SUNY COBLESKILL WOMEN’S SOCCER OPENS YEAR RANKED SIXTH IN NAC WESTERN DIVISION COACHES POLL

Cobleskill, N.Y.: The SUNY Cobleskill women’s soccer team will open the 2022 season ranked sixth in the initial North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Western Division Coaches Poll. Under the direction of first-year head coach Chukwuma Asala the Fighting Tigers make their return to the pitch for the first-time post Covid. 

After the program being on hiatus since 2020 the new Fighting Tiger Head Coach sees the pre-season ranking as expected but is looking at the season as a chance to take the program in a new direction.  

“I want us to grow as a program and establish a culture that can develop into a NAC Championship caliber program.” Said Asala. “Covid and the coach leaving last year prior to the pre-season really did a number on us. A lot of programs struggled with these situations, but we were decimated. So, this year we are starting from scratch and making this a total rebuilding year.” 

This year’s edition of the Orange & Black will feature a pair of players who were a part of the Fighting Tigers prior to the pandemic. Junior defender Lilah Ward, Arlington, Vt., Arlington Memorial High School, returns as does senior forward Julia Howard, Elizaville, N.Y., Germantown High School/Monroe College, who scored three goals in 2019 returning to Cobleskill after a stint at junior college power Monroe College.  

Among the newcomers the Cobleskill will be counting on first-year midfielder Jessica Carney, Hopkinton, N.H., Hopkinton High School, a New Hampshire All-State Team selection who has shown creativity in the midfield and first-year forward Ashlynn DeRonda, Saugerties, N.Y., Saugerties High School, a speedy forward who can put pressure on the opposition’s defense. 

Between the pipes, the Fighting Tigers will initially look to the goalie tandem of sophomore Alexis Minnoe, Syracuse, N.Y., Cicero-North Syracuse High School, and first-year Brianna Rogers, Canton, N.Y., Hugh C. Williams High School, top protect the net.  

Cobleskill will open the season on Thursday September 2 when they travel to Morrisville, N.Y. for a non-league meeting with the Mustangs of Morrisville State College beginning at 8:00 p.m.  

2022 NAC Women’s Soccer Coaches Poll Results: 

Western Division Standings 

Rank	Team	Points
1.	SUNY Delhi	33 (4)*
T-2.	Cazenovia College	26 (1)*
T-2.	SUNY Canton	26 (1)*
4.	Northern Vermont Johnson	17
5.	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	15
6.	SUNY Cobleskill	9

*Denotes First Place Votes 

Eastern Division Standings 

Rank	Team	Points
1.	Husson University	35 (5)*
2.	University of Maine-Farmington	27 (1)*
3.	Thomas College	24
4.	Maine Maritime Academy	22
5.	University of Maine-Presque Isle	10
6.	Northern Vermont-Lyndon	8

*Denotes First Place Votes 

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FIGHTING TIGER MEN’S SOCCER OPENS 2022 SEASON RANKED FIFTH IN NAC WESTERN DIVISION PRE-SEASON COACHES POLL

Cobleskill, N.Y.: The SUNY Cobleskill men’s soccer team will open the 2022 campaign ranked fifth overall in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Western Division Pre-Season Coaches Poll. The Fighting Tigers are coming off a 2021 season that saw them post a 4-12 overall record including a 3-6 mark against NAC opponents closing the year with a loss to SUNY Poly in the opening round of the league’s divisional play-off tournament.  

With the upcoming season fast approaching Fighting Tiger Head Coach Joseph Machado is anxious to the year to begin and excited about what lays ahead for his squad.  

“We’re excited for the new season in the NAC,” said Machado. “Last year was a learning experience in terms of what to expect and how to deal with things like travel and the style of play. Now it is time to take what we learned and apply it this year. 

Among the returning players who will be counted on this season are the team’s two leading scorers, senior defender Tanner Reisman, Youngstown, N.Y., Greece-Athena High School, and junior midfielder Cater Ciavardoni, Latham, N.Y., Shaker High School, who each tallied four goals and an assist on the year. Senior defender Ben Kessler, Eastport, N.Y., St. Anthony’s High Schoolalso returns after a season that saw him play a key role in anchoring the defense while passing out a pair of assists. 

