Letters for November 03, 2007

November 03, 2007 01:29 pm

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Don't allow bars in Franklin

On Nov. 6, the voters in the town of Franklin will have the opportunity to vote yes or no on the following question: "Shall any person be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages at retail to be consumed on premises licensed pursuant to the provisions of section sixty-four of the Alcoholic Beverage Law?"

It should be noted that the "provisions of section sixty-four of the Alcoholic Beverage Law" does not specify that such sale of alcoholic beverage is permitted ONLY in a place that serves meals. In other words, if we vote yes to this question we will be opening the door for the establishment of bars in the town of Franklin. That means that the town of Franklin will have to contend with, even on a small scale, the type of problems that the city of Oneonta deals with trying to regulate such places of businesses.

We don't feel that such a development would be in the best interest for all who live in and enjoy the present quiet small-town rural atmosphere of Franklin. This quality of life in Franklin was a contributing factor in our decision to move here in 1963 and is a big reason that after living and working in the Deep South for 27 years, we've chosen to return to the Franklin area for our retirement (in spite of the high taxes).

We urge that our fellow voters will vote no for this proposal, so that what appeals to most who live and move here will not drastically change.

Lona and David Bailey

Franklin

Give to local groups first

Recently I received a letter in the mail from the Rescue Mission of Utica.

The letter was soliciting funds to provide Thanksgiving dinner for people who are served by the Mission. While I applaud the Mission's efforts to provide food for the holiday for people who are lower-income and struggling with crisis, I would encourage anyone who receives this solicitation to look locally before they support projects of this type in other counties.

Otsego County has many lower-income families and individuals who need support meeting their basic needs. A large percentage of them work in Otsego County but struggle financially to pay rent, meet their transportation needs and provide their children with the things they need.

As the holiday season approaches, I would encourage everyone who would like to offer some support to lower-income people and people who are dealing with crisis to look locally and help our neighbors. The Family Service Association works closely with other agencies, churches and groups to provide people with food for Thanksgiving and gifts and foods for Christmas.

The Salvation Army Church and Opportunities for Otsego also offer holiday programs for lower-income people and people who are dealing with crisis. No one agency or group can do this type of work on its own. Thank you for the support and caring you already provide for others.

Mary O'Connor

Oneonta

O'Connor is executive director of The Family Service Association.

Vote Massaro, Bell in Davenport

A lot of good teamwork has helped the town of Davenport government address some very big challenges. I needed to put in a bit more time than I had anticipated when I sought and was given the job of town supervisor two years ago, but this has been a very rewarding experience. We weathered the storm and made some steps in improving our community. It has been a pleasure working with the town's employees and fellow elected officials and I look forward to two more years.

This election, I would like you to consider two town council candidates running on the Row A line with me. I have worked alongside these good people and they will do a fine job for us.

Trevor Bell was a dependable worker on the highway crew. As a lifelong resident, he has always shown a great deal of interest in town government and the future direction of our community.

Mary Massaro is a very hard worker. She is responsible for much of the complicated book work and application filing that has brought more than $3 million of FEMA grants to Davenport. We sure could use these skills with the remaining FEMA audits and the census preparation needed next year.

I know we will be happy with these two choices on Nov. 6.

Dennis Valente

Davenport Center

Vote Rissberger

in Third Ward

I recommend to my friends, neighbors and colleagues in the Third Ward, the election of Rachel Rissberger for our Common Council alderman.

I have known Rachel Rissberger for three years, and I have been very impressed with the breadth and depth of her commitments to a better life for all of Oneonta's residents. Rissberger is a person truly dedicated to community environmental health. A mother of two lovely children and wife to a wonderful husband, Rissberger will work with all the residents of Oneonta to build a community that we will be proud to call our home.

From recreational facilities, cultural and artistic activities (Rachel has performed as an actor is local plays and is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist), a dedication to the vitality and beauty of our downtown, a bicycle-friendly recreational and transportation plan, and a commitment to the safety of the children and of all the residents of Oneonta, Rachel Rissberger has the character and qualities that we need to represent us as we grow and build our community.

Richard M. Uttich

Oneonta

Support Hobbib for county board

I am writing in support of Charles Hobbib for Otsego County's District 13 seat.

I have known Charlie for many years both as a neighbor in the Sixth Ward and as a businessman. He knows firsthand how to run a successful business, and he has done a great deal to improve his local establishment in the heart of the ward. He appreciates the fact that taxpayers are overburdened and he's committed to finding ways to reduce our tax burden. He has sound ideas for the future of Otsego County, including hiring a county manager. The citizens of District 13 need a flexible, available representative like Charlie Hobbib. He's got MY vote!

Nora Lynett

Oneonta

Elect Hosnedl

in District 13

Oneonta's fifth and sixth wards need strong representation on the Otsego County Board of Representatives; therefore, I am supporting Annemarie Hosnedl in the Nov. 6 District 13 election.

She is a hard-working and well-qualified candidate who has been diligently attending county board meetings for months and has already established relationships with many current board members. Her vision for the future is proactive toward the challenges we are facing in the coming months and years. I urge fellow constituents to cast your vote for Hosnedl on Nov. 6.

Veronica Diver

Oneonta

Diver is a candidate for city alderman in the Sixth Ward.

Too many mistakes

Repeatedly making inaccurate statements doesn't make them true. Ron Feldstein continually insists it wasn't his job to review budget calculations. It certainly was his job, he was just clueless. Having amended the budget process to consolidate power in his administration committee and failing to have the budget officer conduct budget hearings as required by law, he diminished the role of the budget officer and other representatives. Subsequently, his adamant refusal to do the math resulted in a budget, that raised taxes 22 percent. Forget the appointment book, Ron, bring a calculator so you do the math. It is your job to check it.

Apparently Ron fails to use his appointment book when he does bring it. Otherwise he would've scheduled time to file a corrective action plan as required by law in response to the comptroller's audit findings. The comptroller found the board's current investment policy was inadequate and that Ron's committee didn't provide proper oversight of investment policy. The comptroller noted the board's oversight failure resulted in thousands of dollars of interest revenue being lost.

Ron's fan club wants voters to think Kathy Clark is ducking debates. Kathy is an intelligent, articulate speaker with a good command of the subject matter who would not be intimidated in the least by her opponent. I do know she initiated a request to have the Unatego High School's government class sponsor a community debate for board candidates. Doesn't sound like she's ducking to me!

