Progress 2009

PROGRESS 2009

Recession. Layoffs. Shrinking portfolios. It’s hard to find economic progress anywhere in America, including Northern New York.

But thousands of people under the age of 40 have decided the north country is where they will work, make their home and raise a family.

Inside these pages you will meet people under the age of 40 who are making their home — and a difference — in Northern New York.

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Jonathan K. Cardinal By MARTHA ELLEN TIMES STAFF WRITER

Jonathan K. Cardinal is a north country voice in the nation’s capital. Mr. Cardinal recently started a job as a legislative correspondent in the office of Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, focusing on appropriations, grants, economic development, agriculture and rural issues. He previously was a staff assistant for Hillary Rodham Clinton when she was in the U.S. Senate, where he also worked on upstate economic development issues.

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Benjamin R. Dixon works at St. Lawrence University in local economic development and sustainability.

THE CARDINAL FILE Age: 23 Birthplace: Ogdensburg Family: Father,Kevin J.Cardinal,a carpenter at Ogdensburg Psychiatric Center who moonlights as an installer and restorer of hardwood floors;mother,Margaret A.Cardinal, home care nurse. Education: Graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy in 2004 and of St. Lawrence University in 2008,where he was student body president. Recommended book: “Make Gentle the Life of This World:The Vision of Robert F.Kennedy,”by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy.“I think it gives some really clear insight on what you should care about in life,and the drive to service,and why you should try to make this world a better place,”Mr. Cardinal said. “Coming from the north country, that’s been my passion,” he said. “The north country could be the Silicon Valley of green technology. We have the resources, the empty factories, the work force. I think it takes a commitment across the board from higher education, labor leaders, business leaders and the community that going green no longer costs you money.” Mr. Cardinal was introduced to the Senate through an internship he had with Sen. Clinton’s

Benjamin R. Dixon By MARTHA ELLEN

THE DIXON FILE

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Jonathan K. Cardinal recently started a job as a legislative correspondent in the office of Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand.

office in 2007. “If you want a job on the Hill, try to intern before you graduate. That’s your foot in the door,” Mr. Cardinal said. “I also did my senior thesis on Clinton’s run in 2000 being the turning point in the Democratic Party in the north country. She showed a Democrat could win.” Mr. Cardinal is a Truman scholar, a status that recognizes college students in their junior year who show leadership potential and are committed to careers in government or other public service. “I had always been dedicated to service. My fascination with

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politics has driven me to understand you need to be giving back,” Mr. Cardinal said. “Making a whole lot of money and pushing numbers around isn’t as meaningful as seeing how your product changes people’s lives.” The scholarship provides financial support for graduate study. Scholars are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a foundationfunded graduate degree program. “There’s a lot of prominent people who are Trumans. It’s a network,” Mr. Cardinal said. “I’d like to enter politics and do public-service law. We shall see. There’s a lot of factors that go into figuring out the right time and whether you’re the right person.” Among those who set Mr. Cardinal on his path was Mark Brady, his high school sociology teacher. “He was the one who really lit the fire under me,” Mr. Cardinal said. “He set me on the trajectory to achieve in college.”

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CANTON — Benjamin R. Dixon wears many hats as St. Lawrence University coordinator of regional development and sustainability. “If you break it down into parts, I coordinate the Canton Initiative at St. Lawrence, including its Coming Home efforts to bring alumni back,” he said. “I help to coordinate the North Country Symposium. I help with campus sustainability. We’re looking at a campuswide energy audit. We’re looking at potential renewable energy sources on campus.” The North Country Symposium isn’t a one-day annual seminar. “It has ongoing activities during the year,” Mr. Dixon said. “Participants break into action research teams. They end up meeting throughout the year to work on projects that enhance the north country.” Mr. Dixon said he believes the north country hasn’t tapped its full potential. “The north country has a lot of promise and it will be interest-

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The American Legion Watertown Army Navy Post 61, 138 Sterling St., is open to all veterans of all wars and their family members. “We are here for both recreational and emotional support,” writes the commander of Post 61, James Marshall. “We have updated modern facilities and equipment. Activities include billiard night, dart night, bowling leagues, golf leagues, annual fish fries and parties for many occasions. Weekly dinner and lunch specials are also available.” For or more information, visit www.post61.org or call 7880911.

Association for the Blind in Jefferson for 90 years The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Jefferson County Inc., 321 Prospect St., marks its 90th year of service in the region this year. Formed in 1919 as Watertown Association for the Blind, it added programs for visually impaired persons in 1989. Current services include inhome visits providing adaptive aids to help clients remain selfsufficient. Peer support groups are held in Adams, Carthage, Clayton and Alexandria Bay; two are in Watertown. Equipment loans include video magnifiers, digital and television screen magnifiers. A transportation program for visually impaired, Project Wings, is provided in conjunction with the

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ing to see the direction we go in,” he said. “I think basically we need to build on the assets we have available. We need to stop leakages from our economy, people leaving, dollars leaving, natural resources leaving. The amount of money we spend on energy, we could recapture some of that and keep it in our local economy.” Service is part of Mr. Dixon’s commitment to his neighbors.

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Age: 32 Birthplace: Concord,N.H. Family: Married to Emily H.Dixon,a professor of biochemistry at SLU Education: Bachelor of arts degree in ecology from Middlebury (Vt.) College;graduate studies at Harvard University in environmental resource management and sustainability development. Recommended book: “Natural Capitalism:Creating the Next Industrial Revolution,”by Paul Hawken,Amory Lovins and Hunter Lovins.The authors demonstrate how companies can develop without sacrificing the environment and while creating jobs.

“It’s just a good thing to do, especially here in the north country where it’s a closer-knit community. You meet new people and it can be a lot of fun. I do a lot with the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and serve on several of their committees. That’s a rewarding experience,” he said. “I’m also a member of the Canton Rotary. I’m a graduate of the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute. That’s a fabulous program.” One of Mr. Dixon’s mentors was Robert Pojassek, a Harvard professor of sustainable development. “He was devoted to teaching others how to build strong communities. He really taught us to look at communities as a system and how making a change affects the system. In doing community development, he taught the idea of commitment to continuous improvement, that we’re going to have a long-range vision. When you’re working toward a lofty goal, you need to recognize that it’s going to take a long time.”

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Arxx Wallsystem rated energy-, cost-efficient ALEXANDRIA BAY — Arxx Building Products, a supplier to about 40 dealers in the state including Seaway Wall Distributing here, recently announced a merger with several companies in the development of green building systems. Arxx insulating concrete forms are made from 47 percent recycled materials. They consist of two expanded polystyrene panels connected by a polypropylene web. The forms are stacked on the job site, reinforced with rebar, then concrete is poured into the forms, creating an insulated, monolithic, concrete wall. The Arxx Wallsystem is costeffective and often 40 percent to 50 percent more energy efficient, with better indoor air quality and stronger against storms, said Jefrey Martusewicz, president of Seaway Wall Distributing. Unlike wood construction, Arxx has no cavities or gaps where molds can proliferate; the airtight construction enhances indoor air quality and reduces sound. The strength of the concrete walls makes them very popular in hazardous weather areas. Arxx meets major building code specifications is UL listed with two- to four- hour fire ratings. Arxx covers any design, shape, height or size, including theaters and auditoriums, schools, gymnasiums, condominiums, retail spaces, hotels and inns, wineries, office buildings, banks, retirement homes, health care facilities, places of worship and homes. Building with Arxx Building Products makes it easier to construct Energy Star homes, achieve LEED points for commercial and residential construction, Mr. Martusewicz said. For more information visit www.arxx.net or call 482-5253.

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Keuka College, via JCC, offers range of programs Keuka College’s Accelerated Studies for Adults Program allows adults who live or work near Jefferson Community College to work toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, organizational management, social work, or registered nursing. Classes are offered at the accelerated rate of one evening a week, which allows adults the opportunity to work and attend class with a group of their peers. Master’s programs in management and criminal justice administration are also options at JCC. Books are included in the cost of tuition and are sent by United Parcel Service to students’ homes — at no extra charge — for the duration of the program. The financial aid office at Keuka will work with students on payment options. Students attend classes in small peer groups, and move with that group through the entirety of the program. This model offers direct application from classroom to office. Classes are scheduled on the same night of the week for about two years. For more information, call toll free 1 (866) 255-3852 or visit www.Keuka.edu/ASAP.

Church Street Diner has several new menu items CARTHAGE — The Church Street Diner, 107 Church St., has been in business for nine years. Owned by Dawn and Bill Martle, the diner offers a menu with old favorites and new ideas including the dingo sandwich:

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two slices of thick, grilled bread topped with cheese, ranch dressing, bacon, turkey, lettuce and tomatoes served with a side of chips and pickles. Another new item is chicken bites: boneless chicken wings served with dipping sauces; hot beef sandwiches with real mashed potatoes, and beef dip sandwiches. Specials change daily. Friday’s special are homemade macaroni and cheese, and fish dinners. The diner has four employees and is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Enbridge Services leases heating, hot water gear MASSENA — Enbridge Services, owned by St. Lawrence Gas, leases water heaters, furnaces, space heaters, boilers, unit heaters and furnace/central air combination units. It has been leasing since 1962 and is now also serving Jefferson County. Free services in lease agreements include inspections to clarify customers’ needs; removal of old equipment; installation in most cases, and 24hour service for normal wear and tear of items, Enbridge Services has more than 6,000 customers. The office is staffed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; service technicians are available around the clock. The broad network of technicians includes JW’s Mechanical of Carthage. For more information, call Enbridge Services at 1 (800) 6730358, or log onto ww.enbridgeservices.com.

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TI County Club growing as tourist destination In 2008, the 36-hole Thousand Islands Country Club continued to grow as a destination for golfers and vacationers on the St. Lawrence River. For both Canadian and American members and guests at the semi-private TICC on Wellesley Island. People on golf packages were not only complimentary of the Golf Academy with the 450-yard driving range and target greens, bunker green and short-game range but also with the instruction of the two PGA professionals. Mike Downey has an impressive resume from Connecticut and Florida as well as being a caddy for Jack Nicklaus for several years. Fred Dobbins, also a PGA professional and general manager, taught at Ben Sutton’s Golf School in Florida and is excited about the new custom golf packages and tournament packages that are being offered for 2009. At the PGA Golf Show in Orlando in January, the staff ordered the latest in clubs and attire for men and women featuring the leading brands in golf. The Wellesley Island Yacht Club marina has 105 slips that rent by the day, week and season. The marina offers a quiet off-channel setting with a limited number of slips available. Twenty renovated villas are popular for custom golf packages, weddings, family reunions and extra guest quarters for local residents. The Clubhouse at the Lake Course has an outdoor pool and a fitness center run by Dan Garnsey, who is returning for his fourth season offering personal training and massages by appointment.

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Hacker’s Restaurant is offering a new 2009 menu with a pub and family fare and special theme nights featuring chef Sean Roche, trained at California Culinary and returning for his third season. The Island Roadhouse is accepting bookings for weddings, business meetings and poolside cookouts. For information, contact Fred Dobbins at mailto:[email protected] or [email protected], or call 482-9454 ext. 204 or visit www.ticountryclub.com.

Dentist Ian P. Ward joins Michaelson practice in city Dr. Ian P. Ward has joined the dental practice of Dr. Paul Michaelson. Dr. Ward began work Oct. 6 at the 825 Washington St. dental practice after working with Dr. Dean Christman, Philadelphia , and Dr. Steve Ahlgrim, Watertown. “I’m trying to get the word out to my patients that I saw in the other offices,” Dr. Ward said. “I’ve got a lot of people I’ve been treating for a long time, and I’d like them to follow me.”

A 1991 graduate of Lowville Academy and Central School , he continued his education at St. Lawrence University, Canton, where he graduated in 1995 with a bachelor of science degree. He received his dental degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 1999. He is accepting new patients and participating with the following insurance: United Concordia, Delta, Guardian, Excellus and MetLife.

State parks region cites modernization, education ALEXANDRIA BAY — The Thousand Islands Region headquarters of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, serving Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Clinton counties, employs 86 permanent and 400 seasonal workers in services and venues that include camping, picknicking, lifeguarded beaches, marinas, cabins, cottages, golf, a nature center, environmental education and historic site interpretation. The agency, at Keewaydin State Park, has met an increased

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JASON HUNTER  WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES

St. Lawrence County Legislator Laura Perry sits in her Parishville home with her son Jacob, 3, and daughter Jordan, 10 months.

John M. Wicke poses at the Massena Town Hall. Mr. Wicke is on the Town Council and is also heading an effort in the town to create a municipal cable company.

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John M. Wicke By LORI SHULL

THE WICKE FILE

TIMES STAFF WRITER

MASSENA — When he was 6, John M. Wicke remembers, he wrote a letter inviting President Jimmy Carter to visit the village. That letter was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with politics. Though the president did not come, Mr. Wicke still has the letter he sent in return. For more than a decade, he has been involved in town and village politics. A Massena town councilman, he has not ruled out the possibility of running for state office someday, but for now he is content to try to make Massena a better, more economically vibrant place. He is general manager of Penski Staffing. “Our economy is never one that has flourished. Nationally, we’re moving away from manufacturing,” he said. “We need to create a sense of opportunity in our area and encourage entrepreneurship. Technology is the

Age: 38 Birthplace: Massena Family: Wife,Mia;parents,Martin and Elizabeth Wicke,Massena;sisters,Paula and Jennifer,Massena; brother,David,Albany. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in human resources from Clarkson University, Potsdam. Recommended Reading: “Politics as a Vocation,”by Max Weber,or “SelfReliance,”by Ralph Waldo Emerson opportunity for us, where we can connect to society.” The technology Mr. Wicke has in mind is a municipal telecommunications company that would do more than offer the triple-play options from Time Warner and Verizon. He envisions a company that would connect homes and business to each other so people can communicate via video without

leaving their homes. Funding for the company is part of a bill now in Congress. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has been working with Mr. Wicke to get $750,000 in federal funds for the project. “With our quality of life, creating a telecommunications network can be the catalyst for development. People in New York City pay more for a parking space for a year than we do for a house up here,” Mr. Wicke said. “How can you not market that? How can you not be a success?” Such a company, according to Mr. Wicke, would help attract other businesses to the area. The region’s remoteness would not be a stumbling block to new companies with the connections his dreamed-of company could provide, he said. “It’s the future,” he said. “My vision is to start with Massena and expand through St. Lawrence County.”

By ELIZABETH GRAHAM

THE PERRY FILE

TIMES STAFF WRITER

HOPKINTON — St. Lawrence County Legislator Laura J. Perry’s introduction to politics was abrupt. The Hopkinton Democrat was a fresh face on the political scene when she was elected to the Legislature in 2006 to represent the county’s biggest district. “I never was an officer for my class. I never served on any boards. The opportunity for the Legislature presented itself, and I just jumped right in,” she said. Ms. Perry became vice president of Slic Network Solutions, a Nicholville Telephone Co. subsidiary, at age 28, developing the company into a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier recognized by the state Public Service Commission. She held that position for two years before the birth of her first child, Jacob, resigning shortly afterward to focus on her family. She had done independent telecommunications consulting work periodically until the birth of her daughter, Jordan, in April. Ms. Perry said her parents never went to college, but the women in her family inspired

Age: 34 Birthplace: Tonawanda Family: Husband,Stephen Perry,son, Jacob,3,and daughter,Jordan,10 months. Education: Bachelor of arts degree in industrial and labor relations and speech communication from SUNY Potsdam;master of science degree in management systems from Clarkson University. Recommended book: “Wild Fire,”by Nelson DeMille. her to pursue higher education. Her mother’s cousins, among them Carolyn B. Lamm, president-elect of the American Bar Association, were great role models, she said. Her former employers, Thomas A. Plastino of CITEC Manufacturing & Technology Solutions and Andrew P. McAdoo of Nicholville Telephone, also gave her the encouragement she needed to succeed. She credits CITEC with stimulating her interest in community affairs. There, she says, she got a taste of economic and commu-

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Jason Pfotenhauer, a St. Lawrence County planner, poses at the county planning office, 48 Court St., Canton.

Maureen McNally is the owner of The Place, Ford Street, Ogdensburg.

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Jason C. Pfotenhauer By DAVID WINTERS TIMES STAFF WRITER

CANTON — Answering a help-wanted advertisement for a St. Lawrence County planner position, Jason C. Pfotenhauer soon was moving south of the border from Ottawa in late 1996. Since then, his work has encompassed various land-use planning and community development projects around the county. He also assists municipalities with development of zoning plans, land-use codes or grant applications for housing rehabilitation, economic development or homeownership. “The great appeal of this job is the variety of work that we do,” said Mr. Pfotenhauer, the county planning office’s deputy director. “Since our county is so diverse, we are involved in rural/agriculutral projects as well as urban initiatives.” He has always been fascinated with landscapes, both natural and artificial, since he was a

THE PFOTENHAUER FILE Age: 39 Birthplace: Ottawa,Ontario Family: Wife,Jennifer;daughter, Hannah,8;son,Samuel,6 Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from Carleton University in Ottawa and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Queen’s University,Kingston, Ontario Mentor: Richard E.Mooers,former St. Lawrence County planning director Recommended book: “Heart of Darkness,”by Joseph Conrad. child. “Working in planning allows you to be involved in determining where and how landscapes develop,” he said. “When I was young our family went on a lot of road trips to the Midwest to visit relatives. I remember sitting for hours looking out the car window at the world going by and being mesmerized by buildings, cornfields, barns, forests and anything else that

we passed.” He sees great potential for the county, building off the foundations that exist. Those include the four higher education institutions and an abundance of natural resources. “I am particularly excited about the future use of grasses and wood for energy production here in the county,” he said. “In the short term this can be done through pelleting and down the road through the development of cellulosic ethanol.” Mr. Pfotenhauer is on the boards of directors for the St. Lawrence County Housing Council and St. Lawrence Leadership Institute. He participates in helping a United Way panel review funding requests from various social service agencies and nonprofit groups. Away from work, he enjoys playing soccer, skating on a rink in his backyard, spending time with family and participating in his church and is a novice woodworker. ❖

RBC Wealth emphasizes stewardship of assets Wealth management is all about stewardship, which is defined by Webster’s dictionary as “the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” John Taft, the head of RBC Wealth Management, states: “During one of the most turbu-

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By ELIZABETH GRAHAM

THE MCNALLY FILE

TIMES STAFF WRITER

OGDENSBURG — Waiting tables a few years ago at The Place, Maureen A. McNally never thought she would become owner of the city’s oldest tavern. But barely two months after leaving SUNY Canton with a business degree, that’s exactly what happened. “Dave (Murray) wanted to sell the business to someone who cared about it as much as he did, and he knew my husband and I could do it,” Mrs. McNally said. She and her husband, William, took over the Ford Street bar and restaurant last February. She was already familiar with its operation, having worked there for eight years, first as a waitress and then as manager. She received her business management and technology degree in December 2007. “It’s challenging. We’re on call from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m., but we knew what we were getting into,” she said. She said her husband’s energy

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nity development, and hungered for more. “My goal is to bring a fresh look at decisions that have to be made. I recognize that I represent a younger, more liberal demographic than St. Lawrence County has been used to,” she said. “It’s important to consider the perspective of younger folks.” Ms. Perry’s time is now spent divided between caring for her family and taking care of county business, foremost as chairwoman of the Legislature’s Information Technology and Telecommunications Committee. “I was talking to businesses even before I was on the county board about high-speed Internet. The response ‘Why would I want this?’ was very common,” she said. She says there is no question that the county’s future is tied to the Internet. “We can preserve our local character and compete globally,” she said. “Never before has a rural, isolated community been able to focus on its resources and talents and market them. The technology is already here. It’s not an unattainable goal.”

Age: 29. Birthplace: Englewood,N.J. Family: Husband,William McNally, and a baby on the way. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management technology from SUNY Canton. Recommended reading: “Small Business: An Entrepreneur’s Business Plan,” by J.D. Ryan and Gail Hiduke. inspires her to keep going. “He’s a go-getter, like I am,” she said. Mrs. McNally also is involved in the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s NextWave, a group of professionals looking to make the area more attractive to younger workers. “Most people my age move away,” she said. “When I first moved here, there were so many people coming back from school, but nobody’s around anymore. I would love to see more younger people here.” The New Jersey native who

grew up in Brewster has no desire to leave the city. Mrs. McNally said despite their busy schedule, she and her husband are Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce members and try to be as active in the community as possible. Last year, for instance, The Place sponsored a golf tournament to benefit youth lacrosse. “I really like it here,” she said. “It’s not as fast-paced as down there and you get to know people a lot easier.” The McNallys’ vision for The Place is simple. “We’d like to keep it the way it is,” Mrs. McNally said. To the Ogdensburg community, she says, The Place is more than a local watering hole. It’s a piece of city history, dating back to 1860. “The old-timers come in and tell me stories about the rooster fighting they used to have here and a lot of different, interesting things,” she said. “It made it through one depression, so hopefully it will make it through this one.”

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intact and it is one of the few North American banks with a rating of Aaa. RBC Wealth Management’s office in Watertown is at 111 Washington St., with five financial consultants whose combined financial experience spans more than 100 years. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 788-4200 or 1 (800) 342-1412.

New NNY radio station has wide music variety Tunes 92.5 went on the air in Northern New York in August. The radio station crosses traditional music format boundaries and offeris a large variety of music including rock, pop and some country, all from the 1970s to the present.

Tunes 92.5 programming has some spots with live, local DJs, and others with just music. Tunes 92.5 also has listener contests and prizes, community announcements and events, and local business advertising. Tunes 92.5 FM is owned by Intrepid Broadcasting and has six local employees.

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Soluri’s Pizza in business since 1970 in Watertown Soluri’s Pizza, 526 Factory St., founded by Robert E. Soluri Sr. in 1970 and now owned by Robert Soluri, is the longest-running delivery service in Watertown, offering dine-in or delivery. The menu includes homemade and specialty pizza, calzones, salads, “Wings of Fire,” cold and hot subs, cold and hot wraps, Reuben subs, appetizers, lunas, drinks and dessert pizzas. Soluri’s delivers to Brownville, Dexter and surrounding areas, Pearl Street Road to Patterson Road, Route 11 north to Patterson Road, Route 3 and Black River Road to River Bend Estates. Phone number is 782-2888. Christopher R. Soluri has joined as a partner in the new Brownville restaurant, which opened Feb. 11 on Main Street. Its phone number is 777-8877.

Orthotics, prosthetics practice unique in region Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLC, 316 Sherman St., owned by Roger R. Howard, CPO, continues to expand its state-of-the-art services throughout the north country. In addition to a physical expan-

sion, started in 2006 with the move to new facilities, it has become a contracted provider for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and on the medical staff at local hospitals. In August, Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics was awarded a contract from the VA to provide orthotic and prosthetic care to veterans in the greater Watertown area. Mr. Howard is on staff at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, and at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg . He is on-call at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, and Carthage Area Hospital. In 2008, the total satisfaction of Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics patients was 99 percent based on the average score from a questionnaire. Service includes pre-operative evaluations and fittings and immediate post-operative fittings while patients are in the operating room or at the hospital, as well as traditional out-patient care. Howard has an on-site laboratory to adjust and fabricate orthotic and prosthetic devices custom-fitted to patients. Mr. Howard works with patients and in consultation with physicians to custom design devices to help clients with short-

term needs caused by accident or injury as well as long-term needs such as the replacement of a lost limb. His state-of-theart orthotics and prosthetics are designed to meet specific needs — from everyday use to such activities as running, swimming and skiing. Mr. Howard is the only area certified prosthetic orthotist available five days a week in Watertown and he was among the first 30 practitioners in the U.S. to be credentialed in the C-Leg, a custom-fit prosthesis with a microprocessor-controlled hydraulic knee. In 2007 Howard received a three-year accreditation award from the American Board for certification in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics for achievements in organizational management, patient care standards, quality assurance, supplier compliance and facility and safety manage-

ment. This award represents the highest level of accreditation achievable in the profession of orthotics and prosthetics. Howard Orthotics & Prosthetics has been in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties since 2003. Mr. Howard has been providing orthotic and prosthetic services in Northern New York for 15 years.

North American Tapes plans to add workers North American Tapes LLC, 22430 Fisher Road, Watertown, makes pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for sport and industrial uses . Founded in 2003, the company employs 20 people, up from four in its first year, and expects to grow to 30 within a year, according to company President Darrin Prance, who wrote, “We expect to be hiring for a variety of positions in all ar-

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Jefferson Eye Surgeons adds Alex Bay facility Jefferson Eye Surgeons LLP, 826 Washington St., Suite 102, has provided medical and surgical eye care to the north country for 15 years. Dr. David EwingChow and Dr. Gregory Joy have added a state-of-the-art location at 6A Fuller St., Alexandria Bay. Dr. Ewing-Chow is board certified and chief of ophthalmology at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, and River Hospital, Alexandria Bay. He specializes in adult and pediatric eye care,

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Aubertine and Currier cites success going ‘green’ Aubertine and Currier architects reports continued success in spite of a struggling economy. A big focus for the company has been an emphasis on “green” building principles and design. Michael Aubertine, a managing partner of the firm, is working with Hospice of Jefferson County to design a 15,000-squarefoot residential center in Watertown. This building will be LEEDcertified to include passive solar design, high-efficiency lighting and multi-zone HVAC system, a super-insulated building system and low-emitting building materials. Brian Jones, a partner in the firm, will teach a class at Jefferson Community College called an “Introduction to Green Building.” He has designed several high-end residential projects along the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario that incorporate LEED principles such as geothermal, super-insulated envelope and passive solar heating. Mr. Jones designed an entertainment pavilion on Nobby Island that is nearly finished, which complements the existing historical home on the island. The firm has been involved in the design or renovation of several commercial projects including a new childcare center in Boonville and medical/dental offices in Watertown. It is working on conceptual plans for a senior center in the town of Scriba and a 20,000-square-foot community human resources building for the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in Hogansburg. Design work is being done for the J.R. Arts Community Center in Theresa. This will include a sculptural park, meditation space and exhibit space erected in memory of the late sculptor John Reynolds. Design drawings are complete for the Eagles Landing 28-lot subdivision in the village of Dexter. The firm is awaiting permit approval from the state departments of Environmental Conservation and Health and anticipates a construction start date of April. The company’s land surveying department saw significant growth last year and added

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three staff members: John Souva of Watertown, Brad Barber of Barnes Corners and Robert Snyder of Lowville. Not only does the company perform boundary and topographic surveys, but specializes in construction layout and the relatively new market of machine control data preparation and 3D modeling. Machine control is the use of GPS or lasers to guide construction equipment. The surveying department is preparing 3D data for projects in the state and on Fort Drum and is working on projects in Oklahoma and Missouri and recently completed one in Texas. Jay Jones, a partner with Aubertine and Currier, is a contributing author to a new machine control Web-based magazine called Machine Control Online. For more information, call 782-2005 or visit www.aubertinecurrier.com.

DPAO’s concert series supports needed services The Disabled Persons Action Organization will continue its popular spring and fall shows along with its annual summer concert series in 2009 despite concerns regarding the economy. The shows support services for more than 500 persons with developmental disabilities in six locations in Jefferson and Lewis counties. Programs include Medicaid service coordination, shortterm respite, free-standing respite, residential habilitation, day habilitation, respite, summer recreation program, family reimbursement program, community integration program, parent support group for children with autism and an epilepsy-seizure disorder support group. DPAO has been serving the community for more than 30 years and recently opened a free-standing respite home in Watertown. The new facility will better serve participants, including those with medical needs. DPAO is the primary provider of respite services in the region offering overnight and hourly free-standing respite services to families with developmentally disabled individuals residing at home.

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DPAO has seen tremendous growth over the last three decades, currently employing more than 125 full- and parttime employees.

Gamble Distributors serves dealers, public Gamble Distributors Inc., 37231 State Route 3, offers onestop shopping with its two divisions — a distribution center and a retail store. Gamble’s Distribution Center offers MTD, White and Troy-Bilt units, parts and accessories to dealers in different regions throughout New York. Its distribution center also staffs an inhouse call center for MTD customers in New York. Gamble’s retail store, located at the same location, retails lawn and garden products by Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, White Outdoor, Shindaiwa, Husqvarna and Agri-Fab. Gamble’s offers a full line of marine products from Sweetwater, SanPan and Aqua Patio pontoon boats to Polar Kraft aluminum boats and Stingray powerboats; powered by your choice of Yamaha, Mercury and Mercruiser engines. Gamble’s retail store also carries the Polaris line-up of snowmobiles, ATVs and Rangers. The store offers parts, accessories and a full-service department for all products sold. Gamble’s latest product line additions are: Ferris commercial powers, Yamaha wave runners, Yamaha outboards, Eagle, Yacht Club and Triton trailers and McCulloch generators. Gamble Distributors, with a staff of more than 30 people, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. They can be reached by calling 493-2270. Or visit their Web site at http://www.gogambles.com.

A.T. Matthews & Dier has long insurance tradition A.T. Matthews & Dier, an independent insurance agency formerly at Empsall Plaza in downtown Watertown, is now at 636 Coffeen St. The agency was founded by Adrian Thomas Matthews in 1903 and was operated by three generations of his family, most

recently Thomas L. Matthews, who retired in 2000. Douglas Dier purchased the agency in April 2000 and had continued to operate from downtown until eight years of considerable growth made more space neccessary. The firm has seven-full time employees and several parttime, plus two sales representatives. Along with property and casualty insurance, the firm sells financial products and retirement programs to businesses and individuals. A.T. Matthews and Dier went paperless in March 2004. Because of its use of technology and management systems, it was featured in the June 2006 issue of the Erie Insurance Group publication, Agent Exchange, in an article titled “Model of Efficiency.”

Jefferson Dental moves to new, high-tech offices Jefferson Dental’s new 3,000square-foot offices at the top of the Washington Street hill opened Sept. 4. Dr. Nirmal S. Aujla, a 2001 New York University graduate, has been serving the Watertown community for six years. Dr. Aujla designed the new offices for improved efficiency and the best use of technology such as digital radiograph, Cerec (one visit crown) and computers and cable TV. Jefferson Dental offers a wide variety services including preventive dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, whitening by Zoom2, orthodontic procedures (braces and Invisaline). Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the practice accepts most insurance and can provide interest-free financing by Care Credit. Call 788-7070 or www.jeffersondentalvisit health.com.

Emerald Furs and Bridal a fixture of downtown Emerald Furs and Bridal, which sells, cleans, repairs and stores fur garments, has been a fixture in downtown Watertown from its beginning in the J.R. Miller building 20 years ago. It later moved to the old Kallen Furs building on Public Square, where the addition of the YMCA now stands. It then

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went to the Globe Mall for 10 years before moving to the Liberty Plaza building at 210 Court St. Furrier Mary Riley, caring for the furs in the area for more than 20 years, learned the trade from Patrick Palermo, the owner of Palermo’s Furs. Over the years Emerald Furs has expanded to include a full service bridal salon with hundreds of wedding gowns as well as bridesmaids’, flower girl and bride’s mother dresses and prom gowns from designers such as Alfred Angelo, DaVinci, Ella Rosa, Emerald Bridal, Jordan, Caviar, Eden and Bill Levkoff. The business also carries a full line of veils, tiaras, shoes and accessories. Emerald Furs is open seven days a week until April. Private appointments are available. For more information, call 785-8820.

