To the Editor:

As Veterans Day approaches, it is only fitting that we are ready to send out thanks to the following people, organizations and businesses that were firm supporters of the 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciate Day.

This year was a true appreciation event that could have only been held with the support of all of these sponsors.

Clarkson University, especially the following individuals: Brian Grant & Trish Dobbs, Admissions; Dr. Tony Collins, President; Jeff Taylor, Career Center; Jennifer Stokes, Clarkson VA Certifying Official; and Scott Smalling, Athletics; SUNY Potsdam, especially the following individuals and groups: Bill Mitchell, Athletics; Dan Wilson, Printing; Louise Tyo, Student Success Center; and PACES; SUNY Canton, especially the following individuals: Michael Perry, College Association and Michaela Young, SUNY Canton President’s Office; The Membership of the following American Legion Posts: Lisbon Post 1342; Norfolk Post 925; Norwood Post 68; and Waddington Post 420.

The Membership and individuals of the following VFW Posts: Dave Pearson & the membership of Canton Post 1231; Gouverneur Post 6338; Massena Post 1143; and Potsdam Post 1194; The Membership of the following AMVETS Posts: Canton-Potsdam Post 282; Colton Post 262; Ogdensburg Post 19; and Parishville Post 265; The following businesses and individuals: Backus Brothers, Mort Backus; Bill Collins, McFadden Dier Insurance Company; Bob Clark, Renzi Brothers, Watertown; Brian McNeil, Lowe’s, Potsdam; Bud Byington, Coca-Cola, Malone; Charlotte Strasser, Cabot Cheese; Chris Smutz, Northern Music & Video; Chris Stone, Hyde Stone; Darryl Kolanka, Agway, Potsdam; Dave Swanson, Canton North Country Savings; David Cerno, Gianelli, Syracuse; Denise Luck, Martin’s Point; Dennia Walsh, Mulligans, Canton; Eileen Bicknell, St. Lawrence Supply, Potsdam; Dr. G. Michael & Barbara Maresca; Hilary Newcombe, Price Chopper, Potsdam; Jan & William Fay; Pizza Hut, Canton; Jeff Prosper, Ponderosa, Potsdam; and Jeff Ward, Bimbo Bakeries, Canton.

Jim Hassett, Potsdam Elks Lodge; John Reed, Pepsi Ogdensburg; John Rose, Rosie’s Hot Dogs, Potsdam; John Saucier, Pinto, Mucenski, Hooper, Van House Co.; Jreck’s Subs, Canton & Potsdam; Kevin Blanchard, Willow Tree; Kevin Maginn, Partridge Run, Canton; Max Ryder Band; Max Spritzer, Stewart’s, Saratoga Springs; McDonald’s, Canton; The Membership of OES Fulton Chapter No. 515; Michelle Caffer, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg; Molly Field, Canton Dollar Tree; Nancy Hastings, Save-a-Lot, Canton/Potsdam; Natalie Spillman; Phil Spadacini, Waddington Masons Lodge; Pizza Hut, Potsdam; Rita & Don McGrath; Skip Bisnett, Casella Waste Management Inc.; Steve & Denyse Russell, Hair Designs, Canton; Ten Cent Green; Timeline; Tom Golosh, ½ Ton’s Bar, Potsdam; Walmart, Massena; Walmart, Ogdensburg; Walmart, Pennsylvania; Walmart, Potsdam; Waylon Maitland, Maitland Hardwood and Tile Design; and White’s Hardware, Potsdam.

Thank you all from the North Country Veterans Appreciation Committee