(Town of Lenox) Madison County Office for the Aging is sponsoring a Caregiver Workshop April 30 at the Office for the Aging, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, from 1 to 3 p.m. Guest speaker, Julie Davis of Crouse Community Center, will discuss on all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, what caregivers should know and how to cope.
The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
Call (315) 697-5700 for reservations, as seating is limited.
By Matt Urtz, County Historian
(Madison County, NY – April and May, 2012)
On Friday April 27th from 9 am to 2:30 pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will host the 1st Annual Erie Canal Geographic Conference. The event is co-sponsored by the museum and the New York State Geographic Alliance. The event will focus on teaching about the canal and related topics. Museum staff will be on hand to give tours and demonstrate 19th century boat-building techniques. There is no cost of admission or registration for this conference. Lunch will also be provided. To register go to the NYGA website – http://www.nygeographicalliance.org. If you have any questions please contact Tim McDonnell via email attmcdonnell@monroecc.edu or by phone at( 585)-292-2398.
On Saturday April 28th from 8 am to 11 am the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will host a pancake at the Copper Turret Restaurant in Morrisville, NY. The breakfast will included pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. There is a $5 donation for the event and all proceeds go to the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark in Peterboro, NY.
On Saturday April 28th from 10 am to 3 pm and Sunday April 29th from 12 pm to 3 pm the Chenango Canal Association hosts CANAL CLEAN SWEEP. Clean Water Coalition from COVE at Colgate University brings students who volunteer with the public to rake and drag fallen limbs to the roadside, pick up trash and clean up the entrances to the trail. This is a great family project and qualifies for school-required community service (check with the local high school for paperwork). Canal Clean Sweep is a state-wide event for canals and waterways and is sponsored by Parks & Trails New York and the NYS Canal Authority. Dress in layers and work boots or tie-shoes (no flip flops). Lunch is provided both days. Please call 315-893-7910 to register. This is a community project, improving a national and state historic site that is a National Recreation Trail.
On Sunday April 29th from 12 pm to 3 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host a Antebellum, Wartime & Peace Fashion Show at the Rusty Rail Restaurant in Canastota. Fashions from the periods between 1840-1860 and 1940-1960 will be shown. Dode Page, owner of Black Antiques of Earlville, will be the emcee. The show will start at noon and feature a buffet, raffle and vendor booths. Tickets for the show are $20 and reservations are required. For more information visit www.mchs1900.org.
On Wednesday May 2nd at 11 am the Town of Madison Historical Society will host a ceremony to dedicate the placement of a historic marker where the first Hops field in Madison County was planted. The event will take place in front of Steve Dow’s home on Route 12B, near the corner of State Route 20 (2nd house on the right, after turning from Rt. 20). Parking will be in the lot across the street. You are invited to RSVP by April 23rd to Diane Van Slyke at towpath@twcny.rr.com or call 315-893-7910. A tour of Good Nature Brewing, a micro-brewery in Hamilton that uses locally-grown hops and other ingredients, follows for the cost of $4 a person (including taste-testing samples of beer).
On Saturday May 5th the Canastota Canal Town Museum will host a grand opening of the new dump wagon display. More information to come.
On Saturday May 5th from 1 pm to 3 pm the Madison County Historical Society will host Lady’s Handiwork: Create your own Victorian Whimsy. Participants will create their very own whimsy boxes using the decoupage technique under the direction of Pam Lynch, a retired art teacher from the Oneida City School District. A light fare of Victorian delights will be served. The cost for the workshop is $15 and it is limited to 20 participants. For more information please visit www.mchs1900.org.
On Saturday May 5th at 2 pm the Quincy Square Museum will host the talk “How Madison County Changed the United States,” by Madison County Historian Matt Urtz. Madison County was home to some of the most innovative thinkers in American History. Madison County residents have directly affected the movie industry, the development of computers, firearm production, dental science, federal fiscal policy, the development of the tractor, and so much more. There is no cost for this event. For more information please visithttp://www.quincy.earlville.net/.
