Gavin Tandle, 2, of Oneonta, rides Merry the Dog on the Empire Carousel with dad Michael after finding the Golden Egg in the Easter Sunday egg hunt at The Farmers’ Museum. The Golden Egg contained a year-long pass to the carousel, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year. His mom is Michelle.
County Loses 1,094 People, Census Finds
Otsego County lost 1,094 population since Census 2010, a 1.76 percent drop, according to updates to the 2010 Census released in recent days. It ranks 34th among the state’s 62 counties in population loss. In all, Upstate counties lost 65,638 people, or 1.04 percent. Downstate gained 43,330 people, or 0.33 percent. Overall, the state lost 22,308 people, or 0.12 percent.
MEETING VOTERS: Common Council member
Paul van der Sommen will host his first First Ward meeting Thursday, March 31, at Valleyview Elementary School. Melissa Nicosia’s first Second Ward meeting is Monday, April 4, at Oneonta Middle School. Both are at 7 p.m.
NEW MURAL: The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will unveil a third mural, “Brown’s Hardware,” on the Dietz Street wall at 6 p.m. Friday, April 15, during the first Fabulous Friday of the season. “Gallin’s” and “Laskaris’” have already been installed.
Grants aplenty in City
16 Separate Awards Help Businesspeople
By LIBBY CUDMORE
New equipment in kitchens, new facades in stores, new apartments for residents and even a little golf when the weather is bad.
With the flood of grants Oneonta has received in the past year, it’s almost a new Oneonta.
“We have more grants now than we have in the past,” said City Hall’s Community Development Director Bill Kerbin. “We’re really looking to help businesses create a more vibrant downtown.”
In total, there are 16 active grants, ranging from money for housing rehabilitation to the new downtown “Streetscape,” micro-enterprise grants and funding for new roofs on downtown buildings storefronts.
Marty Brunswick, owner of the new Roundhouse Indoor Golf, requested $35,000 in micro-enterprise grant funding for the two Golf Simulators. “They cost $85,000
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College presidency luring John nader to long island
Pursuing Dream,
By JIM KEVLIN
hen John S. Nader moves into the President’s House at SUNY Farmingdale “on or about July 15,” he will be taking along life lessons learned from his venerable father, 96-year-old Sam Nader.
“My father has shown – not just to me, but to other people – the way to be committed to goals beyond oneself,” the son said in an interview after he was appointed SUNY Farming-
dale’s president Thursday, March 24. “People have to do more than just serve themselves. I hope in some way I’ve been able – and will be able – to emulate that.”
John Nader’s appointment marks the culmination of a 34-year academic career at SUNY Delhi, rising from economics professor, to dean of liberal arts to, for the past seven years, provost.
The departure from his native city also marks the culmination of a civic
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By LIBBY CUDMORE
Residents at Winney Hill Commons are getting a few new neighbors, as broker Rodger Moran and entrepreneur Jim Tomaino have begun reviving a development that, 13 years old, is still Greater Oneonta’s newest.
By LIBBY CUDMORE
Driving home to
after services at
Ukrainian Orthodox Mission in the basement of St. James Episcopal Church, Rev. Fr. Vasil Dubee was caught in a storm on I-88.
“The rain was coming in sideways,” he said. “It was like a hurricane. Driving past Unadilla, I could see the Susquehanna River swelling over the banks.”
He prayed to St. Innocent, the patron saint of the church, who, in 1825, would travel between his church in Unalaska to Fox and Pribilof islands in the Bering Strait in just a small canoe. “I could only imagine the storms he must have encountered,” said Dubee.
But by his exit at Sanitaria Springs, the rain stopped and his journey was clear. His prayers, he believed, had been answered.
In October 2015, Dubee, 30, was ordained, and two months later he arrived at St. Innocent’s, his first assignment.
The parish was founded in 1997 as Please See PRIEST, A2
“Since we started in 2003, I’ve always advertised the development as Oneonta’s newest,” said Moran, associate broker with the Benson Agency. “That continues to be true.”
Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Rodger Moran shows off the two newest houses on School House Road, “a big step forward in completing the Winney Hill Commons Development.”
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Rev. Father Vasil Dubee
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basement of St. James Episcopal Church, which is hosting the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Innocents Mission
foothold in Oneonta.
Rev. Fr. Vasil Dubee’s first assignment as a priest brought him to Oneonta’s St. Innocent Mission.
Scranton, Pa.,
St. Innocent’s
Young Priest Presiding At Ukrainian Mission
PRIEST/From A1 a mission church from the Diocese of New York and New Jersey of the Orthodox Church in America. The small group of parishioners met at other churches before settling into the former youth center – nicknamed The Catacombs – in 2014.
“St. Innocent built his home, his churches by hand,” joked Dubee, a second generation Ukrainian-America. “When we moved here, we were just trying to find an apartment that wasn’t a student rental.”
While he was growing up in Scranton, Dubee’s family was active in the local church. He served as an altar boy, and his parents sang in the choir.
But it was a conversation with his grandfather, Alexander, a veteran of World War II, that set his life’s path in motion. “I went to visit him in the hospital when he was dying, and he told me about the Battle of the Bulge – a story he’d never even told my father.”
The story went like this: Alexander, badly wounded by a German grenade and bleeding from machine-gun wounds to his stomach, saw a man coming out of the river towards him, singing a song he knew from church. The man picked him up, and although Alexander protested, worrying
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If you see Rev. Fr. Vasil Dubee, say hi. He’s Oneonta’s new Ukrainian Orthodox pastor.
that they would both be killed, the man kept carrying him, still singing.
When they reached the road, the man set him down and flagged down a medic. While helping Alexander, they stared back towards the river. “They told him that the man who brought him went into the river,” said Dubee. “And he didn’t come back out. He knew then that it was his guardian angel.”
Leaving the hospital that day, Dubee re-
alized that his grandfather’s life had been saved for a reason, and devoted his life to the church. “I wanted to do something important,” he said. “Maybe that purpose is 15 generations down the line, but I know I have to play a role in that.”
He studied at St. Tihkons in South Canaan, Pa., graduating in 2009. He met his wife, Lesya, while visiting his grandfather’s birthplace in Velykiy Berezniy, Ukraine. They were married in 2010 and have a 2-year-old daughter, Veronika. “In the Orthodox tradition, if you’re going to get married and start a family, you have to do that before you become a priest,” he said. “So after Veronika was born, I decided it was time to get ordained.”
And he’s bringing many of his Ukrainian traditions to Oneonta. Because Orthodox Christianity follows the “old” calendar, they are in the middle of Lent, with Easter on May 1.
But every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. people can come learn to make Psanky eggs, elaborately adorned Easter eggs. “I grew up making them,” he said. “We say we write them, rather than paint them, because they tell the story of our faith.”
City Hall Is Currently Administering 16 Grants
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each,” said owner Marty Brunswick. “We couldn’t have done it without the city’s help.”
With $200,000 in micro-enterprise grant funding, Kerbin was able to give funds to 10
city businesses for everything ranging from equipment and inventory to hiring.
“One of the biggest challenges in starting a business is the start-up financing,” said Tanya Harman, owner of HannieBee Lane boutique, who received $30,900 for fixtures and inventory. “This grant gives me the stability to focus on the day-to-day operations of running my store without worrying how additional funding will come in.”
Nick’s Diner, Jamaican Creations and Leatherstocking Dsylexia Center also received
micro-enterprise grants, totaling $175,000. “It’s amazing what people are doing with this funding,” said Kerbin.
And for existing businesses, state Main Street grants will help with façade improvements, from new roofing to upgrading flooring. “We awarded grants to five businesses,” said Kerbin. “Capresso, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society and 189 Main were all recipients.”
At The Greater Oneonta Historical Society, $30,000 will be used to put in a restroom and a kitchenette, as well as fix masonry and the entry tile.
of
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will restore the floors and the brickwork. And to further encourage business growth, the results of Jim Martin’s Economic Development Study, also paid for by a state grant for $75,000, will be presented to Common Council at their meeting on Tuesday, April 5.
“We’re really looking to help business owners to create a more vibrant downtown,” said Kerbin. “But it’s not just about Main Street, it’s about all of Oneonta.” There are infrastructure grants as well, such as the $600,000 Raw Water Transmission grant, given as part of last year’s state’s annual Economic Development grants, which aims to re-line pipes from the lower reservoir to the sewage treatment plant.
And although the Susquehanna Greenway project grant has expired, Kerbin is looking into ways to get the project underway. “We had received $325,248 from the Department of Transportation to create trails along the Susquehanna, but the grant expired before we could plan the project,” he said. “We’re going to meet sometime soon and discuss how we want to proceed and whether or not we want to look into getting an extension.”
The deadlines for next year’s grants are this summer, and Kerbin is preparing to apply for the next round. “We’re looking into some dam improvements,” he said. “And, of course, more micro-enterprise grants.”
At 184 Main St., $16,250 will help replace a worn roof and windows.
at the future site
Bomber’s Burrito Bar, $37,000
Newest Housing Development Growing Again
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area, Tomaino, proprietor of Jimmy T’s and other ventures, bought six lots on School House Lane and built homes on two of them, Lots 12 and 16.
“People aren’t looking for $300,000 homes in Oneonta,” said Tomaino. “They want something small, something entry level.”
“There’s not a lot of new development in Oneonta,” said Moran. “When you move here to work for Ioxus or Corning, you’re either looking at a rental or buying an older home.”
The Commons was the brainchild of James Baldo, who purchased the lot and began building in 2003. He built 36 homes there, with Moran acting as the primary marketing manager. “We went to home shows, held weekend houses, anything to get people into these homes,” said the broker.
With easy access to Greater Plains Elementary School, and a swimming pool and a playground, The Commons
flourished. “It’s such a great development,” Moran said. “I wanted to finish what James Baldo started when he began Winney Hill Commons.”
Last summer, he bought the six lots and began building two modular homes on them, each with three bedrooms and two baths.
“When you buy an older home, you have to put a new roof on, fix the plumbing, put in new floors,” said Tomaino. “It’s expensive, especially when you can get a new home for the same cost.”
“We wanted to build homes for young professionals coming to the area,” said Moran. “When you see rentals that are $900 to $1,100 a month, you could own one of these homes for the same price.”
Tomaino is also hoping to create housing for an aging population looking to move out of the large homes they raised their families in. “Our senior population wants to move into smaller, one-story homes,” he said. “I want to put something affordable on the market for the people of Oneonta.”
HOMETOWN Views
HOMETOWN ONEONTA
EDITORIAL
Town Of Oneonta Approves Plan That Doesn’t Make Sense
At 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 25, traffic was clogged, inching along, from the Route 28 intersection at Main Street to the Southside Mall entrance.
Every traffic light marked a failed intersection – east-west traffic was backed up through the intersection when the lights turned green for north-south traffic: At Home Depot, at Hannaford’s, at BJ’s and at McDonald’s.
Hold on to your patience, drivers, it’s only going to get worse.
On Wednesday, March 22, Oneonta Town Supervisor Bob Wood and his town board approved two water districts for Southside Oneonta that, against all logic, they have been noodling forward for years.
While not inevitable, a disastrous step for Greater Oneonta – traffic is the least of it – is now more likely.
• County Rep. Andrew Stammel, D-Town of Oneonta, who likewise championed the flawed concept when he was a town board member, couldn’t resist showing up one last time to cloud the issue.
