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‘Parking Crisis’ Over, Trustee Declares $420,000 In Revenues Most Of What’s There; Only ‘Tweaking’ Remains, Falk Says Village Trustee Cindy Falk lays out 2016 parking data, and later declared “parking crisis” over.
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wo years ago, Village Trustee Cindy Falk famously declared Cooperstown in a “parking crisis.” “Literally, anything we try to do as village government or a private entity within
the village, parking always comes up – and not in a positive way,” she declared on Sept. 19, 2014, in a follow-up interview after the particularly stressful trustee meeting in August. Tuesday, Dec. 13, she agreed, the “parking crisis” is probably over, at least for now. If the trustees’ meeting Please See PARKING, A3
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Ex-Soldier Who Lost Farm Sues County For $5M
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ob Force, a veteran who lost the Gilbertsville farm where he intended to retire in the county’s 2014 tax sale, has sued the County of Otsego and officials for $5-15 million in federal court. The notice was read into the record at the county board’s December meeting on the 7th. For details, go to
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In the stables at The Farmers’ Museum during Candlelight Evening 2016 on Saturday, Dec. 10, the Rev. Dane Boston, rector, Christ Episcopal Church, Cooperstown, draws on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke to relate the Nativity story/MORE PHOTOS, B2
County Puts Conditions On Aid For Kiosk
CFA May Allow Redo Of Doubleday By 2019 CHRISTMAS BY THE CATALOGUE
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ounty representatives removed $4,000 from their 2017 budget for the kiosk in Pioneer Park until the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce assures them it will be accessible to all tourism entities in the county. An official resolution will be required from the chamber assuring not just chamber members will be allowed to use the tourism venue. County Rep. Keith McCarty, R-East Springfield, raised the issue. DISTILLERIES DOUBLE:
On Dec. 13, the second anniversty of the Craft New York Act, Governor Cuomo announced the number of farm distilleries has nearly doubled to 107 since the law was implemented, with 50 new establishments in the past year. CANCER AID: Community
Bank President/CEO Mark Tryniski was in the city Friday, Dec. 9, delivering a $20,000 check to Fox Hospital, the last payment of a $100,000 commitment for a linear accelerator, a piece of equipment that can pinpoint treatment of cancer.
Second Funding Round Expected From Governor By JIM KEVLIN
Playboy brand pajamas were among the items in 20,000 catalogues sent to Otsego County homes during the department store’s heyday.
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$49,500 grant may seem small amid the $700 million in annual economic-development funding Governor Cuomo announced Thursday, Dec. Cuomo 8, at The Egg in Albany, but the local impact may be far greater than the modest sum. The part of the money dedicated to developing a marketing plan for Doubleday Please See CFAS, A7
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amilies throughout Otsego and Delaware counties knew Christmas was coming when the Bresee’s catalogue arrived in the mail. “We sent out 20,000 of them every year in a 50-mile radius,” said Marc Bresee of Milford Center, whose family owned the Oneonta department store since 1899 through 1994. “We did inserts and flyers throughout the year, but that Christmas catalogue was our big one.” “We carried every single item that was in that catalogue, in our store,” said his wife, Elaine Bresee. “And every year we matched our shopping bags to that cover. If there were candy canes on the cover, there were candy canes on the bag.” Please See BRESEE’S, A6
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Oneonta Woman Offers Kidney To Ailing Baby Falk Says Trustees Getting HAZEL/From A1 Hazel,” said Allen, a senior trust officer at Community Bank. “She needed a kidney transplant, and neither Kenny or her mom, Maria, were a match.” Hazel was born April 4, 2015, but within a few days, began having seizures. She was diagnosed with Congenital Nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type, a mutuation in her kidneys that don’t allow them to filter properly. Allen called Wake Forest Baptist Health in WinstonSalem, N.C., where Hazel remains hospitalized. “They told me they’d had a lot of calls about donating a kidney to Hazel, but they took my name,” she said. “And a month later, they called me back and asked if I was still interested in donating.” And now, Allen is preparing to fly to North Carolina to give her kidney to Hazel. “I’m doing this because it’s the right thing to do,” she said. “I hope that other people will step up and get educated about organ donation. Twenty-two people a day die waiting for a transplant.” Allen first became aware of kidney donation seven
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PARKING/From A1 was stressful two years ago, the latest one – a recitation of fact and figures from the 2016 parking season – was a relative dozer. The hot topic – other than parking on Fish Road, where few local people park anyhow – was whether to extend two-hour parking to four hours on two locations: Chestnut Street from the traffic light north; or Main Street from the traffic light west. Some tourists have complained two hours isn’t enough time to complete a visit to the Hall of Fame. “We try to make only one change a season,” Falk told her colleagues, so as to accurately assess the impact. One interesting tidbit: A chart showing the Pay & Display machine in front of Paterno Brothers Sports generated the most income, $31,034, or 80 percent of maximum. The one generating the least was the one on upper Main Street, across from the Nail Club: $4,121, or 11 percent of its revenuegenerating capacity. Of the 16 machines spread throughout the downtown, only seven are generating more than 50 percent of their capacity. And after discovering an extra $40,000 in parking revenues last month – from machines that weren’t counted properly – Falk concluded the new annual total – $420,000, up from what was thought to be $380,000 – may signal the system is about maxed out. “It would seem that way,” she observed, “when you add up all the prospective
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A-4 THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016
EDITORIAL
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Why The Long Faces? Pop The Champagne Corks
n 2013, the last year under the old Otsego County Economic Development Office, the county garnered $1.6 million in CFAs, the Cuomo Administration’s annual economic-development grants. That was 2 percent of the total received by the Mohawk Valley Economic Development Region. Not so good. In 2014, the first year of Otsego Now, which merged the county’s economic development office and the county IDA (Industrial Development Authority), the CFA total more than doubled to $3.3 million, 5 percent of the regional total. Somewhat better. It remained stable the next year. Last Thursday, Dec. 8, it doubled yet again, to $7 million, 7 percent of the regional total. Plus, over the course of the summer, the City of Oneonta, in collaboration with Otsego Now, received another $10 million, almost $17 million total. Terrific! From $1.6 million to $17 million, a 10-fold increase in three years. We should be popping the champagne corks.
• Oneonta gets it, as indicated in Mayor Gary Herzig’s very bullish remarks Tuesday, Dec. 13, to the Cuomo Administration’s Conference on Sustainable Development & Collaborative Governance in Utica. (See excerpts below.) Inspired by Otsego Now President Sandy Mathes, Herzig can see the City of the Hills as a “food hub” of the region, an entry point for beer-sampling tourists, and exit point for fresh vegetables headed to New York City, where there’s a $3 billion supply-demand gap. Cooperstown’s Mayor Jeff Katz gets it, plus he got a $50,000 CFA last week for Otsego Now to promote development of Doubleday Field and its parking area. Mathes says an upcoming extra round of funding could very well allow the rehabilitation of the historic ballpark in time for its 100th an-
niversary in 2019. They get it; but the County of Otsego does not. Under the chairmanship of Kathy Clark, R-Otego, the county has pocketed as much as $400,000 it was spending annually before Otsego Now absorbed the ec-dev office, and shifted its communitydevelopment funds to a consultant in Norwich. (As it happens, that’s OK with Mathes, who sees more flexibility in Otsego Now generating its own revenue stream from the private sector.) • The Otsego Now board recently agreed with Mathes on another three-year contract, but only after nine months of grueling negotiations that left both sides bruised. Bruises heal if we let them; let them! Again, we should be celebrating accomplishment. All parties simply need to look beyond the relatively petty disagreements of the day to the real progress and more to come. But there are steps that can help ensure a better future. Let’s take them.
