The Mountain Eagle

11/17/21

Five Live Performances of “A Christmas Carol” at The Farmers’ Museum in December

Written By Editor on 11/17/21 | 11/17/21

Five live performances of Charles Dickens' classic “A Christmas Carol”

The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y.

Thursday, December 16 • 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 17 • 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 18 • 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 19 • 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15 adults (13-64); $13.50 seniors (65+) and museum members; $10 juniors (7-12); children 6 and under are free.

Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.com.

Face masks plus proof of vaccination or negative test result are required. (Details at FarmersMuseum.org/safety)

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Farmers’ Museum announces the return of its annual live performances of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic “A Christmas Carol” on December 16, 17, 18 and 19. Rediscover the fabled tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who devoted his life to money and business until three spirits arrive to show him the error of his ways. The production embodies the joy of the season and is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

A total of five performances will be presented: Thursday, December 16 (7:00 p.m.), Friday, December 17 (7:00 p.m.), Saturday, December 18 (3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.), and Sunday, December 19 (3:00 p.m.) in the Louis C. Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum. Order tickets online at Eventbrite.com or purchase your tickets at the door on the evening of the performance (availability not guaranteed). Tickets: $15 adults (13-64); $13.50 seniors (65+) and museum members; $10 juniors (7-12); children 6 and under are free. Accessible seating areas are also available at the front of the auditorium for those with mobility needs. Concessions will be available. Performances run just under two hours, including a brief intermission. If you have questions, please call (607) 547-1453.

COVID Policy: Guests over the age of 12 will need to present proof of vaccination and a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license. Children under the age of 12 must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time or a negative COVID-19 rapid test within six hours of the performance start time. Face masks are required for all guests inside the Museum and during the performance. Face masks must be worn at all times unless eating or drinking.

For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org. The Farmers' Museum is located at 5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY.

About The Farmers’ Museum

As one of the oldest rural life museums in the country, The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, New York, provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience 19th-century rural and village life first-hand through authentic demonstrations and interpretative exhibits. The museum, founded in 1943, comprises a Colonial Revival stone barn listed on the National Register for Historic Places, a recreated historic village circa 1845, the Empire State Carousel, and a working farmstead. Through its 19th-century village and farm, the museum preserves important examples of upstate New York architecture, early agricultural tools and equipment, and heritage livestock. The Farmers’ Museum’s outstanding collection of more than 23,000 items encompasses significant historic objects ranging from butter molds to carriages, and hand planes to plows. The museum also presents a broad range of interactive educational programs for school groups, families, and adults that explore and preserve the rich agricultural history of the region.

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11/15/21

Six Nights of Holiday Lantern Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in December

Written By Editor on 11/15/21 | 11/15/21

Six evenings to choose from - each offering 16 tours per night.

Holiday Lantern Tours take the place of Candlelight Evening this season.

Candlelight Evening is scheduled to return in 2022.

Holiday Lantern Tours

Fridays and Saturdays • December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown, NY

Hour-long outdoor walking tours start at 3:00 p.m. and run every 20 minutes. Last tour: 8:00 p.m.

16 tours per night! Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted. Face masks required indoors.

Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite.com. Find link at FarmersMuseum.org.

Ticket Prices: $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6).

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Enjoy an intimate, hour-long guided walking tour of The Farmers’ Museum and see it dressed in its winter finery during Holiday Lantern Tours, taking place on Fridays and Saturdays in December (Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18). Join guides as they lead you through the museum’s sparkling grounds by lantern light. Learn about the history of December holidays, including Christmas, and how they were celebrated in Upstate New York in years past.

Holiday Lantern Tours take the place of Candlelight Evening this season with six evenings to choose from–offering a total of 16 tours per night. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m. and run every 20 minutes. The last tour starts at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com: $18 for Adult Members (13+), $20 for Adult Non-Members (13+), $10.00 for Juniors (7–12), and $5.00 for Children (3–6). Reservations are required. No walk-ins accepted.

