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Council Speeds Up ‘Inevitable,’ Putting OFO Exec In Office Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA
Under the watchful eye of Coach Mike Vagliardo, OHS Yellowjacket varsity runningback Tichene Harris takes off with the ball. The first home game is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, against Chenango Forks.
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f you are “On Board Oneonta,” or want to be, this is for you. An evening’s discussion subtitled, “Inspiring Community Involvement In Our Region,” aimed at getting more people interested in volunteerism, is planned at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Foothills. Moderators range from Oneonta’s new mayor, Gary Herzig, to young executives like Unalam’s Zoe van der Muelen and Friends of Basset Executive Director Josh Truman. To register (at no cost) or learn more, call 436-4124. More details forthcoming. IN NEW YORKER: SUNY Oneonta sociology professor Mike King is quoted in this week’s New York in “The Fearful and the Frustrated,” an exploration of Donald Trump’s candidacy. WRONG NUMBERS: Hartwick College has 1,500 students on campus, not 1,600, and experienced a 150 shortfall in its freshman class, not 350, as reported in last week’s “Welcome Back!” edition. BALLONS WILL FLY over Oneonta again this weekend at the Susquehanna Balloon Festival/DETAILS, B1
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he coast was clear. “Gary Herzig being elected mayor was inevitable,” said Acting Mayor Russ Southard. “When it was clear that no one would be running against him, I bounced the idea of appointing him mayor off Common Council.” “This was all Russ’ doing,” said Herzig, the soon-retiring Opportunities for Otsego COO. “We met, and he had a very convincing logic that this would ease the city’s transition, with so many Council seats turning over.” So during the “Additional Business” section of Council’s Tuesday, Sept. 1, meeting, Southard – before a packed house – offered a resolution appointing
Herzig mayor, effective Tuesday, Sept. 15. Common Council followed through, electing Herzig by a unanimous vote, a rarity lately. Hearty applause followed. “We find ourselves in uncharted waters,” Southard said in a statement. “The election will bring a new mayor, and, at the very least, five new Council members. It would be Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Please See HERZIG, A7 Smiling Gary Herzig embraces his new role: mayor.
If Constitution Stalls, Will Amphenol Stay? Leatherstocking Gas Strategy Raises Questions By JIM KEVLIN
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he future of Amphenol Aerospace’s 1,000-job Sidney plant if the state rejects the Constitution Pipeline is “a relatively minor blip from the perspective of the people who have opposed the pipeline,” says Bob Nied, Richmondville, formerly on the Stop the Pipeline steering committee. If approved, Stop the Pipeline adherents believe, the pipeline would damage tourism, preventing job growth in that sector, and depress property values, counter-balancing Amphenol’s economic benefits, Nied said. But Glenn Nealis, director of the Delaware County Economic Development
Born: Pasadena, Calif.; moved to Oneonta, 1975. Education: Queens College Family: Wife Connie, CCS director of physical education; daughter, attorney Sasha Herzig, New York City Professional Experience: • 1975, teacher, Camp Grace, Masonville • 1976, contractor, House Warmers, specializing in energy efficiency • 1984, joins Oneonta Job Corps, rising to director • 1997, joins Opportunities for Otsego, rising to COO City Experience: • Board of Assessment Review, chair • Planning Commission • Comprehensive Master Plan Committee & Zoning Task Force • Housing Task Force Quote: “I’ve always been drawn to trying to make things better.”
Child Soldier’s Horrors Inform ‘Common Read’ By LIBBY CUDMORE
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efore Ishmael Beah was old enough to graduate high school, he had already seen several lifetimes worth of violence. A former child soldier during Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war, Beah’s memoir, “A Long Way Gone,” is this year’s SUNY Oneonta’s Common Read, with Beah giving the Mills Distinguished Lecture on at 7 p.m. Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Amphenol’s futuristic Sidney plant. Dewar Arena. “It had been on the list Department, takes another view. He pointed out that, with its $30 million annual payroll, last year,” said Human Ecology Professor Theresa there is no larger employer than Amphenol Please See AMPHENOL, A6 Russo. “A member of our
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GALSTER GRAD: Irena Galster, Oneonta, on May 8 was among the last graduates of the Oneonta campus of the Utica School of Business, which closed its city facilities this year. She was certified in the Medical Office Assistant Program. IN COLORADO: Samuel Baskin of Oneonta started coursework in exercise science Aug. 31, at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. AT WILKES: Rima Avasatthi of Milford is in the Class of 2019 at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., studying science.
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ROTARIANS ASSIST WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Geoff and Chad Smith, who helped organized an Oneonta Rotary annual fundraiser to benefit the Ross Cordell Wrestling Tournament, present OHS Athletic Director Joe Hughes with this year’s donation of $1,555 at the Thursday, Aug. 20 meeting. The tournament will be Jan. 8-9, 2016, at OHS’ Drago Gym.
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t’s been a rough 10 months at Oneonta City Hall since Mayor Dick Miller’s sudden passing last Oct. 25. A strong personality with robust agenda and harddriving style, Miller left a vacuum that simply could not be filled, particularly by the grieving Common Council members left behind. Sixth Ward Council member Russ Southard, as Miller’s deputy mayor, stepped up and shouldered the responsibility of working through the crisis as best he might, a responsibility that he had not sought and did not desire. And, in those early weeks, Southard, a strapping guy with a reassuring presence, accompanied by his lively wife Tammy, stepped into the public role of mayor – the Christmas-tree lighting in Muller
Square, in particular, comes to mind as a shining moment – allowing Oneontans to believe, yes, life will go on. And life did go on. But trouble soon arose. • A new city manager, Martin Murphy, had been on the job only three weeks when Miller, who would have shepherded him through those critical first few months, was gone. He was on his own to find his way. Soon, city workers were balking at their new boss, staging silent sit-ins at Common Council meetings – spooky, really – through the spring. In the end, Murphy was pushed out, a somber omen for whoever succeeds him. Meanwhile, fissures appeared in the Common Council on issue after issue. Miller had been able to hold eight strong personalities
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together but, lacking his hand on the gavel, angry words and split votes soon characterized what had been an amicable forum united in a common purpose of reinventing the City of the Hills. There’s no point reliving
all the particulars. Happily, the eight, at least four of whom are retiring and two others who face challenges, were able to pull together Tuesday, Sept. 1, and unanimously elected Gary Herzig mayor, thus avoiding what promised to be four more
gloomy months with the light of hope. The worst is over. • Herzig, retiring Opportunities for Otsego COO, was the only candidate who emerged to succeed Mayor Miller. When no one else surfaced as the deadline for independent candidates passed two weeks ago, Southard came to a sensible conclusion. Since, inevitably, Herzig would win the Nov. 3 election and take office Jan. 1, why wait? Bringing him aboard now would allow him to participate in preparing the 2016 city budget, a budget he would have to administer anyhow. Southard – after all, he is a salesman (for Mirabito Energy Products) – shopped the idea around, and common sense carried the day. His colleagues – warring lately, but brainy to a person
– pulled together and unanimously acclaimed the new mayor, who will assume his duties Tuesday, Sept. 15. Not only is the decision sensible, Herzig is a heartening choice, albeit the inevitable one. He is a level-headed executive, used to wending his ways through a sizeable organization, and fully experienced in city government through long service on commissions and boards. • It was a happy night, a rarity lately in Common Council chambers, but even more welcome for that reason. Oneonta’s citizens will no doubt welcome Herzig warmly, and extend deserved praise and thanks to Southard for his dedication in steering the Good Ship Oneonta through stormy waters to safe port.
JOHN WALL GENERAL MANAGER, AMPHENOL, SIDNEY
Availability Of Natural Gas Key Factor In Amphenol Decision To Stay In Sidney Editor’s Note: Amphenol needs the Constitution Pipeline to flourish into the future, John Wall, then-manager of the 1,000-job Sidney plant, wrote in this Jan. 7, 2015, letter to Stephen Tomaski in the DEC’s Division of Environmental Permits. Leatherstocking Gas Corp.’s decision last week to refocus on Pennsylvania is raising new concern about Amphenol’s local future.
