Free turkey, ham still on the menu for Rev. Mel Reverend Mel may be retired, but he’s still hard at work. Mel Farmer, 89, a pastor at the River Street Baptist Church in Oneonta, still hosts his radio show and, this time of year, still donates turkeys and hams to those in need through his “Angel of Love” program. “That was a calling from the Lord to become a minister,” he said, reflecting on his 43 years as a pastor. He’s on the radio regularly with his program “Gospel Hymn Request Hour,” heard on WDOS in Onetona, WDLA in Walton, … Continue reading Free turkey, ham still on the menu for Rev. Mel