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HENRY S.F. COOPER, JR., 1933-2016
Defender Of Glimmerglass, Friend To All Bids Farewell In June 2006, Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr., Otsego 2000 founder and, at the time, president, urges the Warren Town Board to reject a 118-turbine windmill farm, planned on a ridge, that would have been visible from his beloved Otsego Lake, his novelist ancestor’s Glimmerglass. Behind him is Otsego 2000 director Martha Frey; by the beam is the late Sue Brander, Stark, a leading wind farm opponent.
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Adeline Weinstock, Cooperstown, and her sister Charlie, speed down the slopes during the Cabin Fever Festival Saturday, Jan. 30, at Gilbert Lake State Park.
Former Rep Hulse In Line For IDA Post COOPERSTOWN
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ick Hulse, Fly Creek, who crossed swords with Otsego Now when he was county rep from Fly Creek, is being considered to fill a vacancy on the Otsego Now board. Hulse was one of the candidates Chair Kathy Clark, R-Otego, was said to be considering for appointment at the Wednesday, Feb. 3, meeting of the county Board of Representatives, subject to approval by a board majority. For the outcome, go to: WWW.ALLOTSEGO.COM
COUNTY ART: More than 200 people turned out for the Thursday, Jan. 28, opening of “Independent Spirit, featuring 24 artists, inculding several from the Cooperstown area, at SUNY Oneonta’s Martin-Mullen Gallery/PHOTOS, A6 BEST BUSINESS: NYCM Insurance, Edmeston, is among three county institutions to be honored Thurday, March 3, at the Otsego County Chamber’s annual dinner/ SEE A3
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With New Yorker For 35 Years, Writer Covered Space Program COOPERSTOWN
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enry Spotswood Fenimore Cooper, great-great-grandson of James Fenimore Cooper, and one more generation removed from William Cooper, died on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at his home in Cooperstown. He spent his last weeks surrounded by friends and
‘Fearless Fenimore’ Family Heritage Invaluable In Otsego Lake Advocacy
family. The cause was cancer. Cooper, 82, was a staff writer for The New Yorker Magazine for 35 years. His primary focus was the U.S. space program, which he covered starting in the pivotal 1960s and ’70s. The articles he wrote offered an inside look at how NASA scientists and astronauts Please See OBITUARY, B6
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tsego 2000 needs to hire an artist, Henry S.F. Cooper Jr. used to kid to NiCourtesy Hyde Hall cole Dillingham, his successor as Henry Cooper president of the organization. The is saluted at caricaturist would paint a picture 2013 gala in of the Otsego Lake that isn’t – but his honor at Hyde Hall. might have been.
Reporter’s ‘Big Rewind’ Published Libby Cudmore’s Novel In Bookstores; Readings, Signings Begin By JIM KEVLIN
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eporter Libby Cudmore has written three novels, all unpublished, so what made “The Big Rewind,” published by William Morrow, an eminent New York house, any different?
The first published novel, which was released Tuesday, Feb. 2 – Libby had her first book reading and autograph session that evening at the RiverRead Books in Binghamton – turns on a hip device: A mixtape, defined as “a home-made compilation of music (typically copyrighted Please See REWIND, A7
It would have depicted 765 kV lines skirting Mount Wellington, fracking rigs along the shoreline, blinking red lights at night from the 160 wind turbines along the Jordanvillle-Van Hornesville ridge, and hundreds of fishing and pleasure boats dotting the mirrorlike waters via a huge boat launch at Glimmerglass State Park. Those impingements may very well have been reality today, if Please See ADVOCATE, B6
Hebert: DiNapoli Rating Isn’t Cause For Concern COOPERSTOWN
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t seems no good deed goes unpunished, CCS Superintendent C.J. Hebert might have reflected after State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s
updated “Fiscal Stress Monitoring System” was released last week, putting Cooperstown Central in the “Susceptible to Fiscal Stress” category. “Susceptible to Fiscal Please Seee STRESS, A6
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nge Otten Roemer, front row, is surrounded by four generations of descendants at a 95th birthday party in her honor Sunday, Jan. 31, at The Plains At Parish Homestead. More than 160 friends from Cooperstown to Unadilla attended. Front row, from left, are Stephanie (Otten) and Christopher Spivey and their children, Inge’s great-grandchildren, Anna and Luke Spivey, Mrs. Roemer, Sarah (Manis) King, and Rebecka Manis. Back row, from left, are Sherrie Duncan, Bettie (Otten) Bennett and Bob Bennett, Therese and Scott Bennett, Carol Anne and Martin Otten, Melanie (Otten) Manis and Jack Manis. Born in Hamburg, she was educated in the U.S. and Germany, escaping in 1939 on the same ship as the von Trapps. She married Martin Otten on April 13, 1941, and they raised four children on a farm in Gilbertsville. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta, teaching at Mount Upton Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal until retiring in 1982. She married Carl Roemer in 1998 and lived in Fly Creek.
A pre-Christmas reunion of the Cooperstown Ski Patrol at the former Mount Otsego ski slope prompted George Erhmann, right, Richfield Springs, to send along this photo, taken by Joyce Ehrmann, of a previous get-together. From left are Bucko Clark, Greg Hall, Charlie Michaels, Sheldon Hansel, Harry Peplinski and George Ehrmann. Greg Hall and Carolyn Roth hosted the Dec. 11 reunion, which in addition to those listed above included Hope Hansel, Dolly Peplinski, Deni Wicks and Sam Hoskins. The Michaelses couldn’t make it, but special guests Dick and Jane Hanson, Steve and Betsy Sywetz, and Kent and Laura Hansel did.
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TiCkeTS: $20 for adults $15 for senior citizens and college students with current ID $8 for students age 13-18 Children age 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Call 607-547-1812. Tickets also available at Church & Scott Pharmacy, Fly Creek General Store and Riverwood. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. Upcoming Event: Nicholas David Saturday March 5, 2016 Otesaga Resort Hotel
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Get out your crayons and color our Winter Carnival “Kick Off” Snowman! Send your masterpiece into The Freeman’s Journal (see contest rules) for a chance to win a prize! ALL artwork will be displayed in The Freeman’s Journal windows at 21 Railroad Avenue in Cooperstown.
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Otsego Chamber To Honor NYCM, Remillard, YMCA At Annual Gala ONEONTA – Edmestonbased New York Central Mutual Insurance and retired Fox Hospital President John Remillard will be honored at the Otsego County Chamber’s 30th Anniversary Annual Banquet & Celebration of Business, the chamber announced Tuesday, Feb. 1. The Oneonta Family Y will also be honored with the Chamber’s relatively new Quality of Life Award. NYCM Insurance will receive The NBT Bank Distinguished Business of the Year Award and Remillard,
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the Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen. This year’s celebration will be 5:45-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom on the theme, “Otsego County, The Pearl of New York State.”
For reservations, contact Kelly Zack-Decker, vice president/members services at 432-4500, extension 207, or kelly@otsegocc.com Operating as a family business, NYCM was founded in 1899 by VanNess DeMar Robinson. Now in its fourth generation, the Robinson family continues to manage NYCM with President and CEO V. Daniel Robinson II at the helm. He is dedicated to providing the same service and security on which this company was built over
100 years ago. NYCM is a company woven into the fabric of Otsego County and prides itself on being a large employer that provides employees an engaging and enjoyable work environment, both professionally and personally, and, in addition, promotes health and wellness programs. Remillard, known as a collaborative, visionary community leader in the Greater Oneonta area, recently retired as President and CEO of Fox Hospital. Barbara Ann Heegan,
President & CEO of the Chamber stated “that the nominations for John Remillard described him as a leader that has led the hospital through a series of transformations which has ensured the vitality and sustainability of Fox and hence the quality of health care for our region.” Oneonta Family YMCA is honored with the Quality of Life Award in recognition of the programs and services provided to residents of all ages to promote health and wellness throughout
Otsego County since 1883. According to Executive Director Frank Russo, “The Y is not just a building. It’s a cause-driven organization built by the people, the staff, the community, the donors, the sponsors, the foundations and the volunteers. For example, in 2015 we celebrated 50 years at our Ford Ave facility and the leadership of W. Clyde Wright was a major influence in that success, and the Wright family is still a vital part of the team effort that makes great things happen.”
