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Dr. Vicki T. Sapp appointed Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer FREDONIA— State University of New York at Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. announced the appointment of Dr. Vicki T. Sapp as the university’s new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective July 15. Dr. Sapp will be a member of the President’s Cabinet. President Kolison noted, “Dr. Sapp is a highly qualified and sought-a¥er individual in the work relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her extensive background in these areas as well as her experience as a faculty member made her a compelling choice. She is familiar with the SUNY System and early in her career, she served as a Residence Hall Director at SUNY Fredonia. She will join the university well equipped to listen, assess, and act.” Dr. Sapp is coming to Fredonia from the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, Pa., where she is Director of Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Education. She is an accomplished administrator, researcher and service provider. She noted her scholarship focuses on several topics including making the inVISIBLE visible, fi rst-generation and student of color populations, college access, retention and success, social justice, diver-
sity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Sapp has over 20 years of experience in higher education and 15 have been directly focused on inclusion, diversity, equity, access, and social justice. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration from SUNY Buffalo State College, and her Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Rochester (N.Y.). Dr. Sapp has taught at the University of Rochester, Canisius College, the University of Buffalo and SUNY Cortland. She also served as the Assistant Director of Housing Services at Capstone on Campus Management (COCM) in College Park, Md. Other career appointments include Director of Community and Organizational Development at the University of Rhode Island, Assistant Director of the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services at the University of Rochester, Associate Director of the Intercultural and Diversity Center at the University at Buffalo and Coordinator for Multicultural Affairs at SUNY Cortland. Dr. Sapp is responsible for bringing the Safe Zone (LGBTQA+) project to Geisinger Commonwealth. Additionally, she trained,
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Audubon Saturday MAPS bird banding Demonstration JAMESTOWN,NY — You have a number of opportunities this summer to observe ornithologists band birds at Audubon Community Nature Center as part of the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) program. On Saturday morning, July 3, 10, 24 and 31 -- you can drop in anytime between 6 a.m. and noon to learn exactly how this is done. You can come on your own or bring the kids with you to
view this amazing process, and experienced participants might suggest you come earlier rather than later. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets will not be open and an alternate date will be chosen. The bird scientists capture migrating and resident birds in “mist” nets, so-called because they are so fi ne they are almost like mist. You can watch how they fit them with identification bands, measure and weigh
and then release them to go on with their lives. You might even be selected to help release a bird. Data gathered during these MAPS sessions help bird scientists understand more about bird species in our region and beyond. Since 1989, more than 1,200 MAPS stations spread across nearly every state and Canadian province have collected over two million bird capture records. For more information about the national MAPS
program, visit birdpop.org/ pages/maps.php. While not necessary to enjoy the demonstrations, you may want to bring bird guides and binoculars if you have them. Remember to dress for the weather and bring face coverings. Bug spray would be a good idea as well. Plan to listen closely to the scientists and follow their instructions carefully, as
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Brooks-TLC to host June 23 Blood Drive DUNKIRK— Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc., in collaboration with ConnectLife, will host a blood drive, Wednesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Blood Drive will be held in the main lobby of the Brooks-TLC campus at 529 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Walk-ins are welcome, however, potential donors are encouraged to set an appointment, online, prior to June 23, by visiting ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org and using
sponsor code 000447. “Our local bloody supply is critically low,” said Carroll Nalepa, Brooks-TLC laboratory director and blood drive coordinator. “We’re entering a very crucial time of the year, when the need for blood typically rises. We hope to offset some of the area’s shortages with this drive.” Area residents can be assured if they give local, it stays local, as 100-percent of the blood collected remains in the Western New York
area. All donors will receive a $5 Tops gift card and will be eligible to enter the drawing for a $50 gift card to Harvest View Greenhouses in Fredonia. There is no waiting period after receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine. An update to the waiting period guidelines after receiving a tattoo have decreased to three months following the procedure. Donors are asked to enter through Outpatient entrance, Emergency, where
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MAPS continued from 1 safety of the birds is the priority. Come to the pavilion on the west side of the Audubon property at 1600 Riverside Road, just east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren. Look for a “Bird Banding” sign at the entrance closer to Route 62. Drive in and park on the grass along the edge of the trees. Or park at the Nature Center parking lot and walk to trail over to the banding site, especially if it has been raining. Leading the work is Emily Thomas Perlock, who has banded over 4,000 birds since learning how to band in 2005. Perlock worked as a wildlife biologist for the United States Forest Service and is now an instructor in Wildlife Technology at Penn State DuBois. She holds a Master Banding permit and is a certified bird bander by the North American Banding Council.
She established a banding program at The Arboretum at Penn State and has participated in banding programs for Audubon and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Perlock holds an Associate’s degree in Wildlife Technology from Penn State DuBois and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Penn State. Audubon offers these demonstrations to the public free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. No reservations are required. No dogs, please. While practicing safe social distancing measures, you can also enjoy Audubon’s six miles of trails on the 600acre nature preserve from dawn to dusk daily. The Nature Center building includes the Blue Heron Gi Shop, live animals, and the winning photographs from the 2020 Nature Photography Contest. Visitors are welcome Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is by donation only. To learn more about Audubon and its many programs, call (716) 569-2345, visit AudubonCNC.org, or fi nd Audubon Community Nature Center on Facebook.
