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MEBUST, FRANCK TO RETIRE

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Jim McGrath of the Cooperstown Vets’ Club lit the fire to ceremonially dispose of used Stars and Stripes at the 11 a.m. 11/11 Veterans Day commemorations at Pine Boulevard and Lake Street/MORE PHOTOS, A4

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he noontime bell began ringing Monday, Nov. 12, in the Christ Episcopal Church steeple, as it will daily going forward, a replacement for the noontime fire siren the Village Board silenced in July.

The new computerized system that directs a small hammer to strike 12 times, then 3x3 times – the traditional Episcopal summoning for The Angelus – was dedicated by the Rev. Mark Michael. Jane Forbes Clark, the benefactor, and Mayor Jeff Katz were also present.

IT’S TIME: The Cooperstown Lions Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale start 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, in the Chestnut Street parking lot. It will continue 5-6:30 weekdays, 9-5 Saturdays, and 11-5 Sundays until all trees are sold.

GIFT-GIVER ALERT: The CAA’s Holiday Member Show & Sale is underway at the Cooperstown Art Association, open 11-4 daily except Tuesdays; Sundays 1-4.

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he presidential election behind us, local political junkies’ thoughts turn to village elec-

tions.

On Tuesday, March 19, Cooperstown voters will be choosing at least two new faces for Village Board, as Trustees Trustees Lynne Lynne Mebust and Walter Mebust Franck aren’t planand Wal- ning to run again. ter Franck have decided not to run again.

Frank Capozza, appointed for a year to fill the vacancy created when Jeff Katz moved from trustee to mayor last March, said he hasn’t decided whether he will run this March for the one year that remains in that term.

Richie Abbate, chair of the village and county Democratic Committees, sent out an e-mail Monday, Nov. 12, soliciting candidates to run for the vacancies. More information is available at www.manyvoicesonePlease See TRUSTEES, A6

Nicols Creates Cooperstown Heritage Trail

By JIM KEVLIN Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal

Olympian Sarah Groff, top photo, was flanked by her first swimming instructors, Brenda Wedderspoon-Grey, left, and Val Paige, when she spent an hour Tuesday, Nov. 8, answering Clark Sports Center swimmers’ questions. The girls are Stephanie Rudloff, Mikeeli Hanson, Annie Walker, Tessa Griger, Katie Boyle, Michaela Laden, Lauren Saggese, Laurel Zaengle, Alina Bischof, Emma Slaga, Carson Guzy, Emily Ferrari, and Briana Bischof. The next day, Sarah addressed a CCS assembly in Sterling Auditorium.

Triathlete Groff Wows On Post-Olympic Visit Home

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riathlete Sarah Groff was worth skipping recess for.

“Maybe we need to do some laps around the auditorium,” Otsego County’s Olympian joked to the gawking fifth-graders as

they waited for a theater class to finish using the stage.

Three months after her fourthplace finish in the Olympic Triathlon – she was the first American across the finish line – Sarah returned to her hometown to talk about her experience with the swimmers at the Clark Sports Center, at Bassett and, finally, at her old high school.

“Not much has changed,” she said, looking around the hallways.

Some of her old teachers were even on hand, including her gym teacher, now principal, Michael Cring. “One of my lowest grades was in his gym class,” she said. “I got in trouble for being lazy – hope I redeemed myself.”

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few years ago, Hank Nicols trekked the Jockey Hollow Trail, part of the Morristown National Historic Park in New Jersey.

We all know about WashingHank Nicols ton’s grueling shows off the winter of 1777WalkAbout 78, but the winter medal. of 1779-80 in Northern New Jersey may have been worse, Nicols learned.

He was aware of or walked similar trails in Boston, Philadelphia and Please See BOOK, A7

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LOCALS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

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Olympian Sarah Groff got her start swimming at the Clark Sports Center, and she posed with today’s swimmers after an hour-long Q&A Thursday, Nov. 8.