Each tour is limited to 12 people. The tours are mainly outdoors and last approximately one hour, so please dress warmly. Face masks are required indoors. Tours beginning between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. will be occurring during daylight. The tour moves over uneven ground in the dark. Visitors with potential mobility issues should contact the Museum in advance to ensure your visit is as safe and enjoyable as possible. For general questions regarding the program, please call (607) 547-1456 or email d.anderson@farmersmuseum.org.

Sponsored in part by NYCM Insurance and Otsego County Government.

For more information, visit FarmersMuseum.org. The Farmers' Museum is located at 5775 State Hwy 80, Cooperstown, NY.

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11/11/21

Middletown Fire District No. 1 Annual Election Notice

Written By Editor on 11/11/21 | 11/11/21

LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL ELECTION OF MIDDLETOWN FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1

Please take notice that the annual election of the Middletown Fire District No 1 will take place on December 14, 2021, between the hours of 6 pm and 9 pm at the Fleischmanns Fire Hall, 1298 Main Street, Fleischmanns, NY 12430 for the purposes of electing one fire commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2026. All duly registered residents of the Middletown Fire District No. 1 shall be eligible to vote.

Candidates for the district office shall file their names in writing with District Secretary, Jilleen Jamrozy PO Box 583, Fleischmanns, NY 12430, no later than NOVEMBER 24, 2021.

Jilleen Jamrozy

Fire District Secretary

Middletown Fire District No. 1

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11/8/21

SUNY Delhi Students Receive Over $360,000 through Donations

Written By Editor on 11/8/21 | 11/8/21

More than 300 SUNY Delhi students have benefited from philanthropic giving by SUNY Delhi alumni and friends in the 2021-22 academic year, totaling over $360,000 in awards and scholarships, according to The College Foundation at Delhi. The foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, accepts and manages gifts to the college to support the college and its students.

Michael Sullivan, vice president for College Advancement at SUNY Delhi, says more than 80% of SUNY Delhi students rely on financial aid.

"The alumni and friends of the college that make these scholarships possible truly change lives through their giving," he states. "Charitable gifts can make the difference between a student succeeded in their studies or having to drop out."

To mechatronics major Saira Vidunas, financial support has made a significant impact on her educational journey.

"Due to being born in a different country, I was ineligible for financial aid," Vidunas shares. "Once I was able to be employed, it took me years to save enough for just one semester. Thanks to donors, I was able to stay enrolled. I am graduating this semester at the top of my class with a full-time engineering job offer at Corning, Inc. I owe a lifetime of gratitude to the donors who helped make this dream a reality."

Elvis Medina, a junior in the construction management program, says going to college represents a second chance to better himself. At SUNY Delhi, he has grown into a respected student leader and peer mentor.

"Financial support has made challenges along the way easier to face," he says.

SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte states, "Since 1913, SUNY Delhi has been delivering on its commitment to preparing students of today for the opportunities of tomorrow. Delhi graduates go on to great success in a wide variety of careers and industries. I cannot thank our donors enough for investing in the future of our college and these future leaders. You are truly changing lives through your charitable investments."

SUNY Delhi awards scholarshpis based on factors such as financial need, academic excellence, academic program, geography, and personal achievements. For more information on how to establish a scholarship fund with the College Foundation, please call (607) 746-4520.

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11/7/21

Ongoing COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinics Beginning at Bassett Medical Center Prime Care

Written By Editor on 11/7/21 | 11/7/21

For COVID-19 vaccines: All three manufacturers are available. First, second, third and booster shots are available. Open to all eligible established patients eighteen years old or older. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for current eligibility criteria. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

For flu vaccines: Open to all established patients eighteen years old or older. Flu vaccines are covered by most insurance providers. For those without insurance, costs may range from $40 to $72 depending on whether patients qualify for a low-dose or high-dose shot. Dial 607-547-7973 for more information.

