COOPERSTOWN AND AROUND

Paul Donnelly/ The Freeman’s Journal
Pianist/singer Eden Brent hugs young fans Matilda Francis, left, and Natalie Shieber, during the Cooperstown Concert Series’ Saturday, Jan. 8, at The Otesaga.
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HOOKER HOME:  Patrick Hooker, Richfield Springs, commissioner of the state Department of Agricultural & Markets, has been succeeded by Darrel J. Aubertine, the former state senator from the North Country appointed by Governor Cuomo.  Hooker was appointed by Governor Spitzer in 2007.

BROOKWOOD DATA: The Brookwood Citizens’ Committee is asking the public for photographs, manuscripts and correspondence may help fill information gaps on the site’s historic development.  Call the Otsego Land Trust at 547-2366.

GOING MODERN:  The Fenimore Art Museum is going modern in 2011, planning exhibits featuring Jackson Pollock and Edward Hopper.

RELAY KICKOFF:  The Cooperstown/Northern Otsego County Relay For Life Warm Up 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  The relay is planned Friday-Saturday, May 20-1 at Dreams Park.