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OCTOBER
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Almost 400 Adults Will Receive GED at "Cap and Gown" Recognition Ceremony
Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES will hold a Recognition Ceremony for adults who have successfully completed their High School Equivalency (GED) and External Diploma (EDP) Programs through the Career Resource Center on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at the Canandaigua Academy Auditorium at 7 p.m. GED program completers' friends and relatives are welcome to attend the ceremony.
For more information about W-FL BOCES Adult Literacy Programs including GED, Basic Math/Reading/Writing Skills, Citizenship, English to Speakers of Other Languages and others, please contact The Career Resource Center, 5263 Parkside Drive, Canandaigua, at 585-394-9300 or visit them online at www.wflboces.org.
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FREE SCREENING FOR VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT
Tuesday, October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Clifton Springs, NY - Approximately 25 million people in the United States suffer from discomfort, swelling, and varicose veins. Known as Venous reflux, this disease frequently forces people to dramatically change their lifestyles, especially when they have standing professions and can no longer tolerate being on their feet all day.
Traditionally, patients diagnosed with venous reflux would undergo vein stripping surgery. Now patients can be treated with the VNUS Closure ® procedure - a minimally invasive alternative to painful vein stripping surgery. The VNUS Closure procedure is an outpatient (day surgery) treatment offered at Clifton Springs Hospital by surgeon Lewis Zulick, M.D. Most major health insurers cover the procedure.
Put an end to the pain and appearance of varicose veins. To find out if the VNUS Closure procedure is right for you, call 315-462-0105 to register for a free screening on Tuesday, October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Road.
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PARENTING SKILLS WORKSHOP SERIES FOR PARENTS
OF CHILDREN ALL AGES
During the Parenting Skills Workshop Series #53, five skills will be taught that can help parents deal more effectively with difficult parent-child situations. Encouragement, Can-Do, Choices, Self Control and Respecting Feelings will be taught by trained facilitators. The series involves active participation and practicing skills in class and at home.
Series #53 is designed specifically for parents with children of all ages. Youth 13 and older will meet with a separate facilitator for small group discussion. The program will be held at the FLCC Child Care Center, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY. Child care for younger children will be available.
This eight-session series is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning on November 7 and continuing on November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12 and concluding on December 19 with a reunion. This program is free and offered foremost to Ontario County parents working with the Ontario County Department of Social Services, Child Protective, or Probation Departments and PINS petitions. Other Ontario County resident registrations will be accepted if space permits. For complete registration information call 585-394-3977 Ext. 409 or 425 or ask your caseworker or probation officer for a registration form.
Pre-registration is required by October 26, space is limited. Late registrations will only be accepted if space permits.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to extend new knowledge and research-based information in agriculture, family, and consumer sciences from Cornell University to county residents. County residents with concerns or questions related to agriculture, horticulture, water quality, recycling, youth development, parenting, nutrition, or family financial management can call 585-394-3977 any time or visit the web site at www.cce.cornell.edu/ontario
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOLD ROAST BEEF SUPPER
An Old Fashioned Roast Beef Supper will be held at the first Baptist Church of Clifton Springs, 4 Prospect Street, on October 28th. Serving is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adults $7.50, Children 5-12 $5.50, under 5 free. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, cabbage salad, homemade pies and cakes and beverages. Take-outs available. Call 315-462-5463.
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NOVEMBER
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Forcing Bulbs and Plants Indoors`
Phelps Chamber's Banquet of Thanks
In celebration of the 20th year supporting the businesses and community of Phelps, the Phelps Chamber of Commerce will hold a Banquet of Thanks on November 4, 2006 at the Historic Phelps Hotel. The Master of Ceremonies will be Don Tiffany, our Town Historian, and the guest speaker will be Assemblyman Brian Kolb. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6:00 pm during which time guests can enjoy a slide show of member businesses. Dinner and the event program will run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, followed by dancing to the music of Twice Before Noon. Phelps Cement Products, who celebrates 60 years in business this year, will be honored with the Business of Distinction Award for 2006. A Citizen of Honor will be named at the Banquet as well; residents and businesses of Phelps were able to nominate individuals for this award throughout the month of September. Special acknowledgement will be made to our nine founding members who have achieved 20 consecutive years as chamber members: Bank of America, Howard's Home Improvement, Oak's Garage, Ontario Telephone, Phelps Machine, Phelps Sungas, Phelps Veterinary Hospital and Whitson Pharmacy. To purchase tickets, please stop by Coffee Creek at 116 Main Street in Phelps or visit www.PhelpsNY.com for additional contact information.
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Regional Organic Gardening Conference
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County is sponsoring a Regional Organic Gardening Conference on November 4, 2006, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Bella Lago, 158 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The charge for this all day conference including lunch, breaks and materials is $30. This conference is designed to meet the increasing needs and interests of home gardeners for information on organic production. Topics being presented by professors from Cornell University and NYS Ag Experiment Station include: Soil Biology/Health-How to Improve Your Soil; Beneficial Insects Identification; Vegetable Pest Idenification and Biology; Overview of On-line Organic Gardening Course; Compost Production, Quality and Use; Exploring Non-Chemical Strategies and Natural Products for Weed Control; and Cultural Practices for Disease Management.
