In Memoriam Joanne E. Wilms 1944-2023 MT. VISION—Joanne E. Wilms, 79, of Mt. Vision, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at home. She was a caring person who brought joy to many people through her flowers and kindness. Joanne was born on March 25, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Leslie and Mable (Joselyn) Frazier. Joanne owned and operated Mt. Vision Garden Center for many years. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with her family.…
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In Memoriam Estella M. Trask 1924-2023 SCHENEVUS—Estella M. Trask, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was born May 9, 1924 in Kortright, the daughter of Ford and Edith (Nimocks) VanBuren. Estella graduated from Milford Central School, Class of 1943. She married Donald L. Trask on April 23, 1949 in Otego.…
Desert Dispatch by Richard deRosa Day at the Rodeo Features Impressive Skills, Shared Sense of Pride A while ago, we spent the day at the annual Tucson rodeo. Quite a day; fascinating from many perspectives. How can one not come away in awe of 4-6 year-old “mutton busters” holding on for dear life astride a bucking sheep while being dragged hundreds of feet across the arena dirt. And then, standing tall while waving to the adoring crowd. Gotta start young…
ON STAGE: Performing Arts at Our Oneonta Campusesby Rachel Frick Cardelle SUNY Thespians Ready for Stagings of ‘boom’ Starting Thursday One of the benefits to living near a college that I have always appreciated has been the affordable access a college campus gives me to theater, music and dance performances. Living in Oneonta proves my point, for despite its small size there are abundant opportunities to see performing arts. I have noticed, though, that while the productions at both SUNY…
In Memoriam Kenneth J. Tabor, 77 September 22, 1945 – April 2, 2023 HARTWICK—On April 2, 2023, after 77 years in service of John Christopher Hartwick’s promise of a New Jerusalem, Kenneth James Tabor finally earned a day off—but just one, because the alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m., and there is a horse to feed and wood to cut. Kenneth was born on September 22, 1945 to Elmer and Annabelle (Dibble) Tabor of Hartwick, New York. With Orlo Burch,…
The Partial Observer by Teresa Winchester A March Madness Memory for the Ages By Sunday of this past weekend, the 2023 NCAA basketball championship tournament—the month-long frenzy known as “March Madness”—was whittled down to four teams, having started at 68 on March 16. The mighty have fallen. Alabama, Houston, Kansas, Purdue—all number one seeds—are out, as are all of the two and three seeds. Come Saturday, two “Cinderella” teams playing like Hercules, Florida Atlantic and San Diego State, will face…
Two-Artist Mural ExhibitionEnds This Friday By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries will display the exhibit, “Community Murals: Spanning Generations,” through Friday, March 31. Max Jones, a Cooperstown High School senior, is showing his recent work on one side of Gallery A. The other side features murals by Frank M. Van Auken, a veteran and lifelong member of the local community, who passed away at the age of 102 in November of 2022. Jones, 17, has been developing his…
In Memoriam Roger A. Boulay 1959-2023 ONEONTA—Roger A. Boulay, 64, passed away at home with his wife, Amy, by his side on March 25, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany, the son of Gilbert and Erna (Prinzl) Boulay. Roger graduated from Unatego Central School, Class of 1977, and from SUNY Oneonta, Class of 1982. He was proud of his German heritage, and the best-spent year of his life was as a Rotary Club exchange student…
In Memoriam Michael M. LaDuke, 69 May 19, 1953 – March 14, 2023 WOODSTOWN—Michael Matthew LaDuke, 69, of Woodstown, succumbed to cancer on Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023 at home with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Cooperstown, New York on May 19, 1953 to Harry “Dutch” LaDuke, Jr. and Marion “Maisie” Lane LaDuke, he was the youngest of four children. He was a carpenter by trade and an extremely talented artist. His proudest accomplishment, beside…
Camera Conversation Continues Monday at Public Hearing No. 2 By CASPAR EWIGCOOPERSTOWN A Notice of Public Hearing published in “The Freeman’s Journal” on March 16 advises that at its meeting next Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m., the Cooperstown Board of Trustees will consider implementation of a policy covering the installation, operation and maintenance of stationary cameras in public places, as well as the use of images from those cameras. A Short HistoryThe need for, and desirability of, having cameras…