First, the county Board of Representatives, which is reorganizing after the first of the year, should replace Kathy Clark with leadership fully committed to Jobs First, the essential priority. A couple of successors come to mind. The firm and logical Ed Frazier, R-Unadilla, Clark’s deputy, is obviously one, particularly given his chairing of the Budget Committee that smoothly put together a level 2017 spending plan. But he’s running a busy contracting business and he may not feel he has the time. Another is Len Carson, ROneonta, the retired OFD lieutenant. As an entrepreneur – he developed the electronic billboards on I-88 – he has an understanding of the challenges local businesses face. He’s proved himself smart, energetic and forward-looking in his first year in office. (Look what he’s doing on the Oneonta Municipal Airport board.) • Once that leadership decision is made, state Sen. Jim Seward, RMilford, should convene the key
players – from the county, from the Otsego Now board, Mathes, perhaps both mayors, who have the most to lose – and forge a new and friendly consensus, and perhaps a new revenue stream, (a matter that, as it should, concerns Otsego Now board chair Devin Morgan.) Remember, it was Seward and his “Seward Summits” in economic development that brought us this far. Once that consensus happens, THEN chose replacements for retiring Otsego Now board members Jim Jordan and Joe Bernier, perhaps Jim Salisbury and Hugh Henderson, and whoever else is ready to step down. The vacancies offer an opportunity to rebuild and unify the board anew; let’s slow the process down. Step back a second. Say Clark and her allies succeed in pushing Mathes out, or driving him away, what does the Day After look like? There’s nothing there. Let’s agree to agree, and pop the champagne corks.
GARY HERZIG ON THE RECORD
Mayor Tells Oneonta’s Story To Cuomo Forum In Utica, And It’s A Good One Editor’s Note: Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig was a keynoter at a Sustainability Conference in Utica Tuesday, Dec. 13, organized by the Cuomo Administration. His remarks are excerpted here.
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t is very exciting to see how consistent Oneonta’s vision is with the Mohawk Valley’s and New York State’s: local food, local beverages, a welcoming community, smart streets – all these are integral parts of Oneonta’s Downtown Revitalization Vision. Long before the Governor’s DRI (Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which
provided Oneonta with $10 million) was announced, the people of the City of Oneonta demonstrated the ability to come together to improve our economy and our quality of life. • Volunteers worked two years re-writing our zoning code to both stabilize our neighborhoods and encourage smart development. And it is already working. • Volunteers created a new Comprehensive Housing Plan – a direct result of which is the creation of 60 new units of quality affordable housing, replacing six abandoned, blighting buildings in our center city. • When the Bresee’s
Department Store closed and the building was left to rot, the people of Oneonta recognized there was not just a building at stake here – but the soul of our City. So they came together to restore it (better than ever) with quality retail on the ground floor and quality market-rate housing on the upper floors. • And, we have also learned that revitalizing a city can only succeed when everyone is involved and pulling together. That is why our plan Ian Austin/The Freeman’s Journal is being developed and Mayor Herzig opens the first meeting of the implemented hand-in-hand Downtown Revitalization Initiative steering committee Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Foothills. with our partners at Otsego The committee is planning how to best invest Now, our two fine colleges, the $10 million DRI state grant.
Fox Hospital, The Otsego County Chamber, business owners and not-for-profits. Similar to most Upstate cities, the past 50 years have not been good to Oneonta, and we have our very real challenges. We do not enough good-paying jobs and we do not have enough quality housing for any sector of our population – whether young professionals or workforce families. But there is a new sense of change in the air, new optimism and new energy. The people of our city take tremendous pride in their downtown. It is a place where we come to Please See HERZIG, A6
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I-88, Constitution Pipeline, Norfolk Southern = Powerful Corridor Of Prosperity To the Editor: I applaud the editorial position to support natural gas for Otsego County – and to save 700 important jobs. Assuring clean, safe, domestic energy for a prominent employer should be an easy call.
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I do think the debate lacks an understanding of the economics involved – and what it portends for the citizens and future of our county. We live in an industrial economy, whether we are in employed by industry or not. There is a reason
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why citizens in our country, Germany and Japan have a higher standard of living than people working in tourist economies. That is because manufacturing adds value in their processes. The products they manufacture are worth more than the sum of their raw materials or components. Manufacturers in our region, such at GE in Schenectady, Remington in Ilion and Raymond in Greene, are able to pay their people well because of the value they create. That work is also much less seasonal and cyclical than tourism jobs.
Sad experience has also showed us that New York manufacturing jobs can migrate to southern states – or to Mexico or China As significant to me as the jobs in Sidney is the opportunity loss if the Constitution Pipeline is not built. The I-88 corridor has almost everything a prospective employer needs. In addition to the Interstate, it has cheap land – including “brownfields,” an educated work force, abundant water, and access to one of the best freight railroads in the world – Norfolk Southern. All that is lacking is a long term
supply of natural gas. The Tennessee Pipeline has run across northern Otsego County for decades without issues. The Constitution Pipeline would not be any different. What it would do is secure a base for hundreds of good jobs – and the families those jobs support – and provide the missing ingredient for the next generation of good paying jobs. We are lucky to live in a beautiful and scenic part of the word – and tourism-related jobs are a great thing. The point is, a healthy economy needs diversity and the dollars that manu-
facturing brings in. The fact is our political leadership and direction changed last month. The next four years will see lower business taxes, less regulation and a new energy policy. The vision is a renewal of American manufacturing. Whether our fellow citizens get to participate in that contest is up to our local political leadership. My guess is that the politicians and political parties that recognize and capitalize on this opportunity will be rewarded. JIM HOWARTH Cooperstown
Thank You, Cooperstown, For Leading The Way To the Editor: Thank you, Cooperstown, for leading us into the future. Divesting from fossil fuels in your village pension fund is the smart thing to do, as Mr. Allstadt knows. The fossil-fuel industries’ business plans are no longer viable. They are faced with a double-whammy: 1) The world has a glut of fossil fuels which will not go away, and 2) The business model of taking carbon out of the ground and putting it in the air no longer works because
My town in Palo Alto, Calif., is moving in your direction, and our state is moving to divest our state pension funds from fossil fuels. The future is limited for fossil-fuel companies. Only their huge cash reserves keep their stock prices high and they finally understand that most of the oil and gas they own will have to stay in the ground, although they are not yet admitting that to their stockholders. STEVE EITTREIM Palo Alto, Calif.
