Age of Majority

May 21, 2009

Do you know  the Legal “Age of Majority” in New York? I always thought that the age of emancipation (Age of Majority) in NYS was 18. And it is in fact 18 years of age when a person ceases to be a minor. Meaning that at 18 a young person can vote, be drafted, legally […]

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Young Men, Car Engines and Tolerance

May 14, 2009

I was recently working with some young men in their dormitory mediating a dispute that was personality based and full of elevated egos. To reach them I found the use of an analogy helpful. After listening to their complaints about each other, I redirected the conversation by asking them questions about car engines. –Each one […]

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Be a Partner of Hancock

May 12, 2009

I am proud to be a partner with so many who share the interest of fostering and promoting the economic and social growth of the Greater Hancock, New York area. As an outgrowth of this desire the Hancock Partners Inc. was formed and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since its formation in 2003, the Hancock […]

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Philosophy – Mayonnaise Jar – Golf balls – Sand and …

May 11, 2009

TWO GLASSES OF RED WINE When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of red wine……… A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, […]

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Friends, Family, God & Star Trek – We have it all!

May 10, 2009

Today, Sunday – Mother’s Day – My Family and I were able to connect with friends at Church (Hancock has several offerings in the way of worship). Following the service, we met with many more friends and family at the Boy Scout Sponsored Pancake & Egg Breakfast at the White Birch Air Field just outside […]

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Eagle Scout – a leader for tomorrow

May 10, 2009

“The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations.” The highest rank of Scouting is the Eagle Scout which requires among many other challenges, the successful completion of the Eagle Leadership Project. As the name suggests, the purpose of the Eagle Project is to demonstrate leadership. […]

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Scouting – The Big Apple

April 26, 2009

Hancock NY – Boy Scout Troop 74 and Cub Scout Pack 75 took a joint day trip to see a piece of the “Big Apple” today. We spent this beautiful day as a Troop and a Pack visiting the Bronx Zoo. What a great opportunity to share with friends! I again want to say how […]

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RE: Organic Farming near US

April 16, 2009

Below is an article I received about a local Organic farm. I thought I would spread the word. Mountain Dell Farm – 607-467-4034 (Roods Creek Hancock NY)

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NYRI – To be or not to be? Not we hope!

April 7, 2009

Well – NYRI may be close to death but since they worded their actions as only “suspending” rather then withdrawing their application we all need to be attentive. Here is their letter to the Judge.

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Victory for Hancock NY on the fight to stop NYRI

April 4, 2009

NYRI has waived the white Flag. Victory for Hancock NY on the fight to stop NYRI In my capacity at The Family Foundation School, through my involvement with The Hancock Partners, and finally because the 190 mile power line could have cost me my actual home, I am delighted. Thank you to Senator John Bonacic, […]

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