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Gov. Hochul boosts booster availability At press time, Governor Kathy Hochul said New York is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to include those “who continue to feel at risk to the virus.” Citing concerns over what she called a “still raging” Delta variant, the onset of winter weather, the pending holiday season, and increasing rates of transmission, the Governor reiterated her call for New Yorkers to protect themselves and others with a vaccine and by following now-standard safety protocols. The Governor did not rule out “larger safety protocols” should COVID numbers remain at their new peak.

What’s open, What’s closed It’s no longer a safe bet that your favorite stores are open for business on Thanksgiving Day itself — so check with them before you head out — but you just know that they’ll be open for business on Friday, November 26.

Cooperstown Village Hall, Oneonta City Hall, and Otsego County offices all remain closed on both Thankgiving (November 25), and Friday, November 26.

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Rescues get all the love at ‘Dog House’

By Tara Barnwell About a year-and-a-half ago, Liz Keller bought Mossy Creek Kennel in Cherry Valley, changed the name to “El-Liza’s Dog House at Mossy Creek Kennel,” and adopted the motto, “The Bed and Biscuit Getaway.”

For someone dedicated to animal rescue, the ‘Dog House’ is a passion project.

“We’re so much more than just dog grooming, boarding, and training,” Ms. Keller said. “My background is mostly in animal rescue, specifically dogs.”

She grew up in Queens, New York, and volunteered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in Manhattan, then opened her own kennel in Sullivan County. She decided to attend veterinary school for an associate’s degree in vet science after holding a job in the banking industry.

“I didn’t like vet science,” she said. “It was too clinical and technical. I started working as a dog control officer in upstate New York and worked closely with the New York State Police investigating cruelty cases. That jump-started my love of rescue.”

“I’ve brought these contacts and expertise to Cherry Valley,” she said. “I founded a nonprofit, ‘Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers,’ where we pair veterans with dogs.

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Liz Keller gets a slobbery kiss from Layla, while Isaiah Bowen, assistant rescue director, smiles for the camera.

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“It’s amazing how a dog can be a companion and add so much to someone’s life,” she said.

Which brings us to Layla.

Layla, a Mastiff mix, came from a good family but, in Ms. Keller’s words, “had some problems,” including the need for a front-leg amputation.

“The family was great but couldn’t care for her,” she said. “So we rescued her. We took care of her medical needs and now she’s better than ever. She’s up and running like nothing ever happened.”

“We’d love to have Layla adopted by someone close by so we can help with any issues that might come up, someone who can handle a specialneeds dog,” Ms. Keller said. “She’s a real sweetheart!”

The profits from the kennel side of the business help fund the rescue effort.

“COVID shut us down with donations,” she said. “The regular ways of raising money don’t work anymore so we have to get more creative. The State Police K-9 units and Department of Environmental Conservation use our boarding services for their dogs. We also have personal donations that help, as well.”

The Dog House at Mossy Creek Kennel currently offers 20 dogs for adoption. Go to ellizasdoghouse. com for more information.

to bring them together with a dog that matches their lifestyle.”

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Need a wreath for the holidays?

The Cooperstown Art Association holds its “Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival” on Saturday, November 27, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., in the upstairs ballroom gallery in Cooperstown’s Village Hall at 22 Main Street.

The festival features some 100 wreaths available for silent auction, donated by area artists, craftspeople, and busiTara Barnwell nesses. Bidders can drop by throughout the day to make sure they’re still the highest bidder on the wreath or wreaths of their choice. And at 4 p.m., the Association draws the winning ticket in its “Dinner’s on Us” raffle; the prize is a week’s worth of gift certificates valued at $400 for use at local restaurants.

All proceeds from Adorn-a-Door help support the Cooperstown Art Association and its scholarship fund for area high school seniors.

Helios ‘Tree’ ceremony Sunday

Helios Care hosts its annual Tree of Lights ceremony at 297 River Street Service Road in Oneonta on Sunday, November 12, at 2 p.m. The event offers the chance to remember loved ones with readings, remarks, music, and the purchase of a personalized ornament to be placed on the tree. The Tree of Lights remains lit with ornaments added throughout the holiday season. Similar events take place in Delhi and Cobleskill. The not-for-profit Helios Care provides support for children and adults faced with a life-limiting illness, as well as their caregivers and families.

Visit helioscare.org or call 607-432-6773 for information on how to purchase an ornament.

Donations get Scriven match

The Scriven Foundation will match donations made to the Cooperstown Food Pantry now through December 31, 2021, up to $7,500 — leading to a potential $15,000 raised to benefit those facing food insecurity in northern Otsego County.

“We are grateful to the Scriven Foundation for doubling the impact of our community’s generosity during this holiday season,” said Mary Kate Kenney, executive director of the Food Pantry. “We are able to purchase about $10 worth of food for every dollar we spend as a member of the

Regional Food Bank in Latham.”

The Food Pantry served an average of 152 households and 556 people per month in 2020.

Support the Pantry by donating online via PayPal at cooperstownfoodpantry.org, or mail a check to the Cooperstown Food Pantry at 25 Church Street, Cooperstown, New York, 13326. For more information, visit cooperstownfoodpantry.org or its Facebook page at www.facebook. com/CooperstownFoodPantry.

It snowed, but leaf pickup is on

This week’s dollop of snow covered up the piles of leaves Cooperstown residents have raked curbside, but the village’s Department of Public Works is still out there for leaf pickup.

Village Clerk Jenna Utter’s “Village Voices” newsletter reminds residents to not blow or rake leaves into the streets.

Place the leaves loose between the curb and sidewalk, away from trees, poles, and fire hydrants, and don’t use plastic or paper bags as the village picks up the leaves using its truck vacuum.

Residents also can take green waste at any time to the Village Street Garage on Linden Avenue.

Direct questions to Mitch Hotaling, DPW Superintendent, at 607-547-2411.

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Kindness: Upstate New York’s specialty!

By Tara Barnwell Picture this: you’re at a local grocery store. In a hurry. You get what you need and run out of the store and it’s pouring rain. You get home and realize you left

your purse in the shopping cart in the parking lot. Your stomach tightens as you remember you had your monthly rent, in cash, in a bank envelope in your purse. You feel sick.

Not a good situation, but this happened to a young woman in Cooperstown just last week. She was devastated when she went back to the store parking lot and found her purse had been turned in, but the envelope gone. Now what is she going to do?

This woman, who asked to go by Kristy for this story, simply posted on Facebook’s “Celebrate Cooperstown” page asking for whomever took her rent money to please return it.

“I have an eight-year-old daughter and I’m a single mom,” she said.

“I didn’t know what to do. I was devastated.”

“Rent is due, my daughter’s birthday is soon, the holidays are coming. I wasn’t going to judge or question

anyone, I just really needed that money back.”

Many responded, as people do on Facebook, offering prayers and hope.

But a few kind souls opened a Venmo account for her. Donations started rolling in.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Kristy said.

“These people don’t even know me and they were donating money to help me out. I genuinely don’t know how to express how grateful I am at everyone’s generosity. This year has been rough, I lost everything because of domestic violence in my house.”

“I went from crying tears of despair to tears of happiness and gratefulness,” she said. “The money was way over what I had lost. I don’t even know who coordinated it, it was just a whole community coming together. My heart is so full.”

We all need a story like this right before Thanksgiving!

CCS grad now a prof Rachael H. KuchKuch-Cecconi Cecconi, M.D., a was accepted 2007 graduate of into a twoCooperstown High year fellowSchool, was recently ship in Child appointed to Upstate and Adolescent Medical University’s P s y c h i a t r y, Department of which she Psychiatry as a completed this clinical assistant year.

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Richard Sternberg, M.D.

How was it?

A big success.

We salute the Cooperstown Central School’s varsity boys’ soccer team for a 2021 season that was a resounding success, a joy to witness, and a giant step forward on our slow walk ‘back to normal.’

We send that same salute to the Cherry Valley/ Springfield boys’ varsity soccer team, Cooperstown’s girls varsity swimmers, Oneonta’s boys’ varsity cross country runners, the Head of the Fish and Head of the Charles rowers, and every other school team and athlete who got out there and played your game.

Take a bow, too, you coaches, assistants, volunteers, parents, teachers, bus drivers, car caravan coordinators, and anyone who guided and supported players along their ways, then made sure the sports stepped aside for homework and other school duties.

If last year was a year like none other, this year — regardless of the outcome of any single game or any season — had to be a bounceback like none other. Every practice, every contest, every chilly rainstorm or blustery afternoon an opportunity to root for people who a year ago stared out onto empty fields and, perhaps — like the rest of us — wondered if they’d ever get out there and play again.

The pandemic didn’t magically disappear over the summer months and indeed continues to rear its ugly head in caseload count, as well as in challenging every coach, player, and school administrator to decipher the moving-goalpost guidelines that either allow or don’t allow our students to play.

