Pathfinder forerunner, ‘The Otsego School,’ helped three imprisoned Japanese-Americans during WWII By RICHARD McDONOUGH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com An Edmeston school for children with Down syndrome welcomed three Japanese Americans in 1943, who had been imprisoned by the Federal Government for no other reason than their heritage. The Otsego School provided employment opportunities for these three women. The school in Edmeston has evolved through the years. Its successor is Pathfinder Village, which today provides a variety of educational and support…
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Stepp named player of year; Seamon named CSC MVP STAFF REPORT • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Unatego’s Dana Stepp was named the Class C girls soccer Player of the Year by the New York State Sports Writers Association on Friday, June 18. The New York State Girls Soccer All-State selections also included several local Section IV players. The local players honored were:…
In Memoriam Richard B. Carman, 60 Feb. 1, 1961 – Jun. 23, 2021 Richard B. Carman, 60 of Edmeston, passed away at his home on Wednesday June 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. Richard was born on February 1, 1961 in Walton, NY. He was pre deceased by his step father Douglas Austin. Richard is survived by his wife Carol Carman, daughter Aimee Carman, daughter in law Destiny, granddaughters Novaleigh Grace and Rikkilynn Rose Carman, sons Austin Carman, Nicholas Buell,…
In Memoriam Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75 April 24, 1946 – June 10, 2021 Kathleen W. Sheldon, 75, of Edmeston passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 10, 2021 at her home. Kathleen was born on April 24, 1946 in Cortland, NY. She was pre deceased by her parents Douglas J. and Catherine Nancy Aloi Card. She is survived by her husband Alan B. Sheldon who she married July 22, 1967, daughters Caprice (Paul) Eckert of Edmeston, Monica (Brandon) Clark of Edmeston, sisters…
In Memoriam Jean D. Holbert, 82; Survived by 10 Children EDMESTON – Jean D. Holbert, 82, a former farmer who worked at Pathfinder Village, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She was born on Nov.1, 1938 in Olyphant, Pa., the daughter of Bertha & Frank Ceresko. On Aug. 17, 1957 she married George E. Holbert in Heart Lake, PA. Jean worked alongside of George on the family farm for many years until the farm was sold in…
Kennedy, Martin, Wooden Make State All-State Team COOPERSTOWN – CCS junior John Kennedy landed on the Class C 2nd team NYSSWA all-state boys basketball team. Kennedy averaged 17.3 points a game and led the Hawkeyes to the Section 3 Class C championship game this season. Edmeston’s Josh Martin was also a 2nd team selection for Class D. Martin, a junior. averaged 22 points a game and helped the Panthers win their second consecutive Tri-Valley League title this season. Oneonta’s Graham Wooden…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Craft With Friends CRAFT & CHAT – 3:30 p.m. Bring your current knitting or crochet project and chat with the group. Ages 10+. Arkell Museum, 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie. 518-673-2314 or visit www.arkellmuseum.org/events-calendar…
Schuyler Lake Woman Airlifted In Fatal Crash Sherburne Man Dies In Head-On Collision COLUMBUS – A 46-year-0ld Schuyler Lake woman was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, after a fatal crash shut down Chenango County Route 25 in the Town of Columbus for several hours Saturday morning, Troop C reports. State Police at Norwich were dispatched to a head-on collision at 1:34 a.m., Saturday.…
IN MEMORIAM: Cynthia M. Grant, 54; Loved Crocheting For Her Grandchildren NEW BERLIN – Cynthia “Cindy” M. Grant, 54, of New Berlin, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at Albany Medical Center on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Cindy was born on Dec. 30, 1963 in Oneonta, to Steve & Grace Simmons. Cindy was a lifelong resident of the Edmeston and New Berlin areas, graduating from Edmeston Central School in 1983. She later attended the Utica School of Commerce completing…
IN MEMORIAM Lauren D. Dye, 84, Farmer, Led Eastern Milk Producers EDMESTON – Lauren D. Dye, 84, a retired farmer and past president of Eastern Milk Producers, passed away Thursday Nov. 7, 2018, in Cooperstown, with his loving family at his side. Lauren was born on Oct. 17, 1934, in the Town of Brookfield, the son of the late Donald A. and Pauline Aikins Dye. After graduating from Edmeston Central School, Lauren remained in the Edmeston area, operating his dairy…
