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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Comes to 13032 Residents

March 12, 2012 By 1 Comment

Canastota Public Library News

(Canastota, NY – March 2012) The Canastota Public Library will be signing up children in the 13032 Zip Code to be a part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at the Canastota School District’s Health and Wellness Fair during March.

Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, preschool children and their families in the Canastota area will be able to receive the gift of a specially selected book each month.

There is no cost for this program and families will be able to sign their children up for this great resource at the Canastota School District’s Health and Wellness Fair: A Community Celebration on Thursday, March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The only requirement is that the children be between the ages of birth and 5 years old and reside in the 13032 area code.  Interested parents and children should stop by the Canastota Public Library’s booth for more information and to register their children.  If families are not available to attend the Health and Wellness Fair to sign up, they should stop in at the Canastota Public Library at 102 W. Center St. to pick up a registration brochure.

Dolly Parton began this program in her county in 1996.  Since that time nearly 17,000 communities in the United States and Canada are involved in Dolly-sponsored library/literacy programs.  By mailing high quality, age-appropriate books directly to their homes, Dolly wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could insure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income.

Canastota was selected as the initial site for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library by the Coalition.  Since there are so many day care providers and day care centers in the area, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library could really make a difference in the lives of children in this community.   Currently, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for the 13032 area code is possible through a grant to the Madison County Literacy Coalition from the Central New York Community Foundation.

 

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Zupan Wins State Title

March 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Zupan

 

 

Pictured from top is Zupan, Conklin and Finnochiaro.

Canastota’s Travis Conklin scores back points with a headlock against Section II wrestler Joe Sprung from Berne-Knox-Westerlo. Conklin goes on to win this match by a score of 9-5. This was Conklin’s third win at the New York State Wrestling Championships putting himself in position to place, ultimately taking sixth in the 220 lb. weight class.

The Division II New York State Public High School Wrestling Championships were held at the Times-Union Center in Albany Feb. 24 and 25.

Anthony Finnochiaro gets in deep on a shot in his Championship match against Holley’s Quinton Murphy of Section V. The Raider wrestler had his hands full coming up on the short end of a 7-3 decision against the four time New York State Champion at 138 lbs.

Zack Zupan wins the Division II New York State Wrestling Championships held at the Times-Union Center in Albany. The finals match was a tactical one against Nick Mitchell from Frewsburg of Section VI. Zupan’s early takedown was enough to insure the win at 170 lbs., making him the first Canastota wrestler to win a State title since 1994.

 

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Learn How To Use Microsoft Word

March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Canastota, NY – March 2012) Due to popular demand, The Canastota Public Library will offer two more opportunities for people to attend a Microsoft Word evening Computer Class.

The classes will be offered on Tuesday March 13 and on Tuesday March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  You need only attend one session.  In this class, Instructor Pat McLeod, a Morrisville College intern, will review Microsoft Word 2010 Basics.  There is no cost for this program.

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics teaches you how to use Word.  It is designed for a beginner and includes entering and editing text, using spell and grammar check, basic formatting and more.

Please contact the library to reserve space for this evening class as space is limited by calling the library at 697-7030.  The Microsoft Word evening class will be held on the second floor of the library in the Carnegie Room.

Located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota, the library is a timeless community resource for you and your family.

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March In To The Library

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Canastota Public Library news

By Elizabeth Totten

(Canastota, NY – March 2012) Historically, March was considered to be the beginning of the Roman ‘work year.’  In thinking about that, I am wondering if it isn’t too late to think of March as a new beginning for us.  Surely spring is right around the bend and we’ll soon see the trees begin to bud and the green of flowers reach through the earth to extend their leaves to the sun.

So I am considering March, a first of the year for me, as well.  And, at the library, there are always ways to reinvent oneself.  In addition to our books, magazines, and videos, we have some great programs planned for the month of March.  Many of these are programs that we can use to learn something new about art, about ourselves, about our community.

