Religious Leaders Call for Apology By TED MEBUSTCOOPERSTOWN Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, and Reverend Matthew T. Fisher, a Buddhist minister, condemned local Brewery Ommegang for their sale of “Nirvana IPA,” as they find the use of the term “Nirvana” to be highly inappropriate. Calling for an apology, the pair stated that “breweries should not be in the business of religious appropriation, sacrilege and ridiculing entire communities.” “The inappropriate usage of sacred scriptures or deities or…
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Chamber Kicks Off 2023 with ‘State of the State’ Breakfast Event By CASPAR EWIGONEONTA It was a sellout crowd last Friday, January 20, as the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “State of the State” networking breakfast. The conference, which took place in the Otsego Grille of SUNY Oneonta’s Morris Hall, was introduced by Sean Lewis, president and chief executive officer of the chamber, as a vehicle to “allow the panelists a chance to express their view of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 Go ‘Into The Woods’ With Orpheus Theatre THEATER—7:30 p.m. The Starstruck Players youth troop of the Orpheus Theatre presents “Into the Woods,” which brings together the classic fairytales from Rapunzel to Little Red Riding Hood for an adventure with a Big Bad Wolf, a princess festival, and a quest. Tickets, $15/adult. Held at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/ BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Save up to three lives with the…
Student Photo Project Highlights West Oneonta Fire Department By TED MEBUSTONEONTA August Heminway, a SUNY Oneonta senior currently pursuing a degree in political science and criminal justice, recently introduced an individual photojournalism project documenting the West Oneonta Fire Department. In addition to his extracurricular activities as president of the college’s Taekwondo Club, Heminway serves as president of the Photo Society. The scope of his project, Heminway noted, combined his academic and personal interests to display an aspect of local life…
SUNY Student Running for Common Council By TED MEBUSTONEONTASUNY Oneonta political science major and Maryland, New York native Andrew Hamill announced his candidacy for Oneonta Common Council in December, running as a member of his own party, “Unity for Oneonta.” Hamill hopes to bring accountability and pragmatism to the council, vowing to lead with a spirit of compromise. “We need Common Council members who are willing, and dedicated to reason and building a consensus with their constituents,” said Hamill. “As…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Seniors Tech Support With The Connections Program SENIOR TECH SUPPORT—1:30-2:30 p.m. Seniors are invited to bring their phone or tablet to learn to get connected, use common apps, and build confidence with devices with Heather Amendolare at the Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com…
In Memoriam Frances H. Thayer, 101 March 31, 1921 – January 23, 2023 FORK SHOP—Frances H. Thayer passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101 Monday, January 23, 2023, at her home in Fork Shop. She was born March 31, 1921 at the family home on Jones Road in Oaksville, the daughter of Christina Pushlar. In 1938, her mother married William A. Semrov, and he became her stepfather. In her youth, Frances attended schools in Oaksville and…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 ‘Eight Men Out’ Showing At The Village Library FILM SOCIETY—7 p.m. The Cooperstown Film Society presents a showing of “Eight Men Out” (1988) featuring special guest Simeon Lipman, from Antiques Roadshow, who will discuss his work with the family of Shoeless Joe Jackson (one of the players involved in the famous scandal). Village Hall Ballroom, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/events/?ref=page_internal…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 Paint At The Library SMALL ART—5-7 p.m. Teens and adults are invited for open painting with the opportunity to bring the finished product home, enter into an art show, or donate the finished work to be auction to benefit the library. Canvas & paint provided, free. Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 23 Teen Chili Cook-A-Long With The Family Resource Network DRAGON DATES—5-6:30 p.m. Teens are invited to hop online for a virtual cook-a-long of the FRN Chili Bowl 2023. Presented by the Family Resource Network of Oneonta. (607) 432-0001 or visit facebook.com/FamilyRN/…
