News Briefs: June 12, 2023 COMPILED By WRILEY NELSON Falk to Speak on Historic Paint Colors MILFORD—Otsego 2000 will present a lecture on historic paint colors by Cooperstown Graduate Program Professor of Material Culture Dr. Cindy Falk at the Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14. Historically, house paint was available in limited colors, some more expensive than others, and economic and cultural norms shaped color choices. The free talk is part of the Otsego 2000…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MAY 20 Learn About Local Walking Trails TRAIL TALK—2-3 p.m. Learn about Otsego Outdoors, the Octet Challenges, and local trails during a talk by Peg Odell, Otsego 2000 program and communications manager. The public is invited to share your favorite local hikes, too. Held at Kinney Memorial Library, 3140 County Highway 11, Hartwick. (607) 293-6600 or visit https://otsegooutdoors.org/event/blazing-a-trail-talk/ BIRD COUNT—All day. See how many birds you can locate in a single day, by yourself or with friends,…
Otsego 2000 Invites Houses of WorshipTo Join Open House By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN Otsego 2000 has invited historic churches and other houses of worship to participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 13th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 20 and 21. Sacred Sites, the NYLC’s only major statewide program, celebrates the diversity and history of New York’s houses of worship. The open house has attracted thousands of visitors to religious buildings over the last decade to learn about their…
Time Out Dining and Entertainment Briefs: May 11, 2023 Orchestra, Choral Society Team Up for Silver Screen Concert ONEONTA—The Catskill Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 2022-2023 season with “Music from the Silver Screen” on Saturday, May 13, in partnership with the Catskill Choral Society. This unique concert, the largest yet for CSO, will feature legendary music from some of the most important films in history, including “Ben-Hur,” “Star Wars,” “The Bride of Frankenstein” and “The Lord of the Rings.” CSO…
NGOs Discuss Algal Bloom Communications By WRILEY NELSONCOOPERSTOWN Otsego 2000, Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association convened a stakeholders meeting on Tuesday, May 9 to coordinate a response to harmful algal blooms. More than 30 people attended, including environmental scientists and representatives from municipalities, non-governmental organizations, volunteer groups, and county agencies. The conference was facilitated by Dr. Gina L. Keel, professor of political science at SUNY Oneonta. Attendees had extensive table discussions on messaging content and media,…
The Partial Observer by Otsego 2000 NIMBY Is Not What It’s All About The movement toward carbon-free energy production and our local and regional participation in that movement is complicated. Climate change provides an unquestionable sense of urgency to the issue. While the long-term solutions will include evolving technologies, the current tools available for expanding clean energy production are solar and wind. New York State has made a commitment to dramatically expand energy production from these sources.…
Butternut Valley Alliance JoinsOtsego Outdoors Collaborative By DARLA M. YOUNGS OTSEGO COUNTY Having recently welcomed the Butternut Valley Alliance to its ranks, the Otsego Outdoors program has now grown from a trio of partner organizations to a quartet. Otsego Outdoors, known for its seasonal Otsego Octet Challenges, connects county residents and visitors with year-round recreational opportunities. The collaborative program was begun in May of 2017 by Otsego 2000, the Otsego Land Trust and the Otsego County Conservation Association.…
Letter from Ellen Pope Thanks to Those Who Made Event a Success I’m writing in to express our deep gratitude to all who made our sold out Grilled Cheese for a Good Cause, a community fundraiser for the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, a happy success. Hats off to the talented chefs who served up deliciously inventive sandwiches and soups: Alex Webster from Alex’s Picnic, Tim Searles from Doubleday Café, caterer Mark Loewenguth, Alex Guenther and Brian Wrubleski from Mel’s at 22,…
Oneonta Couple Sets Milestone in ‘Otsego Outdoors’ Challenges ONEONTALee Ann and Rick Myers of Oneonta recently completed the Otsego Outdoors Fall Octet Challenge, marking the 5,000th trek made by participants in the Otsego 2000, Otsego Land Trust and Otsego County Conservation Association-led activity. Since the Octet Challenges began in February 2021, Otsego Outdoors’ mission has been to provide a comprehensive and searchable listing of every publicly accessible trail in Otsego County, helping residents and visitors enjoy the natural beauty of…
Holiday Market Set for December 20 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market will hold a special Holiday Market with 26 local farmers, artisans, crafters and food producers on Tuesday, December 20 from noon to 5 p.m. The event will feature free mulled cider from Middlefield Orchard and live music. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, which operates year-round on Saturdays, is located in Pioneer Alley at 101 Main Street.…
