(Chittenango, NY – Feb. 2012) There will be a Kids’ Fun Checkers Tournament at Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum Wednesday, Feb 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free event is geared toward first- through eighth-grade children.
Participants will learn how to play checkers in a fun setting during winter break at CLCBM. Call (315) 687-3801 to save a place; bring your checkers game if you have one.
There will be refreshments and prizes.
Pictured is Jenna March of Munnsville.
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.
St. Bonaventure Announces Dean’s List
The following area students have been named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at St. Bonaventure University:
Terence Hartnett, a fourth-year student from Cazenovia, majoring in English; and Molly Hudson, a first-year student from Cazenovia, majoring in undeclared arts.
University of Vermont Announces Dean’s List
The following area students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at the University of Vermont:
Michael T. Jones of Hamilton, a sophomore majoring in political science in the College of Arts & Sciences; Makenzy M. Smith of Oriskany Falls, a sophomore majoring in anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.
Dermody Earns Honors at Connecticut College
Kerry Dermody, a member of the class of 2012 at Connecticut College and a resident of Erieville, has been named to the dean’s honors list for the 2011 fall semester.
At Connecticut College, Dean’s Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.66, and Dean’s High Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.78.
Haynes on Dean’s List
Alanna Haynes of Edwin Street, Chittenango, has earned a place on the SUNY Cortland School of Education dean’s list for the fall semester, earning a GPA of greater than 3.30.
Herkimer Announces Dean’s List Students
Six hundred Herkimer County Community College students earned academic honors for the fall 2011 semester. The following local students were named to the dean’s list for earning grade point averages from 3.25 to 3.8:
Brookfield: Patti Rose Hawes, liberal arts & sciences: social science
Canastota: Amy L. Ferguson, paralegal; Tessa R. Gaglianese, business – business administration
DeRuyter: Hannah L. Benjamin, liberal arts & sciences: humanities
Kirkville: Stacy Trexler, liberal arts & sciences: general studies
Leonardsville: Ryan M. Ashley, liberal arts & sciences: social science
Oriskany Falls: Nicole Marie Diehl, business: human resource management
Herkimer Announces President’s List Students
Six hundred Herkimer County Community College students earned academic honors for the fall 2011 semester. The following local students were named to the President’s List for earning grade point averages of 3.8 and higher.
Jill A. Dupre of Canastota majoring in medical coding/transcriptionist certificate
Crystal A. Swanson of Canastota majoring in liberal arts & sciences: social science
Eric Andrew Sayler of Hamilton majoring in emergency medical technician-paramedic
Deborah Danielle Church of Wampsville majoring in emergency medical technician-paramedic
Taylor Jayne Montgomery of Waterville majoring in paralegal
SUNY Oneonta Announces Dean’s List
The following area residents were among the 1,458 students who earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2011 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the dean’s list, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more.
Canastota: Brandyn McDermott and Erin O’Hern
Chittenango: Kassandra Gustin, Haley Landers and Indiana Nash
Earlville: Megan Record
Eaton: James Johnston and Jamison Maciag
Hamilton: Nicolle Holcomb
Kirkville: Laura Adams
Madison: Hannah Matteson
Sherburne: Scott Burlison, Courtney Kurtz, Christopher Weinell, Hannah Weinell and Paul Weinell
Waterville: Kate Morgan
Roberts Named to President’s List
(Hubbardsville) Andrew F. Roberts of Hubbardsville, was named to the president’s list at Western New England for the fall semester of 2011. Roberts is a junior majoring in communication. Students are named to the president’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Students Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University
The following students have been named to dean’s list at Western New England for the fall semester of 2011. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.
Sarah E. Race of Cazenovia, a sophomore majoring in elementary education, and Audra J. Smyrski of Hubbardsville, a sophomore majoring in accounting.
Madison’s Burdick Named to Wilkes University Dean’s List
Ryan Burdick of Madison was named to the Wilkes University dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.
Deyo of Erieville Receives Scholarship to Attend Alfred State College
A Madison County resident has been awarded a $1,000 per year Educational Foundation Academic Distinction scholarship to attend Alfred State College. Jessie Deyo of Erieville is slated to graduate in 2012 from Cazenovia Central High School and intends to enroll in the forensic science technology program. The award, based on scholastic achievement, is from the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., according to Deborah Goodrich, associate vice president for enrollment management at Alfred State.
