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Consolidated Funding Application Workshops Announced
As you may know, a part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s transformative plan to improve the state’s economic development model includes the introduction of a NYS Consolidated Funding Application. The CFA was created to streamline and expedite the state-assistance application process. The CFA marks a fundamental shift in the way state resources are allocated, ensuring less bureaucracy and greater efficiency to fulfill local economic development needs.
Using the CFA as the single point of entry for access to $1 billion in economic development funding, applicants will no longer have to slowly navigate multiple agencies and sources without any mechanism for coordination. Now, economic development projects will use the CFA as a support mechanism to access multiple state funding sources through one application, making the process quicker, easier and more productive.
The nine state agencies and authorities whose funding will be made available through the CFA process are Empire State Development; NYS Canal Corporation; Energy Research and Development Authority; Environmental Facilities Corporation; Homes and Community Renewal; Department of Labor; Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of State; and Department of Transportation. Applicants must submit their CFAs by October 31, 2011.
In addition, the New York Power Authority and Economic Development Power Allocation Board (EDPAB) will be using the CFA to implement “Recharge New York,” a new, low-cost power program for New York businesses and not-for-profits. CFAs for Recharge will be due November 30, 2011.
Application materials and a guidebook are available online at http://nyworks.ny.gov. Once the CFA is submitted by the applicant, it goes to the local Regional Economic Development Council to be reviewed and ranked as part of its strategic planning process.
To help potential applicants better understand the CFA process, a series of Workshops have been scheduled statewide, including Mohawk Valley sessions in Utica on the evening of Oct. 5, and in Cobleskill on the afternoon of Oct. 6. The workshops will include an overview of the application process, as well as breakout sessions covering the areas of Business Assistance, Community Development, and Energy and the Environment.
CFA Workshop Flyer_Mohawk Valley_Utica_20110929.pdf
CFA Workshop Flyer_Mohawk Valley_Cobleskill_20110929.pdf
MOHAWK VALLEY Detail Utica State Office Building 2011_10_05 (3).docx
The Farmers¹ Museum Presents An Evening of Native American Story Telling
The Farmers’ Museum Presents An Evening of Native American Story Telling
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (09/29/2011) — Join us at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. for an evening of Native American Story Telling with Perry Ground. This special event will take place Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the The Farmers’ Museum’s Crossroads Café next to Bump Tavern in The Museum’s historic village. Admission is free. For further information, please contact Maria Vann at m.vann.
Perry Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been telling stories for over 15 years and educating about the culture, beliefs, and history of the Haudenosaunee. Ground continues to share oral traditions from the elders of various Native American communities.
2011 Henry Allen Moe Prize Awarded By The New York State Historical Association
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (09.29.2011) — The New York State Historical Association is proud to announce that the exhibition catalogue Dutch New York Between East and West: The World of Margrieta van Varick, edited by Deborah L. Krohn andPeter N. Miller with Marybeth De Filippis, has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Henry Allen Moe Prize for Catalogs of Distinction in the Arts. The catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same title held at the Bard Graduate Center fromSeptember 2009 through January 2010.
The Henry Allen Moe Prize is made possible by an endowment from Mrs. Henry Allen Moe in memory of her husband. Income from the endowment is used to foster and recognize scholarship in art history and decorative arts studies in the form of published catalogues of exhibitions and collections. Catalogues must feature collections from or exhibited in New York State.
The catalogue Dutch New York Between East and West, published by Yale University Press in conjunction with the New-York Historical Society and Bard Graduate Center,exemplifies the spirit of the Moe Prize. It greatly enriches understanding of life in Dutch New York in the seventeenth century through essays and catalogue entries on a wide variety of global objects. The inspiration for the book and exhibition—a 1695 inventory of a well-to-do Dutch resident of Brooklyn, Margrieta van Varick—provides a starting point for exploration, but the catalogue, which includes essays by ten authors, puts the life of this individual in the larger context of Dutch colonization through the careful reading of objects. Transcriptions of original documents, including the inventory, and numerous color photographs add to the significance of the volume.
This year’s Moe Prize committee was composed of Dr. Robin Campbell of Excelsior College, Dennis Carr of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Dr. Cynthia Falk of the Cooperstown Graduate Program. Catalogues to be considered for the 2012 Moe Prize should be sent to The Henry Allen Moe Prize Committee, Attn: Cynthia G. Falk, New York State Historical Association, P.O. Box 800, 5798 State Hwy. 80, Cooperstown, N.Y., 13326. Four copies must be received by the February 15, 2012 deadline.
