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Village Trustees OK Paid Parking But Buy Permit, You Won’t Know Difference

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fter years of argumentation, paid parking is here – but with a twist that will minimize the impact on drivers used to parking downtown for free.

After a public hearing Thursday, Dec. 20, when many long-standing Mayor Katz explains objections were repeated, the Village why the trustees are Board voted unanimously to install going forward.

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Pay & Display machines on Main and Pioneer streets next year.

The trustees expect paid parking will generate $250,000 a year, which will be dedicated to street repair.

The twist: Anyone will be able to buy a $25 permit at the Village Clerk’s Office, and those drivers will be able to park downtown for two hours, just as Jim Kevlin/The Freeman’s Journal they can today.

Cooperstown Chamber executive Pat The beauty of paid parking, Szarpa said member input favors paid Please See PARKING, A3 parking, but didn’t take a position.

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2012 citizens of the year

Trail-Blazer Honored By ‘Fowler Lane’

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he Village Board has renamed the street leading from Chestnut Street to the Doubleday Field lot “Fowler Lane,” in honor of Bud Fowler, the first black to play proBud Fowler fessional baseball.

Born in Fort Plain, John W. Jackson (1858-1913) was raised in Cooperstown.

As Fowler, he pitched for the National League Lynn (Mass.) Live Oaks in 1878.

When racial discrimination derailed his career, he played and manager black traveling teams.

TV INSPIRED: Brewery Ommegang will produce a line of beers based on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” crafted to fit with the “themes and nuances” of George R.R. Martin’s Westeros realm. The first, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, will debut in March as the third season premiers.

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Governor Cuomo announces economic-development grant winners Thursday, Dec. 20, at The Egg in Albany.

Village, NYSHA Win Big

Overall, County Gets Sliver Of State Grants

By JIM KEVLIN & LIBBY CUDMORE ALBANY

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espite state Sen. Jim Seward’s Economic Development Summit and the energy it released, Otsego County received a disappointing $1.44 million in the second round of state grants Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced with fanfare inside the Empire State Plaza’s Egg Thursday, Dec. 20.

Otsego County’s piece is just 2.4 percent of the $59.7 million awarded through the Please See GRANTS, A3

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Before a recent meeting, county Board Chair Kathy Clark, R-Otego, is flanked by her fellow Citizens of 2012, county Reps. Kay Stuligross, D-Oneonta, left, and Linda Rowinski, D-Oneonta.

In the background are their colleagues, from left, Rich Murphy, John Kosmer, Ed Frazier, Pauline Koren, Jim Powers, Gary Koutnik, Beth Rosenthal and Keith McCarty.

Counter-Coup Returns Amity To Long-Riven County Board

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t was a coup.

On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, Democrats on the Otsego Coun-

ty Board of Representatives got behind Republican Don Lindberg of Worcester and, with Lindberg’s sole Republican vote, elected him chairman.

A few months later, David W. Brennan, the retired SUNY Oneonta dean and former county board chair,

completed a six-county study and concluded, yes, Otsego County government would benefit by hiring a county executive.

But, he said, it wouldn’t be fair to the man or woman: County representatives were simply too divided Please See CITIZENS, A4

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With a bachelor’s from Geneseo, a master’s Anderson from Brockport and a Ph.D. from Cornell, Anderson spent 11 years as a chemistry and physics professor at Alfred State, beginning in 1981. He then rose to vice president and provost there, before assuming a similar post at Hartwick in 2004. He returned to Alfred as president in 2008.

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Economic-Development Grants Disappoint GRANTS/From A1 Mohawk Valley Economic Development Region, which includes five other counties.

And Cooperstown and its institutions claimed the lion’s share – $1.04 million, or 72 percent of the county total – as follows: • $636,854 toward the Village of Cooperstown’s $1.9 million redo of Main Street, including new sidewalks and benches, and refurbishment of period lamp posts. • $275,000 to the National Baseball Hall of Fame to digitize its collection. • $100,000 went to NYSHA for a collaborative exhibit between The Fenimore Art Museum, Glimmerglass Opera and Hyde Hall on the theme, “Romanticism and the American Landscape.â€? • $30,000 to the village to further upgrade its waste-water treatment system, which is near the source of the Susquehanna River.

The second largest local award – $350,000 – went to Custom Electronics, Oneonta, for further research into the development of ultracapacitors. It is estimated the project will create 20 new jobs, but the Custom Electronics first spinoff – ultracapacitor-maker Ioxus – already employs 100 people in the former National Soccer Hall of Fame.

The only other Otsego-specific award was $50,000 for an acoustical shell for Foothills Performing Arts Center, one of the final obstacles to the Catskill Symphony Orchestra adopting the Oneonta facility as its home.

Just over Unadilla Creek, two projects were funded related to Chobani: One, a $250,000 rehabilitation grant for six buildings in the Village of New Berlin, the closest population center, and $275,000 to Sunrise Valley Family Farms for a milk processing plant related to Greek yogurt.

Curiously, Senator Seward, R-Milford, said he was “extremely pleased� by the

grants, saying, “The results were starkly different this year thanks to a new, collective spirit and vision.�

He did point out that another $300,000 was made available for planning for a Mohawk Valley Main Street Program, which Otsego County may be able to apply for additionally.

Said Caroline Lewis, the county’s economic developer, “We’ve got to keep plugging at it. I know that’s hokey, but we do.�

The process involved energy, commitment and time, she said, but also learning, which will prove helpful in the next round.

Cooperstown Mayor Jeff Katz said money underscores his village and the Glimmerglass Region’s special status. “A better Cooperstown is better for the region, and it’s better for the state,� Katz said. “And whatever we would get out of it, the process also gets a lot in hanging its star on Cooperstown. “The Hall of Fame and NYSHA are different from almost every other regional museum,� he continued. “Main Street Cooperstown is different from any other Main Street in what it does for the region.�

Oneonta Mayor Dick Miller expressed particular disappointment that no money was immediately forthcoming for the city’s Main Street initiative, although he held out hope for a piece of the regional $300,000.

