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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Auxiliaries provide support
Several local volunteer firefighters choose to put their lives on the line for the sake of their community on a regular basis, but even the local heroes need a helping hand every now and then.
Students working with Safe Kids Coalition
Utica College students Jacquie Klotzbach and Tom Armitage traveled to Cooperstown Feb. 10 to promote seat belt safety at the Farmers' Market during the Winter Carnival. This was just one of several events UC students and the Otsego County Safe Kids Coalition planned for the Otsego County area for the month of February.
Forum promotes local food supply
ONEONTA - The future for our region may be a return to its past, said Jim Atwell, of Fly Creek, during the Farmers' Speak Out - a forum to discuss how to improve the supply and distribution of locally produced foods.
Organic garden planned for elementary school
Construction of an organic vegetable garden at the Cooperstown Elementary School is expected to begin next fall, after the completion of the Kid City reconstruction. According to organizers, Kid Garden is a cooperative endeavor of the Cooperstown Elementary School and community members interested in promoting healthy eating and teaching agricultural skills in the school system.
CCS plans inauguration trip
Next January, Cooperstown Central School 10ththrough 12th-graders will have an opportunity to not only learn about history, but experience history in the making.
Village wants its $100,000
In December, the Otsego County Board of Representatives agreed in principle to give Cooperstown $100,000 in bed tax money to help offset the cost of tourism, and last week the mayor and some trustees tried to collect.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Carnival basks in snowless cold
Despite the frigid weather and lack of snow, Winter Carnival Co-Chair Donna Borgstrom said she feels the weekend of festivities went well.
Church mission team travels to Dominican Republic
Members of the Cooperstown Christ Episcopal Church mission team shared their experience on a trip to the Dominican Republic at the church Sunday Feb. 3.
Earth Festival seeking supporters, participants
HARTWICK - Earth Festival organizers announced recently that letters seeking supporters and participants have been mailed to area businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals. Financial contributions are welcome, and an open invitation to earth-friendly exhibitors, food and retail vendors, and workshop presenters is being extended.
Board waits for Galati review
The village planning board held off beginning the review of a proposal from Joseph Galati to create a coordinated development district for a 15-unit single-family townhouse community - Linden Grove - to be constructed along Grove Street on the Leatherstocking Railway property.
Ratio of exempt property declines
Aside from the startling realization of what some property is now worth in Cooperstown, the biggest surprise may be the significant decline in the percentage of village property that is tax exempt. And that's good news for village taxpayers.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Bassett event focuses on women's heart health
It was like a night at the movies with Bassett employees gathered in Clark Auditorium with popcorn in hand for the hospital's fourth annual "Go Red for Women" program that was supposed to feature a video of an employee's life experience with heart disease.
Even without snow, carnival has plenty
It doesn't look as though Cooperstown will be getting much snow before the 42nd Winter Carnival kicks off, but Co-chair Teri Barown says there will be plenty to do despite weather conditions.
Senior game sales date to '46
The demise of the annual Hall of Fame Game will end another more than six-decade long tradition in Cooperstown - the senior class concession sales.
Townhouse proposal due for rail property
Next week, Joseph Galati will present to the village planning board a proposal for a 15-unit single- family townhouse community to be constructed along Grove Street on the Leatherstocking Railway property.
Springfield survey results aired at public meeting
SPRINGFIELD - Members of the public were invited to attend the Comprehensive Plan committee meeting Tuesday night at the Community Center, where they were able to review the results of the Town of Springfield Comprehensive Plan Community Survey right along with committee members.
WinterFest is Saturday in Milford
MILFORD - Despite the lack of snow and winter-like weather this year, it is time for WinterFest. The funfilled family event will take place Saturday inside and around Milford Central School.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
2008 Fame Game will be the last
This year's contest between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will be the last Hall of Fame Game - ending an almost 70-year tradition in Cooperstown.
Bassett to mark Red Day to promote heart month
February is Heart Health Month, and tomorrow will mark the fifth anniversary of National Wear Red Day, a way to support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red.
Students create portfolios
Last year, the Cooperstown Central School 10th grade class was selected to be the first in the school district's 2010 "Greatness in Our Sites" initiative, to provide each graduating senior class with an electronic portfolio of exemplary works from their years of learning at CCS.
Four-way race set for 2 trustee seats
Mayor Carol Waller will run unopposed for her fourth term, but there will be a full slate of candidates for the two open positions on the board of trustees in the annual village election.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
CV-S students are named to three All-County Choruses
A number of Cherry Valley- Springfield Central School choral students were recently accepted to All-County groups, including Emily Searles, Maggie Millner, Adeline Schneider, Catherine Fischer, Savannah Crowley, Sara Wilmot, Jonathan Graham, and Matthew Hazzard were accepted to All- County Senior Chorus. The students will perform on March 8 at Unatego High School.