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This Thanksgiving, let Cooperstown’s Otesaga Hotel do the cooking!
This Thanksgiving, let The Otesaga do the cooking!
Bring the entire family to The Otesaga’s bountiful Thanksgiving Day Buffet from
11:30AM to 3:00PM. Dine on healthful salads, a variety of heavenly holiday
entrees, an assortment of fresh, cooked vegetables, as well as an array of
decadent desserts. Casual attire is welcome. Only $39.95 per person.
On Thanksgiving evening, from 6:00PM-8:30PM, The Hotel’s Main Dining Room dinner menu will include a traditional 4-course Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings as well as all the delicious steak, seafood and pork entrees, savory sides, and delectable desserts. Only $55.00 per person. Jackets are required for gentlemen.
Enjoy live music while you dine all day long. Children, 8-years old & under, are half price for both meala. Space is limited so make your reservations now. For more information or to make reservations, call Lori Patryn at (800) 348-6222 or (607) 544-2519.
Celebrate A Casual Thanksgiving at the Hawkeye Bar & Grill
The Hawkeye’s savory regular menu is available all Thanksgiving Day from
11:30AM-9:30PM. Families are welcome. Casual attire is expected. For
reservations, please call (607) 544-2524 or (800) 348-6222.
Infant Fair at Brookwood School This Weekend!
See attached pdf flyer for full details!
Big Squeeze this weekend! New Facebook contest!
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Film, Theatre, Literature… The Smithy Covers All the Bases This Week!
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Combined Efforts Ensure Continued Success of Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection
Combined Efforts Ensure Continued Success of Household Hazardous Waste Day Collection
By Martha Clarvoe, Special Projects Manager
Otsego County Conservation Association
The Household Hazardous Waste Day collection on Saturday, September 17 marked the 14th anniversary of this very successful annual event. Household Hazardous Waste Day is run by the Otsego County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling under the supervision of Planning Department Director Terry Bliss, with assistance from his wonderful staff: Karen Sullivan, senior planner; Psalm Wyckoff, planner; Meghan Lottridge, secretary; and Jody Taylor, director of weights and measures.
As always, everything went off without a hitch. The process of checking in, proceeding through the line, dropping off automobile batteries, spent propane tanks, pharmaceuticals for disposal, chemicals, compact and long outdated fluorescent tubes, and hundreds of gallons of latex paint for recycling took approximately five minutes per vehicle and driver. (Please note: Electronic items are now accepted at both MOSA transfer stations at no charge.)
According to the early totals, 1,045 gallons of latex paint were collected for reuse. This paint will now be reprocessed by Golden Artist Colors, Inc. and given away in the near future through the Otsego County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling. Also collected were 990 gallons of flammable liquids, 935 gallons of pesticide liquids, 220 gallons of corrosive base liquids, 330 gallons of antifreeze, and four pallets of compact fluorescent and fluorescent bulbs.
Rich McCaffery, who has volunteered for this event every year since its inception, said, “This is such a rewarding endeavor as a volunteer. So many residents are truly appreciative of this opportunity and take the time to say so as they exit. They comment on the efficiency and how easy and painless the process is, and can’t express enough appreciation for jobs well executed.”
Since 1998, OCCA has helped recruit volunteers for Household Hazardous Waste Day. Many of these volunteers have participated in 10 or more of these collections, selflessly giving up from 3-1/2 to 7-1/2 hours of their precious Saturdays. We are very grateful for the invaluable help these dedicated volunteers provide. Without their assistance, the wait would be much longer and the process not nearly as seamless.
OCCA wishes to thank Terry Bliss and his staff for a job well done, and extends our thanks also to all those who helped out this year – Wendy Burton, Andrée Conklin, Deb Dalton, Sandy deRosa, Jean Finch, Maria Graham, Paula Greene, Cindy Hill, Jim Hill, Dottie Hudson, Dick Kelly, Jim Kidd, David LaDuke, Stephen Lopilato, Ed Lentz, Vicky Lentz, Carol Malz, Herb Marx, Rich McCaffery, Paul Mendelsohn, Jeff O’Handley, Nancy Potter, Bill Ralston, Linda Rowinski, John Saphier, and Lynn Wassel.
And with assistance from Linda Drake of SUNY-Oneonta’s Center for Social Responsibility and Community, OCCA was also fortunate to enlist the help of Oneonta Job Corps volunteers. Thanks also to Giovanny Ayala, Alex Cokely, Christopher Dodd, Kareem Garcia, Gabrielle Jammel, Corey Miller, Krystyl Pantoja, Germayne Session, and Scott Stanton.