On Wednesday May 16th from 9 am to 1 pm Madison County Historian Matt Urtz will host a New York State Archives workshop entitled Fugitive Documents at the Madison County DMV Building (Building #4). NYS Archivist Dr. Suzanne Etherington will speak examines how records become lost, show how to keep records in custody, outline strategies to regain custody if necessary, and discuss issues to consider when donating archival records to another organization. There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required. For more information please contact Madison County Historian Matt Urtz at 315-366-2453.
On Saturday May 19th from 10 am – 12 pm the Jerry Munger and Ted Bartlett will host a walking tour of historic Cazenovia Church Architecture. More information to come.
On Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th from 10am until 4pm the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum will celebrate NY State Heritage weekend in cooperation with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. Everyone is invited to the historic drydocks and canal boat building facility on the Old Erie Canal. There is no charge for the day’s festivities which include an open house, guided tours, children’s hands on activities including receiving an Erie Canalway Junior Ranger Badge, Quilter vendors, lunch at the hotdog cart for $5.00 and a fully stocked gift shop (proceeds will benefit CLCBM). For more information please visit www.clcbm.org.
On Saturday May 19th from 12 pm to 3 pm the Chenango Canal Association will host a historic tour of the Chenango Canal and local businesses in honor of New York State Heritage Weekend. Tour guides in period dress brings to life what it was like to live in the mid-1800s. Tours begins every half hour. Meet at the Canal Cottage Museum, Rt. 20, Bouckville (across from the Landmark Tavern). Donations accepted. For more information please visit http://www.chenangocanal.org.
On Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th, Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, and Peterboro Heritage Mercantile will open for season in celebration with New York State Heritage weekend. New exterior exhibits at Gerrit Smith Estate will be featured. All sites are open from 1-5 pm.
On Saturday May 19th at 7:30 pm the Earlville Opera House and the 20thAnnual Peterboro Civil War Weekend a Civil War concert at Madison Hall in the Town of Morrisville as part of Heritage Weekend in NY. The event will preview upcoming events in Madison County dealing with the War. Hugh C. Humphreys will welcome the audience with a preview of the Civil Weekend program entitled “John Brown’s Ghost: Madison County to Harpers Ferry.” Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz will preview his program for Civil War Weekend entitled “Writing Home, Madison County letters from the front line.” Performers Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino, well known for their musical renditions of Civil War songs, (especially the history of John Brown) will provide a preview for an expanded concert entitled “Four Seasons, Four Years ~ The Civil War a Musical Journey” on June 8th at the Earlville Opera House.
On Sunday May 20th at 3 pm, the Oneida Community Mansion House will welcome the Jim O’Mahony Trio who will perform music of the Beatles in the Big Hall. The event is free to the public. For more information please visit http://www.oneidacommunity.org/.
On Wednesday May 23rd from 10 am to 3 pm the Lorenzo House will host a workshop on cultural landscape research and documentation. In association with the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums the workshop will feature representatives from the National Park Service, The Department of Landscape Architecture at SUNY ESF and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Pre-Registration is required and a program fee will be charged.
On Wednesday May 23rd at 7 pm the Cazenovia Public Library will host Salamanders, Firedogs, Beehives and Cranes: Open Hearth Cooking and Brick Oven Baking. Open hearth cooking expert Lynne Belluscio, director of the LeRoy Historical Society will offer the class for no charge. More information to come.
On Wednesday May 23rd at 6:30 pm the Oneida Public Library welcome Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz. More information to come.
On Saturday May 26th at 9:30 am the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will host its annual Barn Sale. More information to come.
