Morris Vietnam Veteran In Senate Hall Of Fame Seward Hails McMillen For ‘Superior Bravery’ ALBANY – Thomas McMillen of Morris was inducted today into the state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame, and state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, was on hand to pay tribute. “Tom displayed superior bravery and courage while serving our nation,” said Seward. “His two tours in Vietnam – first as an infantry platoon commander and later as a helicopter pilot – highlighted a rare skill set and…
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Drop-Off Point For Proper Flag Disposal Set Up Locally, Part Of Statewide Effort ONEONTA – With Memorial Day around the corner, state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today took advantage of the Office of General Services drop-off location at the Homer Folks Facility to properly retire a used American flag. He encourages others to do the same. “The Stars and Stripes represent the sacrifices made by our service members in defense of our rights and freedoms,” said Senator Seward. “I appreciate…
Bob Fernandez Makes It Official: He’s Running For County Sheriff ONEONTA – Retired state trooper Bob Fernandez of Otego is announcing his candidacy for Otsego County sheriff at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Oneonta Veterans Club on Chestnut Street. “The people of Otsego County deserve a professional law enforcement leader with experience and integrity,” he said in announcing the date. Fernandez is challenging incumbent Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr.…
IN MEMORIAM Walter E. Brooks, 84; Civic Leader Owned Brooks Machine Products UNADILLA – Walter E. Brooks, 84, a civic leader and owner of Brooks Machine Products, a custom-machined parts company here, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018. His wife Edna, son Brad and Pastor (ret.) Kip Stratton were by his side. Walt was born on Oct. 25, 1933, in Afton, son of (pre-deceased) Fay and Ruth (Decker) Brooks. He served in the Air Force in 1952-56, during the…
IN MEMORIAM: William G. Ronk, 71; Retired Major Led Cooperstown Vet Post HARTWICK – William G. Ronk, a U.S. Army Reserves major (ret.) and past commander of the Cooperstown veterans’ post, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 12, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Hartwick. He was 71. He was born March 16, 1947, at the Benedictine Hospital in Highland, a son of George Carpenter Ronk and Madaline (Loos) Ronk. After attending Clintondale and Triboro schools and graduating from Highland…
Replacement Found As Henson Steps Down By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com At the Otsego County Board of Representatives meeting on Wednesday, District-5 Rep. Meg Kennedy, R-Mt. Vision, announced that the Administration Committee had found a candidate to fill the position of Veterans Affairs Director as current director Jack Henson prepares to step down. “The Board is happy to announce that we have chosen Dennis Clark as your new successor,” said Kennedy addressing Henson during the meeting. “Thank you…
IN MEMORIAM • FULL OBITUARY Paul J. Lambert, 87, Cooperstown; Former Principal, Superintendent COOPERSTOWN – Paul J. Lambert, former Cooperstown Central School principal and superintendent of schools and later director of the Clark Foundation Scholarship Program, as well as a coach and well-respected member of the community, passed away late Wednesday night, Dec. 27, 2017, at Bassett Hospital. A loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather, he was 87. Born March 24, 1930, in Sayre, Pa., he was one of…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter C. Eckler, 83; Business Owner Active In Community MIDDLEFIELD – Walter Charles Eckler, 83, a 45-year firefighter, co-founder of the local 40 & 8 veterans organization and co-owner of a former local Chevrolet dealership, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at his home in Phoenix Mills, surrounded by his family, following a long illness. Walter was born on May 17, 1934, in Hyde Park (Otsego County), only two miles from his lifelong residence with his…
IN MEMORIAM Mickey Ryan, 87, Milford Farmer, NY American Legion Commander MILFORD – Mickey Ryan, 87, of Milford, a past state commander of the American Legion, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2017, at the state Veterans’ Home at Oxford, where he was given compassionate care while struggling with Alzheimer’s. Mickey loved life and people, worked hard and played even harder.…
IT’S BACK! Cooperstown Flagpole Rededicated Tomorrow…
