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Honored
Massena
Receives honor: Lindsey Helmer Hazelton,Jamesville, was recently selected as a 2009 Greater Syracuse 40 Under 40. Mrs. Hazelton, a partner with Hancock & Estabrook, LLP, Syracuse, was honored at a luncheon on Nov. 12 at the Oncenter, Syracuse. She represents management clients and previously served on the board of directors for Enable, Syracuse, and Cornell Alumni Association of Central New York, Syracuse. Mrs. Hazelton lives in Jamesville with her husband, David, and two sons. She is the daughter of Bill and Noreen Helmer, Massena.
Potsdam
Honored:Michele Leroux, Potsdam,director of Potsdam Physical Therapy, was employee of the month of November at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam. Ms. Leroux, who started at CPH in 2008, has worked to streamline multiple hospital procedures and implemented the joint replacement class, that ensures patients become familiar with their recovery treatment plan prior to surgery. In addition to the honor, she received a dish garden, designated parking space and Potsdam gift certificates.
Winners
Throughout the area
Winners:The winners have been announced for the Sunshine Dental, Watertown, annualGood Deeds Contest. Winners were chosen for their significant contributions to their communities.
First place
Tyler Constance, Alexandria Central School, Alexandria Bay
Second place
Natasha Herbert, Carthage Central High School
Third place
Casey Porter, South Jefferson Central School, Clarke Middle School, Adams
Honorable mentions
Cole Hallett, South Jefferson Central School, Clarke Middle School, Adams
Michael Mariotto, Watertown High School
Maggie Pogue, Carthage Central School
Amelia Renaud, Carthage Central School
Nicole Schuerfeld, General Brown Central School, Dexter
Devin Terry, South Jefferson Central School, Clarke Middle School, Adams
Winners:Northern New York Duplicate Bridge Club scores.
Oct. 26: Helen Keohane and Mai Liinve came in first, Ron Cooper and Emmeline Morris came in second, and Bobbe Katzman and Susan Favreau came in third.
Oct. 28: Gloria Rothschild and Ada Jane Northrop were first, Veronica Jeffers and Helen Keohane were second, Barbara Hanrahan-White and the Rev. Leo Wiley were third, and Margaret Wiley and Nancy Stenard were fourth.
Oct. 30: Emmeline Morris and Charles Evans were first, Gloria Rothschild and Ruth Condon were second, and Father Leo Wiley and Helen Keohane were third.
Nov. 2: Bobbe Katzman and Judy Vespa were first, and Ada Jane Northrop with Ruth Condon, and Emmeline Morris with Gloria Rothschild were second and third.
Nov. 4: Ruth Condon and Ada Jane Northrop were in first place, Ron Cooper and Gloria Rothschild in second place, and Bobbe Katzman and Helen Keohane in third place.
Nov. 6: Ada Jane Northrop and Carol Cooper were first, Ruth Fish and Hope Metcalf were second, and Ruth Condon and Alice LeRoy were third.
Nov. 9: Ada Jane Northrop and Gloria Rothschild were first, and Susan Favreau and Judy Vespa were second.
Nov. 11: Helen Keohane and Ruth Condon in first, John Northrop and Gloria Rothschild in second, and Shirly Warren and Ada Jane Northrop in third.
Nov. 13: Helen Keohane and Ada Jane Northrop were first and Bobbe Katzman and Father Leo Wiley were second.
Armed forces
Promoted
Throughout the area
Promoted:The following Northern New York members of the Army National Guard recently received promotions.
Alexandria Bay
Joseph Robillard, Troop A 2-101 Cavalry, promoted to sergeant
Carthage
Donald Spence, Joint Forces Headquarters, promoted to master sergeant
Copenhagen
Jason Brockway, 102 Maintenance Company, promoted to sergeant
Hermon
Trisha Hogle, 138th Public Affairs Detachment, promoted to private
Natural Bridge
Justin Mcgillicuddy, 102 Maintenance Company, promoted to private
Sackets Harbor
Reginald Sanders, Headquarters, 153rd Troop Command, promoted to colonel
Theresa
Timothy Crytser, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-108 Infantry, promoted to staff sergeant
Watertown
Christopher Cooley, Det. 1 Headquarters, 42nd Infantry Division, promoted to private 1st Class
John Sargent, 102 Maintenance Company, promoted to sergeant
High schools
Honored
Throughout the Area
Students honored:The LeRay de Chaumont chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution presented pins and certificates to local area students at the annual Good Citizens Program on Nov. 14. Each participating school chose one student for the honor. Winners of the essay contest were also announced. First place in the contest will have her entry placed into the districtwide competition.
