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VISIT www.AllOTSEGO.com, OTSEGO COUNTY’S DAILY NEWSPAPER/ONLINE Volume 213, No. 14

Cooperstown, New York, Thursday, April 8, 2021

COOPERSTOWN AND AROUND

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ONEONTA MAYOR REPORTS TO PUBLIC:

‘Officer Acted To Save Life Of Child By Firing 2 Shots’ Tyler Johnson, 23, Takes 2 Bullets In Chest The Freeman’s Journal

New Cooperstown Trustee Hanna Bergene, 39, gets a hug from dad Greg after her swearingin Monday, April 5, in the ballroom at 22 Main.

Her election, along with Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch and Trustees Cindy Falk and Jeanne Dewey, gives women a majority on the Village Board for the first time in herstory.

Bruno Talevi, WWII Vet, Accountant, Civic Leader, Dies

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runo A. Talevi, 96, a civic leader in Oneonta and, after his retirement, in Cooperstown, has passed away.

A World War II veteran of the OSS and the Navy, he went to St. John’s University on the G.I. and Talevi soon moved to Oneonta, where he opened what became the largest accounting firm in the region.

►FULL OBITUARY, PAGE B5

By MIKE FORSTER ROTHBART & JIM KEVLIN ONEONTA

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23-year-old man, Tyler Johnson, was shot twice in the chest after he allegedly pulled a knife at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, during a domestic dispute in a duplex at 48 River St., next to the former Foti’s Bakery.

According to Mayor Gary Herzig, who provided a report Tyler Johnto the public via son, 23, died YouTube at the from two beginning of that gunshots to evening’s Common the chest.

Council meeting, two officers responded to “a domestic matter” and found a mother, a 2-year-old child and Johnson at the scene.

A neighbor said the child was Johnson’s; he identified the mother as Caitlyn Marie Calvey, and said she was Johnson’s fiancée.

“While officers were there,” said Herzig, “the third-party male did Please See SHOOTING, A3

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This is a frame from a video taken by Kevin Marcewicz after Tyler Johnson, 23, was shot twice in the chest. Police said he pulled a knife during a domestic dispute at 48 River St., Oneonta, and later died of his wounds. For transcript of interview with Marcewicz, SEE A3

Biden Makes Us ‘Whole’, Ruffles Says

By JIM KEVLIN COOPERSTOWN

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fter a year of hemorrhaging losses, the Biden Stimulus Plan will make Otsego County government “whole,” according to County Treasurer Allen Ruffles.

“That’s what I would think,” Ruffles said, after reviewing the news he was planning to deliver when

the county Board of Representatives met Wednesday, April 7, for its monthly meeting.

“It would Ruffles make us whole.”

In all, county government, towns, villages and school board are expecting about $32 million from President

Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID Stimulus Plan, signed into law March 11.

In January 2020, before the COVID-19 emergency, the county had put $4.8 million aside in savings. Soon, “that was gone, kaput,” he said. In the year since, the county gave up another $5.8 million in sales, occupancy and property taxes.

Total: $10.6 million. That means the so-called American Rescue Plan means the county will come out ahead

►COUNTY TREASURER Allen Ruffles planned to detail the stimulus plan to the county Board of Representatives at its April 7 monthly meeting. Find out how the reps reacted at

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by $400,000.

The county, through borrowing at record-low interest rates and fast-tracking road work, the one category still reimbursed by Albany

– christened The Ruffles Plan – plus 50 FTE layoffs, avoided severe impacts.

The City of Oneonta is getting $1,530,000. Mayor Gary Herzig said “our first priority will be that our staffing be kept whole.”

City Hall avoided layoffs, but “reorganization plans” that would have required new hires “to be at our best,” were put on hold, he said.

In addition to the county Please See STIMULUS, B2

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THURSDAY, April 8, 2021

PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT A NEW DAY IN AMERICA They heard us, and they’re acting. Some elected officials are answering the call.

The American Rescue Plan means that help is on the way: • Pensions guaranteed for a generation of workers • Our rights on the job restored • Real apprenticeships for real careers • Checks for struggling families • Support for schools and small businesses, not billionaires Thanks to Democrats in Congress and the Biden Administration, we will defeat this virus, revive our economy, and get our country back on track. It’s a new day in America.

Next up, we will pass infrastructure legislation to create jobs in our communities with the roads, bridges, broadband, and clean water that we deserve.

That’s what our elected officials are supposed to do. It’s why we sent them there.

And this time, President Biden and the new Democratic Congress are getting the job done of rebuilding America.

America is back.

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THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-3

►WHAT EYEWITNESSES SAW Editor’s Note: Reporter Mike Forster Rothbart interviewed Kevin Marcewicz, who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal shooting of Tyler Johnson, 23.

standards go. It was a very dangerous situation. And they have a hard job.

By police standards, I’m sure that it will come back as a clean shooting – there were Kevin Marcewicz: Well, I saw lives at risk, though, I think the entire thing from start they should have used less to finish. Basically, the OPD than lethal force, especially responded to a domestic call. in a residential neighborhood They pulled up at about 1:10 with children.. p.m. There was a male and ROTHBART: I heard the helifemale officer. They parked copter, did they fly him? on West Ann Marcewicz: They Street and did. But it took proceeded to over an hour walk around or two until the back of they had him the house. stable enough Meanto move him. while, Tyler, One officer on Caitlyn and the phone with their baby hospital said, were in the “It looks bad, it front yard. looks real bad.

Tyler’s the And he’s probone who got ably not going shot. And to make it.”

Caitlyn is the Videographer Kevin All we can one who got Marcewicz and wife do is hope and sliced with pray that he Jessica, neighbors who his knife, and witnessed the shooting. makes it. He’s why the OPD got mental was called. health problems, domestic I had a perfect view from issues. Obviously needed my dining room window. help. And some bad deciWe were having a yard sale sions were made by him and here and, unfortunately, possibly by law enforcement had the view and could hear today. everything.

Rothbart: So how old is their The guy had a very small baby? pocket knife in his hand, and Marcewicz: Less than 2, they were trying to free the I believe. The mother was baby out of his arms. There bleeding and standing outside was a struggle between him, in her underwear. I heard the the girl and the police. And inside of the house is also a that’s when they realized he crime scene because that’s had the knife still in his hand. where the actual slicing or The baby dropped, hit the stabbing took place. ground, and the male officer ...Right after the shooting, you turned his weapon and said, couldn’t even see blood yet.

“Drop the knife.”

And then I’d say two minutes, He didn’t give him much three minutes past all of a time to drop it then, a double sudden blood everywhere, tap, shot right to the torso just everywhere. And yeah, all area. He fell, hit the ground, the markers are around. One they got him on his stomach, is where the knife got kicked and the female officer kicked to. That’s the one further, the that knife away. furthest to the left. And then They stood over him the others, you know, the with their weapons drawn baby was holding that bear. while they dispatched more The other is clothing that they ambulances and officers. And had to cut off of him, I believe. before you knew it, this place And then some shell casings. was full of law enforcement So I’m pretty sure that’s the and emergency personnel. gist of that evidence there.

I heard the “boom boom” ...I mean, just thank God the and that’s when my wife and gun was pointed that way and daughter came running in this it didn’t ricochet and hit a child door and I went running out or anybody you know, another the back door and hit “record” innocent bystander. I hope on my camera immediately. in the future they use their I wish I had done it before, TASERS, man, that’s why they because I would have got have them. But again, I can’t the actual incident. I had to put myself in their shoes and give my phone to the state I know it’s a hard job. I’m not troopers so they could extract against the police. You know, the video as evidence. I got you heard a lot of people out it from the moment after the here screaming … “You guys shots were fired to basically are monsters.” And they’ve 10-15 minutes of emergency got a hard job to do. And I’m responders showing up. friends with a lot of them. I just ...I just I don’t understand think today could have been why they didn’t use TASERS. I handled a little differently. don’t think it was life threatBut again, I’m not a cop, and I ening, whether or not it was a wouldn’t want to be. clean shooting as far as police

Shot In Chest Twice, Man Dies SHOOTING/From A1 attack the mother with a knife. She sustained some wounds, but was treated and is OK. One officer acted to save the life of the child by firing two shots. The individual with the knife was injured as a result.”

