North Country People
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Comings and goings
Potsdam
Assists in India: Sandhya Parikh,physician assistant in Canton-Potsdam Hospital's Chemical Dependence Services, recently traveled to India to provide free medical care to indigent patients in Gujarat, India, through the Shree Santram Janseva Mandir, a free and sliding-scale clinic operated by the Shree Santram Janseva Trust, Nadiad, Gujarat.
Ms. Parikh treated 50 patients in August and September, some who walked more than 15 miles to receive aid.
The Santram Mandir is a temple in Nadiad, Gujarat, dedicated to a Hindu saint who is said to have performed charitable work in Gujarat in the 1800s. The trust continues the work, providing charity to the poor, such as the work in the medical clinic.
For more information on Canton-Potsdam Hospital's recovery services or the free clinic in India, contact Carolyn White, director of chemical dependency services, at 261-5954.
Winners
Brasher Falls
Winners: Zachary Richardsreceived first place, raising the most money for Brasher Falls' CROP Walk, and received a $100 gift certificate from Prima Bella's Restaurant, Brasher Falls.Karolee Hibbert,second place in donations, received a $20 gift certificate from IGA, Brasher Falls.
The walk, held Sunday, Oct. 25 in Brasher Falls, had approximately 35 walkers, raising a total of $1,600 to battle hunger and poverty.
Armed forces
Basic training
Throughout the area
Graduates basic training:Several north country residents have graduated from basic military training.
At Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas:
Air Force AirmanCassandra R. Stoodley,daughter and stepdaughter of Christopher and Terri Stoodley, County Route 75, Adams. She is a 2009 graduate of Belleville Henderson Central School, Belleville.
Air National Guard Airman 1st ClassBryan A. Pfeiffer,son of Joseph and Nancy Pfeiffer, Hawkinsville Road, Boonville. He is a 2008 graduate of Adirondack Central School, Boonville.
Air Force AirmanMitchell R. Simmons,son of Frank Simmons, Canton.
Air Force Airman 1st ClassSteven E. Finster,son of John and Debbera Finster, Keyser Road, Evans Mills. The airman is a 2004 graduate of Indian River Central School, Philadelphia.
Air Force AirmanMitchell E. Hayes,son of Melissa Hayes, Route 37, Evans Mills. Hayes is a 2006 graduate of Indian River Central School, Philadelphia.
Air Force AirmanAlexander M. Turner,son of Linda Turner, Goulds Corners Road, Evans Mills. Mr. Turner is a 2009 graduate of Indian River Central School, Philadelphia.
Air Force AirmanCody J. Brown,son of Julie Perry, County Route 24, and Stephen Brown, Lovers Lane Road, both of Malone. He is a 2008 graduate of Franklin Academy, Malone.
Air Force AirmanMichael A. Rolfe,son of Kevin Manke, Ogdensburg, and Rebecca Rolfe, Ruddy Road, Chase Mills. Mr. Rolfe is a 2009 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy.
Air Force AirmanStephanie M. Esposito,daughter of Paul Dirolf, River Street, Saranac Lake, and Diane French, Keeseville. She is a 2009 graduate of Ausable Valley Central School, Clintonville.
Air National Guard Airman 1st ClassNicholas E. Carl,son of Robert Carl, Contessa Lane, Watertown. Mr. Carl is a 2005 graduate of Watertown High School.
Air Force AirmanCassie L. Burnett,daughter of Denise Bonnville, County Route 51, Winthrop, and James Douglas, Boland Road, Richville. She is a 2008 graduate of St. Lawrence Central School, Brasher Falls.
At Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.:
Navy Seaman RecruitJoshua M. Hardy,son of Kathy L. Hardy, Boonville, and Richard K. Hardy, Boonville. Mr. Hardy is a 2009 graduate of Adirondack Central School, Boonville.
Navy SeamanMaureen R. Healt,a 2005 graduate of Adirondack Central School, Boonville.
Navy Seaman RecruitKaleb M. Brailsford,son of Natalie A. Brailsford, Massena, and Robert Brailsford, Massena. Mr. Brailsford is a 2009 graduate of Massena Central School.
Navy Seaman RecruitBenjamin R. Greer,son of Lorraine J. and Richard A. Greer, Potsdam. He is a 2009 graduate of Potsdam Central School.
At U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center, Cape May, N.J.:
Coast Guard Seaman RecruitJade M. Maharan,daughter of Nancy and William Maharan, Alexandria Bay. She is a 2002 graduate of Immaculate Heart Central High School, Watertown.
Coast Guard SeamanAndris Blumbergs,son of Edite Blumbergs, Lake Placid, and Mark Bimonte, Lake Placid. He is a 2009 graduate of National Sports Academy of Lake Placid.
At Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.:
Army Pvt.Carmine R. Cruz,son of Rafael Cruz, County Road 36, Norfolk. Mr. Cruz is a 2005 graduate of Massena Central School.
Comings and goings
Ogdensburg, Star Lake
Return from deployment:Army Sgt.Sean M. Questel,son of Thomas R. Questel, Lee Road, Ogdensburg, is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to the Iraqi theater of operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Questel, a medical sergeant with nine years of military service, is normally assigned to the 520th Medical Company at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Army Pfc.Marc D. Beck,son of Giselle A. Beck, Schenectady, and grandson of Fred E. and Theresa L. Stotzer, Star Lake, has returned to the U.S. after a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Beck, a radio and communications security repairer with two years of military service, is normally assigned to the 98th Maintenance Company, Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. He is a 2003 graduate of Clifton-Fine Central School, Star Lake.
