Carole Palmeter:  

I'm Italian/Irish-French... Born and Raised in Oneonta New York,Grew up on Grand St but spent most of my time at Good Year Lake. My dad had a fast boat and also at the F & F Air Port where he used to Fly. Attended St. Mary's School until sixth grade and moved on to Oneonta Old Junior High School on Academy St. Mr. Higgens was the principal at that time. We had split sessions. Unfortunately, I had to go in afternoons, which I hated so I enjoyed skipping on nice days and spent alot of time in the teacher's lounge! LOL When My mom became ill, I spent 18 months living in Chadwicks, New York with my Aunt, Uncle and Cousin. My cousin was Valdictorian of the school and my Uncle was on the board of education. So....There was NO skipping when I lived there. I was in a Competition Color Guard and we marched at the Worlds Fair and won competitions around our locall areas that we marched. I twirlled the gun. Had some great friends out there and family, so I felt at home. I moved back home for 9th grade and took business courses, worked afternoons and drove a nice 1968 Camaro. Drove several nice vehicles but that was my favorite. I married in 1970, had two children one son 1974 and one daughter 1979. I am very proud of my children. My children are very successful in their careers. My son is employed by Nascar in NC and my daughter is employed in Men's Fashion in NYC. I worked in retail at Endicott Johnson Shoe Store at age 16, as a clerk and ast. manager, other shoe stores, including Brady's , Bresee's Dept Store, and Nichols. Sold Water beds at the South Side Mall and also Pet Councelor at the Pet Parade. Always wanted to be a beatutician and work for Esther's Hair Bazaar. She was a fabulous beautician. After my children were born, I worked at the shoe store for a short time and then as a Printer on Dietz Street for a year, moving on to Hartwick College's Acts. Payable and State University Of Oneonta as a temp Foreign Language Dept. Secretary. SUCO was my most favorite position. Prior to my move to NC in 2004, I managed and operated the Maple Terrace Motel on RT. 7, toward Otego, for 8 years. Not an easy job but met many nice tourist and did enjoy the beauty of the creek that ran behind...Expand for more