He defined it as clean water. No one disagrees homes and businesses need clean water. But that never was the issue. The issue was smart growth vs. dumb growth.
The water could have been provided, simply and more cheaply overall, by simply by piping the City of Oneonta’s surplus
along Lettis Highway.
This would have allowed the town to keep future commercial development – and associated new tax revenues – within the town, the Oneonta City School District and Otsego County. Instead, the town has been insistent about building its own plant near Emmons and bringing municipal water through Delaware County to the outer reaches of Route 23. This will open up development beyond the Otsego County line, allowing big boxes and commercial development generally to move out of the town, out of the school
Life Without Fossil Fuels? Careful What You Ask For
Editor’s Note: Mike Zagata, Ph.D., who lives in Davenport, is a former commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
There is virtual agreement that we must move away from fossil fuels to energy sources that are renewable, for at least two reasons. First, fossil fuels are non-renewable, i.e. at some point we will run out of them. Second, there are scientists and politicians that believe the burning of fossil fuels contributes to climate change. No matter which reason one chooses to support, there is a legitimate need to begin now to seek energy sources that are renewable and increasingly more environmentally friendly. It is also important to recog-
district, and out of the county. New commerce in Delaware County will likely sap the existing Southside commerce. This has happened in virtually every other Upstate city, and now it’s going to happen here.
• While the town is being, at best, shortsighted, the state’s role in this is downright mystifying.
While Albany gives lip service to consolidation and shared services, the state Environmental Facilities Corp. and federal entities have provided $4 million in grants
for the project, plus $4.8 million in no-interest loans.
That $9.8 million flies in the face of the New N.Y. Government Reorganization & Citizen Empowerment Act of 2010, which assists shared services and consolidations, and scoffs at a key point of Governor Cuomo’s 2016 state budget proposals – a $20 million competition to encourage efficiency. It simply doesn’t make sense, and calls for a review by someone like state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli before this disastrous concept, state-funded, moves forward.
• The districts have been approved, but it’s not too late to adjust the plan locally. Town Supervisor Wood and the City of Oneonta’s new mayor, Gary Herzig, should make one last effort to keep future development under the control of Greater Oneonta.
Perhaps some of that $9.8 million – a fraction of it, no doubt – could be used to equalize water rates for the more sensible collaboration.
Pure water is a necessity, and Southside homeowners and businesses need it. Happily, we can have it all – clean water and smart growth.
Or we will find ourselves a few years hence, watching ruefully as customers inch along a clogged Route 23 en route to spending their money and taking their tax revenues somewhere else.
nize early on that there is no such thing as a “free lunch” when it comes to energy. Each alternate we seek, be it solar, hydro-power, tidal power, wind power, etc., will have environmental impacts.
For example, with wind power there is an issue with the impact of the vanes on birds. With hydro-power there are fisheries impacts like the declines of Western salmon runs. In the long run, it will become a matter of trade-offs and political will. There are those who argue we should cease producing and burning fossil fuels right now. There are others who favor using them as a bridge to provide our energy until we have feasible alternatives. A mere year ago there Please See ZAGATA/A6
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Editor’s Note: Kate O’Donnell, Ph.D., is a professor of sociology at Hartwick College.
Rural poverty is widespread and persistent in the U.S. Rural labor options, mass centralized industrialization, and urbanization cause rural people, usually the young, to migrate to urban areas for better paying jobs in more diverse labor sectors.
These structural forces have produced outmigration from U.S. rural areas since the 1800s. In our area, the existence of the railroad and subsequent educational and healthcare developments diversified our local economy and created more job opportunity than in more solely agriculture-dependent areas.
Corporate globalization has led to capital mobility. This process has accelerated since the 1970s and is supported through global institutions like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. The impact is international competition and job displacement. Nationally and locally, wave after wave of U.S. businesses and their
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workers have lost out.
Rural areas have been hard hit by overseas job displacement. Brown and Schafft (2011) report that in 19972003, 1.5 million rural jobs were lost in non-durable manufacturing like apparel, textiles, shoes, wood and food processing.
The decline in manufacturing was more rapid in urban areas but manufacturing is centrally important to rural areas. A decline in farm and mining jobs in rural areas accompanied this trend.
Those workers who have been displaced tended to have less education and were concentrated in lower skill jobs. In the U.S., those remaining in rural areas find service sector jobs that have lower pay than those in urban areas. 40 percent of rural workers have jobs in low-pay personal and consumer services. Rural workers are also more likely to be underemployed.
Female-headed households are
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To the Editor:
Very nice article about my Delaware Street neighbor Devin Morgan becoming the new chair of Otsego Now. I like his “grassroots economic development is my thing” approach to the job. His support of local entrepreneurship is an important part of what Otsego County needs, in my view. I hope he is including outreach for bringing in entrepreneurs from outside Otsego County.
AllOTSEGO.com tells us that Otsego County lost 1,094 people in the last six years. They were difficult years, but it is still a troubling indicator that I believe can be slowly turned around with a serious commitment to rebuilding the county’s population and economy.
While driving back from New
York City last week I stopped at the large Destinations of New York State information center at the Thruway’s northbound Sloatsburg rest area next to New Jersey. It is the first and largest of three information centers on the Thruway northbound. In the summer, more than 700 visitors a day look for travel information. Many Upstate counties were well represented with colorful, attractive, full-size booklets filled with information on all that is available to see. You could see them on the walls from across the room. I said I was from Cooperstown and asked the representative if they get many inquiries for Cooperstown and she said yes. I asked if they had some information on the
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the poorest. In Otsego County, 27.8 percent of female-headed households live in poverty. The majority of the poor are working but earning poverty wages. By 2005, there was an increase in the urban-rural wage gap. Per the state Community Action Association 2013 Poverty Report, in Otsego County, to be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rate, an individual working 40 hours a week, full time, would have to earn $16.17 per hour.
In addition to low wages, lower levels of education and underemployment, rural communities suffer from irregular cell and electric service and a lack of transportation, broadband, affordable childcare, mental health and addiction treatment services, job training programs, and affordable housing. Oneonta is beginning to address the affordable housing situation.
In his March 10-11 op-ed in this newspaper, Mike Zagata claims that the Constitution Pipeline will fix these situations. How? While pipeline jobs pay well, they are largely temporary construction and tree removal jobs for men and employ a significant number Please See O’DONNELL
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Caught in a traffic jam on Southside Oneonta? Get used to it. But that’s just the beginning of the bad news.
MIkE ZAGATA kATE O’DONNELL
HOMETOWN History
Compiled by Tom HeiTz with resources courtesy of The New York State Historical Association Library
125 Years ago
Perhaps the most serious and extensive wreck ever known on the albany & susquehanna railroad occurred Friday, March 27, when Train No. 4 eastbound and much behind time and running at the rate of 55 miles an hour, collided with the accommodation train for Binghamton, which leaves this station at 1:50 p.m. Train 17 was in charge of conductor Wm. Ferris, Wm. Lagrange being engineer. Frank Vincent was conductor of the express and Wm. White, familiarly known as “reddy,” was engineer. The collision occurred at the big curve about one mile east of Wells Bridge and directly in front of the house of Casler Moak. Neither engineer was aware of the peril until the trains were within thirty rods of each other. Lagrange, who first saw the danger, whistled down brakes and with his fireman jumped in safety from the cab. on the express, engineer White reversed his engine and put on the air brakes, but not in time to escape collision. The two engines crashed together and fell over the bank toward the river. Three of the fifteen cars on the westbound train followed, the first car passing its engine and landing on its side near the highway. The second car fell into the river and the third was piled upon the wrecked engines. The express and baggage cars on No. 4 were also telescoped and demolished. Fireman Pierce was found dead at the scene and others suffered severe injuries. The freight car loaded with granulated sugar was thrown into the highway where it burned. Many spectators took advantage of the opportunity afforded by broken barrels to secure a supply of the sweetening gratis. April 1891
100 Years ago
Weight & Long Life – Don’t get too heavy after you pass the age of thirty. recent investigations show that the longest life and best health are not to be found among those of average build at any particular age. on the contrary, it is discovered that in those of younger age who are slightly overweight and at the older ages among those who are distinctly underweight, the longest life and best health will be found. overweight above the age of thirty is a definite disadvantage to health. It means staleness, lack of elasticity, clogged up tissues and lack of power of adaptability to invading germs.
April 1916
80 Years ago
Fingerprints for Identification – Potters’ fields contain the bodies of hundreds who have died under circumstances
which precluded their identification, causing long months and even years of uncertainty over the whereabouts of a friend or relative. There are, too, many other circumstances when positive identification is highly desirable. However, identification can now be assured for any person in this country who will take the time to have his fingerprints recorded. M.L. Thomas, fingerprint expert of the oneonta Police Department, is well equipped to make such prints, and there is no stigma attached. The cards are kept in what is known as the “civilian file” as differentiated from the “criminal list” which many persons think of when fingerprints are mentioned. But, even if the two lists were merged, it would mean nothing to the upright, honest citizen.
April 1936
60 Years ago
a combination of history, art, research and reporting, along with cooperation and planning has resulted in learning some important scientific principles for sixth graders at Chestnut street school. Teacher William swain says the class was in the process of studying light as part of its science program when the Junior High school sent an invitation to participate in the annual science Fair. Through class discussion, it was decided that an exhibit showing the progress man has made in developing and using light would be an interesting project. “It doesn’t matter whether a prize is won at the Fair,” said Mr. swain. “The opportunity to explore what happens in the world around us, uncovering new information and putting efforts on display is rewarding
AlloTsego.opportunities
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Seeking energetic, customer-oriented individuals
· Must have great work ethic
Willing to work flexible hours, weekends General repair skills a plus, not required
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Tasting Room • Retail • Events and Festival Staff
Able to work holidays and weekends - travel if needed. Contact: Ian Porto at Logistics@coopbrew.com or 607-286-9330
Caretakers and Lifeguards for Village Parks
The Village of Cooperstown has seasonal openings for the positions as listed above. For further information including applications please contact the Village Clerk at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411. Positions will be needed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day for caretaker and lifeguard positions at both Three Mile Point Park and Fairy Spring on Otsego Lake. Caretaker positions at both parks include housing for the season. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. EOE.
Teri L. Barown, RMC, Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346 Cooperstown, NY 13326
enough.” The sixth graders won third prize in their division. April 1956
40 Years ago
In the fifth such incident in two days, 15 cars of a southbound Delaware & Hudson freight train derailed at 4 a.m. Friday in the hamlet of Central Bridge, tearing up an estimated 1,000 feet of track and damaging a vacant trackside building. It was also the second derailment in two days, the other having happened early Thursday when two cars were derailed. The train to which the mishap occurred was Ne87-bound Mechanicville to Wilkes-Barre. The derailment apparently struck the 48th car near Creek road and continued southward into the heart of Central Bridge and just past the firehouse. There was no fire and no injuries. Most of the derailed cars were empties. one car was loaded with furniture. The crew of Ne-87 included engineer Laverne Utter, a former oneontan, Conductor Fred rose, oneonta, Fireman al Kulash and trainmen Walter stanis and Floyd Felthouser. April 1976
30 Years ago
James L. seward of Milford, the chief legislative aide for state senator L. stephen riford, is expected to announce today that he will run for his boss’s seat. riford (r-auburn) said last week that he will not seek a third term as senator this November. riford’s district, the 50th, covers otsego, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland and Tompkins counties. seward has also served as aide to assemblyman Peter Dokuchitz and senator Charles Cook before joining riford’s staff in 1983. seward is chairman of the otsego County republican Committee and regional vice chairman of the New York state republican Committee. among other activities he is a member of the board of directors of Pathfinder Village, a school for “Down’s syndrome” children. April 1986
20 Years ago
angela rab of oneonta was crowned 1996 Miss otsego County Teenager at a Pageant on saturday night in slade auditorium at Hartwick College. rab, age 14, took home top honors in a field of a dozen contestants vying for the crown and for the dozens of gifts donated by area businesses. “I loved it,” rab said. “It feels good. I got a lot of support from everyone – from my friends and family.” rab is a ninth-grader at oneonta high school.
