, the county should no longer delay approving a county manager position. Otsego County needs a central point of contact who will supervise and convene department heads, while supporting them in their positions. A county manager will also guide the implementation of policy set by the county board and bring it into action. Committee meetings can be streamlined and allow policy discussions. The county board chair position will be improved and focus on policy development. The chair can also better coordinate the committee chairs and provide more direction. Overall, these changes will allow the county to be more effective and achieve greater success with its committee system and county board chair position. ANDREW STAMMEL County Representative Cooperstown/Town of Otsego
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radicalized,” said Christina Hunt-Wood, a Hobart-based artist who helped start the group. “To put the Confederate flag out there, so prominently, sends an overt message – you don’t belong here.” “This fair used to be a magical experience,” said Kaufman. “But like our slogan says, ‘Hate spoils the fun.’” Though they tried to deliver the petition to Board President Ed Rossley, he refused to accept it. “The board told us we couldn’t be there,” said HuntWood. “They closed the gate on us and threatened to have us arrested.” Eventually, the petition was delivered to board secretary Jason Craig. Rossley said “no comment” in response to questions about the petitions and the flags. Although the Otsego County Fair banned the sale of Confederate flags in 2015, recently they’ve crept back in. “I was there with my family and we were having a great time, but when we went through
the vendor area, I was struck by the abundance of Confederate flags,” said Will Walker, CGP associate professor of history. “One vendor had at least three wall-sized flags for sale, and another was just using the flag as a backdrop where he was selling little wind-up toys. I was very disturbed.” He went to the front office and met with director Dwayne Jackson to lodge a formal complaint. “I told him the board doesn’t take a stance for or against,” said Jackson. “I read his complaint to the board, but there wasn’t any discussion.” But when asked about Walker’s complaint specifically, Roberts said the board had no comment. “We don’t make an issue out of it,” said president Doug Roberts. “I personally hadn’t heard any complaints.” As it happened, the Delaware fair opened the day after the confrontation in Charlottesville, Va., that left a 32-yearold woman killed and 19 others injured.
During the solidarity rally for Charlottesville Monday, Aug. 14, in Oneonta’s Muller Plaza, Hunt-Wood asked people to continue signing the petition, which she will deliver to the Delaware County Fair Board at the conclusion of the fair. “We’ll keep pushing,” she said. The day before, Cooperstown clergy and 50 others gathered on the front lawn of the Baptist Church for a noontime ecumenical vigil to reflect on Charlottesville, but the Otsego fair, which ended Aug. 6, so it wasn’t specifically mentioned. The Rev. Joseph Perdue, quoted Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “Silence in the face of evil is evil.” “This is the most high-profile event in Delaware County,” said Kaufman. “We’re going to take this to the tourism board and the fair’s sponsors, like McDonald’s, Kraft and the local banks. For them to be aligned with this kind of hate is unacceptable, and we hope they’ll put pressure on the board.”
