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Palmer Opera House kicks off fundraising drive BY KATHRYN ROSS CUBA — It is once again time to show support to raise cultural awareness through musical and stage productions at the Palmer Opera House. Theater manager and director Michele Conklin has sent notice that the 2022 membership drive is underway and will continue through the year. “The support of sponsors or members helps to strengthen an attraction that draws visitors from outside our area,” she said. “These important contributions help to ensure that the Palmer Opera House will be here for future generations to enjoy.”
The Palmer Opera House is a non-profit organization under the auspices of the Cuba Friends of Architecture and is a member-supported and volunteer-assisted organization. Conklin said there is a wide range of donation options in the fundraiser. For an annual donation of $35 donors will receive a membership card, listing in the Palmer House and Event Center programs and on the website, a Palmer House souvenir, attendance to a members only appreciation event, and free tickets to a show of the donor’s choice all dependent upon COVID criteria. The sponsorship levels are Stagehand for donation of $35
to $49; Chorus for donation of $50 to $99; Supporting Role for donation of $100 to $249; Principle Role for a donation of $250 to $499; Lead Role for a donation of $500 to $999; Director for a donation of $1,000 and up. Show sponsorships are also available at various levels. Conklin is available to assist donors with any questions or to customize their donations. Call (585) 209-5512 for help. Make checks payable to Cuba Friends of Architecture and send to the Palmer Opera House and Event Center to the attention of Michelle Conklin at 12 W. Main St., Cuba, NY, 14727. MEANWHILE, Palmer
volunteers are also getting ready for their first soup and chili sales fundraiser of the year, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Cups are $3, bowls are $4 and quarts are $8. Call (585) 209-5512. Soup and chili sales are also set for Feb. 5 and March 5. OVER THE LAST two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, like other businesses and organizations, the Palmer Opera House has kept its doors open with a variety of creative programs, Conklin said. In order to stay afloat, the
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positions of authority?” he said. “Very simple. Positions of authority are for service, not power.” While serving, Stockin said the chair will lead the body and guide the process, but it is not all about his agenda. He said he wants to see the legislators work together with the county administrators, departments and employees when addressing needs in Allegany County and moving it forward. Stockin broke down how everyone will best work together into four expectations: · Listen to and respect each other. · Attack issues, not people. · Trust and believe. · Confidentiality. “These are really common sense things for optimal success in any group,” he said. “I have great confidence in the 2022 Legislature. We have opportunities before us and I have no doubt we will see some significant strides forward while dealing at the same time with inevitable challenges.” Meanwhile, Stockin said COVID-19 and the state mandates will continue to be a challenge. He also said he’s confident they will see further development and in a number of vacant commercial properties, continue to work on reducing the county tax rate, the ARPA funds will
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BELMONT — Allegany County officials welcomed new leadership for 2022 with plans to work together as a team to tackle the county’s needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Allegany County Board of Legislators on Jan. 3 named Philip G. Stockin, R-Caneadea, to the post of chairman of the board. Stockin succeeds longtime chairman Curt Crandall, R-Belfast, who did not seek a new term for the first time in 20 years. Stockin, an incumbent for District 1 and re-elected in November, said during a message to the board that he is aware of his predecessor’s shoes he is being asked to fill but is confident the challenge will be met. “I have been around the block a few times — around a number of different blocks — all of which combined, have yielded many experiences and perspectives which should aid me in serving as Chairperson of the Legislature,” he said. “I am, however, under no illusions as to the task ahead.” As with most every service position Stockin has held, he said wanting to be chairman was a three-step process: being asked by others to serve, discussing it with family and close friends and praying about it. “They tell me I now have power, authority. So, what is my understanding of
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