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This weekend will mark the start of a new beginning for many area high school seniors. They will put on their caps and gowns and take their first steps toward adulthood while embarking onto the next phase of their lives.
For some, it will mean joining the work force, or flying overseas to experience new adventures, or joining the military. However, for the majority it will be on to college.
And in these challenging economic times, it’s more important than ever for students to put their educations to good use. Our advice is to research what job fields are most in need of workers, and pursue a degree in that field.
While this is undoubtedly an exciting time in a young person’s life, it can also be the most challenging. It is a time to break away from the familiar walls and surroundings that have become so recognizable. It’s a time to fly away from the somewhat cocooned existence of small town life and see what the world has to offer. It’s a time to cut the umbilical cord and expand one’s horizons.
As the war against terrorism rages on overseas, it may mean fighting for one’s country and risking the ultimate sacrifice.
Graduation is an exciting event for the students taking those first steps toward something new, and it is also can be a difficult adjustment in a parent’s life. It is hard setting a child free, but one hopes that most have the responsibility to make a smooth transition. Graduation is not the end _ it is the beginning of a young person’s life.
Milford’s graduation will be held Friday night at the school at 7 p.m.; Cherry Valley-Springfield will hold commencement exercises at Glimmerglass Opera on Saturday at 11 a.m.; and Cooperstown’s graduation will be on the back lawn of The Fenimore Art Museum Sunday. However, if it rains the celebration will be moved to the gym and will be held at 2 p.m.
As area students graduate and begin new adventures, we wish them well and hope they help pave the way to a better America in the years to come.
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Our Opinion: New beginnings
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Our Opinion: Bassett should know better
Last week, Bassett Healthcare tried to take over two of the village’s public parking lots for the exclusive use of its employees. The lots are on East Lake Road near the entrance to Fairy Springs Park, and Bassett put up signs that said the lots are for Bassett Healthcare staff parking only.
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Our Opinion: Support the Quiz Team
The Cooperstown high school quiz team will take on faculty in a live quiz showdown on Sunday. The event is being held to help raise money so members of the team can compete nationally in Washington, D.C. Donations will be accepted at the door. The Quiz Bowl is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Sterling Auditorium and we encourage members of the public to go support the team in its academic endeavors.
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Our Opinion: Vote for Pohl
Cooperstown Central School graduate Phil Pohl is among 10 finalist in the Lowe’s Senior Class Award. First off congratulations, Phil. You have always shined on and off the baseball diamond. Pohl graduated at the top of his class and was a two-time Class C New York state Player-of-the-Year while at CCS.
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Our Opinion: Put an end to the chemicals
The use of chemical herbicides and pesticides was the main topic at a meeting of the village’s environmental conservation committee meeting Tuesday morning.
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Our Opinion: Town board made right decision
Last week, the Otsego town board voted to grant the village’s Gateway Project “limited zoning immunity.” The decision nullified a stop work order issued to the project earlier by Otsego Town Code Enforcement Officer Hank Schecher.
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Our Opinion: Small tax increase a good idea
The village board held its public hearing on the budget Monday night and no one showed up to voice opposition to the 2 percent tax increase approved late last month by the trustees.
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Enjoy area activities, attractions
With the rising gas prices many people are counting pennies just to keep food on the table, much less thinking about taking a family vacation.
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Our Opinion: Contest or not, vote
Next Tuesday is the annual village election. Residents will vote for a new mayor and two members of the board of trustees.
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Our Opinion: Roses
Roses to the Cooperstown Concert Series for the completion of another entertaining season. The series has been providing live entertainment for the community during the fall and winter for 42 seasons. Each year the series brings that entertainment to Cooperstown through the efforts of the many volunteeers in the organization. Their efforts and the support of their patrons and sponsors adds a great deal to life in the village.
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Our Opinion: Taking concussions seriously
Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, it contributes to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Recent data shows that, on average, about 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury annually. It is becoming a national concern!
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