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Watertown High School was in control as the third quarter of Monday night's Frontier League "A" Division championship game neared the midway point.

Watertown High School was in control as the third quarter of Monday night's Frontier League "A" Division championship game neared the midway point.That's when, as Immaculate Heart Central's Brian Magovney said later, "It was Connor's time."Magovney's teammate, high-scoring IHC junior Connor Caldwell, had scored 15 first-half points, but only three more in the first five minutes of the third quarter. But when the "A" Division Most Valuable Player took his game up a notch, he helped IHC rally for a 67-57 victory at Jefferson Community College.Caldwell scored eight points in the final 21/2 minutes of the third quarter to help erase as much as a seven-point WHS lead.The 6-foot-3 guard then contributed 11 more points in the final eight minutes, finishing with 37, as top-seeded IHC (16-1) outscored the No. 4 Cyclones (11-6) by 22-12 over the final eight minutes."We're used to Connor doing that," said Magovney, who added 16 points for IHC. "He can take over a game and dominate for long stretches. We all feed off him, and when he really gets going, so do we."And while Caldwell was getting hot, the Cyclones ran into a second-half cold spell that saw them score just 11 points in the third quarter and only 12 in the fourth."We played really well the first half, getting everyone involved on offense and making Caldwell work hard," said WHS coach Jeff Britton, whose club was swept by IHC this season. "The second half we didn't execute what we talked about at halftime. And we gave Caldwell a couple of wide-open 3-pointers that got him going."With his club trailing 41-36, Caldwell hit a 10-footer, then back-to-back 3-pointers when WHS defenders somehow left him alone in the corner.A Magovney 3-pointer tied it at 45-all after three quarters, and Caldwell began the final period with a driving hoop and a free throw to give IHC the lead for good."After those threes, coach told me not to settle for them and take the ball to the hoop," Caldwell said. "We all picked it up pretty good the second half because they really outplayed us the first half."Caldwell added another driving bucket, and Ryan Spicer nailed a 3-pointer to boost the IHC advantage to 53-49. Caldwell scored two more baskets, then added two foul shots in the final minute."Their zone confused us the first half," said IHC coach Mike Delaney. "They also beat us up the court for too many easy hoops. When we took the press off and slowed the pace down, that was more to our liking. And you know sooner or later Connor will get going."WHS sophomore forward Dustin Pond kept his club in the game, scoring 23 points and grabbing 19 rebounds. But Britton couldn't find much help for him the second half. Josh Robinson added 13 points for WHS."IHC is hands down the bestteam," Britton said. "We've played well against them for long stretches, but not for an entire game."IHC point guard Patrick Caldwell didn't score, but dished out 16 assists.SOUTH JEFFERSON 61, GENERAL BROWN 48Like Caldwell, South Jefferson senior Akeebu Lettsome had a dominating game with 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Spartans added the "B" Division playoff title to their regular-season crown.Lettsome, the "B" Division's MVP, scored 14 first-half points to spark South Jefferson (13-4) to a 29-18 halftime lead. General Brown (10-7) never got closer than nine points the second half."I tried to come out with a lot of energy and get my team going," Lettsome said. "We pushed the ball pretty well and got some easy baskets the first half. Then the second half we just relied on our defense."The Lions, playing without senior point guard Dallas Thomas, who hurt his ankle in the semifinals, had no offensive consistency and were beaten to loose balls all night by the hustling Spartans."I told the kids we just weren't tough enough," said General Brown coach Brian Nortz. "When they got the loose balls, they took it hard to the basket and we fouled them. They outplayed us tonight in all phases."South Jefferson made 25 of 33 free throws, including 12 of 13 by A. J. Chartrand (16 points). General Brown took only 10 foul shots and made four.It was 15-8 for South Jeff after one period and the Spartans led 29-18 at halftime. General Brown cut a 44-29 three-quarter deficit to 10 points, but didn't get any closer."The last time we played (a 55-54 General Brown win last Tuesday), they outrebounded us 34-14," said South Jefferson coach Fred Piche, the division's coach of the year. "Tonight we really attacked the glass, and I thought we were very patient on offense."Marc Piche added 11 points for the Spartans. Troy McAdam scored 18 points and Sam Massaro 17 for General Brown.General Brown plays Watertown at 6:30 p.m. Friday at JCC, followed by the IHC-South Jefferson A/B championship game. WATERTOWN By JOHN DAY c1_FL boys_HSSP01 Caldwell dominates in end Caldwell dominates in end Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099953 2010-02-09T08:53:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

WASHINGTON -- The Army isn't saying yet whether the funds being restored to Army installations are enough to avert all of the $36 million in cuts contemplated at Fort Drum.

WASHINGTON -- The Army isn't saying yet whether the funds being restored to Army installations are enough to avert all of the $36 million in cuts contemplated at Fort Drum.Army Secretary John M. McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. announced Friday that the Army would add $500 million to base operations, which Gen. Casey said fills about a third of the money the Army had slashed from its own operations and maintenance accounts nationwide.In light of the uncertainty, Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. William L. Owens said Monday they want the Army to go further and assure that all of the cuts at Fort Drum will be reversed."Friday's announcement by the Army to reverse $500 million in cuts to our country's bases means that we have cleared a significant hurdle in reversing the cuts to Fort Drum," Mr. Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a press release. "I have asked the Army to commit to using this $500 million to completely reverse the cuts to Fort Drum, and I'm hopeful that they will do so."Mr. Owens has been in talks with the Army's installation command, which in turn has been in discussion with Fort Drum about the base's operations budget. At issue are about $10 million in savings that Fort Drum officials identified in cooperation with the Army, plus about a $26 million cut ordered from the Pentagon, congressional offices have been told.Should Friday's announcement cover the $26 million, roughly, lawmakers would greet that as a significant victory that would stave off job losses. While some of the cuts identified at Fort Drum do not appear to have major impacts, the cancellation of maintenance contracts with the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center was expected to affect jobs that are filled by the center's disabled clients.Fort Drum supporters have been working with a figure of $28 million to be restored, based on a percentage of the overall funding slated to be returned to operations accounts.Mr. Owens and Mr. Schumer are not alone among lawmakers working on the issue. Other members of Congress with military installations in their districts complained to the Army, including Republican Reps. Marsha Blackburn and Zach Wamp of Tennessee, who met with Army officials on Thursday to urge that cuts be averted.A spokesman for the Army Installation Command on Friday promised an update on the Army's plans but had not provided one by Monday night; the federal government remained closed Monday following Washington's weekend blizzard.The announcement by Mr. McHugh and Gen. Casey did not indicate how officials found money to reverse the cuts, but Gen. Casey hinted Friday in a speech at Fort Campbell, Ky., that the cuts resulted from overzealous decisions by Army bureaucrats.He told troops that officials were looking for ways to be more efficient -- the war effort is stretching the Army's budget -- and "went too far.""So what we are doing is restoring about a third of what we took out," Gen. Casey said.The Army Public Affairs Office on Friday issued a press release announcing the $500 million in funding, describing it as a budget increase but making no mention of the cuts it was intended to partially reverse."We will continue to look for efficiencies and best practices, but the bottom line is we will not shortchange our soldiers and their families," Mr. Schumer said in the press release. WASHINGTON By MARC HELLER A1_Heller_drumcuts_radio01 Lawmakers want Army assurance Lawmakers want army assurance Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099938 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

DEKALB JUNCTION -- Rochelle Whitton led Hermon-DeKalb to a 53-37 upset victory over Harrisville with 25 points in a Northern Athletic Conference West Division girls basketball game Monday.

DEKALB JUNCTION -- Rochelle Whitton led Hermon-DeKalb to a 53-37 upset victory over Harrisville with 25 points in a Northern Athletic Conference West Division girls basketball game Monday.The win pulled Hermon-DeKalb (11-6 overall, 8-3 conference) just a game back of Harrisville for first place. Brianna Sayer contributed 11 points and eight rebounds for the Demons (11-6, 8-3).Patty Coloney led Harrisville (11-2, 9-2) with 15 points.HAMMOND 68, HEUVELTON 44Malynda Jenne scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds as the Red Devils pulled away from the Bulldogs in a West Division game at Heuvelton.Chelsea Milsap netted 13 points for Hammond (4-14, 10-2).Sam Weaver generated 17 points to lead Heuvelton (6-12, 3-9).LISBON 44, MORRISTOWN 32Jaclyn Moore's 10 points and 11 rebounds propelled the Golden Knights to a West Division triumph over the Green Rockets, snapping a six-game losing streak, in Lisbon.Alison Akins added eight points and six rebounds for Lisbon (4-11, 3-9).Claire Plummer led all scorers with 18 points for Morristown (10-7, 6-9).CHATEAUGAY 34, MADRID-WADDINGTON 26Racquel Fowler and Courtney Boyea each scored 11 points to lead the Bulldogs to an East Division win over the Yellow Jackets in Madrid.Cindy Harrigan contributed seven points for Chateaugay (11-4, 8-4).Ashley Beldock paced Madrid-Waddington (11-5, 8-4) with eight points.BRUSHTON-MOIRA 57, COLTON-PIERREPONT 16Chenice Russell made sure the Panthers stayed undefeated, scoring 15 points against the Colts in an East Division game in Brushton.Taylor Keck supplied nine points for Brushton-Moira (15-0, 12-0).Alex Soucia had a seven-point effort for Colton-Pierrepont (2-10, 3-13).SALMON RIVER 46, PARISHVILLE-HOPKINTON 35Amber Debyah tallied 14 points to lead the Shamrocks to an East Division triumph over the Panthers at Fort Covington.Karyss Terrance scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds for Salmon River (10-7, 8-5).Rebecca Remington and Michaela Cole each generated 11 points for the winless Panthers (0-13).TUPPER LAKE 46, INDIAN LAKE/LONG LAKE 41Hunter Aldridge and Carley Aldridge produced 12 and 10 points, respectively, to help power the Lumberjacks to the nonleague victory at Tupper Lake.Tayler Keniston registered 12 rebounds, four assists and five steals, and Amber Lawyer supplied eight rebounds and seven assists for Tupper Lake (10-8).Carli Reynolds scored a game-high 16 points, and Allison Pine added 10 points for Indian Lake/Long Lake.BOYS BASKETBALLMORIAH 66, BRUSHTON-MOIRA 65Nate and Nick Gilbo scored 18 points each to lead the Vikings to a nonleague win over the Panthers in Brushton.Ralph Schofield added 11 points for Moriah. Josh Sevey led all players with 24 points for Brushton-Moira (9-8).HOCKEYMASSENA 2, CANTON 1 (OT)J.P. Mailhot netted the game-winner in overtime as the Red Raiders maintained a lead in the Division I standings.David Henrie also scored for Massena (10-7-1, 8-3-1).Eric Mende scored for Canton (11-6-2, 6-3-1).CENTRAL SQUARE 6, IHC 4Brandon Whipple recorded a hat trick as Central Square secured the Division II West victory.Ben Ewald had a goal and an assist for Central Square (1-17-1).Lindsey Pound scored twice for Immaculate Heart Central (0-18-1). DEKALB JUNCTION Staff c3_hs roundup_020910_HSSP01 Whitton sparks Demons to upset win Whitton sparks demons to upset win Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099974 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

At the same time that President Barack Obama is inviting Republican participation in policymaking, he is attempting to rally Democratic allies as well.

At the same time that President Barack Obama is inviting Republican participation in policymaking, he is attempting to rally Democratic allies as well.On Saturday, the president urged Democrats to forge ahead with their policy initiatives, not simply "regroup, lick our wounds and try to hang on."Speaking at the Democratic National Committee's annual meeting in Washington, the president vowed to move forward on health care and job creation, and urged Democrats to press on in the areas of energy, education and financial regulation as well.While conceding that it has been a "tough year" and noting the special election in Massachusetts that deprived Democrats of their supermajority, President Obama sought to rally his party to action. "Just in case there's any confusion out there, I am not going to walk away from health care reform," he said. "I'm not going to walk away on this challenge. I'm not going to walk away on any challenge. We're moving forward."Listing some of his first-year achievements, the president cited legislation providing health insurance to children, the beginning of troop withdrawal from Iraq and the appointment of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotamayor. Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, who heads the Democratic committee, added to that by saying the Democrats need to do a "better job telling the story" of how President Obama's policies rescued America from economic disaster. During the 20-minute address, the president said the public questions whether elected officials can resist the power of lobbyists and special interests and effectively "confront the real problems that touch their lives."To spark action on those problems, Mr. Obama will need to keep the pressure on both parties. Prodding members of Congress through discussion and encouragement is a sound tactic. WATERTOWN Staff A6 Editorial Tue Obama Urging action Urging action Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099968 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Legislators and other officials from Jefferson and Oswego counties will begin mounting opposition to New York Power Authority's proposal to put 500 megawatts of wind energy development in Lake Ontario.

