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ith 39.5 percent, or 23,588 of our Otsego County neighbors, having received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, the focus is turning to people who are adamant The Freeman’s Journal about doing With temperatures without. shooting into the 70s on Saturday, April 10, About 25 these magnolias burst percent of us, into bloom on Route 28 16,242, have completed the two south of Cooperstown. shot-cycle. (Tuesday, April 13, Can lilacs be far behind? Governor Cuomo suspended use of the one-shot Johnson & New Foundation Johnson option.) who’s refusing to Gave Out $50M get“Anybody a vaccine is perpetuating the In COVID Relief pandemic,” county Public Please See COVID, B2 COOPERSTOWN

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he Community Foundation of Otsego County announced it distributed $50,000 in smallbusiness assistance through its COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund throughout the county in 2020.

The CFOC supported economic development through specific awards to nonprofits, which then distributed the funds to local small businesses, many of whom faced extreme financial difficulties due to the pandemic.

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cident in which the death of a person, whether in custody or not, is caused by an act or omission.”

ONEONTA Five days later, on Tuesday, April 6, Tyler Green, 23, (also identiot only has a police fied as Tyler Johnson in early shooting made history reports), was shot twice after in Oneonta, it’s makpulling a knife in a domestic ing statewide history, too. dispute at 48 River St., by A new department in the Sgt. Ralph Pajerski, an state Attorney General’s 18-year veteran of the Office, the Office of Special Oneonta Police Department.

Investigations, created by “This is the first in the state Pajerski Executive Order 147 after for our new department,” said George Floyd’s death last May Quintanar.

25, opened its door on April 1, Both officers remain on the job, according to Sofia Quintanar, the with Sergeant Pajerski on desk duty AG’s deputy press secretary. while the investigation is in progress, The office is empowered to “invesand his partner in responding to the tigate and, if warranted, prosecute …

48 River situation, Officer Kristen a police officer … concerning any inPlease See SHOOTING, A3

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N In addition to Sergeant Pajerski’s body cam, at least two videos of the scene are circulating on the Internet.

Raging Fire Has Oneonta Lanes’ Future In Doubt ONEONTA

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vid bowlers may be pursuing their sports in Sidney, Norwich or even Van Hornesville after a raging fire gutted the Holiday Lanes on Oneonta’s Southside in the early morning hours of Friday, April 9.

The Oneonta Fire Department received the call at 1:30 a.m., and fought the blaze with the help of multiple fire departments until

►COOPERSTOWN’S bobby walker has stepped down as chairman of the state’s College Republicans after two years at the helm. ►eyewitness accounts of BVA’s Oneonta’s River Street shooting Graham involving a police offer are “inStroh and nacurate,” DA Muehl cautioned. daughter ►Dreams park requires Asher, 8, vaccinating 12 year olds, upsetexamine ting some parents. But an FDA a “riparruling may ease concerns. ian buf►Oneonta’s laurie zimniewicz fer” off among 3 new Bassett directors.

Route ►”Red Door” Church tower is 23 east under repair after five years. of the Village of Morris.

5 a.m., Fire Chief Mike Mancini reported.

With the Town of Oneonta’s water system not expected to be completed until later this year, the big challenge was feeding water to aerial trucks from Stamford, Sidney and the OFDs, Mancini said. One station was set up near the Susquehanna River’s Southside dam, and another at a pond on Henderson’s Farm, across from Lowe’s.

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Inside Oneonta’s Holiday Lanes, the beams survived, but not the alleys.

GOALS: SAVE LOCAL FARMLAND, CHESAPEAKE

‘Mysterious Tubes’ Explained

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eople entering Morris on Route 23 from Oneonta Inside “mystekept asking Bob Thom- rious tubes,” plants grow. as, town historian and a Butternut Valley Alliance board Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal member, “What are those tubes across

from the cemetery?”

With his nudging, couple of weeks ago an enticingly titled Zoom presentation, “Mysterious Tubes Along Butternut Creek,” provided the answer to 27 participants, some landowners who may sign up to host mysterious tubes of Please See MYSTERY, B6

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

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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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Oneonta Shooting: Test Case For AG

SHOOTING/From A1 Lapointe, resuming her regular duties, said OPD Chief Chris Witzenburg.

With officials and officers who have viewed Pajerski’s body cam saying it shows he acted as he had to, Witzenburg said, “The frustration for me is that it’s taking as long as it’s going to take – 6-8 weeks. But I understand they have an investigative procedure they’ve adopted, and I’m just going to have to trust it.”

Meanwhile, the chief said, in his view, any punitive steps – suspension, even with pay – are not warranted.

“I have reviewed the evidence myself,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. “What is clear to me is that NOT acting instantaneously would have jeopardized the life of a 2-year-old child.”

In the dustup that brought the officers to the scene, Green had cut Caityln Marie Calvey, his housemate and mother of his son, with a knife as they argued, and was threatening to do harm to the little boy as well. According to people who have seen the web cam, the whole incident took 12 seconds from the time the officers’ arrived.

It also turns out Green was shot in the back, not in the chest. He was Medevaced to Albany Medical Center, and died on the way.

Herzig said he’s getting two responses from the community: “One, how can I judge this situation without standing in the officers’ shoes.

And two, people are glad it’s in the hands of

the Attorney’s General Office, so they can do a thoughtful and unbiased investigation.”

He thinks the investigation will take not weeks, but months.

With Witzenburg promoted from lieutenant to interim chief on former Chief Doug Brenner’s retirement in January, Pajerski is in the second tier of the OPD’s Command Staff, sharing lieutenant responsibilities with the other sergeants, Christopher Catapano and Eric J. Berger.

Pajerski has been with the OPD since May 2003. He had received a bachelor’s in Criminology from Northern Illinois University, and has been promoted up the ranks from patrolman. He is an advanced accident investigator, a member of the OPD’s Special Response Team, and Traffic Safety coordinator.

“I think we all agree some police force is needed,” said Herzig, who sat in on the city’s Police Department Reform & Reinvention Collaborative, which released its plan, per another one of Governor Cuomo’s executive orders, on March 28. “But defining exactly what they should be is complex.”

He continued, “Some will undoubtedly cite this as proof that armed police response to domestic matters must end. Others will see this as an example of, if an unarmed social worker had responded, we could now be mourning a dead child.”

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COVID Challenge: Vaccination Resisters COVID/From A1 Health Director Heidi Bond said bluntly. “We know the vaccine works. It works well.

It’s safe. Now’s the time to really up your personal responsibility and get vaccinated.”

As reported in this newspaper two weeks ago, Springbrook is offering a $500 bonus to overcome workers’ resistance to vaccinations. But not everybody has that option.

In an interview in recent days, Lacey Rinker, Cooperstown Center director of nursing, said 44.5 percent of the nursing home’s staff is “fully vaccinated,” but 44.5 percent “declined.”

Part of the reason, she said, is “misinformation,” but others “are concerned about the longterm effects of vaccines that were rushed to market. What will happen six years from now?” they ask.

In one case, a staff member was six-months pregnant and was concerned what impact a vaccine might have on her unborn baby.

A few weeks ago, Center’s Family Council was advised that 91 staff members were unvaccinated; that’s now down to 60, Rinker said. Staff members are tested twice weekly for COVID, and if they test positive are sent home.

Other major institutions in the county no doubt are experi-

encing similar resistance, as they cannot order employees to get shots.

That’s because the FDA – the federal Food & Drug Administration – approved the Pfizer, Moderna and other vaccines through “Emergency Use Authorization” because of the pandemic. They have not been a fully vetted as they normally would be, Bond said.

Despite the resistance, the county’s overall COVID picture continues to brighten, with shots almost available on demand at SUNY Oneonta’s mass vaccination site at Dewar Arena, as well as clinics being held by the county Health Department and Bassett Health Network. Pharmacies are also offering vaccinations.

As far as people who want vaccinations, “we’re saturated,” Bond said.

The local fatality rate continues to decline since a peak in late February, after the deadliest months of January (17) and February (16).

This week, total deaths reached 56 (from a total 4,106 cases), and only four local people have died in the past seven weeks, according to www.

OtsegoCOVID.com. That’s likely due to the vaccinations, particularly of people over 65, the most vulnerable population.

The county fatality rate is

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now 1.36 percent, significantly lower than the 2.3 percent in Delaware and Chenango counties. The statewide fatality rate is 2.58 percent, according to the New York Times.

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The City of Oneonta is currently accepting applications for part-time Bus Drivers with Oneonta Public Transit. Hourly rates vary based on experience, ranging from $13.50 to $18.00 for day shifts and $17.50 to $22.00 for night shifts. In addition, qualified new hires may be eligible to

receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus with $500 paid upon hire and $500 more paid upon successful completion of six months service.

Applicants must have a NYS CDL with a passenger endorsement. Applications and application instructions are available at www.oneonta.ny.us/ personnel, or contact the personnel office at EOE (607) 432-0670 for more information.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Three Mile Point & Fairy Spring The Village of Cooperstown is seeking to hire for the positions of Three Mile Park Caretaker and Fairy Spring Caretaker.

Individuals are provided with housing at the park beginning Memorial Day weekend for weekend period through the end of school and then seven (7) days per week through Labor Day. This opportunity is ideal for a couple.

For more information and to obtain an application, contact the Village Office at 607-547-2411 or a letter of interest and resume may be sent to Jenna L. Utter, Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

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LIFEGUARDS FOR VILLAGE PARKS The Village of Cooperstown has seasonal openings for lifeguards

BOAT WASH ATTENDANT The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for a Boat Wash Attendant at the Village of Cooperstown Boat Launch.

Position will be starting immediately and run through October.

The salary is $15 per hour. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County.

For further information including an application, please contact the Village Clerk at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Jenna L. Utter, Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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For further information including applications please contact the Village Clerk at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411.

Positionis will be needed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day for lifeguards at both Three Mile Point Park and Fairy Spring on Otsego Lake.

Reimbursement of certification/re-certification costs will be made by the Village to lifeguards working at least 220 hours during the season.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Jenna L. Utter, Village Clerk, Village of Cooperstown, PO Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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HEAVY MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (full-time)

The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for the position of

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator.

