Breathless

Adirondack-size Inhalers Breathe Dramatic Life into Trampoline Design’s Newest Campaign


Trampoline Design went big with a campaign to boost asthma awareness for the North Country Asthma Coalition. Larger-than-life 3-foot inhalers have been positioned in high-profile locations throughout Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Clinton and Essex Counties.

Trampoline Design developed the inhalers, along with Creatacor of Clifton Park, as a mechanism for capturing the attention of children and adults alike for what is literally a life or death issue. The Adirondacks present an incredible stage, with towering trees, street-side light poles, and North Country storefronts offering unexpected and high traffic perches for the inhalers, which feature a place for literature intended to be taken by passers-by.


3' inhaler on Route 4 in Hudson Falls Photo credit: Mike Sylvia

The campaign debuts on the heels of the attention grabbing print campaign, “Ease Your Wheeze!” The budget that had been earmarked entirely for print advertising was redistributed to allow the inhalers to complement traditional marketing. The combination of Dr. Suess inspired print ads and quirky, sci-fi movie scaled information vehicles demonstrate the agency’s trademark willingness to explore an unconventional approach to communication.

Example of the "Ease Your Wheeze!" print campaign.

"The reality is that organizations need to evolve their way of thinking, what might have worked even a year ago won't fly with today's audience. There is an expectation to have as-it-happens-access to news, with little tolerance for commercials and pop-up ads. Harnessing the power of a new tool, in this case the backdrop of day-to-day life, is a way to communicate our message before the audience realizes it," said Sean Magee, Principal of Brand Strategy for Trampoline Design.

Later this year the installation of additional inhalers, for a total of 36 will take place. The attached photograph was taken on the traffic circle in Hudson Falls. There is also a list of inhaler locations detailed below.



Inhaler Display Sites to Date:

Glens Falls YMCA
Wilsboro Adirondack Store
Hamilton Public Health
Warren Public Health
Warren Head Start- all 6 locations
Franklin Public Health
Glens Falls Home Therapy Equipment
Mary Dulap Tax Return of Elizabethtown
Clinton County & Franklin County Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO)]

An introduction and an invitation

Aimee Hetzer Joins Natural Health Improvement Center

Hello, my name is Aimee Hetzer and I have recently moved to this area from Westchester NY. You might be asking yourself what brings me up here from Westchester. Well, it is my belief we all have a passion and a purpose to serve our community. It is my deepest passion to educate and promote how all of us can restore our health naturally that has lead me to this wonderful town. I am excited to announce I have joined the staff of Natural Health Improvement Center here in Glens Falls! I have a Master Certification in Nutrition Response Testing, which makes me one of only 140 in the country trained to this level. I just joined the chamber and would like to introduce myself to all the members

What is Nutrition Response Testing? Simply put, it is a very precise, scientific, non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of ill or non-optimum health, and placing a person on a personalized program of whole food nutritional supplements and diet to allow the body to repair itself. It will discover the malfunctioning systems of the body and the nutritional deficiency or toxins causing it.

With this method of testing there is no guessing involved. The individual’s body will help to determine the exact nutrients the patient needs to supplement in his or her diet in order to bring about balance and better health.

According to Dr. Freddie Ulan, the originator of the technique, "N.R.Testing enables us to test each patient at a core level and identify the real causes of dis-function. We can now correct the root of the problem using time tested nutritional protocols that are safe, sensible and economic, which produce the results we have always felt were possible for our patients."

To see if you qualify as a Nutritional Response Testing candidate please call The Natural Health Improvement Center of Glens Falls at 518-745-7473 or email us at aimeeh@bryman-ulan.com. Call before January 31st to receive a FREE initial Consultation and Health Analysis. All chamber members will get an additional free gift!

"Nutrition Response Testing is a medical muscle testing system grounded in solid science. It is today probably the fastest and least invasive way to accurately detect food allergies, geopathic and biophysical stress, interference fields, stressed organs and structures, emotional blocks, heavy metal toxicity, dental problems, environmental toxicity and more."

- Dr. Joseph Mercola D.C.
Chicago, Illinois

New to the Water

Hudson Headwaters News:

Hudson Headwaters Women’s Care Program Welcomes Kathryn Kernan, CNM



Certified Nurse-Midwife Kathryn Kernan, CNM, MSN, has joined Hudson Headwaters Health Network’s Women’s Care group at the Warrensburg Health Center. With the addition of Ms. Kernan, comprehensive women’s care services are available for women throughout northern Warren County.

