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Friday, November 20, 2009

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'Hobble Gobble' in West Potsdam

The 12th annual Hobble Hobble Prediction Run/Walk is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at the West Potsdam Bingo Hall, Blanchard Road. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m. The $25 fee includes a t-shirt, goody bags, medals, and refreshments. There are 4-mile and 7-mile courses and the six closest predictors from each course win a turkey. Over $2,000 in prizes will be awarded. Proceeds benefit the Potsdam Holiday Fund and other causes.Video of last year's race from Viddler.com. Click here for larger image.

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NCNow Survey

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

"Do you and/or a family member hunt?” and “Do you eat venison at any time during the year?"

Take the NCNow Survey. Results will be posted Monday, Nov. 23

RESULTS OF LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:

“Do you like the new voting machines?”

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Local Sports

St. Regis Falls woman reaps All-American honors for Clarkson volleyball team

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Opinion

‘None of the above' should be option

Letters to Editor of North Country This Week

Care in crosswalk

North Country This Week Sound Off

Why conservatives fear stolen elections

The In Box20p

Another One Bites the Dust

Life in Slow Lane20p

Wherein a former candidate implodes

Outside Looking In20p

ACORN: we were not in NY-23

The In Box20p

Did Team Hoffman 'panic' on election night?

The In Box20p

Doug Hoffman's letter

The In Box20p

Is the North Country conservative?

The In Box20p

How do you feel about Canton's services, opportunities, drawbacks?

Canton Community Survey 6p

Obituaries & Services

All funeral homes except Hawley Funeral Home of Star Lake submit obituaries to NorthCountyNow.com. To inquire about services at Hawley Funeral Home, or to request they submit obituaries to NorthCountryNow.com, call 848-2823.

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Entertainment & Recreation

Northern TRIBS Swimming Club sets winter practices, meets

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Claxton-Hepburn to sponsor Red Cross blood drive Nov. 25

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'North Pole Satellite Office' opens in Ogdensburg Nov. 27

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19a

Kazakh film 'Tulpan' Nov. 30 is last of Cinema 10 season

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19a

ADK Laurentians have outings planned through early winter

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NYPA continues free Friday movies in November

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Claxton-Hepburn hosting diabetes screenings, support groups during November

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Grasse River Players set auditions Dec. 5, 6, 7 for February comedy production

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New Today

O'burg teen arrested after four law enforcement agencies capture him following foot chase

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P&C stores to close unless they're sold

Story from WWNY 20p

Variance brings apartments in old Norfolk school a step closer

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20p

Clarkson's Golden Knight Crowe relishing ice time

Story from WWNY 20p

Holiday art auction at SUNY Potsdam on Dec. 3

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20p

Tasks force recommends 10 percent hike in deer population north of Rt. 11

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20p

Hammond man charged with DWI after nearly striking parked police cruiser in Morristown

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Burglaries in Madrid, Morley

St. Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies and investigators are seeking the public's assistance in identifying hooded burglars caught on surveillance cameras at Wayne's Gas Station, NYS Hwy. 310, Madrid. Burglars also broke into The Longbranch Restaurant in Morley, both taking place on the night Nov. 17, deputies say. Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 379-2222. Tips can also be left at 1-800-287-3784.

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Canton rape case to be presented to grand jury

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20p

‘Coping with Grief During the Holidays' offered Dec. 3

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20p

Verizon, AT&T duel with 3G Mobile coverage of county

Story from WWTI-tv 20p

Two-vehicle collision in Fowler injures three

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20p

Massena Electric adds charge to bill for energy efficiency

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20p

As vote continues, Rep. Bill Owens takes up job in Washington

Story from North Country Public Radio 20p

Curator flushes out Remington forgeries

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20p

SUNY Potsdam to host winter lacrosse for boys

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20p

Elections officials denying Hoffman's tampering charge

Story from North Country Public Radio 20a

Reality Check to provide info at St. Lawrence Centre Nov. 21 on deceptive tobacco marketing

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Regular flu vaccine supply falls short in county

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20a

Local environmentalists blast proposals for $16m Power Authority money

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20a

SUNY Canton wins Red Cross recognition for doubling blood donations

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20a

25 years with AIDS is subject of talk at SUNY Potsdam Dec. 1

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Massena pellet plant to get $250k grant

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20a

Hoffman skeptical of 23rd Congressional election vote tally

Story from News10 Now20a

Potsdam Food Co-op Holiday Baking Contest Dec. 6

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 20a

Ice season

A collection of Potsdam Bantams, Clarkson University club players, and Clarkson intramural players took to the ice at Potsdam's Pine Street Arena last week to sharpen their skills during an open hockey session. The arena has open skating or open hockey times, or both, daily Sunday through Friday during the season, and the Canton Pavilion is open for skating. Check our calendar inside or online at NorthCountryNow.com for times. North Country Now photo by Craig Freilich.

