(Vernon, NY – Feb. 3, 2012) State Police in Oneida investigated a three car personal injury accident on State Route 5 between Hawthorne Drive and Youngs Road in the Town of Vernon, which occurred at approximately 3:42 p.m. Feb. 1.

Beatrice H. Jones, 79, of Route 5, Vernon was driving her 2008 Chevrolet eastbound on State Route 5 followed by a 2005 Toyota Prius operated by Alex P. Dudajek, 87, of Clinton Street, New York Mills when Jones stopped to allow oncoming traffic to pass before making a left turn into her driveway.

Dudajek failed to observe the Jones vehicle stopped in the eastbound lane and struck the Jones vehicle in the rear.  The force of the impact caused the Jones vehicle to enter the westbound lane of Route 5 and into the path of a westbound 2008 Ford van operated by Joseph F. Verro, 60, of Center Street, Canastota.  The Verro vehicle struck the Jones vehicle and travelled off the north side of the roadway, where it overturned onto its roof in a ditch.

Beatrice Jones was trapped inside of her vehicle and had to be extricated by members of the Vernon Fire Department using hydraulic tools.

Jones was transported by Vineall Ambulance to St. Elizabeth’s Trauma Center in Utica, where she was treated for broken bones and internal injuries.

Dudajek complained of chest pain at the scene and was transported by private vehicle to Faxton Hospital in Utica for treatment.

A passenger in the Verro vehicle, David P. Hart, 55, was treated at the scene for lacerations to his hand and transported by private vehicle to Oneida Healthcare for further evaluation.

Alex Dudajek was issued a traffic ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent returnable in the Town of Vernon Court on Feb. 15, 2012.

(Lakeport, NY – Jan. 21, 2012) Sullivan-based state police charged a 30-year-old Vernon man with driving while impaired by drugs after his vehicle nearly struck a state police patrol vehicle on State Route 31 in the Town of Sullivan at approximately 2:55 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Sergeant Matthew Navin was patrolling westbound on Route 31 when an eastbound 2002 Pontiac Sunfire drove across the center line of the road into the westbound lane, forcing the state police vehicle to swerve to the shoulder of the road to avoid a collision.

The Pontiac was stopped and the operator, Jonathan F. Lessels of Van Epps Street in Vernon, was found in possession of a large quantity of prescription medications and approximately 16 grams of marijuana.  Field sobriety tests were administered and Lessels was found to be in an impaired condition.

Lessels was evaluated by a state police drug recognition expert at the SP Sullivan barracks and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs, seventh-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance Outside Its Original Container.

Lessels is scheduled to appear in the Town of Sullivan Court on Feb. 7, 2012.

(Waterville, NY – Jan. 19, 2012) The State Police in Waterville investigated a two vehicle personal injury motor vehicle accident, which occurred on Route 5 at the intersection of Route 233 in the Town of Westmoreland.

On Jan.19 at about 8:10 a.m. Robert L. Funk 3rd was operating a 1999 Ford Taurus east on State Route 5, when his vehicle struck the rear of a 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck, operated by Lisa A. Medokowich, which was stopped on Route 5 waiting to turn north onto Route 233. Medokowich, 43, of Vernon was transported by Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance to Oneida Healthcare for treatment of minor injuries.

Funk’s vehicle was heavily damaged and he sat in the State Police vehicle while awaiting a tow truck.

The investigating Trooper detected an odor of marijuana coming from Funk while he was seated in the Trooper’s vehicle. He was subsequently found to be in possession of approximately 4.8 grams of marijuana. Funk, age 32, of Chittenango was issued an appearance ticket for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (violation) and a uniform traffic ticket for Following Too Closely, both returnable Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. in the Town of Westmoreland Court.

The Town of Westmoreland Fire Department also assisted at the scene.

(Sherrill, NY – Jan. 14, 2012) Oneida based state police investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident Tuesday evening, Jan. 10 that sent three people to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 7:28 p.m., a 2004 Dodge operated by Trevor J. Pratt, 21, of Miller Street in Utica was travelling westbound on Highbridge Road in the Town of Vernon at an unsafe speed when the vehicle slid counter-clockwise while rounding a left hand curve and exited the south side of the roadway, striking a tree.

Pratt and his 18-year-old passengers, Alyssa N. Carone of Huntington Place, New Hartford and Gabrielle M. Koviacs of West Main Street, Westmoreland, were extricated from the vehicle by firefighters from the Sherrill Fire Department and transported to St. Elizabeth’s Trauma Center in Utica by Vineall Ambulance.

The investigation by Trooper Miles Robertson revealed the Pratt vehicle had inadequate tread on all four tires and a witness to the accident stated the vehicle appeared to be travelling well above the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit prior to the crash.

Pratt was issued traffic tickets for Unsafe Speed, Inadequate Tires and Failure to Keep Right and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Vernon Court.

(Utica, NY – Jan. 2012) The Mohawk Regional Information Center will host the T.H.E. Symposium VII on January 12 at SUNY Institute of Technology, 100 Seymour Road, Utica. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kunsela Hall.

The Technology Heightens Education Symposium is an opportunity for area teachers and administrators to celebrate and share the ways they use technology as a tool to enhance student learning. Representatives from 52 school districts and four BOCES will attend the event.