Amazingly, the only accomplishment Mr. Embling cited from Feldstein's decade in office is that he never forgets his appointment book. How telling! Mr. Feldstein's own letter (a litany of empty rhetoric) failed to cite any accomplishments, neither.

The entire county would benefit from Kathy's knowledge and abilities!

Remember to vote for Clark on Nov. 6. She'll bring a calculator!

Carol Bollinger

Oneonta

I will listen

to concerns

I would like to thank the people of Stamford for listening to my ideas, as I have been campaigning these past several months. I am asking you for your vote for Stamford Town Supervisor, because I am concerned with what concerns you most.

Over the past several months, I have traveled throughout our town and spoken with many of you. Each of you had something different to say, like a married couple in the village of Stamford talking about the need for clean energy and government. I discussed everything but the Invenergy project with one gentleman, who wanted to know our positions on economic development and comprehensive planning. Then there were the three guys who were as they say "mad as hell," because they did not think that the town government has been listening to them.

I want to continue this conversation into the future. If elected Stamford town supervisor, I will organize roundtables and visioning sessions. This would provide a space where board members and concerned citizens can gather regardless of the issue or party affiliation. Working together, we can determine and prioritize the issues we face as a community. Once prioritized, we can identify and leverage appropriate funding to achieve our goals. The way forward is not a mystery. Many small communities throughout the country face the same issues. We can learn from their experience.

We all have something we treasure, and we all care about our neighbors; it is time to blend the two. As Stamford town supervisor, I look forward to moving ahead together.

Kelly Keck

Stamford

Elect Hayes for clerk

With this year's election only a few days away, I urge everyone to vote for new ideas by casting your vote for Gary Hayes for the office of Schoharie County clerk. Unlike back in September when only Republicans could participate in the primary election, the general election offers each of us regardless of our party affiliation an opportunity to select those individuals who will lead and manage our county government.

Gary Hayes, in my opinion, has the leadership traits, vision and desire to serve that we need in the county clerk's office. I feel this is evidenced by Gary's untiring effort to seek the office even despite the political challenges he has faced. Such effort exemplifies his true desire to serve. His record as mayor of Middleburgh stands as an example of how through a vision for the future things can and do change to improve those he serves.

I often use the phrase, "If you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain." It is not just our constitutional right to vote, it is our obligation as citizens.

Election Day is Nov. 6. I urge everyone to exercise your right and to cast your vote for the right person to serve as our next county clerk. That person is Gary Hayes, who is running on the Conservative line of your ballot.

Dave Slater

Cobleskill

Community comes first

With great pleasure, I strongly endorse the following people for their respective constituencies. All are cooperatively spirited, and will serve this community very well. These individuals will work toward improving public safety, maintaining our infrastructure and parks, improving the viability of our downtown and enhancing our quality of life.

Aldermen Rodger Moran (Fifth Ward) and Mike Nader (Sixth Ward) are well-established, experienced aldermen, and know the ropes.

Paul van der Sommen (First Ward) is a responsive and approachable person, has extensive business experience with a willingness to work hard for you. His listening skills are premier.

John Pontius (Fourth Ward) has shown his multi-faceted acumen and proven leadership in this community for years. A welcomed advantage for the Common Council.

Erik Miller (Third Ward) is a hugely trained, qualified individual and another quality asset to the community.

Liz Shannon is knowledgeable, meticulous and willing to devote those traits and more to the Seventh Ward for years to come.

From the county _ Scott Harrington (representative for Fifth and Sixth Wards) is very knowledgeable about county issues, willing to commit his blue-collar work ethic ideas of finance, management and economic development to get the job done. He was approached by both political parties to run.

Brian O'Connor (Representative for First and Second Wards) is bright, affable, and dedicated to the serious task of being elected to the board; an achiever.

Jim Johnson (Representative) is a very informed, objective person who will be an excellent addition to the county. He has great fiscal knowledge and can understand a budget report.

These candidates are level-headed, modest individuals, whose task is to make the community a better place for all. Please give serious consideration to these community-minded people as you vote on Nov. 6.

Sean J. Farrell

Oneonta

Farrell, a Republican, is alderman in the Seventh Ward.

I have served District 8 well

It has been my pleasure to serve as District 8 representative on the Otsego County Board. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, residents will have the opportunity to return me to the county board. I believe I am the better of two candidates.

I have already climbed the county government learning curve; I have both experience and knowledge of the nuances of Otsego County government. I have worked hard to solve problems rather than point a finger at those who may have created them. I have been forthright and honest, even when skirting an issue may have been more convenient or expedient. I have had the courage to make and support difficult decisions. I have found new and creative ways to bring needed funds into the town of Otsego and the village of Cooperstown. I have been responsive to residents and to municipal leaders who have asked for help or have shared their concerns. I've worked hard to earn the respect and confidence of town of Otsego residents.

Please allow me to serve as District 8 representative for a second term. You may visit www.nancyiversen.com for more information on issues facing Otsego County and how I have responded to questions asked of me. Please make every effort to vote on Nov. 6.

Nancy Iversen

Cooperstown

Experience on town board

I want to urge voters in the town of Oneonta to elect Marie Lusins as our next town supervisor. Marie is an integral part of the town board and has the experience in town government we need in a time of transition that her opponent simply doesn't have. She has pressed for careful budgets that hold the line on taxes, consistently advocated for open space and recreational opportunities for residents, and worked to ensure that the town responds effectively to residents' concerns. Marie's town board and community experience make her the right choice for supervisor.

I ask voters to support Marie Lusins in her new role by re-electing the experienced team of Councilman Carl Delameter and Councilwoman Janet Hurley-Quackenbush.

Councilman Delameter has been an effective deputy supervisor and has overseen our highway, sewer and flood rebuilding projects and major highway equipment purchases. He is diligent and persistent in getting results for residents.

Councilwoman Quackenbush, a small-business owner and mom, understands the needs of our neighborhoods and has served key roles on town board committees. She recently worked with Lowe's to provide improvements to our town pool at no cost to taxpayers, and has guided the town's computer and office communication needs.

This is no time to take a chance on inexperience.

I ask town voters to elect a town board team with experience, knowledge and responsiveness _ Lusins, Delameter and Hurley-Quackenbush.

Duncan S. Davie

Oneonta

Davie is Oneonta town supervisor.