People in the following groups are at highest risk for illness complications:

People with serious long-term health problems (lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease and blood disorders)

People with immune system weakness (cancer treatment, long-term steroid therapy, HIV/AIDS and other immune diseases)

People 50 years of age and older

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for other high-risk categories and more flu and COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.

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11/3/21

Audubon to host Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark for Special Program on Crows

Written By Editor on 11/3/21 | 11/3/21

Through the Eyes and Lives of Crows

Opportunities and Challenges of Anthropogenic Change

Join DOAS on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:30pm on Zoom for a special presentation on Crows with Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark (FREE and open to the public.)!

Image: American Crow, Photo by Steven Chu, 2018 Audubon Photography Awards

Anthropogenic change, especially urbanization and climate change, is challenging all organisms, including humans, to adapt. Evolutionary ecologists predict that behaviorally more flexible animals, especially those that learn and transmit information socially, will adapt most successfully. Crows and ravens (Corvus sp.) certainly fit our idea of behaviorally flexible, generalist species with plenty of cognitive capacity; indeed, a number of Corvus species are now well-established in urban areas worldwide.

Based on a 30-year study of one population in Ithaca, NY, Anne Clark will introduce you to the complex social world of our American crows, how they do or don’t fit our expected “urban adaptor”, but also how even small cities are dynamic environments that continue to challenge them. Finally, she will extend the discussion to crow species globally, to the scientific and ecological value of this surprisingly diverse group, and to the possibility that many crow species could disappear in the face of complacency and anthropogenic change.

Registration is required - visit https://doas.us/through-the-eyes-and-lives-of-crows/

About the Presenter

Anne B. Clark, associate professor of Biological Sciences photographed in a field in Ithaca, NY, December 01, 2012.
Anne Clark is a behavioral ecologist broadly interested in the evolution and ecology of animal social behavior. She has studied scent signals and social behavior of prosimians for her PhD (U. Chicago) and post-doctoral research (U. Witwatersrand, South Africa), but also parent-offspring relations in birds, yawning in parakeets (thermoregulation and contagious social behavior!), and for the last 20+ years, the social ecology of American crows in suburban Ithaca, NY. Ongoing studies with her wonderful grad and undergrad students include genetics, communication, learning and personality. The advent of West Nile Virus in our long-term study population of crows has added a focus on social and demographic effects of injury and disease for Anne and her collaborator, Dr. K.J. McGowan. Her students have extended crow research to new species: Fish Crows, Mariana Crows and Large-billed Crows. At Binghamton University, she has taught classes in “Animal Behavior”, “Primate Behavioral Ecology” and “Behavior and Disease” plus diverse graduate seminars.

Image: Anne B. Clark, associate professor of Biological Sciences photographed in a field in Ithaca, NY, December 01, 2012.

FOR EVENT CALENDARS: Join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:30pm on Zoom for a special presentation on Crows with Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark (FREE and open to the public.)! Registration is required - visit https://doas.us/through-the-eyes-and-lives-of-crows/ .

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) offers programs year-round that are free and open to the public including member meeting programs, bird-watching field trips and special events. DOAS operates the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, hiking trails and a summer day camp program at the Audubon Sanctuary just south of Oneonta, NY.

Our Vision:
A healthy world where people and wildlife thrive
and natural resources are protected.

The mission of Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is to protect our natural environment and connect people with nature to benefit birds and other wildlife through conservation, education, research and advocacy.

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Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat & Training Center to Hold Thanksgiving Service Sunday November 21 at 1:30 pm

Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat & Training Center in Bovina, NY will hold a prayer service of thanksgiving on Sunday November 21 at 1:30 pm. All participants must RSVP by calling 607-326-0052 or emailing info@cbmountain.org. More information about Cloud-Bearing Mountain Christian Retreat & Training Center can be viewed at www.cbmountain.org.