Fly Creek upgrades its ambulance by 21 years
FLY CREEK - The Fly Creek Fire Company decided it is time to replace its 1977 ambulance with a newer model, and purchased a 1998 Horton ambulance from a Virginia- based emergency squad.
Cooperstown Ballet holds open house
The Cooperstown Ballet has moved from Brookwood School to 103 Main St. in Cooperstown. An open house was held on Jan. 15 so people could see the new studio and to register dancers for classes.
Board delays parcel rezone
The board of trustees decided Friday morning to wait for a more specific recommendation from the planning board before moving ahead with rezoning the old railroad right-of-way.
Local 'demons' speak through village native
Cooperstown native Lauren Groff says she is both nervous and delighted about her first novel, which has received rave reviews from the likes of Stephen King, being released early next month.
Board approves project fees
The village board approved engineering fees for work on the north end of Grove Street totaling more than $47,000 Monday night.
Board approves project fees
The village board approved engineering fees for work on the north end of Grove Street totaling more than $47,000 Monday night.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Cabaret to show local talent
Friends of Cooperstown Central School Music and Art (FOMA) will be holding its biggest fundraising event, the annual Cabaret Night, tomorrow night in the middle/ high school cafeteria from 5 to 9 p.m.
Another housing proposal offered
Joseph Galati has proposed another approach for the development of housing on the former railroad right-of-way that runs parallel to Grove Street.
Development moratorium to be reworked
SPRINGFIELD - At Tuesday night's Springfield town board meeting, the board did not decide to adopt the moratorium the planning board has been working on, in hopes of slowing down town development before a comprehensive plan is created.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Winter Carnival has pirate theme
The seventh annual Carnival Fireworks display will start Winter Carnival weekend off with a boom at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 at Lake Front Park, The "Parade of Pirates? will step off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, beginning from the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, and make its way down Main Street, ending in Cooper Park.
CCS to get hall of fame for athletes
The idea of having an athletic hall of fame at Cooperstown Central School has been on Mike Cring's ?'back burner" for quite a few years, and now his aspiration is becoming a reality.
Tiny Hartwick insurance company still going strong
HARTWICK - Bill Powers has been an active member of one of the smallest cooperative insurance companies in New York State for over 50 years, and says he will not accept the presidency position again this year. However, he does plan to stay active with the company as a member of the Board of Directors.
Free rabies clinic Jan. 30
The Otsego County Department of Health will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic at the Cooperstown SPCA on Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Reval notices slowed
Village property owners will have to wait a little longer to receive their new assessments and impact notices.
Planning board tells trustees to rezone parcel
The planning board voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to recommend a change in zoning from commercial to residential for the former rail right-of-way that runs from Chestnut Street to Glen Avenue.
Cooperstown boys, girls win key games
Brad Ashford's steal and lay-up with 30 seconds remaining proved to be the difference as the Cooperstown boys basketball team held on for a 50-48 win over Herkimer in a Center State Conference game at Bursey gymnasium Tuesday night.
Hall to add a 'Goose' to its roster
Rich "Goose" Gossage was once a ninth inning specialist, so perhaps it's fitting he earned election to the Hall of Fame on his ninth try Tuesday.
Waller will seek her fourth term
Three-term village mayor Carol Waller announced Monday night that she intends to seek re-election.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
New DEC office to combat invasive species
Area organizations dealing with such issues as zebra mussels and water chestnuts will be getting some help, according to a media release from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Springfield dairy farm gets land protection grant
Spitzer recently announced funding awards from the state's Farmland Protection Implementation Program, including $650,025 to protect Ringwood Farm, which is a dairy farm located in the Town of Springfield.
Gossage, Rice have best shots for Hall
When the baseball writers perused the 2008 Hall of Fame ballot that was mailed to them in late November, they had an interesting menu of choices from which to choose.
Owner eyes other options for motel site
Joseph Galati has expanded the options for possible development for the former railroad right-of-way that stretches from Chestnut Street to Glen Avenue.
Mission team leaves Sunday
Members of the Christ Episcopal Church mission team will be flying to the Dominican Republic Sunday, Jan. 6 to revisit a mission outpost that Christ Church built from the ground up.
D-Park fined for waste violations
HARTWICK SEMINARY - The Cooperstown Dreams Park has paid a $50,000 civil penalty levied against it by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for violations of its wastewater treatment permit.
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