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Abby Waters, Milford, takes down Randolf Johnson of Oneonta during a karate demonstration at the Southside Mall’s Health Expo Saturday, Oct. 19.
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hrough the mails and in person, RCAP Solutions Monday, Oct. 21, began collecting income data from Southside residents in a prospective water district, Town Supervisor Bob Wood reports. The data will be kept confidential, Wood said. It is intended to determine if the town is eligible for additional funding, loans or grants for the water project. Questions, call Wood at 432-2900 or on his cell phone, 434-4886. KEATOR CHALLENGE:
Tuesday, Oct. 22, Republican county treasurer candidate Ed Keator called on incumbent Democrat Dan Crowell, a reservist now on duty, to clarify whether he plans to serve. Keator said it would be “unfair” not to do so. BEST IN BANJO: Word
was received at press time that U.S. banjo-playing champion Drew Frech will make a return visit to Oneonta at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Hewitt Pantaleoni Concert Series in SUNY Oneonta’s Sanford Auditorium. Free.
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Gelbsman, Hornburg Seek County Board Seats In District #12 By LIBBY CUDMORE
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hether District #12 voters select Amy Hornburg Heilveil or Craig Gelbsman to represent them on the county Board of Representatives, they can be assured that economic development is front of mind for each. As the owner of First Choice Cleaners and Rage Productions, Gelbsman sees small business development as a big part of his platform. “My parents owned Monser Brothers Tires. I own a small business. I think it’s terrific that we have Brooks here, the two colleges. We need to look at those busiPlease See COUNTY, A6
Citizen Voices Picks Choices From 2 Parties JIM KEVLIN
Cecelia Russell home at 10 Harrison St. was selected as “Residental Prop- New landscaping, fresh fences and a face-lift helped win Carol erty of Merit” because it is “always Keihn Kirkey’s 120 Center St. the beautifully manicured.,” Mahon said. “Most Improved Property” award.
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The beautiful flowers, trimmed hedges and gently terraced lawn out in front of David and Susan Ploute’s home at 5 Sand St. won them the “Landscaping” award from the Future for Oneonta Foundation “Properties of Distinction” contest. “They did a superb job with their plantings,” said FOF Executive Director Carol Mahon. The winners will be honored at a reception at 5:30 Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Foothills.
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rotesting independence, Sustainable Otsego in July endorsed an all-Democrat slate ALBRIGHT FEATURED: A for county board. webcast “town meeting” on In contrast, pro-growth U.S.-China relations, featur- Citizen Voices’ endorseing former Secretary of State ments, released Monday, Madeleine Albright, will be Oct. 21, backs Democrats broadcast live to 60 colleges Dan Crowell for county treaat 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, surer (over Ed Keator) and including at SUNY OneonBeth Rosenthal, Roseboom, ta’s Instructional Resource Please See CV, A7 Center. Public welcome.
he chorus of economic-development agencies, departments, councils and other advocates has a new member, one that wants to bring harmony to the cacophony. Miller The Oneonta Community Alliance fills a need, according to Mayor Dick Miller. He sent out a memo Tuesday, Oct. 22, outlining the structure of the new group, and called a meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 23, seeking “agreement” on the new approach. “There was no group that was pulling together all of the disparate interests that have a passion for improving the economy in the community at which Oneonta is the center,” Miller said when asked whether the area Please See MILLER, A6
The variety of new Main Street shops inside the formerly vacant space excited voters to select The Shops at Ford and Main as “New/ Improved Business.”
Combining a chore with a cafe, plus “adorable” decor, earned East End Cafe & Laundry on Route 7 “New Eatery” award.
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artwick College’s experiential learning component is about to get a little tastier. “We’re looking into a possible collaboration with the local breweries,” said Margaret Arthurs, Hartwick’s director of corporate, foundation and government relations. “There’s a statewide push to promote agribusiness. It’s a bright spot in the economy.” The idea being explored is to develop testing and research-based biotechnology classes; in the process, the students could then help local breweries and farm Please See BEER, A7
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worked with the Young Women in Harmony group at OHS on “Rock Around the Clock,” performed Jennifer at the high Withington school’s spring concert. The honoree, who holds a Penn State Ph.D. and is a SUNY Oneonta assistant biology professor, joined the Sweet Adelines’ Region 1 Champlain Valley Chapter in 2006. She and husband R.P. have two sons, Preston and Wyndam.
