Hometown Oneonta 04-20-23

Land Trust Leading Efforts to Preserve Crumhorn Property

Revered Scout Camp For Sale; Unspoiled Wilderness at Risk

By DARLA M. YOUNGS

CRUMHORN MOUNTAIN

One of the largest undeveloped tracts of land remaining in Otsego County is the focus of ongoing preservation efforts by the Otsego Land Trust and a group of private citizens.

Camp Henderson Scout Reservation on Crumhorn Lake in the Town of Milford is currently for sale, collateral damage resulting from of a flood of sexual abuse lawsuits which led the Boy Scouts of America to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of 2020.

In its online “Camp Henderson Update 2022,” BSA Leatherstocking Council—which owns the 668 acres of forests and wetlands housing the former Boy Scout camp—refers to the sale of the property as an extremely difficult and sad decision.

“As a result of the national bankruptcy case, the Leatherstocking Council will be selling the Camp Henderson Scout Reservation to help offset what it must pay as part of the proposed multi-billion dollar national settlement with abuse survivors,” the report reads.

In the fall of 2021, officials filed an “Intent to Operate” Camp Henderson as a summer resident camp which was later denied, further forcing Leatherstocking Council’s hand. The motion to sell Camp Henderson was made and passed by the Leatherstocking Council Board of Directors on February 24, 2022. Sale of the Cedarlands Scout Reservation in Long Lake, New York had already been approved. The asking price for Cedarlands is currently $4.38 million.

“Financial viability is…a key factor, but the other factors such as poor camp attendance, camp condition, and the denial to operate played a much larger part” in the decision, the 2022 Leatherstocking Council report reads, citing an outstanding

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The Call of Spring

TOWN OF OTSEGO—Iron String Press Staff Writer Wriley Nelson caught a spring peeper mid-call while attending an Otsego Land Trust event on April 13. About 25 people visited the Parslow Road Conservation Area to observe the mating display of the American woodcock. The group overheard a number of woodcock mating calls and watched a display flight. On his return to the parking lot, Nelson heard another harbinger of spring a few steps from the path. The iconic spring peeper mating call can be heard from any wetland throughout spring and early summer.

Three Counties Fight Brush Fire Along RR Line

Volunteers Work with State Agencies to Control Blaze

By DARLA M. YOUNGS RICHMONDVILLE

More than 150 firefighters from Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties battled on Wednesday, April 12 to contain multiple fires along the Delaware and Hudson South Line railroad tracks. Fire was first detected in Richmondville at approximately 2:10 p.m., at which time the Richmondville Fire Department requested assistance from the East Worcester FD.

Shortly after the East Worcester fire department was dispatched, it was discovered that more than one fire had developed along the tracks. Fire departments from all three counties were called in to contain the conflagration, which had moved into neighboring Worcester, according to Victor F.C. Jones, emergency services coordinator for Otsego County.

“At my request, the New York State Police Department was brought in with drones, to assess the progression of the fire as it climbed the mountain,” Jones said.

Also assisting the all-volunteer fire department response were the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Transportation, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, state forest rangers, and the Schoharie County and Otsego County sheriff’s departments.

“Thursday was operational period number two, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with about 80

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New Restaurant Will Link Himalayan Food, Culture, Art, Religion

By ELIZABETH COOPER COOPERSTOWN

It has been more than a year since Alex’s World Bistro on Main Street closed its doors, but the spring sunshine has awoken more than the flowers this year.

The long empty storefront is suddenly a hive of activity. Contractors, an attorney and even a small child could be seen there on a recent Wednesday.

It’s all part of the next segment in the life journey of a Nepalese man who started out as a shepherd boy in a remote village without electricity or cars.

Nawang Gurung will be opening his restaurant, Norbu, in May. It will feature Nepalese and Indian food and he hopes it will also be a place where people can learn about Himalayan culture, art and religion.

He and his partner, Diki Bista, have two young daughters and they want them to grow up in a beautiful, natural surrounding like this one. “I feel like it’s a home away from home,” he said of Cooperstown and his Himalayan homeland. “It’s like moving back to the mountains, compared to New York City.”

Norbu means jewel in Tibetan.

“For us, Cooperstown is a jewel and precious,” he said.

To Gurung, food, culture and art are linked and he wants to share it all. Norbu will be decorated with photographs of his homeland, and he is particularly excited to serve momo, a form of Nepalese dumpling.

“It is kind of like a Japanese gyoza,” he said. “In Tibet it has become a very popular food in the mountain areas.”

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Photo by Wriley Nelson

Photo by Wriley Nelson

Nawang Gurung will be serving Nepalese and Indian food at his new restaurant, Norbu, when it opens next month in the former World Bistro space on Main Street.

FoxCare Fitness Space To Remain Open

Bassett Healthcare, YMCA Reach Agreement

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Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O. Fox Hospital announced on Monday, April 17 that they have reached an agreement with the Oneonta Family YMCA to keep FoxCare Fitness open to the public.

Effective June 6, Bassett will begin leasing the space to the Oneonta Family YMCA and the facility will remain open, operated by the YMCA.

“Over the past couple of months, many members of FoxCare Fitness and the Oneonta community have shared with me how important this facility is to them,” said Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, president and chief executive

officer of Bassett Healthcare Network. “I am thrilled that we are partnering with the Oneonta Family YMCA to preserve this unique facility and service to the community.”

The two organizations are currently working to finalize details on operations, membership, staffing, specific space features and other provisions for the Oneonta Family YMCA’s oversight while maintaining key services to the community. The facility will continue to offer cardiovascular exercise machines, weightlifting and body-building equipment, a fitness studio, a strength and conditioning studio with

functional training amenities, and pool facilities (including both the lap pool and therapy pool). More information will be forthcoming. Services will remain uninterrupted up to and through the transition date.

“The Oneonta Family YMCA is very excited to enter into this partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network and A.O. Fox Hospital,” said Frank Russo, executive director of the Oneonta Family YMCA.

“This is a true community collaboration that will benefit Oneonta and its surrounding communities. We would like to thank Bassett for their flexibility and solutionsoriented approach.”

A.O. Fox Hospital will continue to operate outpatient cardiac, physical, occupational, and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the FoxCare Fitness space.

“Bassett is continually embracing its foundational strategy of building partnerships with organizations, like the Oneonta Family YMCA, that share our mission of improving the health and wellness of our communities so we can better serve our patients,” shared Dr. Ibrahim. “I am incredibly grateful to Frank Russo and the Oneonta Family YMCA for their collaboration and dedication to our community.”

SUNY Coach Curran-Headley Takes 400th Win

By WRILEY NELSON

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SUNY Oneonta softball swept its first four SUNYAC con-

ference games on April 7 and 8. Among outstanding performances across the lineup was a major milestone for program-changing Head Coach Sara Curran-

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Molinaro To Request Funding for Oneonta Sewer Project

ONEONTA—Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee entertains community development funding requests for the upcoming appropriations bill. Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY 19) announced on Monday, April 17 that he will request $41 million in federal funds for community projects in the 19th district, $4.2 million of which is intended for the Town of Oneonta’s West Main Street Water and Sewer Extension Project. The town plans to install 7,000 linear feet of sewer and water lines, along with their associated laterals, meters, and hookups. Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY 21) submitted her requests earlier this year. They include a $1.5 million proposal to build a new firehouse in the Village of Richfield Springs.

Chamber of Commerce Requests Business Award Nominations

OTSEGO COUNTY—The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce requests nominations for business awards that will be presented at their annual dinner. Members of the public are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2023 Business of the Year Award, Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, Breakthrough Award 2022 and Volunteer of the Year. Nominations must be received by April 24. Visit https://form.jotform.com/ info_info671_Chamber/annual-dinner-award-nominations for more award requirements or to submit a nomination. Businesses and groups are invited to the awards dinner, which will be held at SUNY Oneonta on May 24. Information and tickets are available at https:// members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2023-annualspring-awards-dinner-blooming-with-brilliance-1079.

Morris Fire Department to Host Recruiting Event, Open House

MORRIS—The Morris Fire Department will host a RecruitNY event and department open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22. There will be a “jaws of life” equipment demonstration using a car provided by Kopper Towing at 10 a.m. Children can try on equipment and put out a fire. The department will provide refreshments and free blood pressure checks. There will be information and applications for prospective volunteer firefighters. RecruitNY is an annual statewide recruiting drive for volunteer fire departments. Volunteers provide essential safety services that otherwise would be unattainable for many rural communities. Residents are strongly urged to consider this rewarding service opportunity. Other local fire departments hosting RecruitNY events will include Cooperstown, Mount Vision, Richfield Springs, Afton, Sidney, Pindars Corners and Canajoharie.

Fenimore Art Museum Will Feature M.C. Escher Exhibit

COOPERSTOWN—Fenimore Art Museum will exhibit more than 180 works by famed Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher from May 27 to September 4. Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was born in Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland in the Netherlands. Escher’s mathematically rigorous depictions of complex reflective surfaces, impossible landscapes and mind-bending tessellations are some of the most iconic images of the 20th century. The exhibit will feature many of Escher’s best-known works. It draws on the extensive private collection of Paul and Belinda Filos of Athens, Greece.

Leatherstocking BSA Council Celebrates New Eagle Scouts

OTSEGO COUNTY—The Leatherstocking Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently celebrated 45 scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2022. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be achieved in BSA, and only about 5 percent of scouts earn this distinction, as it requires years of commitment, hard work, and community service. Among the honorees was Grant Crowson of Fly Creek, a 2022 graduate of Cooperstown Central School and freshman at Ithaca College. Ethan Wagner and Christian Valentine, both of Laurens, are also among the new Eagle Scouts. Valentine is a senior at Morris Central School. Wagner graduated from Morris in 2022.

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Clever Plan Deserves Our Full Support

We are thrilled to report the exciting and insightful efforts of the Otsego Land Trust to preserve and protect the beautiful but vulnerable 668-acre tract of land on Crumhorn Mountain. The Leatherstocking Council of the Boy Scouts of America has put the defunct Henderson Scout Reservation up for sale and it is in danger of being compromised by development. See the story on page one for further details.

