Scipio residents sought for panel
The town of Scipio is looking for various residents to be a part of its Comprehensive Plan Committee.
Scipio land and business owners are invited to take part in the committee that will assemble an assortment of long-term goals for the community. The plan addressing housing, economic development and environmental protection among other goals will be crafted in part from the opinion of residents.
Those with interest may contact town Planning Board Chairman Bruce Hatfield at 364-8740 or Tom Olenych at 364-8816 for more information.
Cayuga Home for Children honored
The Cayuga Home for Children has received an Excellence in Professional Practice award. Child Welfare Insurance Services honored the private, nonprofit children welfare organization.
This award was established for those child welfare organizations operating above basic standards. This includes being beyond expectations in levels of staff experience and education, staff to child ratios, and continuing education of staff.
Rhonda Sciortino, chief executive officer of Child Welfare Insurance Service and a former foster child, said places such as the Auburn agency is helping to counteract negative perceptions of foster care.
To learn how to help Cayuga Home for Children, call 253-5383.
Walsh awarded by education group
U.S. James Walsh received the William H. Natcher Award from the Committee for Education Funding for his work to make college education more affordable.
As a member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee, he made higher education a priority in the federal budget. The maximum funding available for Pell grants increases in a 2008 bill.
The Committee for Education Funding is a nonprofit organization that strives for federal support for both public and private education.
Five Star Bank assists local SB6
Martin Birmingham, regional president of Five Star Bank, recently presented a $500 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, facilitated by the United Way's Success for 6, during a ceremony at the bank's Auburn branch.
The donation was made through the bank's charitable giving program that focuses on “Children and Education.”
Birmingham presented the check to Nancy Tehan, SB6 Coordinator, who noted the funds would be used to purchase books, which are mailed monthly to children enrolled in the program.
The program is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children. All children who live in Cayuga County and are under the age of five are eligible for the program.
Art classes to start at Schweinfurth
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is offering free art classes after school to instruct school children on the various ways they can use fiber.
Fun with Fiber, taught by Jessica Rice, will run Wednesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 19 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. to - what else? - teach students from 6 to 14 years of age basic weaving techniques, sewing and hand dying fibers. The class was inspired by the center's annual “Quilts-Art=Quilts” exhibit.
The class is part of the Art After School program run by the art center, located at 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Registration will begin on Oct. 1. To pre-register, call 255-1553.
- From staff reports
Scipio land and business owners are invited to take part in the committee that will assemble an assortment of long-term goals for the community. The plan addressing housing, economic development and environmental protection among other goals will be crafted in part from the opinion of residents.
Those with interest may contact town Planning Board Chairman Bruce Hatfield at 364-8740 or Tom Olenych at 364-8816 for more information.
Cayuga Home for Children honored
The Cayuga Home for Children has received an Excellence in Professional Practice award. Child Welfare Insurance Services honored the private, nonprofit children welfare organization.
This award was established for those child welfare organizations operating above basic standards. This includes being beyond expectations in levels of staff experience and education, staff to child ratios, and continuing education of staff.
Rhonda Sciortino, chief executive officer of Child Welfare Insurance Service and a former foster child, said places such as the Auburn agency is helping to counteract negative perceptions of foster care.
To learn how to help Cayuga Home for Children, call 253-5383.
Walsh awarded by education group
U.S. James Walsh received the William H. Natcher Award from the Committee for Education Funding for his work to make college education more affordable.
As a member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee, he made higher education a priority in the federal budget. The maximum funding available for Pell grants increases in a 2008 bill.
The Committee for Education Funding is a nonprofit organization that strives for federal support for both public and private education.
Five Star Bank assists local SB6
Martin Birmingham, regional president of Five Star Bank, recently presented a $500 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, facilitated by the United Way's Success for 6, during a ceremony at the bank's Auburn branch.
The donation was made through the bank's charitable giving program that focuses on “Children and Education.”
Birmingham presented the check to Nancy Tehan, SB6 Coordinator, who noted the funds would be used to purchase books, which are mailed monthly to children enrolled in the program.
The program is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children. All children who live in Cayuga County and are under the age of five are eligible for the program.
Art classes to start at Schweinfurth
The Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center is offering free art classes after school to instruct school children on the various ways they can use fiber.
Fun with Fiber, taught by Jessica Rice, will run Wednesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 19 from 3:45 to 5 p.m. to - what else? - teach students from 6 to 14 years of age basic weaving techniques, sewing and hand dying fibers. The class was inspired by the center's annual “Quilts-Art=Quilts” exhibit.
The class is part of the Art After School program run by the art center, located at 205 Genesee St., Auburn. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Registration will begin on Oct. 1. To pre-register, call 255-1553.
- From staff reports
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