(Solsville, NY – Feb. 2012) Help the Madison County Drifters celebrate its fifth year with a chili cook-off party Saturday Feb. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Hotel Solsville. You make it, we taste it. Prizes will be awarded; 50/50 raffle available. Entertainment provided by Tommy Hoe and The Barn Cats.

A $10 donation will be accepted. To enter your chili, or for more information, call Mike at 825-5044, Bob at 825-0255 or Barb at 495-2907.

Your Scholars

Local students named to Springfield College dean’s list

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

Daniel Patane of Canastota. Daniel is studying Undeclared.

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

News from SUNY Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President’s List

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

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

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

Corey Hopkins of Canastota whose major is Music Education

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

Rhimmon Simchy-Gross of Canastota whose major is Music Performance

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

Robert Taube of Cazenovia whose major is Music Education

Emilie Weinheimer of Cazenovia whose major is Psychology

Cortney Mayo of Hamilton whose major is Speech Communication

Caleigh Tuttle of Hamilton whose major is Theatre

Timothy Simmons of Sherburne whose major is Psychology

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

Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Madison, NY – Jan. 2012) Spring may be a few months away, but the Madison County Conservation District is already thinking green with its annual 2012 Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale. This year’s sale features a variety of trees and shrubs to fit all kinds of landscaping needs.

Many of the species are ideal for erosion control and many are attractive uses for wildlife food and cover, windscreens, shade, and privacy.

There are 27 different varieties of trees and shrubs offered along with fruit trees, strawberries, ground cover, and variety packs. All of these trees and shrubs are bare root, not balled and sold in bundles of 10 or more.

People interested in ordering can visit the district’s Web site at madcoswcd.com for an order form or can call (315) 824-9849 ext.3. Orders with cash or check payment are due by March 23, and the plants will be available for pickup April 12 at the district’s pole barn at the USDA Service Center in Madison.

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.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office

(Madison, NY – Jan. 22, 2012) Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning on East Lake Road in the town of Madison.

Deputies arrived and found a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, operated by Marlon Pickerd, Jr., 36, of Madison, overturned. Pickerd was waiting for law enforcement arrival in the vehicle of a passerby who helped him out of the vehicle then called 911 to report the accident.

Pickerd told deputies that he was en route to his residence when his vehicle encountered an icy patch of pavement, causing his vehicle to slide off the road. Pickerd was not injured in the accident but was evaluated on the scene by Madison Fire/Rescue and Ambulance personnel.

During the on-scene investigation, Deputies conducted standardized field sobriety testing; he was transported to the Hamilton Police Department, where deputies conducted breath analysis testing, indicating Pickerd’s blood alcohol content to be .25 percent

He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated, speed not prudent and improper use of farm license plates. His vehicle was towed from the scene.

Pickerd was issued appearance tickets to answer the charges in Madison Town Court Jan. 30.

Pictured is Bruce Ward, architect and sponsor of a children’s feature at Hamilton Theater this fall. The Alliance Bank Children’s Matinee Series kicks off for the spring on Saturday Jan. 28 at 12:30 p.m. with Kung Fu Panda 2, sponsored by HCS Teachers’ Association. Admission is free.

(Hamilton, NY – Jan. 2012) The 2011-12 Alliance Bank Children’s Matinee Series kicks off for the spring at Hamilton Theater on Saturday Jan. 28 at 12:30 p.m. with the newly released family favorite Kung Fu Panda 2, sponsored by the HCS Teachers’ Association.  Enjoy a martial arts exhibition by students from Pinney’s American Karate School before the movie!

Thanks to Alliance Bank, in partnership with individual film sponsors and campus partners, admission to all films in the series is free for children and adults.  This marks the ninth year that Alliance Bank is sponsoring the children’s series.

“We are extremely grateful to Alliance Bank, and to our individual film sponsors, for making this series available to the community,” said Hamilton Theater’s Chuck Fox.  He noted that nearly 3,600 children and family members from Norwich to Brookfield to Cazenovia to Oneida and all communities in between enjoyed the series last year.

Saturday children’s films feature a special highlight to complement the movie.  This spring’s schedule will include animals from Spring Farms Cares, a special exhibit by Rogers Environmental Education Center and a performance by students from Joy’s Dance Studio.

The complete schedule includes:  Jan. 28- Kung Fu Panda 2 (HCS Teachers’ Assoc.), Feb. 4- Spy Kids:  All the Time in the World (Paul Oil Co.), Feb. 11- Tooth Fairy (Reality Check), Feb. 18- The Smurfs (Damian’s Automotive), Feb. 25- Clifford’s Really Big Movie (Nilles Ford and Mercury), Mar. 3- Megamind (Den Kelly Chevrolet), Mar. 10- The Ant Bully (Hamilton Chiropractic Health Center), Mar. 17- The Secret of Kells (Rusch’s Bar and Grill), Mar. 24- Hop (Witter Construction), Mar. 31- Happy Feet (Catania Chiropractic).

For information, visit hamiltontheater.net or call 315-824-8210.

(Madison, NY – Jan. 2012) The Madison Village Cemetery Association will be holding their annual meeting on Saturday Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Madison Village Hall next to the Fire Station. Everyone interested in the cemetery and its upkeep is welcome to attend.

Attorney Gerald Taylor, chairman of the Wanderers’ Rest Humane Assocaition Board of Directors (right), thanked Jennifer Scharman (left), Barbara Smith and all of the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe volunteers  for their support of Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association.

Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association news

(Madison County, NY – Jan. 2012) Gerald Taylor, Esq., chair of the board of directors of Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, thanked Barbara Smith, Jennifer Scharman and all of the volunteers of the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe at a volunteer appreciation event at the Stoneleigh Apartments in Canastota Sunday, Jan. 15.

He noted that in just three months, the thrift store raised $6,777.58 in sales and donations to support homeless cats and dogs at the shelter.

During the summer of 2011, when Jennifer Scharman discovered that other animal shelters are supported by thrift stores, she donated the use of a building at 6497 Route 20 just west of Bouckville for a similar venture. She replaced the roof and made other improvements to the building and grounds.

Barbara Smith recruited family, friends and new volunteers to join her in the management of the operation. She prepared the building, secured and displayed donated items, trained and scheduled volunteers, and promoted the store through signage, a flyer donated by Canastota Publishing and through help from the media.

Their tireless efforts paid off in many ways, with a new source of funding for the shelter, new volunteers, friends and donors, positive media coverage and a heightened profile for Wanderers’ Rest in southern Madison County.

During a three-month pilot phase from Sept. 16 to Dec. 17, the thrift store was open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. It closed for what was expected to be the worst of the winter until March 2 when it will reopen.

During the interim, new or gently used items, other than electronics and clothes, can be donated and dropped off at Wanderers’ Rest in Canastota, and volunteers can sign up to help by emailing director@wanderersrest.org.

(Madison, NY – Jan. 2012) A round and square dance with music by the Blue Valley Boys will be held at the Madison Historical Museum on South Street in Madison Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7 until 11 p.m.

There is a donation of $6 per person. Refreshments will be available.

(Hamilton, NY – Dec. 2011) Elizabeth Gillett (back row, left), President of the McNeiece Foundation, joins fourth graders from Madison Central School at Hamilton Theater for a screening of a holiday movie.

The McNeiece Foundation is a leading supporter of the theater’s Educational Programming Fund, which enables area school groups to enjoy programming at the theater at no cost.

“We are extremely grateful to the McNeiece Foundation for their leadership support of educational programming,” said Hamilton Theater’s Chuck Fox.