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Judge’s Order Ending 2 Years Of Argument By LIBBY CUDMORE
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Departing Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson participates in one of the light-hearted events of his tenure: Presenting Homer Simpson with his plaque on May 27, 2017, on the 25th anniversary of “Homer at the Bat.�
Medallion Found In Trash Cans In Badger Park, Claiming $500
wo years after City Hall first declared the former Oneonta Hotel unsafe for occupancy, Judge John F. Lambert ordered the remaining tenants vacate the building by Thursday, Feb. 7. “Ultimately, the judge recognized the imminent danger that exists in the building and took action,� said Mayor Gary Herzig after the Tuesday, Feb. 5, hearing before Judge Lambert in Cooperstown. “Our priority now is making sure the people in that building are provided with an appropriate, safe place to live.� By Lambert’s order, any tenants who remain in the building after 4:30 p.m. on the 7th will be removed the following morning by sheriff’s deputies. “I will have signed orders of eviction ready to hand down to the sheriff,� said the judge. “But hopefully, we will not have to use them.� The ruling signaled the beginning of the end of the long-standing feud between Please See HOTEL, A6
Animal Shelter, Sheriff, D.A. Join In Task Force Vs. Animal Cruelty
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To work to that goal, Haynes partnered with COOPERSTOWN Sheriff Richard J. Devlin HARTWICK SEMINARY Jr. and District Attorney f Frankie Panzarella, John Muehl to begin 13, hadn’t bumped his tacie Haynes, assembling a task force head, he and his dad Susquehanna dedicated to combatFrank might never have come SPCA executive ing animal cruelty in the across the 2019 Winter Cardirector, won’t be caught county. nival Medallion. off guard by animal “We’ve talked about it “I was looking behind the cruelty. for a while,� said Devlin trash cans in Badger Park and “What always scares Sheriff Devlin, Haynes and when the task force was I hit my head on the corner,� me about these cases is announced Friday, Feb. 1. D.A. Muehl review task he said. “I saw something that they went unnoticed “We want to get additional force agreement. The Freeman’s Journal for so long before they taped to the side with black officers and local law tape, but I didn’t know what Frank, Frankie and blew up,� she said. “These animals were enforcement trained.� Rocco show off the it was at first.� suffering. We needed something to prevent Please See TASK FORCE, B6 Please See $500, A3 medallion. that suffering and get them help sooner.� By LIBBY CUDMORE
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North America, DiPerna will have five minutes to present oral testimony to the congressional committee, with the opportunity to submit a longer written statement. Members of the committee will have five minutes to comment and ask questions of DiPerna. CDP runs a global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. Last June, attending a
special Vatican conference of environmental leaders in Rome, she discussed climate DiPerna change and other environmental issues with Pope Francis. The invitation was extended by Arizona representative Raúl Manuel Grijalva, D-3, committee chair.
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Karl Wietzel, Cooperstown, helps haul freshly cut ice from the lake at Hanford Mills, where they were helping pack the ice house as part of the annual Ice Harvest on Saturday, Feb. 2. Behind him, Ales Lien, Milford and Kevin Umhey, Shokan, move the ice into position to be pulled out.
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Father, Son, Dog Find Carnival Medallion Taped To Side Of Garbage Can
$500/From A1 It wasn’t until he turned it over that he realized what he was holding. “He asked, ‘What is this?’” said his dad, Frank, Bassett Medical Group vice president/COO. “And when I saw it was the medallion, we started screaming and high-fiving.” The medallion was hidden on the back right side of the trash cans at Badger Park. “I felt fine once I found it!” said Frankie. This is only the second
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A friendly note made it clear: the Panzarellas had found the medallion.
Doughboy statue, that’s 100 feet from our front door,” said Frank. “We walked past it every morning! It motivated us to start looking.” The whole family – mom Jennifer, sister Emma, 15,
and Matthew, 8 – joined in the hunt. “We checked all the clues,” he said. “And I made a spreadsheet of all the Village properties. It was a team effort.” Emma researched the Derrick Stack, while Mom and the kids searched the parks. “Jennifer and Matthew went to Badger Park a few days earlier,” said Frank. “I just had a feeling about it.” Two clues stood out to him – “getting board” made him think of the hockey boards on the skating rink
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– and, “Don’t throw away this chance to win.’” “I knew it had to be in a garbage can,” he said. “But we couldn’t figure out the Derrick Stack. It must have been in Pioneer Park at one point.” According to Mohican Flowers’ Carol Waller, whose husband, Bill, devised the clues this year, the Derrick Stack was the chimney on furnaces from when the Derrick family had greenhouses in what is now Badger Park. Their name was written on the side, and the chimney was demolished when Bob “The Badger” Seaver gave the park to the village. And Frank wasn’t even going to let last week’s polar vortex keep his family from that prize. “It was about 7:15 at night (Thursday, Jan. 31) Emma and Matthew were doing homework and Frankie was in his pajamas, and I said to him, ‘I know where it is.’” Frankie got his coat and his boots, and the two
returned to Badger Park. “I turned the truck around and turned the headlights on the garbage boxes, and we started looking.” Even their one-year-old pup, Rocco, got in on the fun. “He was digging around the garbage box!” said Frankie. They posted it on Facebook to let everyone know it had been found, and On Friday, Feb. 1, Frankie brought the medallion to school to show to his classmates. “I told him he had to treat it like a lottery ticket,” said Frank. “And to not let it out of his sight!” They also had to endure being minor celebrities for the weekend. “People were coming up to us and saying they’d looked in Badger Park the day before, or that they were going there over the weekend to look!” he said. Frank said they haven’t decided what to spend the $500 prize money on yet. “Maybe we’ll get matching tattoos,” he joked. “To commemorate our victory.”
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His Fans On Twitter Praise Jeff Idelson, Mourn Retirement Editor’s Note: Twitter lit up overnight with praise for Jeff Idelson, who annouced Monday, Feb. 4, that he is retiring as Baseball Hall of Fame president. Here is a sampling.