Stony Creek Country Store debuts in Deer River DEER RIVER — Stony Creek Country Store, Deer River’s newest business, is at the former Trailblazer’s Cafe and Sporting Goods Store. It is owned by Gilbert, Savilla and Gretchen Steria, vendors at both the Watertown and Carthage Farmers Markets for over 20 years. The store sells breads, pies, cookies and breakfast crunch, jams and jellies and maple syrup. In addition is planned an array of bulk foods: baking supplies, snack items, spices and sodas, as well as a s a deli with a variety of meats and cheeses. Hot drinks — coffee, tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, will be available, along with cold sandwiches. The store will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Proforma provides variety of businesses services For more than a decade, Proforma Products, 215 Washington St., has been a source for promotional products, wearables, printing services, business documents and eCommerce solutions. With its network of resources, President and owner Tom Peck, says, “Proforma delivers integrated solutions to help you build a successful business. As a full-service solutions provider, we offer a complete range of products and services.” Proforma handles tasks from the development of forms and brochures to the execution of marketing campaigns and online stores. For information, contact Mr.

Peck at Proforma Products, 215 Washington St., Suite 217. Phone number is 788-1911, and e-mail adress is [email protected].

Coleman Montessori accepting applications Coleman Montessori Center, 3 Public Square, is accepting new enrollments for 2009-10 school year. It is a superior Montessori educational program that honors children’s diversity and individuality. Certification and affiliations are with the North America Montessori Center Certified Montessori Educators and International Montessori Council. For information, call 222-6943 or visit www.colemanmontessoricenter.blogspot.com.

Kelly Services matches employers, employees Kelly Services has been serving the north country for more than 20 years by placing thousands of skilled employees with businesses. Kelly has three locations that partner with customers to fulfill their staffing needs and help residents find employment. In Watertown, Gouverneur and Potsdam, Kelly offers temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire positions that range from receptionists, administrativeassistants and contact center representatives to marketing and light industrial for a wide range of industries. In Watertown, specialty areas include legal and medical office staffing. The Potsdam office specializes in placing technical support and substitute teachers. Kelly also provides payroll services. As a human resources solutions company, the Kelly staff — Beth Mac, district manager in Watertown, and Lisa McCarty, district manager for Gouverneur and Potsdam — offer their expertise and are equipped to recognize, anticipate and respond to the evolving staffing needs of both customers and employees. Kelly not only helps people find work, they help start and advance careers. For those entering the workforce, returning to the workforce or advancing in their career,Kelly can assist in finding positions that match their skills, ambitions and work preferences. For more information, contact Kelly Services in Watertown, 200 Sherman Mullin St., 7884345, 4334@kellyservices,.com; Gouverneur, at Kinney Drugs, 287-3600, ext. 217. [email protected]; Potsdam, 22 Depot St., 268-0456, [email protected].

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Watertown Savings Bank is ‘part of the solution’ When Watertown Savings Bank announced that it would be entering into a merger and buyout of the Redwood Bank in the fall of 2007, the global economy was in much better shape. Watertown Savings Bank has remained strong and consistent throughout an increasing economic recession without changing a thing. The bank has maintained its five star rating and continues to provide numerous products and services that, in many cases, have little or no fee attached. Watertown Savings Bank has received the

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Small Business Administration Small Community Lender of the Year Award for Central and Northern New York fiveout of the last six years. “We have money to lend.” said President and CEO Bradley T. Clark. “We offer many types of loans and mortgages with competitive fixed and adjustable rates that we service in-house in order to provide our customers with every convenience that comes from banking locally.” While other institutions are downsizing and cutting back, Watertown Savings Bank continues to grow. “We are not part of the problem, but part of the solution.” Clark said. “We have

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longevity. We’ve seen turbulent times in the past, but have remained safe and consistent and will continue to support the community’s financial needs.”

Empire State College offers options for adults Empire State College, of the State University of New York, is designed specifically for adult students with a number of different ways to earn a degree, such as online courses, group studies and residencies. Independent study allows students to work one-to-one with their faculty mentors, to design their own degree program and complete the course-

work on their own time. Some courses are taught as group studies, which allow students to help each other. Residencies are another way to study toward a degree. The residencies are usually a two-to three-day weekend, where students can meet with a mentor. At these residencies, activities range from watching and discussing films to analyzing readings. Call Empire State College in Watertown at 785-2418 or visit www.esc.edu.

Drum homes enterprise finishes building project BLACK RIVER — Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes LLC / Actus Lend Lease, founded in May 2005, is a partnership between the Army and Actus Lend Lease (Actus) providing housing and asset, property and maintenance management for military

Families stationed at Fort Drum. It has 100 on its staff and works with 110 subcontractors. The Initial Development Plan was a big focus for 2008. The construction phase is now officially completeIDP involves the renovation of 2,272 Legacy homes and construction of 845 homes. Renovations are 98 percent complete, occupancy percentage is consistently in the upper 90s and fewer than a dozen homes remain for the completion of IDP construction. A spring opening is expected for The Timbers, a 192 oneand two-bedroom apartment community for single soldiers. New Destination Playgrounds and bus shelters were built throughout the neighborhoods, a Bark Park opened and hours were extended at each community center. Community Mountain Homes is the largest Energy Star development in state history. It

spent roughly $163 million locally, the majority with small businesses. This year, two homes worth $400,000 were donated to the Greater Thousand Islands Region Habitat for Humanity. Also, through a $26,000 grant and countless volunteer hours, the Fort Drum/Samaritan Behavioral Health Clinic was renovated. In addition to supporting local food pantries and the Red Cross, several other humanitarian projects are considered for 2009. Support of AUSA, National Association of the 10th Mountain Division and other similar organizations continues. With construction of 554 new homes underway, the Mountain Community Homes project offers employment and subcontractor opportunities while contributing millions of dollars to the area economy. For details call 955-6800 or visit www.fortdrummch.com.

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Amanda K. Cash is the youth pastor at Life Church of the Nazarene on Thompson Boulevard, Watertown; she is shown here in the sanctuary.

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Amanda K. Cash’s resolve was being tested. The Life Church of the Nazarene’s youth pastor was five months pregnant when her boss, the church’s senior pastor, left unexpectedly in November. The church board needed the 27-year-old to step up, help run the office and organize the church’s two Watertown services. Mrs. Cash could have refused, pulled up stakes and headed to Georgia, her husband’s home state, or Michigan, where she grew up. Instead, she said yes to it all: the work, the responsibility and the pressure of keeping the congregation strong until a new pastor is found. “I do it because I feel like that is what God is calling me to do,” she said. “If we all jump ship and find other jobs somewhere else, what are people left with? I felt it was important to stick around and be that constant presence.” Mrs. Cash now oscillates between two identities: the adult spiritual leader for a group of 40 teens, and the young pastor preaching every four weeks to 200 adults.

Age: 27 Birthplace: Southfield,Mich. Family: Husband,Daniel J.;son, Ethan W.,2 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Christian ministries from Asbury College,Wilmore,Ky.,2003. Recommended book: “The Shack”by William P.Young “It’s been stressful,” she said. “But it’s been a good experience for me learning to be a leader in a different sense than I was in the past.” When faced with difficulty, Mrs. Cash turned often to her mentor, the Rev. Daniel R. Eddings, a pastor of Endicott Community Church of the Nazarene. The two met when the youth pastor became a leader in a junior high camp that the Rev. Mr. Eddings was coordinating for the Upstate New York District Church of the Nazarene. “He’s like the pastor I would like to be at some point,” Mrs. Cash said. “He’s incredibly loving and caring toward people.” The Rev. Mr. Eddings said the 27-year-old has been “incredibly mature” during the church’s transition. “She has an incredible faith

and trust. She understands that God is in control and that she needs to be obedient,” he said. “I think she’s a great model for our students to see that faithfulness and perseverance in light of incredible circumstance.” Mrs. Cash isn’t the only one keeping the congregation upright. The Rev. Daniel M. Hazelton, associate pastor, is running services at the church’s north site in Evans Mills; Jason Day, who moved to Watertown in 2007, is the north site’s worship leader, organizing its music ministry. Mrs. Cash’s husband, Daniel, also is involved, running the music ministry at the Watertown site. It’s provided him a firsthand look at the challenges his wife has faced in the past four months. “Of all the staff people left, I think she has understood what issues need to be addressed. She has really kept her eye on the ball,” he said. “I think she can handle more responsibility than she has now.” Despite her husband’s encouragement, Mrs. Cash’s workload is expected to diminish for the next few months. That’s because she’ll be on leave tending to the couple’s second child, Elliana G., who was expected last Friday.

POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam was awarded $1.6 million in the extremely competitive 2008 Title III Strengthening Institutions Development Grant Program from the United States Department of Education to enhance its undergraduate research initiatives. The funds will be utilized over the course of five years with the goal of increasing the number of seniors who participate in research with a faculty member from 24 percent to as much as 50 percent in some areas. SUNY Potsdam also developed a fund of $450,000 from an anonymous donor from the estate of Frederick B. Kilmer, who was the original science director for Johnson & Johnson from 1888 to 1933, to establish The Kilmer Fund for student and faculty research. Also in 2008 was total redesign of the campus’s Web site, www.potsdam.edu. SUNY Potsdam also is moving forward on its new $55 million

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Stephen J. Todd By KELLY L. REYNOLDS TIMES STAFF WRITER

Stephen J. Todd didn’t know he wanted to be an educator right away, but when he stepped into his first teaching role, he knew it was for him. Mr. Todd is in his first year as principal of Watertown High School. Before taking the helm as the school’s leader, he was assistant principal for six years, a history teacher at the school for seven years and a teacher at Case Junior High School for one year. He started school to become a lawyer but changed his mind about halfway through college. He was a teacher’s assistant in a college class and “knew from there I wanted to teach.” “I like being a generalist,” he said. “I like studying and teaching a little bit of everything, and that’s what you can have at a high school. There’s no more stimulating, rewarding job as being an educator.” He said his favorite part of the job is that no two days are ever the same. “There are days when we leave absolutely exhausted,” Mr.

THE TODD FILE Age:38 Birthplace:Heuvelton Family:Guardian of 20-month-old nephew,Jack;father,James L.; mother,Helen H. Education:Bachelor of science degree in history and political science from St.Lawrence University;Master of science degree in teaching from SUNY Potsdam;administrative certificate from SUNY Oswego Recommended book:“Cat’s Cradle,” by Kurt Vonnegut Todd said. “But you are never bored, and you never look at the clock and say, ‘I wish it would move faster.’ You never wonder if there’s going to be something stimulating or interesting to work on.” He also said he loves being involved in community organizations. He is a member of the Watertown Noon Rotary Club, the board of the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council and the St. Lawrence University Alumni Executive Council. He said Robert N. Wells Jr., former mayor of Canton and one of

Mr. Todd’s professors at St. Lawrence University, is one of his mentors both professionally and personally. “Beyond all of the academic things, he taught me how to be a good citizen,” Mr. Todd said. He said former Watertown High School Principal Stephen C. Williamson has made a significant impact in his life. “He is a professional influence and a good friend,” Mr. Todd said. “I model what I do here after what I think he would do in the same situation.” Superintendent Terry N. Fralick said Mr. Todd has learned a great deal over the past several years and he thinks he will continue to grow as a leader and an educator. “He has a great handle on things now, and it’s only going to get better,” Mr. Fralick said. “He’s a very reflective person. He thinks of what his decisions are and how they will impact people. That’s one of the most important qualities any administrator must have. Mr. Todd is an outstanding educator and an effective school administrator.”

only 10 years ago. SUNY Potsdam’s School of Education and Professional Studies earned reaccreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education in 2008. NCATE is one of the most rigorous national accrediting body for schools, colleges and departments of education, authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. NCATE accredits institutions whose education programs meet the highest national standards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the classroom. In addition, 16 of SUNY Potsdam’s undergraduate and graduate education programs have received national recognition by their respective specialized professional organizations. Even though admission to SUNY Potsdam is becoming increasingly selective, the college’s class of 2012 has 824 students. The campus also welcomed 354 new transfer students.

BUSINESS UPDATE

Gray & Gray CPAs, Canton, grows as it goes ‘green’

Lundy adds division for continuing service

CANTON — Begun in 1977 at the home of John Gray Jr., Gray & Gray CPAs PC, 7 Main St., has acquired smaller firms and, in 2001, doubled in size with the purchase of Canfield & Menz. Mr. Gray’s daughter, Angela, also a CPA, moved back to the north country to join his practice. In 2005, they formed Gray & Gray. They have seven full-time employees, up from three fulltime and one part-time when Canfield & Menz was purchased. The firm also hires college accounting students as interns. Since opening in Canton, the firm’s client base has grown 21 percent. Clients include individuals, corporations, nonprofits and small businesses. Services include tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, on-site QuickBooks training and support, financial planning and financial statement preparation. Five years ago the firm embarked on “going green” and has taken many steps to go “paperless.” Significant investments in technology are made each year. The office is almost completely paperless and hopes to meet the goal fully this year. For more information call 386-2925 or visit www.graycpas.com.

In 2008, businesses in Northern New York welcomed a new resource to utilize for the maintenance, repair construction and renovation of their physical facilities. CCI Building Services Inc., a Lundy Group company, was formed to meet the increasing needs of local commercial, community and industrial projects. In addition to the renovation and construction projects undertaken by CCI in the past year, a primary focus of the company is on maintenance and repair of existing buildings. Specifically, CCI has responded to the need for routine building inspections, which can help to extend the life of the building — completing minor repairs now, instead of major costs in the future. “Typically, a company’s facility is their largest capital expenditure; therefore, routine maintenance is extremely important. A good maintenance program can save dollars down the road,” said Michael E. Lundy, founder of the Lundy Group of Companies and resident of LUNCO Corp. “We offer an annual maintenance agreement program, which includes an on-site building inspection, and repair service at a reduced rate for our maintenance agreement customers. The building inspection assists the owner to budget appropriately for future repairs, renovations and upgrades, ultimately extending the life of their building. Our expertise in design-build services lets us handle all aspects of building maintenance, especially involving metal buildings — where, through LUNCO, we have over 30 years of metal building experience.” In addition to maintenance and repair, CCI also meets a need for smaller construction and renovation projects. Gerry Baker, a former superintendent of LUNCO, is CCI’s general manager. For more information about CCI Building Services or to schedule an on-site building inspection, call 493-2493 ext. 229, or visit www.ccibuildingservices.com.

Elegant Lady expands wedding apparel lines

North country native Stephen J. Todd is the principal at Watertown High School.

performing arts building with funds from the 2008-2009 State University of New York Strategic Initiative Capital Project Budget The new 109-bed townhouse complex opened for the fall semester and is now full with upperclassmen for the fall semester. The project, which was an addition to the existing 114-bed townhouse complex, features five twostory buildings. Each independent unit has a kitchen, two bathrooms, dining area, living room and four to five single bedrooms. SUNY Potsdam closed the 2007-2008 fiscal year with its best fundraising year in the college’s 192-year history, with more than $3.6 million raised. In the past year, 18 new scholarships were established, providing financial support to 27 deserving students. Currently, more than 300 students receive scholarships, with $1.9 million awarded in the past year. This is more than six times the amount that was awarded to students

OGDENSBURG — Since it opened March 2, 1998, The Elegant Lady bridal shop, 429 State St., owned by Keitha Lee Lauson, has grown at a steady pace, adding new lines of apparel. This year it added Tuxedo Junction to the Sarno and Son and Jims tuxedo lines. Tuxedo Junction has added colors to match the bridesmaid dresses from the Alfred Angelo line. Elegant Lady provides a free tuxedo to the groom if there are five men or more in the wedding party and two free tuxedos if there are 10 or more. Over 350 wedding gowns are in stock from Alfred Angelo, P.C. Mary’s, Bonny and Private Collection, with sizes ranging from 2 to 32. There are also hundreds of bridesmaids, mothers, special occasion, cocktail, pageant, first communion and flower girl dresses in all sizes from lines such as Alfred Angelo, Alexia, Mary’s, Landa, Soulmates, Karen Miller, LaBelle Fashions and Dela-Jo. There are two floors of dresses, the third floor has hundreds of pairs of shoes. The Elegant Lady carries wedding the accessories for the including candles, books, glasses, gifts for the wedding party, and cake tops. There are also veils, tiaras, gloves, garters, jewelry, shawls, lingerie, rental items; the store also carries Avon. The store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Digital Solutions offers more than just copying ALEXANDRIA BAY — North Country Digital Solutions LLC, 24126 state Route 26, Alexandria Bay, is a Xerox sales agency, headed by Daniel McAloon, serving Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Franklin counties and is a supplier of Xerox office products. , In the last five years the company has transitioned from copiers only to entire network office solutions. Developments expected to become prominent are enterprise print management so that one supplier provides all print,

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fax, scan and copy services. “All businesses, government and schools need documents to survive,” Mr. McAloon writes. “Xerox has always provided solutions to market segments.” The company expects to add to sales force to expand market coverage. Products are supplied to schools, government, health care, businesses and professional offices. A 6,000-square-foot facility was recently constructed to house Xerox office, commercial rental and boat storage.

Family Counseling passes 50-year mark, expands Family Counseling Service of Northern New York Inc., celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. It heads into 2009 with a larger staff and some new program offerings. The agency created the position of clinical director last year to provide additional focus on individual and group treatment processes. Bonnie J. Riley was hired in this role and has been responsible for the development of several new treatment groups for children. These include a group for children who are coping with having a parent deployed, and another for children who have been exposed to violence in the home. Ms. Riley will continue to oversee these programs in her new role as Executive Director, which she assumes March 2. Group treatment is also available for adults. The agency offers an anger management group, domestic violence prevention and treatment, and a group for parents of children who have been sexually abused. An additional meeting time has been added for this group, the Non-Offending Parents’ group. Another new option has been added for parents who need more effective child-rearing alternatives. Called “Positive Parenting Practices,” it helps parents identify their goals in parenting and provides alternative methods of discipline. Family Counseling is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursay and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Satellite offices in Gouverneur and Lowville are open by appointment. The agency has four full-time and three part-time counselors. Counseling is available to anyone, regardless of the ability to pay. It participates with a number of insurers but also offers self-pay clients a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. Family Counseling Service is a private, not-for-profit counseling agency and is a United Way partner. The agency will be holding its annual fund-raiser, the Snowflake Rally cardboard sled race, on March 7 at Dry Hill Ski Area.

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CP Family Health Care serves low-income clients CP Family Health Care Centers in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties offer a sliding fee for primary care and some dental services. Discounts are based on family size and income, for individuals and families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Primary care services have a $10 minimum fee and consist of office visits, immunizations, office procedures, foot care and minor surgery. Dental services have a $20 minimum fee and include exams, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, simple fillings and simple extractions. CP Family Health Care Centers, operated by Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country, became a federally qualified health care center in 2007. This designation was accompanied by federal funding which helps the centers reach out to north country residents who have little or no insurance coverage. CP Family Health Care Centers offer primary care, dental services, optometry, physical therapy, psychiatry and counseling, pediatric evaluations, cancer screening and orthopedic evaluations. Medicaid, Medicare, Child and Family Health Plus, and self-pay are accepted. Case management services are available in St. Lawrence County to patients who need assistance. Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country provides community living and family services to individuals with a disability. Services include service coordination, supervised and supportive housing, residential and day habilitation services, waiver respite, assistive technology, community education and consumer directed personal assistant services. The association, with approximately 580 employees, has served children and adults with disabilities since 1975 in St. Lawrence, Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Jefferson counties. The association is an affiliate of the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State and a member of the American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services, Community Health Center Association of New York State and National Association of Community Health Centers. For more information about CP Family Health Care Centers call -386-8191. For more about residential and family services call 386-1156. Or visit www.cpnorthcountry.org for information about programs and services.

Copy Shop’s many services now available online POTSDAM — Begun in 2004, The Copy Shop & Business Center, 11 Maple St., is a full-service printing, custom apparel and promotional product enterprise which can now accept orders online. Special offers include free self service copies to Potsdam Food Co-op members, a discount for senior citizens on Tuesdays, free pickup and delivery and new packages created to help promote new and existing businesses and organizations. “In 2009 we expect to continue to grow geographically andexpand our service offerings to our large, growing customer base that includes firms, small non-for-profits andlarge manufacturing firms covering several counties,” said co-owner John M. Wicke. In the interest of the environment, The Copy Shop & Business Center’s photocopiers use toner which contains soy ink and carries many environmentally friendly papers and American-made apparel. The center offers full color digital printing directly from electronic files. It specializes in designing and producing logos, business cards, letterheads, rack cards and brochures, resumes, postcards, calendars, greeting cards, invitations, booklets, forms, labels and more. Other products and services include photo enlargements and reductions, duplexing, collating, inserting, scanning, spiral binding, three-hole punching, stapling, pads, public fax, lamina-

tion and stamps. High-speed copiers allow for a fast turn around. Papers include bright, pastel, parchment, linen, resume, glossy and photo quality in standard weights or card stock. To help organizations’ fundraising, The Copy Shop offers quantity price breaks and specials on custom apparel. Businesses and organizations can put a logo, slogan or photo on t-shirts, sweatsuits, aprons, tote bags, mouse pads, puzzles, hats, pillow shams, quilting squares, evenbaby onesies and bibs. Customers can choose from heat press, screen printed or embroidery options. The Copy Shop accepts online order requests and has designed a special Web site for wedding invitation. Other new services include custom vinyl banners, passport photos and thermal binding. The business is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 265-1700; the Web site is www.potsdamcopyshop.com.

SeaComm prospering despite economic gloom MASSENA — Despite all the recent bleak financial news, SeaComm Federal Credit Union celebrated its 45th anniversary by exceeding the quarter-billion-dollar asset mark, with growth in membership, deposits and loan demand and better-than-expected earnings. Membership grew to more than 34,000, a net increase of well over 3.3 percent. Lending goals were met. “As we move further into 2009, we are committed to expanding our existing delivery channels of service, as well as providing additional ones, with the specific goal of making it even more convenient for the members we serve,” said Scott A. Wilson, president and chief executive officer. SeaComm adheres to tried and true standards in lending and had no direct exposure to the sub-prime situation. The credit union’s lending portfolio is very healthy heading into 2009 and SeaComm has money to lend. Its accounts are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and are backed by U.S. government. The amount of insurance was raised from $100,000 to $250,000 per account during 2008 and will remain in effect until Dec. 31. Service and efficiency goals were exceeded in 2008. The check 21 process, which transfers funds electronically to the Federal Reserve, was implemented among other process improvements. Free seminars were held and the credit union now provides members with free professional financial counseling through the Accel program. Also in 2008 SeaComm stepped up efforts to provide local small businesses with deposit and loan services. SeaComm Federal Credit Union has assets of over $260 million. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in St. Lawrence or northern Franklin County.

St. Lawrence Chamber notes a productive year CANTON — A continuous role on the North Country Air Task Force and its efforts to bring affordable, reliable and convenient air service to the region is among the achievements cited by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in looking back at the year. Cape Air of Massachussets now flies three times daily, to and from Massena and Ogdensburg. In other progress:  The chamber and the Development Authority of the North Country have created a partnership to maximize former Sen. Hillary Clinton’s $196,000 appropriation to provide unserved and underserved areas with high speed Internet service for economic development.  After visiting Black Lake at the chamber’s invitation, Sen. Chuck Schumer has promised that the Army Corps of Engineers will help with the problem of invasive weeds.

 A promotional DVD about Singer Castle has been produced by the Chamber and WPBS, Watertown.  At he chamber store 101 Main St., Canton, , hand-made goods are for sale in The Treasure Corner, plus books and memorabilia about the north country.  Because of testimony by the chamber and other interested parties, in 2008 the International Joint Commission backed off its “Plan 2007” to regulate water levels on the St. Lawrence River. Cost of the aborted plan: $20 million.  The chamber’s newlyrestructured low-interest Revolving Loan Fund has $185,000 ready to lend to new businesses or to existing business wishing to expand.  The microenterprise program, Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative, is in Phase 2 of its e-commerce operation, taking small cottage industries and helping them transition to the global marketplace. This program, now in its sixth year, won second place in the World Chambers Competition of 2005.  The chamber has joined county government, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other county organizations to adopt a military platoon — 3rd Platoon, Alpha 4-25 FAR — for the next 12 months, sending the artillery unit a box each month to show appreciation. The chamber continues to sponsor workshops on government procurement, assisting business in securing government contracts.  The chamber is updating its Web site, www.northcountryguide.com, making it more user-friendly. A March launch is anticipated. For more information about the chamber, call 386-4000 or www.northcounlog onto tryguide.com.

Hart Woodworks notes 27 years of craftsmanship ELLISBURG — Joseph T. Hart established Hart Woodworks in 1982. The first location was in a block on Main Street in Ellisburg that formerly housed the Ellisburg Post Office and Free Library. That building was destroyed in the 1983 tornado that ripped through this area. The current building at 4450 County Route 121 was built in 1984. Hart Woodworks began in 1982 as a place to build kitchen and bathroom cabinets for the contracting portion of the business. Service has since expanded to milling and full-time woodshop products to area contractors and the general public. Milling services include lumber planing and joinery. Stair building is the most challenging work done at Hart Woodworks. Staff cut and fit hardwood treads, risers, banisters, newels and other milled stairway materials. All stair work is designed and handcrafted in the shop. Hart Woodworks specializes in true divided light windows, round top and larger curved sash, as well as interior and exterior doors with mortise and tenon joints for strong construction. Doors available in a multitude of styles and designs including French patio doors.

Lehman Painting provides range of related services LOWVILLE — Lehman Painting, 5275 Sunset Drive, became an official partnership on Feb. 8, 1993, reports owner Anne Lehman. Its objectives are to be thorough in craftsmanship, fair in the conduct of business, reliable in time and workmanship commitments, maintain an organized, safe and clean work site, and keep abreast of new products and technique. Lehman Painting is fully insured and gives a 10 percent discount on products to their senior citizen customers. Services offered are exterior painting, staining, applying wood preservative products to homes and deck surfaces. Also, putting on and removing storm windows and window washing, interior painting, varnishing, staining and wallpapering.

JUSTIN SORENSEN  WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES

Anna M. Patterson, interim executive director of Samaritan Keep Home, stands in the dining room with resident Charles F. Gardner.

Anna M. Patterson By NANCY MADSEN

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Anna M. Patterson has been the interim executive director of Jefferson County Home for the Aged, or Whispering Pines, for the past two years. The home has about 50 residents at its location off Coffeen Street. “I’ve always envisioned being a nurse since I was very young,” she said. “It is such a rewarding occupation.” Mrs. Patterson began as a nurse at the former House of the Good Samaritan in 1991. She also has been nurse manager at Whispering Pines and an adult home administrator for Golden Gables Adult Home, Academy Street. She said the management positions allow her to ensure more people receive quality care. “You see the compassion and treatment that should be given to patients and residents,” Mrs. Patterson said. “You want everyone to give that same treatment. Being in management gives you the opportunity to ensure that the quality care that should be given is given to everyone.”

Age: 37 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Husband,William A.;four children:William D.,21,Michael Cody,19,Daniel A.,14,and Katlynn M.,14 Education: Associate degree in nursing from St.Elizabeth’s School of Nursing,Utica;completing bachelor’s degree in nursing from SUNY Institute of Technology,Utica Recommended book: “Deep Change,”by Robert Quinn She said health care is always a need. “We’re getting to the point where baby boomers are all coming up and there is going to be a large population of elderly people in our community who need help,” she said. In the north country, she said, the need exists for more health care. “The need is for more types of beds, such as assisted living incorporated with the adult care level and the nursing home level so that we have a continuum of care,” she said.

The region is challenged by budget constrains to find ways to provide quality, affordable care. In her work, she sees Thomas H. Carman, Samaritan Medical Center president and chief executive officer, and Richard A. Brooks, administrator at Samaritan Keep Home, as mentors. “At Samaritan, the overall method they train is transformational leadership,” she said. This method helps prepare staff for moving up in administration and developing visionary leadership. Mrs. Patterson said she works closely with county Department of Social Services Commissioner Laura C. Cerow. “I get enormous amounts of support from the county and her as well,” she said. Mrs. Patterson is in this year’s Jefferson Leadership Institute Class through the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce. She is the cochairwoman for the Jefferson County Alzheimer’s Association and sits in on the county’s Community Assisted Living Corp. meetings.

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Elizabeth Perry, vice president of marketing for Car Freshner, poses in the Car Freshner headquarters lobby at Jefferson County Corporate Park, Watertown.

Elizabeth E. Perry By BRIAN KELLY TIMES STAFF WRITER

Elizabeth E. Perry’s job has taken her around the world, but, like the company she represents, she has found that the north country is still the best place to call home. Mrs. Perry is the vice president of marketing for Car-Freshner Corp., a company founded in Watertown in 1952 whose iconic “Little Trees” line of air fresheners has become an internationally recognized brand. It is her responsibility to oversee all aspects of marketing, from designing sales tools and the company’s Web site to testing new fragrances, “which is fun,” she says. Little Trees fresheners have made cameo appearances on television shows and in movies, leading the company to award prizes to customers who submit information about where they have sighted them. “We’re very proud of how the trees have been used by others,” Mrs. Perry said. “It’s a testimonial that it’s an icon of America.” Car-Freshner has grown from

THE PERRY FILE Age: 37 Birthplace: Rome Family: Husband,Keith;they are expecting their first child. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Oswego;master’s degree in business administration from Clarkson University. Recommended book: “The Glass Castle,”by Jeannette Walls Julius “Jules” Samann’s garage to factories in Watertown, New Hampshire and Iowa. Its headquarters is in the Jefferson County Corporate Park. Despite its growth and international reach, Mrs. Perry said, Watertown still offers her and the company everything needed to conduct business. “I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world and I’ve always wanted to come home,” she said. “It’s always nice to come back to the north country, because it really is home. It’s full of great people and it’s a great place to raise a family. If you want the all-American dream, you’ll get it

here.” Mrs. Perry wants to help other young people recognize the region’s potential and that is why she has been active the past nine years with the Jefferson Community College Foundation, which raises money for scholarships. “I think JCC is a jewel up here,” she said. “I think it’s worthy of people’s time, money and energy. The community needs it. I don’t know what Watertown would do without it. I think JCC can really give young people a great experience and then they can come back to the north country. We need them to come back.” Mrs. Perry said the growth of Fort Drum and the area’s retail and restaurant sector has been positive, but she would like to see stronger growth in industry. She said she believes this can be achieved in part by convincing JCC students and other young people of all the positive things the area offers. “I think the north country’s future is bright,” she said. “It’s a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

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Gray & Gray CPAs, Canton, grows as it goes ‘green’ CANTON — Begun in 1977 at the home of John Gray Jr., Gray & Gray CPAs PC, 7 Main St., has acquired smaller firms and, in 2001, doubled in size with the purchase of Canfield & Menz. Mr. Gray’s daughter, Angela, also a CPA, moved back to the north country to join his practice. In 2005, they formed Gray & Gray. They have seven full-time employees, up from three fulltime and one part-time when Canfield & Menz was purchased. The firm also hires college accounting students as interns. Since opening in Canton, the firm’s client base has grown 21 percent. Clients include individuals, corporations, nonprofits and small businesses. Services include tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, on-site QuickBooks training and support, financial planning and financial statement preparation. Five years ago the firm embarked on “going green” and has taken many steps to go “paperless.” Significant investments in technology are made each year. The office is almost completely paperless and hopes to meet the goal fully this year. For more information call 386-2925 or visit www.graycpas.com.

