Displays to Highlight Local Community Groups

Sullivan Free Library news

By Karen Fauls-Traynor

(Chittenango, NY – March 2012) The Sullivan Free Library at 101 Falls Blvd., Chittenango, would like to offer civic and non-profit groups in the town of Sullivan an opportunity to promote their organizations by using a special display case set aside for that purpose.

Located in the Community Room of the library, the display case is approximately four feet by three feet, has four shelves and a glass door that can be locked to protect items within.

We’d like to give local groups an opportunity to let the community know more about them. The room is used by dozens of groups every week and displays can potentially be viewed by hundreds of people.

Organizations may use the case to compose a display of photographs, literature, awards or to advertise a particular event or function. Each group may display for a month at time, once per year or as demand allows.

Currently, the Lions Club of Chittenango has a display that explains the mission of their club and describes their projects and activities.

To reserve the case for a display, groups should call me at (315) 687-6331 ext. 302 or email ktraynor@midyork.org.

Library Movie Schedule

The Chittenango branch of the library will show a series of movies Wednesdays at 1 p.m. during March and April. All movies are free and open to the public. Popcorn is provided, and viewers are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks.

March 14: “Waking Ned Devine,” PG, Comedy

March 21: No movie scheduled.

March 28: “The Way,” PG-13, Drama

April 4: “Miss Potter,” PG, Drama

April 11: “London River,” NR, Drama

April 18: “The Descendents,” R, Tragi-comedy

April 25: “My Week With Marilyn,” R, Drama

For more information, call the library at (315) 687-6331

March and April Programs for Adults

Book discussion groups: open to ages 16-plus, new members always welcome. Bridgeport branch: 8979 North Road, Bridgeport, (315) 633-2253. Tuesday, March 27, 7 p.m., “Caleb’s Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks, fiction. Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m., “Infidel,” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, memoir.

Chittenango branch: 101 Falls Blvd., Chittenango, (315) 687-6331. Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m., classics group, “The Idiot,” by Fyodor Doestoevksy, first half. Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m., “That Old Cape Magic,” by Richard Russo, fiction.

Sullivan Pavilion Rentals open March 1

(Town of Sullivan, NY – March 2012) The Town of Sullivan Parks & Recreation Department will be accepting Pavilion Reservations for Sullivan and Chapman Parks starting on Thursday March 1 at 9 a.m. and will continue on a space available basis throughout the park season. Reservations must be made in person and are on a first-come first-serve basis.

Pavilions open on Saturday May 12. For more information, call the Town of Sullivan Parks & Recreation Department at 687-3471.

 

Chittenango High School Announces Honor Roll

Chittenango High School news

Marking Period 2 Honors Announced

(Chittenango, NY – Feb. 8, 2012) Chittenango High School officials announced recently the names of students included on its honor and high honor rolls. The following students are recognized for their achievement:

High Honor Roll

12th Grade

Kaitlyn Alongi, Victor Bao, Ryan Barry, Kaitlyn Brant, Cassidy Chappini, Allison Clarke, Ryan Colligan, Victoria Congleton, Elizabeth Coyne, Lynea D’Aprix, Michael DeHart, McKenzie Doig, Zachary Eager, Courtney Ellis, Octavio Gamboa, Shania Gardner, Kelli Getchonis, Jason Given, Veronika Haertinger, Daniel Hanggi, Alison Houseman, Camen Hunn, Danielle Hurley, Gregory Jasek, Kaleigh Koegel, Elizabeth Kovaleski, John Krause, Shaun Lamphear, Brian Markley, Keysha Moore, Chelsea Mudge, Austin Nojaim, Alexandria Paige, Theresa Parascandola, Ami Petosa, Bradley Phelps, Alyssa Prawl, Emily Ralston, Marcina Rogers, Maxwell Ross, Brianna Schiedo, Christian Stellakis, Mary Turk, Joseph Vincent, Alex Wafer, Stephanie Yacco