The recruiting class will feature several newcomers who could become contributors to the program in the form of first-year midfielder Tanner Reisman, Youngstown, N.Y., Greece-Athena High School, first-year defender Dominic Ciano, Walden, N.Y., Valley Central High School, and first-year forward Trevor Masocco, Eden, N.Y., Eden High School. 

When evaluating the roster and the upcoming season, Coach Machado sees that this is a different Fighting Tiger version over last year.  

“We are definitely grittier and tougher defensively especially as our younger players learn to play Fighting Tiger soccer. Our DNA as a team has changed over the last year as we’ve gotten older and more experienced.” 

The Orange & Black will open the season when they host the Trailblazers of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) for a non-conference match-up at the college’s Soccer/Lacrosse Complex with kick-off slated for 4:00 PM 

2022 NAC Men’s Soccer Coaches Poll Results: 

Western Division Standings 

Rank	Team	Points
1.	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	33 (5)*
2.	SUNY Canton	28 (1)*
3.	Cazenovia College	26
4.	SUNY Delhi	19
5.	SUNY Cobleskill	14
6.	Northern Vermont Johnson	9

*Denotes First Place Votes 

Eastern Division Standings 

Rank	Team	Points
1.	Husson University	35 (5)*
2.	Maine Maritime Acadmey	29 (1)*
3.	University of Maine-Farmington	22
4.	University of Maine-Presque Isle	19
5.	Thomas College	15
6.	Northern Vermont-Lyndon	6

*Denotes First Place Votes 

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Brand-New Turf Field at SUNY Delhi

SUNY Delhi will hold a ribbon-cutting and naming ceremony for the brand-new athletic turf field on campus this Thursday ahead of the first athletic game of the season in which SUNY Delhi's men's soccer team will face Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The naming ceremony will take place at 3:45 p.m. on the turf field, next to the Bubble on upper campus. The turf field will be named after Neil Riddell '62, a SUNY Delhi alum and lead donor for the construction of the field.

A photo of the new turf field is attached.

The new all-sports turf field is a signature addition to SUNY Delhi Broncos NCAA Division III athletic facilities, becoming home to some of SUNY Delhi's most competitive teams, including women's soccer, men's soccer, and men's lacrosse. In addition to an athlete-friendly playing surface, the facility brings modern amenities such as sports lighting, clocks, and a sound system to the spectator and fan experience. The new turf field allows SUNY Delhi's accomplished student-athletes to train and compete at the highest level.

"This ceremony highlights what is possible when a person finds their purpose, follows their passion, and lives a life of integrity and service," says Dr. Mary Bonderoff. "This beautiful new field, made possible in large part by Neil Riddell's unwavering commitment to SUNY Delhi, will serve our student-athletes and campus for generations to come."

Mr. Riddell, a member of the SUNY Delhi Athletics Hall of Fame and former Vice President of the College Foundation at Delhi, Inc. Board of trustees, graduated from SUNY Delhi with a degree in business in 1962. Mr. Riddell served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and spent his career running agricultural and real estate businesses throughout Central New York. Mr. Riddell supports and volunteers for many organizations "to pay it forward because people have helped me in my times of need." An avid sports enthusiast, he still officiates college soccer and high school soccer and basketball games at age 80.

For more information on the turf field and SUNY Delhi athletics, please visit delhibroncos.com or contact Athletic Director Bob Backus at 607-746-4677 or backusrh@delhi.edu.

For information on the College Foundation at Delhi and giving, please contact the VP for College Advancement Michael Sullivan at 607-746-4538 or sullivmt@delhi.edu.

View Online: http://delhi.meritpages.com/news/Advisory-Ribbon-Cutting-Ceremony-for-Brand-New-Turf-Field-at-SUNY-Delhi/29028

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Free Admission at September 24 Exploration Day

Exploration Days at Hanford Mills continue to give visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of engaging activities and explore the mill. Our September 24th Exploration Day, Metal at the Mill, will focus on the sustainable use of metal. Thanks to a generous sponsorship by NYCM Insurance, admission to this Exploration Day will be free. Staff will demonstrate the waterwheel and historic machines in the Mill throughout the day. Historic cooking demonstrations will take place in the Hanford Farmhouse through 2pm. Enjoy a performance by the Stoddard Hollow String Band from 12 – 3pm.