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major part of our decision to stay in Sidney was the promise from state officials that they would assist us in bringing natural gas service to our plant. Natural gas is particularly important for us as all our major competitors’ manufacturing facilities are serviced by natural gas. We
Amphenol’s John Wall suffer a 30-40 percent energy price disadvantage by not having access to natural gas. With the State’s moratorium on natural gas production the only way we can receive natural gas is from the Constitution Pipeline and local distribution from the Leatherstocking Company, which has been designated by the Village of Sidney as the holder of its new natural gas distribution franchise. It
is also important to note that a state agency, Empire State Development Corporation, has provided a $750,000 grant to the Delaware County IDA to assist in defraying the costs of bringing the Leatherstocking gas line to our new facility. We have reviewed the respective permit applications submitted by Constitution to the DEC. We believe that applicant has sufficiently demonstrated its commitment to ensure that construction of the pipeline has the least possible adverse impact upon the environment. Indeed, Constitution has worked closely with State and Federal regulatory agencies to ensure that pipeline construction is performed in a manner that is protective of the environment and water quality.
Constitution proposes to utilize trenchless crossing methods, employing horizontal directional drilling to cross several water bodies. Permanent wetland right of ways are maintained at 30 feet in order to reduce impacts upon wetlands. Mitigation measures for work near water bodies include the following: limited clearing of vegetation; perpendicular crossings of most water bodies; maintaining adequate water flow rates throughout construction, thereby preserving aquatic life; and, maintaining ancillary construction activities at least 100 feet from water bodies. In addition, Constitution has mostly been able to limit the construction rightof-way width to 75 feet, while also ensuring that
vegetation is cut just above ground level, leaving existing root systems in place. Numerous other environmental protection measures are contained within Constitution’s construction plan to limit any permanent impact upon the environment. Moreover, Constitution plans six specific mitigation projects along the pipeline route, adding additional wetland and soil conservation measures which will more than compensate for any permanent losses due to pipeline construction. It is clear that anytime a project of this magnitude is constructed that there will be environmental impacts which must be addressed. Amphenol is confident that the applicant has worked diligently so the project can be built and maintained with
a minimum of disruption to the environment and that Constitution’s plans with appropriate regulatory oversight will justify approval of the necessary DEC water permits. Moreover, the urgent need to facilitate additional natural gas pipeline infrastructure has been well documented throughout New York State and New England. ... Delivery of natural gas is critical to Amphenol Corporation and its 1,000 employees in Sidney. as well as to the numerous other communities in this region of New York State which will benefit in the future by having access to natural gas. The DEC should approve these permit applications without delay.
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We also made it clear at the meeting and in the RFP that all proposals are due on Sept. 30 and that we would consider all properly submitted proposals at that time. To date we have received one properly submitted proposal, which we will read and consider with any other submissions upon the closing of the submission period. We are not sure how the rumor of condo development at Brookwood got
started. But we can state categorically that we have considered no such thing. The mission of Otsego Land Trust is to conserve our region’s natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, and waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity and inspire the human spirit. We have recently passed the 10,000 acres protected landmark, and have conserved land in Otsego, Delaware, Her-
kimer and Schoharie counties. We focus on protecting the healthy lands and clean waters that sustain our communities. Any decisions about Brookwood Point will be made in the context of these priorities. Virginia Kennedy Executive Director Harry Levine Board Chair Otsego Land Trust Cooperstown
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In our most recent meeting introducing the Request for Proposals for the north half of the property, we made OLT’s goals clear. As stated in the RFP, any successful proposal needs to respect the conservation values of the property and provide sufficient financial resources to support OLT’s continued ownership of the south portion of the site, the portion we are and have been working hard to sustain for free public access.
To the Editor: In last week’s Freeman’s Journal there was an article entitled “As Condo Fears Voiced, Village Board Won’t Bid on Brookwood” as well as a Letter to the Editor with the headline, “By Its Nature, Nature Preserve Takes Care Of Self.” The article points out that “... resident Chip Northrup, River Street... propose(d) that the village offer to assume ownership of the property and, through canoe and kayak rentals, boat slips and other commercial activities, support the public ownership of some of the last public access to Otsego Lake.” Yet in the Letter to the Editor, which was written by Mr. Northrup, the claim
is made that “what is proposed is a nature preserve, one that is largely wetlands and old growth trees ... If a tree falls down in a nature preserve, it rots back into the ground. At no cost to the village. It costs the village nothing to mow grass in the wetlands, because you don’t mow grass in the wetlands.” Thus it seems that the claim is made in the letter that the only cost to the village of owning Brookwood would be the initial one dollar investment in spite of the fact that it has been pointed out that the current owner of Brookwood, the Otsego Land Trust, has been losing about $25,000 a year due to maintenance costs.
Consequently, in the same edition of the paper, there seems to have been inconsistent thinking. At the village meeting in which Brookwood was discussed, Mr. Northrup seemed to indicate that there would need to be some sort of commercial activity to support the village’s ownership of the property. Yet in his Letter to the Editor, the claim is made that there would be no maintenance costs whatsoever associated with the village owning the property. So the question now becomes, which is it? Inquiring minds want to know. CATHERINE LAKE ELLSWORTH Cooperstown
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HOMETOWN 125 Years Ago
Base Ball – After the game of Tuesday afternoon, lost by the home team to the Trojans by a score of 10 to 7, the Oneonta State League Base Ball team disbanded. The history of the club from its inception to the close of its checkered career has been marked by many vicissitudes of fortune. Starting at the foot of the ladder it came on one occasion within a single game of the top, only to fall so low by successive defeats that apparently only the present action has prevented it from again reaching the bottom. Great as were these changes, the change in the personnel of the club was as great. Not a single player of the original nine was with Oneonta at the close of the season. At the end, the Oneontas had a record of 36 games won and 42 lost, a percent of .461. The causes which have led to this result are various. It is doubtful if a town of this size can support a paid club. The team was handicapped from the first by a manager distasteful alike to club and citizens. It is doubtful if the wholesale discharge of old players late in the season was a wise movement. There are many who will regret the loss of the league club. But, to the majority of citizens, it will not matter September 1890
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The greatest event in the history of Oneonta was recorded on Tuesday, August 29, 1865. On that day – just 50 years ago Sunday – the first regular train from Albany rolled into Oneonta. It was an excursion train with 700 passengers according to the press reports of the time, composed of “the best citizens of Albany among whom were a number of officials of the state, the city and the railroad company.” The fiftieth anniversary of this event is almost worth a celebration. Anyone who climbs the hills that flank the city on each side of the river
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structure of the “Miss Italy” beauty contest to be staged in Brooklyn September 23 has been changed. The 200 contestants will appear in the contest in evening gowns and the judges’ decision will be influenced more by beauty of face than of form. September 1935
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September, 1955 and lets his eye follow the railroad tracks does not need to be told that the growth and progress of Oneonta has literally come over those bands of steel. In the valley lie the shops where Oneonta has been forged and hammered out. It is not mere fiction to say that the whistle of the approaching train on August 29, 1865, was the sound that awoke Oneonta. September 1915
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State Troopers K.C. Butcher, R.T. Bobnick and M.H.Worden from Oneonta were among a contingent of state police officers manning the gates at the Great American Music Fair on the State Fair grounds at Syracuse this past weekend. A melee erupted when an estimated 100 youths in a crowd of 1,500 to 2,000, who were being held outside the gates, tried to pull up a fence and force their way into the concert. About 75 helmeted troopers rushed the crowd outside the gates, tossing tear gas canisters and swinging nightsticks. Rocks, bottles and other objects were hurled at police from the crowd,” State Police Captain Kenneth Crounse said. “There were some nasty kids out there. We took their crap for about four hours before we used the gas. We took a lot of injuries, before we went after them.” State police reported that one trooper suffered a broken elbow and another reported broken toes. The clash occurred during a heavy, but brief rainstorm. State Police said it took about 40 minutes to disperse the crowd and round up the “prime agitators.” About 60 arrests were made. Injured troopers and youths numbering about 40 in all were treated at infirmary on the grounds. During the disturbance the concert continued uninterrupted. The crowd, estimated at 60,000, heard such groups as the Beach Boys, the Doobie Brothers and America. September 1975
