Super Job on the Paper.

BOB:


Super job on the paper. I sure hope the people appreciate the job your doing with it.

I was a good friend of Paul and Nancy Miller and there family when I lived in Copake, in fact one of my buddys and I used to cut wood every weekend at the farm. What a shame that was. You sure have your hands full. Thanks for the pictures.

Walt

I Believe the Old Holsapple House Deserves a Historical Designation

Bob,

First let me congratulate the Democrats on their effort to bring better government to Copake.  I note that there is a around the clock group looking for things to bring life back to the center of Copake.

I researched the history of Copake and the area.  I believe the old Holsapple House deserves a historical designation.  I believe it is possible it could be opened as a place for fine dining and parties.  I note there presently isn’t a bar in Copake.  I can remember when Ray Burch tended bar there in a white coat and tie.  It was the place in town for Sunday Dinner.  

The condition of the building is such that it would take a sizable investment to bring about what I might envision as a successful enterprise.  Perhaps some of the funds would need to come from a government grant.  First it must be determined if the project is feasible.  It would require a study by a competent firm to determine what price range would be appropriate for the area.  Room rental could also be a factor. There are firms that have census data that could help.

I note Ben Ackley long championed the hotel becoming a better establishment.  Perhaps seed funds could be acquired with the help of some family members and the Rheinstrom funds administered by Ed Harrington.  I believe Mr. Rheinstrom would approve of spending funds for this project.  Another key factor would be finding a young competent person to run it.  Perhaps such a person could be found at the Culinary Institute. 

As a promotional event I still believe a Big Thunder Day would help and could be a lot of fun. It is based on the day Sheriff Miller was confronted at what was then Sweet’s Tavern in 1844.

Grant Langdon