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►cooperstown 2022 junior ballroom cotillion, pictures on page 3. ►A FEW THOUGHTS ON IMPORTANT THINGS: Our columnists this week tackle local school district budgets, moms who avoid traffic, and a new strain of Omicron, page 4. ►more on local school budgets and polling places, page 6.

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The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area held a candidates’ debate for the two open seats on the Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education last week. There are three candidates running, Alicia Chase, Peter Iorizzo, and Cody Moore. Maureen Murray, Co-president of the LWV of the Cooperstown Area, moderated the event. The school board elections are non-partisan; candidates do not run as members of a party. On Election Day, May 17, voters will also vote on the 2022-2023 district budget. The election will be held at the Cooperstown High School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any citizen, 18 years of age or older who has been a resident of the district for 30 day preceding the election is qualified to vote. Absentee ballots

are available at the district office. Contact Wendy Lansing at 607-547-5364.

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The League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area also invites voters to use the League’s online voters’ guide, VOTE411, for the upcoming Cooperstown Central School District budget vote and election of members of the school board. All candidates will be invited to participate in VOTE411. The guide will include biographical information about the candidates, candidates’ responses to questions related to school issues, and information on the budget. Voters may

positions among the three candidates. “The League is so pleased to be able to return to inperson candidates’ forums for school board this year,” said Patty MacLeish, Copresident, LWV of the Cooperstown Area. “Those who are unable to attend can learn more about the candidates on our online voters’ guide, VOTE411.” VOTE411 is supported by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation and the LWV of the Cooperstown Area.

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Jim Kaat made a pre-induction visit to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. “This is humbling. Very humbling; there are so many great players in the Hall of Fame,” Mr. Kaat said. “I know how special this is to be honored. I’m honored to be here as a representative of longevity. When I got the call from Jane Clark, as soon as you hear that name, you know what it’s about. Then Sandy Koufax gave me a piece of advice — keep your speech short!”

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Left to right: Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Baseball Hall of Fame, Margie Kaat, Inductee Jim Kaat and Josh Rawitch, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame

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Hyde Hall, at Glimmerglass State Park, hits the ground running with the “Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park Block Party and Opening Day” from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. The history-filled mansion invites the community for a day of crafts, food, animals and music to kick off an exciting 2022 season, and the park will have camp safety programs, a band on the beach, birdhouse building and a bird hike/tour. “I think you’ll see a lot of changes at Hyde Hall this year,” said John Aborn, Marketing Manager. “We’ve got some really great, new innovative events planned throughout the year.”

The Hall’s board of directors adopted a new, condensed mission statement: Preserve and share Hyde Hall; promote research, and develop inclusive educational programs and events that help diverse audiences to explore, understand, and appreciate history. “We’ve been able to introduce a number of programs this season that are going to allow us to keep to our new mission,” Mr. Aborn said. Among the new events: a drag show! Mr. Aborn said “Hyde Hall in Drag,” set for August 6, will be a “new way to present history and how early agricultural development happened in our region, by using an entirely different artistic approach and scheme to present that story.” “This evening will allow visitors to, through the art of drag, experience an evening of fun and artistic expression that follows the history of Hyde Hall,” he said. “It’s filled with laughter, tears, and oversized wigs.” “We will no longer have any passive engagement experiences here; our programs will be full engagement in experiences that emulate, as close as possible, what history was actually like,” he said. Hyde Hall’s fabulous “Get Lit” event, in July, is always a favorite amongst visitors. “It’s basically a historic cocktail and lighting event,” Mr. Aborn said. “We could have done something as simple as a lecture on the evolution of lighting, but we wanted something more exciting!”

Hyde Hall will pair historic lighting devices on site with a historic cocktail or culinary treat that correlates to the lighting device. “When we featured the argon lamp, which was developed by a Swiss/French chemist in the 1780s, we served a cocktail named Syllabub which is a whipped cream and wine dessert,” Mr. Aborn said. “It’s nice when you can listen to a lecture on lighting and enjoy a new food or drink.” “We’re trying to change the visitor experience and the socio-cultural landscape of what this site can do. We want to make sure we’re presenting Hyde Hall in a very equitable, diverse, and interesting way so we get visitors to come in,” Mr. Aborn said. Hyde Hall, in the past, had been hidebound with a reputation for being boring and dry. That’s about to change. “We are bringing it into more of a modern landscape of what museums should be doing to make sure we have a diverse audience so they have an opportunity to approach history as they’ve never done before,” Mr. Aborn said. “Our new menu of programming isn’t just something the audience will notice, it’s something Hyde Hall as an institution will see differently as well,” he said. “It opens up this entire new world with potential for us as a site. That way we can start thinking about transforming the site and how we present history to local audiences, audiences in central New York and beyond.”

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Thomas Slicer hasn’t been a marathon runner all of his life. “I only started training for marathons last year,” he said. “Before that I was training for all of the shorter distance races.” Mr. Slicer turns 28 in June, and he just finished his first Boston Marathon in April — the average age for male runners in that 26.2-mile run is 42. It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s bestknown road racing events. “There are so many inspiring stories that come out of the Boston Marathon,” he said. “The one I remember the most is when Jacob Russell pushed Patrick Dewey on a stroller. It was incredible.” Mr. Slicer is from Oneonta and went to Oneonta High School, then on to SUNY Delhi. He trained for the Boston race in Oneonta. “During the fall, I was trying to build up a solid foundation for my running,” he said. “I’d go five to ten miles a week, then go to thirty miles a week; around Christmas time I was running 70 miles a week.” “February through March I was into big mileage, 80 to 90 miles a week for two weeks, then the third week I did 60, then back up to the big mileage,” he said. “It was pretty intense.” In April, before the Boston Marathon, he tapered back on his mileage to be rested for the big race. Qualifying for the Boston Marathon isn’t easy. “It depends on how badly you want it; you have to hit a qualifying time based on your age category,” Mr. Slicer said. “The 18-34 age group has to run a full marathon in under three hours.” “I’ve run two full marathons so far; my first was Mohawk to Hudson in October,” he said. “That was an easier race, more downhill. I used that race to qualify for the Boston race. It was my debut marathon!”

