Village Awaits DOSFinalization of LPC Strategic Investment Plan Follows Selection of Committee Members By DARLA M. YOUNGSCOOPERSTOWN The next seven to 10 months will be busy ones for the Village of Cooperstown, as officials work with the Department of State to identify projects that will be funded by a $4.5 million NY Forward grant. The award was announced on Thursday, March 2 during a special press conference held at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. According to the…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, APRIL 27 TOASTMASTERS—6:15-7:30 p.m. Join the Oneonta Toastmasters to practice your public speaking in a supportive environment. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and may be attended in person or online. Held at The Green Earth, 4 Market Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/OneontaToastmasters…
Letter from Maureen Dill Cannabis Sales Tax Revenues Needed We here in rural Otsego County are facing the crisis of a shortfall in emergency medical services, a problem that is growing not only across our area but also across New York State. There is a documented decline in volunteer EMS workers, and state government must be urged by everyone to seize the opportunity to apply cannabis tax revenues where they are most needed, as is being done in other states…
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Mravlja and helicopter crew members address students at Schenevus Central School during a recent visit. (Photo provided) Schenevus Students Enjoy Surprise Visit Former Student Flies in with Navy Helicopters, Crew SCHENEVUS—On Friday, April 21, Schenevus Central School students and staff waited eagerly outside as two Navy helicopters arrived and landed on the softball field. Matthew Mravlja, commanding officer of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-26 “Chargers” and a former SCS student, flew in from Virginia with two Navy…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Explore Exhibit “Swarm: Works by Ashley Norwood Cooper” FOOD FOR THOUGHT—12:30-2 p.m. Join artist Ashley Norwood Cooper for a special lunch followed by a tour of her exhibit, “Swarm: Works by Ashley Norwood Cooper,” which explores the creative lives of women, the awkwardness of family relationships and the schizophrenic role of the artist-mother-wife teacher. Cost, $30/non-member. Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. (607) 547-1400 or visit fenimoreartmuseum.org…
In Memoriam Anne Evans, 92 COOPERSTOWN—Anne Evans passed away peacefully on April 9, 2023, at the age of 92. Anne moved to Cooperstown in 1984 with her late husband, Gerald Evans, and was embraced by a wonderful community she came to love and cherish. Her surviving family—brother and sister-in-law Paul and Jeanette; sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Ofra, James and Elissa, and Julian; grandchildren Mikell, Kate, Eloise, and Nicholas; and great-granddaughter Olivia— would like to thank you for being that…
In Memoriam Nicholas J. Steckler 1959-2023 CHANDLER, AZ—Nicholas J. Steckler, age 63, of Mesa, Arizona and formally from Richfield Springs, passed away April 21, 2023 while in the care of The Dobson Inpatient Hospice Care Hospital Facility in Chandler, Arizona after a courageous five-year battle with colon/liver cancer. Nick, also known as Nicky, was born on August 28, 1959. He attended and graduated from Richfield Springs Central School. Shortly after graduating, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona and resided there until his…
In Memoriam Gerold D. Hill 1945-2023 FREDERICKSBURG, VA—Gerold D. Hill, 78, of Homosassa, Florida and formerly of Portlandville, New York, passed away on April 15, 2023 in Fredericksburg, VA. Gerold served for 30 years in the United States Navy. He was a retired chief petty officer and served in Vietnam. He was the owner/operator of Jerry’s Bait-n-Tackle from 1988 to 2008. Gerold enjoyed spending his time with family, hunting and fishing.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Author Talk & Jazz Double Header AUTHOR TALK—6 p.m. Stop in for a presentation by Marly Youmans, discussing her latest book “Seren of the Wildwood,” writing, and books in general. Cooperstown Village Library, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ JAZZ NIGHT—7 p.m. Appreciate jazz with the Empire Saxophone Quartet at Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown. (212) 391-3950 or visit facebook.com/the.mptf…
In Memoriam Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Schuster July 22, 1934 – January 27, 2023 MAUI, HAWAII—Rudy Schuster, 88, DVM, of Oneonta passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Maui, Hawaii with his loving wife, Gwen, and loving son, Chris, at his side. Rudy was born on July 22, 1934, in Mt. Hope, New York to German immigrants Emil Schuster and Clara Wiest Schuster. He is survived by his wife, Gwen; son Chris Schuster; daughter-in-law Judy Schuster; and his three grandchildren,…
