HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Honoring Our Veterans VETERANS DAY VETERANS DAY—10:30 a.m. “14th Annual Veteran’s 5K Run/Walk.” Race begins at Noon. $20. Cherry Valley Community Center, 2 Genesee Street, Cherry Valley. 607-435-1658 (texts preferred) or visit https://www.cherryvalley.com/events/25mainteach-cxg5w PARADE – 11 a.m. “Cooperstown Veterans Day Parade.” Begins at the Cooperstown American Legion and proceeds up Main Street to the intersection of Main Street and Pine Boulevard, where the veterans host the Veterans Day ceremony. Main Street, Cooperstown. (607) 547-8282. VETERANS –…
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Veterans Day has a long and substantial history. It was first celebrated as Armistice Day, the day that the warring nations of America and Europe agreed on an armistice, a temporary cessation of hostilities, that brought World War I—the Great War, the war to end all wars, the bloodiest conflict so far in all of humankind’s bloody history, with more than 8.5 million military casualties...…
The local admission-free concert is designed to honor veterans of all years and branches, and the event is open to the public. The program includes the “Armed Forces Salute,” during which veterans are asked to stand and be recognized when their military branch theme is played.…
Veterans Day Ceremony hosted in Cooperstown The Cooperstown Veteran’s Club today held the annual Veteran’s Day parade on Main Street followed by the traditional flag retirement ceremony before the Doughboy statue at the corner of Pine Boulevard and Lake Street. Officiating were Chaplain Jeffrey B. Houghton and Acting Commander David Turner.…
B2B Program Helping Veterans Transition from ‘Boots to Business’ By DARLA M. YOUNGS SOUTHERN TIER – As the nation prepares to honor those who have served their country in the United States Armed Forces on Friday, November 11—Veterans Day—one program in particular is giving something back. Boots to Business is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and run in New York State by the Region II Veterans Business Outreach Center. Boots to Business is an entrepreneurial education and training…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Celebrate Our Veterans SOUP & SANDWICH – 1 – 4 p.m. All Veterans are invited to stop by for delicious Soup & Sandwich Luncheon. Up to 1 guest is invited as well. Richfield Springs American Legion Post 616, 13 Lake Street, Richfield Springs. (315) 858-9924 or visit facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064752966604 COMMUNITY DANCE—7:30 p.m. Come out with your friends, meet new ones and celebrate Veterans Day at this “Harvest Home” contradance. Begins with workshop on the moves and the…
THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta November 10, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK Local Casts Vote for First Time FRONT PAGE Former CSC Director Honored Area Filmmakers Awarded Top Prize at California Film Festival New York State RecognizesOtsego County Volunteerism Inside The Paper B2B Program Helping VeteransTransition from ‘Boots to Business’ Cooperstown Boys Soccer Bursts into State Final Four Creekside Wins NDEAM Award ‘Luminosity/Luminous Streets’ exhibitmarks tenth Glimmerglass Film Days ‘Salute to Veterans’ Concert is Sunday Opera…