Welcome to the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association site!
Don't miss the raffle of a child’s bicycle and a pair of fishing boots to benefit the OVF&HA! Also a charming bear carving donated by Savage Carvings. Tickets available at the Welcome Tent in the Town Park on May 17th, or send a check to OVF&HA, P.O. Box 113, South Otselic, NY 13155. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.
Doris Wilkins-Wilt from the Oneida Nation Cultural Center will conduct two workshops on making beaded Strawberry Picture Frames for a target age group of 3rd Grade and up (11am-1pm). Ron Patterson from the Oneida Nation will be discussing Native American Maple Sugaring, Hunting and Fishing techniques (1pm).
Otselic Valley Central School is hosting its annual Art Show from 10am-3pm. Community and student entries are welcome! Whether you’re a painter, sketch artist, sculptor, photographer, or just love to create — we’d love to showcase your work. Let’s make this year the most colorful and creative one yet!
Loren started playing guitar when he was only four years old,and by the time he was six, he played the Chet Atkins hit “Yackety Axe” in front of thousands of country music fans at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. He went on to study with Jimmy Atkins (Chet’s brother) which led to a touring career with his family band from Nashville to Las Vegas. Since settling down in Central New York, he has been in constant demand as a studio musician. Self-taught musician, LJ is now playing with his dad as part of their finger-picking style duo and performing all over Central New York and beyond. They have been on the road doing shows and appearing on the radio in Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Maryland, and Arkansas. Audiences are enthusiastic and many fans return frequently to local shows.
Features a special emphasis on the Otselic River Valley by David Moyer. Mr. Moyer is President of the Chenango County Chapter of the NY State Archeological Society and owner and President of Birchwood Archaeological Services, which specializes in archaeological support and research, catering to clients interested in the field of archaeology.
Zach is a 2011 graduate of Otselic Valley Central School. He has performed throughout the area as a guitarist and vocalist.
Footage by Greg Milunich, Music by Bandits on the Run
The Otselic Valley is home to scenic trails, ponds and Otselic River fishing spots which locals treasure for their beauty and history. Browse our site to discover all the hidden gems that make our valley unique and valued.
