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Court Honors Local NAACP Leaders

By TED MEBUST

Lee and Joanne Fisher, founding members of Oneonta’s chapter of the NAACP, were honored with a portrait on Friday, October 28 at the Otsego County Court Annex Building in Cooperstown. The portrait was commissioned to honor their service to the causes of justice and equality for nearly three decades with the organization. In attendance were judges and court officials from across the state, with Supreme Court Justice Brian Burns, Director of New York State Unified Court System Tony Walters and 6th Judicial District Chief Executive Porter Kirkwood speaking positively about their interactions with the Fishers over the years.

Burns cited a 2020 report by former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, which reviewed racial bias in New York State’s court system, while discussing the portrait’s commission. In his findings, Johnson described “a second-class system of justice for people of color in New York State” as litigants and persistent underrepresentation of nonwhite groups as court employees.

The latter issue, Burns noted, extends above the benches. Portraits, honoring a lineage of predominantly white, male judges, hold prominent positions on courtroom walls. The Fishers’ portrait will be displayed in Cooperstown’s Annex Building to acknowledge alternative contributions to the cause of justice and honor the couple’s work in fighting for the equal treatment of all citizens.

INSIDE ► Local Tony Scalici’s new book, seasick submariner, story on page A2 ► COOPERSTOWN SMOKING BAN CLARIFIED, page A2

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Lee and Joanne Fisher receive a standing ovation from Otsego County judicial officials.

From left are Lee Fisher, Joanne Fisher, Brian Burns, Eugene Faughnan, John Lambert, Michael Getman, Porter Kirkwood, Tony Walters and Mark Masler.

Walters and Kirkwood spoke about efforts within the court system to recruit more non-white employees.

Recruiting partnerships with historically black colleges and institutions have helped yield more diversity within New York courts.

Current Oneonta NAACP President Lee Fisher thanked his family, some of whom had traveled from as far as Delaware, and his fellow members as driving forces behind his work.

“We stand here in honor of all the members, past and present, that put forth so much time to help establish a more perfect union,” stated the former social studies teacher.

He acknowledged the work of Regina and George Betts, their

NAACP colleagues, throughout their time with the organization. The “Black List” event of 1993 in Oneonta, a nationally publicized case of racial profiling, provided the impetus for many early members to come together. As a former assistant basketball coach at SUNY Oneonta, Fisher acknowledged a personal connection to the event, saying that many of his players were wrongfully interrogated by police. Since then, he and Joanne have personally attended numerous court hearings to ensure the fair treatment of defendants.

Fisher concluded his remarks by saying, “Despite our differences, we must come together.”

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Golisano Center Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

By TED MEBUST

Springbrook’s Tom Golisano Center for Autism celebrated its 10► HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS year anniversary this past Thursday, AWARENESS WEEK, A3 marking a decade since the expan► A FEW THOUGHTS ON sion of its Oneonta campus. The IMPORTANT THINGS: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GALORE, pages event offered tours of the faciliA4, A8 ties, trolley rides provided by ► mORTARBOARDS AND TASSELS, Leatherstocking Trolley Company, a parade of students and staff, and a Mark Drnek, page A5 dinner for all in attendance. ► FINAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES SPEAK OUT, page A6 “It’s wonderful to have our donors here to remind us all what a difference this center has made in Follow Breaking News On providing the highest level of support possible to our students,” remarked OTSEGO.com Patricia Kennedy, Springbrook’s chief executive, addressing the crowd at a private reception. The event lasted from 1:30-6:30 p.m.

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Hartwick’s Halloween event last weekend was visited by more than 300 children (above). Ayla, Alicia and Corbin Flint of Cherry Valley enjoy Trunk or Treat at Cooperstown’s Railroad Inn (below).

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A crowd of students, visitors and staff attended the recent Golisano celebration.

students with a primary diagnosis of autism and has designed a personalized approach toward education. Those walking the halls and visiting classrooms with Traci Lanner, the school’s director, witnessed just how dedicated the school is toward that end.

Personal devices used to communicate with one-on-one instructors aid students in completing educa-

tional and vocational-skill-learning tasks. The rooms utilize visual and tactile cues to help develop spatial awareness. Cafeteria staff prepare personalized meals to accommodate students’ physical abilities. The gymnasium, which hosts Special Olympics basketball teams from across New York State, has walls specially designed to mute echoes, which are a possible trigger for autistic students.

All aspects of the center are designed to maximize student comfort, functionality and focus.

While introducing many of the classes on the tour, Lanner said her students are simply the best, and it’s been a pleasure to help them achieve their goals. Since starting work with Springbrook in 1999, Lanner has been instrumental to

the development of many recent programs and expansions.

Many of the center’s teachers are Springbrook Scholars, graduates of their educational initiative which offers aid for a variety of professional avenues. Through the initiative, Springbrook partners with colleges from the surrounding area to provide hands-on training to students along with master’s degree and clinical licensure candidates. Physical, occupational and applied behavior analysis therapies are only a few of the training opportunities available at the Tom Golisano Center for Autism.

Springbrook’s anniversary celebration marked a continued and growing affirmation of support from local community members and visitors from across the state.

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Submariner Scalici’s Seminal Saga

by TED MEBUST

Local school board member and Vietnam War veteran Anthony Scalici published his first book this year, a memoir titled “Seasick Submariner: The Lure of Ocean Adventure from Old Staten Island to the U.S. Navy.”

Told through a series of vignettes, Scalici recounts impactful moments as a son of Staten Island (before the Verrazano Bridge), an avid fisherman and a naval sonar technician.

Recalling conversations with his immigrant grandparents and explorations along the island, Scalici described a colorful childhood.

“Before the Verrazano Bridge was there, Staten Island was much more rural,” he explained. “I’ve always had a passion for fishing and would troll the coastline looking for good spots.”

Throughout his adventures, Scalici’s interest in the sea would continue to grow, pushing him toward the next chapter of his life.

Graphic provided Despite harboring a lifelong fascination with the ocean and Anthony Scalici was inspired by friends and family to marine life, influenced in part by write his book. the Jacques Cousteau television full well that no supply stores would specials of his youth, Scalici described be open to provide the necessary tools, a constant battle with sea sickness. the crew was left with limited options.

Assignment to USS Clamagore, a dieselRectifying the issue, a defiant Scalici electric submarine in use since World resorted to boarding a nearby Russian sub War II, compounded this ailment. It and requesting the necessary provisions patrolled the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from its crew. Walking back with brushes from the Caribbean past the North Sea. in hand, he received the admiration of his “We took four-hour shifts on and four- crewmates and chagrined captain. Scalici’s hour shifts off,” Scalici recalled of his levity in this retelling mirrored the tone of time aboard Clamagore. “The cabin air his work, which is available on Amazon. would smell of diesel exhaust and the ship “Seasick Submariner” confronts constantly rotated with the crashing waves.” concepts like service, sacrifice, and perseAfter a lifetime of collecting verance, yielding lessons that surely made stories, Scalici said he felt inspired a lasting impact on its author. Scalici has by friends to compile his most cher- been a member of Cooperstown Central ished memories into a longer piece. School’s Board of Education for more than “I’ve been writing poems and stories my 25 years, a director of rural housing develwhole life, so when my friends and family opment, and a professional grant writer. all encouraged me to write my own stories He battled blindness while completing his down, I felt the time was right,” he explained. memoir. His acknowledgment of friends, One of the more memorable of these family and community in driving him to stories, he said, chronicled a Sunday complete this work permeated throughout afternoon which saw the Clamagore his conversation. Scalici’s memoir offers docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tasked something for a variety of fans, but its deeper to paint the ship by its captain, who knew contemplations can offer lessons to us all.

