Cazenovia College Honors Area Students
A number of students in Cazenovia College’s Class of 2012 completed their degree requirements in December, 2011. Among them:
Roberta L. Clarke of Chittenango will earn a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual communications at Cazenovia College’s graduation ceremony on May 12.
Stephanie R. Froelick of Canastota will earn a bachelor of professional studies degree in management, specializing in business management at Cazenovia College’s graduation ceremony May 12.
Khristyn K. Ostrowski of Bridgeport will earn a bachelor of science degree in psychology at Cazenovia College’s graduation ceremony May 12.
Area students Placed on Dean’s List
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2011 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:
Tessa Heintz of Canastota, John Mullins of Cazenovia, Kara Sternberg of Kirkville, Erik Palmer of Earlville and Marshall Lagoe of Sherburne.
Morley Makes Dean’s List
Ethan Morley, a senior history major of Bouckville, was named to Lycoming College’s dean’s list for the fall semester.
The dean’s list is issued at the close of each semester in recognition of superior scholarship. Students make the dean’s list if they complete at least four letter-graded courses and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.50 for the semester.
Area Residents Named to Fall Dean’s List
Dr. Stephen J. Havlovic, vice president for academic affairs at Alfred State College, has announced the Dean’s List of students for the fall 2011 semester. The following were among the over 500 students from Alfred State College who made the fall Dean’s List:
Zachary Taylor, a resident of Bouckville and Brian Klein, a resident of Madison.
Students from both the Alfred campus and the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville are selected for the Dean’s List if they maintain a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0.
Morrow Added to Dean’s List
Meghan Morrow, a Junior Arts and Sciences major from New Woodstock, has been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for Fall 2011. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above for the semester.
Purdy Named to Dean’s List
Jaimie Purdy of Erieville has been named to the fall 2011 Dean’s List at Mansfield University. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.
Attorney Gerald Taylor, chairman of the Wanderers’ Rest Humane Assocaition Board of Directors (right), thanked Jennifer Scharman (left), Barbara Smith and all of the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe volunteers for their support of Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association.
Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association news
(Madison County, NY – Jan. 2012) Gerald Taylor, Esq., chair of the board of directors of Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, thanked Barbara Smith, Jennifer Scharman and all of the volunteers of the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe at a volunteer appreciation event at the Stoneleigh Apartments in Canastota Sunday, Jan. 15.
He noted that in just three months, the thrift store raised $6,777.58 in sales and donations to support homeless cats and dogs at the shelter.
During the summer of 2011, when Jennifer Scharman discovered that other animal shelters are supported by thrift stores, she donated the use of a building at 6497 Route 20 just west of Bouckville for a similar venture. She replaced the roof and made other improvements to the building and grounds.
Barbara Smith recruited family, friends and new volunteers to join her in the management of the operation. She prepared the building, secured and displayed donated items, trained and scheduled volunteers, and promoted the store through signage, a flyer donated by Canastota Publishing and through help from the media.
Their tireless efforts paid off in many ways, with a new source of funding for the shelter, new volunteers, friends and donors, positive media coverage and a heightened profile for Wanderers’ Rest in southern Madison County.
During a three-month pilot phase from Sept. 16 to Dec. 17, the thrift store was open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It closed for what was expected to be the worst of the winter until March 2 when it will reopen.
During the interim, new or gently used items, other than electronics and clothes, can be donated and dropped off at Wanderers’ Rest in Canastota, and volunteers can sign up to help by emailing director@wanderersrest.org.
(Madison, NY- Dec. 2011) The Madison Central School District appointed Perry Dewey as its next Superintendent of Schools at a regular Board meeting Dec. 20.
Dewey has been employed by the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES since 2007, serving as the principal of Career & Technical Education. He brings with him more than 30 years of experience that includes time as a classroom teacher and a college administrator.
He earned an associate of applied science degree from Alfred State College and a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College. He earned his master’s in educational leadership from St. Bonaventure University and completed the Superintendent Development Program.