“I was very proud to be in Boston, and I was pretty chilled about my approach the day of the race. The only thing I was counting on was putting in a good time.” He ended the race at 2 hours 53 minutes. “I didn’t think I was going to make it to the end,” he said. Around mile 20, after what’s known as Heartbreak Hill, Mr. Slicer struggled. “The last five miles were extremely painful. My legs started to seize up and I found myself in a position

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point, I’d need to get to a medical tent. I had to force myself to move the rest of the way. I felt like I was going to collapse when I finally got back to my car.” “Even though I struggled at the end, it felt great when I crossed the finish line,” he said. “It took me three full days to recover; I literally slept for two straight days.” Mr. Slicer has a lot of running ahead on his calendar. “Next month I’ll do the Rat Snake Trail Run at Gilbert Lake State Park, then in July we go to Utica for the Boilermaker. September and throughout the fall, I’ll be in Albany for a half marathon, then back to the Mohawk to Hudson marathon. “I have no plans on doing the Boston Marathon next year, but in November 2023 I plan on doing the New York City marathon,” Mr. Slicer said. “I will do Boston again, just not next year. I want to improve my marathon time before I do it again.”

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Need help with child care? Find help at the Barnyard Swing Local child care providers will get together at The Barnyard Swing in Milford on Saturday, May 21, to let area families know more about the services they provide, and enjoy a day of talking and meeting about their profession. The ‘Spring Swing Child Care Professionals Appreciation Celebration’ — an idea that arose from a discussion at a winter women’s group meeting with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce — takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. An Otsego County Community Events grant helps cover the expense of hosting the event. “One of the topics at our meeting was the absolute lack of affordable child care in Otsego County. Our area has been deemed a ‘child care desert’,” said Marcy Birch, owner of The Barnyard Swing. “The idea to have this event percolated out of those sessions.” “A lot of the older women in the group

remembered when they were raising their children, there were plenty of family-run day care opportunities right in their neighborhoods,” Ms. Birch said. “They just aren’t available anymore, and it’s difficult for these young families.” Any current childcare provider in Otsego County, whether center or home-based, is welcome. “They can set up a table and talk about their programs, and parents can meet all of these providers here,” Ms. Birch said. “Catholic Charities will be at the event for anyone in our county who may want to learn about starting their own family-based child care program,” she said. “They will provide useful information for parents and potential child care providers, and let them know of any available grant funding.” All families are welcome to come to this free event. Mini golf, build-a-teddy bear, and teddy bear ice cream sundaes are free for the kids.

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Arya Patel, along with her mother Bijal, father Anush and younger sister Avni, arrived at The Otesaga for the 2022 Cooperstown Junior Ballroom Cotilli last Friday. “This is a once in a lifetime experience for me,” Arya said. “I was full of nerves but now it’s great. We had ten 1½ hour sessions to learn the techniques and the dances. It was a great learning experience,” she said.

Making it a family affair, Bill and Jeanette Weldon accompanied son Gunter to the Cotillion. “This is the last Weldon child out of three to do this,” Mrs. Weldon said. “I’m feeling pretty confident in my dancing, this will be fun!” Gunter said.

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No, Mom, I won’t give away any shortcuts

New York State annually reserves the third Tuesday of May for voters to cast their ballots on local school district budgets and board of education seats. It’s an important opportunity for the community to participate in shaping local education policy, and we urge all eligible voters to take a few minutes and do so on May 17. We urge readers to visit the website of their local school district — each has a good description and analysis of the budgets up for the May 17 vote along with the details of when and where the vote will take place. In addition, we urge voters to support school budgets as proposed in each of the county’s local school districts. These aren’t spendthrift plans — in each case, district leaders navigate the rough seas of local demands and state mandates with an eye toward minimizing the school taxes property owners must pay. The programs these budgets support are essential to every student’s education — academic, athletic, artistic, vocational — each is a vital part of the comprehensive tool boxes that today’s world demands. The teachers and staff whom these budgets support are essential, too, of course — called out correctly as among the heroes of the pandemic and beyond, and deserving of our unified support. Districts in the county also have candidates standing for election to their respective boards of education. We remind voters that these are volunteer positions — people who, in many cases, are parents themselves who want for all the students in the district what they want for their own children: a quality education, a supportive and supporting learning atmosphere, and opportunity to grow. We’ve thought often that board of education service is a thankless task, with volunteer members opening themselves to all manner of harsh criticism from an increasingly polarized community. We salute those board members and candidates who offer their expertise, opinion, and guidance to the professionals who carry out the complex and complicated task of running school districts large and small. School budget votes present a bit of a Catch-22, though: important as it is for us to have the opportunity to have a say in how our tax dollars are spent, the May 17 vote presents the sole opportunity given to the electorate to participate directly in a public budget vote. The federal budget, of course — that’s up to Congress, and who knows what is in that thing or if it even exists at all. The state budget — that one is left to the state Legislature and the Governor and, as we find year after year, even most state lawmakers don’t know what they’re voting on until they’re force-fed something at the last minute. In New York’s trickle-down theory of government, local governments are left to pick up the pieces and cobble together county, city, town, and village budgets based in large part on calculations that come from the aforementioned federal and state spending plans. Yes, we have the chance to opine on these spending plans, albeit indirectly, by electing representatives who presumably vote in our best interests. This isn’t always the case, and, as we’ve seen in the past, voters can occasionally vent their collective frustration with federal, state, and local budget shenanigans by voting ‘no’ on the one budget in which they have a direct say: the local school districts. It’s not necessarily a fair system, and it’s important that we recognize school budgets in Otsego County for what they are — careful spending plans attuned to the needs of the students, the teachers, and the taxpayers. We urge you to vote ‘yes’ on May 17.

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A belated but no less cheery ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to all you moms out there; I found myself thinking of my mother, of course, on Sunday — not only was it Mother’s Day, but it also would have been my parents’ 74th wedding anniversary. Some reading this may remember my mother, Jane Potrikus. She was awesome and I remember her daily with great love and admiration. I wonder what she’d think about us moving back to Cooperstown at roughly the same age she was when she moved away from Cooperstown to her beloved Cape Cod. She had raised her 11 kiddos, stood strongly behind, with, and then in place of our dad, John, at the Cooperstown Dry Cleaners. There was something more out there for her, and she went for it for her 30-plus years on the Cape. Were she here today, though, I know this: she’d remind me that one of the things that really got her goat out there was that one local newspaper in a mid-Cape town, ‘round about mid-May, would start running a regular feature on its front page each week with helpful hints for visitors to the Cape and Islands. “Side roads to avoid the traffic,” they’d offer. “Best places to eat before the lines get too long.” “How to get to the beach and beat the crowds.”

