(Georgetown, NY – Feb. 1, 2012) Madison County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred at 7:25 p.m. Feb. 1 on State Route 26 between East Hill Road and Bronder Hollow Road in Georgetown.

A 76-year-old male was walking along State Route 26 when he was struck from behind by a passing vehicle. The only description is that the vehicle is a smaller car, dark in color. No make, model or other identifying information is available. The vehicle is missing the passenger side mirror as a result of this accident.

The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse by Georgetown Ambulance with injuries that are described as non-life threatening. His identity is not being released at this time to ensure family members are notified.

Anyone who may have been in the area or sees a vehicle matching this description is asked to contact Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies at (315) 366-2311.

(Georgetown, NY – Jan. 2012) The Georgetown Historical Society has decided to change its meeting day and location for a trial period. We will meet at the Georgetown Town Hall on Saturday Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. We would welcome anyone who would like to learn more about the history of the town. Come and join us.

(Town of Cazenovia, NY – Jan. 22, 2012) Madison County Deputies responded to a single car motor vehicle accident at 6:50 p.m. Jan. 22 this on Route 80, near the intersection of Reservoir Road in the town of Cazenovia.

Jerry W. Dale, 74, of Georgetown was operating a 2007 Dodge Dakota pickup truck when he left the roadway and struck a utility pole carrying high-power lines. His wife, Nellie Dale, 75, was a passenger in the vehicle.

The pole was sheared at the base, coming to a leaning position on the passenger side of the vehicle. Seatbelts were being worn by both, and the vehicle’s airbags deployed.

Rescue personnel were hindered in reaching the passenger due to low hanging wires until the vehicle was pulled clear of the pole.

Nellie Dale was transported to Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton by CAVAC  for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Jerry Dale was treated on the scene.

New Woodstock Fire/Rescue and the New York State Police assisted. Blowing snow and reduced visibility across Route 80 contributed to the accident. No tickets will be issued.

(Georgetown, NY – Jan. 27, 2012) The Georgetown Fire Department will hold a benefit fish dinner Friday, Jan. 27, from 5 p.m. until sold out. The $9 donation includes fresh fried haddock, French fries, cole slaw and dessert.

By Matt Urtz, Madison County Historian

On Monday January 9^th at 7 pm the Canastota Public Library will host the talk “1812: New York’s War, New York’s Impetus,” by Robert W. Arnold III of St. Rose College.  The event is co-sponsored by the Canastota Canal Museum with the support of the New York Council for the Humanities.  The presentation examines New Yorkers response to the conflict militarily and otherwise and the how the war exposed serious inadequacies in the state’s infrastructure and the nation’s military capacity.  It also looks at the impact of the war and how the aftermath on the people of New York led to the public improvements of roads and canals.  Robert W. Arnold III is a career public historian who teaches at the College of Saint Rose.  He retired from the New York State Archives and was Albany County Historian and historical archaeologists.  For more information please contact the Canastota Public Library at 697-7030.

On Saturday, January 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the Oneida Public Library will welcome railroad expert John Taibi. Taibi will present “Oneida’s Third Rail,” a show and tell about the Oneida Railway Company and the West Shore electrified third rail that joined Utica with Syracuse in the early 20th century.  For more information please call 363-3050.

On Friday January 20^th from 6 pm to 9 pm the Chittenango Canal Boat Museum will host a Family Fun Night at 4 Seasons in Fayetteville.  Tickets are $15 per person.  Hot Cocoa and Cookies will be served at no charge for those attending.  For more information please call 687-3801.

On Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m., the Oneida Public Library welcomes historian and author Cheryl Pula.  Pula will  present an illustrated talk called “The Children’s Crusade: The 8th Air Force in World War II.”  She will focus on the young U.S. airmen stationed in Britain who flew B-17s in the famous bombing raids on Germany. She will also sign copies of her new historical fiction novel, The Children’s Crusade.  For more information please call 363-3050.

On Wednesday January 25^th the Morrisville Public Library will host “Madison County and the Civil War” by Madison County Historian Matt Urtz.  Information about regiments, soldiers and honors will be talked about.  There is no admission charge for the event.  For more information please visit midyork.org/Morrisville/Programs.

On Saturday January 28^th at 2 pm the Georgetown Historical Society will host its monthly meeting at the Georgetown Town Hall.  All are welcome.  Come learn more about the history of Georgetown.

On Monday February 13^th at 7 pm the Canastota Public Library will host the talk “How Madison County Changed the United States,” by Madison County Historian Matt Urtz.  The event is co-sponsored by the Canastota Canal Museum with the support of the New York Council for the Humanities.  Madison County was home to some of the most innovative thinkers in American History. Madison County residents have directly affected the movie industry, the development of computers, firearm production, dental science, federal fiscal policy, the development of the tractor, and so much more.  There is no cost for this event.elopment of computers, firearm production, dental science, federal fiscal policy, the development of the tractor and so much more. Come out and learn about who many of these people were and you will see how Madison County impacted American history.elopment of computers, firearm production, dental science, federal fiscal policy, the development of the tractor and so much more. Come out and learn about who many of these people were and you will see how Madison County impacted American history.  For more information please contact the Canastota Public Library at 697-7030.

