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County Urges Safe Syringe Disposal

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY) Safe syringe disposal is an issue that has once again come to the attention of county officials. Syringes (sharps) should not be disposed of in recyclable containers. Madison County provides appropriate sharps containers at no cost to residents. These containers are available at all 16 pharmacies and drug stores in Madison County.

Improper disposal of used syringes is a serious health and safety hazard to workers at the ARC Recycling Center and to the many trash haulers throughout the county.

Recently, the ARC Recycling Center on Buyea Road in Lincoln has been inundated with large quantities of syringes that have been placed in recyclable containers such as laundry soap and soda bottles. This has prompted county officials to remind residents of the need for safe syringe disposal.

The bright red sharps disposal containers are free to county residents and are clearly labeled with a biohazard symbol. Containers display a florescent green sticker with instructions on the proper disposal procedures. When the container is full it should be disposed of at one of the specially marked kiosks located at the each of the County’s four transfer stations or placed in the trash.

Filed Under: Health & Medicine, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Wampsville

County Announces Tests for Social Welfare Examiners

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – May 2012) The Madison County Personnel/Civil Service Department will hold examination for social welfare examiner (open competitive) and social welfare examiner (promotion).

Applications to sit for the exam will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 2; the test will be held June 16. Applications must be accompanied by a $15 money order made payable to the Madison County Treasurer, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Applicants are urged to make certain their qualifications allow them to sit for the exam.

The social welfare examiner may perform any or a combination of assignments in connection with determining financial eligibility, categorical classification, continued financial eligibility and income maintenance depending on the size, organizational structure and work activity needs of the social service district.

The work involves the review and evaluation of applications and records and direct interviews with applicants. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher ranking social welfare examiner, except in smallest agencies where work is supervised by a high ranking administrator.

Supervision may be exercised over social welfare examiner trainees.

The incumbent performs related work as required.

Qualifications for the open competitive examination include graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and three years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility.

Study in a regionally accredited or New York state-registered college or university or a business school registered by New York state, may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

The promotional exam is limited to employees with at least one year of full-time continuous permanent competitive class status in the title of Office Assistant II or three years of full-time continuous permanent competitive class status in the title of Office Assistant I in the Department of Social Services by the date of the written exam.

For more information, visit the Madison County Personnel/Civil Service Department, County Office Building, P.O. Box 636, Wampsville, N.Y. 13163 (telephone 315.366.2341). Applications may also be downloaded from madisoncounty.ny.gov.

A Guide for the Written Test for Social Welfare Examiner is available at cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm. Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request copy of the test guide from the municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found elsewhere on this announcement.

Filed Under: Announcements, Employment, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Wampsville

Upcoming Historical Events Happening Around the County

April 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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.

 

 

Filed Under: Bouckville-Solsville, Calendar of Events, Canastota, Cazenovia, Chittenango, Earlville, Hamilton, Kenwood, Lenox, Madison, Morrisville, Oneida, Peterboro, Smithfield, Sullivan, Wampsville

County Community Services Board to Meet

April 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) The next meeting of the Madison County Community Services Board will be April 25 a5:30 p.m. in the Public Health Conference Room in Wampsville.

 

 

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Government & Politics, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Wampsville

County Urges Safe Syringe Disposal

April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) Safe syringe disposal is an issue that has once again come to the attention of county officials. Syringes (sharps) should not be disposed of in recyclable containers. Madison County provides appropriate sharps containers at no cost to residents. These containers are available at all 16 pharmacies and drug stores in Madison County.

Improper disposal of used syringes is a serious health and safety hazard to workers at the ARC Recycling Center and to the many trash haulers throughout the county.

Recently, the ARC Recycling Center on Buyea Road in Lincoln has been inundated with large quantities of syringes that have been placed in recyclable containers such as laundry soap and soda bottles. This has prompted county officials to remind residents of the need for safe syringe disposal.

The bright red sharps disposal containers are free to county residents and are clearly labeled with a biohazard symbol. Containers display a florescent green sticker with instructions on the proper disposal procedures. When the container is full it should be disposed of at one of the specially marked kiosks located at the each of the County’s four transfer stations or placed in the trash.

Filed Under: Announcements, Health & Medicine, Lincoln, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Top Stories, Wampsville Tagged With: , ,

Madison County Joins the Central New York Energy Challenge

April 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) Madison County has become a participating community in the Central New York Energy Challenge. The Challenge was launched in 2011 by the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB), in partnership with NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) and features an innovative, team-based, approach to assisting homeowners throughout Central New York to conserve energy, make energy upgrades, and implement renewable energy projects.

The team-based approach, called “Energy Challenge Teams,” consists of  five to eight households that work together following a workbook that consists of a  five-unit, 12-week curriculum to learn about how to track energy usage and take energy saving actions within the home. Teams meet bi-weekly for about one hour. Each group is led by a facilitator. Madison County is currently seeking motivated individuals to serve as Energy Challenge Team Facilitators.

