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Village Casts Out Fossil Fuel Stocks In Unanimous Vote, Trustees Split With Treasurer By JIM KEVLIN
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Gib Vincent of Cooperstown, third from front, competed with the Harvard 50th Reunion Boat in the “Head of the Charles” races over the weekend in Cambridge, Mass. Several rowers from Cooperstown and Oneonta competed. Details at
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t is certainly a first in New York State, experts say, perhaps even in the nation. The Village Board voted unanimously Monday, Oct. 24, to divest fossil-fuel stocks from an S&P 500 portfolio in favor of an S&P alternative portfolio of 475 stocks. The smaller index – its symbol is SPYX – contains no fossil-fuel producers. At first, contacts at Elected Officials to Protect New York and 360.org, two organizations formed to lobby municipalities to divest, noted that dozens of communities in
the U.S., the first being Ithaca, have “committed” to divest and are encouraging the State of New York to do so. But it turned out committing hasn’t equalled doing so. “After looking more closely at the commitment, it appears that this will technically be the first full fossil-fuel divestment (from coal, oil AND gas) from a public pension in the nation,” Lindsay Meiman, U.S. communications coordinator for 360.org, said Tuesday, Oct. 25. Village Trustee Lou Allstadt, the retired Mobil executive vice president who has been Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal leading village efforts to move away from fosVillage Trustee Lou Allstadt, left, and Village Trea- sil fuels, said $140,000 from the defined-bensurer Derek Bloomfield offered differing views on efit retirement plan for Cooperstown volunteer using taxpayers money for “social investment.” Please See FOSSILS, A3
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ortune 100 CVS Health has delayed buying the charred Cooperstown Motel site for a third month, until Nov. 21, according to Martin Tillapaugh, attorney for motelier Al O’Brien’s estate. The Aug. 9 fire that gutted the motel complicated what was a straightforward demolition. CVS is trying to nail down the extent of its financial commitment. PUBLIC SPACES GO: The Village Board adopted a law Monday, Oct. 24, reserving six more parking spaces – three on Fish Road and three on Lake between River and Fair – for village employees from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. PARKING BAN: Overnight parking on village streets is prohibited from Nov. 1 to April 1. Overnight parking is available in designated spots in the Doubleday Field and Fowler Way parking lots
So there, Donald Trump. It was the Republican presidential candidate’s MIDDLEFIELD declaration that, if he loses Tuesday, Nov. 8, it t the Otsego County will prove the system is Board of “rigged,” that Elections, prompted a trip two people do to the Board of every job. Elections at the One of the two county’s Meadis a Republican, ows Office the other is a Building, next Democrat. to the county Every task, a jail. member of one When being party is watching interviewed the member of the for this story, other party, and Republican The Freeman’s Journal vice versa. Elections ComRepublican Lori It’s designed missioner Lori Lehenbauer and that way on pur- Democrat Michael L. Lehenbauer pose to keep the Henrici oversee Please See system honest. POLLS, A3 county elections. By JIM KEVLIN
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Phil Pohl, formerly of CCS, now of the Oakland A’s, donated his catcher’s mitt and other mementos of his MLB career to the Hall of Fame Monday, Oct. 24. From left are HoF President Jeff Idelson, spokesman Jon Shestakofsky and Phil’s dad Bruce.
Phil Pohl A Rarity, Hometown Boy Commemorated In Hall Of Fame By LIBBY CUDMORE COOPERSTOWN
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s a kid, Cooperstown native Phil Pohl used to walk through the Baseball Hall of Fame, dreaming that one day he might somehow be part of these
hallowed halls. And on Monday, Oct. 24, that dream came true. “Coming around the corner and seeing my mask in that case, I’m at a loss for words,” he said. Pohl, now the bullpen catcher for the Oakland A’s, donated his catcher’s mask and glove to the Hall for display in its Please See POHL, B7
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year, four days after the shooting. .G. SulzSulzberger was berger, who named deputy pubWednesday, lisher of the eminent Oct. 19, was named newspaper. In that publisher-in-waitrole, he will be preing at the New pared to succeed his York Times, was in Sulzberger father, Arthur Ochs Cooperstown in April Sulzberger Jr., pub2010 to cover the aftermath lisher since 1992. of the Good Friday shootWhile reporting here, the ing of one CCS student by younger Sulzberger, who another in Cooper Park. was 30 at the time, inter“In this village of 2,000, viewed former mayor Carol where phone numbers are B. Waller, District Attorney given by their four-digit suf- John Muehl, Father John P. fixes, people remain badly Rosson, the St. Mary’s passhaken in the aftermath of a tor, Village Historian Hugh violent dispute that left two MacDougall and others. 16-year-old boys recovering The article appeared from gunshot wounds,” he under the headline, “After wrote in a dispatch puba Shooting, Cooperstown lished on April 5 of that Searches for Answers.”
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Honorees at the Otsego Chamber of Commerce annual Celebration of Business Thursday, Oct. 20, at The Otesaga are, from left, SUNY Oneonta intern Ryan Zambrzycki, Chamber President (and host) Barbara Ann Heegan, Hartwick College intern Demi Manesis, Small Business Award winner Anthony Wahl of Wahl to Wahl, the Middlefield used auto parts distributor, Hartwick President Margaret L. Drugovich, whose Center for Craft Food & Beverage won the Breakthrough Award, and retiring Congressman Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, who was recognized for his contributions to the 19th District’s wellbeing.
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Cooperstown May Be First To Divest Fossil-Fuel Stocks, Experts Say FOSSILS/From A1 firefighters and emergency responders was invested in the S&P 500. As a result of Monday’s vote, the money will be shifted in quarters every three months for the next year. Allstadt said this pension fund totals about $900,000, and the village has other money in the stock market.
“There are certainly fossil fuels in those categories … If we see something similar to the ‘X-fossil’ index, we’ll look at that, do our due diligence, and decide.” The decision was not without some controversy, as it was made against the advice of Village Treasurer Derek Bloomfield, who – citing guidelines for CFAs (chartered financial ana-
lysts) – advised them that a fully diversified portfolio, including fossil-fuel stocks, is the most stable. “Social investment should be done with one’s own money,” he added. Historically, Bloomfield continued – and he underscored this was just his opinion – fossil fuels have done more to raise mankind out of poverty than any
other development through the ages. That caused Allstadt to shoot back, “I totally disagree with the statement that fossil fuels have been a boon to humanity. They’ve created a great threat to humanity.” Eventually, he predicted, fossil-fuel stocks will drop, and the village should get ahead of the curve. Trustee Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch seconded Allstadt’s motion, and the rest of the trustees and Mayor Jeff Katz voted aye. Ironically, the trustees then accepted a sales tax report from Trustee Kuch showing July revenues up 27 percent over the year before, largely due to more fans buying gasoline, it was noted, to get back and forth from the record-breaking Griffey Jr.-Piazza induction.
In an interview the next day, Allstadt pointed out that, among others, Mark Carney, Bank of England president, warned Lloyd’s of London in September 2015 that trouble is coming in the fossil-fuel sector. Personally, Allstadt said, he has divested fossil-fuel stocks with the help of a financial planner used by many former senior executives in Mobil and Exxon Mobil and feels comfortable doing so. “In my 40-years plus following this, while working and in retirement, I’ve never seen a period with a convergence of so many negative factors for the industry,” he said. “This is not just a typical down cycle. It’s the beginning of a paradigm shift.” This is a logical outgrowth, and Bloomfield, a
visiting professor of finance at Hartwick College who joined Village Hall less than a year ago, had been brought into the loop on the fossil-fuel resolution, most recently at a Finance Committee meeting last week, and again Monday, when Mayor Jeff Katz asked him to express his views. “He was uncomfortable with it. We understand he was uncomfortable with it,” said Allstadt. But he pointed out that Bloomfield is an employee, and it was a board decision. “That’s the time when everybody has to suck it up.” “When you have concerns about a certain industry, it doesn’t make sense to hang on,” Allstadt said. “You just don’t keep driving your car when you see a cliff ahead.”
At Board Of Elections, All Watch Each Other POLLS/From A1 of Worcester and Democratic Elections Commissioner Michael Henrici of Cooperstown sat side by side, and throughout concurred on each other’s answers. “When we staff elections at polling places, we have one from each party,” said Lehenbauer, who joined the office in 2002, became GOP then-commissioner Sheila Ross’ deputy in 2008, and succeeded Ross in 2016. So when you vote Nov. 8, you will notice two people at the registration table, one Republican and one Democrat. At the voting machine, there will be two officials to answer questions, one from each party. “I don’t recall anyone ever asking for a recall or a recount,” said Henrici, who joined the department in 2011 as deputy to Democratic then-commissioner Hank Nicols of Cooperstown, and succeeded him in 2016. Lehenbauer didn’t either. The interview was conducted right out in the open. On one side sat the two elections clerks, Republican
Tori Curtis and Democrat Chrissy Morrison. On the other sat the two machine techicians/election specialists, Democrat Laura Curtis (no relation to Tori) and Republican Wendy Adee. Just then, a citizen came to the counter to register. Curtis and Morrison went over to process her application. What about voting machines? The 37 apparati are kept in a secure room across the hall. When Curtis and Adee must test the machines periodically, they go into the rooms together. At 5 p.m., the end of the work day, everything the staff is working on is locked up in a room off the main office. Access is controlled by slash cards, so if someone were to go into the room after hours, it would be recorded. There are 49 election districts, whose residents go to 27 polling places. Cooperstown and Oneonta use two voting machines, for 29 total. The other 8 are spares. The ImageCast voting
machines – one of two brands approved by New York State – read ballots voters mark with a pencil. When the polls close, the machines provide an automatic tally that is checked manually by the Republican and Democratic poll workers. The Russians may be able to hack Democrat Hillary Clinton’s e-mails. Not here, Lehenbauer and Henrici explain. “Each county runs its own election,” said Henrici. “There’s no centralized body.” There’s no Internet or “cloud” to hack. For the Russians to infiltrate New York State’s election system, they would have to place two operatives, one Republican and one Democrat, in each of the 62 New York counties’ boards of elections. Hard enough, Donald. To “rig” a national election would be 48.5 times as hard. (There are 3,007 counties nationwide.) “We have everything here to ensure an accurate and secure election,” said Lehenbauer. Henrici agreed.
