SUNY Geneseo Announces Fall Dean’s List

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

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

Nazareth College Announces Spring 2011 Dean’s List

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

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

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

Engle Named to University of New Haven Dean’s List

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

Dellas Earns Master of Science at University of Vermont

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

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

Residents Named to Cazenovia College Dean’s List

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

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

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

By Laurie Fuess

(Madison County, NY – Jan. 2012) Congratulations to Myron Smith of Munnsville, who was re-elected to represent farmers from Lenox, Lincoln, Oneida, Stockbridge and Sullivan on the County Committee. FSA thanks the producers who voted in this year’s election.

The county committee system works only because of your participation. The committee held its organizational meeting immediately after the election; Smith was elected chairman; Donna Griffin of Cazenovia, vice chairwoman and Charles Blood of Hubbardsville as regular member.

Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments

SURE provides crop disaster assistance payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred crop revenue losses due to natural disaster during crop year 2010. The program takes into consideration crop losses on all crops grown by a producer nationwide.

SURE provides assistance in an amount equal to 60 percent of the difference between the SURE farm guarantee and total farm revenue.

Signup ends June 1; if you suffered any crop losses in 2010 call (315) 824-9076 ext. 2 for more information.

2011 Commodity Loans Available

If you grew corn, wheat, oats, barley or soybeans in 2011 and still have them stored on your farm, you could be eligible for a marketing assistance loan with us. These loans are a great marketing tool for you.

These are nine-month loans with very low interest rates: 1.125 percent for a loan obtained in January. Loan rates are per bushel: $2.11 for corn, $4.99 for soybeans, $1.35 for oats, $1.73 for barley and $2.54.

Give us a call for more information.

Foreign Buyers Notification

The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Actrequires all foreign owners of U.S. agricultural land to report their holdings to the Secretary of Agriculture. FSA administers this program for USDA.

All individuals who are not U.S. citizens and have purchased or sold agricultural land in the county are required to report the transaction to FSA within 90 days of closing. Failure to submit AFIDA Form FSA-153 could result in civil penalties of up to 25 percent of the fair market value of the property.

County government offices, realtors, attorneys and others involved in real estate transactions are reminded to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements.

DCP Signup Begins Jan. 23 and Ends June 1

FSA will compute the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program payments using base acres and payment yields established for each farm. Payments on these contracts will be made after Oct. 1. Signup is beginning later this year, and we have almost 600 contracts to enroll in this program, so don’t wait until the last minute; call now for an appointment.

Laurie Fuess is county executive director, USDA Farm Service Agency.

(Utica,  NY – Dec. 2011) Mohawk Valley Community College held its 2011 Fall Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Robert R. Jorgensen Athletics/Event Center on the Utica Campus. Some 194 MVCC students were invited to walk across stage for the conferral of associate degrees or certificates.

Those MVCC students who were recognized for completion of their academic programs are:

Daniel Tucker of Munnsville earned a degree in adolescence education.

John Maine of Waterville earned a degree in childhood education.

Brooke Rood of Munnsville earned a degree in psychology.

Michael Campanaro of Canastota earned a degree in computer information systems.

Vanessa DeFazio of Munnsville earned a degree in human services.

Aaron Kopp of Munnsville earned a degree in mechanical engineer tech.

The Commencement keynote address was delivered by Denise DiGiorgio, former Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students. DiGiorgio, who retired from the College in May after 33 years of service, was instrumental in making every student’s experience at MVCC memorable and successful. She was honored as Vice President Emerita this past Fall.

MVCC President Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D., presided over the event with remarks and congratulations offered by Elaine Falvo, Chair of the MVCC Board of Trustees.

(Canastota, Stockbridge, NY – Jan. 2012) The Madison-Oneida BOCES Early Childhood Program has announced registration dates for children in the Canastota and Stockbridge Valley districts planning to begin pre-kindergarten in the fall of 2012. Children must turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2012 to be eligible for enrollment.