Vote for Hendersen

I am supporting Hugh Henderson for re-election to the county board because he is experienced and has provided effective representative during his time on the board.

He attends town board meetings and makes sure the Town of Oneonta is heard in Cooperstown. He has served on every committee and chaired most of them. He supported the building of Otsego Manor because he feels county residents needed an up-to-date facility in the county. He is particularly concerned about the rising property taxes _ and wants to keep them under control so that working families can find affordable housing and young people will stay in the county.

These goals call for experience and good judgment, which Hugh Henderson has in abundance. He has my vote.

Leonard Burdick

Oneonta

Dianich best for highway

We seek voter support for Joe Dianich. Following the flood of 2006, the town hired Dianich to do road reconstruction. In the process of that work he worked hand-in-hand with town taxpayers in a spirit of honesty and cooperation and saved the town and its taxpayers a great deal of money.

Dianich owns and operates his own excavating business on the eastern end of the town of Davenport and employs four people as part of that business. He is the only candidate for highway superintendent who owns and operates his own business and works alongside his men every day. He holds a CDL license so he can operate plows and other heavy equipment with the employees of the town's highway department. He knows how to run a business, and he knows how to develop work schedules and ensure that employees keep to those world schedules.

Dianich has demonstrated his ability to work positively with the public and has earned a well-deserved reputation for honesty and integrity. He is a good businessman who cares about his community and its residents. He will do his best to serve those residents in providing them with safe roads that will be properly maintained. It is work that he understands, because he has done it. No other candidate can offer the successful business record that Dianich brings to the election.

Davenport has much to look forward to and it is important that the right person lead the town's highway department and town crew in achieving some of the goals that have been set.

We ask our neighbors and friends in Davenport to support Joe in his campaign for highway superintendent. His election will benefit everyone in the town.

Jane and Richard E. Brown

Davenport Center

Find Balcom on Line 9

Voting machines these days can be hard to read and understand with all the new parties. As a supporter of Mary Balcom for supervisor in the Town of Hartwick, I thought I should explain where to find her on the ballot. Mary will appear as the last candidate on the listing of supervisor candidates on Line 9 at the bottom of the ballot.

I have known Mary all her life and encouraged her to run for her political office in the 1970s. As a former supervisor and councilman, I know how hard it is to work through the tough decisions facing a town. She has the leadership qualifications and the integrity needed to continue to lead the town of Hartwick forward.

William Powers

Hartwick

Powers is a retired voting machine custodian.

Learn lesson from recanvass

As recently reported, the Delaware County Board of Elections apologetically admitted to not following the law when it canvassed the absentee ballots and affidavits in the Republican primary for town of Davenport Highway superintendent, without having given any notice to the candidates of when and where they would be doing so.

While my client, Frederick Utter Sr., could have requested a new primary, he did not, knowing the cost it would cause to the county. Mr. Utter accepted the results of the recanvass even though he had to rely on the word of the board that the ballots we reviewed were actually the ballots that came out of the absentee envelopes (including two town of Colchester ballots), that no extrinsic material was folded into a ballot that would have invalidated it, and that the envelopes had arrived at the board properly sealed. He had to trust that no board member marked any ballot. If Mr. Utter had objected to the qualifications of an absentee voter, the vote could not have been undone, anyway, since ballots are mixed together once separated from the envelopes that bear the voters' names.

Of interest to all candidates is what was learned at the recanvass: the board has been opening the envelopes and counting the absentee votes as they come in, instead of waiting for the canvass called for by Election Law. The excuse was lack of time. The board stated that it would now give the required written notice of a canvass, but will spread the counting in each race over the seven days following Election Day, having the candidates come and go as votes come in. While the board is composed of undoubtedly decent and honest people, there is a problem here. Hopefully, it will be solved by Election Day.

Carl Malz

Oneonta

Stuligross in District 14

We are writing to support the candidacy of Kay Stuligross for election on Nov. 6 as county representative from District 14. We have known Kay for many years as friend and colleague. Her background, experience, integrity, wit and wisdom make her an outstanding candidate to fill the position of county representative in these times of challenge for Otsego County.

She has served the community well as a teacher of English as a second language, in many leadership activities with the League of Women Voters, and with excellent service and leadership on the boards of many community agencies. We are particularly aware of her significant contributions as a board member for the Family Services Association. She has already given significant government service as a member of the Otsego County Planning Board, the City of Oneonta Planning Commission and the Human Rights Commission. In addition she has long attended meetings of the county representatives and used this additional experience to be fully prepared for the role of county representative.

Kay is a highly responsible person who prepares diligently for and responsibly carries out any task she assumes, works well with others, and cares passionately for the welfare of all. She is not hesitant to speak her mind on issues when it is warranted, but always with respect for those who hold opposing views. Her respect for individuals and her ability to reconcile the merits of opposing points of view served well in her role as a mediator for the Dispute Resolution Center and will continue to do so as a county representative.

We commend Kay Stuligross to the voters of District 14 as an outstanding candidate for county representative who will serve District 14 and Otsego County with distinction and to the benefit of all.

Mary and Laverne Thomas

Oneonta

Vote for Nader in Sixth Ward

Alderman Michael Nader is currently the Sixth Ward Alderman. He is the best choice to represent the people of the Sixth Ward.

His opponent, via campaign literature, has recently insulted aldermen who have represented the Sixth Ward throughout the years. Accusations of past aldermen not serving the Sixth Ward well is cheap rhetoric. Frank Scarzafava, Jean Scarzafava, "Cootie" Russo, Michael Nader and I served with distinction. Each of us had to make tough choices to benefit the entire ward and the city _ not just a few.

Friends, relatives and most Sixth Ward people know that all these people have contributed greatly to the Sixth Ward and the city of Oneonta.

Our current Alderman Michael Nader is serving as chairman of the Buildings and Technology Committee, member of the Otsego County Technology Committee, member of the city of Oneonta Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, member of the Public Safety Committee, and is the liaison to the Transportation Committee. He has also served as chairman of the Public Safety Committee and helped secure a grant to improve public safety. Alderman Nader has served on just about every council committee during his tenure as alderman. He has the experience necessary to do the job.

Michael Nader knows the value of a dollar and has been a person on the council who has the "Asa Allison mentality" of spending your money wisely. We can be thankful for Alderman Nader's knowledge concerning expenditures.

