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Public Service
Announcements
Fish Fry To Go
The Freshman Class of the Trumansburg Central School is sponsoring
Doug’s Fish Fry To Go!!
Tuesday May 29th, 2012
From: 11:00am to 6:00pm
At the Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Rt. 96
You can call ahead to place an order at 607-423-5996.
Cash or Credit Cards accepted
COME ONE, COME ALL!!!
25th
Annual
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
'Wheels for Life' Bike-A-Thon
(Raising Funds for
Children with Cancer)
Saturday, May 19 from 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
At Watkins Glen High School Parking Lot
*Refreshments Provided
*Prizes raffled for ALL participants including one Boy's and one Girl's
BICYCLE
This anniversary features birthdays of riders & children at St.
Jude.
Come celebrate your birthday at the event with your friends!!
*Featuring 'Toddler Track'
*Sponsor forms available at the Watkins Glen
School Offices, or by calling coordinator Frank Sabatini at 535-9760
Mecklenburg
Vol. Fire Co. Country
Style Breakfast
Sunday, May 20 from 7:30-11:00 a.m.
Mecklenburg Fire Station
Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Homefries, Toast, Juices,
Coffee, Door Prize
Adults: $6
5-12: $4
Under 5: Free
2012 Sportman’s Early Bird Prize Drawing at 10:30
Last Breakfast of the Season.
Thank you for your support!
OMCS All Alumni Pig Roast
Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. until
5 p.m.
At Catharine Park, Odessa NY (off Grant Road)
Open to all alumni, staff and/or teachers of either Odessa and/or
Montour schools.
All tableware and meat (roast pig, steamship beef, hamburgers &
hotdogs) provided.
Cost: $10.00 per person or $25.00
per family. Need a headcount by May 20!
Bring a dish to pass, along with water or soda. Please use disposable
bowls for dish to pass.
Class of 1962 will be attending as part of their 50th class
reunion celebration!
Send checks, along w/years attended & email address to:
Kathy Cole Cleveland
6086 St. Rt 224
Cayuta, NY 14824
Free Watkins
Glen Concerts in the Park 2012
Lafayette Park, Tuesdays
from 7-9 p.m.
June 26: Ed Clute's
Dixie Five Plus -- Dixieland Music
July 3: HepCats Big
Band -- Big Band, Ballroom, Latin Music
July 10: Ageless Jazz
Band -- Classic Big Band, Swing Music
July 17: Lucky Ducks
-- Dancing and Listening Music
July 24: Joe Cavallaro's
Dixieland Jazz Band
July 31: Dave Paugh
and the South Shore All-Stars -- Big Band, Oldies, Classic Rock and
more
Aug. 7: Travelen Lite
-- Country and more
Aug. 14: Alderhollow
Country Band
Aug. 21: Sgro Brothers
Aug. 28: Andy Stobie
& The Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra
Grant funds
for Septic & Well Repairs
in Schuyler County
Arbor Housing & Development is administering
a grant program for the Schuyler County Watershed Protection Agency.
There are currently grant funds available for eligible homeowners
to provide repair or replacement of failed septic systems, wells and
water or sewer lines. Applicants must live in Schuyler County, have
owned and occupied the home for at least a year, be income eligible
and meet certain other requirements. Land contracts do not qualify.
For further information or to request an application, please call
607-776-7664.
3rd Annual
Taste of Hector
Sunday August 12, 2012
Logan Ridge, Ball Diamond Road, Hector
Local food & wine tasting 6-8pm
Door Prizes
Live Auction at 8pm
Music by Scott Adams
Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at door
Save $30 with advance reserve tables: call 546-4334
Tickets available @ Breakfast; Hector Fair 7/26-28
from library, auxillary or fire co volunteers
Beginning 7/1/12 @ EB Pert Library and Kirton’s Farm Market;
Seeking Community assistance:
• treasured item donations for auction -- tax deductible
• ticket sales
• publicity
call Nancy Davis @ 546-4334
Rummage Sale
June 1 & 2, from
8am-5pm
VLH Fire Co., Rt 414, Hector
Inside -- rain or shine
All donations tax deductible
• Drop off Thursday 10am-6 pm
• All items should be clean & in working condition
• No clothes
• Call Bobbi Beckhorn for info or special arrangements 546-6153
Outside space is available for personal sales for $20 one-day,
$25 two-day tax-deductible donation (provide own tables & cleanup)
All proceeds benefit EB Pert Library
Rape Crisis organization
seeks volunteers
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community?
If so, we need your help!
Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier is seeking candidates for its upcoming
spring 2012 Volunteer Counselor/Advocate Training. As a trained volunteer
with RCST, you can:
• Directly impact the lives of men, women and children in need
• Gain valuable human service experience
• Develop a volunteer schedule that works for you.