Registration dates are:

Canastota families: Thursday, Jan. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Peterboro Street Elementary School, room 115

Stockbridge Valley families: Monday, Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Stockbridge Valley Elementary School

Parents must bring to registration: their children’s birth certificates and immunization records as well as proof of residency in the district (a current mortgage statement, lease agreement or utility bill, for example). Application packets are available at your local elementary school or by visiting moboces.org.

For more information, call the Early Childhood office at 361-5903.

Submitted Photo/Don Logan

Pictured from left are Department Commander W. Michael Bowen, Department President Ann Geer and Detachment Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs.

Veterans News

(Munnsville, Chittenango, Lenox, NY) Department Commander W. Michael Bowen, Department President Ann Geer and Detachment Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs visited Madison County.

Munnsville American Legion was their first stop with a luncheon and a tour of the Post.

The Commander and group traveled to Chittenango for a tour of the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, and all enjoyed the tour and history.

Dinner was at the Rusty Rail Party House in Canastota later that evening, where everyone attending enjoyed the fine food and the warm setting.

After dinner, the three leaders spoke about the importance of the American Legion and its programs to and for veterans and their families, community, state and nation. The Commander talked about our many programs relating to our youth of today and the National Emergence Fund for the people across the state who have been victimized during recent floods and other disasters.

Commander Bowen also spoke about membership, how important it is to reach veterans and how membership is the key to the Legion’s success and future.

(Nov. 2011) The Madison-Oneida BOCES Career and Technical Education Department recently released the names of honor roll students for the first marking period.

High Honor Roll (90 to 100 percent)

Canastota Central School District

Traci K Abel-Graphic Design; Jordan J Becker-Auto Body Repair; Brittany A Boisen-Equine & Animal Science; Joel M Campanie-Criminal Justice; Gavin Campbell-Engineering New Visions; Danielle R Carpenter-Cosmetology; Kevin Carpenter-Engineering New Visions; Ashley J Cassano-Pre-Nursing; Justice C Clark-Pre-Nursing; Brionna L Coleman-Pre-Nursing; Jeremiah Depasquale-Carpentry; Chelsea Dickenson-New Ventures; Desirea A Douglass-Early Childhood Education; Erica M Galavotti-Pre-Nursing; Zachary M Hannan-Graphic Design; 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; Ryan E Pedersen-Engineering Science; Samantha M Pulverenti-Criminal Justice; Schuyler D Robertson-Auto Body Repair; Katelyn Rounds-Allied Health Partnership; Donald J Rouse-Auto Body Repair; Michael Russitano-Allied Health Partnership; Jasmine F Shimer-Criminal Justice; Logan E Smith-Allied Health Partnership; Sonya R Smith-Equine & Animal Science; Ronald J Vaccaro-Engineering New Visions; Nicholas Wilcox-Engineering New Visions; Ryan M Wisinski-Carpentry; Greg Zupan-Engineering New Visions

Hamilton Central School District

Josephine Jimenez-Criminal Justice; Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of High School Math; Emily M Powrie-Cosmetology; Cody D Smith-Foundations of High School Math; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of High School Math; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of High School Math; Jared K Winterrose-Graphic Design; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of High School Math

Madison Central School District

Brandon Dapson-Heavy Equipment Operation; Skyler Glouse-Carpentry; Tyler Langbein-Engineering New Visions; Christian M Patterson-Graphic Design; Kristal Sherman-Auto Body Repair

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Joseph J Abbott-Criminal Justice; Douglas C Boyden-Auto Body Repair; Kayla A Branch-Early Childhood Education; DaVaun J Chandler-Carpentry; Alexander Clark-Computer Programming; Joseph M Ducey-Graphic Design; Abby L Hastings-New Ventures; Kasey L Holbert-Early Childhood Education; Taylor E Leonard-Early Childhood Education; Lucas D MacLaury-Graphic Design; Amanda L Mason-Criminal Justice; Alyssa Matuszczak-Allied Health Partnership; Olivia Q McAdams-Health Professions; MariBett P Montanye-Nurse Assisting; Dylan P Perry-Carpentry; Victoria R Phillips-Criminal Justice; Thomas L Strong III-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Destiny L Vaill-Criminal Justice