11th Grade

Kaitlin Antelmi, April Appel, Margaret Arnold, Jonathan Becker, Samantha Bliss, Joshua Carpenter, Heather Cottet, Emily Gibbons, Connor McGrath, Brandon Meyers, Emily Norman, James Panebianco, Brian Perriello, Marie Perriello, Benjamin Posthill, Madison SeGuin, Sierra Shafer, Jonathon Simmons, Ethan Turner

10th Grade

Kailey Calvarese, Claire Charde, Dana Colligan, Joshua Cretaro, Matthew Cretaro, Kari Cumber, Abbey Cyr, Dallas Fonseca, Hayley Fraser, Kenneth Galbraith, Megan Geariety, Brittany Geiler, Tylor Hunn, Mary Kendall, Tyler Lewis, Jacob Maxwell, Riley Millick, Ivy Pagano, Sara Pierce, Jonathan Roberts, Logan Rogers, Sage Roth, Ameilee Sullivan, Paige Wooldridge

Ninth Grade

Nicolle Ablan, Michaela Boswell, Kyle Brazell, Brooke Busa, Michelle Capeling, Evan Capella, Leslie Choi, David Clobridge, Patrick Clobridge, Nicholas Curinga, John Davidson, Erik Eklund, Amanda Ellis, Emily Emmons, Anna Galbraith, Julianna Grover, Rebecca Hansen, Allison Henry, Tyler Hodges, Diego Holland, Cassidy Horzempa, Dane Johnson, Kathryn Kachel, Samantha Kelly, Carter Laramee, Connor Martin, Abigail McCarthy, Noelle Milnamow, Sarah Moon, John Murray, Joseph Murray, James Perriello, Cayleigh Phillips, Garrett Sadler, Allee Santorelli, Christopher Scofield, Casey Smith, Tyler Sternberg, Eric Young,  Jr.

Honor Roll

12th Grade

Gwendolyn Andersen, Courtney Anson, Kyle Austin, Lucas Barrilo, Zachary Bixby, Wesley Blanding, Samantha Bristol, Paitience Burch, Wesley Burghardt, Kelsey Busse, Tyler Chmielewski, Devin Christopher, Leigh Clobridge, Ashley Compoli, Adam Cooter, Erin Cummings, Bradley Curinga, Carly Cyr, Maria DeMario, Elizabeth Dennee, Aaron Endres, Danielle Farley, Harrison Frantz III, Carlynne Gifford, Erika Grimaldi, Nicole Guzman, Samuel Hansen, Christian Henry, Shelby Hogan, Tea’ Hyde, Cassandra Killian, Erik Kurz, Mercedez Lee, Alissa Levens-Freeman, Michael Lewis,  Jr., Doni Look, Tanner Makowski, John Mantell, Brittney McDonald, Taylor Merrill, Michael Messinger, Savannah Miller, Katherine Milliman, Lauren Mills, Stephanie Mohorter, Makenzie Mohorter, Allyssa Mroczek, Nicholas Myers, Cassondra Netzel, Samantha Oakley, Kelly O’Kipney, Daxion Parker, Marisa Pauli, Derrick Pratt, Alexis Rank, Erica Reale, Melinda Recore, Gregory Rohrer, Sarah Schenkenberger, Barry Seymour,  Jr., William Shanahan, Daniel Steding, Jennifer Sternberg, Bethany Stewart, Rachel Stonecipher, Autumn Strickler, Spencer Swieton, Ryanne Vaughan, Keely Wilcox, Chelsey Wimmer