If you would like to receive information about volunteering at the Household Hazardous Waste Day collection next year, please contact me at martha.clarvoe. Many hands lighten the load!
Otsego County’s oldest environmental conservation association, OCCA is a private, non-profit environmental membership organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and sustainable use of Otsego County’s natural resources through education, advocacy, resource management, research, and planning. For more information on OCCA, or to donate, call (607) 547-4488 or visit www.occainfo.org
Cutline for Bill Ralston’s picture: Bill Ralston, faithful OCCA volunteer, wears a T-shirt created by Teresa Winchester in 2000.
Cutline for Stephen Lopilato’s picture: Stephen Lopilato heard of this event while he was in town visiting family. He made the T-shirt the night before.
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CiderFest – Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard
Annual Cider Festival Columbus Day Weekend in Fly Creek
Old-fashioned cider making a tradition at Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard near Cooperstown
Fly Creeker Bob Solarchik demonstrates a 1898 Improved Triumph Commercial Parer from the Boutell Mfg. Co. of Rochester, NY
I will show visitors how we still make cider as it was produced back in 1889. Our water-turbine is used to power the traditional rack-and-cloth press method for making our famous sweet cider, says Chris Molloy lead cider-maker
Fly Creek, NY (PRWEB) September 27, 2011
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will hold its annual CiderFest on October 8 & 9 from 10:00 until 4:00. The weekend features the Mill doing what it does best, making fresh, sweet cider the old-fashioned way on its 1889 water-powered cider press. Pressing demonstrations will be performed by Chris Molloy.
“I will show visitors how we still make cider as it was produced back in 1889. Our water-turbine is used to power the traditional rack-and-cloth press method for making our famous sweet cider,” says Chris.
Outside the Mill the CiderFest offers demonstrations of its large collection of hand-operated presses dating back to the mid-1850’s. These presses once were a necessity on every farm before commercial mills like the Fly Creek Cider Mill were established. The hand presses allowed the pioneering farmers to make cider that was fermented for later consumption or turned into vinegar for preserving the vegetable harvest by pickling. Families are encouraged to participate in operating the presses for the fun of it.
Returning this year is the International Society of Apple Parer Enthusiasts (IAPES) who will display apple peeling equipment ranging from home peelers to commercial slicers. The Mill’s present day founder, Charlie Michaels will lead the IAPES team by showing his collection of over 100 peelers, restored commercial slicers and a Telegraph hand operated cider press.
Inside the Mill visitors may sample fresh apples, cider, and more than 40 different specialty foods including extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sweet butter-cream fudge, apple and corn salsas plus many wines and hard ciders from the Mill’s Farm Winery.
Sunday will feature a performance by lyricist and impressionist, Ody B. Goldy, who will entertain visitors with his humorous tributes to well-known performers. Name the song and writer and win some fresh cider. There is no admission charge and parking is free.
The Fly Creek Cider Mill is located just three miles from the Village of Cooperstown and is open everyday 9:00 until 6:00. For more information on this and other events at the Fly Creek Cider Mill visit their website at http://www.flycreekcidermill.com.
Leatherstocking Region FCU Announces Chili Cook-off For Charity Winners
Leatherstocking Region FCU Announces Chili Cook-off For Charity Winners
In conjunction with their Fall Loan Sale, Leatherstocking Region FCU held a Chili Cook-off For Charity on Saturday, September 17 in their parking lot at 24 Glen Avenue, Cooperstown. The $2.00 tasting fee was donated to the Cooperstown/Northern Otsego County Relay For Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society and directly benefited the Credit Union’s team–LSR FCU Banking On A Cure.
The contest was judged by Executive Chef Michael from The Otesaga Hotel. The winning entries were selected on the merit of best tasting. The top three winners and their monetary prizes were: 1st Prize: Bassett Food Service ($100) who donated the prize back splitting it between Relay For Life and Friends of Bassett; 2nd Prize: Doubleday Cafe ($75); 3rd Prize: Credit Union member Paula Carius ($50).
The Credit Union thanks all who entered the contest and those who stopped by to taste the chili.
The Delaney Brothers to present bluegrass concert in Canajoharie
The Delaney Brothers to present bluegrass concert in Canajoharie
On Saturday, October 1 at 7:00, the Delaney Brothers will present a bluegrass concert at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library, 2 Erie Blvd. in Canajoharie. The performance, a part of the Canajoharie Concert Series, is funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts.
Delaney Brothers Bluegrass is a Central New York-based contemporary bluegrass band that has entertained bluegrass audiences throughout the Northeastern United States at various bluegrass festivals and concert dates for over 20 years.
