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Mother and Daughter Raise Funds in
Run for Leukemia & Lymphoma


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Posted: November 19,
2009
On November 15, 2009 Laurile Higgins crossed the finish line
of the San Antonio Rock-n-Roll half marathon while her daughter
Tracy Higgins crossed the finish line of the full marathon.
Tracy, a native of Carthage, has been residing in Texas for the
past few years and back in June during a visit home challenged
her mother to train for a marathon, something neither of them
had done before. Taking the task on in stride the two raised
over $2,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and trained
for five gruesome months to accomplish their goal. The finish
line was only the beginning for this mother daughter team as
they are planning there next race for Sept 2010 in Virginia
Beach.
Pictured from left to right in both photos Laurile Higgins Tracy
Higgins.
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Holiday Baskets at Impossible Dream

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Posted: November 15,
2009
Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority prepared 200 holiday
baskets on November 14, 2009 which are now being offered
for sale (at a minimal price) at the Impossible Dream thrift
store. Beautifully decorated, the baskets contain many items
for both adults and children, such as Christmas decorations,
candles, candy and toys . Come early for the best selection!
Pictured (left to right):
Olive Silver, Sharon DeLosh, Debbie Merrick, Phyllis Oddi, Ann
Marie Reuss, Shirley Eagles, Angie Crescenzi, and Barb Harter.
Absent from photo: Sharon Potter and Kirsten Gaskin.
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Clayton Community Band to Present
"Bringing in the Holiday Spirit" Concert

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Posted: November 15,
2009
Ushering in Clayton’s week
of pre-Christmas holiday excitement, the Clayton Community Band
will fill the Clayton Opera House with the joyous sounds of
holiday music on Tuesday evening, December 1, 2009 at 7 p.m., as
the Band presents its “Bringing in the Holiday Spirit” concert.
The Clayton Community Band, Resident Ensemble of the Clayton
Opera House, will present their annual holiday concert as a dual
benefit for both Hospice of Jefferson County and Hospice of St.
Lawrence County. Under the direction of Gloria Hvizdos Musser,
the Clayton Community Band has prepared a program of upbeat and
exciting wintertime and Christmas holiday favorites for its
December 1st program.
Included in the
concert will be two Mannheim Steamroller arrangements: “Carol of
the Bells” and “O’ Little Town of Bethlehem”; Leroy Anderson’s
well-known “Sleigh Ride”; vocalist Rick Badour (who also plays
trumpet, tuba or baritone saxophone with the Band) singing
“White Christmas” with the Band; husband and wife duo (Band
members Tom and Mary Eder) performing a cornet - flute duet
arrangement with the Band for "Baby, It's Cold Outside"; a
lively jazz waltz arrangement of “God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen”; “Carol of the Night” based on the familiar “Silent
Night”; and many selections which are medleys packed full of
seasonal Christmas favorites, including “Rudolph’s Christmas
Overture”, “A Most Wonderful Christmas”, “Snow!” and “A
Christmas Festival”. The Band will once again invite the
audience to join them for a joyous Christmas sing-a long.
The Clayton Community Band continues its tradition of performing
its concerts as benefits for charitable organizations. On
Tuesday, December 1st at 7 PM, the Clayton Community Band
invites you to come and enjoy its “Bringing in the Holiday
Spirit” concert at the Clayton Opera House, and at the same
time, to support Hospice for the invaluable, compassionate care
it provides.
Admission for the December 1st Hospice Benefit Concert at the
Clayton Opera House is $5.00. Students will be admitted free if
accompanied by an adult. The program is open to the public, and
the Opera House is both heated and handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at the Opera House.
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Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust
Holds Annual Dinner