At the Symposium, teachers and their students from 15 school districts in six counties (see next page) will set up demonstration booths and showcase exemplary uses of technology. Presentations will include: daily blogs by first graders; fifth-grade podcast tutorials; a remix of “West Side Story” music using Garage Band; student-built and programmed Lego robots; student-designed video games; and iPods in health education.

MORIC will also present its annual Recognizing Our Own awards to honor one outstanding teacher and student from each BOCES region for their integration of technology into the classroom or curriculum.

In addition, the Technology Playground will allow elementary students a chance to share their expertise and explore emerging technologies.

This year’s keynote speaker is Travis Allen, the founder of the iSchool Initiative, a student-led nonprofit that seeks to educate students on how to become lifelong digital learners and raise awareness about technology in the classroom. Allen will speak about “How I survive college with only an iPhone” and share his perspectives as a 21^st Century Learner. He will provide attendees with information about using SmartPhones and Tablets to engage in more effective learning. His talk begins at 9:30 a.m.

To register, visit www.moric.org.

Districts presenting at T.H.E. Symposium VII

January 12, 2012

SUNY IT

Madison County

Hamilton

Morrisville-Eaton

Oneida

Canastota

Oneida County

Rome (2)

Vernon-Verona-Sherrill (3)

Oriskany

Remsen

Holland Patent

Sauquoit Valley

Herkimer County

Herkimer

Poland

Jefferson County

South Jefferson

Lewis County

South Lewis

Otsego County

Richfield Springs

(Vernon, NY – Dec. 30, 2011) A trooper dispatched to check on a disabled vehicle on Route 5 in the Town of Vernon Friday afternoon found the driver to be intoxicated and charged the 21 year old man with DWI.

A cell phone caller contacted Oneida County 911 at approximately 1:30 p.m. reporting a 2007 Audi stopped along the eastbound shoulder of Route 5 and advised that the operator appeared to be intoxicated.  A trooper responded to find the driver Andrew M. Krasniak of Clinton was in fact intoxicated and had pulled to the shoulder after having mechanical problems with his vehicle.

Krasniak was processed at the SP Waterville station, where a breath test determined his blood alcohol content to be .10 percent. Krasniak was issued traffic tickets for driving while intoxicated and Driving with a BAC of .08 percent or more and is to appear in the Town of Vernon Court on Jan. 25, 2012.

Following the processing, Krasniak contacted a friend, Connor L. Martin, 23, of Clinton to pick him up at the Waterville station and it was discovered that Martin was wanted by the Village of Vernon Police on a bench warrant issued by the Village of Vernon Court for failing to appear on a violation of a village ordinance.  Martin was arrested and turned over to the Vernon Police Department.

(Verona, NY – Dec. 2011) Gary Dawes of Vernon has been selected for the Oneida Nation’s Quarterly Leadership Award for the third quarter of 2011. He started working in the Facilities Department at Turning Stone Resort Casino in 2001 and was promoted to senior facilities supervisor in 2007. Before joining the resort staff, he held positions as a machinist for General Electric and as a general contractor.

The Quarterly Leadership awards recognize those who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and foster productive, creative and customer-oriented service among their coworkers.

(Nov. 2011) The Madison-Oneida BOCES Career and Technical Education Department recently announced honor roll students for the First Marking Period.

High Honor Roll (90%-100%)

Camden Central School District

Kevin A Blowers-Heavy Equipment Operation; Courtney L Bradish-New Ventures; Earl L Brazie-Criminal Justice; Jessica L Brickey-Cosmetology; Eleanor L Congden-New Ventures; Cera A Delong-Criminal Justice; Patrick P Donnelly-Graphic Design; Richard C Felt-Cooper-Criminal Justice; Britny L Fox-Graphic Design; Ashley M Gualtieri-New Ventures; Brandon W Harrington-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kayla M Hedges-Criminal Justice; Justin R Jeffries-Graphic Design; Cassandra Kelly-Criminal Justice; Katrina M Knowles-Graphic Design; Shaina M Matthews-Criminal Justice; Natalio J McCormick-Early Childhood Education; Cody M Metott-Conservation; Jacob A Mower-Auto Body Repair; Michael Ott-Auto Body Repair; Lydia A Palmer-Equine & Animal Science; Kyle Z Pedersen-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Emma B Phelps-Criminal Justice; Kaylee M Pope-Early Childhood Education; Katrina Reed-Criminal Justice; Samantha K Seymore-New Ventures; Brandon T Shaw-Auto Body Repair; Joseph A Sigg-Engineering Science; Breanna A Storey-New Ventures; Nathan M Terault-Engineering Science; Sarah M Van den Bosch-New Ventures; Kristen M Wall-New Ventures; Michelle Wishart-New Ventures.

