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My Turn: Now is the time to buy a house
This week's "My turn" column is by Joan Fox and Barbara Roberts. brokers and owners of Prudential Fox Properties in Oneonta and Cooperstown.
My Turn: A great education in the early years can make all the difference
This week's "My turn" column is by Gina Reeves, the head of school of the Brookwood School in Cooperstown.
My Turn: Tips to make your wedding great
This week's "My turn" column is by Alison Crotts, director of catering at The Holiday Inn in Oneonta. Whether you're recently engaged or already knee-deep in wedding planning, this is the article for you.
My Turn: I can't run for office, but what have I done?
This week's "My turn" column is by Gary Herzig, chief operating officer of Opportunities for Otsego. Each year, when our election season approaches, I am painfully reminded that I am not eligible to run for political office.
My Turn: Hurricane relief is about people
This week's "My turn" column is by Garrick Hoadley, an active member of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in Otsego County.
My Turn: Fresh Air Fund opens doors to new worlds
This week’s “My turn” column is by Darlene Pondolfino, regional chairwoman with the Fresh Air Fund. Ever hear of the Fresh Air Fund? It’s a New York City nonprofit organization that sends inner-city kids to the country every summer.
My Turn: Much on the horizon for Foothills Center
This week’s “My turn” column is by Jennifer McDowall, executive director of Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta.
My Turn: Get the facts before roofing
This week's "My turn" column is by Jeremy Meyers, owner of Dundee Brook Contracting Services.
My Turn: Health coverage is an urgent need
This week's "My turn" column is by Dr. Ben Friedell, medical director of the Oneonta Community Health Center and family physician at Oneonta Family Practice. Thursday, July 30, marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of a free medical clinic for uninsured adults in the Oneonta area.
My Turn: City charter needs revision
This week’s “My turn” column is by Oneonta Mayor John S. Nader. It is long past time to review, revise and rewrite our city charter.
My Turn: Otsego County facing many positive changes
This week’s “My turn” column is by James Powers, chairman of the Otsego County Board of Representatives.
My Turn: Volunteers deserve our support
This week’s “My turn” column is by Richard J. Bell, director and fire coordinator for the Delaware County Department of Emergency Services.
My Turn: Animal shelter is a gift to the area
This week's "My turn" column is by A. Brent Truitt, treasurer for the Heart of the Catskills Humane Society's board of directors.
My Turn: Learning life lessons at Springbrook
This week's "My turn" column is by William Twasutyn, director of special programs at Springbrook.
My Turn: Hard work will make O-Tigers a success
This week's "My turn" column is by Andrew Weber, general manager of The Oneonta Tigers.
My Turn: Serving others is a powerful thing
This week's "My turn" column is by Lori Grace, assistant director of development and public affairs for Pathfinder Village.
My Turn: Don't let chance decide your fate
This week's "My turn" column is by Douglas Exley, retired Gilbertsville-Mount Upton school superintendent.
My Turn: People make Oneonta great
This week's "My turn" column is by Geoff Smith, president of Medical Coaches. My Australian-born dad, Ian Smith, brought our family of six (wife Dorothy; daughters Pat, Sandi and Nancy; and son Geoff _ Brian was later born at Fox Hospital) to Oneonta in the early 1950s.
My Turn: Training is key to job success
This week’s “My turn” column is by Kevin Price of Chenango-Delaware-Otsego Workforce.