Legislators and other officials from Jefferson and Oswego counties will begin mounting opposition to New York Power Authority's proposal to put 500 megawatts of wind energy development in Lake Ontario.Jefferson County Legislature Chairman Kenneth D. Blankenbush, R-Black River, said they first will find out more about the proposal and then organize to oppose a widespread project.The Board of Legislators voted to approve the Galloo Island Wind Farm payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement Feb. 2, which helped pave the way for that 252-megawatt project."Having them on an island is one thing, but scattered along the shoreline is totally different," Mr. Blankenbush said.NYPA asked developers in December to submit proposals to build up to 500 megawatts of wind power, possibly spread out over several potential sites, including 10 sites in Lake Ontario and 13 sites in Lake Erie. Those sites were chosen in part because they have average wind speeds of at least 16.8 mph, have water depths of less than 150 feet and lie 2.3 miles or farther offshore.One site spreads from Galloo Island north to Grenadier Island and another stretches from Galloo Island south along the eastern shore in Oswego County. "We'll figure out what we can do and listen to what is the project they're talking about," Mr. Blankenbush said. "But what I've heard, I don't like."NYPA's proposal energized local opposition to wind power and helped the Coalition for the Preservation of the Golden Crescent and Thousand Islands Region to coalesce. Legislator Barry M. Ormsby, R-Belleville, organized the first meeting for Thursday night in Henderson Harbor."We will get something organized," Mr. Ormsby said. "We'll know how to strategize moving forward."He expects another meeting with NYPA officials soon. The deadline for a project proposal from a developer is June 1. NYPA will contract with the operator to buy all of the power from the wind farm or farms through long-term power purchase agreements. WATERTOWN By NANCY MADSEN A1_madsen_NYPA opposition_radio01 Opponents organizing to fight wind plans Opponents organizing to fight wind plans Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099972 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

School districts across the country will have to confront fiscal problems and budget gaps in the coming school year made worse by their reliance on federal stimulus money that will no longer be available.

School districts across the country will have to confront fiscal problems and budget gaps in the coming school year made worse by their reliance on federal stimulus money that will no longer be available.The $787 billion stimulus package includes $100 billion in education aid. Most states have already spent the money or will run out of funds by the end of this school year, according to surveys. A survey by the National Conference of State Legislatures found that 38 percent of the funds meant to stabilize spending were spent in the 2008-09 school year with 48 percent in the current year and the rest in the next academic year.Districts were cautioned on the use of the funds to avoid spending them on recurring expenditures, although the admonitions appeared contrary to the intent of the stimulus bill and even Obama administration boasting about its success.Some districts heeded the advice and funded one-time expenditures or long-term investments such as purchasing handicapped-accessible vehicles or renovating bathrooms.Columbia University Professor Michael A. Rebell, one of three at the Teachers College who conducted one of the surveys, called that "a godsend" and "an investment that will last for years."The White House, though, cites the aid in helping to save or create 250,000 education jobs. The problem for states and schools now is how to maintain those jobs when they run out of stimulus aid.The stimulus funds were intended to be one-time funds above what the federal governments would usually provide. School districts, like the states, may have been hoping for a return of better economic times bringing with it more aid or tax revenue to make up for stimulus funds. That has not happened. States are struggling to overcome deficits.Without increases in state aid, which is a hot political topic in New York and other states, districts will have to choose between raising property taxes or cutting other services or programs. WATERTOWN Staff A6 Editorial Tue schools School budgets School budgets Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099975 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Sunday night's Super Bowl lived up to its name. The two best teams in the National Football League faced off before a huge crowd in Miami and a record 106.5 million television viewers -- the biggest TV audience ever.

Sunday night's Super Bowl lived up to its name. The two best teams in the National Football League faced off before a huge crowd in Miami and a record 106.5 million television viewers -- the biggest TV audience ever.The game was exciting, with outstanding play -- and acrobatic plays -- by both teams. Its outcome was uncertain until the final minutes. Two of the game's best quarterbacks -- the Saints' Drew Brees and the Colts' Peyton Manning -- led their teams' offensive attacks with extraordinary skill. The game had everything --superb passing, great catches by receivers, tackle-breaking runs by swift running backs, goal-line stands, field goals, hard hits and sound defense on both sides.There was the element of surprise -- Saints coach Sean Payton called an onside kick at the beginning of the second half, which gave the Saints the ball and an advantage. There were few penalties and only one interception -- of a Peyton Manning pass by Saints defensive back Tracy Porter who raced 74 yards for a touchdown late in the game.Unless you're a resolute Indianapolis Colts fan, you have to be a little happy for the New Orleans Saints' come-from-behind 31-17 victory. The victory comes four years after Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed thousands of homes and small businesses and flooded 80 percent of New Orleans.The championship -- the first in the franchise's 43 years -- is a tremendous boost for the city. New Orleans, scene of incredible devastation a few short years ago, is the proud home of Super Bowl champions today -- a great story. WATERTOWN Staff A6 Editorial Tue Super New Orleans has a reason to celebrate New orleans has a reason to celebrate Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099998 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Spring may finally bring a new warehouse facility for CFM Food Distributors Inc. in the Jefferson County Corporate Park.

Spring may finally bring a new warehouse facility for CFM Food Distributors Inc. in the Jefferson County Corporate Park.The food distribution company reached a legal settlement with its original contractor on the project, who had liens on the property. A grant and loan package with the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency should close by Monday.The package and sale of land in the corporate park were approved Thursday morning by JCIDA's board.CFM told JCIDA's loan review committee that it will downsize the project from about 80,000 square feet to about 50,000 square feet. That would reduce the cost from about $10 million to $6 million."It's a better approach and there will be lots of opportunity to expand further," JCIDA Chief Executive Officer Donald C. Alexander said.The package includes a $375,000 loan and $200,000 grant approved in April, plus an additional $110,000 grant that will convert to a loan if employment falls below 150 people. The food distributor has more than 80 employees, a number which could nearly double in the new facility.Similar grant packages were approved in 2006 and 2007, as well as in April and November.JCIDA will sell the 16.13 acres to the company for $282,000.In asking for the latest package approval, CFM officials showed that the project would improve efficiency for the company and that the company has a working relationship with developer Lunco Corp., West Carthage."We should've been where we are now three years ago," CFM Vice President Peter J. Levos said.The Watertown-based company was founded in 1924 and is in the third generation of family owners. CFM, formerly known as California Fruit Markets Inc., has more than 2,000 customers in 19 states and Puerto Rico, according to company literature.In November 2007, Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Md., filed suit against CFM and Mr. Levos. The lawsuit, for $2.6 million, alleged the company stopped a proposed expansion project after work already had started at Little Trees Drive. The contractor also placed liens on the property, which still was owned by JCIDA."We've got the settlement signed and in place for a few months," Mr. Levos said. "It's far less than the original dispute."As part of the settlement, the grant package must close by Monday."The guys have been so busy with the day-to-day operation that they didn't have much time to devote to the project," Lunco owner Michael E. Lundy said. "Part of our agreement going forward is that I will actually be helping them develop their business plan and working with their accountant."Mr. Lundy also is helping CFM secure commercial lending for the project.In other business, JCIDA approved a microenterprise loan for Allen M. Gonya. He and his wife will start The Korean Grill out of their house at 525 W. Main St. They will offer Korean barbecue takeout and delivery."The taste is different from other Asian food," Mr. Gonya told the agency's loan review committee. "It's not as sweet. It's a more marinated style."JCIDA's loan totals $15,000 of the $29,250 project and will last five years with 4 percent interest. WATERTOWN By NANCY MADSEN B1_madsen_JCIDA loans_radio01 Plans for CFM warehouse back on track Plans for cfm warehouse back on track Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099935 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Unless the city of Watertown experiences an economic about-face in five months, its administrators will have to rely on a number of spending freezes, fund balance reserves and savings from vacant positions to balance this fiscal year's budget.

Unless the city of Watertown experiences an economic about-face in five months, its administrators will have to rely on a number of spending freezes, fund balance reserves and savings from vacant positions to balance this fiscal year's budget.City Manager Mary M. Corriveau has projected that sputtering revenues will leave the city in a $223,842 shortfall by June 30, the last day of the city's fiscal year."In terms of our state aid, we know we can't take that to the bank because we know we're not going to get it," Mrs. Corriveau said. The city was projected to receive $5.1 million this year from the state's Aid and Incentives to Municipalities program. The city likely will miss out on $101,805 of that money because of cutbacks proposed by Gov. David A. Paterson, Mrs. Corriveau said.The City Council gave its informal approval Monday night to maintain $182,814 in spending freezes, keep four administrative positions vacant for the time being and appropriate $96,992 from the general fund rainy day account to balance the current budget."We're not going to take out the blow torch and thaw those freezes until we see how things look in April," Mrs. Corriveau said. The city has about $9 million in fund balance, she said.The council is expected to adopt the budget amendments at its next meeting to account for changes in spending and revenues.The city does plan to save $76,750 this fiscal year for salaries of rank-and-file police and fire department employees. The budget had earmarked $377,000 for the contracts, which were negotiated last year by the city.Also at the next meeting, the council members will have to decide whether to include the reconstruction of Breen Avenue in the 2010-11 budget.The council members at the work session Monday -- Councilwoman Roxanne M. Burns was absent -- were lukewarm on the project. It will take a four-fifths vote to pass a bonding ordinance to fund the project.Councilmen Jeffrey M. Smith and Joseph M. Butler Jr. said the project should be included in the upcoming budget, while Mayor Jeffrey E. Graham and Councilwoman Teresa R. Macaluso said they needed more time to consider their decision."There are probably a dozen other streets that are traveled on more or less that are in similar shape," Mr. Graham said. "Central Street would be one of them."Breen Avenue was listed in the 2001-02 budget as a $260,000 project to replace sidewalks and resurface the street. Rebuilding the street now is expected to cost $2 million.The council also will have to transfer $145,000 from its sewer fund balance to pay for equipment purchases. WATERTOWN By ROBERT BRAUCHLE B1_brauchle_budget freeze_radio01 City expecting budget shortfall City expecting budget shortfall Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099942 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- The Town Council agreed Monday that applying to the state for money to study sharing more services was a good idea, but went further than the village wanted.

CANTON -- The Town Council agreed Monday that applying to the state for money to study sharing more services was a good idea, but went further than the village wanted."I think the goal has got to be consolidation and maybe dissolution," Councilman Daniel G. Fay said. "I'm not sure we're voting for the same thing as the village."The village Board of Trustees earlier decided to apply for up to $25,000 through the state's Local Government Efficiency Grant program to look into dissolving village court, combining the town and village clerk offices and sharing highway services. The study also would look into how the cost would be divided among town and village residents.The village needs a contribution of $1,400 from the town and its support if the application is to win favor.The village board wanted to focus on shared services, not dissolving the village, although that might be considered at some point, Mayor Charlotte C. Ramsay said."It's a very divisive issue," she said. "We decided we'd prefer to take it step by step."However, the town's resolution in support of the village's application includes dissolution as an option."We're not sure the village is willing to go to the extent the town is to get this stuff done," Supervisor David T. Button said.If sharing services is the primary goal, Canton doesn't need grant money to pay for a consultant, Mr. Fay said. The town and village already split the cost of many items, including recreation, the assessor's office and the cost of the municipal building, so town and village officials probably could figure out the rest on their own, he said."Justice Court, I think, can be done without giving someone $25,000," he said.However, Ms. Ramsay said a consultant would be useful."The highway department to me looks complicated," she said. "It's the same union, but a different contract."Having an expert explain the fiscal ramifications also would make sense, she said. Councilman Paul D. Backus said he favors a move toward consolidation of any kind as a step in the right direction.Although the board approved the town's participation in the study, it might be too late to find someone to write a grant application. The village had arranged to have the St. Lawrence County Planning Office write the application, but with the delay in gathering town support, the office withdrew because it is too busy with other projects.Some Town Council members thought Director of Economic Development Linda M. McQuinn should write the application, but the village tentatively has enlisted the help of the county Housing Council. However, given time constraints before the application is due and differing attitudes, the village may opt out."As I'm listening to the discussion, I'm not sure it makes sense to apply for the grant given the hesitancies," Ms. Ramsay said. "I think we need to have both boards behind this." CANTON By MARTHA ELLEN B1*_Ellen_Consolidation Study Canton Town Council supports consolidation idea Canton town council supports consolidation idea Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099956 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers have put on hold a decision to proceed with a $110,000 study of office space needs and possible uses for the former Judson Street jail.

CANTON -- St. Lawrence County lawmakers have put on hold a decision to proceed with a $110,000 study of office space needs and possible uses for the former Judson Street jail."After we heard the gloom and doom news about the financial shape we're in, we thought we needed to do something different," said Legislator Frederick S. Morrill, D-DeKalb Junction, a Legislature space issues subcommittee member. "I'm afraid, though, that if we just neglect the jail, it could end up like the J&L site. We don't want it to sit there 30 years and end up with a real mess on our hands."Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. near Star Lake ceased operations in 1977. Widespread environmental contamination has hampered efforts to redevelop the 54-acre site.Mr. Morrill said the oldest parts of the former jail, which date back to the 1880s, likely contain asbestos and other hazardous materials such as lead paint."We need to know the total cost of removing that stuff so it doesn't just sit there," he said.Legislator J. Patrick Turbett, D-Potsdam, disagrees that there is any urgent need to find new uses for the old jail, despite any environmental hazards present."The jail was occupied by human beings until we moved to the new jail in May, so I don't think there is a significant environmental problem that exists today," Mr. Turbett said. "If they're saying we had people living in conditions like that, they should be prepared for a whole slate of lawsuits."Mr. Turbett also noted that asbestos abatement is expensive."A lot of asbestos issues exist only after you disturb it," he said. "If we're not going to touch anything, we're not going to disturb anything. We're talking about hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars to move ahead. I think it could be put off indefinitely until our financial conditions improve."Legislators voted Feb. 1 to table the study until June. Michael J. Cunningham, Governmental Services director, in the meantime will work with the Malone firm chosen to do the study, Beardsley Design Associates, to find cheaper options. Mr. Morrill said he thinks the study should cover only the former jail.Mr. Turbett said although he does not think a jail study is needed right now, he agrees that office space issues should be left out if the Legislature decides to move ahead."Since I've been on the Legislature we've had space issues," he said. "Frankly, one sure way to fix space problems is to shrink and have less people. I think that's the way some people are starting to look at it." CANTON By ELIZABETH GRAHAM B1*_graham_jail study Legislators postpone $110,000 jail study Legislators postpone $110,000 jail study Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099958 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Nicholas J. Vaugh said Monday that he'll seek the Republican nomination in the 118th Assembly District in an effort to unseat Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa.