That drove her nuts. She’d shake her head at the paper and say, “Why do they do this? They’re giving away all of our secrets and now those side roads Here’s my mother, are going to be Jane Potrikus, happily celebrating just as clogged her 75th birthday as (routes) 6 and at The Otesaga in 6-A!” She ana2002, and not lyzed, correctly, worrying about that none of the traffic whatsoever. visitors would subscribe to the paper. “They’ll end up losing more local readers with nonsense like this,” she promised. I’d bet she was right. She kept her kitchen radio on pretty much all day when she was home and sometimes would call me. “Oh,” she’d say. “It’s a good thing you’re not out here. The traffic out of Boston is backed up four miles to the bridge.” Never mind that she was safely mid-Cape, not in her car. I would wonder why she stressed herself out by listening to traffic situations dozens of miles away, but I understood those reports from the Bourne and Sagamore bridges were her early-alert systems around which

she could strategize her trips to the grocery store, the beach, or to Mass. In Mom’s honor, then, I’m not going to write a single article about shortcuts that give easier access to the things we need to do. We’re going to keep the side roads to ourselves as we all try to avoid the pre-and-post-game jams on Route 28. We won’t say a thing about how best to line up for dinner at our favorite restaurants in and around Cooperstown, Oneonta, and places in between. That’s not to say we won’t happily shine a bright light on hidden gems that deserve more publicity. We have so many outstanding restaurants, shops, and attractions in Otsego County that there’s plenty to share without divulging the best strategies for getting there. The way I see it is this: our visitors are coming from places where morning and afternoon commutes can be a halfhour, 45 minutes, or more. Sitting in a comparatively rural 10-minute stop-and-go is nothing. Mom was a patient woman, but she put the kibosh on a drive to Oneonta if the traffic were going to be a hassle. She picked her battles. Traffic was not one of them. Giving away traffic secrets would be complete anathema to her memory. In her honor, then, my pledge: Mum’s the word.

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COVID: Here we go again

There are 3006 counties, 14 boroughs, 11 census areas, 64 parishes, and multiple independent cities in the United States. The good news is that The Center for Disease Control reports that only 79 of these have a high incidence of COVID transmission. The bad news is that of the 79, 36 or almost half are in or surround Central New York. Risk in Otsego County is only moderate, but it is contiguous to high-risk areas. On Friday of last week, Otsego County reported 47 new COVID cases. This represents approximately a four-to-five-fold increase from one month ago. Testing positivity is up to 8.8%. What are we doing wrong? On the relatively good side, there have been only 16 deaths year-todate in Otsego County attributed to COVID. Case rate is increasing, but it does not appear that the death rate is increasing, at least not significantly. In the past week alone, the person whom I went to visit on Saturday wouldn’t let me in his house because his wife tested positive that morning. The visit devolved into a shouting conversation from about 60 feet apart. A person who was supposed to go with me to an event this week had been sick from COVID and had to cancel in order to catch up at work. I’ve been

told of other people locally who also came down with it. All these people had been vaccinated and thankfully all had relatively mild cases. One possible cause for the increase is the emergence of a new strain of Omicron. We had previously talked about COVID BA.1 and then discussed a variant, BA.2. Now we have to deal with BA.2.12. Another possible cause is the removal of almost all restrictions with the only ones left in place being a requirement in New York State to wear a mask on public transportation. Sadly, what would slow down the spread is unlikely to be practiced locally. We need to go back to masks for all activities indoors and all close interactions outdoors. Employees in restaurants need to continue to wear masks. We need to continue social distancing indoors. And of course, everybody needs to be vaccinated — though I will acknowledge that a recent COVID infection does give some immunity. Nonetheless, one of the people I mentioned above is having their second case in nine months. People have brought up concerns about vaccinations. Indeed Johnson & Johnson vaccination is essentially being withheld in most cases because it has a higher risk of complications

and side effects than Pfizer or Moderna. Not to say that it would have been better to not be vaccinated, but there are safer alternatives. The question of getting a second booster has been brought up, and many people who have been fully vaccinated and boosted once are delaying getting boosted the second time. If you’ve already tolerated three vaccinations, especially of only one specific type, you are very, very unlikely to have a complication with a second booster. Second boosters are now recommended five months after the first for everyone over 50, people with immune compromise, or highrisk issues. I myself have already had the second booster and frankly, if it is available I will get a third, and a fourth, and continue ad infinitum every five months, until it is proven beyond a reasonable doubt that there is no benefit for additional boosters. So, we are now at risk of developing a high transmission rate. This can be tamped down as we’ve done in the past by social measures and vaccination. Now is not the time to stop taking this disease seriously. Dr. Richard Sternberg, retired Bassett Hospital orthopedic surgeon, provides his perspective during the COVID-19 threat.

over 50 years ago! Apparently the saying about history repeating itself once again is verified. So sad… Dr. Roger MacMillan

who wrote these documents to have their practice catch up with what they believed (as with slavery and women’s rights) but catch up they did. Today, minorities and women have more freedom in this nation than almost anywhere else. Is there still more to be done? Absolutely! But back to the issue of abortion. The problem is this has become a political issue when it is, in fact, a moral one. Life begins at the moment of conception. Science now bears this out. And a baby in the womb needs the same protections as a bald eagle in the egg. We don’t need more abortions, we need more support for women who find themselves in a difficult situations. Let’s spend the millions of dollars on that and become a nation that holds life in high regard. Tim Wormuth Pastor, HillCity Church Oneonta