Requirements include the possession of a valid New York State CDL Class A or B license, and experience in the operation of heavy equipment. This is a full time position with a starting salary of $18.477 per hour and benefits that include paid leave time, health insurance and NYS Retirement System.

Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County.

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

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

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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:

• 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.

Perspectives

THURSDAY, April 15, 2021

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After Police Shooting, Public Shows Sensible Restraint

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n an era when everyone rushes to judgment about everything, it’s reassuring to see the sensible, restrained comments on www.AllOTSEGO.com to last week’s police shooting of Tyler Johnson, 23, of 48 River St., during a domestic dispute.

“I’m not saying the cop was wrong,” said one commentator.

“The guy had a knife and was grabbing for the woman, then the kid. He even stabbed her in the leg. It’s a sad situation, but I believe the officer did his job.”

“After the guy slashed the woman’s leg, he turned to the male cop and tried to stab him in the leg, too,” wrote another.

A number of videos recorded the April 6 shooting.

“Cop danced back and avoided it.

Happened fast.”

“Officer was absolutely correct to do what he did,” said another.

• Really, that kind of support shouldn’t be a surprise.

The survey by the city’s Police

Department Reform & Reinvention Collaborative, released March 28, found 74 percent of respondents said they had been “treated professionally” in their last encounter with the OPD. 74 percent! 74 percent of Americans don’t agree on anything.

Further, former Police Chief Doug Brenner said he was unaware of any police shooting in Otsego County in his 33-year career in law enforcement. Others who have delved into OPD history believe the last police shooting MAY have occurred – that’s MAY – over a century ago.

The local gendarmerie, most of

whose members are community members seeking to protect their friends, is hardly trigger happy.

• The unfortunate incident also happened coincidentally – providentially, perhaps – with another development.

As of April 1, five days before the event of April 6, Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 147 went into effect, requiring that all police shootings in the state be investigated by the state Attorney General’s Office.

The local shooting, as it happens, is the first case being taken up by the AG’s new Office of Please See EDITORIAL, A5

LETTERS

OTHER VOICES

Contribution, Not Good Governance, Resulted In Blinking-Sign Placement To the Editor, Street resident who Upper Pioneer gave the village the Street has been money to pay for it. It suddenly defaced by the installation of a large appeared without solar-powered speed any public vetting sign, the kind usually of the project found in commercial whatsoever, and districts or at the without regard for entrance to municithe residents of palities. Around the Pioneer Street clock, it flashes the who have to endure speed of all apits unsightliness proaching cars along and its incessant with a digital display New on flashing. of praise or warning, Pioneer St. Residents of the depending on the village and pedesWhere next? car’s speed. trians, particularly It was placed there, NOT along Main, Chestnut and at the request of the police Susquehanna streets, main chief who claims to have arteries in the village, have known absolutely nothing all observed countless moabout its installation, but torists ignoring the very at the request of a Pioneer Please See WEBB, A6

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as well as the numerous things grossly wrong with these requirements. First, and foremost, there is not even a vaccine available or approved for use in anyone under the age of 16.

At this point, there is only ONE vaccine available for 16- to 18-year-olds, and ZERO available for anyone younger than that. So, they are putting a requirement for play, that is completely unattainable. That’s like saying the grass needs to turn purple in order for anyone to be able to attend. Those that Please See PLIMPTON, A6

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To the Editor: Last week, parents of athletes looking to attend the Cooperstown Dreams Park experience this summer, were notified that in order to participate, they will be requiring proof of vaccination for anyone 12 years old and up. Anyone under 12 years old, simply has to provide proof of negative test (however, they did not give a timeframe for how recent that test needed to be).

As you can imagine, there is MASSIVE backlash from parents for this decision, and timing of notification,

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A Great American – And Texan

Ramsey Clark poses with Joe Stillman, the Oneonta filmmaker who produced “Citizen Clark: A Life of Principle,” the only film that recounts the life of the Texan and LBJ attorney general who spent his last 50 years seeking to right wrongs Photo courtesy Joe Stillman

Ramsey Clark In Long Line Of Lone Star Progressives

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amsey Clark has always been one of my all-time heroes.

He came from a long line of Texas progressive (liberal) Democrats, starting with Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn and President Lyndon B. Johnson, which ended with George W. Bush’s defeat of Gov. Anne Richards.

What drove all of these politicians were two things – an absolute horror of the devastation of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression – which Rayburn and LBJ lived through – and a moral conviction to use politics to help people.

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– before FDR. Think “The Grapes of Wrath.”

As LBJ had become FDR and Sam

Rayburn’s protégé, Ramsey Clark became LBJ’s protégé – and was instrumental in drafting and enforcing some of LBJ’s signature legislation – namely the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which is currently under attack in 40 states, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

Ramsey Clark came from two distinguished Texas families.

Clark’s father served as U.S. attorney general from 1945 to 1949 under President Harry S. Truman, and then became a Supreme Court justice in August 1949. His maternal grandfather Please See NORTHRUP, A5

LIFE SKETCHES

James C. Kevlin Editor & Publisher

CHIP NORTHRUP

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whom Rayburn served and LBJ idolized.

Their loyalty was not misplaced.

LBJ was from the Texas Hill Country, which was one of the last areas in the United States without rural electrification

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had it all planned. We’d fly a hill outside of Richfield to Florida on a Saturday, Springs is bike riding. On settle into the motel and the farm it’s easy to leave then head for the flea market but hard to pedal home. where, if lucky, I’d find a used Brooklyn was flat like bike to ride for the rest of our Holland, where everybody vacation. “What are you going rides a bike. Before we moved I’d use mine daily, to do when it’s time to go home?” my wife, Alice, asked. often riding five miles to the seashore at Coney Island. To “I don’t care,” I said, “as TERRY long as I have use of a bike me, riding along a quiet side while we’re down here.” street without the assistance BERKSON “Well, I’m glad I brought of a noisy internal combusmy paints along – to keep busy tion engine felt like flying. while you’re riding around.”

Many stories had been conceived “If you didn’t have a bad knee, along the way. you’d get a bike too.”

Unfortunately, the car we rented in Tampa was a Kia hatchback. I always • The thing I miss most since we left ask for a smaller car and most of the Brooklyn and moved to a house on Please See BERKSON, A5

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Happy ending: Wife Alice pedals through Paradise.

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BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library of young men of this village to ment of Environmental Consermeet for the purpose of gambling. vation (DEC) says he isn’t sure Members of the Commission No matter how small the stakes, why the 15-foot-high beaver Proclamation of the President, reporting on the feasibility of the danger and the demoralizadam broke last week. However, Washington, April 14 – Whereas, constructing a canal, or system of tion are none the less.

Late hours, he did notice that there wasn’t an the laws of the United States have navigation, from the Hudson River been for some time past and now unhealthy excitement, more or abundance of beaver food where and Schenectady to Lake Ontario less drinking, are attendant evils the pond used to be. And, when are opposed, and the execution and Lake Erie are identified as – all combining to unsettle, and if he checked the 8-10-acre pond thereof obstructed in the States of Gouverneuer Morris, Stephen Van South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, persisted in, to ruin most of site off Johnston Road last Rensselaer, William North, De the participants.

Tuesday, a day after the dam Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana Witt Clinton, Thomas Eddy, Peter April 17, 1886 broke – the beavers hadn’t and Texas, by combinations too B. Porter, and Simeon Dewitt. started to rebuild, leading powerful to be suppressed by April 13, 1811 the ordinary course of judicial Sharick to believe “they aren’t coming back.” When the dam proceedings or the powers vested No play of recent times has broke, it unleashed a roaring in the Marshals by law; now there- achieved the fame of “The Thief,” wall of water that wiped out a Editorial Convention – Our fore, I, Abraham Lincoln, Presithat stirring drama of love and section of the West Lake Road brother Chip of the Lockport dent of the United States, in virtue jealousy, of a wife’s caprice and along with a bridge on a road Balance, who originated the of the power in me vested by the a husband’s condemnation which connecting Cooperstown and proposition, and who seems to constitution and law, have thought comes to the Village Hall for one Springfield Center and a portion have it under his special charge to call forth, and hereby do call night on Friday, April 21. A marof Glimmerglen Road. by general consent of the fraterforth, the Militia of the several ried woman, on a small income, April 16, 1986 nity, has fixed upon the 10th of States of the Union, to the endeavors to dress on a par with May, for holding the Convention aggregate number of 75,000 in the leaders of society, for the one at Albany. We should have preorder to suppress combinations purpose of holding the love of ferred the 10th of June at Utica, and to cause the laws to be her husband, who often expresses Charles Christman, commisbut shall interpose no objections, duly executed. his admiration of the appearance sioner of the Otsego County believing that if good faith shall April 19, 1861 of her more wealthy friends.

Department of Social Services, be practiced among the brotherShe does so by stealing a large was honored as the 2001 hood, a much depressed interest sum of money and is found out. recipient of the Robert S. Siousmay be benefitted by the measure, Her confession to her husband and sat Appreciation Award by the Personal – There is a strong and character given to a profeshis criticism of her sin comprises demand that a stop shall be put to April 15, 1936 LEAF Council on Alcoholism sion which ought to take rank with the desecration of the Sabbath by a scene the like of which has and Addictions on Friday, April the most elevated pursuits of men. parties who gather near the southnever before been presented in 6 at a day-long workshop at the Miss Dorothy Barck, librarian Health permitting, we shall give Holiday Inn. The Sioussat Award the theatre.

“The Thief” created ern borders of the village for ball of the New York State Historical our personal attendance at the time playing. It is about time for the a furor in Paris. is bestowed on individuals whose Association, will leave on Saturand place designated, and hope April 12, 1911 contributions and service in the Village Trustees to put a policeday for a motor trip to Ohio and on the occasion to meet a reprefield of alcoholism and substance man on duty there.