Kernan brings many years of experience as a nurse-midwife to the Network including practice in Saratoga Springs and Saranac Lake. She is a graduate of the University of Texas in San Antonio, completed her PNP certificate at the University of Colorado in Denver, and received her MSN degree from Yale University in New Haven, CT.

Kernan joins Dr. Michael Guido (OB/GYN), McKenzie Jones, CNM, Victoria Wirth, CNM, and Kathy Monroe, RN in the Women’s Care group at the Warrensburg Health Center.

For more information or an appointment, please call the Warrensburg Health Center (623-2844). Patients are encouraged to visit the Hudson Headwaters website for details on health centers hours, providers and services available at each center.

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Welcomes Family Physician William Parker, M.D.

Family doctor William Parker, M.D., has joined the Health Center on Broad Street in Glens Falls, and the Moreau Family Health Center of the Hudson Headwaters Health Network.



Dr. Parker began with Hudson Headwaters earlier this year at the Health Center on Broad Street in Glens Falls, and is also available at Moreau Family Health on Route 9. Dr. Parker joined Hudson Headwaters having completed his family medicine residency at the Albany Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, and earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical University (SUNY), also in Syracuse.

Patients are welcome to schedule an appointment at the Health Center of their choice.

Dr. Parker is joined in the Health Center on Broad Street office by Robert Beaty, M.D., James North, M.D., Noelle Stevens, M.D., (family practice), Irene Flatau, M.D. (pediatrics), Jennifer Rowley (infectious disease) and several physician assistants and nurse practitioners of family, pediatric, and behavioral health. He is joined in the Moreau office by Michael Adams, M.D., Deborah Dittner, FNP, and Donna Finn-Kuo, FNP (family practice) and Glenn Anderson, RPA-C; Irene Flatau, MD and Mary Ann Allen, PNP (pediatrics); and Timothy Culliton, DPM (podiatry).

The Health Center on Broad Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 8:30 pm, and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Moreau Family Health is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, and until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information or an appointment, please call the Moreau Family Health (761-6961). Patients are encouraged to visit the Hudson Headwaters website for details on health centers hours, providers and services available at each center.


Hudson Headwaters Welcomes Family Physicians Slingerland and Parker to its Moreau Family Health Center



Family doctors D. Tucker Slingerland, M.D. and William Parker, M.D., have joined the Moreau Family Health Center of the Hudson Headwaters Health Network.






Dr. Slingerland comes to the region after completing his family practice residency at the Fletcher Allen Health Care/University of Vermont, in Burlington, Vermont. He received his undergraduate degree from Williams College and earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in the West Indies.

Dr. Slingerland began with Hudson Headwaters earlier this year at the Health Center on Broad Street in Glens Falls, and has now moved his practice full-time to Moreau Family Health. Patients are welcome to follow by simply requesting a record transfer.

Dr. Parker joins Hudson Headwaters having completed his family medicine residency at the Albany Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, and earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical University (SUNY), also in Syracuse. Patients are welcome to schedule an appointment now.

Drs. Slingerland and Parker are joined in the Moreau office by Michael Adams, M.D., Deborah Dittner, FNP, and Donna Finn-Kuo, FNP (family practice) and Glenn Anderson, RPA-C; Irene Flatau, MD and Mary Ann Allen, PNP (pediatrics); and Timothy Culliton, DPM (podiatry), all of whom welcome patients seeking care at Moreau Family Health.

Moreau Family Health is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, and until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information or an appointment, please call the Moreau Family Health (761-6961). Patients are encouraged to visit the Hudson Headwaters website for details on health centers hours, providers and services available at each center.
Hudson Headwaters is a not-for-profit community-based network of health centers, serving the Adirondack, Lake George and Glens Falls region for nearly 30 years. For more information please call 761-0300 or visit our website: www.hhhn.org

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Big News at BST

BST is pleased to announce that Charles S. Amodio, CPA, CFF has been promoted to Partner in the Firm’s Valuation, Forensic, and Litigation Support division, effective January 1, 2009.



Charles joined the Firm in October 2005 with the merger of Ferraro Andrie, CPAs and BST. He has ten years of diversified public accounting experience with extensive knowledge in insurance loss accounting and forensic accounting. He is Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and holds an MBA degree from the College of Saint Rose. Charles lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife and three children.

