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Potsdam quilter, Lisbon gunsmith to be honored by TAUNY as 'North Country Legends'

Posted 10/3/11

CANTON – A Potsdam quilter, a Lisbon gunsmith and a Brushton cedar oil maker will be honored at TAUNY's annual Salute to North Country Legends who are masters of local arts and traditions. The …

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Potsdam quilter, Lisbon gunsmith to be honored by TAUNY as 'North Country Legends'

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CANTON – A Potsdam quilter, a Lisbon gunsmith and a Brushton cedar oil maker will be honored at TAUNY's annual Salute to North Country Legends who are masters of local arts and traditions.

The Traditional Arts in Upstate New York celebration will be held Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Best Western University Inn in Canton.

TAUNY recognizes individuals, families, or community groups who have mastered traditional arts or customs identified with our region and remain committed to passing them on to future generations with North Country Heritage Awards.

This year's Heritage Award recipients are quilter Elaine Dougan of Potsdam, gunsmith  of Lisbon, and cedar oil maker Floyd Snyder of Brushton.

The Salute includes an audiovisual profile of each Heritage Award recipient.

Musical entertainment will be provided by a trio from the Adirondack Playboys -- Dale and Rick Streeter and Dale Streeter and Shelly Anderson.

The salute is free and everyone is welcome.