Indiana. She will visit Spring Mill sentative from every newspaper abuse prevention echoes the Gambling – The result of State Park in Indiana and then take office in the State, to consider the work of Dr. Robert S. Sioussat, gambling, especially to outsiders, Where Nature Smiles: Dr. a two-week trip aboard the Delta condition of the Press, and adopt a founder of the LEAF Council. is the same everywhere—ruin. Its and Mrs. L.A. Curtis and family Queen stern-wheeler down the measures to elevate its character Christman has been the driveffects for evil are so fully recogreturned Tuesday from a week at Ohio River and up the Tennessee for usefulness; at the same time ing force behind such programs nized, that laws have been passed Cumberland, Wisconsin, having River to Chattanooga. that a proper regard shall be had as Building Healthy Families, for its suppression. These laws visited relatives and attending a April 12, 1961 to the rewards of a profession, the Leatherstocking’s Promise and the do not deter professional gamtwo-day post-graduate review for duties of which are physically and blers from secretly pursuing their Otsego County Drug Treatment the Foundation for the Advancementally as arduous as those of Court. vocation. For a year or more past, ment of Chiropractic Research at Bill Sharick, a senior wildlife any other.

April 13, 2001 it has been the practice of a class the Toftness Chiropractic Clinic. biologist with the NYS DepartApril 18, 1836

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EDITORIAL: Stay Calm Until Facts Are In NORTHRUP: Honor Ramsey

EDITORIAL/From A4 Special Investigations, according to the AG’s deputy press secretary, Sofia Quintanar.

This cushions the city’s police department.

No matter how thorough and professional a local investigation might be, it’s certain there would be concerns raised about a 28-year OPD veteran’s actions, however blameless, being assessed by his colleagues, or even the local state police.

When the AG’s office is done, it should be the final word.

• It’s astonishing, though: While a videotape of the shooting has been posted online and reviewed by many, there’s no consensus among people who’ve looked at it about what happened.

Luckily, OPD Sgt. Ralph Pajerski

was wearing a body cam bring the investigation to a definitive conclusion.

Not only do body cams protect the public, they can protect the reputations of the officers who wear them, too.

The body-cam footage hasn’t yet been released, but it apparently will be

by AG’s special unit even before the investigation is complete.

People who have seen it say the whole episode happened quickly – in something like 12 seconds. And viewing it reassured them the sergeant appears to have prevented a much worse tragedy from occurring by his quick response.

• Since George Floyd’s death last May 25, police departments have become a national punching bag. Certainly, who hasn’t observed the militarization of policing since 9/11. It was probably inevitable, but it’s arguable that it’s

time to ramp it down a bit.

Still, the whole idea of using social workers to replace officers trained in quelling dangerous situations, or resolving the situation without harm to innocent bystanders, is brought into question in what happened in our little corner of the nation.

If a social worker had arrived to find an angry young man who had cut his wife with a knife and threatening to kill his child, matters may have come up very differently.

• As a community, let’s stay calm and patient. The AG’s investigation may be complete in as little as six weeks.

Meanwhile, let’s hope, as many appear to believe, that it finds Sergeant Pajerski responded professionally to a dire situation and protected the innocent from harm.

BERKSON: Riding With Forked Frame Hinders BERKSON/From A4 time they’re out of them and we get bumped up to a larger vehicle for no extra cost. This time they did have a compact, so besides a bike I’d be needing a bike rack.

At the flea market, Alice was looking at crafts while I searched for my wheels.

In a short time, I found a 10-speed in pretty good shape, but I didn’t want to buy it until I found a bike rack to mount on the diminutive vehicle.

There weren’t any racks on the lot, so before buying the bike I left Alice with the seller – for security – while I rode the bike back to the Kia to see if it would fit inside.

At first, it looked impossible. But then I found that if I moved Alice’s seat all the way forward I could force fit the bike in. It wasn’t easy. I had to twist the handle bars around and remove a pedal with a pair of plyers borrowed from a sympathetic guy parked next to me, but finally it was in the car. Now, for sure I’d buy the bike.

• Getting it in the car had taken quite a bit of time and I felt pressured to get back to the vendor to release Alice from her hostage situation. When I pulled on the rear wheel the bike didn’t

Bikers, beware of inverted-fork frame.

budge. I tried tugging from a different angle but no dice.

A tire was resting against the side door so I went around to open it. Still the bike seemed locked in when I tried to get it out.

I was well aware of how long Alice was waiting to be freed and how happy she would be to see me.

Finally, I let some air out of the tires, which gave me the inch of play needed to get the bike out of the car. I quickly put the pedal on and straightened the handle bars before flat tiring back to the seller and my wife—who didn’t look too happy to see me.

I had been gone for almost an hour. The vendor looked suspiciously at the flattened tires, but surprised

me when he agreed to my $20 offer. I thought it was a great deal and planned to buy a flea market wrench to remove the front wheel that would make the fit easy.

As I rode back to the car with the tool and re-inflated tires a man I was passing remarked, “Hey, your fork’s on backwards!”

• I stopped to have a look and sure enough the guy was right. No wonder I got the bike at a bargain price. I felt deflated. How could I make such a foolish mistake?

I’ve been riding bikes all my life! Surprisingly, the 10speed rode and stopped well.

I just had to keep my feet toward the back of the pedals while making sharp turns.

When next to the car, I turned the bike upside-down and loosened the nuts holding the wheel but it refused to come off. The hand brakes were holding on to the tire like a vise.

Meanwhile, Alice was back from browsing and watching my operation with her hands on her hips and a faintly repressed smirk on her face. “Seems like a lot of trouble just for a bike ride,” she surmised. Now I felt I had to succeed – but I’d need more time and tools.

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To make it look like loosening the tire and not removing it was my objective, I proceeded to force the bike into the car. On the way back to the motel my wife complained about the handle bar grazing her ear when we hit a bump in the road. I later found that if I corrected the position of the fork the bike would be six inches longer. Maybe someone before me had deliberately reversed the fork to fit the bike into a small car.

I pictured poor Alice on the long cramped ride from Homosassa to Key West and knew I was in for trouble.

To my surprise, she had a solution. She’d drive and I’d sit in the pinched seat!

When we got to Key West, Alice found that the bike was so comfortable and easy to pedal that I wound up trotting along while she toured around. Now up on the farm, I’ve been thinking about getting an electricassist bike so that I can pedal back home.

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.

NORTHRUP/From A4 was William Franklin Ramsey, who served on the Supreme Court of Texas, while his paternal grandfather, lawyer William Henry Clark, was president of the Texas Bar Association.

Clark fought for the Marines in WW II, and went on to serve in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Upon going into private practice, Clark became staunchly, even virulently opposed to what he saw as illegal and unnecessary United States aggression in the Mideast (Iraq), Libya, and the Balkans.

From a legal standpoint, he was, in my opinion, entirely right about Iraq and Libya, probably less so about the Balkans, which as a NATO- and U.N.-sanctioned intervention against what became an exercise in genocide.

A documentary was made about his life (by Oneonta filmmaker Joe Stillman), “Citizen Clark”, and he lived to see himself vindicated for being on the right side of the law and history, particu-

larly about the invasion of Iraq, for which he thought Bush should have been impeached, the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act. Like FDR, Sam Rayburn, LBJ and Anne Richards, Clark understood that, if justice was to be done peacefully in America, it would have to be done from the top down – meaning from the “establishment.” Ramsey Clark was clever enough and courageous enough to do that, and he was true enough to his calling to address the inequities wherever he found them, anywhere in the world.

Of his era and his type, only one remains: President Jimmy Carter. To quote Steinbeck’s Tom Jode: “I’ll be ever’where — wherever you look. Wherever they’s a fight so hungry people can eat, I’ll be there. Wherever they’s a cop beatin’ up a guy, I’ll be there. “ For 93 years, Ramsey Clark was there, all right or half wrong, but always in the fight.”

Chip Northrup is a Cooperstownian from Texas.

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As we continue the celebration of the 400th anniversary of America, the Liberty Tree Society, Walpole, N.H., is offering to send you, at no cost, a Mayflower Compact Certificate. Two certificates are offered; The Mayflower Descendants Certificate has

a blank lineage panel which descendants fill in or if individuals send a list complete with names and birth dates of ancestors, Liberty Tree Society will fill it in and email it to you.

The certificate is suitable for framing.

Those interested in history but who are not Mayflower descendants may request a Mayflower Certificate without the lineage panel.

The Liberty Tree Society seeks to celebrate the Liberty Tree of Boston where Freedom was born.

150 years later, after landing in Plymouth, Mass., descendants of the Compact signers rallied around the Liberty Tree and organized the Revolution which set them free.

More information about the society is available at their website www.libertytreesociety.org

THURSDAY, April 15, 2021

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WEBB:New Radars Should Require Public Funding, Public Discussion

WEBB/From A4 speed limit posted on the many signs they pass as they speed by.

The same is true on residential side streets, such as Pioneer.

This has been reported to the village police many times, but rarely, if ever, are police cars strategically stationed to enforce the rules by stopping speeding motorists and issuing tickets.

Drivers speed with impunity while village’s police cars are all parked on Fair Street next to the police office.

Signs don’t enforce laws, and

citizens and pedestrians can’t; police can and should. But that doesn’t happen in the village, and when it does, it’s usually the county sheriff’s deputies. The same is true with enforcement of parking rules on residential streets; that doesn’t happen either.

Our village police need to be out enforcing the rules.

Now, let’s consider the sign that the Pioneer resident paid for. Mayor Tillapaugh called it a “donation” to the village and likened it to someone donating “a park bench or a tree.” A thorn by any other

name is a thorn, not a park bench.

The sign was paid for by a private citizen and placed in front of someone’s house without the courtesy of input from that resident or from other people who live on the street and whose properties are also diminished by its presence.

To be clear, the donor did not want it placed in front of his house, so it was placed down the street.

Admittedly, the sign was installed in the grassy space between the sidewalk and the curb, village property, but homeowners are expected to maintain that space

and should be respectfully consulted in a situation of this kind.

Furthermore, in a democratic municipality, installations of this nature should be the purview of that municipality alone and financed directly from tax levy funds, not private contributions, and they should be based on an openly agreed upon decision to provide the same services uniformly. In this case, the “donor” acted in his own selfinterest and gave money to the village for the sole purpose of

Is Vaccinating 12-Year-Olds A Good Idea?

PLIMPTON/From A4 were able to get through to CDP yesterday, and speak to someone about this egregious plan, state that CDP told them that they will be taking the summer on a week by week basis, and if the vaccine isn’t available for an upcoming week, then they will simply cancel that week and move onto the next one. Leaving people out all of their entry money, travel expenses, lodging expenses etc, and they claim that they are FIRM on this policy.

