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12-20-2007 I have always believed that Cooperstown is the perfect place to raise a family. It is also one of the few towns I have been to that is lacking a public playground. Now the reality of a playground for Cooperstown’s young children is finally in our sights. The Village’s approval of a playground at Badger Park (formerly Village Gardens), located behind the Great American, is an exciting step for the Cooperstown community. The plan, however, is merely the first step. Funding this playground is our charge. Whether you have pre-schoolaged children or whether you have ever enjoyed the thrill of being pushed in a swing yourself, I encourage you all to be a part of this effort. Happy and healthy children benefit the entire community. Currently, the Friends of the Parks, Inc. is seeking donations on behalf of the Badger Park Playground fund. Donations can be mailed to Friends of the Parks, Inc., P.O. Box 1008, Cooperstown, N.Y. 13326. I hope that you will join me in support of these efforts. Cari Lifgren Eagle Street SPCA thanks supporters On behalf of the Susquehanna SPCA, we extend a special thanks to the following supporters resulting in a successful production of the 7th Annual Festival of Trees 2007 earlier this month. The Louis Jones Center at The Farmers’ Museum was the perfect setting for this occasion, which resulted in increased revenue over last year. Facility: Steve Elliott & Staff at NYSHA/ The Farmers’ Museum; Publicity: The Daily Star, Cooperstown Crier, CNY Radio Group, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce; Photography: Lasting Expressions. Tree decorators: Gwen Dowsey, Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Judy Mc- Brearty & Claire Kepner, Linda Schuermann & Betsy Burch, Bill & Vivian Beckman, Blanche Blacksmith, Alysee deCarr, Ruth Livermore, Melissa DeCarr & Deborah Mahoney, Morris Tent Rentals, Inc., Wildlife Learning Company, Otsego County Conservation Association, Bob & Suzy Schneider, Kathleen Vajda & Kevin Perez, Joan White, Jean Johnson & M.J. Harris, NBT Bank, NA, Glimmerglass Opera, Hyde Hall, Otsego Manor, Lucy Townsend-Lyman and Amy Townsend, Women’s Club of Cooperstown, Mary Kuhn, Sally Fullington, SSPCA, Daniella D’Amico, SSPCA, and NYSHA/TFM. Volunteers: Friends of the Hartwick Rod & Gun Club, Gwen Dowsey, Melissa Manikas, Sally Goddard, Cooperstown Boy Scout Troop 12, Deborah Taylor, Santa Claus, Judy McBrearty, George Ann Ryland, Deni Wicks, and Maryann Dietz. Sponsors: Peggy Poulson, Cooperstown; Willies Family Foundation; New York Central Mutual Insurance Company, Edmeston; Sabrina Bodek, Richfield Springs; Hany & Jhilmil Ghaleb, Cooperstown; Janet LeRoy, Cooperstown; Bill & Vivian Beckman, Fly Creek; Doubleday Cafe, Cooperstown; Dog Wild Canine Supply, Cooperstown; Savor New York, Cooperstown; Springfield Tractor & Implement, Springfield Center; Invisible Fence of CNY; Leatherstocking Sheep Dog Trials, Cooperstown; Jerri L.Dobler, Photographer, Cooperstown; Jim & Anne Atwell, Fly Creek; A Rose is a Rose, Cherry Valley; Barton-Butler Graphics, Cooperstown; Mohican Flowers, Cooperstown; and SSPCA. Staff: Jane Duel, Liz Banhart & Sally Fullington. Our sincere thanks and appreciation is also extended to everyone attending, and so generously supporting the SSPCA. Pat McBrearty, President, Board of Directors Jane Duel, Director of Development & Community Relations, SSPCA Rich McCaffery, Chair Leo’s have busy service weekend The Cooperstown Leo Club was busy serving the community this past weekend with over a dozen members chipping in on projects in Richfield Springs and our village. Despite the crowded calendars of the holiday season, these teenagers began their weekend at Christ Episcopal Church Friday afternoon to help parishioners set up platforms for the “Voices of Cooperstown” concert the following evening. On Saturday morning, Leo members traveled to the Richfield Springs Public Library to aid in the distribution of holiday food baskets on behalf of Opportunities for Otsego and the local food bank. That night it was back to Christ Church to take down and store the risers following the presentation. The Leos send gracious thanks to the church for their generous donation. Money raised by the Leo Club is used to fund the charitable activities of the organization. Anyone wishing to contact the Leo Club may do so by calling President Anna Weber at 547-1280 or David Pearlman at 547-4186. David Pearlman Cooperstown |
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