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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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 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,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, APRIL 24 Protect Your Four Legged Friends RABIES CLINIC—3-6 p.m. Free rabies vaccination for cats, dogs and ferrets. First come, first serve; bring your pet’s vaccine certificate for the vet’s reference. Susquehanna SPCA, 5082-5088 State Route 28, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8111 or visit sqspca.org/free-rabies-clinics/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Morris Men Bring the Morris Dance to Gilbertsville MORRIS MEN—Noon. Enjoy a performance of the morris dance, an old English country dance, by The Binghamton Morris Men with the Newtowne Morris Men of Boston, MA, the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers of New York City, and the Toronto Morris Men of Toronto, Ontario. Celebrate the spring and shake off the dark and gloom of winter with music, dance, and song. Free, donations gratefully accepted. Commercial Street,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Spiritual Festival Returns To Oneonta EARTH DAY. SHIFT FAIR—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out for the Spiritual Holistic Integrative Festive Transformation festival, featuring vendors, spiritual workshops, and practitioners offering psychic readings, aura paintings, and much more. Admission, $13/day. Held Saturday and Sunday, 4/22 & 23, at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. Visit shiftnewyork.webs.com CLEAN-UP—9 a.m. Join the Butternut Valley Alliance and Rotary Club for a fun Earth Day Clean-Up. Collect litter and…