Clarification: Cooperstown Smoking Ban During a recent Cooperstown Board of Trustees meeting, a ban on smoking on Main Street Cooperstown was passed.

“We’ve been talking about the smoking ban for a year.

What are we going to do if we allow marijuana shops, how can we keep people from smoking on Main Street and the whole street smelling like marijuana?”

Trustee Richard Sternberg said. “We couldn’t just single out smoking marijuana. We set a public hearing, we had the public hearing and it became clear that there were some potential loopholes in the law that we needed to close,” Sternberg said.

“We realized that all smoking products need to be treated equally. You can’t make laws more restrictive than what you present at a public hearing. They can only be less restrictive. So now we go back and rewrite things, it goes to committee, then it comes back to the board, the board calls for a public hearing, then it’s voted on. This is a multimonth process,” he said.

“I suggested that we go ahead and pass what we have then come back to the drawing board to see where things needed to be tightened up. We realized we needed to define what “Main Street” means. Is it the actual street, or is it the street and sidewalks?

The grassy areas? This is what we will be working on over the coming weeks,” Sternberg said.

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Former Oneonta resident Arjun Verma is returning to the area from San Francisco for a sitar concert on Friday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.

Arjun Verma began learning sitar at age 5 from his father, the late Roop Verma, an internationally performing sitarist who had studied with Maestros Ali Akbar Khan and Ravi Shankar. Hailed by “The New York Times” as a “fine sitarist,” Arjun shares the jewels of his cultural heritage in a manner that is fresh, modern, and relevant, while maintaining a high standard of traditional integrity. His performance repertoire has stretched the limits of the sitar as an instrument, and his recording and composing work has adapted Indian classical music effectively for TV, opera, and documentary film.

Arjun Verma’s performance, presented by

the Oneonta Concert Association, is $25.00 for general admission and $6.00 for students.

Tickets may be purchased at the door; from Oneonta ticket outlets at Green Toad Bookstore, 198 Main Street, and The Eighth Note Music Store at 10 South Main Street; or online at www.oneontaconcertassociation.org.

• The Catskill Community Players, celebrating their 48th year, will present Luigi Jannuzzi’s comedy, “Exhibit This!” at the Wieting Theatre November 4-6. The Wieting is located at 168 Main Street, Worcester. Show times are November 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on November 5 and 6.

This unique production, featuring 13 comedic short plays and monologues based on exhibits at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, was a number one pick in “New York Magazine.” The cast includes local favorites

and many newcomers: Ben Friedell, Diane Stammel, Mark Murphy, Diana Friedell, Carol Dean, Maria Johnson, Gary Koutnik, Ben Magill, Becky Maeder-Chien, Charlie Reiman, Caitlin Liberati, Christine Juliano, Lee Lattimer, Abbey Koutnik, Andy Puritz, Kath Roth, Lissa Sidoli, Rosemary Summers, and Kathy Varadi.

• “Exhibit This!” is under the direction of Nancy Bondurant Couch and co-produced by Diana Friedell, Lissa Sidoli, and J Lentner. The set is designed and built by Charlie Reiman. General admission is $20—$15 for seniors and students—and can be obtained in advance online through Eventbrite or at the door. Homebaked refreshments will be sold during intermission to benefit the Worcester Woman’s Club. To learn more about CCP, visit http://catskillplayers.org/.

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Positively Stunning With the guidance of head librarian Mindy Baker, Richfield Springs Public Library has created a Positivity Rock Garden. Thanks to a generous donation of colorful aggregate from Ruby Lake Glass and assistance from students at Richfield Springs Central School, the library’s eye-catching Positivity Rock Garden will inspire and lift the spirits of residents and visitors to the community. The rock garden surrounds a tree on the grounds of the library and the large painted rocks of the garden bear quotes from famous authors and classic novels. Ruby Lake Glass colorful aggregates fill the center of the garden and act not only as a visual treat but as a sensory element, allowing individuals to run their fingers through the rocks to change the colors.

Check it out before the snow flies and add your own painted rock to the collection.

News from the noteworthy

DAN MASKIN

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Is November 12-20 November 12 through 20 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Reliable estimates show that over 500 million people in the United States are homeless. In Otsego County, the number of homeless people has been on the rise for the last two years. Code Blue and the homeless that we encounter on Main Street are yearlong topics of discussion between local governments, non-profits, and law enforcement. But it’s equally important to know that the majority of homeless people in our community live in inadequate housing, are doubled up with family or friends or are temporarily homeless.

There is a complex shelter system in Otsego

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County that is designed to be temporary. But there isn’t enough housing that is affordable, so temporary shelter becomes transitional because the homeless cannot access housing they can afford. Back in 2015 or 2016, it was noted that Otsego County paid $1 million a year on emergency housing. I’m not sure what that number is today, but the main driver is high rent if rental units are available at all.

Rents are rising faster than wages. As an example, Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. operates a program that provides transitional housing financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence. While we have several approved applications, we can’t move forward because of the cost or unavailability of rental units.

Housing is a human right. It means a home, and all of the things that go along with a home.

A home is like a human headquarters where people have a warm, safe place to come at the end of the day.

Not having safe, adequate and affordable housing can cause post-traumatic stress for children and adults, because they don’t have the human headquarters that they so badly need.

While the discussions of being homeless are linked to mental health, substance abuse and crime, the reality is that the root cause of homelessness is the failure of government to set policy around the human right to housing.

Dan Maskin is chief executive officer of Opportunities for Otsego.

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Perspectives

THURSDAY, November 3, 2022

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Letters … In their opinion

Let Us Not Perish from the Earth

Vote! Please Help Save Our Country

For those of us old enough to remember when elections—and the American political system itself—were “of the people and by the people and for the people,” it is somewhat difficult to be excited, much less inspired, by the process that will unfold across the nation next Tuesday. In what has arguably become an increasingly nasty and pitiful squabble of the politicians, by the politicians and for the politicians, Americans are now faced with a choice between political extremes and actual political extremists who have been primaried into their races by a severely broken redistricting system devised of, by and for the politicians whose interest in winning far outweighs their interest in, or ability to, effectively or adequately govern the country. Civilized discourse has become unbridled discord.

Candidates who would likely be mystified by a gradeschool level civics test are now poised to take seats in the once-revered and sacrosanct United States Senate. This is not because they are intelligent, reasonable, or even sane, but because we have been led to believe that “our” party needs to be in control; so that “we” can undo what the other party has done before “they” can undo what “we” have undone. Doesn’t matter the candidate as long as the person is one of “us.” It seems almost difficult to remember that there were two centuries when “us” was all Americans; “we the people,” not we the Blue and we the Red. It is nearly incomprehensible that we are heirs of the “Greatest Generation,” where nearly 300,000 Americans gave their “last measure of devotion” to save democracy, or the over 200,000 who died in what has recently been referred to as the “first” American Civil War. Surely the bones of these sacrificed defenders of democracy are now churning and rattling in graves across America and Europe as our very hard-fought democracy hangs in the balance.

What is perhaps most saddening, and most frightening, is that “we the people” have fallen into the political trap set out for us by our faltering and failing “leaders.” Friends are dropped and relatives spurned for their political leanings. As the political elites rush headlong into the far reaches of the ideological spectrum and into the radical fringes, we have allowed ourselves to be herded there as well. Like hogs to the slaughter, we dwell in an increasingly pungent abattoir of distrust and disinformation where the exits and the salvation they promise are slowly but inexorably slamming shut.

Abraham Lincoln, in his 10-sentence Gettysburg Address, encouraged his audience—and the hundreds of millions who would come to know his words—to be “dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain…that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

In the polling booths this year and forever hence, vote for moderation, common sense, intelligence, unity, peace and democracy so that our precious American experiment, highly enlightened and singularly unique, does not perish from the earth.

