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Troopers Arrest Canastota Man for DWI

January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Verona, NY – Jan. 1, 2012) Oneida-based state police arrested a Canastota man for driving while intoxicated after stopping his vehicle for speeding on State Route 46 in the Town of Verona Friday evening.

At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Dec. 30, Trooper Mark Buzzard stopped a 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck for travelling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 46 in State Bridge.  The driver, Timothy J. DePasquale, 38, of Route 13, Canastota, was found to be intoxicated and arrested for DWI.

DePasquale was processed at the SP Oneida barracks, where a breath test determined his blood alcohol content to be .14 percent. A DMV check revealed that DePasquale’s license had expired earlier in the month.

DePasquale was issued traffic tickets for DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08 percent or greater, Speeding and Unlicensed Operation and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Verona Court on Jan. 17.

 

Filed Under: Canastota, Cops/Crime/Courts, Oneida

Colgate Men’s Basketball Falls at New Hampshire 71-64

January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Jeremiah Hergott, Director of Athletic Communications 

(Durham, NH – Dec. 31, 2011) Three Raiders scored in double-figures but it wasn’t enough as the Colgate men’s basketball team dropped its third-straight game with a 71-64 loss to New Hampshire Saturday afternoon at Lundholm Gymnasium.

Senior Mike Venezia led the Raiders with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the floor, including 3-of-4 from downtown, while junior Mitch Rolls scored 14 points and senior Sterling Melville pitched in 10. Senior Nick Pascale also contributed with six points; five rebounds and one blocked shot, while junior Brandon James led the team with seven rebounds.

Colgate (5-8) scored the first five points of the game off a layup by Melville and a three pointer from Venezia, but the Wildcats responded with seven-straight points to take their first lead of the game 7-5 with 17:37 left. The Raiders then tied the score after a jumper by Rolls, but the Wildcats reclaimed the lead with a 4-0 run, before back-to-back three-pointer from Moore and Venezia gave the Raiders a 13-11 with 12:09 left. Colgate then extended its lead to 17-11 with 9:40 remaining and maintained a six point lead for the next three minutes, until the Wildcats closed the half with a 15-3 run to take a 31-25 lead into the locker room.

New Hampshire (5-6) opened the second half with a 7-4 run to extend its lead to 38-29 with 16:54 remaining in regulation. The Raiders then pieced together a 6-0 run to trim the lead to 38-35, but that was as close as the score would get as the Wildcats responded with a 7-0 run to lead 45-35 with 12 minutes left. Colgate wouldn’t go down easy as it put together a 5-0 run to make the score 45-40 with 10:22 remaining, but New Hampshire answered back with a 15-7 run to build its largest lead of the game 60-47 with 4:55 left. Colgate finished the game with a 17-11 run, but is wasn’t enough as it dropped it third-straight game.

The Wildcats were led by Jordon Bronner who scored a game-high 24 points, while Alvin Abreu pitched in 14 and Chandler Rhoads scored 10.

New Hampshire shot 48.9 percent from the floor, including 44.4 percent from three-point range, while Colgate shot 43.3 percent overall and 35.3 percent from downtown. Both teams finished with 34 rebounds and turnovers were nearly even (13-12), but the game was decided at the charity stripe where the Wildcats made 17-of-27 attempts, while the Raiders only made 6-of-14.

Colgate will host Columbia on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Cotterell Court.

 

 

Filed Under: Hamilton, Sports

2012 Crop Congress Announced

January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Cazenovia, NY – Jan. 2012) Once again, CCE of Madison County and Empire Tractor are teaming up to present the Annual Madison County Crop Congress. The event will be held Jan. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Empire Tractor, Route 20 in Cazenovia.

The day-long meeting gives central New York crop and dairy farmers the opportunity to update themselves on new diseases, insects, legislation, and products available.

This year, topics will include nitrogen management, new corn diseases in NY, insect migration and IPM management to name a few. Cornell specialists, researchers and DEC specialists will be on hand to present the discussions and attendants will have the opportunity to have their questions answered. Discussion is encouraged.

Pesticide recertification credits have been applied for and it is anticipated that 2.5 credits will be awarded.  Please remember to bring pesticide licenses to the meeting.

Lunch will be provided courtesy of the Lucas Family & Empire Tractor.

Preregistration is required.

Please call 655-8146 to make a reservation by Jan. 6, 2012.

