OTSEGA HOSTS LIMITED CROWD Via Zoom, Chamber Hails Entrepreneurs In a sign of the times, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, holds up the Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award to the 10 people who, by state regulation, were all who could gather at this evening’s Otsego County Chamber “Tribute to the Entrepreneurial Spirit”; normally, more than 200 attend The Otesaga gala. In time of COVID-19, the ceremony was broadcast via Zoom . Applauding the senator are, clockwise from lower…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Fundraiser For Area Opera House VIRTUAL CONCERT – 7:30 p.m. Enjoy music by performer/songwriter John McCutcheon whose commitment to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines of many of the issues important to communities and workers. Cost, $5. Portion of proceeds support the Earlville Opera House. 315-691-3550 or visit www.earlvilleoperahouse.com/john-mccutcheon ANGEL TREE PROGRAM – Give the Gift of Christmas this holiday season. Adopt a family in need. Visit www.allotsego.com/angel-tree-program/ to learn how. CLICK HERE FOR…
Senator Presented With Bettiol Award Today, Chamber Will Also Recognize Otsego County’s Entrepreneurial Spirit…
IN MEMORIAM: Irma D. Cortese, 75; Pursued Insurance Career In Dallas ONEONTA – Irma D. (Boglioli) Cortese, 75, of Oneonta, who pursued a career in insurance in Dallas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Oneonta. She was born on Jan. 25, 1945, in The Bronx, daughter of the late Constantino and Ray (Hausman) Boglioli. Irma was raised in Pearl River. She married Frank Cortese, and they welcomed their son Francis Paul, before moving to Dallas in the mid 1970s. …
OUR ROCKEFELLER SPRUCE Thar She Goes! As more than 50 people look on, “Daddy Al” and Susan Dick’s huge Norway Spruce is lowered onto the flatbed that will carry it to Rockefeller Center, where it will be the centerpiece of Christmas celebrations that begin in early December. Inset, two woodsmen from Lynn Warren Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping, Newburgh, attach the harness to the spruce – midway up and at the bottom. Once cut, the crane lifted the harness, and the…
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SPRUCE HEADS TO NYC THURSDAY Only Oneonta Has 2 Trees Chosen By Rockefeller Center By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com WEST ONEONTA – Supervisor Bob Wood doesn’t want to brag, but there really is something special about the Town of Oneonta. “From my understanding, it’s the first time they’ve selected two trees from one community,” said Wood. “The rumor is they wanted it four years ago, but it wasn’t quite big enough.” With the 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce on “Daddy…
IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Jean Duesler, 83; Charter Member Of CV Emergency Squad CHERRY VALLEY – Barbara Jean (Baker) Duesler, 83, of Cherry Valley, a retired 27-year medical secretary at Bassett Hospital and charter member of the Cherry Valley Emergency Squad, passed away on Nov. 6, 2020, following a brief illness. Barbara was born on June 20, 1937, the daughter of Merrill and Dorothy (Wilms) Baker, in Gloversville. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1955. Barbara married Theodore Duesler on…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Celebrate Otsego County Business ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS – 4:30 p.m. Hop online to celebrate local businesses for their innovation, entrepreneurship, & resilience in the face of a global pandemic. Features videos by winners Theresa’s Emporium & Pathfinder Produce. Other winners include Custom Electronics receiving award the NBT Bank Distinguished Business of the Year, and NY State Senator James Seward receiving A. Bettiol, Jr., Distinguished Citizen Award. This years theme is #togetherwethrive. Register to participate on Zoom.…