First row, from left, are Quinn Lytel, Anne Walker, Mayla Wade, Erin Rock, Stephanie Rudloff, Devon Guzy, Liam Spencer, Aidan Spencer, Colby Diamond, Oliver Wasson, Emily Amore, Ariadne Hodgson, Sydnie Streek, Lucian Lytel, Will Weldon, Fred Hodgson, Michael Zhou, Ryan Hellenthal; second row, from left, Emily Crippen, Natalie Sheiber, Emily Ferrari, Charlotte Thompson, Mikeeli Hanson, Kathryn Boyle, Nicole Hassman, Delilah Griger, Megan Kern, Rebecca Marmorato, Katelyn Amsden, Briana Bischof, Laurel Zaengle, Anthony Xie, Emma Panzarella; third row, from left, John Kelley, Lauren Saggese, Grace Brennan, Abigail Cadwalader, Matilda Francis, Thomas Knight, Margaret Knight, Daniel Rudloff, Sarah Groff, William Harloff, Michael Kelley, Scott Feik, Joshua Geci, Carson Guzy, Samuel Lytel, Gareth Austin; fourth row, from left, Nicole Idelson, Amanda Devaney, Ted Mebust, Philip Wasson, Leland Morris, Eden Griger, Aaron Idelson, Lindsay Harloff, Kiera Higgins; back row, from left, Alina Bischof, Emily Slaga, Michaela Laden, Tessa Griger, Michael Kern, Sean Mebust, Lucas Zenir, Erik Mebust, Spencer O’Bryan.

FAIR DIRECTORS: Pat Coleman of Morris Helene Kraham of Cherry Valley were elected to the Otsego County Fair Association board at the annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 3, in Westville. Reelected for threeyear terms were Richard Ballard of Morris, Lewis Miller of New Berlin and Avis Waite of Edmeston.

Brian Hubbell Trains In Piano Restoration COOPERSTOWN

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essie May Champlin and Chad Gerald Welch were married Saturday, Aug. 18, at The Otesaga. Pastor Jack Klosheim officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Craig and Maryann Champlin of Oxford. The groom is the son of Michael and Rahlene Welch of Fly Creek.

The matron of honor was Nicole Rossley, sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Renee Vigilante, sister of the groom; Amanda Parker and Melissa Chrystie, friends of the bride, and Mikayla Vigilante, niece of the groom.

The best man was Thomas Craig, a friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Albert Vigilante, the groom’s brother-in-law, and Matthew Grady, Bren Miosek and Ian Porto, friends of the groom. Ushers were Andrew Oberriter and Joshua Mitchell, friends of the groom, and Sean Kane,

cousin of the groom.

Matthew Frechette, a friend of the couple, wrote the first dance song, “Be Always With Me,” and performed it on acoustic guitar during the reception that followed at The Otesaga.

Jessie graduated in 2001 from Oxford (N.Y.) Academy High School and in 2006 from Gannon University in Erie, Pa., with a bachelor’s and master’s in physician assistant science. She has been a physician’s assistant in Bassett Hospital’s Department of Orthopeadics since October 2006.

Chad graduated in 1993 from Cooperstown High School, and received a bachelor’s in business administration from LeMoyne College, Syracuse. Since December 1997, he has been with Smith-Cooperstown, Inc. Ford as a sales consultant and manager of internet sales & advertising.

After a honeymoon in Ireland, Mr. and Mrs. Welch reside in Springfield Center.

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homas A. Mackie, CCS ‘73, is partner in the law firm of Mackie Shea O’Brien PC, which has again received a first-tier ranking in U.S. News’ “Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms” publication.

Mackie and partners John F. Shea and Michelle N. O’Brien were each listed in “Best Lawyers” for environ-

mental law and litigation for the past five years.

Mackie, who lives in Sudbury, Mass., graduMackie ated from Hobart College in 1977 and Suffolk University Law School in 1981.

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Groff To CCS Students: ‘You Can Do Great Things’

Otsego County Weaver Crafted ‘Lincoln’ Shawl

SARAH/From A1 obtained during weight lifting. “I still don’t like to lift weights,” she told CHERRY VALLEY a packed, rapt Sterling Auditorium Thursday, Nov. 8. f you go to see Steven Sarah spoke for over an hour about Spielberg’s epic “Linhow she went from being “just a stucoln” – it opens Friday, dent” to being an Olympic athlete and Nov. 16, at the Southside the number-one ranked triathlete in the Mall Cinema – keep a close world. “That journey all started when eye out for a little piece of I was a kid here in Cooperstown.”