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A record 240 attendees were at the Otsego County Chamber’s 14th annual Banquet & Celebration of Small Business Thursday, Oct. 18, at The Otesaga. The happy crew of honorees included, from front, Small Business Award winners are Sandy and Ben Guenther and Pamela and Blaine Jennings from Five Star Subaru. Next are Beth and Ryan Brooks, Breakthrough Award winners, from Brooks’ House of BBQ. At left are Brian Hutzley, chairman, chamber board, and Barbara Ann Heegan, chamber president/CEO. U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-19, fresh from ending the shutdown in Washington D.C., and praised Hutzley and Heegan on the Otsego County Chamber being named “Chamber of the Year” by the state Business Council. State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, and Assemblyman Bill Magee, D-Nelson, read state Legislative proclamations honoring Brooks and Five Star.
Auctioneer “Big Chuck” D’Imperio, with the help of able assistant Lorraine Tyler, auctions off eight bottles of poppy seed salad dressing from Bresee’s Health Bar, a donation of Marc and Elaine Bresee to the Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s annual meeting and fundraising auction Friday, Oct. 18, at the Chapin Memorial on Ford Avenue. At right, GOHS President Janet Potter presents a certificate of appreciation – and a hug – to past president John Carney, who is leaving the board.
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EDITORIAL
Preserve, Strengthen Common-Sense County Board
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n this newspaper’s 2011 endorsement editorial, the county Board of Representatives was described as “stodgy, ossified, airless.” What a difference two years can make. Today’s county board, guided by a bi-partisan coalition, is cheerful, energetic and problem-solving. The “three M” issues – The Manor, microwave and MOSA – are well on their way to resolution in optimal ways. The focus – in a county that, like much of the nation, is wearily suffering through a sixth year of The Great Recession – has now shifted to economic development. Tourism has been privatized, put in the hands of the professionals at The Otesaga, the Hall of Fame and our other outstanding institutions of hospitality. The alphabet agencies – the IDA and OCDC – are en route to being largely privatized as well, meaning they will have to seek out projects and recruit fee-paying entities to survive. This is as it should be. • All of this activity is the result of, if you will, a second palace coup. The first, in 2006, was the unholy alliance between minority Democrats and county Rep. Don Lindberg, R-Worcester, that seized control from the majority Republicans. In the years that followed, the atmosphere in the board room and committee meetings was toxic. On Jan. 2, 2012, it looked like more of the same as old warhorses – Lindberg, former chair Jim Powers, R-Butternuts, and Rich Murphy, D-Town of Oneonta – angled for the chairmanship.
• There are three reasons to maintain status quo, at least for the time being. • One, it’s been broke, and that was awful. It ain’t broke now – a sensible coalition is holding sway. So let’s leave it alone while Manor (high-quality privatization and an $8 million annual savings), microwave (a broadband system now being installed) and MOSA HOMETOWN ONEONTA (allowing the regional landReelecting county Reps. Kathy Clark, Otego, left, and Beth Rosenthal, fill system to lapse into a Roseboom, second from left, and electing Ed Lentz, Garrattsville, and Janet cheaper, more flexible, priHurley Quackenbush, Town of Oneonta, will preserve and strengthen the vately run one) are resolved. common-sense, bipartisan Otsego County Board of Representatives. No fixin’ needed. Suddenly, county Rep. In District #4, the likeable of issues the county faces. • Two, the county DemoLinda Rowinski, Dand approachable RepubTheir opponents, Democrat cratic Party isn’t where it Oneonta, electrified the lican, Janet Hurley QuackStu Anderson and Repubshould be (and, under enerroom by nominating a enbush, is a veteran town lican Bill Glockler, are getic county chair Richard Republican colleague, board member, a sensible well-spoken and motivated Abbate of Cooperstown, at Kathy Clark of Otego, as jumping-off position for challengers who, it should some point no doubt will chair. Another Democrat, county rep. Democrat Dan be hoped, will remain in the be). The on-again, off-again Oneonta’s Kay Stuligross, Buttermann is an engaging public arena; but there’s no departure of county Treawent along, and the coup newcomer from Arizona, good argument for unseatsurer Dan Crowell (now was complete. but with a year’s