Rebecca Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Established to Honor Henderson Native    

    WATERTOWN — A new, permanent scholarship fund has been established at the Northern New York Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Rebecca A.G. Rhodes, a gifted student who was endlessly curious about the natural world around her.

    Ms. Rhodes, a Henderson native, was a 2010 Belleville-Henderson Central School graduate. At the time of her passing in 2018, she was graduating from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, Miss., with a Master of Science in engineering science focusing on geological engineering. She was the daughter of Gary and Jolene Rhodes.

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Tri-County 7th- and 8th-Graders Encouraged to Apply No Later Than Monday, Dec. 2   

    WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation has extended the deadline for seventh- and eighth-graders to enter the 2019-2020 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge. Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 2.

    The challenge seeks to engage seventh- and eighth-grade students in exploring their communities as they compete for an opportunity to award a local nonprofit a $500 grant.

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Second Grant to ‘Friends of Erwin Park’ Will Help With Overall Park Renewal Project

    BOONVILLE — Two recent grants awarded from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation will go a long way to improve a centerpiece of community in the village.

    A $4,000 grant to the Village of Boonville will help purchase inclusive playground equipment at Erwin Park. Installation of a wheelchair swing and interactive play station for all residents to use will be valuable additions to the playground and enhance general quality of life in the community.

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Stephen H. Can Visits Class During Fall Reception at Jefferson Community College

WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 members of the Jefferson-Can Community Scholars program.

The new class of 35 scholars was recently honored during a fall reception at Jefferson Community College. Program donor and Jefferson Community College alumnus Stephen H. Can delivered remarks and met this year’s students.

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Appreciation Dinner Held in Canton Recognizes Students, Honors Founding Donors

   CANTON — Ten St. Lawrence County high school students were recently honored as recipients of the Northern New York Community Foundation Evergreen STEM Scholarship.

    Students earned the scholarship due to their interest and intent to study in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field while in college. Students applied while in their junior year of high school and were selected during the summer. Recipients are each members of the Class of 2020 and will receive a one-year $3,000 scholarship toward their freshman year of college next fall.

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