Wednesday, August 11 (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – We Shall Overcome presented by local historian and author Allan D. Foote.

Tuesday, August 17 (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – Marilyn Kane, Using and Preserving Herbs For Future Use

Tuesday, August 24 (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm) – Lisa Monohan – Herkimer Diamond Mines

Thursday, August 26 (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) – Craft Workshop: Candles.

Kowalczyk is a principal/managing director at Strategic Financial Services in New Hartford where he has been employed for more than 12 years.  He also remains “Of Counsel” as an attorney to the Kowalczyk, Tolles, Deery & Hilton, LLP Law Firm.  In addition to Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Kowalczyk serves as an officer/director of the Boilermaker Road Race, and is the immediate past president of the Central New York Community Arts Council.  He earned his Master of Tax Law from the University of San Diego School of Law, his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, and his Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University.  He resides in New Hartford with his four children, Emily, Brad Jr., Claire and Ken.

New members or positions also announced to the board include Dean Kelly, First Vice President, Ken Tompkins, Second Vice President, John Buffa, Treasurer, Marianne Gaige, Assistant Treasurer, and Julie Fatata, Secretary.  Blake Ford has become the Immediate Past President.  Other current members on the board of directors include Sharon Calogero, Patrick Brennan, Bruce Davis, Ralph Imundo, Eileen LaBarbera, Richard McMahon, Stephen A. Roefaro, Gretchen Sprock, Paul Totaro, Carol Turi, R. Barry White, Richard Zick, Andrew Ward, and Judge Louis P. Gigliotti.

Board members maintain and uphold the mission, vision and values of Upstate Cerebral Palsy, supporting and empowering the thousands of children and adults that the agency serves each year.

(New Hartford, NY) Drs Adam & Valerie Ellis will be offering a free Back Pack Safety workshop at their office in the Utica Business Park, 122 Business Park Dr on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Which backpack is right for your child; what the proper weight of that backpack should be; how to wear the backpack properly; how the wrong backpack may be causing back issues with your child will be discussed

Seating is limited so individuals are encouraged to call 732-3007for reservations and more information.

Rev. Dodge is executive director of the Rescue Mission of Utica and a resident of Sauquoit. He grew up near Binghamton, NY, and attended Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI.

After four years in pastoral ministry, Rev. Dodge served as the director of Spiritual Life at Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids for nine years. He also served as the executive director of Exodus Ministries in Grand Rapids, helping former prisoners re-enter the work force. He came to the Rescue Mission of Utica in 2005 and joined the New Hartford Rotary shortly after.

Other club officers are:

– President-Elect Jill Gates.

– Vice President Grant Garramone,

– Secretary Jim Cook.

– Treasurer Jeff Gornick.

– Past President – Rev. Dr. Janet Hoover

The New Hartford Club, part of Rotary International, meets every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Yahnundasis Golf Club.

Anyone interested in learning about becoming a Rotarian may contact Roger or Jill Gates at Advantage Associates at 853-8710 or by email at gatesroger@msn.com.

MVCC’s camps include:

Fitness Fun: An interactive fitness experience that demonstrates the many fun ways to stay in shape and lead a healthier lifestyle. Activities include track and field, kick boxing, low impact aerobics, dance, yoga, and relaxation, as well as discussions on nutrition and wellness. Ages 8- 11, July 26-30, 9 a.m. – noon. Utica Campus.

GuardStart- Lifeguarding Tomorrow: A pre- lifeguarding program focusing on prevention, fitness, responsibility, leadership, and professionalism. Students will receive certification in CPR and basic first aid. Ages 11- 14, July 26-30. Noon – 4 p.m. Perry Junior High Pool.

Storybook Art Camp: This camp combines literature and art in a fun and exciting way by making a story come to life. Ages 4-6, July 26-30, 9 a.m. – noon. Utica Campus.

Amazing Arts for Krafty Kids: A lively graphic arts camp that combines crafts with creativity. Projects include paper quilling, decoupage, fabric painting, and more. Ages 8-12, Aug. 2-5 and Aug. 9-13, 9 a.m. – noon. Utica Campus.