In the past two year, City Hall has awarded “micro-enterprise grants� to 25 businesses, but those grants were limited to start-ups with no more than three employees.

The idea was to use the state money to strengthen established entities – for instance, a redesign of Ruffino’s Pizza, energy upgrades at Ristorante Stella Luna, and promotion of Peter Clark’s new Shops At Ford & Main.

Permits Designed To Ease Paid-Parking Sting PARKING/From A1 said Mayor Jeff Katz, is “it’s ours to decide. There’s no begging to the county.

There’s no begging to outside people.�

Trustee Cindy Falk, Streets & Buildings Committee chair, repeated that she was spurred to act by Lamont Engineering’s report that $900,000 a year is needed for 40 years to bring village streets up to par.

While many people have complained to her about poor streets, Falk said, “we can put it on a list; but there’s no funding.�

She acknowledged the estimated $250,000, plus $250,000 the trustees have already been allocating annually, is less than needed, but a step in the right direction.

The Dec. 20 meeting was a bit schizophrenic.

At the hearing, paid-parking opponents like Stagecoach Coffee’s Rod Torrance, realtor Patti Ashley, and Iron Block owner Joan Clark and her son Paul, all argued paid parking will choke off business to downtown merchants.

Robin Gray said paid parking in the Doubleday Field lot had such an impact on her two businesses that

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Robin Gray said she’s closing Essential Elements and the Metro boutique, partly due to paid parking.

she planned to close Essential Elements and the Metro boutique for good on Christmas Eve. When the hearing ended, the trustees cut off public comment. When Gray called from the audience, “You don’t get it; you just don’t get it,� and Paul Clark tried to chime in, Katz ruled them out of order.

Tighter control of public comment and – as Joan Clark noted – scheduling the hearing five days before Christmas, avoided a repeat of the three hours of angry argumentation inside CCS’ Sterling Auditorium in October 2007, the last time paid parking was considered. That time, however,

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trustees did approve it in the Doubleday lot, which this year generated $137,000, the most so far.

However, trustees’ posthearing discussion focused, not on paid parking, but on the permit system to avoid paid parking.

A concern has been that, since state and federal funds have been used over the years on Main Street, the permits legally must be available to everybody.

The system adopted is, but since you have to apply in person at 22 Main and have the permit mailed to your home, it really won’t be practical for out-of-towners, said Katz.

Village Attorney Martin Tillapaugh called that a “subterfuge� that would not withstand court challenge.

But Katz said the former village attorney, John Lambert, now county judge, thought the village could get away with it.

Paid parking on Main will extend from River Street to Pine Boulevard, but the Pioneer stretch, which still begins at Church, was cut back from Lake Street to Stagecoach Alley, and four 15-minute slots were added to the north of there, to meet Torrance’s concerns.

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Perspectives

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

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The Higher We Aim, The More State Support We Can Expect

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he second round of grants through Governor Cuomo’s “The ‘New’ New York Works – for Business” concept is, of course, a disappointment.

Otsego County received just 2.4 percent of the $59.7 million going to our Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council.

It’s a particular blow because of the ferment generated by state Sen. Jim Seward’s Economic Development Summit last March at The Otesaga. We thought we were getting our act together.

Don’t let that thought go: In many ways we are.

Let’s not forget: Energy, ambition and initiative are their own rewards, and no doubt will generate dividends outside the EDC process. We need to do the bootson-the-ground hard work here in Otsego County and consider state money an unexpected bonus for future-thinking projects well launched.

Reflecting on the awards that were received, it looks like the state is determined to put its money on winning horses, to encourage success by rewarding it.

And it should: This is no welfare program.

That would explain the top grant winners in our region: High-tech initiatives built around SUNY IT and the former Griffiss

Air Force Base, inspired by and spinning off from the Capital Region’s nanotechnology juggernaut. The county’s biggest single grant – $350,000 to Custom Electronics for further research into electrical storage devices that spawned 100-job Ioxus – is also high-tech. Get it?

• Support for success is also evident in Chobani’s neighborhood. The Village of New Berlin, the largest population center there, received $250,000 – five times more than the City of Oneonta – to rehabilitate six downtown buildings. Another $275,000 supports a dairy production plant to serve Greek-yogurt making.

Cooperstown’s grants, likewise, must reflect Albany’s conclusion that Otsego County IS Cooperstown – and for much of the world, that’s so. The tourism magnet draws internationally.

Sales tax generated allows us to maintain the second lowest county property tax in the state.

At first glance, the $250,000 that went to the National Baseball Hall of Fame to help pay to digitize its artifacts, solicits a “huh?”

Think about it, though. It’s hightech, a hot button. Yes, it allows scholars to access the collection from afar, so they don’t come here and spend their money; but it also

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Mayor Katz and county Economic Developer Caroline Lewis were among local attendees at The Egg announcement.

creates a revenue stream to help assure this economic mainstay will around for decades to come.

And $100,000 for “Romanticism and The American Landscape”? OK, but it is collaboration. Three mainstay attractions – The Fenimore Art Museum, The Glimmerglass Festival and the National Historic Landmark Hyde Hall – are working together, strengthening each other, intensifying the Cooperstown magnet.

Working together – the Oneonta Teen Center moving under the Family Y’s wing is another, more modest example – is what we need to do ever more in the face of declining resources, and the EDC process is wise to encourage it.

The lessons going forward?

One, high-tech, high-tech, high-

tech. Two, build on our strengths – they distinguish us in the world at large. Three, collaborate, preferably around our signature successes – yes, the Cooperstown museums, but also Bassett Healthcare (which now includes Fox Hospital), our improving colleges, lately, Springbrook.

There’s another lesson in the Foothills Performing Arts Center.

The state has already spent $7 million there. It’s already committed. The $50,000 for acoustical enhancements is the state assuring its investment. It’s a signal that Oneonta arts organizations – the Catskill Symphony Orchestra, foremost – should heed and finally get fully behind the facility. Collaboration will ensure success.

