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Early 2008 News
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Oneonta began its celebration of 100 years as a city on New Year’s Eve, through the efforts of a Centennial Committee, appointed by Mayor John S. Nader in 2007. On January 10, 2008, Gov. Eliot Spitzer came to Oneonta for a ceremonial signing of a document marking the 100th anniversary of the city. The original bill was signed on May 21, 1908 by then Gov. Charles Evans Hughes. The committee, with several members seen left, have planned many activities throughout 2008. For a complete listing and details, visit www.oneonta100.com.
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Throughout 2007 there had been great concern about
the condition of the former Bresee’s Dept. Store
complex on Main and Wall Streets. The buildings, six
in all, had fallen into major disrepair. In November the
state granted Oneonta and the Otsego County IDA
$1-million for extensive building renovations, to be
done in 2008. Left, Mayor John Nader, center, is seen
with state economic development officials. Right,
Bresee’s, seen along Wall Street.
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Two college presidents announced their retirements at the end of the academic year 2007-08, with replacements to be named in 2008. Left, Dr. Alan Donovan has been the president of the
State University of New York College at Oneonta since 1988. Right, Richard Miller has been the president of Hartwick College since 2003. The two are seen here in October 2007 during the Future for Oneonta Foundation’s Leadership Luncheon. Dr. Donovan and his wife Annie were
named Mr. and Mrs. Oneonta for 2007.
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After several years of renovations, the Greater Oneonta
Historical Society’s History Center at 183 Main St., once
known to many as Galinn’s Jewelers and Laskaris’
Restaurant, unveiled its “new old” facade in late
September 2007. When the “modern” 1950s facade was
lifted, many wre surprised to find the gold-leaf sign for
Laskaris still intact and looking sharp. Left, then. Right,
now.
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In early October, the Oneonta High School Alumni Association held its annual Reunion Weekend, with a new feature. There was the initiation of a “Wall of Distinction” (D) and a “Sports Hall of Fame” (S). Two separate committees met throughout 2007 to make plans and select OHS alumni for both categories. Seen left to right are Tim Pidgeon (S), Jan Norton-Coogan (S), Debbie Decker-Chipman for Mark May (S), Helen Sandford (S), Nick
Lambros (S), Jim Anderson (S), Rich Kniskern (S), Brian Wright for W. Clyde Wright (D), Geoff Smith (D), Anthony Drago (S). Missing from picture: Albert S. Nader (D), Malham Wakin (D), Steve Parisian for Ricky J. Parisian (D), Jeff House for Ed House (S).
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Elisabeth Baldanza, native of East Meredith and went to school in Oneonta, was named Miss New York State on July 14, 2007. She is seen here in September during a parade in Oneonta to kick off the Mayor’s Cup Weekend, which also featured a visit from the famous Budweiser Clydesdale team. As Miss New York, Baldanza participated in the Miss America
pageant on January 26, 2008. She finished among the 16 finalists at the event held in Las Vegas, eventually won by Miss Michigan. Baldanza will hold the title of Miss New York until
later this year.
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