Sign of Spring It’s a sure sign winter is over when the annual post-winter touch-up gets underway at the Baseball Hall of Fame, as it did today. Today’s warm weather and clear skies is expected to continue into Thursday. (AllOTSEGO. com)…
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Young New York History Fans Gather At NYSHA Sites Today This five-some (top photo) from Livonia Central School – from left, Patrick Mayo, Mikayla Fletcher, Zena Wronka, Aidan Sauter and Alex Flanagan – are among hundreds of high school students from around the state at the NYSHA museums in Cooperstown today to compete in the annual New York State History Day. Inset, Kyrstin Edwards, left, and Julianna Battaglia, both of Livingston Central, cool off with a frozen drink in front of The…
IN MEMORIAM: Linda Schechter, 60; Social Worker, In Dialysis Since 2006 CHERRY VALLEY – Linda Marie Schechter, 60, a social worker for much of her life, passed away at her home in Cherry Valley on Thursday, April 14. She had battled health problems with determination, good humor and class that inspired everyone she met. Linda was born on Sept. 27, 1955, in Troy, the daughter of Walter Hayner and Vera (Robinson) Hayner. She attended Mechanicville High School and the College of…
IN MEMORIAM Rev. Joseph Benintende, 72; Pastor At St. Mary’s, Oneonta ONEONTA – The Rev. Joseph A. Benintende, 72, a long–time pastor at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Oneonta, and other parishes in the region, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Fox Hospital with his family at his bedside. Father Joe was born on Nov. 27, 1943, in Brooklyn, the son of the late Michael and Betty (Beardslee) Benintende. He graduated from Epiphany Apostolic High School and then attended St.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL18 New York History Day Celebrated At Fenimore NYS HISTORY DAY — All day. Students from across the state battle (academically) for chance to compete at National History Day. Historians and educators judge student projects. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 Rte 80, Cooperstown. Info, www.nyshistoryday.org SCOUT DINNER — 5-7 p.m. Cooperstown Troop 1254 Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. Homemade sauce, sausage and meatballs, sides, beverage, dessert. Takeouts available. $10 adults; $8 ages 12 and under. Vet’s Club, 60 Main…
IN MEMORIAM: Ellen Jones, 74; Grew Acres Of Fruits, Vegetables JORDANVILLE – Ellen Jones, 74, who worked most of her life at the Life Savers/Beech-Nut chewing gum factory in Canajoharie, passed away April 10, 2016, in the comfort of her own home with the love and support of her family, friends and loved ones by her side. She was born on Sept. 15, 1941, at Tin-Top in Springfield Harry VanBrink and Mable Mallette-VanBrink. She had a passion for the great…
Composting Saving Otesaga Money, Speaker Tells Crowd Clark Foundation Farm Manager Details Futuristic Project…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Annual Fundraiser Benefits Arc’s Helping Hands Fund HISTORICAL ARTS — 9 a.m.-noon. Free public exhibition and demos at Historical Society of Early American Decoration’s 70th anniversary “Coming Home” conference. Presentation AT 9:30 a.m. by Shirlee Rathbone, president of Fly Creek Historical Society, on North Family Tin Shop. The Otesaga, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-5667 or info@hsead.org HOLISTIC FAIR — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SHIFT NY Holistic & Spiritual Arts Fair. Free workshops, also vendors. $6…
IN MEMORIAM: Lena Wells, 92; Worked At Homer Folks Hospital ONEONTA – Lena Belle Wells, 92, who worked at such local landmarks as Scintilla, local department stores and the Homer Folks TB Hospital in her 65 years in Oneonta, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the Fox Nursing Home. She was born on Oct. 5, 1923, in Nineveh, Broome County, a daughter of the late Jesse and Edith (Burke) Martin. On Aug. 29, 1943, Lena married Nelson A. Wells, Sr.…
County Delegation Hears Bill Clinton At Albany Gala Otsego County was well represented at the Democratic Rural Conference at a Saturday morning breakfast at the Desmond Americana, where former President Bill Clinton keynoted. Seated from left are Cooperstown Village Trustee Richard Sternberg, Rosemary Abbate of Cooperstown with her husband, Richard, the county Democratic chairman, and Democratic County Elections Commissioners Mike Henrici. Standing, from left, are Dennis Laughlin, Cherry Valley, Irene Stein, Cooperstown, and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig. At right, Clinton engages attorney…