• All of this has everything to do with this newspaper’s Citizens of the Year.

After years of bone-deep anger and faction, the Otsego County Board of Representatives is pulling together, thanks to what, in effect, was a coup initiated by county Rep. Linda Rowinski, D-Oneonta, at last January’s reorganization. Out of the blue, Rowinski nominated Kathy Clark, R-Otego, for chair, cutting through what looked like more of the same unhappiness since Don Lindberg, R-Worcester, allied with the

Democrats to seize control of the board in 2006. Kay Stuligross, D-Oneonta, cast the vote that allowed a new era of amity to dawn.

We think our squabbling is meaningful. Albany – and the outside world – doesn’t care.

Let’s celebrate that Cooperstown’s museums are excellent. And collaboratively, let’s build our other institutions on that quality.

For instance, Otsego Manor is excellent – let’s be proud of it. If privatization is inevitable, let’s – as Stuligross is attempting to do – privatize it excellently. As MOSA comes apart, let’s apply the highest standards and foremost technology to the mundane task of garbage disposal. Let’s ensure the county’s expensive microwave communications system coming on line enables a decentralized, Internet-based economy, not just fire and police calls.

Finally, the state Commission on Local Government Efficiency & Competitiveness in 2008 identified the town and city of Oneonta as one of two communities – the other, Cortland and Cortlandville – ripe for merger. If the town and city merge, Oneonta won’t just be another afterthought, a Watertown or Plattsburgh or Elmira. It will be New York State’s poster child of where local government needs to go – and money will flow.

2012 citizens of the year/KATHY CLARK, LINDA rOWINSKI, KAY STULIGROSS

Trio Seized Control, And Continued To Show Guts, Determination Throughout Year CITIZENS/From A1 and angry; in that atmosphere, a county executive was certain to fail.

This year came the counter-coup.

It was another Wednesday, Jan. 4, and the county board was deadlocked again. The players were similar. Jim Powers, R-Butternuts, Lindberg’s nemesis in 2006, failed to get a majority. Lindberg then failed to gain a majority. So did a Democrat, Rich Murphy of the Town of Oneonta.

Then first-term rep Linda Rowinski, D-0neonta, glanced across the county board room on the second floor of 197 Main St. and caught Kathy Clark’s eye.

Clark, a second-term Republican from Otego, didn’t shake her head.

The night before, Rowinski sat down with a piece of paper and wrote down alternative choices. Clark was one of them. Rowinski nominated her. Democrat Kay Stuligross joined her Oneonta colleague and Republicans in electing Clark.

The healing began.

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On Jan. 4, 2012, County Rep. Don Lindberg, RWorcester, center, calmly awaits what he hoped would be a repeat of his 2006 coup. Rowinski, Clark and Stuligross made sure that didn’t happen. Others are, from left, NBT Bank Regional Executive Jamie Reynolds, former county sheriff Don Mundy, Lindberg’s nemesis Jim Powers, RButternuts, and newly elected rep John Kosmer, D-Fly Creek.

The bold decision that day, and the good that has followed – it promises to keep happening in 2013 – wins this newspaper’s Citizen of the Year designation for Kathleen Clark, Linda Rowinski and Kay Stuligross.

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interview, over tea, that the three honorees underwent in Stuligross’ Oneonta diningroom the other day.

“It would have been nice if you had told me,” Stuligross joshed Rowinski, harkening back to that day of decision.

“I didn’t know,” Rowinski replied.

The three pretty much agreed on Clark’s “Three

M” priorities – The Manor, MOSA and Microwave, the upgraded emergency communication system. Clark hopes to see her way clear to add a fourth M: mandate relief. And an E and a D: Economic development.

“The population is greying; we’re losing our youth,” said the mother of three, all now working in the New York Metropolitan Area.

When the discussion came around to a county manager, the three disagreed, but expressed contrary views with mutual respect. While supporting the idea, Stuligross pointed out that Clark’s management degree and experience make the issue less pressing for now. “She’s also putting in more hours than a $19,000 salary pays for,” she added.

For her part, Clark said the time may come for a county manager, but “the board’s not ready.”

Rowinski’s ability to surprise continued through the year. When the Constitution Pipeline was proposed to carry natural gas fracked

in Northeast Pennsylvania through the region to East Coast markets, Sustainable Otsego and the anti-frackers dominated the debate.

But Rowinski and the Solid Waste & Environmental Committee she chairs bucked the county’s Natural Gas Advisory Committee and endorsed “Alternate M” pipeline route through Otsego County.

In the midst of the stubborn national recession, Rowinski explained simply: “We realized there would be a tax benefit to Otsego County – $3 million.”

“Both times,” she said, referring to the reorganization and the pipeline, “I felt what I was doing was the right thing – but I kept an open mind.”

In September, the board went into executive session, nominally to discuss a contract with a consultant, and with Stuligross, who chairs the relevant committee, taking the lead, emerged to vote, 13-1, in favor of seeking a buyer for Otsego Manor, the county’s relatively new nursing home.

“It shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone paying attention,” said Stuligross.

What was new, however, was the word “quality” – the county board, unable to agree on anything important just a year before, had reached consensus on a responsible course.

Through this and much more, Kathy Clark has been unflappable, exemplified when 300 people packed historic Courtroom One in October to protest The Manor and pipeline decisions. “It was clear that she wasn’t going to be pushed around,” said Stuligross.

With the first anniversary coming up in the next few days, Rowinski and Stuligross expressed satisfaction in the coup, and with Clark’s inclusiveness in governance.

That, said the chair, comes in part from her experiencing coaching her daughters’ softball teams.

“I look at it like managing a baseball team,” she said.

“You have a lot of talent, but not everybody can play shortstop.”