At mid-afternoon, the whirring of chopper blades could be heard and a helicopter rose and circled the Sixth Ward neighborhood, Medevacing Johnson to Albany Medical Center.

Herzig did not say if the man died in the helicopter or at the hospital.

At the end of his short presentation, Herzig told the Council members, “no need for questions. That’s all the information we have to give.”

Police Chief Chris Witzenburg then spoke briefly, affirming the mayor’s statement that the investigation is 48 River St., Oneonta, scene of fatal shooting on Tuesday, April 6. being handled by the state Attorney shot at arm’s length by the officer, the front lawn. When officers arrived, General’s Office and state police, after Johnson allegedly stabbed his Johnson was holding his son and which will have control over the flow fiancee. dropped him before he was shot, of information.

He said Johnson and Calvey were Marcewicz said.

“This is a very difficult day for together with their 2-year-old son on As the neighbor told it, Johnson was Oneonta,” said Herzig, “a very holding a small knife when the officer difficult day for the officers of the shot him. He collapsed on the ground Oneonta Police Department.” He but continued to thrash around, eyewitthanked Witzenburg, who was at the nesses reported. scene through the afternoon, for “his The mayor did not release the names leadership.” of the officers who responded, but Johnson was described in his Marcewicz’ video shows a male and Facebook profile as SUNY Delhi a female officer standing over the construction major who had moved to wounded man, with the female officer Oneonta seven months ago. holding the gun while the male officer Responding to a reporter’s call, handcuffs him.

Doug Brenner, who retired as OPD An ambulance arrived within two chief in February, said he couldn’t minutes of the shooting, and Johnson remember any officer shooting a was Medevaced. civilian in his 35-year law-enforceBy 5 p.m., state and local police ment career in Otsego County, officers were still on the scene, with including 22 years in Oneonta. the block closed to vehicles and “You train for it,” he said, “but you pedestrians other than residents. The never want it to happen. I hope he gets tot’s teddy bear lay in the grass. the help he’s going to need.”

River Street will remain closed for Marcewicz, who also made a video the time being, police said, with a of activity at the scene, added detail detour around the shooting scene via a to Herzig’s account in an interview, Caitlyn Marie Calvey, her detour on Mitchell Street and Wilcox saying Johnson, who was white, was fiancee Tyler Johnson and their Avenue. baby, now 2.

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REPORTS OF SIGHTINGS MULTIPLY

No Kidding, Watch Out For Bears

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fter Vince and Lynne Krogh Casale’s sighting (and videographing) of a black bear on Bedbug Hill Road Tuesday, March 23, a reader sent along this photo of a black bear (see photo) rampaging in a yard in the Pierstown area, on the other side of the hill, both in Town of Otsego on the west side.

More bears in Otsego County is No kidding. This black bear took down a fence in a Piera new reality, Josh Choquette, the stown yard over the weekend.

DEC’s new bear expert, based in Right now, as male bears come its Stamford office, reported in last out of hibernation, is the time to week’s edition. exercise the most care.

Development in the Catskills is In the Pierstown case – just one pushing bears north and, also, new of many, no doubt – the bear actugrowth in Otsego County’s abanally came up to the house, leaving doned farms is providing newly big paw prints on the screen door arriving bears with plenty to eat.

and siding.

In both cases, the bear was in search of bird feeders, and Choquette was specific about that: In country settings, in particular, homeowners should have taken down their bird feeders on April 1, and not put them up again until Nov. 30, when bears go back into hibernation.

• Going forward, we’re likely going to need Josh Choquette’s guidance more and more. If you see a bear, call him at (607) 652-7637 and let him know.

Bears are a novelty. We don’t want to be rid of them, but to enjoy them safely.

LETTERS

They did not.

In one of the most famous battles of the war, “The Rescue of the Lost Battalion,” the 442 fought to save the survivors of the 141st Regiment, mainly Texans, who were surrounded in the Vosges Mountains near the German border.

In saving their Texas comrades, over half of the Japanese Americans were killed or wounded in less than 30 days.

Their valor was recognized with more Congressional Medals of Honor than any regiment in the war. All this while their families were in prison camps back in the US. The general understanding of their valor was that they fought as well as they did to make a point: that Japanese Americans are courageous, hard-working, loyal Americans. Not people to be belittled or mocked.

Even by politicians.

CHIP NORTHRUP Cooperstown

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To the Editor: This is a reaction to Consuelo Kraham Velez’s letter in the March 18 edition. And I write this for some of those that are fearful of being canceled because they worry about expressing their beliefs that may not be popular with their employer, their neighbor, or their governing body in their community.

Of course we will accept a portion of our money back.

Let’s call it a rebate, not a relief check. We pay a fortune in taxes, so once in a while it’s nice to get something back.

And in regards to the comment about some kind of an “indisputable fact” that President Trump was trounced, it Please See FURNARI, A6

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Terry Berkson’s wife, Alice, sketched this portrait of Jim Harrison.

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bout 15 years ago, after having read several of his books, I heard that Jim Harrison, the writer and poet, was giving a reading and a talk at Barnes & Noble on Union Square in Manhattan.

Several months before at a barbeque on Canadarago Lake outside of Richfield Springs, I had talked at length about Harrison’s “Legends of the TERRY Fall,” and several BERKSON of his other works, Jim Harrison’s most famous novel, “Legends of the Fall,” was with friend and made into a major motion picture with Brad Pitt. artist Brendon Pulver who, like me, was an enthusiTo my surprise, it was Brendan from his latest book. He also read astic fan of the esteemed writer.

Pulver who had come, I thought, all some poetry and talked about life, • the way from Richfield Springs. We fishing and hunting in his beloved When I arrived at the lecture hall, found seats towards the front of an Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. to be sure I was in the right room, audience of about a hundred.

His thick frame seemed to be I asked a man who appeared to be Soon, a broad-faced Harrison in planted heavily on his feet as he held surveying the seating arrangement, his gravelly voice with a blind eye onto the podium. The every“Is this the Harrison reading?” half closed was reading a passage Please See BERKSON, A6

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cally low interest rates, then fast-tracked road work this spring -- the one area where Albany is still providing reimbursement.

When all is said and done, the county reps may be able to consider a wish list, one being an energy-efficiency upgrade at all county buildings.

The only downside is 50 percent of the money is coming this July, 50 percent next July.

There’s many a slip…

Nationally, of course, the socalled American Rescue Plan cost $1.9 trillion, with no new revenue stream to pay for it.

Ain’t Uncle Sam great! He can simply print more money.

‘It’s The Knuckle On Your Middle Finger That Does It’

James C. Kevlin Editor & Publisher

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in’t Uncle Sam great!

At least his ability to print money.

After the year-long COVID pandemic, which cost Otsego County government $10.6 million, the federal government is sending it $11 million.

That’s $400,000 in profit, from the greatest pandemic in 100 years.

The beauty of it is county government, under the guidance of brainy Allen Ruffles, the county treasurer, had already taken steps to stem the bleeding.

The Ruffles Plan, incorporated in the 2021 county budget, borrowed $4 million at histori-

MEETING JIM HARRISON

While U.S. Soldiers Fought, Families Confined At Home To the Editor: Racial animus against Asians, including snide remarks about the “Kung Flu,” has no place in America.

My father-in-law, Al Prather, was a lieutenant in the 442nd Infantry Regiment during World War II. Most of the enlisted men were Japanese Americans, most of the officers were not.

Many of the families of the Japanese-American soldiers were imprisoned in detention camps, as a form of racial profiling - the United States government assumed that they might be traitors: including the mothers, sisters, fathers and little brothers of the enlisted men of the 442nd.

When it came time to ship out overseas, the military attached the 442 to the 36th Texas Division and sent them to Europe to fight the Nazis, under the impression that Japanese Americans would have no qualms about killing Germans.

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THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL A-5

BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library responsible trust. Mr. Bunyan was the election of John F. Kennedy the trusted agent of Edward Clark to the presidency of the United Excerpts from a report of States, the mansion on Pennsylfor over twenty years and up to Commissioners appointed by the time of his death, since which vania Avenue has changed from resolutions of the Senate and time he has performed the duties a place of business to a home.

