Glens Falls, NY (February 3, 2011): Thanks to the generosity of members from three regional credit unions, the 2010 Credit Union Care for Kids Campaign raised $8,172 to benefit pediatric programs at four area hospitals: Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Care, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital (Schenectady) and Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital (Troy). Credit Union Care for Kids is a statewide community involvement program of the Credit Union Association of New York, Inc. (CUANY) and its goal is to raise money for children’s hospitals and pediatric units throughout New York State. The campaign is in keeping with the credit union movement’s philosophy of “people helping people.” The donations to the healthcare organizations will help support the following pediatric services:
• Glens Falls Hospital funds will be used to purchase DVD players, a Nintendo® Wii™ and Nintendo® Wii™ games for the children to enjoy while in the hospital.
• Saratoga Care’s proceeds will be used toward pediatric care at the hospital’s free clinic scheduled to open in 2013.
• Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital’s support will be used to purchase a pediatric AED (automated external defi brillator) at the hospital’s Schenectady office.
• Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital’s donation will be used for Seton Health’s newly relocated Clifton Park Pediatric Center. The Center will purchase educational toys and activities for the waiting rooms that will engage children and their parents in thoughtful and hands on play.
Credit unions from the Southern Chapter of the Adirondack District of the CUANY, Inc. who raised funds for the 2010 campaign include: Hudson River Community Credit Union; Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union; and TCT Federal Credit Union. Fundraising was conducted throughout the year and included selling stuffed animals, candy bars, mugs, hats, raffle drawings, holiday CDs, lobby coin drops and business donations.
Since the program began in 1998, credit unions from the Southern Chapter have donated a total of $118,498 to benefi t area pediatric programs.
Monday, February 7, 2011
AREA CREDIT UNIONS RAISE $8,172 FOR KIDS AT REGIONAL HOSPITALS
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Can't Make It Up
Every once in a while something happens that, despite your renown for storytelling, cannot be embellished or made better. This was the case with a recent email we received after our Career Experience Day. Let us share with you the email in its entirety:
MR Shimkus,
-Thanks for having us participate in the Job Experience event again! I
think the students had a blast and learned something in the process. I
sent a couple of photos to the Post Star and to our state website for submission. The flight simulator is awesome, it costs more than a real Blackhawk (16mil) at 16.5 mil. Each student
"flew" for about a half hour and there were only a couple of crashes. Lots of smiles.
Thanks again-HOOAH!
SFC Arthur Coon
Recruiting and Retention NCO
NY Army National Guard
NYS Armory
147 Warren Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Cell; 518-542-4726
-Recruiter of the Finest Soldiers in the NYARNG-HOOAH!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Eight Thousand Ways to Help
CDPHP® DONATES ALMOST $8K IN CASH AND GIFTS TO THE ALBANY RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
CDPHP® President and CEO John D. Bennett, MD, recently presented a check for $7,479 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region. The health plan’s employees, vendors, and local retailers helped raise the funds at its seventh annual Hurricane Classic Golf Tournament, held at the Western Turnpike Golf Course. About 200 CDPHP employees, their family members, and vendors played in the tournament.
“CDPHP has nearly 25 years of commitment to the communities we serve,” said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. “The Ronald McDonald House has long been recognized for providing a home for families of seriously ill children. We are honored to support such a community treasure.”
Local organizations that supported the CDPHP tournament include: A-1 Installers; AdvizeX; American Solutions For Business; Canteen Vendors; Caremark®; ComDoc; Computer Associates; Eurest Dining; Evenson Best; Golf Galaxy; Healthcare Technology Management Services (HTMS); Hewlett Packard; IBM; JCB Specialties, Inc.; JP Morgan Chase; Legacy Consulting; Manion Construction; McDonald’s®; Pitney Bowes; Price Chopper; PriceWaterhouseCoopers; Robert Half International; SAF Consulting and Print Services; Sungard Workflow Solutions; TriZetto; and Western Turnpike Golf Course.
“We are truly grateful to CDPHP for their continued support, generosity, and dedication to our mission,” said Jeff Yule, executive director, Ronald McDonald House. “They have been with us through thick and thin, and we consider them one of our most dedicated partners.”
