Bassett Healthcare Network Offering COVID-19 Vaccines to Everyone Aged 5 and Older

Bassett Healthcare Network is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 5 and older. Vaccines are available for children ages 5 to 11 in pediatric clinics and school-based health centers across the region. Make an appointment by calling your child’s practitioner.

What Parents Should Know

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids. On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for patients ages 5 to 11. Many months of research and clinical trials have shown excellent results in thousands of children. The vaccine has been found to be 90.7 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 in kids and no serious side effects have been recorded.

 

Patients ages 5 to 11 will receive the Pfizer vaccine in two doses, three weeks apart, just like older kids and adults. However, the vaccine dose is lower – 10 micrograms instead of the 30 micrograms given to patients 12 and older.

 

“We’ve been waiting for this moment,” says Dr. Monica Brané, chief of Pediatrics at Bassett Healthcare Network. “Finally, our children have a safe and effective vaccine to help protect them and their loved ones against COVID-19. As a mother, as a doctor, and as a community member, I know that getting our kids vaccinated is one of the most important things we can do right now to take another major step towards beating this pandemic. Please make an appointment with your child’s practitioner today – as soon as possible – to get their COVID-19 shot. It’s one of the most incredible gifts we could ever hope for ahead of the holiday season.”

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Concentrate on Personal Change

By Sister Chirya

Personal change has many hidden benefits.  When I do not get upset thinking about how others must change and instead concentrate on my own change, good things start to happen  

1^st  I feel better about myself.   

2^nd I start to have positive feelings towards others and begin to understand them.

3^rd  Others start having a more positive attitude towards me.

Remember people are often like books. Some deceive you with their cover, and others surprise you with their content.  Who am I to judge? Be so busy improving the self that you have no time to criticize others.

 When my inner landscape is full of beautiful thoughts, everything I do is a pleasure.  I feel internally happy.  Work becomes like a game and I'm just having fun!   Otherwise, work without happiness is like a burden we have to endure.  The only difference between a good day (game) and a bad day (burden) is our attitude.  It is the quality of  thoughts that creates our attitude. Make your thoughts peaceful, positive and pure. When we begin to think positively, we accumulate power and our self-confidence and effectiveness increases. We can change our circumstances and ultimately our future by changing our attitude!  

 

Whilst you’re sanitizing and wiping everything down, be sure to wipe negative thoughts and feelings out of your mind and heart. That's a virus, too!   When I allow negative thoughts to come, it is as if a leak develops in the vessel of the soul.  This viral growth of negative thoughts disturbs our inner peace.  Inner peace is needed to be able to draw energy and accumulate power from God.  Meditation is the best wireless connection of the soul to God.  Most of the problems in life come from: We forget to remember God and make the connection, we act without thinking and we keep thinking without acting.  Thinking too much, worrying, does not take away tomorrow’s trouble; it takes away today’s peace.  

While our body is made up of five physical elements, it is the consciousness, the soul, that keeps the body alive and looking beautiful!   In meditation when we go behind the eyes,  we become aware of what spirituality is.  Turning our mind within allows us to discover this deep undisturbed part of well being beneath the many emotions of everyday life.   It comes into my inner awareness, 'I  am a soul, a peaceful spiritual being In a physical body'.  Experience going to this silent still space again and again.  This exercise automatically refreshes the soul and fills it with peace and power.   

Contact: Chirya Yvonne Risely  bkchirya@gmail.com,    chirya.risely@peacevillageretreat.org

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Finch Named SUNY Fighting Tiger of the Week

The SUNY Cobleskill Athletic Department announced today that junior Jordan Finch, East Meredith, N.Y., South Kortright High School, a member of the women’s basketball team has been named the athletic program’s Fighting Tiger Athlete-of-the-Week for the week ending on November 21, 2021. 

The 6’1” center/forward averaged 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocked shots and 1.0 steals per game converting on 11-for-23, 47.8%, from the field in games versus SUNY Oneonta and Baruch College. 

For the season the South Kortright High School alumnus is averaging 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 blocked shots, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals per game while shooting 40.5% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line.  

The Fighting Tigers are currently 2-3 overall on the season and will host the Trailblazers of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Tuesday November 23 at the Iorio Gymnasium beginning at 6:00 p.m.    

