Madison County Dairy Princess Presents ‘Yummy’ Milk Punch Recipe

(Madison County, NY – March 2012) Madison County Dairy Princess Emily Livermore and Oneida County Dairy Princess Jasmine Wratten attended the Madison-Oneida Milk Co-op Annual meeting Wednesday March 28. Both girls made and handed out delicious milk punch (recipe below).

Then each girl gave an update as to how their court is doing so far in the year. They each made sure to thank the farmers for all they do in their help promoting the dairy industry and natures nearly most perfect food, Dairy.

Milk Punch:

½ Gallon Milk

½ Bottle Lemon-Lime soda (or ½ can pineapple juice)

1 container ice cream

1 container sherbet (any kind will do)

Mix and enjoy

The Dairy Princess also visited the SUNY Morrisville Campus Day Care.  Emily talked with 4 and 5 year olds about how important milk and other dairy products are to them and about life on the farm. They enjoyed milk and cookies and then made butter to enjoy with Cheez-its.

The kids were very excited to meet a princess and assured her they would remind everyone at home about all the important facts they learned about dairy. And Emily would like to remind everyone else to make sure to get their 3-every-day of dairy as well.

 

 

Customer Appreciation Week Ends Saturday

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Hamilton Public Library’s eighth annual Community Art Show is now on display at the library. Pictured are some of the pieces available for viewing until the end of April.

Hamilton Public Library news

By Barb Coger

(Hamilton, NY – April 2012) Customer Appreciation Week at Hamilton Public Library continues until Saturday, April 7. There are still plenty of opportunities to view the library’s eighth annual Community Art Show, enjoy daily refreshments and use the laptops near the circulation desk.

There will be a special overnight event for teddy bears and their toy friends Thursday, April 12. Drop off a favorite stuffed animal anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. that day. Toys will be well-supervised, and we are hopeful that their antics will be documented on a YouTube video.

They will be ready to be picked up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, April 13.

The next computer class will be “Digital Photo Basics” Tuesday, April 10, 3 to 5 p.m. This class is open to all, but registration is required. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras and laptop to class.

On Thursday, April 12, “How to Write a Business Letter with Microsoft 2010” will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon. This class is limited to just five people so register early.

A list of all scheduled classes is available at the library. We do ask that you choose the two that are of most interest to you and then you may add your name to a wait list for others. Individual assistance will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays whenever classes are not being held. Sign-up sheets are available at the circulation desk.

Don’t forget, the deadline for submitting entries for the Chenango Valley Scribes Writing contest is Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 10: Story Time with Guest Storyteller Diane Needham and Library Director Barb Coger, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 10: “Digital Photo Basics” computer class, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, 3 to 5 p.m. Registration required.

Thursday, April 12: “Microsoft 2010: Business Letter” computer class, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration required.

Thursday, April 12: Teddy Bear and Friends Overnight, Hamilton Public Library. Stuffed animals may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for an overnight adventure at the library. Call for details, (315) 824-3060.

Barb Coger is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop on Broad Street is always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.

Candidates for Graduation Participate in Exhibition

(Cazenovia, NY – April 2012) The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall is hosting the annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions now through May 1. The exhibition includes work by visual communications, studio art, photography and interior design degree candidates from Cazenovia College’s Division of Art and Design.

The visual communications students’ exhibition, titled “Pantone Party, an Overdose of Color,” runs from March 28 through April 10, with an artists’ reception April 5 from 4 to 7 p.m., in the gallery.

Area visual communications students exhibiting their work include Kiley A. Barr of Cazenovia. Barr is showing the branding of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Jonathan B. Dain of Chittenango, is showing work from his senior portfolio.

Stefanie R. Sterling of Hubbardsville created identity branding and website design for a children’s clothing store she named Sassafras Kids. Her senior portfolio and exhibition showcase her skills in identity branding, packaging design and website design, which are the areas she hopes to pursue after she graduates.

Hamilton Public Library Kicks Off April Events

By Barb Coger

(Hamilton, NY – April 2012) The Friends of Hamilton Public Library invite you to a week of Customer Appreciation events starting Monday, April 2. Stop by for daily refreshments, view the wonderful art work from our community and attend receptions, a writer’s readout and computer classes. Pick up a little memento from the Friends, as well.

