Many Corn Hill Neighbors are using the Flying Squirrel Community Space for events, functions and many great activities.

If you do not know about the Flying Squirrel here is a brief introduction from their website. The Flying Squirrel Community Space exists to provide a welcoming space that will cultivate and sustain long lasting relationships between artists, activists, and community members in Rochester so that we may work together to create positive social change.

You can see all upcoming events on their website as well as other information about the Flying Squirrel Community Space.

Zack Orem, CHNA Security Committee Chair | Photo taken by: Janet Mlinar

CornHill Terrace neighbor Zack Orem is the new Chair of the Corn Hill Neighbors Association Security Committee. As he starts the position, Zack states,

“I feel my experience in the field of security will benefit the committee and community as a whole, and I believe I bring an enthusiasm to the position that will reinvigorate the committee and hopefully increase neighborhood participation.”

Zack has a background in professional security as well as an overall enthusiastic and outgoing personality. The Corn Hill Neighbors’s Association is happy to welcome Zack to the Security Chair position and knows he will be a tremendous asset to Corn Hill and neighborhood security.

If you’d like to meet Zack, the Corn Hill Neighbors Association and Zack are hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Sunday, February 12 from 2-3 p.m. in the lower level of 133 South Fitzhugh Street. Please come out, meet Corn Hill’s new Security Chair, and enjoy some light refreshments.

On December 18th neighbors and friends gathered at the Hervey Ely House for the Annual Corn Hill Holiday Party & Toy Drive. The festive evening of food, friendship and song was attended by dozens neighbors. A heartfelt thanks go out to the Social Committee for organizing the event, and to the Hervey Ely House for once again hosting the fantastic party in their wonderfully decorated Landmark building. Thanks also go out to all the generous neighbors who made this year’s toy drive a big success!!

Enjoy some of the photos from that night.
- Photographs courtesy Blair Brown

The Black Student Caucus of Colgate Divinity School and Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Present

The Twenty-Ninth Annual

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Songfest

A Musical Celebration of the Life and Legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

S O N G F E S T  T H E M E

T H E  O L D  L A N D M A R K

BUILDING COMMUNITY ● STRENGTHENING BONDS ● LIFTING HUMANITY

Saturday, January 14, 2012

6:00 p.m.

Mount Olivet Baptist Church
141 Adams Street, Rochester N.Y. 14608

Reverend Rickey Bernard Harvey

Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 2012 Host Pastor

Julius Dicks

Martin Luther King Jr. Songfest Musical Director

2 0 1 2  S O N G F E S T  P A R T N E R S

Mount Olivet Baptist Church

The College of Brockport – SUNY Office of Community Engagement

The Williams Warfield Scholarship Fund Board of Trustees

The M.K. Gandhi Center of Rochester

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

If you need additional information please call (585) 340-9651

Corn Hill Navigation, operators of the Sam Patch and Mary Jemison, recently published a 2011 year in review and offered a thank you to all supporters and neighbors. Here is a look back at what Corn Hill Navigatio accomplished in 2011:

• 20th anniversary as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, including the dedication of Curtis Point in Genesee Valley Park
• Hosted more than 20,000 passengers this year, and welcomed a quarter-millionth passenger on board
• Expanded their education programs to welcome aboard every 4th grader from the Rochester City School District
• Introduced area residents and visitors from all over the world to the joys of cruising on the legendary Erie Canal
• Fostered waterfront renaissances at Corn Hill Landing, Schoen Place, and most recently Brooks Landing

A Thanks To All

Whether you attended their anniversary celebrations, contributed to ROC the Day, made a tax deductible donation, purchased tickets or a Navigation Pass, booked a charter, volunteered for a school program, or simply waved to our boats from the tow path, Corn Hill Navigation thanks you for your loyalty and support in 2011, and they look forward to seeing you in 2012!

They also recognized the staff, crew, and volunteers who dedicated themselves to Corn Hill Navigation this season.

Welcome New Chair, Brett Costello

Daryl C. DuLong also left the Chair position at the end of 2011, but enthusiastically welcomed the incoming Chair, Brett Costello.

The 2011 Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes photos are posted to the online photo gallery on CornHillHolidayTourofHomes.com. It was very apparent that guests enjoyed all the homes and activities available on this year’s tours. On behalf of the CHNA, Thank You to all hosts, volunteers and neighbors for once again making this year’s tour a success. If you have any photos you’d like to share, please contact webeditor@cornhill.org.

The Rochester Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Firefighter Entrance Exam, to be held on Jan. 21, 2012.

The Application period is open from Oct. 31 through Dec. 12, 2011, and is open to city residents only.

Apply Now!