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futon was. So I explained it to him, and he said, ‘That sounds cool.’ I bought him a futon, and when we traveled, that is what he slept on while on the road the whole eighty-nine season… and he hit .303. “You think about how bad Bob Nightengale: the hotels were back then, Jeff Idelson has been the you’d go to the Sheraton in heart and soul of Baseball’s Texas, you know. I had slept Hall of Fame Museum for on futons in college because 25 years, and @Hallofthey’re very firm. I bought a small single. The equipment guy (Nick Priore) hated me, putting them on planes. No frame. I got bungee cords for him, I said, ‘Try it.’ He loved it.” • Jayson Stark: For 25 years, Jeff Idelson has been the Hall of Fame’s guiding force and inspiring leader. @HallofFame Prez will be harder to replace than Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer & Chase Utley combined! • Jose de Jesus Ortiz:Jeff Idelson is a true gentleman and great at his job. He’s had an amazing run at the Hall and in professional sports. The former Yankees PR guy also worked PR during the 1994 World Cup. The Freeman’s Journal • Jeff Idelson describes the DigitalSportsHall of Fame’s digital future Desk: at a Friends of the Village Here’s to West Newton Library Sunday afternoon native Jeff Idelson – lecture in February 2016. a good one! • FamePrez will be greatly Tom Davis: This succesmissed in Cooperstown. sion decision may be more Idelson said that he’ll officially step down after the important than any writers’ vote for inductees. @baseHall of Fame ceremony on ballhall is ankles, knees, July 21 waist, head and shoulders • above any other sport’s Marathoner: One of HOF in its influence and my favorite stories shared quality. The next Jeff Idelson by @HallofFamePrez Jeff (if he/she exists) has to Idelson in my #Yankee Legends book was how, as a sustain that. • #Yankees staffer in 1989, he Scott Miller: The tried to help Don Mattingly calm his back problems with @baseballhall announces president Jeff Idelson @ a futon on the road. IroniHallofFamePrez will retire cally, that back would keep after July @HOF inducDonnie from the Hall. tion. Absolutely enormous Cc @Jon HeymanQuote: shoes to fill. Jane Forbes “He was having such Clark says “I am heartbroback problems by the time ken for the Museum and its I got there in eighty-nine,” staff but thrilled for Jeff.” Idelson said. “I was a little Jeff is 1 of finest people in younger, I asked him ‘Have the game you ever slept on a futon?’ He had no idea what a
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No, We Can’t Save World Alone; Yes, We Can Embrace Opportunity
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he debate around here has appeared to be all about energy. Listening to 19 content-rich, tightly packed presentations – 15 minutes, 15 minutes, 15 minutes – at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s “Energy Summit: Infrastructure & Economy,” Thursday, Jan. 31, at The Otesaga, you’d have come to a different conclusion. The discussion’s all about jobs. Energy is the means. Which can best produce jobs, gas or renewables? Ideally, both. There were woeful predictions. “Time is not on our side,” intoned Tony Ingraffea, the Cornell professor. (Better was his cool presentation on his ultra-ef►FOR LIST of 21 ficient house members of new Otsego near Ithaca. County Energy Task Add in the Force, type “energy task Norway force” in search line at firs his grad www. OTSEGO.com students have been planting for years, his family’s carbon footprint is “less than zero.”) We know The Earth is under challenge. The question locally is, what is our role in fixing it? The numbers convincingly argue, not much. Otsego County is micro; the solution is macro. With 0.018 percent of the U.S. population (less than 2/100ths of one percent), and 0.00008 percent of the world’s (less than 1/100,000th of one percent), the fate of The Earth isn’t going to be decided between Richfield Springs and East Worcester. This frees us to think about Otsego County, what we need today, and what the opportunities are in the near-tomid future. • Still, with the local anti-gas movement willing and probably able to tie up any gas-using undertaking in court, it makes sense to focus: How many renewable-related jobs can we get here and how quickly?
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“Time is not on our side,” Cornell professor Tony Ingraffea tells the Otsego Chamber’s “Energy Summit” Thursday, Jan. 31, at The Otesaga. Listening at right is Rep. Meg Kennedy, R-Mount Vision, who announced members of a 21-member energy task force created by the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Next to her is Keith Schue, Cherry Valley, an engineer advising Otsego 2000.
One graph discussed by Lou Allstadt, the former Mobil Oil executive vice president turned renewables pioneer, showed that, nationally, green jobs are being created more quickly than fossil-fuel jobs. “All told, nearly 1 million Americans are working near- or full-time in the energy-efficiency, solar, wind, and alternative vehicles sectors,” Forbes magazine wrote of the 2017 U.S. Energy & Employment report. “This is almost five times the current employment in the fossil-fuel electric industry, which includes coal, gas, and oil workers.” It’s only going to get better. Many of these jobs are for the carpenters, electricians and plumbers of the future, and NYSERDA’s speaker reported the state has allocated $70 million in Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training. How Hartwick College professor and can we get some of that money? Oneonta Environmental board Exhibitors included Revolution chair Mark Davies outlines what Solar, Heat Smart Otsego and simi“eco-commercial parks” might lar entities that are creating jobs or do for Otsego County. connecting projects with job creators. That’s great. How can we get more of them? • A particularly enticing idea came from Mark Davies, the Hartwick College professor who chairs Oneonta’s Environmental Board: “eco-commercial parks,” where, for instance, one company’s waste product may be another’s raw material. The nearest such park is in Devens, Mass. – the former Army fort – where Renewables are already creating more jobs Please See than fossil fuels, Lou Allstadt reported. EDITORIAL, A5 He provided a list that appears at left.
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colone: ‘Microgrid’ Would Use 90% Renewables To the Editor: Dennis Higgins of Otego, once again misstated the content in an early January opinion piece published in this newspaper, which I entitled, “Is a tri-gen municipal microgrid an answer to boosting local energy?” Mr. Higgins is obviously a pretty smart guy, who must know a lot about energy, but struggles with reading the word “biomass.” He said, I “never mentioned” biomass in my original article. For the record, below is the second paragraph from that original article; bio-mass is mention twice. “How about establishing a Greater Oneonta Municipal Microgrid System with produced heat and electricity dedicated for use by our industrial sector and perhaps our large energy us-
ers, fueled by biomass, solar, wind and backed-up by natural gas. Who could be against it? “Put the generation plant in a central location within the 270-acre former D&H Rail-yard … This state-ofthe-art, 21st-century energy producing concept, one powered primarily with renewable energy sources including bio-mass, hilltop wind, on site ground and rooftop solar would be seen as a model for others to follow!” Now, back to Mr. Higgins, no need to apologize! That said, it’s clear to see in his responses that he’s anti-natural-gas, especially fracked natural gas. So am I! My “microgrid concept” would specifically support expanded commercial and jobs growth with upwards of 90 percent from renewable power sources.
It might also provide heat and electricity to existing businesses, to free-up existing natural gas flow for those who really rely on it, perhaps allowing others to transition out of coal and oil. Let me reiterate, I truly hope Greater Oneonta’s public and private leaders push for further study on the creative idea which I was willing to put forth. I’d be glad to help! Anyway, I put my energy-producing ideas for Oneonta on paper; I’d love to hear Mr. Higgins’ positive energy plan for Otego. ALBERT COLONE Oneonta Colone co-founded GO-EDC, the Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council.
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BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz and SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library
200 YEARS AGO
Proclamation by DeWitt Clinton, Governor of the State of New York – Whereas, by an inquisition taken before one of the coroners of the city and county of Albany, a certain James Gould, is charged with the murder of Sally Hawkins – and whereas the said James Gould has fled from justice – Now therefore, I do offer a reward of two hundred and fifty dollars, for the apprehension and delivery of the said James Gould to the sheriff of the city and county of Albany – and I do further require all officers and ministers of justice, and all other the good citizens of this state, to be vigilant and active in taking and securing the said fugitive. DeWitt Clinton. February 8, 1819
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announced that membership in the Citizens’ Service Corps will be open to candidates who complete an initial training period of fifty hours of work on the war records now being assembled in the Central Quarters of the New York State Historical Association in Cooperstown. The necessity of preserving the records of WWII has been emphasized by the sad experience of the First World War. Thousands of hours and much futile experimentation might have been saved both our military and civilian officials if a satisfactorily arranged and catalogued record of procedure in the 1914-1918 War had been kept. Early in World War II it was decided that this mistake must not be repeated and a systematic and detailed plan for the preservation of war records was evolved. In the Cooperstown area the State Historical Association with its excellent handling and storage facilities has been designated as the repository for such war materials. February 9, 1944
