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City of The Hills

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Oneonta’s Heather Mann was again giving samples of her Mann Made Cakes at “Local Foods, Local Spirits” Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, assisted by her mom Linda Burgher, who operates Action Lube Soda Jerks.

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3rd Time’s The Charm, Common Council Goal

Consultants Suggest Kinder, Gentler Strategy To Build A Consensus On Next City Manager

Consultant Jerry Faiella and Michael Ritchie suggested ways to unite City Hall behind the hiring of a third city manager for Oneonta.

By LIBBY CUDMORE

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pproachable. Flexible. Someone who “gets out of the office and rolls up (his or her) sleeves.”

These were the characteristics of the ideal Oneonta city manager, Jerry Faiella, NYS City & County Managers Association executive director, and Michael Ritchie, senior adviser of ICMA (the International City/County Man-

agement Association), told Common Council Tuesday, Aug. 16 “A city manager is never a ‘one size fits all’,” said Faiella. “But we were asked to identify the key characteristics of what kind of city manager would work best in Oneonta.”

The two men interviewed department heads, Common Council members and City Hall employees to come up with a profile, and three words came to mind.

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Storm Fells Tree, Killing R.I. Camper

NY Preservationists May Raze Historic Barn

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uring the violent storm that cut through Otsego County early on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 13, a 4-foot-diameter tree toppled onto a tent at Grand Slam Campground, Town of Morris, killing the man inside, sheriff’s deputies report.

Dead at the scene was Ryan Sutcliffe, Cumberland, R.I., a financial analyst at State Street Corp., Boston, and a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

The campground is on the Otsego County side of Unadilla Creek, just across from South New Berlin, about 25 minutes from Oneonta.

TEACHERS SPEAK: NYSUT, the New York State United Teachers, has endorsed state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, for reelection in the Nov. 8 election. He is being challenged

by Democrata Audrey Dunning, an Ilion lawyer.

CHEAPER ENERGY? The Oneonta Town Board voted Monday, Aug. 15, to explore “community choice aggregation,” a new option that allows communities to pool residents electricity and natural gas accounts within a municipality to take advantage of lower bulk-purchase prices.

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Steve and Trish Riddell Kent poignantly pause at the endangered historic barn.

Bullish Mayor Eager To Put $10M Into Use Tuesday, Aug. 16, told the Mohawk Regional Economic Development t’s an early Council, meeting at Valentine for the SUNY Oneonta’s City of Oneonta.

Hunt Union Ball“Our target date room, about the for a plan for how city’s plans. to spend that $10 Local leaders, million is Feb. 1, including state Sen. 2017,” said Mayor Jim Seward, RGary Herzig, who See $10M, B7 Mayor Herzig

Otsego Olympian Sarah True Vies For County’s First Medal

By LIBBY CUDMORE

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decade after donating family farmland to New York State, Trish Riddell Kent and her husband Steve are fighting to make sure it’s entire legacy is preserved – including a historic barn.

“We gave custody of our family’s farmland,” said Trish Riddell Kent Riddell Kent, and husband Steve an Oneonta donated the land Town Board to preserve it – and member. “We now, this. were hoping they would protect and keep it.”

The barn on the property is slated for demolition “any day now,” she said.

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tsego County celebrates Oneonta’s Andrea Thies, who rowed in two Olympics in the 1990s.

But this could be different.

Sarah Groff Truff is being called “a serious podium threat” by Triathlete Magazine’s Evan Rudd, and she’s looking to make good on that threat at her second Olympic triathlon at 10 International Triathlon Union Please See MEDALS, A3 Sarah True in Abu Dhabi in 2015.

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Fingers Crossed For Sarah As Rio’s Triathlon Looms MEDAL/From A1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Games in Rio. If she medals, she would be the first countian in history to achieve that mark.

“When I raced in 2012, I didn’t have much experience racing for a major podium,” she said during an interview in advance of leaving for Brazil.

“Now I can see myself as a medal contender. I imagine the finish line ahead and see myself in that mix. Visualizing it helps me prepare.”

True joins 54 other racers for a .93-mile swim off Copacabana Beach, then a 27-mile bike ride – eight laps around a course through Rio’s streets, then four more laps that make up the 6.2-mile run that leads to the finish line.

“The advantage of the multiple-loop course is that you know exactly what’s coming,” said Jessie Ravage, the Cooperstown Central crosscountry coach who introduced 10th grader Sarah to running almost two decades ago.

“She’s one of the strongest runners I’ve ever coached. She has a tremendous amount of fortitude.”

With an unbroken record for swimming Otsego Lake when she was 14, True was tight coming out of the water in 2012, less than a minute behind the leader and seven seconds ahead of top-ranked Gwen Jorgensen. “First and foremost, she was always a swimmer,” said Ravage.

But hills early in the bike race in Rio may split up the pack coming out of the water. The hill on Rua Professor Gastão Bahiana has the steepest climb of the course, followed by a fast downhill to Avenida Epitacio Pessoa, with three 90-degree turns to complete the course.

“In 2008, Sarah wasn’t as competent on the bike, but she made a commitment to get better,” said Andy Schmitz, high performance general manager of the USA Triathlon organization. “You could really see

that improvement in 2012.”

In 2012, True famously “bunny hopped” over Polish triathlete Maria Czesnik, whose bike crashed on a wet turn past Buckingham Palace, completing the course in 15th at 1:05:40.

As in London, rain is predicted for Saturday, which could make the bike race even more of a challenge. “Sarah is typically in the front pack on the swim and the bike so she likely could find herself in a solid position through the first two legs of the race regardless of the conditions,” said Lindsay Wyskowski, USA Triathlon communications manager.

Jorgensen, who had an undefeated 2015 season, is favored to take gold, and True will also be facing return challenges from 2012 medal winners Nicola Spirig (Switzerland, Gold), Lisa Nordén (Sweden, Silver), and Erin Densham (Australia, Bronze) who came from behind to beat True by 10 seconds at the tail end of the run.

“Sarah was never the kind of runner to pull out a crazyfast sprint at the end,” said Ravage. “She’s always had the ability to keep putting out energy, so by the end of the race, she’s already put the field behind her.”

The race will air at 10 a.m.

EST. Locally, a viewing party will be held at the Hard Ball Café in Cooperstown, with T-shirts, door prizes and facepainting.

“It is a once in a lifetime event when a small community like Cooperstown produces an Olympic athlete,” said Matthew Hazzard, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We as a community want to celebrate her achievements and come together to hopefully cheer her on to an Olympic medal.”

And the night before, True will relax by indulging in her favorite pre-race ritual. “I always eat pizza before a race!” she said.

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BULLETIN: Witches, And Their Persecutors, Are Alive And Well

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f art is intended to help us understand the world around us, The Glimmerglass Festival has done some heavy lifting this summer in supplementing its production of an opera based on Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” with VIP commentators.

This has been done in the past – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on “Billy Budd” a few years ago comes to mind – but this summer it was taken to the next level.

In effect, we now know the Salem Witch Trials were in no way unique to the Massachusetts Bay Colony of the 1690s. Similar manifestations have happened through history. Similar dynamics, usually less potent, are around us every day.

• On Saturday, June 23, Faith Gay, a top litigator from New York City who summers here, did a lead-in to state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s appearance, and deftly sketched parallels between 17th century maritime tycoons building mansions on the Bay Colony’s waterfront and

BEWITCHING: Faith Gay, Eric

today’s one percent.

She carried the contrast through, between the villagers in Salem’s central hamlet, toiling in poverty, fearful of marauding Indian bands, and today’s depleted and debt-ridden citizenry. Fear, she said – and Schneiderman seconded her – was the root of witch trials. Fear for the future. Fear of outsiders – of the “other.”

That same day, Hillary Clinton had named Tim Kaine as her running mate and, praising the state of the Obama economy, offered that “some Americans” hadn’t shared in the rebound as fully as her neighbors in the Hamptons.

That informed the discussion,

“The Plot Against America,” he remarked that communities under threat, “instead of attacking the threat, turn against each other” – hence, the bloodletting in Salem, 19 hanged and the 20th – a Godless tavern keeper who plowed his fields on Sundays – crushed under rocks; it took him two days to die.

The marauding Indians and mansion dwellers went merrily on Karli Cadel/Glimmerglass Festival their ways.

Schneiderman, Jeffrey Toobin Suddenly in Salem, silence.

