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In a study by the Boston School of Public Health, they found that 6,000 U.S. women die each year from alcohol-attributable breast cancers (15 percent of the total cases). And, although more alcohol equals more risk, multiple studies have shown that there is absolutely no safe level of alcohol consumption for female breast tissue.…
Kathakali is a classical dance theater form that originates from Kerala, India, dating back to the 17th century. The literal translation of Kathakali is “story-play” and involves highly stylized, elaborate make-up and costumes, and the retelling of great Indian epics through dance.…
Bound Volumes October 12, 2023 135 YEARS AGOAs the result of numerous inquiries among businessmen in Wall Street and elsewhere, a reporter of the New York Times reaches the conclusion that businessmen are, as a rule, less bibulous than were their predecessors a quarter of a century ago, and that it has ceased to be good form for a man to rush off to a saloon and close each transaction with a drink. The character of the drink has also…
Bound Volumes, Hometown History October 12, 2023 70 Years AgoThe do’s and don’ts of home decorating will be revealed to members of the Oneonta Woman’s Club in a series of six lectures to be given at the club by specialists on the staff of Mayfair Inc., nationally known decorators of Albany. The first lecture on Monday will be given by George J. Morgan, senior decorator of Mayfair and a member of the American Institute of Decorators and will be an…
The Otsego County Water Quality Coordinating Committee was established in 1992 as a sub-committee of the Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District. WQCC membership was ad hoc and open to any agency, organization or individual demonstrating an interest in non-point source water pollution and source water protection.…
School has recently begun and, if you are of a certain age, you may be wondering where all the students went. Back in the day, I graduated from CCS with a class of 107; last year it was, well, a lot less. The long-term trend is similar across the county, with public school enrollment dropping by over 25 percent as shown in the table. What’s happening?…
Letter from Hudi Podolsky No Excuse for No Debate How can voters make informed choices if candidates refuse to debate? The League of Women Voters has long been trusted to take a completely non-partisan approach to hosting debates. We provide a neutral forum, with the rules clearly specified in advance to minimize any partisan activity by the audience to ensure that all candidates are fairly heard. Under the rigorously fair conditions we enforce at debates, we cannot see any legitimate…
First and foremost, my commitment to the residents of Otsego County extends far beyond my candidacy for county clerk. As Otsego’s deputy clerk for the last seven years, I am committed to working in the office full time, every day.…
Another Growing Community Harvest Potluck Supper on Main Street is in the books! A huge thank you to all who came out on a glorious fall afternoon—to those who schlepped tables and chairs, donated flowers (so many gorgeous flowers!), helped to decorate, and to everyone who brought good cheer and delicious food to share.…
I went to work for the Bassett Hospital Eye Clinic in 1999. I worked with MacGuire Benton’s father, Mark Benton, for 13 years. I’ve known MacGuire for nearly 25 years.…
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