April 1996
Personnel Assistant Trainee
607-435-7062
Chestnut Street, Cooperstown
Mel’s at 22 is seeking help for all positions in our restaurant and culinary team. Accepting applications for summer and year-round employees. Call 435-7062, or stop in at 22 Chestnut St, Cooperstown, for an application.
Case Manager
Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Case Manager for our Oneonta and Delaware County offices to provide emergency assistance for families and individuals who are struggling to meet their basic needs through our Caring Connections Program as well as to provide Dispute Resolution services to the general public. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. If interested please send cover letter with resume by April 15 to: Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties, attention: Lynn Glueckert, 176 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 or via e-mail at lglueckert@charitiesccdo.org.
The Oneonta Municipal Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Personnel Assistant Trainee (School District) on May 14. Application deadline is April 11. Applications and announcements are available at the Personnel Office, 258 Main Street, or at www.oneonta.ny.us/personnel. EOE
Actors Wanted
MALE ACTORS NEEDED! Glimmer Globe Theatre Company in Cooperstown, NY, is seeking male actors from the ages of 20 to 65 to audition for roles in our summer productions of THE CRUCIBLE and ROMEO & JULIET. Everyone is welcomed to audition! If interested, please contact Andie Alban at 607 547 1453 or a.alban@nysha.org for more information, or to set up an audition time. These acting positions are paid, and the opportunity is not to be missed!
Now takiNg applicatioNs for poteNtial summer help
• Lifeguards & Swim Lesson Instructors
• Welcome Center (desk) staff & Summer Program Staff
Required for above: Proven experience. Customer service skills, ability to work in outside & inside environments. July & August for weekdays, nights & weekends with minimum time off needs.
send full resumes for all positions by april 23, 2016 (no calls) to hrrep@oneontaymca.org or apply online at www.oneontaymca.org
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were people who argued that the problem would take care of itself as fossil fuels would price themselves out of the market. As we now know, just the opposite has happened and gas is now less than $2 at the pump.
Let’s take an honest look at what life in the US would be like if the government banned the use of fossil fuels tomorrow.
Those fortunate enough to be able to afford to install solar panels on their roof or in their yard would appear to have an advantage over the rest of us. Is that really the case? They might well have enough electricity to heat or cool their home during the daylight hours. However, solar panels don’t generate electricity at night. What would happen then? They would be like the rest of us and freeze during winter and swelter during summer.
If they drove their electric car to work expecting to recharge it overnight guess what – they’re out of luck. You see that wall outlet or fancy
O’DONNELL/From A4 of out of state workers. By the industry’s own estimate, the pipeline will create seven permanent jobs.
In terms of community impact, states like Pennsylvania and North Dakota report that the gas industry labor situation raised competition for housing and increased housing costs – exactly what we do not need. In Pennsylvania in 2007-2013, during the gas-fracking boom, the poverty rate increased from 11.6 to 13.8 percent (Census Bureau, American Community Survey) with rural communities with gas development like Green experiencing rates as high as 18 percent.
Jobs in services, retail, transportation, and construction can be obtained from infrastructural investments and sustainable energy – not only through gas. The upside of sustainable development is that such jobs would be permanent, open to men and women, and not be associated
recharging station formerly got its electricity from a coalfired plant. Coal is a fossil fuel and thus can no longer be burned to generate electricity. If they’re going to recharge their electric vehicles, it will have to be done at work if they have enough of a charge to get there.
Those of us who awaken to the aroma of bacon and eggs would need to awaken much earlier to stoke up the wood stove (wood consists of the same ingredients as coal, but it’s not yet “fossilized” so it might be legal to burn). Our gas stove or electric stove that gets its electricity from generating plants that burn coal or gas (God forbid we use nuclear energy!) would no longer have a fuel source as fossil fuels are banned. Wood stoves emit particulates that, when conditions are right, may cause inversions where polluted air is trapped near the ground and people are forced to breathe it. That’s not good for people with emphysema or other lung issues. Air quality in Denver, Colo., got so bad as a result of wood-burn-
effects including increases in cancer, childhood leukemia, lung disease, and heart ailments seen in areas that have fracking, pipelines, and the associated compressor stations?
Like Flint, our children would also be particularly affected by daily environmental contamination. The discussion of negative health and environmental impacts is missing from every discussion of political pipeline cheerleading, on industry and area gas “development” websites, and even in the Otsego County Community Needs Assessment Report of April 2014.
The Renaissance of Upstate New York will not come through gas. As a matter of fact, such a move will thwart the emergent agritourism of our region, which includes small- and medium-size farming, organic products, specialty dairy product development like cheese and yogurt, farm to table enterprises, and craft beverages.
ing stoves, that the city banned their use during certain weather patterns. Having to cut our own wood might provide an unexpected health benefit as we would likely become more fit. Cutting more trees might even benefit certain songbirds that rely on openings in the forest for food.
For those of us who like to drive to meetings so we can plan our strategy for protesting something, we would be in for a shock. As previously discussed, electric vehicles would likely be home-bound. Our cars and trucks definitely would be. Gasoline is a fossil fuel; burning it would be banned. Not only would our freedom to travel via the car
be restricted – so would our ability to travel via the airplane as jet-fuel is also derived from fossil fuel. There went those mid-winter breaks to Florida. What about overnight mail via FedEx or UPS? The Post Office would need to revert back to the pony express. Even if we could burn the gas, diesel or jet fuel, we wouldn’t have a car, truck or plane to burn it in. Cars and trucks are mostly steel and plastic and, you guessed it, natural gas is used in the manufacture of steel and petroleum products are used to make plastic. Airplanes are mostly aluminum and manufacturing aluminum is very energy intensive. Even more surpris-
ing is that petroleum is used to make synthetic rubber and 70 percent of our rubber today is synthetic. It takes about seven gallons of petroleum to make one typical tire. What happens when we run out of the existing stock of tires if fossil fuels are banned?
Our clothing would also undergo a dramatic change. Synthetic fibers are petroleum based. Cotton fields and sheep would again dot the countryside as we would be forced to use “natural” fibers like cotton and wool. Packaging, as we know it today, would be a thing of the past. Instead of bacon and eggs we could eat cereal – or could we? Petroleum is a key ingredient in fertilizer and pesticides/herbicides. Instead of going to the local grocery store, we would be maintaining our own
them our lifestyle would undergo a dramatic change for the worse. With them we have a window of opportunity to find alternatives that will both enable us to maintain our lifestyle and protect the quality of our environment.
After 60 Years, John Nader Won’t Be In Oneonta
NADER/From A1
career that, arguably, has made John Nader the most prominent Oneontan of his generation, representing his city on the county Board of Representatives, Common Council, and – like his father before him – serving as mayor.
Since leaving elective office to become provost, he has taken on the role of kingmaker locally, recruiting former Hartwick College President Dick Miller to run for mayor, and serving in recently elected Mayor Gary Herzig’s kitchen cabinet, including taking on what’s turned out to be a thankless task: chairing Herzig’s ad hoc Charter Reform Committee.
While Nader was pursuing a public career, he was on a less-public parallel track in academe, an ambition that began as a teaching assistant at Ithaca College. He majored in political science, but found it unsatisfying. “I still believe economics is really a way of thinking that provides insights into how people make decisions and how the world works,” said Nader, who, while at Delhi, went on to obtain his Ph.D. in economics at SUNY Albany.
He has been pursuing a SUNY college presidency for a while – he was a finalist for Herkimer Community College’s top job last year – and he thanked his boss, Delhi President Candace Vancko, for her support: “She encouraged me to look at presidencies. She mentored me. She spoke to other people on my behalf.”
For her part, Vancko, whose successor, Michael R. Laliberte, a vice
chancellor at the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee, was appointed at the same SUNY trustees’ meeting as Nader, called her provost “an outstanding leader,” and predicted success for him in his new job. “He saw the chance to move ahead, and I’m glad he did,” said SUNY Oneonta administrator Kim Muller, whom Nader succeeded as mayor.
“He has the skills to be a su-
perb president.”
At Farmingdale – it has 8,694 students, almost triple Delhi’s 2,989 – Nader, 60, will find a stable situation as he succeeds retiring nine-year president W. Hubert Keen.
“We’re in a really good place in terms of enrollment and campus morale,” said Kathy Coley, director of communications.
She predicted Nader “will hit the ground running. He knows the SUNY system. People are very excited he’s joining Farmingdale.”
In Nader’s campus visits, the college community was impressed by his success in navigating the challenges of bringing new programs to Delhi: As dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences, environmental studies and criminal justice; as provost, RN and bachelor degrees in nursing.
Farmingdale, located on the Nassau/Suffolk county line, has placed 90 percent of its students in jobs
– in business, technology and health sciences, nursing, dental hygiene, graphic design, horticulture, aviation – within six months of graduation, Coley said. It is now seeking approval of a management technology major, she said.
“I will miss people here very, very much,” Nader acknowledged. But, he added, “the people at Farmingdale have been incredibly welcoming.”
In his observation, he said, “it is important that a new president listen and learn. I will devote a lot of time to doing that in the early months. Farmingdale is enviable in that it has a very clear set of goals for the next several years.”
Those goals include not just adding new programs, but recruiting fulltime faculty, adding more residential students, and creating at least one online academic degree. Nader said he will apply himself to those challenges.
“A college president should be the institution’s chief vision officer,” Nader said, drawing on Vancko’s example. “In some ways the college is indescribably better than when she arrived 17 years ago.”
DEAN/From A4 Cooperstown area. She said they had very little and showed me a Quench brochure and a card from ThisIsCooperstown. com, (that did not contain the words “Otsego County NY”). She said she was waiting to receive new, larger booklets from the same organization. I asked if she needed more information on the Cooperstown area to give out and she said yes. I asked if she gets inquiries for Otsego County and she said no. I asked if she thought people knew that Cooperstown was in Otsego County and she said no. She said, “No one knows about Otsego County”.
How many people, not familiar with our area, know that Cooperstown, Ommegang, other craft breweries, Fenimore Art Museum, Otsego Lake, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, Farmers’ Museum, Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown Dreams Park, Glimmerglass Festival, the City of Oneonta, Glimmerglass State Park, The Otesaga, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fly Creek Cider Mill, Cooperstown Distillery, Hyde Hall, Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum, Clark Sports Center, Foothills Performing
Arts Center, Doubleday Field, Leatherstocking Golf Course, etc., etc., are all very close to each other in Otsego County, New York? My guess would be zero! To me, this is a major advertising missed opportunity of the highest order. How many people would go out of their way to visit Otsego County if they knew they could visit all or most of the attractions listed above with one visit to a small area in New York State? Many more than are coming now, I am sure.
