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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Polar express in Norwood

Dick Boprey, Norwood Museum curator, stands by a lifesize snow sculpture of a locomotive with coal car at the end of Mechanic Street in Norwood. According to Boprey, the town has been dumping snow at the end of the street for Mike Tuper and friends, who constructed the train. “They used shovels and pick axes to do most of the the sculpting,” said Boprey. “It took them over a month.” NorthCountryNow photo by Debbie Morgan. Click here for larger image. 8p

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Monday's high school results

Boys' Basketball Winner: Moriah

Girls' Basketball Winners: Hermon-DeKalb, Hammond, Lisbon, Salmon River, Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay

Boys' Hockey Winner: Massena

Union turns back SLU Saints, 4-2

Story from St. Lawrence University06p

Clarkson falls to RPI, 2-1

Boxscore from ECACHockey.com06p

Girl's hockey playoff brackets

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Canton Mites a force to be reckoned with

The Canton Mites won 1st place in the annual Bob Buckley Memorial Mite 2 Tournament held on January 24 at the Tri Town Arena. From left, Cooper Waters, Connor Snell, Robert Reed, Caleb Olin, Bodie Molnar, Cole Ladison, Shamus Johnson, Zach Frank, Andy Downs, Connor Dodd, Isaiah Deloatch, Nate Boak,Trey Bessette. Coaches (not shown): George Molnar and Rob Boak. Photo submitted by Andrea Waters.

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Hammond resident asks, 'Why should this community prosper?'

Letter to the Editor8p

Warm puppies

Sound Off column8p

Bills too high

Sound Off column8p

Here's Sharkboy: a prelude to TNA Wrestling at St. Lawrence Centre

Life in the Slow Lane8p

Does NCPR want to "pauperize" the people of the North Country?

The In Box

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Lunch report from Gouverneur, Massena diners

Food for Thought

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It's a Dog's LIfe: Massena Dash dog sled races

Life in the Slow Lane

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Debt a factor when choosing college says Canton resident

Watertown Daily Times Letter to the Editor

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Renew Architecture and Design

CVL Wireless

Bob's Computers Sales & Service LLC

Creative Xpressions Gift Shop

High Peaks Lacrosse Club

Massena Humane Society

Massena Movieplex

Massena Silver and Black

Melissa's Closet

Phil and Jackie's Gift Shop

Massena Power Plant

Seaway Timber Harvesting

Asian Buffet & Grill

Emily's Flower Shop

Empire Northeast Mechanical Contractor

Charles A. Gardner

Gouverneur Dental Associates, P.C.

Gouverneur Reading Room

Jones' Farm Supply

M&M Heating and Air Conditioning

New York Pizzeria

North Country Communities

Northland Veterinary Hospital

TLC Real Estate

Atkinson Real Estate

United Neighborhood Agency

Casella Waste Systems

Center For Sight

Cope Consulting Services

Ed-Med Federal Credit Union

Gardner's Flooring and Furniture, Inc.

Seaway Cruisers

The House of Photography and Imagery

Wood's Farm Market

St. Lawrence County Trappers Association

Cheri Farnsworth

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ADK Laurentians have outings planned through winter

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Defensive driving courses in Potsdam in February and March

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Massena Nature Center hosting winter workshops in February

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Remington Museum's student art show open through March 20

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Grasse River Players to perform during Canton's Winterfest

With settings in London, on trains and in an Italian villa, "Enchanted April," is the romping romantic comedy by Matthew Barber, based on a novel by Elizabeth van Armin, and is sparked by the machinations of two very proper post- World War I English ladies. The plot is based on the conflicts, serious or humorous, between husbands and wives, that countless TV sitcoms still use every day today. Don't miss this pleasant evening's entertainment with a happy ending that will be presented Thurs , Fri, and Sat, Feb. 11, 12, and 13, at the First Presbyterian Church on the Park, Canton, at 7:30 PM. Purchase reserved seats ahead of time for only $8.00, or buy any unsold seats at the door. For a reserved seat, call Carol Johnson at 379-9709. Don't forget a ticket purchased in advance and presented at Phoebe's entitles the bearer to $5.00 off any dinner entree.

