THIS WEEK’S NEWSPAPERS The Freeman’s Journal • Hometown Oneonta September 1, 2022 PHOTO OF THE WEEK FRONT PAGE Wildlife Rescue Rehabilitation Center Gets Calls 24/7 Weekly Medical News: 09-01-22 Inside The Paper Fernleigh Foundation Provides Grant to SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station The Grand and Glorious Fall Fair Moves to Neahwa Park Helios Care Receives $1,200 Donation $82 Million Grant Will Improve Access to Care, Increase Key Investments in Bassett Staff September Is National Preparedness Month Drnek: We’re All in…
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Helios Care Receives $1,200 Donation On Friday, August 19, Helios Care, the hospice and palliative care organization for Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties was pleased to accept a check for $1,200 from the Hudson Highlands Retread Motorcycle group. This very generous donation represented a year’s worth of fundraising efforts on Helios Care’s behalf. Helios Care will use the money to continue providing bereavement services free to all residents throughout the 3 counties served. Call Helios Care for more information at…
In Memoriam Jeanne S. B. Viek, 93 March 22, 1928 – January 22, 2022 COOPERSTOWN – Jeanne “Jeje” Stone Barrett Viek, 93, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cooperstown on January 22, 2022. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Bryn Mawr, PA, the daughter of Albert Oliver and Lisbeth Beatrice (Stone) Barrett. She grew up in Devon, PA. Most weekends the family went to their farm on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Jeje attended…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Learn About The Naming Of Fly Creek With Local Historian LOCAL HISTORY – 7:30 p.m. Local historian Tom Heitz will present ‘A Prominent Hooker And The Naming Of Fly Creek.’ Talk will be followed by light refreshments. Pierstown Grange, 137 Wedderspoon Hollow Rd., Pierstown. 607-547-5205.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Stop and Smell the Wildflowers WILDFLOWER WALK – 10 a.m. – Noon. Jean Miller Memorial Wildflower Walk returns this year, led by local plant expert and DOAS member Connie Tedesco. Participants should dress for the weather, bring water, binoculars, & insect repellent. Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Rd. Laurens. 607-397-3815 or visit doas.us/calendar/ BLOOD DRIVE – 2 – 7 p.m. Donate through May 19 for chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MAY 10 Family Game Night at the Library GAME NIGHT – 6 – 8 p.m. Bring the entire family for night of board games from Settlers of Catan to Battleship & more. Separate adult and childrens tables will be running. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…
Community pays tribute to Bob Schlather CLICK HERE to view the full obituary Last week, the community lost an exceptional friend in Bob Schlather. Those who attended the Mass at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown on Saturday were graciously asked upon entry if they were with a particular organization, to be shown where others from their group were seated. This spoke volumes about Bob, who was involved in a dizzying array of groups and causes encompassing healthcare, human…
Helios Care salutes its volunteers [Editor’s note: This week’s “News from the Noteworthy” comes from Tammy Christman, Director of Community Outreach and Volunteer Services for Helios Care.] April 17-23 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and organizations across the country are celebrating the wonderful works of volunteers. The value of hospice volunteers cannot be overstated. The desire to give time and talents freely, to those on the end-of-life journey, emanates from a heart of compassion and a spirit of giving. Whether…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, MARCH 28 Seniors Walking Group WALKING CLUB – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun walk on Mondays & Fridays with friends old and new and listen to music of the 70s. Free for members, non-members aged 50+. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 547-2800, ext. 109 or visit www.clarksportscenter.com BLOOD DRIVE – 1 – 6 p.m. Clark Sports Center, Cooperstown. 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Family Game Night with the Springfield Library GAME NIGHT – 7 – 8 p.m. Join the group to play fun strategy game ‘Settlers of Catan.’ Adult and childrens game will be available so bring the whole family. Springfield Library, 129 Co. Rd. 29A, Springfield Center. 315-858-5802 or visit libraries.4cls.org/springfield/…