Schoharie County DOH Offering Vaccine Clinic June 8th
Written By Editor on 6/6/22 | 6/6/22
Sheriff's Department Statement on MCS School Closing
Written By Editor on 6/3/22 | 6/3/22
No School For Middleburgh Central Schools Friday, June 3 Due to Person Peering into Elementary School Windows
Written By Editor on 6/2/22 | 6/2/22
WMCHealth and the American Heart Association Combine Forces to Combat Heart Disease and Promote Health Equity in the Hudson Valley
Written By Editor on 6/1/22 | 6/1/22
Cooperstown Summer Music Festival Returns with Five August Concerts
NY Invasive Species Awareness Week Workshop
Docent and Tour Guides at Gilboa Museum for 2022 Season
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Cairo Man Arrested After Domestic Incident
On May 24, 2022, state police from the Cairo barracks responded to a residence on County Route 39 in the town of Cairo for a report of a domestic in progress. When troopers arrived at the location, the suspect fled the area in a black Chevy pick-up truck. Investigation revealed that the suspect, Joel Couvertier, age 40 from the town of Cairo, physically assaulted, choked and prevented the victim from calling 911. The physical assault occurred in front of three minors. Troopers learned that Couvertier had a valid Order of Protection against the victim and the children in the residence.
On May 25, 2022, Couvertier turned himself into the State Police barracks in Catskill. He was charged with Criminal Contempt 1st degree, a felony. He was additionally charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Assault 3rd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, all misdemeanors. He was arraigned in the Town of Cairo in front of Judge Vandenburgh. He was remanded to the Greene County Jail.
Figure Drawing Workshops Offered to Teens at Fenimore Art Museum
Written By Editor on 5/30/22 | 5/30/22
Young at Art! Drawing Workshops
Saturday, June 4, 2022
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY
Advance registration is required. Free admission for ages 19 and under.
Cooperstown, New York — Youths ages 12–18 are invited to participate in Fenimore Art Museum’s Young at Art! Drawing Workshops, taking place on Saturday, June 4 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The program features several small breakout figure drawing workshops, with locations at both Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum. All workshops are led by well-known local artists. The program is a great way for like-minded young artists from the region to meet in a relaxed atmosphere while learning how to draw.
Participants should plan to meet at Fenimore Art Museum’s main entrance at 2:00 p.m. Free admission for ages 19 and under. Advance registration is required. To register or if you have questions, please contact Michelle Bosma at m.bosma@fenimoreart.org or (607) 547-1414.
Masking may be required to attend this program. Please come prepared with a mask in the event one is required. We thank you for understanding.
Schoharie Valley Singers to Present a Benefit Concert - “A Ukrainian Prayer”
The Schoharie Valley Singers are honored to partner with the Schoharie Reformed Church for a concert benefiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The concert will be presented on Saturday, June 4th at 7:30pm and will take place at the Schoharie Reformed Church in Schoharie. The concert is free for the public, but a donation is encouraged. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to Schoharie Reformed Church’s sister church in Lodz, Poland, assisting with the influx of refugees.
The concert will feature six choral selections, plus three singalong songs for the audience to join in on. The selections include a new piece by John Rutter, “A Ukrainian Prayer.” This selection was written in the last few months by the world-renowned British composer, and has been made available free to any choir that wishes to perform it. The concert will also feature a collection of other uplifting choral music, including “Make Them Hear You,” “Sisi Ni Moja,” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
The National Anthem of Ukraine will be sung for the audience by the Veryovka Ukrainian Folk Choir under the direction of Anatoliy Tymofiyovych Avdievsky.
During the program we will hear from members of the Schoharie Reformed Church as well as the Rev. Semko Koroza, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Poland and his congregation in Lodz concerning the current status of those needing assistance in Poland.
The National Anthem of Ukraine will be sung for the audience by the Veryovka Ukrainian Folk Choir under the direction of Anatoliy Tymofiyovych Avdievsky.
DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil
EAST MEREDITH - On Saturday, June 11 at 2pm, the West Kortright Centre presents Arm-of-the-Sea Theater’s new mask & puppet production, DIRT: The Secret Life of Soil. Fusing cutting-edge science and age-old puppetry, DIRT takes audiences on an extravagant journey of discovery into the ground beneath our feet. Featuring live music and puppet figures ranging from 12″ to 12′ tall, the show reveals the photosynthetic alchemy of plants, the fungi’s dance of mutual delight, and the microbes’ herculean labors.
This event is free and open to the public. Outdoors, weather permitting. Check the West Kortright Centre’s website or social media for updates regarding inclement weather. Space is limited. Save time and receive weather postponement notifications by registering in advance at westkc.org. Donations welcome. Bring your own lawn seating. Please arrive at least 15 mins early. Grounds open at 1pm. Picnickers welcome; masks encouraged.