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Chautauqua County Public Health Director Appointed to Board of NYSACHO MAYVILLE, NY — The New York State Association of County Health Officials (NYSACHO) announced earlier this week the results of its 2021 election for Board of Directors. NYSACHO represents all 58 of New York’s local health departments, serving as the collective voice of New York State’s local public health system. One of the two newly elected board members is Christine Schuyler, BSN, RN, MHA, and Chautauqua County Director of Health and Human Services. “It is a great honor and privilege to serve on the NYSACHO board with colleagues from across the state,” said Schuyler. “I feel that this is an opportune time for public health – something that has traditionally been quite invisible to most, is now front and center for all. We’ve been through so much in the last 15 months and now it’s time to help shape the future of local health departments, public health and human services for the be erment of the health and well-being of our communities.” “I applaud Christine Schuyler on her recent appointment to the NYSACHO Board of Directors,” said PJ Wendel, Chautauqua County Executive. “Her hard work and dedication has been pivotal on the local health front as she has helped our county through the COVID-19 pandemic, and implemented and raised awareness about the various health programs and services that are available to our residents. Her appointment is a great accomplishment and I know she will proudly represent Chautauqua County and the other communities across our State.” Schuyler has over 30 years of progressively responsible experience in various health and human service roles. She was appointed Public Health Director in 2008 and took on the additional responsibilities as Commissioner of Social Services in 2011. In recognition of
the need to be er address the social determinants of health, streamline services and effect systems changes, New York State’s only integrated Department of Health & Human Services was formed in 2012. Notably, the second newly elected board member is Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, DO, MPH, CPE, DABFM, FAAFP, Rockland County Commissioner of Health and Medical Director. Other counties represented on the Board are Ca araugus, Essex, Genesee, Monroe, New York City, Onondaga, Orange, Orleans, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster. NYSACHO announced, “Rupert and Schuyler bring years of expertise and experience to the Board as they join existing NYSACHO board members.” NYSACHO Executive Director Sarah Ravenhall said, “We welcome our new board members and leadership team as we emerge from a pandemic that has underscored the imperative to responsibly support and resource our public health system. We will continue to work with elected officials to drive NYSACHO’s legislative agenda forward, the most central element of which is increasing flexible state funding for New York’s local health departments.” NYSACHO President and Monroe County Health Commissioner, Dr. Indu Gupta, said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has made clearer than ever that our local public health infrastructure is critically important to the safety and well-being of our communities during and a°er the pandemic. It is an honor and a privilege to lead this group of extraordinary professionals and public servants, who every day not only serve on the front lines of the pandemic, but also continue to meet the challenges of numerous critical public health priorities as the chief health strategists of their respective communities.”
Youth Services Highlighted by Westfield-Mayville Rotary With its tradition of recognizing outstanding local teens, sponsoring student a endance in a youth leadership experience, assisting two Rotary Interact Clubs, and offering scholarships to some graduating seniors, the Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville’s Youth Services program continued to shine even during the dark days of the pandemic. Dan Smith, who is this Rotary club’s Youth Services Commi ee Chair, worked to maintain the program in spite of various challenges. He stated, “The Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville has worked with all four of our area high schools to continue the Scholar of the Month recognitions and the virtual leadership training program called SLAPSHOT, as well as providing $2,400 in scholarships to eight worthy students.” Smith continued, “We applaud the continued commitment by the schools and their staffs during this most challenging year with the COVID-19 crisis. Also, we are extremely grateful for the generosity of our local communities and their support of our fundraising efforts, which enabled our Rotary club to con-
tinue these worthwhile Youth Services.” The Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club’s Scholar of the Month Program brought recognition to a combined total of 30 Brocton Central School, Sherman Central School and Westfield Academy and Central School high school students. These outstanding students from the three schools were honored for their many achievements: Brocton CSD: EmmaLee Abbey, Mikayla Breads, Connor Dispense, Alyssa Grover, Brianna Johnson, Heather Johnston, Paige Lacki, Evelyn Lopez, Andrew Mead-Colegrove and Christine Wdowiasz. Sherman CSD: Hanna Crossley, Owen Gra o, Amaya Lewczyk, Henry Meeder, Haley Redlecki, Derek Sears, Mahria Stanley, John Swabik, Terry J. Watson and Kayla Yokom. Westfield Academy and CSD: Owen Bates, Hunter Dellow, Emma Heim, Elber Lopez Hernandez, Madeline Lancaster, James Northrop, Alexa Quagliana, Dylan Rammelt, Ma hew Schumaker and McKenzie Wolfe. This Rotary club also sponsored one student to a end the Rotary District 7090 Student
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who would be continuing with post-secondary education and who exemplified leadership, honesty and Rotary’s mo o of ‘Service Above Self.’ The schools and their respective scholarship honorees were as follow: Brocton CSD: Connor Dispense, Evelyn Lopez; Chautauqua Lake CSD: Isabella Gilmore, Alexis Jacobson; Sherman CSD: Henry Meeder, Kayla Yokom; and Westfield Academy and CSD: Owen Bates, Emma Heim. The Rotary Club of Westfield-Mayville congratulates its Scholars of the Month, SLAPSHOT participant, Interactors and scholarship recipients for their many achievements and it wishes them much continued success in the future.
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