Rochester Firefighter Responsibilities

The Rochester Fire Department typically responds to fire alarms, rescue operations and emergency medical calls. A firefighter’s responsibilities include:

•  Locating the fire, sizing it up and relaying information to the officer-in-charge;
•  Making openings for ventilation, entry and search;
•  Evacuation and/or removing people from hazardous areas;
•  Raising, positioning and climbing ladders and entering burning buildings wearing heavy protective clothing with a breathing apparatus;
•  Laying, connecting, carrying, dragging and operating hose lines and nozzles;
•  Drive, ride or operate firefighting equipment, and placing various apparatus and equipment as necessary, inspect and maintain firefighting equipment;
•  Operate power tools, move heavy objects, dig and/or work in hazardous areas to rescue or extricate victims of various kinds of accidents;
•  Provide emergency medical treatment for injured and/or ill persons;
•  Conduct periodic inspection of buildings and private homes for fire hazards, inspect hydrants for proper operation and perform salvage operations at fire scenes such as, removing furniture, covering furniture with tarpaulins and cleaning debris.

No experience is necessary, but the job of a firefighter is physically demanding. It requires a high level of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Successful candidates will be trained in all aspects of the job at the Firefighter Training Academy upon hire. To learn more about the physical requirements of the job, visit the Candidate Physical Ability Test link.

Rochester Firefighter Candidate Requirements

Candidates Must:

• Be a resident of the city of Rochester at time of application and at the beginning of each subsequent step in the selection process up to and including the date of appointment. Claims of city residency are subject to review and verification;
• Have a high school diploma/GED;
• Be 18 years of age at time of hire;
• Possess a valid New York State Class D Driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment in the title;
• Pass a general medical examination, vision and hearing examination, and drug test;
• Be in good physical and psychological condition;
• Possession of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT- BASIC) certificate issued by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services within twelve (12) months of appointment.  This
  certificate must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

Firefighter Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $37,812; increases to $66,031 in five years;
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Life insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Dental and medical coverage
• Pension
• Non-traditional work schedule

Scope of Examination:

The test process will consist of three parts: a reading test, a written multiple choice test and an oral exercise. Candidates who do not pass Part 1 will not be permitted to participate in Part 2; candidates who take Part 2 will be permitted to participate in Part 3. Parts 1 and 2 will be held on the same day; Part 3 will be scheduled at a later date and candidates will be notified.

The following is a description of the examination:

• Part 1:  Reading Test – Candidates will read passages and respond to questions concerning the passage.
• Part 2:  Written Multiple Choice Test – This test is designed to evaluate knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas: Memory, Spatial Orientation, Logic, and Work Behaviors.
• Part 3:  Oral Exercise – Candidates will be given hypothetical situations that will evaluate skills and abilities in:  Problem Identification and Analysis, Decision Making, Oral Communication, and Service Orientation. The Oral Exercise will be video taped. Candidates will also be video taped in their responses to follow up questions.

Failure to appear at any scheduled portion of this examination will result in applicant’s removal from further consideration in the examination process and removal from eligible list.

Medical Requirements:

For more information about the firefighter application

• Contact one of our recruiters
  • Dave Abdoch   (abdochd@cityofrochester.gov) or
  • Alicia Sampson (sampsona@cityofrochester.gov)
• Call 585-428-3690
• Visit our Recruitment Frequently Asked Questions section to view answers to commonly asked questions.

www.cityofrochester.gov/firefighterjob

Apply Now!

Join the Zumba® Party!

ZUMBA® Classes have arrived in Corn Hill

Where: Adams Street Recreation Center on Adams St.

When: Tues.@ 5:45pm / Fri. @ 6pm

So come check out what everyone is talking about.

Please Bring a Friend or two to Shake it with us !

Contact: ZUMBAwithPepperC@yahoo.com

For more Zumba® information, visit www.zumba.com

Peace – Love – ZUMBA®

New Committee Chair Email Accounts

The following Corn Hill Committee Chairs can now be reached via a cornhill.org email account:

• Arts Festival Committee Chair – ArtsFestival@CornHill.org
• Beautification Committee Chair – Beautification@CornHill.org
• Development & Community Outreach Committee Chair - DevelopmentandOutreach@CornHill.org
• Finance Committee Chair – Finance@CornHill.org
• Gazette Editor – Gazette@CornHill.org
• Philanthropy Committee Chair – Philanthropy@CornHill.org
• Revolving Loan Fund Committee Chair – RevolvingLoanFund@CornHill.org
• Security Committee Chair – Security@CornHill.org
• Social Committee Chair – Social@CornHill.org

Committee Meeting Schedules for 2012

The 2011 Corn Hill Neighborhood Holiday Party and Toy Drive is