Letter from Gary R. Schoonmaker Multiple Energy Sources Needed Which is more stable: a one-legged stool or one with three or more legs? The Climate Action Council is moving quickly to implement a program to terminate the use of any energy in the State of New York other than electricity. That would leave us with an energy stool sitting on one leg. Have you ever tried to sit on a one-legged stool? Right now, we have a stool with multiple…
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Letters To The Editor - Page 63
Letter from Liz Callahan Land Trust Efforts To Be Applauded 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…
Letter from Heather L. Morse CROP Celebrates After-school Staff 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…
Letter from Perry Ferrara Safety of Visitors, Employees Important 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…
Letter from Ryan Geraghty There’s Always Room for More Music 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…
Letter from Lori Solensten Kudos to OLT for Crumhorn Effort 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…
Letter from Maureen Dill Cannabis Sales Tax Revenues Needed 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…
Letter from Gary R. Schoonmaker State’s Climate Plan Crosses a Line 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?…
Letter from Nicole Miskell Mysterious Letter Has Taxpayer Wondering 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…
Letter from Nicholas Cunningham, MD, Dr PH An Open Letter to KeyBank Landlord 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…