BST is pleased to announce the following new hires:





Carolyn D. Houck joins the Firm as Human Resources Director. She previously worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Human Resources Manager and has a degree from SUNY Agricultural and Technical College in Cobleskill, New York.



Kimberly A. Frisbee joins the Firm’s Tax Department as an Associate. She is a Cum Laude graduate of the College of Saint Rose and resides in Albany.



Ashleigh S. Martel joins the Firm’s Financial Services Department as an Associate. She previously worked for a public accounting firm in New York City and is a graduate of Hartwick College. She resides in Clifton Park.




Patricia J. Jackson joins the Firm’s Valuation, Forensic, and Litigation Support unit as an Administrative Assistant. She previously worked with International Paper and Coca Cola. She resides in Niskayuna.

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BST is a multi-disciplinary financial and management consulting firm headquartered in Albany and anchored by the accounting firm Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co. LLP, CPAs. Other services of the firm include business valuation, forensic accounting and litigation support services, tax and management consulting, employee benefit plan consulting, human resource management and development, healthcare operations consulting, governmental auditing and consulting, merger and acquisition assistance, and wealth management.

Dogs are people too.

LOCAL DOG TRAINER SAYS HOLIDAY PARTIES CAN BE FRAUGHT WITH CANINE DANGERS



As you plan for your parties,
don't forget to account for your canine party-members.

Holiday gatherings that mix the family dog with a larger than normal number of people in the house can lead to all kinds of problems and dangers for man and beast. Dan Rossignol is a local dog trainer and behaviorist who feels duty bound to spread his advice to party givers and partygoers this time of year. According to Rossignol, “When a family dog is used to normally three or four people around the house, stress levels are sure to go up when there are suddenly two or three times that number of people coming over for a holiday celebration.”

When dogs get stressed out they often act out in ways that may not be very healthy. Rossignol says dog owners who throw parties should take steps to keep their dogs and guests safe. “If you’re going to have 5, 10, 20 or more people over, chances are you will be doing some planning for this occasion. An important part of your planning should include deciding what to do with you dog. I recommend sending your dog for an overnight stay at your favorite kennel. It’s the best way to be certain your dog will stay safe and sound,” said Rossignol, who will be offering a free seminar on improving dog behavior this Saturday in Saratoga Springs.

Crowds of noisy, sometimes tipsy, people will often display inappropriate behaviors, and dogs tend to react in one of two ways; with aggression out of fear or aggression out of a territorial pack leader mentality. “Snarls, growls, nips and bites are not at all uncommon in these situations. The key is to keep the dog removed from this atmosphere,” advises Rossignol. Placing your dog in a comfortable crate at a quiet location in your home, away from the party, is another Rossignol suggestion.

If you attend a party at someone else’s home who happens to have a dog loose at the festivities, Rossignol says you should steer clear of that dog as much as possible. “Don’t bend over the dog. Don’t pet, pick up or roughhouse with the pet. Choose another, quieter time after the party if you wish to show your affection for the animal,” said Rossignol.

Can the typical holiday party actually pose a danger to your dog? Rossignol says, “Yes! Parties usually feature food out on display around the home, from the banquet table in the dining room to the candy dishes filled with chocolate kisses, to partially eaten food plates left around. If your dog gets into this food when you’re not watching, especially things such as chicken wing bones or chocolate, it can prove to be disastrous to your dog.”

Rossignol is the owner of Ausdauer Dog Training, LLC, often marketed under the name DanTrainsDogs.com. He provides solutions for most canine problems, including aggression, biting and nipping, with just ONE visit to the dog’s home. He has been often been favorably compared to TV’s Cesar Millan, “The Dog Whisperer”, by the capital region media.

A Field of Opportunity

WHEATFIELDS is hosting it’s first annual “Support New York” wine dinner on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 pm. Paring five courses of local food products with New York wines is a fantastic way to experience local wines. Your newly acquired wine knowledge will certainly impress those at upcoming holiday feasts. This event is a tremendous value at $75.00 per person, which includes tax & gratuity. Reservations only; seats are filling fast - call 518-587-0534. View the menu online at www.wheatfields.com.

WHEATFIELDS is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Back by popular demand, in honor of the 1988 opening, a three-course menu is available for $19.88. The commemorative menu offers your choice of first course, entrée & dessert for lunch or dinner, Sunday through Thursday.