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Repeating history

One reads with dismay and horror about the destruction and atrocities being committed by the Russian forces in the present war in the Ukraine. Apparently such activity has a precedent by such forces in the past. In the memoirs written by George Kennan, the noted American diplomat and historian, he wrote of the Soviet westward advance in World War II between Berlin and Moscow as they “liberated” this region. “The disaster that befell this area with the entry of the Soviet forces has no parallel in modern European experience. There were … sections where … scarcely a man, woman, or child was left alive after the initial passage of the Soviet forces. The Russians … swept the native population clean in a manner that had no parallel since the days of the Asiatic hordes.” This was written

Roe v. Wade

A letter was recently submitted stating that abortion is a constitutional right. Nowhere in the Constitution, nor any other founding document for that matter, is there given a right to murder. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Life is what the founders of our nation considered a constitutional right. And this right applies to an unborn baby in the womb. I know that it took a while for those

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Use upbeat attitude to treat attacked dog Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

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The requests of proprietors of the overall factory which contemplates locating in Oneonta were considered at a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Briefly, what the company asks is a building, about 110 by 70 feet, two stories high, with basement, and with heating plant installed. Such a building the company would expect rent free for five years, and in return it would employ at least 100 hands and expects to make the number 200. At the end of the five years free rental, the company is asked to agree to five years additional rental, paying nine percent annually on the investment. It is proposed to organize a stock company and to erect such a building on the Meigs Case lot at the corner of Chestnut Street and Fonda Avenue. May 1910

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Hello I have a situation you might be able to help me with. My dog was attacked by a large pit bull. I’m wondering if he’ll ever get over it. Mary Ann Dear Mary Ann, I was sorry to hear about how your dog was ambushed. Unfortunately, I’ve lost count of all the dogs I have been asked to help that were traumatized by an unprovoked attack from another dog. Having spoken with you I was further dismayed to hear how the attacking dog’s owner just took off with his dog and disappeared. I’m glad you took him to the vet and he wasn’t seriously injured. As for your dog, Coco, what you don’t want to do is drown him in pity. The last thing you want is for Coco to feel sorry for himself. Pity weakens! You want your attitude with Coco to be upbeat and positive, with the goal of getting Coco’s attention redirected into having fun earning treats. First things first, it’s hard to have fun if you’re in pain, so if the vet suggested pain meds, use them. A great game is “Go Find” the treat. Start with strong-smelling treats, like Pill Pockets as opposed to milk

bones. Let him smell the treat in your hand and tell him to “Stay”, as you back up acting a little silly (keeping his attention on you), and let him see you place the treat on the floor behind something so it’s not visible. Then tell him to “Go Find” the treat. If he won’t initially stay when told, have someone hold him back or leash him to a doorknob or something. Initially, it’s important that he finds the treat quickly, then slowly make it harder and harder to find, with success building on success. Also, there are also lots of games available where the dog has to move blocks of wood to garner the treats hidden underneath. He’ll love the games.

Next comes the outdoor socializing. If he has any dog friends I’d suggest you set up play dates often. When walking through the neighborhood and you see another person walking a dog you don’t know, call out and ask if their dog is friendly. If you get a real positive response, immediately start talking happily to Coco telling him how he may make a new great friend as you’re giving him treats. If the response has hesitancy in it or is something like, “He’s friendly most of the time”, cross the street talking happily and upbeat to Coco and avoid the meeting. The great majority of attack-traumatized dogs I’ve encountered recovered fully with some time and positivity. Some needed CBD or something similar for a short period of time to get over the PTSD. I’ve also worked with quite a few dogs who were absolutely unfriendly and aggressive to any dog they met, and yet they lived long happy lives without being social butterflies. Good luck and stay positive Dog Charmer Dog Whisperer Dogfather Tom (Been called all three over the years)

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State Comptroller Frank C. Moore says that New York State is “determined to provide the new teachers required for its schools.” Moore spoke at ceremonies last Friday during which the cornerstone was laid for an $800,000 dormitory and student union building at Oneonta State Teachers College. Approximately 1,000 persons attended the ceremony. Construction began on August 9, 1949 and it is expected the building will be ready for occupancy by September 1, this year. Moore predicted that the enrollment at Oneonta would increase to about 1,000 in the next five years. Enrollment has increased from less than 400 in 1942 to more than 600 this year. May 1950

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The Lot of Women – Some say that job discrimination against women will be the issue in the 70s that job discrimination against blacks was in the 60s. Certainly, statistics support the need for change. Fifteen years ago full-time women workers’ wages were 63.9 percent those of men. Now, they have fallen to 58.2 percent of men’s earnings. In terms of median income, white men last year earned $7,870, black men $5,314, white women, $4,580, and black women $3,478. In terms of education, women with four years of college earned less than men who didn’t graduate from high school and only half as much as men with the same degree. Whereas ten years ago unemployment was the same for both men and women, by last year, the rate was twice as high for women. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments has begun hearings on an amendment that would upgrade the job and legal status of women. May 1970

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School budget vote May 17

School districts throughout Otsego County put their annual budgets before voters this year on Tuesday, May 17, with polls open at varying times throughout the county. The Freeman’s Journal/Hometown Oneonta offered districts the opportunity to submit a commentary on the budgets as presented; at press time, only Cherry Valley/ Springfield and Cooperstown Central responded. Those submissions are below. New York State’s education law provides for a re-vote on school budgets that do not win voter approval on the first ballot.

Polling places herry Valley/Springfield Central School: Polls open C from 12 – 8 p.m. at the school, near the band room entrance. www.cvscs.org Cooperstown Central School: Polls open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Sterling Auditorium at the high school. www.cooperstowncs.org Edmeston Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. at the school. www.edmestoncentralschool.net

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Gilbertsville– Mount Upton Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. in the main/front lobby of the school. www.gmucsd.org Laurens Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. in the school building. www.laurenscs.org Milford Central School: Polls open from 2 – 8 p.m. in the school theater lobby. web.milfordcentral.org Morris Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. in the school building. www.morriscs.org Oneonta Central School: Polls open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Market Street, Oneonta. www.oneontacsd.org Richfield Springs Central School: Polls open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the school building. www.richfieldcsd.org Schenevus Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. in the school building. www.schenevuscsd.org Unatego Central School: Polls open from 12 – 9 p.m. in the school district office lobby. www.unatego.org Worcester Central School: Polls open from 12 – 8 p.m. in the school library. www.worcestercs.org