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Focus On Goal: A Heroin-Free Otsego County
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n a conversation about heroin the other day, it was observed that all of us have addictions, be they cigarettes, exercise, liquor, you name it. That’s a probably largely true, something to keep in mind when tempted to be judgmental. Still, if everything is equal, if resources are divided evenly among workaholics, Pokemon Go fanatics and junkies, nothing gets done. To solve problems, set priorities. Heroin, most of us can agree, is the foremost health, law-enforcement and quality-of-life challenge Otsego County and the United States are facing right now, a particularly agonizing one for families of people captured by the scourge. The most chilling stories to emerge are like the one Cooperstown Police Chief Mike Covert told the Friends of the Village Library Sunday lecture series audience a couple of weeks ago: An addict overdosing in Lakefront Park refused life-saving Narcan: The high was too good, and he didn’t want to curtail it. To some addicts, life itself no longer matters. • So far, attention – with
This is our county... insufficient results, it should be noted – has been focused on treatment, on loosening insurance to cover rehab, on talking about expanding rehab facilities in New York State. Sure, there are limits to playing the blame game. Addicts need to know they can indeed recover; families, that fighting for their loved ones’ lives is not fruitless, and certainly not shameful. But how much kindness and patience does the public have to have? A few months ago, Maine Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill to pay for Narcan, saying sequential overdosers should pay for their own antidote, not the public. (The legislature overrode the veto.) The same AP dispatch cited a column by a retired lawyer in the Cincinnati Inquirer: “What
...this is our county on heroin. social policy is advanced by subsidizing recklessness? Why do we excuse or enable addiction?” Last year’s Cooperstown Graduate Program exhibit, “Heroin: National Problem, Local Consequences” bent over backwards not to blame anyone. “Heroin addiction is a disease,” said an organizer. “It’s not about people who make bad choices. It’s not about bad people.” Sorry, there are bad choices and there are bad people. • Locally, it was a bit of a surprised when county Rep. Andrew Marietta, DCooperstown, asked Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. at a Public Safety Committee if the county should embrace Covert’s PAARI program for spiriting addicts into rehab. “It’s not our job,” the sheriff replied.
LePage, the Cincinnati columnist, and no doubt many other people would agree with Devlin, as gaunt, hollowed-eyed people panhandle them on Oneonta sidewalks. The warm and fuzzy approach is wearing thin. We need to be focused, clear-eyed, on what works. ► That means prevention instead of simply dealing with the carnage after the crack-up. Where are the TV ads warning young people about heroin? “This is your brain.” An egg. “This is a young brain on crack.” A broken egg. That was very effective in the 1980s. How do we shock and scare young people into realizing the dangers or trying heroin, sometimes even once? ► That means destroying the poppies at their source to drive up the price. Arguably, the 90 percent of the
world’s poppies grown in Afghanistan are a greater national security problem than 4,500 ISIS fighters in a desert town nobody’s ever heard of. ► That means arresting and jailing, which you hope would result in forced detox. And from a strictly practical perspective, that means programs like Covert’s PAARI. Plus, coddling hasn’t worked: Heroin killed 36 of our neighbors this year. (Maybe many more; no one’s keeping an authoritative tally.) • So far, PAARI has placed 87 local people in rehab, many of them out of state, local people who otherwise would be breaking into our cars and houses to feed their 20-bag-a-day habits. Applying heroin’s relentless arithmetic, at $25
a bag and 20 bags a day, three fewer addicts in Cooperstown alone has reduced in-village predations by $10,500 a week, a halfmillion a year; 87 erases more than $300,000 a week in thievery countywide, $16 million a year. The county jail is already at capacity, costing us $200,000 a year in lost revenues from boarding inmates from elsewhere. If a quarter of the PAARI exports were still our responsibility, it would be costing US another $200,000 to board them elsewhere. Village trustees determine to shift the focus back to drivers rolling through stop signs, focus: PAARI’s a big part of the answer to a much bigger problem. Sure, let’s be humane to the degree our personal temperaments require, but let’s keep our collective eye on the ball. Let’s be toughminded and clear-eyed in attacking the heroin scourge. Let’s set priorities by testing every measure against the goal – not pandering to lost souls who are killing themselves and ruining our communities, but to reducing heroin usage in Otsego County and, finally, eliminating it.
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Elitists & Populists Editor’s Note: Adrian Kuzminski of Fly Creek, co-founder of Sustainable Otsego and one-time Green Party candidate for statewide office, has taught philosophy at the University of Hawaii and Hartwick College and written two books on populism.
about elitists vs. populists. Wikipedia tells us that “elitist” or “elite” derives from the Latin eligere (to choose or elect); it adds that in political and social terms “elite” refers “to a small group of powerful people that controls a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, or political power in a society.” Elitists at their core include most politicians, lobbyists, big The Freeman’s Journal corporate executives, the DemoAdrian Kuzminski cratic and Republican party
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orget the Democrats and Republicans. This election is not about them anymore; it’s not even about liberals and conservatives, or left or right. It’s
leadership, Wall Street types, big bankers, big media, and the onepercenters. More broadly, they include the professional and upper middle classes who have mostly benefited from the status quo. The elitists proclaim inclusive liberal values and a commitment to open markets, earning them the support of minorities and corporate business interests, though they routinely hedge on these commitments. Their candidate is Hillary. The populists, by contrast, are
those who have been the victims rather than the beneficiaries of globalization and the modern political economy. They are rightfully angry and resentful. They are the structurally unemployed or underemployed, working either too little to make a decent income, or working too hard for pay that’s too low. They are living paycheck to paycheck, or mainly on Social Security. They can’t afford health Please See KUZMINSKI, A6
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Anti-Social? Narcissistic? Sound Like Someone You Know? To the Editor: As we near the date of the election, some of us may be concerned about the mental state of our presidential candidates. Mental illnesses
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used by mental health treatment providers throughout the country to establish and standardize diagnoses. Antisocial Personality Disorder is among the mental disorders described in DSM-5. It is a “pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others....” (DSM-5, p. 659). This disorder is indicated by: “Deceitfulness as indicated by repeated lying...or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.... Irritability and aggressiveness.... Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to...honor financial obligations.... Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt (or) mistreated another” (ibid.). “Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder frequently lack empathy and tend to be callous, cynical, and contemptuous of the feelings, rights, and sufferings of others. They may have an inflated and
arrogant self-appraisal...and may be excessively opinionated, self-assured, or cocky. They may display a glib, superficial charm.... These individuals may also be irresponsible and exploitative in their sexual relationships.... Individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder also often have personality features that meet criteria for other personality disorders, particularly borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders” (op.cit., pp. 660-661). The DSM-5 provides the following description and diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. “A pervasive pattern of grandiosity...need for admiration, and lack of empathy...as indicated by (the following): Has grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents...)... Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance... Has a sense of entitlement (i.e., unreason-
able expectations of especially favorable treatment...) ... Is interpersonally exploitative (i.e. takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends)...Lacks empathy: Is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings of others...Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes” (op. cit., pp. 669670). “Vulnerability in self esteem makes individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder very sensitive to ‘injury’ from criticism or defeat” (op.cit., p. 671). The DSM-5 goes on to state, “...if an individual has personality features that meet criteria for one or more personality disorders in addition to Narcissistic Personality Disorder, all can be diagnosed.... Individuals with antisocial and narcissistic personality disorders share a tendency to be tough-minded, glib, superficial, exploitative, and unempathetic....” (op. cit., p. 672). Does this sound like somebody we know? Hmmm. WILLIAM G. ISAAC Cherry Valley
Don’t We Owe Ourselves Break From Elections? To the Editor: Another way to escape this ever more tragic election year is for Cooperstown, the Hall of Fame and the Yankees to honor Reggie Jackson’s heroic 1977 World Series. A 40th anniversary of what is the single most remarkable sequence of homeruns in baseball history should lead to a 2017 fun sequence of events. They should culminate with the showing of the three-homerun game at the HoF. Delaying tributes to Jackson makes no sense. He and his team and opposition players will be too old by 2027 to enjoy any honors. And we fans and voters need to celebrate more and more, as our partisan leaders continue to degrade democracy. So: Lobby local leaders to get going on Mr. October’s greatest October. GERRY WEINBERGER Cooperstown
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BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The New York State Historical Association Library
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Fatal Accident: Died in this village on the 16th inst. – Josiah Hill. He had received a fall on the Monday preceding, while at work on the new house belonging to H. Phinney, which fractured his skull. He was alone when the accident occurred, and appeared to be in a shattered state of mind from the time he was first discovered till his death. A coroner’s inquest was summoned, who returned a verdict of “accidental death by falling down stairs.” Hoaxing has become quite fashionable. A Mr. Vanhorne and Mr. Venette, lately hoaxed the people of Richmond with the promise of ascending in a balloon on Thursday last; which was to remain suspended at the height of 200 feet; but after disposing of the requisite number of tickets, they decamped, and left the people suspended for a while, in doubt and expectation. October 24, 1816
