As a result, the opera has been able to obtain federal and state grants, most of which are reinvested in the community. Glimmerglass has for 25 years shown itself to be a good and valuable institution and has provided benefits to Springfield and northern Otsego County well beyond any tax benefit it receives. Robert B. Schlather , Cooperstown Schlather is chairman of the Glimmerglass Opera Board of Trustees. Treat young people with understanding The youths of today are the caretakers of tomorrow. Society has changed tremendously over 30 years.
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Despite the things technology and media have done to speed up our world, the process of growing up is the same slow, painstaking struggle it has been since the start of time. As the school year comes to a close, youngsters will be out and about living, learning and growing. It is important for us as adults, teachers and seniors to reflect on our past. Recall our struggles and lessons and offer youths the same opportunities, dignity and respect we were given. We all practiced spontaneity while growing up.