About CDPHP®
Founded and guided by physicians, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 29 counties throughout New York state and seven counties in Vermont. The four affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.—HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choice, Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. —PPO, High Deductible PPO, POS, and EPO. Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. —self-insured plans; and APA Partners, Inc. —third party administration (TPA). Visit CDPHP at www.cdphp.com.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Grand Opening of Johnny Rockets in Queensbury
Johnny Rockets employees are busy putting the finishing touches on the restaurant, mastering the menu, and preparing to deliver the magic of the unique Johnny Rockets "experience". The restaurant’s much anticipated grand opening and media preview will be held on June 17th beginning at 11:30am. However, the buzz has already begun! The first 50 customers through the door at Johnny Rockets will have the chance to win free hamburgers for a year. In addition, Glens Falls radio station WCKM 98.5FM will broadcast live from the event.
“We are thrilled to see Johnny Rockets open at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark,” said Don McCoy, President of The Great Escape Properties. “The good old-fashioned Johnny Rockets theme will appeal to the local community and to guests of The Great Escape Properties. The family – friendly atmosphere and classic all – American food is sure to be a hit.”
The North Country’s first Johnny Rockets restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the general public and to guests of the Great Escape Properties. “The decision to add Johnny Rockets was simple,” said Jim Evans, the new Senior Foods Manager of Johnny Rockets. “The Johnny Rockets restaurant combined with the hotel and theme park offerings creates a unique setup and great added value for guests,” said Jim Evans, the new Senior Foods Manager of Johnny Rockets. Once you try the Johnny Rockets experience, you won't be able to stay away.”
Over the last several months, construction crews have worked diligently to transform the former Trapper’s Adirondack Grille to meet Johnny Rockets’ specifications. The interior of the restaurant has been completely remodeled, upgraded, and re-themed to reflect the Johnny Rockets décor. And, in recent weeks, Johnny Rockets has actually more than tripled the workforce formerly employed at Trapper’s. Over 100 people have been hired and many of the former team members from Trappers will now be employed by the new Johnny Rockets restaurant.
Johnny Rockets, based in Lake Forest, California, has received numerous acknowledgements from customers in cities across the United States, including “Best Hamburger” on Los Angeles’ Citysearch Website, “Best Fries” in Atlanta, “Best Family Friendly Restaurant” in San Francisco and “Best Hamburger” by FOX Miami. The company prides itself on providing a simple, fresh menu and providing prompt, friendly service in a clean environment.
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is conveniently located directly across the street from The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom and provides 200 family friendly suites. Packages begin at $185 based on four person occupancy. Prices include an overnight stay at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge and admission to the White Water Bay indoor waterpark during length of stay. Offer is based on availability. Other packages are available and do include tickets to The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. For details, visit SixFlagsGreatEscapeLodge.com or call 888-708-2684.
Guests can enjoy Wiggles World, the Mega Wedgie, and all of The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom’s exciting new attractions and amenities by purchasing a 2008 Season Pass to The Great Escape for only $69.99 (plus tax). This is the lowest price of the season but this offer expires June 15. Season passes are still available for purchase online at sixflags.com and are also available at participating Price Chopper locations.
About Six Flags, Inc:
Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company with 21 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1961, Six Flags has provided world class entertainment for millions of families with cutting edge, record-shattering roller coasters and appointment programming with events like the popular Thursday and Sunday Night Concert Series. Now 47 years strong, Six Flags is recognized as the preeminent thrill innovator while reaching to all demographics – families, teens, tweens and thrill seekers alike – with themed attractions based on the Looney Tunes characters, the Justice League of America, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, The Wiggles and Thomas the Tank Engine. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.
About Johnny Rockets:
For more than 21 years, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant offers its guests simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites, including juicy hamburgers and hand-dipped shakes and malts. Johnny Rockets is currently franchising new restaurants in most markets.
Johnny Rockets is headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif. To learn more about Johnny Rockets, visit johnnyrockets.com.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
The Simple Things
A sunny day.