11th Grade

Alayna Arno, Nicholas Bailey, Madison Bates, Joshua Bennington, Emily Besner, Stephen Billington, Jonathan Bocketti, Allison Borowski, Brianna Boyer, Shannon Bunce, Divina Collacchi, Tori Collins, Kyle Coon, Nicole Cummins, Kevin Davison, Katrina Farsaci, Alexa Farsaci, Hannah Fitzgerald, Jessie Flanders, Kimberly Freunscht, Alexander Lamendola, Carolyn Ledger, Gabrielle Loftus, Kyle Lothridge, Liam MacPherson, Jessica Macri, Samantha Mayer, Zachary McCarthy, Sarah McGee, Corinne Milnamow, Samantha Moore, Andrew Mosack, Cody Nicholas, Anthony Paduano, Devin Phelps, Kyle Prenoveau, Lucas Rogers, Michaela Rudy, John Sagor, Clare St. Leger, Alexa Valentine, Collins VanGorden, Cheyanne Vaughan, Robert Whittin, Correy Wilmer, Tylar Wilmer, Kyle Zimmer

10th Grade

Karlene Becker, Bethany Brant, Erika Burghardt, Brett Buyea, Annalyse Cerio, Shih-Meng Chen, Skyler Cook, Jennifer Cottet, Sophia Cowburn, Alyssa Crane, Conor Delaney, Maria DeLuna, Alexandra Eisenhut, Emily Ezzo, Summer Gardner, Jonathan Guignard, Eleanor Gustke, Nicholas Harrington, Shelby Just, Ella Kim, Brianna Koegel, Laura Kohler, Cheyenne LaFrance, Christine Markowski, Michael McIntosh, Malarie Mohorter, Lindsay Moon, Emily Mroczek, Dennis Muir, Nathan Munoff, Allysha Neveldine, Alanna Parker, Lawrence Rank, Erik Russell, Samantha Rutherford, Kaitlyn Ryder, Connor Shea, Turner Smith, Shawnette Steding, Greta Swift, Sierra Vaughan, Tristan Williams

Ninth Grade

Kristen Alger, Lyndsey Becker, Paul Billings, Wyatt Blanding, Aaron Borowski, Katlynn Boyer, Mason Brown, Dana Bush, Joseph Carter, Cole Chandler, Mackenzie Cole, Leanne Cotter, Kelsey Cottet, Isaac Czarnecki, Stephen Frantz, Cassandra Fraser, Thea Gamboa, Erica Hrynio, Kaleigh Johnson, Tristan Julian, Brandon Key, Morgan Lamendola, Nathaniel Lanning, Nathan Loucks, Bradley Markowski, Kendall McGee, Daniel Mosack, Natalie Orbesen, Samuel Rainwater, Courteney Roach, Benjamin Seale, Rebecca Shea, Ryan Stanton, Caitlyn Tackley, William Thresh, Morgan Tyson, Micheala Watt, Karina Wells Ellefson, Delvin Williams, Krishna Yuknavage

Students Earn Academic Honors

Colgate Honors Dean’s List Students

The following students from Colgate University are recipients of the dean’s award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University. To be eligible for the dean’s award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while enrolled in four courses.

A member of the Colgate class of 2015, Mary Jo Beehm, is the daughter of Jeffrey A. and Patsy L. Beehm. Beehm is a graduate of Brookfield Central School.

Capirci Makes Dean’s List

Arianne Capirci of Hamilton, a member of the class of 2013, was named to Tufts University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester.

Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.

Campbell Earns Honors

Lucile Campbell, a member of the class of 2013 at Skidmore College, earned term honors for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Murray Decock and Sally Campbell of Hamilton.

Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.6 from a possible 4.0, for students who have completed 14 credit hours.

Residents Named to SUNY Cortland Fall 2011 Dean’s List

The following area residents were named to the dean’s list at SUNY Cortland for the fall 2011 semester. Honorees must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while completing 12 or more credit hours of classes during the semester.

