Seen From The North Side

Christmas 2010 Mailing

2010-12-21T19:51:00.002-05:00

December 1, 2010Dear Supporter,As I was going through my pile of mail the other day, I was reminded of how many organizations ask for monetary support. I thought about how people decide which organizations they will support with their hard earned money. I looked at my own giving and was reassured that most of my contributions go to my local church and to organizations that I know help children

My Wedding September 25, 2010

2010-11-08T18:52:00.007-05:00

God has blessed me in a multitude of ways. On September 25th I tied the knot with my lovely bride Renee. I am not sure why it is sometimes called "tying the knot," but I did it anyways. Many of you know Renee from her volunteer work at the Police Center. If you drop by the Police Center, it is likely you will find her answering the phone, assisting someone, or preparing for our next event. I rely

October 13, 2010 Mom went home to be with the Lord

2010-11-08T16:36:00.008-05:00

As many of you know, Mom has been fighting liver cancer for the past two years. For those of you who don't, Mom had Cirrhosis of the liver and the cancer was discovered after required testing for the possibility of a liver transplant. Mom was not a drinker, and it is believed the Cirrhosis may have resulted from a fatty liver--another health risk to those of us who are overweight.Two years ago,

Firearms Training

2010-06-17T15:49:00.005-04:00

Some words of advice to anyone who has ever thought about becoming a criminal:Do not wear this mask while committing a crime. If you have been wondering why I am just getting around to putting up blog posts from Easter Events, this guy is the reason. I have been a Police Department Firearms Instructor for over 20 years. Due to Departmental Needs, I was instructing on the Firearms Range for eight

Our Soap Box Derby Racers

2010-06-17T13:27:00.009-04:00

Four of our kids from the Police Center had the opportunity to experience, for the first time, racing in the Soap Box Derby. Thanks to the generosity of one of our most fervent supporters, the two sets of twins from the Daily family (Hunter, Takota, Nevada and Sam Daily) each had the chance to drive down the S. Geddes St. hill in a Soap Box Car.In the weeks prior to the race the boys attended

Volunteer Fire Department Training (burning down the old farmhouse)

2010-06-17T10:41:00.006-04:00

It was time to say goodbye to the old farmhouse I lived in for a short time as a baby. The Brier Hill Volunteer Fire Department along with some Hammond VFD folks utilized the structure for a training. How wonderful it was that the training coincided with our fishing trip. The farmhouse is across the street from the lake. We all piled onto my trailer for a safe place to watch the training.The

Spring Fishing Trip on Black Lake

2010-06-08T12:02:00.006-04:00

Our scheduled Bullhead Fishing Trip in April had to be postponed because of unforeseen Police Department staffing needs (the day we planned to leave got red lined). We were unable to reschedule until May 21st (a little too late for good bullhead fishing). However, it was much warmer and we could not have picked a more beautiful weekend. The bluegills and sunfish were biting which gave the

Brier Hill Volunteer Fire Department Easter Event

2010-06-07T14:42:00.019-04:00

The Brier Hill Volunteer Fire Department is located a few miles from my camp on Black Lake. I had met with Fire Chief Shawn Macaulay a year ago to discuss burning down our old farm house as a training. During our conversation we talked about programs at the Police Center and about how the Brier Hill Volunteer Fire Department likes to reach out to the community in a similar fashion. Chief

Easter Party 2010

2010-06-07T13:35:00.008-04:00

We served over 300 children, plus parents, at our Children's Easter Party this year. Families enjoyed free hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, Frito Lays chips and a beverage while they colored their eggs. With such a large number attending the party, we took families in shifts. As soon as a family ate, colored eggs, visited the Easter Bunny, received an Easter Basket and left, we cleared the table

UNO Chicago Grill Fund Raiser (Today)

2010-03-31T14:35:00.002-04:00

Folks,Just a reminder, the "Dough Raiser" at UNO Chicago Grill (Carousel Mall) is today. Please come out for a bite to eat and support the Police Center. I will be there after 5pm. Stop by my table and introduce yourself. I will be seated at a table in the bar area.Thank you for your support,Officer Clarke

UNO Chicago Grill Dough Raiser

2010-03-26T10:56:00.003-04:00

Hey Folks,The UNO CHICAGO GRILL is hosting a Dough Raiser to help generate funds for the Police Center at Carousel Mall. On Wednesday March 31st, up to 20% of your check may be donated to the Police Center Fund. Invite family and friends to join you for dinner at the UNO CHICAGO GRILL in Carousel Mall. Use the coupon from our mailing or inform your server, you are there to RAISE DOUGH for the