Otsego Now: From $7 Million Last Year To Nothing CFAS/From A1 in the game. Lacking any staff after all resigned in June, and short three board members, the county IDA decided to submit no CFA applications this year, the mayors of the county’s two largest municipalities, Oneonta’s Gary Herzig and Cooperstown’s Jeff Katz, confirmed this week. On learning the news from the Otsego Now board, Herzig advised them, “on applications we thought were imperative, we would move forward on our own,” as follows: • $300,000 in equipment for the food and beverage center, proposed in the former Oneonta Ford building at Chestnut and Market. The mayor said City Hall already has $477,000 in hand to demolish the structure, and that negotiations with the building’s owner, Twelve Tribes, to acquire the property “are going well; we’ve making progress.” • A planning grant for waterfront revitalization, in partnership with the Town of Oneonta, “to take a look at our waterfront” on the Susquehanna River and related creeks, “to see if we can create a plan to better utilize them.” The new city manager, George Korthauer, successfully redeveloped the waterfront in Petoskey, Mich., during his quarter-century tenure at city manager there. • $300,000 for demolition of the deteriorating Damaschke Field grandstand. • $200,000 microenterprise grants to fuel entrepreneurial activity in the city. • $750,000 to repair the upper reservoir dam on Wilber Lake, the city’s water supply. “Nothing is on hold. We are moving ahead on all fronts,” Herzig said. Katz struck a similar tone: “Anything the village wants to pursue, the village will pursue” without the help of Otsego Now. Village Hall submitted its own applications by the deadline, seeking grants for park upgrades, further 22 Main improvements, and more to offset the cost of the sewagetreatment plant reconstruction. Still, he regretted the loss of Otsego Now President Sandy Mathes, who resigned after county board chair Kathy Clark, R-Otego, successfully stacked the board with mem-
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The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. HOPS FESTIVAL – 10 a.m.5 p.m. Learn, celebrate local history of hops in Cooperstown area. Includes family friendly activities, exhibit, presentations by tradesmen, learn role of hops in daily life. Includes opportunities to brew, taste craft bears. Finish with food & drink with friends on the Bump Tavern Green. Tickets, $12 adults, $10.50 seniors, $6 juniors. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. FARM FAMILY TOUR – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Discover family life in 1845. Includes hands-on activities in learning, playing, working on 19th century farm. Celebrate completion of tasks with free ride on the carousel. Free with admission. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. MORE CALENDAR B5
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Northern Otsego Summer Tradition Returns To Roseboom This Year TRACTORS/From B1 escaped apprehension then, and last year got through a couple health setbacks that prevented the 18-year-old highpoint of the summer season IF YOU GO: around Roseboom here Antique Power from Days are 9 happena.m.-5 p.m. ing in Saturday2016. Sunday, Aug. 19-20, next But at to the Grange Springon John Deere field Road. PanCenter’s cakes each day, famed 7-11. Church Fourth service, 10 a.m. of July Sunday. Parade, John Van Buren was back, in the seat of his 1951 John Deere tractor, advertising Antique Power Days for this weekend, Aug. 19-20, at the Grange Hall down the street and around the corner from Bob’s Corner Store. As you might expect, Roseboom Antique Power Days – it peaked at 350 vehicles a few years ago; John expects 250 this year – didn’t just happen. “We started collecting them, a few at a time,” he said in an interview. “We just decided one year we would kind of share them with folks.” The first year – 1999 – 37 tractors were on display. 75 the second year. 150 the third. “Seems like every year we almost doubled,” he said. There were tractor aficionados who always participated, foremost among them Bob Scrambling, the Cherry Valley farmer and International Harvester Farmall enthusiast; former Schoharie
Worcester, and a sympathetic waitress told him Webb Badgley’s farm was available. Soon, John and Norma – he’s from Brooker Hollow; she from Richmondville – were milking 37 Holsteins on 82 acres in Roseboom, with the help of, yes, a John Deere tractor. That’s a small farm by today’s standards, but “I paid for the farm and raised my family on 82 acres,” Van Buren can say today. On the side, John was an Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.com inseminator for American If you see this John Deere Jack at RoseBreeder Service, so made boom Antique Power the rounds of many farms. Days, it may be worth Often, he’d spot a tractor $1 million to you, rusting in the weeds behind according to this Wanta barn. “We could buy a ed poster. (Don’t ask These youngsters are a bit older than they were in 2014, but no doubt this woman: She’s cov- tractor for 100, 200, 300 remember there are good times for all ages at Roseboom Antique bucks – I thought it was a ering for him!) Power Days. good investment,” he said. County Sheriff John Bates, “I couldn’t afford to son Brian – as teens can do mechanics at BOCES, and Norma fills the Grange and Carl Barbic, the former have them fixed so I had to – scoffed at his father’s side with the growing computerHall with a giant tag sale; Seward town supervisor, learn,” he continued. Soon, interest. Out of high school, ization of tractors and comshe spends the off months pals from