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Darien Center National Guard Airman receives new rank, new responsibilities

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Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Librock Wyatt from Darien Center, and assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, received a promotion on March 24 to the rank of senior airman.

Air National Guard promotions are based on a Airman's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

"The New York Air National Guard is built on a foundation of talented and motivated Airmen, and this month's promotions are a shining example of that excellence," Bank said. "I am honored to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our Airmen, and I look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to our organization."

These promotions recognize the best qualified Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

Senator Borrello to host Town Hall April 23 in Darien Center

By Joanne Beck
Sen. George Borrello Le Roy American Legion
2024 File Photo of Sen. George Borrello at a Le Roy town hall.
Photo by Howard Owens

Senator George Borrello has sent out postcards inviting folks to join him for a town hall meeting later this month to hear about the latest updates on state and local issues.

The session has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 23 at 10569 Alleghany Road, Darien Center.

Borrello represents the 57th Senate District, which includes Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee and Wyoming counties as well as the western half of Allegany County.

Everyone in the community is welcome to this event. This will also be a time for attendees to share their questions and comments on the material stated.

To contact the senator, email borrello@nysenate.gov or go to borrello.nysenate.gov. His Batavia office hours are noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 420 E. Main St., Batavia, or call 585-507-8139.

Six Flags Darien Lake to host job fair on Saturday for the 2025 season

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Six Flags Darien Lake, the Coaster Capital of New York, will host a job fair on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Darien Lake Hotel (9993 Alleghany Rd, Darien Center) where you can apply, interview, and be hired all in the same day. 

From rides and food service to security and accommodations, there’s a role for everyone! Applicants must bring two forms of ID, will meet with our team leadership, and could potentially walk out with their summer employment plans in place.

To learn more about the open positions, please visit the Six Flags Darien Lake jobs page. These positions include:

  • Food & Beverage Associates
  • Ride Operators
  • Lifeguards
  • Sales Associates for Merchandise
  • Park Services Attendants
  • Hotel and Campground Associates
  • And more!

Hourly pay starts at $15.50 for those who are 16 years of age or older based on experience, prior service, and position. Darien Lake offers competitive wages and amazing perks for its associates, including discounts on park food and merchandise, reward and recognition programs, exclusive park events for associates, ride nights, a cafeteria with discount meals, and free admission to any Six Flags park. 

“Seasonal associates are the lifeblood of our business and play an instrumental role in consistently delivering amazing experiences to our park guests,” said Christopher Thorpe, park president. “We offer competitive wages and unbeatable perks. We look forward to welcoming new associates for what I’m sure will be a FUN and exciting 2025 season!”

Three students named to Clarkson University dean's list

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Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University:

  • Matthew Frieday of Darien Center 
  • Lindsay Heimlich of Bergen 
  • Brooke Jarkiewicz of Byron

Darien Center National Guard soldier receives new rank, new responsibilities

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Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Nicholas Seymour from Darien Center and assigned to the Company C, Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion on August 14 to the rank of private 1st class.

Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential.

These promotions recognize the best-qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com

14 local students named to University at Buffalo's spring 2024 dean's list

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The following local students were named to the University at Buffalo's spring 2024 dean's list:

  • Aaron Bacon of Basom
  • Cameron Carlson of Bergen
  • Jack Conti of Corfu
  • Bonnie Edwards of Batavia
  • Lydia Evans of Batavia
  • Katarina Luker of Alexander
  • Ryan Meides of Darien Center
  • John Panepento of Le Roy
  • Ryan Pfeiffer of Corfu
  • Evan Preston of Batavia
  • Adeena Riedel of Batavia
  • Tyler Sanders of Corfu
  • Annie Slenker of Alexander
  • Kailyn Tresco of Le Roy

UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

"Our undergraduate dean's list students have dedicated themselves to exemplary work in and out of the classroom," Ann Bisantz, dean of undergraduate education, says. "It's an honor to acknowledge these students and celebrate their accomplishments with the entire university community."

UB named 4,000 students named to its spring 2024 dean's list.

To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 15 or more UB credit hours, of which 12 are graded (A-F) credits. Students are named to the dean's list at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

14 local students named to University at Buffalo's fall 2023 dean's list

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The University at Buffalo has named 4,017 students to the fall 2023 dean's list.

  • Katarina Luker of Alexander
  • Jake Pope of Alexander
  • Annie Slenker of Alexander
  • Aaron Bacon of Basom
  • Ryan Dillon of Batavia
  • Lydia Evans of Batavia
  • Evan Preston of Batavia
  • Morgan Reimer of Batavia
  • Cameron Carlson of Bergen
  • Richard Denson of Bergen
  • Tyler Sanders of Corfu
  • Jaiden Lefort of Darien Center
  • Cole Heaney of Le Roy
  • John Panepento of Le Roy

UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

"Announcing our dean's list is always an exciting moment," Ann Bisantz, dean of undergraduate education, says. "These students have worked hard and dedicated themselves to their studies and have demonstrated academic excellence in their pursuit of an undergraduate degree at UB."

