Bells Across America Sept. 17

COBLESKILL — On Tuesday, September 17, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain Christian Brown Chapter, will commemorate the 237th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution by participating in Bells Across America, when bells will be rung simultaneously across the country, just as they were in Philadelphia in 1787.  The DAR invites everyone to join them for a patriotic program that will begin at 3:45pm at The Gathering Place in Cobleskill with a countdown to the bell ringing at 4pm.  Bring a bell to ring or you can download a "handbell" app on your phone.  Extra bells will be available while supply lasts,  Feel free to bring an American flag to wave as well.  For more information, call (518) 813-3547. 

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Bulldogs Kickoff Season Tonight - Hosting Broadalbin-Perth Patriots

Staff Report

COBLESKILL – Cool late summer temperatures and bright Friday night lights can only mean one thing: the return of Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs Football tonight. The Bulldogs will host the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots this evening with kickoff slated for 7 PM.

Finishing last season 6-4, Bulldogs Head Coach Ed Hantho is confident heading into the 2024 campaign with thirteen Seniors and anticipatory buzz throughout Class C. Among those returning to the squad are Quarterback Caleb Hantho, Running Back Kyber Henry, and an experienced Offensive Line anchored by Jake LeSage and Tyler Smith.

“We are looking very good after two weeks of practice,” commented Mr. Hantho earlier this week to the Cobleskill Herald. He continued, “Our scrimmage on Saturday went very well against Gloversville and Central Valley Academy – We were dominant on both sides of the ball.”

Unlike the Fonda-Fultonville Braves and Schuylerville Black Horses, who both lost significant parts of their squads to graduation this summer, the Bulldogs are returning twenty of their twenty-two starters and stand as perhaps the most experienced team this season.

That experience will be tested early against a strong Patriots squad tonight.

“We expect a tough matchup because BP (Broadalbin-Perth) is a Class B school who we defeated two years ago and know they will be prepared to battle, but I also feel we are preparing very well and will have a terrific first game,” stated Mr. Hantho.

He added, “I really look forward to watching this team play on Friday night!”

Bulldogs 2024 Schedule

9/6: Broadalbin-Perth Patriots Vs. Bulldogs at CRCS

9/13: Hudson Blue Hawks Vs. Bulldogs at CRCS

9/20: Canajoharie/Ft. Plain Cougars* Vs. Bulldogs at CRCS

9/27: Bulldogs vs. Johnstown Sir Bills* at Johnstown.

10/4: Scotia-Glenville Tartans Vs. Bulldogs at CRCS

10/11: Bulldogs Vs. Schalmont Sabres at Schenectady

10/18: Bulldogs Vs. Fonda-Fultonville Braves* at Fonda.

10/25: Coxsackie-Athens Riverhawks* Vs. Bulldogs at CRCS.

* - Denotes League play. 

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Champlin and Fancher Shine as Cobleskill Shuts out Pratt

Second Year Connor Fancher (Worcester) controls the ball against Pratt Institute

COBLESKILL — The SUNY Cobleskill men’s soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Pratt Institute on Sunday afternoon down at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.

The Fighting Tigers, led by goalkeeper Adam Champlin (South Kortright), delivered a solid defensive performance, with Champlin making 15 saves throughout the match.  Second year Connor Fancher (Worcester) found the back of the net twice for his first two goals of the season and senior Conor Flanigan (Troy) recorded an assist.  The midfield trio of Spencer Reisman (Youngstown), Devon Zapatka (Oakville, CT) and Cody Petschko (New Hyde Park) played a big role for the Fighting Tigers, helping them control the pace and tempo of the match.

The game's first goal came at the 19:30 mark when Fancher got on the end of cross from Flanigan and redirected the ball past the Pratt goalie form six yards out. Throughout the match, Cobleskill's defense, anchored by Charles Agle (Eden) and Garrett Aikins (Morris), stifled Pratt's attack. Aikins, in particular, made a crucial defensive save early in the first half, preventing Pratt from gaining any momentum.

In the second half, Champlin came up big for Cobleskill as he made a critical save on a penalty kick to keep the Tigers ahead 1-0. Then in the 82nd minute, Fancher netted his second goal of the game as he slotted the ball past Pratt’s rushing goalkeeper on a breakaway. 