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This election is like none other in our time. It will either cement the global elite’s plan for our country or start us back on a path that will ultimately save this country so our grandchildren can have a lifestyle of freedom and opportunity that we have been so blessed with.

The Democrats have gotten used to swaying liberal Republicans, buying key elections with global elites’ dollars or just stealing elections. They have worked our judicial system, our media and the mind of some, so they can pull off most of their tricks. If patriotic Republicans don’t achieve wide margins we will see more elections stolen. Contrary to what many liberals think, a successful Democratic midterm election will lead to a country we will not recognize or be able to reverse.

Democrats want a one-party system of government which will end our democracy, our way of life and the principles that have propelled us to the greatest power in the world.

The success of this country doesn’t fit the global elite’s vision for the world and our Democratic Party, along with some Republicans, has become the global elite’s vehicle.

They are willing to sacrifice our country for their financial gain.

Thank God Trump has made all this visible! Why do you think the elites and their Democrats are relentlessly after Trump and many of his supporters? They are scared!

Prior to Trump, they were very tactfully progressing without many of us understanding their total agenda.

It’s now clear that we have the fight of our life before us and our grandchildren/generations to follow are dependent on us to overcome the take down of God’s and our country.

Please! Please vote! I’m scared, but I haven’t given up. I truly believe God is with us and this great country!

Bruce Beckert South New Berlin

Is ‘Perfect Village’ Pricing Out Seniors?

Now getting into our ninth decade of life, we find there are concerns that weren’t there in our eighth decade.

The latest concern is downsizing.

Even though we older folks want to stay in our present home forever, the reality is that the constant upkeep, inside and out, becomes very difficult. So now is the time, and many others feel this way too, to move forward to the next stage of our lives.

Now is the time to sell the house and move to a first floor, handicapped accessible two bedroom in Cooperstown. BUT—now the problem! These apartments are like finding “hens’ teeth” (as my Dad used to say). We don’t want to put our home on the market, and have no place to live.

Cooperstown really is the “Perfect Village,” but for our age group there are several problems. First, there are few housing opportunities for people in our situation. We are not ready to live in a single room, despite some wonderful local accommodations, and there are few apartments offering what we would like. Second, in our local area we have no progressive living facilities. In Oneonta you have St. James’ Manor and The Plains; in Utica there is Preswick Glen; New Hartford has Sitrin, but Cooperstown lacks such a program. We need a program that begins with self-living units, then moves to assisted living and finally transitions into full care.

With the number of seniors locally (and the numbers are growing) we have a definite local need. And

finally, maybe there are contractors or visionaries that would jump at this opportunity. Lately, Francesca Zambello and Simple Integrity have begun Chestnut Crossing. Maybe, if The Clark Foundation could offer some land on Brooklyn Avenue or River Road or Route 28 south of the village, some contractor would consider building this much-needed complex close to Bassett Healthcare and downtown.

We love the area, we are so fortunate with all we have, with Bassett being the hub—but as we age, we realize there is still an important piece yet to be filled.

Time to fill in the missing piece of the “Perfect Village.” How about “The Gateway Complex” south of the village? Just thinking…

Jim and Polly Renckens Richfield Springs

Candidate’s Record Should Be Examined Choosing who we want to represent our interests in Albany is about looking at the track record and asking who will do more for our area.

In the 122nd Assembly District, the answer is clear. In Brian Miller’s six years in office, he has had only one bill passed and signed into law. More often than not, he voted AGAINST legislation that would help our district. When the legislature voted on the budget, Miller voted against providing money for needed infrastructure, against funding for critical health services, against funds for the New York State Police, against helping working families pay for childcare and against investment to address the long-term causes of crime. Brian Miller has done nothing during his time in office. Why should we expect anything different from him in the future?

Dan Buttermann attends village and town board meetings across the district and talks with community leaders about what they need from Albany. He visits farmers to ask what they need to stay in business and maintain their family farms.

He regularly checks in with smallbusiness owners and hears about their concerns. Dan will support our communities by voting for funding for police, fire and EMS. He will help improve infrastructure, from roads to high-speed Internet, so families will want to stay and make Central New York their home. Vote for Dan Buttermann—the clear choice.

Tracy Carman Cazenovia

Stefanik Does Not Put Upstate First I’m glad you’re highlighting political candidates and their positions on important issues. Having real information to base one’s vote on is key to making an informed decision at the ballot box. The problem is, candidates can say anything they want, whether it is true or false.

I was interested to read Elise Stefanik’s description of her accomplishments, and was surprised at her statement that she “delivered over $500 million in federal funds back to Upstate New York.” Hmmm….

I thought I heard she had voted against all of those federal dollars.

Since I didn’t want to assume her statement was false, I looked up her voting record. Wow!!! Not only did she vote AGAINST the funding that benefitted Upstate New York, she also voted AGAINST: mental health care, violence prevention, investment in chip manufacturing in the U.S., women’s health, veterans’ health, first responder’s health, children’s safety, price gouging, firefighter protections, protections for those affected by domestic violence,

and a slew of other bills that were important to the wellbeing of New York and to our country. Thankfully, her Democratic colleagues voted FOR the funding that Upstate New York has benefitted from. If you want a Representative in Congress who prioritizes the well-being of Upstate New York and its people, Elise is not your candidate. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Matt Castelli to represent the Congressional 21st District.

Jeanne Dewey Cooperstown

Vote ‘Yes’ for Proposition 1 This Election Day, Otsego County voters have the chance to vote for a cleaner environmental future for our children and grandchildren. Proposition 1, the NYS Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, is on the ballot again for the first time since 1996, and the stakes could not be clearer for the health of Otsego County residents, farmlands, open space, and waterways. The Act provides significant funding for open space and farmland conservation, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements, flood risk reductions in the Susquehanna Watershed, and projects to address harmful algal blooms like we experienced this past summer on Otsego and Canadarago lakes, and likely will again. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity that will bring desperately needed funding into Otsego County to address these critical environmental issues. We at Otsego 2000 urge you to vote for your and your children’s healthy future. Vote Yes on Proposition 1.

Ellen Pope Executive Director, Otsego 2000

Vote Josh Riley for Congress The 2022 midterm elections are upon us and once again we need to sift through the news and all of the flyers we receive in the mail to figure out who to vote for.

In the 19th Congressional District, I have learned that Josh Riley supports the CHIPS and Science Act that was responsible for bringing the multi-billion dollar chip plant to the Syracuse area. This is a game changer for families who watch their kids graduate and move out of the area in search of good paying jobs.

I have also learned that Josh Riley believes in women’s reproductive rights and that when he graduated from Harvard Law School he took a job with the American Academy of Pediatrics on behalf of low-income children who could not access their healthcare.

I have not learned much about Josh Riley’s opponent Marc Molinaro other than his team is lousy at Photoshop and good at misleading accusations and claims about Mr. Riley’s background and views. I had to put on my reading glasses to see the tiny little footnotes.

JoAnn Gardner Hartwick

Unity, Not Party, More Important Last month, I put statements in All Otsego for our country to heed the call of unity as well as speaking to you all about it. I firmly stand by my statements. I speak on the week before Election Day by saying that regardless of who wins and who loses in this election and other elections, we need unity. If we are to have unity, we need to put our political parties and their agendas aside Continued on page 8

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Funny Hats and Serious Business Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

210 YEARS AGO

Yesterday, William Henman, a soldier of the 15th United States’ regiment, in pursuance of the sentence of a court martial, was shot. His crime was desertion, with intent to go over to the enemy. Another soldier of that regiment, who deserted at the same time, was brought out for execution, but was pardoned by General Bloomfield; it having appeared that he was enticed away by Henman.

