CMYK
WATERTOWN
2019
PROGRESS
FEBRUARY 17
President of Jefferson Community College Dr. Ty Stone, Middle, smiles as she cuts the ribbon, with
other board members, to the Lewis County Jefferson Community College Education Center.
THE PROGRESS CONTINUES
Projects in 2018 set the stage for productive 2019 in the north country
The new Walker Center for Cancer Care at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.
By MARCUS WOLF
mwolf@wdt.net
T
he north country receives an eco-
nomic jolt each year with new jobs and
businesses created.
Entrepreneurs investing in local in-
dustries and institutions dedicated to provid-
ing services, for profit or otherwise, have also
made great strides in the last year to improve
the quality of life in the region.
Healthcare providers have been designing,
building or completing new centers expected
to improve their efficiency and patient com-
fort. Academic Institutions have built and ren-
ovated facilities to support student services.
National events drew thousands of visitors
and one of the best years the local tourism in-
dustry experienced in decades.
More people have been given access to
broadband internet from multiple providers.
Spectrum built in broadband services to more
than 6,000 properties in Jefferson County, and
have future projects planned for Lewis Coun-
ty.
The progress hasn’t stopped in 2018, for
groundwork has been laid for future projects
to provide more support for north country
communities.
HEALTHCARE
Carthage Area Hospital announced its
plans to build a $65 million medical campus
this year, which will replace the existing hospi-
tal built 60 years ago.
The new medical campus will be located off
Cole Road, behind Meadowbrook Terrace As-
sisted Living Facility, and built in two phases.
Phase one will include a rural health center for
outpatient care and a two-story inpatient unit
that will also house emergency, surgical and
maternity services. Phase Two will include ad-
ministrative offices and a new access road.
Construction has been slated to being
this year and conclude in 2021. The project
received $3 million in October through the
Regional Economic Development Council
awards.
Local hospitals also opened new facilities
this past year to help north country residents
battle, or prevent, cancer.
Carthage Area Hospital also opened a
breast care clinic with Elizabeth Wende Breast
Care, Rochester, this summer. The facility of-
fers 3D mammography, the latest in imaging
DAYTONA NILES/WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
SYDNEY SCHAEFER/WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
technology.
Samaritan Medical Center unveiled its
Walker Center for Cancer Care in September,
showing dozens of people the 17,000-square-
foot facility’s advanced technology, coordi-
nated patient support services, semi-private
infusion treatment area and medical educa-
tion board room. In addition to improve effi-
ciency by locating all cancer treatment staff in
one location, the center also enhances patient
comfort with large windows for natural light
and a chemotherapy area overlooking a roof-
top garden.
The Watertown hospital also broke ground
for the final phase of its Center for Women and
Children, which will consolidate maternity
and pediatrics onto one floor. The hospital
had already completed its neonatal intensive
care unit and labor and delivery suite on the
second floor in 2017. A new Inpatient Mental
Health Unit has also been in the works.
All renovations, which also include a new
parking garage, patient pavilion, renovations
in existing buildings and a connector between
the hospital and nursing home, are included
in the hospital’s capital campaign, “The Heal-
ing Power of Progress.” Everything is slated for
completion in 2021.
EDUCATION
Jefferson Community College built the
first ever higher education institution in Lew-
is County with its new education center in
Lowville.
The college and Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion of Lewis County from its previous Stowe
Street office, which relocated to the center,
will kickoff their new educational offerings in
February with 31 workshops about making
maple products, human resources, art, gun
safety and more. Jefferson-Lewis BOCES will
begin on-site instruction in September, ac-
cording to JCC.
The new 22,000-square-foot center, which
officially opened last month, features five
classrooms with state-of-the-art touch-screen
smart boards and the latest lab spaces.
SUNY Canton has spent millions toward
building and updating new facilities to sup-
port new programs and enhance student ac-
commodations.
Several varsity eSports players at the col-
lege began training for competitions with new
high-powered computers from Alienware sit-
ting in ergonomic gaming chairs at the new
SUNY Canton eSports Arena.
The newly renovated Cheney Dining Hall reopened to SUNY Canton students, January 22, 2019.
eSports Arena. The $500,000 facility also in-
cluded wall-mounted televisions, cables pro-
viding high-speed internet and team meeting
space that doubles as a streaming station for
live broadcasts. The college kicked off its eS-
ports program in 2017 and has both a men’s
and women’s team.
SUNY Canton has also spent the past year
completing improvements to existing facili-
ties.
Students returned to the renovated Chaney
Dining Center. The more than $8 million
project brought a modern look to the more
than 50-year-old dining center and including
nooks, private rooms, group eating areas and
two-person seating arrangements.
The college also updated its Rushton, Heri-
tage and Mohawk residence halls.
TOURISM
Sunny weather, calmer waters after a sea-
son of flooding and numerous events brought
thousands to communities along the St. Law-
rence River last year. The boon helped give
businesses one of the best years of visitor traf-
fic and sales in decades.
More than 120 businesses reported in a
1000 Islands International Tourism Council
survey they that they were either “pleased”
or “very pleased,” last year. Almost 130 busi-
nesses said they believed local tourism will
“improve slightly” or “improve significantly”
over next five years.
New attractions and restaurants opened
last year to provide more activities for both
tourists and residents including the North
Country Children’s Museum, Potsdam, and
grand reopening of the renovated Minna An-
thony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Is-
land. The state also opened its North Country
Welcome Center, Collins Landing, to educate
travelers about north country attractions and
more.
The region also enjoyed a boost from hun-
dreds of anglers, their families and fans visit-
ing for national fishing competitions.
Bassmaster Elite returned to Waddington,
bringing more than 100 fisherman and en-
thusiasts eager to see which one would reel
the best catches, bringing visitors to provide
a boost to the local economy. The event also
featured live music and vendors.
Village Mayor Janet Otto-Cassada en-
sured Waddington would remain the home
for one of the Bassmaster Elite competitions
DA I LY T I M E S
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CHRISTOPHER LENNEY/WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
last summer when she signed an agreement
with the series. The village will also host the
Northeast Regional Competition of the 2019
Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, thanks to
Clarkson University’s bass fishing club
The village of Clayton and Massena also
enjoyed boons of economic activity from na-
tional fishing competitions. Clayton hosted
Fishing League Worldwide’s Costa FLW Series
northern division tournament and T-H Ma-
rine BFL Tournament series. Massena hosted
the Big Bass Blowout.
LOOKING FORWARD
Last year brought announcements, initial
and ongoing construction to further enhance
the quality of living in Northern New York.
In addition to projects in from Samaritan
and Carthage, River Hospital, Alexandria Bay,
kicked off its renovations of the former Mon-
ticello Hotel. The hospital plans to turn it into
and administrative and financial office build-
ing. It’s overall $4 million project also includes
expanding the main hospital and building a
new medical office building on the hospital
campus.
Two private colleges in St. Lawrence Coun-
ty plan to update a couple of buildings to en-
hance existing services for students. Clarkson
Univesrity plans to transform its Old Snell hall
building in Potsdam into student housing,
and St. Lawrence University plans to upgrade
its Appleton Arena.
Internet providers like Spectrum, Slic Net-
work Solutions, Mohawk Network Solutions
and others plans to further expand their cover-
age to north country residents without broad-
band.
Projects have also been laid out to improve
transportation services in the north country.
SkyWest Airlines, now the Essential Air
Service provider at both Ogdensburg and
Massena international airports, will begin
providing daily direct flights to Chicago and
Washington, D.C. starting in April. The Water-
town International Airport plans to improve
its baggage claim service.
Construction for a new U.S. border cross-
ing on Wellesley Island remains ongoing and
the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority will
upgrade its booths that so travelers to use E-
ZPass when crossing the Thousand Islands In-
ternational Bridge System.
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2 • February 2019 Progress 2019

