(Onondaga County, NY – Aug. 2011) The Friends of John Stone For Supreme Court Justice is pleased to announce that the Onondaga County Veterans Party has endorsed John Stone in his candidacy for Supreme Court Justice in the New York State Fifth Judicial District.
The Fifth Judicial District includes Onondaga, Oneida, Oswego, Herkimer, Jefferson and Lewis counties.
(Utica, NY – July 29, 2011) On Oct. 19, The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties will welcome Newark, New Jersey mayor Cory Booker as the inaugural presenter for The Community Foundation Speaker Series. He will speak about “How to Change the World with Your Bare Hands” at 7 p.m. at the Stanley Theater in Utica.
The Community Foundation is offering college students and high schools students in grades 9 through 12 one complimentary ticket each for this event. To facilitate distribution of these to students, The Community Foundation requests that teaching faculty, advisors and/or administrators contact Foundation Director of Marketing and Communications Anne White at 315-735-8212 or awhite@foundationhoc.org to request tickets no later than September 12, 2011.
Tickets will be available to the general public at $10 each beginning on Monday, Aug. 8. They can be purchased through the Stanley box office Monday through Friday from 10-5 in person at the theater or by phone at 315-724-4000. They will also be available online at ticketmaster.com.
About Cory Booker
Widely considered a rising star on the American political landscape, Booker was elected mayor of Newark for two consecutive terms, in 2006 and 2010. Under his leadership, Newark’s mission is “to set a national standard for urban transformation by marshalling its resources to achieve security, economic abundance and an environment that is nurturing and empowering for individuals and families.”
The series Brick City on the Sundance Channel chronicles the efforts of Mayor Booker and the residents of Newark as they work together to realize the city’s mission.
Cory Booker earned his B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University, a B.A. in Modern History from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar and completed his law degree at Yale University.
Booker was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2011 and has been a featured guest on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, NBC’s Meet the Press and PBS’s Charlie Rose.
For more information about The Community Foundation’s work in Herkimer and Oneida counties, visit www.foundationhoc.org or call (315) 735-8212.
(Herkimer, NY – July 28, 2011) As part of a campaign to create healthy places to live, work, and play in Herkimer County, Herkimer County HealthNet and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County have designed and printed a Herkimer County Local Foods Map. Made possible by funds from the New York State Department of Health for the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play initiative, the Herkimer County Local Foods Map lists foods that are produced and available for sale in Herkimer County by local producers.
The Herkimer County Local Foods map lists farmers, their contact information, foods they produce, and their location on the map. In addition, a harvest calendar which lists the seasons for specific foods as well as information about Herkimer County farmers’ markets is included. The maps will be distributed to local businesses and organizations throughout Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley.
Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc., along with other agencies in NY State administers the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, & Play grant to prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes by increasing physical activity and increasing healthy eating. Herkimer County HealthNet has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County in an effort to promote healthy eating and increasing the use of farmers’ markets.
For more information regarding locations where the maps are available to pick up, please call Herkimer County HealthNet at (315) 867-1499 or Cornell Cooperative Extension (315) 866-7920. To view the online version of this map, please visit http://farmmarket.herkimerhealthnet.com.
(Herkimer, NY – July 26, 2011) Online applications are available for the 35th Anniversary Herkimer County Arts & Crafts Fair, to be held November 12 & 13, 2011 at Herkimer County Community College. You can go online to www.herkimer.edu/ac.
To receive an application by mail, contact the Herkimer County College Foundation at 315-866-0300, ext. 8459.
The Fair, sponsored by the Herkimer County College Foundation, benefits student scholarships at HCCC. This well known fair is one of the largest and most respected in New York. The juried show features talented artisans showcasing their works including oil painting, jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, weaving, dolls, textiles and more.
The 35th Anniversary Fair will be held Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is $4. The campus is handicapped accessible and offers plenty of free parking.
(Herkimer, NY – July 22, 2011) Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc. announces the appointment of five new board members.
“The staff and current board of Herkimer County HealthNet are happy to welcome our new board members. Herkimer County HealthNet is working hard to insure that its board is representative of all the health and human service organizations to serve Herkimer County residents. By engaging new board members, we better work toward improving the health and well-being of individuals who live, work, play, and learn in Herkimer County.” said Adam Hutchinson, Executive Director of Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc.