CDP also stated that they have been given ZERO direction from the NYSDH in regards to their recommendations for opening, and therefore they came up with this plan themselves. To be clear, All Star Village has stated that they absolutely will NOT be mandating Covid-19 vaccination for their players and families.

On the flip side of that, should a vaccine become available (for 12- to 15-year olds) in the near future, they are now putting parents in a position to decide between breaking their child’s heart by denying them a lifelong dream of playing at Cooperstown, or give them a vaccine that is still in its infancy, with no real data regarding long-term effects or efficacy. I can tell you, based on comments made online, that the VAST MAJORITY of parents have ZERO intentions on vaccinating their children, and certainly not in a rushed situation just so they can play at Cooperstown.

Otsego County wants its 12-yearolds back.

But the question of the day is: Are they too young to be vaccinated?

Editor’s Note: Pfizer and BioNTech are seeking emergency FDA authorization for COVID19 vaccines for 12- to 15-year-olds, which may clear the way for Dreams Park to open on schedule.

When a vaccine is approved under the Emergency Use Authorization, it is against the law to mandate it, because they are basically saying “Hey, here’s this vaccine we think will work well, but we haven’t studied

Where Was Trump In Virtual Medicine?

To the Editor: In his column, “Life in the Time of Covid-19,” Richard Sternberg forgets to credit the person responsible for making Medicare, Medicaid and all insurers pay for virtual visits – Donald Trump.

The former president also required the states to accept virtual doctor visits across state lines, which was a huge stumbling block for online medical care.

ERIC DOHNER Binghamton

it long enough to know if there will be any negative long-term effects.” But now Cooperstown Dreams Park is trying to force that on parents, and that is FLAT OUT WRONG. Not just force it on them, but also deny them any kind of refund should a vaccine not even be available, and/or parents refuse to give it to their young athletes.

For those that would consider giving it to their child, the timeframes for the first few weeks wouldn’t even add up. It’s one shot, then wait two weeks for the

second, and then it’s weeks after that before it even reaches its “effective” point.

Again, CDP has put impossible stipulations on play, and it’s wrong.

This is definitely worth looking into, as this not only affects the players and their families, but it also affects all of the local businesses that rely on the tourism created by those traveling to Cooperstown for this experience.

JODI PLIMPTON-WERSTEIN Lee County, Fla.

getting what he wanted personally, regardless of whether it was appropriate or just.

It is alarming that this request was accommodated. It is even more disturbing that, when contacted, Village officials seem to find nothing wrong with it.

In other words, the Village of Cooperstown is condoning and encouraging a gross abuse of the privileges of affluence – a dirty little story behind our façade of friendly quaintness.

JOHN B. WEBB Cooperstown

Republic Under Challenge; Signals Are All Around Us To the Editor: When millions of Americans understand that the past two elections (presidential and Georgia Senate run-off) were taken (not won) by a party that wants to control us no matter what it takes, it’s scary.

The outcome of the presidential election was planned for a long time. Add to this that this party is financially supported by powerful globalists working toward a one world system and not a strong independent USA, that up to now, has been the gatekeeper for much of the World. Now it gets scarier.

Can this movement be reversed? It is going to take a tremendous shift of voting to the Republican candidates, because close outcomes will just get taken again.

There has been a trend from the ’60s that has changed many voters’ views, which has brought us here.

First, we have taken religion out of the schools, plus put it on the back burner everywhere else possible.

Second, we no longer teach our youths the funda-

mentals/principles this country was founded on, which brought and preserved the freedom we have been blessed with.

Third, most of our media has moved to the left, so many voters only work with what they are giving us, which has gotten just as corrupt as the D.C. swamp.

Fourth, our Judiciary system has been pushed further and further to the left. It’s amazing what our courts look the other way on now.

Americans love our country and must realize to save our great country we have a big challenge ahead.

Currently we have one party controlling us that over time have become secured by outside forces.

I believe our great Lord has watched us waiver from him and he is sending us a signal. Either we recognize his warning and change our ways, or our country will be taken. We have a fight on our hands just like the founders of this country did with the British.

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►FOR 13 MONTHS, COOPERSTOWN CENTER RESIDENTS WERE SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES, CAUSING HEARTACHE AND CONFUSION. IN MARCH, STATE REGULATIONS EASED, AND THE DOORS OPENED AGAIN. “YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE TEARS OF JOY,” SAID LACEY RINKER, DIRECTOR OF NURSING.

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Saved by Jackie Turner from drifting through life, Kent Turner of Oneonta lost his beloved to early dementia, then COVID cruelly separated them for 13 months. “She’s a lovely woman,” he said.

decade ago, Kent Turner was working in the kitchen at Oneonta’s B-Side Ballroom, the popular nightspot, when he noticed a vivacious woman and her girlfriends were becoming regulars.

“We starting talking,” said Kent, and one thing led to another. “She had a heart of

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Kent and Jackie fell in love.

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For seven happy years, “she was really helpful in turning my life around,” he said.

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Lyndon Johnson’s attorney general in the 1960s, told how one afternoon LBJ, “War on Poverty” creator, showed up in his Justice Department office “out of the blue.”

“Johnson started talking about Mexican-

American children who would arrive at school with bloody feet,” having walked barefoot across sharp stones to get to class, Stillman reported.

As the president spoke, he began to cry, Clark told Stillman.

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Presentation is held in celebration of the exhibit ‘The World of Jan Brett’ at The Fenimore Art Museum and featuring original illustrations. Tickets are $10 for non-members. Registration, Zoom, speakers, and an internet connection are required. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 17. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org/ • Learn “What Will We Eat in a Climate Changing World?” with Chef Sean Pehrsson, associate professor of Culinary Arts, and Dr. David Brower, of SUNY Delhi. They will be discussing food availability and quality, growing seasons, insects, and impacts on our health. Free, registration required.

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Stillman: Ramsey Clark Loved America, Fought To Make It Great FILM/From B1 of U.S. bombing?”

“That was one of the lessons of Ramsey’s life,” said Stillman, who spent “hundreds of hours” with the former attorney general producing the prize-winning “Citizen Clark: A Life of Principle,” (2017). “We think we all have a strong allegiance to our country, but there are a lot of things being done that not everyone knows about.

“He had the obligation to point these things out,” Stillman said of Clark, who died Friday, April 9, at age 93 in his Manhattan home.

The New York Times headlined the obituary, “A rebel with a cause.”

Stillman, who produced the only full documentary of Ramsey Clark’s life, first interviewed the globecircling human-rights interventionist in 2005 while filming “From Mills River to Babylon and Back: The Jimmy Massey Story”, about an Iraq War veteran.

The next year, the

Roxbury Arts wife Georgia Group’s presigrew up in dent, Sue Kenny, Corpus Christi, asked Stillman to Texas, three invite Clark up to doors down from Delaware County his grandparfor a screening of ents. Clark and “Back to Babylon.”

Stillman were During the both Texans, the Q&A, an audience first from Dallas, member said, the second from “It sounds to me Corpus. you aren’t too “When I optimistic about got back to Joe Stillman the future of the Oneonta,” said United States.”

Stillman, who’s “Quite the contrary,” now living in Gilbertsville, Clark replied. “I am an “I started looking up stuff optimist (about the U.S.) that Ramsey had done: 27 But I’m not talking just U.S interventions in over about the United States.

120 counties. He had repreI’m talking about the sented all these amazing survival of mankind on the groups and people. planet as we know it.

“His whole life was a “You won’t have to worry commitment to the cause of about the United States.” peace, justice and human That global perspective rights.” impressed Stillman, and the On the one hand, Clark two men spent eight hours represented Kent State in conversation driving students, the Berrigans back and forth between and Plowshares; on the Manhattan and Roxbury. other, Saddam Hussein at Stillman discovered the tribunal that resulted another affinity: Clark’s in the Iraq dictator’s 2006

hanging.

“Justice has to prevail for everybody,” Clark believed, Stillman explained, “regardless of whether or not they are good guys or bad guys.”

It took Stillman seven years to complete “Life of Principle.” He said, “I spent two weeks with him, 10-12 times. His life was so complicated.”

It sometimes took 2-3 years to compile footage.

For instance, “a speech he gave to 100,000 people in Belgrade.” Or film from North Vietnam, which Clark visited after stepping down as attorney general, apologizing to the Vietnamese people for his nation’s role there, inspiring cries of “traitor.”

“Ultimately, for me, it boiled down to: this is a man who truly loved America – and recognized its inherent faults,” said

At Center, Families Tearfully Reunite CENTER/From B1 late 50s, and she was admitted to Cooperstown Center’s Serenity Place, where her loving companion visited her regularly – until he couldn’t.

In February 2020, as COVID-19 loomed, state regulations forced Cooperstown Center to close its doors to visitors. For 13 months, not just Jackie and Kent, but the Center’s more than 150 residents were cut off from their families.

“When we had to close those doors,” said Lacey Rinker, director of nursing, “it breaks your heart.”

All staff was tested twice a week – tests were administered for free, but if anybody tested positive for COVID – a resident or employee – Center had to close to the public for 14 days.

Except for one week in December, “we never met the guidelines to fully open,” said Rinker. “It seemed we always got a new positive, every other week.”

Cooperstown Center has capacity for 176 residents; currently, there are 156.

Despite the positive tests, the pandemic was largely kept at bay. Only two residents died of COVID; a third who died of other causes but was found to have been infected.

Through the summer and over the winter, Center did what it could to keep residents in touch with their families, said Steve Woodbeck, director of

the other day as she trimmed her mom’s pageboy haircut.

“The worst part: You couldn’t hug.”

Then, as quickly as it began, it ended, as infection rates declined statewide.

Vaccine supplies allowed 80.7 percent of residents to be inoculated (8.3 percent with the one-shot Johnson & Johnson). Another round of vaccinations was planned Wednesday, April 14.

“When we opened the door and let the families Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.life back in, it was special,” At Cooperstown Center, said Rinker. “There were Director of Nursing Lac- tears of joy. You can’t put ey Rinker and Activities it into words.”

Director Steve WoodBest of all, she continued, beck discuss the happy “if you are fully vaccinated, challenge of reopening. you can have full-contact hugging.” activities.