Oneida City School District

Molly A Bartlett-Pre-Nursing; Edmond J Beardsley-Auto Body Repair; Kelsey L Besock-Criminal Justice; Annaliese Clements-New Ventures; Candra Connelly-Allied Health Partnership; Anai J Cortes-Graphic Design; Dalton P Denty-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Samantha M Dick-Criminal Justice; Ryan Duke-Allied Health Partnership; Zachery T Ebersold-Criminal Justice; Frederick J Edick-Auto Body Repair; Christopher J Femia-Auto Body Repair; Adam K Fenner-Auto Body Repair; Geoffrey M Garrison-Criminal Justice; Brandon T Hall-Criminal Justice; Kayla M Happle-Equine & Animal Science; Carley R Herb-Engineering New Visions; Shannon L Hollenbeck-Graphic Design; Andrea E Kodya-Criminal Justice; Tyler Mallinder-Allied Health Partnership; Eric Merrell-Allied Health Partnership; Carley Parker-Engineering New Visions; Craig A Pollack-Graphic Design; 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; Ashley M Warner-Nurse Assisting; Khristopher K Wesolowski-Graphic Design

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Christopher M Baker-Heavy Equipment Operation; Cody L Collins-Criminal Justice; Reyanne Dailey-Cosmetology; Taylor N Denison-Cosmetology; Dale Durant-New Ventures; Makayla Glauer-Allied Health Partnership; Shiel Lamb-Graphic Design; Samantha Manaseri-Criminal Justice; Brooke A McCarthy-Cosmetology; Matthew Papa-Engineering Science; Brandon Pupp-Engineering Science; 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; Kayla M Weismore-Equine & Animal Science; Kevin D Wilkins-Career Exploration I; Alyson Wilson-Health Professions

Honor Roll (85 to 89 percent)

Canastota Central School District

Tyler J Abel-Heavy Equipment Operation; Drew Arnold-Criminal Justice; Mark M Baer-Carpentry; Cheyanne M Bateman-Equine & Animal Science; Kimberlee Brown-Cosmetology; Brandon M Claflin-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Donna M Compoli-Cosmetology; Brandon Crawford-Career Exploration II; Christina T Grosjean-Cosmetology; Myranda M Hayes-Computer Programming; Lacy L Jennison-Nurse Assisting; Katlyn E Kelly-Equine & Animal Science; Nathan King-Criminal Justice; Robert T Montefusco-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Jordan L Pannell-Criminal Justice; Stephanie B Patterson-Cosmetology; Courtney B Pell-Health Professions; Chris Polisse-Career Exploration II; Kaleb Raufer-Career Exploration I; Shaun M Renfer-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Rebecca J Sobotka-Vocational Technical Preparation; Mckenna Somers-Cosmetology; Amber Swanson-Cosmetology; Alisa M Thayer-Early Childhood Education; Paul M Thornton-Carpentry; Nathanial Trost-Automotive Technology; John A Tupper-Carpentry; Brian M Whitcombe-Heavy Equipment Operation; Joseph Whitehead Jr.-Graphic Design

Hamilton Central School District

Hanna E Carpenter-Equine & Animal Science; Shannon Heath-Early Childhood Education; Edwin Heath-Carpentry; Karch D Manley-Conservation; Rebecca L Schneider-Equine & Animal Science; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of High School Math; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of CTE; Cody M Smith-Heavy Equipment Operation; Randell A Staelens-Auto Body Repair; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of CTE; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of High School Math

Madison Central School District

Shana M Biedermann-Early Childhood Education; Dylan Cook-Automotive Technology; Cassandra M Derby-Early Childhood Education; Hunter D Roberts-Heavy Equipment Operation; Mindy S Smith-Cosmetology; Bradley Sweet-Criminal Justice; Alexandria M Totten-Cosmetology; Mitchell Van Ormer-Electrical/HVAC