Steve EittreIm is responding to James B. Stewart’s column in the Dec. 9 New York Times, “Once an Oil Executive, Now a Crusader Against Fossil Fuel Stocks,” about the fossil-fuel debate in this newspaper’s Letters to the Editor between Lou Allstadt and David Russell. Follow link to The Times at
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200 YEARS AGO
Advertisement – Lost on the Road between Pierce’s Tavern in Perth (Hartwick) and Cooperstown, a subscription for Scott’s Family Bible covered with pasteboard. Any person who may have found the same, will oblige the owner by leaving it at H. & E. Phinney’s Bookstore Lemuel Jewell, November 9, 1816. Advertisement – To the Public. A meeting of Farmers, and others, friendly to the establishment of an Agricultural Society in the County of Otsego, is requested at the house of Col. Francis Henry in Cooperstown, on Wednesday, the first day of January next, at one o’clock, p.m. Sig. Many, December 12, 1816. December 19, 1816
175 YEARS AGO
Temperance in Cooperstown. At a public temperance meeting last week, I heard a gentleman address the audience with great good sense, feeling, and apparent good effect, but regretted an idea which I understood him to advance that hotel keepers could not be expected to join in the Temperance Reform. It seems to me they may be efficient assistants in it without even their pecuniary interests suffering; and from the kindness and benevolence of their characters, as evinced in other matters, I hope to see more than one of them join in the great work which is rejoicing the hearts of hundreds of our friends and neighbors. December 13, 1841
150 YEARS AGO
Colonel Joseph Clyde died Sunday, December 2, at the residence of his son, in the adjoining town of Middlefield. He was the youngest son of Colonel Samuel Clyde, of Revolutionary and historic memory, and was born in the Town of Cherry Valley on September 14, 1774, and was therefore in the ninety-third year of his age. He was a little over four years of age at the time of the Cherry Valley Massacre (November 11, 1778) and had a distinct recollection of that memorable event. At the time of his death, he and the Hon. James S. Campbell of this Town (Cherry Valley) were the only surviving witnesses. His education was obtained in the common schools, and his school days, being during and immediately succeeding the war of the revolution, his advantages were very few. But he was a man of strong powers, both of mind and memory, and he read much, and early took his place among the most prominent men of his native town and county. He was born on the old
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of Buffalo, as the result of the effort in progress for some months to force Mr. Crist out of the business. The information that Mr. Crist, who built up the big publishing concern, is thus enabled to remain here, brings a sense of satisfaction to the many who appreciate his value as a citizen. It is also believed that the acquisition of a man of Mr. Larkin’s caliber to the business life of the village will be a valuable asset. It should be stated also, in justice to all concerned, that to the retiring stockholders – Edward S. Clark, Stephen C. Clark and Lynn J. Arnold – belongs a measure of credit for their assistance in helping to build up this institution. December 13, 1916
50 YEARS AGO
Ralph Osterhoudt and Robert Samson, both of Richfield Springs, and both of whom were stationed at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941, have been on a return visit to that area. December 17, 1941 Through the assistance of the Pearl Harbor Survivors’ Association both men and their wives left on Sunday December Clyde Farm, now owned by his nephew, Hon. George C. Clyde, and his remains will lie in our Cemetery in full view 4 to fly to California and then on to Hawaii. Mr. Osterhoudt was on guard duty when the first Japanese planes came over of the place of his birth. December 14, 1866 Hickam Field. He was a teletype operator and was immediately pressed into action sending messages. December 14, 1966
125 YEARS AGO
The Orphanage – One object in publishing the account last week in regard to the attempt made at the Orphanage to poison the inmates, was to have the simple truth go forth. Two or three city papers contained dispatches from Cooperstown in regard to this matter in which it was stated that one of the offenders tried to set fire to the building about two years ago. We are correctly informed that there is no foundation for that statement. Superintendent of the Poor Luther said of the affair that he separately examined the two girls, and each was inclined to throw most of the blame on the other. But, he came to the conclusion that they were nearly equally guilty. The crime was suggested by one and entered into by both. The two girls are now in confinement at the orphanage, and their future disposal as yet undetermined. If law exists for their being sent to a State Reformatory without a trial, it is presumed they will be sent there. December 17, 1891
100 YEARS AGO
The interest held by the Clark family in the publishing business of the Arthur H. Crist Company has been purchased by John A. Larkin of the Larkin Soap Company
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Village of Cooperstown Librarian Joan Tripp announces that Wednesday, December 18, will be a “Day of Amnesty” at the library. No overdue book fines will be collected that day. If anyone has an overdue book they can return it on December 18 and pay no fine. The offer is good for one day only. Starting January 1, 1992, the fine for late books will be 10 cents a day. December 18, 1991
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Signs recognizing Cooperstown as a “Heart Safe Community” will soon be visible around town, attached to the “H” signs which direct people to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. The “Heart Safe Community” effort is a collaboration between the emergency medical services personnel and Bassett Healthcare. The overall objective is to reduce the time that elapses between first contact with EMS crews and treatment in the hospital’s emergency room. Doing so greatly increases chances for survival. December 15, 2006
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A-6 THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Do We Still Pledge Each Other Lives, Fortune, Honor To the Editor: In 1925, Clarence Darrow volunteered to defend John Scopes’ right to teach evolution. He also wrote: “I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do LETTERS not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure — that is all that agnosticism means.” I’m an agnostic secularist, who supports the idea, that our government and religion should be totally separate. Unquestionably, various religions provide a great deal of comfort throughout the world. However, righteous hypocrites haven’t been practicing the Golden Rule, and Republican politician continue to weaves piety with
patriotism, while pandering to those hypocrites. By its very definition, religious dogma is uncompromising. Tolerance isn’t enough to ensure that every American is a valued citizen. Genuinely compassionate people understand that patriotism requires loving each other. At the Democratic National Convention, Senator Cory Booker pointed out: “Look, I respect and value the ideals of individualism and self-reliance. But rugged individualism didn’t defeat the British. It didn’t get us to the moon. It didn’t build our nation’s highways. Rugged individualism didn’t map the human genome. We did that together. “And so this is the high call of
patriotism. Patriotism is love of country. But you can’t love your country without loving your countrymen and your countrywomen. Now, we don’t always have to agree, but we must be there for each other, we must empower each other, we must find the common ground, and we must build bridges across our differences to pursue the common good.” Our Declaration of Independence ends: “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” The election is over, and Donald Trump will be our next president. After Jan. 20 we’ll begin to see how much that pledge actually means. JIM O’LEARY Delhi
What’s Your Opinion On Lifting Time Limits In Winter To the Editor: If you have been downtown on Main Street or Pioneer Street recently, you may have seen that the two-hour parking signs are covered by snowmen wishing you a “Wonderful Winter.” This year, as in years past, the two-hour parking limit has been suspended between Thanksgiving and Martin Luther King Day. This promotes our downtown and encourages shopping, dining, and visiting during the holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 22, the Board of Trustees will have a public hear-