The Oneida Community Mansion House has prepared a new exhibition entitled “The Design and Promotion of Lady Hamilton Tableware: 1932-1954.” Lady Hamilton flatware was one of the longest-lasting patterns of Oneida’s high-end silver plate. The show features a table-setting (by Maria Skinner, Simply Designed Spaces) of silverware, plates, glassware, and serving pieces belonging to the Lady Hamilton line. A quarter century of Oneida’s industry-leading promotional work can be perused in seventeen full-page ads from Life, Saturday Evening Post, and Good Housekeeping. Among these eye-catching graphics is one of the most successful campaigns in American advertising history: Jon Whitcomb’s war-time series, “Back home for keeps.” Included is an original Whitcomb watercolor for a 1947 version of the ad, “Let’s make it for keeps.” The exhibition runs through the end of August. For more information please visit www.oneidacommunity.org.
Gerard Kolb, DVM, and Heather Woodcock, LVT, of Cazenovia Animal Hospital are pictured neutering a cat.
Funds to Assist Low-Income Madison County Families with Spay, Neuter Costs
(Madison County, NY – April 2012) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has awarded $29,000 to Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association to expand its spay/neuter assistance program through the state Animal Population Control Program.
With this grant, more than 500 animals will be fixed, preventing countless litters of unplanned cats and dogs from entering the shelter system.
“This grant enables us to help families that cannot afford the cost of spaying and neutering their pets, especially in this economy,” said Denise Adams, Wanderers’ Rest shelter manager. “For example, a family of five making $45,500 or less is eligible. This should be a big help for families that have to choose between this kind of expense and paying for food, medicine or the rent. It will also prevent many from surrendering their animals to the shelter to avoid unwanted litters.”
Low-income Madison County pet owners will be asked to pay half of the cost of sterilization, while Wanderers’ Rest will cover the remainder of the surgery cost by using funds provided through this grant.
Through an agreement with five participating veterinarians in Madison County, the costs are: $110 for a female dog, $85 for a male dog, $85 for a female cat, and $55 for a male cat.
For example, the owner will pay the veterinarian $55 for spaying a female dog, and Wanderers’ Rest will pay the veterinarian the remaining $55. The grant does not cover additional veterinary costs that may be associated with the surgery, such as an exam or vaccinations or special reproductive health circumstances.
Pet owners must apply at Wanderers’ Rest for assistance and provide an SSI statement, their Federal income tax return or proof of public assistance. Once approved, Wanderers’ Rest will provide a voucher good for 30 days that can be taken to one of the participating veterinary practices.
“If we are serious about reducing abandonment and euthanasia of cats and dogs, then we must address their overpopulation by spaying and neutering,” said Dr. Gerard Kolb, DVM. “Unplanned pregnancies are much too common. Sickness, starvation, predation, vehicular trauma and other unkind destinies await many offspring born of animals that should have been altered before reproducing.”
“Wanderers’ Rest celebrates every homeless cat and dog that is given a second chance with a new loving family and home,” said Wanderers’ Rest Executive Director Glenn Ivers. “The fact remains, however, that there are far more homeless animals than there are homes available to them. One of the most humane things that pet owners can do is to spay and neuter their cats and dogs. Kittens and puppies touch our hearts, but roughly half face a very uncertain future that can break our hearts.”
For more information, contact Wanderers’ Rest at (315) 697-2796 or humanemanager@wanderersrest.org. Wanderers’ Rest is located on Sutherland Drive, Canastota about one mile west of Canastota on State Route 5.
(Town of Lenox, NY – April 2012) On April 22, the Great Swamp Conservancy, Inc., will host an Earth Day tree-planting celebration at 1 p.m.
On May 5 and 6, the Great Swamp will host its 11th annual Spring Migration Festival and Nature Art Exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature wildlife artists, crafters, Talons Birds of Prey, environmental displays, music, children’s activities, guided bird walks, food and more.
This is a nature- and family-oriented event. Suggested donation is $3 per adult and $1 per child under 12; GSC members $2.
For more information, call (315) 697-2950 or visit gscincny.org.