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1. WHERE: Medallion will only be hidden on Village Public Property. a. Medallion will NOT be hidden on private property. b. Medallion will NOT be hidden on Doubleday Field. c. Medallion will NOT be hidden in any construction sites. ** No Village property will be dug up or destroyed during the Medallion Hunt. 2. WHO: Anyone can participate in the Medallion Hunt, EXCEPT: a. Immediate family members of the Winter Carnival Committee are INELIGIBLE to win the Medallion Hunt prize. b. All contestants under
the age of 18 must have permission of a parent or guardian to participate. c. All contestants agree that the Freeman’s Journal and the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, their advertisers and agents, and the Village of Cooperstown and town of Otsego will have no liability whatsoever, and will be held harmless by contestants of any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting in whole of, in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in contest. 3. WHEN: Clues about the location will be published by the Freeman’s Journal for three weeks prior to
Winter Carnival. a. When the medallion is found, the finder must immediately return it to the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, by calling 607-282-2762. b. T he winner will be required to execute and return a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY and GENERAL RELEASE FORM within 14 days of notification. If winner is under the age of 18, the Certificate must be signed by his or her parent or guardian. Non-compliance may result in disqualification. More Info: CooperstownCarnival.org Safety Warning: No Climbing Necessary.
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Perspectives
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
LIN VINCENT IN APPRECIATION
‘Fearless Fenimore’ Projected Noble Forebear’s Love Of Glimmerglass Editor’s Note: This appreciation of Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr., was delivered by Lin Vincent, one of his co-founders of Otsego 2000, at a July 2008 testimonial dinner in his honor at The Otesega. The sentiments certainly hold true as we reflect on his passing on Sunday, Jan. 31, at age 82.
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ome months ago, on realizing a particular milestone was approaching at Otsego 2000, it was decided to stage a birthday celebration for our beloved founder and leader, Henry S. F. Cooper, Jr. Henry, of course and with reason, was given no say in the matter. So here we are tonight, celebrating a great 75 years of Henry being Henry, as only he can be, toasting and roasting him at our whim, and catapulting him into the limelight
(where he has never particularly wanted to be), so we can applaud him robustly for the courage, vision and inspiration with which he has led us both in the battlescarred halls of Otsego 2000 and in Cooperstown and Otsego County as well. We are also celebrating tonight the near-30 years of Otsego 2000, a small-town environmental organization with a big-time founder and leader. Henry had the courage, those many years ago, to envision the future of his – and our – beautiful lake and environs in a way we, perhaps, could – or were – not. Like his great-great grandfather before him, Henry sharpened his pencil, gathered his descriptive words and small company of soldiers, and sallied forth on the long and drawn out crusade to preserve, for us
overpowers the rest of us as we strive to emulate – or, perhaps in this case, pilfer -- his extraordinary ability to manipulate the English language. Motivated by the Buckley Record, trained by the Yale Daily News and honed by The New Yorker, our leader nipped every environmental vandal at the walls. But it has never been easy; nor has it been quick. So here at this joyous celebration we, your many friends, salute you, Henry – once the curly-headed Otsego 2000 photo cherub called Henny Penny, already at home on the Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr., on The Fenimore Art shores of Otsego Lake; the Museum’s veranda. gangly kid on the dock with all, his beloved native habiThe gift of humor is his fishing pole; the lanky tat. Happily, Henry is still among the finest blessings teenager (whose toys – the sallying forth, his banner we earthlings can receive. gently abused Mal de Mer of nature, preservation, and Henry, to us, epitomizes and the Caledonian plaid conservation high and his that gift, even to the extent “Angus” – are still extant, pen at the ready to defend that his wit, in combination though dusty); and now our forever the future of our with his razor-sharp mind present-day hero, Otsego landscape. and ever-ready pen simply 2000’s Fearless Fenimore,
who has for nearly three decades tenaciously coaxed his troops into stealthy strategy and endless encounters to preserve and protect the beautiful lake and environs he loves so well. The trouble with writing a worthy screed about Henry, of course, is that it’s impossible to capture his essence and his style. So perhaps copying him might suffice. As he wrote a few years ago in a tribute to his great literary ancestor, “Cooper – who grew up on these shores, derived his own feelings about nature right here, and projected them across the country and around the world …” Cooper’s descendant, our Noble Fenimore, has, in his very own way, done the same. Thank you, Henry.
LETTERS
As Op-Ed Affirms, Let’s Start Slowing Global Warming By Fighting Pipelines To the Editor: The article on last week’s editorial page, “Otsego County Can Erase Role In Global Warming”, by Paula DiPerna, should be a slap in the face for many, especially our Otsego County representatives who continue to sit idly by without any effort to stop fossil-fuel infrastructure in our neighboring counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Schoharie. Our Otsego County board should propose and support a resolution opposing any fossil-fuel infrastructure, and ask our state
legislators to do the same. Senators and assemblymen locally and statewide have also done little. Both the Constitution and the Northeast Energy Direct pipelines are planning a compressor station in Franklin. Other compressor sites have not yet been announced, which no comfort given the history of how oil and gas companies operate. Just check out the Millennium Pipeline Company’s gas line project. Once they get the line in, they can keep adding infrastructure. While maybe 50 percent of the
In A Crunch, Experience Leans To Old-Fashion Post-And-Beam To the Editor: Re the house at 76 Fair St. and the “problematic post-and-beam construction.” I’d like to share a personal anecdote about my 1820s post-and-beam construction. A number of years ago a 100-foot-tall, 5-foot-diameter poplar tree weighing thousands of pounds came crashing down on my kitchen wing. It demolished the second-floor “code approved” construction and came to rest full out on the post-and-beam of the first floor. The impact must have been horrendous, but the kitchen was virtually unscathed and not even an item fell off the shelves. In the event of a storm or even a tornado, I for one will be hunkered down under those post and beams! DOROTHY M. SMITH Cooperstown
landowners on the Constitution’s route may have initially signed easement agreements, how many of them wish they hadn’t signed now and will lose owning it ever again even if the permits are denied or the company loses investment? Many landowners in Delaware County continue to fight with help from many grassroots organizations and individuals throughout the area and beyond. Oneonta will not be immune to the cancer-causing emissions and other toxins produced. Children,
people with heart and lung conditions, and the elderly, will be particularly affected. Otsego County may have been lucky enough to sidestep these two huge fossil-fuel infrastructure projects, but these pipelines would produce more carbon emissions and cause more global warming. With the proposed compressor stations and power plants, the toxic stench of cancer-causing and toxic organic compounds formaldehyde and benzene, and microscopic particles from compressors in the air, potential washouts from
increased flooding, the fishing and tourism industry may be totally ruined. What would you give to turn back the clock to stop these projects before construction begins? Maybe Otsego County can lead before it’s too late. Call the governor today (877-235-6537) and voice your opposition to the Constitution Pipeline; tell Governor Cuomo to deny the 401 Water Quality Certificate and stop these pipelines once and for all. ART RORICK Oneonta
Village Taxes High. Why Pay For Parking Permits, Too? To the Editor: Through the years, I have lived and worked in two villages like Cooperstown, where downtown parking was not plentiful. Those other two villages had more college students with cars than there were residents. Needless to say, but lots of students with cars is just as challenging as tourists. My work took me to many towns and cities and I learned that there is a real difference in small-town values compared to those in large cities like Chicago and New York City. By small-town values, I mean that residents support their community, its businesses and its organizations in a far more personal way. In return the village does its best for its residents.
