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hen a neighbor approached George Brown about a proposed adult community on Hemlock Road, he thought it was a great idea. “We’re all for affordable housing,” said Brown. “We need good quality townhouses and condos for seniors, like they have over at The Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Plains.” Oneonta’s Cadence Then it came to light that developer Losie had confidence Jordan Whitney was proposing to put in her craft’s seawor71 double-wide modular homes on 29 thiness during a cardacres he owns at the corner of Hemboard-boat building lock and Route 47. “Every two homes exercise Friday, March 13, at the Family Y. But sister Christina isn’t so sure.
will be sharing a septic system, and there aren’t any plans for sidewalks,” said Brown. “There’s real potential for this to be a blight on our community.” He began circulating a petition, and soon garnered 82 signatures. And many of those neighbors packed the Town of Oneonta Planning Board meeting on Monday, March 16, to express their concerns. It’s still early in the SEQR process, said Joe Camarata, Planning Board chair, and Whitney hasn’t even turned in all his paperwork. But he allowed petitioners, who waited an hour and a half for the chance to speak, to comIan Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA ment. “I don’t want to sit on my porch Oneonta Town Planning Board chair Joe Camarata, in center Please See NEIGHBORS, A6 at front table, maintains order before a full house.
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fter five years, Tom Cormier is ready to let go of the Oneonta Theatre. The historic theater, which opened in 1897, was listed for $925,000 with Donna Schulz of Keller-Williams Realty in the past few days. “It’s a gorgeous building,” she said. “He really put his heart and soul into it.” The building also features Principally Prints and The Spot clothing store, as well as six apartments. According to the Otsego County Real Property Service, the property is assessed at $255,000, based on Cormier’s purchase price. CHICKENS IN: No one showed up at a public hearing Tuesday, March 17, on a proposed law allowing chickens to be raised in the city, and Mayor Southard said he would sign the bill into law.
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here was nothing Tifanne Wells wouldn’t do for Oneonta, said her sister, Shyloe Luehrs. “She loved this community,” said Shyloe. “We’re forever linked because we are better for having UPS AND DOWNS: known her.” County IDA President Sandy And on Friday, March 13, Mathes will speak on the 300 members of her commutopic, “The Good, The Bad nity joined together at Footand The Ugly” of economic hills to remember Wells, the development in Otsego victim in a Saturday, March 7, County at 8 a.m. Wednesday, shooting near Emmons. “It’s Tifanne April 1, at Citizen Voices’ Wells heartwarming to see everynext general meeting at the one stepped up,” she said. Carriage House. Public “There’s been a huge community outpourwelcome. Please See TIFANNE, A7
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emember when this time of year meant Vidalia onions, sweet and crisp and grown only in the vicinity of Vidalia, Ga. They were much desired and relatively pricey. But, no matter, they were only available once a year. Treat yourself. Was it a decade ago that Vidalia-like sweet onions started appearing year ’round? They looked like the much-desired onions, but weren’t quite as pungent – and, after a while, a bit mushy, too. Well, the bad eventually pushed out the good. For the past few months, you may have noticed at local Price Choppers that the Vidalia aura that made the Vidalia-like onion enticing is gone. The knock-offs are selling for $1.29 a pound, compared to $2.99 for red onions and Bermuda-like onions and the others that used to take second place to those much desired Vidalias. Alas, a real Vidalia hasn’t been seen in these parts for years. • What food shopper hasn’t had that kind of experience?