KATHY CLARK

LINDA ROWINSKI

Kay Stuligross

Place of Birth: East Northport, L.I. Residence: Otego Education: B.S., SUNY Oneonta; Masters, Public Administration, Marist College Career: Retired director of Residential Dining Services, SUNY Oneonta Public Service: Otsego County Board of Representatives (2008-), SUNY Oneonta Children’s Center Board of Directors, Otego Youth Soccer coach, Otego Little League coach, Oneonta Boys and Girls Clark Club coach, Unatego School District Superintendent Search Committee.

Family: Husband Robert Fernandez; children Ryan, Caitlin and Kelly.

FROM QUESTIONNAIRE: The chair of the board is responsible for establishing committee assignments and appointing the chair each of those committees. I sought to structure committees ... so that competing views could be expressed and analyzed in the course of determining an appropriate course of action.

Place of Birth: Kingston Residence: City of Oneonta Education: B.A., Psychology; M.S.Ed., Counseling, both at SUNY Oneonta.

Also, mediation training.

Career: President, Oneonta Abstract Corp.

Public service: Otsego County Board of Representatives (2010-); member, Otsego County Chamber, state Land Title Association, Association Rowinski of Conflict Resolution, state Dispute Resolution Association. Volunteer on SADD Run committee, but prefer to just fill in when there’s a need.

Family: Three sons, Bryan, Matthew and Alex.

FROM QUESTIONNAIRE: As elected officials, we need to continually work to make life better in Otsego County in any way possible. That may mean putting aside personal preferences, sometimes acting contrary to what would seem to be the popular route, and always taking partisan politics out of the equation.

Born: New Jersey, grew up in Oberlin, Ohio Education: B.A., English with minors in history and education Career: Many years ago, sixth-grade teacher. Tutored ESL in Oneonta schools for 10 years, English as a foreign language in China, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia.

PUBLIC SERVICE: Otsego County Board of Representatives, (2007-). founding board member, county Habitat for Stuligross Humanity; board member, Family Services Association, Friends of the Oneonta Community Health Center, League of Women Voters (past president, member of state board).

FAMILY: Five sons, 10 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter. Husband Jack was Hartwick College economics professor.

FROM QUESTIONNAIRE: Government exists to provide for society what individuals, small groups, larger groups and entire countries cannot do for themselves.

FOR COMPLETE RESPONSES TO THE CITIZENS OF THE YEAR’S QUESTIONNAIRES, VISIT www.allotsego.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL A-5

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

200 YEARS AGO

The state of our national treasury is much more flourishing, than under the pressure and burthens of the war, we had any reason to expect. Revenue of ten millions was actually received into it during the year which ended on the 30th of September, in addition to about six millions of the loan authorized last session. It appears that the whole of the loan has now been subscribed in despite of the unmanly exertions of the opposition to prevent it. The President thinks that the monies now in the treasury, with the current revenue, will enable government “to defray all the expenses of the” year, beginning on the first of November. The pecuniary pressure of war will therefore be much less felt than the most sanguine politicians ever anticipated. The people will scarcely feel it, even if the contest should be protracted to a distant period.

December 26, 1812

175 YEARS AGO

50 YEARS AGO

A housewife is suing a Cooperstown author and a New York publisher for $600,000 on the ground that she was libeled in a paperback novel that purportedly had Cooperstown as its locale. Through her attorneys, Van Horne and Feury of Cooperstown, Mrs. Walter Dieterle filed suit in Supreme Court here against Mrs. Isobel Moore of Cooperstown and the Universal Publishing and Distributing Corporation of New York City in connection with the novel, “The Sex Cure.” Mrs. Moore, under the pen name of Elaine Dorian was the author of the book. Mrs. Dieterle is seeking $200,000 punitive damages from Mrs. Moore and December 28, 1837 Universal and $200,000 in compensatory damages as well.

December 26, 1962

150 YEARS AGO

A dispatch from the headquarters of the 121st Regiment, New York Volunteers, encamped near Fredericksburg, Virginia – “I herewith forward to you the list of casualties in the 121st Regiment, N.Y. Vols. During the recent engagement at Fredericksburg, Va. Killed – Ashabel Davis, Levi Doxtader, E.R. Spicer, and Jabez Wilson. Wounded – D.C. Beckworth, in left arm, slightly; Henry Timmerman, in leg slightly; W.D. Doxtader, in left arm and side, severely; Benton West, in left hand slightly; E.F. Hubbell, right arm amputated; C.W. Compton, in face slightly; Isaac Darling, left hand, severely (accidental); August Halling, left foot, severely (accidental); J. McGraw, right hand, severely (accidental). Truly &c. Chas. Dean.”

December 26, 1862

125 YEARS AGO

Personal – The Christmas tree at Christ Church, Wednesday evening, was lighted by electricity. The effect was very beautiful.

Miss Alice Brooks is home for a few days from the New England Conservatory of Art at Boston.

The good old habit of making New Year calls has been gradually abandoned in this village, and the impression is that very few will be made on Monday next. As one gentleman remarked, “I have got tired going about the village, dropping cards into little baskets.”

The three electric lights on Main Street furnish a very brilliant light. The work of the company has been delayed from inability to procure the copper wire needed. These lights are to be kept burning by Mr. Browning, free of charge to the village, until the first of April next.

December 30, 1887

100 YEARS AGO

A mischievous boy nearly broke up a meeting of the Pierstown Grange by bringing a captive rat into the room and turning it loose. The district deputy was there and the Grangers up Pierstown way were all spruced up for the occasion. Preparations had been made to receive the visiting grand officer in a manner in keeping with his station.

John McManus had on a boiled shirt front, and Claude Whipple wore a solemn and stern expression. Charley Allen and George Burnell looked wise. Suddenly there were whoops and shrieks and lively skirmishing. The women folks mounted the chairs and tables and drew their skirts up around them. The display of hose almost suggested that the house might be afire. After the first burst of excitement, the men began to act bravely. Squire Cole grabbed a broom and after the rat had been driven into a corner gave the intruder a bang that sent him into oblivion. The rat was picked up by the tail and solemnly carried out, after which the proceedings went on as before.