During his next term, Michael Nader will improve communications with his constituents with e-mail, voice mail, an interactive web page, as well as a new Sixth Ward newsletter, and "New England" style meetings in handicapped-accessible places. Re-elect Michael Nader on Nov. 6. He is a voice of reason.

William Shue

Oneonta

Party not important

My name is Patricia Seybolt and I have lived in Cherry Valley for nearly 20 years. My husband, Michael Feulner, and I started our business, Cherry Valley Cabinet Co., here five years ago, and we love living here. However, I have long been distressed that in local elections there are usually only unopposed Republican candidates. As a lifelong Democrat who is concerned about this lack of choice I have decided to step forward and run for town clerk in Cherry Valley.

I will be an excellent town clerk for the following reasons:

Accessibility _ I will have set hours at the Town Clerk's office and I will also be available during the week at my business in Cherry Valley.

Competence _ I am extremely organized and I pay a great deal of attention to detail. I am excellent with numbers and I feel strongly that every job I do should be done as perfectly as possible.

Integrity _ I pledge to faithfully discharge my duties as Town Clerk to the best of my ability for all residents of Cherry Valley, regardless of their political opinions and regardless of whether they have been here for generations or have just recently arrived.

This election year, I applaud the fact that there are real choices for candidates for local positions. I encourage people to cross party lines in Cherry Valley and vote for the best possible candidates on Nov. 6. There are many important issues facing Cherry Valley and we need the best people in office to make decisions for the good of everyone in the town, not just a select few. For this reason I endorse the bipartisan slate of: Garretson (R) Cornwell (R) Seybolt (D) Durkin (D). I encourage everyone else to do the same.

Patricia Seybolt

Cherry Valley

Elect Pritchard in District 5

Voters of District 5 (Hartwick, New Lisbon, and Milford), please remember that it takes more than "a nice guy who cares about people" to be a county representative. It takes someone like Tom Pritchard. Tom knows we need a county manager. Tom will work for local economic development, energy conservation, and community sustainability. Tom will support alternative agricultural development because he believes our farmers can help solve the energy crisis. Tom Pritchard will strive for fiscal responsibility.

Elect Tom Pritchard to be our county representative. Let's send to our county board a man with experience on how the county functions, a person who is educated in business and health care, one who is an active participant at county meetings and who will be there for the important votes, and finally a man who will congenially solve the problems that face the county board. Tom Pritchard is the best candidate for District 5. Vote for Tom Pritchard on Nov. 6.

Sally A. Barlow

Milford

Coccoma deserves post

In my entire adult life, I don't believe I have ever had the chance to cast my vote for a more deserving candidate. Judge Michael Coccoma is so uniquely qualified to become state Supreme Court justice that I simply can't wait for Election Day.

I have had the privilege of working in Judge Coccoma's courtrooms as his court clerk. During his 12-year tenure as County Court judge he has, in addition to presiding over criminal, family and surrogate courts, worked to establish and continually develop Otsego County's Drug Treatment Court. He somehow manages to simultaneously make himself available to work on several special committees in serve to New York State's judicial system.

But Michael Coccoma is more than a judge. Whether on the job or not, he's got a work ethic that just won't quit. In judicial decisions and as a community volunteer, he funds that delicate balance between compassion and fair play. In any setting, he's as eager to learn as he is to teach. Anyone who knows him would no doubt confirm that even in his "leisure time" he's an over-achiever.

Judge Coccoma is competing for one of three State Supreme Court Justice positions available in our 10-county district. In his job and in his campaign, he continues to demonstrate the level of integrity key to this position. Residents of Otsego and Delaware counties know that after seven years of filling the role of acting Supreme Court justice in addition to his regular assigned duties, Judge Michael Coccoma deserves to have us make it official with our vote on Election Day.

Linda VanDeusen

Oneonta

Vote for experience

Voters of Hartwick, your choices are: experience or rhetoric, accomplishments or complaints, evolution or revolution.

The team of Balcom, Butler and Green offers a total of 47 years experience in doing the town's business and a total of 77 years' community service. As a team they have managed budgets so that we can still afford to live here; managed disaster relief during the 2006 floods; provided the hamlet with drinkable water and a system that will keep it drinkable; provided our great volunteer fire department and road crews with the necessary equipment so that these organizations can serve us so magnificently.

The opposition offer experience on the town planning board, school board, selling real estate, volunteer work and suing the town. Mr. Ken Hotaling, with his experience on the planning board, is the only one who has any municipal experience. Also, at the Meet the Candidates night, his opinions seemed closest to those of Balcom, Butler and Green. I was shocked that Ms. Martha Clarvoe seemed to brag that the suit by her OCCA, which cost Hartwick taxpayers $15,000, cost OCCA nothing. Perhaps if OCCA had tried the democratic method of putting up candidates prior to suing I might think better of them. However, I now view Ms. Clarvoe's candidacy as an attempt by OCCA to get, by the elective process, what their suit failed to accomplish. I judge both to be "without merit."

As to signs, stop complaining. All of us are losing signs to some childish individual. In your letters to the editor, tell us why we should vote for you.

As to the future, the incumbents know where we have been and, thanks to the comprehensive survey, know where all of us want to go. The opposition knows only where they want to take us.

Patrick McBrearty

Hartwick

Elect Coccoma to state court

The office of State Supreme Court justice is not one whose incumbent's name rolls easily and quickly off the tongue. It is, rather, a position of service, providing fair, consistent justice to all of us in the varied matters that are assigned there.

What then, are the attributes one should look for in choosing a candidate to support? Dedication? Strong work ethic? Compassion? Knowledge of the law? Experience as a prosecutor? Experience as a judge? Knowledge of the community?

Voters in the Sixth Judicial District are fortunate this year to have a candidate who embodies all of the above: Judge Michael Coccoma.

As a longtime volunteer with the Cooperstown Emergency Squad, I have had the privilege of working closely with Mike as an emergency medical technician on our squad. He is a kind, compassionate and intelligent care provider, serving always with the goal of providing excellent pre-hospital care to our neighbors. Thoughtful, with a finely tuned sense of humor, he always seems to know the right thing to say or do to place our patients at ease.

As an Acting State Supreme Court Justice for the past seven years, he has gained valuable experience in the role he asks us to support him in.

Clearly, Judge Coccoma has the experience, knowledge, kindness and compassion that we need providing fair and equitable justice in these difficult times.

