Tribute by Sam Goodyear: George Goetz loved Springfield summers, books, art He looked, with his shock of snow-white hair, like Boris Yeltsin. His bearing was ambassadorial, with all that the word implies: courteous, cordial, tactful, informed, balanced, refined. George Goetz, longtime summer resident of Springfield, died in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, on July 25 at 90, in the gentle loving presence of his family.…
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Best Bets by Larissa Ryan: Ride for Sept. 11 To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, ride your motorcycle with the Legion and the Red Knights, Chapter 44. All proceeds go to scholarships for the children of veterans since the 9/11 attacks. Cost is $20/participant. At the American Legion, Post 259, 279 Chestnut St. in Oneonta. Registration is from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., with kickstands up at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. For info: 607-547-0494 or visit https://www.alrpost259.org/legacy.…
Bound Volumes September 10, 2021 210 YEARS AGO Public Notice – The subscribers, being legally authorized to use, and to vend to others to be used the impenetrable stucco, invented by Charles Morneveck, for covering the roofs of houses. Notice is hereby given to any person, or persons desirous of making a trial for themselves, or of purchasing the right to use, or vend the same in any place not previously disposed of, may be accommodated by calling upon the…
Letter by Kevin Rooney: Editorial shows elitist view of jobs, immigrants In the Sept. 2, edition, you wrote: “There should be no shame in being unemployed because you don’t want to take a job you don’t want. If you have the ability to hold out, God bless you.” Wow. And by “ability to hold out,” you mean stay at home and let the federal government and state give you free money while you don’t pay your rent under a moratorium.…
Letter by Gerry Welch: Cooperstown should modify dam to allow drainage Because experts are saying we must prepare for the new reality of flood events, I suggest the Cooperstown dam be modified to allow large drainage. Any early signs of potential catastrophic rain events approaching release as much water as possible to reduce backup. Best way to accomplish this task is to build floodgates.…
Opinion by Charles Hyman, M.D. Delta variant or not, vaccines are best option There is a lot in the news about the Delta variant of COVID-19 that is now spreading across the United States, threatening to move us back to a time of lockdown, universal masking and social distancing. With all this buzz, I wanted to offer my friends and neighbors some helpful background information. Namely: What is this Delta variant and how did it occur?…
Staff Picks Our best bets for local activities Kathleen Peters Graphics Designer Otsego Land Trust The Husband and I are blessed with a beautiful property in Schuyler Lake. We decided several years ago it was worth preserving, and opted to get a conservation easement on our 22 acres through the Otsego Land Trust (OLT). We have our own land to explore and enjoy, but the Land Trust has open spaces available for everyone.…
Editorial Joy returns to Mudville More joy came to Mudville this week, as the three talented baseball players — Derek Jeter, Ted Simmons and Larry Walker — who were elected to the Hall of Fame in 2020, journeyed to Cooperstown for their COVID-delayed, toned-down inductions. Marvin Miller, the first director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, who died in 2012, was also inducted.…
The AllOtsego Report, Ep. 15: And it all happened on an Induction Wednesday Staff Report • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The AllOtsego Report, Ep. 15: And it all happened on an Induction Wednesday looks at the Thursday, Sept. 9, editions of The Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta, as well as this week’s news on AllOtsego.com. In this week’s episode, Editor Greg Klein and Reporter Kevin Limiti discuss: Click here to listen! The Hall of Fame Induction on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Kevin…
A maze runs through it Fly Creek Corn Maze opens for the season, promises spooky nights, weekend events By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The Fly Creek Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch recently opened for its fourth season and will remain open through October. The Fly Creek Valley Farm, where the maze is situated, has been in the Pernat family for more than 100 years, but the maze opened in 2018.…