December 25, 1912

75 YEARS AGO

“Happy New Year” will have a new and genuinely happy meaning in 1938 for the families of 3,200,000 workers in New York State. From January forward, these workers, insured under the New York State Unemployment Insurance Law, may apply to the New York State Employment

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO Thursday, December 27

HOLIDAY CONCERT -- 6:45 p.m. Oneonta Concert Association presents Richard Fountain, performing works by Bach, Copland, Ives, and others, plus selections from his recent album, “American Ivory.” Part of OCA’s 85th Anniversary Season celebration. Free; donations gratefully accepted at the door. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta Info, www.

OneontaConcertAssociation.org

Saturday, December 29

HOLIDAY HISTORY -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oneonta History Center open with model train layouts, dollhouse, Victorian village.

1950s Plasticville & Marx village displays. Nutcracker ballet, Christmas tree. Giftshop, books.

Greater Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-0960, info@oneontahistory.org

Monday December 31

HOLIDAY HISTORY -- 5-10 p.m. First Night at the History Center. 6 and 7 p.m., City Historian Mark Simonson present “historic infomercials,” presentation of old newspaper advertisement featuring former businesses of our area. 7 p.m., money raffle drawing. 8 p.m. Tim Horne plays early 20th c. turns on the Oneonta-made McCammon piano. 9 p.m. -- Surprise entertainment. Oneonta History Center open with model train layouts, dollhouse, Victorian village.

1950s Plasticville & Marx village displays. Nutcracker ballet, Christmas tree. Giftshop, books -- unique gifts for all. Greater Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-0960, info@oneontahistory. org FIRST NIGHT -- 6-10:30 p.m.

Parade, puppets, music, dance and children’s activities. One button lets you see it all! $15.

Main St., Oneonta. Info, www. mainstreetoneonta.com.

GALA -- 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

“All You Need is Love.” Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network presents 2012 New Year’s Eve Gala to benefit the Partnership for Nursing Opportunities program. $200 per person. The Otesaga Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. (607) 544-2502, (800) 348-6222, Reservation1@ Otesaga.com

Cocoa provided by the Friends.

Glimmerglass State Park, Springfield Community Center, 1527 Cty. Hwy. 31, Cooperstown.

Info, (607) 547-8662, www. friendsofglimmerglass.com, friendsofglimmerglass@gmail. com

If your drain ain’t flowin’ We’ll get it goin’

Tuesday, January 1

HIKE -- 1 p.m. First Day Hike.

Begin the new year with a hike!

Join Kyle, Park Ranger, at the Beaver Pond for a hike on the Beaver Pond Trail. After, warm by the bonfire and enjoy Coffee and

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Adult Medical Walk-In Clinic J. E. Bachorik, M. D. 37 Dietz Street, Oneonta 607-432-0267 Hours: Mon and Wed—10 am to 3 pm • Fri—1 to 5 pm General visit $40

Led by senior guard Jeremy Holmes, the Cooperstown Redskins knocked off two more division opponents last week to remain undefeated with a 5-0 Center State Conference record and a 7-0 overall mark. The Redskins crushed the Sauquoit Valley Indians 75-40 on the road December 19 with Holmes posting 19 points. Junior guard Shane Connolly stretched the nets for 18 points including three threepointers. Junior forward Andy Dickan added seven points.

At Bursey gym two nights later Holmes scored a seasonhigh 26 points as CCS bested Mt. Markham 63-44.

December 27, 2002

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• Current certification/licensure by the New York State Education Department as a Registered Nurse • Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.

• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

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10 YEARS AGO

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Mondays: 5:30-7pm 3rd floor yoga studio over Key Bank in Cooperstown. thursdays: 5:30-7pm Cooperstown Presbyterian Church Chapel

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The CCS Redskins boys’ basketball squad rolled past the Richfield Springs Indians, 81-74, to notch their third straight Center State Conference win in 1987 and their 46th consecutive conference hoop victory dating back to 1984.

CCS point guard Ken Fetterman led all scorers with 24 points. Rick Reich, the Redskins’ big center, played a career game with 20 points on 10 field goals and 17 rebounds.

CCS also got 16 points from Scott Crampton and 11 points from Steve Salisbury.

December 27, 1987

Apply on line at www.springbrookny.org or contact Nate Furman, Recruitment Specialist 607-286-7171 x 261

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Service for unemployment insurance benefits if they are without work. An accumulated fund of one hundred million dollars will be available to pay benefits ranging from seven dollars a week to fifteen dollars a week for from one to sixteen weeks to workers who meet eligibility requirements.

New York was the second state in the nation to pass an unemployment insurance law, and one of five such states to take action prior to enactment in 1935 of the Federal Social Security Act. December 29, 1937

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012

Randy Freeth, 66; Bassett MD’s Father Helen Duga, 92; Raised Family In Richfield DOWNSVILLE – Steven “Randy” Freeth Sr., 66, father of Bassett physician Amy E. Fountain, Cooperstown, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Otsego Manor.

He was born on July 5, 1946, in Yakima, Wash., and was raised in Queens.

An Army veteran, he traveled the country with his dog, Sam, before setting in Downsville, where he

worked as a logger.

In addition to his daughter and son-in-law Steve Fountain, survivors include grandchildren Sara and Natalie Fountain; son Steven Freeth Jr.; a sister and brother. His first wife, Emily, died in 1973; his second wife, Nikki in 2010.

Memorial donations may be made to the Otsego Manor Serenity Place Activity Fund.

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Helen A. Duga, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Bassett Hospital.

Helen was born on May 23, 1920 in New Haven, Conn., daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Saloman, moving to the Town of Warren in 1924.

On March 2, 1946, she married John Duga, Jr. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Cherry Valley. The raised a

family in Richfield Sprigs; he passed away on June 21, 2007, after 61 years of marriage. She attended St. Joseph the Worker Parish. She had worked at Remington Arms and Shurcatch Fishing Tackle Co. Surviving her are son Ronald (JoAnn) Duga, Ilion; daughter Joan (Robert) Burditt, Richfield Springs; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

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Legal notice Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company, (LLC) Name: Longview A llied, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/06/2012.

