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On hand for the NY Forward award presentation, from left, were Richfield Springs Mayor Richard Spencer, former Richfield Town Supervisor Daniel Sullivan, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Secretary of State Richard Rodriguez, Mohawk Valley Economic Development District Deputy Director Heather Devitt, current Richfield Town Supervisor Larry Frigault and Dr. Marion Terenzio, Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council co-chair and SUNY Cobleskill president.

Richfield Awarded $4.5 Million in NY Forward Revitalization Funds

ALBANY small community with an outsized passion for the revitalization of its Main Street.” That’s how New York State Governor Kathy Hochul referred to The Greater Richfield Springs Downtown Area last week in a press release announcing this year’s Mohawk Valley Region NY Forward grant recipients. The Town of Richfield and the Village of Boonville have each been awarded $4.5 million in state funding and investments to INSIDE ► Middlefield artists to be featured, page 2 ► oneida indian nation boosts economy, page 2 ► regatta hof inductees announced, page 3 ► richfield forward! page 4 ► helios tackles hurdles head-on, page 5 ► your neighbors in the news, page 6 ► news from the heart of otsego, page 7 ► what to do? page 12 Follow Breaking News On

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revitalize their downtown neighborhoods and generate new opportunities for long-term growth following the local planning process. They join Cooperstown, Sharon Springs and Dolgeville, which were Mohawk Valley winners in the ﬁrst round of NY Forward last year. The Village of Herkimer will receive $10 million in funding as the Mohawk Valley Region winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. “I would like to take this opportunity to Continued on page 11

Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Nominations

Animal Art

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COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown Elementary School has partnered with the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to create an all-animal-themed art show, “Paws and Reflect.” The exhibit opened to a well-attended reception on Valentine’s Day and is on view through this Saturday, February 24. Artwork from all grades within the school were displayed; students from each grade were tasked with learning and emulating a different artist or art style. Shown here, top to bottom, are: Seamus Mullaney (Cooperstown) with his “Blue’s Clues” inspired balloon dog; Olivia Sheldon (Pierstown) with her spirit animal; and Mariana Pokorny (Fly Creek) with her hamster.

ONEONTA he Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the following annual awards: Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, Business of the Year Award and the 2024 Breakthrough Award. The Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award is given to a citizen of Otsego County who has made a long-term impact on our region and who gives back to the community. The Otsego County Chamber Business of the Year Award recognizes a business in Otsego County that has made a consistent and substantial impact in the community. The Breakthrough Award is a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit and is given to a business or individual in Otsego County that has shown innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and growth potential. Nominations can be made online at https://form.jotform. com/info_info671_Chamber/2024-annual-dinner-award-nomiContinued on page 11

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA, OTSEGO COUNTY’S LARGEST PRINT CIRCULATION 2010 WINNERS OF The Otsego County Chamber/KEY BANK SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Art Garage Returns from Hiatus, Launches Community Show COOPERSTOWN he work of more than 20 artists with a connection to Middlefield will be featured over a two-month period at theArt Garage, beginning March 1. According to Art Garage Director and Curator Sydney Waller, some of the artists have lived in Middlefield their whole lives, others spend summers in Middlefield, and others have chosen to move here permanently, attracted by the rural environment. “Made in Middlefield Part I” kicks off on Friday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and runs through Saturday, March 30. Artist panel discussions are planned for Fridays, March 8 and March 22, though details have not been released as yet. “We are delighted to feature a portion of Middlefield’s amazingly diverse creative community, who converge at

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the Art Garage from various hamlets and hills,” said Waller in a release. “Part I of ‘Made in Middlefield’ will feature mostly paintings, in a broad range of styles, from conceptual and abstract to representational to self-taught folk art.” The exhibition will also feature textiles—hand-dyed indigo and needlepoint—and intricate, painterly shadow boxes. Highlighted artists include Lewis Danielski, Allison Hill-Edgar, Frank Farmer, Martha Greenbank Sharer, Christine Heller, Darius Homayounpour, Merry Hubble, Roy Kortick, Dianne Kull, Mary Welch, Molly Welch, Ada Yonenaka and Steve Ziglar. In April, “Made in Middlefield Part II” will present photography and sculpture by Middlefield-based artists. “The Art Garage is always interested to learn of additional Middlefield artists, for a future project,” Waller said.

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The Art Garage is located at 689 Beaver Meadow Road. More information is available on Facebook and Instagram, or by calling (607) 547-5327 or (315) 941-9607.

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VERONA he Oneida Indian Nation announced late last month that, following a year of record-breaking investments in Upstate New York during 2022, it has continued its commitment to serving as an economic engine in the region with a 25 percent increase in spending with Oneida, Madison and Onondaga county vendors in 2023.

According to a press release issued on January 25, the Nation’s capital investments grew substantially in 2023 as well, with a 23 percent increase over 2022, while payroll spending increased by 18 percent, officials said. The Oneida Indian Nation also contributed more than $85 million in 2023 in Silver Covenant payments under the 2013 Agreement, including

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and decor throughout Turning Stone. While 2023 was another year of major investments from the Oneida Indian Nation, the release pointed out these do not include any spending related to the upcoming evolution of Turning Stone Resort Casino. The largest expansion of the resort in two decades is anticipated to begin later this year and will double existing event space and add a hotel, new restaurants, outdoor spaces, and other amenities throughout the property, officials said. Together, these additions and updates are expected to make Turning Stone the largest convention center Continued on page 11

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Regional Spelling Bee Winner Headed to National Competition ONEONTA he 22nd Annual Regional Spelling Bee was held on Saturday, February 3 in the Goodrich Theater at SUNY Oneonta. Twentysix students from 14 school districts competed in this year’s regional event, having won earlier at their schools’ respective local spelling bees. Nyarah Garver, a 7th-grade student in Wi n d h a m - A s h l a n d Jewett Central School, correctly spelled “disaffected” in the tenth round and was declared the winner of this year’s regional competition. The victory earns Garver the chance to travel to National Harbor, Maryland in late May to compete against more than 200 other spellers from around the country and the world at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “Bee Week,” as it’s called, is a week-long experience for the students and their families that includes special events, educational workshops, excursions into Washington, D.C., and three days of nationally-televised spelling competition. Mary Dugan, a former

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Nyarah Garver spells her championship word, “disaffected,” in the tenth round of the Regional Spelling Bee as runner-up Brady Barnes from Afton Central School looks on.

competitor in the spelling bee competitions, was the Master of Ceremonies for Saturday’s event. Dr. Catherine Huber, district superintendent Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES, and Valerie Secor, publisher of “The Daily Star,” gave remarks and presented the students with their awards. Dr. Paul French was the pronouncer, carefully enunciating, defining and demonstrating usage of the word for each student. Judges were Julia Suarez Hayes and Frank Oliver, and Bob Avery served as word recorder.