The Energy Challenge Team Facilitator’s role is to recruit team members, organize and conduct meetings following a facilitator guidebook, and to schedule a comprehensive home energy assessment. Facilitators must also participate in a preliminary training session where they will be introduced to the Facilitator Guidebook, Participant Workbook, and receive other materials and information to support their role. The actions covered can help homeowners to maintain the value of their homes, improve comfort, and lead to energy savings of up to 30 percent.

A facilitator training session will be held Saturday May 5 at the Morrisville Public Library 83 East Main St., Morrisville from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Jennifer Tabanico, President of Action Research, consultant for the project, will be on-hand to conduct the training session. Facilitators may either live or work within Madison County and MUST own their own home. To become a challenge team facilitator, contact Samuel Gordon, Challenge Coordinator,  at (315) 422-8276 ext. 204 or visit cnyenergychallenge.org and follow the link “Join a Challenge Team Today!”

The Energy Challenge Team program was developed in partnership with NYSERDA’s Behavior Research Program. The goal of the program is to determine how effective team-based approaches are for achieving lasting energy savings. Participants’ energy consumption will be tracked over a period of 18 months to measure program outcomes.

“The Challenge will assist residents in Central New York with examining their energy usage through an innovative approach which can help them not only save energy but save money,” said Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO of NYSERDA. “NYSERDA is pleased to invest in this community-based program, which will bring awareness and motivation to reduce consumption.”

The program was developed based on several findings released in the US Department of Energy’s Driving Demand for Home Energy Improvements report, which established that simply providing information and financing is not enough to encourage positive energy behaviors. Instead, individuals need to develop an understanding of appropriate energy behaviors, make a public commitment to change, and be provided with feedback on their efforts. The Energy Challenge Team program will encourage peer-to-peer conversations and lead participants through a series of fun and easy exercises to take control of their household energy use.

“Many of us simply don’t make the link between our actions and our energy use. The bill comes once a month, and we often forget the specific actions that resulted in our usage,” said Professor Wesley Schultz, scientific advisor to Action Research, a consulting team working with the project, and co-author of Social Marketing to Protect the Environment: What Works. “By working together, groups of friends, neighbors, or co-workers can really see a difference and help make saving energy easy, fun, interesting, and engaging, ”

“This program presents an opportunity for citizens in our community to learn about energy conservation measures, to save money and to take steps to lower their environmental impact in a way that builds community and sets an example for their neighbors,” said Scott Ingmire, Director of Planning for Madison County.  “I thank the CNY Regional Planning & Development Board and NYSERDA for their partnership, and look forward to working with members of the community in strengthening the County’s environmental stewardship.”

 

Filed Under: Announcements, Economics, Environment and Nature, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Morrisville, Top Stories, Wampsville

Madison-Oneida BOCES Third Marking Period Honor Roll Released

April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(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

Filed Under: Canastota, Clockville, Eaton, Education, Hamilton, Lenox, Lincoln, Madison, Morrisville, Munnsville, Oneida, Stockbridge, Wampsville, Whitelaw, Youth

PAC 99 Schedule April 15-21

April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

 

Monday, April 16, 2012

9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Oneida Dispatch Series with Leo Maloney

10:13 a.m., 3:13 p.m. and 8:13 p.m.: Canastota Library/Canal Town with Dr. Milton Sernett

11:13 a.m., 4:13 p.m. and 9:13 p.m.: Oneida City Charter/City Manager Committee April 11

Tuesday, April 17

9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Sherrill City Commission Meeting of April 9

9:11 a.m., 2:11 p.m. and 7:11 p.m.: Town of Vernon Board Meeting of April 9

10:37 a.m., 3:37 p.m. and 8:37 p.m.: Village of Vernon Board Meeting of April 9

Wednesday, April 18

9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Oneida Committee on Nuisances Meeting of April 9

10:06 a.m., 3:06 p.m. and 8:06 p.m : Canastota Library/Canal Town Series with John Taibi

11:13 a.m., 4:13 p.m. and 9:13 p.m.: Madison County Board of Supervisors Meeting of April 10

Thursday, April 19

9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Tomorrow’s World

9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Friendship Baptist Church Service of February 12

Friday, April 20

9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Town of Lebanon Board Meeting of April 9

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Canastota, Government & Politics, Lebanon, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Oneida, Religion, Wampsville

Madison County Health Rankings for 2012 Released

April 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) In the third year of the County Health Rankings released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Madison County continued to see improvement over previous years.

In 2012, Madison County ranked in the top quarter compared with other counties in the state. Madison County ranked 14 out of 62 on health outcomes and 16 out of 62 in health factors.

The Rankings help give counties a snapshot of how sick or healthy residents are, so they can pinpoint their problem areas, figure out what they need to do to improve and work as a community to lift barriers to good health.

