Association’s Boat Parade Honors Scottie Baker, Otsego Lake

By WRILEY NELSON
OTSEGO LAKE

The Otsego Lake Association held its 11th Annual Boat Parade on the southern end of the lake on Saturday, July 6. The two dozen brightly decorated boats progressed from Brookwood Point to Lakefront Park in the traditional event to celebrate and protect the region’s greatest natural asset. This year, OLA and the community also honored OLA Vice President Scottie Baker, a beloved leader who passed away in April.

“Scottie joined OLA as a director representing the Town of Otsego in 2003, just a year after the organization was formed,” recalled Secretary Wayne Bunn. “She was co-president for a few years and then vice president, and always was incredibly passionate about the lake.”