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Justice Armstrong-Cosmetology; Allen J Bailey-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Joshua K Boyden-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kilee M Buell-Health Professions; Dylan M Clark-Automotive Technology; Michaela L Clark-Equine & Animal Science; James A Graham-Carpentry; Justin R Lewis-Graphic Design; Cody Logan-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Devon Manaseri-Heavy Equipment Operation; Molly T Moran-Health Professions; Madeline Peckham-Equine & Animal Science; Katherine E Pelton-Early Childhood Education; Nickolas A Raymond-Heavy Equipment Operation

Oneida City School District

Aubrey J Ambrosio-Cosmetology; Chelsea A Baum-Cosmetology; Andrew G Bavo-Automotive Technology; Jonathan C Bouchard-Auto Body Repair; Keirsten L Burton-Early Childhood Education; Kaley E Casler-Graphic Design; Alexandra K Dailey-Cosmetology; Garrett A Hopper-Computer Programming; Brenna M Jones-Cosmetology; Brent Kearney-Culinary Arts; Tyler M Lancette-Graphic Design; Abrina P Leahey-Equine & Animal Science; Paige Lerch-Career Exploration II; Lindsey K Loucks-Automotive Technology; Angelo D Manzella-Heavy Equipment Operation; Justin D Miller-Automotive Technology; Rosemarie Musolino-Early Childhood Education; Michael A Reesh-Computer Programming; Julie Schuler-Early Childhood Education; James Schuler-Vocational Technical Preparation; Jack B Strail-Automotive Technology; Matthew P Teague-Conservation; Elizabeth A Tiedt-Automotive Technology; Makayla M Ulm-Cosmetology; Kylie A Ulm-Equine & Animal Science; Kristy L Ward-Early Childhood Education; Brian Williamson-Engineering New Visions; Melissa M Wright-Health Professions

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Louisa M Bartlett-Equine & Animal Science; Marisha Burton-Early Childhood Education; Torell Chaires-Early Childhood Education; Lisa Curtis-Health Professions; Kaylene D Flores-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Lindsey M Garbry-Cosmetology; Jonathan C Netzband-Engineering New Visions; Teagan A Porter-Health Professions; Samantha Yates-Early Childhood Education

Honorable Mention (80 to 84 percent)

Canastota Central School District

Corey Bloss-Career Exploration II; Zachary Bloss-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Todd D Cannistra-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Hailie M Chandler-Culinary Arts; Sara A Compoli-Cosmetology; Arlen a Cummings-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; David Davis-Graphic Design; Steven M Fallon-Criminal Justice; Christopher J Gardner-Heavy Equipment Operation; Garritt Heintz-Carpentry; Elaine Hoch-Schmidtka-Vocational Technical Preparation; Brooke R Klish-Criminal Justice; Dakota R McAllister-Carpentry; Jacob L Meade-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kara R Otts-Career Exploration I; Drew M Raushi-Carpentry; Cassandra Reinhardt-Vocational Technical Preparation; William H Stuy-Criminal Justice; James Tolliver-Information Technology Systems/CISCO

Hamilton Central School District

Dylan Baker-Electrical/HVAC; Dakota Browning-Electrical/HVAC; Kyle T Lopp-Auto Body Repair; Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of CTE; Willy W Relyea-Graphic Design; Nathan L Rogers-Conservation; Cody D Smith-Foundations of CTE; Garret Welsh-Electrical/HVAC; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of CTE

Madison Central School District

Cody Russell-Career Exploration II; Brian Schenk-Carpentry; Vincent Stolarczyk-Electrical/HVAC; Damien Wright-Career Exploration II

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Cody W Ammon-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kristin A Campbell-Vocational Technical Preparation; Reece J Dailey-Computer Programming; Michael P Day-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Forrest L Garbry-Culinary Arts; Jessica M Glynn-Culinary Arts; Katrina Johnson-Vocational Technical Preparation; Reid S Maciag-Conservation; Brandon B Marshall-Heavy Equipment Operation; Elizabeth N Nodine-New Ventures; Dylan Sedore-Vocational Technical Preparation; Renee M Shantal-Nurse Assisting; Ronald E Tarkett-Auto Body Repair; Dani-Marie E Ward-Health Professions; Shelby L Widger-New Ventures; Sierra R Williams-Cosmetology