Canastota Central School District

Traci K Abel-Graphic Design; Jordan J Becker-Auto Body Repair; Brittany A Boisen-Equine & Animal Science; Joel M Campanie-Criminal Justice; Gavin Campbell-Engineering New Visions; Danielle R Carpenter-Cosmetology; Kevin Carpenter-Engineering New Visions; Ashley J Cassano-Pre-Nursing; Justice C Clark-Pre-Nursing; Brionna L Coleman-Pre-Nursing; Jeremiah Depasquale-Carpentry; Chelsea Dickenson-New Ventures; Desirea A Douglass-Early Childhood Education; Erica M Galavotti-Pre-Nursing; Zachary M Hannan-Graphic Design; Bradley W Hibbard-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Jessica Hofmeister-New Ventures; Kaliegh Larmer-Engineering New Visions; Nicole Lasnicki-New Ventures; Racheal L McAllister-Graphic Design; Vincent C Offutt Jr.-Carpentry; Tracy O’Hern-Engineering New Visions; Kyle R Oram-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Ryan E Pedersen-Engineering Science; Samantha M Pulverenti-Criminal Justice; Schuyler D Robertson-Auto Body Repair; Katelyn Rounds-Allied Health Partnership; Donald J Rouse-Auto Body Repair; Michael Russitano-Allied Health Partnership; Jasmine F Shimer-Criminal Justice; Logan E Smith-Allied Health Partnership; Sonya R Smith-Equine & Animal Science; Ronald J Vaccaro-Engineering New Visions; Nicholas Wilcox-Engineering New Visions; Ryan M Wisinski-Carpentry; Greg Zupan-Engineering New Visions.

Hamilton Central School District

Josephine Jimenez-Criminal Justice; Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of High School Math; Emily M Powrie-Cosmetology; Cody D Smith-Foundations of High School Math; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of High School Math; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of High School Math; Jared K Winterrose-Graphic Design; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of High School Math.

Madison Central School District

Brandon Dapson-Heavy Equipment Operation; Skyler Glouse-Carpentry; Tyler Langbein-Engineering New Visions; Christian M Patterson-Graphic Design; Kristal Sherman-Auto Body Repair.

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Joseph J Abbott-Criminal Justice; Douglas C Boyden-Auto Body Repair; Kayla A Branch-Early Childhood Education; DaVaun J Chandler-Carpentry; Alexander Clark-Computer Programming; Joseph M Ducey-Graphic Design; Abby L Hastings-New Ventures; Kasey L Holbert-Early Childhood Education; Taylor E Leonard-Early Childhood Education; Lucas D MacLaury-Graphic Design; Amanda L Mason-Criminal Justice; Alyssa Matuszczak-Allied Health Partnership; Olivia Q McAdams-Health Professions; MariBett P Montanye-Nurse Assisting; Dylan P Perry-Carpentry; Victoria R Phillips-Criminal Justice; Thomas L Strong III-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Destiny L Vaill-Criminal Justice.

New York State School for the Deaf

Todd Delamater-Automotive Technology

Oneida City School District

Molly A Bartlett-Pre-Nursing; Edmond J Beardsley-Auto Body Repair; Kelsey L Besock-Criminal Justice; Annaliese Clements-New Ventures; Candra Connelly-Allied Health Partnership; Anai J Cortes-Graphic Design; Dalton P Denty-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Samantha M Dick-Criminal Justice; Ryan Duke-Allied Health Partnership; Zachery T Ebersold-Criminal Justice; Frederick J Edick-Auto Body Repair; Christopher J Femia-Auto Body Repair; Adam K Fenner-Auto Body Repair; Geoffrey M Garrison-Criminal Justice; Brandon T Hall-Criminal Justice; Kayla M Happle-Equine & Animal Science; Carley R Herb-Engineering New Visions; Shannon L Hollenbeck-Graphic Design; Andrea E Kodya-Criminal Justice; Tyler Mallinder-Allied Health Partnership; Eric Merrell-Allied Health Partnership; Carley Parker-Engineering New Visions; Craig A Pollack-Graphic Design; Tyler J Reed-Engineering Science; Andrew P Rogers-Carpentry; Nathaniel J Thurber-Criminal Justice; Samantha E Tucker-Criminal Justice; Carissa A VanDusen-Equine & Animal Science; Kathaleen Vineall-Health Professions; Ashley M Warner-Nurse Assisting; Khristopher K Wesolowski-Graphic Design.

Rome City School District

Marissa Bates-Graphic Design; Kelsey C Beach-Criminal Justice; Marcus Beatty-Criminal Justice; Benjamin Becker-Career Exploration II; Brachell D Beckley-Graphic Design; Kayla M Beckwith-Cosmetology; Richard J Benedict-Engineering Science; Bradley M Bladecki-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Alysia M Colangelo-Criminal Justice; Brandon P Davis-Graphic Design; Jordan M Deeley-Criminal Justice; Jordan A Delong-Criminal Justice; Debra J Demorrow-Graphic Design; Gabrielle Ferrare-Criminal Justice; Demi M Grant-Criminal Justice; Annmarie A Guglielmo-Engineering Science; Mia R Hernandez-Criminal Justice; Thomas Hluska-Graphic Design; Malynda C Hunt-Early Childhood Education; Stephanie M Jaegers-Graphic Design; Cody Marrello-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Ryan N Matt-Criminal Justice; Ryan P McNichol-Auto Body Repair; Brandon M McSweeney-Criminal Justice; Randy J Miller-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Kristin M Moroughan-Criminal Justice; Mckenzie O’Herien-Graphic Design; Andrew J Patnode-Criminal Justice; Brittany Pfeifer-Pre-Nursing; Robert A Pinti-Criminal Justice; Gerald R Plumb-Criminal Justice; Mary E Resnach-Criminal Justice; Emmanuel D Reyes-Graphic Design; Brittany L Riggleman-Graphic Design; Israel J Rivera-Broadcast Technology; Kevin T Robbins-Carpentry; Renee A Rodriguez-Pre-Nursing; Kevin O Rodriguez-Valentin-Graphic Design; Justin E Rutz-Criminal Justice; Brandon F Salisbury-Criminal Justice; Kelsi M Sanzone-Cosmetology; Joseph Serrano-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Dustin W Smith-Automotive Technology; Tre D Smith-Graphic Design; Kyle M Snell-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Aislinn N Taylor-Criminal Justice; Taylor R Walker-Criminal Justice; Kathrine M Wallace-Early Childhood Education; Brooke E Waters-Criminal Justice; Cordell J Wattley-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Imani L Western-Womack-Automotive Technology; Mitchell L Whitman-Heavy Equipment Operation; Tyler M Wickham-Auto Body Repair.

