Hometown People: Feb. 14-15, 2019

Voting Now Open For CSO Conductor Contest  

Al Rubin, president, A&D Taxi, choral director Cindy Donaldson and Libby Cudmore, managing editor of the Hometown Oneonta, The Freeman’s Journal and AllOTSEGO.com, have all been announced as the competitors in this year’s Catskill Symphony Orchestra conductor contest.
One dollar equals one vote, and whoever raises the most money in the competition will win a chance to conduct the CSO in “Stars and Stripes Forever” during the Cabaret Concert, featuring the Sultans of String, on Saturday, March 9 at the Alumni Field House, SUNY Oneonta.

Oneonta YMCA Appoints Escher

Oneonta –  The Oneonta YMCA has appointed Bob Escher as the Team Leader/Friends of the Y. “The Y is a very special place,” said Escher. “The Y lives in every home of every person we serve. I grew up at The Y and it’s so nice to come back full circle and do my best to help others, regardless of income, who want and need this incredibly vital community asset.”
Bob’s role will focus on advocating the important work of the Y programs that transform the lives of others while supporting and increasing fundraising and membership revenue.
According to Frank Russo, Executive Director, The Oneonta Family YMCA serves over 17,000 people throughout Otsego and Delaware counties with a vast array of services each year.
Russo adds that “a locally known, skillful person such as Bob who will focus on advancing our Y mission and cause will be of great benefit for both the Oneonta Y and our community.”

SUSQUEHANNA SPCA SEEKS FOSTER FOR PUPPIES, MOM.

HARTWICK SEMINARY – A surrendered dog gave birth to six puppies overnight at the Susquehanna SPCA, and now the shelter is looking for a foster family to take in the mother, Jasmine, and her brood until the puppies are old enough to be adopted out. According to Becca Daly, communications coordinator, the ideal foster would be a quiet home, with no other pets or young children, and would be able to bring the dogs back to the shelter as necessary for medical appointments and checkups.
Daly said the dogs, including Jasmine, are all in good health and will be available for adoption after the puppies are weaned, usually 8-10 weeks.
Executive Director Stacie Haynes said that the owners did not tell them Jasmine was pregnant when they surrendered her last week, and when she came in this morning, she found the new puppies.
To volunteer, call (607) 547-8111 ext 100.

AMBROSE TOPS: Wyatt Ambrose, Oneonta, has been named to the Dean’s List at SUNY Purchase, where he is studying Jazz Music Performance.