(Canastota, NY – April 2012) It isn’t often that the library welcomes two very different authors to the library on the same day for two different events. But, that is exactly what is happening at the Canastota Public Library on Saturday, April 21. Authors Nicki Greenwood and H. Erin Nelson will both be visiting the library.
Beginning at 10:30am on April 21 area writers can learn how to polish their manuscripts before submitting them to a publisher when they join Nicki Greenwood for a “Kissing the Frog” Workshop. Greenwood offers a fast-paced, informative beginner’s writer’s workshop covering the rules of basic grammar and manuscript mechanics. In this workshop, Greenwood will cover the nine parts of speech, sentence and paragraph structure, showing versus telling, passive voice and flashbacks. She is the author of four paranormal romance books and is a member of the CNY Romance Writers and the Romance Writers of America. If interested in attending, patrons should contact the library as there is limited space for this workshop.
Then at 1pm, H. Erin Nelson returns to her hometown library in Canastota for a book talk and signing of her new children’s book, “Bibletoons: Adventure with Noah.” In “Bibletoons,” readers will meet Percy Porcupine, a bored and lonely creature who is in desperate need of some excitement; Missy Mouse, an energetic little rodent who thrives on adventure; and Noah, a wise, old man obedient to God. The book will be available for purchase. This is Nelson’s first book in a series published by Tate Publishing.
The library is located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota. For additional information, feel free to contact the library at 697-7030.
(Town of Lenox, NY – April 2012) April 21, the public is invited to the Great Swamp Conservancy at 6:30 p.m. for an American woodcock program and walk. The PowerPoint presentation begins at 6:30 with the walk following. The long bill of this upland shorebird is sensitive and flexible, allowing it to feel for worms in deep soil.
Woodcocks are rarely seen during the day unless flushed. Woodcock have a chunky, short neck and are short-legged. Its plumage matches the dead leaves of the forest floor and old fields where it roosts by day.
Space is limited, so reservations are strongly recommended; for more information, call the Great Swamp at (315) 697-2950 or email gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com.
(Canastota, NY) The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced four-division world champion Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran will attend the Banquet of Champions on Saturday, June 9. The banquet is part of festivities planned for the 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 7 to 10, 2012.
“Roberto Duran was one of the greatest to ever step into the boxing ring,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “Known as ‘Hands of Stone’ for his devastating punching power, Duran is revered by boxing fans the world over.”
The Panamanian superstar turned pro in 1968 and boxed in five decades. He captured world championships in four weight divisions (lightweight, welterweight, junior middleweight and middleweight) and during his career registered wins over Esteban DeJesus, Iran Barkley, Davey Moore and Hall of Famers Ken Buchanan, Carlos Palomino, Pipino Cuevas and Sugar Ray Leonard. His pro record is 103-16 (70 KOs).
Duran, who was inducted in his first year of eligibility in 2007, will join fellow Hall of Famers Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard at the banquet to help pay tribute and welcome to the Hall of Fame their former ring rival and 2012 Inductee Thomas “Hitman” Hearns.
“I’m very pleased and happy to return to the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota and see my good friend Thomas Hearns getting inducted into such a wonderful place,” said Duran.
“I watched Thomas Hearns grow from amateur status to a professional, until he became a World Champion, who faced his boxing challengers with courage and determination,” said Hagler. “I am glad that he finally has retired for good! I believe that Boxing Hall of Fame makes a good choice. Thomas Hearns deserves to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and be recognized as one of the best. I have tremendous respect for Hearns. My congratulations!”
“Tommy was such an imposing and incredibly exciting fighter. People were in awe of his power and speed,” said Leonard. “He would out-speed the boxers. He would annihilate the punchers. He was one of my toughest fights without question. He brought the best out of me and he told me I brought the best out of him. I’m so excited for my friend to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.”
Also at the banquet, the Hall of Fame will help Duran celebrate the 40th anniversary of his lightweight title win over Ken Buchanan at Madison Square Garden on June 26, 1972.
