(Oneida, NY – Feb. 2012) School-aged children can learn the secrets of snowflakes in Winter Wonders at the Oneida Public Library with Michele Ryan Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.
Children will learn how snowflakes are formed and how varied they can be, while doing their own experiment in snowflakes.
The program is free. For more information, stop by the Oneida Library, 220 Broad St., or call 363-3050.
(Town of Sullivan, NY – Feb. 2012) The town of Sullivan Parks & Recreation Department, combined with the Knights of Columbus will be holding their Annual Foul Shooting Contest on Saturday Feb. 11 at the Chittenango Middle School from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This program is open to all boys and girls ages 7 to 18 as of Jan. 1.
Registration is onsite beginning at 10:30 a.m. Try your luck and test your skill.
Trophies will be awarded to the top scoring boys and girls in their age groups. Parents, come cheer on the children.
For additional information, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 687-3471.
Course Participants learn about large animal safety and management practices at the Morrisville State College Dairy Complex.
(Morrisville, NY – Feb. 2012) Do you know youth who are 14-15 years old who want or do work on a farm? If so this course is for them!
The 2012 Agricultural Safety and Certification Program is scheduled to begin in late February. It is against the law for an employer to hire a person less than 16 years of age to operate farm tractors or machinery. An exception is made for the 14- or 15-year-old who has completed this approved safety course.
Even though family members and those over 16 are not required by law to take the course, it is a good idea for any potential new operator. The objective of this course is to reduce the number of injuries and deaths resulting from farm-related accidents, especially with young people in Madison County.
Those who satisfactorily complete the course will receive the certificate, which allows them to work for hire at age 14 and 15. Employers must request a copy of this certificate from young employees.
You must be 14 in order to take this course for a certificate.
Again this year, a special emphasis will be offered involving lawn mowers and other lawn, yard and garden equipment; information gained in this course is applicable to most home and yard work involving younger machinery operators.
In order to qualify for the certificate, participants must attend scheduled class sessions, complete the workbook provided, pass a written exam and complete the practical driving exam. The 4-H Tractor Safety and Certification Course class fee will be $10 for the manual and printed materials. The fee will be collected at the first session.
This program is a cooperative effort of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County, the Madison County FFA Agricultural Programs and Morrisville State College.
Pre-enrollment is required. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County 4-H Program, P.O. Box 1209, Eaton Street, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408 or call (315) 684-3001 to enroll or for more information.
(Oneida, NY – Feb. 2012) The Oneida Area Civic Chorale is offering a $300 scholarship to an area high school senior who has displayed musical talent in school and community performances and plans to engage in musical study beyond high school as a music major or in extracurricular areas.
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a performance tape or CD displaying solo and/or ensemble achievements, a short written explanation of how the award money would be used and a letter of recommendation from a music teacher. An interview with selected candidates may be requested before a final decision is made.
The scholarship will be awarded in May.
Applications and tapes/CDs must be received by April 1. Applications may be obtained from music teachers and guidance counselors at local high schools or by calling Kitty Warner at (315) 363-9667, and should be submitted to the Oneida Area Civic Chorale Senior Scholarship, 431 Broad St., Oneida, N.Y. 13421.
(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2012) Canastota’s Liam Douglass has his hands full in this match at home. Douglass scored in virtually every bout and even found time to do pushups to keep himself occupied in between his five contests.
Raider wrestler Edric Brooks is in control of his opponent, winning this match and giving a good account of himself throughout the day at a youth wrestling tournament held in Canastota Jan. 22.
Kenneth Relyea looks for the pin on his way to a win. This was the Canastota wrestler’s second ever wrestling tournament. (Photos by Jim Scheid)
(Brookfield, NY) The Madison County Fairgrounds Board of Directors is busy making plans for the 2012 Fair slated to take place July 12 through 15.
Over the recent long holiday weekend, five members of the Madison County Fair Board traveled to Rochester to attend the 124th annual New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention At the convention it was announced that once again the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and New York State Showpeople’s Association are in process of accepting applications for their annual scholarship program, which will award up to ten $1,000 scholarships in 2012.
These scholarship are available to students who are New York state residents, who currently are (or have previously been) active in a fair that is a member of the NYSAAF or the NYSSA and who plan to attend (or already attend) college in pursuit of a degree.
The fair where you have been active or the NYSSA must endorse your application and will submit it for you. Madison County Fair President Jeff Mayne will gladly accept applications at the Beaver Den Diner in Brookfield or mail to Madison County Fair, P.O. Box 114, 1968 Fairgrounds Road, Brookfield, N.Y. 13314.
The deadline for applications is Friday, April 13.
For further information on the scholarship program and application forms, visit nyfairs.org/scholarship.htm; visit us at madisoncountyfairny.com.
(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2012) The Canastota Youth Wrestling Club, Inc. donated a check for $1,000 to Tim Tyler. Tyler is a former wrestler from Canastota going through his second battle with Lymphoma.
Tyler has traveled to Rochester, New York City and Texas to receive treatments. Tyler has a wife Jenny and two children, eight year old Emma and four year old Andrew.