Please join me in voting for Judge Michael Coccoma for state Supreme Court justice, Sixth Judicial District.

Bonnie Kaido

Cooperstown

Vote Rumsey, Coccoma

This November, the voters of New York State's Sixth Judicial District will elect three Supreme Court Justices to serve 14-year terms. With their votes, the electorate decides who will go to hear thousands of cases involving family problems, business disputes, personal injury, estate issues, medical malpractice, and many other matters which impact the lives of those living in the region that includes Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Broome, Chemung, Cortland, Madison, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

In my 23 years of service on the bench, I was privileged to work closely with both Judge Phil Rumsey and Judge Mike Coccoma, and can personally attest to their extensive experience and judicial talent, as well as their integrity and impartiality. They are hard working, and both have received the highest rating possible from the independent judicial rating panels. They are well qualified candidates for Supreme Court, and merit the support of the voters.

Irad S. Ingraham

New Berlin

Ingraham is a retired Supreme Court justice.

Meredith needs openness

The first Meredith town meeting I attended was an eye-opening disappointment in local government.

The meeting agenda did not provide for an open public session; one could speak but had to submit a request in advance. Having served six years as a councilman elsewhere, the very first item was an open session for the public which occasionally exceeded four hours. Nothing is more important than hearing from the people who have chosen you to represent them.

In Meredith, we discovered that a board member spent the winter months in Florida. We observed board members and a supervisor who basically blew off a petition signed by 840 Meredith residents, representing a majority who opposed industrial windmills, town meetings held at town hall with crowds so large that 40 or so people had to stand outside, a governing body that blew off its own planning board that spent more than a year of intensive research on industrial wind mills. The key element here is this is not a representative town board and supervisor.

I have spoken to supervisor candidate Keitha Capouya and board member candidates, Ron Bailey and Dan Birnbaum and asked them what they would do to fix this malfunction of government. They will include a public session at town meetings. They would also introduce specified hours when residents could meet with them in private to hear their concerns which is important because not everyone is comfortable speaking in public.

It is time for government change in Meredith. I urge all Democrats, Republicans, Independents and undeclared voters to vote for Keith Capouya for supervisor, Ron Bailey and Dan Birnbaum for town board, candidates who are greatly concerned with the welfare of all Meredith residents. The future of Meredith is truly in the hands of the voters. Please vote on Nov. 6. Thank you.

William W. Turick

East Meredith

Give Feldstein sixth term

I would like to take this opportunity to endorse Mr. Ron Feldstein for his sixth term as the Otsego County representative from town of Otego and Laurens. Ron has worked hard in many county government areas including the designation of an Empire Zone, which has created many new jobs and investment in Otsego County. Currently, Ron serves as the vice chairman of the board of representatives.

Ron is involved in many county committees. He has taken a active role in the legislative process; has demonstrated interest in public safety by supporting increased funding for operations and staff in the Sheriff's Department; has initiated legislation that established a full time District Attorney in Otsego County; and has sponsored legislation to rebuild the county's emergency communication system. He assisted both Laurens and Otego officials with advocacy and funding for their restoration projects of highways and bridges damaged by the 2006 flood. He also supports the county manager form of professional leadership that would allow the county board to be legislators rather than managers.

By re-electing Ron as our county representative from Laurens and Otego, he will work to create a county manager, dissolve MOSA, improve the terms and conditions for county employment, fight for more and better paying jobs in Otsego County, and continue to seek ways to reduce taxes.

Using his experience in past community service as a school board member, Kiwanis Club President, Catskill Symphony Orchestra Administrative Council member, and his five terms on the county board, Ron will continue to work tirelessly for the citizens of the towns of Laurens and Otego and Otsego County. It is now more important than ever to continue to support Ron and his expertise as our Otsego County Representative. Please vote for Ron on Election Day, Nov. 6.

Jeffrey Hahn

Oneonta

Vote for me

for state court

I am writing to introduce myself to Otsego, Delaware and Chenango County residents. I have been nominated by the Democratic Party for justice of the state Supreme Court. I believe that I can make a positive difference in the quality of justice in our district.

Judges bear enormous responsibilities. I have come to a point in my career where I sincerely believe that I have gained the necessary experience, knowledge and wisdom commensurate with such responsibilities.

I have recently been found to be "highly qualified" by the Broome Bar Association's Judicial Screening Panel who determined that I have the "highest combination of legal ability, integrity, temperament and experience and capable of outstanding performance as a justice."

If you have any questions about my candidacy or background, please visit my website at www.ElectRichardRich.com.

There are six candidates running for three seats on Nov. 6 and voters can choose three candidates. I ask for your vote.

Richard Rich

Horseheads

Don't let party determine vote

The Sixth Judicial District will this year fill three positions for Supreme Court justice. I happen to believe that judges should be elected on based on their experience and qualifications, not along party lines. While run on various tickets, Judge Michael V. Coccoma is a candidate that has endorsements from people of many political persuasions. He has experience that is well rounded and based on service to the wider community. I have known Judge Coccoma for a number of years and have watched him build program to improve the system. He has served as an acting Supreme Court justice, presiding judge for a drug treatment court, which he helped develop, and family, county and criminal court judge. He has served on numerous state committees. He trains judges and instructs attorney to serve as law guardians.

Judge Coccoma is a man with clear and honorable values, experience, a long history of public service, and a sincere concern for people. He puts his values and concern to work in his community as an EMT, volunteer for feeding programs, and as a father. He and his wife have raised his children with a sense of responsibility for the people around them and strong sense of community.

Judge Michael V. Coccoma is one of three of the candidates rated "highly qualified" by the Judicial Qualifications Panel. He needs to be seen as highly qualified by the citizens of the vast Sixth Judicial District and elected. He will serve us well.

Cheri Albrecht

Otego

Vote Democrat in Meredith

On Nov. 6, the voters in the town of Meredith will go to the polls to select their town officers. The Democratic party is presenting outstanding candidates. Keitha Capouya, the candidate for supervisor, is fully familiar with the challenges facing the town. Her leadership abilities as well as her concern for the welfare of the town are demonstrated by her work as head of the town planning board. This, plus her patience, industriousness and ability to handle complicated details will make her an ideal supervisor.

