Cemetery Association Launches Community Facebook Page By EMILY HILBERTBURLINGTON FLATS The Burlington Flats Cemetery Association has a new Facebook group for those in the community interested in joining. The cemetery is regulated by the New York State Division of Cemeteries and the association is a not-for-profit governing body that runs the cemetery in Burlington Flats. The current board members are all local to Burlington Flats. They are: Rick Graham, president; Joy Miller, vice president; Paula Wengert, secretary; and Gene Mayne,…
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In Memoriam Janet B. Fikes 1936-2023 BURLINGTON FLATS—Janet B. Fikes, 86, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023 in Oneonta. Janet was born on October 1, 1936 in Burlington Flats, New York. She was predeceased by the love of her life and husband of 67 years, Arleigh Fikes, and her parents, Ward and Wilma (Cole) Baulch. She is survived by a daughter, Cindi Sue (Phil) Mancino of Rome; a son, Terry (Nanette) Fikes of Burlington Flats; grandchildren…
In Memoriam Arleigh Fikes, 87 June 8, 1935 – December 20, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS – Arleigh Fikes, 87, of Burlington Flats, passed away December 20, 2022 in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by his loving family. Arleigh was born on June 8, 1935 in Utica, NY the son of the late Charles and Cecilia (Lamanque) Fikes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Frederick Fikes. He is survived by his wife Janet Fikes of Burlington Flats, a son…
In Memoriam Loretta H. Cursh, 108 1914-2022 NEW BERLIN – Loretta Holloway Cursh, 108, passed away peacefully in New Berlin surrounded by her loving family. Loretta was born on April 30, 1914 in Burlington Flats, NY the daughter of the late Roscoe and Catherina Ros Holloway. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Frank Cursh, a son Frederick Page, a son in law Guy Carey, two brothers Willis and Chester and sisters Julia, Gertrude, and Anna.…
In Memoriam Caroline M. S. Harter, 96 May 24, 1925 – March 14, 2022 FLY CREEK – Caroline “Carol” Mary Swanston Harter died of natural causes at her home in Fly Creek, NY, on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was 96. Carol was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother. She was an inspiration, a caring friend and a special confidant to many people, both young and old. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Bruce H. Harter, who died…
In Memoriam Janet Marie Baulch, 85 June 7, 1936 – Jan. 23, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS – Janet Marie Baulch passed away in Orange City, FL, on January 23, 2022. At the age of 85. She was born June 7, 1936, in Burlington Flats, NY, to Myron and Margaret (Crumb) Dauchy. As an adult Janet was a member of the Burlington Flats United Methodist Church, General Winfield Scott-Ganowauges Chapter National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Red Hats Society. She…
In Memoriam Keith Floyd Mayne, 83 Feb. 22, 1938 – Jun. 13, 2021 Keith Floyd Mayne, 83, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born on February 22, 1938 in New Berlin the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Wightman Mayne. In addition to his parents, he was pre deceased by sister Lillian Hotaling, sister in law Marjorie Tauss, and a brother in law Gordon Wheelock.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JUNE 12 Explore Local Art in Natures Gallery ART TRAIL – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Explore the trails where professional and student artists of the Butternut Valley are showing their works. Reservations, masks required. Schoolhouse State Forest, New Lisbon. 917-364-0478 or visit www.butternutvalleyalliance.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Botanical Art Workshop ART WORKSHOP – 7 p.m. Join SDC to get started creating botanical illustrations of the natural world around you with artist Tessa Scheele. Zoom workshop presented by A.J. Read Science Discover Center, SUNY Oneonta. 607-436-2011 or visit www.facebook.com/AJReadSDC/ for info.…
BURLINGTON MOM, DAUGHTER SHINE Methodists’ Sewing Club Making Scarce Face Masks By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com BURLINGTON FLATS – The sewing that Michealle Cole, a Cooperstown Central second-grade teacher, uses as her “therapy” will help protect healthcare workers from COVID-19. “All I want to do is put a smile on people’s face,” she said. “Sewing is my therapy.” Cole, part of the Fly Creek United Methodist quilting group, has made more than 75 face masks to be donated to…