By: DarlaY
05/04/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Bruce Beckert
Biden was placed in office by the money behind today’s Democrat Party which has no resemblance to the party of years ago. The power behind today’s Democrat Party wants a one-party government (full control of us) and they are trying to achieve it with their money and corruption.
The Billionaire Elites have spent up to three times what Republicans could muster in election cycles, with projections of five times for 2024. Elections are being bought and/or stolen. Illegitimate elections are being contested across the country, but with liberal courts and legal fees, good luck.
By: DarlaY
05/04/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Joseph Gregory
As a life-long farmer, I have seen many changes. When Chobani started up, Senator Schumer told farmers to make more milk. In short time, surplus milk meant less money paid to farmers.
By: DarlaY
05/04/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area
We read with interest Anthony Scalici’s thoughtful letter to the editor (April 6). Mr. Scalici is a seasoned Cooperstown Central School District School Board member, who has shown a long-term commitment to our local school and is knowledgeable about school finances. The letter was addressed to Senator Oberacker, asking him to do away with New York’s mandate that schools purchase electric school buses.
By: DarlaY
05/04/2023 12:04 pm
Letter From Ryan W. Naatz
There are but a few special places in this world that seem to tolerate human interests of economics, development and recreation of their own accord. The rest are under threat. It is this constant balancing act, and often times failure, that leads to the notion that you can’t have all three, having your proverbial [environmental] cake and eating it, too. I argue, however, that with purpose, people and passion, you absolutely can!
By: DarlaY
04/27/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Liz Callahan
Residents of Otsego County may take its breathtaking vistas—including the county’s forested hillsides, farmed fields and meandering waterways—for granted. I applaud the visionary efforts to preserve the integrity of the former site of Camp Henderson by the Otsego Land Trust. The collaboration between OLT, Senator Oberacker, the NYSDEC and the NYSOPRHP, and a dedicated group of residents, will help to protect an important swath of local land in perpetuity. I would like to thank all the people involved in this effort for not taking the future stewardship of the Crumhorn Lake site for granted, and for working tirelessly to achieve its protection.
Liz Callahan
Cooperstown
By: DarlaY
04/27/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Heather L. Morse
Creating Rural Opportunities Partnership, or CROP, is celebrating After-school Professionals Appreciation Week, April 24-28, to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours.
An estimated 850,000 professionals work with children and youth during out-of-school hours, providing enriching experiences and academic support throughout the U.S. The CROP after-school program addresses several critical needs that help alleviate the challenges of living in a high-poverty, rural area. More than 1,000 local students each year in grades K-8 will have access to a safe and nurturing place after school hours and during the summer.
By: DarlaY
04/27/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Perry Ferrara
As the owner of 103 Main Street, which houses KeyBank as well as other businesses and professional offices, I read with great interest the recent letter from a KeyBank customer who apparently missed a step in front of the building and fell.
First and foremost, we are very sorry this happened and hope he is doing well. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time anyone has reported to us a problem of this nature.
We intend to take a serious look at the front entrance of the building and will do whatever we can to ensure the safety of both our visitors and employees.
Perry Ferrara
Cooperstown
By: DarlaY
04/27/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Ryan Geraghty
I think we can all share in my excitement and new-found appreciation for the growing arts community that surrounds us all. As the executive director of the Catskill Symphony Orchestra, I have been blown away by the dedication and enthusiasm that our board, staff, volunteers, musicians, and community partners put into this effort every single day.
The CSO has been around for almost 70 years, and we are proud to be a part of the fabric of this community. I’m sure that many don’t realize that: 1) yes, we have been here for 70 years, and; 2) we employ an average of 50 musicians every concert, all of whom live, work, and shop here in our community. We provide educational opportunities for young people through our annual collaboration with BOCES and we are able to offer free tickets to all students (and their parents!) thanks to an anonymous donor.
By: DarlaY
04/27/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Lori Solensten
Thank you for your informative article and inspiring editorial about the former scout camp on Crumhorn Lake in your paper last week.
