(Herkimer, NY – Oct. 2011) Author/editor Michael Kimmel will speak at Herkimer County Community College Thursday, October 20 from 12:30-1:20 p.m. in the McLaughlin College Center Sarkus Busch Theater.

Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. The author or editor of more than twenty volumes, his books include Changing Men: New Directions in Research on Men and Masculinity (1987), The Politics of Manhood (1996), The Gender of Desire (2005) and The History of Men (2005). His documentary history, Against the Tide: Pro-Feminist Men in the United States, 1776-1990 (Beacon, 1992), chronicled men who supported women’s equality since the founding of the country.

Kimmel’s book, Manhood in America: A Cultural History (1996) was hailed as the definitive work on the subject. Reviewers called the book “wide-ranging, level headed, human and deeply interesting,” “superb… thorough, impressive and fascinating.”

His most recent book, Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men (2008) is a best-selling investigation of young people’s lives today, based on interviews with more than 400 young men, ages 16-26. Featured in major television and radio interviews, the book was widely reviewed and praised in all major media outlets. “If you’ve ever had a conversation with a teenage boy and wondered what on earth was going on…this book will serve you well.” Feminist icon Gloria Steinem said “Michael Kimmel’s Guyland could save the humanity of many young men – and the sanity of their friends and parents.”

Kimmel is a Professor of Sociology at SUNY Stony Brook, and resides in Brooklyn, NY with his family.

The program, sponsored by HCCC’s Student Activities Committee, is open to the public free of charge.

(Herkimer, NY – Oct. 2, 2011) Herkimer County Community College women’s soccer team beat Jamestown 3-0. 3 – Goalkeeper Michelle Cuomo earned her second shutout of the weekend. Melissa Stec scored all three goals.

(Woodville, NY – Oct. 2011) On Saturday, Oct. 22 Live More Ministries presents a coffee house-style program by Donna Wratten at the Woodville Congregational Church in Woodville. Donna will present a music-filled program on God’s promise to walk with believers through any storm or trial. Donna and her husband Fred have been worship leaders for more than 30 years.

The free program includes a 9-9:45am breakfast served by the Woodville Congregational Church Women and a 10am-12noon presentation. All women are welcome.

Woodville Congregational Church at the corner of State Route 193 and 5868 State Route 120 in Woodville, NY, recently completed a new entry addition to the historic church that dates to the early 19th century.

Live More Ministries, a Christian women’s outreach, offers quarterly programs in the southern Jefferson County area.

For more information, contact Chris at 767-2058 or sallyj@twcny.rr.com or visit www.livemoreministries.blogspot.com online.

(Norwich, NY – Oct. 2012) Whether a large rural area or a suburban backyard, the wildlife that cohabitates with us is often fascinating and sometimes misunderstood.

The Chenango Bird Club presents Backyard Wildlife by Dr. Victor S. Lamoureux on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Norwich YMCA.

Victor’s talk focuses on the natural history of common wildlife of peoples’ backyards and will include invertebrates, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. He is a Ph.D. biologist and published, prize-winning wildlife photographer from Vestal. His one acre yard is surrounded by many wild acres and plays host to many bugs, birds, occasional bears, and frogs.  He enjoys sharing the wildlife in the yard with his wife and three kids.

Club members will have a brief business meeting at 6:30, prior to the program. Refreshments will be served following the program. All are welcome!

The Norwich YMCA is located on the corner of Broad Street and Mechanic Street in Norwich. Turn onto Mechanic Street and the YMCA parking lot is on the left.

The Chenango Bird Club presents monthly programs (except January, February, and March). Nature enthusiasts of all levels and interests are invited to all Chenango Bird Club programs, free of charge.

Call Club President, Charlene LaFever at 607-334-9112 for more information on Chenango Bird Club activities.

(Herkimer, NY- Oct. 4, 2011) Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer player Cody Farrier, Poughkeepsie has been named Region III Male Co-Athlete of the Week. Farrier scored the first two goals of the game in a 3-0 win over NJCAA Division I powerhouse Mercer County Community College. Farrier scored in the 15^th and 48^th minute of the game. This was the first time that Herkimer has ever beaten Mercer.

Farrier is a Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies major at HCCC. The other Male Co-Athlete of the Week was Thomas Nocito from Adirondack Community College.

(Watertown, NY – Oct. 4, 2011)  Francis T. Morgia II will be arraigned today, (Wednesday, Oct. 5) at 10 a.m. in the Town of Pamelia Court, located at 25859 NYS Route 37 in Watertown on additional charges.

On Monday Oct. 3 at approximately 5:10 p.m. Jefferson County 911 dispatched local police agencies to the Kohl’s Department Store in Watertown where it was reported that an 84-year-old female had her purse stolen, by force, by a male, and that male then immediately fled the store, entered a vehicle, and then left the store property.

