May Newsletter

Home / Blog / May Newsletter
df7e5ae0 d704 f391 130a e5de3f52338f
 
Hiltebrant Sports Complex Grant Officially Awarded 
LivingADK is excited to announce that Town of Webb has been awarded a large grant through the Wadas Foundation to help update the flooring and walls of the Hiltebrant Sports Complex.  The project was planned and spearheaded by the Town of Webb Board Member Tom Greco, with some guidance from LivingADK and the Hiltebrant Sports Complex Committee.  This project was put together with the express purpose of increasing year-round usage of the pavilion, which currently is only used for special events a handful of times a year.   The update will include padded walls, new flooring for multi-sport use and sports equipment to create a soccer field, 2 basketball courts, a volleyball court and a pickle-ball court.  It is the hope of the Town of Webb that this will become a town asset to children and families year-round giving families a destination space for exercise and group sports during the winter and mud seasons.  Special thanks to the Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, an organization serving Oneida and Herkimer Counties focusing on expanding youth athletics.  A second special thanks to Vikki Cataldo, the Executive Director of the foundation for her guidance, enthusiasm and spirit.   The Town of Webb hopes to have the installation completed before the end of the summer to be used by the community.  Town of Webb, LivingADK and the Hiltebrant Sports Complex Committee will continue to work on the space to continue to increase usage and expand this valuable asset to continue to serve the children of our community.  This project is also part of larger ongoing efforts to improve the Central Adirondack Regional Corridor as a whole as a destination for young families to live and thrive.
Climate Smart Initiatives Update
LivingADK and Town of Webb are now signed up for a Heat Smart Campaign through Heat Smart Mohawk Valley.  Please visit Town of Webb | Heat Smart Mohawk Valley (heatsmartmv.org) to sign up to get a free energy audit done of your home or business and learn about ways of insulating and heating your home to save money and energy in the future.

2022 LivingADK Summer Internship Program

LivingADK is excited to announce we are accepting applications for the 2022 summer internship program. Interested in working in the not-for-world?  Have a passion for food access, housing or some other specific mission?  Really excited to practice your marketing skills, or polish your networking abilities? 

Whatever your interest, we are looking for interns that are ENGAGED in their passions.  A candidate ready to both LEARN and then SHARE their knowledge to help benefit the greater community.  A candidate EXCITED to dive in headfirst and facilitate change in the lives of others.  

Candidates can be of any age or place in life.  Never worked in this field?  That is okay. We are willing to teach and guide a person with an open mind. High School, college, working, changing careers?  We are willing to work with you if you are excited about community building.  As this internship relies on the personality fit and less on a rigid schedule, we are willing to, within reason, support a full time or part time internship.  

What a candidate does need:

1) Access to a laptop or computer of their own that they can use at work.

2) A place to stay.  LivingADK cannot provide housing, so make sure you have housing arranged, or planned, before applying.

3) As community building does require a certain level of personal interaction, we need a candidate that is willing to work from the community/office a portion of the time.  Our office hours are 9a-5p Monday-Friday.

3) A good grip on LivingADK as an organization, what our mission is and who we are.  Before applying, make sure you look through our website carefully to ensure we are a good organizational fit for your interests.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis; last applications accepted May 1st. 

** Interns who are college students MAY qualify for hourly compensation through the Herkimer County College Corps, details will be discussed during the interview process.**

 Apply here now!  

Recording of 4/30/22 Grief-101 Event is now available
Follow up video for the 4/30/22 Grief-101 event.  Click hear to see the presentation which helps with some coping strategies, explanation of the grief process, and how we can navigate our grief as a community.  Please share this with anyone that might benefit from its message.

TAKE NOTE OF UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. COVID POP-UP CLINIC - Old Forge Library - Crosby Blvd., Old Forge, NY - Wednesday, May 4th @ 11 am- 2 pm. Questions? Call Herkimer County Public Health 315-867-1176. No appointments necessary.

  2. A Daughter's Journey Through Dementia:  Effective Communication Strategies - Featured Presenter - Kate Hanley ~ Niccolls Church - 228 Crosby Blvd., Old Forge, NY- Monday, May 9th @ 5-6:30 pm. Please register by May 8th/ call 315-369-3353.

  3. COVID Booster #2 - Town of Webb Gym on Park Ave. - Old Forge, NY.  Wednesday, May 11th @ 10am-2pm. Questions? Call Herkimer County Public Health @ 315-867-1176.

  4. Inlet Area Community Task Force Presents HEATING/COOLING Alternatives for local businesses & homeowners.  Tuesday, May 17th, 7-8pm. Available on Zoom and in-person @ Inlet Town Hall. 

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81685264211?pwd=KzRqOXE3bFZHSU1ITTZObFh0cmUwZz09

     

  5. Immunization Clinic - May 19th, 5:30-7 pm, Old Forge Fire Dept., Children and Adult vaccinations. Call Herkimer County Public Health, 315-867-1176 for availability.

SHOUT OUT to everyone who attended: 
The Financial Workshop
Ramble to the RiverBoonville/ Port Leyden Job Fair 
Thank you!

 

 

Western ADK Job Listings - WorkforceADK

LivingADK had two successful job fairs in Boonville and Port Leyden in April.  This was in an effort to connect route 28 businesses and job seekers in population centers that are within driving distance.  Additionally, LivingADK compiled over 120 positions posted by 40 employers and made these Job listings available for job seekers.  Our hope is that this will attract more eligible job applicants to our local area businesses by making it easier to apply.
 

GRANT APPLICATION CENTER

What's New.....
1) In conjunction with the Hiltebrant Pavilion Committee, LivingADK is aiding in a grant request for $133,000 in April from the Wadas Foundation to help expand the potential uses of the Hiltebrant Pavillion year-round as a COMMUNITY ATHLETIC CENTER.2) LivingADK has submitted an $18,000 grant in conjunction with the Inlet Parks Department for a new playground at Fern Park through the Hometown Grant program.
 
Survey Corner Reminder: Be Heard! Help the various ongoing efforts in our area by sharing!  
<<<<<<<<HELP YOUR COMMUNITY>>>>>>>>
Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) in partnership with Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization have expanded their telehealth partnership to create the North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition.
The Coalition is formed by representatives in the North Country region from diverse disciplines including healthcare professionals, telehealth experts, community leaders, telecommunications professionals, broadband advocates, local universities, library systems, and other digital equity stakeholders.
The Coalition works to identify challenges and barriers faced by providers and individuals in rural communities, successful methods in providing and participating in telehealth services, and to determine areas in need of improvement to ensure telehealth services are sustainable, accessible, and affordable throughout the North Country region.
Below is the survey for community members.  Please take a moment to participate in this survey.  Your voice should be counted.
As Always, don't forget to follow us on social media:
 
Facebook
Twitter
Website
Instagram
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Link
Website