Cherry Valley/ Springfield School budget The development of the 2022-23 budget has been challenging due to the recent changes in our economy. Throughout the process we have been sensitive to the financial and economic needs of our communities. We have taken into consideration the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES ACT) funds from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants. We have focused on maintaining all student programs and using the grants to create additional opportunities such as enrichment and summer programs for students without affecting the general budget. The last two years we have been able to remain at zero percent increases. However, this year multiple budget lines in the general budget have increased due to an increase in health insurance premiums, Medicare Part B reimbursements and negotiated contracts. In order to balance the budget we will unfortunately need an increase in taxes. There will be a 2% increase in the tax levy with a total budget of $14,211,463. Submitted by TheriJo Snyder, Superintendent

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The Cooperstown Central School District’s (CCSD) budget vote will be held on May 17, 2022, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Jr. Sr. High School auditorium. The proposed 2022-2023 proposed budget is presented in three parts: administration $2,387,043, program $16,241,635, and capital $3,288,429 for a total of $21,917,107. The proposed tax levy to support the proposed budget is $12,971,692, an increase of $321,802 or a 2.54% increase of last years budget. The estimated budget expenditures reflect CCSD’s continued commitment of providing high quality programs our community expects., such as • 5 Advanced Placement (AP) classes to include one new AP English course • 8 College NOW classes in which students can ear college credit to include new courses in Public Speaking and College Writing. • 6 Full-time Fine Arts teachers which include visual and performance arts • New K-12 social emotional learning programs. • 27 Extracurricular activities for students. • 42 Athletic teams representing fourteen sports. To continued CCSD’s efforts to prevent large future capital project costs, we have included a $100,000 interfund transfer to the capital fund for capital improvements to the bus garage. The funds will be used for column repair, overhead door replacements, siding replacement, and bathroom wall replacement. There are four propositions on the 2022-2023 budget and election ballot: • To adopt the 2022-2023 budget and to authorize the requisite potion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. • To elect candidates to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2025. • To authorize the lease of two (2) sixty-three (63) passenger buses. • To authorize to levy and collect annual tax, separate and apart from the annual school district budget, in the amount of $225,641 for the Village Library of Cooperstown and $157,641 to the Kinney Memorial Public Library. The public budget hearing is May 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the junior/senior high school library. This is an opportunity for all community member to learn more about our financial plan for next year and to hear from the three candidates seeking a seat on the Board of Education. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, information may be found on the District’s website. Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and District. Together, we will shape the future of our students and prepare them to be career and/or college ready. Submitted by Sarah Spross, Superintendent

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Gerald D. Monroe, 76 September 13, 1945 – May 8, 2022

COOPERSTOWN – Gerald Douglas “Jerry” “Jiggs” Monroe, 76, of Cooperstown, passed away Sunday morning, May 8, 2022, at the Samuel S. Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany following a valiant battle with cancer. Jerry, or Jiggs, as many people knew him, was born September 13, 1945, in Cooperstown, a son of Walter J. and Ernestine (Tabor) Monroe. He was raised in Hartwick and attended Hartwick High School. On November 22, 1965, Jerry was inducted into the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as part of Company E, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, and received a Purple Heart for injuries received in the line of duty. On November 12, 1967, he received his honorable discharge from the military. Following his military service he was employed for 37 years as a gunsmith for Remington Arms in Ilion. Throughout his life he

was an a v i d hunter and fisherman and loved spending t i m e outdoors. Gerald D. M o s t Monroe importantly, he was always devoted to his family, and was known for his big heart and generosity. He is survived by a daughter, Alicia Ray and husband, Jamie of Sauquoit; two sons, Lance Monroe of Oneonta; and Scott Smith and wife, Shelly of Albany; three grandsons, Alexander, Logan and Aspen Ray; a brother, Ronald W. “Red” Monroe and wife Bonnie; and a sister, Shirley M. Monroe, all of Hartwick, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his long-time faithful companion,JoannM.O’Brien, who died February 4, 2018. He loved her children and grandchildren as if they were his own: Michelle

Reckeweg and children Emily, Kristin and Brenden; Janet O’Brien and children Isabella and Alexis; and Joseph O’Brien and children Matthew and Mila. Family and friends may call and pay their respects beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home, 82 Chestnut Street, Cooperstown. A funeral service will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Betsy Jay officiating. Interment will follow in LakewoodCemetery,Cooperstown, with military honors rendered by the Cooperstown Veterans Club and the New York State Military Forces Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to New York State Parks Kids Connect Campership Fund. https:// www.naturalheritagetrust. org/campership-donations Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Lionel ‘Andrew’ Rauscher, M.D., 79 February 14, 1943 – May 3, 2022

COOPERSTOWN – In the morning hours of May 3, 2022, Lionel “Andrew” Rauscher, M.D., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away after a long battle with illness at his home with family by his side. He was 79. A native of England, he was born February 14, 1943, in London, son of the late Hana and Peter Rauscher. Educated in the United Kingdom, he was a doctor practicing in both England and the United States. He married Jocelyn Alice Rauscher on April 3, 1971, hin a private ceremony in East Sheen, Surrey, UK. Andrew graduated from prestigious Dulwich College and then received his medical degree from University College Hospital,

London. Andrew came to the United States to complete his pedia t r i c Lionel ‘Andrew’ c a r d i a c Rauscher, M.D. a n e s t h e siology fellowship, where he also cofounded the first paramedic program. He co-authored several studies published in medical journals and was a fellow of the Faculty of Anesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons. Upon joining the staff of the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Dr. Rauscher acted as chief ofAnesthesiology for several decades, until accepting the position as medical director. Through-out his career, he

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helped mentor students and medical residents, and was a trusted colleague and friend to hundreds of professional medical staff whom he interacted with during his long illustrious career. Andrew is survived by his five children, Daniel and Jeanne Rauscher of Haddam, Conn., Rebecca Nichols and fiancé Andre Mills of Westford, Mass., Pilarin Nichols of North Andover, Mass., Jemma Rauscher and John Dinneen of Cooperstown and Annabel Vallance of Chelmsford, Mass.; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Alex, Laura, Liam, Maeve, Emily, Brendan and Finnigan; a sister Marya Parker of England; and a long list of lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Jocelyn, who died April 16, 2020. A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, PO Box 182, Sidney, NY 13838; 607-563-7780. www.dvhsny.org. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Mary Ann Mazarak, 90 December 15, 1931 – May 08, 2022