Down the hall from Mrs. Staff experimented with Sorbera’s, Kent was holding Skype, Google Duo and Jackie’s hand and stroking other virtual programs. her arm. He lamented Families talked with loved missing her 60th birthday ones through windows. The in February 2020 and 61st space between the double in February 2021. doors into the front lobby But that was then; this was heated, and family is now. members would file in there “She’s just a dear to say hi. woman,” he said.

“It was like Fort Knox,” said Rinker.

“We spent a year seeing her through the window,” said Cathy Weir, who the other day was visiting her mom, Elinore Sorbera, former head nurse at the county’s former Meadows Nursing Home, who now resides in Serenity Place, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Unit “It was hard,” said Cathy

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For the past decade, Oneonta Lanes LLC has been owned by Ashish Patel, Woodbridge, N.J. He could not be reached to determine if he plans to replace the business, closed for much of the past year due to COVID.

against The Boston Five, it wasn’t just against a Yale graduate student involved, it was against prominent defendants like Dr. Benjamin Spock, the childcare guru, and William Sloane Coffin, Union Theological Seminary’s prominent president.

“He felt these were well-known and respected individuals who had the means to be able to fight the government,” said Stillman. “…The whole idea was to bring attention to people’s legitimate concerns about the war.”

“We won the case, that was the worst part,” Clark was quoted as saying.

In the end, though, the Justice Department lost the case on appeal, said Stillman. “He was motivated by the right thing to do.”

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“It was mostly defense,” said Mancini. “The first arriving engine crew went to the southwest corner of the building, and proceeded with a pretty good surgical attack from the outside,” cutting a hole in the steel shell and pouring in water.”

Stillman. “He had to be the conscience of our country, because there were so many injustices and so many think he felt this country was doing it shouldn’t have been. “…If there’s one thing Ramsey felt strongly about, it was the influence of big money and special interests on American policy.

That led to corruption that affected millions of people. The consequence is a loss of life.”

Clark entered the national stage in the 1960s, when LBJ appointed him attorney general, and throughout his tenure he defended the U.S. role in Vietnam. Some obituaries concluded his later life was “atonement” for his Vietnam Era role, but Stillman disagrees.

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Legal nOtice STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT, OTSEGO COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax

Liens by Proceeding in Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real Property Tax Law by Otsego County NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE INDEX NO. 2019-1002 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 2nd day of March, 2021, the Otsego County Treasurer, hereinafter the Enforcing Officer of Otsego County, hereinafter the “Tax District “, pursuant to law filed with the Otsego County Clerk a PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such petition pertains to the following parcels: Cert # Taxmap # Street Address Owner names

City of Oneonta 4 288.14-2-1 18 Hazel St Shaw Jeremy W; Shaw Tracey E 7 288.17-2-67 39 Spruce St Wood Ronald L Sr; Wood Cindy A 9 288.17-3-81 49 Center St Centerpiece, LLC 11 288.17-4-18 59 Church St Beams Daniel J 18 288.18-2-13 8 East St Kenik Karen; Icthus Properties, LLC 20 288.18-3-30 62 Elm St Alpha Delta Omega Fraternity, Inc 33 288.19-3-35 517-519 Main St Perry-Pleban Diane 35 299.12-3-19 43 Miller St The Estate of Mary V Miller; Miller Regina M 37 299.12-3-29 81 West Broadway Rock Raven Marie 55 300.5-1-12 33 Cherry St Polley Mark A 63 300.6-2-16 16 Division St Divisiongroup123, LLC 72 300.7-4-69 1 Chester St A&D Otsego Real Estate Holdings LLC; Pluta Monika 75 300.7-5-10 2-8 Factory St The Estate of Marshall RC Webster Jr 83 300.9-3-89

14 Luther St Scheer Michele M; Scheer Jeffrey S Town of Burlington

99 125.00-1-12.00 5102 St Hwy 51 The Estate of Frederick D Lottridge; Lottridge Karen E 106 141.00-1-14.00 Sam Holdridge Rd St Lewis Michael 114 78.00-1-3.03 260 Washburn Rd Cannon Daniel J 116 78.00-1-45.00 295 Arnold Rd Countryman Frederick; Countryman Leia Nancy 121 93.00-1-26.02 5769 St Hwy 51 Peter Kara J Town of

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Butternuts 138 282.14-1-1.00 120 Spring St The Estate of Alayne V Lyons 139 234.00-2-1.00 100 St Hwy 23 Mabie Daniel 141 234.00-2-5.00 110 St Hwy 23 Soles Ronnie Share; Soles Rebecca 142 234.00-2-8.00 132 St Hwy 23 Shoales James 145 251.00-1-15.01 Brickner Ln Price Christopher 152 268.00-1-14.14 Musson Erwin Rd Lum Matthew; Lum Amber L 159 269.00-1-15.00 1551 St Hwy 51 Hunt William; Hunt Anita 169 281.00-1-2.01 Halbert Hill Rd Richheimer Joseph J 170 281.00-1-3.00 761 Copes Corners Rd Richheimer Joseph J 174 282.00-1-21.00 267 Co Hwy 8 Kinsey Kent C; Kinsey Anna V 178 282.00-1-38.04 153 Clarence Musson Rd The Estate of Madelyn F Gilbert; Hoffman Jamie; Hoffman Bonnie 186 283.00-1-10.01 233 Chicken Farm Rd Simpson James F III 187 283.00-1-9.00 Chicken Farm Rd Simpson James F III 198 295.00-1-15.00 Co Hwy 4 Proctor Christopher 201 303.00-1-60.00 kna 303.00-1-60.01 & 303.00-1-60.02 939 River Rd The Wetland Trust Inc; Chin Fang Wah 209 304.00-1-8.04 218 Canham Rd Kinsey Kent C; Kinsey Anna V Village of Cherry Valley 216 58.10-1-48.00 74 Montgomery St Friend George E 221 58.13-1-27.00 24 Genesee St Newman Christopher T Town of Cherry Valley 233 31.00-1-5.03 Co Hwy 32A McGovern Caryn 241 46.00-1-20.00 Ray Mower Rd The Estate of Richard H Chapman 243 46.00-1-9.01 137 Keller Rd Postich Andru S; The Estate of Judy A Ditmars 251 73.00-1-32.02 753 Dietsche Rd Young Laverne E Jr; Young Tammy 252 73.00-1-39.00 429 Oneil Rd Stalzer Steven; Stalzer Amy Beth 253 74.00-1-1.24 1943 Co Hwy 50 Stalzer Steven; Hayes Amy 257 75.00-1-11.01 Palmer Rd Fatigate David 258 75.00-1-11.02 381 Palmer Rd Fatigate David Town of Decatur 262 152.00-1-26.01 446 Co Hwy 37 The Estate of Robert B Hayward Sr 275 168.00-1-1.01 Co Hwy 37 Mravlja Peter; Mravlja Kristine 276 168.00-1-2.03 315 Co Hwy 37 Mravlja Peter;

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Mravlja Kristine C Town of Edmeston

285 108.17-1-7.00 29 North St The Estate of Richard O Slentz; Slentz Gladys 289 122.00-1-15.00 Co Hwy 18 Miller Daniel E 297 122.04-1-38.00 4264 Co Hwy 18 Sharpe Ryan C 305 124.00-1-10.00 877 Dutch Valley Rd Wheeler Jeffrey John 307 124.00-1-28.00 49 East St Sichler Donald; Holbert Susan 317 62.00-1-11.03 Mill Creek Rd Koniewicz Walter A; Koniewicz Kimberly E 319 62.00-1-15.03 2347 Co Hwy 20 Messer Laura Town of Exeter 341 35.00-3-6.00 Sullivan Rd Petry Donald; Petry Amelia 345 37.00-2-3.07 389 Hinds Rd Warner Audrey J 349 49.00-1-19.00 Munson Rd The Estate of Mary L Mondore aka Mary Mondore Kunzer 365 64.00-2-13.03 2115 Co Hwy 19 Giblin Timothy 371 67.09-1-11.00 Church St The Estate of Robert Martensen 372 67.09-1-12.00 St Hwy 28 The Estate of Robert Martensen 373 67.09-1-13.00 7361 St Hwy 28 The Estate of Robert Martensen 374 67.09-1-21.00 144 Church St The Estate of Robert W Martenson 376 67.09-1-39.01 7352 St Hwy 28 Martensen and Miller Properties 377 67.09-1-39.21 St Hwy 28 The Estate of Robert Martenson 379 67.09-1-40.02 St Hwy 28 The Estate of Robert Martenson 386 67.09-1-9.02 Co Hwy 22 The Estate of Robert Martenson Town of Hartwick 394 129.00-1-10.00 kna 129.00-1-10.01 & 129.00-1-10.02 396 Bush Rd Ruiz Wanda; Sierra Robert; Sierra Brenda L; Williamson Kevin P Jr; Mattie Daniel J; Mattei Michael R 399 144.15-1-73.00 3165 Co Hwy 11 Lincoln John 401 144.19-1-46.00 12 Poplar Ave Monroe Charles W Village of Laurens 425 240.11-2-14.00 108 Main St Empie Brandon Town of Laurens 439 208.00-1-13.00 124 Angel Rd Hartwell Gary S 440 208.00-1-15.00 St Hwy 205 Smith Michael 441 208.00-1-16.01 St Hwy 205 Smith Michael 461 225.00-1-35.04 1190 Co Hwy 11 Gravelin Melissa 463 238.00-2-15.00 Co Hwy 10 Mattice Jeanne; Mattice Richard 464 238.00-2-17.00 2795 St Hwy 23

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Ramsadeen Deonarine; Ferreira Tonia 465 238.00-2-33.00 1235 Co Hwy 10 Mattice Jeanne; Mattice Richard 467 239.00-1-23.00 2957 St Hwy 23 188 Timbercreek LLC; Timbercreek Restaurant and Saloon LLC 473 240.00-2-34.00 1611 St Hwy 205 Dower Michele M; Scheer Jeffrey S 476 240.11-3-2.00 127 Main St Lincoln John 477 255.00-2-10.02 645 Crawford Rd Goupil Timothy 482 255.00-2-5.00 170 Fisk Rd Zito Roseanne 483 255.00-2-9.02 Crawford Rd The Estate of John Goupil; The Estate of Audrey Goupil 494 256.00-1-5.02 3112 St Hwy 23 Lincoln John H 495 256.00-1-9.00 3100 St Hwy 23 Lincoln John H 499 273.00-1-19.00 Fox Rd Scheer Jeffrey S; Scheer Michele M Town of Maryland

