Religious Leaders Call for Apology By TED MEBUSTCOOPERSTOWN Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, and Reverend Matthew T. Fisher, a Buddhist minister, condemned local Brewery Ommegang for their sale of “Nirvana IPA,” as they find the use of the term “Nirvana” to be highly inappropriate. Calling for an apology, the pair stated that “breweries should not be in the business of religious appropriation, sacrilege and ridiculing entire communities.” “The inappropriate usage of sacred scriptures or deities or…
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News from the Noteworthy: Spotlight on county’s Hunger Coalition The Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC), a 501c3 nonprofit public charity founded in 2019 to bring together financial and human resources to address challenges and increase opportunity in Otsego County, recently conducted a survey asking respondents to prioritize the work we should address. Nearly 300 people told us the greatest needs fall in the category of Basic Human Services: food insecurity, affordable housing, transportation, child care, mental health/addiction, special needs…
Opinion by Richard Sternberg M.D. Maybe God wants people to be vaccinated During Hurricane Katrina more than 1,800 people died primarily from flooding caused by the hurricane and by the levees breaking in New Orleans. Many of those who died lived in the city’s ninth ward. Initially a mandatory evacuation order was sent out but many people ignored it and stayed in their homes. A man, who we will call John and who was very religious, was at home. As…
LETTER from JASON HEWLETT Writer regrets 2019 letter On June 26, 2019, Hometown Oneonta published an opinion letter that I wrote with the intention of honoring and defending a local sect most people know as “The Twelve Tribes.” I want to apologize to everyone who read that letter, especially in Oneonta, for misrepresenting those people. Since I used to visit them on and off for many years, I know from firsthand experience that they claim a monopoly on “the body…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Baseball Authors At Hall Of Fame BASEBALL AUTHOR – 1 p.m. Bernie Carbo and Peter Hantzis, authors of “Saving Bernie Carbo,” comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame to discuss the book and take questions from the audience, followed by a book signing in the atrium. Bullpen Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame. baseballhall.org/events/author-series-bernie-carbo-peter-hantzis?date=0 WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP – 1-3 p.m. Try a new activity in a small group setting with a knowledgeable instructor. This week its Metal…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JULY 24 Reading With A Medium MEDIUMSHIP READINGS – 6-8 p.m. Bring Questions, connect with Loved Ones. Fee, $25. At Darlinghill Farm Retreat, 404 Ed Herman Rd., Westford, RSVP storyducey@gmail.com or call (607)638-5111 THEOLOGY SEMINARS – 6:30-9 p.m. The Hartwick Seminary Summer institute of Theology begins. Cost, $45. Hartwick College Oneonta. View www.parksidelutheran.org/HSIT_Brochure2017.pdf or e-mail prpaul_theoinst@hotmail.com…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 16 Third Times The Charm, Presenting The Election Of 1800 THE GATHERING PLACE – 2 p.m. Learn the story of the American Presidential Election of 1800 and how it changed the United States with Dr. Richard Sternberg, Village of Cooperstown Trustee. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St., Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader @ (607)547-0600. BUDGET VOTE – 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Cast your ballot on the proposed school budget for the 2017-18 school year, choose the new board…
Area Religious Leaders Celebrate Inclusion, Diversity…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Honoring Our Legacy Of Inclusion INTERFAITH COMMUNITY GATHERING – 3 p.m. Program titled “With Malice Toward Non: Honoring America’s Legacy of Religious Inclusion.” Affirming America’s principles of democracy, religious freedom, compassion, and unity for people of all faiths. Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, Ken Sider, ksider@hotmail.com or visit www.templebetheloneonta.org/2017/04/with-malice-toward-none/ EARTH FESTIVAL – 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 13th annual festival featuring interactive exhibits, activities, vendors, and entertainment. Milford Central School, 42 W. Main…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, APRIL 18 Learn About The Returning Birds THE GATHERING PLACE – 2-4 p.m. Learn about the habitat and feeding of the Baltimore Oriole and Ruby Throated Hummingbird as they return to our area this spring. Also touches on the patterns of other migratory birds. Woodside Hall, 1 Main St,. Cooperstown. Info, Karen Cadwalader @ 607-547-0600 or visit www.facebook.com/Woodside.Hall/ CLIMATE LECTURE – 6 p.m. Learn about issues in climate change with Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director of Food…