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NEAC Conference Honors 43 Cobleskill Student-Athletes with Scholar-Athlete Awards

Written By Editor on 8/20/18 | 8/20/18

Cobleskill, N.Y. – The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced today that 43 SUNY Cobleskill student-athletes have been selected as recipients of the league's Scholar-Athlete Awards for the 2017-18 academic year. In order to be eligible for the award, recipients most have earned a 3.40 grade point average (GPA) or higher during the academic year. For the 2017-18 academic year, 890 student-athletes from the league's 14 full-member institutions and six associate member institutions received NEAC Scholar-Athlete honors representing 36 states, Puerto Rico and 15 different countries.

During the 2017-17, the 318 student-athletes in the Fighting Tigers program posted an overall GPA of 2.75 with 147 student-athletes earning over a 3.0 GPA for the year. This marks the most NEAC Scholar-Athlete Award honorees in program history since Cobleskill joined the conference in 2008.

"I am proud of our student-athletes for their efforts in the classroom and on the field of play," said SUNY Cobleskill Director of Athletics Marie Curran-Headley. “I am also proud of the direction and efforts our coaching staff has taken in finding and recruiting quality young people who are capable of such impressive success at the NCAA level of competition"
The 43 NEAC Scholar-Athlete Award honorees marks the most honored with the award in program history since the Fighting Tigers joined the conference in 2008.
SUNY COBLESKILL NORTH EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 2017-18 SCHOLAR- ATHLETE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Daniel Beavers
Fr.
Cobleskill, N.Y.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Matthew Blumer
Fr.
Jordan, N.Y.
Ag. Engineering
Caliber Bolt
Sr.
Castleton, N.Y.
Bio-Technology
Anthony Bouchard
Sr.
Wantagh, N.Y.
Renewable Energy
Jacob Bunker
Fr.
Broadalbin, N.Y.
Animal Science
Nate Carinci
Jr.
Oneida, N.Y.
Business Administration
Katie Clute
Sr.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Wildlife Management
Gabrielle Danthine
Jr.
Sloansville, N.Y.
Business Administration
Sean Degnan
Jr.
Monroe, N.Y.
Information Technology
Mouhamed Diop
So.
Manhattan, N.Y.
Business Administration
Joseph Fitzgerald
Sr.
Washingtonville, N.Y.
Turfgrass Management
Alli Fortin
Fr.
Riverdale, N.Y.
Information Technology
Mike Girolamo
Jr.
Waverly, N.Y.
Culinary Arts
Jill Gordon
Fr.
Rockyhill, Conn.
Animal Science
Mary Greagan
Sr.
Selkirk, N.Y.
Wildlife Management
Will Griffin
So.
Schoharie, N.Y.
Accounting
Colin Hizny
Jr.
Endicott, N.Y.
Business Administration
Hannah Hoffman
Sr.
Troy, N.Y.
Sports Management
McKenzie Holbert
Jr.
Sauquoit, N.Y.
Early Childhood
Karyn Knaul
Fr.
Central Square, N.Y.
Early Childhood
Cody Latimer
Jr.
Maryville, N.Y.
Renewable Energy
Eric Lilland
Jr.
Saugerties, N.Y.
Psychology
Olivia Madison
So.
Sharon Springs, N.Y.
Social Sciences
Alexia Massaroni
Fr.
Worcester, N.Y.
Animal Science
Annelyse Matzinger
So.
Cogan Station, Pa
Wildlife Management
Ashley Maye
So.
Westport, N.Y.
Culinary Arts
Josh Mazur
Fr.
Terryville, Conn.
Business Administration
Ja'Quan McGill
Jr.
Brockport, N.Y.
Business Administration
Islam Mustafa
Sr.
Gloversville, N.Y.
Information Technology
Abigail O'Brien
So.
Stockton, N.Y.
Horticulture
Fred Peters
Fr.
Guilderland, N.Y.
Wildlife Management
Joslen Pettit
Sr.
Gloversville, N.Y.
Communications
Quinn Porter
Jr.
Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Animal Science
Emily Potter
So.
Fort Plain, N.Y.
Animal Science
Michelle Randall
Fr.
Mattapoisett, Mass.
Animal Science
Shannan Rooney
Fr.
Staten Island, N.Y.
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Jordan Spina
Jr.
Worcester, N.Y.
Business Administration
Stacey Sprague
So.
Grand Gorge, N.Y.
Business Administration
Samantha Springstead
So.
Staten Island, N.Y.
Animal Science
David Vosatka
Sr.
Schenevus, N.Y.
Business Administration
Cory Walton
Fr.
South Headley, Mass.
Business Administration
Katrina Weingarten
So.
Carlisle, N.Y.
Business Administration
Zach Wightman
Sr.
Kerhonkson, N.Y.
Horticulture

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SUNY Men's Cross Country Primed for Campaign

After the opening day of the SUNY Cobleskill’s men’s cross country team’s pre-season training camp, it was apparent that there were a number of new faces in the mix. After a 2017 campaign that saw the Fighting Tigers place third at the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Championships, post one invitational victory and record a pair of second place invitational; there appeared to be many questions about the 2018 season after the graduation and loss of nine lettermen.