Nicholas J. Vaugh said Monday that he'll seek the Republican nomination in the 118th Assembly District in an effort to unseat Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa."Albany is broken, dysfunctional and the north country's voice is unheard," the Ogdensburg city councilor said. "Now, more than ever, we need bold, new leadership to deal with the challenges and hardships that lie before us. I am that bold, new leader."Mr. Vaugh, a 22-year-old senior at Clarkson University, Potsdam, is the first in his party to announce. But he soon may have competition for the nomination.St. Lawrence County Legislator David W. Forsythe said he's considering a bid for the GOP nomination as well, and the Lisbon resident told local Conservative Party members he'd like their line, too, if he runs.Jefferson County GOP Legislator Philip N. Reed, Fishers Landing, also is considering a run, according to Mr. Vaugh. Mr. Reed has declined to discuss his intentions. He did not return a phone call seeking comment Monday.The district predominantly follows the St. Lawrence River, encompassing towns from Cape Vincent to Massena. It also includes the city of Watertown and the towns of Canton and Potsdam.Mr. Vaugh said he also will seek the Conservative and Independence parties' endorsement so he can appear on their ballot lines. He said he has commitments from donors that will exceed $50,000 by month's end.Mr. Vaugh said he plans a three-pronged platform of job creation, fiscal accountability and reform."My opponent since day one has voted for a record amount of increased spending, taxes and regulations," Mr. Vaugh said of Mrs. Russell. "That's something we're going to contrast."He has routinely criticized the Democratic assemblywoman's support of the 2009-10 state budget, which included an 8.7 percent increase in spending and $7 billion in new or higher taxes and fees.Mr. Vaugh also is speaking out against some of Gov. David A. Paterson's proposals in his proposed budget for 2010-11, including joining local leaders opposed to closing the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. He also has introduced a City Council resolution asking state leaders to stop a 1 cent per-ounce tax on nondiet soft drinks.Mr. Vaugh will graduate May 8 from Clarkson, where is majoring in political science and business. He said, for now, he'll focus on his Assembly bid instead of looking for other employment.Jefferson County GOP Chairman Donald G.M. Coon III said he met Mr. Vaugh while the two worked on Robert W. "Bobby" Cantwell III's unsuccessful challenge to Mrs. Russell in 2008."He seemed to be a nice enough guy, very ambitious and pretty accomplished at a young age," Mr. Coon said Monday. "My hat's off to him for knowing it's something he wants to do. But certainly, there's room for others to join the race."St. Lawrence County Chairwoman Nancy K. Martin could not be reached for comment. WATERTOWN By JUDE SEYMOUR B1*_seymour_vaugh_radio01 Clarkson senior to challenge Russell Clarkson senior to challenge russell Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099995 2010-02-09T09:06:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

BRASHER FALLS -- Pamoja International Cultural Exchange has a grand mission and is proceeding with it one person, and occasionally, one boatload at a time.

BRASHER FALLS -- Pamoja International Cultural Exchange has a grand mission and is proceeding with it one person, and occasionally, one boatload at a time.A group of 24 PICEI members returned Dec. 23 from a 21-day transcontinental cultural cruise that included stops in Italy, Spain, France, Morocco, Brazil, the Canary Islands, Barbados and the Commonwealth of Dominica.Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc. was founded in 1982 in Deer Park, Long Island, by Florence G. Patterson. Its mission is to promote cultural awareness. Pamoja is Swahili for "coming together."The idea for the exchange, a nonprofit group with no salaries, was developed when Ms. Patterson was working for Citicorp Banking. She broke ground there as the first black officer of that bank. Ms. Patterson relocated PICEI's headquarters to the Brasher Falls area in 1987 when she moved to the north country in search of a less expensive place to live.The exchange hosts international trips such as the recent trip aboard Princess Cruise Line's Grand Princess. The group also hosts trips to locations such as New York City, Washington, D.C., and nearby Canadian cities; fundraising for each trip.Its simple mission is to get people to understand and appreciate different cultures. "We're about the sharing of cultures and bridging the gap of culture and generations, because without it, that's where we lose ourselves," Ms. Patterson said.The group hosted two seminars aboard the Grand Princess attended by more than 30 people at each event. Ms. Patterson said that was a respectful number, considering attendance was based on word-of-mouth."The cruise ship didn't have us on their official program," she said.Members of the exchange, while ashore, spread knowledge of the cultures they are familiar with, such as Mohawk. "It's just social networking," Ms. Patterson said. "It's people you come across and they're sharing their culture."PICEI is non-political and non-denominational."We don't try to indoctrinate anyone," Ms. Patterson said. "People are just sharing what they know."Ms. Patterson shared her knowledge and business experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 2000 to 2004 on Goree Island, Senegal, Africa, where she focused on small-enterprise development.When she first arrived in Senegal, Ms. Patterson said she was struck by the site of young people begging."I told them, 'No begging, Whatever you want you should be able to get it yourselves,'" she said. "Sometimes people say it's a waste, but people learn very well and very fast."Besides tours, PICEI accomplishes its mission through hosting performances of the performing and visual arts and festivals."We do all of our work with integrity," Ms. Patterson said. "We don't have a lot of money, so we keep our volunteers motivated by other things that are rewarding besides money. When you do it from your heart, I think it's more important."n n nFor more information on Pamoja International Cultural Exchange Inc., call the organization at 1 (518) 358-9942 or 1 (866) 660-5116. On the Net: http://picei.homestead.com BRASHER FALLS By CHRIS BROCK D8 brock_pamoja international trip Pamoja finishes 21-day 'mission' Pamoja finishes 21-day 'mission' Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099966 2010-02-09T08:40:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

POTSDAM -- Dr. G. Michael Maresca and his wife, Barbara N., have donated $60,000 to the Potsdam Humane Society and plan to double that amount if the community can match their gift within 60 days.

POTSDAM -- Dr. G. Michael Maresca and his wife, Barbara N., have donated $60,000 to the Potsdam Humane Society and plan to double that amount if the community can match their gift within 60 days.The $180,000 total they hope to raise would be enough to wrap up the Humane Society's $1 million "Labor of Love" capital campaign."We wanted to bring the campaign to a close, and we said, 'How can we get it complete?'" said Dr. Maresca, who is chief of staff at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. "Here's a way to do it. Our gift alone won't complete it, so I think the community is going to step up."The Marescas decided to make the donation partially as a Valentine's Day gift, and also in memory of a family pet that recently died, Mrs. Maresca said."I admire the work the shelter has done, and we have a lot of animals from the shelter. They do such a great job placing their animals. I check almost every day to see their adoptable animals," Mrs. Maresca said. "I hope people make a donation to the shelter as a Valentine's Day gift, instead of buying a box of chocolates."The Humane Society is calling the latest fundraising push to raise $60,000 in 60 days the Maresca "All Heart" Challenge. If the goal is reached, the Marescas will cap off the capital campaign with a final $60,000 donation in April.Since the Marescas announced their gift, T&R Wines and Liquors of Potsdam donated an additional $1,000 to the capital campaign, leaving just $59,000 to go, Humane Society President Bonnie S. Boyd said."My feet are still not on the ground on this. I'm very excited, because we're so close to our goal," she said. "If enough people in the community just give five or ten dollars here and there, we can get to $60,000."The "Labor of Love" capital campaign, which kicked off in 2006, received a big boost last summer when the society received $501,940 in funding for the project through the federal stimulus package. About $70,000 of that total was a grant and the rest will be disbursed as a low-interest loan."This is very important because our current shelter is truly falling apart," shelter director Anne E. Smith said. "I'm not sure that the roof is going to make it another year."The animal shelter hopes to break ground this spring on a 3,825-square-foot addition, which would include extra room for staff and animals as well as quarantine and bathing areas, a surgical suite and a kitten nursery.There also would be a nursing room, a manager's office, a multipurpose room for board meetings and other events and a lobby.The Humane Society also plans to renovate extensively its original 2,058-square-foot building.The shelter will add a 20-space parking lot and create trails in the wooded area near its facility so volunteers can walk dogs.Dr. Maresca, a radiologist who provides services at hospitals throughout New York and Pennsylvania, said he also hopes to add a radiology unit to the new medical wing."It's going to make the shelter better for the community. I want to put radiography in it that pets and veterinarians from around the county can utilize. We really need this," he said.To contribute, mark checks "Maresca Challenge" and mail them to the shelter at 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, N.Y. 13676 or donate online via PayPal at www.potsdamhumanesociety.org. POTSDAM By ALEX JACOBS B2*_jacobs_humanesociety Couple boosts Humane Society Couple boosts humane society Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099932 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

North Country Children's Clinic administrators will join two Watertown City School District students today in Albany to advocate for funding for school-based health centers.

North Country Children's Clinic administrators will join two Watertown City School District students today in Albany to advocate for funding for school-based health centers.Children's Clinic Executive Director Aileen G. Martin and Joey Marie Horton, the agency's school-based health program coordinator, will accompany Ariel McKinley and Lee Frostad, both Watertown High School seniors, to the Empire State Plaza for the event.Mrs. Horton, also the co-executive director of the state Coalition for School-Based Health Centers, said her group will join nearly 400 other people as they show their support for the preservation of $21.7 million for school-based health centers included in Gov. David A. Paterson's 2010-11 executive budget.The preservation is essential, she said, because the centers provide primary and preventive health care, mental health services and health education for students enrolled in the program."This is a really important day when a lot of people are in Albany talking about school-based health centers," Mrs. Horton said.Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Martin, Miss McKinley and Mr. Frostad also will meet with Assemblywomen Dierdre K. Scozzafava, R-Gouverneur, and Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, as well as state Sen. Darrel J. Aubertine, D-Cape Vincent. WATERTOWN By REBECCA MADDEN B5_madden_SBHC NNY delegation in Albany to rally for clinics at schools Nny delegation in albany to rally for clinics at schools Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099936 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NORFOLK -- The town board Monday night signed off on the first steps toward Louisville's proposed water district, which will include some Norfolk residents.

NORFOLK -- The town board Monday night signed off on the first steps toward Louisville's proposed water district, which will include some Norfolk residents.The effort is still in its infancy and Norfolk's board has not agreed to the full project. Instead, the council agreed to let Louisville be the lead agency for the state environmental quality review process."We're getting the ball rolling," Supervisor Charles A. Pernice said. "This isn't saying we're definitely going to do it. There's a process you have to follow."Louisville is planning a $10.3 million Water District 3. The district will connect about 530 parcels to town water. The proposal also includes about 70 parcels on West Hatfield Street in the town of Norfolk. Including those parcels will allow the district to create a loop rather than having to use less-efficient "dead end" lines.Most of the Norfolk residents who would be included in the district support it, according to Mr. Pernice. He said there is a petition with about 60 names in favor of the proposal.However, he said, there will be ample time for dissenters to voice their opinions before a shovel hits the ground."Nothing's been decided," the supervisor said. People whose land is included in the district will share whatever is left of construction costs that are not covered by grants. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office has offered to fund as much as three-quarters of the project with grant money. It is estimated it will cost slightly less than $600 to connect to the service, according to Mr. Pernice. NORFOLK By LORI SHULL B5_shull_water Louisville to lead way on planned water district Louisville to lead way on planned water district Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099943 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

POTSDAM -- Funeral services for Mr. George Joseph Schnabel, 68, will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam with Rev. Garry Giroux, Rector of St. Mary's Church officiating. Burial arrangements will be completed...

POTSDAM -- Funeral services for Mr. George Joseph Schnabel, 68, will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam with Rev. Garry Giroux, Rector of St. Mary's Church officiating. Burial arrangements will be completed in the spring.Friends may call at the Seymour Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676, or the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation, Attn. Donor Services, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 in memory of his late wife Elizabeth.Survivors include three daughters, Ms. Deborah Thomas of Potsdam, Mrs. Paul (Christine) Phillips, of West Falls, Ms. Stephanie Kirby of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Jeannie) Polley of Troy; three brothers-in-law, Mr. Richard (and wife Linda) Havron of Bayport, Mr. William Havron of Mineola and Mr. Robert "Bob" (and wife Debbie) Havron of Lupton City, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Frances Havron of Easton, Pa. and nine grandchildren, Michael, Brian, and Noah Thomas of Potsdam, Bretten and Carlin Sullivan, and Jordyn Phillips of Buffalo, and Gwendolyn and Sean Kirby of Las Vegas, Nev.Born May 13, 1941 the son of George Albert and Catherine (Grill) Schnabel, George grew up in New Hyde Park where he graduated from High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1961.On Oct. 3, 1964 George married Elizabeth Havron at Notre Dame Church, in New Hyde Park. She died June 12, 2000.For many years George and Elizabeth owned and operated the Village Card and Gift Shop in Potsdam. He also worked as a custodian in the Maintenance Department of the Norwood-Norfolk Central School until his retirement.Arrangements are with the Seymour Funeral Home in Potsdam. POTSDAM Staff Schnabel Obit George Schnabel George schnabel Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099944 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

NORWOOD -- Funeral services for Geraldine J. Greer, 81, of 2 Depot Street, Norwood, will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church in Norwood with Rev. Msgr. Harry Snow, pastor, presiding. Entombment will be held in Foxwood in...

