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ulie Dostal knows the importance of family traditions at the holidays. “When I was growing up (in Atlanta), my mom and dad piled us all in the car and drove us around town to ooh and aah at the Christmas lights,” said

Piper Kersman helps dad Alex wrap lights on a lamp pole on Main Street as mom Heather and brother Griffen look on during the Cooperstown Community As Otsego Christmas Committee Chamber Presdecorating on Sunday, ident Barbara Nov. 25. More photos on Ann Heegan looks on, dewww. OTSEGO.com veloper Chip Klugo cuts on the newly renovated Stevens Hardware building ONEONTA in downtown Oneonta. avid Dart, the man Flanking Klugo convicted of murderare friend ing Gillian Gibbons, Elaine McGef18, in 1989, frick and, at right, Cornhas been ing banker denied paBlaine Minor role, Gillian’s fand architect sister Jennifer Elise JohnsonKirkpatrick Schmidt.

LEAF Inc.’s executive director “I know a lot of people who have that same awesome memory with their families.” Now, LEAF is putting together The Great Otsego Holiday Light Trail, a map that will coordinate all of the best holiday lights across the county, from Richfield Springs to Sidney. “Every year, people post Please See LIGHTS, A3

AllOTSEGO.com Julie Dostal chats with Kevin Comstock about his display at 42 Maple St., Oneonta.

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►The sip & sail tavern ONEONTA in Oneonta was hit with 53 violations by the state liquor e’s called it a authority, which suspended its “dream project.” license following a raid where Now, Chip 90 percent of their patrons Klugo’s dream has come were found to be underage.. true. ►the Four TEENS involved in the killing of Kenneth Robinson, 53, Worcester, were indicted for murder by the Otsego County Grand Jury. An adult, Nicholas Meridy, was also indicted.. ►the Cooperstown santa parade will be held 5 p.m. FriBy JAMES CUMMINGS day, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. on Main Street. In Oneonta, Santa will come to town at 4 p.m. on COOPERSTOWN Saturday, Dec. 7.

2 Of 5 Units Already Leased On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Klugo cut the ribbon on the five-apartment building next to the former Bresee’s (now Parkview Apartments). The redone building includes firstfloor retail space, occu-

pied by Island Premium Printing. “The building was offered to me while I was doing the Bresee’s project in 2013,” he said. “We couldn’t make the numbers work and decided to

Cooperstown Zoning Law Enables Making Homes Apartment Houses

othing less than Cooperstown’s future evoked lively debate when, for a second time, the Village Board presented its

Homeless May Find Help Soon By LIBBY CUDMORE

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ichard Sternberg, saying he was acting on behalf of the Susquehanna SPCA, told what appeared to be a partly surprised county Board of Representatives this evening that the Shelter will begin unilaterally levying fees Jan. 1 on county entities and towns that require its services. Please See FEES, A7

Fox Initiative Looks At ‘Warming Room’

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announced Monday, Nov. Gibbons 25. “I’m thankful that we have more time,” she said. “And I’m relieved.”

Unilaterally, Shelter Plans To Levy Fees

focus on the main project. The Stevens building came up for sale a few years later we rewrote a separate grant and the numbers made sense, so we dug in.” The building, home of the oldest business in Please See KLUGO, A7

abrielle Argo and Jennifer Schuman have a plan to make sure that no one will face the bitter cold nights alone. “We were seeing people coming into the Fox Hospital Emergency Room trying to get out of the cold,” said Argo, the hospital spokesman. “But that takes away staff and services for those people who need resources, and it sparked a conversation.” The Fox Hospital Ethics Board sought to address the problem and created the Caring for the Homeless Collaborative, which includes members from Opportunities For Otsego, Catholic Charities, Family Resource Network, United Way and other local churches and orgaPlease See WARMING, A7

$5M-PLUS RAISED FOR RESCUE

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jumping and proposed zoning law to the By LIBBY CUDMORE playing like any public. normal dog,” said At debate’s end, the COOPERSTOWN Stacie Haynes, document was approved, 6Susquehanna 1, with Trustee Jim Dean the t first glance, SPCA executive sole nay. Voting aye were Zoe takes a nap in her new director. “If you you wouldn’t Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Butternuts home. know Zoe was didn’t look at her Kuch, Deputy Mayor Cindy a miracle. leg, you wouldn’t think she was any Falk, and Trustees Jim Dean “When I went to visit; she was Please See ZOE, A6 Please See ZONING, A7

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LOCALS

Helios, Rustic Ridge Join Best Of The Best At Otsego Chamber Banquet Honorees at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s “Ignite the Fire of Entrepreneurial Spirit” banquet at the Otesaga on Thursday, Nov. 21 are, from left, Helios Care’s board Chairman Connie Jastremski and President/CEO Dan Ayres, winners of the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Breakthrough Award; Laura and Rick Bennett, proprietors of Rustic Ridge Winery, Burlington, winners of the Key Bank Small Business Award; and NBT Insurance Agency Interns of the Year Jared Ciccarelli from SUNY Oneonta and Caitlyn Herlihy from Hartwick College. At right are Chamber President Barbara Ann Heegan and board Chair Al Rubin. Some 250 attendees helped celebrate the honorees’ accomplishment. Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, presented Assembly citations to the honorees; and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig delivered the closing remarks where, among other things, he urged Caitlyn and Jared to pursue their careers in Otsego County.

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MacGuire Benton Seeks Full Village Board Term COOPERSTOWN

rustee MacGuire Benton has announced he plans to seek a full term on the Village Board to make sure Cooperstown “continues to be a vibrant and quaint community for all.” That means all three Village Board incumbents, Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch and Trustee Joe Membrino, plan to seek reelection in March 2020. Benton, now an assistant Democratic county elections commissioner, was raised in Cooperstown, graduated from CCS and attended Caz-

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enovia College. While in high school, he chaired the Otsego County Young Benton Democrats and is currently a co-vice-chairman of the Otsego County Democratic Committee. He was elected last March to a one-year term, and has chaired the Doubleday Field Advisory Committee and served on the Parks Board.

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Beginning On Thanksgiving, Follow Great Otsego Holiday Light Trail LIGHTS/From A1 all these incredible light displays on Facebook,” she said. “And I thought, all this needs is for someone to coordinate where all of them are so people can drive around and see the displays for themselves.” The map, which can soon be accessed from www. AllOTSEGO.com, can download to your cell phone and sync with a map, so you will be able to drive from one to

the next without getting lost. “You can do it in sections,” said Dostal. “Or if you want to do a holiday Lights-aPalooza and get them all in one night, it’ll be easy to navigate on your cell phone.” The map will debut on Thanksgiving Day, but to make the trail really glow, they need your help. “When you see a fantastic lights display – I’m talking one with thousands of lights and inflatables and

everything – take a picture of it, write down the address and put it on our Facebook page,” she said. “We’ll add it to the map!” The first on the map is Kevin and Christy Comstock’s home at 42 Maple St., Oneonta, which over the last decade has become a wonderland of colorful inflated characters. “When my son Zachary was little, he saw an Eeyore inflatable in Kmart that he

really liked,” said Kevin. “Since then, we’ve slowly built up the collection.” The yard now has eight inflatable characters, including a giant BB-8 in the “Star Wars” section, which also features Yoda – dressed as Santa – and Darth Vader. He and Christy stock up on discounted inflatables at the end of every season. “New this year are Mickey and Pluto,” he said. “We put them out as soon as we

take down our Halloween inflatables, but we got started late this year because of the weather. It’s not fun to put them out when it’s zero degrees.” But weather, he said, is why they leave them on 24 hours a day. “If we turn them off and they get snow on them, it’s hard to inflate them and you risk the motor burning out,” he said. “Plus it really embarrasses the heck out of Zachary, so we keep

doing it. He’s 14 now, so he comes home from school and they’re all out there.” “When people put all this work into these displays, they want people to come by and see them,” said Dostal. And don’t be shy about getting out of the car to snap a selfie. “Kids always want to get their picture taken with them,” said Kevin. “It’s fun.”