During March, there will be an art exhibit at the Canastota Library of the works of Stephen Perrone (acrylics) and Ralph Martell (photography).  While Martell takes you along on his journeys throughout the world, Perrone will take you to the far reaches of his mind.  An artist’s reception will be held on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Canastota Library’s Lawson Community Room.  The art exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Since March is Women’s History Month, Liz Metzger and Tish Dickinson will present “From Quill to Blog.”  The duo will explore the viewpoints of women expressed in their writing over the past millennium.  From Abelard’s Heloise and the extraordinary Hildegard of Bingen, through the reigns of Elizabeth I and Victoria, to pioneer women and those who lived through the Civil War and World War II, women share insights that are as surprising as they are profound.  The presentation is one of the Canalside Talks for 2011 and will be held on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m.

Computer Classes are still being held at the library during March.  Classes will be held on each day from 10 a.m. to noon and the same subject will be discussed again from 2 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon.  Reservations are recommended.  The classes are as follows

Tuesday, March 6            Introduction to Computers

Thursday, March 8          Job Search Skills

Tuesday, March 13           How to Download EBooks & Audiobooks

Thursday, March 15         Job Search Skills, Part 2

Tuesday, March 20           Windows 7 Overview

Thursday, March 22         Job Skills Part 3

Tuesday, March 27           Website Building Basics

The Canastota Public Library is one of the areas best resources for all of us.  Whether we are in need of a place to meet or are interesting about a new subject, the library has the information you need to get you started in a new direction this March.  Please check out our webpage for information on regular programming that is also being offered in March.  You can see our events calendar at canastotalibrary.org.

 

 

 

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Learn how to use Microsoft Word

February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Canastota Public Library news

(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2012) The Canastota Public Library is holding a special evening Computer Class on Tuesday Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. In this class, Instructor Pat McLeod will review Microsoft Word 2010 Basics.

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics teaches you how to use Word. It is designed for a beginner and includes entering and editing text, using spell and grammar check, basic formatting and more.

This special evening class is being offered as demand for classes continues to increase.  Both morning and afternoon classes have been filled to capacity at the library.  Please contact the library to reserve space for this evening class as space is limited. (The library’s telephone number is 697-7030). The Microsoft Word evening class will be held on the second floor of the library in the Carnegie Room.

The public may also drop in during Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to obtain help on any of the services that the trainers offer including but not limited to digital literacy training, workforce training to help job seekers with locating employment opportunities, resume preparation, test preparation, interviewing skills, teleconferencing, job research, completion of online applications, assistance for small businesses and access to essential e-government and other online resources for healthcare, education, social services and citizenship.

Located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota, the library is a timeless community resource for you and your family.

 

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Students Receive GED with help from Tutors

February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Canastota Public Library news

By Elizabeth Totten

(Canastota, NY) On Thursday Jan. 12, the Canastota Public Library held a celebration for nine students who recently received their GED. These students all studied with tutors at the library through the Madison County Reads Ahead Adult Literacy Program.

The celebration included time with family, friends and tutors and included a graduation cake and other refreshments. The students all received certificates of completion as well.

“We decided to go back for our GED after we had our son, Draven,” said Ashley Gladle.

Ashley and her fiancé, Cory Bennett, started the GED process about two years ago.  Just before taking the GED test, Bennett got a job with Thermold in Canastota as a machine operator.  In preparing for the test, Bennett worked with tutor Clark Brown and Gladle worked with tutor Josie Forbes.

“Now, we’ll just need to stay ahead of Draven as we go through life,” noted Bennett.

Other recipients included cousins, Anthony Roscoe III and Christi Johnston.  They decided that they would work towards their GED together. They both said they encouraged each other, failed some things together, but ultimately they passed the GED testing together.

“I just wanted to better myself and go on to further my career,” said Johnston who is currently a student at Utica School of Commerce majoring in General Administration.

Her cousin, Anthony Roscoe III, is interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts field. One day he would like to own his own pastry shop.

Retired teacher, Kathy Stagnitti, worked with the cousins to prepare for the GED testing.  She said that becoming a tutor has been very fulfilling for her. She indicated that many students do keep in touch with her to fill her in on their next steps in their educational journey.

“I believe in self-fulfilling prophecies,” Stagnitti said, “If you tell someone they can succeed, they will!”

Those who obtained their GED included Kimberly M. Boeding, Sharon M. Everspaugh, Cory J. Bennett, Ashley M. Gladle, Christi E. Johnston, Anthony J. Roscoe III, Marion E. Hoch-Schmidtka, Mason M.A. Schwarz, and John W. Snyder.