Formed in the summer of 1981, brothers Ray and John Delaney saw the need for a fresh local Central New York bluegrass group to promote the "New Traditionalism" of bluegrass music through professional appearance, tight vocals, and new and different instrumental arrangements. Ray (guitar, mandolin, vocals) and John (mandolin, guitar, vocals) are joined by Nick Piccininni (banjo, mandolin, dobro, vocals), and Jonathan Delaney (upright bass, vocals).
Since its inception, the band has seen a lot of success on the bluegrass circuit, not the least of which was being invited to be a Showcase Band at the 2001 Annual IBMA Convention in Louisville, KY. They have shared the stage with Dr. Ralph Stanley, The Seldom Scene, Alison Krauss, The Del McCoury Band, Doyle Lawson, and the "Father of Bluegrass" himself, Bill Monroe.
Tickets for the performance in Canajoharie, which are $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 – 17 by advance sale, are available by calling the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie at (518)673-2314. Tickets at the door will be $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.
Deadline Nears for Conservationist of the Year Nominations
Deadline Nears for Conservationist of the Year Nominations
The Otsego County Conservation Association is seeking nominations for its annual Conservationist of the Year award. The award will be given to an individual, citizens’ group or grassroots organization, governmental body, non-profit organization with 501 (c)(3) standing or a business that has made a positive difference in environmental protection, preservation or education in Otsego County.
Nominations must be submitted by October 7. The award will be presented at the OCCA annual dinner and meeting, which will be held at the Holiday Inn Oneonta on Friday, November 18.
In regard to nominations of individuals, preference will be given to nominees residing in Otsego County. Environmental professionals are not eligible to be nominated based on achievements accomplished for their compensated employment. Businesses cannot be nominated for a profit-making enterprise. Areas of interest for nomination are water quality protection and improvement, wetland preservation, stream improvement, stream, lake or river clean-ups, riparian buffer or tree plantings, recycling efforts, non-motorized open-space recreation enhancement, land-use planning efforts, or soil conservation efforts. Other areas of environmental endeavor may also be considered.
Nominations may be made by individuals, citizens’ groups or grassroots organizations, governmental bodies, non-profit organizations with 501 (c)(3) standing or businesses.
A special OCCA committee will review nominations and designate the OCCA Conservationist of the Year. The decision of the committee will be final.
No monetary award will be given to the recipient of the award; however the recipient(s) will be the guests of OCCA at its annual dinner and will be publically recognized at this event. A press release will be issued announcing the recipient, and an announcement will appear in “The Lookout,” OCCA’s quarterly newsletter.
To obtain a nomination form, contact OCCA at 547-4488 or e-mail admin. Forms may also be downloaded from the OCCA website at http://occainfo.org/documents/COYGuidelinesandApplication.pdf
Otsego County’s oldest environmental conservation organization, OCCA is a private, non-profit membership group dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and sustainable use of Otsego County’s natural resources through education, advocacy, resource management, research, and planning. For more information on OCCA, or to donate, visit www.occainfo.org
Styrofoam Collection, Recycling Will Be Available at Earth Festival
Styrofoam Collection, Recycling Will Be Available at Earth Festival
Just a reminder to all those interested in recycling Styrofoam at Earth Festival:
OCCA will again collect white, clean Styrofoam in plastic bags at Earth Festival 2012 (date to be announced), which will then be delivered to Shelter Enterprises in Cohoes, New York.
For 2012, to offset rental truck costs and fuel consumption, this delivery will be made possible by a generous donation from OCCA President Vicky Lentz. Lentz has offered the use of a horse trailer and pick-up truck powered by biodiesel processed on Fox Falls Farm, which is owned by she and husband, Ed.
Those setting aside Styrofoam in preparation for the Earth Festival 2012 collection – including white clam shells, white meat trays, and white Styrofoam packaging material – are asked to store them in a plastic bag so that items may be transferred easily and efficiently.
Earth Festival is a free environmentally-focused, interactive event featuring exhibits, activities, vendors and entertainment, all with a fun, earth-friendly twist. It is sponsored by Otsego County Conservation Association and Wildlife Learning Company, and held annually in mid-April at Milford Central School.
Please call Martha Clarvoe, OCCA special projects manager, at 607-547-4020 for more information.
