Niagara Honor Roll
Achievers and achievements
Updated: 06/22/08 6:55 AM
• Frances Crosby, of East Amherst, chairwoman of Niagara University’s department of nursing, has been named the 2008 Nurse of Distinction by the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York. Crosby received her reward during a June 5 banquet at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens in Lancaster. Connie Jozwiak Shields, assistant professor of nursing at NU, nominated Crosby.
The award recognizes a registered professional nurse who has demonstrated significant achievement in nursing practice, leadership and participation in activities that foster a positive public image of nursing as a profession.
• The Western New York Young Marines recently congratulated the 2008 recruit class on the completion of basic training. Lance Cpl. Gillian Reddy was named honor recruit at a ceremony last month. Participating in the event were Marine Drill Instructor Jim Mills; New York State Marine Corps League Vice Commandant Wayne Lanning; past State Marine Corps League Judge Advocate George Brock; Senior Drill Instructor Scott McLeod; and WNY Young Marines Commanding Officer Gary Eichler.
The Young Marines are currently recruiting for the August 2008 class. Those interested should call the unit at 998-5654.
• The Kiwanis Club of Niagara Falls awarded seven scholarships worth a total of $7,500 to graduating seniors from Niagara Falls High School at a luncheon May 22. Sarah Graham earned a $1,500 Key Club Scholarship; Laura DeMarco, Daniella Sawma, Katie Syruws, Derrick McCoy and Shaquandra Leverette each earned a $1,000 Kiwanis Scholarship; and Felicea Harris won the Spirit Award.
• The North Tonawanda History Museum recently announced its current officers: John H. George, president; Carl Tamburlin, vice president; William Reece, treasurer; and Donna Zellner Neal, secretary. Additions to the Advisory Committee are Dennis Ziolkowski and Joseph Mc- Mahon.
George is retired superintendent of the North Tonawanda School District and a former county legislator and is serving his second term as president of the museum board.
Tamburlin is an educator at North Tonawanda High School and an active part of Starry Night Theatre.
Reece is a CPA and is controller at Shannon Enterprises in North Tonawanda. He also is the treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas.
Zellner Neal, with 40 years of experience in business administration, is the founding executive director of the history museum and has served as secretary of the board since September 2003.
Ziolkowski is marketing manager for Father Sam’s Bakery, and McMahon is president of Audubon Machinery Corp. in North Tonawanda. Both are former museum board members.
• Niagara County Community College associate professor of nursing Julie Woodworth was honored with the “Sharing Innovations in Teaching” award recently for a case study she implemented in her classes during the spring semester.
The award is presented annually by the NCCC Office of Academic Affairs and the V. James Renda Faculty Resource Center for Academic Excellence to professors who find new ways to engage students to develop a stronger learning environment.
Woodworth presented “Nursing Case Studies” at the award presentation. She said that in order to facilitate active learning, this innovation departed from the long-practiced lecture method used in Nursing Education and employs the use of case studies to facilitate student nurse understanding of disease areas that include signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, treatment and nursing diagnoses.
• Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class James C. Sanders has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. During the six weeks of training, Sanders studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches; and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations. He is the son of Dorothy Sanders of Niagara Falls and is a 2000 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and 2004 graduate of Niagara County Community College.
• Army Pvt. Peter A. Scalzo and Army Reserve Pfc. Michael
J. Royer have both graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, they studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. Scalzo is the grandson of James and Claudia Scalzo of Niagara Falls and a 2007 graduate of Niagara Wheatfield High School.
Royer is the son of Richard and Robin Royer of Niagara Falls. He graduated in 2001 from Niagara Wheatfield High School and 2006 from Niagara County Community College.
• Interim State University of New York Chancellor John B. Clark announced that Niagara County Community College health/physical education division chairwoman and professor Gail Tylec was one of 58 faculty and staff members from SUNY institutions honored for Excellence in Professional Service as part of the 2007-08 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.
“I feel privileged to have received this award,” Tylec said. “As a graduate of NCCC, I have always wanted to give back to the institution that gave me such a solid foundation. I share this award with my outstanding colleagues who share my dedication to the college and our students.”
Tylec, a 1980 graduate of NCCC, has been a member of the Health/Physical Education Department since 1988, first as an instructor. She was promoted to full professor in 1999 and has served as a division since 2002. She is the current vice president of the Faculty Senate. Tylec earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education with a concentration in athletic training from Cortland State College and her master’s degree in physical education, with a concentration in athletic training, from the University at Buffalo. As a student, she was the first female athlete in NCCC history to receive the President’s Cup for athletic and academic achievement, starring for the volleyball team and making the Dean’s List.
“We’re very pleased that Professor Tylec has received this prestigious award, as it acknowledges her unparalleled energy and service to NCCC,“ said George Bishop, NCCC vice president of academic affairs.
• Maj. Gen. JosephJ. Taluto, the adjutant general for New York State, recently announced the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard:
Joseph Giambrone, of Lockport, serving with the 105th Military Police Company, was promoted to private first class.
Roger Lance, of North Tonawanda, serving with the 42nd Tactical Command Post Tac 1, was promoted to major.
Christopher Kaufman, of Gasport, serving with the A Company (Engineers) Brigade Special Troops Battalion 27th Infantry Brigade, was promoted to private.
Michael Zinck, of Lockport, serving with the A Company (Engineers) Brigade Special Troops Battalion 27th Infantry Brigade, was promoted to private.
Joseph Hasenstab, of Niagara Falls, serving with the A Company Brigade Special Troops Battalion, was promoted to sergeant.
Theresa Hopper, of Lockport, serving with the Headquarters 153rd Troop Command, was promoted to private.
Marc Stumbo, of North Tonawanda, serving with the A Company (Engineers) Brigade Special Troops Battalion, was promoted to private.
Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability and development potential.