NORWOOD -- Funeral services for Geraldine J. Greer, 81, of 2 Depot Street, Norwood, will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church in Norwood with Rev. Msgr. Harry Snow, pastor, presiding. Entombment will be held in Foxwood in Ogdensburg.Friends may call at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood on Wednesday from 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Mrs. Greer passed away early Monday morning.Mrs. Greer is survived by four sons, Robert of Morrisonville, Richard and Lorraine of Potsdam, Victor and Melissa of Melburne, Fla. and John, Norwood; three daughters, Mrs. James Barbara Liebfred of Norwood, Mrs. Kenneth Rebecca Murray of Norwood and Mrs. Wendell Marianne Matott of Harrisville; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a sister Shirley Jay of Norwood. Born in Malone on August 15, 1928 to the late Aloney and Ida Mae Nicklaw Snyder, she married Gaithel "Ray" Greer on July 7, 1954. Ray passed away on April 6, 2006. She worked as an administrative assistant for 21 years for the St. Lawrence National Bank in Norwood, retiring in 1989. She was a member of St. Andrew's Church in Norwood and was a past member of the Altar and Rosary Society, and a member of the Norwood American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hat Society, the Golden Agers and Why Catholic. She enjoyed reading and cooking for people.Memorial Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.buckfuneralhome.com.The Buck Funeral Home in Norwood is serving the family of Geraldine J. Greer. NORWOOD Staff Greer Obit with Pic Geraldine J. Greer Geraldine j. greer Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099948 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

GOUVERNEUR -- Scott P. Raven, 46, passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, in California from injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident.Arrangements will be announced in late February with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

GOUVERNEUR -- Scott P. Raven, 46, passed away Wednesday, February 3rd, in California from injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident.Arrangements will be announced in late February with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. GOUVERNEUR Staff Raven_deaths01 Scott P. Raven Scott p. raven Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099949 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Ohio Elementary School pupils are painting vibrantly colored craft projects and learning about Haiti as part of Houses for Haiti, a fundraiser for earthquake relief efforts.

Ohio Elementary School pupils are painting vibrantly colored craft projects and learning about Haiti as part of Houses for Haiti, a fundraiser for earthquake relief efforts."When I heard about this program, I thought, 'You know what? This is how my students can get involved,'" art teacher Michelle K. Davidson said, wearing one of the craft pins on her shirt. "Even though it's something small, it will make a difference on a big scale."The children are painting pins shaped like houses and selling them for $5 each. Each pupil's parents will have the first opportunity to buy their child's creation. Any leftover pins will be available for other community members to buy.The school has raised $450 so far, and it will give the money to Mark S. Purcell, owner of Purcell Construction Corp., Watertown. Mr. Purcell is buying tents and food and flying them to Haiti. Mrs. Davidson said she wanted the money to go to a local group involved in Haitian relief efforts.She has been talking to her pupils about the earthquake in Haiti, and showing pictures of the aftermath, as they've been creating the pins in class. One of the most exciting things is that the children really understand what is going on and the need for a fundraiser like this, Mrs. Davidson said."They're excited to be helping out," Mrs. Davidson said. "I think they feel empowered, because they're giving by creating."Fourth-grader Nolan R. Exford, 9, is continuing the fundraising effort beyond art class. He is collecting cans and bottles, which he will redeem for money and donate to relief efforts in Haiti. Nolan said he decided to raise money because most Haitian children probably don't have a home or a school like he does."When you help people and pick them up when they fall, it feels so good. It makes your heart feel bigger and bigger and you want to keep doing it," he said. "I feel really lucky because in Haiti and some other poor countries, kids don't even have a school because everything is gone."Character education teacher Diane M. Recupero estimates the school will raise about $1,000 for Haitian earthquake relief. Mrs. Recupero discusses all kinds of issues with children when she goes into different classrooms. Lately, they have been interested in talking about the earthquake in Haiti, she said."We want students to know that they don't need to be rich to do something," she said. "They can do something small and it can make a difference." WATERTOWN By JAMIE MUNKS B3_Munks_Ohio program Painted pins let kids help in Haiti Painted pins let kids help in haiti Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099950 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Frederick W. Ganter, 76, of 22460 Willowbrook Drive Watertown passed away at home Sunday morning February 7th 2010.

Frederick W. Ganter, 76, of 22460 Willowbrook Drive Watertown passed away at home Sunday morning February 7th 2010.He was born in Watertown on September 17, 1933 the son of Howard E. and Florence P. Ganter. Fred graduated from Watertown High and continued his education at Canton ATC where he was a member of the Hockey team.On October 29th, 1955 he married Joan T Pfister in Watertown. It was then he began his 42 year career as a mechanic, then as a regional fleet manager with NY telephone. He also worked for the Town of Pamelia and several contractors in the Watertown area. Outside of work he was an active member in the Elks Club, Brownville Game and Gun club, Telephone Pioneers, General Brown Board of Education and Booster Club and was a founding member of the Fisher's Landing Racing Club.Fred is survived by his wife Joan and their family; Howard and Dani Ganter, Glen Park; Peter and Lori Ganter, Chaumont; Randy and Cathleen Ganter, Dexter; Julie and Mike Hulbert, Dexter; James and Terri Ganter, Clayton; Kathy and John Chiumento, Olive Branch, Mississippi; Sue Ann and Wayne Messick, Watertown, and Kyle and Alexis Ganter, Irondequoit. He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, two sisters and their spouses, Nancy and Gary Marshall and Norma and Alden Laclair both of Pamelia, as well as many nieces and nephews.Fred was a strong supporter of General Brown athletics, enjoyed spending the summers on the St. Lawrence River and antique boating. He was very involved in all activities with his family and was a Master Mechanic. He was known for his ability to repair and prefabricate just about anything mechanical.Calling hours will be held Wednesday the 10th of February at Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter from 2-4 and 7-9. The funeral will be held on Thursday the 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Patricia Waltz officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the General Brown Booster Club attention Fredrick Ganter Scholarship. WATERTOWN Staff Ganter Obit with Pic Frederick Ganter Frederick ganter Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099951 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LOWVILLE -- George R. Davis, Retired Judge and Former Town Historian, dies at 91.

LOWVILLE -- George R. Davis, Retired Judge and Former Town Historian, dies at 91.George Robert Davis died peacefully at his home on February 6, at age 91, of natural causes. He was born in Utica, NY on October 2, 1918, the oldest child and only son of Katherine W. and Leon A. Davis. He moved to Lowville at the age of two when his father became principal of Lowville Academy.He is a graduate of Lowville Academy (1935), Deerfield Academy (1936), Middlebury College (1940) and Syracuse Law School (1948). He enlisted in the Army and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II attaining the rank of Captain.He worked as an Assistant State Attorney General from 1950-1952. After that, he practiced with the Cross law firm in Utica before moving back to Lowville in 1955, as corporate counsel for Beaverite in Beaver Falls. In 1958, he married Joan Lynch Reed, mother of Tim and Mary Reed. In 1959, he became Lewis County District Attorney, a position he held until he was elected County, Surrogate and Family Court Judge in 1962. He served for twenty years, retiring on January 1, 1983.He had a life-long love for Lowville and its history. Following his retirement from the bench, he continued to pursue his interest in local history. He was Town Historian for 18 years. He served on the Board of the Lewis County Historical Society for many years and later as President. He wrote numerous articles about local history over the years. He served on the Lowville Rural Cemetery Board and worked for many summers restoring old cemeteries and gravestones. He was active in the Lowville Academy Alumni and Friends Association and a member of the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.In his last five years at home, he studied for and passed his Amateur Radio License joining the Black River Amateur Radio Club. During this time, he was the first recipient of the Lewis County Peace Prize and Honorary Chairman of the Lowville Academy Bicentennial. He believed he was the last surviving member of the Lowville Band.He is survived by a daughter Mary Reed Earl and her husband Edward D. Earl of Clinton, NY. He has two grandsons: George Robert Earl and his wife Dominika of Saranac Lake, NY and Samuel Earl of Clinton, NY, as well as two great-grandsons: Augustus Franklin Earl and John Douglas Earl, children of Dominika and George Earl.He is also survived by a sister Katherine Davis Potts of Warminister, PA, two nieces: Karen Siracusa and her husband Robert, of Princeton, NJ and Jane van der Wouden and her husband Huub of Bilthoven, Netherlands and by his three grandnieces: Juliana and Justina Siracusa, Katie van der Wouden and by a grand nephew Paul Siracusa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews on the Lynch and Reed sides of the family.He is predeceased by his wife Joan and a son Timothy Miller Reed.He was a member of the Lowville American Legion Post #162, Lowville Elks Lodge #1605, V.F.W. Lewis County Memorial Post #6912 and the Lowville Masonic Temple #134. He never missed marching and later riding in the Memorial Day Parade.He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he was ordained an Elder in 1964 and served as a Trustee.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2009, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sundquist Funeral Home, 7676 State Street, Lowville, NY 13367.Funeral services will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Lowville at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 12th with Rev. Patricia Schick, officiating. LOWVILLE Staff Davis Obit - also for Carthage/ Lowville CT LJ George R. Davis George r. davis Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099952 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Maryann Jordan, 60, of North Allen Street, Massena, passed away on Feb. 8, 2010 at her home.Surviving is her husband, Terry.Arrangements are incomplete with the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.

MASSENA -- Maryann Jordan, 60, of North Allen Street, Massena, passed away on Feb. 8, 2010 at her home.Surviving is her husband, Terry.Arrangements are incomplete with the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. MASSENA Staff Jordan_deaths01 Maryann Jordan Maryann jordan Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099954 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

BRASHER FALLS -- A Funeral Mass for Theresa M. French, 83, of Brasher Falls will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. Patrick Ratigan officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at the convenience of the...

BRASHER FALLS -- A Funeral Mass for Theresa M. French, 83, of Brasher Falls will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church with the Rev. Patrick Ratigan officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at the convenience of the family.Visitation will be held Tuesday evening at the Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop from 7-9 p.m.Mrs. French passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in the comfort of her home with the love and support of her family by her side.She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Basil; her children, Annette and Bob Keenan of Ford City, Pa., Alan and Ann French of Brasher Falls, N.Y., Susie and Tom Liberty of Norfolk, N.Y., Elizabeth and Steve Fobare of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Carl and Kim French of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.Theresa was predeceased by her son, Clark French in 1989, four brothers and one sister.Mrs. French was born on Feb. 15, 1926 in Connecticut to the late Joseph and Rose (Chartier) Faucher. She was a graduate of Massena Central High School.On Dec. 7, 1945 she was married to Basil R. French. Theresa was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Brasher Falls.Theresa was a devoted homemaker. She did work as a nurses aid for a short time at Canton-Potsdam hospital, but her heart was in her home and family.She enjoyed all the essentials of caring for the household, baking, cooking, gardening, and craftwork. She took pleasure in quilting, which she had a knack for. Going to camp was a family outing that she and Basil were truly fond of. By family's request please omit floral offerings and consider memorial donations in Theresa's honor to; Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley Inc. or Tri-Town Volunteer Rescue Squad. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Online condolences and memories may be shared with her family at www.hammillfh.com. BRASHER FALLS Staff French Obit Theresa M. French Theresa m. french Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099955 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

ALEXANDRIA BAY -- River Hospital's board of trustees and administrative staff will host an open forum event Thursday to address the closing of the skilled nursing facility.

ALEXANDRIA BAY -- River Hospital's board of trustees and administrative staff will host an open forum event Thursday to address the closing of the skilled nursing facility.The meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the village office, 110 Walton St. A 6:30 p.m. meeting has been canceled.The meeting is open to the public and will include a question-and-answer segment. ALEXANDRIA BAY Staff B1_briefly_river hosp mtg Public forum Thursday on River Hospital's plans Public forum thursday on river hospital's plans Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099957 2010-02-09T03:16:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CARTHAGE -- While a village woman was jailed Friday afternoon in Watertown on 31 charges, her son allegedly entered her residence and stole prescription medication, Carthage police said.

CARTHAGE -- While a village woman was jailed Friday afternoon in Watertown on 31 charges, her son allegedly entered her residence and stole prescription medication, Carthage police said.Brenda E. Roth, 43, of 777 West End Ave., was arrested late Friday morning on 24 counts of unlawfully dealing with a child and seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Police charged her in connection with a gathering of young people in her home the night of Oct. 27, when she allegedly provided beer and marijuana to the visitors and allowed them to use the drugs.Included in the 31 counts are allegations that she allowed a child to sell prescription drugs and permitted one of her children to miss more than 35 days of school, police said.The probation department and the child protective services unit of the Jefferson County Department of Social Services were involved in the school attendance investigation, police said.Mrs. Roth was arraigned before Champion Town Justice Dennis G. Quinn, who set bail at $1,000. She was held in the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building for three hours Friday, until about 5:20 p.m., when her bail was posted.Village police allege that sometime between 4 and 5 p.m. Friday, her son, Jeffery D. Carr, 18, of 525 Francis St., entered her residence and stole an unspecified number of Percocet pills from a prescription container. He was charged with petit larceny Sunday and was sent to jail by Village Justice S. Lucille Shettleton, with bail set at $2,500.With his arrest Sunday, Mr. Carr is now facing 18 charges in four separate investigations dating back to Dec. 12. Among those charges are multiple counts of endangering the welfare of a child and unlawfully dealing with a child, all unrelated to the Oct. 27 party. CARTHAGE By DAVID C. SHAMPINE B3_shampine_ mom & son arrests Son accused of stealing drugs from home of jailed mother Son accused of stealing drugs from home of jailed mother Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099960 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Elizabeth H. Huchzermeier Cramer, 94, formerly of Clinton Courts, Watertown, died Saturday in the Skilled Nursing Unit at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, where she had resided since February of 2008.

