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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at the Clarion of Oneonta Special Holiday Rate! Only $79.95! Expecting friends and family during the holiday season? Let them be our guests! They can relax in comfort while enjoying our indoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and Jacuzzi. Best of all, we’ll tidy up after your loved ones, allowing you to spend more quality time together! Rates available Nov. 23-30 and Dec. 21-30, 2008. Includes free hot breakfast! *Reservations must be made in advance. *Based on availability *Based upon double occupancy *No other discounts apply *Per night rate *Extra persons in room $10 each
Clarion Hotel Oneonta Call (607) 432-7500 55 Market St., Oneonta, NY 13820 Norwich's Northeast Classic Car Museum to Expand The Northeast Classic Car Museum (NECCM), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, announced its plans to grow by nearly 50% by Spring 2009. Expansion was made possible when, approximately two years ago, the Museum acquired a facility of nearly 30,000 square feet that adjoins the existing Museum. According to Sewain Conklin, President of the Board of Trustees, "The Museum has put a new roof on the facility and has made some improvements to common areas since acquiring the property." Over the past year, Museum Trustees evaluated Museum expansion and have recently concluded that expansion was feasible and would further elevate NECCM as a significant automotive museum and tourist attraction.
This is the second major expansion in the Museum's 11 years of existence. The Museum will conduct a Capital and Endowment Campaign effort to fund the expansion/renovation and provide for the Museum's future. More than half of the $1.1 million has been committed by Mr. George Staley and by a donation from NBT Bank. Martin A. Dietrich, CEO of NBT Bank, stated that “The Northeast Classic Car Museum is one of the area's great success stories and NBT is pleased to be an early contributor as the Museum takes another step forward in its phenomenal growth.”
Currently, renovations are underway at the facility. The building being renovated is at least 70 years old. It once housed Bennett-Ireland, a manufacturer of fire place equipment. The Museum plans to take advantage of the building's clerestory windows and elevated center space to complement exhibits. No decisions have been made about exhibits that will occupy the space but the Exhibit Committee will begin to evaluate possibilities in the near future.
At the conclusion of the project, the building will be completely renovated to include new exterior wall covering to be consistent with the rest of the Museum's buildings, new windows, insulation, electrical, and HVAC.
Currently the Museum has on exhibit approximately 120 automobiles and is open 9a.m.-5p.m. daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
COOPERSTOWN LIONS CLUB TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES
The Annual Christmas tree sale of the Lions Club of Cooperstown gets underway to support their community outreach and civic projects according to Patrick Franck, Chair of the fund raiser. The locally grown balsam firs of varying sizes, go on sale Saturday, November 29 at 11am to 5pm in the Chestnut Street parking lot adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce Office. Regular hours thereafter are Monday through Friday 5-7pm and Saturday & Sunday 9am to 5pm until all trees are sold.
Balsams are ideal Christmas trees and known for their dark green appearance, long-lasting fragrant needles, and attractive form. All proceeds from this sale remain in the Cooperstown area to benefit a variety of health and human service needs. The Cooperstown Lions club has been contributing to positive community action for 58 years. Wreath Festival at the CAA Need a wreath for the holidays? Join the Cooperstown Art Association for the Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival held on Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Adorn-a-Door will feature over 100 wreaths available for silent auction that have been decorated by area artists, craftspeople and businesses. The silent auction process is easy. After receiving a bidding number, you place bids on as many wreaths as you like, out bidding the people before you. Then, as the day progresses, stop by again later to increase your bid before the bidding stops at 4:30 p.m! This festive holiday event is open to the public and includes seasonal treats and local musical talent throughout the day. Don’t miss out on this year‘s exciting raffle item! The winner will receive a multi-course dinner for 8 paired with wine courtesy of Matthew Grady of Stagecoach Coffee! This luxurious evening will be raffled off on the day of the Adorn-a-Door Festival and tickets are currently available at the CAA for $10 each. Bring your whole family to this fun-filled day, place a bid on your favorite wreath, browse our Holiday Member Show & Sale, try your luck at the raffle and enjoy a day of music and seasonal goodies at the Cooperstown Art Association Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival! All proceeds from Adorn-a-Door help to support the Cooperstown Art Association and their scholarship fund for area high school seniors. The Adorn-a-Door Wreath Festival corporate sponsors for 2008 are Astrocom Electronics, Gary Enck’s Car Store and Woodside Hall LLC. Adorn-a-Door will be held at the Cooperstown Art Association, in our upstairs ballroom gallery, located at 22 Main Street in the Village Library Building diagonally across the street from the National Baseball Hall of Fame. For questions or information please call 607-547-9777. Visit us on the web at www.cooperstownart.com. THANKSGIVING AT PORTABELLO’S Serving From 1-6 p.m.
