News Briefs: August 8, 2024

OLA Gathering Is This Saturday

COOPERSTOWN—The Otsego Lake Association will host its annual gathering at the Otsego Sailing Club, 5992 State Route 80, on Saturday, August 10. There will be refreshments and a silent auction beginning at 8:30 a.m., with reports on the state of the lake from 9-10:45. Dr. Florian Reyda, director of SUNY Oneonta’s Biological Field Station, will be the special guest. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and a friend.

Low-flying Aircraft Dropping Rabies Vaccines

NEW YORK STATE—The New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services will distribute bait pellets as part of an oral wildlife rabies vaccination program during the month of August. Residents are advised that low-flying aircraft and ground teams may be present throughout the process. Bait pellets should not be touched; contact the NYSDOH Rabies Information Line at (888) 574-6656 with questions or concerns in case of accidental contact. If a pellet must be moved, use gloves or a plastic bag. Damaged baits may be thrown out, while intact ones should be placed in a wooded area for wildlife to consume.

Helios Seeks Nominations for Matsuo Award

ONEONTA—Helios Care has requested nominations for the second annual Dr. Yoshiro Matsuo Compassionate Care Award. The award honors Dr. Matsuo’s 50-year career in medicine, dedication to hospice and palliative care, and service to his country. It is open to any person in Otsego or Delaware counties who exemplifies his qualities of compassion, kindness, leadership and service. Lisa Schmitz of Otego received the inaugural award last year. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.helioscare.org/compassionate-care-award/. The deadline for submissions is September 13.