Arkell Hall Adult Home News

CANAJOHARIE — The following news from Arkell Hall Adult Home is from Feb. 24 through Feb. 28:

Arkell's week started off with Sunday afternoon bingo.

Bible Study class was held Monday, Feb. 25, with Mary Simpson.

Eight residents participated in an exercise class Tuesday, Feb. 26, and found themselves "Movin to the Music" with Linda.

Also, on Tuesday afternoon, eighteen residents gathered for a short resident meeting, followed by the weekly coffee klatch, discussing the topic "The Academy Awards" and "The History of the Oscar Statue."

The weekly Wednesday church service was led by Activities Director Linda Klump, delivering a message on Lent and Rosa Parks, as Parks' statue unveiling was scheduled for that day. Faith, hope and strength was the focus, coinciding with Bible verses and quotes from Rosa Parks.

Wednesday afternoon swirled into a spur-of-the-moment mini series topic on the "Making of a Legend" — a video shot at the home where "Gone with the Wind" was made. On Thursday and Friday, a viewing of "Gone With the Wind" and a "Gone With the Wind" party were held, which tied into the Academy Awards theme.

Father Murphy was in to visit. He joined everyone for dinner Thursday, Feb. 28.

The foot doctor was also in Thursday for his treatment of the residents, as well as Arkell's on-site hairdresser, Nancy Davorn.

Mr. Prime, Eve Fuelleman, Evelyn Casler and Bernice Kelley all went out to the Wednesday senior card party. Mrs. Casler went out for ladies night out card party.

Mrs. Heiser's granddaughter Doreen joined her for dinner this week.

Nine residents went to the indoor Winter Walking Program at Arkell Center.

Andrea Montayne and Susan Keith were in to see their moms, Ruth Austin and Lorraine May. Ellie Sitterley was in to visit Reva McGowan. Anna Pipola went out to lunch with her son-in-law Ed. The Summersons were in to visit family.

Mr. Prime went out to lunch with friends. Dorothy Mailloux was in to serve communion to the catholic residents. Mrs. Frances Shults went out to dinner with daughter, Marsha.

And, this completes another fine week at the hall.

Applications available for annual scholarship

For its thirtieth year, the Upper Montgomery County Retired Teachers’ Association will offer its annual scholarship award to a qualifying high school senior who will pursue a career in teaching. 

The single scholarship will be $500. It is open to any senior in the Canajoharie, Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain or St. Johnsville Central School District who is entering his/her freshman year in an accredited educational institution with intent to enter the teaching profession. 

Applications for this scholarship will be available through the guidance departments of the above mentioned school systems. Completed applications must be returned to the scholarship committee no later than April 30. The winner will be announced in late June. 

For any additional information, call Myrna Herb at (518) 993-4362.

Joscelyn competes in Region III/Northeast District Championship

HERKIMER — The Herkimer County Community College men's and women's swimming and diving team was one of 11 teams that participated in The Region III/Northeast District Championship at Monroe Community College. Overall, the women placed third and the men placed eighth.

Individual, local achievements include: Creighton Joscelyn, Palatine Bridge, member of the 200 medley relay that placed seventh; member of the 400 medley relay that placed sixth; member of the 400 free relay that placed seventh.

Local entities receive thousands in grant funding

Saratoga Arts has received $145,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts  (NYSCA) and Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature for programming in 2013. $36,776 has been awarded to 12 Fulton and Montgomery Counties based organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming and one in-school artist residency, including: $2,350 to Canajoharie's 2013 Music on Mainstreet program; $4,100 to the village of Fort Plain for the 2013 Haslett Park Summer Concert Series; $3,700 to the village of St. Johnsville for their Last Night New Year's Eve celebration and 2013 summer Concerts in the Park; and $2,000 to the Canajoharie Community Youth Center in partnership with the Canajoharie Middle/High School to bring visiting artist Joshua Winer to aid in the creation of a mosaic mural.

Hernigle named to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Dean's List

NORTH ADAMS, MA — Nicholas Hernigle, son of Gerald and Denise Hernigle, of Canajoharie, and Robin Hernigle, has been named to the Dean's List at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) for the 2012 fall semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's Honor List, matriculated students must be enrolled in six or more credit courses, attain a grade point average of 3.25 or better, and have no incomplete grades.