Elegant Lady expands wedding apparel lines OGDENSBURG — Since it opened March 2, 1998, The Elegant Lady bridal shop, 429 State St., owned by Keitha Lee Lau-

son, has grown at a steady pace, adding new lines of apparel. This year it added Tuxedo Junction to the Sarno and Son and Jims tuxedo lines. Tuxedo Junction has added colors to match the bridesmaid dresses from the Alfred Angelo line. Elegant Lady provides a free tuxedo to the groom if there are five men or more in the wedding party and two free tuxedos if there are 10 or more. Over 350 wedding gowns are in stock from Alfred Angelo, P.C. Mary’s, Bonny and Private Collection, with sizes ranging from 2 to 32. There are also hundreds of bridesmaids, mothers, special occasion, cocktail, pageant, first communion and flower girl dresses in all sizes from lines such as Alfred Angelo, Alexia, Mary’s, Landa, Soulmates, Karen Miller, LaBelle Fashions and Dela-Jo. There are two floors of dresses, the third floor has hundreds of pairs of shoes. The Elegant Lady carries wedding the accessories for the including candles, books, glasses, gifts for the wedding party, and cake tops. There are also veils, tiaras, gloves, garters, jewelry, shawls, lingerie, rental items; the store also carries Avon. The store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Lundy adds division for continuing service In 2008, businesses in Northern New York welcomed a new resource to utilize for the maintenance, repair construction and renovation of their physical facilities. CCI Building Services Inc., a

SUNY Potsdam gets $1.6m research grant POTSDAM — SUNY Potsdam was awarded a $1.6 million in the extremely competitive 2008 Title III Strengthening Institutions Development Grant Program from the United States Department of Education to enhance its undergraduate research initiatives.The funds will be utilized over the course of five years with the goal of increasing the number of seniors who participate in research with a faculty member from 24 percent to as much as 50 percent in some areas. SUNY Potsdam also developed a fund of $450,000 from an anonymous donor from the estate of Frederick B. Kilmer, who was the original science director for Johnson & Johnson from 1888 to 1933, to establish The Kilmer Fund for student and faculty research. Also in 2008 was total redesign of the campus’s Web site, www.potsdam.edu. SUNY Potsdam also is moving forward on its new $55 million performing arts building with funds from the 2008-2009 State University of New York Strategic Initiative Capital Project Budget The new 109-bed townhouse complex opened for the fall semester and is now full with upperclassmen for the fall semester. The project, which was an addition to the existing 114-bed townhouse complex, features five twostory buildings. Each independent unit has a kitchen, two bathrooms, dining area, living room and four to five single bedrooms. SUNY Potsdam closed the 2007-2008 fiscal year with its best fundraising year in the College’s 192-year history with more than $3.6 million raised. In the past year, 18 new scholarships were established, providing financial support to 27 deserving students. Currently, more than 300 students receive scholarships, with $1.9 million awarded in the past year. This is more than six times the amount that was awarded to students only 10 years ago. SUNY Potsdam’s School of Education and Professional Studies earned reaccreditation by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in 2008. NCATE is one of the most rigorous national accrediting body for schools, colleges and departments of education, authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. NCATE accredits institutions whose edu-

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cation programs meet the highest national standards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the classroom. In addition, 16 of SUNY Potsdam’s undergraduate and graduate education programs have received National Recognition by their respective specialized professional organizations. Even though admission to SUNY Potsdam is becoming increasingly selective, the College’s Class of 2012 has 824 students. The campus also welcomed 354 new transfer students.

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Lundy Group company, was formed to meet the increasing needs of local commercial, community and industrial projects. In addition to the renovation and construction projects undertaken by CCI in the past year, a primary focus of the company is on maintenance and repair of existing buildings. Specifically, CCI has responded to the need for routine building inspections, which can help to extend the life of the building — completing minor repairs now, instead of major costs in the future. “Typically, a company’s facility is their largest capital expenditure; therefore, routine maintenance is extremely important. A good maintenance program can save dollars down the road,” said Michael E. Lundy, founder of the Lundy Group of Companies and resident of LUNCO Corp. “We offer an annual maintenance agreement program, which includes an on-site building inspection, and repair service at a reduced rate for our maintenance agreement customers. The building inspection assists the owner to budget appropriately for future repairs, renovations and upgrades, ultimately extending the life of their building. Our expertise in design-build services lets us handle all aspects of building main-

tenance, especially involving metal buildings — where, through LUNCO, we have over 30 years of metal building experience.” In addition to maintenance

and repair, CCI also meets a need for smaller construction and renovation projects. Gerry Baker, a former superintendent of LUNCO, is CCI’s general manager.

For more information about CCI Building Services or to schedule an on-site building inspection, call 493-2493 ext. 229, or visit www.ccibuildingservices.com.

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CP Family Health Care serves five counties CP Family Health Care Centers in St. Lawrence and Franklin counties offer a sliding fee for primary care and some dental services. Discounts are based on family size and income, for individuals and families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Primary care services have a $10 minimum fee and consist of office visits, immunizations, office procedures, foot care and minor surgery. Dental services have a $20 minimum fee and include exams, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, simple fillings and simple extractions. CP Family Health Care Centers, operated by Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country, became a federally qualified health care center in 2007. This designation was accompanied by federal funding which helps the centers reach out to north country residents who have little or no insurance coverage.

CP Family Health Care Centers offer primary care, dental services, optometry, physical therapy, psychiatry and counseling, pediatric evaluations, cancer screening and orthopedic evaluations. Medicaid, Medicare, Child and Family Health Plus, and self-pay are accepted. Case management services are available in St. Lawrence County to patients who need assistance. Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country provides community living and family services to individuals with a disability. Services include service coordination, supervised and supportive housing, residential and day habilitation services, waiver respite, assistive technology, community education and consumer directed personal assistant services. The association, with approximately 580 employees, has served children and adults with disabilities since 1975 in St. Lawrence, Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Jefferson counties. The association is an affiliate of

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the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State and a member of the American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services, Community Health Center Association of New York State and National Association of Community Health Centers. For more information about CP Family Health Care Centers call -386-8191. For more about residential and family services call 386-1156. Or visit www.cpnorthcountry.org for information about programs and services.

Copy Shop’s many services now available online POTSDAM — Begun in 2004, The Copy Shop & Business Center, 11 Maple St., is a full-service printing, custom apparel and promotional product enterprise which can now accept orders online. Special offers include free self service copies to Potsdam Food Co-op members, a discount for senior citizens on

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Tuesdays, free pickup and delivery and new packages created to help promote new and existing businesses and organizations. “In 2009 we expect to continue to grow geographically andexpand our service offerings to our large, growing customer base that includes firms, small non-for-profits andlarge manufacturing firms covering several counties,” said co-owner John M. Wicke. In the interest of the environment, The Copy Shop & Business Center’s photocopiers use toner which contains soy ink and carries many environmentally friendly papers and American-made apparel. The center offers full color digital printing directly from electronic files. It specializes in designing and producing logos, business cards, letterheads, rack cards and brochures, resumes, postcards, calendars, greeting cards, invitations, booklets, forms, labels and more. Other products and services include photo enlargements and reductions, duplexing, collating, in-

serting, scanning, spiral binding, three-hole punching, stapling, pads, public fax, lamination and stamps. High-speed copiers allow for a fast turn around. Papers include bright, pastel, parchment, linen, resume, glossy and photo quality in standard weights or card stock. To help organizations’ fund-raising, The Copy Shop offers quantity price breaks and specials on custom apparel. Businesses and organizations can put a logo, slogan or photo on t-shirts, sweatsuits, aprons, tote bags, mouse pads, puzzles, hats, pillow shams, quilting squares, evenbaby onesies and bibs. Customers can choose from heat press, screen printed or embroidery options. The Copy Shop accepts online order requests and has designed a special Web site for wedding invitation. Other new services include custom vinyl banners, passport photos and thermal binding. The business is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The phone number is 265-1700; the Web site is www.potsdamcopyshop.com.

SeaComm prospering despite economic gloom MASSENA — Despite all the recent bleak financial news, SeaComm Federal Credit Union celebrated its 45th anniversary by exceeding the quarter-billion-dollar asset mark, with growth in membership, deposits and loan demand and better-than-expected earnings. Membership grew to more than 34,000, a net increase of well over 3.3 percent. Lending goals were met. “As we move further into 2009, we are committed to expanding our existing delivery channels of service, as well as providing additional ones, with the specific goal of making it even more convenient for the members we serve,” said Scott A. Wilson, president and chief executive officer. SeaComm adheres to tried and true standards in lending and had no direct exposure to the sub-prime situation. The credit union’s lending portfolio is very healthy heading into 2009 and SeaComm has money to lend. Its accounts are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and are backed by U.S. government. The amount of insurance was raised from $100,000 to $250,000 per account during 2008 and will remain in effect until Dec. 31. Service and efficiency goals were exceeded in 2008. The check 21 process, which transfers funds electronically to the Federal Reserve, was implemented among other process improvements. Free seminars were held and the credit union now provides members with free professional financial counseling through the Accel program. Also in 2008 SeaComm stepped up efforts to provide local small businesses with deposit and loan services. SeaComm Federal Credit Union has assets of over $260

million. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in St. Lawrence or northern Franklin County.

St. Lawrence Chamber notes a productive year CANTON — A continuous role on the North Country Air Task Force and its efforts to bring affordable, reliable and convenient air service to the region is among the achievements cited by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in looking back at the year. Cape Air of Massachussets now flies three times daily, to and from Massena and Ogdensburg. In other progress:  The chamber and the Development Authority of the North Country have created a partnership to maximize former Sen. Hillary Clinton’s $196,000 appropriation to provide unserved and underserved areas with high speed Internet service for economic development.  After visiting Black Lake at the chamber’s invitation, Sen. Chuck Schumer has promised that the Army Corps of Engineers will help with the problem of invasive weeds.  A promotional DVD about Singer Castle has been produced by the Chamber and WPBS, Watertown.  At he chamber store 101 Main St., Canton, , hand-made goods are for sale in The Treasure Corner, plus books and memorabilia about the north country.  Because of testimony by the chamber and other interested parties, in 2008 the International Joint Commission backed off its “Plan 2007” to regulate water levels on the St. Lawrence River. Cost of the aborted plan: $20 million.  The chamber’s newlyrestructured low-interest Revolving Loan Fund has $185,000 ready to lend to new businesses or to existing business wishing to expand.  The microenterprise program, Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative, is in Phase 2 of its e-commerce operation, taking small cottage industries and helping them transition to the global marketplace. This program, now in its sixth year, won second place in the World Chambers Competition of 2005.  The chamber has joined county government, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other county organizations to adopt a military platoon — 3rd Platoon, Alpha 4-25 FAR — for the next 12 months, sending the artillery unit a box each month to show appreciation. The chamber continues to sponsor workshops on government procurement, assisting business in securing government contracts.  The chamber is updating its Web site, www.northcountryguide.com, making it more user-friendly. A March launch is anticipated. For more information about the chamber, call 386-4000 or log onto www.northcountryguide.com.

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Potsdam hospital grows to meet community needs POTSDAM — Canton-Potsdam Hospital is expanding to meet the community’s growing needs. Over 18 months, its board identified six priorities over the next three to five years: expand the emergency room; build new inpatient rooms; consolidate cancer care; provide parking for expanded services; develop the medical staff; and provide more outpatient services. Dramatic increases in visits to the ER, and steady increases in inpatient stays have led the eospital to explore ways to expand its main campus in Potsdam while continuing to investigate locations for other services. In the last 10 years, inpatient visits have grown 12 percent, ER visits 26 percent and outpatient visits 72 percent. Net revenue has grown 124 percent. The hospital now employs 776 people. Over the years, Canton-Potsdam Hospital has brought new services and caregivers close to home in Potsdam, Canton, Norfolk, Richville, and now Brasher Falls. New physicians include Virginia Barlow, hospitalist, Jan Close, emergency medicine, Edward Mazdzer, , neurology, Ramon Ravelo, psychiatry, Scott Spicer, pediatrics, Andrew Williams, internal (adult) medicine, and Charles Wilson, general surgeon. The most recent physician joining CantonPotsdam Hospital is Dr. Ayez Khan, a specialist in multidisciplinary approaches to relieving pain, with a background in orthopedics and adult psychology. The newest addition to the Hospital’s After Hours (Canton), Primecare (Potsdam), and Norfolk primary care centers is Brasher Falls Community Health Center. The opened this new center on Feb. 21 during the tri-town community’s Winterfest.

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CPH continues to contribute to the community in ways beyond medicine. According to the latest figures from the Healthcare Association of New York State, total economic impact on the surrounding community is approximately $108,875,000. The hospital provided over $300,000 worth of free care to the poor in 2008 and employees were engaged in numerous volunteer effots in the community. Employees make up nearly 20 percent of the donors to Canton-Potsdam Hospital’s Foundation, which supports lifesaving technology and services. For more information visit www.cphospital.org.

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Slic Network Solutions adds staff and services As a whollyowned subsidiary of 100-plus-year-old Nicholville Telephone, Slic Network Solutions has become St. Lawrence County’s premier telecommunication company by offering business-class phone and broadband Internet services in the Canton, Massena and Potsdam markets. Milestones for 2008 included the addition of one employee; expansion of the fiber-optic network in all three markets, but most notably from downtown to Outer Market Street in Potsdam; video broadcasting services for community events like the

Potsdam Summer Festival and the Massena Labor Day Parade, and an improved billing system that allows for online invoices and payments. To date, Slic has provisioned more than 800 phone lines to more than 300 business, government, professional service providers, health care and educational locations. Those that have switched from another provider have realized an average savings of 30 percent. Slic also became the provider of choice for dozens of new businesses. Phil Wagschal was named president of Slic in June and reaches a milestone in 2009 with his 20th year with the Nicholville Telephone family of

businesses. A 1985 graduate of SUNY Potsdam, alumni of the St. Lawrence Leadership Institute and board member for the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wagschal has been instrumental in deploying numerous leading-edge technologies, including Slic’s telephone and high-speed Internet access. Jeff Yette continues overseeing sales and marketing. A Potsdam native who also attended SUNY Potsdam and is a graduate of the St Lawrence Leadership Institute, Mr. Yette is entering his 11th year with the company . Slic does not require longterm contracts, there are no sign-up fees and you keep your existing phone numbers and di-

rectory listings. This year will continue to see growth with fiber-optic expansion planned for Maple Street in Massena toward the hospital. A redesigned Web site is in the works Slic is working with several key accounts in Ogdensburg in hopes to expand into that community in the second half of the year. In addition to phone and Internet, Slic offers secure pointto-point VLANs (virtual local area networks), sales and service of phone systems, wiring/cabling services, and IT consulting/support services. For more information call 1 (866) 261-7518 or e-mail [email protected].

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St. Lawrence Centre mall will soon mark 20 years

Small Business center: a resource in Canton

BDC’s main focus is now on better infrastructure

MASSENA — St. Lawrence Centre, Route 37, the only enclosed retail mall in St. Lawrence County, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2010. The $50 million, half-millionsquare-foot center opened in August 1990. Ownership changed three times, from Heritage Co. to AP Massena Partners, and then finally in 2003 to Carlyle Development Group, which hired General Growth Properties as manager in February 2004. The mall, with 55 stores and services, is anchored by JCPenney, Sears, The Bon-Ton, TJ Maxx and the year-round St. Lawrence Centre Arena. In 2008, the number of visitors was higher than it has been in the last four years. Canadian traffic held steady throughout 2008, from 20 percent to 30 percent of overall traffic. The mall maintained sales over 2007, with only a slight decline at the beginning of the fourth quarter. New merchants in 2008 included Steve & Barry’s, Fish Cats and Contours Express. Steve & Barry’s filed bankruptcy in 2008 and vacated in November, but a replacement is being sought aggressively. For more information, see www.ggp.com.

CANTON — The New York State Small Business Development Center at SUNY Canton has been helping small businesses since 1984. Through a statewide network of 23 regional centers, SBDC delivers free counseling and training to New Yorkers who want to start a business or improve the performance of an existing one. The SBDC is a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The State University of New York administers the program with additional support from state and local funding. Since 1998 the center has helped 3,656 businesses to invest $54,210,948 in the area’s economy, creating or saving 1,164 jobs. In 2008 the center assisted 256 clients invest $4,025,400 in the area’s economy and created or saved 85 jobs. The center’s staff has backgrounds in banking, economics, marketing, advertising, accounting, women-owned business, veteran’s assistance and small business ownership. For more information, call the center at 764-0683, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.canton.edu/sbdc.

MASSENA — Infrastructure improvements are the priority this year for Business Development Corp. New firms looking into how close the region is to a major interstate highway are often disappointed, said BDC Economic Development Director Jason Clark. Small startups sometimes can’t afford larger commercial spaces and could benefit from new, smaller spaces to test their ventures with minimal overhead, he said. BDC is focusing on projects from small local ones, like improvements to the Massena Industrial Park, to larger regional efforts, like the four-lane highway or rural broadband initiatives. The development group seeks to continue improving the roads in the industrial park and hopes to break some larger vacant commercial buildings into smaller units for small or startup companies. To stimulate agricultural growth, a cooperative is proposed to let farmers negotiate lower shipping rates to markets across the state. A multi-modal transportation terminal, where tractortrailer containers could be loaded onto railroad cars, is proposed. Connecting the industrial park with existing railroad lines is also a priority.

The BDC has asked the village of Massena to annex the old Department of Public Works site on South Main Street into the industrial park. The site is next to railroad lines and could provide space for a rail spur or multimodal terminal. The BDC has applied for grants through the state Department of Transportation to help construct a railroad spur to the industrial park and make improvements to the Massena International Airport. BDC Board Chairman Dan Pease also chairs the St. Lawrence Valley Air Task Force, working with local development groups to help market north country air service and obtain grant funding for the airport. The BDC has been working with town officials to secure aid to extend the airport’s runway so larger, 100-passenger planes can land there. Internet improvments in under-served areas will expand opportunities for local businesses. Most of Massena is already wired with high-speed fiber, but improving the redundancy and the reach of the network may also help Massena businesses. A major BDC focus is the the decades-long dream of a fourlane rooftop highway. The group has secured more than 30 resolutions from municipalities and organizations throughout the region in support.

Potsdam Humane Society aims to upgrade shelter POTSDAM — The Potsdam Humane Society’s animal shelter at 17 Madrid Ave. is looking to expand as people are moving to smaller places and are forced to part with their animal companions. A building and renovation project is sought for the aging facility, which the society says lacks enough room to serve all the animals needing care and has no way to isolate sick and incoming animals from the healthy adoptable population. A“Labor of Love” capital campaign is planned to raise funds to renovate the existing 2,058square-foot space and add a 3,825-square-foot adoption wing. The renovated part will have a surgical room with preparation and recovery areas, a private nursing mother kennel area, kennels and cat areas to isolate the incoming animals until evaluated or claimed, and a greatly needed cold storage space. The new wing, which will be open to the public, will house a reception area roomy enough to seat visitors, a classroom for schoolchildren to visit and learn about humane animal care, as well as 18 new dog kennels, three new puppy kennels, three new kitten spaces and two new adoptable-cat rooms. The entire facility

will have an air exchange to keep the animals healthy. Plans for the building can be seen on the PHS’s Web site, www.potsdamhumanesociety.org. As the PHS strives to become a “no-kill” shelter where no adoptable, healthy animal would be killed for lack of space, $250,000 is needed by June to proceed with sending out construction bids and breaking ground for the building completion in December. College and high school students and other residents have been logging on to the Web site zootoo.com/makeover to vote for PHS to win a million-dollar makeover. While not expecting the top million-dollar prize, if the PHS stays in the top 20, it might win a substantial amount of money to help with the building project. The contest ends March 13. Volunteers are sought to help with many upcoming fundraising events. Call Tracy Adle 420-4478 or board President Bonnie Boyd 353-2847 for information. The Potsdam Humane Society shelter, next to the town barns, cares for animals in the towns of Potsdam, Norfolk, Colton, Pierrepont, Parishville, Hopkinton, Fine, Lisbon, Lawrence, and the surrounding area. The shelter’s phone number is 265-3199; its e-mail address is [email protected]

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Servpro cleanup services on call 24 hours a day Since 2004, Servpro of Jefferson County has provided cleanup, restoration and emergency services to residents and businesses of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Specializing in fire, smoke and water damage restoration, Mark and Mary Zegarelli began the franchise business five years ago, working out of a home office. The business is now in a large commercial space in Watertown and employs eight people. With state-of-the-art equipment, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification-trained technicians, Servpro of Jefferson County offers service 24 hours a day. Founded in 1967, Servpro Industries Inc. franchise system is a national provider of fire, water, mold and other specialty cleanup and restoration services. Servpro’s network of more than 1,450 individually owned and operated franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from multimillion-dollar disasters affecting entire communities to those suffered by individual businesses and homes and in one unforgettable instance, even the Pentagon. Providing coverage in 48 states, Servpro has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.

Bolton’s has drug contract at Lewis health-care home Bolton’s Pharmacy Inc, Watertown, a fixture in Northern New York since 1895, has stayed successful in changing times by keeping up with prescriptionservices technology and adding new services. In 2008, Bolton’s was awarded the pharmaceutical contract for the Lewis County Residential Healthcare Facility, and since April has been providing medications for 160 residents there, along with unit-dose packaging, medical administration records, physician order forms and drug utilization and quality management review. Bolton’s, owned by Patti and Kevin Signor, continues to offer a pharmaceutical service commonly referred to as comcusBolton’s pounding. tomized compounding program and its membership in the Professional Compounding Centers of America allows the pharmacy to supply patient-specific compounded medications and medication IVs. Specially compounded medications can be administered in the form of lozenges, lollipops, transdermal gels or suspension liquids, making it easier for patients to take their medications This service is also used for animal medications prescribed by local veterinarians.Bolton’s also offers an extensive line of durable medical equipment such as orthopedic braces, nebulizers, diabetic and ostomy equipment, vascular supports, external breast prosthesis and bras, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, bath aids, hospital beds and lift chairs. It is the only locally owned home infusion service in the region. Home infusion services such as TPNs, morphine drips and IV

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antibiotics are available to patients in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

Laundromat celebrates four years of operation Maureen Wash purchased property for Wash’s Laundromats Inc. in the Hacketts Town Center at State Street and Eastern Boulevard in 2005. That location under went a remodel with updated new machines, including adding new double loaders and new 45pound dryers along with the triple loads and single loads. This year she has added a second location on outer Mill Street and Route at the Seaway Plaza. Her new location offers 50pound, 35-pound, 25-pound and single loaders.

Hospice plans residence to serve more patients Hospice of Jefferson County, 425 Washington St., is one of more than 2,000 nonprofit Hospice programs across the U.S. Serving Jefferson and southern St. Lawrence counties since 1986, Hospice has provided holistic, quality care and related professional home-based support services for more than 6,000 individuals and families. Hospice is a specialist in end-oflife care, with emphasis on dignity and quality of life. Formed in 1997, the Hospice Foundation of Jefferson County Inc. is Hospice’s fundraising arm. Thanks to community support, Hospice operates on a sound basis with a balanced budget. Hospice of Jefferson County

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needs to change the current operating environment for its staff, volunteers and support program visitors. It must also be able to provide every care option for its patients. Because it has no residence program, Hospice was unable to care for 15 identified patients in 2007. Armed with a demonstrated need Hospice is moving forward with plans to construct a Hospice Administrative and Residential Center on Gotham Street on land donated by Aline Taylor.

Family tradition lives at Roma Restaurant CARTHAGE — The new Roma Restaurant, 19 Bridge St., features Italian-American food in a family setting. The original Roma was founded by Michaelangelo “Paul” and Elenora “Nora” Decastro, grandparents of current co-owner Greg Petitto, in 1948 in Gouverneur. His parents, Carl and Lucille Petitto, and their partners, Mario and Judy Decastro, purchased the Roma from Paul and Nora in 1962. Greg Petitto began work at the Roma in 1973. After 49 successful years, the Roma closed in 1997. Greg’s Restaurant opened in 1984 in Gouverneur and was owned and operated by Greg and Carolyn Petitto for 24 years. Now, their son, Carl Petitto, is operating Greg’s Restaurant . Their phone number is 4930616.

manufacturer, Lely. The Lely A3 Astronaut robotic milking system is changing the way dairy farms work. As a consistent, reliable member of the farm team — one that works 24/7— the Astronaut frees farmers from laborintensive milking and allows more time to focus on other areas such as herd health and breeding, or crop work and feeding programs. Brent Kuenzler, owner and president of Kuenzler’s Dairy Equipment, said becoming a Lely Center Dealer was a logical step. “We constantly are looking for ways to help our farmers enhance their productivity and profitability, particularly as they

struggle with labor issues,” Mr. Kuenzler said. “Lely’s research and development of advanced robotic milking technology over the years demonstrates a commitment to innovation for the betterment of dairy farming that we want to be part of,” he said. Since introducing the Astronaut A3 robotic milking system 16 years ago, Lely has installed more than 7,000 units worldwide. The machine monitors milk chemistry for any inconsistencies, cleans udders and keeps track of udder health, and identifies and tracks any problem cows to ensure they are managed separately from the rest of the herd. Because the Lely Astronaut

A3 plays so many roles in a milking operation, technical consulting, training and service are extremely important to ensure farmers get the most out of each machine. Kuenzler’s has a team of Lely-certified technicians to work with dairy customers in installing and maintaining the Astronaut A3.

KB Abstract provides tax, title services K.B. Abstract Corp., Watertown, operated by Kathleen Burgess, offers services including title and tax searches and title insurance. The business was founded in 1997.

Kuenzler’s puts milking in reliable robotic hands Kuenzler’s Dairy Equipment is the exclusive Northern New York dealer for the world’s leading robotic milking system

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Ryan Keddy, owner of Keddy Chiropractic in Carthage, poses in an adjustment room of his State Street office. Business has expanded over the past two years, so it is moving to larger facilities.

Ryan A. Keddy By KELLY WARTH

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CARTHAGE — Ryan A. Keddy graduated from college in 2006, and four months later he was his own boss. The newly licensed chiropractor bravely opened Keddy Family Chiropractic, which he estimates has “a couple thousand” patients and already has moved to a larger building on the village’s main street. Not bad for someone who got into a business that isn’t yet as widely accepted as other medical fields. “It’s constantly evolving and becoming much more widely accepted,” he said. “Still, people are scared of the unknown and many have never had the experience of having an adjustment.” But perhaps the most notable aspect of Mr. Keddy’s success is that after going to college in Iowa, he came back to the north country to open his chiropractic office. “Having moved away to go to school, I realized the things I took for granted — friends and family — were really important to me, and they were all here,” he said.

Age: 28 Family: Parents Mark W.and Linda B. Keddy;sister Megan L. Birthplace: Carthage Education: Doctor of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic,Davenport,Iowa,2006;bachelor’s degree in biology,St.Lawrence University,Canton,2002;Carthage Central High School,1998 Mentor: James Fallon,clinical doctor at Palmer College Recommended book: “A Prisoner of Birth”by Jeffrey Archer Favorite quote: “Live life to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow may bring.” Mr. Keddy, son of Keddy’s Restaurant owner Mark W. and his wife, Linda B., said the key to his success was not being afraid to start a business on his own, and his father’s advice probably helped too. “My family owns businesses in town, so I wasn’t scared to start from scratch and build a business,” he said. “I grew up in the business mindset.” Now, at 28, Mr. Keddy envisions expanding his 410 State

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St. office to include other alternative medicine services, which he said could include acupuncture, massage therapy and a dietitian. And based on Mr. Keddy’s ability to use his determination to open his own practice without ever having worked with or for a veteran chiropractor, you can bet on this coming to fruition. “When I get my mind set on something, I just run with it,” he said. Mr. Keddy said his “fresh perspective” brings something new to the area’s chiropractic services; he’s always willing to explain exactly what a chiropractor does, and he looks for the root of the problem rather than treating symptoms. “I come at things from a different angle than other clinicians. I want to identify the cause of the problem,” he said. “If you only treat the symptoms, you’re always going to have them, so I figure out why they keep reoccurring.” Mr. Keddy is a member of the Carthage Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors and the American Chiropractic Association.

CLAYTON — The Antique Boat Museum and the Thousand Islands Museum this year plan a new multi-location exhibit, “Made in Clayton,” that will explore Clayton’s manufacturing history, especially boat building. The exhibit will also feature Skinner fishing spoons, Clayton inventions such as the folding fan centerboard used in skiffs and canoes, swimsuits made in local knitting factories, the souvenir paddles of Alpheus Keech and Wilbur & Wheelock, sub-chasers built for the war effort, and Frink snowplows. Throughout the exhibit will be other examples of items that were made in Clayton. To contribute or for more information call Antique Boat Museum Curator Dan Miller at 686-4104 extension 225 or Thousand Islands Museum director Linda Schleher at 6865794.

Expanding Caskinette’s enjoys prosperous 2008 WEST CARTHAGE — Caskinette’s Lofink Ford & Mercury, Route 26, formerly Lofink Motors, has been serving the north country for more than 80 years. In April 1996, Rick Caskinette purchased the dealership and expanded the inventory of new and used vehicles while expanding the hours of operation in the sales, service, and parts departments. A state-of-the art body shop was added, and fall 2006 saw the opening of the Auto Spa Detail Center and Car Wash. The Auto Spa continues to grow and soon will add six staff members. Under the guidance of Mr. Caskinette, the dealership also renewed its support of numerous community groups and organizations, recognizing the

larger shared value of commitment to the community. The company is part of fundraisers for numerous organizations and sponsors many events, and has agreed to provide seven scholarships for Carthage Central School students to attend Jefferson Community College, Watertown. Years of loyal, repeat customers blended with a steady mix of new customers has contributed to the dealership’s long-term progress. In spite of the gloomy national economic picture, Caskinette’s Lofink is coming off one of its most successful years ever in 2008. As the dealership continues to grow, Caskinette’s stocks more than 400 vehicles and has recently increased its staff to employ 55 people. The company received its fifth Ford President’s Award last year. The award is the highest honor the Ford Motor Co. gives to Ford dealerships that demonstrate the most exceptional achievement in customer service and satisfaction.

Brookside Senior Living to mark 16 years in July LOWVILLE — Brookside Senior-Living Community, 5701 Brookside Circle, will celebrate 16 years in July. Brookside, which has over 100 residents, offers full-service independent living for seniors 62 ans older with many services and amenities. There are 80 full-service units at Brookside, which consist of 41 congregate apartment units, 38 patio-style duplex home units, and one cottage home unit. All congregate units include utilities, air conditioning, and cable. All Brookside units include trash, snow removal, lawn and grounds care and a variety of available services and amenities.