Everyone is on the go these days, why not spend more time with friends & family without spending extra money? Let WHEATFIELDS do the cooking. Try the 4 for $44 meals TO-GO. You have your choice of entrée, pasta & sauce. Also included, vegetables & warm bread with herb butter; enough to feed 4! Call ahead, we will bring it out to your car, or ask if you’re in our delivery area.

WHEATFIELDS gift cards are now available on line. An easy, convenient, & tasteful gift is just a few clicks away. What a great way to share the holiday season with friends, family & co-workers.

In keeping with the 20-year history, WHEATFIELDS is proud to announce being a recipient of the 2008 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. 20 Years of great food, outstanding value, excellent service, fine wines & fresh pasta. Visit WHEATFIELDS on line at www.wheatfields.com for menus & events.

WHEATFIELDS Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch & dinner, seven days a week.

“Our passion is your pasta!”

440 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.587.0534
www.wheatfields.com

Helping Those with Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York needs you. There are almost 5,200 people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the Adirondack Region. Alzheimer’s disease also touches their caregivers, neighbors and everyone in the community.

To serve all of these people with crucial programs and services, we need you to help us make our May 3, 2009 Memory Walk fund raising event a success. We need volunteers to help us on our organizing committee and corporate support by coordinating a walk team or provide sponsorship. Please contact Sujata Chaudhry at 518-439-2217 ext. 305 or call 1-800-272-3900 to volunteer for a fulfilling and important mission. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

It's Official

Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Granted Status of Women-Owned Business Enterprise.

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 - Upstate Priority Insurance Agency was recently notified by the State of New York that their application was approved to be certified as a women-owned business. Certification requires a rigorous review of past financial records, an overview of organizational structure, and assessment to prove expertise in a given industry. Now approved, New York State will list Upstate Priority Insurance Agency in the Directory of Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, used by state agencies and contractors statewide. Upstate Priority Insurance Agency is one of only three certified insurance agents throughout Upstate New York.

Certification provides a greater opportunity for participation by Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in state contracting. Avon Scherff, president of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC commented “We were very excited to learn that we had been approved as a certified women-owned business. I have been in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, and a business owner for five years. I am looking forward to capitalizing on additional opportunities moving forward.”

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit www.upstatepriority.com.

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Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Chosen as Key Guest on Monthly Voices of Success Radio Show

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 – Avon Scherff, President of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC was recently interviewed by Kjelene Bertrand, host and producer of Voices of Success, a one hour show dedicated to serving the backbone of America.
When Kjelene met Avon, she knew that she would be a perfect guest to interview. “This woman (Avon) has secured the respect of many who have done business with her and her agency.”

The first show aired on September 7, 2008, opening with Avon sharing her story, and explaining how Upstate Priority truly embodies respect and integrity from the way employees are treated, to how their customers are served. According to Avon, two of her employees drive more than an hour to get to work everyday. “With the price of gas, and everyone trying to drive less, I am amazed that my employees drive so far to get to the office everyday. They have many choices when it comes to employment, but they choose to work here because they share my dedication to treating every customer like they are our only customer. We all really love what we do.”

The show featuring Upstate Priority aired October 19, 2008. Avon has committed to producing twelve shows throughout 2008-2009. Listen in each month on Talk 1300 AM to hear more about Avon and Upstate Priority, and to gain valuable insight on selecting employee benefit programs, and insurance for your business or personal needs. Archived shows can be found at voicesofsuccess.org.

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit
www.upstatepriority.com.

A Retail Location in Full Bloom.

Binley's Florist & Garden Center has been busy arranging the appearance of their retail location. Take a look at the pictures and then go see for yourself at 773 Quaker Road in Glens Falls.

Bigger Digs, Same City

Glens Falls Technology Group, LLC, an information technology firm that has rapidly grown to serve more than 300 businesses in Warren, Washington, and northern Saratoga Counties, has moved to a new expanded office location at 40 Dix Avenue, Glens Falls. The 10 year old company, originally called Axis Technology, has been doing business in the City of Glens Falls for the last five years. In 2006 Axis Technology teamed with Converged Access to form Glens Falls Technology Group, LLC.

“We’re very happy to remain in the City of Glens Falls”, said GFTG’s executive partner Alan VanTassel. “When you work with emerging technologies the way we do, it’s nice to operate out of a city that is emerging – from the decay of the past.” VanTassel said Glens Falls Technology Group has benefited from the resurgence of business in Glens Falls. “We like to think we help attract business here by virtue of the information technology services we make available.