Tree lined streets.
Cheerful faces.
The festive beat of a marching band.
Memorial Day in Glens Falls.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Works of Young Art
The World Awareness Children's Museum announced today that 38 young United States artists have been selected as winners in the 21st Annual 2008 International Youth Art Exchange. Their work will now become part of the Museum's permanent collection, which includes over 6,000 pieces of children's art from 66 countries.
This year's theme was "This I Believe." As part of the Museum's permanent collection, the students' art will be available for loan throughout the United States.
In total, over 400 works of children's art was received from 11 countries this year. International works will also be selected from this 400 for the permanent collection. The following United States artists won first place in their age categories.
First place winner in the Kindergarten to Grade 2 category is artist Kelly Chen, age 8, from the Sharron Art Center in Piscataway, NJ. Her piece entitled "Peace Around the World," is pictured at left.
First place winner in the 3rd to 5th Grade category is Rachel White, age 10, from St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, NY. Her piece is entitled: "Save the Oceans!" shown at right.
First place winner in the 6th - 12th Grade cateogory is Emily Zirimis, age 16 from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, NY, with her piece "Dispersions of an Artist," shown at left.
To view works by all 38 winners, please visit the Museum's Art Exchange page on the website.
Now in its 21st consecutive year, the International Youth Art Exchange is a global art share and exhibition program. Every year students in different countries submit art. For every piece received from overseas, the Museum sends back a piece of the best art we receive from American schools. Art submitted from U.S. students is judged in April for awards and inclusion in the Museum's permanent collection. This year's judges were Douglas Durning, a mixed media artist and Nancy Knapik, a ceramic artist and director of Gallery 100 in Saratoga Springs.
About the Museum
The Museum's permanent collection includes over 6,000 works of children's art from 66 countries and a 3000-plus piece collection of international artifacts, textiles and clothing. International youth art exhibitions travel to schools, educational institutions, museums and public venues across the United States.
Exhibits currently on display include: "World Music" in Glens Falls, NY; "International Sports" in Oklahoma, "World Fashion" in Mastic Beach, NY, "House & Home" in Moscow, PA "Traditions" in Encinco, CA, "Ceremonies & Celebrations," in Lawrence, NY and "World Music and Dance" in Stamford, Ct. Exhibits are available for loan, nation-wide, to businesses, hospitals, offices, libraries, schools and other public venues.
Founded to plant seeds of tolerance in children, the Museum seeks to create concrete connections for children to world cultures, using art conceived through the eyes of children to promote peace and understanding among people of the world.
Located in Glens Falls, NY, the Museum offers educational outreach and interactive cultural arts programming for children, students and families. Currently undergoing a Capital Campaign for renovations on a new building at 89 Warren Street in Glens Falls, slated for opening in 2009, the Museum currently offers children's exhibits at offsite locations and outreach educational programs for schools and other institutions.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
BOCES Culinary Students Finish 2nd at National ProStart Invitational
Culinary Arts and Hospitality students from the Washington-
Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES Southern Adirondack Education Center finished as
national runners up at the seventh annual National ProStart Student Invitational held April
24-26, 2008 in San Diego, California.
Photo Caption: The 2008 WSWHE BOCES ProStart Management Team of (left to right) Jamie Norton, Breanna Donovan, Greg Hutchinson, Ryan Mercado, and Nick Green celebrate their first place finish at the New York State ProStart Competition. The team went on to finish second in the nation at the National ProStart Student Invitational in San Diego, California.
Breanna Donovan of Glens Falls, Nick Green of Hartford, Greg Hutchinson of Argyle, Ryan Mercado of Granville, and Jamie Norton of Argyle represented New York State in the management division testing their teamwork, communication skills, and knowledge of the restaurant and food service industry against 29 other teams from across the country. The competition consisted of two different events over two days. In the case study portion, students were presented with a hypothetical restaurant scenario and given 30 minutes to prepare a response in front of a panel of industry experts. The second portion of the competition, the Quiz Bowl, featured two rounds of game show style questions and answers.
