FCPNY 2011 Graphic Awards Presentation Created by: JS Consulting & Productions

1. Aloha!

2. Online Presence
Division B - Facebook

3. Category: Online Presence
Division B - Facebook
All Island Media

4. Category: Online Presence
Division B - Facebook
Denton Publications Genesee Valley Penny Saver

5. Category: Online Presence
Division B - Facebook
Norwich & Sidney Pennysavers

6. Online Presence
Division A - Website

7. Category: Online Presence
Division A - Website
Norwich & Sidney Pennysavers

8. Category: Online Presence
Division A - Website
Metro Group, Inc. Perry Shopper

9. Category: Online Presence
Division B - Facebook
Denton Publications

10. Community/Customer Service
Division B - Best Writing

11. Category: Community/Customer Service
Division B - Best Writing
LeRoy Pennysaver
LE ROY PENNYSAVER - SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
Kurly Klips
by Lynne Belluscio
This summer, Emma Delooze Earlman J. Wright in 1877. These
in 1867. It was advertised under Supply Company in Boston. I
sorted through all the papers that inventions were possible because
a variety of names, including discovered on the internet that
came from Elinor Townsend’s of the development of steel wire
Cinch, Climax, Clinch, Cyclone Owl Clips are still sold today and
house. Many of the papers were and machinery that could bend
and Uneedit. Fay’s patent men- their claim to fame is that they
part of the genealogy from the the wire into the desirable shape.
tioned that the clip could be used don’t get tangled up like the Gem
Keeney family. There were many The advantage of a paper clip
to attach a paper ticket to another Clip. The Ezeon Paper Clip was
letters and some business papers was that it did not damage the
piece of paper. Of course we had known as the Handi-Grip and was
from the N.B. Keeney and Son paper. Many people used straight
Gem Paper Clips. The Townsend patented in 1920.
Company. Those will all go into papers were also fastened with The Keeneys used all of these
the archives. The genealogy willhave removed hundreds of rusty the Ideal Paper Clip, also known clips, but the one that was most
straight pins from papers while as the Triumph. It was patented unusual was a small brass Kurly
the newspaper clippings will be in 1902 and is still manufactured Klip. Sometimes called a Kodye
The Gem clip, which is the today in a variety of sizes by Kurly Klip or a Clipiola, it was
one most familiar to us today ACCO Brands. patented in 1936. A similar design
“Extremely
unique topic, Owl - 1908 Ideal - 1902 Ezeon - 1920 Common Sense - 1904 Weis Clip -1904
developed with
comprehensive
information Philadelphia - 1867 Rinklip - 1905 Niagara Clip - 1897 Kurly Klip - 1936
from a wide Gem - 1892
As she was sorting the papers, was introduced in 1892 and was We found a Niagara Clip that was patented in 1907. Just out
variety of
she was taking off the metal paper never patented, instead the name looks like two loops. It was pat-
clips and replacing them with - ented in 1897 and was advertised Klips and discovered a roll of
archival plastic clips that won’t ing note - Pearle Wait chose not as recently as 1950. The Clipper them for sale on eBay. I bought
discolor the papers. As I looked to patent Jell-O, but to trademark Paper Clip known as the Duplex them for the LeRoy House collec-
sources.”
at the pile of old paper clips on was manufactured in Long Island tion. I’ve used paper clips to hang
the table, I said, “There’s an un- named John Vaaler patented a and was patented in 1904. ornaments on the Christmas tree
usual collection right here. Look paper clip, but because Norway One of my favorites was the when I ran out of hangers. I’ve
at all the different kinds of paper had no patent laws, he had to reg- Common Sense Paper Clip, pat- made paper clip chains and I’ve
clips!” They were in all different ister his paper clip in Germany. ented in 1904 and manufactured used one to poke the switch on the
shapes and there was one brass During World War II, when by the Jackson Manufacturing computer. When I spin wool on a
circular clip that fascinated me. Norway was occupied by Nazi Company in Jackson, Michigan. treadle wheel, a paper clip is just
So it was time to Google “paper Germany, Norwegians were pro- It is a round clip with a v-shaped the right size to thread the yarn
clip history” and I learned quite hibited from showing any type center. The Rinklip Paper Clip
a bit. The best web site was the of loyalty to the king. Instead, was patented in 1905 and manu- In a pinch I’ve used a paper clip
in protest they wore paper clips. factured by A.A. Weeks in New to thread a draw string through a
illustrations and descriptions. When the Germans discovered York and Cushman and Denison. sewn tube. They are also handy
Several people claim to be the the reason for the paper clip dis- It looks like two balloons. The when you need a key ring. I also
play, they began arresting people Owl Paper Clip was available discovered plans on the internet to
clip, but it is generally accepted who wore them. in 1908 and it is still available make a paper clip launcher with
that Samuel B. Fay invented the In our collection of paper today. The Owl is a rectangle a ballpoint pen. The great thing
clips I discovered a version of with a double loop in the center. about a paper clip collection - - it
A second clip was patented by the early Fay Paper Clip invented It was manufactured by the Owl doesn’t take up much room.
Kurly Klips