The court transcripts disappeared, prompting Schneiderman to note: Remember, the finances of 75 per- Gay reported, as did diaries from cent of American families have not the witch-trial months. The topic caught up with where they were in was submerged for 20 years, a generation, before reassessments 2008. began to emerge. A mystery, 75 percent of Americans (!)

Toobin and Gay concluded. with reason to fear for the future.

Living in small towns, of The audience, fanned by a warm course, we know the instincts summer breeze, likely left the – group think, pressure to conpavilion no more entranced by form, to “play well together,” as Donald Trump, but with a better we often hear these days – didn’t understanding of his appeal. disappear, but were simply divert• ed into everyday manifestations, Jeffrey Toobin, the New Yorker writer and author – again, engaged waiting to fully blossom again.

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by Faith Gay – took it a step furThe Habitudes program came ther Saturday, Aug. 13, in a packed to mind. It was brought to Otesaga ballroom.

Cooperstown Central School after Referencing Philip Roth’s

the bullying scandals of 2010-11: A central tenet was to teach strong personalities to stand up for the weak, not to succumb to going along with the team, wherever that might lead. Five years later, has the focus returned to “playing well together”? It would be interesting to know.

Of course, there’s a flip side.

Group dynamics bring communities together to do good, too.

Cooperstown’s former mayor, Carol B. Waller, was astonished by the outpouring of help and support when her Mohican Flowers was damaged by fire last year.

One weekend a year, Oneontans continue to honor the courage and sacrifice of Trooper Ricky Parisian 20 years after he was killed trying to foil a Southside armed robbery.

This is wonderful stuff, things that keep us in small towns.

(Meanwhile, wear garlic; yes, for witches, too.)

Food for thought. Which, of course, is what our cultural institutions should provide, although it’s rarely done as well at the Glimmerglass Festival did it this summer.

LETTERS

Oversight Needed At Focus. It’s A Matter Of Life And Death To the Editor: A democratic society is responsible for all its citizens, even those who are old or sick or crippled. Unfortunately, it does not come cheap, and when we relegate their care to profit-making companies, the temptation is bound to be there to cut costs by cutting staff. However, we have found out, in the case of Focus, that if you lay on a

caregiver more duties than she can manage, you get an inadequate level of performance.

I visited a friend of mine on her deathbed in the hospital, where he daughter told me that two days earlier her mother, a resident of Focus, had rung repeatedly for assistance to help her walk to the bathroom. No one came. She attempted the trip alone. She fell. Yes, it was poor judgment for this very

Blame The System, And The People Who Run It To the Editor: The sad news of Focus workers being arrested for leaving a 94-year-old woman for 41 hours should shock and outrage us to act. The human collateral damage was lost over the almighty buck. Short staffing and a lowered worker-toresident ratio are the main reasons that this tragedy could occur.

Who gets the blame?

Let’s start with a political system which is encouraging privatization all over the country. Then the union heads, who made a deal long ago with Focus to keep the union in the new organization, get some. Then there is the management, causing the “spend down” leading up to the financial woes,

years in the making.

Next to blame are the local politicians who used the resident protest to get TV coverage of them shaking hands and making promises they couldn’t keep.

Blame the unschooled county Reps. Stuligross and Lindberg who pushed selling, and swore to residents that mistreatment “would never happen!” Now they throw up their hands and say, “there’s nothing we can do.”

Shame! There is plenty they could have done, yet chose not to. They represent all of us to make sure this doesn’t happen and failed us all. Who robbed that woman’s dignity, I ask you?

MAUREEN CULBERT East Springfield

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ill lady to attempt the trek on her own, but pride dies hard, even in a cancer victim.

Does neglect always end in death? Obviously not. But the possibility that it will alerts us to the fact that it may do so, especially in the case of the frail, sick patients we’re likely to find in nursing homes.

For this reason, we must care about such statistics as number of nurses and aides

available to help a certain number of patients. We must care enough about them to insist that our county Board of Representatives assume the responsibility it delegated to Focus to keep tabs on this ratio by appointing itself as a watchdog on our nursing home patients in the future.

HILDA WILCOX Cooperstown

ISSUE & DEBATE STAMMEL: Hateful Speech Can Dehumanize Citizenry To the Editor: Several weeks ago I wrote a broad letter decrying the hate-based violence we have witnessed in Charleston, Orlando and Dallas against people based on their race, religion or sexual orientation and I’m weighing in a final time because local elected officials have a duty to promote public safety. In this summer of violence and hate, we must try to come together and reduce conflict, especially those who lead the community and nation.

Numerous Oneonta residents have expressed dismay that during this period a local leader has engaged in an unnecessarily antagonistic campaign (three columns and counting) attacking a minority group of our friends and neighbors.

My previous letter did not name Mr. Kabat or suggest that we all must agree on everything as he claimed in his misleading rebuttal. But I was taught America is a melting pot

of peoples and ideas and I stand by my assertion that we should treat our neighbors with respect and kindness, especially those who are different. It’s not necessary to opine here on his campaign of conversion or the morality of homosexuality generally.

People have strongly held faith-based positions on both sides of the matter and hearts and minds will not be swayed simply by newspaper columns featuring questionable anecdotes and studies. Those very personal issues are much more effectively and thoughtfully discussed in Please See STAMMEL, A6

KABAT: Are Only Certain Views Allowed To Be Aired?

To the Editor, Timothy Gibson’s letter to the editor of Aug. 12 nearly equaled the amusement I gained from Andy Stammel’s letter. Its context was stated in the headline, “People should live without fear of disparaging comments,” but then he lambasts me with disparaging comments. I guess I don’t count.

Perhaps Mr. Gibson considers me a non person, and my rights should be taken away. He criticizes your newspaper for having published my letter in opposition to homosexuality. I assume only those who agree with him should

Headline Most Reprehensible Of All To the Editor: Perhaps the only thing more reprehensible than Jerry Kabat’s outright lies and unabashed bigotry is that your July 8 editorial page displayed his hatefilled diatribe beneath the disgustingly deceptive headline: “Promote Positive Relationships To Your Children”!

CATHRYN JAMES Oneonta

have their opinions published. He must be living in an insulated world.

This neck of the woods happens to be about as Christian and conservative as you will find in the entire state. But I guess that doesn’t matter to those with elitist attitudes. I get a kick out of hypocrisy. Of course, we are all hypocrites at times. So, all is forgiven.

But seriously, he is a good example of the dangerous direction our society is heading. This is not my original idea, but I strongly agree with it: the gay rights movement is currently the greatest danger to liberty in this country. We are seeing cherished freedoms of speech and religion attacked every day. Witness that people are being fired from their jobs and losing their livelihoods because they quietly oppose homosexual behavior, usually for religious reasons. Think this might have a dampening effect on public speech? Thank Please See KABAT, A6

Candidates Flawed, But We Must Choose – And Choose Hillary To the Editor: In this crazy political year, with two highly tainted candidates, we still must choose. In my mind there is no comparison between the two candidates.

We need a president who knows and can work with other governments.

With Hillary’s background as secretary

of state, her U.S. Senate experience and her background as First Lady, no one has ever been more prepared for the position of president.

She certainly has flaws, as we know, but she has learned from them. She has spent 40 years in public service.

With her election we will not lose

what America has always stood for.

Think of the Statue of Liberty. We are all descended from immigrants, excluding the Native Americans.

I hope we will choose Hillary, flaws and all, as our first woman president.

NANCY WALLER Cooperstown

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History

Compiled by Tom Heitz with resources courtesy of The New York State Historical Association Library

125 Years Ago

Military Encampment – We see by orders posted about our streets that the 39th Regiment commanded by Colonel Hubbard, and the 41st Regiment commanded by Colonel Dunbar, will encamp in this village on land owned by E.R. Ford, Esq. for drill &c., commencing Monday September 17 and will remain until Saturday, September 22. These regiments comprise the towns in the First and Second Assembly Districts of this County, and are under command of efficient officers, and if uniformed as the regiments should be, will make a fine appearance. We doubt not our citizens will cordially welcome them and prepare for their wants, thereby making their stay in our village as pleasant as possible. The military organizations of the State should be encouraged by every good citizen.