Each member of the team received a medal and scholarships ranging in value from $4,500 to
$14,000 depending upon each student’s choice of college. These totals are in addition to the awards garnered at the state-level competition.
This is the fourth consecutive year a team from the Southern Adirondack Education Center has
qualified for the national competition having placed 9th, 6th, and 4th in the three years preceding. This year’s efforts were once again under the direction of Chef-Instructor Charles Jones and Mentor Casey Thorne.
The ProStart program, administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and state restaurant associations, is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and food service industry. The program combines classroom instruction with mentored worksite experiences, and is currently available in more than 1,600 schools across 47 states, territories, and districts. For more information, visit www.weareprostart.org.
Culinary Arts is one of 24 Career and Technical Education programs offered by the Washington- Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES (WSWHE BOCES). The Southern Adirondack Education Center in Hudson Falls is one of two Career and Technical Education centers operated by WSWHE BOCES. Any high school student enrolled in one of the 31 component school districts is eligible for admission to the Southern Adirondack Education Center or the F. Donald Myers Education Center in Saratoga Springs through his or her home school. Adults may apply to the program and location of their choice – admission is granted on a space-available basis. For more information, visit www.wswheboces.org.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mike Sylvia, Public Information Specialist
WSWHE BOCES
1153 Burgoyne Avenue
Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 746-3857 fax: (518) 746-3855
msylvia@wswheboces.org
Thursday, February 7, 2008
TreePaad Goes Out on a Limb for Homeless Youth
Photo L to R Patti Garrand, TreePaad, Duane J. Vaughn, HYC Executive Director, Anne M. Fuller, HYC Fund Development Coordinator.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Tearing Down to Build Again
Before most commuters had arrived at their desks, camera crews, construction workers and members of BRANNY and the Crandall Park Beautification Committee gathered to watch as the field house at Crandall Park was bulldozed as the first visible step for the groundbreaking on a new field house.
Monday, October 29, 2007
This Tree is Ripe for Climbing
Tree Paad Family Entertainment Center recently had their Grand Opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
Stop over to see all the fun to be had at TreePaad.
TreePaad Family Entertainment Center
1/4 mile West of Quaker Road
217 Dix Avenue
Glens Falls, NY 12801
TreePaad hours are as follows:
Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday - Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday - 10am - 7pm
Monday, October 15, 2007
They Did it for the Kids
Behan Communications, the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, The Chronicle, The Post-Star, and Trampoline Design came together Friday night at Christ United Methodist Church to put on a show to benefit Feet First, a local organization dedicated to ensuring that every child has shoes that fit and are season appropriate.
Representatives from these companies performed to a packed house, alternately eliciting reverent silence and raucous applause. The event raised over $700 for Feet First and demonstrated that Maury Thompson and Gordon Woodworth can both deliver a message with their voices as well as their keyboards. Mark Behan was no slouch as the master of ceremonies, delighting the crowd with witty commentary on a host of issues. Trampoline Design and Behan Communications proved that their creative extends beyond standard print and web materials and can be showcased in the finest performance halls. Below enjoy a clip, poorly shot from a back row seat, of Glens Falls Hospital's Ray Agnew doing his rendition of a classic U2 number.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Collaboration, it adds up.
The ARCC has made no secret that it believes that in many cases Option C is the way to go:
Cooperation
Consideration
Consolidation
Collaboration
We've gone so far as to co-mingle our Annual Dinner with the Tri-County United Way's annual auction. February, 2nd, 2008 our organizations will convene at The Sagamore for an incomparable evening of bidding for charity, culinary delight and creatively making 2 for the price of 1 work for everyone.
Turns out the communication(s) community has a way with C, too.
Perhaps a high c, maybe a clarinet, or even a contralto.
Gordon Woodworth of The Chronicle and Maury Thompson of The Post-Star are in cahoots. They've stealthily made their way through the city charging (coercing) area communications professionals with performing musical numbers at a coffee house style evening on Friday, October 12th at Christ Church United Methodist. 
Included in the event:
Grand Master of Ceremonies
Mark Behan, President and Founder, Behan Communications.