Otsego County around DanThough she played soccer, baseball The president’s shawl iel Day-Lewis’ shoulders. in Spielberg’s “Lincoln” and swam as a kid, her first Olympic “It’s an 1860s Scottish was made in Otsego ambitions came in the form of a short shawl, stripes on the top County. story she wrote, “inspired” when her and bottom and a twisted actual shawl in the Smithso- older sister, Lauren (now a New York fringe,” said Thistle Hill nian, but Spielberg’s compa- Times best-selling novelist), told her Weavers’ Rabbit Goody ny wouldn’t foot the bill for she “wasn’t allowed” on the swim – Weaver to The Stars, if team. her research. Instead, she you will – who reproduced “I wrote about a girl with an older contacted the curator of the the shawl the character of sister who fell of a roof and broke her Smithsonian, who sent her a President Lincoln wears in a back,” she said, to loud laughter from better image. key scene from a surviving the packed auditorium. “Her younger “I went over it with a one at the Smithsonian. magnifying glass,” she said. sister goes on to win the Olympics, An assistant for the achieving what her older sister can’t.

“It’s a very complicated, costume director contacted Isn’t that horrible? I was an evil little very beautiful weave – the her and asked if she would stripes are brighter and in a kid.” be interested in the project.

Sarah says she’s very close to her “Of course I said yes,” Rab- completely different weave.” sister now, who flew from her home Thistle Hill’s open houses bit said. “But they sent me in Florida to London to watch her an image of the shawl folded this year are Nov. 30-Dec., run. “When I looked out in the stands 1, and Dec. 14-15.

Rabbit up – a very poor quality talks about her movie career and saw my family, I thought of image, very little detail. I back home,” she said. “I’ve been all needed more.” Goody asked at 2 p.m. on the 15th. around the world, but Cooperstown is if she could travel to see the

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was over,” she said. “Bridging your way back in is not supposed to happen.”

She also addressed her infamous “bunny hop” over the Polish triathlete Maria Czesnik on a wet, tight turn around Buckingham Palace. “It wasn’t pretty, but I had to ride over her,” she said. “I thought, if I can clear this, it will be the most amazing thing ever.

If I had crashed, my Olympics would have been over. But I cleared that.”

“And yes, I apologized,” she said.

When the time came for questions and answers, every hand in the room shot up. Students jumped up and down, hoping to get a chance to ask her about which Olympians she met.

She joked that record-setting gold medalist Michael Phelps was “lame.”

“I think he’s done too many laps,” she Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal said.

Members of CCS’ student lead“In one word, how did you feel at ership clamor to pose with the starting line?” asked sixth-grader Olympian Sarah Groff after she Nicole Lionetti. regaled a packed Sterling Au“Scared,” she answered, adding, ditorium Thursday, Nov. 8, with tales of the London games – and “Overwhelmed. Excited.” her CCS memories.

And before she stepped down to sign T-shirts and pose for photos, she really special.” had wise words for students looking Though she admitted feeling disapto follow their own dreams. “Papointed at her placing, she took pride in bridging her way back into the pack tience and hard work over time equal results,” she said. “You can do really after dropping out part way. “The TV commentators were saying that my run great things.”

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Keep Charting Manor’s Future Step By Step. Don’t Stampede

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hese days, you can find the source of pretty much anything via Google. Not so with: “We didn’t get into this mess overnight, and we aren’t going to get out of it overnight.”

While the source – an Aesop, Samuel Johnson, Emerson or Snoop Doggy Dog – isn’t immediately evident, the phrase – and an infinite number of variations – thrives because it is apt in so many varied contexts.

It rings true because it is true.

• Six months ago, the Otsego County Board of Representatives and many of its constituents were ready to run for the door on Otsego Manor, the county’s intelligently conceived and exceptionally humane nursing home in Index.

Medicaid “reform” out of Washington D.C. was squeezing the states by reducing reimbursements, and Albany, after encouraging counties to provide care to the elderly, was squeezing the counties beyond fiscal endurance.

The county board voted in September to seek a buyer. Action, happily, provoked reaction, with residents’ families, concerned citizens and residents themselves emphasizing how important – in most case, irreplaceable – The Manor is.