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Ulster BOCES Adult Career Education Center Releases New Course Catalog

PORT EWEN—A new catalog outlining the selection of affordable and interesting winter/spring courses being offered at the Ulster BOCES Adult Career Education Center has been released and is available on the Ulster BOCES website at www.ulsterboces.org/adult-ed. 

There are many exciting offerings to choose from in both career and personal development. Career Track classes include Welding, HVAC, Cosmetology, Healthcare Occupations, and more. Also, many interesting Community Education classes are included, such as the “Chef du Jour” cooking series, which are taught by Culinary Institute of America-trained chefs, and Health & Wellness classes designed to promote stress reduction. The popular course, “Basic Computer Series” is back to help community members develop computer literacy, and those who wish to learn the skills of angling may sign up for “Beginner Striper Fishing” in the spring.

With the holiday season fast approaching, gift certificates can also be purchased for cooking classes (such as “Mexican Delights,” “European Desserts,” “Ooo-la-la! French Macarons”), “Introduction to Knitting Series,” “Introduction to Pranayama, Meditation, & Yoga,” a Supervised Welding Lab, a weekly Cosmetology Clinic, and more! 

Those interested may register online, or by calling (845) 331-5050. In addition, Adult Education staff are available for phone or in-person registration at the following times: Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 AM to 8 PM, and Fridays from 9 AM to 3 PM. To purchase a gift certificate, call Hannah Long at (845) 331-5050, ext. 2243. 

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Coming Up at the Mountain Top Library

Through Monday, November 29th: "Story Walk in the Woodland at the Mountain Top Library." Visit the Arboretum, located at 4 Maude Adams Rd., Tannersville, and follow the story: "A Little Thanksgiving Spot," by Diane Alber. Remember to pick up your FREE craft kit at the visitor center. 

Thursday, December 2nd, 2 pm - 4 pm: Notary Services at the Mountain Top Library. No appointment necessary - please bring photo ID. Please note, this service will be available every other Thursday.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2 pm - 4 pm: "Get Started with the Library's Free E-Resources." We want to help you with Hoopla & Overdrive. No appointment necessary, just bring your phone, laptop, or tablet, and you will be on your way to FREE e-books, streaming audiobooks, movies, magazines, music, and more!

Wednesday, December 8th,  1 pm - 6 pm: "Senator Michelle Hinchey's Staff Mobile Office Hours": Meet one-on-one with Senator Hinchey's constituent services team, where local residents can get assistance with a problem or share their perspectives on issues facing our district. 

Weekly / Ongoing

Tuesdays @ 10 am: "Yoga for Athletes & Injuries" Both beginners and advanced yogis are  welcome to participate in this rejuvenating & restorative series. Taught by Mary Jude Cohen.

Fridays @ 11 am: "Chair Yoga" at the Library, with instructors Jeanne Licurse & Mary Jude Cohen. ***Please note, there will be no chair yoga on Friday, November 26th

The Great Giveback is BACK! The Mountain Top Library Is Collecting Non-Perishable & Personal Care Products for the Tannersville Food Pantry! Bring Your Donations To the Library During Our Hours of Operation. If You Have Any Questions, Please Call Us @ 518-589-5707

The "Book & Tote Bag Sale" Continues! While supplies last - Fill a Stewart's Shops Tote Bag with books from the Mountain Top Library Book Sale for ONLY $8. 

Mountain Top Library LetsFit Fall Fitness Challenge! Stop in our library now through Thanksgiving, and every time you check out a fitness or nutrition related material, or attend one of our yoga classes, you get a chance to win a LetsFit Fitness watch! Winner to be announced after Thanksgiving Weekend. 

Every Third Friday of the Month - "Get Assistance with Healthcare": A Representative from the Healthcare Consortium will be available to meet at The Mountain Top Library from 1 -4 pm. Please call to arrange an appointment at 518-822-9600 ext. 300

Community Recovery Group:  Fill up your empowerment tool box &  inquire about this opportunity for recovery, growth, and support, presented by the Mountain Top Cares Coalition. Contact Mary Ellen @ 518-410-4175 or Email MaryEllenHoltzman1@gmail.com

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Cobleskill Women Top MCLA

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team returned to the friendly confines of the Iorio Gymnasium on Tuesday evening to post an 82-35 pre-Thanksgiving victory over the visiting Trailblazers of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in non-conference action. With the victory the Fighting Tigers improve to 3-4 overall on the season while MCLA falls to 0-6 on the year.  