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Brutal Outrage – An outrage of the most aggravated and brutal character was perpetrated in Livingston County on Friday night. A person named Alonzo Bates, who resides in Wyoming County, stopped at a tavern with the intention of staying all night. During the evening he heard that a respectable widow with three children – the eldest a daughter of 17 years – lived near. He announced his intention in a boasting manner, of passing the night at her house. He found the mother absent and the family in charge of the daughter – and locking the door he compelled the defenseless girl, under the threat of instant death, to pass the night with him. Towards morning he left the house, but was soon overtaken and brought before the nearest Magistrate, by whom he was held to bail in the sum of $500. February 12, 1844
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A Run On The Banks – On Friday and Saturday last, Mr. J.H. Story organized a formidable run on the large snow banks which had accumulated in front of the half dozen or more business places owned by him on Main Street. Two teams and several men were set to work and in two days they had run the banks into the Susquehanna. Mr. S. has the thanks of his tenants and those who do business with them. Advertise – A lady wished to sell a piano, and had Mr. Scott advertise it in The Journal. Within eight days he had a number of applications, seven of them by letter, and the instrument was sold for the amount demanded. If you wish to sell anything – advertise it. If you desire to purchase a farm, dwelling, hops or any particular article, advertise for it. It saves time, trouble and expense. February 12, 1869
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Cooperstown has recently been honored by being selected as the site of the first “reconstruction” hospital for aviators in the United States. At present, more than 50
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February 8, 1894 aviators, many who have seen service overseas and others from the various aviation camps in this country, are in Cooperstown. And, it is expected within a few months when the Mary Imogene Bassett hospital is completed the number will be increased to at least two or three hundred. The hospital is a highly specialized institution. Aviators who have become “stale” by excessive flying and who are in need of rest and recreation are sent to Cooperstown where they can enjoy themselves for several weeks with the strict discipline of military life somewhat relaxed. The want of oxygen at the high altitudes which the bird men frequent in time has a detrimental effect upon the physical condition of the men. They become nervous and restless. After a careful consideration of conditions the Surgeon General decided that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Hence the Cooperstown project was decided upon as a means of giving rest and relaxation for the aviators. February 5, 1919
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War Records – The Cooperstown office of the Division of Civilian Mobilization of the State War Council has just
In spite of adverse weather conditions nearly 200 persons braved the blowing snow to attend the second program of the Winter Program Series held at Fenimore House on Sunday evening, February 9. The program was presented by Vaughn and George Ward, folksong interpreters and the songs presented were taken from the folk traditions of English-speaking people, American and British and from contemporary sources. The next Winter Series program will feature Dr. Alfred Frankenstein, art critic of the San Francisco Chronicle and historian of American painting who will give an illustrated lecture on William Sidney Mount who painted rural life on Long Island 100 years ago. February 12, 1969
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The Fourth Annual Fenimore Quilt Club Show on Saturday will exhibit nearly 150 examples of the handcrafted coverings. Quilters will be at the show to explain the techniques and histories behind the pieces on display, including one quilt made in 1835 from the remnants of necktie cloth. February 8, 1994
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Dan Hooker, the former assemblyman has become senior vice-president of the Clark Estates, Inc., replacing Eric L. Straus. His sister-in-law is Karen Huxtable, Bassett Healthcare spokeswoman. Hooker, a Republican and Conservative, represented the 127th District. As a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, he decided not to run for re-election in 2006 and served on active duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Senior V.P. reports to Kevin S. Moore as did Eric Straus. February 6, 2009
Energywise, We Can Have It All: Natural Gas Now, Renewables Later
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he Otsego County Chamber board and president deserve a heartfelt “thank you” for having the vision and courage to host the “Energy Summit.” Speakers from New York and Pennsylvania talked about fossil fuels and renewables including biomass, ethanol, electric cars, wind, solar and geo-thermal. At the end of the day, it was clear that, although promising for the future, renewables are not currently capable of replacing or offsetting our demand for energy provided by fossil fuels. That does not mean we should abandon our pursuit of alternative sources of energy that emit less carbon and are cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Natural gas, our cleanest burning fossil fuel, is currently abundant and inexpensive relative to renewables
and thus offers us a bridge to the time when one or more renewables is capable of replacing it by being available, reliable and cost-competiMIKE tive. ZAGATA If a renewable is going to totally replace a fossil fuel it must be available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. If it can’t meet that criterion, then it will be relegated to being part of a mix or blend of energy sources. At present, solar does not meet that criterion, as the sun doesn’t shine 24 hours per day and we don’t yet have a mechanism of storing energy created
during the day while it is shining. • Both Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig and state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, echoed the need to pursue future renewable alternative energy sources, but they were clear in their recognition of the fact that we need natural gas and we need it now. As the temperature hovered around minus-2 degrees and attendees were talking about frozen pipes, one speaker said that we shouldn’t upgrade our infrastructure for natural gas now because it might derail their agenda to replace it with one or more renewables. I couldn’t help but wonder if the organization he represented would be willing to pay to thaw the pipes that froze in the meantime. Should they be required to? Please See ZAGATA, A6
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Adrian Kuzminski, Fly Creek, Sustainable Otsego moderator, listens to Zagata. The two alternate a column in this newspaper every other week. In the background is Oneonta Town Board member Trish Riddell-Kent.
If Jobs In Renewables Available, Let’s Get As Many As We Can Twenty acres contain an EDITORIAL/From A4 early Indian tool-making Bristol-Myers Squib, the site; they’re off limits. pharma company, is investing $1 billion and partnering But the other 20 acres might with a job-training company, accommodate Andela’s Ruby Lake subsidiary and mining phosphorus from a solar farm to power it. waste water, and providing supplies to nearby VeryFine. Plus, Andela recycles glass: Maybe its Davies customers said he raised would locate the eco-park nearby. concept in You get October with the idea. Otsego Now New York CEO Jody State is Zakrevsky, who is putOtsego County Chamber gung-ho on renewables ting together a board Chairman working group Al Rubin and President – NYSERDA, NYPA, to pursue the Barbara Ann Heegan organized the day, the SUNY idea – persystem many haps looking which grew from six initiatives at for synergies hours to nine and the summit among micro- featured 19 speakers. – but has no breweries or eco-park; not a one. Why value-added food products. not in Richfield? Why not Promising. at Oneonta’s D&H yards? In Richfield Springs, If the state wants to invest, Zakrevsky said, Andela why not invest here? Products, with the help of a • $950,000 state grant, is lookConventional industries, ing at the 40 acres just south other speakers made of the village for an expanclear, need gas. With sion plus a commerce park.
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The Otsego Chamber’s “Energy Summit” attracted 170 participants who filled The Otesaga ballroom. At left is county Rep. Andrew Marietta, D-Cooperstown/Town of Otsego. At right is Oneonta realtor Joan Fox. Among those in the background are Oneonta Town Supervisor Bob Wood and Ron Feldstein, Otego, Municipal Electric & Gas Alliance president.
the Constitution Pipeline blocked there is none here, Leatherstocking Gas Co. President Mike German
reported; so new employers have to locate in northeast Pennsylvania, and they are. NYSEG spokesman
Cindy Chadwick said that utility will move ahead on upgrading the 8-inch pipe from DeRuyter to 10 and 12
inches but, when complete, is unsure there will be any gas to fill it. According to Zakrevsky, natural gas – a pipeline from Cobleskill – could allow the 300+ job distribution center to happen at Schenevus within months. You could either call this a dilemma or a happy conjunction of opportunities for Otsego County: Green jobs AND gas jobs. Whether to pursue one or the other or both is what Otsego County’s 21-person Energy Task Force, unveiled at the summit by county Rep. Meg Kennedy, C-Mount Vision, will have to tackle. The good news coming out of the chamber’s Energy Summit is the poverty and loss population doesn’t have to be in Otsego County. Anyone listening fairly to the presentation needs to conclude: We need gas now as we vigorously pursue a renewable future. To chamber Board Chair Al Rubin and President Barbara Ann Heegan: Well done.