experience ing Clark or Rosenthal. delayed) was mishandled by The result has been two in his new county, it’s too The other three contested mixed signals, missed deadyears of amicable goversoon; there’s not enough races are Republican incum- lines and iffy petitions. The nance – a desirable status context. bent Jim Powers and Demo- electorate was ill served. quo. It just makes sense The Republicans now crat Teresa Winchester What’s happening in the for all of us to endorse that control 3,529 weighted in #2 (Butternuts-MorTown of Otsego highway status quo on Election Day, votes; the Democrats, 2,538, ris-Pittsfield, 495 votes); superintendent race is even Tuesday, Nov. 5. a 991 margin. Electing Democratic incumbent John more dismaying. Mark • Lentz and Hurley Quacken- Kosmer and Republican diLorenzo, son-in-law of Because of the county bush would shift 127 votes Rick Hulse Jr. in #8 (Town the former Democratic board’s weighted voting to the Democrat column, of Otsego, 390 votes), and county chair, Hank Nicols system, the majority could but keep the bi-partisan two newcomers, Democrat of Cooperstown, emerged hang on two districts: The majority in place by an 864 Amy Hornburg-Heilveil and as the party’s nominee, Hartwick-Milford-New margin. Republican Craig Gelbsman though he didn’t even live Lisbon District #5 and the Republican Clark in the in #12 (City of Oneonta, in the town. (Nicols argued Town of Oneonta’s District Otsego-Laurens District #3 326 votes). diLorenzo only had to “in#4. Both incumbents, Reand Democrat Beth RosenIf Lentz, Hurley-Quaken- tend” residency.) This touch publican Pauline Koren and thal in the Cherry Valleybush, Clark and Rosenthal of nepotism is a throwback, Democrat Murphy respecMiddlefield-Roseboom win, those final three seats eroding confidence in how tively, are retiring. District #7 have both earned can’t shift the balance. The the local Democrats would In District #5, Democrat reelection on the merits. numbers are insufficient. govern. The Republican, Ed Lentz, a patent lawyer, They are smart, flexible, The bi-partisan majority John Schallert Jr., and informer county Democratic interested in the broad range would be assured. dependent Bryan Pernat are chair and New Lisbon Town acceptable alternatives. hether you agree or disagree with this editorial, you Board member, is the better • Three, the battle against have one more edition to state your views. Letters choice. Republican Jamie fracking has been won. to the Editor for the final edition before Election Day Waters deserves a continuTwo years ago, with Gasare due by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. ing vote of thanks for, with tem test drilling on CrumE-mail them to info@allotsego.com wife Brenda, organizing the horn Mountain and in Irish Fax them to (607) 547-6080 Goodyear Polar Bear Jump Hollow, town bans under Or mail them to HOMETOWN ONEONTA, for 18 years now, but he Box 890, Cooperstown NY 13326 challenge in the courts, and has no track record in local Remember, polls are open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 a state moratorium in doubt, government. a strong anti-fracking mes-
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sage was essential. Now, it’s generally understood the Marcellus shale is too thin here to be profitably tapped. And town bans have been strongly upheld in state Supreme Court and its Appellate Division, (although the state Court of Appeals still has the final word). Think about it: There’s no dividend in Governor Cuomo, eyeing higher office, to make any decision at all, certainly not a pro-fracking one. (Does he want Yoko Ono demonstrating at every stop on his presidential campaign trail?) Plus, there’s a well-funded alliance against fracking that would tie up any pro decision for many years. If the Democrats were to win a majority they, hand in hand with Sustainable Otsego, would focus on fracking, fracking, fracking. Please. Fracking requires oversight, but we’ve won, for the time being anyhow. It’s one issue of many, but a secondary one for the foreseeable future. • The Otsego County Board of Representatives is on the right track. In alliance with the colleges and the business community, it is building a multi-pronged effort to maximize the benefits of tourism, technology and economic growth to stem the brain-drain and halt Upstate’s long decline right here in Otsego County. Let’s stay the course, reelect Kathy Clark – in District #3 and then as chair – and endorse the bipartisan alliance that includes Rosenthal, and likely will be bolstered by promising newcomers like Lentz and Hurley-Quackenbush. We’re going places, the right places. Let’s not derail all the good things headed our way.