But to all who rose to that particular and unique demand, well done.

To be sure, there are individual disappointments along the way. Maybe a game lost, or a season with a not-so-stellar record. Perhaps a few on-the-field trip-ups that these kids will remember forever, and probably many more that were forgotten within seconds.

And while these things indeed matter, they can’t outdo the fact that every one of these teams hit the ultimate goal: they got to compete.

Big congratulations to all those teams with shining season-ending records — you did great and you deserve every accolade. And every one of you out there who put on a school uniform and got on the field and, as they say, ‘left it all out there,’ we hope you had fun. That’s what it’s all about.

Bravo, too, to the Cooperstown Central School Thespians for their production of “Wind in the Willows.”

We bring that up in this otherwise-about-sports editorial because for the student actors and musicians, they’re inching us all back to normal, as well. It’s no small feat to put on a show when everyone has to arrive and participate masked and distant, but put on a show they did.

We’re looking forward to more in the months ahead.

High school’s winter sports are coming back soon, with basketball and other teams starting to wander through the same logistics that confronted football and soccer and swimming teams. Student musicians are working hard on holiday-season concerts on tap in the weeks to come, welcoming residents to enjoy a night of music.

These all are important extra-curricular events for the students and for all of us in the communities where they take place. A year ago, we wondered if we’d ever be able to do these things again. Thanks to the hard work of the students, the teachers, the parents, and the coaches, it’s beginning to look a lot like we very well might be able to enjoy ourselves in the winter months ahead.

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Hey Aaron Rodgers, Man Up! Last week a friend told me a story that should have surprised me, but unfortunately I was inured to. In fact, you could say I had been immunized to the situation.

Her friend who she had worked with frequently over the past few months, came up to her smiling and announced that he had finally “bit the bullet” and had gotten vaccinated against COVID. He had refused up to that point because of concerns he heard about, mostly from the internet. My friend was a bit shocked because the other person had previously told her that he was immunized when they first started working on a project together several months previously.

When questioned about that, he said that he was sure that she would insist on wearing masks and even working remotely from each other if he told her that he weren’t vaccinated against COVID-19. He really hated wearing a mask and wanted to work together. He was immunized, just not against COVID. He had, after all, been immunized as a child against measles, mumps, chicken pox, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. He finally acknowledged that he knew he was misleading but insisted he had made a true statement.

Which brings me to future football Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers, who one-and-a-half weeks ago had to acknowledge that he wasn’t vaccinated when random testing, required under NFL rules with agreement with the Player’s Association, showed him positive for COVID. He had told people that he had been immunized but never actually said that he was vaccinated against COVID. He has consistently stated that he felt he was in the right.

He said that he made some comments that “people might have felt were misleading” and took “full responsibility” for those comments. He didn’t apologize for saying something that he must have known was misleading. He then went on to say he only wanted to discuss football and that he didn’t

want to be in the middle of a political discussion.

This reminds me of Charles Barkley, who said, “I am not a role model.” Sorry, Aaron, you are a role model to thousands — if not millions — of people. You wanted to, and felt you were qualified to, replace Alex Trebek, a Canadian and American icon known for getting the facts right.

Thankfully, you weren’t, or we would be going through another “Jeopardy” host scandal right now (not that that would be correct either).

Aaron Rodgers’s father said last week that he was proud of the stance his son has taken on COVID-19 vaccines, despite the widespread criticism it has drawn.

In a story in USA Today, Ed Rodgers said he supported the Green Bay Packers quarterback’s decision to pursue alternative forms of treatment in lieu of getting vaccinated.

He also believes the backlash generated by his son’s statements last week had been overblown. Well, a father has to support his son.

There is a phrase that comes to mind: “man up.”

This is by no means meant to be gender-insensitive, but is a phrase that applies to anyone and means “be brave or tough enough to deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation.”

Rodgers, a three-time MVP, as does my friend’s friend above, needs to man up and admit that he intentionally deceived and acknowledge that was wrong.

I am not happy that he wouldn’t take the vaccine, but last time I looked that was still legal. But there are consequences to our decisions, and intentionally misleading is a lie. There is no other way to put it.

Dr. Richard Sternberg, retired Bassett Hospital orthopedic surgeon, is providing his professional perspective during the COVID-19 threat.

Also a village trustee, he lives in Cooperstown.

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Fiona and Bob had to make way for the AG I didn’t want to think about politics last week. My wife and I were on a brief vacation, planned long before the opportunity arose to join the staff here at The Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta. We kept our plans — it was a drive to Cincinnati to see Fiona the Hippo at the zoo (really — look her up, because it’s a very sweet story and who knew that hippos were so entertaining?) and to see Bob Dylan in concert. Both were magnificent.

Oh, but New York’s political scene doesn’t give much rest to those of us who find some sort of interest or odd entertainment value in its inner workings. It’s when the inside baseball spills out into the public that it becomes far more serious than “entertainment value.”

I wrote last week about the kerfuffle to come in the Democratic primary for Governor and touched on the equally important race for Attorney General. The office of New York’s ‘AG’ — an abbreviation sometimes expanded as “Aspiring Governor” — assumed a far more public policy leadership role back in the days of Eliot Spitzer. Andrew Cuomo rehabilitated his flagging political career when he took the AG post in 2006; Eric Schneiderman was well on his way to greater political office until his career imploded in the wake of scandal in 2018.

And then last week, AG Letitia James issued the occasionally jawdropping transcripts of the interviews her office conducted with now ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo and many of those involved in that particularly snarly investigation. It was amazing reading that underscored the importance and the power of the state’s Attorney General.

I can’t imagine it’s easy being the Attorney General, particularly when ensconsed in a scandal that reaches to the state’s highest elected office. Former Governor Cuomo went through it all when the guy he succeeded as AG, Eliot Spitzer, got himself tangled up in naughty business and had to resign. And now current AG James has to straddle the thin line between doing her job and running for the higher office vacated as a result of the work she was charged to do.\ This means, of course, that every action she and her office will be obliged to take in the year ahead will come under scrutiny and likely fire from those in her party who prefer another candidate in the gettingmore-crowded field for governor and, of course, probably even greater fire from those in the Republican Party who will angle to win back the AG’s office for the first time since 1998.

And, of course, the Republicans won’t be shy about aiming all kinds of

broadsides at the Democrats running for governor, AG, or any other office with wider state implication.

It’s going to get, well, nasty.

The Republican fields for the two important races aren’t yet as packed as the Democratic side. So far, the Republicans have likely gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin, a Long Island congressman whose race against former Westchester County Executive Rob Asterino and, bizarrely (to me, anyway), Andrew Giuliani, hasn’t created the fireworks for which I think a lot of people on both sides of the aisle had hoped. And who knows who they’ll toss into the AG contest.

The Democratic field for the AG, though, is shaping up to be a real barnburner. Zephyr Teachout, long a thorn in Andrew Cuomo’s side, has already announced; a couple of state senators have their eye on the seat, and two district attorneys from New York City all look to be lining up to run.

Don’t forget that Andrew Cuomo is sitting on a campaign chest of some $18 million, and don’t count him out.

It’s a fact that the AG’s office in New York State can wield an enormous amount of power and strike fear in the hearts of even the most staid corporate boardrooms. Given its public policy expansion in the last two decades, it’s an important race for all of us to watch, whether or not we want to think about it.

system is an unfortunate and illinformed solution to the very serious problem of inadequate volunteer rural EMS in Otsego County. To the best of my knowledge, this plan was adopted without any public hearing or other public comment.

The projected cost of personnel, equipment, vehicles and miscellaneous items is estimated at $1M-$1.5M per year. The county-run system will be funded by grants for the first year of operation and, potentially, for the first few years of operation. According to various news reports, members of the County Board of Representatives have no idea how long grant money will be available to fund the county run EMS system. Eventually, the grant money will run out and county residents will be expected to pay for the system through tax increases. This is not a sustainable solution to Otsego County’s rural EMS crisis.

The shortage of rural EMS volunteers is critical across New York State.

I am working with New York State

Assemblyman John Salka to introduce a bill that would allow appropriately credentialed and experienced licensed independent providers (M.D.s, N.P.s, and P.A.s) to function at or above the level of a paramedic at the scene of a medical emergency. These providers would be required to be members of a volunteer fire company or EMS squad. They would not be required to complete an EMT or paramedic class; their level of function on the scene of an emergency would be based on their hospital experience and credentials.

If this bill becomes law, it would apply to New York State as a whole and not to just Otsego County. The pool of potential new EMS volunteers would increase tremendously and the cost would be minimal as the providers would already be trained to a high level of competence and proficiency. This is potentially a statewide solution to the rural EMS crisis.

LETTERS To the Editor: I read with interest your article (“Why Buffalo Matters in Otsego County,” Nov. 11, 2021) skewering left-wing Democrats and blaming them for the losses sustained by Democratic candidates in some of this year’s local elections in New York State.