The project is an ideal use of funds from New York’s 2022 Environmental Bond Act, which set aside $4.2 billion for community conservation projects following an overwhelming endorsement by 67 percent of voters. OLT proposes to use the funding to purchase the Crumhorn property, place conservation easements on all parcels, and ultimately resell the conserved land. The plan is brilliant for several reasons. First, the money can become a revolving fund to buy, conserve, and re-sell further parcels of threatened and deserving properties in the future. Second, it provides a significant benefit to the towns of Maryland and Milford, as it will restore most of the property to the tax rolls. Third, if OTL retains the Boy Scout reservation itself, the camp would be open for leasing to area organizations for short- or long-term meetings, camping or cultural uses. BSA Leatherstocking Council itself could benefit from such an arrangement, which would be welcomed by local would-be scouts. For the rest of us, it is a benefit to have 668 acres of stunning natural beauty preserved, to say nothing of potential future conservation of additional lands that will flow from this far-reaching project.

In addition, the conservation of this densely forested land is good for the health of the county and the world at large. While measurements vary, it is accepted that a single acre of forest can annually absorb 4.6 to 40.7 tons of carbon dioxide and produce four tons of oxygen. The capture—even at the lowest estimated rate of absorption—is enough to offset the annual carbon emissions of an average passenger car, meaning that conserving the 668 acres of forest at Crumhorn would be like taking 3,072 cars off the road. The 2,672 tons of oxygen produced annually would make our fresh Otsego air that much fresher.

We heartily applaud Greg Farmer and the Otsego Land Trust for their initiative and wisdom in accessing and brilliantly applying Bond Act funds for this noble purpose. We thankfully applaud State Senators Peter Oberacker and Peter Harckham for their strong and bipartisan support of the project. We further applaud the Hochul administration for advancing the Bond Act and the voters of New York State for their insightful and overwhelming support for the preservation of the beautiful lands we so love.

We hope our readers will join us in letting our elected and appointed officials know of our local support of OLT’s far-sighted effort to conserve this exceptional property, which lies like a comforting and unspoiled blanket across the restful crest of Crumhorn Mountain. Send letters of support to: The Honorable Basil Seggos, Commissioner, DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 and The Honorable Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner, OPRHP, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207.

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Consider Giving Life, the Most Precious Gift

Dear Friends, Neighbors and Colleagues, Last April, Bassett Healthcare Network became a registry partner with the New York State Donate Life Registry. In the year since, 590 people have joined the registry through Bassett’s site. This amounts to 30 percent of the enrollments collected through all of Donate Life’s partners statewide. People who have registered with the Donate Life Registry have made the decision to be an organ, eye or tissue donor and help save lives.

That is remarkable! I am proud to be part of a community with such a generous spirit. I am so glad that Bassett has been able to make it easier for that spirit to shine.

There are few moments in life harder than receiving a serious diagnosis—especially for a chronic, degenerative or terminal condition. It is news that can divide life into “before” and “after,” with many aspects of “after” defined by struggle.

An organ transplant can be a similar turning point in a person’s life. Unlike the diagnosis, this turning point offers hope for more time and an improved quality of life.

Although vital organ donation is what first comes to mind when many of us think of Donate Life, the potential is greater than that. Other tissues can offer people a fuller recovery from other types of illnesses or accidents, such as grafting skin or restoring sight with an eye donation. Altogether, a single donor has the potential of saving or improving the lives of up to 75 people.

Organs only remain viable for a short period, and decisions often need to be made quickly at a very difficult time. The Donate Life registry allows

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR … In THEIR OPInIOn

Mysterious Letter Has Taxpayer Wondering

On Monday April 17, 2023, I was sent a screenshot of a letter that Schenevus Central School sent home with a child. The letter states that there is a special event on Friday April 21, 2023. The school parking lot will be closing at noon that day, the letter says. The event will begin between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The event may run later than the 2:45 dismissal time; they anticipate no later than a 3:30 dismissal if needed. There will be a reminder call for this fantastic event Thursday night. A call will be made Friday once the event begins, to inform parents of the dismissal time.

I contacted the school’s superintendent, Jeff Bennett, and he refused to give me any further information regarding this “event.” I was told that he does not have to tell me—that the school has speakers all the time and doesn’t let parents know beforehand. When I told him the school is not being transparent, he disagreed and stated they are being “very transparent.” I guess we have two different definitions of the word. I’ve heard multiple parents have asked different staff members and Board of Education members what is going on, and they are either told “I don’t know” or “I’m

not allowed to say.”

I will add that I heard from some students that a teacher said there will be helicopters. Another source indicated a former Schenevus graduate plans to land a helicopter at the school I’m not sure what all this means exactly, but I think parents should be aware of whatever is happening so they can make an informed decision as to whether or not they want their children to attend.

Just because Jeff thinks whatever he has planned is a fantastic thing, doesn’t make it the same for the rest of us.

Nicole Miskell Schenevus

State’s Climate Plan Crosses a Line

Where is freedom going? The threat to freedom in the United States is serious, but here in New York State the situation is dire. What has happened to the desire for freedom here? Are we really so willing to submit to the tyranny of the Democrat legislature and governor—to be taken care of by the nanny state—that we will leave our freedom in the rear-view mirror?

We are being told that the government knows so much better than we do what is best for us. When did we get to the point that we are willing to

donors to officially record their wishes in advance and in detail, specifying which organs they wish to donate and how they may be used. The specific instructions, as opposed to simply marking “yes” or “no” on a driver’s license, gives loved ones peace of mind that they are following your wishes.

The registry also securely connects donors with recipients. A donor’s preferences are stored in an independent database, creating an ethical barrier between medical caregivers serving a donor and those who will aid a recipient. That information is available nationwide to a network of state registries allowing for quick access when the information is needed.

When every second counts, Donate Life’s registry makes all the difference. Bassett is proud to be a partner in this life-enhancing and life-saving work. Please consider visiting www. donatelife.ny.gov to register today to save lives or learn more.

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Dr. Tommy Ibrahim President & CEO Bassett Healthcare Network

accept that? There are many examples over the last few years, but my principal concern today is with the Climate Action initiatives. The state is on a path to do away with any but electric cars, heating and using electricity for everything. Why is it reasonable that the state is able to dictate such a policy?

What happened to our free will/agency as citizens/human beings? No natural gas or propane appliances—stoves, furnaces, dryers; no gasoline-operated vehicles or equipment; no wood burning at all. When did we give them the authority to dictate those conditions where we have no choice? Our ancestors who worked so hard to give us this country/state would kick our butts for letting this happen. My ancestors have lived and worked in New York State since before 1650 and I shudder to think what Hendrick would say if he was to show up and see what we have allowed our representatives to do. Frederick helped finance the American side in the Revolutionary War; do you really think he would support us giving up our freedoms to choose for ourselves what kind of transportation, heating or other appliances are best for us? If we allow this situation to continue, we have ceased being citizens and become subjects.

Gary R. Schoonmaker Marcellus

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Return of Fenimore Chamber Orchestra Brilliant

Fenimore Chamber Orchestra made an eagerly anticipated, not to say brilliant, return to Christ Church in Cooperstown on March 18. In all aspects, this was another virtuoso concert program that the public has already come to expect.

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The story of Don Juan and his just deserts was the thread that brought together the entire program. The concert began with Gluck’s ballet, “Don Juan,” and immediately got to the rather sardonic situation. This orchestra, under the leadership of Maestro Maciej Żółtowski, played sumptuously and offered brilliant cascades of string and woodwind playing. The strings played as one voice and the winds offered the color to bring the story alive. The swaggering overture preceded a much-needed idyllic episode with atmospheric and elegant playing from oboist Susan Kokernak. The final section of the ballet is known to opera lovers as the “Dance of the Furies,” reused by Gluck

in the French version of his “Orfeo ed Euridice.” This is an apt description of Don Juan being dragged to Hell. What could bring grief to other orchestras was dashed off at this concert like some daring child’s play. Every member of the orchestra responded to the dare in the music and dispatched all with a disarming ease. The very same can be said of the rarely encountered Boccherini “Symphony Op 12, no 4,” aptly titled “La Casa del Diavolo” (The Devil’s House). Boccherini built up his devilish symphony as cunningly as Don Juan would seduce his women, while the reprobate’s justice is meted out in a frenetic ending dispatched with devilish ease.

The center of the program brought Mozart’s “Violin Concerto 5,” known as “Turkish,” played by Fenimore Chamber Orchestra Concert Master Uli Speth. Speth is justly renowned worldwide for his style, grace and gloriously unfailing sense of pitch. His tone is lush and warm, yet bril-

liant and large. Speth is also a master of creating an atmosphere. At the end of the gloriously spun adagio, one could have heard a pin drop at Christ Church. There was a real standing ovation that went on for some time. The audience was awarded an encore by way of Gluck’s “Dance of the Blessed Spirits” from, again, his opera “Orfeo ed Euridice”!

The entire program was brought together, again, by the multi-faceted talents of Maestro Żółtowski. He led the orchestra with an assurance and ease that brought out every nuance, as one would expect. At the conclusion of this delightful concert, the audience was treated with a truly elegant rendition of Boccherini’s famous minuet, gracefully arranged by Maestro Żółtowski. What is interesting is the program itself; who else could have thought of such a devilish selection of music? And, for that matter, who would have ever thought a trip to Hell could be so . . . enjoyable?

Architect Ivan Potocnik Historian Tom Heitz/Sharon Stuart Legal Counsel Jill Ann Poulson

135 Years Ago

When the whistle blew on Tuesday noon, in recognition of the signing of the school bill, Detective Bissell’s St. Bernard dog Ben thought there was a fire, as did plenty of others. Ben sprung from the stoop on Dietz Street and started on a wild run for the Lewis hose rooms, the company he travels with. He stopped on Main Street, and seeing that the boys were not running for their cart, sadly shook his head and returned to the house. Ben loves a fire as well as he does a piece of meat.

Ned Cox, of Gilbertsville, who has played repeatedly in the Oneonta ball nine, is coming to the front as a ball player. On April 2, he caught for the Williams College team in a game played with the Athletics of Philadelphia. In a report of the game, the New York Herald says: “A solid three-bagger by Cox when the bases were full was about the only feature of the visitors’ playing.” Last week the college boys played against the New Yorks, Ned occupying his usual position behind the bat in the college team.