LETTERS
Down-To-Earth, Approachable, Elect Janet Hurley Quackebush To the Editor: Once in a while a politician comes along who doesn’t fit the typical mold. One who connects with people, acts without regard for political self-interest, and who simply tries to serve their constituents best. That’s Janet Quackenbush. Janet, now a Town Board member and long active in Oneonta, is well liked for her plain talk and down-to-earth approach to
complex issues. The fact that so many people signed a petition urging her to run for the county board just shows she’s the candidate of the people, not the political bosses. We need Janet on the county board, and people from all walks of life can be very comfortable voting for Janet HurleyQuackenbush for the county board. RAY MANNION Oneonta
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In Age Of Obamacare, Independent Bassett May Not Be Best Local Health-Care Option To the Editor: James Northrup’s letter on Bill Streck’s leadership in your last edition is right on the mark. Dr. Streck’s performance has been brilliant and in Bassett’s great interest in its content and tenure. Mr. Northup raises interesting questions, however, about the future of Bassett’s independence. I’m not sure that anyone can accurately answer questions of whether Bassett is big enough to survive as an independent entity and, if Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital has been serving it could, whether that would the Cooperstown area for almost a century. be in the best interests of squeezed out of our communities, remainthe communities the system has chosen to ing hospital and health system boards have serve. to develop measures for assuring their The Bassett board’s responsibility in region’s health-care needs are being met in picking a new CEO should not be based, the most effective way. That is a responsiin my judgment, on the assumption that bility board members have to our citizens maintaining independence of the entity and, for that matter, the state Department of headquartered in Cooperstown is the best Health. approach to providing optimal health-care The challenge for the Bassett board is to services for those residing in our region. find a leader of Dr. Streck’s caliber to lead In the world of Obamacare, with compethem in meeting that responsibility. tition (the ultimate mechanism for assuring RICHARD P. MILLER JR. an institution’s effectiveness) rapidly being Oneonta
Crime Rare, But Cooperstown Police Department At Ready
To the Editor: I want to express my thanks to the Cooperstown police department, Chief Covert, Officer Kilman and their staff for the speedy recovery of my car, which was stolen on Main Street Monday afternoon, Oct. 7. Within 24 hours, my car had been located and returned to me.
We take safety and the lack of crime in Cooperstown for granted; it was very reassuring to know that when pressed into action, the Cooperstown P.D. has the insight and professionalism to handle such situations for residents of the village. ROBERT SCHNEIDER Cooperstown
Vote For Volpe, He’s Active In Life Of Town To the Editor: I am writing to ask you to support Fred Volpe for Oneonta Town Board in the upcoming election. He has lived in Oneonta for over 25 years. Fred is a man of great intelligence and integrity. He listens and sincerely cares about the families in Oneonta. He has been very active in the community, serving on the Oneonta Town Planning Board for more than nine years, serving on the YMCA board, being a fire commissioners and local business owner. As a property owner in the town, I am pleased to know he is in favor of no increase in town property taxes. Fred has no special interests other than fairly representing the people in the Town of Oneonta. I urge residents of the Town of Oneonta to go to the polls and vote for Fred Volpe. He will make a difference. CAROL CHESSER Oneonta
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History
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125 Years Ago
Will Randall, the 17-year-old son of E.P. Randall, a machinist at the railroad shops, was almost instantly killed soon after five o’clock yesterday afternoon by a pistol shot from his own hand. Young Randall and Harry McLean, son of M. McLean of the Central Hotel, were in the workshop of Randall’s father, which is in the upper story of the Randall house on Front Street. A short time since the boys had come into possession of a 38-calibre revolver, and young Randall had been cleaning it in the shop. After this was done he loaded it and went to the stoop and fired a shot. Then, returning to the workshop, he said lightly to young McLean. “I am going to shoot myself.” Then, pointing the revolver toward his head, he pulled the trigger. The ball entered almost the exact center of the forehead and penetrated the brain. Without a word he fell backward to the floor. Young McLean, badly frightened, rushed downstairs and hastened for Dr. Entler, whose services, however, were not needed as Randall was dead when he reached the house. October 1888
80 Years Ago