their school days however, he got helped though, he suddenly became plexity of tractor maintefrequenting smaller tag sales at Cobleskill Ag & Tech. from an unexpected source. intrigued. nance and repair, they make for product. Likewise, she Scrambling – he and During high school, eldest a pretty good team. John’s scours after-Christmas sales Barbic have passed away fine with antique tractors; for the giant Chinese auc– brought in the Northeast anything newer than 1960, tion. Chapter of the IH Collectors however, “it has to go to Other annual highlights Club the year the 350-tracBrian.” include the 7-11 pancake tor record was set. But, on “He can read a book and breakfast each day, and the purpose, the Van Burens tell you what needs to be church service at 10 a.m. on have stayed clear of clubs. done,” said the father. “I Sunday. Pastor Ron Fralich “When you have a club, need to take it apart and put preaches and Barb Lucas you have conflict,” said Van it back together again – and sets up her portable organ. Buren. “If you don’t like tell you what needs to be If you drive local highwhat I do, don’t come.” (He done.” All these years later, ways, you’ve seen the simquickly added, however, not a day goes by “without ple white signs – a tractor that he is open to suggesus talking about tractors or profile with black lettering tions.) working on a tractor.” – advertising the happening. The Van Burens trace Brian, as you might exBut the word spreads far the origins back to the pect, had also been a mainand wide. 1960s. The young couple Photo courtesy the Van Burens stay in the development of “Believe it or not, people had been renting a farm Miraculously, weather has been near-perfect Antique Tractor Days, and call from Florida,” said in East Worcester, but the every one of the 10 Antique Power Days – sons Aaron, Stacey and Norma. One year, a call owner didn’t want to rent except in 2010, when this photo was snapped Kevin – he, to a less degree; came from Tennessee: “Do after Cherry Valley Creek flooded. This weekend, it anymore. One fateful “motorcycles are his thing” you allow golf carts?” The both days are expected to be mostly sunny with day, the Van Buren stopped – help out too. Van Burens do, and the conhighs in the 80s. by Walt’s Restaurant in tingent from the Volunteer State showed up. Why do people keep coming back? “Quiet,” said John. “There’s not a lot of loud music. No speeding. No ramming.” And it’s easy to find. Roseboom Antique Power Days is on John Deere Road (after, not the Van Burens’ event, but a tractor dealership that closed in the 1960s.) Some things are meant to be. 18 holes with carts - $20 per player
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RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $123,000.00 and interest, recorded on November 19, 2007, in Book 1539 at Page 408, of the Public Records of OTSEGO County, New York, covering premises known as 228 LOCKWOOD RD, MOUNT UPTON, NY 13809.
Date of filing: 7/26/17; Office of the LLC: Otsego Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 5069 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, New York 13326; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalSept.14
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.
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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 protect 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 9, 2017 Westbury, New York RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: DANIEL GREENBAUM, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 4LegalSept.8 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of COOPERSTOWN BEVERAGE COMPANY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 20, 2017. The office af the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon hirn/her to: The LLC, P.O. Box 827, Oneonta, NY 13820. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 6LegalSept.14 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Royal Equities of Cooperstown LLC;
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Royal Ford Motors of Cooperstown LLC; Date of filing: 7/26/17; Office of the LLC: Otsego Co.; The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 5069 State Highway 28, Cooperstown, New York 13326; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalSept.14 Legal nOtice SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 20160786 Date of Filing: July 13, 2017 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO JAMES B NUTTER & COMPANY, Plaintiff, -against- THOMAS D. LYNCH, JR. A/K/A THOMAS D. LYNCH, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said THOMAS D. LYNCH, JR. A/ K/A THOMAS D. LYNCH, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED 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(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, ex-
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clusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, 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 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 protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Michael V. Coccoma of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on June 28, 2017, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Otsego, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by THOMAS D. LYNCH, JR. A/K/A THOMAS D. LYNCH, to JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY bearing date April 4, 2008 and recorded in the County of Otsego on April 25, 2008 in Book 1551 of Mortgages at Page 42. Said premises being known as and by 32 FAIR STREET, ONEONTA, NY 13820, which is more fully described in the attached Schedule “A.” Date: June 12, 2017 Batavia, New York Andrea Clattenburg, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State