Assembly of the State of New of executor of the estate.

And all this is brought about by York to explore the route of an April 10, 1886 the presence of one small girl, inland navigation from Hudson’s Caroline Kennedy. It will be like it River to Ontario and Lake Erie: was during the terms of Theodore “…they have examined the country Roosevelt when there was life in as critically as time and circumthe place. How long has it been Although the streams had stances would permit, and caused since there was a zoo in the White resumed their normal flow and the House? There is now and, of surveys to be made for their better water had cleared following the information. By aid of canals a course, it includes a donkey. And floods, the weather turned sour good navigation (for boats) can there are a goat, kittens, a salaand cold so that Saturday morning mander and other animals. unquestionably be made from only the most inveterate disciples Schenectady to the falls in the Things are humming in the of Isaac Walton made bold to start White House and we think that Oswego River, twelve miles south out for the trout on the morning the is a good sign. A nation can get of Lake Ontario. From Scheseason opened. Game protector nectady to the Hudson River and stagnant and too staid. But, with Anton Semrov of Cherry Valley from the falls just mentioned to a small girl who is full of pep stated that while there were not as around the place, there will be Lake Ontario a boat navigation is many fishermen to be seen as in the a lot of protocol that will either also practicable.” (Ed. Note: This past, he noted a number of good report provided a rationale for the be forgotten or slightly bent. It catches, and gained the impression bodes well for the future of the construction of the Erie Canal) that the fish were biting well.

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One man had 18 speckled beauApril 5, 1961 ties in his creel, within two of the limit. Semrov said he saw only Advertisement – The “Otsego one woman fishing during the House,” No. 31 Cortland Street, entire day. Semrov predicts good Traffic on north-bound State New York, has been taken by the fishing for the coming weekend Highway 80, known locally as subscriber and will be continued provided the weather does nothing the West Lake Road, was as a hotel for the accommodation to spoil it. Streams in the northern disrupted Monday morning at April 5, 1911 of visitors. Extensive and thorpart of the county have been liber- about 9:15 a.m. when a wall of ough repairs of the Establishment ally stocked with trout and Semrov water and broken trees opened a are about being made, and upon believes the fish planted last year 15- to 20-foot-wide hole in the Cooperstown Cricket Club such a state as will materially J.A.M. Johnston, employed for have wintered well. New York pavement. The sudden deluge – The annual meeting of the conduce to the comfort of those a number of years in the office of has the earliest opening date and was created by the collapsing of who honor it with their patronage. Cooperstown Cricket Club will be the late Edward Clark here, has generally the longest brook trout a beaver dam above Glimmerglen The subscriber solicits the custom held on Saturday evening, April been appointed as agent of Mr. season of any state in the northeast Road. The large 10-acre beaver 13, at 7 o’clock, at the office of of the Merchants and others from Alfred Corning Clark, to look after despite the fact that New York also pond, which was located partly Mr. John F. Scott, for the purpose the county of Otsego who visit his business and property interests has the lowest license fee. on the property of Rochelle and of electing officers and making ar- in this vicinity, a position so long New York, and pledges himself April 8, 1936 Robert Dewell and partly on rangements for the ensuing year. that no exertion on his part shall and so faithfully filled by Mr. Waldo Johnston’s property, was A general attendance is requested. James Bunyan, who retires from be wanting to please the appetites said to be as deep as 13 feet.

G. Pomeroy Keese, President, and secure the accommodation of its duties. Mr. Johnston’s experiRepairs to the road may require Things have changed in the F.G. Lee, Secretary. his patrons. Jacob Vanpelt. ence under Mr. Bunyan will be of four to six weeks.

White House. We do not refer to April 12, 1861 great service to him in his present April 11, 1836 April 9, 1986 politics when we say this. With

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LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

POINT: Give Federal Largesse To You, Me Editor’s Note: This is citizen Bill Waller’s recommendation in a March 29 letter to the Cooperstown Village Board on how to spend its expected share from the $1.9 trillion Biden Stimulus Plan.

…I would like to make a radical proposal: Give it back to the residents.

In this year’s proposed budget $1,779,194.00 is listed as the expected ear Mayor Tillapaugh and the income from Village Board of Trustees; property taxes. I I read with interest statewould urge adoption ments relating to the benefits coming BILL WALLER of the budget and to Cooperstown from the recently then when the ARP enacted American Rescue Plan (ARP). funds are received, issuing a rebate According to press accounts, this check to our Village taxpayers. I could be nearly $350,000. would propose 10% of the taxes levied In reviewing the proposed 2021be sent back to every Village property 2022 Village of Cooperstown Budget, owner as COVlD Relief. This would I did not see any amount referencing the ARP disbursement. This is entirely only cost $177,919.40.

While this may seem a radical understandable since the act has just proposal, I remind you that no one passed, well after all the budget opposed the $600 and $1,400 checks discussions held by the Board of mailed from the Federal Government.

Trustees.

I feel that no matter how small an As this is budget enactment time, individual’s Village COVlD Relief I would like to express my opinion as may be, it will be well received. It to how these funds should be spent would also be innovative, creative and when they arrive.

will reward our Village residents for their endurance during the past year.

And other than the massive error on the part of Otsego County Government resulting in 20% tax rebates a few years ago, when has a local municipality rewarded their residents by sending some of their money back?

ARP regulations stipulate that the funds cannot be used to reduce taxes, but they can be used to “offset the impact to households” caused by the pandemic. This would be a fair way to lessen the impact.

I know the Village Board could find many ways to spend the ARP money, giving some of it directly to residents would have a big impact.

Creative minds could even come up with a letter accompanying the relief check noting worthwhile community projects very willing to accept the resident’s donated refund if they so choose.

I hope you will consider my proposals at this opportune time as part of your budget discussions.

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The Doctor Will VIEW You Now

n a recent morning, hospital-based ones, decided I had a first visit/ video and telephone appointconsultation with a ments were better than nothphysician from Columbiaing. What they found out Presbyterian in New York was that many times they City. In going to the city were equal, if not better, and back to Cooperstown, than an in-person visit.

Probably the one Columbia presents a special challenge thing holding back to me. telemedicine use It is a difficult was the refusal of facility to maneuver insurers, especially through under fully Medicare and normal conditions Medicaid, to pay and these times for such visits. aren’t normal. It These visits take would have required the same, if not driving about four occasionally more, RICHARD hours each way of the physician’s STERNBERG and maybe even an or mid-level overnight stay. Both provider’s time. the physician and I chose to Reimbursement, when do a telemedicine visit. given, was less than the Most of you already know equivalent amount of time about telemedicine. for an office visit.

It was starting to be used With the onset of COVID, by patients who had to insurers were forced to travel long distances to see accept the value of telemedicine, given the lack of In budget year 2020-21, the Village a doctor, especially if there townships and … and this is Mayor Ellen Tillawas a satellite clinic where options if as many people Villages. The state of Cooperstown had an $800,000 paugh Kuch’s April 5 response: were to be seen as before the will dispense them decrease in revenues – from paid park- the transmission could be ear Bill, accommodated. Now, with pandemic. As an emergency to the respective ing, sales tax, chips, and Doubleday Thank you for your letter the advent of multiple video measure, tele-visits were township which Field rentals. of March 29 pertaining to the being approved. They still In reviewing the proposed 2021-22 options, the patient can be will in turn remit American Rescue Plan (ARP) and your anywhere, from home to are, even when an in-person them to Villages.

VOC Budget, hopefully you realized recommendations to the Village of option exists.

Our share will be that the Village Board did indeed fund half the world away.

Cooperstown on the use of the funds At the beginning of the Most U.S. healthcare adbased on our popu- an additional full-time police officer. which we will receive.

COVID-19 lockdowns, many ministrators and consultants lation percentage We made this public safety commit…On March 23, Congressman MAYOR large practices, including Please See STERNBERG, B6 within the townment to our community, even though Delgado held an information meetTILLAPAUGH ship. the funds we ultimately will receive ing concerning the ARP and provided from the ARP are only a fraction of the FOOD FOR THOUGHT One half of the more accurate funding information. funds will be prolost revenues due to the pandemic.

