Foothills Remembers Benefactor
Gene Bettiol Recognized
As Distinguished Citizen
Foothills Performing Arts Center this evening recognized its benefactor, Gene Bettiol, who passed away last Dec. 2, as its Distinguished Citizen of The Year. His wife, Betty, accepted the award during the annual Taste of Foothills celebration, from Roxana Hurlburt, a Foothills board member. With Mrs. Bettiol were her daughter Jaci and grandson Eric Michelitsch. Jaci Bettiol read a tribute to her father, as did Joseph Podolfino, his lawyer and longtime friend. Last year, the honor went to Arnie Drogen, Foothills co-founder and longtime board member. (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)