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Services include transportation, restaurant-style meals, housekeeping and laundry, well-being checks, clerical services, a beauty parlor, a nurse’s station, a fully tooled workshop, shuffleboard, computer/internet access, and exercise equipment. There is also a Serenity Garden, private garden plots in the Community Garden, and a gazebo. Brookside’s regular activities and programs include exercise class, Brookside Book Club, bingo, walking group, Brookside Quilters, game night, social hour, music group, pot luck suppers, coffee hours, ice cream socials, shuffleboard tournaments, and the Grandpals program, which involves residents in various activities with the neighboring HandIn-Hand Day Care Center. Shopping and day trips to Watertown, Old Forge, the Farmer’s Market and the local ice cream parlor are placed on the activity schedule during the non-winter months. There are even various religious services. Throughout a year there are various speakers on topics such as health and wellness, medical, legal issues, and senior services/programs. Each month there are entertainers including instrumentalists, vocalists, bands/groups, theatrical performances, comedians, and gospel/religious entertainment. Special community events include the summer concert and barbecue, the annual pancake breakfast, resident family christmas party, the annual craft fair, Gospel Fest, dessert theatre and Apple Fest. The entire local community will be invited to join the celebration in July. For more information call Jane Lehman, housing and services manager, at 376-4333. Or visit www.seniorlivinginny. com.

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Frans J. Vokey, pictured at his office in Lowville, works as a dairy extension educator with Lewis County Cooperative Extension.

Louise E. Gava, St. Lawrence University’s sustainability coordinator, poses with a handful of fluorescent light bulbs at the university.

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THE VOKEY FILE

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LOWVILLE — In a county where cows literally outnumber people, it’s important to have someone like Frans J. Vokey. However, Mr. Vokey, dairy management educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension for the past 81⁄2 years, nearly focused on blueprints, not bovines, until taking a summer job at a Vermont dairy during his undergraduate years. “For me, that was my start in agriculture,” he said. While Mr. Vokey graduated with a degree in physics, his experiences on that farm — along with others in Australia and New York — led him to the Cornell University agriculture program and, ultimately, Lewis County. “My area of responsibility is to help dairy farmers with production- and health-related issues, as well as business decision-making,” Mr. Vokey said. “It is a privilege to work with people who wake up every day living a commitment to their animals, land, family and community.” He also is president of the

Age: 34 Birthplace: St.John’s,Newfoundland Family: Resides in Watson with his wife,Melissa,and son,Will,4 months.His parents,Keith and Lidy Vokey,and two brothers,Keith and Mark,live in Newfoundland. Education: Bachelor’s degree in physics from Middlebury (Vt.) College in 1996;master’s degree in animal science from Cornell University, Ithaca,in 2000. Recommended book: “Long Distance:A Year of Living Strenuously,” by Bill McKibben. New York State Association of County Agricultural Agents, an association of Extension educators that focuses on professional improvement, leadership development and recognition. Mr. Vokey, originally from Canada, is a member of the Lewis County Amateur Hockey Association board, helps coach the young goaltenders and plays with the Lowville adult league. He also serves on the Lewis County FFA advisory board, the grants committee for the Episcopal Church dio-

cese and an informal committee exploring the possibility of a community biodigester. He also does alumni work for Middlebury College. “I was fortunate to grow up in a small town where volunteerism created the activities that helped me to learn and develop as a young person,” Mr. Vokey said. He added that his older brother, Keith, has been a major influence. “As an adult, most striking to me is his keen and genuine interest in every person he meets,” Mr. Vokey said. While the economic downturn and dropping milk prices are of concern, the dairy educator said, he is confident in the sustainability of the local agriculture industry. “People made lives for themselves here by knowing the land and water resources and how to derive products from it that people wanted and needed. That hasn’t changed much,” Mr. Vokey said. “I think agriculture will remain a backbone of the north country economy because it complements so well the values of the people who live here.”

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THE GAVA FILE

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CANTON — For someone who talks so much about the environment, Louise E. Gava sometimes overlooks a very powerful renewable resource: her own passion. She exudes the kind of spirit that can get a whole campus, even a whole community, to take a second look at its place in the world. “I want to help solve problems that people don’t want to believe are real. I want to make our world a better place when no one else is willing to say that we need to do that,” she said. “That’s really been my inspiration — to remember that I’m a citizen and no matter what my background is, I can be an activist and I can make change.” When Ms. Gava isn’t working as St. Lawrence University’s sustainability coordinator, the 23year-old vegan is harvesting organic produce or bird-watching for endangered and threatened species. You might also find her skiing or speaking out at a community meeting. In short, ever since she was picking up litter in the basket of her bicycle as a child, Ms. Gava hasn’t just talked about her love of the environment — she has lived up to it, and taught a couple of others along the way. “I remember coming home in ninth or 10th grade, and I had learned about Lois Gibbs, who

Age: 23 Birthplace: Born in Rhinebeck; raised in Clifton Park. Family: Her mother, Rita, is a chemistry teacher, and her father, Perry, is an information technology network specialist. Her brother, Nick, is studying for his master’s degree in geology. Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology from St. Lawrence University in 2007. While at St. Lawrence, she completed the Adirondack semester and studied abroad in Kenya and China. She was also a member of the Nordic Club. Recommended book: “Siddhartha,” by Hermann Hesse. Person who inspires her: Lois M. Gibbs, the Love Canal resident who led a movement to clean up the toxic waste dump beneath her Niagara Falls neighborhood. brought the issue of Love Canal to the forefront. I was just like, ‘Mom, I know what I want to do with my life. I want to be like Lois Gibbs,’” she said. “I was set in my path from that day forward and I always have been.” Now, Ms. Gava is working to transform the way SLU does business by getting the college community working toward a common goal — reducing its carbon footprint and turning the tide on climate change. That’s no small order, but Ms. Gava sees herself as part of a generation of everyday environmentalists who can join together to get things done. “The environmental move-

ment is so huge that I sincerely believe that every single person has a role to play. I don’t care if you’re a snowmobiler, I don’t care if you drive an SUV or live in a 5,000-square-foot mansion. You have a role to play and I want you involved,” she said. Even though Ms. Gava graduated second in her class at St. Lawrence, she has no intention of pursuing graduate studies soon. “Surely it would thrill me to go get my Ph.D. I love intensely studying things. But right now, my ability to change the world in a greater way is better spent not benefiting myself. People don’t understand how farmers can change the world, and I think that’s unfortunate,” she said. There’s another thing that makes Ms. Gava stand out. She intends to make the north country her home. Ms. Gava is about to close on the purchase of 15 acres of land along the Little River in Canton. She is starting to plan the locally sourced, sustainable home she will build for herself there, as well as the gardens she will grow. “So I’m permanent. You can’t get rid of me now,” she said, laughing. “I don’t know that anyone can ever really own land — it’s the land I’ll be stewarding. But that’s me officially saying I have decided not to leave.”

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Janelle Bossuot, events coordinator for the Children's Home of Jefferson County, organizes bowling leagues to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. The program is called ‘Bowl for Kids Sake.’

Janelle G. Bossuot By JUDE SEYMOUR TIMES STAFF WRITER

Janelle G. Bossuot’s tenure at WWTI-TV taught her how to create a positive buzz with a wellplanned promotion. Now she’s brought that expertise to the Children’s Home of Jefferson County, designing a yearlong celebration that promises to forever change the way people think of the nonprofit. The events coordinator is using the agency’s 150th anniversary this year as impetus for a makeover. The home’s six logos, which muddled their identity in the community, are being replaced with one overarching brand. The agency’s mission statement is getting a touch-up; its Web site and marketing materials also are getting muchneeded attention. “When it was just a residential, non-secure facility, there wasn’t a need to market to the community,” said Ms. Bossuot, whose position didn’t exist until February 2007. “But with the expansion of these communitybased programs, like Big Brother/Big Sister, foster care and after-school programs, we know we need to reach out to the community and educate them about what we do. We need to send one cohesive message and right now we’re not doing that.” Ms. Bossuot said she doesn’t

THE BOSSUOT FILE Age: 34 Birthplace: Bernhards Bay Family: mother,Carole,Syracuse;father,Joe ,Harrisville;sister,Johnna, Boston,Mass.;brother,Daniel,Felts Mills. Education: Bachelor’s degree in mass communication from SUNY Plattsburgh,1996. Recommended book: “Eat,Pray, Love”by Elizabeth Gilbert. believe she’ll overcome misconceptions about her agency solely with a couple of fresh coats of paint, however. That’s why the city resident also is organizing several big celebrations this year to build goodwill in the community. For its 150th birthday, the agency is throwing a luncheon in June and a gala in September. It’s inviting its “alumni” to a special festivity in August and its benefactors to a private affair in May. These events are in addition to the annual affairs that the home throws, such as the August picnic for residents, families and employees that attracts 300 to 400 people. Ms. Bossuot helps coordinate it all, as well as the agency’s three yearly fundraisers: Bowl For Kids’ Sake, held next month; the Harbor Henderson

Triathlon/Duathlon, scheduled for July 11, and the home’s golf tournament, planned for Aug. 10. In total, the events raised more than $38,000 for the home last year. Ms. Bossuot is showing no indications of being overwhelmed. “There’s a lot going on this year, but I seem to work better when there’s a lot going on,” she said. In her downtime, she lends a helping hand to co-workers having computer and phone issues. It’s technology she learned to fix under the tutelage of Robert “Bobby” Walker II, WWTI’s creative services director. “I hate to admit this, but I kind of enjoy it,” she said. Mr. Walker said he isn’t surprised that Ms. Bossuot has become indispensable to her employer. “Whatever she sets her mind to, she does it very well,” he said. “And she’s always done it a step above.” Mr. Walker said he’s also admired his former co-worker’s creativity as well as her ability to promote the best idea, even if it wasn’t her own. “She was a hell of a friend to work with and she’s continued doing a great job,” he said. “She does it with a smile. It’s always fun. Regardless of how hectic it was, it was always a laugh during the day.”

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Michelle L. Capone is a board member of the Greater Watertown Jaycees.

Michelle L. Capone By SARAH M. RIVETTE TIMES STAFF WRITER

Michelle L. Capone is a Watertown native, and at 34 years old, she is working with other young professionals to help spread the word about what the north country has to offer. “It’s great to be around a group of young people who love living and working the north country,” she said. Ms. Capone is a board member of the Greater Watertown Jaycees, an organization that brings young people together for professional development and community service. She works at the Development Authority of the North Country and is a board member of the Sunrise Rotary, Jefferson Community College Alumni Association and Northern Regional Center for Independent Living. She also is a member of the Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization and as part of her work at DANC, participates in the housing and market studies

THE CAPONE FILE Age: 34 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Oldest of four siblings,including Chuck,Mark and Krista Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics from SUNY Geneseo;master’s degree in business administration from SUNY Oswego Book recommendation: “The Poisonwood Bible,”by Barbara Kingsolver Mentor: The 4-H program the organization conducts. “I’m using my skills in business and economics development to provide our community with opportunities for military folks and spouses,” she said, “whether that be activities, services or entertainment.” She began the Jacyees group in the Watertown area in 2006 after attending a similar event in Syracuse. She now is planning several events to help members of the Jaycees deal with the ongoing financial crisis and learn

how to invest wisely. Ms. Capone became involved in the FDRLO through her work at DANC and has done work on several of the housing studies the organization has completed. She says that since she has grown up in the area and been around Fort Drum her entire life, it’s rewarding to help take the growth provided by the installation and harness it for her community. She also has done work on creating the image of Drum Country and has marketed the north country as “the warmest place you’ll ever live.” “I look around the country and see where the military bases are and what they have,” she said. “What we need to do is look at what we can bring here and build on our own natural assets and create a sustainable community. It’s a large economic asset, and anything we can do to promote ourselves and bring services here will help.”

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Sunshine Dental adds imaging system, lasers Sunshine Dental PC, 140 Eastern Boulevard, Watertown, offers the latest dental techniques and equipment, general dentistry and specialized services. In the past year Sunshine Dental has added a state-ofthe-art Galileos 3D ConeBeam imaging system from Sirona Dental Systems. It is unique in Northern New York and only the second such system in the state. It is used in specialized dentistry servicessuch as implants, but will also be made available to other dental practices and physician groups. Areas of use include post-surgical analysis, spatial orientation, endodontics, pathological evaluation, periodontal disease, restorative

dentistry, TMJ analysis. Sinus and airway evaluation, orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Laser dentistry was also added in 2008. It helps to minimize pain and bleeding and leads to shorter recovery times. It is safe and FDA approved. It can be used in a variety of soft-tissue gum related procedures, and has also shown to be effective in the treatment of Herpes (cold sores), sleep apnea, hot and cold pain sensitivity, and management of gum disease. Dr. Aeklavya Panjali, owner of Sunshine Dental, continues his education and training in the most advanced dental care. His continuing education and success with dental implants has qualified him to become a diplomate of the ICOI. In addi-

tion, Dr. Panjali also recently became a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. The practice sees a growing number of patients for cosmetic dentistry , extractions, crowns and bridges, dentures (full and partial), one-visit tooth repair, one-visit root canals, and teeth whitening. Dr. Panjali is certified by the state to practice conscious IV and oral sedation dentistry. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 7798080, or visit www.sunshinedentalny.com.

and a full range of physical therapy services. In the last year IPTA has added three private treatment rooms, bringing the total to nine, plus a gym/multipurpose room. Just completed was a remodeling of the building entrance and the handicapped accessible ramp, along with a new waiting area and furniture. In October, Erin Hannink joined the patient care team of Johnna Covey, Monika Docteur and Sonya Dixon. Recently, Sarah Riddoch joined the practice as the public relations and marketing manager. The practice offers traditional and alternative hands-on treatment including myofascial release, kinesio taping, deeptissue massage and electrothermodalities. Mrs. apeutic Howard is certified in the McKenzie method of treating neck and back problems. The new gymnasium includes rehabilitative exercise equipment such as free weights and tread-

Physical therapy practice adds rooms and staff October marked the second anniversary of Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions’ move to expanded offices at 316 Sherman St., Watertown. Those two years have brought continuedexpansion of staff treatment areas. Owned and operated by Cheryl L. Howard, IPTS offers one-on-one personalized care

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Eric S. Binion is owner and founder of Super Gnarly Industries and owner, promoter and talent buyer for its Upstate Shows division. Together, they form a graphic design and concert promotion company.

Amanda Lewis, pictured at Watertown City Hall, is deputy city clerk.

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As the city of Watertown’s deputy clerk, Amanda C. Lewis is often part of the monumental moments in area residents’ lives, whether it is the birth of a child, a marriage or the death of a loved one. Since 2005, Mrs. Lewis has kept track of vital records such as birth, death and marriage certificates, along with city lawmakers’ resolutions, ordinances and laws — documents that immediately become part of the city’s history. Mrs. Lewis, who also is a marriage officer, said her duties as clerk extend beyond the list of services the city offers. “We do a lot of things that aren’t easily quantified,” she said. “People rely on our office for so many vital things ... and you know you’re able to help people.” The 27-year-old said becom❖

Age: 27 Birthplace: Stevens Point,Wis. Family: Husband Owen B.,22month-old daughter Rosalyn F. Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication and public relations from SUNY Oswego,where she graduated cum laude in 2003;associate degree in liberal arts from Genesee Community College,Batavia;1999 graduate of Watertown High School Mentor: “I’ve had a lot of people that have helped me over the years to develop into who I am today.I can’t pick just one.” Recommended book: “The Choice,” by Nicholas Sparks ing the city clerk is one of her goals now, but as a former radio DJ and a Watertown Daily Times copy editor, that career wasn’t exactly in her line of work. “The opportunity presented

itself and I thought it would be a positive career move, so I applied,” she said. The Wisconsin native said she plans to stay in the Watertown area because she’d like to raise her family here, and she’d like to set an example for young people who are thinking about moving out of the north country. “People go to college then stay away. I think it’s important to bring some of our young educated professionals back to this area because there’s a lot that it has to offer,” she said. Mrs. Lewis spends most of her time working full time at the city clerk’s office and raising her 22month-old daughter, Rosalyn F., with her husband, Owen B., but she also finds time for community service. She is a member of the Jefferson Kiwanis Breakfast Club, volunteers at the annual Relay for Life event and is involved in Concordia Lutheran Church.

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Coughlin Printing adds Web and digital services The Coughlin Printing Group, with locations in Carthage, Lowville and Watertown, has added Web site design and hosting to its traditional printing services. Packages, which start low and can grow with the clients’ businesses, can be changed and updated very easily. Options include calendars, weather and news tickers. Coughlin helps clients get domain names, set up e-mail accounts and design Web sites. Services are available to help get into the top spots on search engines such as Google. With the push of branding also comes the expansion of digital media services. Clients can get their brochures or catalogs in PDF format to send to prospective clients. Coughlin can also create digital, searchable PDF files of historical documents or legal briefs. Coughlin has a staff of service representatives and graphic designers who consult with customers on individual projects. “Our customers all have different personalities and we want to give them each a unique look that brands their entire business.” said Brian Peck, general manager. Coughlin offers papers made from 100 percent-recycled materials and even uses soy based inks. For more information and a complete list of services, see www.coughlinprinting.com.

Westelcom achievements include fiber network Westelcom, 130 Park Place, Watertown, provides Internet and related services to over 2,000 businesses and 15,000 homes in the six-county region between Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain. A subsidiary of Chazy Westport Communications, an independent telephone company founded in 1905, Westelcom employs 55 north country residents. Westelcom’s services include telephone; Internet and broadband; unlimited long distance; IP, hosted and traditional phone systems; computer networking security and file back-up; software development; domain Web hosting and design; Web optimization and e-commerce; virtual private networks and office

connectivity and collocation. Having invested over $8,000,000 in networking, switching and transport infrastructure and $750,000 in fiber optic infrastructure, the company is responding to the demand from local businesses in Watertown and Plattsburgh. In Watertown, the investment has provided multiple rings of highspeed fiber optic communications to a number of businesses. Fiber-network customers include Jefferson Community College; Immaculate Heart Central School; the Watertown Daily Times; STAT Communications; HSBC, the Paddock Arcade, SciTech, Pulmonary Associates; Planned Parenthood of Northern New York; the city of Watertown and Jefferson County. Westelcom has partnered with telecom giant Alcatel-Lucent to install a switching platform to allow for advanced IP capabilities throughout the area. The company continues its involvement with Absolutely Business Magazine (AB), yhe area’s only regionally-focused business magazine as part owner and Mr. Barton as Publisher. One of the company’s proudest accomplishments in 2008 was joining state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to fight child pornography. Westelcom ensures that its systems are not used for trafficking such material and has signed an agreement with Mr. Cuomo’s office to set standards.

Black Beaver Shavings puts livestock to bed The Black Beaver Shavings Co. Inc. was opened in November by Bill and Lisa Meyer, who, experienced in the horse and dairy industries, recognized the opportunity to develop a local shavings market. With the delivery of a Salsco shaving mill and the building of a 1,000-squarefoot storage facility, the Meyers have begun producing green shavings for use as livestock bedding. Using 8-foot pulpwood purchased from local loggers and landowners, the Meyers make green shavings for bulk sale to livestock owners in the region. The shavings are sold by the yard and can be bought at the mill site, 5660 Old State Road, Carthage. The product may also be delivered in 10-yard or 76yard loads, handled by local

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trucking contractors Marolf Truck and Excavating and Dick Meyer Trucking. Black Beaver Shavings can be reached at 778-8841 or at the plant on Old State Road in the town of Croghan.

Eric S. Binion THE BINION FILE

By CHRIS BROCK TIMES STAFF WRITER

When others complained there wasn’t much for teens to do in Northern New York, Eric S. Binion decided to do something about it. About eight years ago, he noticed a handful of area bands who were putting on shows in their garages, basements and living rooms. “Those were the people who inspired me to get things going in Northern New York,” he said. “I knew back then that people were dying for something else to do and still are today.” Mr. Binion is owner and founder of Super Gnarly Industries and owner, promoter and talent buyer for its Upstate Shows division. Together, they form a graphic design and concert promotion company. Mr. Binion became interested in the business in his late teens when he found himself traveling through the state each weekend to attend rock concerts. He said the lack of such entertainment in the Watertown area always bothered him. “I was more interested in new youthful original bands with passion and motivation versus bands that were basically just background music to a night of drinking,” he said.

Age: 27 Education: Sackets Harbor Central School and Jefferson Community College. Mentor: “My father,Steven Binion. Growing up I saw him always busy, setting up races and various other community-based events.Somehow I think his motivation and enthusiasm for setting up and promoting events locally rubbed off on me.” Favorite quote: “Without promotion something terrible happens ... nothing!”— P.T.Barnum He said it was a hard sell at first. “A lot of people associate the concert-oriented music scene with drugs, violence and a lot of negative things when, in fact, we were preaching the complete opposite of those things at our shows and providing a safe and positive environment for people of all ages,” he said. Upstate Shows has spread from Watertown to put on shows in Oswego, Syracuse and Utica and is working with promoters in Rochester and Albany to book concerts in those markets. “We’ve done shows for smaller local indie bands all the way up to Top 40 Platinum recording artists,” Mr. Binion said.

Upstate Shows also is branching out to areas besides music. It recently booked its first comedy show. Besides Mr. Binion, Super Gnarly and Upstate Shows has three other employees. Mr. Binion sees more growth in the number of bands coming to the Watertown area. “Booking agents from all levels are contacting us and asking us about Watertown,” he said. “It used to be the New York stops, besides New York City, would be Buffalo, Albany and sometimes Syracuse. Now, Watertown is getting added to a lot of our itineraries.” Mr. Binion said he gets satisfaction when youngsters get inspired after going to a concert. “I always thought that was one of the most rewarding things — that those concerts could not only bring people together, they also influence a lot of people to start bands, put out records, go on tour and get involved in other aspects of music,” he said. Super Gnarly/Upstate Shows originally was based in the Paddock Arcade and later moved to the Empsall Plaza, but will close that office. “We’re constantly traveling so much and just working out of our home offices,” Mr. Binion said.

Capital Construction notes major 2008 projects Capital Construction & Development Corp., 646 Coffeen St., Watertown, serving Northern New York since 1983, has constructed dozens of custom homes and many high-profile commercial projects. During 2008, Capital Construction completed the new Kirby Street Apartments. This six-unit housing project owned by Frontier Housing, Dexter, was featured on the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s Web site. Capital Construction also constructed a new respite home for the Disabled Persons Action Organization, a project funded in part by the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Other projects in 2008 included office renovations for Planned Parenthood of Northern New York, construction of two new shower buildings for Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County’s 4-H Camp Wabasso and renovation work for the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, St. Anthony’s Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and North Country Transitional Living Services. Capital Construction also completed new homes in Clayton, Watertown, Black River and Henderson during 2008. Last year, Capital Construction received the Northern New York Builders Exchange Excellence in Construction and Craftsmanship award for the Watertown Savings Bank branch built in Chaumont. While many of the company’s projects are in Jefferson County, Capital Construction also works in Lewis, St Lawrence, Oswego and Oneida counties. The company is constructing the 6,800square-foot Hand-In-Hand Early ChildcareCenter in Boonville and the mechanical building for the new otter exhibit at the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. For more information, contact Capital Construction at 7824004 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Troy W. Decker has been principal at Indian River High School for the past two years.

Troy W. Decker By KELLY L. REYNOLDS TIMES STAFF WRITER

PHILADELPHIA — Troy W. Decker said his favorite part of being an educator is seeing students walk across the stage at graduation. “It’s just a magical moment,” he said. Mr. Decker is in his third year as principal at Indian River High School. Before his work there, he was principal of Theresa Primary School, assistant principal at Indian River Middle School, assistant principal at the high school, technology integration specialist for Indian River and an earth science teacher at Watertown High School. Mr. Decker said that from an early age, he had the desire to continually better himself both personally and professionally. “You have to take on challenges and responsibilities,” he said. “Life is full of learning experiences and you need to step up to these challenges rather than step away. I love the appeal of having an impact on the lives of others — that is, I think, why I wanted to be an educator. I wanted to be a part of what shapes students into adults.”

THE DECKER FILE Age: 36 Birthplace: Theresa Family: Wife,Kristyn C.;daughter, Katelyn E.,6;son,Corey W.,4. Education: Bachelor of science degree in earth science education and meteorology from SUNY Brockport; master of science degree in education from SUNY Potsdam;administrative certificate from SUNY Oswego Recommended books: Wally Lamb’s “I Know This Much is True,”by Wally Lamb; “Lord of the Rings,”by J.R.R. Tolkien,and “The Tipping Point,”by Malcolm Gladwell. He said the biggest challenge of his job is balancing the various needs of students, parents, teachers and the community. “You’re in management, operations, the weather department but also responsible for educational leadership, making progress and developing our educational process,” Mr. Decker said. “But, the best part of my job is seeing success happening all around me. To have students walk across the stage, extend their hand, receive a diploma and then for me to wish them luck in life — it makes all of the late nights, stress and anxiety

very, very fulfilling.” He said he would like to pursue district-level leadership at some point in his career. “I want to continue to develop myself,” he said. “I have such a strong desire to work with kids of all ages.” Indian River Central School District Superintendent James Kettrick said Mr. Decker is a “highly organized, energetic and charismatic individual.” “He is someone who always thinks things through,” Mr. Kettrick said. “He’s patient, hardworking and conscientious. It’s been nothing but a pleasure to have Troy as principal at the high school.” Mr. Decker said he considers Mr. Kettrick one of his mentors along with former Watertown High School Principal Stephen C. Williamson. He also said he has gotten a lot of his inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s “courage, persistence and humanistic approach to leadership.” Mr. Decker is involved in local Relay for Life events along with the Children’s Miracle Network and Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo, and is an alumni of the Original Yanks Drum and Bugle Corps.

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Clayton Opera House cites successful first full year CLAYTON — In its first year of year-round operation, the Clayton Opera House drew more than 8,000 patrons from across the north country. In 2002, when the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund launched the Opera House Revival Project at the request of the Town of Clayton, it sought to preserve the building’s historical features and bring its infrastructure up to 21st century standards. The resulting $3.2 million renovation improved seating, installed heating and air conditioning, upgraded plumbing and electrical, extended the building to add amenities for performers, installed an elevator and preserved and enhanced the third floor for community activities.

The building reopened in June 2007 to postive reviews from the public and has since supported two very successful summer seasons. The 2008 season included performances by the famous Capitol Steps, Quartetto Gelato, An Evening with Groucho Marx, magician Steve Cohen, bluegrass artists Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, Jeff Tyzik conducting the Rochester Philharmonic Summer Festival Orchestra, as well as Broadway and Beyond featuring regional favorites Kathryn Ingerson, Rick Badour, Tom Anzalone and Chris Hyde-Hall. The opera house’s summer performance series has enjoyed increasing success since its development in 2002, but one of the primary goals of the Revival Project was to replicate those successes during fall, winter and spring.

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Performers included the Celtic group Boys of the Lough last March and Carlene Carter in November. Programs scheduled September through May include dance lessons, dances, movies, conferences, weddings, proms, holiday parties and meetings. Summer entertainment this year will include New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band, bluegrass band Blue Highway and country music rising star Trey Hensley and the musical “Forever Plaid.” For information and a full schedule of events, visit www.claytonoperahouse.com.

Carthage surgeon offers expanded office hours CARTHAGE — The office of Dr. David F. Rosner, general surgeon, 40 Franklin St., Suite 4, is now open until 6 p.m on weekdays and on Saturday mornings

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for in-office procedures. Dr. Rosner continues to offer surgical procedures at Lewis County General Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital and the River Hospital. “One of the biggest concerns for my patients is being able to have their surgery close to home,” he said. For over 20 years, Dr. Rosner’s practice has offered his patients the latest in surgical procedures, while providing personal oneon-one care. He offers a wide range of outpatient, in-office and inpatient surgical services for children and adults. Dr. Rosner, an expert on varicose veins, offers the region’s most advanced treatment for their removal. He also provides modern non-invasive ambulatory surgery for many other common health issues such as pain-free colono-

scopies, hemorrhoidectomies, in-office vasectomies and the removal of lumps, bumps and moles. For appointments or more information, call 493-4338.

Outpost Web site connects north products, customers NATURAL BRIDGE — The North Croghan Outpost is a new Web business launched in January to sell north country products. It has quality goods that many people have searched for and gives local providers a means to provide products, packaging and/or shipping. Items are sold individually or assembled in themed gift baskets. The list of products is available at www.northcroghanoutpost.com. Items also can be purchased by calling 783-4533. Teri Ellis is the proprietor of the Outpost, 27029 North Croghan Road.

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Carthage Federal notes responsibility in lending CARTHAGE — Carthage Federal Savings and Loan Association marks its 120th year of serving Jefferson, Lewis and southern St. Lawrence counties. Despite the financial industry’s struggle, Carthage Federal Savings has not experienced any investment portfolio write downs and says loan delinquency ratios are near all-time lows. The management and board of directors have resisted the temptation to invest in potentially higher yielding corporate bonds, subprime loans and stocks. Carthage Federal has never originated loans that borrowers cannot realistically pay back and they have never originated or sold subprime mortgages.

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ior leadership announced an environmental initiative that will serve as a platform for sustainable growth to 2020. Waste Management says garbage can create create enough energy to power more than 1 million homes. By 2020 the company expects to double that number by investing in landfill gas-to-energy and waste-to-energy combustors, developing new ones at landfills each year. Also significantly increasing is the volume of recyclable materials processed. Waste Management has won recognition for preserving and restoring wildlife habitat across North America. The company, which has 25 local employees, collects comingled recyclables for residential customers, which eliminates the need for multiple containers, and transports the material to Recycle America in Syracuse for sorting and processing. The company has front-end-loading bins and roll-off containers for construction and demolition projects. For more information call 773-5696 weekdays or go to www.wm.com.

Fuller Insurance Agency now in its 29th year CARTHAGE — Fuller Insurance Agency Inc., 110 S. School St., is in its second generation of family ownership, and in September began its 29th year. Formed in 1980 by Wilfred T. (Bill) Fuller, the agency serves all of Northern New York. Branches in Canton and Malone allow service to stretch from Lake Ontario to Lake Champlain down to Syracuse and Utica. Today, the agency maintains 14 employees in three locations, with an average tenure of over 10 years, offering all types of insurance: automobile, home, life, and business . Fuller represents dozens of insurers including two it’s been with almost since the agency’s inception: New York Central Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and Dryden Mutual Insurance Co. Fuller remains a member of NYCM’s Presidential Society, a select group of agents chosen by the company. The agency also represents larger, national carriers such as Allstate, Progressive, Travelers and Farmers as well as smaller, regional carriers including Otsego Mutual, Livingston Mutual, Ontario Insurance, Wayne Cooperative and Midstate Mutual. In addition to representing many companies, independent agents can offer many of the same services that direct writers often tout. Consumers are increasingly using services such as 24-7 billing and claims service, EFT and credit card payments, and online policy access. Fuller Insurance represents many companies that offer these services with one distinct advantage; you can still come into an office and talk with someone. To find out more, call 493-2110.

