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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.

(Hamilton, NY – March 2012) The Palace Players are pleased to announce the cast for their upcoming production of Neil Simon’s comic masterpiece The Odd Couple.

Michael McCormack (Norwich) and Mark Walden (Hamilton) will portray Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar respectively. Vito Bolognone (Earlville), Christopher Farrell (Hamilton), Mason McDowell (Eaton), and Bruce Ward (Hamilton) will appear as Oscar and Madison’s poker buddies Speed, Vinnie, Roy, and Murray. Jan Webb Guistwite (Sherburne) and Shari Taylor (Earlville) will play Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon, Oscar’s upstairs neighbors.

Dominick Pangallo (Hamilton) directs the production, with stage management by Kate Reynolds (Sherburne) and set design by Colgate University student Andrada Danila (Class of 2015).

The Odd Couple will take the stage on Friday March 9 and Saturday March 10 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday March 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults (18 and older) and $8 for students (with ID). Reservations at palacetheater.org/tickets.php or by calling 315-824-1420 are highly recommended. Tickets may also be purchased at the Palace box office (Mondays-Fridays, 9am-4pm, and two hours prior to each show).

Seating is general admission and the house will open 30 minutes before show time.

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.

Pictured are Jenni Larchar, Mason McDowell and Carl Pickett who will perform music from the 40s to the 60s at The Palace Theater Feb. 4.

(Hamilton, NY – Feb. 2012) The Palace Players announce an impromptu cabaret filled with nostalgic songs that celebrate musical favorites of the past. Flashback—Celebrate Music of the 40’s – 60’s is Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7pm. Three musicians come together for this rare treat: Jenni Larchar (Sherburne) is the lead vocalist, Mason McDowell (Lebanon) will tickle the 88’s on his electric piano, and Carl Pickett (Earlville) brings the sound home with his stand-up bass.

Jenni, Mason, and Carl are excited to perform together for Flashback and invite all of you to 70 plus minutes of entertainment. Enjoy tunes such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Star Dust, Georgia On My Mind, Someone to Watch Over Me, Blue Moon Taking a Chance on Love, and other timeless favorites.

The Colgate Inn will provide light drinks at a cash bar. Tickets are $10 and available at the door, but reservations are welcome. Seating is general admission, cabaret style (tables and chairs) and first come-first served. Doors open at 6:30pm.

The Palace Theater is located at 19 Utica St.

For more information, visit palacetheater.org.

(Canastota, NY 0 Jan. 2012) Starting off the night for Canastota is heavyweight Jacob Morris. Using a cradle, Morris gets a pin in 4:33 against Sherburne-Earlville’s Tom Cleveland. The Canastota vs. Sherburne-Earlville match was held Jan. 18 at Canastota. This was the last home match of the season for Canastota, Senior Night, and was for the league title. Canastota won by a score of 46-27 to stay unbeaten at 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Center State Conference.

Getting back into the lineup after an injury is Raiders wrestler Joe Tiller. Tiller started his match off against Sherburne-Earlville’s Brian Meade with three consecutive takedowns and went on to win by a score of 20-8.

It took less than a minute for Canastota’s Anthony Finocchiaro to register a pin over Sherburne-Earlville’s Ryan Wilcox. This was senior night and for Finocchiaro, his last victory in front of the home crowd. Canastota wins the league title and stays unbeaten at 12-0. (Photos by Jim Scheid)

(Earlville, NY – Jan. 2012) The Earlville Opera House Arts Center opens two new exhibits for the New Year. Come and see the new works in Repulsing Attraction and Urban Illusion.  As the days are now at their shortest, we spend more of our time in the dark.  It is the perfect time to come and see these new exhibits that are inspired by the things that are closest to us in the dark:  our bodies and our homes.

In the East Gallery, the photography of Kari O’Mara’s explores the human body as a canvas in Repulsing Attractions.  In the West Gallery Heejung Cho presents her unique interpretations of habitat in Urban Illusions.