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40 Years Ago

House and Senate candidates spent more than $88 million in their 1974 election campaigns and received more than 40 percent of their funds from special interest groups and large donations from individuals. Labor and business groups heavily favored incumbents with their contributions. Twenty-four individual donors contributed more than $25,000 each to U.S. Congressional candidates. The study is based on reports filed by the candidates with the House and Senate clerks for the period from September 1, 1973 through December 31, 1974. Fred Wertheimer, vice-president of Common Cause, the self-styled citizens’ group that conducted the study said it “gives a sense of the fact that we don’t have a campaign finance system that is broadly based.

It is based among people who can afford to give money or who have special financial interests they want to protect,” he said. Wertheimer also said the number of interest group committees had doubled in the last 18 months jumping from 500 to 1,000.

August 1976

100 Years Ago

Trackwalkers Escape Death – A gentleman and a lady, both strangers in the city, narrowly escaped serious injury, if not death, Sunday afternoon when they were struck by a southbound milk train as they were walking up the D&H tracks toward the U&D station. They failed to see the train approach, as it was hidden from sight near the curve near the ice house, and a projecting part of the locomotive hit them, throwing them into a northbound freight train on the adjoining track. The man fell to the ground between the tracks, pulling the woman with him, so that they miraculously escaped being ground to death under the wheels of one of the trains. As soon as the trains had passed they arose, none the worse for their experience except for a few minor injuries, and resumed their walk to the station.

August 1916

80 Years Ago

Charles A. Lindbergh’s public appearance at Copenhagen, as a co-worker with Dr. Alexis Carrel, showing the operation of the mechanical “heart” he invented showed the flyer in a new light. The career of this young genius has entered a new phase which may be as great as the first.

Lindbergh is as much interested in his purely scientific work as he ever was in flying. Reports from Denmark represent him as “laboring in the laboratory day and night,” so that they almost have to force him to leave his work to eat and sleep. This strange invention is a device which can nourish and keep alive physical tissues and organs as if they were still in the living body. Thus it helps scientists to learn more about living matter and serve mankind better. Dr. Carrel, famous French-American biologist of the Rockefeller Institute, first showed that flesh could be kept alive and growing outside of the body. He has kept a bit of chicken heart alive

10 Years Ago

Raids conducted last week on 20 brothels in the NorthAugust 1996 east U.S. uncovered more than 70 suspected sex slaves, exposing a long-ignored national problem found in towns for nearly a quarter of a century – far more than the natural large and small with immigrants and U.S. citizens alike life of a chicken. Carrel says: “Civilized man understands as victims. “It’s a very overwhelming subject for a lot of almost everything except himself.” people to recognize that there is slavery at this time in our August 1936 country,” said Carole Angel, staff attorney with the Immigrant Women Program of the women’s rights advocacy group Legal Momentum in Washington, D.C. “It’s hard In a proposed Civil Rights plank, Republican Party Platfor us as humans to contemplate what this means.” Jolene form drafters called today for elimination of racial segrega- Smith, executive director of Free the Slaves, a Washingtontion in public schools with “all deliberate speed.” They said based organization dedicated to ending slavery world-wide, this should be done “locally through federal courts.” The agreed that the idea of 21st century slavery was foreign to tentative plank – approved by the 105-member Platform most people. “Americans are conditioned to believe that Committee – said the Republican Committee concurs in slavery was a thing of the past,” Smith said. “We have the U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing segregation in to re-educate ourselves about this reality.” Last Tuesday, the schools and in the court’s direction that this be accomfederal and local law enforcement agents raided brothels plished with “all deliberate speed.” It added, however, that “true progress” in eliminating segregation “can be obtained disguised as massage parlors, health spas, and acupuncture clinics in six states and the District of Columbia. Thirty-one through intelligent study, understanding and good will.”

The GOP plank was threshed out at closed sessions marked people were arrested on trafficking charges while 70 sex workers were taken to undisclosed locations for questionby appeals for “soft language.” Most Southern delegates ing and the provision of basic services. “There are so many said the plank was one they could “live with.” At one time faces on this,” Carol Angel said. “It happens in rural comthey threatened to take the issue to the floor of the convenmunities and big cities.” tion. The plank supports President Eisenhower’s recommendation to the last Congress that a Civil Rights Division August 2006 be set up within the Justice Department to help protect individual rights.

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Open Letter From Chief Tallman

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would like to thank the following for their assistance on Tuesday, Aug. 9, during the fire at the Cooperstown Motel: Fly Creek Fire Company, Hartwick Fire Department Company # 1, Hartwick Fire Department Company #2, Milford Fire Department, Otsego County 911 Center, Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, state Fire Investigation Unit, Cooperstown Police Department, state Insurance Fraud Unit, Otsego County Sheriff Department, the Otsego County District Attorney’s Office and Cooperstown Medical Transport.

I would like to thank the members of the community for their support and understanding while we had the roads closed.

I also would like to thank the members of our own fire department (fire/EMS/fire

police) for the hours of training we do.

I am very thankful to the public for all of the kind words that have been mentioned about all of the fire departments, for opening their homes and providing refreshments, and for all of the photos which have been forwarded to me. The photos help us with our investigation. I want to thank the businesses who offered or donated food for the emergency personnel.

What a great community we are fortunate to live in, and to be able to call for so many Mutual Aid resources.

It‘s so refreshing.

Thank you to everyone, and if I missed anyone I apologize.

JAMES TALLMAN Chief Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department

EYE ON THE WEATHER for JULY 2016

July Slightly Cooler, But Plenty Of Summer Left

Editor’s Note: David Mattice, National Weather Service observer in the Oneonta area for the past 30 years, provides monthly and annual summaries of local weather as a public service.

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uly was a little bit cooler than normal and our precipitation was just a tad above average. April, May, June, and now July have all been cooler than usual following the unprecedented warmth of the first three months of the year.

Our July temperatures averaged only 0.7 degree below the norm and our precipitation was only 0.19 inches higher than we usually see for July.

So all in all, the month was pretty much a typical July.

Precipitation amounts varied significantly across the region, with hit and miss thunderstorms, but that too is typical for our region.

At my home, seven thunderstorms and nice rain showers kept us pretty moist most all month long.

Corn and other crops look great here in the Cooperstown/Oneonta area, with a good mixture of rainfall and sunshine all month. That hopefully is pleasing our good friends, the local farmers.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, please keep in mind that any thunderstorm that pops up can turn severe without much notice, so please be aware of our local forecast and take all watches and warnings seriously. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s only three weeks until Labor

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JUly 2016 Highest Temperature.............................................87°F (July 22) Lowest Temperature..............................................47°F (July 20) Average Maximum Temperature........................................79°F Average Minimum Temperature..........................................56.4°F Monthly Mean Temperature................................................67.7°F Precipitation Total...................................................................4.12″ Most Precipitation in One Day.................................1.93” (July 9) Thunderstorms........................... ............................7 (15 for 2016) Snow...............................................................................................0 25.4 inches for 2016 Most Snow in One Day....................................................................0 Year-to-Date Precipitation......................................................20.59” Number of Days at or below zero F..................................0 for June 5 for 2016 Number of Days at or below 32°F.........................0 (67 for 2016) Day weekend! Where did the time go?

I hope you are finding time to enjoy all of your favorite outdoor summer activities.

August through October is a beautiful time of the year here in central Leatherstocking country, but you will start to

STAMMEL: Words Can Inspire Good, Evil STAMMEL/From A4 the family home, house of worship, or perhaps a philosophy class. Although many Christians and other people of faith disagree with Mr. Kabat’s views, religious freedom is one of the great defining traits of our country and he is entitled to his opinions.

Our Constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech also ensures that citizens may express their views, no matter how offensive or wrong they may be. But readers should remember, especially in this year of Trump, that along with our freedom of speech comes responsibility; words have power and inspire people for good and evil. History has shown that when hateful dehumanizing speech repeatedly suggests a group of people is more violent, criminal and diseased and

less able to engage in loving committed relationships, then violence is more likely to target this group.

Just as 21 year old Dylann Roof killed nine black parishioners after he was inspired by online white supremacist rants, so too can inflammatory speech lead to violence here. Just this summer we have seen two felony hate crimes in Cooperstown, one against a black woman and one against a young gay couple. Thank you to Cooperstown police and all law enforcement for protecting our residents and guests and showing hate-based violence is not welcome here.

Civilians can help too. We can engage in more self-reflection instead of obsessing over the claimed faults of others.

