THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta Dec. 10 – 11, 2020 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE ‘Critical Point’ Near LeCates: ‘Important Moment ‘Code Blue’ Fears Spur Shelter Idea Day of Decision Nears on Gun-Sanctuary Vote ‘Mary’s Plan’ Mailed To President Macron’s Desk Outpouring Helps Buoy ‘Angel Tree’ EDITORIAL Let’s Call It: ‘Profiles In Fairness’ COLUMNS More Thank Ever, Shop Locally This Christmas ‘Sometimes A Firm Rap… LETTERS LaCHANCE: Rotary Helps Fight Social Isolation deBLIECK: Governed Also…
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In Memoriam Arthur H. Kiser Sr., 100; Served In CCC, Marines COOPERSTOWN – Arthur “Art” Henry Kiser Sr., 100 years and five days old, who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Marines during World War II, then spent a career with NYSEG, passed peacefully away Nov. 23, 2020, at home, in his own bed, just as he wished. His loving daughter, Teresa, was by his side. Art was born Henry Alvin Kiser Nov. 18, 1920, in Ohio, a…
In Memoriam Charles William Taylor, 92; Farmer Was On Winning Team GILBERTSVILLE – Charles William Taylor, 92, known as a hardworking man of faith, passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2020, at the home of his daughter, Ann, in Cortland. He was born on March 28, 1928, in Albany, to Caroline Oliver Taylor and William Maurice Taylor. He grew up on a dairy farm on Delaware Avenue, part of Graceland Cemetery at the time, and attended the Albany public school…
In Memoriam Charles L. Bollinger, Jr. 77; Sold Yearbooks For 40 Years LAURENS – Charles LeRoy Bollinger, Jr., 77, the Town of Laurens tax collector and a founding member of the Gettysburg Auto Medics, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He was born June 12, 1943 in Gettysburg, Pa., the son of the late Charles LeRoy, Sr. and Kathryn E. (Warner) Bollinger. Charlie graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1961 and then furthered his studies at…
Monkey Business, Much More, Made Christmas Fun Fenimore Museum Dips Into Its Collection For Cards, Toys, Other ‘Holiday Goodies’ When people around here think of Christmas, they think of…monkeys? At least they used to. “In the 19th century, they were still developing Christmas imagery,” said James Matson, Fenimore Art Museum assistant curator. “Images of animals had a more exotic appeal, and animals like monkeys were associated with the circus, with fun.” Two such playful monkeys adorn one of the many…
Daddy Al’s Christmas Adventure By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com When Sue Dick moved into the home here where she and “Daddy Al” raised their family, she often wondered about the Norway Spruce in the front yard. “I always wanted to decorate that tree,” she said. “But it was always too big and I didn’t have the stuff to do it. But now I’ve finally seen it decorated, and it was beautiful.” With performances by Kelly Clarkson, the Goo…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Adams Lost After One Term, But Eventually Got Over It (After retiring, one-term President John) Adams led a quiet life, tending to his farm, while Jefferson’s presidency came and went. Twelve years after he left Washington, Adams finally snapped out of his funk and sent a letter to his old rival… Jefferson wrote back immediately, remembering the long years in which “we were fellow laborers in the same cause.” For the next 14 years, a fountain of…
LETTER from K. WAYNE BUNN Holiday Lives Even On Video To the Editor: I just viewed the 4C’s video of Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving at their cottage and lighting the Village’s Christmas tree. Wow, what a wonderful video! It was very creative and so well done. Congratulations to you and everyone else who planned and produced it. You can be very proud of it. “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!” I would encourage everyone to Google and read…
LETTER from CHIP NORTHRUP If Sanctuary Passes, County May Be Sued For Failing To Enforce NY Law To the Editor: As elected officials, you of all people do not have the luxury of deciding which laws you will uphold and which you will ignore, much less willfully and publicly flaunt as a partisan political stunt. If you adopt this scofflaw “gun sanctuary” ordinance, you will be sued for failure to uphold New York State laws – laws that you are…
LETTER from MICHAEL JEROME Polio Fight Informs COVID Fight Editor’s Note: Michael Jerome of Cooperstown chairs the Polio Plus Committee of the Rotary E-Club of Global Trekkers, a role he played for years at the Cooperstown club. Sixty years ago, every parent in the western world feared their child would be afflicted with the crippling disease of polio. Vaccines developed by Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin enabled the U.S., Canada and several European countries to become polio free by…