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The New York State Historical Association is now exhibiting a collection of World War posters in the auditorium of its museum and gallery at Cooperstown. This timely exhibit contains posters representing many types of governmental drives during the last war, including the Liberty Loan, War Risk Insurance, Thrift Stamp, Library Book, Home Garden, Salvation Army Canteen, and Red Cross campaigns. The famous slogan “Food Will Win the War” is represented as is the well-known phrase of the U.S. Employment Service, “Put Fighting Blood in Your Business.” American use of the poster achieved a new degree of effectiveness and artistic merit in the last war and many American artists of note like Howard Chandler Christy, James Montgomery Flagg, Haskell Coffin, Joseph Pennell, and J. Scott Williams donated their services to the government. October 29, 1941 November 3, 2006
Painting – W.K. Bingham would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened a shop nearly opposite the Piano Forte Manufactory of Pease & Faulder, where he will execute all orders in his line with neatness and dispatch. He trusts that his knowledge of the business will enable him to give satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call. October 25, 1841
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Excerpts from a speech by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher at the Brooklyn Academy of Music regarding what the country must do following the end of the Civil War: “First the utter destruction of slavery, root and branch, which has been the fundamental cause of national discord, treason and war. Second, the purgation of the Constitution of all influences derived from slavery, and the purgation of the laws of civil courts of all customs and proceedings derived from slavery or infected with it. “Thirdly, the readjustment of the sundered political relation of states long in the condition of suspended animation. Fourthly, the security, the education and the enfranchisement of the Negro population, happily now made free. Lastly, the re-establishment of good will and cordiality among alienated citizens, the revival of the sentiment of unity in national life, the renewal of enterprise, industry and commerce, which, like the circulation of blood in the body, places the whole nation under the influence of one common central life. “The vast body of those who have sympathy for the poor and ignorant, and who mean to seek their elevation, are in the party of progress, the Republican party, the party of the
young, of the new – the party of body and of the future.” October 27, 1866
125 YEARS AGO
Church News – The Bishops and Clergy of the Episcopal Church now in Cooperstown, with a few friends, were very handsomely entertained at “Holt-Averell” at the close of Wednesday morning’s service. Christ Church was filled by a large audience on Tuesday evening, when Bishop Doane preached an able sermon on the promise of the Holy Spirit. A class of twelve received the rite of confirmation. Bishop Johnston of Western Texas came from Rochester to Cooperstown on Wednesday too late to take part in the Mrs. Carter Memorial Service. But, he took a look at the church and left on the afternoon train. October 29, 1891
100 YEARS AGO
Do You Want Peace With Wilson or War With Hughes? There is only one choice as against peace, and that is war. Some of the supporters of that party (the Republican Party), a very great body of the supporters of that party, outspokenly declare that they want war; so that the certain prospect of the success of the Republican Party is that we shall be drawn in one form or other into the embroilments of the European War; and, that to the south of us the force of the United States will be used to produce in Mexico the kind of law and order which some American investors consider most to their advantage. October 25, 1916
50 YEARS AGO
Harry and Gladys Ballard, proprietors of the Cooperstown Diner on Main Street, pulled a switch and also acted as customers at their own establishment on October 23. The occasion was the organization of an informal social group to be known as “The Dawn Patrol,” consisting of a dozen or so rugged individualists who customarily eat breakfast there daily at 6 a.m. The group includes Peter Mayne, Albert Pohowsky, Robert Bailey, Scott More, Harry Ballard, Ralph Lundholm, Harold Butler, Lee Allen, Louis Parrillo, Gladys Ballard, Mrs. Dorothy Smith and Vernon “Whitey” Wilshere. October 26, 1966
25 YEARS AGO
For obvious reasons, outsiders have a hard time believing that Cooperstown does not have a baseball field for its young players. The irony is inescapable. Cooperstown, which owes so much of its economic health to baseball, does not have a field for its younger players. Cooperstown Youth Baseball, which has more than 250 youngsters, ages 6-12 in its major and minor leagues, plays its games on well-used school fields. It does not have access to villageowned Doubleday Field. (Ed. Note: Doubleday Field was first established in 1920 to serve village youth as a playground and ball field based on the since discredited belief that the game was invented at that site in 1839 by Civil War hero Abner Doubleday) October 30, 1991
POLITICAL LETTERS
Teachout Is Right On Campaign Financing, Environment, Curbing Wall To the Editor: This is the chance of a lifetime. We have the opportunity to vote into existence a congressperson who can help lay the foundation for a future that gives everyone an equal chance to shape our country’s laws. If we elect Zephyr Teachout, we will be taking the first step toward possible public financing of elections instead of our present system that permits Big Business to take too great a part in choosing who should be installed in office. Zephyr Teachout can restore our faith in a true democracy that
many of our grandparents had who came to this country with nothing in their pockets because they saw it as a land of opportunity where each had an equal voice in shaping the government. There are many reasons why Zephyr Teachout won the 2014 primary for governor in Otsego County against Andrew Cuomo, even though she had been virtually unknown just a year or two
before; she even gained one third of all the votes in our entire state. People knew she was the voice of the future. The Sierra Club knew this also when they recently endorsed her as their potential leader in the struggle against global warming. She also gained the endorsement of 72 members of the House of Representatives as well as the teacher’s union. And it was for good reasons that Bernie Sanders chose to campaign for her in New Paltz recently. Why should we settle with John Faso, who is only a politi-
cian, not a true public servant? He missed 1,700 votes while serving in the state Assembly. He voted against equal pay for women. He once worked for a law firm that supported fracking. According to the NY Times, he receives support from Super PAC’s totaling $500,000 and $600,000. We deserve better. Let’s use the power of our votes to elect someone we can believe in now and in the future: Zephyr Teachout. HILDA WILCOX Cooperstown
Hillary Will Continue Obama’s Pro-War Policies
To the Editor: As the 2016 election approaches and Hillary Clinton, the chosen one of the establishment, is about to become president, I would like to point out a few things that you will not hear about in the mainstream media, which is owned by the same rich corporations and families that have financed Hillary Clinton’s campaign. We as Americans need to take responsibility for what we are voting for. It is extremely clear at this point that the Democratic Party has become the party of war. A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote for war. I know many of you are afraid and feel you have to vote for Clinton as the “lesser of two evils.” However, New York is not a swing state, even if you believe the propaganda about Nader “spoiling” the 2000 election (that story, conveniently spread by the corporate media, gives a free pass to the outright election fraud, the inappropriate Supreme Court intervention, faulty voting machines, and many other factors that contributed to Bush’s election; it also requires the false assumption that Nader voters would have supported Gore). We need some honest reporting on these illegal wars that have been foisted on us. Obama has attacked Libya and Syria with no authorization from Congress, in violation of our Constitution. He holds weekly meetings to decide who he will assassinate with drones, in violation of international law and the bedrock democratic principle that people are innocent until proven guilty. It is estimated that these drone attacks have killed over 1,000 innocent bystanders, including women and children. You can be sure that the news outlets will never show you
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f you vote for Hillary Clinton, you are voting for more slaughtered children. That is something you should think about long and hard. pictures of the dead mangled bodies of women and children created by Obama’s drone attacks; they learned that lesson from Vietnam. Yet in spite of these war crimes, the Obama administration keeps casting stones at the leader of Syria, and at Putin, too, who has stepped in to protect Assad from the American intention to assassinate him, just like they assassinated Gaddafi. Assad is a democratically elected leader of a secular nation that does not enforce Sharia law, unlike our good buddies the Saudis, who enforce Sharia law and have an atrocious human rights record. Polls were taken and it was determined that Assad’s election in 2014 was legitimate with 55 percent support of the Syrian electorate. If the Syrians don’t like him, they can vote him out. We have to wait four years and are stuck with our leaders here, too, even if they don’t turn out as we had hoped. Hillary Clinton is even more militaristic than Obama, and intends to escalate the war in Syria, including advocating for a so-called “no fly zone” (which really means no one flies and drops bombs except the U.S.), creating a real risk of world war, as both Russia and China are defending the Syrian government from the United States and its secret allies, ISIS and Al Qaeda (Al Nusra). After the recent “mistake” where US planes
killed over 60 soldiers of the Syrian army, thereby helping ISIS to take over new territory, Russia promised to shoot down any airplane bombing the Syrian Army. The United States’ continual warfare against nations in the Middle East, leaving a trail of blood and devastation, is increasing the hatred of America abroad and creating more terrorists. Terror begets terror. Noam Chomsky, arguably the most knowledgeable authority on US foreign policy, who somehow never gets interviewed on the mainstream news, has said that the United States government is the biggest purveyor of terrorism on the planet. Do not accept the information you are spoon fed on television, seek out other sources. Chomsky is a good place to start. These illegal wars foisted on us by the Democratic party are wars of conquest, and as U.S. citizens we need to stop being “good Germans” and make clear our opposition to the dead bodies of dark-skinned women and children that are regularly produced by Obama and Clinton. Clinton was the main architect behind the brutal bombing of Libya, and cheered with glee, exclaiming “we came, we saw, he died” during a “hot mic” moment when she first learned that her mercenaries had tortured Gaddafi to death. It was later proven that the allegations used to justify the attack on Gaddafi were false. Vote for peace, vote to end the endless war, make your voice heard that America should be a peaceful nation. If you vote for Clinton, you are voting for more slaughtered children. That is something you should think about long and hard. CHRISTOPHER HAMMOND Cooperstown
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P.S. I just learned that U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Zephyr Teachout with these words: “Everyone from billionaire hedge fund managers to the Koch brothers’ corporate PAC is pouring money into defeating Zephr Teachout. Why is she one of the biggest targets in the country? Because Zephyr isn’t for sale. They know Zephyr will fight to protect Social Security from Wall Street. She’ll take on bad trade deals. She’ll help hold big banks accountable and get them lending to farmers, families and small businesses again.