The service will consist of the singing of an akathist hymn, an ancient form of prayer and praise practiced in the Orthodox Church. The Greek word "akathistos" means "not sitting," i.e., standing. Normally, all participants who are able stand while an akathist hymn is being prayed. Akathists are comprised of 24 stanzas, arranged in an acrostic following the Greek alphabet. The particular akathist that will be celebrated is called "Glory to God for All Things." It was found among the papers of Protopresbyter Gregory Petrov upon his death in a Soviet Communist concentration camp in 1940, a fact that makes this hymn of thanksgiving and praise all the more poignant.

Father James Krueger of Cloud-Bearing Mountain states, “Not only is this half-hour service of prayer beautiful and full of sublime poetry, but it gives voice to the full riches of Orthodox Christian theology as it pertains to our daily lives here in God’s creation.”

All are invited and welcome to attend. A reception and discussion will follow. Participants may attend the regular Sunday Divine Liturgy at 10 am, share the meal following, and stay for the praying of the Akathist.

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11/1/21

BASSETT HEALTHCARE NETWORK AND MASONIC MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE COLLABORATE TO IMPROVE HEALTH

Written By Editor on 11/1/21 | 11/1/21

Bassett Healthcare Network and the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica, NY announced that the two organizations will begin a new collaborative initiative to further the advancement of health research and outcomes in Central New York and beyond.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with the MMRI. Bassett and MMRI share a common mission to improve the health and quality of life for all who live in our communities, have a long history of groundbreaking medical research, and a commitment to Central New York,” said Tommy Ibrahim, MD, MHA, President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. “By leveraging each of our strengths, I am confident that this new relationship will lead to discoveries in science and medicine that we could not have achieved independently.”

Over the coming months, the two organizations will work together to identify ways that they can better help local communities.

“Partnering with Bassett Healthcare Network and the Bassett Research Institute is an exciting step forward for our organizations and our community,” said Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D., Executive Director, Gordon K. Moe Professor and Chair of Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine for MMRI. “We are looking forward to the great things we will accomplish together.”

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Audubon Announces Dates for 2021 Christmas Bird Counts

The annual Christmas Bird Count, begun in 1900, is the oldest and one of the largest citizen science projects in the Western Hemisphere. This will be our local Audubon’s 53^rd year of participating in the national count, and three areas will be covered on different days during the three-week count period (see below for locations and dates).

There are two ways to participate in the CBC, either out in the field (walking and/or driving), or watching feeders at a stationary location (eg. from the comfort of your own home). If you would like to get out in the field, please contact the appropriate coordinator for that count at least a week in advance to see if there is a need for additional counters. People who have participated before will be contacted. If you would like to know if you live in one of the count circles to be a feeder watcher, go to https://arcg.is/1u5K4q0, click on the link, then zoom in to our area – or use the embedded map at the DOAS Website at https://doas.us/2021-christmas-bird-counts/. For more information about Christmas Bird Counts, go to www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to use the guidelines set by the National Audubon:

∙ Carpooling may only occur within existing family or social pod units;

∙ Social distancing and/or masking are required at all times;

∙ We must comply with all state and local health mandates.

Oneonta CBC December 18

Compiler Sandy Bright
email brights@hartwick.edu
phone 607-287-4465.

Fort Plain CBC December 26

Compiler Bob Donnelly
email rsdonn@yahoo.com
phone 607-264-8156.

Delaware County CBC January 2

Compiler Pam Peters
email ovenb1rdp@gmail.com
phone 607-829-6545.

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Cobleskill Man Charged with Strangulation

On October 31, 2021, the New York State Police in Cobleskill arrested 60-year-old Terry A. Hanes of Cobleskill, for Strangulation 2nd degree (D felony) and Harassment 2nd degree (violation).

Shortly before noon on Sunday, State Police responded to a domestic incident that occurred at a residence in the town of Carlisle. Hanes is accused of choking the victim during an argument that turned physical. Hanes was taken into custody and processed on the charges above. He was arraigned in Carlisle Town Court and released. Hanes is due in court on November 17, 2021.

