News Briefs: April 13, 2023 Vendors Sought for Annual Fishing & Heritage Day SOUTH OTSELIC—The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association is now accepting reservations for arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the 14th annual Fishing & Heritage Day on Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chenango County hamlet of South Otselic, located along the scenic Otselic River. Hundreds of people attend this free family event…
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News from the Noteworthy: LEAF Study Reveals New Data About Alcohol Consumption April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and some pretty big news on the topic has just come out. A study released this past week from the “Journal of the American Medical Association” that covered 40 years, 107 studies, and four million participants found there were no protective benefits to moderate- or low-volume consumption of alcohol. It also found that even moderate consumption is associated with an increase in the…
‘Here to Help Hotline’ Leads to Greener Pastures for Rescued Mare By DARLA M. YOUNGSCOOPERSTOWN For years, a good Samaritan watched two horses living in a pasture visible from his property, offering to help in any way he could when their owner eventually passed away last fall. One of the horses, a stallion, was sold and reportedly did not survive the winter. The second horse, a malnourished blind mare, found her way to the good Samaritan’s home, where she was…
Commission Holds Hearing Redistricting Explained; Draft District Map Viewed By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA The City of Oneonta 2020 Redistricting Commission held a public hearing on its proposed Common Council ward map on March 28. To ensure that each vote counts equally, New York’s Municipal Home Rule Law requires cities to reapportion their voting districts after the decennial federal census. The COVID-19 pandemic made this process considerably more difficult in Oneonta; SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College students—who make up a significant percentage…
On Stage: Performing Arts at Our Oneonta Campusesby Rachel Frick Cardelle ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Questions Conventions with Humor When I heard that the next play to be presented at Hartwick College is “The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” by Oscar Wilde and first performed in 1895 in London, England, I could not wipe the smile off my face. I got to know this play when I was in grade school in the mid-70s. My…
SHIFT Fair Coming Up April 22-23 ONEONTA The 17th Annual SHIFT Holistic Living and Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Oneonta. SHIFT stands for Spiritual Holistic Integrative Festive Transformation. The mission of event organizers is “supporting people’s transition to a healthier, happier lifestyle, connecting people to alternative healing techniques, and developing spirituality.”…
Annual WSBC Futsal Tournament a Huge Success WORCESTER—On Saturday, March 25, the Worcester Sports Booster Club held its third annual youth futsal tournament at Worcester Central School. The tourney drew students in grades three through six from Schenevus, Oneonta, Cobleskill, Worcester and surrounding towns. Proceeds from this year’s event helped to fund a European soccer trip for three WCS senior athletes—Connor Fancher, Anna Serdy and Sophia Adams. According to the booster club, this event always brings in a great showing…
DEC Issues Human-Bear Guidance NEW YORK—The state Department of Environmental Conservation reminded New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources as spring arrives. In a release from April 7, the DEC urged residents with bird feeders to remove them and clean up spilled seed, as warmer weather allows birds to feed themselves. According to DEC officials, black bears are emerging from hibernation with depleted fat reserves and will be extremely bold in their search for food. New Yorkers are…
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.…
USS Cooperstown ‘Voyage’ Continues By CASPAR EWIGNEW YORK CITY The saga of the joint venture between the United States Navy and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum began on July 26, 2015 in Doubleday Field. Then Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus floated the idea to Jane Forbes Clark, chairman of the NBHoF Board of Directors, of naming one of the recently established littoral class of fighting ships the USS Cooperstown. Ships are often named after states and…