Furever Friends and Purrfect Pals Animals are good for us. They offer emotional support. They listen. They do not judge. And they are there when we feel lonely. They increase our opportunities to get outside, to exercise and to socialize. They love us unconditionally. This new weekly photo series highlights our pets—whether furry, feathered or scaled; with fins, paws or hooves—in recognition of the important role they play in our lives. We invite you to send your pictures to darlay@allotsego.com. Every…
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Editorial A Syrupy Salute to Spring Last Sunday the annual Sugaring Off celebration, heralding the evasive but long-hoped-for beginning of spring, made its first appearance of the season at The Farmers’ Museum. This event, which runs for four Sundays, offers maple syrup and everything that goes with it to myriad visitors; the village and farm buildings are open for exploration, and the animals are eager for a pat on the head. Sugaring Off Sundays anticipates the April opening of the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Catskill Community Players To Perform at Writers Salon WRITERS SALON—7:30 p.m. Stop by for open mic followed by a presentation/reading by this month’s featured presenter, The Catskill Community Players performing “Love or Best Offer.” Free, open to the public. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-2070 or visit canoneonta.org…
ZBA Denies Short-termRental Application By CASPAR EWIGCOOPERSTOWN Last Tuesday, March 7, 2023—in front of an overflow, standing-room-only crowd—the Village of Cooperstown Zoning Board of Appeals considered and ultimately denied an application by Mark and Margaret Curley, the owners of 40 Lake Street, to permit four of the residence’s five bedrooms to be used for short-term rentals. Prior to the hearing, the ZBA had received 24 letters and/or e-mails, all of which expressed the writers’ objection to the application. The same…
CFOC Opens 2023 Awards Cycle $150K in Funds Available; First Deadline is June 15 SPRINGFIELD As of March 1, the Community Foundation of Otsego County is accepting applications for its 2023 Awards Cycle. According to a recent press release, this year’s cycle includes the following new features: $150,000.00 total to be allocated. There are three categories—“Strengthening Our Community,” “Strengthening Our Nonprofits” and “Addressing Immediate Needs.” Deadlines: The first-round closes June 15, 2023 and the second round closes October 15, 2023.…
‘Be Our Guest’ Students Raise Fundsfor OHS Drama Club By JOEL J. PLUEONEONTA Student cast members of Oneonta High School’s upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast” were on hand to meet and greet members of the public at a special Disney Character Breakfast fund-raiser held in the school cafeteria on Saturday, March 4. Despite ominous clouds overhead and a snowstorm the previous evening, community members turned up in large numbers to support the students and local arts. Attendees—undeterred by…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Learn To Paint With Gelli GELLI PAINTING—5:30-7 p.m. Stop by the library for a fun evening of painting with gelli. Village Library of Cooperstown. (607) 547-8344 or visit facebook.com/VillageLibraryOfCooperstown/ BLOOD DRIVE—3-7 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Lauren’s High School, 55 Main Street, Laurens. Register at redcrossblood.org Before venturing out, call ahead to be sure the event has not been cancelled and check with your preferred weather service for road conditions. Stay…
In Memoriam Daniel Lee Schoellig, 69 1953-2023 WEST BURLINGTON—Daniel Lee Schoellig, 69, of West Burlington passed away doing what he loved on March 10, 2023. Daniel was born on October 31, 1953 in Cooperstown, the son of the late Fred and Anna (Gregory) Schoellig. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his in-laws, Jennie and Charles Gelatt, a granddaughter, Abigail Schoellig, a sister-in-law, Jean Schoellig, and his pup, Ralph.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Learn The Art Of Black & White Photography PHOTOGRAPHY—6:30 p.m. Explore the beauty and craft of black and white photography in three sessions hosted through Zoom on March 14, 21 and 28. Presented by the Huntington Memorial Library, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit facebook.com/hmloneonta/ TAX PREP—6-8 p.m. Get ready for tax season with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Hartwick college accounting students certified by the IRS, with their professor, will be available to provide…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 13 ‘St. Patrick’s Day in Plants’ with the Oneonta Federated Garden Club GARDEN CLUB—1 p.m. Join the Oneonta Federated Garden Club for its March meeting all about St. Patrick’s Day. Tony Antes, from the Binghamton Garden Club, will present a program about “St. Patrick’s Day in Plants” and the legends associated with St. Patrick and Ireland. Everyone will enjoy the trivia and all are welcome. Held at St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta. Visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067969369937 BLOOD DRIVE—2:30-6:30 p.m. Save up to…
