PEOPLE & BUSINESSES IN THE NEWS March 9, 2023 COMMUNITY VOICESFive immigrants now living in the area—Al Amendolare (Frankfort), Natalia McPherson (Index), Paula Rudloff (Cooperstown), Emelia Williams (Index), and Cristina Hansen Ruiz (Cooperstown)—shared their personal experiences of adjusting to life in the United States during a panel discussion held on Sunday, January 22 at the Village Library of Cooperstown. The panelists, hailing from various countries, spoke about the cultural differences they faced, as well as the struggles with racism and…
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News from the Noteworthy: Helios Care Plan for Aging, Advance Directive Vital for Seniors Over the last couple of weeks, two well-known public figures have selected to seek hospice services. One is former President Jimmy Carter and the other actor Tom Sizemore. Sadly, Tom Sizemore just died with a relatively short hospice stay, while President Carter remains on hospice. We at Helios Care believe that the longer one is on hospice, up to six months or more, the greater the…
Thinning of Deer Herdthe Only Viable Solution By SANDRA BRIGHTONEONTA I used to consider myself an animal lover, against harming any living creature. I still care about animals, very much, but my concern has grown to envelop all of nature; because of this, I now advocate reducing the deer herd. There’s a delicate balance, and if one species thrives, it is often at the expense of others. As a prey species, deer evolved to have multiple births. In the absence…
Onward and Upward ONEONTA—Ellin Falin captured this photograph of her handsome fellow, Basil, after he successfully climbed his first tree. This new weekly series highlights animals and the important role they play in our lives— whether furry, feathered or scaled; with fins, paws or hooves. We invite you to send your photos to darlay@allotsego.com. Every week, we’ll select at least one animal to be highlighted in the newspapers and online. All photos will appear on our website, in the “Furever…
OHS Drama Club Disney Character ‘Breakfeast’ Is This Saturday ONEONTA—The Oneonta High School Drama Club will host “Belle’s Disney Character Breakfeast” on March 4 from 9 a.m. to noon in the OHS Cafeteria. The “breakfeast” includes: pastries, pancakes, bacon and/or sausage, eggs, juice, plus coffee, tea, and cocoa at a cost of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for teens. Kids 12 and under eat free Also featured at this event will be photos with the characters, storytime with Belle and…
The Partial Observer Adventures in Casting: ‘Roadhouse Coup’ an Otsego County Who’s Who Folks throughout the area have asked me at least a thousand times, “How did you get all those leaders of Otsego County to be in your film?” Here’s the “Reader’s Digest” version. I first met former Oneonta Police Chief Douglas Brenner while working on another project. The introduction went something like this: “Hi! My name is Lori. You don’t know me, but I’m going to make a…
In Other News ONEONTA—Opportunities for Otsego, a community action agency focused on alleviating poverty in the county, recently held a Point-in-Time meeting in conjunction with the Oneonta Police Department to give a count of the homeless on Thursday, January 26. Blankets, provided by the Southern Tier Homeless Coalition, were given to the OPD to give to any unsheltered individuals they encounter. The official results of the Point-in-Time count will be released in April by STHC, the organizers of the count…
In Memoriam Janet B. Fikes 1936-2023 BURLINGTON FLATS—Janet B. Fikes, 86, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 in Oneonta. Janet was born on October 1, 1936 in Burlington Flats, New York. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 67 years, Arleigh Fikes, and her parents, Ward and Wilma (Cole) Baulch. She is survived by a daughter, Cindi Sue (Phil) Mancino of Rome; a son, Terry (Nanette) Fikes of Burlington Flats; grandchildren…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, December 3 Oneonta Gears Up For The Holidays HOLIDAY PARADE —10 a.m. Come out for some holiday cheer and celebrate Santa’s arrival in the “Home for the Holidays” Parade. Followed by the Mice on Main Scavenger hunt. Main Street Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or visit destinationoneonta.com/holiday-fun GINGERBREAD JUBILEE—11 a.m. Community members, organizations, businesses and others create their most creative gingerbread houses on the theme of their favorite board game. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 376-7599 or…
In Memoriam Susan R. Hughson, 87 May 16, 1935 – November 22, 2022 PRINCETON, NJ – Susan Rosenheim Hughson, 87, died peacefully on November 22, 2022. A lifelong resident of Oneonta, New York, Susan had moved to Princeton earlier in the year to be near family. Susan was born in Oneonta on May 16, 1935. The daughter of Frederic Rosenheim and Pauline (Polly) Borden Rosenheim, she attended Bugbee School and Oneonta High School. In 1957, Susan graduated from Mount Holyoke…