ing at 7 p.m. to consider whether the suspension of the time limit should be extended until April 1. We want to hear from anyone who might be affected by this change. We know from past comments that some people feel the time limit for downtown parking needs to be longer to allow people to leisurely enjoy downtown visits; we hear from others that we need more short term parking spaces to facilitate quick trips. If you would like to make your thoughts known you can do so in person at the meeting on the 22nd
in the board room on the lower level at 22 Main St. Alternatively, written comments can be sent to the Village administrator at vcooperstown@stny.rr.com or dropped off before the meeting. The Board of Trustees looks forward to getting feedback to help inform the decision as to whether to extend the suspension of time limits on portions of Main Street and Pioneer Street during the winter months. CINDY FALK Trustee; Chair, Streets Committee Cooperstown
Once, Christmas Meant Bresee’s BRESEE’S/From A1 The catalogues were purchased through a buying company that handled several other department stores on the East Coast. “Some things in there were just not ‘Oneonta’,” said Elaine. “But it was amazing when you look at all the things this store sold.” Cosmetics were always a top seller. “We carried Este Lauder, Chanel and Elizabeth Arden,” said Elaine. “You can’t get those brands around here anymore.” Lingerie was another popular item, and the wise wife might know what page of the catalogue to dog-ear to help her shy husbands pick the right present – or have Elaine do it for him. “I was a personal shopper, so every year I’d have the same husbands come in and tell me to shop for their wives,” said Elaine. “They’d go across the street to the Black Oak and have lunch with their friends, then come back a few hours later with a little bit of a glow, pick up their wrapped packages and go home.” But the wives always knew who really did the shopping. “I knew all the wives, and one day I got a call and the woman said, ‘What made you think, Elaine Bresee, that I was a large?’” I
must have grabbed the wrong size!” And the pictures of negligees in their catalogue and newspaper ads even drew some fire from conservative sides. “We’d get calls saying that people were offended by our bra ads,” said Elaine. But they had some fun with their advertising. “We ran an ad when Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer was modeling for the Jockey brand underwear, and when he got into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993, we had him sign our ad!” Bresee’s was also known for its fur coats, several of which Elaine still has. “Marc’s mother Ruth gave me all her furs,” she said. “They even have the Bresee’s tag in them.” Occasionally, one still shows up in vintage sales. “We were in Florida, and someone had a newspaper ad for a mink coat for $15,” said Elaine. “Of course, we ordered it, and it came with a Bresee’s label!” Whatever it was, Bresee’s always made sure to have the latest at Christmas. “One year, we got an Egg Chair,” said Elaine. “It had speakers built in, so you could just sit inside and listen to your music. Even if we just had one, we wanted everyone to know that we carried it.”
Herzig Briefs Cuomo Conference About ‘City At The Tipping Point’ HERZIG/From A4 celebrate, to mourn, to shop, and simply to spend time together. I believe you can see this reflected in our recently completed streetscape project and our continuously improving downtown retail and hospitality commerce. We are very fortunate to have a beautiful historic Main Street, surrounded by the unmatched natural beauty of the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains; however, as a lingering result of Urban Renewal, we have an adjacent segment of our downtown (known as Market Street) which today consists of empty lots, abandoned buildings, and a series of unconnected assets with unrealized potential. This is about to change, as we reclaim the Market Street neighborhood and create a unique, pedestrianfriendly, fun destination. A destination that will become our Food and Beverage Innovation District. An exciting business and visitor environment that will encourage the development of a regional food system through marketing, innovation, education, opportunity and hospitality. So let’s get to our priority projects: ►First, the Susquehanna Regional Food and Beverage Hub, a five-story new building replacing an abandoned commercial structure will include: • Testing, research, development, education, and training in partnership with our colleges and Otsego Now. • A commercial/demonstration kitchen and small batch brewery facility. • Retail Markets, and very importantly, • A mixed-use building
that includes integrated housing for all income levels. ►Two, we are re-imagining our 1960s municipal parking garage as a Transit and Lifestyle Center - a mixed-use building that will include not only parking, but retail, housing and our new Multi-Modal Transportation Center. ►Three, a center for aggregating product for shipping to wholesale markets. ►Four, a partnership with a local brewing company that will include a small brewery and a tap house utilizing our beautiful, original passenger train depot ►Five, a redeveloped Foot-
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016
$3 Million CFA Grant May Start Food-Hub Construction By Summer By LIBBY CUDMORE ONEONTA
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f Governor Cuomo’s latest $7 million investment in Otsego County, Oneonta got the biggest piece of the pie – a $4.12 million slice. “You take all these projects together and they’re all pieces of a puzzle that will revitalize our city,” said Mayor Gary Herzig. With four projects funded inside the city, the top prize in the county was the $3 million to build Oneonta’s planned “Susquehanna Regional Food & Beverage Hub” in the former Oneonta Ford at Chestnut and Market. Mohawk Valley was a “Top Performer” in the awards, netting $81.9 million of the $700 million given out during Cuomo’s announcement. Otsego
County received $7 million of that. “The economic tide is now with Upstate New York,” said Cuomo in Mathes his remarks. “You can see the cranes, you can see the buildings, you can see that this is working.” “Success breeds funding,” added Sandy Mathes, Otsego Now CEO. “The success of Oneonta is directly connected to the seeds we’ve planted over the years. We have viable projects for the state to fund.” “The Food Hub is really the brains of the whole downtown plan, and this will help us be in the ground by next summer,” he continued. “Now we just have to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”
The $3 million goes towards the construction of the new building to house the food hub, which may include a brewery, a commercial kitchen, a butcher and market-rate housing. Herzig is still awaiting news of a possible $450,000 Restore NY grant to help with the cost of demolition. Though the city received $10 million in July through the Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the $3 million for the “food hub” frees up some of that money to go towards other projects, Herzig explained. “The steering committee is developing a list of priority projects,” he said. “We’re looking at renovations to the parking garage, development over the Westcott lot, and improving connections between Main and Market streets.” Infrastructure was also on the city’s mind, with $500,000 received by
The $3 million “food hub” that may be rising in Oneonta by summer includes a community kitchen, a small brewing system to train brewers, and apartments.
Otsego Now for “landscaping and street amenities” to help convert Market Street into an arts and entertainment district, including planning, streetscape projects, gateway and lighting improvements. And just outside of the city limits, $420,000 is being put towards equip-
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ment for a regional compost facility for Otsego County. “The facility will be near Seward Sand & Gravel on route 58,” said Herzig. “It was driven by the city’s environmental board. Mark Davies and Hannah Morgan were instrumental in writing that grant.” For Herzig, all these projects work together. “You have to tackle them simultaneously,” he said. “They support each other. A revitalized downtown attracts busi-
nesses, and those people see it’s a great place to live, they have quality jobs, so they can support downtown and attract more retail.” A $1 million ESD capital grant was awarded to help develop the 50-acre Oneonta Railyards into a “shovel ready” site. “We’re hoping to close on the railyards by the end of the year,” said Mathes. “The approvals for SEQR and environmental impact statements should start after the first of the year, and we can start advancing as we shift to looking for federal funding for the railyards.” However, environmental studies are needed before work can begin, and the grant was specifically earmarked for a capital project – a building, for example, or land acquisition – so Horvath isn’t sure when they’ll be able to put the money to use. “The next step is getting the incentive proposal to go over the project requirements,” said Horvath. “I’m sure we’ll find a way to use the money.”