Many teachers and families of the spellers attended the event at the Goodrich Theater, according to a release, and it was also livestreamed by Delaware-ChenangoMadison-Otsego BOCES. Afterward, students posed for pictures with each other and visited with their supporters. According to Martha Ryan, DCMO enrichment coordinator and Regional Spelling Bee coordinator, “The spelling bee is much more than just spelling words. These remarkable students improved their

Regatta HoF Inductees Named BAINBRIDGE his year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame induction ceremony will spotlight four paddlers and two individuals who have contributed in an important way to the successful annual event, now in its 62nd year. Class of 2024 inductees will be honored during the regatta celebration, to be held May 24-26 in Bainbridge. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at General Clinton Park under the main entertainment tent. For the second consecutive year since its inaugural event in 2012, all GCCR HoF inductees have past or present connections to New York State. Paddlers being inducted are Bruce Codington, Lori Shaver Roseboom Michaels, Bob Silvernail and William Whiting. Bruce Codington, of Sidney, is described as “a terrific local paddler who has competed with other elite individuals” and counts three victories and many seconds and thirds among his 28 70mile races. According to a release, he started with relays and sprints before 1986. Codington won in 1991 with Bill Soroka (aluminum), in 2004

(Dan DuBois/ NYMCRA stock), and in 2011 (Nick Hindley /open). He has four C-1 finishes, as well. For more than 25 years, Codington has volunteered as a lifeguard/instructor for all scout races, as a safety measure, at the Unadilla

and Susquehanna river confluence. Maryland resident Lori Shaver Roseboom Michaels has 14 70-mile finishes with several victories: 1998 mixed amateur and 2000 mixed pro with Bill Rogers II; Continued on page 9

vocabulary and tested their public speaking skills. Today we contributed to workforce development.” The students who participated in Saturday’s Regional Spelling Bee

were Brady Barnes and Timothy Barnett from Afton Central School, Kaitlyn Krester from Cherry ValleySpringfield Central School, Zoletta Palmer and Nikka DeLa Cuesta from Cooperstown Central School, Brianna Riley and Kenley Dye from Edmeston Central School, Mason Kiser from GilbertsvilleMount Upton Central School, Avyn Graham and Layla Bellinger from Gilboa-Conesville Central School, Mackenzie Hubbell and Naomi Delpratt from Margaretville Central

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A-4 THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL EDITORIAL

THE PARTIAL OBSERVER

Thirteen Decades of Good

NY Forward Award Caps Decade of Work

here are some pretty frightening things going on around here in Otsego County, namely the slow but constant demise of many dairy farms, the disintegration of the Lake Road around four miles north of the Village of Cooperstown, the infestation of harmful algal blooms in Otsego Lake and neighboring waters, the proposed Stark wind turbine project that ignored the Town of Springfield, threatened home rule and eminent domain challenges by the state, an incipient inability to see the stars because of light pollution, the high price of food, the loss, next week, of Main Street’s Riverwood to Ithaca, and the surprisingly unrealistic all-around scarcity of public chargers for electric vehicles, especially Teslas, those brainy cars that put on such a great closing show for the Winter Carnival. But there is a bright side. The Clark Sports Center, the Village of Cooperstown’s—and the county’s—most sophisticated, convenient, user-friendly and all-inclusive place to go for good health, welcome fitness and conviviality. Miracles happen here. The Clark Sports Center began its life in 1891 as the Alfred Corning Clark Gymnasium, tucked into a former hardware store on the corner of Main and Fair streets, the present site of a wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It had an indoor track, a bowling alley and a gym floor on which activities such as fencing, high jumping, boxing, and weightlifting were exercised. General fitness was encouraged. Membership cost six bucks a year and women were invited to join as well. After opening up some swimming and diving programs on Otsego Lake, in 1924, the gym was demolished to make room for a new, and larger, gym, funded by Edward Severin Clark This one opened in 1930. It was considerably more developed, with a swimming pool, squash courts, more bowling alleys, a steam bath and longer hours of operation. All of Cooperstown partook of a seemingly endless variety of social and physical activities at the gym—basketball tournaments for children and adults, swim meets, squash battles, aerobics, ballroom dancing—all of them good, fun, and healthy. This gym lasted until 1983, when the Hall of Fame incorporated the building and the Clark Foundation decided to build yet another gym, this one on the outskirts of town on Ambrose Clark’s once very active polo fields. It was to be even larger, state-of-the-art modern and seriously more inclusive, with substantially expanded programs for both adults and children, a considerably larger staff and, again, even longer operational hours. And this is what we now have, here in the wilds of rural upstate. The renamed Clark Sports Center, a very impressive structure with facilities for people of all persuasions and every nature of needs, from physical therapy to Nautilus exercise, personal training and all number of heavy weights, to rock climbing, squash and pickle ball, golf and kids’ games, swimming instruction and competitions, saunas, bowling, running, yoga and spinning, ping pong and, outside, tennis, soccer, running trails, and a massively tempting ropes course, complete with a zipline. There is also a conference center, many ongoing and innovative programs for seniors, an Adventure Department, an Outward Bound Scholarship Program, which offers students and educators an opportunity to participate in an Outward Bound Wilderness Course, and an Odyssey Program, which offers eighth-graders a canoe trip in the Adirondacks. Best of all, the gym has a dedicated, hardworking and talented staff that cares about all of us. Thank you.

