Pandemic Proof? Canoe & Kayak plans expansion By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com PORTLANDVILLE – Brent Baysinger looks over the calm waters of Goodyear Lake and the growing business empire he has built on its banks and said it feels humbling. “I am blessed,” he said. “I think the biggest thing is I am just so thankful for the support, not only from family and friends but also the local community.” Baysinger, a 2000 Cooperstown Central School graduate, was…
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Frozen Lakes, 20s Temperatures Bring Ice Fishermen Onto Lakes Temperatures down into the single digits Saturday night brought ice fishermen onto frozen local lakes that were open water as recently as last week. Kadyn Bosley, Hartwick, top photo, shows off bass he caught on Goodyear Lake Sunday morning. Spending the weekend on the ice with his father, this was the first of twenty catches of the day on Sunday. Inset, Kris Solovitch, Laurens, drills a hole in the Goodyear Lake,…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 Paddle To Save Scenic Lake PADDLE & PULL – 1 – 4 p.m. Enjoy fun socially distanced day to help pull up Water Chestnut stump portion of Goodyear Lake. Personal watercraft allowed, rentals available. Registration required. Meet at Fishing Access Site, St. Hwy. 28, Portlandville. 607-547-4488 or visit occainfo.org/calendar/paddle-and-pull-silver-lake-4/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Art & Music In The City Of The Hills ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL – 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Find vintage items, collectibles, art, more and enjoy variety of musical performances at City of the Hills Art & Music Festival. Main St., Oneonta. Visit cityofthehillsartsfestival.com…
IN MEMORIAM Steven C. Naatz, 67; Forester, Outdoorsman, Entrepreneur SCHENEVUS – Steven C. Naatz, 67, formerly of Goodyear Lake, a forester who could identify every tree and animal by its Latin name and proprietor of Naatz Excavating & Forestry, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019, with family by his side. Steve was born on Sept. 30, 1951, at Fox Hospital in Oneonta to Audrey V. (Baumann) and William M. Naatz of Emmons, the middle of five children. He graduated…
NO ONE HOME Goodyear Lake Trailer Charred A trailer home was heavily was destroyed, in a fire that broke out around 5:45pm at 920 Shady Acres, the mobile home park in Silliman Cove, Goodyear Lake. Above, Crews were on the scene within 7 minutes of the 911 call coming it. At right, Cooperstown firefighters Joel Bostwick and Billy Smith pry off roofing searching for straggling flames.The officer in charge, Milford Fire Chief Don Eckler, said “The fire was rolling out…
IN MEMORIAM: Thomas D. Hurley, 54; Longtime Custom Electronics Supervisor GOODYEAR LAKE – Thomas D. Hurley, 54, of Goodyear Lake, a longtime supervisor at Custom Electronics, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2019, at home. He was born on July 30, 1964, in New York City. He enjoyed spending time with his family, barbecues (especially cheeseburgers), was a lifelong Mets fan and liked motorcycles and classic cars.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 ‘The Great Lithuanian Bake-Off’ PLAY READINGS – 3 – 5:30 p.m. NEXT! Readings of New Works by Regional Playwrights. Plays to be announced January. The Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1400 or visit www.fenimoreartmuseum.org…
10 YOUNGSTERS TO BENEFIT Polar Bear Jump Planned Feb. 16 On Goodyear Lake MILFORD CENTER – The Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, and 10 youngsters will benefit from the proceeds, organizer Jamie Waters announced this morning. The benefit Chinese auction is planned Sunday, Jan. 27, at Milford Central School. Doors open at 12:30, and the drawing begins at 2:30. This is the 24th year Jamie and wife Brenda have organized the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 City of Hills Art Fest Today ART & MUSIC – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Outdoor street festival featuring outstanding regional artists, crafters, musicians, writers, more. Main St., Oneonta. 607-432-2070 or visit cityofthehillsartsfestival.com O-COUNTY FAIR – 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. See best Otsego County has to offer. Daily shows, rides, more. Highlights include equestrian Gymkhana, bicycle giveaway, truck pull, livestock parade of champions, Supreme Champion Showmanship, talent contest, more. Otsego County Fair, Mills St.,…
