Letters to the Editor: September 24, 2009

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Anonymous The Cooperstown Crier Thu Sep 24, 2009, 12:21 PM EDT

Comment was offensive

While I wholeheartedly applaud the Village of Cooperstown (Parking Revenue Exceeds Outlook 9/27/09) for generating a nearly 100 percent increase in revenue than the previous season, I found the comment regarding the possibility of expanding paid parking to downtown streets offensive, 'especially for those of us who contribute to the Cooperstown economy' year-round.

Deterring locals is not a wise idea; has the Village Board' played a round of ``Sim Town’’ lately?

Lisa Panzeri

Springfield Center

Lions Club says thanks

The Lions Club of Cooperstown would like to express our appreciation to the many individuals who participated in the Great American Duck Race at the Fly Creek Cider Mill on September 12 and 13.

We are especially grateful to the Mill and the Michaels Family for allowing us to participate in this wonderful event. The generosity of the Mill, and all those who attended, allowed us to raise over $1000.

These funds will be used to support local projects that directly benefit members of our community, along with aiding Lions International in our mission to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

John Rowley

President

Cooperstown Lions Club

Dance program is a success

On Aug. 9, students participating in the 2009 Cooperstown Junior Ballroom Dance program enjoyed a wonderful evening at Glimmerglass Opera for a production of La Cenerentola.

The Opera staff were very helpful in arranging use of the pavilion for a pre-Opera dinner dance as well as providing an informative overview of the opera to our students.

The Junior Ballroom Dance Program has a 50- year history of instructing our area’s seventh and eighth grade boys and girls in the areas of social dancing and manners. The lessons culminate in a Cotillion.

The Opera Evening has become an eagerly-anticipated post-Cotillion event where the students can revisit the dance steps, eat a light supper, and enjoy an opera together.

The Junior Ballroom Dance Committee would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Glimmerglass Opera for helping us make this year’s Opera Night so successful. We are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful institution in our community.

The 2009 Cooperstown Junior Ballroom Dance Committee

Thanks for the hospitality

I’ve just completed my 4th annual trip to Cooperstown. Although I always enjoy visiting the Hall of Fame and checking out the new exhibits, the purpose of the trip has grown beyond that. Every year I meet new friends from around the country and more importantly, renew friendships with Cooperstown residents.

I won’t embarrass anybody by naming names (wouldn’t want to omit anybody), but the planning for the next year’s vacation always begins on the ride home. You’ve got a special town with special people. Thank you again for your hospitality and I can’t wait to return in 2010.

Paul Chussil

Somersworth, NH

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