October 31, 1812

160 YEARS AGO

October 31, 1862

135 YEARS AGO

Personal – A little four-year-old lad the other day strongly hinted to an aunt who often gratifies his childish wishes that it would be the proper thing to do to request Santa Claus to send him a “real live pony.” When informed that Santa Claus confined his gifts to books, toys, etc., he came close to the side of his aunt and whispered in her ear: “Don’t you think God would send the pony, if we telephoned him?” The little fellow’s faith was strong.

A branch of the Salvation Army invaded Cooperstown on Tuesday last, holding services on Main Street. There are two men and three women in the band. Give them a fair chance and an open field to do all the good they can.

People who do not believe in their methods, need not hear them, and those who choose to attend their meetings should keep order.

November 4, 1887

85 YEARS AGO

A rejuvenated Cooperstown high school team came back into its own Saturday afternoon by defeating West Winfield High, 43-0. The Redskins’ overpowering offense drove deeply into the invader’s territory throughout the contest, and the result was never in doubt from the opening whistle.

Members of the team are Don and Dorrance Weir, Bliss, Putnam, Wells, Callahan, Hintermister, Fowler, Eggleston, Chapman, Bailey, Cortez, C. Pugliese, Lettis, R. Dodge, Stergas, Rathbun, Knapp, Wilmot, Gilchriest, Kinney, Russo and Holden.

November 3, 1937

25 YEARS AGO

The Cooperstown Central School Board of Education will draw up plans to implement state mandated AIDS instruction at this week’s board meeting. An advisory board will be created to pursue the issue and determine how the program will be fused into the K-12 classrooms. The state mandate requires that “all elementary schools shall provide instruction concerning the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) as part of the sequential health education program.” The establishment of an advisory board is also mandated.

November 4, 1987

Solution: ‘‘A Blurbal History of L.A....” (October 27)

Mortarboards and tassels have been on my mind (and head).

What a wonderful couple of weeks! The City of Oneonta hosted two college inaugurations within 8 days. They were spectacular. There was genuine pageantry.

And pomp. They also featured a similar and particular circumstance.

Which is this: That in this moment in Oneonta’s history, we’ve been blessed. In the inauguration of these two men, we’ve been gifted with exactly what we need.

Now, and in this post-pandemic/pre-recession next few years, we face issues and opportunities that are equally seismic in their potential to change Oneonta’s trajectory.

Our only way to ensure that we arc upward with growth and opportunity, and not plummet into service cutbacks and diminished quality of life, is to mobilize every resource and every partner in the cause.

In their histories, our colleges have never played the role that they are going to play in the resurgence and reimagining of Oneonta.

At just over a year in, Dr. Alberto Cardelle is our new president at SUNY Oneonta and, recently arriving, Darren Reisberg is now manning the helm at Hartwick.

Both leaders share very collaborative and community-focused agendas. And both men embrace their potential to be key players during this important chapter in the story of Oneonta.

Both too, are very nice guys, and easy to work with.

For the first time—at this critical time—we are seeing long hoped for collaboration between colleges, and a partnering mindset regarding the city.

There’s been a blossoming of collaborations that

are already improving lives in the city. That, however, is the tip of what lies below. There’s an unseen mountain of exponentially growing strategic partnerships, think sessions, and proposals being generated.

It’s going to be game changing for Oneonta and its neighbors.

And soon. This is talk that leads to action.

Already, our colleges are spearheading efforts to build upon the region’s economic and infrastructure strengths.

Importantly, in the public’s perception there is growing hope and confidence. I see it every day.

And so, I was honored to deliver the congratulations of our city and a welcome to both college presidents in speeches at their respective inaugurations.

My experience with mortar boards, and especially those dangling tassels, dates to my high-school graduation, which recently held its 50th reunion. So that’s a while ago.

What I learned while delivering my remarks at the inauguration of Darren Reisberg was that a tassel worn on the backside of a mortarboard will not attack your face when speaking, like one worn in the front. There was some comic relief in watching me struggle with it.

So, another thing learned. Although I don’t expect that I will be speaking at any future inaugurations.

If we are lucky, we will be blessed to have these two leaders—and their two families—as members of our community for many years.

They are Oneontans.

Watch as the banners begin to fly. Watch our downtown transform. These are exciting times.

Mark Drnek is the mayor of the City of Oneonta.

By MERL REAGLE

Drop Me A Letter…Solving with omissionary zeal ACROSS 1 “Inferiority complex” coiner Alfred 6 Goad 10 75 Down students 14 Mrs. Truman 18 Physicist Robert and actor Peter 20 Habitual ___ 21 “Drinks are ___” 22 Get out of here 23 Where the Mercedes mechanic was?

26 Singer Horne 27 Perfect Easter gift for a cat?

28 Spock, for one 30 ___-Tiki 31 Carry with effort 32 Author Ferber 33 Apple seed 34 Cutup Caesar 35 Deli fave 36 Pencilless tests 38 Giant ray 40 Fan, as of puzzles 43 Common sight at the Santa Claus Pizzeria?

48 Goliath feller 50 Org. with a journal 51 Gossip 52 Self-references?

54 With 64 Across, photo idea that National Geographic turned down as a little too suspicious-sounding?

58 Nothing 59 Karloff’s real name 60 Discomfort 61 John Cougar’s No. 1 hit of 1982, “Jack & ___” 63 Distress call 64 See 54 Across 68 Port near Poona, once 72 Artist Albrecht 73 Flushing Meadows event 77 Some awards 78 Wasting food, says Mom 79 Inventor of the floor mattress?

83 Inexpensive writers?

84 Victrola, briefly 86 Org. dissolved in 1945 87 Plant life 88 Working title of The Towering Inferno?

93 Break 94 Lobsterman’s gear 95 Sports complex 96 Orange addition 98 Highway sign 101 Needle feature 102 Certain shortwave user

103 “Turn on the heat!”

104 In need of a lift 107 Maintenance 109 Football event with a really, really lopsided score?

113 Canadian Indian 114 Alligator’s admission?

116 Heating element, perhaps 117 Close to 118 Are, to Armand 119 Sam who originated the role of Nathan Detroit 120 Resting places 121 Hauler 122 Air-leak sound 123 Dweebish

14 Watson’s pal 15 “Suits” 16 Egyptian peninsula 17 Stephen King novel, with The 19 Base greeting 24 U.N. first name, once 25 Charges 29 Doing 33 Expert group 35 Palm oil?

36 Martin-Tomlin film, All ___ 37 Some CD players 38 Environment 39 Cartoon director Tex 40 ’50s spray 41 Where Pearl City is 42 “___ I know that” DOWN 1 1985 Kentucky Derby winner, 44 Filled, as a truck 45 Prefix meaning “dwarf” Spend ___ 46 “Good grief!”

2 Waikiki crooner 3 Johnny Rotten’s real last name 47 “___ good idea” 49 ER and Law & Order, e.g.

4 Certain syst. in your car 53 Slopping center 5 Make over, as a cigar 55 “Pardon me,” in Piccadilly 6 Conspire 56 Stench 7 What orzo resembles 57 More luxurious 8 Brimley’s breakfast 9 Humorous “what is this a picture 59 Punch line of?” sketch invented by Roger 62 Prefix meaning “height” Price in the 1950s 63 Helens intro 10 Nova intro 65 “On the wagon,” “eating crow,” 11 “For all” partner et al.

12 Singer Sumac 66 Shiite’s counterpart 13 Recipe portions 67 Temperature checker

68 Actor Hoskins 69 Final notice?

70 The Wolverine St. 71 Surrounded 74 It’s all in the wrist 75 Prestigious British school 76 Director Ephron 78 Carve, in a way 80 Big plus 81 “¿Como ___?”