Bill Magee Ever There For Village Of Cooperstown To the Editor: Ever since I became mayor of Cooperstown, Assemblyman Bill Magee has been there for us. Bill is not only completely available with his time but, as a longtime member of the Assembly, Bill has been able to provide state funds for village projects, including our Main Street renovation. But it’s not only since 2012 that Bill Magee has been there for Cooperstown. For all the years he has served our district, Bill has been 100 percent behind our local needs, instrumental in supporting us with words and deeds. Whenever I encounter state officials, they talk about how influential and well-respected Bill Magee is, by everyone he interacts with, from both parties. Bill’s humble and unassuming demeanor run counter to how important he is in Albany. We’re lucky to have him represent us. As long as Bill Magee wants to serve us in the Assembly, that’s how long I’ll support him. For all he’s done for Cooperstown and our area, you should too. JEFF KATZ Mayor Village of Cooperstown
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Elitists Will Likely Win, But Challenge Remains
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We’re No Swing State. Vote For Third Party, And Future To the Editor: Upon reading the unenthusiastic endorsement of Hillary Clinton, Hometown Oneonta and The Freeman’s Journal have submitted to the idea that she is the lesser of two evils. Stating “America’s only hope is to vote for her and hope for the best.” Realistically? Yes, she most likely wins the election. More realistically? She wins New York. Our electoral votes go blue. And have since 1984 with Reagan. Some irony there. As recently as Oct. 17, Siena reports a poll that marks Hillary winning 52.7-31.7, a 21-point spread. This late in the game I don’t think that even Brady and Belichick could scheme a comeback. Upstate is covered with Trump posters though. After all, what did Hillary do up here to help us? In understanding that a Trump vote fights a losing battle in New York, a third party should be where we use our votes for our collective self-interest. The point being, a third party won’t win the national election. Donald won’t win New York’s electoral votes. So which guaranteed loss is better? Neither, if you want a candidate to win. But, and this is important, if the Green or Libertarian parties reaches 5 percent of the national vote, they are given major-party status. Majorparty status loosens ballot-access rules and grants parties approximately $9.5 million for their campaigns. As you can imagine, this significantly would change the 2020 election. After receiving the two most unfavorable candidates in history, it would be in our interest to broaden our hiring pool next time around. I’m voting for Gary Johnson. He’s not perfect. And won’t win. He is mostly unknown but most likely to reach 5 percent. Besides, he is a two-term Republican
Teachout Can Be From Elsewhere – Like Churchill To the Editor: Your support for Faso, who is nothing more than a cardboard cutout Albany lobbyist, over Zephyr Teachout, baffles me by its illogic. In a nutshell, you’re against Teachout because she was not born in Otsego County. By that logic, this district would snub Winston Churchill, since he represented five parliamentary districts, including places he never lived: Oldham, NW Manchester, Dundee, Epping Forest, Woodford. For the geographically challenged, that is like a U.S. congressman representing Atlanta, Cleveland, Upper Michigan, Stowe, Vt., and Salem, N.H. In short, go for the best. Irrespective of the state of origin. Go for Zephyr. I’d vote for her – if I lived here. CHIP NORTHRUP Cooperstown
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governor of a Democratic state in New Mexico, his running mate William Weld, Republican governor of blue Massachusetts. Fiscally conservative and socially liberal. Balancing budgets and cutting taxes. This appeal draws from both sides. And a third presence on a 2020 debate stage would be more valuable to the American public than choosing the lesser of two evils and hoping for the best. Maybe the lesser the three evils would be better … or our chances of getting a candidate that we can have faith in and unify a divided country under will improve with three or four options. We can vote however we like in Upstate New York. Some people even write in Mickey Mouse, Elvis and God. You know who you are… and we all know it’s because we get washed out by New York City and the Island. We aren’t in a swing state. Our votes can be used to fight a losing Trump battle, extra insurance for Hillary or used for a greater good in four years. Johnson and Stein are good people, and their parties’ should be viable options. In four years these parties can bring new solutions and change policy to better reflect the people’s will. If you aren’t enthusiastic about a third Clinton presidency or Molotov cocktail as described by the Hometown/Freeman’s editorial, maybe a third party investment is in order. Still undecided? Take the isidewith.com quiz JEREMIAH FORD Hartwick
KUZMINSKI/From A4 care, local (especially property) taxes are killing them, and the education system is no longer a path to a brighter future for their kids. They are mainly white and traditional, and resent their values being rejected in the name of political correctness by elitists. Trump, so far, is their man. What we’re seeing today, however, is the corruption of a legitimate populist impulse by a dangerous demagogue. Trump has diverted the grievances of the people away from their true cause: the fact that most of the population has little or no political or economic voice. Instead he has exploited their primal fears. His racist, xenophobic, and misogynist appeals divide people in the worse possible ways, and his megalomania reeks of limitless self-promotion with no redeeming sense of social compassion. Trump has turned populists into yahoos. To his followers, his bravado and vulgarity may look like freedom in the face of overweening corporate and governmental power – throwing the finger – yet his exploitation of insecurity and emotion, and his disdain for civility, mutual respect, and rational, evidence-based thinking, truly disqualify him from being president. He’s a recipe for disaster. If Trump’s yahoos want to end the abuses they feel they suffer at the hands of the elitists, they are going to have to become true populists. They may not know it, but they are the heirs of a long tradition. It was nineteenth century American populism which systematically addressed the social and economic injustices perpetrated by the elites of the day, and it did so by seeking to decentralize political and economic power and making it more Thinking of Remodeling? Think of Refinancing!
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litists are not going to govern successfully unless they recognize the need to redress the social imbalances. accountable to the public. This message should resonate today. (For more, see my books “Fixing the System: A History of Populism,” “Ancient & Modern,” and “The Ecology of Money: Debt, Growth, and Sustainability.”) To become true populists, Trump’s yahoos need to find a way to seek legitimate redress of grievances to secure the social and economic justice they lack without becoming a mob. They are going to need more than the red meat of anger Trump is throwing at them. Elitist political correctness may sometimes go too far, but the hard won values of respect for human rights and evidence-based thinking are rejected only at our peril. I’m voting elitist this time around because Trump is unacceptable, and because elitists remain at least publicly committed to human rights as well as science and evidence-based rational thought, in spite of the corruption of our system. But the elitists are not going to govern successfully unless they recognize the need to redress the social imbalances which fuel the Trump movement. To do that they need to find common ground with the yahoos. For the elitists that means less contempt and self-interest while finding more effective compassion and sympathy for a part of the population they too often dismiss, or take for granted. For the yahoos to become populists, they need to use their heads to tame their emotions into a force for constructive change. Elitist and populist values
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Appointing Highway Superintendent Will Bring Greater Skill, Control To the Editor: The Town of Otsego has chosen to hold a referendum on the November 2016 ballot to change the position of highway superintendent from an elected position to one that is appointed. The primary rationale for putting this proposal to a referendum in 2016 is that the current superintendent term expires at the end of 2017. The current highway superintendent has made his intention not to run next year very clear, and the referendum is in no way a reflection of his work performance. The town board has taken very deliberate measures to ensure a fair and transparent process. Today’s highway superintendent
requires a greater skill set to handle the ever increasing demands municipalities must face while balancing budgets and complying with all laws and regulations. The highway superintendent must have basic knowledge of computers, familiarity with town and state policies and procedures, employee management and safety course compliance and effective communication skills. The following summarizes some of the differences between the elected versus appointed highway superintendent positions. ► Qualifications Elected: No minimum qualifications. Need to be over 18 years of age.
Appointed: Town can set the qualifications. Education and experience. ► Accountability Elected: Cannot be removed from office. Cannot be disciplined, suspended, terminated nor supervised. No regulation on time devoted to official duties. Can choose to work 2 hours a week. Appointed: Performance reviews are completed by Town Board. Disciplinary action can be taken if not performing duties. Hours on the job are determined by Town Board. ► Compensation Elected: Salaries are set by Town Board and cannot be altered or withheld during term of office. Appointed: Salaries are set based on qualifications and experi-
ence. ► Public Participation Elected: Public chooses official. Appointed: The Town Board interviews and chooses the most qualified based on knowledge of duties performed, education and experience. ► Job Security Elected: Elected for 4-year term. Appointed: Can be either renewable term appointments or Civil Service (which offers strong job protections). ► Time Off Elected: No restrictions on time off for vacation or sick leave. Appointed: Must adhere to personnel policy for time off. ► Financial Elected: Has wide latitude on
spending for equipment, paving and road maintenance. Appointed: Works with Town Board on capital plans, spending and budgeting. Salary will be based on experience. The Highway Superintendent is arguably the most important position in the Town of Otsego given that the Highway budget accounts for 75% of the total budget. The Town Board believes the professional qualifications and accountability associated with this appointed position will ensure safe roads and bridges, efficient snow removal and a strong collaborative relationship on budgets and purchasing of new equipment. MEG KIERNAN Supervisor Town of Otsego
Vote Salka; It’s Time For Change Trump Tested In Business, Self-Confident, Ready For Office To the Editor: Your endorsement in last week’s editions of Bill Magee over John Salka only proves that you, too, have been drinking the Albany Kool-Aid. To suggest only a Democrat can represent us in Albany because they are currently the majority party is wrongheaded. If that’s how you feel, why do we even bother to have an election? To suggest that only a majority member can “bring home the bacon” is nonsense. A hard-working, energetic legislator can and does produce for his or her district. Several former and current local Assembly members have proven this. Bill Magee personifies everything wrong with Albany. He stood silently alongside Speaker Shelly Silver during the Vito Lopez groping
scandal, the rape arrest of Silver’s counsel and even Silver’s own corruption for which he was convicted. Bill Magee is an Albany double dipper who currently collects BOTH his paycheck ($79,500) and his pension ($57,465), along with a committee bonus ($12,500) and personal living expense in excess of $10,000 per year. That’s over $150,000 per year. I have meet John Salka, an experienced, energetic local government official, who assures me he is opposed to the 47 percent pay increase and pension double dipping. He does support term limits and striping pensions of corrupt politicians. John Salka is ready, willing and able to represent us. It’s time to turn Albany around. JOSEPH MARMORATO Hartwick Seminary
To The Editor: In reference to your last week’s endorsement editorial, with all due respect I adamantly disagree with the idea that Hillary Clinton can or will ever deliver Hope and Change to the people of America. In my opinion, she wants to be president because the power associated with the title will enable her to continue feathering her own nest under the same cloak of legitimacy that she hid behind as Secretary of State. For a pair who were admittedly “flat broke” when they left the White House, she and her husband were certainly able to accumulate a sizeable fortune between then and now. And, the Wikileaks that have been recently released bear testimony to the Clintons’ avarice, to their lack of scruples and to their contempt for constituents. What positive changes has she wrought on behalf of the choir to whom she gives lip service? On the other hand, Donald Trump, who already “has it made” and who could now turn over the operation of his self-made empire to his four very capable older children and, down the road, to his fifth child and youngest
son, has opted to forego a cushy retirement and has assumed great personal vulnerability because he truly wants to “make America great again.” Mr. Trump is not always eloquent. However, he enjoys a lifetime of having practiced business successfully and of having overcome various set-backs relatively unscathed. Yes, he has a huge ego. One must believe in one’s self in order to assume risk. Would any of us want an insecure surgeon to replace our heart or operate on our eyes or our brain? Who cares that Mr. Trump has not made public his tax return? What difference does it make? What we do know is that he has created gainful employment for thousands of people over the years; and, he has had the smarts to use the tax law to his advantage. It is one’s duty to avoid paying taxes. It is a crime to evade them. Mr. Trump has no need of a President’s salary; and owes no political favors or special considerations. He is at liberty to address our country’s ills objectively and to surround himself with whomever he deems most competent to advise him.