12. Category: Community/Customer Service
Division B - Best Writing
Tri-State Media Group
Pajama Program Helps Make Bedtime
# #
# Special For Needy Children
# #
by Rick Pezzullo
# #
said Genevieve Piturro, founder and corporate job to dedicate herself full-time to
executive director of The Pajama Pro- The Pajama Program. "It's changed my life and
gram. “So many families that were changed my perception. More and more people
teetering on making it or not making it are looking for their purpose. I prayed and
are not making it. The increase in meditated. Everyone comes to a point where
need is sad, but it’s a reality.” they want to make a difference to something or
someone and go to bed knowing they made a
Ten years ago, Piturro, who was difference. People turn inward and need some-
born and raised in Yonkers and now thing that makes them feel good inside."
lives in Irvington, had a successful
career as an entertainment market-
ing executive, but there was a void
in her life. "I had a fun life but I
wanted to really do something
with kids because I didn't have
any," she said. After work, Piturro
visited emergency shelters in
Spanish Harlem to read bedtime
stories to children who had been
abused or abandoned and had
very little except the clothes
they were wearing. One night,
she watched in horror as the
children were put to bed with-
out warm pajamas or a loving
“Excellent use of
touch, some in tears. "It was
just a sad way for a child to
be put to bed," she said. "I
couldn't believe some of the
stories I heard from the
staff and the situations the
children were in. It was
heartbreaking. There's a
statistics and
comfort and security kids
get when they have that
special bedtime bonding."
Piturro asked the staff if she Since its inception, The Pajama Program has
could bring some pajamas provided nearly one million new pajamas and
history throughout # to the children and the next books to children from infants to age 18 across
time she visited she had a shopping bag full. She the country, operating 79 chapters in 42 states.
then got family and friends to start donating new The chapter presidents identify “Receiving
pajamas. Word spread quickly about a woman in Organizations” in their communities and drives
T he calendar may say ‘tis the season for
giving, but for The Pajama Program, the spirit of
Harlem giving away pajamas. Parenting Maga- and events are organized to provide those
the article.”
zine wrote a small story about her efforts, and youngsters with new pajamas and new books.
giving carries on 365 days a year, and with the “It’s great to know kids will go to sleep with
the generosity floodgates flew open. "It grew
unstable economy and unemployment on the rise, pajamas on when they never had them before,”
overwhelmingly and quickly," Piturro said.
the need for charitable organizations such as The said Stephanie Bisaccia, president of the
"People started to call and write asking how they
Pajama Program has increased to the point where
they have a waiting list of about 500,000. “For a
lot of the kids it’s the only presents they’ll get,”
could help. They wanted to start giving cash and
donations. I just thought it would be local."
organization’s Westchester chapter.
Nationwide, The Pajama Program gives to
#
Manufacturers, such as Land's End and Carter's, approximately 2,000 “Receiving Organizations.”
donated thousands of pajamas that were shipped Its visibility skyrocketed three years ago after
to her apartment. In 2001, Piturro applied for Piturro appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show
501C non-profit status to be able to apply for as part of a segment called Changing the World.
grants and The Pajama Program was officially “They called me and said people had been writ-
launched. The mission of the Pajama Program ing in about us and three weeks later I was on,”
is simple: providing new pajamas and new said Piturro, who also recently appeared on
books to children living below the poverty level Good Morning America. “It was great. We got
and children waiting for a permanent home in lots more support and lots more groups saying
shelters and group homes to create a warm and these are the kids we serve, can you help us?”
nurturing bedtime environment during difficult More than 300 audience members at the taping
circumstances. donated more than 32,000 pairs of new pajamas
and The Oprah Winfrey Show paid to have the
"It didn't turn out that I was going to give birth to pajamas shipped to The Pajama Program distri-
children, but if you ask my husband, he'll say we bution center in Manhattan. The organization
have 500,000 kids," said Piturro, who quit her also utilizes the Ardsley Community Center.
Pajama Program