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Thirteen students get a second chance to succeed at school Wednesday when
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they start alternative classes in the basement of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Oneonta. The students come from six far-flung schools in the Otsego-Northern Catskill BOCES district which has put together a program for “students who hate school.” Entrance requirements for the program are “poor attendance, a bad attitude toward school, and low grades.” But Mark Rathbun, the counselor who picked the group from a pool of 26 applicants, said his students have average to above average intelligence and the ability to be successful students. The thirteen finalists are all 14 to 16-year-olds. Rathbun interviewed the applicants personally and said he was baffled by the enthusiasm the students showed for the rigid new program. September 1985
20 Years Ago
After more than an hour of discussion, Oneonta school board members agreed not to consider requiring high school students to stay on school grounds during their 38 minute lunch period. They also decided to send the question of whether to limit students’ driving and parking privileges to the high school building team, which includes four parents. With Wilber Park and the woods neighboring school property, board President Marilyn Helterline said parents are worried about students leaving school to drink or do drugs at lunch. September 1995
10 Years Ago
Fewer people are smoking locally, according to a survey conducted by the Rural Three for Tobacco Free Communities of Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties. A telephone survey of 750 adults in the three counties (250 from each) was conducted in 2003 and again in 2005. September 2005
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If Constitution Pipeline Rejected, Will Amphenol Eventually Leave? AMPHENOL/ job-creating sites From A1 at Oneonta’s D&H in his county or railyards the Pony Otsego, and that Farm Commerce it is on a par with Park. “It’s critical Raymond Corp., the for us to supply gas fork-lift manufacturer to local industry,” he in Greene, Chenango said. “It’s a critiCounty. cal project for us to Glenn Nealis, grow.” Natural gas for the Delaware Amphenol is “very But Stop the County ecoimportant,” said Pipeline organizer Nealis. “They were nomic devel- Anne Marie Garti oper. very clear during the disagreed: “If Amnegotiations to keep phenol wants to them here that that was a use gas, the company can key consideration, one they get compressed natural gas estimated would save them trucked in. However, with $1 million a year.” the drop in oil prices worldAlways in the backwide, all fuels are cheaper ground of the debate, the now, including renewable.” threat to Amphenol’s local The Sidney plant has future moved into the been a mainstay of Oneonforeground last week when ta’s economy since 1924, Leatherstocking Gas Corp., when a Swiss company, Ian Austin/HOMETOWN ONEONTA the subsidiary of Corning Scintilla, began manufacturA fixture in the region since 1925, Amphenol has a new plant in Sidney Inc. and Mirabito Energy ing magnetos there. Since, – but for how long, if the Constitution Pipeline isn’t approved and a steady Products that would build it has employed generations supply of natural gas is denied. the 2-mile line to the Sidney of Otsego County people eral manager of the Sidney “There are many differPILOT and tax incentives.” plant, announced that, for through ownership by BenFrazier, who is vice the time being at least, it dix, Allied and now Amphe- plant, said as much in a Jan. ent fuel sources. We have 7, 2015, letter to Stephen no problem running our chair of the Otsego County was shifting its focus to nol, a worldwide maker of Tomasik at the state DEC’s factory. But natural gas Board of Representatives, Northeastern Pennsylvania. auto, broadband, industrial Division of Environmenis cheaper than fuel oil or said natural-gas savings “You need supply to build and other products based in tal Permits, which may be propane. It would make us were not only important a utility,” Leatherstocking Wallingford, Conn. to Amphenol, but to the Gas President Michael The original plant was lo- deciding on a permit for the more cost effective.” Constitution any day now. Without that advantage, Village of Sidney and surGerman said in an intercated in downtown Sidney, “A major part of our other sites may be more rounding communities. view. “As long as there’s no but after suffering signifiattractive in the future, he Former school superintensupply, we’re going to focus cant damage in the 2006 and decision to stay in Sidney was the promise from state said. Natural-gas savings dent Chuck Malloy in the our activity where there is 2011 floods, the company officials that they would as“are material,” he said, financially troubled Unatsupply. But the moment considered moving. Only sistant us in bringing natural adding, “We work for Wall ego district lobbied for it; supply shows up, we would a $20 million aid package gas service to our plant,” Street.” in Sidney schools, a study move forward with Sidfrom the Cuomo AdminWall wrote. “…We suffer a County Rep. Ed Frazier, showed possible savings of ney, Bainbridge, Unadilla, istration, and the promise 30-40 percent energy price R-Unadilla, whose district $100,000 a year, said FraAfton.” of significant savings from disadvantage by not having is contiguous to Sidney, zier. “That’s two positions,” Nealis’ concern was natural gas, enticed the access to natural gas.” agreed: ““That was part of he added. echoed by his Otsego Coun- company to build a new “It’s very important to the guarantee: They would Nealis pointed out that ty counterpart, Otsego Now plant that opened this spring us,” said Ryan Fisher, who have a gas source to cut energy savings would President Sandy Mathes, on Back River Road. succeeded Wall in March. energy costs, along with a benefit all major instituwho is seeking to develop John Wall, then gen-
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tions – businesses, colleges, hospitals – and also homeowners who would have the option to switch to cheaper natural gas. While business people and officials expressed concern, Stop the Pipeline and its allies can turn out several hundred Constitution foes at will at state and FERC hearings on the project. It’s unclear what impact that can have on the governmental process, although state Sen. Jim Seward, RMilford, who had supported “Alternate M,” a pipeline route through Otsego County, in June sent a letter to FERC opposing KinderMorgan’s Tennessee Pipeline, proposed to parallel the Constitution, a project of Houston-based Williams. Nealis said he’s been at hearings where the majority of attendees were pro-pipeline. Beyond that, he listed business groups, rather than local governments, as the main supporters of the Constitution. In February, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution, not opposing the Constitution per se, but urging the DEC, “for the protection of … natural resources,” to “fully review” the pipeline project before issuing permits. The Otsego County board, in 2013, passed a resolution supporting “Alternate M” because it would have raised property tax revenues by some $13 million, but has been silent since the route was moved to Delaware. For his part, German said, if the supply comes through, Leatherstocking would shift its focus back to the I-88 corridor. (It is moving forward with contracts in Windsor, Broome County, where gas can be delivered through the Millennium Pipeline, which follows the New York-Pennsylvania line from Northeast Pennsylvania’s fracking fields into the New York Metropolitan Area.) “You need supply to build a utility,” German said. “As long as there’s no supply, we’re going to focus our activity where there is supply. But the moment the supply shows up, we would move – to Sidney, Bainbridge, Unadilla, Afton. It’s beyond Amphenol.”
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HERZIG/From A1 wise to appoint Gary, who brings a wealth of knowledge, coupled with enthusiasm.” Section C-23 of the City Charter authorizes Common Council to fill the office of mayor, if vacant for whatever reason, by appointment. He will be sworn in before the Sept. 15 Council meeting, and will be sworn in again on Jan. 1, 2016, following the predictable results of the Nov. 3 city elections. “It’s important to have him up to speed when the new Council comes in,” said Southard, who is also running unopposed for his Sixth Ward Council seat. “I’m really looking forward to working with him.” Bringing in Herzig now will help him better understand how the city’s budget is put together, Southard added, a process that begins later this fall. Council members praised Southard, who accepted the position of acting mayor after Mayor Dick Miller’s death last October. “Let the record show that it was your idea, Russ, and it was indicative of the leader-
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ship you have shown since Dick’s passing,” said Council member Larry Malone. “Thank you.” “I appreciate Gary’s willingness to step forward,” said Council member Bob Brzozowski. “I don’t think any of us have an understanding of how hard Russ has worked since our world was rocked with Miller’s passing,” said Council member Mike Lynch. “We owe you a great debt.” “We appreciate your leadership, Russ, in a difficult time,” said Council member Maureen Hennessy, First Ward. “And Gary will do a great job.” Said Herzig, “This shows Russ’ community-first thinking that saw us from that first dark October day through until today.” He then shook Southard’s hand. Since announcing his campaign in January, Herzig has gained not only the county’s support, but the support of former Oneonta mayors Sam Nader, Kim Muller, David Brenner and John Nader. At a fundraising event at the Sixth Ward Athletic Club in early August, Herzig
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detailed his plans for a better Oneonta. He wants to redevelop the D&H yards two, as well as seek stronger development for the “blank slate” of Market Street. And with a background in assisting needy families, he hopes to move forward with $70 million worth in new housing projects. “Some people feel we’ve lost some traction,” he told a crowd of 125 supporters. “But we can get that back, and we WILL get that back.” Herzig has also stated that he supports the city manager form of government and will begin the search with the new council in January. On Tuesday, he even got to sit in on his first executive session, where Deputy City Clerk Nancy Powell was unanimously appointed city clerk after the departure of Doug Kendall. A search for a deputy clerk was initiated. And though his appointment is two weeks away, Herzig already has plans of how to rise to the challenges he set forth for himself. “I’ve got to meet with Council, department heads and staff,” he said. “I’ve got a lot to do!”