He indicated the exact amount of ARP As for returning funds to taxpayers, funds which the Village will receive is vided this year and one half 12 months after the legislation is signed. General the Village has not increased the unclear at this time. estimates at this time indicate we may property tax levy of $1,779,194 since The U.S. Treasury will be determining the distribution of funds and will be receive approximately $120,000 within 2013. Eight years of no increase in the next several months and a similar the tax levy is our support of Village providing that guidance to New York ajor League those Hall of Fame players sum next year. property owners.

State, which will receive the funds for Baseball Commis- who’ve died in the past year. sioner Rob Given how there won’t be Manfred announced the a big Hall of Fame bash this league will move its 2021 summer, move up the class All-Star Game and MLB of 2020 induction. That way Many are going to celebrate young people will have advocates for legalization Draft from Atlanta.

Derek Jeter and his fellow

By DOUG BARCLAY the passage of the ‘Marijuana greater access to a drug they seized the opportunity to …MLB has yet to select inductees can get the proper Regulation and Taxation Act.’ shouldn’t be anywhere near. push marijuana as a financial an alternate host site, spotlight too. hough the Governor But we didn’t solve any The minute this becomes windfall. While this may but might I suggest …It would be a cool and has already signed problems today, we only readily available, the safety eventually improve the Cooperstown, NY? unique setting and a splendid this legislation into created new ones. risks in our communities state’s bottom line, it will Given the short-term way to honor the game’s law, I wanted to share my Democrats will claim and on our roadways will come at the expense of public logistics of finding a new greats with a Hall of Fame statement from earlier this victory, but they ignore the increase exponentially. health and safety. site, it would have the quaint All-Star Game.

Forced COVID lockdowns week on the decision to inherent dangers associated Doug Barclay, feeling like Iowa’s Field of MICHAEL GWIZDALA with their decision. Legallegalize recreational drove New York to the edge R-Syracuse, is Assembly Dreams. Plus, it’s the perfect BronxPinstripes.com marijuana: izing marijuana guarantees of an economic cliff, and minority leader. place to honor Aaron and April 4, 2021

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BERKSON: Face To Face ‘Legend of Fall’s’ Jim Harrison

BERKSON/From A4 day clothes he was wearing looked comfortable and worn right down to a weathered leather vest.

• He appeared to be older than his years and I doubted he was still capable of partaking in a rigorous deer hunt. There was even some mention of gout which kept him from walking far. That reminded me of a character in one of his books who used to crawl cross-country at night.

In what seemed like a short time the program ended and, after some book signings, people slowly filtered out of the room. Soon it was just Harrison, Pulver and me – and a bottle of wine that was sitting on a nearby table.

“What are you guys hanging round for?” Harrison asked good-naturedly.

“Waiting for you to open that bottle of wine,” Pulver returned.

“I would, but I don’t have a cork screw!” said the writer.

“We can push the cork all the way

in,” I offered. with the other hand.”

“I’ve done that “I know a trick before,” Harrison where it appears that mused. He didn’t seem you knock the top in any hurry to leave. off of a flip-top beer I got the impression bottle with your index that in spite of his fame finger,” Harrison and success, in New offered. “But it’s York City there wasn’t really the knuckle on any particular place he your middle finger wanted to go. that does it.”

Soon we were “Learned that as a discussing different soldier in Germany,” I ways of opening said. “We’d always pull containers that held it on the new guys.” alcoholic beverages.

“Haven’t seen one The pen Harrison was Knuckle-beer? It has of those bottles in a to do with the bottle. long time,” the writer pressing into the cork wasn’t making much mused. headway. He finally dismissed “I guess the knuckle’s like the the effort saying, “We don’t even writing between the lines,” I said. have glasses.”

“That’s what gets the job done,” • the writer returned.

“I’ve opened beer bottles with a Then, Pulver mentioned a Harrison folding ruler,” I offered. “You just detail about lightning never hitting a squeeze it against the bottle in one beech tree and said that Hemingway hand and hit the ruler at the bottom made a similar claim.

FURNARI: You’re Cancelled FURNARI/From A4 shows ignorance. If you still believe Beijing Biden was fairly elected and that fraud didn’t exist to get him in office, well then you are extremely naive. The mere fact a record 75 million voters never had their day in court proves my assertion.

China controls this temporary “lucky-if-he-makes-it-one-term” president, and the election was riddled with illegal actions and inconsistencies brought to light, proven, and never pursued by a bought-and-paid-for judicial system.

Corruption runs deep in our nation these days, due to people who are not statesmen employed in both parties. But if you call it “indisputable,” I’ll give you a chance. Bring us the facts next time you make such a statement.

Maybe getting off the big networks and doing a little research on your own will help you become more informed and appear more qualified to chime in. Just steer clear of the professors in your local universities, as they are certainly part of the problem.

And look out for more Trump signs coming. Because whether it’s Trump or anyone who believes in an America

First policy, that’s who we will support. Not those hurting American businesses, and allowing undocumented individuals to enter our countryside on the southern border.

You don’t have a border you don’t have a country.

Young girls are abused and sold because of the open border policy.

I hope you’re happy contributing to that, the higher gas prices, the pollution, the loss of jobs, the tension between us and China, Russia and North Korea, the appeasement of Iran, the massive spending, the higher taxes, legalization of drugs, abortion of 8- and 9-month-old fetuses, fentanyl entering through this open border policy killing tens of thousands of people a year – fentanyl coming from China specifically.

I challenge you to prove anything I just listed is not a fact. The arguments I’ve just made cannot be broken. And I’ll debate you any place, any time. In the meantime, I’m canceling reading anything you have to say to the editor and public again. So congratulations. You are now part of cancel culture you support.

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“I didn’t steal that idea,” Harrison said, seemingly eager to distance himself from the other macho writer.

“I told that tree story to a hunting buddy,” I said. “And for several deer seasons he looked for a beech that had been hit by lightening, but he came up short.”

“Good tree to hang onto in a storm,” the writer advised.

• I was tempted to suggest that we go out for a drink – to nearby Molly Malone’s, a place that made great Irish coffee. But Pulver said that he had to teach a class in the morning.

To my surprise, he had recently secured a teaching job in a school uptown.

Now, I would be left alone to carry on a conversation with a world-class writer. We couldn’t talk about beer bottles forever. And so – I can kick myself now – but regretfully I failed to invite the man out for a drink. We parted with the corked wine bottle still sitting on the table.

On the subway ride back to Brooklyn I remembered that I still had a couple of those German flip-top beer bottles that I had packed in my hold baggage for the return flight to the States. “Wouldn’t it be nice,” I thought, “if I sent Jim Harrison one.

Maybe he could pull the prank on the now old lady who took out his eye when he was a kid – with a bottle!”

We later exchanged letters about fishing, hunting and more. I often thought about that night at Barnes & Noble and wondered if he was finally able to get the wine bottle open.

Hopefully he didn’t finish it alone in a hotel room.

Jim Harrison died on March 26.

He was 78 years old.

Terry Berkson, who has an MFA in creative writing from Brooklyn College, lives on a farm outside Richfield Springs. His articles have appeared in New York magazine, the New York Daily News Sunday Magazine, Automobile and other publications.

ERNA: From Belfast To ‘Rashers’ And ‘Baps’ ERNA/From A4 A couple of hours later, I was at Kings Cross-St Pancras – railway, bus and underground stations all in one place.

My $1 a day guidebook said my hostel was a short walk from Kings Cross. I realized that author hadn’t been lugging a suitcase with all of his worldly possessions to get there.

Eventually I found the street number on a windowless door. I pushed the buzzer, climbed a windowless flight of stairs.

Arrived at a dingy counter where a clerk scrutinized my passport, wrote down details, demanded cash in advance.

Then he locked my passport in a safe. Told me I couldn’t have it till I checked out. By then I expected that he would murder me in my sleep, steal my traveler’s checks and cash them with my passport.

• I hadn’t seen the worst part yet. He led me up another unlit winding stairway to the women’s accommodations. Bunks three high. You slept with your luggage on your bunk. Bedding consisted of purple polyester sheets. Changed only once a week. No matter if someone checked out.

