IN MEMORIAM Thomas Selover, 76, Cooperstown; Entrepreneur, Community Leader COOPERSTOWN – Thomas J. Selover, 76, of Cooperstown, a devoted family man, egalitarian and friend to all, passed away on Aug. 8, 2018. Born on April 24, 1942, in Merrill, Wisc., Tom’s parents, Anne and John, relocated his family to Murfreesboro, Tenn., when Tom was 14. In Murfreesboro, Tom would go on to earn both a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Master’s in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University. Tom began…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Outdoor Screening ‘The Miracle Season’ MOVIE NIGHT – 9 – 10:30 p.m. Showing “The Miracle Season” (2018) on inflatable outdoor movie screen. Bring snacks, beverages, chairs, blankets, bug spray, etc for added comfort. Free, open to the public. Outdoor Soccer Field, Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com/events/community-movie-nights/ OPENING RECEPTION – 5:30 – 7 p.m. Community exhibit featuring 2017 art by the lake winners Tatiana Rhinevault and Brent Delanoy. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown.…
IN MEMORIAM: Wanda J. Tiffany, 89; Lifelong Resident Of Edmeston Area EDMESTON – Wanda J. Tiffany, 89, a lifelong resides of the Edmeston area,, passed away Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, in Little Falls. Wanda was born on Jan. 30, 1929 in Edmeston, the daughter of the late Howard and Pearl Hickling Colburn. Wanda was a member of the Garrattsville Methodist Church, and through her hard work and dedication, she earned her GED later in life.…
IN MEMORIAM Francis ‘Jake’ Rury, 93; Cherry Valley Grocer CHERRY VALLEY – Francis Valentine “Jake” Rury, who with his father and, then, wife Helen operated Rury’s Food Store in downtown Cherry Valley for decades, passed away Aug. 5, 2018. He was 93. Born Feb. 12, 1925, in Albany, Jake was the son of Walter and Alida (Eacker) Rury. He was a life-long resident of Cherry Valley, graduating from Cherry Valley High School, Class of 1943.…
IN MEMORIAM: Michael J. Cairo, 58, Musician OTEGO – Michael J. Cairo, 58, a local musician, passed away unexpectedly at home on Aug. 5, 2018. Michael was born Aug. 13, 1959, in Glens Falls, the son of Robert and Gwendolyn (Haines) Wood. Michael was a graduate of Oneonta High School. He was a known area musician, playing with several area bands. He loved playing the drums and the harmonica. He also enjoyed fishing and watching the Yankees and Jets.…
IN MEMORIAM: Richard G. Hoag Sr. Ran Valleyview Greenhouse 45 Years MIDDLEFIELD – Richard Gerald Hoag, Sr. a lifelong area resident and owner of Valleyview Greenhouse, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 5, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in the Town of Middlefield. He was 70. Born Sept. 10, 1947, at Bassett Hospital, he was one of six sons of the late Lafayette C. and Gertrude M. (Eggleston) Hoag. Raised in Cooperstown, Dick was a member of the…
Column by Mike Zagata, August 3, 2018 What Can Be Done About Deer Overpopulation? Most of us enjoy watching and/or hunting deer. They seem harmless enough – that is, until one runs in front of your shiny new car. Many people enjoy feeding deers with deer feeders you can learn more about at places similar to feedthatgame.com which is great if you have the population of deer under control. However, the 650,000 or so forest landowners in the state may…
IN MEMORIAM: Donna Jane Whitmore, 72; SUNY Oneonta Accountant For 30 Years LAURENS – Donna Jane Whitmore of Laurens passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Oct 23, 1945 to Donald and Clara Scanlon and was the oldest of four siblings. She married her Toad (Ronald ‘Toad’ Whitmore) on December 10, 1966 and they were blessed with two daughters, Jodi and Julie. Donna worked at the State University College at Oneonta…
IN MEMORIAM: Burnett Southworth, 89; Ph.D. Had Career As Chemist, Consultant COOPERSTOWN – Burnett C. Southworth, 89, a Ph.D. who pursued a career in analytical chemistry, of Cooperstown died Friday, July 27, 2018. He graduated from East Springfield High School in 1946 and later from Union College. He attained a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After 40 years in corporate work, he developed his own consulting business, which he ran until his retirement around…
INDUCTION WEEKEND 2018 Main Street Crowds Starting To Gather As of noon today, some fans were thinking ahead to 6 p.m. Saturday and Induction Weekend’s Parade of Legends: They had already set up their chairs across from the Hall of Fame entrance on the post office’s sidewalk to get the best view of the game’s best players entering a VIP reception at 25 Main St. From left are Stephen Burnett, Brooklyn, Angels fan; Claudia and Glenn Kay, Hauppauge, L.I., Mets…