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Scammers Offer Phony SNAP Application Assistance

September 28, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

There have been reports of individuals placing ads on the internet, sometimes located on the side of legitimate articles, offering assistance for filling out SNAP applications.

The links will take you to another website where you may be asked to provide personal information, including credit card information. Do NOT provide this information. It can be used to allow other individuals to make unauthorized purchases on your credit card, or gain access to your bank accounts.

If you see any ad on the internet offering SNAP application assistance with a corresponding link, don’t click on it. Never provide any personal information, including credit card information on an unsecure Web Site. SNAP employees or service providers will never ask you for credit card information or for anything not on your State Agency application.

If you have already fallen victim to this or a similar scam, contact your credit card company immediately. You may also choose to file a police report. For more information on identity theft, please visit: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/.

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Author Provides ‘Insightful Observations’ with New Book

September 28, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(New Berlin, NY – Sept. 2011) What is a person without values? Roy E. Disney once said “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” It is important for people to know what they believe in and what they stand for. Author Christopher Greco professes his thoughts and feelings to the world with That’s My Opinion, Period! (published by AuthorHouse).

“I know that it is so easy to lose sight of what is really important in life and I wanted to bring my ideas, thoughts, and opinions to the table to open up the mind of the reader to better understand and accept these life values,” explains Greco. “You probably hear all the time on the news the same old thoughts and opinions about such topics like education, politics, money, health and more…I wanted to bring new thoughts and opinions about these topics to show the reader that there is more than one opinion out there.”

On “being heard”:

There is nothing wrong with being heard. A lot of people have had great and wonderful ideas. Some people inspire others to think differently or to look at certain things differently as a result of simply listening to other peoples’ perspectives and opinions. However, being heard 24/7 is not the way to go through life. Whether you know that you are one of these people or not, understanding and accepting that you are indeed one of these people, will lead you faster to understanding that people around you also want to be heard as well.

That’s My Opinion, Period! presents a thought-provoking outlook of Greco’s candid thoughts and observations.

Greco, a local New Yorker who graduated out of the public school system, traveled the country and has meet some very interesting people along the way. He has one goal in life: to make a positive difference in the world.

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Group Organizes To Combat Invasive Species

September 26, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Sept. 26, 2011) The Central and Western New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy has partnered with state agencies, conservation groups and environmental organizations throughout a five county area to address the threat posed by non-native plants and animals, a.k.a “invasive species”

An invasive species is a plant, animal or insect that is non-native to the local ecosystem and whose introduction is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Examples of these alien invaders include: Japanese Knotweed, a plant that, if left uncontrolled, will dominate other more desirable plants and cause destruction to wildlife habitat. The Emerald Ash Borer, an insect that directly threatens nearly all of New York’s Ash trees. Water Chestnut, (not to be confused with the edible water chestnut) an aquatic plant that will completely dominate and render recreational waterways un-usable.

As part of a statewide initiative to address invasive species, representatives from numerous organizations spread across five counties have formed what is known as a Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM). These five counties include; St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida and Oswego counties. Together the group in known as the St. Lawrence – Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO-PRISM). Other PRISM’s in New York State include the Finger Lakes PRISM.

According to Rob Williams, Invasive Species Program Coordinator “the partners in the SLELO region have a tremendous opportunity to improve how invasive species are managed and to reduce the potential negative economic, human and environmental impact posed by these invasive species”.

Some of the initiatives that the SLELO partners hope to undertake include: developing a five-year strategic plan, prevention of new species being introduced into the region, actual control and containment of existing species, information exchange among the general public and partners, cooperation and collaboration among all who are interested. “We are always glad to have new volunteers help with our efforts” Williams states and “those who would like more information on our efforts are welcome to call the SLELO main office at (315) 387-3600 or visit our website at www.sleloinvasives.org”.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Environment and Nature, Environment and Nature, Jefferson County, Oswego County

National 4-H Week Kicks Off with ‘Cache In – Trash Out’ Event

September 26, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Jefferson County, NY – Oct. 2011) The Furry Friends 4-H Dog Club is hosting a Cache In – Trash Out Event at Black Pond Wildlife Management Area on Oct. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. This is being organized to kickoff National 4-H Week (10/2 thru 10/8).