The residents of Cooperstown know full well that we pay high property taxes. On top of high taxes, the mayor and Village Board put in place a fee for a summer parking pass so that residents are required to “pay up” if they want to park on their Main Street. The other two villages I mentioned have done no such thing, even though the students are there eight months a year. Now Cooperstown is going to extend the Main Street summer parking pass into October. Instead, we should have resident windshield stickers for free parking on our own Main Street. I refuse to buy a summer parking pass and I apologize to the businesses on Main Street for not buying anything from them all summer. With the mayor and the Village board extending
this fiat, my family will not be shopping on Main Street this fall either. The recent Chamber of Commerce survey indicates that our own local businesses feel that an extension of the Main Street parking pass will reduce their sales. In response, the mayor says they are just one of the constituencies involved. Brilliant! It seems to me that shopping elsewhere and having coffee at the Fly Creek country store where they have hometown values is the right thing to do. I might add that having one free 15-minute parking space on Main Street for the Village Library and Village Offices is another joke for the tax-paying residents to swallow. STAN HALL Cooperstown
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To the Editor: Why is CCS susceptible to financial stress? Income cannot meet expenses? Declining enrollment is reducing state aid? Declining property values are reducing school-tax revenues? All of the above? To me, decreasing school populations are a worrisome indicator of the economic health of an area. We need to increase our school populations, and the population of Otsego County, to expand our economic base and build in more economic resilience. One of the ways we can do that is to encourage young people, and families with very young children,
to move to Otsego County and to bring their means of support with them. There are 62 counties in New York State. Many people could probably not name 15 counties, let alone have any idea where they are. People and businesses are not going to stumble into Otsego County by accident and transform our schools and our economy. In my view, we could all benefit from a coordinated and sustained, people-topeople, business-to-business, outreach effort to advertise Otsego County and the many points of interests within, starting in New York State, as a great place to live, raise children, and operate small businesses.
If we continue to do nothing, at the people-to-people level, the situation for our schools, and our economy, could continue to deteriorate. We need to create a demand for Otsego County by identifying the best that we have to offer, work on making it a trendy place to live, and selling it with the message that people can build a life, run a business, and be happy here. I am quite convinced that there are people in and around New York State who are doing reasonably well with their (movable) small businesses, not happy where they are living now and willing to move, have no idea where to look to relocate, so they stay where
they are and everyone loses. I support actively inviting people and their businesses, many who have never heard of Otsego County New York, to find out more about us and consider moving here. We need new people, with their ideas, creativity, contacts, businesses and economic contributions, so that we can all succeed together. I believe that this can be done by advertising collectively under the brand umbrella, and location, “Otsego County New York”. “Otsego County New York” is the anchor phrase for our collective success. JAMES R. DEAN Cooperstown
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THURSDAY, February 4, 2016
THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL A-5
BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The New York State Historical Association Library
200 YEARS AGO
Excerpts from a speech to the New York State Senate and Assembly on February 2, 1816 by Governor Daniel D. Tompkins: “In meeting the Legislature for the first time since the termination of the war with Great Britain, allow me to congratulate you on that event, and on the negotiation of an honorable, and I trust a permanent peace. Sensible of its blessings, we ought to ascribe its attainment to the direction of that Providence, under whose auspices we have been protected through the perils and embarrassments of war. It had been matter of much speculation, whether our government, in its organization, was well calculated for a state of war; and it had been apprehended, that wanting the consolidated energies of a monarchy, its powers would act without concentration, and of course without effect. The late glorious contest has, however, established the fallacy of the objection, and the perfection of its system. It has presented, with some triumph to the world, the refutation of an opinion which denied to republics a capacity to resist the assaults of exterior hostility…” February 8, 1816
175 YEARS AGO
Division – At a public meeting of between two and three hundred persons held in Otego on Saturday the 30th, Harvey Hunt was chosen Chairman and Abner Terry Secretary, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved – That a division of Otsego County is demanded by the public interests, and that we will give a cordial support to a project of division which shall erect the Towns of Unadilla, Butternuts, Laurens, Otego, Oneonta, and parts of Milford and Maryland, into a new county, with a location of the public buildings at Otego. Resolved – That the supervisor of Otego be further instructed and requested to vote against any appropriation of money to erect the public buildings for Otsego County at Cooperstown. February 8, 1841
150 YEARS AGO
There are in New York City today several hundred returned soldiers, who are homeless, houseless, and hungry. They have no shelter at night save the Police station-houses; no food, save the cold victuals obtained by begging. It cannot be wondered at, while an army of nearly a million
50 YEARS AGO
75 YEARS AGO
Cooperstown Selective Draft Board No. 403 will induct nine men, constituting the fourth quota from this area, on Friday, February 14, according to Clerk Newton E.D. Gilmore. Those who have been selected in this quota are: Lyle U. Reynolds, Cooperstown, James H. Kilts, Middlefield, R.D. 2, Willson O. Crounse, Cooperstown, R.D. 3, Narold E. Fowler, Cooperstown, Wm. Skubitz, Burlington Flats, Norman C. Woodbridge, Edmeston, James H. Adsit, Richfield Springs, and Andrew I. Schultz, Cooperstown, R.D. 3. February 5, 1941
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The Bound Volumes column for February 6, 1991 compiled by Tom Heitz includes the following entry for 25 years ago in 1966: “One of Cooperstown’s oldest buildings February 2, 1966 changed hands last week. John Gedart of Cherry Valley has purchased the four-apartment house on the northeast corner of men many of them foreigners and strangers, has been of Lake and Pioneer Streets. The building was erected in disbanded by the Government, that a considerable number 1797 as the Temple for what is now Otsego Lodge, No. should find their way to this city. Many of them have been 1238 F. & A.M. It housed the Masonic Lodge from 1798 rendered destitute by sickness consequent upon exposure; until it was sold in 1886 to Thomas Murphy. The land was many, unable almost to speak English, are victims of cruel deeded to the Lodge by Judge William Cooper.” imposition; many still have claims upon Government for February 6, 1991 arrears of pay, which, when settled, will make them comfortable, and many doubtless have been reduced by their improvidence and intemperance. All the agencies, which were so zealously efficient during the war, have ceased For several days this past week, Mary Imogene Bassett their operations, and there is no association to which these Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit – a part of it anyway – bedestitute men can apply for aid. came a movie set for a filming of “Heartache,” a motion February 9, 1866 picture production based on a screenplay by Joel Plue. Quinn Bernegger, CCS freshman, plays the lead and local actor Barbara Bayes is the mother in the film. February 2, 2006 “Railroad Jack,” the celebrated dog that is constantly “on
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MINDS OF THEIR OWN A wall-length mural, “A Story of Their Own: Refugees in Crisis,” by Cooperstown’s Christine Heller, aimed to humanize the plight of Syrian refugees and dominate “Independent Spirit,” an exhibit of 24 local artists that opened at SUNY Oneonta’s Martin-Mullen Gallery Thursday, Jan. 28.
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Otsego Now Contracts With ‘Superstar’ niche in this area.” “This project represents the best kind of thinking: building on the increased demand for local food and regional specialization,” said KK&P president Karen Karp in an email. “Otsego Now is taking a systems approach by marrying a thorough assessment of what might support that
demand with an astute planning process to ensure that there is an enduring concept and plan to help anchor the growth of the city and Otsego County.” Karp is a fourth-generation food entrepreneur, according to the bio on her website. Her great-grandfather sold butter, cheese and eggs at a wholesale market
on Manhattan’s West Side, and while working at restaurants to put herself through the Parsons School of Design, Karp managed to grow a trendy restaurant group from one to six outlets. “Oneonta has so much potential,” said Cohen. “Otsego County is well positioned near other craft brewing and distilleries, agriculture, local grains and vegetable production.”
