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ROTESTS Schatzi Hall, Christine Helver, Connie Herzig, Amy Cannon and Kris Gildenblatt dance together to “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge, which blared from the loudspeakers at the conclusion of the Cooperstown vigil Saturday, Jan. 21, in front of the county courthouse.

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Tyler Koffer shovels heavy snow from Elm Street sideways after the biggest snowstorm of the season hit overnight Monday, Jan. 23. Snow and rain are expected to continue throughout the week.

Tillapaugh, Allstadt Up For Election COOPERSTOWN

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wo Village Board members, Deputy Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch and Lou Allstadt, are up for reelection in the Tuesday, March 21, village elections. Village Republicans missed the deadline to schedule a caucus, so only Democrats will be fielding a slate. However, independents can get on the ballot by collecting 50 signatures and filing them at the Village Office by Tuesday, Feb. 14. STATUS QUO: Village

trustees Monday, Jan. 23, unanimously voted against extending parking on upper Main and a block of Chestnut to four hours after Mel’s at 22 proprietor Brian Wrubleski reported tables turn over every hour and a half. HELPING SHELTER: The

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County Women Local Republicans Witness To Change At D.C. March, Vince Casale, Bobby Walker Experience 1st Inaugurations In Protests Here By JIM KEVLIN

Demonstrations Of Dismay Create Feeling Of Solidarity

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nne Atwell, Cooperstown, had gone prepared to march in the Women’s March on Washington. But, as it turns out, there wasn’t room to move. “The whole mall was filled to capacity,” said Atwell. “We were shoulder to shoulder. We didn’t have the ability to march, so it Please See MARCH, A7

Otsego County Republican Chairman Vince Casale and Lynn Krogh mix with party faithful at the Freedom Ball at the Capitol Hilton Friday, Jan. 20.

AYN-ge was in the air. In Washington, D.C., for the first time, Bobby Walker, chair of the Otsego County Young Republicans, who spent six hours among the Inaugural guests, reported back, “The main word that I heard, probably 100 times over, was change. People were saying he’s not part of the political establishment like Please See INAUGURAL, A7

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trustees also voted that, By LIBBY CUDMORE contrary to county govern& JASON BIRKELBACH ment, the village will pay the Susquehanna Animal Shelter COOPERSTOWN to care for animals brought there by village police. o Cooperstown, they will come, from the North and from the HEARD OF PICKLEBALL? South. It’s being played noon-2 “Jeff Bagwell and Ivan Rodriguez Thursdays at the Clark will draw people from Texas in full Sports Center. force,” said Matt Hazzard, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce executive direcPhoto courtesy Hall of Fame tor. “And Tim Raines will be a big draw Tim Raines, Ivan Rodriguez and Jeff from Montreal, because he’s likely one Bagwell introduced at St. Regis Hotel. Please See INDUCTEES, A7

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EDITORIAL

SAFE ZONE: This Editorial Is Not About Donald Trump as yet unrealized, would go aglimmer – 2,400 people with jobs, buying homes or renting, shopping, dining in local restaurants. Goodness, a thriving local economy for more than 100 days? What a concept. And yet the community defines Bassett as a parking problem, a traffic problem, a nuisance (employees smoking beyond the smoking-free campus), a noise problem (parking lots must whitehouse.gov photo be plowed before patients From Village of Cooperstown’s Comprehensive Master Plan ATTENTION, READERS: This is the only editorial arrive!). Here a problem, page in the United States of America that has there a problem, everywhere refrained from writing about President Trump this some such, or is “merging” a problem-problem. week while he settles in. into some mega-health• semi-provider headquartered that morning by driving to 30 percent of the water and Let’s back up to that 100 miles from here. Edmeston and getting on a sewer bills. In other words, word: Opportunity. • Bassett commuter bus. those rates would rise 43 At another point in the Why does Cooperstown The emergency room doc percent if Bassett disap$140,000 Comprehensive have a tin ear when it comes may be from Schenectady. peared. Plan and Downtown Revito Bassett? The signs are An hour commute each Do 200 Bassett emtalization Strategy, it’s noted everywhere: For Bassett, way is a burden in an urban ployees own homes in the that what Cooperstown life – and BID-ness – would area, but in the country? village of 900 homes? 300? would benefit from is a be a lot simpler somewhere That Bassett announced Kiss your home value good- major employer! A major else. a year ago it was moving bye. The loss of valuation employer? Remember First, because Bassett is back-office operations and would mean higher village, Bassett? inaccessible to most people 140 jobs to Utica should county and school property But what are we doing to who work there. At every have set off alarms. Do you tax rates. keep it here? appointment, you’re likely ever hear anybody talking Not to mention: DeadsActually, dissing the checked in by someone about it? ville. comp plan was a rhetorical from Unadilla (45 minutes • And look what’s hapfoil. There’s a lot of good away) or Middleburgh (an What would not having pening in Oneonta: It was stuff there. Let’s not leave it hour), who had to park at Bassett in Cooperstown predictable and, from a on the shelf. the Iroquois lot on Route 33 mean? business point of view, a One, it says, more housthat morning and then wait During the announcement necessity, but local services ing of various prices and, for the shuttle. of a second $2 million state – closing the maternity unit let’s face it, modern, is The nurse who reviews grant to rebuild the sewis the headline – are being needed. Why haven’t housyour medical record is from age-treatment plant on the “right-sized” and will likely ing development or condos Ilion (35 minutes away), Susquehanna, Mayor Jeff continue to be. popped up? Cooperstown and got to Cooperstown Katz noted that Bassett pays Plus, a huge opportunity, hasn’t much space, but

C.8 Continue dialog with the Bassett Healthcare Network as it adapts to changing needs in medical education, healthcare, and its physical plant. The Bassett Medical Center, located in the Village of Cooperstown, is a 180-bed, acute care inpatient teaching facility. The Center, which is headquarters of the Bassett Healthcare Network, is the largest employer in the Village of Cooperstown. As the face of healthcare continues to change at a rapid pace, Bassett will need to continue adapting to meet evolving needs to remain a leader in the field. The Village recognizes that the Bassett Medical Center is an important community resource and is critical to the economic vitality of Cooperstown. The Village should continue to work with representatives of the Bassett Healthcare Network to ensure that Bassett’s plans are harmonious with those of the Village, and vice versa.

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lah, blah, blah. (Fast forward to Apple Pie and Motherhood sections. No doubt those are also “important community resources.”) “Bassett,” believe it or not, is mentioned just eight times in the Village of Cooperstown’s $140,000 updated Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Revitalization Strategy – seven times in that single paragraph above, which doesn’t appear until Page 55 of the 99-page document. Which makes you want to throw it across the room, (unless you’re reading it on a PC). Let’s wake up, friends. In fact, we’re all going to wake up some morning to discover the Bassett Healthcare Network is moving its headquarters to Utica or

there’s plenty of open land in Otsego, Middlefield and Hartwick. Two, it says, the village should collaborate with “a major employer” – hey, we have one – to build parking decks in the downtown vicinity. Long overdue. Three, it says, create the conditions to get more people living downtown. (Lack of dedicated parking is a big hindrance). Heavens, the chatter a year ago was Bassett is planning dorms! Dorms! For medical students! Who may then settle here and help keep us alive! Horrors! • In reality, Cooperstown isn’t a baseball town. It isn’t a resort community. It isn’t a cultural watering hole. It is a medical center. Actually recognizing and capitalizing on the fact that Cooperstown is headquarters for the Bassett Healthcare Network would be transformative. Let’s embrace it. OK, fine, let’s not. Let’s wake up some morning to find ourselves served by the Faxton-St. Luke’s-GuthrieLourdes-Upstate-Ellis-(and, oh yes)-Bassett Healthcare Network. Need a corn removed – the FSLGLUE(and, oh yes)-B Corn Removal Clinic is now in Canastota. If you can afford it. (Oops!)

LETTERS

Congress Has Power, But Not Expertise, Funding To Assess Regulations To the Editor: Dick Downey and William Dornburgh’s letters in last week’s newspaper try to defend Rep. John Faso’s recent outrageous vote in Congress aimed at stripping the regulatory agencies of their power. There is no question that regulations have the force of law, as Mr. Downey points out. But there is also no practical way to legislate on the details of most of the complex issues of the day, which is why regulatory agencies have been charged with fine-tuning the laws.

Do we really want Mr. Faso deciding by default to allow an unsafe drug to go to market, or that a chemical deemed dangerous be permitted in our drinking water, even though scientific inquiry by agencies would say otherwise? There is no way Mr. Faso and his staff can make such determinations, which would mean reviewing countless proposed regulations on an ongoing basis. It is the regulatory agencies, not Congressional staff, that have the expertise and resources to do so. Of course, agencies will

make mistakes, and if evidence of that comes to the attention of Mr. Faso and other congressmen, then they are not only free to take action, but obliged to do so. Yet Mr. Dornburgh, in his letter, curiously holds the strange view that Congress up to now has had no authority “to review regulations passed by federal agencies.” Congress has always had that power. That’s what Congressional investigations and hearings are all about. The real meaning of HR 22 is to kill any new regulation unless Mr.

