A little bit about me!

UPSTATE NEW YORK'S REAL ESTATE AND LAND EXPERT!

Multi-Million Dollar Producer & Top Producer!

Please alow me to introduce myself. My name is Kellie Place and I am a Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer with CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty. I serve as the Chairperson of the Town of Oneonta Planning Board of which I have been a member for over 25 years. Having worked with developers, engineeers ad lawyers on both sides gives me an edge above other agents in all types of real estate.

A founding member and Director of Administration of the Internationally renowned New York Summer Music Festival at Oneonta State College and Chairperson of the Mayor's Oneonta Arts and Events Task Force. I also co-founded and serve as the Executive Director of the Calcio Soccer Club and as a member of the Broome County Soccer Association. I have coached youth soccer for over 25 years. I was the recipient of the "Volunteer of the Year" Award at the National Soccer Hall of Fame and was a founding member of the grassroots organization, Oneonta Community Alliance for Youth. I am active in local, county and state politics. In short, an active community member that has.... "Served the community for over 30 years"
Born and raised in Hamilton, NY, I moved to California where I met and married my husband Bill. I have two wonderful daughters, Jessica and Jamie.

http://www.century21upstatenewyork.com/

• Multi Million Dollar Top Producer
• 30+ Years Experience in Planning/Zoning and Development
• Leading Agent with Proven Results
• Knowledge of Upstate Communities
• Aggressive Marketing with National Exposure
• Proudly Serving Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Schoharie and Broome Counties
• Licensed Real Estate Associate
• Land Development Expert
• Member of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce - Business Action Committee
  
• Over 30 Years of actively "Serving the Community"
  

Areas of Expertise

Professional Designations and Achievements: NYSAR, NAR, ODBRMLS, Top Producer Award, Million Dollar Club Member, Recipient of the 2010 NYSAR Foundation Scholarship, Oneonta Planning Board Chairwoman, Chairperson of the City of Oneonta Arts and Events Task Force, Member of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Business Action Committee, recipient of the "Volunteer of the Year Award" from the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Co-founder and Executive Director of Calcio Soccer Club, Co-founder and Director of Administration of the New York Summer Music Festival .

Residential, Multi-family, Commercial, Land and New Construction. For ALL your real estate needs, whether you are buying, selling, investing..... I'm on it! Complete "one-stop shopping"!

Covering the greater upstate Catskill region, including Oneonta, (City and Town), Cooperstown, Norwich, Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Madison, Schoharie and parts of Broome County.

Upstate New York's real estate development expert. Active in the community and dedicated to assisting customers with their real estate transactions.

*member of National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Otsego Delaware, Chenango, Madison and Broome County MLS and the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce and Business Action Committee.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

“Kellie was always positive and easy to work with. She was very organized and able to adjust to different circumstances that often arose. Kellie communicated openly and clearly. She was always put the concerns of others before her own." Tom Butts

“Kellie's decades of experience in real estate, planning, land use, and development from both sides of the table make her a professional asset to any project. What's more, she follows up and her calmness, open-mind, and loads of common-sense bring a breath of fresh air to any negotiation large or small. I definitely look forward to working with her again.” Mark Kleszczewski, President & CEO, KickStart Capital

“Kellie is always on top of her game. If she wasn't watching properties so closely and keeping me informed at every step of the process, I wouldn't have the wonderful home that I have now. Thank you, Kellie!” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity Norb Norkus April 25, 2011

“I know Kellie Place as very reliable personable person. Kellie has integrity and sense of humor. She is focused on the task on hand and has the energy to go above and beyond.” Kathy Bilz

“Kellie is a business oriented person , who is meticulous in her representation of clients concerns and needs. She is pleasant to work with and makes the processes of real estate transactions seem a lot easier to get through than really exists. Kellie takes the time to go that extra effort for all.” Bob Wilson

“Kellie is one of the most knowledgeable and hardest-working agents I've ever known, yet she's never too busy to give others the benefit of her experience and to help them succeed, too.” Bob Bechtold

Area news and events!

