BOUND VOLUMES Compiled by Tom Heitz and SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 200 YEARS AGO Amidst the numerous and interesting objects which have experienced the benevolence of individuals, and the countenance of the government, it is pleasing to observe that the interests of the Dumb and the Insane have not been overlooked – two unfortunate descriptions of our fellow creatures, shut out from the blessings of social communion, and entitled to our deepest…
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Assemblyman Salka: I Will Work Tirelessly For You To the Editor: As we start a new year, and new leadership for the 121st Assembly District, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who supported us in this past election. And for those who did not, I hope to gain your trust through hard work, accountability and service. As we head into the 2019 legislative session, I look forward to working with my fellow legislators, regardless of their political…
Microgrid Idea Wrong Solution To Oneonta Challenges To the Editor: Albert Colone’s letter in your Dec. 20-21 editions suggested a “municipal microgrid” might be something the different factions in the energy discussion could all agree on. The letter touched on technical matters that deserve discussion. We need to understand that a “microgrid” refers to a local electric grid that can be isolated and continue to function for an extended period even when the larger grid goes down. Of course, the…
Natural Gas Part Of The Solution, Not Problem – Look At Germany To the Editor: Two reports and a conference warning that climate is warming due to human activity, i.e., greenhouse gases (GHG). This warming will “disrupt many areas of life,” affecting trade and precipitating conflicts. Let’s assume for the moment that the data warrants the conclusion – man-made GHGs are the cause of global warming. How do we solve this problem? What works? For smooth transitions to a less…
FUNDRAISING DRIVE OVER $1 MILLION Site Bought For New Shelter INDEX – Just six weeks old, the $2 million “Shelter Us” fund drive passed the halfway mark in recent days, giving the Susquehanna SPCA confidence to buy land for its new headquarters. The SPCA has closed the deal on two acres of land at 5088-5082 Route 28, CPA Judith Brown’s former office and the building next door. “We’re finalizing everything withour construction management team. We are planning to break ground…
Carl F. Bliss, 98, County Native; Aviation Pioneer, Entrepreneur COOPERSTOWN – Carl Frank Bliss, 98, a WWII veteran who flew for his country, for love and for sport, passed away peacefully in his home in Encinada, Calif., with loved ones by his side, on Dec. 10, 2018. Born on the family farm outside Cooperstown on Nov. 3, 1920, (or as his favorite hat said, “Born in the USA a long, long time ago”), to Claude and Anastasia (Cramer) Bliss, Carl was…
Biggest Ambulance Company Acquires Locally Based CMT By JIM KEVLIN COOPERSTOWN – Owners Margaret McGown and Mark Zeek announced the sale of Cooperstown Medical Transport to AMR (American Medical Response), which employs 28,000 emergency medical personnel in 40 states and Washington, D.C. An asset- purchase agreement was signed Tuesday, Jan. 8, and the sale is expected to be complete by the end of March, pending final approval by the Susquehanna Regional EMS Council, covering Chenango County, and the Adirondack/Appalachian EMS…
PEOPLE NEWS COOPERSTOWN Baby Boy From Walton First 2019 Bassett Birth Austin James Robinson is the first baby born in 2019 at the Bassett Birthing Center in Cooperstown. Austin arrived at 3:01 a.m. New Year’s Day to his mother and father, Destiny Grant and Adam Robinson of Walton, Austin weighs 6 lbs.,13 oz,, and is 19¾ inches long. Destiny noted that Austin’s birthday is exactly 30 days before her own birthday. 2018 was another record setting year with 1,081 babies…
Bonnie Canning Hofmann, 64; Brookwood School Pioneer COOPERSTOWN – Bonnie Canning Hofmann, 64, formerly of Cooperstown, a Brookwood School founding board member, passed away on Dec. 25, 2018, at her home in Hawaii after a long illness. Bonnie was born on July 19, 1954, in Brooklyn, where she grew up. She attended the University of Stony Brook and SUNY Plattsburgh, where she received her nursing degree. She loved her community and dedicated much of her time to the preservation of…
Rodman D. Carter, M.D., 90; Longtime Bassett Hospital Urologist COOPERSTOWN – Rodman Dana Carter, M.D., a long-time surgeon at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital whose career in urology spanned over 40 years, passed away following a valiant battle with cancer Friday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2018, at his home in Cooperstown with his family by his side. He was 90. Born April 6, 1928, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was a son of the Rev. Edwin R. Carter, a minister in the Congregational…