13. Community/Customer Service
Division A - Community Support - Good Will

14. Category: Community/Customer Service
Division A - Community Support - Good Will
Tri-State Media Group Scotsman Community Publications
HOLIDAY
ANGELS NEEDED
Holiday Angels are
supplied with a client’s
first name, age, and a
list of “needs.”
Story on page 3
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Essential Businesses
WWW.SCOTSMANONLINE.COM SYRACUSE NORTH-EAST EDITION DECEMBER 10-16, 2010
That Give Back ‘Tis the giving season
Check out these local since 1929 and the seven day-a-week schedule that owner
Joanne Grossman keeps is proof positive of their connec-
“As an Allstate agent, I believe it is my responsibility to
demonstrate the Good Hands Promise in the Yonkers
By Dan Bernardi, staff writer Wells Fargo
businesses in your community
T
employees
he holiday season is and that is exactly what Wells the volunteers also donated a Bill Moore
tion to the community. Along with the nursery, they have a community every single day,” said DeLuca. “It is an
that give back… construction division and can provide both indoor and out- honor to be able to donate this grant to the Police Athletic
typically known as
the season of giving
Fargo and it’s employees are
doing.
check for $5,000 on behalf of
Wells Fargo. e money will
of Liverpool,
front, Liz
Besio of
A team of advisors from help provide food and shelter
door services. The community service they perform is League of Yonkers and hopefully touch the lives of the Wells Fargo in Syracuse to those in need at the Rescue Camillus,
ZALTAS GALLERY OF FINE JEWELRY widespread and varied! Most recently they have been in- youth who are involved.” volunteered their time to serve Mission.
and
independent
900 East Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck volved with the Greenhouse project at Hommocks Middle lunch to those in need at the
Rescue Mission.
e grant was one of
nearly 300 being made
Rescue
Mission
914-777-7304 zaltasgallery.com School supplying the project with the plants needed to get CURE – CENTER FOR ULTRASOUND It’s something a group throughout the country by volunteer
Owner Kathy Zaltas says that she does as much com- the greenhouse going(see our story inside this issue). Over RESEARCH & EDUCATION from the Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Advisors as part Katie Wight,
Financial Advisors has done of the rm’s ‘Investing in Our of Liverpool
munity “giving back” as she can and she’s not afraid to the years Joanne and her team have done a tremendous 271 North Avenue, Suite 1111, New Rochelle one day each month for the Communities’ initiative. e serve
lunch at
say she is motivated to do so not only because it helps amount of community service. They donated plantings for 914-207-8850 past ve years. ey help initiative has provided $1
the Rescue
with everything from food million in funding for basic
but also because she says it makes her “feel great to the renovation of Kane Park, helped paint indoor and out- President, Karen Nussbaumer has made it her mission to preparation and food service needs.
Mission in
Syracuse.
have a business that allows us to give something that door areas of a Group Home, donated plantings at the alleviate all discomfort and provide a safe, compassion- to dish washing and cleaning. “As a leader in our Wells Fargo
“We know that many industry, we recognize that
not only helps with fundraising but it’s something peo- Larchmont Post Office and Larchmont Temple Abby Court ate, professional and even enjoyable ultrasound testing people in our community are investing in our communities
employees
donate
ple want too!” Kathy is a proud sponsor of a Mamaro- across from the Police Station. They donated an 800 sq experience. CURE’s ultrasound students learn while the in need and our rm wants is a responsibility we have their time to
to do what we can to help as a result of doing business volunteer at
neck girls’ softball team, gives donations and gift foot winding brick path at Hommocks Ice Rink as well as patients experience a unique testing environment, and it’s PHOTO BY DAN BERNARDI — nancially and through there and we understand that the Rescue
certificates for fundraisers to as many local schools and the large garden. They donate pumpkins for the Larch- all done for free! CURE Diagnostics currently does not
Wells Fargo employees Paul
Strodel of Syracuse, and
volunteerism,” said Frank our rm is only as strong as Mission one
day each
Albanese of Wells Fargo the communities where we