Our kids tell us they don’t like tomatoes. What’s not to like? Of course, they’ve never had a juicy, moist, ripe tomato – just those chewy reddish things that have been sitting around in coolers for months. And chickens. Oh, my. The size of those chicken breasts, grown on some Jurassic farm. Too much. And tasteless. And the frequent salmonella scares. “A recent USDA study found that 24 per cent of all cut-up chicken parts are contaminated by some form of salmonella,” the New Yorker reported in a scary takeout last month. No wonder sensible people with plenty of other things to do are saying it’s sensible to grow chickens in your own backyards. The City of Oneonta has just gone through that debate. At first, Common Council was skeptical. The clucking. The droppings. Would foxes be drawn into Center City by these feathered treats? “This is a particularly foul idea,” said resident Frank O’Mara declared at a public hearing last
what’s next? Can I have four pigs in my barn?” But neighbor Tracy Allen parried, “If we turn this down, we are making a statement that local food isn’t important to us. There are people who can’t afford to go to the store and buy organic eggs – so let them raise a few chickens.” In the end, the Allens of this world carried the day. Earlier this month, Council member David Rissberger was the only hold out. Tuesday the 17th, when a city law allowing chicken farming went to public hearing, no opponents showed up. Mayor Southard said he intended to sign the bill into law. • Kathy Peters, graphic artist for HOMETOWN ONEONTA this newspaper, raises chickens on Kian Grady, 1, of her Schuyler Lake farmstead, and Cooperstown, would cercelebrates the experience at http:// tainly agree: Chickens are lestersflat.blogspot.com. entertaining. You may be surprised to learn, “they really fun to watch,” Kathy October, after which a chicken said. They’re very entertaining.” ordinance was tabled. “It’s guarAnd, “they aren’t a lot of work.” anteed to pit neighbor against It turns out some people like neighbor. You approve chickens, fresh eggs, others don’t. “They
say the taste is too strong,” she reports. “I say, they taste so much better that I can’t go back to buying eggs in the store.” It turns out they provide good fertilizer; left alone, the droppings might improve your lawn. (That brought Warren Ainslie to mind, and his Dancing Veggie Farm at the end of the Fly Creek Valley: Each year, he’d plant his garlic crop over the spot where the chicken coops had been the year before.) So many varied people are finding their way to chickens – from Cooperstown Village Trustee Cindy Falk, the CGP professor, to “Daddy Al” Dicka, proprietor of Daddy Al’s on Oneonta’s West End (he lives in the town) – and they swear by them. Vidalia-like onions, tomatoes like tennis balls, mushy corn on the cob – they were grand experiments, grand experiments that didn’t turn out. Let’s consider that we’re embarked on a new grand experiment – the Era of the Chicken, perhaps. It can’t work out any worse. Que aproveche!
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• They save trees! No more buying eggs with cartons • They fortify the soil with their nutrient-rich manure ► They make excellent chemical free pest and weed control: • Chickens will gobble up those pesky garden snails and slugs • Hate pulling weeds? Chickens would love to help you out with that • Dislike mowing the lawn? Get you chickens a mobile coop and they will do the mowing for you • Own an orchard? Chickens will devour the fallen fruit before it can cause any issues • Crickets, grasshoppers, caterpillars, you name it, the chicken will eat it, therefore providing all-natural bug control for you and your other pets! ► Chickens: The
world’s best and friendliest fertilizer : • Chicken manure has great levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. • Chicken manure is more economically valuable than synthetic fertilizers • Chicken manure can make great fertilizer tea ► Chickens: The perfect backyard pet: • Chickens can be very affectionate pets • Kids love to be around them • They make great 4-H Projects • They can even be indoor pets! • Certain breeds of chickens can be as good a pet as your average dog, cat, guinea pig etc. • It’s fun to watch them run around in the yard • A fun way for your kids to learn to be responsible • They can help you and your kid(s) to learn how to