Soup Acorn Squash with mesquite smoked shrimp and chopped apples
Appetizers (choice of one) Brie baked in a puffed pastry served with a raspberry glaze Duck Breast pan seared and served with a blackberry reduction and a parsnip/carrot slaw tossed with raspberry vinaigrette
Entrees (choice of one) Traditional Turkey roasted and stuffed with apples, oranges, and pears Pork Loin stuffed with cranberries, apples, and ginger snaps Roasted Rib Eye served with a black truffle sauce TrimmingsCranberry SauceCreamed Pearl Onions Sweet Potatoes mashed with bourbon, sour cream, and chives Garlic Mashed Potatoes With Celery Root and Smoked Gouda Fresh Herb Stuffing with exotic mushrooms and sweet Italian sausage Fresh Green Beans and Kale served with crimini mushrooms and topped with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese Cornbread Dessert (choice of one)Apple Turnover Pumpkin Cheesecake Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Coffee/tea
$34.95 + tax and gratuity Children under 12 half price for half sized portions Call 607-547-5145 For Reservations FAMILY THANKSGIVING TO GOPRE-ORDER ONLY BY NOVEMBER 24, 2008 Whole Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, & Pumpkin Chiffon Pie or Apple Turnovers for Dessert Prices Range From $75-125 Popular Wassailing Weekends continue at the Fly Creek Cider Mill
Steeped in tradition and legend, wassail dates from the 1300’s when sharing a pot of holiday wassail was a community event. The word evolved from the Old English “waes hael” meaning good health. It was the custom to drink and shout again “Waes Hael!” before passing the bowl on to the next eager participant. Wassailing became a tradition as carolers carried bowls of hot wassail for good health, refilling them from neighbor’s own simmering pots of wassail.
It is this celebration of friends and holiday spirit that prompts the Fly Creek Cider Mill to feature wassail and its preparation. “Wassail is a great use of our award-winning cider for experiencing the traditions of the past during the hectic holiday season,” states Mill co-owner Brenda Michaels. Mill visitors learn how to prepare wassail several different ways with a variety of different pre-mixed spice blends. Available too, are wassail gift mixes, a good way to spread holiday cheer with friends and family.
Cider will be available every day from 9:00 – 6:00 until the Mill closes for the season December 21st. The Mill will re-open for its 153rd season on April 3rd, 2008.
For a complete list of holiday events and money-saving coupons visit the Mill’s website at www.flycreekcidermill.com.
Our favorite Holiday Wassail recipe:
Holiday Wassail/Hot Mulled Fly Creek Cider
1/2 cup brown sugar dash or two of nutmeg 1 tsp. Whole Cloves* 3 inch cinnamon stick* 1 tsp. Whole Allspice* 1/2 Gallon FLY CREEK CIDER
Combine Fly Creek Cider Mill CIDER and all ingredients in a large saucepan or crock pot. Slowly bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove spices. Drop orange and apple slices on top. Simple, easy and delicious! Serves 8 people.
*available as a pre-prepared mix in bulk or teabag form from the Mill or its on-line store at www.flycreekcidermill.com.
For a complete history of Wassail follow this link to Colonial Williamsburg…
http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/holiday06/wassail.cfm
Gift Basketing Workshop at Fly Creek Cider Mill, December 6 & 7
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will hold its fifth annual Gift Basketing Workshop Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 until 2:00. Mill Gift Basket experts will be on hand to provide their skills in creating a memorable gift. Workshop participants–Basketeers--are encouraged to bring their own basket or box to the Mill and then select items from the Mill’s wide array of Pride of New York specialty foods. Basketeers may also bring along items from other local sources so as to personalize a regional basket that will remind someone of home. “We invite visitors to be creative in their basket ideas. Regional products from our local breweries or a special item from one of our museum shops plus some flavorful Fly Creek Cider Mill products will produce a gift that says a lot about all the flavors of the Cooperstown area,” says Bill Michaels, co-owner of the Mill.
