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Theta Chi Helps Bike Project

(Hamilton, NY) Members of Colgate University’s Theta Chi fraternity pitched in to help move, clean and service bicycles for the Community Bikes program.
“We very much appreciate Theta Chi’s help,” said coordinator Chuck Fox. “We hope that other groups will volunteer to help.”
Community Bikes will host a bike giveaway on Saturday, April 10 at the Kallet [...]

Canastota Honor Rolls Announced

(Canastota, NY)
The Canastota Jr/Sr High School released the names of students placed on the high honor roll and honor roll for the second marking period.
High honor roll
Seventh Grade
Mckenzie Bach, Rachel Bargabos, Marsalla Bartell, Lucian Brumber ,Grace Campbell, Brittany Coe, Ashley Colvin, Sophie Debrucque, Katarina Deminski, Rebecca Dolloff, Jennifer Galavotti, Paul Gregoris, Katelyn Hook, Elena Iaconis, [...]

Health, Wellness Fair Planned

Canastota School District event open to entire community
(Canastota – March 18) The Canastota Central School District will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair: A Community Celebration on Thursday March 18.
“During the past 15 years, the Canastota School District has greatly increased its efforts in promoting good health, fitness, and well-being,” said Assistant Superintendent of [...]

KidsART Continues at Earlville Opera House

(Caption) Artist Destiny Smith (grade K, Hamilton) poses with her mom, Nicole Smith and her “Snowman” on display in the KidsART 2010 exhibit at the Earlville Opera House. The exhibit runs through April 3. Hours for the galleries are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

Chittenango Legion Plans 91st Birthday Celebration

(Chittenango, NY) The Chittenango American Legion Post will hold a 91st birthday celebration at the hall on Legion Drive on Sunday March 14 at 2 p.m. Guests are asked to bring their mess kit and a dish to pass.
In celebration of the Boy Scouts 100th birthday, all are invited to attend.
The invitation extends to active [...]

Sirota-Zupan Make State-ment

Caption: Zach Zupan is in control during this match against Derek Wignall from Deposit/Hancock of Section IV. Zupan, a freshman, would need all of his wrestling savvy to pull out a 6-5 decision while on his way to a 4th place finish representing Canastota of Section III. (Photo by Jim Scheid).
By Jim Scheid
The Varsity wrestling [...]

H2O scarcity leads to youth charity

Aubrey Skeele is shown with her rock art to be sold for donations.
Local teen organizes fresh funding for a good cause
By Maggy Terpstra
(DeRuyter, NY) Water is our most essential resource, yet millions live without it. For Aubrey Skeele, understanding the severity of water deprivation was her call to action. The 13-year-old DeRuyter resident developed Children [...]

Oneida Library Offers Special Kid’s Programs

By Tom Murray
(Oneida, NY) On Tuesday March 9 the Oneida Public Library will be busy when Sarah Davies returns for a special edition of Music and Motion for preschoolers at 11 a.m. and at 5 p.m. the Utica Zoomobile brings exotic animals for a hands-on show and tell for children of all ages.
Performer, historian and [...]

News from the Madison County Clerk

DMV Announces Graduated License Changes
Submitted by Diana Wilson
(Wampsville – Feb. 22, 2010) The Madison County Clerk would like to remind drivers that the Graduated License Law went into effect Feb. 22. It will begin to affect junior permit holders attempting to schedule an appointment for a road test that will take place on or after [...]

Babysitter Training Course Offered

The Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering a Babysitter Training class on Saturday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you’re 11 to 15 years old, you can get the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for [...]

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