Filed Under: Agriculture, Announcements, Cazenovia, Madison County Agencies and Organizations Tagged With: , ,

Colgate Women’s Basketball Falls to Syracuse at the Dome

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By Jeremiah Hergott, Director of Athletic Communications 

(Syracuse, NY – Dec. 31, 2011)  Iasia Hemingway recorded her third double-double of the season to lead Syracuse to an 83-32 win over the Colgate women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome.

Colgate (3-12) was led by Jhazmine Lynch and Kelly Reid who scored eight points apiece, while three other Raiders finished with four points. Candice Green led the team with six rebounds, while Kelly Korkowski recorded four rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots.

Syracuse (11-4) scored the first 10 points of the game and never looked back as it built a 21-4 lead in the first eight minutes of action. The Orange then extended their lead to 31-6 with 7:15 left in the half, before both teams exchanged baskets to close the half with Syracuse leading 40-14.

The Orange opened the second half with a 12-2 run to build a 52-16 lead, before the Raiders responded with back-to-back baskets from Reid to slow the Syracuse run. But the Orange answered back by finishing the game with a 31-12 run to record their 11th win of the season.

Syracuse was led by Hemingway scored a game-high 31 points, while grabbing 13 rebounds for her second-straight double-double. Carson Tyson-Thomas also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Kayla Alexander finished with 12 points.

Syracuse shot 42.9 percent from the floor, while holding the Raiders to a season low 21.7 percent. The Orange also won the battle on the boards 58-31, while forcing 19 Colgate turnovers.

The Raiders will open Patriot League on Saturday, Jan. 7 when they welcome American to Cotterell Court. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.

Filed Under: Hamilton, Sports

PAC 99 Schedule Jan. 1-7

January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Oneida, NY – Jan. 1, 2012) PAC 99 regrets to announce that due to a gremlin in our broadcasting gear, we are unable to broadcast programs if local interest for a few days, while repairs are being arranged and some equipment is being replaced.  The new equipment has been ordered and we have high hopes of resuming regular programming during the second week of January.

While waiting for delivery, our community bulletin board will continue to broadcast.

Our all-volunteer staff takes this opportunity to wish all of you a very fine and prosperous new year.

Filed Under: Announcements, Oneida Tagged With: ,

Become an Extreme Couponer

January 1, 2012 By 1 Comment

Canastota Public Library News

By Elizabeth Totten

(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2012) The Canastota Coupon Clippers welcome Jessica Jones who will provide an “Extreme Couponing” program on Wednesday Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Canastota Public Library.  You will learn all the ins and outs of couponing at this event. This class starts promptly at 630 p.m. and ends at 8.p.m.

Jones began extreme couponing and stockpiling at the end of May of this year and has saved over $1,700 since that time.  She has been featured on local television news shows and in newspaper articles.  Jones also blots and can be found on Facebook at CNY’s Extreme Couponing.

The cost for this program is $10 per person.  With the fee, you will receive a binder and handouts including information on store policies, stockpiling, stacking and giveaways.  Jones also includes some demonstrations as a part of her presentation. For this presentation at the Canastota Public Library, if you are one of the first 20 people who sign up to attend the program, you will only pay $5.

The Canastota Public Library’s Coupon Clippers meet the first and third Wednesday every month at the library at 6:30 p.m.  The group trades coupons, shares coupon deals and talks about coupons and couponing. There is no cost to join this group.

Elizabeth Totten provides public relations for the Canastota Public Library. The library is located at 102 W. Center St.

 

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Canastota, Clockville, Economics, Lenox, Libraries, Whitelaw Tagged With: , , ,

McNeiece Foundation Supports Theater

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MCNeiece Foundation

 

(Hamilton, NY – Dec. 2011) Elizabeth Gillett (back row, left), President of the McNeiece Foundation, joins fourth graders from Madison Central School at Hamilton Theater for a screening of a holiday movie.

The McNeiece Foundation is a leading supporter of the theater’s Educational Programming Fund, which enables area school groups to enjoy programming at the theater at no cost.

“We are extremely grateful to the McNeiece Foundation for their leadership support of educational programming,” said Hamilton Theater’s Chuck Fox.

Filed Under: Hamilton, Madison, Youth Tagged With: , , , ,

New Woodstock Free Library January Calendar of Events Announced

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(New Woodstock, NY – Jan. 2012) Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 1 to 5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or whenever the library flag is flying.