Are we promoting our causes in a manner that focuses more

KABAT: We Need To Act, Speak Truth KABAT/From A4 God Gibson doesn’t control this newspaper.

I can visualize a future of witch hunts against those who are opposed to homosexuality.

It will be like reliving the Joe McCarthy era, only this time it will be the left that is doing the hunting. Recall Santayana’s comments that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

To my brethren in the Christian community: if we don’t raise our voices now we will be pushed out of the public square.

We need to act and speak the truth lovingly even when the haters like Timothy Gibson

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(you can just feel the anger and hatred in his letter) call us names. Remember that the abuse we incur is nothing compared to what other Christians are suffering in other parts of the world. At least not yet.

JERRY KABAT Oneonta Editor’s Note: Jerry Kabat, author of two letters in recent weeks, advises that he is not a pastor, but director of the Calvary Hill Retreat Center.

Identifying him that way implies the views expressed are the retreat center’s views, while they in fact reflect only his personal views.

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on lifting people up and civilly and positively presenting our views, or do we primarily tear others down and inflame prejudices? Is our speech respectful, promoting the safety and unity of our community, or is it divisive and hate-inducing?

And before media outlets risk becoming a megaphone for stochastic terrorism, they should determine if the speech they’re printing has substantial civic benefits or if they’re merely embracing conflict for other reasons. Not one of us is perfect in our speech or conduct and continued thoughtfulness is essential, particularly for those entrusted with the leadership of Oneonta and our nation. We can achieve much more when we work together and focus on the positive ways we all contribute to a vibrant and safe community.

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MLS#102421 $139,500 Pond, woods and beautiful views across the valley.

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MLS#105736 $799,000 Beautiful, Private 78-acre Estate w/2 luxury homes overlooking the Susquehanna Valley, near downtown. Over $7,000/month income potential!

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MLS#106954 $149,900 Milford – Next to Wilber Park! 3+ BR, 2-bath home has new high-efficiency furnace, and central air, new roof, insulation, replacement windows,carpeting.

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MLS#104505 $319,000 Georgian Revival on 28 acres Kitchen w/oak cabinets, master BR, 3 guest BRs, formal DR, LR, 2-car garage, outbuilding w/heated workshop.

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MLS#101207 $124,500 Ideal Family Home Close to Girls and Boys Club, Little League and Riverside school. Charming and comfortable home.

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MLS#105493 $179,000 Great Price! 3-BR, 2-bath log-sided ranch on over 5.5 private acres, bordering “forever wild” DEP land.

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MLS# 107148 $90,000 Reasonably Priced and Move-In Ready 1-floor living, easy to maintain, well insulated home on 5.09 acres. Motivated sellers.

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MLS#101331 $104,900 Lake House Lake views and access! Get the sights, sounds and perks of lakefront for over 50% less than the average lakefront price.

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MLS#107045 $125,000 4 acres, ranch-style home w/double-sided fireplace, new roof and electric, new deck overlooking trout stream, 2-car attached garage.

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MLS#105851 $80,000 16 Wooded Acres with Lake Rights Roxbury School District. Private setting in a subdivision where the electric is already there and the perc test is done.

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MLS#106776 $310,000 Gorgeous Colonial home w/3 BRs, 3 baths, cathedral ceiling. Huge great room could be fourth BR. Radiant heat, hardwood floors, large master BR suite.

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MLS#107082 $199,900 133+ acres w/2-unit, fully rented farmhouse. Great commercial development potential. Easy on/off I-88 at exit 12. Priced to move quickly.

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MIDDLEFIELD he Red Shed Brewery is so off the beaten path that people walking into the tasting room often exclaim, “’Wow, I actually found this place!’” reports Jack Hasbrouck, founder and brewer.

The out-of-the-wayness is part of the charm, said Hasbrouck, interviewed at the corner of Butter Bowl and

Michelle Freehafer pours samples in the Red Shed taproom.

Harbison roads on the high ground between Roseboom to the east and

Middlefield Center to the west.

So is the actual red farm shed that houses the tasting room. So are the names of the brews – lightest to darkest, Otsego Ale, Jessica’s Ale, Geordie Boy Brown Ale and Cherry Valley Smoked Porter – written in chalk on a blackboard.

So is an original 19thcentury hops barn visible a couple of hundred yards away.

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“I used to run the AMC club, and we would get letters about

what people were selling,” he said. “This man, Ray Smith, was selling his late wife Irene’s Rambler, and she wanted it to go to someone who would love it. Our names kept coming up because of the club.”

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TEDDY BEAR PICNIC: A festive concert by the Oneonta Community Band for you and a cuddly friend. Rain or shine! Teddy Bear raffle. 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, Upper Pavilion, Wilber Park, Oneonta. Info, (607) 437-0152.

HERD IT?: At the 221st Annual Leatherstocking Sheepdog Trials, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21. $5 for all both days, 12 and under free. Robert F. Clark Field, off Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown.

(Route 28, south of village to 11C, follow signs.) Info, (607) 293-8385, www. leatherstockingsheepdogtrials.com CIVIL WAR WEEKEND: Mix with re-enacting Civil War units, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21. A Step Back in Time Weekend at The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Route 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org ROOT BEER FLOATS: Stop by the Hartwick’s Waro Store & Farmers’ Market (Route 11 opposite the Fire Department) 4-6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19. Sweet treats for a great cause: Root beer floats by donation to repair tombstones vandalized last May at the Hartwick Cemetery.

Info, Caren Kelsey, President, Hartwick Historical Society, 9607) 293-7530.

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HERKIMER CO. FAIR – Through Aug. 21. 135 Cemetery St., Frankfort.. Info, (315) 8957464, www.HerkimerCountyFair. org GRADUATION – 2 p.m.

Oneonta Job Corps Academy 2016 Graduation Ceremony.

Keynote speech by Joseph Yelich, Oneonta School District Superintendent. 221 Homer Folks Ave., Oneonta. RSVP by 8/15 to Adina Feliu, (607) 4311455. Reception following.

ROOT BEER FLOATS – 4-6 p.m. Offered for donations to benefit repair vandalized tombstones at the Hartwick Cemetery.

Waro Store & Farmer’s Market, Cty. Hwy. 11 (opposite the Fire Department). Info, Caren Kelsey, President, Hartwick Historical Society, 9607) 293-7530.

ART WALK – 5-8 p.m.

Fabulous Friday Art Walk. Visit the many Main St. Galleries, attend art exhibition openings, hear from the artists. Continue your evening by having dinner downtown where oftentimes the

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POSTCARDS – 5-8 p.m.

Oneonta History Center Fabulous Friday vintage postcard Sale. Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Info, GOHS, (607) 4320960, info@OneontaHistory.org, www.OneontaHistory.org COLLAGE & SIP PARTY – 6 p.m. Create a collage from materials provided. Express your inner artist with gentle guidance from Marie Cummings in a relaxed atmosphere. $25 donation includes all supplies. BYOBCarriage House Art Studio,

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Community Arts Council of Oneonta (CANO), Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-2070, admin@canoneonta.org CHENANGO BLUES FEST – 6-10:30 p.m. Funky Blu Roots, Laurence Jones, Davina and the Vagabonds. Free Friday night concert! Also Aug. 20. Chenango Cty. Fairgrounds, 1 E. Main St., Norwich. Tickets, The Eighth Note, 10 S. Main St., Oneonta, (607) 432.0344. Info, www. chenangobluesfest.org WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP – 6:30-8:30 p.m. “In One Breath” watercolor workshop with Artist Joanne Resch. Create water

color paintings using traditional Chinese watercolor techniques. $35 includes all supplies, light refreshments and donation to Nature Center. Reservations required, no experience necessary.

Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Cty. Hwy. 31, Cooperstown. Info, reservations, (518) 993-3022, (607) 547-8662, friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com MUSICAL – 7 p.m. “Next to Normal,” Tony Award-winning rock musical about a mother overcoming bipolar disorder and impacts on the suburban lives of her husband and children.

Also Sat. and Sun, Aug. 20, 21.

Orpheus Theatre at Hamblin Theater, Fine Arts Buildings, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 4321800, www.orpheustheatre.org, orpheus@orpheustheatre.org MUSIC FEST – 7:30 p.m.

Bach and Sons. Artists: Ayano Ninomiya, violin; Linda Chesis, flute; Quinn Bernegger, tenor; Alexis Pia Gerlach, cello; Bradley Brookshire, harpsichord.