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overnor Kathy Hochul’s announcement on Monday, February 12 awarding the Town of Richfield a NY Forward grant of $4.5 million came as a stunning surprise to many in Otsego County and the Mohawk Valley. To those involved in the actual process, however, it was more like the feeling of elation that comes with the successful completion of a marathon—or ultramarathon. The seeds of success were sown a decade earlier, five town administrations ago, at a meeting in Richfield Springs during the fall of 2014. Sandy Mathes, then executive director of the Otsego County Industrial Development Agency, had been informed of the successful award of a grant to create a Comprehensive Plan involving both the Town of Richfield and the Village of Richfield Springs. At the time, it was a new idea, but the small group of Richfield stakeholders present embraced the challenge. By summer 2015, a Joint Committee had been formed and, with the guidance of Elan Planning of Saratoga Springs, a Comprehensive Plan was adopted by both municipalities in 2018. The New York Planning Federation promptly recognized the document with its 2019 Comprehensive Plan Award. In 2020, the Town of Richfield received a Pomeroy Award for Zoning Excellence from NYPF for its zoning amendment, aligning with the Comprehensive Plan. The stage was set for sustainable growth and increasing prosperity in Richfield, the northernmost community in the Appalachian Region. All that was needed was money. Acquiring that capital would take even more hard work and commitment, seeking out both public and private sources for funds. In fact, to attract grant funding, prior private investment was a must. Once again, the OCIDA—today functioning under the auspices of Otsego Now—rode to the rescue, securing another grant to get the long-dormant Richfield Business Park shovel-ready. Ironically, the pandemic played a role as well, as American Rescue Plan funds were committed by the Otsego County Board of Representatives. A third pot of money came via the Economic Development Administration. Now Richfield had a real project on its list! Still needed was private investment, which began to come in 2021 with the launch of the Bank Lofts project and the construction of the Richfield Youth Sports

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facility, the latter thanks to a combination of local volunteer fundraising and state grant money. Other investors were beginning to acquire properties, such as 140 Main Street and the Bella Vista, with plans to revitalize those historic structures. The balance of public/private commitment was beginning to look favorable. With this in mind, the first attempt at a NY Forward grant was made in 2022; it fell short, though meeting with positive comments by regional evaluators. In 2023, a new team took on the application. This group consisted of a local stakeholder supported by Mohawk Valley Economic Development District. The combination clicked on all cylinders from the outset. The application focused on a walkable section of the downtown area, from the Village Library to the new youth sports facility, a walk of some 20 minutes. The emphasis was to increase walkability through the repair and replacement of sidewalks in the project area, including the construction of a bike lane on Lake Street, a north-south thoroughfare leading to the sports fields. A walking path into and around the fields will encourage non-vehicular transportation and be a source of recreation for all ages. Back on Main Street, support will be available for selected revitalization projects outlined in the application. The grant funds will be managed by a Local Planning Committee, working in tandem with a state regional team of planners and consultants. The two teams will take several months to complete their work, with actual construction and repair commencing afterward. “It is with deep gratitude that we begin this journey,” said Richfield Town Supervisor Larry Frigault. “We are lucky to have a core group of dedicated residents who took the time to take these many steps to get where we are today.” Village Mayor Rick Spencer, long an advocate for close cooperation between the town and village, savored the moment. “I grew up here, and nothing can compare to the satisfaction of seeing us have a chance to move the community forward. It’s time to get to work!” Dan Sullivan is the former supervisor of the Town of Richfield and a member of the team that submitted this year’s successful NY Forward grant application.

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Educate, Counsel, But Don’t Prohibit Regarding the piece authored by Jennifer Hill, I respect the opinions and concerns of the author; however, I am concerned with her examples of ineffective and failed policies. Californians still smoke menthol cigarettes, as reported by the Tax Foundation. The report also shows that “while legal sales fell after Massachusetts’ 2020 flavor ban, 9 out of every 10 packs no longer sold could be traced to sales in neighboring states. People didn’t stop smoking; they just bought their packs elsewhere.” With more than 30 years in policing, I stress a simple yet misunderstood fact: In every jurisdiction that has attempted such prohibition, the result has been an increase in illegal cigarette sales, other criminal behavior, and more negative police interactions with citizens as they investigate and address criminal activity associated with illegal cigarette sales. Local police departments are making progress in the area of police reform, but there is still work to be done when Black New Yorkers are

4.9 times more likely to be killed by police than white people in New York, according to Mapping Police Violence. I represent myself and the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. Our opposition to menthol prohibition is on the basis that they are unjust, unscientific and reactionary policies that would have negative public safety outcomes. We don’t need another Eric Garner, who was stopped by police while allegedly selling loose cigarettes and was killed while being taken into police custody. We need education, treatment and counseling to address tobacco addiction, not prohibition. Wayne P. Harris Former Deputy Chief of the Rochester Police Department and National Treasurer for Law Enforcement Action Partnership

Thanks, Geoff and Foothills PAC Last weekend, I welcomed actors Mark Valley and Bulent Gurcan to tour Oneonta’s Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center and attend a double feature screening of my independent feature films,

“A Roadhouse Coup” and “Garrow.” “A Roadhouse Coup” was filmed entirely in and around Otsego and Delaware counties and was based on the life and crimes of mallet murderess Eva Coo. The movie features Alan Rowe-Kelly, Ben Guenther, District Attorney John Muehl, Doug Brenner, Doug Decker, Jim Seymour, Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh, Mayor Mark Drnek, Joel Plue, Vickie Hurlbert and many other local actors, extras, and business owners. The second screening of the night was “Garrow,” starring Mark Valley, Philip Casnoff, Terri Garber, JayAlan Christianson, and many Community Emergency Response Team members and New York State Troopers that were involved in the final manhunt for Robert Garrow after his escape from prison in 1978. I am extremely grateful that we have a facility like Foothills PAC to accommodate celebrity guests when they come to our town and for the extremely professional (often white-glove) treatment that Executive Director Geoffrey Doyle provides. My guests Continued on page 11

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 news from the noteworthy

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Helios Addresses Growth, Expansion Hurdles Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library

135 YEARS AGO

Corn is still and probably always will be our staple commodity. Last year we produced 2,000,000,000 bushels. The average price paid was only 23 cents per bushel, but even at this low price the commercial value of the crop was $74,000,000. This is almost equal to the value of all the gold, silver and lead mined in the United States in 1887, which was worth $87,535,000. Corn is our greatest crop. It makes hogs and cattle and alcohol, and in those forms is exported. Corn’s use as a human food is not thoroughly appreciated in this country and is hardly recognized in Europe. Our present export of corn only aggregates four percent of the total crop. How can it be increased? There will be a good opportunity this summer through the exposition in Paris. February 22, 1889

110 YEARS AGO

The blizzard of 1888 has met its match at last and the blizzard of 1914 will go down in history as the equal if not the superior of that famous storm of 26 years ago. According to the official figures the fall of snow on Friday and Saturday last was exactly equal to that of the 1888 blizzard which was 32 inches. In 1888, it snowed 44 hours, while the storm of last week succeeded in depositing the same amount of snow upon Mother Earth in 18 hours. All glory to the blizzard of 1914! February 19, 1914