Cobleskill was outshot 18-12 by the Cannoneers (16 -7 shots on target).  The Fighting Tigers made 16 saves compared to Pratt’s five.  Both teams ended the game with nine fouls in the physical game.

The Fighting Tigers will be in action next on Thursday, September 5th, as the host Bard College at 5:00 p.m. down at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex.

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Cobleskill Disputes Engineer Claims

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - The Cobleskill Village Board met at their village office last Friday to discuss last year’s sewer line replacement before moving to set a public hearing.

In the summer of 2023, the Village started to work with C.T. Male, an engineering firm based out of the Albany area, on installing new sewer plant upgrades. As part of this umbrella project, a smaller branch to replace certain sewer lines was approved and handled by contractor F.P. Kane.

While the contractor did good work, Village officials were less than impressed by C.T. Male’s presence, as both members Lance Rotolo and Larry VanHeertum cited seeing the engineer on site “stand around” or wait in their car for the majority of the day.

On top of the poor performance, Mr. VanHeertum said that C.T Male had overcharged on numerous occasions for the line replacement project, and they did not do their due diligence in protecting the Village.

Now, C.T. Male has asked for another payment for F.P. Kane’s work, which was unanimously disputed by those in attendance.

“If they think that Kane should be paid more, then they should write a check themselves,” said Mr. VanHeertum. 

However, Mayor Rebecca Stanton-Terk and several other members were hesitant to agree with the hardline stance, stating that they did not want to cause any bad blood with their long-time contractor.

A proposal was made to pay F.P. Kane the desired amount while seeking counsel, but the matter was tabled until the Village’s next meeting and no further action was taken.

In other news, the Village also set a public hearing for the Schoharie County Rural Preservation Corporation’s 5-Year Plan, which covers meeting the housing needs for low-income families.

The public hearing will take place during the Village’s regular monthly meeting for September at the Cobleskill Firehouse. 

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County Seeking Ways to Leverage Technology

Village of Sharon Springs Mayor Denise Kelly recently told a Schoharie County committee she intends to do all she can to aid the redevelopment of the long-closed Adler Hotel in the village.

Photo by Chris English.

By Chris English

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Finding ways to maximize potential in marketing, economic development, and other areas through technology was the topic of some discussion and a video at the Thursday, Aug. 29 Schoharie County Economic Development Committee meeting.

County Economic Development Coordinator John Crescimanno showed an eight-minute video from CORI Independence on "Leaning into leveraging technology in a rural community and what that means." The video sparked some discussion among committee members and others.

Crescimanno said one of the overarching goals is to see how the county can take full advantage of economic development, marketing, and other opportunities while "keeping its rural charm."

"A study might be crucial on how we take that next step forward," he added. 

County Administrator Korsah Akumfi noted that some of the challenges are "What can we do with what we have? How can we maintain that and still be competitive? We want to still be in the marketplace and competing for stuff."

One of several objectives is to "identify areas that can be developed with the least amount of impact on the communities they serve," pointed out Economic Development Committee Chair and county Supervisor Werner Hampel of Cobleskill.

"How do we bring in more technology-related businesses on a small scale," Crescimanno said. "We want to continue supporting entrepreneurs and be leaders in technology and innovation."

The video touched on a variety of topics, including creating co-working spaces for business people. Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation Executive Director Julie Pacatte was enthusiastic about the discussion.

"When we see videos like this, we get excited," she said at the Aug. 29 meeting. "We have co-working space (at SEEC headquarters on Main Street in the Village of Schoharie) and it's been used by people from Finland, The Czech Republic and other places. We see the potential and see the future in things like this."

Hampel sounded an optimistic general note about how business and economic development are going in the county.

"There's a lot of activity in Cobleskill and around the county," he said. "We definitely see good things coming down the pike."

In other news from the Aug. 29 meeting, Village of Sharon Springs Mayor Denise Kelly briefly addressed committee members on progress toward redevelopment of The Adler Hotel on Main Street in Sharon Springs, a 61,000 square-foot structure built in 1928 that has been closed since 2004.

"We've been trying to get the project to move forward," Kelly said. She added that she plans to approach the current hotel owner Bonnie York and talk to her about progress on selling the property, what can be done to aid the process, and other related matters aimed at rejuvenating the property.