“Forty years ago I beat Ken Buchanan for my first world title in Madison Square Garden,” said Duran. “I look forward to stepping back into the famous Madison Square Garden ring that is on display at the Hall of Fame. I’m very, very happy and proud to take not only my name but to take my country Panama to Canastota with me,” said Duran.
“We’re thrilled to help Roberto Duran commemorate the landmark anniversary of his first world championship,” said Brophy.
For more information on weekend events, call 697-7095 or visit ibhof.com.
Canastota Public Library News
(Canastota, NY- April 2012) The Canastota Coupon Clippers has created a Coupon “Cranny” in the Library. The Cranny facilitates a self-serve coupon exchange. Our Coupon notebook is located on a shelf in the “Q” or oversized book section of the library on the main floor. Couponers may take coupons or drop them off whenever they visit the library.
In the cranny, couponers will find a notebook which has folders related to various types of coupons including groceries, pets, babies, cleaning products, etc. There is also a basket for miscellaneous coupons. Scissors are attached to the basket so that a patron may sit and clip their coupons at the cranny. A special notebook, also located on the shelf, lists a Coupon Wish List so that patrons can write in coupons they are seeking so that other coupon hunters can be on the lookout to help find those specific coupons.
As our economy gets more difficult, this Coupon Cranny will be there to help local patrons who need an extra hand. Couponing has become a great way to save money.
The Canastota Public Library is located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota. For more information on our events and programs, feel free to visit our website canastotalibrary.org.
(Verona, NY – April 2012) The Madison-Oneida BOCES Career and Technical Education Department recently announced honor roll students for the Third Marking Period.
High Honor Roll (90 to 100 percent)
Canastota Central School District
Brittany A Boisen-Equine & Animal Science; Joel M Campanie-Criminal Justice; Gavin Campbell-Engineering New Visions; Kevin Carpenter-Engineering New Visions; Ashley J Cassano-Pre-Nursing; Hailie M Chandler-Culinary Arts; Justice C Clark-Pre-Nursing; Brionna L Coleman-Pre-Nursing; Brandon Crawford-Career Exploration II; Jeremiah Depasquale-Carpentry; Chelsea Dickenson-New Ventures; Bradley W Hibbard-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Jessica Hofmeister-New Ventures; Kaliegh Larmer-Engineering New Visions; Nicole Lasnicki-New Ventures; Racheal L McAllister-Graphic Design; Vincent C Offutt Jr.-Carpentry; Tracy O’Hern-Engineering New Visions; Kyle R Oram-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Jordan L Pannell-Criminal Justice; Ryan E Pedersen-Engineering Science; Courtney B Pell-Health Professions; Chris Polisse-Career Exploration II; Samantha M Pulverenti-Criminal Justice; Shaun M Renfer-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Katelyn Rounds-Allied Health Partnership; Logan E Smith-Allied Health Partnership; James Tolliver-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; John A Tupper-Carpentry; Ronald J Vaccaro-Engineering New Visions; Nicholas Wilcox-Engineering New Visions; Greg Zupan-Engineering New Visions
Hamilton Central School District
Hanna E Carpenter-Equine & Animal Science; Josephine Jimenez-Criminal Justice; Emily M Powrie-Cosmetology; Rebecca L Schneider-Equine & Animal Science; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of High School Math; Cody D Smith-Foundations of High School Math; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of CTE; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of High School Math; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of CTE; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of High School Math; Jared K Winterrose-Graphic Design; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of High School Math
Madison Central School District