The new members are:
The five new members join the 28-member board that oversees HCHN’s finances, policies and practices, programs, strategic planning and other activities.
(Richfield Springs, NY – July 2011) Beat the heat on Sunday, July 24 with an evening Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs minor league baseball game featuring milk and cookies and Cabot Cheese complimentary refreshments. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Field in Little Falls, NY.
“It’s going to be a great night of baseball. Our dairy promotion team has a lively line-up of games to remind you that milk and dairy products can be a healthy snack during any outing,” says Jennifer Hula, Herkimer County Dairy Princess. “No matter what your age, keep your body healthy by having three servings of milk and dairy products each day.”
Contestants will be sought for the games that include pizza box races, milk chugging from baby bottles, cup stacking and wheelbarrow races with milk can obstacles. And keep your eye out for the mascot duel between our Cow and the DiamondDawg.
Giveaways at the gate include baseballs and “got milk” wristbands compliments of Herkimer County Farm Bureau and Herkimer County Dairy promotion, respectively.
Specials thanks goes to the Herkimer Vet Associates for being lead coordinator of Dairy Night and thank you to these sponsors for supporting our event: Ag Radio Network, Gehring Farm and Insight Dairy of Little Falls, Kirk Schwasnick, Herkimer Co. Legislature, Saunders Sears in Herkimer and Stizel’s Waterpoint Farm.
Herkimer County is one of many counties across New York State coordinating dairy promotion activities for explaining dairy farmers understand the importance of protecting our natural resources and their commitment for providing high-quality milk begins with top-notch care of their cows.
To invite the Dairy Princess and members of her court to speak to your school, church, Rotary/Lions Club, share recipes, or participate in an event, please contact Mitzi Hula at (315) 858-0074 or hcdairyprincess@hotmail.com.
To see the complete DiamondDawg game schedule, visit www.mydiamondawgs.com.
Pictured are LEAF interns Doris Flores, Roshanda Price and Anel Mota repairing a foot bridge at Lake Julia in Remsen.
(Utica, NY – July 15, 2011) The natural beauty of the Herkimer and 
Oneida county region is one of its greatest assets, attracting tourists and abounding in recreational opportunities. The Central & Western New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy was recently awarded a grant of $4,217 from The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc. to help preserve its Lake Julia property.
Nestled in the northeast corner of Oneida County, Lake Julia is an 846-acre tract of land comprised of ten distinct habitat types, including lowland hemlock forests, wooded swamps and a spruce thicket. It is home to over 130 bird species as well as mink, muskrat, snowshoe hare and black bear. Nature Conservancy staff oversee the approximately 1,100 visitors the preserve hosts annually as they hike and ski the many trails.
With so much use, the infrastructure of boardwalks, foot bridges and a boat house was due for maintenance, which took place in July. The Community Foundation grant allowed The Nature Conservancy to replace the bulk of the wood in existing structures with pressure-treated wood that is estimated to last 20 years without need for major repair. Nature Conservancy staff, volunteers and interns from the Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) program also razed an old and dilapidated cabin on the property, as it was deemed a hazard to visitors.
The Community Foundation has been a force for improving lives and livelihood in our region since 1952. The Foundation has made more than 4,700 grants totaling over $37.2 million in support of causes ranging from education to health care, the arts to the environment. Grants are generated by the more than 270 funds that comprise The Foundation’s endowment, established and advanced by area individuals and families. For more information about The Community Foundation, call 315-735-8212 or visit www.foundationhoc.org.
(Herkimer, NY – July 2011) Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County will be available at area Farmers Markets this summer to promote “Eat 3 – Eat Well, Eat Local, Eat Together” as part of the Creating Healthy Places to Live Work and Play grant through NYS Department of Health awarded to Herkimer County HealthNet.
Recipes, food samples, and preservation ideas for using fresh produce will be shared along with the new 2011 Herkimer County Local Foods Map. Free reusable grocery bags will also be available while supplies last. CCE staff will be available at the following locations on dates and times noted. Market hours will remain as normally scheduled.