“After a lengthy interview process the board narrowed the pool down to two highly qualified candidates,” said Madison School Board President William Langbein. “Both candidates did an outstanding job, and I would like to thank them for their participation and commend them on a job well done. We look forward to working with Mr. Dewey and are confident he will be a great asset to our district. We believe he has a great deal to offer both our district and community and look forward to working with him.”
Dewey was selected from a field of 18 educators. The Board of Education engaged in an extensive review of credentials and candidates, concluding recently with full-day visitations to the school by two finalists. The finalists were able to engage with school staff and community members during their visits.
A sampling of Dewey accomplishments at TST BOCES include his active participation in the development of the BOCES-wide strategic plan, overseeing the rebuilding of the heavy equipment curriculum to implement grant funding for the purchase of new equipment, establishing a National Technical Honor Society Chapter for CTE students, writing and receiving a $35,000 curriculum grant along with serving as the special education coordinator for CTE.
Prior to working at TST BOCES, Dewey was employed by Cornell University, holding multiple positions, most recently as the director of the Cornell Agriculture Outreach and Education Program. He began his career at Sherman Central School as teacher of agriculture.
Dewey is actively involved within his community. He is a member of the Dryden Rotary Club and a participant in multiple community organizations. He has received numerous state recognitions for his support of agricultural education and has multiple professional affiliations. Over the course of his career, Dewey has written and been awarded more than $400,000 in educational grant proposals.
“The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in this selection process,” Langbein said. “We sincerely appreciate the efforts of the community and committee members who met with both candidates and provided valuable input to the Board.”
For more information, contact Madison-Oneida BOCES District Superintendent Jacklin G. Starks, search consultant, at (315) 361-5510.
Wanderers’ Rest volunteer Morgan Bicknell prepares Parker before an adoption event. The 18-month-old terrier mix is the only one left of five pets that were surrendered to the shelter when the owner died.
Wanderers’ Rests volunteer Lyn Livermore provides service with a smile at the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe.
(Lenox) Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association has teamed with 3,694 animal organizations from around the world to participate in the annual Iams Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption campaign, founded by Helen Woodward Animal Center and supported by Iams.
Wanderers’ Rest, Madison County’s dedicated animal shelter, is aiming to find forever homes for 200 shelter cats and dogs during December as a part of the national goal of placing 1.5 million pets during the holiday season.
“With as many as 8 million homeless pets in the U.S., it is important that everyone get involved to help save an orphaned animal this holiday season,” said Wanderers’ Rest Executive Director Glenn Ivers. “We’re proud to be a part of this amazing campaign and are dedicated to reaching our pet adoption goal so 1.5 million homeless animals can experience a happy life with their new, loving family.”
All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted during Iams Home 4 the Holidays will go home with an Iams Adoption Kit. Included in each kit are information and tips to help the new parent and their furry friend get started on the right paw.
“The team here at Wanderers’ Rest is specially trained and can help families choose the perfect pet for their personalities and lifestyles,” said shelter manager Denise Adams.
Wanderers’ Rest Opens Thrift Store in Bouckville
(Madison, Lenox) Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association announced recently a new means of helping Madison County’s only humane association and animal shelter. Supporters are asked to help by donating new or gently used items to the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe, or by buying useful items there for their homes.
The Second Chance Thrift Shoppe has been raising funds for Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association since the middle of September, the shop will soon close Dec. 17 and open again in early spring.
Take advantage of Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 when the shoppe will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of those Fridays and Saturdays. The shoppe is run entirely by volunteers including Barb Smith and Jennifer Scharman, who donated the use of the building.
The shoppe is full of wonderful Christmas decorations and items that will add cheer to your home and festivities, all for low, bargain prices. You’ll also find many items with additional specials, including two-for-the-price-of-one books, cups and mugs. Wall hangings are 50 percent off and records, tapes or CDs are buy one and get two free.
On Dec. 16 and 17, there will be several surprise sales along with mulled cider and cookies. If you have been to the shoppe, come again. There are new items and sales every week. Bring a friend and spread the holiday cheer. It is all for a good cause, supporting the homeless cats and dogs at Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association.
