Letter from Gary R. Schoonmaker Climate Action Plan Not Widely Discussed Is there some kind of media blackout around the Climate Action Council’s activities? The New York State government (Legislature and governor), passed a law in 2019 called the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act). That act set a goal of “net-zero carbon emissions for the entire state economy by 2050.” In order to implement that goal, the legislation commissioned a Climate Action Council to develop a draft…
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News from the Noteworthy by Helios Care Hospice Nurses Are Innovators in a Changing Field As we close out National Nurses Week, I would like to recognize a very special discipline of nursing, hospice nurses. While all nurses are special—I know, I’m married to one—I think hospice nurses are special in many unique ways.I often tout that Helios Care has innovation in our DNA, and that is because of the way our nurses approach each and every day. Not unlike…
News Briefs: May 18, 2023 Mayor Drnek To Address Networking Group ONEONTA—Community Conversations, a networking forum for people interested in Oneonta’s past, present and future, will celebrate its tenth anniversary on Tuesday, May 23 at 8 a.m. at Green Earth Health Market. Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek will provide a special address recognizing the group, which meets informally on Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m. Green Earth is located at 4 Market Street, Oneonta. For more information or to join the conversation, call…
Hyde Hall Board of Trustees Chair Gilbert Vincent, Executive Director Jonathan Maney, Rabbit Goody and Catherine Nark discuss the original draperies in 2019 at Thistle Hill Weavers. (Photo provided) The Partial Observer by John Aborn Drapery Project Results Revealed The early days of Hyde Hall were uncertain. There was no initial funding or plans for its recovery, and the structure was nearly demolished in the 1960s. However, the building was miraculously saved by a small, devoted group of friends. Over…
Sports Snippets: May 18, 2023 COMPILED By WRILEY NELSON OHS Teams Fourth in Conference ONEONTA—The State University of New York Athletic Conference track and field championships came to an end on May 6 with both SUNY Oneonta teams in fourth place. Six Oneonta women and seven men were named to all-conference honors. SUNY Geneseo won the team title in both the men’s and women’s competitions. On the women’s side, junior Isabella Fabrizio claimed the shot put title and first-team All-Conference…
YMCA Director: FoxCare To Keep ‘Familiar Faces’ Community Now Must Do Its Part By WRILEY NELSONONEONTA The Oneonta Family YMCA is moving forward with plans to take over operation of Bassett Healthcare Network’s FoxCare Fitness Center. The Y will formally take control of the fitness center at the beginning of June, but staff members started working at FoxCare on May 15. The new operation will be called YMCA Specialty Fitness @ FoxCare. According to a release, the facility will be…
Otsego County Declares State of Emergency Housing Crisis Executive Order Also Issued OTSEGO COUNTY—Otsego County Board of Representatives Chairman David Bliss has declared a State of Emergency in Otsego County effective May 16, as asylum seekers are expected to arrive in New York now that the federal Title 42 immigration policy has expired. Title 42, issued during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed authorities to turn away migrants at the U.S. borders as a public health measure to prevent the spread…
Sports Snippets: May 15, 2023 Compiled by WRILEY NELSON Cooperstown Girls Track and Field Posts Strong Week COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Central School track program had a great week, girls varsity coach Josie Rusk said in her report on May 2. The girls put up strong performances in a rainy meet at Chittenango on Saturday, April 29. Claire Jensen placed first in the 400m and fourth in the 100m. On Tuesday, May 2, the team returned to the track in cold and…
EV Car Show Slated for June 3rd ONEONTA—Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society has put a call out for participants and sponsors for its upcoming Electric Vehicle Car Show on June 3. The event will highlight local EV owners and inform potential buyers about their options. EV owners are invited to participate at no charge. Dealerships are sought as event sponsors and are encouraged to attend the event with EV vehicles. Businesses and vendors that are aligned with climate change, carbon reduction and…
Hawthorn Hill Journal by Richard deRosa Getting Back to Home Soil Several days ago, a friend sent a picture of the hill from our deck. Prominent in the foreground is our vegetable garden. Despite its dormant state, it awakened many memories and hopes for the future. It also reminded me of how anxious I am to be home and get my hands into the very rich soil that I have nourished with organic materials so diligently over the years. Curious,…