Witnesses were able to provide a vehicle registration, and vehicle description. The 84 year-old, female was pushed to the ground, and sustained a minor laceration. She did not require medical attention.

Shortly thereafter, Glen Park Chief of Police Larry Jobson observed the suspect vehicle on East Main Street in the Village of Brownville. Jobson activated his emergency lights and siren, and the suspect vehicle failed to pull over to the side of the road, and a pursuit ensued.

The suspect vehicle proceeded to the City of Watertown, where it entered the city on West Main Street.  During the pursuit, members of the Watertown Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and New York State Police coordinated to resolve the actions of the operator.  During the pursuit, the fleeing operator drove in a reckless manner, operating at speeds, at times, well in excess of the posted speed limits.

The suspect vehicle proceeded onto Bradley Street and then onto Route 12. The suspect vehicle then attempted to turn right on to Route 342 in the Town of Pamelia. The operator lost control due to excessive speed, and struck a vehicle that was west on Route 342, stopped at the stop sign, waiting to yield the right of way to other vehicles.

Post collision, both involved vehicles came to rest in the ditch on the North side of Route 342. The operator of the suspect vehicle fled on foot into a wooded area North of Route 342, and was subsequently apprehended by Troopers.

The operator was identified as Francis T Morgia II, 48, who currently resided at the Travel Lodge in Watertown. The vehicle was registered to another person.

As a result of the collision, four occupants received injuries. Three of the occupants were transferred to SMC Hospital, Watertown. They were identified as: William K Rafferty, age 40 (Driver), Jeffrey C Hammond, age 46 (Front Passenger), and Shirley H Hammond, age 75 (Left Rear), all of Brownville. Shirley Hammond subsequently succumbed to her injuries at SMC. A post mortem examination is scheduled to determine cause and manner of death. Rafferty and Jeffrey Hammond were treated and released.

Right rear passenger Autumn Tharrett, 25, was airlifted to University Hospital, Syracuse, where she is in stable condition with a head injury. She resides in Onondaga County.

Francis T Morgia II was charged with second-degree Manslaughter, first-degree Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle and third-degree Robbery.

Morgia was arraigned in the Town of Pamelia Court and committed to the Jefferson County Public Safety building in lieu of $75,000 cash, $150,000 bond, pending further action by the Court.

Additional charges may be lodged at a later time upon consultation with Jefferson County District Attorney.

The investigation at this time continues.

(Syracuse, NY – Sept. 30, 2011) – The Central New York Community Foundation awarded $302,495 in grants to twelve charitable organizations in Onondaga and Madison Counties from its unrestricted and field‑of‑interest funds.

Child Care Solutions received $8,410 to create a business plan for its education and training services offered to child care professionals.

Chittenango Central School received $4,285 to purchase and implement Caring School Community, a character education curriculum at Bridgeport Elementary. The program will teach empathy, respect and personal responsibility to children in grades K-5.

CNY Works received $25,000 to partner with Syracuse Cooperative Federal Credit Union to bring financial capability training and counseling to low-income and under-employed workers. The program will teach money management concepts and planning for the future with the goal of achieving financial stability.

County North Children’s Center received $29,000 to enhance quality of care for young children through implementation of the Pyramid Model for early childhood development. Trainings will provide families, teachers and therapists with techniques that promote developmentally and culturally appropriate expectations, inclusive practices and support for challenging behaviors.

Friends of CanTeen received $34,000 to complete renovations to CanTeen’s new permanent home in Cicero. The house serves as a safe, supervised place for young adults to go after school, encouraging them away from risky behaviors.

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park received $100,000 to enhance the Asian Elephant Preserve with a new elephant pool, signage and stadium seating for visitors.

Jim Marshall Farms Foundation received $5,000 to build a barn for equipment used to maintain the Farm, which offers therapy, exercise, workshops and support for individuals suffering from mental illness or physical disabilities.

Madison County Health Department received $7,800 to produce and distribute maps of Madison County trails to promote active lifestyles, tourism and local businesses.

Planned Parenthood – Rochester/Syracuse Region received $10,000 to implement security enhancements at its Syracuse Health Center location.

Southside Community Coalition received $30,000 to establish the South Side Food Cooperative on South Salina Street, in an area where affordable, healthy foods are hard to find.

Southside Innovation Center received $21,500 to implement the Women of Faith in Business program, which utilizes the faith-based organizations and networks that exist on the South Side of Syracuse to build entrepreneurship and business skills in area residents.

Spanish Action League received $27,500 to expand medical interpretation and translation services and cultural sensitively training within the mental health field.

The Central New York Community Foundation has served Central New York for over 80 years, receiving, managing and distributing charitable funds for the benefit of nonprofit organizations. Grants are awarded for programs in the areas of human services, arts and culture, education, environment, health, economic development and civic affairs. The region’s largest endowed philanthropic foundation, the Central New York Community Foundation awards more than $5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations annually.

