Everett Bassett Retires As UM District Superintendent
Everett Bassett Retires As
UM District Superintendent
Firefighter Delello Retires After 32 Years With OFD
Haunting Memory: 2003 Delhi Flood
Firefighter Delello Retires
After 32 Years With OFD
By IAN AUSTIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
ONEONTA – After 32 years with the Oneonta Fire Department, firefighter Jim Delello’s served his final tour of duty today as a critical care technician with the Oneonta Fire Department.
“You see people at their best and their worst,” he said. “It is gratifying to see the effect you have on people’s lives, and it’s good when you can see a positive outcome after a call.”
He began working with the department on Sept. 4, 1985, then came on as a full-time firefighter the following year. He was Union President for sixteen years, served on Mayor Dick Miller’s task force for the department and takes the roll of Crew Leader when the Captains are off.
40 Year In Position, Oneonta Town Clerk Announces Retirement
CHERYL SHACKELTON STEPPING DOWN
40 Years In Position,
Oneonta Town Clerk
Announces Retirement
WEST ONEONTA – Cheryl Shackelton, Oneonta town clerk for the last 40 years, has announced her retirement effective May 29, 2019.
“This will be an enormous loss for the town,” said Town Supervisor Bob Wood this afternoon. “Cheryl’s experience and organization skills will be very difficult to replace. “Her personality perfectly fit the role of town clerk,” he said.
Wood said there are no health issues; that she simply wants to spend more time with her grandchildren. She doesn’t have to worry about her finances either, with the help of Key Equity Release has never been easier. She can continue to live in her home and will be able to enjoy her retirement with her grandchildren. It’s good to consider your retirement options before the time comes, so that you can make the most of this exciting time of life. There are lots of things to think about when you hit retirement-age, especially if you run a business as it’s not just a case of leaving a traditional job. Here are some considerations for retiring business owners.
Farewell, Mrs. Claus!
Farewell, Mrs. Claus!
By IAN AUSTIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com
ONEONTA – The end of the Christmas season will mark the end of an era for a Southside Mall mainstay.
For over two decades, Vera Stewart, aka Mrs. Claus, has been volunteering for the Salvation Army by ringing bells and holding doors at her station outside of JCPenney, spreading cheer to holiday shoppers. Dressed in red velvet with white trim, the Southside Mrs. Claus has become a mainstay of the Christmas season to many visitors young and old.
“When they first asked me to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army, I decided to try it.” said Stewart, “I began doing it only on weekends, then I went to five days a week.”
SUNY Oneonta Bids Farewell To Dr. Nancy Kleniewski
SUNY Oneonta Bids Fond
Farewell To Dr. Kleniewski
By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special To www.AllOTSEGO.com
ONEONTA – With two standing ovations, a few tears shed and the unveiling of her official portrait, retired college president Dr. Nancy Kleniewski said goodbye to SUNY Oneonta during a reception held this evening at the college.
“After working for 37 years, it’s going to be a little weird,” she said. “I looked at my July calendar and for the first time, there’s nothing on it.”
Kleniewski teared up as she talked about the 10 years she spent at the college. “This is a day of mixed emotion,” she said. “I’m proud of what we’ve done together and how we’ve made this campus better and more welcoming. And I’m sad to be leaving. The people here really care about the students.”
West Kortright Center Sends Director Off In Style
West Kortright Center Sends
Van Burek Off In Style
RoboKronos Founder To Retire, Honored By Team
RoboKronos Honors
Departing Founder
Paul Agoglia, center right, is applauded by members of the FIRST Robotics Team as Skip
Copperwheat presents him with an award in recognition to his founding, mentoring and leading of the RoboKronos Team 4203. The award came after Agoglia announced that he would be retiring from leading the team at the end of the school year. Agoglia, founded the robotics group through 4H in 2007 and by 2011, the team had gained sponsors and become and official FIRST Robotics team. The team, comprised of 19 students and mentors, continues to enjoy popularity and and go to competitions. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Students, Friends Send Off Sharkey in Style
Students, Friends Send Off
Sharkey in Style