60 YEARS AGO

A Cooperstown insurance agent and real estate broker, Arthur T. Peevers, made a safe emergency landing on the New York State Thruway near Schenectady Sunday night after unusually high tail winds had blown his light aircraft miles beyond its scheduled landing point at Utica. Mr. Peevers brought his Cessna 172 down on the westbound lane of the Thruway near the Guilderland service area shortly before 10 o’clock just before his gas tanks ran dry. Mr. Peevers, who has logged more than 1,500 hours in more than 20 years of flying, including a stint with the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII, came down without incident and taxied the aircraft to a crossover between the two Thruway lanes. It was later pushed and towed to the nearby service center. Late Monday afternoon, with a detail of State Police holding up traffic, Mr. Peevers took off from the eastbound lane and landed at nearby Albany airport where repairs to his radio equipment were addressed. February 19,1964

35 YEARS AGO

After a one-year derailment, trolleys will most likely return to Cooperstown this summer. “The village is planning on operating the trolleys if nothing unforeseen happens that would make this intention totally impractical,” said Village Clerk Douglas Walrath. Along with a contribution of $8,000 to $10,000 from the Village of Cooperstown, financial commitments from various organizations will make up the estimated $80,000 operating cost. February 22, 1989

20 YEARS AGO

Paul R. Leonard and Suzanne Clarvoe have been named Presidential Scholars by Clarkson University for the fall 2003 semester. Leonard, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brent Leonard, is a sophomore majoring in interdisciplinary engineering and management. Clarvoe, the daughter of Paul and Martha Clarvoe of Hartwick, is a sophomore majoring in business and technology management. Clarvoe is one of 24 Clarkson students involved in Revolution 24 Inc., a ground-breaking, student-run corporation actively participating in the field of federal bidding. Revolution Inc. hopes to establish itself as a crucial link and “middleman” between suppliers and government contractors. February 20, 2004

Solution: “The New Fall Lineup” (February 15)

s the demand for palliative care and hospice services continues to rise while New York State’s population ages, rural hospice organizations find themselves at a crossroads, balancing the need to expand their reach with the unique challenges that come with growth. In the heart of upstate New York, Helios Care is tackling these hurdles head-on, striving to ensure quality end-of-life care remains accessible to all in the communities we serve. One of the foremost challenges facing rural hospices is the sheer geography. Unlike their urban counterparts, rural hospices often cover vast areas, requiring extensive logistical planning to reach patients in remote locations. The challenge is inherently greater, given the rural, mountainous and cell-limited nature of our region. Navigating the vast distances between patients’ homes presents a significant challenge, and ensuring timely access to care while maintaining the highest standards is a balancing act with which we constantly grapple. With the new Department of Health waiver, allowing us to service patients in Chenango and Herkimer counties, this challenge has grown. Additionally, the recruiting and retaining of skilled healthcare professionals poses ongoing challenges for rural hospices. Growth is a challenge for any organization, and when faced with a labor shortage in an already shallow labor pool, well, let the challenges keep coming. Helios Care loves a challenge. While our team

is incredibly dedicated, recruiting new talent remains an ongoing concern, as hospice care requires a unique set of skills, so we’re actively exploring innovative recruitment strategies and investing in continuing education opportunities to bolster our workforce. Helios Care is carefully growing staff to serve our new communities to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality of service in a timely manner. Typically, we can provide care on the same day or within 24 hours, and that is our expectation. Our clinical quality scores are among the highest in the nation, and that is what we always strive to achieve. So, we are slowly reaching out to our new communities and patients, first along the borders of our former service area, where many times in the past we had to decline service due to an arbitrary county line. Today we are accepting them. We are currently handling referrals on a case-by-case basis, as we hate to say we are not yet ready, and let our ability to only provide the highest level of care be our criteria. Financial constraints further compound the growth dilemma for rural hospices. Serving a predominantly rural population often means reduced philanthropic support from individuals and corporations compared to urban areas. Helios Care is no stranger to these financial pressures. Maintaining financial stability while expanding services is a delicate dance. We rely heavily on community support and strategic partnerships to Continued on page 11

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If I Wrote the Dictionary (4)… What things should mean ACROSS 1 Fast food chain, ___’s 5 Switch partner? 9 Zeus’s blood 14 Bumpkin 18 Stable female 19 Light wood 20 Bond portrayer 21 Citrus hybrid 22 (n.) an opinion piece about horses 24 (adj.) able to play multiple opponents at the same time 26 Fanatic 27 (n.) a middle speed in horseback riding 29 Some marbles 30 The ___ of possibility 32 Jetliner watcher: abbr. 33 Phone 7 34 Singer Campbell 35 French phone greeting 36 Cyber loc. 37 People dig it 38 One who’s owed 42 (n.) salesgirl, in Italian 45 Abyss 46 She’s Inga in Young Frankenstein 47 Warning 50 (n.) the tendency of nonnative speakers to omit articles from sentences 52 The alimentary, e.g. 53 Swiss canton 54 Toho pterodactyl 57 Angler’s aid 58 Team spirit 59 Discoveries 61 Newsman Charles 64 ___ cable 65 Become vague 66 (n.) one who keeps his gun near his shirt pocket 69 Affectations 72 Intro to “Ike” 74 Tristan’s love 75 Pry 76 Wisconsin city 78 Max’s Emigrants co-star 80 Put out 82 She’s Mia in Pulp Fiction 83 Mecca folks 84 (n.) Indonesian island known for its moviestar tourists 87 Taco toppers 89 Actress Winslet 90 Fail utterly 91 (v.) remove from boxes, as bananas

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

LOCALS: PEOPLE/BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS STUDENTS AWARDED: SUNY Cortland has

announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List, which recognizes students of academic excellence who earn a minimum grade point average of a 3.3. Khi Atchinson, Aleigha Brockway, Tyler Bruce, and Elizabeth Serafin of Oneonta are among those on the list, along with Allison Allen of New Berlin, Molly Babcock and Haley Smith of Sidney, Zoe Climenhaga of Cherry Valley, Colby Flamensfeld of Unadilla, and Anna Rightmyer and Justin Schrom of Richmondville. DINE ON OUT: Helios Care is hosting “Dine Out