Located at 6497 Route 20 (intersection of Routes 20 and 26), the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 17.
The shop will reopen March 2 for the 2012 season.
WRHA Executive Director Glenn Ivers said the effort needs help.
“We need volunteers to staff the shop for three-hour shifts both days,” Ivers said.
Interested individuals may call (315) 697-2796 to leave a message for the director, or email director@wanderersrest.org.
Donated items may be dropped by the Thrift Shoppe during its Friday and Saturday hours or at Wanderers’ Rest from noon to 2 p.m. daily.
The shop does not sell clothes or electronics.
About Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association: Founded in 1981 and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association is an open-admission shelter dedicated to providing the highest quality care and compassion for the animals entrusted to us while leading our community in creating a more humane society. For more information, visit wanderersrest.org or call (315) 697-2796.
(Madison, Lenox, NY – Nov. 2011) Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association announced recently a new means of helping Madison County’s only humane association and animal shelter. Supporters are asked to help by donating new or gently used items to the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe, or by buying useful items there for their homes.
Located at 6497 Route 20 (intersection of Routes 20 and 26), the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 17.
The shop will reopen March 2 for the 2012 season.
WRHA Executive Director Glenn Ivers said the effort needs help.
“We need volunteers to staff the shop for three-hour shifts both days,” Ivers said.
Interested individuals may call (315) 697-2796 to leave a message for the director, or email director@wanderersrest.org.
Donated items may be dropped by the Thrift Shoppe during its Friday and Saturday hours or at Wanderers’ Rest from noon to 2 p.m. daily.
The shop does not sell clothes or electronics.
(Bouckville, NY – Oct. 2011) More than 150 people attended the Halloween Happenin’ Saturday night Oct. 22 in Bouckville to see how brave they were on the haunted, dark and spooky Chenango Canal Towpath Trail.
People stood in line to go down the stairs in groups (there’s safety in numbers!) and be guided by a hooded host. Flashlights, donated by the Colgate Bookstore, were held tightly by kids who had won them as prizes for completing the popular Clues Hunt. Alas, nothing prepared them from what was on the trail and screams were heard throughout the night.
For the smaller children, hand-painted fairy tale figures stood between lit-up ghosts and pumpkin totem poles near the Cottage Museum on Canal Road and State Route 20.
Winners of the costume contest were for the Prettiest: Molly Eastman, Madison; Most Original: Paige Rollins, Bouckville; Scariest: Amanda and Gage Salton, Madison and Nicole and Joshuah Camp, Bouckville; Most Unusual: Maria and Kyle Peavey, Eaton; and Best Hero: Kaleb Dodd, Madison. All received ribbons.
A Scooby Doo Halloween movie showed in the brand-new basement of the cottage and a friendly witch handed out prizes upstairs.
Games covered the deck and Dunkin Donuts and Price Chopper provided the refreshments in the food tent.
The most spectacular part was the trees all wound with holiday lights, thanks to the hard work of students from Hamilton College; and Clean Water Coalition and COVE from Colgate University. The lights, all donated from COVE, Kinney Drugs and friends of the Chenango Canal Association, will be left on until the first weekend in November.
“It was a tremendous amount of work to plan and display all this,” said Diane Van Slyke, co-chair of the Halloween Happenin.’ “If it weren’t for Dode Page who planned and prepared the haunted trail walk and supportive CCA members who rolled up their sleeves to set it up, this couldn’t have been pulled off.”
The Chenango Canal Association received donations for the event from several CCA members plus donations from the public who attended the event.
Madison Central School printed and handed out flyers and recruited several students to volunteer while the shop class made supports for the wooden cut-out figures.
At the event, friends of the canal volunteered to run the games, prizes and movie. But those who were assigned to do the haunting arrived to find no one was needed…so just who was it on the trail that dark night?
Happy Halloween
By Helen Lundt (written about the Halloween Happenin’ on the Chenango Canal, Bouckville)
Seven dwarfs along the road,
lead to more fairy-land figures,
as Captain Hook and his boat
appear along the waters.
