Ilion Central School District Foundation News

As an ongoing fundraiser for the Ilion Central School District Foundation, the Foundation is selling engraved bricks for placement near the main entrance of the Ilion High School. With an engraved brick, you can pay tribute to a family member, leave a message to future generations or simply include your name among those who have supported our school district. A brick can make a great gift as well! The Ilion CSD Foundation reserves the right to approve or disapprove the message content on all brick orders.

The $35.00 brick is 4" x 8" and consists of 2 lines of text. A third line can be added at an additional cost of $4.00. All lines are limited to 14 characters per each line including spaces. A cross or Maltese cross can be added if desired on memorial messages.

To purchase a brick, please fill out the order form below and return with payment to Tom Goldin, 27 Harriet Ave, Ilion, NY 13357 or call Tom at (315) 894-3381. See the links below for the order form and more information. (March 5, 2011)

Engraved Brick Paver Order Form

Engraved Brick Patio Architectural Rendering

Foundation History ....

The Ilion Central School District Foundation began in March of 1995. The corner stone for the Foundation has been to help provide to the students of Ilion the best educational experience possible. The Foundation now sets its sights to the future; a future that becomes energized with the excitement generated by the growing body of donors, contributing to an organization founded with such a noteworthy purpose.

Already, many people with a commitment to education, a sincere tie to Ilion, and a devotion to creating opportunities for our students have given generously in time, talent and financial support. To date, the foundation is happy to report the funding of many educational projects, in addition to establishing several scholarships.

The efforts of the Foundation will continue to provide more educational opportunities, for the benefit of the students, today and tomorrow. It is the suggestions and requests from the school staff, for programs or projects, from which the foundation grants the funding. To those in the community, if you have a suggestion for an educational opportunity, or if you or someone you know wish to be a contributor, contact any one of the board members, to help it become a reality.

The Ilion Foundation has been discussing ways that it can help the district in its potential building project. Because of the district's high state aid ratio, even small donations can generate much larger amounts of state aid funding. The foundation is considering fund raising events that could help the district finance technology improvements in the classroomand media centers, the building of classrooms and athletic facilities, and the enhancement of the overall physical plant. They will be presenting ways that individuals and groups can sponsor different parts of the project. The foundation feels that the project will benefit everyone of all ages in our community. If you would like more information on how you or your group can play a significant part in the building project, pleasecontact the Ilion Foundation at 315-894-9934. (Source Gold 'N Brown Jan/Feb 1999)

Condolences....

Robert E. Jones Jr., age 53, of 29 Massachusetts Ave., passed away Sunday, March 28, 2004, with his loving family by his side. Bob was born Nov. 14, 1950, in Little Falls, the son of Robert and Helen Grescheck Jones. He graduated from Little Falls in 1968, and earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing from Siena College in 1972. On June 15, 1974, he was united in marriage with Patricia Kazor in Utica. Prior to his retirement, Bob was manager and assistant vice president of HSBC at the Ilion branch. He had been employed with HSBC for over 25 years. Mr. Jones was a member of the Church of the Annunciation in Ilion. He was also a member of the Ilion Elks Lodge 1444, the Ilion Community Club and the Ilion Kiwanis Club. Bob also was very active with the Ilion schools, serving as president of the Marion Brill Scholarship Foundation, president of the Ilion Foundation of the Ilion school district, founder of the Ilion Athletics schedule poster project and had been the primary person responsible for raising over $28,000 in the last four years for the purpose of buying uniforms for the Ilion athletic teams. He also kept the scorebook for the varsity boys basketball team for many years. His love of sports was evident, especially when Notre Dame University and Siena were involved. Bob was a member of the Siena Coaches Club, the Albany Chapter of the Siena College Alumni Association and the Notre Dame Club of the Mohawk Valley. Bob had also served as treasurer for CYO while his sons were involved and also coached several of the youth teams they played for. He was a member of the planning board for Ilion's Summer Fest and most recently served as a trustee of Herkimer County Community College. Bob also enjoyed spending time at his summer home at Caroga Lake with his family. Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Kevin and Gregory and a special friend Sara DeRosa; his father, Robert Sr. of Little Falls; a sister and brother-in-law, Ann Marie and Jeffery Starring of Van Hornesville; a brother, Richard of Whitesboro; his father and mother-in-law, Chester and Bertha Kazor of New Hartford; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Arlene and John Cahill of Guilderland and Christine and Michael Dubiel of Utica; nine nieces and nephews, David Jones, Jacqueline Fairbrother, Mary Starring, Bobbi Starring, Andrew Starring, Patrick Cahill, Aaron Cahill, Jennifer Dwyer and Matthew Dwyer; also one great-nephew, Eric Jones. He was predeceased by his mother and a sister, Cynthia Jones. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 31, at 10 a.m. from the Church of the Annunciation, West Street in Ilion with the Rev. Joseph Benintende officiating. Interment will follow in Armory Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, March 30, at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home, 100 Otsego St., Ilion, from 4-8 p.m. In keeping with Bob's wishes, friends are asked to omit flowers and consider memorials to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of the Mohawk Valley Scholarship Fund, c/o Paul Heintz, 50 Chenango Ave., Clinton 13323 or Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford 13413. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home for convenience. Bob's family wishes to thank his hospice nurses, Sue, Joan, Janice, Judy and Violet for all their kindness and compassion and also would like to thank the Ilion High School staff and students for their participation in the blood drive supporting Bob. (April 3, 2004)

Gilmartin/Morris Scholarship Award ....

Maura Tutty and Valerie Angelichio, Class of 1999

(July 22, 1999)

Through the generosity of Mary Panarites, the Ilion Central School District Foundation is offering a new annual $1000 scholarship. The recipient must be a graduate of Ilion High School and have been awarded a four year undergraduate degree. He/She must be accepted or already attending a certified medical school. Inquiries about the scholarship can be made to Superintendent of Schools at 894-9934. (added May 4, 1998)

A scholarship to honor Ilion alumnus, the late Dr. Jeffrey J. Seymour, Class of 1983, has been established by family members and friends and will be administered by the Foundation. The award will be presented to a graduating senior, who is a science major, with high family and social values. Dr. Seymour, 31, resided in Ilion with his wife Pina and was the son of Alfred & Patricia Seymour, of Ilion. On January 6, 1997, Dr. Seymour, who was chief resident at Albany Medical Center, died in an automobile accident on Rt. 28, south of Mohawk. Contributions can be submitted to the Foundation at 6 Weber Avenue, Ilion. Donations should be earmarked for this fund.

If you would like to make a contribution, in memory of a deceased alumnus, please consider the The Ilion School Foundation.