The proud tutors of these included Clair Hessmer, Karen Czerkies, Clark Brown, Josie Forbes, Kathy Stagnitti and Morris Atwood.

Over the past two program years, 29 students have earned the GED Diploma throughout Madison County.

For more information on the Madison County Reads Ahead Adult Literacy Program, contact Patricia Graham, Program Coordinator, or Morris Atwood, Program Consultant at the Oneida Public Library at 363-3050.

For information on obtaining a tutor at the Canastota Public Library through the program, stop in at the library or call Local Coordinator Karen Czerkies at the library for an appointment.  The Canastota Public Library is located at 102 W. Center Street.

For additional information, call the library at 697-7030.

Elizabeth Totten provides public relations for the Canastota Public Library.

 

 

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Canastota FBLA does well at District 7 Meeting

February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Canastota FBLA 7 2012

 

Pictured front row from left are Jacob Fleming and Derick Trost; row two Hafeezah Lewis, Marissa Williams, Emily Collins, Holly Wilkinson, Alyssa Drummond, Bobbi Jo Hannan and Ariel Orcutt; row three Ms. Elizabeth Garofalo, Anthony Mitchell, Aida Munoz, Linda Liu, Shea Foster and John Nirelli and in row four are Kevin Hoyt, Josh Baan and Jason Quaglia.

(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2012) The Canastota FBLA-PBL chapter attended the annual Spring District Meeting held at Herkimer BOCES in Herkimer Friday Feb. 3. Seventeen Canastota High School students attended the all-day event along with nearly 200 students and 11 chapters from Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties.

The activities of the day included written and performance competitive events in the areas of business and technology. Canastota High School came away with several awards including several students advancing directly to the state level. The New York State Leadership Conference will be held in Rochester during April.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. (FBLA-PBL) is a nonprofit career and technical student organization that prepares students for careers in business and business education. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

To learn more, see FBLA-PBL’s website at www.fbla-pbl.org or call (800) FBLA-WIN.

Results:

Elimination Events – 1st and 2nd Place advance to the State Leadership Conference, 3rd place serve as alternates

Basic Decision Making – Jacob Fleming – 1st Place

Client Services – John Nirelli – 3rd Place

Impromptu Speaking – Derick Trost – 3rd Place

Job Interview – Bobbi Jo Hannan – 1st Place

Public Speaking 1 – Ariel Orcutt – 1st Place

Public Speaking 2 – Josh Bazan – 2nd Place

Battle of the Chapters

1st Place – Ariel Orcutt

3rd Place – Derick Trost

Business Calculations

1st Place – Jason Quaglia

4th Place – Linda Liu

Business Communications

1st Place – Josh Bazan

Business Procedures

3rd Place – Marissa Williams

4th Place – Alyssa Drummond

Desktop Publishing

4th Place – Emily Collins

Entrepreneurship – Team

2nd Place – Josh Bazan

2nd Place – John Nirelli

FBLA Principles and Procedures – 9-10

1st Place – Ariel Orcutt

2nd Place – Jacob Fleming

FBLA Principles and Procedures – 11-12

1st Place – Bobbi Jo Hannan

Global Business

1st Place – Linda Liu

5th Place –Aida Munoz

Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure

3rd Place – Derick Trost

Introduction to Word Processing

1st Place – Hafeezah Lewis

Management Decision Making

1st Place – Ariel Orcutt

2nd Place – Aida Munoz

3rd Place – Hafeezah Lewis

Sports Management

4th Place – John Nirelli

Store Window Display

3rd Place – Melissa McGovern

4th Place – Aida Munoz

4th Place – Marissa Williams

Word Processing 11

4th Place – Holly Wilkinson

 

 

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Knitters’ Work on Display at Canastota Library

February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Canastota Public Library News

By Elizabeth Totten

(Canastota, NY – Feb. 2012) February is a very busy month at the Canastota Public Library.  With several programs and talks beginning, the library also begins its regular children’s weekly programming this month.

The Works of the Canastota Knitters will be on display in the library’s Lawson Community Room during the month. The knitters display will illustrate various stitches, techniques and yarn.  An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 beginning at 1pm.