A full roster of events will be posted on the library’s Facebook and new webpage at midyorklib.org/wp/hamilton.

Entries for our Community Art Show will be accepted until Saturday, March 31, at 1 p.m.

By now, our annual newsletter should have been received either in the mail or by email. If for some reason you did not receive one, you may pick one up at the library or read it online by visiting midyorklib.org/wp/hamilton/newsletter.

Starting April 2, the library will be offering computer classes and assistance from Mid-York Library System trainers Tuesdays and Thursdays. When classes are not being held, there will be five laptops for your use throughout the week.

This mobile lab will be at our library until the end of June, so drop in frequently for individual help and sign up for those classes that are the most helpful to you.

There will be a series of free tutor­-training sessions in April for individuals interested in helping others improve their literacy skills. These classes will be held at the Chittenango location of the Sullivan Free Library, April 12, 17, 19 and 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. To register, contact Madison County Reads Ahead trainer Morris Atwood at (315) 761-2525 or matwood@midyork.org.

As a reminder, stories and illustrations for our Chenango Valley Scribes Writing & Illustrating Contest are due Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m. Entries may be dropped off at the library or the Colgate Bookstore.

Library Kicks off April Events

Monday, April 2: Volunteer Reception featuring music by The Blue Parsley Boys, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, 4:45 p.m. A Library Customer Appreciation Event.

Tuesday, April 3: Music Story Time with Guest Story teller Joan Ford and Library Director Barb Coger, Hamilton Public Library, 10:30 a.m. A Library Customer Appreciation Event.

Tuesday, April 3: “How to Download eBooks and Audiobooks” class, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, noon to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, April 3: Public Art Reception honoring local artists whose works are on display at Hamilton Public Library, featuring music by Ed Vollmer, Hamilton Public Library, 4:15 p.m. A Library Customer Appreciation Event.

Wednesday, April 4: Local writers group will read from their original poems and writings, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, 7 p.m. A Library Customer Appreciation Event.

Thursday, April 5: “How to Download Ebooks and Audiobooks” class, Hamilton Public Library, Community Room, 10 a.m. to noon (note change of time).

Friday, April 6: 5 p.m. deadline for the Chenango Valley Scribes Writing and Illustrating Contest. Submit entries in person to the Colgate Bookstore or Hamilton Public Library or mail to Hamilton Public Library, 13 Broad St., Hamilton. Call the library at (315) 824-3060, or the Colgate Bookstore at (315)228-6944 for more information.

Barb Coger is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop on Broad Street is always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.

Hamilton Clergy Invites Community to ‘Stations of the Cross’

(Hamilton, NY – April 2012) Once again, the Hamilton Association of Clergy invites the community to participate in the “Stations of the Cross” observance on Good Friday April 6. Beginning at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. worshippers will hear addresses by four different clergy at four different village churches, walking from one to the next behind a simple wooden cross carried in procession.

The second station is at Park United Methodist Church at approximately 11:30 a.m.; the third station is at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church at noon, and the final stop is at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at about 12:30 p.m. At each station, a simple service of prayer and hymns is led by the host pastor.

The entire observance is open to the public and free of charge.

Holy Week Schedule:

The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday,   April 1,

Liturgy of the Palms & Holy Eucharist, 8 AM & 10 AM.

Holy Monday, April 2, Holy Eucharist, 7 PM.

 Holy Tuesday, April 3, Holy Eucharist, 7 PM.

 Holy Wednesday, April 4, Tenebrae, 7 PM.

 Maundy Thursday, April 5, Liturgy of the Day, 7 PM.

 Good Friday, April 6, Liturgy of the Day, 7 PM.

 Easter Eve, April 7, Great Vigil of Easter, 8 PM.

 Easter Day, April 8, Holy Eucharist Rite I, 8 AM.

Festival Easter Service/Holy Eucharist Rite II, 10 AM.

 

Library Celebrates Customers Week of April 2

Hamilton Public Library News

By Barb Coger

(Hamilton, NY – April 2012) Library Customer Appreciation Week at Hamilton Public Library is April 2 through 7. Throughout the week there will be special events and refreshments every day.

Monday, April 2, library volunteers will be honored at a reception which starts at 4:45 p.m. in the Community Room. The Blue Parsley Boys will be performing at 5 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 3, there will be three events. A music story time for children of all ages starts at 10:30 a.m. Guest storyteller Joan Ford and I will share stories then gather all for some simple songs and well-known musical rhymes.