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CFAS/From A1 Field and the parking lot in front of it may obtain a second round of state funding planned this year, according to Otsego Now COO Sandy Mathes. That would be soon enough to ensure the historic ballpark will be renovated in time for its 100th birthday in 1919, “I think it’s still very realistic,” said Mathes, who has been working to get the Village of Cooperstown’s Comprehensive Master Plan updated – a two-year process completed this fall. The next step is a detailed marketing plan for the site – the funding will be partially used to do the same in the Railroad Avenue neighborhood – with the idea of attracting grants, but also to pique the interest of private developers. Cuomo’s $700 million included $81.9 million for the eight-county Mohawk Valley Economic Development Region, $7 million for Otsego County, $4.12 million for Oneonta’s prospective “Food Hub” and related proposals, and $680,750 for the Village of Cooperstown. That included grants to NYSHA and the Hall of Fame for advertising and promotion, and $120,000 for a new elevator for Village Hall and a handicapped ramp for the Cooperstown Art Assocation gallery located there. Mayor Jeff Katz, a baseball fan and baseball writer, hadn’t reconnoitered with Mathes since the announcement – the Otsego Now executive was at the annual Norfolk Southern economicdevelopment conference in Charleston, S.C. – but has long been seeking funding to renovate Doubleday by the anniversary. The plan includes replacing the concrete left-field
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hese were the Cooperstown grants announced by Governor Cuomo Thursday, Dec. 8: ► $57,000 for Cooperstown/ Oneonta “hot spot” initiative to implement WiFi on both communities’ Main Streets. ► $49,500 to develop marketing plans for Doubleday Field and Railroad Avenue. ► $13,000 for ToonieMoonie Organics expansion in Fly Creek. ►$120,000 to put a new elevator and handicapped ramp in 22 Main, the Village Hall. ► $33,750 for the Hall of Fame to redesign its marketing materials. ► $120,500 for NYSHA to support and promote “Spirit of the Ice: the Art of Figure Skating through the Ages.” FOR FULL LIST, SEE
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bleachers – a large portion has been closed for a decade – with modern bleachers, with restrooms and lockers beneath them. Concessions are also lacking. “There’s the physical structure itself,” said the mayor. “It needs more amenities if we’re going to try to promote it in a more dramatic fashion. You need things people expect in any kind of stadium.” In discussion while upgrading the comp plan, a redo was envisioned for the Doubleday lot, replacing the wholly asphalt surface with grass and trees, where visitors and residents can picnic and kids can play catch. To make up for lost parking spaces, the idea of a parking deck was revived. “Should there be a garage on that site?” asked Katz. “Otsego Now has looked at development projects. Obviously, it’s not all public land and that’s been taken into consideration.
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MLS#108763 $207,500 Home Sweet Home Sweet Price! Cooperstown schools. Home on 4± acres offers 4 BRs, 1 on first floor across from full bath. First floor laundry, spacious kitchen and LR w/woodstove. 3 BRs on second floor, unfinished room, large deck attached 2-car garage. Call Katherine Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#108498 $245,000 Modern 1-floor Living Simply wonderful uniquely remodeled 2-BR, 2-bath home on nearly ½ acre at the edge of Cooperstown village. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#108097 $120,000 Beautiful Views! Well maintained lot is close to everything, but in a quiet neighborhood. Large family room, newer furnace and hot water heater, generator. Call Melissa Klein @ 518-705-9849 (cell)
MLS#108107 $439,000 Otsego Lake Views Uniquely designed 3-BR, 3-bath contemporary Cooperstown village home. Exclusive beach, boating docks, custom stonework, deck. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#107777 $159,999 Waterfront Property! Renovated home has 4 BRs, 1½ baths, covered deck, pool, hot tub, jetted tub! This is a must see! Call Donna A Anderson @ 607-267-3232 (cell)
MLS#108359 $329,000 Special Financing Incentives Exceptional 4-BR, 3-bath eyebrow Colonial w/contemporary addition. 6.45+/- acres, large pond and arched bridge. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#108601 $145,500 Wonderful Duplex Each side has 3 nice-sized BRs w/closets, 1½ baths. Newer windows, insulation and siding. The roof is approximately 10 years old. Call Donna A Anderson @ 607-267-3232 (cell)
MLS#108239 $450,000 1.37± acres across from Dreams Park, corner lot has 300’± State Hwy 28, 200’± on adjacent road. 1,200± sq ft building, 2 restrooms, full finished basement. Call Kathy Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell)
MLS#105929 $79,000 Hunter’s Dream Hunt on your own land! 40 acres on Panther Mountain overlooking Canadarago Lake w/hunting cabin ready for your weekend getaway. Call Rodney Campbell @ 315-868-0148 (cell)
MLS#107572 $349,900 Exceptional 4-season home on Canadarago Lake Great home on a beautiful lot. Enjoy boating, fishing, snowmobiling or relaxing lakeside. Call Rodney Campbell @ 315-868-0148 (cell)
MLS#107220 $619,000 4-BR, 3-bath move-in condition home. Open floor plan, cherry and maple floors, in-ground pool, pool house, barn and land. 30+ acres open/wooded land. Call Kristi Ough @ 607-434-3026 (cell)
MLS#108620 $49,900 Under $1,800/Acre Cherry Valley great views for your new home. Woods, hunter’s paradise! 28 acres along County Highway 32. Call George (ROD) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#108149 $129,900 Modernized Classic Priced to Sell! Close to park, school, churches and post office. All new: 200-amp electric, vinyl siding, metal roof, windows, furnace. Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)
MLS#104054 $99,500 51.08 Acres Stream, 800’+ on State Rte 28, perfect for home, children to play, animals to roam or crops to grow. Between Cooperstown and Richfield Springs. Call George (ROD) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#108746 $59,900 Store on first floor, live on second. Working deli until 2015. Make a great liquor store, restaurant, deli or home. Used to be a home, was converted in 1975. Call George (ROD) Sluyter @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#106384 $249,000 Secluded and Private Hobby farm, Cooperstown schools, 3-BR, 2-bath ranch home with 33 ± acres! Horse barn w/6 stalls. Move-in ready! Call Carol A Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
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Performing from the Bump Tavern balcony were members of the CV-S band, from left, Caleb Carpenter, Griffin Burrell and Andrew Oram.
Rachael Oliver of Oneonta examines jewelry in Todd’s General Store, presented by Teresa Andreno of Hobart. With Rachael is dad Roger.
Aurora Slowick, 3 months, of West Winfield, was certainly among the youngest attendees, as she waits for a wagon ride with mom Zoey and sister Rebecca.
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Moonlight competed with candlelight at The Farmers’ Museum’s Candlelight Evening Saturday, Dec. 10, in Cooperstown, an annual tradition.
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Happenstance Meeting At Opera Leads To Women’s Forum At U.N. U.N./From B1 for the BBC in London, producing for NBC in New York, then coming home to financial success: “It’s not the normal story,” she said. Before the lunch was over, Judy Balkin declared, “I need you: You have to speak to our group.” It turns out she chairs the NYU Women’s Initiative, aiming to keep 200,000 alumnae engaged in “the intellectual, cultural and education life” of the university. So last winter, Erna was invited to share her story twice, first in Boston, then at 1585 Broadway, a Morgan Stanley venue in New York City. To the second, 100 women showed up despite a storm that had closed the city for a couple of days.
