LIBRARY—4 p.m. “Ultimate Africa.” Presented by Barbara LaCorte, sharing stories and photographs from travel in Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. Springfield Library, 129 County Road 29A, Springfield Center. (315) 858-5802 or visit http://libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
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CONNECTIONS—1 p.m. PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) presents speaker Barbara LaCorte, retired elementary school principal, discussing her recent travels in Africa. Presented in the Community Room by Connections at Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. connectionsatcsc@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1197122360496714…
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Exhibit Featuring Photography of HoF Pitcher Randy Johnson Planned The first-ever solo photography exhibition by Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, featuring images captured during his trek across Africa, begins on April 1 at Fenimore Art Museum. (Photo by Randy Johnson) COOPERSTOWNHall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson will share his 40-year passion for photography in his first-ever solo exhibition at Fenimore Art Museum beginning April 1, 2023. “Randy Johnson: Storytelling with Photographs” features an array of images captured by Johnson…
Fly Creek Cider Mill Earns Travel Industry Honor FLY CREEK—The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has been named among the “Best of the Best” by the American Bus Association. The historic mill is featured in the November-December issue of ABA’s official magazine, “Destinations.” ABA is the oldest, largest and one of the most trusted motorcoach and group tour associations in the American travel industry. Its annual “Best of the Best” list draws attention to industry members who continuously go…
Local Travelers Heed Call of Scotland’s Landscapes, History Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye. (Photo by Trista Haggerty) By Trista Haggerty Scotland had been calling to me for several years. Its moody skies and mist-shrouded lochs, meandering stone walls and wandering sheep all stirred a sense of returning home. As a tour guide to ancient sites, it’s the perfect place to bring a group because there is so much to discover—ancient ruins that predate Christianity by a few thousand…
In Memoriam David James Peevers, 73 April 6, 1949 - June 20, 2022 David James Peevers COOPERSTOWN - David James Peevers was a spirited adventurer who loved sailing blue-water ships, guiding white-water rivers, diving in the Galápagos Islands and the Great Barrier Reef and big-game fishing off the coast of Baja California. In his early career, he acted in films, TV and on stage, wrote poetry and the lyrics and music for Klaus Rascal and the Squivetts, a children’s musical…
In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 Dec. 16, 1927 – Feb. 15, 2022 ONEONTA - She was born December 16, 1927 in Salem, N.Y., the daughter of Harry and Anna Currey. She graduated from Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y., in 1945, from Oneonta Normal School (SUCO) in 1949 and St. Rose’s College, Albany, N.Y., in 1964. She taught intermediate Special Education for 32 years for the Oneonta School District and Catskills Area BOCES in the Watkins House, the old Oneonta Jr.…
In Memoriam Linda J. Hall, 85 Dec. 31, 1936 - Jan. 31, 2022 Linda J. Hall JEFFERSON – Linda J. Hall, a native of Cooperstown who resided for many years in Jefferson, passed away in the late hours of Monday, January 31, 2022. Born December 31, 1936, in Cooperstown, she was a daughter of Loren C. Lee, Sr. and Florence M. (Bresee) Lee. Linda was passionate about a great many things, of course first and foremost her family. She also…
In Memoriam Janet Marie Baulch, 85 June 7, 1936 - Jan. 23, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS - Janet Marie Baulch passed away in Orange City, FL, on January 23, 2022. At the age of 85. She was born June 7, 1936, in Burlington Flats, NY, to Myron and Margaret (Crumb) Dauchy. As an adult Janet was a member of the Burlington Flats United Methodist Church, General Winfield Scott-Ganowauges Chapter National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Red Hats Society. She…