If American women want personal and professional equality with men, they need to get real and to stop pretending to be offended and aghast whenever they hear off-color remarks or conversations. Several of our past presidents have been womanizers, as have been and currently are several of our politicians. Self-confident females take these things in stride and conduct themselves in a manner that clearly brooks the use of such language and vulgar references in their presence. I believe that Donald Trump sincerely loves our country and all of its people. I believe that he wants to make a meaningful contribution to the homeland where he has attained great financial success. I believe that he is willing and able to steer us back on course and that he has demonstrated great wisdom in choosing the advisers with whom he will work to achieve his goals. I hope that each of you will consider voting for him if you, like me, choose to help elect a President who will focus on making America great again. CAROL EURILLO Summer Resident and “Deplorable” Bainbridge
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Friday, October 28
SUNY CARNIVAL – 5-6 p.m. Halloween Carnival. Order of Omega honor society hosts family carnival & dorm trick or treat. Info, (607) 436-2514. Hunt Union, 108 Ravine Pkwy., SUNY Oneonta. FRIGHT FEST 2016 – 5 p.m. performance by They sent the Followers, 7 p.m. Haunted House,. $10 per ticket includes snacks, beer, wine. Body by Stacy, 5514 State Hwy. 7, Oneonta. BUMP IN THE NIGHT! – 5:30, 6, 6;30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Hour-long tours of The Farmers’ Museum during the most HAUNTING time of year. Also Sat., Oct. 29. Reservations required. $10 per per-
Happenin’ OTSEGO HALLOWEEN CALENDAR son (ages 3 and up), séance is $10 extra for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and members. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www. farmersmuseum.org SUNY TRICK OR TREAT – 6-8 p.m. After the carnival, tour guides lead parents and children through a trick-or-treat in the residence halls of SUNY Oneonta. 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, http:// suny.oneonta.edu/news/students-hosthalloween-events, (607) 436-2514. GHOSTS! – 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Ghost Tours visits all places in mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters! Fri. and Sat., through Oct. $20 per person, reservations required. Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098, www.hydehall.org HALLOWEEN PARTY – 6 p.m. Best costume for creativity, uniqueness, and scariest wins a bottle of wine. Prizes handed out throughout the night. Empire House, 136 Marion Ave, Gilbertsville. Info, empirehousefinedining.com, (607)783-2859. PARANORMAL – 6:30 p.m. Author and Cooperstown Candlelight Ghost Tours Founder Bruce Markusen tells of the paranormal activity of Cooperstown. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader (607)547-0600. DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. showings (also Sat., Sun.), new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu HALL OF FAME – 7 p.m. Halloscream: Fright Night. Take a haunted tour of the galleries. National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, http://baseballhall.org/events JIMKATA – 7 p.m. doors. Halloween weekend party with Jimkata, with new album, In Motion. Oneonta Theater, 47 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info: http:// oneontatheatre.com/jimkata-halloween-
weekend-party-friday-october-28th/ VILLAIN CABARET DINNER – 7-10 p.m. Delicious dinner and villainous show performed by local actors. Accompaniment and musical direction by Tim Iversen. Costume Contest! 50-50 raffle, prizes! $20 admission includes diner and show. Cash bar. Elks Club, 84 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, tickets, (607) 432-1800, orpheustheatre.org COSTUME CONTEST – 9 p.m. Bartenders Ball & Halloween Costume Contest. Categories: scariest, sexiest, mos original, best in show. B Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza, Oneonta. Info, bsideballroom.com BUMP IN THE NIGHT – 9:15 p.m. Recreated 19th Century Séance in the style of the Fox Sisters. $10 Adult. Reservations required, (607)547-1461, farmersmuseum.org/ghost-tours
Saturday, October 29
GREAT PUMPKINS – 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. or as long as they last! Local pumpkins with character, great prices and selection. Perfect for the Cooperstown Pumpkin Glow! Cooperstown Farmers Market, 101 Main St. (behind Key Bank in Pioneer Alley). Info, (607) 547-6105, http://www.otsego2000.org/ COOP LOOP – 11 a.m. 10k & 5k race around Cooperstown. Registration 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Includes costume contest with prizes for scariest, funniest, best group, most creative, best overall. Cost, 5k $30, 10k $35. Begins and ends at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, clarksportscenter.com/events/coop-loop/ BATMAN! – Noon. Halloween Oc”Dobler” Fest! Noon-4 p.m. celebrate Dobler’s German Heritage with bratwurst, strudel, pumpkin ale and other goodies! 5 p.m. “Scattered Flurries” welcomes Halloween with costumes and prizes. Special prices for Batmanthemed costumes! Dobler’s Brewery and Tavern, 1917 State hwy. 205, Mt. Vision. Info, (607) 433-6600.
BUMP IN THE NIGHT! – 5:30, 6, 6;30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Hour-long tours of The Farmers’ Museum during the most HAUNTING time of year. Also Sat., Oct. 29. Reservations required. $10 per person (ages 3 and up), séance is $10 extra for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and members. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www. farmersmuseum.org GHOSTS! – 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 p.m. Candlelight Ghost Tours visits all places in mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters! Fri. and Sat., through Oct. $20 per person, reservations required. Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098, www.hydehall.org DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (also Sun.) showings, new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu HALLOWEEN DANCE – 7-10:30 p.m. for ages 13-18. Cost $4. Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. COSTUME CONTEST - 7 p.m. Roots’ Halloween Soiree & Costume Party. Roots Brewing Co., 175 Main St., Oneonta. COSTUME CONTEST - 8 p.m., winners drawn 11:30 p.m. Best female costume, best male costume, best couple costume. $15 person, $25 couple Timber Creek Saloon and Restaurant, 2957 State Hwy. 23, West Oneonta. BUMP IN THE NIGHT – 9:15 p.m. Recreated 19th Century Séance in the style of the Fox Sisters. $10 Adult. Reservations required, (607)547-1461, farmersmuseum.org/ghost-tours.
Sunday, October 30
PUMPKIN DROP OFF – 1-4 p.m. Pumpkin display. To contribute bring your carved or decorated pumpkin to the
CAA porch with a candle to light them anytime before 6 p.m. All pumpkins welcome. Admission free. Village Hall Porch, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, (607)547-9777, cooperstownart.com. TRUNK-OR-TREAT – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Enjoy games and win candy. Costumes optional. Nothing scary or gory. Parking lot, Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough rd., Cooperstown. Info, communitybiblechapel.com, (607)547-9764 PUMPKIN GLOW – 6-7 p.m. Jack “O’ Lantern Festival. (Pumpkin dropof, 1-4 p.m. on Village Library porch). Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com DON’T BREATHE – 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. showings, new horror film, “Don’t Breathe.” Free with student ID; $3 for general public. Red Dragon Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730, connect.oneonta.edu
Monday, October 31, Halloween
ONEONTA TRICK-OR-TREAT – 3-6 p.m. participating businesses only, Main St., Oneonta. facebook.com/DestinationOneonta/ HALL OF FAME – 3:30-5 p.m. Free admission to children in costume with parents. Experience a trick or treat adventure through Plaque Gallery. National Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St, Cooperstown. Info, http://baseballhall. org/events COOPERSTOWN PARADE – 5-6 p.m., Line up in Cooper Park, parade down Main St., Cooperstown. ONEONTA TREAT & PARADE – 3-6 p.m., 7 p.m. parade. Trick of Treat on Main St. Participating businesses will have signs in their storefronts. 7 p.m. parade through downtown Oneonta. (Line up on Elm St. 6:15-6:45 p.m.) PARTY! – 6:30 p.m. Schuyler Lake Halloween Party hosted by F.D. Auxiliary and United Methodist Church. Games and costume parade with prizes and refreshments. All welcome. Schuyler Lake Fire Dept., 1490 Cty. Rd. 22, Schuyler Lake.
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Post-and-beam barn, 16.36+/- acres, 2 parcels, 800’+/- frontage on paved country road. Beautiful wood floors throughout, spacious country kitchen w/island, butcher-block countertops, formal DR and LR w/built-ins and pellet stove, family room w/fireplace.