Faso and his colleagues take the trouble to review it within 70 days. It is not the job of congressmen to be regulators, something for which they and their staffs are neither funded nor trained. The result is to politicize what used to be independent, evidencebased inquiry by the agencies. Voters should be aware that Mr. Faso betrayed their interests on virtually his first day in office. ADRIAN KUZMINSKI Fly Creek

Watch Your Step: Downtown Cooperstown’s Brick Sidewalks Super Slippery To the Editor: Beware of the new brick pavers on Cooperstown’s Main Street! The other noon, after parking in the handicapped slot in front of the Wax

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There was simply no other way to get from the parked car to the safety of the cement sidewalk. My foot slipped dramatically and I came down hard on my knee, as witnessed by my R.N. friend, who’d chosen to grab the handicap signpost and slide on the snow-bank instead. My purpose in writing is to warn folks that those pavers are dangerous and may

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Museum, I put a careful foot on the granite curb which was merely wet, and, misled by that, stepped on the new “brick pavers” rather than the uneven, ice-covered snow crust adjacent to them.

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be icy when other surfaces are not. A businessperson up the street said that those glazed bricks have been very slippery and not prone to melting like normal bricks or cement. Indeed, they’d salted theirs and those were still much icier than the sidewalk’s cement. I noticed that the oldfashioned bricks leading to

the police station, where I reported the incident, gave adequate traction, as normal, porous bricks should. It would seem to me that in a village where some businesspeople aren’t present in winter months to tend their sidewalk frontage, the space between the street parking and the sidewalk, at least, should be made safe by the village: Especially in front of handicap slots. LENA GUYOT Fly Creek

Feminists CAN Oppose Abortion Editor’s Note: This letter is reprinted from the Friday, Jan. 20, edition of the New York Times. To the Editor: I am sorry that “anti-abortion” women feel alienated from feminism and do not feel welcome at the Women’s March. In answer to the question of whether these woman can be feminists: You absolutely can be a feminist and be morally opposed to abortion. However, if being “prolife” means that you are working to make abortion illegal again, for my daughter and my granddaughters and all American women, the answer is no, you are not a feminist. You are telling me that women have neither the right nor the legal standing to make their own medical decisions. MELINDA HARDIN Cooperstown The writer is co-chairwoman of Family Planning of South Central New York.

LETTER TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS

Herzig Joins 106 Mayors: Preserve Mental Health Care Editor’s Note: Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig joined 106 other mayors nationwide signing this letter asking the Congressional leadership to preserve mental health provisions in the Affordable Care Act.

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n behalf of the one in five Americans living with mental illness, the Cities Thrive Coalition is writing to highlight the immense harm that repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will cause for this population. The ACA provided

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the largest expansion of behavioral health services by requiring insurers to cover treatment for mental health and

substance abuse disorders. This transformation in our nation’s behavioral health system brought much needed care and resources to address this national crisis. While we applaud the 114th Congress for passing life-saving mental health reforms, as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, those reforms will be in vain if the ACA is repealed. Our cities have made substantial investments in groundbreaking new initiatives, to improve the access and quality of our behavioral healthcare Please See MAYORS, A6

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BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The New York State Historical Association Library

200 YEARS AGO

Sheer fabrication – An article has gone the rounds, stating that a woman after stopping a few moments at a tavern in Freehold, Greene County, found means to exchange her own Black child, for the Landlady’s which was quietly at sleep in the cradle; and, as having not only successfully retreated with her prey, but eluded all subsequent pursuit. We are now authorized to pronounce the whole a fabrication, (so far as respects the village and county alluded to) and as having been circulated either for the gratification of the newsmonger, or the astonishment of the credulous. The Catskill Recorder. January 30, 1817

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75 YEARS AGO

The system for Otsego County’s first test blackout Thursday night of last week worked with precision and complete success, officials at headquarters in Cooperstown reported. New York State officials toured Cooperstown in an unlighted car and personally observed the local test. However, they reported finding one bright light on Main Street in the rear of a chain grocery store. Observers stationed on Mackenzie Hill overlooking the village reported that in 30 seconds after the follow alarm – a combined ringing of the church bells and blowing of the village fire siren – only three lights were visible. Bassett Hospital, full of patients, and the Knox School with its over 100 girl students, were in complete darkness during the 15-minute test. January 28, 1942

175 YEARS AGO

Editor’s note: The Otsego County Medical Society’s published list of costs for various medical services and procedures includes the following: For bleeding and extracting teeth: 50 cents each; amputation of thigh, leg or foot, $25; amputation of arm or forearm, $20; amputation of finger or toe, $5; trephining the skull, $25; hair-lip, $10; cataract, $25; strangulated hernia, $25; tracheotomy, $25; castration, $20; extirpation of the eye, $20; extirpation of the breast, $20; dislocation of hip joint, $10; fracture of the thigh, $10; fracture of leg, arm or forearm, $5; removal of tonsils, $3; for removal of uvula, $1; for passing catheter, $1. January 24, 1842

150 YEARS AGO

The semi-annual meeting of the Otsego County Medical Society was held at the Empire House in the Village of Cooperstown on January 5, 1867. In the absence of the President and Vice-President, the Secretary called the meeting to order, and on his motion, Dr. Henry T. Harris was elected President pro-tem, who took the chair, when the following members answered to their names and took seats in the meeting: Drs. Sprague, Lathrop, P.S. Smith, T.B. Smith, Wm. Spencer, Cook, Hills, Roof, Van Horne, Johnson, Bassett, Merritt, Boice, Collins, Spafard and Leaning. January 25, 1867

125 YEARS AGO

Literary Association – A large and appreciative audience present last Saturday evening to listen to Dr. J.K. Leaning’s instructive paper on “Physiology and Hygiene” and their teachings in the prevention of disease. Dr. Leaning is one of the most experienced and well-read physicians in this county, and he handled his subject in a plain, practical and common sense manner for the instruction and benefit of his hearers. His remarks were mainly under the head of “Nutrition,” and they were illustrated by a number of diagrams shown the audience. He pointed out the deleterious and lifeshortening effects of the use of liquor and tobacco, of a lack of proper ventilation, sewerage, etc.

25 YEARS AGO

If there is one lesson Melissa Schleining has learned while working as an intern at Church and Scott a Cooperstown drug store, it is that running an independent business is not easy. “There’s a lot of responsibility in owning your own business,” she said, “and a lot of long hours.” For Schleining, a 22-year-old student at the Albany College of Pharmacy, those long hours of working at the Church & Scott drug store are a valuable part of her education. In addition to filling prescriptions and waiting on customers, Schleining has gotten a taste of what it is like to work at a small pharmacy as opposed to a large chain. “I wanted to see what an independent business was like, just to try something different,” Schleining said. “It’s a lot different than anything I ever experienced. Robert C. Smullens, one of three Church and Scott owners, said the drugstore has been January 28, 1967 involved with the intern program for 25 years. “It keeps us The fox chase will take place on Saturday, February 6. The updated,” he said. What about Schleining’s pharmaceutical future Smullens was asked? “Can’t miss,” he said. fox will be led three miles on the lake, thence to the village January 29, 1992 and Ballard House lane, when the hounds will be let loose, and the first hound to enter the lane “on trail” will be declared winner. A large number of hounds are expected to run. Jim and Cory Na, Seattle, Washington, decided to name January 28, 1892 their first-born child “Cooperstown.” At 12:36 a.m. Thursday, January 18, Cooperstown Charles Na entered the world weighing 5 pounds, 8 ounces and measuring 17.5 inches In Our Town – Leroy Hunter, the nine-year-old son of long. The naming was inspired by a trip the Na’s took to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunter of Pioneer Street, sustained a dislocated shoulder when attacked by a number of the other visit Cooperstown back in 2005. “I remember having a great time,” said Jim Na, an administrator with the Seattle pupils at the high school grounds on Wednesday. The lad Mariners. “We both fell in love with the name Cooper and was badly pounded and was being dragged about by the decided to put it at the top of our baby name list. Bill Balegs in an unconscious condition when discovered on Elm Street. He was taken to the home of Mrs. C.B. Johnson and vasi, the Mariners’ General Manager suggested the switch to “Cooperstown” as a publicity stunt. a physician called who set the shoulder. He was able to be January 26, 2007 out of doors on Thursday.

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Editor’s Note: Debra Marcus of Oneonta, CEO of Family Planning of South Central New York, delivered this address to more than 300 attendees at the Saturday, Jan. 20, vigil at the Otsego County Courthouse, Cooperstown, called in solidarity with the Women’s March On Washington.

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e stand here today in solidarity with women and men all over the country, directing public attention to a dangerous and unpredictable administration that poses a grave threat to women’s rights, to our health care, and to democracy. I am identified in my work at Family Planning of South Central New York with reproductive health and reproductive justice, but I am equally passionate about climate change, gun control, income inequality, the plight of undocumented people… the list goes on. I do not need to chronicle for you what we face. All of you are here because you know what is at risk. I understand you may be frightened; we need to be courageous and strong in the face of our fear. I am not going to tell you not to be angry, but instead urge you to use that anger productively. We were mostly comfortable in the last eight years of the Obama presidency, and frankly lazy. We felt protected here in New York, with a governor who, while not always moving as quickly as we wanted, protected civil rights and the environment. That time is past. We no longer have the luxury of being silent. It is no longer enough to think about politics sometimes, to write large or small checks

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to the charity of our choice, to remember to vote in every election. Of course those actions are all important. But now is the time for much more. We must all stand up. We must all use our present voice. We must all become activists. We must all say, loudly and widely and in every possible venue…. This is not fair, this is not right, this will never be acceptable. We must never allow hatred, bigotry and ignorance to seem normal. We must vigorously exercise our precious constitutional rights to free speech, to freedom of assembly and to representative democracy. And we will not stand down in face of authoritarianism and intolerance. We will be vigilant. Let’s talk specifics. I encourage you to google “Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda,” where these ideas are fleshed out.