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Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies. 4LegalAug.31 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Leatherstocking Trolley Company, LLC Filed 7/13/17 Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 328 County Highway 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: all lawful 6LegalSept.7 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: GOHDE ENTERPRISES RENTALS LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 26 July 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 PO Box 319, Cherry Valley, NY 13320. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalSept.7 Legal nOtice STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF OTSEGO SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 20170159
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ERIC KITCHENS A/K/A ERIC HERBERT KITCHENS, 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 attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons,
exclusive of the day of service, 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 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 protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of Honorable Michael V. Coccoma, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 16th day of June, 2017 at Cooperstown, New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: Tax I.D. No. 230.00-1-12.00 ALL THAT tract or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being in the Town of Maryland, County of Otsego and State of New York, on the westerly side of the public highway leading from the Schenevus-Westford State Highway near the residence of Russell French to State Highway No. 7 just Westerly of the Elk Creek Bridge and bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the center of said highway between lands of the parties hereto; and RUNNING THENCE Westerly in a straight line between said lands three hundred feet to a point; THENCE Northerly in a straight line parallel with said highway and three hundred feet Westerly therefrom to a point two hundred feet Southerly of lands of Russell French; THENCE Easterly in a straight line parallel with the first line herein described to the center of said highway; and THENCE Southerly along the center of said highway to the place of BEGINNING. EXCEPTING RESERVING from this conveyance a right of way fifteen feet in width along the southerly line of the premises
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above described as a means of access for first parties and their assigns from said highway to lands of first parties lying westerly of above premises. Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record. These premises are also known as 173177 Valder Road a/k/a 177 Valder Road, Maryland, NY 12116 a/k/a Schenevus, NY 12155. WOODS OVIATT GILMAN LLP Attorney for Plaintiff 700 Crossroads Building 2 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Focus & Connected LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/12/2017. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4038 Seton Ave, Bronx, NY 10466. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalAug.31 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of AMT Goods LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/12/2017. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4038 Seton Ave, Bronx, NY 10466. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalAug.31 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of 473 Main Street LLC. Arts of Org. filed with New York Secy of State (SSNY) on 7/12/17. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 4038 Seton Ave, Bronx, NY 10466. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalAug.31 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of H4 PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on July 3, 2017. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to: The LLC, 1883 Ballina Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 6LegalAug.17
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Local Eclipse Hunters Preparing For Journey To ‘Maximum Coverage’ ECLIPSE/From B1 I had to go,” she said. “Even as we were planning this trip at the beginning of the year, the hotels were already all sold out!” Dostal – along with her friend Chris Rolko – will be one of several Otsego County residents heading south to view the first total eclipse to cross the United States since 1945. The total eclipse – where the moon will pass completely in front of the sun – is the first to cross coastto-coast since July 1945 and will start in Madras, Ore. at 9:06 a.m., concluding in Columbia, S.C. at 4:06 p.m. For those outside the zone of totality, a partial eclipse will be visible. ‘You’ll be able to see about 70 percent here in Otsego County,” said Robert Iversen, Cooperstown. Iversen and his mother, Tamara Razzano, will meet with friends near New Franklin, Mo., where a
Julie Dostal and Chris Rolko plan to wear Eclipse glasses approved by NASA, and encourage others only to use glasses with that certifi cation.
totality of more than two minutes will be visible. “I got a Celestron telescope as a graduation present, so I’m going to try out my solar filter,” he said. Iversen also built his own Camera Obscura out of a
camera lens, cardboard and wax paper. “It bends the light to project the image onto the screen so you don’t burn out your eyes looking at the sun,” he said. “It’ll offer a clearer picture than a pinhole camera.”
