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United Way 2009 Campaign Finale a Community Celebration

January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Event Scheduled for Jan. 20

(Utica, NY)  United Way will celebrate the conclusion of the 2009 campaign Wednesday, January 20, in the lobby of M & T Bank at 233 Genesee Street.

“This is truly a community effort and everyone is invited and welcome to celebrate what we have all accomplished,” said 2009 Campaign Chair, John H. Hobika, Jr.  “Throughout the campaign I have been deeply touched by how our friends and neighbors from across both Oneida and Herkimer counties do whatever it takes to help those in need.”

The finale will include music by Monk Rowe, great food, recognition, plenty of appreciation and a special performance by Danceworks.  “The campaign is truly a volunteer effort, it takes hundreds of people who sacrifice by giving their, time, talent and resources to make life a little better for someone else,” Hobika concluded.

The event is open to the public.  Attendees need to enter the bank from the parking lot behind the building.  The event begins at 5:00 and tickets are $15. Call 733-4691 for information and reservations.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Dining & Entertainment, Utica Tagged With: , , ,

Tappet Twirlers Make Donation to Upstate Cerebral Palsy

January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Caption: Children of Upstate Cerebral Palsy accept a check from Lorraine Szaraz of Right Coast (second in from left) and Jim Brady of Tappet Twirlers (far right) in Rome on September 26.

(Rome, NY) Tappet Twirlers, an automobile club in Rome recently presented Upstate Cerebral Palsy with a $300 award. The check, presented to the Rome Tradewinds Education Center in September, will benefit the children’s programs at the agency.  This is the third year that the automobile club has donated to Upstate Cerebral Palsy.

“Our club, which raises money throughout the year, enjoys giving back to the community which supports our local riders,” said Jim Brady, president of Tappet Twirlers of Rome. “Upstate Cerebral Palsy was chosen this fall as one of our recipients because of the wonderful programs they provide.  It is a privilege to give back to organizations in this area.”

Filed Under: Announcements, Fun and Recreation, Oneida County Agencies and Organizations, Rome Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Waterville Resident Named to Dean’s List at the University of New Haven

January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

West Haven, CT (01/05/2010)(readMedia)– Meghan Kelly of Waterville, NY was named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven for the fall 2009 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean’s List.

Filed Under: Education, Waterville Tagged With: ,

President and General Manager appointed at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs Casinos

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(Nichols, NY – Jan. 8, 2010) Jeff Gural, CEO of American Racing and Entertainment, LLC today announced the appointment of Thomas Osiecki as President and General Manager of Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs Casinos.

“We are pleased to announce a continuation of the successful management program for Tioga and Vernon Downs with the appointment of Tom Osiecki as President,” said Gural. “Tom Osiecki has been a key part of the operation of our two properties over the past two years as Assistant General Manager for Tioga Downs and Vice President of Marketing for Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs. During that time Tioga Downs has experienced positive growth,” Gural said.

In August of 2009 Tioga Downs was selected by the New York Lottery to participate in a pilot program to test the effects of subsidized free play. “As a result of the test program, Tioga Downs has experienced growth in both rated play and attendance, “Gural stated.

“This past year Vernon Downs has held its own despite economic factors and increased competition from Turning Stone,” Gural said.

Gural announced that he will be taking a more active role in the management of the properties. “We are pleased with the progress at both facilities in the past few years and I look forward to more frequent involvement with the properties as we plan for future growth, “Gural stated.

Tom Osiecki brings over sixteen years of experience in the gaming industry to American Racing and Entertainment. He most recently was the Vice President of Marketing at Island View Casino Resort, in Gulfport, Mississippi from 2006-2007. Before that he was the Senior Director of Property Marketing at Isle of Capri Casino’s, Inc. corporate office in Biloxi, Mississippi from 2000-2006.

While at Isle of Capri Casino’s, Inc. for over thirteen years he was promoted to the corporate office where his role for six years was split between the management of property level marketing strategies and tactics for up to 16 properties. He also oversaw the brand marketing group for a company with annual revenues exceeding one billion dollars. Osiecki also served as Senior Director of Marketing for the Isle of Capri’s Bossier City, LA casino and Vicksburg, MS casino from 1993 until 2000.

Osiecki brings over 35 years experience in entertainment management having served as general management and influential marketing positions for the Isle of Capri Casino’s, Inc., Six Flags Theme Parks, Playboy Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ and The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa.Tioga Downs Casino is located in Nichols, New York and Vernon Downs Casino is located in Vernon, New York.

Filed Under: Announcements, Business, Employment, Vernon Tagged With: , , , ,

Clinton Residents Named to HCCC Honors Lists

January 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Herkimer, NY)  One hundred eighty-eight students have been named to the President’s List at Herkimer County Community College for the fall 2009 semester, and 395 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The distinction recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

The President’s List recognizes students who have earned a minimum 3.8 average on a 4.0 scale for the past semester (President’s List students are noted with an asterisk*).