The Canal Museum Talks will continue at the library on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7pm.  Matthew Urtz, the Madison County Historian will talk about “Madison County’s Contribution to US History.” Madison County was the home to some of the most innovative thinkers in American history.

Baby & Me Lap Sit with Miss Angela will begin Feb. 15 through May 23.  The program will run every Wednesday at 10am.

Thursdays at 10am is our Preschool Story Time. Bring your preschooler for stories, games, crafts and a snack. This program will be held Thursday mornings beginning Thursday, Feb. 16 and will continue through Thursday, May 24.

The Canastota Libra-Teens will begin meeting every Wednesday afternoon after school. This group (grades 6 and up) will create fiction, hear speakers, make crafts and a whole lot more. The group meets from Feb. 15 through May 25 at 4:30p.m. If school is not in session there is no Librateen meeting.

The Isle of Man and More will the subject of a presentation at the Library on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7pm.  Director Liz Metzger will offer a presentation on her recent trip to United Kingdom and the Isle of Man.  Liz led a Rotary Cultural Exchange of medical professionals to England. Light refreshments will be served.

The Canastota Coupon Clippers welcome Jessica Jones who will provide an “Extreme Couponing” program Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6:30pm. This presentation was rescheduled from a January date.  The cost for this program is $10 per person which pays for the binder and handouts. Coupon Clippers meet the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the library at 7pm.

The Canastota Scrapbookers meet the second Monday evening of every month at the library in the Lawson Community Room.  The group meets at 5:30pm. Bring your own photos and supplies and come out to work with us.

The library is home for two Writer’s Groups. One group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoon (3 – 5pm) of each month and is hosted by Tish and Dean Dickinson in the Lawson Community Room.  The second group meets on the second and fourth Monday evening of each month beginning at 6:30pm in the library’s Carnegie Room.

We have two knitting groups that meet at the Canastota Public Library.  The Knight Time Knitters meet every Thursday evening from 6 – 8 pm.  The Friday Morning Knitters meet each Friday at 10am – noon.

The last Wednesday of every month is the library’s Book Chat.  The book discussion begins at 1pm in the Lawson Community Room.  February’s meeting will be on Feb. 29.  The discussion will be featuring, “Lonesome Dove,” by Larry McMurtry.  Books are available at the library.

Elizabeth Totten provides public relations for the library. For more information on these events and our regular weekly programming, visit canastotalibrary.org and click on the Mid-York Calendar of Events.

 

 

 

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Canastota Wins League Title

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Morris

 

(Canastota, NY 0 Jan. 2012) Starting off the night for Canastota is heavyweight Jacob Morris. Using a cradle, Morris gets a pin in 4:33 against Sherburne-Earlville’s Tom Cleveland. The Canastota vs. Sherburne-Earlville match was held Jan. 18 at Canastota. This was the last home match of the season for Canastota, Senior Night, and was for the league title. Canastota won by a score of 46-27 to stay unbeaten at 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Center State Conference.

Getting back into the lineup after an injury is Raiders wrestler Joe Tiller. Tiller started his match off against Sherburne-Earlville’s Brian Meade with three consecutive takedowns and went on to win by a score of 20-8.

It took less than a minute for Canastota’s Anthony Finocchiaro to register a pin over Sherburne-Earlville’s Ryan Wilcox. This was senior night and for Finocchiaro, his last victory in front of the home crowd. Canastota wins the league title and stays unbeaten at 12-0. (Photos by Jim Scheid)

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Canastota Library holds Computer Classes through March

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Elizabeth Totten

(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2012) Tech Tuesdays and Computer Therapy Thursdays are being held at the Canastota Public Library through the month of March.  Mid York Library System (MYLS) is the recipient of a grant to create a Public Computer Center (PCC).  The PCC has been located primarily in Utica at the Mid York Headquarters until this month. On a trial basis, the PCC has moved five laptop computers to the Canastota Public Library to offer programs to our patrons. Knowledgeable instructors are also on hand to provide the classes.

