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IN MEMORIAM: Henry ‘Hank’ Zigon, 87; Plumbing, HVAC Expert; Accordion Player OAKSVILLE – Henry (Hank) T. Zigon, 87, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at his longtime home in Oaksville. Born July 7, 1929 in Forest City, Pa., Hank was the son of Joseph and Frances (Sirca) Zigon. He and his family moved to the Oaksville area in 1942 and five years later Hank graduated from Cooperstown High School, Class of ’47”.…
Fenimore Emphasizes ‘MORE’ In Museum’s Brand New Logo COOPERSTOWN – Fenimore Art Museum today introduces a new logo and branding initiative, the first in 15 years, coming a month ahead of the 2017 season opening on April 1. The new logo and branding, designed by Paperkite Creative of Cooperstown, focuses on the name, “Fenimore,” in vibrant red. “The name Fenimore is unique among art museums, and it’s how the museum is commonly identified. For that reason, we felt that it…
Carmela Marner Steps Down As Franklin Stage Director FRANKLIN – Carmela Marner, the Franklin Stage executive and artistic director who started the theater company with her parents two decades ago, announced moments ago that she is stepping down this season. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I have had to nurture young people in this precious environment, to collaborate with extraordinary artists, and to grow our far-reaching community,” she wrote in an email to the community. “For 20 seasons, there…
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IN MEMORIAM James V. Govern, Stamford; Owner Of Catskill Craftsmen STAMFORD – James V. Govern, Sr., proprietor of Catskill Craftmen Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of RTA (ready to assemble) hardwood kitchen islands, carts and work centers, died peacefully on Feb. 23, 2017, with his loving daughter and son-in-law, by his side. He was born in Stamford on Sept. 17, 1924 to Eugene and Josephine Govern. He lived in Stamford all his life. He graduated from Stamford Central School and…
Otsego Now Committee Goal: Full-Time CEO Hanft: Provision Will Blunt Momentum By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.allotsego.com ONEONTA – The Otsego Now board of directors, at its monthly meeting Thursday, approved minutes of its new Reorganization Committee that includes among the committee’s goals: “engage in a search and hire a full-time CEO.” The 2-5 vote came over the objections of board member Bob Hanft, immediate past chairman. He said including that line in the Reorganization Committee’s 11 “duties and responsibilities”…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy V. Harris; Centenarian Raised Four Children RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Dorothy V. Harris, age 100, passed away Thursday evening, Feb. 23, 2017 in Bassett Hospital, with her family by her side. Dorothy was born on Nov. 17, 1916, in Malone, daughter of John and Bessie Shutts Blume. She was raised in Malone and was a graduate of Franklin Academy there. In 1934 she was united in marriage to Winfield Harris in Malone. They we married for 55 years until…
IN MEMORIAM: Anna E. Taggart, 94; From Family Farm To Dairy Queen ONEONTA – Anna E. Taggart, 94 years, 364 days and 12 hours old, passed away Feb. 21, 2017, just 12 hours shy of 95. Anna was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Richfield Springs, the daughter of Lawrence Graves and Etta Bouton. She married Willis B. “Jiggs” Taggart at their family home in Oneonta, next to Foti’s Bakery.…