Glens Falls Technology Group also serves the technology needs of businesses beyond the city limits of Glens Falls, throughout Warren, Washington and northern Saratoga Counties. “With our commercial customers, it’s not so much about fixing broken computers – we provide maintenance programs to reduce those instances dramatically – but today it’s more about providing access to the types of technology and systems that save business time and money. VanTassel went on to say that one of the most popular information technology advances for local businesses is the ability to establish remote access to the office from the field or from a staff member’s home. “A business can remain productive even when key workers get stuck at home due to illness, school snow days, or other events that might force a worker to completely miss a day of work. They simply log on from their home computer to their office computer and remain productive. When we help clients reduce costs and downtime, we’re seen as business ‘super-heroes’, VanTassel explained.

Glens Falls Technology Group is open for repair drop-offs Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. For their business customers, the GFTG prefers to go on-site to provide technology service. The firm’s phone number remains (518) 798-8800, and the web address is www.GFTechGroup.com.

An Offer and a Promise

Warren-Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging
Solutions to issues of aging, through services, advice and information.

We are a Government agency dedicated to maintaining seniors’ independence and dignity in our bi-county region. Our services take the form of, actual programming and advice/information that helps seniors, their families, friends, and employers about the confusing issues associated with aging.

Our programs are at little or no cost or are designed to reduce costs and include:
Ø A meal programs for seniors. At our 12 meal sites hot noon meals are available to any resident over 60. Not only do seniors get a balanced meal but often the social aspects nourish the minds of the participants as well. The meals are offered at a suggested contribution of $2.50.
Ø Home Delivered Meals for seniors are available for those who are unable to prepare a meal or are unable to get to the meal sites.
Ø In home services for the elderly (including housekeeping, shopping laundry and personal care) are available on a sliding fee basis. This service has eligibility requirements.
Ø Home energy assistance HEAP
Ø HIICAP-Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program including EPIC

We offer advice and information at no cost on many subjects important to seniors including:
Ø Insurance information, including understanding Medicare, Medicaid and Medgap programs
Ø Helping understanding complex health bills
Ø How nursing homes and other aging programs are paid for and what are the financial choices.
Ø Planning for long term care expenses for individuals looking forward to the senior years ahead
Ø Legal issues effecting seniors
Ø Safety planning and residential repairs for seniors

We like to think that we have answers to the questions that are asked about aging. The list above is hardly complete but we hope it is enough to make those that are burdened with seeking solutions regarding senior issues to give us a call.

Studies have been done regarding how much productivity is lost because of the need for employees to solve problems for their senior relations or friends. We believe we can help to get employees back to work by helping them with answers to these issues. As an employer you might consider us part of your employee assistance plan. Give us a call at 761-6347. We are here to help.

A New VP at Chazen

CHAZEN COMPANIES ANNOUNCE NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING

he Chazen Companies (TCC) proudly announce that Mr. Chris Round has been promoted to the position of Vice President for Planning Services. Mr. Round has more than 20 years experience in providing land use planning and environmental services to local communities and private clients. Chris began his career at TCC in 2004 and since then has managed small and large private land development projects, preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, development of municipal comprehensive plans, and served as town planner to several municipalities. He also provides technical and grant writing support to TCC project teams involved with capital improvement plans, municipal infrastructure plans, and environmental restoration. Chris will also remain the Director of the company’s Glens Falls office.

“I’m pleased to announce Chris’ promotion to VP of Planning Services,” said TCC President Mark Kastner. “Chris is an exceptional planner as well as a great manager of people. He has the ability to see both the broad picture and the important individual details that make complex projects come together. We’re confident our clients and our staff will continue to enjoy working with Chris in his new role.”

The Chazen Companies specialize in environmental planning, water resources, waste management, stormwater, parks and recreation, emergency response planning, hazardous waste management, zoning and subdivision regulations, and economic development. TCC planners lend their expertise to drafting local laws that protect critical areas such as public water supplies, watershed areas, wetlands, scenic areas, historic resources and agricultural lands. They provide environmental compliance assistance with the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other laws. They also assist municipalities in obtaining State and Federal grants to fund parks and recreation improvements, housing needs and environmental protection projects.