Shana M Biedermann-Early Childhood Education; Tyler Langbein-Engineering New Visions; Damien Wright-Career Exploration II
Morrisville-Eaton Central School
DaVaun J Chandler-Carpentry; Abby L Hastings-New Ventures; Kasey L Holbert-Early Childhood Education; Taylor E Leonard-Early Childhood Education; Alyssa Matuszczak-Allied Health Partnership; Olivia Q McAdams-Health Professions; MariBett P Montanye-Nurse Assisting; Molly T Moran-Hollenbeck-Health Professions; Elizabeth N Nodine-New Ventures; Madeline Peckham-Equine & Animal Science; Katherine E Pelton-Early Childhood Education; Dylan P Perry-Carpentry; Thomas L Strong III-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Destiny L Vaill-Criminal Justice; Shelby L Widger-New Ventures
Oneida City School District
Kelsey L Besock-Criminal Justice; Annaliese Clements-New Ventures; Candra Connelly-Allied Health Partnership; Anai J Cortes-Graphic Design; Samantha M Dick-Criminal Justice; Ryan Duke-Allied Health Partnership; Frederick J Edick-Auto Body Repair; Christopher J Femia-Auto Body Repair; Brandon T Hall-Criminal Justice; Kayla M Happle-Equine & Animal Science; Carley R Herb-Engineering New Visions; Tyler Mallinder-Allied Health Partnership; Eric Merrell-Allied Health Partnership; Justin D Miller-Automotive Technology; Carley Parker-Engineering New Visions; Tyler J Reed-Engineering Science; Andrew P Rogers-Carpentry; Nathaniel J Thurber-Criminal Justice; Samantha E Tucker-Criminal Justice; Carissa A VanDusen-Equine & Animal Science; Kathaleen Vineall-Health Professions
Stockbridge Valley Central School
Cody L Collins-Criminal Justice; Dale Durant-New Ventures; Makayla Glauer-Allied Health Partnership; Samantha Manaseri-Criminal Justice; Matthew Papa-Engineering Science; Teagan A Porter-Health Professions; Justine E Sanford-Culinary Arts; Randi Jean Sheldon-Early Childhood Education; Justin M Sirles-Criminal Justice; Tyler Smith-Auto Body Repair; Danielle Smith-Equine & Animal Science; Ryan M Thorna-Engineering Science; Alyson Wilson-Health Professions
Honor Roll (85 to 89 percent)
Canastota Central School District
Traci K Abel-Graphic Design; Kimberlee Brown-Cosmetology; Brandon M Claflin-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Desirea A Douglass-Early Childhood Education; Erica M Galavotti-Pre-Nursing; Christopher J Gardner-Heavy Equipment Operation; Garritt Heintz-Carpentry; Lacy L Jennison-Nurse Assisting; Xavier M Johnson-Electrical/HVAC; Katlyn E Kelly-Equine & Animal Science; Brooke R Klish-Criminal Justice; Michael Miles-Career Exploration I; Kara R Otts-Career Exploration I; Michael Russitano-Allied Health Partnership; Jasmine F Shimer-Criminal Justice; Alisa M Thayer-Early Childhood Education; Nathanial Trost-Automotive Technology; Joseph Whitehead Jr.-Graphic Design; Ryan M Wisinski-Carpentry
Hamilton Central School District
Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of High School Math; Samantha L Reardon-Early Childhood Education; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of CTE; Cody D Smith-Foundations of CTE; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of High School Math
Madison Central School District
Brandon Dapson-Heavy Equipment Operation; Cassandra M Derby-Early Childhood Education; Hunter D Roberts-Heavy Equipment Operation; Jhon Robertson-Carpentry; Brian Schenk-Carpentry; Mindy S Smith-Cosmetology
Morrisville-Eaton Central School
Joseph J Abbott-Criminal Justice; Douglas C Boyden-Auto Body Repair; Kayla A Branch-Early Childhood Education; Kilee M Buell-Health Professions; Alexander Clark-Computer Programming; Dylan M Clark-Automotive Technology; Reece J Dailey-Computer Programming; Joseph M Ducey-Graphic Design; Jessica M Glynn-Culinary Arts; Lucas D MacLaury-Graphic Design; Amanda L Mason-Criminal Justice; Nickolas A Raymond-Heavy Equipment Operation; Dani-Marie E Ward-Health Professions
Oneida City School District
