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Goodbye July…Thanks For The Memories

We have been losing daylight now for over a month and starting today, the last day of July, our average temperatures start to fall.  Can lake effect snow be far away?  Sorry…just joshing you a bit.

Friday looks to be the best day of the next three.  It will be humid but we should have at least partly sunny skies and for 95% of the area, it will be rain-free.  I can’t rule out an isolated shower or t-storm Friday simply because we have an upper level low still lurking over us.

There is a front coming Saturday so showers are pretty close to a lock for part of the day with high temps around 75.  Sunday will feature some sun through the clouds but scattered showers will dot the area.  Sunday we should hit the mid 70s.

Join me at 6pm, 10pm, 10:30pm and 11pm for all the details.

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Weekend July 31-August 3

The summer is half-over. Have you gotten out of the house? Can you break away form Lawn Work and those obligatory, pesky summer projects?

The North Country isn’t the sleepy little region it used to be. There is a ton of events throughout the three county area. Too many to highlight here, but I am going to pick a few.

I thought I would break them up according to locale this weekend.

ALEXANDRIA BAY

2008 St. Lawrence River Rustic Show sponsored by Creations in Wood.

WHERE: Bonnie Castle Recreation Center

WHEN: August 1, 2 and 3 - Fri-Sun. Friday 5-8pm, Sat. 10-am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

$7.00 for adults, under 13 $4.00 for entire show

The show will feature talented designers, fine artists and craftspeople. Objects d’art will include furniture, paintings, prints, jewelry, lamps, pottery, and even skiffs and canoes.

The theme is “From Mountain to River.” Items of home and cabin decor that reflect this theme will be shown by the actual artist/maker who created them.

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FARMER’S MARKET

Sponsored by Alex Bay Chamber of Commerce, 9 am - 3pm Fridays adjacent to Kinney Drugs.

ADAMS/ADAMS CENTER

BARGAIN DAYS -

Okay, I admit this is where you will find me on Saturday morning, slurping coffee and going from sale to sale. Of all the community wide garage sales that happen in the North Country, the Adams/Adams Center/South Jefferson Sale is probably the biggest.

If you are a bargain hunter, people watcher or have been looking for years for that elusive Slim Whitman record on vinyl then I will see you at one of the South Jeff communities this Saturday AM.

Look for me, I will be with my sister, who will be going over linen with a critical eye while I paw at books and vintage bar glassware.

One year I snagged a huge entertainment center for $7, yes I said $7, even though I had no truck to bring it home with. Another time I snatched an Edith Wharton First Edition Hardcover for .25, it is worth over $50.00. Such a Deal!

To accommodate the voracious appetites that arise from manic shoppers, the South Jefferson Historical society will host a Chicken Barbeque.

THIS EVENT is FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Call 583-5459 for details.

CAPE VINCENT

CONCERT ON THE GREEN: “Wood’s TEA Company” on the Village Green.

FREE EVENT Saturday at 5pm.
BRING A LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET

Also in the Cape: Farmer’s Market every Saturday through August 30th, Village Green

ART: The Breakwater Gallery featuring local artists from the region and Upstate New York. CALL 654-4750

CLAYTON

It’s the country’s oldest antique boat show and as always the Museum campus will be full of beautiful antique and classic boats–the special twist for 2008 is a focus on boats of the 1950s. From automotive-style tailfins to new materials such as fiberglass and plywood, the 1950s were an exciting time for pleasure boating, and the 2008 Antique Boat Show and Auction will shine a spotlight on this memorable decade.

The schedule for this four day event is packed, so your best bet is to log onto the Antique Boat Museum website and get the schedule.

MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE AT THE CLAYTON OPERA HOUSE

FRIDAY “Capitol Steps” 5pm and 8pm

SATURDAY Ron and Nancy OneSong 7pm

SUNDAY Opera Singer Maria Argyros 4pm

BRIEF NOTES:

Capitol Steps - a parody satirical sketch act that takes a humorous look at our political situation.

Ron and Nancy OneSong- is country and western duo that is “A Tribute to Hank Williams.”

Sunday Series: Maria Argyros- is a gifted soprano ane a Crane School graduate.

MUCH MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING TICKET INFORMATION available at the Clayton Opera House Website.

HENDERSON HARBOR

15TH Annual Hospice Charity Cup Regatta

GREAT CAUSE! ELEGENT EVENT. THE GREAT OUTDOORS. RACES. FOOD. WINE.

GORGEOUS VIEWS.

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HOSPICE CHARITY CUP REGATTA

POTSDAM

Live Music Fridays presents Kirk Edwards playing guitar and harmonica at the St. Lawrence County Arts Council FRIDAY 6 to 7:30pm. $5 donation suggested. More information: 265-6860

St. Lawrence County Arts Council

THEATER:

MY FAIR LADY continues through Saturday. For details see CPS website.

SACKETS HARBOR

THEATER

LAST WEEKEND of FOREVER PLAID at the Lake Ontario Play House.