Otsego County needs a major and sustained, shared branding initiative to continually reduce its customer acquisition costs and increase its customer retention base as it moves toward its long-term goals of building out a larger, integrated, sustainable, economy. Not including “Otsego County, New York” in all tourist and business outreach, advertising, and website information is a very expensive way to get very little return on investment, in my view.
“Build it and they will come” only works if people have heard about Otsego County, New York and they know where to find it.
JAMES R. DEAN
Young John holds the Bible as dad Sam Nader is sworn in as Oneonta mayor in 1962.
HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Mayor John Nader, center, debates returns with former mayor Kim Muller, left, and incoming mayor Dick Miller on Election Night 2010.
renee Brown Spirit
It’s A Dog’s (And Cat’s) Life For Thanksgiving Home Pair
By LIBBY CUDMORE
COOPERSTOWN
For Cooper, life at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home is the cat’s meow. He wakes up when he wants to, visits some friends, dines when
he’s hungry and then settles down for a nap in the common room.
Or a resident’s bed.
Or even in the middle of the hallway.
Cooper is the Thanksgiving Home’s resident feline, and he makes it known he’s in charge.
“He rules this place,” said Please See PAIR, B2
Cooper, who turned 1 on Tuesday, March 29, pays a mid-morning visit to Thanksgiving Home resident Martha Quinn.
BRICK BULWARK
Bob Brzozowski, at right, executive director, Greater Oneonta Historical Society, reviews a Laskaris menu that includes such affordable delicacies as sirloin steak, 75 cents, and banana splits, 30 cents.
Below, Alex Osterhoudt, left, and Isaac Medina stroll past the 150-yearold landmark.
Be the first to see “Yosemite Valley, High Clouds, from Tunnel Esplanade” at The Fenimore Art Museum’s “Ansel Adams: Early Works” opening Friday, April 1.
A New Season Starts At Fenimore, Farmers
t’s opening day Friday, April 1 (no fooling!) at The Farmers’ and Fenimore Art museums in Cooperstown. From 5:30-7 p.m., The Fenimore hosts a spring members’ reception. On Saturday, April 2, Pre-K-12 teachers get free entry both museums. Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org or www. farmersmuseum.org.
MONSTER PRESS: See who can press the most, at the Clark Sports Center’s Monster Bench Press Competition 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 2. Lifters, pre-teen to age 70-plus, may weigh-in anytime Friday, April 1, at the fitness center desk. Registration day of competition at 9 a.m.; rules review at 10 am. 124 Co. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown, Info, www.clarksportscenter.com
LBy JIM KEVLIN
ooking around us, we sometimes think that what is had to be. That’s not so, as the 150th anniversary of the Bissell Block, downtown Oneonta’s oldest brick commercial building, demonstrates.
At the time of the groundbreaking in the spring of 1866, Oneonta, built on “two Indian trails that crossed at Main and Chestnut,” was in a period of intense competition for economic dominance with Worcester, Schenevus and Emmons, according to Tom Heitz, the Town of Otsego co-historian who staffs the Oneonta History Center, current Bissell Block occupant. Since the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad had ar-
Please See 175TH, B3
1872/After three owners, Walter Brown, future assemblyman and senator, buys hardware store, which he operates as Brown’s Hardware, then Corner Hardware, with various partners until retiring in 1920.
1873/Milford-based “David Wilber’s Bank,” Please See SENTINEL, B3
SPAGHETTI SQUAD: Come support the Cooperstown Fire Department’s Emergency Squad’s spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Cooperstown Fire House, 24 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 544-4393.
TASTY TREATS: Over 40 local chefs will contribute culinary delights for a good cause, at Cooperstown’s 17th annual Epicurean Food & Wine Tasting, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 3 Live music and a silent auction, all to benefit Catskill Area Hospice. The Otesaga, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, Bob Escher, (607) 432-6773.
DIVA NIGHT: The female quintet Too Many Divas offers “hot musical stylings of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s” at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 3 $25. B Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, res, (607) 432-2053.
COMING UP: Former New York City Public Advocate and author Mark Green delivers the Leslie G. Rude Memorial Lecture. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Info, Alisha Fish at (607) 431-4021.
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1874 postcard depicts Bissell Block, age 8
Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.seniority
Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.seniority
ONEONTA
Cooper And Lucky Make Thanksgiving Home Even Happier Place
COOPER/From B1
Laura Black, personal care supervisor. “I’ve never seen such a friendly cat.”
The Thanksgiving Home has had cats since it opened in 1928. “It gives the residents a sense of purpose when they can care for a pet,” said Laurie Blatt, administrator. “They feel like they’re part of the family.”
“We’d have a horse if we could!” said Black. “We’re big animal people.”
Cooper came to the Thanksgiving Home a year ago, after the passing of Ginger. “A stray got
pregnant and came to our house,” said Sheila Jones, who works in the home’s dining services. “We kept her through the winter, and she gave birth to a litter, so I kept the sister and brought Cooper in here!” Cooper shares the limelight with Lucky, a labradoodle who serves as the home’s therapy dog. “We had a resident who had to go to the hospital, and he waited right by her side until the ambulance came,” said Blatt. “She said that having him there helped her stay calm.”
Jack, now 3, came to the Thanksgiving Home from a trainer in Indiana. “One of his brothers was sent to a Boston Bombing victim,” said Blatt. “Another was sent to a home for children with neurological disorders. They’re good dogs, and their breeding makes them hypo-allergenic.”
Residents who want Cooper or Jack to come visit can leave their doors open, and Cooper has been known to make a little mischief now and again. “He’ll get on someone’s bed and when she gets off, it sets off the
bed alarm,” said Black. “And he loves sports – he’ll sit on people’s laps to watch the game.”
And he’s even popular with the staff. “I picked him up and he snuggled against my shoulder,” said Kathy Lindberg, the dining services manager.
“The staff always takes Lucky outside to play with him,” said Blatt. Because the staff takes care of the feeding and toilet needs, residents are free to enjoy the animals without having to worry about cleaning up after them. “It’s
an extension of our caring, compassionate staff,” said Blatt. “It adds so much to their life here.”
And for those who aren’t cat or dog people, the home also has birds and fish. “We even brought in Angel, a therapy horse,” said Blatt.
Residents can join the Cat or Dog Committee, where they discuss what the animals needs are, including planning a birthday party for them, held Tuesday, March 29.
“We gave them each a toy,” said Blatt. “And they both had ice cream!”
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Anderson Center for the Arts Theatre
Reception to follow the lecture
For additional information, contact Senior Director of Engagement Alicia Fish at 607-431-4021 or at fisha@hartwick.edu.
Presented by Mark Green
Green will speak about his new book Bright, Infinite Future, A Generational Memoir on the Progressive Rise. Speaking from his unusual role as both an outsider/advocate and an insider/ politician, he will address how the values of the ‘60s are creating a new progressive majority in ‘16. A bestselling author, Green is a former public official, public interest lawyer, and a Democratic politician who lives in New York City. He worked with Ralph Nader from 1970 to 1980 and later was elected twice as the New York City Public Advocate. He is the former president of Air America Radio and now the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, Both Sides Now
Mark Green
Ian Austin/All.OTSEGO.com Cooper is a pal to all, but particularly Gene Dietz of Schoharie.
Bissell Block Strong On 150th
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rived on Aug. 29, 1865, Oneonta was becoming the natural – and burgeoning – depot for Otsego County crops, where “the building of streets and roads” had begun immediately with the railroad’s arrival, said Heitz.
Two or three wholesale warehouses were opened, and for the first time that fall, carloads of apples were shipped to Albany and metropolitan markets beyond; before rail, local folks either ate or canned their own fruit, or sold in within a few miles. Farmers were suddenly getting $1 or $1.25 more per basket of apples. But what about rich Delaware County, more easily accessed by natural passes to the east of the future “City of the Hills”?
Undeterred, Oneonta’s forward-looking business people – Collis Huntington, now living in California and en route to becoming one of that state’s Big Four who built the Union Pacific Railroad, was still visiting his hometown twice a year – created the Oneonta & Ouleout Turnpike Company in January 1866, and drove the road over Franklin Mountain, opening up an easy way for Delaware County farmers to bring crops here. Thus, Oneonta would grow and Worcester, Schenevus
Help Build GOHS Endowment
oin the GOHS 150. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Bissell Block, home of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s home at 189 Main St., the GOHS is asking 150 local history fans to donate $150 each over 150 days. The 150-day drive begins Monday, April 4, and extends to Aug. 31.
Members of the GOHS 150 will receive a limited edition commemorative item and be recognized in the society’s quarterly news letter. The $22,500 raised will be used to bolster the society’s permanent endowment and help extend its service to Oneonta’s history for another 150 years.
Donations can be made by cash, credit card, or check payable to GOHS and dropped off at the Oneonta History Center or mailed to GOHS, PO Box 814, Oneonta, NY 13820. Credit card payments may be made via PayPal at http://www. oneontahistory.org/donate.htm. Designate GOHS 150 on the Purpose line.
and Emmons would become Worcester, Schenevus and Emmons, not Oneonta, the county’s commercial hub for the past century and a half. Into this vibrant commercial mix came George Saunders and William Bissell, and Heitz, who delivered an anniversary lecture on the Bissell Block’s 150th earlier this year, reported their plans were immediately noticed by Leman P. Carpenter, editor of the Oneonta Herald.
“We notice that Messrs. Saunders and Bissell or digging the cellar for their new brick building on the corner of Main and Dietz street,” Carpenter wrote on May 16, 1866. It would be three stories tall, 70-feet long and 48-feet wide, “suitable for two stores” – today, the History Center and, next to it, the Cutting Edge Salon – “each fronting Main Street.”
You might think Saunders and Bissell were inspired to build a monument to Oneonta’s newfound enterprise, but Bob Brzozowski, GOHS executive director, believes the inspiration was more practical.
“They realized a growing, stable community couldn’t afford to have wooden buildings on Main Street – fires were just too devastating,” he said. And, despite Saunders and Bissell’s forward thinking, massive fires “would continue for four
“The city as we know it today was starting to evolve,” observed Heitz, whose detailed observations were culled from close reading of the Herald for the past eight years, as he’s been writing the weekly Hometown History column in Hometown Oneonta, sister newspaper with The Freeman’s Journal.
Leman Carpenter both reported the happenings around him, and sought to channel the new money into positive investments, ranging from paved streets, to a boarding house, to a plaster mill, to cheese factories, to a bakery shop. “I think he wanted a doughnut with his morning coffee,’ Heitz surmised.
In the Herald’s pages, Carpenter editorialized, “We would suggest to these gentlemen the idea of putting the third floor into a public hall … A hall for public lectures, concerts, etc., is much needed in this village.”
The only public meeting spaces in the future city were churches, whose use was limited to spiritual topics, Heitz said. Saunders and Bissell acted on the editor’s advice, and the third floor – used in decades to follow by the Masons and K of C, and for D&H Christmas parties – is today being renovated by the GOHS for future public use.
By Sept. 6, 1866, the Herald reported the foundation was nearly complete, and “the men will begin laying brick next week.” In those days, Heitz said, the bricks themselves provided the structural support. (One of the first steps in the Historical Society’s ongoing renovations was the addition of structural supports from the basement to the third floor.)
By this time, ads in the Herald showed a general store had been opened by the Mendel family – one of “our Hebrew brethren,” Carpenter called the Mendels in reporting why the store had closed on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. A boot and shoe shop had moved up from Binghamton. Hoop
skirts were all the rage with the local ladies.