I hope that you will apply the same caustic criticism to Republicans when they lose in 2022 in Otsego County and elsewhere because of their cavorting with right-wing fanatics who brandish Confederate and “Don’t Tread on Me” flags and various Trump slogans on their clothes, trucks and lawns. Our county and your esteemed paper will both be the better for it.

John A. Rudy Cooperstown To the Editor: The September decision by the Otsego County Board of Representatives to implement a county-run emergency medical services (EMS)

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Giving back: A Springbook reflection Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

135 Years Ago

Notice: Removal – The hop business of D. Wilber & Son has been removed from Milford to Oneonta. Office room has been secured in rooms opposite Brown’s Hardware on Main Street, where we will be pleased to see our friends. All letters intended for D. Wilber & Son should be addressed to Oneonta instead of Milford, as formerly.

Attention was drawn last week to the frequency of fatal railroad accidents by persons stepping from one track to another to get out of the way of a train and being struck by a train running in an opposite direction. The latest victim is Alfred Haines, son of the widow Haines at Cobleskill, who was killed there last Thursday afternoon. The evidence taken at the Coroner’s inquest disclosed that the boy unconsciously stepped in front of the train which killed him to avoid an approaching freight train bound west. The unfortunate lad’s father and sister died not long ago.

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James Hackett, an employee of the Wilcox livery, Elm Street, was found unconscious and near death Friday morning on his bed in the livery office. His condition was caused by asphyxiation from illuminating gas. He was taken to the Fox Memorial Hospital, where he soon regained consciousness. Hackett, who is about 22 years of age, retired at 9:30 Friday night and it is thought that after turning off the gas he accidentally turned it partly on again and went to sleep without noticing that gas was escaping.

James Boland, who recently leased the barber shop at The Oneonta, has managed to secure a fine equipment, lately shown at an exhibition, which embraces all the most improved features of a sanitary shop. Mr. Boland’s shop opened Saturday evening. The outside entrance is not yet completed but in the meantime easy access can be had through the hotel. The shop has four chairs; and N.D. Ogden, one of the best known barbers in this section, has been engaged as one of the tonsorial artists.

November 1911

90 Years Ago

Over 46 years of railroading with the Delaware & Hudson Railroad John Bell has climbed from the bottom of the trainmen’s roster to conductor number two. During that term of service he saw the coming of air brakes, the substitution of electric lights in coaches for candles and oil lamps, the change from names to numbers for locomotives, the laying of a second track over most of the Susquehanna Division, the installation of automatic signals, the growth of cars from 10 to 100-ton capacity, and a corresponding increase in the locomotive force of engines.

November 1931

70 Years Ago

Three Cobleskill men who shot a pet doe in Worcester Sunday and another doe on Warnersville Mountain, near Cobleskill, November 15, have made civil settlement for a total of $507.50. Admitting the slaughter before Justice of the Peace C.R. Clark, Harry Berard, 31, and Carlton Christman, 32, each settled for $202.50, and Arthur Berard, 29, a passenger on their trips, for $102.50. One of the deer shot was a spring fawn doe, pet of the family of Michael Benyo of East Worcester, which had a two-inch red and white calico ribbon bow around its neck. State Police of Oneonta and Cobleskill substations aided Game Protector Fred Barnard of Milford in the investigation and subsequent arrests.

November 1951

50 Years Ago

The status of women will not change until women make it change, two women from Cornell University told members of the Hartwick College Women’s Club Tuesday evening. Stephanie Seremetis, coordinator of female studies at Cornell, and Janice Kelly, a technician in the Department of Neuro-Biology at the university, described conditions at Cornell University which led to the development of special courses on women. The first course taught was the “Development of the Female Personality.” A small registration was expected, but 200 women enrolled in the course. Other courses added have been “Women and Biology,” “Women in Education,” and “Women in Literature.” These are credit courses open to the whole academic body. All have had large enrollments. When the Cornell speakers inquired about conditions for women at Hartwick College there were no criticisms save for the complaint that women at the college cannot use the sauna.

November 1971

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You may have noticed the opinion pieces I’ve shared recently (thank you AllOtsego for sharing community voices!). Springbrook is a diverse organization with many talented leaders. This month, I asked The Springbrook Foundation’s Director of Development, Stacey Grady, to share her perspective with the community.

Her contribution is below.--Patricia Kennedy, CEO Springbrook.

When I arrived in Otsego County as a Hartwick College freshman, I never imagined I would find my forever home. Yet, I’ve lived here longer than I’ve lived anywhere else. And it’s here that I have found a community filled with kind and generous people.

In my role at Springbrook, I have the opportunity to see this generosity each day — from the parent who makes homemade cookies for the staff of their child’s on-campus residence, to the local businesses that create opportunities for the people we support. As we move into the giving season, I do what I can to set time aside to reflect, practice gratitude, be with family and friends, and support those in need. While living here, I have found so many opportunities around me to commit some of my time, knowledge, and care in giving back, some of which I’d love to share with you.

One way to give back to our community is by engaging with the many lively non-profits which include food banks, animal shelters,

libraries, arts organizations, hospice, and service providers like Springbrook. The work that non-profits do and the support that they provide is all thanks to donors who have made direct contributions or supported organizations like the Community Foundation of Otsego County, and thanks to the volunteers who make commitments of their time. It is thanks to the generosity and support of community members that Springbrook can go beyond serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities who choose us as their service provider, but also their families and the community. Donor support has helped to build The Family Engagement Center and offer sport options like the Special Olympics and active spaces such as the Nature Trail on our main campus. Donor support, with the help of volunteers, has also made many Springbrook events possible like Trunk-or-Treat in October, and have helped us participate in Oneonta’s Meet Me on Main event.

Donations have also gone toward the purchase of equipment, such as wheelchairs, technology, like Smart-TVs, and playground equipment. Further, support from the community and businesses in Otsego County, has meant that Springbrook has made vital partnerships with businesses like Fly Creek Cider Mill, Stewart’s Shops, Mirabito, and many others!

As we take a look around our community, we begin to notice the

many ways that we can support the cause near and dear to ourselves and our families. One of the greatest gifts Springbrook has given me personally is the ability to engage my children in my work by making them more engaged, selfless, and aware. The giving traditions we’ve started together is something I hope that they continue into adulthood. If you are alone this holiday, taking time to volunteer will bring you closer to your neighbors and provide a needed service. We are fortunate to have a generous and supportive community that goes above and beyond to help those in need and many of the non-profits that our community supports are looking for members to get involved and give back.

This giving season, I encourage you to embrace the holiday spirit and be an active participant in your community, give back, and support those who need it most. These small acts of kindness will undoubtedly leave you feeling fulfilled and those in receipt of your generosity, grateful.

Happy holidays!

Springbrook provides at-home care, residential and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral supports to over 1,100 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across New York State. The organization is Otsego County’s thirdlargest employer, with more than 1,300 essential employees.

Vaccine Clinic Children got COVID-19 vaccine shots during Otsego County’s first vaccination clinic for kids ages five to twelve, in the Oneonta High School gym on November 11, 2021. Nearly 300 children received a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine during the day, according to County Director of Public Health Heidi Bond.

Overall, Otsego County COVID cases have begun to rise again. The county has had 4,206 confirmed cases of COVID in 2021 — one out of every 14 residents — and more than twice as many as in 2020.

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On page four, we think about Aaron Rodgers refusing, but here on page five, Jayden Eldred, age 10, of Oneonta, shows no fear as he gets his COVID-19 vaccine shot while Harley Kilts looks on.

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A Little of Eva First Published September 5, 1984 The following are excerpts from previous badgers pertinent to an event which ended 50 years ago this month.

The murder trial stretched out…

The defense attorney’s request for a change of venue was turned down by the judge… the newspaper called the request “BOSH”… the defense wanted the body exhumed… Two hundred prospective jurors were named… members of the media crowded into town… More than 70 witnesses would be called…

The District Attorney’s outline of the crime was called a “fairy story” by the defense… Photographs of scenes of the crime were called “trick pictures” by the defense…

When the accused first entered the courtroom she was wearing a “brown tricolet suit with a figured vest effect and a beaded necklace in colors of yellow and brown. She wore a brown straw hat, narrow brim with a white band of organdy in a petal effect, also brown hose, brown oxfords with high heels and black kid gloves.”

“Eva Coo was a tough looking cookie,” said a Cooperstown man recently. “I almost got my arm broken in the crush over at the courthouse.

I only went into the trial one day.

That was enough. People were lined up for it at six in the morning. What a mob! When Eva came down the steps she had to pass right close to me. Boy, she was some tough number.”

Eva Coo was forty-two.

“I always liked her,” said another.

“She ran a roadhouse and rented cabins east of Colliersville. She had a big clientele, lots of storekeepers and lawyers from Oneonta. She was tough, but jeez she still used to feed the tramps who came along.

