Memorial Day Weekend 2023 Highlights OTSEGO COUNTY—Municipalities throughout Otsego County held parades on Monday, May 29 to honor and mourn military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Below, representatives of American Legion Post 579, Cooperstown, deliver remarks in remembrance of fallen service members before a wreath laying ceremony (photo by Wriley Nelson). Below middle, Oneonta celebrated one of its own this year, fallen Army officer Christopher Eramo. Read more on page 11 (photo by Joel…
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Sponsors, Donors Sought in Conjunction with SQSPCA Benefit Event By DARLA M. YOUNGSCOOPERSTOWN Coming off its most successful year ever of aiding homeless and surrendered animals, and those seized by law enforcement, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking sponsors and selling tickets for its first Helping Paws Fashion Show and Benefit to be held on Thursday, June 8 at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. The SQSPCA’s intake numbers have been increasing every year since 2015…
Oneonta Police Officer Sara Lottridge seen marching alongside a riderless horse in honor of Christopher Robert Eramo. (Photo by Joel J. Plue) Oneonta Community Comes Out in Force To Honor One of Its Own By JOEL J PLUEONEONTA On Memorial Day, May 29, Oneontans gathered outside Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center at 9 a.m. for a parade in honor of our nation’s heroes and local fallen soldier Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo. Hundreds of enthusiastic community members,…
Communities Unite To Save Lake Engineers Recommend Low-pressure Septics By DAN SULLIVANRICHFIELD SPRINGS Early in 2023, a unique coalition of four Otsego municipalities and a citizen-led lake association joined in a Memorandum of Agreement to fund an engineering study. The purpose of the study was to determine what type of sewer system might best serve Canadarago Lake residents. The study, completed by Delaware Engineering of Albany and Oneonta, was ready for public presentation by mid-May. On Tuesday, May 23, a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Photography class presented by Hutnington Memorial Library PHOTOGRAPHY—6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn to take beautiful water photographs with photographer Jim Johnston. Whether a colorful reflection in a quiet pond, the silk of a slow moving stream, the rush of a waterfall, or a foggy morning, this class will teach you simple techniques to make beautiful images possible. Workshop continues 6/8 and 6/15. Registration required. Presented online by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/…
The view from Mohican Farm. (Photo courtesy of Otsego County Conservation Association) OCCA To Hold Meet, Greet Event SPRINGFIELD—The Otsego County Conservation Association will host its “Mohican Meet and Mingle” on Friday, June 9 from 6-9 p.m., adjacent to the historic Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden at Mohican Farm in Springfield. OCCA Executive Director Amy Wyant, board members, and staff will be on hand to talk informally about the organization’s projects and initiatives in areas such as clean energy, environmental education, planning,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Seniors Learn To Paint With Oils SENIOR PAINTING—10-11:30 a.m. Seniors aged 55+ are invited to learn to paint with oils with library curator Judith Jaquith, an accomplished artist who has exhibited several times. Free, space limited, registration required. Materials provided. Worcester-Schenevus Library, 170 Main Street, Worcester. (607) 397-7309 or visit facebook.com/WorcesterSchenevus WARD MEETING—6 p.m. Residents of the First Ward of the City of Oneonta are invited to a meeting hosted by Common Council Member Luke…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 30 Adirondack Mountain Club Hike at Thatcher State Park COMMUNITY HIKE—9:45 a.m. All are invited for a group hike with the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. Bring weather appropriate clothing, gear, enough water to stay hydrated and be aware of your level of fitness. Contact hike leader for more information. This week’s hike will be at Thacher State Park, Voorheesville, with hike leader Glenda Bolton. (607) 432-7485 or visit susqadk.org DINE FOR A CAUSE—Each…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 29 Otsego County Remembers The Fallen ONEONTA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE —10 a.m. Commemorate our country’s fallen soldiers. The day will begin with a parade (line-up at 9 a.m. and step off at 10), to commemorate Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo. A riderless horse will be included as a salute to the fallen, with CWO3 Shawn Hubner, who serves in the deceased’s unit, hand carrying the battalion colors from Fort Wainwright to Oneonta and marching…
Still Time to Sign Up for Memorial Golf Tourney RICHFIELD SPRINGS—More than $1,000.00 in prizes are being offered at this year’s Lyn Edinger Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Sunday, June 4 at the Meadow Links Golf Course, 476 County Highway 27, Richfield Springs. The golf tournament is the primary fundraiser for the Cooperstown Rotary Foundation, a non-profit, tax deductible organization. Funds from the tournament support community programs including the Michael Mayne Scholarship at Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES and donations to…