Office Location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 114 Day Road, Fly Creek, NY 13337. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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mation of a NY Limited Liability Company: GLIMMERWOOD LLC. Articles of organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 11 October 2012.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 725 McCoy Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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Limited Liability Company. Name: TRAWLER CHARTERS LLC. Articles of organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 27 November 2012.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 3050 Co. Hwy 8, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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tic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC).

Name: Sunny J Spinosa DDS PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/06/2012. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against the PLLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: The PLLC, 10 Hill St, Cooperstown, NY 11326. Purpose: Practice of Dentistry 6LegalJan16

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Notice of Formation of a NY

Notice of formation of a domes-

Name of LLC: Tall Tines LLC. Arts. of

Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 11/27/12. Office location: Otsego County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 6 Larson St., Waterford, CT 06385.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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2012. The office of said entity is to be located in Otsego County, New York. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company, upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address within this State to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon her is P. 0.

Box 148, Fly Creek, NY, 13337. The latest date on which the entity may dissolve is the 31st day of December, 2099.

The purpose of the business of such limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity

for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law. 6LegalJan17

against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 766 Fish & Game Road, Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York 13315. Purpose: Any lawful act under New York LLC Law. 6LegalJan24

ing of the County Board falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the day following. The meetings will be held in the Board Chambers on the second floor of the County Office Building in Cooperstown, New York.

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THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to Article 7 of the Open Meetings Law.

Legal notice MAYNE’S SPORTING GOODS, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (“LLC”), Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on November 13, 2012.

Office location: 766 Fish & Game Road, Burlington Flats, Otsego County, New York, 13315.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process

MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Representatives of the County of Otsego will hold its regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. However, when the date fixed for a regular meet-

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Everything is in move-in condition, appliances remain, and a security system is in place. offered co- exclusively by Ashley-connor realty $349,000 Visit us on the Web at www.ashleyconnorrealty.com • Contact us at info@ashleyconnorrealty.com

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Nancy Angerer, Sales Agent, 435-3387 Donna Skinner, Associate Broker, 547-8288 • Amy Stack, Licensed Sales Agent, 435-0125

Home of the Week Year round gorgeous home on Canadarago Lake.

Just minutes from Richfield Springs and Cooperstown are currently used as dream park rentals. This property could be a family compound or continue to use as a rental. Includes lake frontage, 2 cottages and a game house! The perfect property for summer rentals or year round home. $549,500. MLS#87267 Dave LaDuke Broker 435-2405; Mike Winslow Broker 435-0183; Mike Swatling 435-6454; Joe Valette 437-5745; Laura Coleman 437-4881 • John LaDuke 267-8617

216 Main Street, Cooperstown NY • 607-547-8551 • fax: 607-547-1029

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT Main Street Oneonta 3 bedroom apartment available January 1st, $1,050.00 a month. Close to college and transportation. Contact Sean Goode anytime at (551) 265-4186.

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A-9 Cooperstown Main Street 2BR apt.

Second floor, available now, $675. Includes heat, years lease, one month security, Call Hubbell’s Real Estate.

607-547-5740.

TFN Lovely large one bedroom main street apartment, historic building with high ceilings, oak floors,

full kitchen, track lighting, French doors. Pictures available on request. $825.00 per month, lease, no pets, security deposit required and references. Rent includes, heat, and off street parking. Please call 631-8045102 or e-mail richardb26@yahoo. com or Dave LaDuke with John Mitchell Real Estate 607-547-8551 or 607-435-2405.

TFN Central Cooperstown Village apartment rental: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, laundry, garage/off street parking. $950/month including heat. Walk to everything. Contact Rob Lee, 607-434-5177. Benson Agency Real Estate.

TFN Cooperstown 2 bedroom walk up.

No pets, no smoking. Parking. Lease. $850.00 per month includes heat and electric. Call Dave LaDuke with John Mitchell Real Estate 607-547-

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TFN Hartwick studio newly renovated, furnished, parking, lease, no smoking, no pets. $475.00 per month plus utilities. Call Dave LaDuke with John Mitchell Real Estate 607-547-8551 or 607-435-2405.

TFN Hartwick 1 bedroom newly renovated, 1st floor, covered porch, washer/dryer, lease, parking, no smoking, no pets. $600.00 per month plus unities. Call Dave LaDuke with John Mitchell Real Estate 607-547-8551 or 607-435-2405.

TFN Apartment for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, parking, 5 minutes to Cooperstown. Washer, dryer and dishwasher. No pets. No smoking. $700/Mon plus utilities. Contact Rob Lee, 607-434-5177. Benson Agency Real Estate.

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HOMEs FOR RENT Beautiful Middlefield Four Bedroom Farm house For Rent. Fully Furnished, Located 10 minutes to Coop Village and Bassett. $1550.00 per mo, Plus Utilities, 1 month security, Realtors Fee. Pets Ok with owner approval and addt’l Security deposit. Annual lease preferred. Available Sept 1. Call Laura Coleman with John Mitchell Real Estate 607-437-4881 TFN House for Rent: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2000 sq. ft, laundry, walk to everything, hospital, grocery stores, main st. Available now through May 31, ‘13, $1,000/mon. plus heat. Contact Rob at 607 434-5177, Benson Real Estate.

TFN Central Cooperstown Village House for Rent: 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath, laundry, garage, large lawn area, walk to everything. $1600/month plus util.

Contact Rob Lee, 607- 434-5177, Benson Agency Real Estate.

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able. Please call Patti Ashley at Ashley-Connor Realty 607-547-4045 TFN Lovely three bedroom home in immaculate condition with top of the line appliances, attached one car garage, fireplace, two bathrooms, excellent closet and storage space, in the Village near the lake with spectacular lake views. For lease at $1900. per month plus utilities, snow removal, garbage removal and lawn care. References required. Please call Ashley-Connor Realty at 607-5474045.