April 1888

110 Years Ago

After a season of experimentation at the wisdom of maintaining a city indoor baseball league the last game but one of the series has been played off and the high school team, the youngest aggregation of players in the entire league, has clinched the pennant with an overall record of 10 and 5. They won it by good clean playing and by working together as a machine, with as little friction as possible, and with seldom a kick against the gods who preside over the games. The league’s All-Star team members are: first base—Finley, Co. G; second base, Gunther, Co. G; third base, Vickers, Co. G; Shortstop, Dibble, O.H.S; left field, Brown, D&H Shop; center field, Warburton, Liberty Club; right field, House, Liberty Club; catcher, Graves, Liberty Club; pitcher, Hoye, Liberty Club.

April 1913

90 Years Ago

Gilbertsville is listed on the “Tramp Route.” The maps of the “Wandering Willies” show that the Village of Gilbertsville has become a “tramps paradise.” Ninety-four husky pilgrims applied for food and lodging overnight and were sumptuously entertained while eight others were asked to be shown the beauty spots of the village and given their dinner during the month of March. With Gilbertsville from 15 to 25 miles away from the main lines of travel, this is a record for a village of this size under like conditions.

Low bids totaling $117,867 were received Thursday of last week at Albany by the state department of health for the construction of three additional buildings for the state tuberculosis hospital site on Upper West Street, Oneonta. The three structures are the superintendent’s home, a four-family residence for the members of the hospital staff, and a garage for cars of the superintendent and staff. The low bidder was Joseph A. Lee of Brooklyn.

April 1933

70 Years Ago

Words from Upton Sinclair—Eight years ago we thought we had won a war. But now we have discovered that we have raised-up a new enemy more deadly than the old, a fanaticism implacable and firmly convinced that it is destined to take possession of the whole world. Soviet Communism, even with Stalin gone, is far more dangerous than German Nazism or Italian Fascism, for these movements were frankly nationalistic. But the Russians wear a camouflage of internationalism. They take all the words which civilized people hold sacred—democratic, liberal, progressive—they twist these words to their own purposes and thus poison our thinking at its source. We are in a “cold war” which may go on for the next ten or twenty years, or which may turn hot tomorrow —we have no way of knowing which is going to happen.

April 1953

40 Years Ago

The open house and grand opening celebration of the Paradise Mountain Nudist Club, Ironkettle Road, Town of Maryland, is approximately one month away. Owners Charles and Gloria Marryatt of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, say plans for the first year are “still pretty much up in the air, but we’re trying a push for interest at least.” The club property is spread over 150 acres of wooded land with a mountain stream running across the back of the property. Marryatt says the club’s primary role is “creating a wholesome atmosphere in the practice of social nudism.

April 1983

Foundations Announce One-Day Fundraiser for NFPs

In November of 2022, the Community Foundation of Otsego County—with the assistance of SUNYOneonta—brought together 50 Otsego County nonprofits for an extended breakfast discussion on what CFOC could best do to help Otsego nonprofits.

The talks brought out the need for more collaboration and communication among all nonprofits, as well as with CFOC. Importantly—and unsurprisingly— improved fundraising was one of the leading topics.

A new idea grew from that breakfast: an Otsego County community-wide day of giving, built with the help of, and around, an extremely successful 2022 program created by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Their program is called “Mohawk Valley Gives,” and in 2022 it raised $630,000.00 in online donations in just one day for Herkimer and Oneida nonprofits. On that single day, 1,700 donors donated to 137 organizations.

For 2023, CFOC will work with the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to expand “Mohawk Valley Gives” to Otsego County nonprofits. The event is scheduled in September of this year and operates through the “Mohawk Valley Gives” website.

The website will have a dedicated directory of participating Otsego County nonprofits in addition to individual pages for each participating nonprofit. Otsego County is, in effect, piggybacking on this year’s Herkimer and Oneida fundraiser. It is completely free to take part in the “Mohawk Valley Gives” event and all funds raised will go directly to the Otsego nonprofits who participate.

To lay out the proposed plan, CFOC will hold an informational Spring Nonprofit Breakfast on May 22 from 8:30-11 a.m., at the Otsego Grille in SUNYOneonta’s Morris Hall. All Otsego County nonprofits and CFOC donors are invited to attend. There is no cost for the breakfast, nor any obligation to participate in the September event.

Representatives from the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will be at the breakfast to explain how “Mohawk Valley Gives” works, how the registration process operates, how the dedicated website works, and what to expect after registration. The date for the one-day fundraising event will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

The Community Foundation of Otsego County is happy to offer Otsego County the opportunity to put this fundraising tool to work. We are also offering to provide organizational assistance to individual nonprofits who want to participate in the September 20 event.

Please RSVP to contact@cfotsego.org for the May 22 informational Spring Nonprofit Breakfast.

Established in 2019, the Community Foundation of Otsego County works to create and support healthy, prosperous, and enriching opportunities for all citizens of Otsego County. Visit us at cfotsego.org or facebook. com/CFOtsego.

Jeff Katz is the executive director of the Community Foundation of Otsego County.

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Compiled by Tom HeiTz/SHARoN STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art museum Research Library

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Chamber To Host Pickup Softball at Doubleday

COOpERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce will host a community pickup softball game at Doubleday Field from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. The Friends of Doubleday Field will provide a brief introduction to the field’s history and facilities. Registration is required. The $20.00 admission includes snacks and T-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, visit www.wearecooperstown.com/chamber-events or contact the chamber at office@cooperstownchamber.org.

Hartwick’s Vaccarelli and Marten Lead Empire 8

ONEONTA—The Hartwick women’s lacrosse team is 10-2 for the season and continues to impress with a balanced lineup and star players. The Hawks are tied with Nazareth College at 4-1 in the Empire 8 Conference and lead the league in average goals, assists, shots, caused turnovers, and draw controls per game. Two sophomores in particular have stood out in the past few weeks. Katrina Marten (attack), of Middlesex, New York hit career milestones in two consecutive games. Marten led the Hawks in goals and assists against Utica University in an 18-12 loss on April 12. Her three assists brought her to 49 for the season, breaking the program single-season record with three games left to play. She scored six goals and posted four more assists in an April 15 victory over Alfred University, bringing her to 100 career points. Marten was selected as Empire 8 women’s lacrosse player of the Week on April 3. She leads E8 in assists and points per game, and is tied with Sara Geiser of Medaille University for most assists in a single game. Kristen Vaccarelli (midfielder), of Dix Hills, made her 100th career point against Russell Sage College on April 5. She has been E8 player of the Week twice this season. She leads the conference in individual goals and shots per game. Vaccarelli received the Brunhilde Klinger Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete in May of 2022 after leading the Hawks in nearly every offensive statistic. Marten and Vaccarelli each received the 2022 philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction, which recognizes Hartwick athletes with a 3.5 GpA or better. They are tied with two other E8 players for most points in single game this season. With these two players leading a genuinely impressive lineup, Hartwick lacrosse can expect great success on and off the field for years to come.

CCS Softball Overcomes Solid Oriskany Team

COOpERSTOWN—Cooperstown Central School softball beat Oriskany 5-2 on April 14. According to the team Twitter account, senior Dani Seamon threw a one-hitter with eight strikeouts and went 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs and an RBi. Katie Crippen, Savannah Kirkby and Bella Reich made two hits each.

Yellowjackets Come From Behind To Beat Windsor

ONEONTA—Oneonta High School baseball recovered from a six-run deficit to beat Windsor Central School on April 12. With two outs, the Yellowjackets made four straight hits in the bottom of the seventh to eke out an 8-7 victory. Senior outfielder Cameron Sitts went 4-for-4 with three RBi, including the walk-off single. Sitts broke the windshield of his own vehicle with a foul ball earlier in the game. The exciting game moved OHS to 7-0 for the season.

Chi Alpha Sigma Inducts 47 Student-Athletes

ONEONTA—SUNY Oneonta Athletics inducted 47 athletes into its chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma on April 12. Chi Alpha Sigma is a national organization that recognizes student-athletes who excel on and off the field. Varsity athletes who earn a cumulative GpA of 3.4 or higher, contribute to their team athletically, and behave as good citizens become eligible for nomination when they reach their junior year. This is Oneonta’s 26th class of inductees and the second largest in program history. it includes Oneonta High School graduate Olivia O’Donnell, a junior on the cross country and track and field teams.

Oneonta Softball Prevails 12-0 Over Unatego

ONEONTA—OHS softball beat Unatego 12-0 on April 10. Madie Dening threw a one-hitter with eight strikeouts. Abbie platt went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases.

Palmatier Athlete of the Week Twice in a Row

ONEONTA—SUNY Oneonta softball star Megan palmatier of Bainbridge was named SUNYAC softball athlete of the week for the second straight time on Monday, April 10. palmatier, a graduate student, racked up an impressive record in the Red Dragons’ 5-1 week, including a .471 batting average and a 1.294 slugging percentage. She finished the week 8-for-17 with three home runs, two triples, 11 RBi and seven runs.

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For the 10th year, Cooperstown’s First presbyterian Church has been certified as an Earth Care Congregation by the presbyterian Church (USA).

This certification recognizes churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden, e.g., to care for God’s earth. To become an Earth Care Congregation, First presbyterian pledged to integrate environmental practices and thinking into its worship, education, facilities and outreach.

Started in 2010 by the pC (USA), the goal of this program is to inspire churches to care for God’s earth in a holistic way, through inte-

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Burke said residents and business owners were eagerly awaiting the restaurant’s opening.

“Alex’s was a beloved spot for locals,” she said. “i think there is a lot of excitement and questions about who is going into that space and what they will offer. it’s going to be a great, diverse option.”

As for Alex Webster, former owner of Alex’s, he said he “could not be happier” to see Gurung taking over the space.

“They seem like wonderful people and i am thrilled with the plans for the restaurant,” he said. “i am excited that in many ways they will continue in my effort to bring exciting, fun, quality food to the area.”

