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Oneonta, N.Y., Thursday, November 14, 2024
Volume 17, No. 3
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Otsego County Votes Republican, Echoes Nation’s Red Sweep By DARLA M. YOUNGS
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Commander Mike Boyson of Cooperstown American Legion Post 579 (center) addresses the crowd during the Veterans Day ceremonies on Monday, November 11. He is joined by Jeanne Turner, president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 579 and Chaplain Dave Jackson.
Community Gathers To Honor Its Veterans
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COOPERSTOWN eterans Day was overcast, but that didn’t keep residents from enjoying the parade down Main Street, or from attending the somber ceremony that followed in the shadow of the statue of a WWI infantryman at the north end of Pine Boulevard. Chaplain Dave Jackson of Cooperstown American Legion
Post 579 opened with a prayer, followed by comments from Legion Commander Mike Boyson and American Legion Auxiliary President Jeannie Turner. The full text of Monday’s ceremony is as follows: Legion Chaplain Dave Jackson “O God of Hosts, we bow our heads in thankfulness for the
Local Eatery Celebrates 10th Year
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COOPERSTOWN ocated on what was once considered a “bad luck corner,” Mel’s at 22 celebrates its 10► ONEONTA’S WARD 7 NEEDS REPRESENTATION, page 4 year anniversary later this week. As of Sunday, November 17, the popular ► THOUGHTS FROM NEW OFO Cooperstown restaurant at the corner CEO, page 5 of Chestnut and Main officially ► ‘TEMPEST’ BREWING AT moves into its second decade serving suny oNEONTA, page 6 classic American cuisine. “My dad was presented with the ► BASSETT ANNOUNCES NEW opportunity to open his own restauPRACTITIONERS, page 6 rant and decided he was ready to ► COPTER PILOT TO SHARE make that step,” Alexandra Gunther EXPERIENCES, page 12 remembered. “He called me up and said hey, do you want to move back Follow Breaking News On home and open a restaurant? “Seemed like a good idea,” she said.
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victories Thou hast granted us—to us and to those peoples who have united with us to stamp out the evils of aggression, intolerance and greed. “We beseech Thee to bring the blessings of understanding to the families and friends, in this and other lands, of those who have given their lives that men may be Continued on page 11
OTESGO COUNTY ccording to as yet unofficial election results, 27,357 of Otsego County’s 37,008 registered voters—73.92 percent—let their voices be heard on Election Day, November 5. In what is now looking like a red sweep nationwide, Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, sitting vice president, in Otsego County by a margin of 53.83 percent (14,626 votes) to 45.15 percent (12,268 votes), respectively, echoing much of the nation. In New York State, Harris received 4,346,341 votes vs. 3,438,482 for Trump, but Harris took only 16 of New York’s 62 counties, while Trump led in 46 counties statewide including Nassau and Suffolk. The results of other races on the Otsego County ballot were overwhelmingly red as well. Voters here chose Michael D. Sapraicone (REP, CON) over incumbent U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, 51.29 percent vs. 48.01 percent, though Gillibrand won overall with 55.83 percent of the vote statewide versus 39.27 for the challenger. Incumbent Senator Peter Oberacker (REP, CON) of Schenevus defeated Oneonta’s Michele Frazier (DEM, WOR) for the 51st Senate District seat with 58.92 percent of the Otsego County vote versus 41.08. In the Assembly, all four incumbents retained their seats. In Otsego County, voters chose Christopher Tague (REP, CON) over Janet Tweed (DEM, WOR) in District 102, 57.29 percent vs. 42.71 percent; Joe Angelino (REP, CON) over Vicki Davis (DEM) in District 121, 67.77 vs. 32.23; and Brian Miller (REP, CON) defeated current Otsego County Board member Adrienne Martini (DEM, WOR) in District 122, 52.03 percent vs. 47.97 percent. Current Assemblymember Robert Smullen (REP, CON) ran unopposed. Otsego County voters favored Congressman Marcus Continued on page 11
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Mel’s at 22 was established by Brian Wrubleski in 2014. The restaurant is named in memory of Brian’s wife, Maryellen, who had always loved his food and supported him in every aspect of life. She passed away in December 2013. According to Brian, at the time he had been working in the culinary industry for 30 years, and he had been looking for a restaurant to call his own. “Mel’s at 22 came at a time when hope was needed,” he said. Ten years later, Brian Wrubleski has handed over the reins to daughter Alex, but he is still an integral part of the business. Photo by Tara Barnwell “We wear a lot of hats,” Alex said. Brian Wrubleski and daughter Alex Gunther relax for a mo“One of my goals for the first year ment with 18-month-old Grayson Gunther as they prepare for Continued on page 11 Friday’s anniversary celebration at Mel’s at 22.
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