Friday, May 09, 2008
Poster contest winners
Nicholville Telephone Company has two winners in a poster contest sponsored by Telcom Insurance Group. Brooke Ayers, 7, second grade, won second place for the Under 8 Category and Alyssa Martin, 10, fourth grade, won second place for the 8 – 10 year old category. Both girls won $75 for second place. With them here are, left. Tom Burns, Parishville-Hopkinton Central School Superintendent, and right, Andrew McAdoo, President of Nicholville Telephone Company. The theme of the contest was ‘Effects of Smoking.* Click here for a larger version of this photo. * More Potsdam Photos * More Canton Photos * More Massena Photos * More Ogdensburg Photos * More Gouverneur Photos * More Norwood-Norfolk & Tri-Town Photos Your photo of St. Lawrence County people, news events or scenes could be here! Submit photos (.JPG files) with identifying info.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
“How is the high price of gasoline affecting your lifestyle?”
* Take the NCNow Survey
Only one answer per computer.
Results will be posted May 12
RESULTS OF LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:
“Why did voters turn down bonding for the $3.2 million proposed Potsdam Town Hall?” (Participants could choose more than one answer)
Potsdam residents who voted:
37.1% -- Too expensive
35.3% -- Want town & village to work cooperatively
31.0% -- Didn’t like location
26.7% -- Just received revaluation
22.4% -- Didn’t need it
12.9% -- Other
Total responses: 116
Potsdam residents who didn’t vote:
38.6% -- Didn’t need it
35.1% -- Too expensive
28.1% -- Want town and village to work cooperatively
28.1% -- Just received revaluation
21.1% -- Didn’t like location
7.0% -- Other
Total responses: 57
Non-Potsdam residents:
49.5% -- Too expensive
33.7% -- Didn’t need it
32.1% -- Want town and village to work cooperatively
16.3% -- Just received revaluation
12.0% -- Didn’t like location
10.3% -- Other
Total responses: 184
* View comments from survey participants
The NCNow Survey is an unscientific poll of visitors to NorthCountryNow.com who choose to participate. Submit suggestions for future NCNow Survey questions
LOCAL SPORTS
Thursday's high school sports results
Boy's Baseball Winners: Heuvelton, Edwards-Knox, Clifton-Fine, Hammond, Salmon River, Chateaugay, Massena, Malone
Girl's Softball Winners: Lisbon, Edwards-Knox, Morristown, Hammond, Chateaugay, Salmon River, St. Lawrence Central, Gouverneur
Boy's Lacrosse Winners: Potsdam, Canton, Massena, Salmon River
Golf Winner: Massena
* Feature report, scores from 99 Hits-fm
* NorthCountrySports.net Photos, stats, scores
* Watertown Daily Times Baseball Roundup
* Watertown Daily Times Softball Roundup
* Watertown Daily Times Lacrosse Roundup
* Today's audio report from 99 Hits-fm
* SectionXSports.com stats stories
Should high school baseball coaches wear helmets? Story from Watertown Daily Times 7a
More than 200 competitors expected at Special Olympics May 10 in Potsdam Story from North Country This Week 04p
HIGH SCHOOL
From NorthCountrySports.net:
* Boy's Lacrosse
* Girl's Lacrosse
* Softball
* Baseball
* Boy's Track
* Girl's Track
* Golf
From SectionXSports.com:
* Boy's Lacrosse
* Girl's Lacrosse
* Boy's Baseball
* Girl's Softball
* Golf
From ViewMySchedule.com:
* Game schedules for St. Lawrence County schools
COLLEGE
Lacrosse
* Clarkson University men
* Clarkson University women
* St. Lawrence University men
* St. Lawrence University women
* SUNY Potsdam men
* SUNY Potsdam women
Baseball
* Clarkson University men
* St. Lawrence University men
* SUNY Canton men
Softball
* St. Lawrence University women
* SUNY Canton women
* SUNY Canton women
Track & Field
* St. Lawrence University women
* St. Lawrence University men
OTHER LOCAL SPORTS
* NorthernRunner.org
* Massena Silver & Black Semi-Pro Football Team
* St. Lawrence Valley Trailblazers Semi-Pro Football Team
* Northern Adult Hockey League
RECENTLY ADDED VIDEOS
* Carrot vs. Cookie TV Ad from St. Lawrence County Health Initiative NEW!
* Poor Carrot TV Ad from St. Lawrence County Health Initiative NEW!