Go Green Ecology Camp for Kids: An outdoor nature camp that teaches what environmental scientists do with hands-on exercises in the field and in the laboratory. Ages 10- 14, Aug. 2-5 and Aug. 9-13, 9 a.m. – noon. Sherrill Brook Town Park.

Stack ‘Em Up Sport Stacking Camp: Learn the basics of hand-eye coordinated pyramid cup stacking. This sports program promotes ambidexterity, quickness, concentration and teamwork. No special physical ability required. Ages 9- 13, Aug. 2-5, 9 a.m. – noon. Utica Campus.

Health Scene for Teens: Explore careers in nursing, physical and occupational therapy, radiology, medical imaging, respiratory therapy, and emergency medical care. Ages 12 and up, Aug. 9-13, 1 – 4 p.m. Rome Campus.

Mad Hot Dance Camp: Learn the hottest moves in Hip- Hop, Salsa, Zumba, and more while increasing self- esteem and confidence. No experience is necessary.
Ages 6-14, Aug.9-13, 1 – 4 p.m. Utica Campus.

There is a cost association with each of these camps. Enrollment is limited and will be taken on a first come basis. For information or to register, call 792-5300 or visit www.mvcc.edu/cced. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Friday. All MVCC non-credit instruction is completely self-supporting; including indirect costs, and requires no public funding.

(New Hartford, NY) Two Ellinwood in New Hartford is being brought back to life as Two Ellinwood Medical Arts. A group of doctors announced today that the former M&T Bank building will be renovated for medical practitioners to house multi faceted medical specialists in one location to serve the communities’ medical needs. The following medical groups that will be in the complex and make up 2 Ellinwood Medical Arts are Mohawk Valley Urology, Costello Eye Physicians & Surgery, CAP Medical Group (Primary Care, Dermatology and Psychiatry) and Tsar Dental. With space still available, discussions are ongoing with other medical related fields like weight loss, pharmaceuticals and radiology.

This project will create new jobs and restore a vacant commercial building to productive use and create additional opportunities for economic growth.  Two Ellinwood Medical Arts is projected to open its doors in six months and they are looking to expand the medical facility. For more information on Two Ellinwood Medical Arts or to move your company to the complex, please contact CAP Medical at 507-5081.

(Utica, NY) Stephen Frisbee, the Director of College Library Services at Mohawk Valley Community College and winner of MVCC’s inaugural “Aeries Award,” presented the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley with a check for $1,000 on Monday, July 12. The funds will be used to support Willow Commons, a YWCA initiative to help women and children who have been victims of domestic violence.

The $1,000 grant was given to Frisbee to present to the local non-profit of his choice. Frisbee earned this privilege as the winner of MVCC’s Aeries Award, which recognizes a faculty or staff member for dedication in giving back to the community through volunteer service activities. The award was presented to Frisbee at the conclusion of MVCC’s 2009-2010 academic year during the “Hawks Who Soar” employee recognition program. Funding for the grant is provided by the MVCC Foundation, Inc.

The criteria for the Aeries Award call for nominees who are actively involved in the betterment of MVCC’s campuses as well as the community at large. For his part, Frisbee has led several initiatives by MVCC Libraries and the College as a whole and advised the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society in several donation drives and community service projects. He attends nearly every Team MVCC community service event organized by the College and is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America and other local organizations.

Frisbee, a New Hartford resident, chose to direct the $1,000 grant to the YWCA to support efforts to end racism and empower women and children.

“I wanted the donation to go to an organization which provides valuable local resources and services to women and children who have been victims of domestic violence,” said Frisbee. “The YWCA’s Willow Commons program is wonderful for providing essential resources, including transitional housing and counseling, to people in need here in the Mohawk Valley.”

Willow Commons is one of many programs offered through the YWCA. Others include direct service for people in sexual crisis, housing services, childcare centers, emergency shelters and violence prevention education.

After extensive research and development, Girl Scouts debuted a long-term, multichannel brand campaign that is designed to reacquaint the country with the iconic organization and communicate the power girls have to change the world through Girl Scouting. The campaign, known by the tagline What Did You Do Today?, is also keyed to boosting the number of girls and adult volunteers who participate in Girl Scouting annually after a period of declining membership.

