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12-27-2007 In regards to the Board of Trustees meeting, which took place on Dec. 17, I would like to state my point of view on the topic of the proposed building site, by Joseph Galati, for a hotel/ motel and and/or 4-10 unit apartment house. This happens to be the same approximate site where I was struck by a moving vehicle as a pedestrian last year; therefore, as a resident of Otsego County since 1987, I have some attachment to this area as a future improvement to our town. Although I am not an authority and may never be, it is my belief that when making decisions of the magnitude proposed by Mr.Galati, we all have both open minds and open hearts. I find that with the former qualities at hand, the truth is not far behind. My heart and mind tell me to ask some simple questions first and foremost. So, I ask you, countrymen, "How do you foresee the future of our county 50, 100, or, even 200 years from now? Will the answers to our questions be the same? Will we question tomorrow's truths as we do today, or as we perceived those truths 50, 100, or even 200 years past? How long until the illusions of today fade into tomorrow's future?" I wonder. Luckily, I have both great faith and confidence that the decisions made by our Mayor Waller, Jane Clark, and Chief Diana Nichols, PhD, etc., will add the greatest joy and peace to the future of Cooperstown. However, at this most joyous of year, I would like to call upon the community to remember pedestrians and respect them especially when it is cold, wet, and icy. Thank you for your time and consideration. God Bless America. Alexandria Mabry Cooperstown Motel not the right choice I would like to add support to those Cooperstown residents who favor a residential plan and not a "Dreams Park" motel at the former railroad-right-of-way. Indeed, this would make an ideal location for either senior citizen housing or an apartment complex. There simply are not enough apartments in Cooperstown for area seniors and residents. As a resident of the Cooper Lane Apartments, a senior citizen, and an employee of Bassett Healthcare, I can't imagine another venue being built in town for the Dreams Park visitors. Doesn't anyone care about the residents of Cooperstown anymore? Particularly the senior residents, who now will also have to pay to park in Doubleday lot for a good portion of the year? Pay to go to the post office, the General Store, the banks, the drugstore? And now, perhaps have to worry about more traffic in an already congested area? Nancy Weissflog Cooperstown Animal care tips Gandhi reportedly once said that the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Here are three simple things everyone can do resolve to do every year to help make life better for animals: Help your local animal shelter; shelters are always in need of volunteers to walk dogs, play with animals, or donate blankets, kitty litter, food, and other supplies. If you have room in your heart and home, adopt an animal from a shelter. But remember, animals require a lifetime commitment; make sure you will have the time and patience to exercise and play with your animal companion, as well as the financial resources to pay for food, toys, and veterinary care. Choose cruelty-free products. Hundreds of companies, including Almay, Revlon, Estee Lauder, The Body Shop, Urban Decay, Kiss My Face, M.A.C. Cosmetics, and Method produce cosmetics and/or household products that aren't tested on animals. See www.CaringConsumer.com for a complete list. Go vegan! Each vegetarian saves more than 100 animals every year. Call 1-888-VEG-FOOD or visit www.GoVeg.com for a free vegetarian starter kit. For more information on please visit www.PETA.org. Heather Moore Senior Writer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) |
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