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, Lake St., Cooperstown.

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LOOP TROUPE – 8 p.m. NYCbased theatre company Loop Troupe rehearsed reading of their new play “Wisenheimer’s Master Plan,” and original comedy inspired by classics.

Adult content. Franklin Stage Co., Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin.

Saturday, August 20

PANCAKE FLY-IN – 7:3011:30 a.m. Middlefield Vol. Fire Dept. and EAA Chapter 1070 Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, real maple syrup, sausage, and beverages. Adults $7.50, children under 12, $5. Cooperstown/ Westville Airport, Rte. 166, Cooperstown.

SHEEPDOGS – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

221st Annual Leatherstocking Sheepdog Trials, competitive dog sport in which a dog moves sheep around a field, through gates, and into enclosures as directed by their handler. Food, vendors, tents, wood spinning demo, action! Through Aug. 21. $5 for both days, 12 and under free. Robert F. Clark Field, off Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. (Following signs from Rtes. 28, 11C) Info, (607) 293-8385, www.leatherstockingsheepdogtrials.com HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP – 9-11 a.m. Otsego Co. Conservation Association highway cleanup along State Rte. 80. OCCA adopted this portion of the road in 2013. Volunteers will meet at OCCA office at Mohican Farm, at corner of Rte. 80 and Allen Lake Rd. and will collect trash along a two-mile stretch. Info, to participate, contact Jeff O’Handley, (607) 547-4488, programdirector@occa.org MORE CALENDAR, B5

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Just When You Think You’re Lost, There’s The Red Shed Brewery his son, John, in Tucson, BEER/From B3 in the mid-1960s and was Ariz., had begun brewing as immediately drafted into the a hobby about 15 years ago.

Army. He was Summering loassigned stateside, cally three years, avoiding Vietnam, he was golfing at then pursued an the Otsego Golf entrepreneurial Course and got career in the into a conversaSouthwest, selling tion with Sarah his landscaping Stewart, the OGC business to his manager, which employees a halfturned to the dozen years ago. topic of Governor For a few years Cuomo’s Farm before that, he Brewery Act of IF YOU GO had begun visit►From Cherry Valley, 2012 and the rising his sister in South on Route 166 ing Upstate craft Stamford, Delabrewing industry. ware County, and to Route 33, take a left on Butter Bowl One thing led to found himself Road. another. In Februdrawn back to the ►From Cooperstown, ary 2015, HasbNortheast of his north on Route 33, rouck obtained youth. He even- right on Barnum, left a Farm Brewery on Harbison. tually discovered license and began When you see the the secluded 19th assembling the Red Shed, stop century farmtanks, tubes and house – with an kegs to make old milk shed, painted red, beer. (In the past couple nearby – that he renovated of weeks, he completed a as a summertime retirement larger, modern structure that home. includes a walk-in cooler to Hasbrouck, inspired by

finish the brews, and moved the equipment into new quarters.)

In a tour the other day, he described the brewing process as a lot of waiting around mixed with moments of high intensity. As for the resulting product, he declares, “our mantra here is Local, Fresh, Handcrafted.”

That means “each barrel will be slightly different in the same way,” said Hasbrouck. Those slight differences, added Stewart, who is sales manager (while continuing to co-manage OGC with her partner Bobby Amore) is part of Red Shed’s charm, like its seeming remoteness.

The business partners rolled out their product at the Cooperstown on Tap Festival last October, then at Snommegang in Oneonta in March and the Cooperstown Rotary Club’s Spring Fling in May. In addition to serving Red Shed brews this sum-

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mer at the golf course’s popular Thursday evening gatherings, Stewart has placed the beers – all on tap; no bottling yet – at the Blue Mingo, Mel’s and the Beverage Exchange in Cooperstown, the Mount Wellington Café across from the Glimmerglass Festival,

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Farm Brewery Act, 30 percent of the grain in his products is New York-sourced, and – to promote the state’s agriculture – that must rise to 90 percent by 2024. (The waste product finds its way into the troughs at Van Spanje’s pig farm down the hill.)

While they are looking to expand their reach, Stewart and Hasbrouck agreed that Red Shed Brewery has a certain mystique that would be jeopardized if it grew too large. The joy of discovering it, as many patrons feel they do, is a key part of the experience.

“Sometimes it’s hot out, and people have taken a few wrong turns before they reach here,” said Hasbrouck. “But when they finally arrive, they say, ‘This is exactly what I wanted to do today.’”

As www.redshedbrewingcompany.com reassures: “Bottom line is you’ll get here, but it is an adventure – enjoy the ride.”

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and the Tryon Inn in Cherry Valley.

“It’s a very competitive market,” said Stewart, who is looking to place the brews in Oneonta, and to expand distribution in a 25mile radius, into Delaware, Herkimer and Schoharie counties. “There are a lot of brewers, but only so many taps.”

People have proven willing to spend more for the quality of beer he produces, even though local grains – 85-90 cents per pound, compared to 30-40 cents for national brands – are more expensive, said Hasbrouck, whose taproom at the Red Shed is open 2-8 p.m. Fridays and 2-6 p.m.

Saturdays.

“The word ‘local’ is a big pull,” he continued, arguing his products are true craft beers, the way small brewers that expand and mechanize their production may not be. “I am literally making it with my own hands, so each batch is unique.”

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An afternoon of fiddle tunes, stories, 1860s camp life, school of the soldier, and period photography

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Cornwallville Church at The Farmers’ Museum Historic Village Entry to concert & activities included in museum admission

The 77th NY Regimental Balladeers are recognized as a premier Civil War band by Gettysburg NMP

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One-Of-A-Kind Rambler Rebel Among Auto Show Attractions RAMBLER/From B1 in New Jersey, and he’d never even heard of the Rebel Raider.”

Marsh Sr., a World War II veteran, had started as a cleaner and worked his way up to mechanic at the Rambler dealership. “We always had Ramblers,” said Marsh. “We’d take the sta-

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The Smiths’ car was one of only 300 produced, with only 100 of those painted “Blue-As-You’ve-NeverSeen.” The others were painted Electric Green and Tangerine.

Intrigued, they took a road trip to Huntington, L.I., to take a look at the car, and couldn’t believe what they saw when Smith opened the garage door. “It was all original, not restored,” he said. “That makes it the only un-restored Rambler Rebel Raider in the world.

And it’s only one of two Jim Kevlin/ OTSEGO.life blue ones left.”

Another highlight of the Wanderers Club show in Milford Sunday, Aug. 14, The only other blue Rebel was this 2000 Ford pickup, a tribute to veterans. Rebecca Downie, 8, of Raider had been found in a Oneonta, who attended with dad Mike, was entranced. field and is being restored PHONE/FAX:607.432.0679 for it, but Marsh Sr. had to miles on it,” he said. “It has chines magazine came out by the new owner. pass.

“The best we could do 54,000 on it now.” last week and took about 170 MAIN STREET • ONEONTA Smith wanted $4,500 was $3,500, and he said he Dad and son have spent 500 pictures of the car,” he couldn’t let it go for that,” the last 16 years taking it said. “They want to do a said Marsh. “We went to car shows, most recently feature article about it in the home bummed, but when I Saturday, Aug. 14, to the next couple of months.” got back, there was a mesWanderers Club’s at MilAnd even though it’s 47 sage on the machine.” ford’s Wilber Park.

“She’s years old, the car still runs Band Instrument Rentals & Tune-ups!

He’d had a change of my dad’s pride and joy,” like it’s brand new. “We Sign Up for Lessons! heart, and for $3,500, the he said. “He’s got a shelf were driving back from the car was theirs. “My dad full of trophies and plaques; show the other day and it Huge Selection of drove down and got it,” he People’s Choice, Special started to sprinkle, so we Guitars • Amps • Drums • Keyboards • Accessories said.

Interest, Best in Show.” rolled the windows up,” he They cleaned the car and The Rambler even caught said. “I was amazed at how 10 South Main St, Oneonta • 607-432-0344 took off the decals Irene had some national attention. since 1971 quiet it was. It drives so www.theeighthnote.com The area’s oldest and largest music store smoothly.” affixed to it. “It had 40,000 “Hemmings Muscle Ma-

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tion wagon on vacations and he restored a ’66 Rambler Classic he got my mom.”

The two did their research and discovered that the Rambler Rebel Raider, a variation on the Rebel, was painted up for the New York State and New Jersey dealers’ association in the spring of 1969.