Both Ronald Bailey and Daniel Birnbaum will bring a great deal of experience to the Meredith Town Board. Ron, who has lived in Meredith for more than 35 years, was an executive with Life magazine and served on the Delhi school board for 14 years, two years as its president. Dan, a resident for more than 20 years, has run a successful business in Oneonta and his business background will be of great value to the people of Meredith.

Because of their backgrounds and abilities, Keitha, Ron and Dan have also been selected by the Conservative party as its candidates for the town offices.

This election is an important one for Meredith. With increasing pressure put on the town by New York City and wind power companies the choices made by the town board will significantly affect the future of Meredith for years to come. For a Meredith board that will be concerned, capable and competent please vote for Kapouya, Bailey and Birnbaum (Rows A or D) on Nov. 6.

John C. Ryan

Delhi

Vote for Feldstein

We are writing to ask the voters of Otego and Laurens to vote for Ron Feldstein on Nov. 6.

For the last 10 years Ron has been our representative to the Otsego County board. He has regularly attend town and village board meetings in his effort to be informed on the needs of the communities he represents and to relay important information from the county to the towns. Ron is enthusiastic, energetic and forward thinking about the towns he represents.

His background as an effective manager is especially important in dealing with the many complex issues that are facing Otsego County. The county board has held the line on spending during the last 10 years and Ron will continue to work hard to keep taxes down while meeting the needs of the community. Ron will work diligently to see that Otsego County is managed effectively and efficiently.

We again urge you to vote for Ron Feldstein on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Ron and Judy Embling

Otego

Elect Coccoma to Sixth District

On Nov. 6, the voters of Otsego and Delaware counties will have an opportunity to elect a highly rated candidate to the Supreme court for the Sixth Judicial District and return a sitting Supreme Court judge to Otsego County. There has not been a Supreme Court Judge with chambers in Otsego County since the early 1900s. Before the end of this year, the Honorable Carl J. Mugglin, Supreme Court Judge from Walton, will be retired and there will not be a Supreme Court Judge sitting in either Otsego or Delaware County. This means that any Delaware or Otsego County resident with a case pending in Supreme Court will have their case assigned to a judge whose chambers are in another county in the 6th district.

The three open seats on the Supreme Court are for our entire 6th Judicial District which encompasses 10 counties: Broome, Chenango, Chemung, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties, an area of approximately 7,500 square miles, The elected judges will have their chambers in their home counties.

We are very lucky to have Judge Michael V. Coccoma as one of our family, county, surrogate and acting Supreme Court judges in Otsego County. I have practiced before Judge Coccoma for the past 12 years. He qualifications, experience, and disposition are a great asset to our legal system and the residents of Otsego County. He will make a terrific Supreme Court Justice. Please come out and vote for Judge Coccomo on Nov. 6, and return a Supreme Court judge to our county!

Kelley M. Eckmair

Oneonta

Eckmair is a lawyer in Otsego and Delaware counties

Coccoma more than qualified

On Nov. 6, the voters across 10 counties will be choosing three candidates for state Supreme Court justice in the Sixth Judicial District. One of those candidates is Otsego County Court Judge Michael V. Coccoma. I have had the privilege of working with Judge Coccoma throughout my law enforcement career when he was the Otsego County district attorney and most recently as county court judge. During the time I have known Judge Coccoma he has been fair, impartial and has earned a reputation for his integrity and professionalism both on and off the bench. Judge Coccoma was instrumental in the creation of the Otsego County Drug Court and the Otsego County Children's Center which has helped countless people. Judge Coccoma is spearheading a committee to explore a Mental Health Court and serves on several panels and committees on both the State and County levels. Judge Coccoma also volunteers his time and gives back to his community by serving on the local Emergency Squad.

If you look at Judge Coccoma's credentials and accomplishments you will see that he is more than qualified for the position of state Supreme Court justice. On Nov. 6, I urge you to vote for a qualified and experienced judge and elect Michael V. Coccoma to represent the Sixth Judicial District as Supreme Court judge.

Richard J. Devlin Jr.

Milford

Devlin is Otsego County sheriff.

Election is about wind

Three of us are running as a team to change the town council in Meredith: Keitha Capouya for supervisor; Dan Birnbaum and Ron Bailey for members of council. We are endorsed by the Democrats, Conservatives and Meredith Unity Party.

Many issues are at stake: better roads, tight budgeting and open, accountable government.

But the biggest issue of all is the failure of town government to respond to the overwhelming majority who oppose industrial wind turbines. Three months ago, despite petitions signed by 840 voters and taxpayers, the town council approved an ordinance that fails to protect the safety, health and well-being of Meredith residents. It permits 400-foot high turbines to be erected only 1,000 feet from a neighbor's property line. Worse, it allows a yet-to-be-appointed Wind Energy Review Board to waive even that minimal requirement.

We have pledged to revise this ordinance and ban industrial turbines in Meredith.

Two of our opponents are on record in favor of industrial turbines. Their candidate for supervisor spoke repeatedly in favor of turbines and voted for the wind ordinance despite a conflict of interest; his family farm has signed a lease with a big wind developer. One candidate for council wrote that he favored industrial wind and that he would welcome the resulting cheaper property values that would enable him to afford more land. The third candidate did not take a public stand on this issue, though it tore the town apart for more than a year.

Now that they are running for office, two opposition candidates are suddenly silent on the wind issue or are actually telling voters they are neutral.

Make no mistake. This election is about wind and the future of this beautiful town where I've lived for more than 35 years.

Ronald H. Bailey

East Meredith

Experience important

Hartwick voters beware! It's fall and the leaves are turning and a change is in the air, but it's not a change in season, nor a change for the good that I feel. For those of us in Hartwick, I'm talking about a change in your way of life, a change to further erode your freedoms and a hit to your pocketbook.

Martha Clarvoe and Pat Ryan would like you to vote for them and so they can make those changes for you! Both are what former Town Supervisor, Carol Niedzialkowski, a fellow Democrat, called "self-serving groups and individuals" who have been "costing the taxpayers of the town a great deal of money."

Martha Clarvoe and OCCA have already cost the Hartwick taxpayers $15,000 by suing us in a frivolous lawsuit!

A vote for Pat and Martha is a vote for zoning, excessive laws and codes and more restriction. A bigger, big brother.

Eric Bravin's letter to editor tells us "the future is coming" and we need a change in Hartwick's leadership to meet it. Nothing could be further from reality. What we need is experience! That is what we have now, over 52 combined years.