1866 controversies included the first mention of breaking Oneonta out into a separate county: As it stood, all legal cases – criminal and civil – required a 22-mile trip to Cooperstown, a great inconvenience to busy community members.
In his readings of the Herald, Heitz also discovered that, while the Bissell building was the first downtown block, the Walling family had already built the first brick house.
Regardless, on Feb. 22, 1867, the Herald reported the Bissell Block was complete, and Saunders opened a hardware store, that must have met some challenges: It changed hands twice in five years.
In 1872, Walter Brown bought the building and brought some stability to the property, operating Brown’s Hardware and Corner Hardware with a number of partners for the next 50 years, as Brown himself was elected to the Assembly and then, state Senate.
In 1873, “David Wilber’s Bank” – ancestor to today’s Community Bank – rented a space in the hardware store, the Milford bank’s first foray into Oneonta; a couple of years later it moved across Dietz Street into the Central Hotel.
Brown lived in the mansion now occupied by Michael Stoltzer Art Gallery, next to today’s police and fire complex, and donated acreage across the street for Brown’s Park, which today is occupied by Clinton Plaza and the parking deck.
All that’s left of the park is that square of grass where the Clinton-Sullivan Expedition marker stands, Brzozowski said.
As downtown changed, so did the Bissell Block’s uses.
In 1919, John Laskaris bought it and put the ice cream shop,
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Ads from Jo-Ann Dress Shop’s heyday trumpet the Bissell Block as home to high fashion.
SENTINEL/From B1 with son George I. Wilber as cashier and Edgar A. Scramling as teller, rents a portion of Brown’s Hardware, the bank’s first Oneonta location. It moves across Dietz Street to Central Hotel in 1876, and eventually to current site at Main and Ford. 1919/John Laskaris, who operated ice cream shop across street since 1898, buys 189 Main St., adds tile floor, tin ceiling, glass transom windows and new entrance, opens soda shop, candy store and restaurant.
1948/Laskaris moves to corner of Main and Chestnut, where the Metropole and Corfu diners were operated until 2011, when Simply Thai opened there.
1949/Antonia Chrones, Laskaris’ daughter, opens Jo-Ann Dress Shop – “Oneonta’s Newest, Smartest Fashion Center,” according to opening-day ad – in 189 Main St. The name combines Antonia and sister Georgia’s nicknames.
1968/Galinn’s Jewelry, owned by Carl Puylara Sr., who bought operation in 1962 from Jacob and Martha Gallin, moves into 189 Main, adding aluminum front, creating recessed entry, and erecting neon sign. He buys building from Laskaris family around 1978.
2001/Greater Oneonta Historical Society buys building, which had been vacant since Gallin’s close in 1999, and created today’s Oneonta History Center.
candy store and luncheonette there, still fondly remembered by many older Oneontans. (One tragedy dimmed those fond memories: in 1941, Laskaris’ nephew, John Georgeson, got caught between the floor and elevator and was killed. The elevator was removed for 75 years; one was reinstalled this year as part of the renovations.)
Jo-Ann Dress Shop opened in 1949, operated by Laskaris’ daughter Antoinette. In 1968, Carl Puylara leased the building for his Gallin’s Jewelry, adding an aluminum false front then popular; he bought the building in 1978. Gallin’s closed in 1999, and the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, which had been looking for a permanent home for a collection that was being stored in various members homes, bought the building in 2001.
LegaL notice
IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE ELEVEN OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW BY OTSEGO COUNTY. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 22nd day of February 2016, the Otsego County Treasurer, hereinafter, the “Enforcing Officer”, of Otsego County, hereinafter, the “Tax District”, pursuant to law filed with the Clerk of Otsego County, a petition of foreclosure against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such petition pertains to the following parcels:
Oneonta City
Friery James M
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288.17-2-79 Res 0.17A 49 Spruce St Martella Robert
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Petersen
Theodore W
31.00-1-31.03 Res 17.99A Barringer Rd
Chapman
Richard H
32.00-1-8.01 Res 241.09A 234 Ray Mower Rd
Heinrich Lisa
44.00-1-9.02 Res 133.35A Neilsen Rd
Myatt James P
44.00-1-18.01 Res 89.01A 4508 St Hwy 166 Myatt James P 44.00-1-21.00 Res 25.17A 7076 US Hwy 20 Petrozza John T 45.00-1-22.32 Res 1.41A Barringer Rd Petrozza John T
45.00-1-30.05 Res 18.38A Barringer Rd Petrozza John T 45.00-1-30.06 Res 9.88A Barringer Rd Petrozza John T
45.00-1-30.07 Res 6.56A Barringer Rd Miller Everett J
45.00-1-36.00 Res 0.51A US Hwy 20 Petrozza John T 45.00-1-45.01 Res 57.95A 254 Barringer Rd Petrozza John T
45.00-1-47.00 Res 5.36A Willie O Neill Rd Chapman Richard Jr
46.00-1-21.00 Res 70.91A 373 Ray Mower Rd
Harbolic Patrick 74.00-1-27.02 Res 2.76A 1 205 Co Hwy 50
Town of Decatur
Burke Michael C
151.00-2-17.00 Res 12.65A 1310 Co Hwy 38 Rezek Miroslav
152.00-1-10.02 Res 8.48A 285 Mravlja Hill Rd
Kenlein Kenneth
153.00-1-20.02 Res 4.35A 438 Reservoir Rd
Presti Rosemarie
167.00-2-5.10 Res 5.87A 659 Babcock Hill Rundbladt John
167.00-2-18.01 Res 1.48A 2272 Co Hwy 39
Blanchard Barbara
Res 54.99A Co Hwy 37
Mravlja Peter
168.00-1-2.01 Res 94.60A Co Hwy 37
Mravlja Peter 168.00-1-2.03 Res 7.80A 315 Co Hwy 37
Mravlja Peter 168.00-1-3.01 Res 10.21A Lease Lot Hill Rd
Town of Edmeston
Cirillo James Jr
76.00-1-23.01 Res 170.54A Co Hwy 18*
Cirillo James Jr
76.00-1-23.02 Res 3.03A 5527 Co Hwy 18
Chadwick
John R
91.00-1-13.33 Res 12.74A 636 Bert White Rd
Holbert Susan
91.00-1-23.00 Res 16.00A Mott Hill* Rd
Spielberger
Edward
107.00-1-1.41 Res 5.54A Co Hwy 18
Klingler Arthur R
108.17-2-20.00 Res 0.67A 21 East St Tatini Mauro L
108.17-2-34.00 Res 0.05A 14 East St
Bancroft
David L
108.17-2-48.00 Res 0.22A 11 South St
Reidenbach
Katrina
108.17-2-54.00 Res 0.20A 27 South St Reidenbach
Katrina
108.17-2-56.00 Res 0.63A South* St Vibbard Joseph
122.04-1-22.00 Res 0.53A 282 Co Hwy 20
Wheeler
Jeffrey John
124.00-1-10.00 Res 0.38A 877 Dutch Valley Rd
Bancroft
David L
124.06-1-4.00 Res 0.66A 31 South St
Stimson Charise
140.00-1-11.22 Res 17.09A Monson Rd Adamo Joseph
140.00-1-20.05 Res 6.92A Longview* Dr Town of Exeter
Llewellyn Stella
52.30-1-14.00 Res 0.10A 7728 St Hwy 28
Nickerson Jack
52.38-1-9.01 Res 0.11A 104 Mill Rd
Lyncourt Eric
64.00-2-8.06 Res 1.96A 442 Munson Rd
Lyncourt Eric
64.00-2-8.41 Res 42.75A Munson Rd
Stegen Arthur A
64.00-2-14.01 Res 13.37A 2036 Co Hwy 19
Chapman
William J
65.00-1-1.02 Res 0.34A 2170 Co Hwy 19
Bancroft David
67.00-1-11.00 Res 0.87A 1574 Co Hwy 22
Knollwood Associates
67.00-1-16.102 Res 23.88A St Hwy 28
Donnelly William J
67.09-1-28.12 Res 0.75A 7303 St Hwy 28
Duncan Frank Sr
67.09-1-49.00 Res 0.87A 1510 Co Hwy 22
Town of Hartwick
Ray Christopher
Scott
128.00-2-29.32 Res 1.04A
Gulf Rd West
LEGALS
129.00-1-9.00
Res 7.72A 417 Bush Rd
Decker
Lavester R
130.15-1-16.00 Res 0.60A 548 Greenough Rd
West Timothy
144.00-1-2.21 Res 13.96A 126 Manley Rd
Althiser
Lawrence
144.00-1-67.01 Res 2.47A St Hwy 205 Althiser
Lawrence
144.00-1-68.01 Res 0.90A 3528 St Hwy 205 Althiser
Lawrence
144.00-1-68.02 Res 2.18A 3524 St Hwy 205
Monroe Ronald W
144.19-1-40.00 Res 1.35A 3546 St Hwy 205*
Althiser
Lawrence
160.00-1-22.00 Res 8.97A 3487 St Hwy 205*
Konopka Teresa E
161.00-1-22.00 Res 9.80A 1438 Co Hwy 45
Duke Richard
161.00-1-33.00 Res 2.07A 878 Co Hwy 45
Arnot David R
176.00-1-17.01 Res 22.46A 580 Pleasant Valley Rd
Kane Matthew D
176.00-1-38.02 Res 3.00A 2376 Co Hwy 11
Powers Daniel
178.00-1-18.00 Res 79.10A
Goey Pond West Rd
Martinez Zoe
178.00-1-40.00 Res 32.66A 383 Co Hwy 45
Powers Daniel
178.00-1-42.01 Res 75.47A 462 Co Hwy 45
Partridge Richard J
178.00-1-49.00 Res 11.83A St Hwy 28* Martinez Zoe 193.00-1-12.00 Res 2.79A Chlorinator Rd Village of Laurens
7120 Ft Hamilton Pkwy LLC
240.15-2-68.00 Res 13.72A 16 Louden Dr Town of Laurens
Moxley Daniel J
224.00-1-17.02 Res 0.63A 416 Pool Brook Rd
Knarich George A.