MLS#108239 $450,000 Seller Motivated Through 2016 Only! Property will no longer be for sale in 2017! 1.37+/- acres near Dreams Park. Corner lot. Prime business location! Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#107349 $299,000 Beautiful! 4 BRs, 3 baths, Cooperstown Schools. Spacious 4 BR,42acres bath house is closesauna, to I-88. Large heat, Built in 2004, w/stream, radiant backyard, workshop/garage, smallhome. shed. Make your open floorplan, just an amazing appointment today. Priced to go this week! Call Rodney Campbell @ 315-868-0148 (cell) Virtual Tour: www.RealEstateShows.com/708598
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MLS#108273 $169,000 Original Character, Modern Comfort New siding, roof, heating system and more. Being sold for less than what was invested. A great opportunity! Call Rodney Campbell @ 315-868-0148 (cell)
MLS#104980 $90,000 Affordable Living! Why Rent? 3-BR, 2-bath home on 5.79 surveyed acres. Wildlife abounds. Enjoy the stunning views, shared stocked pond! Call Donna Anderson @ 607-267-3232 (cell)
MLS#104511 $259,900 218’ Lake Frontage Year-round home w/new roof. Family room, pellet stove, LR w/fireplace, DR, porch! Call George (ROD) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell) Virtual tour: www.Canadaragohomes2.com
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or many people, getting up on a Monday morning is a chore. But for Jean Pysnik, formerly of Sidney, now living at Focus Otsego, it’s the best day of the week. “I wake up and I think, ‘Yay, it’s Monday! We’ve got art class!’
I look forward to it every week.” From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Monday, artists gather in the second-floor Sun Room to paint with artist Mary Nolan. “So many of them have never painted before,” she said. “A lot of them don’t think they can do it, they complain the whole way through and then they’re surprised by the results. Please See ARTISTS, B3
PUMPKIN GLOW: Annual Cooperstown Halloween display. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Cooperstown Art Association seeks your jack ‘o lanterns; bring carved pumpkins, with candle inside, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to CAA, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart. com DEAD DANCE: Get on your dancing feet at the Oneonta Teen Center’s annual Halloween Costume Dance, featuring a costume contest, pinata and prizes for teens 13-18. 7-10:30 p.m., $4. Saturday, Oct. 29, Oneonta Teen Center, 4 Academy St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 433-2009. COOP LOOP: Run or walk 5k/10k in your Halloween costume, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Prizes awarded for scariest, funniest, best group, most creative, best overall. Registration 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Clark Sports Center, or online. 124 County Hwy. 52, Cooperstown. Info, www.clarksportscenter.com KID FUN AT SUNY-O: Order of Omega honor society hosts family carnival (5-6 p.m.) & dorm trick or treat (6-8 p.m.) Friday, Oct. 28 at the SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt College Union. Info, (607) 436-2514. ONEONTA PARADE: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Line up at 6:15 p.m. at Elm and Walnut streets. Trick-or-treat at participating businesses 3-6 p.m. Main St. Oneonta. COOPERSTOWN PARADE: Meet at Cooper Park, 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, for the annual costume parade down Main Street; cider courtesy Fly Creek Cider Mill and treats at Chamber of Commerce at parade’s end. Main St., Cooperstown.
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SEMINAR – 8-10 a.m. “MWBE Certification Process.” Registration required. Cost: $35. Otsego Co. Chamber of Commerce session meets at Northern Eagle Beverages conference room, 41 Browne St., Oneonta. Kelly Decker, (607) 432-4500, Ext. 207, kelly@otsegocc.com, otsegocc.com RUMMAGE SALE – 9 a.m.6:30 p.m. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church St., Richfield Springs. Info, http://www.rschurchofchristuniting.com/ STEAMQUEST – 3:30-5 p.m. Tinker and learn STEAM after school. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/ steamquest/ BAG SALE – 4-6:30 p.m. Church of Christ Uniting, 22 Church St., Richfield Springs. Info, http://www.rschurchofchristuniting.com/ AUCTION – 6:30 p.m. Begin holiday shopping with unique handmade gifts. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, 432-4342 FAMILY FLOAT NIGHT – 6:457:30 p.m. Members free, family $18, youth $5. Oneonta Family YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, oneontaymca.org LECTURE – 7 p.m. “Farming Success in an Uncertain Climate” by D. Wolfe Ph.D.. Farmers Museum, 5775 NY-80, Cooperstown. Free. Info, Todd Kenyon pr@ nysha.org, (607)547-1472. COMMUNITY – 7 p.m. “Who are the Amish?” A Conversation with the Weaver, Kanagy, and Yoder Men of the Morris Amish Community. Parish Hall, Zion Church, 162 Main St., Morris. ST. FRANCIS FILM – 7 p.m. “Clare & Francis” (2007). Film Series continues Nov. 4. St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta, Info, (607) 432-1458.
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p.m. Candlelight Ghost Tours visits all places in mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years, including those identified by Ghosthunters! Fri. and Sat., through Oct. $20 per person, reservations required. Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 5475098, www.hydehall.org HALL OF FAME – 7:30 p.m. Baseball World Series Gala. Adults $10, Child $5. Info, (607) 547-0397, http://baseballhall. org/events/world-series-gala16?date=0
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PAINTING WORKSHOP – 1-5 p.m. Doug Jamieson teaches students to “Paint the Lake.” Experience optional. Fee: Members: $80 Non-Members: $85. Info, gallery@cooperstownar.com TASTE OF FOOTHILLS – 45:30 p.m. Taste of Foothills. Food tastings by dozens of local restaurants and caterers. Followed by The Capitol Steps comedy. Dinner and show $120, show only, $35. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St.,
CAPITOL STEPS – 6 p.m. The Capitol Steps.. The put the “mock” in Democracy. Political satire group, Washington-based group of political staffers turned songwriters perform equal opportunity music satire and parody. $35 per person, show only. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 431-2080
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KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. SEMINAR – 6 p.m. “Knowledge is Power” car care seminar. Soda Jerk’s Diner at Action Lube, 458 Chestnut St., Oneonta. RSVP (607) 433-1226.
Wednesday, November 2
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. LUNCHEON – Noon-1 p.m. Dr. John Schaumloffel presents talk titled “An Early History of the Atomic Bomb.” Le Cafe Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, bulletin.oneonta. edu/2016/10/13/convivium-luncheon-and-program-wednesdaynovember-2-2016/ RUMMAGE SALE – Noon6 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, facebook.com/UUSOneonta/ DISCUSSION GROUP – 3-5 p.m. Current events explores All welcome. Village Library, 22
Thursday, November 3
CAREER EXPO – 9 a.m.-noon. Showcase to students career opportunities in Otsego area. Oneonta Chamber of Commerce session at ONC BOCES, 1914 Cty. Route 35, Milford. Info, Kelly Zack-Decker (607)432-4500 ext. 207 kelly@otsegocc.com RUMMAGE SALE – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. all items 1/2 price Noon-4 p.m. $1 Bag sale 4-8 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, facebook. com/UUSOneonta/ FORUM – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Address on state of Upper Susquehanna, panel on local government, BMP project success panel, discussion of funding, collaborative opportunities, and more. Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, allianceforthebay.org/2016/09/ upper-susquehanna-watershedforum/ MORE CALENDAR, B4
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Main St., Cooperstown. Info, villagelibraryofcooperstown.org DINNER – 6:30 p.m. “The Future of Food: A Dinner & Conversation with the Local Youth Food Movement.” Cost: $40. Farmers Museum, 5775 NY-80, Cooperstown. Info, farmersmuseum.org/origins
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Saturday, October 29
NATIONAL CAT DAY – Day long. Seeks to raise awareness of cats in need of rescue and appreciation of pet cats. To give a rescue cat a home visit susquehannaanimalshelter.org/adopt/ COOP FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bounty of seasonal fruits and veggies, local meats, fresh fowl, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, sweet treats. Handmade goods. Pioneer Alley (behind Key Bank), rain or shine. Info, (607) 547-6195, www. otsego2000.org CONFERENCE – 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 6th annual Bioarchaeologists’ Regional Dialogue with keynote speaker, Dr. Jamie Ullinger, presenting “New Approaches to the Bioarchaeology of Cremations.” Registration required. Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, http://bnrdconf.wixsite.com/bioarchaeology/2016-conference. MUSIC – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.. Brassfest featuring vituoso trumpeter Frank Campos. Fine Arts Building. SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, (607)222-6355 HARVEST DINNER – 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Includes live music and Chinese Auction. 3 Main St, Laurens, (607) 432-3738. WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 p.m. Bring works to read aloud, for critique, or just write something new while you’re there. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, hmloneonta.org/hml-writers-group/ BOOK SIGNING – 2-4 p.m. Mike Zagata signs copies of his first book, “A Journey Toward Environmental Stewardship.” The Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 4338898, greentoadbookstore.com ART RECEPTION – 5-7 p.m. Exhibition opening “Ceramics & Photo Journals: Capturing the Process.” Cherry Branch Gallery, 25 Main St, Cherry Valley. Info, info@cherrybranch gallery.com, (607)264-9530 BUMP IN THE NIGHT! – 5:30, 6, 6;30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Hour-long tours of The Farmers’ Museum during the most HAUNTING time of year. Reservations required. $10 per person (ages 3 and up), séance is $10 extra for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and members. The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org GHOSTS! – 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30