The Community Foundation, of 431 East Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, can be reached at (315) 422-9538 or www.cnycf.org.

(Oct, Nov. 2011) USC the Business College, in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Community College CyberJobs Program and the Workforce Investment Board, is offering a free 32-hour training program for residents of Chenango, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida and Otsego counties.

The thirty-two (32) hour program will be held at the Canastota Campus of USC, Route 5, Canastota. The classes will be held Saturdays Oct. 22 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 19.

All classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and include a continental breakfast and lunch.

The purpose of this training is to increase the employability of area residents. The program is designed to develop or enhance general computer skill levels with a focus on cybersecurity.

Topics include computer hardware basics, operating systems/software installation, troubleshooting, green IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.

While there is no cost to attend, participants are expected to complete all 32 hours of the program. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a certificate and an external hard drive valued at $75.

Space is limited for this program; call (315) 792-2309 ext. 2237 to register.

All participants must be legal residents of Chenango, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida or Otsego counties.

In addition, according to Federal Department of Labor regulations, participants must be in possession of a valid birth certificate and a New York state driver’s license.

These must be presented at the first class session.

All participants must be at least 18 years old.

For more information, call (315) 733-2300 ext. 2237.

(Oct. 2011) Artists and not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for grants now available through The Cultural Resources Council. The agency has expanded its support for arts programs throughout Central New York, in partnership with the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council for the Arts.

The CRC is accepting applications for exemplary arts activities that will take place in Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga or Oswego counties during 2012. Support is available for community-based programs in the performing, visual, literary and media arts through two funding categories – Community Arts Grants (application deadline Nov. 1) and Individual Artist Grants (application deadline Oct. 20).

“Supporting a vibrant arts scene is important to all sectors of Central New York”, said Stephen Butler, CRC executive director. “The arts contribute to the economic health of our communities, help attract new residents and businesses, and support success in education for our youth.”

For complete details and application procedures, visit mycnyarts.org, or call the Cultural Resources Council at 315.435.2158. Also available on the website is a schedule of public information meetings and details on additional grant programs for schools and for artist career opportunities.

Submitted by Jude Seymour

(Oct. 2011) The Watertown businessman and registered Republican filed paperwork last week with the Federal Elections Commission to become a candidate for Congress, where he will represent northern and Central New York’s interests in Washington.

“While my campaign may technically start today, I’ve been out listening to residents all over northern and Central New York since last November,” Matt Doheny said. “People continue to worry about our country’s lack of forward progress. We need well-paying jobs, but President Barack Obama and his allies continue to stifle growth by pushing an agenda that leads to higher taxes and bigger deficits. That just creates more burdens for both average Americans and for our future generations.”

Doheny is an investor who managed the distressed assets division at a Fortune 500 company for eight years. He had an up-close look at why American businesses failed and gained an expertise in finding ways to turn those troubled companies around.

He’s now formed his own investment firm, North Country Capital, to help start-ups create jobs locally.

Doheny also helps companies by using his expertise in turnarounds and restructurings, either by sitting on their boards of directors or through consulting.

The candidate believes Congress needs more businessmen who understand how our economy works and how we can reverse the current crisis of confidence that Americans feel. He will put the knowledge gained from his private sector career into a pro-growth plan that will create incentives for businesses to get back in the game. That plan will get our economy – and this great nation – moving in the right direction.

Like many Americans, Doheny also understands Washington does not have a revenue problem.

“It has a spending problem,” Doheny said.

Doheny will be proposing reforms that ensure Washington will continue to provide a social safety net, but one that is within the country’s means and does not simply defer problems and put the burdens on generations to come.

The candidate expects his ideas to resonate with New Yorkers looking for real leadership.

While the state Legislature works on redrawing the congressional district boundaries for the 2012 election, Doheny will continue reaching out to local leaders, Republican officials and residents of the many counties who may be part of the eventual district.

About the Candidate

Doheny, 41, was raised in Alexandria Bay. He is a graduate of Allegheny College and earned his law degree at Cornell University. After practicing law in Syracuse, he jumped into the business world.

At Deutsche Bank, he managed more than 130 individuals while helping purchase and restructuring large troubled companies. In 2008, Doheny joined Fintech Advisory, a money-management firm. He left Fintech in 2010 and started his own business, North Country Capital, LLC, which is based in Watertown and primarily serves northern and Central New York.

He also teaches a finance class at Clarkson University, after having previously taught a business course at Jefferson Community College.

Doheny was the Republican and Independence Parties’ candidate in the 23rd Congressional District race in 2010. With just 1,990 votes separating Doheny from incumbent Democrat Bill Owens, the House race was one of the 10 closest in the nation last year.

Jude Seymour, 31, is Doheny’s deputy campaign manager and spokesman.