John Lancaster, board member, Ann Smith, director of Potsdam Humane Society, along with Maddie, and Potsdam Mayor Ron Tischler, don hard hats in preparation for the official groundbreaking of the $1 million facility expansion on Madrid Avenue held today. Government officials, local officials and Potsdam Humane Society staff and board members were on hand for the ceremony. NorthCountryNow.com photo by Debbie Morgan