A “Rube” skating carnival will be held at the Leatherstocking Rink on Thursday evening, prizes being given for the best costumes. All skaters must come in some sort of a “make-up” to be admitted to the rink. January 24, 1917

Indivisible suggests that we take a lesson from the Tea Party. The Tea Party’s ideas were wrong and their tactics weren’t elegant; they just showed up on their own home turf and they just said no. And it worked. Politics is the art of the possible, and the Tea Party changed what is possible. This is how we in Otsego County can wield political power. Federal policy change does not depend on Donald Trump, it depends on whether our Congressional representatives support or oppose him. Like the Tea Party, we can organize and mobilize locally, taking advantage of the energy of the many local marches and rallies being held today. We can and must focus on our own members of Congress and Senate. Write this down or put this in your phone, John Faso’s phone number is 202225-5614. Go on his web site and sign up for his newsletter. We can make phone calls, write letters to the editor, broadcast on social media, and encourage our friends to do the same. We can show up every time there is a local constituent day, when he gives a speech, when he cuts a ribbon, and we will be visible and persistent. And like the Tea Party, we can play defense, vigorously resisting regressive legislation. But unlike the Tea Party, we are acting not to obstruct, but to protect. We will make sure our Congressmembers and our Senators know that it is not acceptable to compromise on democracy, on human rights, on the environment. We must be relentless in demanding transparency and accountability. We must make clear that there will be consequences at the voting booth. We must hold the powerful

accountable. And we must begin organizing for coming elections, at every level. We no longer have the luxury of saying politics is unpleasant, it’s someone else’s job. Run for the school board, run for village council. Politicians don’t start by running for Congress, they hold other offices before that. If like me, you are sure you don’t want to hold elective office, then volunteer and work for the campaign of someone who does. I have always been a believer in “Think Globally, Act Locally.” Your local service and advocacy organizations are here on the ground. We can be nimble and responsive. We at Family Planning of South Central New York are honored that donations are being made this afternoon to support local efforts for reproductive health and reproductive justice here in Otsego, Delaware, Chenango and Broome Counties. Family Planning is proud to continue to be the local advocate and we welcome your participation. And finally, let us focus on all that unites us. We are not talking about partisan politics, we are talking about economic opportunity for all, about an environment of clean air and clean water, about the human and civil rights of women and all people, and about being able to ensure that our children grow up in a safe and compassionate country. On 9/11 I hung the American flag outside my home and I have kept it there every day since. I want to show that progressive people are patriots. We are all patriots, we all cherish our country. It is our obligation to make sure that America is not only great, but that it continues to be good.

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Bassett Should Expand Definitions Of ‘Teams’ To the Editor: The article, “New Bassett Way: Teams”, seemed to be a thinly veiled attempt to cover up for the shortage of doctors and money. It is a shame that hospitals have become megaliths that have grown beyond their ability to sustain themselves. It is important to see the same doctor over the years. They, hopefully, get a better understanding of who you are. Written logs just don’t do it. In fact, the last time I went to the doctor, the nurse who saw me first started to judge my condition on incorrect facts that were on the written report. Someone who sees me regularly would have known. You have to be constantly vigilant and it is not easy when you are not feeling well. Now a better team would be, for example: the doctor, an exercise movement therapist, a food specialist, a group of people that see different parts of you and help you put it

altogether for a healthy body. I went to a nurse one time because she advertised as part of a team. That team consisted of a homeopath doctor, a massage therapist, an allopathic doctor, an acupuncturist, and I believe there was also an herbalist and an ayurvedic person as well. Now that is what I call a team that can bring many different viewpoints to the table to solve your medical need! The HMOs control what we can get and what we can’t have. It is a system whose goal is profit off the suffering and sick. The colleges that teach medicine are worth a fortune. The CEOs of HMOs are making a fortune, and the “big pharms” are making a fortune. The hospitals are left trying to play catch-up. And we the patient are caught in the middle. Just what part of America health care do people think is so great? R. SCOTT DUNCAN Hartwick Forest

At Ice Rink, Skaters Of All Ages Having Fun Together To the Editor: Over MLK weekend, my family and I had the privilege of ice skating at Badger Park, and I wanted to personally thank the village for maintaining such an amazing outdoor winter resource for our community. The ice was great, and the extended hours over the long weekend were appreciated. So often, in the dark days of winter, we are inside and inactive. The ice rink provides the community with a safe, healthy, and free outdoor activity for the entire family, complete with a warming shed where you can borrow skates, get a drink, or just take a break. It’s a place where you meet up with old friends and make

new ones. As I helped my younger children learn to skate, I watched my older son and husband play a pick-up hockey game that included young children, teenagers, and adults all having fun together. It’s rare in this day and age that an activity brings multiple ages together, and it was clear that everyone was having a fantastic time. The ice rink fosters a strong sense of community and is one of the things that makes Cooperstown such a great place to live. So, thank you Village Parks for our rink, and I look forward to a lot more ice time this winter. MARIELLE AINSWORTH Cooperstown

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THURSDAY, january 26, 2017

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Home For The Homeless Under Fire HOTEL/From A1 expected to attract 100 villagers or more, and had been moved to Richfield Springs Central School to accommodate the crowd. But the prospective developer, James L. Bent Jr. of Mayfield, said a lot of misinformation surrounds his plans: He envisions Lake Street Manor & Suites as a hotel serving Dreams Park families in the summer and taking referrals from the county Department of Social Services the rest of the year. “They think there’s nobody in Richfield Springs that’s homeless,” Bent said of villagers who are opposing his plans for 14 rooms in the former Mielnicki’s Restaurant near the village line. “There are people jumping from couch to couch.” There are already six stateregistered sex offenders living in the village, he pointed out, and he doesn’t expect any of them will be boarding in his facility, which aims to be part of Otsego County’s effort to address homelessness in a more cost-effective way. County Rep. Gary Koutnik, D-Oneonta, the county board’s Human Services Committee chair, said the county is looking to expand a model that has been operating successfully since September at Otego’s Crossroads Motel, where owners Brad and Nicole Feik had operated a “sober-living community” since 2014. Before that, Otego County had been spending $55 a night to place homeless people in motels; it guaranteed the Feiks $35 a night for each of their 13

INDUCTEES/From A1 of the last of the Expos who will be inducted.” At 6 p.m. sharp on Wednesday, Jan. 18, on the MLB Network, Hall President Jeff Idelson announced Bagwell, Raines and Rodriguez are the Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2017 Induction Class. The donned their new jerseys for the first time at a press conference the next afternoon at the St. Regis hotel in Manhattan. Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal “We know the Houstonians New siding and windows are in evidence at come out as they did for Craig the former Mielnicki’s Restaurant on Richfield Biggio a couple years ago, so Springs’ Lake Street, where a home for the home- they will for Jeff Bagwell,” less is planned. said Idelson. “Pudge [Rodriguez] has great appeal in rooms, filled or not. Koutnik is on the bus line, and other Puerto Rico and in Texas, one told the board at its January transportation would also be of the greatest catchers of all meeting all rooms are pretty provided. time. It’s just great star power.” much filled every night. “I’m trying to help the “The last time we had a “I’ve heard fourth-hand” homeless – people who are Texas Ranger like Rodriguez about the Richfield Springs needy,” Bent said, adding that project, he said in an interview while he had originally planned was Nolan Ryan in 1999,” said Craig Muder, the Hall’s directhe other day. “The best I can the facility for Dreams Park, say is: The facility is not even “I can’t rent rooms for just 13 tor of communications. “That was a huge induction, so we’ve close to being ready; it’s being weeks.” rehabbed. When it gets close He is already operating two really got all the components of a great crowd.” to being ready, we’ll have a lot “rooming houses” in MontAnd already, hotel rooms more detail.” gomery County – in Canajoare filling up. “We’ve gotten In a telephone interview harie and St. Johnsville – in a lot of inquiries already,” said from his Fulton County home, collaboration with the Social Hazzard. “I can picture it being Bent described a somewhat dif- Services Department there. as big as last year. It’s going to ferent model from the Feiks’. One has a 33-person waitWhere the county is paying $35 ing list; 69 are waiting for the a night, his plan would be to other. charge patrons, who received a The demand for homeless $600 assistance check monthly, housing is growing across $450 a month. Upstate, Bent continued. He The rent would include a has been in conversations with bed, dresser, TV and cable, Wi- Fulton County Social Services, Fi, a small refrigerator, sheets and just the other day was and a laundry. There would approached by Rensselaer be a live-in manager. The site County, he said.

fans every July. And things don’t seem to be slowing for the village. “We’re in a period now where for the next several years you’re going to have big Induction classes, and it began in 2014,” Idelson said, “so for Cooperstown it’s a bit of a renaissance that we’re going to have a number of great induction classes.” Several prominent players will be appearing on the ballot for the first time over the next few years alongside returning candidates. In 2018, newcomer Chipper Jones will join Vladimir Guererro and Trever Hoffman, who both missed election by only a few votes, appearing on 71.2 percent and 74 percent of the ballots respectively. Mariano Rivera will appear on the Ballot in 2019 alongside two-time Cy Young winner Roy Halladay and Rockies legend Todd Helton, and with Derek Jeter becoming eligible in 2020, the renaissance may continue. The Class of 2017 will be inducted in Cooperstown on Sunday, July 30, at the Clark Sports Center fields.