Hamilton artist Kayla Cady continues in the Arts Cafe Gallery, with new works added to her exhibit her abstract acrylic paintings in “View.”

The three exhibits run from Jan. 28 through Feb. 25 and the admission to the galleries is free.

Gallery Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturday, 12-3pm and for all EOH performances.  For more information, call 691-3550 or visit earlvilleoperahouse.com.

The Earlville Opera House is on East Main Street in Earlville at Route 12B.

(Lebanon, NY – Jan. 21, 2012) The State Police in New Woodstock responded to a Personal Injury Auto Accident in the Town of Lebanon on Jan. 21.

The collision occurred around 10:48 p.m. when a Red 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, operated by Andrew M. Ashton, 21, of Earlville was southbound on State Route 12B when his vehicle exited the roadway and drove across the front lawn of a residence at 1343 State Route 12B, striking a tree.

The driver and the passenger, Deonna L. Stoddard, 20, of Eaton received minor facial injuries; both refused medical treatment at the scene.

Investigation at the scene revealed that Ashton was intoxicated and was traveling to fast for the road conditions. Ashton was placed under Arrest for DWI, processed and released to a third party.

Ashton is scheduled to re-appear at the Town of Lebanon Court on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. to answer the charges.

The investigation was conducted by Trooper Michael Greenwood of the SP New Woodstock barracks.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can contact Trooper Greenwood, SP New Woodstock at 315-662-3111.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Fall Dean’s List

The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its dean’s list for the fall semester 2011. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours. Students on the list from this area include:

Robert Carpenter, Isaac Schultz and Robert Wojcikiewicz of Cazenovia; Melissa Bebernes and Gregory Foster of Chittenango; Emily Sinesi of DeRuyter; and Rachael Bradley of Sherburne.

Nazareth College Announces Spring 2011 Dean’s List

Nazareth College is proud to announce the following students have earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2011 semester:

Abigail Goings of Canastota is studying commun science and disorders; Emily O’Hara of Cazenovia is studying biology; Meredith Furtado of Chittenango is studying commun science and disorders; Christopher Greene of Chittenango is studying health sciences; Rosemarie Thresh of Chittenango is studying music education; Amanda Stevens of Kirkville is studying accounting; Kassandra Lathrop of Earlville is studying commun science and disorders; Megan Matott of Sherburne is studying biology; and Gretchen Erlichman of Waterville is studying music education.

A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth.

Engle Named to University of New Haven Dean’s List

(Waterville) Brianne Engle (junior) or Waterville was named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the fall 2011 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the dean’s list.

Dellas Earns Master of Science at University of Vermont

The University of Vermont conferred degrees on nearly 400 graduates, including 324 bachelor’s, 57 master’s and post-baccalaureate certificate and 13 doctoral degree recipients during the 208th commencement ceremonies held in December.

Among them was Kate A. Dellas of Cazenovia, who received a master of science in historic preservation.

Residents Named to Cazenovia College Dean’s List

Cazenovia College recently released names of students honored for academic achievement during the fall 2011 semester. The College is home to about 1,000 degree-seeking students; those named to the dean’s list have achieved a 3.5 or better grade point average for all courses attempted, and have earned 12 or more academic credits during the semester.

Among the students on Cazenovia College’s fall 2011 dean’s list are:

Kiley A. Barr, of Cazenovia, a senior working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual communications; Kailee Findlay, of Canastota, a sophomore working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art; Stephanie A. Joyce, of Earlville, a junior working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art specializing in photography; Megan E. Kim, of Cazenovia, a sophomore working toward a bachelor of professional studies degree in management specializing in fashion merchandising; Melissa A. Schleifer, of Munnsville, a senior working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in studio art; and Leah E. Schmitt, of Earlville, a sophomore working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual communications.

By Chris Hoffman

(Earlville, NY – Jan. 2012) At a public hearing on Jan. 10, the Earlville Board of Trustees approved a new 10-year franchise contract with Time Warner, which provides Village residents access to cable services.