503 197.00-2-39.00 904 Co Hwy 34 McAdams Judith A 504 197.00-2-40.01 910 Co Hwy 34 McAdams Judith Dutcher 507 212.00-1-19.03 622 Axtell Rd Schultz Tammie Lynn 513 214.00-1-3.01 McCarthy Rd Calco Rosario 514 214.00-1-3.02 226 McCarthy Rd Zagara Leo 515 214.00-1-3.11 262 McCarthy Rd Calco Rosario 518 229.00-1-33.00 385 Dog Hill Rd The Estate of Lawrence W Krom Jr aka Lawrence W Krom 526 230.19-1-34.00 Main St 6 on 7 LLC 527 230.19-1-35.00 87 Main St 6 on 7 LLC 528 230.19-1-37.00 91 Main St 91 Main Street, LLC 532 230.20-1-2.00 149 Main St Reset New York Inc 537 245.09-1-8.02 7525 St Hwy 7 Morlock Curtis; Fancher Stacy M 540 246.00-1-19.00 729 Center Rd Post Jason S; Post Shawna M 541 246.00-1-21.00 862 Co Hwy 41 Post Jason S; Post Shawna M 567 278.00-2-1.00 Iron Kettle Rd Marcotte Stephen Town of Middlefield 576 116.00-1-37.00 Co Hwy 33 Hade Hollow Corporation 577 116.00-1-41.01 2237 Co Hwy 33 Murphy Brian; Murphy Katherine 578 116.00-1-51.00 Oriole Rd LaCava James Edward 579 116.00-1-6.31 2163 Co Hwy 33 Hade Hollow Corporation 587 133.03-1-10.00 3680 Co Hwy 35 Syman Jeffrey J 599 148.00-1-15.02 194 Tabor Rd

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Rifanburg Dennis 600 148.00-1-4.01 1583 St Hwy 166 Calhoun Douglas 616 72.00-1-13.02 Co Hwy 33 Yerdon Barry; Yerdon Rachel Village of Milford 623 194.16-1-2.00 151 Main St N RMH Properties, LLC 628 194.20-2-31.00 15 Maple St Adair Hugh R Jr Town of Milford 640 195.00-3-32.01 Co Hwy 35 O’Brien Daniel A 641 195.00-3-4.00 7 Kilts Rd Kilts Richard; Kilts Tina 649 227.00-1-5.24 St Hwy 28 Yager-Krol Katherine A 671 260.05-3-65.00 Goodyear Ln Aunchman Roberta 680 260.13-2-8.00 Sunnycrest Rd Dimick Charles J 681 260.13-2-9.00 133 Lincoln Cir Dimick Charles J 685 277.00-1-49.02 218 Co Hwy 35 The Estate of Robert Hoag; Hoag Leona 696 277.00-2-21.02 6312 St Hwy 7 Hughes Ruthie M Village of Morris 701 221.13-1-40.00 18 Liberty St Henness Theron M; The Estate of Shirley M Henness 704 221.17-1-11.00 104 Main St The Estate of Peter Kertzman; 704 221.17-1-11.00 104 Main St The Estate of Linda Kertzman 706 221.18-1-2.00 74 Broad St Foster Diane Town of Morris 711 219.00-1-26.00 1063 St Hwy 23 Byam Barbara E 714 220.00-1-41.00 Draper Rd Engels William T; Westerbeke Joyce 721 234.00-1-8.01 104 Barry Rd Smith Todd J 724 236.00-1-17.00 133 Peet Rd Stroh Graham McKay Leslie; Stroh Sarah Bingham 726 237.00-1-29.31 112 Co Hwy 51 Schlee Dena A 727 238.00-1-11.232 324 Ellis Rd Johnson Steven P Town of New Lisbon 732 142.00-2-21.02 671 Backus Rd Hilts John W Jr 739 158.00-1-13.03 734 Jones Rd Lovett Richard 750 174.00-1-23.00 341 Welcome Rd S Schaffer Richard 756 189.00-1-21.00 3632 St Hwy 51 The Estate of Dorthea Friedman 757 189.00-1-30.01 3537 St Hwy 51 The Estate of Dorthea Friedman 758 189.00-1-31.01 169 Myers Mills Rd Talbot Winifred M 761 189.00-1-39.00 1700 Co Hwy 12 Martin George 773 190.00-1-9.01 352 Wheat Rd Myers Derek; Rowland Kathryn H 780 191.00-1-14.06 Allen Rd

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Mehta Malti 781 191.00-1-14.07 Allen Rd Mehta Malti 782 191.00-1-14.08 Allen Rd Mehta Malti 783 191.00-1-14.09 Allen Rd Mehta Malti 784 191.00-1-14.10 Allen Rd Mehta Malti 785 191.00-1-14.11 Co Hwy 15 Mehta Malti 786 191.00-1-14.12 Co Hwy 15 Mehta Malti 789 191.00-1-67.01 644 Gardner Town Rd The Estate of Lawrene F Rood; The Estate of Rita M Rood Town of Oneonta 793 274.00-2-3.00 119 Co Hwy 11 Icthus Properties LLC 797 275.00-1-47.00 350 East St Kropp Dennis; Kropp Amy 800 287.00-1-35.01 St Hwy 205 Heros of Baseball Wax Galleries LLC 801 287.15-1-16.00 Winney Hill Rd Golinski William; Golinski Noelle; Golinski Justen 803 287.19-1-37.00 13 Blanchard Ave The Estate of Carol Marlatt 807 289.00-1-61.01 St Hwy 7 Ryan Christine A 808 289.00-1-61.02 St Hwy 7 Ryan Christine A 809 289.00-1-64.02 St Hwy 7 Ryan Christine A 811 289.00-1-69.00 St Hwy 7 Ryan Christine A 812 289.00-1-78.00 208 Riverstone Rd Clapperton Brandon; Bennett Sarah 820 299.10-1-6.01 100 Oneida St Bredin James M 821 299.10-1-8.00 112 Oneida St Bredin James M Village of Otego 840 317.15-1-29.00 75 Fair St Macken John J Town of Otego 847 272.00-1-27.22 1983 Co Hwy 8 Spitzer Catherine A; Gordon Spitzer 851 272.00-2-11.00 1265 Co Hwy 6 Mudge Tracy M 862 286.00-1-35.81 136 Forest Way Strickland Wayne R; Strickland Rose M 863 296.00-1-12.00 955 Flax Island Rd Linson Thaddeus Michael 873 308.00-1-17.02 3785 St Hwy 7 Condon Joshua; Seefried Crystal 874 308.00-1-22.04 1169 Co Hwy 48 Chambers Jeffrey W 880 318.00-1-43.02 Co Hwy 48 Hurlburt Douglas A; Hurlburt David A 882 318.00-1-48.00 Co Hwy 48 Hurlburt Douglas A; Hurlburt David A 883 318.00-1-50.00 Co Hwy 48 Hurlburt Douglas A; Hurlburt David A 884 318.00-1-51.00 Co Hwy 48 Hurlburt Douglas A; Hurlburt David A 885 318.00-1-53.00

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Chamberlain Hill Rd Hurlburt Douglas A; Hurlburt David A 893 324.18-1-15.00 102 Maplecrest Way Thompson Gary A Village of Cooperstown, Town of Otsego 904 131.06-1-48.00 47 Chestnut St RMH Properties, LLC Town of Otsego 915 113.00-1-57.64 Williams Rd O’Brien Laurel A 925 52.00-2-10.41 Co Hwy 22 Rocco Joseph A Jr; Rocco Barbara A 931 67.00-2-10.00 788 Keating Rd Francis Kristi J 932 67.00-2-11.00 834 Keating Rd RMH Properties, LLC 937 69.52-1-12.00 St Hwy 80 Bueti Management Corp 948 84.00-1-37.01 130 Armstrong Rd RMH Properties, LLC 954 96.00-1-8.03 NYS Route 80 Rd Brown Audrey D Town of Pittsfield 967 155.00-1-37.03 Parker Rd Ext E Vossbrinck Jonathan H 968 155.00-1-37.05 Parker Rd Ext E Vossbrinck Jonathan H 978 156.00-1-50.01 163 Sugar Maple Spur The Estate of Claude H Davis Jr; Davis Victoria L 990 171.00-1-31.00 1138 Co Hwy 13 The Estate of Helen E Knickerbocker fka Helen E Larrabee; Hoag Leland E 993 172.00-1-28.01 Ketcham Rd Baker Kristoffer H 994 172.00-1-28.05 699 Ketcham Rd Baker Kristoffer H 1006 186.09-2-12.00 106 Grove Ave Patrick Alyssa N 1020 188.00-1-56.00 Co Hwy 49 The Estate of Dorthea Friedman 1022 188.00-1-65.00 Co Hwy 49 The Estate of Dorthea Friedman 1023 188.00-1-67.00 Co Hwy 49 The Estate of Dorthea Friedman Town of Plainfield 1035 2.00-1-12.03 9923 US Hwy 20 Eddy Kevin 1037 20.00-1-16.01 977 Co Hwy 21 The Estates of Elmer E Ostrander and Gertrude Ostrander 1044 34.00-1-10.01 Talbot Rd Paternoster II Dominick A; Paternoster Jr Frank J 1047 35.00-1-3.04 7279 St Hwy 51 Doyle Barton T; Rogers Laurie A Village of Richfield Springs 1064 13.20-3-47.00 15 River St Morales Martin 1080 24.08-1-13.00 Prospect St Thompson Gary A 1084 25.05-2-13.03 21 Park St Pierce David M; Pierce Jr Harry W 1085 25.05-2-16.00 20 Bronner St Billy Phelan’s 300, LLC 1086 25.05-2-17.02

