HOMETOWN HISTORY May 20, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 135 Years Ago Home & Vicinity – A few days since a hard-looking character came to Oneonta, claiming to be a bricklayer. He told an acquaintance that he had fled from Chicago during the recent trouble after hitting a policeman on the head with a club. His description tallied with that of one of the escaped anarchists, and as he…
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Life Sketches Pen pal letters brought good news from France For several years my friend Charlie ran an international pen pal business that he had inherited from his father. When I expressed some interest in the many countries people were writing from Charlie asked if I’d like a free subscription for my daughter and I accepted. “You pick out the country and the pen pal,” Charlie said. I’ve always been a Francophile so I chose France and a girl named…
Artist experiments with different forms at CANO By KEVIN LIMITI • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com An Oneonta resident whose art thrusts viewers into a world of abstract thoughts and concepts is on display at The Community Arts Network of Oneonta. Originally from Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Madeline Silber is a professional artist, graphic designer and art teacher at SUNY Oneonta. Her show is called ‘Along the Way,’ which shows old and new work that reflects her life journey as an artist. “Along the…
The myth of the ‘good minority’ hurts everyone Editor’s Note: In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked some of the speakers at the recent rally against violence against people of Asian descent to submit their speeches as columns. This week’s submission came from SUNY Oneonta Professor of Anthropology Sallie Han. Thank you to the organizers for inviting me to take part in this gathering and to all of you here today for being present…
In Memoriam Patrick R. Materazzo, 86 Served in the Navy, worked in aerospace Sidney – Patrick Materazzo, age 86, of Sidney, lost his courageous battle with cancer on January 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on May 1, 1934 to Luigi and Concetta (Testa) Materazzo. Pat graduated from Amsterdam High School and Mohawk Valley Community College, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked for over 30 years in the…
Help wanted Businesses struggle to find workers By MICHAEL FORSTER ROTHBART • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA — A blue and white sign stands in the grass at the entrance to Southside Mall in the town of Oneonta: “JOBS! Cooperstown All-Star Village APPLY NOW.” In either direction, along the mile-long commercial strip from Wal-Mart to Home Depot, at least eight stores advertise available positions. Outside Home Depot, in the afternoon Monday, May 17, two employees in masks help an older customer…
BOUND VOLUMES May 20, 2021 Compiled by Tom Heitz/SHARON STUART, with resources courtesy of The Fenimore Art Museum Research Library 200 YEARS AGO The following is copied from the London Courier: The sea is ours, and we must maintain the doctrine – that no nation, no fleet, no cockboat shall sail upon it without our permission. America declares that England must not presume to declare a port in a state of blockade, unless she can keep a force actually before…
Art Garage to hold open studio, final viewing There will be a free open animation studio with Julien Miller, experimental video artist in The Sibling Show, which is on view. Miller will demonstrate digital drawing pad and traditional and experimental animation processes. The last day to see Miller and his siblings’ show is Saturday May 29. Featuring Julien, Sophie and Ginger Miller, and even both parents: painter Tracy Helgeson, designer/artist Doug Miller. See FB/ArtGarageCooperstown. Saturday May 29, from 11a.m. to…
In Memoriam Jonathan A. Graham, 33 Known for fine cooking skills, sense of humor Franklin – Jonathan Andrew Graham passed away on May 8, 2021 in Johnson City, New York. He was born January 9, 1988. Jon was the loving son of Peter and Ann Marie Graham of Conklin, New York. He had a beautiful voice. He was a soloist for his church and sang in the church choir, in Canastota he acted in the drama club. Because of his…
For Mead, family separation became too tough By CHARLIE VASCELLARO • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com It came as a surprise to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the baseball community at large when Tim Mead stepped down from his position as President of the Hall of Fame after less than two years on the job. What would seem to be the dream job for almost anyone who works in the baseball industry was never fully realized for Mead…
