Published: August 21, 2008 09:15 am         

Beautification winners named

Jane Forbes Clark, President of The Clark Foundation, announced recently the winners of the Cooperstown Beautification Program contest for 2008.

This year’s judges are Harry Teich and Robert Sutherland.

Teich, from Hartwick, owned and operated Snowden Hill Farms for 20 years. Sutherland is the Greenhouse Manager and Horticultural Instructor at SUNY Cobleskill.

Category I: Most Attractive Floral Display in a Business Setting. First, Richard and Kathryn Busse, All American Cafe, 99 Main St., Cooperstown. Judge’s Comments: Window boxes display a multitude of well balanced colors. A full, lush, eye-catching presentation. Second: Pioneer Patio Restaurant, Richard and Kathryn Busse, 46 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Judge’s Comments: A healthy, well-maintained display. Third: Law Office of Timothy Johnson, Timothy Johnson, 203 Main St., Cooperstown. Judge’s Comments:

An exceptionally well maintained, diverse container planting. Good use of color and plant material.

Category I, Honorable Mention: Pratt Hotel, Mr. C.J. Dimick, 50 Pioneer St., Cooperstown; Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Martin Tillapaugh, 28 Pioneer St., Cooperstown; Christmas Shoppe, Richard and Kathryn Busse, 46 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Category II: Most Effective Overall Planting Which Enhances a Residential Property, as Seen from the Street. First: Paul and Mary Kuhn, 51 Chestnut St. Judge’s Comments: Dramatic integration of garden and house colors creates a striking overall appearance. Second: Elisabeth Giffin, 90 Fair St. Judge’s Comments: A fine example of a mature, wellmaintained cottage garden.

Third: Robert and Claire Satriano, 68 Susquehanna Ave. Judge’s Comments: Creative and interesting use of curbside space along a main corridor. Category II, Honorable Mention: Linda Parmalee, 16 Glen Ave.; Richmond and Jeanne Hulse, 9 Pioneer St.; Paul and Ruth Schweinfurth, 15 Brooklyn Ave.

Category III: Most Appropriate Residential or Business Window Box or Boxes and/or Hanging Basket or Baskets. First: Richard and Barbara Havlik, 94 Fair St. Judge’s Comments: Well chosen plant material creating an abundance of color on a multi-level display. Second: Joan Wilbur, 12 Grove St. Judge’s Comments: An eyecatching mix of unique plants that have been obviously well maintained. Third: James and Debra Dow, 9 Orchard Lane.

Judge’s Comments: Eyecatching, even from a distance. These containers compliment a nicely landscaped residence.

Category III, Honorable Mention: Martha Grossi, 1 Old School Ct.; Donald and Mary Evans, 92 Fair St.