UB named 4,017 students named to its fall 2023 dean's list.

To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 15 or more UB credit hours, of which 12 are graded (A-F) credits. Students are named to the dean's list at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

SUNY GCC announces their fall 2023 president's list

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198 students from Genesee Community College were named to the President's List. Students honored on the President's List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.

  • Phyllissa Mitzel of Alexander
  • Julia Lennon of Alexander
  • Kristian Natalizia of Alexander
  • Christian Haller of Alexander
  • Brendan Burgess of Batavia 
  • Rachel Gelabale of Batavia 
  • Alexandra Christopher of Batavia
  • Ryan Bowen of Batavia
  • Alexander Hunt of Batavia
  • Michelle Witherow of Batavia
  • Elizabeth Clark of Batavia 
  • Danielle Clark of Batavia
  • Allison Dent of Batavia
  • Christian DeSantis of Batavia 
  • Aden Chua of Batavia
  • Paul Daniszewski of Batavia
  • Duane Kross of Batavia
  • Ashley Hightower of Batavia 
  • Clara Wood of Batavia
  • Amanda Audelo of Batavia
  • Stacie Stein of Batavia 
  • Joseph Perl of Batavia 
  • Hailey Smith of Batavia
  • Blake Pahuta of Corfu 
  • Alec Skeet of Corfu 
  • Isabella Wheeler of Darien Center
  • Julia Yax of Darien Center 
  • Michael Miller of East Bethany 
  • Kyra Rhodes of Oakfield 
  • Heidi Burdick of Oakfield
  • Tyhler Wood of Oakfield
  • Kenneth Kline of Oakfield
  • Athena Mitchell of Oakfield 
  • Erica Scott of Stafford
  • Joan-Marie Gabalski of Byron 
  • Sean Whiting of Le Roy 
  • Mia Hampton of Le Roy 
  • Maverick Blachowicz of Le Roy 
  • Makayla Grant of Le Roy 
  • Willard Prevost of Le Roy 
  • Morgan Beverly of Le Roy 
  • Shaun Graham of Le Roy
  • Bryn Luckey of Le Roy 
  • Matthew Bolton of Le Roy 
  • Ian Kepple of Le Roy 
  • Colton Dziekan of Pavilion 
  • Dylan Wiedrich of Pavilion 
  • Lauren Russell of Pavilion
  • Alaina Rowe of Pavilion

SUNY GCC announces spring 2023 president's list

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205 students from Genesee Community College named to President's List. Students honored on the President's List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.

  • Jennamarie Schiller of Alexander
  • Christian Haller of Alexander 
  • Hiroto Mori of Batavia
  • Alexandra Christopher of Batavia
  • Paige Derisley of Batavia
  • Benjamin Streeter of Batavia 
  • Jessie Leone of Batavia 
  • Joshua Jacobs of Batavia
  • Unai Cruz Prieto of Batavia
  • Benjamin Frongetta of Batavia
  • Angelo Boncore of Batavia
  • Donato Fiorentino of Batavia
  • Kurstin Smith of Batavia 
  • Michael Lepkowski of Batavia 
  • Julie Busch of Batavia 
  • Allison Dent of Batavia 
  • Scott Dorchak of Batavia
  • Lydia Evans of Batavia
  • Andrew Atwood of Batavia
  • Andresha Richardson of Batavia
  • James Weicher of Batavia 
  • Xandria Jackson of Batavia
  • Jocelyn Coburn of Batavia 
  • Cameron Heineman of Batavia 
  • Trent Ryan of Batavia 
  • Tamara DePalmo of Batavia 
  • Margaret DeMare of Batavia
  • Vincent Sotir of Batavia 
  • Gabriella Rindell of Batavia
  • Jonah Luplow of Batavia
  • Joseph Perl of Batavia
  • Melissa Mullen of Batavia
  • Blake Pahuta of Corfu
  • Henry Richley of Corfu
  • Alec Skeet of Corfu
  • Megan Stiles of Corfu 
  • Jill Paxon of Corfu
  • Megan Miller of Corfu 
  • Amarri Watts of Corfu
  • Isabella Wheeler of Darien Center
  • Dominic Nicastro of Darien Center
  • Leah Bezon of Elba
  • Heidi Burdick of Oakfield 
  • Kenneth Kline of Oakfield
  • Natalie Utz of Bergen 
  • Emily Johnson of Bergen
  • Kaitlyn Windhauser of Bergen 
  • Joan-Marie Gabalski of Byron
  • Bryanne Puma of Byron
  • Sean Whiting of Le Roy
  • Brock Flint of Le Roy
  • Amy Kaplun of Le Roy
  • Makayla Grant of Le Roy 
  • Willard Prevost of Le Roy 
  • Maille Martin of Le Roy
  • Lauren Russell of Pavilion 

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