I have been fortunate to have lived across the lake from the camp since 1981 and love the peaceful nature of the land and the motorless lake. For decades, the Crumhorn Lake Association and Boy Scout camp posted “Crumhorn Courtesy” signs around the lake, inviting the community to enjoy the lake in a quiet and respectful manner. Neighbors would come to swim, kayak and fish. Others would come to ride their horses or take a walk. We all loved when the scouts arrived for the summer, had their campfires, canoe regattas and “Order of the Arrow” ceremonies. Most of us on the lake had generations of family members who were both scouts and scout leaders.
By: DarlaY
04/26/2023 5:17 pm
Letter from Maureen Dill
We here in rural Otsego County are facing the crisis of a shortfall in emergency medical services, a problem that is growing not only across our area but also across New York State. There is a documented decline in volunteer EMS workers, and state government must be urged by everyone to seize the opportunity to apply cannabis tax revenues where they are most needed, as is being done in other states where recreational cannabis is now legal.
By: DarlaY
04/20/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Gary R. Schoonmaker
Where is freedom going? The threat to freedom in the United States is serious, but here in New York State the situation is dire. What has happened to the desire for freedom here? Are we really so willing to submit to the tyranny of the Democrat legislature and governor—to be taken care of by the nanny state—that we will leave our freedom in the rear-view mirror?
By: DarlaY
04/19/2023 2:56 pm
Letter from Nicole Miskell
On Monday April 17, 2023, I was sent a screenshot of a letter that Schenevus Central School sent home with a child. The letter states that there is a special event on Friday April 21, 2023. The school parking lot will be closing at noon that day, the letter says. The event will begin between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The event may run later than the 2:45 dismissal time; they anticipate no later than a 3:30 dismissal if needed. There will be a reminder call for this fantastic event Thursday night. A call will be made Friday once the event begins, to inform parents of the dismissal time.
By: DarlaY
04/13/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Nicholas Cunningham, MD, Dr PH
This is about safety—making 103 Main Street, Cooperstown a far safer place from which to do business; it’s not about any kind of law suit.
The need for greater safety in your building was acutely brought home to me on Monday, March 13 when, having concluded my business at KeyBank, and as I left the building, I fell down. Whilst I am 94, I’m a licensed driver in good health and used to walking up to a mile or two a day. I’ve been banking at KeyBank most of my life and always go in and out the front door. What I failed to notice on this occasion was that after descending the few steps that lead to the exit doors, there is an additional (about 6-inch-high) step to reach the sidewalk. This step is the same color as the sidewalk. The hand rails are set back on each side of the steps and relatively unobtrusive.
By: DarlaY
04/13/2023 12:04 pm
Letter from Jane Kreischer
I have written once before to plead for the continuation of our lifeline in this community. Today, I would like to illustrate this great need using a very personal story I have not told before.
I joined FoxCare Fitness in 2013, like many others, seeking health and wellness. I found the perfect place to start, as it was always designed to accommodate any fitness level, any age, and any need was met by kind and caring professionals. How comfortable have we all felt there; this quiet, clean, safe environment with support of staff and so many options?
By: DarlaY
04/12/2023 5:25 pm
Letter from Chip Northrup
The Notre Dame Cooperstown Land Use Plan identified affordable housing as a need for the village. One of the sites they recommended were the vacant fields on Brooklyn Avenue leading to the Clark Sports Center. The study did not recommend clear-cutting the forest on Irish Hill for apartments, nor did it recommend demolishing an historic building in Fly Creek for apartments, as previously proposed by the owner of the Irish Hill property and the Brooklyn Avenue land. For that matter, it didn’t recommend block-busting an historic single-family home block for an apartment. What it did recommend and what village officials should encourage is to develop affordable housing and apartments in under-developed areas. Fortunately, the village has recently annexed the industrial land along Linden Avenue that is now used as a storage yard by the county. Those facilities can be relocated outside of the village, and the land zoned for multi-family housing. No more block-busting or clear-cutting necessary. And Brooklyn Avenue can remain a scenic meadow. A win-win-win, as if a triple play.
Chip Northrup
Cooperstown