The Schoharie County Board of Supervisors has approved spending $25,000 from the county's share of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money for immediate stabilization of the hotel, which includes tarping the roof and other work meant to shore up the foundation. That work has not been 100 percent completed.

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DEC expands non-lead study for eagle conservation

By Jennifer Patterson

A statewide multi-year cooperative study of how increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting can improve the survival of bald and golden eagles has been expanded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Hunters throughout New York are now eligible for a rebate up to $60 for the purchase of non-lead ammunition for use during the 2024-2025 deer hunting seasons.

While the bald eagle population is doing well in New York, research has shown that lead-related mortality has slowed population growth. Eagles can ingest lead bullet fragments when scavenging the remains left behind after a hunter field dresses a deer.

“Hunters are critical partners in promoting sustainable wildlife management practices across North America, including ongoing efforts to improve golden and bald eagle populations in New York State,” said DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar. “By using non-lead ammo, hunters can help ensure scavenging animals like eagles are not unintentionally exposed to toxic lead fragments from bullets.”

The DEC is partnering with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Conservation Science Global to determine the reduction in bald and golden eagle deaths that can be achieved from increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting. 

To help recruit hunters to participate in the study, the DEC’s research partners will be offering rebates of up to $60 for the purchase of one box of factory loaded non-lead ammunition bullets, and participation in pre- and post-hunt surveys. 

Initially available for hunting in specific Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), the study is expanding statewide to include all WMUs where a firearm can be used to hunt deer. Participation in the rebate program is voluntary and will be available to all firearm deer hunters in New York.

“DEC appreciates deer hunters who have volunteered to be part of this study,” Mahar said, “and encourages others to participate during the upcoming hunting season.” 

The rebate program is expected to continue for the 2025 and 2026 hunting seasons. 

For information, go to https://huntersforeagleconservation.org/new-york/.

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First Friday Fun in Cherry Valley

CHERRY VALLEY - It's time for another First Friday celebration in Cherry Valley. Join in the fun for Cherry Valley's First Friday this Friday, September 7. The evening starts at 5pm.

* Cherry Valley Volunteer Fire Department Lasagna Dinner Fundraiser from 5pm - 7pm at 11 Railroad Avenue.

* First Friday Open Mic at The Telegraph School at 6pm.

* First Friday: Homecoming Opening Reception at 25 Main Collective.

* Joann Sifo at Red Shed Ale House.

*Treat yourself to some delicious food from The Rose and Kettle Restaurant, the Tryon Inn Backdoor Bar or the Triangle Tavern.

Stores that will be open: Plaide Palette, Weathertop Farmacy, and the Pink Squirrel.

Learn about more upcoming events at: cherryvalley.com

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Location Changed for Carlisle/Seward Solar Facility Public Hearing

By Chris English

CARLISLE/SEWARD _ The location has been changed for a public hearing on a proposed 20 MW solar power facility to be located on about 124 acres on Brown Road in the towns of Carlisle and Seward.

According to a notice of venue change from New York State's Office of Renewable Energy Siting, the public hearing has been switched from a building at SUNY Cobleskill and will now be held at Quality Inn & Suites, 160 Holiday Way, Schoharie. The date (Oct. 9) and starting time (6 p.m.) for the hearing remain the same.

The ORES notice does not give a reason for the change. The public hearing had been scheduled after the agency issued a Notice of Complete application and draft permit for the project. The applicant, Cypress Creek Renewables, or Rock District Solar for purposes of this particular project, filed with ORES for approval after originally seeking it through the two towns.

Carlisle Town Supervisor John Leavitt said his understanding is that the location was changed at the request of SUNY Cobleskill, and added he doesn't have a big issue with it. While concerns have been expressed by some about the Schoharie location being not as good for some Amish who live in the area of the proposed facility, Leavitt said he is confident any Amish who want to attend can be accommodated in terms of transportation if needed.

The hearing is to "hear and receive unsworn comments" from "all persons, organizations, corporations or government agencies who may be affected by the facility," read the ORES notice. It adds that "lengthy comments will not be accepted and instead should be submitted in writing. Equal weight will be given to both oral and written comments."

Oral comments at the hearing may be limited to three minutes, the notice continued. The Schoharie venue is "reasonably accessible to persons with a mobility impairment," it added.