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THURSDAY, November 28, 2019

A-4 THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL EDITORIAL

CSO Conductor Search – What A Treat, And Opportunity

ow, THAT’S marketing – in the nicest possible light. On learning its venerable founding conductor, Chuck Schneider, was retiring after 46 years, The Catskill Symphony Orchestra Governing Board could have simply advertised for a new one, sorted the resumes, interviewed top prospects and made a decision. Instead of handling matters in-house, the search committee threw open the decisionmaking to the public; not exclusively, of course, but it encouraged attendees at three concerts this fall – and the musicians, too – to fill out questionnaires assessing each candidates’ strengths. And what a lesson for veteran concertgoers and newcomers alike, to see three conductors from different parts of the globe – Silas Huff, who rose through conducting the 44th U.S. Army Band, Carolyn Watson from Australia

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The three finallists for CSO conductor are, from left, Carolyn Watson (with cellist Janet Nepkie), Silas Huff (greeting former SUNY Oneonta Music Industry Department chair Bob Barstow, and Maciej Zoltowski (with CSO Executive Director Thomas Wolfe behind him).

(now in Kansas), and Maciej Zoltowski from Poland – perform widely varying programs in markedly different styles.

“The biggest surprise is: we got 73 applicants – nationally and internationally,” said Laurie Zimniewicz, search committee chair.

“We were like, wow.” So, as you can imagine, all three have terrific credentials. Google them. • The conductors designed their own programs and invited in soloists, and each evening was at times gripping, even for the not-so-aficionados/experts among we audience members. Huff began with Strauss, which swept audience members onto their feet, and ended with Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite,” another crowd pleaser. He was the most engaging in his remarks from the podium. Watson was precise, intense, all energy. Please See EDITORIAL, A5

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING, NOV. 21, 1621

‘For Three Days We Entertained And Feasted’ Editor’s Note: Pilgrim Edward Winslow described the first Thanksgiving in his book, “Mourt’s Relation: A Relation or Journal of the Beginning and Proceedings of the English Plantation Settled at Plimoth in New England,” published in London the following year, 1622.

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ur harvest greatest king Masbeing sasoyt, with some gotten in, ninetie men, whom our governour sent for three dayes we foure men on fowlentertained and ing, that so we might feasted, and they after a speciall manwent out and killed ner rejoyce together, five Deere, which after we had gaththey brought to ered the fruits of our the Plantation and Edward labours; they foure bestowed on our Winslow in one day killed as Governour, and upon much fowle, as with a little the Captaine and others. helpe beside, served the And although it be not Company almost a weeke, always so plentifull, as it at which time amongst other was at this time with us, yet Recreations, we exercised by the goodness of God, we our Armes, many of the are so farre from want, that Indians coming amongst us, we often wish you partakers and amongst the rest their of our plentie.”

“The First Thanksgiving” comes from Jean Leon Gerome Ferris’ “Pageant Of A Nation” (1913).

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concern for their consequences. Recent examples of this are placing red flashing stop signs in residential neighborhoods, proposed zoning changes for village houses, and, in 2018, implementing diagonal parking on the north end of Pioneer Street that was not even in compliance with DOT specifications.

To the Editor: “Because they can” Cooperstown is someplace, not anyplace. As residents read in last week’s editorial about running for a seat on the Village Board, the reasons to do so are clear. Incumbents running unopposed has contributed to board decisions with little

However, if one more step, consulting with the residents, had been taken, it would have avoided most of the turmoil and the divisiveness their actions caused. If we all believe that Cooperstown is someplace, not anyplace, lets urge village officials to listen to their constituents. One way to ensure that is to run for the board. RICK HULSE Sr. Cooperstown

To the Editor: The citizens of this village owe you a huge debt of gratitude for last week’s editorial! Its message will hopefully serve as a wake-up call. Some of the Village Board’s decisions have been stupefying, like injecting a suggestion to fly the POW/MIA flag on the village flagpole. Another future issue will be flying the Rainbow Flag on the village flagpole. That proposal is outrageous. That flagpole should only fly the national flag, period, and not reflect the arrogance of an individual board member ROGER MacMILLAN Cooperstown

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In each case the trustees omitted a key step in the process when they failed to consult with residents before proceeding. Why? Because they feel they can freely implement what they want to implement without consequences. Public hearings, after the fact, brought outraged, upset residents out in force to protest and reverse some of these unchecked board actions.

Case In Point: Let’s Reserve Flagpole For National Banner

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Walker: SUNY Binghamton Stifles Conservatives Editor’s Note: CCS graduate Bobby Walker, chairman of the state Federation of College Republicans, was present at the Nov. 18 appearance of Dr. Arthur Laffer at Binghamton University that was blocked by protesters.

►FOR REPORT on economist Arthur Laffer’s Binghamton appearance, google “laffer” and “times union.”

By BOBBY WALKER

t should have been a peaceful and educational evening at SUNY Binghamton. The College Republicans were hosting Dr. Art Laffer, economic policy adviser to Presidents Reagan and Trump. But the presentation quickly turned into a frenzied attack.

In a video aired on Fox News, Bobby Walker, at left in a red MAGA cap, records the Nov. 18 confrontation between state police and students protesting Dr. Arthur Laffer’s appearance on campus.

Shortly after Dr. Laffer started his speech, members of Antifa and the student group Progressive Leaders for Tomorrow (PLOT) began to

shout him down and cause an extreme disruption. This organized mob of violent, far-left, radical students then confronted

officers of the State Police and University Police, who were attempting to restore order. Myself, members of the College Republican Leadership, and other attendees witnessed at least two students assault law enforcement officers. A phalanx of State Police rushed Dr. Laffer and College Republican leadership and myself through a back service entrance of the auditorium for their safety while the auditorium was brought Please See WALKER, A6

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THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL A-5

BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz and SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

200 YEARS AGO

From the Boston Recorder – Mr. Willis – Although my circumstances do not allow me to do much in the way of spreading the glorious Gospel, yet, taking the hint from the plan for doing good by having a “Missionary Field” on one’s farm, I reserved a spot, nine feet square in the corner of my garden, which is all the land I cultivate, and on the afternoon of election day, planted it with water melons. By the sale of these, I am able to enclose three dollars, which it is my wish should be appropriated to the Jerusalem Mission. And whether I am able to contribute any more, or not, I am resolved, while I live, to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. A Friend to the Missions. November 29, 2019

175 YEARS AGO

Dr. Wieting’s Lectures – We have been much interested and edified during the past week by attending a course of Lectures on the Anatomy and Physiology of the human body, in connection with the laws of Life and Health, the causes of disease and the means of preventing it, illustrated with a large French Manikin, six feet high, representing to life nearly 2,000 parts of the human body. This wonderful machine, the first completion of whose model is said to have consumed a quarter of a century at hard labor, makes palpable before the eye of the admiring spectator every portion of the Human Form; and a few hours only are required to impart a more perfect knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology in general, than could be possibly obtained from the severest study, even at Medical Colleges, of months, if not years. The attendance of our inhabitants, embracing both sexes, has been large, and we hazard nothing in saying that all have been highly instructed in regard to their own existence and exceedingly gratified with the manner of Dr. Wieting, who united affability and humor with the most profound observations connected with his subject. Never were 12 and a half cents more profitably expended than in attending one of these lectures. November 25, 1844

150 YEARS AGO

Your Reading for 1870 – This is the time of year when publishers of newspapers and magazines are actively canvassing for new subscribers. The competition is so great that care and discrimination are needed to determine which to accept, which to reject – to separate the wheat from the chaff. To meet various wants and needs, especially in large family circles, a choice assortment of publications is desirable. There are many families, however, who do not feel able to take more than one newspaper. To all such The Freeman’s Journal is especially valuable as a local and general newspaper and as giving a choice selection of the best miscellaneous reading the country affords, interesting and instructive alike to young and old. The amount of reading matter it has given has largely exceeded that of any other paper published in this county. December 2, 1969