For a Cause: The Ultimate Foodie Fundraiser,” an easy way to support both area restaurants and a local hospice and palliative care organization. Those wishing to raise funds for Helios Care only have to dine out on the specified dates at rotating restaurants; a portion of the dinner proceeds will be donated by the restaurant to Helios Care, to fund necessary patient and caregiver support services not covered by insurance. Current participating restaurants are located in Oneonta. This year’s program kicks off at Feel Good Smoothie Bar and Café on February 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Other dates and times are as follows: Hill City Grill on March 6 and 13 and Toscana on March 20 and 27. For more information, visit www.helioscare.org/events. SMITH SOARS: Colby Smith of Morris has

demonstrated his academic excellence and earned a place on the Dean’s List at Dean College for the fall 2023 semester. Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. SPOOR SUCCEEDS: Amiah Spoor of Oneonta

is one of only 198 students to earn a spot on the fall 2023 President’s List at Genesee Community College, maintaining full-time enrollment and a GPA of at least 3.75. DAVIS AND LEWIS DISTINGUISH: Hope

Davis of Hartwick and Katie Lewis of Oneonta have both earned spots on the University of Delaware’s fall 2023 Dean’s List. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. MORRISVILLE MERIT: SUNY Morrisville has

announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List, which recognizes students of academic excellence who are enrolled full-time and achieve a GPA of 3.0 to 3.99. Abigail Platt, Katiemarie Shumway, Jessica Roe, Anastasia Majestic, and Travis Pierce of Oneonta have made the list, as well as Courtney Eiholzer, Anna Macken, Stacy Lum, Kyler Butts, Jacob Figger, and Victoria Normile of New Berlin, Rene Grundborg of Cooperstown, Brody Benbenek of Richmondville, Madison Marsh and Isaac Haar of West Edmeston, Jeana Geertgens of Milford, Eric Roberts, Codi Breslau, and Justine Norton of Morris, Kaylee Briggs and Hannah Bonczkowski of Otego, Tania Corfey of Portlandville, and Jeremy Morgan and Alicia Hendrickson of Sidney. GRADES: SUNY Morrisville has announced its fall 2023 President’s List, which recognizes students of academic excellence who are enrolled full-time and achieve a GPA of a perfect 4.0. Molly Bobnick of Richfield Springs, Tammy Bowman of Schuyler Lake and Anastasia Edwards of Morris are among those so honored. PERFECT

MONTCLAIR TALENT: Aly Erario of Oneonta

and Lilly Grady of Cooperstown have achieved fall 2023 Dean’s List honors at Montclair State University. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled full time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. SIENA SMARTIES: Siena College has announced

its fall 2023 President’s List, which recognizes students who maintain a 3.9 GPA or higher. Alyssa Blanco of Otego and Lindsay Perrillo of Worcester are among those who made the grade. GREAT GRONWALL: Liam Gronwall of Sidney

has been named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. This distinction is given to students who are enrolled full time and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above. STANDOUTS: Siena College has announced its fall 2023 Dean’s List, which recognizes students who earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.89. Caleb Casey of Oneonta, Kaitlyn Fortin of Unadilla, Alexander Page of Laurens, and Madison Wilsey of Wells Bridge are among those honored. SIENA

LEONARD LANDS: Avery Leonard of Maryland

has been named on Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. This honor is given to students who are enrolled full time and carry a GPA of 3.5 or above.

NAMED BY NAZARETH: Leah Woertendyke

of Oneonta, Leah McCrea of Cooperstown, Ariana Bosc of Springfield Center, Hannah Swayer of Morris and Morgan Stoecklin of Hartwick have been named to the Nazareth University fall 2023 Dean’s List. To make the list, students must be full time and maintain a GPA of a 3.5 or above.

PROVOST PICKS: SUNY Oneonta has announced

its fall 2023 Provost’s List, which recognizes students who are full time and maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA. Among those honored are: Madison Hayes and Camilla Tabor of Cooperstown; Riley Bowen and Faith Logue of Hartwick; Joshua Lyons of Morris; Jessica Dix of Mount Upton; Jerred Brodie of Mount Vision; Dylan Elman, Tiffany Gardner, Olivia O’Donnell, and Christine Tom of Oneonta; Kylie Mussaw of Otego; Raynella Clarke and Katherine Kodz of Richfield Springs; Christopher Prentice of Sidney; and Grace Kelley of Worcester. DEAN’S DESIGNATION: SUNY Oneonta has

released its 2023 Dean’s List, which recognizes students who are full time and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Area residents on the list are: Derek Lyon of Burlington Flats; Emma Vanspanje of Cherry Valley; Gabrielle Rose De Silva of Cooperstown; Chelsea Waid of Davenport; Kenneth Summers of East Worcester; Madison Slater of Fly Creek; Joseph Senchyshyn of Hartwick; Malachi Sciallo of Milford; Samantha Lyons of Morris; Triana Hawkins and Natalie Segina of Mount Vision; Olivia Card, Rileigh Griffiths, Samantha Harvey, and Alexandria Lincoln of Maryland; Colin Gilbert, Alexandra Johnson, and Thomas Pondolfino of New Berlin; Keegan Holt of New Lisbon; Frederick Cargill, Megan Catella, Seamus Catella, Megan Cleveland, Valerie DiToro, Cadence Dudley, Leighton Eastman, Jacob Ghiorse, Trystan Jennings, Emily Johnson, Brandon Maler, Allison Miller, Trang Nguyen, Emma Peeters, Gabriella Ragozzine, Leighlyn Revere, Tanner Russin, Emma Scanlon, Autumn Shumbris, Risa Tanaka, Victoria Villaverde, Matthew Vlietstra, Jacson Wolfe, and Graham Wooden of Oneonta; Layla Clapper, Bennett Moore, and Dylan Neer of Otego; Madelyn Palmer of Richmondville; Asma Butt, Connor Eberly, Hannah Hasselbarth, Nathan Vibbard, and John Ziemba of Sidney; Savannah Baldwin, Raven Henry, and Lacey Speidell of Unadilla; Logan Lund and Rockwell Norris of West Edmeston; Patricia Biegel of Westford; Cassidy Moxley and Victoria Spataro of West Oneonta; and Miranda Buck of Worcester. FOR PORTER: Reed Porter of Cooperstown has been named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List at Miami University. This distinction is for undergraduate students who are ranked in the top 20 percent within their division. SUCCESS

