The Linda Reeves Memorial Zumbathon on January 20, organized by two local Zumba instructors, Holly Deleski and Tracy Bender, raised $2,500.00 for the American Cancer Society.…
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News from the Noteworthy: LEAF Study Reveals New Data About Alcohol Consumption April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and some pretty big news on the topic has just come out. A study released this past week from the “Journal of the American Medical Association” that covered 40 years, 107 studies, and four million participants found there were no protective benefits to moderate- or low-volume consumption of alcohol. It also found that even moderate consumption is associated with an increase in the…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Superheroes Zumba-A-Thon To Support The American Cancer Society ZUMBA-A-THON—10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dress up as your favorite superhero and join the instructors for a fun Zumba session where all the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society to help stomp out cancer. Tickets, $10/person. Includes giveaways, fun and fitness. Laurens Central School, Multi-purpose Room, 55 Main Street, Laurens. Visit facebook.com/TheOtsegoCountyChamber/…
Letter from Jennifer Hill GASO Opportunity for Smokers To Quit Seventy percent of smokers want to quit, but fewer than 10 percent of adult smokers manage to quit each year because nicotine is so addictive. The American Cancer Society began an annual event, Great American Smokeout, over 40 years ago to encourage smokers to take the first step to quitting smoking. On the third Thursday of November, thousands of smokers nationwide participate in GASO, using it as an opportunity to…
In Memoriam Frank M . Van Auken, 102 May 9, 1920 – November 10, 2022 Frank M. Van Auken, 102, passed away peacefully at Woodside Hall in Cooperstown, NY, on November 10, 2022, where he had lived since February 2018. Frank was born May 9, 1920, at his family home on Fassett Rd. in East Springfield, NY. He was the son of Olen Van Auken and Jennie Marks Van Auken. After graduating from East Springfield School, Frank enlisted in the…
In Memoriam Jeannette R. Benjamin, 88 December 10, 1933 – November 4, 2022 BURLINGTON FLATS – Jeannette R. Benjamin, 88, of Burlington Flats, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022 at Cooperstown Center with her family by her side. Jeannette was born on December 10, 1933 in Pittsfield, NY the daughter of the late Harvey and Lydia Miller Cline. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Donald Benjamin, a daughter Flossie Bliss, and daughter in law…
In Memoriam Donna Leh Black, 72 June 18, 1949 – March 16, 2022 PITTSFIELD – Donna Leh Black, 72, of Pittsfield passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born in Oneonta, on June 18, 1949, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Marion (Harris) Keator. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Oneonta. Donna was the President and Office Manager of Van’s Auto Sales & Service in Oneonta. She was the backbone…
In Memoriam Marie O’Malley, 94 Dec. 16, 1927 – Feb. 15, 2022 ONEONTA – She was born December 16, 1927 in Salem, N.Y., the daughter of Harry and Anna Currey. She graduated from Washington Academy in Salem, N.Y., in 1945, from Oneonta Normal School (SUCO) in 1949 and St. Rose’s College, Albany, N.Y., in 1964. She taught intermediate Special Education for 32 years for the Oneonta School District and Catskills Area BOCES in the Watkins House, the old Oneonta Jr.…
In Memoriam Clara F. Waring, 99 March 03, 1921 – January 28, 2021 ONEONTA – A graveside service will be held for Clara F. Waring and her brother, Russell Hotaling at 11 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Milford Cemetery, with the Rev. Joel Shue, officiating. Clara is survived by her sons, Russell D. Black, Jr (Patricia) and Allen F. Black Sr. (Donna), and their families. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with Oneonta’s…
In Memoriam Yvonne F. Page, 83; Ran Otsego County 4-H horse program ONEONTA – Yvonne F. Page, 83, passed away peacefully at Noland Hospital in Dothan, Alabama on Monday, May 10, 2021. Yvonne was born on March 16, 1938 in Summit, NJ and was a daughter of the late Gaston and Aurore (Brunette) Fichot, Sr. On June 7, 1958 she married Charles Page, Sr. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, New Market, NJ. Yvonne was predeceased by her husband, Charles…