With the departure of one of the program’s most successful classes the questions facing head coach Mitchell Tomaszkiewicz are numerous as he enters his 26th year at the helm of the program. But as usual the Fighting Tiger mentor has his own spin on the situation.

“At some point athletes are going to graduate and leave your program. That’s what they are supposed to do,” said Tomaszkiewicz. “Every year is different and this year we are most likely going to have to do more teaching and long term developmental work given our team’s composition than in recent past years. However the goal of contending for a NEAC Championship remains the one constant from year-to-year regardless of the rosters composition. This year is no exception.”

Leading the way for the Fighting Tigers this season will be junior Scott LeBoeuf, Rochdale, Mass., Leicester High School, who earned Third Team All-NEAC honors in 2017 and senior Josh Foust, West Sand Lake, N.Y., Averill Park High School, who will be looking to rebound from an injury plagued 2017 season after earning Third Team All-NEAC Team honorees and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Team honors in 2016.

The recruiting class is highlighted by freshman Dillon VanDemortel, Newark, N.Y., Newark High School, a 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B All-State honoree in track & field in the 3200-meters and a First Team All-NYSPHAA  Class B Section V honoree in Cross Country along with freshman Britton Cook, Corning, N.Y., Corning High School, a member of Corning High School’s NYSPHAA Class A State Championship team and freshman Nick Merando, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Walter Panas High School, who has shown promise in the early season workouts.

The Fighting Tigers will open the 2018 season on Saturday when they will host the Fighting Tiger Short Course Invite on the college’s cross country course beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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SUNY Women's Cross Country Prepares for Season

With the 2018 cross country season fast approaching the SUNY Cobleskill women’s cross country team will look noticeably different this season than in previous years with the departure of five letter winners including four runners who earned All-North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) honors during their careers and led the Fighting Tigers to a third place finish at the conference championship meet in 2017.

As he begins his 26th year at the helm of the Cobleskill program head coach Mitchell Tomaszkiewicz has an interesting take on the upcoming campaign.

“While we are clearly not the team we have been in the past, that usually includes a number of returning letter winners, we are an interesting group which has the possibility of becoming something special,” said Tomaszkiewicz. “At some point people have to graduate or move on so as a coach; you just deal with it. But the overall goal of contending for the conference title is something that remains constant from year-to-year. This year is no exception.”

The Fighting Tigers will be led by returning sophomore Katie Hotaling, Albany, N.Y., Watervliet High School, who earned All-NEAC conference honors as a freshman along with sophomore Samantha Cipkas, Granby, Conn., Granby High School, who lettered during her rookie season.

The recruiting class will feature three talented freshman in Natalie Honken, Endicott, N.Y. Seton Catholic High School, who earned All-Southern Tier Athletic Conference Track & Field honoree in the 1500 meters, Gabriella Decker, Galway, N.Y., Galway High School, an All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) selection in cross country and Ayla Erwin, Jamesville, N.Y., Jamesville-DeWitt High School, a member of Jamesville-DeWitt High School’s New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) Class B Championship Team.

The Orange & Black will also be counting on senior Tori Stopen, Marcellus, N.Y., Marcellus High School, a transfer from Morrisville State College who placed 23rd overall at the 2017 NEAC Cross Country Championships for additional contributions this season.

The Fighting Tigers will open the 2018 season on Saturday when they will host the Fighting Tiger Short Course Invite on the college’s cross country course beginning at 11:00 a.m.



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ONC BOCES Meeting Time Changed

Written By Editor on 8/15/18 | 8/15/18


The 8/22 ONC BOCES Board Meeting time and location has been amended. The meeting will now begin at 11:45 and be held at the Otsego Area Occupational Center (OAOC) in Milford, NY.

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Grammy Award Winner Mike Farris Joining Hope Rocks Festival

Written By Editor on 8/7/18 | 8/7/18

2015 Grammy Award Winner Mike Farris will join Wild Adriatic as the headlining acts at the 2018 Hope Rocks Festival scheduled for August 18 and 19 at Cantine Veterans’ Memorial Complex in Saugerties, NY.