O N E O N TA tant director of the Mary Ann Catskill Area School Mazarak, age 90, Study Council. passed away at Music was a major Robinson Terrace part of Mary Ann’s in Stamford, N.Y. life. She studied on May 8, 2022. french horn in colShe was born lege until the cello December 15, 1931 became her instruMary Ann in Lancaster, Ohio ment.Sheperformed Mazarak to Henry and Freda throughout her life, Cook. They later with the Catskill moved to Steubenville, Symphony Orchestra in Ohio, where she graduated Oneonta from 1959 to 2008. from high school. She She was a member of the then attended Ohio State original Glimmerglass Opera University where she orchestra and performed obtained a bachelor of with them until 1986. John science in music in 1954. and Mary Ann formed the It was at Ohio State where Woodside String Quartet, she met a fellow music performing for many events student, John Mazarak. and weddings. They dated through college Mary Ann also donated and were married after her her time to many local graduation on June 18, 1954. organizations. She was the When John was hired at secretary of the Oneonta Oneonta State College, they Community Art Association, moved to Oneonta in 1959. was co-chair of the Oneonta They had two children, Eric Community Concert Assoand Ann. ciation. Mary Ann was on Mary Ann stayed very the board of directors for active throughout her life. the Catskill Symphony for She taught music in Mt. 25 years. Vernon, Ohio, and worked After their retirement, as a librarian at Ohio State. Mary Ann and John enjoyed Later in life she was assis- world travel. John was an

avid photographer, and Mary Ann would patiently wait while John was off with his camera. They enjoyed many summers with their family and friends in Wellfleet, Cape Cod. She also was a devoted Ohio State football fan. She was a frequent attendee at many local concerts and performances. She had a passion for collecting art and pottery. Mary Ann was predeceased by her parents, and by her siblings, Jim Cook and Barbara Mottice. She is survived by her son, Eric; daughter, Ann; her grandchildren, Collin and Emily Martindale, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Donations in Mary Ann’s memory can be made to the Catskill Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 14, Oneonta, NY 13820. Arrangements are with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta. Online condolences may be shared at, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Mary June Dickinson, 99 June 25, 1922 – May 3, 2022

COOPERSTOWN - Mary June Dickinson, of Penn Yan and formerly Cooperstown, was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, mother-in-law and wife during her incredible 99 (almost 100) years of life. She went to be with her Lord peacefully on May 3, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Mama” to her family and many friends. Mary was born June 25, 1922 to Charles and Louise (Carey) Klein in New York City, and was educated there. She met her husband, Pershing Dickinson, who was stationed with the U.S. Army Band at Fort Monmouth, N.J., and they were married June 27, 1943. She was always proud of her New York City roots, and a steadfast example of someone who lived during the “Greatest Generation”. She was patriotic and loved God and her country, her entire life. After World War II ended, Mary and Pershing settled in the charming village of Cooperstown, where Pershing was a music teacher at Cooperstown Central School. Later, Mary worked as the secretary to the principal at Cooperstown Elementary School, a job she held and loved for 25 years. They both cherished their years living in “The Home of Baseball”, raising their two children. They were both faithful and active at the Cooperstown United Methodist Church, where Mary served as a trustee and superintendent of the Sunday School, while Pershing directed the Church

choir and was lay leader. She was a 73-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mary June serving Dickinson m a n y offices, including Matron and Grand Representative to British Columbia. After her beloved husband passed away in 2005, Mary relocated to Penn Yan, to be near her family. She adjusted well to her move and new home at Walnut Hill and then at St. Mark’s Terrace. She was a member of both the Penn Yan United Methodist Church and the Cooperstown United Methodist Church where she made many friends. She loved getting together for coffee with her special friends and playing bingo at St. Mark’s. Above all, Mary loved spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her daughter, Nancy Francis and her husband Rodger, of Penn Yan. Her daughterin-law, Suzanne Dickinson of Colonie; grandchildren, Rhonda (Michael) Simonelli of Hilton, Jeffrey (Erin) Francis of Penn Yan, Kimberly (Sam) Aceti of Grand Island, and Michael (Erin) Dickinson of Glens Falls. Her adoring greatgrandchildren, Luke, Ella, and Iris Mary Simonelli, Patrick and Elliot Francis, and Melina and Marissa Aceti; one sister-in-law, Georgina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, and several nieces

and nephews. We will miss her more than words can say. She was predeceased by her husband, Pershing; son, Douglas Dickinson; sister, Margaret Veraja; and brother, Charles Wesley Klein. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church on what would have been Mary’s 100th Birthday, on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in Hartwick Seminary Cemetery in Cooperstown on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Nurse Karen Strickland and to Donna Nielsen and the volunteers at the Keuka Comfort Care Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Penn Yan United Methodist Church,CooperstownUnited Methodist Church, Keuka Comfort Care Home, or the Ontario-Yates Hospice. Please visit www.Weldon FuneralHome.com to send a message of condolence to Mary’s family. Arrangements are with Weldon Funeral Home, Penn Yan. Notice of Death

Wayne L. Roseboom

Wayne L. Roseboom, 83, of Oneonta passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Cooperstown Center. Wayne was born on August 28, 1938 in the Town of Butternuts; a son of the late Leon M. and Marion E. (Emerson) Roseboom. Wayne was a wellliked custodian for many of Oneonta’s businesses and was last employed by the Black Oak Tavern. Wayne’s family will have a service in the future at a date to be determined.