Oneida City School District

Amber R Bavo-Cosmetology; Amber Burns-Cosmetology; Bethanie L Butler-Cosmetology; Patrick C Christensen-Carpentry; Emily E Cullen-Cosmetology; Alyssa L David-Health Professions; Jeffrey Decker-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Katalyn M Fura-Vocational Technical Preparation; Robert Grimsley-Auto Body Repair; Caitlyn E Hess-Equine & Animal Science; Brenna C Holmes-Early Childhood Education; Benjamin C Hood-Automotive Technology; Christopher M Lastine-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Andrew Lollman-Vocational Technical Preparation; Olivia R Lopitz-Culinary Arts; Tasha M Mariano-Cosmetology; Evan P Merrell-Career Exploration I; Cris-Chin R Moore-Graphic Design; Danielle N Potter-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Ryan Roberson-Vocational Technical Preparation; Chelsea E Saltamach-Culinary Arts; Jon Snyder-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Fredrick F Wilmer-Criminal Justice; Nicholas S Winn-Computer Programming

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Mark Carpenter-Career Exploration II; Richard Denison-Automotive Technology; William K Huckabone-Automotive Technology; Jolene Mitchell-Criminal Justice; Ashley O’Herien-Equine & Animal Science; Amanda L Relyea-Nurse Assisting; Dylan Russ-Conservation; Justine E Sanford-Culinary Arts

(Stockbridge, Lenox, Chittenango, NY – Nov. 2011) On Nov. 19, the American Legion Department, Commander W. Michael Bowen, Dept. Auxiliary President Ann Geer and Detachment Commander Dr. Greg Gibbs will visit Madison County.

There will be luncheon at Munnsville Post No. 54, at noon, with a press conference to follow at about 1 p.m.

The group will tour the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum in Chittenango, at 2:30 p.m.

Dinner will be at the Rusty Rail Party House, Route 5, Lenox, at 7 p.m. For more information, call Al Paviglianti at (315) 697 2741.

(Nov. 8, 2011)

Madison County Judge (County, Surrogate’s and Family Courts) – Uncontested

Dennis K. McDermott 7,777

Brookfield

Town Supervisor

John Salka 402; Joshua Haar 304

Highway Superintendent

Rod Jennison 342; Robert Piersma 372

Town Council

Marylou A. Rhodes 215; Joseph H. Walker 412; Clinton A. Abrams 450; Jefferson L. Mayne 303

Cazenovia

Town Supervisor

Thomas J. Clarke 597; Ralph M. Monforte 853

Town Council

Elizabeth C. Moran 860; Jennifer Basic 822; William N. Zupan 819

DeRuyter

Highway Superintendent Walter C. Cook 264; John Farewell 200

Eaton

Town Supervisor

Priscilla Suits 312; James C. Monahan 170

Fenner

All races uncontested.

Georgetown

Highway Superintendent

Howard F. Hunter 105; Duane J. Newton 78

Hamilton

Town Supervisor

Eve Ann Shwartz 613; Scott Mills 504

Town Council

Dominick Pangallo 529; David N. Holcomb 604; Chris Rossi 563; Kerry Dart 487

Lebanon

All races uncontested.

Lenox

Town Supervisor

Rocco J. DiVeronica 874; Richard  L. Rossi 445

Town Council

Douglas Havens, III 485; Richard Wimmer 664; Tom Bush 750; Edward Cerasia 407

Lincoln

All races uncontested.

