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Pastor Completes Tenth Consecutive Octet Challenge

By WRILEY NELSONOTSEGO COUNTY

John W. Buddle, pastor at the Oneonta Elm Park and Otego United Methodist churches, completed his tenth Otsego Outdoors Octet Challenge in late August. Otsego Outdoors has run these seasonal challenges of eight or more outdoor activities since winter of 2021. Participants complete hikes, paddles, bike rides, outdoor events and volunteer activities to earn their way toward a listing on the Octet Challenge Roster, as well as patches and stickers. The program is intended to encourage local residents to take full advantage of Otsego County’s superb natural beauty and outdoor activity opportunities.

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