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MLS#96798 $150,000 4 BRs, 2 baths, large LR, DR, den, sunporch, bonus room, large kitchen. Patio w/hot tub. Huge garage, holds 5+ cars and has 3- overhead doors! Call Suzanne Darling @ 607-563-7012 (cell)
MLS#98677 $129,900 Selling Under Market! Gorgeous 58+ acres on Catskill mountaintop just $2,200 per acre! Jawdropping valley views, woods, meadows. Call Lynn Lesperence @ 607-434-1061 (cell)
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MLS #99663 $210,000 Large 4-BR, 2-bath ranch w/many improvements. Large addition w/master BR suite and laundry. Finished basement w/more rooms that can be finished. Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)
MLS#101767 $225,000 Delaware County – 61+ secluded wooded acres w/2-BR, 1,500 sq ft, 1995 log cabin! 2-room artist bungalow w/woodstove, greenhouse. Co-op electric! Call Suzanne Darling @ 607-5693-7012 (cell)
MLS#93225 $86,000 Adam Karns 607-244-9633 (cell) MLS#97328 $89,000 Many original details in this lovely 4-BR, 1½-bath Spacious 4 BR, 2 bath househouse. is closeWood to I-88. Largeglass home w/2-story carriage floors, backyard, workshop/garage, small shed. Make youretc. doorknobs, stained glass windows, windowseat appointment today. Priced to go this week! Call Suzanne Darling @ 607-563-7012 (cell) Virtual Tour: www.RealEstateShows.com/708598
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MLS#101786 $199,000 52-Acre Retreat with Pond, 2-story garage, endless ATV trails. Beautifully renovated and priced to sell immediately! Call Leanne McCormack @ 607-287-8965 (cell)
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MLS#101769 $35,000 Farmland Sacrifice w/trout stream, rolling meadows, level fields and incredible views. Wooded and open. Minutes from the I-88 corridor. Owner must sell. Call Leanne McCormack @ 607-287-8965 (cell)
MLS#101000 $230,000 Private setting near Oneonta. 3 BRs, 1½ baths, 36 acres! Marketable timber, borders Ouleout Creek. Additional land available. Call Carol A. Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
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MLS#99322 $74,900 Morris – 3-BR, 2-bath doublewide and 3-BR, 3-bath singlewide on 0.85 acres! 1-car garage, 2 sheds. Fenced yard, pond. Newer metal roof and windows. Call Suzanne Darling @ 607-563-7012 (cell)
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MLS#98232 $79,000 Sidney – 4 BRs, many updates! LR w/fireplace family room w/pellet stove, DR, eat-in kitchen, laundry. Remodeled bath. Huge 2-car garage. Call Suzanne Darling @ 607-563-7012 (cell)
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MLS #101119 $154,900 Meticulously maintained in a wonderful Oneonta neighborhood. Enclosed front porch, large backyard, basement workshop! Many recent upgrades. Call Tom Tillapaugh @ 607-434-9392 (cell)
MLS#101494 $234,000 4-BR, 2-bath, Southside Saltbox with 46 acres! Built in 1792, this historic home is a rare find! Call Carol A. Olsen @ 607-434-7436 (cell)
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MLS#98593 $129,000 Cozy Cape Cod near I-88 for easy commuting. 3 BRs on ground floor and 1 upstairs w/possibility to expand upstairs. Recently refinished hardwood floors. Call Adam Karns @ 607-244-9633 (cell)
MLS #99295 $299,000 3½-acre level commercial site w/15,000 sq ft and 6,000 sq ft pole building. Newly renovated office space and 2 stories of warehouse space. Call Tom Tillapaugh @ 607-434-9392 (cell)
MLS#101291 $99,900 Open House Coming Soon! This well maintained circa 1890 home is listed on the National Register of Cooperstown home. Seller paysrewired/redone. closing costs (up Historic Places.Village 3-4 BRs, 2 baths totally to offer). Call$3,000 Carinw/acceptable E. Eaton @ 607-267-5541 (cell)
MLS#101899 $219,900 Nearly $100K in Improvements! 4-BR, 2-bath upscale farmhouse w/beautiful views. Walking distance to both universities, and close to downtown. Call Leanne McCormack @ 607-287-8965 (cell)
MLS#98180 Fantastic Property! Motivated seller, priced to sell! Bring an offer, we will negotiate. Call or text Sharon Teator @ 607-267-2681 (cell)
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You Need to Check This Out! Totally updated, affordable Oneonta home on a quiet street. Large backyard w/privacy fence, new roof (2013), detached garage, and enclosed front porch. Large open LR, formal DR, updated kitchen (2010), 2 good size BRs, updated large full bath (2007). New hot water heater (2011), amazing hardwood floors, and great natural light—you won’t find better at this price! Don’t hesitate, call to schedule your private showing right away! MLS#101090 $89,900
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All manner of fauna, from spiders to orange newts, thrive in the Richardsons’ Morris property – and humankind’s detritus too, in the form of an old Sperry New Holland baler, which holds special significance for Alice and Joe, who moved here from New Holland, Pa.
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL: Find out if you have treasures in your attic and basement with appraisals by historians and auctioneers. $5, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-0960.
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OUTDOORS ART: Fine Arts on the lawn – and porch – with live music, demonstrations and kids activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 5-6. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com or (607) 547-9777.
Community Buys In, Says Departing OLT Director Ouleout Creek in northern Delaware County. “It’s a small piece, but very important to me,” Gareth told her. When Marjorie Kellogg, who COOPERSTOWN owns land on along Carr’s Creek next to Gareth’s property, learned of t takes a community, Virginia Kennedy will tell you. the transaction, she worked with the During last October’s trust to obtain easements on 140 of Glimmerglass her acres. Then, a couple Film Days, the Otsego Land Trust of miles down the Ouleout, the wellorganized a hike known artist Sondra of Barbara Pope’s property near Fly Freckleton, widow of Creek, which had notable painter Jack been protected by Beal, learned what Gareth and Kellogg a conservation easement. had done, and she Cat Gareth of obtained easements Cooperstown took on 200 acres. the hike, then apWhen Alice and proached Kennedy Joe Richardson came about protecting 15 Virginia Kennedy is moving to Please See acres she owns on Maryland. GOAL, B8 By JIM KEVLIN
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BRAHMS CONCERT: The Millennium Strings perform a concert featuring Brahms, Bach, Beethoven and more. Free. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 4-5. First Presbyterian Church, Rte. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, (607) 783-2867. BIG DIG: Free tour of the open archaeological dig at the 1845 former Jacob Lull Shoe Shop (now the Morris Historical Society). 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. See the artifacts and foundations (even a privy!) unearthed by Morris Historical Society volunteers. Behind the Morris Library, 152 Main St. Info, www.butternutvalleyalliance.org or (607) 263-5965. OLD TYME FAIR: Enjoy some downhome entertainment with a pie-eating contest, a silent auction, antiques and a concert by Blues Maneuver. $5 admission (under age 10 free). Noon- 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, West Kortright Centre, 49 W. Kortright Church Rd., E. Meredith. Info, www.westkc.org
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The two completely different programs are FREE TO THE PUBLIC and include works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Franck, Hindemith, Prokofiev & Schubert. (The Summermusic 2015 Festival is made possible, in part, with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts/Chenango County Council of the Arts and the Hoyt Foundation.) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL 607-263-2304 or email us at musicfarm@mindspring.com
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BLOOD DRIVE — 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive, Main Street Baptist Church (Briggs Hall), 333 Main St., Oneonta. Appts., redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins also welcome. ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; live music 10 a.m.-noon. Main St., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontafarmersmarket. com COOP FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 101 Main St., Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Rain or shine. Info, www.CooperstownFarmersMarket.org ART SHOW & SALE — 10 a.m.5 p.m. (Also Sept. 6.) Fine Arts on the Lawn (and porch). Live music, demonstrations, kids’ activities. All welcome. Rain or shine. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St,. Cooperstown. Info, www. cooperstownart.com or (607) 547-9777. BARBECUE — Noon-7 p.m. Chicken Barbecue and Pie Sale, Includes chicken, baked potato, coleslaw and beans, pie by the slice or whole. $12 adults, $6 children under 12. First Presbyterian Church, Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, reservations (607) 547-8401. BRAHMS CONCERT — 7:30 p.m. The Millennium Strings perform Brahms, Bach, Beethoven, more. Free, all welcome. First Presbyterian Church, Rte. 51, Gilbertsville. Info, (607) 783-2867. MORE CALENDAR, B4
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NOTICE TO THE VOTERS OF OTSEGO COUNTY Candidates for the Primary Election Thursday September 10, 2015 12PM - 9PM *************** ***************
DEMOCRATIC Polls will be open in the following districts:
HARTWICK SUPERVISOR Julianne Sharratt 141 Towers Rd Milford, NY 13807 Robert J O’Brien 3566 St Hwy 205 Hartwick, NY 13348 PITTSFIELD SUPER. OF HWYS Jack Reed 412 St Hwy 80 New Berlin, NY 13411 Joseph L Chesebro 523 Co Hwy 20 Edmeston, NY 13335 Polls will be closed in all other districts where races are uncontested.