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Posted: November 15,
2009
Approximately eighty
friends and supporters of Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust attended
the organization’s Annual Dinner on November 5, 2009 at Tug Hill
Vineyards in Lowville.
The Annual Dinner was a perfect opportunity for supporters to
enjoy each other’s company while celebrating the year’s
successes and accomplishments. The evening began with music by
String B, a jazz trio out of Camden, N.Y., and appetizers and
dinner catered by DeVito’s Catering. Tug Hill Tomorrow Chairman,
Mr. Robert McNamara and Executive Director, Ms. Linda Garrett
greeted the crowd, thanking all in attendance and explaining
several projects and new successful programs accomplished during
2009.
The highlight of the evening was guest speaker, Mr. Robert
Davies, DEC Director of Lands and Forests. Davies touched on the
importance and strength of partnerships, especially during these
uncertain economic times. He also described his recent
fieldtrips, walking the very diverse lands of Tug Hill.
Another highlight of
the evening was the debut of the 2010 Tug Hill Tomorrow Land
Trust Calendar. The calendars, which have drawn a great amount
of public attention, are now available to purchase for $15/each.
Please contact Janelle Castro at tughilloutreach@nnymail.com or
call 315.779.2239 to order your 2010 Tug Hill Calendar.
THTLT is a nonprofit regional organization that works with
private landowners to protect and foster responsible stewardship
practices of working forest, farm, recreation and wild lands in
northern New York’s 2,100 square-mile Tug Hill region. The Tug
Hill Region covers parts of Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida and Oswego
Counties. THTLT provides conservation planning, land registry
and conservation easement programs for landowners, as well as
educational materials and presentations for interested groups.
For more information visit our website at
www.TugHillTomorrowLandTrust.org, email at thtomorr@northnet.org,
or write P.O. Box 6063, Watertown NY 13601 or call 315-779-8240.
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Benefit November 21 for
Tonya Barnes

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Posted: November 15,
2009
'The List' will headline
the Friends of Tonya Benefit Fundraiser at O'Brien's Restaurant
and Bar on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2 p.m.
Tonya Barnes is a 1988 graduate of the Thousand Islands Central
School District and a lifelong Clayton resident. In September
2009, Tonya suffered a serious fall. Since September, Tonya has
undergone several surgeries to her neck, back and hip at
University Hospital in Syracuse.
The Friends of Tonya Benefit Fund is being established to raise
funds to purchase a special accommodation mattress, and to
defray expenses her loved ones encounter as they travel to
Syracuse to provide support and assistance to Tonya. Donations
will be accepted to build a ramp at her residence, as well as
donations for the auction. Those willing to volunteer for the
event are encourage to contact the organizers.
The Friends of Tonya
Benefit Fundraiser is scheduled to run from 2 PM to 8 PM
November 21, 2009. A cover charge will include a door prize
raffle. Scheduled bands include 'The List', with other musical
entertainment TBA. Other events of the day include a live
auction conducted by Terry Fox, a 50/50 drawing and door prizes.
Also offered will be a bake sale and a Lasagna Dinner ($8.00)
for eat-in or take-out.
For further details contact: Heather Gill - 405.3868 or
ticlassof1988@yahoo.com
or Debbie Hoover at 482-4274.
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Girl Scouts Announces "Juliette Baby"

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Posted: November 11,
2009
Sayla Fuller, born
November 3, 2009 at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and 20 ¾ inches long is
the 2009 Juliette Baby. The Juliette Baby is the first baby
girl born on or after October 31, Girl Scouts founder, Juliette
Gordon Low’s birthday. Sayla was born to parents Craig and Ellie
Fuller, and big sister, Sequoia.
For 20 years, Joann Beaulieu from Girl Scout Group 60402 in
Massena and Brasher Falls, has coordinated the Juliette Baby
giveaway, which is a basket of baby girl items that is given to
the family.
Joann and her troop collected clothing, pacifiers, bottles,
stuffed animals, bibs, bath items, and more from the community
to put in the basket. The girls then spent some time at a troop
meeting putting together the basket.
Pictured: Proud parents Craig and Ellie Fuller, with big sister,
Sequoia, holding new baby, and winner of the Juliette Baby
title, Sayla.
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Conservation Farm of the Year