The Rankings, available at countyhealthrankings.org, assesses counties’ health based on two sets of measures:

* Health outcomes (length and quality of life) and

* Health factors (health behaviors, access to and quality of clinical case, social and economic factors and the physical environment)

“Madison County’s high ranking reflects the priority the county has placed on influencing factors that affect residents’ health, and it also shows how important it will be for us to sustain current efforts and initiatives if we want to stay healthy,” said Eric Faisst, Public Health Director for Madison County.

Having health insurance and good medical care are important, but much of what influences our health happens outside the doctor’s office-from access to healthy food or opportunities for physical activities, to education and jobs. The County Health Rankings help everyone to see how where we live, learn, work, and play matters to our health.

“While we ranked in the top quarter overall, this report helps us identify areas where we still need to do more,” said Faisst. “Work to address priority areas is already underway through the promotion of tobacco-free living, healthy eating, increased physical activity, improving access to medical providers, and creating healthier environments by considering smart growth approaches and the built environment.”

Moving forward to address these issues, the Madison County Board of Health advanced a new strategic direction, focusing efforts on: healthy care, healthy environments, and healthy behaviors.

The Health Department developed a video, “a Vision for a Healthy Madison County”, to illustrate what a healthy Madison County would look like. To view the video and for more information, visit healthymadisoncounty.org.

Filed Under: Announcements, Health & Medicine, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Top Stories, Wampsville

Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program Offered

April 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) Madison County Health Department is sponsoring a free diabetes education program for Madison County residents with Type 2 diabetes. The two-session series, “Take Charge of Your Diabetes,” will be held at the Madison County Health Department April 24 and May 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Topics include getting on track with physical activity and good nutrition to manage your diabetes. Each session will be presented by a certified diabetes educator. Participants should expect to attend both sessions of the program.

To request a copy of the program brochure or to register for this program, call the Madison County Health Department at (315) 366-2361. The brochure is also available at healthymadisoncounty.org in the calendar section.

Space is limited to 20 people.

This program is funded by the Hamilton-Bassett-Crouse Health Network.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Health & Medicine, Madison County Agencies and Organizations, Wampsville

A Tear For a Cause

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Wampsville, NY – April 2012) A spaghetti dinner and performances by Nicole’s Studio of Dance will be held Saturday April 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Wampsville Firemen’s Hall to help raise awareness of child abuse and cancer in the community. Proceeds from the event will be donated to a local child abuse association and a family battling cancer.

Tickets sell for $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Children younger than 5 admitted free.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Dining & Entertainment, Oneida, Wampsville, Youth Tagged With: , ,

Local Students Receive Academic Recognition

April 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Elmira College Releases Dean’s List

Elmira College has released its dean’s list for academic achievement for the fall 2011 term. The dean’s list recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the fall 2011 academic term.

Kara Maison, class of 2013 of Canastota, is majoring in speech and hearing; Bethanie Paddock, class of 2013, of DeRuyter, is majoring in psychology and Taylor Jeffris, 2014 of Madison, is majoring in Mathematics.

Eaton, Sherburne Residents Among Oneonta Students Inducted into Honor Society

(Eaton, Sherburne) The following local residents were among 123 new members inducted into the SUNY Oneonta chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national scholastic honor society for college freshmen, during a ceremony in the Hunt College Union Ballroom on March 11.

Among them were Jamison Maciag of Eaton and Hannah Weinell of Sherburne.

With 365 chapters nationwide, Phi Eta Sigma promotes excellence through recognition programs and scholarship competitions. New members qualify by achieving grade-point averages of at least 3.5 during their first semester or year in college.

Cazenovia’s Pietrafesa Named to Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall

(Cazenovia) Caleb Pietrafesa, son of Mrs. Daphne Pietrafesa of Cazenovia, was named to the winter term 2012 dean’s list at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn. Choate Rosemary Hall is an independent secondary school enrolling 850 boarding and day students from 39 states and 46 countries.

Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi

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

Anthony Meccariello of Sherburne graduated with an associate’s degree in carpentry and building trades; Aaron Twiss of Chittenango, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts management.

Residents Achieve Dean’s List at SUNY Delhi

The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the fall 2011 semester by achieving the dean’s list at the SUNY College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have an academic average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Tyler Jones of Cazenovia, a veterinary technology management major; and Jessica Zbydniewski of Hamilton, a liberal arts – general studies major.

DeRuyter’s Rheinheimer Named to Binghamton University Dean’s List

William W. Rheinheimer of DeRuyter received academic honors from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University by making the university’s dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester.

Binghamton University Students Receive Academic Honors

The following students received academic honors from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University: Kathryn E. Cherny of Cazenovia, Carly G. Galek of Kirkville, Luca J. Bottoni of Bridgeport, Naomi E. Reichard of Earlville and Joshua R. Bonville of Wampsville.

Filed Under: Bridgeport-Lakeport, Canastota, Cazenovia, Chittenango, DeRuyter, Earlville, Eaton, Education, Hamilton, Kirkville, Madison, Sherburne, Wampsville, Youth
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