Prior to joining TCC in 2004, Mr. Round held the position of Executive Director of Community Development for the Town of Queensbury and worked in private consulting. He received his BS in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York at Syracuse and is a registered member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Mr. Round resides in Queensbury with his wife and two children.
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For more than 60 years, The Chazen Companies have been providing professional services to a wide variety of municipal and private development clients throughout the Northeast. The firm’s engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, planners and environmental scientists serve clients from five offices—Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Troy, and Glens Falls, New York, as well as Waterford, Connecticut.

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.

Channeling a Legacy

LOCAL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER TO SWIM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

The Chazen Companies (TCC) proudly announce that a Landscape Designer in their Troy office, Kelvin Webster, will attempt to swim across the English Channel this coming September in memory of his grandfather. Since 2003, Kelvin, a former high school swimmer and current member of the Adirondack Bluefins Master’s Program in Troy, has been vigorously training for the opportunity of a lifetime. To date just over 1,000 people have accomplished this feat, compared to the 2,400 that have climbed Mr. Everest.

Kelvin was born in Birmingham, England where he lived till the age of 9. After nearly drowning at 2 years old, Kelvin’s parents quickly involved him in swimming lessons to remove any fear of the water. Since then, the 28 year old has spent much of his life competing at different levels of swimming and is currently training 6 days a week for the September 20th Channel swim. Swimming nearly 40,000 meters per week (or just under 25 miles), Kelvin remains dedicated to accomplishing this extraordinary goal.

In addition to his rigorous training schedule, Kelvin has maintained his full-time position with TCC for nearly two years as a Landscape Designer. With TCC’s full support, Kelvin has been encouraged in his pursuit of accomplishing this swim. “I believe I speak for the masses in saying we feel fortunate to call him a member of our team,” said TCC Director of Landscape Architecture Andy Rymph. “Kelvin’s strong will and conviction are valuable traits that we all should admire and strive for.”

TCC is pleased to be one of Kelvin’s sponsors, as participating in this event is costly. Kelvin is raising funds not only to cover the cost of this venture, but also to benefit the New England Hearing Rehabilitation Center (NECHEAR). NECHEAR provides financial assistance to children in need of audiological services who cannot afford them. Additional information regarding this charity as well as Kelvin’s English Channel swim can be found at www.kelvinchannelswim.com/kelvin.html.

Helping staff create a balance in their professional and personal objectives is a hallmark of The Chazen Companies. For more than 60 years, TCC has provided professional services to a wide variety of municipal and private development clients throughout the Northeast. The firm’s engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, planners and environmental scientists serve clients from five offices—Troy, Glens Falls, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh, New York, as well as Waterford, Connecticut.

Chazen a Better Design

Sustainable Design Inventory in the Hudson Valley

The Chazen Companies, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program, is inviting architects, engineers, and others to showcase examples of completed Better Site Design (BSD) and Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater management tools that reduce flooding, conserve open space, and preserve water quality in the Hudson River Estuary watershed. Some examples include infiltration basins, rain gardens, wet ponds, porous pavement, and vegetated swales. Accepted work examples will be used in a guidance manual and an interactive website to help promote their use throughout the Hudson River Estuary.

“We’re really excited about Better Site Design and Low Impact Development approaches, and want to showcase model examples,” said Fran Dunwell, director of the Hudson River Estuary Program. “By pointing to completed examples, and giving credit to firms already using these techniques, we hope to see them used more widely in the future to protect water resources and the Hudson River Estuary.”

An on-line entry form has been established so firms working in the Hudson River Estuary can submit photos and written descriptions of completed projects throughout the Hudson River Estuary watershed. Only submissions matching practices described in the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual and the NYS Better Site Design manual are being sought. The Estuary Program has hired the Chazen Companies to coordinate this inventory and review each submittal. All submittals should be registered on-line before September 25, 2008 on The Chazen Companies’ website at www.chazencompanies.com.

The Hudson River Estuary Program is a regional partnership seeking to conserve the river’s natural resources, promote their full public use and enjoyment, and address pollution that affects use and enjoyment of the river. The complexity of the issues surrounding conservation of the Hudson River ecosystem requires a multi-disciplinary approach, engaging a broad representation from local government, nonprofits, environmental and conservation organizations, academia, and businesses.

The Chazen Companies provide professional engineering, environmental, and site design services throughout the Northeast. The firm’s engineers and landscape architects help developers and municipalities select LEED certifiable and other sustainable practices. Engineer David Poulson P.E., active on Chazen’s Sustainable Project Team, said “Clients and architects expect these approaches, and today they make sense financially, technically, and for the environment.” The firm also provides professional services in environmental, land surveying, and planning disciplines.