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LEGALS Legal notice SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF OTSEGO Plaintiff designates OTSEGO as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 1091 COUNTY HIGHWAY 46 ONEONTA, NY 13820 Section: 193 Block: 2 Lot: 9.01 INDEX NO. 725/2015 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

MARK MOHR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA MOHR; RICHARD MOHR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA MOHR; SHARON FARGE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA MOHR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and

assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; OTSEGO RURAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC.; CITIBANK N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of

appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $240,264.00 and interest, recorded on August 11, 2004, in Official Record Book 1353 at Page 186, of the Public Records of OTSEGO County, New York, covering premises known as 1091 COUNTY HIGHWAY 46 ONEONTA, NY 13820.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. OTSEGO County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF

LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: August 4, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: Joseph J. Karlya III, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 2807675 4LegalSept1 Legal notice Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company.

Name: QuarterBACK LLC. Articles of organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 01 July 2016.

Office location: OtsegoCounty.

SSNY has been

designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o William Farnham 197 Belmont St. Fall River, Ma 02720.

Purpose is to engage in any lawful purpose.

6LegalSept15 Legal notice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY UNDER NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/2/2016. Office: Otsego County.

SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the PLLC, 8-12 Dietz Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. Purpose: For the practice of the profession of License Clinical Social Work.

6LegalSept15 Legal notice NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF RIGHT FIELD REAL ESTATE, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company (“LLC”) is 129 ONEIDA STREET LLC. 2. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State is August 8, 2016.

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

4. The Secretary of State of the State of New York is hereby designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him or her is: PO Box 141, 35928 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782.

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

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Name: Right Field Real Estate, LLC (LLC). Authority filed with NY Secretary of State (NYSS): 7/22/2016. LLC organized in Oregon: 5/6/2016.

NY office location: Otsego County.

NYSS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. NYSS shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5512 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217. Address of office maintained in jurisdiction of formation: 5512 N. Interstate, Portland, OR 97217.

Copy of Articles of Organization on file with the Oregon Secretary of State at 255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151, Salem, OR 97310-1327.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NICOLE GERACE LCSW PLLC.

GOODYEAR BASEBALL,

LLC (“GYB”) was formed under Chapter 1705 of the Ohio Revised Code as a limited liability company.

Articles of Organization were accepted by the Ohio Secretary of State on May 20, 2016. GYB, as a foreign limited liability company, has applied for an Application for Authority pursuant to Section 802 of the limited liability company law on July 12, 2016. The county in which the office is located is Otsego. The New York Secretary of State has been designated as the Agent for GYB upon whom process may be served.

The New York Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served to GYB c/o Prime Corporate Agent, Inc., 925 Euclid Avenue, Suite 2020, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The purpose of GYB is any lawful business purpose.

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Name: UNDERWOOD PLUMBING & HEATING LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of the State of New York(SSNY) on 05/23/2016.

Office location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O UNDERWOOD PLUMBING & HEATING LLC, 369 Wilbur Hill Rd, Unadilla, NY 13849.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

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Application For Authority To Do Business in the State of New York NY Palmer House, L.L.C.

Notice of Formation of ONEONTA HOTELS, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/02/16. Office location: Otsego County. Princ. office of LLC: 5206 NY-23, Oneonta, NY 13820. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to Mayank Keshavlal Patel at the princ. office of the LLC. Purpose: To own and operate a hotel and any other lawful business activity.

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Application For Authority To Do Business in the State of New York filed with Sec’y. of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on July 19, 2016. Office location: Otsego County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 28105 Turner Ranch Road, Marble Falls, Texas 78654. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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tion of Limited LeLiability Company (LLC): Name: MC BREW COMPANY ONE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/23/2016.

Office Location: Otsego County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: c/o MC BREW COMPANY ONE, LLC, 84 Main St., Oneonta, 13820.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

6LegalAug25 Legal notice Kingfisher Property Group, LLC Filed 6/10/16 Office: Otsego Co SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 35 Nelson Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Purpose: all lawful 6LegalAug18 Legal notice Notice is hereby given than a license, #2204890 pending, for beer and wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 2957 State Highway 23, West Oneonta, County of Otsego, for on premises consumption.

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Happenin’ UNTY OTSEGO CO GUIDE TO A COMPLETE WHAT’S FUN AROUND

Saturday, August 20

OLYMPIC WATCH PARTY – 9:30 a.m. Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce hosts Olympic Watch party to root on Cooperstown Triathlete Sarah True. Face painting, door prizes provided by Sarah’s official sponsors, free T-Shirt to first 75 people who attend. Hardball Cafe, 99 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownchamber.org YOUTH RACE – 10 a.m.-noon.

Spartan Edge Youth Challenge.

A YMCA event open to children K-5th grade with non-timed mini obstacle course designed

by Spartan geared just for kids! $25, registration required by Aug. 17 at https://ymcaspartanedgechallenge.eventbrite.com 6th Ward Playground off River St. on Scramling Ave. Info, Oneonta Family YMCA, (607) 432-0010, www.oneontaymca.org CIVIL WAR WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience what life was like for the typical New York State Civil War soldier by mixing with re-enacting units. Talk with soldiers and other characters from the past in historic village.

The Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org FROM THE COLLECTIONS – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Final day, “From the Collections” exhibit. Greater Oneonta Historical Society. Info,

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GOHS, (607) 4320960, info@OneontaHistory.org, www.OneontaHistory.org HERKIMER CO. FAIR – Through Aug. 21. 135 Cemetery St., Frankfort.. Info, (315) 895-7464, www.HerkimerCountyFair.org SHOWTALK – 10 a.m. Spotlight on Rossini. After a musical program featuring songs and arias from Thieving Magpie and Barber of Seville, historian John Julius Norwich presents thoughts on Rossini. $25, $10/youth.

The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, tickets, Glimmerglass Festival Box Office, 18 Chestnut St., Cooperstown, (607) 547-2255.

SHOWTALK LUNCH – Noon.

Dine with Glimmerglass Festival artists, friends and enthusiasts. $35.00, The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown.

CHENANGO BLUES FEST – Noon-? p.m. Noah Wotherspoon, Southern Avenue, Curtis Salgado, Canned Heat, Anders Osborne. $25 in advance, $35 day off.

Chenango Cty. Fairgrounds, 1 E. Main St., Norwich. Tickets, The Eighth Note, 10 S. Main St., Oneonta, (607) 432.0344. Info, www.chenangobluesfest.org BASEBALL AUTHOR SERIES – 1 p.m. “One year Dynasty,”

by Matt Silverman. Silverman recounts step by step the Mets’ 1986 meteoric rise, when they captured their first division title in over a decade, shattered the franchise record, and then won it all. Included with Museum admission. National Baseball Hall of Fame, Main St., Cooperstown.

Info, 888-425-5633, www.baseballhall.org DINNER WITH ARTISTS – 6 p.m. Dine with Glimmerglass Festival artists, friends and enthusiasts at the The Pavilion. $75.00. Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Hwy. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www. glimmerglass.org/ MUSICAL – 7 p.m. “Next to

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Normal,” Tony Award-winning rock musical about a mother overcoming bipolar disorder and impacts on the suburban lives of her husband and children. Also Sun, Aug. 21. Orpheus Theatre at Hamblin Theater, Fine Arts Buildings, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-1800, www.orpheustheatre. org, orpheus@orpheustheatre.org BLUES EXPRESS – 7 p.m.

Saturday night blues train featuring best bands in upstate N.Y. Riders enjoy food and drink. Cooperstown Blues Express, depart Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, Milford.

Info, reservations, (607) 432-2429, (607) 432-2824 ALASH ENSEMBLE–8 p.m. $11-$24. Tuvan Music & Throat Singing. West Kortright Centre, 49 West Kortright Church Rd., East Meredith. Info, (607)278-5454.

RESIDENT ARTIST RETROSPECTIVE – 8 p.m. Esme Boyce Choreography/dance; resident Artist Aug. 2016 & works by Stevo Arnoczy, projections designer/ video editor; Ashur Rayls, composer, musician, sound designer; Elliott Jenetopulous, artist, writer, director. “THE CHURCH” (Artist Residencies & Performance Space”), 2381 State Hwy. 205, Mt. Vision. Info, upsi-ny.com

– 3 p.m. Oneonta Community Concert Band, directed by Rene Prins, presents 14th annual Teddy Bear Concert. Rain or shine!