create a thriving farm and egg business. • You can clicker-train your chicken(s) to go through obstacles, play an instrument, etc.! ► Chickens: More than just egg layers: • Chickens can be man’s best friend! • Need a friend? Allergic to pet hair? Get a chicken! • Chickens will make you smile, even when your sad. • Intelligent, quirky and full of personality, the flock you purchased to just be egg layers will quickly become your pets! • Chickens lower the blood pressure. • Chickens show me how simple life can really be. • They
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$6,300 Fills Those Empty Bowls To the Editor, On March 7, the entire Cooperstown community turned out to support the ninth annual Empty Bowls Luncheon, a benefit for the Food Pantry. Local potters created over 300 beautiful bowls, more than 35 restaurants and individuals made the delicious soups and breads, and many businesses and individuals donated items for the raffle. Christ Church again welcomed the event with open arms, 270 people were served, and close to 40 volunteers ensured that it ran like clockwork. With the generous support of corporate sponsors Gordon B. Roberts Agency, NYCM Insurance and Bieritz Insurance, the ninth annual Empty Bowls Luncheon generated net proceeds of $6,300 for the Cooperstown Food Pantry, bringing the total raised by this event over the past nine years to $50,920. Our deepest thanks to all
who helped make this event such a tremendous success, including Bocca Osteria, Brewery Ommegang, Cooley’s Stone House Tavern, Cooperstown Diner, Cooperstown Distillery, Cooperstown Natural Foods, Council Rock Brewery, Danny’s Market, Doubleday Cafe, Dog Wild, Jackie’s Restaurant, Jive Cafe, Karen Katz Studio, Lemon Tree Shop, LM Townsend Catering, Mel’s at 22, Mohican Florists, Nicoletta’s Cafe, The Otesaga, Stagecoach Coffee, and The Tunnicliff Inn. The list of selfless individuals who donated their time and talents is lengthy, and includes many of your friends and neighbors. Together we are supporting one of the most important services in Otsego County. We look forward to the day when there are no more “empty bowls.” KATHY CHASE TERESA DRERUP Co-chairs Cooperstown
Governor Should Let Professionals Do Jobs To the Editor: Governor Cuomo claims to be an advocate for New York State taxpayers. Why does he support taking public tax dollars away from public schools and giving it to private for-profit charter schools? All kids need the Governor to comply with the law to fully and fairly fund our public schools. Governor Cuomo claims to be an advocate for reducing testing in our public schools. Why does he propose to increase the percentage test scores weight in teacher evaluations, thereby increasing the number of tests students must take? The burden of teacher evaluation rests of the shoulders of school administrators, not on the backs of school children. All kids need assessments that guide teacher instruction, not grade teacher performance. Governor Cuomo claims to be an advocate for students and parents. Why does he avoid the invitations of teachers across the state who have urged him to witness for himself the teaching and learning occurring every day in our classrooms? All kids need their elected representatives to allow local parents, education professionals and elected school board members to make the decisions they know are in the best interests of their students. TRACY W. ALLEN Parent, Educator, Advocate, Taxpayer West Winfield
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125 Years Ago
One curious effect of the mild weather of the past three months has been to “obliterate,” in the minds of many, the idea of winter. People are often heard speaking of “last fall,” when further inquiry develops the fact that January is meant. So, too, events of February are referred to as spring. There has been no true Boreal weather and the mind unconsciously has adapted itself to the fact. What the next few weeks may bring we cannot tell. But, it now seems as if 1890 would go into history as “the year without a winter.” An organization in town which is doing much work in a quiet way is the minister’s association, which meets every Monday forenoon, and which pastors of the Methodist, Baptist, Free Baptist, First and United Presbyterian and Episcopal churches regularly attend. A subject for discussion is regularly chosen and good bit of pleasant controversy had. At recent meetings, “Christian Science,” “Nationalism,” and “Capital Punishment” have been among the subjects discussed. The next meeting will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the residence of the Rev. L.E. Hawk. March 1890
100 Years Ago