Cadet Thomas Zenon Named to Dean’s List at The Citadel
Cadet Thomas Childeric Zenon of Waterville has been named to the dean’s list at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, for academic achievement during the fall 2011 semester. Zenon is seeking a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Dean’s list recognition is given to those cadets and active duty military students whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work.
Zenon and other dean’s list students will be recognized during The Citadel’s Jan. 27 military dress parade, which begins at 3:45 p.m. on Summerall Field.
SUNY Potsdam Announces Dean’s List
The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named more than 400 students to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester. A total of 409 SUNY Potsdam students who excelled academically were honored for their high marks. Among the local students who made the SUNY Potsdam dean’s list was Matthew Burdick of DeRuyter, majoring in mathematics.
To achieve the honor of being on the dean’s list, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically graded semester hours with a grade point average of between 3.25 and 3.49 in the given semester.
Campbell Named to Saint Michael’s College Dean’s List
Jessica Campbell, daughter of Theresa Snyder of Canastota and Ty Campbell of Cazenovia, was named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College, a liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vt. Campbell is a first-year media studies and digital arts major and graduate of Canastota High School.
Also, Christine Fitzgerald, daughter of Diana and James Fitzgerald of Kirkville, was named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College, a liberal arts, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vt. Fitzgerald is a first-year media studies and digital arts major and graduate of Chittenango High School.
Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of at least 3.4 at the end of a semester are recognized for their scholarship by inclusion on the Dean’s List.
Roberts Wesleyan College Announces Dean’s List
Roberts Wesleyan College is pleased to announce the following students were named to the dean’s list for their outstanding academic performance for the fall 2011 semester: Rachel Boswell of Chittenango, Michelle Brandt of Canastota, Danielle Glasso of Kirkville received highest honors, Nicholas Hanggi of Chittenango received highest honors, Chelsea Hodge of Kirkville, and Wayne Matteson of Erieville.
Honors grade point averages range from 3.5 to 3.69; highest honors grade point averages range from 3.9 to 4.0.
Area students graduate from Paul Smith’s College
The following area students graduated from Paul Smith’s College in December: John Mullins of Cazenovia graduated with a bachelor of science degree in fisheries and wildlife sciences, and Schuyler VanAuken of Hamilton graduated with a certificate in geographic information systems.
March Earns Mustang Athlete of the Week Honors
(Munnsville) The Morrisville State College athletic department has named women’s basketball forward Jenna March of Munnsville the female athlete of the week for the week ending Jan. 29.
March was instrumental in the conference victory over Cazenovia, netting 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds (seven on the offensive glass), hitting 6-of-8 shots from the floor on the day. She also tallied an assist and two steals. March surpassed the career record for blocks, recording her 89th career blocked shot against Wells.
While majoring in nursing at Morrisville State, March earned dean’s list and president’s list honors and has been named to the North Eastern Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Team.
March is the daughter of Denise and Michael March of Munnsville.
University of New Hampshire Announces Dean’s List
The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 2011-12 academic year.
Megan Horowitch of Cazenovia earned Highest Honors
Students named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest Honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.7 or better out of a possible 4.0.
Roberts Wesleyan College Announces Dean’s List
Roberts Wesleyan College is pleased to announce the following students were named to the dean’s list for their outstanding academic performance for the fall 2011 semester:
Kelly Anderson of Chittenango received High Honors.
High Honors grade point averages range from 3.7 to 3.89.
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.
Chittenango Police Department Blotter
Jan. 1, 2012
Officer Daniel Furner charged Robert E. Schuler, 45, of Devaul Road, with driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor; operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or greater, a class D felony; and failure to signal a turn after a traffic stop on Tuscarora Road at Bolivar Road. According to police reports, Schuler’s breath test indicated a blood alcohol content of .12 percent. The vehicle was towed.
Jan. 10
Robert R. Klein of Townsend Street, Syracuse, was arrested on a warrant.
Jan. 11
Nicci L. Graham was charged with issuing a bad check with knowledge of insufficient funds, a class B misdemeanor, and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
Jan. 18
Kenneth E. Fink was charged with second-degree harassment (physical contact).