125 YEARS AGO

Local: The heavyweights of the Oneonta Normal School proved rather too much for our Y.M.C.A. boys at the game of football played last week. The Minstrel entertainment given by home talent on Friday evening for the benefit of the Orphanage was witnessed by a good-sized audience, and gave entire satisfaction. The jokes were new, and the singing, tumbling and the farce all drew forth merited applause. The Orphanage received $18.10 of the net proceeds. It will soon be time to lay out plans for next summer. The Cuban Giants have written to know whether they will be wanted for three games at Cooperstown. November 29, 1894

100 YEARS AGO

Royal Kretzinger, who lives on the Gay Hunter farm on Beaver Meadow Road found two of his ducks dead Friday morning. Their heads had been eaten by some animal and the bodies torn. Saturday, a rabbit was found, partially eaten. Mr. Kretzinger set a trap near the spot where he found the dead

50 YEARS AGO

ducks and rabbit. On Monday he found the destroyer – instead of a fox or skunk that he had expected to find, instead there was an unusually large owl in the trap. December 3, 1919

75 YEARS AGO

Ens. Howard L. Snyder, USNR, is spending a leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Snyder at Whig Corners, having completed a month’s training on PBY boats following his graduation October 17 at Pensacola, Florida when he was awarded his gold wings and the rank of Ensign. A graduate of Cooperstown High School in 1934, Ens. Snyder entered the service in February 1942, receiving his preliminary training at Colgate University, followed by work at Chapel Hill, N.C. and Peru, Indiana. November 29, 1944

25 YEARS AGO

James E. Dow, president of Ingalls, Connell and Dow Funeral Home in Cooperstown, has announced the addition of Peter Albin Deysenroth, licensed funeral director, to the staff. Deysenroth brings with him eight years of experience in the funeral profession from his home state of Connecticut. In 1987, he graduated as valedictorian of his class from Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse with a membership in Mu Sigma Alpha, the mortuary fraternity. He further received his Associates in Applied Science degree in Mortuary Science from Herkimer Community College where he graduated cum laude with membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Deysenroth is also active as a musician and plays pipe organ and piano for his church and others. November 30, 1994

10 YEARS AGO

Excerpts from a Letter to the Editor from Irwin Gooen: “Growing up in a home of immigrant parents, my English was good enough when I was in high school to earn me good grades in writing in spite of splitting infinitives. When I

November 26 1969 served in the military, sharing space with other young men from around the country, I became more aware of how my companions spoke and got laughed at for my non-standard use of English – say when I wanted someone to turn off a light in the barracks and yelled – ‘Hey, make out the light!” Everyone started mimicking me – ‘Make out, make out!’ But people understood me and my English, which was good enough for me.” November 27, 2009

THE VIEW FROM WEST DAVENPORT

State Fracking Ban Costs Otsego County Estimated Billion A Year

efore getting into what is likely to be a controversial discussion, let’s take a minute to talk about fracking – correctly called hydraulic fracturing. Fracking is a process by which water, sand, and chemicals are injected underground at high pressures to crack open rock formations consisting largely of sand grains that are very tightly packed together, i.e. they have tiny interstitial LETTERS

spaces which are Following a filled with tightly bogus claim held natural gas. that the practice The idea behind caused water this practice is to coming from a create fissures into faucet in Dimock, which that trapped Pa., to burn when gas will “flow” and lit, opposition then be transported mounted. Activto the surface where MIKE ists deliberately it can be gathered misled the public ZAGATA into pipelines and about why the transported to water burned customers who burn the gas – the water well had been to produce electricity, heat drilled into a pocket of homes and cook food. natural gas associated with a coal formation. As you well know, Pennsylvania has abundant coal formations. What you might not know is: The same thing has happened in the Town of Maryland, without any drill-

Cases Like Zoe’s Common, PETA Headquarters Reports

To the Editor: The horrific case of Zoe, an emaciated German shepherd who chewed off her front leg after being confined to a flimsy plastic carrier outdoors without any food or drinkable water, is a wake-up call to citizens to keep an eye out for “backyard dogs.” Unfortunately, cases of extreme neglect like Zoe’s aren’t unusual. Dogs relegated to the backyard 24 hours a day are commonly deprived of even the most basic care. Growing puppies are often found with too-small collars imbedded in their necks because their owners never bothered to change them. HOMETOWN ONEONTA Some dogs subsist – barely Zoe with her dog cone – on scraps and garbage. Many Friday, Nov. 22, after never see a vet, and suffer and the successful operadie from injuries, parasites and tion at Cornell. diseases that could easily be prevented and treated. Dogs are social animals who are happiest and safest living indoors, but with winter weather upon us, it is absolutely vital that at the very least, they be provided with proper shelter – dogs left outside may suffer frostbite and exposure or even die without it. Most cities and counties require that animals be provided with adequate food, water, and shelter. If you see a dog going without these basic necessities, please report it to authorities, like the UPS driver who spotted Zoe. Her alleged abuser is being held accountable thanks to his intervention. TERESA CHAGRIN Animal Care & Control Issues Manager People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Norfolk, Va.

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Nicole Dillingham gives Bob Eklund a big hug during the Dec. 12, 2014, celebration at Brewery Ommegang after Governor Cuomo declared a statewide ban on fracking.

ing or fracking. Opposition mounted and many towns were visited by lawyers claiming they

would help the towns draft moratoria preventing fracking. What they didn’t tell the towns is they were

being paid by a foundation opposed to fracking. Paid activists were sent out to build opposition to fracking. How do I know that – because I was approached by one in Greene, Chenango County, who admitted she was a paid activist. Governor Patterson, lobbied by groups opposed to fracking, put a temporary moratorium in place in 2008. In 2011, Governor Cuomo, who has gone back and forth on the issue, “asked” DEC to do another study and the agency concluded that fracking could be done safely, and the Administration initially began crafting regulations for the practice. Please See ZAGATA, A6

EDITORIAL: Conductor Search Creates Excitement EDITORIAL/From A4 Her selections were the most edgy, beginning with Higdon’s percussionheavy “Fanfare Ritmico.” But if you were surprised at the outset, you were captured by the end. Zoltowski was Tchaikovsky heavy – two of the three pieces. But what Tchaikovsky! The audience was rapt as pianist Alex McDonald, brought in from Texas, accompanied the CSO on Piano Concerto #1 – an emotional highpoint of the season, for sure. To see three different conductors at their trade – one each in September, October and November – was a rare opportunity around here, and mind-expanding. It was satisfying to learn how the community responded: Attendance grew over the three concerts; subscriptions grew. Doing well by doing good. Nice. • The Search Committee won’t make the final decision, but will present an assessment Dec.10 to the CSO Governing Board, including graphs depicting how the audience and the CSO musicians rated the three. The plan is to give the most weight to the musicians’ inputs. “Without a happy orchestra, we won’t have an or-

chestra,” she said, and she has a point. Still, there’s more to that. Will a conductor’s taste in music help fill the house? Will he or she be able to reach out to all constituencies – the musicians, yes, but also audiences, the board and, if the institution is to

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he Selection Committee leading the recruitment of a new Catskill Symphony Orchestra director consists of: • Laurie Zimniewicz, chairman • Three CSO musicians: Concert Master Michael Emery; Debra Devine, second violins principal; Daniel Hane, bassoonist • Andy Pease, professor of music, Hartwick College • Karyl Clemens, CSO Governing Board vice chairman • Sarah Patterson, community leader • Beth Steele, director/advancement communications, Hartwick College • Tom Beattie, clarinetist, retired dean/academic affairs, Hartwick College The Governing Board, chaired by Diane Williams, will make the final decision on a new conductor.

grow and prosper, the community? Will the conductor be able to think like an executive, to strategize, to identify opportunities and chart the future? And, in doing so, to productively collaborate with CSO President Diane Williams, the Governing Board and Executive Director Thomas Wolfe. In short, the Governing Board may be guided by others’ perspectives, but in the end, it must make its own decision. • In part, that decision will be with an eye to the future: How to attract a younger audience. As a side benefit, conductor candidates have provided a rich list of ideas on how to do this, Zimniewicz said. The Catskill Symphony Orchestra, based in Oneonta, was founded in 1973. That’s almost half a century ago. It can be taken for granted. But it shouldn’t be. At a time when major cities are losing their orchestras, ours continues to thrive. If you haven’t partaken, this is a good time to put a toe in the water. The conductor should be chosen around the first of the year and will direct the CSO’s annual Cabaret Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in SUNY Oneonta’s Dewar Arena. You’ll be glad you did.

