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

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.

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.

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.

ACC Culinary Arts Student Awarded Scholarship

Vivian Brammer of Hadley, a freshman culinary arts student at Adirondack Community College, has been awarded a scholarship from the Cooperative Association of Food Enterprises (CAFÉ) Workers Compensation Trust and First Cardinal LLC, the first ACC student to receive such an honor.

Vivian returns to ACC in the fall to pursue an associate degree in culinary arts and baking. She currently works two jobs, at Prime at Saratoga National in Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Rose in Hadley.

"Vivian was selected for this award because of her strong professional ethics, her outstanding grade point average and her commitment to working in the food service industry while attending ACC," said Chef William Steele, director of ACC's Culinary Arts program.

Vivian plans to graduate ACC next spring and pursue a four-year degree at either Paul Smiths College or Johnson and Wales University in Boston.

The CAFÉ Trust, the largest self-funded restaurant trust fund in New York State, was formed for the specific purpose of providing statutory workers'
compensation and employers' liability coverage.

First Cardinal Corporation, based in Latham, administers the CAFÉ program and provides full marketing, risk management, claims administration, finance and underwriting services.

To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must maintain a GPA of at least 2.75 and be employed in the food service industry that provides table service while taking classes at ACC. In addition, an applicant must volunteer for two community scholarship fund raisers for the American Culinary Federation's local chapter or for two events that would benefit First Cardinal.

"Lean Six Sigma"

ACC Center to Offer "Lean Six Sigma" Process Improvement Program for
Fall 2008

Adirondack Community College's Center for Personal and
Professional Development will offer "Lean Six Sigma," an intensive and
comprehensive process improvement program designed to benefit both
service sector and manufacturing companies, for the Fall 2008 semester.

An informational session covering the Lean Six Sigma program
will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4., at 7 p.m. on the ACC campus.

The program consists of three courses - White Belt
Certification, Green Belt Certification, and Black Belt Certification -
designed to introduce and engage participants in the elements of Lean
and Six Sigma processes.

Companies and organizations that integrate these principles into
their process improvement programs have realized substantial savings in
terms of design, production, inventory and customer service costs.

Lean is a process designed to bring about rapid, dramatic
improvements in the performance of an organization through a
simplification of the value stream.

Six Sigma is a business-driven, multi-faceted approach to process
improvement, cost reduction, and increased profits.

"This program was offered at Monroe Community College in Rochester last fall, and the 46 companies which participated in the program saved over $14 million from the projects lead by Lean Six Sigma candidates," said Louis H. Buck, ACC's dean for personal and professional development. "We are confident this program can have a similar impact on companies and organizations in the greater Glens Falls area."

The White Belt Certification program is a 20-hour introductory
course designed to cover the basics of the Lean Six Sigma philosophy
and concepts. Classes are taught with small group interaction and
hands-on exercises. This program is directed at anyone interested in
learning the basic concepts and principles of Lean Six Sigma.

The Green Belt Certification program will teach participants how
to implement the features of both Lean and Six Sigma to help secure the
long-term competitive advantage of their respective companies and
organizations. This program consists of two weeks of classroom training
and follow-up projects involving the real-world application of newly
acquired skills and knowledge.

The Black Belt Certification program consists of four weeks of
classroom training and is designed for those who have developed a high
proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma philosophies, concepts and tools;
understand how the methodologies augment each other; and who are leaders
and change agents for their respective companies and organizations.

The program is taught by Transformation Partners Co., LLC. Anwar
El-Homsi, president of Transformation Partners, will be on hand at the
September 4 information session to answer questions about the program.

For more information on the Lean Six Sigma program, or to RSVP
for the information session, please call the ACC Center at 743-2238.

Cast a vote

Voices of the Heart Inc. Announces Nominations are being accepted for the 2008
“The Phillip H. Robert Humanitarian Award”

Voices of the Heart Inc. a NYS Office of Mental Health Peer Advocacy Agency is now accepting Nominations for “The Phillip H. Robert Humanitarian Award” from Individuals and Community Organizations and Groups.

The Purpose of this Award is to recognize any individual or group who best reflects the human qualities of our former colleague, peer and friend Phillip H. Robert. The qualities which the nominee must show is an unselfish concern in working and helping to improve the lives, development and wellbeing of individuals within their local or greater communities. Their contribution/s should parallel the mission of Voices of the Heart; which is to help people achieve autonomy, self-empowerment, respect and skills to exercise their rights and responsibilities of full citizenship.

Voices of the Heart Inc. is a not-for-profit support and advocacy organization exclusively formed by, operated by and concerned with people who have utilized/or need mental health services and supports. Voices of the Heart Inc. is funded by the NYS Office of Mental Health, NENY Regional Food Bank and private donations.

