HUD Funds To Combat Area Homelessness OFO Receives $716,456.00 By TED MEBUSTONEONTAThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $1,162,978.00 commitment to two area homeless housing and services organizations, Opportunities for Otsego in Otsego County and Catholic Charities of Chenango County, on Thursday, February 2. OFO received $716,456.00 while the CCCC received $446,522.00. Alicka Ampry-Samuel, HUD regional administrator Region II, New York and New Jersey, presented the grants to organizational representatives Dan Maskin, chief executive officer of OFO,…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Support Community Arts Network of Oneonta CHILI BOWL—Noon to 4 p.m. Local amateur and professional cooks compete to make the best chili, and you get to pick the winner. Stop by to sample the different chili concoctions and purchase one of the custom bowls for sale to support arts in Oneonta. Admission, $20/person. Community Arts Network of Oneonta, Wilber Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit canoneonta.org/chili-bowl-fundraiser TAX PREP—10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m.…
In Memoriam Dr. Rudolph Schuster, 88 July 22, 1934 – January 27, 2023 ONEONTA—Rudy Schuster, DVM, 88, of Oneonta, passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 in Maui Memorial Medical Center with his loving wife, Gwen, and loving son, Chris, by his side. A full obituary will follow in the spring and a celebration of life will be held in the summer. Arrangements by: Norman’s Mortuary—Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. Online condolences: www.NormansMortuary.com fddf dfdfdfdf…
Oneonta QoL Committee Presents Deer Update By TED MEBUSTONEONTAThe City of Oneonta’s Common Council Quality of Life/Infrastructure Committee met to discuss, among other topics, the recommendations made by the Deer Management Task Force, a volunteer group of Oneonta residents commissioned to research solutions to deer overpopulation in the city, on January 30. The issue of overpopulation, as the DMTF stated, has environmental and public health consequences, which they identified in an itemized report as: landscaping damage and economic impact; frequent…
Off the Cuff/On the Record Beau Sasser Editor’s Note: From time to time, we will publish interviews with performers, dignitaries, authors and assorted others in this new feature, “Off the Cuff/On the Record.” Enjoy! COOPERSTOWN—Veteran organist Beau Sasser will be joined by Justin Henricks on guitar and Bill Carbone on drums when the Beau Sasser Trio takes the stage on Friday, February 10 at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. Their performance, part of the Cooperstown Concert Series’ 53rd season, begins at…
Schenevus To Hold Final Annexation Vote To the Editor: On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 between the hours of noon and 8 p.m., Schenevus community members will have the opportunity to vote upon the following proposition: that effective July 1, 2024, Schenevus Central School District be annexed to Worcester Central School District. Worcester residents approved the annexation last November, and this is the second and final opportunity for Schenevus residents to vote. Mr. Jeffrey Bennett was appointed as interim superintendent on…
Housing Project Goes Back to Drawing Board Changes in disturbed acreage, litigation stall project plans By CASPAR EWIGCOOPERSTOWNFurther development of the proposed Bassett Hospital Averill Road housing project, for which the Cooperstown Board of Trustees had issued a special permit on January 5, has been stalled due to litigation instituted by adjacent property owners. On January 18, 2023, Michael Swatling and Carolyn O’Brien filed a petition in the Madison County Supreme Court in which they alleged that the Cooperstown Board…
Chili Bowl Is Back ONEONTACommunity Arts Network of Oneonta will hold the 18th annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off and Fundraiser on Saturday, February 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at 11 Ford Avenue. Hundreds of locals come to purchase bowls handcrafted by local artists and taste delicious chilis. This popular Oneonta foodie competition is back in February, but has moved to the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Cooperstown Concert Series Presents the Beau Sasser Trio CONCERT—7:30 p.m. Join the Cooperstown Concert Series for a performance by the Beau Sasser Trio, where they pay tribute to the classic organ trio sound with soul classics in the boogaloo and acid jazz stylings. Tickets, $20/person. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. Visit cooperstownconcertseries.org BLOOD DRIVE—9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red Cross. Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta. Register at redcrossblood.org BLOOD DRIVE—9…
In Memoriam Robert P. Ulesky, 91 September 16, 1931 – February 2, 2023 COOPERSTOWN – Robert P. Ulesky, 91, of Cooperstown, New York passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born to Peter and Mary (Mae) Ulesky in Newark, New Jersey on September 16, 1931. He grew up in Irvington, New Jersey. He attended St. Leo’s Grammar School. Bob graduated from Seton Hall Prep and entered Immaculate Conception Seminary. After his ordination, Bob…