“A revitalized and energized brand is absolutely essential for us and our future growth,” said Kathy Cloninger, Chief Executive Officer of GSUSA. “About one out of every 10 girls participates in Girl Scouting and that’s a tremendous number when you think about it. But that also means that we have a great opportunity to grow even after almost 100 years. We have literally revamped our entire organization to appear to that 90 percent of girls who aren’t benefiting from the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. And with our new brand work, we think we have the right message at the right time.”

The branding, in the works as part of the organization’s comprehensive transformation that began in 2004, is composed of a striking new visual identity, which includes a distinctive trefoil mark, revised color palette, and refreshed logo that was originally created in the 1970s by the legendary designer Saul Bass. In addition, the initiative also includes plans for a 360 degree marketing program that taps the online, place-based and traditional media.

As part of the What Did You Do Today? campaign, Girl Scouts also has developed Spanish-language advertising to target the Hispanic market, one of the few girl populations in the country that is growing. GSUSA already has secured more than $10 million in donated exposure in Spanish-language media ranging from Telemundo to People en Espanol. In its general market campaign, Girl Scouts is working to secure $30 million in pro bono placements from national online and in-mall and airport outlets, as well as traditional broadcast and print media.

“What we’re doing with What Did You Do Today? is repositioning Girl Scouts with a message that is relevant to girls and the lives they lead today,” said Laurel Richie, Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at GSUSA. “To some degree, our brand had faded and our research revealed that wile many girls and parents knew about us, they had a very limited view of us. While we are proud of our $700 million cookie business run by girls, we offer so much more than that, and this new work is designed to let people know about all the new and exciting things girls do every day as Girl Scouts. Our brand promise is that Girl Scouts gives every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her to do something big. That’s a promise we keep every day, and you don’t’ have to look much further than our National Young Women of Distinction and Gold Award winners to see evidence of that.”

Girl Scouts has already implemented major changes in recent years as part of its Core Business Strategy, which was developed under Cloninger’s leadership to turn around the organization amid changing demographics and a gradual decline in membership. In just the past few years, the organization has realigned its federated system of 312 councils to 112. Those councils now operate with bigger budgets and are able to draw on economies of scale. And in 2008, the organization rolled out the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, a program that every Girl Scout will engage in from the youngest Girl Scout Daisy (Grades K-1) to the eldest Girl Scout Ambassador.

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience also features a series of 15 outcomes, or benefits, that for the first time in the organization’s history will allow Girl Scouts to gauge how well its program is working in terms of developing key leadership skills in girls.

Richie said that Girl Scouting is launching its rebranding from a position of strength because it can draw upon strong name recognition and a long legacy of leadership development. With this new campaign and the projected growth in overall girl population in the United States, Girl Scouts expects to see its membership begin to increase over the next few years. The campaign will also pave the way, Richie said, for a major effort to gain exposure during the organization’s national centennial celebration in 2012.

(New Hartford, NY – July 6, 2010) Drs Adam and Valerie Ellis will be offering a free   Nutrition workshop at their office in the Utica Business Park, 122 Business Park Dr. on July 21 at 6:30 p.m.  The essentials of a healthy diet, what supplementation may be right and how to maximize the absorption of the vitamins and minerals already taking will be discussed.

Seating is limited so individuals are encouraged to call 732-3007 for reservations and more information.

The investigation revealed that Norman P. Deep, 64, of 3121 Post St. in Clinton was traveling west on Route 5 operating his 2004 Lincoln Town car. Deep stated that for an unknown reason his steering wheel turned to the left causing his vehicle to spin out. Deep’s vehicle spins out in front of a 2007 Nissan Altima, which was being operated by Marcia A. Krumpholz, 56, of 78 Oxford Road in the Town of New Hartford. Krumpholz was unable to avoid Deep’s vehicle.

Krumpholz was transported by Kunkel Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for an injury sustained to her arm. Deep was not injured.

Deep was issued a traffic ticket for moving from lane unsafely, which is returnable to the town of Westmoreland Court on July 28 at 3 p.m.