SUNY Delhi’s Sustainability Program and Green Team will display a solar-powered battery system where people can charge their cell phones. Learn more about SUNY Delhi’s new bachelor’s program in Sustainability and why sustainability matters to every aspect of our world.

The 6th Annual Catskill Conquest Rally, sponsored by the Historic Automobile Endurance Runs, will rumble through the Catskills with a a mid- to late-afternoon stop at Hanford Mills. We invite you to come and see these unique historic cars. 

Hanford Mills will also host the Catskills Folk Connections exhibit, “Folk Art in Metal.” The exhibit features five artists, whose work in metal varies from traditional blacksmithed hardware and hand-hammered copper bowls to modern metal furniture, and from whirlygigs made from Volkswagen Beetle parts to ingenious figures created from tools, kitchen utensils, and old musical instruments.

We will post updates about this Exploration Day, and the one on October 15, on social media and our website.

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State Police Investigate Motorcycle Death in Hunter

On August 28, 2022, at approximately 6:36 p.m. State Police from the Hunter barracks responded to a motorcycle crash on State Route 23A in the town of Hunter. Investigation revealed that Luke F. Niosi, age 24 from the town of Coxsackie, was operating a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle westbound on State Route 23A when he failed to keep right and crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck a guide-rail. Greene County Paramedics arrived on scene and began life saving measures. They transported Niosi to Columbia Memorial Hospital by ambulance. He was pronounced deceased while en-route to the hospital.

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SUNY Delhi Kicks off 2022-23 Academic Year

1,100 new students welcomed on campus and online this fall

DELHI, NY (08/26/2022) SUNY Delhi welcomed new students for the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday, August 25. This year's incoming cohort consists of over 1,100 students. Approximately 900 are residential and commuting students, while 215 will be studying online. The students were selected from a pool of nearly 4,600 applicants, an increase from the previous year. Geographically, the incoming class represents 55 New York counties and roughly 20 U.S. states. The five most popular majors at SUNY Delhi this year are veterinary science technology, nursing, construction, architecture, and mechatronics. New academic offerings this year include associate programs in baking and pastry arts and biology and bachelor's programs applied communication, baking and pastry arts management, and sustainability.

Addressing new students at convocation, SUNY Delhi's Officer-in-Chief Mary Bonderoff said, "You've made an excellent choice in coming to Delhi. Our student-centered approach means that everything we do revolves around helping you succeed in and out of the classroom. No matter what you are studying, you are getting a state-of-the-art curriculum that teaches you the latest skills and knowledge that employers are looking for out in the workforce. Take advantage of the opportunities around you and leave your mark on Delhi. Your impact matters."

Welcome weekend for new students includes academic sessions and social events to prepare them for a successful start to their college journey.Returning students will move in on Sunday, August 28, bringing the total number of students at SUNY Delhi to 2,656. Classes for all students are scheduled to begin Monday, August 29.

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Lots to Do at Landis in September!

Lots to Do at Landis in September!

Bird Feeder Making Workshop

Saturday, September 3, 2:00 -3:00 PM

Writing with a Nature Theme

Sunday, September 4, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Drumming at Landis

Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 PM

Preparing for the Fall Plant Sale

Thursday, September 8, 1:00 PM

Friday, September 9, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pick of the Pots (POPs): A Members-Only Fall Plant Sale Preview Party

Friday September 9, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Grit-N-Whiskey, Live at Landis Full Moon Music Series

Friday, September 9, 7:00 PM

Landis Book Sale Saturday at the Fall Plant Sale

Saturday  September 10, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday, September 11, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Landis Book Sale Sunday at the Fall Plant Sale

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Writing with a Nature Theme

Sunday, September 18, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Drumming at Landis

Wednesday, September 21, 6:30 PM 

Fall Flower and Seed Walk

Sunday, September 25, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

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$100,000 in Awards for 2022 Rmain Available from the Community Foundation of Otsego County.

[SPRINGFIELD CENTER, NY] From student mental health, to Oneonta downtown revitalization, to the Juneteenth Festival, the Community Foundation of Otsego County (CFOC) has awarded 13 grants totaling over $104,000 throughout Otsego County in 2022. But we still have one-third of the year ahead and another $100,00 left to award.