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ZAGATA: Renewables Not Yet Ready For Prime Time
Judge: Empty Oneonta Hotel This Week
Lambert granted the request. HOTEL/From A “Adjournments are fine,” said the city and Melania and Nicolae would have been charging ZAGATA/From A5 Merzig. “We’re not concerned about Pervus, which came to a head last What is a realistic timeline during the daylight hours nickels and dimes. We’re concerned week when, while waiting for a court as that’s when the sun for making the transition a about safety.” date following the Jan. 15 inspection, reality? If we wanted to site shines. Besides that, I know neighboring 189 Main St. had to twice Lambert’s order also allowed someone from this area a wind farm or large solar the city to inspect all apartments be evacuated when carbon monoxide who installed solar only to facility, we would likely at 195 Main St. to make sure tenants leaked from a hot water boiler in the find that during our recent be, after going through the had left the property by the deadline. basement of 195 Main. “dark days of fall,” he spent SEQRA process, eight to 10 The commercial tenants will be “Our concern is not only for considerable time on the years out. We don’t have allowed to remain in the building, safety, but it’s become an issue for grid. 8-10 years of going without as the city has inspected their the neighbors,” said City Attorney When I left the conferenough natural gas to meet individual storefronts and found David Merzig. “They caused carbon ence, I took a rough count our current, no less future, them up to code. monoxide poisoning on an adjacent of the mix of vehicles in the property.” needs. The judge’s order to vacate seemed Libby Cudmore/HOMETOWN ONEONTA parking lot – about 75 to come as a shock to owner Melania In the order, the city’s lawyer & The Freeman’s Journal percent were relaPervu. argued that the Pervus showed Melania Pervu confers with her tively low mpg SUVs “gross negligence” and warned that “I don’t understand,” she said in lawyer. Judge Lambert allowed – including mine. We they were “approaching criminal court. her to seek another attorney. still have to match “You have your lawyers here to behavior.” affidavits from anyone with direct our actions with our explain it,” said Lambert. “The situation has now passed far knowledge of the incidents. rhetoric. However, at Pervu’s request, beyond dirty rugs and stained ceiling Merzig’s filings included a state• Lambert agreed to allow Manley tiles from a leaking roof,” Merzig ment from Tysha Hoose, an employee Another speaker to withdraw from representing the wrote. “The respondents are now at 189 Main St. who was hospitalized talked about Oneonta couple. demonstrating gross negligence and, with carbon monoxide poisoning on how renewables Pervu declined to speak on the in the opinion of the city, actually Friday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 28. are becoming verdict. A new hearing on the approaching criminal behavior and “I’ve had heart palpitations, headcost-competitive remaining items in the order to show must be stopped immediately.” aches, dizziness and confusion since with fossil fuels cause was scheduled for 9 a.m. Pervus’ lawyer, Ryan Manley of last week, along with my co-workers,” Wednesday, March 20 to give Pervu like natural gas. Harris, Conway & Donovan, Albany, HOMETOWN ONEONTA & The Freeman’s Journal Unfortunately the time to seek new council. argued the city should have given them Hoose wrote in a statement to the Mike Zagata addresses the City.” I don’t know when you are cost number he used a more detailed list of required fixes “We will wrap this case up then,” Otsego Chamber’s “Energy going to actually condemn, for good, for offshore wind said Lambert. back in October. Summit” Thursday, Jan. 31, the 195 building. People’s health and delivered to market Herzig did not know how many “The inspection is exhaustive,” he at The Otesaga. lives are at stake.” – $.05kwh – was tenants remained in the building, but said. “But in hindsite, it is patently Merzig also attached a statement one-fifth - $.245kwh unfair to do this to my client. She pledged that the city would work with from Code Enforcement officer – the actual cost. That’s why the natural the county’s Department of Social should have been given every opportuStephen Yerly detailing the incident. What that means to you gas decompression station Services, Opportunities for Otsego and nity to get an exhaustive list from the Manley asked for an adjournment and me is this. If we are currently under discussion other agencies to place tenants in new city before this.” on the city’s Order to Show Cause, in forced to buy something at the former Pony Farm housing. Pervu submitted her own statement which the city asked that the residents that is subsidized, provides commerce park makes “Our priority is to see that people about the carbon monoxide incidents. be vacated and that the Pervus pay all rebates and still costs more sense. It is a much-needed in that building are provided with an However, Merzig argued that the court costs and any costs associated than natural gas, either our bridge to help get us to the appropriate, safe place to live before statements were inadmissible, as they with vacating the premises, as well as utility bill is going up, our point where renewables are Thursday,” he said. “All we ask is that contained only hearsay. “Such other and further relief as this proven, reliable 24/7 and can taxes are going up or, as is the owners work together with us to In Manley’s own filings, he Court may seem just and proper.” most often the case, both are suggested that Merzig did not provide be brought on-line. find everyone good housing.” going up. • What’s more, looking only Another speaker spoke of at cost comparisons ignores all the things he had done the other half of the equation to remove himself from the – reliability. It doesn’t mean grid. Again, I couldn’t help anything to a homeowner but wonder how he paid for whose pipes are freezing that it – solar, geo-thermal and solar is cheaper than gas if a $100,000 Tesla electric it’s nighttime. If he or she car. Would the savings ever can’t get the energy needed allow him to recover those to heat his or her house, the incremental costs? pipes are going to freeze. Maybe that’s not impor• tant to him, but it’s been my The fact that we are now experience that if something able to have this discussion is going to be widely The City of Oneonta is currently accepting without shouting at one accepted, the buyers expect applications for full-time Bus Drivers. Applicants another is a good thing. As it to be cost-effective. Hartwick College is seeking a full-time, 12-month must be willing to work nights and weekends. the Chamber’s board chair, As I’ve said before, a Operations Specialist responsible for reviewing, Benefits include low-cost health Al Rubin, so eloquently healthy environment and extracting and entering information from applications insurance, free dental and vision coverage, stated, “the work has just a healthy economy are and other communications related to enrollment management. For detailed information, please visit begun”. not mutually exclusive, and NYS Retirement System membership. www.hartwick.edu/jobs. EOE. If we can focus on the rather they are inextricably Applicants must have a NYS CDL with a passengoal – clean, abundant intertwined. He went on to ger endorsement. Applications and job descripenergy now and a transition say that he is totally off the tions are available at City Hall, 258 Main St. or at to clean, abundant renewable grid and that he charges his electric car (the one that took energy for the future, then www.oneonta.ny.us/personnel. EOE we will have a future. two times as much energy If we don’t, our future is to produce as a traditional unclear. combustion engine vehicle) Sportsfield Specialties Inc., North American leader in sports Mike Zagata of West solely from the solar panels construction equipment located in Delhi, NY is looking for Davenport, former DEC on his roof. high-energy, positive, and flexible candidates for the following commissioner in the Pataki I thought about that on seasonal and full-time positions: Administration, spoke on the way home and asked “Balancing Our Options” myself if that meant he only at the chamber’s drove his car at night – it CNC Operators • Machinists • Welding Part-time Housekeeper &
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Requirements: Must be 18 years of age with High School Diploma or equivalent along with 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Overtime and occasional weekend work required during summer months. High growth potential and Salary DOE. To apply, submit application online at www.sportsfieldspecialties.com, apply in person at 41155 State Highway 10, fax your resume to (607) 746-3107 or mail to Human Resources, P.O. Box 231, Delhi, NY 13753. Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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2-3 days a week. Flexible schedule with weekend availability a must. Prior housekeeping experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate. Apply in person at the Holiday Inn Express Oneonta 141 Courtyard Drive, Oneonta
Laurens CentraL sChooL Experienced Warehouse Worker
Sportsfield Specialties Inc., North American leader in sports construction equipment located in Delhi, NY is looking for a full-time Experienced Warehouse Worker to join our team. Responsibilities/Duties:
• Pack orders in an orderly manner so they are prepared for shipping. • Proper packing, labeling and tagging of the inventory in the warehouse. • Identify damaged, lost or missing product and notify supervisor immediately. • Basic knowledge of using and operating warehouse machinery and equipment. • Efficiently complete all tasks required by departmental supervisors.