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In Making Replicas, Hair Trigger Found, Raising Questions About Duel PISTOLS/From B1 The bank bought the dueling pistols in 1930 and – knowing Jack Phillips’ interest in antique firearms and how he punctiliously cared for them – Rockefeller turned them over to his bank officer for safe-
keeping. Growing up in Uniondale, young John, now a contractor and long-time civic leader in Fly Creek, remembers the originals “in the basement on a shelf” in his dad’s “ultimate man cave.” Once, he took the
pistols to his elementary school for show-and-tell. Just as that wouldn’t happen today – in fact, since the SAFE Act passed the state Legislature two years ago, it’s a felony to take a gun into a public school – an appreciation of the value of the pistols continued to grow, particularly as the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial neared. Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.life So in the 1970s, Jack PhilPhillips explains the lips got a call, referred to him intricacies of firing a by Chase Manhattan. It seems dueling pistol. an organization called the U.S. handcuffed himself to them Historical Society saw an opso nothing untoward would portunity to sell replica Burrhappen, Warden said. PhilHamilton pistols during the lips remembers an armored nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. car driving up to the family’s (The society also reproduced Uniondale home to carry off George Washington’s flintlock the treasures. pistol.) The replicas, 1,200 in all, Paul Warden of Ashland, sold for $2,700 per pair. “I’d Va., joined the U.S Historical be afraid to guess how much Society in 1978 as an accoun(the originals) would be worth tant and heard at the time that today,” said Warden, who is Merrill Lindsay, author of “One Hundred Great Guns: An now president of America Illustrated History of Firearms” Remembers of Ashland, Va., which bought the U.S. His(1967), personally transported torical Society’s Antique Arms the pistols to Aldo Uberti, an Division in 1994. Italian manufacturer of high Jack Phillips, his son quality replicas. (The comparemembers, got a query from ny is now owned by Beretta.) the Uberti gunmakers: Did The story was that the guns you ever take the pistols apart? were so valuable, Lindsay
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No reason to; we kept them cleaned and oiled and that was enough, he replied. They were asking because, in dismantling the guns, which Hamilton had borrowed from his brother-in-law, John Barker Church, they discovered a secret “hair trigger,” a second trigger that would go off at the lightest touch. In a November 1976 article, “Pistols shed light on famed duel,” by Merrill Lindsay in Smithsonian, the magazine asked: “Was Aaron Burr really the bad guy, gunning down Alexander Hamilton in cold blood? Secret hair trigger may suggest the opposite.” The hair trigger “would give Hamilton a theoretical advantage by allowing him to shoot very quickly with a tiny, halfpound squeeze on the trigger,” Lindsay wrote in the article. “Burr’s gun had the same trick trigger, but Burr probably didn’t know it.” He continued, “Hamilton, I maintain, booby-trapped himself that morning of July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, N.J. Tensely, the two men faced each other. As Hamilton lowered the gun on its target, he was holding it a little too
tightly and accidentally fired before he had Burr in his sights. “Burr squeezed hard and slow and put an aimed shot into Hamilton. The lead .54caliber ball found Hamilton’s liver and killed him within 36 hours.” The replicas complete, the original Burr-Hamilton pistols were returned to the bank, and today are on display in the client dining room at J.P. Morgan Chase at 277 Park Ave. Jack Phillips, who would pass away at age 74 in 1987, received two copies of the replicas. Son John, who loved the outdoors and hunting, eventually moved Upstate and settled in Fly Creek, bringing one of the sets with him. When, earlier this summer, an exhibit, “Hamilton’s Final Act” – a collection of 34 original letters leading up to the duel – opened at The Fenimore Art Museum, Phillips contacted NYSHA President Paul D’Ambrosio. Through the exhibit’s termination on Dec. 31, the pistols are on view in a display case in the second-floor hallway, where two circles mark how far apart Hamilton and Burr would have stood.
Residents’ Paintings Now On Display In Focus Lobby Come on out and have some Halloween Fun! Burning Moonlight, a Classic Rock Band out of Binghamton, will take the stage at 8:30 pm.
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ARTISTS/From B1 That’s art!” The class is in its fourth year, with a core group of six regulars and several who come when they can. “We hold their paintings so they can work on them whenever they feel like coming,” said Lacey Bennett, who works in Focus’ Activities Department. “It keeps their minds busy.” “I just started in January,” said Mark Pettengill, formerly of Sharon Springs, who was painting a barn. “I was looking for something to help get me out of my room, and my daughter had given me a drawing pad and colored pencils. I had never really drawn before, but I liked it, so when I saw the art class, I decided to join!” These days, Pettengill always keeps a bag of sketchbooks with him, and starts his paintings by drawing them first. “Sometimes I go sit outside and what I see, then come in and paint it,” he said. Claire Cardinale, formerly of East
Springfield, rediscovered her love of painting in the class. “I used to paint with a lady who worked with me,” she said. “But when she left, I didn’t pick up my brush again. I had such a fear of not being able to do it.” She was working on a fall scene, complete with a bright orange and red tree, with wind fluttering stray leaves to the ground. “It’s enjoyable,” she said. “I just wish we could sit here all day and paint.” And there’s been so much interest that Bennett offers a second class is offered on Sunday. “I want to be an art teacher one day,” she said. “This is a good path.” Nolan makes her way through the class, helping mix paints and making sketches for artists to fill in. “She helps me with detail work,” said Ann Martindale, formerly of Oneonta. “I love to paint cats, and she helped me with the whiskers. She even helped me find the perfect brush to paint fur.”
She’s painting a landscape now, working in soft yellows along the ground to prepare to paint in the trees. I’ll have to get a big perm like Bob Ross,” she joked. She’s having so much fun she’s encouraging her mother, who lives at The Plains at Parish Homestead, to take up painting as well. The artists each pick a picture they want to paint, gathered from calendars, magazines and photographs. “One of the women here took a beautiful photo of a sunset and I told her I would give her the painting if she gave me the photo,” said Pettengill. “I kind of regret that now! It was my favorite, but I can always paint a new one.” “I’m very good at painting waterfalls,” said Pysnik. “I like to give mine to friends and family,” said Pysnik. “But I would never sell it!” “Art is important for everyone,” said Nolan. “It’s life-enhancing, and it gives them a real sense of pride.”
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Silent Auction - 5:30 pm | Live Auction with Chuck D’Imperio - 7 pm Elks, 84 Chestnut, Oneonta | Free Admission | Refreshments for Sale www.OneontaHistory.org | 607-432-0960 | info@OneontaHistory.org
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Jon Frederic West Saturday, November 12, 2016 • 7:30 p.m. Tenor Jon Frederic West will be the featured soloist in Siegried’s Rhine Journey by Wagner and On Wenlock’s Edge by Vaughan Williams. The symphony will also perform Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2
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Thursday, November 3
MINECRAFT – 3-4 p.m. Open hours in childrens area. First come first serve. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/minecraft/ LECTURE – 7 p.m. ““Forgotten Pioneers: African Americans in the Mohawk Valley by Wayne Lenig.. Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal St., Fort Plain. Info, fortplainmuseum@yahoo.com, (518)774-5669 ONEONTA COMMON COUNCIL MEETING – 7 p.m. Public is invited to attend this discussion of the 2017 budget. Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 258 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607)432-6450 LECTURE – 7 p.m. “West African Drumming in Colonial America” by Charles Lenig. Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal St., Fort Plain. Info, fortplainmuseum@
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Friday, November 4
SEMINAR – 8-10 a.m. “IRS Tax Tips” Registration required. Cost: $35. Otsego Co. Chamber of Commerce session meets at Northern Eagle Beverages conference room, 41 Browne St., Oneonta. Kelly Decker, (607) 432-4500, Ext. 207, kelly@otsegocc.com, otsegocc.com ART DROP OFF – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association Holiday Show and Sale drop off day. Info, (607) 547-9777. SEMINAR – 3 p.m. “Axioms or Experiments:? Pedagogical Debates on the Teaching of Geometry in 20th Century Denmark.” 205 Fitzelle Hall, SUNY Oneonta,
INSURANCE MANY COMPANIES. MANY OPTIONS. Bieritz insurance Your “HOMETOWN” Insurance Agency 209 Main Street, Cooperstown 607-547-2951 across from Bruce Hall 607-263-5170 in Morris www.bieritzinsurance.com
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108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, toke.knudsen@oneonta.edu or james.ruffo@oneonta.edu STEAMQUEST – 3:30-5 p.m. Tinker and learn STEAM after school. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/ steamquest/ TURKEY DINNER – 4:45 p.m. 1st seating; 6 p.m. 2nd seating. Middlefield Baptist Church Fall Roast Turkey Dinner. Homecooked meal with all the trimmings (including homemade pies). Donation basis. Takeouts available for 4:25 p.m. pickup only - call ahead to order. Dorothy, (607) 547-9093, Sue, (607) 264-80842. Middlefield Baptist Church, 121 Rezen Rd., Middlefield. ART EXHIBIT – 5-7 p.m. “Earth Shattering” opens. ComplementsGlimmerglass Film Days theme “Against the Odds.” The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St, Cooperstown. Info, glimmerglassfilmdays.org/films-events/opening-night-party-and-exhibition ART – 5-8 p.m. Opening reception for Atelophobia-themed exhibit. Runs through 11/20. Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO), Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta.
