Focus Resident Marks 100th
Assemblyman John Salka ‘I Know How To Help Constituents’ By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – It’s been a long journey for John Salka from a boyhood in Utica’s Corn Hill section to the sumptuous New York State Capitol. His tiny 5-foot mom Carmella, a single parent, supported him and his sister Carole by working in a suitcase factory in Whitesboro. “A lot of glue; a lot of grimy work,” said the son, who at one point worked there, too. Evenings, Carmella Salka would take care of welfare families’ children, as well as the two young Salkas. “We…
Finally something positive out of focus
There are a lot of good things coming from the nursing home. The dedicated workers, such as Amy Rose, Activities dept. and many others are helping residents each day doing a very difficult job. The name of the home may have changed but the residents are still our family, and friends and deserve our continued support especially at the holiday season. Remember the residents and staff in your thoughts and prayers.