The influence of Christian evangelism at the Tabernacle Campaign in Delhi, Delaware County is making itself felt markedly in the community’s spiritual life and for a long distance around. Definite and sometimes unusual results are noted by the workers. Some of the young people have made bonfires of their playing cards, cigarettes and tobacco. As the days go by the success of the campaign led by Mr. Peacock is more and more apparent and pronounced. Saturday night the sermon on hell presented the theory that sin and wrong doing deserve punishment. The judge who sentences a criminal does not show his hatred toward the guilty man nor does he bring punishment upon him. While God is love, he can by no means clear the guilty. I defy any man to define the word “torment” in my text as other than suffering. Perhaps the man who thinks he can do it is here, and I’ll give him five minutes to try it. A voice from the audience said, “He isn’t here tonight.” The attendance on Sunday was about the same as previous Sundays, 1,100 to 1,200 at each of the services. The number of those who came to the front on Sunday was 85. The collections amounted to $140. March 1915
80 Years Ago
“More work than putting out a fire,” grunted Fire Chief
60 Years Ago
bage was served to 106 senior citizens in the Nader Towers site of the nutrition program for the aging. There were 35 patrons the Elm Park site and most of them joined the fun at Nader Towers. Many others came from Schenevus and Worcester. Music was provided by John Curls of Schenevus on the drums and Russell and Ethel French. The dance and refreshments were planned by Lorraine DiGiorgi, site manager, Irene Simonds, cook, and Mary Roberts. March 1975
30 Years Ago
March 1955 Michael H. Stapleton at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, after a two-hour fight to rescue a police dog marooned on a Susquehanna River island below the Main Street Bridge. Guiding a flat-bottomed boat gingerly down the current while volunteers on the bridge held a rope attached to the craft, Fireman Lamont H. Rutan accomplished the rescue to the accompaniment of cheers from a sympathetic crowd. “Rutan ought to get another medal for that,” was the comment on many a lip, as firemen and others recalled the lifesaving medal recently presented to Rutan by the National Safety Council. Harold Lord of 17 River Street was the owner of the dog. The dog was reported missing about 3 o’clock on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, Paul J. McCoy of 1 River Street saw the dog on the island. The river had risen during the intervening hours. The animal was shivering on the highest point of land he could find and had hard work to keep his head above water. After two unsuccessful attempts to rescue the dog, Rutan was successful in reaching the island and getting his arms around the dog and pulling him into the boat. March 1935
40 Years Ago
Nader Towers was a swinging place in town on St. Patrick’s Day as 150 senior citizens danced and clapped with the band. Green dresses, pant suits, ties, trousers and ribbons marked the day for the Irish. Corned beef and cab-
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday will allow political action committees to spend any amount they wish on behalf of a presidential candidate. With seven of the nine justices voting as the majority, laws and regulations that limit such expenditures are now unconstitutional, dashing the hopes of many stemming from the Watergate scandal era that restrictive campaign spending laws would diminish the influence of money in national elections. Without rules, money becomes the ruler. Those with the most influence command the most money and use their money to influence voters. However, the court’s ruling makes it clear that without free spending, there is no free speech. March 1985
20 Years Ago
She was a hit belting out the songs and playing the part of the feisty 1920s nightclub evangelist Reno Sweeney in the OHS stage production of “Anything Goes.” Now, high school junior Susannah “Sus” Stayter will be harmonizing with peers from around Otsego County as a soprano in the All-County Festival’s senior choir. Next month, Susannah will join 350 of the best vocalists in 11 northeastern states for the All-Eastern Music Festival. Miss Stayter has been singing for most of her 16 years, beginning with folk tunes in her family and training in classical music. “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t want to be a singer,” she says. March 1995
10 Years Ago
On Sunday, the service at First Presbyterian Church at 296 Main Street will begin at 10:45 a.m. This Sunday, Koinonia Campus Ministry will lead the service. Students from the State University College at Oneonta and Hartwick College will participate in the service, presenting a speak chorus titled “We Meet You O Christ” as the sermon. This week’s anthem is “Stand in Awe.” March 2005