I checked in two days before Wednesday when clean sheets came. Boy, was I grateful for the advice to make and bring a sleeping sack Even in my flannel sack on the third tier, I imagined cockroaches crawling over and rats chewing on my ears. I had read about a rat chewing an inner city baby’s ear off. My cheap bunk was a

living nightmare.

But I had a long list of London sites to see. Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, The Tate, National Gallery, St Paul’s Cathedral, Madame Tussaud’s, Baker Street were just the beginning of my list for my short London stay.

But I needed food. Growing up we didn’t go to restaurants often, but we didn’t have many choices in the country.

How should I choose? At least in London menus were posted in windows.

I didn’t know what “rashers” were or “baps”, so I stuck with things I could understand. Then before I went into a restaurant I did the mental gymnastics to convert pounds into dollars. Not an American diner breakfast. Watery instant coffee with milk. No free refills. A couple of greasy fried eggs with one slice of bread, cut in quarters.

• Then off to my first destination — Trafalgar Square. My foldout map showed two miles. I clasped my guide book and umbrella. I clutched my purse close to my chest where I stashed most of my cash.

More than one use for a bra.

I had read about pickpockets. Unlike a walk in my Upstate village, the sidewalks were crammed with people. Constantly bumping into me. I hadn’t figured out that not only did cars drive on the “wrong side” of the road, people also walked that way.

Then my map reading skills failed me. London is an old city and its streets are a labyrinth. Hours and miles later I arrived at Trafalgar Square. An amazing

site — not just to see the great monument to Lord Nelson, but all of those other tourists trying to get pigeons to land on their hands. From there a road led to Buckingham Palace.

• Then hours later after seeing Buckingham Palace, wandering through a park, past the famous horse guards and Downing Street I had to get back to my hostel. No matter which way I turned my map, I couldn’t figure out which way to go. I had thought I would remember my way back. A foolish idea.

I couldn’t afford a taxi. I didn’t understand the red bus system. So I walked and walked. That day I learned not to think I could remember what direction I had to go.

I studied the map in advance. Drew lines on the map. I was never doing that again.

Scary being lost in a big city. And on my very first day. I thought I had made a big mistake thinking I could do this by myself. But I couldn’t go back home.

So I gritted my teeth.

I found my way back to the hostel to climb up to my top bunk and pull my sack over my head. I thought about how I would make it through all of those other big and even more foreign cities in the next weeks.

Erna Morgan McReynolds, raised in Gilbertsville, is retired managing director/ financial adviser at Morgan Stanley’s Oneonta Office, and an inductee in the Barron’s magazine National Adviser Hall of Fame. She lives in Franklin.

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Meanwhile, back at the Hartwick Seminary store, which closed Friday, April 2, Manager Sara Lucas sorts donated items that raise $90,000 a year for operations.

s “thrift shop” the right term?

For instance, Lladro porcelain art figurines, imported from Spain since 1953 for adoring U.S. fans, can bring several hundred dollars, according to Sara Lucas, manager of SQSPCA’s “New Leash On Life” Thrift Shop.

For a relative song, you can pick up almost mint Gucci and Coach handbags – and Jimmy

Choo’s, which new can retail for more than $2,000.

And from time to time, knock-out paintings are available and snapped up. But that’s not the whole story.

The thrift shop, which temporarily closed its doors last Friday, April 2, also has everyday clothes, pots, pans, glassware, suitcases, desks … you name it.

Temporarily, for two reasons: One, Lucas will shortly be launching a virtual thrift shop using Facebook Marketplace.

Check the SQSPCA’s web site, and keep on shopping.

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“If all the world’s a stage, for heaven sakes, let’s get back on it,” Danielle Henrici said.

The performances will include main-stage performances of “The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” at the Lucy B. Hamilton Amphitheater at the Fenimore in the town of Otsego. The show will run from Wednesday, July 14, to Sunday, Aug. 22.

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wo new exhibits are opening at the Cooperstown Art Association. The first, in Gallery A, is ‘Robert Moylan: Recent Paintings.’

Moylan’s works are gouache on paper and depict the rural landscape of upstate New York. Also opening this week in Gallery B is ‘The Essence of’ and exhibit of acrylic abstract paintings by Carol Saggese. Both exhibits will be on disLARISSA play through May 12.

RYAN Opening Friday, April 9. On view 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. 607-547-9777 or visit http://www.cooperstownart.com/ • Enjoy two one-act plays presented by the NEXT! Emerging Playwrights series. First up is ‘The Glass Eye of Jimmy Cooper’ by Fred Schneider and directed by Rebecca Burke-Sciallo following Sam Clemens on a visit to Cooperstown, the home of the target of his hilarious literary hit piece ‘Fenimore Cooper’s Literary Offenses’ as penned under the name Mark Twain.

The second play for the evening is a psychological piece about a classic ‘tough-guy’ exploring his past with his therapist and discovering how damaging some of his memories really are. Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum. Will play Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. 607-547-1400 or visit https:// www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/ • Join the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center to learn how SUNY Oneonta developed creative responses to the pandemic. From retooling a theater stage and manufacturing first responders’ PPE to the Pandemic Diary Project, learn how the faculty at SUNY Oneonta adapted. Free, registration required. Presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8. 607-436-2011 or visit https:// www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/

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SQSPCA Thift Shop Goes Online, But Will Reopen Better Than Ever THRIFT/From B1 new Susquehanna Animal Shelter opens in late spring or early summer on Route 28 at Index, a half-mile north of the current shelter, a larger and more streamlined thrift shop will open in the building next door.

Larger, indeed: It is being expanded from 1,800 square feet to 2,700, plus an attic.

And streamlined, because it’s more efficient, SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes demonstrated in a tour of the near-complete structure the other day. Of donations, she said, “now, it’s bring it in, cover it, shove it around. It’s hard to keep it all organized.”

At the new site, donations will be accepted by appointment, and brought inside to a storage area.

Between it and the display floor is a sorting area, with steps leading up to an attic so, for instance, bathing suits donated in belowzero weather can be stored until summer arrives.

“I think is wonderful,” said Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.life Lucas, who is the shelter’s one Matthew Cogshall, Sidney, forregound, with William H. Lane, the general contractor, and employee, and has managed Brandon Stanton, Windsor, Schuler-Haas Electric Corp. are doing the finishing work on the new “New Leash On LIfe” Thrift Shop. the thrift shop for seven years with one part-timer and up to 40 Haynes added, “I have a vision The thrift shop goes back to In the early years, it occupied volunteers. “The space and layout of Macy’s.” the early 1980s, when concerns several locations on Cooperstown’s are very efficient, well designed In recent years, she said, the about fundraising caused Bunny Main Street, including what’s to improve our daily routine and thrift shop has provided $90,000 Laidlaw of Cooperstown to devise now the Glimmerglass Opera’s functions. what was first called the Better compact ticket office across “I love it,” she continued, “I think of the shelter’s annual $700,000 budget.

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It soon outgrew that building, so today’s shop was built across the parking lot from the Susquehanna Animal Shelter that is now about to be vacated.

The thrift shop has to be out by the end of the month, when Montezuma Wineries of Seneca Falls, which is planning a winetasting venue there, takes control of the property.

If you also think “Macy’s” when you enter the store, it’s not by accident.

“If you entered the thrift store two years ago vs. today, you would notice an incredible difference,” said Haynes. “It’s cleaner, more open, more comfortable to shop in – thanks to Cory.”

Cory is Cory Moffat, who said her family has been in Cooperstown for nine generations, and “in every generation there was a retail store in Cooperstown.” More recently, that included Cooperstown Christmas Designs and Lake Classic Designs, as well as running the boutique at the Blue Mingo Restaurant on Otsego Lake.

“We recognize that people love to shop,” she said, and they’re drawn to New Leash on Life “because they can shop for really great things.

And people feel good about donating, because it goes to the animals.”

Also new, she reported, is a rotating screen, photos of animals that are up for adoption at the shelter.

Glimmer Globe, Shakespeare On Summer Scene THEATRE/From B1 Glimmer Globe Theatre when it debuted a decade ago, the Henricis said.

“It means the world to us to return to this play as we return to the stage,” Danielle Henrici said.

