Locals: People & BusinessesIn the News 03/30/2023 PROMISING POWERS: Maya Powers of Worcester was one of several students recently recognized by the Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College. The Pi of New York chapter held its annual induction and banquet with nine newly-elected members of high scholarly attainment. Prizes were also awarded to five outstanding juniors and six promising sophomores, including Powers, a member of Elmira College’s Class of 2025. Phi Beta Kappa, the…
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SUNY Delhi Unveils Land Acknowledgement Plaque DELHISUNY Delhi unveiled a plaque on campus recently to acknowledge that the college stands on the homeland of the Kanien’keha:ka, one of the five founding nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The plaque is dedicated to the past, present and future Indigenous people in the Delhi community.…
The Locals December 15, 2022 THEY KILLED IT: Last month, Cooperstown Central School presented “She Kills Monsters,” a play “The New York Times” deemed “the hot school play” in 2020 and which reporter Elisabeth Vincentelli described as “… a story about kids who make up stories. This is a story in which girls wield swords, queer kids are cool and nerds rule the earth.” The play—by self-styled playwright, screenwriter and geek Qui Nguyen—tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young…
Hanford Mills Exploration Day The 2022 exploration days at Hanford Mills are designed to give visitors a chance to explore the mill and experience a variety of engaging activities and programs. “Our Exploration Day, Metal at the Mill, will focus on the sustainable use of metals and a variety of other materials,” Kajsa Harley, Executive Director said. “Thanks to a generous sponsorship by NCYM Insurance, admission to this Exploration Day will be free.” SUNY Delhi’s Sustainability Program and Green Team…
Oneonta Man crosses the finish line in Boston Marathon Thomas Slicer hasn’t been a marathon runner all of his life. “I only started training for marathons last year,” he said. “Before that I was training for all of the shorter distance races.” Mr. Slicer turns 28 in June, and he just finished his first Boston Marathon in April — the average age for male runners in that 26.2-mile run is 42. It’s the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as…
Nelson Mondaca nominated for Culinary Student Chef of the Year We have a gem amongst us in Otsego County: meet Chile native Nelson Modaca, a 20-year Marine vet and rising culinary star. Spoiler alert: he plans on opening a French-infused restaurant in our area in 2023! Mr. Modaca is making a name for himself in the Hospitality and Culinary school at SUNY Delhi. He’s taking an honors class every semester in addition to his current academic schedule. He’s pushing himself to be…
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 THURSDAY, MAY 28 Reading Literary, Speculative Fiction READING – 7 – 8:30 p.m. English professors from SUNY Delhi share their creative writing in literary & speculative genres. Includes Q&A session after reading. Sponsored by Huntington Memorial Library. 607-432-1980 or visit www.facebook.com/hmloneonta/…
IN MEMORIAM: Martha Delello, 78; Filled Key Roles At St. Mary’s Parish ONEONTA – Martha Mary Delello, 78, who filled many leadership roles over the years at Oneonta’s St. Mary’s Roman Catholic parish, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. She was born on Aug. 12, 1941, in Oneonta, the daughter of Patsy and Matilda (Martin) Delello. She was the youngest of 13 children. A lifelong area resident, Martha was a graduate of St.…
IN MEMORIAM: Carol H. Uhlig, 79; Oneontan Led CSEA At SUNY Delhi ONEONTA — Carol H. Uhlig, 79, of Oneonta, CSEA president during two decade at SUNY Delhi, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at her home. She was born on Oct. 19, 1940, in Peekskill, the daughter of the late Grady and Marion Hardwick. Carol graduated from SUNY Oneonta with an associate degree. She married Edward Uhlig on Oct. 15, 1961.…