Ashley Cooper’s Latest Paintings Depict Husband’s Deployment Bridged By iPad By JIM KEVLIN • Special to allotsego.com COOPERSTOWN In 2012, the Coopers’ seemingly serene existence, in their Lake Street home that backs up on Glimmerglass, was jolted as the father of the house, Bassett’s Dr. Shelby Cooper – he is also a lieutenant commander in the Navy – was deployed to Afghanistan for nine months. “All of your paintings are about anxiety,” said his artist wife, Ashley Norwood Cooper, sitting…
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New Bishop Visits Cooperstown, Confirms 20 At St. Mary’s Church The Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, paid his first visit to Cooperstown this afternoon since his April 10 installation to confirm 20 young parishioners at St. Mary’s “Our Lady of the Lake” Church. At top, Bishop Scharfenberger prepares to confirm a young person with sacred chrism (oil). Father John P. Rosson, pastor, is at right, and Cantor Steve Markusen, Oneonta, in the background. In smaller…
Former Manor Employees Ratify 3-Year Contract With New Owner INDEX – Employees of Focus Rehab & Nursing have overwhelmingly approved a contract between the company and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) through 2018, the company announced today. Secure working conditions are crucial for a happy workforce, which is why Deputy’s timesheet app is such useful software for employers. “We know that in order to give our residents the best care and to meet our expansive plans we need a…
Rockin’ Round Cooperstown Will Happen COOPERSTOWN – Due to a forecast of inclement weather, there have been some changes in the Rockin’ Around Cooperstown Ugly Sweater Run/Walk. The race WILL still go on, beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. at Santa’s Cottage in Pioneer Park. Main St. will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. South Pioneer St. will be closed from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Following the race, prizes will be announced at the Smithy Art Gallery at 1:30…
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Receiving Grants, City Mayor Praises Partnership With State ONEONTA – The $1.25 million in grants to the City of Oneonta, announced by Governor Cuomo yesterday, will “continue to strengthen economic-development activities, housing and the quality of life for our residents, businesses and our workforce,” Mayor Russ Southard said today. They are: • $250,000 to rehabilitate 18 housing units. •$600,000 for infrastructure needs in the Market Street area. • $400,000 to address streetscape needs in the Main Street area. The local grants…
Oneonta Town, City Councils To Look Into Collaborations ONEONTA – The Oneonta Town Board and Oneonta Common Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, to consider a comprehensive two-municipality town-sewer master plan, GO-EDC, the economic-development facilitation group, announced this afternoon. The joint meeting will also review the recommendations in the 2008 Center for Government Research study, “Opportunities to Use Shared Services & Consolidation Strategies to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness and Equity in Local Government,” which used Greater Oneonta as…
Cooperstown Distillery Marks 1st Anniversary…
Sweet Adelines To Perform Saturday At Mall ONEONTA – The City of the Hills Sweet Adeline Chorus is planning a special performance of Christmas songs in four-part harmony at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Southside Mall.…