New research findings and educational resources on organic production will be highlighted. This conference will be most beneficial to home flower and vegetable gardeners and small organic growers.
To receive a conference flyer with registration information, please contact Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email nea8@cornell.edu
"Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities."
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PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN UTICA
Sponsored by The Palliative Care Center at Valley Health Services (Herkimer, NY), the conference begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. followed by opening keynote speaker, Patricia Bomba, MD, internationally known as a leader in the field of palliative care, who will present "Applying MOLST (Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment): A Paradigm Shift in Advance Care Planning."
Attendees will select two workshops during the day. Kevin Mathews, MD, will offer "Nutrition in Cancer and Chronic Illness." "Comfort Care Pathways in Long-Term Care" will be presented by a panel of staff from Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Mary Mathews, LCSWR, will offer "Energy Healing Basics" and the fourth workshop, "Palliative Care Ethics," will be presented by David Ruffo, Esq.
The Dove Award Luncheon, held during the conference, will honor an individual who has made significant contributions in the field of palliative care.
The Rev. Paul Drobin will close the conference discussing "Cultural Differences in Palliative Care." Recognizing that working with different people representing a variety of cultures presents a multitude of challenges, he will offer methods toward establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit vendor and agency booths throughout the day.
Major underwriters for the conference are Excellus, The Herkimer County Hospice Foundation and Pharmacy Solutions In. of CCRx of New York.
The conference is designed to benefit healthcare professionals, employees of a healthcare facility, caregivers, patients and their family members and lay people. Continuing education credit hours are available for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, and are pending for nursing home administrators, nurses and activity directors.
For registration information, please contact Kathy Eisenhut at Valley Health Services (315-866-3330, ext. 180).
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PARENTING EDUCATION FOR DIVORCING PARENTS
A two part series entitled PARENTS APART - Helping Kids Cope With Divorce, will be held on Saturday mornings November 18 and December 2 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Canandaigua. The cost for the two part series is $40.00, which is 50% reimbursable if you have Blue Choice or Blue Choice Select. Preferred Care members can use their Health Dollars. The fee includes a parent handbook and local resource materials.
This program is for parents who are separating or divorcing, looking at the experience from the perspective of the children. PARENTS APART grew from a collaboration of the judicial, legal, mental health, human service, education and mediation communities. The two 3 1/2-hour sessions, offer parents information on: stages of divorce and separation for parents and children; what parents can do to help their children adjust; tools for parenting apart; skills for listening to children; tips on common parental pitfalls; the legal process-custody, visitation and child support; the mediation process; and local resources.
The program is being sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. The registration deadline is November 10. For more information or a registration brochure, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 585-394-3977 Ext. 409 or 425.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to extend new knowledge and research-based information in agriculture, family, and consumer sciences from Cornell University to county residents. County residents with concerns or questions related to agriculture, horticulture, water quality, recycling, youth development, parenting, nutrition, or family financial management can call 585-394-3977 any time or visit our website at http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/ontario
"Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities."
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Region's First Montezuma Wetlands Summit Held at Savannah Dhu
On October, 12, 2006, Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES will facilitate the region's first planning summit focused on the educational, environmental and economic benefits of the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. Entitled, The Montezuma Wetlands Summit, the day-long event will be held at the Savannah Dhu wildlife preserve, lodge and conference center owned by Robert Congel, Destiny USA founder and chairman, located in the town of Savannah, New York (www.savannahdhu.com). Approximately 150 guests including regional environmentalists, educators, business owners, legislators and other stakeholders will participate in both large and small discussion groups to establish an action plan and a shared agenda for the region. Goals for the day include identifying a planning committee to finalize and implement the goals and objectives of the action plan. Participants will also learn about the significant resources related to the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and will have an opportunity to help define the future development of this regional resource. Guest speakers for the event include:
" Tom Jasikoff, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Manager
" Sharon Lilla, Director of Wayne County Planning Department
" Bob Montemoreno, Board President of the Clyde-Savannah School District
" David Odell, Retired Wildlife DEC Manager
" Destiny USA Representative
Congressman Jim Walsh (25th Congressional District) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks (128th Assembly District) are both slated to attend and deliver opening remarks. High school students from Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Wayne Technical and Career Center's Culinary Arts and Criminal Justice Programs will be assisting and learning from the staff at Savannah Dhu during the summit. Students from Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES and other local school districts will also participate in summit activities.
The Montezuma Wetlands Complex (MWC) Project is an effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to protect, restore and enhance wildlife habitat within the MWC. It encompasses approximately 36,000 acres in Seneca, Cayuga and Wayne counties and includes the federal Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, the state Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, and lands owned by conservation groups, farmers, and other private landowners. Public lands and some private land are managed to provide habitat for wildlife and recreation and education for people.
For more information about the Montezuma Wetlands Complex, go to their website at www.fws.gov/R5mnwr/mnwr8.html or call the Project Office at 315-365-2371. For more information about the Regional Montezuma Wetlands Summit, contact Marla Iverson, Director of Staff Development and Instructional Technology at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES (miverson@wflaboces.org) at 585-394-9239.
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