* Massena High School Varsity Lacrosse NEW!
* Art Lessons By Wilson Bickford NEW!
* Massena Teens at Titus Mountain NEW!
* Mister Cellophane, 9-year-old Heuvelton talent show winnerNEW!
* SUNY Canton commercial bloopers NEW!
* Massena Class of 1977 Today NEW!
* Ogdensburg cheerleaders NEW!
* Career highlights of Massena's Zach Bogosian NEW!
* Coles Creek NEW!
* Watertubing on Black Lake NEW!
* More Local Videos
Do you know of other St. Lawrence County videos? Let us know the web site address we'll post them here
FEATURED BLOGS & FORUMS
* Upstate Good Old Boys NEW!
* Potsdam Central Class of 1968 NEW!
* St. Lawrence County Views Reviews
* St. Lawrence County Photos on Flickr
* NNY Gardening, by Warren Dean
* littlemindbigthoughts (Norwood Lake)
* WiseAcre Gardens Blog
* Morristown Talks
* Northern New York Follies
* St. Lawrence County Child Care Issues
* Massena Central Class of 1978 Reunion
* Rep. John John McHugh's Blog
* Green Trust Sustainability
* Boys' Bugle
* RussNelson.com
* Life in the Slow Lane
* Brain Clouds
* Black Lake Forum
* More Blogs & Forums
Do you know of other St. Lawrence County blog and forums? Let us know the web site address and we'll post it here
RECENTLY ADDED WEBSITES
* Massena Rescue Squad.
* Fowler Baptist Church, Gouverneur.
* Paragon Environmental Construction Inc., Potsdam.
* Red Squirrel Photography, Potsdam.
* Dillon's Used Furniture and Antiques, Potsdam
* KatesWriting.com
* Adirondack Trailhead (Links).
* Serenity Studio, Massena.
* NY Community Foundation.
* Hankfest Group, Potsdam.
* Suzie Thaller, Brasher Falls.
* LifeStyles Salon, Potsdam.
* Eco Heat, Canton.
* Maple Ridge Kennels, Canton.
* Ogdensburg Hydroplane Racing Association.
* Potsdam Lacrosse.
* Weller Mountain, Parishville.
* Rent-A-Center, Massena.
* GameStop Shop, Massena.
* Haunted Northern New York author Cheri Revai Farnsworth.
* The Lobster House, Norwood.
* Massena Church of Christ.
* An Italian Affair, Massena.
* Conrail.
* Massena Biodiesel Power Plant.
Do you know of other St. Lawrence County websites? Let us know the web site address and we'll post it here
ETC.
New York State Lottery results Lotto, Mega Millions, Take 5, Win 4, Numbers, Quick Draw, Pick 10, Raffles to Riches NYS Lottery Web Site
Find a pet to adopt in Potsdam, Massena or Ogdensburg
* For Potsdam and Massena, visit Petfinder.com (Type in "Cat" or "Dog" under "Animal," fill in your zip code under "Location", then click "Search")
* Cats Available at St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, Ogdensburg
* Dogs Available at St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, Ogdensburg
Potsdam Humane Society
* St. Lawrence Valley SPCA, Ogdensburg
* Gouverneur Dog Pound
* Spay-Neuter-Now of St. Law. County
View the latest 'St. Lawrence County Visitor's Guide' Spring-Summer 2008 edition
View the current 'Guide to Higher Education in Northern New York' 2007-08 edition
Daily chuckle
Calvin & Hobbs, Cathy, Ziggy more UComics.com
Dilbert, B.C., Born Loser & more Comics.com
Satirical humor The Onion
|
|
NEW TODAY
Without a contract since 2004, Norwood-Norfolk teachers plan 2nd picket Story from North Country This Week 09m
Fowler's St. Lawrence Zinc losing money, analyst says Story from WWTI-tv 09m
Speculation continues: who will run for 118th Assembly seat?