“This is a show that appeals to everyone, even people who claim they don’t like Shakespeare,” she continued.

“It is also an incredible way to introduce children and teens to The Bard.”

Performers, crew and audience members will

have to adhere to Center for Disease Control and New York State Department of Health guidelines. Ticket sales and audience sizes will be limited as a result.

“Happily, our beautiful, old spaces are ideal for this moment in time,” Michael Henrici said, “and we plan to utilize them in new and exciting ways to keep our audiences safe, comfortable and entertained.”

In addition to the main stage show, there will be three other shows performed

during the summer.

A Shakespeare Revue will be held from Monday, Aug. 23, to Sunday, Aug. 29, featuring a selection of Shakespeare scenes and monologue.

In addition, the Templeton Players will return to the Tavern Green at the Farmers’ for the presentation of two 19th century farces on weekends in July and August.

Tickets for the main stage will go on sale in May. Rehearsals will also begin

in May. Email m.tamburrino@ fenimoreart.org for more information.

Glimmer Globe follows The Glimmerglass Festival, which also announced it will hold live performances this summer. However, the festival will have to adapt to outside shows this summer whereas Glimmer Globe has been staging outdoor theater against the backdrop of Otsego Lake since the amphitheater opened in 2015.

County Treasurer Says Stimulus Makes Us ‘Whole’ STIMULUS/From A1 and city windfall, Otsego County’s towns will get $6,530,000 split among them, according to the latest lists Ruffles received from Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19th, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY. Both lists match, the treasurer said.

The biggest winners are the 13 school districts, which will share $12,994,000.

Half of the money is expected in July, and the other half in mid-2022.

The one question mark is how the

towns will split federal largesse with the villages, since towns and villages share population, and Uncle Sam doesn’t want to pay the same populations twice.

In the Village of Cooperstown, for instance, people living east of the Susquehanna River are also in the Town of Middlefield; west of the Susquehanna, the Town of Otsego.

Milford village residents also live in the Town of Milford.

Ruffles said the U.S. Treasury Department is working on a logarithm

to apportion which town and village gets what.

Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch attended a March 23 Zoom briefing

by Congressman Delgado, and said she estimates Cooperstown’s share of the town amounts will come to $240,000 over two years. However, she noted that the village has lost $800,000 in revenues during the pandemic.

“We didn’t rent Doubleday Field once last summer,” she said.

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BOOK CLUB – Pick up a copy of ‘The Sacrament’ by Olaf Olafsson to read in April and discuss 4/27 at 7 p.m. with the group. Presented by Huntington Memorial Library.

607-432-1980.

EXHIBIT EXTENDED – View by appointment. Exhibit ‘Trevor Wilson: Graphic Sketches’ has been extended through Aprill 11. Also on view paintings, ceramics and wood carvings by six regional artists including Tracy Helgeson and Lavern Kelley. The Art Garage, Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. Call 607-5475327 for appointment.

SPRING DINNER – Last day to make reservations for dinner of roast beef with all the trimmings to support local church. Take-out only, 100 reservations on a donation basis. Pick up April 16 at 5 p.m. Middlefield Baptist Church. Call 607-264-8042.

CURATOR SPOTLIGHT – 2 p.m. Celebrate anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th homerun.

Features virtual experience ‘Hank Aaron: Chasing The Dream’ with president of exhibitions Erik Strohl. Free, registration required. Presented

by The Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200.

SUPPORT GROUP – 4 p.m.

Join Pride+ to discuss issues facing LGBT+ youth and get the support you need. Hosted

by Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. 607441-3999.

COOK-A-LONG – 4:30 p.m. Join nutrition educator Kimberly for fun lesson on the ‘why’ & ‘how’ of eating healthy. Includes time for a cook-along dish. Free, registration required. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. 518-234-4303 ext. 120.

WORD THURSDAY – 7 p.m. Opens with open mic, followed by presentation by poet/novelist Fred Schneider, whose short fiction has appeared in Backpacker Magazine, Congo Lust, others.

Presented by Bright Hill Press & Literary Center. 607-8295055.

PANDEMIC DISCUSSION – 7 p.m. Discuss creative responses to the pandemic, from making PPE, blogging, and a study of pandemic literature. Free, registration required. Presented by A.J. Read Science Discovery Center. 607-436-2011.

CONSERVATION – 7 p.m.

Join the museum for discussion with Richard Kathmann and abstract landscape artist

who focuses on the Catskills and associate professor of landscape architecture at Cornell University Joshua Cerra.

Cerra is principle director of the Cornell Climate Change Garden. Presented by the Hanford Mills Museum, East Meredith. 607-278-5744.

►Saturday, April 10

►Sunday, April 11

WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Share your writing, get constructive criticism & encouragement, participate in writing exercises. Presented

by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980.

LIFESKILLS – 4 - 6 p.m.

Teens learn life skills, from cooking to writing resumés and more. Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. The Sol Center, 50 Dietz St., Oneonta.

607-441-3999.

SECOND SUNDAY SOUP! – 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Serving homemade soups every second Sunday of the month.

Take-out only. All are welcome. Donations to Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church are appreciated. At The Pantry, 1472 County Hwy 22, Schuyler Lake.

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in OtsegO COunty ►Friday, April 9 EXHIBIT OPENING – 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. View exhibits ‘Robert Moylan: Recent Paintings: and “The Essence of’ acrylic abstracts

by Carol Saggese at The Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown.

607-547-9777.

BLOOD DRIVE – Noon 5 p.m. Donate blood, save lives. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta.

800-733-2767.

BLOOD DRIVE – Noon 5 p.m. Donate blood, save lives. Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, 107 Balmoral Dr., West Oneonta.

800-733-2767.

PLANETARIUM – 7 p.m.

Explore the universe, learn what’s new in the field of astronomy in virtual planetarium show with SUNY staff and Nebula Society students.

Free, registration on Eventbrite required. Presented by the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center, SUNY Oneonta.

607-436-2011.

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SubStituteS needed for: Charlotte Valley CSD Edmeston CSD Milford CSD Oneonta City SD Schenevus Stamford Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD Worcester CSD ONC BOCES

teacher - LtAs, Aides & Monitors - nurses Hourly Cleaners - bus/Van drivers Clerical/office Support food Service Workers Please visit www.oncboces.org/subs for application and information.

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PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Full-Time) The Village of Cooperstown is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer F/T This is a full time position with competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County.

For further information regarding this position and to obtain an application, please contact the Village Clerk’s office at 607-547-2411 or send your resume and cover letter to Jenna Utter, Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Experienced Shipping Worker

Sportsfield Specialties is seeking a hands-on experienced Warehouse Worker who can work independently and/or with others as a production team member with good analytical skills.

Candidate must be reliable and flexible with schedule during summer months.

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 anD 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, Familiar with ERP software.

High Growth Potential, Salary DOE, great benefit package includes but not limited to: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and paid time off. To apply, submit application online www.sportsfield.com, fax resume to (607) 746-3107 or send resume to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 231, Delhi, NY 13753. Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Estimating Assistant/AutoCAD Technician Clark Companies, leader in the design and construction of high- end outdoor athletic facilities, located in Delhi, NY is expanding its team and has an immediate opening for an experiencedindividual to assist with project estimating and computer aided drafting.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

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at OFO shelters (PT-weekends; Subs-all shifts; Addl. shift pay for qualifying shifts)

Vocation/Education Specialist

to assist adults with psychiatric disabilities in Otsego County to prepare for, acquire, and maintain employment. This position provides skill building and support to adults with mental illness to obtain and maintain employment.

The successful candidate will work with community businesses to establish job placements for consumers and provide coaching on job sites. Benefits available.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year experience in human services or an Associates Degree in a related field. Experience in the human service field is preferred. This position requires a valid driver’s license and completion of a criminal background check.

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Senior Cook Family Partner Assistant Teacher Center Associate OFO is a family-oriented organization offering competetive wages, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth. For an application, submission instructions, benefit package summary and descriptions of all employment openings, visit

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Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is seeking a full time

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The leader in developing innovative solutions to promote healthy lives, thriving families, and caring communities since 1966.

