HENRY WILCOX, IN HIS OWN WORDS City Father’s Diaries Being Transcribed By Swart-Wilcox Friends Some Of It Humdrum, Some Endearing By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – The Huntington Library didn’t know what it had. When the Upper Susquehanna Historical Society – now the GOHS – was cleaning the Swart-Wilcox House for the 1976 Bicentennial, someone found all of Henry Wilcox’s diaries, said Helen Rees. “They gave them to the Huntington Library and two were transcribed, but they didn’t…
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HOMETOWN History June 21, 2019 150 Years Ago Definitions: Sisters of Charity? Faith and Hope. A Cow Belle? A beautiful milkmaid. Dearer than life? A fashionable funeral. High words? Conversation on Mount Blanc. What is everybody doing at the same time? Growing old. How to cure a “Girl of the Period?” Put a stop to her. What love’s young dream often turns out to be? A nightmare. Men who “take things easily as they come along? Thieves. How does time…
LETTER from DAVID FLYNN Challenge For Candidate: Affordable Housing To the Editor: This is in regards to letters written about Oneonta and attracting young people to work in our area. What is needed is housing for all working individuals, as most housing in the City of Oneonta is geared for our student population. There aren’t homes available to purchase that could be within the reach of these “young people,” nor are there sufficient apartments available to rent, as we have…
LETTER from DAVID HUTCHISON Ask Mark Davies About His 6 Goals To the Editor: Please help to put Mark Davies, the top candidate for Common Council from Ward 2, on the Nov. 5 Ballot by voting in the primary, noon-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Foothills. His June 25 opponent is already on the Republican line for the Nov. 5 ballot. Mark needs your vote on June 25 to win his line on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. Let…
LETTER from JOSHUA BAILEY Oneonta Democrats Seek To Dampen Competition To the Editor: For years, the City of Oneonta has struggled to find passionate candidates in its local elections. Oftentimes, those in power have pushed individuals to run strictly to fill a seat, as evident by a handful stepping down after only one term. While I thank our entire Common Council for its service, Oneonta needs enthusiastic candidates who are committed to our future. 2019 is that year. In multiple…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta June 20-21, 2019 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Chamber Declares Independence On Energy Activists: D&H Environmental Review Fuzzy CCS Will Intensify Scrutiny After Beating Swart-Wilcox Owner’s Dairies Accessible EDITORIAL Energy Amity Hard, Chamber Policy Shows Read Chamber ‘Energy & Infrastructure Policy COLUMNS STEINEM: Bill Puts Poor At Mercy Of Rich ATWELL: Revered Columnist Writes Again ZAGATA: Do Renewables Make Sense Yet? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR FLYNN: Affordable Housing Big Challenge…
LETTER from KEVIN SCHULTZ Common Council Hopeful Is Experienced, Committed To the Editor: On June 25 voters in the city of Oneonta’s Ward 2 will have the opportunity to choose between two candidates running for Common Council on the Democratic ticket. While I live in the adjoining Ward 3, I encourage those in the second to choose Mark Davies. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside Mark both as a faculty colleague at Hartwick College and on the city…
FINE FOOD, FUN FOOD Where’s Do You Get A Good Cone? Just because I’m an adult doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a delicious gooey sundae every so often! At Golden Guernsey, sundaes are generous with the toppings and have a flavor for every mood. I like to start with Perry’s black cherry ice cream, pour on the marshmallow and a little drizzle of strawberry, then top it all with whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry on top! The healthiest…
SUMMER DREAMS Vendors Reveal Favorite Flavors, How To Mix ‘Em By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Growing up, Katie Entwistle-Eddy knew if she wanted a cold treat on a hot summer day, Mr. Shake on Route 28 was the place to go. “This place has been here for more than 30 years,” she said. “Whenever my family went out for ice cream, we came here.” Later, she got a job there. And, in 2015, her parents…
from WALTER OLINSKY Is Anyone Doing Anything About High Local Gas Prices? To the Editor: Ever wonder why the price of gasoline in Oneonta is usually higher than in surrounding counties? Ever wonder why every gas station in Oneonta usually matches one another’s prices to the penny, rather than engaging in healthy competition? This would seem to be REAL collusion happening out in the open every day, as opposed to the fake collusion being touted in Washington D.C. Just yesterday…
