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.
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