Sherrill City School District

Christopher Carey-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Alan-Michael Caswell-Criminal Justice; Casey Comings-Graphic Design; Nichiah M Comstock-Criminal Justice; Maurice Finley-Career Exploration I; Nicholas T Fletcher-Carpentry; Derek A Gracey-Graphic Design; Brianna Hart-Allied Health Partnership; Jessie Hyle-New Ventures; Kyle A Kiner-Carpentry; Bianca N Little-Engineering Science; Jessica R Lohr-Early Childhood Education; Shannon M Nisiewicz-Cosmetology; Shannon J Reilly-Auto Body Repair; Jonathan W Swalgin-Graphic Design; Sean M Tarry-Criminal Justice; Ashley A Thayer-New Ventures; Daniel T VanRiper-Computer Programming; Alex S West-Graphic Design; Tasha Wilson-Auto Body Repair.

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Christopher M Baker-Heavy Equipment Operation; Cody L Collins-Criminal Justice; Reyanne Dailey-Cosmetology; Taylor N Denison-Cosmetology; Dale Durant-New Ventures; Makayla Glauer-Allied Health Partnership; Shiel Lamb-Graphic Design; Samantha Manaseri-Criminal Justice; Brooke A McCarthy-Cosmetology; Matthew Papa-Engineering Science; Brandon Pupp-Engineering Science; Randi Jean Sheldon-Early Childhood Education; Justin M Sirles-Criminal Justice; Tyler Smith-Auto Body Repair; Danielle Smith-Equine & Animal Science; Ryan M Thorna-Engineering Science; Kayla M Weismore-Equine & Animal Science; Kevin D Wilkins-Career Exploration I; Alyson Wilson-Health Professions.

Honor Roll (85%-89%)

Camden Central School District

Erica D Benjamin-Cosmetology; Marc-Andre’ Boulet-Carpentry; Morgan C Bristol-New Ventures; Margaret Campbell-Cosmetology; Heather R Cast-Pre-Nursing; Tyler J Clapps-Criminal Justice; Victoria Clark-Cosmetology; Taylor A Duell-Cosmetology; David Felker-Heavy Equipment Operation; Taylor G Forward-Criminal Justice; Codi A Gaut-Criminal Justice; James L Grow-Graphic Design; Brandon E Hanright-Automotive Technology; Logan O Hayes-Computer Programming; Elizabeth M Hickok-Equine & Animal Science; Amanda M Hill-Equine & Animal Science; Cassondra M House-Equine & Animal Science; Cody M Humphrey-Heavy Equipment Operation; Brandon M Lambert-Automotive Technology; Mark A Learned-Electrical/HVAC; Kendra Mooney-Health Professions; Adam J Oakes-Engineering Science; Cassandra L Premo-Nurse Assisting; NaNa N Roberson-Cosmetology; Benjamin Sharon-Graphic Design; Meagan K Sobles-Health Professions; Kade Spencer-Automotive Technology; Kerri A Swancott-Pre-Nursing; Brittany Tennant-Cosmetology; Arron M Waldron-Criminal Justice; Darren M Wilcox-Automotive Technology; Kory D Willson-Criminal Justice.

Canastota Central School District

Tyler J Abel-Heavy Equipment Operation; Drew Arnold-Criminal Justice; Mark M Baer-Carpentry; Cheyanne M Bateman-Equine & Animal Science; Kimberlee Brown-Cosmetology; Brandon M Claflin-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Donna M Compoli-Cosmetology; Brandon Crawford-Career Exploration II; Christina T Grosjean-Cosmetology; Myranda M Hayes-Computer Programming; Lacy L Jennison-Nurse Assisting; Katlyn E Kelly-Equine & Animal Science; Nathan King-Criminal Justice; Robert T Montefusco-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Jordan L Pannell-Criminal Justice; Stephanie B Patterson-Cosmetology; Courtney B Pell-Health Professions; Chris Polisse-Career Exploration II; Kaleb Raufer-Career Exploration I; Shaun M Renfer-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Rebecca J Sobotka-Vocational Technical Preparation; Mckenna Somers-Cosmetology; Amber Swanson-Cosmetology; Alisa M Thayer-Early Childhood Education; Paul M Thornton-Carpentry; Nathanial Trost-Automotive Technology; John A Tupper-Carpentry; Brian M Whitcombe-Heavy Equipment Operation; Joseph Whitehead Jr.-Graphic Design.

