BURLINGTON MOM, DAUGHTER SHINE Methodists’ Sewing Club Making Scarce Face Masks By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com BURLINGTON FLATS – The sewing that Michealle Cole, a Cooperstown Central second-grade teacher, uses as her “therapy” will help protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. “All I want to do is put a smile on people’s face,” she said. “Sewing is my therapy.” Cole, part of the Fly Creek United Methodist quilting group, has made more than 75 face masks to be donated to…
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IN MEMORIAM: Nellie M. Knorr, 92; Ran Excursion Railroad Downstate BURLINGTON FLATS – Nellie M. Knorr, 92, of Burlington Flats, who operated the Casey Jones Railroad in Rockland County with her husband, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Nellie was born on Oct. 26, 1927, in New City, the daughter of the late John and Carrie Garrison Mackey. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband William H. Knorr in…
ANIMAL-CRUELTY PROBE LAUNCHED Dog Rescued With Missing Leg By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com BURLINGTON FLATS – The Susquehanna SPCA rescued a senior German shepherd Zoe who was found injured and in an inadequate shelter at a home in Burlington Flats. “A passerby noticed this dog tied outside and that her leg looked like it had been blown off,” said Stacie Haynes, executive director. With the help of Otsego County 911, State Police, and Anita Vitullo of Staffworks, the…
IN MEMORIAM: Wayne R. Bennett, 53; Troy Native Lived In Burlington Flats BURLINGTON FLATS – Wayne R. Bennett, 53, who owned a snack-food distribution business for more than 25 years, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2019, in Cooperstown . Wayne was born on April 11, 1965, in Troy, the son of the late Richard R. and Patricia E. Collins Bennett.…
IN MEMORIAM: Anne L. Weiss, 81; 40-Year Employee Of Otsego Mutual BURLINGTON FLATS – Anne L. Weiss, 81, a 40-year employee of Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Co. in Burlington Flats, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday Dec. 14, 2018. Anne was born on Feb. 4, 1937 in Burlington Flats, the daughter of the late Lowell F. and Helen E Nichols Mayne. Anne was a lifetime resident of the area, graduating from Edmeston Central School before graduating from the…
IN MEMORIAM: Elizabeth Berberick, 94, Burlington Flats; Survivors Include 5 Sons BURLINGTON FLATS – Elizabeth “Betty” Rose (Sullivan) Berberick, 94, who raised five sons here, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford. She was born on Nov. 5, 1924, in West Winfield, a daughter of the late John L. and Ada Lena (Laraby) Sullivan. On May 8, 1945, in West Winfield, she was united in marriage to William Donald Berberick, a blessed…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Celebrate The Harvest Season HARVEST FESTIVAL – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2 days of music, performances, activities, workshops, meet the animals, learn about old-time trades, participate in the harvest. Entry, $12/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/Harvest-Festival BENEFIT JAM SESSION – 3 – 10 p.m. “Play it Forward” all day jam session with musicians from Florida, Long Island, Brooklyn mix with local musicians. All instruments, genres, vocalists invited. Enjoy raffles, BBQ, music. All…
IN MEMORIAM: Gabriel D. Lawrence, 16; Junior Loved Outdoors, Excelled At Golf BURLINGTON FLATS – Gabriel Donald Lawrence, 16, was called home unexpectedly Friday Aug. 31, 2018, in Edmeston. Gabriel was born on Dec. 12, 2001, at Bassett Birthing Center in Cooperstown, the son of Gary and Paula (Clark) Lawrence. Gabe, also known as “Nator”, spent his 16 years in the Edmeston-Burlington community growing with his family and friends. He was entering his junior year at Edmeston Central and was…
IN MEMORIAM: Raymond D. Greising, 77; Farmed, Worked For Thering Equipment BURLINGTON FLATS – Raymond D. Greising, 77, who spent his career in farming and the farm-equipment sector, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at his home. Ray was born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Ulsterville, Ulster County, on the family farm. He was the son of the late Joseph and Emily LeMaire Greising.…
IN MEMORIAM: Josephine Colburn; Craftswoman; Raised Goats, Ponies BURLINGTON FLATS – Josephine Elizabeth Jacobs Colburn, 87, Burlington Flats, who raised goats and ponies with her late husband, passed away Monday Jan. 8, 2018, in Cooperstown. Josephine was born on Dec. 16, 1930, on Christian Hill in Fly Creek, the daughter of the late Charles Eugene and Myrtie Thompsons Jacobs.…