The Fighting Tigers feasted on the Trailblazer defense throughout the contest as 11 different players found their way to the scoring column as the home team connected on 36-of-68, 52.9%, of their field goal attempts while holding the visitors to 12-for-56, 21.4%, shooting on the night including only 1-of-17, 5.9%, from three-point range.  

Cobleskill put the game away early racing out to a 22-2 first quarter lead and never looked back holding a 52-30 advantage on the glass and forcing the Trailblazers into 23 turnovers. 

The balanced Fighting Tiger attack was spearheaded by senior guard TyLysa Martinez, Coram, N.Y., Longwood High School, who scored 14 points to go with four rebounds, three assists and three steals and by first-year forward Hannah Cater, Schoharie, N.Y., Schoharie High School, who tossed in 14 points, grabbed five rebounds and blocked four shots. 

The home team also received strong outings from junior center Sierra Delaney, Ballston Spa, N.Y., Ballston Spa High School, with 12 points, eight rebounds and a blocked shot, from first-year guard Annie Canales, North Adams, Mass., Hoosac Valley High School, who tossed in 12 points and passed out two assists and from junior guard Megan Hughes, Warrensburg, N.Y., Warrensburg High School, who scored nine points and grabbed three rebounds in the victory.  

The Orange & Black will return to action after the Thanksgiving holiday when they travel to Troy, N.Y. for a non-conference meeting with the Gators of Russell Sage College with tip-off at 5:30 p.m.  

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Cobleskill Men Fall to RPI

The SUNY Cobleskill men’s basketball team took to the road on Tuesday to lose a 101-48 decision to the host Engineers of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in a non-league pre-Thanksgiving match-up. With the loss the Fighting Tigers fall to 0-6 overall on the season while RPI improves to 4-0 overall on the season to date.  

The Fighting Tigers lack of inside muscle was exploited by the Engineers throughout the contest as RPI held a 49-28 advantage on the glass while outscoring Cobleskill in the paint by a 48-24 margin.  

Senior forward Juwan Malone, Brooklyn, N.Y., Brooklyn Collegiate High School/Fulton-Montgomery Community College, led the team in scoring with 11 points to go with five rebounds and a blocked shot while sophomore forward Naphtaili Regilus, Roselle, N.J., Abraham Clark High School/Essex Community College, turned in an eight-point, seven rebound, two steal effort.  

Cobleskill will next be in action after the holiday when they host they return to Troy, N.Y. on Thursday December 2 for a non-league meeting with the Gators of Sage College beginning at 7:30 p.m.  

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Auto Racing News

By Tom Coughlin

 Here are a few more items to put on your holiday gift list. Fonda Speedway and Utica-Rome Speedway have announced their season ticket packages for 2022. Fonda Speedway is offering grandstand season passes for $270 for adults, $250 for seniors. Pit season passes are $575. Pit license fee is $75 before April 1, 2022. The applications are available from the track website at www.thefondaspeedway.com

 Utica-Rome grandstand season passes are $185 for adults, $165 for seniors. Pit season passes are $475. Pit license fee is $75 before May 1, 2022. The applications are available from the track website at www.uticaromespeedway.com

  Here are a few more dates to fill in your calendar of 2022 racing. 

 Indoor Auto Racing will take place January 7 & 8 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. January 28 & 29 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and March 11 & 12 at the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse. 

 The Short Track Super Series will open with the Sunshine Swing at the All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida. Tuesday, February 8 will kickoff with open practice. Wednesday, February 9 through Saturday, February 12 will offer STSS modifieds and STSS crate 602 sportsman racing each night.

  Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida will host the DIRTcar Nationals beginning on Monday, February 7 through Saturday, February 19. The Super DIRTcar Series modifieds will be on the schedule Monday, February 14 through Saturday, February 19. Other divisions in competition throughout the two week schedule include World of Outlaw sprints and World of Outlaw late models.