SEE OUT STORY For more information

WADDINGTON

HOMECOMING

Events over three days include:
Ice Cream Social. Lip Sync Contest. Pancake Breakfast. Live Music. Duck Race. Fireworks

Special Ecumenical Homecoming Service.

EVENTS SCHEDULE

WATERTOWN

Music: BOX LUNCH CONCERT SERIES: FREE EVENT

On Lawn in front of Historical Society Museum, Washington Street.

FRIDAY 6:45pm - 7:30pm

St. Transform/The Original Yanks.

Thursday’s Briefing: The Reviews Are In

Governor David Paterson took a bold step this week.  He declared the state to be in a recession, with its budget falling deeper into a dark pit of debt.  He challenged — nicely — state lawmakers to match the cuts he was making.  How’s his message going over?

So the Governor’s plan is out.

There’s praise — cautious, but praise nonetheless — from the two other members of Three Men In A Room.

One of them, though, still wants higher taxes to fill the debt hole.

My Head Is Exploding Dep’t: Did you ever think the state Conservative Party would endorse a move from a Democratic governor?

Opinions Are Like Noses - Everybody’s Got One:

Fiscal analyst E.J. McMahon studies the numbers and offers a backhanded compliment:

“Paterson, by contrast, has been willing to recognize that the state’s own spending habits are the root of the problem. Talk is still cheap at this stage, but it’s better than nothing.”

The New York Times:  Nice talk, but…

“…if the new governor really wants to put the state’s fiscal house in order, he is going to have to get a lot tougher with his old friends in Albany.”

Newsday finds the Gov. taking charge:

Gov. David Paterson was sworn in in March, but Tuesday evening he truly became the governor of New York. With his live, televised address about the poor state of the state’s finances - and subsequent talk to state agencies Wednesday - Paterson demonstrated leadership and originality in trying to head off a bigger crisis. Whether New York’s band of the self-interested will follow remains to be seen.

State workers, some of whom may lose their jobs:

“I think you gotta spend money to make money,” [one worker] said. ” … The drastic cuts he’s talking about — in the long run, you’re selling yourself short.”

Last Word Dep’t:

• Paterson’s cuts haven’t hit home — his work home — yet.

Other News Of The Day:

• AG Cuomo gets more internet providers to shut down kiddie porn.
• Did your local school apply for Excel aid to do building renovations?  The check’s not in the mail, and likely won’t be for a long while.
• Tom Golisano’s about to tell folks what they have to do to get his campaign cash.
• Make yourself angry:  Track government spending here.

Department Of Health:

• Heading to the beach?  Pack the sunscreen, Frisbee and soda.  Oh, and check this website to see if pollution’s a problem. (No beaches in Oswego or Jefferson counties reported being closed because of water quality problems, and Cayuga County’s Fair Haven Beach State Park beach was closed for one day in 2007 for a bacteria problem.  Party on!)
• A cancer-mapping plan may not survive.
• Gender inequality in cancer screening.

And Finally:

• You know, when I’m really thirsty, nothing satisfies like a big swig of eel juice.
• And that’s not even the weirdest thing they drink in Japan.  Bilk, anyone?

Feedback: President Bush Announces Time Reduction For Troop Deployment

United States combat tours will be cut back to one year, according to comments made by President Bush earlier today.

That announcement could bring small relief to U.S. soldiers and their families, who were facing 15 month tours.

The 3rd Brigade of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum will most likely be affected by the announcement since it is preparing for deployment to Iraq in January.

President Bush said it was his hope that this reduction would relieve some of the burden on troops.

According to local leaders, 15 months in a war zone, versus the original 12 months, can create hardships for the soldier and the families left behind.

The North Country economy was also in mind, since many families return to their original homes to be closer to others.

When 15 month deployments were announced last year, the number of families coming to Fort Drum with their soldier dropped 13 percent.

Fort Drum Liaison Keith Caughlin says that shorter deployments could keep a soldier’s family in the North Country during deployment and could help the local housing market as well.

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Former Dekalb Resident Killed in Car Accident in South Carolina

28-year-old Amber Noble of North Charleston died of head and body trauma in a Sunday night accident on Interstate 26.

Noble was a passenger in her boyfriend’s pick-up truck when it crashed into several trees.

Noble was the daughter of the late Glenn Noble, a longtime St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Amelia Murphy Crosbie.

Clara M. Boliver, 71, Croghan

Funeral services for Clara M. Boliver 71, 8670 Erie Canal Rd. will be Saturday August 2nd at 10:00 AM at Croghan Mennonite Church with the Rev. John Martin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Belfort.

Calling Hours will be Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 at the church. Arrangements are with the Adirondack Funeral Home, Croghan.

Mrs. Boliver died July 29 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse.

She was born in the Town of Croghan July 19, 1937 to Vernon and Katherine Zehr Martin. She attended Henry Hill country School and Beaver River Central School. She married Lyle Boliver December 10, 1959 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Croghan. Mr. Boliver died November 14, 1983. Mrs. Boliver was a caregiver for people in their homes.

She was a member of the Croghan Mennonite Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and family.