238.00-2-9.07 Res 7.23A 183 Peterson Rd
Holmes Raymond
240.11-1-38.00 Res 0.35A 136 Co Hwy 12
Turrell Richard 274.00-1-25.01 Res 235.68A Co Hwy 11 Town of Maryland
Jaquish Glenn
198.00-2-21.03 Res 25.68A 117 Waterman Rd Herr Doreen 230.19-1-3.01 Res 0.32A 15 Main St Scott Allen F 230.19-1-54.00 Res 0.24A 16 West St
Murphy
Patricia A
230.19-2-41.00 Res 0.21A 53 Race St Kaneg Gail A 230.20-1-9.02 Res 2.79A Main* St Kaneg Gail A 230.20-1-68.00 Res 1.02A
Main* St Sisson Brett J
244.00-2-18.02 Res 5.78A 186 Crumhorn Lake Rd
7540 St Hwy 7
Balbuena Jacqueline Kilts 245.10-1-7.00 Res 1.26A 7581 St Hwy 7 Alessi Rosa 246.00-1-40.00 Res 33.49A Co Hwy 56 Kibbe** Teresa 261.00-1-52.00 Res 23.99A 129 Blueberry Ln Rickett Robert M 261.00-1-67.00 Res 1.03A Leonard* Rd DeSantis Michael 262.00-2-22.00 Res 15.20A Bush Hill Rd Moan Patrick 264.00-1-19.01 Res 13.13A Center Rd Town of Middlefield Holbrook James S 86.01-1-22.00 Res 0.60A 3152 Co Hwy 33 Campbell Alan W
Res 0.75A 134 Sunnycrest
Dimick
Charles J 260.13-2-50.00 Res 0.49A 140 Sunnycrest Rd
Dimick Charles J 260.13-2-51.00 Res 0.38A 144 Sunnycrest Rd
Manchester Kathy 260.18-1-53.00 Res 0.05A Cliffside Cir LPD Construction Company LLC 276.00-2-20.00 Res 0.25A 6147 St Hwy 7
Manchester Stephen V 277.00-1-20.01 Res 0.90A 6353 St Hwy 7 Village of Morris
294.00-1-22.04 Res 8.01A 388 Shaw Brook Rd Zapatero Carmen
167.02-1-6.00 Res 0.37A 2285 Co Hwy 39
Mravlja Peter 168.00-1-1.01
Timothy M
128.00-2-56.31 Res 1.58A 3836 St Hwy 205
Sierra Robert
Alvarez Edward W 245.09-1-30.00 Res 1.94A
118.00-1-2.03 Res 1.00A 2672 St Hwy 166 Willis Jane B 133.00-1-12.14 Res 23.73A Rezen Rd Ross J. Samuel A. 133.03-1-7.00 Res 0.33A 3692 Co Hwy Ross J. Samuel A. 133.03-1-64.00 Res 0.12A Co Hwy 35 Holbrook James S 147.00-1-13.00 Res 19.50A Sibley Gulf Rd Gibbons Barbara 147.00-1-40.01 Res 93.56A 420 Sibley Gulf Rd Oliver Robert A 164.00-1-13.07 Res 41.87A Co Hwy 35 Beatty Robin Bryant 180.01-1-6.00 Res 0.48A 2685 Co Hwy 35 Wahl Anthony S 195.00-1-29.02 Res 34.07A 568 St Hwy 166 Wahl Anthony S 195.00-1-30.00 Res 4.90A 533 St Hwy 166 Village of Milford Summers Linden D III 194.20-2-63.00 Res 0.10A 63 S Main St Wahl Anthony S 194.20-2-78.00 Res 0.08A 68 S Main St Wahl Anthony S 194.20-2-79.00 Res 0.11A 70 S Main St Munro David A. 195.17-1-4.00 Res 1.58A 161 E Main St Brown Gerald L 195.17-1-19.00 Res 0.29A 101 River St Town of Milford LPD Construction Company LLC 195.00-3-2.00 Res 0.37A 15 Kilts Rd Roe Kenneth J 209.00-1-40.03 Res 4.16A 621 Lougheed Rd Teixeira Nancy 226.00-1-2.00 Res 4.94A 215 Concrite Rd Spence James A 243.18-2-17.00 Res 0.66A 109 Happy Valley Road Spur Sobey Albert Jr 260.05-3-73.00 Res 0.54A 185 Lee Dr Brower Steven 260.05-3-75.00 Res 0.41A Lee Dr Brower Steven 260.05-3-77.00 Res 0.11A 178 Lee Dr Apple Mansion Estate LLC 260.13-2-6.00 Res 0.25A 149 Sunnycrest Rd Dimick Charles J 260.13-2-49.02
Foster Diane 221.18-1-2.00 Res 0.23A 74 Broad St Town of Morris
Sieck Richard K 204.00-2-17.05 Res 72.72A St Hwy 51 Santelia Edward A 220.00-1-11.00 Res 3.08A 111 Hilsinger Rd
Best Kenneth J 221.00-1-46.00 Res 2.79A Co Hwy 49* Imbrosciano Frederick 221.00-1-53.00 Res 0.26A 133 Co Hwy 49
Schacht Robert 221.00-1-57.00 Res 0.90A 2009 St Hwy 23
Owner Unknown 221.00-1-74.00 Res 1.82A St Hwy 23*
Williams Theodore F Jr 222.00-1-21.00 Res 46.02A 2277 St Hwy 23 Town of New Lisbon DeVries Thomas 141.00-4-3.00 Res 9.57A 4703 St Hwy 51 Srdepot And Co Inc
141.00-4-10.00 Res 4.42A St Hwy 51 Dorothea 189.00-1-37.00 Res 140.06A 3527 St Hwy 51 Martin George 189.00-1-39.00 Res 0.37A 1700 Co Hwy 12 Heins John 189.00-1-76.00 Res 3.97A 774 Pegg Rd Sanchez David 190.00-1-15.00 Res 11.16A 113 Wheat Rd Scollard John S 191.00-1-27.00 Res 4.75A 148 Falls Bridge Rd Barker William A 191.00-1-39.02 Res 6.97A 128 Jacobson Rd Wulff David 191.00-1-56.02 Res 18.50A 350 Gardner Town Rd Harris Winston Jr 205.00-1-2.00 Res 1.53A St Hwy 51 Harris Winston Jr 205.00-1-5.00 Res 55.67A 3312 St Hwy 51 Town of Oneonta
Goodrich Rita S 274.00-2-21.00 Res 0.99A 984 St Hwy 205
Goodrich Rita S 274.00-2-22.00 Res 3.47A 980 St Hwy 205 Goodrich Rita S 274.00-2-24.00 Res 0.99A 976 St Hwy 205 Davis Mark W 274.00-2-27.00 Res 7.26A 954 St Hwy 205 Carpenter Roger 274.00-2-46.00 Res 8.84A 461 Winney Hill
Rd Turrell Richard L 286.00-2-20.00 Res 29.48A Co Hwy 8 Cyzeski David 287.09-1-85.01 Res 7.84A 3996 St Hwy 23 Golinski William 287.15-1-16.00 Res 0.22A Winney Hill Rd Chen Bang Hua 287.19-1-54.00 Res 0.39A 61 Richards Ave RCBR Properties LLC 287.19-2-21.00 Res 0.39A 38 Richards Ave Welch Elwyn D 288.00-2-22.00 Res 0.07A Cemetery Hill Rd Szerwinski Michael 289.001-25.00 Res 1.64A St Hwy 7* Browne Christopher 289.00-1-79.00 Res 0.21A 204 Riverstone Rd Polley Robert 289.00-1-89.01 Res 37.49A 130 Riverstone Rd
Warner Brenda L 299.07-4-72.00 Res 0.35A 1A Orchard St Galasso
Martin A., Jr.
300.00-3-67.21 Res 9.50A St Hwy 23 Randazzo Giuseppe 309.001-47.00 Res 43.32A St Hwy 28* Village of Otego
Wessells John S Jr 317.16-1-26.00 Res 0.95A 390 Main St Adkins Virginia 317.19-1-23.00 Res 0.53A 301 Main St Spataro Barbara A 317.19-1-24.01 Res 2.40A 307 Main St Town of Otego Giannini Donna 272.00-1-60.01 Res 0.29A 2150 Co Hwy 8 Dugan Michael J 272.00-2-31.00 Res 5.00A Co Hwy 6 Welch John W 273.00-2-22.01 Res 42.89A 110 Welch Ter Schwed Karl R 285.00-1-17.00 Res 1.30A 1866 Co Hwy 8 Hunsucker Fred 285.00-1-24.01 Res 124.87A 1261 Co Hwy 7 Hunsucker Fred 285.00-1-24.02 Res 5.90A Co Hwy 7* Hunsucker Harry L 285.00-1-26.00 Res 6.13A Co Hwy 7* Perry Samuel H Jr 285.00-1-34.04 Res 5.44A 347 Upper Green St Packard Amy 285.00-1-38.00 Res 0.77A 970 Co Hwy 7 Conklin Charles R 286.00-1-10.02 Res 1.38A 107 W Oneonta Rd Turrell Richard L 286.00-1-26.00 Res 65.52A West Oneonta Rd Turrell Richard L 286.00-1-27.00 Res 4.23A West Oneonta Rd Strickland Wayne R 286.001-35.81 Res 1.90A 136 Forest Way Grabo Randy J 297.00-1-34.04 Res 5.48A 308 Upper Green St Turrell Richard L 298.00-1-10.00
114.00-1-4.00 Res 0.41A
6144 St Hwy 28
Curran Gifford
130.00-2-16.02
Res 0.11A Co Hwy 26
Town of Pittsfield
Whitehill Arnold G
139.00-2-15.02
Res 1.52A 885 St Hwy 80 Adamo Joseph
140.00-2-23.12 Res 3.33A Longview Dr
Hughes Russell D Jr
155.00-1-4.00 Res 78.43A 120 Card Rd
Bice Judy
155.00-1-12.221 Res 23.79A 791 St Hwy 80
Bice Judy L.
155.00-1-16.00 Res 10.42A St Hwy 80
Bice Judy L.
155.00-1-6.00 Res 13.71A 709 St Hwy 80*
Bice Judy L.
