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The Deacon

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‘Big Jake’ Halter, 70; ‘The Deacon Knew He Had A Good Life’

IN MEMORIAM: ‘Big Jake’ Halter, 70; ‘The Deacon Knew He Had A Good Life’ ONEONTA – Big Jake, aka The Deacon, the Snake, Bopa Halter, passed on to the Big Party in the sky on June 23, 2016. Born in 1946 to Jacob and Emilia Halter, he attended St. Mary’s Elementary school, and graduated from Oneonta High School in 1964. He enlisted in the Navy and served in 1969-71, and his work history included the D&H Railroad, the City of…

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

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