During the workshop Basketeers can sample hot holiday wassail plus learn how to make it at home with delicious Fly Creek Cider Mill Cider. Wassailing Weekends continue through December 14th when the Mill closes for the season. The workshop cost is limited to only the items purchased and registration is not required.
If you can not attend, don´t despair, you may create a custom basket on the Mill´s On-Line store. Simply click here and shop on-line! After filling your cart with your basket items, click the "create-your-own basket" option from the Gift Baskets category and the Mill´s gift basket experts will create a basket to remember. WHAT’S NEW AT THE COOPERSTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market is having their 2nd annual Raffle. Vendor, Molly Holtje of “Surprise in Store”, has generously donated a beautiful 10 piece wardrobe suitable for all American Girl or 18” dolls. Some lucky little girl will be able to pick out a 10 piece wardrobe of her choice. Items included in the wardrobe are: a fleece jacket (blanket stitched around the edges), a dress or jumper with blouse, flannel pajamas, a ballet outfit, skirt, top, pants, shoes, hat, and a long party dress. All items are made by Molly and the total value is $100. Tickets will be on sale at the market Saturday 11/29 and Saturday 12/6 between the hours of 9 am and 1pm. The drawing will take place on 12/6, just before our closing at 2pm. The tickets will sell for $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. All proceeds to benefit the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. You need not be present to win. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays through 12/20 from 9am-2pm. The Cooperstown Farmers’ Market is proudly sponsored by Otsego 2000.
THANKSGIVING AT THE FARMERS' MUSEUM Craft for a Cause at K and B Craft Supplies Are you looking for a place to wrap gifts? Do you want to help the community? How about doing both at once! Stop into K and B Craft Supplies at 6 Center Street Milford any Thursday during the month of December between 5pm and 8pm or the weekend before Christmas to wrap your gifts. Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost - just a donation that will be given to Milford Fire Department and Emergency Squad. Donations accepted at the store. Bring your own supplies. Tape, tags, ribbon, scissors, and gift bags will be available for a reasonable fee. Sponsored by K and B Craft Supplies. Black Friday Specials 6am to 7pm Karen Foster 50% Off All Karen Foster Products Includes all stickers, Rub-ons (including Calendar Rub-ons), Brads, License Plate, Metal Signs, Pinch Tabs, Wood signs Excludes Paper
Scrapbook Paper 12x12 Only 50 cents a sheet Regularly 70, 65 or 60 cents Over 300 different papers Includes Karen Foster
Specialty Paper $1.00 Regularly $1.25 Includes Diamond Dust, Foil. Double-sided Mulberry, and Shimmer 12x12 papers
Yarn Pom-Pom $2.99 Regularly $4.99 Moda-Dea Bow Ties $3.99 Regularly $7.99 Moda-Dea Espree $3.99 Regularly $5.95
Wreath Dry Flowers Kit $1.99 Regularly $4.99
Wreaths - Wire, Styrofoam, Green Needle, and Grapevine All 25% off Star, Arch, and Circular
See-D’s Rubber Stamp sets 21 to 68 rubber stamps per set $7.99 Regularly $9.99 Seven Different Sets
Reader’s Digest Books and Kits 30% off already low prices Ex: Drawing Kit - RD price $30 - K&B’s price $12.99 - Black Friday Price Only $9.09
Hallmark 65% off lowest price Includes Cake Charms, Baby Bibles, Pet Frames, Sports Frames, Family Frames, Hallmark Albums, & Hallmark photo sheets protectors in many shapes and formats
Tote Craft Caddy with pockets $3.99 Regularly $4.99 Ideals for crafts, toys, travel kits, etc. Many colors available Style 1612
All tote Organizers over $59 Take $10 off Chose from sewing, knitting, scrap booking, and Lisa Bearnson Craft & Hobby Cart
Botanical Potpourri $4.99 Regularly $6.99
Art Canvas All Sizes 25% off suggested manufacturer price Several styles and sizes available
Rubberstamps All Kaisers brand 25% off Large variety on hand
Polymer Clay $1.99 per block Values up to $3.39 Over 25 colors to choose from Includes Sculpey III & Premo
Glitter Glue Santa Pens (makes great stocking stuffers) $0.99 Regularly $1.49
Santa Claus suit and Mrs. Claus Dress for 13“ dolls $4.95 Regularly $5.98
Red Hat Scarves $2.99 Regularly $3.99
All bulk packaged beads 30% off already low prices
Uptown Chic Suite Chest 7 pc organizer Ideal for many uses Three beautiful colors $19.95 Regularly $22.99
Aunt Martha’s Ball point Paints $1.99 includes glitter and metallic 25 colors Values up to $3.25
All Candy and Soap molds 15% off Large selection available
All cross stitch kits - Printed, Counted and Stamped versions 25% off regular price (3 Tow Maters from Cars available) Don’t forget we offer Gift Certificates! Sponsored by K and B Craft Supplies 6 Center Street Milford 607-286-7924
PTO HOLIDAY BREAKFAST AND MORE The Cooperstown Parent Teacher Organization will host its annual Holiday Breakfast and More on Saturday, December 13, from 8 am – noon. Cooperstown area merchants are invited to participate in this popular community event.