The first of many computer classes will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Community Room. Mid-York Library System technology staff will demonstrate how to download free eBooks and audiobooks.

Also on Tuesday, April 3, there will be a community reception from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., honoring all the local artists who have works in the Community Art Show. Live music will be provided by local guitarist Ed Vollmer.

Wednesday, April 4, the library’s Writers’ Group will read original poems and stories in the Community Room at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come to listen and read their own works.

A second opportunity to learn how to download free eBooks and audiobooks will be offered Thursday, April 5, between 1 and 3 p.m.

This is a time of appreciation and celebration of our entire community and the wonderful talents and gifts of communication we share. Come join the fun.

Barb Coger is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop on Broad Street is always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.

Defensive Driving Course Planned

(Hamilton, NY) AARP Driver Safety Program classes have been scheduled for April 12 and May 17. Both six-hour classes will be held in the community room at Madison Lane Apartments/Senior Housing in Hamilton and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration will be handled by Sami Martinez, director at Madison Lane, 315.824.3322.

Participants need to bring a lunch, their driver’s license, a pen and their AARP membership card. Cost is $17 for AARP members with a member card and $19 for non-members.

Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate from AARP that will allow them to receive a 10-percent discount on most of their insurance premiums for each of three years. The course must be repeated every three years and allows for DMV-NY point reduction.

The primary purpose of the course is for participant to upgrade safe driving skills. Discussion will cover regulations, strategies for compensating for physical changes experienced by aging drivers; changes in roads, signs, road markings and vehicles. Sharing experiences and knowledge with others in the class is one of the most useful and interesting outcomes.

Cook receives new rank, new responsibilities

(Hubbardsville, NY – March 2012) Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.

Stephen Cook from Hubbardsville and serving with the 107th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of private.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Chenango Valley Scribes Deadline Nearing

Hamilton Public Library news

By Barb Coger

(Hamilton, NY – March 2012) Hamilton Public Library and the Colgate Bookstore are once again offering The Chenango Valley Scribes Young Writers & Illustrators Contest. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to enter this competition. The applications are available at the library, The Colgate Bookstore, area elementary schools, and online. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m.

Now that March is already here, I’d like to remind all area artists that we will accept your artwork for our annual Community Art Show any time before 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31. All forms of artwork will be considered.

Choose your favorite piece, as there is a limit of one item per artist.

This has always been a wonderful show to see, and I look forward to seeing both new artists and those who have exhibited before. Some people have been exhibiting ever since we started this idea in 2004.

Every year, there has been a new technique or art form to admire.

Barb Coger is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop onBroad Streetis always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.

Local Residents Named to Honors Lists

Hilbert Students Achieve Academic Honors

Nearly 410 Hilbert College students were named to the fall 2011 academic honors list for having achieved a 3.3 GPA or above. Among those earning academic honors for the fall semester at Hilbert are Michelle Stadelmaier of Canastota and Robert Cuomo of Chittenango.

Students Named to SUNY Brockport’s Dean’s List

The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. Among them were:

Chittenango: Allison McPeak and Tess Piraino were named to the dean’s list; Krista Thresh was named to the dean’s list with honors.

Erieville: Rebecca DeMario was named to the dean’s list with honors.

Kirkville: Susan Brownson was named to the dean’s list with honors; Charlena Fraser was named to the dean’s list.

Sherburne: Anna Rose was named to the dean’s list; Melissa Jacobsen and Andrew Parks were named to the dean’s list with honors.

Waterville: Cameron Merriman was named to the dean’s list.

Students who earn a GPA of 3.70 to 3.99 are named to the dean’s list with honors, while students who achieve a 3.40 to 3.69 are named to the dean’s list.

Campbell of Hamilton Recognized as Student-Athlete at Skidmore

The Skidmore College Athletics Department inducted 98 student-athletes into the college’s Thoroughbred Honor Society in a Feb. 7 ceremony on campus.

Lucile Campbell, daughter of Murray Decock and Sally Campbell of Hamilton, was among those inducted.

Skidmore’s Thoroughbred Honor Society recognizes varsity student-athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.67 or higher during the previous semester. Among the group recognized in February were three two-sport athletes and 20 student-athletes with a 4.0 GPA.