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NEIGHBORS/From A1 and look out a trailer park,” said Donna Johnson. “I believe in taxation by HONORS/From A1 representation,” said NorRights. “So we chose both!” man Payne. “You represent Marcus, Fisher and OHS us, and you see here that we student Angela Brindley are don’t want this.” the recipients of this year’s Camarata hopes to put Trailblazer award, given their fears to rest. “What annually during Women’s makes these different than History Month since 2007. mobile homes is that they The award recognizes women have attached garages,” he who have enhanced the statsaid. “Aesthetically, they ure and visibility of women look like The Plains at Parin the community. ish, but at a lower scale. “We didn’t give an award They’re affordable.” Brown and his neighbors in the ‘Over 25’ category last disagree. “This is a neighyear, so we decided to give borhood with $200,000 out two awards this year,” homes,” he said. “Modular said Miller. “They’re role homes don’t appreciate in models in different ways Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA value, they depreciate.” – one through her work, and Whitney also owns Valthe other with her community Neighbor Bill Erario, right, voices his concerns to the town Planning Board. At left is George ley Stream Trailer Park involvement.” Brown, who circulated the petition. in Laurens. “The general Brindley is the third winner of the “Under 25” category. “She leads by example,” said Miller. “If she sees students sitting by themselves at lunch, she goes over and gets to know them.” She is also involved with the LinkCrew peer mentoring team, an active volunteer with St. Mary’s Church and a member of the Rotary Youth This very well kept village home was recently Leadership. “She works tireupdated. Perfect for a young family or a retired lessly to make sure that other couple it is an affordable opportunity directly in the students feel comfortable,” village within walking distance of the grocery store, she said. “She’s an outstandschools and public transportation. ing student.” “I was really surprised Co-exclusively offered at $149,000 when they told me that I was ProPerty Details exterior Features nominated,” said Brindley. —1,343 sq ft —Built in 1920 “And to find out that I was —Village water and sewer —2 stories nominated by someone I’m —Bungalow style so closed to” – Anne Wolinterior Features stenholme, OHS assistant —Enclosed front porch —LR, DR, den/office vice principal – “Is even —Paved driveway —3 BRs, 1 full bath better.” —Bonus storage room “I’m proud of her, but —Baseboard oil heat I’m not surprised,” said her mother, Rosa Brindley. In the “Over 25” diviNewly listed country cottage in the sion, one nominating letter heart of Fly Creek. The Fly Creek Cider described Fisher as “ExemMill is right next door! Wide pine plifying what we all wish to board floors, 2 BRs, music room, glassbe.” “She wants all members enclosed porch, 1-car detached garage. of the community to have Nice country setting. The perfect spot voice and social justice,” for a weekend getaway home. said Miller. “Despite facing Co-exclusively listed at $105,000 adversity and racism, she’s a kind soul.” ProPerty Details interior Features exterior Features “I think of the scripture, —0.52 acres —LR, DR —Built in 1880 “Through Christ, all is pos—Private well and septic —2 BRs —1½ stories sible,” said Fisher. “I draw —Garden building —Forced-air heat —Cottage style my strength from that.” —Flower gardens —Full laid stone foundation —Eat-in kitchen Marcus similarly fights for the rights of others as the —Detached garage —Metal roof CEO of Family Planning of —Front porch South Central New York, for37 Chestnut street · Cooperstown · 607-547-5622 · 607-547-5653 (fax) merly Planned Parenthood. parking is never a problem! “She’s brought that organization through troubled times For Appointment Only Call: Tim Donahue, Associate Real Estate Broker – 293-8874 M. Margaret Savoie, Real Estate Broker/Owner – 547-5334 Madeline Sansevere, Real Estate Salesperson – 435-4311 and demonstrations,” said REALTY Marion King, Associate Real Estate Broker – 547-5332 Cathy Raddatz, Real Estate Salesperson – 547-8958 Eric Hill, Associate Real Estate Broker – 547-5557 Jacqueline Savoie, Real Estate Salesperson – 547-4141 Miller. “It’s such a strong Don DuBois, Associate Real Estate Broker – 547-5105 Michael Welch, Real Estate Salesperson – 547-8502 organization for women who need help affording medical For reliable, honest answers to any of your real estate questions, call 607.547.5622 or visit our website www.donolinrealty.com care.”