“How could you do all of this?” she was asked. “How did you get the courage?” “Everything I tried I was afraid to do,” she replied. “But I did it anyway.” Over the course of the winter, the NYU Women’s Initiative and the United Nations Development Programme on General Equality in Public Administration began working on a forum, “The Business Case for Women’s Leadership in Public Institutions.” A professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Marika Morris, was invited onto the panel. She is author of “Women’s Leadership Matters: The Impact of Women’s Leadership in Canadian Federal Public Service,” where 47 percent
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against future pipeline attempts. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta.Info, firstumc-oneonta.org/ HOLIDAY PARTY – 5-9 p.m. Sing Karaoke, watch Christmas movies, enjoy Christmas cookies, and participate in the white elephant gift exchange. Club Odyssey, 22 Elm St., Oneonta. Info, facebook.com/ClubOdysseyOneonta/ FAMILY GAME NIGHT – 5-10 p.m. Bring Family and Friends to Board Game Night. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, serenityhobbies.com/
SOMMELIER SERIES – 6 p.m. Join Sommelier Chad Douglas for his monthly wine tasting class. This months theme is “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” an Italian Christmas Eve tradition. Cost $50/person. Info, Chad Douglas (607) 544-2573, otesaga. com/events FILM SCREENING – 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. “Elf.” Admission, $3. Red Dragon Theater, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, (607) 436-3730 or email huinfo@oneonta.edu THEATER – 7 p.m. The Farmers Museum presents Charles
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CHRISTMAS CEILI – 7 p.m. A full Irish dance performance by the Iona Troupe. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, cooperstownart.com BAND – 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Featuring Jason Wicks Band. Come dance the night away. Must be 21 with valid id. Timbercreek Saloon and Restaurant, 2957 St. Hwy. 23, West Oneonta. Info, timbercreekrestaurantandsaloon. com/upcoming-events/ CAJUN DANCE NIGHT – 9 p.m. Featuring music by “C’est Bon.” B-Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza
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It’s the sweetness of as Marley is Jim Hill, who played the Ghost of the scenes with Tiny Tim Christmas Present last year. and the Cratchits that keep “We’ve shuffled the cast it from being too scary, he continued: “It’s like a every year,” said Henrici. “This way, everyone gets a scared-straight program for chance to play a different misers!” he joked. role.” The show is, as always, Still, he is careful not to a family affair. Henrici’s imitate Raddatz and Koutwife, Danielle, founded nik’s performances, to keep the Glimmer Globe TheScrooge fresh. “They did a atre, now a program of The very good job, but Fenimore and I have to look at Farmers’ musethe text and interums, and returns pret my Scrooge as Belle, young from in there,” Scrooge’s fiancée. he said. “It’s all And their 14laid out; it’s about month-old son making these Dash, who made subtle, gradual, his stage debut real changes.” last year in his For Henrici, his mother’s arms, favorite moment will also make Mike Henrici, an appearance. is when Scrooge The Younger “He’s a little more is visiting Christmas Present. “It’s active these days, such a warm, light scene, so we’ll see,” said Henrici. and it really contrasts with “One day, he’ll be old Scrooge’s nature,” he said. enough to play Tiny Tim.” “It helps the audience to “Theater brought Michael really connect with the and me together,” said DaniCratchits.” elle. “We plan to raise Dash But as a former ghost, in that world. We are lucky he’s also drawn to the we get to play together on spooky parts of the story. stage, celebrating our love “It’s a ghost story,” he said. for performing and our love “There’s a lot of frightening for each other.” “It’s a classic story and imagery, like the figurative children, Ignorance and a joy to do,” said Henrici. Want. Not a lot of produc“Especially in my mid-30s!” tions have them.”
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Oneonta Auxiliary Services College Camp Caretaker
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Oneonta Auxiliary Services at SUNY Oneonta is seeking a full-time resident College Camp Caretaker for their 276 acre educational/recreational facility, located three miles from campus. The Lodge is used for meetings and social events; grounds and trails are utilized for camping, hiking, biking, and snowshoeing. This is a live-in, hourly rate position with overnight on-call responsibilities when we have overnight guests. Compensation includes a caretaker cabin with utilities.
Required Qualifications: -High school diploma or GED -Exceptional communication and customer service skills to interact with students, faculty, and staff -Demonstrated ability to safely operate outdoor equipment and maintain camp facilities -Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and other mechanical repairs -Capable of performing manual labor including the ability to lift heavy objects, perform trail maintenance and operate a chainsaw -Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelors degree Prior experience maintaining a campsite or similar camp operation
Resumes should be directed to: Oneonta Auxiliary Services Attn: College Camp Caretaker Search 215 Hunt College Union SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820
Do you want to work for a World Class Artist Materials Manufacturer? We are behind the quality reputation of our products and we support the artists who use them. We depend on each other. Through collaboration and creative application of our specialized talents, we have created an environment with room for the ideas of others. Regardless of functional differences, our eyes are always on the same goal: operational excellence, innovation, and creativity. These are the reasons for our success and growth. We are hiring for this position in early 2017: Preferred placement for the new hire will be late January/early February of 2017 DESCrIpTION: The Second-Shift Manufacturing Equipment Technician will monitor, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, as well as perform and maintain a preventative maintenance program for the production equipment. Incumbent will maintain the critical spares program, the production equipment repair histories, and the library of production equipment and catalogs. The Manufacturing Equipment Technician will also support the efforts of the Operations team in updating production processes and shop floor layout for continuous improvement, and will also represent the needs of equipment engineering on project teams and serve as a go-to person to answer questions and provide consulting advice to other project teams. Second shift schedule: M-Th: 3:15-1:45am
EDuCaTION rEquIrED: 2-year Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology EXpErIENCE DESIrED: 1-3 Years Independent mechanical or electrical repair in a manufacturing environment with experience in running a preventative maintenance program and participating on capital project teams. qualified candidates are invited to submit their application and resumes in confidence through our online application process: www.goldenpaints.com/company_jobs Questions about this and any other career opportunity with GOLDEN can be made to Bill Berthel, HR Director Golden Artist Colors, Inc. 188 Bell Road, New Berlin, NY 13411 or email to bberthel@goldenpaints.com please visit us on the web at www.goldenpaints.com