* Story from WWNY-tv 09m
* Story from WWTI-tv 09m
County Clerk Ritchie making moves to run Story from Watertown Daily Times 09m
Amid continued resistance, IJC holds final Seaway water level session in Massena Story from WWNY-tv 09a
Trees come down in Canton, more to fall Story from Watertown Daily Times 09a
TAUNY closing old quarters in Canton, will reopen at 53 Main Story from North Country This Week 09a
Ogdensburg underground power plant proposed by Canadian utility developer Story from Watertown Daily Times 09a
North Country Power Authority legislation set for introduction to state senate Details from 99 Hits-fm 09a
Air service may grow in Watertown, but not Massena, O'burg New York Senator Chuck Schumer announced a deal this week that could expand air service in the North Country. Audio from North Country Public Radio 09a
NYSARC Arts Showcase May 10 at SUNY Potsdam Story from North Country This Week 09a
Clarkson's Matt Holiday named 'Academic All-American' by 'ESPN The Magazine' Story from Clarkson University 09a
Ron O'Neill chosen to chair SUNY Canton council Story from North Country This Week 08p
Ritchie says she won't decide whether to run for Assembly seat for another week Story from Watertown Daily Times 08p
DEC wants to ban burn barrels Agency says leading cause of dioxin pollution also major cause of wildfires Audio from North Country Public Radio 08p
Potsdam projects moving forward despite delays Story from Watertown Daily Times 08p
Ogdensburg man jailed after fleeing police Story from WWTI-tv08M
Massena DPW gets ok to pave more roads Story from Watertown Daily Times08M
Local arts council inviting artists, craftspeople to sell their works this summer Story from North Country This Week 8m
Despite reservations, Sen. Aubertine votes to suspend gas tax Story from WWTI-tv08M
View the current edition of 'North Country This Week'
* May 7 - 13, 2008 issue 06p
Today's Local Newscast
* Audio from 99 Hits-fm WDPM-am
OPINION
With ATVs, it's noisy in Massena, too North Country This Week Sound Off Column
Legislator Girard explains free tuition proposal Letters to the Editor of North Country This Week
No reply to Massena school asbestos question Letter to Editor of Watertown Daily Times
Pumped storage power electricity generating station in Ogdensburg a bad idea Northern New York Follies Blog
Despite many low-end jobs, will residents support Brasher racetrack? St. Lawrence County Views & Reviews NEW BLOG!
Hammond resident: Democrats no better than Republicans Letter to Editor of Watertown Daily Times
Akwesasne tribal election caucus violated rules Letter to Editor of Watertown Daily Times
FEATURED LOCAL EVENTS
Renewal House 5k walk/run May 10 in Canton Story from North Country This Week 02a
Fair trade celebrated at Asian World Imports May 10 & 11 Story from North Country This Week 08a
'De Kalb: Our Town -- Now and Then' with StringFolks at Meetinghouse Museum May 10 Story from North Country This Week 01a
Today's events, sports & entertainment 7-Day Calendar Listings
Let everyone know about your news items as well as entertainment, recreational and community events! Submit press releases and event info
OBITUARIES & SERVICES
* Olga M. Steele, 91, formerly of Heuvelton.
* Gussie J. Mehrtens, 91, Massena
* John McQueeney, 81, Waddington.
* Helen G. Roach, 92, Ogdensburg.
* Robert J. Gleason, 87, Hammond.
* Sally A. LaRose, 73, Massena.
* Emilie Shattuck, 81, Southville.
* Merle M. Williams, 88, formerly of St. Regis Falls
* William J. A. Simms, 82, Ogdensburg
* Kathleen N. Newtown, 96, Hewittville.
* Helen K. Lamica, 86, Madrid.
* Bruce Alan Osgood, 41, West Stockholm.
* Merle E. Putnam, 76, Rennselaer Falls.
* Ronald A. Lalonde, 71, Brasher Falls.
* Vincent J. Ducolon, 85, Louisville.
* Ellen C. Chapman, 88, Massena.
* Brian J. Whitmore, 38, Massena.
* Richard E. Monica, 77, Massena.
* John F. Cook, 44, Norfolk.
* Rose A. Spencer, 76, Norwood.
* Blanch McGill.
* Neva Hooper.
* F. Paul Green.
* Francis Corbett.
* Anne Serabian.
* Lena Gallagher.
* Gloria Dolan.
*Wayne K. Arquitt, 63, Brasher Falls.
* John J. Riott, 66, Degrasse
* Mildred S. Anderson, 93, formerly of Heuvelton.
* Carol Anne Whitmarsh, 62, formerly of Morrristown.
* Vincent M. Howie, 85, formerly of Potsdam
All St. Lawrence County funeral homes except for Hawley Funeral Home of Star Lake submit obituaries to NorthCountryNow.com. To inquire about services at Hawley call 315-848-2823.
* View 60 day archive of St. Lawrence County obituaries.