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Lori Ann Wilson Arnot By JAEGUN LEE

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CLAYTON — Lori Ann Wilson Arnot, entrepreneur and owner of the River Wellness Center, does everything from managing her small business to giving massages. “I’ve done nothing but massage therapy for eight years,” she said. “When I first came up here in the Thousand Island Park seven years ago, I carried around a massage table, three times a week; I cleaned houses, baby-sat children and did massage therapy. Then I found that my time was in such demand that I couldn’t do these extra stuff anymore and I very happily switched only to massage.” What began as a private operation grew into the River Wellness Center last May. The wellness center, which had two therapy rooms when it opened, recently expanded its operations by moving into the Catherine Hinds Spa building at

Age: 34 Birthplace: Webster Family: Husband,John S.Arnot,and two daughters,Azure I.and Ember E. Education: Earned a license of massage therapy at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland,Ore., and at the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Syracuse. Mentor: River Yoga instructor Elizabeth S.Price-Kellogg;Catherine E. Hinds,owner of American Skin Care & Spa;the Dalai Lama and Mohandas Gandhi. Recommended reading: “Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants,”by Andrew Chevallier. the end of September and now has seven therapy rooms. “I don’t feel like this is the end of the line for the wellness center. I would like to have my business on my own property. I would also like to do less massage and more business. I want

to slowly work out of it because I think I can be more effective doing the other things,” she said. She has three employees at the wellness center and plans to hire two more massage therapists this summer. “The massage we do here isn’t necessarily all just for relaxation,” she said. “A lot of the work we do here is to help improve health.” Most are in their 40s, but her clients range in age from 9 to over 80. She recommended that a normal, healthy person should get a massage at least once a month. In the summer, Mrs. Arnot said, she works six to eight hours a day, six days a week doing massage therapy and would not be able to perform if she didn’t do yoga and receive massages and acupuncture regularly. “I receive massage every other week and I go to yoga classes at least once or twice a week in the summer and up to three in

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Lori Ann Wilson Arnot, owner of River Wellness Center in Clayton, sits in her massage area overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

the winter,” she said. In her free time, Mrs. Arnot enjoys volunteering at nonprofit organizations. “One of the things I really like to do is volunteer at least two hours a week doing something,” she said. Last June, she organized a fundraiser for the local food pantry at the Clayton Opera

Jason A. Clark, director of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena, poses with maps and blueprints at his office building at 85 Robinson Road in Massena.

Joseph F. Cullen Jr. THE CULLEN FILE

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Jefferson County Sheriff John P. Burns suggests that Sgt. Joseph F. Cullen Jr. should have a bright future in a leadership role with the department. That could mean moving through the ranks of lieutenant and undersheriff, and possibly seeking election to sheriff someday. “I’m not ruling out any of that,” Sgt. Cullen said, “but I’ll have to see what is going on in my life at that time.” Sgt. Cullen became a deputy sheriff in May 1997, and attributes his career direction to his father, a retired New York state trooper. “I have been pretty fortunate in having a lot of people as mentors, but for my career, my father was the most influential. I grew up listening to him and his co-

Age: 39. Birthplace: Alexandria Bay. Family: Parents,Joseph F.and Gayle Greene Cullen;wife,the former Tanya Paulson;father of three,ages 18,14 and 11. Education: Graduate of Alexandria Central School,1987,and SUNY Canton,1989,in electrical construction. Has taken classes in criminal justice at Jefferson Community College. Recommended reading: Anything regarding outdoor life. workers talking about their experiences, and it sounded to me like a very appealing profession.” After less than six years on the job, he rose to his current rank. “I have enjoyed every aspect of my job. I thoroughly enjoyed patrol duty, so a downside of be-

ing sergeant is that I have to do more administrative work, and that doesn’t allow me to be on patrol as much.” The fulfilling part of the job is being able to provide public service, he said. “We tell our officers that if somebody is concerned about something, then we should take it seriously enough to take a look at their problem. They expect to get a job out of you, and as long as you can say that you did as much as you could for them, you can say that you have done your job.” He predicts that Jefferson County will continue to see growth, and with that, “our jobs will be getting busier.” To meet that demand, he said, the department can look forward to a continued progression in technology in “the tools we use for our jobs.”

Jason A. Clark By LORI SHULL

THE CLARK FILE

TIMES STAFF WRITER

MASSENA — From his office in the Department of Public Works building across from a broom closet, Jason A. Clark, director of the Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena, is working to renew the north country. The best way to do this, he said, is by building a four-lane highway from Watertown to Plattsburgh. “I’ve always had a sense that the north country could do better. There’s a lot of opportunity for growth, for people to do as well as they want to do,” he said. “Growth is possible, progress is possible, but it’s going to take some of our younger people to help lead that charge.” Mr. Clark left his job in the pharmaceutical industry, took what he calls a “sizable cut in

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A successful farmer may never be at a loss for work that needs immediate attention, but Marc F. Laribee is known as someone who always looks beyond the now. “He’s definitely a forward-thinking kind of guy,” said Michele E. Ledoux, executive director of the Lowville Cooperative Extension office. “He’s certainly willing to look out and beyond here and see what’s coming down from other areas.” Dairy farmers have had good reason to want to look forward now more than in recent years with the economic situation as they wonder when things will turn around. “We’re losing money on every pound of milk we make,” Mr. Laribee said. The cyclical ups and downs of the market have become more severe in recent years, he said, describing 2007-08 as an economic bubble that has burst. As the vice president of the Lowville Producers Dairy Cooperative, an organization that deals with 195 farms and more than $50 million in milk sales annually, he works through marketing agreements to get the best prices for producers. He also serves on the Agricultural Committee for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, which

THE LARIBEE FILE Age: 36 Birthplace: Lowville Family: Wife,Christina L.,prekindergarten teacher in Lowville;children,Alyssa,12; Caden,10;Sierra,8;Shayna,7;Merric,3, and Maya,2;and parents,Kay S.Laribee, retired high school physical education teacher,and George K.Laribee,retired high school foreign languages teacher. Education: Associate degree from SUNY Cobleskill,1992;bachelor of science degree in animal sciences from Cornell University,1996.“Then I got educated in the real world.” Mentor: William M.Gracey,father-in-law, who taught him how to run his personal dairy farm beginning in 1996.“We worked side by side pretty much until 2005,”he said.Mr.Laribee then purchased the farm from his father-in-law after he retired. “He’s a very honest man with a lot of integrity.We both share conservative views of the world,”he said.“He used to say,‘It doesn’t matter how much money you make,but how much you spend,’which is a pretty good lesson in these economic times.” Book he recommends: “Rediscovering God in America,”by Newt Gingrich. serves as an advisory board that shares ideas and concepts to benefit farmers. “I’m on some other things I don’t

remember half the time until I have a meeting coming up, but those are the two big ones,” he said. Although he offered many lighthearted comments and chuckled frequently during several phone interviews, it became apparent that his approach to leadership and responsibility is anything but light-hearted. “I’m not a shrink,” he said, “but you have to do a lot of listening. There may be nothing you can do to help somebody besides listen to him. Part of being a good leader is that you’re there for others. People have to know they’re not alone.” He also places a high value on gaining the trust of other farmers and those who can help them. “We lack trust in our leaders,” he said, adding that it’s also important to have “the courage to speak my mind even when it’s about something others don’t want to hear. I’m not on a board for my own good.” He said farmers need representatives of all types to be proactive and reach out to lawmakers and guide them through the legislative process “from the bottom up.” He described laws that come from the top down — without farmer input — as usually “unworkable.” Last year he hosted a tour and a panel discussion for county legislators “to educate them on what we do. It was really well received.”

Age: 34 Birthplace: Norfolk Family: Son of Arnita and Arthur C. Clark Jr.of Norfolk;brother of Renee H.Clark of Corning. Education: Bachelor’s degree from Drew University;some graduate classes at Drake University. Recommended book: “The Power Broker,”by Robert Caro. pay” and moved back to the north country to help with area development. He doesn’t miss working in pharmaceuticals, because working with the community is more rewarding, he said. Mr. Clark has been focusing his efforts on persuading local boards and politicians to support a four-lane highway with rail access through the Route 11

corridor. “If there’s ever been a need for a comprehensive push for the four-lane highway, for extended rail access, you’re never going to have a better time,” he said. He said he hopes the federal economic stimulus package will have some funds to push forward the project, which has been a topic of conversation for decades. Such a highway would pave the way for development in the area, including tourism, industry and telecommunications companies. It also would help farmers get their products out of the area faster, he said. “If people are serious about ending poverty, ending rural poverty as well as urban poverty, this is the time to do it,” Mr. Clark said. “It’s not a short fight, by any means.”

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Marc F. Laribee By STEVE LESTER

“We are getting incredible resources to make all of these positive changes. I hope that we will continue on a track of healthy and responsible choices that are good for ourselves, our children and our neighbors. It’s exciting to be a part of it and know that my children will have a better community,” she said.

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Joseph Cullen of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has been a sergeant since 1995.

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House — the Blue Jeans Ball. She also has been helping the Thousand Islands Young Leaders Organization put together community projects. This summer, Mrs. Arnot said, the River Wellness Center and the TIYLO plan to hold free fitness classes and child-care programs once a week at the Clayton Opera House.

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As if being the dean for continuing education at Jefferson Community College isn’t enough, Jill M. Bettinger seems to relish rolling up her sleeves and joining every organization in the county that greases the wheels of progress. For starters, she serves on the boards of NorthStar Career Web and SUNY Colleges of the North Country. She represented JCC on the Jefferson County Quick Response Economic Development Task Force, and she is the vice chairwoman of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee. There’s more. She is the secretary of the Workforce Investment Board and a founding member of Emerge NNY, which brought more than 200 young professionals to JCC to acquaint them with the north country’s business, recreation and cultural communities. She also is heavily involved with organizing JCC’s Entrepeneurship Day. Ms. Bettinger graduated from the Jefferson Leadership Institute in 2007 and completed the SUNY Leadership Academy as the nominee of former JCC President John W. Deans. More still. Two of her favorite activities involve the Greater Watertown Jaycees and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Country, organizations she says are “near and dear to my

THE BETTINGER FILE Age: 35 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Daughter Nealy,3;parents,two surviving grandparents who live in southern Jefferson County. Education: Bachelor’s degree in interpersonal communications from SUNY Oswego; master of business administration from Franklin University, Columbus,Ohio Mentor: Katherine F.Fenlon,former vice president of academic affairs,Jefferson Community College Recommended book: “First Things First,”by Stephen R.Covey heart.” And she’s a single mom. “I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of my extended family,” she said. She lived in the Baltimore area after graduate school, where she did everything from corporate sales work to waiting tables. Her family, which may be as extensive as her resume, lives in southern Jefferson and northern Oswego counties, so she returned in 2005 to raise her daughter near them. “After living elsewhere,” she said, “I truly have come to appreciate living in fourseasons weather, and the beauty of Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River, as well as the loving support of my extended family.”

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counting Office suggest that fresh water is an increasingly limited resource. Areas from southeastern Australia to the Southwestern United States are facing regular droughts and are seeing their agricultural and recreational sectors threatened by a lack of water. The GAO report, however, rates the north country as having a probability of drought between 0 percent and 5 percent — among the lowest level of drought threat in the country. A large percentage of the fresh water supplies of the United States flow through New York, and we are blessed with an abundance of rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. These give us opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and hanging out on the shore in the summer. In the winter, we get skiing, snowmobiling, skating, ice-fishing and building snowmen with our kids. Other places can make large investments in tourism infrastructure, but it doesn’t work without water. n The north country has outstanding schools. There are 11 public school districts in Jefferson County, five in Lewis County, and 17 in St. Lawrence County. These schools typically have average classes sizes in the low 20s, teacher turnover rates below 10 percent and consistently earn the highest measures of academic accountability in the state. According to the state Education Department’s school report cards, only one school each in Jefferson and Lewis counties had a subpar score in one accountability measure; one has already been corrected. St. Lawrence County schools were in good standing on every measure in every school district.

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Amanda L. Widrick pets her horse, Lark, at her farm in Adams. She is the editor of Bit and Bridle, a faith-based horse magazine. MELANIE KIMBLER-LAGO  WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES

William D. Hosmer is a member of the Ogdensburg Planning Board and owns property in the marina district.

Amanda L. Widrick By REBECCA MADDEN

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Amanda L. “Mandee” Widrick is making a living out of formerly hated home-school writing assignments. The 20-year-old Adams resident is the editor in chief of Bit and Bridle, a faith-based horse magazine. Ms. Widrick said going from being disinterested in the writing assignments her home-school teacher, her mother, gave her years ago to finding her passion in life has been a blessing. “I didn’t like writing for the longest time, but then I wrote poetry and entered a contest, and actually won first and second place,” she said. “I learned to love it. It was so rewarding for me.” She began writing six years ago, and just by chance found Bit and Bridle magazine. Since she loved writing and horses, she contacted then 18-yearold Emily Echols, magazine owner, and was signed on as a writer. Ms. Widrick said she never expected a career to blossom. “At the point I had been writing for Bit and Bridle for a year, she didn’t have time to write, so I took it over,” Ms. Widrick said. “I now handle public relations, a lot of the Internet and Web work.” Her responsibilities include

Age: 20 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Father,Terry L.;mother, Dawn E.;brothers,Caleb E.17,Jacob C.,14,and Samuel J.,12,all of Adams Education: Home-schooled by her mother Recommended book: “The Rise of the Dibor,”by Christopher Hopper.Ms. Widrick said she enjoys the book because it’s about raising children to be warriors,and fighting for what they believe in. overseeing eight writers who are spread out across the nation. Articles are written for the target audience of teenagers and young adults. Ms. Widrick’s biggest accomplishment thus far, she said, was an interview last fall with John Lyons, a man known as “America’s most trusted horseman.” The article featuring Mr. Lyons will appear in the next issue of Bit and Bridle. The 3,000 circulation, bimonthly publication is slowly growing, Ms. Widrick said. It is her hope to develop the advertising and writing bases enough to support a magazine larger than its current 20 pages, so it can be sold in stores. A self-described goal-oriented person, Ms. Widrick said she accepts most challenges. She

has challenged herself to have a permanent magazine office and a full staff in the north country. She credits Christopher Hopper, youth pastor at New Life Christian Church, Watertown, for giving her guidance and encouraging her never to give up. “It was probably a little over a year ago when I wasn’t sure what to do with myself,” Ms. Widrick said. “He said, ‘You have to be diligent, and you can’t be afraid to chase after something.’ I’ve seen his accomplishments; he’s a published author, a recording artist, a youth pastor, and yet he’s never been to college.” Mr. Hopper’s wife, Jennifer, played an equal part in giving her guidance, Ms. Widrick said. When she isn’t working on the magazine, Ms. Widrick spends time on the family’s eight acres of land, tending to her horses and other animals. She said she doesn’t want to be in the spotlight alone, because if it weren’t for her mother’s, youth pastor’s, God’s and other people’s encouragement along the way, she wouldn’t be where she is today. Sending a message of hope and faith to other young people is what it’s all about, she said. “Be inspired, and get out there to do what you love,” she said.

William D. Hosmer By MAX R. MITCHELL

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OGDENSBURG — When William D. Hosmer, 29, looked at the empty lot that used to be the Tackle Box Marina along the Oswegatchie River, he saw potential. “Back then there was no one interested and I thought it was a good business project. If we could get something moving, when we do, it’s going to be a good business,” Mr. Hosmer said. He said his plans are to put in a bait and tackle shop, two apartments and a small concession store when the land is ready for redevelopment. In June, Mr. Hosmer became the youngest member of the city Planning Board, but joining the board was only the latest in a long list of leadership and community activities. Mr. Hosmer teaches skiing at Whiteface Mountain and is a member of the Next Wave group for young professionals. He also sits on the Kiwanis Club board of directors and the St. Lawrence County and city Republican committees. Although he said he is not the youngest member of all of these groups, he is definitely in the minority because of his age, he said. Mr. Hosmer also is part of an active Ogdensburg family. His father, Dale, is a dentist and his

Birthplace:Ogdensburg Family:Full brother,28,a state trooper in Albany;half brother,14; half sister,8;mom,dad,stepmother and stepfather all in Ogdensburg. Recommended books:“Images of America Ogdensburg”by David Martin and “Fort la Presentation”by James Reagen.“These books allow you to learn and see the history of Ogdensburg.I feel it is important to understand the history of where you live if you want to make progress and change in that area.I would encourage anyone to learn more about the history of the town or city in which they live.” Role model:Clifford M.Montroy,an Ogdensburg resident and member of the Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club.“Cliff Montroy was a huge role model in my life. Cliff gave me my first job umpiring baseball for the Kiwanis youth leagues.Cliff was more than a boss;he was a friend who always had time to talk and give me advice.Cliff dedicated much of his time to the community and to the youth of Ogdensburg.I hope I can reach people and inspire them the way he did me.” mother, Donna Reagen, stepfather, Jim Reagen, stepmother, Robin, and two siblings all live in the city, and another brother is a state trooper in Albany. “I think the city needs younger people to take leadership roles,” he said. “I think the

north country has the potential to grow while holding on to the values we have already, like family and the outdoors. We need to hold on and improve our way of life and our economy to keep people here. It is what we need to do and I think it will be done.” During Mr. Hosmer’s time on the Planning Board, the group has taken a more active role. “Instead of waiting for a site plan review, we’re turning the board into a board that plans for the future and how it should be developed,” he said. “I want Ogdensburg to be a better place for kids to grow up and live in.” Mr. Hosmer’s property is in the heart of the city’s dormant marina district. The city has started making progress on its efforts to redevelop the land and stimulate businesses like Mr. Hosmer’s. Several leaky gas tanks were removed recently from some properties, including Mr. Hosmer’s, and the city applied for a grant to aid in any further cleanup that is needed. Mr. Hosmer said he is waiting for the ground to thaw before he can begin working on his business. “In the long term, I was thinking maybe to put in a restaurant, but that’s down the road a ways. First we need to get it open,” he said.

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Roger R. Howard is the ownerof Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Jason E. Brown, owner of Be Free Artistry, works on a painting in his studio in the Empsall Plaza, Watertown.

Roger R. Howard By DAVID C. SHAMPINE TIMES STAFF WRITER

Roger R. Howard is the owner of Howard Orthotics and Prosthetics at 316 Sherman St., Watertown. “I design, fabricate and fit all forms of artificial limbs, casts and braces, for all ages, from infants to the elderly. The oldest client I’ve had was a 105-yearold woman, and she was still walking. We cover the full gamut. Devices are geared toward the clients’ abilities and activity levels; we try to assimilate our clients back into their everyday life. Our focus is on results; that’s the biggest thing. If we get results, we are doing a good job.” Mr. Howard said he works closely with physicians and other health care providers. “We are a part of the rehab team. I have the best of both worlds: I work with people, and there is the manufacturing component. ... I get to build things.” He employs a technician who makes fabrications. He said he is the only certified orthotics and prosthetics person who is avail-

THE HOWARD FILE Age: 38 Birthplace: Alexandria Bay;grew up in Antwerp Family: Parents,John and Toni Howard,now of Alexandria Bay; wife,the former Cheryl Holmes;four children,Ashley,13,Noelle,11,Raymond,5,and Robert,3. Education: Indian River Central School,1988;bachelor of arts degree in economics,St.Lawrence University,1992;Northwestern University, Chicago,certification in prosthetics, 1994,and certification in orthotics, 1997. Recommended books: “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families,”by Stephen R.Covey,and “Who Moved My Cheese,”by Spencer Johnson. Mentor: Donald W.Holmes or Northern Orthopedic Laboratory Inc. able five days a week in Watertown. There are two others in the city, but not on a full-time basis, he said. His mentor, he said, was Donald W. Holmes, Northern Orthopedic Laboratory Inc., who has

offices in Watertown, Ogdensburg and Potsdam. “I got interested in the field when I worked for him between semesters when I was in college. I went to college to become an engineer, for fabricating and designing, and that is when I started to gravitate toward this field.” In 2006, he and wife purchased the building on Sherman Street, a former law office, where they operate two separate businesses, but where they work hand-in-hand under one roof. Mrs. Howard operates Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions. Mr. Howard has a positive outlook about the future of the north country. “I see this as a growing, evolving community. There are an influx of people and money into the area because of Fort Drum. That brings good and bad facets and issues. On the good side, educated people are coming in, and companies are opening here, providing new opportunities that are allowing the younger people who graduate from college to stay here.”

Jason E. Brown By ROBERT BRAUCHLE TIMES STAFF WRITER

Jason E. Brown stood in the baking sun last summer on an extended boom lift, three stories above the J.B. Wise parking lot. On the second day he began applying paint to the 4,600square-foot stucco wall on the Empsall Plaza building, someone shouted up to him, “What are you doing? You’re ruining Watertown.” “I thought it was a friend just joking around,” the Watertown native said. “Then I realized they were serious. The whole time I was painting I kept that in the back of my mind.” After burning through 68 gallons of paint, Mr. Brown created the mural that, he says, is dedicated to Jefferson County, the war and the soldiers fighting for freedom. “That person never gave it a chance, and that’s something that kept me going the whole time I was painting,” he said. “It’s not just about what’s on

THE BROWN FILE Age: 28 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Father,Edward E.;mother, Sharon,both of Watertown. Education: Watertown High School, 1999;bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Le Moyne College,Syracuse,2005. Mentor: Jacqueline Belfort-Chalat, professor of fine arts and founding chairwoman of the Visual Arts Department at Le Moyne.“She really took me under her wings and really showed me what it means to be an artist.” Recommended book: “A Fan’s Notes,”by Frederick E.Exley. the wall. I want people to think about what’s on that wall and what it means to them and where the country stands now.” Mr. Brown operates his company, Be-Free Artistry, in a ground-floor studio in the Empsall building, 122 Court St. He’s

joined by other painters and potters who sublet space in the office. Mr. Brown said he enjoys incorporating illusionism into his paintings, melding two images so they overlap and coincide with each other. Since returning to Watertown after a few years in Denver, Mr. Brown joined the North Country Artists Guild board of directors. “Our mission really is to create a center for the arts,” he said. “We feel like there’s room to revive the arts in this area and we think we’re setting ourselves up to make it happen.” Mr. Brown said that painting another outdoor mural — even if it’s not to the scale of the Empsall mural — would be ideal. “That would be a dream,” he said. “I don’t have people knocking down my door right now, but that would be what I strive for.” Mr. Brown’s work can be viewed at www.befreeartistry.com.

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Women’s Way to Wellness a success story at hospital CARTHAGE — Calendar year 2008 was a year of change for Carthage Area Hospital. It was the first full year of providing care in its new building. Over the past year, the hospital experienced unsurpassed increases in patient utilization of the Women’s Way to Wellness Center. In September 2007, the hospital opened a new maternity center to include family-centered birthing rooms. The patient suites have private bathrooms, Jacuzzis or therapeutic jet showers for ultimate relaxation, plasma television, wireless Internet access and accommodations for a family member to stay overnight. In addition, the center offers private access to the state-of-the-art surgical

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River Bend Alpacas offers goods, supplies, tours Among the tall pines just outside Croghan, multi-colored alpacas make their home at River Bend Alpacas. These animals are native to South America’s Andes Mountains. For the past nine years, Ellen and Bob Chamberlain have raised alpacas. What began with a herd of three has grown to 20, with an additional eight due this summer. The alpacas are raised mainly for their soft, luxurious fiber,, sheared once a year. The fleece is made into roving for hand spinning, yarn and many warm products that Ellen sells in her River Bend’s Fiber Studio/Gift Shop. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, or

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Feb. 17 marked the end of the station’s traditional analog transmissions. For thousands of viewers, the change meant a much better picture and a chance to see the Fox station for the first time. The stations appear as 7-1 (WWNY/CBS) and 7-2 (WNYF/Fox). Digital broadcasts mean better pictures and sound and an increasing amount of programming in high definition TV. In order to get digital stations, a viewer needs either a digital TV

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or a traditional TV with a converter box. Based on the station’s early experience with all digital TV, to best receive the signal, viewers need a combination VHF/UHF antenna. For many people, a rooftop antenna is the best choice. For more information on what antenna to buy and how to set it up, go to www.antennaweb.org. The station continues to broadcast an analog Fox signal from its Watertown and Massena transmitters, and holds a

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Maternity program grows at Lewis County General LOWVILLE — There were 277 babies delivered at Lewis County General Hospital in 2008 , compared with 211 the previous year and a historic low of 26 in its first year, 1931. The highest number was 454 in 1957. Since the birthing program began, approximately 21,944 babies have been born at Lewis County General. With a current county population of just over 26,000, the hospital has been involved with the growth and expansion of the past 78

years. An increase of 82 percent is noted in the last five years, Over the years the maternity department has been expanded and modernized. The addition of the two labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum luxury suites in 1993 have helped to make the department a modern, high tech and comfortable. A special dinner is served to the new parents following the birth. Each new baby is given a knitted hat donated by local crafters. Each baby also gets a handmade baby blanket created and donated by Tug Hill Quilters, Brookside Quilters or the Grace Episcopal Church of Copenhagen. The Women’s Health Center is staffed by Dr. Josefina TanDomingo and Dr. Gerard Craw-

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Livingston Insurance founded by NNY native The Livingston Insurance Agency Inc. was founded by Jan Rogers in 1991. She is a native of the north country who grew up in Ellisburg and graduated from Belleville Henderson Central School. Ms. Rogers has 30 years in the insurance profession and serves clients throughout the north country. LIA represents over 20 insurance companies, including Countryway, Erie & Niagara, Travelers, National Grange Mutual, Preferred Mutual, New York Central Mutual, North Country Insurance Company, Allegany Co-Op, Dryden Mutual and Chautauqua Patrons. Livingston Insurance Agency Inc. is a full-service agency offering all lines of coverage, including auto, homeowner, snowmobile, motorcycle, ATV and every type of business, life, and long-term care. Representing many companies with a good reputation for insuring farms, LIA has developed a specialty niche for small, medium and large farms. Emergency claim services are available 24 hours a day by calling the office at 1 (877) 243-0260. To schedule an in-home comprehensive, no obligation review of your current insurance policies, call Jan S. Rogers at Livingston Insurance Agency Inc. 1 (877) 243-0260 or e-mail him at [email protected]. The office is at 4638 Genesee St., Geneseo.

KeyBank remains strong, invests in north country KeyBank is one of New York’s largest financial institution. It is a subsidiary of KeyCorp, a national bank-based financial services company with assets of approximately $105 billion. KeyBank has 23 branch locations in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Franklin counties with more than 120 employees. The north country comprises a large portion of Key’s Central New York District, led by district president Stephen D. Fournier. Key’s north country management team consists of Margaret Soderquist and Andrew Gray, retail banking; Deborah Sephton and Randy Beach, business banking; Steven Pierce, commercial banking; Mary Siver-Walters, Key Private Bank; and David Soderquist and John Hamilton, Key Investment Services LLC. In 2008, the Central New York District continued to be one of the top performing districts throughout KeyCorp’s 13-state footprint, with increased deposits and market share. Key expanded its mortgage group by adding five employees and plans to hire two more mortgage producers in the north country this year. Additionally, the bank invested in the revitalization of its branch network, with significant renovations and technological upgrades to its Fort Drum and Winthrop branches. Key’s Teller 21 system was installed at all north country KeyBank branches, which allows employees to provide more timely, relevant service to clients. Key also underscored its commitment to the local health care sector through financing of various projects. KeyBank is a leader in community involvement and a strong proponent for economic growth. The bank’s commitment takes many forms, including charitable contributions, civic leadership and volunteerism. In 2008, Key held its 18th Annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day when the majority of branches closed at noon, allowing employees to volunteer their time to work on area community service projects. KeyBank employees coordinated various activities and programs at the Thousand Islands Habitat for Humanity, Pine Grove Senior Housing, Brookside Senior Living Center and Salvation Army chapters in Ogdensburg and Massena.

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Bernier, Carr emphasizes community involvement Bernier, Carr & Associates, a member of The Bernier Carr Group, has the largest architecture and engineering design firm north of Syracuse, with offices in Watertown, Syracuse and Buffalo. With continuous yet cautious growth, the firm now consists of 112 people. Bernard H. Brown, Jr., CEO, cited work for local community support organizations such as the Disabled Persons Action Organization, Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, Credo, North Country Transitional Living, the Mental Health Association of Jefferson County, Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, the Development Association of the North Country, Clayton Improvement Association and Frontier Housing Corp. The firm continues to place strong emphasis on its summer internship program.

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HARRISVILLE — Decker Heating & Construction, 7503 state Route 3, has installed over 1,400 furnaces since 1993, when Ken Decker began his business specializing in classic outdoor wood furnaces by Central Boiler of Green Bush, Minn. With the renewed interest in wood heating, Decker offers an

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CARTHAGE — Dr. J. Richard Meagher, 40 Franklin St., Suite 3, has been offering general dental care to residents of the tri-county area since February 1988 and has a staff of six, up from four in 2003 and three a decade ago. He reports that digital radiology and paperless records are becoming prominent and that his practice has “grown as technologies have changed.” The next five years will “show continued growth as the economy allows,” he writes. Dr. Meagher’s office business area has been computerized and all sterilization autoclaves have been updated. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; the office is closed Wednesdays. Its phone number is 4931581.

Curves of Watertown will participate in the 11th annual Curves Food Drive this month to benefit local food banks. Over the past five years, nearly 50 million pounds of food was distributed to communities all over the world through the Curves Food Drive. Curves of Watertown also is waiving its normal service fee for any new member who brings in a bag of non-perishable groceries and joins between March 9 and March 28. “The Curves Food Drive is always exciting,” said Sissy Colello, owner of the Watertown club at 1511 Washington St. “We have a chance to help so many people at a time when the food banks are lowest.” Others wishing to donate may drop off non-perishable food items at Curves Monday through Friday during business hours through March. For more information, call Curves of Watertown at 222-7122. Curves works every major

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deep tissue, hot stone, CranioSacral, massage for pregnancy and couples’ fireside massage. No registration or reservations are needed for yoga or Pilates classes. Tai Chi classes are preregistered. Most classes are an hour to 90 minutes, ongoing, and no registration is required, unless noted. Participants will feel most comfortable in light, loose and comfortable clothing, Ms. Merrick said. There is a changing room, and studio mats, blocks, straps and all Pilates equipment is provided, though participants may bring their own such equipment. Beginners are always welcome to any yoga, Pilates or tai chi classes. If you have specific questions, call ahead to speak with an instructor. Open Sky Healing Arts Center is open Monday through Saturday with morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. Call 376-2256 for appoinments or more information.

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Alicia Dewey poses near the Clayton public dock on Riverside Dr ive. She works for the town supervisor and is one of the founders of TYLO.