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TRUNK SHOW – 12:301:30 p.m. Presenting “Box and Cox” (1847) by John Madison Morton and performed by some of the best actors in our area. On the Tavern Green at The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. DREAMCATCHER WORKSHOP – 2-5 p.m. Create your own Dream Catcher with FORDO. Registration required, space limited. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call (607)267-4435 WOMEN’S RIGHTS – 2 p.m. Vignettes by the Templeton Players portray what it meant to be a woman in the 1800’s. Attend Reverend Bush’s address on women’s place in society at 2, participate in Carrie Finkles rally calling for equality, liberty at 2:30. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Opening new exhibit “And the Children Spoke,” in which artists reflected on formative experiences and the places that shaped them. The Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main st.,
Brewery Ommegang is seeking individuals for work in our Visitors Center. Positions include Servers, Hosts, Line Cooks, Store Staff/ Tour Guides, Servers, and Bar Back/Bussers. Qualified candidates will have strong customer service experience, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, a passion for good beer (especially Ommegang!) and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A flexible schedule is a must, including holidays, nights and weekends. Please apply at ommegang.com/#!jobs. Brewery Ommegang is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Street Superintendent The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for the position of Street Superintendent. This is a full-time position with a salary of $40,000 annually and attractive benefits. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. Candidates must possess at least four years of satisfactory experience in the maintenance and repair of streets. Preference in appointment may be given to candidates with a valid Class A or B CDL. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Village of Cooperstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further information regarding the position and to obtain an application please contact the Village Administrator’s Office at 607-547-2411 or send your resumé and cover letter to: Teri L. Barown, RMC, Village Administrator, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
herself as a hobby photographer, will set up her camera to try and capture the eclipse. “I want to try out my neutral density filter,” she said. “It almost completely blacks out the camera.” However, she won’t be looking through the lens while the sky goes dark. “I
want to live in the moment,” she said. “I want to be a participant, not a photographer.” Scientific American has asked people to send their time and GPS-stamped photos of the eclipse in order to create a full timeline. In addition to viewing the eclipse, Dostal and Rolko will participate in a “virtual 5K” race to commemorate the event. They’ll run through Mammoth Cave State Park and log their time on the website, then receive a commemorative medal. “The medal shows the moon moving over the sun,” said Rolko. “The money raised goes to the National Parks.” And Iversen, who is planning on studying aerospace Ian Austin/ OTSEGO.life engineering at the UniverIversen has put sity of Lyon, France, plans together a homemade to take what he sees back Camera Obscura, to school with him. “My which will allow him friends are already asking to watch the eclipse me to send pictures!” he through a lens at no said. danger to his vision.
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And both Iversen and Dostal purchased Eclipse glasses from Amazon to protect their eyes during the event. But be warned: Sunglasses are not enough to protect your eyes during the eclipse, and Amazon is cracking down on sellers peddling dangerous counterfeits. “Look for the ones that are approved by NASA,” said Dostal. NASA has said that viewers can take their glasses off when it is so dark that you cannot see anything, but know when to put them back on so as not to damage the eye. While viewing a partial eclipse, it is not safe to remove eye protection at all. Dostal, Rolko, Iversen and Razzano will have between two – two and a half minutes in total darkness. “I hear it’s eerie to see everything get dark in the middle of the day,” said Dostal. And in addition to her glasses, Dostal, who bills
The Cooperstown Food Pantry is seeking an energetic, well organized person who enjoys working with people and wants to make a difference as full-time Executive Director who will be the chief administrator of the organization with overall responsibilities for planning, administration and management of all programs and internal systems. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for all areas of agency operation and policy implementation. The successful candidate will have a minimum of an associate degree or a high school diploma with two years experience in a non-profit or related field. Resumes may be mailed to Cooperstown Food Pantry, 25 Church Street, Cooperstown NY 13326 or emailed to director@ cooperstownfoodpantry.org by September 1.
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HEALTH AWARENESS – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Health awareness weekend at Hall of Fame features book discussion by author/cancer survivor Danny Clinkscale, book signing, BASE program, presentation on cancer and baseball players, free cancer screenings in Pioneer Park. Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. Call (607)547-0362 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Experience a civil war encampment with the 125th & 61st New York Regiments to 3 p.m. Includes a chapel service at 9:30, a 1860 Military Drill at 11. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-5098 TRUNK SHOW – 12:30-1:30 p.m. See Saturday Listing.