Required Qualifications:
Skills: Self-motivated • Ability to multi-task in a busy environment • Forklift certification a plus • Ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry up to 80 lbs. • High attention to detail. Experience/Education: Preferred 5 years of warehouse and shipping experience and familiar with ERP software. High Growth Potential, Salary DOE, great benefit package includes but not limited to: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, life insurance and paid time off. To apply, submit application online at www.sportsfieldspecialties.com, apply in person at 41155 State Highway 10, fax your resume to (607) 746-3107 or mail to Human Resources, P.O. Box 231, Delhi, NY 13753. Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Are you looking for an employment opportunity in a local public school district? Would you enjoy working in a positive environment; in a culture that encourages both personal and professional growth? Do you enjoy working with children? If you said “Yes” to these questions, than you may very well be interested in applying for the
Full time school nurse Position at LCs! Successful candidate must hold a valid NYS RN Certification and have NYSED fingerprint clearance. Please apply online at www.olasjobs.org/southern or send cover letter, completed LCS application (available on school website), resume, and a minimum of three letters of recommendation to:
Mrs. Romona N. Wenck, Superintendent Laurens Central School PO Box 301 Laurens, NY 13796 Submit all required information by March 1, 2019
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Observers Say Idelson Leaves HoF Stronger Than He Found It IDELSON/From A1 said former Cooperstown mayor Jeff Katz, who calls the departing Hall of Fame president – 54, Idelson announced Monday, Feb. 4, he will be retiring after the 2019 Induction – “my oldest Cooperstown friend.” “Jeff is good in so many ways,” said Mayor Jeff of President Jeff. “One of the best ways: He always kind of lays it out there. If it can be done, it can be done. If it can’t be done, it can’t be done.” Idelson raised the Hall’s profile of social media, and he developed the relationship with the MLB, including the MLB Network and MLB.com, to new heights, Katz said. SUNY Oneonta history professor Bill Simons, co-director of the annual Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball & American Culture, praised the increasing quality of exhibits over the Idelson years, from the one marking Hank Greenberg’s 75th in 2008 to “interpreting the Age of Steroids as it came to an end.” Tom Heitz, Hall librarian in 1983-95, said Idelson was a different kind of Hall president. Don Marr came out of the commissioner’s office. Dale Petroskey was recruited from National Geographic; “he was not a baseball man per se.” But while Idelson was “very junior when he arrived” as vice president/ communications. “He already had a rep for being very effective in dealing with the ballplayers,” said Heitz.
No, the new hired replied. He remembered Gabe He was the young man Schechter, the brainy Hall from Boston, home of the researcher and baseball Yankees’ archrivals. writer, won a spot on “I have three words of “Jeopardy.” advice for you,” The Boss “Jeff said, ‘Let’s get replied. “Rent, don’t buy.” everyone from the Hall and Five years in the furnace friends of Gabe.’ A ton of us followed, creating the went to watch Gabe in the executive who would rise Grandstand Theater. This to the Hall’s helm. “He was the kind of thing that demanded perfection,” made him a great president.” Idelson said of Steinbrenner, The Hall’s press release “which is impossible. But lists Idelson as the sixth it puts you in the mindset of president, after Stephen always doing the best you C. Clark, Sr., founder and can every day.” Jane Clark’s grandfather; When Steinbrenner was Paul Kerr, Stack, Marr suspended from the manage- and Petroskey, but locals ment – but not ownership affectionately recall – of the Yankees in 1990, Howard Talbot, who held it’s said Idelson was chosen the title of director in the to keep the team’s organiza- Stack and Marr years, as a tion on an even keel. key executive who belongs He spent 1994 as senior on that list. Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal & HOMETOWN ONEONTA press officer for World Induction 2018 found Jeff Idelson where he’s been for the past 11 years: On the podium with Hall of Fame Chairman Jane Forbes Clark, presenting Cup USA, coming to plaque to the best of the best Major League Players. Here, Jim Thome Cooperstown the following poses after receiving his plaque before the second-largest crowd in Hall year. history – 53,000 – on Sunday, July 29, 2018. If Idelson impressed Miss Clark, the Hall of Famers, good about themselves and Hall of Fame chairman Jane recounted in a 2008 interhis predecessor, knowledgetheir careers, and a place to Forbes Clark’s comments in view with this newspaper, able baseball fans like Bill bring their families.” the press release announcing besting 20 applicants to win Simons, it’s also said he was Buying Antiques, Idelson’s predecessor, the transition. “I’m hearta part-time PR job with the a good boss at 25 Main. estAtes, ArtifActs Dale Petroskey, now presibroken,” she said, adding, Sox, launching three years “I always got that impresdent of the Dallas Regional “Jeff’s leadership and of waiting on tables and sion people liked to work Buzz Hesse Chamber of Commerce, passion have guided this eating mac and cheese to for him,” Katz confirmed. encapsulated all those traits institution to great success.” make ends meet. Antiques & Appraisals in his remarks: “First of all, Katz put it this way, Taking six months off to Over 60 years experience Kut & he’s a pro. Very profes“We don’t talk about ‘no ski in Colorado, where he Call today for a courteous and met his future wife Erika sional, steady. He had a one’s coming to Induction’ Style confidential talk great relationship with Hall anymore. We don’t talk (now apart, the two raised 370 MAin street, otego NeWNEW LoCatioN, YOU... of Famers – and everybody about the Hall dying. son Aaron and daughter 607-287-5320 NewNEW You,STYLE! New Style in town. I think he did a Nobody talks about those Nicole locally.) He also buzzh123@gmail.com great job.” things anymore.” reached a decision: “1988 Perms In particular, Petroskey As one example of the was it” – he was either Buying Antiques, Wash, Cut saluted his successor for Hall’s heightened institugoing to break into Major estAtes, ArtifActs League Baseball or do greeting Hispanic Hall of tional intensity, the former & Style Famers in Spanish at their mayor recalled a time something else. 6208 State Highway 28 • 547-7126 Inductions. when Idelson served on the It was then he landed an (On the Corner in Fly Creek) Village Board’s Doubleday It wasn’t all peaches assistant PR job with the and cream. “He embraced Field Committee. “Now, Yankees after the leading the controversies – PEDs Jeff is much too busy for candidate took a job with New Purchases and Refinances and Pete Rose,” Katz said. that,” he continued. the Orioles. Meeting his Debt Consolidation “That the Hall “I mean that in a posiboss, the formidable George Free Pre-Qualification embraced the tive way,” he continued. Steinbrenner, at a social Fast Approvals • Low Rates discussion “He’s out representing the gathering, he introduced showed their Hall. In 2003 (when Katz himself. Matt Schuermann head wasn’t arrived here from Chicago), “Mr. Steinbrenner put his Registered Mortgage Broker in the sand. off-season was off-season hands on my shoulders,” NYS Banking Dept. These discus- for the Hall as well. 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Glass-enclosed on it. “I’m brought baseball to campus porch w/electric fireplace is perfect for “Jeff was able to make sure they’ll find a quality as a club sport. the Hall of Famers feel like relaxing and viewing the beautiful, private replacement,” said Katz. He spent a semester the Hall of Fame was sort backyard. Great room has cathedral ceiling, “But Jeff will be a hard guy at the London School of of a home for them,” he 2 lofts. Kitchen sitting area has gas fireplace. Economics, but on graducontinued, “a spiritual home to replace.” Whole-house generator, central vacuum That was reflected in ating followed his heart, he they could rely on to feel system, chair lift up from the basement
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eat the winter blues with the annual Cooperstown Winter Carnival! Get the blood pumping at the Bob Smullins 5K/10K race, show off your trivia skills, dance the night away with Flux Capacitor and front your own imaginary band in the lip-synch contest. Friday-Sunday Feb.8-10, Main Street, Cooperstown. Info www.CooperstownWint erCarnival.com • On Friday, get some Brooks Chicken to help the Susquehanna SPCA. 4:30-6:30 p.m. LIBBY Friday, Feb. 8, Parish CUDMORE Hall, Christ Episcopal Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. (607) 547-9555. On Sunday, cozy up with a Grilled Cheese for a Good Cause to support Otsego 2000’s historic preservation program. Tickets, $30/adult. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, Farmers Market, Cooperstown. Info (607) 547-8881. • Friday night is for laughs as the Not Too Far From Home comedy tour returns to Foothills. Aaron David Ward emcees for headliner Chris Coccia, & Jeremy Goff. Tickets, $20/person at-door. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080. • Celebrate Valentine’s Day with someone special at the annual Bassett Soiree, with dinner, dancing and a live auction, all to benefit Bassett’s Arts in Healthcare program. Special guests Flis & Andy Blum will be honored for their commitment to Bassett Medical Center and the arts. $150/person 6:30 – 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, The Otesaga, Cooperstown. (607) 547-3928. • Learn about the life of nurse Ethel Scatchard, who served as secretary of Oneonta chapter of the Red Cross and died in Paris in 1919. 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. (607) 432-0960.
