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St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens honors their citizen of the year, 'outstanding contributor'

Posted 5/10/17

MASSENA -- The St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens recently honored three ladies for their contributions at their awards banquet and May Festival. Sue Denesha was named the winner of the …

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St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens honors their citizen of the year, 'outstanding contributor'

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MASSENA -- The St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens recently honored three ladies for their contributions at their awards banquet and May Festival.

Sue Denesha was named the winner of the Jackie Sears Award, Barbara Page received the Citizen of the Year Award and Marie Wood was honored with the Outstanding Contributor Award.

Assemblywoman Addie A.E. Jenne, who was in attendance to present state citations to the ladies for their accomplishments said they set a tremendous example for the work volunteers can do to make their communities better places to live, work and play.

"It was inspirational to listen to the work these women have done to improve the lives of their neighbors and all residents of St. Lawrence County. They demonstrate the impact folks can have when they spend time helping others, and I'm certain all three women would say the benefits they get back from their volunteer work is far greater than the time and effort they give to their volunteer work," Assemblywoman Jenne said.

Ms. Denesha, a member of the Gouverneur Club, was recognized her volunteer work at the Maplewood Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and her tireless support for the Alzheimer's support groups in the region.

She has also led the annual Memory Walk in the region that has raised approximately $40,000 per year. She has been involved with the effort for over a decade, starting in 2003 when she was seeking to better understand the issues facing her father.

Ms. Page, a member of the Parishville Club and the former owner of Reflections restaurant in that community, was honored for her work with the Amish community, for revitalizing her local senior club as its president, for providing transportation to seniors for medical appointments and for her famous homemade doughnuts made for all the community fundraisers.

It was also noted during the Ice Storm of 1998 Ms. Page provided housing and food to 24 citizens.

Ms. Wood, a member of the Clifton-Fine Club, has been very active since retiring from her position at Fort Drum five years ago.

She has devoted time to planning a number of activities for club members and is an active volunteer for a number of community groups, including the American Legion Auxiliary at Mervin Eno Post 1539, the Clifton-Fine Hospital Auxiliary and the Wednesday night free dinners at her church.