When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind? For most people, there’s something much more important than the gifts and parties, and that’s quality time spent with family and friends. In addition to putting their lives on the line to serve our country, members of the military make another big sacrifice, being away from their loved ones at this special time of year.
When you think about skills that are important for students to learn before graduating high school, things like time management and good study techniques might come to mind. However, there’s another important skill that everyone, high school students included, should know: CPR. CPR is a life-saving technique that helps to maintain blood flow to the brain and heart during emergencies.
Can you imagine a world without farmers? For many, it’s hard to do. Where would our fruits, vegetables and meats come from? Who would help to put items like butter and milk on store shelves? And, who would be responsible for making sure New York’s leading industry continues to thrive? Our state’s hardworking farmers are the backbone of our economy.
Did you know that every day, 160,000 teens reportedly skip school because they are bullied? In addition, a recent survey indicated that 18 percent of New York high school students had been bullied on school property and 16 percent had experienced cyberbullying in the past year. This month, students, teachers, parents and others come together to help put a stop to bullying and cyberbullying
This month, our nation “goes pink” in honor of those who are fighting breast cancer and those who have lost their lives to the disease as well as to raise awareness among women about steps that can be taken to stay healthy. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer affecting women and it’s estimated that roughly one in eight women born today in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives.
When most people think of travel in upstate New York, they think of time spent on the water, engaging in activities like boating, fishing and everything in between. However, what many don’t realize is that our region’s fall season is one of the best times to take in all our area has to offer. If you’re planning an upcoming getaway, consider a “staycation, a vacation where one takes time off at or close to home, instead.
This month, our region is celebrating a major anniversary. It was three decades ago when then Congressman David Martin made the announcement that Fort Drum had been selected as the new home of the 10th Light Infantry Division. What followed was a period of significant growth, including a $1.3 billion dollar investment used to construct 130 new buildings, 35 miles of roadway and more than 4,000 sets of family housing units.
As fall approaches, there’s one thing I always look forward to, my annual round of senior fairs in Jefferson, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties. Offering food, fun and tips for living a healthy and active lifestyle in your “golden years,” these events attract thousands of local residents and dozens of local businesses and organizations annually.
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