Alexandria Central School
Teagan Ward
Belleville-Henderson Central School, Belleville
Eryne Daymont
Carthage Central School
Jessica Corpus
Copenhagen Central School
Kayla McNamara
Faith Fellowship Christian School, Watertown
Ivy Brack
Immaculate Heart Central School, Watertown
Thomas J. Roman II
Indian River Central School, Philadelphia
Emily Moore
LaFargeville Central School
Emily Pitts
Lowville Central School
Katherine O'Brien
Lyme Central School, Chaumont
Brittany Sharlow
Sackets Harbor Central School
Natalie DelPrete
South Jefferson Central School, Adams
Schally Washburn
Thousand Islands Central School, Clayton
Juliann Rhinebeck
Watertown High School
Laura Schimpf
Essay Contest
First place — Laura Schimpf
Second place — Emily Moore
Third Place — Thomas J. Roman II
Colleges
Graduates
The following north country residents recently received degrees from their colleges or universities:
Throughout the area
Candidates:The following local students attending SUNY Oswego are candidates for bachelor degrees this month.
Adams
Melanie A. Hogaboom, English
Kaci D. Joels, elementary education
Whitney M. Roberts, elementary education, cum laude
Adams Center
Vanessa C. Docteur, psychology
Belleville
Sierra M. Sidmore, public justice
Black River
Jada E. Runner, psychology
Boonville
Alyssa D. Mitchell, fine arts
Castorland
Janelle B. Halko, zoology
Copenhagen
Cynthia L. Cooper, business administration, summa cum laude
Alyssia B. Hullender, human development
Evans Mills
Cija M. Tanner, psychology, cum laude
Lacona
Kelsey R. Hodge, wellness management, cum laude
Lorraine
Jennifer E. Potter, public justice
Lowville
Rebecca L. Kaban, secondary education
Stephen M. Peck, history
Mannsville
Kelly D. Rutter, business administration, cum laude
Ogdensburg
Ethen E. Ericksen, communication
Pulaski
Michelle L. Finch, communications, magna cum laude
Danielle K. Lasell, elementary education
Rebekah L. Quick, creative writing
Danielle C. Schickling, art
Sandy Creek
Lisa A. Bachar, psychology
Saranac Lake
Connor P. Kelly, technology education
Tupper Lake
Erin E. Santerre, management accounting, magna cum laude
Watertown
Kady L. Boynton, wellness management, magna cum laude
Brianne R. Frizzell, business administration
Amber L. Gressler, elementary education
Gretchen K. Kirch, psychology
Jason T. Ramspott, history
Jayme S. Taylor, elementary education, cum laude
Studying abroad
Throughout the area
Studying abroad:The following local students are studying abroad this semester through the St. Lawrence University, Canton, international study program.
Adams
Kari G. Elliott, class of 2011, France. Ms. Elliott is a graduate of Belleville Henderson Central School, Belleville.
Canton
Grace E. Archibald, class of 2011, Australia. Ms. Archibald is a graduate of Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton.
Jillian H. Locke, class of 2012, Japan. Ms. Locke is a graduate of Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton.
Brittanie M. Taillon, class of 2011, England. Ms. Taillon is a graduate of Hugh C. Williams High School, Canton.
Hermon
Erica I. Allen, class of 2011, Japan. Ms. Allen graduated from Hermon-DeKalb Central School, DeKalb Junction.
Watertown
Briana M. Felice, class of 2010, England. Ms. Felice is a graduate of Watertown High School.
Julia A. Sprague, class of 2011, Denmark. Ms. Sprague is a graduate of Watertown High School.
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