Bridgeport

Caitlin Cimino, a senior geography major

Canastota

Chelsea Backus, a junior adolescence education: English major; Katie Forth, a senior English major; Jessica Greico, a senior adolescence education: mathematics major; Ashton Horton, a senior human services studies major; and Kimberly Zehr, a junior therapeutic recreation major

Cazenovia

Benjamin Bowers, a senior physical education major; Dana Cole, a senior adolescence education: Spanish major; Michelle McGinnis, a sophomore biology major; and Chelsea McKillop, a senior adolescence education: Spanish major

Chittenango

Alanna Haynes, a sophomore inclusive special education major

DeRuyter

William Haws, a sophomore biology major

Georgetown

Taylor Duell, a senior chemistry major and Farin Littler, a senior early childhood education major

Hubbardsville

David Dart, a junior inclusive special education major

Kirkville

Brett Adams, a senior kinesiology major

Morrisville

CharlieAnna Hoffman, a junior history major; SaraMarie Hoffman, a sophomore psychology major; Cassandra Jones, a junior psychology major; Alexander Meyers, a junior chemistry major and Bryan Mulcahey, a senior business economics major

New Woodstock

Amanda Britton, a senior childhood education major and Magen Slocum, a senior early childhood/childhood education major

Sherburne

Andrew Doscher, a senior athletic training major and Ashley Rundell, a freshman speech and language disabilities major

Waterville

Shannon Kemp, a senior adolescence education: Spanish major

Haskins Receives SUNY Cortland Part-Time Student Award

(Georgetown) Elizabeth Haskins, a junior sociology major, was awarded the part-time student award for academic achievement from SUNY Cortland for the fall 2011 semester.

To earn the award, students must: have completed at least 12 credit hours of cumulative standard grade course work at SUNY Cortland; have a 3.3 cumulative grade point average; have a 3.3 grade point average for the semester; be enrolled at part-time status throughout the semester with a minimum of three credit hours of standard letter grade; and not receive an incomplete grade for the semester.

Residents Named to SUNY Cortland Fall 2011 President’s List

The following area residents were named to the president’s list at SUNY Cortland for the fall 2011 semester. Honorees must earn a grade point average of 3.7 or higher (A-) on a 4.0 scale in each of their classes. They must have completed 12 or more credit hours of classes during the semester with at least eight of the credits for a standard letter grade and no incomplete grades received for the semester.

Bridgeport

Caitlin Cimino, a senior geography major

Canastota

Chelsea Backus, a junior adolescence education: English major

Cazenovia

Dana Cole, a senior adolescence education: Spanish major

Morrisville

Bryan Mulcahey, a senior business economics major

New Woodstock

Magen Slocum, a senior early childhood/childhood education major

Sherburne

Andrew Doscher, a senior athletic training major

Students Named to Ithaca College Dean’s List

The following residents were named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College for the fall 2011 semester:

Kyle Schiedo, son of Michael and Nancy Schiedo of Canastota, a junior physics (teaching) major, was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences.

Alisa Babcock, daughter of Michael and Beverly Babcock of Hamilton, a freshman speech lang path & audio major, was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.

Brigitte Capirci, daughter of Richard Capirci and Patrice Carey of Hamilton, a freshman biochemistry major, was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences.

Molly Church, daughter of Laurie Church of Morrisville, a junior health ed. and physical ed. major, was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.

Students Named To St. Lawrence University Dean’s List

The following students have been selected for inclusion on the dean’s list for academic achievement during the fall 2011 semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. To be eligible for the dean’s list at St. Lawrence University, a student must have completed at least four semester units and have an academic average of 3.6 (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Liam B. Ryan, of Cazenovia; Ryan, a member of the class of 2015, graduated from Cazenovia High School.

Shannon C. Smith, of Cazenovia; Smith, a member of the class of 2013, graduated from Manlius Pebble Hill School.

Danielle M. Capirci, of Hamilton; Capirci, a member of the class of 2015, graduated from Hamilton Central School.

Jasmine T. Wallace, of Hamilton; Wallace, a member of the class of 2013, graduated from Hamilton Central School.