Performers:
Ray Agnew, Executive Vice President of the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation
Maury Thompson, Reporter, The Post-Star
Gordon Woodworth, News Editor, The Chronicle
The Design Tramps, Trampoline Design
Mik Bondy and a heretofore unknown singing talent on staff, Behan Communications
And many more.
The event, sure to be wildly entertaining, has been created to benefit Feet First, an organization dedicated to making sure that all kids have the shoes they need to get through the season. For more information about the Community Mission Coffee House presenting Media Night please contact Maury Thompson at thompson@poststar.com.
Friday, September 28, 2007
From Wiggles to Wedgies
From Wiggles to Wedgies: The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom Announces Plans for New Rides & Attractions in 2008
The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom today announced plans to add several new major attractions for the 2008 season. Next spring, the park will unveil Wiggles World, a themed children’s area based on The Wiggles, the most popular children’s entertainers in the world, featuring rides, shows and attractions the entire family can enjoy together. At the same time, the park will also debut a thrilling new waterslide, called the Wild Wedgie, in Splashwater Kingdom.
“The Great Escape has historically been a true family theme park, and as our plans for 2008 make clear, we are continuing that tradition,” said Don McCoy, President of The Great Escape Properties. “The addition of Wiggles World and the Wild Wedgie represents our commitment to the diversification of family entertainment at The Great Escape, where we are dedicated to offering excitement and thrills for families and guests of all ages!”
Get Ready to Wiggle at The Great Escape!
At a cost of $3 million, the new children’s area will include specially-themed Wiggles rides, including The Big Red Car and The Big Red Plane rides, as well as a new retail location, The Wiggles Gift Shop, and a restaurant called the Yummy Yummy Café. In addition, The Wiggles themselves –Sam, Murray, Jeff and Anthony – will make an appearance and perform at the park on a to-be-announced date in 2008!
The new Wiggles World themed children’s area will be inhabited by The Wiggles’ cast of supporting characters: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus, who will pose for photos with guests and perform daily in the “Get Ready to Wiggle” show in the all-new Wiggles Theater.
“Wiggles World” is designed to leverage The Wiggles’ vast recognition and status among children ages 2-6. Since 1991, The Wiggles have performed to more than 1 million audience members a year. To date, they have sold more than 22 million DVDs and videos and more than 5 million albums worldwide, and The Wiggles’ successful television show has been broadcast on Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney since 2002.
Wiggles World will be the theme park’s second themed children’s area, following on the heels of LOONEY TUNES NATIONAL PARK, which was added in 2005.
‘Wild Wedgie’ to Debut in Splashwater Kingdom
The Wild Wedgie, an entertaining waterslide with a whimsical name, will debut at The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in 2008 to provide thrill seeking guests with an exhilarating water ride!
The new waterslide is expected to generate even more excitement in 2008 than its predecessor, Tornado, did in 2007. The new waterslide will appeal to teens, tweens, and everyone who loves an exciting waterslide experience. Wild Wedgie will complement Tornado, Captain Hook’s Adventure River, Paul Bunyan’s Bucket Brigade, the 500,000 gallon Lumberjack Splash wavepool, and all of the thrilling attractions in Splashwater Kingdom, making for an unforgettable waterpark experience for the whole family.
More information about Wiggles World and the Wild Wedgie waterslide will be released during a construction tour that will be offered to press in spring 2008.
2008 Season Pass: Live the Thrill
Guests can gear up to enjoy Wiggles World and the new Splashwater Kingdom water attraction now by purchasing a 2008 Season Pass to The Great Escape for only $69.99 (plus tax), the lowest price of the season. Season passes are currently available for purchase online at sixflags.com, and are also valid for admission to the theme park now, during Fright Fest 2007.
Stay Where You Play! New Season Pass Packages Available
The Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark announces a new Season Pass package combining all the fun and excitement of the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark with season passes to The Great Escape.
The Great Escape season pass package includes a two night stay at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, admission to White Water Bay indoor waterpark during length of stay, and four 2008 season passes to The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom. Prices begin at $165 per person, based on four person occupancy. Offer is based on availability. For details, visit SixFlagsGreatEscapeLodge.com or call 888-708-2684.