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DECATUR COUNCILMAN (Vote for Two) David Lorette 615 Fish and Game Rd Worcester, NY 12197 Linda A Tallman 2093 Co Hwy 39 Worcester, NY 12197 Thomas J Kuettel 1828 Co Hwy 39 Worcester, NY 12197 SUPER. OF HWYS Donald W Hill Jr 2286 Co Hwy 39 Worcester, NY 12197 Robert Rundblad
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demonstrations, kids’ activities. All welcome. Rain or shine. Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St,. Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com or (607) 547-9777. COUNTRY FAIR — Noon -6 p.m. Music by Blues Maneuver and other bands, food, vendors, silent auction, kids’ activities, antiques, pie-eating contest, more. $5 admission (under age 10 free). West Kortright Centre, 49 W. Kortright Church Rd., E. Meredith. Info, www.westkc.org CHARACTER TOUR — 1 p.m. Meet Maxfield Parrish & tour the museum’s exhibit with the artist himself. (Show closes Sept. 7) $2 plus admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.fenimoreartmuseum.org. BIG DIG — 3 p.m. Free tour of the open archaeological dig at the 1845 former Jacob Lull Shoe Shop (now the Morris Historical Society). 152 Main St., Morris. Info, www.butternutvalleyalliance. org or (607) 263-5965. MORE CALENDAR, B5
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Sunday, September 6
BRIGHT HILL OPENING RECEPTION — 3-5 p.m. Opening and gallery talk for Jennifer Harris’ Water Forms exhibit. Free. Word & Image Gallery, Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Info, www.brighthillpress.org. CONCERT — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Alpenglow at The Smithy. $12 adults; $10 students & ages 65+; ages 6 and under free. The Smithy, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Info, www.smithyarts.org
Monday, September 7
VOICES OF THE GAME — 11 a.m. Ryne Sandberg, a 2005 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, discusses his career in “Voice of the Game.” Grandstand Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame, 25 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, www. baseballhall.org. BBQ — Noon. Catholic Community of St. Thomas Church in Cherry Valley celebrates annual Labor Day Chicken barbeque and Chinese Auction. St. Thomas Church, 13 Church St., Cherry Valley. Info, (607) 264-3769.
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Wednesday, September 9
CONCERT — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Last of 3 summer concerts benefiting restoration of The Major’s Inn. This week: Randy’s Harptone Harmonica Band. Come early and picnic on the lawn, weather permitting. Ballroom, The Major’s Inn, Commercial St., Gilbertsville. Info, (607) 783-2967.
Thursday, September 10
PIANO SALON — 6:30-8 p.m. “88 Keys Piano Salon” with Tommy Z. Free, all welcome. Evening begins with open mic piano, where guests are invited
Friday, September 11
FIRST RESPONDERS WEEKEND — (Also Sept 12, 13). Meadow-Vale Campsite hosts weekend for first responders and families. Welcoming firefighters and EMTs and their auxiliary; state, county and local law enforcement; and ER personnel. Food, hayrides, horseshoes, dance music, kids activities, more. One free night of camping; 25% off 2nd night. Meadow-Vale Campsites, 505 Gilbert Lake Rd., Mt. Vision. Info, reservations, (607) 293-8802, (800) 701-8802. DANCE SHOW — 7:30 p.m. Taylor 2 Dance Company performs in Oneonta Concert Series. $25 adult, $6 students. Goodrich Theater, Fine Arts Building, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, www.oneontaconcertassociation. org.
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ers, artisans, exhibitors. Included with paid museum admission: $12 ages 13+; $10.50 ages 65+; $6 ages 7-12. Ages 6 and younger & NHSHA members free. Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Tickets $10. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org OPEN HOUSE – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Studio B Performing Arts Academy grand opening. 4 Academy St., Oneonta. Info, (607) 287-5450. MAKE A WISH RECORD ATTEMPT — 11 a.m. World-record attempt at Largest Parade of Subaru Vehicles Ever, with fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation. BBQ, music, kayaking, canoeing, nature trails, giveaways , games, community groups. Pre-register at www.wedosubaru. com. All ages welcome. Free, no fee to enter park. Gilbert Lake State Park, 840 Cty. Hwy. 12, Laurens. Info, www.wedosubaru. com FASHION SHOW — 2 p.m. Fall fashion show featuring local models, items, and new trends, from Southside Mall. Visit vendors 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Southside Mall, 5006 St. Hwy. 23, Oneonta. Info, www.shopsouthsidemall. com. MORE CALENDAR, B7
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IN MEMORIAM William D. Stanley, 83; Sportsman, Athlete, Iron Worker, Barber, Bar Owner ONEONTA – A funeral mass is Friday, Sept. 4, for William D. Stanley, 83, formerly a barber in downtown Oneonta and owner of the East End Tavern, who passed away Aug. 19, 2015, at Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, with his family by his side. Bill was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Oneonta, the son of Joseph and Helen (Dawes) Stanley. He married Ruth Graves on Aug. 16, 1970, in West Oneonta. In 1950-53, Bill served in the Air Force during the Korean War as an MP, stationed in Iceland. In addition to cutting hair in shops on Center and Main streets for 17 years, he cut hair in the evenings in Schenevus and Davenport. He also operated the East End Tavern for eight years.
He was an iron worker, working for several companies all over the state, and ran a gravel bank on Hemlock Road for Jim Hurtubise. Bill was a hard worker even when he wasn’t at work, helping his sons building or fixing up their homes. He also helped his friends with their projects. He was always helpful to everyone; even to strangers. A lifelong Oneonta resident, Bill was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since birth. He was a founding member of The Gifford Hill Ponderosa Rod & Gun Club in existence for 50 years. He had a traveling basketball league with players that included former SUNY soccer coach Garth Stam and Nick Lambros, the longtime
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Hartwick College basketball coach. Bill played in the local softball and bowling leagues, and was president of the Oneonta pool league and captain of his team for many years. His love of fishing took him to Cayuga, Delaware and Oswego counties, and to Canada. He and his sons built a camp in Sandy Creek, where they fished annually for salmon and steelhead. He was a deer hunter, a trapper, a turkey hunter,
a rabbit hunter, a raccoon hunter and also brought home his share of geese. He was a teacher and mentor to whomever he came in contact with. Bill and wife Ruth travelled around the U.S. three times. He was a 30-year participant in the Stanley family reunion, which he helped organize with his sisters and brothers and brought joy to all who attended. For the past ten years, he enjoyed driving his
Cub Cadet to the pond to feed the fish for all to see, especially the grandkids and great-grandkids, who caught frogs, tad poles, salamanders and minnows there. One of his children called him an “Artist of Life.” In addition to his wife Ruth; Bill is survived by sons and their wives, Jack and Joan, David and Susan, Joseph and Amy, William and Renee, Robert, Donald and Ananda, Stephen and Melissa; daughters and their husbands, Marcia and Gary Borden, Linda and Bud Wells, Katie and Gary Luskevich, Jennifer and Tim Touhey, Anie, June and Pete Allen; brother Jim Stanley; his sisters, Mary Jane Kroder and her husband Bob, and Emmy Stanley; also 24 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; a grandson, Michael and a granddaughter, Jacqueline.