Call for Merchants! Building on the success of last year, the PTO will again offer the PTO Marketplace, featuring a variety of gift and holiday items. This is a great time to get your merchandise in front of gift-buying parents, grandparents and other community members. The cost to participate is $20, $10 extra if you’d like the PTO to provide a table.
You can also support the PTO by donating a gift item or gift certificate for the Silent Auction, again, another great opportunity to get your products in front of families.
All proceeds from the Holiday Breakfast and More go to the Cooperstown Parent Teacher Organization, which supports programs and initiatives to benefit the students of Cooperstown’s elementary, middle and high schools.
To participate, or for more information, please contact Alicia Chase, 293-8463, cooperstownproud@netzero.com. Thank you.
The Brookwood School's 11th Annual Holiday Evening & Benefit Auction is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m., with a preview of auction items from 6:00-6:30 p.m. This annual event will be held in the multi-purpose room at The Brookwood School, 687 County Hwy 59, Toddsville! A Beginning Farmer Workshop Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 9:30 A.M. Check-In & Light Breakfast 10A.M– 12 P.M. Workshop Thinking of Farming? If a small farm enterprise is in your future, this workshop is for you. You will learn about resources needed for farming and the legalities and logistics that apply to various types of operations. Whether you are interested in livestock, agroforestry, cut flowers or small scale food processing, this workshop focuses generally on business planning, production, marketing and regulations. All participants will receive a copy of "Guide to Farming in NYS" which reinforces information that will be presented. Pre-registration is required. Class Instruction is provided by Monika Roth, Agriculture Development & Marketing Specialist, with the South Central NY Area Agriculture Team. Ms. Roth is the lead author of the Guide to Farming and has taught many workshops for beginning farmers. Cost of Participation: $15.00 per person, or $25 per couple Location: CCE Office at 123 Lake Street in Cooperstown. For more information, or to register, please contact Sara Ackerman, Community Educator, at 607-547-2536, ext. 226 or sca22@cornell.edu
Extension Offering EmPower "Save Energy" Classes As part of the EmPower New York Program with funding from NYSERDA, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Otsego County will present a "Save Energy, Save Money" workshop offering participants ways to reduce energy bills through no-cost/low cost energy actions. Energy kits and educational materials will be provided for those attending. Participants may choose from either of the following 2 hour workshops:
Wed. Dec. 10th, 6:00 P.M. Newman Hall, 77 Spruce St. Oneonta OR Thurs. Dec. 11th, 9:30 A.M. First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St, Oneonta. Hosted by Family Services Association.
Space is limited. Pre-Registration is necessary by calling CCE at 607-547-2536.