This is a perfect fit for this year’s theme, ‘Join the Revolution of Responsibility.’ These events are held within the geocaching community and local cachers come and help clean up a designated area.

Black Pond WMA, located in southern Jefferson County, is a wetland complex featuring beach, dunes, marsh, and woods. It is an important habitat for both migratory and breeding birds along the Lake Ontario shore.

For more information about 4-H or the event contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County at 315-788-8450.

To learn more about geocaching and other CITO events go to www.geocaching.com.

Filed Under: Agriculture, Annoucements, Announcements, Calendar of Events, Environment and Nature, Environment and Nature, Jefferson County, Youth

Conservatives Nominate Judge Merrell for Supreme Court Justice

September 26, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Lowville, NY – Sept. 22, 2011) In a surprise move at their convention on Sept. 20, the Conservative Party delegates from the six counties in the Fifth Judicial District selected Democrat Charles Merrell to run for one of the four state Supreme Court seats on the November ballot.

Judge Merrell, County, Surrogate and Family Court judge in Lewis County since 2003, has also been an acting state Supreme Court justice since 2007. He is one of several Democrats in the race, but the only one nominated by the Conservative Party.

Delegate Bernie Ment, the chairman of the DeWitt Conservative Party committee, explained that judicial experience was the key factor in the party’s decision to nominate Judge Merrell. “He is the one candidate who had experience on the bench as an acting state Supreme Court justice,” Ment said.

“One of the primary slogans for my campaign is Experience Matters,” said Judge Merrell. “It’s very satisfying to see that the Conservative Party feels the same way.”

The Democrats in the Fifth Judicial District held their convention on Saturday, Sept. 24 at party headquarters in Syracuse.

To find out more about Judge Charles Merrell and his campaign for State Supreme Court, visit www.electmerrell.com or www.facebook.com/electmerrell

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Cops/Crime/Courts, Cops/Crime/Courts, Government & Politics, Government & Politics, Government and Politics, Herkimer County Agencies & Organizations, Onondaga County Agencies and Organizations, Opinion/Editorial, Oswego County, Syracuse

Byrne Dairy Named Official Chocolate Milk Sponsor of The Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon

September 25, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 23, 2011) Achieve Fitness, LLC announced today Byrne Dairy as the official chocolate milk sponsor of the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 16, 2011, as well as the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 14 and 15.

As an official sponsor, Byrne Dairy will distribute samples to participants and get frequent mentions during the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. The company will also have booth space at the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo and assist at the finish-line recovery station, where runners can relax and refuel.

“In addition to health benefits such as building strong bones and muscles, milk also serves as an effective recovery drink,” said Brian Collins, principle owner of Achieve Fitness, LLC, management company for the Inaugural Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon. “So it’s only fitting we partner with Byrne Dairy to help promote the role dairy can play in supporting active lifestyles.”

Kate Byrne, Sales and Marketing Specialist states, “We are very excited to be a part of this race in its opening year, and to help aid runners in their recovery as they cross the finish line. We look forward to talking with the athletes at the Health and Wellness Expo and will provide materials on the many benefits of drinking low fat chocolate milk after a strenuous exercise. Byrne Dairy looks forward to a great race this year and in the years to follow as this race continues to grow.”

Byrne Dairy recently won first place – with a perfect score of 100 percent – in the 2011 New York State Fair Fluid Milk Quality Competition. The competition included milk samples from 21 New York State plants that were evaluated by Cornell University’s Department of Food Science for flavor, bacteria, butterfat and freezing point.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Business & Finance, Business and Finance, Calendar of Events, Health, Health & Medicine, Sports, Syracuse

Cleveland Artisan Wins ‘Maker’s Choice Award’ at Annual Rustic Furniture Fair

September 23, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Pictured from left are: Jeannie Ridgeway, Unique Woodworks; David M. Kahn, Adirondack Museum Executive Director; and Wayne Ignatuk, Swallowtail Studio.