Mr. Bravin is unhappy that Mary Balcom and the town board does not move fast enough, at least for him, in making major changes to our way of life here. Hasty decision-making helps no one and hurts many. He talks about unchecked development here. With our present system there are limitations, but development is far from unchecked. The reality is we have more control than those places who have zoning. On Oneonta's Southside the owners of our new Hampton Inn have already broken ground. It seems to me that zoning streamlines development, not keep it in check.

Mary Balcom was the best choice to take over for Carol Niedzialkowski and still is the best choice.

Vote Balcom, Butler and Green.

Gregory A. Horth

Hartwick

Candidates, voice views

Our Meredith candidates chose not have a public debate. Therefore, we invite them to state their positions publicly on our website: www.MeredithDefenseFund.org. Let the voters make an informed decision before they cast their vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

1. Do you support an industrial wind project in Meredith?

2. If you support an wind turbine project in Meredith, does the wind project include turbines that exceed 125 feet in height?

3. If you are elected into office, will your first priority be to overturn the existing wind facilities law of 2007?

Thank you to the candidates for taking the time to respond to this online forum. Please respond to info@meredithdefensefund.org or call 746-9133.

We invite the public to view the candidates responses at www.MeredithDefenseFund.org.

Billie Kunzang

Melissa Wakin-Mostert

Meredith

Feldstein good for county

Otsego County needs a full-time professional administrator. It is for the elected members of the board of representatives to set policy and direction, but effective day-to-day implementation and administration of those policies requires a full-time, professional administrator.

Although appointed by and accountable to the board, a nonpartisan administrator would possess the technical skills and mastery of details to allow better delivery of services, understanding of options, and dissemination of information. This would facilitate both an upgrading of services and savings to the taxpayers of Otsego County. Ron Feldstein, vice chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives, has provided vital leadership on this issue, and his re-election will bring this important matter to fruition.

Tireless attention to constituent needs, careful mastery of the issues, and distinguished service mark Ron's contributions during his five terms on the board of representatives. His committee service on the board is extensive and significant, embracing Administration, Public Safety and Law, Human Service (DSS), Public Works, Otsego Manor and Otsego Telecommunications Group. Following the 2006 flooding, Ron put in countless hours working with local officials in Laurens and Otego on restoration projects, helping our neighbors and friends recover. Committed to the safety and security of the people he represents, Ron has sponsored initiatives to support the Sherrif's Department, the District Attorney's office, an emergency communication system, Emergency Medical Services and firefighting. He is committed to creating jobs, ensuring affordable housing, and reducing taxes in Otsego County.

A longtime labor union member, Ron listens carefully to the voice of the people. For many years, Ron and I were co-advisers of a youth group, and I can personally attest to his common sense, idealism and competence. The re-election of Ron Feldstein to the board of representatives will mean a better Otsego County.

William M. Simons

Oneonta

Keep Hartwick team together

I am compelled to chime in on the upcoming Hartwick election.

We have lost three signs supporting Mary Balcom, Dave Butler and Lynn Green. I have lived here 26 years and have attended many meetings and know the current board members. Their goal is to do the best for the town, as a whole. I have seen them struggle over very difficult decisions. They make choices, which may not be their personal favorites, in order to do what will best keep Hartwick "Hartwick," despite inevitable change.

Many years ago I was invited, along with eight-to-10 other hamlet residents, to attend water meetings as citizen advisors. They did this because they felt they needed more opinions.

My questions and thoughts were always given honest and fair attention. Unfortunately, not all invited people still attend.

This is not the town team I saw portrayed recently, accused of ignoring offers of help and making all the decisions themselves. I've seen people come to meetings with THEIR own ideas but if the board did not adopt their ideas, they say the board "has not listened." They do listen, they weigh and then decide. This is not a job to them. None claim to be all-knowing. They ask for guidance and expertise to make the best choices.

I often see the current team at town events. Others I see only as Election Day approaches or when a "hot topic" comes up. Who do I think is more attuned to the town? I think I'll ask the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus. I've seen them at events, but, come to think of it, I've never seen Mary Balcom at the same time.

There's more to this position than the title. It takes heart.

Nancy Smalley

Hartwick

Give Iversen your vote

A letter written to the editor of your paper signed by Mr. Bill Ross last Friday was critical of Nancy Iversen, representative in District 8.

Shirley Ross is a member of that household and is also Otsego County Republican chairman and a county employee in the election office that is supposed to be nonpartisan.

I have been involved in politics in the town of Otsego for 40 years and have never observed this type of participation by either party chairman, Republican or Democrat.

Nancy is a very knowledgeable person who was a biology teacher in the Cooperstown school system until her retirement. She is a lady of great character and she and her family have lived in the Cooperstown area for years.

Please give her your vote on Nov. 6. I already have on my absentee ballot and am very proud of it.

Stuart P. Taugher

Cooperstown

Nancy Iversen has vision

This letter supports Nancy Iversen for re-election to the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Re-election is an important recommitment. It means that Nancy Iverson has experience on the county board and is willing to build on that experience to work for the programs that this county needs.

Nancy Iversen supports a better, fairer distribution of bed tax funds collected in the county. She helped develop the Tourism Compensation Grant Program for local municipalities with costs related to tourism. Nancy Iversen supported the inclusion of baseball camps in the collection of occupancy tax.

Nancy Iversen has the vision that Otsego County needs. She will continue to work for a well-qualified professional county administrator who can bring greater efficiency to the budget and the governance of Otsego County.

Nancy Iversen supported raising the occupancy tax from 2 percent to 4 percent and will continue to push for half of these taxes to go directly to Cooperstown to help pay tourism expenses and infrastructure.

Nancy Iversen will push for some portion of the bed tax for the assessment, protection and management of our environmental resources in Otsego County and she supports an office of environmental resources management.

Nancy Iversen will continue to work for resolution of the Canadarago flood problem. She supports a comprehensive plan for Otsego County that will help prevent similar problems while conserving environmental resources.

Nancy Iversen knows we must be planning well in advance of the MOSA contract expiration in 2014 and will push for a thorough analysis of options well before MOSA expires.

Nancy Iversen supports the use of optical scans as the most transparent and recordable balloting system and will continue to push our election commissioners to demand these for Otsego County.

For experience, character and vision in government, re-elect Nancy Iverson to the Otsego County board on Nov. 6.