Alex’s old bar, made from sections of a bowling alley, remains in place and Gurung is in the process of getting a liquor license. Here because of chocolate

Gurung’s unlikely trajectory from the mountains of Nepal has taken him through Dallas, Boston, New Haven, and New York, with time logged in some of America’s greatest universities, and the dining rooms of a number of indian restaurants. He has worked for scholars and nonprofits, but also waited tables to support himself and his family members back home. it all began with the hope for a piece of chocolate.

“Chocolate was the only English word i knew,” said Gurung, now 37. “i am here because of that chocolate today.”

His village in the Mustang region of Nepal had been closed to tourists because of its holy connection to Buddhism, but that changed in the early 1990s when he was still quite young. Gurung and the other local children loved the chocolate that some of the outside visitors gave them and would ask for it whenever they could.

One day when 8-year-old Gurung was tending his flock of about 200 goats and sheep, he spotted a European man who seemed a likely prospect. The man didn’t have any chocolate, but he offered something that turned out to be far better. Charles Ramble was a professor of Tibetan culture at Oxford University. He spoke Nepalese and took a shine to little Gurung. He soon met Gurung’s parents and offered to take the boy to Kathmandu to get an education. They declined, but when Ramble returned a year later they accepted.

Gurung did well at the school and became interested in the study of culture and religion. After graduating he worked as an assistant for an American Fulbright scholar in Kathmandu. He then

grating earth care into all aspects of their church life.

The Earth Care Congregation certification honors churches that make that commitment and encourages others to follow their example.

The Cooperstown church purchases its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources (community solar, wind, hydro), has replaced its furnaces with more efficient ones, and has improved the insulation in all its buildings. The congregation has replaced all lights with lED bulbs. The members recycle, compost, purchase Free Trade Coffee and avoid use of all Styrofoam products.

“First presbyterian Church of Cooperstown is just one of the 305 churches in our

worked for an organization helping people with tuberculosis while searching for the next opportunity.

Because of his interest in religion, Gurung applied to a Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, but when they required him to be baptized in order to continue his scholarship he declined and had to leave.

Next, he went to Boston, because he had heard of Harvard University there. He couldn’t afford it and instead went to a community college nearby while working at an indian restaurant frequented by Harvard students. They liked him and soon they were helping him sneak into classes so he could learn there.

First presbyterian Church Certified Again as Earth Care Congregation Coach

later he did the same in New Haven at Yale. Along the way, Ramble introduced Gurung to a Dartmouth professor, whom he briefly worked for doing research. He finally applied and was admitted to Columbia University, where he planned to major in cultural anthropology, but soon realized his small scholarship would not be enough to live on if he was to continue sending money home.

instead of attending, he started his own project, Voices of the Himalayas, which seeks to document cultural change in Nepal, Tibet and other parts of the region. That work was funded by Dartmouth and other foundations. later, he started working with young people from the Himalayas who live in New York, teaching them about their heritage. He is also working to document the experience of Himalayan people during the pandemic.

To Cooperstown

Gurung learned of Cooperstown from Daniel Kaufman, a linguist at Queens College whose family owns property near Fly Creek.

The two were good friends and Kaufman had mentioned Cooperstown to Gurung several times.

Gurung said it wasn’t until fall of 2022 that he considered coming up to see the place for himself after a dinner with Kaufman in Brooklyn. Starting fresh seemed more appealing to Gurung, because he had invested much of his savings in a childcare center Bista was hoping to operate, but COViD-19 had struck and the business was having difficulties.

So he and Bista hired an Uber and came up to have a look. He then spotted the empty Alex’s space and in short order put in a bid.

“it was one of the most impulsive acts i have ever seen in my life,” Kaufman said. “He wasn’t looking to move here, but he visited Alex’s and he bid on it. it was extremely spontaneous.”

denomination that chose to dedicate themselves to intentional care of God’s earth this year. This congregation’s activities and commitment bring hope to their community and indeed to the world. We believe that First presbyterian will inspire others to respond intentionally to God’s call to care for the earth,” says Jessica Maudlin, associate for Sustainable living and Earth Care Concerns for the pC (USA).

For more information about the Cooperstown presbyterian’s Earth Care program, contact the church at (607) 547-8401.

For more information on the Earth Care Congregations program, visit www.pcusa. org/earthcarecongregations.

Gurung, however, says there were many hints that Fate was at work.

“Always things [about Cooperstown] kept coming up,” Gurung said of the time after the Brooklyn dinner. “it was a karmic connection.” it didn’t hurt that baseball is full of numbers that have significance in Buddhism.

Nine innings, three strikes, four balls, 108 stitches on the ball.

“One hundred and eight is a very precious, holy number,” he said. Kaufman said he had even suggested Gurung make a momo in the form of a baseball. i regularly come up with absurd ideas like that and usually people brush them off,” Kaufman said. “He decided he would give it a try!” Gurung said it might be harder than he thought. it might be challenging,” he said. “i tried to do research on that.”

Whatever their form, Gurung will make sure they are delicious, he said.

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season in 2013.

Curran-Headley’s tenth season at Oneonta is looking better by the day. The team had a rough start in March, facing tough national competition on a spring break tour of Texas. Since returning to New York, Oneonta has gone 9-6-1. Curran-Headley sees the difficult early games as a key part of her philosophy of continuous improvement.

“The team kept up its mental positivity in the face of top competition in Texas. We learned a lot and can keep improving our play every day,” she said.

Hard-knocks spring break play has been part of CurranHeadley’s softball career since her own days as catcher for Robert Morris University. She recalled facing difficult opponents in Florida and trying to learn from top athletes at big programs.

Curran-Headley had high praise for a number of her players, including graduate student Megan palmatier.

“She’s one of the hardest workers i’ve seen,” she said. “We spoke about this at our early senior banquet this year. She’s really helping to spread that work ethic across the team.”

She is cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season.

“We gave ourselves a big breathing room this past weekend,” she reflected, referring to the Red Dragon’s 5-1 record between April 3 and 8, “it would be great to continue that way, but we have some tough competition coming up. We’re really just taking things one day at a time, and i think we really are getting better every day.”

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dining hall debt and the large investment required for extensive necessary maintenance among other strikes against retaining Camp Henderson.

“The decision by the Boy Scouts of America to offer Camp Henderson for sale offers a major opportunity for a collaborative effort to protect and conserve significant natural resources in perpetuity,” said Otsego land Trust Executive Director Gregory Farmer. “The entire property has high conservation value that can help build climate resiliency in the region, strengthen the tourism economy, and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors.”

The Camp Henderson property—with a 10,000-square-

foot dining hall and other camp amenities—directly fronts Crumhorn lake. It includes 63 acres of federal wetlands, more than 11,000 feet of frontage on New York State Department of Environmental Conservation classified streams and is immediately adjacent to the Susquehanna State Forest. The property is currently listed at $6.9 million, with no constraints as to how it can be sold, subdivided or used.

Otsego land Trust, an accredited, not-for-profit organization based in Cooperstown, proposes using funds from the New York State Environmental Bond Act to acquire the entire 668 acres as a trade land property.

“The land Trust would develop a management plan to protect the natural resources of the property and allow for the subdivision and sale of discrete parcels

subject to a conservation easement in perpetuity,” Farmer explained.

According to Farmer, state funding through the Environmental Bond Act would support the initial purchase of the property, the related transaction costs, and the carrying costs for a term of years. Any proceeds from the subsequent sale of any portion of the camp property would have a “multiplier effect.”

“The commitment of state funds would ensure the conservation of the property in perpetuity. Sale proceeds would be used by Otsego land Trust to conserve and protect additional land in the region,” Farmer said.

Camp Henderson is also on the radar of State Senator peter Oberacker (R,C-51st Senate District). In a letter to NYSDEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and NYS Office of parks, Recreation

and Historic preservation Commissioner Erik Kulleseid dated March 27, the senator references Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2022 legislation (A.5390B/S.6191A) to support and contribute to

OBITUARIES

and two great-grandchildren, Bentley David Bush and Kinsley Griffith. He is further survived by three brothers, Douglas E. Bush and wife, Joan, of Mount Vision, leslie A. Bush and wife, Doreen, of Edmeston, and John W. Bush and wife, Mary, of Hartwick; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Wayne was predeceased by two brothers, Donald R. Bush, who died July 26, 2018, and larry Bush, who died in infancy; a granddaughter, Johnelle lea Griffith, who died April 21, 2020; and a nephew, Donald R. “DJ” Bush Jr., who died January 20, 2023.

A private graveside service in the Hartwick Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.

Wayne K. Bush Sr.

1941-2023

MOUNT VISION—

Wayne K. Bush Sr., a lifelong area resident, passed away at his home in Mount Vision Tuesday morning, April 11, 2023. He was 82.

Born January 16, 1941 in laurens, Wayne was a son of Walter K. and Olive W. (Spoor) Bush. He attended schools in laurens and Hartwick.

On June 12, 1960, he married Joan l. Raimo in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church of Hartwick. They enjoyed 40 years together until she passed November 12, 2000.

He was first employed for lyncoach & Truck Co. in Oneonta. He then went to work as a welder for the Delaware and Hudson Railway at their yards in Oneonta. After 28 years with The D&H he started W.K. Bush & Son Welding in Hartwick, which is now owned and operated by his son, Wayne Jr. He also had a trucking business that hauled livestock for farmers throughout the State of New York.

Wayne was well known as an avid horse enthusiast who loved to use his team of percheron draft horses for weddings, parades and Christmas caroling. He was fond of attending the Unadilla horse and tack auction, always using his number 166 for the best deal.