Alicia M. Dewey By JAEGUN LEE

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Alicia M. Dewey is the main organizer and co-founder of the Thousand Islands Young Leaders Organization. Not only does she work fulltime as executive assistant to the Clayton town supervisor, but she also writes grant applications for several municipalities and has been a member of the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department since 1998. So where does she find time to lead TIYLO? “It’s weekend and nights,” Ms. Dewey said. “Sometimes people like me work better under pressure.” TIYLO officially launched in April, and the group has held eight public meetings all over the Thousand Islands region to give young professionals an opportunity to participate in economic and community development. The group has 12 members on its steering committee. “Our ultimate goal is to not just help the community but to benefit other people my age to hopefully make them feel that being involved in their community and knowing what’s going on is important, too,” Ms. Dewey said.

Age: 29 Birthplace: Depauville Family: Father,David;sister,Jessica Education: Bachelor’s degree in history,St.Lawrence University;associate degree in paralegal and business administration,Jefferson Community College Mentor: “Every person I meet on a daily basis is a mentor for me because whether in a good way or a bad,they have an effect on how I move forward.” Recommended book: “The Last Lecture,”by Randy Pausch TIYLO does not receive any outside funding, and Ms. Dewey said most of the operational costs come out of the members’ pockets. “We’re not nonprofit, we are no-profit,” she said. “One of our goals is to get our official notfor-profit status.” The young leaders organization is working on several longterm projects, including a community garden for LaFargeville Central School, a playground project in Theresa and a free fitness program for adults and children. The organization also hosted the

Clayton-Orleans Ice Jam held Feb. 20 to 22. “I think the north country is moving forward despite the economy,” Ms. Dewey said. “The future of the north country is definitely bright.” However, she said, she believes the region can be more attractive to young professionals. She said a good way to prevent “brain drain” is to encourage young people to participate in local politics. “The local government entities need to invite us when making decisions. We are the ones who are going to be dealing with the businesses that are brought in. We are going to be the ones impacted the most by the changes that are being made. We should be invited to the table in some shape or form.” She also said she hopes that organizations like TIYLO can help steer the community in a positive direction and encourage young people to stay. “If you get people our age active in the community, then it’s going to be not only a nice place to live but also a fun place to live where people feel comfortable and want to stay and want to work.”

J. Justin Woods is the city of Ogdensburg’s director of planning and development .

J. Justin Woods By MAX R. MITCHELL

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OGDENSBURG —Sitting in front of a group of residents and local historians who have lived their entire lives in the north country, Ogdensburg Planning and Economic Development Director J. Justin Woods had to keep the group focused on finding historic material to design the entrance of the new visitor center. Although Mr. Woods has been in the north country for less than a year, he has been charged with not only planning the new visitor center, but also guiding the future of a city and region with a history that stretches back more than 250 years. “While I will never know as much about this community as people who’ve spent their entire lives here, I bring a set of skills that can help them draw from the past to build a better future,” Mr. Woods said. “My role is a facilitator to help achieve what a community wants.” Along with taking the lead on several development projects and creating a community-oriented planning strategy for the city, Mr. Woods founded Next Wave, a group that engages young professionals in social activities and civic responsibilities. Mr. Woods said he started the group after attending an event

Age: 29 Birthplace: Lowell,Mass. Family: parents John and Jill and brother Josh. Role model: former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. “He’s a man of integrity.I appreciate the way he balances his profession, civic and family life.I find him to be tremendously competent and inspiring.” Recommended books: “The Years of Lyndon Johnson”and “The Power Broker:Robert Moses and the Fall of New York,”both by Robert Caro. “Caro has a tremendous way of telling history by understanding how people use power to achieve their aims.Its important to understand what it takes to get things done and be successful.” on sustainability that drew fewer than five people under 40 years old. “It occurred to me that while the symposium was about sustainability, the process would never be sustainable unless it got young people interested,” he said. “It’s tremendously important for young people to get involved. I founded Next Wave to help young professionals to get involved in civic affairs. My hope is to begin to engage the

broader community in initiatives to get involved and to learn to be the future leaders of community.” Mr. Woods has been an active leader for almost a decade. In 2000, while a student at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt., he ran for state legislature after a local farmer told him to “shut up and run.” Although Mr. Woods won the Democratic primary, he lost the general election to the incumbent in a three-way race. The experience led Mr. Woods to his first jobs in planning and government. “I used to be a Democrat, now I’m a bureaucrat,” Mr. Woods said. After a year at Cornell University’s City and Regional Planning graduate program, Mr. Woods started a planning and consulting business and worked for a number of cities and towns across the state. He settled in Ogdensburg with his fiancé, Jillian Weet. They plan to marry in Jamaica in June and Mr. Woods offered an invitation to anyone who would like to come. “I just got here, I have no plan to go anywhere else,” Mr. Woods said. “I want to continue to help Ogdensburg thrive and wherever that leads me, the future holds.”

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Kristyna S. Mills, chief assistant district attorney, poses in her office in the Jefferson County office building.

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Nicholas J. Vaugh, an Ogdensburg City Council member and a student at Clarkson University, poses at Clarkson's Technology Advancement Center.

Kristyna S. Mills By BRIAN KELLY TIMES STAFF WRITER

Prosecutor Kristyna S. Mills gets her motivation from a side of crime seldom portrayed in an hourlong courtroom drama on television. “My inspiration comes from crime victims,” she said. “Seeing the fortitude that they proceed with makes me come to work with a smile on my face, because this kind of work is so important. I can really be proud of it. I can sleep at night.” Mrs. Mills is the chief Jefferson County assistant district attorney, joining the office in 1994 and becoming chief assistant to District Attorney Cindy F. Intschert in 2000. Her responsibilities include prosecuting many violent felony crimes and most of the county’s drug felonies and handling many appeals, among other duties. The job involves long hours and pay that is not what an attorney could make in private practice. But the job has not pre-

THE MILLS FILE Age: 38 Birthplace: Syracuse Family: Husband, James, is Watertown city comptroller. Two children, ages 8 and 6. Education: Bachelor’s degree in politics from Ithaca College; law degree from Syracuse University School of Law. Book recommendation: “The Lords of Discipline,”by Pat Conroy vented Mrs. Mills from sharing the knowledge she has acquired with others. She teaches at the police academy and at schools for judges, has taught seminars on animal cruelty and is an adjunct professor teaching law at Columbia College on Fort Drum, among other assignments. She has volunteered with Youth Court and is the treasurer of the board at First Step Day Care. “I really enjoy teaching, especially teaching young police officers,” Mrs. Mills said. “If you

teach them to do a better job on the road, they do a better job for you and your job becomes easier. I think that’s important.” She said she believes that with the expansion of Fort Drum and the growth in business that has accompanied it, “the north country can have a bright future and can continue to be a very fast-growing county.” But the growth also can bring additional challenges for prosecutors. “Unfortunately, over the past few years we’ve seen a growth in violent crimes, and we all have to work together to keep that under control,” she said. Mrs. Mills credits Mrs. Intschert for teaching her how to be an effective prosecutor while balancing the requirements of the law with the needs of the victim. “I think my boss inspires me to achieve the things she’s achieved,” she said. “She’s had a wonderful career path. She certainly teaches me something every day.”

Nicholas J. Vaugh By DAVID WINTERS TIMES STAFF WRITER

OGDENSBURG — Nicholas J. Vaugh wanted to ensure his generation had a voice in city government, so he decided to run for the City Council. A staunch Republican, he won one of three available seats for a four-year term in 2007. Just over a year in office, he said he believes that voice is being heard by his counterparts on the council when offering input on various projects or proposals before them. “I wanted to play a role in the future of this community,” Mr. Vaugh said. “I chose to get involved and make a difference here.” The political newcomer has focused his efforts on bolstering economic development in the city, along with redeveloping the waterfront. During the day, he’s attending classes at Clarkson Univer-

THE VAUGH FILE Age: 21 Family:Parents,Lynn S.and Cheryl Vaugh;sisters,Jesse and Michelle Education: Junior at Clarkson University,Potsdam,majoring in entrepreneurship and political science Mentor: Michael Nicholas,grandfather Recommended book: “Business Stripped Bare,”by Richard Branson. sity, Potsdam, to earn bachelor’s degrees in entrepreneurship and political science. He’s active on campus, participating in Clarkson’s student government, serving as freshman class president and freshman senator. He’s also helped form two student businesses that design apparel and an advertising company that e-mails promotions and other information to businesses in Potsdam and

Canton. He plans to continue his education at Clarkson in graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in business administration. Mr. Vaugh is helping to create a fund at Clarkson to award scholarships to north country students interested in entrepreneurship. He envisions starting an entrepreneurship summer camp in Ogdensburg to teach middle and high school students the values of business and owning a business. “The mom-and-pop shops, they’re the backbone of the county,” he said. Mr. Vaugh is on the board of directors for the Fort LaPresentation Association and is a member of the St. Lawrence County Community Development program. He is organizing a Young Republicans Club for the county.

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Rosner Financial assists businesses, individuals CARTHAGE — Mea Melberg Rosner is the founder and senior partner of Rosner Financial Group, 255 State St. Mrs. Rosner moved to Carthage in 1991 and has been providing financial services to the north country since 1993. Mrs. Rosner graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1990. She started working for Smith Barney Financial Services in Utica, where she specialized in small business retirement plans. In 1994, she moved to HSBC Bank in Watertown, where she worked as a financial adviser. Mrs. Rosner was promoted to vice president and became a portfolio manager for the trust department, where she was responsible for managing more than $50 million. In 2001, after taking a year off for the start of her family, she formed her own independent financial advisory business, Rosner Financial Group. Rosner Financial Group provides advice and financial services, specializing in small businesses, retirement plans and college planning. It may be contacted at 493-7777 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Production boost forecast by Otter Creek Winery PHILADELPHIA — Otter Creek Winery, 33109 Ruder

Road, founded in 2006, produces 4,000 gallons a year and expects a 30 percent increase this year, reports company Presidetn Kyle Hafermann. The company, which makes wines and related gifts, employs three people and expects to double that number by a next year. In addition to increased production, more varieties of wines are expected to be added. In the next three years the company expects to more than triple annual production to 15,000 gallons. The product is sold at the wintery and statewide at wine shows and farneres markets. Expansion of a wine trail and the possibility of one day selling wine in grocery stores are among the projected improvments.

Cuddle Clips Pet Salon gives individualized care LOWVILLE — Cuddle Clips Pet Salon, 5414 Shady Ave., provides professional pet grooming services for all breeds of dogs and cats. Shop owner and pet groomer Flossie Malbouf pursued a career in pet grooming and styling driven by her love for animals. She received her professional pet grooming certification and pet first aid at the Rochester Institute of Dog Grooming. While New York State currently has no certification requirements, and groomers can

be self-taught, Ms. Malbouf reports she wanted to “do it right.” Pet grooming is done to pet owners’ specifications or “by the book” for specific breeds. Shedding breeds like Labradors, beagles and huskies are given a Deshed treatment with their grooming at no extra charge. Cuddle Clips also offers individual services like “pawdicures,” which remove excess fur from foot pads (reducing tracked in dirt and ice balls in winter) and includes nail clipping. The service can also include filing of nails. The salon also sells pet grooming supplies, treats and gift items Cuddle Clips specializes in private grooming sessions and quality styling. Cuddle Clips Pet Salon is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 until the last appointment. Appointments are generally needed in advance for full grooming sessions.

Foy insurance agency has 3 offices in Lewis County The Foy Agency, Inc. is a family-owned, third-generation independent insurance agency in its 60th year. Founders Francis and Rosemary Foy operated the business out of their home in Deer River. Around 1960 they purchased the former school building in Deer River and operated from

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Small-business center helped over 800 in 2008 The mission of the Small Business Development Center at Jefferson Community College is to aid the small-business community in resolving organizational, financial, marketing, technical and other business-related issues. This past year the center counseled over 800 individuals and provided training seminars. Services are free and confidential. Call 782-9262 for more information.

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Kenneth M. Lawrence Jr. By JOANNA RICHARDS TIMES STAFF WRITER

A strong family tradition of public service, a willingness to step forward when called and a deep dose of humility have guided Hounsfield’s youngest town councilman through his first term in office. Kenneth M. Lawrence Jr., now 29, was just 25 when he was elected in the fall of 2005. “I was actually asked by my grandfather to serve on the Republican Committee for the town,” he said. “It was kind of a crunch-type year; it was hard to find someone” to run for office. ”The Republican Committee asked if I’d be interested in running.” Mr. Lawrence put $300 into his campaign and said he was “very surprised” when he won, a seeming confirmation of comedian Woody Allen’s conviction that 80 percent of success is just showing up. Just before his election in 2005, Mr. Lawrence told the Times that “I like to set an example for young people and give a voice to my age group.” Still, Mr. Lawrence is open about the challenges he’s faced

THE LAWRENCE FILE Age:29 Birthplace:Watertown Family:Wife,Kristen Lawrence;son Eden 3;daughter,Stella,1 Education:Attended Jefferson Community College for two years before leaving to manage his family’s farm, Lawrence Dairy Farm Mentor:His grandfather,James Lawrence Sr., “I’m following in his footsteps in the political field and his invovlement in the community.” on the council. “Being young and getting in as early as I did, it’s taken almost two years to get the hang of how budgets run,” he said. In deference to the greater experience of other council members, Mr. Lawrence said he has tried to approach his duties in a spirit of service rather than in pursuit of an agenda. That has, at times, been a dififcult balancing act, given the strong opinions of some of his family members who are active in town and Jefferson County business. Three generations of Lawrences serve in the Sackets Harbor Fire Co., including the

councilman, who has been an emergency management technician there for 10 years. His father, Kenneth M. Lawrence Sr., grandfather, James L. Lawrence Sr., and uncle, Randy L. Cloe, led an effort to split the company’s two stations into separate corporations, which has caused bitter dispute within the company, and between it and members of the village of Sackets Harbor Board of Trustees. On that issue, “I’ve been open-minded” said the councilman, though he said his sympathies lean toward separation. At 29, Mr. Lawrence is busy not only with his EMT and Town Council duties, but with Lawrence Dairy Farm, which he runs with his mother and uncle, and a busy home life with a wife and two children. Nearing the end of his first term in office, he’s also starting to sound a bit like a politician: “I’m very interested in starting my second four-year term,” he said, naming more green energy in Hounsfield and “a commonground decision on the fire department” as goals.

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POTSDAM — Hollis A. Easter is the kind of guy who starts listing his interests and sort of never stops. To name just a few of his hobbies: Hiking, bagpiping, karate, folk dancing, aviation, gardening ... and on it goes. So it may be no surprise that, after graduating from Swarthmore College with bachelor’s degrees in computer science and music, Mr. Easter ended up coming home to a job as a jack of all trades. As hot line coordinator for Reachout of St. Lawrence County, he trains and leads a small army of volunteers and runs many of the myriad aspects of managing the only 24/7 crisis counseling hot line north of Albany. That means sometimes Mr. Easter is programming software, recruiting and training college students or cooking dinner for everyone in Reachout’s Potsdam headquarters, all in one day. “If you can imagine it, we’ve gotten a call about it,” Mr. Easter said. “I might not have a degree in psychology, but I use my degrees in computer science and music every day. What is getting up to teach people other than performance and improvisation?” Mr. Easter, whose mother, Karen Butler Easter, co-founded Reachout in 1977, practically grew up in the hot line’s offices. He designed and built the nonprofit’s first computer network when he was 12, and considered

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27367 PERCH LAKE ROAD, WATERTOWN

dining room, living room, 2 full baths; large private master bedroom suite that’s over looks the lower formal living room. The entire kitchen has recently been redone with all new cabinetry, granite look counter tops, Top of the line appliances, lighting, sink, faucets and breakfast bar. The dining area also has patio doors that lead to private upper sundeck and lower deck leading to 6 person spa. The lower level features large sunshine filled vaulted ceiling formal living room with gleaming hardwood floors and a vary large granite fireplace to enjoy on those cold winter nights. 3 bedrooms open game room with room for pool table, Entry foyer with computer nook. Detached 5 stall heated garage is a paradise with inside storage area for all the toys you can imagine and a wall of work benches. Very large front & back yards to enjoy. Also there is a fenced in ground pool & party patio area. Home is in the General Brown School District. Seller is related to listing agent

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it a rite of passage when he finally was able to answer his first call there at age 18. He took the job as hot line coordinator in 2004, after spending a year as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow at the Institute of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland, where he studied Scottish music and culture. “In college, I came home every summer and volunteered at the hot line during the day,

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Age:28 Birthplace/hometown:Born in Malone,raised in Potsdam Family:Mother,Karen Butler Easter, is co-founder and executive director of Reachout of St.Lawrence County; father,Stephen J.Easter,is principal law clerk to St.Lawrence County Judge Jerome J.Richards. Education:Graduated from Potsdam High School in 1999,after scoring a perfect 1600 on the SAT and becoming an Eagle Scout.Graduated from Swarthmore College,Swarthmore, Pa.,in 2003 with bachelor’s degrees in music and computer science.Led the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland on two tours of Spain and received his senior certificate from the Institute of Piping in Glasgow, Scotland,in 2004. Recommended book:“Getting Things Done,”by David Allen. Person who inspires him:President Barack Obama.“For the first time in my life,I see many people of my generation feeling like they can make a difference in their communities and their nation,and I trace a lot of it back to Obama’s campaign.”

and practiced bagpipes at night,” Mr. Easter said. “But when I got to Scotland, all these pipers thought I was ‘just another Yank trying to steal our music.’ ... I ended up getting to know the very best pipers in the world on a personal basis.” Now, Mr. Easter is the youngest board member for Contact USA, the policymaking body for hot lines nationwide, and was recently selected as a member of the state Suicide Intervention Skills Training Consortium. “This is a job you need to do with a sense of mission,” he said. “I don’t think you can choose to be a leader. ... I think it just reflects a certain inability to say no.” Mr. Easter also has kept up with his musical interests since his return to the north country. He starred as Henry Higgins in the Community Performance Series’ 2008 production of “My Fair Lady” and is a soloist for St. Lawrence University Chorus, Canton. He’s also determined to share his love of the outdoors, as vice chairman for outings for the Laurentian Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. In addition, he edits reviews of everything from jackets to outdoor stoves for BackpackGearTest.com in his free time. “When push comes to shove, north country people are really good. This is a place where people are looking out for each other. It’s great to see that. It’s heartening and it’s humbling,” he said.

The north country is the place to be for fisheries biologist Christopher C. VanMaaren. From salmon and walleye in Lake Ontario, to steelhead runs in Sandy Creek, to ice fishing in the Indian River lakes and the well-known diversity of the St. Lawrence River, “you really could not design a fishery better,” he said. “As far as fresh-water fishing, we’re top-notch.” As a fisheries biologist for the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Region 6, Mr. VanMaaren, who lives in LaFargeville and works out of the DEC’s Watertown office, not only appreciates the area’s wealth of resources, but also helps safeguard them for the future. His work focuses on New York state’s fish, the brook trout, in inland waters, excluding Lake Ontario and its tributaries. His tools include stocking waterways, improving habitat and tweaking regulations when needed. “The objective is to

Age:39 Birthplace:Fairport Family:Wife,Brianna Taing;two sons:Vincent,4,Nelson,2 Education:Bachelor’s degree in science and fisheries with a minor in business management,Oregon State University;Master of Science degree in fisheries with a minor in business management from North Carolina State University Recommended Reading:“The Omnivore’s Dilemma,”by Michael Pollan both provide better fishing and also to conserve the resource for the future,” he said. Part of that work includes preserving the natural genetics of brook trout populations in the area. Because the state has a long history of stocking, “the vast majority of fish out there have some sort of genetic influence from stocking,” he said. The heritage program aims to study and preserve “what’s evolved into that

system,” he said. DEC Region 6 Fisheries Manager Frank Flack, who supervises Mr. VanMaaren, said much of Mr. VanMaaren’s work is part of a major public-private initiative called the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture. The program aims to forge partnerships of federal, state and local governments plus businesses, academic institutions and private individuals throughout the fish’s range to preserve and restore its habitat. “Chris is doing a lot of the work in the Adirondacks” for that project, Mr. Flack said. He also praised Mr. VanMaaren’s cost savvy, noting he saved the state thousands of dollars by using videoconferencing rather than an in-person meeting to hold a recent workshop. Mr. VanMaaren said an early love of fishing sparked his scientific career, though since starting work with DEC Region 6 in 2004, he spends much of his free time hunting — “everything that has a season,” he said.

BUSINESS UPDATE Raso Real Estate builds on record of success Randy and Suzanne Raso, brokers/owners of Raso Real Estate LLC, 24692 State Route 12, Watertown, began selling real estate in March 2003. “We had worked as a team titled the Rasos and achieved the Quality Service Award and the Platinum Award in 2004, for outstanding sales achievement and performance,” they report. “We were ranked as the No. 7 team by adjusted gross commissions

and No. 6 team by units in the region for 2004.” In 2005, they received their associate broker’s license and went on to receive the Centurion Award, the highest recognized award given by one of the largest real estate franchises in the world. They were ranked No. 4 by adjusted gross income and by units in the region in 2005. In April 2007, they decided to open their own brokerage firm at its present location. The Rasos are members of the Jefferson-Lewis Board of Real-

tors Inc., Watertown. Their office is fully equipped with an integrated network of computer and communication systems and has instant access to all the Multiple Listing Services Public Record Searches and more. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays by appointment. For more information, call them or their agents at 786-RASO or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].

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Julie A. Cupernall is the deputypublic affairs officer for Fort Drum.

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Jay J. Canzonier is owner-operator of North Branch Farms, Belleville, and member of the board of directors of Jefferson County Farm Bureau.

Julie A. Cupernall By SARAH M. RIVETTE

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Julie A. Cupernall, 29, is not new to the north country, but in her new role as deputy public affairs officer on Fort Drum, she has a unique opportunity to meld her upbringing in LaFargeville with her Army training. “I grew up here, so I really feel that I have a greater understanding of what matters to the people of the north country,” she said. “In the communication business, understanding is the foundation of every story we tell, so coming home and talking to people I have so much in common with and talking about a mission I so very much believe in, makes me feel very lucky.” As a graduate of LaFargeville Central School, she went on to SUNY Oswego and received her bachelor’s degree in 2001. She had a dual major of broadcast production and theater performance. She put those talents

Age:29 Birthplace:Watertown Family:Middle of three girls,Sarah and Nancy Education:Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego;Army training at the Defense Information school Book recommendation:“Smoke Jumper,”by Nicholas Evans Mentor:Bob Dylan to good use and began working at the local television station, Channel 7. From there, she decided to take her life in a new direction and applied to the Army Civilian Public Affairs Internship and interned for 18 months, rotating through the Pentagon and the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md. After working for the Army Corps of Engineers, she found that there was a public affairs position open at Fort Drum. “Since college I’ve always

been working towards the next step and what’s on the horizon,” she said. “When the job opened at Fort Drum, it was the opportunity to set down roots.” As part of setting down roots, she said that she did the first adult thing outside of her career and bought a house. When she’s not working, she is slowly renovating the home that she shares with her pug, Memphis, and her Brussels Griffon, Trixie. In her role at Fort Drum, she works with local media outlets and tells both good and bad stories. “I truly don’t believe you can be a credible organization if you only tell the good stuff, because that’s not how life works and if there is any group of people who understand that, it’s the people from the north country,” she said. “They take the sunny days with the cloudy days. I think you have to tell it all in order for any of it to be believed.”

SLU, lauded for its ‘green’ campus, places in top third of schools rated CANTON — Recognized by a wide variety of organizations and national publications as one of the “greenest” colleges in the nation, St. Lawrence University is continuing efforts to improve its environmental profile and reduce its carbon footprint. Long known for academic and co-curricular programs that emphasize environmental awareness, St. Lawrence University is ramping up its commitment to environmental sustainability. The College Sustainability Report Card awarded St. Lawrence University an overall grade of B in 2009, up from a B minus the year before, and placing in the

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top third of all schools evaluated. The university’s sustainability programs have been cited within the past year in the New York Times and The Chronicle of Higher Education newspapers; Plenty, Sierra and Kiwi magazines; and on National Public Radio and Sirius Radio programs. Also within the past year, St. Lawrence has become part of the federal Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partnership. In addition to on-going initiatives, new programs are under way. They include:

Jay J. Canzonier By NANCY MADSEN BELLEVILLE — Jay J. Canzonier is a board member for Jefferson County Farm Bureau, a crop consultant, a Doebler’s seed sales agent, a vegetable farmer and a member of a dairy profit team, a program of the Jefferson County Agricultural Development Corp. He and his wife, Kathryn D., won the New York Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award in December 2007 based on their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability and participation in Farm Bureau and other organizations. “I want to be a farmer,” Mr. Canzonier said. “We’re doing something a little different than other people in the neighborhood.” He and his wife come from dairy farming backgrounds. She’s the daughter of Nancy D. and David M. Dodge, Henderson, and his family had a farm in New Jersey for 340 years, which his grandparents sold in the 1980s. But they decided to grow squash instead of milk cows.

CANTON — Spinal decompression/traction is one of the services offered at North Country Chiropractic by Lisa Francey Towle and Jamie Towle, boardcertified chiropractors, at 16 Park St. here and at 3276 Route 11 in Malone. The traction tables therapeutically elongate the spine in a slow, gentle manner in order to relieve pressure on compressed vertebrae, discs and nerves. In 2008, the Towles attended a conference led by Lance Armstrong’s chiropractor, Jeffrey Spencer. They did advanced training with the Erchonia laser, the same laser used by the U.S. Postal Cycling Team and Mr. Armstrong. The laser is used to enhance tissue recovery and speed injury healing time. Treatmentsinclude spinal manipulation, laser therapy, electric stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, mechanical decompression/traction, activator, acupressure, ART, home exercises, and nutritional recommendations. Various conditions can be addressed, such as neck and back pain, headaches, pinched nerves, sciatica, disc problems, sinus trouble, stress, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries and complicated aches and pains.

In 2008, flat screens were installed to enhance patient education and enjoyment. Jill Alguire, office manager, joined the staff in 2008 to meet all billing and insurance needs. For deatils, visit www.northcountrychiropractic.com or call Canton at 386-2273 or e Malone at 1 (518) 483-6300.

St. Lawrence NYSARC celebrates 50 years CANTON — St. Lawrence NYSARC, a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to working for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009. Since 1959, St. Lawrence NYSARC has honored the determination of people, providing consistent care and support for program participants and their families. Beginning as a small group of parents who needed services for their children, the agency has grown to serve more than 650 people at 36 active locations in St. Lawrence County. There are 32 programs available for a variety of services including home and schoolbased learning opportunities, community-based employment, daytime activities, medical therapies, residential op-

Age: 36 Birthplace: Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Family: Wife,Kathryn D.;son,Joseph D.,2;Margo D.,born Feb.17EEduca tion: Bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Delaware Valley College,Doylestown,Pa.;graduate of Point Pleasant Beach High School Recommended Book: “The Greatest Generation,”by Tom Brokaw “It’s a higher risk per acre, but lower risk overall,” Mr. Canzonier said. He said the family influence has been strong in his life. “My father-in-law taught me perseverance and my father taught me patience.” The couple left New Jersey to come to Belleville and start their farm on 16 acres on Route 75. They gutted and are renovating their house, which was built in 1860. The Canzoniers’ North Branch Farms covers about 40 acres. They started with sweet corn and then added tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, winter

squash and pumpkins. They’ve had a stand on Route 3 and want to add one at the farm on Route 75 west of Belleville. Mr. Canzonier said the trend toward fresh, local vegetables will strengthen ties between consumers and farmers. “It’s a good thing for us and for consumers,” he said. “It’s a good thing for the economy.” Mr. Canzonier said he’s involved in the agricultural community because of the influence of his wife and father-in-law. “I’m Holland Dutch and I can’t stand to see my fellow dairy farmers kicked around,” he said. “I learned that if you don’t show up, no one will.” He said the agricultural community faces tremendous challenges from low milk prices, high regulatory burden and inconsistent labor availability. “The pluses are we’ve got fairly fertile soil, a growing season and historically good weather,” he said. “If we survive in an economic environment like this with this weather, wait ’til it gets good.”

 A campus-wide energy conservation campaign was announced in 2008. Even though the campaign has barely begun, university officials report, it has already resulted in reducing overall energy consumption by 3 percent.  The popular Re-Use Initiative, which was held twice a year, is now permanently located in a residence hall basement.  St. Lawrence University and the village of Canton have begun a combined effort to turn leaves, branches and other organic matter from village and university landscaping into a valuable soil amendment by composting.

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tions, art therapy and more. The agency employs 597 and is managed by Executive Director Daphne Pickert. For more about St. Lawrence NYSARC, see www.slnysarc.org, email [email protected], or call 379-9531.

Lundy Group continues to offer diverse solutions The Lundy Group of Companies offers a variety of community, commercial and industrial facility solutions. The group can respond to needs such as a new building designed and built by LUNCO Corp., which has more than 40 years’ experience; renovation or expansion of an existing building by CCI Building Services; a new, modern medical practice at Washington Summit Medical and Professional Complex; development options through Northern Developers LLC; or property service duties from Lundy Development and Property Management. The Lundy Group of Companies, under the ownership of Michael E. Lundy, was formed over the last several years as a result of identified needs recognized by Mr. Lundy during many of LUNCO Corp.’s projects in Northern New York.

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Scott Mathys, executive director of Lewis County Oppertunities, is pictured at its facilities in New Bremen.

Scott P. Mathys By STEVE VIRKLER TIMES STAFF WRITER

NEW BREMEN — Scott P. Mathys doesn’t have time to get depressed about the stagnant economic times. He’s too busy working to help area families get through them, partly by fostering the community spirit that already exists. “I know that the local people really watch out for each other,” said Mr. Mathys, who has served as executive director of Lewis County Opportunities Inc. for the past two years. “I believe we can meet some of these challenges that we face in this economy.” Opportunities, a community action agency, oversees a variety of programs designed to provide food, shelter and safety to county residents who need them. Many are dependent on volunteers. With most of Opportunities’ programs dealing with residents’ immediate needs, Mr. Mathys said, he’d like to offer more educational resources — on topics like financial and computer literacy — that will “help

THE MATHYS FILE Age: 35 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Parents,Howard and Maudie Mathys,Naumburg.Resides at Beaver Falls with his wife,Eileen,and three daughters,Paige,16,Jessica, 14,and Olivia,11 Education: 1991 graduate of Beaver River Central School.Associate degree in criminal justice through the Community College of the Air Force; bachelor’s degree in sociology from SUNY Potsdam,2002. Recommended book: “Growing Up Empty:The Hunger Epidemic in America,”by Loretta Schwartz-Nobel.The book explores hunger suffered not only by the poor,but also the middle class,working poor and military. people help themselves.” “We want to really discover the specific needs of Lewis County residents,” he said. To that end, Mr. Mathys in 2007 initiated the inaugural community survey of Lewis County residents. However, the questions were developed in

collaboration with several other agencies and groups, he said. He said he will be particularly interested to see responses in upcoming years to determine community trends. Mr. Mathys serves on the Jefferson-Lewis Workforce Investment Board and is a board member for the Lewis County Youth Council, Coordinated Children’s Council, North Country Children’s Clinic, Lewis County Transportation Task Force and Lewis County Comprehensive Development Strategy Committee. He also serves as a representative for past Opportunities’ Executive Director Karl Reutling on the state Community Services Block Grant Advisory Council. Before joining Opportunities, Mr. Mathys was direct service coordinator for the Victims Assistance Center in Watertown. He credited his director there, Elaina F. Marra, with providing experience and guidance on operating a nonprofit agency. He also served in the Air Force for several years, including four in England.