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RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT Commercial rental; Near the only stop light in Cooperstown. Plenty of off street parking for clients and employees. Newly renovated. 1/2 bath.

1,400 sq ft. Call Hubbell’s Real Estate for details. 607-547-5740.

TFN FOR RENT: Main Street business location in the village of Cooperstown........525 square feet of space....$750.00 per month..... includes heat, water, trash removal.

Two year lease required. Call Lamb Realty at 607-547—8145 for additional information.

TFN Turn-key Greek/American restaurant at busy State Routes 7/23 location.

Seating for 20 and brisk takeout and delivery in place now. Lease will be $1,200 per month with tenant purchase of equipment. Plenty of storage space. Low overhead. Contact Rodger Moran at Benson Agency Real Estate. 607-287-1559.

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Cooperstown-In the Village, available November 15, three bedroom, two bath, living room, dining room, den, modern kitchen with attached sunroom, charming front porch, replacement windows, detached one car garage. $1,000. per month plus utilities. References and one year’s lease required, long term lease avail

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LET’S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER! ALL NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE PACKAGE ONLY $365 PER COUPLE

Dine on Surf & Turf, Mesquite-Grilled Filet of Beef, New Zealand T-Bone Lamb Chop, Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Baked Halibut or Osso Bucco in the Hawkeye Grill from 5:30PM-10:00PM. Also enjoy a live DJ from 9:00PM-1:00AM, a midnight champagne toast, a traditional guest room (upgrade available at an additional charge), cordial & chocolates in your room, and two delicious Holiday Breakfasts New Year’s morning (8:00AM-11:00AM). All for only $365.00 per couple.

For more information and to make your party reservations call (607) 544-2502 or Reservation1@Otesaga.com.

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ROMANTIC NEW YEAR’S DINNER FOR TWO.

• New Year’s Eve appetizers: Choice of Lobster Bisque, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cakes, Pan-Seared Duck Breast, or Heirloom Tomatoes & Buffalo Mozzarella • Select from Surf & Turf, Mesquite-Grilled Filet of Beef, New Zealand T-Bone Lamb Chop, Pan-Seared Chicken Breast, Baked Halibut or Osso Bucco • Dinner seating from 5:30PM – 10:00PM • Cash bar until 1:00AM • Champagne toast at midnight • Music for dancing from 9:00PM-1:00AM • Holiday favors

For more information and to make your dinner reservations call (607) 544-2524.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE ROOM INCLUDES HOLIDAY BREAKFAST TOO ONLY $229.00 Wherever you’re celebrating, spend the night at The Otesaga. Just $229.00 per room, single or double occupancy, and includes our very special Holiday Breakfast on New Year’s morning.

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The Rose & Kettle Five course prix fix menu with champagne toast $70 per person/$130 per couple Live music, late-night bar snacks and drink specials Seatings at 5 pm, 7 pm, and 9 pm Call for reservations

For non-Hotel guests, the Holiday Breakfast is $20.00 per person and will be served from 8:00AM-11:00AM.

For more information and to make your room reservations call (607) 544-2502 or Reservation1@Otesaga.com.

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AllOTSEGO.homes 4914 St. Hwy. 28, CooperStown 607-547-5933 75 Market Street, oneonta 607-433-1020

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MLS#85743 - Stately home on a quiet street in Richfield Springs. Circa 1880 renovated home w/5 BR, 2 baths, wrap-around porch, sunroom w/fireplace, carriage barn, large lot, well maintained lawn and gardens.

Priced to sell. $179,000 Call Rod and Barb @ 315-520-6512

MLS#85366 - Totally rebuilt 3 level home with spectacular views of Canadarago Lake. Direct access to your 40 ft dock from family room deck. Summer rental is $2,500 per week—rented 12 weeks in 2012. $429,900 Call Rod and Barb @ 315-520-6512

MLS#85182 - Village Victorian beauty is totally renovated.

Would make a great rental! Off-street parking. $159,000 Call Lynn Lesperence @ 607-434-1061

MLS#86056 - Quality-built ranch on 11 acres, apple orchard, and creek. Features 3 BRs, 2 baths, attached garage, wood-burning fireplace, master BR suite, spacious rooms, dry basement, deck, and spacious backyard. $169,900 Call Tom Platt @ 607-435-2068

MLS#85025 - Motivated sellers will consider all offers.

Come take a look at this great Cape Cod set on a 2.62 acres.

Call or text Sharon @ 607-267-2681

MLS#85578 – Location, seclusion and views make this solid contemporary build ideal for working, living and playing in the Cooperstown area. Within minutes of Dreams Park, Otsego Lake and Baseball Hall of Fame. Bring offers! $239,000 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633

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Split-level deck off the back. Some cosmetic work needed. $90,000 Call Sharon @ 607-267-2681

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

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MLS#84743 –Close to the city, this very well maintained raised ranch offers privacy, 3 BRs, 2 baths, kitchen, DR, LR, family room. Rooms are bright and sunny. $185,000 Call Linda Wheeler @ 607-434-2125

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

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

NEW LAND LISTING! MLS#87308 - 7+/- acres in the heart of Fly Creek. Land is open, level and improved with driveway.

Perfect for your new home, just 2 miles from Cooperstown. $50,000 Call Kathy @ 607-267-2683

MLS#84525 - Country living in this 2 BR, 1 bath quaint cottage with new roof, new kitchen. $80,000 Call Gabriella Vasta @ 607-267-1792

MLS#85776 - Great view of Canadarago Lake. 3BR, 2 bath mint-condition ranch on 7.9 acres. Freshly painted interior w/new carpets and floor covering. 2-stall garage plus outbldg. Finished basement w/family rm and workshop. $174,900 Call Rod and Barb @ 315-520-6512

MLS#86740 - Almost 105 gorgeous acres w/no oil or gas lease. Farmhouse is gutted, needs work. 88+ acres being offered separately, see MLS 86742 & 15+ acres with the farmhouse separately under MLS 86741. $195,000 Call Tom Platt @ 607-435-2068 MLS#87301 - 3 BR, 2 bath country home on 4.25 acres w/large 2 ½-car garage and partially finished basement.