STRESS/From A1 Stress” is two steps below the most dire category, “Significant Stress,” and one below “Moderate Stress” – that one included Unatego Central – but still. “We don’t want people to be concerned about it,” the superintendent said. In drilling down into the numbers, Hebert and his business manager, Amy Kukenberger, discovered Cooperstown Central’s rating dropped because of a number of decisions taken last year that they believe will strengthen the district’s financial position in the years ahead. One, labor agreements with the teachers and the services unit. Since the earlier agreements had expired sometime before, retroactive pay was owed. “We ended up paying those back salaries,” said Hebert, a onetime charge that won’t show up again. Two, the agreement resulted in a shift in health insurance plans for teachers and retirees, with an anticipated year-to-year savings of $70,000, the administrators said. Three, the comptroller’s report saw it as a warning signal that CCS’ “unassigned fund balance” had dropped from 6 percent – when Hebert arrived on the job five years ago – to under 4 percent. The superintendent pointed out that 6 percent is
actually illegal, and while DiNapoli’s office is pressuring districts to push up toward the 4 percent, the Governor’s Office is pressuring in the other direction. The unnecessarily high 6 percent also raised concern among some district residents. “We’re listening to what the community has to say,” said Hebert. Four, the “gap elimination adjustment” instituted has siphoned away a total of $4.4 million in state aid since 2010-11. And while the governor is promising the reduction will drop to just $228,283 less then the peak next year, an improvement from the $1 million lost in 2011-12, state aid is still not back at historical levels, he said. The state Senate recently passed a bill returning the GEA to those historical levels and, if the state budget that passes this spring reflects that bill, that’s another plus, Hebert said. There have been some unanticipated setbacks, the superintendent acknowledged – last year, for instance, Special Ed revenues were less than budgeted, he declared, “We’re fully aware of where we are.” That said, Hebert said there are good things about the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, now in its third year. By “putting it all in one place,” it helps districts “look a little deeper” in their finances, he said.
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lished in the U.S. in December. Such was life in Buchenwald, the German concentration camp n 1938, Linda Kosmer’s where an estimated 240,000 were father, Bernard incarcerated between Suskind, then 1937 and the end of 17, found himWorld War II in 1945. self in a dark place. An estimated 56,000 One companion, a died from disease, starWorld War I veteran, vation or were worked began shouting during to death. roll call and was beaten to Then, as abruptly death with night sticks. as he was arrested, Barracks’ mates who Suskind was released. were old, hungry and sick, Now 94, one of the would fall to the ground ever-fewer survivors and were allowed to of Nazi brutality, he is After World War in an assisted-living lie there until they sucII, Bernard Sus- community in Atlantic cumbed. Another failed to salute kind embraced Beach, Long Island, the American an SS officer quickly with his wife Charlotte, enough and was ordered Dream. Linda’s mother. to lie face down in a snow “I’m proud,” his bank. “He was lying like that until daughter, wife of former county he was dead,” Suskind reports in Rep. John Kosmer, Fly Creek, said his book, “We Were Fair Game,” of her father. “I’m very proud published in German in 2014 then, about how my father stood up and translated into English, re-pubPlease See SUSKIND, B3
Linda Kosmer, Fly Creek, believes her father’s openness about his experience with the Nazis helped her family come to terms with a terrifying chapter in their history.
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Grammy Nominees Headline Foothills’ Bluegrass Fest 2 Days Of Banjo Pickin’ To Break Up Winter Blahs at the Crystal Palace Barber Shop and he was saying how he wished there was a festival ONEONTA in the winter,” recalled Bill Youngs, executive director of ike so many good ideas, Foothills. “Putting together a Foothills’ City of The festival has been on my to-do Hills Bluelist since I started IF YOU GO: $30 tick- at Foothills last grass Festival started in the barber ets to the Bluegrass year, so we just Americana Fest are chair. kept talking about “Randy Miritello available now at: Please See was cutting my hair www.foothillspac.com FEST, B2 By LIBBY CUDMORE
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Author Testifies To Horrors Of His Month In Buchenwald SUSKIND/From B1 went on with his life. He didn’t feel like a victim.” Born on Nov. 21, 1921, in the northern German town of Fürstenau – at the time, it was about the size of Cooperstown; population 2,000 – young Bernard went through what sounds like a typical boyhood, going to school, playing soccer and swimming, and bike-riding with his boyhood pal Heinz Harbecke, a Christian. That started changing
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businesses were closed, and the Suskinds had to live off their savings or by secretly selling items from their antique store at a cut rate. By November 1938, Bernard was barred from school and was in Hamburg, learning a machinist’s trade under a program supported by a Jewish philanthropy. Lying in bed one morning during a visit home, he read that diplomat Ernst vom Rath had been shot in Paris by Herschel Grynszpan, 17, a Polish Jew. “If he dies, the entire Jewish population will be held responsible,” the newspaper related ominously. Rath died, spurring notorious Kristallnacht, when Jewish businesses were indiscriminately attacked. One morning soon after, a member of a Nazi paraFrom Bernard Suskind’s “We Were Fair Game” military group knocked on Jews arrived at Buchenwald in 1938, about the time Alfred and Bernard his door and took him and Suskind were arrested. his father, Alfred, to a local prison. former neighbors claimed house, relating what hapme; all of them were gone Within days, both were they didn’t know what happened to his parents, Adele within a week,” and he in Buchenwald, and the hell pened to them. and himself. printed another 500. described in the chapter, The war over and back in In the city’s center, a When she was in col“Life and Death in the Con- the U.S., Suskind met and memorial describes what the lege, Linda Kosmer visited centration Camp,” ensued. married his wife, worked Jewish community underEurope for the first time, but In those early days, hapon the line at International went at the hands of the Na- avoided Germany. “I just penstance could still occur. Harvester, then in the early zis. Once a year, students didn’t want to go,” she said. Suddenly, Bernard’s fa1950s bought a machine go to the Jewish cemetery: “What happened to my famther was sent home. He was shop on Long Island and “They clean the graves; they ily – it was too emotional. I able to document he, his expanded it into a successful clean the stones.” was afraid I would say some wife Sophie and Bernard’s business. On All Saints Day, Nov. terrible things.” sister Adele had papers and Son Glenn was born, then 11, the Catholic students Over the years, though, passage booked to New daughter Linda, and life light candles in their church she feels she has set some York. Alfred had to leave went on. in memory of their commu- of that burden aside, in part his son behind. “I was very angry when I nity members who died at because her father always They, two weeks later, was a soldier,” he reflected the Nazis’ hands. Perioditalked about what happened. through a pact negotiated in an interview during the cally, as recently as Decem“The stories would come with the king of Sweden, Nor’easter that came up the ber, Suskind told his story out at dinner,” said John. boys under 18 were released coast in late January. As he to Fürstenau youngsters via “Always at dinner,” said for transport out of the spoke, he described lookSkype. Linda. “Because he spoke country. Bernard was suding at the beautiful Atlantic “I have always felt chilabout it, it was part of our dently freed. from a fourth-floor window. dren are not responsible for family history.” After a tearful reunion “I always say, I will never the sins of their fathers,” he Friends of hers whose with his family in Fürstenau, forgive what happened. But said. parents never talked about they separated again. While I also feel we can learn so The post-publication visit their families’ Holocaust he was in Sweden, Berthat what happened never of “We Were Fair Game” experiences had a much nard’s parents secured his happens again.” furthered the reconciliation. harder time coming to terms passage to New York, where Over the years, Suskind “Every newspaper said I with it when they learned the family was reunited on a kept returning to Germany would talk about my book,” what happened. “People pier in 1939. and his hometown, and he Suskind said. who have gone through such Bernard soon found work gradually saw the Germans His presentation was incredible trauma; they can’t as a machinist, joined the leave the Nazi-era attitudes planned at a Catholic church help but pass it on to their U.S. Army and, in 1945, behind, but not completely hall, which could accommo- children.” was back in Europe, fightuntil after the fall of the date 50 people. The crowd When their daughter ing the Nazis with Patton’s Berlin Wall in 1989. was so large, it moved to a Alyssa was at Cooperstown Fifth Army through the On a trip to Fürstenau 100-seat movie house, and Elementary, a dozen years Battle of the Bulge into his in recent years, he found then to the 450-seat school ago, her grandfather spoke native land. students had erected historic auditorium. “It was filled to to the full student body, reEager to visit Fürstenau, markers through the city, capacity,” he said. lating what had happened all he was handed a pistol by memorializing the lost Jew“I signed a couple of those decades before, when his captain and told, if necish population. Four markhundred books there,” he he wasn’t that much older essary, to use it; his men in ers were in front of the old said. “I had 500 books with than they. Even though she the Jeep also had a machine wasn’t raised in the Jewish gun. The war was still on. tradition, Alyssa “feels a EXCERPT: Home From Buchenwald “My body was shaking. My very strong Jewish identity.” teeth were rattling.” At the In 2005, Bernard Suswalked slowly and roll down her cheeks. My Jewish cemetery, his greatkind took his extended very agitated to the little sister Dela ran up to grandfather’s tomb was family – his wife, children house of my parents. It me, and I gave her a kiss destroyed. and grandchildren – to was 6 o’clock in the morn- on the cheek. He stopped by the old Fürstenau. “He set up a big ing. I sat on the bench in When my father walked house, now occupied by dinner; they all knew him,” front of our house until down the stairs he was Germans. Recognizing him, Linda said. The visitors 7 o’clock and was only very serious. He first the woman of the house took a walking tour of the then ready to knock on the shook my hand and then pleaded, “Please don’t shoot family’s history, the site of door. continued to give me a me; take your house back.” the old house (now demolMy dear mother opened sincere hug. A community meeting was ished) – “we saw where he the door anxiously. As All of us took a seat going on downtown, and was arrested.” soon as she saw me, she and my mother prepared when he was blocked at the Still, given some of the called everyone and said, breakfast and we were so door, he said, “If you do not rhetoric in American politics “Our dear Bernard is happy to be able to eat let me in, they will shoot today, Linda reflects on the here.” breakfast together as a you,” with a nod at the GIs lesson of Fürstenau: “There Thereafter she gave me family. in the Jeep. was no problem until there a kiss and tears started to All of Fürstenau’s Jews was a problem.” were gone, deported. His
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AUTHOR EVENT– 6:30 p.m. Local author Libby Cudmore reads from her just-published debut novel, “The Big Rewind.” Signing to follow. The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St. (at Dietz), Oneonta. Info, (607) 433-8898.