Celtic Band to Perform in Cooperstown
THE CELTIC CROSS PIPES AND DRUMS TO PERFORM IN COOPERSTOWN LAKEFRONT PARK
The Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums (CCP&D) are a familiar face in the Danbury, Connecticut Celtic Community and will perform Saturday, October 1 in Cooperstown’s
Lakefront Park at 7 pm as part of their two day tour in this area. The band, celebrates its 20th anniversary and has performed at hundreds of parades and holiday
celebrations throughout the Northeast. Wearing traditional Irish saffron kilts, the band has marched in the Newport, Rhode Island and New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day
parades. Halftime and military tattoo performances at the US Military Academy at West Point, the Danbury Irish Festival, and Danbury’s Concert on the Green are just a
few of the popular activities where the band entertains folks with their moving bagpipe and drum performances. In 1999, the band was also invited to perform at a
special military tattoo for the governor of the island of Bermuda.
CCP&D has and extensive repertoire of beautiful Celtic tunes including many Irish and Scottish melodies. Their concert list includes such traditional tunes as Amazing
Grace, The Minstrel Boy, the Wearing of the Green and Scotland the Brave.
Theyboast a roster of 23 pipers and drummers from the greater Danbury and New York state
areas. Membership includes men and woman from a broad range of backgrounds, jobs, and pipe band experiences. Each musician demonstrates a commitment to the art
of piping and drumming by dedicating considerable time, travel and expense to pursue his or her love of Celtic music and culture.
The band is lead by Pipe Major Donald Hicks, Musical Director Sean Lyons and Drum Major Dan M
cKee. To learn more visit their website at www.ccpddanbury.org.
Come give this group a warm welcome to our community on what will hopefully be a warm Autumn evening. For more information contact Rich McCaffery, 547-5256 or
richcooperstown
Safe Kids Walk to School
FIVE SCHOOLS JOIN SAFE KIDS of OTSEGO COUNTY to WALK ON INTERNATIONAL WALK to SCHOOL DAY
More than 250,000 Students Across the U.S. to Participate
Safe Kids of Otsego County will host five local schools on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to raise awareness about pedestrian safety on International Walk to School Day. More than 250,000 children across the United States and nearly three million around the world will participate in the annual event to learn about walking safely and to encourage the creation of safe walking environments. Otsego County Elementary Schools participating include Center Street, Greater Plains and Valleyview, all in Oneonta, Otego and Richfield Springs.
“On International Walk to School Day, parents and caregivers both teach and model safe pedestrian behavior,” said Rich McCaffery, a Community Educator with Bassett Healthcare Network and Safe Kids Safe Kids of Otsego County. “International Walk to School Day is the perfect opportunity for students to learn how to remain injury-free as they walk to and from school.”
In celebration of International Walk to School Day, Safe Kids USA is hosting a photo contest on Facebook. The winning images will be those that best represent children walking to school safely. The school that submits the winning photo will receive a $5,000 prize and a visit from Sesame Street’s Grover. The prize money will be spent to further encourage students to walk to school or for the purchase of educational materials that benefit the general student body.
Over a million people worldwide die on roads every year according to the World Health Organization. In May, the United Nations launched the Decade of Action for Road Safety to bring attention to this global epidemic. In the United States (US), according to the National Center for Health Statistics, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14. While the number of child pedestrians injured in traffic crashes are decreasing in the U.S., in 2009, more than 13,000 children, ages 14 and under went to the emergency room and 244 children died from pedestrian-related injuries.
In 1999, Safe Kids Worldwide and program sponsor FedEx created the Safe Kids Walk This Way Program in the United States to teach safe behaviors to motorists and child pedestrians and create safer, more walkable communities. This year will mark the twelfth anniversary of the program and 189 Safe Kids coalitions and 400 schools across the country will hold more than 1000 local events at elementary schools to teach children how to walk safely and recognize pedestrian dangers.
“FedEx has developed highly advanced safe driving practices over the past 35-plus years, but we are committed to doing more. We helped create the Safe Kids Walk This Way program because we are dedicated to improving child pedestrian safety,” said Rose Flenorl, Manager of FedEx Global Citizenship. “Our team members work hand-in-hand with Safe Kids of Otsego County to teach children how to stay safer when they walk. Safe Kids of Otsego County does a wonderful job in our community and we look forward to supporting them as they make walking safer for everyone.”
About Safe Kids of Otsego County
Safe Kids works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability to children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids of Otsego County was founded in 2000 and is led by Bassett Healthcare Network.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp<http://www.news.fedex.com/>. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $39 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com<http://www.news.fedex.com/>.
About The Global Decade of Action for Road Safety
Thousands of people are killed or injured in road crashes each day, and it is projected that annual road traffic deaths will increase to 1.9 million people by 2020. To help bring needed attention to this dire issue, the United National General Assembly has declared a Decade of Action<http://www.who.int/roadsafety/decade_of_action/plan/en/> to stabilize and ultimately reduce the projected forecast of road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide by 2020.