(Cleveland, Blue Mountain Lake, NY – Sept. 2011) More than 55 talented rustic artisans from across the United States gathered at the Adirondack Museum on Sept. 9, 10 and 11 for the 24th Annual Rustic Furniture Fair.

Each year artisans are honored with the Maker’s and People’s Choice awards. The awards are determined by ballot: the rustic artisans select outstanding work by a peer; Rustic Furniture Fair visitors choose the winner of the People’s Choice award.

Jeannie Ridgeway, Unique Woodworks of Cleveland received the Maker’s Choice Award. Jeannie has been making rustic furniture for 14 years, and has been exhibiting at the Fair for nine years.

Wayne Ignatuk, Swallowtail Studio in Jay received the People’s Choice Award. Wayne has been building rustic furniture full time since 1998, and began showing at the Rustic Furniture Fair that year as well.

Filed Under: Announcements, Art, Art & Culture, Art and Culture, Cleveland

Paint, Chemical and Household Hazardous Waste Facility closes for Season Sept. 30

September 22, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Utica, NY – Sept. 2011) The Oneida-Herkimer Household Hazardous Waste Facility will close for the 2011 season on Friday, Sept. 30.

Residents of Oneida and Herkimer Counties may continue to deliver paints, herbicides, pesticides, cleaners, chemicals and other household hazardous wastes through the month of September to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at the end of Leland Ave., Utica as per the following schedule:

MONDAY – FRIDAY: 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

The Facility will continue to accept used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, empty propane cylinders (under 100 lbs.), batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, cooking oil, computers and electronics equipment year-round.

Any questions call: Superintendent of Waste Collection Bill Schrader at 733-1224 ext. 1100.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Environment and Nature, Environment and Nature, Herkimer County Agencies & Organizations

Rehab Tech Practitioner Earns BOC Designation

September 21, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 19, 2011) Rehabilitation Technologies of Syracuse announced that Jeremiah Hall, CP, CTPO, BOCPO, has received certification in prosthetics and orthotics from Board of Certification/Accreditation, International (BOC). Hall is a third generation practitioner, following the career path of his father and grandfather.

To receive BOCPO designation, practitioners must meet eligibility requirements in education, patient care, and experience, complete an exam series successfully, and attest to upholding the ethics and standards of the organization.

Hall has worked in the prosthetics and orthotics field for nearly 20 years and is an ABC-Certified Prosthetist and a Certified Prosthetic-Orthotic Technician. He earned his associate’s degree in specialized technology at the Median School of Allied Health, Pittsburgh.

Hall resides in Pennellville with his wife, Erika.

RehabTech’s patient care facility is located at 1101 Erie Blvd., East, Ste. 209, Syracuse.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Employment, Health, Health & Medicine, Pennellville, Syracuse

Herkimer College to hold Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Oct. 1

September 21, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 20, 2011) Herkimer County Community College is kicking off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October with a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1. Registration begins at 10 a.m. in the recreation gymnasium, located in the Physical Education building.

Assemblyman Marc Butler, honorary chair, will make remarks prior to the start. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. Community members are welcome to participate. The walk is part of Fall Fest/Alumni Weekend at HCCC.

There is a $5 suggested donation per participant. The first 50 donating participants will receive a breast cancer t-shirt. The length of the outdoor walk on campus is one mile. Goodie bags and light refreshments will be served in the Bookstore atrium at the conclusion of the event.

Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to conduct life saving research, prevention, early detection and search for a cure. HCCC students, faculty and staff will hold various events throughout the month in support of breast cancer awareness.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Calendar of Events, Education, Health, Herkimer

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