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Maria Smith and Anthony Nicotera, Committee Co-Chairs
Richard Sherman

NH Highway News Genesis Group and First Source Federal Credit
submitted by Richard Sherman, NH Highway Superintendant Union Honor Educators
I want to begin by thanking everyone for getting their leaves out for pickup. The By Maria Smith and Anthony Nicotera, Committee Co-Chairs
one-man leaf trucks are working extremely well again this season. The trucks did hit The Genesis Group is a regional community organization working with business
every neighborhood twice a week. Green waste trucks are out picking up pumpkins and community leaders to advance economic, social, and cultural interests. Genesis
and flowers. Please do not put any more brush piles out. Brush pick up ended at end is your source for news and information, views and opinions, projects and events.
of September. We are taking action, achieving results, and making a difference.
Our plow trucks/sanders are ready for another winter season as well as our brine Genesis works closely with area schools and colleges. We believe Education is a
anti/de-icing trucks. Brine anti/de-icing trucks are out prior to storms to limit the billion-dollar industry in the Mohawk Valley region, employing thousands of people
snow bond to the road and also out after storms to help melt down the roads. Using and serving thousands of students from kindergarten through graduate school.
liquid brine is much more cost effective than road salt. When possible, we use brine Education positively impacts our students, schools, colleges and the community
anti/de-icing methods to help save money. and it should be celebrated!
Every year I talk about the piles of snow left in the roadways after contractors First Source finds true value in Education and holds it in high regard. They try to
plow out the driveways and move the snow across the street. Section 1219 of the educate their Members to be financially responsible and to enjoy living life without
NYS vehicle & traffic law and section 214 of the highway law of New York State worry and extending their finances. First Source is proud to partner with the Genesis
specifically prohibit the placing or leaving snow and ice intent is to give notice of Group to present this event each year.
possibility of serious accidents as a direct result of plowing snow onto a public The Genesis Group and First Source Federal Credit Union presented the 18th
highway. Please remember there is no all-night parking on Town roads from Annual Celebration of Education on November 21 at Hart’s Hill Inn, Whitesboro.
2:00am-7:00am from Oct l-Apr 30. This so our plows can effectively clear the roads The following Educators and Programs were recognized:
of snow and ice. We would also ask that there are no objects left in our right of way. Hall of Distinction Inductees:
Ex. Portable basketball hoops. Occasionally mail boxes do get hit in the right of way Dr. Cheryl Beckett- Minor, Principal, Watson-Williams School, Utica CSD
by our plows. If this happens, please call The Highway office and we will take care of Rocco Migliori, Superintendent, Westmoreland CSD
the repairs asap. If a repair can't be made right away a temporary box will be put up. Michael Oriolo, Provost, Herkimer College
The Town has purchased a new New Holland skid steer with snowblower for
clearing the sidewalks in the town in a timely manner. This gives us two sidewalk Dr. Thomas Rossi, Professor, Utica University
clearing machines. These two machines can be used when needed on both shifts to Dr. Cosimo Tangorra, Superintendent, New Hartford CSD
get this task done. Distinguished Service Honorees:
The new storm water retention ponds on Roman Rd and Hughes Ln are well under Mary Lou Allen, Board President, Remsen CSD
way. Your Town Highway Department has been hard at work stabilizing the outlet Lee Farrell, Director of Human Resources, Madison BOCES
ditches on Roman Rd as well as installing new stormwater basins. The interceptor Douglas Gustin, Board President, School Boards Institute
ditch between the two proposed ponds has been built and actual pond construction Robb Mezza, Assistant Superintendent for Operations & Management, Rome CSD
on pond 2 on Roman Rd is well underway. Construction will continue well into next Outstanding Educators
season. Jamie Leigh Accordino, Sauquoit Valley
As always please contact me with any questions at 315 534-2998 Roseanne Angelhow, Utica
or e-mail rsherman@townofnewhartfordny.gov
Jayne Baran, SUNY Poly
Food Safety Standards Elizabeth Bellair, Whitesboro
Lauren Carpenter, Remsen
During this time of year, families are brought together to join in many different Dr. Louise Dean-Kelly, SUNY Poly
celebrations and of course it ALWAYS involves food no matter which culture! It is Dr. Megan Dischiavo, SUNY Poly
important to know how to keep food safe during the holidays to maintain health and
prevent food borne illnesses. From our SNAP-Ed Team and CCE Madison County, Daniel Everson, Whitesboro
we want to ensure that you can be at optimal health with food safety standards. Kyle Hutchinson, Sauquoit Valley
First and foremost, always wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least Elizabeth Korrie, Utica
20 seconds before and after handling food. Next, avoid cross contamination of foods Chelsey Lawson, Holland Patent
especially raw meats. If you have the ability to use two cutting boards keep one Jenny Lewis, M.V.C.C.
for raw meat only and then one can be used to chop fruits and vegetables. If you Dr. Zhanjie Li, SUNY Poly
only have one cutting board always chop the fresh fruits and vegetables first, then Karly Marshman, Camden
cut the raw meat to avoid cross contamination. After you are done cutting, make Beth Ann Nora, Sauquoit Valley
sure the cutting boards are washed with hot water and soap to remove as much
bacteria as possible. The third step is to always cook foods to their proper internal Maryrose Raab, SUNY Poly
temperatures. Please take a look at the chart below to see the proper temperatures. Erin Reed, Herkimer BOCES
Lastly, after food has been cooked, it needs to be put into small containers for quick Walter Savage, Utica
cooling and put in the refrigerator within two hours, after two hours it is in the Kathy Scarafile, Notre Dame
“danger zone”. From all our SNAP-Ed Team, we hope you enjoy your holidays and Alissa Sparace, Whitesboro
can spend time with your families. Here are some resources to help you practice Lisa Spina, Whitesboro
food safety: Food Safety Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/3hz5mx58 Safer Food Choices: Dana Wadnola, Whitesboro
https://tinyurl.com/py5afw8b
Heather WheelerStapf, Herkimer
Ross Wittenberg, M.V.C.C
Holly Yardley, Whitesboro
Outstanding Programs
Early Childhood Program, Madison BOCES
Free Fast Track Career Program, M.V.C.C.
Instructional Coach Program, Whitesboro
Rescue Heroes Summer Day Camp, Herkimer BOCES
Stadium Production, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill
Congratulations to all Educators and thanks for all you do!