Gave ‘em a piece of change when they left.”

Harry Wright was Eva’s handy-

man. He was 54 and drank a lot.

He had moved into her place after his mother died. Harry had some life insurance with Eva named as a beneficiary.

District Attorney Grant accused Eva Coo of rapping Harry Wright on the head with a mallet at a farm near Crumhorn Mountain. He also accused her of running over Harry Wright several times with a car. The District Attorney said that she took the body back and left it beside Route 7 to look like a traffic accident. He said she had an accomplice.

“Fairy story,” said the defense.

Witnesses were called. There were some tense moments.

There were some lighter moments.

A Mrs. Hunt from Milford was called because she had driven to that farm that day and had seen certain things that could be important to the prosecution if she remembered them clearly. She did.

During the cross examination Eva Coo’s attorney asked Mrs. Hunt if she had thought over her testimony before taking the stand.

“I don’t have much time to think, taking care of six children.” Was her reply.

Attorney Byard then demanded, “Who counts your children? Yesterday Mr. Zindle (a previous witness) said there were five children. Now you say six!”

“Well, Mr. Zindle don’t happen to be my husband.”

Ken Maynard’s trick horse “Tarzan was stabled at the Elk Street Stables that summer… Tommy Choate beat Nick Sterling in the golf tourney…

Sheriff Mitchell and his deputies broke into a barn near Schuyler Lake, captured six Utica men and later dumped 5,000 gallons of illegal liquor… A good hop crop was forecast, but the year before there had only been 77 bales… Renowned harpest Mildred Dilling played for the rendering of Lohengrin on the

beach at Pathfinder’s Lodge… Dr. and Mrs. Harrison completed their new home at the corner of Beaver and Fair… Max Baer, Myrna Loy, Primo Canera and Jack Dempsey played in the movie The Prize Fighter and The Lady… There was a minstrel show benefit for the Village club and Library. It featured the Panther Mountain Hill Billy Boys and a troupe from the Bayrum and Bursey Circus… Experts said that the Dutch Elm disease would be confined to southern New York…

E.S. Clark’s Fenimore Hotel was filled with reporters and others drawn by the Coo case. The flick of cards and the clink of glasses were heard far into the nights as newsmen waited for the next development.

The District Attorney called in a local physician, a friend of his, and asked if he would examine Harry Wright’s body. He agreed, carried out a lengthy examination, and reported his findings. But, that evening, when the doctor returned to his home he was highly agitated and immediately confronted his good wife and asked, rather disconcertingly, “My dear, what have you done with my dark grey pinstriped suit?

The one that you and the children insist on calling my ‘suit of iron’.”

Unruffled, his pretty little wife replied, “Why, I’m almost certain I gave it to the Salvation Army.

Why do you ask?”

“I have just come from examining the body of Harry Wright, the man who may have been murdered by Eva Coo. Well, the first thing that I discovered was that he was wearing MY suit. My grey pinstriped suit.

There it was with my name right in the pocket. Most embarrassing. I thought we had discussed never leaving identification in the articles you gave away!”

Eva Coo was found guilty in September. She was killed in the electric chair in June 1935.

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THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

OBITUARIES Sandra L. Thorne, 79

COOPERSTOWN – Sandra “Sandy” L. Thorne, a native of Cooperstown and long-time faithful member of Christ Church, passed away peacefully Monday evening, November 8, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was 79.

Born September 22, 1942, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Sandy was a daughter of William R.P. and Aline M. (Campbell) Heller.

After graduating from Cooperstown High School in 1960, Sandy

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

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home will take the time to find out what made your loved one special.

Whether it’s finding just the right flowers, or finding a musician to play her favorite tunes on her old guitar, we’ll do what’s necessary to make her service as unique as she was.

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home 14 Grand Street, Oneonta • 607-432-6821 www.grummonsfuneralhome.com

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The public hearing will be streamed via Facebook Live on the official Otsego County Facebook page:https://www. facebook.com/ Otsego-County-NY102347451408765/ In response to the COVID-19 emergency, masks will be required to be worn indoors at all times and social distancing will be observed to the extent practicable.

Written comments can be mailed to the Otsego County Clerk of the Board, atn. Carol McGovern, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown NY 13326 or comments can be emailed to comments@otsegocounty.com and will be accepted until 7 p.m. on November 29th.

FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that copies of the 2022 Otsego County Tentative Budget and the County’s Exemption Report will be available after November 15th at the offices of the Clerk of the Board of Representatives and the County Treasurer located in the County Office Building in the Village of Cooperstown, New York, where they may be inspected or procured by any interested persons during regular business hours. The tentative budget may also be viewed on the County website.

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359 of the County Law the maximum salary that may be fixed and payable during the fiscal year to members of the Board of Representatives and to the Board Chair thereof respectively are hereby specified as follows: Members of the Board of Representatives $13,415 Chair of the Board of Representatives $23,891 Dated: November 18, 2021 Carol D. McGovern Clerk of the Board of Representatives Otsego County, New York 1LegalNov.18 Legal nOtice COUNTY OF OTSEGO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2022 County-wide Shared Service Property Tax Savings Plan The County of Otsego will hold a virtual public hearing on the 2022 County-wide Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan.

New York State’s County-Wide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state. The CWSSI expands on the ongoing commitment to reduce property taxes and modernize local government services by fostering new shared services and enhancing the existing collaborations already in place.

Otsego County intends to identify projects that will save taxpayers money through shared, coordinated, and efficient services between the county and local governments.

Plans that demonstrate actual savings in taxpayer dollars may be eligible for a one-time reimbursement match on the savings amount.

Written comments will be accepted until November 30, 2021. Comments should be directed to the Otsego County

September 22, 1942 – November 8, 2021

attended the Central City of Christ Church. Through the Business Institute years she served the church (CCBI) in Syracuse in many ways, including where she completed their serving on the Altar Guild, secretarial course. For many ushering with Marshall, and years she was employed as as a member of the Vestry.

She and Marshall the Office Manager and Secretary for the were also faithful OtsegoCountyHighattendees of the way Department.

8 a.m. Sunday On August 8, services.

She 1964, at Christ was a member Church in Coopersof the Native town, Sandy was Daughters of united in marriage Cooperstown, the to Marshall Lewis Clark F. Simmons Thorne, another American Legion Sandra L. Cooperstown native Auxiliary, and Thorne who had just served for many completed his time in the years as secretary on the Board United States Marine Corps. of Directors of the Hartwick They lived for a time in Seminary Cemetery Associher grandparent’s home on ation. In her leisure, she loved Elm Street in Cooperstown, to shop and enjoyed enteruntil moving to a home near taining, especially dinner Fork Shop where they have parties with all the extras. happily resided for the past Sandy also had a fondness 30 years. for the Christmas season Of the Episcopal faith, that was unmatched. She Sandy was a lifelong, always went out of her way devoted and faithful member to make Christmas special

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Planning Department, 197 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326, or they can be submitted by email to planning@ otsegocounty.com.

companies.com Equal Opportunity Employer. Quotes are due no later than Dec. 7, 2021 4LegalDec.9

The hearing will be held as follows: Otsego County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CWSSI Virtual Public Hearing Time: Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web. zoom.us/ j/85657525767 Meeting ID: 856 5752 5767 One tap mobile +16465588656,,8 5657525767# US (New York) Find your local number: https:// us02web.zoom. us/u/kceJlVY2UD David Bliss, Chair—Otsego County Board of Representatives Legal nOtice NOTICE TO BIDDERS Clark Companies is bidding the general construction of the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi Artificial Turf Field Project No. 251030-00 on December 8, 2021.

We request quotations from qualified Minority Businesses and Women’s Business Enterprises along with Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses for their services and/or products involved with this project including but not limited to: Silt Fence/Erosion Control Concrete Masonry Asphalt Painting Drainage and Water Systems Electric/Communications Fence and Gates Signs Specifications, plans and quantities are available by contacting our office at P.O. Box 427, Delhi, NY 13753, phone 607-746-2727, fax 607-746-3107 or email info@clark-

Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of 29 Pioneer Street LLC Filed 11/1/21 Office: Otsego Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: PO Box 1290, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: all lawful 6LegalDec.23 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of CONY ASSOCIATES LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/3/2021.

Office loc.: Otsego County.

The principal business address is 4758 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to 303 W. Lancaster Ave., #290, Wayne, PA 19087.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

6LegalDec.23 Legal nOtice Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company, (LLC) Name: Boss Heating and Cooling LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/05/2021.

Office Location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 1545 County Highway 25, Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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for everyone she knew, and during the holidays her home was a testament to her love for the season as she displayed her enormous collection of Santa Clauses.

