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Madison-Oneida BOCES Pre-K Registration Dates Announces

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(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.

 

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Department Commander Visits Madison County

December 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
V-Vets Briefs

 

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.

Filed Under: Chittenango, Lenox, Munnsville, Veteran's Corner Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Madison-Oneida BOCES Announces First Marking Period Honor Roll

November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(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

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Munnsville Legion to host State Officers

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(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.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Chittenango, Lenox, Munnsville, Veteran's Corner Tagged With: , , , ,

Unofficial Madison County Election Results

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(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

Filed Under: Announcements, Cazenovia, DeRuyter, Eaton, Fenner, Georgetown, Government & Politics, Hamilton, Hubbardsville, Lebanon, Lenox, Lincoln, Madison, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Morrisville, Munnsville, Nelson, Oneida, Peterboro, Smithfield, Stockbridge, Sullivan, Top Stories, Wampsville

Tom and Cheryl Davies to be Honored

November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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.

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Madison-Oneida BOCES Honors School Board Members

October 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
BOCES board for web

(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

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Canastota, Eaton, Education, Hamilton, Madison, Morrisville, Munnsville, Oneida, Stockbridge, Top Stories Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Local Residents Earn Honors, Degrees

October 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Local Residents Recognized at Elmira College

(Chittenango, DeRuyter, NY – Oct. 2011) Members of Elmira College’s class of 2014 were recognized during the College’s fall academic convocation for receiving valedictorian, salutatorian, presidential, trustee or founder scholarships.

Samera Chapman of Chittenango, class of 2015, earned the Founder Scholarship. Samera is the daughter of Paul Chapman and Cynthia Chapman.

Brett Vosburg of DeRuyter, class of 2015, earned the Founder Scholarship. Brett is the son of Sue and Rex Vosburg.

Founder Scholarships are awarded based on rank in secondary school class, overall academic achievement and test scores and are valued at $48,000 over four years.

Campbell Earns Recognition at Skidmore College

(Hamilton) A record 111 student-athletes were inducted into the Skidmore College Thoroughbred Society in a Sept. 19 campus ceremony. Among them was Lucy Campbell, daughter of Murray Decock and Sally Campbell of Hamilton.

In her opening remarks, Athletics Director Gail Cummings-Danson recognized the students and said there was also a record number of seniors (44) saluted at the event. In addition, 24 student-athletes achieved a perfect grade point average of 4.0.

Skidmore’s Thoroughbred Society recognizes varsity student athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.67 or higher during the previous semester.

Alfred State College Welcomes Freshmen

Bouckville

Zachary Taylor, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech program

Canastota

James Cummings and Aaron Starkey, Digital Media and Animation program

Cazenovia

Jessica Young, Digital Media and Animation program

Chittenango

Austin Lugena, Business Administration program

Erieville

Alex Marris, Network Administration program

Madison

Brian Klein, Air Conditioning & Heating Tech program

Oriskany Falls

Becky Smith, Veterinary Technology program

Waterville

Gregory Tower, Motorsports Technology program

Residents Awarded SUNY Cortland Graduate Degrees

SUNY Cortland awarded 296 master’s degrees and 24 certificates of advanced study at Commencement ceremonies on May 20. The following local residents were awarded graduate degrees:

Sarah K. Engle of Oriskany Falls received a master of science in education

Chadwick Kulak Nower of Hamilton received a master of science in teaching

Residents Awarded SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Degrees

The following local residents were among the 1,517 SUNY Cortland students who were awarded their baccalaureate degrees at commencement ceremonies May 21:

Alexandrina Marie MacPherson of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts

Laura Nicole Burritt of Cazenovia received a bachelor of arts

Samantha Caitlin Pauli of Chittenango received a bachelor of arts

Marjorie Elizabeth Pulver of Chittenango received a bachelor of science

Antonia Leah Cianfrocco of Chittenango received a bachelor of science

Erin Elizabeth Fox Kirkville received a bachelor of science

Kari Lee Fox of Kirkville received a bachelor of science

Lisa Marie Hinman of Kirkville received a bachelor of arts

Jessica Lynn Simmons of Eaton received a bachelor of science

Kyle Richard Russ of Munnsville received a bachelor of arts

Residents Enter Saint Michael’s College of Burlington Vermont

The following local residents began their first year at Saint Michael’s College this semester:

Jessica Campbell, daughter of Theresa Snyder of Canastota, graduate of Canastota High School

Jessica Campbell, daughter of Ty Campbell of Cazenovia, graduate of Canastota High School

Christine Fitzgerald, daughter of Diana and James Fitzgerald of Kirkville, graduate of Chittenango High School

Local Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi

The following students are graduates for May 2011 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:

Mackenzie Funari of Canastota, an AAS Cum Laude in Construction Technology

Joseph Bono III of Cazenovia, an AS in Physical Education Studies

Kevin Dragulski of Wampsville, an AA in Criminal Justice Studies

Local Residents Achieve Dean’s List at SUNY Delhi

The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the fall 2010 semester by achieving the Dean’s List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students much have an academic average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Mackenzie Funari of Canastota, Construction Technology major

Joseph Bono III of Cazenovia, Physical Education Studies major

Visser Named to Cross Country Team at SUNY Delhi

(Kirkville) Meghan Visser of Kirkville is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Cross Country Team. Visser is pursuing an associate’s degree in general studies at Delhi.

