The Fourth of July falls midweek this year, shortening for some what we normally enjoy as the “long holiday weekend.” The celebration of Independence Day is one that has not been converted to a Monday holiday to create a three-day weekend.
Yes, the Fourth of July has officially come and gone but some festivities are planned for this weekend. The Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration over Otsego Lake on Saturday, at about 9 p.m.
Before the fireworks, head down to Lakefront Park where the Cooperstown Community Band will perform at 8 p.m. The band has been entertaining the community for more than 150 years.
The Otsego Land Trust will also host a holiday celebration from 5 p.m. to dusk on Saturday, featuring croquet and refreshments, at Brookwood Point. Those who attend are invited to watch the fireworks from the site. For more information, call 547-2366 or email marcie@otsegolandtrust.org. In honor of “the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,” our local skies will light up with fireworks this Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Fireworks and Fourth of July are tied together like peas and pods. However, we ask that you leave the setting off of the loud bangers to the professionals. Accidents happen, butwe can reduce the number of accidents — and in turn, the injuries and fatalities that accompany them.
Be sure to get out and celebrate Independence Day this weekend, but remember to be safe.
Opinion
Let the celebration continue
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Hopefully HOF Classic date change is a hit
The National Baseball Hall of Fame’s annual seven-inning exhibition game has seen a drop in attendance in the last couple of year. The Hall of Fame Classic began as a Father’s Day event, was then moved to the Saturday before the holiday, and is now being held on Memorial Day Weekend.
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Congratulations Cooperstown softball
It is hard to believe that Cooperstown's softball team had never won a division or playoff title until this week.
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Happy CYB has found a home
Cooperstown Youth Baseball has finally found a home. However, it is a bit sad it could not be in the village that is often referred to as the "home of baseball."
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Change is never taken lightly
We are glad the Cooperstown Central School Board finally chose a nickname, but were surprised by the plummeting attendance rate at meetings pertaining to the matter. What seemed to be a hot-button issue attracting nearly 100 people for and against a name change at initial meetings seemed to simmer to complete no shows toward the end.
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Tax cap is deceiving
As if figuring out one's tax bill isn't mind boggling enough. In its second year of implantation, the 2 percent limit on property tax increases makes things all that more complicated. One cannot just assume his or her individual taxes will not increase more than the cap threshold.
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Earth Festival is a good start to spring
We hope Mother Nature brings us some sunshine and spring weather this weekend. But if not, there is a predominantly inside event coming up that should help get visitors thinking about spring.
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Education heading in wrong direction
It is good to see that with teachers changing their curriculums to teach for the Common Core State Standards that there is still some hands-on learning going on locally.
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Good luck, Tommy
Perhaps the third time will be the "charm" for Cooperstown Central School seventh-grader Tommy Knight.
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Eliminate the gap elimination adjustment
Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's promise in his budget address to increase funding for education, local school officials are saying they are not receiving enough state aid to fund even basic services.
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Groff is off to good start
Former Cooperstown Central School student and athlete Sarah Groff visited Cooperstown in November to share her dream of making it to the Olympics. She had just missed the podium at the London Games.
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Hopefully HOF Classic date change is a hit
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Our readers' opinion
I received this statement from Christine Drew Martin, a former resident of Oaksville, who is the daughter of the late Ruth Yule, beloved English teacher at CCS.
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Kudos to Mayor Jeff Katz and the board of trustees for revisiting the possibility of using paid parking to raise the funds necessary to keep our village streets in good condition.
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