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Word Awaited: Is Zoe Tumor Cancerous?

ZOE/From A1 different.” Just two weeks ago, the 9-year-old German shepherd was found chained outside of 605 County Highway 22, just northwest of Exeter Center, without food or water, having chewed off her own leg in an attempt to reduce the pain from

an 11-pound tumor on her shoulder. In a high-risk surgery on Thursday, Nov. 21, veterinarians at Cornell University Hospital for Animals were able to remove the tumor and are awaiting the results of the biopsy. “If it is cancerous, the vets believe she’s a good

ZAGATA: Fracking Ban Costs County $1B A Year ZAGATA/From A5 The governor also proposed a program that would have allowed fracking in some (economically struggling) counties down near the Pennsylvania border. However, these moves were met with a strong backlash from activists, and Cuomo backtracked. In 2012, he asked for yet another study – this one on the health impacts of fracking before making a decision. In 2014, to the joy of the opponents, he imposed a “permanent” ban on the practice. What are the immediate consequences of his action in terms of the Upstate economy? It’s difficult to know for certain, but we do know the gas industry paid out $1 billion in royalty payments to landowners in the Pennsylvania county immediately south of Binghamton and the dire claims about destroying Pennsylvania’s environment have not materialized. One might logically ask what the positive impact of $1 billion, even if it was for just one year, would have been to Otsego County. I think we all know the answer – wonderful. • We can get some clues from what has happened since the ban. Several of the institutions, including churches that initially opposed fracking, have closed. Each week churches and other institutions tasked with helping the poor ask for donations because the number of people who fall into that category and the number of people leaving

the state have increased. Numerous studies have shown that helping the poor by giving a handout may solve an immediate problem but that, for the long term, the best thing we can do is help them become self-sufficient. Translated into simpler terms, that means helping them find a meaningful job – one that rebuilds self-esteem. Did those who opposed fracking understand that or, even more alarming, did they know it but simply choose to ignore it to protect their self-interest. One can only hope that is not the case, but the chickens have indeed come home to roost. • We are approaching a joyous season and a time of giving. Please consider evaluating your actions with regards to our area’s lack of energy and economic vitality in terms of those less fortunate than yourself. Give generously to address the immediate needs of the poor and invest wisely in the opportunities that will bring energy and thus industry to the area thereby creating meaningful, wellpaying jobs, increase the tax revenue and generate economic prosperity for individuals, towns, counties and businesses. Making those investments will help stem the population loss while protecting those things we love about the area. Mike Zagata, DEC commissioner in the Pataki Administration and a former environmental executive with Fortune 500 companies, lives in West Davenport.

candidate for radiation or chemo,” said Haynes. “And people have donated more than $5,000, so we can afford her care.” Surgeons also removed Zoe’s leg at the shoulder, but Haynes said the dog will learn to navigate just fine on three legs. She was shaved and given stitches, but now sports a Cornell t-shirt to keep her warm and prevent her from biting the stitches. Dr. Christine Schneider of the Pittsfield Vet Clinic “has been taking care of her since we got her, and she’ll be able to go up and take out her stitches when the time comes.” On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Zoe’s owner, Carl K. Prichard, 59, was charged with her abuse. Though Haynes believed Zoe was intended to be a guard dog, but wouldn’t have been a very good one: Even after undergoing the ordeal, she’s been friendly, with “no standoffs or growling.”

Shelter May Impose Fees On County FEES/From A1 “We will be initiating a billing system,” said Sternberg, the retired Bassett surgeon and Cooperstown village trustee, who said he was acting as an adviser to the Shelter’s Board of Directors. Speaking at the public hearing on the 2020 county budget at the county courthouse, he said when Executive Director Stacie Haynes’ time is required, a fee of $80 an hour will be levied, with quarter-hour increments. For other staff members, it will be a $40 hour fee, plus $30 per day for caring for each animal housed at the shelter, and 65-cent-per-mile mileage if staffers’ or Shelter vehicles are used. Sometimes, the county Sheriff’s Department drops off dogs; in that case, the Sheriff’s Department would be charged, Sternberg said. If 911 makes the placement, 911 would be charged.

presentation, county board Chairman David Bliss, R-Cooperstown/Town of Middlefield, told Sternberg the public hearing was just for the budget as it stands, and since no money is now in the budget, the issue could not be discussed in that forum. County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr., who was in the audience, said he believes the Shelter deserves some county support. However, he said he’s unsure if the unilateral fee schedule is enforceable. During his presentation, Sternberg mentioned a meeting with a county board committee last Friday. There, he said later, retiring county Rep. Kathy Clark, R-Otego, when presented with the SSPCA ultimatum, asked that a detailed list of donors’ names in the current Shelter Us fund drive and the amount donated should be supplied to the county before any decision is made.

WALKER: We Are On Right Side Of History, Not Them WALKER/From A4 under control. This is becoming commonplace on campuses across our state and our nation. Conservative students are beaten for committing the high crime of being brave enough to wear a red MAGA cap on campus or express views that do not line up with the socialist views of radical progressives. These students worked incredibly hard to raise money and put together this expensive event, only

to have their money taken by the University and, now, banned by the student association, run by students who fall on the extreme left of the political spectrum. Their offense this time? “Tabling without a permit”… WEEKS AGO. This school will find any reason to silence conservatives while radical leftist thugs go unpunished and have free reign to wreak havoc on the campus community. This is not the only one. This is the climate that conservative students face in

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fellow conservative students but I always pass along this message: We will never stoop to their level. We will firmly place our MAGA hats on our heads, take their punches and keep getting up to take more. We will keep hosting speakers and also support all speakers who come to campus. We are on the right side of history, they are not.

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Some towns have contracted with the Shelter; but those that haven’t would be charged according to the same schedule if local dog control officers ask Sternberg for help. In places like the Village of Cooperstown, which has its own police force, it would be charged if its officers drop off a dog or asked for the shelter’s services. Sternberg reported the Shelter’s operating budget – not including construction costs – amounted to $719,499.01 in 2018, and said about 10 percent of usage comes from the county, meaning – if this approach stands – county government could expect to be charged $70,000 next year. At the end of Sternberg’s

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Bresee’s Renovator Bringing 5 More Apartments In Stevens To Market KLUGO/From A1 continuous operation in the downtown before the death of owner John O. Stevens in 2012, appealed to Klugo, who has renovated old buildings in Corning and Bath, as well as the former Bresee’s, a project that included putting apartments in the former telephone exchange on Dietz Street. “It’s great to have the community come out and see what we’ve been working on for the last 10 months,” he said. “I’m proud to show that the legacy of the building continues onward.” Klugo worked with Elise Johnson-Schmidt of Corning, the preservation architect. “We worked with existing walls to maintain historical integrity, creating functional apartments that flow well and capitalize on the historic elements of the building,” she said. Apartment 201, in particular, used to house railroad workers. “There was a section in 201 that was a main part of the building and was used in

In thanks, he gave them the elevator. “It will either end up as an addition to their Oneonta location or in Plymouth, Mass.,” said Klugo, who installed a brand new elevator in its place. “We salvaged the original layout. It’s pretty clever how you had to work around it.” To help make the project viable, a $750,000 Restore NY Grant, administered by the City of Oneonta, was earmarked for the Stevens building. “It was HOMETOWN ONEONTA & The Freeman’s Journal a collaboration with us as the developer and the city,” The former home of said Klugo. Stevens Hardware, downtown Oneonta’s He also made sure to oldest business, has a hire local contractors for fresh look. the project: McClintock Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA & The Freeman’s Journal Electric, Schaefer Plumbing railroad days. Doors, stud Stevens Hardware developer Chip Klugo meets Jerry and Barbara Johnson, and Blue Maple Masonry walls, everything was kept Cobleskill, parents of Jerry Johnson, rear, who was one of the detail finishers among them. “We wanted intact,” said Klugo. on the project, and brought his mom and dad to the Nov. 26 open house. to keep the work in the “The other section is community,” he said. with 200-year-old wood Klugo anticipates the rest producing fireplaces. the freight elevator,” he Family-owned Timeless and making it look like to be filled within a few “People would live here continued. “It was installed Building & Design of you didn’t do anything is months. The apartments, if they want to have a piece by the Stevens family. The Cobleskill handled the trim, challenging,” he said. “But with hardwood floors and of history,” he said. “We motor was up in the roof with Jerry Johnson as the it was fun the whole time, granite countertops, start at take care of our tenants and shaft and probably weighed finish contractor. I would do it again and $1,250. understand that when we about 500 pounds. We “It was difficult to try again.” The third-floor apartput this kind of money into enlisted the Twelve Tribes and make the new match With two of five apartment has a balcony, and a building, we don’t just of the neighboring Yellow the old,” he said. “Working ments already claimed, two include electric, heatabandon ship.” Deli to help dismantle it.”