82 Day break?

84 Rug rat corrals 85 Via wagering 89 Out of the joint 90 Reduces friction in 91 Recluses 92 Of an insect stage 97 Restoration poet 98 Bag man once 99 Spill protector 100 Coil of yarn 102 Dear, to Dior 103 Scrooge word 104 More conservative 105 Change 106 New Deal opponent 108 They may shock you 109 Streetcar’s cousin 110 Actor Montand 111 Wilder finish?

112 Collapsed 115 “Can ya beat that!”DOWN

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Political Candidates Speak Out: Backgrounds, Goals Explained Meet the Candidates for Election Day, November 8, 2022

Publisher’s Note: We sent out an e-mail asking the candidates for the major political races next week to share information about themselves, so our readers can get to know them a little better. Every candidate had the opportunity to return their answers. We asked them: A. Please tell us about yourself.

B. If you were elected to office, what are your top priorities and why?

We have run these answers over the last few weeks, in hopes this will help in your decision-making process on Tuesday, November 8. Please get out and vote!

DIANE SARE—LAR

Running for United States Senator

A. I am an independent candidate whose name will appear on the ballot on the “LaRouche” line to identify my 33-year collaboration with the late economist and former presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche. I grew up in a Quaker family in Maine, and studied for one year at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York before transferDIANE SARE ring to New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.

I ran for U.S. Congress in New Jersey in the Democratic primary elections in 2012 and 2104, calling for the impeachment of President Obama, which was a controversial campaign, to say the least.

I believe that the nation is headed in a terrible direction as a result of the shift in national identity, beginning with the death of FDR, but emphatically following the assassination of JFK and the Warren Commission cover up and, most recently, the 9/11 attacks. We are living in a surveillance state with a degenerate “rock-drug-sex” culture. War and drug legalization will not solve our problems.”

I still enjoy playing the trombone, occasionally direct a large chorus I founded in New York City, and I reside in Rockland County with my husband, Christopher, and dog, Rusty.

B. First the trans-Atlantic financial system is hopelessly bankrupt and cannot be saved by any amount of printing money or fiddling with interest rates. We need to reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act, nationalize the Federal Reserve and issue trillions of dollars of credit to build nuclear power plants, water management, high speed rail, NOT windmills and solar panels which are a waste of space and destroy farmland.

The United States should leave NATO, and stop provoking wars with major nuclear powers like Russia and China. The CIA, FBI and NSA should be audited. I support term limits.

JOSH RILEY—DEM, WFP Running for Congress, 19th District

A. I’m a fifth-generation Upstate New Yorker. My family came here over 100 years ago to work in the local factories. My dad was a maintenance worker in the IBM plants, and my mom served in law enforcement. As I was growing up, the plants closed down and good jobs were shipped overseas. I saw working families struggle even JOSH RILEY as Wall Street was booming and corporate profits were soaring. There’s corruption in our politics and greed in our economy, and the deck is stacked against working folks in Upstate New York and in favor of special interests and career politicians.

I’ve spent my career fighting back. The values and work ethic I learned here—and my public school education—allowed me to become an attorney. In my first case out of law school, I represented kids from low-income families who were having trouble getting access to healthcare services. I clerked for a federal appeals judge, studying our Constitution. I worked as counsel in the U.S. Senate, where I brought Democrats and Republicans together to fight the opioid epidemic and support survivors of domestic violence. As an attorney in private practice, I fought insurance companies that raised their rates on small businesses, and I argued for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to enshrine women’s equality into the law.

Now I’m running for Congress to represent the community that raised me. I’m the only candidate who is not accepting any corporate PAC money because I’ll always put Upstate New York first.

B. Let’s get corporate money out of politics. Today, corporations create Political Action Committees, or PACs, which contribute millions to candidates who vote for their interests instead of yours. Cable companies pay politicians to limit your choice of providers. Pharmaceutical companies pay politicians to keep prices high. Oil companies pay politicians who deny climate change. I believe we should end this practice. That’s why I’m the only candidate in this race who has never accepted a penny of corporate PAC money, and I never will, because I am going to Congress to fight for the community that raised me—not the special interests.

NICHOLAS CHASE—DEM

Running for Member of Assembly, 102nd District

PETER OBERACKER—REP, CON Running for State Senator, 51 District

Finally, as a member of the Education and Higher Education committees, I am focused on ensuring our next generation of leaders will have the resources needed to meet increasing challenges.

A. After serving one term as State Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to represent the residents of the new 51st Senate District. My background as a small business owner, local elected official, and volunteer emergency first responder has helped me bring a unique perspective to the job and new views to Albany. During my PETER OBERACKER first term, I have advocated for policies to expand broadband (and cellphone) access, support our struggling small businesses, end criminalfriendly policies like bail reform, assist our family farms, block out-of-control Albany spending, and end unnecessary government mandates. I have also stood up for our Second Amendment rights and will continue to push back against misguided laws that fail to improve safety and only target law-abiding citizens.

I have spent considerable time meeting with residents, elected officials, non-profit agencies, and business owners throughout my senate district to learn more about the needs and concerns of those I represent. I work for the people of the 51st Senate District and will always take that responsibility to heart.

Measures to make New York more affordable, create new opportunities, and ensure our citizens are safe top my agenda. These are the concerns I hear from people every day and they are my top priorities moving forward.

B. Rebuilding our economy, lowering taxes and making our streets safe will always top my priority list.

Additionally, I am extremely concerned with out-ofcontrol energy costs. We need a home heating tax credit providing direct relief and a diverse energy strategy promoting affordability and reliability.

More must be done regarding drug addiction. The rural regions I represent lack services and we are tragically losing too many people as a result.

A. I grew up on a small farm outside of Oneonta, and went on to study political science at Hartwick College. Three years into my degree, I hit some financial hardship and had to take an indefinite leave of absence. This coincided with the start of the pandemic, and I started substitute teaching in a local school. I worked just about NICHOLAS CHASE every single day due to the lack of substitutes. I really liked it, so I came back the next year and was given a long-term substitute position teaching middle school science. It was in this position that inspired me to run for this office. My students would talk about how they’re concerned about the low profits of farming (which many wanted to pursue after high school), the rising prices of everything from food to housing, and Democrats.

I’m a Democratic candidate running on a moderate platform to promote unity and compromise, with the main goal of ensuring Upstate New York works for my students, post-graduation. We want them to stay and raise their families here. Currently, I’m a long-term substitute at Schenevus CSD, teaching high school English, and doubling as a politician on nights and weekends! My top priorities would be increasing funding to rural schools, women’s rights, cutting property taxes for small farms, and bringing funding to the district for increased affordable housing opportunities. Our small, rural schools are chronically underfunded. I will seek to increase funding to ensure students in rural communities have the same opportunities as students in more affluent communities.

B. I will always be a steadfast voice for women’s rights in the Assembly chamber and will vote accordingly. I am pro-choice, and will do everything I can to ensure New York remains a sanctuary for women who seek healthcare options that have been outlawed in their respective states.

Throughout the campaign, I talked to farmers about what Albany could best do to make their farms more profit-

able. The answer I got was to lower property taxes for small farms, so I did some research. I believe if we can implement an element of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 (an element of a bill to lift the United States out of the Great Depression), we can use that revenue to lower property taxes for small farms without cutting state income in the process. I also plan to find funding in Albany to increase affordable housing in the district, an issue with effects that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.