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Spring Registration Open Now at C-GCC

HUDSON – Registration is open now at Columbia-Greene Community College for the Spring 2022 semester.

Spring courses will include a full slate of online, remote, and in-person courses for both full- and part-time students. The College encourages prospective students to register for classes at the earliest possible date, both to reserve space in limited classes and to prevent course cancelations.

Among new course offerings are Growing Greene County, an entrepreneurship program offered at the Cairo Library that provides a toolkit of relevant skills for those seeking to start their own businesses but may not know where or how to begin; and Connecting With Today’s Job Seekers, a free interactive and hands-on workshop that gives business owners and managers the knowledge to tailor their job postings and listings in ways that resonate with today’s spectrum of job seekers.

Non-credit programming, with some classes beginning the first week in January, includes personal and professional enrichment courses in Arts, Business, Computer Skills, Physical Fitness, Languages, and more, as well as online, self-paced continuing education courses offered through a partnership with ed2go, an internationally recognized online education provider. Customized workforce training for local employers also is available.

In addition to the courses being offered this semester, students now have access to CircleIn, an app that enables students to leverage the power of peer support in studying and learning. In short, CircleIn facilitates and incentivizes remote peer-to-peer studying and encourages students to support one another.

For information about enrolling in non-credit classes, contact the Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development at communityservices@sunycgcc.edu or 518.828.4181, Extension 3342.

All in-person classes will adhere to the latest health and safety guidelines. For information about applying to C-GCC, e-mail admissions@sunycgcc.edu or call 518.828.4181, Extension 3427.

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10/28/21

Windham Fire Commissioners Meeting Tonight

Written By Editor on 10/28/21 | 10/28/21

The Windham Fire Commissioners are having a continued Public Hearing meeting regarding the 2022 Budget and it will be at the Windham Town Hall tonight at 6 PM.

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Audubon to host Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark for Special Program on Crows

Through the Eyes and Lives of Crows

Opportunities and Challenges of Anthropogenic Change

Join DOAS on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:30pm on Zoom for a special presentation on Crows with Behavioral Ecologist, Anne Clark (FREE and open to the public.)!

Registration is required - visit https://doas.us/through-the-eyes-and-lives-of-crows/

About the Presenter

Image: Anne B. Clark, associate professor of Biological Sciences photographed in a field in Ithaca, NY, December 01, 2012.

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SUNY Cobleskill Women's Volleyball Drops 3-2 Home Decision to MCLA in Non-League Action

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s volleyball team finished the home portion of their season schedule on Tuesday evening losing a marathon affair to the visiting Trailblazers of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 3-2 by set scores of 21-25, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22 and 11-15 in non-conference action. With the loss the Fighting Tigers are now 9-13 overall on the season while the Trailblazers improve to 10-11 on the year.

In a match that went 2:14 and featured 21 ties and 22 lead changes, it was the Trailblazers that came out on top taking advantage of 32 Cobleskill attack errors to claim the victory.

Cobleskill was led the front-line trio of sophomore outside hitter MacKenzie Larson, Winterset, Iowa, Winterset High School, who had a match high of 19 kills to go with 17 digs and a pair of service aces, sophomore middle hitter Alexis Miranda, Nashua, N.H., Nashua High School, who had 17 kills and four solo blocks and senior middle hitter Jillian Nitchman, Ballston Spa, N.Y., Ballston Spa High School, who chipped in 11 kills and a solo block on the night.

The Orange & Black will close out their regular season on Wednesday, October 27, when they travel to Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. to meet the Raptors of Bard College beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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Vizient, Inc Recognizes Bassett’s Supply Chain Savings Thanks to Pandemic-Induced Improvements

Bassett Healthcare Network was recently recognized by Vizient, Inc. for its demonstrated excellence in lowering supply chain costs. Its designation as a “participation leader” in its national Impact Standardization Program reflects Bassett’s participation in all 13 Impact programs offered by Vizient.