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Merriman’s has history of building supply service NORWOOD — Joel and Betty Merriman purchased the M.J. Reagan coal, home heating fuel and bottled gas business 51 years ago. Over the years Joel and Betty purchased several building supply and hardware businesses, including Ted Anderson’s, Ed White’s and George A. Gibson on Mechanic Street. The business was relocated to Mechanic Street in 1961. In January 1966, the company was incorporated as J.C. Merriman Inc. Merriman’s moved to its present location on Potsdam-Norwood Road in the summer of 1969. More warehouses, showrooms and office space have been added over the years to accommodate the growing fuel oil, kerosene, propane and building materials sales. There are now 34 employees, many of whom have been with Merriman’s for more than 20 years. Merriman’s sells building materials, home heating fuel, propane and Monitor heaters. It offers kitchen and bath cabinetry by Wood Mode, Brookhaven and Aristokraft and appliances by Sub Zero and Jenn Air. It has national brands of carpet, laminate, ceramic, vinyl and wood flooring in stock at competitive prices as well as available to order. Merriman’s offers free estimates to both home owners and contractors, as well as free delivery of building supplies. Phone 353-6626.

Lacy nearing nine years of regional realty service GOUVERNEUR — Lacy Realty LLC, under the leadership of its co-founders, William Lacy and managing broker Penny L. Bogardus, was established in May 2000. Lacy Realty has three full-time brokers. In the upcoming year, Mr. Lacy will again put his 37 years of real estate experience to work as a director of the St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors. Ms. Bogardus celebrated her eighth year as a broker and completed the required curriculum to earn the Graduate of the Realtor Institute designation in September 2007. Alex MacKinnon, associate broker, excelled in his third year at Lacy Realty. Glen Bogardus, webmaster and sales agent, continues to upgrade http://www.lacyrealty.net/www. LacyRealty.net Web site. In response to the higher cost of fuel, the “Lacy Realty Goes Green” program was implemented in the fall of 2008. Select homes offer energy credits to buyers that may include a full tank of fuel, firewood, no proration of fuel at closing, etc. Jeff Proulx, owner of the local SaveA-Lot grocery store, is working with Lacy Realty to give each

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buyer purchasing a new home a $100 food credit. Lacy Realty’s office continues to be a “Cell Phones for Soldiers” drop-off point open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until noon on Saturday.

clearinghouse page. The address iswww.ogdensburgny.com. The chamber office is City Hall, 330 Ford St., on the first floor opposite the Department of Motor Vehicles. For information, call 393-3620.

Triple ‘A’ Building Center focuses on ‘green’ work

Clarkson program merges school, businesses efforts

Triple “A” Building Center, of Canton, Potsdam and Massena, offers weatherization, plumbing, electrical and heating alternatives. In addition, Triple “A” has brought Michael Hoit and his more than 20 years of experience in the building industry on board as its outside sales manager. Triple “A” continues to explore new markets and products through its cooperative Do It Best. Twice a year, members of the staff from all three stores attend a weeklong market event in Indianapolis. This year employees from Triple “A” supported the community weatherization initiative by training high school students to install energy saving kits in low- to moderate income homes. Many of the employees are involved in community programs, including Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis and Masons. This year employees donated toys, clothes and food for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Drive.

POTSDAM — The Clarkson Engineering and Science Services Center commenced operations last year at Clarkson University. CESSC was conceived in early 2006 out of a desire to establish a competitive design center utilizing Clarkson’s engineering and scientific resources and creating a mutually beneficial relationship among the university, its students and local corporate partners. O’Brien & Gere and BurleyGuminiak & Associates were selected as the first corporate partners of the program, with each providing personnel and additional resources. Students were selected for participation in the program based on a high level of achievement in a wide variety of engineering and science course work. Selection also was based on previous professional experience, as well as the alignment of their academic focus with available tasks. Additionally, some of the students had maintained relationships, in the form of co-op or internship programs, with the corporate partners prior to their participation with the CESSC. Housed in Clarkson University’s Snell Hall, the students work closely with manager/mentors selected and provided by the corporate partners. The program also provides certain advantages for its corporate partners. Chief among these is the opportunity to develop a relationship with Clarkson University, one of the nation’s premier engineering colleges. The program also offers reduced training costs, since the students are familiar with multiple software platforms and have the desire and ability to adapt to new technology. Additionally, corporate partners essentially are adding a new office location to their existing business with minimal capital investment. Through its work, the CESSC seeks to provide a template for partnership between higher education and the professional sector. In the coming years, as the United States faces increasing competition from abroad in the fields of engineering and science, it will become ever more important to leverage such partnerships to maintain an edge internationally. For additional information, visit www.cessc.com or contact Dean Nimmo, CESSC manager, at 286-4134 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Chamber promotes city, backs community events OGDENSBURG — The board of directors meets at noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month, the first meeting of the month dedicated to honoring the North West Tech’s/BOCES Student of the Month. All board meetings are open to the public and local business people are especially encouraged to attend. The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for business as evidenced by the many seminars and workshops it has hosted over the years. As a member of the North Country Airport Alliance, the chamber is spearheading a marketing effort so that our residents think of flying locally first and foremost and tourism to our area is increased. The chamber hosts Business After Hours several times each year offering members to showcase their businesses and network with other members. Last year saw the tremendous growth of the Ogdensburg GreenMarket, a Farm Market in Library Park from May to October. The market grew from five or six vendors the year before to more than 26 in 2008 with an average of 15 vendors set up each Saturday morning. The chamber is at work on a newWeb site that will feature a pictorial view of Ogdensburg, a new and easier to use community events page with an events

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Bryan White, confidential assistant to the city manager, is pictured in his office at Watertown City Hall.

Bryan L. White THE WHITE FILE

By ROBERT BRAUCHLE TIMES STAFF WRITER

If Bryan L. White had a philosophy, it would read: Find an activity you love to do, and fully commit to it. That type of general practice lends itself fully to his job as the confidential assistant to the city manager of Watertown. “You’re always doing something new, learning something different,” Mr. White said. “This job keeps me on edge, and I enjoy that.” The New Orleans native has settled into his slot in City Hall after landing the job in 2003, straight out of college. Mr. White’s overarching goal is to become a city manager. “Sure, it’s a goal to become a city manager, but it’s not about the title,” he said. “I really think it’s about the experiences you gain as you get older. Someday I’d like to be a city manager, but only when I’m ready. I need to grow and experience things. I really do believe the saying ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ really applies to the job. A city manag-

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Amy L. Flack By CHRIS BROCK

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er either knows the information or they know how to get in touch with the person that does.” Mr. White’s office is on the

Amy Flack, executive director of the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund, stands on the balcony above the stage in the Clayton Opera House.

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Age: 29 Birthplace: New Orleans,La. Family: Father and stepmother Tom and Dina White,Slidell,La.; mother and stepfather,Kathy and Derek Baker,Hattiesburg,Miss.;twin sister Christy,Mitchell,Ind.;half brother Edward,Slidell. Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science from Ball State University,Muncie,Ind.;master’s degree in public administration from Southern Illinois University,Edwardsville,Ill. Mentor: “I worked with a police chief for a grad school internship.He was amazing.He really took me in and taught me a lot about management. There is a hierarchy in the office,but he made sure he was treated no differently than anyone else on the staff.” Recommended book: “Cowboy Ethics,”by James P.Owen and David R.Stoecklein.

third floor of City Hall. Sitting on his desk is a binder stuffed with more than 300 pages of the city’s proposed multihazard mitigation plan, a report that took more than two years to compile. “It really was a team effort with all the department heads to put this together,” he said. “Going into this we knew it was going to take awhile. It was just a huge learning process.” Outside the office, Mr. White said, he enjoys being in the company of friends. “During the winters, we can’t get out as much so we just get together and play games or host dinner parties,” he said. He also applies his “jump in feet first” attitude to travel. “The area is beautiful. I love the Adirondacks. I’ve been doing a lot of hiking,” he said. “I’ll generally try anything once to see if I like it. I just learned how to ski and that’s been a blast.” So what has he tried that he’d turn a cold shoulder to? “I don’t know; let me get back to you on that.”

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CLAYTON — One aspect of her job that Amy L. Flack enjoys is to step back into the shadows at Clayton Opera House during shows and view the looks of appreciation on people’s faces. Besides the acts, those people likely appreciate the fact that they don’t have to travel out of the area for high-quality entertainment. But the opera house has become more than a place to put on shows. “During the summer season, we’ve very much become a driving force in the economy in the area,” Mrs. Flack said. But it’s not only in summer that the facility is busy. “The opera house has become a center for everyday life in Clayton and the surrounding area,” Mrs. Flack said. “The hall is becoming as equally used in the winter months as the summer months.” When the Thousand Island Performing Arts Fund sought its first full-time executive director in 2006, it wanted someone with fundraising and theater man-

THE FLACK FILE Age: 32 Education: Bachelor’s degree in arts administration from Ithaca College Family: Husband,Timothy Flack,dog, Cody,and family in Maine Mentor: “My parents,who are smallbusiness owners and taught me about the value of hard work,responsibility and customer service.” Favorite quote: “If it’s not fun,why do it?”—- Ben and Jerry agement experience and selected Mrs. Flack, who formerly was assistant executive director for SUNY Potsdam’s Community Performance Series. Mrs. Flack was familiar with the opera house through her work at CPS and saw the building’s potential. “We didn’t know what to expect, but we made some reasonable assumptions,” she said. Mrs. Flack, a 1999 graduate of Ithaca College, is originally from Maine and also has been donor relations coordinator at Hospital, Canton-Potsdam Potsdam, and in New York City with the American Ballet The-

ater and the Princess Grace Foundation. The Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund, formed in 1981, began pursuing in 1994 the Clayton Opera House as a performing arts center. A $3 million renovation project at the opera house was completed two years ago. “Everybody worked hard to make it happen,” Mrs. Flack said. “There was a serious group of people behind this project from the get-go.” “I view us as a small business that is just starting out and finding out what our constituents’ needs are,” she said. Besides an annual concert series, the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund runs an artsin-education program, bringing such artists as opera singers and classical musicians to area students. Those youngsters, Mrs. Flack said, are important for the arts to flourish. “We feel we have a responsibility to the community to foster encouragement to the next generation of art enthusiasts,” she said.

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Julie A. Cupernall is the deputypublic affairs officer for Fort Drum.

Julie A. Cupernall By SARAH M. RIVETTE

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Julie A. Cupernall, 29, is not new to the north country, but in her new role as deputy public affairs officer on Fort Drum, she has a unique opportunity to meld her upbringing in LaFargeville with her Army training. “I grew up here, so I really feel that I have a greater understanding of what matters to the people of the north country,” she said. “In the communication business, understanding is the foundation of every story we tell, so coming home and talking to people I have so much in common with and talking about a mission I so very much believe in, makes me feel very lucky.” As a graduate of LaFargeville Central School, she went on to SUNY Oswego and received her bachelor’s degree in 2001. She had a dual major of broadcast production and theater performance. She put those talents ❖

Age:29 Birthplace:Watertown Family:Middle of three girls,Sarah and Nancy Education:Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego;Army training at the Defense Information school Book recommendation:“Smoke Jumper,”by Nicholas Evans Mentor:Bob Dylan to good use and began working at the local television station, Channel 7. From there, she decided to take her life in a new direction and applied to the Army Civilian Public Affairs Internship and interned for 18 months, rotating through the Pentagon and the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md. After working for the Army Corps of Engineers, she found that there was a public affairs position open at Fort Drum. “Since college I’ve always

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North Country Chiropractic offers laser treatments CANTON — Spinal decompression/traction is one of the services offered at North Country Chiropractic by Lisa Francey Towle and Jamie Towle, boardcertified chiropractors, at 16 Park St. here and at 3276 Route 11 in Malone. The traction tables therapeutically elongate the spine in a slow, gentle manner in order to relieve pressure on compressed vertebrae, discs and nerves. In 2008, the Towles attended a conference led by Lance Armstrong’s chiropractor, Jeffrey Spencer. They did advanced training with the Erchonia laser, the same laser used by the U.S. Postal Cycling Team and Mr. Armstrong. The laser is used to enhance tissue recovery and speed injury healing time. Treatmentsinclude spinal manipulation, laser therapy, electric stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, mechanical decompression/traction, activator, acupressure, ART, home exercises, and nutritional recommendations. A variety of conditions can be addressed, such as neck and back pain, headaches, pinched nerves, sciatica, disc problems, sinus trouble, stress, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sports injuries and other complicated aches and pains. In 2008, flat screens were installed to enhance patient education and enjoyment. Jill Alguire, office manager,

joined the staff in 2008 to meet all billing and insurance needs. For deatils, visit www.northcountrychiropractic.com or call Canton at 386-2273 or e Malone at 1 (518) 483-6300.

St. Lawrence NYSARC celebrates 50 years St. Lawrence NYSARC, a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to working for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009. Since 1959, St. Lawrence NYSARC has honored the determination of people, providing consistent care and support for program participants and their families. Beginning as a small group of parents who needed services for their children, the agency has grown to serve more than 650 people at 36 active locations in St. Lawrence County. There are 32 programs available for a variety of services including home and schoolbased learning opportunities, community-based employment, daytime activities, medical therapies, residential options, art therapy and more. The agency employs 597 staff members and is managed by Executive Director Daphne Pickert. To learn more about St. Lawrence NYSARC log on to our Web site, www.slnysarc.org, email [email protected], or call the main office in Canton at 379-9531.

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been working towards the next step and what’s on the horizon,” she said. “When the job opened at Fort Drum, it was the opportunity to set down roots.” As part of setting down roots, she said that she did the first adult thing outside of her career and bought a house. When she’s not working, she is slowly renovating the home that she shares with her pug, Memphis, and her Brussels Griffon, Trixie. In her role at Fort Drum, she works with local media outlets and tells both good and bad stories. “I truly don’t believe you can be a credible organization if you only tell the good stuff, because that’s not how life works and if there is any group of people who understand that, it’s the people from the north country,” she said. “They take the sunny days with the cloudy days. I think you have to tell it all in order for any of it to be believed.”

CANTON — Recognized by a wide variety of organizations and national publications as one of the “greenest” colleges in the nation, St. Lawrence University is continuing efforts to improve its environmental profile and reduce its carbon footprint. Long known for academic and co-curricular programs that emphasize environmental awareness, St. Lawrence Universityy is ramping up its commitment to environmental sustainability. The College Sustainability Report Card awarded St. Lawrence University an overall grade of B in 2009, up from a B minus the year before, and plac-

ing in the top third of all schools evaluated. The university’s sustainability programs have been cited within the past year in the New York Times and The Chronicle of Higher Education newspapers; Plenty, Sierra and Kiwi magazines; and on National Public Radio and Sirius Radio programs. Also within the past year, St. Lawrence has become part of the federal Environmental Protection Agency Green Power Partnership. In addition to on-going initiatives, new programs are under way. They include:  A campus-wide energy con-

servation campaign was announced in 2008. Even though the campaign has barely begun, university officials report, it has already resulted in reducing overall energy consumption by 3 percent.

 The popular Re-Use Initiative, which was held twice a year, is now permanently located in a residence hall basement.

 St. Lawrence University and the village of Canton have begun a combined effort to turn leaves, branches and other organic matter from village and university landscaping into a valuable soil amendment by composting.

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Merriman’s has history of building supply service NORWOOD — Joel and Betty Merriman purchased the M.J. Reagan coal, home heating fuel and bottled gas business 51 years ago. Over the years Joel and Betty purchased several building supply and hardware businesses, including Ted Anderson’s, Ed White’s and George A. Gibson on Mechanic Street. The business was relocated to Mechanic Street in 1961. In January 1966, the company was incorporated as J.C. Merriman Inc. Merriman’s moved to its present location on Potsdam-Norwood Road in the summer of 1969. More warehouses, showrooms and office space have been added over the years to ac-

commodate the growing fuel oil, kerosene, propane and building materials sales. There are now 34 employees, many of whom have been with Merriman’s for more than 20 years. Merriman’s sells building materials, home heating fuel, propane and Monitor heaters. It offers kitchen and bath cabinetry by Wood Mode, Brookhaven and Aristokraft and appliances by Sub Zero and Jenn Air. It has national brands of carpet, laminate, ceramic, vinyl and wood flooring in stock at competitive prices as well as available to order. Merriman’s offers free estimates to both home owners and contractors, as well as free delivery of building supplies. Phone 353-6626.

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Lacy nearing nine years of regional realty service

Triple ‘A’ Building Center focuses on ‘green’ work

GOUVERNEUR — Lacy Realty LLC, under the leadership of its co-founders, William Lacy and managing broker Penny L. Bogardus, was established in May 2000. Lacy Realty has three full-time brokers. In the upcoming year, Mr. Lacy will again put his 37 years of real estate experience to work as a director of the St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors. Ms. Bogardus celebrated her eighth year as a broker and completed the required curriculum to earn the Graduate of the Realtor Institute designation in September 2007. Alex MacKinnon, associate broker, excelled in his third year at Lacy Realty. Glen Bogardus, webmaster and sales agent, continues to upgrade http://www.lacyrealty.net/www. LacyRealty.net Web site. In response to the higher cost of fuel, the “Lacy Realty Goes Green” program was implemented in the fall of 2008. Select homes offer energy credits to buyers that may include a full tank of fuel, firewood, no proration of fuel at closing, etc. Jeff Proulx, owner of the local SaveA-Lot grocery store, is working with Lacy Realty to give each buyer purchasing a new home a $100 food credit. Lacy Realty’s office continues to be a “Cell Phones for Soldiers” drop-off point open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until noon on Saturday.

Triple “A” Building Center, of Canton, Potsdam and Massena, offers weatherization, plumbing, electrical and heating alternatives. In addition, Triple “A” has brought Michael Hoit and his more than 20 years of experience in the building industry on board as its outside sales manager. Triple “A” continues to explore new markets and products through its cooperative Do It Best. Twice a year, members of the staff from all three stores attend a weeklong market event in Indianapolis. This year employees from Triple “A” supported the community weatherization initiative by training high school students to install energy saving kits in low- to moderate income homes. Many of the employees are involved in community programs, including Rotary Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis and Masons. This year employees donated toys, clothes and food for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Drive.

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Chamber promotes city, backs community events OGDENSBURG — The board of directors meets at noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month, the first meeting of the month dedicated to honoring the North West Tech’s/BOCES Student of the Month. All board meetings are open to the public and local business people are especially encouraged to attend. The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for business as evidenced by the many seminars and workshops it has hosted over the years. As a member of the North Country Airport Alliance, the chamber is spearheading a marketing effort so

that our residents think of flying locally first and foremost and tourism to our area is increased. The chamber hosts Business After Hours several times each year offering members to showcase their businesses and network with other members. Last year saw the tremendous growth of the Ogdensburg GreenMarket, a Farm Market in Library Park from May to October. The market grew from five or six vendors the year before to more than 26 in 2008 with an average of 15 vendors set up each Saturday morning. The chamber is at work on a newWeb site that will feature a pictorial view of Ogdensburg, a new and easier to use community events page with an events clearinghouse page. The adis dress www.ogdensburgny.com. The chamber office is City Hall, 330 Ford St., on the first floor opposite the Department of Motor Vehicles. For information, call 393-3620.

Clarkson program merges school, businesses efforts POTSDAM — The Clarkson Engineering and Science Services Center commenced operations last year at Clarkson University. CESSC was conceived in early 2006 out of a desire to establish a competitive design center utilizing Clarkson’s engineering and scientific resources and creating a mutually beneficial relationship among the university, its students and local corporate partners. O’Brien & Gere and BurleyGuminiak & Associates were selected as the first corporate partners of the program, with each providing personnel and additional resources. Students were selected for participation in the program based on a high level of achievement in a wide variety of engi-

neering and science course work. Selection also was based on previous professional experience, as well as the alignment of their academic focus with available tasks. Additionally, some of the students had maintained relationships, in the form of co-op or internship programs, with the corporate partners prior to their participation with the CESSC. Housed in Clarkson University’s Snell Hall, the students work closely with manager/mentors selected and provided by the corporate partners. The program also provides certain advantages for its corporate partners. Chief among these is the opportunity to develop a relationship with Clarkson University, one of the nation’s premier engineering colleges. The program also offers reduced training costs, since the students are familiar with multiple software platforms and have the desire and ability to adapt to new technology. Additionally, corporate partners essentially are adding a new office location to their existing business with minimal capital investment. Through its work, the CESSC seeks to provide a template for partnership between higher education and the professional sector. In the coming years, as the United States faces increasing competition from abroad in the fields of engineering and science, it will become ever more important to leverage such partnerships to maintain an edge internationally. For additional information, visit www.cessc.com or contact Dean Nimmo, CESSC manager, at 286-4134 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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United Helpers advances approach to health care OGDENSBURG — For more than 110 years, United Helpers has played a key role in “caring for our own” in the North Country. United Helpers provides homes and services to approximately 1,000 residents, employs nearly 900 people and contributes more than $19 million to the local economy annually. From roots as an orphanage to the myriad of services that are provided today, United Helpers continues to seek new and better ways to meet the health and human services needs of St. Lawrence County. “We design all of our programs and services based on two fundamental principles,” John M. Turongian, United

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Helpers CEO, explained. “We believe that promoting quality of life is a basic right of all of those we serve and by working to close the gaps in the health care continuum, we are creating best possible outcomes for our residents. That is the course that guides us.” In November 2001, the United Helpers Board of Directors and management team drafted a 10-year visioning document to provide a course for the organization. Plans to provide different care options were developed and the exploration of new ways to deliver care were researched and explored. “We knew that people want to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, but there were some service options that were just not yet available

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in St. Lawrence County.” Mr. Turongian said. “We had just launched Partridge Knoll, St. Lawrence County’s only fullservice retirement community, but we had a long way to go.” Over the next few years, United Helpers introduced home health services at its United Helpers Adult Home in Ogdensburg and launched United Helpers Home Health Services, offering private, medical and non-medical in-home services to the St. Lawrence County community. In 2003, United Helpers announced a $26 million construction and merger project at the United Helpers Ogdensburg campus. The plan would merge United Helpers Nursing Home and United Helpers Cedars Nursing Home and, more im-

portant, change the way United Helpers delivers long-term care services. “This project was much more than bricks and mortar,” Mr. Turongian said. “While the physical changes to the building are modern and aesthetically pleasing, we also changed the care environment entirely.” The “neighborhood” design of the building provides shorter hallways, smaller groupings of residents and specialized care centers. Construction also involved the inclusion of a physical therapy and rehabilitation suite. The redesigned Ogdensburg Campus was completed in October, but long-term planning and execution continues for United Helpers. Also in October, United Helpers broke ground on

Maplewood Campus, a $29 million project designed to replace the United Helpers Canton Nursing Home, provide a muchneeded home for the Canton Child Day Care Center and United Helpers Out-Patient Physical Therapy services, and to introduce St. Lawrence County’s first assisted living program. Maplewood Campus, adjacent to United Helpers’ Partridge Knoll Independent Retirement Community on Outer State Street in Canton, is designed to provide skilled nursing care in smaller, “cottage” settings. For more information on services provided by United Helpers, visit www.unitedhelpers.org or call United Helpers at 393-3074.

Abbey Carpet celebrates 20 years with company Abbey Carpet of Watertown, 150 Court St., Watertown, is celebrating its 20th anniversary as an Abbey Carpet and Floor member and is thus the longest operating Abbey Carpet & Floor store in the state. Steve and Joyce Bradley’s association with Abbey Carpet has given them the ability to offer brand names, service and warranties exclusively to customers in the north country. The business also has a Web site, www.abbeycarpet.com, on which customers can view flooring in the colors,of their choice, request a quote on specific products and apply for special finance programs online.

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Massena Memorial cites year of accomplishments MASSENA — Massena Memorial Hospital’s goal is to provide the personal attention patients expect to receive in a local community hospital setting, while offering the most advanced technology available. The 50-bed hospital can meet 90 percent of the health care needs people may experience during your lifetime, from pre-

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ventive medicine to full surgical care; obstetrics and maternity to geriatrics; simple lab tests to MRI and full CT scan. “As a leader in the health care community, MMH has realized many accomplishments over the past year,” said Charles F. Fahd, chief executive officer. “We are nearing completion of the northwest addition, which will offer a new in-house 3.0 Tesla MRI unit, a nuclear medicine suite, cardiac stress testing lab

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and a beautiful maternity unit, Tender Touches Birthing Center, with four labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms. We will also have a dedicated classroom for emergency preparedness training.” He added, “Over the last 12 years, MMH has invested over $30 million in construction, renovation and state-of-the-art medical equipment. We have acquired new technologies that enable us to better diagnose and

treat health care issues with an overall goal of early detection and prevention.” MMH reflects on 2008 as a great year of accomplishment and as a year of planning, a credit to its more than 400 employees, 45 physicians and hundreds of volunteers. It continually demonstrates quality care with compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, national standards for health care quality and safety. The hospital saw an increase of what it budgeted for in- inpatient and observation patient admissions, which goes against the trend in health care, and a 2 percent increase in outpatient registrations. The North Country Veterans Clinic had 8,770 patient visits last year and offers mental health services to the local veterans. Massena Memorial Hospital developed the North Country Family Health Network more than 15 years ago. It includes the North Country Veterans Clinic, Women’s Health Omni Center, Kids Korner Pediatric Center, Brasher Falls, and Norfolk Family Health Centers, along with the dialysis center, pulmonology and oncology clinics. These eight outreach clinics saw nearly 35,000 patient visits in 2008. Two family medicine physicians, Dr. Maria Cuda and Dr. Michelle Edwards, joined the medical staff, and Dr. Antoinette Eng, joined the emergency medicine team. This year the hospital plans to continue its efforts to bring new physicians to the community, specifically in nephrology, primary care and an otolaryngology. The hospital’s foundation raised $59,485 for medical equipment. The MMH employees giving group donated nearly $50,000 to the foundation. The auxiliary donated $59,996 to the hospital and foundation. In 2008, the hospital offered hundreds of hours for community health education, through health fairs, support groups, tobacco cessation programs, child birth and breast feeding classes, blood drives and more. Last

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year, The Tobacco Cessation Center, which MMH partners with, saw 1,260 patients who were interested in quitting smoking.

Bronson offers heating, plumbing, air services POTSDAM — Bronson One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, 7598 U.S. Highway 11, reflects a family tradition of experience dating back to 1946. The Bronsons are members of the Business Bureau and serve all of St. Lawrence County with the Roto-Rooter franchise system purchased in 1975 They offer plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. They have high pressure water jetting equipment for sewer lines and frozen water lines, video cameras for inspecting sewers and drain cleaning equipment for all size drains. Roto-Rooter Plumbing is a complete service, repair, and replacement company. For details see www.bronsonsrotorooter.com In 2003, the firm continued the development of the heating side of their business by joining the franchise, offering a limited number of one hour appointments each day. They offer free estimates and give their customers pricing and financing options on full installations and offer complete inspections of furnaces, boiler systems and air conditioning units. The heating Web site is www.onehourheatandair.com In 2007, they became a certified Building Performance Institute contractor and can do home energy audits with the Blower Door and Duct Blaster technology. They also offer a complete line of indoor air quality products as well as ToroVac Duct Cleaning. In March 2007 they became an authorized Kinetico home water system dealer covering St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. Certified water conditioning specialist Bob Denny has 20 years in the water conditioning business. Kinetico . The company became certified in balancing diagnostics through the National Comfort Institute. The average HVAC system delivers only 57 percent of the equipment-rated Btu into the building. For more information callt 265-8190 (Roto-Rooter Plumbing), 265-8192 (One Hour Heating & Air), or 265-8193 (Kinetico).

NBT Banks has 12 offices throughout the region NBT Bank has 12 offices throughout St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton and Franklin counties. These offices are an integral part of the NBT Bank network that includes 84 full-service locations in 20 upstate New York counties. NBT Bank offers a full range of financial services, including checking accounts, savings and retirement plans, residential mortgages, personal and small business loans, commercial banking and trust and investment services. Retail customers have access to a number of convenient services, including telephone and Internet banking, bill payment and an extensive network of ATMs. Business and municipal customers have access to Internet banking, bill payment, remote deposit and cash management services.

TAUNY showcases art, heritage of north country CANTON — Traditional Arts in Upstate New York was founded in 1986. The goal of the organization was to study local traditions and to collaborate with other north country cultural organizations — colleges, libraries and historical societies — to present them to the public. In 1994, TAUNY rented a small space on West Street for its first gallery and office, and in 1998, working with the newly formed Grasse River Heritage Development Corp., the growing organization moved to a former storefront on Coakley Island with more space and a part-time staff of three. Today the offices and gallery at 53 Main St. are run by a staff of five, including a full-time executive director and part-time staff responsible for the heritage center project, community relations, the museum shop and bookkeeping. Over the years, TAUNY’s programs have grown and diversified. Each year three to four temporary exhibits are developed on many aspects of local life ranging from model boats to yard art, from hooked rugs to hippie houses, carved birds and Adirondack storytellers. For information, call 3864289 or visit www.TAUNY.org.

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Exford & Exford offers range of financial services Exford & Exford Financial is an independently owned and operated financial services office at 311 State St., Watertown. Brian S. Exford has been an independent financial adviser for nearly eight years, and Shannon Exford has been in the accounting, tax and finance field for over 10 years. In the spring of 2005 Shannon left a corporate accounting position and Exford & Exford Financial was formed. The client base has grown to a level which now employs three additional employees and doubled office space which is a far cry from the husband-and-wife team that started the company five years ago. Services include:  Payroll, including Prevailing wage certified and job costed.  Quickbooks ProAdvisor: Quickbooks setup, support and accounting.  Construction and contracting specialization.  Full tax services.  Life, health and disability insurances.  Annuities, mutual funds and investments.  Qualified retirement plans:

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spring and fall cleanups. Its phone number is 5835567.

401k, Simple IRA, etc.  Retirement planning.  Estate planning.  Notary public.

Netto Welding employees certified on extinguishers

Landscape Designs takes projects big and small ADAMS CENTER — Landscape Designs, formed in 2008, provides landscaping services, with unusual flair. Kelly Clark, the owner, recognized that when people hire a landscaper or gardener, they want to see the designs on paper before they commit to changing the look and feel of their property. Ms. Clark creates computeraided illustrations that showcase the existing property with design additions. She works with the surrounding natural elements to enhance curb appeal and creates outdoor living spaces that can be enjoyed all year long. The company, 16828 County Route 76, is not limited to largescale property designs. Sometimes, the only thing a client needs is a little help planting in the spring. It offers computer aided landscape design, complete garden installations, rock and container gardens, weeding/ongoing maintenance programs and

Netto Welding Supply LLC, 731 LeRay St., dba Netto Fire Equipment, continues to fill and test paintball cylinders as a regular part of its business, whose products and services also include industrial gases, welding supplies, fire extinguisher sales, service and inspections, high-pressure hydrotesting, dry ice and paintball supplies. Six years ago, Netto entered into the paintball retail business. “Business was great until the war (Iraq) broke out. Paintball accessories are down over 70 percent from previous year’s sales,” according to a report from the business. “Paintball is one of the many uses of CO2 that we service. We currently are the only supplier to offer compressed air refills and hydrotesting of paintball cylinders,” it said. The business, owned by Ronald Netto and managed by Ronald Netto Jr., employs six people, two more than it did five years ago.

