The village of Homer has banned hunting at Glenwood Cemetery at routes 90 and 281, the village announced Thursday.
The village board voted unanimously Sept. 26 to not allow hunting, to assure the safety of visitors, Village Treasurer Tanya DiGennaro said in a release. However, people can still walk the cemetery grounds.
The village acquired property years ago on Wolf Road, where people once hunted, to extend the cemetery, DiGennaro said. The village adopted the law to include the new space, but residents who visited the cemetery worried they’d be charged for walking the property; they will not.
“The village is in the process of ordering customized no-hunting signs for the entrance,” DiGennaro said in an email. “But right now, to comply with DEc rules and ensure people know of the no-hunting rule, the signs are store-bought.”
County to host flu and COVID immunization clinic
Cortland County will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Age Well Center, 165 Main St., Cortland.
The clinic will be open to all ages, however people must bring proof of insurance to get vaccinated, the county announced Thursday.
Since Aug. 1, COVID-19 cases peaked Sept. 18 with 14 people in Cortland County testing positive. Since then, cases have steadily declined. Cases reached a low at two people testing positive Oct. 7, but are back on the rise with seven people testing positive Monday, reports the state Health Department.
COVID has killed 141 Cortland County residents since March 2020. The state reports that 59.7% of the county has received the initial vaccination series, but only 18.4% are up to date.
Ham dinner at Harmony church
Harmony United Methodist Church will have a ham dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Harford Town Hall on Route 38.
The menu includes ham, potatoes, gravy, corn, squash, cabbage salad and homemade pies.
Pay what you can, but the church suggests a donation of $15 for diners 12 and up, $5 for children 5 to 11 and free for kids under 5.
Take-outs will be available.
Guthrie welcomes providers
The Guthrie Clinic has announced these greater Cortland area health providers:
•Dr. Kiran Mangalpally is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiologist in Cortland with clinical interests in interventional cardiology, hyperlipidemia and resistant hypertension. Mangalpally completed his education at Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India, a fellowship at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Mich., Sparrow Hospital, Michigan State University in Lansing, Mich., and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
•Jessica Allison, CM, LM joins the midwifery and obstetrics/gynecology teams in Cortland with clinical interests in adolescent gynecology, contraceptive management and maternity care. Allison completed her education at The Midwifery Institute at Philadelphia University and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
•Tara Fitzgerald, CM, LM joins the midwifery and obstetrics/gynecology teams in Cortland with clinical interests in adolescent gynecology, contraceptive management and maternity care. Fitzgerald completed her education at Midwifery Institute at Jefferson University in Philadelphia and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
•Kristen Frost, MSN, CNM, RN joins the midwifery and obstetrics/gynecology teams in Cortland with clinical interests in adolescent gynecology, contraceptive management and maternity care. Frost completed her education at Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Ky. and is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
•Cassilyn Wolff, PA-C joins the gastroenterology and hepatology team in Cortland with clinical interests in nutrition, irritable bowel syndrome and swallowing disorders. Wolff completed her education at Le Moyne College in Syracuse and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants.
County warns of gun storage during Suicide Prevention Month
Cortland County’s Health Department, Mental Health Department and the Coroner’s Office advise people to make sure guns are securely stored, and resources are available for people having a suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change:
• Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves.
• Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too little or too much.
• Withdrawing or isolating themselves.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Extreme mood swings.
Routine Firearm Storage
By keeping firearms securely stored, you can reduce the number of suicides involving firearms. Consider:
• Cable locks: a cable runs through the barrel of the gun to prevent it from being loaded and fired. Cable locks are available free by emailing Haile Cutter at rcutter@cortland-co.org or calling 607-753-5027.
• Gun cases, lock boxes and gun safes.
• For the greatest level of safety, use a combination.
•During a period of crisis, consider removing guns from the home.
Other Resources
•988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 to be connected to trained counselors. A TTY line is available at 800-799-4889. All calls are confidential.
• Veteran Crisis: Dial 988, press 1.
•Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to 741741
•OASAS HOPEline: Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY
•Cortland County Mental Health Department Clinic: Call 607-758-6100.
•Family & Children’s Counseling Services: Call 607-753-0234.