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be another big weekend for the village, that’s for sure.” Hazzard is excited about Bagwell, who he worked with during his tenure with the MLB Alumni Association. “He’s always been my favorite player,” he said. And Mayor Jeff Katz is excited for Raines. “He was a rookie in 1981, so there’s a ‘Split Season’ connection,” he said. “And since the book came out in 2015, I’ve developed a big group of Montreal friends, all of whom are coming down for the induction.” Because the inductees are from teams outside the tri-state area, Katz and Hazzard believe visitors will plan to stay longer than they would if the players were from the Mets, Yankees or Red Sox. “On the whole, these aren’t day-trip visitors,” said Katz. 2017 is the fourth consecutive year in which The Baseball Writers Association of America has elected at least two players. Twelve players have been elected in that span, the second most of any four-year period. Cooperstown has reaped the benefit of these popular classes, drawing tens of thousands of

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Regina Lassiter, Amanda Davenport, Rachel Carpenter and Maria Noto, at right, sing the National Anthem to open Cooperstown’s vigil Saturday, Jan. 21, in sympathy with the Women’s March on Washington D.C. An estimated 300 people attended.

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MARCH/From A1 turned into a rally.” An estimated 500,000 women, men, children and even some dogs turned out on Saturday, Jan. 21, to express concern about how the Trump Administration will treat women and minorities, and the president’s campaign promise to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. “It really blew away the funk we’ve all been in,” said Atwell. “There was this sense of ‘We’re going to do this! Let’s get organized!’” In solidarity with the March on Washington, nearly 300 rallied in front of the Otsego County Courthouse at 4:30 p.m. that same day to listen to Mayor Jeff Katz, retired Bassett OB-GYN Mark Heller and Debra Marcus, Family Planning of South Central New York CEO. “I just had eye surgery, but even I can see what an amazing turnout this is,” said Katz. “This fight was fought in steel mills, at Seneca Falls, at Stonewall. We must always stand up for what we believe in, and always be good to each other.” “I understand that many of you are frightened,” said Marcus. “But we need to stand strong in the face of fear. We must vigorously exercise our rights to free speech and free assembly.” She also encouraged those gathered to call Otsego County’s

Retired Bassett physician Mark Geller urges the gathering, “stay strong.”

new congressman, John Faso, R-19, at his D.C. office, to make their concerns known. “We can wield power in Otsego County,” she said. “We can and must focus on Congress and make clear the consequences at the voting booth.” “We have to stand together and speak out,” said Heller. If, as promised, the Republicans overturn the ACA, Faso will have “abandoned his constituents, and we will remember this at the polls.” “My daughter Sasha is marching in D.C.,” said Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig. “I couldn’t go there,

so I thought I’d come out here.” A few hours earlier in Oneonta, 500 people marched along Main Street from Chestnut Street to South Main, sometimes four shoulder to shoulder in one of a reported 600 “Sister Marches” taking place across all seven continents. “I can’t believe we have to do this again,” said Linda Randall, Oneonta. “Every day, from now on, we have to be on top of what’s happening at the White House,” said Lee Fisher, president of the local chapter of the NAACP. “I never come out for these things, but today was too important,” said Deb Blake. “It’s so easy to get discouraged, but the crowd here makes me happy beyond belief.” After the march, everyone crowded into Muller Plaza to hear speakers and music. “This all started with a conversation in Aldi’s,” said organizer Lisa St. Onge. “We wished we could go to D.C., but we realized we have a great opportunity here. What we say really matters. We can stand together for peace, freedom and justice for all.” “I don’t see you as protesters,” said Rev. Craig Schwalenberg, pastor, Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta. “I see you as prayerful protectors of equal rights, social justice and economic

An elated Liz Callahan shares her message a final time as the Cooperstown vigil broke up as the sun went down.

justice.” Darcy Gibson played John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Shinique Smith, president and founder of SUNY Oneonta’s Divine Leaders, recited one of her poems: “I wanna know what privilege feels like. How it grazes across my skin.” Both marches were peaceful and met little resistance. In Oneonta, one man yelled out a second-floor apartment above Capresso, “Build that wall!” But after about 10 minutes without a response, gave up. David Lacey walked around the square a few times with a small,

hand-written pro-Trump sign, then retreated across the street to watch There were no detractors in Cooperstown. In D.C., “there were a couple people in a truck yelling Trump slogans at us,” said Atwell. “But we just ignored them.” And Kim Muller, the former mayor of Oneonta, who also attended in D.C., hopes that the spirit of the protest will continue. “I want to capture everyone’s passion and continue this movement,” she said. “I’m already talking to people to start planning where we go from here.”

For Walker, First D.C. Visit; For Casale, First Presidential Inaugural INAUGURAL/From A1 a Bush or a Clinton, someone who’s been in politics for years and years.” A frequent D.C. visitor, but at his first inaugural, veteran political operative Vince Casale, the Otsego County GOP chairman, sensed it too. “He’s a business guy,” Casale thought on hearing Donald Trump’s first speech as president. “He’s ready to get down to business.” For Walker, everything was new, and there was a lot to absorb Friday, Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, as he caught the subway at 4 a.m. in the Maryland suburbs. “Two stations down, it started to get really packed.” Emerging at L’Enfant Plaza, he headed south to the “red gate,” got through security and stationed himself in the SRO section by 7:30. “The sun was rising; it was beautiful.” “The one thing I noticed right away was the diversity of the crowd,” he said. “I know people say, oh, it’s just a bunch of white people supporting Trump.” But he found himself waiting in line next to two Native American ladies from New Mexico, one who had worked on the Trump campaign there. “I had my Trump stuff on and they had their Trump stuff on,” said Bobby. “They were very excited.” “It was a long wait,” he recounted the Monday he returned home, arriving back in Cooperstown the night before. Hand warmers helped. He did take one bathroom break and made a discovery: The porta pottie company was called Don’s

Bobby Walker snapped a selfie with Steven Mnuchin, President Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary.

Johns; someone had covered all the logos. “The speech was fantastic,” said the Cooperstown Central senior. “I had chills at the part where he talked about, no matter whether you’re black or tan, everybody bleeds red patriotism. I really enjoyed the speech – the parts where he called for unity. Give me a chance to get things started – and we’ll go from there.” Hoping for a good spot at the Inaugural Parade, Bobby headed out a little early. “Right before I was going to go through security, a couple of hundred of Black Lives Matter protesters came up. It was kind of eerie. It was down in a square, and they poured over the stairs, trying to take over the checkpoint,” he said. “I was a little nervous. I didn’t want to get caught in the middle of anything.” He positioned himself alongside Pennsylvania Avenue, hoping to see the president. (The Times Union had taken a photo

of Walker and Trump at an Albany rally during the campaign.) The president and first lady emerged from the limousine at a couple of points, but not where Bobby was stationed; he saw Melania, but she blocked the view of her husband. After the parade, Bobby reconnected with Cooperstown pals who had come with him: MacGuire Benton, chair of the Otsego Young Democrats, Matthew Birch and the Senchysyn twins, Isaac and Isaiah, and spent the afternoon exploring the activities. Otsego County GOP Chairman Vince Casale snapped this image of President Trump’s swear“All of it is walking,” said Walker. “My feet were ing-in from his seat in front of the Capitol. very sore. I was happy to from Casale and Krogh’s Yorkers to watch the Inauget back to the hotel every seats. “I turned around guration from the eighth night. I don’t think I’ve floor of the Newseum, three once,” said Vince, “and ever fallen asleep faster in was absolutely taken aback blocks from the Capitol. my life.” by the number of people After the ceremony, Vince Across the way from amassed.” and Lynn returned to their Walker, by 10:30 a.m. CasaAs for the speech, “I cerroom at the Capitol Hille and wife Lynn Krogh had tainly wasn’t surprised by ton. It was just a couple of seats, courtesy of Lynn’s anything he said. He speaks blocks from where D.C. pogodmother, who works on truth to his supporters. It lice and rioters clashed, but Capitol Hill. “But everywas a short speech, one of they heard nothing. That body wanted to stand,” he the shorter inaugural adevening, they attended the said. Coincidentally, they dresses. I was not surprised. Freedom Ball at the Hilton, were seated next to comeI think it was apropos for one of a relatively modest dian/actor Tim Allen and his the kind of candidate we three Inaugural galas. “He wife, Jane, and got to know saw in Donald Trump. He’s and Melania danced at all of the couple. Just in from not into pomp and circumthem.” L.A., the Allens considered stance.” “I’ve been to D.C. more the 50-degree weather freezThe evening before, the times than I can count,” said ing. couple had attended the Casale, “and I’ve been there “Even though a lot of New York Society Ball, and for a number of different Trump supporters have been had seen Otsego County’s reasons. The whole place tagged as a rowdy, raucous new congressman, John had a different feeling, a bunch, the ceremony’s efFaso, and other Otsego whole different feeling.” fect was awe,” said Casale. County attendees. Bobby Walker’s Inaugu“You could tell people were Casale’s father, former ration Day was bookended aware of the magnitude of Assemblyman Tony Casale by novel experiences. what was happening: The of Cooperstown and wife The day before, he and transfer of power that only Theresa, were in D.C. for his pals had joined a line happens in very few counmost of the week. The halfway around the block to tries. You feel that sense.” Casale parents – he is senior go through security and pick While the size of the adviser to State Republican up his ticket at Faso’s office Inaugural crowd is being Chairman Ed Cox – hosted in the Longworth Office debated, it was impressive a gathering for 650 New Building. The congress-

