“This event is aimed at creating a connection between young people and pets, from grade school to college-aged students,” explained SQSPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes. “Studies by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry show there are many benefits for children raised with pets, including contributing to a child’s self-esteem and self-confidence, developing trusting relationships with others, and developing non-verbal communication, compassion, and empathy while providing physical activity, comfort contact, love, loyalty, and affection.”…
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READING PROGRAM—1 p.m. “Summer Reading Program Sundae Party.” Richfield Springs Public Library, 102 Main Street, Richfield Springs. (607) 858-0230 or visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064602523166…
This week's briefs include the upcoming Otsego Lake Association annual meeting, a request for nominations for the Dr. Yoshiro Matsuo Compassion Care Award and more.…
Life Sketches by Terry Berkson: Watching progress from the nearby bench Stewart’s Shops convenience store and gas station in Richfield Springs was moving to the center of town because its location didn’t provide enough parking. To make space, the building that was previously occupied by Kinney Drug Store and Patterson’s Chrysler and Oliver Dealership before that, had already been demolished and cleared off. All of this activity took place under the watchful eye of Lenny Homes, a retiree who spent…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SUNDAY, JULY 18 Benefit Run/Walk SUNDAE RUN/WALK – 8 a.m. Support local community center and get outside for 5k, 10k run, or a 2 mile walk followed by opportunity to make your own ice cream sundae, 50/50 raffle, more. Cost, $25/person. Register the day of from 7 – 8 a.m. Richfield Springs Veterans Club, 13 Lake St., Richfield Springs. 315-858-3200 or visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/RichfieldSprings/RSCCRunWalk…
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Ice Cream, Activities Enjoyed At OWL’s Ice Cream Social Save…