Ooohh, white ghosts float
beyond the dungeon,
lit up for little ones to admire,
to be scared by.
A big smile by the Cheshire Cat,
rows of pumpkin towers,
all carved and lit from inside,
the museum above the dungeon
where the Clue Hunt begins.
Superman comes with an Angel,
scary-faced, black outfitted boys
wait their turn to pick out a candy bag.
Little Bo Peep, a beautiful costume,
arrives with mother and father,
very shy but smiling big.
Superwoman comes from behind.
Here they are, coming faster and faster.
They won a prize from one of the games,
wiggle in, finding the big black cauldron
with dozens of prizes to choose from.
Others completed the Clue Hunt,
a small flashlight as a gift.
As time wore on, three games won,
a light stick to wear as necklace.
Later, the scary trail walk beyond…
Older kids, adults with their own,
taken along in groups by a guide,
ghosts that jump out in bushes, watch out!
It was a long day, but fun for all.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association news
By Glenn Ivers
(Town of Lenox, NY – Oct. 2011) Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association staff and volunteers are getting into the holiday spirit. Here are four ways that you can join in:
The Second Chance Thrift Shoppe, an all-volunteer operation that raises funds for Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, is located on Route 20 just west of Bouckville. The shoppe is discounting Halloween items by 25 percent off the already-low prices for some terrific new and gently used items.
Stay tuned for similar specials before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also running is a 50-percent off end-of-summer special for all summer items, and a two-for-the-price-of-one special on coffee cups and mugs.
Stop by often, as our inventory of items changes from week to week, and there is always a special going on.
Our annual holiday sale will take place from Saturday, Oct. 29, at noon until Friday, Nov. 11, at Kraig’s Kegs and Arnie’s Produce on Route 5 in Sherrill. Each year, our volunteers collect handmade and other high-quality items that are priced low for fast sale.
Don’t wait. Shop early and often to bring home beautiful and decorative pieces that will add a great deal of holiday cheer to your home.
Iams Home 4 the Holidays is a holiday season pet adoption program sponsored by Iams that runs through Jan. 3. Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association is one of 3,500 animal organizations across the United States and in 21 countries that participate in the program.
During the Home 4 the Holidays period, Wanderers’ Rest has set a goal of placing an additional 100 homeless cats and dogs in Central New York homes. Each adopter will receive a special Iams adoption kit to help them get off on the right paw with their new furry friend.
The Wanderers’ Rest volunteer Foster Family Program is seeking temporary homes for some of our homeless cats and dogs that need a break from the shelter. The shelter is full now and more unwanted animals are coming. By taking one or more of our cats and dogs into your home during the holidays, you can offer loving attention and enrichment and a break from the stresses of living in a kennel.
We are an open-admission shelter that turns no Madison County animal away. Because of this, we are compelled to move resident animals out into adoption, rescue or foster so that we don’t have to contemplate euthanasia as an option to curtailing overcrowding that places healthy animals at risk.
If interested in fostering contact Wanderers’ Rest shelter manager Denise Adams at 315-697-2796.
For more information, visit wanderersrest.org or facebook.com/wanderersrest.
Glenn Ivers is executive director for Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association in Lenox, Madison County’s designated animal shelter.
Local Residents Recognized at Elmira College
(Chittenango, DeRuyter, NY – Oct. 2011) Members of Elmira College’s class of 2014 were recognized during the College’s fall academic convocation for receiving valedictorian, salutatorian, presidential, trustee or founder scholarships.
Samera Chapman of Chittenango, class of 2015, earned the Founder Scholarship. Samera is the daughter of Paul Chapman and Cynthia Chapman.
Brett Vosburg of DeRuyter, class of 2015, earned the Founder Scholarship. Brett is the son of Sue and Rex Vosburg.
Founder Scholarships are awarded based on rank in secondary school class, overall academic achievement and test scores and are valued at $48,000 over four years.
Campbell Earns Recognition at Skidmore College
(Hamilton) A record 111 student-athletes were inducted into the Skidmore College Thoroughbred Society in a Sept. 19 campus ceremony. Among them was Lucy Campbell, daughter of Murray Decock and Sally Campbell of Hamilton.