Peaceful setting with deck, perennial gardens, and pond. $224,000 Call Lynn Lesperence @ 607-434-1061

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MLS#84923 - Renovated 3BR, 2.5 bath farmhouse on 3.2 acres. Country kitchen w/stainless appliances, LR and formal DR w/fireplaces, large master suite, fencing, run-in shed and barn for horses or livestock. $250,000 Call Michelle Curran @ 518-469-5603

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MLS# 86907 - Hunters and those who like privacy: Come take a look at this great home on 15.22 acres. Updated w/ wonderful additions, this solid home is worth the money.

Call or text Sharon @ 607-267-2681

MLS#86980 - Solid 4 BR apt over a 1000 sq ft commercial space. Features hardwood floors, spacious rooms, high ceilings, built-in cupboards and shelves, walk-up attic, 2-car attached garage, and 4-bay detached garage. $189,900 Call Tom Platt @ 607-435-2068

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The Road Less TRaveLed!

Set on 10+ peaceful acres in the Cooperstown School District this spacious Colonial has loads to offer. Home has 3 full floors of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths with a bonus finished space and full bath over the garage. Perfect for office, guest suite or studio. Home is in a gorgeous private setting with stone patio, 2 car attached garage and large storage shed.ThIs Is a GReaT vaLUe! $348,900. MLs#86940

oneontarealty.com OPPOrTUNITY FOr DEVELOPMENT Prime downtown Main st location, historic building currently has retail space on 1st flr w/two other floors that could be finished into apartments. $450,000 MLs #86988 ONE OF A KIND Privately located 1 bdrm, 2 bath on 5 acres. Open flr plan w/high ceilings & wd flrs. Full bsmnt w/possibilities for more living space. Adjacent to snowmobile & ATV trails. Call today for your PrIVATE shOwINg. $139,000 MLs #87356

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IncredIble PrIce!

Affordable mobile home just minutes from Cooperstown. This property includes a garage, pond and scenic views. A great fixer upper or a place to live while you build your new dream home. Call today this one won’t last long. $79,900. MLS#87383 Dave LaDuke Broker 435-2405; Mike Winslow Broker 435-0183; Mike Swatling 435-6454; Joe Valette 437-5745; Laura Coleman 437-4881; John LaDuke 267-8617

John Mitchell, Lic. Assoc. Broker Stephen Baker, Lic. Assoc. Broker

216 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 • Tel: 607-547-8551/Fax: 607-547-1029 www.johnmitchellrealestate.com • info@johnmitchellrealestate.com

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$260,000

157 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326

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$154,900

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Fly Creek HoMe on 2+ aCreS

(7622) Get ready to snap up this secluded 4BR/2+BA Dutch Colonial attuned to bay window with great valley view. Ideal accents include Fireplace w/woodstove, den and family room, finished walk-out basement, circular drive, home office, oak and pine flooring.

Two-car garage, large view deck. A celebritystyle home! Well-maintained only 3 1/2 miles from C’town. Cooperstown Schools.

Hubbell’s Co-Exclusive. $329,000

CooperStown Village CirCa 1850

(7302) Enjoy both easy entertaining and quiet family life in this spectacular 4BR/2+BA home with panoramic lake views on 1.80 acres. This gracious residence highlights Two-story foyer, gracious living room w/fireplace & vaulted ceiling, Walnut paneled Den w/fireplace, Master Suite, Eat-in Kitchen w/Pantry, formal dining room. large view porch, deck, in-ground pool, hardwood flooring, tiled baths.

Finished basement. Also lake privileges. This elegant home will captivate you. Cooperstown Schools.

Hubbell’s Exclusive. $675,000

(7110) Historic 4BR/3+BA Greek Revival home replete with French doors to gracious living room, family room with fireplace and built-in bookcases. Hardwood flooring, main-level master bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen w/ cherry cabinets & bay window. Two-car garage, picket fencing. It’s distinctive & delightful!

Hubbell’s Exclusive. $259,000

CooperStown Village CoMFort

(7589) Partake of the delights in this superblykept 3-bedroom home. The many extras include formal dining room, hardwood flooring, Modern kitchen. Garage, rocking-chair front porch. Near shops, lake, and golf course.

Will capture your fancy! Cooperstown Schools.

Hubbell’s Exclusive. $285,000

46 aCreS

(7601) Mostly wooded with 2 building sites, underground electric and phone, 170' drilled well.

1374' road frontage with good access, sub-dividable.

Hubbell’s Exclusive $125,000

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For reliable, honest answers to any of your real estate questions, Don Olin Realty at 607.547.5622 or visit our website www.donlinrealty.com

Main Street CooperStown

(6447) Business block on Main Street. Four 2 BR apartments. 2 commercial spaces—2,500 sq ft total commercial space. New windows, new hot water furnace. Storage space in cellar. Well-kept stone and brick building. Good income producer.

Hubbell’s Exclusive $525,000

$139,000

Country ranCH on 1.5 aCreS

(7046) Relax in the comfort of this 3-bedroom residence sited on 1.50 acres. Enticing home offering knotty pine Eat-in kitchen, Living room with hardwood flooring. Convenient Breezeway. Garage with overhead storage.

Near “Dreams Park”. Happy haven for a discerning buyer! Milford Schools.

Hubbell’s Exclusive $109,000

For Appointment Only Call: M. Margaret Savoie – Broker/Owner – 547-5334 Marion King – Associate Broker – 547-5332 Don Olin – Associate Broker – 547-8782 Eric Hill – Associate Broker – 547-5557 Don DuBois – Associate Broker – 547-5105 Tim Donahue – Associate Broker – 293-8874 Cathy Raddatz – Sales Associate – 547-8958 Jacqueline Savoie -Sales Associate -547-4141 Carol Hall - Sales Associate -544-4144

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