Hamilton Central School District

Hanna E Carpenter-Equine & Animal Science; Shannon Heath-Early Childhood Education; Edwin Heath-Carpentry; Karch D Manley-Conservation; Rebecca L Schneider-Equine & Animal Science; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of High School Math; Mason J Seitz-Foundations of CTE; Cody M Smith-Heavy Equipment Operation; Randell A Staelens-Auto Body Repair; Tina Stagaman-Foundations of CTE; Teanna Wilcox-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of CTE; Shayne Winton-Foundations of High School Math.

Madison Central School District

Shana M Biedermann-Early Childhood Education; Dylan Cook-Automotive Technology; Cassandra M Derby-Early Childhood Education; Hunter D Roberts-Heavy Equipment Operation; Mindy S Smith-Cosmetology; Bradley Sweet-Criminal Justice; Alexandria M Totten-Cosmetology; Mitchell Van Ormer-Electrical/HVAC.

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Justice Armstrong-Cosmetology; Allen J Bailey-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Joshua K Boyden-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kilee M Buell-Health Professions; Dylan M Clark-Automotive Technology; Michaela L Clark-Equine & Animal Science; James A Graham-Carpentry; Justin R Lewis-Graphic Design; Cody Logan-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Devon Manaseri-Heavy Equipment Operation; Molly T Moran-Health Professions; Madeline Peckham-Equine & Animal Science; Katherine E Pelton-Early Childhood Education; Nickolas A Raymond-Heavy Equipment Operation

Oneida City School District

Aubrey J Ambrosio-Cosmetology; Chelsea A Baum-Cosmetology; Andrew G Bavo-Automotive Technology; Jonathan C Bouchard-Auto Body Repair; Keirsten L Burton-Early Childhood Education; Kaley E Casler-Graphic Design; Alexandra K Dailey-Cosmetology; Garrett A Hopper-Computer Programming; Brenna M Jones-Cosmetology; Brent Kearney-Culinary Arts; Tyler M Lancette-Graphic Design; Abrina P Leahey-Equine & Animal Science; Paige Lerch-Career Exploration II; Lindsey K Loucks-Automotive Technology; Angelo D Manzella-Heavy Equipment Operation; Justin D Miller-Automotive Technology; Rosemarie Musolino-Early Childhood Education; Michael A Reesh-Computer Programming; Julie Schuler-Early Childhood Education; James Schuler-Vocational Technical Preparation; Jack B Strail-Automotive Technology; Matthew P Teague-Conservation; Elizabeth A Tiedt-Automotive Technology; Makayla M Ulm-Cosmetology; Kylie A Ulm-Equine & Animal Science; Kristy L Ward-Early Childhood Education; Brian Williamson-Engineering New Visions; Melissa M Wright-Health Professions

Rome City School District

Teisha Abbott-Health Professions; Gabriel Acevedo-Criminal Justice; Erin E Archer-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Kevin E Beckwith-Computer Programming; John Blaschak-New Ventures; Bianca C Brady-Pre-Nursing; Emily J Bray-Heavy Equipment Operation; Janine Bristol-Equine & Animal Science; Desiree J Burk-Cosmetology; Brittany L Burns-Equine & Animal Science; Cierra N Cadrette-Cosmetology; Cory A Carinci-Conservation; Marissa M Cayton-Auto Body Repair; Danielle R Champlin-Equine & Animal Science; Alyssa L Chrystie-Nurse Assisting; Desmond W Clay-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Aaron D Coluccio-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Cristofer C Cox-Criminal Justice; Llyssa M Davis-Career Exploration I; Maggie M Dole-Cosmetology; Katie L Donlon-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Brittany M Edwards-Early Childhood Education; Kayla L Ervin-Early Childhood Education; Elizabeth M Gleasman-Broadcast Technology; Louis I Green-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Morgan Hamlin-Criminal Justice; Sara Hanrahan-Criminal Justice; Chelsea N Hatzinger-Health Professions; Christina Hernandez-Cosmetology; Shawnee R Hill-Vocational Technical Preparation; Gage M Hutchinson-Auto Body Repair; Alyssa M Ives-Early Childhood Education; Michael A Janes-Computer Programming; Dallas Kozak-Nurse Assisting; Collin J LaRoche-Criminal Justice; Jenna L LaRoy-Criminal Justice; Deanna M Lewis-Health Professions; Gary S Libby-Criminal Justice; Vicki B Maitland-Early Childhood Education; Ashlee M Manna-Early Childhood Education; Kristine R Martinez-Graphic Design; Jared A Mattie-Criminal Justice; Taylor A McCormick-Early Childhood Education; Ryan W Metott-Broadcast Technology; Deon X Miller-Career Exploration I; Isaac J Morrison-Career Exploration I; Ryan M Mortise-Criminal Justice; Brittany A Moselle-Broadcast Technology; Kevin M Nelson-Criminal Justice; Billie-Jean M Ng-Criminal Justice; Kerry A Nobis-Cosmetology; Storm C Noblett-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Curtis D Odlum-Computer Programming; Serena A Ozuna-Early Childhood Education; Jacob A Palmer-Heavy Equipment Operation; Cassie L Parker-Criminal Justice; Kayla Phelps-Career Exploration II; Latisha M Rainwater-Cosmetology; Nakasha P Richardson-Criminal Justice; Kevin M Riley-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Christina M Rivera-Criminal Justice; David D Sblendorio-Automotive Technology; Melissa M Schisler-Criminal Justice; Elizabeth M Schneider-Culinary Arts; Jennifer L Simmons-Early Childhood Education; Dorothy Sochia-Pre-Nursing; Jessenya Sosa-Criminal Justice; Richard D Steacy-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Anthony E Szajer-Culinary Arts; Salina L Tarantino-Nurse Assisting; Tiffany M Taylor-Criminal Justice; Andrew M Tolpa-Criminal Justice; Michael S Vacheresse-Criminal Justice; Ryan S VanDresar-Heavy Equipment Operation; Lydia Webb-Early Childhood Education; Chad E Wheeler-Heavy Equipment Operation.