For more information contact Rich McCaffery, Commuity Educator at richard.mccffery<https://ews.bassett.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=d4474d19fd0b422d81a100dfcbe0f7d3&URL=mailto%3arichard.mccffery%40bassett.org> or 547-5256.
Weekly Specials + Karaoke, Saturday Night at The Empire
The Empire House Hotel
Mediterranean ~ Restaurant ~ Café ~ Bar
Phone#: 607-783-2859
We proudly offer locally Produced, Grass-fed & Organic products in our menu
Weekly Specials September 28- October 2, 2011
APPETIZER
Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil and Goat Cheese Salad
Served with crispy, fresh, Organic Mixed Greens and Organic Goat Cheese 7.99
SOUP
Fresh-Parsnip and Apple Soup
Always homemade with fresh ingredients, cup 3.99 bowl 5.99
ENTRÉES
Beer-Braised, Local Grass-Fed Pot Roast
Beef from Fox Falls Farm served with creamy mashed Parsnips and Potatoes 21.99
Baked-Fresh Salmon Filet with Fennel and Tomatoes
Served with Jasmine Saffron Rice and fresh Vegetables of the day 23.99
Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet with Mustard-Maple Cream Sauce
Pan seared and served with roasted red Potatoes and fresh Vegetables of the day 15.99
DESSERTS
Warm Caramel-Apple Upside Down Cake ala mode
Served with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 5.99
New York Style Cheesecake with fresh Blueberries
Topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries 5.99
Homemade Ice Cream
Your choice of roasted Pecan-Coffee, Dark Chocolate Cookies and Cream, Banana-Chocolate Chip, creamy Vanilla, Chocolate, Fresh Strawberry or Pineapple Ice Cream 4.99 add a side of Dark Chocolate filled Wafer Cookie 1.00
Dinner Hours: Wed. & Thur. & Sun. 5 – 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 -11pm
Bar hours: Wed. & Thur. & Sun. 4:30 – 11pm, Fri. & Sat. 4:30pm -2am
136 (old 32) Marion Avenue; Gilbertsville NY
The Village of Gilbertsville, NY – a National Register Historic Site
Back By Popular Demand
Dance Music & Karaoke by DJDonna
Saturday October 1, 2011 9:00pm – 1:00am@
THE EMPIRE HOUSE HOTEL
Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant Cafe Bar
Offering locally produced, grass-fed & Organic products in the menu
Eat and drink in our warm, historic setting inside, on our large covered porch, or on our new stone patio, surrounded by colorful flowers and beautiful fountain
Dinner Hours: Wed. & Thur. & Sun. 5 – 9pm, Fri. & Sat. 5 -11pm
Bar hours: Wed. & Thur. & Sun. 5 – 11pm, Fri. & Sat. 5pm -2am
Come in and join our wonderful crowd for a fun filled night
For Hotel Accommodations or Dinner Reservations
Please call: 607-783-2859
See our events on Facebook @ “The Empire House”
136 Marion Ave; Gilbertsville, NY 13776
The Village of Gilbertsville, NY –a National Register Historic Site
Tractor Fest Returns To The Farmers¹ Museum October 8 & 9
Tractor Fest Returns To The Farmers’ Museum October 8 & 9
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (09/26/2011) — The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown will present its second annual Tractor Fest on Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tractor Fest offers visitors an opportunity to see classic tractors representing the growth of farming technology from the 1920s until today. The Museum provides an ideal setting where visitors can learn about the world of tractors and how they powered America’s farms.
Discover classic tractors from Ford, Case, Oliver, and John Deere, as well as modern tractors across the Museum grounds. New tractor demonstrations will take place throughout both days. (New tractors furnished by Cazenovia Equipment and Springer’s Inc.)
Families will find Tractor Fest to be a great weekend destination. Kids, ages 7 and under, can compete for prizes in a Kiddie Pedal-Tractor Pull contest onboth Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. There will be wagon rides around the Historic Village, pulled by a Ford Golden Jubilee Tractor, on Saturday and Sunday morning from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Antique farm toys and literature will be on display courtesy of Farm Toys of Yesterday. See the winners of the 2011 A New York State of Mind Quilt Show. There will also be thrashing and baling demonstrations, The Empire State Carousel, craft demonstrations, and more.