Aubrey J Ambrosio-Cosmetology; Molly A Bartlett-Pre-Nursing; Keirsten L Burton-Early Childhood Education; Jeffrey Decker-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Zachery T Ebersold-Criminal Justice; Geoffrey M Garrison-Criminal Justice; Mayjon D Ghrayyeb-Pre-Nursing; Shannon L Hollenbeck-Graphic Design; Brent Kearney-Culinary Arts; Andrea E Kodya-Criminal Justice; Paige Lerch-Career Exploration II; Andrew Lollman-Vocational Technical Preparation; Olivia R Lopitz-Culinary Arts; Angelo D Manzella-Heavy Equipment Operation; Evan P Merrell-Career Exploration I; Rosemarie Musolino-Early Childhood Education; Julie Schuler-Early Childhood Education; James Schuler-Vocational Technical Preparation; Matthew P Teague-Conservation; Kristy L Ward-Early Childhood Education; Ashley M Warner-Nurse Assisting; Khristopher K Wesolowski-Graphic Design; Brian Williamson-Engineering New Visions; Fredrick F Wilmer-Criminal Justice; Melissa M Wright-Health Professions
Stockbridge Valley Central School
Christopher M Baker-Heavy Equipment Operation; Mark Carpenter-Career Exploration II; Torell Chaires-Early Childhood Education; Shiel Lamb-Graphic Design; Brooke A McCarthy-Cosmetology; Ashley O’Herien-Equine & Animal Science; Christopher Rifenburg-Broadcast Technology; Kayla M Weismore-Equine & Animal Science
Honorable Mention (80 to 84 percent)
Canastota Central School District
Jordan J Becker-Auto Body Repair; Corey Bloss-Career Exploration II; Zachary Bloss-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Todd D Cannistra-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Donna M Compoli-Cosmetology; Sara A Compoli-Cosmetology; Arlen A Cummings-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Autumn N Davis-Health Professions; Adam M French-Auto Body Repair; Myranda M Hayes-Computer Programming; Elaine Hoch-Schmidtka-Vocational Technical Preparation; Trisha J Hubbard-Early Childhood Education; Wayne Hutchins-Carpentry; Nathan King-Criminal Justice; Stephanie B Patterson-Cosmetology; Kaleb Raufer-Career Exploration I; Cassandra Reinhardt-Vocational Technical Preparation; Kathryn E Rinaldo-Culinary Arts; Sonya R Smith-Equine & Animal Science; Austin R Thomas-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Paul M Thornton-Carpentry; Jacob J Wimmer-Vocational Technical Prep Carp
Hamilton Central School District
Shannon Heath-Early Childhood Education; Edwin Heath-Carpentry; Kyle T Lopp-Auto Body Repair; Karch D Manley-Conservation; Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of CTE; Willy W Relyea-Graphic Design; Cheyanne J Smyrski-Culinary Arts
Madison Central School District
Brandon Dougherty-Carpentry; Skyler Glouse-Carpentry; Vincent Stolarczyk-Electrical/HVAC; Mitchell Van Ormer-Electrical/HVAC
Morrisville-Eaton Central School
Cody W Ammon-Heavy Equipment Operation; Justice Armstrong-Cosmetology; Allen J Bailey-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Joshua K Boyden-Heavy Equipment Operation; Michaela L Clark-Equine & Animal Science; Michael P Day-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Forrest L Garbry-Culinary Arts; Austin J Hirsch-New Ventures; Devon Manaseri-Heavy Equipment Operation; Tori Meacham-Nurse Assisting; Dustin J Pelky-Electrical/HVAC; Victoria R Phillips-Criminal Justice; Renee M Shantal-Nurse Assisting
Oneida City School District
Brittany E Agan-Early Childhood Education; Mark M Baer-Carpentry; Andrew G Bavo-Automotive Technology; Paige M Chandler-Culinary Arts; Alexandra K Dailey-Cosmetology; Rachel L Eastman-Early Childhood Education; Kasandra Fisher-Nurse Assisting; Garrett A Hopper-Computer Programming; Ashley V Janovsky-Nurse Assisting; Gregory D Janovsky-Conservation; Skylar Z Jones-Culinary Arts; Jordan D Koons-Culinary Arts; Abrina P Leahey-Equine & Animal Science; Lindsey K Loucks-Automotive Technology; Zachary D Malek-Culinary Arts; Tasha M Mariano-Cosmetology; James Marks-Vocational Technical Preparation; Jessie B Morrison-Culinary Arts; Matthew J Otts-Conservation; Craig A Pollack-Graphic Design; Danielle N Potter-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Michael A Reesh-Computer Programming; Ryan Roberson-Vocational Technical Preparation; Chelsea E Saltamach-Culinary Arts; Kylie A Ulm-Equine & Animal Science