The facility is being opposed by both towns and others, including a group called Schoharie County Citizens Against Solar Assault, who object to it on several fronts. They include, as stated in a recent letter to the editor of this newspaper, that the facility could have harmful impacts on subterranean landscapes.

The application and other documents related to the project are available for view at Carlisle Town Hall, 541 Crommie Road; Seward Town Hall, 795 Lowe Road, Suite 1 and the Cobleskill Community Library, 110 Union Avenue. They can also be viewed electronically at ores.ny.gov. Those with questions about the upcoming public hearing can call Chief Administrative Law Judge James McClymonds at 518-473-4583.

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Ambulance Theft Ends in Schenectady Crash

Conesville Town Supervisor and County Board Chair Bill Federice said that he received a call around 10 pm Sunday night. The County Ambulance was responding to a call in Cobleskill. Both EMTs were getting ready to get the patient to Cobleskill Regional Hospital. At the time a man ran up to the ambulance shouting that his father was on the ground and needed help. One EMT left the scene to see what happened, when the man who originally screamed ran to the ambulance, jumped into it, and drove off with the patient inside. On the way out, he sideswiped one of the EMTs.

The EMTs called for assistance. The suspect stopped at Speedway, told the patient to get out, and continued on. The ambulance came onto I-88 followed by multiple law enforcement agencies, driving to I-890. When the highway became Erie Boulevard, the driver continued at approximately 80 miles per hour, hit several cars and eventually t-boned a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The suspect was in serious condition as of the time of this writing.

The crash occurred approximately midnight to 12:30.

Federice said that he was “really proud of how our EMTs handled the situation, how the Sheriff’s Department handled it, and the cooperation of different agencies, including the State Police and Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department.”

“They did a really nice job,” he said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Overdose Victims Remembered At Vigil

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - Although the summer rain thundered in droves last Thursday evening, no weather could stop families and friends from attending a solemn vigil for those lost to overdose and sharing their stories.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, the Schoharie County Council for Alcohol and Substance Abuse, or SCCASA, held their eighth annual vigil at the fairgrounds and invited anyone from across the county to attend.

The first half an hour was a meet and greet as the crowds began to mingle together. Quiet pleasantries and polite conversation echoed in the Hall of Agriculture as purple hearts were strung on the walls with personalized messages.

During this time, people were free to peruse the tables set up by different organizations. Sitting alongside SCCASA was RSS and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and each booth offered motivational cards and reminder bracelets.

David DeSando was given a similar spot where he supplied free NARCAN, a nasal reversal agent for opioids. He spoke at length about how it works and his mission to set up free kits around the county, encouraging anyone to leave the vigil armed with as much knowledge as possible.

Shortly after the meet and greet, SCCASA’s executive director Becky Schroeder welcomed several speakers to address those in attendance.

Each speaker, whether they were a medical professional, in recovery themselves, or knew someone that was, each had a story prepared to inspire confidence and hope. They spoke of a better tomorrow and summoning the strength to push on, something that many attendees took to heart.

Once the speeches were wrapped up, Mrs. Schroeder and her team prepared the evening’s candlelight vigil. Wicks were distributed and lit, and everyone shared an emotional moment of silence to reflect and say the names of those who passed.

“This is a great opportunity to spread awareness, bring hope, and honor those lost to overdose,” said Mrs. Schroeder. “Hopefully we can continue on for as long as we can.”

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Eagle Trial at Spa Ritz Luncheon

A honey-mustard baked chicken and brown rice lunch plus lighthouse trivia were great ways to celebrate National Lighthouse Day at the Spa Ritz meal site

By Alexis Pencar

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Silver & Gold Senior Club will hold its Luncheon Meeting for September at 12 noon on Friday, September 13th with special guest Bill Combs Jr. from the Schoharie County Eagle Trail. This monthly meeting is held at the Office for the Aging’s “Spa Ritz” Meal Site at the Firehouse located at 137 Beechwood Road Sharon Springs, NY 13459.\

The Silver & Gold Senior Club positively contributes to the lives of so many! Members of this social club come from surrounding areas including Sharon, Cherry Valley, Cobleskill, Ames, and beyond.