Brett M. Ford, of Madison; Ford, a member of the class of 2013, graduated from Madison Central School.

Bradley Named to the Marist College Dean’s List

Gretchen Bradley of Sherburne, a member of the class of 2014, was named to the Marist College dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester.

Students Earn Academic Honors

UAlbany Announces Dean’s List

The following students were named to the University at Albany’s fall 2011 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement:

Jessica Antelmi of Bridgeport, Hayley Calarco of Bridgeport, Patricia Zupan of Canastota, Allie Clapp of Chittenango, Chloe Houseman of Chittenango, Makenzie Rudy of Chittenango, Andrew Moth of Kirkville, Robin Steiner of Earlville, Daniele Broder of Eaton, Victoria Robertson of Sherburne and Abigail Grace of West Edmeston.

Students Recognized for Academic Achievement

SUNY Canton students were recently recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments for the Fall 2011 semester.

To receive President’s List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For Dean’s List, full-time students must receive a GPA of 3.25. Part-Time Honors are awarded to students earning at least a 3.25 GPA on six to 11 credit hours.

Among the students who earned honors for academics were:

Carissa Clark of Bridgeport, a SUNY Canton Criminal Justice major made Dean’s List. Clark is a 2010 graduate of De Ruyter Central School.

Francesca Popple of Canastota, a SUNY Canton Graphic and Multimedia Design major made President’s List. Popple is a 2010 graduate of Canastota High School.

Chris M. Ropetski of Canastota, a SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene major made Dean’s List. Ropetski is a 1997 graduate of Oneida High School.

Patrick S. Connelly of Chittenango, a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major made Dean’s List. Connelly is a 2008 graduate of Chittenango Senior High School.

Jay Stone of Chittenango, a SUNY Canton Finance major made Dean’s List. Stone is a 1999 graduate of Stockbridge Central School.

Bethany A. Harrington of Kirkville, a SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene major made Dean’s List. Harrington is a 2007 graduate of East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School.

Morgan A. Cowherd of New Woodstock, a SUNY Canton Funeral Services Administration major made President’s List. Cowherd is a 2011 graduate of Cazenovia Central High School.

Area Students Named to Dean’s List

The following area students have been named to the fall term Dean’s List at Hartwick:

Senior Timothy Collins of Earlville, son of Laura and Timothy Collins. Collins is majoring in History.

Junior Sean Carpenter of Chittenango, son of Stacey and Wayne Carpenter. Carpenter is majoring in Music Education.

First-year student James Behret of Sherburne, son of Carol Behret. Behret is majoring in Music Education.

Inclusion on Hartwick’s Dean List is an indication of excellent academic work, including the completion of a full course load with at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

 

Local Students Earn Honors

Your Scholars

Local students named to Springfield College dean’s list

Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term.

Daniel Patane of Canastota. Daniel is studying Undeclared.

Logan Aikins of Sherburne. Logan is studying Applied Exercise Science.

News from SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President’s List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named more than 900 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2011 semester in recognition of their academic excellence.

Among the local students who made the SUNY Potsdam President’s List were:

Allison Forth of Canastota whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education

Corey Hopkins of Canastota whose major is Music Education

Kali Jarvis of Canastota whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education

Rhimmon Simchy-Gross of Canastota whose major is Music Performance

Mary Whitcombe of Canastota whose major is Childhood/Early Child Education

Robert Taube of Cazenovia whose major is Music Education

Emilie Weinheimer of Cazenovia whose major is Psychology

Cortney Mayo of Hamilton whose major is Speech Communication

Caleigh Tuttle of Hamilton whose major is Theatre

Timothy Simmons of Sherburne whose major is Psychology

To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List

The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

Beth A. Schneider, a senior majoring in civil engineering from Bridgeport.

Matthew R. Ager, a junior majoring in engineering and management from Canastota.

Tristan R. Jones, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering from Canastota.