HAIL HALSTEAD: Kaden Halstead of Oneonta

has been named to the Hudson Valley Community College fall 2023 Dean’s List. This honor is for both full- and part-time students who maintain a GPA of between 3.00 and 3.50. Halstead is studying automotive technical service—auto body repair. HERKIMER HIRE: Brenda Carney of Little Falls

has recently been hired by Herkimer College for the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways program, in the position of senior advisement center specialist. Carney has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and is pursuing her master’s degree in education. PROFOUND POTSDAM: SUNY Potsdam has

announced its fall 2023 President’s List, which recognizes full-time students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Area students making the list and their majors are: Andrew Bowen, Hartwick, art education; Theresa Cerosaletti, Oneonta, environmental studies; and Nicholas Chase, Schenevus, politics. HUDSON VALLEY EXCELLENCE: The Hudson

Valley Community College has released its fall 2023 President’s List, which is reserved for both fulland part-time students who earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 4.0 and who have successfully completed at least 12 credits. Kyle France of Cherry Valley (electrical construction and maintenance); William Moody of Oneonta (mechatronics); Bianca Plows of Mount Upton (health sciences); Gerald James of Richfield Springs (computer information systems); and Elizabeth Hamwey of Worcester (individual studies) are among those honored. TOPS AT CANTON: SUNY Canton has released

its fall 2023 Dean’s List. Area full-time students who earned a GPA of between 3.25 and 3.74 to make the list are: Erica L. Mumbulo of New Berlin (forensic criminology) and Savannah Beckley of Oneonta (early childhood). SUNY Canton Provost Peggy A. De Cooke said in a press release, “The college’s deans and I wish to express our heartfelt congratulations to all the SUNY Canton students who have earned a well-deserved place on the Dean’s List. Your dedication to academic excellence is commendable. We hope that this recognition inspires you for future success.” NEW PALTZ NEWS: SUNY New Paltz recently

released its fall 2023 Dean’s List, which included the following local students: Andrew Mulligan of Cooperstown; Morgan Keuhn of Gilbertsville; Benjamin Agostino of Hartwick; Simon Hurysz of Milford; Vincent Santini of New Berlin; Tess Clapper of Maryland; Adell Coe, Annemarie Crotts, Hart Frable, Olivia Hansen, and Logan Parmerter of Oneonta; Sonja Reyda of Otego; and Hannah Gray of Sidney. To achieve Dean’s List honors, students must be full time and earn a GPA of at least 3.3.

Photos by Emily Hilbert

MORE ANIMAL ART: Cooperstown Central School

students show their work, which is currently on display at the SQSPCA. From top to bottom: Leo Burr (Schenevus) with his giving bowl; Norah Burke (Oneonta) with her grumpy cat; Lucy Ketcham (Springfield Center) with her rabbit; and Meadow Spencer (Worcester) with her mouse.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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Barbecues, LEGOs and the Old School...

t’s been a while since my last column, and for that I apologize. How is it almost the end of February already?! Well, let’s jump right in… The Hartwick Vets Club Pitch Tournament is this Saturday, February 24, at the Hartwick American Legion Post 1567. The cost to participate is $20.00 per team, which includes lunch, and there will be a cash bar. Doors open at noon, with a 1 p.m. tournament start time. There’s no preregistration prior to Saturday—it’s first come, first served, with a 20-team maximum. Upcoming events at the Kinney Memorial Library include a visit from the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Wednesday, February 21 during Story Time, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Library staff will be collecting items for the SQSPCA through the end of this month, and I’m told they collect for the local food bank on a daily basis. By the way, Story Time runs every Wednesday. “Crocheting for Kids” is scheduled for Saturday, March 2 at 2 p.m., “Crocheting for Adults” is on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. and on Saturday, March 16 the library will host a program, “Starting Your Garden.” Did you know the library has a LEGO Club that meets once a month? Block-building aficionados are invited to attend on Saturday, February 24 and will meet again on Saturday, March 30. Call (607) 293-6600 for more information. On March 20, the Book Club meets at 2 p.m.—Barb Potter tells me they are reading “Still Life,” by Louise Penny. Which is a wonderful book, by the way. Oh, and the library is now lending puzzles, with more than 100 from which to choose! I reached out to Bryan LoRusso for an update on progress at the former Hartwick school

building. This is his report: “My family purchased the ‘Old School’ in 2023. Since the closing on the property, it has been quite an undertaking to clean the structure out and begin the process of rehabilitation. As with many structures that sit unoccupied for long periods of time, in this case nearly 40 years, the clean-up process has proven to be quite immense. The true upside in the task has been the small reminders of days past found in the building, as well as the walls of the building commemorating local people and events in the Town of Hartwick. We have not formulated a final plan of use for the structure, but we are certain it will be another beautiful addition to the hamlet when all is said and done. As of right now, the tentative plan is to move our family business to this location. This building provides not only plenty of office space, storage space, etc., but when renovation is complete, it will also provide a nearby, safe area for our children’s children (grandchildren) to be while we all work.” Can’t wait to see this building when the renovations are complete. The Hartwick Historical Society hosted a talk recently by railroad historian Jim Louden about the Leatherstocking Route of the Otsego Trolley Line, which at one time passed through Hartwick. “You missed a good one,” HHS officials wrote on Facebook, where they provided a link to the video for those who are interested: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=5PG5MNfdw_Y. Enjoy! You may recognize second-grader Carmen Rodriguez, shown here standing proudly next to her artwork. Her creation is one of more than 100 pieces currently on display at the SQSPCA adoption wing as part of its “Paws and Reflect”

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exhibit, held in conjunction with Cooperstown Elementary School. Carmen, a neighbor of mine, is the daughter of Amber Hill and Phillip Rodriguez. You can view “Paws and Reflect” through this Saturday, February 24. Mark your calendars now for Sunday, April 7. That’s when Hartwick Fire Company No. 1 on Continued on page 8

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ONEONTA—This is the final weekend of the Susquehanna Valley Quilters’ show at Community Arts Network of Oneonta. It is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, from Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25. The show features more than 100 quilts of all sizes and designs. Many are on sale, and there is an ongoing raffle for a piece made by the group as a whole. The winning ticket will be drawn at 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be information the about guild and an upcoming bus trip to the World of Quilts XLIII convention.