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Wow! Days Of Winter Carnival Live In Memory WOW!/From B1 through cones across Otsego Lake’s ice. “When we came up for the first Winter Carnival in 1969, I saw all these cars out on the ice,” said Waller. “I took my car out, but I had the wrong tires on, so I didn’t do very well. “But Hank Phillips” – at the time, he ran Withey’s Pharmacy on Main Street – “he had this funny little Volkswagen, and he beat the pants off everyone.” But Bill was undeterred, and he entered every year. “You would hear the ice cracking underneath the tires,” said his wife, Carol, the former Cooperstown mayor and Mohican Flowers’ proprietor. “It was so scary!” Phillips took a lot of trophies, until one year, a new challenger approached. “This guy pulled up in a trailer with an ice-racing Saab, complete with chisel
Longtime Cooperstown Winter Carnival fans Bill and Carol Waller (Bill is a former carnival chairman) review clips of the days when frozen Otsego Lake was the revellers’ playground.
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out onto the lake up next to him,” he said. “I gave him a ride into town, he had lunch and explored the carnival, then someone gave him a ride back and he took off right off the lake!” But the lakefront fun wasn’t just for the adults. The Boy Scouts would host their Klondike Derby on the ice, racing from station to station practicing skills including building a fire and splitting wood, all for the glory of a trophy. “We handed out so many trophies in those days,” Bill said. “We gave ribbons up to sixth or seventh place for the kids.” And just because it was snowy didn’t mean people couldn’t enjoy a round of golf. “We’d spray paint circles in the snow and you’d have to aim your ball for that spot,” he said. “We used to have such big crowds gathered at Lakefront Park.” This year, there will be mini-golf on Main Street, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. The park was also part of the cross-country ski racing course, where participants
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would race down the lake towards downtown, where the chili cook-off would be waiting to warm them up. “If you were smart, you just went and got chili without having to ski!” said Waller. And there were other ways to warm up as well, including $3 all-youcan-drink Budweiser – in conjunction with the Hager family, members of the Busch clan – at Redman’s. “The beer was 2 inches thick on the floor,” said Waller. “It was flowing out the door!” But insurance concerns and warmer winters changed the landscape of the festival, and although the lake is no longer a scene of the festivities, the lip synch, the hike and the sled races still remain part of the fun, just as they did in the old days. “One year, Bill Streck did ‘Walk Like an Egyptian!’ in the lip synch,” said Carol. “Good times, good fun.” “The locals always enjoy it,” said Waller. “It’s our event. You go out, you see people, you have a good time.”
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John ‘Gobbie’ Garbera, 72; Richfield Springs Mayor, Remington Employee RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Former Village Mayor John ‘Gobbie’ Garbera II, 72, of Johnson Street, passed away Friday evening, Feb. 1, 2019, in his home, with the comfort of his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 15, 1946, in Little Falls, a son of the late John and Ann Spytko Garbera. A lifelong resident of Richfield Springs, he was educated at RSCS. In April 2007, he married
the love of his life, Xin Jian, and they shared a devoted union for 12 years, until his passing. She is a true “Angel” and devoted caregiver. He started his working career with Interstate Window when they were hiring, and held many jobs including helping build the Titan mobile homes building locally. He worked at the Herkimer Tool & Machining Corp. in Herkimer. In 1975, he was
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hired by Remington Arms, where he was a machine operator and electrician. After 32 years of service, he retired in 2007. For 19 years, he served as village trustee, then serving 3 1/2 years as mayor. Gobbie was a member of the Richfield Lions Club for more than 25 years and a current member of SAL Post 616 of Richfield Springs. He also had a passion for cars, many nice ones with the “Cuda” being the most memorable.
He had many friends. He enjoyed being involved, loved to laugh, loved to sit and John share stories. Garbera He was a dedicated son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa and uncle. For all of us, he will be deeply and truly missed Surviving besides his
wife, Xin Jian, is his daughter, Colleen Auger and her companion, Adam Mitchell; stepdaughter Wei (Sandy) Huang of Richfield Springs; brother Dan and wife Suzanne Garbera of Richfield Springs; two grandchildren, Allison and Ryan Auger of Richfield Springs; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Calling hours will be 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8 at the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 W. James St.,
Richfield Springs. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Alan Miller officiating. His interment will take place this spring in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) or the Richfield Springs Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home.
COOPERSTOWN – Jennifer Kaye Huntington, owner of Cooperstown Holstein Corp., died Dec. 30, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jennifer participated in medical research on cancer treatments and surgeries, hoping to help those who would continue the fight when she no longer could. Born Feb. 28, 1962, Jennifer was the oldest of five daughters born to Peter and Evelyn (Ellis) Huntington.
She attended Cooperstown Central School and followed her father’s footsteps in attending Cornell University. A skilled cytologist, Jennifer returned to managing her family’s farm, partnering with her father until his death in 2008. Jennifer continued his vision of promoting the dairy industry and supporting local youth through dairy activities. She shared these passions, values, and commitments
with her daughter, Molly Watson, her stepson, Andrew Watson, and her companion, Jennifer Eric Watson, Huntington thus creating a strong family legacy. Jennifer volunteered numerous hours each week supporting programs for youth, the dairy industry, agriculture, animal care, and
land sustainability. In her leisure time, Jennifer was an avid knitter, testing patterns for designers and creating one-of-a-kind works of art. A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be planned for the summer. Anyone wishing to honor her may do so by contributing to a youth, dairy, or animal service program. Arrangements are entrusted to Tillapaugh Funeral Service.
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Mary Imogene Carter; Bassett Healthcare Namesake
COOPERSTOWN – Mary Imogene Carter, R.N., 93, named after Mary Imogene Bassett and retired nursing supervisor at that namesake hospital, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2019, at Bassett. Born June 8, 1925, at Bassett Hospital, Imy was one of seven children of Charles A. Newell, Sr. and Mary Gavin Newell. Imy’s mother was raised by Dr. Mary Imogene Bassett, and it was in her honor that Imy was named. After graduating from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1941, Imy attended Hartwick College School of Nursing. Upon graduation she went to work at Bassett
as a nurse. In 1953, Imy met Rodman Dana Carter, M.D. while he was a Columbia University medical student on a rotation to Bassett. They were married April 18, 1958, in a ceremony in Cromwell, Conn., with Dr. Carter’s father officiating. The couple continued working at Bassett, he as a surgeon and urologist and she as a nurse. During her tenure there, Imy taught many house officers on the fronts of surgical and emergency care until retiring as nursing supervisor in 1990. When Dr. Carter retired, he and Imy began spending winters in Palm Coast, Fla. Following a battle with cancer, Dr.
Carter passed away Dec. 28, 2018. Along with her husband, she was an ardent supporter of the Friends of Bassett, and was a former member of the Lake & Valley Garden Club and the Cooperstown Country Club. Imy is survived by one daughter, Michelle “Micki” Weir of Cooperstown; two granddaughters, Dana Temp and fiancé James Habernig of Esperance and Shawna Tierney and husband, Patrick of Bristol, Maine; four great-grandchildren, Olivia Temp, and Fynnaghan, Liam and Angus Tierney; two sisters, Noreen Newell of Cooperstown, and Marion “Billie” Williams of
Portland, Ore.; one sisterin-law, Caroline Wall of Yarmouth Port, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 60 years, who preceded her in death only 34 days prior to her own, Imy was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie N. Strait, and three brothers, Charles A. Newell, Jr., Donald Newell and Roger Gavin Newell. A private gathering will be held later this spring. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Bassett, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are entrusted to the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.
