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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Swine Flu Alert

NYSDOH Briefing for State Agencies on Swine Flu Situation

Since April 22, 2009, the New York State Department of Health has been actively engaged in monitoring the swine flu situation after the initial cases were identified in Mexico. State agencies, Local Health Departments and healthcare providers have been updated, and clinical guidance has been developed and is being actively updated.

The following resources are available and are being updated daily.


Resources

For the global picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.who.int/csr/don/en/

For the national picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm

For the state picture on the evolving swine flu situation:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/

For questions from the general public:
1-800-808-1987
NYC residents please call 311


Employee Resources

Questions and Answers:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/swine_flu/swine_flu_questions_and_answers.htm


General Recommendations


  • To protect yourself and your family from the flu:
  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
  • Avoid people who are ill, and stay home from work or school if you are sick.
  • Use tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
  • Keep hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Clean shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.

Young @ Heart

Due to all of the positive feedback we've received from Recognition attendees and an interest from several of you to purchase the movie, we thought we'd post a link to the Young @ Heart website where you can find more information.

Visit: http://www.youngatheartchorus.com/index.php

For those that were unable to attend, here's a short movie trailer so you can see what you missed! =)


2008 Presidential Service Awards

On Friday, April 24 Schuyler and Yates County volunteers attended the 2009 RSVP Volunteer Recognition at the Glen Theater in Watkins Glen. The event began by introducing station representatives, advisory council members, and County Administrator Time O'Hearn . We then recognized volunteers who earned the 2008 Presidential Service Award. Following the award ceremony, guests were treated to the movie 'Young @ Heart' which seemed to be a big hit with everyone!

A special thank you to Tim O'Hearn for speaking on the importance of volunteerism and for announcing the Lifetime award winners.

Awards winners are as follows:

Lifetime Awards


Stella Fraboni 4,136.50 Lifetime
Barbara Sutherland 4,325.50 Lifetime



Gold Awards

Virginia Beebe
Gold
H. Irene Elkins
Gold
Sam A. Fazzary
Gold
Beverly Gleason
Gold
Dianne J. Grover
Gold
Jim Haley
Gold
Darwin Hammond
Gold
Clifton Hathaway
Gold
Rebecca Holder
Gold
Helen Human
Gold
Evelyn Jensen
Gold
Jean Y. Johnson
Gold
Gertrude (Molly) Leopard
Gold
Pauline Mangus
Gold
Gregory Marion
Gold
Carolyn Merritt
Gold
Michael Mize
Gold
Nellie A. Munroe
Gold
Mary Nichols
Gold
Donald Riley
Gold
Chuck Tarshus
Gold
Joyce Tyler
Gold
Herman Veil
Gold
Theresa Winton
Gold
William Wormuth, Sr.
Gold

Silver Awards
Dorla Armstrong
Silver
Donna Chidsey
Silver
Robert DeYager
Silver
Phyllis Garlick
Silver
Ruby C. Gilbert
Silver
Gail Gittens
Silver
Elsie Goodman
Silver
Doris Hunt
Silver
Joyce McKinney
Silver
Anne Myers
Silver
Doris L. Navestad
Silver
Marion Nicastro
Silver
Alan Palinkas
Silver
Laurie Scullin
Silver
Shirley Shaffer
Silver
Karey Solomon
Silver
Jean G. Stevens
Silver
Regina Tarshus
Silver
Sheryl C. Thurston
Silver
Nicholas Vander Weide
Silver
Hilda Welker
Silver
David Wiley
Silver


Bronze Awards

Fran Anderson
Bronze
Roberta Beckhorn
Bronze
Carol Bianco
Bronze
Joann DeLeury
Bronze
Douglas Erwin
Bronze
Rose II Freedom
Bronze
Elizabeth Johnson
Bronze
Sidney Mann
Bronze
Anne Salisbury
Bronze
Walter Scheuer
Bronze
Fred Sibley
Bronze
Robert Simpson
Bronze
Catherine Sirrine
Bronze
Jane Snyder
Bronze
Clara Staples
Bronze
Ann Stephno
Bronze
Christine Updyke
Bronze
Stew VanBuren
Bronze
John Weichman
Bronze
Susan Wojciechowski
Bronze
Mary Wright
Bronze



Gardeners Needed


Check out the link to Glenda Gephart’s article in the Star Gazette about Schuyler County community gardens. Volunteers are needed to assist in this endeavor so please contact the RSVP office at 535-7105 if you are interested in helping.

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20090427/NEWS01/904270319/1117/news

Friday, April 24, 2009

Empire State Senior Games

Empire State Senior Games
Cortland, NY
June 2—7, 2009

The Empire State Senior Games is an organized sports & leisure program for New York State Residents aged 50 & older as of December 31 of the year in which the Games take place.

The Senior Games attracts nearly 2000 athletes, along with guests & friends from across NY state. Athletes participate in more than 20 competitive sports & recreational events. There are also instructional clinics, informational exhibits, & educational seminars. Each evening features an informal social event planned specifically for Senior Games’ participants.

SUNY Cortland is the site for the Empire State Senior Games.

TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS PROVIDED BY
SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING
CALL 535-7108 FOR REGISTRATION

Monday, April 20, 2009

Benefit for the Yates Community Center Project

"It Takes a Community...To Build a Center."

SPAGHETTI DINNER

PENN YAN MOOSE LODGE
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009

5:00pm - 7:00pm
$6.00 per dinner

Tickets available at Longs' Cards and Books store or call/email the YCRR office at
(315) 694-1071
lmiller@yatescommunitycenter.org

Tickets will be sold at the door
Take-Outs are available!

Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources, Inc.
111 Elm Street Penn Yan, NY 14527
www.yatescommunitycenter.org

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Free Cell Phone & Minutes to Income Eligible

Did you know you may be eligible for a free cell phone?

The process to qualify for Lifeline Service depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...

  1. You already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid.

    OR

  2. Your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government.

    AND

  3. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Service through another phone carrier.
  4. You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.

In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.


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