Particular credit is due to Maureen Culbert, East Springfield, inspired by the care her mother

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Otsego Manor is divided into five neighborhood-like “wings,” so residents get to know each other and have more control over their schedules. For a look inside how Otsego Manor operates, see B1.

received at The Manor signed on as a volunteer after her death in 2009; to Carol Kirkey, Oneonta, who has poignantly described The Manor’s role since husband Terry contracted early onset Alzheimer’s, and resident Claire Cardinale, stricken in her 50s and forced to sell her home to qualify for The Manor – what now?

• Their efforts and those of many others – plus happenstance: We watched Delaware County’s privatized Countryside Care Center self-destruct before our

LETTERS

Local Democratic Party Trending Toward Victory To the Editor: It was a battle hard fought, and although our Democratic candidate lost the Congressional seat we had the momentum going into Election Day. In 30 days, we went from 18 points down, to losing by six points, five points in Otsego County. What a great accomplishment, and with more time I know Julian Schreibman would have won. Now it is time for our party to reflect on our losses, and build on our victories.

And what great achievements we had on Election Night. Our president won, U.S. Sen. Gillibrand won, Assemblyman Bill Magee won, and our new Town of Otsego Councilman Tom Hohensee won. I am so proud of our supporters, who made phone calls, knocked on doors and talked to their friends and neighbors.

Everyone worked so hard for our candidates and the

Otsego County Democratic Party: You all made this possible. These victories are yours.

We can’t stop here, we have more battles ahead and we need to work together with President Obama, our two U.S senators, Governor Cuomo and our local Democratic officials in building our party in Otsego County.

Together we will move forward in achieving our goals of putting Americans back to work, reducing the deficit by asking all to pay their fair share, protecting rights and freedoms, and electing those who will fight for what the Democratic Party – and most Americans – stands for.

I would like to congratulate Congressman Gibson on a great win, and all our elected officials. We wish you luck with the challenges ahead.

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Cooperstown’s Alani Tsouvas, above, snaps the scene, at Troop 47, Springfield Center, arrives at the World War I “Doughboy” statue at Pine Boulevard and Lake Street at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day commemorations. At left, Mikey Boyle on the alto sax and Jasmine Martinez on the bass clarinet perform the National Anthem with the CCS marching band.

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Criteria and a methodology for assessment, numbers-based.”

Then, in deciding whether to sell or not and, if the former, who to sell it to. “We are not going to consider anybody who doesn’t have a really strong financial background,” said Stuligross. “We also will not consider anybody who does not have a strong history of providing high-quality care.”

Yes, she said, “this leaves open the possibility we will not find anybody” – not the worst option.

“My thinking,” she continued, “is there are a number of high-quality companies out there that will apply.”

Meanwhile, the nation has a president who doesn’t have to worry about reelection. Maybe Barack Obama will face up to the challenge of coping with an exploding population of aging Baby Boomers, politics aside. Plus, we have a problem-solving governor in Andrew Cuomo.

• The point is, dumping Otsego Manor was, at best, always a lousy solution. In effect, it’s no solution.

Breathe deeply. If the steady leadership evident lately on the county board continues, we’re going to get out of this mess – the fiscal morass, that is, not the exceptional care that everyone wants to keep – but we’re not going to get out of it overnight.

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eyes – helped put the brakes on a stampede and, as many things seem when calm is allowed to prevail, things don’t seem quite so dire. There are options.

One, suggested by county Rep. Keith McCarty, R-Springfield, is a temporary quarter-percent add-on to the county’s sales tax dedicated to stabilizing The Manor’s finances while the situation is worked through. Given that much of the sales tax is paid by our summer visitors, this is a relatively painless stopgap.

Two, the Constitution Pipeline’s

“Alternate M,” now endorsed by the county board, would inject the short-term benefit of 600 construction jobs into the local economy as soon at 2014. Longterm, the natural-gas pipeline would bring $3-5 million annually in new property taxes to municipalities, school districts and, yes, county coffers.

These aren’t permanent solutions, but they would provide considerable breathing space.

At his League of Women Voters’ debate against Democrat Howard Leib, state Sen. Jim Seward, RMilford, thought perhaps one or two of The Manor’s five “wings,” now skilled nursing, could be repurposed in ways that would better contribute to the bottom line.

Generally, ever more emphasis is being put on ways to keep elderly folks in their homes, so this is an evolving situation. In a year, there may be an answer, full or partial, that we haven’t perceived yet, or doesn’t exist yet.