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This full-time Teller position is located in Cooperstown, NY. Major responsibilities include Administrative Secretary providing exceptional customer service, handling cash accurately, meeting customers’ financial needs, and promoting bank products and services. Qualifications for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent comAdministrative Secretary munication skills, accuracy, and basic math skills. Reliable transportation is required. Prior Community Bank, N.A. is seeking a friendly, dependable, motivated individual with good communication skills and a smiling face cash handling and customer service preferred. to join our Bank Happy Team in our Commercial Lending Department. This full-time Administrative Secretary position is based out of our Main Street Oneonta location. Major responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, preparing loan If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an application available from documentation, and other commercial lending reporting, tracking and clerical duties. Educational qualifications for this position the Careers page at www.communitybankna.com, submit online or print out the form and send a high school diploma or equivalent one year of additional245 specialized education or equivalent. OtherNY itinclude to: Community Bank N.A., Attn: plus Human Resources, Mainsecretarial Street, PO Box 430, Oneonta, qualifications required are excellent written and oral communication skills, computer proficiency and organizational skills. A 13820; or employment@communitybankna.com. minimum of three years secretarial office experience is required. Prior knowledge of commercial loan documents, processes and An Equal Opportunity procedures preferred. Employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran
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WASSAIL WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Demonstration on how to make Wassail, the traditional holiday drink. Savory spices blended with sweet cider at The Fly Creek Cider Mill, 288 Goose St., Fly Creek. Info, 1-800505-6455, flycreekcidermill.com ONEONTA SANTA – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Muller Plaza, Main St., Oneonta. SWEETS & TREATS – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy, receive a mini-ballet lesson, make an ornament, and enjoy some baked goods while learning the story of the Nutcracker. Tickets $15, one child+one adult. Goodrich Theater, SUNY Oneonta, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Info, 432-6290 or visit https://www.facebook. com/Fokine-Ballet-Company196306158680/ SOUTHSIDE MALL SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta. BASKETBALL COMPETITION – Noon National hoop shoot free throw contest. Free to all participants. Oneonta Elks Lodge, 84-86 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, http://www.elks.org/hoopshoot/ COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-5 p.m.(See Friday listing for details) NUTCRACKER – 1 p.m. (See Friday listing for details)
WRITERS PROGRAM – 1:303 p.m. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/ THEATER – 2 p.m. (See Friday listing for details) SANTA TRAIN – 2-4:30 p.m. Afternoon train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and their helpers with holiday music, goodies and refreshments. Dress. Tickets $20 adults, $19 seniors, $17 for children (3-12), under 3 free. Weekends through Dec. 17., Reservations required, seating limited. Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429. CONCERT – 3:30 p.m. The Voices of Cooperstown to sing “Handel’s Messiah”. Tickets $20 Adult, $10 Child. Christ Episcopal Church, Fair St., Cooperstown. Tickets available at Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown or Riverwood, 88 Main St., Cooperstown or Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, 31 Chestnut St. THEATER – 5 p.m. (See Friday listing for details) GAMING TOURNAMENT – 6-10 p.m. League of Legends Tourney. Entry fee $5. Prizes are attendance based. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St, Oneonta. Info, http://serenityhobbies.com/ FILM SCREENING – 6:30 p.m. “Elf.” (See Friday listing for details) MORE CALENDAR, B7
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016
OBITUARIES Shawn Hoag, 35; Dies Suddenly; Chef In Cooperstown Restaurants
ROSEBOOM – Shawn “Duke” D. Hoag, 35, a chef in Cooperstown restaurants, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 9, 2016, in his home. Shawn was born Feb. 12, 1981, son of Lorraine Nelson and the late James Hoag. He graduated from Cherry Valley-Springfield Central, Class of 2000, and attended BOCES for culinary Arts. He then went on working at various restaurants in Cooperstown, most recently at Alex’s Bistro as a cook.
He enjoyed spending his time cooking, fishing, hunting at Petie’s camp, driving anything with a motor, bonfires with his mother, and spending time with his son “Duke,” family and many friends. Shawn is survived by his mother, Lorraine Nelson, son Duke James Hoag, stepdaughter Anjelia Sturtevant, their mother Kristen Sturtevant, sisters Marnieta and Patty Nelson, grandmother Dawn Hoag, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by
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OTEGO – Russell Anderson Southard Sr., 96, a WWII veteran who helped build the Downsville Dam, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Oxford Veterans Home. He was born Sept. 11, 1920, one of four sons of Lou and Bethel (Anderson) Southard. He married Marguerite Smith on Oct. 22, 1942, in the Otego Presbyterian Church. He was drafted into the Navy in February 1944; was a signalman 3C on the USS Roche, a destroyer escort out of Norfolk, Va., and was honorably discharged in December 1945. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Sheryl (Donald) Wayman of Newport News, Virgina, Nancy Southard of Conway, S.C., Mrs. Sandra (Jody) Lais of Sprakers, Mrs. Susan (Michael) Davidson of Conway, S.C., Mrs. Stephanie (Edwin) Frazier of Unadilla; and son, Russell A. Southard Jr., the Oneonta Common Council member and former acting mayor, and his wife Tammy. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m.,Thursday, Dec. 29, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at the Otego Presbyterian Church, 16 River St., Otego. Arrangements are with Bookhout Funeral Home.
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Edward A. McKinley III, 15; Unatego Student-Athlete Struck By Car, Dies UNADILLA – Edward A. McKinley III, 15, a student-athlete at Unatego Central School, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, when he was struck by a car. He was born on June 14, 2001, in Cooperstown, son of Pamela D. (Vroman) McKinley & Edward A. McKinley II. He was a 10th grade student at Unatego Central School, where he played soccer, basketball and track. He also played soccer at Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA). He was a member of the Unatego Student Council, Unadilla Teen Center and Anchor Program and was a recipient of the 2016 Scientist of the Year Award. He was a member of Boy Scout
Troop 1. predeceased by his He is surgrandparents, Ellen vived by his Vroman and Harold mother, Pamela Vroman Jr. D. McKinley He was a kind and Christoand generous soul, pher Dunn, loved by many, Unadilla; his who will be missed father, Edward by his girlfriend, A. McKinley II, many friends, Unadilla; sister teammates, church Edward McKinley III Payton McKinfamilies, classley, Unadilla; mates and staff at half-sister TeaUnatego Central gan Dunn, Unadilla; also Schools. Heath, Austin, Mason, and Funeral Services were Claire Dunn. held Saturday, Dec. 10, He is also survived by at the First Presbyterian his grandparents, Patricia Church in Unadlla, with & Edward A. McKinley, Rev. Paul Hamilton officiOtego, and also several ating. Private burial was in aunts, uncles, cousins and New Berlin. second cousins on both Arrrangements are with the McKinley and VroWestcott-Madden Funeral man families. He was Home, Unadilla.