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Harlem Globetrotters play in Lake Placid Feb. 16

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Italian buffet feast Feb. 16 in DeKalb Junction

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Storyteller coming to Richville Feb. 17

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Chicken and biscuit dinner at Ogdensburg Moose Lodge Feb. 18

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Count Basie Orchestra to perform in Potsdam Feb. 19

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'Family Funk-shun' dance party at La Casbah in Potsdam Feb. 20

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Martin Luther King, III to speak at SUNY Canton Feb. 23

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'Church Basement Ladies' presented by Ogdensburg Command Performances Feb. 23

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Farm employee issues workshop at Coopperative Extension in Canton Feb. 24

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Ice demolition derby coming Feb. 28 to Gouverneur fairgrounds

Story from Gouverneur Tribune Press 31a

Watercolor courses being offered in Potsdam for children and adults in February

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Yoga Loft February schedule offers new classes and old favorites

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'Really Big Show' to return to Potsdam Apr. 9-10 focusing on home, garden and business

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Blues, big band, bluegrass music and magic show to highlight Norwood Green series in 2010

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Alan Jackson will perform in Watertown this summer

Story from WWNY-tv 08a

County Public Health Dept. sets priorities: COPD, stroke, heart failure, tobacco

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'Maresca Challenge' could amount to $180,000 for Potsdam Animal Shelter campaign

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Woman convicted of sex with Gouverneur prison inmate sees sentence tossed out

Story from Courier-Observer09a

Russell says some budget cuts make no sense

Story from 99 Hits 09a

Tri-Town Winter Carnival Feb. 18-21 with theme 'Medieval Times'

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OFA, SUNY Canton teaming up for college prep

Story from Ogdensburg Journal09a

Wildlife carver, TAUNY Artist of Month, speaks Feb. 20 in Canton

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Canton Town Council supports consolidation idea

Story from Watertown Daily Times09a

Norwood officials to seek ideas for future of downtown at Feb. 16 meeting

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County legislators postpone $100,000 jail study

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Dinner savings for Grasse River Players patrons in Canton Feb. 11-13

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NNCS peace poster winners

Norwood-Norfolk Central School and the Norfolk Lions Club recently recognized 7th grade artists in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest at a school assembly. From left are Principal Jonathan Sovay, first-place winner Cora Sharpe, second-place winner Vanessa Cordwell, third-place winner Zebulon Brown; and Norfolk Lion Royal Sheldon. Over 50 artists created poster entries for the contest. Each year students of a similar age from all over the world create posters that encourage peace around the world.

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Police investigating home burglaries in Canton

Story from WWTI-tv09a

Razing Massena GM plant could cost taxpayers big money

Story from WWNY-tv 9a

County clerk urging motorists to renew licenses locally to help earn money for county

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Correctional officers want state to cut bureaucrats, not prisons

Story from Ogdensburg Journal 9a

Gouverneur High School club focusing on recycling 'to make a difference'

Story from Watertown Daily Times 9a

Free make-your-own Valentine's cards at SLU bookstore through Feb. 14

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Former Canton restaurant owner sentenced to four years for cocaine

Story from WWNY-tv08p

Massena man charged with driving under influence of drugs following Norfolk crash

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Sugar Island rescue

Sean Bercume submitted a photo of the St. Lawrence County Dive Team making a heroic rescue of his two chocolate Labs that were recently stranded on Sugar Island for eight days.

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St. Regis Mohawk tribe setting up drug court

Story from Ogdensburg Journal08p

CDBG grant application hearings planned for county, Brasher, Canton

Story from Watertown Daily Times08p

Auditions Feb. 8, 9 at Clarkson University for 'American Journey' of song, dance, film

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Ogdensburg city councillor introducing legislation opposing proposed state 'Soda Tax'

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Wooden bridge in Lisbon to be torn down in next several weeks

Story from Watertown Daily Times08p

Remembering Massena's Winter Carnival parade, ceremonies

Morristown considering hiring consulting firm to help with wind energy negotiations

Story from Ogdensburg Journal08p

Walk on Washington photos on view at SLU through March 25

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Parishville-Hopkinton students help animal shelter with 'rainbow crayons'

Third and fourth graders at Parishville Hopkinton Central School made "rainbow crayons" to sell to raise money for the Potsdam Humane Society's Capital Project earlier this winter. Crayon sales and donations allowed Erica Sloan and Hannah Pcolar to present a check of $400 to board member, Amber Lindsey.

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Today's local newscasts

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Blackbird Cafe in Canton starting up open mic nights twice a month, plans talent CD

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Farmers, residents to help update county Agricultural Development Plan Feb. 9

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Preview: Grasse River Players "Enchanted April" at Canton's Winterfest Thurs., Fri., Sat.