Hulbert Hall opened in the fall of 1972 with 452 beds and seats for 492 in the dining area. Burton Hulbert had a long and distinguished career at the Wilber National Bank where he started as an employee in 1918. October 1973
30 Years Ago
President Reagan asked the widow of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday to take no offense from his remarks about whether King had been a Communist sympathizer. In a personal letter written 18 days ago, to New Hampshire’s Governor Meldrim Thomson, Reagan had expressed reservations about creating a legal holiday in King’s honor, but said the perception of King as an “immoral man who associated with communist agents” was “based on an image, not reality.” On Wednesday night, a few hours after the Senate voted overwhelmingly to establish a holiday honoring King, the president told a news conference he would sign the bill. Governor Thomson had asked President Reagan to veto the bill, calling King “a man of immoral character whose frequent association with leading agents of communism is well established.” Reagan telephoned Mrs. King before leaving Washington for a weekend of golf at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, which has no black members. October 1983
100 Years Ago
On Tuesday afternoon, November 4, Sousa’s band of 93 people will visit Oneonta for a matinee performance, and all people in the city who love really good music and who know what that greatest of bands can do are sure to make every effort to hear the concert. The band will arrive at Oneonta from Glens Falls and after the matinee concert they will leave at 5 o’clock for Binghamton where they are to play in the evening. The cost of getting this attraction at the Oneonta Theatre is very high, but the quality of the production should guarantee the sale of every seat in the house. Dr. Frank Marx, a well-known Andes young man, and Dr. David Mills, formerly of Providence, R.I., have formed a co-partnership for the practice of medicine and surgery in Oneonta and vicinity with headquarters in Oneonta. Their offices will be at 7 Ford Avenue. The young men are both graduates of New York University and Bellvue Hospital Medical College. October 1913
60 Years Ago
All of Oneonta and the surrounding area have been invited today to attend the inauguration of Hartwick College’s fourth president, Dr. Miller A.F. Ritchie. Some 1,000 delegates and official guests, including leading educators from throughout the United States will participate. Special busloads have been chartered from Rochester and other cities. Today is also Founders Day at Hartwick. Oneonta’s Mayor, Roger Hughes, has proclaimed Saturday, October 24, “Inauguration Day” in Dr. Ritchie’s honor. Special programs are to be broadcast over station WDOS. Automobile dealers will transport the delegates. Inauguration ceremonies are scheduled for the morning with a reception in the afternoon
20 Years Ago
Community Maternity Services is offering a newborn assessment program in conjunction with A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital. This early intervention effort seeks to identify through the Brazelton October 1933 Assessment an infant’s neurological and behavioral strengths and weaknesses. During the 20-minute assessment, parents learn about their child’s unique and a semi-formal inauguration ball in the evening. Tickets personality traits and how to interpret their infant’s behavare available for a luncheon at the State Armory. Among the ior. The program includes light and sound response, reflexdignitaries will be newly elected officers of the college’s es and behavioral orientation. board of trustees – Dr. Morris C. Skinner, Albany, who October 1993 was re-elected board chairman; Charles Ryder, Cobleskill, vice-chairman; Clyde Bresee, treasurer; and Warren Shaver, Elsmere, secretary. October 1953 The number of American women ages 15 to 44, who are foregoing altogether, or putting off motherhood, has grown to 44 percent according to U.S. Census Bureau data colThe State University Board of Trustees has approved the lected in 2002. An estimated 26.7 million women of childbearing age often cite getting an education and establishing naming of the newest and largest dormitory at SUCO in a career as priorities that have affected their decisions about honor of Burton Hulbert, a prominent Oneonta civic leader child-bearing. The percentage has increased by 10 percent and banker who, at the time of his death on January 7, since the 1990 census when roughly 24.3 million women 1972, was a member of the College Advisory Council. The were in that class. “It’s just difficult to explain to people dormitory is in its second year of operation. Officially the that we don’t hate kids,” said Anne Hare, a married fitness building was designated Stage XV Dormitory and Dining Hall Complex. It was unofficially dubbed “Phippie Hall” by program coordinator from Georgia. “It’s just that we don’t students. Located on the right hand side of Ravine Parkway want our own.” In a counter trend, more married couples are choosing adoption as an alternative. at the entrance to the college campus from West Street, October 2003