Six Flags Inc. is the world’s largest regional theme park company. Founded in 1961, Six Flags celebrated its 45th Anniversary in 2006. It is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE:SIX) headquartered in New York City.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. ®, TM and © 2007. © 2007 The Wiggles Pty Ltd. LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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PRESS CONTACT:
Diane O’Connor
The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom
(518) 792-3500
doconnor@sftp.com
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Bittersweet Follow-Up
August 29, 2002 - August, 8, 2007
Airway Meadows Golf Course held its 4th Annual Benefit Tournament on Saturday, August 18th. 74 players came out to play in the 4-player scramble tournament. The event was to benefit the family of Christopher Ramsey, who last winter was diagnosed with stage four high-risk neuroblastoma. He passed away on August 8th from an infection after successfully battling the cancer.
We raised $6261 for the family through the golfers who participated, the selling of hole sponsor signs, a 50/50 raffle and a live auction. We would especially like to thank some of the winning teams who donated their prizes back so they could be included in the auction.
Cash Donations for The Family of Christopher Ramsey: ASAP Container Rentals, Airway Meadows GC Grounds Crew, Airway Meadows Kitchen, Tavern, Bev Cart Staff, Airway Meadows Pro Shop, Golf Staff, All Around Sound, Anonymous, Bottom’s Up Golf League, AMGC, Doc’s Steakhouses, Fire Control Systems, Inc., Fran’s Hallmark Shop, Glens Falls Metal Fabricators, Joan and Jayme Heber, The Legend Group, Brad and Missy Morgan, Pallette Stone, Quaker Bay Roofing Company, Reeds Hydraulics, Shelly Park Adult Community, Steve Rajeski Electric, Stone Bridge Iron & Steel Co., TMG-The McCormick Group
Misc. Cash Donations: Anonymous Golfers
Raffle & Auction Items: Airway Meadows Golf Club, Arbonne International-Marianne Hoosier, Brian Rhodes, PGA Prof., Curt Lohrey, PGA Prof., Fran’s Hallmark, Fitzgerald Bros. – Pepsi Folks, Eagle Crest Golf Club, The Highland Golf Club, Kingswood Golf Club, Mary Kay Cosmetics – Sharon Bianco, Minisceongo Golf Club, Pioneer Hills, Pole Valley Players Club, Queensbury County Club, The Sagamore Golf Course, Saratoga Eagle, Saratoga National Golf Club, Scott’s Flea Market, Top of the World Golf Course, Trevor Wheeler Golf, Trusto Bank, Titleist, Windy Hills Golf Course
Christopher's obituary, as printed in The Post-Star:
HUDSON FALLS * Christopher David Ramsey, 4, of Pearl Street, passed away on Wednesday Aug. 8, 2007, at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass., surrounded by his loving family. Born Aug. 29, 2002, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Paul R. and Trisha (Kirsch) Ramsey.
Christopher loved baseball, the New York Yankees, motorcycles, his four-wheeler, bowling, and playing with his sister, Payten. He was an honorary firefighter in Hudson Falls. He liked the song, "Footloose" and really enjoyed playing with his cousins Logan and Casey, and most of all he loved to be with his "Pa." His laugh was infectious and his smile just didn't quit. He attended the Lights on Learning Center in Hudson Falls.
Survivors include his loving parents, Paul and Trisha Ramsey of Hudson Falls; his beloved sister, Payten Ramsey of Hudson Falls; his maternal grandparents, Helen and David "Mimi and Papa" Kirsch of Fort Edward; his paternal grandparents, Debra "Grammy" Ramsey of Conway, S.C., Paul "Grandpa" Ramsey of Glens Falls; his maternal great-grandmothers, Marie Weatherwax of Fort Edward and Edith Kirsch of Houston, Texas; his paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Beverly Wheeler of Conway, S.C.; his aunts, Shannon "Auntie" Kirsch of Hudson Falls, Taylor Ramsey of Glens Falls, Theresa Higgins of Glens Falls; his special aunts, "Cinny" and "Luv Luv"; and several other aunts uncles and cousins, and a community that loved him.