The Dean’s List recognizes students with an average from 3.25 to 3.8.

From Clinton was:

*Thomas M. Baker, Radio-Television Broadcasting

Sarah M. DeMarche, Medical Coding/Transcriptionist

Lee R.  Foxton, Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science

Victoria C. Richardson, Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies

Kevin M. Ziesenitz, Physical Therapist Assistant

Filed Under: Clinton, Education Tagged With: , , , , ,

Dispose of Sharps/Needles at St. Elizabeth Medical Center

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(Utica, NY) St. Elizabeth Medical Center provides a Household Sharps Disposal Program for people who want to dispose of sharp medical instruments such as insulin hypodermic needles.

The program is open to individuals from private residences, not businesses.

Sharp instruments, packed in a puncture proof container and clearly marked as “sharps,” may be brought to the Hospital Services Department, located in the basement of the Medical Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding holidays).

For more information, contact Hospital Services at (315) 798-8249.

Filed Under: Announcements, Health, Utica Tagged With: ,

Residents Post Reward after North Bay Burglaries

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(North Bay, NY) For approximately nine months, the State Police in Sylvan Beach have been investigating a series of burglaries in the Hamlet of North Bay, in the Town of Vienna, Oneida County. Since the spring of 2009, numerous camps and residences along Lakeshore Drive, between State Route 13 and West Lake St., have been entered and property has been stolen. Often the buildings were ransacked during the commission of the burglaries. The most recent burglary was discovered on 01/05/10. No arrests have been made to date.

At this time a group of residents along Lakeshore Drive have posted a reward of $1,000 for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these burglaries.

Anyone with information can contact the State Police at 762-4441.

Filed Under: Cops/Crime/Courts, North Bay, Vienna

Nominations Sought for CNY Sportsman of the Year

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Oneida, NY) Nominations for the “CNY Sportsman of the Year” award are being accepted from the general public now through January 31st.

The ideal candidate will be a “great” sportsman and may have benefited the community, or have in some way contributed to their sport, wildlife, conservation, the environment or by any other accomplishment that sets them apart.

Information concerning the nominee should be limited to one typed page and sent to Holy Cross Academy, Sportsman Award, 4020 Barrington Road, Oneida, N.Y. 13421, or emailed through www.holycrossacademy.com. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges including Ted Collins, Leo Maloney, Gary Campanie and Brian Dam, and will receive prizes including gift certificates and outdoor equipment, and will be featured in upcoming editions of local newspapers and magazines.

Because of the many worthy nominations received in the past, judges encourage previous applicants to reapply.

The announcement of the winner will be a highlight of the Central New York Sportsman Show for hunting, fishing, and general outdoor enthusiasts.  The show will be held Saturday, February 6, from 9am to 4pm at the Kallet Civic Center, 159 Main Street, Oneida.  It will feature free seminars and demonstrations, mount displays, vendors representing sports-related businesses and clubs, and a prize for the largest unscored buck, along with official scoring of caribou, elk, moose, and antelope. The Salerno Brothers, one of the Adirondack’s most famous hunting families, will be an all-day guest at the show.  New York State authors will also be present for book signings.

For further information check www.holycrossacademy.com or call the school at 315-363-1669.

Filed Under: Announcements, Religion, Sports Tagged With: ,

Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting to Feature Airport Commissioner Jan. 14

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Oriskany, NY) The Oneida County Aviation Association (OCAA) will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Airport Ramada Inn in Oriskany.

“All aviation enthusiasts are welcome,” noted OCAA Treasurer Joyce Oster Palmer.

The featured speaker will be W. Vernon Gray III, the Oneida County airport commissioner. Palmer said he would discuss airport operations and plans for Griffiss International Airport. Gray is a U.S. Navy veteran with extensive airport operations experience. He was previously manager of Okeechobee, FL Airport and Industrial Park.

Current dues-paying members will be able to participate in the business portion of the meeting, Palmer said. Membership applications will be available.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, or to make reservations, email Palmer at JoycePalmer@flyocaa.org.

Filed Under: Announcements, Calendar of Events, Oneida County Agencies and Organizations, Oriskany Tagged With: , , ,

Statement from Dave Townsend on State of State Address

January 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment

(Sylvan Beach, NY – Jan. 6, 2010) “Philosopher George Santayana observed that those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said Assemblyman David Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach).

“All New Yorkers should keep this in mind following today’s mostly positive State of the State address from Governor Paterson. He spoke well of the need for fiscal reform, and outlined ethics measures to reduce an unprecedented level of corruption in state government. But action must match words, and if his past performance is any guide, this governor must overcome a leadership deficit as well as a financial one to truly bring about real change.”

Filed Under: Government and Politics, Sylvan Beach Tagged With:
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