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Recognize an Outstanding Woman

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IN NORTH COUNTRY
Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Community

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES


The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York are seeking nominations for the 2008 Women of Distinction Awards for the North Country. The awards will be presented on November 14, 2008 at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid and recognize outstanding women from Clinton, Franklin, Essex, northern Hamilton and eastern St. Lawrence Counties who are role models for girls and other women; and have made a difference in their communities.

This year’s awards will recognize women for a variety of accomplishments from career and personal achievements to outstanding community service; and dedication to family and the people around them. In addition, an award will be presented to an outstanding young woman (aged 21or younger) who has made a significant impact in her community.

The award categories include:
Distinguished Junior Trailblazer (age 35 and under)
This category honors a woman who has a proven record of accomplishment of reaching ambitious or unconventional goals demonstrated by upward career mobility, steady growth, and leadership skills. She is willing to take risks, inspires, and motivates others.

Distinguished Trailblazer (age 36 and over)
This category honors a woman who has Imagined the Possibilities in her chosen field, broken glass ceilings, overcame and excelled under extreme challenges; and demonstrated perseverance. She has been in her chosen field for more than 5 years and has demonstrated steady growth, exhibited leadership, and fostered development of others.

Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow (age 21 and under)
This award is presented to a young woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability and has contributed to her school and community outside of Girl Scouting. She has spearheaded a project or program to improve quality of life.

Distinguished Personal Achievement (non-professional, 22 years or age and over)
This category honors a woman who is a risk taker in the non-traditional way. She has achieved an unconventional or ambitious goal. She is persistent in her efforts; remains focused, and accepts challenges with confidence. This achievement is outside the realm of volunteer activities or career endeavors.

Distinguished Community Leader (age 22 and over)
This award is given to a woman who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to her community. She is a role model, community leader, mentor, or has broken new ground. She is an agent for change in a particular area who has made a measurable difference to those around her.

To request a nomination form, contact Pam Stott at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York at 518.792.0247 extension 215, or email Pam at, pstott@gsneny.org. Nomination forms are also available for download at www.gsneny.org, or may be picked-up at the GSNENY Service Center, 323 Tom Mill Road, Plattsburgh, NY.

CONTACT
Pam Stott
Events Coordinator
518.792.0947 extension 215
pstott@gsneny.org
www.gsneny.org
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts ayuda a las niñas a desarrollar la confianza en sí mismas, el valor y los principios para hacer del mundo un mejor lugar.

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, Inc., 8 Mountain View Avenue, Albany, NY 12205, (518)489-8110 fax (518)489-8065, www.gsneny.org

Innovation and Nanatechnology Coming to Town!

John E. Kelly III, IBM Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research, to speak on Innovation and Nanotechnology at EDC/Warren County Luncheon on Friday, September 5, 2008 at Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury


IBM's top global research executive will speak in Warren County on Friday, September 5, 2008, on the explosion of high-tech research and development in New York State. Dr. John E. Kelly III, IBM's senior vice president and director of research, last week announced an investment of $1.5 billion in the company's research operations at the College of Nanoscale Science and
Engineering at the University of Albany and two other upstate locations. The investments are expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs.

Kelly will be the guest speaker for the Warren County Economic Development Corporation's Emerging Business Trends luncheon. The event, to be held from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury, is open to members of the public, with advance paid reservations.

"We are thrilled to be able to bring IBM's senior-most research executive to Warren County," said EDC President Leonard Fosbrook. "This event, coming on the heels of IBM's announcement of its historic investment in Tech Valley and Upstate New York, creates a don't-miss opportunity for local business leaders and elected officials to hear first-hand about the high-tech revolution taking place less than 50 miles away and how it will benefit our region."

Dr. Kelly directs the worldwide operations of IBM Research, with more than 3,000 technical employees at eight laboratories in six countries around the world, and helps guide IBM's overall technical strategy. Dr. Kelly's top priority as head of IBM Research is to stimulate innovation in key areas and quickly bring those innovations into the marketplace to sustain and grow IBM's existing business, and to create the new businesses of IBM's future. Dr. Kelly also leads IBM's worldwide intellectual property business as well as the company's open source and open standards strategies and practices.