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The Arc Otsego celebrates NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH (NDEAM) Our Community Employment Services Division and The Vocational Training Center say
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Community Employers Aramark Corporation at Hartwick College Bassett Medical Center BJ’s Wholesalers Boys & Girls’ Club-Sidney Brewery Ommegang Burger King The Daily Star The Dreams Park Doubleday Café Friendly’s Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Hampshire House Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Home Depot K-Mart– Sidney MAMCO McDonald’s at Oneonta/Chestnut St. McDonald’s at Wal-Mart Mickey’s Place New York Central Mutual The Otesaga Hotel Panera Bread Pathfinder Village Prestige Services, Inc. at Nader Towers Price Chopper/Cooperstown Price Chopper/Oneonta Salvation Army Scholet Furniture Silver Dollar Optical Sodexo SUNY Oneonta Springbrook Wal-Mart Wendy’s Worcester Market YMCA
Community Employment Assessment Sites A.O. Fox Hospital Bassett Medical Center Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Holiday Inn MAMCO McDonald’s at Oneonta/Chestnut St. New York State Historical Association Rite Aid at Price Chopper Plaza Sodexo SUNY Oneonta Wal-Mart
Community Employment Transition Sites Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q Bugbee Children’s Center Oneonta School District/Center St. Family Resource Network Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Salvation Army Silver Dollar Optical Sodexo SUNY Oneonta
The Vocational Training Center Aaron Industries Recycling Division ACCO Brands USA LLC Catskill Craftsmen, Inc. Corning Incorporated Life Sciences Gordon B. Roberts Agency, Inc. NYSID Sullivan Industries T.S. Pink Corporation United Dividers
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Miller To Ensure Oneonta ‘Center Of Universe’ MILLER/From A1 needed another development organization, albeit informal. “And,” he continued, “the fact that the city and the town are joining together to try to increase the coordination and collaboration of all of those entities is, from my point of view, an entirely appropriate place to be.” The alliance defines its area of focus as being within a 30-mile radius of the city, according to a memorandum the mayor sent to the prospective participants, including City Manager
Mike Long, Citizen Voices’ Bill Mirabito, Bill Davis of the Executive Service Corps, Southside Mall General Manager Louisa Montanti and others. “It covers ... everything up to around Cooperstown and north,” Miller said. “We have a map ... it basically puts Oneonta at the center of the universe and it goes out to Chobani and New York Central Mutual and Amphenol and the dairy companies in Delaware County; down to Sidney, up to Cooperstown, over to Cobleskill, etc., and we believe
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COUNTY/From A1 nesses, see how they can employ people who will come buy houses in this area. We are graduating a lot of smart young kids who should stay here.” For freelance artist Amy Hornburg Heilveil, small business can expand beyond Main Street and out into the world with expanded rural broadband Internet access. “Businesses need that broadband to process orders and get the word out,” she said. “In this day and age, if you don’t have a web presence, you’ll go unnoticed.” Hornburg also hopes to begin a search for a county manager. “Most of the counties that have added one found that in the first year or two, the manager can find enough money to pay their own salary. You can find the money for anything if you want it bad enough.”
Ideally, she said, such a manager would have economic development experience, who could write grants and find what businesses are looking to come to the area. But for the economy to develop, Gelbsman says, people need to have money to spend, and he’s proposing that area businesses increase their wages. “People seem to fight that around here,” he said. “But everything’s getting more expensive. I have 25 people working for me, and it’s tough, but I try to provide them with good benefits.” Both candidates don’t see fracking as a repair for the county’s economic woes. “There won’t be any in my district, but it does affect the county,” said Gelbsman. “I love my nature, I love my
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drinking water. What are we risking, and what’s the gain?” “I know people in Pennsylvania who can turn on the tap and light their water on fire,” said Hornburg. “It’s frightening.” But for all her views, she plans to be a voice for the people. “If my constituents want me to do something, even if I’m opposed to it, I have to represent them. I’m going to fight for what my district wants, even if it’s not popular with other districts. But I’ll always do what’s in the best interest of the county.” “We need a great representative in the city of Oneonta,” said Gelbsman. “Because we’re not just a city – we’re part of a community.”