For the remainder of 2022, the CFOC invites applications from Otsego County nonprofits. We want to channel the creativity, know-how, and responsiveness of nonprofits to build their capacity to address county priorities. What do we mean by capacity building? Some examples:

• Supporting efforts to meet increased needs

• Adopting new methods of serving existing constituencies

• Experimenting with new ideas

• Trying new methods to deliver services

• Identifying and meeting the needs of underserved segments of the community

• Enhancing communication capabilities to reach constituents

 

If your Otsego County nonprofit organization is thinking about expanding services or considering new ideas, the CFOC may be able to help. We are looking for nonprofits that seek to address one or more of the following priorities:

1. Meeting Immediate Human Needs

2. Promoting Economic Development

3. Social Justice

4. Addressing one (or more) of the following priorities identified in the Foundation’s Community Survey:

• mental health

• access to quality childcare

• lack of transportation

• substance abuse

• the arts

• social isolation of the elderly

• women’s issues

• addressing the needs of undocumented immigrants

• revitalizing downtowns.

 

The Community Foundation of Otsego County funds existing 501(c)(3) nonprofits within Otsego County, NY, or groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

For more details, a full list of awards, and application information, visit the CFOC at: www.cfotsego.org/2021-award-cycle/

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MHTS Hosting 10th Annual Postcard Show

The Mountain Top Historical Society on Route 23A in Haines Falls will be opening its Ulster and Delaware Train Station for the 10th year to host postcard collectors and dealers. Beginning at 10:00 AM and remaining open until 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, John Duda and others will be there to share their latest acquisitions with the focus on the Catskills and the Mountain Top area. Stop by to look around, chat with the dealers and fellow collectors and, possibly, find that special card you need for your collection.

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ASF’s Multi-Sport Summer Camps Come to a Close

WINDHAM – For the past two weeks, the Adaptive Sports Foundation hosted two Multi-Sport Summer Camps, bringing in a total of 12 participants for two four-day camps filled with fun outdoor activities. The camps took place on August 17-20 and August 24-17. 

This was the second year of the organization’s revamped summer camps after a long hiatus. The ASF brought the program back last year due to increased interest in a summer program for people with disabilities that wanted to participate in outdoor sports. 

Each camp session had similar schedules, as there were a lot of outdoor activities held at Camp Oh-Neh-Tah and Silver Lake, a morning at Christman’s Windham House learning some golf tips, a hiking session and a day at Heidi Ruehlmann’s Alpaca Farm, located in nearby Prattsville.

Camp Oh-Neh-Tah provides a great place for all sorts of outdoor activities. The ASF stores its kayaks and paddle boards down by Silver Lake, giving campers the opportunity to pick out a boat and learn proper kayaking techniques out on the water, all with volunteer and lifeguard supervision. When not on the lake, the participants were able to ride some of the ASF’s mountain bikes around the campgrounds, play lawn games like cornhole or grab a basketball and shoot some hoops.

Christman’s Windham House hosted the program for one morning during each of the sessions, allowing participants to spend some time on its practice green and driving range. This gave the campers an opportunity to learn proper golf skills and techniques.

A new and exciting event the ASF’s Multi-Sport Summer Camp features is a trip to a local alpaca farm. Frank Cabrera, a volunteer regularly seen at the ASF’s Adaptive Skateboard Camp, takes care of a herd of Alpacas owned by Ruehlmann. They allowed the ASF campers to spend a day during each session feeding and interacting with the animals. That entailed the participants holding a piece of fruit or some oats and showing the alpacas, who then would come over and take them right out of their hands. It was a fun and different activity that the campers really seemed to have enjoyed.  

The Adaptive Sports Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides profound and life changing experiences for children and adults with physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses through outdoor physical activity, education, support and community.

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SUNY Cobleskill Introduces Cannabis Science Minor in Fall 2022 Semester

COBLESKILL, N.Y. – SUNY Cobleskill is launching a new program in Cannabis Science, available to current students as a seven-credit specialization minor. The pathway in Cannabis Science will provide students with an in-depth exploration of the cannabis industry from seed to final product. The curriculum covers the complex process of cannabis production, management and cultivation,  breeding, laws and regulations, harvesting, extraction and more.

Fulfillment requirements consist of seven total credits: Cannabis Management (online class, 2 credits), Cannabis Harvest & Analysis (hands-on, 2 credits), and Cannabis Cultivation (hands-on, 3 credits). Upon successful completion of this minor, students will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the cannabis industry; explain a variety of production and processing techniques and evaluate market trends.

