News Briefs: October 31, 2024

Hurricane Relief Planned

RICHFIELD SPRINGS—The Richfield Springs Veterans’ Club will send a truck of clothing donations for hurricane relief on Friday, November 1. Donations may be left at Green Lakes Home and Garden, 7882 State Highway 28, or at the Vets Club at 13 Lake Street.

Wasting Disease Detected

NEW YORK STATE—The New York State departments of Agriculture and Markets and Environmental Conservation announced that an isolated case of chronic wasting disease was detected in DEC Area 6, which includes Oneida, Herkimer, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. Although there is no strong evidence that this ghastly disease can spread to humans, people should not consume meat from infected animals. Hunters and members of the public are urged to report sick or dying deer, including roadkill, in the Region 6 area by contacting (315) 785-2263 or Information.R6@dec.ny.gov. Hunters should also be sure to use only synthetic lures and scents, and to dispose of carcass waste properly.

FoVL Hosts Sunday Speakers

COOPERSTOWN—Friends of the Village Library and the First Baptist Church of Cooperstown will host a two-part, nonpartisan pre-election special edition of the Sunday Speaker Series at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 3. Dr. Richard Pious will speak on the paradox of presidential power, followed by an intermission with pizza and soft drinks at 5:30 p.m. The First Baptist Church will present a film screening of “A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy” at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and will be held in the third floor ballroom of the Village Hall, 22 Main Street.