Filed Under: Bouckville-Solsville, Canastota, Cazenovia, Chittenango, DeRuyter, Eaton, Education, Erieville, Hamilton, Kirkville, Madison, Munnsville, Wampsville

OFA Thanks Donors, Riders, Supporters

October 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

(Town of Lenox, NY – Sept. 2011) The Office for the Aging, Inc. (a not-for-profit agency dedicated to promoting the independence of older individuals) held its first motorcycle ride fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 17.

Being the first, in what the office hopes is many, fundraiser of this type, you never know what will happen; however, even with all other events going on that day and weather that was not exactly the best for “riding, it turned out great!”

I would like to thank all those who contributed in any way to the success of this ride.

Along with all the riders who were wonderful about supporting the office, big thanks go to: Bear Paw Printing, Dunkin Donuts of Canastota and Chittenango; OFA vendors Palmer Food Service, Smith Packing, US Foodservice, Queensboro Products, Isadore A. Rapasadi & Sons, Hill & Markes, Freihofer’s Bakery and Sysco; The Days Inn, Canastota; Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Nice-n-Easy, Kimberly Hawkins Nails, The Colgate Inn, The Marriott, White’s Farm Supply, Grimaldi’s Restaurant, The White Eagle, Tractor Supply Co., The Wendt University Inn, Kime Hardware, Canastota Publishing, Oneida Print Shop, B & P Machinery, Tops Friendly Markets, Dick’s Indian Motorcycle of Rome, Uno Chicago Grill, Ruah Chocolatier, Roma Pizzeria, Cinderella’s, Herb Philipson’s, Brae Loch Inn, John Froass & Sons, Sears Appliance & Hardware, Direct Factory Furniture, Oneida LTD Company Store, Ferris Industries, Vernon Downs, Jreck Subs, Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center, Applebee’s, National Lube Express, Sandy’s Flowers & Gifts, Big Lots, Rosy Nails, SuperCuts and Number One Chinese Restaurant.

In addition thanks to the Eaton & Earlville Fire Departments, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Suns of the Empire and Tommy Hoe and the Barncats; Dede and Sonny Simmons for the use of their trailer and last, but not least, Tom Hollingsworth and the Legion members from the American Legion Post #54 in Munnsville.

If I missed anyone, I sincerely apologize.

Without their support, this event would never have been the success that it was – proving once again that working together, we can make a difference!

Thank you for your support in helping us continue with our mission, which is to advocate, assist and provide services that enrich the quality of life and promote the independence and dignity of older individuals.

Theresa Davis, executive director, Office for the Aging

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Locally-Crafted Beer Coming Soon

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Matt and Carrie

 

Matt Whalen and Carrie Blackmore will soon be crafting brew in Hamilton made from locally grown hops. The couple is standing in front of what will be the office of Good Nature Brewing Company. (Photo by Margo Frink)

Will offer tasting, sell kegs and growlers to go

By Margo Frink

(Hamilton, NY – Sept. 2011) Combining his passion for crafting beer and her love of community Matt Whalen and Carrie Blackmore have teamed up and will open a “micro-brewery” in the village of Hamilton.

Although the term “micro-brewery” is commonly recognized as a brewery making around 15,000 barrels or fewer of beer annually, Whalen and Blackmore’s company, “Good Nature Brewing Company Inc.” (GNB) will join the “nano-brewery” movement, making less than three barrels. The term “nano-brewery” is not well defined. Scientifically, it could be considered a brewery that makes no more than 15 barrels annually because a nano is 1,000 times smaller than a micro but who’s counting.

All Whalen and Blackmore want to do is make good, quality beer and sell it to bars and restaurants in Central New York.

“I’m a beer snob,” Blackmore admits. “I want to try what’s new and of good quality. Small batch brewing is higher quality.”

GNB is located at 37 Milford St. in the village. The site is where the beer will be crafted, tasted and sold by the keg or growler. Growlers are to-go beers. They come in all sizes, usually glass bottles that are filled straight from the tap, sealed with a twist and often wrapped in plastic. The brew house will be separate from the tasting room.

