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In Memoriam: Margaret Seaver Montarras

FRANCE—Meg (Margaret) Seaver Montarras, daughter of the late Robert Badger and Mary Sheil Seaver of Cooperstown, died peacefully in France on Sunday, January 28, 2024 after spending two years keeping pancreatic cancer at bay with her indomitable “joie de vivre.”
Meg and her twin sister, Sash, were born in Philadelphia in 1953 but moved to Cooperstown with their family in 1960. Meg graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1971. After stints at Sarah Lawrence and Mount Holyoke colleges, she moved to France and finished her degree at…

Happenin’ Otsego: 02-01-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Cooperstown Winter Carnival Hot Cocoa Kick-Off WINTER CARNIVAL—4:30-6 p.m. “Cooperstown Winter Carnival Hot Cocoa Kick-Off.” Hot cocoa with all the fixings, words from Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh and fireworks at dusk. Kids visit with Princess Cinderella and Princess Rapunzel, dance to music, more. Adult beverages available, 21+. Fenimore Room, The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. Visit https://www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com/event-page-hot-cocoa-kick-off…

Happenin’ Otsego: 01-31-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 International Night at The Otesaga DINNER—5-8 p.m. International Night featuring 3-course meal of Korean origin. $30/person. The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-9931 or visit https://www.otesaga.com/dine/seasonal-dining BLOOD DRIVE—1-6 p.m. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. RedCrossBlood.org…

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In Memoriam: James E. Sawyer

ONEONTA—James E. Sawyer, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 27, 2024.
He was born June 13, 1943 in Oneonta, the son of Emory C. and Mary E. (Taylor) Sawyer.
Jim graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1961 and one month later he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the USS Cone (DD 866) and was honorably discharged in August of 1965 with the rank of RM3.…

Happenin’ Otsego: 01-30-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 Virtual Exhibit Tour of ‘American Artists Abroad’ VIRTUAL TOUR—2 p.m. “American Artists Abroad.” Associate Curator of American Art Ann Cannon presents a tour of works done in the 19th and early 20th centuries by artists studying abroad. Followed by Q&A session. Free, $10 suggested donation. Registration required. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit https://fenimoreartmuseum.org/…

Happenin’ Otsego: 01-29-24

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 29 ‘Reflections on the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’ MLK CELEBRATION – 8-10 a.m. “Reflections on the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” Breakfast, keynote and panel discussion featuring Dr. Jelani Cobb, author/writer/dean of the Columbia Journalism School. Free, open to the public. Registration required. Bring donation items for the university Food Pantry. SUNY Oneonta Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence, Lee Hall, 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. Visit https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/you-belong-here/mlk-jr-day-black-history-month/ BLOOD DRIVE—12:30-5:30…