Adults in the picture from left to right are Coach Will Hook, John Tyler (brother of Tim), John Tyler Sr., Kathy Tyler (parents of Tim) and Jennifer Hook (treasurer of the club). Also in the picture are members of the Canastota Youth Wrestling Club, Inc.
Submitted by Don Logan
(Chittenango, NY – Jan. 2012) Oxford Academy, was this year’s host to the 6th District American Legion Oratorical Contest. On Jan. 14, five students recited portions of the Constitution. They all spoke clearly and enthusiastically from just memory, it’s just amazing!
Pictured from left are Sam Aldridge from Milford, Karlene Becker from Chittenango, Nidhi Shah from Horseheads, Michael Freeman from Walton and Amanda Thornton from Marathon. After the judges had scored each student, Michael Freeman will move on to the Zone level, at Mohawk C.S. Feb. 4. Each student won a scholarship award.
Monday, January 30, 2012
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Impact Committee – Madison County Promise January 17
3:02 p.m. and 8:02 p.m.: Oneida Rotary Club Meeting with Rich Vindigni “Ireland”
3:31 p.m. and 8:31 p.m.: Town of Sullivan Board Meeting of January 18
3:52 p.m. and 8:52 p.m.: Oneidas Club with Pat Albaugh – OPL Budget Vote
4:11 p.m. and 9:11 p.m.: Oneida Common Council Budget Meeting of January 17
Tuesday, January 31
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Oneida Public Library Presents: John Taibe “Oneida’s Third Rail”
3:29 p.m. and 8:29 p.m.: Oneida Public Library Presents: Cheryl Pula “The Children’s Crusade”
– The 8th Army Air Force in World War II
Wednesday, February 1
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Canastota Central Schools Board of Education Meeting of January 24
3:54 p.m. and 8:54 p.m.: Oneidas Club Meeting with Elise Allen: “The Market Place”
4:16 p.m. and 9:16 p.m.: City of Sherrill Commission Meeting of January 23
Thursday, February 2
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.: CAC Series: Oneida County Office for the Aging: “ Services and Programs for Seniors”
2:51 p.m. and 7:51 p.m.: Oneida Rotary Club Meeting, with Mike Healy “Oneida Healthcare Web Site”
3:10 p.m. and 8:10 p.m.: Village of Vernon Board Meeting of January 23
Colgate Bookstore news
By Heather Elia
(Hamilton, NY – Feb. 2012) The Colgate Bookstore will host a Fantastic French children’s program Thursday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. in the Class of 2003 Events Room at 3 Utica St. Children ages 5 through 9 are invited to learn a little French with a silly wolf who wants to change his color.
An interactive read-aloud will be followed by French learning games, a craft, take-home activities and a colorful snack. The program is free. Pre-registration (315-228-6944 or helia@colgate.edu) is encouraged but not required.
The featured story will be Le loup qui voulait changer de couleur/The Wolf Who Wanted to Change His Color. In this amusing picture book, ideal for beginning learners of French, Mr. Wolf is in a bad mood because he’s tired of always being the same shade of black. So he decides to try out some other colors, to see how it feels to be someone else.
At first it seems like a good idea, but the process quickly becomes more complicated. Will Mr. Wolf find a new hue that is just right, or will he learn to be happy just the way he is?
The program will be led by Kerry Linden, founder & instructor of Fantastic French enrichment classes. The learning will focus on French words for greetings, colors, numbers, animals and days of the week.
Contact the Bookstore at (315) 228-6944 with any questions.
Heather Elia is marketing coordinator for the Colgate Bookstore.
YMCA News
(Oneida, NY – Feb. 2012) The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley and Weldon Entertainment, an Oneida based multi-faceted entertainment company, are collaborating on a benefit to raise funds for the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children.
The event will begin with a softball game at Vet’s Field in Oneida at 10 a.m. on Saturday Feb. 11. Following the games, from 2 to 10 p.m. a pasta dinner complete with bread, salad and beverages will be served at the Oneida Family Y, 701 Seneca St. The food will be donated by Flo’s Diner in Canastota.
Included in the evening will be live music with Krusin Kountry from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by Mike McKay from 5 to 8 p.m. basket and 50/50 raffles plus a mega 50/50 raffle.
You may pre-order tickets to the post-game event by visiting Game Zone located at 173 Madison St. in Oneida or by contacting Jacob W. Smith at 315-420-6444; you may also purchase tickets at the Y the day of the event. Preorder: $15 per person or $20 per couple; at door: $20 per person or $25 per couple. Children under 12 pay $6.
For additional special rates available, visit weldonentertainment.com. Your ticket price will include 10 basket raffle tickets for a single and 15 basket raffle tickets per couple. Jungle gym for kids will be set up at the Y also. Credit Cards will be accepted at the door and during the event for raffles.
If you are interested in signing up for the softball game or if you have any other questions, call Jacob Smith at 420.6444. Free t-shirt to all softball participants.
(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)