Story from North Country Public Radio 05p

Managing editor of 'Fortune' magazine to speak in Canton Feb. 11

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Massena Silver & Black planning 2010 football season team meeting Feb. 13

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Valentine's dance at Colton Amvets Feb. 13

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Pancake breakfast at Louisville Fire Station on Feb. 14

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Today's events, sports & entertainment

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Canton's annual Winterfest promises a lot to do Feb. 4 - 16

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Usherwood Office Technology opens office in downtown Potsdam

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12 of 16 turbines renovated at Massena power dam

Story from Watertown Daily Times07p

Rally against soda tax planned; Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg bottlers to rally Thursday

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Norfolk insurance executive named to NBT Bank board

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First Crush Bistro in Potsdam celebrating 6th year in business with free coffee

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Ogdensburg City Council expected to oppose NY municipal aid cuts

Story from Ogdensburg Journal08a

Clarkson students looking to break US record for lap-sitting, with 3,333 participants

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Scozzafava to speak at gay rights rally in Potsdam

Story from Watertown Daily Times08a

Russell disappointed by Tops' expected sell-off of North Country P&C stores

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Friends of Hopkinton Reading Center taking orders for citrus, strawberries until Feb. 28

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Heuvelton 20-year-old in stable condition in Syracuse hospital from gunshot wound

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School principal, priest in Canton to parachute out of airplane

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Avid dog mushers race in Massena

Story from Watertown Daily Times08a

Norfolk student named to president's list at Genesee Community College

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Canton woman finds success with origami

Story from Ogdensburg Journal07p

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Recognizes Staff

Recently, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center held its quarterly CARE (Celebrating Achievements, Reaching Excellence) Celebration to recognize staff for recent accomplishments. After a brief awards ceremony the Medical Center's senior staff served employees healthy snacks. Shown in the photo is Jennifer Shaver, nurse manager of obstetrics, Amber Farrand, a nurse on the obstetrics unit, who was recognized for her work with the Hospital Association of New York State's Perinatal Safety Program, and Vicki Perrine, vice president of clinical services. Missing from the photo are Dr. Andrew Ogden and Vicki McLain, obstetrics nurse, who were both also recognized for their work with the Perinatal Safety Program.

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Potsdam man arrested for possessing child porn

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Lit cigarette, oxygen tank blamed in Lisbon fire

Story from Ogdensburg Journal07a

Union turns back SLU Saints, 4-2

Story from St. Lawrence University06p

Clarkson falls to RPI, 2-1

Boxscore from ECACHockey.com06p

Potsdam man charged with third degree rape for second time in a week

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Court denies motion to review ruling overturning Oxley murder conviction

Story from Watertown Daily Times 06p

Mechanically inclined

Dakota Sharp and Mike Witherhead, Canton Central School District seniors, are busy working on a 1974 Road Runner in the Automotive Technology 2 class at the Seaway Career and Technical Center. Dakota has been accepted at SUNY Canton in the Powersports and Automotive Programs; and Mike is interested in attending Canisius College to become an Athletic Trainer. Seaway Career and Technical Center has been educating students for 42 years. This year, approximately 400 students from Canton Central, Potsdam Central, Colton Pierrepont Central, St. Lawrence Central, Massena Central, Parishville Hopkinton Central and Madrid Waddington and Norwood Norfolk Central attend fifteen different career and technical education programs.

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Dog in Canton biting incident has had shots

Story from 99 Hits FM 06p

Norwood-Norfolk hosts skiing, snowboarding session to raise cash for skate park

Story from Watertown Daily Times 06p

County pushes to count Amish for census

Story from WWNY-TV 06a

Doctors Advise Against CPH Clinic At PCS

Story from Daily Courier-Observer 06a

Morristown Central crafting budget, aid uncertain

Story from The Journal 06a

SUNY Canton students providing tax help in Canton and Massena

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Closings, delays & cancellations

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For Details Visit NorthCountryNow.com Lost & Found Page

Green-and-white checkerboard pattern wool mittens at Highland Nursing Home in Massena on Feb. 5
Black metal water bottle with neon green screw top at high school track meet at St. Lawrence University field house on Feb. 6.
Lost, Black soft case, about 10"x5" with zipper on top. Contains PSP 2000 in polycarbonate shell, manual, memory card in PSP, and 7 games
Female Beagle Mix, lost last March but she could have easily wound up at someone's doorstep. She is a larger breed with tan ears and 2 big black spots on each side of her. Very friendly.
Lost, Women's XL black wool coat with scarf and gloves upstairs at La Casbah in Potsdam Saturday night. The black coat had a blue pashmina scarf in one sleeve and blue and yellow knit gloves in the pockets. It was on the tables upstairs and wasn't there at the end of the night.
Dog found on River Road, Potsdam.

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