But before you purchase, GNB will offer a taste. The couple plans to install a 10-foot long tasking table with four to six different kinds of beer on tab, rotating beers on tap depending on what’s in season. Only three two-ounce tastes are allowed.

“We are not a bar,” Blackmore said. “The growlers will be sealed to take off the premises.”

The store will also sell t-shirts and glassware and provide tours of the brewing house.

Whalen is a chef by trade. Blackmore, who works at Hamilton Whole Foods and a graduate of Colgate University, previously managed a garden at a non-profit boarding school. The couple, who now reside in Madison, met in the Adirondacks. They originally were going to open a restaurant preparing fresh food from community gardens. But Whalen’s passion for making home brew led them in another direction. Whalen began making home brew about six years. The recipes at GNB are his.

Whalen explained that there are not a lot of places to buy grains locally so GNB will purchase its grains from the Champlain Valley and its malt from a company that buys its grains from New York State. The hops they plan to use are 100 percent locally-grown from Foothill Hops Farms in Munnsville.

“We want to incorporate local ingredients with Matt’s recipes,” Blackmore said. Even the chamomile and honey will come from local vendors.

“Our product is better because we use fresh ingredients and support the local economy,” Blackmore said. “It’s a positive for Central New York.”

GNB beers include a full-bodied American Pale Ale, a more heavily-hopped India Pale Ale and a Chicory Mocha Porter made with chocolate malt and locally-grown Pearle hops. Other brews in the works are a Nut Brown Ale and The Nor’ Easter.

Whalen is also hoping to enlist the help of Colgate University students to come in and set up a lab and provide him information on maintaining good yeast.

Blackmore said the original project was going to be half the size. They set up their website and sold memberships and products to raise money, which helped to purchase a computer.  Then with the guidance of the Madison County Industrial Development Agency, they received a $35,000 grant through the micro-enterprise program.

“The equipment alone cost that,” Blackmore said. Then the IDA helped them obtain a loan, which doubled their start up.

Although Blackmore wrote the grant, she said, “It was all the county. I don’t know how to appropriately thank them but to succeed. I have to succeed.”

It’s going to take some time before GNB is crafting brew, though. Blackmore and Whalen recently received their federal brewer’s license and are awaiting approval from state Agriculture & Markets before submitting their application to the state for their brewer’s retail license, which should only take a couple of weeks, Blackmore said.

They are hoping to be up and running no later than Jan. 1 but it could be sooner.

For more information, visit the GNB site at goodnaturebrewing.com.

Margo Frink is vice president of M3P Media LLC and managing editor of the Madison County Courier. She can be reached at Margo@m3pmedia.com or 315-481-8732.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Cycle for Seniors’ is Saturday

September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

(Canastota, NY – Sept. 2011) The office for the Aging, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the independence of older individuals, will host its first Annual “Cycle for Seniors” event on Saturday, Sept. 17. Proceeds from the ride will support programs and services that assist the elderly population of Madison County.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the ride starts at 11 a.m. at the Office for the Aging located at 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd. in Canastota. The event will be held rain or shine and all vehicles are welcome.

Registration fee for drivers is $20 and $10 for riders. The foliage ride will travel through the southern parts of Madison County and finish at the American Legion Post 54 in Munnsville.

For those who cannot join in on the ride but still want to enjoy the festivities be at the Munnsville American Legion at 2 p.m. and a $10 donation provides food and entertainment, which is provided by Suns of the Empire and Tommy Hoe & the Barncats.

For more information, call the OFA at 697-5700 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

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Madison-Oneida BOCES Schedules Pre-K Screenings

September 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment


(Sept. 2011) Madison-Oneida BOCES Early Childhood Division has scheduled pre-Kindergarten screenings for children in one of its school-based pre-K programs. These screenings will provide baseline information so teachers can monitor students’ progress as well as help identify students who may need additional monitoring or support services.

Screening dates are as follows:

Canastota: September 23, 26, 28 and 30

Morrisville-Eaton: September 16, 19 and 21

Stockbridge Valley: September 14 and 16

Oneida: September 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30

Madison-Oneida BOCES Early Childhood Division has schedule vision screenings for pre-Kindergarten students at four of its school-based programs. These screenings will be conducted at the school by the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI).

Vision Screenings Scheduled

Screenings dates are as follows:

  • Morrisville-Eaton (Edward R. Andrews Elementary School): September 28
  • Stockbridge Valley (Stockbridge Valley Central School): September 27
  • Canastota (Peterboro Street Elementary School): September 21 and 22
  • Oneida (Willard Prior Elementary School): September 19 and 20

The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs to more than 1,100 blind or visually-impaired people each year living in an eight-county area. For more information, call 797-2233 or visit www.cabvi.org.

 

 

 

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