Fund Letter Easter Party 2010

2010-03-23T11:23:00.007-04:00

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Ice Fishing with Acacia Fraternity

2010-03-22T16:49:00.004-04:00

This was the first time I ever went Ice fishing, I have to say it was not what I was expecting. I am a Student at Syracuse University and I thought I knew what cold was but surely New York State was just showing me a sample of its weather. When we first got onto the lake, my hands instantly froze up and the thermals and other weather gear that I had was useless. Besides the weather, this

Ice-Fishing Trip 2010

2010-03-17T17:02:00.004-04:00

I felt I was the most prepared I have ever been for our Annual Ice-Fishing Trip on Black Lake this year. I had made several trips to camp the weeks before to get everything set up. The ice-shanties were already in place out on the lake, the snowmobiles and ATVs were gassed and sitting on the lawn ready to be driven onto the lake, the porta-john was delivered, the food packed in the cupboards and

Ice-fishing letter

2010-01-18T19:07:00.006-05:00

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Christmas Party 2009

2010-01-18T12:21:00.010-05:00

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Christmas Fund Letter 20

2010-01-18T12:13:00.005-05:00

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Pumpkin Carving Party 2009

2010-01-15T12:31:00.004-05:00

We had to hold our Pumpkin Carving Party in shifts to accommodate everyone. As soon as one family finished dinner and carving their pumpkins, we would clear the table and seat another family. We picked 300 pumpkins and received a few more through donations but not a pumpkin was left by the end of the night.Our Pumpkin Carving Party is an event for the whole family to enjoy. We provide food (

Pumpkin Picking 2009

2010-01-15T11:52:00.006-05:00

We took some neighborhood children out to Hafner's Farms in Baldwinsville to pick pumpkins for our annual Pumpkin Carving Party. In a short time we loaded 300 pumpkins into my trailer. The children and I enjoy making the annual trip to the pumpkin patch. Every year I chuckle to myself as I watch the children walk all the way across the field to find the perfect pumpkin. Then, the chore is

Halloween Events

2009-10-16T14:25:00.004-04:00

October 2009Dear Supporter,It’s been a busy fall for me. I recently finished helping instruct our bi-annual firearms qualifications and now I am assisting with Police Academy Firearms Training, plus I will be facilitating a Team building day for our Emergency Response Team (SWAT Team). Add in a couple of vacation days and I have barely been at the Police Center. On Columbus Day we took a group of

Picnic with Police & Fire Departments 2009

2009-08-17T12:26:00.006-04:00

Our Picnic with the Police and Fire Departments was a success with over 800 people signing in at the picnic. The day started out cloudy (which was nice while we worked to set up for the picnic). Once the clouds cleared and the sun came out it warmed up quickly. Our first hour started out slow with only 30 families signing in. Word spread quickly and soon we could see the families with strollers

Upcoming Picnic with the Police And Fire Departments

2009-08-11T20:18:00.003-04:00

Our Annual Picnic with the Police & Fire Departments is this Thursday August 13th in Washington Square Park from 11-4pm. Free food, drinks, game prizes and photos with Police and Firemen. Come on down to the Park for a fun time.

Summer Camping Trip

2009-08-07T14:19:00.005-04:00

Our Summer Camping Trip was wonderful. At first we were a little worried about the weather. We set a couple of pop -ups so, we could get under them if it was rainy. We did have a few spotty showers but nothing which hindered our activities.A child from past summer trips with the Police Center (now 33 yrs old) came along on the trip with us. He has been spending time at the Police Center getting

Summer Events

2009-07-20T14:04:00.003-04:00

Dear Supporter,I hope everyone is managing to find ways to enjoy their self during this cool, wet, summer. I am beginning to wonder if we are even going to have a summer. I am making the best of summer, getting a lot of time with area children who are out of school and enjoying time up to camp with family and friends. Occasionally, someone glancing over our photos or a list of our youth programs

Pheasant Program Cover/Food Plot

2009-06-09T14:05:00.003-04:00

I spent the weekend along with some helpers planting a 1/2 acre cover/food plot for The Pheasant Program. The Pheasant Program at the Police Center provides area children the opportunity to support the Department of Environmental Conservation's Pheasant-Rearing and Management Program. Area youth volunteer time in the raising of the pheasants; which are raised in large netting pens at Jamesville