Leland C. Smith, 96; Retired Bassett Employee COOPERSTOWN – Leland C. Smith, 96, a World War II veteran who spent his career in Bassett Hospital’s business office, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Promenade Assisted Living in Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County. Leland was born on Feb. 5, 1922, in Cooperstown, to Ethel and Charles Smith. He died less than a week before his 97th birthday. A Marine, he was a
member of the “Greatest Generation,” serving in the Pacific theater during World War II. Soon after returning from service, he married Genevieve Gandle on Sept. 15, 1945, and they enjoyed a 69-year marriage together, mostly in his native Cooperstown, before moving to Pearl River in 2009 and to assisted living in 2014. Genevieve pre-deceased Leland in 2015. He was
also pre-deceased by sister Marjorie Simmons and brother Raymond Smith. As a youth and well into adulthood, Leland was an active and accomplished sportsman, excelling in golf, bowling and in billiards. He loved playing cards and was still winning family “crazy rummy” tournaments up to his final week of life. He worked at the family creamery for several years after leaving the Marine Corps, and spent the majority of his working life in accounting and finance at Bassett Hospital. In Cooperstown, he was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Cooperstown golf and bowling leagues, the Mohican Club and Christ Episcopal Church. In Pearl River, Leland volunteered with daughter Jeanne to deliver Meals on Wheels while able, and attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, particularly the Men’s Breakfast Group at the church, where he earned a reputation as a steady attendee and reliably
enjoyed the companionship, projects and of course the great food at these monthly gatherings. Leland is survived by his two daughters, Judy Motz and Jeanne Struck, son-inlaw Richard Struck, grandchildren Julie Montesano and husband Rocco, and Jonathan Moore and wife Dhania, great-grandchildren Gerard Montesano and wife Jillian, Dante Montesano, Daniella Montesano and Zacary Moore. He is also survived by niece Nancy White and husband Richard, brother-in law Robert Simmons, sister-in-law Winifred Smith, and Judy Motz’s companion Bill Burke. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 112 North Main St., Pearl River. Donations may be sent to Meals on Wheels of Rockland County, 121 West Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954. Arrangements are entrusted to Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home.
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Mortgaged Premises: 84 Spruce Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 Section: 288.18 Block: 3 Lot: 47 To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT - THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Consolidation, Extension, and Modification Agreement to secure $88,040.00 and interest, recorded in the Otsego County Clerk’s Office on February 15, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013824, covering the premises known as 84 Spruce Street, Oneonta, New York 13820. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Otsego County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that
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FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 4LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO INDEX NO. EF2018-506 Mortgaged Premises: 371 CARSON ROAD WEST WINFIELD, NY 13491 District: Section: 35.00 Block: 2 Lot: 3.03 JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, Plaintiff, Plaintiff designates OTSEGO as the place of trial situs of the real property vs. SYLVIA ROOD, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND WILSON; JEFFREY WILSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND WILSON; BRIAN WILSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND WILSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND WILSON; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION; OTSEGO COUNTY; JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or
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parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $106,500.00 and interest, recorded on November 3, 2008, at Liber 1564 Page 768, of the Public Records of OTSEGO County, New York, covering premises known as 371 CARSON ROAD WEST WINFIELD, NY 13491. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. OTSEGO County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE
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ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: DANIEL GREENBAUM, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 4LegalFeb.7 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company, (LLC) Name: SENTINEL BISON LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/04/19 . Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 129 Fred Field Road, Hartwick, NY 13348 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Articles of Organization of Mission On Main, LLC (“LLC”) filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 3, 2019, effective on the date of filing. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 138 Balford Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820, which shall be the principal business location. The purpose for which the LLC is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the NYS Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Northern Landing Property Group LLC Filed 1/3/19 Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 149 County Highway 44, Oneonta, NY 13820 Purpose: all lawful 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BioSistemas Network LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 13 November 2017. Certificate of Amendment filing date with the SSNY was 9 March 2018. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been
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designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 471 County Highway 40, Worcester, NY 12197. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: CLEARVIEW OF HARTWICK LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 253, Hartwick, NY 13348. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BOB PUTNAM AGENCY PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 606, Worcester, NY 12197. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: THREE BELL FARM LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. 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 2209 Cty Hwy 33, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BURKESMITH LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was
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2 January 2019. 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 381 Co Hwy 26, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: HURTUBISE PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. 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 3050 Co Hwy 8, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: OSTERHOUDT CAPITAL LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. 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 320 Eddy Martin Rd, Milford, NY 13807. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BRC HOLDINGS, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 2 January 2019. Continued Pg. 5 From Pg. 4 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 1020 State Highway 80, Edmeston, NY 13335. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws. 6LegalFeb.21 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: Continued Pg. 6
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X-Country Like Alpine – Without The Gravity X-COUNTRY/From B1 “Most people in the area just break their own trails. You don’t need a groomed trail to go skiing.” Buzzy is the daughter of Ingrid and Ed Hofbauer, who owned Alpine Hut, selling skiing equipment on Oneonta’s Main Street for 45 years. He was known locally as “Mr. Alpine.” And numerous people in the region do just that in the winter – they grab their skis and poles and go. “There’s a history of people going cross-country skiing on their own,” Buzzy said. In Oneonta, Wilber, Neahwa and Catella parks are popular places to ski a lap or two, but www. OtsegoOutdoors.org has 12 parks specifically sectioned out for winter sports, including Gilbert Lake, Arnold Lake State Forest and Forest of a Dozen Dads, Town of Middlefield. Or you can stop in and ask Buzzy herself. Following her father’s death in 2012, Heidi and her husband Brett Buzzy assumed ownership of the store, now Alpine Awards & Engraving at 22 Water St. The store still sells crosscountry ski equipment too. A “groomed trail,” as Heidi described it, is one where the snow has been packed down, flattened and smoothed for cross-country skiers, usually with a snowmobile. “If people have slightly wider skis, it’s easier to break a trail,” she said. If you’re new to crosscountry skiing, Weinert recommends trying groomed trails first. Gilbert State Lake Park’s trails usually are, with most skiers using a one-mile loop around the
