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Cider Mill Raises $3,585 for Local Cancer Support

“We were so very happy to surpass last year’s record-breaking fundraiser with this year’s Big Squeeze Day supporting Bassett Healthcare,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “The weather was fantastic, and we sold over 360 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett..."…
October 30, 2025
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In Memoriam: Mary E. Dunkle

Mary E Dunkle passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, just shy of her 96th birthday. She was born on May 30, 1929 to Kenneth Edwards and Mildred Gregg Edwards in Sussex, New Jersey. When Mary turned one, they moved to manage a family farm in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Damascus High School and then from East Stroudsburg State University and became a teacher.…
May 26, 2025
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Fly Creek Cider Mill Raises $3,365 In Support of Cancer Patient Services

“This was by far the largest turnout we’ve had for our annual fundraiser supporting Bassett Healthcare. The weather was fantastic, and we sold 337 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “Our recent recognition as the Nation’s Best Cidery by USA TODAY undoubtedly contributed to the event’s success, drawing in new visitors and cider fans who are eager to support our mission and community.”…
November 28, 2024
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In Memoriam: Antoinette Kuzminski

Dr. Antoinette Kuzminski, long-time Bassett physician, passed away on August 22, 2024 after a long struggle with a rare cancer, angiosarcoma. Known by family and friends as T’nette, she was born as Antoinette Mendlow in New York City in 1946, where she was raised with her siblings on Central Park South. Her father, Leonard Mendlow, was a knitwear manufacturer, and her mother, Cecille Thurlow Mendlow, was a former Hollywood actress.…
August 22, 2024
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Valentine’s Soirée Raises More Than $250,000.00 for School-Based Health

School-Based Health staff and school superintendents pose with the event’s honorary guests, Chris Kjolhede, MD, MPH, and Jane V. Hamilton, RN. Bottom row, from left: Denise Hernandez, Corinne Smith, Jane Hamilton, Dawn Calkins, Paul Arandia, Courtney Graham-Arandia, Emily Wentworth, Kristen Stanford, Denise Dye, Ann Marie Mills, Susan Converse. Middle row: Chris Kjolhede, Janet Erickson, Gloria Robinson, Kerri LeBlanc, Jessica Gaske, Betsy Duerheimer, Michelle Nieves. Top row: Holly Bennett, Ruthanne Van Buren, Brittney Hanford, Tammy Loucks, Janet Erickson, Kristen Wager, Leah…
April 20, 2023
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In Memoriam Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn, 91 July 11, 1931 – August 28, 2022

In Memoriam Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn, 91 July 11, 1931 – August 28, 2022 ONEONTA – Dr. Joseph Scott Lunn, 91, died peacefully at his home on August 28, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1931 in Oneonta, NY to the late William H. Lunn and Dorothy (Hanks) Lunn. He graduated from Oneonta High School in 1949, and Wesleyan University in Connecticut in 1953. He received his medical degree in 1958 from the SUNY Upstate Medical School in Syracuse,…
August 29, 2022
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Soiree Honoring Dr. Dalton Raises $250,000 For Friends

360 ATTEND 4TH ANNUAL OTESAGA GALA Soiree Honoring Dr. Dalton Raises $250,000 For Friends COOPERSTOWN – Last weekend’s Friends of Bassett fourth annual Valentine’s Soiree raised $250,000 to support medical education at Bassett Hospital, the Friends announced a few minutes ago. More than 360 guests attended the Soiree at The Otesaga and paid tribute to Dr. James Dalton, the hospital’s director of Medical Education Dr. James Dalton, who retired from Prime Care last year after more than 30 years.…
February 14, 2020
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Friends of Bassett Gala Will Honor Dr. Dalton

Friends of Bassett Gala Will Honor Dr. Dalton COOPERSTOWN – The Friends of Bassett’s annual Valentine Soirée this year will honor Dr. James Dalton, recently retired from clinical practice after 30 years but continuing as director of Medical Education.  The annual celebration will be Saturday, Feb. 8, at The Otesaga. Reservations are $150 per person, and proceeds from the 2020 Valentine’s Soirée will be designated to the Medical Education program at Bassett Hospital in recognition of Dalton’s leadership in shaping…
January 5, 2020
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Friends Of Bassett’s Soirée Raises $170K For Arts In Healing

Locals: Feb. 28 – Mar. 01, 2019 Friends Of Bassett’s Soirée Raises $170K For Arts In Healing COOPERSTOWN – The more than 300 guests attending the Friends of Bassett’s third annual Valentine’s Soirée Feb. 9 at The Otesaga raised $170,000 for the hospital’s Arts in Healthcare program, the Friends announced today. Arts In Healthcare aims to reduce stress and promote healing among patients, their families and providers through artistic engagement. Flis and Andy Blum of Cooperstown were recognized for their…
February 27, 2019
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PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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