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Welch: Mother’s Day a Time to Honor Gift of Life

Letter from Gerry Welch Mother’s Day a Time to Honor Gift of Life When I was a young child (14), I heard my mother sobbing in the dining room. This I’d never seen or heard before. I immediately went to her and asked why the tears. She looked up at me and said all of my children (seven) are asking me to do things for them. She then added, “What is in it for me?” I thought for a moment…

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POTRIKUS: No, Mom, I won’t give away any shortcuts

Column by Ted Potrikus No, Mom, I won’t give away any shortcuts A belated but no less cheery ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ to all you moms out there; I found myself thinking of my mother, of course, on Sunday — not only was it Mother’s Day, but it also would have been my parents’ 74th wedding anniversary. Some reading this may remember my mother, Jane Potrikus. She was awesome and I remember her daily with great love and admiration. I wonder…

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Craft Fair for Mother’s Day 05-07-22

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 7 Craft Fair for Mother’s Day MOTHER’S DAY – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come celebrate spring and choose a special gift from local vendors. Southside Mall, 5006 St. Rt. 23, Oneonta. 607-432-4401 or visit www.facebook.com/southsidemall/ BLOOD DRIVE – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps eight. Briggs Hall, Main Street Baptist Church, 333 Main St., Oneonta. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org LOVE YOUR PARK –…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO: Celebrate Mother’s Day 05-09-21

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 9 Celebrate Mother’s Day MOTHERS DAY! MOTHERS DAY DINNER – 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Take Mom out for a delicious celebratory dinner at the Hawkeye. Take-out available. Hawkeye Bar & Grill, The Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown. 607-544-2524 or visit www.otesaga.com/dining/seasonal-dining CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF CANCELLED EVENTS…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 12 Mother’s Day At The Museums FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be get free admission to the Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers’ Museum. Free glass of wine to mothers & or grandmothers w/purchase of food item in Fenimore Café from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 NY-80 & Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. Info, (607) 547-1472…

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As Prelude to Moms’ Day, Daughters Treated To Tea

3ND ANNUAL PARTY AT FOOTHILLS As Prelude To Moms’ Day, Daughters Treated To Tea Desiree Wheeler and Fate Goodrich, top photo, share a cup of tea this morning at the third annual Mother Daughter Tea Party in Foothills’ Atrium, leading up to next weekend’s celebration of Mother’s Day. A novelty this year was, inset photo, a string quartet consisting of the Higgins sisters of Otego; from left are Keely, Patricia, Anna and Siobhan. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTEGO.com)…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 13

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MAY 13 Women In Local History MOTHER’S DAY! WOMEN’S HISTORY – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate women in Edmeston’s history this Mother’s day. Edmeston Museum, 1 North St., Edmeston. Call 607-293-6635 or visit www.edmestonny.org/mothers-day-at-the-edmeston-museum/ MOTHERS DAY – 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. All Mothers get free admission to the Joseph L. Popp Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, 5802 St. Hwy. 7, Oneonta. Call 607-435-2238 or visit www.facebook.com/Joseph-L-Popp-Jr-Butterfly-Conservatory-119385884741701/…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 12

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 12 Garden Party For Mom GARDEN PARTY – Noon – 3 p.m. Celebrate mom with a party featuring tea, treats, and a first look at the restored carpet, curtains, walls in the dining room. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass St. Park Rd., Cooperstown. Call 607-547-5098 or visit hydehall.org PERFORMANCE – 11 a.m. Presenting “The Lions Whiskers” a performance by the Catskill Puppet Theater. Free family friendly performance for Mother’s day weekend. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. Call 607-431-2080…

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