Students Named to the President’s List at Brockport

The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the president’s list for the fall 2011 semester.

Joelle Clark of Sherburne was named to the president’s list.

To achieve the honor of being on the president’s list, a student must earn a GPA of 4.0.

Mahany of Georgetown Receives Presidential Scholarship

Chelsey Mahany of Georgetown has been awarded approximately $6,100 per year in a Presidential Scholarship to attend Alfred State; Mahany is slated to graduate in 2012 from DeRuyter Central School and intends to enroll in the agricultural business program.

The Presidential Scholarship (free room, double occupancy) is awarded to students who possess a 90 or better high school average through their junior year and who have achieved a minimum SAT score of 1150 or a composite ACT score of 25. Recipients must maintain a required grade point average to continue to receive free room in subsequent semesters.

Residents on SUNY Oswego Honor Roll

Several area residents have been named to the president’s list for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. Showing academic achievement, with major indicated in parentheses, are:

Courtney M. Kahler of Diamond Street in Canastota, a senior (business administration); Eric W. Yorton of West Lewis Street in Canastota, a senior (accounting); and Thomas A. Bodnar of West Hill Road in Hamilton, a freshman (undeclared major).

The president’s and dean’s lists represent the academic top 24.4 percent of the Oswego student body. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale are named to the president’s list, the top 6.3 percent of Oswego students.

Residents on SUNY Oswego Honor Roll

Several area residents have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. Showing academic achievement, with major indicated in parentheses, are:

Samuel T. Farfaglia of Catherine Street in Canastota, a freshman (biochemistry); Kara N. Peck of Oatman Drive in Canastota, a junior (wellness management); Jacqueline M. Raineri of State Route 31 in Canastota, a senior (creative writing); Savaria M. Raineri of State Route 31 in Canastota, a senior (technology education); Tyler A. Shovlin of Klock Road in Canastota, a junior (cinema and screen studies); David H. Snow of South Court Street in Canastota, a senior (biochemistry); Hannah R. Grajko of Irish Hill Road in Cazenovia, a senior (secondary education); Kassandra E. Kleine of East Road in Cazenovia, a junior (elementary education); Alyssa M. Appel of Dyke Road in Chittenango, a sophomore (public justice); Michael J. Foster of Seneca Street in Chittenango, a junior (secondary education); Maggie E. Kendrick of Woodgate Road in Chittenango, a junior (wellness management); Jonathan K. Stevens of Kinderhook Road in Chittenango, a junior (business administration); Mark D. Furlough of P.O. Box 127 in DeRuyter, a senior (communication); Marcus B. Korcz of Eaton Brook Road in Erieville, a senior (psychology); Kaitlyn R. Lefeve of School Road in Kirkville, a junior (secondary education); Sean R. Sharp of Kirkville Road North in Kirkville, a senior (business administration); Kayle J. Light of P.O. Box 122 in New Woodstock, a senior (public relations); and Tiffani L. Ackley of State Highway 12 in Sherburne, a junior (secondary education).

The president’s and deans’ lists represent the academic top 24.4 percent of the Oswego student body. To be included on the deans’ list, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79.

Residents Named to Dean’s List at SUNYIT

The following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at SUNYIT:

Lyndsay Hart and Brieanne Stokes of Canastota; Jamie Elderbroom, Andrew Maum, Brian Maum and Timothy Prince, all of Chittenango; Monica Ingraham of Earlville, Trevor Thieme of Eaton, Bruce Harris of Hubbardsville and Brenda Westcott of Sherburne.

A semester grade point average of between 3.20 and 3.59 qualifies full-time, matriculated students for inclusion on the dean’s list.

Residents named to President’s List at SUNYIT

The following students were named to the president’s list for the fall 2011 semester at SUNYIT:

Michael Emeny, Marina Pogulyayko, Kelly Strine and Timothy Woods of Canastota; Robert Doss of Chittenango; and Walter Koniewicz of Hamilton.

A semester grade point average of 3.60 or above qualifies full-time, matriculated students for inclusion on the president’s list.

MVCC Announces Vice President’s List Students

Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome, is proud to announce the names of students whose high academic performance has qualified them for recognition as members of the vice president’s list for the recently completed fall 2011 semester.

