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4 Novels by the editor

Island Nights

Excerpt here.

The Islander

The entire novel:

Prelude-Chapter 4

Chapters 5-13

Chapters 14-21

Chapters 22-29

Chapters 30-36

Chapters 37-44.

Cabins in the Mist

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The Maiden of Mackinac

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Public Service Announcements

Patriot Rally in the Glen

Oct. 2, 2010

12 noon-4 p.m.

Watkins Glen Community Center

Guest Speaker: We The People Foundation's Bob Schulz

Meet Political Candidates 1 on 1

Donations via 50/50 drawings

Please RSVP odessatea@htva.net

Schuyler County Office for the Aging
Educational Presentations Supporting Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting a FREE seminar to caregivers on:
Techniques for Families Giving Daily Care and Role Changes & Transitions

Tuesday, September 14, 2010
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Schuyler County Human Services Complex
323 Owego Street, Montour Falls
CONFERENCE ROOM 115

Registration: All participants MUST BE REGISTERED in order to attend this presentation. Please contact Shannon Slater at 535-7108 prior to September 10th for more information or to register.

Benefit for Kay Tobey

Kay was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and has no insurance coverage for the treatments.

Kay and Jim have lived in the Odessa area all their lives and have been involved in the community. Please help them out by attending/donating.

Sept. 11, 2010

3:00 p.m. until ??

$10 adults, $5 (5-12), Free (4 & under)

American Legion, State Rt. 228, Alpine, NY

Spaghetti Dinner, raffles, 50/50's

Sponsored by Friends of Kay & Jim. For more information or to donate, contact Cleo Horvath @ 594-3858

Be a Responsible Pool Owner

Swimming pools can be a welcome relief on these hot summer days but tragedy can strike quickly and with no warning. Each year, families across New York State are dealing with drowning, broken bones and head injuries.

Tips to help keep children safe:

* Never leave children alone or near a pool, even for a moment.
*If a child is missing, always check the pool first.
*Keep children within an arm’s reach at all times when they are in or around the pool.
*Instruct everyone who watches your children how to use protective door latches and pool alarms.
*Do not use air-filled swimming aids as a substitute for life vests or direct supervision.

On average, 21 New Yorkers die and 136 are treated for drowning or near drowning experiences yearly. Children between the age of one and four are at greatest risk. Don’t let summer fun turn into a disaster.

The Schuyler County Health Department, 535-8140

A SPECIAL THANK YOU!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for Devon’s Day.

The success of Devon’s Day is an example of what a wonderful community we live in. The Watkins Glen School District and the community have shown great love and support to us during this time. We cannot thank everyone enough.

We would like to say a special thank you to Charlie Haeffner, Mark Stephany, Mark Simiele, and the Devon’s Day committee for putting in so many hours of time and preparation to make this event flawless. It was an amazing day!

We would also like to thank Pete Honsberger from the Great Escape Ice Cream Parlor and all the celebrities that scooped during the Celebrity Scoop. What an amazing event!

Devon is currently recuperating from his leg surgery that he had on Tuesday, June 8th. He is doing well. He is a very determined young man, and we are very proud of his strength and determination.

-- Diana, on behalf of son Devon Shaw and the Family

Housing Rehab Grant Application

Schuyler County and Arbor Development are submitting a housing rehabilitation grant application to the Office of Community Renewal to assist low to moderate income homeowners in Schuyler County. If funded, grants would be available to eligible homeowners to repair or replace faulty septic systems, water wells and water &sewer laterals.

Pre-applications are needed as part of the application process and to help determine the need for the proposed program.

For more information or to request a pre-application, please contact Arbor Development at 607-776-7664 ex 229 or on the website at www.arbordevelopment.org

They can also be picked up at the following locations:

Planning & Community Development
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schuyler County
323 Owego Street, Unit 5
Montour Falls, NY 14865

Schuyler County Watershed Protection Agency
910 S. Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Head Start

Did you know you can start at Head Start if you are 3 years old? Children born between December 2, 2005 and December 1, 2007 are eligible for our 2010-2011 year. Schuyler Head Start activities are designed to build social skills and educational experiences. Health and dental services, nutrition education, and counseling services are offered. Ten percent of the children enrolled are preschoolers with a disability. Acceptance is based on proof of income and age. Please call 535-6814 or stop at the office at 323 Owego Street, Unit 1 in Montour Falls for further information.

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.

Annual Report

Schuyler Head Start, Inc.’s Annual Report is available for review at the Human Services Building, 323 Owego Street, Unit 1, Montour Falls, New York. Call (607) 535-6814 for an appointment.

Accepting Applications

Schuyler Nursery School, 305 Rock Cabin Road, Montour Falls, NY 14865 is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year.

Three-year-old and four-year-old classes are available.

For more information or to request an application, please call 535-4104 or email schuylernursery@stny.rr.com

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.
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The Corning Community College Development Foundation, Inc. has announced establishment of the Emma E. Donegan Scholarship by her granddaughter. CCC.

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The Elizabeth Amisano Ovarian Cancer Education Fund
Live Like Liz, Inc.
P.O. Box 434
Watkins Glen NY 14891
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An eternal message of lights, hope and faith

The week following Susan Haeffner's passing was fraught with signs -- most of them light-based, and one in the form of a vision. Here the editor relives those days in an effort to pass along a message of hope and faith. Message.

Above: The Aurora Borealis (From the Internet--as seen in Scandinavia)

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The Sound and the Silence: A Memoir

Some things in life can mean a great deal -- can embody hope and dreams ... and memories. The sailboat is one such thing for the author. Silence.

 

 

 

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