• The ferment also prompted the Otsego Manor Committee to embrace quality as its watchword going forward – first, in finding a consultant to guide its deliberations and decisionmaking.

“We want wisdom,” said county Rep. Kay Stuligross, D-Oneonta, the committee chair. “The consultant’s job will be to help us craft an RFP to let potential buyers know exactly what we’re looking

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Cooperstown Vets Club Commander Mike Boyson memorializes the village’s fallen. From left are Mary Balcom from the Auxiliary, Chaplain Henry Green, Boyson and Jim McGrath.

Sisters Kelly Mooney, 11, and Reilly, 9, Cooperstown, watch their older sister Molly march by. That’s Teddy with them.

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BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz from Freeman’s Journal archives, courtesy of the New York State Historical Association Library

200 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO

Obituary – Died at Schlosser, in this state, on October 29th, Mr. Vine Griffin, late of this village, aged 21 years. Mr. Griffin belonged to the detachment of militia which was called into the service of the United States from this county. Impelled by devotion to his country, he voluntarily bid adieu to his friends and home, and dedicated himself to her service. His manly and social virtues, conciliated the friendship and esteem of his companions in arms; and his merit, activity, and faithful discharge of his duty as a soldier, early attracted the notice of his superiors, and were rewarded by promotion.

Frankness, generosity, sincerity, benevolence, sensibility to the woes of others, and a sense of honor which rendered him incapable of a mean action – these were virtues which strongly marked his character, and endeared him to his associates. A numerous circle of friends condole with his afflicted relatives on this melancholy occasion.

November 14, 1812

50 YEARS AGO

A capacity crowd was present at the joint meeting of the Woman’s Club of Cooperstown and the Criterion Club on Wednesday, November 7, at the Fenimore House.

Bridal gowns of interest to all the ladies were displayed in a “Brides Through the Years� program. Gowns dating back to 1849 and as late as 1957 were featured. Mrs. William H. Sheffield, Jr. narrated. James Millen played organ music with appropriate old to new numbers for the gowns modeled. It was a marvel that the oldest gown, a 113-yearold embroidered silk, was still in perfect condition. The gown was originally worn by the grandmother of Mrs. George M. MacKenzie of Bowerstown.

November 14, 1962

125 YEARS AGO

The County of Otsego has a voting population of about 15,000. It is estimated that about 14,000 will be polled. The two parties are evenly balanced. When it is remembered that Otsego went Democratic in 1876 by 168, Republican in ’78 by 377, Democratic in ’79 by 62 on Governor and 100 Republican on Lieutenant-Governor, Democratic in 1880 by 28, Democratic in ’85 by 72, Republican in ’86 by 53, it will readily be conceded that the county is about as near a tie as well can be, and that neither party can claim a majority.

November 11, 1887

175 YEARS AGO

Excerpts from a Proclamation by William Marcy, Governor of the State of New York – During the past season, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations has liberally dispensed his benefactions to the people of this State.

Together with the full enjoyment of the rights of conscience, with public tranquility, and the increase and diffusion of knowledge, they continue to be blessed with civil institutions admirably calculated to secure, in the highest degree, their social happiness and the benefits of a free government. The dealings of Divine Providence with us, as individuals and as a political community, have been in other respects distinguished by unusual kindness and liberality. We have been mercifully exempted from those calamities which are frequently permitted to afflict nations; we have enjoyed an unusual degree of public health; and have been favored with a fruitful season and a plenteous harvest. I do therefore, in confor-

immense series of shops, yards and stables call the “Government Horse Corral.� At this place all the Army horses and mules are bought and inspected; sick and worn-out animals put in hospitals; wagons repaired and teams furnished the army and the commissaries that send supplies to it. There are over 8,000 men employed in these shops, and the cost of labor and material is nearly $40,000 a month. There have been as many as 19,000 horses and mules in the corrals at one time, and the daily average is 15,000.

November 14, 1862

25 YEARS AGO

A fire of undetermined origin destroyed The Market Place at 93 Main St. The blaze also did considerable smoke and water damage to The Cupboard located next door at 91 Main Street. The fire broke out at 11 p.m. Sunday evening. The first alarm was reported when Blake Hayes noticed smoke coming out of the front of the building. The business office of the Glimmerglass Opera lost its files and equipment. The building is owned by William Pepper.