DIRT is made possible by funds from the A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, by grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, and by the generosity of our community sponsors The Andes Hotel, Bovina Montessori, Catskill Country Living, Ecoagents, and Christine Egan & Scott DeSimon. This is the first of the 2022 West Kortright Centre Songbird Sessions, a series of free outdoor family events. The West Kortright Centre is located at 49 West Kortright Church Road in East Meredith. Contact info@westkc.org with any questions.
The Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park Block Party has been rescheduled to its June 11th rain date.
COOPERSTOWN – Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park have announced that they are rescheduling their opening event, the Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park Block Party, because of weather-related concerns. The event will be held on its June 11th rain date instead.
The area is expecting a day of rain and potential thunderstorms which halts all outdoor activities in the area. The two organizations have concluded that they could not provide the best possible experience for attendees this weekend with the predicted weather.
Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State Park have enjoyed the enthusiastic response from the community and working with extraordinary people while creating the event. Both organizations will still open this Saturday to greet visitors throughout the season but will wait until conditions are ideal for the Block Party.
PASSPORT DAY : THURSDAY ~ JUNE 9TH 2022 at Schoharie County Clerk
The Schoharie County Clerk’s Office is hosting a special passport day on Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 8:30 am to 8:00pm at the County Clerk’s Office, 284 Main Street, Schoharie. 518-295-8316.
This is in addition to our normal hours of accepting passport applications Monday through Friday,
8:30am – 5:00 pm.
As a reminder, after May 2023, you will need something other than just a drivers license for any domestic flights. (ie: Passport Book or Card, Enhanced License or Real ID).
We will be accepting applications for first-time passports as well as assisting anyone with completing the renewal application for passport books or cards. We will also take your passport photo.
Just a reminder : no glasses can be worn in photos except under certain circumstances and with a doctor’s note. Darker clothing is preferred.
Here’s a list of what you will need:
Birth Certificate with raised seal and both parents listed; or Certificate of Naturalization
Drivers License; or photo identification with picture, signature and D.O.B.
Check or money order, payable to the DEPARTMENT OF STATE (1 for each applicant)
Check, credit card, money order or cash for the processing fee payable to SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK
Children 15 & under, both parents must be present or a notarized waiver from the absent parent with a copy of their drivers license front and back.
For more detailed information on how to apply for a U.S. passport, please visit travel.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778.
For any other questions, feel free to contact the Schoharie County Clerk’s Office – 518-295-8316.
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A.O. Fox Hospital Nationally Recognized with an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Written By Editor on 5/25/22 | 5/25/22
Bassett Healthcare Network’s A.O. Fox Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Fox’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
“We are incredibly proud of our caregivers and practitioners at A.O. Fox Hospital for continually achieving this prestigious recognition, the only hospital in our region to do so,” says Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, President & CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. “Fox has greatly improved its patient safety practices and is doing stellar work – and our network hospitals are collaborating closely to replicate this work daily, sharing ideas, best practices, and supporting one another. Our colleagues at Fox are reaffirming for all of Bassett Healthcare Network how we reach our shared goal of becoming a national leader in creating healthy rural communities.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
“These assessments from Leapfrog are rigorous,” explains Dr. Henry Weil, chief academic and clinical officer at Bassett Healthcare Network. “Achieving the highest grade of an ‘A’ is a highly significant feat. Learning how we measure up against hospitals around the state and country is very beneficial to our organization as we continually work to improve safety metrics.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“This recognition represents tremendous work,” says Dr. Reginald Q. Knight, chief hospital executive at A.O. Fox Hospital. “Fox has maintained an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for more than two years amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic – and is performing above the national average with patient safety ratings. I am immensely proud of the dedication our team demonstrates every day. Ultimately, their exceptional performance reflects a deep commitment to our patients and communities.”
"As our national health care system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of A.O. Fox Hospital for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” says Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ safety grade is an outstanding achievement, and one that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by the entire health care workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be proud.”
To see A.O. Fox Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.
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About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow them on Twitter and Facebook and sign up for their newsletter.
About A.O. Fox Hospital
A.O. Fox Hospital, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, is a 60-bed acute care hospital with a 130-bed nursing home that provides the residents of Oneonta and its surrounding four-county area with high-quality emergency services, inpatient care, and comprehensive outpatient and specialty services. 25 miles southwest, in Sidney, stands A.O. Fox’s Tri-Town Campus, a satellite facility that provides comprehensive emergency, laboratory, and medical imaging services to the tri-county region.
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. Bassett Medical Center, the foundation of the network, is a 180-bed acute care inpatient teaching hospital located in Cooperstown, NY affiliated with Columbia University. To learn more about services available throughout Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook and Twitter.