Bring one of your Teddy Bears to enjoy the concert. Teddy Bear raffle, too! Free, all welcome.

Upper pavilion, Wilber Park., Oneonta. Info, (607) 437-0152.

BACHELER CONSORT – 3 p.m. Friends of Music presents “A musical Banquet, historical music performed by the Bacheler Consort, performing Renaissance music. Suggested donation $12, $6 seniors & Students. Cash or check only, no advance ticket sales or reservations. Complimentary refreshments served. Stamford United Methodist Church, 88

1800, www.orpheustheatre.org, orpheus@orpheustheatre.org

Monday, August 22

GRANTSMANSHIP WORKSHOP – 9:30-11:30 a.m. Grantsmanship for Non-Professionals with Stacy Grady and Barbara Hein of Springbrook, geared to not-for profit organizations learning to identify and prepare grant application that get funded.

Registration $10, includes materials and refreshments. Limited space, pre-registration required.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 123 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, registration (607) 547-2536, otsego@cornell. edu

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Explore career opportunities available in our Housekeeping and Food Service Departments!

Sunday, August 21

SHEEPDOGS – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

221st Annual Leatherstocking Sheepdog Trials. See Saturday, Aug. 20, for details.

CIVIL WAR WEEKEND – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Farmers’ Museum.

Details under Saturday, Aug. 20.

PRISON MINISTRY – 11:30 a.m. Attorneys Teresa Miller and Faith Gay update on opportunities for prison ministry including work with lifers” group at Attica, reentry programs, habeas/pardons programs, and arts/education programs. First Presbyterian Church, 25 Church St., Cooperstown.

SWART-WILCOX – 1-3 p.m.

Handmade Furniture with Roy Bartoo. Local craftsman and retired educator speaks on techniques and inspirations for making twig furniture. Free, all welcome. Light refreshments served. Summer Sunday Series, Swart-Wilcox House Museum, Wilcox Ave., Oneonta, across from Riverside School. Info, www. swartwilcoxhouse.wordpress.com TEDDY BEAR CONCERT

Main St., Stamford. info, www. friendsmusic.org LUTE – 5:30 p.m. Elizabethan Lute: Hopkinson Smith.

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival at Hyde Hall. $20 per person.

Hyde Hall National Landmark Historic Site, 267 Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5098, www.hydehall. org, www.cooperstownmusicfest. org, 1-877-666-7421.

MUSICAL – 7 p.m. “Next to Normal,” Tony Award-winning rock musical about a mother overcoming bipolar disorder and its impacts the suburban lives of her husband and children.

Orpheus Theatre at Hamblin Theater, Fine Arts Buildings, SUNY Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-

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Career & Job Fair Monday, August 22nd

Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm Afternoon Session: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Light Refreshments will be served Bassett provides a competitive Benefit Package, on the job training and growth opportunities.

Talk with staff and leadership, take a tour and more!

Laptops will be available to apply online PLEASE BRING A RESUME WITH YOU. PLUS get an on the spot interview with one of our recruiters!

Bassett Medical Center - Clinic Lobby 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 Questions? Please reach out to: Andrianna Gulotta for Housekeeping Opportunities at 607-547-4558 OR Mary Eggeling for Food Service Opportunities at 607-547-6379

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Brewery Ommegang is currently seeking committed individuals for tour guides/store staff in our visitor’s center. Candidates must be personable, trustworthy and enthusiastic. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly. Will be required to work nights, weekends and some holidays. Please apply in person at Brewery Ommegang, 656 County Highway 33, Cooperstown, NY. Brewery Ommegang - Duvel Moortgat USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Office of Human Resources at Hartwick College seeks to hire a Coordinator of Inclusion to enhance recruiting strategies and programs that promote diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

For complete details, please visit http://www.hartwick.edu/employment. EOE.

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Morris Central School has the following openings for the 2016-2017 school year: Secondary Math Teacher (FT, must be NYS certified Teacher)

These individuals will be responsible for professional handling of both written and verbal incoming and outgoing interactions with customers, agencies, vendors, medical providers, adverse carriers, lending institutions, etc., while striving for first call resolution and providing our customers with the exceptional customer experience they deserve.

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Paraco Gas is looking for responsible, motivated drivers with clean, safe driving records to work at our Cooperstown location. Will be trained to run Bulk, Motor Fuel, BBQ, and Boom truck - continue your career and take it to the next level!

ReQuiReMents • Compliance with all safety codes and policies. Performs vehicle and trailer inspections.

• Participates in/completes all required training • Courteous, efficient service to all customers • Minimum 1 year Class B CDL experience with appropriate Hazmat endorsements • Work outdoors in all weather and driving conditions. Able to lift 75# repeatedly throughout the day submit resumes to dferranti@paracogas.com and pteresi@paracogas.com

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Aug. 22, 23 and 24 - 10 am-3 pm Sept. 7, 8, and 9 — Noon - 5:30 pm Ballet for ages 3 and older - preschool through advanced

Join us for these and other classes: Piyo, Mommy & Me, Fitness for the Dancer

Studio Opens September 14 www.deckerschoolofballet.org 140 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 607-432-6290

Join Our Team of Dedicated and Caring Professionals Campus Coordinator/Advocate Family Services Specialist Teacher/Center Director Multiple Head Start Classroom Positions OFO is a family-oriented organization offering competetive wages, excellent benefits & opportunities for professional growth. For an application, submission instructions, benefit package summary & descriptions of all employment openings, visit

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Hartwick College seeks a full time (12 months) Office Manager/Department Secretary (Athletics) to manage the Department’s Main Athletic Office and provide support to the department administrative, support, and coaching staff for 17 varsity sports.

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IN MEMORIAM Mildred Clark Barberio, 92; Retired SUNY Oneonta Administrator

ONEONTA – Mildred (Millie) Clark Barberio, 92, a SUNY Oneonta administrator for many years, passed away peacefully Aug. 10, 2016, at Chestnut Park Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.

Millie was born on Nov. 3, 1923, in Utica, to Thomas and Lillian Berry Clark.

After her mother died at a young age, Millie was raised by her beloved Aunt Margaret and Uncle Mike.

She was a woman of deep faith and valued her lifetime commitment to the Catholic Church.

Millie earned a bachelor’s degree in education at SUNY Oneonta and a master’s degree from Syracuse University.

In 1950, Millie began teaching at West Winfield Elementary School, and soon after she started a career in higher education that spanned more than 30 years.

While teaching at SUNY Potsdam, she met the love of her life, Nicholas Barberio. They were married on Aug. 23, 1952. In 1959, Nick and Millie moved to Oneonta, where they raised their family and Millie soon became the director of clinical experiences, the studentteaching program, at SUNY Oneonta. During the 1980s, Millie served as president of the Confederated Organizations for Teacher Education in New York State.

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that she was most proud of her family. Her marriage to Nick was a real partnership, founded on an abiding love, an unfaltering sense of respect, and deep dedication to one another. As a Mildred mother, she was a fierce advocate for all four of her boys and, as a grandmother, a stalwart champion of the achievements of her five grandchildren.

As a friend, Millie formed bonds that lasted a lifetime.

From her days in Potsdam in the 1950s as a young academic, to her years as a fun-loving retiree in Chan-

dler, Ariz., and all of the years in between in Oneonta, Millie made friends and kept them. She was often the first to console a friend in a moment of need with a timely phone Barberio call or the delivery of a home cooked meal. She was also a lady of great wit who enjoyed the company of other people who knew how to tell and enjoy a joke and a good story. Her bridge group, which seldom actually played bridge, consisted of a group of ladies who reflected Millie’s love for a good time and even better

company.

Millie retired from SUNY Oneonta in 1990. She found great joy in retirement, spending time with family and friends in Oneonta and in Chandler, Ariz. She traveled extensively with Nick and friends throughout the U.S. and to Italy, Greece, Alaska, Russia, Turkey, and Canada. Millie was a fantastic cook. She learned how to cook many of the family’s favorite Italian dishes from Nick’s mother and through her many trips to Italy. Millie collected and shared her much-loved recipes with family and friends, many of which were privately published in a cookbook that became much sought after in Oneonta and beyond.

