Retired Local Navy Pilot Makes Return Trip to Tailhook By Tara Barnwell In 1991, the infamous Tailhook convention scandal took place. “There was some harassment of female pilots at that convention in Las Vegas,” said Dave Rees, Milford resident, business owner and former Navy pilot. “The whole thing got turned upside down. A lot of people didn’t get promoted because of that convention. I was not in attendance at the time.” Since then, things have changed for the better at…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
10-13-22
Editorial In Honor of Rural Women This Saturday, October 15, the world will recognize, as it does every year, the importance of the contributions of rural women and girls, including indigenous women, who live and work in remote and rural, often poverty-stricken, communities of the world. These strong women and girls play a key role in enhancing agricultural development, managing natural resources, adopting climate-resilient agricultural approaches, and planning against malnutrition and food insecurity. The International Day of Rural Women was…
Panel to Discuss NY Energy Plans On Sunday, October 16 from 3-4:30 p.m., Cooperstown’s Friends of the Village Library and Otsego 2000 will co-host a 90-minute panel discussion on how New York State’s energy plan will affect the community. Topics will include the process for siting of renewable energy projects, the possible use of farmland and forest and how multiple use might be encouraged, and the present and future energy demands in our region and state and how those demands…
Planning Starts Now for Festival Hill City Celebrations, formerly First Night Oneonta, is partnering with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce in the planning of this year’s Festival of Lights. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: builders; designers; display workers; traffic flow; parking; vendor assistance teams; and more. If you can help, or for more information, e-mail kvanzandt@otsegocc.com or call 607-432-4500.…
Free Composting Offered at Market Cooperstown Composting is now offering a free weekly compost drop-off outside of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market while the market is underway. Accepted materials are: fruits and peels; tea bags and coffee grounds; vegetables; egg shells; yard clippings; leaves and flowers; cardboard and paper; meat and dairy; and table scraps. Plastics, animal waste, glass, metals, and waxed or glossy paper are prohibited. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is located…
Spots Open for MCS Vendor Fair The Milford Central School Class of 2025 is seeking vendors for its November 19 Vendor Fair in the Milford Central School Gymnasium, 42 W. Main Street, Milford. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vendor set-up at 8:30 a.m. Spots are still available for those wishing to sell their unique or homemade merchandise. To sign up, contact Dana Levinson, dlevinson@milfordcentral.org or Alicia Flint, aflint@milfordcentral.org.…
Local Audubon Celebrates 55 Years, Works Toward Accessibility By Susan O’Handley Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, formed as a non-profit organization in 1968, is celebrating its 55-year anniversary this fall and 52 years as an official Chapter of the National Audubon Society (having received its official charter in September of 1970). Each year, the organization celebrates by hosting a special Charter Dinner. This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 21 at the Quality Inn in Oneonta from 5:30-9 p.m. The…
Letter from Andrew (A.J.) Hamill Encouragement, Advocacy Matter “Be the best person you can possibly be. For example: If you want to be a ditch-digger, then be the best ditch-digger you can be.” This inspirational quote was from my grandmother. I can honestly say, this is the sort of advice that our local educators—whether they are teachers, principals, superintendents, guidance counselors, etc.—need to start encouraging students with, as well as students encouraging their fellow students. We need more advocacy plus…
Mill Dedicates New Pavilion This Saturday, October 15, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard officials will dedicate their new millpond pavilion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The pavilion completes the millpond boardwalk project begun in 2005 and allows for a continuous promenade. The new pavilion will showcase a revolving exhibit from the mill’s collection of agricultural and milling apparatus along with antique engines. “We are so excited to finally complete this project, which will enable more access to the millpond while…
CSO Returns for Its 69th Season New Concerts and New Leadership Kick Off Orchestra’s Next Chapter By Ian Kenyon Catskill Symphony Orchestra Chair Sarah Patterson cites the Russian writer, Alexander Blok: “With your whole body, with your whole heart, with your whole conscience, listen to the Revolution…This is the music everyone who has ears should hear.” With this excitement, the CSO announced its return for a blockbuster 69th season at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 at the Foothills Performing…