Join us on Saturday evening for a special chicken barbecue dinner with live music to benefit victims of the recent flooding in the region. From 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Saturday, Oct. 8), enjoy a tasty chicken barbecue furnished by Andre’s Blue Ribbon BBQ and live country and bluegrass music featuring Phil Zenir and The Fieldstone Pickers. The Leo Club of Cooperstown will also do their part by selling delicious baked goods with proceeds supporting flood victims. $15 advance sale tickets for the dinner are available online at FarmersMuseum.org/tractorfest or by calling (607) 547-1423. Tickets will be $18 at the door. (Seating is limited.) Enjoy a great evening of food and music while supporting a worthy cause at The Farmers’ Museum!
Tractor Fest is free with your paid museum admission. (Cost for the benefit chicken barbecue is additional.) Museum admission: $12 adults (13+), $10.50 seniors (65+), $6 children (7-12), children 6 and under and members of the New York State Historical Association are free. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day. Please visit our website at FarmersMuseum.org/tractorfest for more information and a full schedule of events.
Vendors wanted for the 3rd Annual “Shop-Around” at the Brookwood School
Vendors wanted for the 3rd Annual "Shop-Around" at the Brookwood School
The Brookwood School will be hosting its 3rd Annual "Shop-Around" event on Saturday, October 15th from 11-3pm in the multi-purpose room at the school. This event is an opportunity for local artists, craftsmen, and at-home vendors to display their wares. The "fee" for a table at the event is an item donation to be used at our holiday auction. Please contact the Brookwood School at 547-4060 for more information or to reserve a space. Hurray! Space is limited.
12th Annual Big Squeeze Breast Cancer Fundraiser this Weekend
Big Squeeze Weekend to raise funds for Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cancer Research
Mill to donate Saturday’s cider sales for Bassett Breast Cancer Research
The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard will feature its 12th annual “Big Squeeze Weekend” October 1 and 2. The event is designed not only to increase awareness and early detection of breast cancer and the health benefits of apples but also to raise funds for the Friends of Bassett’s commitment to Bassett Cancer Research. All day Saturday Mill sales of fresh, sweet cider in both full gallons and halves will be donated to the Friends. Last year’s successful event raised a total of $4500 and organizers are seeking to exceed that this weekend.
Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile medical screening coach will be at the Fly Creek Cider Mill north of Cooperstown to offer cancer and blood pressure screenings to the public. Nurse Practitioner Debra Walz will be on hand to conduct clinical breast exams and screening mammography from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome. Blood pressure screenings will be offered on Sunday in addition to the breast exams and mammography. Individuals without insurance can still take advantage of these screenings by visiting the coach and signing up for the Cancer Services Program at the Mill this weekend.
If you are over 40 and do not have health insurance, the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties and the Cancer Services Program of Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties can provide you with a comprehensive cancer screening free of charge. We can also cover the cost of follow-up services for abnormal findings of screenings paid for by the CSP. Treatment coverage is available to eligible men and women too.
“The Big Squeeze Weekend is our way to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special event benefiting Cancer Research. I lost my mom and a dear friend and team member to breast cancer. I’m proud to have our Mill help fund research that hopefully will save lives,” states Brenda Michaels, co-owner of the Mill. “Saturday visitors can join in the effort by stocking up on sweet cider to freeze for the winter. We are one of the last water-powered cider mills in the nation. Watching cider being made on the big press is fascinating!”
In addition the Mill will offer more than 10 different varieties of New York State-grown apples for sampling. A recent Cornell University study (attached) has identified a dozen compounds in apple peels called triterpenoids that either inhibit or kill cancer cells in laboratory cultures.
A special performance by the Mill’s lyricist and impressionist, Ody B. Goldy, Sunday from noon until 4:00 will entertain guests with music and laughs plus participation in breast cancer trivia contests with winners awarded fresh cider.
For more information, to enroll in the Cancer Services Program or to find out about upcoming dates & locations of screening events in your community, please call 1-866-442-2262 or sign-up at the Fly Creek Cider Mill this weekend, October 1 and 2.
The screenings are being offered as part of the Fly Creek Cider Mill’s annual breast cancer awareness event.