Friday’s funeral mass will be at 10:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta, with the Rev. David Wm. Mickiewicz, as celebrant. Military honors will be at the end of mass. Immediately following mass, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a visitation at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St. There will be no interment ceremony. Memorial contributions may be made to Local Food Bank and Pantry, care of St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820; Meals on Wheels, Office for the Aging, Meadows Office Complex-Suite 5, 140 Co. Hwy. 33W, Cooperstown, NY 13326; Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Albany VA Stratton Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com
Barbara Joan (Feather) Brown, 81; Teacher, Raised Family Here ONEONTA – Barbara Joan (Feather) Brown, 81, a retired elementary school teacher who raised her family in Oneonta, died Aug. 28, 2015, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., surrounded by family, following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Uniontown, Pa., to Karl Ward Feather and Emma Sybil (Castle) Feather, her parents both teachers in Preston County, W.Va., schools. She attended Tunneltown, W.Va., schools, graduating from Tunnelton High School in 1953. She was active in 4-H and her school newspaper, receiving awards for her fast typing and 4-H projects, and was a correspondent for The Dominion News (now Dominion Post) of Morgantown, W.Va., for several years. She was pianist for the United Methodist Church in Tunnelton, W.Va., in 1947-53. She became a teacher in Preston County and Brooke County, W.Va., schools, and while an elementary music teacher in Rowlesburg,
W.Va., met her future husband, Foster L. Brown, then a Rowlesburg High School sciBarbara ence teacher. Brown The couple was married in Tunnelton on Sept. 1, 1956, by her father-in-law, the Rev. Durward B. Brown, and was married for 24 years. Her two children were born in Sayre, Pa., and while her husband’s academic career took the family from Sayre to Elmira, Ithaca, and finally Oneonta, she taught elementary school and attended Bethany College in Bethany, W.Va., Elmira College and Cornell. From 1964 through 1980, she raised her family in Oneonta, and was active in the SUNY Oneonta Faculty Wives Association, the Audubon Society, The NewYork Historical Society, The “Red Door” Presbyterian Church, March of Dimes, Heart Fund, Girl Scouts,
Boy Scouts, the Catskill Symphony, and church and school music programs. She was a first-aid instructor, and typist and copy editor for her husband’s 1965 book “Statistical Concepts,” published by Harper & Row, which became the world’s best-selling paperback textbook on statistics, according to the publisher. Following her children’s graduations from Oneonta High School, Barbara moved to Syracuse, working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring to Las Vegas in 1997. During retirement she enjoyed birding, gardening, genealogy and traveling, often with her family, and enjoyed cruises with her friend Carol Holladay. Though a descendant of the Mayflower Alden family and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Barbara was most fond of her Appalachian roots, often returning to W.Va. for buckwheat festivals and family reunions. She was a fan of Frank Sinatra, Franklin Motor Cars,
flowering plants, feathered animals, and all things Route 66. She stood barely 5 feet tall, yet was known for her determined spirit. She is survived by her daughter, Celeste Brown Thomas of Oneonta and formerly of New York City; her son, Wendell Douglas Brown of Las Vegas; sonin-law Craig Taro Gold of San Diego; a sister, Elizabeth Boutillette of Kingsland, Texas; her grandson, Charles “Chase” Thomas of Ithaca; a nephew; grandnephews and grand-nieces, and her former husband, of Oneonta and Sarasota, Fla. She was predeceased by her parents; her brother Denzil C. Feather, of Bruceton Mills, W.Va.; and a sister, Helen R. Feather, of Morgantown, W.Va. Following cremation, her ashes will be interred at her ancestral cemetery, Maplewood Cemetery, in Kingwood, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Audubon Society at www.audubon.org.
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LAURENS – Patricia Susan Ryan, 61, Laurens, who worked at Popp Butterfly Conservatory in Oneonta with her sister, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. She was born on Aug. 24, 1954, in Forest Hills, Queens, the daughter of William J. Ryan and Gloria T. Ryan. Patty graduated from Unatego High School and attended college at Hofstra University and the Women’s Technical Institute in Boston. She had a curious nature and love of travel, which led her all around the world with Semester at Sea. Patty
loved the outdoors and walking through the woods with her other “son” Rocky. She is survived by her children, Patty Ryan Connor Ryan (Alexandra) of Watertown, Mass., Victoria Ryan (Karim) of Washington, D.C., and Ian Ryan of Oneonta; sisters, Christine Ryan of Oneonta, Karyn Sorbera of Williamsport, Tina (Michael) Matauic of Saylorsburn, Pa.; nieces and
nephews Maedbh Ryan; Kelly, Alex, and Danny Sorbera, Tina, Mike, Jennifer, and Billy Matauic; Eileen (Julio) Echeverria; and long-time friends, Danny Muldoon and Georgina Acosta. Patty was predeceased by her parents, William and Gloria Ryan, and her nephew, Corey Sorbera. The funeral mass was held Monday, Aug. 31, at St. Mary’s Church. Burial was at the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO DEMOCRATIC DINNER — 6 p.m. Former county Rep. Richard Murphy, D-Oneonta, honored; State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli keynotes. Country Inn & Suites, Hartwick Seminary. Reservations, Dana Levinson, (607) 267-4404 or www.otsegocountydemocraticcommittee.com. ANNIVERSARY — 5 p.m. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Laurens, centennial. Communion service, dinner reception. $15 for dinner, BYOB. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 97 Maple St., Laurens. Info, reservations, (607) 432-9120
Saturday, September 19
OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK — Registration 9:30 a.m.; walk 11:30 a.m. Annual “Out of the Darkness” community walk to raise awareness of, and aid prevention of, suicide. Also Chinese raffle, food sale, and guest speakers. Oneonta Moose Lodge, West Broadway, Oneonta. Info, Donna Lange, donnal-
ange30@yahoo.com. CITY OF THE HILLS FEST — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 13th annual City of the Hills Art & Music Festival. Regional artists & fine craft vendors offer handmade wares outdoors. Variety of live music, food vendors, craft brew tent, art demonstrations, kids’ activities. Wilber Mansion galleries open. Free admission. Dietz Street Parking Lot, behind CANO’s Wilber Man-
Sunday, September 13
ANIMAL CARE CLASS — Alethea Kenney teaches three classes in holistic animal care. Hawk Circle, 3496 NY Rte. 166, Cherry Valley. Info, www.HawkCircle.com HARVEST FESTIVAL — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Also Sept. 13) Local food, music, blue-ribbon cloggers, animals, activities, performers, artisans, exhibitors. Included with paid museum admission: $12 ages 13+; $10.50 ages 65+; $6 ages 7-12. Ages 6 and younger & NHSHA members free. Farmers’ Museum, 5775 Rte. 80, Cooperstown. Tickets $10. Info, www.farmersmuseum.org
Thursday, September 17
WRITERS’ SALON — 7:30-9 p.m. (and every 3rd Thursday of month). With mystery writer Lesley A. Diehl. Writers’ Salons begin with an open mic, where guests are invited to read their writing. Followed by presentation from featured author. Free; public welcome. Refreshments served. CANO, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta, Info, www.canoneonta.org
Friday, September 18
AUDUBON TALK — 7:30 p.m. Roger Foote, award-winning wood carver, presents program featuring bird carvings at DelawareOtsego Audubon Society public meeting. All welcome; free. Refreshments served. Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, www.doas.us MUSICAL — 7:30 p.m. Orpheus Theatre presents “Gypsy.” Goodrich Theatre, Fine Arts Building, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, www.orpheustheatre.org, (607) 432-9392.
sion at 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta. Info, www.canoneonta.org. RODEO — 1 p.m. K-F Championship Rodeo. Bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more. $30 adults, kids under 12 free. Damaschke Field, Neahwa Park, Oneonta. Info, (607) 432-6326. MUSICAL — 7:30 p.m. Orpheus Theatre presents “Gypsy.” Goodrich Theatre, Fine Arts Building, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, www.orpheustheatre.org, (607) 432-9392.