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Posted: November 10,
2009
Jefferson County
Soil and Water hosted its Conservation Farm of the Year dinner
on November 5, 2009. Executive Director, Brian Wohnsiedler,
spoke about the farm history and presented the Porter family
with a plaque and a sign for their yard for their participation
in the Agricultural Environmental Management program.
Certificates of appreciation were also presented by Barry Ormbsy
and Assemblywoman Addie Jenne Russell. Over 80 people attended
the event to honor the Porter family, including farmers,
contractors, bankers, legislators, and ag agencies at Lucia's
Restaurant, Adams. Conservation Farm of the Year has been
awarded by the district since 1964.
Glenn Porter started the family farm in 1934 with 35 cows and
198 acres. He received the Conservation Farm of the Year award
in 1966. Today his grandsons, Greg and Ron, operate Porterdale
Farms. As Jefferson County's largest farm, they own 1800 cows
and produce over 30 million pounds of milk annually. The Porter
farm was chosen because of their dedication to preserve natural
resources and implement programs that are environmentally
friendly.
Pictured in top photo: The Porter Family: Lisa and Greg , Mary
and Ron, Ruth Porter (seated), Judy, Casey (Lisa and Greg's
daughter), and David
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NYS Elks Soccer Kick

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Posted: November 10,
2009
The NYS Elks State
Soccer Kick was held at the Rotterdam Lodge on October 24, 2009.
The following are the results of the kids from the North Central
District. Matt Doldo, 2nd U8 Boys representing Carthage
Lodge Megan Saber, 3rd U8 Girls representing Potsdam Lodge
Quincy Marsell, 4th U10 Boys representing Watertown Lodge Tyler
Godin, 2nd U12 Boys representing Watertown Lodge Natalie Giglio,
1st U12 Girls representing Ogdensburg Lodge Natalie will move on
to the Area 1 contest on the weekend of Nov 5-7 in St. Albans,
Vermont.
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Tree Watertown Completes Fall
Tree Planting Projects in City



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Posted: November 10, 2009
(Top photo): With
assistance from children from the Meadowbrook and East Hills
neighborhood, members of Tree Watertown, the City's Street Tree
Advisory Board, recently planted a tree near the Meadowbrook and
East Hills playground in honor of the late Carolyn Whitney.
The ceremonial planting marked the completion of the second tree
planting project implemented by the City and Tree Watertown that
has been funded by the Northern New York Community Foundation
through the Carolyn Whitney Fund. The Carolyn Whitney Fund was
established by a long time City resident, Carolyn E. Whitney at
the time of her passing in 2007. Her gift to the Foundation
provides annual funding for special tree planting projects in
the City.
This year, the City was awarded a grant to pay for the planting
of 25 trees at six playground sites in the City including the
East Hills/Meadowbrook, Hamilton, Academy, Portage, Kostyk and
Ninth Ward Playgrounds.
(Middle and bottom
photos): On November 7, 2009, Tree Watertown conducted its 8th
annual fall tree planting project on the grounds of North
Elementary School on East Hoard Street and Knickerbocker
Elementary School on Knickerbocker Drive in the City. Tree
Watertown worked with the Watertown City School District who
purchased the trees and the City Department of Public Works who
pre-dug the tree planting holes. Volunteers from Tree Watertown
were joined by members of the City Council, Master Gardeners
from Cornell Cooperative Extension and students the Watertown
High School Environmental Club to plant a total of eleven trees.
The fall planting has become an annual project for Tree
Watertown and supplements other spring tree planting efforts in
the City.
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Benefit for George Carroll

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Posted: October 26, 2009
There will be an evening
of dancing, munchies and fun to benefit George Carroll, a
life-long resident of the North Country, who is undergoing
cancer treatment. This event will be on Saturday, November
21, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the North Side
Improvement League, Watertown. Y$5 admission includes dancing to
the music of "Fred & the Eds" and "DJ Justice." There will also
be pizza and munchies, a silent auction and 50/50 raffles and
names will be entered into a drawing for a door prize.
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