.."THE HOTTEST NATURAL GAS BOOM IN THE WORLD IS RIGHT HERE"

Norse Energy and Stryker Energy announce joint venture in Chenango County, NY.

New York okays hydrofracking 2 wells in Otsego County.

10/10: The New York State DEC has authorized Gastem USA, a Montreal based company, to hydraulically fracture the Marcellus shale formation in the Ross-1 well in Maryland, NY and the Sheckells-1 well, located in Cherry Valley, in the Trenton Black River Formation/Utica shale.

Gastem has an 80% working interest in more than 33,000 acres of leases, primarily in Otsego County, and is operator of the project. The frac treatments will test and evaluate the production potential of these zones in the two wells, which previously had only stimulated the Lower Utica shale section.
Consulting engineers estimated 145 bcf/sq mile of gas in place for the Utica and Marcellus formations based on core data from the Ross-1 well at 50% probability. The report does not cover the Oneida sands, a conventional formation that lies between the Marcellus and Utica and is reported to look very promising as well.

Gastem said it expects to test and evaluate the Oneida formation shortly.

There are additional small frac jobs on vertical wells. These wells had already had frac jobs at other intervals. This would normally not attract much attention, but is now considered good news in light of the anti-frac legislative actions in the senate.

Looking for vacant land to invest in...... call the areas "Land Expert"!

Kellie Place at Century 21 Chesser Realty

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Hunting Land in Upstate New York!

Hello New York hunters! Some of you have the luxury of already getting out and starting your hunting season. Huge bucks and bears are taken in New York each year by hunters toting all means of hunting implements, including bows, muzzleloaders, shotguns, rifles and even pistols. But for decades deer hunting in this great and diverse state has been synonymous with "firearms season." Nothing gets the blood flowing like the approach of "opening day," with cars lined up along country roads, kids absent from school, and "sick days" at an all-time high at local businesses. Even for the hunters that enjoy time in the woods with their bows or muzzleloaders, no memories are as poignant as "opening day" of the firearms season.

State Lands are as abundant as the wildlife but nothing beats owning your very own piece of land to hunt, fish, hike, kayak, horseback ride or to create immense trails for ATV riding. Depending on your needs, there are tracts of land from a single acre near state lands to build your cabin or the ever popular ski resorts, to 50, 100 and even 1,000+ acres for your personal enjoyment!

A 3 hour drive from NYC puts you in the heart of the Upstate NY Catskill Region. Bring the family along as there are plenty of attractions, activities, recreation, arts and culture for them as well in the many wonderful nearby communities and small cities.

I would be glad to guide you in the direction that would best suit you and your family’s needs and wants. As a long time resident, a Top Multi-Million Dollar Producer and the “Areas Land Expert” let my experience and knowledge be your guide to the area’s best properties for sale!

Contact me, Kellie Place, at Century 21 Chesser Realty.

Natural Attractions

The Catskills boast some phenomenal wild ranges. The magnificent Catskill Forest Preserve is huge and includes 300 miles of marked hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and biking trails. For people who love the mountains, the Catskills have it all. Hike, bike, ski, paddle, peddle, gallop, cast, putt and more. There's enough of the hard-core outdoor stuff to combine with the softer side of the mountains so you're sure to find something fun for everyone! Add to that the magnificent beauty of the scenic Upstate New York countryside. And you have more than just a beautiful place to live!

Upstate New York offers some of the finest recreational opportunities in the northeastern United States. In particular, sightseeing, boating, kayaking and canoeing, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, swimming, bird-watching, and cycling are all popular activities in Catskill region. The Delaware River Watershed provides water to over 17 million people and supports a world-class trout fishery and bald eagles galore! The Cannonsville, Pepacton, Ashokan, East Branch and Schoharie Reservoir are all part of the NYC watershed and are well protected wilderness areas in Upstate New York’s Catskill Region.

Upstate New York provides out-standing views. Particularly impressive is the rock cut at the Hawks Nest in the Town of Deerpark, which features a view from river bluffs hundreds of feet high. The shores of the many fine Reservoirs and lakes that are abundant in the area, such as the pristine Otsego“Glimmerglass” Lake in Cooperstown, NY, the 80’ waterfall at Mine Kill State Park in Blenheim, NY and the Ashokan Reservoir in Woodstock, NY. Discover the spectacular panoramic vistas and unique communities along the way.