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Today's local newscasts

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Featured Events

CPR for Pros classes at Red Cross in Potsdam Nov. 19, 20

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Parishville Hilltoppers holding dance Nov. 20

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Canton St. Mary's ‘Auction Night' Nov. 20

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'Crops for a Cause' in Canton Nov. 20

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Canton Free Library showing 'New Moon' for teens at American Theater Nov. 20

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U.S. bobsled, skeleton teams compete Nov. 20-21 in Lake Placid

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Thanksgiving Craft Show at Ogdensburg's JFK School Nov. 21

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Course for beginning internet users Nov. 21 in Massena

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'Manslaughter in Massena' author speaks Nov. 21 at library

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Annual TAUNY gingerbread house workshop Nov. 21 in Canton

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 15a

Fall carp derby planned in Waddington Nov. 21

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Child CPR and first aid course Nov. 21 in Potsdam

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 9p

'Knit-in' planned in Potsdam on Nov. 21

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Featured artists series to feature spinner, fiber artists Nov. 21 in Canton

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Annual craft sale in St. Regis Falls Nov. 21

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Chicken and biscuit dinner at Lisbon Wesleyan Church Nov. 21

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 16p

Kingdom Kafe to perform at Gouverneur Methodist Church Nov. 21

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Bag book sale Nov. 21 at Canton Free Library

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 16a

Shipley CD-release concert on Nov. 21 to benefit Hospice

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17a

Movie ‘The Ten Commandments' at Potsdam United Methodist Church Nov. 21

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17a

Thanksgiving dinner in Lawrenceville Nov. 22

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17p

St. Lawrence Centre Arena Annual Turkey Bowling Nov. 22

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Potsdam Community Chorus to present 'Thanksgiving' concert Nov. 22

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17a

Clarkson Engineers Without Borders holding bottle drive in Potsdam Nov. 22

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18a

Potsdam Central Boosters' Fall Sports Recognition Night is Nov. 23

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18a

'Minds on the Edge' is topic at next National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting Nov. 23

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18a

Community turkey dinner Thanksgiving Day at Gouverneur United Methodist Church

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Visit by Santa among attractions to Canton's Holiday of Lights Nov. 27

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Neil Simon comedy ‘Rumors' at M-W Nov. 27-28

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Holiday fine wine and beer tasting in Massena Nov. 28

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Jamboree for Bernard Sharlow Nov. 29

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Books are Fun' sale at Massena Memorial Nov. 30

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Potsdam Brass and more play Nov. 30 at Potsdam First Presbyterian

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Memorial tree lighting in Norfolk Dec. 1

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

McDuff's benefit for Potsdam Holiday Fund has food, live music Dec. 2

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Today's events, sports & entertainment

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Business

Penn Traffic files for bankruptcy, plans to sell P & C grocery stores

Story from Syracuse.com19p

Unemployment up slightly from September

Story from WWNY-tv 19p

Seaway chief hopes for traffic turnaround

Story from North Country Public Radio 19p

Potsdam says it needs plans, survey before accepting Lowe's water tower

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

SUNY Potsdam entrepreneurs plan shirt, discount card businesses

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 16a

Potsdam's Misty Hollow again collecting stuffed animals for the holiday season

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Hacketts taking steps forward with reopening of Canton store

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18p

Hacketts in Canton to reopen within days

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Air service discussions reveal split among Massena, O'burg, Watertown airports

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18a

Potsdam's Willow Tree Florist and Landscaping expanding

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 18a

Recently Posted

Clarkson alumnus serving in Obama administration

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Ogdensburg plaza demolition will start soon

Story from Watertown Daily Times 20a

Gouverneur woman killed in head-on crash

Story from WWNY-tv 19p

Clarkson's academic program for high school students returning this winter

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Ogdensburg may ax jobs, farm some services out