155.00-1-9.32 Res 34.70A St Hwy 80* McAdams Helen B
155.00-1-30.00 Res 0.82A 297 St Hwy 80 Markham Barbara L
155.00-1-52.02 Res 0.87A 138 Pecktown Store Rd Leech Richard F
F
171.00-1-1.03 Res 33.38A St Hwy 80 Kellogg Richard
171.00-1-26.00 Res 2.72A 1244 Co Hwy 13 Carney Mark Shannon
188.00-1-32.03 Res 1.80A 712 Co Hwy 49 Barnett Bonnie
204.00-1-1.06 Res 102.40A Co Hwy 13 Town of Plainfield Ross Michael L
2.00-1-13.00 Res 4.70A 9949 US Hwy 20 Chapman Keith A 19.00-1-9.32 Res 3.00A 6843 Co Hwy 18 Martin Patricia M
21.00-1-11.02 Res 5.07A St Hwy 51 Martin Patricia M
21.00-1-12.00 Res 2.09A 7550 St Hwy 51 Cadwell Maxine
33.00-1-13.00 Res 2.04A 157 Co Hwy 19 Lan’Did Corporation
34.00-1-12.23 Res 31.10A Talbot Rd Heller Glen
47.00-1-6.24 Res 14.75A 198 Pine Ln Village of Richfield Springs
Schwab Audrey L
13.20-2-6.00 Res 0.49A Main St Murphy James A
24.08-1-30.00 Res 0.18A 45 River St Londono Zenaida
25.05-2-54.00 Res 0.36A 20 Lake St Villavicencio Silvio
25.05-3-44.00 Res 0.17A Canadarago St Garner Robert E 25.05-3-53.00 Res 0.22A 10 Canadarago St Delaire Michael P 25.05-4-22.00 Res 0.23A 39 E James St Town of Richfield
101.42A Us Hwy 20 Watterson Nancy 12.00-1-10.03 Res 2.03A 2678 Us Hwy 20 Seamon Tex Louis 12.00-1-46.00 Res 1.51A 1071 Co Hwy 25
Davis Nancy M 24.08-2-16.01 Res 6.07A 86 Elm St Ext
Davis Nancy M 24.08-2-16.02 Res 0.32A Linden* Ave
Davis Nancy M 24.08-2-17.00 Res 3.35A Linden Ave Saalfelder Stephen C 25.00-119.02 Res 3.79A 380 Butternut Rd
Unlimited Upside Properties 38.00-1-12.00 Res 0.30A 561 Wing Hill Rd Pugliese Carmel J 38.12-1-33.00 Res 0.11A 104 Jackies Rd Davenport Thomas 38.25-17.01 Res 0.33A 8162 St Hwy 28
Town of Roseboom
Geer Robert M 118.00-2-2.31 Res 8.90A Middlefield Rd Geer
Robert 118.00-22.32 Res 5.01A Middlefield Rd Geer Robert 118.00-2-2.33 Res 5.01A Middlefield Rd Geer Robert
118.00-2-2.34 Res 5.01A Middlefield Rd Geer Robert 118.00-2-2.35 Res 6.31A 906 Middlefield Rd
Sheldon Henry L Sr 119.00-148.00 Res 4.04A 224 Honey Hill Rd Arno John Michael 120.03-135.00 Res 0.66A St Hwy 165 Mabie Linda
135.00-1-20.02 Res 1.93A 2989 Co Hwy 39
Town of Springfield Guardian Preservation, LLC
27.00-1-15.01 Res 2.29A 4917 Us Hwy 20
Carson Kenneth A Jr 42.00-12.03 Res 14.68A Continental Rd
Stocking Billy 42.00-1-2.04 Res 7.71A 217 Continental Rd Tracy Martin A 42.00-1-35.02 Res 2.60A 2034 Co Hwy 31 Village of Unadilla
Batson David B 334.14-1-13.00 Res 0.50A 53 Clifton St Rudolph Richard 334.15-138.00 Res 0.34A Maple Ave Mertz Wendelin 334.18-2-18.00 Res 0.39A 6 Sanly St Gagliardo James 334.18-2-48.00 Res 0.17A 22 Bridge St Kadchinski Rodney
334.19-1-19.00 Res 0.15A 16 Clifton St Decker Timothy C
334.19-3-46.00 Res 0.08A Main St Ragonese Amy L 334.19-3-53.00 Res 0.54A 288 Main St
Stevens
Sondra J
334.19-3-55.00 Res 0.90A 280 Main St
Colby Mellissa L
334.19-3-57.00 Res 0.25A 272 Main St Caratelli Caspere L
334.19-3-61.00 Res 0.26A 262 Main St Town of Unadilla
Jones Jerry P
Washburn David
314.00-1-61.01 Res 67.15A 690 Co Hwy 3A Short Jared
315.00-1-32.05 Res 5.74A 372 Sisson Hill Rd Scott Gordon A
324.03-1-35.00 Res 0.21A 2381 St Hwy 7 Dana Daniel R
324.03-1-38.02 Res 0.12A 2387 St Hwy 7 Black ** Charles
324.13-1-5.00 Res 5.51A 193 Dentwood Dr Niles Craig
328.00-1-6.01 Res 21.50A 161 Lockwood Hill Rd Youngs Phillip M
329.00-1-1.03 Res 4.63A 830 Co Hwy 2 Martin Dennis R
329.00-1-17.03 Res 4.46A 514 Kilkenny Youngs Philip M
329.00-1-3.00 Res 0.73A 854 Co Hwy 2 Martini Ryan J
329.00-1-37.22 Res 3.00A 420 Co Hwy 3 Mattice Janice
329.00-1-43.00 Res 1.92A Co Hwy 3 Schusteritsch Edward A
330.00-1-4.07 Res 1.32A 130 Ledgewood Acres Dr Roldan Judith A
330.00-1-4.135 Res 1.39A 154 Overlook Ln Unadilla ShamRock Village LLC
330.03-1-86.00 Res 0.80A St Hwy 7* Patrylo Garry S
332.00-1-61.01 Res 6.29A 235 Co Hwy 1 Kipps Hill Road Corp.
332.00-1-83.21 Res 79.44A 342 Co Hwy 1
Lopez Gary J
333.03-2-42.00 Res 0.30A Sanly Rd Unadilla Shamrock
Village LLC
334.00-1-47.00 Res 3.09A 1676 St Hwy 7 GR Enterprises of the Northeas
336.00-1-46.01 Res 1.82A St Hwy 7 Button Karel
336.02-1-32.00 Res 0.81A 117 Co Hwy 1 Yale Susan
336.02-1-39.01 Res 2.33A 187 Old Hill Rd
Roldun Judith A
336.02-1-39.05 Res 1.92A 185 Old Hill Rd Hunt WIlliam A Jr
336.02-1-45.00 Res 0.21A 459 St Hwy 7* Savino Hildegard
336.02-1-63.02 Res 0.66A 430 St Hwy 7 Town of Westford
Gaskin Brian
149.00-1-10.00 Res 12.16A 361 Tabor Rd Rifenbark Matthew
150.00-1-36.03 Res 3.91A 2082 Co Hwy 34
Marullo Joseph
166.00-1-43.03 Res 1.56A 908 Co Hwy 36
Regg Frances A
166.00-1-46.00 Res 0.85A 674 Co Hwy 36
Parsons
William H
166.01-1-20.00 Res 3.24A Middlefield Rd
Parsons
1131 Co Hwy 42
Jones Danny M
196.00-2-2.05 Res 5.20A 251 Hickory Hill Rd
Hoag
Douglas B 196.00-2-2.12 Res 13.81A 196 Hickory Hill Rd
Hoag
Douglas B
196.00-2-2.13 Res 5.87A Hickory Hill Rd Town of Worcester
Schrom Sarah
185.00-1-48.01 Res 1.79A 284 Co Hwy 38
Nigro Kathleen 185.09-1-41.01 Res 0.81A 141 Main St
Martinez Archie 185.13-1-1.00 Res 0.14A 15 Main St
Suydam Brian T 185.13-1-33.00 Res 0.74A 86 Main St
Kersmanc Susan 199.17-1-86.00 Res 0.19A 19 Church St
McCabe Thomas J 199.17-1-93.00 Res 0.29A
Church St
McCabe Thomas 199.17-1-94.00 Res 0.35A 3 Church St
Barbera Anthony A 199.18-1-52.00 Res 0.27A 14 Maple St VanWormer
Thomas 199.18-3-49.00 Res 0.25A 5 Chase St
Warf Dale V
201.00-1-3.07 Res 11.17A 1099 Smith Rd
Flemm James K
216.00-1-22.02 Res 0.60A 652 Smith Rd Aboueid
Georges J 217.00-1-11.00 Res 65.59A 168 Roe Rd
Shaw Melinda 233.00-1-16.04 Res 5.11A 792 Center Valley Rd
Sang Miguel A 233.00-1-16.12 Res 5.55A Burnside Rd
Effect of filing:
All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition are hereby notified that the filing of such petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.
Nature of proceeding: Such proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such petition. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.
redemption.
Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payments shall be made to Dan Crowell, Otsego County Treasurer, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.
Last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 30th day of May 2016.
Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District on or before the above date mentioned as the last day for redemption.
Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such petition and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default.
Enforcing Officer Dan Crowell Otsego County Treasurer
Attorney for Tax District Ellen Coccoma Otsego County Attorney 197 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
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LegaL notice
Notice of formation of MELODY PINES FARM, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on February 17, 2016. 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, 608 County Highway 51, Morris, New York, 13808. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.
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LegaL notice
Visions of Home, LLC
The name of the limited liability company is “Visions of Home, LLC” The date the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York was February 23, 2016. The County within the State in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Otsego County. The Secretary of the State of New York has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without the State of New York to which the Secretary of the State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him is: Visions of Home, LLC, 101 Spruce Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. The purpose of the business of the limited liability company is any lawful business purpose.
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LegaL notice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF New Hyde Park Construction, LLC
MP Test Equipment, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 12 February 2016. 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 2121 County Hwy 22, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalApril7
LegaL notice WILLSUE, LLC
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF WILLSUE, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law
The name of the limited liability company is: WILLSUE, LLC
The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located in OTSEGO.
The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is:
THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 50 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326
The limited liability company is to be managed by: ONE OR MORE MEMBERS.
I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign these Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that my signature typed below constitutes my signature.
WILLIAM C. GREEN, ESQ., ORGANIZER (signature) WILLIAM C. GREEN, ESQ., ORGANIZER
Filed by: GREEN & GREEN 50 MAIN STREET PO BOX 148 Cooperstown, New York 13326
The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 54 Lancaster Street, Cherry Valley, New York 13320. Purposes: are to acquire, own, hold, improve, manage and operate the real property, including the property located at 157 First Street, in Troy, New York (the “Property”); to incur indebtedness, secured and unsecured; to mortgage, finance, refinance, encumber, lease, sell, exchange, convey, transfer or otherwise deal with or dispose of the Property; to enter into and perform contracts and agreements of any kind necessary to, in connection with or incidental to the business of the Limited Liability Company.
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Bassett PPS, LLC filed articles of organization with the Department of State on February 23, 2016. Its principal office is in Otsego County, New York. The Secretary of State of the State of New York has been designated as agent upon whom service of process against the LLC may be served, and the address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of process in any action or proceeding against the Company is One Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326. The purpose of the Company is to serve as a lead entity for the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program and any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under §203 of the Limited Liability Company Act.
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Notice of Formation of Brower Property Management, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 01/25/2016. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to: The LLC,
Arts. Of Org. filed with Sec’y. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on February 16, 2016. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to : The LLC, PO Box 404, Cooperstown, New York 13326. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 6LegalApril7
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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name:
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Notice of formation of Troix Realty Group, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 2/26/16. Office location: Otsego County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served.
LUNDIN CHRISTMAS TREES LLC, Articles of Org. filed N.Y. Sec. of State (SSNY) 18th day of February, 2016. Office in Otsego Co. at 12 Forster Street, Otego, New York 13825. SSNY desig. agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 12 Forster Street, Otego, New York 13825. Reg. Agt. upon whom process may be served: Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., P.C. 1 Maiden Lane, NYC 10038 1 800 576-1100 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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BLUEBIRD HOMES, LLC
Notice of formation of Bluebird Homes, LLC, a limited liability company (the “LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (the “SSNY”) on 3/11/16. Office location: Otsego County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC, upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 54 Lancaster Street, Cherry Valley, New York 13320. Purposes: are to acquire, own, hold, improve, manage and operate real property, including the property located at 59 Elm Street, in the Village of Cooperstown, New York. 6LegalApril28
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SEELEYS ALL SEASON SERVICES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/03/2016. Office loc: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Mark Seeley, 129 Skyline Drive, Bainbridge, NY 13733. Reg Agent: Mark Seeley, 129 Skyline Drive, Bainbridge, NY 13733. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.
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LegaL notice Notice of Formation of Brown Associates Prince George LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/10/16. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Brown Associates LLC, c/o Barbara Utter, 859 County Hwy. 5, Otego, NY 13825. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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Notice of formation of Chicory Creek Farm LLC (“LLC”), a limited liability company. On 3/28/16 Articles of Organization were filed with NYS Sec’y of State. Office location: Otsego County. Sec’y of State designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. Sec’y of State shall mail a copy of such process to Chicory Creek Farm LLC, 2722 State Highway 205, Mt. Vision, NY 13810. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity
Notice of Formation of ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MONETARY SERVICES, , LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/9/15. Office Location: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process: Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., 93 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820. Purpose: any lawful activities.
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO
Friday, April 1
NOMINATION DEADLINE -- Last
day to nominate local person or business for Otsego 2000’s 2015 Historic Preservation Awards for Otsego & Schoharie Counties. Info, nomination forms at www. otsego2000.org or (607) 5478881.