Wayne is survived by two daughters, Toni Griffith and husband, John, and Kim Stahl; and a son, Wayne K. Bush Jr. and wife, Robin, all of Hartwick; five grandchildren, Kayla Griffith, Kenneth and Wade Stahl, and Joshua and Gabrielle Bush;

For those who wish to remember Wayne with a memorial donation, his family respectfully requests that donations be made to Helios Care, 297 River Street Service Road, Oneonta, NY 13820. The family would like to thank Helios Care— especially Tonya, Ellen and paula, who made it possible for Wayne to remain in his home until the end. They provided care and compassion above and beyond to Wayne and the family. We would also like to thank special family friends, Jim and Marcia Mumford, for all their support of our family over many years.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Andrea N. Moore

1934-2023

ONEONTA—Andrea

N. Moore, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Duanesburg on February 1, 2023.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 2 at the lewis, Hurley & pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street, Oneonta. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3 at the Charlotte Valley presbyterian Church, 15673 State Highway 23, Davenport, with the interment in the North Kortright Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Charlotte Valley presbyterian Church, pO Box 184, Davenport, NY 13750 or to your local hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Charles R. Schanz

1928-2023

COO p ERSTOWN—

Charles R. Schanz of Cooperstown passed away peacefully at his home with family members by his side on March 8, 2023, at the age of 94. Charlie was born in Suffern, New York on June 23, 1928, to Charles J. and Elizabeth A. Schanz. Charlie was raised in Ramsey, New Jersey together with his sister, Mary. He graduated from Ramsey High School in 1946, where he was a standout basketball and baseball player. He went on to study business at Muhlenberg College and Ryder College, where he played basketball and graduated with a BS in business administration. He would recount playing college basketball tournaments in Madison Square Garden to his children and grandchildren. Charlie married Barbara M. Cox, also of Ramsey New Jersey, in 1956. They would go on to have three children and celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in September 2022.

After graduating college, Charlie began his professional career with the WT Grant Company, where

he worked for almost 25 years. While at Grant’s, he managed a number of stores throughout the Northeast including stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. He was eventually promoted to district manager, responsible for supervising 36 stores in Western, Massachusetts and later 30 stores in New York.

In 1976, Charlie began to open independent variety retail stores of his own, eventually owning and operating three in the Capital District area of New York for 28 years. Charlie became a member of the New York Central Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors in 1986 and was active right up until his passing. It was a longstanding relationship that he very much enjoyed and esteemed. He had a community spirit which led him to be involved in various community organizations. He was the director of the Chamber of Commerce in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1968-1970, was on the Industrial Development Commission for Westfield, Massachusetts from 19681971 and was president of the Westfield, Massachusetts Tennis Association from 1968-1969.

Charlie was an accomplished basketball player and later, tennis player and golfer. He was especially proficient at tennis and garnered numerous championships at every club he played at. He also frequently played in and won tournaments held in Bermuda, Florida and throughout New York and New England. Upon retirement, he was on the tennis court or golf course almost on a daily basis and continued to play both sports into his 95th year. He enjoyed a wide circle of friends at the various golf and tennis clubs to which he belonged, especially the Cooperstown Country Club where he was president from 1984 to 1987. In the 1970s, Barbara

Grandma loved her farm, her family, and playing her old guitar.

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home will take the time to find out what made your loved one special. Whether it’s finding just the right flowers, or finding a musician to play her favorite tunes on her old guitar, we’ll do what’s necessary to make her service as unique as she was.

national efforts to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. land and water by 2030.

“I have an opportunity to bring my home county of Otsego closer to the 30 percent objective by securing

opportunity for the

and Charlie started spending winters in Nokomis, Florida, where they built another circle of close friends.

Charlie leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara; his three children, son James Schanz of Saratoga Springs, New York, daughter Kimberley lierheimer (paul) of Tucson, Arizona, and son Charles Schanz Jr. (Norma) of Guilderland, New York; his two grandchildren, Taylor (Emily) lierheimer and Drew (Erin) lierheimer; as well as his niece, Betsy Dooley. Charlie was dearly loved by family and friends and highly regarded for his kindness, generosity, inclusiveness and gregarious affability.

Carole N. Tinklepaugh

1945-2023

ROCK HAll, MD—

Carole Nunamaker Tinklepaugh, MD, age 78, of Rock Hall, Maryland passed away with her family at her side on Monday, April 10, 2023. The cause of death was lung cancer.

Carole was one of four children born to John and Mildred (McFarling) Nunamaker in Indianapolis, Indiana. She knew from an early age she wanted to be a physician. Carole studied at purdue University, then became the first in her immediate family to achieve an advanced degree when, in 1971, she graduated from the Yale University School of Medicine. later she received her MBA from Temple University.

She completed her medical internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and served her residency at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, New York. Carole was Board

Certified in both Internal and Occupational Medicine.

Devoted to her deceased husband, the Reverend John Tinklepaugh, they enjoyed

sailing, traveling to the Holy land, and renovating homes. She loved spending time in her garden, tending to flowers, vegetables, and orchards, playing the piano, reading, and preparing delicious food. Carole adored her two dogs, Abigail and Annabelle, and traveled with them whenever possible.

Carole is survived by two daughters, Alice de Callatay (Woo Kwong) and Naomi Tinklepaugh (David Fernandez); two sons, luke Tinklepaugh (Carol Barnum) and Abraham Tinklepaugh (Carrie); and her grandchildren: Amelia, Xavier, leah, Benjamin, Ilana, Jacob, and Michael; and sister, Susan Carr, as well as several nieces, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of Carole’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Augustine parish, 310 Mitton Road, Chesapeake City, Maryland. Friends and family may visit at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, pA, 318 George Street, Chesapeake City, Maryland from 11 a.m. to noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Augustine parish or Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-pulmonary and sent in care of the funeral home, pO Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send online condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Camp Henderson Boy Scout camp…” Senator Oberacker wrote. “I believe this would be a great

Otsego County region, New York State and our environment.”

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The pristine camp henderson property is currently for sale, with no constraints as to how it can be sold, subdivided or used.

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LegaL nOtice

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT, OTSEGO COUNTY

iNDEX NO.

2021-794

in the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax

liens by proceeding in Rem pursuant to Article Eleven of the Real property Tax law by Otsego County

plEASE TAKE

NOTiCE that on the 7th day of March, 2023, the Otsego County Treasurer, hereinafter the Enforcing Officer of Otsego County, hereinafter the “Tax District “, pursuant to law filed with the Otsego County Clerk a pETiTiON AND NOTiCE OF FOREClOSURE (“petition”) against various parcels of real property for unpaid taxes. Such petition pertains to the following

39 The Estate of Rupert S Murray; The Estate of Betty J

67.00-1-16.08 St Hwy 28

ingrum larry

327

81.00-1-11.01

Co Hwy 16

Shaw Richard Rev Town of Hartwick

334

130.15-1-4.00

604 Greenough Rd

Beneke Roland J

337

144.19-1-46.00 12 poplar Ave

Monroe Charles W

338

145.00-1-15.03

East Hill Rd

Melendez Alexis; Ciccone Stefano

351

162.00-1-22.422

Seminary Rd

ApC Towers llC; ingalls Hill Farm llC 352 162.00-1-33.01 4659 St Hwy 28 Blue Spruce Mountain llC

176.00-1-38.02 2360 Co Hwy 11

Kane Michelle D 354 176.00-1-44.00 2388 Co Hwy 11

Jones Jacqueline; The Estate of Curtner

B Akin 365 178.00-1-45.00 St Hwy 28

icthus properties llC

Robert

Co Hwy

193.02-1-5.00 45 lake Rd

Griswold

1291 St Hwy 80 Bateman James J

62.00-1-15.05 2259 Co Hwy 20 Jaggers Helen R; lund Raymond l

62.00-1-15.81 2381 Co Hwy 20 Ruffles Farrell; lommler Kenneth V; The Estate of Diane Davis-lommler 271

62.00-1-24.00 2125 Co Hwy 20 Jaggers Helen R; lund Wesley l Town of Exeter 288

35.00-2-3.03 371 Carson Rd The Estate of Raymond Wilson; The Estate of Doris Wilson 290

37.00-2-3.07 389 Hinds Rd Warner Audrey J

292

49.00-1-7.00 188 Wright Rd

Swierzbin Frank; Holmgren James 294

49.01-1-31.00 6955 St Hwy 51 Williams Allen 295

49.01-1-38.00 6938 St Hwy 51 Gould Adam J; Gould Adam J 297

50.00-1-17.00 707 Co Hwy 22 The Estate of George E Hackett Jr; Hackett Katherine 301

52.00-1-22.12 Co Hwy 23

Donnelly Matthew W 313

67.00-1-15.00 St Hwy 28

Vogelman Matthew S; Mascola Nadia Nicole 314

Norton Rd Oswin Christopher

Zebick James J Jr; & 141.00-2-22.02

Watson Joseph M; Watson Christopher;

683

142.00-2-18.22

173 Quinlog Rd

O’Brien Sean

686

143.00-1-6.00

Goddards Rd

Greenberg David

692

158.00-1-13.03

734 Jones Rd lovett Richard

699

173.00-1-20.02

St Hwy 51 Schaffer Richard Allen; pierce Michael K

704

174.00-1-23.00

341 S Welcome Rd

Schaffer Richard

705

174.00-1-27.05

490 Bardin Rd

Bullock Robert; Bullock Jennifer

708

189.00-1-21.00

3632 St Hwy 51

The Estate of Doro-

thea

Friedman

713

189.00-1-39.00

1700 Co Hwy 12

Martin George

718

190.00-1-3.03

Co Hwy 14 Seymour Thomas E; Seymour penny A

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190.00-1-39.01

125 Edwards Rd

The Estate of Robert

K Koster; The Estate of Judith A Koster

720

190.00-1-46.04

164 Gardner Town Rd

The Estate of paul K pfeiffer

721

190.00-1-48.02

Co Hwy 12

The Estate of Robert

K Koster; The Estate of Judith A Koster

723

190.00-1-9.04

418 Wheat Rd

Bradley Jennifer lee Town of Oneonta

727

274.00-2-19.00

977 St Hwy 205

Goodrich Family Trust

728

276.00-1-18.02

Cemetery Hill Rd

Saint innocent Orthodox Mission

730

286.00-3-11.00 St Hwy 23

The Estate of Anton

Michelitsch ; Mi-

chelitsch

Mary

732

287.00-1-35.01 St Hwy 205 Heros of Baseball Wax Galleries, llC

734

287.15-1-9.00 232 Winney Hill Rd icthus properties llC

738

287.19-1-51.00 28 Spencer Dr Michelitsch Helmut

J; Michelitsch Anton R 739

288.00-2-19.00

Cemetery Hill Rd Sheldon Nathan

743

289.00-1-16.01

5539 St Hwy 7 Rotolo Anthony

746

289.00-1-88.04

Co Hwy 58 The Estate of Robert polley

753

301.00-1-4.00 132 Co Hwy 47 Emmons Farms Corporation

764

309.00-1-64.01 Co Hwy 48

Nissen Matthew Town of Otego

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rence D Comstock; The Estate of Carol A pellert