Charles J Hudson

Cooperstown

Slate will listen to public

Famous football coach Vincent Lombardi said, "Individual commitment to a group effort _ that is what makes a team work." As Election Day approaches, we are reminded that it is the individual who wears the hat of "public servant." However, the position of authority is to make decisions on behalf of those served. Town officials are not supposed to further their own personal agendas; they are expected to execute the will of the people they represent. This is a classic example of Lombardi's words, whereby an individual's commitment to the group effort reigns supreme.

In Meredith, we have several individuals willing to commit themselves to the group effort. The Democratic-Conservative slate of Keitha Capouya, Ron Bailey and Dan Birnbaum embodies the Lombardi mantra. Over the past four weeks, they have garnered public sentiment by visiting residents door-to-door _- the old fashioned approach to meeting constituents. Since the beginning of their campaign, they have presented themselves as a team. They vow, on our behalf, to execute town matters in the best interests of all residents, not just a selected few.

They are the only candidates that have pledged to work together. If they are to tackle the future tasks at hand in Meredith, they can do this only when elected together.

An individual mark each for Capouya, Bailey and Birnbaum signifies your commitment to the group effort in Meredith. Please vote on Nov. 6.

Tara Collins

Meredith

Coccoma best choice

My husband and I have had the pleasure of knowing Judge Michael Coccoma for more than 15 years, and while we are both registered Democrats, we are heartily endorsing Mike for state Supreme Court justice in his bipartisan bid for this position.

Mike is an outstanding citizen, a compassionate neighbor and a respected jurist. He has vast experience as county, family and criminal court judge, district attorney, and Drug Treatment Court presiding judge. For the past seven years, he has been an acting state Supreme Court justice. He has served on several statewide committees, helping to make reforms in divorce proceedings, family court procedures and family law.

His broad professional experience, coupled with his willingness to serve the community as an EMT, a regular volunteer leader of a local soup kitchen and as an organizer of programs for area young people, make him an ideal candidate for State Supreme Court Justice. He has the intelligence, experience, integrity and fairness to perform this job well. Judge Coccoma was chosen to serve as Acting State Supreme Court Judge for good reason. He now deserves to be elected to the position.

I urge you to learn more about Judge Michael Coccoma at www.votejudgecoccoma.com. If you do, I am confident you, too, will see he is the best choice for state Supreme Court justice in the Sixth Judicial District.

Nancy R. Potter

Cooperstown

Feldstein good for county

William M. Simons

Oneonta

Keep Hartwick team together

I am compelled to chime in on the upcoming Hartwick election.

Many years ago I was invited, along with eight-to-10 other hamlet residents, to attend water meetings as citizen advisers. They did this because they felt they needed more opinions.

My questions and thoughts were always given honest and fair attention. Unfortunately, not all invited people still attend.

This is not the town team I saw portrayed recently, accused of ignoring offers of help and making all the decisions themselves. I've seen people come to meetings with THEIR own ideas but if the board did not adopt their ideas, they say the board "has not listened." They do listen, they weigh and then decide. This is not a job to them. None claims to be all-knowing. They ask for guidance and expertise to make the best choices.

There's more to this position than the title. It takes heart.

Nancy Smalley

Hartwick

Give Iversen your vote

A letter written to the editor of your paper signed by Mr. Bill Ross last Friday was critical of Nancy Iversen, representative in District 8.

Shirley Ross is a member of that household and is also Otsego County Republican chairman and a county employee in the election office that is supposed to be nonpartisan.

I have been involved in politics in the town of Otsego for 40 years and have never observed this type of participation by either party chairman, Republican or Democrat.

Please give her your vote on Nov. 6. I already have on my absentee ballot and am very proud of it.

Stuart P. Taugher

Cooperstown

Nancy Iversen has vision

Nancy Iversen knows we must be planning well in advance of the MOSA contract expiration in 2014 and will push for a thorough analysis of options well before MOSA expires.

Nancy Iversen supports the use of optical scans as the most transparent and recordable balloting system and will continue to push our election commissioners to demand these for Otsego County.

For experience, character and vision in government, re-elect Nancy Iverson to the Otsego County board on Nov. 6.

Charles J Hudson

Cooperstown

Slate will listen to public

In Meredith, we have several individuals willing to commit themselves to the group effort. The Democratic-Conservative slate of Keitha Capouya, Ron Bailey and Dan Birnbaum embodies the Lombardi mantra. Over the past four weeks, they have garnered public sentiment by visiting residents door-to-door _- the old-fashioned approach to meeting constituents. Since the beginning of their campaign, they have presented themselves as a team. They vow, on our behalf, to execute town matters in the best interests of all residents, not just a selected few.

They are the only candidates who have pledged to work together. If they are to tackle the future tasks at hand in Meredith, they can do this only when elected together.

An individual mark each for Capouya, Bailey and Birnbaum signifies your commitment to the group effort in Meredith. Please vote on Nov. 6.

Tara Collins

Meredith

Coccoma best choice

His broad professional experience, coupled with his willingness to serve the community as an EMT, a regular volunteer leader of a local soup kitchen and as an organizer of programs for area young people, makes him an ideal candidate for State Supreme Court Justice. He has the intelligence, experience, integrity and fairness to perform this job well. Judge Coccoma was chosen to serve as Acting State Supreme Court Judge for good reason. He now deserves to be elected to the position.

Nancy R. Potter

Cooperstown

Find out views on windmills

If you think you may someday want to sell your Catskills home if retirement or other career or family matters require you to relocate, you should read here what is happening to one such homeowner.

As a Delaware County Realtor with extensive experience in our region, I've had to watch as a wonderful senior-citizen couple in the town of Stamford have had three potential sales of their lovely farmhouse and 30 acres collapse for the sole reason that industrial wind turbines could be within view of their property.

The couple is relocating to Maryland to be closer to their family but have been unable to sell their long-time home even though buyers had agreed to the price. When the buyers learned about the planned industrial turbines in the vicinity, all three canceled their offers.

When you go to vote for your town representatives you should find out which ones are opposing the turbine projects and vote for them because if the turbines are approved, they will seriously compromise your property values if you can make a sale at all. That is not hypothetical. It comes from real, current experience _ and one I've directly lost money from.

But the owners are in even worse shape for not being able to sell at all.

Reginald Oberlag

Hobart