Info, (607) 432-2070 admin@ canoneonta.org AUCTION – 5:30 p.m. Greater Oneonta Historical Society Annual Benefit Auction. Elks Club, 84-86 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, to donate Jane Backman (431-9509), Loraine Tyler (4332452), Bob Brzozowski, Greater Oneonta Historical Society, 183 Main St., Oneonta. (607) 4320960, info@OneontaHistory.org ST. FRANCIS FILM – 7 p.m. “Francis in Brooklyn” (2015). St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta, Info, (607) 432-1458. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Oneonta Concert Association presents Narek Arutyunian, clarinet and Yunh-Chin Zhou, piano. Concert opening by Little
Delaware Youth Ensemble. Tickets $25; student $6. At door or The Green Toad Bookstore, The Eighth Note. Info, tickets, (607) 433-7252, OneontaConcertAssociation.org CONTRADANCE – 8-11 p.m. Music by Fancy That!, caller TBA. Otsego Dance Society at Presbyterian Church, corner of Church and Pioneer sts., Cooperstown Suggested donation $8 adults, $4 students and teenagers, free for 12 and under. Info, (607) 965-8232, (607) 547-8164, www.otsegodancesociety.blogsport.com
Saturday, November 5
RECYCLING – 8-11 a.m. OCCA collects agricultural plastic and empty wood pellet bags. Southern Transfer Station, 75 Silas Ln.,
Oneonta. Info, occainfo.org/calendar/ag-plastic-wood-pellet-bagcollection-2/ COOP FARMERS MARKET – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bounty of seasonal fruits and veggies, local meats, fresh fowl, eggs, cheese, yogurt, honey, maple syrup, sweet treats. Handmade goods. Pioneer Alley (behind Key Bank), rain or shine. Info, (607) 547-6195, www. otsego2000.org FOOD & FARMING CONFERENCE – 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Farmers’ Museum Conference on Food & Farming 2016: Climate Change & Its Impact on Farming in Central New York. WORKSHOP – 9 a.m. Introduction to blacksmithing for absolute beginners. Field Blacksmith Shop, Farmers Museum.
Audiology appointments available.
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Legal notice Notice of organization of Ten Eyck Enterprises, LLC under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law. 1. The name of the limited liability company is Ten Eyck Enterprises, LLC. 2. Articles of Organization of Ten Eyck Enterprises, LLC were filed with the New York Secretary of State on September 15, 2016. 3. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Otsego County.
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The name of the entity is River 709, LLC, for which the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on June 6, 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 P.O. Box 654, Milford, New York. 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. 6LegalNov24
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FIRST: The name of the limited liability company is: Culligan Masonry Construction LLC SECOND: The county, within this state, in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is OTSEGO. THIRD: The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The address within or without this state to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the liumited liability company served upon him or her is: Andrea Culligan 5681 State Highway 7 Oneonta, NY 13820 I certify that I have read the above statements, I am authorized to sign these Articles of Organization, that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that y signature typed below constitutes my signature. Andrea Culligan, President (signature) Andrea Culligan, ORGANIZER 5681 State Highway 7 Oneonta, NY 13820 Filed by: Andrea Culligan 5681 State Highway 7 Oneonta, NY 13820 6LegalNov25 Legal notice Notice of formation of Otsego Bounty, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/8/16. Office in Otsego County. United
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unknown to Plaintiff; ROBERTA L. CROSS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 41 MONTGOMERY STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, NY 13320 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable.
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NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer to the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. That this action is being amended to include ROBERTA L. CROSS, as possible heirs to the estate of RAYNA I. KNORR FLETCHER A/K/A RAYNA I. KNORR A/K/A RAYNA KNORR, deceased. OTSEGO County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: AUGUST 18, 2016 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614
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Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 58.09 Block: 1 Lot: 16.00 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of OTSEGO, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. MICHAEL V. COCCOMA, a justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the OTSEGO County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with all the buildings erected thereon, situate in the Village of Cherry Valley, County of Otsego and State of New York, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at the Westerly end of the Northerly edge of the Northerly sidewalk of Montgomery Street and running THENCE S. 55 deg. 40’ W., 61 feet, more or less, along the Northerly side of Montgomery Street, being a line parallel to, and 23 feet from the center line of the pavement of Montgomery Street,
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THURSDAY, October 27, 2016
OBITUARIES Bernice Loudon, 93; WAVE In WWII FLY CREEK – Bernice E. Loudon, 93, of Fly Creek, a WAVE during World War II, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 18, 2016, at Focus at Otsego with family by her side. She was born March 2, 1923, at home in the Town of Middlefield, a daughter of Hubert S. and Mary Argie (Dow) Andrews. After graduating from Cooperstown High School, Class of 1940, Bernice served her country dur-
ing World War II in the WAVES ((Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She was stationed at the Naval Hospital in the Bronx and in the USNCTC in Davisville, R.I. On May 16, 1953, she married Nelson D. Loudon in Great Bend, Pa. The couple moved back to the Cooperstown area, where she worked as a Bassett LPN and raised two daughters. Full obituary at
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Robert L. LaDuke, 77; Native Son, CCS Redskin; Restoration Skills Helped Preserve Local History COOPERSTOWN – Robert Lane LaDuke, born at Bassett Hospital on Oct. 22, 1939, passed away peacefully at Bassett Hospital on Oct. 24, 2016, just two days after his 77th birthday. Bob was the first child of Harry (Dutch) LaDuke, Jr. and Marion (Maisie) Lane LaDuke. He enjoyed the innocence of growing up in “old” Cooperstown and all of the freedoms and fun it offered. He had lots of memories and stories of bike adventures with John Robinson, visiting the merchants on Main Street, playing on Doubleday Field, the Clark’s Gym after school, stopping at Derrick’s Shoe Store to have your feet X-rayed, Saturday morning art lessons at the Children’s Museum (now the Cooperstown Art Association), picnics at the lake, the Red Bursey Playground program, weeks at Windward Cottages on Otsego Lake, up-to-no-good adventures with Pete Costello and Roger Coleman, after school at the Doubleday, and stopping by 32 Elm St. where there was always something great to eat. Bob graduated from CCS with the Class of 1958. He cherished his years in high school and his buddies Andy Wick and Bob Solarchick. He was proud to play football and basketball as a Cooperstown Redskin and was a member of the Varsity C Club. Following high school, Bob proudly served in the Coast Guard and was aboard the USS Castle Rock just off the Cuban shoreline during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his discharge from the service, he moved to Reno, Nev., where he attended the University of Nevada as an art student. On his return to New York State, he was employed by Smith Ford, as a carpenter, and in 1980 went to work for the New York State Historical Association as a carpenter. During the course of working for NYSHA, Bob became somewhat of an expert restorationist, restoring many of the wagons and artifacts which are still being used at The Farmer’s Museum. Many of the early examples of local items that can still be enjoyed throughout the waiting rooms at Bassett Hospital were the result of Bob’s careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. He was very pleased to have been a part of preserving the area’s history. When Bob was born, the Bowers family presented to him as a birth gift, their childhood Lionel Train set. That train became the beginning of a lifelong love for old trains and metal toys as well as a talent that led to not only the restoration of antique toys but a reputation that was such that he re-
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ceived commissions from all over the country to either fix or build tin toys for others. Bob married Barbara Walton in Springfield at the Spaulding Estate Gardens on Aug. 4, 1995 and they spent the next 20 years enjoying each other while going on grand adventures searching for that next great find! They both enjoyed classic cars and alone or together could often be seen driving by in a vintage convertible with rock and roll music
floating through the air. Together they usually traveled to York, Pa., for the twice a year Toy Train Collectors Association Train Show and Sale. Bob enjoyed early morning coffee and could often be found in various local restaurants “holding court” first thing in the morning. This past summer he was often found sitting on a bench at Pioneer Park enjoying the sunshine and the friends and family who stopped by. He was also happy to give his
views to passing tourists. Bob was a member of the Native Sons of Cooperstown and was a forever Cooperstown Redskin. He was a member of the Walter P. Eggleston VFW Post. He is survived by his wife of 20 plus years, Barbara; two children, Sean and Erin LaDuke of California; threestep children, Rob, Scott and Colleen; one grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister, Patti Bensen-Ashley (Walter) of Cooperstown, David LaDuke of Cooperstown, and Michael LaDuke of New Jersey. He was predeceased by his parents and grandparents. As per his wishes, Bob is being cremated and his ashes will be spread at his home on County Route 31. To celebrate the life of Robert L. LaDuke we would like to invite you to join us at the Cooperstown Vet’s Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown, on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. for food and stories. All Cooperstown Redskin shirts are welcome!
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Phil Pohl’s Catcher Mitt, Mask Can Be Seen In Hall Display POHL/From A1 Locker Room exhibit. “I was in the bullpen and Scott Emerson, the bullpen coach, approached me, saying the Hall had asked for me to donate items,” he said. “I turned around to see who they were talking to, and he said they wanted mine!” The mask on display in the Hall’s replica of an Oakland A’s locker is the one he wore in the bullpen this past season, helping pitchers warm up before going onto the mound. “I’ve seen the inside of that mask a lot this season,” he said. “The players are
all amazing; Sonny Gray has a Godgiven ability to manipulate what a ball can do, while Ryan Dull has Phil Pohl such a strong command of the ball, I could close my eyes and catch one of his pitches.” And the glove he spent the season catching with is one he’s had since college. “This glove’s been around the block a few times,” he said. “There’s no better place to retire it than here.”
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Pohl, a 2009 CCS graduate and a member of the 2008 sectionals team, also spoke about his experience to a full house of former teammates, friends and CCS players in the Bullpen Theater. “I really appreciate you being part of this,” he said. “So many of you have helped me ever since I was a kid.” Though he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays at 17, he put off going into professional baseball to study at Clemson, where he played as co-captain on their team. “In my family, school always came first, then baseball second,” he said. “I know I made the right call.” He signed with the Oakland A’s farm team in 2012, and was traded to the Colorado Rockies. He was released from the Rockies at the end of last season and formally retired. Then the phone rang. “The bullpen catcher position had opened, and my name came up,” he said. “I interviewed, and a week later they called me back to say I had the job. There may have been a small fistpump.” As the bullpen catcher, he’s responsible for making sure the equipment is ready, throwing batting practice and awaiting that call in the bullpen. “I sit next to Scott, and when that phone rings, I know I need to help the next
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The day before Phil Pohl’s visit, Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson, left, presented certificates in the Hall of Plaques to members of the MaineEndwell team that won the Little League World Series Aug. 28, in Williamsport, Pa. In remarks, Idelson noted only two other New York teams have won that title, Schenectady in 1954 and Staten Island in 1964. He also noted this team was the only title-holder to also win the Jack Losch Team Sportsmanship Award.
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