800

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894 Flax island Rd

Sheehan Kendell A; Sheehan Michael Jr

805

308.00-1-17.02

3785 St Hwy 7

Condon Joshua; Seefried Crystal

806

317.00-1-11.42

161 Haney Rd

Klinger George H Jr 807

317.00-1-4.01 Flax island Rd

718GTM llC

108 Beilby Rd Chaudhry Arwa Aslam

138 Beilby Rd penafiel Realty Corporation; Robertson Thomas; Boeve-Robertson Terrisah

2630 St Hwy 7 Hill Anthony A; The Estate of laurel J Hill Village of Cooperstown/ Town of Otsego

Co Hwy 34 lifgren James; Travis Deborah; lifgren Nancy R

324.00-1-19.00

2763 St Hwy 7

McElroy James C; McElroy Carole A

773

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2150 Co Hwy 8

Clemente Domenico

777

273.00-2-41.00

352 Hell Hollow Rd

Cornwell W Scott

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136 Forest Way

Strickland Wayne R; Strickland Rose M

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Stanley Roseboom Rd Jewell Howard C 1202

182.00-1-3.00

309 Greenbush Rd

Biggie John p; Biggie John p; Biggie John A

1205

183.00-1-8.01

476 Co Hwy 36 Rosa Joann; Rose Salvatore Town of Worcester 1212

169.00-2-33.00

226 Alvord Rd Hayden Vincent

1216

184.00-1-32.00

969 West Hill Rd Norton William; Norton Rita

1221

185.13-1-33.00

86 Main St Suydam Brian T

1222

185.13-1-46.00

3 Maple St E Keever Kenneth W; Keever Tammy

1226

185.13-1-8.00

49 Main St Gaio Anthony

1232

199.00-1-48.01

Brighton Rd

Stannard Daniel; Stannard Volneta; Kelley Velma

1233

199.00-1-49.00

1583 Co Hwy 36

Siegner Robert

1239

199.18-1-61.00

143 Main St

palyun Michael H

1243

199.19-1-12.00

345 Main St

Stannard Daniel; Stannard Volneta; Kelley Velma

1249

201.00-1-22.00

177 American Way Gavett Richard R

1253

215.00-1-20.00

1275 Co Hwy 39 popolizio Frank; F pops property inc

1254

215.00-1-29.311

1082 Co Hwy 39 Kisiolek Malgorzata D

1260

216.00-1-22.02

654 Smith Rd Flemm James K

1267

248.00-1-18.01

522 Hall Rd

F pops’ property inc

1268

248.00-1-18.22 Hall Rd F pops’ property inc

1272

264.00-2-5.00 South America Rd

The Estate of Mary Beth Franzese Fasciano; Franzese Wohr Suzanne; Franzese Marschesiello patricia

Effect of filing: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition are hereby notified that the filing of such petition constitutes the commencement by the Tax District of a proceeding in the court specified in the caption above to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding in rem.

Nature of proceeding: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such petition. No personal judgement will be entered herein for such taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof.

persons affected: This notice is directed to all persons owning or having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in such petition. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of such petition has been filed in the Office of the Otsego County Treasurer and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified as the last day for redemption.

Right of redemption: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before said date redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Such payment shall be made to Allen Ruffles, Otsego County Treasurer, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. in the event that such taxes are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record. last day for redemption: The last day for redemption is hereby fixed as the 30th day of June, 2023.

of answer: Every person having

any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in such petition may serve a duly verified answer upon the Attorney for the Tax District setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such answer must be filed in the Office of the County Clerk and served upon the Attorney for the Tax District on or before the date above mentioned as the last day for redemption. Failure to redeem or answer: in the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in such petition and a judgement in foreclosure may be taken by default.

Enforcing Officer: Allen Ruffles

Otsego County Treasurer

Attorney for

Tax District:

phillips lytle llp

Richard J. Evans, Jr., Esq. 28 East Main St, Ste. 1400 Rochester, New York 14614 (585) 238-2000 3legalMay.18

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO

SUMMONS: SPECIAL PROCEEDING TO QUIET TITLE

index Number: EF2023-61

in the Matter of the Application of DESTiNY OAKlEY, individually and as Administrator of the ESTATE OF AlAN

A. MillER, plaintiff, -againstTHE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. MARTENSON, KiRK AlAN MARTENSON, pENNY EliZABETH SANTY, CATHlEEN SUE MARTENSON, DOUGlAS STiRliNG MARTENSON, WAYNE WilEY MARTENSON, ASSOCiATED COMpUTER pRODUCTS, iNC. JOHN DOE, UNKNOWN SHAREHOlDER OF ASSOCiATED COMpUTER pRODUCTS, iNC., JOHN DOE #2, HEiRS AND ASSiGNED OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. MARTENSON, ET. Al

And any other person or entities found to have an interest in the property subject to this action but not yet named. Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned to appear in this action by serving a notice of appearance on the plaintiffs attorney within thirty (30) days after service of this summons is complete, and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint filed herein.

The object of this action is an Article 15 proceeding under

Actions and proceedings law to determine claims to real property.

The properties in question are situate at 7348 State Highway 28, in the Town of Exeter, County of Otsego, and State of New York, currently identified on the Otsego County Real property Tax Maps as No. 67.09-1-38.00 and No. 67.09-139.22.

Dated: 30 March 2023

SCHlATHER & BiRCH pllC Attorneys for plaintiff

By: lauren Cady Glynn, Esq. 192 Main Street pO Box 391 Cooperstown NY 13326 (607) 547-5253 4legalMay.11

LegaL nOtice SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO; index No. EF2022-522

Filed 08/29/2022, plaintiff lAKEViEW lOAN SERViCiNG llC

V

UNKNOWN HEiRS OF THE ESTATE OF EVA Y. TSAi; U.S. BANK NATiONAl ASSOCiATiON; NEW YORK STATE DEpARTMENT OF TAXATiON AND FiNANCE UNiTED STATES OF AMERiCA O/B/O iNTERNAl REVENUE SERViCE; JOHN DOE Defendants. pUBliCATiON TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEiRS OF THE ESTATE OF EVA Y. TSAi YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME if you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the publication and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESpOND BY

TiFF (lAKEViEW lOAN SERViCiNG llC ) AND FiliNG THE ANSWER WiTH THE COURT.

To the above named defendants: The foregoing publication is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Brian D. Burns, J.S.C, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated January 27, 2023 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Otsego County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property located 18 Brigham Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 Section: 288.6 Block: 1 lot: 30 and Section: 288.00 Block: 2 lot: 1.61 Otsego County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed. Attorneys for plaintiff: Stern & Eisenberg, pC, 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 T:(516) 630-0288. 4legalApr.27

LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

City School District City of Oneonta, New York

plEASE TAKE

NOTiCE that a public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Oneonta City School District, Otsego County, New York, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oneonta Senior High School pursuant to Section 2017 (4) (5) of the Education law of the State of New York, for the presentation of the budget document.

NOTiCE iS AlSO GiVEN that the Annual Meeting and a vote, by voting machine, will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at The Foothills, 24 Market Street, Oneonta, at which time the polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., EST, for voting on the following items:

To adopt the annual budget of the Oneonta City School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable real property of the District, To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education, each to serve three (3) year terms, commencing on July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2026, to succeed Amy Burnsworth, and Shawn Beckerink, whose terms expire on June 30, 2023.

To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education law of the State of New York. Voting at said Annual Election will be by use of voting machines. All VOTiNG Will TAKE plACE AT: THE FOOTHillS 24 MARKET STREET, ONEONTA, NEW YORK petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education to fill two (2) expired terms of three (3) years shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the District Office, no later than April 26, 2023 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of

the District and state the residence of each signer; the name and residence of the candidates. NOTiCE, is also given that any person, otherwise qualified to vote, who is currently registered for any general election, pursuant to Section 352 of the Election law, shall be entitled to vote without further registration pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education law.

Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 5:00 pm on May 1, 2023. in a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. The School District will transmit military ballots to military voters on May 1, 2023. Completed military ballots must be received by the School District by 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023 in order to be counted.

plEASE TAKE NOTiCE that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District has fixed May 2, 2023 as the date on which the Board of Registration of said school district will meet at 31 Center Street, in Oneonta, New York, in said school district, for the purpose of preparing a register for each school election district for the Annual City School District Election to be held on May 16, 2023. Said Board of Registration will meet for said purposes on May 2, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. At such hours and place, any person who has not permanently registered by May 2, 2023 or who did not register for the general election held on November 3, 2022 or who is permanently registered, but at the time of such registration resided in a school election district other than the one in which he or she presently resides or has not voted in an intervening election, must in order to be entitled to vote at said election, present himself or herself personally for registration. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District at the Board of Education Offices at 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York 13820 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district beginning May 3,2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays and each day, except Saturday or Sunday, prior to the day set for the election, May 16, 2023 and at the polling place on the day of the vote. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained by any resident of the Oneonta City School District each day of the week other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, during the period of seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing to be held on May 3, 2023. Copies of the proposed budget will be available on said days at the Board of Education Office, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York, between the hours of

8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

AND FURTHER NOTiCE iS GiVEN that the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District shall provide for absentee ballots for the election of Board of Education member, the school budget and any other referenda stated in this notice.

