from the AINSLIE FAMILY Since 1945, Bassett Hospital Served Ainslie Family Well To the Editor: The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital has been a special part of our family’s life at least since 1945. Our parents gave birth to seven daughters, four of which were born there; many nieces and nephews were born there. Several family members have been or are employed there. Our own mother and three sisters took their last breaths there. The purpose of this letter is to…
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LETTER from BONNIE ENJEM In Richfield, Candidate Offers Chaos, Negativity To the Editor: It is heartbreaking that our town has been plagued for over a year by Nick Palevsky’s horrendous and derogatory articles in the Pennysaver and other papers about a draft zoning law, the zoning volunteers and board members. Whenever there is chaos, negativity, and turmoil in Richfield, it is Palevsky at the helm. And his statements are RARELY based on fact. So then the bullying and placing of…
LETTER from PAUL LORD Attention, Boaters! Divers Below To the Editor: I was free diving (mask, fins and snorkel; no SCUBA) in Otsego Lake last Thursday evening, June 13, when I was run over by a motorboat moving at high speed. No, I was not injured. I was frightened. I dug myself into the lake bottom to avoid injury. A dive flag was clearly displayed, and I was within 70 feet of the Biological Field Station (BFS) boathouse dock. Clearly,…
LETTER from MARY ANNE WHELAN Only Communications Can Root Out Bullying To the Editor: Last week’s article about school bullying recounts a serious incident in Cooperstown High School (by no means the first), but it begins – and exists – at much earlier levels, as parents and administrators of the lower grades will verify. This is a problem that needs to be addressed prophylactically and at multiple levels, by parents talking to their own children, by teachers and administrators, and…
LETTER from LUISA MONTANTI Kaytee Shue, Candidate For Council, Good Manager To the Editor: I wanted to introduce you to Kaytee Lipari Shue, a professional colleague of mine, and also a lifelong 30 year resident of Ward 4. Kaytee, with her husband Jared, as new parents moved back to Oneonta to ensure their family would have the same rewarding experiences that Kaytee had growing up. Born and raised in Ward 4, Kaytee has the understanding, strength and a commitment to…
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…
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…
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…