Sherrill City School District

Tara L Ano-Cosmetology; Aaron S Burleigh-Carpentry; Tori Champney-Career Exploration I; Bryan Collmer-Heavy Equipment Operation; Celeste Coy-Cosmetology; Ashley Doane-Vocational Technical Preparation; Jarett D Durant-Engineering Science; Sebrena M Fromey-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kristina W Gorton-Criminal Justice; Amanda Havener-Cosmetology; Christian V Jeannotte-Criminal Justice; Marissa M Law-Cosmetology; Taylor Leonesio-Carpentry; Samantha L Maggiolino-Early Childhood Education; Audrey L Makarchuk-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Brad Marchand-Criminal Justice; James D Millson-Graphic Design; Gage Patry-Culinary Arts; Matthew Peavey-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Snezhana Rasko-Cosmetology; Matthew W Ross-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Michael P Ross-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Courtney M Rusaw-Cosmetology; Nicole L Scotto-Criminal Justice; Justin M Seifert-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Micaela L Shay-New Ventures; Colin M VanNamee-Engineering Science.

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Louisa M Bartlett-Equine & Animal Science; Marisha Burton-Early Childhood Education; Torell Chaires-Early Childhood Education; Lisa Curtis-Health Professions; Kaylene D Flores-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Lindsey M Garbr Cosmetology; Jonathan C Netzband-Engineering New Visions; Teagan A Porter-Health Professions; Samantha Yates-Early Childhood Education.

Honorable Mention (80%-84%)

Camden Central School District

Kevin G Amo-Heavy Equipment Operation; Nathan S Backer-Graphic Design; Gregory P Baker-Auto Body Repair; Zebulen Boulerice-Culinary Arts; Johnathan T Brodie-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Perry Button-Culinary Arts; Lloyd J.R. J Clark-Career Exploration I; Amber Coe-Nurse Assisting; Dustin Dingman-Heavy Equipment Operation; Shana B Downing-Culinary Arts; Kayla M Egelston-Early Childhood Education; Patrick J Goold-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Fred Grinnell-Career Exploration II; Chandler Grinnell-Heavy Equipment Operation; Noel Harrington-Graphic Design; Mark Heller-Conservation; Heather A Hill-Nurse Assisting; Kelsey L Hilts-Health Professions; Henry Hilts-Vocational Technical Prep ROPE; Ryan House-Vocational Technical Prep ROPE; Ashley J Jackson-Nurse Assisting; Christina A Jaquith-Vocational Technical Preparation; Alexander H Kirk-Heavy Equipment Operation; Jake J McCall-Conservation; Dalton S Mickle-Vocational Technical Preparation; Zackary S Montieth-Electrical/HVAC; Michael A Mosher-Heavy Equipment Operation; Stacie A Nobis-Computer Programming; Ashley E Oakes-Health Professions; Caitlyn E Platt-Nurse Assisting; Jamie S Schorer-Cosmetology; Samantha Sharon-Auto Body Repair; Randy J Sherman-Vocational Technical Preparation; Ciara L Staelens-Nurse Assisting; Carolyn Stewart-Health Professions; Mecca Underwood-Culinary Arts; Linda K VanPelt-Health Professions; Sherry J Webb-Health Professions; Arthur J Welch-Computer Programming; Alexander W Wielt-Conservation; Michaela M Wines-Health Professions; Chelsie L Wyant-Equine & Animal Science.

Canastota Central School District

Corey Bloss-Career Exploration II; Zachary Bloss-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Todd D Cannistra-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Hailie M Chandler-Culinary Arts; Sara A Compoli-Cosmetology; Arlen a Cummings-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; David Davis-Graphic Design; Steven M Fallon-Criminal Justice; Christopher J Gardner-Heavy Equipment Operation; Garritt Heintz-Carpentry; Elaine Hoch-Schmidtka-Vocational Technical Preparation; Brooke R Klish-Criminal Justice; Dakota R McAllister-Carpentry; Jacob L Meade-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kara R Otts-Career Exploration I; Drew M Raushi-Carpentry; Cassandra Reinhardt-Vocational Technical Preparation; William H Stuy-Criminal Justice; James Tolliver-Information Technology Systems/CISCO.