Computel Consultants was engaged by the Village to review the previous Time Warner contract and make recommendations for the new contract that would provide the best possible services to residents in the most cost efficient manner to the Village.  Located in Earlville since its formation in 1989, Computel is a full-service utility billing analysis consulting firm serving both the public and private sectors throughout New York State.  They specialize in identifying and correcting overcharges on telecommunications, electric, and gas bills.

Following the public hearing, the trustees held their regularly scheduled monthly board meeting, conducted by interim mayor Bill Excell.  The annual audit of the Village’s financial records, required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development grant funds oversight regulations, will commence on Jan. 17.  USDA/RD was the federal agency that funded the Village’s water project beginning in 2010.

There will be a special meeting on Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the 2012 budget and review the State audit covering the period June 2009 through May 2010, conducted after the resignation in July 2010 of former mayor Toni Campbell.  Clerk Treasurer Kelly Beach said the findings in that audit “revealed nothing unexpected.”

Excell appointed Margaret Corey as trustee to fill the vacancy created when Excell was appointed interim mayor after the resignation on Dec. 26, 2011, of former mayor Mark Doeberl.  Corey will serve until the general election in March 2012, at which point she may continue in the position if elected or step down if someone else is elected.

The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

The next regular Board meeting of the Village Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Village Office, located at 8 North Main St. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays 1-6 p.m.

For further information, call 691-2121, or visit the Village website at villageofearlville.com.

Chris Hoffman is a freelance writer/reporter for the Madison County Courier. She can be reached at madnews@m3pmedia.com. 

By Chris Hoffman

(Earlville, NY – Jan. 2012) Located partially in Madison County and partially in Chenango County, Earlville occupies a mere 1.08 square miles and is home to about 750 people.  It was originally settled by English, German, Irish, Italian, and Dutch immigrants, and was incorporated in 1887.

Today, the tiny village – known as “Smalltown, U.S.A.” – is getting some national recognition thanks to loyal residents.  Readers Digest is sponsoring a sweepstakes in which a total of 18 prizes will be awarded to nominated cities and towns in the form of a donation to the city/town.  Earlville currently has 177,823 votes, putting it in tenth place and qualifying it for a fourth-place prize of $5,000.

The prizes to be awarded are as follows: One Grand Prize of $50,000, two Runner-Up Prizes of $25,000 each, five Third-Place Prizes of $10,000 each, and ten Fourth-Place Prizes of $5,000 each.

Winners will be selected by tallying all of the votes received for each city or town.  Each vote counts as one. The city/town with the highest number of votes will win the Grand Prize, the city/town with the second highest and the city/town with the third highest number of votes will each receive a Runner-Up Prize, the city/town with the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth highest number of votes will each receive a Third-Place Prize, and the city/town with the ninth, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th highest number of votes will each receive a Fourth-Place Prize.

First place is presently occupied by Lake City, Iowa, with 984,284 votes. Higginsville, MO, and Lake Andes, SD, occupy second and third places for $25,000 each.

Third-place cities (for $10,000 each) are Minot, ND (499,607 votes), Concord, MI (455,298 votes), Weaubleau, MO (308,590 votes), Arthur, NE (257,326 votes), and Needles, CA (232,131 votes).

Fourth-place cities (for $5,000 each) are (in addition to Earlville) Rossville, KS (193,332 votes), Paradise, MI (174,479 votes), Appleton City, MO (174,034 votes), Chatsworth, IL (147,100 votes), El Paso, IL (140,752 votes), Joplin, MO (137,067 votes), Red Boiling Springs, TN (127,100 votes), Shinnston, WV (123,385 votes), and Baldwin, NY (103,182 votes).

If you’d like to vote for Earlville, first register at wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com. From there, you can vote as many times as you wish in order to keep Earlville in the running.  You can also submit an optional description of how you would like to see the prize money used.  Rankings change daily, depending on how many people have voted.