Jan. 3 11 a.m. Story Hour – Mittens

Jan. 10 11 a.m. Story Hour – Snow Flakes

Jan. 17 11 a.m. Story Hour – Penguins

Jan. 24 11 a.m. Story Hour – Chinese New Year

Jan. 31 11 a.m. Story Hour – Snowmen

Cazenovia Children’s Art Exhibit continues through the end of Jan..

The library will be closed on Monday Jan. 2 for New Year’s Day and Monday Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All events are free and open to the public.

For more information, please call 662-3134.

 

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Libraries, New Woodstock Tagged With: ,

Oneida Police Department Make Arrests for Harassment

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By Chief David R. Meeker Sr. 

(Oneida, NY – Dec. 2011) Steven A. Mariano Sr., 44, of Main Street, Durhamville was issued a criminal summons Dec. 20 to appear in Oneida City Court Jan. 17 to answer a charge of second-degree Harassment. He is alleged to have physically harassed another person.

Michael A. Eggers, 40, of Madison Street, Oneida was issued a criminal summons Dec. 22 to appear in Oneida City Court Jan. 6 to answer a charge of second-degree Harassment. He is alleged to have physically harassed another person.

James A. Walchusky, 51, of Farrier Avenue, Oneida was charged Dec. 22 with Disorderly Conduct. He is to appear in court Jan. 6.

Mark E. McDaniels, 46, of W. Elm Street, Oneida was arrested Dec. 23 on charges of Driving while Intoxicated, second-degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Refused pre-screening breath test and Failure to keep right. He was arraigned and committed to Madison County Jail in lieu of bail set at $2,500 cash or $7,500 bond to appear Jan. 6.

Tiffany A. Coonrod, 23, of Lenox Avenue, Oneida was charged Dec. 23 with Petit Larceny. She is to appear Jan. 20. She is alleged to have shoplifted merchandise from Walmart.

A 17-year-old resident of Washington Avenue, Oneida and a 16-year-old resident of Bennett Street, Oneida were charged Dec. 25 with Trespass. They are to appear in court Jan. 13.

Joseph J. Gottuso, 38, of Keys Road, Utica was arrested Dec. 22 on a Bench Warrant for allegedly failing to appear and provide proof of community service on a charge of Petit Larceny. He was arraigned and committed to Madison County Jail in lieu of bail set at $500 cash or bond to appear Jan. 6.

 

 

 

 

 

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Earlville Mayor Resigns; Deputy Mayor Excell Appointed Interim

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 By Chris Hoffman

(Earlville, NY – Dec. 2011) At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Earlville on Wednesday, Dec. 28, trustees Henry Moore, Gerald Hayes, and Tom Taylor discussed the letter of resignation submitted on Dec. 26 by Mayor Mark Doeberl to Deputy Mayor Bill Excell.  The resignation was effective immediately.

The Board discussion took place in open session for the benefit of about 11 members of the public in attendance. Clerk-Treasurer Kelly Beach said most of the people who came to the meeting had never previously attended a Village Board meeting.

Doeberl’s letter of resignation came after he was arrested by state police at a safety road check on State Route 12B in the town of Eaton on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 23.  Doeberl was charged with driving while intoxicated and is scheduled to appear in the Eaton Town Court on Jan. 25.

Trustee Hayes stated that he was disinclined to accept Doeberl’s resignation because he believed that the incident did not affect Deoberl’s ability to perform his duties as mayor.  While all trustees agreed, Excell stated that his discussions with Doeberl indicated that Doeberl was adamant that his resignation was in the best interest of the Village and could not be persuaded otherwise.

The trustees ultimately voted to accept the resignation and appointed Excell as interim mayor until March 31, 2012.  A newly elected major, reflecting the results of the general election on March 20, 2012, will begin his or her term as of April 1, 2012.

Excell’s appointment as interim mayor creates a vacant trustee position on the board.  Applications may be submitted no later than Jan. 8 to the Village Office at P.O. Box 88, Earlville, NY 13332.

Based on the applications received, Interim Mayor Excell will make an appointment to fill the vacancy, as per Village Law 3-312, at the regular Board meeting on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.  State law requires trustees to be at least 18 years old, a resident of the Village of Earlville, and a citizen of the United States.

 Chris Hoffman is a freelance writer/reporter for the Madison County Courier. She can be reached at madnews@m3pmedia.com. 

 

 

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