HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Explore the Wildflowers of Gilbert Lake State Park WILDFLOWER WALK—10 a.m. to noon. Join the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society for the 2023 Jean Miller Memorial Wildflower Walk with DOAS member and local botanist Connie Tedesco. Bring water, insect repellent, binoculars and your own curiosity. Free, registration appreciated. Meet at the beach area for a walk around Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road, Laurens. (607) 397-3815 or visit facebook.com/DelawareOtsegoAudubonSociety/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with…
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In Memoriam Maria Tripp, 86 February 15, 1937 – May 9, 2023 COOPERSTOWN—With the love of her husband, Wendell, her family, and her many friends in her heart, Maria Tripp of Cooperstown passed away at Bassett Hospital on May 9 after a brief illness. She leaves a robust legacy of love, kindness and affection that will live on through all who knew her. Maria was born to Hector and Popi Kontinou on February 15, 1937 in Athens, Greece. She endured…
Still Time To Register for Coalition Meeting WILLIAMSVILLE—On Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., the New York Coalition for Open Government will hold its Annual Meeting via Zoom. The public is invited to take part, to learn about the coalition’s accomplishments in 2022. People from across the state who stood up for open government will also be recognized. The featured speaker is Mark Mahoney, editor of Schenectady’s “The Daily Gazette” and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Those interested may register to…
Sports Snippets: May 15, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Cooperstown Girls Track and Field Posts Strong Week COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Central School track program had a great week, girls varsity coach Josie Rusk said in her report on May 2. The girls put up strong performances in a rainy meet at Chittenango on Saturday, April 29. Claire Jensen placed first in the 400m and fourth in the 100m. On Tuesday, May 2, the team returned to the track in cold and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 16 Support Super Heroes Humane Society DONATE—Noon to 2 p.m. Donate pottery, houseplants, seedlings, or cuttings of plants to the popular Plant and Pottery Sale to support the animals cared for by Super Heroes Humane Society. They are also looking for outdoor garden items in good shape, such as garden statues, wind chimes, bird houses/feeders and garden furniture. Held at 160 Pony Farm Road, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or visit facebook.com/superheroeshs/ ONEONTA VOTE—11 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 15 Concert & Community Musical Workshop COMMUNITY CONCERT & WORKSHOP—10 a.m. The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble invites the community to enjoy a performance featuring the Emmy award-winning Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet from NYC. Followed at 12:15 by a musical jam/workshop for local musicians (primarily string instruments). Free. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. littledelawareyouthensemble@yahoo.com or visit ldye.org SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 14 Enjoy Theatrical Production of ‘Rent’ at Foothills PAC THEATER—3 p.m. Orpheus Theatre presents “Rent,” the rock musical about living for today featuring local talent. Tickets, $20/adult. Presented at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit orpheustheatre.ticketleap.com/rent/details ATV SAFETY—May 15 through July 15, the first 25 Schoharie and Otsego county residents who complete the online ATV safety course can receive free helmets and goggles from Bennet Motor Sales, Fly Creek. (518)…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 13 First Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Premiers at Foothills PAC PREMIER—3 & 6 p.m. The community is invited for the first-ever showing of the first-ever adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, “The Monkey,” about a cursed monkey doll and a man facing a nightmare from his past. Adapted by Spencer Sherry and filmed around the capital region with local talent. Free admission. Concessions and cash bar available (21+). Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center,…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta May 11, 2023 FRONT PAGE USS Cooperstown: It’s Official Group Receives Its Certification for Refugee Settlement Otsego 2000 Invites Houses of Worship to Join Open House Morris Dancers Usher in Springtime Across Otsego County Inside The Paper Mayor Launches Welcome Initiative Carnival Committee Begins Planning EV Car Show Slated for June 3rd Locals: People and Businesses in the News, May 11, 2023 News in Brief News Briefs: May 11, 2023 Sports…
Hometown History May 11, 2023 135 Years AgoThe assembly has passed the Fassett bill prohibiting the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, etc., to children under sixteen, and it has gone to the governor for his signature. There has been a strong demand for the passage of the bill from all portions of the state, and there seems no doubt of its becoming a law. Nowhere is the urgency of a law regulating the sale of cigarettes more strongly felt than in…