Jeffrey R. Merrell, a freshman majoring in civil engineering from Canastota.

Michael R. Tornatore, a sophomore majoring in innovation and entrepreneurship from Canastota.

Michael A. Blanchard, a junior majoring in chemical engineering from Cazenovia.

Ryan J. Eklund, a freshman majoring in aeronautical engineering from Chittenango.

Danielle K. Cuddeback, a freshman majoring in pre-physical therapy/psychology from DeRuyter.

David E. Revette, a senior majoring in civil engineering from DeRuyter.

Andrea M. Riedman, a sophomore majoring in civil engineering from Kirkville.

Nicole M. Verone, a freshman majoring in engineering studies from Kirkville.

Raeanne J. Clabeaux, a freshman majoring in university studies from New Woodstock.

Molly E. Ogden, a sophomore majoring in history/interdisciplinary social sciences from Earlville.

Mallory J. Carhart, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary social sciences from Hamilton.

Heather H. Munz, a senior majoring in biology from Hubbardsville.

Loren J. McNamara, a senior majoring in civil engineering from Leonardsville.

Rebecca R. Kirley, a senior majoring in global supply chain management from Madison.

Colin Maykish, a junior majoring in software engineering from Sherburne.

Dean’s List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

The following students were named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson University.

Ellen M. Heenan, a junior majoring in engineering and management from Bridgeport.

Thomas F. Wilkowski, a senior majoring in electrical engineering from Bridgeport.

Alexandra B. Cameron, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering from Cazenovia.

Josh Bunce, a freshman majoring in civil engineering from Chittenango.

Sean P. Shea, a freshman majoring in aeronautical engineering/mechanical engineering from Chittenango.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Evans Named to Sacred Heart University’s Dean’s List

Kiley Evans of Cazenovia was named to the fall 2011 Dean’s List at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. To receive this honor, a student must achieve a 3.6 grade average, based on a 4.0 scale.

 

Local Residents Earn Honors, Degrees

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.

 

Senior Citizens in Madison County Refunded More than $300,000 Last Year

(Madison County, NY – Jan. 2012) RSVP has teamed up with the Internal Revenue Service for more than 20 years to offer free tax preparation service. Last year, this service returned more than $300,000 in federal and state refunds to senior citizens in Madison County at no cost to them.

RSVP of Madison County will be opening free tax preparation sites for seniors 60 years of age and older, and there are no income limitations. Remember you may have a refund coming even if you have been told you don’t need to file a tax return.

It only takes a few minutes to speak with a volunteer who can determine if you may qualify for a refund. All refunds arrive in your account within two weeks when electronically filed.

IRS-certified tax preparers will be available at seven sites beginning in February through mid-April. Free tax preparation and filing of both federal and state income tax returns are provided at all sites.

These sites do not require an appointment: Canastota Public Library, Mondays 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 6 through April 9; Oneida Public Library, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Feb.1 through April 11, 9 a.m. to noon.

Make appointments for the following sites: Bridgeport area, (315) 633-2253; Cazenovia area, (315) 684-3001 ext. 108; Chittenango area, (315) 687-3471; Hamilton area, (315) 824-3361; and Morrisville area, (315) 684-3001 ext.108.

Program volunteers do not do business or farm returns.

Vernon Man Charged With Driving Under Influence Of Drugs in Lakeport

(Lakeport, NY – Jan. 21, 2012) Sullivan-based state police charged a 30-year-old Vernon man with driving while impaired by drugs after his vehicle nearly struck a state police patrol vehicle on State Route 31 in the Town of Sullivan at approximately 2:55 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Sergeant Matthew Navin was patrolling westbound on Route 31 when an eastbound 2002 Pontiac Sunfire drove across the center line of the road into the westbound lane, forcing the state police vehicle to swerve to the shoulder of the road to avoid a collision.