Elizabeth H. Huchzermeier Cramer, 94, formerly of Clinton Courts, Watertown, died Saturday in the Skilled Nursing Unit at River Hospital, Alexandria Bay, where she had resided since February of 2008.Mrs. Cramer was a 4th and 6th grade teacher in the Thousand Island School District for many years retiring in 1970. Early in her teaching career, she taught first and second grade in a two room school house in Depauville.She was born in the Town of Lyme, November 20, 1915, a daughter of Lloyd and Harriett Bridgen Warner. She graduated from Brownville - Glen Park High School in 1931. She later graduated from Oswego Normal School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Oswego State College at age 53.She was predeceased by her husbands William B. Huchzermeier in 1953 and Henry Cramer in 1990.Mrs. Cramer is survived by a son John Huchzermeier, Depauville. A daughter Glorian Reinman, Clayton. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Two step-daughters, Shirley Wagner, Clayton; Margery (Milain) Smith, Watertown. Several step grand and great grandchildren. Her sister Glorian Warner died at age 18.Funeral services will be held in the spring at the Depauville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Old Depauville Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown.Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com. WATERTOWN Staff Cramer Obit Elizabeth Cramer Elizabeth cramer Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099959 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

HOGANSBURG -- Mary J. Arquette, 98, of 6 Andrew Johnson Road, died Monday at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. Friends may call at the home of her son, Henry, 402 St. Regis Road, Tuesday at 4 p.m. to Thursday at 1 p.m. A...

HOGANSBURG -- Mary J. Arquette, 98, of 6 Andrew Johnson Road, died Monday at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility. Friends may call at the home of her son, Henry, 402 St. Regis Road, Tuesday at 4 p.m. to Thursday at 1 p.m. A funeral Mass will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. George H. Belgarde, officiating. Spring burial will be in Kateri Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home (www.donaldsonfh.com). HOGANSBURG Staff Arquette_deaths01 Mary J. Arquette Mary j. arquette Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099961 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CARTHAGE -- Richard R. Gaebel, 82 of Carthage and Deland, FL, died Monday morning, February 8, 2010, in the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where he resided for one month.

CARTHAGE -- Richard R. Gaebel, 82 of Carthage and Deland, FL, died Monday morning, February 8, 2010, in the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where he resided for one month.Mr. Gaebel was born in Carthage on April 13, 1927, the son of the late Harold E. and Kathryn Harvey Gaebel. He attended Augustinian Academy, Carthage, leaving to serve with the Army in 1944, seeing overseas duty in Germany. He was discharged in 1946 and worked as a taxi driver and was on the Carthage Police force. In the early 1950's he went to work at Pine Camp for CSMS, Shop D. retiring as maintenance foreman in 1987. He was a member of the New York Army National Guard, retiring from the 127th Ordinance group in 1987 as a chief warrant officer 4 with 39 years of service. He married Ruth E. Thesier on May 7, 1955 at St. James Church, Carthage with the Rev. Lawrence J. Gerrity officiating.Mr. Gaebel was a life member and past commander of American Legion Post # 789, Carthage, 50 year member of the VFW Post of Gouverneur, life member of BPOE Lodge # 1762, Carthage and Knights of Columbus Council # 291, Carthage.Active in volunteer fire service for over 60 years, he is a past chief of the Carthage Fire Dept. and Nighthawk's Drill Team, past president of Jeff. Co. Vol.. Firemen's Assoc., Jeff. Co. Fire Chief's Assoc., past president of NNYVFA and NNY Drill Team Captain's Assoc., Fire Chief's Assoc. State of NY and past president of the NYS Drill Team Captain's Assoc., and FASNY life member where he served as chairman of both the legislative and resolutions committees and 10 year trustee of the Firemen's Home, Hudson.He is survived by his wife Ruth E. of Carthage, three daughters: Patricia A. LeMieux of Carthage, Loretta D. Peters and Michelle M. Walsemann of Lowville, two sons: Thomas R. Gaebel of Los Angeles, CA and Timothy R. Gaebel of Carthage, 8 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Sterling, Donald and Frank Gaebel died previously.Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. George F. Maroun, Pastor officiating. Spring burial with military honors will be in the St. James Cemetery. Calling hours at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home will be Thursday from 4-7 PM. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 5:45 PM by the Carthage Fire Dept., 6:00 PM by the American Legion and 6:30 PM by the BPOE # 1762.Contributions in his memory may be made to Carthage Fire Dept., 685 S. James St. Carthage, NY 13619. CARTHAGE Staff Gaebel Obit with Pic and graphic - FLAG CT LJ Richard R. Gaebel Richard r. gaebel Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099963 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

HOGANSBURG -- Four appeals have been filed to challenge the St. Regis Mohawk tribe's recent referendum about off-reservation gaming, according to tribal officials.

HOGANSBURG -- Four appeals have been filed to challenge the St. Regis Mohawk tribe's recent referendum about off-reservation gaming, according to tribal officials. This is the second time this referendum has been voted on. November's vote was tossed after an appeal that voters weren't given enough advance notice.The Jan. 30 vote approved pursuing building a casino in the Catskills, 538-371, with 27 ballots void, according to unofficial results. Voters have five business days after any referendum to appeal.Details about the nature of the appeals or how long the investigations into each will take were unavailable. HOGANSBURG Staff B1_briefly_tribe ref Four appeals filed on vote for off-reservation casino Four appeals filed on vote for off-reservation casino Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099962 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MASSENA -- Sandra "Sandy" L. Grzywacz, 66, 16 Spruce St., peacefully passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 7 at Massena Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health since June.

MASSENA -- Sandra "Sandy" L. Grzywacz, 66, 16 Spruce St., peacefully passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 7 at Massena Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health since June.Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. J. Michael Gaffney officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Massena. MASSENA Staff Grzywacz_deaths01 Sandra Grzywacz Sandra grzywacz Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099964 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

John Zobel, 90, died Saturday February 6, 2010 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia, NY.

John Zobel, 90, died Saturday February 6, 2010 at the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia, NY.John was born in Watertown June 1, 1919 the son of Martin and Katherine (Toper) Zobel. His parents left for Europe when John was six months old. John was raised and educated in Romania. At the age of 18 John returned to Watertown and assisted in sponsoring members of his family to immigrate to the United State. He married Marie Schneider on April 11, 1942 in Concordia Lutheran Church with Pastor Frederick Vogt officiating. Mrs. Zobel died March 14, 1979.John was inducted into the US Army and served in WW2 from January 1943 to November 1945 in the ETO (European Theater of Operation). He received five Battle Stars, the Good Conduct Metal and the Victory Metal in Europe. He held the rank of Master Sergeant. John worked for the New York Air Brake Co. for 42 ? years retiring in 1982. John was active in Boy Scouts. He was an amateur radio operator with the call of WA2BZB, He was a member of the Navy-Marine Corps Military Affiliate Radio System, a charter member of the Jefferson County Radio Amateur Club, and a member of both the American Legion Post 61 and VFW Post 1400.Surviving are a son J. David, and his wife Annette, two grandchildren, Amanda, and John all of Hilton, NY, two brothers, Michael, and George, two sisters, Rose Maurer, and Marie Emrich. He was predeceased by his wife Marie on March 14, 1979, a brother Martin, and two sisters, Katherine Fleisher and Christine Horeth.A memorial service will be held on his birthday June 1, 2010 at Concordia Lutheran Church with internment in North Watertown Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home.Memorial contributions can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church, Watertown or to the NYS Veterans Home Batavia, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.Online condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com. WATERTOWN Staff Zobel Obit with pic John Zobel John zobel Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099965 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

EVANS MILLS -- Sally A. Biché, 79, of 103 Matty Ave., Mattydale died Feb. 6. 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a respiratory illness. A native of Evans Mills, Miss Biché resided in Mattydale most of her life.

EVANS MILLS -- Sally A. Biché, 79, of 103 Matty Ave., Mattydale died Feb. 6. 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a respiratory illness. A native of Evans Mills, Miss Biché resided in Mattydale most of her life.She graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1951 and the Syracuse University School of Nursing where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1959.Sally retired in 1990 after 25 years as a Nursing Supervisor with the Syracuse City School District and prior to that she worked as the Head Nurse of the Pediatrics Department of St. Joseph's Hospital for 15 years. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church in Mattydale.She was a member of the St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, a Charter Member of the Beta Kappa Chapter of the Delta Gamma International Sorority. Sally was a member of the Tuscarora Golf Country Club and the Syracuse Teachers Bowling League for many years.Surviving are her brother: William Biché and his wife Annette (Andrews) of Collegeville, PA; her long time friend: Shirley Silver with whom she resided; eight nieces and nephews, nineteen grand nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends and neighbors.Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Evans Mills, N. Y. at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. For more information, photos and to sign the guest book, please visit www.kruegerfh.com. EVANS MILLS Staff Biche Obit with Pic Sally A. Biche Sally a. biche Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099967 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CLAYTON -- The Thousand Islands Young Leaders Organization will hold its second annual Winter Ice Jam -- an event featuring band battles, various sporting tournaments and a Hawaiian-themed ball -- on Friday and Saturday.

CLAYTON -- The Thousand Islands Young Leaders Organization will hold its second annual Winter Ice Jam -- an event featuring band battles, various sporting tournaments and a Hawaiian-themed ball -- on Friday and Saturday.Alicia M. Dewey, co-founder of the organization, said TIYLO has worked with numerous local organizations and businesses to put together a community event to get people outdoors.The winter event will kick off in LaFargeville with a spaghetti dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by a battle of the bands beginning at 8 p.m. at Klock-Smith American Legion Post 1788 on West Main Street. The dinner is $5 for adults and $3 for children. The winner of the band contest will receive a gift certificate to Dr. Guitar, Watertown.Several sporting events are scheduled for Saturday in both LaFargeville and Clayton.LaFargeville Central School's student council will host snow soccer games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of its Winter Carnival, and TIYLO will hold volleyball games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at LaFargeville Central School District's athletic fields on Sunrise Avenue.From 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, TIYLO will host a broomball tournament in Clayton at Lions Field, Webb Street. Brooms will be provided by TIYLO, but participants also can bring their own brooms.At noon Saturday, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce will host a cardboard-sled contest for children at Lions Field. To register for the sled contest, visit the Chamber of Commerce office between 10 and 11 a.m. Saturday or call the chamber at 686-3771. The event will end with the Beach Ball Winter Luau, a Hawaiian-themed event for adults, from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Antique Boat Museum, Mary Street. The ball will feature a pig roast, a salad buffet and a cash bar. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Travis."We urge you to show up in your favorite summer wear -- there is a prize for most creative costume," Ms. Dewey said.Tickets for the ball are $15 per person at the door. Presale tickets can be purchased for $10 at the Clayton Chamber of Commerce before the event or by e-mailing tiylo@live.com. Those who purchase presale tickets will be automatically entered into a raffle for a one-night stay at a local hotel and other prizes.Funds raised at the events will benefit the Thousand Islands Foundation Scholarship Fund and several TIYLO community projects. CLAYTON By JAEGUN LEE B3_Jlee_Clayton winter event Young Leaders set 2nd Ice Jam Young leaders set 2nd ice jam Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099969 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

COPENHAGEN -- Ronald S. Robbins, 72, of 10229 NYS Rte 12 died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Samaritan Medical Center under the care of his family. He was born on December 17, 1937 in Lowville to Stanley and Dorothy Beth Robbins.

COPENHAGEN -- Ronald S. Robbins, 72, of 10229 NYS Rte 12 died Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Samaritan Medical Center under the care of his family. He was born on December 17, 1937 in Lowville to Stanley and Dorothy Beth Robbins.He attended school in Copenhagen. He served in the United States Army in Korea from 1959-1962. He married Norma Kidder on August 10, 1963 in Copenhagen, at the Grace Episcopal Church.He was employed by Kraft Foods in Tylerville; the Town of Rutland Highway Department; Best Distributing in Watertown; Nortz Distributing Company in Watertown; He worked for A.J. Missert Incorporated from 1977-1999 as a Sales Rep. He retired in 1999.He is survived by his wife, Norma and two children; a son, Scott Robbins, Copenhagen; and a daughter, Cheri Haynes, Syracuse and one grandson, Logan Haynes, Syracuse.He is predeceased by a sister, Kay Robbins.He was a member of the American Legion Don Rounds Post # 0586 in Adams; The Carthage Elks Lodge BPOE #1762. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and he loved his garden, he would grow pumpkins for the kids and neighbors.There will be no calling hours. A private service will be held in the West Lowville Cemetery by the family in the spring.Arrangements are being handled by the Bossuot-Lundy Funeral Home Inc. 10229 Washington Street. Copenhagen NY 13648.www.lundyfuneralhome.comDonations in his memory can be made to: The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 357, Watertown, N.Y. 13601. COPENHAGEN Staff Robbins Obit with Pic and graphic = FLAG CT LJ Ronald S. Robbins Ronald s. robbins Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099970 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

GOUVERNEUR -- Mary J. Dowling (80) of St. Francis Village, Crowley, Texas died December 10, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas after a brief illness.

GOUVERNEUR -- Mary J. Dowling (80) of St. Francis Village, Crowley, Texas died December 10, 2009 at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas after a brief illness.Born on October 27, 1929 to John and Ann (Thompson) Hall in Gouverneur, NY. She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1947. She was married to Joseph J. Dowling II in 1962. Mr. Dowling died in 2002 in Florida.During her early life in the Northeast, she was employed by New York Telephone, New Jersey Bell, Kinney Drugs and the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. In 1979, upon moving permanently to Texas she was employed by Baker Atlas Inc. in Grand Prairie, Texas until her retirement.Mary is survived by her son and daughter, Joseph "Jody" (Debbie) Dowling III, Arlington, TX and Maria (Scott) Speelman, Grand Prairie, TX and three grandchildren, Caitlin and Shane Ellason and Paul Dowling. A sister, Nancy Cappellino and her husband, Dan Caruso, of Gouverneur, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Margaret "Peggy" (Leon) Wells, of Point Vivian, NY.She loved the holidays, movies and celebrations with her children and grandchildren and especially enjoyed returning to Northern New York for summer family reunions. Her many trips with Elderhostel especially to Vancouver, Canada were a particular joy in her retirement.Mary was a communicant of St. Francis Church in Crowley, TX where she was a Eucharistic Minister and an usher. A mass for the celebration of her life will be held at St. Francis Church in the near future.At St. Francis Village, her cottage, the church, the staff members and the village families were a special part of her life. At their many parties, she enjoyed playing the part of a clown wearing large coveralls, face paint and an orange wig. As a volunteer at the Fort Worth Humane Society, her special task was petting frightened kittens. As a member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed their many trips for lunch, shopping and shows.Her final resting place is in Victoria, BC, Canada where she spent many vacations with relatives and friends. GOUVERNEUR Staff Dowling Obit with Pic Mary J. Dowling Mary j. dowling Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099971 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The Watertown Evening Rotary Club is now chartered.Lucia M. Bliss, president of the Rotary, said that when the club started last fall it was quickly on its way to gaining the required membership needed to officially become chartered.