Our communities offer year-round sporting activities, fairs, festivals, parades, ethnic celebrations, and arts programs to appeal to people of all ages. Whether it is opera music, from folk to rock or jazz, art exhibits or galleries. Cooperstown is the town behind baseball. And so much more! Discover the place where heritage and natural beauty come together amidst rolling hills. Otsego County and Cooperstown are the cultural hubs of fine arts and hands-on history.

A trip to Upstate New York is a rich and unique experience that combines big-city excitement with small-town charm. Nearby Cooperstown you'll find yourself immersed in charming villages; Oneonta, FLy Creek, Cherry Valey, Hartwick, Milford, Unadilla, Richfield Springs. Discover distinctive treasures from the Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers' Museum, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, The Glimmerglass Opera and Theatre, The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, many local art and music festivals, Fly Creek Cider Mill, Brewery Ommegang and Joseph L. Popp Butterfly Coservatory. You will find arts, heritage, culture, antiques, sports, countryside breweries and bountiful fall harvests. The inspiring setting of this timeless place thrives in the foothills of the northern Catskills.

Oneonta, NY “City of the Hills” can be characterized as a friendly community and its Main Street complements the small town ambiance. Red brick sidewalks and turn of the century style street lamps suggest the disarming feel of a simpler, more genteel era. Relax and take in the ambiance of Oneonta's downtown and the panorama of century old architecture and timeless rolling hills. Downtown Oneonta is an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind specialty shops and great restaurants where arts and culture flourish. Two colleges, the State University College at Oneonta and Hartwick College are a major part of the community. Oneonta is the heart of the retail shopping industry in the region and offers a wide range of shopping options from big box stores to locally owned and operated specialty shops.

State Land Hunting Areas in New York I want to do this! What's This? whitetail buck image by Bruce MacQueen from Fotolia.com

New York hunters chase whitetail deer from the Adirondack Mountains, the Catskill Mountains to the northern suburbs of New York City.Hunting areas on state land in New York run the gamut of habitats, from mountain woodlands teeming with deer to wetlands rich in wildfowl. Hunters can pursue many different kinds of game in season. Written permission or permits may be required to hunt or trap on some state land, and rules vary regionally.

State Forests

Hunting and trapping are permitted in some state forests outside the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. Outside the Adirondack and Catskill State Parks, about 600,000 acres of land designated as State Forests provide recreation opportunities including hunting, fishing and trapping. The majority of this land is managed by the New York State Division of Lands and Forests. It includes reforestation areas, multiple use land and areas of special natural beauty. DEC Regional Offices and NYS Forest Rangers can provide Information about camping and permits.

Otsego, Chenango, Schoharie and Delaware Counties are inundated with State Forests such as the Catskill’s rugged mountains of Arctic China State Forest, Burnt-Rossman State Forest, Plattekill State Forest, Hunter Mountain State Forest and South Mountain to the gentler northern foothills region of Otsego County’s Cherry Valley State Forest, Chenango County’s Beaver Meadow State Forest to Madison County’s Brookfield State Forest.

Forest Preserves

The Bear goes where the Bear wants to go image by Ian Shorr from Fotolia.com

Hunters can chase black bear in parts of New York's Forest Preserves.The Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves, which cover most of theAdirondack and Catskill State Parks, include nearly 3 million acres of state-owned lands where hunting and trapping are allowed. These lands were protected by being designated "forever wild" in the New York State Constitution at the turn of the 20th century. They encompass mountains, remote lakes and virgin forests crisscrossed by almost 2,000 miles of trails. Besides deer and small game animals and birds, black bear and turkey can be hunted.

Wildlife Management Areas

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Wetlands full of wildfowl form about a quarter of New York's WMAs. New Yorkhas 85 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), covering more than 200,000 acres of it uplands and wetlands. Hunting and trapping, in the appropriate seasons, are allowed in many of these state-owned areas. WMAs are managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

A great family oriented WMA is the Roger’s Environmental Center in Sherburne, NY which is also home to the Wolf Mountain Nature Center, a wildlife preserve that is a hands-on. The magnificent grey wolves and arctic foxes are thehighlight of the center!