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

Potsdam students volunteer 1,490 hours

Story from Gouverneur Times 19p

Lisbon makes changes in response to state audit

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

Edwards farmer headed to DC to lobby for dairy reform

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

Troopers promise seat belt enforcement blitz during holiday period

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19a

Potsdam Holiday Fund will take applications 'as long as resources hold out'

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

Potsdam Rotary BOCES November Student of the Month

Sterling Back of Massena, a student in the auto technology program at BOCES Seaway Tech, is the Rotary Club of Potsdam BOCES student of the month for November. At a Rotary luncheon honoring Back, he met with Potsdam Rotarians and was commended for his hard work by Seaway Tech instructor Michael Ells. From left, Potsdam Rotary Vocational Service Chair Paul McGrath. Back row, Ells, and Potsdam Rotary President Deb Moschell. The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at McDuff's in Potsdam. Guests are welcome.

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Story suggests computer virus may have affected 23rd Congressional race vote

Story from GouverneurTimes.com19p

McDuff's benefit for Potsdam Holiday Fund has food, live music Dec. 2

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19p

Clifton-Fine Boarding Home celebrates 25th year along with 101-year-old resident

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19p

Hoffman saying groups 'tampered' with vote results

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19a

Owens appointed to House Armed Services and Homeland Security committees

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 19a

Police say trooper, another person hurt in Massena intersection crash

Story from Watertown Daily Times 19a

Seaway chief hopes for traffic turnaround

Story from North Country Public Radio 19a

Massena C.O. accused of ripping off workers' comp

Story from WWTI-TV 19a

Ogdensburg students roll up sleeves for H1N1 clinic

Story from WWNY-TV 19a

Council weighing Massena hospital plans

Story from Watertown Daily Times19a

Seaway season ends December 29

Story from News10 Now19a

Jump rope for fitness

As an ending activity to October's health and wellness theme at Lawrence Avenue Elementary School in Potsdam, students were encouraged to jump rope as the final school-wide exercise the month. Shown are kindergarten students lining up and enjoying the jump roping activity.

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DEC to let Gouverneur complete parking lot

Story from Watertown Daily Times19a

St. Lawrence County students roll up sleeves for H1N1 clinic

Story from WWNY-tv 18p

Assemblywoman Russell calls for investigation in H1N1 vaccine distribution

Story from Gouverneur Times 18p

Work begins on OBPA street in Ogdensburg

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18p

SUNY Canton student accused of raping 13-year-old says he didn't ask her age

Story from WWNY-TV 18p

River advocates staying vigilant against Seaway expansion

Story from North Country Public Radio 18p

Massena Polar Plunge raises $12.5K for Special Olympics

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18p

Potsdam okays tax deal for 'health care zone'

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18p

Expanding in Potsdam

Willow Tree Florist & Landscaping is currently building a new addition. It will house an expanded retail area as well as work area. It is scheduled to be open for the Spring 2010 season. Owner is Kevin Blanchard. Willow Tree is a full service florist and landscaping business located at 7580 US HWY 11. The new addition will streamline the 2 aspects of the business together as well as making it easier for customers to navigate.

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New York Post publishes County Clerk Ritchie's column against new license plate fees

Story from New York Post18p

Latest tally still has Owens ahead in 23rd

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18p

Asbestos removal projects at Potsdam Civic Center complete

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18p

Hoffman comeback almost impossible as vote tally nears end

Story from Watertown Daily Times 18a

St. Lawrence County's budget hikes levy $2.8 million

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Potsdam Animal Shelter getting closer

The Potsdam Humane Society is now 80% of the way towards reaching its goal of $1 million for its building project to improve the Potsdam Animal Shelter. Jason and Tracy (Grant) Adle are helping to close this gap by providing a $10,000 memorial gift to name the new outdoor exercise area for Tracy's father, Fay C. Grant, Jr. Tracy, a Potsdam native, returned to the area in 2004 and has become an active member of the PHS board of directors. She and her husband own “Your Hometown, Inc.”, work as insurance adjustors.