November 18, 1987

75 YEARS AGO November 13, 1912 mity to established usage, appoint Thursday, the 30th of November next, as a day of public Thanksgiving, and respectfully recommend its due observance as such to the good people of this state. W.L. Marcy.

November 13, 1837

150 YEARS AGO

There are few people in Washington who know of the great amount of business done here in the buying of Government horses. Away beyond the President’s House and south of the enclosure devoted to Washington’s equestrian statue known as the “Circle,� and adjoining the Observatory Grounds in the First Ward of the city, is an

Members of the Cooperstown high school football team, fresh from their victory over the Oneonta high school eleven the preceding Saturday, were guests of honor at the regular luncheon of the Rotary Club at the Cooper Inn on Tuesday. They had the pleasure of hearing an address by Lieutenant Conrad F. Necrason of the United States Army Aviation Corps who related his experiences since he was graduated here in 1932. “Connie,� as the Lieutenant is known to everyone here, spent a year at Lafayette College and then entered West Point, where he starred on a couple of great Army elevens, graduated with honor and then entered the air corps. He has completed his training and is now home on leave before going to the Philippines where he has been stationed.

November 17, 1937

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First-year teacher Lindsay Hayes will direct the CCS student production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,� based on the late Charles Schultz’s comic strip “Peanuts.� Hayes, who was hired in August, said she had always planned to be an elementary school teacher and direct a high school musical. “Those two things happened within two weeks of each other and I never expected that, so I’m dealing.

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Mike Trosset, village Republican Committee chair, said, “There’s been no thinking at all. We need to regroup and figure it out.”

With nominating caucuses in mid-January, he said he expects to be soliciting candidates around the first of the year. Meanwhile, anyone interested should contact him.

Except for Katz, Mebust is now the Village Board member of longest tenure, first elected in 2007, and she said, “The best part of being on the board is what you learn about the community and the great people you meet along the way.”

Lately, the Police and Streets committees have been her focus for the past

year, including hiring of Police Chief Mike Covert and parking, noting, “parking keeps coming up again.”

“I’m very happy we took the first step in terms of residential parking permits,” and will be working with Village Attorney Martin Tillapaugh to seek the state Legislature’s approval to allow people living in the village to park in front of their homes.

Franck is finishing up two years in a position originally held by Trustee Joe Booan.

When Booan was elevated to mayor in 2010, he appointed fellow Republican Chuck Hage to until the 2011 election.

Hage chose not to run, and Franck was elected to that slot.

Franck, who recently scaled back from full- to parttime as dean for education in the Bassett-Columbia

Medical School program, said he and wife Linda are interested in traveling more, visiting grandchildren.

“To do it right, it’s time consuming,” said Franck, who has served as first chairman of the trustees’ Economic Sustainability Committee. “It requires a lot of time and presence.

Since I won’t have the latter, I will complete my two years, grateful for the new friends I’ve made.”

Before his term is over, Franck said he intends that the committee will make recommendations to the Village Board, in particular on ways to turn around the increase in vacant homes in the community, and to adjust regulations regarding tourist accommodations “to maximize opportunity for the village to enhance revenue, but not change the neighborhoods.”

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL A-7

Walk Through Cooperstown History BOOK/From A1 elsewhere, and eventually asked himself, why not Cooperstown?

The result is “A Cooperstown WalkAbout,” now available on amazon. com and soon to be for sale at Augur’s and the Book Nook in Cooperstown.

The WalkAbout will take you to 12 locations around Cooperstown, from The Farmers’ Museum to the Indian Hunter in Lakefront Park to the Lakewood Cemetery grave of son Henry, a national pioneer in AIDS prevention.

“As you know, I like to walk,” said the longtime scoutmaster, Appalachian Trail hiker and, as SUNY Buffalo adjunct professor, a worldwide perambula-

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Thanksgiving Dinner • 6:00PM-8:30PM On Thanksgiving, our Main Dining Room dinner menu will include a traditional 4-course Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings as well as all the delicious steak, seafood and pork entrees, savory sides, and delectable desserts you’ve come to expect from The Otesaga. Jackets are required for gentlemen.

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And that’s the idea: That Scout troops, 4H Club, classes, or parents and their children, will take the walk – it’s about five miles – stop, talk and learn.