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41 Center St Brooker Everett L III; Brooker Melissa 1089 25.05-3-55.00 18 Canadarago St Winslow Michael L; Winslow Kelly E 1091 25.05-3-63.00 43 Lake St Folts Property Management Services Inc 1092 25.05-3-64.00 49 Lake St Folts Property Management Services Inc 1093 25.05-4-12.00 18 Johnson St Shafranov Igor Town of Richfield 1104 13.00-1-10.02 339 Brighton Rd Dziadik Chad M 1108 13.00-1-37.00 2714 US Hwy 20 Yerdon Alberta J; Yerdon Timmy 1117 24.08-2-21.32 10 Linden Ave Mendoza Enrique I; Abata Gladys M 1119 25.00-1-22.04 307 Butternut Rd Woodrow Peter James 1126 38.25-1-6.00 8166 St Hwy 28 DeRemer Darlene Tarris Town of Roseboom 1137 104.00-1-2.23 894 Hoose Rd The Estate of Gwendolyn Ross; Ross Scott E; Brace Pam L 1140 118.00-2-2.31 Middlefield Rd Cosentino Deborah 1141 118.00-2-2.32 Middlefield Rd Cosentino Deborah 1142 118.00-2-2.33 Middlefield Rd Cosentino Deborah 1143 118.00-2-2.34 Middlefield Rd Cosentino Deborah 1144 118.00-2-2.35 906 Middlefield Rd Cosentino Deborah 1150 120.00-1-15.03 St Hwy 165 Brazie Rodney 1157 120.03-1-21.03 Honey Hill Rd The Estate of Karl Baeurie; The Estate of Rose Baeurle; Fassett Barbara; Fassett Ivan 1160 121.00-1-3.00 1798 St Hwy 165 Smalley Christopher; Lawton Jenifer 1163 88.00-1-31.02 184 Morton Rd Buffa Joseph; Buffa Megan Town of Springfield 1169 16.00-1-13.00 Hinds Rd The Estate of Pauline Flint Nirschl; Flint Paul L 1170 16.00-1-6.00 Summit Hill Rd Opto Generic Devices Inc 1172 17.00-1-1.02 269 De Rhonda Rd Stutzman Wayne; Stutzman Ida Mae 1175 28.00-1-24.35 Van Alstyne Rd Byler Mervin; Byler Mary Ann 1176 28.00-1-35.00 5463 US Hwy 20 Mendoza Enrique I; Abata Gladys M 1182 41.06-1-63.00 7686 St Hwy 80 The Estate of William W Demlin; Demlin Barbara M Village of Unadilla 1209 334.19-3-46.00 Main St Decker Timothy C 1211 334.19-3-55.00 280 Main St Stevens Sondra J 1215 338.05-1-1.00 17 Main St

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Innes Jamie Santic; Lints Jackie 1216 338.07-1-1.00 17 Bridge St The Estate of Catherine V Hemmer Town of Unadilla 1219 313.00-1-13.00 645 Ideuma Rd Carvin David; Carvin Cheryl 1221 313.00-1-6.05 139 Black Ash Swamp Rd Thompson Gary A 1230 315.00-1-32.04 386 Sisson Hill Rd Continued pg. X from pg. X The Estate of Alfred Vilardi; Vilardi Marcella 1231 315.00-1-32.05 372 Sisson Hill Rd Short Jared 1237 322.00-1-31.00 782 Co Hwy 3 The Estate of Mervington E Quick Jr 1241 323.00-1-15.01 105 Merriman Hill Rd Brandenburg Delores 1242 323.00-1-15.10 Co Hwy 3A Brandenburg Delores 1243 323.00-1-213.161 184 Merriman Hill Rd The Estate of Raymond E Baker Sr; Baker Margaret D 1251 327.00-1-18.00 209 Co Hwy 2 Seymour Caryn L; Gardner Anthony W 1253 327.00-1-34.00 812 Co Hwy 1 The Estate of Gaspar W Fuzy; Fuzy Anna 1256 329.00-1-13.22 142 Hard Knocks Rd Brownell Cale; Brownell Gloria 1257 329.00-1-14.01 563 Co Hwy 3 Wesner Mathias J 1263 329.00-1-42.02 536 Co Hwy 3 Thompson Gary A 1272 330.03-185.214/2 St Hwy 7 The Estate of Benjamin Barse 1276 330.03-2-5.00 1762 St Hwy 7 Podlaski Barbara 1281 332.00-1-33.00 292 Valleyview Rd Blatny Helene 1297 336.00-1-24.00 101 Riverside Dr Bartels Stuart 1304 336.02-1-44.00 St Hwy 7 Hunt William A Jr 1306 336.02-1-46.02 25 Plan A Home Dr Hunt William A Jr 1307 336.02-1-63.02 430 St Hwy 7 Savino Benjamin A; Savino Hildegard Town of Westford 1317 134.00-2-7.04 Charlie Burton Rd Carvalho Phillip A 1319 135.00-3-2.00 Roseboom Rd Rehberger Kenneth 1345 182.00-1-33.03 Up County Rd The Estate of Brian K Bengtson; Handy Joan Town of Worcester 1370 185.13-1-79.00 40 Main St Edna Beatrice Anthony Foundation; Anthony Catherine; Anthony Caitlin; Anthony Alexandra 1373 199.00-1-29.00 1497 Co Hwy 39 Wilkerson Shelly 1374 199.00-1-48.01 Brighton Rd Stannard Daniel; Stannard Volneta; Velma Kelley continued pg. 4

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1376 199.17-1-1.00 65 Main St Ryder Michael F; Ryder Stacia R 1384 199.18-3-43.00 10 Mill St Walrath Kristopher J 1393 200.00-1-47.01 St Hwy 7 Sewell Erin M 1395 200.00-1-47.03 9881 St Hwy 7 Sewell Erin M 1398 200.00-1-60.00 10099 St Hwy 7 Thompson Gary A 1408 215.00-1-29.311 1082 Co Hwy 39 Kisiolek Malgorzata D 1409 215.00-1-29.313 Co Hwy 39 Kisiolek Malgorzata D 1415 216.00-1-29.01 510 Smith Rd Flynn Thomas M 1418 232.00-1-20.52 Jerome Smith Rd Milillo Properties Inc 1419 233.00-1-16.12 Burnside Rd Sang Miguel A 1423 233.00-1-4.00 495 Mooney Rd Currie Bria 1426 248.00-1-18.22 Hall Rd F. Pops’ Property Inc

Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition are hereby notified that the filing of such petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.

Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such petition. No personal judgement will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

Persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of such petition has been filed in the Office of the Otsego County Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified as the last day for redemption.

Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption.

Such payment shall be made to Allen Ruffles, Otsego County Treasurer, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. In the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record.

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redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 30th day of June, 2021.

Service of answer: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the Attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the Attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption.

Failure to redeem or answer: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such petition and a judgement in foreclosure may be taken by default.

Enforcing Officer: Allen Ruffles Otsego County Treasurer Attorney for Tax District: Phillips Lytle LLP Richard M. Beers, Jr., Esq. 28 East Main St, Ste 1400 Rochester, New York 14614 (585) 238-2000 3LegalMay.13 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of BURCH PACK PROPERTIES LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/12/2021.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 137 Main St., Unadilla, NY 13849, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalMay.20 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Yoshis Towing & Automotive Cores LLC. Filed 3/4/21.

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Jeremy Nafalski, 157 County Hgwy 12, Laurens, NY 13796.

Purpose: General.

6LegalMay.20 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board for the Village of Cooperstown will hold the following public hearing on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as can be heard: •Meeting location to be determined. Meeting to be held either in the Village Office Building, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, New York or via video-conferencing, due to Executive Order 202.1 issued by the Governor.

Lot #4 Pioneer Street - Applicant seeks site plan approval per Article VIII Site Development Plan

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Review of the Village Code 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 Zoning Officer at zoning@ cooperstownny.org or by regular mail to the address below no later than Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

Jenna Utter Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 Tele: (607)547-2411 Email: jutter@ cooperstownny.org 1LegalApr.15 Legal nOtice 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 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.

6LegalApr.22 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING, BUDGET VOTE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE UNATEGO CENTRAL SCHOOL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the inhabitants of the Unatego Central School, qualified to vote at school meetings in said District, will be held at the Unatego Middle/Senior High School in the Town of Otego, New York, on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. where the proposed school district budget for the 2021-2022 school year shall be presented.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual District Budget Vote for those qualified to vote in said District to vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures or any propositions involving the expenditure of money or the authorizing of levy of taxes, as well as the election of members of the Board of Education, shall be held at the Unatego MS/Senior High School in the Town of Otego, New York, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 12:00

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noon and 9:00 p.m. for such business as is authorized by the Education Law. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes may be obtained by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the vote except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Unatego Elementary School, Unadilla, New York and the Unatego MS/ Senior High School, 2641 State Hwy 7, Otego, New York.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that Petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and not later than 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2021. The following vacancies are to be filled: a) A three-year term ending June 30, 2024 currently held by Richard Downey b) A three-year term ending June 30, 2024 currently held by Ken Olsen c) A three-year term ending June 30, 2024 currently held by James Salisbury Candidates do not run for a specific seat but rather all vacant seats are “at large”, meaning that each nominee is eligible for every vacancy, rather than only one specific seat. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, be signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters of the District, and shall state the name and physical residence (911 address) of the candidate and physical address (911 address) of each signer. The candidate must meet all of the other requirements to run for the board.

These include being qualified voters and having lived in the district continuously for one year prior to the election. Any taxpayer may submit a petition to add a proposition to the ballot. The petition must have 25 signatures and be filed with the Clerk of the District no later than 5pm on April 19, 2021. Any petition shall be rejected by the Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the powers of the voters, or where the expenditure of money is required for the proposition and such proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. The individuals receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the vacancies.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that at such Annual District Meeting and Budget Vote scheduled to be held on May 18, 2021 the following proposition shall be voted upon at the same time as the vote upon the appropriation of monies for the coming school year and for Board members: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Shall the proposition set forth in the Notice of Annual District Meeting and Budget Vote authorizing a School District Improvement Program, at a maximum cost of $27,695,000 with $652,349 of Excel Aid and $1,300,000

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Capital Reserve Fund used therefore and providing that such sum of $25,742,651 shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected annually, with District obligations to be issued in anticipation thereof be approved?