The Pontiac was stopped and the operator, Jonathan F. Lessels of Van Epps Street in Vernon, was found in possession of a large quantity of prescription medications and approximately 16 grams of marijuana.  Field sobriety tests were administered and Lessels was found to be in an impaired condition.

Lessels was evaluated by a state police drug recognition expert at the SP Sullivan barracks and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, seventh-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance Outside Its Original Container.

Lessels is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sullivan Court on Feb. 7, 2012.

 

Chittenango Boosters Plan Jazz Night

(Chittenango, NY – Jan. 2012) The Chittenango Music Boosters will host a Jazz Night entertainment event Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Chittenango High School Auditorium.

The event provides an opportunity for members of the public to enjoy music by the High School and Middle School Jazz Bands, Dixieland Band and performances by the Chittenango Alumni Jazz Band.

The cost is $3 per person with a $20 family maximum.

Rollover Accident Leads To DWI Arrest in Sullivan

(Chittenango, NY – Dec. 28, 2011) State Police in Sullivan arrested Jeffrey C. Duell, 56, of Eisenhower Boulevard, Bridgeport for Driving While Intoxicated after investigating a one vehicle rollover accident on State Route 13 in the Town of Sullivan Saturday, Dec. 24.

The accident investigation revealed that at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday evening, Duell was operating a 2008 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck northbound on Route 13 when he swerved to avoid a deer crossing the roadway.  The pickup left the east side of the roadway, struck a tree stump and overturned onto its side.  Duell was not injured in the crash.

During the interview of the operator, Trooper Jason Thomas determined that Duell was under the influence of alcohol and arrested him for DWI.

Duell was processed at the SP Sullivan station, where a breath test determined Duell’s blood alcohol content to be .10 percent.  Duell was issued traffic tickets for DWI and Driving with a BAC over .08 percent and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sullivan Court on Jan. 24, 2012.

 

Christmas in Chittenango

tree lighting

 

Joy! Sophomores Greta Swift, Josh Cretaro, Summer Gardner, Kari Cumber and Matt Cretaro serve delicious, free chili to residents at the 2011 Chittenango Village Tree Lighting Ceremony.

From the Bear Facts

By Allison Clarke

(Chittenango, NY – Dec. 2011) On Dec. 3, the village of Chittenango held its annual tree lighting ceremony. The tree is prominently displayed in Dr. West Park, and each year a new person is asked to light it. This year the village bestowed the honor upon Margaret Kelsey.

Kelsey is idolized in the community for her dedication to the community’s schools, as well as the students. She has been teaching in the Chittenango School District for more than 30 years.

Kelsey has participated in “Oz-Stravaganza,” led the Christmas carols at the village tree lighting in years past, and played a part in many other projects. She was the perfect person to honor due to her continuous efforts to make Chittenango a better place for the children and the community.

Aside from the tree lighting, there were many activities in which visitors could participate, all in hopes of spreading some holiday cheer. For some outside fun, people enjoyed authentic horse-drawn sleigh rides around the village.

After facing the cold, many people warmed up by tasting the wide variety of homemade chili cooked up by cook-off contestants. This annual competition is held in the fire barn, where people can compete for recognition of their chili.

This year, first place was awarded to Larry Liles, and the Mayor’s Choice award was given to a Chittenango graduate, Casey McGrath.

Upstairs, Mr. and Mrs. Claus were sitting and greeting families and hopeful children who were able to enjoy some homemade cookies donated by community members.

After the much-anticipated sugar rush kicked in, the younger kids made their rounds at the games offered. High school volunteers from Junior Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America ran the face-painting, snowman bean-bag, holiday coloring and clothes pin drop activities.

Organizers say the goal of spreading the joy of the holiday season was accomplished, adding that the village tree lighting was a great success thanks to the countless volunteers who devoted their time and efforts.

Thanks to this holiday tradition, the spirit of the season can truly be felt in Chittenango this year.

Allison Clarke is a senior at Chittenango High School and member of the journalism program.