The Hope Rocks Festival which began last year as a “”first of its kind” community response to the epidemic of unnatural death caused by opioid addiction and suicide, takes the qualities of a music and arts festival to focus on these issues. Over 3000 people attended the 2017 event.     Free and open to all, Hope Rocks offers onsite counseling, speakers presenting their personal addiction experiences and a myriad of activities, including: approximately 30 live musical performances across multiple stages; a motorcade; softball; volleyball; basketball; tennis; pickleball; human foosball; art exhibition; and, crafters. New to the 2018 festival is a walk- and bike-a-thon, children’s area, petting zoo and t-shirt design contest.

            Farris, former frontman for Atlantic Recording Artists’ Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, a 90’s southern boogie/blues band from Nashville, has battled the demons of addiction since he was 15 years old.  Drugs and alcohol were constant companions of Farris, whose blues playing and singing have drawn the admiration of the legends of the music business.

American Country music singer/songwriter Marty Stuart describes Farris’ impact, "He's like a secret weapon — he's loaded with soul. He sings notes that would make Patsy Cline and Mavis Staples cry and shout. He's got it and that's all there is to it. He just keeps on doing his thing singing songs the way he feels them. He's melting hearts with his voice one at a time.”*

Farris recently celebrated 7 years of sobriety and has discovered a rebirth both spiritually and physically.  His solo records Salvation in Lights (2007), SHOUT! Live (2010) and the Best Roots Gospel Grammy winning Shine For All the People (2014), have coincided with his journey out of the darkness of despair.  He has used these experiences to create blues based gospel sermons of redemption and renewal which are carried across all boundaries by his powerfully mesmerizing soulful voice.    He is presently touring the country in anticipation of his latest album, Silver and Stone set to be released on September 7th and features legendary drummer Gene Chrisman, Reese Wymans (Double Trouble), Doug Lancio (Patti Griffin) and Joe Bonamassa.

Sharing the festival top billing is American rock band Wild Adriatic from Saratoga Springs, NY.  Wild Adriatic has been touring North America consistently for 5 years and has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of fans.  Relix magazine describes them as "Flawlessly tight with infectious melodies & tons of soul."   USA Today says, “Wild Adriatic is an act to get behind.”

Joe Defino, Saugerties teacher and festival organizer feels music has an impact on the Hope Rocks mission.  “We need to respond as a community to the suffering caused by addiction and mental uncertainty.  Every member of these acts are supportive of our objective.  Along with all the other performers and volunteers, we can bring the message of hope to those who are having difficulty. Music has the power to heal and save lives.”

Festival organizers are continuing to round out the lineup which will include over 35 acts over the two day festival.  The festival is free and will run from noon to 7 on Saturday, August 18 and from noon to five on Sunday.

 For more information on the festival and its activities, visit www.hoperocksny.com.



*Rolling Stone Magazine, May 21, 2015.


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Fried Chicken Picnic Supper At Heather Ridge Farm

Fried Chicken Picnic Supper At Heather Ridge Farm
Saturday, August 18, 5-7pm


What better way to enjoy summer’s best pastured chicken than fried to perfection and accompanied by a range of locally sourced seasonal sides, sitting at a picnic table, overlooking the Catskill Mountains? Come enjoy it at Heather Ridge Farm!

Heather Ridge Farm is scheduling its popular Fried Chicken Picnic Supper on Saturday, August 18. Each piece of fresh chicken is marinated in a secret blend of spices, coated with regular or gluten free flours, and fried to order. Flat rate price of $29 includes fried chicken, many sides, farm made beverages, and dessert.

Voted finalist of the best Fried Chicken in the Capital Region in Capital Region Living Magazine along with Hattie’s of Saratoga and Chicken Joe’s of Albany.

The Fried Chicken Picnic Supper is by pre-paid reservation only. Each fried chicken picnic has been sold out in advance, so best to reserve early. The picnic supper is served buffet style, with chicken being continually fried fresh starting at 5pm through 7pm, accompanied by sides and dessert. Full menu will be posted on our website: www. Heather-Ridge-Farm.com. Please call 518-239-6234 for reservations, or reserve on Eventbrite.

In the farm store, fresh pastured chicken will be available for you to take home for your home use, as well as cuts of beef, pork, lamb, goat and other products.

The Bees Knees Café and farm store at Heather Ridge Farm is located at 989 Broome Center Road, Preston Hollow, NY. Phone 518-239-6234. The farm raises Animal Welfare Approved Certified Grassfed lamb and goat, pastured pork and eggs, as well as all grassfed beef and pastured poultry. The café and farm store are open every Saturday and Sunday year round for lunch and brunch from 11am-3pm. Special events are scheduled in summer. Menus and a calendar of events are updated weekly on its website at www.heather-ridge-farm.com

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