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SUNY Canton student charged with raping 13-year-old

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Ex-Burger King employee accused of stealing on job in Ogdensburg

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Boil water advisory issued in parts of Morristown

Story from WWNY-tv 17p

BOCES reinstating auto repair program

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Massena willing to put rink at former school

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

P.J.'s 4 X-mas

P. J. 's 4 X-mas is a non-profit organization from kids for kids. Camille & Abby Marshall from Ogdensburg want to help the children less fortunate this holiday season. They are accepting donations of new pj's for all the needy children in the area. Local drop-boxes are being placed and money donations are accepted. All donations are to benefit the Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center's Christmas Program. The Ogdensburg Neighborhood Center helps 200 families a month, which is 150 children. During the holidays the number increases to 750-800 children. Help Camille & Abby reach their goal of 1000 PJ's donated! Local drop-box locations are as follows: Notre Dame Church, Kinney Drugs, Ogd. Boy and Girls Club, Am-Vets, VFW, Julie's Dance Studio, High Maintenance Hair Studio, Madill Elementary, and 511 Albany Ave. and more to come! If you would like to help the girls reach their goal by volunteering Please call 393-0631 after 3pm or 681-8714 any time. Camille & Abby are the daughters of Jacob & Melissa Carroll-Durham, maternal grandparents are Jack & Linda (Groulx) Carroll.

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Nearly 3 percent of county residents have moved away since 2000

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17p

Psychological review ordered for rape suspect

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17p

Seaway Chief: no expansion, no winter navigation

Story from North Country Public Radio 17p

CPH October Employee of the Month

Bob Emlaw, maintenance worker at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, has been named Employee of the Month for October. Emlaw is best described by his co-workers as being courteous, knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated. He is always committed to providing excellent service and ensures that a job is done promptly and effectively. Pictured from left, Director of Maintenance Mike Sexton; Bob Emlaw; VP of Administrative Services Marlinda LaValley; Environmental Services Worker and wife Darlene Emlaw; and VP of Finance Rick Jacobs. Mr. Emlaw resides in Norwood.

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Hoffman takes back concession in congressional race

Story from WWNY-TV 17a

TAUNY launches $1.25 million campaign to renovate new home

Story from NorthCountryNow.com 17a

County sheriff could lose deputy position

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17a

Seaway Chief: No expansion, no winter navigation

Story from North Country Public Radio 17a

Canton justice resigning; job 'too disruptive' to his life

Story from Watertown Daily Times 17a

Seaway to close Dec. 29 after dismal year

Story from Watertown Daily Times17a

Meeting to quell concerns over Potsdam's homework policy

Story from Watertown Daily Times17a

Senior Bus Program seeks support

The Senior Bus Program is the only means of transportation for some of the residents at Sunrise Valley Apartments in DeKalb Junction, Attwater Apartments in Russell, McBrier Park Manor Apartments in Hermon and Edwards Senior Courts in Edwards. The Bus Program is a locally funded community project that was created for the purpose of getting residents out in the community to run errands, buy groceries, go out for lunch, breathe some fresh air, and socialize with others. Monetary donations to support the continued operation are most welcome. For additional information, contact Nancy Robert at (315) 229–3320 or e-mail her at nrobert@stlawco.org. Front row, from left, Joan Tobin and Melanie Uncle riders from Senior Court Apartments in Edwards; Martina Facey, Vivian Rubadeau, Cindy Houghton, and Virginia Wells riders from Sunrise Valley Apartments in Dekalb Junction. Back row, Nancy Robert, St. Lawrence County Transportation Coordinator; Ann Appleby, St. Lawrence NYSARC Bus Attendant, Kristen Kenny, St. Lawrence County Housing Council, Tim Snyder, St. Lawrence NYSARC Transportation Clerk.

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For Details Visit NorthCountryNow.com Lost & Found Page

  • Female small beagle found walking along 37C with no collar. Looks to have had a litter of pups recently
  • Lost male calico-colored tabby cat, 3 years old, with white on his chest and green eyes, answers to the name Friskie
  • Male Beagle with green collar found in Lisbon area
  • Fluffy gray adult cat with flea collar has been around our house on the Morley Potsdam Road for about a week
  • 6 month old female short haired tiger kitten wearing pink collar with bell. Very friendly. Last seen at 4 Church St., Canton.
  • Set of keys, with quarters, a cross, a fabric owl, and key fob
  • Male orange tabby Manx cat, 2 years old, blue eyes
  • Black/white Shitzu wearing camo collar in Canton-Potsdam Hospital parking lot
  • $25 reward; ladies pair of brown prescription glasses.
  • Calico cat with white on its chest, very skinny, but friendly at the Ogdensburg Public Library on Nov. 9 around 9:30 a.m.

For Details Visit NorthCountryNow.com Lost & Found Page

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