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LMV Announces Class of 2012

September 12, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Marcy, NY – Sept. 8, 2011) Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) kicked off its program year on Aug. 18-19 with orientation held on the SUNYIT campus in Marcy.

The day-and-a-half long orientation was designed to introduce the class members to LMV, prepare them for the program they’ll be part of until Graduation in May, 2012, and to get to know each other through a variety of activities, culminating in participation on SUNYIT’s Ropes Course.

The following individuals comprise the Class of 2012, LMV’s 22^nd class;

Lisa Barone, Air Force Research Laboratory; Sarah Bogar, HMO Workforce Investment Board; Matthew Briggs, Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig Insurance; James Brooks, MetLife; Michelle Brundage, AmeriCU Credit Union; Brandi Candido, Kids Oneida; Victoria Cataldo, SUNYIT Foundation; Matthew Cravis, Presbyterian Homes & Services; Lisa Davison, Berkshire Bank; Christopher Dovi, First Source Federal Credit Union; Nikki Eaton, Rome Memorial Hospital; Cindy Franco, Brown & Brown Insurance; EJ Gianforti, Revere Copper Products; Daniel Gonzalez, Quanterion Solutions; Laurie Hartman, SUNYIT; Nicole Howard, Remington Federal Credit Union; Jean Jacobson, Upstate Cerebral Palsy; Thomas Koehler, First Source Federal Credit Union; Patrick Kotary, Assured Information Security; Cherise Kujawski, Resource Center for Independent Living; Catrina Lennon, The House of the Good Shepherd; Brett Levitt, NBT Bank; Luis Lopez, Human Technologies Corporation; Christian Mercurio, City of Rome; Jacqueline Paladino, Adirondack Bank; Aaron Postiglione, Herkimer Area Resource Center; Edward Pulaski, Utica College; Nancy Roberts, Air Force Research Laboratory; Grant Roser, Roser Communications Network; Lisa Ross, Northland Communications; Karen Roth, Air Force Research Laboratory; Kyle Strife, New York Life Insurance Co.; Jamie Tuttle, Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority; Lisa Volo, Human Technologies Corporation; Kristin West, Upstate Cerebral Palsy.

The class has begun a 10 month program focused on developing leadership skills and bringing area leaders together with participants, to bring to light issues facing our region in the areas of Lifelong Learning, Healthcare, Quality of Life, Human Services, Government, Media & Promotion, Economic Development and Quality of Life.

Participants also work in small groups on projects to benefit nonprofits in the area.

To learn more about LMV, and find out how to enroll for next year’s class, email us at info@leadershipmohawkvalley.net.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Education, Government & Politics, Government & Politics, Government and Politics, Health, Health & Medicine, Mohawk Valley

Seeking Entrants for Motorcycle, Antique Tractor and Car Show

September 9, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Sept. 8, 2011) A Motorcycle, Antique Tractor and Car Show will be held at Herkimer County Community College on Saturday, October 1 from noon – 4 p.m. The show will be part of the College’s Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend event.

The College is seeking entrants for the show.

For more information or to enter an antique or classic car, truck, tractor or motorcycle in the show, contact Debra Lynch at 315-866-0300 ext. 8373. The deadline for preregistration is Friday, September 23. Registration is available online at www.herkimer.edu/fallfest/car_registration.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Automotive, Calendar of Events, Education, Herkimer Tagged With: Debra Lynch, Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer NY news

The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension Announces Informational Sessions for Prospective Child Care Providers

September 8, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Sept. 2011) These sessions familiarize those interested in becoming NYS certified family or group family child care providers with the application process, NYS regulations and services available to assist in start-up and beyond! Presented by Child Care Council staff

Dates, times & locations:
Herkimer County Sessions:
Wed., September 14 from 1 pm – 3 pm @ Basloe Library in Herkimer
Wed., September 21 from 6 pm – 8 pm @ Middleville Library
Wed., October 12 from 6 pm – 8 pm @ Little Falls Library
Thurs., November 17 from 6 pm – 8 pm @ Iion Library
Wed., December 14 from 6 pm – 8 pm @ Basloe Library in Herkimer

Madison County Sessions:
Wed., September 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Chittenango Library
Wed., October 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Hamilton Library
Wed., November 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. @ Canastota Library
Wed., December 14 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. @ Chittenango Library

Oneida County Sessions:
Thursday, Sept. 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Waterville Library
Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon @ Remsen Train Station
Wed, Nov. 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Wed., December 21, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ the Utica Public Library
Tues., January 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Farm & Home Center, Oriskany
Sat. February 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon @ Jervis Library, Rome
Tues., March 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Boonville Library, Boonville

Fee: no fee, however, pre-registration is required by calling Tammy at

223-7850 x 222.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Education, Herkimer, Ilion, Little Falls, Middleville, Opinion/Editorial

Herkimer College Board of Trustees Exec Committee to Meet

September 4, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY— Sept. 2011) The Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 7 at 5 p.m. in the Classroom Administration Building, room 243.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Education, Herkimer

Cultural Resources Council Offers Arts Grants

August 31, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Aug. 30, 2011) The Cultural Resources Council has expanded its role in providing grant support for Central New York artists and public arts programs.