Most especially, Sandy loved her family — they were the most important part of her life. She especially adored and doted on her two granddaughters, Dakota and Natasha, and she and Marshall enjoyed taking them on trips. Family, church and community: Sandy led a full and productive life, and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Marshall, of Cooperstown; their son, Jeffrey S. Thorne and wife, Stephanie, of Otego; two granddaughters, Dakota R. and Natasha L. Thorne; and a sister, Marion Terpening of Warren, Ohio and Cooperstown, and her family, Matthew W.C. Terpening and Andrew J.,

Matthew D., Jaden N., Trinity R. and Tristan Terpening and Meredith M. Arn and Brenna M. Arn and Sage.

The Office of the Burial of the Dead with Holy Eucharist (Rite One) will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2021, in Christ Church, Cooperstown, with the Rev’d Nathan P. Ritter, Rector officiating.

The Committal service and inurnment will follow at the Ecumenical Columbarium in the churchyard at Christ Church.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in the form of memorial gifts may be made to the Christ Church All Souls Fund, 69 Fair Street, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326 or Fly Creek Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 218, Fly Creek, N.Y. 13337.

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

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for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 117 White House Crossing, Worcester, NY 12197.

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

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Cooperstown Distilling Company LLC.

ATSocio-Judicial Consulting, LLC Art. of Org. filed NY Sec. Of state (SSNY) 11/3/21.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. Agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail Process to Ari Tobi-Aiyemo, 67 Maple St.,Oneonta NY 13820.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose 6LegalDec.16 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Hartwick Supply, LLC Articles of Organization filing date with the Department of State (SSNY) October 28, 2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 3522 County Highway 11, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: to engage in any and all business activities and all business activities permitted under NYS laws.

6LegalDec.16 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF PROPOSAL American Towers LLC is proposing to increase the ground space for an existing telecommunications tower compound by 10’ x 10’, along with a 30ft buffer surrounding the current and proposed lease area at 122-20 Merrick Blvd., Springfield, NY 11434, tax parcel ID 4125160057.

American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible

Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro. services@americantower.com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801.

Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/ cultural resource impact concerns and must be received on or before December 11, 2021.

This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.

2LegalNov.18 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company.

Name: HADE HOLLOW CONSTRUCTION LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 14 October 2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to 149 Hade Hollow Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

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

6LegalDec.16 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company Name: TAUZEL FARMS LLC. Certificate of Conversion filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 25 October 2021.

Office location:

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company, (LLC) Name: Tundra Design LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2021.

Office Location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: P.O. Box 1318, Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

6LegalDec.9 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of The Little Farmers Market LLC, Art. Of Org. filed Sec’y. of State (SSNY) 7/12/21.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 128 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY. 13820.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

6LegalDec.9 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of 107 Main Otego LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 4/13/21.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Pamela Wik-Grimm, 85 Main St., Bingham-

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BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name:

Articles of Organization filed with sec. of state of NY(SOS) on 2/6/2013.

Office location: Otsego County.

SOS is designated as agent of LLC for service of process.

SOS shall mail copy of process to c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave, Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

6LegalDec.9 Legal nOtice Notice of the formation of Tech 99 LLC, Articles of Organization, filed with SSNY on 06/02/2021.

Tech 99 is located in Otsego County and its purpose is any lawful act or activity.

SSNY is designated agent of the LLC upon whom a process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail any process to Tech 99 LLC, 5001 State Hwy 3 #179, Oneonta, NY 13820 6LegalDec.9 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of BOSS LANDSCAPE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/5/2021.

Office in Otsego Co. SSNY designated Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to Boss Landscape, LLC, 1545 County Highway 25, Richfield Springs, NY 13439 Purpose: Any Lawful purpose.

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Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: the Company, 25 Chestnut St., Cooperstown, NY 13326.

Purpose: any lawful activities.

6LegalDec.2 Legal nOtice Notice of Formation of EX MACHINA NY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/10/21.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Soraya Victory, 425 E 58th St, Apt 31E, NY, NY 10022.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

6LegalNov.18 Legal nOtice D&A PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Arts. of Org. of D&A Property Holdings, LLC (“LLC”) filed with Dept. of State of NY on September 30, 2021.

Office location: Otsego County.

Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 297 Dutch Hill Road, Oneonta, NY 13820, principal business address. LLC does not have a specific date of dissolution.

Purpose: All legal purposes. Amy L. Earing: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110.

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THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

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Despite weather, community comes out for CCS Boys Soccer parade down Main Street, Cooperstown

Larissa Ryan

Cooperstown residents welcomed home the Cooperstown Central School boys’ varsity soccer team Sunday afternoon with a parade down Main Street.

The Hawkeyes carried a shining undefeated record into the previous day’s Class C state ‘final four’ semifinal contest but lost to Alexander Hamilton High School, 4-0, after lightning interrupted the game and soaking rains drenched the fields to cause a last-minute change in venue.

Damage 1, Roof Overhang 0 as Bassett outpatient clinic reroutes main entrance

Kevin Limiti

Recent structural damage to the overhang to Bassett Medical Center’s outpatient clinic building at 1 Atwell Road in Cooperstown closes the building’s main entrance, with needed repairs and construction now underway and continuing through the winter months. The entrance is open to foot traffic and passenger vehicles under 8 feet and 6 inches. All patient transport vehicles such as buses, shuttles, and ambulettes must drop patients off on the street at the crosswalk from the hospital’s Parking Lot Number One, directly across the street from the clinic entrance circle.

THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

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Cooperstown’s newest restaurant is a total renovation

By Tara Barnwell Not too many businesses opened during the past 18 months thanks, of course, to COVID. But welcome to Natty Bumppo’s, the newest restaurant to open in downtown Cooperstown.

Owner and Cooperstown native Ian Porto has been a longtime fixture on Main Street.

You may know him as the previous owner of Tin Bin Alley, or perhaps from Northern Eagle Beverage and Cooperstown Brewing Company. Maybe even from Brewery Ommegang.

Now you’ll get to know him as the owner of Natty Bumppo’s on Hoffman Lane behind the U.S. Post Office in Cooperstown.

Most recently the site was was home to Cooperstown Back Alley Grille, and before that, Hoffman Lane Bistro.

“I was a sports medicine major in college who got bored and got into the restaurant business in California,” Mr. Porto said. “I’d always had a dream of actually owning a restaurant rather than working in one. When this building became available, my wife and I decided to go for it.”

And go for it they did.

“Every single inch of this place has been renovated,” he said. “No more southwestern motif. We changed all of the walls; we

brought the bar back downstairs. We have more tables outside for people to enjoy outdoor dining.”

The food is new, too.

“We wanted to offer a cuisine that wasn’t easily found in our area,” Mr. Porto said.

“We call our style of food Latin American Infusion. It’s the typical tacos and burritos, but we didn’t want to pigeon-hole ourselves into being a Mexican restaurant.”

“We need to hit all of the different palates and we have success with our spices and pickling agents, infusing them with mango and pineapple and roasted corn,” he said.

That the food is made fresh and in-house gives him and his chef, Caroline D’Amico, plenty of creative leeway with his specials on offer.

“Ninety-nine percent of our food is made fresh in-house,” he said. “Chef showcases her talents in the kitchen with menu development and flavors. We try to source our foods Tara Barnwell locally as much as possible to make sure our products are the freshest.”

Ian Porto, proprietor, sits at Natty Bumppo’s bar, now back downstairs.

There’s music and entertainment on tap, “We still have our full menu, but we are hours and bar specials.” too. introducing our Sunday Brunch too, every“We’ve had great response from our locals, “We are bringing in live music on the thing from eggs Benedict to shrimp and the support has been great,” Mr. Porto said. weekends,” Mr. Porto said. “We pretty much grits,” he said.

“Our chefs are very talented “And we will depend on that local support have bands lined up for the rest of the year, and creative.

A new lunch menu has also over the winter. We can’t do this without that with a New Year’s Eve party at the end.” started.

Our bar centers around margaritas local support.”

Natty Bumppo’s is also bringing a Sunday but we have a full bar and plan to start happy Brunch into the mix.

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Josephine M. Gilmour, 96 March 13, 1925 – November 8, 2021

Oneonta — Josephine M. Gilmour, 96, passed away November 8, 2021 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

She was born March 13, 1925 in Oneonta, the daughter of Selime “Sam” and Betty (Shamas) Monser.

Josie graduated from Oneonta High School.

She married Carl Gilmour on November 30, 1952.

Josie started volunteering at A.O. Fox Hospital in 1964, and sadly had to stop in 2020 due to Covid restric-

Monser; many tions. She worked for Kresge Five & nieces, nephews, Dime, the Defense neighbors and Plant and Lull & most of all her Irons Optical for 25 canine friends. years. In 1972 she Predeceased became a co-owner by her parents; of the Pyramid husband Carl in Liquor store.