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WINTER CARNIVAL -- (Feb. 57). Opening day of Cooperstown’s 49th annual Winter Carnival, for villagers and visitors alike. Loads of family-friendly activities and contests. Hosted by Cooperstown Lions Club. Full schedule at www. cooperstownwintercarnival.com. FREE KIDS DENTAL DAY -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free dental work for kids ages 2-12 in financial need, at 14th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” at Northern Catskill Dental. One procedure per child; referrals given if more work needed. Please make appointment at (607) 547-2313. Northern Catskill Dental, 6 Doubleday Court, Cooperstown. CABARET – 5-8 p.m. FoMA Cabaret, “Your Hometown Halftime Show!” Friends of Music & Art Winter Carnival fundraiser
featuring Cooperstown student musicians & vocalists. View fireworks from Otesaga balcony at intermission. Refreshments, raffle. Admission by donation supports CCS music and arts education. The Otesaga, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, www. cooperstowncs.org CABIN FEVER FILM -- 6:30 p.m. artifact spotlight; 7 p.m. film. Tonight: “Rudy,” part of annual free “Cabin Fever” film series. Presented by Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, and Glimmerglass Festival. Spotlight of items in HoF’s collection
leads up to film. Refreshment sales to aid Susquehanna Animal Shelter. Grandstand Theater, National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.baseballhall.org/events LIGHT OPERA -- 8 p.m. (Also 2 p.m. Feb. 6). Apollo Music Club of SUNY Oneonta presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers.” Sponsored by the Student Association and Public Events Committee. Tickets at door. Goodrich Theater, Fine Arts Bldg., Ravine Pkwy., SUNY Oneonta. CONTRADANCE -- 8-11 p.m., Otsego Dance Society hosts. No
partner or experience needed. All dances taught. 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
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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 its support. Special pickups, questions, call Bruce, (607) 267-6730. WINTER CARNIVAL -- (Feb. 5-7). 2nd day of Cooperstown’s 49th annual Winter Carnival,
for villagers and visitors. Loads of family-friendly activities and contests. Hosted by Cooperstown Lions Club. Full schedule at www. cooperstownwintercarnival.com. MEN’S CONFERENCE -- 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. “No Regrets, Take Root” men’s conference live HD stream simulcast. Nationally known speakers address spiritual concerns facing men of faith today. $5 per person includes conference, lunch, snacks. Main St. Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta. Info, register in advance or day of, (607) 432-5712. ICE HARVEST FEST -- 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. “Old time” ice harvest. Ice carving by SUNY Delhi ice team, ice fishing with Trout Unlimited, sleigh rides, snowman village, hot soup, food trucks, blacksmithing, cooking demos, exhibits by local
businesses and farmers. Adults & teens, $9; seniors, $7; ages 12 & under free. Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Hwy. 12, East Meredith. Info, www.hanfordmills. org or (607) 278-5744 KIDS’ LIBRARY DAY -- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “Bring a Child to the Library Day” at Village Library of Cooperstown. Kids and their families invited for treats, books to read together, plus “make & take”crafts. Free. Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8344 or www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org 5k/10k RUN/WALK -- 44th annual Bob Smullens Race. Begins and ends in Cooper Park, Cooperstown. 10:30 a.m. day-of registration at Cooperstown Vets Club www.clarksportscenter.com
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Legal notice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the entity is N811SA LLC, for which the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on January 20, 2016. The office of said entity is to be located in Otsego County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company, upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address within this State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon her is 1130 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10128. The purpose of the business of such limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalMarch3 Legal notice BARRISTER AND MANN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with
Legal notice MEGAMOTION, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/11/2016. Office loc: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 3514 Craig Road, Clinton, NY 13323. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 6LegalMarch3
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my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to section thirtyfive of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the County of Otsego may, in its discretion prepare a written response to the Cost of Temporary Housing report of examination performed by the Office of the State Comptroller and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than 90 days after presentation to the Board of Representatives on February 3, 2016. Dated: January 29, 2016 Carol D. McGovern Clerk of the Board of Representatives Otsego County, NY 1LegalFeb4
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EMILYSARA, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 01/07/2016. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY designated Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to C/O TROSSET GROUP ATTORNEYS, P.O. BOX 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: Any Lawful purpose. 6LegalMarch3
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Request for Proposals Otsego County is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Program Delivery and Administrative Services in conjunction with two (2) recently awarded Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). M/WBE firms are strongly encouraged to respond. Proposals are due to be submitted no later than February 24, 2016. For a copy of the complete “Request for Proposal” packet, please visit: The Otsego County purchasing website at: http://www. otsegocounty. com/depts/pur/ rfp.htm
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Thursday-fRIDAY, february 4-5, 2016 QUILT SHOW -- 11-4 p.m. daily, Sundays 1-4 p.m. Opening day of annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show, running through Feb. 21. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-9777, www.cooperstownart.com OCCA SNOWSHOE HIKE -- Noon. Join Steve Kent on a free 5-mile roundtrip snowshoe hike to Mud Lake in Robert V. Riddell State Park. Steve and his wife, Patricia, donated land for the park. Supply own snowshoes; bring water, snack, and weather-appropriate clothing. Meet on east side of Gersoni Road, just south of I-88, Exit 17 (look for small green sign “State Park Lands”). To register, email OCCA’s Jeff O’Handley at programdirector@occainfo.org or call (607) 547-4488. LIGHT OPERA -- 2 p.m. Apollo Music Club of SUNY Oneonta presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers.” Final performance. Sponsored by the Student Association and Public Events Committee. Tickets at door. Goodrich Theater, Fine Arts Bldg., Ravine Pkwy., SUNY Oneonta. THEATER -- 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Final two encore performances of Tony Award-winning play “The Elephant Man,” featuring local cast. (Note: no performances Friday or Sunday.) Adults $15; seniors & students $12; under age 12 $10. Foothills Production Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Tickets at door or call (607) 4346606. DINNER FUNDRAISER -4:30-8:30 p.m. (Snow date 5-9 p.m. Fri. Feb 12). Pasta buffet
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Sunday, February 7
WINTER CARNIVAL -- Final day of Cooperstown’s 49th Winter Carnival, for villagers and visitors. Loads of family-friendly activities and contests. Hosted by Cooperstown Lions Club. Full schedule at www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com. CHILI BOWL -- Noon-4 p.m. Community Arts Network of Oneonta’s 12th annual “Chili Bowl Cookoff” fundraiser. Buy a hand-painted bowl to sample local contestants’ creations, and vote for your favorite. Benefits CANO programs and local art scholarships. CANO at Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, www.canoneonta.org BAND CONCERT -- 3 p.m. Oneonta Community Concert Band’s 14th annual “Summertime in Winter” concert. Free; all welcome, Some chairs provided, or bring your own. “Main Street USA” court, Foxcare Center, Rte. 7, Oneonta. Info, (607) 437-0152.
