I would like to say thanks to all the people who have still been giving generous tips over the holiday season. A lot of times during the holidays people tip a lot less, but when you think about it, that makes it really hard for those of us who rely on tips to live. We usually make much less than minimum wage because it is assumed that we will receive those tips, and not only do we still have to pay all the bills this month as usual but we have to buy Christmas gifts as well, so if we depend on that income and we get less, it makes it really hard.

POTSDAM – A Potsdam man was charged with violating an order of protection when he drove a snowmobile around his father’s yard yelling obscenities early Tuesday.

St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies charged Brenden W. Narrow, 21, of 111 Sissonville Rd., with second-degree criminal contempt and harassment.

Deputies responded at 12:45 a.m. after receiving a complaint that Narrow had been riding around his father’s yard yelling at and engaging in an argument with his father.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the AmVets of Massena for the excellent Christmas dinner they provided me on Christmas day. The turkey dinner that they brought to me was one of the best I have ever eaten. They are to be commended for the time and effort they spent preparing and serving these dinners for all who could come to their facility and those who needed them delivered to their homes. This was the first time I had them deliver to me and it was a delicious meal. Again thanks to all.

POTSDAM -- Rich Tenace, professional magician, mentalist, and reader offers two classes at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council in January at Downtown Snell Hall. Register and pre-pay at 265-6860 or www.slcartscouncil.org.

• Tarot Symbolism & Lore with Rich Tenace, Saturdays, Jan. 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to noon; teen to adult. Delve into the tarot deck to study the symbols and meanings of this ancient system. $60 for three classes, plus $20 materials fee, which includes a deck and a book.

CANTON – TAUNY will ring in the new year with the first Friday Night Music Jam of 2011 on Jan. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 53 Main St.

TAUNY's traditional music jams, hosted by fiddlers Gretchen Koehler and Don Woodcock and singer/guitarist Barb Heller, are open to folks interested in gathering with North Country neighbors to play old-time fiddle tunes.

All levels of musicians, singers, and step dancers are welcome. Toe tappin' listeners are encouraged although they may be handed a pair of spoons or washboard before the eve is over.

With heavy snow in the forecast and winter just beginning, The New York State Department of Transportation (is urging travelers to use caution near snowplows.

MORLEY -- All area residents interested in the future of the Morley Library are welcome to the January meeting of the Morley Library Association, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the library.

Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.

Call 379-9863 or email the Morley Library Association at [email protected].