YMCA Junior Firefighters Given
Up-Close Look At EMT Helicopter
![Participants in the annual YMCA Jr. Firefighters program, which is held at the 6th Ward Booster Club, got an up close and personal look at the Life Net EMT helicopter from flight nurse Lindsey Stone, who landed in the park on Tuesday afternoon for the program. The YMCA Jr. Firefighters program teaches children fire safety and is made possible through a collaboration between the Oneonta YMCA and the Oneonta Fire Dept. with assistance from Life Net, Oneonta Police Dept. and the State Police K-9 unit.](https://www.allotsego.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_1605-1024x632.jpg)
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ALBANY – Charles M. “Chuck” Brooks passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Born March 30, 1954, in Brockton, Massachusetts, he was the eldest of three children of Massachusetts natives Malcolm Norris Brooks and Esther Claire Kent Brooks. The family lived in Cohasset, Massachusetts, and then moved to Cooperstown in July of 1963 when Chuck’s father was hired as Director of the Alfred Corning Clark Gymnasium. Chuck enjoyed his youth in Cooperstown, and was active with church youth programs, especially at The First Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown. Chuck graduated from Cooperstown Central School with the Class of 1972. During his high school years Chuck participated on the basketball and tennis teams. He also enjoyed bowling and playing squash at the ACC gym. He earned both his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Springfield College and, much like his father, began serving youth in what would become a 34 year a career with the YMCA, 24 of which he was executive director.…
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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Junior Firefighter Fun JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER—10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents of the City of Oneonta are invited to bring the kids for a fun day of learning about the firefighting profession. Activities include an obstacle course, wet and fun drill activities, bucket brigade, fire prevention skills, a visit with a real fire truck, Junior Firefighter graduation with parents invited, and more. Registration, $10. Presented by the Oneonta YMCA at the 6th Ward Booster Club, Scramling Avenue, Oneonta. (607) 432-0010 or visit facebook.com/OneontaFamilyYMCA BLOOD DRIVE—Noon to 5 p.m. Save up to three lives with the American Red…