With Seniors of all ages, this group is always open to new members! This is a great place to make new friends and catch up with the community! The after-lunch activities change monthly and are always something to mark the calendar for!

For the September Luncheon, expect a delicious and nutritious meal of roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, tapioca pudding with whipped topping and 1% milk will be served at noon. The club’s monthly business meeting will be conducted after lunch followed by an educational presentation by Bill Combs Jr., Schoharie County Eagle Trail Ambassador. Bill will provide highlights of the bird watching route and recent happenings at the more than twenty-two bald eagle nests in Schoharie County.

Area seniors interested in more information about the club should contact Anne Lennebacker, president, at (607) 547-9055. Those interested in attending the September 13th Luncheon meeting must call the Spa Ritz meal site by September 11th at (518) 284-2883 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday 10:00 - 2:00 PM.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse (137 Beechwood Road) M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2:00 PM. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

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Sharon Pool Receives Vital Grant

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs Youth Commission is excited to share that in conjunction with the Town of Sharon we have applied and have been successful in receiving a grant for the Revitalization of the Town Pool.  We have been notified this week that we will be receiving $553,366 with a matching 20 percent from the Town of Sharon. 

The grant has been awarded from the NYS Swims initiative that was approved as part of this years NYS Budget. We were one of only 37 chosen across the state and the only grant winner in the Mohawk Valley Region.  This grant will allow us to replace the existing pool that will include kiddie pool and will also be ADA compliant. 

The grant will also allow us to have ADA and family bathroom/changing rooms at the pool.  

The Sharon Youth Commission is extremely excited for this opportunity as it will allow us to continue to grow not only our rec program but to expand our swim programs and to offer more opportunities for the entire community.  

This opportunity would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the Sharon Youth Commission, Supervisor Manko, Town Clerk Melissa Olsen, The support of the entire Town Board, Sharon Springs Mayor Kelly, and most importantly our fabulous and hard working Rec Center Director Valerie Ducharme.  We look forward with moving forward with this grant opportunity and can't wait to see the outcome of this opportunity in the near future. 

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“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

What a chilly Labor Day weekend with night time temperatures dipping into the 40s. The slightly cooler temps made for less mosquitos which was a huge positive with nearly 20 West Nile virus cases reported across New York State.

The temperatures will remain on the cooler side with some rain expected over the weekend. We will visit the 40s again at night so be sure to pick your garden!

Happy Back to School for all students and parents this past week, especially to the staff of Sharon Springs Central School! Wishing everyone a successful school year! Remember, that also means school buses are back on the road again so please use caution at bus stops.

Big Happy Birthday to my husband Aaron Pencar!

Big Congrats to newlyweds Jerry & Marlena Olsen who tied the knot with family and friends on Saturday August 31st at Fusion Church in Cobleskill.

The Sharon Springs Harvest Festival is coming up on Sept. 21st & 22nd for this full weekend celebration of fall and local businesses. For more information visit www.sharonspringsharvestfestival.org

The Cherry Valley Kite Festival is coming up on Sept. 28th from 10:00 - 5:00 PM. This annual event is hosted by The Teepee on Route 20 and is located on Campbell Road in Cherry Valley. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Wren’s Earth Refillery is now open for business Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The shop is located at 277 Stage Coach Road, Sharon Springs, NY. You can shop anytime at WrensEarth.com. 

Parsons Vegetable Farm has all your gardening and spring needs AND The Outrageous Snack Snack is also now open Friday through Sundays from 10-4 PM serving up specialty handcrafted donuts and more! Located on Route 20 across from the Walmart DC. 

The Klinkhart Hall Concerts in the Park are over for now but check out all the upcoming events on their website at klinkharthall.org!

The American Legion Post 1269 of Sharon Springs is looking for new members! If you are interested in becoming an American Legion member, volunteering, or even donating to the many wonderful causes the Legion supports, please contact Commander Paul Todd at (518) 649-0024 for more information.

Sharon Springs Free Library News: 

It's "MVLS-GO" time! Every library in the Mohawk Valley Library System has its own Summer 2024 Trading Card that can be collected. Stop in to our library to check out our unique and limited-edition trading card for Sharon Springs. We challenge you to try to collect all 14 from every library! Check out the map of all the participating libraries by visiting mvls.info/trading-cards/. 

The Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. 

For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.

The Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!

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