To learn more about RSS and to apply for this position please visit our website at www.rehab. org and select Career Opportunities at the top right of the page, scroll down to the NYS map, click on Otsego County, scroll down, and then click on Vocation/Education Specialist. Or a cover letter and resume may be emailed to Joanne Osterhoudt at josterhoudt@rehab.org or faxed to 607-433-2867.

• Review and interpret construction documents (plans and specifications).•Prepare accurate and thorough material and quantity takeoffs for use in estimating.

•Organize and format takeoff data for ease of estimating.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with office and field personnel.

• Utilize AutoCAD or similar to prepare new project design drawings and details.

• Prepare as-built drawings of completed projects utilizing information provided by field personnel.

• Understand construction layout and have the ability to communicate required layout information to field personnel.

• Pursue training and education to improve overall effectiveness.

• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to ensure punctual completion of all duties and tasks.

•Perform other duties as assigned by Company Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• Commercial construction knowledge and experience, particularly related to sitework.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred).

• Experience with earthwork/utility takeoff software such as Agtek, InSite or similar preferred.

• Demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to work in collaboration with others.

• Ability to work independently, with little or no direct supervision and an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.

• Application of knowledge for commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in the construction field.

Salary DOE, great benefit package includes but not limited to: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending and paid time off. To apply, send resumes to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 427, Delhi, NY 13753 or fax to 607-746-3107.

Clark Companies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ONEONTA OSTEOPATHY, PLLC Notice of Formation of Professional Service Limited Liability Company Arts. of Org. of Oneonta Osteopathy, PLLC (“PLLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on March 4, 2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

Sec. of State designated agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 5 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, New York 13820, principal business address.

PLLC does not have a specific date of dissolution.

Purpose: Medicine.

Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110.

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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: FUZZY GRAPHICS, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 03/24/21.

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 43 North Street, Edmeston, NY 13335.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to discuss the following Proposed Special Use Permit for a single family residence on Lot #4 Pioneer Street per requirement of Section 300-24 Waterfront Development Overlay District The plans for this project are on file with the Village Clerk’s Office at the Village Office, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York, and may be seen during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public comments must be provided by email to the Village Clerk at jutter@cooperstownny.org or by

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regular mail to the address below no later than Monday, April 26, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Dated: March 26, 2021 By order of the Village Board Village of Cooperstown Jenna Utter Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) jutter@cooperstownny.org (email) 1LegalApr.8 Legal nOtice

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York at a meeting thereof held on the 29th day of March, 2021, duly adopted pursuant to section 6-C of the General Municipal Law, a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize an appropriation of $98,800 from building reserve fund to be used for the purpose of the elevator project.

BY ORDER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK Jenna L. Utter Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main St., PO Box 346 Cooperstown, NY 13326 Email: jutter@ cooperstownny.org Dated: March 30, 2021 1LegalApr.8 Legal nOtice

Notice of Formation of BEWITCH ME JOYFUL, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 03/22/21.

Office: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1398 E Side Rd, Morris, NY 13808.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: Studio 1745, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 3/19/2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent

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of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 792 Southside Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that a license, (pending), for beer, wine, cider, liquor, and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor, and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 99 Main Street, Cooperstown, Town of Otsego, County of Otsego for on premises consumption.

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NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF KRUPPENBACHER GUNSMITH, LLC Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law 1. The name of the limited liability company is: KRUPPENBACHER GUNSMITH, LLC. 2. The Articles of Organization were filed in the Office of the New York Secretary of State on March 17, 2021.

3. The office is to be located in the County of Schoharie.

4. The Secretary of State of New York State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company, upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary may send process to the company at: 186 Hone Road, Cobleskill, NY 13320.

5. The Company is organized to carry on all lawful activities.

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Notice of Formation of S&S Automotive LLC. Filed 11/6/20.

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Shazad Mohamed, 9405 214 Pl, Queens Village, NY 11428.

Purpose: General.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION City School District City of Oneonta, New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Oneonta City School District,

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Otsego County, New York, will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom conference platform pursuant to Section 2017 (4) (5) of the Education Law of the State of New York, for the presentation of the budget document.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and a vote, by voting machine, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at The Foothills, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, at which time the polls will be open from 12 Noon until 9:00 p.m., EST, for voting on the following items: To adopt the annual budget of the Oneonta City School District for the fiscal year 2021-2022 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable real property of the District, To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education, each to three (3) year terms, commencing on July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2024, to succeed Susan Kurkowski, and Jamie Reynolds, whose terms expire on June 30, 2021.

To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York.

Voting at said Annual Election will be by use of voting machines.

ALL VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE AT: THE FOOTHILLS 24 MARKET STREET, ONEONTA, NEW YORK Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education to fill two (2) expired terms of three (3) years shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the District Office, no later than April 28, 2021 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least fifty (50) qualified voters of the District and state the residence of each signer; the name and residence of the candidates.

NOTICE, is also given that any person, otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to Section 352 of the Election Law, shall be entitled to vote without further registration pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application

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no later than 5:00 pm on May 3 , 2021. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. The School District will transmit military ballots to military voters on May 4, 2021. Completed military ballots must be received by the School District by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 in order to be counted.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District has fixed May 4, 2021 as the date on which the Board of Registration of said school district will meet at 31 Center Street, in Oneonta, New York, in said school district, for the purpose of preparing a register for each school election district for the Annual City School District Election to be held on May 18, 2021. Said Board of Registration will meet for said purposes on May 4, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

At such hours and place, any person who has not permanently registered by May 4, 2021 or who did not register for the general election held on November 3, 2020 or who is permanently registered, but at the time of such registration resided in a school election district other than the one in which he or she presently resides or has not voted in an intervening election, must in order to be entitled to vote at said election, present himself or herself personally for registration.

The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Board of Education Offices at 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district beginning May 7, 2021, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and each day, except Saturday or Sunday, prior to the day set for the election, May 18, 2021 and at the polling place on the day of the vote.

Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, during the period of seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing to be held on May 5, 2021.

Copies of the proposed budget will be available on said days at the Board of Education Office, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30

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AND FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District shall provide for absentee ballots for the election of Board of Education member, the school budget and any other referenda stated in this notice. Applications for absentee ballots for said annual election are available at the Board of Education Offices, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Education at said address no later than May 14, 2021 if mailed and May 18, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. if personally delivered.

Absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. on May 18, 2021 the day of said election, to the address of the Clerk of the Board of Education.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except weekends, and on the day set for the election.

Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any other proposition not requiring official notice in the call of the Annual Meeting may be voted upon at said election, subject to the provisions of Section 2035 of the Education Law, provided a proposition is filed with the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. prevailing time; said proposition must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District: must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name and residence of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition that fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.

PROPOSITION 1 – PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES Shall the March 24, 2021 bond resolution authorizing the purchase of school buses for the City School District of the City of Oneonta, at a maximum cost of $247,520; authorizing the issuance of up to $247,520 bonds (five year maximum maturity); providing for

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a tax levy therefor in annual installments; pledging the District’s faith and credit for debt service; delegating powers with respect to bonds and notes; and providing for an estoppel procedure, be approved?

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Arts. of Org. filed with the Sec’y. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 02/02/2021.

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 Andrea Harris, 185 State Highway 51, Mt. Upton, NY 13809 Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Notice of Qualification of Hawk Hill Solar, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 3/12/21.

Office location: Otsego County.

LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 3/10/21.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 28 Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. DE address of LLC: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Cert. of Formation filed with DE Secy of State, 401 Federal St. Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Public Notice is hereby given Under Sec. 182 NYS Lien Law, that property described as contents of storage unit, will be sold at public auction at 7 PM on April 9th, 2021 at Rt. 23 Self Storage of Oneonta, 8745 St Hwy 23, Oneonta NY. The sale of such property is to satisfy the lien of Rt 23 Self Storage of Oneonta on property stored for the accounts of: Unit # 105 Jasmine Noble Unit # 535 James Schorno 2LegalApr.8 Legal nOtice

Notice of Formation of LF 1985 REAL ESTATES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 02/03/21.

The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County.

The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to: The LLC, 178 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820.

The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or

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Notice of Formation of H3 Holdings NY LLC

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Notice of Formation of Yak’s Youth Center, LLC. Filed 2/9/21.