On Friday February 24^th from 8 am to 5 pm the STUAC Conference Center at Morrisville College will host “Shades of Green in Madison County; A Green Living Experience.”  The goal of the event to help individual, businesses and communities advance green initiatives throughout Madison County to achieve more economically viable, sustainable and healthier places to live, go to school, work, shop and enjoy.  Among the many workshops offered will be one on effective historic preservation by Preservation League of New York Coordinator Amanda R. Lewkowicz.  The event is free but space is limited.  For more information please visit greenmadisoncounty.com.

(Georgetown, NY – Dec. 2011) The town of Georgetown is planning a Christmas Open House from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17.

The event, which also will honor Judge Ron Hailston for 40 years’ service to the town, will be held at Town Hall.

Santa is scheduled to arrive at 5 p.m.

Christmas dinner is scheduled for Dec. 9

(New Woodstock, NY – Nov. 2011) The New Woodstock Malcolm Taylor American Legion Post # 172 held their annual Veterans’ Day dinner on Nov. 11, 2011.  It was held at the Legion Post in New Woodstock.  There were 26 members and their guests in attendance.

Girls’ State attendee, Jessica Deyo of Erieville came with her parents. She made an interesting presentation with photographs about her time at Girls’ State held at SUNY Brockport, this past summer.

Gary Foster, commander of Post #172 made a poignant presentation on Prisoners’ of War and Missing in Action.  There was an empty chair at a table set for one person to represent the POWs and MIAs. There was a moment of silence for the Legion members and other Veterans that have passed away.

Chaplin Beverly Slocum of the Women’s Auxiliary gave the prayer before we all enjoyed a delicious dinner.

After enjoying an array of desserts, Bob Conway, Chaplin for the Legion gave a final prayer.

The members also brought canned goods to be delivered to the Food Pantry in Georgetown.

There will be a Christmas Dinner on Dec. 9 at the Legion. Instead of exchanging gifts the members are asked to make a monetary donation. The funds will be used to help another Veterans’ organization, such as Disabled Veterans’.

Just a sampling of local foods sold at the Poolville Winter Farmers’ Market. The market opens again Dec. 10. (Photo by Chris Hoffman)

 By Chris Hoffman

(Poolville, NY – Nov. 2011) Saturday, Nov. 12 was the opening day of this year’s Winter Farmers Market at the Poolville Community Center (PCC), and as in years past, people turned out in droves.

New managers Martine Cook of Heirloom Meadows Farm in North Brookfield and Amy Somers of Somers Harvest Farm in Hamilton took the helm this year after Things From Here ran the market beginning in 2009.

A new feature of the market this year is the presence of a “guest chef” from a different local restaurant each month.  This month the guest chef was Janssen Fay who, along with his wife Leah, opened Nola’s Restaurant in Clinton in 2005.

Janssen and Fay offered a lunch of cream of mushroom soup, salad, and made-to-order grilled sandwiches.

Next month, the guest chefs will be Roger Foster and Charles Wilburn of the Poolville Country Store.

Cook said, “The idea is to showcase a variety of local restaurants who make the effort to source their ingredients from local farms and producers.”  Half the profits from these sales are donated to the PCC to help with upkeep of the building.

In years past, separate fundraising efforts raised money to help pay the PCC’s electric and heating bills. Beginning this year, vendors have agreed to pay $60 each for the season to offset the PCC’s costs.

Cook also said that there are enough vendors now who have had a very satisfying experience in the past with this market that if a particular vendor can’t make one of the dates, there are others who can step up to fill what would otherwise be an empty slot. This way shoppers always have a full market with plenty of choices.

The vendors at Saturday’s market included Highland Farm from Hamilton, Ingleside Meadows Farm from Canastota, Johnston’s Honeybee Farm from Eaton, Dutch Girl Cheese from Leonardsville, the Poolville Country Store, The Imaginary Farmer from Hubbardsville, Lucky Moon Farm from Cazenovia, Quarry Brook Farm from Sherburne, G&M Farms from Morrisville, Fruit of the Fungi from Lebanon, Mizrahi Manor Farm from Norwich, Heirloom Meadows Farm from North Brookfield, Somer’s Harvest Farm from Hamilton, Sabino’s Farm from Sherburne, Windy Hill Apple Orchard from Cassville, and Jake’s Gouda Cheese from Deansboro.  Beginning next month, Evans Farmhouse Creamery in Norwich will return to the market.