Herkimer County HealthNet, Inc., along with other agencies in NY State administers the Creating Healthy Places Grant to Live, Work, & Play grant to prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes by increasing physical activity and increasing healthy eating. Herkimer County HealthNet has partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County in an effort to promote healthy eating and increasing the use of farmers’ markets.
For additional information about the “Eat 3” Farmers’ Market programs, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (315) 866-7920. For more information about the Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play in Herkimer County grant, please call (315) 867-1499.
(Utica, NY – June 16, 2011) Theodore “Ted” Max, M.D. received the 2011 Rosamond Childs Award for Community Philanthropy and Hope House was presented with the 2011 Community Impact Award. The awards were given as part of The Community Foundation’s annual Celebration of Community Giving at the Stanley Theater on June 15, 2011.
These awards were made possible by the generous support of The Community Foundation’s Corporate Partners: Bank of America, Bank of Utica, Birnie Bus Service, Inc., Carbone Auto Group, Cathedral Corporation, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Fastrac Markets, The Goldmine Jewelers, M. Griffith Investment Services, NBT Bank, Pacemaker Steel & Piping Company, Staffworks and Strategic Financial Services. Chester’s Flowers provided support with greenery and flowers for the Stanley Stage.
The Rosamond Childs Award is given to an individual who exhibits the spirit of giving and profound commitment to the community as exemplified by Rosamond G. Childs, The Foundation’s first and most generous benefactor. Theodore Max, M.D. was a trustee of The Community Foundation for nine years and served on several committees. Dr. Max is a proponent of many local not-for-profit organizations, including The Community Foundation, where he was instrumental in starting three funds.
The Community Impact Award recognizes a not-for-profit organization that has used its grant support for extraordinary impact and results, and demonstrates excellence in services and programs. Over the past 15 years, The Community Foundation has made 29 grants totaling more than $264,000 to Hope House, which provides meals to the community’s underserved populations, many of whom are requesting these services for the first time due to the economic downturn, loss of manufacturing jobs and the number of elderly guests stretching their retirement incomes.
This is the sixth annual presentation of these awards. Previous recipients of the Rosamond Childs Award are Richard Hanna, F. Eugene Romano, Dwight E. Vicks, Jr. and the late Richard W. Couper and Addison White. In 2006, two not-for-profit organizations, CAP-21 and Compassion Coalition, received the Community Impact Award. It was awarded to Thea Bowman House in 2007, Community Transportation Systems in 2008, Johnson Park Center in 2009 and Young Scholars Liberty Partnership Program in 2010.
The awards come as The Community Foundation unveiled its 2011-2013 Strategic Plan, which can be found online at http://foundationhoc.org/about/mission.
In addition to the award presentations, The Community Foundation formally welcomed Larry Bull as Board President. Bull takes the helm after the two-year term of Georgiana Roberts Ide. Several new committee chairs were also acknowledged: Rich Callahan on the Community Leadership and Strategic Initiatives Committee, Linda Cohen on the Marketing & Development Committee and Eve Van de Wal as co-chair on the Grants Committee. Returning to their committee leadership posts are Keith Fenstemacher, Governance Committee; Don Carbone, Finance Committee; Richard Zick, Audit and Compliance Committee; and Mary Morse returns as co-chair of the Grants Committee.
For more information about The Community Foundation, call 315-735-8212 or visit www.foundationhoc.org.
(Herkimer, NY – June 15, 2011) Herkimer County Community College has announced an essay contest for all students currently in grades 9-12 in Herkimer County schools. The contest is being held in connection with the College’s planned Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Essays must address the theme “What should America take pride in?” Essays must be 750 to 1,000 words in length and typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. type. The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 1, 2011. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged (Word document attached to email) and should be sent to: president@herkimer.edu with the subject heading “Essay Contest.”
Hard copy submissions will also be accepted. They must be postmarked by the submission deadline date and should be sent to: Office of the President, Essay Contest, Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350.
A $50 Grand Prize and two $25 Honorable Mentions will be awarded. The Grand Prize essay will be published in the Herkimer Telegram and its author will be invited to read their essay during the College’s Sept. 11th Remembrance Ceremony.
Winners will be notified approximately two weeks after the submission deadline.
For more information about the contest, students may contact their school guidance office or call the College at 866-0300, ext. 8525.