Officer Paul Donahue charged Brian D. Alling, 25, of West Genesee Street, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief (intentional damage to property), a class A misdemeanor. He is scheduled to appear in village court April 25.
Jan. 22
Joshua P. Torres was charged with third-degree unlawful possession of personal identification and petit larceny, both class A misdemeanors.
Jan. 24
Office George Millet charged Douglas Cleaves, 25, of Whittier Avenue, with fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, an unclassified misdemeanor; and insufficient tail lights after a traffic stop for an equipment defect. He was arraigned and remanded to Madison County Jail in lieu of $750 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
Jan. 25
A 16-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct, a violation.
Robert G. Dumont was charged with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, and second-degree harassment (physical contact).
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.
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.
(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.
(York, PA – Jan. 2012) Travis Oot of Kirkville, a junior Accounting major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2011 semester.
To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.
(Kirkville, NY – Jan. 11, 2012) Sullivan-based state police charged William A. Ryfun, 54, of Dausman Street, East Syracuse with DWI following a two car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Sullivan at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening.
The accident investigation conducted by Trooper Mark Buzzard revealed that Ryfun was operating a 2002 Ford Ranger pickup truck southbound on Bridgeport-Kirkville Road and had stopped at a stop sign and flashing red light at the intersection of Fyler Road. Ryfun proceeded into the intersection, failing to yield the right of way to a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt operated by Alicia M. Wolf, 26, of Oneida Street, Chittenango, travelling westbound on Fyler Road.
Wolf was treated at the scene by Kirkville Fire EMS for hand pain and transported to Crouse Hospital in Syracuse by Rural Metro Ambulance.
Ryfun was placed under arrest for DWI and transported to SP Sullivan for processing, where a breath test determined his blood alcohol content to be .11 percent.
Ryfun was issued traffic tickets for DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08 percent or more, Failure to Yield the Right of Way and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in a Motor Vehicle and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sullivan Court Jan. 24.
(Chittenango, NY – Jan. 2012) This Chittenango Music Boosters will host a coffee house Jan. 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event, to be held in the Chittenango Middle School cafeteria, features entertainment by local musicians and the opportunity to enjoy some great food.
Donations will be accepted at the door.
George Fischer of Kirkville (left) attaches a ski rail on a new snowmobile bridge on the Weisbrod Farm near Bear Swamp Road in the town of Cazenovia, while Walt Joncas (right) of Cazenovia operates the board leveler. Derek Joncas of Chittenango is in the background.
Chittenango Polar Bears news
By Mike Fischer
(Chittenango, NY – Dec. 2011) Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club members have been busy preparing trails for the upcoming snowmobile season. Despite the lack of snow thus far, club volunteers are preparing for the season, readying the trails and installing signage.
Trails remain closed in New York state until after big game season at the earliest. In the Chittenango area, the official opening of trails in will depend upon conditions and how quickly club volunteers can complete the pre-season preparations. As always, check with the club to be sure the trails are open before riding.
“Our members are hard at work getting the trails ready for snow,” said club president Tom Hanggi.
That means repairing bridges and culverts, trimming brush, removing downed trees and placing trail signs and markers. The club reroutes portions of trails each season, as land use changes and as the club works to improve the trails and enhance safety.
Reroutes mean added expense for lumber to build new bridges, additional trail signs and posts and time and effort to clear brush and remove trees.
“We are always looking for ways to make the trails better,” Hanggi said, “whether to improve safety, minimize environmental impact or help control sled traffic.”
During the January meeting planned for Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m., at the Ten Pin Restaurant in Chittenango, the club will distribute raffle tickets to help with the fundraising effort necessary to pay for trail maintenance. Other agenda items include trail grants, trail development issues, safety classes and other issues.
The Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club maintains about 25 miles of trails connecting to the statewide trail system. The club’s trails run from the Erie Canal south to Pompey and Fenner and include a trailhead at Chittenango Falls State Park.
The club is a member club of the Madison County Association of Snowmobile Clubs and the New York State Snowmobile Association.
For more information, visit chittenangopolarbears.com.
Mike Fischer is volunteer publicist for the Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club.
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.
