Arcuri gets Moving Forward Award
Americans United for Change has given U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri its Moving Forward Award.
Arcuri is recognized for extraordinary leadership in passing meaningful legislation to raise the minimum wage, clean up the culture of corruption in Washington and take better care of the nation's veterans and children.
Americans United for Change, a not-for-profit, presents the award to public servants who show extraordinary courage and leadership in promoting and supporting public policies that put people and families first.
Port Byron canal chapter gets grant
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission recently awarded a $25,000 federal grant to Canal Society of New York Port Byron chapter for interpretive signage.
The grant, part of an inaugural round of $200,000 distributed across the state, will go to develop and install signs in the historic mule-boarding barn and blacksmith shop located at the Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park.
A dozen other canal communities in the state also received funding.
Nozzolio's support of center to be honored
State Sen. Michael Nozzolio will be recognized for his commitment to the development of the Montezuma Audubon Center, during an Audubon New York event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles.
The Montezuma Audubon Center opened its doors to the public in May and allows visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience freshwater wetlands.
“The recent opening of the Montezuma Audubon Center was the culmination of years of hard work and I applaud everybody that worked on the project for their dedication to the project,” Nozzolio said in a news release.
Cornell to hold forestry Webcasts
Cornell University is offering a Webcast program for private forest landowners, foresters and other forest enthusiasts.
The ForestConnect program's live presentations can be accessed over standard Internet connections at home, work or the local Cornell Cooperative Extension office.
Webcasts are held the third Wednesday of each month. Live presentations are made noon and 7 p.m. Each presentation is approximately 30 minutes with time for questions and answers. For more information, visit www.forestconnect.info.
The next seminar about selecting trees during forest improvement cutting is Wednesday, June 20.
Toastmasters to hold demonstration
A demonstration meeting of the Toastmasters Club is slated for Auburn Tuesday, June 26.
Toastmasters Eastern Division Extension chair Lorraine Mott, of Syracuse, will host the meeting for those interested in learning more about the club. The proposed Auburn chapter would be called the Happy Talk Toastmasters.
The demonstration meeting will only be held if at least 15 people are interested in joining. Call club coordinator Michael Ricci at 252-4561 or e-mail him at maricci32@hotmail.com to register.
The meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. June 26, at St. Luke's Church at the corner of the West Arterial and Seminary Street for those who register.
- From staff reports
Arcuri is recognized for extraordinary leadership in passing meaningful legislation to raise the minimum wage, clean up the culture of corruption in Washington and take better care of the nation's veterans and children.
Americans United for Change, a not-for-profit, presents the award to public servants who show extraordinary courage and leadership in promoting and supporting public policies that put people and families first.
Port Byron canal chapter gets grant
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission recently awarded a $25,000 federal grant to Canal Society of New York Port Byron chapter for interpretive signage.
The grant, part of an inaugural round of $200,000 distributed across the state, will go to develop and install signs in the historic mule-boarding barn and blacksmith shop located at the Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park.
A dozen other canal communities in the state also received funding.
Nozzolio's support of center to be honored
State Sen. Michael Nozzolio will be recognized for his commitment to the development of the Montezuma Audubon Center, during an Audubon New York event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles.
The Montezuma Audubon Center opened its doors to the public in May and allows visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience freshwater wetlands.
“The recent opening of the Montezuma Audubon Center was the culmination of years of hard work and I applaud everybody that worked on the project for their dedication to the project,” Nozzolio said in a news release.
Cornell to hold forestry Webcasts
Cornell University is offering a Webcast program for private forest landowners, foresters and other forest enthusiasts.
The ForestConnect program's live presentations can be accessed over standard Internet connections at home, work or the local Cornell Cooperative Extension office.
Webcasts are held the third Wednesday of each month. Live presentations are made noon and 7 p.m. Each presentation is approximately 30 minutes with time for questions and answers. For more information, visit www.forestconnect.info.
The next seminar about selecting trees during forest improvement cutting is Wednesday, June 20.
Toastmasters to hold demonstration
A demonstration meeting of the Toastmasters Club is slated for Auburn Tuesday, June 26.
Toastmasters Eastern Division Extension chair Lorraine Mott, of Syracuse, will host the meeting for those interested in learning more about the club. The proposed Auburn chapter would be called the Happy Talk Toastmasters.
The demonstration meeting will only be held if at least 15 people are interested in joining. Call club coordinator Michael Ricci at 252-4561 or e-mail him at maricci32@hotmail.com to register.
The meeting will be from 7 to 8 p.m. June 26, at St. Luke's Church at the corner of the West Arterial and Seminary Street for those who register.
- From staff reports
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