Resolution On ‘Indian’ Withdrawn Hearing ‘More Knowledgeable People,’ He Changed His Mind By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Village Trustee Richard Sternberg is withdrawing his resolution that would seek the removal of the word “Indian” or “Indians” from historical markers in the village, he announced a few minutes ago. “After discussions with people much more knowledgeable than I about tribal histories and affairs, I realized that my wording was poor and that I didn’t even state well…
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IN MEMORIAM Milton Glaser, Father Of ‘I Love NY,’ Coop Music Festival Poster The father of “I Love NY,” Milton Glaser, who died Friday, June 26, 2020, on his 91st birthday in his studio in New York City, has also provided the annual poster for Linda Chessis’ Cooperstown Music Festival for the past two decades. This video describes how it all came about. CLICK HERE FOR MILTON GLASER OBITUARY…
CLICK HERE FOR WORCESTER GRADS Rain Turns To Clear Skies For Worcester ’20 Grads Rain and lightning did not deter the commencement ceremony at Worcester Central School this afternoon as teachers, families and friends gathered under a tent to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2020. Above, Superintendent Tim Gonzalez, presents valedictorian James O’Dell with his diploma and award for the National Technical Honor Society. “Covid has affected everyone,” said O’Dell during his valedictory address. “But in our case,…
CLICK HERE FOR COOPERSTOWN GRADS Amid Deluge, CCS Sends 78 Into World After a downpour delayed Cooperstown Central School’s 1:30 p.m. Commencement 2020 for 45 minutes this afternoon, Anya McGoldrick, left, and Natalie Fountain, top photo, lead a procession of 78 seniors through cheers and beeping horns in the school parking lot to the ceremony in the field between the high school and elementary schools. Inset left, Tammi Kelly and Don Corns – their grad is Morgan Kelly – opened…
Sold-Out Crowd Packs Drive-In For Garth Brooks The night was filled with a chorus of voices counting down, followed by applause and cheers as the first of two drive-in exclusive concerts by country music superstar Garth Brooks began this evening at the Unadilla Drive-In. Above, Caitlin Marvel, Laurens, Melissia and J.R. Koren, Laurens, sit in the front row with friends Melissa and Steve Banks, Milford, at the start of the concert. Below, Kim Fierke, Oneonta, gets some refreshments from Jessica…
Townsfolk Cheer MCS Graduates…
CLICK HERE FOR CV-S GRADUATES Class Of 2020 Withstands Graduating In Pouring Rain Senior Heather Brinig, above, leads 26 soggy classmates onto the football field at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School this morning to endure Commencement 2020 in the pouring rain. Inset right, Dave Silas, and Susan and Adeline Wilson, huddle under umbrellas while waiting for Silas Wilson to get his diploma. To the left of the Wilsons is Ted Woods, there with Holly Thomas to cheer on Felicia Van Buren. …
CLICK HERE FOR SCHENEVUS GRADUATES Valedictorian: ‘We Took What Was Thrown At Us, Adapted’ Schenevus Class of 2020 Valedictorian Patricia Beagle tells her classmates that “a positive mindset, hard work and persistence” were the keys to success as part of Friday evening’s virtual graduation ceremony on the lawn of Schenevus Central School. “This is not what we expected,” she said. “But we took what was thrown at us and we adapted.” Parents presented their students with their diplomas; at right,…
CLICK HERE FOR UNATEGO GRADUATES Tearful Soccer Coach Scores ‘Inspire Award’ Fighting back tears, Unatego Soccer Coach Sue Herodes, inset at right, accepts the 2020 “Inspire Award,” presented this evening as 56 graduates received their diplomas at the Unatego Central School graduation. Herodes was selected by seniors as the teacher who had the most influence on their growth and success during their high school years. Behind her is school board President Jim Salisbury, Otego. In top photo, Valedictorian Paige McCoy…
CLICK HERE FOR LAURENS GRADUATES 23-Year Superintendent Presides At Last Graduation A solemn and longest-serving superintendent of schools, Romona Wenck, the top administrator at Laurens Central School for 23 years, announces awards and scholarships at this evening’s graduation. She shared the duty with Bill Dorritie, left, the high school principal and her successor in the top job. Inset left, graduate Elvia Allen prepares to lead the processional of 21 seniors into the open-air commencement in front of the school. Main…