In her opening remarks, Athletics Director Gail Cummings-Danson recognized the students and said there was also a record number of seniors (44) saluted at the event. In addition, 24 student-athletes achieved a perfect grade point average of 4.0.
Skidmore’s Thoroughbred Society recognizes varsity student athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.67 or higher during the previous semester.
Alfred State College Welcomes Freshmen
Bouckville
Zachary Taylor, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech program
Canastota
James Cummings and Aaron Starkey, Digital Media and Animation program
Cazenovia
Jessica Young, Digital Media and Animation program
Chittenango
Austin Lugena, Business Administration program
Erieville
Alex Marris, Network Administration program
Madison
Brian Klein, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech program
Oriskany Falls
Becky Smith, Veterinary Technology program
Waterville
Gregory Tower, Motorsports Technology program
Residents Awarded SUNY Cortland Graduate Degrees
SUNY Cortland awarded 296 master’s degrees and 24 certificates of advanced study at Commencement ceremonies on May 20. The following local residents were awarded graduate degrees:
Sarah K. Engle of Oriskany Falls received a master of science in education
Chadwick Kulak Nower of Hamilton received a master of science in teaching
Residents Awarded SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Degrees
The following local residents were among the 1,517 SUNY Cortland students who were awarded their baccalaureate degrees at commencement ceremonies May 21:
Alexandrina Marie MacPherson of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts
Laura Nicole Burritt of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts
Samantha Caitlin Pauli of Chittenango received a bachelor of arts
Marjorie Elizabeth Pulver of Chittenango received a bachelor of science
Antonia Leah Cianfrocco of Chittenango received a bachelor of science
Erin Elizabeth Fox Kirkville received a bachelor of science
Kari Lee Fox of Kirkville received a bachelor of science
Lisa Marie Hinman of Kirkville received a bachelor of arts
Jessica Lynn Simmons of Eaton received a bachelor of science
Kyle Richard Russ of Munnsville received a bachelor of arts
Residents Enter Saint Michael’s College of Burlington Vermont
The following local residents began their first year at Saint Michael’s College this semester:
Jessica Campbell, daughter of Theresa Snyder of Canastota, graduate of Canastota High School
Jessica Campbell, daughter of Ty Campbell of Cazenovia, graduate of Canastota High School
Christine Fitzgerald, daughter of Diana and James Fitzgerald of Kirkville, graduate of Chittenango High School
Local Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi
The following students are graduates for May 2011 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:
Mackenzie Funari of Canastota, an AAS Cum Laude in Construction Technology
Joseph Bono III of Cazenovia, an AS in Physical Education Studies
Kevin Dragulski of Wampsville, an AA in Criminal Justice Studies
Local Residents Achieve Dean’s List at SUNY Delhi
The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the fall 2010 semester by achieving the Dean’s List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students much have an academic average between 3.5 and 4.0.
Mackenzie Funari of Canastota, Construction Technology major
Joseph Bono III of Cazenovia, Physical Education Studies major
Visser Named to Cross Country Team at SUNY Delhi
(Kirkville) Meghan Visser of Kirkville is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Cross Country Team. Visser is pursuing an associate’s degree in general studies at Delhi.
(Bouckville, NY – Oct. 2011) On Saturday Oct. 15 (rain date is Oct. 22) from 5 to 8 p.m. the Chenango Canal Association will host “Halloween Happenin’ On the Chenango Canal.”
Get ready for a fun community night at the Chenango Canal on State Route 20 in Bouckville featuring a spooky haunted trail walk, escorted by a ghost host; starts at nightfall around 7 p.m.
This walk is not for the timid. Flashlights will be provided. Games, a clues hunt, cave crawl and costume judging contest begin at the deck behind the Canal Cottage Museum at 5 p.m.
Holiday lights are strung in the trees and refreshments will be served. Bring your camera to photograph your child with cut-out fairy tale figures or with the many lit-up pumpkins.
For more information, call 315-893-7910.
