Gerald I. Bjork, 49, Pyrites
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 3:58 pm
Funeral service for Gerald I. Bjork, 49, of Pyrites, will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Park St. Canton at 10 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Lucia, officiating. Burial will follow in Beech Plains Cemetery.
Gerald died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center, Burlington, Vt.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Pyrites Volunteer Fire and First Responder Unit.
Diane L. Kerry, 50, Ogdensburg
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 3:53 pm
Funeral services for Diane L. Kerry, 50, of 202 Washington St., Ogdensburg, will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at Frary Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on September 12, 2011 at Frary Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m.
Ms. Kerry passed away September 8, 2011 at her home.
Blankenbush: Remembering the heroes of 9/11 and today
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 3:44 pm
To the Editor:
As I write this column, the 10th anniversary of the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2011 is just a few days away.
Though ten years have passed, when I reflect upon that day, the images and emotion are still painfully sharp. In the same way the events of Pearl Harbor were collectively etched on the memory of that generation, the events of 9/11 are seared into ours.
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County legislator Putney to host two town hall meetings on budget deficit Sept. 13, 14 in Waddington and Louisville
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:27 pm
St. Lawrence County Legislator Jonathan Putney is planning to host two “town hall meetings” in his district focusing on the county’s $14 million budget deficit.
The District 15 legislator will appear Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Waddington’s Hepburn Library and Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Louisville Fire Station. Both meetings begin at 6 p.m.
“The purpose is to provide information to the residents of District 15 regarding the difficult financial position that county is in and the impact financial constraints can have on the level of services provided in the future,” he said.
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North Country Economic Development Council meeting Sept. 12 at SUNY Potsdam
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:25 pm
POTSDAM -- The North Country Economic Development Council will meet Monday, Sept. 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Barrington Student Union at SUNY Potsdam.
Earlier, the meeting was expected to begin at 10 a.m.
All individuals, businesses, organizations, and university representatives from the North Country are welcome to attend the open meeting portion. However, those planning to attend are asked to visit www.northcountryopenforbusiness.com to register for the public portion of the meeting.
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St. Lawrence Valley Draft Horse Club Plow Days Sept. 10, 11 in Gouverneur
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:24 pm
GOUVERNEUR - The St. Lawrence Valley Draft Horse Club will sponsor Plow Days Sept. 10 and 11 at 362 County Route 22, the Farm-to-Market Road.
The agricultural history event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Exhibits and events will depict the way farming was done in the olden days.
Featured will be plowing, a walking plow, a sulky plow, mowing and cutting hay, a hay press, grain binding, threshing, corn cutting, potato digging, a blacksmith, horse-and-wagon rides, pony rides, a cake walk, raffles and refreshments.
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Eastmonds to perform at Brier Hill Fire Hall Sept. 11
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:23 pm
BRIER HILL – Andrew and John Eastmond will perform for the community at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Brier Hill Fire Hall.
For more information, call Linda at 585-727-7587.
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Crary Mills Tri-Town Community Center chicken barbecue Sept. 11
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 2:22 pm
CRARY MILLS – Crary Mills Tri-Town Community Center is having their annual Fall Chicken Barbecue Sunday, Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, rolls, beverage and dessert.
Adults, full meal - $8, 1/2 chicken only - $5, kids under 5 eat free.
Takeouts are available.
The hall is available for rental.
For information call Pat at 854-4171.
All proceeds to benefit the community center.
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Sandstonerman triathlon drew 5-18 year olds
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 12:29 pm
To the Editor:
The second annual Potsdam Sandstonerman Youth Triathlon was a huge success on Saturday, August 13th. We had 56 participants ages 5 to 18, and the weather was beautiful with sunny skies and a light breeze.
We are so thankful for the generous support of this triathlon by all of our generous sponsors. It was wonderful to have so many local sponsors, especially those who also sponsored last year.
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