Major corporate sponsors for the event are Behan Communications Inc., Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Company, and Lemery Greisler LLC. Co-sponsors are The Post Star and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. The cost for the luncheon is $25 per person, or $200 for a table of ten. More information, including a reservation form, is available at EDC's Web site, www.edcwc.org, or by calling EDC at 761-6007 ext. 300.

About EDC: EDC is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of residents in Warren County by helping businesses and industry grow, prosper, and create quality employment opportunities. The
organization, which is governed by an independent board of directors, is supported by more than 100 private-sector businesses and community organizations. EDC administers Warren County's Empire Zone program, and assists local companies seeking regulatory, financial, and technical assistance from local, state, and federal agencies.

ACC to Offer Advanced Bookkeeping Applications

Adirondack Community College's Business Division will offer
Advanced Bookkeeping Applications (BUS 231) this fall, a new course
designed to assist those in the accounting industry to become Certified
Bookkeepers.
Successful completion of this course, in addition to two years
of work experience and other requirements, may be used to prepare for
the National Certification Bookkeeper's (NCB) examination. Those who
pass the exam will receive the designation of Certified Bookkeeper (CB).

This course covers the six key subject areas in the field of
bookkeeping: adjusting entries; error correction; payroll; depreciation; merchandise inventory; and internal controls and fraud prevention. The subject matter covered within this course will build on the accounting foundations established in ACC's Financial Accounting and Management

Accounting classes and enable an individual to handle the technical
responsibilities of a chief bookkeeper for a small to middle sized
business.

According to the Department of Labor, demand for bookkeepers is
expected to increase as more bookkeepers are called upon to do much of
the work of accountants. The department's Occupational Outlook Handbook
indicates those with several years of accounting or bookkeeping
certification will have the best prospects.

By becoming Certified Bookkeepers, students can advance their
careers and earn more money, enhance their professional image, and
increase their value to current and future employees or clients.

To qualify for enrollment, students must meet applicable
coursework prerequisites OR demonstrate applicable work experience. To
review prerequisite requirements, please call the ACC Registrar's Office
at 743-2280.

For more information about this course, please call Nick Buttino
at 743-2200, ext. 2649; Mary LaPann at 743-2200, ext. 2297; or Matthew
Muller at 743-2200, ext. 2201.

ACC Criminal Justice Student Receives NYSSA Scholarship

Danielle Charbonneau of Saratoga Springs, a graduate of
Adirondack Community College's criminal justice program, has been
awarded a $500 scholarship by the New York State Sheriffs' Association.

This scholarship is given by the Sheriffs' Association to an
outstanding criminal justice graduate at ACC. The presentation was made
recently by Warren County Sheriff Bud York.

"Danielle is a committed student and a role model for other
students who are interested in a career in the field of criminal
justice," said Peter Girard, professor of criminal justice at ACC. "She
developed an impressive resume while at ACC and we wish her good luck in
her future studies."

Danielle graduated from ACC in May with a degree in criminal
justice/police science. She will continue her education in the fall at
John Jay College in New York City, one of the premiere criminal justice
schools in the country.

"Many of our students carry a full course load, work part time
and have various outside commitments," Girard said. "This award
demonstrates that, in spite of these challenges, our students can meet
and exceed the high academic standards that ACC expects from its
students."

While attending ACC, Danielle maintained a high grade point
average, was president of the Criminal Justice Club, participated in a
year-long mentoring program with the Washington County Youth Bureau,
worked part-time in the private security field in several different jobs
and was involved in many other criminal justice-related activities.

ACC's criminal justice degree program allows students the option
of focusing their studies in either police science or substance abuse
services.
Approximately 200 students are enrolled in this program at ACC.

ACC is also offering graduating criminal justice students an
opportunity to earn a four-year criminal justice degree through SUNY
Plattsburgh at the ACC campus.

Brian M. Durant Appointed Dean for Student Affairs at ACC

Brian M. Durant of Saratoga Springs has been appointed dean
for student affairs at Adirondack Community College in Queensbury.

Durant had served as instructor of counseling at ACC since 2006
and had previously served as senior career specialist in the Office of
Academic Advisement and Career Planning at the Sage College of Albany
and as a counselor at Columbia-Greene Community College in Hudson.

He earned a master's degree in education in counseling from The
College of Saint Rose and a bachelor's degree in political science from
SUNY Plattsburgh.

Durant's new duties will include overseeing the college's
counseling, academic advising and career counseling efforts, as well as
student life and orientation programs and commencement ceremony
activities.