Lions Club Community Calendar November 29, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 11am-5pm Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
November 30, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 9am-5pm Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 1-5, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 5-7pm, Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 6-7, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 9am-5pm Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 8-12, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 5-7pm, Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 13-14, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 9am-5pm Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 15-19, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 5-7pm, Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
December 20-21, Cooperstown Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales, 9am-5pm Chestnut Street Parking Lot (next to Chamber of Commerce Building), Cooperstown
Upcoming calendar of events at The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Friday Luncheon Buffet Fast and delicious! Served 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in The Hawkeye Grill. $12.95 per person, plus tax & service charge. Regular Menu is also available.Big Little Holiday Party Friday, December 5th Join your friends and business associates and share the best holiday party in Otsego County. A great way for your business to entertain employees and clients! 6:00-7:00 Open Bar & Hors d’oeuvres ~ 7:00 - 9:00 pm Buffet Dinner in the Dining Room 9:00 - 12:00 A Jolly DJ for Dancing ~ $49 per person, plus tax & service charge Santa’s Ho-Ho Holiday Breakfast BuffetSaturday, December 6thBring the entire family and enjoy our delicious Holiday Breakfast Buffet while the kids let Santa know what’s on their list. 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Adults $15.00, plus tax & service charge Children (8 & under) $7.50, plus tax and service charge. New Year’s EveRing in the New Year right! Dinner in The Hawkeye Grill beginning at 5:30 p.m.Dancing in The Templeton Lounge from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with DJ Jim Burton.Reservations Required!New Year’s Day BreakfastSpecial Holiday Breakfast served in the Main Dining Room from 8:00 to 11:00 am$20.00 per person, plus tax & service charge.
Leonhardt Jazz Group presents Holiday Music at Pathfinder Village
The Dave Leonhardt Jazz Group will present a concert of holiday favorites at Pathfinder Village on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m., part of a special presentation sponsored by the Cooperstown Concert Series. The performance is free of charge and the public is cordially invited.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some holiday favorites rendered by one of the country’s top improvisational jazz ensembles, all in the cozy atmosphere of the Chapel at Pathfinder Village,” said Paula Schaeffer, director of the Village’s Recreation and Music Programs. “We are grateful to the Cooperstown Concert Series for bringing The Dave Leonhardt Jazz Group to the Village, and encourage members of our local communities to come and enjoy.”
The David Leonhardt Jazz Group hails from Pennsylvania, and plays a blend of mainstream and modern jazz that relies heavily on creative improvisation. According to group founder Leonhardt, “When the holiday season rolls around I am always happy to play these melodies from my childhood. Improvisations based on such familiar songs open up a world of possibilities for us.”
Savor New York introduces NEW Web site, as well as fabulous products in time for the holidays! Look at what SNY has added just in time for the holidays! We are especially proud of our first ever holiday ornament and matching cards. For 2008, our charming milkmaid honors the treasured tradition of New York family dairies. Our limited edition ornament is laser engraved on New York cherry wood by New York master craftsman, Ray Goodlander.
Two versatile and delicious mixes - Spice Cake and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin - join our Buttermilk Pancake Mix. The trio is available in a boxed set for easy gift-giving. And, don’t miss our “Northern Comfort” 100% pure NY maple syrup!
Also, be sure to browse our expanded line of always popular chocolates, handmade in the Catskills.
Not sure what to give? Take a look at Savor New York Gift Collections. You’ll find lots of new products (see a sampling below,) gleaned from our gratifying explorations of the Empire State.
Wander our pages and discover what we’ve discovered in New York State- remarkable products, made with care and pride by dedicated New Yorkers.
Give New York for the holidays and feel good about what you buy! 6 Westridge Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-1870, www.savor-ny.com
Wreath-Making Workshop at Glimmerglass State Park Learn how to make a Natural Wreath with pine boughs and pine cones. $15 donation (materials included). Registration and payment required prior to class. Call (607) 547-8662 or e-mail friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com. Space is limited! Sponsored by: Friends of Glimmerglass State Park.
FRIENDS OF GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK HOST KIDS DAY Need time for last minute shopping? Are you working and your kids are out of school and you need a break from childcare? The Friends of Glimmerglass State Park in cooperation with Safe Kids of Otsego County will host a special kids morning of fun on Monday, December 22 and December 29 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Glimmerglass State Park. The morning will start with a light breakfast snack followed by learning and fun centered around making indoor and outdoor holiday decorations using pinecones and other kid friendly supplies. All participants will get to take home the results of their creative talents for the entire family to enjoy.