Applications for absentee ballots for said annual election are available at the Board of Education Offices, 31 Center Street, Oneonta, New York. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Education at said address no later than May 12, 2023 if mailed and May 16, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. if personally delivered. Absentee ballots are to be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. on May 16, 2023 the day of said election, to the address of the Clerk of the Board of Education. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except weekends, and on the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the ballot of any person on such list, by making his/her challenge and reasons therefore known to the inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTiCE iS HEREBY GiVEN that any other proposition not requiring official notice in the call of the Annual Meeting may be voted upon at said election, subject to the provisions of Section 2035 of the Education law, provided a proposition is filed with the District Clerk on or before April 17, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. prevailing time; said proposition must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District: must be signed by at least one hundred (100) qualified voters of the District; and must state the name and residence of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, or any proposition that fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.

pROpOSiTiON 1 – pURCHASE

OF SCHOOl

BUSES

Shall the March 15, 2023 bond resolution authorizing the purchase of (2) two 66 passenger school buses, one with a wheelchair lift station for the City School District of the City of Oneonta, at a maximum cost of $312,473; authoizing the issuance of up to $312,473 bonds (five year maximum maturity); providing for a tax levy therefor in annual installments; pledging the District’s faith and credit for debt service; delegating powers with respect to bonds and notes; and providing for an estoppel procedure, be approved?

pROpOSiTiON 2 -Establishment of a Capital Reserve RESOlVED, the Board of Education of the Oneonta City School District is hereby authorized to establish a capital reserve fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education law to be designated, “2023

Facilities improvement Capital Reserve Fund” created to defray the cost of the construction and reconstruction of School District buildings and facilities, including original equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, furnishings and other incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, and in order to accomplish the same, the Board is hereby authorized to establish the ultimate amount of such Reserve Fund to be Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), plus accrued interest and other investment earnings with a probable term of ten (10) years and, to appropriate from the available fund balance and/or other legally available funds of the School District to such Reserve Fund.

Dated: March 31, 2023 Oneonta, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATiON OF THE ONEONTA CiTY SCHOOl DiSTRiCT /s/Regina Ranieri McGuinness Regina Ranieri McGuinness, District Clerk

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Good Kitty llC

Filed 10/17/22

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to 29 pioneer St, Cooperstown, NY 13326 purpose: all lawful 6legalMay.25

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 87 limber pine llC

Filed 10/17/22

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to 29 pioneer St, Cooperstown, NY 13326 purpose: all lawful

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RUSSO RENTAlS llC

Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/17/23. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of llC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 5 parish Ave., Oneonta, NY 13820, which is also the principal business location. purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NARROW GATE llC

Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/10/23. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of llC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 49 Main St., Schenevus, NY 12155, which is also the principal business location. purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SWEETS & CRAFTY CREATiONS llC.

Arts. of Org. filed 03/11/2023. Office: Otsego Co. continued pg. 10

Fire

Continued from page 1

percent containment in Otsego County and 100 percent containment in Schoharie County,” Jones continued.

By mid-afternoon on Friday, april 14—operational period number three— Jones reported 100 percent containment in both counties, but not before hundreds of acres had been burned and charred.

High winds and dry vegetation fueled the flames over a forested area more than six miles long, spreading from Schoharie County into Otsego County.

“a total of 241 acres was burned. The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental, nothing additional,” Jones said. “There was one injury to report but the individual is recovering and no further details can be provided.”

The fire is rumored to have been the result of either a railroad brush clearing car sending sparks along the tracks or a passing Northern Suffolk train. Northern Suffolk owns the rail line. at the time of the blaze, the area was in a NYSDEC “high fire danger zone.” High fire danger is described by the DEC as follows: “all fine dead fuels ignite readily and fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is common. High-intensity burning may develop on slopes or in concentrations of

days.

fine fuels. Fires may become serious and their control difficult unless they are attacked successfully while small.”

Though open burning is not linked to last week’s fire, it is important to note that New York State’s annual burn ban began on March 16 and ends on May 14. Since 2009, NYSDEC has enforced this annual burn ban to reduce the number of wildfires and their subsequent damage.

from pg. 9 SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 559 Saunders Gulf Rd. West Winfield, NY 13491.

Purpose: any lawful

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW (“LLCL”)

1. The name of the professional service limited liability company (“LLC”) is Connect Physical Therapy of NY, PLLC.

2. The date of filing of the articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is March 21, 2023

3. The County within the State of New York in which the principal office of the professional service LLC is to be located is Otsego County.

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the professional service LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the professional service LLC served upon him or her is: 107 Winney Hill Rd #5B, Oneonta, NY 13820.

5. The character or purpose of the business of the professional service LLC is any purpose allowed by law.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Upstate Machinery Service, LLC. Filed 1/31/23.

Cty: Otsego. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail POB 203, Cherry Valley, NY 13320. Purp: any lawful.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name: THE LUSK BaRN LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 30 March 2023.

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 507 Cty Hwy 50, Cherry Valley, NY 13320.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name: DOUBLE R SOLUTIONS LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 30 March 2023.

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 308 McShane Rd, Richfield Springs, NY 13439.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

6LegalMay.18

LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name:

7 OLD MaIDEN LaNE, LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 31 March 2023.

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 PO Box 108, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

6LegalMay.18

LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name:

6 OLD MaIDEN LaNE, LLC.

articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 31 March 2023.

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 PO Box 108, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name:

LINDENWOODNS LLC.

articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 31 March 2023.

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 473 County Highway 40, Worcester, NY 12197. Purpose is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Bass auto & Machine Works, LLC.

articles of Orga-

nization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/25/2023.

Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 117 Buck Road, Fly Creek, NY 13337.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CaPS OFF LLC.

Filed 2/6/23.

Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: c/o Matthew F Lorusso, 3522 County Hwy 11, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose: General.

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Name: GREYDEN DIaPERS CO LLC

articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 23, 2023.

Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o allison & Eric Jensen, 819 Dutch Valley Road, Edmeston, NY 13335

Purpose: To engage in any and all business for which LLCs may be formed under the New York LLC Law.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF UPSTaTE NY LIVING, LLC. arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/7/23. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Dan Botwinik, 232 West Cannon St, Boston, Ma 02116. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Moe’s Remodels, LLC

articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 3/14/2023. 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 101 Buckhorn Lake Road Unadilla, NY 13849

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Upstate architecture PLLC, articles of Org. were filed with the Secretary of the State of New York (SSNY) on 06/22/2022.

Office location: Otsego County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the PLLC, 56 Center St. Oneonta, NY 13820.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Missink Toons LLC arts of Org. filed SSNY 2/21/23, Otsego Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to Zenbusiness Inc. 41 State St #112 albany, NY 12207 General Purpose

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF O’HaRa aUTO SaLES & SERVICE LLC. articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/28/2023. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 345 STaTE HWY 7, SIDNEY NY 13838

Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SaS 237 LLC.

Filed 10/30/22.

Office: Otsego Co.

SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Sneha Patel, 16 Lakeview Dr S, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose: General. 6Legalapr.20

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Cannaxgoats LLC.

Filed 1/9/23.

Office: Otsego Co.

SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: P.o. Box 7, Otego, NY 13825

- 9998. Registered agent: Tyeshia Stevens, 115 Downey Rd Spur, Oneonta, NY 13820 - 3384.

Purpose: General. 6Legalapr.20

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Linenine Communications LLC.

Filed 2/28/23.

Office: Otsego Co.

SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: 657 County Hwy 17, New Berlin, NY 13411.

Purpose: General. 6Legalapr.20

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name:

Royal Retreats at Maho Beach, LLC.

articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 7 March 2023.

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 393 Main Street Suite 104, Oneonta, New York, 13820.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name: all Star Baseball Rentals, LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 7 March 2023. 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 393 Main Street Suite 104, Oneonta, New York, 13820.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name: DRI Destinations, LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 7 March 2023.

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 393 Main Street Suite 104, Oneonta, New York, 13820.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LegaL nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A NY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC).

Name: Prime Oneonta Rentals, LLC. articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 7 March 2023. 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 393 Main Street Suite 104, Oneonta, New York, 13820.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SUMMIT HILL WOODWORKS LLC articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 3/2/23. Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 707 Summit Hill Rd., Jordanville, NY 13361.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Medic Materials LLC.

Filed 12/15/22.

Cty: Otsego. SSNY desig. for process & shall mail 214 S Welcome Rd, Mt Vision, NY 13810. Purp: any lawful.

Photo courtesy of Otsego County Office of Emergency Services

More than 150 firefighters battled a brush fire originating in Richmondville and spreading to Otsego County for three

LOCALS: PEOPLE & BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS

EAGER EAGLES: The Leatherstocking Council branch of the Boy Scouts of America awarded 45 of its scouts with the organization’s highest honor, Eagle Scout, for the 2022 calendar year. Members of the Eagle Scout Class logged an average of 190 hours of community service, either individually or as group leaders, to 45 nonprofit organizations across the BSA’s council. The scouts were honored at the Utica Maennerchor Hall in Marcy, New York on January 8. The Leatherstocking Council’s mission is to “provide character development programs and leadership skills training to families across Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Schoharie, and parts of Lewis and Hamilton counties.” Pictured in the front row, from left to right: Kolgan Deforest, Chittenango; Stephen Copperwheat, New Hartford; Dylan Powers, Ilion; Jacob Eschenbach, New Hartford; Grady Grimm, Clark Mills; Paul Caruso, Utica; Logan Hosler, Clark Mills; Will Shamblen, Cazenovia. Second row: Christian Valentine, Laurens; Cole Narolis, Taberg; Matthew Bongiovanni, Chittenango; Sean Bednarczyk, Whitesboro; Robert Clemons, Trenton; Joshua Wentworth, Mohawk; Jenna Deep, Waterville. Back row: Jonathyn Langone, Rome; Jesse Jandreau, Waterville; John Musante, Clark Mills; Sydney Labayewski, Clinton; Frank Richer, Chittenango; Anthony Tisi, Clark Mills; Ashlie Willson, Clark Mills.

Valentine’s Soirée Raises More Than $250,000.00 for School-Based Health

COOPERSTOWN

More than 330 guests attended the Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network’s fifth annual Valentine’s Soirée at The Otesaga Resort Hotel on Saturday, February 11. The event raised more than $250,000.00 in support of Bassett’s School-Based Health and Dental Program.

profound impact on Bassett’s 21 School-Based Health Centers. It is also the dedication and commitment of our Board of Trustees, Friends of Bassett team, and other volunteers that made the Valentine’s Soirée the remarkable success that it was.”

CONDUCTOR FOR A DAY: Dan Buttermann was the winner of the Catskill Symphony Orchestra’s Guest Conductor Contest this year, edging out two worthy opponents—Greater Oneonta Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Marcela Micucci and Oneonta St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Reverend Chris Welch. Buttermann led the final performance of the CSO’s popular fundraiser, “Le Cabaret,” on March 25 in SUNY Oneonta’s Dewar Arena. This year’s event raised nearly $44,000.00 for the CSO.