Sunday, September 20
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Modern 10-Year House. 2 Bedrooms. Fully furnished. 2 tile bathrooms. Oak-floor living room, kitchen, dining room. Beautiful deck. $650/ month utilities not included. Available Sept. 15, 2015 - May 15, 2016. (607) 547-4007 3ClassSept4 One story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for rent for $1600. Includes electric, heat, trash and all seasonal maintenance. Absolutely no smokers allowed. Pets will be allowed only upon prior approval. Please call 441-4111. 3ClassSept4 House For Rent! 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Colonial in Middlefield. $1500 per month, includes use of 2 car garage. Pets may be permitted with extra security and references.Contact Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC at 607-432-4391 for details. TFN
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Saturday, September 26
ONEONTA FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. , live music 10 a.m.-noon. Main St., Oneonta. Info, www.oneontafarmersmarket.com COOP FARMERS MARKET — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 101 Main St., Pioneer Alley, Cooperstown. Info, www.CooperstownFarmersMarket.org AUDUBON OPEN HOUSE — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society open house at Hawkwatch sanctuary. Free. Full schedule of activities for any age. Grange Hall Rd.,Oneonta’s Southside. Info, www.doas.us.
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for Excellence in Education 2nd Annual Dragon Run 5K Run & Hike. 5K scenic trail. Fundraiser benefits school programming beyond budget. $20 registration online until Sept. 18 at dragonrun.itsyourrace.com. Race-day registration 9:45 -10:45 a.m. for $25. Kids under age 10 free and welcome if accompanied by adult. Fee covers race t-shirt, water and lunch. Info, email foundation@schenevuscsd.org MUSICAL — 2 p.m. Orpheus Theatre presents “Gypsy.” Goodrich Theatre, Fine Arts Building, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, www.orpheustheatre.org, (607) 432-9392.
Oneonta Retail Space For Lease! Over 8,000 square feet of space featuring loading dock with overhead door and warehouse area, plus a light and bright retail space second to none in the downtown lower hub of the city. $2950 per month. Call Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC for details at 607-432-4391. TFN APARTMENTS FOR RENT Studio in the village of Cooperstown. Convenient.
Within walking distance of hospital and groceries. Electric, heat, parking included. Available September 1st. $700/month. Long or short term. Contact Rob Lee @ 607434-5177. TFN
Apartment for rent. 1 Bedroom. Fully Furnished. Absolutely no pets/no smokers. Private Driveway. Close to Bassett. New Kitchen. Pellet Stove. Washer/Dryer. Large Rooms.. $725+Utilities. Call Fran. (941) 445-7744 3ClassSept4 Apartment for rent - available Sept. 1. 4 Maple St. Oneonta. No Pets/smoking. Private off st. parking. Includes garbage removal. No utilities. 1 bedroom upstairs $650/mo. Please call Patricia @ 607-431-1001 3ClassSept11
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Oneonta Business For Sale! Turn key, established Bar/ Restaurant business in busy center city location. Contact Benson Agency Real Estate, LLC at 607-432-4391 for more details. TFN HELP WANTED
Wanted, person to do odd jobs, in Cooperstown area, must have transportation. Call Rob @ 607 434-5177 3ClassSept11
Real Estate Sales Person full or part time busy office needs you if you are a NYS Licensed Realtor we’d like to talk to you. We offer A GREAT COMMISSION PACKAGE.... Otsego Delaware MLS , NYS MLS a local office and endless opportunity Please call 607 435 2405 TFN
LAND FOR SALE Land Bargains. Oneonta Area. 36.7 acres. Fields, woods, stream, views. $99,000. 5.9 acres w/ 2-story barns. - $49,000. 2.7 acres, great view. - $23,000. Owner financing. (518) 861-6541 - www.helderbergrealty.com 6ClassSept18
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LOCATIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD COLLECTION
FRI., SEPT. 11th — UNADILLA TOWN BARN 8AM —11AM SAT., SEPT. 12th — MEADOWS COMPLEX, COOPERSTOWN 8AM —1PM
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR SATURDAY EVENT
PLEASE ARRIVE ACCORDING TO THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME A—H — PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 8:00 - 9:30AM I—Q — PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 9:30 - 11:30AM R—Z — PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 11:30 - 1:00PM
HOUSEHOLDS:
Oil & Latex Paints, Solvents, Pesticides, Cleaning Chemicals, Auto Batteries, Hobby and Pool Chemicals, Fluorescent Bulbs, and More…FREE OF CHARGE FOR RESIDENTS IN OTSEGO COUNTY.
SMALL BUSINESSES:
Friday, September 11, 2-4PM @ Meadows Complex Wastes Accepted from Small Businesses in Otsego County only. (Some Disposal Charges Applied w/ first $50 subsidized) Small Businesses Must Call to register between Aug 24th—Sept 4th For more information visit us online at: www.otsegocounty.com/solidwaste or look for us on Facebook
PHARMACEUTICALS: Expired or unwanted prescriptions, vitamins, veterinary medications, OTC medications, lancets, and more… *THERE WILL BE NO PHARMACUETICALS ACCEPTED AT THE UNADILLA LOCATION*
NEW! BATTERY COLLECTION:
Now accepting the following batteries: Alkaline/Zinc, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, Lithium Primary, Mercury, Silver Oxide, Button Cells, and Lead Acid.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
ELECTRONICS, MOTOR OIL, EXPLOSIVES, AMMUNITION OR SYRINGES! Supporters of the event include: Otsego County Conservation Association, Golden Artists, Suburban Propane, Interstate Battery, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and NYS DEC.