Gouverneur
Enters Uniformed Services University:Air Force 2nd Lt.Mark A. Lamson,son of Paul M. and Carol A. Lamson, Route 812, Gouverneur, has entered into the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., as a first-year medical student of a four-year program. The lieutenant graduated in 2005 from Gouverneur Central School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2009 from Clarkson University, Potsdam.
Course completions
LaFargeville, Massena
Graduate from Army training course:Three north country residents have graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leaders Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.
Andrew T. Bognaski,son of Vincent E. and Karleen H. Bognaski, LaFargeville, is a 2007 graduate of LaFargeville Central School. He is a student at Clarkson University, Potsdam.
Christian J. Park,son of Joseph S. and Melanie J. Park, Riverside Drive, Massena, is a 2009 graduate of St. Lawrence Central School, Brasher Falls.
Gregory T. Hewitt,son of Thomas A. Hewitt, Route 12, Watertown, and Eileen A. Hewitt, Charlotte, N.C., is a student at Clarkson University, Potsdam.
Watertown
Graduates from leader development course:Catherine Q. Deren,daughter of Arthur W. and Elizabeth Q. Deren, Clinton Street, Watertown, graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The cadet is a student at Canisius College, Buffalo.
Honored
Watertown
Receives medal:Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacy A. Smith, daughter of Army Sgt. Maj. Mark D. and Pamela A. Smith, Watertown, received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement as an integral member of the color guard at Navy Information Operations Command, Md. Ms. Smith is a 2007 graduate of Carthage Central School and joined the Navy in February 2008.
High schools
Honored
Clayton
Students honored: Daniel Bowman and Julianne Rhinebeck,students at Thousand Island Central School, Clayton, recently were named school winners for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. Both students were selected Oct. 28 as finalists on the state level.
Mr. Bowman is a class officer and member of the Honor Society, varsity club and K-Island Gears and participates in soccer, basketball and golf. He volunteers at St. Mary's Church, Thousand Islands Booster Club, Youth Commission and Coaches vs. Cancer and is a Franciscan Mystery Player.
Ms. Rhinebeck is a class officer and student council president and a member of the Honor Society, student council, varsity club, select vocal ensemble and drama club. She participates in swimming and diving and volunteers at Thousand Island Art Center, Thousand Islands Booster Club, American Red Cross, Coaches vs. Cancer and Relay for Life and is a Theresa Clement Dance Assistant and People to People Ambassador (China.)
Mr. Bowman and Ms. Rhinebeck are both in the top 7 percent of their class with a grade point average of 94 or above and enrolled and completed AP and honors courses.
Henderson
National finalist:Timothy M. Forrester,Henderson, was a national finalist in the agricultural processing-entrepreneurship/placement proficiency award program at the 82nd FFA National Convention from Oct. 21 to 24 in Indianapolis, Ind.
A son of Daryl and Mary Forrester, Henderson, and president of the Belleville Henderson Central School FFA, he began a fish-cleaning business six years ago at Henchen Marina in Henderson Harbor and has cleaned well over 10,000 fish a year since then. He leases space on a dock, where hundreds of fishermen over the years have brought their fish for him to clean and process.
Mr. Forrester was also an agricultural business finalist in September at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass.
Colleges
Dean's list
The following north country residents recently were named to the dean's list at their colleges or universities:
Rochester Institute
of Technology
To receive dean's list honors at RIT, students must be registered for and complete at least 12 credit hours in the quarter, receive a grade point average of 3.40 or higher and receive no grades of I, F, E or D for any course.
Winthrop
Timothy J. Moulton, sophomore, civil engineering. Mr. Moulton, son of Ray and Kathleen Moulton, is a 2002 graduate of the Christian Fellowship Academy Homeschool Program.
Graduates
The following north country residents recently received degrees from their colleges or universities:
University of New
Hampshire, Durham, N.H.
Wanakena
Luke D. Ziemba, doctorate, earth and environmental science, June. Mr. Ziemba, son of Dave and Susan Ziemba, Wanakena, is a fellow at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va. He is a graduate of Clifton Fine Central School, Star Lake, and received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Ziemba and his wife, Amy Durham Ziemba, have one son, Peter.
Honored
Adams Center
Joins society: Joanna J. Fassett,Adams Center, was recently elected to St. Lawrence University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national academic honor society.
Ms. Fassett, a graduate of South Jefferson Central School, Adams, is a senior at SLU, majoring in philosophy with a minor in English writing.
Internships
Throughout the area
Internships:Several north country students at SUNY Oswego are participating in fall internships through the college's Experience-Based Education Program.
Black River
Jada E. Runner, senior, psychology, Integrative Counseling Services, Oswego
Copenhagen
Alyssia B. Hullender, senior, human development, Children's Home of Jefferson County, Watertown
Lacona
Kelsey R. Hodge, senior, wellness management, A Place for Peace, Oswego
Pulaski
Travis L. Bulluck, senior, human development, Sheldon House, Oswego
Saranac Lake
Brian L. Trotter, junior, human development, Riley Elementary School, Oswego
Tupper Lake
Erica L. Salamy, senior, human development, Oswego YMCA
Watertown
Kady L. Boynton, senior, wellness management, the Children's Clinic at Watertown High School
