Oneonta, NY

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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I can't think of barbecued chicken without thinking of Brooks House of Bar-B-Q in Oneonta, New York. I've been going to Brooks since I was a kid everytime we'd go to my grandfather's cabin in Gilbertsville.

Over the last 50+ years Brooks has grown from a small catering company, to a barbecue concession stand, to a restaurant, banquet hall and barbecue sauce production company. About a half hour from Cooperstown and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the restaurant has a display case with famous baseball players who've eaten there- including my favorite, Derek Jeter. Even Food Network's Rachael Ray included Brooks in her Cooperstown episode of "$40 a Day". They'll cater parties up to 100 miles from Oneonta- so even if you don't live or go to college there, they can bring a taste of Brooks to you. Or you can make it yourself- you can go to their website and order your own sauce.

During my family's Labor Day trip to the cabin, we had to stop at Brooks. I had the chicken and ribs combo- even though they're famous for their chicken, I can‘t pass up the ribs. And for dessert I had the most delicious strawberry shortcake. Wow, my mouth is watering already. So, if you're planning a visit to anywhere in the Leatherstocking region of New York, definitely make a stop at Brooks. Or better yet, plan a trip to Brooks and then stop at the other attractions in the area- like that National Baseball Hall of Fame and Howe Caverns!!!

Nathan enjoying his hot dog!!!

Drew eating some chicken he grabbed off my plate!!!

My necies, Daniele, Molly and Mia smiling bright for the camera!!!

A lot of food came out, but when we were finished, there wasn't much left except for big pile of napkins!!!

Brooks says it has the largest indoor charcoal pit in the east, and possiblity the country!!!

Out behind the restaurant is the banquet hall, picnic area, playground, gift shop and ice cream parlor!!!

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Thursday April 17th

On the turf field at SUNY Oneonta!

Parade at 6:30 pm from Tobey Hall to the field.

Pre- Game show will begin at 7pm, and kickoff will be at 8pm.

The game will consist of two 15 minute halves. with 500 players a side (1000 players total- 500 red, 500 white)

They are anticipating 1,000 players in attendance, which will break the school record. ( The first World's Largest Soccere Game at SUNY Oneonta took place 20 years ago, with 752 players in attendance) This year, they are commemorating their President, Dr. Donovan's last year in office and boosting school spirit. Players must be 18 years old. Any Oneonta resident or Alumni are encouraged to come play or watch the game. ( All participants will recieve a free t-shirt and can register at the field at 7pm.

There will be free beverages and snacks, and a 50/50 drawing and raffles. Profits will be donated to the Alan B. Donovan scholarship fund. There will also be other tables with giveaways and selling things.

For more information visit: www.oneonta.edu/wsig or contact wlsgcoord@oneonta.edu.

Come out and support your local college and community