 The Elite Series Event number 1 will kickoff at the Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina on Thursday, February 24 with an open practice, qualifying on Friday for STSS modifieds & STSS crate 602 sportsman, and Saturday the STSS modifieds will compete in a 50 lap feature for $25,000 and the STSS crate 602 sportsman 25 laps for $2,500.

 The northeast modified season will start on Saturday, March 12 with the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial at the Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, Delaware. STSS modifieds will race 49 laps for $10,049 to win and the STSS crate 602 sportsman will compete in a 25 lap feature for $1,549 to win.

Saturday, March 19 the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania will host the Icebreaker with a $5,000 to win 40 lap STSS modified feature and 25 lap STSS crate 602 sportsman $1,500 feature.

Sunday, March 20 Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pa. will host the Spring Speed Showcase. STSS modifieds will race in a 40 lap feature for $5,000 and the ULMS Super Late Models will be the other division for the program.

 Saturday, August 20 the All-Star 410 sprints will return to Utica-Rome.

 Sunday, September 4 the New Yorker will be held at Utica-Rome. The STSS modifieds will race in a 50 lap feature for $25,000.

 Fonda's annual 200 weekend will be Thursday through Saturday, September 15-17

 The Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylavania will host the Speed Showcase 200 Thursday through Saturday, October 13-15. STSS modifieds, 410 sprints, STSS crate 602 sportsman, and pro stocks are on the schedule.

For some added racing family news  

  JaMike Sowle, driver of the Palmer's Service Center number 76 and Frankilyn Greco were recently united in marriage.

 Bobby Hackel IV is one area driver that put more effort into the STSS in 2021 and has already stated that he will be upping his program in 2022 to include more STSS shows.

 A little information on a couple of racers. Clayton DuMond who competed in the Limited sportsman division in 2021 is looking to move up to the modified division in 2022. A possible schedule will include Utica-Rome Speedway on Friday's and Fonda Speedway on Saturday's.

 A familiar last name, but new driver will make a debut in 2022. Keep your eyes open for Isabele Pangman as she has shown the desire to give slingshot racing a try. 

 Drivers and fans will be happy to know that both Fonda and Utica-Rome will be installing new L.E.D. lighting in 2022.

 The annual Gobbler brought racers down to the Accord Speedway last Saturday. Jeff Strunk earned the modified victory over Danny Creeden, Bobby Hackel IV, Randy Green, Shane Jablonka, and Dannny Johnson. John Lutes Jr. finished 23, while Alissa Cody and Jim Introne Jr. did not qualify for the feature. Justin Comes earned the sportsman feature over Josh Allen and Doug Smith. Bill August finished 13th. and Brock Pinkerous 14th.

 Don't forget Saturday, November 27 is the annual Lost Speedway's presentation at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, with an 11:00 start time.

 

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Bassett Medical Center Holding Candle Lighting Service of Remembrance for COVID-19 Victims – December 2

The caregivers of Bassett Medical Center will be holding a candle lighting service of remembrance in honor of patients who have died due to COVID-19 on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 7 p.m. Family members of patients who have passed are invited to attend in-person; the general public is invited to attend the virtual event using Zoom.

 

The in-person event will be held at the United Methodist Church, 852 County Road 26, Fly Creek, NY. Family members of patients who died of COVID-19 at Bassett Medical Center interested in attending should contact Chaplain Gerry Paciello at 607-547-3626. In-person participants will be required to wear a mask and socially distance.

 

The virtual event will be held via Zoom. Visit www.bassett.org/2021-memorial for the link and more information.

 

This will be a time to pay tribute and seek healing and fellowship. The names of those who have passed will be read aloud.

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Windham Mountain Announces Opening Day for the 2021/2022 Season

Windham Mountain announces it will be celebrating its 2021-2022 season opening day on November 26, 2021.  After weeks of warmer weather, temperatures finally dropped low enough for the exceptional snowmaking team to start making snow.