A regional arts agency based in Syracuse, the CRC is now accepting applications for four different arts grant programs serving nine counties.

“The arts are an important element in the vitality of our communities,” said Steven Butler, CRC Executive Director. “In this time of economic retrenchment, we are pleased to offer support for arts activity in a wider geographic area.”

While the geographic reach of the four programs differs, support is now available to artists, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego and Oswego Counties. Potential applicants should check the specific program descriptions to determine eligibility.

Community Arts Grants are offered to not-for-profit organizations that sponsor community-based arts projects. Grants of $500 to $5,000 are awarded competitively for activities such as performances, arts festivals, exhibitions, public arts classes, mural projects, and many other programs that enhance local cultural life.

Funds are provided by the State and Local Partnership Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), through its Decentralization initiative. Counties served by CRC Community Arts Grants are: Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. Applications must be received by November 1.

Individual Artist Grants are offered to artists in the visual, performing, literary and media arts for carrying out creative projects that strengthen their connection to the community. Grants of $1,000 are awarded for activities such as the creation of art in public places; the creation of new music, choreography or scripts for public performance; the creation and public dissemination of film or video works.

Funds are provided by the State and Local Partnership Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), through its Decentralization initiative. Counties served by CRC Individual Artist Grants are Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego.

Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) are grants of $200 to $1,500 offered to working artists in all disciplines for specific opportunities that significantly benefit their career development. The CRC is one of eight regional organizations throughout New York who administer this program for the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

The CRC administers Strategic Opportunity Stipends for artists residing in Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego Counties. Applications must be received by Sept. 12 or April 5.

Art$TART Grants of $500 to $2,000 support creative teaching partnerships between schools (Pre-K through Grade 12) and arts organizations or individual artists.

With funds from the Arts Education Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, the program supports curriculum-related projects in public or private schools of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego counties. Applications must be received by Nov. 15.

Details and application procedures for all CRC arts grant programs are available on the CRC website at www.mycnyarts.org. The website also provides a listing of currently scheduled information meetings throughout Central New York.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Art, Art & Culture, Art and Culture, Education, Syracuse Tagged With: cultural resources council, Syracuse NY news

BCCE Hosts Free Course Event

August 31, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Aug. 29, 2011) The BOCES Consortium of Continuing Education (BCCE) will host a free course event to showcase its adult and continuing education program to the public. Area residents can visit the campus, meet teachers and see class demonstrations.

The event will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8, 2011.

The Sept. 7 event will be at the Madison-Oneida BOCES campus, 4937 Spring Road, Verona.

The Sept. 8 event will be at the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford. Call 793-8696 with questions and to RSVP for either location.

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

Baltimore Woods Schedules September Activities

August 25, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Pictured Astronomer Bob Piekiel sets up his telescopes for a star party and Stephen Spoto caught a frog at Baltimore Woods.

(Marcellus, NY – Sept. 2011) The following events have been scheduled for the month of September at Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

Sept. 10 Art Gallery Reception 2-4pm

Everyone is invited to visit the art gallery, meet wildlife artist Bob Ripley and view the exhibit Natural Selections. Enjoy an afternoon of art and good company. Admission and parking are free; this event is open to the public.

Sept. 12 Nature’s Little Explorer’s: Bugs and Slugs 10-11:30am

Join us for a log rollin’ good time! We’ll explore The Woods on a scavenger hunt for….you guessed it! Bugs and Slugs! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline is September 10th. $8/child (member); $12/child (nonmember); adults free.

Sept. 12 Home School Expeditions: Fabulous Frogs 1-2:30pm

Hop on over to Phillips Pond and explore the fabulous world of frogs! Be sure to wear clothes that will get muddy! Meet at the lower parking lot. Registration deadline is September 10th. $8/child (member); $12/child (nonmember); adults free.

Sept. 16 Star Party: Elusive Planets 8-10pm

The summer skies are sinking and the fall skies are taking over. Many distant galaxies can be viewed as distant patches of light in a telescope, plus the elusive planets Uranus and Neptune. $5 for members, $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family. Back-up date: Sept. 17th

Sept. 18 envIRONmental CHEF homegrown 4-6:30pm

Celebrity Chefs Compete in Cook-Off Competition. Four of the area’s best chefs cook-off in a culinary competition using local foods. Sous chefs are chosen from patron ticket holders, and the audience members are the judges! Sampling tables of locally grown and produced foods connect people to the abundance available in CNY. Tickets on sale now: Patron admission includes chance to be a sous-chef at the event and a mystery swag bag. This event is held in memory of Jean Graham, and is a fundraiser for Baltimore Woods Nature Center. Visit www.baltimorewoods.org for full information and tickets.

Sept. 21 Cool Bugs!: An Evening with Steven Daniels 7-8:30pm

Join Steven Daniels, an expert on butterflies, as he takes a closer look into the extraordinary lives and lifestyles of our 6-legged friends. This fascinating lecture is designed for older children and adults. $5 for members; $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.