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people to know where they can go for TASK FORCE,/From A1 help.” “When I get a call that someone The first meeting was held suspects animal cruelty, it’s a ‘now lake. The park draws avid Thursday, Jan. 31. “I was so what?’ situation,” she said. “We have skiers because of its trails impressed,” said Hayes. “Both came to coordinate with law enforcement and its pristine, snow-blanto the table with so many ideas and and try to figure out what we can and keted beauty and quiet. concerns.” cannot do.” But if you’re determined Haynes said that Muehl signed up The task force would be more to set out on your own, for animal cruelty training. “It’s not pro-active, she said. “We don’t want there are ways to go about just for show,” she said. “They believe to waste time figuring out what to do that too. If you are in a in it, and they are just as much at the when that time could be spent finding group, Buzzy explained, a table as we are.” homes for these animals.” designated trailbreaker will They also added Dr. Joan Puritz, Animal cruelty encompasses a wide go first, clearing a path for The three partners in the the Oneonta veterinarian, as well as swath of behaviors, she said, from those in back. Animal Cruelty Task Force are, Dr. William Johnson and Dr. Christine failing to adequately feed and shelter “The person breaking from left, District Attorney Schneider, both of Leatherstocking animals to hoarding to abuse. the trail has to be the fittest John Muehl, SSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes and Veterinary Group. “Most of the time, people call us if you’re in a group,” said “When we had the cat-hoarding with cases and we contact law enforce- Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. Weinert. “You’re pushing case in West Oneonta, Dr. Puritz was ment,” said Haynes. “We’d like to through powdery snow and there with us and she got her hands see one person at the state police, packing it down yourself, there is no follow-up with large cases. dirty,” said Haynes. “Dr. Bill and Dr. the district attorney’s office and the which is hard work.” “We don’t have a way of checking in Christine specialize in large animal It’s not only easy to cross- sheriff’s department to be animal on them to make sure they don’t have care, so their network saved the day cruelty experts.” country ski for a short time more animals. We want to be able to when we had the farm situation in Devlin agreed training is a need. in Otsego County, it’s really track it.” Gilbertsville.” “The biggest issue is that we don’t good for you. You burn over Education and outreach will also The group will meet again April 25 deal with it every day,” said Devlin. 1000 calories in an hour of be part of the task force’s mission. to confirm the mission and goals. “It cross country skiing, so even “We want to do more training so that “People need to understand that when feels good,” said Haynes. “There’s our officers are up to speed on Ag skiing for 15 or 20 minutes there’s a polar vortex, you can’t leave a real need, and we need to do and Markets law so we can be more will make you sweat and your dog outside,” she said. “And if something.” efficient during our investigations.” build up muscles. it’s not possible to do that, we want Another issue, Devlin said, is that Cross-country skiing works you harder than downhill skiing because you Good Cause features gourFriday, don’t use gravity to help met sandwiches prepared February 8 by favorite local chefs with you move. “Cross-country WINTER CARNIVAL – 11 local ingredients, live muskis have skins or grooves a.m. - 9:30 p.m. See Page B2 sic. Support Otsego 2000’s on the bottoms,” Weinert Department, 24 Chestnut St., dancing, food, photos, flowfor list of events. Main St., historic preservation program explained, “so they only Cooperstown. 607-547-2761. ers, more. Register by January in Otsego county. Tickets, Cooperstown. give you one-way traction. SNOWSHOE HIKE – 11 29. Cost, $75/adult. Oneonta $30/adult. Farmers Market, BOOK SALE – 9 a.m. – 5 It forces you to move only YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., p.m. Hardcovers, paperbacks, a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Strap on Cooperstown. 607-547-8881. Oneonta. 607-432-0010. forward, and unlike when DVDs and more at the annual snowshoes, look for signs of Monday, animal life in snow-covered SOIREE – 6:30 - 11 p.m. you walk, where there’s little Friends of the Village Library woods. Limited number of Celebrate valentines day with of Cooperstown annual February 11 resistance, you have to push snowshoes available. Clark someone special at event book sale. 22 Main Street, KNITTING – 1 - 2 p.m. against that resistance.” featuring food, dancing, live Cooperstown. Info (607) 434- Sports Center, Cooperstown. Knit, crochet, or handcraft In other words, if you 607-547-4488. auction. Also help recognize with friends. Richfield Springs cross-country ski for an hour 3418. QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m. special guests Flis and Andy CHICKEN BBQ – 4:30 Public Library, 102 Main St., or even just a half hour, you - 6:30 - 4 p.m. See Friday listing. Blum, who are being recogp.m. Enjoy chicken Richfield Springs. 315-858can drink all the hot choco- half, baked potato, coleslaw Cooperstown Art Association, nized for their commitment to 0230. late you want to afterward, more. All proceeds benefit 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Bassett Medical Center, art. PUBLIC SPEAKING – 5:30 guilt-free. 607-547-9777. Cost, $150/person to supSusquehanna SPCA. Parish p.m. Practice public speakOtsego County is basiWRITERS GROUP – 1:30 port Bassetts Arts in HealthHall, Christ Episcopal Church, ing with the toastmasters. All - 3:30 p.m. Join other writers care program. The Otesaga, cally one big cross-country 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. welcome. The White House to help improve your craft. Cooperstown. 607-547-3928. Building, The Fenimore Art skiing park, just outside your 607-547-9555. Hosted by published author, FUNDRAISER – 8 p.m. QUILT SHOW – 11 a.m. Museum, Cooperstown. front and back doors. So Jennifer Donohue. Huntington Performance of trio of 607-547-1466 or e-mail don’t stay indoors in winter. - 4 p.m. A diverse array of Memorial Library, 62 Chesttalented musicians Mike quilts and quilted goods from b.fischer@fenimoreart.org. Step into your skis, grab nut St., Oneonta. 607-432Powell, songwriter/guitarist, around the area with demonNICOTINE ANONYMOUS – your poles, and go! 1980. Chris Merkley, from bluegrass
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WINTER CARNIVAL – 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. See Page B2 for list of events. Main St., Cooperstown. DISCOVERY DAY – 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Youth ages 12-16 are invited to discover drones/drone technology. Begins with show & tell featuring recreational & commercial drones followed by hands-on sessions. Free, registration required. Schenevus Central School, 159 Main St., Schenevus. 607-547-2536 Ext. 0. BOOK SALE – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hardcovers, paperbacks, DVDs and more at the annual Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown annual book sale. 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. 607-434-3418. CRAFT SHOW – 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Find unique craft items by local crafters during this year’s winter carnival. Fire
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COMMEMORATION – 2 p.m. Remembering life of Ethel Scatchard, who served as secretary of Oneonta chapter of the Red Cross and died in Paris in 1919. Learn about her life, experiences in war-ravaged Europe. Free, open to public. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960. EXHIBIT OPENING – 3 p.m. Word & Image Gallery presents exhibit by Steve Burnett. Bright Hill Press & Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. 607-829-5055. OPENING RECEPTION – 3 - 5 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibit “Tommy Brown: Upstate” a retrospective look at photographer’s decades-long study of his home in Central New York. Enjoy the art, meet the artist. Displayed through April 7. Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, 310 Genesee St., Utica. 315-7970000. SPAGHETTI DINNER – 4 - 8 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, with Studio B Competition Dance Team, enter raffle to win basket/ dessert. Tickets, $10/adult at-door. Elks Lodge, 104 River St., Sidney. 607-563-7280. FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE – 6 - 9 p.m. Girls ages 3-13 enjoy evening with that special adult featuring dress-up,
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WINTER CARNIVAL – 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. See Page B2 for list of events. Main St., Cooperstown. BOOK SALE – Noon – 5 p.m. Hardcovers, paperbacks, DVDs and more at the annual Friends of the Village Library of Cooperstown annual book sale. 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. 607-434-3418. QUILT SHOW – 1 - 4 p.m. See Friday listing. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9777. LECTURE – 3 p.m. Roxanne Lewin, MD presents “The Neurobiology Biology of Addiction: Where We Are and Where We Are Going” as part of the Village Library Sunday Programs. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. BASKETBALL – 4 p.m. Cheer on Oneonta Octane basketball team at home game. SUNY Oneonta. 607432-0001. FUNDRAISER – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Grilled Cheese for a
7 p.m. Meetings for those who desire to live free of nicotine. Front Meeting Room, St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta. 845-3327803 or visit nicotine-anonymous.org
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WEAR ORANGE DAY – All Day. Wear orange to raise awareness of teen dating violence. 607-433-8000. MORNING MOVIE – 10 a.m. - Noon. Bring the kids to view screening of “Monsters, Inc.” Free. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego. 607988-6661. GRANT PRESENTATION – 4 p.m. Learn about Preserve New York and Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) with The Preservation League of New York. Frances Gubler, manager, will cover requirements, process of applying, success stories. Stella Luna Ristorante, 58-60 Market St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960. FLY TYING CLASS – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join Otsego Land Trust for fly tying demonstrations, lessons with Craig Buckbee, licensed fishing guide. Pizza, beverages provided. Pre-registration recommended. Pine Lake Environmental Campus, 1894 Charlotte Creek Rd., Oneonta. 607-547-2366 ext. 108.
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