SUMMER SUNDAY SERIES – 1-3 p.m. Celebrate the Centennial of WWI. RN’s Gertrude Hutchinson DNS. & Dr. Jeanne Westcott PhD., present on medical & health problems faced by soldiers on the battlefront. Focus on health problems, treatment, who provided the care. Junction of Wilcox Ave. & Henry St., Oneonta. MEDIUMSHIP WORKSHOP – 1-3 p.m. Connect with loved ones, bring questions. Darling Hill Farm Retreat, 404 Ed Herman Rd, Westford. RSVP Storyducey@gmail.com. ANTI-RENT WAR VIGNETTES – 2 p.m. The Templeton players perform short vignettes portraying historical events, characters, and folklore. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. PIANO CONCERT – 3 p.m. Tim Horne performs piano pieces from Oneonta’s music history. Last day of Oneonta Music History Exhibition. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Call (607)432-0960 TEDDY BEAR CONCERT – 3 p.m. Bring your child and their teddy bear friend for a concert featuring a Walt Disney Band Showcase, Fantasy on the Dargason, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Beauty and the Beast, more. The Upper Pavillion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. Call (607)437-0152 SQUARE DANCE – 5-9 p.m. Go dancing with your friends. Oneonta Moose Club, 87 West Broadway, Oneonta. Call Sandy @ 435-6871 CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. The summer music festival presents “Time for Three.” The Otesaga, Cooperstown.
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School croSSing guard The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for a School Crossing Guard. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. For further information and applications please contact the Village Administrator at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE. Village Administrator, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
BLOOD DRIVE – 1-6 p.m. Help save patients in the hospital. Donate blood and platelets at United Methodist Church, 111 Main St., Worcester. Call 1-800-REDCROSS 3-D PRINTING – 3:30-7:30 p.m. Open hours for 3-D printing. Work on designs, ask questions, no appointment needed. Material fees apply. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. FIGURE DRAWING – 6:30 p.m. Non-instructional draw-
ing with live model. Poses chosen by consensus. Cost $12/class. The Carriage House Art Studio, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Call 435-8718 DRAWING GROUP – 7-9 p.m. Practice drawing with live model. $10 donation. To attend call the Cooperstown Art Association, (607)547-9777
Tuesday August 22
STORY TIME – 10:30 a.m. Spend morning with your child. Listen to a story, sing-a-long, make a craft. For children pre-school-first grade with adult. This weeks theme, Sheep Go To Sleep. Filers Corners School, The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. KNITTING GROUP – 1:303:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, BLOOD DRIVE – 2-6 p.m. Help save patients in the hospital. Donate blood, platelets. The Salvation Arm, 25 River St., Oneonta. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit http://www. redcrossblood.org/ 3-D PRINTING WORKSHOP – 3:30-5 p.m. Children 8+ design, print fidget spinner. Basic mouse skills required. $2 material fee. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. MEDIUMSHIP WORKSHOP – 6-8 p.m. Connect with loved ones, bring questions. Darling Hill Farm Retreat, 404 Ed Herman Rd, Westford. RSVP Storyducey@gmail.com. LAKEFRONT CONCERT – 7 p.m. Fritz Henry, solo singer and guitar player, performs for all ages. Weather permitting. Bandstand in the Lakefront Park, Cooperstown.
Wednesday August 23
RECOVERY GAME GROUP – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Try FORDO’s selection of recovery based board, card games. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call (607) 2674435 FARM FAMILY TOUR – 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Discover family life in 1845. Includes hands-on activities in learning, playing, working on 19th century farm. Celebrate completion of tasks with free ride on the carousel. Included with museum admission. The Farmers Museum, Cooperstown. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St.., Cooperstown. BLOOD DRIVE – 1-6 p.m. Help save patients in the hospital. Donate blood, platelets. Main Street Baptist Church, 33 Main St., Oneonta. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP – 1-3 p.m. View Milly Parish’s extensive postcard collection, share your. Reservations required. The Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Wicox ave., Oneonta. Call (607)287-7011 MEDIUMSHIP WORKSHOP – 1-3 p.m. Connect with loved ones, bring questions. Darling Hill Farm Retreat, 404 Ed Herman Rd, Westford. RSVP Storyducey@gmail.com MORE CALENDAR B7
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IN MEMORIAM John T. Shufelt, 66; Served 30 Years With SUNY Oneonta Police ONEONTA – John T. Shufelt, 66, of Oneonta, who retired from the SUNY Oneonta University Police after 32 years, lost a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Saturday, Aug.12, 2017, at home. John was born on Feb. 9, 1951, in Cobleskill, to the late William F. and Mary (Byrne) Shufelt. He grew up in Middleburgh, with his one sister and three brothers and graduated from Middleburgh Central School, Class of 1969.