She is survived by four sons, Larry and Yvonne, Castorland, Lynn and his companion Tanya Gingerich, Croghan; Loren and Barbara, Lowville; and Shawn and Betsy, Croghan. She is also survived by three daughters, Louann and Paul Denise, Lowville; Lynette and James Taylor, Croghan; and Laurie Boliver, Carthage.

She is also survived by six brothers and sisters in law, Ralph and Carol, Turin; Ezra and Wilma, Castorland; Mahlon and Sue, Port Leyden; Gilbert and Sue, Boonville; Bruce and Sheryl, Croghan; and Richard and Kim, Boonville. She is also survived by seven sisters and six brothers in law, Elviera Martin, Lowville; Rosemary and Edward Wagler, Lowville; Helen and Ron DeRouchie, Brownville; Geneva and Gary Rivers, Port Leyden; Doris and Joe Robbins, Denmark; Sharon and Andrew Zehr, Castorland, and Joan and Stanley Widrick, Croghan. She has 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She is predeceased by two brothers Elmer and Norbert and a granddaughter Isabella Marie Boliver.

Luell E. Seeley, 93, Norwood

Funeral services for 93 year old Luell E. Seeley, of Wadsworth, Ohio and formerly of Ocala,Florida; Ogdensburg and Norwood, New York; will be held Saturday 11AM at the Buck Funeral Home in Norwood with Rev. James Barnes, paster of the United Methodist Church in Potsdam, officiating.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Norwood.Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday from 10AM - 11AM.Mr.Seeley died Tuesday in Ohio.
Surviving are 4 Daughters-MaryLu Kearney;Miller Place, NY;Gail Philipp, Centereach,NY; Sandra Shook,Wadsworth,Ohio;Valerie Vasan, Florida;11 Grandchildren.8 Grt.-Grandchildren;1 Brother Eugene Seeley,Canton,NY and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a daughter Linda Sharlow of Norfolk.
Born in Rensselaer Falls, New York on May 7,1915, son of Earl J. and Orva Wheater Seeley, he first married Florence Swezey.

He later married Leona Camp and Mary Hall.He was employed as a machinist for Kendall-LaMar Corporation in Potsdam and later retired from ALCOA in 1981.
He was associated with the Norwood United Methodist Church for many years and was a member of the Ocala West United Methodist Church in Ocala, Florida.

He was a WWII Army Veteran; serving with the 42nd.Rainbow Division in the European Theatre.
On line condolences may be shared with the family at www.buckfuneralhome.com

Maisie B. Joles, 84, Wellesley Island and Hudson, FL

The Funeral for Mrs. Maisie B. Joles formally of Wellesley Island will be at 11:00 am Saturday at T. R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton with the Reverend Frederica Webb of Fineview Methodist Church officiating, burial will be in Riverside Cemetery on Wellesley Island. Calling Hours will be 7:00 to 9:00 pm Friday evening at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joles died July 27th in Hudson Florida. She moved there three years ago from Wellesley Island to be closer to her daughters.

Mrs. Joles worked for many years at Zenda Farms in Clayton and also at Zenda Farms hunting camp in St. Regis Falls NY. She then was a waitress at various restaurants in the Thousand Island area. She was also employed by the Thousand Island Bridge Authority at Boldt Castle.

She was born October 5th 1923 in Birmingham England the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Ashmore Badham. She came to the United States as a young child and attended Wellesley Island schools. She married Carl G. Joles July 1st 1944 in St. Chad’s Church in Birmingham England. Mr. Joles a caretaker for Mrs. Clover Boldt Baird died August 6th 1991 at age 70.

Surviving are two daughters and their husbands Brenda and John McBride of Tavares Florida and Lorraine and Donald Crane of New Port Ritchie Florida, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one sister and her husband Rita and Lynn “Buggy” Davis of Thousand Islands Park, nieces and nephews. Three brothers Leonard Jack and Stanley died before her. Also two sisters Ivy and Jean died in infancy.

Donations may be made in her name to Fineview Methodist Church.

IACA Honors Local Syracuse Lacrosse Players

They are three Watertown natives that helped bring a national lacrosse title to Syracuse University this year.

The Italian-American Club honored Brandon Loftus, Kenny Nimms and Greg Niewieroski for their tireless efforts on the college lacrosse team, as well as their continued connection to the Watertown area.

All three have made the area proud with their outstanding performances both on the field and in life.

The Watertown Wizards also made the playoffs officially last night, splitting a double-headder with Amsterdam.

Post season begins!

Mel Busler brings you the highlights from the events:

Johnny Is In The Dog House To Help The SPCA

The Border 106.7’s radio personality Johnny Spezzano is in the dog house.

And that dog house is 70 feet in the air.

Spezzano is attempting to raise $70,000 to help the Jefferson County SPCA raise enough funds for a new building to house the animals.

The radio man was hoisted 70 feet in the air yesterday and for every $1,000 raised, Johnny is lowered one foot.

Those interested in donating to the cause can visit johnnysinthedoghouse.com or go to the SPCA on Water Street.

Johnny spoke to Jeff Cole this morning and gave an update on where he was and how the fund raiser was going:

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