{"headline18"/}ATV donated to Otsego dept.
COOPERSTOWN _ The Otsego County Sheriff's Department has been given a $12,000 ``Big Country'' fire and rescue all-terrain vehicle by Iver Lindberg of Springfield, who operates Springfield Tractor and Implement.
The vehicle can be used to reach accident victims who are off the road, to fight brush fires, and to respond to other emergencies where deputies have to travel in fields and in the woods, according to Sheriff Richard Devlin.
``This vehicle has been used twice since we received it, once for a search-and-rescue and another time for a patrol detail,'' said Devlin, who thanked Lindberg for the donation. ``We've made this vehicle available to other agencies whenever they need it.''
Lindberg said the Cub Cadet ``six-by-four'' is a rugged, well-performing machine. Last year, he gave a similar model to the Cooperstown Fire Department.
``I just like to get these machines out to the public where a lot of people get to use them,'' he said Monday.
{"headline18"/}Zone receives $6,500 for work
RICHFIELD SPRINGS _ The Zone Community Center has received $6,500 from the Anna L. Mabey Foundation to continue interior work in its new community and youth center, situated at the corner of Ann and Walnut streets in Richfield Springs.
Volunteers gathered May 3 to begin installing insulation, according to Jackie Hinkley, spokeswoman for the organization.
People who would like to volunteer to help finish the building may call (315) 858-3200, and those who would like to contribute to the project may write to the Zone Community Center, P.O. Box 108, Richfield Springs, NY 13439.
{"headline18"/}OCCA given $2,760 grant
COOPERSTOWN _ The Otsego County Conservation Association has received a $2,760 grant from the Boat U.S. Foundation to create signs and fliers that raise awareness about invasive species in local waterways.
OCCA is creating materials that focus on Eurasian milfoil, water chestnuts and zebra mussels.
The materials will be distributed locally, and signs will be posted at Goodyear, Canadarago and Otsego lakes.
{"headline18"/}City lawn rules are in effect
ONEONTA _ The city of Oneonta Code Enforcement Office is reminding property owners about the lawn ordinance, which takes effect annually May 1.
Property owners are required to cut, trim or remove brush, high grass, rubbish and weeds from their premises in order to control the breeding of insects or vermin and prevent the spread of noxious weeds.
The control of lawns is also deemed necessary to ensure visibility at intersections and curved sections of streets.
The cutting of grass every three weeks from May 1 to Oct. 1 of each year is considered to be compliant with city code.
The city is authorized to conduct yard work on properties it deems to be out of compliance and bill the property owner the cost of the work plus a 50 percent administrative fee.
Those who have questions may call the Code Enforcement Office at 433-3435.
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