Included on the list are the following students:

Michael Campanaro, Kannah Casler, Tina Dillman, Patricia Edwards, Seth Frost, Mellissa Hannan, Chelsea Hopkins, Cheyenne Jaquin, Melanie Liess and Robben VanLare of Canastota; Christopher Wilson of Chittenango; Christopher Patrick of Eaton; Alisha Crossway and Breanne Galler of HamiltonBethany Karaman of Hubbardsville; Eric Chilson of Leonardsville; Vanessa Douthit of Munnsville; William Alsheimer, Lisa Angle, Jodi Marris and Shannon Ruane of Oriskany Falls; Wendy Mowrey of Sherburne; Bradley Gagliardo, Shawna Gleba, Amanda Kelly, Tanya Kelly, Orson Lamont and Cody Thompson of Waterville; and Shelby King of West Edmeston.

The vice president’s list at MVCC recognizes students who achieve a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.74. To be eligible for these honors, full-time students must have successfully completed 12 or more attempted hours; and part-time students must have successfully completed 6 attempted hours.

Koennecke Roger Williams Dean’s List

Hannah Koennecke of Cazenovia was named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Roger Williams University. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the dean’s list that semester, provided that they have not received any of the following grades: F, I, NP or NS.

MVCC Announces Students Named to President’s List

Mohawk Valley Community College, located in Utica and Rome, is proud to announce the names of students whose high academic performance has qualified them for recognition as members of the president’s list for the recently completed fall 2011 semester.

Included on the list are the following students:

Canastota

Kathy Anania, Ryan Carswell, George Cowles, Serena Enslow, William Lighthall, Mary Russo

Megan Thorp and Maizie Zamlowski of Canastota; Michael Baum, Trevor Coye, Marissa Hill and Nathaniel Paul of Earlville; Shawn Lockwood of Eaton; Derek Stroh of Erieville; Johnathan Convertino, LeeAnn Manwarren, Hannah Penny and Timothy Rider of Hamilton; Haley Johnston-Snyder of Hubbardsville; Tiffany Earley, Jonathan Stevens and Kelly Williamson of Madison; Marc Raymond of Morrisville; Thomas DeFrancisci and Emily Griff of Munnsville; Jason Eastman, Daniel Drake, Scott Jones and Alexander Wenham of Oriskany Falls; Sean Brindisi, Amanda Farmer, Phebe Lamont, Paula Thurston and John Maine of Waterville; Joshua Haar, Charlene Hall and John Hawes of West Edmeston.

The president’s list includes 814 students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (of a possible 4.00). To be eligible for these honors, full-time students must have successfully completed 12 or more attempted hours; and part-time students must have successfully completed 6 attempted hours.

Brentzel Graduates from RIT

Brittaney Brentzel of Hamilton graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor of science degree in advertising and public relations from RIT’s College of Liberal Arts in fall 2011.

Percy Named to Dean’s List at Buffalo State College

Tanya Percy of Canastota has been named to the School of Natural and Social Sciences fall 2011 dean’s list at Buffalo State College. Percy, a graduate of Canastota High School, is the daughter of Joseph and JoAnn Percy.

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Simmons of Sherburne Receives Excellence in Education Scholarship

A Chenango County resident has been awarded approximately $15,700 per year for the Excellence in Education Scholarship to attend Alfred State.

Jonathan Simmons of Sherburne is slated to graduate in 2012 from Sherburne-Earlville Central High School and intends to enroll in the computer engineering technology program.

The Excellence in Education Scholarship (free tuition, double occupancy room and board) is awarded to students who possess a 93 or better high school average through their junior year and who have achieved at least a 1200 combined SAT score or a composite ACT score of 26; students must apply for financial aid. Recipients must maintain a required GPA (grade point average) to continue to receive funding in subsequent semesters.

Gill Awarded Degree from Binghamton University

Nathan A. Gill of Kirkville was recently awarded a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University.

Flynn Awarded Degree from Binghamton University

Catherine M. Flynn of Bridgeport was recently awarded a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy, politics and law from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.

Students Named to Colby College Dean’s List

Area students were named to the dean’s list at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for their outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2011-12 year.

Sarah S. Hansen, a member of the Class of 2012, is the daughter of Herbert and Sarah Hansen of Cazenovia, and is majoring in art history at Colby. She attended Miss Porter’s School.

Sean Tooker Padungtin, a member of the Class of 2013, is the son of Deborah Tooker of Chittenango, and is majoring in psychology with a neuroscience concentration at Colby. He attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School.

