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Invention by Cooperstown Resident Getting Interest from Military

Invention by Cooperstown Resident Getting Interest from Military By Caspar Ewig Ghosts, especially at this time of the year, are meant to scare one to death. But ghosts can also be used to save a soldier’s life. And it is upon that idea that Cooperstown’s James (or “Chip,” as he likes to be called) Northrup filed a patent seven years ago that underlies the function of a training system designed to enhance a soldier’s ability to zero in on a…

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Springtime for oxen

Spring training for twins Barley and Rye at the Farmers’ The training of the oxen at The Farmers’ Museum has begun and it’s fascinating. “We have twins, they are Brown Swiss from Milford, it’s great!” said Bob Thompson, Associate Direcor of Agricultural and Facilities Support Services. Twin brothers Barley and Rye were about a week old when they got to the Museum. Born in September, they already weigh 525 pounds apiece.  When they are grown, they will each weigh one…

Dog Charmer by Tom Shelby: My Yorkie won’t go upstairs

Dog Charmer by Tom Shelby My Yorkie won’t go upstairs Hi, Mr. Shelby: I recently adopted a sweet little nine-year old Yorkie named Abbey from Susquehanna SPCA. She speeds up my front and back porch steps with no problem, but refuses to climb the 15 steps to my upper floor sleeping quarters (both hers and mine!) Come to find out, her previous owner had a one-floor home, and when they often visited the owner’s sister’s home, Abbey was prohibited from…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 29

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Cancer Awareness Event AWARENESS EVENT – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Main Street Oneonta goes blue for colon cancer awareness. Raffles, refreshments, giveaways and take-home screening kits. Muller Plaza, Oneonta. Info, 1-888-345-0225, www.bassett.org/medical/services/cancer-institute/cancer-services-program-central-region…

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HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Discussing Otsego Energy Future ENERGY SUMMIT – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Explore energy, climate change, our region’s economy with area industry leaders, policy makers from across New York State. Learn, network, more. The Otesaga, Cooperstown. 607-432-4500 ext. 104 or visit otsegocc.com…

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Firemen Practice Hands-On Training In Worcester

Firemen Get Hands-On Training In Worcester Over 30 volunteer firefighters from local departments, including Worcester, Cooperstown, Richfield Springs and Cherry Valley, got hands-on experience this evening with the Flashfire Industries Mobile Training Center at the Worcester fire station. Instructor Joe Arnson, Westport, top photo, guides Richfield Springs firefighters Stephanie Elderkin, center, and Second Assistant Chief Mark Elderkin  in cutting rooftop ventilation holes. The chainsaw they use has a special depth gauge, allowing them to avoid support beams. At left, Jay…

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