In Memoriam Maria Tripp, 86 February 15, 1937 – May 9, 2023 COOPERSTOWN—With the love of her husband, Wendell, her family, and her many friends in her heart, Maria Tripp of Cooperstown passed away at Bassett Hospital on May 9 after a brief illness. She leaves a robust legacy of love, kindness and affection that will live on through all who knew her. Maria was born to Hector and Popi Kontinou on February 15, 1937 in Athens, Greece. She endured…
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Still Time To Register for Coalition Meeting WILLIAMSVILLE—On Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., the New York Coalition for Open Government will hold its Annual Meeting via Zoom. The public is invited to take part, to learn about the coalition’s accomplishments in 2022. People from across the state who stood up for open government will also be recognized. The featured speaker is Mark Mahoney, editor of Schenectady’s “The Daily Gazette” and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Those interested may register to…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 16 Support Super Heroes Humane Society DONATE—Noon to 2 p.m. Donate pottery, houseplants, seedlings, or cuttings of plants to the popular Plant and Pottery Sale to support the animals cared for by Super Heroes Humane Society. They are also looking for outdoor garden items in good shape, such as garden statues, wind chimes, bird houses/feeders and garden furniture. Held at 160 Pony Farm Road, Oneonta. (607) 441-3227 or visit facebook.com/superheroeshs/ ONEONTA VOTE—11 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 15 Concert & Community Musical Workshop COMMUNITY CONCERT & WORKSHOP—10 a.m. The Little Delaware Youth Ensemble invites the community to enjoy a performance featuring the Emmy award-winning Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet from NYC. Followed at 12:15 by a musical jam/workshop for local musicians (primarily string instruments). Free. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. littledelawareyouthensemble@yahoo.com or visit ldye.org SENIOR MEALS—11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to enjoy a delicious meal each Monday through Friday. Suggested donation is…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 14 Enjoy Theatrical Production of ‘Rent’ at Foothills PAC THEATER—3 p.m. Orpheus Theatre presents “Rent,” the rock musical about living for today featuring local talent. Tickets, $20/adult. Presented at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 432-1800 or visit orpheustheatre.ticketleap.com/rent/details ATV SAFETY—May 15 through July 15, the first 25 Schoharie and Otsego county residents who complete the online ATV safety course can receive free helmets and goggles from Bennet Motor Sales, Fly Creek. (518)…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 13 First Adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’ Premiers at Foothills PAC PREMIER—3 & 6 p.m. The community is invited for the first-ever showing of the first-ever adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, “The Monkey,” about a cursed monkey doll and a man facing a nightmare from his past. Adapted by Spencer Sherry and filmed around the capital region with local talent. Free admission. Concessions and cash bar available (21+). Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MAY 12 Spring Nature Walk NATURE GROUP—Noon. Join the Otsego County Conservation Association for a fun seasonal walk and pond study around the covered bridge and beaver pond trails. This group, geared for homeschooled students but open to everyone, will examine the wetlands, beaver ponds, and Shadow Brook for nesting waterfowl, macro-invertebrates, and signs of local animals. Will also discuss adaptations, plant ID and the park’s natural history. Please dress for the weather. Glimmerglass State Park, 1527…
Group Receives Its Certificationfor Refugee Settlement By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA The Otsego Refugee Resettlement Coalition recently announced its certification as a Private Sponsor Group with the Welcome Corps Program. On April 24, the ORRC was informed that it has been matched with a refugee family which will be arriving in one or two months. “This country was built on immigrants,” said Debra Marcus, one of the founders of the coalition. “We felt sure that this community would welcome new families and…
Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, speaks during the Commissioning Ceremony of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) in New York City. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner) USS Cooperstown: It’s Official By CASPAR EWIGNEW YORK CITY With the exhortation “Man Our Ship and Bring Her to Life,” and to the cheers and applause of her crew, Alba Tull commissioned the vessel Cooperstown into the fleet of the…
Otsego 2000 Invites Houses of WorshipTo Join Open House By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN Otsego 2000 has invited historic churches and other houses of worship to participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 13th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 20 and 21. Sacred Sites, the NYLC’s only major statewide program, celebrates the diversity and history of New York’s houses of worship. The open house has attracted thousands of visitors to religious buildings over the last decade to learn about their…
