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…
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Parting Words from RYAN BURR To Succeed, You Must Push Through Pain Of Life Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Valedictorian Ryan P. Burr’s speech to the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School Class of 2019 at the Saturday, June 29, commencement. In 2016, I had a major run-in with self-discipline that changed my life and made me the person I am today. Most of you know by now that I am a runner and, oftentimes, classmates and peers ask me:…
With 2 Eagles Overhead, Oneonta Honors Veterans As two eagles circled, Oneonta’s Memorial Day celebration was conducted this morning at the memorial at the end of Veterans’ Memorial Walkway before the start of the parade. American Legion Commander Gary Ballard, top photo, oversees Troop 23 Boy Scouts Giovanni Hromada, Ben Casola, Kaleb Bergeron, Andrew Pierce, Caneb Casey and Noah Miller as they place wreaths at stations marking the different branches of the military. At right, OHS Valedictorian Aben Carrington recites…
IN MEMORIAM: Linda S. Buddle, 74; Special-Needs Advocate On CV-S Board COOPERSTOWN – Linda S. Buddle, 74, of Cooperstown, who worked for the Clark Foundation and served on the CV-S school boad, passed away suddenly on Sept. 4 at Bassett Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born Nov. 8, 1943, in Cooperstown, to the late Robert and Virginia Starr. She was valedictorian of the class of 1962 at Springfield Central School.…
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