Financed in part by a grant from NYS
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2015
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CARS 2009 versa 1.6 FM, Auto, A/C, 73K, Stk: C101088A .................................... $92mo/$7,408
2006 ImPala lt
Full Pwr, 77K, Stk: 100561A Sale PRICe $130mo/$7,727
2008 elantra Gls Pwr Equip, 78K, Stk: C100271A .................................... $96mo/$7,596 2007 maxima se Full Pwr, Snrf, Stk: 942210 .................................. $174mo/$9,888
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2009 vIbe awd
Pwr Equip, 77K, Stk: 101020A Sale PRICe $183mo/$10,495
2012 versa 1.8 hatchback Pwr Equip, 52K, Stk: C100685A ................................ $128mo/$10,750
2011 juke Sv
Pwr Equip, 6-spd Manual, 72K, Stk: C100989A Sale PRICe $146mo/$11,910
2012 altima 2.5 s Pwr Equip, 47K, Stk: C942130 ................................ $169mo/$13,221 2012 altima 2.5 s Pwr Equip, 40K, Stk: C100951 ................................ $162mo/$13,777
2012 foCuS Se
Pwr Equip, 16K, Stk: 100932 Sale PRICe $157mo/$12,689
2012 optima lx Pwr Equip, 9K, Stk: C942500 ................................ $220mo/$16,711
2010 Rogue Sl awd
2013 RIo eX hatChbaCk
Pwr Equip, 80K, Stk: 100784A Sale PRICe $188mo/$13,628
2014 mIRage eS
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Pwr Equip, 16K, Stk: C100649A Sale PRICe $159mo/$12,777
Pwr Equip, <100mi, Like new! 5-yr/60K Bumper-to Bumper Warranty, Stk: 941820 Sale PRICe $178mo/$13,995
2008 edge ltd awd
2014 foRte eX
Pwr Equip, 18K, Stk: C100900A Sale PRICe $201mo/$15,495
2013 roGue s special edition Pwr Equip, 31K, Stk: C100993A ................................ $232mo/$17,437
2011 Rogue Sv awd
Pwr Equip, 38K, Stk: C942060 Sale PRICe $227mo/$17,674
2012 roGue sv awd Pwr Equip, 41K, Stk: C101092A ................................ $232mo/$17,437
Full Pwr, 26K, Stk:C942040 Sale PRICe $241mo/$18,085
2015 SoReNto lX awd Pwr Equip, 11K, Stk: C941870A Sale PRICe $316mo/$23,001
2013 PathfINdeR Sl
Full Pwr, Lthr, 50K, Stk: C942580 Sale PRICe $342mo/$26,644
Pwr Equip, 28K, Stk: C942310 Sale PRICe $209mo/$15,995
2012 SoReNto lX awd
Pwr Equip, Run Bds, 42K, Stk: C100856 Sale PRICe $234mo/$17,676
2013 sorento lx awd Pwr Equip, 47K, Stk: 942570 ................................ $238mo/$17,896 2011 sportaGe ex awd Full Pwr, Lthr, Snrf, 48K, Stk: C101065A ................................ $247mo/$18,495
2012 Rogue Sv awd
2012 oPtIma lX
2013 sorento ex Full Pwr, Lthr, Htd Seats, 71K, Stk: 101094A ................................ $232mo/$17,495 2012 roGue s awd special edition Pwr Equip, 26K, Stk: C101141 ................................ $232mo/$17,495
2012 roGue sv awd Full Pwr, 41K, Stk: C942240 ................................ $255mo/$18,995
2012 Rogue Sl
Full Pwr, Snrf, Lthr, Nav, 27K, Stk: C942520 Sale PRICe $289mo/$21,195
2013 sportaGe ex awd Pwr Equip, 44K, Stk: C100981A ................................ $265mo/$19,666 2013 sorento lx Pwr Equip, 3rd Seat, 42K, Stk: C942430 ................................ $270mo/$19,884 2014 outlander sport se awd Pwr Equip, 14K, Stk: C100926 ................................ $270mo/$19,995 2015 sorento lx awd Pwr Equip, 5K, Stk: C101172A ................................ $347mo/$25,001 2013 frontier crew sl 4x4 Pwr Equip, 43K, Stk: C100758A ................................ $370mo/$26,487 2013 sorento sx awd Full Pwr, Lthr, Snrf, Nav, Running Bds, 19K, Stk: C942640A ............. $378mo/$26,995 2014 outlander se awd Full Pwr, Lthr, Snrf, 3rd Row Seat, <1,000 miles Stk: 941800.......... $409mo/$28,995
Morris Easements Put Land Trust Over Goal – Protects Fauna, Too
PARCEL, From B1 didn’t realize that we’d be breaking that 10,000 barrier.” The couple both have backgrounds in environmentalism. She was an environmental consultant for engineering firms and he taught biology and freshwater ecology at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. “I had brought students up to Cooperstown to work from the top of the Susquehanna to the Chesapeake Bay, and one winter, I brought Alice up to see Cooperstown,” he said. “We stayed at the Lake Front Motel, and the lake was frozen, and Alice said, ‘I’m never coming back here’!” But Lancaster’s congestion was getting to be too much for them, and although they were only looking for a little five-acre plot so they could garden, they were soon seduced by the farm’s winding stream and deep woods. “Our grandkids love to pick up fossils in the creek,” said Alice. The easement means their property cannot be subdivided or developed. And although it’s an old farm, complete with an
apple orchard, other than the garden, the Richardsons have done little else on the property than create a garden. “Nothing can be done to the natural area,” said Alice. As members of the Audubon Society, they’ve been cataloging the birds they see, including scarlet tanagers, hawks and a nest of orioles less than 100 feet from their driveway. “Last winter, we put out a deer carcass and trained a camera on it to see if there were any eagles,” said Alice. “We had flying squirrels, foxes, a bobcat and two fishers, but we were the only site that didn’t get eagles!” And to keep with the environmentally friendly nature of their home, they also put in solar panels. “My Aunt Constance left us some money, so we used that to purchase them,” said Joe. “She was a landscape painter, so it seems appropriate.” They walk in the woods nearly every day, and two weeks ago set out lawn chairs to watch the Perseid meteor shower streak across the sky. “We have absolutely gorgeous sunsets out here,” she said. “And the other day, we saw a quadruple rainbow.”
Departing Land Trust Director Built ‘Ethos’
SUVS/TRUCKS 2008 roGue s awd Pwr Equip, Stk: C101111A .................................. $141mo/$9,995
Alice and Joe Richardson of Morris show off the certificate from the Otsego Land Trust after conservation easements on their 85-acre property pushed the OLT over its goal of protecting 10,000 acres.
2014 fRoNtIeR kINg Cab Sv Pwr Equip, 8K, Stk: C942590 Sale PRICe $356mo/$25,589
2014 outlaNdeR Se awd Full Pwr, Snrf, Lthr, 3rd Row, Less than 1K, Balance of 5Yr/60K Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty Stk: 941790 Sale PRICe $378mo/$26,995
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GOAL/From B1 forward with their 82 acres on Calhoun Creek in Morris, the Land Trust finally surpassed its “10,000 Acres by 2010” goal. “Getting our 10,000 acres is something that’s great to say and do,” said Kennedy, who increased that from 8,500 in two years. “But it’s not about counting acres. It’s about generating a conservation ethic in a community.” As it happens, this success is her high mark: She has resigned, effective Nov. 30, and is moving to Maryland, where her husband, Kevin, an environmental analyst in Pennsylvania will be monitoring the environmental impact of a century of weapons testing at the Pentagon’s 113-acre Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The search for her replacement is underway, said Harry Levine, Land Trust board chair, who has appointed two board members – the theater-set design Caleb Wertenbaker of Cherry Valley and Martha Frye, the former Otsego 2000 executive director – to co-chair the search. “We’re expecting quite a few good candidates,” he said, judging from the search that found Kennedy, whom he praised for her “passion for land conservation. It comes through with everything she does and everyone she meets. It infuses the whole organization.” Under Kennedy’s administration, Gareth’s property was the smallest acquisition, although a “magical” one. Owen D. Young’s 280acre Stock Farm near Van Hornesville, protected by his granddaughter Connie Young and Ken Richards, is the biggest. “But every single one of these properties is amazing in one way or another,” replied Kennedy, when asked to pick
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Departing Land Trust Executive Director Virginia Kennedy announces the opening of the Parslow Road Nature Area near Cattown in May.
her favorite. “It’s hard to compare amazing-ness.” Kennedy, who joined the Land Trust in 2013, succeeding Peter Hujik, was born in Mobile, Ala., but her father, an FBI agent, moved the sizeable family – four sisters and two brothers – around the country before settling in northern New Jersey. She received a bachelor’s and master’s from Montclair State, taught “for most of my life,” then went on for her Ph.D. in environmental ethics at Cornell. She and Kevin have three children, Daniel, 26, who is in admissions at Lesley University near Boston; Joseph 25, in New Jersey’s DEP, and Mary Grace, 21, an incoming senior at Boston University, who worked at Origins Café this summer. The couple maintained a commuter marriage during her tenure here; Maryland is simply too far away to do so. Virginia’s previous position, at the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, was in outreach. Here, “I wanted to work with the
board and team” – Stewardship Manager Marcie Foster, Outreach Coordinator Sara Scheeren, Land Acquisition Project Manager Ethan Rubenstein, and Officer Manager Emily Monahan – “to insert the Land Trust into the community conversation, making conservation relevant and important to all demographics of people.” So while, usually, land easements are donated, in some cases the Land Trust buys them, particularly from farmers who can then strengthen their operations and thus preserve the open space. To encourage buy-in, Kennedy focused on developing programs that people could participate in; Barbara Pope’s hike was a case in point. Another was the annual “opening” at Deowongo Island in Canadarago Lake, featuring an Iroquois ceremony, given that the island was a Haudenosaunee stopping point for centuries. Another focus has been the continued development and promotion of the Oaks Creek “Blue Way” – a half dozen properties and stream access points from Canadarago to Compton’s Bridge. A 1,000-foot natural trail was dedicated on the Parslow Road Conservation Area in Cattown in May. The Land Trust has “incredible momentum,” Kennedy said, not only in Otsego but in Herkimer, Delaware and even Schoharie counties, where 250 acres of hillside was recently protected next to the BurntRossman Hill State Forests in West Fulton, 15 miles due south of Cobleskill. “Whether you own land or are living in an apartment, land and water are important to life. It is the basis for everything we do and everything we are,” said Kennedy. “It’s an ethic that is very democratic. It’s important to everyone.’