man was in a meeting, but his wife, Mary Frances, came out to say hi. A TV was on, and Steve Mnuchin, Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, was on CNN. Exiting, Walker and friends were walking by the Treasury Department and he recognized a surprised Mnuchin, not quite used to celebrity yet. The two had a selfie taken together. The day after Inauguration, there were more unexpected adventures. Hoping to take in the Smithsonian, the Cooperstown contingent waded into a thicker and thicker crowd, not realizing they were entering Ground Zero of the Women’s March on Washington. Suddenly, squeezing around a corner, there was march headliner Madonna, and ousted party chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Katie Perry. “There I was with my Trump hat on,” Bobby recounted later. “Some people kind of joked with me: ‘I think you’re at the wrong rally, buddy.’” Then one of the Senchysyn twins said, “Someone just spit on you.” Walker turned around “and there was spit on my jacket.” He slipped his red “Make America Great Again” cap under the jacket and the teens headed off to sightsee elsewhere. Back home, though, Bobby Walker was philosophical: “Politics is one of the most divisive businesses to be in. Politics has to do with people’s core beliefs. But being there with MacGuire, I know people can still be friends, and go and do political things, and still be really involved.”

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Very Spacious Town of Oneonta Home! Updated kitchen features stainless steel Jenn-Air appliances, Corian counters and radiant floor heat. Master BR has large master bath and private balcony. Another BR boasts 2 rooms, so make another suite for family or guests. Back of home overlooks the Oneonta Country Club. Grab your golf cart and ride out your backyard for a few rounds of golf! MLS#106621 $209,000

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(7668) Welcoming 4-BR, 2-bath remodeled residence offers large rooms, office, formal DR, gas woodstove, newer windows, laminate flooring, modern kitchen, laundry. Garage, newer roof and electric, rocking-chair front porch. Cooperstown Schools. Hubbell’s Co-Exclusive—$219,900

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MLS#108799 Springfield $599,900 This country home has beautiful Otsego Lake views from both the first- and second-story porches. Perfectly renovated in 2010. All 3 BRs have a private bath: 1 is on the first floor, 2 on the second floor. Formal LR, library and DR. Large 2-car garage w/guest apartment. Just minutes from the Glimmerglass Opera and downtown Cooperstown. Dave LaDuke, Broker 607-435-2405

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BOB SMULLENS 5K, the continuously run race in Otsego County, begins 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, on Main Street, finishes in Cooper Park. Registration, 10:30 a.m. at Carnival Headquarters, 134 Main St. (next to Cooperstown Diner).

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purpose. I’d seen several local attempts from teachers to set up science days, but I wanted to make a distinct science space.” And that Science Discovery Center was re-dedicated as the A.J. Read Science Discovery Center Wednesday, Jan. 18, on the first floor of the newly renovated Physical Science Building. “By the time I knew they were going to name it after Please See SCIENCE, B7

CHEFS GALORE: Local chefs will prepare dinner, including local foods, four seasonal soups, beer, wine, desserts, 5-8 p.m., Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. Live music. SEE FULL CARNIVAL SCHEDULE AT ALLOTSEGO.COM

SNOW FUN: Five Star Subaru’s Cabin Fever Winterfest – sledding, hiking, snowshoeing – is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Gilbert Lake State Park, Laurens. MOVIE NIGHT: Relax in the pool and enjoy movie with friends. Root beer floats afterward. Register at front desk. Oneonta Family YMCA, 20 Ford Ave., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday Jan. 27. NEW EXHIBIT: “Oneonta’s Trolley Line: The Southern New York Railway, ” opening reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St.

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO Thursday, January 26

ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Meet the artist behind the exhibit titled “Celestial/Terrestrial” with a gallery talk by the artists at 6 p.m. Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts Gallery, 106 Fine Arts, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, https:// www.oneonta.edu/academics/ art/gallery/gallery.html LAURENS FIRE RELIEF – 5-8 p.m. Come support the 4 families that were affected by the Jan. 19 Laurens fire. Includes spaghetti dinner, face painting, and a DJ. Moose Lodge, 87 West Broadway, Oneonta. Info, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1814115355503745/ CANVAS & CORKS – 6 p.m. Paint and sip a beverage with artist Susan Jones Kenyon. Cost $75. Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, http://www.otesaga.com/events OPEN HOUSE – 6-7:30 p.m. Oneonta Community Christian School invites the community to see the school and meet the educators. Oneonta Community Christian School, 158 River St.,

Oneonta. Info, http://www.occseagles.org/ TOASTMASTERS – 6:157:30 p.m. Come practice your public speaking in a supportive environment. The Green Earth, 4 Market St., Oneonta. Info, http:// oneonta.toastmastersclubs.org/ DISCUSSION – 7-8 p.m. Dinner and a Panel discussion “Know Your Rights.” Chesebro Room, Dewar Hall, Hartwick College, Hartwick Dr., Oneonta. Info, http://www.hartwick.edu/news/ hartwick-college-celebrates-kingjr-civil-rights-heritage-month/

Friday, January 27

WINTER CARNIVAL – Through 2/4. Info, http://www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com/ BOOK SALE – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Meeting Room, Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. HISTORY EXHIBITION – Noon4 p.m.. “Oneonta’s Trolley Line: The Southern New York Railway.” Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.oneontahistory. org/upcomingevents.htm#More SEMINAR – 3-4 p.m. Michael

Aryee presents “SUNY Oneonta STEM Attrition and Degree Completion: The Role of Non-Cognitive Attributes of Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations, and Interest.”Fitzelle Hall, Room 205, SUNY Oneonta. Info, https:// oneonta.collegiatelink.net/events DINNER THEATER – 6 p.m. Gilbertsville Mt. Upton Drama Club presents “A Travelogue Cabaret.” Cost $15, no dinner $5. Proceeds benefit GMU BOE Scholarship fund. Info & tickets district office (607) 783-2207 ext. 140 MOVIE NIGHT – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Float with you friends in the pool while enjoying a movie. Root bear floats will be served afterward. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, http://www. oneontaymca.org/

Saturday, January 28

ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m. 2 Dietz St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.org/ COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, http://www.

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otsego2000.org/cooperstownfarmers-market-and-agriculture/ QUILT SHOW – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring your quilts to register for the Fenimore Quilt Club Show. Info, http://www.cooperstownart. com/ SEWING DAY – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Help make feminine hygiene products to help low-income girls stay in school. First Presbyterian Church, 156 Main St., Unadilla. Info, (607)643-8209 WINTERFEST – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stay warm and have fun with outdoor activities like sledding, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, campfires and more. Free! Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. Info, www. cabinfeverwinterfest.com MEETING – 7 p.m. Fly Creek Area Historical Society, Fly Creek Methodist Church, 811 Cty. Rd. 26, Fly Creek. Info, fcahs.org PLAY READING – 7:30 p.m. Free reading of T.S. Eliot’s “Murder In The Cathedral.” 18 local performers to participate. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Hobart. Info, http://www.hobartbookvillage.com/ MORE CALENDAR, B5

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Enjoy the view of the lake, stay warm by the fire & have a FUN-FILLED day!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28TH 11 AM - 3 PM Gilbert Lake State Park, Laurens for more information, go to www.cabinfeverwinterfest.com Our 47th Season!

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Eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz and swing!

Annie & The Hedonists

Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 pm Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown

Please call the Otesaga’s Hawkeye Grill at 607-547-9931 for dinner reservations before the show!

TiCkeTS: $20 for adults $15 for senior citizens and college students with current ID $8 for students age 13-18 Children age 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Call 607-547-1812. Tickets also available at Church & Scott Pharmacy, Fly Creek General Store and Riverwood. Upcoming Event: Nile Tickets available on line at http://www.cooperstownconcertseries.org/ SaturdayWillie March 11, 2017 Otesaga Resort Hotel

Cooperstown Concert Series programs are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Other support provided by Sound Performance.

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A medallion is hidden somewhere in Cooperstown! Medallion Hunt! WIN $500!!