RCST will provide you with the skills and training necessary to advocate
for victims of sexual violence and their loved ones in Steuben, Schuyler,
and Chemung Counties.
If you:
• are 18 or over
• have access to reliable transportation and phone
• can participate in a 30-hour training session
Trainings begin May 14th. Please submit applications by May 9th.
Speak Up, Speak Out. Decide to end Sexual Violence.
If interested please contact Rape Crisis of the Southern Tier at 1-888-810-0093.
Mecklenburg
Vol. Fire Co. 2012 Sportsman's Drawing
11 Chances to win
Choice of prize or money
Tickets available at Fire Company functions,
from members, or by calling 387-6540 or 481-1239
Donation: $10
Early Bird Prize drawing, for tickets already sold,
May 20, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at the Breakfast.
Winner will be entered in October Drawing
Drawing for remaining ten prizes
October 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at the Breakfast.
Need Not Be Present to Win
What Parents
Should Know About the Benefits of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
The child care facility you have chosen may participate
or be eligible to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP). The main goal of this program is to insure that children
in participating child care centers and family child care homes receive
healthful meals and snacks and child care providers receive training
in nutrition.
Nutrition is an important part of good child care
and a healthy lifestyle. All children need well-planned meals and
snacks that provide a variety of foods and the nutrients needed for
good health and energy. The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), through the New York State Department of Health, helps child
care providers pay for meals and snacks that meet nutrition requirements
for breakfast, lunch or supper, and snacks. A meal pattern outlines
the kinds and amounts of food that must be served. Training and educational
programs are also offered to child care providers that participate
on the CACFP.
Child care facilities
on this program:
• Care about good nutrition for children
• Plan nutritious meals and snacks
• Help children learn and feel positive about food and eating
Working together, you and your caregivers can help
your child establish healthful food habits that will last a lifetime.
You may receive other information from your caregiver that will suggest
ways you can help your child learn about food and healthy eating.
As a parent, you are the most important teacher your child will ever
have. By practicing good health habits, including healthy eating,
you can give your child a head start on a healthy lifestyle.
For more information on the Child and Adult Care
Food Program please contact the Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating
Council at 535-7964.
Schuyler Nursery School -- Providing high-quality education
to children ages 3 to 5 for the past 40 years.
Enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year is now open. Visit
or call for an application or an appointment.
Watkins Glen
High School Alumni Association Announcements
Nominations are being accepted for WGHS Distinguished Alumni. Deadline
for nominations is May 1st. Applications are available on the website:
watkinsglenalumni.org
or by contacting Peggy Scott at 546-8268.
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Applications for scholarships from the WGHS Alumni Association are
available on the website: watkinsglenalumni.org or by contacting the
Watkins Glen High School or Peggy Scott at 546-8268. Applications
must be postmarked by May 1st.
Alumni Weekend
2012 - Hidden Valley 4-H Camp
Date: July
6-8
Time: Friday any time
after 5 p.m. until Sunday – departure before 11 a.m.
Location: Hidden Valley
4-H Camp, Watkins Glen, NY
Want a chance to go down memory lane? Have you wanted to share those
great memories of HV4H Camp with your family? Now is your chance to
spend a weekend at camp! Go on a glen hike, share silly camp songs
with your friends & family, cook with Lisa in the camp kitchen,
share your skills and help us take on a camp improvement project (we
will be working on rebuilding the stage in the opening/closing campfire
area or Tent City).
Fee:
Cabins: $150 (Must have a responsible adult over the age of 21.)
Pitch a tent: $40
Plus (for meals)
$30 per adult/teenager
$20 children 5-15
Children under 5 free!
Register and pay online at www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org
Questions – hiddenvalley4hcamp@cornell.edu or 607-535-7161
4-H Camp job
openings
Be a part of the great staff at Hidden
Valley 4-H Camp!
Come and help us celebrate another year of summer fun! A residential
coed overnight camp located in Watkins Glen State Park, Hidden Valley
currently has openings for Camp Director, Junior and Senior counselors
(male and female), Assistant Cook, Aquatic Specialist, Archery/Athletic
Specialist, Health, Safety & Wellness Specialist, Music and Drama
Specialist, Outdoors Specialist, Physical & Life Sciences Specialist,
General Maintenance and Camp Nurse. Applicants must be 18 years of
age or older. Hidden Valley 4-H Camp runs from July 8-August 17. Camp
staff work from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening in addition to
one weekend. Please visit our webpage at: http://www.hiddenvalley4hcamp.org/jobs.html
for applications and more information or call our office at 607-535-7161
Seeking Volunteers
Are you ready to make a difference? Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative
Care is looking for volunteers to spend time with patients, run errands,
assist with clerical duties and more. Training for new volunteers
is being offered during March 2012. Classes will be held in our East
Corning office on Thursday afternoons, 3/15, 3/22 and 3/29, from 12:30-4:30
p.m. Please call (607) 962-4100 ext. 133 to register and receive further
details, or email Behand@sthospice.org.