Award Criteria:
The nominee will have provided significant contribution, benefiting the lives of individuals or groups of individuals in ones community, or greater community. The nominee’s humanitarian service will have shown proven specific impact and results in improving the welfare/lives of other people or groups of people. The nominee’s service and work will have demonstrated unselfish commitment in caring and seeking to improve the lives of other people. The nominee’s work will show demonstrated commitment and proven action to the field of advocacy and his/her/their service and contribution/s will support the goal of self-empowerment for those served individuals and communities.

Award Eligibility:
The nominee’s actions must be marked by humanistic values and dedication to human
welfare. All Nominations may be accompanied by separate letters of support along with relevant documentation by the individual/group that is making a specific nomination.


Judging and Presentation:
All Nominations must be received at Voices of the Heart’s Inc. Administrative Office (contact information listed below) no later than Monday, August 18, 2008. The Award Committee will annually establish its review procedures. The Committee will present its recommendation to the Board of Voices of the Heart Inc., who will then make its final decision and will present the Award on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at its Annual Thanksgiving Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

To make and send you’re Nomination or for further information and/or questions please contact Voices of the Heart Inc. using the following
information:

Voices of the Heart Inc.
C/O John D. Sullivan, Executive Director
Phillip H. Robert Humanitarian Award Committee
3043 State Rte. 4,
Suite #2
Hudson Falls, New York 12839

Phone: (518) 747-8404 ext. # 241
Website: www.voicesoftheheart.net
E-mail: vohwebmaster@albany.twcbc.com

CDPHP® ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP®) today announced the election of Peter T. Burkart, MD, to serve as the chairman of its board of directors effective July 1. He replaces John D. Bennett, MD, FACC, who will step down as chairman and board member to become president and CEO, effective the same date. Current board of trustee member Gennaro A. Daniels, MD, was elected to the vice chairman post.

Additionally, Anthony J.Marinello, MD, has been elected to serve a four-year term on the board of directors. Dr. Marinello is president of CapitalCare Medical Group, LLC. He is board certified in family practice and has served on the CDPHP Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Nominating Committee.

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.

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.

Dreams Coming True

GTM Helps Make Wishes Come True

In recognition of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's commitment toward granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, GTM Payroll Services announced today that the company has made a significant donation to the local Make-A-Wish chapter.

The donation made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York fully-funded the wish of a child in our local community battling Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare blood-cell disorder that primarily affects children, for a Disney Vacation Cruise with his family.

Making wishes come true for our region's children is just one way that GTM Payroll Services and its employees reinvest in the communities that have helped to make our business a success. Through donations, volunteerism and support each employee is helping to share our success and build stronger communities where everyone lives, works and plays.

A member of the Capital Region community since 1985, the GTM family of companies is committed to giving back to the local region with employees engaged in multiple non-profits and charitable organizations throughout Tech Valley. Actively involved in supporting and sponsoring the mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York for over 7 years, GTM and its employees believe that by investing in and supporting deserving charitable causes like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, they are making a larger contribution and commitment to our region's shared future.

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For more information, please contact:
GTM Marketing Department
marketing@gtm.com

New President and CEO

CAPITAL DISTRICT PHYSICIANS’ HEALTH PLAN APPOINTS JOHN D. BENNETT, MD, FACC, PRESIDENT AND CEO

ALBANY, NY – May 6, 2008 - The CDPHP® Board of Directors has selected John D. Bennett Jr., MD, FACC, as its new president and chief executive officer. Dr. Bennett, currently chairman of the board of directors at CDPHP, will replace William J. Cromie, MD, MBA, effective July 1, 2008. When Dr. Bennett assumes the new position, he will relinquish his role as chairman. Dr. Cromie announced in March that he would step down due to health reasons.

“Our board of directors has made a great selection,” said Dr. Cromie. “Dr. Bennett’s experience as our board chairman, management in his own medical practice, and more than two decades as a local cardiologist allow him to understand the needs of the Plan and those of the local physician community. Furthermore, his guidance and work on our corporate strategy over the years will ensure the continuity of our success.”

“I have worked closely with Dr. Cromie for the past seven years to help transform CDPHP from a traditional health insurance company into a health value company that focuses on improving care while reducing costs. I look forward to the exciting challenges that this position will offer while continuing to pursue this mission,” said Dr. Bennett.

Dr. Bennett was named chairman of the CDPHP board in September 2003. Prior to that, he had served as vice chairman and has been a member of the CDPHP board since 1996.

He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, and a bachelor’s of science degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Dr. Bennett completed an internship and residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Albany Medical Center. A practicing cardiologist in the Albany area since 1983, he is board certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialties in both internal medicine and cardiology.

Dr. Bennett currently practices with Albany Associates in Cardiology (a division of Prime Care Physicians, PLLC) and is chief of the division of cardiology at Albany Memorial Hospital. Prime Care Physicians is a multi-specialty medical practice with 110 providers in primary care, cardiology and radiology. In November 2007, Dr. Bennett became interim CEO of Prime Care. Since then, he has focused on reorganizing the structure and governance of the medical practice.

About CDPHP® (www.cdphp.com)
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.