134 Main Street, Cooperstown

THIRD CLUE! I guess it’s time to provide another clue Some people call it the way, some call it a pass through I’d volunteer my help, but I’m unable to search Perhaps look somewhere as common as a birch 1. WHERE: Medallion will only be hidden on Village Public Property. a. Medallion will NOT be hidden on private property. b. Medallion will NOT be hidden on Doubleday Field. c. Medallion will NOT be hidden in any construction sites. ** No Village property will be dug up or destroyed during the Medallion Hunt. 2. WHO: Anyone can participate in the Medallion Hunt, EXCEPT: a. Immediate family members of the Winter Carnival Committee are INELIGIBLE to win the Medallion Hunt prize. b. All contestants under the age of 18 must have permission of a parent or guardian to participate. c. All contestants agree that the Freeman’s Journal and the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, their advertisers and agents, and the Village of Cooperstown and town of Otsego will have no liability whatsoever, and

will be held harmless by contestants of any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting in whole of, in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in contest. 3. WHEN: Clues about the location will be published by the Freeman’s Journal for three weeks prior to Winter Carnival. a. When the medallion is found, the finder must immediately notify the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, by calling 607-547-9983. b. The winner will be required to execute and return a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY and GENERAL RELEASE FORM within 14 days of notification. If winner is under the age of 18, the Certificate must be signed by his or her parent or guardian. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.

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Sponsoring the Winter Carnival SAS Dog Show

January 28, 10:30 am Pioneer Park, Main Street

So grab a coat, a hat, and tie up each boot It’s time to go find the loot!

www.dogwildsupply.com Call 607-547-8111 Pet suPPlies · grooming · doggie daycare

Join us during the 2017 Winter Carnival! Winter Carnival kick off Fri., Jan. 28 at 8 pm with live music by Hop City Hellcats

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Pong Tournament (21 & Older) Wed., Feb. 1, 6 pm-9 pm

(Stop by today to register your team!)

Open Mic Night with the Lions Club Thurs., Feb. 2 , 7 pm - 10 pm •

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market YEAR ROUND • EVERY SAtURDAY • 10 am-2 pm

Featuring Winter Carnival Events:

Dessert Lovers Tasting Grilled Cheese for a Good Cause Lip Synch Battle Chicken Wing Eating Contest

101 Main Street, Pioneer Alley www.CooperstownFarmersMarket.org

22 Chestnut Street Cooperstown 607-435-7062 Sunday:

Make Your Valentine’s Reservations Today!

11 am to 9 pm

Good Food • Good People Good Drinks

11 am to 10 pm

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Brunch: 9:30 am to 2 pm Dinner: 3 pm to 9 pm

Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday

Russ Smith Garbage Collection and Roll-Off Service 607-547-9618 339 County Hwy 26 Cooperstown

Spurbeck’S Grocery Celebrating 75 Years!

“We cut the cheese while you wait”

Enjoy the Winter Carnival! Cooperstown Diner 136½ Main St., Cooperstown

61 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown

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BaCk alley Grille

8 Hoffman Lane, Cooperstown Opening for the season in May!

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Saturday, Jan. 28 Noon to 5 pm 21 and over ONLY. Free tasting and 10% off purchase of any Carnival selections. 45 Pioneer Street 607-547-8100 Open M-Th: 10 am - 7pm Fri-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm Sun: Noon - 5 pm

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Proud to support the 50th Winter Carnival!

Hours: Mon - Fri, 10 am to 6 pm Sat 9 am to 2 pm • Closed Sunday

presents a Wine-derful Tasting Event!

Extra Aged NY Cheddar Local Products Over 300 Beer Varieties Groceries SUB SHOP

24 hour emergency service w/ service plans• FREE estimates

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Get out your crayons and color our Winter Carnival “Kick Off” Snowman! Send your masterpiece into The Freeman’s Journal (see contest rules) for a chance to win a prize! ALL artwork will be displayed in The Freeman’s Journal windows at 21 Railroad Ave. in Cooperstown.

Go to www.allotsego.com for the Coloring Contest art or come by The Freeman’s Journal at 21 Railroad Ave., Cooperstown

Cooperstown Enjoy the Natural Winter Foods Carnival! Extensive Grocery Selection Gourmet Specialty Items

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Enjoy the 50th Cooperstown Winter Carnival! Best wishes from your friends at

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Legal notice Notice of Formation of DEMATT 1 PROPERTY, LLC Art. Of Org. Ned with SSNY on 01/04/17. Offc. Loc: Otsego Cty. SSNY desig. as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be sewed. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 5 Grand St Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6LegalMar.2 Legal notice SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF OTSEGO GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, against DANIEL CROWELL, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF OTSEGO COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET A. FICKETT, MAGGIE REINMANN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARGARET A. FICKETT, EUGENE ROWELL AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARGARET A. FICKETT, LORENA SPAULDING AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARGARET A. FICKETT, HAROLD FICKETT as heir to the Estate of Margaret A. Fickett, WAYNE ROWELL as heir to the Estate of Margaret A. Fickett, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC. REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-F, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants -Index no. 1700133/14. Plaintiff designates Otsego County as the place of trial situs of the real property. To the above named Defendants– YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint

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Filed 11/1/16. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/O Darby Connor, 27 Eagle St, Copperstown, NY 13326. Purpose: General. 6LegalJan.26 Legal notice Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company, (LLC) Name: DE NOVO HAIR, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/29/2016. 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: P.O. Box 564, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: Any lawful purpose 6LegalJan.26 Legal notice Notice of Formation of The Allstadt Hardin Family Enterprises Limited Partnership. Certificate filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/30/2016. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Louis W. Allstadt, 18 Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326. Name/address of each genl. ptr. available from SSNY. Term: until 12/31/2065. Purpose: any lawful activity. 6LegalJan26

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Sunday, January 29

SNOW TUBING – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Park provides snow tube with $5 tubing fee. No charge to enter park. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Cty. Hwy. 31, Cooperstown. Info, http://www. thisiscooperstown.com/events/ snow-tubing-glimmerglass-statepark HISTORY RECEPTION – 1-3

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO p.m. Celebrating the Oneonta Trolley Line exhibit. Free and open to the public. Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http:// www.oneontahistory.org/upcomingevents.htm#More

WINTER CONCERT – 3-5 p.m. The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble perform under the direction of Uli Speth. Anderson Theater, Hartwick College, Oneonta. Info, http://www.ldye.org/ DOLLAR DINNER – 4:30-

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Nicely Furnished Two Bedroom, 2nd floor apt. Located off I -88, Exit 16 and approx. 1 mile east of Price Chopper Plaza. $950 per month includes electric. MLS#107485. Call Benson Agency Real Estate at 607432-4391. TFN HOMES FOR RENT Available Immediately, Spacious 3 or 4 BR, 2 Bath, Kitchen w/Island, Den, LivRm w/ Fireplace, Dining & FamRm w/Pellet Stove, Enclosed Porch, Garage, 15 Acres, Located 3 Miles From Cooperstown. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ (607) 267-2683 (cell) TFN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY TURN-KEY BUSINESS FOR SALE! Thriving Downtown Oneonta Eatery seeks new business owner/operator. Smart interior renovations and updates coupled with a rare 2nd to none out-

door seating area venue makes your operation run at the heart of center city Oneonta. For more Info Contact Rodger Moran at Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC 607-287-1559. TFN LAND FOR SALE FINANCED READY TO BUILD LOTS FOR SALE: Prestigious Winney Hill Commons address can be yours! School, tennis court, pool all walkable, along with gorgeous views! Shovel ready lots feature underground utilities and public water/sewer/natural gas. Owner financing: $35,000 price, $5,000 down, $30,000 @ 5% for 5 years $566 per month. Call today, build your future home tomorrow! Contact Rodger Moran at Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC 607-2871559 TFN

LEGALS Legal Legal notice Notice of Formation of Ford and Hill Holdings LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/2016. Office Location: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process: Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., 93 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820. Purpose: any lawful activities. 6LegalJan26 Legal notice Notice of Formation of 11-13 Church Street LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/22/2016. Office Location: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process: Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., 93 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820. Purpose: any lawful activities. 6LegalJan26 Legal notice Notice of Formation of Oneonta Depot Sauces LLC. Arts. Of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/12/2015. Office Location: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process: Robert A. Gouldin, Esq., 93 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820. Purpose: any lawful activities. 6LegalJan26 Legal notice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited

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2 Maple Street LLC, for which the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on December 14, 2016. The office of said entity is to be located in Otsego County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company, upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address within this State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon her is 24 Lake Street, Cooperstown, New York 13326. The purpose of the business of such limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalJan26 Legal notice Urban Dog Acres LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/25/16. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated an agent upon whom the process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, PO Box 83, Leonardsville, NY 13364. General purpose. 6LegalJan26 Legal notice

6:30 p.m. Serving chicken and biscuits, salad, fruit, and homemade desserts. “Red Door” Church, Corner of Main St. and Walling Ave., Oneonta. Info, https://www.facebook.com/ TheRedDoorChurch/

Monday, January 30

CITRUS SALE – Last day to order California large navel oranges or Florida Pink seedless grapefruit, 21 for $10. Pickup February 15-16. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St, Oneonta. To order call (607)4324102 or (607) 431-9020. DIGITAL LITERACY – 6:307:30 p.m. Is it real or is it fake? Learn how to evaluate news and information in the digital age. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ DRAWING GROUP – 7-9 p.m. Come practice drawing with a live model. $10 donation. To attend call the Cooperstown Art Association, (607)547-9777.