Savings through Vizient’s rebate programs total about $200,000—a significant amount, but only a fraction of a whole. “We saved over six million dollars in 2021,” says Joseph Ruffino III, Bassett’s Supply Chain director. “That’s 1.5 million more than the year before. My team is always looking for opportunities to reduce costs and this accomplishment is something we feel very good about.”

Bassett’s recent supply chain advancements go further than just a better bottom line. COVID-19 pushed the supply chain to its limits, but the changes needed to meet those challenges have improved the whole system.

Russell Grant is not in Bassett’s Supply Chain department, but as director of Infection Control and Prevention, he knows the pinch of low supply and high demand as well as anyone else. “As the pandemic intensified in our region last fall, we quickly realized that the standard monthly meeting was not going to cut it,” remembers Grant. “We needed a way of knowing which supplies were being utilized where. When there was a shortage, we needed a process that would get the best possible replacements as quickly as possible.”

Ruffino enfolded Grant into a new Product Evaluation Team (PET) that included representatives from each network entity, plus Nursing and Infection Control. They met virtually weekly—and more often if an urgent situation arose. Meanwhile, Supply Chain streamlined their request and replacement processes. The result was a responsive system that identified problems, encouraged robust dialogue and delivered solutions.

Although the new and improved PET was created in response to the pandemic, the system has been such a success that it will continue even when the pandemic ends.

“I’ll give you an example of what this team can accomplish,” says Grant. “A few months ago, a PET hospital rep recommended a different brand of Foley wipes—the disposable sanitary napkins used to clean patient catheters. Within days, the other entities were trying samples. Within weeks, everyone in the network had switched.

“That’s a seemingly small change, but it has a big impact,” Grant continues. “Better wipes are better at cleaning, reducing patient infections. They also make nurses doing Foley care happier. And it just so happens that these were also a little cheaper—which can add up at the volumes we use network-wide.”

“Lowering supply chain costs is crucially important – yet often under-recognized – as a way of improving patient care across our network,” says Jeff Joyner, Bassett’s chief operating officer. “Smarter purchasing and contracting isn’t just about saving money. It frees up resources that can then be invested in caring for our patients and supporting our caregivers in other ways. It is the kind of improvement that makes other improvements possible. I am thankful for the hard work of all those in our Supply Chain Service Center who worked with Vizient on this achievement.”

Vizient, Inc, out of Irving, TX, helps not-for-profit health systems across the country develop strategies to deliver quality services. Bassett has been a member organization with Vizient since 2007.

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About Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in upstate New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. To learn more about services available throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook at facebook.com/Bassett.Network.

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SUNY's LARSON NAMED NORTH ATLANTIC CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL PLAYER-OF-THE-WEEK

The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that SUNY Cobleskill sophomore MacKenzie Larson, Winterset, Iowa, Winterset High School, has been named NAC Volleyball Rookie-of-the-Week for the week ending on October 25, 2021. This marks the second time this season the Iowa native has earned conference player-of-the-week honors.

The sophomore outside hitter played a major role in the team’s taking two-of-three defeating the visiting Spartans of Castleton University 3-1 by set scores of 25-20, 25-12, 15-25 and 25-22 prior to splitting a pair of North Atlantic Conference (NAC) contests at SUNY Delhi in Delhi, N.Y. on Sunday losing the host Broncos in the opener 3-1 by scores of 15-25, 25-21, 12-25 and 21-25 before defeating the Wildcats of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-12 and 17-15 to improve to 9-12 overall including a 4-4 record in NAC action.

In 13 sets played Larson averaged: 2.08 kills, 3.84 digs, 3.31 points and 1.1 service aces per game during the week.