Mary Bassler, 94; Long Employed At Otesaga COOPERSTOWN – Mary Caroline Elwood Bassler, 94, who worked for decades at The Otesaga, passed away on Dec. 4, 2016, at Woodside Hall, Cooperstown, where she had lived since 2013. Mary was born on Oct. 23, 1922, in Cherry Valley, daughter of Ellis and Mary (Yost) Elwood. She graduated from Cherry Valley High School, and in 1941 married John Bassler. They had three children, Edwin, Mary, and David. Mary worked for The Otesaga for 28 years and as
a crossing guard for Cherry Valley schools. She also worked at the Red Sleigh Restaurant on Otsego Lake and the Central Hotel in Cherry Valley, as an information attendant for Otsego County, and as a volunteer for 18 years for Meals On Wheels. She enjoyed playing the trombone in the Cooperstown Community Band in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Mary was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Cherry Valley. Mary is survived by her two sons, Edwin and his
wife Maureen Bassler, of Cazenovia, and David of Fly Creek, as well as three grandsons, Eddie, Kevin and Scott, three great-grandsons, and one great- grand-daughter. Mary was predeceased by her parents; husband John, and daughter Mary. There will be a graveside memorial and committal service for Mary, in the summer at the Cherry Valley Cemetery. The date and time will be announced. Arrangements are entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
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Saturday, December 17
CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 7 p.m. Hometown Christmas Concert featuring the Catskill Brass with organist and composer Albert Fedak. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 307 Main St, Franklin. Info, Catskill Conservatory,(607) 436-3419. COFFEE HOUSE – 7-9 p.m. featuring saxophone quintet ‘Saxalicious.; Come prepared to sing-a-long with some Christmas Carols. Schuyler Lake United Methodist Church, Church Street, Schuyler Lake. NUTCRACKER – 7 p.m. (See Friday listing for details) CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. “Darlingside” performs live at the Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-1812, info@cooperstownconcertseries.org, http://cooperstownconcertseries.org/darling. html FILM SCREENING – 9 p.m. “Elf.” (See Friday listing for details)
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Sunday, December 18
WASSAIL WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (See Saturday listing for details) SOUTHSIDE MALL SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 State Hwy. 23, Oneonta. YU-GI-OH TOURNAMENT – Noon-4 p.m. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://serenityhobbies.com/ FILM SCREENING – 1 p.m. “Elf.” (See Friday listing for details) GAMING EVENT – 1-4 p.m. Pokemon Juniors League. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://serenityhobbies.com/ NATIVITY SCENES SHOW – 15 p.m. Calvary Hill Retreat Center, 290 Chestnut St., Oneonta.
Christ Church, Episcopal www.christchurchcooperstown.org
Candlelight Service with Carols, Choir, Communion - 10 pm ChRiStmaS Day Sunday, December 25 Service with Carols, Communion - 9 am fEaSt of thE Epiphany friday, January 6 Family service with Carols, Communion 5:30 pm in the Chapel
COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-4 p.m. (See Friday listing for details). OPEN GAMING – 2-8 p.m. Play war games, free. Includes Age of Sigmar, W40K, Kill Teams, Arena Rex, Gorechosen. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://serenityhobbies. com/ 3-D PRINTING – 3:30-7:30 p.m. Open hours. Learn to turn your logo from 2d to 3d. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, http://hmloneonta.org/ OPEN PLAY – 5-8 p.m. Play
Tuesday, December 20
COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-4 p.m. (See Friday listing for
details) KNITTING GROUP – 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown, http://www.villagelibraryofcooperstown.org/calendar CFEE MEETING – 5-6 p.m. Cooperstown High School Library Media Center, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, http://www. cooperstowncs.org/juniorseniorhigh-school/
Wednesday, December 21
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, http://www. villagelibraryofcooperstown. org/calendar SOUTHSIDE MALL SANTA – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (See Friday listing for details)
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Monday, December 19,
Star Wars: Imperial Assault. Serenity Hobbies, 254 Main St., Oneonta. Info, http://serenityhobbies.com/ READING CIRCLE – 6:30-8 p.m. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State. Discussing “Votes for Women: The Struggle for Suffrage Revisited” edited by Jean H. Baker. 5838 NY-80, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 5472586, hartj35@oneonta.edu SPORTS CLUB MEETING – 7:30-8:30 p.m. High School faculty room, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, http://www. cooperstowncs.org/juniorseniorhigh-school/
Annual Nativity Scenes Show
46 River Street, Cooperstown ChRiStmaS EvE Saturday, December 24 Family service with Carols, Christmas pageant, Communion - 4 pm
Info, Jerry Kabat, (607) 432-4926. COOPERSTOWN SANTA – 1-4 p.m. (See Friday listing for details) A CHRISTMAS CAROL – 3 p.m. (See Friday listing for details) CONCERT – 3 p.m. Annual Community Christmas Carol featuring handbell choirs of FUMC, the Pathfinder Village Ringers, vocal soloists, brass choir, and carols by the community. No cost. Donations accepted. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, (607)432-4102 or visit http:// www.firstumc-oneonta.org/ FILM SCREENING – 6:30 and 9 p.m. “Elf.” (See Friday listing for details) MUSIC – 7 p.m. Featuring “the Howlin’ Brothers,” a string band
from Nashville. B-Side Ballroom, 1 Clinton Plaza Drive Oneonta. Info, http://bsideballroom.com/ agenda-calendar/
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See dealer for complete details. MSRP, interest rate and monthly payments vary by model. Rebates to dealer to qualified buyers. Must finance through Ally Financial. Stock #MS740X and #MS758. Tax and fees extra. Offer excludes prior sales and expires 12/31/16. Vehicle photos intended for illustrative purposes only.
First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown 25 Church Street Cooperstown 607-547-8401
Sunday, December 18
10 am - Worship “And This Will Be a Sign” The Rev. Elsie A. Rhodes, preaching
In SpIrItual preparatIon for the feaSt of ChrIStmaS the Sacrament of reconciliation (Confession) IndIvIdual ConfessIons Tuesday, December 20, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
mass Schedule for the Solemnity of Christmas ChrIstmas eve Saturday, December 24, 7:30 pm
ChrIstmas day
Sunday, December 25, 8:30 am and 10:30 am Please note that this schedule is different from the ordinary Sunday schedule.
the Solemnity of mary, the mother of God the eighth Day of Christmas new year’s eve
Saturday, December 31, 5:00 pm
new year’s day
Sunday, January 1, 10:30 am
the Catholic Community of St. mary 39 Walnut Street, oneonta 607-432-3920 · www.stmarysoneonta.org
Candlelight Service of Worship and Holy Communion December 24 at 11 pm
Service of Las Posadas A special family Christmas Eve Service
December 24 at 7 pm A traditional Latin American celebration commemorating the nine months when Mary carried the infant Jesus in her womb and the Holy Family was searching for a welcoming place.
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24
Sunday Morning Worship December 25 at 10:30 am
Featuring a “A Service of Lessons and Carols” based on an Anglican tradition that has been celebrated annually since 1930 at King’s College Cambridge, England.
4:45 pm - Carol Sing 5 pm - Candlelight Worship with Christmas Pageant 10 pm - Candlelight Worship with Celebration of Communion “This Wondrous Gift” The Rev. Elsie A. Rhodes, preaching
United Methodist Church of Cooperstown
Beautiful musical offerings by the Chancel Choir
66 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown 607-547-9540 Rev. Thomas LeBeau, Pastor
All are Welcome!
The Rev. Elsie A. Rhodes, Pastor
In a religion that was born in a barn, an open door goes without saying.
Our church invites you to join us in the worship and fellowship of Jesus Christ. The door is always open.
Our Schedule for Christmas is:
Christmas Eve December 24, 2016
Family Eucharist - 3 pm Service of Carols - 10:30 pm Festival Choral Eucharist - 11 pm
Christmas Day December 25, 2016
Holy Eucharist - 10 am
Join us here at St. James’ Church as we celebrate the Coming of the Christ Child
St. James Episcopal Church
305 Main Street, Oneonta • 607-432-1458 www.stjamesoneonta.org • Like us on facebook
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