COLUMN A FRONT PORCH PERSPECTIVE Accidents Will Happen… By JIM ATWELL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Well, of course they will, if you mean by accident a sudden, undesirable event – one that might have been prevented by closer attention. “Damn, why didn’t I see that coming?” That’s our common reaction to a minor accident, a fender-bender, maybe. But if the accident’s a more serious one, our response may well be guilt, recriminations, fear of consequences. “You know kids play ball…
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IN APPRECIATION • Joe Campbell Sr. Of Many Oneonta Greats, Joe Left A Big Footprint Editor’s Note: “Big Chuck” D’Imperio, radio personality and author, assess Joe Campbell’s impact on Oneonta at the “Voice of Oneonta’s” memorial service Saturday. This is an excerpt. By CHUCK D’IMPERIO • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com When I joined WDOS in 1989 I was a fairly young guy, not even 40-years-old yet. And the station was filled with young people, from sales to administrative to on-air and…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta Aug. 1-2, 2019 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Buffalo Herd Escapes, Roams In County SUNY-O President Atop Kilimanjaro Vendor: Selling Stars & Bars = Freedom Pride Flag Will Fly Over Village Hall At Town Hall, Delgado Touts Moderation Campbell Memorial Evokes Old Oneonta EDITORIAL What Is It About Flags, Anyhow? Marijuana Law May Be Just Enough COLUMNS CAMPBELL: Dad Loved Teaching, Coaching, Radio D’IMPERIO: Campbell Loved Life, Was Loved ATWELL: …
EDITORIAL Marijuana Law Prudent Step. Maybe, Just Maybe, Enough This year’s wild and crazy one-party bloc in Albany may have, by failing to reach it’s ultimate goal, achieved a sensible outcome in one area. Governor Cuomo Monday, July 29, signed legislation that reduces the penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana under 2 ounces from felony to violation. The penalty: a $50 fine for less than an ounce to a maximum of $200 for one to 2 ounces. (Above that, dealing’s…
After Week On Loose, Buffalo Wander Home … But Not Without Wreaking Some Damage By JENNIFER HILL & LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SHARON – After more than a week on the lam, the buffalo are headed home. “I’ve spotted almost all of the animals and they’re within two miles of the farm,” owner Brian Grubb Tuesday, July 30. “They’re in two groups, one of 60, one of 15. I fed one group twice, trying to get them calm.” Seventy-five…
SUNY-O President Says Reaching African Summit Tribute To Friend Who Died By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com FROM TANZANIA – For Barbara Jean Morris, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was the fulfillment of a promise made to a friend. “A high school dear friend had decided to summit on his birthday three years ago,” the SUNY Oneonta president said over email. “But he unexpectedly passed away, so the trip was canceled. I decided that it would be special to summit on my…
EDITORIAL What Is It About Flags, Anyhow? The First Amendment is pretty clear: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Operative phrase: “No law.” The devil, of course, is in the details, beginning with “shouting fire in a crowded theater,” the metaphor…
IN APPRECIATION • Joe Campbell Sr. His Father’s 3 Loves: Teaching, Coaching, Radio Broadcasting Editor’s Note: “Voice of Oneonta” Joseph P. Campbell’s son, Joe Jr., eulogized his father at a memorial service Saturday, July 27, at the Oneonta Elks Lodge. This is an excerpt. By JOE CAMPBELL, Jr. • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Dad absolutely loved teaching, coaching, and radio broadcasting. “Mr. C.” taught for 38 years, mostly in sixth grade at the Greater Plains Elementary School. Dad had the exquisite…
THINGS TO DO/LIBBY’S BEST BETS Induction Over, But Art Scene Thriving By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com As this week’s cover story on “Possessing Harriet” at the Franklin Stage shows, dramatic, as well as the visual arts, are robust in Otsego County. • Start your weekend off with a farce as Stuff of Dreams production of Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me a Tenor.” Cost, $17/adult. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 26-27, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta.…
FINE DINING, FUN DINING Hot Wings For Hot Weather Pause your stroll through Cooperstown’s Main Street for some of Cooley Tavern’s famous juicy chicken wings on Pioneer St. The skins are crunchy, the meat juicy, and you can take your pick of sauces ranging from mild, to hot, to nuclear, or try Cooley’s Own sauce. A worthwhile stop on your trip through Cooperstown. (Cooley’s Stonehouse Tavern, 49 Pioneer St, Cooperstown.) LARISSA RYAN, Office Manager There comes a time in a…