Hamilton Central School District

Dylan Baker-Electrical/HVAC; Dakota Browning-Electrical/HVAC; Kyle T Lopp-Auto Body Repair; Matthew T Peckham-Foundations of CTE; Willy W Relyea-Graphic Design; Nathan L Rogers-Conservation; Cody D Smith-Foundations of CTE; Garret Welsh-Electrical/HVAC; Kaylee Winterrose-Foundations of CTE.

Madison Central School District

Cody Russell-Career Exploration II; Brian Schenk-Carpentry; Vincent Stolarczyk-Electrical/HVAC; Damien Wright-Career Exploration II.

Morrisville-Eaton Central School

Cody W Ammon-Heavy Equipment Operation; Kristin A Campbell-Vocational Technical Preparation; Reece J Dailey-Computer Programming; Michael P Day-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Forrest L Garbry-Culinary Arts; Jessica M Glynn-Culinary Arts; Katrina Johnson-Vocational Technical Preparation; Reid S Maciag-Conservation; Brandon B Marshall-Heavy Equipment Operation; Elizabeth N Nodine-New Ventures; Dylan Sedore-Vocational Technical Preparation; Renee M Shantal-Nurse Assisting; Ronald E Tarkett-Auto Body Repair; Dani-Marie E Ward-Health Professions; Shelby L Widger-New Ventures; Sierra R Williams-Cosmetology

New York State School for the Deaf

Justin Corron-Carpentry.

Oneida City School District

Amber R Bavo-Cosmetology; Amber Burns-Cosmetology; Bethanie L Butler-Cosmetology; Patrick C Christensen-Carpentry; Emily E Cullen-Cosmetology; Alyssa L David-Health Professions; Jeffrey Decker-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Katalyn M Fura-Vocational Technical Preparation; Robert Grimsley-Auto Body Repair; Caitlyn E Hess-Equine & Animal Science; Brenna C Holmes-Early Childhood Education; Benjamin C Hood-Automotive Technology; Christopher M Lastine-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Andrew Lollman-Vocational Technical Preparation; Olivia R Lopitz-Culinary Arts; Tasha M Mariano-Cosmetology; Evan P Merrell-Career Exploration I; Cris-Chin R Moore-Graphic Design; Danielle N Potter-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Ryan Roberson-Vocational Technical Preparation; Chelsea E Saltamach-Culinary Arts; Jon Snyder-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Fredrick F Wilmer-Criminal Justice; Nicholas S Winn-Computer Programming.

Rome City School District

Angela Bledsoe-Culinary Arts; Tyler J Boyd-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Jacob Bradley-Criminal Justice; Madisyn R Bradshaw-Career Exploration I; Ginny M Bromley-Early Childhood Education; Olivia M Brown-Graphic Design; Robin Burk-Computer Programming; Kayla Clark-Vocational Technical Prep Nursing Asst.; Amber M Come-Computer Programming; Kyle Come-Pre-Nursing; Stacey L Come-Health Professions; Micheal C Coonrod-Auto Body Repair; Charlotte Davis-Computer Programming; Andrew Donovan-Auto Body Repair; Kristen M Edwards-Automotive Technology; Christian D Egelston-Vocational Technical Preparation; Christian Feliciano-Health Professions; Oni A Galloway-Nurse Assisting; Xavier A Garcia-Rodriguez-Equine & Animal Science; Ronald C Gaudin-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Haley J Gawarecki-Carpentry; Ashleigh N Grigsby-Cosmetology; Anyssa L Harris-Pre-Nursing; Michelle L Himes-Early Childhood Education; Valerie A Hluska-Cosmetology; Desiree L Jansen-Early Childhood Education; Ashley E Johnson-Criminal Justice; Joann E Jones-Nurse Assisting; Daniel J Jones-Nurse Assisting; Carissa J Lapointe-Pre-Nursing; Angela F Layman-Health Professions; William Lighthall-Vocational Technical Preparation; Stacy Mahl-Early Childhood Education; Tyler Marshall-Early Childhood Education; Stephanie N Medina-Culinary Arts; Victoria A Morrison-Criminal Justice; Jessica A Naylor-Career Exploration II; Ashaki Parris-Nurse Assisting; Shayla M Robinson-Pre-Nursing; Anthony Sacco-Automotive Technology; Sarah A Siedsma-Nurse Assisting; Jordan M Solomon-Culinary Arts; Zachary A Swain-Carpentry; Marissa M Szablewski-Equine & Animal Science; Kayla S Underwood-Career Exploration I; Kaitlin Vencek-Cosmetology; Steven Welfel-Conservation; Erica A White-Culinary Arts; Adam G Wilkinson-Nurse Assisting; Joshua L Williams-Computer Programming; Krisy L Winters-Career Exploration II; Lonnie A Young-Automotive Technology.