 

Advanced and expert terrain only will be available, with openings on Upper/Lower Whistler, a blue square trail from the summit, Upper/Lower Wolverine, a combination double-black diamond and blue square trail, Warpath Chute, a blue square connecting trail, and The Wall, a double-black diamond connection.  Terrain will be serviced by one lift, the Westside Six (F Lift), a high-speed six-passenger chair.  Grooming will occur Friday morning prior to opening, and skiers and riders should note that early-season conditions will be present.  Mountain Express in the Base Lodge will be open with a limited menu, along with the Umbrella Bar, located on the mountain’s patio.

 

“The snowmaking team did an incredible job,” said Chip Seamans, President and General Manager of Windham Mountain .  “In a 36-hour window of cold they were able to put enough snow on the ground to open for the season.  We are excited to open the Friday after Thanksgiving and will expand terrain as quickly as possible.  We are looking forward to a great season,” said Seamans.

 

Lifts will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, November 26, and from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28, 2021.  Windham Mountain will remain open for operation seven days a week following the weekend.  Opening day through December 3 will be designated as “green days” and tickets will be available for purchase at the mountain.  Advanced online purchase is still recommended at windhammountain.com, and additional information about our red/green day capacity calendar can also be found on our website.  Due to COVID-19, masks are required in Windham Mountain Sports and the 3500 Club. Guests are encouraged to reference the Mountain Report for the latest conditions and operating updates beyond the weekend.

 

Skiers and riders can look forward to enjoying over $4 million in capital investments for the 2021/2022 season at Windham Mountain, including an extension of automated snowmaking technology on community favorite trails Wraparound, Wonderama and Warpath Chute, as well as the grand opening and redevelopment of  Windham Kids Base Camp into a reengineered and modern space for kids to learn how to ski and ride.  Windham Mountain has been wholly focused on providing an “Above & Beyond” elevated experience for guests. As the premier destination in the Catskills of New York, Windham Mountain creates a welcoming community for families and friends seeking a fun, recreational, or peaceful escape to the mountains.

 

Windham Mountain is the premier year-round mountain resort destination within two and a half hours of New York City.   Boasting 285 skiable acres across 54 trails serviced by 11 lifts, the Resort offers six terrain parks, an award-winning and revamped snowsports school, lodging, on-mountain dining, an Adventure Park, a full-service spa, and much more.   Summer brings a range of activities including simple mountain getaways, events and festivals, extraordinary weddings, and energizing corporate gatherings.  Windham Mountain Bike Park is famous for its World Cup course and also features a three-mile-long signature beginner trail. Windham Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere.  Visit windhammountain.com for details on these activities and more, as well as information on upcoming events.

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SUNY Cobleskill Fighting Tiger Weekly Recap

The SUNY Cobleskill women’s basketball team returned home on Tuesday evening to post an 82-35 pre-Thanksgiving victory over the visiting Trailblazers of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in non-conference action. The Fighting Tigers were led by first-year forward Hannah Cater, Schoharie, N.Y., Schoharie High School, who tossed in 14 points, grabbed five rebounds and blocked four shots on the evening as Cobleskill improved to 3-4 overall on the season.  

The Fighting Tiger men’s basketball team took to the road on Tuesday to lose a 101-48 decision to the host Engineers of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in a non-league pre-Thanksgiving match-up to fall 0-6 overall on the season. Senior forward Juwan Malone, Brooklyn, N.Y., Brooklyn Collegiate High School/Fulton-Montgomery Community College, led the team in scoring with 11 points to go with five rebounds and a blocked shot. 

The hunt seat equestrian team closed out the semester on Saturday as the Fighting Tigers scored a total of 17 points to place seventh overall in a field of nine teams at an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 2 Region 3 Show hosted by Skidmore College at the Van Lennep Riding Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 

UPCOMING HOME CONTESTS: 

Women’s Basketball vs. Bryant & Stratton 12/8, SUNY Canton 12/10, NVU-Johnson 12/11  

Men’s Basketball vs. Mount Saint Mary’s 12/7, SUNY Canton 12/10, NVU-Johnson 12/11 

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. SUNY Delhi 12/1  

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Tracy Grammer Returns to W.Whitman Books December 5

W.Whitman Books—located at 304 Main Street, Middleburgh— is pleased to welcome back Tracy Grammer on Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. to close out its Fall 2021 Singer/Songwriter Concert Series. Grammer returns to the bookstore’s performance space after two prior sold-out concerts.

Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar and violin work, Grammer has recorded and performed with Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and enjoyed 12 consecutive years as one of folk radio’s 50 top-played artists, both solo and in a duo with the late Dave Carter.  

Join Tracy Grammer on December 5 for an unforgettable afternoon of new stories and songs.  

Please Note: The concert is 90 minutes long and strictly limited to 20 attendees. All seats are reserved and must be purchased in advance.  Limited seating is available so purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment.

To ensure the safety of both performers and audience members, proof of full COVID 19 vaccination [State-issued White Card or New York State Electronic Excelsior Pass] must be presented at the door in order to be allowed to enter. No Exceptions. Face masks must be worn at all times while on the premises. 

Ticket Price: $20. Tickets may be purchased during regular store hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m., or purchased with a debit/credit card via online invoice by emailing the store at w.whitmanbooks@yahoo.com.

For additional information call (518) 827-3377 or visit the store’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bestreads304

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Delaware County Removes Chamber Tourism Contract

By Matthew Avitabile

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors convened on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to discuss the tentative budget.

It was the first meeting since the elections, and was highly anticipated due to a potential discussion on the granting of the County’s tourism contract. 

The meeting opened with a COVID update from Mandy Walsh in consideration of the coming holidays. There were three deaths Monday with 74 total in the County since the beginning of the pandemic. There are 265 active cases and 366 people in quarantine.

“Vaccinations are the way to go,” said Supervisor Wayne Marshfield of Hamden.

Halfway through the meeting came the most contentious issue, the tourism contract. Supervisor Dennis Valente of Davenport lauded the Chamber’s efforts in the field. The Supervisor Chairs the Economic Development Committee.

“As you all know, tourism is through the roof,” Valente said. “They’re doing a good job.”

Chair Tina Mole of Bovina also spoke, saying that tourism promotion is key to the county. She said that due to New York City watershed restrictions, tourism is especially important. Mole cited the iDA’s efforts, including the use of funding for tourism projects. She said that these made the “role of the TPA more important” in attracting visitors. She said that the original arrangement of having a single person coordinating tourism promotion.

“However, with the current Chamber administration, that relationship has waned.” She added that there was less cooperation between the County and Chamber, with the former “receiving unsatisfactory” responses from the Chamber. Mole said that there has been an effort over the last two years to improve relations with Chamber President Ray Pucci. She described the relationship as difficult, accusing Pucci of making “disparaging remarks” and said that the County is disappointed in this.

She described the “damage done” as “irreparable” and recommended not renewing the contract with the Chamber.

Supervisor Pat Davis of Middletown said that he has been raising concerns since February. “There was no open dialogue in my mind,” he said. He stated that he believes there are remaining funds the Chamber has not utilized for such purposes.

“We should have a very open relationship,” he said.

Davis requested that the $139,000 remaining in the Chamber’s budget should be returned. “Did the Chamber spend this money in the first six months of this year?” The answer came back yes, but said that there were no financial reports indicating this.

“The silver lining is that we’ve found other options,” he said. The Supervisor requested this money be sent out through a request for proposals. He said that he has run against Chamber Board Chair Todd Pascarella twice. He described the Chamber as a “political recruitment” tool to “run against sitting Delaware County Supervisors.”

Supervisor Wayne Marshfield said that there was “nothing new” in Pascarella seeking Town Supervisor. 

Supervisor Valente said that the funding for tourism development is not just received from the County but through various streams. 

Supervisor Jim Eisel of Harpersfield, who sits on the Economic Development Committee, said that he disagreed with stances of the Chamber, including on marijuana opt-outs. He said that the Chamber “should not be involved” in such cases.

During the budget hearing, there were no public comments and the Board considered a salary provision of $14,159 for the members of the Board of Supervisors and $65,000 for the chair. 

Supervisors Valente, Marshfield, and Kosier voted in favor of retention, while the remainder of the Board voted no.