Stockbridge Valley Central School
Louisa M Bartlett-Equine & Animal Science; Lisa Curtis-Health Professions; Reyanne Dailey-Cosmetology; Edward Hayden-Auto Body Repair; Tiffany Nazel-Culinary Arts; Gabrielle Panzone-Health Professions; Brandon Pupp-Engineering Science; Dylan Russ-Conservation; Samantha Yates-Early Childhood Education
Fans line the streets for the Parade of Champions that takes place prior to the Official Induction Ceremony during the annual Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend.
Volunteers putting right combinations together for celebration
(Canastota, NY) The International Boxing Hall of Fame will host the 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Canastota, New York on June 7 to 10. With many events planned, there will be something for everyone in “Boxing’s Hometown.”
With just a few months remaining before the bell rings to kick off Hall of Fame Weekend festivities, the Hall’s staff and team of volunteers in Canastota are already busy planning details for the celebration. According to Hall officials, nearly 300 volunteers and many community organizations will contribute their time and effort to make the annual Induction Weekend a success.
“The Hall of Fame Weekend is an opportunity for everyone who loves boxing to celebrate the spirit of the sport in ‘Boxing’s Hometown,’” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy. “Canastota looks forward to again hosting boxing’s highlight weekend of the year.”
Events planned for the weekend include a banquet, a heavyweight bash, parade, golf tournament, boxing autograph card show, cocktail party and the Official Induction Ceremony honoring the Class of 2012. Living inductees to be honored at the Official Induction Ceremony on Sunday, June 10th are multi-division champion Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, two-division champion Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson, “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” ring announcerMichael Buffer, trainer Freddie Roach, broadcaster Al Bernstein and journalist Michael Katz. Posthumous inductees will also be honored.
“Boxing fans from throughout the United States and Canada and as far away as Australia, Mexico and England have already reserved tickets and made hotel accommodations for the weekend,” said Brophy.
A list of more than 40 boxing greats from the United States and abroad will participate in weekend festivities. Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sugar Ray Leonard, “Irish” Micky Ward, Johnny Tapia and Ken Norton are among the stars already confirmed to attend.
For more information on the Hall of Fame’s 23rd Annual Induction Weekend, call 697-7095 or visit ibhof.com.
Canastota Public Library News
By Elizabeth Totten
(Canastota, NY – April 2012) The Canastota Public Library is holding a special evening Computer Class on Wednesday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s Carnegie Room. In this class, Instructor Pat McLeod will review the basics of how to use a computer.
This hands-on class with guided instruction is designed for people who have little to no experience working with a computer. The class teaches basic skills beginning with using the mouse and keyboard and progresses to Internet use.
Interested participants must register for this program as there is limited space available. Please call the library at 697-7030 or stop in and register at our Circulation Desk on the main floor of the library.
For the past several months, the library has hosted basic computer classes to help the community become more computer literate. As we receive requests, we hope to continue to provide our patrons with those literacy skills that are necessary to succeed in today’s technological world.
Elizabeth Totten provides Public Relations at the library. Located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota, the library is a timeless community resource for you and your family.