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CAA Announces Free Musical Performances

COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Art Association will host two free musical events in the Ballroom of the Village Hall, 22 Main Street. The Yolanda Bush Trio will perform a medley of blues, country, jazz and R&B, paying tribute to the many Black artists who shaped American music, on Wednesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The Killdeer Trio will perform in memory of composer and pianist Carla Bley at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

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Road, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Otsego County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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 your mortgage company will not stop this 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. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 4LegalFeb.29 Legal nOtice NOTICE OF FORMATION OF IIIB, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/13/21. Office Location: Otsego County. SSNY Designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12260. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6LegalMar.28

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Continued from page 1 thank Governor Hochul for her consideration and support of this great endeavor,” said Village of Richfield Springs Mayor Richard Spencer. “For the past decade, the Village and Town of Richfield Springs have collaborated on several joint initiatives to strengthen our community and bring prosperity to our residents. We have made progress in this effort, and this award will able us to take giant steps forward to establish Richfield Springs as the northern anchor of Otsego County and a major gateway to the Mohawk Valley.” According to state officials, Richfield’s NY Forward award will build on prior public and private investments that have set the process of revitalization in motion. “Projects and goals identified in its application focus on enhancements to the public realm through streetscape improvements; adaptive re-use of existing buildings; increased walkability and bikeability to promote public health and well-being; increased sustainability and decreased greenhouse gas emissions; support for small business growth in the downtown area; and increase awareness of, and appreciation for, its diverse cultural backgrounds,” the announcement reads. Boonville and Richfield will now begin the process of developing a Strategic Investment Plan to revitalize their downtowns. A Local Planning Committee made up of municipal representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders will lead the eﬀort, supported by a team of private sector experts and state planners. The Strategic Investment Plan will examine local assets and opportunities

to identify projects that align with each community’s vision and that are poised for implementation. Funding will be awarded for selected projects from the Strategic Investment Plan that have the greatest potential to jumpstart revitalization and generate new opportunities for longterm growth. “This grant will enable our small community to enact a number of projects that will benefit our community in the areas of housing, economic development and recreation,” said Richfield Town Supervisor Larry Frigault. “Each of these projects will help improve the quality of life in Richfield. I’d like to thank Dan Sullivan and the many people who worked on this grant. On behalf of the Town, thank you to Governor Hochul and officials involved for supporting Richfield and providing us the opportunity to improve our community.” For Round 7 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, each of the state’s 10 economic development regions are being awarded $10 million, a total state commitment of $100 million in funding and investments to help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods. “The commitment from the state through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and the NY Forward program underlines the unwavering dedication to uplifting local communities and ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for municipalities such as Herkimer, Richfield, Boonville, and their residents,” praised Assemblymember Brian Miller. “…Richfield and Boonville’s $4.5 million NY Forward awards reflect a shared vision for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and small business growth. These

THE FREEMAN’S JOURNAL & HOMETOWN ONEONTA A-11 investments mark not just dollars, but the promise of revitalization, growth, and a brighter future for our changing communities.” Senator Peter Oberacker said he is honored to represent a portion of the Mohawk Valley, including the Town of Richfield and the Village of Richfield Springs. “This state investment will further enhance the historic downtown district along with the entire region. Our local leaders developed a winning plan that exhibited a compelling vision for economic development, community growth and sustainability. New York’s small rural communities are true gems and economic drivers. It is vital that the state recognizes their importance and continues to help them thrive through programs like NY Forward,” Oberacker said. Building on the momentum of the successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the $100 million NY Forward program adopts the same “Plan-thenAct” strategy as the DRI, which couples strategic planning with immediate project implementation to support a more equitable downtown resurgence for New York’s smaller and rural communities. With the Governor’s commitment last year of $100 million each for the DRI and NY Forward, the state has now invested a combined total of $1 billion in both programs since their inception. Gov. Hochul has proposed another $100 million for each program, totaling $200 million, in her Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget. “Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward, we are helping communities transform their downtowns and enact visions of hope that would otherwise be impossible,” Gov. Hochul said in the release. “This funding will support

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Herkimer, Boonville, and Richfield as they carry out their plans to enhance the quality of life for New Yorkers in their communiMILFORD—Milford senior and wrestling star T.J. ties, draw visitors, and spur economic opportunity for O’Connor will return to the state tournament after placing second in the 152-pound class at the Section generations to come.” III Division II tournament on Saturday, February 10. O’Connor tied Packy Burke for Cooperstown’s career win record, reaching his 192nd varsity win. He defeated Cazenovia’s Broden Enders by deciContinued from page 2 sion in the semifinals and beat South Jefferson’s in Upstate New York and Lucas Edgar 7-2. O’Connor lost 16-6 in the finals to one of just three venues an old nemesis, Tavian Camper of Copenhagen. He of similar size and caliber will compete in the Division II tournament on Friday, in the state. February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at MVP Arena “Constant reinvest- in Albany. ment and strong partnerships have been the founDinner and provide the best services dations to our success,” Spring said Oneida Indian Nation Awards Ceremony on when residents need Representative and April 25 at The Otesaga them, and unwavering Turning Stone Enterprises Resort Hotel. Tickets are dedication, Helios Care Chief Executive Officer $119.00 each or $999.00 continues to navigate the complexities of growth Ray Halbritter. “With for a table of 10. For more information while striving to provide the evolution of Turning Stone Resort Casino or to reserve your ticket, world-class care every ahead, we are excited to call (607) 432-4500 time. For more informacontinue growing these or contact Katrina Van tion about our services investments and partner- Zandt at kvanzandt@ and how you can support Karen our work, visit our ships for the benefit of otsegocc.com, the Oneida people, our Laing at klaing@otse- website, www.heliosworkforce and the region gocc.com, or Sean Lewis care.org. Dan Ayres is presiat slewis@otsegocc.com. as a whole.” dent and chief executive The multi-year project officer of Helios Care. is expected to generate a one-time economic impact exceeding $600 million, Continued from page 5 create 3,600 one-time local jobs and generate bridge the gap and Continued from page 4 more than $22 million in ensure our services were very impressed! state and local tax reve- remain accessible to all who need them. I now look forward to nues. At the same time, the Despite these chalscreening my first, and evolution will continue lenges, Helios Care my favorite, indie film,” to expand spending remains committed to Mineville,” in the weeks with local vendors and its mission of “making ahead. “Mineville” stars accelerate growth of the life easier for patients William Sadler, Nick Nation’s workforce, one Wechsler, Cyle Carvin of the largest in the region. and families facing serious illness and end and Paul Sorvino. It was “When complete, this of life by providing the first movie that Paul transformation will also choices, dignity, and Sorvino and his son, have a dramatic impact compassionate care.” Michael Sorvino, were on Upstate New York’s Helios Care is always able to act in together. economy for generaengaged in efforts to I am also over-thetions to come, expanding improve the care for moon excited and the resort’s and the our aging communihumbled to be a panelist region’s marketing reach Women throughout the Northeast ties and to allow for our representing citizens and patients to in Film alongside Josh to attract larger and more age in place in their own Levin, the vice president prestigious organizations of the Motion Picture and events,” the press homes—where they want to be. Through Association, on May release reads. innovative solutions such 22 at the Albany Film as the Bassett Healthcare Industry Day. Network collaboration Onward and upward! and working with other Lori Bailey Continued from page 1 community agencies to Oneonta nation These awards will be presented at the Otsego County Chamber of Call (607) 547-6103 for more details. Commerce’s Annual

