Madison County Veterans Service Agency

05/12/2026

Local veterans are invited to join us for a Flag Day Complimentary Veterans Breakfast.

This breakfast is sponsored by the Madison County Veteran Service Agency and Mission First Veterans Community Center as a way to thank our veterans and bring the community together.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Theodore’s Restaurant
3231 Seneca Turnpike

We hope you’ll join us for breakfast, conversation, and fellowship as we recognize Flag Day and honor the service of our veterans.

04/03/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 on Saturday, May 9. 🇺🇸

Walk, run, or bike in support of our veterans and help raise awareness for the services and resources available in our community.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Madison County Complex Atrium in Wampsville. The event will also include a Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a reception lunch at noon.

We hope to see you there!

02/24/2026

12/29/2025

FUN FACT: People are psychologically primed for fresh starts on Mondays, making it the peak day for starting new healthy habits like dieting, exercising, or quitting smoking. This is called the "fresh start effect," essentially a weekly "New Year's" moment for health goals!

What are somethings you might be working on for yourself this week after the wonderful holiday week?

12/07/2025

On this date, December 7, 1941, we pause to remember Pearl Harbor — a day that forever changed our nation. We honor the brave service members who stood in the face of unimaginable adversity and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication to our country will never be forgotten. Today, we reflect, we remember, and we reaffirm our commitment to preserving the legacy of all who served.

11/14/2025

Tomorrow is FUR FRIDAY!!!! ❄️ Meet Ice Spice! ❄️

Come to the center from 10a-2p and meet Ice Spice! 🤍

This frosty beauty is ready to melt your heart and warm up your couch! Sweet, affectionate, and full of personality, she’s the kind of girl who loves a snowy adventure just as much as a cozy cuddle. ☃️💙

Ice Spice is one of Wanderers newer. She came to them as a stray and, sadly, was never reclaimed. Now she’s on the hunt for a forever home where she can finally settle in and be loved.

Miss Ice is absolutely the Queen Bee — and she’ll let you know it in the most charming ways! She adores people, but would thrive best in a home with older kids or adults. She also prefers to be the only animal in the household, but trust us… she more than makes up for it with her sweetness, loyalty, and the way she’ll steal your heart the moment you meet her.

She’s about 4 years old, with plenty of life, love, and wiggles ahead of her. This gorgeous girl deserves a warm home, a soft bed, and a family to spoil her long before the holidays arrive.

Don’t miss out on Ice Spice — come meet her tomorrow! 🩵🐾

11/11/2025

Paul L. Douglass

In honor of Veteran's Day we will tell the stories of some Madison County Residents who were nominated for the 2025 WAVEM Madison County Veteran of the Year. This award honors a veteran who has never stopped serving even after leaving the armed forces.

Paul Douglass grew up in and around the Village of Canastota, NY. In the fall of 1970 he saw his birthday drawn for the draft. Rather than having the military dictate where he would go, he left the Canastota Central School District and joined the Marines Corps in January of 1971. He trained at Parris Island as an infantryman. He later spent time at Camp Geiger in Florida, in San Juan, Puerto Rico and at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Twice while in the Marines he was scheduled to go to Vietnam before his orders were cancelled. While in the service he earned his GED, and married Debbie Nodine, whom he met during his senior year of high school. He was discharged in September of 1973.

After he returned home he went to work at Oneida Limited (later Revere Copper Products Inc.) and raised two daughters. Paul became active in the American Legion in Sylvan Beach and The American Legion of Canastota, NY Post 140 . He served as the Post Commander in Canastota, the Madison County Commander and the New York State District Commander and the New York State Department Vice-Commander. Paul also was active with the American Legion of New York State's Boys State held annually at SUNY Morrisville. He also was active with the Forty & Eight Society for veterans and the American Legion Riders.

Paul passed away August 22 after a brief illness.

11/11/2025

Kevin Markowski

In honor of Veteran's Day we will tell the stories of some Madison County Residents who were nominated for the 2025 WAVEM Madison County Veteran of the Year. This award honors a veteran who has never stopped serving even after leaving the armed forces.

Kevin Markowski attended Cazenovia Central School District until he was 16 before moving to Camden. He graduated from Camden Central School District in 1981. Following graduation he enlisted in the army with two friends from high school, signing up for the infantry. He took basic training at Fort Benning, receiving certification as a C2 dragon gunner. He was assigned to Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. While there he took went to NCO school. He served overseas in Japan, Korea and New Zealand. Following the death of a family member he took a hardship waiver and returned to the states.

He lived in Ohio working as a plumber and HVAC Industry. He returned to central New York working in the HVAC Industry, working for private companies and on a number of SUNY campuses. For nearly 20 years Kevin was active with the Erieville Fire Dept. Inc serving as chief for four years. In his retirement he has become active with the American Legion Post 88 Cazenovia NY as serving on multiple committees, including being the chairman of the membership committee, he also serves at the post historian helps organize the posts pancake breakfasts and the Memorial Day parade. He also has been active with the Til Valhalla Project, works to preserve the Legacies of Fallen Heroes by surprise-delivering memorial plaques to their families, funded their apparel.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women of Madison County who have dedicated themselves to our country. Their service and sacrifice have created the freedoms we cherish. We encourage everyone to take a moment today to thank a veteran. Our community is stronger because of you.

11/11/2025

Joe Gaiser

In honor of Veteran's Day we will tell the stories of some Madison County Residents who were nominated for the 2025 WAVEM Madison County Veteran of the Year. This award honors a veteran who has never stopped serving even after leaving the armed forces.

Joe Gaiser graduated from Madison Central School - Madison, NY in 1962. Following his graduation he enlisted in the army as an electrician. He completed his basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, and his electrical training at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. Following his training he was assigned to Fort Bliss in Texas. During the Cuban Missile Crisis his company was required to completely strip the maintenance the building they were stationed out of, load it onto a railroad car and get over a dozen shots in preparation of a potential conflict. He finished his time in the army in 1965. He then went to work in law enforcement spending over forty years working in This Is Hamilton, NY, the Village of Cazenovia, with the Chittenango Police Department, and with the Madison County Sheriff's Office - NY. Joe was also nominated for the award in 2023.

11/10/2025

TOMORROW

Veterans Day Highlight: Get a free car wash!

As a small token of gratitude for your service, Hoffman Car Wash is offering a free Ultimate Car Wash to all veterans, active-duty, and retired military personnel on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.