WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER President Loudest Climate Denier The definition of ignorance is “a lack of knowledge, education, or awareness.” Climate change deniers can’t hide behind a lack of knowledge, so they claim the knowledge is false and the facts are fake. They could also claim the earth is flat, yet a satellite would still persist in orbiting it. Facts seem to work that way. The most important issue humanity faces is already changing the futures of all living…
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FREED INMATE ACCUSED OF STEALING TRUCK With Stolen Truck, Bail Reform Hits Home By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Within three days of being released from the custody of the Otsego County Corrections under the state’s new bail reform, James C. Sitts, 39, Laurens, allegedly stole a pick-up truck from a residence in Laurens. “He was awaiting trial on two home invasions,” said Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. “But under the new law, he was released on…
Letter From Mary Anne Whelan Not Militia? Then You’re Out Of Luck To the Editor: Could the proponents of this silly idea please tell us what portion of the NYS ‘SAFE ACT” conflicts with the Second Amendment? Actually, I doubt they know what either the Second Amendment or the Safe Act says. Are they members of a well-regulated Militia, on which opening clause everything else in the Second Amendment depends? If not, they have no rights to the exercise of…
Life Of A Local DJ Is Wild Ride Of Novelty By JAMES CUMMINGS • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The times may have changed, but for wedding DJ Mike Cook, that means there’s more music to dance to. “Music is so readily available now and it changes so rapidly,” he said. “You need to keep track of what’s changing and what’s new. If you’re keeping your finger on the pulse of what’s currently popular in music, you can have it ready for…
Letter From R. Scott Duncan Time For Sanctuary Against DMV Let’s make Otsego an “Automobile Sanctuary County.” There is just too much government interference in owning and driving a car. It costs thousands of dollars a year to keep a car moving. Don’t I have some Constitutional rights? The first step is paying for a learner’s permit. Then you have to pay someone to teach you to drive. Don’t forget to pick up the driving manual that you need so…
EDITORIAL ‘Sanctuary County’ Idea Understandable, Unwise What goes around comes around. When it does in this context, you have to wonder: Is a jurisdiction – 560 in 2018 – declaring itself a “sanctuary city” or town, county, village, etc., about anything such a good idea? Now, a Facebook drive is underway to make Otsego a “sanctuary county” – the idea is local authorities would simply not enforce New York State’s SAFE Act and its gun-control provisions. The effort was launched…
Letter From Paul Conway ‘Sanctuary’ Movement Demonstrates NRA Has Lost Touch With Its Roots To the Editor: The proposal to create a Second Amendment “sanctuary county” is an awful idea for a variety of reasons. The first and simplest reason is that the Second Amendment is NOT under attack. There is no likelihood it will ever be abolished. The U.S. Supreme Court and a vast majority of Americans support the right of citizens to own firearms to hunt and to…
HOMETOWN History Jan. 10, 2020 150 Years Ago “The Innocents Abroad” or “The New Pilgrim’s Progress” – This is the title by which Mark Twain designates his book, now attracting so much attention. We can describe the book which is a large handsome volume of over 650 pages, embellished with 234 spirited and appropriate engravings. The contents are indescribable – the book must be seen and read to be appreciated. The name of Mark Twain, as the author, will be…
OTHER VOICES BISHOP WEBB: Advice To His Methodist Flock Editor’s Note: This letter from Bishop Mark J. Webb was sent to United Methodists in the Upper Conference, including Otsego County, following last week’s news of a possible division in the church. Grace and peace to you in the wonderful name of Jesus the Christ! Over this past weekend, various media were filled with stories about the splitting of the United Methodist Church. Based on some of these stories, people have…
COLORS Replace White Gowns, Black Tuxes By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com The brides shouldn’t have all the fun, says Norah Doyle, owner of Rainbow’s End Weddings & More. “The girls have been getting all the attention, while the guy just puts on a black or white tux and shows up,” she said. “But now, we’re seeing fashions catching up for the groom.” Velvet tuxedos in “dusty rose,” jackets in silver embossed brocade, even studded shoes are taking over…