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ZONING/From A1 MacGuire Benton, Jeanne Dewey, Joe Membrino and Richard Sternberg The focus was a provision allowing single-family homes to be converted into three-unit dwellings. “There’s nothing built into the new law that would prevent any of the houses from being immediately converted into multifamily units,” said Linden Summers, a local attorney. “… I can predict that all of the houses on Pioneer Street could be converted. There isn’t any control over how many units there will be.” Ted Feury, Chestnut Street, echoed those concerns. “It can immediately be done, but you don’t necessarily get what you want. It’s nice to have a broad stroke of the brush and think it’s going to work. I don’t think the zone should be broken down without special permits.” “We’re between a rock and a hard place,” said Rick Hulse Sr., who lives on Pioneer Street. “With our population in decline, where are we headed? … This law concerns me … it seems like we’re a little desperate.” On the other side, Fire Chief Jim Tallman said a lack of affordable housing in Cooperstown is contributing to a decline in volunteer firefighters. “We are seeing a lot of people that can’t afford to live in Cooperstown. It’s hard to get people to come out and volunteer. If this continues, the village will have to have a paid fire department,” he said. Bill Streck, Bassett Healthcare Network president, said, “As a citizen, I am very concerned about our capability to support our

school. It’s the heart of the community,” he said. “With our population in decline, we have to take a hard look at what has happened in our community. The ability of our organization to recruit is dependent on having confidence in our schools and finding affordable housing.” CCS board president Tim Hayes backed the initiative as well: “We are losing people and leaking paychecks.” “I see nothing wrong with this. I was upset when we lost the ability to have more than five units in the same building,” said Trustee Sternberg. “I’m in favor of the law.” “We’ve already had this in most of the village and it hasn’t ruined the village,” added Dewey. “It expands options for housing. It’s not something unique to Cooperstown,” said Benton. Dean said, “It’s really tough. We’ve got to be very creative along the way.”

Homelessness Task Force First Step: ‘Warming Stations WARMING/From A1 nizations. “We wanted to know what services we could help provide that would be of assistance to this community,” said Schuman, Fox’s medical staff affairs coordinator. Now after a year of meetings, they’ve unveiled their first initiative – creating a “warming station” where anyone – regardless of economic status – can come in on Code Blue nights where the temperatures drop below freezing. As it is now, when the National Weather Service calls a “Code Blue” OFO will get hotel rooms for people who are homeless or who lack adequate heating in their homes. The warming station will be presented as a first possible action step when the Collaborative board meets Dec. 16. Schuman said some people may not go to the shelter to get the voucher, New Purchases and Refinances Debt Consolidation Free Pre-Qualification Fast Approvals • Low Rates

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either because they don’t know about it or may be facing other barriers. But the warming station would be a supplement to the program for those who might not be able to get the vouchers or who find themselves suddenly in the cold with no place to get warm overnight. “Ideally, we would have cots and blankets, maybe some coffee and tea,” said Schuman. “And it would be open all night.” Additionally, they would work with local organizations to make sure people at the warming station know how to access free meals and social services, and use those as a place to gather people who might need a warm place to stay. “For example, we might go to the Lord’s Table and let people know that the Warming Station is open, maybe offer

transportation, and in the morning, direct them to continuing services. Several potential locations have been identified, but now, they want to hear from the community, and will hold a public information session on Monday, Dec. 16 in the Fox Hospital conference room, where they will present their plan, a budget and seek input from the community. Code Blue funding comes from the state in the form of reimbursements; the task force is looking to come up with the start-up funds. “We’re hoping to have it available by the end of the season,” said Schuman. The Task Force also wants to begin looking at how many people are homeless in the county in order to better serve them. “We don’t have a hard number on homelessness,”

said Schuman. “The last study said there were between 50-60 people, but it’s difficult to count people sleeping under a bridge, or crashing on friends couches, or walking around WalMart all night to keep warm. We know it’s a larger number than that.” For children, homelessness is defined by living at more than four addresses in a year. “They might be living with adults who aren’t their parents, like a friend of the family,” said Schuman. Some are dealing with addictions or mental illnesses that make it difficult to remain in a stable residence. “People think of homelessness as that guy begging for change on the sidewalk,” said Argo. “We ignore him. But it’s more than that, and we want to bring that to the community to see.”

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quarter-century Bresee’s elves, Oneonta History after Otsego Center windows, County’s depart183 Main St., ment store closed, the through Dec. 9. Magic of Christmas is still the Magic of Bresee’s. Four of Bresee’s automatic elves plus two does – one ironing, the other mending Santa’s cap – are on display behind the Oneonta History Center’s plate-glass windows through Monday, Dec. 9, and “it’s been great,” said Bob Brzozowski, Greater Oneonta Historical Society executive director. “You see people stopping, or doing a doubletake,” said Brzozowski. Bresee’s magic is wrapped up in community and family, said Please See BRESEE’S, B3

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Present at the installation of Bresee’s Christmas figurines in the Oneonta History Center’s windows are, clockwise from front, St. James Manor Superintendent of Building and Grounds Tim Hornbeck, St. James Executive Director Kathy Clarkson, Breck Tarbell from the St. James maintenance staff, GOHS Executive Director Bob Brzozowski and John Pontius, who is on both the GOHS and St. James boards and organized the loan. How quaint! The doe is ironing.

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lonely.” In late summer, that began oo many elderly folks here changing, as were staying LaChance, an active home too member of St. much, Carol Mary’s “Our Lady of LaChance concluded. the Lake” Catholic “When they go parish, got permishome, they’re just sion to set up the kind of there,” said center in the brick LaChance, director parish hall behind the of the village’s Elm Street church. new Senior Center. Carol LaChance’s new Please See “There are seniors SENIORS, B3 who are isolated and initiative has her smiling.

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hanksgiving may have been late this year, but Santa Claus is right on time as he arrives by horse-drawn carriage at his Pioneer Park cottage at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. Santa will also be hearing wishes 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and Noon – 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Main St., Cooperstown. (607) 547-9983. • Santa will also be on LIBBY hand at the Southside Mall to greet youngsters CUDMORE and the young at heart. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 29-30, Southside Mall, Oneonta. (607) 432-4401 • All dogs are good dogs and Santa knows it! Bring your dog – or other furry friends – to get their picture taken with the Jolly Old Elf. $10; all proceeds benefit Otsego County 4-H Dog program. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dog Wild, 4785 St. Rt. 28, Cooperstown. 607-267-2011 • Decorate your house with a one-ofa-kind wreath from the annual Adorna-Door festival. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cooperstown Art Association, 229 Main St., Oneonta. (607) 547-9777. • Just because Christmas is around the corner doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to Thanksgiving just yet! See how the holiday was celebrated in the old days with a stroll around The Farmers’ Museum’s historic village. Admission by donation. 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Saturday Friday – Saturday, Nov. 29-30, The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1450.

