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New York History Day Celebrated At Fenimore

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…

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Ellen Jones, 74; Grew Acres Of Fruits, Vegetables

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…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 17

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…

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Lena Wells, 92; Worked At Homer Folks Hospital

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.…

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County Delegation Hears Bill Clinton At Albany Gala

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…

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Mike Piazza Jersey Rotated Through HoF

Mike Piazza Jersey Rotated Through HoF A significant Mike Piazza jersey that the Mets managed to let slip from their possession has been purchased by three minority owners of the team who intend to have it rotated on display at Citi Field, the 9/11 Memorial Museum and the Baseball Hall of Fame, the New York Times reported today.  …