Donations in Christopher's memory may be made to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 6635, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 or The Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at Albany Medical Center, Mail Code 24, 43 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
Our thoughts are with Christopher's family. Special thanks to Airway Meadows for an exceptional event for an extraordinary boy.
Play at Double H Goes High Tech
IT Professionals Tour Double H Ranch, Present Gifts For Campers
Regional and local IT professionals recently visited the Double H Ranch to present gifts for campers, aged six to 16, all of whom are dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
Representatives from Microsoft, SAGE Computer Associates and Squiggout Web Designs toured the newly wired facilities. SAGE, using Microsoft products, designed, installed and supports the computer system at Double H Ranch to better track health and safety concerns for campers across the entire facility, as well as to improve fundraising capabilities.
Microsoft NE Area General Manager Brian Neirby presented the Double H Ranch with a Microsoft Xbox 360, and SAGE and Squiggout Web Designs supplemented the popular gaming system with an LCD TV monitor.
“We really wanted to work with a vendor that could communicate in plain language while addressing our computer network needs with a sophisticated touch,” said Eileen Nash, Double H Ranch’s Director of Development. “SAGE Computer Associates answered that call, significantly improving our fundraising capabilities and our ability to securely and reliably handle camper records.”
“The Double H Ranch is truly a remarkable organization, and we’re pleased to be able to share the camp and its work with our peers in the IT industry,” said Cohn. “This is an excellent reminder that all organizations, including nonprofits and small business, can realize significant benefits through a secure, reliable and productive computer environment.”
About Double H Ranch – A Hole in the Wall Camp
The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized camping and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Our purpose is to enrich their lives and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. All programs are free of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks. For more information, visit The Ranch.
About SAGE Computer Associates
SAGE Computer Associates, Inc. is a Tech Valley company providing computer network consulting, design, installation and support services. SAGE develops secure, reliable and productive IT systems for its clients. Founded in 1983, the company currently employs 12.
From left to right, Jeff Cohn, SAGE Computer Associates President; Brian Neirby, Microsoft NE Area General Manager; and Michael Haley, Squiggout Web Designs President look on as Double H Ranch campers try out the new gaming system.
From left to right, Michael Haley, Squiggout Web Designs President; William Fibiger, SAGE Computer Associates Vice President; Eileen Nash Double H Ranch Director of Development; Brian Neirby, Microsoft NE Area General Manager; Gail Cory, Microsoft Upstate New York Partner Account Manager; Jeff Cohn, SAGE Computer Associates President; and Roberto Santucci, Microsoft Strategic Engagement Manager at the Double H Ranch’s medical building, which can now provide better care for campers through enhanced computer systems.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
If You Build It...
...they can play safely.
BRANNY & Crandall Park Beautification Committee Team Up to Build a Field House of Dreams
The Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern New York (BRANNY) has contributed $1,000 to the Crandall Park Beautification Committee to rebuild the Field House at Crandall Park. 
The members of BRANNY have also committed to supplying materials and labor to see the project to fruition. Groundbreaking is scheduled for early fall of 2007 with a spring 2008 completion.
The existing Field House was constructed in 1921 near the pond and served as a warming hut for ice skaters, until it was moved to its current location. An addition was built in 1931. The building, which has fallen into disrepair, is used year round. 
Plans for the new Field House include basement space with potential utilization as dressing rooms for performers from the amphitheatre performances, such as the recent GE sponsored concerts. There will also be increased energy efficiency and heightened curb appeal for this edifice along one of the City’s primary corridors.
For more information on BRANNY and this project coontact Patti Pepe at (518) 798-1761
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Come out swinging for Christopher
Airway Meadows to hold tournament to benefit 5 year old Christopher Ramsey
Christopher Ramsey is a local 5-year old resident. On February 1, 2007, he was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma. The tumor has metastasized to his bone marrow. Since then he has undergone months of chemotherapy and stem-cell re-implantation. He is currently at the PICU at Boston Children's Hospital.