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Weekly Specials + Karaoke, Saturday Night at The Empire
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Phone#: 607-783-2859
We proudly offer locally Produced, Grass-fed & Organic products in our menu
Weekly Specials September 28- October 2, 2011
APPETIZER
Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil and Goat Cheese Salad
Served with crispy, fresh, Organic Mixed Greens and Organic Goat Cheese 7.99
SOUP
Fresh-Parsnip and Apple Soup
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Beer-Braised, Local Grass-Fed Pot Roast
Beef from Fox Falls Farm served with creamy mashed Parsnips and Potatoes 21.99
Baked-Fresh Salmon Filet with Fennel and Tomatoes
Served with Jasmine Saffron Rice and fresh Vegetables of the day 23.99
Panko-Crusted Chicken Cutlet with Mustard-Maple Cream Sauce
Pan seared and served with roasted red Potatoes and fresh Vegetables of the day 15.99
DESSERTS
Warm Caramel-Apple Upside Down Cake ala mode
Served with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 5.99
New York Style Cheesecake with fresh Blueberries
Topped with whipped cream and fresh blueberries 5.99
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Your choice of roasted Pecan-Coffee, Dark Chocolate Cookies and Cream, Banana-Chocolate Chip, creamy Vanilla, Chocolate, Fresh Strawberry or Pineapple Ice Cream 4.99 add a side of Dark Chocolate filled Wafer Cookie 1.00
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Puppets, Stories, and Yoga at Toddler Story Time with the Canajoharie Library
CANAJOHARIE, NY- Toddler story time at the Canajoharie Library is starting our Fall session on Tuesday mornings at 10:15 through December, 2011.
Join Miss Leah as we listen to stories, sing songs, play games, and shake our sillies out. This 40 minute program is ideal for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Meet other local families and help your child build valuable library, developmental, and social skills. Each week we will read fun interactive books and children will participate in felt board stories, finger plays, action rhymes, music making, dancing, and our popular story time yoga!
Held each week this Fall, story time is a free drop-in program, no registration required. Story Time follows the Canajoharie school calendar and when classes are canceled or school is closed there is no toddler story time.
For more information call 518-673-2314 or visit us online at http://www.canajoharielibrary.org. The Canajoharie Library is located at 2 Erie Blvd, Canajoharie NY.
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Guideline on How to Comment on DEC’s Proposed Hydrofracking Regulations
Guideline to comment on SGEIS flaws created for public use
On Sept. 7, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released a revised draft of its Supplemental Generic Impact Statement, a document which will serve as a guideline for issuing permits for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, should this drilling technique be ultimately allowed to take place in New York State.
A Wiki-page for commenting on the shortcomings of the GEIS has been created for public use by William Huston of Binghamton, who is lead editor of the page along with James "Chip" Northrup of Cooperstown. The site, which groups related items together, credits sources, provides a number of expert analyses, and identifies the major flaws of the SGEIS, may be accessed at http://tinyurl.com/2011SGEISFlaws.
The webpage contains contributions from parties in various fields of expertise, such as attorney Helen Slottje of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Foundation, which has educated on and advocated for municipal bans on fracking based on New York State Home Rule rights. Another contributor is Anthony Ingraffea, Dwight C. Baum Professor of Engineering at Cornell University. Ingraffea has lectured widely on the potential scale and scope of fracking and the state’s lack of preparedness for this drilling procedure to take place. Also featured are commentaries from Lou Allstadt, former Executive Vice President of Mobil Oil Corporation, Roger Downs, conservation program manager for Sierra Club-Atlantic Chapter, and other prominent opponents of fracking.
Northrup, who since 2010 has given many presentations on the flaws of the SGEIS, and wrote much of the commentary on the site, feels that the latest version of the SGEIS is not much improved over the original document, released in 2009, which, he also believes to have been seriously flawed.
“This generic approach to fracking allows the DEC to let matters slide from the outset. Our first and foremost comment is that there are no rules for horizontal hydrofracking in New York State," Northrup said. “If your town has no land use ordinance, the "regulations" of the SGEIS will be the only protection you have. As written, that will virtually insure that rural water wells, streams and ponds will be polluted by shale gas drilling,” Northrup writes on the site.
"The GEIS was out of date when it was published nine years ago. It was supposed to be reduced to a set of rules, but never was. We have no expectations that the current SGEIS will be turned into a set of rules either, since that would require the DEC to adhere to those rules. It simply does not have the staff and resources to do that,” he said.
Northrup urges residents to respond as soon as possible and to continue to send in additional responses. Sample responses are posted on this site; http://tinyurl.com/dSGEIS-Responses
Written public comment on the SGEIS will be accepted through the close of business December 12, 2011 by two methods only:
•Electronic submission using a web-based comment form available on DEC’s website. This is the method preferred by the DEC; or
•Paper submission mailed or delivered to: Attn: dSGEIS Comments, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-6510. Name, address, and affiliation (if any) of the commenter are requested.
Due to the expected volume, comments that are faxed, telephoned, or emailed to the DEC will not be accepted for the official record. This is to ensure that all comments are captured properly and can be included during the review process.
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