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HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-7
Hartwick College’s Sees Opportunity In Regional Brewery Expansions BEER/From A1 businesses maintain a constant quality of their products, such as yogurt, cheese, wine and beer. The concept is now on the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Commission’s list of preferred projects for funding in the region. “What goes on in the brewing process is biochemistry,� Arthurs said. “The quality and composition of the beer can change, even if you follow the same recipe, because yeast is a living organism.� She has been meeting with breweries, wineries, natural food stores and farmers markets to discuss their needs and common
rise, said Arthur. “There’s such a demand for testing for health benefits,� she said. “Most breweries don’t have a lab, so they send their samples out to labs in California or Kentucky. It’s a cost for small breweries and businesses, but we have all that equipment.� Specialized labs and internships with local Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA breweries—Ommegang has already taken on a few inMargaret Arthurs terns—would give students points out another of Hartwick’s offerings: a hands-on experience. Great views. Arthurs hopes that students would also write papers grounds. “New York has and present at food science great resources in the public/private partnership,� she conferences. And the proposed classes said. wouldn’t just be for science The demand for training majors. Arthurs is hoping in food science is on the
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“Cider mills, local dairies, distilleries and farmers markets—they’re well-established and growing.� And though the program is still in the planning stages, Arthur says the faculty and the project partners are already getting excited. “It’s an industry that’s part of our culture,� she said. “And business is booming.�
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MLS#86051 - Panoramic views and privacy with this custom 3 BR, 3 bath new home. Energy-efficient. Offered w/10 acres but more acreage available. $295,000 Call Michelle Curran @ 518-469-5603
MLS#89246 - Professionally restored post-and-beam 3 BR, 2 ½ bath home on 16.11 acres w/breathtaking views. Beamed ceilings and pine floors in great room, country kitchen, studio, family room, library/den. 1700+ sq ft workshop, pole barn w/ 2 horse stalls, stocked pond, orchard, pasture and woods. $399,900 Call Michelle Curran @ 518-469-5603 (cell)
New Listing! MLS#91255 - Great bldg lot in Richfield but just inside Richfield Springs line so no village taxes. Village water available. Large shed. Access from South St. or Cty Rte 25A. Nearly 1 acre parcel. $22,500 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#91195 - Turn-key, pristine 4 BR, 2 bath home on the lake. Home has been completely renovated and is sold fully furnished. Currently used as Summer baseball rental, owner-occupied the rest of year. $264,900 Call William Vagliardo @ 607-287-8568 (cell) MLS#89098 – Otsego Lake-front home sits on 1.23 acres. 4,400 +/- sq ft of living space. Beautiful home and location. $850,000 Call Pamela V. Andela @ 315-717-1907 (cell)
New Listing! MLS#91062 – Great location in a great neighborhood. Downstairs is complete, upstairs is a work in progress. 2-car garage, woodworking shed, park-like private backyard. $78,000 Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)
New Listing! MLS#91362 - Approx. ½ of this large warehouse is insulated and htd. Commercially zoned. Easy access to Cty Rte 22, near State Rte 28 and Rte 20. $53,900 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
MLS#87725 – Price is negotiable. Make an offer, owner is anxious to sell. Nearly 3.5 acres w/views of Canadarago Lake. Private lane access and dock. Great views, water access and low taxes. $62,900 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512 (cell)
New Listing! MLS#90345 - Close to I-88, this turnof-the-century classic farmette features hardwood floors, woodstove and craftsmanship of yesteryear. Large outbuilding was once a wood-working shop. $149,000 Call Adam Karns 607-244-9633 (cell)
MLS#89527 - Well maintained stately home on 1.25 acres w/mature trees. 5 BRs, 2 baths, sun porches, attic, dry basement, new roof, detached 2-stall garage. Includes .25 acres of terraced shore front w/63’ of private lakefront on Canadarago Lake. $324,900 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512 (cell) MLS#85578 - Perfectly situated on 26+ acres with spectacular views, this solid contemporary build is close to Cooperstown. Property includes over 200’ additional road frontage and well on Cty Rte 33. $189,000 Call Adam Karns 607-244-9633 (cell)
MLS#89549 - Original 1840 farmhouse in Fly Creek on 5.13 acres. Easy walk to the Fly Creek General Store, Fly Creek goes right through property. Spacious lawn w/over 200’ on Cty Hwy 26. Mature trees, hardwood floors, new furnace, paved driveway, 2-stall garage. $269,900 Call the Sluyter Team @ 315-520-6512