For the year the Winterset High School alumnus is averaging: 2.71 kills, 3.81 digs, 3.94 points and 1.04 service aces per set while posting a .127 hitting percentage. Larson is currently ranked second among NCAA Division III programs in aces per set.

Fighting Tiger Head Coach Scott Hill feels that the Winterset, Iowa native fills a number of roles for the Fighting Tigers on many levels.

“Even though MacKenzie is a sophomore, she has been a leader on and off the court since she arrived. She is someone her teammates trust and count on during matches both offensively and defensively. MacKenzie is a dependable hitter that can find a hole in the blocks and is able to produce points on offense and defensively she is one of our most consistent passers we have who is always in position to make a great pass from either a serve or a hit.”

The Fighting Tigers will next be in action on Tuesday October 26 when they travel to Utica, N.Y. to face the Pioneers of Utica College for a non-conference match beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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FIGHTING TIGER VOLLEYBALL CLOSES REGULAR SEASON WITH 3-0 NON-CONFERENCE WIN AT BARD COLLEGE

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s volleyball team closed out the regular season on Wednesday evening by shooting down the host Raptors of Bard College in non-conference road action by set scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-12. With the victory the Fighting Tigers close out the regular season with a 10-13 overall record while the Raptors fall to 7-15 overall on the year.

Sophomore outside hitter MacKenzie Larson, Winterset, Iowa, Winterset High School, once again keyed the Orange & Black’s attack with an 11 assist, 12 dig, four service ace effort while fellow sophomore middle hitter Alexis Miranda, Nashua, N.H., Nashua High School, added five kills, three total blocks and a service ace on the evening for the winners.

The Cobleskill senior class was also active in the win as senior setter Maleigha Ellithorpe, Cazenovia, N.Y., Cazenovia College/Onondaga Community College, had 28 assists to go with eight digs and a pair of service aces with senior middle hitter Jillian Nitchman, Ballston Spa, N.Y., Ballston Spa High School, chipping in six kills, three total blocks and three digs to the victory totals.

The Fighting Tigers will next be in action on Saturday October 30 when they travel to Delhi, N.Y. for the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Tournament’s Western Division Round hosted by SUNY Delhi. Cobleskill will meet the Wildcats of SUNY Polytechnic Institute in the tournament’s semifinals beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Cobleskill at Bard

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10/18/21

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2021 ROXBURY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Written By Editor on 10/18/21 | 10/18/21

From Monday, November 8, 2021, through Wednesday, December 30, 2021,
from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays, the Roxbury Roxbury Library Association (RLA) will be
offering its Annual Holiday Bazaar shopping festivities at the
Roxbury Library. The RLA Annual Holiday Bazaar will offer holiday
shoppers
the opportunity to purchase quality RLA Thrift Shoppe merchandise, Irma
Mae Griffin's HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF ROXBURY, and 2021 RLA quilt raffle
tickets
for the queen-sized "Joyful Scrappy Triangles" Quilt and for the
twin-sized
"Blue Hearts" Quilt," at $1.00 per ticket or at $5.00 for 6 tickets.

On Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Santa will
visit
the Roxbury Library with holiday candy and gifts for the children of
Roxbury
and neighboring communities.

The RLA quilt raffle drawing for the 2021 RLA "Joyful Scrappy Triangles"
Quilt and for the 2021 RLA "Blue Hearts" Quilt, expertly handcrafted by
the
Roxbury Library Quilters, will take place on Saturday, December 4th,
at 1:30 p.m., at the Roxbury Library.

Located at 53742 State Highway 30, the Roxbury Library is directly
opposite the town's United Methodist Church on Main Street.

For further information about the 2021 RLA Annual Holiday Bazaar
shopping festivities, please contact Roxbury Library Director Dian
Seiler,
Roxbury Library Clerk Mary Jean Scudder, or Roxbury Library Clerk
Helen Faraci at (607)-326-7901.

The RLA Thrift Shoppe Volunteer Staff and the Roxbury Library Staff
welcome donations of new or gently used gift items to the 2021 RLA
Annual Holiday Bazaar.