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DINNER – 10 a.m. Thanksin OtsegO COunty giving dinner features turkey, ►friday, November 29 ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy. Bring your OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m. - 5 favorite side dish to share. p.m. Large selection of gifts by Christ Church, 46 River St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9555. local artisans. Refreshments, discounts. Cooper Country DINNER – 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Community-wide Thanks- Crafts, 2 Doubleday Ct., Cooperstown. 607-547-9247. giving dinner. Free, transTHANKSGIVING – 10 a.m. portation/delivery available. - 4 p.m. Walk off holiday

THURSDAY, November 28, 2019 meal on stroll through historic village with your loved ones. Admission by donation. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450. POKER TOURNAMENT – 6 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament returns. Win trophies, non-cash prizes. Proceeds support Susquehanna SPCA. Entry by $40 minimum donation, aged 18+. Upstate Bar & Grill, 5418 St. Rt. 28, Cooperstown. 607-547-8111.

►Saturday, Nov. 30 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – All Day. Find holiday gifts, support local small

businesses. OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Cooper Country Crafts. See Friday Listing. GRAND OPENING – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate new art studio with fun, prizes, visits from Elsa & Anna. Design Your Canvas, 73 N. Main St., Rt. 28, Milford. 607-316-6518. THANKSGIVING – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Take a scenic stroll through historic village. The Farmers’ Museum. See Friday Listing. BLOOD DRIVE – 1 - 6 p.m. Donate blood, save a life. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-2761.

WRITERS GROUP – 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Join writers to improve your craft. Hosted by author, Jennifer Donohue. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-1980. BOOK SIGNING – 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Meet and greet with Oneonta author Jim Koury, reading his first book “Unredacted”. Refreshments provided. Books available for $15. Green Earth Health Food Market Community Room. 4 Market St, Oneonta. Call 607-432-6600. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy performance by Cherish the Ladies, American female super group who performs

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Celtic Music. Cost, $20/person. Walton Theater, 30 Gardiner Pl., Walton. 607865-6688. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Cooperstown Concert Series presents Annie & The Hedonists returning for 3rd year running. Tickets, $20/adult. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 607-547-1812.

►Sunday, December 1 BENEFIT – 8:30 - 10 a.m. Burn some calories. Join 90-minute spinning ride to benefit Cooperstown Food Pantry. Cost, $10 minimum donation. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800. OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Cooper Country Crafts. See Friday Listing. COMMUNITY CONCERT – 3 p.m. Friends of Music present chamber music concert featuring works by Bach, Knorr, Schumann, others performed by Robin Lacey & Dan Chien on saxophone & piano. Free, open to public. Stamford United Methodist Church, 88 Main St., Stamford. AUDITIONS – 7 p.m. Try out for role in Orpheus Theater’s production of ‘Spamalot.’ St. Mary’s Parish Center, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. 607432-1800.

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POP-UP SHOP – Noon - 4 p.m. Find artful, functional pottery by longtime member Alice Siegfried. Available through Dec 7. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-0960. DISCUSSION – Noon 3 p.m. Students are invited to discuss gun control with the Young Americans for Liberty. Hogdon IRC, SUNY Oneonta. AWARDS – 4 p.m. Hartwick College holds 2019 Quinquennial Awards Celebration recognizing milestones faculty & staff service to the college. Celebration Room, Shineman Chapel House, Hartwick College, Oneonta. 607-431-4315. AUDITIONS – 7 p.m. Try out for role in Orpheus Theater’s production of ‘Spamalot.’ St. Mary’s Parish Center, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta. 607432-1800.

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25 Years After Bresee’s Closing, Christmas Decorations Still Loved BRESEE’S/From B1 Marc Bresee, who worked in the store during its final days. Bresee’s was open late one night a week – Thursday, he said – and the Christmas display was installed only a week or two before The Big Day, so Yuletide Thursdays would be particularly brisk, he said, with 700 meals served. After supper, everybody – young and old alike – would trek upstairs to visit Santa Claus, surrounded by his mechanical entourage. The department store, which opened in 1899, closed in 1994, although Marc Bresee continued to sell furniture in part of the building. The building changed hands in 2003, and on Dec. 11 of that year the contents, including the Santa paraphernalia, were auctioned off at Lettis’ Auction on the city’s east end. It was the first auction after Kevin Herrick bought the business, and since it was such a significant – even historic – local event, auctioneer Jim Lettis, a former Oneonta mayor, wielded the gavel with the new owner’s concurrence. Most notable, Herrick remembers, were the mechanical horse – feed it with a nickel, and get a

people would like to see them,” Pontius said, adding he had been introduced to the Bresee’s Christmas legacy when he and wife Andrea moved their family here from Waterloo in the early 1980s. Clarkson was raised in the Town of Davenport, and Bresee’s was part of her family’s holiday routine. While the figures were being installed, who showed up but Kelly Rogers, a one-time intern at St. James, now with Catholic Charities, who had darned the elves costumes when she was there. She and Clarkson examined the figurines, which are wood frames enhanced with papier mache limbs. Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.life The limbs are powered by elecKevin Herrick of Oneonta reviews clippings of the Bresee tric gear motors, Model F, manuauction on Dec. 11, 2003. It was the first sale after he factured by Bevel, and are tough bought Lettis Auctions, and Herrick let outgoing owner to find, said St. James Building Jim Lettis, the former Oneonta mayor, handle it. & Grounds Superintendent Tom Hornbeck, who said they date ride; same thing with mechanical Later, Marc’s wife Elaine from the 1930s or ’40s, when the Rudolph. The giant Crayola donated additional elves that had Bresee’s display was put together. crayon – sold! – and giant dice. been in their garage. “I thought To keep the little motors from Of the total, 14-some I would put them on the porch overheating, Brzozowski said, mechanical elves and figurines at Christmas,” the husband said. they are only being run about 10 were sold to a couple in the Town “But we never did.” minutes per hour. “We want to of Davenport, and in 2010 they Another member of the crew donated their collection to St. was John Pontius, who happens to make sure they will be around for James Manor, Executive Director be both a St. James board member other people to enjoy in years to come,” he said. Kathy Clarkson recalled the and GOHS incoming president, The conversation during the other day, as she helped a crew (succeeding Corinne Bresee installation turned to where all the of five put up the History Center Smith, Marc’s daughter.) pieces might have ended up. installation. “It came to my mind lots of

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The History Center has the mechanical Santa, which was installed at 183 Main St. over the weekend, as well as the mailbox where kids would post their letters to the North Pole. They were brought out over the weekend to join the St. James’ group. Carla Balnis has a mechanical skating rink. For years, the popular Rudolph was in the hands of Greg Noonan, Cherry Valley, who said he sold it to a local Rudolph enthusiast who is building it a new saddle, and has added a cape. Marc Bresee reflected that the department store installation, in these days of sophisticated video games, may not be as appealing to the young as the young at heart. “It’s the older generation that remember them from the windows at Bresee’s,” he said. See them while you can. The History Center display will be in place during the city’s Santa Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, followed by the community treelighting at 5:30 p.m. in Mueller Plaza. The following Monday, the does and elves will be returned to St. James for residents there to enjoy through the rest of the season, and replaced by winners of the city’s annual gingerbread contest.

