DAN WILBER, R- DISTRICT 5 Experience In Ulster County Prepares Newcomer For Role Editor’s Note: This is the final of seven profiles of the seven new members of the Otsego County Board of Representatives elected Nov. 3, and who take office Wednesday, Jan. 6. Review all the profiles at www.allotsego.com By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com BURLINGTON – A former code officer for the county and an employee of the state Department of Transportation, Dan Wilber, knows how the government works. …
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George W. Smith, Jr.; Quarterback On Bursey’s 1947 Undefeated Team COOPERSTOWN – George W. Smith, Jr., 85, quarterback on legendary coach “Red” Bursey’s 1947 undefeated football team, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., after a brief illness. George was born March 10, 1930, in Delhi, to George W. Smith and Viola Freidenstine Smith. He spent his early years in Delaware County, and began his education in the Rock Valley and Goulds schools where…
Town, Mayor Agree To Extend Fire Pact Special Common Council Meeting Called COOPERSTOWN – Mayor Gary Herzig and the Town of Oneonta Fire Commissioners today agreed to extend the town fire district’s current contract until Valentine’s Day, pending approval at a special Common Council meeting to be announced after Christmas. Herzig spoke to seven of the eight council members and reported that the majority of them said they would vote in favor of approving the extension. During that time, the city…
LEN CARSON, R-DISTRICT 13 Experience In EMS, Business Will Guide County Legislator By JIM KEVLIN – for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Should it be any surprise that “the possibility of public service” caused Len Carson to run for the Otsego County Board of Representatives in District 13, representing Ward 5 (outer Chestnut Street) and the city’s fabled Sixth Ward? As a teenager, he became an Eagle Scout. Even before graduating from Laurens Central School in 1983, he was a volunteer firefighter in his…
University Police To Be Santa For 40 Local Needy Children ONEONTA – The University Police at SUNY Oneonta hope to start a new holiday tradition tomorrow, hosting the first annual “Cop Shop” to benefit children from underprivileged families within the Oneonta community: Police will distribute donated gifts to approximately 40 children between the ages of 3-5. “Our goal is to help make things a little easier for these families this holiday season,” said Officer Denise Natoli. “Each child will be…
IN MEMORIAM: Jerry Mowers, 63; Secretary, Oneonta Fire Department ONEONTA – Gerald “Jerry” I. Mowers, 63, who retired from the Oneonta Fire Department after 25 years in 1999, having served as secretary for many years, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 18, 2015. Jerry was born March 31, 1952, in Fort Dix, N.J., the eldest child of Gordon and Betty (Kingsley) Mowers. The family moved to Oneonta shortly after his birth where he spent most of his life.…
IN MEMORIAM: Lois Forsyth-Ocon, Cooperstown COOPERSTOWN – Lois Forsyth-Ocon passed away suddenly on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was formerly of Baldwin, N.Y., and Cooperstown. Survivors include husband Robert, daughter Ann, and step-children Debra, Robert, Joseph. She was predeceased by sons Robert, Joseph and James. Cremation and a private ceremony were planned in Florida.…
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Troop C Veteran Barnes Promoted To Commander Major Faughnan Joins Internal Affairs ONEONTA – State Police Capt. James E. Barnes today was promoted to the rank of major and assigned to command Troop C, headquartered at Sidney and covering a seven-county region that includes Otsego and the Oneonta Barracks. He succeeds Maj. Donald M. Faughnan, who was promoted to rank of staff inspector and assigned to Internal Affairs, based in Liverpool, State Police Supt. Joseph A. D’Amico announced. Major Barnes has…
VALEDICTORY …And, Yes, We Are Fiscally Sound, Supervisor Atwell Says In Summing Up Editor’s Note: Anne Geddes Atwell, Otsego town supervisor or town board member for the past decade, is retiring from her municipal responsibilities at year’s end. She provided this summing up of her tenure. By ANNE GEDDES ATWELL, Supervisor, Town of Otsego As 2015 ends, so does my second term as Otsego town supervisor. This completes 10 years of service on the Town Board. It’s been gratifying work,…