The Watertown Evening Rotary Club is now chartered.Lucia M. Bliss, president of the Rotary, said that when the club started last fall it was quickly on its way to gaining the required membership needed to officially become chartered."Early morning meetings weren't always an option for many in our community," Ms. Bliss said. "Some people found it difficult to get away from the office in the mornings."The Evening Rotary now has a full board and 21 members. It meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Black River Valley Club, 131 Washington St. Ms. Bliss said the group welcomes new members, and anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting as a guest to see what the group does."At the end of the day, it's an opportunity for us to get together for fellowship," she said. "We're relaxed."Ms. Bliss said it is important to give back to the community, and the goal of the Evening Rotary is to fill the gap that some charities and help centers are experiencing."The Rotary's mantra is service above self, and that's really what we are striving to do," she said. Ms. Bliss said the Rotary will be discussing its service project at upcoming meetings."We are working with about three different ideas at the moment," she said.For further information or to learn how to get involved, e-mail Ms. Bliss at lbliss@sunyjefferson.edu or call her at the office, 782-2291, or on her cell phone, 854-0001. WATERTOWN Staff B3_HAASE_jccrotary Evening Rotary Club receives charter Evening rotary club receives charter Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099973 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

A Watertown woman was sentenced Monday in Jefferson County Court to up to seven years in state prison for head-butting a city patrolman and participating in a conspiracy to obtain cocaine.

A Watertown woman was sentenced Monday in Jefferson County Court to up to seven years in state prison for head-butting a city patrolman and participating in a conspiracy to obtain cocaine.Krista L. Blake,30, of 613 Boyd St., was sentenced to 11/3 to 4 years for a second-degree attempted assault conviction and a consecutive 1- to 3-year term for a fourth-degree conspiracy conviction. She had pleaded guilty to the charges Dec. 7.She may be eligible for the prison system's shock incarceration program. If deemed eligible by state Department of Correctional Services officials, she would spend six months in prison and then serve the balance of her sentence on parole.At the time of her plea, she admitted that she "accidentally" head-butted Officer Patrick C. Rawson while the patrolman was escorting her March 19 for treatment at Samaritan Medical Center, 830 Washington St. Mr. Rawson suffered injuries to his head and neck.She also admitted that she conspired with others to bring cocaine from the Bronx to Jefferson County. She admitted that during an April 7 phone call with Willie H. Brown, 37, Bronx, Mr. Brown directed her to give cocaine to Shawn G. Granger, 37, of 25262 Route 12, although she said she was reluctant to do so. Mr. Brown and Mr. Granger also face indictments alleging they conspired to possess cocaine and sold the drug.In a related case,Marcus D. Stover,33, Theresa, was sentenced Monday to time served at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building and five years' probation for a Dec. 7 guilty plea to third-degree attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance. He admitted that he possessed cocaine with the intent to sell it April 3 in the town of Rutland.In other court activity Monday:Ryan T. Mansfield-Martin,23, Philadelphia, Pa., was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to undergo an additional two years of supervision upon his release for a Dec. 11 guilty plea to third-degree attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance. He admitted that he tried to sell cocaine Aug. 18 in Watertown.He was sentenced under the prison system's Willard Drug Rehabilitation Program. If he completes the 90-day program, he could serve the remainder of his sentence under parole supervision.Danielle M. Yuhas,36, Carthage, admitted violating probation and was resentenced to six months in the PSB. She was serving three years' probation imposed in August 2008 for a May 2008 guilty plea to petit larceny. According to court documents, she violated probation by being charged twice last fall with petit larceny.Charles D. Batsford,31, Carthage, was sentenced to time served and five years' probation for Dec. 18 guilty pleas to two counts of first-degree criminal contempt. He admitted that he violated an order of protection held by Wendy L. Montgomery.Marshall W. Hayes,24, Watertown, was sentenced to five years' probation for a Dec. 7 guilty plea to first-degree criminal contempt and a probation violation. He admitted that he violated an order of protection held by Michaela A. Cowles by having a physical altercation with her June 24. He violated probation by being charged with the new crime.Kevin N. Anderson,46, Watertown, was sentenced to three years' probation, was fined $1,000, was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service and had his driver's license revoked for a Dec. 11 guilty plea to misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He admitted that he drove while drunk Aug. 15 on High Street while his driver's license was suspended or revoked.Kenneth F. Mallette,41, of 816 Earl St., pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal contempt and was sentenced to time served. He was accused in November of violating an order of protection held by his wife, Barbara A.Joseph E. Baildon,29, Watertown, pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal contempt. Sentencing was set for April 9. He was accused of violating an order of protection held by Deborah L. Boyles by threatening her while displaying a knife on Jan. 13.Eric T. Harris,44, an inmate at Five Points Correctional Facility, Romulus, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny. Sentencing was set for April 12. He was accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart Supercenter in the town of LeRay in February 2009.Samuel Louis-Charles,28, no fixed address, was arraigned on two counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.The charges were contained in a grand jury indictment unsealed in court. It is alleged that he had and sold cocaine in late August in Watertown and again in late September. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was returned to the PSB, where he is being held on $30,000 bail based on a drug possession indictment handed up in October. WATERTOWN By BRIAN KELLY B5_kelly_courtwrap Cocaine suspect gets prison term Cocaine suspect gets prison term Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099976 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

MORRISTOWN -- The Morristown Central School District is reaching out to teachers and local businesses to try to increase community service work.

MORRISTOWN -- The Morristown Central School District is reaching out to teachers and local businesses to try to increase community service work.The district will send out a survey with its March newsletter asking teachers and businesses about past student community service projects. The results will be compiled into an index that district officials hope will ease the process for setting up projects."The goal is to, at some point, have something one could hold in their hand to say, 'Here's all the things that we do here, so if you're looking for ideas, look through it,'" district Superintendent David A. Glover said. "It's an effort to share information, get new ideas and keep working towards our mission."According to Mr. Glover, the district pushes students at all grade levels to get involved with the community. Students completed about 10 projects during the past year, including meeting with nursing home residents and washing trucks for the Morristown Fire Department, he said.The projects typically are part of extracurricular work, but Mr. Glover said he hopes the index will help teachers integrate community work into their lesson plans."For a teacher that might be doing (one activity), that activity might work very well for another instructional unit at a different grade level," he said. "It could be as simple as kindergartners collecting pennies for people in Haiti, and seeing how many pennies did they gather."Mr. Glover said the efforts to increase the community outreach are part of the school's long-term strategic management plan."Part of our plan is using community resources and having kids work within the community to get an ethical world view," he said. "And we hope as we're working on things, we can incorporate something from the community as part of the learning." MORRISTOWN By MAX R. MITCHELL B2*_Mitchell_MCS community service Morristown school makes service push Morristown school makes service push Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099977 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- A new Southwestern grill offering Tex-Mex food is scheduled to open for business today at 67 Main St.

CANTON -- A new Southwestern grill offering Tex-Mex food is scheduled to open for business today at 67 Main St.Hot Tamale, operated by Marc C. Morley, will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, and from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.The eatery features seating for about 35 as well as delivery and takeout.Menu items include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, chili and other sides made with fresh grilled meat and produce.Mr. Morley has spent several months renovating the building for his restaurant, which formerly housed The Gallery. The restaurant phone numbers are 386-3333 or 386-5555. CANTON Staff B2_Mende_Tex Mex Tex-Mex grill in Canton opening today Tex-mex grill in canton opening today Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099978 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- The owner of a Jamaican restaurant will serve four years in state prison for selling cocaine at his business.

CANTON -- The owner of a Jamaican restaurant will serve four years in state prison for selling cocaine at his business.Ainsley N. "Matthew" Edwards,26, of 55 Sweeney Road, Potsdam, was sentenced Monday in St. Lawrence County Court by Judge Jerome J. Richards on second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a felony.Mr. Edwards, who didn't say anything before sentencing, also received five years of post-release supervision. He could have received a 10-year prison term.He admitted selling about 3 ounces of cocaine May 1 to a female confidential informant for $5,100 at Leonie's Jamaican Cuisine on Miner Street.Judge Richards also ordered him to pay $3,300 in restitution.His codefendant, Rafael Santos, 26, of 214 Randall Road, Lisbon, was sentenced last month to four years in prison for having 12 ounces of cocaine when St. Lawrence County Drug Task Force members raided his home in May. The drug task force in all reportedly seized 17 ounces of cocaine.In other court proceedings: Mark A. Simonds,30, of 280 County Route 41, Winthrop, was sentenced to 120 days in St. Lawrence County jail. He pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sexual act. He admitted having sex with a then-14-year-old girl in December 2008 in the town of Lawrence. CANTON By DAVID WINTERS B5*_winters_SLC Court Restaurant owner gets four years in prison for selling cocaine Restaurant owner gets four years in prison for selling cocaine Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099979 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

Alice G. Stevens, 61, of Hannibal, formerly of Sandy Creek, died Feb. 6, 2010, at Michaud Residential Health Services, Fulton.

Alice G. Stevens, 61, of Hannibal, formerly of Sandy Creek, died Feb. 6, 2010, at Michaud Residential Health Services, Fulton.Surviving are a brother, Douglas Stevens, Canastota, her legal guardian Darlene Carley, Hannibal, several nieces and nephews and 1 great-nephew. She was predeceased by a brother, David Stevens.Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Summerville Funeral Home, Sandy Creek, with the Rev. Linda Taber officiating. Spring burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sandy Creek. Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral at the funeral home. WATERTOWN Staff obit01_Stevens Alice G. Stevens Alice g. stevens Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099980 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LOWVILLE -- Lewis County has foreclosed on 47 tax-delinquent parcels, down from 56 last year.Twenty-three of the parcels are residential, according to County Treasurer Vicki A. Roy.

LOWVILLE -- Lewis County has foreclosed on 47 tax-delinquent parcels, down from 56 last year.Twenty-three of the parcels are residential, according to County Treasurer Vicki A. Roy.Property owners can still redeem their parcels through May 21 to keep them from being included in the county tax auction by paying all taxes and fees and any delinquent taxes from January 2009, plus an extra 10 percent of that amount as an auctioneer's fee and 5 percent of the parcel's full value.One property no longer on the tax-delinquent list is Adirondack International Speedway. Owner Paul H. Lyndaker paid off nearly $86,000 in back taxes from the past two years before the Feb. 1 deadline. LOWVILLE Staff B1_Briefly_Tax Foreclose Lewis County forecloses on 47 parcels for late taxes Lewis county forecloses on 47 parcels for late taxes Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099981 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

n DEFERIET -- The village Board of Trustees will hold budget sessions at 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at the Riverside Drive municipal building.

n DEFERIET -- The village Board of Trustees will hold budget sessions at 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at the Riverside Drive municipal building.n WADDINGTON -- Village trustees recently passed a resolution opposing the closure of the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility. The resolution will be sent on to various state elected officials.n CAPE VINCENT -- The St. Lawrence River Public Power Association will host a brainstorming session on options for community-owned energy in Cape Vincent. The public session will be 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Cape Vincent library.n The board of the Jefferson County Job Development Corp. approved officers for the coming year at its Thursday board meeting. The officers are President Michelle D. Pfaff, Vice President Timothy M. Read, Treasurer Thomas P. O'Connor and Secretary Lance M. Evans. n DEFERIET Staff B1_locals01 Local Paragraphs Local paragraphs Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099982 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The following people are charged with driving while intoxicated and related counts.

The following people are charged with driving while intoxicated and related counts.n Joseph D. Lantier, 58, of 31 Main St., Antwerp, is charged with felony DWI in connection with a property damage accident about 5:30 a.m. Saturday on County Route 62 in the town of Watertown, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, who said he was cited with a felony because he was convicted of DWI in July in Oneida County. His charge is under "common law," based on an officer's observations, because he registered 0.07 percent blood alcohol content. The state's standard for intoxication is 0.08 percent BAC.n David E. Felker, 20, of 9526 Route 12, Copenhagen, also was charged by Watertown police with failure to signal at 12:13 a.m. Saturday at 100 Factory St. Police said he had a BAC of 0.14 percent.n Michelle D. Woolson, 30, of 11 Castor Road, Sandy Creek, was arrested by state police at 9:55 a.m. Sunday on Canning Factory Road in the town of Richland. She tested at 0.14 percent BAC, police said.n Timothy M. Swett, 22, of 26641 Boyer Circle, Evans Mills, was arrested by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies after he was involved in an accident shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday on Route 342 in the town of Pamelia. He also faces charges of running a stop sign and driving at a speed not reasonable or prudent. Deputies said his BAC was 0.15 percent.n David R. Richardson, 23, of 19520 Ball Road, Watertown, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Saturday by Jefferson County sheriff's deputies on Route 126 in the town of Rutland, and additionally is charged with failure to keep right and crossing hazard markings. He tested at 0.13 percent BAC, according to the sheriff's office.n Bobby J. Hickox, 38, of 10510 Rohr Road, Croghan, also was charged by Lewis County sheriff's deputies with consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle and two counts of failure to stop at a stop sign at 3:03 a.m. Monday on Cross Road in the town of Croghan. He allegedly had a BAC of 0.09 percent.Charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs:n Francis C. Browning, 46, of 2208C Route 420, Massena, also was charged Sunday with reckless driving, failure to keep right and failure to notify state of address change after he hit a utility pole on Route 56 in the town of Norfolk, state police said. He told troopers he had taken a larger- than-prescribed dose of a muscle relaxant and fell asleep while driving. WATERTOWN Staff B6_Lee_dwi wrap Several motorists facing charges of drunken driving in north country Several motorists facing charges of drunken driving in north country Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099983 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

LISBON -- A woman who lit a cigarette while using an oxygen tank sparked a blaze that left three Lisbon residents homeless.