BLOOD DRIVE -- 1:30-6:30 p.m. American Red Cross blood drive. Appointments at www. RedCrossBlood.org, or 1-800733-2767, or call Clinical Lab office at (607) 547-3701. Walkins also welcome. Bassett Hall Auditorium, Bassett Medical Center (Beaver and Pioneer Sts), Cooperstown CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER -- 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner with trimmings, homemade desserts; takeouts available. $10 adults; $5 kids. Benefits Jamaica mission to Pringle Home Orphanage. First Presbyterian Church, 296 Main St., Oneonta. Info (607) 432-4286.
CANO RECEPTION -- 5-8 p.m. Opening reception for exhibit “Pinholes, Pixels & Paint,” running through April 17, featuring works by current and former Hartwick College staff members Katharine Kreisher, Annie Gohde, and Vern Burnett. Free. CANO at Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, www.canoneonta. org
FENIMORE RECEPTION -- 5:307 p.m. Spring members’ reception to celebrate opening day of spring exhibitions, including “Ansel Adams: Early Works.” Kindly RSVP to Kate Morgan at (607) 547-1536 or k.morgan@nysha. org. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Rte. 80, Cooperstown.
CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m.
Otsego Dance Society hosts. Music by Crooked Sixpence, of Ithaca. Ed Bugel calls. No partner or experience needed. Suggested donation $8 adults; $4 students and 18 & under; ages 12 & under free. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, www.otsegodancesociety. blogspot.com
CONCERT -- 8 p.m. The Garcia Project and special guest, Acoustically Speaking. Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Tickets, www.oneontatheatre.com
Saturday, April 2
SCOUT BOTTLE DRIVE -- 9 a.m.
Troop 1254 invites Cooperstown residents to place clean returnable bottles & cans on curb or porch steps visible from street. Monthly bottle drives fund troop activities, events, and trips. Troop thanks the community for support. Special pickups, questions, call Bruce at (607) 267-6730.
BENCH PRESS COMPETITION -- 10:30 a.m. Monster Bench Press Competition. Lifters, preteen to age 70-plus, may weigh-in anytime Friday, April 1, at Clark Sports Center fitness center desk. Also register to compete at 9 a.m. day of event; rules review at 10 a.m. Clark Sports Center, 124 Co. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown, Info, www. clarksportscenter.com
HD OPERA – 12:55 p.m. Live HD broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Foothills Production Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, tickets, www.foothillspac.org TEACHER FREE DAY -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pre K-12 teachers admitted free with proof of educator status, at The Farmers’ and Fenimore Art museums, Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www. fenimoreartmuseum.org or www. farmersmuseum.org FIRE DEPT. DINNER -- 4-8 p.m. (or until food runs out). Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, hosted by Cooperstown Fire Dept.’s Emergency Squad. Takeout available; limited delivery to Bassett facilities in Cooperstown. Cooperstown Fire House, 24 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 5444393. ART OPENING - 5-7 p.m. Cherry Branch Gallery re-opens for season with exhibition of new works by 20 New York State artists. Free. Refreshments, music by Angus Mackie and the SMRT Quartet. Exhibit runs through April 24. Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main St., Cherry Valley. Info, (607) 264-9530. GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION -- 5:30 p.m. silent auction; 6:30 p.m. live auction. Annual Goods & Services Auction. Enjoy snacks and beverages while bidding on
services, jewelry, antiques, art, baseball memorabilia, a violin, wine, meals, yard work, home repair, concert tickets, tour guide & more. Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-3491. SUPPER CLUB -- 9 p.m. American roots recording artist Marc Berger. B Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, res, (607) 432-2053.
Sunday, April 3
FOOD & WINE TASTING – 3-6
p.m. 17th annual Epicurean Food & Wine Tasting, to benefit Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care. Local culinary delights, wine, silent auction, music. $80 per person. The Otesaga, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, Bob Escher at (607) 432-6773. OPENING RECEPTION -- 3-5
p.m. Opening for first exhibit of 2016, “Re-Mixes: From Photography to Collage: The Art of Carmile S. Zaino,” by the NYC and DeLancey artist. Artist talk at 4 pm. Free. Refreshments, all welcome. Exhibit through April 22. Bright Hill Word & Image Gallery, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Info, (607) 829-5055. SUPPER CLUB -- 6 p.m. (Doors open 5 p.m.) Female quintet Too Many Divas musical stylings of ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. $25 includes hors d’oeuvres. B Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, res, (607) 432-2053. Tuesday, April 5
OCCA HIKE– 10 a.m. Join Otsego County Conservation Association’s Jeff O’Handley and the local Adirondack Mountain Club chapter, for hike in R. Milton Hick State Forest. Free. Meet at trailhead on Perry Hill Rd in Roseboom. To carpool with AMC, meet at Oneonta Price Chopper parking lot, Rte. 7 at 9:15 a.m. Dress for weather, bring water. Pre-register at www.occainfo.org. Info, www. susqadk.org.
OPEN HOUSE -- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Open house for community feedback on Cooperstown Comprehensive plan. Drop in. Cooperstown Fire Hall, 24 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. Info, visit www.coopplan.wordpress.com
UKRANIAN EGG WORKSHOP
-- 5 p.m (Tues & Thurs until April 21). Learn Ukranian “Pysanky” egg decoration. $10 supply donation. Orthodox Mission Chapel, basement of St. James Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta.
Jack G. Stahl, 82; Professional Pianist Here, In Europe
ONEONTA – Jack G. Stahl, 82, of Oneonta, a pianist who played at establishments across New York and New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at home.
Jack was born on Nov. 25, 1933 in North Fenton, in Broome County, the son of the late Gilbert and Tressa (Snow) Stahl. He took up the piano at age 3, and studied for eight years under Frances P. Kelly. Serving in the Army, he played the piano throughout Europe.
He married Jennie Wakin on July 8, 1956, in Oneonta. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, a life member of the Musicians Union Local 380 and 443, and was a member of the Sixth Ward Athletic Club.
Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years; his sons, John M. Olden-Stahl and his wife Susan of Poolesville, Md., and Richard J. Stahl of Oneonta.
Also his grandchildren, Dr. Natalie Olden-Stahl Boone and husband, Matthew, Julia Olden-Stahl,
Florence Boyle, 84; Treasurer For Morris, Milford Schools
ONEONTA – Mrs. Florence “Flo” Boyle, 84, who for many years was treasurer of the Milford and Morris central school districts, passed away March 24, 2016, at Focus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Index.
Born Oct. 4, 1931, to Frank and Florence (Mahnken) Ulm of Queens Village, she graduated from Grover Cleveland High School. In her early years, she enjoyed traveling and visiting with family.
On April 12, 1980, Flo married Barrie McKennan Boyle in a ceremony at Christ Church, Cooperstown.
In addition to her husband of 35 years, she is survived by two sons, Ronald Kyser and his wife, Cassandra, of St. Paul, Minn., and Randall Kyser and his wife, Christine, of Tallahassee, Fla.; one daughter, Kathleen Daniels and her husband, Destry, of Lost Creek, W. Va.; a stepson, John Boyle of Alameda,
Calif.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a brother, William Ulm of Seminole, Fla.; a sister, Irene Jervis of Oneonta; and several nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Douglas M. Kyser; a son, Michael Kyser; two brothers, Frank and Raymond Ulm; two sisters, Marie Poole and Claire Sluzenski; and a stepdaughter, Ellen M. Boyle.
The Office of the Burial of the Dead with Holy Eucharist was held Wednesday, March 30 in Saint Agnes Chapel at Christ Church, Cooperstown, with the Father Matthew R Stromberg, curate, officiating. Interment was in Hartwick Seminary Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.
Aaron Stahl and wife, Jessica, and Cameron Stahl; four great grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Irene Foster (Richard), Jane Treadwell, June Hanley (Robert), Jean Pelham, James Stahl and Rex Stahl (Judy) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Marie Mika, Grace Donahue and Gail Hendershot. Calling hours will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta. A funeral mass will follow at noon in St. Mary’s Church, with Father. David Mickiewicz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.
James C. Bell, 88; D&H Retiree
ONEONTA – James C. Bell, 88, who retired from the D&H after a long career, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 22, 2016. In his retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ruth (Silvernail) Bell; his daughters, Jean (David) Christensen and Joan (Ron) Martini; grandchildren, Amy (Justin), Brad (Jessica); Marissa (Jeff) and Mary (Andrew);
ONEONTA – Patricia Ann Lutz, 86, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2016, at Fox Nursing Home. Her only daughter, Patti Tarricone of Oneonta, survives her. She was born on Feb. 1, 1930, in Brooklyn, a
great-grandchildren, Matthew, Wyatt, Jordan, Jaelyn, and Jenevie; a brother, William (Phyllis) Bell; a sister, Laura (Ben) Haney; a sister-in-law, Lois Bell; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, David Bell, Dorothy (John) Winn and Barbara (Alfred) Winn. A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, Oneonta.
daughter of the late John and Catherine McCann. She and James Lutz were married on May 7, 1953, he passed away in 2000. Because of James’ career in the Air Force they lived in many different states, retiring to McAdoo, Pa.
Sale, Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 7 State Street, Townhouse P-4, Oneonta. Full bed, dining table and chair, dresser, kitchenware, linens, garage shelves, assorted decorative items and more.
HOMES FOR RENT
Available April, Spacious 3 or 4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitchen w/Island, Den, LivRm w/ Fireplace, Dining & FamRm w/Pellet Stove, Enclosed Porch, Garage, 15 Acres, Located 3 Miles From Cooperstown. $1900. Mo. + utilities. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ (607) 267-2683 (cell)
Pierstown area with spectacular views of Otsego Lake. 3BR/2BA house. $1,800. a month plus utilities, years lease plus security. Call Hubbell’s Real Estate. 607547-5740.
Fly Creek Valley area with country views. Immaculate Early 1800’s 4BR/2+BA house, garage. $2,500. a month plus utilities, plus security. Call Hubbell’s Real Estate. 607547-5740.
Milford House. 2, possible 3 bedroom. Nice lawns. Views. Garage. Milford schools. No
pets. No Smoking. $750.00 plus utilities. Dave LaDuke: (607)435-2405
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Cooperstown apartments. Edge of village. 2 bedroom upstairs. Recently redone. $950 includes heat and elec. Parking. No dogs. No Smoking. Call Dave LaDuke: (607) 435-2405
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Cooperstown multi-use commercial /w Main St. & Doubleday lot access. Optional 1st floor double retail space, outdoor courtyard. 2nd floor: 4 private rooms/offices. Restrooms/central air/alarm/ phone. Call to discuss ideas/ options. Kathy Fistrowicz 607267-2683
Oneonta Retail Space For Lease! Over 8,000 square feet of space featuring loading dock with overhead door and warehouse area, plus a light and bright retail space second to none in the downtown lower hub of the city. $2950 per month. Call Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC for
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Oneonta Business For Sale! Turn-key, established Bar/
Restaurant business in busy center city location. Contact Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC at 607-432-4391 for more details.
LAND FOR SALE
34 Acres - Excellent opportunity to build on property adjoining a golf course. Property lends itself well to hunting. Added bonus: Located within a short distance to two of the areas largest employers. Call now to see this exceptional opportunity while still available. (Sell Broker) Rodney Campbell (315) 868-0148.
CHILD CARE
Hiring summer care for 9 year old girl. Must be 18, have a car, and an interest in working with special needs child. Call 607-547-7467 for more information.
