Beware of Ticks Some of us never come in contact with ticks, at least that we know of. But others are greatly affected. “There is a huge tick problem here in our county, more than usual. We have a nice environment for tick-borne disease,” said Dr. Mandy Roome, Ph.D., research scientist at the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety. A white-footed mouse attracts the most ticks, and ticks are always looking for somewhere to keep warm, so they are…
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Tick season brings vigilance against Lyme By PATRICK DEWEY • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com What is most astounding about Lyme Disease is that one tick the size of a sesame seed or smaller, according to the CDC, can change someone’s life course. Cherry Valley resident Tina Leentjes, diagnosed with Lyme Disease in May 2017, went from working five days a week and attending events almost every evening to working part-time and falling asleep before dinner is finished. For Brenda Michaels of…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Dip N’ Paint With FRN DRAGON DATES – 5:30 p.m. Dip & Paint with local artist, Diane Stensland. Choose an image to paint then enjoy variety of dipping foods with the Family Resource Network. Preregistration required. Elm Park United Methodist, 401 Chestnut St., Oneonta. 607-432-0001 or visit familyrn.org/event/dragon-dates-paint-and-dip-activity/…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for MONDAY, JUNE 24 Oneonta’s Own ‘Ninja Warrior’ SCREENING – 7 p.m. Watch Oneonta’s own Ninja Warrior Anthony Eardley run the American Ninja Warrior Course on the big screen. Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Info, www.foothillspac.org…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Living Healthy Expo HEALTH EXPO – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lectures, panels and presentations on everything from Rabies and Lyme Disease awareness to substance abuse and mental health awareness. Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta. 607-547-4230, www.LHEOtsego.com…