In Memoriam Richard Clyde Butler, 82 May 11, 1939 – October 19, 2021 PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – Richard C. “Dick” Butler, 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and native son of Cooperstown, passed away October 19, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Anita Gettys Butler of St. Petersburg, Florida; son Brian Butler of Woburn, Massachusetts, daughter-in-law Siobhan and granddaughters Joanie and Sinead; daughter Wendy Macfarlane of Essex, Vermont, granddaughters Alexandra, Jill and Megan, and great-granddaughter Lucy; son Keith…
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Cooperstown Central School has new principal STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Karl O’Leary was announced as the new principal for Cooperstown Central School’s middle/high school, the district announced Tuesday, Aug. 3, on its website. According to the post, O’Leary has 17 years of school experience and was previously an English teacher. He enjoys running and playing with his kids outdoors. …
After COVID delay, Cooperstown teacher plans overseas trip for 2022 By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com For more than 15 years Cooperstown High School history teacher Jennifer Pindar has loved leading student groups on educational trips abroad, a tradition she will continue after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year’s trip. In 2022, Pindar will lead a student trip to London, Belgium and Amsterdam. The destinations were agreed on in consultation with educational travel company World Strides. Along with Pindar,…
Cooperstown softball teams hold autism awareness walk By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN– Cooperstown’s softball players organized a 2.5 mile walk around the village Wednesday, April 28, to raise money and awareness for autism. About 30 softball players, including modified, junior varsity and varsity players, walked from Cooperstown’s middle/high school to Main Street and back. They were joined by teachers, coaches, parents and one of their classmates who is on the autism spectrum, junior Kai Boulet, who led…
Principal Departs At CCS Meccariello Sixth Over Past 8 Years By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com On appointing Anne Meccariello high school principal on March 10, 2020, CCS Superintendent of Schools Bill Crankshaw praised “her sense of loyalty to the district.” It didn’t pan out. She resigned Feb. 26, just short of a year. April 1, Meccariello will become superintendent of schools in the Campbell-Savona Central School District in the Finger Lakes, 25 miles northwest of Corning. “From the…
In COVID-19 Era, Moms Salute CCS Grads By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special To AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Wendy Kiuber wants to make sure that no Cooperstown senior goes unrecognized. “As the Governor keeps extending the closures, all the parents of the seniors were just trying to figure out what we could do to support them,” said a school board member and the mother of Lady Hawkeye senior Ashley Kiuber. She is being helped by Colleen Donnelly, mother of Kate Donnelly, another…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Fun Presentation By Hanford Mills WHAT I LEARNED – 11 a.m. Hanford Mills presents lively, fun exploration on Mill topics from water power, simple machines, more for kids & parents with education coordinator Luke Murphy on Facebook Live. Bring your questions & have fun. www.facebook.com/HanfordMillsMuseum/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 How To Sew A Face Mask With The Science Discovery Center FACEMASK TUTORIAL – 2 p.m. Join SDC to learn how to sew the bassett requested cloth facemask. Live Zoom conference. Learn more at www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Teen Night At Oneonta YMCA TEEN NIGHT – 6 – 8 p.m. Teens are invited to have fun featuring open gym, swimming, board games, crafts, a community services project, & free dinner for those who attend. Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave., Oneonta. 607-432-0001 or visit www.facebook.com/FamilyRN/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Otsego Chamber Hosts State Of The State Panel STATE OF THE STATE – 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hear from your elected officials in local, county, state, federal government on the State of Otsego County. Learn about legislation & initiatives that may impact your business. Featuring Antonio Delgado, James Seward, John Salka, others. Cost, $40/non-member. Otsego Grill, Morris Hall, SUNY Oneonta. 607-432-4500 or visit otsegocc.com…