MATTHEW MACKEY—DEM, WFP

Running for Member of Assembly, 101st District

A. My name is Matthew Mackey and I am a social worker and advocate dedicated to changing policy that will benefit communities. As a social worker, I have been specially trained in recognizing issues within policy and identifying solutions through collaboration with communities and organizations. I grew up on a small apple farm in MATTHEW MACKEY Milton, NY and in Bloomingburg, NY with two deaf parents. As a young child, I often served as an interpreter for my parents and advocated for them to receive services granted to most parents.

I started working as a teenager to support myself and help my family, eventually working my way up to becoming an advocate for families with children who have special needs. In that role, I helped save families millions by fighting insurance companies to provide benefits to children. I then decided to pursue my master’s degree in social work from Adelphi University and worked with organizations like the National Association of Social Workers-NYS Chapter, by helping shape policy agendas and advocated directly with New York legislators with the powerful stories of the people I work with and how to create better policy that works for everyone. Never being afraid to stand up for what is right, even from within my own party, in 2011, I helped stop the deportation of a binational, same-sex married couple, who had been living in the U.S. legally for over 25 years and built a business together by petitioning the Obama Administration with over 20,000 signatures in six days.

B. Having worked directly with legislators and understanding how Albany works, I will be prepared from day one to get resources our communities need to thrive.

Some of my priorities will be investing in rural healthcare, infrastructure development (broadband and cell service), protecting our environment and farms, and revitalizing our communities. All of these issues are related to public safety, the habitability, and the affordability of living in a district where resources are sparse. Everyone in our communities deserves a healthy and happy environment in which to live and grow, for now and for generations to come. Together, Change is Possible!

RICHARD DEVLIN JR.—REP

Running for Otsego County Sheriff (unopposed)

I have over 33 years of law enforcement experience serving the United States Army, the City of Oneonta Police Department, and the last 29 years with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office. I served in the capacities of Deputy Sheriff, Investigator and Sergeant within the Sheriff’s Office before becoming your Sheriff.

RICHARD DEVLIN JR. As Sheriff, I have implemented various programs including the OffenderWatch® program to monitor sexual offenders; VINE, the Victim Notification program; Project ChildSafe, which provides free gun locks; and Operation SAFE CHILD. I worked closely with the Stock family to establish the Amy Stock STOP-DWI Memorial Trailer. I expanded our social media capabilities by starting a Facebook page with over 10,000 followers and TheSheriffApp, which keeps our citizens informed pushing needed information to the public.

My team and I have overseen multiple homicide investigations and have made arrests in some of the largest drug trafficking cases in the history of the County. We have worked hand in hand with the U.S. Secret Service for a presidential visit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation on a multi-jurisdictional investigation and work closely with our state and local law enforcement and County Emergency Service organizations.

My wife, Laurie, and I have been married 38 years residing in the Town of Milford. I was involved with the Boy Scouts and Milford Fire Department/Emergency Squad for over 35 years serving my community.

There are more challenges ahead and more work to be done. I am ready to continue the job and serve the residents of Otsego County.

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Jenna L. Utter Village Clerk Village of Cooperstown 22 Main Street, PO Box 346 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-2411 (phone) (607) 547-5487 (fax) jutter@cooperstownny.org (email) Dated: November 4, 2022 Legal nOtice SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. EF2018-859 COUNTY OF OTSEGO Plaintiff designates OTSEGO as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 243 CHEST-

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RANAGA FARBIAZ, AS EXECUTOR TO THE ESTATE OF NATHAN BATALION A/K/A NATHAN BROSS BATALION, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PIYAWAN BATALION, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF NATHAN BATALION, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; AARON BATALION, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF NATHAN BATALION; SHIRA STANFORD ASIYO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF NATHAN BATALION; LUKE ROSINSKI; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES

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“JOHN DOE #5” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last eight names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the subject property described in the complaint,

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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To the above named Defendants 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. Your failure to appear or to 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.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $144,200.00 and interest, recorded on March 18, 2015, in Instrument Number 2015-1143 of the Public Records of OTSEGO County, New York., covering premises known as 243 CHESTNUT STREET, ONEONTA, NY 13820.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

OTSEGO County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

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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. Dated: September 30, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 4LegalNov.10 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Name of LLC: MOTORSPORTS MADNESS SUPPLY COMPANY LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State: October 24, 2022 Office of the LLC: Otsego County The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: Michael Anzelone or Lowell Wilsey 3641 State Highway 205 Hartwick, New York 13348.

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Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalDec.8 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Stop & Drop Dog Toilet LLC Auth. filed w/ SSNY 10/24/22.

Off. in Otsego Co. Cert of Form filed w/ SSDE 10/18/22.

SSNY desig. as agt. of LLC whom process may be served & shall mail process to the LLC, PO Box 71, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Add. maintained in DE: c/o Accumera LLC, 3500 S. Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901. Name & add. of auth. officer in DE where Cert of Form filed: SSDE, Div. of Corp, 401 Federal St, Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901.

Any lawful purpose.

6LegalDec.8 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Stop-In Smoke, LLC. Filed 10/6/22.

Cty: Otsego.

SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 5831 St Hwy 7, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Purp: any lawful.

6LegalDec.8 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of UFirst Movers & Logistics, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/19/22.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 8053 State Route 51, West Winfield, NY 13491.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalDec.1 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company

Name of LLC: UPSTATE BAGGED ICE LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State: October 25, 2022 Office of the LLC: Otsego County The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom the process may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: Michael Anzelone or Lowell Wilsey 3641 State Highway 205 Hartwick, New York 13348.

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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company

Notice of Formation of 61 ELM ONEONTA, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/18/22.

Office: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1055 Franklin Avenue, Suite 206, Garden City, NY 11530.

D. J. BERNARD AND ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 18 October 2022.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 21 Delaware St, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws 6LegalDec.1 Legal nOtice

Name: BLUEBIRD HAUS LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 18 October 2022.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it

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may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 85 Chestnut St, Apt 2, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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

6LegalDec.1 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Tickled Pink BBQ LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/10/2022.

Office loc: Otsego County.

Registered Agent Inc. designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 4128 Co Hwy 11, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalDec.1 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME of LLC: Highland Property Inspections LLC Date of Filing: 09/02/2022 Office of the LLC, Otsego Co., The NY Secretary of State (NYSS) has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The NYSS May mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 232 Potato Farm Road, Laurens, NY 13796; Purpose of LLC; any lawful purpose.

6LegalNov.24 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: BEERS AND STEERS LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 September 2022.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 185 Gunset Ski Bowl Rd, Richfield Springs, NY 13439.

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

6LegalNov.24 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of SALE AND SUCRE LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/07/2022.

Office Loc: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Sarah Hartmann, 10 Davis Dr Oneonta, NY 13820.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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Cooperstown Composting LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/13/2022.

Off: Otsego County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 434, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalNov.17 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company.

Name: TURNER RANCH COOPERSTOWN LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 September 2022.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 181 Stone Quarry Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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

6LegalNov.17 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of New York’s Butcher Brothers LLC. Filed 8/31/22.

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 12 Commons Dr, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose: General.

6LegalNov.3 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: JOANNE TOBEY CONSULTING LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 23 September 2022.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to PO Box 7, Westford, NY 13488.

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

6LegalNov.11 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of YNOT HOLDINGS LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/30/22.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 5001 Route 23, Ste. 3, #166, Oneonta, NY 13820, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Continued from page 4 and come together for the sake of our country. When 9/11/2001 happened, we had unity which was, and is, a blessing in disguise.

“A house divided cannot stand.” This was not only quoted in the gospel of Mark but also by Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Jackson on two separate occasions. This verse clearly states that without Unity, we will become more divided.

In the Bible, Isaiah 1:18 states, “Come now, let us reason together.” If we as a country cannot reason, cannot listen to all sides, and simply cannot have unity, especially the day after Election Day, we will be divided based on putting party before self.

