Reasons to be Cheerful Editorial: March 31, 2022 In the beautiful 1979 movie “Being There,” Peter Sellers portrays a gentle and illiterate gardener who implausibly becomes a national sensation in a world gone wrong amid deep recession and winter malaise. A talk show host asks him for his outlook on the nation’s economic future. He pauses for a moment and says, “In the garden, growth has its seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter.…
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Oberacker, Molinaro, Tague tout gas tax break as small biz economic relief From left to right — Malkit Singh, Tony Singh, Inderjit Singh, Paul Singh, Monty Singh, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, Gurdev Singh, Assemblyman Chris Tague, Senator Peter Oberacker, Harry Singh and Javin, and Billy Singh. Sen. Peter Oberacker (R-Schenevus) and Assemblyman Chris Tague (R-Schoharie) hosted Congressional candidate Marc Molinaro on a March 18 trip through Otsego County to visit area businesses and discuss plans to relieve rising…
Milford landmark set for spring reopening The Elm Inn stands out at Milford’s four corners, but it has stood vacant since closing in 2017. “We kept driving by and we loved the building and the area,” said Kat and Dan Wifnosky. “We couldn’t figure out why it sat empty for so long. We had such vision for it.” So they bought it in January of this year. They also packed their belongings to move from Illinois to Otsego County, where…
In Memoriam Robert O. Schorf, 74 Jan. 26, 1948 – Feb. 6, 2022 MILFORD – Robert O. Schorf, know as “Bob” to many was a long-time resident of Milford and passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February 6, 2022, at his home in Milford. He was 74. Raised on Long Island, he was born January 26, 1948, in Port Jefferson the son of Oscar and Elizabeth Schorf. After graduating from Newfield High School in Centereach, he attended Suffolk County Community College.…
In Memoriam Kathleen A. Stiefel, 71 May 16, 1950 – January 11, 2022 Oh sweet child, I watch as you tell people I am gone. I know it’s your delicate way of saying I have died but what you don’t realize is that your statement couldn’t be further from the truth. While it seems this way, I promise you I am not gone. Pieces of me drifted to eternity but the most meaningful pieces of who I was and who…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 17 Tree Identification Walk With OCCA MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY WINTER WALK – 10 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy the beauty of winter on this tree ID walk while you stretch your legs, get some fresh air. Dress appropriately for weather on this , bring your own water. Free, registration required. Presented by Otsego County Conservation Association at Robert V. Riddell State Park, Davenport. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/winter-walk/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 Winter Fun at Glimmerglass SNOW TUBING – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get outside for some winter fun, gliding down a slope on a snow tube. Weather & staff dependent, call Friday for most up-to-date information. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527 Co. Rd. 51, Cooperstown. 607-547-8662 or visit www.facebook.com/GlimmerglassStatePark/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 Theatrical Presentation of ‘Honk Jr.’ THEATER – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy theatrical production of ‘Honk Jr.’ as presented by the Starstruck Players youth troop. Cost, $15/adult. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-432-1800 or visit www.facebook.com/OrpheusTheatre/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 Springfield Reads Stories of Kindness SPRINGFIELD READS – 4 p.m. Bring the kids to listen to community members read stories of kindness. Presented at Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JANUARY 10 Donate to Save a Life BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 305 Main St., Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