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NORWICH—Beverly F. (Morey) Hagen, 92, formerly of Pitcher, New York, passed away peacefully at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta, New York, while surrounded by her loving family. Bev was born in Cortland, New York on October 19, 1931, the daughter of the late James and Clara Naylon Morey. She was a member of the South Otselic United Methodist Church. Bev spent the first nine years of her life

in Cincinnatus, New York before moving to Oneonta in 1940. Frequent family moves had her attending primary schools in Oneonta, Otego and Marathon. She attended junior high and high school in Oneonta, participating in cheerleading, choir, and band. After graduation, she spent a year working at a local law office before reuniting with her family back in Cincinnatus in 1950. Bev found employment at Sheerar’s Feed Store, and soon after met the love of her life, Robert “Joe” Hagen. They were married in 1953 and settled in Pitcher in the house that Joe was constructing. They resided there for 60 wonderful years, while raising a family, and hosting many gettogethers and celebrations. Bev was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and homemaker and enjoyed her parttime work in the Otselic Valley Central School cafeteria. After moving to Norwich in 2013,

Bev spent her final few years at the Chenango Memorial Senior Living Facility, and made many lasting friendships with the caregivers there, who treated her as family. Bev loved her husband, family, and friends, caring for her pets, welcoming people to her home, decorating, antiquing, and gardening. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, beautiful smile, and enduring strength. She was dearly loved and will be missed

by many. She is survived by her children, William (Martha) Hagen of Mt. Airy, Maryland, Donald (Lisa) Hagen of Norwich, and Ann (Paul) Adamo of Oneonta. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Miranda (David) Matthew, William (Stephanie) Hagen, Stella (Kwanza) Hagen, Chrissy Hagen, Casey (Russell) Sim, Tyler Hagen, Michael Hagen, Meredith (Han Lin) Adamo, and Adrian

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

(Michael Crockett) Adamo; her greatgrandchildren, James David Matthew, Margo Matthew, Benjamin Hagen and Lennox Sim; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Bev was predeceased by her husband, Joe Hagen, on May 9, 2014, and a sister, Lucille Livermore, on April 4, 2015.

A memorial service will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1 p.m., with Jeanne Angell officiating. The family will be present to receive friends on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bev may be directed to a charity of one’s choice.

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►Friday, Feb. 23 DISCUSSION—8:30 a.m. “Coffee with Coop.” Discuss 2024 priorities for Otsego County government with Edwin Frazier Jr., chair of the Otsego County Board of Representatives, and Steve Wilson, Otsego County administrator. Presented via Zoom by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce. (607) 547-9983. FUNDRAISER—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Dine Out For A Cause.” Enjoy a meal and support Helios Care programs. Feel Good Smoothy Bar and Café, 4 Clinton Plaza Drive, Oneonta. (607) 432-4079 or visit https://www. helioscare.org/all-events/ dine-out-for-a-cause/ PROGRAM FINALE—12:30-3:30 p.m. “World of Water.” Week of activities for families and children in partnership with Hanford Mills Museum. Free and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments served. Yager Museum of Art and Culture, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480

or visit https://www.facebook.com/yagermuseum/ POTTERY— 1:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio. Experienced potters are invited to work on personal projects and hone their skills. No instruction provided. $30/session. Held Monday, Wednesday, Friday. The Smithy Clay Studio, 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown. Gallery@ SmithyArts.org or visit https://www.smithyarts. org/ CRAFT FRIDAYS— 3:30 p.m. Make a book with the Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https:// www.facebook.com/ WorcesterSchenevus/ DINNER—5-7 p.m. Fried fish dinner with French fries, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage. Dine-in or take-out available. Open to the public. $14/dinner. Oneonta Veterans Club, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494. THEATER—7:30 p.m. “Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier.” Parody of Disney’s “Aladdin” (1992), told from Jafar’s point of view. Recom-

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►Monday, Feb. 26 BREAKFAST WITH THE BOARD—8-9 a.m. Casual meet and greet with Cooperstown Village Board to discuss local projects, agenda items, more. Includes coffee and donuts. All welcome. Held fourth Monday of each month. Village Board Room, Village Hall, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. EXERCISE CLASS— 9-10 a.m. Each Monday and Thursday with instructor Carol Thompson. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit https:// www.facebook.com/ WorcesterSchenevus TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. “Free Tax Preparation.” Get help with taxes from IRS-certified volunteers. Held Mondays and Tuesdays through 4/15. 2nd floor, Golisano Hall, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta. (607) 431-4338.

►Tuesday, Feb. 27 FINANCE—9 a.m. “Coffee and Commerce: What Makes ‘Cents.’” Jason Tabor discusses the difference between a SIMPLE, SEP, 401K retirement plan. $5/nonmember. Presented by Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, KW Training Room, 31 Main Street, Suite 2, Oneonta. (607) 432-4500 ext. 2. COMMUNITY HIKE— 9:45 a.m. Hike with the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring appropriate equipment and water, and be aware of your level of fitness. This week’s hike will be at Fortin Park, Oneonta. Contact hike leader Diane Aaronson, (607) 432-9391, or visit https://susqadk.org/ EMPLOYMENT— 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Free Seven County Virtual Job Fair.” Connect with employers/employees from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties. Registration required. Presented by the Workforce Development Board. Visit https:// www.working-solutions. org/news/free-virtual-jobfair-tuesday-february-272024 SENIOR MEALS— 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Tuesday and Thursday. Suggested donation is $3.50 for seniors, $10 for guests accompanying a senior. Today, enjoy a lunch of cream of broccoli soup, turkey sandwich on a kaiser roll and poke cake with topping. Richfield Springs Community Center, 6 Ann Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 547-6454 or visit https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/office_for_the_aging/index.php

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