The RLA requires that all Roxbury Library holiday visitors observe
state-recommended COVID-19 protocols, including the wearing of facial
masks and the practicing of social distancing.

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Nancy Marie Payne, Storyteller at Gilboa Museum & Juried History Center

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Women who took up flying in the early 1900s had to handle prejudice as well as their aircraft. Public sentiment in the early days of flying held that when a man died in an aircraft accident it was a shame—but he knew what he was getting into and was a hero for breaking new ground.

....When a woman died in a plane accident, it was proof positive she shouldn't have been flying in the first place.

Storyteller Nancy Marie Payne brings this exciting time alive through the voice of Pancho Barnes, a colorful and innovative female pilot of the 1920's. Nancy, as Pancho, relates the story of first flight from a woman's perspective. “Pancho” tells her own colorful story as well as the exploits of early balloonists and aviators, including Ruth Law, Harriet Quimby, Bessie Colman, Bobbi Trout, Amelia Earhart and others.

Wednesday, October 20, at 6 p.m.

A half-hour business meeting, refreshments,

and Nancy will start before 7:00

Gilboa Museum, 122 Stryker Road, Gilboa, NY 12076 (Map).

Gilboa Museum Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . facebook.com/groups/gilboahistoricalsociety

GilboaHistoricalSociety.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GilboaFossils.org

Membership application or update form, and to email us.

Your membership status: Enjoy GHS activites with or without being a member, but we'd love to have you join!....

October 20, GHS Membership Meeting 7:00–8:30: in the Museum, Nancy Payne, storyteller
November 17, GHS Membership Meeting 7:00–8:30: in the Museum,Terry Bradshaw on Ned Buntline
November 21, Holiday Bazaar 11:00–4:00: museum, and possibly with the basement as well.
December 15, Membership Meeting 7:00–8:30: Bottle Auction & holiday gift baskets

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Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s cross country team posted their sixth invitational win of the season on Saturday afternoon recording a team total of 27 points to outdistance a 12-team field to capture the title at the 2021 Western New England Invitational hosted by the Golden Bears of Western New England University in Springfield, Mass. The Fighting Tigers, who are currently ranked eighth in the latest overall in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division III Niagara Region Poll, were led by freshman Eamonn Sullivan, Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Fordham Preparatory School, who defeated the field of 112 runners by completing the 8000-meter trail loop in a time of 26:03.8.

The Fighting Tiger men’s soccer team broke a four-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon by posting a 2-0 home victory over the visiting Badgers of Northern Vermont University-Johnson in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action to improve to 3-10 overall on the season with a 2-5 record in conference play. Junior goalie John Gergen, Greenville, N.Y., Greenville High School, posted his first career shutout victory between the pipes for Cobleskill recording six saves on the afternoon.

The women’s volleyball team dropped two-of-three NAC road contests during the week losing on Wednesday to SUNY Polytechnic in Marcy, N.Y. 3-1 by scores of: 18-25, 14-25, 25-14 and 23-25 prior to splitting a pair of NAC games over the weekend losing to Cazenovia College on Friday evening 3-2 by scores of: 25-20, 23-25, 25-17, 13-25 and 13-15 then sweeping SUNY Canton on Saturday afternoon 3-0 by scores of 25-22, 25-22 and 25-19 to move to 7-11 overall including a 3-3 record in conference action. Sophomore outside hitter Mackenzie Larson, Winterset, Iowa, Winterset High School, averaged 2.42 kills, 4.00 digs and 1.00 service aces in 12 sets played for the Fighting Tigers during the week.

First-year runner Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School, was the Fighting Tiger women’s cross country tea’s top finisher at the 2021 Western New England Invitational hosted by Western New England University Saturday in Springfield, Mass. Swyers finished 31st overall in a field of 76 runners by covering the 6000-meter course in a time of 28:02.8.

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