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KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, http://www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar NARCAN TRAINING – 3-4 p.m. Become certified to administer NARCAN in an emergency situation. Save a Life. Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties Inc., 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, http://www. friendsofrecoverydo.org/ DAVE’S FLICK PICKS – 6:30-8 p.m. “Sully” staring Tom Hanks in the film adaptationf of the events of the miracle on the Hudson. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, http:// www.villagelibraryofcooperstown. org/calendar

Wednesday, February 1

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St.., Cooperstown. Info, http://www. villagelibraryofcooperstown. org/calendar DISCUSSION GROUP – 35 p.m. Discussion of current events. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, http://www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar MINECRAFT – 3:30-5:30 p.m. Open hours, no registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/ FILM SERIES – 7 p.m. Winter Wednesday’s film series showing of “The Revenant.” Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, http://foothillspac.org/

Thursday, February 2

3-D PRINTING – 10-11:30 a.m. Design a keepsake heart box for someone special. Fee based on weight Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ MORE CALENDAR, B8

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Probation Assistant - $27,524 - $32,429 Responsible for assisting probation officers in a local probation agency in selected tasks to allow probation officers to concentrate on individual, group and community needs requiring professional attention and specifically to offer greater supportive assistance to persons serviced by the probation agency. •••••••• For applications and minimum qualifications, visit the Otsego County Personnel Office, 183 Main Street Cooperstown, or our web page at www.otsegocountyemployment.com. EOE

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Name: VALLEY VIEW FARM GUESTHOUSE LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 4 October 2016. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3897 St Hwy 205, Hartwick, NY 13348. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

Assists staff members and clients by performing supportive services that relate to determining financial eligibility for the various programs administered by local social services districts. Supporting staff in implementing programs and delivery of services to clients. LDTF: 2/1/17

Community Services Worker (P/T) –$13.0145/Hour

Homemaker - $22,750 - $26,715 Perform general household duties which include teaching homemaking and/or child care skills on an individual basis to families, or assist the elderly when needed. LDTF: 2/1/17 For applications and minimum qualifications, visit the Otsego County Personnel Office, 183 Main Street Cooperstown, or our web page at www.otsegocountyemployment.com. EOE

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Nancy Waller, 98; World Traveler, Advocate For Justice, Writer COOPERSTOWN – Nancy Waller, world-traveler, advocate for peace, social justice and prison reform, lifelong writer and artist, died peacefully Jan. 10, 2017, at the Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home, Cooperstown, her three daughters and pastor at her side. She was 98. Born Anne Bigelow Thomson in Nanking, China, Nancy was a daughter of James Claude Thomson and Margaret Seabury Cook Thomson. She grew up in pre-Communist China.

Her father, a biochemist, was head of the Chemistry Department at the University of Nanking, one of several Christian colleges established in the early 20th century to educate China’s “best and brightest.” Her mother, a Smith College alumna, taught literature there; she also advised their neighbor, whom Nancy knew as “Aunt Pearl,” on a manuscript that was published as “The Good Earth.” Aunt Pearl was of course Pearl Buck. Nancy described her

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childhood in “My Nanking Home,” self-published in 2010, as a “haven of affection and acceptance for us and our friends.” She attended Hillcrest international elementary school in Nanking, after that a boarding school, Shanghai American School, graduating in 1936. Her schoolmates included Huston Smith, known today for his authoritative studies of the world’s religions, and Harriet Mills, who became a Chinese scholar – but not before imprisonment in China as a spy. Nancy attended Ginling College, the women’s college of the University of Nanking, for her freshman year, leaving Nanking, as tensions were rising, just months before Japanese forces invaded the city in what is referred to as the Nanking Massacre. She attended the Geneva College for Women, in Switzerland, for her sophomore year, then Smith College, Northampton, Mass. It was only her second experience in a school in the United States, her first having been Miss Fine’s School in Princeton, N.J., when the family was on a one-year furlough years earlier. After gaining secretarial skills – something all young women needed to do – she worked for the Chinese Industrial Cooperative, a supposed radical group that later merged with United China Relief. Then, “no longer noisily a pacifist,” she enrolled in the HarvardRadcliffe Program in Business Administration (today part of the Harvard Business School, which women could not then attend). Her degree took her to the personnel department of Time-Life,

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where she made her mark by hiring Henry Grunwald as a copy boy. Grunwald was to become managing editor of Time magazine in 1968. It was on a blind date when Nancy was at Smith that she first met Julius Earll Waller, Jr., a Princeton student. She called him Jerry. On April 4, 1943, they were married in Kearney, Neb., where Jerry was stationed in the Army Air Forces. Jerry promptly received orders for Europe, where he remained until the end of the war. Jerry returned as a captain in 1945, and the couple settled in Cooperstown, where Jerry was a teacher at the Cooperstown Academy (now the site of Bassett Hall). Their first daughter, Anne, was born in Cooperstown. The next year they moved to South Kent School, a boarding school in Connecticut, where Jerry taught French and Latin and coached athletics for the next 35 years. South Kent was also where Nancy and Jerry started a family: Sydney, and Margaret were born there and the three daughters grew up on the school campus. In 1957-59, the Wallers moved to France, where

Jerry earned a graduate degree at the University of Poitiers. They enrolled their daughters, all under age 10 and the only Americans, in the French public school. Nancy ran the household, was active in the Protestant Reformed Church, made friendships that lasted a lifetime, and also learned French, which would get in the way whenever she tried to put together a sentence in Chinese. Nancy and Jerry also lived in Toulouse France in 1974-75. Back in South Kent, Nancy was active in community issues, advocating for a kindergarten and housing for the elderly. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and the Kent Congregational Church, and she hosted Sunday afternoon teas at the Waller home for the SKS students. Upon Jerry’s retirement in 1982, Nancy and Jerry embarked on an eight-month road trip around the perimeter of the country, before taking up residence in Cherry Valley. Their house had been built in 1793, and it had a name – Willow Hill. They had bought it years earlier, on Nancy’s whim, and they had painstakingly restored it and the grounds, creating magnificent flower and vegetable gardens. In the 1990s they sold Willow Hill and built an entirely new house on a hill in Roseboom to be closer to the woods of Jerry’s tree farm. Nancy was a witty, passionate woman, interested in the world, people, politics, peace. In the last decade she read Chinese and French history, studied the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the American presidency. Although her hearing

and sight diminished, she remained well-informed and fully conversant on issues of the day and regularly wrote letters to the editor, government officials and Supreme Court justices. She was an activist who literally stood up for what she believed in – every Wednesday in front of the Cooperstown Post Office, protesting wars and bad politics, since the tragedy of 9/11. Nancy is survived by three daughters, Anne Seabury Waller Auerbach and husband, Joel, Brookline, Mass., Sydney Lancaster Waller, Cooperstown, and Margaret (“Peggy”) Earll Waller Burhoe and husband, Richards, Brookline, Mass.; six grandchildren: Peter, of Brooklyn, David and wife Peninah, of Nairobi, Kenya, Jocelyn and husband Jason, of Denver, Colo., Rebecca, also of Nairobi, Samuel, of Portland, Maine, and Anna, also of Brookline, and many nieces and nephews and cherished friends. Jerry, her husband of 70 years, died on March 27, 2013. She was predeceased by her sister, Sydney Thomson Brown, and brothers, James Claude Thomson, Jr., and John Seabury Thomson, who spent their childhood with her in Nanking. A service of thanksgiving for the life of Nancy Waller will be offered at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at the First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev. Elsie Armstrong Rhodes, pastor, officiating. Memorial gifts may be directed to Southern Poverty Law Center, The Fortune Society, or the Living Waters program of the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are entrusted to the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

Leslie B. Gray, 92, Springfield Center; President Of Syracuse Appraisal Firm SPRINGFIELD CENTER – Leslie B. Gray, 92, a nationally recognized real-estate appraiser, passed away at home with his family at his side on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, 2017. Les was born in April 1924 in East Springfield to Harold S. and Gladys B. Gray. He graduated from Springfield Central School in 1941 and attended Morrisville Ag & Tech, earning an associate degree in 1943. After attending Cornell University, he returned to Graycrest, the family farm

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in East Springfield. He married the love of his life, Janet Louise Gros, on April 29, 1944. They lived and worked on the farm until 1956, when Les began his career as a real estate appraiser. In 1964, he moved his family to Syracuse and was a founding member and president of Pomeroy Appraisal Associates until 1988. He earned the MAI designation and was honored as a counselor of real estate (CRE) by the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers. He loved his work and was a nationally recognized appraisal expert. After retiring, he and Janet returned to their beloved Springfield. With that as their home base, they traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, spending much of their time visiting friends and family and National Parks and monuments. Les had strong ties to his community. He was an Eagle Scout and a scout leader, a charter member of the Springfield Fire Department, and an active member of St. Mary’s

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Episcopal Church. His guiding principle was “keep us ever mindful of the needs of others.” He participated in Kiwanis, served as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and served on the Town of Springfield Planning Board and school board. His love of nature was a force throughout his life. He loved hiking and camping, particularly in the Adirondacks, where he was instrumental in the creation of some of the earliest conservation easements. He enjoyed cross-country skiing and water sports, including swimming, fishing, sailing, and canoeing, and was an avid gardener. Some of Les’ most cherished memories were of the outdoors, and his love of nature lives on in his children and grandchildren.

