Is There a Santa Claus? In 1897, “The Sun,” a New York newspaper, published one of the most famous editorials in journalism. Written by Francis Pharcellus Church, it was in answer to a letter written by an 8-year-old girl who was not satisfied by answers given her by her family and friends to her question—one that remains to this day on the inquisitive minds of many children—Is there a Santa Claus? “We take pleasure in answering at once and thus…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
AllOTSEGO - Page 87
Column by Dr. Richard Sternberg Thermal Nuclear Fusion: A Christmas Hope The most important news item of the 21st century occurred on Tuesday, December 13. It was not about the war in Ukraine. It was not about the U.S. political crisis or political crises anywhere else in the world. It had nothing to do with the ongoing three-year pandemic that we’ve gone through and which is now being exacerbated by epidemics of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other diseases. The…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 Merry Christmas! CHRISTMAS DINNER—Noon- to 3 p.m. The St. Mary’s Friends of Christmas, in partnership with the Bandera Family and Community Alliance, have teamed up to provide free Christmas dinners to those in need. Home delivery is available with a sit-down dinner being held at the American Legion, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 226-1785 or visit hunthalloween.com/event/friends-of-christmas-dinner-2022-eid4a7bjm4cjg…
SQSPCA Adds Clearing of Shelter to Challenge Goal The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SQSPCA) has set two ambitious year-end goals, and they now need support from the public in order to meet those targets. The “Promise for Parkie Challenge” has been underway since Giving Tuesday, November 29. If the SQSPCA can raise $100,000.00 by end of day December 31, challenge sponsors Beth and Gary Glynn will give the shelter an additional $25,000.00.…
Super Salesman…
Unatego Science Foundation Continues Good Works By TED MEBUST Dr. Jonathan Davis, president of the Unatego Science Foundation, recently provided the Unatego School District with a $3,000.00 check which will be used to purchase scientific equipment, materials, supplies, technology, software, curricular materials, and provide fellowships to deserving students from the district. Since its founding in 2008, the foundation has donated more than $86,000.00 to provide Unatego with financial resources for students and teachers.“It’s one way to give back to the…
News from the Noteworthy Celebrate Safely, Responsibly This Holiday Season The celebration season has begun! It is time for festivities, holy days, gatherings, traditions, family, parties, events and maybe a little football. With that, I wish a great big happy holidays to all who are reading this. I also hope for each of you a safe and joyful season. If you follow LEAF at all on Facebook (please do!), you will see that our theme for the month is, “Celebrate…
𝐒𝐐𝐒𝐏𝐂𝐀 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫; 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 COOPERSTOWN-This afternoon, the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a call from a concerned citizen regarding the welfare of dogs at a residence in West Winfield, in Otsego County. Working with local law enforcement and the dogs’ owner, SQSPCA officials took possession of 15 Rottweilers of varying ages. “This was not a puppy mill,” said SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “The owner of the animals had been…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 Celebrate The Night Before Christmas CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY—6-7:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a fun community celebration of Christmas Eve. Includes candlelight Christmas songs with the New Life Band, a message of Christmas, an HD depiction of an account of the birth of Jesus as well as Christmas cookies/coffee/cocoa, and photos with your family and friends. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, Oneonta. (607) 431-2080 or visit destinationoneonta.com/calendar…
NYSEG Websites, Mobile App Down As of 3:19 p.m. this afternoon, New York State Electric and Gas reported technical difficulties with its websites and mobile app and was working to make repairs to correct the issue. In the meantime, to report a life-threatening electricity emergency, call NYSEG at (800) 572-1131 or call 911. To report a natural gas emergency or, if you smell a natural gas odor, call NYSEG at (800) 572-1121 or call 911. NYSEG’s news release reads: “We…