In addition to the abundant state forest, preserves and wildlife management areas there are thousands of state and county parks, lakes, ski resorts and more!

Fishing, Boating and more!

Otsego Lake, Otsego County, Cooperstown, NY: is a beautiful and pristine lake with 9 miles of shoreline and 7 square miles (4,000 acres) of lake and a max depth of 1164'. It is not unusual to pull in a 10 lb lake trout. It is full of large and small mouth bass, trout, salmon and pickerel. Otsego Lake serves as the headwaters to the mighty Susquehanna River which flows 444 miles into the Chesapeake Bay, the longest river on the east coast, drenched in history of the Civil War and American Revolution, and its ancient geology, makes the Susquehanna River a truly historic landmark. Otsego Lake is fondly nicknamed "Glimmerglass" Lake from the "Deerslayer" novels of author James Fenimore Cooper. Located in the center of Cooperstown, NY in Otsego County, with all it has to offer, makes buying land in this area into a fabulous family vacation resort!

Canandarago Lake, Otsego County: This lake is a pretty 1900 acre lake featuring a shoreline of 14 miles. The water of this lake encompass some good fishing and is often referred to as "the best ice fishing" in upstate New York!

Schoharie Reservoir and Mine Kill State Park, Schoharie County: Home of the magnificent 80' waterfall in Blenheim, NY. An area so serene, that it seems like a time warp!

** Lke whitewater rafting.... get your pulse rate up on the fine whitewater of Kortright Creek!

Contact the "Area's Land Expert" for all your real estate needs. Kellie M. Place at kmplace02@aol.com CENTURY 21 Chesser Realty 607-432-7653 ext 110.

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EVENTS: Next time you plan to visit any of our thousands of amazing properties for sale in upstate New York, take in one of these fun events! For a preview of properties contact me,

Kellie Place, at Century 21. 607-434-5263.

Webinar offers information on benefits of gas wells

Those interested in learning about the benefits of local natural-gas drilling may attend today's webinar in Norwich, presented by Commerce Chenango, Cooperative Extension of Chenango County and the Pennsylvania State University Extension.

Chenango County business owners and their representatives will be admitted free, and those from outside the county will pay $5 apiece. The 90-minute session will begin at 8 a.m. at the Eaton Center at 19 Eaton Ave.

At the session, attendees will learn how to increase their trade as the area is developed by gas drillers and associated industries.

A registration form for the seminar _ which will be followed by two more on Feb. 10 and 17 _ asks: ``Is your business or community poised to profit?

``The hottest natural-gas boom in the world is right here.

"The Marcellus Shale formation is driving energy firms to Pennsylvania and New York, and the influx of dollars is creating significant business opportunities with natural gas and service companies.''

Experts from Penn State University will discuss business strategies and opportunities, according to Ken Smith, executive director of the county's Cooperative Extension.

Maureen Carpenter, president and chief executive officer of Commerce Chenango, said business opportunities may abound locally, as wells are drilled and pipelines laid to put the area's natural gas into circulation.

As drilling crews and others arrive, restaurants and motels stand to profit. Less-obvious beneficiaries may include ``welding supply companies, gas stations, loggers, excavators and trucking companies,'' she said.

Smith said local business owners will learn how to contact key personnel at natural-gas firms. The forums are designed to make business owners comfortable with natural-gas development, Smith said.

Sometimes local people act as if gas drilling were ``an alien subject,'' but the state has been home to natural-gas drilling, he noted.

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The Northern Catskill Communities!