charitable organizations as she can throughout the year. mont Ave Harvest Festival and over 500 pumpkins are do- charge patients for ultrasound screenings because of the Michelle Dellilo of Baldwinsville,
Advisors. are located,” said Danny
month.
prepare lunches at the Rescue
She is especially proud to be involved with helping the great benefit the students receive from observing which
“Encouraging
nated yearly to the Sheldrake Festival plus they help with Mission in Syracuse. Dellilo eir most recent visit Ludeman of Wells Fargo
to the Rescue Mission was
local “SoleRyeders” Avon Walk team raise money by the decorations! They have donated supplies and labor helps them learn to become professional and compas- has volunteered at the Rescue
Mission for fi ve years. especially important because Continued on page 3 PHOTO BY DAN BERNARDI
designing a customized necklace that is sold at Zaltas. to Habitat for Humanity and Jack’s Friendship Garden in sionate ultrasound technologists. Not only are the
The sales from the necklaces help the SoleRyeders
“Creative idea
New Rochelle and donated all the plantings at Dog Beach screenings free, but patients are offered a complimentary
meet their goal and help them become one of the top
fundraising walk teams in NY! Avon donates much of
at the NY Sports Club! It is no wonder then that given meal from Avava Catering’s savory menu of wraps and Dedicated care for your
their commitment to the communities they serve, Larch- smoothies. Karen is also joining with Gisele’s Hair
changing life.
and motivating
the money raised locally back into those in need in the mont Nurseries has remained so successful over the past Salon on October 15th, from 9am-6pm for a one day only
local community (see our Sept. Essentials feature story 81 years! event titled Get Beautiful, Get Healthy. Held at Gisele’s
about the Avon Walk and SoleRyeders). Kathy be- located at 141 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, Karen will
for both
lieves that good karma comes from what you send out ALLSTATE AGENT “HEROES” offer free stroke prevention ultrasound screenings.
to others and obviously Kathy and her staff have sent Peter DeLuca 648 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers
out lots of good karma since they are celebrating the
12th anniversary of Zaltas Gallery of Fine Jewelry with
a big sale event October 12-16th.
914-779-7111
Allstate agency owner Peter DeLuca was recently named If you’re a business owner or know of a for reader to The Women’s
Place is pleased
to welcome
highlighting
an Agent Hero by Allstate Insurance Company’s New York
Region, and awarded a $500 grant for a local youth pro- business that “gives back” directly to the local
take action in
LARCHMONT NURSERIES, INC./LARCHMONT gram. DeLuca donated the grant to the Police Athletic Westchester community we want to hear
Dr. Millar is a Board Certi ed
CONSTRUCTION INC. League of Yonkers, to be used to support the PAL’s innova- from you! Gynecologist. She believes
2315 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont 914-834-5802 tive summer athletic programs for handicapped children in Call Kathryn DeSilva at 914-592-5222 x288
local
in the mind/body/spirit
larchmontnursery.com the Yonkers area, including training and assistance for connection and embraces
or email info@westchesteressentials.com.
helping too.”
Larchmont Nurseries has been serving the community these children in basketball, boxing and flag football. a holistic approach to Welcome to the program.
medicine, combining Every day thousands of women are making
smart decisions about their breast health,
both traditional and deciding to have a regular mammogram. The
businesses.”
complementary program was designed for women that need a
second look, a second opinion. Entering the
modalities when program gives you access to a multidisciplinary
appropriate. care team and a nurse navigator to help you to
make informed decisions about your care.
You, knowing what's next, the sequence of
events, and all of the options you have.
The program is all about you.
Dr. Millar O ers:
North Medical, P.C.
Ask your doctor if they participate in e Program.
Fayetteville
Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine Northeast Medical Center
4100 Medical Center Drive
(315) 329-4977
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Business That Give Back ‘Tis the Giving Season

15. Category: Community/Customer Service
Division A - Community Support - Good Will
Genesee Valley Penny Saver
“Good use of
graphics and
advertiser support
for community
awareness.”
Earth Day Contest

16. Separate Publications
Division B - Tabloid