Sept. 24 Barefoot Hike 1-2:30pm

Free your feet! Come feel the earth under your soles again at Baltimore Woods, as Barefoot Bob (official member of the Barefoot Society of CNY) reconnects you to this underutilized mode of transportation. Join Bob for a half-mile barefoot hike along the Valley Trail over grass, wooden bridges, leaves and soil. Accommodates 5-20. This program is not intended for families with strollers. $5 for members; $15/family; $8 for nonmembers, $25/family.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center is located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108. Hours: Interpretive Center is open M-F 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Sundays. The hiking trails and parking are free and open every day from dawn to dusk.

Baltimore Woods Nature in the City brings authentic natural science learning to K-6 grade urban school children. Supported by the Syracuse City School District and corporate sponsors, tied to the Syracuse City School District curriculum and New York State Science Standards, lesson content supports teachers while directly impacting students. Holding programs in parks and neighborhood green spaces as well as the classroom, students’ earliest learning experiences in the sciences are relevant, meaningful and fun.

Visit www.baltimorewoods.org for more information.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Education, Environment and Nature, Environment and Nature, Marcellus, Syracuse, Youth

Herkimer College, Ilion Fire Department Plan 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

August 25, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY— Sept. 2011) Herkimer County Community College is coordinating with the Ilion Fire Department to organize a Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. The Remembrance Ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Ilion firehouse, 1 Central Ave., Ilion. It will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and is expected to run approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The Master of Ceremonies will be Steve McMurray, WKTV news director, and president of the Frankfort Volunteer Fire Department. Guest speakers will include Dr. Ann Marie Murray, president of Herkimer County Community College, as well as local government officials.

A highlight of the ceremony will be the unveiling of a piece of steel girder from the World Trade Center Twin Towers that will be mounted in front of the Ilion firehouse. The girder was presented to the Ilion Fire Department in recognition of their personnel who responded to the emergency in New York City on Sept. 11.

There will be coffee and donuts at the firehouse following the ceremony, and members of the regional Lions Club “Leo’s” youth group will be collecting food items to kick-off an autumn food drive in support of the Frankfort/Ilion Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations in support of the Food Pantry will be accepted.

For more information contact Ilion Fire Chief James P. Trevett (315) 894-6048; or Daniel Sargent, Assistant to the President at HCCC, (315) 866-0300, ext. 8525.

Herkimer County Community College has hosted an annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony for the community for the last three years.

Filed Under: Annoucements, Announcements, Calendar of Events, Education, Frankfort, Herkimer, Ilion, Veteran's Corner

Son of Military Hero Receives Scholarship

August 24, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Dulles, VA – The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund recently announced that Williamstown resident Joseph Capparelli Jr. has been awarded a college scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year. Joseph is currently a freshman at the Hartwick College. This scholarship is given to the sons and daughters of military heroes who have been killed, classified as a Prisoner of War (POW), Missing in Action (MIA), or permanently disabled as the result of an operational mission or training accident.

“This scholarship is a tribute to those who have risked life or limb to defend our country,” proclaimed Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon. “To help the sons and daughters of military heroes achieve a college education is, for us, an honor. We believe it is the responsibility of every American to help care for those our military heroes have left behind.”

Jospeh’s father, Joseph Caparelli Sr., was an E-4 in the United States Army when he was classified 100 percent permanently disabled as a result of a service connected incident. He was awarded a number of medals and commendations including the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.

“Growing up with a disabled dad has actually showed me how to do more things than a dad without disabilities,” explained Joseph. “I’ve learned how to work on cars, lawnmowers, and even helped build our home.”

Joseph’s attended Altmar-Parish Williamstown High School. He participated in football, track and field, weightlifting, and ski club in high school. He also achieved a High Honor Roll distinction.

The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $4 million to the sons and daughters of military heroes. To learn more about Freedom Alliance and the Scholarship Fund please visit www.FAScholarship.com or www.FreedomAlliance.org.

Filed Under: Education, Parish, Williamstown, Youth

HCCC to Unveil Snow Leopard Mount

August 24, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY – Aug. 2011) Herkimer County Community College will unveil a recently mounted snow leopard, along with its rearticulated skeleton, on Wednesday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cogar Gallery, located in the McLaughlin College Center.

A critically endangered animal, the snow leopard was donated to the College by the Utica Zoo where it died of natural causes. The full body mount was prepared by Louis Spina of Rome Taxidermy, and the rearticulated skeleton was created by Skulls Unlimited of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The snow leopard mount and skeleton will be added to the College’s collection of other animal mounts and specimens. According to Biology Professor Ronald Carvin, it is extremely rare to have possession of both the mount and the skeleton in one location.

A bobcat and cougar from the College’s collection will also be on display at the unveiling. The event is free and open to the public.

Filed Under: Art, Art & Culture, Art and Culture, Calendar of Events, Education, Herkimer

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