Childcare
options available
Have you ever wondered who was going to care for your
child? Have you ever missed time at work or at school because you
did not have reliable, quality care? If you have, you are not alone!
In a previous survey conducted by the Schuyler County
Child Care Coordinating Council, the lack of adequate childcare greatly
affected employee attendance. Unfortunately, this not only hurts local
businesses, but more importantly, it interrupts a family’s livelihood.
That is why we have made it easy for you! We would like to help.
The Child Care Council maintains a list of registered,
licensed, legally exempt, and informal childcare providers available
to you. Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions
a parent must make. Ensuring that children are well cared for in a
safe, healthy, and positive environment is essential.
If you have the need for childcare services or you
are interested in providing childcare, please contact us today so
we can review your options. Go to http://www.sccccc.org/ or call 607-535-7964.
Schuyler Outreach
Food Pantry
New Hours
Started February 1, 2012:
Monday--CLOSED
Tuesday--9am-2pm
6pm--8pm
Wednesday--12pm-4pm
Thursday--7am-2pm
Friday--CLOSED
Located at 112 Tenth Street, Watkins Glen NY 14891
Phone 535-2815
Habitat For
Humanity
SCHUYLER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY builds simple,
decent and affordable housing for deserving local families. If you
meet our income guidelines, have been a resident of Schuyler County
for at least one year, and are willing to partner with Habitat for
Humanity, you could own a home of your own. We’re here to give
you a hand up. Go to http://www.schuylerhabitat.org or call 607-207-5372
to learn more and apply today.
Small Business
Assistance
Free and confidential services are available to start-up and existing
businesses on:
Marketing -- Business plan development
Recordkeeping -- Loan packaging
Legal requirements -- Establishing a payroll
Call now to schedule an appointment with an experienced business
advisor at Corning Community College’s Small Business Development
Center: (607) 937-6861 or e-mail sbdc@corning-cc.edu.
Protect Yourself
From Medical Identity Theft
Schuyler Hospital wants you to know ... Medical identity theft can
run up bills as high as $2 million dollars a year. Be sure to look
closely at correspondence from your health insurance provider, and
let them know immediately if your insurance card is lost or stolen.
Council Offers
Parenting Program
ACT (Assisting Children through Transition) is a parent education
program designed to assist families through the transition of divorce
or separation.
Parents learn ways to reduce conflicts so they may effectively parent
apart without negative effects on their children. Parents also learn
the importance of caring for themselves, and ways to reduce conflict
with their former spouse or partner.
ACT is a certified parent education program that meets the guidelines
of the New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program. All
persons are welcome to attend.
For more information or to sign up, call the Schuyler County Child
Care Coordinating Council at 607-535-7964.
Homeless/Runaway
Youth Program
Of Schuyler County
In conjunction with Catholic Charities and the Youth
Bureau
Located in the Human Services Building
Free & Confidential
Crisis Intervention
Mediation/Advocacy
Information & Referrals
Interim Family Program
24/7 hotline 742-7638
For youth up to age 21 who are at risk of becoming
homeless or have run away
Carbon Monoxide
Alarms Now Mandatory in All Homes
As of February 22, 2010, all new and existing homes that burn fuel
for heat or appliances or that have an attached garage, must have
a carbon monoxide alarm. This includes one-family or multi-family
dwellings, owned or rented.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that results
when any fuel is burned. Examples of common sources that could produce
CO (carbon monoxide) are:
*fuel-fired furnaces (not electric)
*gas water heaters
*fireplaces and wood stoves/coal stoves
*gas stoves
*non-electric space heaters
*gas dryers
*charcoal grills
*lawnmowers, snowblowers
*cars
*gas-powered generators
These alarms may be purchased at Home and Hardware stores. For more
information on carbon monoxide and alarms, go to http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/COtoolkit.htm
or contact Schuyler County Emergency Management at 535-8200.
Check out some WGHS videos
Maggie
Edgley's Video Production Class at Watkins Glen High School boasts
a creative group of artists. We've linked up with the class so that
you can have access to their video accomplishments. To visit the class
website, click here
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Schuyler County Health Check
Mill Creek Center
106 S. Perry St.
Watkins Glen NY 14891
Thursday nights, 6 to 8 p.m.
Free Health Care for the Uninsured
Appointments Preferred
Call 607-535-8145
http://www.sthealthministry.com/
A new Odessa Fire Department website
is being developed. For a look, click here