Our enemies look at our country and laugh in our faces due to the lack of unity and that we can’t get our act together. Our allies look at us and give the qualm of, “if this country is not displaying unity then why do they have ‘We the People’ in the Preamble of the Constitution?” In short of that, and as I said before: Regardless of who wins and who loses in this election and other elections, we need unity now more than ever. How we achieve this, I don’t know. Maybe an interfaith service or a kick in the pants might be the best two options to help us have unity back in our country.

Andrew “AJ” Hamill City of Oneonta

Miller Works Hard for Voters We have been raising our family in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, for many years. We are about to lose our current Assembly person, Brian Miller, and we know that many of you reading this letter will have an opportunity to vote for Brian this year for the first time. Please let us tell you from our personal experience that Brian Miller is as hard working as they come.

Assemblyman Miller is a man of integrity, and you would be very proud to have him representing you in Albany. While living several hours away from us in downstate New York he always made us feel well represented and worked to attend events and to advocate for issues important to us. You will have a great representative in Brian Miller.

Veronica and Bill Kirnan Walden

SO Announces Endorsements Sustainable Otsego is a non-partisan, social media network and political action committee with three guiding principles: 1.

Sustainability; 2. Economic independence; and, 3.

Home rule.

For the November 8, 2022 election we endorse: Matt Castelli for the 21st New York Congressional District: Matt Castelli is running against Elise Stefanik. Elise has become a

THURSDAY, November 3, 2022 well-known Trump acolyte espousing hateful rhetoric such as the racist, anti-immigrant great replacement theory. Matt’s priorities are similar to Josh Riley’s with a focus on upstate economic development by participating in the new manufacturing economy centered on clean power infrastructure and technology. He believes everyone has a right to have affordable health care and that we should enact tax credits to help middle-class families with child care.

Stefanik has a weak platform for economic development centered on reducing regulations and reforming the tax code, neither of which will have any meaningful near term effect on our farms and businesses.

Her anti-immigration stance is not helpful in solving our present labor shortage.

Eric Ball for the 51st State Senate District: Eric Ball is a Walton Village Trustee and Walton native.

He supports good paying jobs and the training needed so workers can make more money, a clean environment, decent affordable health care, rural infrastructure improvements and less dependence on fossil fuels.

His opponent is Republican Peter Oberacker, the present incumbent, who has little to show for his first two years in office. Mr. Oberacker is also embroiled in a scandal involving a business he is supporting not following town land-use laws. We believe that a strong rural Democratic voice in the Senate is needed to push back against downstate interests that may adversely

affect our communities.

Both Matt and Eric understand the need for a future where global warming ceases to be a threat and what our local economy needs to thrive.

Wayne Mellor Chair, Sustainable Otsego

Another Call for Voters In his letter of October 13th, Bruce Beckert gives a concise image of the current Republican Party.

His sources of honest information might’ve included Fox News and Infowars, but those in the know are already familiar with them.

He did sign his name, which puts him ahead of the “Sound-Offers” in that other paper. Most importantly, he urges us all to vote. Not to worry, Mr. Beckert.

Keith Willcox Roseboom

Zeldin Coalition Will Save NY I love New York. It’s the tourism slogan here in the Empire State, but I do truly have a love for this place.

New York is my home, it’s where I’ve been brought up, and I feel as though I have a loyalty to protect it. New York is my home and fellow New Yorkers are my family. It’s because I have this strong connection to our state that I feel a deep sense of despondency when I hear my fellow New Yorker say that they are giving up on New York and leaving for supposedly

greener grass.

Over the past decade, population loss has affected many parts of New York, including right here in Otsego County. This consistent population loss is not sustainable for our communities, and something needs to change quickly. I’m glad to see that on the campaign trail, Congressman Lee Zeldin, who is running for governor against Kathy Hochul, is choosing to address this problem directly.

When I heard Congressman Zeldin speak at a campaign event, he told the crowd that if he could ask Kathy Hochul one question, that it would be a fill-in-theblank question, and that the question would be, “New York is leading the nation in population loss because?”

I, too, would like to hear if Hochul could fill in that blank on the record. Zeldin then said that New Yorkers are leaving because, quite simply, they are hitting their breaking point.

Zeldin’s unofficial campaign slogan is “Save Our State.” Unfortunately, New Yorkers don’t have confidence in the economy, and we are in an “SOS” kind of situation. I believe that we need to stray from the status quo created by Eliot Spitzer, Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul.

Zeldin’s recent pledge to moderate on abortion leads me to believe that Zeldin’s main priorities are focused on fixing New York’s economy, rather than on divisive social issues.

Zeldin has been endorsed by several Democrats, and

it seems to be that he is building the right coalition to save New York.

James Marci City of Oneonta

and his trips to Las Vegas, Turning Stone and Rivers Casino. Dee never met a casino he didn’t like. He also enjoyed feeding the deer, we affectionately called him the “Deer Whisperer.” And he was a pretty great dancer, too. Dee enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandson to whom he would give tractor rides around the yard and they loved it more than anything.

These are the memories they will never forget.

Dee is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Colone Hathaway; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Tom Thornton; daughter, Lisa Hathaway; granddaughter, Ariel Kinsey and fiancé, Justin Weber; grandchildren, Sean and Brigid Thornton; great grandson, Evan Weber; brothers-in-law and sistersin law, Philip and Jeanette Colone; Arthur and Denise Colone; John and Maryann Colone and sister-in-law Eileen Colone; as well as several nieces and nephews and so many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Harold Hathaway; daughter, Donna L. Hathaway; sister and brotherin-law, Ruth and Norbert Sands; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gina (Colone) and Martin Patton; brotherin-law, Herman Colone; mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Angelina and Philip Colone; nieces, Annette Colone and Susan Colone; nephew, Christian Sands.

Dee and I met in Oneonta Jr High and became good friends. We really started dating after we all got out of Oneonta Senior High School.

We had a great group of high school friends that we hung out with. Eventually after a few more years of dating and

both having jobs we decided to get married. It has been now over 61 years of being together with a family.

Dad, our hearts are broken.

It will be so hard to say goodbye to you. You made us into the strong women we are today. We love you and will miss you forever.

One day we will meet on the dance floor again. Fly high, Dad. You are now reunited with Donna. Heaven has truly received the gift of a great man. Love Always, Cheri and Lisa.

Grandpa, words can never express how much you mean to me. I will forever be grateful for your wisdom, guidance and strength that has carried me through this life. Thank you for being the steady oak in our family, keeping us together and grounded. You will always be the man and role model that I’ll forever look up to. I will miss you forever. I love you. Ariel.

Pop-Pop, our time together was too short, but we will always cherish the time we did have. We will miss you very much, but know that you will always be watching over us. Love, Sean, Brigid and Evan.

This is not goodbye, this is “Until We Meet Again.”

Calling hours will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, November 4, at the funeral home, with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the City of Oneonta Fire Department, Public Safety Building, 81 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820.

Voters Urged to Think First Some shared thoughts as you head to the polls: Each candidate for each election should be evaluated based on their own merit. In my opinion, voting only “for my team” or “against your team” is lazy American citizenship. Down-ballot voting is dangerous for all of us.

American democracy has veered from our Founding Fathers’ intended destination. We, the citizens of America, have to bring the American Republic back on course.

The USA has become like the NFL, MLB and the NBA. (All successful U.S. corporations, by the way.) If one wants to MAGA, then one must NOT go to the polls as if you’re a typical American sports fan going to cheer their team on for a football, baseball or basketball game.

Go into that voting booth on November 8 (or earlier) as an intelligent, considered, patriotic American citizen. Cast your ballot in 2022 as you believe a colonial citizen of The Thirteen Colonies would have cast their ballot in 1776.