* Blenheim, Gilboa, Grand Gorge and Stamford are located 40 miles SW of Albany on the Schoharie Creek in the northern Catskills. Home of the Mine Kill State Park, a 650 acre park, complete with 3 swimming pools, athletic facilities, picnic grounds, 8 miles of hiking trails and the amazing 80' waterfall that cascades through a deep gorge! Fish for trout, bass, walleye, or carp in the reservoirs or go canoeing, kayaking or boating. Cross country skiing is a popular winter activity in the park. Abundant wildlife, cool and crystal clear streams and lakes are everywhere! Bald eagles are a common sight! * Grand Gorge at the crossroads of State Routes 23 and 30 boasts a vibrant service oriented community. A place where someone will still pump your gas, wash your windshield and point out their favorite place to eat. Under its friendly, unassuming character is a beehive of activity. These are communities where the townspeople converge at the local coffee shop in the morning and can be seen chatting with the local Mayor or the highway crew. Social hour continues at the local corner grocery store or ice cream parlor. Crime is practically unheard of and is usually nothing more than the high schools senior class prank! It's a Norman Rockwell community, not Norman Bates. Evening strolls are as common place as the Farmers Markets held every Saturday in nearly every community in the region; where fresh produce and handmade baked goods and crafts are displayed with pride. The Grand Gorge Community Action Group, partnering with the Town of Roxbury has initiated a huge community improvement project to recreate Main St to the look and feel of decades ago when it was a vital and active resort community! * From the "what-ya-call-its" to the widgi-digits" your local hardware store probably has it. Stuff you can't find in the nearby Lowe's or Home Depot. * Grand Gorge, Gilboa, Blenheim and Stamford were all part of the same land patent years ago. Located in the heart of the Catskills, blessed with the impressive mountains, lakes, rivers and farmland, the region was a popular tourist attraction for city visitors coming to the Catskills on weekend get-a-ways! Stamford, NY earned the name of "Queen of the Catskills" in the 1900's when grand and glorious spa's. hotels and recreational facilities for the rich and famous sprouted up in the area with the railroad delivering the ladies and gents to their "secret summer getaway". Stamford's Mt Utsayantha overlooks the village, filled with coffee shops, ice cream parlors, galleries, theatres, antique stores, boutiques, spa's, fine dining and outdoor adventures of all kinds From simple pleasures to big-city life. * Enjoy hiking, biking, cross country skiing on the Catskill Scenic Trail, offering some of the most stunning rolling mountain vistas anywhere! Or go skiing or snowboarding at nearby Bellayre Mountain with 47 trails, parks and glades; 8 lifts and a new high speed quad. With community events all year long! Don't forget the well known Bellayre Music Festival hosting musicians and artists of all genres! * In December, Windham Mountain Ski Resort will be holding their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, complete with caroling and the best decorated tree contests. And the always popular night skiing and slalom races on Windham Mountain is a beautiful sight! * On New Years Eve, join the festivities at Ski Windham and rock the night with live music, cheers, and wassail while you watch the fireworks display on the snow covered mountain - absolutely beautiful! * This year Hunter Mountain Ski Resort celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Dinner, drinks, music and a luxury spa at the Mountain Club Spa Resort might be the ticket for you! Relax and enjoy! Or perhaps the TAP New York Craft Beer and Fine Food Festival in April is your thing? Craft breweries and pubs from across the state participate. Taste test over 100 fine ales and gourmet foods! Springtime brings the Hunter Mt. Jam Fest - 3 days of music. August brings the annual Celtic Festival and annual German Alps Festival . Sept. is the Wine Festival and Oct. brings the Oktoberfest Harvest Festival. Always something to do! * And speaking of craft fairs, the ultimate in crafts can be found at nearby Woodstock, NY, located just 25 miles south of Gilboa in the Catskills brings you to the legendary Artists haven. The most beautiful and unique crafts, art and gifts can be found in one of the many shops on Woodstock's Main St. Or enjoy a summer night at Levon Helms (The Band) private studio in a private and intimate setting, Helm hosts concerts during the summer for a handful of lucky ticket holders. Levon and any one of his special and legendary 60's musician guests put on a fabulous show! SO many of the 60's era icons have made footprints through this unique community. Some have stayed and some return for a visit. There's theatre, concerts, drum circles, artists guilds, galleries, fine