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Michael A. Elliott, 61 April 26, 1960 – November 29, 2021

RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Michael Andrew Elliott, 61, passed away on Nov. 29, 2021 at the Regional Hospice, Danbury, Conn., after a short illness with his loving wife of 29 years at his side. Michael A. Elliott was born in New Brunswick, N.J. on April 26, 1960 the second child of Harvey W. Elliott, Sr. and Barbara Lockburner Elliott from Sussex N.J. Mike’s family moved to Richfield Springs where he grew up on the family farm. He learned a lifelong work ethic being an active member of 4-H with the “Raised Heifer Program”. Michael graduated with a New York State Regents Diploma from Richfield Springs Central School in 1978 with high honors. He also received awards in math

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and science as Endurance well as a Clark Race from Scholarship Cooperstown and New York to Bainbridge, Scholarship. N.Y. on the He was Susquehanna active in cross River. Biking country sports. was a passion He assisted that led him to the R.S.C.S. the top of Mt. marching Washington in band. He was New Hampselected to shire in 2003. attend the He gave 100 Michael A. Elliott American percent to all he with wife Jan Legion Boys did, whether it State program sponsored was school activities, sports by Post 616 of Richfield or play. Springs. He attended Clarkson Mike embraced personal College in Potsdam, N.Y. challenges. He also loved receiving a bachelor of downhill skiing with his science degree in Civil family, being a master of Environmental Engineering moguls. He loved riding with great distinction in his motorcycle, whitewater 1982. He was awarded a full kayaking and canoeing. scholarship by the college He completed the 72-mile for a master’s degree. General Clinton Canoe Majoring in hydrology, he

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The full text of this Local Law is available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board’s Office in the County Office Building, Cooperstown, New York during regular business hours and is also available on the County’s website. Dated: May 12, 2022 Carol D. McGovern Clerk of the Board of Representatives Otsego County, New York Legal nOtice NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF VILLAGE TAXES VILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That the Village of Cooperstown, New York have received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of the General Village Tax of the Village of Cooperstown for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023. Taxes will be collected in two equal installments by mailing to the Village Treasurer’s Office, Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, N. Y. or may be paid online at www. cooperstownny.org under the payment tab at the top of the page from June 1, 2022 and by November 3, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The first installment to be collected from June 1, 2022 to and including Thursday, June 30, 2022 without additional charges.

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Goals are generally single operation contracts, where subcontracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to D/W/MBEs. The New York State Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federallyassisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title IV Program and Related Statutes, as amended, issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all who respond to a written Department solicitation, request for proposal or invitation for bid that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability/handicap and income status in consideration for an award. Please call (518)457-2124 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting. Region 09: New York State Department of Transportation 44 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY, 13901 D264794, PIN 980756, FA Proj Y2409807-563, Allegany, Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Yates Cos., GEOTECHNICAL

program at the Institute of Core Energetics. He was a practitioner in Newport, R.I., and Nyack NY. He is survived by his wife Jan Draper Elliott and his family, dogs Shayla, Theo, and cats Tashi and Kalirro. He is also survived by his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Alexander Shields of Richfield Springs N.Y.; brothers Harvey W. Elliott, Jr., and wife Evonne Elliott, and their 3 children; Charles E. and wife, Mary Lou Elliott and 9 children. He is also survived by his uncle and aunt Donald and Pat Elliott of New Jersey as well as Ursula (Shields) Thompson and children, N.Y.; Gregory Shields, N.Y.; and Christopher Shields, Washington D.C. He is also survived by Arthur and Pamela Draper and their 3 children of

Hudson, Ohio. Predeceased by Harvey W. Elliott, Sr. and his sister Anna M. Elliott, fraternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Harvey and Olive (Edsell) Elliott, Uncle Gene Elliott. And maternal grandparents Frederick and Vivian (DeGroat) Lockburner. Also his wife’s parents F. Jackman, and Nancy Draper of Naples, Fla. and Cape Cod Mass.; and brotherin-law Jase; and numerous other relatives. His final resting place will be 12 Lake View Cemetery in New Canaan, Conn. in the Draper-Elliott plot. A celebration of life will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Cooperstown, at 1:30 p.m. on May 21, 2022. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to your regional hospice or a charity of your choice.

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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATIONS, Regions 6 & 9, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $40,000.00), Goals: DBE: 0.00%

Bocci Acres LLC.

Depot Rd., Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay.26

Notice of formation of

be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Dooner Enterprises, LLC, 473 Burillo Road, Maryland, New York 12116. Purpose: Any Lawful purpose 6LegalMay.19

Donut Diner LLC.

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may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon it to: The LLC, 113 River Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act. 6LegalMay.19

Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/11/22. Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 102 Depot Rd., Richfield Springs, NY 13439. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay.26

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF

D264821, PIN SRCC22, Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Seneca, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins Cos., SIGN REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT UPSTATE CENTRAL: Regions 3 & 9, No Plans, Incentive/Disincentive Provisions, Bid Deposit: 5% of Bid (~ $40,000.00), Goals: MBE: 5.00%, WBE: 10.00%, SDVOB: 6.00% 2LegalMay.12 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of

Filed with SSNY on 4/11/2022. Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 146 East 37th Street NY NY 10016. Purpose: any lawful 6LegalJun.16 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of Upstate Farm House LLC. Filed with SSNY on 4/11/2022. Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 146 East 37th Street NY NY 11756. Purpose: any lawful 6LegalJun.16

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Notice of Formation of

Rocky Brook Farm LLC

Notice of formation of

219 Main Oneonta L.L.C.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 13, 2021. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Catherine Gilmore 406 County Highway 12, Laurens NY 13796 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalJun.16

Btmakesinc LLC

Arts of Org. filed SSNY 3/10/22, Otsego Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to Ravindra Nagesvaran 276 Elmcrest Rise, West Henrietta, NY 14586 General Purpose 6LegalMay.26

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Arts of Org. filed SSNY 4/19/22, Otsego Co. SSNY design agent for process & shall mail to Zenbusiness Inc. 41 State St #112, Albany, NY 12207 General Purpose 6LegalJun.9 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of BiasFarm LLC. Filed 3/13/22. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: C/O Shawn Bias, 442 County Highway 39, Worcester, NY 12197. Purpose: General. 6LegalJun.9 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of Sugar House Cottage, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 3/13/22. Office: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 102

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Fly Creek Flowers LLC Articles of Org. filed on 3/12/2022 with SSNY Office: Otsego County SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 2189 County Highway 26, Fly Creek, NY 13337. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6LegalMay.19 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of 245 Lake Shore Drive North, LLC

Legal nOtice Notice of formation of 3 Burr Ave LLC. Arts of Org. filed with SSNY on 3/28/2022. Off. Loc. Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 6 Country Club Rd. Oneonta NY 13820. Purpose: any lawful. 6LegalMay.19 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NORTHEASTERN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICE, LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 02/24/22. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon it to: The LLC, 839 Creed Road, Oakland, CA 94610. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act. 6LegalMay.19

Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 4/1/22. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him to: The LLC, 129 Hawkins Rd., Maryland, NY 12116. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 6LegalMay.19

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Notice of Formation of

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF

Otego 401 Deli, LLC.

