IN MEMORIAM: George W. Bassette, 91; FAA Retiree ONEONTA – George William Bassette, formerly of Cooperstown and Rockville Centre, Long Island, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, at Fox Hospital. He was 91. In 1997, George and his wife Barbara moved to the Cooperstown area. Following Barbara’s death in 2002, George lived in several places, most recently at The Plains at Parish Homestead.…
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IN MEMORIAM: ‘Baby Girl’ Emily Pikaard, 19 UNADILLA – Emily N. Pikaard – “Baby Girl” – 19, of Unadilla, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charletown. She was born on May 16, 1996, in Morristown, N.J., the daughter of Bryan Sr. and Diana (Moore) Pikaard. Emily was always smiling and laughing. No matter anyone’s mood, she could brighten their day just by smiling. Her laughter was contagious and she was so…
allotsego.com PHOTO GALLERY Who’s Who In Oneonta Politics Showed Up At Herzig Reception SLIDE SHOW: HOW MANY LOCAL POLITICAL FIGURES DO YOU RECOGNIZE?…
IN MEMORIAM: Therese Gadomski, 91; Helped Polish Resistance During WWII COOPERSTOWN – Therese Gadomski, a mother of six and a distinguished World War II veteran, passed away July 27, 2015, in Englewood, Fla. Therese was born in Warsaw, Poland Sept. 21, 1924, and grew up there and in its outskirt where she developed a love of animals and flowers. Her teenage years were shattered by the outbreak of World War II during which she was a covert courier of gold…
Pennsylvania Officer To Lead Oneonta Salvation Army Post ONEONTA – Maj. Sharon Harford has been named the new commanding officer and minister for the Oneonta Salvation Army. She succeeds Maj. Evelyn Hopping who has been assigned to the Wellsville post in the Southern Tier. “We welcome Major Harford to our Empire State Division and the gifts she brings to Oneonta. She will bring the love of God and God’s saving grace to those who are in need in the community,”…
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DOUG KENDALL RESIGNS AS ONEONTA CITY CLERK ONEONTA – In the midst of the turmoil at City Hall, City Clerk Douglas Kendall has submitted his formal resignation, effective Sept. 8. Kendall, who has a Ph.D. in American and New England studies and a background in the museum field prior to becoming city clerk post two years ago, has accepted the position of coordinator – the equivalent of director – at Hartwick College’s Yager Museum. In his remaining time at City Hall, “I’m hoping…
At Reception, Herzig Details What 4 Mayors Accomplished He Affirms City-Manager Structure, Outlines Vision By JIM KEVLIN • for allotsego.com ONEONTA – In a speech interrupted a several points by applause and laughter from 125 supporters, Gary Herzig, the sole candidate who has emerged for mayor of Oneonta, affirmed his support for the city-manager form of government. On taking office Jan. 1, he will lead the new Common Council in “hiring the right person” and implementing the right “oversight” to ensure…
Council Fails To Gain Majority To Approve Hungerford Stipend ONEONTA – With her allies – Council members Mike Lynch and Larry Malone – absent from this evening’s Common Council meeting, a motion to give Acting City Manager Meg Hungerford a $31,771 stipend failed for lack of a majority. The vote in favor of the stipend was 4-2, with Dave Rissberger and Bob Brzozowski voting no. Rissberger specifically cited budget concerns. “This isn’t a reflection on the job Meg is doing,”…
IN MEMORIAM: Esther K. Elfenbein, 89; SUNY Oneonta Award-Winning Instructor ONEONTA – Esther K. Elfenbein, 89, a highly regarded instructor of speech, costume design and construction, stage makeup and other courses at SUNY Oneonta, passed away late Sunday evening, Aug. 2, 2015 after a very brief illness. Esther was born Dec. 22, 1925 in Denver, Colo. A lover of art from an early age, Esther studied art and costume design, earning a BFA from the University of Iowa (and remained…