dining, coffee shops, pubs, you name it, its here! * Nearby Roxbury is similar to Woodstock in that it is a mini artists haven. It is home to Plattekill Mountain and Ski Resort. Big mountain terrain, small mountain charm and family fun atmosphere! Dotted with grand homes, country estates, weekend get-a-ways and big red or white barns, the stunning vistas are numerous in this little bucolic corner of Delaware County! Don't miss the Red Barn, a tavern, restaurant and dance hall, complete with live bands, dinner theatre or book a family reunion! There's plenty of golfing, hiking, fishing, gallery hopping and culinary treats to keep you going all day! * This Saturday (12th) don't miss "Yule Be Sorry"; the hilarious duo of Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine as they return to RAG76 MAIN for an all-out comic assault on Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, pagan solstice rituals and other unavoidable celebrations of the seasons! Drive Rte. 30 south of Roxbury and turn left on Scudder Hill Rd. (Co. Rte. 8), drive up hill for a mile or so to the crest and STOP! Whatever the season, you will have your breath taken away at the splendid panorama of the Denver Vega Valley. The Batavia Kill winds its way down the valley gurgling in the summer and roiling noisily when the snow melts in spring. High up in the valley is the solemn and austere landmark, the First Old School Baptist Church, which hosts intimate performance events and Chamber Music concerts. * The Gilboa Historical Society is very active in the community. Check out the Gilboa Fossil Exhibit featuring the 360 million year old tree fossils that were discovered in a stone quarry. These fossilized remains from a fern-like tree called "Wattieza" were pronounced the "Oldest known trees on earth"! * Visit the Blenheim Bridge, one of the oldest and the world's largest single span covered bridge built in 1855, spanning the Schoharie Creek is a National Historic Landmark,. Nearby Hobart is known as "Booktown". It is the only US book town east of the Mississippi, drawing national and international visitors throughout the year with a quarter million books, prints and maps to browse through. * Hobart is also home to Covidien, an industry leader in pharmaceuticals. South Kortright Central School was recognized by US News and World Report as one of the best high schools in the US! * Kortright was a Scottish Settlers community, founded in 1793 along the Delaware River. and speaking of the Scots, don't miss East Durham! The "Irish Catskills"! You will smile as you enter the "green village". The Irish experience is strong, from the small shops and pubs to the annual Irish Celtic Festivals and the largest summer school in North America devoted to Irish Traditional Arts and Dance. Take classes, listen to daily lectures, learn Irish dance and enjoy nightly Irish outdoor concerts, fireside sing-alongs and more! Taught by distinguished faculty from both sides of the ocean. Year-round traditional Irish culture graces this community! * 25 miles to the west is the City and Town of Oneonta, with the National Soccer Hall of Fame, 2 fine colleges, Hartwick and Oneonta State College and all the culture, arts and entertainment that they offer. There are several small industries and the "shopping mecca" for upstate New York, complete with a super-sized Wal Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, Southside Mall and more along NYS Rte. 23, the commercial district of Oneonta. Stroll Main St and visit the quaint shops, coffee shops, the Green Toad Bookstore, Artisians Guild, dine at the Autumn Cafe or the true Italian restaurant Stella Luna's., There's everything from fine dining to pizza parlors and night clubs! Just north of Oneonta is Cooperstown, NY - home to the world renowned National Baseball Hall of Fame, Glimmerglass Opera House, Fenimore Art Museum and the complete historic village - the "Farmers Museum". For some of the worlds finest food, dine at the famous Otesaga Hotel and Restaurant that overlooks Cooperstown's beautiful and crystal clear Otsego "Glimmerglass" Lake.Cooperstown, home to James Fenimore Cooper, author of the series of novels known as the "Leatherstocking Tales'; "The Deerslayer", "The Last of the Mohicans" , etc. Join us for a Candlelight evening at the Farmers Museum on Dec. 21st. There's caroling, horse drawn sleigh rides through the historic famers village and enjoy hot wassail and warm fresh donuts at the Farmer Museum Inn. * While in Cooperstown, swing over to historic Fly Creek NY and tour the 18th century water-powered cider mill and enjoy some of the best fresh cider and warm donuts ever! Stop in the gift store/bakery for cheese, maple syrup, mustards, jellies, jams and baked goods of all kinds as well as unique gifts and kitchen gadgets! * Gilboa is located a mere 40 miles from Albany, 25 miles to Oneonta, 25 miles to Woodstock and 25 miles to Cobleskill. Easy commutes in all directions.