BUSINESS
Former Glass Onion in Canton sold by SLU for $243,375 Story from Watertown Daily Times 08a
Scoopuccino's Sheehan buys Morgan's ice cream shop in Potsdam Story from North Country This Week 08a
Plans move forward for new O'burg airport hangar for FedEx, possibly Cape Air Story from Watertown Daily Times 07p
Gouverneur's Kinney Drugs soon to finish massive reorganization Story from Watertown Daily Times 7a
Fashion Craze opening in Gouverneur Story from Watertown Daily Times06m
Canton's Corning plant may face layoffs if sales remain 'soft' Story from Watertown Daily Times 5a
RECENTLY POSTED
Court rules in favor of ZBA on Potsdam frat house Story from 99 Hits FM 08a
Despite many low-end jobs, will residents support Brasher racetrack? St. Lawrence County Views & Reviews NEW BLOG!
State's proposed budget cut may spur SUNY job losses Story from Watertown Daily Times 08a
Foster parents sought in face of short supply throughout county Story from North Country This Week 07p
In Ogdensburg, state Lottery celebrates Massena man's $3 million win
* Story from WWTI-tv07p
* Story from WWNY-tv07p
* Story from News 10 08a
No charges expected in Canton jail brawl between two women Story from Watertown Daily Times 07p
Former Ogdensburg man found guilty of drug conspiracy operation
* Story from WWNY-tv7m
* Story from WWTI-tv7m
Norwood-Norfolk school board candidate night May 15 Story from North Country This Week 07m
Canton knot expert's book sells around the world Story from Watertown Daily Times 7m
Queens man held in St. Lawrence County as fugiture from Ohio Story from WWTI-tv7m
Massena man charged with breaking arm of infant daughter Story from WWTI-tv7m
Clarkson trustees to hear about downtown campus buildings Story from 99 Hits FM 07a
County clerk Ritchie interested in running for vacant 118th Assembly seat Story from Watertown Daily Times 7a
Potsdam board of ed candidates forum reset for May 13 Story from North Country This Week 07a
Morristown residents find few answers to zoning questions Story from WWNY-TV 07a
Canton man arrested for downloading, distributing child porn Story from WWTI-tv6p
Energy company details plan for Ogdensburg-area turbines in St. Lawrence Story from Watertown Daily Times 06p
Akwesasne police still searching for driver of car with $20,000 in contraband cigarettes Story from WWTI-tv 06p
Cracking down on Zebra Mussels, Gobies in the Seaway Story from WWNY-tv 06p
Massena teens stun-gunned Story from WWTI-tv06m
Claxton-Hepburn to install hyperbaric chambers to treat wounds Story from Watertown Daily Times06m
New Massena lottery millionaire to be introduced by Yolanda Vega in O'burg
* Story from WWTI-tv06a
* Story from News 10 Now06p
Legislature chairman criticized for cancelling STAR military discipline program Story from Watertown Daily Times06a
Potsdam, Ogdensburg airports receive federal funds for repairs Story from North Country This Week 06a
Scientists convene to access health of St. Lawrence River 150 scientists from the U.S. and Canada meet in Cornwall at the St. Lawrence River Institute’s annual conference, 50 years after construction of the hydropower dam. The dam brought clean power and good jobs, but also pollution, Superfund sites, and environmental destruction. Audio from North Country Public Radio 06a
Potsdam mayor gets $1,000 raise, keeps health insurance Story from Watertown Daily Times06a
To preserve farmland, county accepting requests to add property to Ag Districts Story from North Country This Week 5a
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
Potsdam Rotary's Scholarship Golf Tourney May 16 Story from North Country This Week 07p
Canton Falls Island walk May 18 to find native plants Story from North Country This Week 07a
SeaComm sponsoring credit reports info sessions May 15 & 29 Story from North Country This Week 08p
Auditions May 17 & 18 in Canton for Grasse River Players' 'Beauty and the Beast' Story from North Country This Week 05p
Folk musician Tom Rush at Edwards Opera House May 18 Story from North Country This Week 22a
Can-Am Hoops Classic for 12-17 year olds coming up May 30 for boys, June 6 for girls Story from North Country This Week 25a
Soccer day camp for k-12 coming to SUNY Potsdam in August Story from North Country This Week 06m
Sponsors, teams sought for Canton Lions golf tourney June 10 Story from North Country This Week 5a
Yoga Loft schedule includes Rise and Shine Yoga, Lunchtime Yoga Story from North Country This Week 06a
|
CLASSIFIEDS
