IN MEMORIAM: Lucy B. Gaisford, 99; Taught For 30 Years In Melbourne, Fla. ONEONTA – Oneonta native Lucy Baldo Gaisford, 99, a career-long teacher, passed away on Feb. 22, 2016, after a brief illness in Melbourne, Fla, where she had been living. She was born in Oneonta, on June 3, 1916, the daughter of Donato and Caroline (Cirillo) Baldo. In 1954, she received her bachelor’s in education at Oneonta State Teachers College, now SUNY Oneonta. She later earned her master’s…
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OWL Migrates To Fortin Park By LIBBY CUDMORE • for AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – OWL, the Oneonta World of Learning, will take up a permanent nest in the house at Fortin Park. The Town of Oneonta has given OWL use of the house, starting in late August, for their play space, as well as use of the playgrounds, fields and pavilions. With this arrangement, OWL will also be able to add outdoor activities to its offerings, which include PaintFest, Dig Dirt…
Will Charter Revisions Dilute City Manager’s Qualifications? Concerns Aired At Packed Committee Meeting By LIBBY CUDMORE • for www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – A recommendation to move the city manager’s qualifications out of the city charter received the most negative comment this afternoon when proposed revisions were unveiled before a Common Council committee. City Council Member David Rissberger, Third Ward, a member of the original Charter Revision Commission, said putting the qualifications in the charter was a response to public input. “That was…
IN MEMORIAM: Herb Fiederer, 80; With Wife, Operated Latham Homes WORCESTER – Herbert J. Fiederer, 80, of Worcester, who operated Latham Homes on Route 23, Oneonta, since 1972, died on March 7, 2016, in Venice, Fla., peacefully in his sleep. Herbert was born in Westford on July 9, 1935, the son of Frank and Genofiva (Markavits) Fiederer. He graduated from Schenevus Central School. Herb worked construction and was in the carpenters union. He and Patricia owned and operated Latham Homes…
Work Beginning On Park In Honor Of Mayor Miller…
Seward: General German ‘True Leader’ ONEONTA – State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today commended the governor’s selection of Major General Anthony P. German of Oneonta as the 53rd Adjutant General of New York. Here is the senator’s complete statement:…
Oneonta General Rises To Top NY Military Post Cuomo Names German Adjutant General ALBANY – Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced today his selection of Maj. Gen. Anthony German of Oneonta as the 53rd adjutant general of New York, the state’s top military job. For the past year, German has commanded the New York Air National Guard and also served as assistant adjutant general. German will replace Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, who has served as Adjutant General since 2010, and is leaving…
Common Council Decides To Go Forward – Or Back THIS WEEK’S PAPERS AT THESE FINE ESTABLISHMENTS TODAY ENJOY CONVENIENCE OF FREEMAN’S JOURNAL HOME DELIVERY…
Police: Man Stabbed Victim In Elm Street Altercation ONEONTA – A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another person during an early-morning fight in Center City, according to police. Nabill Maiyaki, 20, of Mohegan Lake, was arrested and charged with stabbing the victim multiple times during a fight at 1 a.m. Saturday on Elm Street. The injuries were not life-threatening, and the victim was released from the hospital.…
IN MEMORIAM: Wayne Heck Sr., 79; D&H Railroad Engineer For 20 Years ONEONTA – Wayne R. Heck, Sr., 79, an engineer with the D&H Railroad for 20 years, passed away comfortably surrounded by his family on March 3, 2016, at Fox Nursing Home, after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1936, in Oneonta, the son of the late Charles and Eva (Oliver) Heck. Wayne married Margo Wayman on Nov. 10, 1958, in Oneonta. He was Air Force veteran.…