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WOMEN’S CLUB -- 2 p.m. Women’s Club of Cooperstown meeting. All welcome; presenter is Allison Capozza, “Brewery Ommegang.” Cash or canned donations sought for local food pantry. Christ Church Parish House, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-2423. PANCAKES -- 4-6:30 p.m. Pancake Supper. Adults $7; ages 5-12 $4; under age 5 free. All-you-can-eat pancakes with toppings, sausage, bacon, home fries, applesauce, beverage. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church St., Richfield Springs.
Thursday, February 11
AUTHOR VISIT -- 7:30 p.m. SUNY Oneonta Red Dragon Reading Series hosts local author and journalist Libby Cudmore, whose new mystery novel, “The Big Rewind,” is described
Brooklyn.” Free, all welcome. Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta. Info, www.oneonta.edu THEATER -- 8 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Feb. 12-14). Hartwick College Theatre Arts Program presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Admission $10 general; $5 Hartwick community & all local students with school ID. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, West St., Oneonta. Info, email Katelyn at welchk@ hartwick.edu CONCERT -- 9 p.m. Featuring Ed Michaels and Jill Carey Michaels, of Americana folk/rock acoustic duo Rough and Lovely. Free. Autumn Cafe, 244 Main St., Oneonta. Info www.autumncafe. com
Friday, February 12
AUTHOR VISIT -- 2 p.m. David Brenner discusses his new book, “The Life and Letters of Christopher F. Kompare, U.S.N.” Brenner will share the sailor’s story, memorabilia, and his own observations about the “The Greatest Generation.” Free; all welcome. St. James Retirement Community, 9 St. James’ Place, Oneonta. CABIN FEVER FILM -- 6 p.m. party; 7 p.m. film. Final night of “Cabin Fever” film series, featuring animated hit “Minions.” Free. Presented by the Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, and Glimmerglass Festival. “Minion” themed party for kids and their families leads up to
film. Refreshment sales to aid Susquehanna Animal Shelter. Grandstand Theater, National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www. baseballhall.org/events SQUARE DANCE -- 7:3010 p.m., Doubleday Dancers Western Square Dance Club of Cooperstown hosts. $5 person at door. Ray Taylor calls; Elma Taylor cues. Cooperstown Elementary School, Walnut St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-8665 or (607) 264-8128. THEATER -- 8 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Feb. 13-14). Hartwick College Theatre Arts Program presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Admission $10 general; $5 Hartwick community & all local students with school ID. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, West St., Oneonta. Info, email Katelyn at welchk@ hartwick.edu
Saturday, February 13
GLOBAL PERCUSSION WORKSHOP -- 10 a.m.-noon. (also Feb. 27 & April 9). First of three hands-on public workshops in global percussion, “Global Beats for Global Song.” Led by prof. Julie Licata and her SUNY Oneonta Global Percussion students. $5 per workshop; attendance at all 3 sessions recommended. Instruments provided, or bring your own. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Register in advance with Katie Boardman at (607) 435-4568 or email boardkatie@gmail.com VALENTINE’S GALA -- 6-9 p.m. Wholesome entertainment, fellowship, food. Mime artists Barb Field and Abbey Koutnik entertain. $20 per person benefits Retreat Cafe. Calvary Hill Retreat Center, 290 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, res., (607) 4324926 or email calvaryhillretreat@ yahoo.com THEATER -- 8 p.m. Hartwick College Theatre Arts Program final performance of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Admission $10 general; $5 Hartwick community & all local students with school ID. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, West St., Oneonta. Info, email Katelyn at welchk@hartwick.edu
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Sunday, February 14
SOUP! -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m., “Second Sunday Soup,” serving homemade hot soup every 2nd Sunday of month. All welcome, donations appreciated. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, Church St., Schuyler Lake. THEATER -- 8 p.m. (also 8 p.m. Feb. 12-14). Hartwick College Theatre Arts Program presents “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” Admission $10 general; $5 Hartwick community & all local students with school ID. Lab Theatre, Bresee Hall, Hartwick College, West St., Oneonta. Info, email Katelyn at welchk@ hartwick.edu
Tuesday, February 16
MOBILE LIBRARY -- 9:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Various locations, Tuesdays & Thursdays monthly. Four-county Cybermobile visits West Oneonta, Oneonta, Fly Creek, Schuyler Lake, Mt. Vision & Wells Bridge Tuesdays Jan. 19, Feb. 16 & March 15. Info, times, (607) 723-8236 or check Twitter (@4clsCybermobile)
Wednesday, February 17
CHAMBER LUNCHEON -- Family Farm Day panel discussion 10:30-11:45 a.m.; luncheon 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Network with other local business representatives; hosted by Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. Keynote speakers are state Assemblyman Pete Lopez (District 102), and Aaron MacLeod, director, Center for Craft & Food Beverage at Hartwick College. $25 ($35 non-members). Holiday Inn, Rte. 23, Oneonta. Info, res., (607) 432-4500 x207, or www.otsegocc.com.
Thursday, February 18
MOBILE LIBRARY -- 9:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m. Various locations, Tuesdays & Thursdays monthly. Four-county Cybermobile visits Oneonta, Schenevus, Westford, South Valley & Middlefield, Thursdays Jan 21, Feb. 18 & March 17. Info, times, (607) 723-8236 or check Twitter (@4clsCybermobile)
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‘He Never Tires Of The Things He Loves,” Including Glimmerglass ADVOCATE/From A1 not for Henry Cooper’s steadfast stewardship and strategic efforts to protect the lake his great-greatgrandfather James Fenimore Cooper famously christened Glimmerglass. “He was amazing,” said Dillingham, who succeeded him as Otsego 2000 president in 2006. “He asked me if I would step in and be the president. I told him I would be president if he would be chairman; I didn’t want to work in the organization without him.” “I miss him already,” she added. From various angles, Otsego Lake – particularly given the Clark family’s protection of most of the eastern shore – can look pretty much as it did when James Fenimore Cooper described “the limpid element of the Glimmerglass.” But, beginning in 1981 with the proposed Marcy South high-tension line from Canada to the New York metropolitan area, it has been the focus of assault after environmental assault. In 1981, PROTECT (Prudent Residents Opposed to Electric Cable Transmission) – Rod Torrence was active in it locally – had formed to fight Marcy South, but it needed more firepower, particularly legal firepower, Lin Vincent recalled. She remembers meeting in her livingroom on Lake Street with Henry Cooper and Martha McGowan and, by the time they emerged, so had the Friends of PROTECT. “We were involved in hiring the lawyers in New York City,” said Vincent. “We fought the big legal battles. In the end, Senator Moynihan got very involved.” Henry contacted Jim Boorsch, a Mobil attorney whom he knew from their days at Yale together in the 1950s; he took on the case pro bono. Now retired to New Milford,
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Conn., Boorsch recalled marshalling three arguments for the state Public Service Commission, which in the end were reduced to one: That, historically and due to its international renown from “The Leatherstocking Tales,” the Otsego Lake neighborhood was a rarity entitled to special protection. Henry Cooper lined up 10 eminent citizens with expertise on Otsego County, and Boorsch developed a Q&A document which served the purpose of a deposition to the PSC. “Otsego really was a special place; it just didn’t claim to be,” the lawyer said. “It was recognized by historians and people in the arts, and persuaded (the PSC) it really is quite special.” As the battle peaked, Henry Cooper “wrote a wonderful op-ed piece” in the New York Times, Vincent recalled. U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-NY, responded in the next day’s paper, “saying it would never happen.” Gov. Mario Cuomo became convinced, too, and the power line was rerouted in 1983, but it turned out this was just the beginning.