HONOR SOCIETY HONORS: Willow Tompkins of Worcester was one of 11 students recently inducted into the Elmira College circle, or chapter, of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The society recognizes achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities, campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass media; and the creative and performing arts. Emphasis is placed on the development of the whole person, both as a member of the college community and as a contribution to a better society.

Local Schools Host ‘New York Times’ Best-selling Illustrator Mike Lowery

OTSEGO COUNTY

Three local schools welcomed acclaimed author and illustrator Mike Lowery last month. Lowery, a “New York Times” best-selling artist, visited Cooperstown Elementary School, Greater Plains Elementary School in Oneonta and Morris Central School March 8-9 to engage with students and teachers, and promote the joy of reading and creativity.

Lowery has worked on a variety of projects including children’s books, editorial illustrations, and puzzles, with some of his most notable works including the popular “Doodle Adventures” series and the award-winning “Everything Awesome About Dinosaurs.” Lowery has illustrated more than 80 books for kids, including “The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School” by Laura Murray, “Mac B, Kid Spy” by Mac Barnett, “I Do

Not Want to Read This Book” by actor Max Greenfield and an informational series with Jeopardy Champion Ken Jennings.

He’s also the author and illustrator of more than a dozen books himself, including the “Bug Scouts” series of graphic novels and the popular “Everything Awesome” nonfiction series from Scholastic Books. Lowery collects weird facts and illustrates them every day in his sketchbook. He lives with his wife, Katrin, and their two children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cooperstown Elementary School Library Media Specialist Emily Gibson initially reached out to Lowery last spring and was thrilled when he agreed to visit.

“We were excited to bring Mike Lowery to our local schools to share his talent and enthusiasm for art and storytelling with our students,” said Gibson. “We hope his visit has inspired our students to express information creatively, and to further develop a love of reading.”

Students and teachers alike were delighted by Lowery’s visit.

Marissa Gallusser from Greater Plains Elementary School said, “We were so excited to have Mike Lowery visit our school. Our kids think his books are very fun, and we couldn’t wait for them to meet the person behind the stories.”

Similarly, Lochlan Murray, Cooperstown Elementary School

This year’s soirée paid tribute to two individuals who have been key to the 30-year-long success of Bassett’s SBHD Program— Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH, Bassett pediatrician and program co-director, and Jane V. Hamilton, RN, practice manager. They have a combined 57 years of dedicated service to the program. Their desire to help close the gap in healthcare coverage for rural children, many of whom are poor or live in areas where care is not readily available, was made possible by the establishment of this program.

“We are very appreciative of the continued support from our sponsors for Bassett programs and initiatives,” said Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, president and chief executive officer of Bassett Healthcare Network. “The proceeds of this year’s event will have a

Hamilton said she and Dr. Kjolhede are extremely grateful to the Bassett Healthcare Network and for the generous support of so many caring donors, which enables the school-based health program to treat more than 7,000 children and youth in its 17-community region.

“The School-Based Health Centers provide easy access to quality medical, mental health and dental care for children. Without SBHCs, many children would not receive timely, essential care,” Hamilton explained.

Friends of Bassett extends a special thank you to lead sponsor, NYCM Insurance; Founder’s Circle sponsor, Tom Morgan and Erna Morgan McReynolds; Chairman’s Circle sponsors, Dr. and Mrs. Charles and Natacha Casale, Davin Healthcare, Arnold Drogen, EPIC Landscapes Inc., Terry and Keith Fulmer, KPMG LLP, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., and The Otesaga Resort Hotel;

Leadership Circle sponsors, Bank of Cooperstown, Patricia and Robert Hanft, Mirabito Energy Products, O’Connor First, Attorneys-at-Law, and Preferred Mutual Insurance Company; and President’s Forum sponsors, Tricia Asaro and Steven Kroll, Monica Brané and Bennett Sandler, Elaine and Marc Bresee, Eastern Heating and Cooling, Hill and Markes Inc., Robert Nelson and Van Broughton Ramsey, Senator James and Cindy Seward, Thorn Gershon Tymann & Bonnani LLP, Ellen Tillapaugh and Gary Kuch, Kathleen and John Zogby, and Dr. Amy and Jerel Zoltick.

A special thanks is also extended to the Valentine’s Soirée committee: Holly Bennett; Mike Cook; MTC DJ Service; Jane Hamilton, RN; Betty Hamel; Jackie Hull, A Rose is a Rose Florist; Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH; and Corrine Smith.

“The Soiree was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the SBHD Program and how it meets important needs of the students and families in our rural communities,” Dr. Kjolhede reiterated. “That so many people were so generous with their gifts, humbles all of us on the team. We are very grateful to all.”

first-grader, expressed his excitement.

“I love Mike Lowery’s books! They’re so funny and have so many awesome facts,” Murray said.

During his visits, Lowery led interactive sessions with students, sharing his experiences and creative process, and provided insights into his illustrations.

“I’m excited to share my love of drawing and storytelling with students,”

said Lowery. “I hope to inspire them to tap into their creativity and express themselves through doodles.”

“Lowery’s visit was an enriching and fun experience for all our students, and we can’t wait to see what creativity will come from the students after his visit,” said Jessica Ewing, library media specialist at Greater Plains Elementary. Emily Gibson contributed to this story.

Photo by Jim Gemza

Photo provided

School-Based Health staff and school superintendents pose with the event’s honorary guests, Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH, and Jane V. Hamilton, RN. Bottom row, from left: Denise Hernandez, Corinne Smith, Jane Hamilton, Dawn Calkins, Paul Arandia, Courtney Graham-Arandia, Emily Wentworth, Kristen Stanford, Denise Dye, Ann Marie Mills, Susan Converse. Middle row: Chris Kjolhede, Janet Erickson, Gloria Robinson, Kerri LeBlanc, Jessica Gaske, Betsy Duerheimer, Michelle Nieves. Top row: Holly Bennett, Ruthanne Van Buren, Brittney Hanford, Tammy Loucks, Janet Erickson, Kristen Wager, Leah Carpenter, Laura Everett, Gabrielle Rocha de Assis, Sandra LaPre, Stacey Sickler, Carl Nieves, Barbara Conklin, Ann Padovani.

Photo courtesy of Otsego Media

Photos by Emily Gibson Mike Lowery has illustrated more than 80 children’s books, including “The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School” by Laura Murray. Above, Lochlan Murray (no relation to Laura of which we are aware) pulls a face for the camera as Lowery autographs a book.

►Thursday, april 20

SENIOR MEALS 11:30

a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $8.60 for guests accompanying a senior.

This week, enjoy a lunch of chicken marsala, seasoned noodles, Italian blend vegetables and fruited gelatin.

Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454.

WRITERS SALON 7:30

p.m. Stop by for open mic fol-

lowed by a presentation/reading this month by featured author, Oneonta mystery writer Lesley Diehl. Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-2070.

►Friday, april 21

REGISTRATION Last chance to register for the Daffodil Jazz Brunch on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to support Helios Care. Tom Morgan and Erna McReynolds invite you for an event full of

wonderful music and delicious food amidst 100,000 daffodils at their lovely country home in Franklin. Tickets, $65/person. (607) 432-6773.

CREATIVE AGING 1-3

p.m. Join Creative Aging Specialist Christina Muscatello from Memory Maker for an afternoon of art, storytelling and conversation. Program

is designed for older adults, people living with memory loss and care partners. It is fun and open to all. Included with museum admission. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 5471400 or visit https://www. fenimoreartmuseum.org/

OPENING RECEPTION

5-7 p.m. Celebrate opening of new exhibit. “Color Immer-

sion/Explosion,” featuring the works of Terry Slade and Louis Sherry—one formally trained, the other self-taught; one painting on wood, the other working in clay and glass. What they share is that they are thinkers and makers, and their works express this. Free admission. On view through 5/20. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Road, Cooperstown. (315) 941-9607.

CLASSICAL CONCERT

7:30 p.m. The Catskill Choral Society presents their spring concert, “The Intimate Brahms.” Rescheduled due to the pandemic, this concert will feature wonderful songs for the springtime.

Held at First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 435-7008.

THEATER 8 p.m. Bigger Dreams Productions presents “Love Letters” by A. R. Gurney, featuring Carol Dean and Gary E. Stevens in a tender, tragicomic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia,

missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends. Admission is $20. Also showing 4/22 at 8 p.m. and 4/23 at 2 p.m. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. Visit biggerdreamsproductions.org/

►s aTurday, april 22

CLEAN-UP 9 a.m. Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and Rotary Club for a fun Earth Day Clean-Up. Collect litter and recycling and help save the planet. Morris Fire House, 117 Main Street, Morris. carrielynn3@stny.rr.com.

MORRIS MEN 10:30

a.m. Enjoy a performance of the morris dance by The Binghamton Morris Men with the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston, the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of NYC and the Toronto Morris Men of Toronto. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Commercial Street, Gilbertsville.

RecruitNY Events To Be Held Across Otsego County

OTSEGO COUNTY—On Saturday, April 22, fire departments across New York State will hold open houses and recruitment drives to educate the public on how they can volunteer with their local fire departments. Visit fireinyou. org/otsego/ to find a fire department near you. Check below for Otsego County RecruitNY events this weekend:

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• MORRIS 9 a.m. to noon. Stop in for a RecruitNY open house featuring a demonstration of the “Jaws of Life,” let the kids try on the gear and put out a fire, and get your blood pressure checked for free. See what the department does for you and learn what you can do at the department. Morris Fire Department, 117 Main Street, Morris. (607) 2635500.

• COOPERSTOWN

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come tour the fire house, explore the fire trucks and learn what the department does to keep the community safe. Includes fun activities for the kids. Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-2761.

• RICHFIELD SPRINGS

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn how you can become a volunteer firefighter, EMS or an auxiliary. Explore the fire house, meet the volunteers and find out what you can do to help. Richfield Springs Fire Department, 34 East James Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-0850.

• MOUNT VISION

1-3 p.m. Visit the fire house, explore the fire trucks, visit with the members of the fire department and pick up an application to volunteer. Mount Vision Fire Department, 179 County Highway 11B, Mount Vision. (607) 433-0997.

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