1986; sister, Jane She is survived by Hazzard; brother, Josephine Jerry Monser. her daughter, Kathy M. Gilmour (Rodney) Clarkson A graveside of Goodyear Lake; grandson, service will be 1 p.m. ThursMark (Michelle) Hoosier of day, November 11, 2021 at South Carolina; brothers, the Glenwood Cemetery in George Monser and Philip Oneonta, with the Rev. Joel

Shue, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Hwy. 28, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. www.sqspca.org Online condolences may be sent to www.lhpfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted with Oneonta’s only family-owned funeral home, Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono, at 51 Dietz Street.

THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-9

“Giving Tuesday” a day to focus on community help and engagement

By Patrick Dewey Groups from around the world joined in 2012’s inaugural “Giving Tuesday” on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to step outside the more commercedriven post-holiday “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” and give back to do good in their communities and in the world.

Now an annual event, “Giving Tuesday” takes place this year on November 30.

For those looking to give back right here in Otsego County, we highlight here some organizations to consider: The Cooperstown Food Pantry The Cooperstown Food Pantry was founded in 1977 by Otsego County resident Ellen St. John. Executive Director Mary Kate Kenney said St. John started the pantry because she saw there were local people whose circumstances made it a challenge to obtain food. The First Presbyterian Church at 25 Church Street in Cooperstown has hosted the pantry since 1992, serving the northern two-thirds of Otsego County.

Kenney said in 2020, 538 households made a total of 1,823 visits. She said some clients only need to come to the food pantry during certain times of year, such as when oil bills are high in the middle of Upstate New York winter. The Cooperstown Food Pantry partners with the Cooperstown Central School district for the backpack program, providing

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SQSPCA) The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SQSPCA) is dedicated to its mission of caring for animals in need. Executive Director Stacie Haynes said that while cats and dogs are the shelter’s mostsupported animals, they also welcome guinea pigs, birds, and other animals. The SQSPCA is committed to ending animal homelessTara Barnwell ness. Haynes said the SQSPCA makes every Executive Director Mary Kate Kenney (left) and effort to have conversaBoard Chair Sharon Oberriter (right) pack boxes tions with prospective for pick-up at the Cooperstown Food Pantry. pet parents and their food for families whose students receive families about their lives, to understand the free lunches. impact of pet ownership and commitment “It’s so important to us to know that we from the owner. can be here to help families get through tough “We are a friend to every prospective pet times,” Kenney said, adding that a one-dollar owner and are there to support pet parents donation can buy $10 worth of food through along the way,” Haynes said. “There is the Regional Food Bank. nothing more motivating than helping to For more details on how to donate or get save animals in need.” involved visit cooperstownfoodpantry.org Haynes said this year’s donations will go toward supplies and costs for dental work and other procedures that can be done at the SQSPCA location.

For more details about the Susquehanna SPCA visit sqspca.org.

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The Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) Founded in 1968, the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) addresses a broad range of local environmental issues.

According to its website, “OCCA is dedicated to promoting the conservation and appreciation of natural resources through research, advocacy, education, resource management, and practice.” Deirdre Crouse, Project Manager at OCCA, said since at least 2006, much of OCCA’s efforts have been focused on management of invasive species in Otsego County water and land.

Crouse said since 2006, OCCA has removed approximately 60,000 pounds of water chestnut from Goodyear Lake with the help of 500 volunteers. She said the 2021 campaign is focused on increasing education on the ecosystem and environmental issues.

This will be accomplished through lectures, hikes, and other events.

“My favorite part about being involved with the OCCA is helping an organization that wants to make Otsego County a better place for all,” Crouse said. “It is my hope that through the work of the OCCA there will continue to be safe water for activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.”

To learn more about donating or supporting OCCA in its mission, visit occainfo.org/.

Springbrook For more than 90 years, Springbrook has been committed to its mission of “Supporting people with disabilities for a lifetime.” Stacey Grady, director of Development, said a wide range of services can be provided depending on individual needs. Services can range from support in the individual’s own home to support at one of Springbrook’s residential locations. Wherever someone calls home, Springbrook is committed to helping them explore and access their local community.

“Springbook supports people of all ages,” Grady said.

“We support more than 1,000 individuals with disabilities across central New York.”

Grady said this Giving Tuesday, Springbrook is focused on its equine therapy fund. Equine therapy adapts horseback riding and related activities for people with disabilities “Equine therapy has physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits,” Grady said. Springbrook has maintained its equine therapy fund for more than 10 years.

Grady said even though therapeutic riding is expensive, the funds help to eliminate financial barriers. She said riders who receive this funding can choose between Athelas Stables located in Otego, and Goldengate Stables in Sidney Center.

“Especially for these scholarships, every gift matters,” Grady said. For more information, go to springbrookny. org.

For a wide range of nonprofit organizations to consider this Giving Tuesday, visit https://members.otsegocc.com/list/category/nonprofit-organization-11.

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Free turkey, ham still on the menu for Rev. Mel State Police charge two with package theft in Otsego County

Reverend Mel may be retired, but he’s still hard at work.

Mel Farmer, 89, a pastor at the River Street Baptist Church in Oneonta, still hosts his radio show and, this time of year, still donates turkeys and hams to those in need through his “Angel of Love” program.

“That was a calling from the Lord to become a minister,” he said, reflecting on his 43 years as a pastor.

He’s on the radio regularly with his program “Gospel Hymn Request Hour,” heard on WDOS in Onetona, WDLA in Walton, and WCHN in Norwich.

“It brings people in and gets our message out,” he said.

His show helps get the word out, too, about the “Angel of Love” food giveaway – something he has done for the last 10 years.

“The turkey giveaway helps supply a need in our area,” he said. “I see a need at Christmas and it’s even worse now.

People are hurting.”

Kevin Limiti Reverend Mel no longer gives out actual turkeys and hams because of shipping difficulties. Instead, he sends Price Reverend Mel Farmer with an example of what Chopper gift cards to those who send letters asking for help. you might buy with the Price Chopper gift card.

“Let’s say you need a turkey,” he said, explaining the process. “You write a letter and I send one of those gift cards Although he also gave out hams during Christmas time, he and you can do what you want with it. It gives people the said in the past he got more requests for turkeys. opportunity to buy whatever they need.”

“There’s something about turkeys for Thanksgiving,” he Reverend Mel said he seeks donations annually from local said. merchants. He said that this year, though, he in need of addiReverend Mel said there is no money involved for him. He tional assistance because one of the people who used to go says distributing turkeys and hams is “great” and fulfilling. the merchants passed away recently.

“It’s ‘mission accomplished’,” he said.

New York State Police are warning area residents to keep an eye out for people stealing packages out of mailboxes and off porches.

State Police say they arrested two people after incidents in the Otsego County towns of Hartwick, Garrattsville, and New Lisbon.

According to police, Richfield Springs troopers spotted the pair in a vehicle near mailboxes on State Highway 205 and, shortly thereafter, they were dispatched to a complaint of a larceny from a mailbox. Troopers located Karen R. Decarlo, 42, of Garrattsville and Joshua R. Talbot, 41, of Garrattsville, and found them in possession of packages not belonging to them.

The two were arrested on November 15 and charged with the misdemeanors of petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, and conspiracy in the sixth degree. They were released on appearance tickets to the Hartwick Town Court at a later date.

State Police recommend helpful tips: be home when your package is delivered; if you don’t plan to be home schedule the package to be dropped off at a trusted neighbor’s home or at a FedEx, UPS, or Amazon locker service.

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By Kevin Limiti Elected November 4 to his first term as a member of the Town of Oneonta Board at only age 24, Skylar Thompson says he’s looking forward to working on the “day-to-day issues” having an impact on the place he’s lived his entire life.

“That’s what local politics affects the most,” the young Republican said. He cited rural broadband and enhancement of Town parks and recreational facilities as two general areas of interest, but said, too, that he’s eager to learn the priorities that come before the Town government.

“I think the biggest issue at the moment is just making sure that the people have the options to do the things they want to do,” he said.

“Making sure that our parks are places where parents can take their kids and feel safe with their kids going there on their own.”

He said he idea that ‘working the Town Board. In addition wants to encourage together works.’ I to the board duties that begin people to move to may have my ideas in January 2022, he coaches the area through and they have theirs varsity basketball in Franklin better housing and we all work, and works at the Community and a friendly tax come to the table, Bank in Walton. A graduate and say, ‘Okay, this of Hartwick College with a environment.

“I’m not talking one makes the most degree in political science, about building apartsense now, maybe he enjoys reading biograment complexes the next one makes phies of his heroes such as or those kinds of Skylar more sense down the George Washington, Thomas things,” he said. Thompson line.”

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“I’m just talking about making sure property Mr. Thompson is a commis“Politics has always been taxes are not at a level where sioner of the West Oneonta an interest of mine,” he said. people feel like they don’t Fire Department’s Board “It’s not just whatever the want to move to the Town of of Finance. He said his news portrays. There’s a Oneonta.” colleagues at the Department science behind it.”