Millie is survived by her husband, Nicholas, and their four sons, Peter (Sherry) of Oneonta, Michael (Kirsten) of Scottsdale, Ariz., Stephen (Julie) of Apex, N.C., and Richard (Christine)

of Oneonta. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Corey, Ryan, Kelsey, Marilena, and Eva. She was predeceased by her siblings, Esther Clark Welch, James (Jackie) Clark, and Frederick Clark.

A mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta. Interment was in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Millie’s name to the College at Oneonta Foundation, 308 Netzer Administration Building, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820. The contributions received on behalf of Millie will be allocated for scholarship support for students majoring in education.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.

Anne G. Miller, 92; Librarian At Milford Central ONEONTA – Anne Gates Miller, 92, a former librarian at Milford Central School, passed away Aug. 13, 2016.

Born March 14, 1924, in Ashland, Ohio, Anne was the daughter of Elizabeth (Donley) and James Edgar Gates.

She had a brother, Richard, who died in childhood. Anne was a graduate of Ashland University and received a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1969.

Married to Richard C. Miller in 1948, they lived for many years in Willoughby, Ohio, where they raised a family.

Anne was a professional librarian and worked at Butler Library at Columbia University and for the Milford Central School system as a librarian until she retired in 1981.

She and Dick resided in Oneonta from 1969 to 1981, where she was active member of the First Presbyterian Church, singing in their choir.

Anne is survived by her four children and their spouses: Thomas and Marilynn Miller in New Holland, Pa., David and Ann Miller in Houston, Texas, James and Pamela Miller in Middletown, Conn., and Nancy (Miller) and Bob Scanlon in Oneonta. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Anne was predeceased by her parents, James Edgar and Elizabeth Donley Gates, her brother Richard Donley Gates, and her husband, Richard Clark Miller.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the First Presbyterian Church, Oneonta.

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Pieces Falling Into Place To Effectively Spend State’s $10 Million $10 MILLION/From A1 Milford, Oneonta Town Board members and Cooperstown trustees were at the briefing on city plans to meld Market and Main streets to create a food and entertainment district.

In an interview after the presentation, Herzig was able to report additional progress: Stantec, an Albany consulting firm, has been appointed by the New York Department of State as liaison with the city. Stantec’s Jamie Ethier attended the MVREDC gathering.

Since the planning will include a housing piece – around and above the downtown parking deck, according to the current thinking – the state Department of Homes & Community Renewal will also be in the loop.

The mayor will be appointing a local steering committee, which – as the state requested – will include representatives from the colleges, the hospital and community-

member: either Russ Southard, Sixth Ward, or Joe Ficano, Eighth Ward, whose districts are contiguous to the target development area.

“The steering committee will be made up of local people,” he said. “But they have to be approved by the governor.”

Though there’s now $10 million dollars on the table, Mayor Gary Herzig says Oneonta’s strength is still her people.

In his briefing, Herzig discussed the successful redevelopment of the former Bresee’s Department Store into Klugo’s Parkview Place, containing stores and housing, as the type of initiative that impressed Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Integrating housing After addressing VIPs at SUNY Oneonta’s Union, Mayor Gary Herzig is the key,” he said.

He also spoke of how “unconnected asleads a group on a walking tour of sets” – transportation, retail and entertainMain and Market, target area for a ment – will be meshed. “I don’t want there $10 million upgrade. to be a Market Street verses Main Street based organizations.

It will also include one Common Council scenario,” he said. “The two will double the size of Oneonta’s downtown together.”

He spoke of plans to moving the Oneonta Family Y into a “wrap-around” of Foothills.

“Foothills has too much space,” he said.

“And the YMCA doesn’t have enough.”

And he told of turning the three-story parking deck into a hub for OPT and Trailways, and adding housing and retail space.

“It’s an unappealing setting as it is now,” he said. “Market Street must be more than a center of commerce.”

Still, there are challenges, he said: not enough jobs and quality housing, both needed to attract new residents. That being said, Oneonta’s assets far outweigh its challenges what with its historic downtown, two colleges and natural beauty.

What’s going to make it work, he emphasized, is his electorate. “Our biggest asset is the people,” Herzig said. “The Downtown Revitalization Initiative project reflects the economic and social integration of Oneonta.”

Council, Consultants Seek Better Way For Hiring City Manager 3RD TIME/From A1 Enabler. Advocate. Mentor.

“This person has to enable staff and encourage development, advocate for the staff in front of the city and help mentor them, show department heads respect and share ideas,” said Faiella.

Because of Oneonta’s unusual population – people whose families have lived here for generations mixed with justarrived Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta student, Faiella advised that Council looks for a manager who has experience working in a college town.

“What is the typical set of credentials a city manager should have?” asked Council member Joe Ficano, Eighth Ward.

“Your candidate will have an MFA in Public Administration or be working on it,” said Faiella. “They may even find the colleges an asset in fulfilling that requirement.”

Additionally, a manager must be decisive and put together a team of department heads to develop and implement ideas together.

“It’s like a marriage,” said Faiella. “The city has to be prepared to support the manager, and the manager has to take a sense of ownership in (his or her) new city.”

To find the right person, Faiella recommended hiring, not a head-hunter, but a facilitator to guide the recruitment discussion. “A facilitator would know what type of person you’re looking for and who might be a good fit,” he said. “They could make a few calls to managers they know. If you just put out an ad and start taking resumes, you’re not going to be happy.”

The two offered to give Council a few names to get

them started. “It gives opportunities to reach out into the manager community,” said Ritchie.

“Not everyone out there is going to recognize the positives Oneonta has to offer. A lot of very good people would love the opportunity to come work here, and we’d like to help you find them.”

In addition to recruiting, the consultant suggested training, and perhaps a retreat, to help Common Council understand how this new form of government, adopted only in 2010, should work.

“Council needs to talk about goals, objectives and obligations, as well as understanding responsibilities and limitations as individuals and as a whole,” he said. “You need to discuss how the manager/mayor/council relationship works. When you see how this relationship evolves, it elevates Common Council as a whole.”

“Implementing change is not easy,” said Ritchie. “It’s not just adding a manager; it’s an adjustment on everybody’s part, centralizing authority at a staff level that the Council can utilize to formally realize their vision.”

Once in place, the city manager can then set goals for all the departments, beginning with budget for the coming fiscal year. “It brings everybody up to a higher level,” he said.

There are still discussions to be had about the next step, but Mayor Gary Herzig expressed confidence a new city manager, Oneonta’s third, will be in place before the end of the year.

“What part-time elected officials can give to their community is remarkable,” said Ritchie. “But it requires the best of what we can do professionally, and hopefully, together, we can find that magic.”

Push On To Save Historic Barn

BARN/From A1 The couple learned of plans to raze the building last year, and contact Robert W. Hiltbrand, regional director of state Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation with ideas to stabilize it.

“He wrote back and said he was getting proposals from companies to take it down,” she said.

According to state Parks Public Relations Director Randy Simons, a study is underway to develop a plan for the park, including the barn, although not necessarily to saves it.

“The barn has serious structural issues that need to be assessed as part of the study,” Simons said. “No decisions about the barn will be made until the planning process is complete.”

For now, the barn is surrounded by an 8-foot fence to keep people from entering it.

Riddell Kent believes the barn can be salvaged. “We’ve talked to several companies and they said it’s worth restoring,” she said. “Barns like this are becoming rarer, and therefore increasingly more significant.”

According to SUNY Oneonta professor Cindy Falk, who teaches historic preservation at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, the building dates

to the 1870s-80s, when it was used as a dairy barn. Close to the D&H rail line, milked could easily be shipped to New York City.

“The lower level was for dairy cows, and the upper level was used to store hay,” said Falk, whose book, “Barns of Rural New York,” was published in 2012. “But what’s unusual is that the upper level has three gables, which allowed for more storage space. It’s enormous.”

To stabilize the barn, its slate roof would have to be replaced and the rotting beams repaired.

“We don’t need to make it into a fancy, expensive project,” she said. “We just want to save the last structure in the park.”

Riddell Kent estimates that the stabilization would cost about $50,000. “I’m willing to look for the funding myself,” she said. “We want to work with the Parks Department.”

In the future, Trish and Steve would like to find more uses for the structure. “It can be hooked up to electric and water,” she said. “It would be a perfect rustic venue for a farmer’s conference or a wedding.”

“It’s not just about restoring a pretty building,” said Falk.

“Figuring out how best to use it has to be part of the equation.”

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