In February, eight additional programs will be provided on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  These programs include Microsoft Word 2010 Basics, Photoshop Basics, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics, Website Building Basics, LearningExpress and Job Now, How to Download E-books and Audio books, Microsoft Publisher 2010 Basics and Basic Internet Security and Computer Maintenance Part 1.  The classes will be held in the library’s Lawson Community Room on the lower level of the library.  You must reserve a spot for these sessions as there are limited computers for the training.  Call the library to reserve your spot today at 697-7030.

Microsoft Word 2010 Basics teaches you how to use Word. It is designed for a beginner and includes entering and editing text, using spell and grammar check, basic formatting and more.  It will be taught on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Photoshop Basics will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7 and will help the first time Photoshop user understand the Photoshop workspaces, palettes and tools.

In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics, students will learn how to create an interesting and professional looking publication for school or work using the program.  PowerPoint will be taught on Thursday, Feb. 9.

On Tuesday, Feb. 14, students will learn the Basics of Website Building.  In the class, attention will be given to the webpage standards/elements such as page width, white spaces, headers, title, headings, alignment, images and more.

LearningExpress & Job Now will be provided on Thursday, Feb. 16.  This class is great for the unemployed or underemployed as it covers two computer/internet job searches, test preparation, and lifelong learning resources through the MidYork Library System.  LearningExpress provides an extensive collection of online resources and drop-box services to job seekers and continuing educational learners.

How to Download E-Books and Audio Books is our most popular class.  This program will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10am.  This hands-on class walks participants through the very simple steps of downloading eBooks and Audio books to a computer or mobile devise.  Participants may bring their own laptops or mobile devices to these sessions.

You can learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher 2010 on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the library.  This software allows you to create, personalize, and share a range of publications and marketing materials.  The class teaches you to access and edit Publisher templates, specifically a flyer and certificate for personal and/or business use.

For those who have a home computer, you may want to sign up for the Basic Internet Security & Computer Maintenance Class.  Part one of the class will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28.  The class teaches you how to use free software to keep your computer safe from infections or viruses while using the internet.  The class also reviews the maintenance that is required to keep your PC working in optimal condition.

The public may also drop in during Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am until 4pm to obtain help on any of the services that the trainers offer including but not limited to digital literacy training, workforce training to help job seekers with locating employment opportunities, resume preparation, test preparation, interviewing skills, teleconferencing, job research, completion of online applications, assistance for small businesses and access to essential e-government and other online resources for healthcare, education, social services and citizenship.

Located at 102 W. Center Street in Canastota, the library is a timeless community resource for you and your family. Elizabeth Totten provides Public Relations for the library.

 

 

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Youth Wrestlers Hold Tournament

January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Stokes

 

(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2012) The Canastota Youth Wrestling Club, Inc hosted a youth wrestling tournament on Sunday Jan. 8 at the Canastota High School. Two gyms were used and seven different matches were going on all at once. Seventeen kids from the club competed. Wrestling for Canastota at home is Konnor Stokes (pictured).  Stokes is in controls of this match and eventually gets a pin while taking second place.

Also pictured: Looking for the pin in the Titletown IV Youth Wrestling Tournament held in Canastota is Keenan Winters. Winters is a member of the host team, Canastota Youth Wrestling Club, Inc.

 

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Canastota Library’s ‘Friends’ Seek Used Books for Ongoing Sale

January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Canastota, NY- Jan. 2012) The Friends of the Canastota Public Library are looking for a few good books!  Currently, the group is looking for fiction in both paperback and hard cover.  The books should be gently used and in good condition.

If you have books that you are interested in donating to the library, just bag them up and drop them off at the library during regular library hours.

The Friends of the Canastota Public Library hold an ongoing book sale in the lower level of the library.  The Friends can accept gently used hard and soft cover books, books on CD and audio cassette, DVDs, CDs, and VHS Tapes.  Books should be in good condition, without any rips or tears.  Books should also be clean or free from any writing, mold or mildew.  Unfortunately, the Friends cannot accept encyclopedias, text books or Reader’s Digest Condensed books as they have found that there is no market for the resale of these books.

To volunteer your time to the Friends of the Library, feel free to leave your name at the library and a member of the Friends Group will contact you.  If you have any questions about book donations, please contact the library at (315) 697-7030.  The Canastota Public Library is located at 102 W. Center Street.

 

 

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