People feel powerless: They wonder what they can do. The Internet is full of would-be useful advice, all the way from meditation to medication. Write to your congressperson: as if Marjorie Taylor Greene is sure to listen to you.…
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Letter from Andrew (A.J.) Hamill Encouragement, Advocacy Matter “Be the best person you can possibly be. For example: If you want to be a ditch-digger, then be the best ditch-digger you can be.” This inspirational quote was from my grandmother. I can honestly say, this is the sort of advice that our local educators—whether they are teachers, principals, superintendents, guidance counselors, etc.—need to start encouraging students with, as well as students encouraging their fellow students. We need more advocacy plus…
Letter from Dan Maskin Domestic Violence There are increasing studies on Social Determinants of Health which are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. While domestic violence affects people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic classes, and religious affiliations, the effects of domestic violence can result in a wide array of issues, ranging from broken bones to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. More and more healthcare…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Donate To Save A Life BLOOD DRIVE – Noon – 6 p.m. Donate blood, help save lives. Laurens High School, 64 Main St., Laurens. 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MAY 4 Children’s Education Advocacy EDUCATION ADVOCACY – 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Learn to advocate for your child’s success in school in spite of disabilities or suspected disabilities with the Family Resource Network. 3 part series begins with talk on special education regulations. Registration required. Visit www.facebook.com/FamilyRN/ for info.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Maple Sugar Season Begins! SUGARING OFF – 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy full pancake breakfast in the morning then contemporary, historic demonstrations of maple sugar production. Admission, $10/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/stec_event/sugaring-off-sundays/0…