Students whose grade point averages were 3.61 or higher were named to the dean’s list.

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 2012, Kailey Marie Krause is studying education. Krause is the daughter of Mr. David M. Krause and Mrs. Allison L. Krause and a graduate of Chittenango High School. Krause lives in Chittenango.

A member of the Colgate class of 2014, Regan Leah Esposito is studying biochemistry. Esposito is the daughter of Mr. Charles P. Esposito and Ms. Barbara J. Blake and a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Esposito lives in Cazenovia.

A member of the Colgate class of 2012, Samantha M. Gillette is studying English. Gillette is the daughter of Mr. Guy C. Gillette and Mrs. Wendy L. Gillette and a graduate of Sherburne-Earlville Central. Gillette lives in Sherburne.

Kill a Watt

Hamilton Public Library news

Submitted by Susanne Farrington

(Hamilton, NY – March 2012) Do you want to save money and reduce your “carbon footprint” by reducing your electricity use? The Hamilton library now has a helpful meter called “Kill-a-Watt” that measures the electricity powering your appliances.

The library will lend it out to any library user who is curious to discover which appliances in their home are heavy users of electricity.

It is commonly known that heaters draw more electricity than other appliances, but what about refrigerators? Frost-free models use more power than non-frost ones because they have heaters to melt frost build-up and prevent mold. That old refrigerator in the garage used for storing potatoes or chill soda pop may be the greediest refrigerator of all.

But an often-overlooked power-user may be the transformers for chargeable tools, which draw current even when no tool is bring charged. Unplug them when not in use. Televisions often have an instant-on feature that requires a small constant flow of electricity. Some newer models allow the user to switch off this feature. If not, the owner can buy a power strip, which allows him to turn off TV’s “energy vampire” that can incrementally increase the electric bill.

By borrowing the library’s Kill-a-Watt meter, anyone can discover which appliances are the heavy users, and then minimize their use by unplugging or trying something else. Drying laundry on a line during good weather is an alternative that can involve any family member tall enough to reach the clothesline.

Replace the inefficient dehumidifier and investigate the sources of humidity. The appliance dealer may never have dealt with a conscientious consumer armed with a Kill-a-Watt meter, but if the label on the appliance claims it’s an Energy Star model, hasn’t the customer the right to see for himself just how much more efficient that appliance is compared to the one at home?

Borrowers will see that the Kill-a-Watt meter is lightweight, easy to read and small. Included is a notebook where data can be recorded and examined by other borrowers.

Factory instructions tell how to use it, including how to find the actual cost of operating the appliance. The Kill-a-Watt could inspire a family project to test and record the power usage of every appliance in the house.

Then tell your neighbors and ask how their appliances compare.

Math Books now in Circulation

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Hamilton Public Library recently hosted a Family Game Night. Pictured is Aidan Helfant, challenged by a Mad Gab phrase.

Hamilton Public Library recently hosted a Family Game Night. Pictured are participants Brenna Moon (left) and Mackenzie Day.

Hamilton Public Library news

By Barb Coger

(Hamilton, NY – Feb. 2012) The Hamilton Public Library now has a circulating collection of math books recommended by Mark Manchester. These books will be familiar to several people who attended a series of lectures that Mark presented in the fall.

Among the titles now on the new nonfiction shelf are A History of Pi by Petr Beckmann, The Magic House of Numbers by Irving Adler, An Imaginary Tale: The Story of Square Root of -1 by Paul Nahin, and The Saga of Mathematics: a brief history.

Participants of our recent Family Game Night had a chance to try out some new items on loan to the library. Our library now has a small collection of jigsaw puzzles of the moon and outer space and a Space Travel Hazards board game from the Government Documents collection of Colgate University’s Case Library.

More items will be available over the next few weeks.

As a reminder, the library and the Colgate Book Store will be accepting entries for their annual Chenango Valley Scribes Writing and Illustrating Contest starting March 1st. This contest is for children in kindergarten through fifth grades. Entry forms and guidelines are available at the Colgate Bookstore and the library.

Barb Coger is director of the Hamilton Public Library. The library is usually open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call the library at (315) 824-3060, during these hours for assistance. The book drop onBroad Streetis always open for your convenience. Check the library’s Facebook page for up-to-date information about programs and special events.