Carol LaChance Saw A Need, Created Cooperstown Senior Center At St. Mary’s SENIORS/From B1 Thinking about the project since April, she was spurred into action on learning there was funding available through the Catholic Diocese of Albany, which includes Otsego County. “They said that you needed to have a focus group,” she said. “So I did a survey of 144 people. Of 144, a majority were in favor of it.” LaChance, who teaches aqua fitness at the Clark Sports Center, first considered hosting events at the Clark, but with a shifting schedule and limited space, she decided to look elsewhere. “It wasn’t conducive for a consistent space for

adults,” she said. The St. Mary’s offered to sponsor the center, providing the space for free, and in August, 10 seniors gathered at the first session; it’s open 1-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. “If this building were not available to us, I’m not sure where we would go,” said LaChance. “It grew from there,” she continued. Now, there are upwards of 75 members and 20-30 attendees on Mondays and Thursdays, and LaChance is hopeful that will continue to grow. “Currently, it’s mostly seniors who can drive here. I’m hopeful that once we have transportation, we’ll have more people come.” She’s planning to develop

they’re aware of the senior center, they will see this as an opportunity to volunteer.” Edna Chase, a friend and fellow parish James Cummings/ OTSEGO.life member, is helping Hudi Podolsky, right, teaches Chris LaChance McNaughton, Lori Solensten and to publicize Rosalind Thomas the finer points of mahjong at the new Cooperstown the center. Senior Center. “She needed a system of carpooling for help with prospects who live outside publicity,” said Chase, and the village. “We’ll start with has been hanging fliers a five-mile radius ... Maybe around town. younger seniors will volunShe also recruited friend teer to pick people up and Carol Bedworth to post on bring them here. Perhaps if Facebook. “A lot of people

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have been answering back,” said Bedworth, who recently created “Cooperstown Community Senior Center.” Her updates include a calendar with upcoming events. The center hosts a variety of programs aimed at informing seniors, including presentations on self defense, fire safety, and elder law. “A lot of our programs encourage people to think about what’s down the road,” said LaChance. Barbara Chamberlain, who has been participating in the center’s self-defense course, is happy to be a part of the program. “I’m getting a lot of good information. It’s great for awareness,” she said. “I will come back

for future presentations”. For those looking for more of a social experience, there’s also plenty of activities. “It’s not just about programming,” says LaChance. They can chat, play cards, and take art classes ... It’s very free-flowing.” Lil Orlowski, who moved here from Connecticut six months ago, has enjoyed learning to paint at the center. “This has been a life saver,” she said. “The activities are very interesting. I finished my first painting so quickly ... I didn’t know I had it in me.” “Everybody has a talent,” says LaChance, “If you provide someone with a purpose, it’s a reason to get up in the morning.”

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KNITTING GROUP – 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Work on current projects & hang out with the Knit-Witts. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-8344. LECTURE – 7 - 9 p.m. Dr. ►Friday, December 6 Daniel Stitch delivers Richard Siegfried Lecture. “Fish, FishOPEN STUDIO – 9 a.m. ing, Dams, and Climate: What - 5:30 p.m. See what the Have We Lost, and What Do weavers have been making. in OtsegO COunty We Stand to Gain?” Craven Find overrun fabrics, scarves, Lounge, Morris Conference blankets, more. Take home Center, SUNY Oneonta. piece of woven history. Thistle Hill Weavers, 143 Baxter Rd., ►Wednesday, Dec. 4 Cherry Valley. 518-284-2729. SPOT LIGHT – 11:30 a.m. EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 5 - 7 Celebrate Nationals 2019 p.m. Celebrate exhibit “Her” World Series through special by Jacob Tenner, “Blueprint” guided tour of exhibit by Elizabeth Berkowitz in ‘Autumn Glory’ led by Hall of Project Space Gallery, SUNY Fame curator. Baseball Hall of Oneonta. 607-436-3500. Fame, Cooperstown. ENERGY WORKSHOP 607-547-7200. – 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn how hoOPENING RECEPTION – 5 meowners can reduce energy - 8 p.m. Celebrate art exhibit bill with speakers from local by Joseph T. Muehl, wooden organizations. Refreshments furniture, others. Live music available. Free, registraby Theodore Finkle & Karl tion requested. Red Shed Raacke. Displayed through Brewery, 709 Co. Hwy. 33, 12/22. Community Arts NetCooperstown. 607-282-4087. work of Oneonta, Wilber ManPOETRY SLAM – 8 - 10 sion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. p.m. Open slam featuring 607-432-2070. SUNY Oneonta Poetry Slam EXHIBIT RECEPTION – 5 Team. Open to general public. p.m. Celebrate, meet the artFirst 10 to sign up to deliver ists of “The Art of New York: original poem enter to win Annual Juried Art Show” at cash prize. Waterfront Room, free, public reception. Arkell Hunt Union, SUNY Oneonta. Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314, ext. ►Thursday, Dec. 5 110. PLANETARIUM – 7 - 8 p.m. SENIOR SCAMS – 1:15 Public night at planetarium p.m. Learn about fraudulent features multimedia experiactivities aimed at older ence presented by SUNY adults. Cooperstown Senior Oneonta staff. Free, tickets Community Center, St. Mary’s required. A.J. Read Science Church, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. Discovery Center, SUNY coopseniorcenter@gmail.com Oneonta. 607-436-2011. OPENING RECEPTION CONTRADANCE – 7:30 – 5:30 - 7 p.m. Celebrate p.m. Dance to music by opening of Susquehanna Tailwind with caller Robby SPCA art exhibition. Free, Poulette. 1st Presbyteopen to public. Fenimore Art rian Church, 25 Church St., Museum, Cooperstown. Cooperstown. 607-547-8164.

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►Saturday, Dec. 7 PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8 a.m. - Noon. Delicious pancakes with real maple syrup and more. Then head over to holiday market featuring jewelry, crafts, baked goods, more from 35+ local vendors. Cost, $5/person. Cooperstown Elementary School. PLANETARIUM – 2 - 3 p.m. Public night. See Friday Listing. MOVIE NIGHT – 6 - 8 p.m. Enjoy ‘The Lion King’ at free indoor movie night. Bring snacks, blankets, chairs, more. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Cooperstown Concert Series presents Penny Knight Band. Bring extra cash & food to donate to Cooperstown Food Pantry. Tickets, $20/adult. 1st Baptist Church, 21 Elm St., Cooperstown. 607-5471812.

BOOKMOBILE – Check out the mobile library. 9:30-9:50 a.m. Town Hall, 3966 NY-23, West Oneonta. 10:10-10:50 a.m. Little Lambs Children Center, 383 Co Rd 11, Oneonta. 12:20-12:45 p.m. Methodist Church, 811 Co Rd 26, Fly Creek.

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►Friday, November 29 CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW – 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Handmade crafts for sale. Free admission. Cooperstown Vets Club, 60 Main St., Cooperstown. 697-287-0877. SANTA’S ARRIVAL – 5 p.m. Celebrate Santa’s arrival in Cooperstown at his Winter Cottage in Pioneer Park, Main St., Cooperstown. 607-5479983.

►Saturday, Nov. 30 HOLIDAY KICK-OFF – 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy historic village, holiday spirit. Includes raffle, artisan demos, ornament making, refreshments, tree lighting, more. Many shops participating. 192 Main St., Sharon Springs. PET PICTURES – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring 4-legged BFFs for pictures with Santa. Must be leashed. All proceeds to Otsego Co. 4-H Dog program. Cost, $10/photo. Dog Wild, 4785 St. Rt. 28, Cooperstown. 607-267-2011. ADORN-A-DOOR 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bid on unique Christmas wreaths Cooperstown Art Association. 607-547-9777. SANTA VISIT – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring the kids to visit Santa while shopping for gifts. Southside Mall, Oneonta. 607-432-4401. SANTA VISIT – 1 - 5 p.m. Bring the kids to visit with Santa, tell him their Christ-

mas wishes, enjoy free hot chocolate & cookies. Santa’s Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. 607-547-9983.

►Sunday, December 1 HOLIDAY KICK-OFF – 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sharon Springs. See Saturday Listing. HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Browse tables of 40+ artists, craftspeople, more. Enter for ‘Winner Takes All Raffle’ and finish all your holiday shopping. American Legion, 41 Page Ave., Delhi. 607-746-6690. SANTA VISIT – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Southside Mall. See Saturday Listing. SANTA VISIT – Noon - 2 p.m. Bring the kids to visit with Santa, tell Christmas wishes, get pet’s pictures with Santa. Santa’s Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown.

►Monday, Dec. 2 NOTES FOR SOLDIERS – All day. Create Christmas cards with notes for soldiers. Cooperstown Senior Community Center, St. Mary’s Church, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. coopseniorcenter@gmail.com

►Wednesday, Dec. 4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT – 12:30 p.m. Join Garden Club for lunch, tour of holiday decorations. Cost, $32/ non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607547-1400.