Vendors offer a wide variety of products:  eggs; pasture-raised pork, beef, lamb, and goat meat; onions, garlic, and root vegetables; fresh and dried herbs, as well as greenhouse grown salad greens, chard, kale, and collards; mushrooms; jams, jellies, and salsas; peppers and seasonings; apples and cider.  Additionally, Bruce Rivington from Red Gate Farm is selling Kriemhild butter made from the milk of grass-fed cows from four local farms: Journey’s Joy Farm in Peterboro, Monanfran Farm in Canastota, Sunny Acres Farm in Georgetown, and Red Gate Farm in Hamilton.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturdays of the winter months:  Dec. 10, Feb. 11, March 10, and April 14 (no market in January).

For more information, or to get on their mailing list, email poolvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Submitted Photo/Mike Jaquays

(Morrisville, NY – Oct. 2011) Madison County Halloween, Oct. 29 offered a very lively and exciting ghost walk Saturday night at Madison Hall in Morrisville; the event was part of the Madison County Halloween, a fundraiser for the Spirit House Society.

Madis Senner dressed in a hunter’s costume is standing in front of Madison Hall right next to an earth chakra. Earth chakras, like human chakras, are power points where energy is pulled in to be distributed into the physical earth by Mother Earth. It is at power points such as this where people can feel things, see things and orbs or spirits may appear in pictures.

The walk and talk was really more about exploring Mother Earth and the unseen world rather than a traditional ghost walk. People learned and experienced firsthand how Mother Earth is often behind our mystical experiences and knowing her features and where to go is critical. Energy points can cause earth lights or give you a dose of energy that can help you see another reality. In other words, during a ghost sighting, we are often either seeing an aspect of Mother Earth or we are being boosted by Mother Earth’s geomagnetic field, which is empowering us to see another reality. Participants visited many other places in and around Madison Hall.

Everyone had a great time, many felt things. Of course everyone smudged themselves afterward

(Nov. 8, 2011)

Madison County Judge (County, Surrogate’s and Family Courts) – Uncontested

Dennis K. McDermott 7,777

Brookfield

Town Supervisor

John Salka 402; Joshua Haar 304

Highway Superintendent

Rod Jennison 342; Robert Piersma 372

Town Council

Marylou A. Rhodes 215; Joseph H. Walker 412; Clinton A. Abrams 450; Jefferson L. Mayne 303

Cazenovia

Town Supervisor

Thomas J. Clarke 597; Ralph M. Monforte 853

Town Council

Elizabeth C. Moran 860; Jennifer Basic 822; William N. Zupan 819

DeRuyter

Highway Superintendent Walter C. Cook 264; John Farewell 200

Eaton

Town Supervisor

Priscilla Suits 312; James C. Monahan 170

Fenner

All races uncontested.

Georgetown

Highway Superintendent

Howard F. Hunter 105; Duane J. Newton 78

Hamilton

Town Supervisor

Eve Ann Shwartz 613; Scott Mills 504

Town Council

Dominick Pangallo 529; David N. Holcomb 604; Chris Rossi 563; Kerry Dart 487

Lebanon

All races uncontested.

Lenox

Town Supervisor

Rocco J. DiVeronica 874; Richard  L. Rossi 445

Town Council

Douglas Havens, III 485; Richard Wimmer 664; Tom Bush 750; Edward Cerasia 407

Lincoln

All races uncontested.

Madison

Town Council

Brad Dixon 244; Anne Meyering 119, Gregory M. Reuter 267

Nelson

Town Council

Sharon A. Driscoll 199; John LaGorga 221; John E. Laubscher 202

Smithfield

Town Clerk/Collector

Janice C. Sebring 105, Page B. Winn 55

Stockbridge

Town Council

Roy E. Meeker 129; Kyle R. Russ 78; Roland C. Shea, Sr. 121

Sullivan

All Races Uncontested

Oneida

(Oneida, NY – Nov. 8, 2011) With 100 percent of the votes recorded from the Madison County Board of Elections, the unofficial results for races in the city of Oneida are as follows:

Mayor

Leo Matzke – 1,118

Donald Hudson – 1,223

Ward 1 Common Council

Susan Stratton – 159

Brahim Zogby – 217

Michael F. Musacchio Jr. – 34

Ward 2 Common Council

David Cimpi (unopposed) – 488

Ward 3 Common Council

1. A.     Max Smith (unopposed) – 264

Ward 4 Common Council

Michael Kaiser (unopposed) – 181

Ward 5 Common Council

Jim Chamberlain – 191

Brian Karst – 103

Ward 6 Common Council

Claudette Buss – 120

Tom Simchik – 183

Supervisor Wards 1, 2 and 3

John Reinhardt (unopposed) 1056

Scott Henderson (unopposed) 1055

Supervisor Wards 4, 5 and 6

James Rafte (unopposed) – 683

Lewis Carinci (unopposed) – 620

Proposition 1

Yes – 1,422

No – 772