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 158 River St, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Purpose: General.

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Notice of Formation of Alyson Negreira Ph.D., LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 03/15/21.

Office: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent for process and shall mail copy to: 108 Main Street, Morris New York, NY 13808.

Purpose: Any lawful.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK– UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, against DONNA L. HENNESS, Defendant Index No. 19-CV-1538.

Plaintiff Designates United States District Court Northern District of New York as the Place of Trial.

The Basis of Venue is that the premises herein is situated in Otsego County. 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(s) within 21 days after the service of this Summons, the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer,

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judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 11, 2021.

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 AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thérèse Wiley Dancks dated March 11, 2021.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 16 Liberty Street, Morris, NY 13807 located at Section 221.13 Block 1 and Lot 41 Dated: December 12, 2019 Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Nicole B. LaBletta, Esq., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 (516) 699-8902.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW 1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is Wheat Hill LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is March 15, 2021.

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the LLC is located is Otsego.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to continued pg. 5

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THURSDAY, April 8, 2021

OBITUARIES Bruno A. Talevi, 96; WWII Veteran, Accountant, Civic Leader In Oneonta, Cooperstown ONEONTA – Bruno A. Talevi, still looking fit in his World War II Navy uniform, departed this life and went to grasp the hand of the Lord on April 3, 2021.

“Paw-Paw”, as his beloved grandchildren dubbed him, was born in New York City on Aug. 16, 1925, the son of Peter and Rose Talevi. He grew up on the streets of New York and Long Island, playing stickball, Johnny-on-the-Pony, and pinball, and eventually

graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School at 16.

After graduation, he worked for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), formed to obtain information to sabotage the military efforts of enemy nations during World War II. Bruno joined the Navy as soon as he turned 18, assigned to the signal corps, transmitting teletype messages from the South

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Pacific. Although devoted to the military and a loyal American, he was saddened by the dropping of atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Honorably discharged, Bruno returned home and met a beautiful young lady – Vera A. Careccio, whom he married on Aug. 22, 1948.

The G.I. Bill enabled Bruno to attend St. John’s University, and he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1950. He joined a small accounting firm in New York City for three years, then moved to Oneonta, where his accounting practice grew to be the largest in three counties.

He retired in 1986 after moving to Cooperstown

Bruno Talevi in his WWII Navy uniform, which fit him all his life.

with Vera.

For many years, he was the personal confidant to Walter Rich, Delaware &

Otsego Railroad president, and was active in civic life, serving on the Oneonta City Planning Board and chairing the county Planning Board.

He was also a Boy Scout leader as both his sons rose to Eagle Scouts, and he was a member of the county Office of the Aging Advisory Council. He was a member of Oneonta’s Junior Chamber of Commerce, chaired the finance committee at St. Mary’s, Cooperstown, and volunteered with the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).

He taught accounting at Hartwick College, and spent the first five minutes of each class leading a discussion on the importance of being kind, loving and respectful to your fellow man.

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from pg. 4 which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: 205 Wheat Rd, Mount Vision, NY 13810.

5. The character or purpose of the business of the LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: SMITH’S SANCTUARY

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PROPERTIES LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 8 February 2021.

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 1926 Bank St, Baltimore, MD 21231.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: AA PROPERTY CARE LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 8 February 2021.

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 106 Beaver Street, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities

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Notice of Formation of Blue Hill LLC, Articles of Org. filed 3/4/2021.

Office: Otsego County.

Secretary of State of NY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail to 8 Hazel Street, Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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He was a member of the Cooperstown Country Club, the Oneonta Kiwanis, and Cooperstown Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris fellow.

He volunteered at Bassett Hospital and was a member of the Friends of Bassett.

He asked to have his body donated to the Albany Medical College for research.

Asked for advice by Peter Macris, a Glimmerglass Opera founder, about its viability, he donated many hours of in-kind service.

He and Vera enjoyed traveling, with Italy as his favorite destination. He was fluent in Italian, and Italians he conversed with were surprised he wasn’t raised in Italy. The Institute of Genealogy Research found there were five bishops in his family going back to the 13th century. His family flourished during the Malatesta reign.

Raised in the big city, Bruno became a proficient backyard gardener, sharing his harvest with friends.

For recreation, he played racquetball, golf and tennis.

Bruno always had a friendly greeting with a broad smile. He loved life and was happy and comfortable in his home on Otsego Lake with Vera.

His parents, his two brothers, Henry and Armando, a sister Deena, and a nephew, Peter, predeceased Bruno.

In addition to his wife of 72 years, survivors include sons Robert Bruce (Margaret) of Hopewell Junction, and Steven James of Richfield Springs, and grandchildren Jennifer Anne Talevi of Paris, France, and Christopher Anthony Talevi of Lynchburg, Va., as well as nieces, Barbara Zacchi (Bill) and Deborah Oram (Bill), and their children, Justin Zacchi and Chelsea Oram.

Calling hours are 5 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Cooperstown. A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 15, at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church,” Cooperstown.

Memorial contributions may be made to Otsego 2000, Box 1130, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, call Tillapaugh Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements, at (607) 547-2571, to make a reservation for the calling hours or service.

A Committal Service with military honors will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Index, at a later date.

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Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/28/21.

Office: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o Joel S. Charleston, 11 Pearl Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/18/21.

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 1561 County Highway 54, Cherry Valley, NY 13320 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Articles of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State (DOS) on February 21, 2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

DOS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail service of process to the Company at 106 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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STERNBERG: In Year Of Pandemic, Telemedicine Explodes Everywhere STERNBERG/From A5 believe it will be impossible to turn back the clock.

According to the Wall Street Journal, “20-25 percent of all care in the future could be remotely delivered.” But already, even as practices have resumed in-person appointments some large groups are still seeing up to 40 percent of all visits virtually. Personally, I was beyond satisfied with my new-patient consultation.

First, I didn’t have to drive 450 miles roundtrip and probably stay overnight. In my case, nothing was really lost by lack of direct contact.

A thorough history of my illness and past history was obtained previsit, and the physician had obviously reviewed them before even seeing me.

He asked some questions, then reviewed what he had seen, and finally discussed with me recommendations and potential risks and complications of both having proce-

dures and failing to have them.

Locally, tele-visits are especially useful in follow-up visits, where mostly there is discussion of the patient’s course since previous visits, lab work and other studies.

In our area, winter travel, even of moderate distance, can prove trying. But the biggest advantage I and others have found is that the practitioner has to focus on you and watch you during the interchange.

Frequently I have found myself at in-person appointments with practitioners who have their back to me while working on their computer and frequently there is little or no physical exam anyway.

Some studies have shown the need to recognize when a teleappointment isn’t working and the need to develop a “web-side” manner, a bit different than the classic in-person one.

Some specialties have found these visits to work very well.

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history is important and the physical exam portion of the visit requires looking but not touching. Also, the physician can “see” a large number of patients and determine quickly who needs to be seen in person soon.

In my specialty of orthopedic surgery, it probably doesn’t work as well when a physical exam, at least initially, is necessary to fully diagnose a problem. And, one certainly can’t change a post-operative dressing or a cast by video.

Bottom line, telemedicine like telecommuting has expanded dramatically in the last year and there is no need to put the genie back in the bottle. It is not just acceptable but mostly equal and occasionally has advantages over an in-person visit.

Richard Sternberg, retired Bassett Hospital orthopedic surgeon, is providing his professional perspective weekly during the COVID-19 threat. A village trustee, he resides in Cooperstown.

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To me the answer revolves around one word, communication. I’m talking about talking, really talking, as opposed to texting or e-mailing. To ensure your suitability as prospective dog owners, the breeder should question you to the point of it feeling like you’ve been interrogated.

Prospective puppy buyers need to do their own interrogating till they’re satisfied that the breeder did all the right stuff raising the pups for the crucial first two months of life.

With plenty of back and forth probing, the breeder and buyers should begin to feel like real friends. Many of my clients have stayed in close contact with their breeders for years, and for generations of their dogs. For firsttime buyers not sure of what to ask a breeder, I would suggest they read, So Your Bitch Is Pregnant by E. Winters.

Happy looking.

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