Madison

Town Council

Brad Dixon 244; Anne Meyering 119, Gregory M. Reuter 267

Nelson

Town Council

Sharon A. Driscoll 199; John LaGorga 221; John E. Laubscher 202

Smithfield

Town Clerk/Collector

Janice C. Sebring 105, Page B. Winn 55

Stockbridge

Town Council

Roy E. Meeker 129; Kyle R. Russ 78; Roland C. Shea, Sr. 121

Sullivan

All Races Uncontested

Oneida

(Oneida, NY – Nov. 8, 2011) With 100 percent of the votes recorded from the Madison County Board of Elections, the unofficial results for races in the city of Oneida are as follows:

Mayor

Leo Matzke – 1,118

Donald Hudson – 1,223

Ward 1 Common Council

Susan Stratton – 159

Brahim Zogby – 217

Michael F. Musacchio Jr. – 34

Ward 2 Common Council

David Cimpi (unopposed) – 488

Ward 3 Common Council

1. A.     Max Smith (unopposed) – 264

Ward 4 Common Council

Michael Kaiser (unopposed) – 181

Ward 5 Common Council

Jim Chamberlain – 191

Brian Karst – 103

Ward 6 Common Council

Claudette Buss – 120

Tom Simchik – 183

Supervisor Wards 1, 2 and 3

John Reinhardt (unopposed) 1056

Scott Henderson (unopposed) 1055

Supervisor Wards 4, 5 and 6

James Rafte (unopposed) – 683

Lewis Carinci (unopposed) – 620

Proposition 1

Yes – 1,422

No – 772

2011 Recipients of the Norman Odell Citizen of Year Award

(Town of Nelson, NY – Nov. 2011) The town of Nelson and the Erieville Heritage Society are pleased to announce that Thomas “Tom” and Cheryl Davies are the recipients of the 2011 Norman Odell Citizen of the Year Award.

This award is presented every year to a citizen or citizens who have volunteered many hours to making the town of Nelson a great place to live.

The Davies have lived in Nelson many years and raised their two children here. They have always been very active in the community, especially with churches. They are both members of the Nelson Methodist Church and the Welsh Church. Tom is pastor of the Munnsville Congregational Church.

Tom has led the churches in many ways from organizing Adopt-A-Highway programs at both Nelson and Munnsville, organizing a “Shopping Cart Drill Team,” which marches in parades and collects food for area pantries, opening a food pantry in Munnsville, organizing fund-raisers, to being treasurer of the Nelson Board of Trustees, lay leader, chief lawn mower, painter and dish wiper.

He also serves the Welsh Church as caretaker, arranger of summer programs and the cemetery board. He was an original member of the Nelson Quartet.

Cheryl is always helping out, either picking up the trash on Route 20, hosting at the Welsh Church, working church dinners, volunteering at Cazenovia Public Library, the “From the Ground Up Riding Therapy, Apheresis Platelet Donation and she has ran in the Boston Marathon four times for the Jimmy Fund Cancer research.

They both have traveled to New Orleans numerous times as part of Operation Southern Comfort and volunteer at the Nelson Odeon as it gets started in the community.

The public is invited to join in honoring Tom and Cheryl on Sunday Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Nelson Town Office Building.

(Verona, NY – Oct. 2011)  In celebration of School Board Recognition Week, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2011, Madison-Oneida BOCES will honor its nine Board of Education members at their Nov. 3 regular meeting. School Board Recognition Week, observed by more than 700 school districts across New York State, is intended to recognize school board members for their dedicated service to children.

“The BOCES board members volunteer so much of their time and work tirelessly on behalf of students in the region,” District Superintendent Jackie Starks said. “I speak for everyone at BOCES when I say thank you. We truly appreciate all you do.”

BOCES board members, who represent the nine component school districts of the Madison-Oneida BOCES, are responsible for creating policies, financial decision-making, employing educators and professional staff to meet board goals and objectives; communicating with legislators, government agencies and professional organizations; and serving as liaisons between BOCES and local communities.
Current board members, and the districts they represent, are:

Richard Engelbrecht, Madison– President

Doug Gustin, Canastota – Vice-President

Patrick Baron, VVS

Edward Connell, Camden

John Costello, Sr., Oneida

Donna Isbell, Morrisville-Eaton

Sandra Lockwood, Rome

Lee Mennig, Stockbridge Valley

Robert Pils, Hamilton