News from June 2010

Elthorp Named Accommodations Manager at Turning Stone

(Verona, NY) Cathy Elthorp of Ilion has joined the staff at Turning Stone Resort and Casino as accommodations manager. In that capacity, she will oversee all aspects of the call center relating to the resort’s PBX, sales and accommodations. Elthorp previously worked for the AAA New York in Utica as senior manager of their travel [...]

Peacemaker Program welcomes new advocates

Caption: (Front row, from left to right) Elizabeth Watts, Clare Burns, and Rachelle Cobell. (Back from left to right) Executive Director Brenda Episcopo, CASA Coordinator Ashley Ritter, Christine Walker, Linda Gifford, Oneida County Family Court Judge Randal B. Caldwell, Sandra Freeman, Geri Loiacono, Patti Robinson, Director of Advocacy Katie Montague, CCAP Coordinator, and Sherri Morris. [...]

Community Foundation Leaders Participate in Regional Learning Forum

(Utica, NY – June 28, 2010) The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties’ President & CEO Peggy O’Shea and Director of Philanthropy Corinne Ribble recently participated in a Regional Learning Forum on Community Leadership at The Boston Foundation. The forum was presented by national bodies: The Council on Foundations and CFLeads. Attendees came from [...]

The Posers to Perform at the Community Independence Day Celebration at HCCC

Herkimer, NY— The Community Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Herkimer County Community College Alumni Association, will be held Thursday, July 1 on the HCCC campus. The event features a live performance by The Posers beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. The Posers is a local classic rock band [...]

Author Releases Second Book

Children’s book depicts life on local farms By Margo Frink (North Brookfield, NY) Award-winning children’s author Barbara Linsley recently released her second book, an “I Can Read Book,” entitled “I Can Help on the Farm,” featuring photos and children from local farms. The hard cover book, published in large print is suitable for children aged [...]

Herkimer County Staff Named Team of the Year by Upstate Cerebral Palsy

June 21, 2010 (Utica, NY) – The Herkimer County Leadership and Support Team was recognized as the Team of the Year by Upstate Cerebral Palsy. Elizabeth Pritchard of Little Falls, Jean Foti of Herkimer, and Kelli Morton of Herkimer, were honored with this distinction at the Upstate Cerebral Palsy Annual Meeting on May 23 at [...]

WVHC Off the Air for Tower Maintenance

Herkimer, NY- Herkimer County Community College’s WVHC-FM radio station will be off the air for tower maintenance from 8 a.m. Thursday, June 24 through the weekend, and will resume broadcasting Monday, June 28. The station may be off the air intermittently next week for additional maintenance.

The Peacemaker Program, Inc. saves taxpayers $1.7 million in 2009

(Utica, NY) The Peacemaker Program, Inc. recently completed an analysis of its 2009 fiscal year showing the agency prevented more than 150 drawn out court battles, saving Oneida and Herkimer county residents nearly $1.7 million for that time period. The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency in which nearly 500 community volunteers provide [...]

Community Foundation Elects New Trustees

(Utica, NY) The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties elected two new members to its Board of Trustees at its recent annual meeting. Newly elected are Richard Callahan of Clinton, retired Partners Trust Bank Vice President and Eve Van de Wal of New Hartford, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Regional President. Theodore Max, M.D. and Robert [...]

Community Independence Day Celebration Planned at HCCC

Herkimer, NY— The Community Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Herkimer County Community College Alumni Association, will be held Thursday, July 1 on the HCCC campus. A Brooks Chicken Barbecue, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, will be available starting at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria, located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center. An open photography [...]

News from June 2010

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