Les died after a full life and a brief illness. Shortly before he passed, he noted “it’s been a long road, but I wouldn’t change a thing.” He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Janet; sons Bill (Wanda), Peter (Cheryl), Les; daughters Judy (Jon) Wetsig, and Laurie (Dan) Parkinson; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his sisters Janet Cook and Dorothy Parker Larreau. Calling hours are 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Springfield Center. A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, followed by a reception at the Parish House. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Mary’s Church, 7690 State Highway 80, Springfield Center, NY 13468; Susquehanna Animal Shelter, 4841 Route 28, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820; or a charity of one’s choice.

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Max’s Samaritan Is Helped By Other Samaritans PALS/From B1 had been looking for a rescue dog. Of course I said yes.” The Mr. Mo Project is a nationwide effort that helps re-home senior dogs to keep them out of shelters. It pays medical expenses for injured dogs and finds new owners when financial or other hardships force owners to give up their dogs. At 10, Max was eligible, and Mr. Mo paid $6,000 for the surgery, which included amputating his back right leg. “They would have paid even if the owners had claimed him,” said Marchi. “I don’t know why they gave him up.” But for Marchi, it was more than good luck that he Ian Austin/ ctive.living found Max. Soon after bringing Max home, supplies started showing up to help Ed Marchi care for his new pal. “In the ’80s, I had a cocker spaniel named Max,” he said. “And after he said. “It’s been a slow plight – and his happy “The first night I had him, Covey died, I was going to process for him.” ending. “The kindness of I had a little prime rib left PetSmart every week for But the Mr. Mo Project strangers is a beautiful over, so I hid his pills in their shelter-animal events. had a few more surprises thing,” he said. “It’s given that. That worked for a day. There was another dog, in store. “I came home on me a lot of hope.” Then I tried meatballs, but Max, that I really liked, but Monday and found all these Max is slowly coming he figured that out. Then hot when I held him, I realized boxes from Amazon on my off a 12-pill-a-day regimen, dogs, and that seems to be that he wasn’t the right dog porch,” he said. “They were many of them pain meds, working. He’s smart.” for me. I asked if there was all for Max – special food, but he’s beginning to get up Currently, Max goes to a another family he would be toys, blankets, beds, even a and move around his new doggy daycare while Marchi better for, and the girl told gate and a camera so I can environment. “Last week, is at work as administrator me yes. “Then the next day, watch him from my phone he wasn’t walking,” he of the Daughters of Charity I got a call about this Max. while I’m at work. said. “Now he’s getting up assisted living center. “I’ve That’s just how the universe “And on Tuesday, there and coming into the living met other people who have works.” were even more.” room, into the bedroom to amputee dogs and talked to At first, Max was stressed The Mr. Mo Project has sleep, repositioning himself them,” he said. in his new home. “Imagine a page set up where people if he’s uncomfortable. He’s And he hopes that soon you go out one day and the can donate to each dog becoming motivated.” he’ll be able to bring Max next day you wake up, your through an Amazon wish He’s also becoming more into work with him. “I know leg is gone and you’re never list, and Max had drawn aware of his food. “He’s the ladies would love him,” going back home again,” a lot of attention with his tough to feed,” said Marchi. he said.

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For Founder A.J. Read, SUNY Science Center Was A Labor Of Love SCIENCE/From B1 me, it was too late to stop it,” he joked. “I guess I’ll just suffer through it.” An Albany native, Albert J. Read studied physics at SUNY Albany, graduating with a bachelor’s in 1947. He served in the Army in 1950-52. “I thought I had done a good job teaching physics while I was at Albany, but apparently, they didn’t have much need for it,” he said. “I ended up teaching typing at Fort Dix.” He returned to complete his master’s at Albany in 1954, and taught at RPI and Morrisville Ag & Tech before arriving at SUNY Oneonta in 1958. When trying to figure out where to put such a science museum, he remembered the basement of the Physical Science building, where the baseball team used to practice. “It had a dirt floor, and they used to spray it with water to keep the dust down,” he said. “The first thing we did when we got the space was to pour a concrete floor,” he said. “The next thing we did was put down a carpet because of all the noise happy children make.” While working through the SUNY the state accreditation processes, Read also did the fundraising. “I was shameless about soliciting donations and grants,” he

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said. “We raised $100,000.” He also made the majority of the exhibits himself. “I used whatever was cheap and easy to find,” he said. A spoon tied to a length of string, for example, was used to demonstrate vibrations and sound. “It’s a thing of beauty,” he said. “You put the two knots in your ears and bump the spoon against the table, you can really hear the different sounds it can make through the vibrations.” Or to duplicate the Cartesian diver, René Descartes’ classic experiment, a plastic soda bottle with a small rigid tube inside and filled with water, demonstrated the principle of buoyancy. “I used to tell kids it was a lie-detector test,” he said. “I’d ask a question, and then squeeze enough for the tube to sink, and that showed they were telling the truth!” All these exhibits – as well as new robotics and STEM displays – will still be at the Discovery Center, due to reopen March 27, in time for spring break. The center opened in 1990 and has remained open ever since; during renovations, the exhibits were moved to Bugbee Hall, where they may be viewed Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Read, director from 1987 to 2005, also managed an endowment fund that provided scholarships to two SUNY science majors. The center also hired its first full-time employee, Douglas Reilly, as outreach coordinator. “It’s important to encourage curiosity in kids,” said Read. “It’s great to watch a kid when they make an error, to discover for themselves how to do it right.”

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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, JANUARY 26-27, 2017 rial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/youth-programs/ 3-D PRINTING – 6-7 p.m. Design a keepsake heart box for someone special. Fee based on weight. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/calendar/ PRESENTATION – 6:30 p.m.

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Dr. Eric Mooney and his daughter Reilly tell about the annual count of the Saw-whet Owl in Ellenville, NY at Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader, (607) 547-0600.

Friday, February 3

DENTIST – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Northern Catskill Dental holds 15th Annual “Give Kids a Smile Day” for children 2-12 in financial need. One procedure per child with referral for further work. Northern Catskill Dental Associates, 6 Doubleday Ct., Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-

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country of their choosing. Info, http://cceschoharie-otsego. org/events/2017/02/03/4-h-international-night CONTRADANCE – 7:15-10:30 p.m. Otsego Dance Society hosts. Music by Eleemosynary, Robby Poulette calls. No partner or experience needed. All dances taught. Newcomers welcome at 7:15 for an introduction to some basic steps. Suggested donation $8 adults; $4 students and teenagers; kids 12 & under free. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 965-8232, 5478164, www.otsegodancesociety. blogspot.com

Saturday, February 4

ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET – 8 a.m. 9 Dietz St., Oneonta. Info, http://www.oneontafarmersmarket.org/ COOPERSTOWN FARMERS MARKET – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., in Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, http://www. otsego2000.org/cooperstownfarmers-market-and-agriculture/ ICE HARVEST FESTIVAL – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participate in traditional ice harvesting. Includes ice carving, ice fishing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowman village, hot soup buffet, and blacksmithing and cooking demonstrations. Adults and Teens $9, Seniors $7, Children free, Hanford Mills Museum, 51 Cty. Hwy. 12, East Meredith. Info, http://www.hanfordmills.org/ VALENTINES WORKSHOP – 10 a.m.-Noon. Create two valentines hearts for your special somone(s) using polymer clay and decorating materials (bring your own). Cost, members $20, non-members $25. Space limited to 10 participants. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. To register call (607) 547-9777 or email gallery@cooperstownart.com. Info, http://www.cooperstownart. com/for-adults.html

SNOW TUBING – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Park provides snow tube with $5 tubing fee. No charge to enter park. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Cty. Hwy 31, Cooperstown. Info, http://www.thisiscooperstown.com/events/snow-tubingglimmerglass-state-park FATTY BUMPO RACE – 11 a.m. The Clark Sports Center, 124 Cty. Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, http://www.clarksportscenter.com/events/fatty-bumpo/ WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Poet, speed writer, novelist, or short story writer. Come practice your writing in the format of NaNoWriMo at your pace. Share if you want. Led by Jen Donohue. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/hml-writers-group/ READING – 2-4 p.m. A.H. Gilbert reads from her new book “The Crandhall Haunting.” The Green Toad Book Store, 198 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http:// greentoadbookstore.com/ FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE – 6-9 p.m. Includes, dinner buffet, raffles, photo’s, gifts, flowers, and more. Registration required. Members, $80, Non-members, $105. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, http:// www.oneontaymca.org/

Sunday, February 5

SNOW TUBING – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Park provides snow tube with $5 tubing fee. No charge to enter park. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Cty. Hwy. 31, Cooperstown. Info, http://www. thisiscooperstown.com/events/ snow-tubing-glimmerglass-statepark CANO CHILI BOWL – Noon4 p.m., at CANO, Oneonta. Opportunity for amateur and professional chefs to compete and showcase for area potters and bowl decorators. Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, http://www.canoneonta. org/events/chili-bowl/

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