MLS#91716 - Attention restoration project seekers: 2 BR farmhouse on 35 acres w large pond, 2 barns. 1540’ of road frontage, w/additional building sites for rental potential. Other homes and additional acreage available. Call Lynn at 607-434-1061 (cell)
MLS#90906 - 3 - 4 BRs, 3 baths, 4+/- acres, 2-car garage, paved driveway! Wood-burning fireplace, sunroom w/skylights and pellet stove, 1st flr laundry, central air, covered stone patio and deck. Finished basement, large fenced yard and back from road. $189,900 Call Katherine L. Fistrowicz @ 607-267-2683 (cell) MLS#84923 - Renovated 3 BR, 2½ bath farmhouse on 3.2 acres. Country kitchen w/stainless appliances, LR and formal DR w/fireplaces, large master suite. Fencing, run-in shed and barn for horses or livestock. $250,000 Call Michelle A. Curran @ 518-469-5603 (cell) MLS#89799 - 3 BR, 1 bath single family home, w/new appliances, replacement windows, newer roof, new hot water tank, hardwood floors, custom-made closets in upstairs BR. Garage w/screened-in porch. $112,000 Call William Vagliardo @ 607-287-8568 (cell)
MLS#84325 – 19 Bronk Street, Oneonta. Well maintained center-city 3 family home. Owner occupied? Investment property? The choice is yours! Lots of upgrades! Current COC and separate utilities make this a great find. $214,900 Call or text David @ 607-435-4800 (cell)
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MLS#89644 - Charm and character in this 5 BR country home in Jefferson. Newer roof on 6 acres w/large barn, outbuilding and new 2-car garage w/radiant heat. Call Lynn Lesperence @ 607-434-1061 (cell)
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This home has been well maintained featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths with laundry room on the second floor. Eat in kitchen with dining room open to the living room, both with refinished Oak hardwood floors. Nice sized yard is slightly wooded, private and fenced in with a 20 X 12 deck off the kitchen. Also features a spacious, wrap around front porch for more outdoor space. Conveniently located to elementary school, downtown, parks and bus route. $119,900 MLS #91665
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(7798) Engaging country residence on 5.70 acres with a pond. Home features 3 BRs, 2 baths, modern kitchen, gas woodstove, radiant-floor heat, metal roof, large front porch, thermal glass, pine paneling, laminate flooring and storage shed. West of Cooperstown. Edmeston Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive–$139,500
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(7797) Home features 5 BRs and3 baths, on 3+ acres w/ rolling hill vistas. Beamed cathedral ceiling and fireplace in LR, formal DR, guest suite. Light and airy ambiance, den, master suite w/walk-in closets and access to deck w/ hot tub. Custom kitchen w/island, soapstone countertop. Wide plank floors, radiant heat. Cooperstown Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive–$740,000
(7395) Exceptional 5 BR/3+ bath countryside home has spacious layout w/family room, den, large LR, 2 fireplaces, center entry, oak flooring, ceramic tile baths, breakfast nook, formal DR w/fireplace. Large deck, barn. 4 miles from Cooperstown. Cooperstown Schools. Hubbell’s Exclusive–$399,000
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Beautifully maintained home w/ lots of original woodwork. Open floor plan! Fenced in yard and nearly 700 sq.ft. of decking. Built-in sunken hot-tub stays! Garage w/ workshop and woodstove. Stunning kitchen w/stainless steel appliances and dining area which opens onto the back deck. New radiant heating system! Exit Team Advantage Realty 5366 Main Street, Oneonta 607-433-8326 • www.exitta.com
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Skyview Chalet is a lake home w/a boat house and over 100´ lake frontage. Hardwood floors throughout. 4 BRs, one w/second story deck. LR and DR have beamed ceilings and fieldstone, wood-burning fireplaces. Screened porch, new large deck, new stairs leading to the lake, new septic system. Cottage is set off the road w/plenty of parking. It does need some TLC to bring it back to what it once was but when done it will be a wonderful family vacation home. The price is well below the current assessment. Call to see this Otsego Lake home; you could be enjoying autumn on the lake! Exclusively offered by Don Olin Realty at $349,000
Historic home, set on the edge of Gilbertsville. Huge, gracious front porch w/ views of farm and fields, mountains and always changing nature. House has so much original charm; wide, wooden floorboards, huge hearth in the dining room, architectural details, lovely oddities, claw foot tub, a fireplace in the library, mantles, leaded glass windows, and woodwork on all 3 floors of this amazing treasure. The 5 Acres include gardens, woods, a circular drive, a beautiful two-story barn with workshop and garage. $279,000 MLS#89759