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Carla Balnis Elks’ Citizen of the Year

Exalted Ruler of The Elks Club Barbara Ann Heegan, right, gives Carla Palmer Balnis, Oneonta, the Elks Citizen of the Year Award during a ceremonial dinner on Wednesday evening. Other award winners were Elk of the Year Robert Pondolfino, Jr. , Officer of the Year Nancy Bates, with JoAnn LaMonica and Patrick Pidgeon both receiving the Grand Exalted Ruler Award. (Ian Austin/ allotsego.com)
Exalted Ruler of the Oneonta Elks, Barbara Ann Heegan, right, gives Carla Palmer Balnis, Oneonta, the Elks Citizen of the Year Award during a ceremonial dinner on Wednesday evening. Other award winners were Elk of the Year Robert Pondolfino, Jr. , Officer of the Year Nancy Bates, with JoAnn LaMonica and Patrick Pidgeon both receiving the Grand Exalted Ruler Award. (Ian Austin/ allotsego.com)

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