THE BRAIN FREEZE SHOPPE LLC.

Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on 01/24/2022. The office of the LLC is to be located in Otsego County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it

Filed 3/18/22. Office: Otsego Co. SSNY desig. as agent for process & shall mail to: Stephanie Koslowski, 67 N. Main St, Homer, NY 13077. Purpose: General. 6LegalMay.19

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-9

News briefs

SUNY students partner with not-for-profits

Students use tarps to avoid paint or contaminants from falling into Otsego Creek, keeping in compliance with DEC Regulations. Left to right: Peggy Liddle, Gianna Pascuzzi, and Laurens Village Mayor Sandra Bollinger.

SUNY Oneonta students went ‘into the streets’ of Otsego County last weekend to partner with local not-forprofits that have identified community projects for the more than 275 students signed up through the school’s Center for Social Responsibility and Community. Center Executive Director Linda Drake said nearly two dozen not-forprofits participated, with students breaking into teams of 10-12 for each project. In Laurens, students painted the antique bridge in Napp Park.

Gilbertsville-Mount Upton students collect the most

Students from the GilbertsvilleMount Upton School District won the Otsego County Film Plastic Recycling Challenge by collecting a combined total of 1,517 pounds of film plastic that would have otherwise gone to a landfill. The elementary school

collected 959 pounds while the high school collected 558 pounds. The Otsego County Schools Plastic Film Recycling Challenge is sponsored by the Otsego County Conservation Association, Otsego County Solid Waste Department and Casella Waste Management in an effort to promote and educate youth and the community about proper recycling of plastic bags and other plastic film items which cannot be recycled through regular recycling programs. The challenge focuses on collecting clean, dry, plastic film to help keep it out of the landfill. Other schools participating were Morris, Richfield Springs, and Worcester. The competition collected 3,085 pounds of film plastic which will all be recycled into new materials.

Oneonta YMCA receives awards

The North America YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) presented Oneonta YMCA’s Executive Director Frank Russo (above, right) and Team Leader, Friends of the Y, Bob Escher (above left) with the Strategic Communications Excellence Award at the annual conference in April in Tampa. This award recognizes exemplary YMCAs that have developed a multi-faceted communications campaign designed to inform, educate or persuade specific audiences about the Y’s cause, impact or an initiative.

Arbor Day honor

The Family of Robert B. Schlather, Esq., wishes to thank all those who gave us help, support and condolences during these last few weeks. The love we felt from our community sustained us through this difficult time. Our home health aides that cared for Bob were selfless. The Bassett Healthcare Community, from the beginning of our adventure, could not have been more caring of Bob and supportive of us.

“Each year we have our Annual Arbor Day Memorial Tree Planting,” said Cindy Falk, Chairman of the Village of Cooperstown’s Tree committee. “We recognize someone who is recently deceased and was a valuable and important force in our community.” Above, Mary Margaret Kuhn accepts the honor on behalf of her late husband, Paul Kuhn. This year’s tree was planted on Lake Street across from The Otesaga by the tennis courts.

Karen, RB and Adam Bob’s 12 brothers and sisters

Celebration of life

Vincenza Alessi

Saturday, May 14, 2022 • 2pm - dark Glimmerglass State park West Pavillion

At the gas pump

Gas prices set a fresh record at the Please join us for an afternoon on Lake Otsego pump on Tuesday, rising above the honoring Vincenza by enjoying her favorite foods, previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to sharing stories, memories, pictures and playing games. Bring a lawn chair, your sense of humor and GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American ALL DOGS! Vincenza always used to say: “Dogs are drivers the most ways to save money always welcome, people optional!” Also, Hyde Hall, on gas. The national average price of within the park, is having a book sale that day. No gas is now $4.36 per gallon, and could coincidences here, Vincenza loved books. continue to climb through Memorial Food and beverages provided. Day as summer road trip season begins Please RSVP to alessie725@gmail.com and oil prices remain volatile.

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FIBER ARTS GROUP – 11 a.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other fiber art to work with the group on your current project. Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802. OPEN STUDIO – 11 a.m. - noon. Stop by the art studio with your current knitting, drawing, or painting project to work and socialize. The Art Department, 8 Main St., Cherry Valley. Visit facebook. com/Theartdeptny STAR WARS – 3 - 5:30 p.m. Watch party concludes with ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ Snacks available. Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-0230. GALLERY TOUR – 5:30 p.m. Join Victoria Wyeth, granddaughter of Andrew Wyeth, for after-hours tour of exhibit ‘Drawn from Life: Three Generations of Wyeth Figure Studies’ featuring an inside look at her family’s life and legacy. Cost, $55/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400. SCHOLASTIC AWARDS – 7 p.m. CCS honors the works of students whose work their teachers have found to be exemplary. Sterling Auditorium, Cooperstown High School. 607-547-8181.

►Friday, May 13 WALKING CLUB – 10:30 11:30 a.m. Walk on Mondays & Fridays with friends old and new and listen to music of the 70s. Free for members, nonmembers aged 50+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 547-2800, ext. 109. GALLERY TOUR – 5:30 p.m. Join Victoria Wyeth for afterhours tour of exhibit ‘Drawn from Life’ See Thursday listing. HISTORY CENTER OPENING – 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the grand re-opening of the renovated history center

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►Sunday, May 15 RIVER PADDLE – 9 - 11 a.m. Paddle down the Susquehanna River. See Saturday listing. TAKE & MAKE – 9 a.m. Teens are invited to stop by the museum to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and pick up an origami boat kit with instructions. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314.

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thinGs: Our columnists this week tackle local school district budgets, moms who avoid traffic, and a new strain of Omicron

care? Catholic Charities teams with The Barnyard Swing in Cooperstown for child care event

julie huntsman shows her art at prattmwp gallery in utica

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