“I’m eager to get started,” encouraged him to run for he said. “I want to listen to other peoples’ ideas and work with them on issues that affect the Town as a whole. I know I have a lot to learn but I know I have a lot Village of Cooperstown to add.”

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Otsego County notables fill the screen for “Roadhouse Coup” film What are all these local dignitaries doing in a brothel in Oneonta?

Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, Otsego County District Attorney John Muehl, former New York State Senator James Seward, and even Oneonta MayorElect Mark Drnek are all there — all with roles in a new film about a 1930s brothel-operator-turned-murderer.

It’s an enthusiastically local affair. Among many others, Tom Armao of Country Club Auto Group, Ben Guenther of Five Star Subaru, and Jim Seymour, owner of the Black Oak Tavern, also had roles in the production.

Oneonta company Tandem Cage Productions screened its first trailer of “A Roadhouse Coup” at the Black Oak Tavern in Oneonta on Friday, November 12, during a party with cast and crew. The filmmakers shot scenes at recognizable locations like the Otsego County Courthouse in Cooperstown, the old Cooperstown jail, and the Armory in Oneonta.

The film tells the story of Eva Coo, owner of a brothel in Oneonta found guilty of murdering Harry “Gimpy” Wright in 1934 to collect insurance money. Mrs. Coo was sentenced to death and executed in Sing Sing Prison’s electric chair in 1935.

Lori Bailey, writer, director, and producer of the film, said it was amazing how things came together with involving so many different people from the Oneonta area.

“I was involved, my father was involved,” Ms. Bailey said. “It really brings people together.”

She said getting prominent local people involved was something which built on top of one another.

“One thing just led to another,” she said.

“First it was Mayor Tillapaugh, and then Senator Seward said he’d love to be in the movie.”

Alan Rowe Kelly, mostly known for his work in horror movies, plays Eva Coo. He said he considers the chance to play the character an “awesome experience.”

“The research alone has been really

fascinating,” Mr. Kelly said, adding he spent three weeks researching the character by reading old newspaper clippings about the story from the 1930s.

He said filming at the Otsego County Courthouse was “pretty wild.”

“Just those cathedral ceilings and the sound were amazing,” Mr. Kelly said.

“It felt like I was really on trial.”

He said playing Eva Coo was like “one of those types of roles where she’s really just a gangster lady.”

He said he spent time watching old gangster movies. “I wanted to get how they spoke, and changed their diction,” he said.

“It’s hard to find a central part of her because she’s really quite notorious.”

“I think she got really greedy and I think that was her downfall,” Mr. Kelly said of Eva Coo. “This was a really great opportunity to jump into a crime story.”

Vicki Hurlburt, owner of Oneonta’s Shakedown Street Café, plays Coo’s accomplice Martha Clift in “A Roadhouse Coup.”

This was her first acting experience.

“I’ve never been on a stage before in my life,” Ms. Hurlburt said. “Working with Mr. Kelly was a really great experience in terms of helping me with acting. Alan has made it so easy for newbies. I remember my nerves on the first day were just outrageous. I just felt so relieved reading lines backstage.”

Ms. Hurlburt said working as an actress is quite different than what she’s used to.

“Its long days and a lot of hurry up and wait,” she said. “So that’s new to me. I have to be one of those moving 24/7.”

But she said despite that she really grew to like it.

“It’s been a joy,” Ms. Hurlburt said.

Oneonta Mayor-elect Mark Drnek, was on hand at the Black Oak Tavern and said he was very happy to see the movie being made.

“I am beyond excited that we have films being produced in and around Oneonta,” Mr. Drnek said. “And as mayor I will work to ensure that our burgeoning film industry is nurtured and supported.”

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Holocaust’ about a family fleeing the Nazis across Europe.

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WORD THURSDAY – 7 p.m.

Open mic with local writers, then presentation by featured writers Jen Karetnick and Jennifer K. Sweeney. Suggested donation, $3. Presented by Bright Hill Press, Treadwell.

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WRITERS SALON – 7:30 p.m. Open mic followed by presentation by poet Roger Hecht, author ‘Farmers Awake!’ rally songs and poems from New York’s Anti-Rent War.’ Free, open to public. Presented by Community Arts COunty Network of in OtsegO Oneonta. 607-432-2070.

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BIRD BEHAVIOR – 7:30 p.m. Join behavioral ecologist Anne Clark for ‘Through the Eyes and Lives of Crows: Opportunities and Challenges of Anthropogenic Change.’

Clark presents the results of a study of the crow population of Ithaca and the wider implications for the species globally. Registration required for Zoom. Presented by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society.

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Drop-off locations are receiving up to 12/15 at The Green Earth, Southside Mall, NY Skin & Vein, The Working Kitchen in Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/ otsegocountyOFA/ ART CONTEST – Calling all artists. Enter your rendition of an Exoplanet Tourism poster to celebrate the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope.

The winner receives a $20 gift card to Goddard Space Flight Center’s NASA store. Must enter by 12/10. Presented by The Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. 607-432-1980.

SENIOR DINING – 11:30 a.m. Residents aged 60+ are invited to enjoy lunch of an omelette, hash browns, orange juice, more. Cost, $3.50/person. Reservations required. Presented by Otsego County Office for the Aging.

Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-3200.

ARTFUL JOURNAL – 1 p.m.

Record feelings/experiences through sketch, collage, calligraphy, with supportive group.

Bring your own supplies.

Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-8585802.

PERSONAL SECURITY – 2 p.m. Seniors are invited to learn about ‘Personal Safety and Security’ with Diana Nicols. Lesson on awareness techniques/safety assessment.

Cooperstown Senior Center, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. coopseniorcenter@gmail.com ARTIST TALK – 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy a night of art/food with artist Noelle Adamoschek who makes stained glass mosaics and owns 25 Main Art Collective. Stay for discussion and 4-course meal by the Rose & Kettle, cost $50. 25 Main Collective, 25 Main St., Cherry Valley. 607-264-5340.

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BLOOD DRIVE – 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Bible Chapel, 577 Greenough Rd., Cooperstown. 800-733-2767.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m. Unique hand-crafted gifts, homemade baked goods, more. Presented by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association.

Proceeds go to Schoharie Valley Railroad and 1743 Palatine House Museums. At the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum Complex, 143 Depot Ln., Schoharie. 518-295-7505.

BOOK CLUB – 1 p.m. Discuss novel ‘The Alice Network’

by Kate Quinn with the group.

Available at library desk.

Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield Center.

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OPEN HOUSE – 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Support local artists at open house/reception featuring Tracy Helgeson and Ashley Norwood Cooper, paintings, and Marcie Schwartzman, sculpture. Includes warming pit outside the gallery and warm refreshments inside.

The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown.

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CHICKEN DINNER – 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy Brooks chicken dinner and pie sale to benefit The Cooperstown Food Pantry’s for Thanksgiving.

Cost, $12/dinner. Take out only. Christ Church Episcopal, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. 607-

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BOOSTER CLINIC – 9 a.m.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING – 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Find gifts for your loved ones among the antiques, cookies, natural products, crafts and more available at this years holiday bazaar. Also enjoy soup, chili, & take-out. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-4102.

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Rep. Delgado hears why seasonal visas are lifeline to local employers Representative Antonio Delgado traveled to Fly Creek last week to meet with Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels, touring the facility and discussing the challenges confronting small businesses in Otsego County.

While the pair discussed topics ranging from President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure package and supply chain concerns, Rep. Delgado and Mr. Michaels spoke at length about hiring concerns and how the federal government’s H-2B visa program helps keep the Cider Mill humming.

It’s a complicated process: H-2B allows domestic employers to hire a certain number of non-immigrant workers on a seasonal basis, contracted for eight to nine months, and after the United States Department of Labor issues a certificate of need. Work has to be open first to any and all United States citizens and, if a citizen accepts the seasonal contract, the number of available H-2B positions decreases accordingly. Among the list of requirements: Domestic employers must pay the prevailing wage for the open position, as well as provide housing and transportation for all workers.

“We have never had any United States citizens apply for these positions,” Mr. Michaels said.

The Cider Mill first hired workers from Jamaica in 2018, a process which took Mr. Michaels to the country in order to interview them. Mr. Michaels used Florida East Coast Travel Service in order to find workers, and met them at the Ministry of Labor in Kingston, Jamaica. The workers were housed in homes adjacent to the mill. Transportation costs, COVID tests, and charges for obtaining visa were all reimbursed by the Fly Creek Cider Mill.

“We’ve been running on extremely short staff,” Mr. Michaels said. “This is the worst year I’ve ever seen it.”

Mr. Michaels said hiring H-2B employees can be expenKevin Limiti sive with legal fees, application fees, filing fees, and housing for employees.