Airway Meadows Golf Club in Gansevoort will be holding a golf tournament on Saturday, August 18th. It will be a 4-player 18 Hole scramble with a Noon registration followed by a shotgun start. The cost is $70 per player and includes greens fees, cart, prizes, BBQ picnic, draft beer and soda all day. A portion of the registration fees plus all proceeds from raffles, auction and on course competitions and games go directly to Christopher Ramsey. Deadline for entry is Monday, August 13th and the field is limited to 144 players. Golfers should sign-up early to guarantee entry. Contact the Pro Shop at the golf course or call 518-792-4144.
Hole sponsor signs are available at the cost of $50 each with all the proceeds going directly to Christopher.
Kevin Nielsen
Airway Meadows Golf Club
518-792-4144
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The united way
ARCC members and the students in the Apprentice Adirondack Style program continue to demonstrate the power of participation. The latest challenge for the students was to create a t-shirt design for the Tri-County United Way. The t-shirts will be used as a sales and marketing tool as the organization works toward achieving its drive for $1 million.
Deanna Endieveri of Sperry Advertising met with the students to go over of the design of the t-shirts which will be produced by Sperry. Her enthusiasm for collaboration and to create a quality product was clear as she discussed the design with the Money Makers team.
An integral part of the process of this program is the interaction with local business people. The opportunity to work with professionals and to witness their ideas being taken and fully realized is something that will inform the way these students approach their future decisions.
The ARCC is proud to have members such as Sperry Advertising and the Tri-County United Way, who are willing to take the time to impact the lives and thinking of our region's young people.
If you would like to find out more about how to support the Tri-County United Way through the purchase of one of the student designed, Sperry produced t-shirt, contact Amanda Magee at 798-1761.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Money as Instructional Tool
Ok, so not really, but Hudson River Community Credit Union along with Todd Shimkus, ARCC President and CEO, found a way to use hypothetical money as a mechanism for learning...if only property taxes could be paid from a hypothetical account. The kids learned a great deal as they wowed the thre delighted ladies from HRCC: Dorrie Phillips, Linda Dickie and President, Sue Commanda.
This week at the Apprentice, our two teams selected new project managers and one changed their name to the Money Makers vs. The Mighty Purple Pandas. The challenge was to create a board game for use by the Hudson River Community Credit Union in their efforts to increase the financial literacy of area students. The Money Makers created a game called “Moolah – The Game of Money” and the Panda’s created a game called “Bankrupt.”
Moolah is played by rolling the dice and landing on squares, winning is accomplished by landing on more earning squares than spending squares. To make money, players babysit, mow lawns, get a birthday gift, receive a visit from the tooth fairy, hold a yard sale, receive an allowance, etc. To spend money, players buy an i-pod, candy, and go to the movies. As money is earned players can go back to the Credit Union in the middle of the board to deposit earnings. The first player to save $500 wins. If any player accumulates debt of more than $500, they lose and are eliminated from the game.
Bankrupt has players select a business to open - - car dealer, lawyer, construction or restaurant - - and receive a $50,000 loan from the credit union. Each player travels through their own path to profitability by rolling the dice. They are directed by the board to take cards at random spaces that identify ways to either make or lose money. The goal is to collect enough cards that add revenue to your business, that when you reach the end of the path to profitability you have paid off the original loan. If you still have debt at the end of the path, you go back to the beginning. The game is won when all four players have become profitable and the winner is the player with the most profit after paying off their loan.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
When Pavement Ends
And Fun Begins
The V1 bike from HARO could hit the trail with you for the nice price of $289. You'll fly with this bike's good quality and easily find a style and color to suit your level and taste. The mountain bike gives you peace of mind with an awesome warranty. The V1 could easily last you 8-10 years with your care.
Take our smooth shifting, easily adjustable, HARO mountain bike out for a spin. Feel the zooming power. Red and silver or black and silver will look perfect as onlookers enjoy a forceful wind coming from the blur of speed that must be you on your fantastic new bike.
1. "V" Brakes
2. Front Suspension
3. Aluminum Frame
4. Lever Shifting
5. Quick Release
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