Andes

The Delaware County Department of Economic Development recently announced the approval of 10 projects for the first round of funding through the Micro Enterprise Program Start-up and Expansion Grant.‚ÄÇ
Through the start-up and expansion grant, new or expanding micro enterprise businesses are eligible to apply for a working capital grant of up to $5,000.

By Matthew J. Perry
Andes Central School, graduating nine students this year, has proven yet again that good things can come out of small packages.
Cheyenne Tait, the valedictorian for the class of 2008, has managed to draw a connecting line between a rural Catskill school district and the elite heights of education.

By Brian Sweeney
Six communities along Route 28 will soon have $500,000 in “smart growth” funds available to be used toward capital projects.
The funding was included as part of the recently adopted New York State budget. Communities that have committed to participate in this Catskill corridor initiative include the townships of Andes, Middletown, Shandaken and Olive, plus the villages of Fleischmanns and Margaretville.

By John Bernhardt
Local channel-surfing sports buffs could be in for a surprise this fall. Flicking through the channels, Delaware County enthusiasts might spot Andes graduate Ryan Little competing in the STIHL/TIMBERSPORTS Collegiate Series.

 

By John Bernhardt

As the calendar changes to April most folks in Delaware County have long since lost their enthusiasm for snow. People are itching for a couple of warm days and the chance to peel away the last layers of “cabin fever” and get started on some outside activities.

It was the best of three as Jefferson and Andes clashed in the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club basketball tournament over the weekend. The two teams met three times before the Andes squad was crowned the 2008 champions.

By John Bernhardt
Mysterious blue green light brightens the bay creating a magical, balmy night experience. Sixteen students from Andes Central School marveled as their kayaks sliced through Bioluminescent Bay illuminating her waters. Like shooting stars, fish flash by in the water.

By Matthew J. Perry
The Andes Central School Board of Education has approved a proposed budget for the coming school year that will contain administrative cuts along with increases for the program and capital budgets. In aggregate, the school expects a modest increase over this year’s expenditures.

Bilingual‚ÄÇstoryteller Gregorio Pedroza delights audiences of all ages with his imaginative tales told in both English and Spanish. This free concert, hosted by the Community Storytelling Troupe,‚ÄÇwill be held at the Andes Library, Friday March 28 at 6 p.m.

By Matthew J. Perry
After receiving a matching-fund grant for historical preservation and improvement, the Town of Andes is ready to begin a renovation of the Bohlman Public Library. Since the town planning board reviewed plans for the renovation last year, the approval of that body was not required for work to begin on the interior of the existing building.