Seward Makes It Official

State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, presents Julie Dostal, LEAF executive director LEAF and Jeanette Tolson, executive Director FOR-DO with a proclamation recognizing September 2015 as National Recovery Month at the annual recovery dinner in Oneonta.

State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, presents Julie Dostal, LEAF executive director, right, and FOR-DO Executive Director Jeanette Tolson with a proclamation from the state Senate recognizing September 2015 as National Recovery Month during this evening’s annual recovery dinner in Oneonta. (Tara Barnwell/AllOTSEGO.com)

Glimmerglass Festival makes three ‘honorary life trustees’

Glimmerglass Festival names three ‘Honorary Life Trustees’ The Glimmerglass Festival’s Board of Trustees this week named Nellie Gipson, Robert Schlather, and Senator James Seward Honorary Life Trustees, recognizing the trio’s exceptional involvement with the world-renowned program. “Honorary Trusteeships were established several years ago by the governing board to recognize and acknowledge individuals from our ranks for their extraordinary service and exceptional contributions,” said Board Chairman Robert Nelson. “Nellie, Bob, and Jim have provided and continue to provide invaluable guidance as regular trustees, and this additional distinction is a special way we are able to express our deepest appreciation.” Mr. Nelson…

February 10, 2022

Thank You Seward, Well Done!

Thank You Seward, Well Done! On Dec. 31, 2020, James L. Seward of Milford – everyone’s “Gentleman Jim” – retired from the New York State Senate, where he had served Otsego County since Jan. 1, 1986. Because of COVID-19, few of his constituents had the chance to say: Farewell – and thank you. When offered the opportunity, many of us – his fellow legislators, community leaders, top corporate executives and businesspeople, and citizens to whom he reached out and helped in time of need – have now done so in tributes that appear in this Special Edition – from The…

January 14, 2021

SALKA: I Know How To Help Constituents

Assemblyman John Salka ‘I Know How To Help Constituents’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It’s been a long journey for John Salka from a boyhood in Utica’s Corn Hill section to the sumptuous New York State Capitol. His tiny 5-foot mom Carmella, a single parent, supported him and his sister Carole by working in a suitcase factory in Whitesboro. “A lot of glue; a lot of grimy work,” said the son, who at one point worked there, too. Evenings, Carmella Salka would take care of welfare families’ children, as well as the two young Salkas. “We…

October 15, 2020

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