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any proposition that is required to be included for vote shall be submitted in writing by means of a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters, stating the residence of each signer, which proposition shall be filed with the Board of Education not later than 30 days before the date of the election as set forth in this notice unless a greater number of days is required by statute. Any proposition shall be rejected by the Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the powers of the voters, or where the expenditure of monies is required for the proposition and such proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that all eligible voters are entitled to an absentee ballot. You are an eligible voter if you are 1) a U.S. citizen, 2) eighteen years of age or older, 3) a resident of the school district for at least 30 days before the vote, 4) and not otherwise disqualified to vote by law. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the District Clerk’s office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the District no later than seven days prior to the scheduled date of the vote (if done by mail) or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the absentee voter.

Absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 to the district office.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that 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 no later than 4:00 pm on April 22, 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 April 23, 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.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and Election, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at the office of the District clerk.

Such list will also be posted at the polling place at the Annual Meeting and Election of members of the Board of Education.

March 15, 2021 By order of the Board of Education of the Unatego Central School District

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By: Sheila Nolan District Clerk PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing nature of the Covid19 pandemic, the dates, times and locations of the events set out above may be subject to change

by Executive Order of the Governor or by the enactment of legislation.

4LegalMay.6 Legal nOtice 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.

6LegalMay.13 Legal nOtice 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.

6LegalMay.13 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.

6LegalMay.13 Legal nOtice 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 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

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6LegalMay.6 Legal nOtice 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.

6LegalMay.6 Legal nOtice 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.

6LegalMay.6 Legal nOtice 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, 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.

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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 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 begin-

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ning 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 p.m.

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.

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THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL B-5

THURSDAY, April 15, 2021

OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

Robert P. (Robbie) Mulligan, 62

Barbara A. Schilling

Feb. 27, 1959 - March 27, 2021

COOPERSTOWN – Robert Patrick (Robbie) Mulligan, age 62, in the comfort of his own home, with his daughter Jordan by his side, went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, March 27, 2021, succumbing to a courageous battle with cancer.

Robbie, a Cooperstown Native Son, was born on Feb. 27, 1959, in Cooperstown. He is the youngest son of the late Robert J. Mulligan and Mary Faith (St. John) Mulligan. He is a graduate of the Class of 1977 Robbie from Cooperstown Mulligan Central High School, where he was an all-around athlete, playing all three seasons, baseball, basketball and football. Robbie continued his education at Clarkson University, graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a minor in Psychology.

Robbie was eager to put his studies and mathematical mind to work after college. In high school, alongside his brothers, Michael and Shawn, Robbie worked with his Dad in the locally wellknown, family-owned and -operated

business, R.J. Mulligan Contractors.

It made sense for Robbie to return to Cooperstown to work with his father.

Together they grew the Mulligan business, which is noted for honesty, strong work ethic, integrity and ingenuity. As time would have it, eventually Robbie took over the reins of the family business.

When Robbie was not hard at work, he enjoyed his hobbies of golf, skeet shooting, softball, hunting, boating, and playing cards with his family. Robbie also had an acumen for testing the odds, proving on more than one occasion that Luck was certainly his lady!

Robbie was a very generous, caring and giving man. He was just a phone call away to help friends and family in times of need. Many of his family members and friends recall his numerous gestures of help and kindness. Robbie enjoyed his business, and his work, especially helping his customers find the best solution for their needs. His wise, thoughtful, honest dedication to getting it right will certainly be missed by the Cooperstown community.

Robbie cherished the time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren, as well as close friends and business associates over the years. Few of us are fortunate enough to have lifelong friends from childhood

to adulthood, but Robbie’s best friend, Joseph Gifford of Toddsville, was one of those friends. Not only did they share work projects, they enjoyed golf outings, a few brews and leisurely times just talking about life.

Robbie leaves behind his beloved daughter, Jordan Celine Davies (Mulligan) and her husband Richard Davies, and his grandchildren Caleb, Ella and Oliver Patrick, all of Clayville, his brother Shawn, (Susan) of Cooperstown, brother Michael (Susan) of Fairfax, Va., sister Kathleen (Kit) Mulligan-Byrd (Michael) of Lamapasa, Texas, nephews Westley Mulligan (Amy), Daniel Mulligan,(Lauren), Michael Byrd, and Robert Byrd. His nieces are Lindsey Mandel (Dave) and Alison Mulligan.

Robbie is predeceased by his mother, his father and his sister, Maureen Hilliary, (Joe). Also surviving are former wives and lifelong friends Diana Mulligan of West Winfield, and Robin Aufmuth of Hartwick, and step-daughter Lindsey Lamb. In addition, Robbie also leaves many extended family members who mourn his loss.

We send a very special thank you to The Bassett Cancer Institute, Dr. Alfred Tinger, Dr. Eric Bravin, Dr. Carol Beechy, and Nurse Kristina Loughlin. Donations can be made in Robbie’s memory to The American Cancer Society, or to Helios Care of Oneonta.

True to Robbie’s generous spirit, and his desire to help others, it was one of Robbie’s final wishes to donate his body for science and study to The Albany Medical Center Anatomical Gift Program. To honor his Robbie’s wishes there will be no formal funeral or calling hours; however, the Family will have a Celebration of Life for Robbie 1-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, at the Mulligan house, 658 County Highway 59, Toddsville.

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from pg. 4 tion 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 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?

Dated: April 1, 2021 Oneonta, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regina Ranieri McGuinness Regina Ranieri Mcguinness, District Clerk 4LegalApr.22 Legal nOtice Notice of Qualification

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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 activity.

6LegalMay.6

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.

6LegalMay.6 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.

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

Purpose: General.

6LegalApr.29 Legal nOtice

H3 Holdings NY LLC

Notice of Formation of

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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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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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. X from pg. X 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.

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6LegalApr.22 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: SMITH’S SANCTUARY 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.

6LegalApr.22 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited

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served and shall mail to 8 Hazel Street, Oneonta, N.Y. 13820.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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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 permitted under NYS laws.

6LegalApr.22 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Blue Hill LLC, Articles of Org. filed 3/4/2021.

Office: Otsego County.

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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.

6LegalApr.15 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of CREATIVE MIDDLE AGED WOMEN, LLC.

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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.

Company is organized for any lawful purpose.

6LegalApr.15 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of Brickhouse Pizzeria R.S. LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/13/20.

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, 1 West Main Street, Richfield Springs, NY 13439.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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THURSDAY, April 15, 2021

Morris Mystery Solved MYSTERY/From A1 their own, according to BVA Executive Director Graham Stroh.

The program’s been going on for a decade, according to Lydia Brinkley, Upper Susquehanna Coalition buffer coordinator, “riparian buffers,” that is.

If you’ve only noticed the mysterious tubes lately, it’s because there are more of them, part of the USC’s federally and state-funded efforts to clean up Otsego County’s streams, and thus contribute a bit to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, 250 miles south of Garrattsville.

“Riparian buffers are essentially wooded areas along creeks and rivers, for purposes of reducing erosion and stabilizing stream banks,” said Stroh, formerly an urban planner in Washington D.C. who moved back three years ago to

manage the family’s property.

(He was raised in New York City; his dad, Leslie, in Morris.)

The Butternut Valley, and with the collaboration of the Middlefield-based Soil & Water Conservation District, all of Otsego County’s streams, are part of a “huge, huge region,” said Stroh, where efforts are underway to clean up the tributaries to the Susquehanna River, which eventually runs into the challenged Chesapeake, where pollutants have been destroying the rich fishery for decades.

“Point source pollution” – sewage discharge, for instance – “those are relatively easy to manage,” said Stroh. Non-point sources are more difficult.

“One of the simplest solutions is to move agriculture away from the river, and plant the sides of the river with trees that had been

removed from clear-cutting at the turn of the last century, or erosion,” he said.

When vegetation that holds a riverbank is lost, erosion “goes wild,” slicing away rich farmland and reducing productive fields, he continued. Thus, it makes sense for some farmers to look toward riparian buffers to keep their farms intact, and thus they reach out to the BVA or UCS. All the buffers you see result from voluntary collaborations. “Nobody is forcing this to be done,” said Stroh.

“The benefits are huge,” he continued. “When you get that forested edge, in addition to stopping the erosion, it also creates habitat areas for wildlife, and shades rivers, which helps reduce algae and grasses.

“It actually cools the water. Cool water supports more trout, and other fish as well.”

Even a small effort like the BVA’s is a big challenge: The Butternut Creek is 21miles

long; with tributaries, there are 120 miles of streambeds in nine towns.

Little by little, though, progress is being made. In 11 years, 60 acres have been restored though riparian buffers, some 30,000 feet (six miles) of streambank.

That afternoon, Stroh, with daughter Asher, 8, was striding through a plantation of mysterious tubes on that

parcel that inspired Bob Thomas to propose the presentation.

By the Route 23 bridge, you can see the dramatic result of erosion: Where once a meadow gently sloped toward the water, today you’ll stand at the edge of a cliff as tall as one mediumsized man standing on another medium-sized man’s shoulders.

“The Butternut is a beautiful, clean creek, with an amazing assortment of native wildlife, mussels, hellbenders – eels were stocked here a few years ago.

“We still need to get landowners to see how they can help and be part of it,” Stroh said, “but all this has made us a little bit of a star in the Upper Susquehanna watershed.”

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2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD $259/mo $2500 due at signing* 39 months, 10,000 mile/yr For current non-GM lessees stock #7189 MSRP $32,340

2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred AWD $195/mo $500 coupon while they last $2500 due at signing* 36 months, 10,000 mile/yr For current Buick/GMC lessees stock #7133 MSRP $28,145

2021 GMC Terrain SLE AWD $270/mo

$2500 due at signing* 39 months, 10,000 mile/yr Must be in a current Buick/GMC lease stock #7052 MSRP $32,790

2020 Chevrolet Trax LT AWD $174/mo

$2500 due at signing 39 months, 10,000 mile/yr Must be in a current non-GM lease stock #6763 MSRP $25,265

*See dealers for all details. Excludes Taxes, Title, License, and Fees or first payment. Subject to residency restrictions. Prices subject to change. Inventory based on availability and subject to change.

For qualified leasees.

up to 60 mos. *Must qualify for Honda lease and Special APR credit. Leases are 10k per year, maintenance customer responsibility.