The Budget was approved unanimously.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - WINDHAM PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Windham Planning Board shall conduct a public

hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:20 p.m. at the Town Hall, Hensonville, NY. The

purpose of said hearing shall be to consider a Site Plan Review Application for Pavel

Trzepaczka, 4268 State Route 23, East Windham, NY, Tax Map ID #80.00-1-50. New

Construction of Single-Family Home. All persons wishing to speak upon this matter shall be

heard at this time.

By Order of the Windham Planning Board

Bonnie Poehmel

Town Clerk

Dated: November 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - WINDHAM PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Windham Planning Board shall conduct a public

hearing on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. at the Town Hall, Hensonville, NY. The

purpose of said hearing shall be to consider a Site Plan Review Application for Aaron Mannella,

Indian Heights Rd, Windham, NY, Tax Map ID #78.00-6-50. New Construction of Single-

Family Home. All persons wishing to speak upon this matter shall be heard at this time.

By Order of the Windham Planning Board

Bonnie Poehmel

Town Clerk

Dated: November 18, 2021

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Bassett Healthcare Network Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics in Little Falls, Dolgeville, and Hamilton

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding the following COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics. The clinic in Hamilton, NY will also include pediatric (ages 5 to 11) shots. These are open to the public—participants need not be an established Bassett patient to participate.

 

Note: Information about future COVID-19 booster clinics and pediatric clinics will be posted to Bassett’s webpage (www.bassett.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network).

 

Bassett Health Center Dolgeville (36 Slawson Street in Dolgeville) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Wednesday, November 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Boosters of all three vaccine types will be available—Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J. Patients must be 18 years old or older. Appointments are required. Call 315-429-8714 to schedule.

 

Little Falls Hospital (140 Burwell Street in Little Falls) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Friday, November 19, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. This clinic will offer the Moderna vaccine only. Patients must be 18 years old or older. No appointments necessary. Call 315-823-1000.

 

Bassett Health Center Hamilton-Madison (1055 Madison Marketplace in Hamilton) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic that includes both adult boosters and pediatric (ages 5 to 11) vaccines on Saturday, November 20, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. This clinic will offer the Pfizer vaccine. Patients may schedule an appointment or walk-ins are welcome. Call 315-825-3111 to schedule.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) booster shot eligibility guidelines

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna

o    Patients are eligible if they are either:

§  Aged 65 years or older;

§  Aged 18+ and live in long term care settings;

§  Aged 18+ and have underlying medical conditions;

§  Or aged 18+ and work or live in high-risk settings.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 6 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen

o    Patients are eligible if they are:

§  Aged 18 years or older.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 2 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination shot.

Patients should come with their vaccine cards so that these details can be confirmed. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for the complete current eligibility criteria.

 

The CDC has approved mixing vaccine types when receiving a booster shot. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

 

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for high-risk categories and more 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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Bassett Healthcare Network Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics in Oneonta and Delhi

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding the following COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics. These are open to the public—participants need not be an established Bassett patient to participate.

 

Note: Information about future COVID-19 booster clinics and pediatric clinics will be posted to Bassett’s webpage (www.bassett.org) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Bassett.Network).

 

O’Connor Hospital (460 Andes Road in Delhi) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, November 20 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. This clinic will offer the Moderna vaccine only. Patients must be 18 years old or older. Appointments are required—call 607-746-0525 to schedule. Patients should bring their vaccination cards and prescription insurance card(s).

 

FoxCare Center (1 FoxCare Drive in Oneonta) is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (J&J). Patients must be 18 years old or older. No appointments are needed for this walk-in clinic. Patients should bring their vaccination cards and prescription insurance card(s).

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) booster shot eligibility guidelines:

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna

o    Patients are eligible if they are either:

§  Aged 65 years or older;

§  Aged 18+ and live in long-term care settings;

§  Aged 18+ and have underlying medical conditions;

§  Or aged 18+ and work or live in high-risk settings.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 6 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

·         For patients whose first vaccine series was Johnson & Johnson/Janssen

o    Patients are eligible if they are:

§  Aged 18 years or older.

o    Patients should receive their booster:

§  At least 2 months after completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination shot.

Patients should come with their vaccine cards so that these details can be confirmed. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for complete current eligibility criteria.

 

The CDC has approved mixing vaccine types when receiving a booster shot. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.

 

Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for high-risk categories and more 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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