In 1988, Friends of PROTECT was renamed Otsego 2000, with Cooper as president, Vincent recounts, and it founded the Otsego Land Trust that same year. In 1991, it established the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, and opened its office the following year. (Polly Renckens was the first office manager; Martha Frey and now Ellen Pope served as executive directors.) In 1996, a “Glimmerglass Coalition” featuring Otsego 2000 defeated plans for the boat launch at the state park on Hyde Bay. In 1996, it completed the Glimmerglass National Historic District, the largest of its kind in the nation. In 2006-07, Henry’s efforts helped stymie the 160-turbine wind farm that would have been visible to the north of Otsego Lake, and then Otsego 2000 turned its attention to fracking. That legal battle was won when the state Court of Appeals upheld the Town of Middlefield’s fracking ban in 2014. (Cooper’s nephew, Dr. Henry Weil, chaired the town
Planning Board during that fight, so the legacy continues.) Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr.’s unique role was illustrated when representatives of Iberdrola, the Spanish multi-national that had acquired the Jordanville wind project, came down to Otsego 2000’s offices to negotiate. They didn’t make much headway. “You have to know,” Dillingham said, “you are sitting across the table from a direct descendant of James Fenimore Cooper. And he has a love of this region running through his veins. “And he will be the best witness I every put on the stand. And you will never win, because I have best witness in the world.” Dillingham added, “He and I used to always laugh about that.” Laughter is often recalled when people are interviewed about Henry Cooper. One of the favorite stories he would relate, recounted by Bradley Goodyear Smith, involved his invitation to the Soviet Union to meet the Cosmonauts and share his knowledge of space explora-
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OBITUARY/From A1 prepared for and experienced the first manned space flights, lunar landings and space shuttle expeditions. Many of his articles from that period formed the basis for the eight books he authored. In 1995, when Cooper was asked to review the film Apollo 13 for Smithsonian Magazine, he was told by cast members that his book “Thirteen: The Flight that Failed,” had been plumbed by the actors and producers for the details that helped make the movie so realistic. Another brush with Hollywood came in 2003, when he visited his daughter, Molly, in Rome, where she was an assistant to a producer of Bill Murray’s “A Life Aquatic.” When someone cast as a TV talk show host fell ill, he stepped up and filled in. “He was gleeful about the entire experience,” said Molly, and later named his pontoon boat on Otsego Lake “The Life Aquatic.” He had an abiding love of Cooperstown, its community and the surrounding landscape. In the early 1980s, when the natural beauty of Otsego Lake was threatened by the proposed route of the Marcy South power line, he and a group of others formed the organization, Friends of PROTECT, to fight the plan. Their successful efforts were among the
first to invoke the concept of a historic landscape that deserved protection. Otsego Lake and the surrounding hills, of course, were the inspiration for “The Leatherstocking Tales.” The Friends of PROTECT evolved to become the advocacy not-for-profit Otsego 2000, which Cooper chaired for many years. That organization fought successful battles against projects including the state boat launch at the head of the lake, windmill projects in Springfield and fracking. Born on Nov. 24, 1933, in New York City, he was the son of Katherine Lemoine Guy and Dr. Henry Sage Fenimore Cooper, the young physician who convinced Stephen C. Clark Sr. to reopen then-vacant Bassett
Hospital in 1927. The son was a graduate of The Buckley School, Phillips Academy Andover and Yale University. He served in the Army for two years before beginning his career as a journalist. He married Mary Langben in 1966 and is the father of three daughters, Elizabeth, of Cooperstown, Hannah, of Atlanta, Georgia, and Molly, of New York City. He is also the grandfather of Henry and Annie Cooper of Cooperstown and Nora Bolyard-Cooper of Atlanta. In addition to his career as a journalist and his work with Otsego 2000, Cooper was involved in many organizations, both in Cooperstown and New York City. In Cooperstown, he
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was for many years a board member of the Glimmerglass Opera, the Otsego Land Trust, which Otsego 2000 helped found in 1988 while he was serving as president, and the Smithy Pioneer Gallery. In New York City, he was a longtime member of the board of the New York Society Library and served in a number of positions at the Century Association. In New Haven, Conn., he served as a board member for the Yale Library Associates and the Manuscript Society A funeral service is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Christ Episcopal Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Cooperstown.
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tion developed on his beat at The New Yorker. “He was called by a very, very high official in the Soviet military and asked to come see him,” Bradley said. “The top floor of a building. Up in the elevator. Down a long hall. Big view. Huge office. And Henry was all puffed up. ‘They want to know everything,’ he thought.” Forget outer space. It turns out the VIP wanted to question him about James Fenimore’s novels; Henry Cooper was crestfallen. He’d tell the story, then he’d roar, and everyone would roar along with him. And now he’s gone. Clifton R. Wharton, Jr., the former SUNY chancellor and friend for 30 years, called him “the embodiment of Cooperstown. He had a tremendous insight into the issues he cared about. He was a very wise advocate in protecting the area he loved. He had a noble persona.” “The Sleeping Lion mourns today,” said Martha Frey. “Otsego Lake has lost a loyal friend and protector.” Lin Vincent called him “a leader. Our leader.” And, sharing a nickname his friends would kiddingly call him, “Our Fearless Fenimore.” “In his last days, he was having a lot of trouble getting around; one of the things he loved was being taken for drives,” said his daughter Molly, who lives in New York City but spent much of his final month at the family’s Red Creek Farm in the Town of Middlefield. “We would drive all over the countryside and around Otsego Lake. We would drive up the east side and back on the west side one day; then drive up the west side and down the east side. We did it over and over again. “He loves the things that he loves,” she reflected. “And he never tires of the things that he loves.”
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, february 4-5, 2016
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO Friday, February 19
VALENTINE’S DANCE -- 7-9 p.m. Arc Otsego’s Valentine’s Dance features DJ Tom King. $2 admission, light refreshments served. All welcome. Holiday Inn, 5206 Rte. 23, Oneonta. Info, www.arcotsego.org, (607) 4328595. CONCERT -- 7:30 p.m. Oneonta Concert Association
presents The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Canada’s choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music, and named for composer Dett. Tickets $25 ($6 students) at Green Toad Bookstore and Eighth Note in Oneonta, or at door. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Info, www.oneontaconcertassociation.org.
Saturday, February 20
POLAR BEAR JUMP -- 12:30 p.m. Annual winter lake plunge raisees funds for local families in medical need. Goodyear Lake, Rte 28, Milford. Awards banquet follows at 6:30 p.m. at Oneonta Elks Club, 84-86 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 286-7101 or www.pbjump.com DINNER & COMEDY -- 5-7 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. show. Dinner and comedy night, by Northern Country Comedy. Age 21 & over. $20 dinner & show; $12 show only in advance ($15 at door). Advance sales till Feb. 13. Sidney American Legion Post 183, 22 Union St., Sidney. Info, (607) 563-8031.
Sunday, February 21
LIBRARY TALK -- 3 p.m. Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, shares anecdotes from his tenure and thoughts on the Hall’s future. Free; part of Village Library of Cooperstown’s Sunday Program Series. Village Library, downstairs meeting room, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 4343418 or www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org
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Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 4:30 pm Hesse Galleries, 350 Main St., Otego, NY This is a fresh to the market offering of 300 plus items: incl. Delhi coverlets - more. Attend this Old Fashioned Auction of Antiques. View this sale at www.HESSEGALLERIES.com or at www.AuctionZip.com auctioneer # 2029
Wednesday, February 24
FLY CREEK MEET - 6 p.m. Fly Creek Area Historical Society hosts annual “Show and Tell” program. Please bring in an item with historical significance to the area, or to your family, so all may share stories and articles. Free, all welcome. Fly Creek Methodist Church, Fly Creek.
Saturday, February 27
HISTORY PROGRAM -- 2 p.m. Oneonta History Center’s Bob Brzozowski and Tom Heitz talk about Oneonta in 1866 and the first 50 years of the Center’s home building (the hardware store years, Walter Brown, and David & George I. Wilber). Free; all welcome. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta.