Cultivation and research are now integrated into hands-on field studies in the Plant Science program,  introducing hemp production techniques, varietal trials in the field and greenhouse, and the agronomics of production. The curriculum is also adding extraction and plant and extract analysis to lab and field/greenhouse work. The program partners with businesses who look to use cannabis for food, fiber, and fuel. Both hemp and marijuana belong to the same species: Cannabis sativa.

 

SUNY Cobleskill began conducting industrial hemp research during the 2018 growing season, investigating the incidence and impact that diseases within New York may have on the crop, which had not been grown in the area for more than 100 years. In 2021, the College was awarded $50,000 for program innovations to develop two acres of industrial hemp for cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinoids such as CBG, terpenes, and flavonoids, including two varieties bred by students.

 

Governor Hochul signed legislation earlier this year creating a new Conditional Adult-use Cannabis Cultivator license, establishing a pathway for eligible hemp growers to apply for a license to grow cannabis for the forthcoming adult-use cannabis market in New York State.

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Bovina Farmers' Market Thursday, August 25, 4-7 pm

Bovina Farmers Market is back this Thursday, August 25, 4-7 pm, behind the Creamery just off of main street Bovina, 50 Creamery Road, Bovina, NY 13740. We'll have farm-fresh veggies and fruit, pasture-raised meats, maple syrup, flower essences, artisan crafts, and more!   Mike Herman returns to play the Country Blues guitar and Health on Wheels is our food vendor.   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on what fruit, veggies, farm, and craft products our fabulous vendors are bringing!

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SUNY Cobleskill’s Ecological Restoration Program Awarded Grant to Establish the Cobleskill Creek Riparian Forest Trail

 

Project will protect land surrounding Cobleskill Creek and includes the creation of an accessible trail for public and educational use

 

 

COBLESKILL, N.Y. – The Laura Jane Musser Fund has awarded an Environmental Initiative Grant of $29,200 to SUNY Cobleskill in support of the Cobleskill Creek Riparian Forest Trail. The College’s goals for this project are to protect and restore the riparian forests along Cobleskill Creek to enhance the ecosystem and to promote open space utilization for the College and the community.  

 

The Cobleskill Creek Watershed has both agricultural and human development. These land uses have impacted the watershed by altering the hydrology and water quality. Additionally, this region has experienced significant flooding in recent years and more frequent, high-intensity storms are predicted as the climate continues to change.  

 

This project hopes to foster resilient ecosystems in Schoharie County by restoring native upland and lowland forests that have increased water holding capacity, are less prone to erosion, and filter water of poor quality. These forests will support biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, and increase corridor connectivity for species that have declined due to habitat loss.

 

In addition, the project will create recreational space for students and faculty of SUNY Cobleskill and members of the public. The trail design includes considerations for residents who lack natural spaces in close proximity to where they live, work, or go to school, such as Schoharie County’s seniors, elementary and pre-school-aged children, and people with physical disabilities. The flat walking path will be accessible to all abilities and be marked throughout with interpretive and educational signage. 

The College has established parking lots at both ends of the trail, providing easy access for users. 

 

SUNY Cobleskill will manage the trail for use in various educational purposes. Much of the trail building and maintenance work would be done collaboratively between the Plant Science department, the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Science department, the Agricultural Engineering department, and Athletics. Together, these groups will work to ensure the success and sustainability of the new trail and tree plantings. 

 

In the spring of 2021, an Ecological Restoration class planted 800 trees and shrubs representing 22 species, stretching from the campus’ main entry points from Route 7 to the Cobleskill Creek. The forest is expected to provide canopy coverage to the area in about ten to 15 years. Ecological Restoration at SUNY Cobleskill introduces students to methods for restoring ecosystems common throughout North America and provides students with the tools and techniques necessary for planning, implementing, and evaluating restoration projects.  

 

The Laura Jane Musser Fund assists public or not-for-profit entities to initiate or implement projects that enhance the ecological integrity of publicly-owned open spaces, while encouraging compatible human activities. The Fund’s goal is to promote public use of open space that improves a community’s quality of life and public health, while also ensuring the protection of healthy, viable and sustainable ecosystems by protecting or restoring habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species.

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