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send calendar items to info@allotsego.com ►Thursday, Dec. 5 HOLIDAY MARKET – 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Find unique gifts at pop-up holiday market. Lobby, Bassett Healthcare Clinic Building. 1 Atwell Dr., Cooperstown. HOLIDAY SLEEPOVER – 6 - 7 p.m. Bring the kids with stuffed animal to meet Santa, craft, more. Then leave the stuffed animal for fun sleepover, find out about overnight hijinks. Harris Memorial Library, 334 Main St., Otego. 607-432-1980.

►Friday, December 6 HOLIDAY GREENS – 10 a.m. Find beautiful centerpieces, wreaths, fill home with Christmas spirit. Followed by luncheon with Oneonta Federated Garden Club. St. James Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta. SANTA VISIT – 3 - 6 p.m. See Sunday listing. Santa’s Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. 607-547-9983.

HOLIDAY WALK/DINNER – 5 p.m. Take candlelight walk through Beaver Pond Nature Trail followed by dinner with Santa. Includes cookie decorating, holiday crafts, more. Lakeview Room, Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Rd. 31, Cooperstown. 607-547-8662. SANTA VISIT – 5:30 p.m. Bring the kids for reading of holiday story with Santa followed by pictures, cookie decorating. Bring your own camera. All ages welcome. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-1980. WREATHE CLASS – 6 p.m. Use fresh evergreens, berries, ribbons, more to make holiday wreaths. RSVP required, cost $30/person. Hartwick Community Center, 450 Co. Rd. 11, Hartwick. E-mail branchandbloomny@gmail.com. BALLET – 7 p.m. Classic ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ performed by Fokine Ballet Company. General admission, $20/person. Goodrich

Theater, SUNY Oneonta. 607432-6290. CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Catskill Choral Society presents Songs of Christmas from Many Lands featuring CCS Youth and Children’s Choirs with Dr. G. Roberts Kolb conducting. Cost, $22/adult at door. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-431-6060.

►Saturday, Dec. 7 DECK THE HALL – 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Celebrate season with holiday crafts, performance by Pathfinder Bell Choir, more. Bring new, unwrapped toy or 5 non-perishable food items for free admission after 2. Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown. 607-547-7200. COOKIES & CRAFTS – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy lunch, find great gifts, go home with plate of delicious holiday cookies. Unitarian Universalist Society, 12 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-3491. SANTA VISIT – 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Bring the kids to visit Santa while shopping for the holidays. Southside Mall, Oneonta. 607-432-4401. CONTEST DROP-OFF – Noon - 3 p.m. Bring your decorated gingerbread house to enter in Gingerbread Jubilee. The theme is your favorite movie. Atrium, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080. BALLET – 1 & 7 p.m. Classic ballet ‘The Nutcracker’.

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See Friday listing. CHRISTMAS TEA – 1 - 3 p.m. Enjoy holiday tea in heirloom teacup, homemade cookies with Ah Coopella performing variety of Christmas music at 2. Benefit for local, global mission program. United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9515. SANTA VISIT – 1 - 5 p.m. See Friday lising. Santa’s Cottage, Pioneer Park, Cooperstown. CHRISTMAS PARTY – 2 - 4 p.m. Bring the kids out for horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, crafts, games, photos with Santa, more. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut St., Cooperstown. 607-547-9983. HOLIDAY PARADE – 3 p.m. Celebrate the holidays on Main St. Line up at 3, parade at 4. Main St., Oneonta. TREE FESTIVAL – 3 - 7 p.m. View Christmas Trees beautifully decorated by area individuals, businesses. Production Center, Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-431-2080. HOLIDAY WALK/DINNER – 5 p.m. Take a candlelight walk through Beaver Pond Nature Trail. See Friday listing. TREE LIGHTING, SANTA – 5:30 - 8 p.m. Celebrate the Christmas tree lighting. Kids bring your lists, and parents bring your cameras (pictures are free). Visit with Santa from 6 - 8 p.m. in Muller Plaza, Oneonta.

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Josephine Graham, 88; Worked At Smalley’s, Newberry’s, More MILFORD — Josephine A. Graham, 88, of Division Street, Milford, who worked at Smalley’s Theatre, the original Newberry’s and other Cooperstown retail landmarks, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. Born on Sept. 30, 1931, in Cooperstown, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Claudine (Smith) Wilber. She attended the one-room schoolhouse in Bowerstown. After sixth grade she

“graduated” to Cooperstown Central School. On April 30, 1950, she married Alexander E. Graham, the “most handsome man” she ever met, at the Baptist Church in Cooperstown. They shared 47 wonderful years together until his death on Dec. 9, 1997. For Josephine, her family always came first. She worked hard to ensure that her family’s needs were met. From an early age, she worked at some of Cooper-

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stown’s iconic businesses, selling tickets at Smalley’s Theatre, selling candy, etc. at the “old” Newberry’s (the storefront last occupied by CVS), at Fynmere, the home for retired Presbyterian ministers on Estli Avenue, and at Gadzooks! Antiques. As a lover of old movies she could identify every actor of her era, often just by hearing their voice. She was an avid reader and it’s believed she read every book authored by Danielle Steele and Nora Roberts. She was a great cook. Her Spanish rice was famous

among her family and friends and her blackberry dumplings were so good they were requested by her “favorite granddaughter,” Janeve, in place of her birthday cake every year! She was called “mom” by many of her children’s friends and “grandma” by many of her granddaughter Janeve’s friends. She had a genuine interest in them and always wanted to know how each of them were doing. She was full of protective motherly advice, i.e. “Don’t walk home in the dark and if you do call me as soon as

you get in.” She virtually never missed an opportunity to call and never failed to tell her family members that she loved them. Indeed, “I love you” were her final words to them. Josephine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Diana Graham of South Main Street, Milford; daughter, Brenda Graham of Division Street, Milford; and granddaughter, Janeve, now of Georgia. She will be missed by her beloved dog, Bentley and by Pepper, her cat, as well as by countless friends.

Visiting hours were Thursday, Nov. 21, at Tillapaugh Funeral Home, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Sylvia Barrett, pastor of the Milford United Methodist Church, followed the visitation. For those who so desire, the family suggests that donations in Josephine’s memory be made to Milford Emergency Squad Co.#2, P.O. Box 531, Milford, NY 13807. Arrangements are entrusted to the Tillapaugh Funeral Home.

Alice A. Pier, 89; NYC Native Moved Here As Teenager MILFORD — Alice A. Pier, 89, a New York City native who lived in Otsego County since her teenage years, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Alice was born on March 12, 1930, in New York City, the daughter of Michael and Marian Padula. In her teenage years, Alice moved to the Schenevus area and was primarily an Otsego County resident thereafter (Hartwick and Milford).

Alice was married to her lifelong love, Donald Pier Sr. for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2008. She is survived by sons, Don Jr. (Christine), David and Dwight (Eileen); daughter Denise (Lew); grandchildren, Don III, Shawn, Bethany, Katrina, Rachel, David, Trevor and Michelle; and seven great-grandchildren. Alice was a devoted wife and mother. While a homemaker for many years, she

was also an employee of Bassett Hospital and a successful liquor and wine retailer for Alice Pier some 20 years. Family and friends are invited to honor Alice’s life at Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St.,

Oneonta. Calling hours were on Nov. 22. A Mass to celebrate her life was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at St. Mary’s Church, 34 Walnut St., Oneonta. A reception followed. Donations in memory of Alice are requested to be made to Susquehanna SPCA, 4841 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326. Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Kathleen Marsala, 86; NYC Native Leaves Cooperstown Survivors COOPERSTOWN – Kathleen Marsala, 86, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. Born Sept. 1, 1933, in Manhattan, Kathleen was one of 10 children of Richard and Ann (Sheridan) Grey. On Oct. 21, 1950, Kathleen wed Joseph J. Marsala, in a ceremony at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in Manhattan. Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Joe Marsala of Cooperstown; their five children, John Marsala and wife, Kathy of Central Islip, Kathleen Marsala Siracusa and husband Joe Siracusa of Cooperstown, Joseph “Joey” Marsala and wife Ann of Cooperstown, Laura Marsala Ginley and husband, Tom Ginley of Bay Shore, and Maryann Dathe of Rockville Center; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, a brother Richard Grey and his wife Barbara of Rockville Center; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home.

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