John served in the Army in 1971-74 in military intelligence and defense investigative service. He was employed by the Village of Middleburgh after the Army and served as a volunteer fireman for the Middleburgh Fire Department for two years. In 1977, John moved to Oneonta and joined the University Police; he retired in 2009. He was very involved with police unions for many years. He was married to Ellen
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Escher in July 1979 and fathered two sons, Michael and Matthew. In his free time, John Shufelt John enjoyed watching the New York Yankees and was an avid NASCAR, football and basketball fan. He played pool for several years in the Oneonta City League.
John is survived by his sons, Michael of Oneonta, Matthew of New York City; mother of his sons, Ellen; sister, Barbara (Butch) Benham of Connecticut; brothers, Bill (Ann) Shufelt, Maryland, Joe (Dee) Shufelt of Ballston Spa and Bob (Paula) Shufelt of Cobleskill; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. John and his family thank the residents of Country Club Apartments for all of their kindness, support and providing meals over
WORCESTER – Father Ronald L. Green, 64, a police officer who became a Maryknoll missionary to Africa and, since 2009, had been administrator of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church here, died Aug. 6, 2017, at Maryknoll in the Hudson Valley. He was 64 years old and had been a Maryknoll priest for 32 years. He was born in Monroe, Mich, on March 1, 1953, the son of James Paul and Noreen (Fortman) Green.
He was proud to be a Spartan and was a South Rockwood, Mich., policeman for four years. Father Ronald Green Green entered Maryknoll during September 1979. He was ordained on June 8, 1985, and served on missions in Kenya and
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an infant brother, Michael Thomas Green, predeceased him. A funeral mass was celebrated by Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger Monday, Aug. 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Per Father Green’s request, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, P.O. Box 156, Worcester, NY 12197. Arrangements are entrusted to the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, Worcester.
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Tanzania, East Africa, for 10 years. He became fluent in Swahili and five tribal languages. He was assistant director of pastoral care and resident priest chaplain at Terence Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Center in East Harlem for 15 years. From March 2009 until earlier this year, he was at St. Joseph’s. His survivors include a brother, Gary Green of Cairo, Mich., and several cousins. His parents, brother, Charles Green and
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Oneonta Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Middleburgh Cemetery, Middleburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, or the ALS Association, P.O. Box 37022, Boone, IA 50037-0022. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.
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the past year and also for the many visits, cards. Thank you to Catskill Area Hospice, the ALS Center in Albany, the Veterans Administration and AM/PM Care for their support and care throughout this difficult journey. Calling hours were Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Aug. 16, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Amir Din, pastor of the West
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TRAP SHOOT – 1 p.m. Practice your trap shooting with 25’s. Cost $3 per 25. Crumhorn Rod & Gun Club, 574 Crumhorn Lake Rd., Maryland. aLSO 6 P.M. Call Brian Cole (607)638-9379. ART FOR KIDS – 3-4 p.m. Children create art inspired by the art galleries. This week children sculpt with clay. Ages 4-8. Cost, $5. Adults may join in if they wish. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Discuss current events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. DRAWING CLASS – 5-7 p.m. Learn basics of drawing with the high-end materials at FORDO. The Turning Point, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Call (607)267-4435 to register SCRABBLE CLUB – 5-7:45 p.m. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St.,
LECTURE SERIES – 6-8 p.m. Go ‘Up The Creek’ with Dr. Orzetti. Learn stream ecology, collect water quality, critter samples. Learn about a new program starting this fall. Mohican Farm, 7207 St. Rt. 80, Cooperstown.
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