Sherrill City School District

Larry W Boice-Carpentry; Anthony Borst-Vocational Technical Preparation; Cody J Burress-Automotive Technology; Kalynn Confer-New Ventures; Ellen Depasquale-Culinary Arts; Jason Fink-Automotive Technology; Lamarr Hallagan-Vocational Technical Preparation; Jessica Hallman-Nurse Assisting; Elaine Hollenbeck-Information Technology Systems/CISCO; Danni L Hopkins-Brenner-Vocational Technical Preparation; Brittany L Hummel-Career Exploration I; William Kowalik-Career Exploration II; Ryan Lamb-Graphic Design; Shawn Lamb-Vocational Technical Prep ABR Lab; Michael J Lee-Recreational and Outdoor Power Eq.; Kathrine C Miner-Equine & Animal Science; Michael O’Grady-Carpentry; Lyndsey Orlowske-Vocational Technical Prep Equine; Alexis C Patricia-Cosmetology; Dale H Peters-Computer Programming; Bradley R Poppleton-Culinary Arts; Yefim Rasko-Vocational Technical Preparation; Mark P Rugg-Computer Programming; Alexis VanDusen-Health Professions; Daniel Wossner-Vocational Technical Prep Auto Tech

Stockbridge Valley Central School

Mark Carpenter-Career Exploration II; Richard Denison-Automotive Technology; William K Huckabone-Automotive Technology; Jolene Mitchell-Criminal Justice; Ashley O’Herien-Equine & Animal Science; Amanda L Relyea-Nurse Assisting; Dylan Russ-Conservation; Justine E Sanford-Culinary Arts.

(Westmoreland, NY – Nov. 13, 2011) On Sunday Nov. 13 at approximately 2:30 p.m. the State Police at Marcy investigated a Personal Injury auto accident involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Cider Street and West Carter Road (Humphrey Raod) in the Town of Westmoreland.

Curtis Morgan, (27), of Vernon  was traveling north on Cider Street in the Town of Westmoreland when his 1983 Kawasaki motorcycle was struck by a 2003 Lincoln driven by Joseph Virgo, (79), of Rochester.

Virgo had stopped at the intersection of Cider Street and Humphrey Road and failed to observe the motorcycle traveling north on Cider Street, as Virgo entered the intersection he attempted to make a left turn onto Cider Street. Morgan attempted to take evasive action but was unable to avoid striking Virgo’s vehicle. Morgan struck Virgo’s vehicle and was ejected from the motorcycle landing on the roadway.

Morgan was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with non -life -threatening injuries. Virgo was not injured in the accident.

The accident is still under investigation.

(Boonville, Camden, Rome, Vernon, Whitesboro, NY – Nov. 2011) Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week has begun and will run from Nov. 14 through Monday, Nov. 21 at local collection sites in Boonville, Camden, Rome, Vernon, and Whitesboro. The hours to drop shoe boxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and small toys off at local collection sites are:

Boonville United Methodist Church, 202 Main Street, Boonville, 315-942-2626:
Monday, November 14: 10am-2pm
Tuesday, November 15: 10am-2pm
Wednesday, November 16: 10am-2pm
Thursday, November 17: 10am-2pm
Friday, November 18: 10am-3pm, 5pm-7pm
Saturday, November 19: 9:30am-5pm
Sunday, November 20: 12noon-5pm
Monday, November 21: 9:30am-7pm

Servant Baptist Church, 10570 State Route 13, Camden, 315-245-2516:
Monday, November 14: 10am-1pm
Tuesday, November 15: 10am-1pm
Wednesday, November 16: 10am-1pm
Thursday, November 17: 10am-1pm
Friday, November 18: 10am-1pm
Saturday, November 19: 9am-12noon
Sunday, November 20: 10am-12noon
Monday, November 21: 8:30am-10:30am

Resurrection Life Church, 628 Floyd Avenue, Rome, 315-339-6318:
Monday, November 14: 11am-1pm
Tuesday, November 15: 11am-1pm
Wednesday, November 16: 11am-1pm
Thursday, November 17: 11am-1pm
Friday, November 18: 11am-1pm
Saturday, November 19: 9am-11am
Sunday, November 20: 1pm-3pm
Monday, November 21: 9am-11am

Beacon Light Baptist Church, 5058 State Route 31, Vernon, 315-829-2086
Monday, November 14: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Tuesday, November 15: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Wednesday, November 16: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Thursday, November 17: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Friday, November 18: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Saturday, November 19: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Sunday, November 20: 10am-12noon, 3-6pm
Monday, November 21: 10am-12noon

Crosspoint Church, 317 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro, 315-797-4520.
Monday, November 14: 9am-1pm
Tuesday, November 15: 9am-1pm
Wednesday, November 16: 9am-1pm
Thursday, November 17: 9am-1pm
Friday, November 18: 9am-1pm
Saturday, November 19: 9am-1pm
Sunday, November 20: 9am-1pm
Monday, November 21: 9am-11am

On Monday, Nov. 21, the boxes will be transported to the Operation Christmas Child processing center in Charlotte, NC where they are packed for overseas shipment. The gifts for boys and girls ages 2-14 are sent by ship and plane into more than 100 countries. Boxes go to new children each year. The relief and evangelical outreach is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse led by Dr. Billy Graham’s son Franklin Graham.

In 2010, 8.18 million Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes were distributed around the world. More than 10,210 boxes were collected in Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Oswego, and Herkimer counties last year. For more information about how you can participate in Operation Christmas Child locally, contact volunteer Area Coordinator Patty Jennings at 315-232-2690 or pjennings21@yahoo.com. Information is also online at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.