HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Cabaret With The Stan Fox Quartet CABARET NIGHT—6:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun night of cabaret music, dancing and good vibes with the Stan Fox quartet. Features “The Rhythm Section” Rob Roman on piano, Evan Jagels on bass and Rob Lipari on drums. Refreshments and light food available. Admission by donation to fund ongoing community based performing arts activities at the center. Foothills Performing Arts and Civics Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit foothillspac.org BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m.…
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In Memoriam Jeffrey Syman, 68 May 17, 1954 – February 11, 2023 DAVENPORT—Jeffrey Syman passed away on February 11, 2023 at the age of 68, with his family by his side. Jeff was born May 17, 1954 in New York. He was raised in Bronxville, New York before his family moved to Connecticut in the early 1960s. He graduated from Danbury High School, where he was captain of the tennis team. He went on to study at the University of…
In Memoriam Catherine Schweitzer, 96 October 26, 1926 – February 19, 2023 HARTWICK—Catherine Pauline Schweitzer, known to many as Kay, Katy or Mimi, of Hartwick, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was 96 years old. Kay was born on October 26, 1926 in Little York, New Jersey to the late Margaret (Gallagher) Mai and the late Philip Mai Sr. Her early childhood was on a farm in the New Jersey countryside with her…
Otsego County EMS Reaches Crossroads Part 1: The County Service By TED MEBUSTOTSEGO COUNTYIn December of 2021, the Otsego County Board of Representatives, at the recommendation of its Public Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, implemented a 24-hour, county-based advanced life support ambulance service, buying two ambulances and staffing 16 full-time and 10 part-time paramedics. Previously, pre-hospital emergency medical services had been largely carried out by the 17 volunteer-based EMS agencies serving the county, most associated with local fire departments. However,…
Waiting Patiently MOUNT VISION—Two-year-old Grizzly (left) and his younger brother, Dozer, are staying still as statues as they await a treat from mom. These two big boys, both purebred Newfoundlands, are owned by Peggy Bush and Tim Allen. Grizzly and Dozer are this week’s subjects of a new series highlighting animals and the important role these four-legged, furry and/or feathered friends play in our lives. We invite you to send your pictures to darlay@allotsego.com. Every week, we’ll select at least…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 ‘Margaret Huntington Boehner: an Upstate Artist on Cape Ann’ Opens At The Yager Museum OPENING RECEPTION—5-7 p.m. Celebrate opening of two exhibits: “Margaret Huntington Boehner: an Upstate Artist on Cape Ann” and “A Deep Dive into a Large Ocean: Tradition, Tourism, and Transformation in Micronesian Culture” curated by Hartwick students in the Museum Studies minor. Yager Museum, Hartwick College, Oneonta. (607) 431-4480 or visit facebook.com/yagermuseum/…
In Memoriam William K. Davis Passed on Feb. 16, 2023 OTEGO—William K. Davis of Otego passed away February 16, 2023 in Davenport, Florida, following a very brief illness. Bill was born in Binghamton to Horace and Margaret Kruger White. He grew up in upstate New York with his adoptive parents, Charles Davis and Amelia Parker Davis. Bill was a graduate of Sidney High School. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served as…
Off the Cuff/On the Record The Medicinals COOPERSTOWN—The Medicinals, led by Dylan Savage, will perform on Friday, March 3 at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Next up in the Cooperstown Concert Series’ 53rd season, this 10-piece “roots reggae afro funk band” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Cooperstown Concert Series’ 53rd season. Based in Rochester, the Medicinals’ current lineup includes: Dylan Savage, guitar and vocals; William McKenna, bass and vocals; Shawn Drogan, drums; Ken Luk, guitar;…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Kids Exploration Day With The Otsego County Conservation Association EXPLORATION DAY—8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Otsego County Conservation Association and Oneonta World of Learning team up to present a day of exploration for local children ages 5 and under. OCCA educators Liz Brown and Shelby MacLeish will lead the group in a scientific exploration of Fortin Park and offer crafts and nature games. Parents should ensure the children are dressed for the weather and bring…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Make Origami Snowflakes at Huntington Memorial Library CRAFT—6 p.m. Back by popular demand, come to the library to learn to create Origami snowflakes. Also include cookies, hot chocolate bar and music. Registration required. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/ TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick College accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to…