Rep. Antonio Delgado, right, learns the finer details of cider-pressing from Fly Creek Cider Mill owner “The program is for people who can commit to an eight or Bill Michaels. The Congressman visited Fly Creek to discuss issues facing local employers. nine month contract,” he said.

Mr. Michaels said because of hiring issues, they had to At the end of the tour, Representative Delgado took with stop their e-commerce site and phone orders. “The demand pointed questions about distribution and how things worked at the Cider Mill. him some apple cider products. is there but we can’t fill our orders without staff,” he said.

Mr. Michaels spoke of some of the difficulty with staffing “I feel the passion, I appreciate the work, and want to help The H-2B visa program was set up in the early 1990s. some of the backroom jobs. in every way I can,” he said just before leaving.

Most H2-B workers are landscapers.

“We just haven’t had anybody apply,” he said, explaining The Freeman’s Journal spoke with Representative Delgado There is a 33,000 visa cap after which the Department outside of the Cider Mill. He said he visited Fly Creek to talk that online sales encompassed less than 10% of their revenue. of Homeland Security may release another 67,000 visas. with Mr. Michaels to hear more about the issues facing local “So we’re concentrating on our brick and mortar.”

However, Mr. Michaels said it is difficult for them to release Mr. Michaels told Representative Delgado that without businesses. more visas due to pressure from unions. He said in the past, “It’s always good to connect with our small businesses,” they’ve released 33,000 additional visas but only past their the H-2B program, “I can’t staff these positions.”

“They’re just like family. They’ve been here four years,” he said. time of need in April.

Congressman Delgado also spoke with The Freeman’s “The challenge is that the need has increased while the cap he said of the H-2B employees.

“Without those individuals, you could not find people Journal about President Biden’s infrastructure package, has remained the same since the 1990s. Previous administrations had exempted returning workers from the cap and that to work?” Representative Delgado asked, to which signed into law on November 15.

“It’s a big, big deal,” he said. “There’s a lot of money for all changed during the Trump administration and the Biden Mr. Michaels responded affirmatively.

Throughout the tour, Mr. Michaels showed him the broadband, roads and bridges. In Otsego County, there are Administration continues the same policy,” Mr. Michaels renovating they were doing, including plans to move the a lot of roads in disrepair. There has to be a return on our said. “There is currently legislation put forward to have tasting bar upstairs. investment.” returning workers exempt from the cap and legislation to “My location is my benefit because I have no fix the program all together and I have asked Congressman competition,” he said. “But it’s also hard because I don’t Delgado to support and co-sponsor the bills.”

Throughout the tour of the facility, Mr. Michaels spoke have the labor.”

Mr. Michaels said he hasn’t been able to hire a handyman about the hiring process being difficult as well as other for three years. problems they were facing. Representative Delgado asked

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THURSDAY, November 18, 2021

A-14 THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA

A complete Guide to

what’s fun in OtsegO COunty _________ Send calendar items to info@allotsego.com

from page 12

gang Amadeus Mozart, Antonín Dvořák, Richard Strauss.

Health guidelines will be followed. Cost is $32/adult.

Foothills Performing Art Center, Oneonta. Visit catskillsymphonyorchestra.org

hours ahead. Suggested donation $3.50. Milford United Methodist Church, 113 N. Main St., Milford. 607-547-6454.

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►Saturday, Nov. 20

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 9 a.m.

- 6 p.m. Unique hand-crafted gifts, homemade baked goods, and daily raffle for basket filled with specialty items.

Presented by Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association. Proceeds go to Schoharie Valley Railroad and 1743 Palatine House Museums. At the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum Complex, 143 Depot Ln., Schoharie. 518-295-7505.

AUTUMN SOUP & STEW – Noon till soup is gone! Drive in and order cup of soup or stew to support local church.

Donations will go to repair the churches foundation. Take-out only. United Methodist Church of Cooperstown Junction, 6367 St. Hwy. 7, Maryland.

THEATER – 1 & 6 p.m. Enjoy theatrical production ‘The Song of Pandora,’ $5 suggested donation. The Red Door Church, 381 Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-7520.

ROAST BEEF DINNER – 4 - 8 p.m. Support a local fire department and enjoy dinner of roast beef, roast potatoes, salad, more. Dine in or eat out.

Cost, $20/dinner. Hartwick Fire Department Co. #2, 4877 State Hwy. 28, Hartwick Seminary. 607-547-8091.

LIFESKILLS – 4 - 6 p.m.

Teens learn to cook with Lynn.

Menu posted to FB. Seating limited, reservations required.

Presented by The Oneonta Teen Center. 50 Dietz St., Oneonta. 607-441-3999.

SYMPHONY – 7 p.m. The Catskill Symphony Orchestra presents serenades by a trio of master composers: Wolf-

►sunday, Nov. 21

HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. At the Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum. See Saturday Listing.

DECORATING – 2 p.m.

Join Cooperstown Christmas Committee to help decorate Santa’s cottage and the village lampposts for the holidays.

Decorations provided, in OtsegO COunty bring gloves and ladders. Meet at Pioneer Park, Cooperstown.

E-mail cooptownchristmas@ gmail.com to reserve a pole.

AUCTION – 5 p.m. Online benefit auction for the Greater Oneonta Historical Soceity concludes. Visit oneontahistory.org/event/gohs-online-annual-benefit-auction/ before it’s too late.

►Friday, November 26 THANKSGIVING – 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Stroll through The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown.

See Friday Listing.

BLOOD DRIVE – Noon 6 p.m. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767.

SANTA ARRIVES – 5 p.m.

Greet Santa as he arrives at his cottage. Refreshments and music. Please wear a mask to visit Santa’s cottage. Pioneer Park, Cooperstown.

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►Monday, Nov. 22 HISTORY PROGRAM – 7 p.m. “The Assassination of John F. Kennedy – 58 Years Later” with Washington D.C. History Center. Free webinar, pre-registration required. Presented by Sharon Historical Society. Call 518-860-5513 or visit sharonhistoricalsocietyny. org to register.

►Saturday, Nov. 27 SPRINGFIELD READS – 10 a.m. Springfield community members present stories of thankfulness for the youth of Springfield. In collaboration with Hyde Hall. Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield Center. 315-8585802.

WREATH FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Stop by to bid on holiday wreaths created

►Thursday, Nov. 25 SENIOR LUNCH – Noon. The Otsego County Office for the Aging invites residents aged 60+ to lunch. Must call 24

Dave Weaver

by community members and businesses. Holiday raffle, silent auction, holiday cheer.

Benefits the association and the Scholarship Fund.

Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown.

607-547-9777.

THANKSGIVING – 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Stroll through The Farmers’ Museum. See Friday Listing.

VIRTUAL TOUR – 10:30 11:30 a.m. Explore ‘Believe in Yourself: What We Learned From Arthur.’ See original illustrations spanning the career of Marc Brown, the creator of the Arthur adventure book series.

Free, registration required.

Suggested donation, $10.

Presented by The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown.

607-547-1400.

►Tuesday, Nov. 30 BLOOD DRIVE – 1 - 6 p.m.

Garrattsville Fire Department, 4413 St. Rt. 51, Garrattsville, 800-733-2767.

OPEN HOUSE – 4:30 p.m.

Congressman Brian Miller hosts open house at new district office. Bring questions, comments, or concerns about the state legislature, plus nonperishable food to donate to ‘Feed Our Vets’ food drive.

Ribbon cutting at 4:45. Brian Miller’s District Office, 48 Genesee St., New Hartford. 315736-3879.

CRIMINAL ELEMENT – 6 p.m. Mystery and thriller authors come together to write a short story live on this edition of ‘Once Upon a Crime’.

Presented by Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta.

607-432-1980.

607-432-2022

22-26 Watkins Avenue, Oneonta Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

►Wednesday, Dec. 1

►Friday, December 3

SANTA VISITS – 6 p.m.

Bring the kids to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607432-1980.

HOLIDAY TOUR – 3 8 p.m. Tour the historic village by lantern. See it dressed in its winter finery, learn about winter celebration including Christmas and how they were celebrated in Upstate New York in years past.

Cost, $20/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607547-1450.

►Thursday, Dec. 2 ARTFUL JOURNAL – 1 p.m. Record your feelings/ experiences through sketch, collage, calligraphy, and more with a supportive group.

Please bring your own supplies. Springfield Library, 129 County Rd. 29A, Springfield.

315-858-5802.

CHRISTMAS TREE – 6:30 p.m. Learn the properties of different varieties of Christmas trees from scent to needle retention and more. Hybrid class offers either in-person discussion or online. Presented by The Cornell Cooperative Extension, 173 S. Grand St., Cobleskill. 607-547-2536.

►Saturday, Dec. 4 HOLIDAY TOUR – 3 - 8 p.m.

Tour the historic village by lantern. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. See Friday Listing.

LIFESKILLS – 4 - 6 p.m.

Teens learn to cook with Lynn.

Menu posted to FB. Seating limited, reservations required.

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