LISBON -- A woman who lit a cigarette while using an oxygen tank sparked a blaze that left three Lisbon residents homeless.Lisbon volunteer firefighters say the fire started when a woman smoking a cigarette accidentally ignited the hose to her oxygen tank. Firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire at the residence of Arlene Snyder, County Route 28A, at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday.The property was owned by Joseph E. King, of Pleasant Avenue, Ogdensburg. Lisbon Fire Chief Jon A. McLear said he does not believe Mr. King or Ms. Snyder had insurance.Mr. McLear said the house trailer was engulfed when firefighters arrived. He said 26 Lisbon firefighters responded along with members of the Heuvelton and Waddington fire departments. Morley volunteers were on standby at the Lisbon station. He said the fire was extinguished quickly but the house sustained irreparable damage.The chief said Ms. Snyder told him she was smoking a cigarette when it ignited her oxygen hose. She panicked and dropped the hose, causing the fire to spread throughout the home, he said.Mr. McLear said the trailer contained two or three oxygen tanks that exploded during the blaze.Two other occupants, who were not identified, were in the house trailer at the time of the fire, but all three managed to escape before firefighters arrived."It's a good thing they made it out, because there wasn't much room for heroics on this one. It was engulfed when we arrived," Mr. McLear said. LISBON By JIMMY LAWTON B2_Lawton_ Lisbon Fire jl Three left homeless after cigarette ignites oxygen tank hose Three left homeless after cigarette ignites oxygen tank hose Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099984 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

In the newsComings and goingsSt. Lawrence County

In the newsComings and goingsSt. Lawrence CountyClass held:The first and second St. Lawrence Masonic Districts combined Jan. 16, to present the Masonic Development Course at St. Lawrence Lodge 111, Canton. The course is an educational class for Masonic members, and consisted of 20 brothers from nine lodges from both districts, who ranged in membership from two months to more than 35 years.HonoredWatertownHonored: Everett G. "Rett" Foster,Watertown, recently received the 2010 Dick McFarland Volunteer of the Year Award from the Northeast Region of RBC Wealth Management.Mr. Foster, financial consultant for RBC Dain Rauscher, is chairman of the board of trustees at Clarkson University, Potsdam, and former Northern New York Community Foundation president.The Dick McFarland Award is given annually to an employee of RBC Dain Rauscher who best exemplifies the company's philosophy of giving back to the community. The award is named for former chairman, president and CEO, Dick McFarland.Notable donationsCape VincentFood donations:On Dec. 18, several classes fromCape Vincent Central Schooldonated food they purchased with money each class raised to the Cape Vincent Food Pantry, United Methodist Church Memorial Hall. Cape Vincent's second grade class raised $100 and used the money to purchase items such as cheese puffs, toothpaste, laundry detergent, muffin mix and fruit drinks.CollegesDean's listThe following north country residents recently were named to the dean's list at their colleges or universities:SUNY BinghamtonTo receive dean's list honors at Decker School of Nursing, SUNY Binghamton, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.OgdensburgJessica AkinsSUNY BrockportTo receive dean's list with honors recognition at SUNY Brockport for the fall semester, full-time students must receive a grade point average of between 3.7 and 3.99 with a minimum of 12 credit hours.WatertownKelly L. Hunt, 19535 Jericho Road, is the daughter of Bill and Mary Hunt, a 2007 graduate of Springville Griffith Institute High School, Springville. Miss Hunt was recently inducted into the Rho Phi Lamba and Alpha Chi honor societies and was accepted into the Semester at Sea program through the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. She is studying aboard the MV Explorer, a floating college, and visiting 10 countries on four continents in 109 days.SUNY CortlandTo receive dean's list honors at SUNY Cortland for the fall semester, students must receive a grade point average of 3.3 or higher, while completing 12 or more credit hours of classes.AdamsHaley Hudson, junior, English as a second languageJustin LaLone, junior, FrenchBoonvilleNicole Case, junior, geographic information systemsBurkeMark Duheme, senior, health scienceCantonEric Greenwood, junior, sport managementBrandy Lawrence, senior, psychologyCape VincentTimothy Aubertine, senior, physical educationCarthageMichelle Forester, freshman, criminologyKristen Gunderson, senior, physical educationHannah O'Brien, junior, childhood educationTheresa Staab, junior, physical education certificationCastorlandWade Widrick, senior, business economicsChateaugayTricia Lang, senior, chemistryChaumontKelsey Sherman, senior, childhood educationClaytonAndrew Bretsch, senior, physical educationAshley DeVito, senior, childhood educationCopenhagenHaily Dunn, senior, childhood educationZachary Shambo, junior, physical educationCroghanZachary Lehman, senior, physical educationDeKalb JunctionMelissa Gardner, senior, speech and hearing scienceDexterKatie Hubbard, senior, childhood educationCarissa Marshall, junior, adolescence education: mathematicsAshlea Youngs, senior, kinesiologyFort DrumTiffany Holdren, junior, kinesiologyHammondIan Storie, senior, sport managementHannawa FallsKathryn Leuthauser, senior, adolescence education: earth scienceHogansburgStacey Mitchell, Akwesasne, junior, new media designLake PlacidMegan Bagg, junior, communication studiesLowvilleKatherine Freeman, senior, artHollie Petrus, junior, kinesiologyMadridJennifer Curley, junior, sociologyMassenaCourtney Blanchard, senior, childhood educationJennifer Gall, senior, physical educationNorfolkEmily Hasenauer, junior, athletic trainingNorwoodGino Bisceglia, junior, physical educationSuzanne Gibson, junior, childhood educationOgdensburgBrittany Smith, junior, athletic trainingPotsdamBrandi Kelley, senior, psychologyMallorie Maguire, junior, kinesiologyKodie Martin, freshman, sport managementGrant Sharlow, freshman, physical education certificationPulaskiLindsey Catanzarite, senior, adolescence education: social studiesAubrey Phillips, senior, early childhood educationSackets HarborLisa Morgan, senior, childhood educationTupper LakeMiles Levesque, junior, physical education certificationWaddingtonLauren Lenney, senior, kinesiologyWatertownJulie Park, senior, physical educationAshley Quartulli, senior, health scienceCharles Rhode, junior, recreation managementWilliams College,Williamstown, Mass.To receive dean's list honors at Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., students must receive a grade point average of 3.50 or higher in a program of four or more courses.WatertownGregory W. Kaskan, sophomore, English. HonoredLake PlacidEarns honors: Casey Fish,Lake Placid, has earned highest honors at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, for the fall semester. To receive highest honors, students must receive a quality point ratio of 3.670 or more from a possible 4.0. Miss Fish, a sophomore, is the daughter of Peter and Diane Fish, Lake Placid.President's listThe following north country residents recently were named to the president's list at their colleges or universities:Clemson (S.C) University,To receive president's list honors at Clemson (S.C.) University for the fall semester, students must receive a grade point average of 4.0 with a minimum of 12 credit hours.ClaytonMark Bowman, junior, mechanical engineering. Mr. Bowman is the son of David and Mary Bowman, Clayton.SUNY CortlandTo receive president's list honors at SUNY Cortland for the fall semester, students must receive a grade point average of 3.7 or higher and complete 12 or more credit hours with at least eight for a standard letter grade with no incomplete grades.BurkeMark Duheme, senior, health scienceCantonEric Greenwood, sophomore, sports managementCarthageTheresa Staab, junior, physical education certificationNorfolkEmily Hasenauer, sophomore, athletic trainingNorwoodSuzanne Gibson, sophomore, childhood educationOgdensburgBrittany Smith, sophomore, athletic trainingRichlandAdrienne H. Teachout, junior, adolescent education: math and physics. She is a graduate of Sandy Creek Central School and Jefferson Community College, Watertown.WatertownCharles Rhode, junior, recreation managementAbout People News ...Send items for "North Country People" and "Community Scrapbook" to News Clerks, Watertown Daily Times, 260 Washington St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601.Include the name and daytime telephone number of a contact person.Items may also be e-mailed to northcountrypeople@wdt.net or communityscrapbook@wdt.net.People notes are published in Currents as space allows on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. High-resolution photos also may be submitted. Picture quality, space allowances and news judgments will determine if a photo is used.If you would like a photo returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope and clearly label the back of the photograph. Photos can also be picked up in person at the Times Library. Without these directives, photos sent to the Times will not be saved for more than 30 days from the submission date or returned. 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CANTON -- Ursula M. Pahler, 79, formerly of Potsdam, died Jan 31, 2010 at United Helpers Canton Maplewood Campus.Born February 24, 1930, at Haus Lohe, Germany daughter of Karl and Anne (Vethacke) Eilinghoff she was schooled in Germany.

CANTON -- Ursula M. Pahler, 79, formerly of Potsdam, died Jan 31, 2010 at United Helpers Canton Maplewood Campus.Born February 24, 1930, at Haus Lohe, Germany daughter of Karl and Anne (Vethacke) Eilinghoff she was schooled in Germany.On August 10, 1950 she married Werner F. Pahler in Westonnen, Germany and in 1953 the family immigrated to Potsdam, NY. Mr. Pahler was co-owner of Pahler Meat Packing and died October 21, 2005.Surviving are her two children and spouses, Jochem and Debbie Pahler of Potsdam and Monika Doherty and husband John of Kennewick, WA; five grandchildren, Krista Pahler and fiancé Terry Francis, Eric Pahler and wife Jaime, Sean and Kieran Doherty and Brian Pahler; and two great-grandchildren, Austin and Ava Grace Pahler. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her son Werner, Jr., who died Nov. 4, 1981.She was a member of the Women's Republican Party in the early to mid 60's. She was also a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Potsdam where she sang in the choir.Ursula was a stay at home Mom who thoroughly enjoyed her family and friends, gardening, cooking and she was an extraordinary baker. She was also an excellent singer and enjoyed music; she could also whistle often times mimicking wild birds.A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, February 16th at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Potsdam with Monsignor Harry Snow as celebrant.The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 PM at the Lawrence Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in the spring.Memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Assoc., 441 West Kirkpatrick Street, Syracuse, NY 13204.Condolences may be sent online to www.lawrencefuneralhome.org. CANTON Staff Pahler Obit with Pic Ursa M. Pahler Ursa m. pahler Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099986 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

CANTON -- Harold M. "Hal" Thomas likes to tell the story of the fish that got away: Atlantic salmon that used to teem in Lake Ontario and the tributaries of the St. Lawrence River before they were wiped out in the 1800s by gristmills and dams that dotted...

CANTON -- Harold M. "Hal" Thomas likes to tell the story of the fish that got away: Atlantic salmon that used to teem in Lake Ontario and the tributaries of the St. Lawrence River before they were wiped out in the 1800s by gristmills and dams that dotted the rivers. "Here are these guys making a living fishing Atlantic salmon and in the space of a 40-year period, the fish are just gone," Mr. Thomas said.Mr. Thomas, a California attorney and a 1974 graduate of St. Lawrence University, is spending the next few weeks in the north country researching the origins of New York laws that formed the basis for California statutes on water rights and fishing.Man-made development and failure to enforce codes requiring equipment, such as fish ladders, that would have allowed the salmon to reach spawning beds in the Oswegatchie, Grasse, Raquette and other rivers are mainly what led to their demise."We could be having home-raised salmon for dinner instead of these farm fish that don't taste like anything," said SLU Outdoor Studies Program Director Baylor L. Johnson, who will collaborate with Mr. Thomas on his law journal article.Mr. Thomas, a visiting scholar at SLU, was a student in Mr. Johnson's second year of teaching at St. Lawrence, and they've kept in touch over the years.Mr. Thomas is a public prosecutor in Butte County, north of Sacramento, whose work includes fish-and-game cases and issues affecting public welfare, such as pollution."The laws that support that come out of New York, but in California, they're handled criminally, not in civil court," he said. "I've always been fascinated by water and rivers."Mr. Thomas's research is focused with an eye toward a California case on whether dam owners and water districts should be compensated financially if they are forced to release water to save fish."There's millions and millions of dollars involved," he said.Mr. Thomas also is looking for the roots of a long-held legal tradition that waterways are public highways."You can't compensate somebody for something you can't own," he said. "We all own the rivers."Key to his research are two brothers, David Dudley Field and Stephen J. Field, both of whom lived in New York for part of their lives in the 1800s. David Field, a legal reformer, was the father of New York codes that were copied through the country. His brother, Stephen, moved to California during the Gold Rush. He was appointed by Abraham Lincoln to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he championed the view that rivers were owned by the public.Mr. Thomas said he believes both the Field brothers' legal inclinations were influenced by watching the demise of the Atlantic salmon and shad in New York waters.His research also involves U.S. Supreme Court decisions and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission law."It's involved, but it's all tied together," he said. CANTON By MARTHA ELLEN B2*_Ellen_Fish Laws Attorney, an SLU graduate, researches fish laws Attorney, an slu graduate, researches fish laws Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099987 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

With all the snow we have been getting, I felt I had to write this letter.Fortunately, I have a garage for my vehicle which keeps the snow off. For those who don't, please take some safety precautions.

