You can’t overstate the importance of a reliable vehicle. It’s how you get to work, buy your groceries, and visit your loved ones. But, every car and truck will eventually need maintenance (or more) so finding a good mechanic is one of the first priorities for every automobile owner. Begin your search locally. There are many advantages in working with a “hometown” mechanic, not the least being the ability to develop a relationship. It’s important that you are able to speak with the person who actually does the work on your car so that they get to know you, your needs, and expectations. They will also benefit from the intimate knowledge that only a driver can have of the vehicle. In turn, you will develop an appreciation and trust for the skill set of the mechanic, how busy the shop is at any given time, and the average timeframes for various basic repairs; all of which will make your car’s...Read More >
Have you reached a point in your life or your personal finances where you’ve begun to consider parting with Grandma’s “heirlooms”or otherwise accumulated gold, silver, and jewelry? No doubt you’ve seen the TV commercials hawking money for gold and silver and wondered about the legitimacies of the deals being offered. Skepticism is an appropriate first instinct in such cases, and rather than blindly trusting the honesty of a pitchman, it makes sense to be prudent. Before you put your valuables in an envelope and send them anywhere, it’s a good strategy to have them appraised by a professional. And, just as you would if you were selling a car, you should consider having your older pieces cleaned before appraisal. If you’re selling gold or silver jewelry, make sure you’re receiving current market prices. (At the Silversmith-Goldsmith, for example, you’ll find those marked and updated daily on a wall-mounted chalkboard.) Here’s a tip: Some gold buyers will offer to pay for...Read More >
Have you driven past the Southside McDonald’s and wondered about the construction at the top of the hill? What are they building? The Courtyard by Marriott is getting a new neighbor; The same owners are currently building a brand new Holiday Inn Express! Set to open in the early fall, it’ll have 91 guestrooms, an indoor heated pool, a meeting room for small events and a beautifully landscaped patio with a fire pit! As residents of the area for more than 20 years, Rainbow Enterprises Inc. are already the proud owners of the Courtyard by Marriott as well as the Holiday Inn Express in Cooperstown. They are excited to further invest in their own community by adding an additional and affordable lodging option to the area. The new hotel is expected to provide 25-30 new jobs to local residents. Interviews and hiring is scheduled to begin in the summer, as they prepare to open. If you’d like to take a closer look at the Courtyard by...Read More >
A massage can be a relaxing and invigorating treat, a gift you give yourself or a loved one. But, when practiced by a licensed massage therapist with training and skills that address many of the body’s specific and often painful ailments, massage can be a therapeutic treatment. By incorporating a number of advanced modalities, therapeutic massage assists the body in its natural restorative functioning. Muscles are relaxed and tension released; blood and lymph circulation is enhanced, soft tissue is aided in repair, the body is calmed and made more receptive to healing, and the body is generally rejuvenated. Plantar fasciitis, carpel tunnel, TMJ, and sciatica are among the many other conditions that can be relieved through therapeutic massage. Injuries to the joints, shoulders, back, and more are often addressed as an addition to conventional medical treatment Whether to mitigate stress, anxiety, or depression; to assist in pain control, respiratory or digestive issues; or promote the healing of injuries, therapeutic massage...Read More >