* Speaking of Cobleskill, a large town, small city with a Cobleskill State College in the center, you must visit Howe Caverns, just outside of Cobleskill! GO UNDERGROUND! Travel 156' in an elevator BELOW the earths surface and enter a prehistoric underground cavern, six million years in them making. You don't have to be a speklunker to enjoy the geology of the magnificent limestone formations; the stalactitites, stalagmites, flowstone and the calcite crystal formations. Open year round! * No matter what your tastes are, you are certain to find enjoyment in the heart of the Catskills! These lovely bedroom communities offer a relaxing, simple lifestyle with loads of culture, arts, recreation, wildlife habitats, mountains, lakes, streams. From golfing to horseback riding, skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking or an evening stroll to ice cream parlors, coffee shops to fine dining, art galleries, museums large and small, historic villages, and commercial shopping districts. Minutes to the State Capital and all that Albany has to offer to the small City of Oneonta and the unique artists have at Woodstock, NY. * While you enjoy your private mountain retreat in these Rockwellian bedroom communities, full scale entertainment, shopping and recreation is but a short drive away! The Catskills has 4 seasons of Mother Nature's best! Just 3 hrs. from NYC.

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The Cooperstown Blues Express is the areas only rolling nightclub! Join us for a 3 hour rockin' blues party every Friday and Saturday night featuring some of the best live bands in upstate NY! Enjoy food and drink with a cash bar of beer and wines. The train boards as 6pm, departs at 7pm and returns at 10pm. You must be 21 or over to ride!

Hurry - just a few dates left. Don't miss it. For the Blues Express schedule, log on to: www.cooperstownbluesexpress.com

Sun. Sept 14^th - 9am - 3pm is the 4^th annual ‘CRUISE-IN FOR KIDS" CAR SHOW AND FLEA MARKET! All proceeds from this event go to help fund local youth programs. WHERE: Borst Field in Schenevus, NY just off of I-88 exit 18. FREE admission and FREE parking. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Featuring Eric Haley as DJ, Bruce Reeds Pork Dinner, a huge selection of cars, a large gathering of vendors, sausage and food concessions.

September 13, 2008 12 pm - 5 pm Brewery Ommegang - Ommefest: Celebrating the 2008 Harvest Belgian foods, locally brewed Belgian beer, music, medieval games and amusements!
This event is a toast to the harvest season with fermented food, local beer and other locally grown foods.

Sept 13^th at the Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, NY is the annual HarvestFest. An old-time agricultural fair. Experience the traditional crafts, food and entertainment.

Sept. 20^th is "APPLE SALSA DAY" at FLY CREEK CIDER MILL, in Fly Creek. Join the "AppleFest" with music antique tractors and family fun.

Sept. 26^th Orpheus Theatre presents... the Broadway hit .... "A CHORUS LINE" at Oneonta State College's Fine Arts Building.

Sept. 27^th and Oct. 11 1pm - "Wild West" all aboard the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad and enjoy a step back in time... all the way back to the Wild West, with staged gunfights, train robberies and explosions. It's the Outlaws -v- the U.S. Marshalls. Plenty of action packed fun!

Sept 27^th 6pm "OKTOBERFEST" - Join in the fun, rich in history as you board the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad and step into the RR car loaded with authentic German food, beer, and live German music.

October 11, 2008 12 pm - 5 pm Brewery Ommegang ~ Waffles and Puppets 2008 It's our 11th birthday party: Waffles & Puppets & Beer! Terrific puppet shows, live performances and the famous Belgian waffles. Storytelling, sweet treats, live folk music, harvest foods, fresh cider and their latest concoction... Howe Cavern's cave aged ale!

Oct. 11 - 1pm - "Wild West" all aboard the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad and enjoy a step back in time... all the way back to the Wild West, with staged gunfights, train robberies and explosions. It's the Outlaws -v- the U.S. Marshalls. Plenty of action packed fun!