‘Unity Vigil’ At 5:15 At Cooperstown Central COOPERSTOWN – A school-sponsored “Cooperstown Unity Vigil” is planned at 5:15 p.m. at the flag pole in front of the middle/high school. All are welcome Principal Donna Lucy organized the event after being approached by students in recent days interested in expressing their patriotism after last week’s post-election Facebook complaint and subsequent rally, according to school board President Theresa Russo.…
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BULLETIN Offer Satisfies Family, CCS President Reports By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.allotsego.com COOPERSTOWN – The CCS Board of Education has arranged an accommodation that is satisfactory to cancer-fighter Laurie Pestar and her family, board President Theresa Russo said a few moments ago. The school board had been challenged at Wednesday’s meeting by Mrs. Pestar’s son, Jeremy Denmeade, for a brief and impersonal letter the 30-year elementary school secretary had received advising her a six-month unpaid leave she had sought…
SUPPORT STRONG FOR CANCER FIGHTER 600 Sign 2 Students’ Petition Seeking Leave For Mrs. Pestar COOPERSTOWN – Two CCS students report they have created an online petition urging the school board to grant a six-month unpaid leave of absence to Laurie Pestar, the 30-year elementary school secretary who is fighting cancer. Senior Bobby Walker said he and a friend, McGuire Benton, collected 655 signatures today alone, and plan to deliver the petition at the next school board meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, NOV. 17 Learning the Stars To Learn How You Can Help Area Families This Holiday Season CLICK HERE. PLANETARIUM – 7-8 p.m. Sky Talk: Leonid Meteor Shower, Fall Galaxies, and video “Wonders of the Universe” SUNY Oneonta Planetarium, 108 Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta. Reservations required. Seats free. Info, oneonta.edu/planetarium/publicshow.asp OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 4-7 p.m. Pack a shoebox with items that will bring joy to children as they are delivered around the world. Collection point at Main St. Baptist…
CCS’ Reilly Hall Signs With Coker, Division II School In South Carolina…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, NOV. 13 CCS Production ‘Into The Woods’ THEATER – 2 p.m. High School musical, “Into the Woods.” Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave, Cooperstown. Info, cooperstowncs.org ART EXHIBIT – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Drawings “Life on the Family Farm in the 40s & 50s” by Lavern Kelly. The Art Garage, 689 Beaver Meadow Rd., Cooperstown. Info, (607)547-5327 or email leartgarage@gmail.com or visit the FACEBOOK page. SOUP! – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., “Second Sunday Soup,” serving homemade hot soup every…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOV. 12 CSO Concert Features Tenor Jon Fredric West THEATER – 7 p.m. High School musical, “Into the Woods.” Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave., Cooperstown. Info, cooperstowncs.org SYMPHONY – 7:30 p.m. Catskill Symphony presents Concert II: Featuring Tenor Jon Frederic West performing Wagner and Vaughan Williams. Symphony also performs Brahms Symphony No. 2. Tickets $30, free admission for veterans, children and the adults who bring them. Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta. Info, tickets, (607) 436-2670, www.catskillsymphony.net…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOV. 11 Art For The Holiday Veterans Day. HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE – 5-7 p.m. Holiday gift giving themed exhibit opening. All pieces by member artists. Village Hall, 22 Main St, Cooperstown. Info, www.cooperstownart.com or (607)547-9777 THEATER – 7 p.m. “Into the Woods.” High School musical. Cooperstown Central School, 39 Linden Ave, Cooperstown. Info, cooperstowncs.org SEMINAR – 8-10 a.m. “Business Planning.” Registration required. Cost: $35. Otsego Co. Chamber of Commerce session meets at Northern Eagle Beverages…
IN MEMORIAM: Tony Schifano, 69; Medical Administrator, CCS Teacher COOPERSTOWN – Anthony John Schifano, 69, who found his vocation in teaching after years in medical administration, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, 2016, at home with his family by his side. Tony was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Pittston, Pa., a son of the late Angelo and Grace (Marranca) Schifano. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy as a dental technician on Dec. 27, 1968. His last…
Candidate Ainsworth Introduced At Tonight’s School Board Meeting COOPERSTOWN – Marielle Ainsworth, who is unopposed for an open seat in the Tuesday, May 17, Cooperstown Central budget vote and election, was introduced to attendees at this evening CCS board meeting by President Teresa Russo. She is running for the seat vacated by Andrew Marietta, who was elected to the county Board of Representatives last fall. Board Vice President Mary Leonard is running unopposed for a second.…
