Editorial On Being Polite Since the pandemic, and probably a bit before it, our once-comfortable world has been in a constant state of change. For some of us this is a very good thing; for others, possibly those of an older vintage, such changes are at times more difficult to understand. In the end, though, change is a good thing. It means we are learning, growing, improving and, at the very least, thinking, although we may not particularly agree with…
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The Partial Observer by Maureen Dill Smart Meters Coming Soon, But Are They Safe? Most homeowners are familiar with the analog meters provided by utility companies, read monthly or bi-monthly by an employee of the company. Smart meters, on the other hand, are two-way communication devices that use technology—radiofrequency waves, a form of electromagnetic radiation energy—to transmit energy consumption data to a central computer at the utility company. According to NYSEG, smart meters will roll out here in our county…
Letter from Mary Anne Whelan State of Emergency or Xenophobia? The last two issues of “The Freeman’s Journal” have covered David Bliss’ proposed strategies for, in effect, defending ourselves from any proposed influx of immigrants. While it is understandable to raise concerns about a housing shortage as a rationale for this, there is also a flavor of Trump-style xenophobia and a lack of any proposed humane solution to an urgent human problem.…
News from the Noteworthy by LEAF Ongoing Conversation About Substance Use Important If you are a parent and have had to make a decision about how to have “the talk,” you are certainly not alone. Thankfully, there is good news. In spite of the all of the eyerolls, heavy sighs, and shoulder shrugs, the research tells us that you, the parent, have the biggest voice in the life your child. So much so that kids who hear from their parents…
Cartoon by Bernie Hurlbut…
People and Business in the News, June 1, 2023 BURGER BATTLE: Two students from the ONC BOCES Culinary Arts Program traveled with their instructors, Chef Jody Albano and Vesti Misner, to compete in the 3rd Annual Gourmet Burger Battle NYSRA ProStart Invitational held at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. The students, Anthony Accordino and Skye Lewis, placed first and second in the competition, respectively. Accordino prepared an Italian Manza Burger and Lewis prepared a Stuffed…
Sports Snippets: June 1, 2023 COMPILED by WRILEY NELSON Team Bert Wins Hall of Fame Classic Game COOPERSTOWN—Team Bert defeated Team Kitty 8-3 in the 2023 Hall of Fame Classic game. Hall of Fame heroes Bert Blyleven, Rollie Fingers, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Jack Morris and Lee Smith managed more than two dozen retired players at the May 27 event. James Loney, formerly of the Dodgers, won the pregame Home Run Derby. Pokey Reese, member of the 2004 World Series…
Olivia Loewenguth, Maeve Robinson and Zachary Grygiel had the opportunity to shadow Senator Peter Oberacker in May. (Photo provided) Sen. Oberacker Hosts Local Students Sponsored by LWV ALBANY State Senator Peter Oberacker (R/C-Schenevus) welcomed three students from the 51st District to the Capitol as part of the 23rd annual “Students Inside Albany” conference sponsored by the League of Women Voters Education Foundation. “Offering students an inside glimpse of state government is a positive way to start them on the road…
Historic Clock Among Museum’s Current Exhibits CHERRY VALLEY—The Cherry Valley Museum officially opened for the summer season on Memorial Day Weekend. Among its new displays are the Campbell clock, a priceless artifact of Cherry Valley’s Revolutionary War history.The clock was made by James Allen of Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1728 for the James Campbell family shortly before they migrated from Northern Ireland to New Hampshire. They settled in Cherry Valley in 1741.…
Oneonta Receives Grant To Rehabilitate Building ONEONTA On May 22, Governor Kathy Hochul ann-ounced that the City of Oneonta will receive a $900,000.00 grant through the Restore New York Communities Initiative to assist with the rehabilitation of the Fred VanWie Building, 14-18 Dietz Street. The project will create four affordable residential units on the second floor, as well as a workshare space that may be used by tenants of the building or local makers as an office or conference area.…