FAITH GAY ORDAINED, INSTALLED Presbyterians’ Pastor Vows To Be ‘Band-Aid’ Faith E. Gay, a recent graduate of Yale Divinity School and founding partner in Selendy & Gay, a leading New York City litigation firm, receives a ceremonial stole this morning as she was ordained and installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Cooperstown’s oldest congregation. Presenting the stole, top photo, are the Rev. Ed Townsend, right, interim pastor, and the Rev. Joe Perdue, Cooperstown First Baptist pastor. (The two congregations…
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IN MEMORIAM Susan Borden Landon Jan. 28, 1951-Nov. 23, 2020 The family of Susan Borden Landon, regretfully announces that Susan passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 23, 2020, after a long illness with cancer. Susan resided with her husband Tom Landon in Oneonta, NY. A full obituary will be released at a later date, with more details including planning for a memorial service to be held sometime in January. As per Sue’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, the family requests…
IN MEMORIAM William J. Ubner, 90; Played On ‘Red’ Bursey’s Unbeaten ’47 Team FLY CREEK – William J. Ubner, who played on legendary Cooperstown football coach Lester G. “Red” Bursey’s 1947 undefeated team, passed away in his sleep Monday evening, Nov. 23, 2020, at his home in Fly Creek Valley. He was 90. A true outdoorsman, animal lover and almost 30-year employee of the Otsego County Highway Department, he was born on Dec. 16, 1929, at home on the family…
SUNY Oneonta’s CSEA Agrees To Free, Mandatory C-19 Tests ALBANY – The CSEA contract with SUNY campuses, including Oneonta’s, has been extended to include free, mandatory testing of the union’s members, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Mary E. Sullivan announced today.…
CHECK IT OUT AT NEW GALLERY ‘Rockefeller’ Portrait SQSPCA Fundraiser Bids on May-Britt Joyce’s portrait of Rockefeller, the West Oneonta owl who ended up in Rockefeller Center, are reviewed this afternoon by Christopher Anderson and Marge Landers, partners in the Family Tree Gallery on Upper Main Street, Cooperstown. Bids on the portrait are being accepted until Dec. 19, and the winning bid will be contributed to the SQSPCA’s “Shelter Us” fund drive, to benefit the new shelter under construction on…
IN MEMORIAM Carol J. O’Driscoll, 79 Nov. 23, 1941-Nov. 4, 2020 TITUSVILLE – Carol J. (Burrows) O’Driscoll passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday, Nov. 4 at her home in Titusville, Dutchess County. Carol, lovingly known as “Birdie”, was born Nov. 20, 1941, to Stuart and Helen Burrows. Carol was born and raised in Oneonta. She has lived all over the United States and even in Germany. She worked at many hospitals in California, Ohio and New York. She also…
Former Worcester Supervisor Proposed For County Board Democrat Addesso, Republican Mickle Vie For Sen. Oberacker’s Former Seat WORCESTER – Diane Addesso, former Worcester town supervisor, has been nominated by the county Democratic Committee for the District 6 seat vacated by state Sen.-elect Peter Oberacker, R-Schenevus. Proprietor of Diane Addesso Design, a graphics arts studio based here, will be interviewed at 9 a.m. Monday by the county board’s Administration Committee, chaired by Meg Kennedy, C-Hartwick. MORE IN HOMETOWN ONEONTA, FREEMAN’S JOURNAL…
AllOTSEGO.com MINI EDITORIAL SUNY Oneonta Preparing Sensible Reopening Plan Some commentary to the contrary, SUNY Oneonta is preparing a thorough, detailed, sensible reopening plan. Don’t take our word for it. One, look at the draft plan yourself. It’s evolving – the final draft isn’t due in Albany until Dec. 10. But it reflects thoughtful deliberation, fact-finding and discussion. Two, look at the video posted above, of a “town hall meeting” for employees – faculty and staff – last week. Pointed…
10 Person Per Thanksgiving Feast Rebuffed Sheriffs Association: We Lack Resources To Obey Governor ALBANY – The New York State Sheriff’s Association issued a statement a few minutes ago saying county sheriffs’ departments lack the resources to enforce Governor Cuomo’s edict: That no more than 10 New Yorkers can gather together at a Thanksgiving Dinner. “We in law enforcement do not have the resources nor the legal authority,” said the statement, which was unsigned. Questions about it were referred to…
Otsego Area Recruit Graduates From Parris Island This Week…