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maintenance of that property is abysmal,” said Brown. “He can’t do much about the trailers themselves, but he should be able to manage that property. Past performance is a pretty good predictor of future performance.” Whitney still has to submit information so that the planning board can begin environmental impact studies, but the decision hinges on whether or not the property can be re-zoned. “It’s zoned residential, but the lot sizes don’t con-
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form,” explained Camarata. “The town board will have to approve the re-zoning.” And when the studies are done, the board will present the plan to the town at a public hearing. “We’re still very early in the process,” he said. “The developer has a long stretch ahead of him.” But when he does, Camarata and the board anticipate a hearty public comment period. “They’ve asked for our input,” said Brown. “And we’re going to give it.”
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FRIDAY, March 20, 2015
Friends Remember How Tifanne Wells Was, Indeed, Wonder Woman
TIFFANE/From A1 ing.” All wearing stickers with the Wonder Woman logo – Tifanne would often say, “I’m not saying I’m Wonder Woman, I’m just saying that no one has ever seen me and
Wonder Woman in a room together” – friends, family and co-workers gathered to share stories, memories and photos. “She had the most visionary ideas,” said Carol Mandigo, who worked with
Wells on the First Night board. “The Hometown Fourth of July was her idea, and she had the confidence to push it through.” “That’s why we called her Wonder Woman,” said Pat del Rosario, her best
friend. “Oneonta has lost someone irreplaceable.” Eleven local establishments, including Brooks BBQ, Jay’s Place, Stella Luna and Hartwick College, donated food for the event. “Is there any better way to
celebrate her life than with a good happy hour?” asked Luehrs, drawing a laugh and a toast from the crowd. “No one said no when I called,” said del Rosario, who organized the catering. “Everybody asked, ‘what can I do for you’?” In addition to sharing stories, the memorial was also a chance to continue fundraising for Tifanne’s family. Fifty T-shirts with her Wonder Woman quote were printed and sold within the first hour, with others putting their names down for back-orders. Over $14,000 has been raised in conjunction with the online fund drive at www.youcaring.com/WellsBoys, and mourners were asked to write down their memories of Wells to put in a book for her children, Cassandra, Austin and Dalton. “We need your help to keep
Fifty “Wonder Woman” T-shirts were quickly sold to raise money for Tifanne’s children.
Tiff’s love thriving,” said Luehrs. “She gave us her talent and her well-wishes,” said Cheri Albrecht. “And we need to do that for her now.”
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Tifanne’s sister Shyloe Luehrs asks to crowd to bow their head as she recites a prayer.
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Wild Ponies, April 11
Glimmerglass High Tea April 19
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SUNY Oneonta Alumni Field House Headlined by jazz artist
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in a Judy Garland program. The evening also includes a salute to Richard Rodgers. FEATURING THE GUEST CONDUCTOR COMPETITION AND EMCEE “BIG
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MLS#98599 $498,000 Stunning Views! Highly efficient custom-built Cape Chalet on 45+ waterfront acres w/½-mile creek frontage, 60’ waterfall, 2 stocked ponds, 2 barns. Call Thomas Platt @ 607-435-2068 (cell)
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MLS#98564 $149,000 Milford – Completely renovated home w/new heating system, electric, wiring, floors, walls, kitchen, appliances, roof, windows. Sun-drenched rooms. Call or text Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)
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MLS#97854 $85,000 Rental Investment, First Home, Retirement Home Cozy 3-BR home w/1 bath, open floorplan, covered porch. Attached 2-car garage. Easy commute to Cooperstown, Edmeston, Richfield Springs. Call Pamela V. Andela @ 315-717-1907 (cell)
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Move right in! Victorian home in center city Oneonta. Move-in condition w/hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, crown molding, high ceilings, pocket door, formal LR, DR, family room. This home has 4-5 BRs w/2 full baths. Master BR has a walk-in closet w/hardwood flooring under the carpet. Laundry room on second floor for convenience. 1st floor BR w/bath or use as office. Enclosed second-floor porch. 2-story, 1-car detached garage, paved driveway, security system, dry basement. Walking distance to downtown, parks and bus route. MLS#97781 $229,900
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