Manor deserves support, not sale
Otsego Manor is one of Otsego County’s best-kept secrets – something we should all be proud of and which we should work (and pay a few extra dollars in tax dollars) to enhance.
I’m grateful for the very fine professional care the staff of the Manor gave my wife in the final years of her life – and I myself spent a month as a patient, well- and respectfully treated.
Let’s support the Manor — not sell it down the river!
Don Hovey
Cooperstown
I couldn't agree more with Sal Furnari's letter published in the Weekend edition. I would also like to add that when I was growing up I was taught to "take care of my own first" and then share with others.
Continued ...It was a sad day for Otsego County when Rich Murphy announced his intention to retire from the county board at the end of his current term.
Continued ...Sounds like it all depends on 'whose ox is being gored' when it comes to the illegal phone tappings of reporters.
Continued ...Paranoia is an irrational fear of persons, places or events that have no basis in reality.
Continued ...Belleayre Mountain Ski Center is a New York state taxpayer-owned recreational area. People who have paid for BMSC with their hard-earned dollars should not have to also pay for the infrastructure necessary to assure an enjoyable ski experience for the visitors to a private developer's monster mega-mall/spa resort on a mountaintop.
Continued ...Yesterday a dozen of us were eating lunch in the break room where I work, most of us complaining that all we could afford was peanut butter and jelly and bologna ... except for Rob.
Continued ...It's that time of year again; adopt a grave. I am hoping when you buy flowers or a plant for a family member or friend's grave that you will buy some for another grave. I wish everyone would open up their heart and honor someone else by putting flowers on their grave. My hope is that groups, families and youth groups adopt a cemetery or a grave, and at least once a year that person or persons will be remembered. I started out with two and now am up to 14. It doesn't have to be expensive; just what your heart tells you to do.
Continued ...In his inaugural address President Kennedy said: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'
Continued ...I would like to comment on the excellent letter written recently by Alan Cleinman concerning the "Newman Development."
Continued ...Our president said:
Continued ...I’m writing this letter as I was unable to attend the Otsego County’s board meeting in regards to the sale of the Otsego Manor. My grandmother is 75 and resides at the Otsego Manor; she has for the last three years. The county has a lien on her home to recoup money that they have spent out in regards to Medicaid. My family does not mind this as we are thankful the staff is able to provide the care we cannot.
Continued ...Recently, we had some compelling letters and opinions on the gas industry and how it can benefit local economies. Marie Lusins' letter explained how the Manor home and its woes could be, or could have been saved with vertical-well gas drilling.
Continued ...We in Delaware County are often asked by Otsego County residents why there is not a stronger county-wide response to fracking or pipelines or the closing of county homes.
Continued ...The biggest concern I hear from my neighbors about New York state developing natural gas has to do with drinking water protection.
Continued ...It has been in the news recently about how more and more people are riding on Amtrak trains these days. I wish there were more passenger trains nationwide. Passenger trains have not gone through Oneonta since the early 1960s. At that time, the automobile took over and our new interstate highway system was formed.
Continued ...I live in the city of Oneonta. There are sewer lines, gas lines and telephone poles surrounding me. The street my house is on has constant vehicle traffic, joggers and walkers. Even so, I have to treat all of my flowers and shrubs to prevent the deer from eating them. (Even on my front porch and rear deck.) There are lots of birds. There would probably be more if the squirrels did not eat the bird seed. I must be careful not to leave a door ajar or the chipmunks will come into my house. Daily, I see rabbits, raccoons, woodchucks, wild turkeys, skunks and fox. Last year, I think I even saw a coy dog.
Continued ...Here are some recent headlines that make my stomach turn:
Continued ...People have been complaining about how animal shelters are putting animals down too quickly. Some say animal shelters are to give animals a happy life. Others say it is too much or a waste of money. Some people simply don't care. Most people think animals should be nurtured no matter the cost.
Continued ...The Otsego Manor sale was transferred to a limited development corporation, based on the mysteriously expanding financial model of $5.6 million (according to Otsego County Dan Crowell), to $8 million, then $11 million (according to interim county treasurer Russell Bachman).
Continued ...Because sacrifice for American ideals was universal, a child born today inherits a turnkey country, most of which was built and paid for since 1940. Roads, bridges, schools, airports, weather equipment, the USPS, colleges, hospitals, communications, medical and commercial technologies -- enough to add 15 years to the average life, all local, county, state and national parks and buildings, and our military were added through citizen labor and taxes. Add war costs except President George W. Bush's.
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