Editorial What Lies Beneath When one looks about and takes in the bustling commercial activity of Otsego County during the busy tourist season and anticipates the impending return of the thousands of college students who keep things humming through the “off-season,” one feels confident that Otsego County has a healthy, perhaps even vibrant, economy. And while that may be true, beneath the shiny veneer of commercial success lies a dark reality. Otsego County, like many of its neighbors, has a…
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Food pantry gets money-management lift from CFOC As the Cooperstown Food Pantry marks 45 years of addressing food insecurity and poverty in the region, a new partnership with the Community Foundation of Otsego County will allow the organization to focus more on its core mission rather than investment management. CFOC Executive Director Jeff Katz said the new Cooperstown Food Pantry Fund “will allow CFOC to help the Pantry with financial oversight, and also create a new way to donate through…
In Memoriam Louise “Lee” Potter, 86 July 15, 1935 – May 2, 2022 DE WITT – Louise “Lee” (Eaton) Potter passed away Monday, May 2, at her home in De Witt after an accidental fall. Lee was born on July 15, 1935 in Cooperstown, N.Y., to Edwin and Inez Eaton. She was 86 when she passed. Lee graduated from Cooperstown Central School in 1952. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1956. Lee was tirelessly active in her…
Stuff the Ambulance Food Drive at Price Chopper The Stuff The Ambulance Food drive is back for the 5th year running at the Cooperstown Price Chopper. Beginning at 9 this morning and continuing to 5 tonight they are looking for non-perishable foods like peanut butter, pasta or toiletries for local families in need. All food will be accepted, as well as monetary donations which are being matched by the Scriven foundation.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Spin Class To Support Cooperstown Food Pantry CHRISTMAS – Be an Angel. Sign up to give the gift of Christmas to local families in need with this years Angel Tree Program. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ for details. FUNDRAISER – 8:30 – 10 a.m. Spin to support the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Sign up online with a minimum donation of $10 to go to the pantry. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 607-547-2800 or visit www.facebook.com/clarksportscenter…
“Giving Tuesday” a day to focus on community help and engagement By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Groups from around the world joined in 2012’s inaugural “Giving Tuesday” on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to step outside the more commerce-driven post-holiday “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” and give back to do good in their communities and in the world. Now an annual event, “Giving Tuesday” takes place this year on November 30. For those looking to give back…
Rotary announces 2021 award winners The Cooperstown Rotary Foundation announced the winners of two scholarships for 2021 graduates during a ceremony Tuesday, July 6, at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Cooperstown Central graduate Ellie Hotaling is the recipient of the Catherine Davis Black Scholarship. William Moody, an Oneonta High School and BOCES graduate, is the recipient of the Michael Mayne scholarship. Moody and Hotaling were acknowledged at their high schools’ commencement ceremonies and received the $1,200 scholarships at the Rotary Club’s…
Cooperstown Food Pantry Limits Exposure For Now Open Only 10-6, Mondays And Wednesdays COOPERSTOWN – To “minimize the contact between people” – and thereby lessen the chance of exposure to Coronavirus, the Cooperstown Food Pantry board of directors, meeting last evening, have cut back its hours to two days a week. The food pantry at 25 Church St. will now be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., only on Mondays and Wednesdays, according to board member Audrey Murray.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Empty Bowls Luncheon BENEFIT LUNCH – Noon – 2 p.m. Support Cooperstown Food Pantry at Empty Bowls Luncheon. Pick a unique bowl by a local potter to enjoy lunch of soup by local chef. Suggested donation $15. Parish Hall, Christ Church, 69 Fair St., Cooperstown. 607-547-2627 or visit cooperstownfoodpantry.org HELICOPTER – 5:30 p.m. Army Reserve & NY Army National Guard collaborate with Cooperstown Graduate Program for military exercise featuring UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters landing at Bassett. Public…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Showing ‘Road To Perdition’ FILM SOCIETY – 7 p.m. Cooperstown film society presents ‘Road To Perdition’ (2002) with special guest Rabbit Goody , textile historian/weaver, discussing her work on this & other films. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/FilmSocCoop/…
