Editorial Baby Eagles Look to Their Future Last Saturday, much to our collective surprise and dismay, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team lost to the Netherlands in the first game of the knockout round of the FIFA [International Federation of Association Football] 2022 World Cup, in Qatar. In many and obvious ways it was a very sad day for the young team; in other ways it was the beginning of a four-year campaign to bring the sport to the attention…
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First Impressions column by Caspar Ewig ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ Classic Christmas Poem Deconstructed COOPERSTOWN – On Tuesday, November 29, author Pamela McColl presented at Fenimore Art Museum on the insights and experiences she had gained in the 10 years it took to research and write her volume, “Twas the Night—The Art and History Behind the Classic Christmas Poem.” The lecture was particularly relevant this year, since it is the bicentennial of the poem’s first reading and since part…
In Memoriam Francis G. ‘Frank’ Slocum 1931-2022 UNADILLA—Francis G. “Frank” Slocum, 91 of Unadilla passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born on May 26, 1931 in Oneonta to Forrest and Helen (Becker) Slocum. Frank met Jean on a blind date and they married August 18, 1956 and moved to Unadilla. Jean predeceased him on February 8, 2021. Frank was a retired machinist of Amphenol Corp. and drove school bus for Unadilla…
River Journalist Honored with Topps Allen & Ginter Card By TED MEBUST Standing next to his uncle amongst the roaring Jack Murphy Stadium crowd, a young Neal Moore watched the Cincinnati Reds’ Johnny Bench step into the batter’s box for one of his final career at-bats. Pausing to capture the moment, he felt forceful echoes of “We want Johnny! We Want Johnny!” rumble throughout the grounds. It was a moment, he said, that made him understand the significance of baseball.…
In Memoriam Jacqueline B. Mayne, 89 February 9, 1933 – December 4, 2022 EDMESTON – Jacqueline B. Mayne, 89, of Edmeston, met Jesus face to face on December 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. “But best of all the wonders As I cross death’s cold, dark sea Will be His beautiful nail-pierced hands Reaching out to welcome me.” Jacqueline was born on February 9, 1933 in White Plains, Ny the daughter of the late William Vankirk…
In Memoriam Clara B. Holford, 94 September 3, 1928 – November 21, 2022 ONEONTA – Clara B. Holford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022. Clara lived in an assisted living center in Oneonta, NY where her sister Sally Bennett still resides. Clara was born September 3, 1928 in Sharon, CT. She was the daughter of Fred R. Brooks Sr. and Frances Becker Brooks. Clara was predeceased by her brother John Brooks; and sisters Fredine Cooke, and Charlotte Roberts.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Celebrate Exhibit Opening ‘Reduce, Reuse, Refuse’ OPENING RECEPTION—4-6 p.m. Celebrate opening of exhibit,“Reduce, Re-use, Refuse,” featuring works created by Cynthia Falk’s visual anthropology class on the waste created by our disposables-focused culture and how to act sustainably. Open Space Gallery, SUNY Oneonta. (607) 436-2445 or visit suny.oneonta.edu/art-galleries BLOOD DRIVE—10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Avenue, Oneonta. Register at redcrossblood.org BE…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Celebrate Relocation & Re-Opening REOPENING—10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the Helios Care Thirft Shop and Boutique to celebrate their reopening at their new location. At this thrift shop 100% of the proceeds go to support local hospice families in their time of personal need. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 5626 State Highway 7, Price Chopper Plaza, Oneonta. (607) 432-6773 or visit facebook.com/helioscarehospice/ BE AN ANGEL – The…
In Memoriam Richard R. Card, 73 August 22, 1949 – December 2, 2022 HARTWICK – Richard R. Card, 73, of Hartwick, New York, passed away December 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Richard was born on August 22, 1949 the son of Mildred and Garieth card. Richard was pre-deceased by his parents, three brothers, one sister, and one brother in law. Richard retired from SUNY Oneonta New York after almost…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, December 5 Book Signing & Discussion At Huntington Library BOOK DISCUSSION—1:30 p.m. Author Joanne Tubbs Kelly, an Oneonta Native, will be sign her book “Walking Him Home: Helping My Husband Die with Dignity” about her and her husband’s experience with receiving medical aid in dying in Colorado. All are invited for the potentially lively discussion. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/ BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Save up to three lives with…