THINK! Then VOTE! I’m cheering for The United States of America!

USA! USA! USA! Douglas B. Lansing Lake Placid

OBITUARIES Philip L. Washburn, Esq. 1940-2022 Philip L. Washburn, Esq., a long-time resident of Cooperstown and wellrespected attorney, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022, at HarborChase of

Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, Virginia, with family at his side. He was 81.

Born November 14, 1940, in Gouverneur, Phil was a son of Leonard Bacon Washburn and Marguerite (Halpin) Washburn. After graduating from Gouverneur High School in 1958, Phil attended Harpur College, now known as Binghamton University.

Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar.

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In 1960 he left college to enlist in the United States Army, and honorably served his country while stationed at a base in Sinop, Turkey.

Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the military in 1963, he returned to college life and attended Tulane University Law School. It was there that he met Pamela Waits, and they were married August 20, 1966, in a ceremony at Lake Vista United Methodist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana.

After graduating from law school, Phil practiced law for the next two years in Syracuse. After searching for a nice small community in which to practice law, Phil and Pam settled on Cooperstown, and in 1970 moved into their home on Elm Street. He first worked with Scott E. Greene, Esq. and then went off on his own for four years. He then joined the law firm of Van Horne, Feury and Gozigian, which later became Feury, Gozigian and Washburn and is now Gozigian, Washburn and Clinton.

Through the years Phil served as the attorney for the Village of Cooperstown, as an assistant district attorney, and was a member of the Otsego County and New York State Bar Associations.

He was also a former member and past president of the Cooperstown Rotary Club, a subscriber at The Leatherstocking Golf Course and a member of The Mohican Club.

Phil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pam Washburn of Cooperstown; two sons, Matthew P. Washburn of Alexandria, Virginia, and John W. Washburn of Cooperstown; a grandson, Alexander M. Washburn; and a sister, Kathleen Fuller

of Gouverneur.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Washburn.

At Phil’s request there will be no services. He will be privately laid to rest in The Columbarium in the cemetery of The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Duane Hathaway 1940-2022 Duane “Dee”A. Hathaway, 82, passed away, Saturday, October 29, 2022. Our lives are forever changed.

He was born on May 3, 1940 in Binghamton, New York, the son of Margaret (Major) and Harold Hathaway. He attended Bugbee School and Oneonta Junior and Senior High Schools. He went on to graduate from Broome Tech with an engineering degree and began his career working for Amphenol Aerospace then spent the remainder of his career at Custom Electronics in Oneonta until his retirement.

Dee, as he was known to most of those that knew him, was the life of the party and liked to raise hell. He was sarcastic, had a quick wit and would tell you like it was.

He was a friend to many and dearly loved by them all. If Dee was your friend, he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

If you knew him, you knew that’s who he was.

He was known as Grandpa to Ariel, Pop-Pop to Sean and Brigid and Pop-Pop the Great to Evan. They were the lights of his life.

Dee enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, gardening

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Visit Cooperstowncs.org. Also showing 11/4 and 11/5 at 2 p.m.

BOOK DISCUSSION—7 p.m.

Nikole Hannah-Jones presents “Truth, History, Accountin OtsegO ability & the 1619COunty Project” with discussion moderated by Dr. E. Howard Ashford. Book signing to follow. RSVP required. Dewar Arena, Alumni Field House, SUNY Oneonta.

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installation. Refreshments available. 25 Main Collective, 25 Main Street, Cherry Valley. Visit facebook.com/ 25maincollective THEATER – 7:30 p.m. The Orpheus Theater presents “Young Frankenstein” featuring fun tunes from “Transylvania Mania” to “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” The production is sure to leave the audience in stitches. Tickets, $20/adult.

Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre. Also showing 11/5 and 11/6 at 2 p.m.

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COOK BOOK CLUB—Noon.

Browse this month’s cookbook and pick a dish to make and bring to the potluck lunch. Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 5478344.

VOTE—Noon to 8 p.m. Early voting is open for this year’s general election. Otsego County residents can vote on their schedule at either Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta or at Meadows Office Complex, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown.

Visit otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/index.php for more information. Early voting is also being held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 11/4, 11/5 and 11/6.

JUNIOR/SENIOR PLAY – 7 p.m. The students of the Cooperstown Central School present “She Kills Monsters,” a dramatic comedy about Agnes Evans, who discovers the D&D world of her sister, Tilly, after her tragic death.

Tickets, $10 at the door.

Rated Pg13 for mild language and battle scenes. Auditorium, Cooperstown Central School.

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►Friday, Nov. 4 WALKING CLUB—10:3011:30 a.m. All are invited to walk on the gym floor and track with friends old and new while listening to music from the 60s and 70s. Free to those aged 62+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2800. Also held 11/7.

OPENING RECEPTION—58 p.m. Enjoy First Friday in Cherry Valley and visit the opening day of the exhibit “Terrain,” featuring works by Judith Ellers, photography, Megan Adams Irving, ceramic sculptural landscapes, and Marc-Anthony Polizzi,

►Saturday, Nov. 5 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR—10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate handcrafted and handmade wares made by our regional artists and get into the holiday spirit. Will include soups, baked goods for sale from the Palatine society. Admission is

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-9 free. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. Visit arkellmuseum.org CRAFT FAIR—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get in the holiday mood and bring your family and friends out to support over 70 local vendors. Southside Mall, Oneonta. Visit facebook. com/southsidemall/ DAY OF THE DEAD—11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Cooperstown Graduate Program for free, family friendly celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 5478344 or visit facebook.com/ VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ OPERA—12:55 p.m. View performance of the Metropolitan Opera, streaming live in Oneonta. This week is“La Traviata,” the tragic love story set against the hypocrisy of the upper-class. Cost, $20/ adult. Lunch available for purchase separately from Soda Jerks. Showing at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Visit foothillspac.org EXHIBIT LECTURE—4-5:30 p.m. Learn about Elliott Erwitt’s unique approach to taking photographs in lecture “Cold Wars and Hot Assignments: Traveling with Photographer Elliott Erwitt” about his background in photojournalism and how it shaped his art and obser-

vational skills. Accompanies exhibit “The Art of Observation: The Best of Photographer Elliott Erwitt” on view through 12/31. Free, open to the public. Suggested donation, $10/adult. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400.

CHILI SUPPER—4 p.m. ‘till it’s all gone. Bring your friends and hang out with the neighbors over a bowl of chili (vegetarian option available), with cornbread, salad, dessert, and beverage. Dinner is $9/person for this “Eat-In” meal. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Road, Cooperstown. (607) 237-2930.

►Sunday, Nov. 6 GUN SHOW—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by to buy, sell, or trade with 60+ dealers showing arms and military relics from pre-Revolutionary War to present with the Mid-State Arms collectors. Admission, $3/person. All regulations will be obeyed. Quality Inn, 5206 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. Visit gunshowtrader.com/promoter/midstate-arms-collectors/ HOT COCOA RUN —9:30

a.m. Get out and run a 5K or do a 1K Walk, Run, and Roll. 5K is through the city of Oneonta while the 1K is untimed and through Neahwa Park. All runners receive a hot chocolate at the end.

Proceeds from the run benefit Arc Otsego’s Helping Hands Fund to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Race entry, $25/person for the 5K. Start & Finish at the Pavilion, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Visitfacebook.com/arcotsego WALKING CLUB—10:3011:30 a.m. See Fri. Nov. 4 listing.

►Monday, Nov. 7 RABIES CLINIC—3-6 p.m.

Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs, ferrets. Scheduling to follow social distancing, masks required. First come, first serve, Susquehanna SPCA. 607-547-4230.

►Tuesday, Nov. 8 ELECTION—6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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