The event will be conducted by Friends of Glimmerglass State Park Board members including Karen Sheckells, Rich McCaffery and Linda Sheckells. All kids between the ages of 6-12 are invited. The fee is $5.00 and reservations by December 15 are a must. Please call 547-8662 or e-mail friendsofglimmerglass@gmail.com.
B. Sharp Gallery Grand Opening Reception will be held on November 22nd from 4-8pm at 736 St Hwy 28 Oneonta, New York. Featuring work by Richard Walker – Photographer “Rural Icons”. Jerald Cajko – Painter "Simone Ellis," writer, art critic for art in America; "Cajko's work is sheer exuberance in paint, a visual treat." Publications: New York Times, Architectural Digest, Beverly Hills Courier etc. Michael Gordon - Print Maker Award winning printmaker and artist has not only shown his own work in major art markets like New York, London, Paris, but has also printed for many internationally known artists. Fred J. Feiler – Painter Hallmark Honor Prize Nominee * Parsons School of Design- Fine Arts* New York State Gallery for the Committee on Visual Arts, NYC* The Ward Gallery, Rochester, NY * Upper Catskill Community Council of Arts. B. Sharp – Sculptor His work has appeared in many magazines, publications: Cover, Catskill Mountain Region Guide June issue; “Through the Artist Eye”. Sponsors include Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown Cookie Company and The Village Printer with a special thanks to Monica Anderson.
B. Sharp Gallery Showings November 22nd thru December 20th 2008. Featuring work by Richard Walker – Photographer “Rural Icons”. Jerald Cajko – Painter "Simone Ellis," writer, art critic for art in America; "Cajko's work is sheer exuberance in paint, a visual treat." Publications: New York Times, Architectural Digest, Beverly Hills Courier etc. Michael Gordon - Print Maker Award winning printmaker and artist has not only shown his own work in major art markets like New York, London, Paris, but has also printed for many internationally known artists. Fred J. Feiler – Painter Hallmark Honor Prize Nominee * Parsons School of Design- Fine Arts* New York State Gallery for the Committee on Visual Arts, NYC* The Ward Gallery, Rochester, NY * Upper Catskill Community Council of Arts. B. Sharp – Sculptor His work has appeared in many magazines, publications: Cover, Catskill Mountain Region Guide June issue; “Through the Artist Eye”. Gallery Hours: Friday 4pm to 8pm, Saturday - Sunday 8am to 8pm, Monday thru Thursday by Appointment only. Telephone & Fax 607-432-2322, Map/Contact: http://www.bsharpstudio.net 736 St Hwy 28 Oneonta, New York 13820. SAFE KIDS OF OTSEGO COUNTY OFFERS TOY SAFETY REMINDERS RECALLS MAKE TOY SHOPPING MORE STRESSFUL; Most Deaths Caused by Choking With more than 65 percent of the toys bought in the United States between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas, parents and caregivers are heading into the country’s busiest toy-buying season. Rich McCaffery, a Community Educator with Bassett Healthcare Safe Kids Program, offers the following to alert parents and other prurchasing toys for kids. But with millions of toys being recalled because of dangerous lead paint and magnets, toy shoppers need to remember that that number is a small fraction of the overall number of toys -- approximately 3 billion -- sold in the United States every year. "Shoppers need to be even more informed than usual to make sure they buy safe, age-appropriate toys, said Rich McCaffery. "Even though most toys in the U.S. today are considered to be safe, it doesn’t mean we should throw caution to the wind." Email alerts keep shoppers up-to-date on recalls Each year, approximately 217,000 toy-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms nationwide. But on average, only 15 children under the age of 14, dies from a toy-related injury. To stay informed, McCaffery recommends that parents sign up for emails that will keep them up-to-date on recalls. "It’s too difficult to get your information piecemeal from TV or the newspaper," said McCaffery "so if you get the emails sent to you each time a recall happens, you’ll be up-to-the-minute and won’t have to worry." To sign up for recall emails, go to www.cpsc.gov and click on Sign up for Email Announcements. Parents and caregivers shouldn’t hesitate to report defects or design features that seem dangerous. "If your child has a close call, the next child might not be so lucky," says McCaffery. "Report safety concerns about toys to the Consumer Product Safety Commission at 800-638-2772 or www.cpsc.gov. Your experience could be part of a pattern that might lead to a recall." McCaffery also reminds parents that most toys are safe, especially if you buy from a reputable retailer. "That doesn’t mean you have to go to a ‘big box’ store, but if you shop