With all the snow we have been getting, I felt I had to write this letter.Fortunately, I have a garage for my vehicle which keeps the snow off. For those who don't, please take some safety precautions.Clean the snow off the hood and top. Otherwise, while you are driving, snow can blow off into other cars as you pass.Clean the snow off the headlights and taillights. If they are covered, motorists can't see you approaching or signaling.This is one winter task no one likes to do, but must be done. It will make it safer for everyone.Agnes T. WhiteWatertown WATERTOWN Staff A6 Letter Tue White A tip for winter safety A tip for winter safety Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099988 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

I live on the shores of Lake Ontario, and I look directly at Galloo Island. I am dismayed that the wind project on Galloo has been approved.

I live on the shores of Lake Ontario, and I look directly at Galloo Island. I am dismayed that the wind project on Galloo has been approved.I look at that island every day and will learn in time to live with the silhouette of wind towers, but at night the horizon will be polluted with red, blinking lights. The pristine night sky we once knew will be compromised forever. It's doubly annoying that our view and our sense of serenity will have no compensating benefit.Lyme gets nothing, yet its taxpaying residents suffer the indignity of the project. At the very least, some provision should be made to isolate the red blinking tower lights from land-level visibility. They were mandated for aircraft purposes. Baffles could be built so that the lights would be visible by aircraft only but be invisible from the land. It would be the considerate thing to do, if that means anything anymore.David F. BatesThree Mile Bay WATERTOWN Staff A6 Letter Tue Bates Wind tower lighting will destroy the view Wind tower lighting will destroy the view Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099989 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

People are very disturbed or angered about ethics violations among legislators in Albany and Washington, D.C., involving tax dollars. Ongoing scandals warrant serious ethics reform which may require a majority of officeholders being removed. Nepotism,...

People are very disturbed or angered about ethics violations among legislators in Albany and Washington, D.C., involving tax dollars. Ongoing scandals warrant serious ethics reform which may require a majority of officeholders being removed. Nepotism, cronyism and hypocrisy exist.Independent reports reveal last year's fiasco in Albany that involved several senators desiring the majority leader position and improving their income status, prevented productive legislation and needlessly wasted taxpayers' dollars. Media reports last year indicated several legislators had relatives on the payroll with high salaries and future pensions. During 2008 Sen. Darrel Aubertine's oversight of hiring a relative created controversy which reeks of hypocrisy overlooking other legislators with relatives.It was reported last year that legislators drawing salaries and pensions simultaneously warrant redress or ethics reform. Ethics reform is being advocated, yet the majority of legislators recently declined revealing sources of income. People frown upon any officeholder being absent from scheduled sessions on their dime as it hinders efficiency in representation. One wonders how many perks being utilized at their expense are going unnoticed.Constituents need to scrutinize the character of individuals seeking to represent them. Wayne R. GibbsEllisburg WATERTOWN Staff A6 Letter Tue Gibbs Scandals reveal need for ethics reform Scandals reveal need for ethics reform Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099990 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

I am replying to Jeff Savitskie's comments on Ogdensburg Correctional Facility closing. I see that the research he bases his opinion on is from listening to our state government that can make any numbers look good. Let me enlighten you on some facts. At...

I am replying to Jeff Savitskie's comments on Ogdensburg Correctional Facility closing. I see that the research he bases his opinion on is from listening to our state government that can make any numbers look good. Let me enlighten you on some facts. At the height of the prison population, the correctional facilities were at 124 percent. Since then, the inmate population has decreased by approximately 19 percent, so the facilities are still 5 percent over capacity. Here are some numbers to support this:We will start at Ogdensburg. This facility at full capacity was designed to hold 550 inmates, then came the state's practice of double-bunking, which they have since scaled back but have not totally stopped. There are still 60 double-bunk beds at Ogdensburg and 140 at Riverview, Gouverneur and Cape Vincent and 60 at Watertown for a total of 540 double-bunk beds at these five facilities. There are a total of 37 medium-security correctional facilities in the state and they all have some inmates who are double-bunked. The Department of Corrections is misleading the public by saying that they do not need the bed space.The practice of double-bunking of inmates should stop and the state should run these facilities at the capacity they were designed for. Also, Ogdensburg Correctional Facility is one of the least expensive facilities to run due to the fact that our heat comes from the cogeneration plant for free and has been for the past 16 years, and they still have nine years left on their contract.So before publishing comments on one or two articles or facts that are misleading, Mr. Savitskie should do a little more research on a subject before making a comment on something that affects a community and so many lives. Gary MalletteOgdensburg WATERTOWN Staff A6 Letter Tue Mallette Misleading data on state prisons' capacity Misleading data on state prisons' capacity Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099991 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

An Alexandria Bay-based developer's project to construct a 132-room Hilton Garden Inn just to the north of the Holiday Inn Express, in a plaza off Arsenal Street, continues to move forward.

An Alexandria Bay-based developer's project to construct a 132-room Hilton Garden Inn just to the north of the Holiday Inn Express, in a plaza off Arsenal Street, continues to move forward. Patrick M. Donegan, Alexandria Bay, has submitted a preliminary site plan to the city. He is requesting the plans for the hotel be reviewed and the planned development district zoning for the property he owns along Interstate 81 be revised."We expect he will be submitting something the Planning Board can review for the March meeting," said Kenneth A. Mix, city planning and community development coordinator. The deadline for submission of a site plan for that meeting is Feb. 16.The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency also will hold a public hearing on a proposed sale-leaseback agreement with the developer for the project. The agreement would eliminate $350,000 to $450,000 in sales and mortgage recording taxes on the project. The hearing will be at 9:30 a.m. March 3 at the agency office, 800 Starbuck Ave. WATERTOWN Staff B3_brauchle_vision develop Developer submits plan for Hilton Inn Developer submits plan for hilton inn Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099992 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

BRASHER FALLS -- Kenneth Dean Goodnough, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Brasher Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Ft. Lauderdale, of natural causes.

BRASHER FALLS -- Kenneth Dean Goodnough, 60, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Brasher Falls, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Ft. Lauderdale, of natural causes.Dean was born February 8, 1949 in Potsdam, NY, the son of the late Kenneth and Betty (Lord) Goodnough. He graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in Brasher Falls on June 21, 1968 and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Dean spent most of his working life in California and Florida where it was warm. He was last employed by CT Wholesale Co. of Oakland Park, FL.Dean is survived by one sister, Susanne (Danford) Clark of Mexico, NY and California; three brothers, Chester of Louisville, KY; Peter of California; Paul (Rebecca) Goodnough of Winthrop, NY; and one sister-in-law, Pat Goodnough, of Melbourne, FL. Also surviving are eight nieces and nephews.Dean's remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered over the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the convenience of the family.Those who wish may send a remembrance in Kenneth's name to: Cooperative Feeding Program 1 NW 33rd Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311. BRASHER FALLS Staff Goodnough Obit with Pic For Feb. 9 K.D. Goodnough K.d. goodnough Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099993 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

FORT DRUM -- Camp C.O.P.E. is coming here next month to help children whose military parents have been deployed, wounded or killed learn how to cope with their emotions.

FORT DRUM -- Camp C.O.P.E. is coming here next month to help children whose military parents have been deployed, wounded or killed learn how to cope with their emotions.Sarah Balint-Bravo, co-founder of the Dallas organization, said she's looking for more mental health providers, schoolteachers or others who work with children to enroll in the March 19 training on post so they can host Camp C.O.P.E. events throughout the north country in the future."Counselors are trained in our curriculum," she said. "It's different from a regular camp where they're doing fun horseback riding or swimming, where we're teaching more coping skills to deal with their struggles and frustrations."People interested in becoming trained in Camp C.O.P.E. activities should call Mrs. Balint-Bravo at 1 (214) 991-2673.Volunteers will participate in the March 19 training workshops before they work directly with Camp C.O.P.E. directors and licensed therapists to lead activities for children March 20.During the 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 20 event, trained staff will help children work on 15 skills, including handling stress and fears, anger management, understanding changes within family, coping skills, dealing with sadness and loss, empowerment and appropriate expression of feelings. There is no charge for participation in the event."All activities are indirect, or as direct as a child wants to make them," Mrs. Balint-Bravo said. "They're not forced to talk about something they're not comfortable to talk about."She said C.O.P.E. stands for the courage, optimism, patience and encouragement.Since children are split into groups based on age, Mrs. Balint-Bravo said, it's easier for them to talk with their peers about what they're going through. Groups also are based on whether the children's parents are deployed, wounded or dead."We never want to mix those groups because we don't want to transfer feelings of the children," Mrs. Balint-Bravo said.It is the organization's goal to travel to every military installation in the nation to host Camp C.O.P.E. events and train local communities on how to host their own Camp C.O.P.E. events. While a trained therapist will lead the March 19 training workshops, Mrs. Balint-Bravo said, a licensed therapist practicing in the north country would have to step up to the plate to continue Camp C.O.P.E. events locally.Background checks will be completed on all people who volunteer for the event. Applications are available on the organization's Web site.Twenty children already are pre-registered for the event. Mrs. Balint-Bravo said up to 150 children can be accommodated.Camp C.O.P.E. is coming to Fort Drum thanks to funding from a Fisher House-Newman's Own award, the Lynx Foundation and ReMIND.org.Although the Fort Drum Soldier and Family Assistance Center was instrumental in helping to coordinate the Camp C.O.P.E. event, Mrs. Balint-Bravo said, the post is not directly affiliated with the event.ON THE NETCamp C.O.P.E.: www.campcope.org FORT DRUM By REBECCA MADDEN B3_madden_camp cope Camp C.O.P.E. coming to town to aid military kids Camp c.o.p.e. coming to town to aid military kids Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099994 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

OGDENSBURG -- In an effort to make the shop at the Frederic Remington Art Museum more accessible to the elderly and to bring it in tune with the mission of the museum, store manager Ray C. Barney is revamping the roughly 20- by 15-foot space.

OGDENSBURG -- In an effort to make the shop at the Frederic Remington Art Museum more accessible to the elderly and to bring it in tune with the mission of the museum, store manager Ray C. Barney is revamping the roughly 20- by 15-foot space."We're making it more open and roomy and to be able to see the products," he said. "When we get into the busy season, people with wheelchairs are struggling to get through, and we get a lot of elderly people."The first thing to go will be the museum's clothing line, Mr. Barney said. The line, which includes jackets, ties, T-shirts and sweat shirts, likely will be reduced to putting out one style of T-shirt a year, Mr. Barney said.Clearing out the clothes, which have sold poorly, will make room for products geared toward the museum's mission of education and art, Mr. Barney said. He suggested the museum will begin offering more antiques, replicas of American Indian artifacts and rare books related to Mr. Remington.Director Edward A. LaVarnway said the museum is still researching what products to carry."Museum shops have an obligation to carry merchandise that connects with its mission," Mr. LaVarnway said. "We're always looking for ways to freshen up our merchandise."Mr. LaVarnway said that after a disappointing 2008, sales have increased and the shop is once again hitting its revenue targets. He said the biggest sellers continue to be the reproductions of sculptures and paintings.Mr. Barney said new and popular items like barbecue sauces and the children's activity book have helped sales.He said the book, which came out in late 2009, has been a hit with museums and schools as far away as Ohio."There are always risks in retail, but we try different things. If it doesn't work, then it's on its way out," he said. OGDENSBURG By MAX R. MITCHELL B2_Mitchell_Museum shop Store being revamped at Remington Museum Store being revamped at remington museum Watertown Daily Times urn:publicid:watertowndailytimes.com:2010302099996 2010-02-09T03:15:00-05:00 2010-02-09T05:00:00-05:00 Copyright Watertown Daily Times. All rights reserved.

The north10 years agoFeb. 9, 2000:New Day Campus Care, the day-care center at Jefferson Community College, will receive a $64,500 state grant to expand its facility.25 years ago

The north10 years agoFeb. 9, 2000:New Day Campus Care, the day-care center at Jefferson Community College, will receive a $64,500 state grant to expand its facility.25 years agoFeb. 9, 1985:With the sweep of a small, light-emitting wand, Sackets Harbor Central School librarians bring the magic of computerized record-keeping to the small, 6,000-book collection. Librarian Carole L. Ashbridge said the wand and a microcomputer have replaced the long rows of alphabetized cards used for circulation records last year.50 years agoFeb. 9, 1960:The Fish and Wildlife Service has told Congress it wants $21,040 for the new fiscal year for the federal fish hatchery at Cape Vincent. The agency said the growing popularity of recreational fishing in the United States had placed increased fishing pressure on U.S. waters in recent years.75 years agoFeb. 9, 1935:Angered by what he terms the City Council's inactivity on the important city boulevard system question, Councilman John H. Newman announced he will bring the matter up at Monday night's session in the City Hall "for a showdown."100 years agoFeb. 9, 1910:In some city schools more than 25 percent of the pupils are absent on account of the measles and hard colds. The Lansing Street school seems to be in the worst condition regarding measles. In the second grade, of which there are 41 pupils, only 19 are in school today.125 years agoFeb. 9, 1885:The Watertown post office will begin the exchange of a through registered letter pouch on the 23rd.The worldASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Feb. 9,the 40th day of 2010. There are 325 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History:On Feb. 9, 1960, Adolph Coors Co. chairman Adolph Coors III, 44, was shot to death during a botched kidnapping attempt while on his way to the family brewery in Golden, Colo. (Coors's body wasn't found for seven months; the man who killed him, Joseph Corbett Jr., served 19 years in prison. Corbett committed suicide in August 2009.)Thought for Today:"What we call progress is the exchange of one nuisance for another nuisance." -- Havelock Ellis, English psychologist (1859-1939). WATERTOWN Staff LOOKBACK01_ 020910 Looking Backward Looking backward Watertown Daily Times