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From left to right: Matt Hitchcock, Mike Mancini, Bret E. Bresee, and Mark DeGraw.
Wendy Alley & Bret Bresee would like to again thank Matt, Mike & Mark from the Oneonta Fire Department, Dr. Markowitz & the Fox Hospital ER staff for saving Bret’s life on February 9, 2008. Also we would like to thank Tony Avanzato & everyone at Stella Luna Ristorante that helped us that night.
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Payments are for a 2016 Cruze Limited LT with an MSRP of $21,020. 23 monthly payments total $4,115. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Take delivery by 2/29/2016. Mileage charge of $.25/mile over 20,000 miles. **Excludes 2015/2016 Cruze and Equinox L models and Colorado 2SA; 2016 Malibu and Traverse L models; 2016 Cruze Limited L models. Must show proof of a current lease or ownership of a 1999 model year or newer non-GM vehicle. Take delivery by 2/15/16. See dealer for details.
TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES EXTRA. MILEAGE CHARGE OF $.25/MILE OVER 20,000 MILES.
PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS/23 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
$179
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SECURITY DOWN FIRST MONTH'S DEPOSIT PAYMENT PAYMENT
$0 $0
ON MOST MODELS WHEN YOU PURCHASE
TOTAL CASH $1,750 ALLOWANCE
$750 CASH ALLOWANCE + $1,000 CONQUEST CASH**
FOR COMPETITIVE OWNERS AND LESSEES
2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX MONTHS
24
DUE AT SIGNING AFTER ALL OFFERS
$3,089
MONTHS
39
DUE AT SIGNING AFTER ALL OFFERS
No security deposit required. Tax, title and license extra. Payments are for 2016 Buick Verano 1SD with MSRP of $24,800. 39 monthly payments total $7,761. Mileage charge of $.25/mile over 32,500 miles. See Dealer for details. Must take delivery by 2/29/16.
PER MONTH
$199
$389
Ultra Low-Mileage Lease for Well-Qualified Lessees with a Non-GM Lease
2016 BUICK VERANO 1SD
PRESIDENTS DAY
No security deposit required. Tax, title and fees extra. Payments are for a 2016 Terrain SLE-1 with an MSRP of $27,725. 24 monthly payments total $4,776. Take delivery by 2/29/16. Mileage charge of $.25/mile over 20,000 miles. See Dealer for details.
PER MONTH
$199
Ultra Low-Mileage Lease for Qualified Lessees
$230
V8, WHITE, 55K, 732062, $17,487 ..
/mo
CERTIFIED CARS
$210
/mo
$206
/mo
/mo
$278
4WD, BLUE, 72K, 1549A, $23,649 ....
$326
/mo
$314 2012 SILVERADO 1500 EXT CAB LT
V6, WT, BLUE, 20K, 2055A, $22,900 ....
/mo
$311 2013 SILVERADO REG CAB 4WD
BLUE, 15K, 732064, $22,684 ..
/mo
/mo
/mo
$311 2015 BUICK ENCORE AWD CONVENIENCE
BLUE, 15K, 732063, $22,684 ..
$293 2015 BUICK ENCORE AWD CONVENIENCE
GRAY, 25K, 732075, $21,473 ................
2013 TERRAIN SLE1 AWD
$291
SWB, V8, WT, BLACK, 15K, 732005A, $21,415 ................
/mo
/mo
$289
2012 GMC SIERRA REG CAB
LTHR, AWD, SILVER, 58K, 732056, $21,230 ..
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL
SILVER, 65K, 1743A, $20,535 ....
/mo
/mo
$275
2011 GMC ACADIA SLT
BLACK, 39K, 732074, $20,387 ..
2013 TERRAIN SLE1 AWD
SILVER, 64K, 1814B, $15,923 ....
2012 EQUINOX LS AWD
$199
$329
/mo
$377
V6, LTHR, NAV, WHITE, 11K, 731990, $26,995 ..
$391
$399
$408
4WD, RED, 15K, 2151A, $29,427 ....
$415
/mo
/mo
$414
2013 SILVERADO EXT CAB LT
4WD, SLE, RED, 6K, 2207A, $29,373 ................
2012 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB
BLACK, 63K, 2077A, $28,995 ....
/mo
$407 2012 TAHOE LS 4WD
WHITE, 31K, 2088A, $28,929 ....
/mo
/mo
$405
2013 SILVERADO EXT LT
1652A, $28,776 ....
/mo
/mo
$470
/mo
$485
4WD, BROWN, 19K, 2044A, $32,957 ................
DIESEL, WHITE, 24K, 1956A, $44,185 ................
$643
/mo
/mo
$576 2015 SILVERADO 2500HD CREW LT
8FT BOX, LT, SILVER, 10K, 2087A, $39,873 ....
$522 2015 SILVERADO 2500 HD DBL CAB
4WD, LTHR, 38K, 2098A, $36,387 ................
/mo
/mo
$499
/mo
2015 SILVERADO DBL CAB LT
V8, 20K, 1475A, $33,948 ....
2015 SIERRA DBL CAB SLE
LTHR, AWD, BLACK, 38K, 2061A, $32,985 ....
$458
/mo
/mo
2014 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL
WT, V8, SILVER, 2K, 2025A, $32,276 ................
$446 2014 SIERRA 2500HD REG CAB
8FT BOX, MAROON, 23K, 732068, $31,463 ..
2013 SILVERADO 2500 HD EXT CAB LT
$423
/mo
2013 SILVERADO CREW LT RED, 30K, 1276A, $29,996 ....
$415
2013 SILVERADO EXT CAB LT
2014 SILVERADO DBL CAB LT 2012 SUBURBAN LT BROWN, 38K,
33K, 1400A, $28,401 ................
/mo
2012 SIERRA SLE EXT CAB
WHITE, 36K, 2227A, $27,863 ....
2012 36 GMC ACADIA SLT 2
/mo
2014 GMC TERRAIN SLT AWD
$370
GRAY, 53K, 1539B, $26,521 ....
/mo
$357 2011 SILVERADO K1500 EXT LTZ
AWD, SILVER, 9K, 2043A, $25,695.....
$353
2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS
V6, LTHR, WHITE, 38K, 732049, $25,463 ..
/mo
/mo
$339
2014 TERRAIN SLT
LTHR, 52K, 1980A, $24,487 ....
2012 TRAVERSE LTZ AWD
AWD, 43K, 1764A, $23,867 ....
2012 GMC ACADIA SLE /mo
$329
2014 EQUINOX LT AWD
TAN, 2K, 732079, $23,864 ..
4WD, BLACK, 14K, 2139A, $29,427 ................
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Pre-Owned Vehicles: Payments based on $2500 down or trade equity plus sales tax, title and fees. Pre-Owned financing 2011 and newer 3.49% for 72 months, 2010 3.79% for 66 mos, 2009 3.79% for 60 mos, 2008 4.49% for 48 mos, 2007 4.99% for 48 mos.
SILVER, 12K, 732039, $16,148 ..
2014 CHEVY MALIBU LS
/mo
2011 FORD ECONOLINE E100
$219
BLACK, 44K, 1955A, $16,715 ....
2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
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/mo
/mo
$437
NAV, ROOF, 28K, 1848A, $30,889 ....
2013 CADILLAC XTS PREMIUM AWD
$414
21K, 2059A, $29,395 ................
2013 CTS AWD PERFORMANCE
/mo
$281
39K, 959A, $20,776 ................
2012 CADILLAC CTS AWD LUXURY
$198
SILVER, 38K, 732045, $15,342 ..
/mo
/mo
$115
2014 MALIBU 2LT
BLUE, 68K, 1772A, $9,995 ......
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2016 CRUZE LIMITED LT
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TOTAL CASH $2,500 ALLOWANCE
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FOR COMPETITIVE OWNERS AND LESSEES
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU LIMITED
Based on MSRP of $46,760. Must show proof of a current lease or ownership of a 1999 model year or newer non-GM vehicle. Customer remains responsible for remianing lease payments. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take delivery by 2/15/16. See participating dealer for details.
$8,500
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