Editorial Saving Fido and Creating Memories A few months ago the New York State House and Senate voted to approve the shutdown of the puppy-mill-to-New York pipeline, ending the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. The bills await the governor’s signature. They have taken an inordinately long time to reach Hochul, having been first introduced in March, 2019. Among the relentless fighters for this shutdown is our own Stacie Haynes, Executive Director of…
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Susquehanna SPCA To Host Gathering to Support the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill The Susquehanna Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be hosting a press conference in support of the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill which will end the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in a retail setting while also allowing for collaboration with organizations to facilitate adoptions of animals. The conference will be held Wednesday, August 17 at 10 a.m. at the Susquehanna SPCA located at SQSPCA, 5082-5088 State…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Dog Show and Fair DOG SHOW – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the entire family out for a fun day with the dogs. Register to show off your four-legged friend in classes ranging from smallest to biggest to best costume and more. There will also be vendors, food truck, children’s activities, and more for the two-legged family members. Entry fee, $15 includes a bandanna & registration for 1 class. Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 St. Hwy.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 2 Cook Healthy with the Cornell Cooperative Extension COOK-A-LONG – 5:30 p.m. Join nutrition educator for 6 week series of classes on the why and how of healthy eating. Nutrition lesson includes a cook-a-long dish each week with a recipe. Free, registration required. Presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. 518-234-4303 ext. 120 or visit cceschoharie-otsego.org/events/2021/11/22/whats-for-dinner-virtual…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Soprano Presents ‘American Voices’ with the Oneonta Concert Association CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Join the Oneonta Concert Association for fun concert featuring soprano Rachel Schutz performing with pianist Spencer Myer and featuring young artist Louis Doherty. Cost, $25/adult. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-433-7252 or visit oneontaconcertassociation.org/rachel-schutz-soprano-and-spencer-myer-piano-march-19-2021/ BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. p.m. Donate today to receive an exclusive Red Cross T-Shirt while supplies last. Zion Episcopal Church, 162…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 7 Seniors Walking Club WALKING CLUB – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun walk on Mondays & Fridays with friends old and new and listen to music of the 70s. Free for members, non-members aged 50+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 547-2800, ext. 109 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com…
In Memoriam Jeffrey P. Osterhoudt, 74 October 10 1947 – December 31, 2021 WESTVILLE – Jeffrey Paul Osterhoudt, a long-time area resident, passed away Friday evening, December 31, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. He was 74. Born October 10, 1947, in Albany, Jeff spent the first few weeks of his life in an orphanage, then was adopted by Napoleon W. and Shirley (MacPherson) Osterhoudt and came to live with them in Oneonta. He went on to graduate from Oneonta High…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 Dawn Photography on the Lake PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION – 7 – 8 a.m. Enjoy early morning walk and photo lesson all about how to photograph Otsego lake at sunrise. Presented by staff member Kevin Gray providing tips on composition, light & shadow, techniques and more. Cost, $17/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 History of Sharon Springs HISTORY PROGRAM – 7 p.m. “Jewish Life in Sharon Springs” with Henry Heinbach. Free webinar, pre-registration required. Presented by Sharon Historical Society. Call 518-860-5513 or visit www.sharonhistoricalsocietyny.org to register.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Sunrise Photography walk on the lake PHOTOGRAPHY EXCURSION – 6 – 7 a.m. Enjoy early morning walk and photo lesson all about how to photograph Otsego lake at sunrise. Presented by staff member Kevin Gray providing tips on composition, light & shadow, techniques and more. Cost, $17/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…