Advertisement. Advertise with us

Rebecca Barringer and Monique Misner accept a $3,585.00 donation to the Friends of Bassett in support of Bassett Medical Center’s Cancer Center patient services from Fly Creek Cider Mill owner Bill Michaels. (Photo provided)

Cider Mill Raises $3,585 for Local Cancer Support

FLY CREEK—Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard reported its most successful Big Squeeze Day yet, raising $3,585.00 in support of patient services at Bassett Medical Center’s Cancer Center. The funds were donated to the Friends of Bassett and will directly aid cancer patient support services.

“We were so very happy to surpass last year’s record-breaking fundraiser with this year’s Big Squeeze Day supporting Bassett Healthcare,” said Bill Michaels, owner of the mill. “The weather was fantastic, and we sold over 360 gallons of fresh sweet cider, with all proceeds going to Bassett. We thank our many visitors who came out to purchase our cider and support our mission and community.”

Held at the peak of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Big Squeeze Day also featured a partnership with the Cancer Services Program, which provided valuable information on early detection and available community resources. Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard is proud to support critical local healthcare initiatives while sharing its award-winning cider with the community, Michaels said.

The Fly Creek Cider Mill and Orchard, 288 Goose Street, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, December 21.

Posted

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


Related Articles

Fly Creek Cider Mill Announces Arrival of New York Apple Crop

Paula Red, Ginger Gold and Zestar apples are available in the mill’s popular pack-your-own Apple Room. Visitors can mix and match varieties to create their own assortment, with bags available in sizes ranging from a quarter peck to a half bushel.…
August 27, 2026

The Partial Observer: Free Program Helps Small Businesses

The program forced me to get out of the daily operation of my business and spend time working on the business rather than simply working in it. We studied financial statements, marketing, operations, leadership, employees, access to capital and, perhaps most importantly, how to identify opportunities for growth.…
August 20, 2026

Time Out Otsego: 08-14-26

FUNDRAISER—5-7 p.m. Spaghetti Benefit Dinner. In memory of Chester “Chet” DeCarr to support wife Regi during this difficult time. Dinner by donation. Dine in or take out. American Legion Riders Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta.  (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1360643772864490&set=a.499999285595614…
August 13, 2026

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

For a limited time, subscribers to AllOtsego.com pay a reduced rate ($25.00 for one year) and can choose to have $5.00 of the subscription fee donated toward refurbishment of Otsego County’s Civil War Memorial.

Visit our “subscribe” page to sign up