Completing the loop, participants can go to facebook. com, type in “cooperstown walkabout,” apply for an official certificate, “The Cooperstown WalkAthon Award,” and order a commemorative medal.

The book is $10 and the medal $15, and Nicols – and his scouting pal, Pete Henrici, retired CCS Latin teacher – plan to use money to fund youth-related projects in the Cooperstown area.

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MLS#85366 - Spectacular lake views. Totally modernized year-round Canadarago Lake home on 3 levels. Direct access to 40-ft dock from family rm deck. Rent weekly during summer for $2,500 per wk, rented 12 wks in 2012. $429,900 Call Rod and Barb @ 315-520-6512

MLS#85154 - Greek Revival 4 BR, 1 ½ bath, w/eat-in kitchen, DR, LR, office/den, storage/workshop, original wood flrs, newer carpeting, lrg back deck w/nice yard, gardens, and 2+ car garage. New septic, hot water heater and newer furnace! Cooperstown Schools. $139,000 Call Kathy @ 607-267-2683

MLS#85997 - Completely renovated Victorian!

Wrap-around porch, attention to detail, stunning finishes, 2 large BRs, 2 baths, Walk everywhere! $189,000 Call Brad @ 607-434-9234

MLS#87014 - Well-maintained historic 4+ apt building.

Live in one unit and let your tenants pay your mortgage. $179,000 Call Michelle Curran @ 518-469-5603

MLS#85252 - Private setting for country living. Rustic log cabin features a spacious open floorplan and wrap-around deck, pool, walk-out basement. Additional land available.

Priced right at $147,500 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633

MLS#86251 - Ranch home a mile from town with 4 BRs, open floorplan, garage, nice backyard…many updates! $139,000 Call Brad @ 607-434-9234 MLS#86265 - Great location! High traffic and great visibility on Main St in Oneonta. 3000 sq ft bldg, numerous rooms, office space, bathrms, clean full basement, parking for 20+ cars, handicapped accessible, very well maintained. $235,000 Call Brad @ 607-434-9234 All offers considered!

MLS#84567 - Contemporary chalet home, 3-car garage, 2 pole barns, pond and 3 tax parcels of almost 50 acres w/gorgeous views! This1990 home w/3300 sq ft and 3 flrs of living space is offered by original owner. 12 miles from Cooperstown. $599,000 Call Kathy @ 607-267-2683

MLS#86741 - Bring the hammer, the farmhouse is gutted.

Renovate to taste, or flip this house. Set on almost 16 acres w/great views. No oil or gas lease on the property!

88+ additional acres available. See MLS#86742. $65,000 Call Tom Platt @ 607-435-2068

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Wood floors, insulated windows. $315,000 Call Chris @ 607-376-1201

E IC ED PRDUC RE MLS#85776 - Great view of Canadarago Lake. 3 BR, 2 bath ranch home on 7.9 acres. Freshly painted interior w/all new carpets and flrs. 2-stall garage plus outbuilding.

Finished basement w/family rm and workshop. $174,900 Call Rod and Barb 315-520-6512

MLS#84000 - Log cabin, 4-car garage, 5 acres, State land nearby. $186,900 Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436 MLS#86175 - Totally rebuilt 4 BR, 2 bath home w/garage and workshop. New kitchen, full bath (up), laundry/ ½ bath combo (down), fireplace in LR. New flooring, sheetrock walls and ceilings. New electric, plumbing, furnace, water htr, windows, roof and fresh ext paint. $149,900 Call Tom Platt @ (607) 435-2068 New Listing! MLS#87005 - Farmhouse, barn, on 20 acres. $159,000 Call Carol Olsen @ 607-434-7436

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This 3 bedroom East Street charmer has much to offer. Spacious, light filled rooms with hardwood floors and a gorgeous sunken family room addition off living room offering beamed vaulted ceilings and brick wood burning fireplace. Slider off family room leads to a screen room overlooking deep tree lined back lot. Seller has meticulously maintained the property so exterior paint, roof, retaining wall, water heater and chimney were all done in the last 2 to 3 years. Great location within walking distance to SUNY & Middle/High School. $174,500. MLS#85960

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MLS#84612 – Close to Oneonta and Delhi on 10.8 acres, this secluded location is convenient to schools, hospitals and shopping. Move-in condition. $229,000 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633

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