Riverhouse Wares restores MetLife Seaway Agency offers array of services building materials, art

“In 2007, all our employees received their fire protection certification. This Natural Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) requirement certified them in the inspection, placement, maintehydrotesting and nance, recharging of fire extinguishers,” the business reported. Netto serves Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Its customer base includes hospitals, schools, churches and municipalities, as well as residences. For more information, call 782-0242.

RENSSELEAR FALLS — Riverhouse Wares and Restoration, 208-317 Front St., founded in 1977, is a family-owned business selling doors, windows, trim and hardware. “River House Wares and Restoration is dedicated to recycling buiding materials and accessories” and “preserving authentic objets d’art,” according to its mission statement on a flier from owner Kyle D. Hartman. The business is part of “Kyle’s World,” a collection of buildings in downtown Rensselear Falls that also features a 156-year-old grist mill, Ladies First Gallery and the River House. The gallery, run by Mr. Hartman’s wife, Sally White Hartman, and founded in 1994, features art by her and others, along with collectibles, wood furniture, prints, pots and photographs. Mr. Hartman is working on a book about the numerous fireplaces he has salvaged over the years. For more information, call 344-8882 or 344-7247 or e-mail [email protected]. Or visit riverhousewares.com.

North American Tapes plans to add workers North American Tapes LLC, 22430 Fisher Road, Watertown, makes pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for sport and industrial uses. Founded in 2003, the company employs 20 people, up from four in its first year, and expects to grow to 30 within a year, according to company President Darrin Prance, who wrote, “We expect to be hiring for a variety of positions in all areas of our operation.” The tape is marketed in the U.S., Canada and internationally.

MASSENA — MetLife Seaway Agency, 213 Main St., Suite 102, employs 72 financial service representatives and hopes to employ 100 by 2010, reports local manager David Brunelle. Part of MetLife Greater Syracuse Agency, Syracuse, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., New York City, the local office, founded in 1996, has 108 employees in all. Products and services include financial needs analysis; pension payout alternatives; mutual funds; fixed and variable annuities; traditional, Roth and educational IRAs; 401(k), 403(b), SEP and simple IRAs; life insurance; retirement funding; disability income insurance; long-term care insurance; estate conservation analysis; college funding strategies; business succession strategies; group employee benefits; variable life insurance; investment and retirement products; fixed and variable annuities; mutual fund brokerage accounts and mutual funds. For more information, phone 764-0201 extension 2136, fax or e-mail 764-0162 [email protected].

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Energy Tan spa offers various ways to relax Energy Tan is an independently owned and operated tanning spa at 311 State St., Watertown, next door to Burger King. Opened in July 2005 by Shannon Exford, it has grown from 800 square feet to over 3,000 square feet. The spa is managed by Steven “Buster” Didas and also employs longtime New York state-certified nail technician Beth Green. It has a variety of tanning beds and the area’s only aromatherapy oxygen bar which includes a ting ting head massage and a Knukkles back message. The oxygen bar is designed to energize the client and fuel the skin for deeper, darker tanning. It also heightens concentration and memory, promotes healing, calms the mind and stabilizes the nervous system, fights jet lag, relieves muscle stiffness and pre-athletic performance and provides a natural remedy for headaches, migraines and hangovers, Ms. Exford reports. Also featured are free shiatsu message chairs and sunless spray tans. Norvell state of the art air brushing equipment is specifically designed for sunless

tanning. Customers can also receive a session to relax and detoxify in an infrared colortherapy sauna. Other offerings include:  The Monster Energy Drink and Juice Bar.  Spa pedicures in a private room.  Manicures, fills or acrylic or gel nails In 2008 Energy Tan has added a Rejuvenessence Collagen Light Therapy Bed also known as Red Light Skin Renewal Therapy. This is not a tanning bed. There is no UVA or UVB rays. It is reportedly safe for all ages and skin types. Energy Tan plans to continue to upgrade and keep up on the latest trends while looking for more opportunities to expand in the tri-county region. The public is invited to stop by or take a virtual tour at www.energytano2.com.

Watertown Auto Repair looks toward expansion Watertown Auto Repair Service, 26109 state Route 283 (outer Pearl Street) was founded Jan. 1, 1993 and conducts general auto repair, oil changes, New York state inspections, brake

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and transmission service, engine replacement, diagnostics and auto sales. Owned and operated by George M. Sepko Jr. and managed by Nannette Gentile, the business has 10 employees, up from three in 2003 and two a decade ago. Diagnostics services and computerized wheel balacing are among the upgrades over the past five years. The business has also updated its electronic equipment, added service bays and blacktopped its parking lot and driveway. It also has vehiclespecific computer invoicing and inventory control. Plans include adding a new office and about five more employees. More car sales and service are projected during the next five years.

A Doggie Doo Inc. grooms, cares for dogs and cats A Doggie Doo Inc., 22252 Route 11, Watertown, provides grooming, boarding, day care, training, retail supplies and food for dogs and cats. Founded in May 2004, the business has 18 employees, up from 12 when it began, and reports $450,000 in annual sales. It

projects a sales increase of 5 percent to 15 percent this year. Over the last five years “we have added some new products and some specialty training,” write company President Lisa Carl and manager Robert Carl, who say, “pet clothing and health has become a big issue lately.” Goals in addition to customer service include keeping up with trends and certification. The company does some business online. Regading employment, the Carls report, “We look for untrained people we can train to our standards, with a good work ethic.”

Schiszler Construction seeking to add workers GOUVERNEUR — Schiszler Construction, 49 John St., specializes in residential construction and small commercial projects such as additions, remodeling, siding, roofing and electrical work. Company President Joseph Schiszler reports $300,00 in annual sales, forecasts a $100,000 increase for this year, and says in the last five years there has been an increase in remodeling and

repair projects. In the past five years his work force has grown from two to five, and he expects to employ 12 a year from now, hiring “more workers who are highly skilled at their jobs.” He writes that he is “looking to hire quality craftsmen who respect their work. Looking for a busy season thanks to Fort Drum and surrounding areas and people.” Energy-efficient projects are among the new developments he sees as becoming prominent in the business. Schiszler Construction advertises in the Yellow Book, newspapers and by word of mouth, signs and business cards.

E&M Tack Shop caters to changing riding market CARTHAGE — E&M Tack Shop, 33 N. Broad St., is owned by Patty Burdick. Founded in 1980, the business employs four family members. Products and services include equestrian supplies, saddles, bridles, blankets, grooming supplies, safety helmets, fly sprays and stable equipment. The business’s major competitors are mail-order catalogs

and the Internet. As the prices of gas and feed go up, more horse owners are staying at home and enjoying their riding rather than taking expensive trips. Specific products are ordered on customers’ demand. As the market is changing from the show rider to the trail rider, items in stock are more for practicality than beauty alone. Attention to customer service helps solve particular needs. The company also sells products at local horse shows, fairs and buyer events such as Equine Affaire in Massachusetts.

Steady business seen in manufactured homes Walker’s Manufactured Housing Inc., 18753 U.S. Route 11, Watertown, founded in 1966, sells and services mobile and modular homes in Jefferson and Lewis counties and part of St. Lawrence County. The company for 10 years has employed a staff of five, a number expected to hold steady in the next year, according to company President Stanley Hall and Manager Tracey Scoville.

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in 2007. “The Web is becoming more sophisticated and customers better understand how to utilize the Web, so expectations are higher,” Mr. Holberg writes. “Businesses also realize that their potential markets are everywhere, but must defend against competition outside their local markets.” Products and services include Web design and Web programming, Web promotion and consulting, Web hosting, flash animations. The business offers sites which users can easily build and update themselves. Mr. Holberg is also involved in education and training. He reports local sales as $40,000 for the year and in 2009 projects an increase of 100 percent. Competitors are Area Web design and Web hosting firms, major statewide Web companies and companies that offer userbuilt, packaged sites. WayNorth Web has met demand for more sophisticated features, provided basic services at lower cost and maintained affordable prices. “The Internet has revolutionized business, especially small business, creating new oppor-

GOUVERNEUR — Fun Unlimited LLC, 2068 State Highway 812, sells and services Polaris ATVs, Rangers, snowmobiles and accessories in St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis and Franklin counties. The business, founded in 1985, has four employees and cites annual sales of $1.3 million, expected to increase to $1.4 million this year. It also expects to add two employees, reports company President Bill Lutz. The business has adapted to market changes, he writes, by offering more services and products such as pickup and delivery, overnight and UPS shipping and clothing and accessories. The business checks out polaris.com for the latest innovations in the industry, and gives customers the information they need to find products or services it can’t provide. The business is on the Web at www.fununlimitedpolaris.com.

WayNorth Web catering to Net-savvy clientele WayNorth Web, owned by Mark Holberg, 182 Thompson Blvd., Watertown, was started

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tunities and markets,” Mr. Holberg writes. “My business is heavily involved in facilitating this.” Prospects for five years include continued strong growth in the Web and Internet sector. “I see the potential for doubling of sales each year. The economic downturn has spurred online growth due to low cost of entry and overall cost effectiveness. “The primary focus is in Jefferson and Lewis counties, however we have customers nationwide.” “I am happy to see that businesses here are taking the advantage of opportunities to reach outside the area, which helps secure our local economies.”

Lorence provides service in marketing businesses CARTHAGE — Christopher A. Lorence Public Relations and Marketing Services has been providing marketing and public relations services to Northern New York businesses and organizations for eight years. Mr. Lorence saie he has stressed to his clients, and potential clients, the importance of developing a marketing strategy, and constantly adjusting to

fit the times and the client’s needs. In today’s challenging economic environment Mr. Lorence believes that philosophy is more important than ever. “Everything is getting tight, so it is extremely important that you maximize your efforts, with the limited budgets available. As I like to say, ‘Getting the most bang for your buck.’ When the economy is tough is not a time to put aside your marketing. ... We work with our clients to lay out a cost-effective plan, with many different approaches to increasing awareness about their product, place, or service … and then help to implement it.” The public relations and marketing business offers a wide array of services to its clients, including complete marketing plans, advertising campaigns, direct mail programs, press releases, brochures, fliers, newsletters, corporate identity packages, Web sites, and e-brochures. “The area of complete advertising campaigns, including conceptual development, design, budgeting and implementation has really been a big part of the last year,” Mr. Lorence said. “ Many of my

clients have tried some hitand-miss advertising before, but really need more of a plan. I can provide an objective review, backed by proven strategies, and get the best results. As an outside source, we can look at it objectively and do what is best for my clients. I continue to tell my clients to think of me as a part-time, part-time member of their team, which can help get things done, they just don’t have the time, the inhouse expertise, or a big budget to do.” The public relations and marketing business continues to grow, with many of his new clients coming from referrals by his existing clients. He and his team provide these services, without the overhead and expense of hiring personnel, or a large advertising agency to over 25 local businesses and organizations in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. For more information call 783-2539.

Morrison’s management shifts; business grows From its small beginnings, Morrison’s Furniture Store, 230 Factory St., has become the largest furniture store in North-

ern New York. Joseph J. Morrison started selling used furniture and delivering it by horse and wagon 88 years ago. Three generations later, Morrison’s is stronger than ever. At this year’s annual meeting, John W. Morrison, 85-year-old son of Joseph Morrison, stepped down as president of Morrison’s. His son, David A., was elected the new president, while John continues to be active in the business as chief executive officer. Also at this year’s meeting, Director-Secretary Robert E. Schweitzer, 79, announced his retirement, effective April 1. He has 56 years with the company. Morrison’s has continued to grow over the years. In order to offer the largest selection of furniture, carpeting and bedding possible, the showrooms and warehouse facilities have been expanded. Morrison’s continues to deliver in-stock furniture within three days to most locations, and most city deliveries can be made the next day. Progress in 2008 was exceptional. During the year, a new 10,000-square-foot La-Z-Boy comfort studio was opened.

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Northern FCU continues protection for members

Haylor, Freyer and Coon weathering the recession

Northern Federal Credit Union, which posted another successful year without any bailout funds despite the mortgage crisis, says its investment and lending decisions protected its members’ interests. In 2008 the credit union launched an online mortgage resource center called MortgageClick, which teaches members about home loan products including fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, VA loans and construction loans. Home lending professionals are also available to answer questions; call 779-HOME. Northern FCU, a memberowned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with two locations in Watertown and three in the surrounding communities, will be upgrading technology in June to improve customer access. For more information, visit www.northernfcu.com or call 1 (866) 310-6328.

Haylor, Freyer and Coon, Inc., with offices at 1402 Washington St., Watertown, 329 State St., Carthage, and 103 Main St., Theresa, observed its 80th anniversary in 2008. The company, part of Haylor, Freyer and Coon in Syracuse, is a full-service property and casualty insurance agency, offering commercial and personal insurance products, financial services, and employee benefit programs. It supports clients in a variety of industries, including construction, health care, transportation, manufactured housing, milk hauling, brewing, municipalities and schools. Specialty services include loss control and safety analysis, workers compensation claims, and property and liability claims settlement. HF&C serves American clients who have international business interests through As-

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surex Global, a worldwide network of select insurance agencies; this enabled the firm last year to handle clients’ needs not only in the United States, but also in Germany, Switzerland, Canada and Hong Kong. Assurex Global operates in more than 80 countries, with nearly 120 partner agencies generating $23 billion in annual premiums. The employee-owned HF&C, with annual corporate sales of $265 million, is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the country. Last year it implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan committee to educate workers about their ownership roles. Given the economic turndown in 2008, the agency expanded its sales staff to strengthen client connections and boost market penetration in New York. For more information visit www.haylor.com or call Patricia Clary at 1 (800) 289-1501.

Rawlings Nursery features 400 varieties of hosta ELLISBURG — Along the shore area of Lake Ontario, Rawlings Nursery is one of the premier nurseries for hosta. It has 400 different varieties of the plant in a beautiful setting with many other perennials and annuals as well. Kevin Rawlings is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the north country on hosta. He travels the country to attend conventions on hosta and conferences to keep his hobby interest alive. He belongs to the Tri-State Hosta Society and the American Hosta Growers Group. Hosta is a leafy green or green-and-white perennial that you plant and usually forget about it until it outgrows its spot. T The nursery has about 30 dis-

play beds of hosta, perennials and annuals, incluidng a large selection of hemerocallis, astible and sedum. The nursery offers an assortment of trees for its customers. The nursery, 12061 Monitor Road, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call or e-mail 846-5265 [email protected].

Wind Power Ethics Group concerned about Cape CAPE VINCENT — The Wind Power Ethics Group was formed in 2006 by citizens concerned about the effects of industrial wind energy development proposed for Cape Vincent. Cape Vincent and the St. Lawrence River are well known for their environmental sensitivity and scenic and recreational opportunities.

WPEG is dedicated to the idea that the environment and citizens should be adequately protected from the negative impacts that could accompany this industrial development. Since the developers have entered into wind lease agreements with many town officials, WPEG also has significant reservations about the influence of wind developers on the town’s governmental process. Its goal is to see that industrial wind development does not severely impact one of New York State’s prime scenic, recreational, and environmental treasures, and that the environmental review and governmental process is carried out fairly and is not tainted. Monitoring and challenging this issue is costly; the group seeks donations to WPEG. P.O. Box 435, Cape Vincent, N.Y. 13618.

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Jeremiah Maxon, pictured in his home on Central Street, Watertown, is developing a family outreach program for military families.

Jeremiah J. Maxon By REBECCA MADDEN TIMES STAFF WRITER

Jeremiah J. Maxon’s interest in gardening began nearly two years ago. He moved in with his widowed grandmother upon graduating from SUNY Oswego in 2006, and just happened to come across a 1970s gardening book that belonged to his grandfather. “After he died in the 1990s, the garden never got planted,” Mr. Maxon said. “It was the summer of 2007, and we finally planted a garden.” He said the story about making his grandmother’s gardening wishes come true helped him land the job as community outreach educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County’s 4-H Defiant Gardens. Defiant Gardens is a community gardening initiative designed to give military families a social networking tool, Mr. Maxon said. Families of soldiers who are deployed, were deployed or will deploy are encouraged to participate in the gardens. Although locations have yet to be determined, Mr. Maxon said he hopes

THE MAXON FILE Age: 25 Birthplace: Watertown Family: Wife,Karen E.;his parents reside in Sulphur Springs Education: Graduated from Sackets Harbor Central School in 2001,Jefferson Community College with an associate degree in liberal arts in 2003 and SUNY Oswego with a degree in journalism with a minor in political science in 2006. Recommended book: “Ronald Reagan and the Politics of Freedom,”by Andrew E.Busch.Mr.Maxon said there are a lot of parallels between the Cold War in Reagan’s time,and the culture war now. there will be eight throughout the county. “They want 100 families from each brigade,” he said. “They believe community gardening will foster an increase in social capital.” Mr. Maxon is working with the city of Watertown, Jefferson County and Fort Drum to try to get sites for all eight of the gardens within the next few months. He said he’s working diligently because the grant he was hired under expires June 1.

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Rawlings Nursery HOSTAS (300 varieties) PERENNIALS and TREES Wednesday through Saturday—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Route 289—12061 Monitor Road, Ellisburg, NY 13636 (Three miles off Route 81--Exit 40, West to Monitor Road. One-half mile north of Ellisburg on Route 289.)

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What makes the project special, Mr. Maxon said, is the inclusion of the deployed parent or parents in the project. While a soldier is deployed, he or she will be sent a container garden to tend to one type of fruit or vegetable, so he feels a part of the process. The children also will be involved, he said, because they will decide what’s planted in the gardens. “It’s up to the kids,” Mr. Maxon said. “Studies have shown when children make decisions, it gives them more ownership, so we want them to have some decision-making. For the soldiers, they also know their kids aren’t running the streets.” Mr. Maxon said he wouldn’t be where he is today without the guidance of his mentor, Ed Greutman. Mr. Greutman has been SUNY Oswego’s adviser for Brothers and Sisters in Christ, a ministry whose goal is to mobilize and equip local churches for outreach and discipleship to the college campuses, according to BASIC. “Ed was full of good advice,” Mr. Maxon said. “He’s the most level-headed guy I know.”

When you Think Insurance® Think Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Three Northern New York Locations to service all you Insurance needs.

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H&R Block notes benefits of the new Recovery Act Millions of taxpayers will take home more money from the almost $790 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but not automatically. “There are provisions that pay you now and some that pay you later,” said Jo Ann St.Croix at H&R Block. But... taxpayers will need to have guidance to maximize the benefit.” The bill includes several provisions that immediately boost wallets. For both 2009 and 2010, the Making Work Pay tax cut means up to $400 for individuals and $800 for couples through a reduction in income tax withholding. Eligible workers may need to work with their employers to ensure any adjusted income tax withholding is appropriate. Eligible self-employed taxpayers can adjust their quarterly estimated payments. Taxpayers who do not receive the full amount this year will receive the remaining as a credit on next year's return. Social Security and SSI recipients, retired and disabled veterans and railroad retirees will get a one-time payment of $250. Individuals on a federal or state retirement program who don't receive Social Security benefits can claim a $250 credit when they file for 2009. “Taxpayers who qualify for both the Making Work Pay Cred-

it and the $250 payment, can't get the full amount of both benefits,” said St.Croix. In these cases, thecredit will be reduced by $250. Many of the unemployed will receive a $25 weekly boost to their check. In addition, the first $2,400 in benefits will be exempt from federal tax in 2009. Eligible unemployed workers paying for COBRA will benefit from a 65 percent federal subsidy for their monthly insurance premiums. Visit www.hrblock.com/taxes/tax tips or call 1-800HRBLOCK for more information.

Chiropractic center notes successful first year Beaver Falls native Danielle Lundy has served the north country for a successful first year at the Chiropractic Wellness Center of Northern New York. The center has two locations; Freedom Plaza, Evans Mills, and Madison Barracks, Sackets Harbor. Also at the Sackets Harbor location is the Oasis Spa, with all-natural treatments. Ms. Lundy’s chiropractic care includes massage therapy in the patient’s regular visit. Their chiropractic care starts with heat therapy to warm the muscles and a 10-minute massage before seeing Ms. Lundy. The Oasis Wellness Spa is an extension of the Sackets Harbor

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facility, having remodeled the office to accommodate three massage rooms, a facial room, a far infrared sauna and a separate room for manicures and pedicures, as well as a comfortable waiting area where patrons can enjoy some relaxing music and pre-pampering. Many different packages and specials are offered on a regular basis. Spa parties are welcome up to groups of 10. New for 2009 are nutritional cleansing consulting and products. The center participates with most insurance plans including Empire, United Health Care, POMCO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, RMSCO, Cigna, GHI and Medicare, as well as Workman’s Compensation and No Fault. For more information, or to schedule and appointment, call Ms. Lundy at 6463777 or 629-4222. Or visit www.nnywellness.com.

BOCES provides services for individuals, districts The Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services offers its 18 component school districts high quality services to students, teachers, administrators, parents and community. These include Career/Technical Education, Programs for Exceptional Students, shared teacher services, staff develop-

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share general education courses through BOCES in areas such math and foreign as language. BOCES also offers services to local schools in staff development and assists schools with updating curricula. Each year, BOCES operates a high school equivalency program that provides an opportunity for adults to obtain a general education diploma. A performing arts committee of teachers and administrators meets with staff to review and select assembly programs which will be presented in schools throughout the year. The Educational Communications Center includes an audiovisual equipment repair service, graphic arts service, inservice workshops, educational TV and microcomputer repair support services. In non-instructional support, BOCES provides employer-employee relations services, negotiation services, planning services, policy manual development, bus driver training and a health and safety program. BOCES also works with component schools in the development of consortium programs utilizing state and federal funds. The Jefferson-Lewis Teacher Center provides inservice programs to teachers and a peer support program, substitute teacher training, a classroom management program and a student teaching program.

Pearle Vision of Watertown, Arsenal Street, which will celebrate its 33nd anniversary in June, provides complete eye examinations for the detection and treatment of disease using the latest diagnostic equipment. It also fits the newest contacts lens products for astigmatism and extended wear.

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ment, curriculum development, instructional support services, educational communications, non-instructional support services and assistance with state and federal educational programs. The Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown and the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield offer programs preparing students for careers in business, welding, mechanics, building trades, service-related employment, fashion design, nursing, electronics, forestry, computer assisted design/drafting, visual communications and many others. BOCES places students in a setting much like the one that awaits them in the world of work. Master craftsmen teach courses that are kept up to date with the help of advisory committees composed of individuals from local businesses and industry. On-the-job work experiences prepare students to move successfully from school to earning a living. Job placement assistance from BOCES and articulation agreements with colleges offer qualified students advanced standing. For exceptional students, special-education teachers and support staff work together to develop individualized programs. An emphasis is placed on helping students who are challenged reach their greatest degree of self-sufficiency. Component districts can

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ing to solo practice after an I would like to announce that I am return . illness to due absence . W e especially miss the kids. A ll of my patients are invited to return young without sedation. A s in the past, we will treat even the very . M y staff is very adept at child management I hope to see you soon. Thanks!

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Pearle carries hundreds of frames from top designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Liz Claiborne, Candies,Vogue, Armani Exchange and Harley Davidson. “There are many factors that you should consider before making a purchase, including your prescription, personal taste, facial shape, lifestyle and cost,” said the owner of the Arsenal Street location, Dr. Fred J. Bresler. Dr. Bresler has four full-time, state-licensed opticians on staff. Pearle is the provider for Eyemed, the new state employee eyecare programs for correctios officers and state troopers. Pearle also accepts most insurance plans such asTricare, Martins Point, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Utica Watertown, Guardian-Davis and GHI. Promotions throughout the year include the popular “Buy One, Get One Free” in which you can purchase the first pair of glasses and then get a backup pair for free or for a minimal fee, prescription sunglasses as a second selection. For more information contact the store at 782-2600 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

T.F. Wright well known for granite craftsmanship CARTHAGE — Over 11 years ago, Timothy F. Wright bought the E.C. Crooks Memorial corporation in Carthage at a bankruptcy auction. He promptly changed the name to T.F. Wright & Sons Granite Foundry. The heart and soul of the business was its cemetery work offering a wide range of monuments, mausoleums, field lettering and memory stone refinishing. The company is still very strong in its memorial work, but since its inception Mr. Wright and his staff have taken on a new application for its stone and masonry work. Today, T.F. Wright & Sons Granite Foundry, 609 Adelaide St., is known for the many ways it manufactures and designs granite slabs. It now installs granite vanities, fireplace mantles, hearths, thresholds and windowsills. In recent years as the popularity of granite grew for residential kitchens, T.F. Wright & Sons has installed granite counter tops all over Northern New York. One of the most popular granite stone that T.F. Wright & Sons uses is the Fireblossom, which is mined in the Adirondack Mountains by the Garnet Stone Company of Ballston Spa, The red gemstones flicker throughout the granite giving it a fiery appeal. The company imports from as far away as India, Brazil, Australia and Italy. Customers visiting the granite foundry can choose from a host of different colored granite styles and colors. Interested parties are always invited to take a factory tour through the foundry and watch the skilled team of factory trained craftsman at work. With its laserguided diamond tools, the foundry can fabricate all kinds of rock work. “Customers are constantly asking us if we do special rock wok and they are just amazed to see our portfolio of the special projects we have done working with stone,” says Jimmy Childers, a veteran graphic artist at the firm. T.F. Wright & Sons is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p..m. Saturday. Factory tours can be scheduled by calling 493-2963; site is Web the tfwrightgranite.com

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Slack Chemical marks 65 years in business

Plaza Beauty and Tanning in business over 20 years

CARTHAGE — Slack Chemical Co Inc., 465 S. Clinton St., has been in business for 65 years and employs 80 people. It supplies industrial, municipal, agricultural and retail chemicals and services throughout the Northeast and carries a full line of pool, spa and winter products. Robert R. Sturtz owns Slack Chemical, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call 493-0430, fax 493-3931 or visit www.slackchem.com.

Plaza Beauty and Tanning Salon owner/operator Theresa Derrigo Delaney has been styling hair for 30 years. For the past 24 years, Plaza Beauty and Tanning Salon has been at 1312 Washington St., Watertown. Ms. Delaney opened the salon June 15, 1985 with four hair stations in the back of the salon and a barbershop storefront. After eight years the barber relocated. This left her with the opportunity to take over the whole salon and expand to eight hair stations. The extensive renovation of the salon also added a tanning booth and all new equipment. Ms. Delaney was first in the north country to be certified for Ionic hair straightening. Her fully licensed staff offers a complete range of services including tanning packages, hair straightening, color, cuts, foiling, manicures/pedicures and up-do’s for formal events and balls. The salon also offers a variety of professional hair care products. Plaza Beauty and Tanning Salon is open Mondays by appointment, and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Beutel Metal Recyclers marks second year in city Having taken over a former family business, Beutel Metal Recyclers is now in its second year of business on outer Massey Street, Watertown. The business is owned by Ann M. Beutel, owner of Superior Computer Services, Old Martin Street, Carthage. Various types of appliances, vehicles and metals may be recycled and a pickup service is available. The company accepts ferrous scrap metals including aluminum, brass, stainless steel and copper. The recycling center provides an alternative for collectors and businesses looking for another option when disposing of metal materials. For more information about Beutel Metal Recyclers, visit www.beutelrecyclers.com or call 788-4080.

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Penski customizes hiring to address business needs Penski Inc. has more than 25 years of business and community partnerships, specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services and training. Founded by Robert Penski, president, the firm offers long-term, short-term, tempo-

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rary-to-hire, contract and direct hire opportunities for job candidates. Since Penski Inc.’s inception in 1980, the firm has served hundreds of employers and placed thousands of people in a variety of rewarding positions, provided payroll processing for small and large employers; offered training programs; provid-

ed a variety of non-traditional recruiting services, and continued its involvement in countywide community efforts. Working with firms ranging from small not-for-profits to large manufacturing firms and placing applicants in temporary secretarial to long-term direct hire engineering positions, the staff at Penski Inc. has the oppor-

tunity to work with a wide range of individuals and organizations. The staffing firm partners with small, medium and large companies, customizing hiring solutions based on projected growth, budget and specified needs. Penski Staffing, with regional offices in Potsdam, Massena, Ogdensburg and Watertown, places more than 1,500 people a year-

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with hundreds of employers. “We are very excited about 2009,” said John M. Wicke, general manager. “We will assist firms to be profitable and productive during our current economic times and we look for a strong growth pattern in all our offices.” For more information visit www.penski.com.

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Here’s to another successful year for Penski - the staffing industry leader in Northern New York and a true North Country business partner. Stacey MacCue - Branch Manager 200 Washington St., Suite 404, Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 788-5627

When the current owner, Robert R. Sturtz, purchased the Slack Chemical facility in 1986, there were eight employees including the owners and office staff. The drivers of the four Slack Chemical trucks loaded the vehicles themselves before they made their daily deliveries.

Today, Slack Chemical has 80 employees, a 30-tractor/ 50 trailer fleet and 2 facilities; the main headquarters are located in Carthage, NY and a warehouse in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Carthage facility currently consists of 160,000 square feet of covered storage, incorporating four structures augmented by a separate office building. Bulk liquid storage consists of some 65-bulk tanks comprising 400,000 gallons total liquid storage.

Slack Chemical delivers throughout the Northeast to industrial, municipality, agricultural and retail businesses and organizations. All vehicles are company owned and maintained in their own maintenance facility. All drivers are full time Slack employees with HAZMAT licenses and rigorous HAZMAT training.

In a marketplace where chemical supplies are abundant, but outstanding service is not, Slack goes the extra mile to deliver with a difference – the quality difference. Their entire team works from order inception to delivery to make sure they not only meet, but also exceed your needs and expectations.

Slack Chemical has developed and changed immensely since it opened in 1944. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the main goal of Slack Chemical. Quality products and quality service is our main priority.

Walk- in customers are welcome! We carry a full line of pool and spa products at competitive prices. Staff is on hand to test your water and help you make your pool or spa safe and enjoyable. And don’t forget winter products! Whether you prefer rock salt or calcium chloride, we have the ice fighting products you need to help you through the long Northern New York winters. Stop by to see the selection of high quality, yet affordable winter products. They are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

CHEMICAL COMPANY

Slack Chemical employees include, in front, from left, Kim Hayden, Barb Louviere, Christa Woodward and Jessi Russell; in back, Tom Williams, Kenny Turck, Kenny Birchenough, Derek Davis and owner Robert Sturtz.

465 South Clinton Street Carthage, NY 13619 Phone (315) 493-0430

Proudly Serving the Northeast for 65 Years

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