http://www.thedailystar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 12 May 2008 07:51:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041509.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041509.html Although Earth Day has come and gone, its spirit of environmental awareness should remain with us all the time, not just once a year. But where do you start? From compost to compact fluorescents, weatherizing to water-saving, it can be overwhelming to tackle everything at once. In light of that, here's a month's worth of no-cost and low-cost things you can do to green up your life. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041511.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041511.html The State University College at Oneonta honored 248 students during its annual Community of Scholars/Students of Distinction reception May 7 in the Craven Lounge of the Morris Conference Center. Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:57 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041514.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041514.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041516.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_133041516.html Sat, 10 May 2008 07:44:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_131041511.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_131041511.html May 10: Remember that trash audit? It's time to put that knowledge into practice. Take a look at what you've been throwing out, and take that information to the grocery store. Look for products with minimal, recyclable or reusable packaging. Check out the bulk section. Fri, 09 May 2008 07:19:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_130041508.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_130041508.html May 9: Unplug. Pledge to go without your cell phone, PDA, computer or television for a day, a weekend or one evening each week. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:23:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_129041508.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_129041508.html If you are planning on selling your house or if it is listed and not moving, you'll want to attend Real Estate 101. The Friends of Huntington Memorial Library are presenting a program on how to sell your house quickly. Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_128041507.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_128041507.html The Cooperstown Farmers' Market will kick off its 2008 season Saturday with the annual Mother's Day celebration, featuring free carnations for moms with a live musical performance by Augmented Jazz Duo. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:13:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_127041512.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_127041512.html May 6: Take your house's temperature. The New York State Public Service Commission states that you can save at least 20 percent on heating costs by lowering the thermostat just 10 degrees for two eight-hour periods each day _ like when you're at work, or asleep. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_127041509.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_127041509.html Three faculty and staff members at the State University College of Technology at Delhi have received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence, the university's most prestigious honor. Thomas Recinella, associate professor of culinary arts, Jamie Rotter, assistant professor of culinary arts, and Joan Townsend, personnel associate, will be presented their awards at the college's Employee Appreciation Ceremony on the SUNY Delhi campus on May 21. Mon, 05 May 2008 07:16:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041512.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041512.html The Catskill Watershed Corp. will once again support groups and individuals who clean litter and other debris from streambanks in their neighborhoods. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:59 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041507.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041507.html Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041510.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041510.html The local chapter of Trout Unlimited met April 14. The meeting featured a program by Jon Nogaret of New Berlin about trout fishing in the tributaries of the Finger Lakes. Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:56 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041514.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_126041514.html Sat, 03 May 2008 09:37:00 +0000 http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_124041513.html http://www.thedailystar.com/communitynews/local_story_124041513.html May 3: Reclaim your rainwater. Diverting rainwater keeps it away from your house's foundation and benefits your yard and garden. Extensions added to your existing gutter system can direct water toward flowerbeds or your lawn.