a locally-owned toy store, make sure that the owner is aware and vigilant about getting recalled items off the shelves. And avoid used toys, which could have been recalled and not removed from circulation." "If you buy toys secondhand or get hand-me-downs, visit www.cpsc.gov to make sure the toy hasn’t been recalled for safety reasons," says McCaffery. "If a new toy comes with a product registration card, mail it in right away so the manufacturer can contact you if the item is ever recalled." Safe Kids of Otsego County also recommends these precautions to make sure to buy age-appropriate toys. All toys are clearly marked if they have small parts; do not buy toys with small parts (or allow a child under age 3 to play with those kinds of toys belonging to an older sibling); identify dangerous small parts. To be sure of a toy’s size, use a small parts tester. Do not let small children play with anything that can fit into one of these cylinders; inspect toys to make sure they are in good repair. Do not let young children play with toys that have straps, cords or strings longer than 7 inches, due to the risk of strangulation; actively supervise children. Caregivers should actively supervise children playing with any toy that has small parts, moving parts, electrical or battery power, cords, wheels or any other potentially risky component. Simply being in the same room as your child is not necessarily supervising. Active supervision means keeping the child in sight and in reach and paying undivided attention; practice proper storage. Teach children to put toys away after playing, to help prevent falls and unsupervised play, and make sure toys intended for younger children are stored separately from those for older children. Toy chests should be equipped or retrofitted with safety hinges that prevent the lid from closing on a child who is leaning over the open chest; if a chest does not have safety hinges, remove the lid. For more information about toy safety, protective equipment and choking, call Rich McCaffery at 547-5256 or e-mail richcooperstown@stny.rr.com for a copy of the Safe Kidfs brochure Toy and Game Safety. You may also or visit www.usa.safekids.org. Safe Kids of Otsego County works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children 14 and under and is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury. Safe Kids is a program of Bassett Healthcare.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce and Wilber National Bank presents the Annual Local “State of the State” Luncheon Legislators invited: Assembly Member Marc Butler, Assembly Member Peter Lopez, Assembly Member Bill Magee, and Senator James Seward When: Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11:45 am Where: Holiday Inn Oneonta - Cooperstown Area 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY Cost: $15 for Chamber Members and $25 for Non-Members RSVP: Call The Otsego County Chamber at (607) 432-4500; Fax form to (607) 432-4506; or e-mail pam@otsegocountychamber.com Reservations must be made by Monday, December 29, 2008 No refunds for cancelations after December 29, 2008 Mail Payment to: The Otsego County Chamber 189 Main Street, Suite 201 Oneonta, NY 13820
Starting November 7th, Winter Dinner Special at "The Pit" at the Tunnicliff Inn Returns!
The Cooperstown Concert Series continues with a show each month from November through March. Featured performances this season are:
Eileen Jewel, , Saturday, Nov.1st-Grandstand Theater, Baseball Hall of Fame
David Leonhardt Jazz Group, Friday, Dec. 5th-Otesaga Resort Hotel
Bruce Katz Band, Saturday, Jan.10th-Otesaga Resort Hotel
The Heavenly Echoes, Saturday, Feb. 7th –Otesaga Resort Hotel
Gamelan Galak Tika, Saturday, March 7th, Cooperstown High School
Season tickets for all seven performances in the 2008/2009 Cooperstown Concert Series are now available for $80 each adult ticket. Senior citizens 62 and older can purchase season tickets for just $50 per seat, while full-time student (13 years and up) season tickets are just $25. Family season tickets, granting admission for parents and children 18 and under, are available at $160 for the year. Students 12 and under will be free when accompanied by an adult.
Individual ticket prices for each show are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. season and individual tickets can be purchased in Cooperstown at Ellsworth & Still and The Sage Center, as well as the Fly Creek General Store. Tickets for all shows are available at the door for each concert and by phone by calling 607-547-1812.
More information on the 2008-09 Cooperstown Concert Series and each performance is available at www.cooperstownconcertseries.org.
November 2008 Templeton Lounge Weekend Entertainment
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