Scrub Hub has Wratten

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the best for less celebrates
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he Scrub Hub is online as well as shoes and full of name brand scrubs.
kicking off 2019 medical accessories. Barco, We always take in used
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Lewis Lanes, State Route 26, Lowville.

look! If you haven’t
visited us in a while, you
might get a surprise when
Lewis Lanes open
you walk in the door! In
2018 we adding 600 square
feet to our building and
renovated it, floor to ceil-
kee, Dickies, Koi, Carhartt,
Wonder Wink, HeartSoul,
Med Couture, Healing
Hands are all online!
The Scrub Hub services
numerous types of pro-
fessions including chefs.
in for a discount that can
be used on your next pur-
years in
chase. Group orders are
always welcomed, special business
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daily with fun for ing, literally! We also add-
ed more fitting rooms and
some much needed room
We carry Dickies chef ap-
parel including chef jack-
ets, pants, and aprons for
would like to special order
through The Scrub Hub. We
also now offer embroidery
ten RV Sales. The
Wratten RV family
and I would like to say “Thank

everyone
to spread out our merchan- men and women. Dansko to scrubs, coats and jack- You” to our Northern New
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ewis Lanes is open
seven days a week.
League and open
bowling is offered.
We offer a great set-
ting for birthday parties
(check out our birthday
party package to see what
is included), anniversary,
reunions and family gath-
erings.
Our kitchen offers pizza,
chicken wings, loaded na-
chos, burgers and much
more, our ice cream parlor
is open year round.
Come and enjoy a full
bar with televisions to en-
joy your favorite games.
Stop in and see what
Lewis Lanes has to offer,
call 315-376-3611 to book
parties and events. Check
us out on Facebook.
joyable.
Another new addition
is our new online selling
website! Our website helps
to service our custom-
ers throughout the North
Country who cannot come
to the store as often as they
would like. We are able to
ship all over the U.S. Ship-
ping is free for orders over
$99 and free in store pick up
is available. All of our name
brand scrub are available
variety of fashion prints as
well as solid color scrubs,
long sleeve tees, and jack-
ets. Scrubs from sizes XXS
to 5XL, for both men and
women. We carry a wide se-
lection of accessories such
as blood pressure cuffs,
stethoscopes, compression
socks, id holders, giftware
such as mugs, water bot-
tles, wine glasses.
The Scrub Hub contin-
ues to sell used scrubs at
a discounted price as well
member if you can’t find
something in the store you
like, our friendly and edu-
cated staff is always happy
to place a special order you
for no extra charge.
The Scrub Hub is locat-
ed at 19033 U.S. Route 11,
Watertown. 315-785-5500.
Hours: Monday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Be
sure to like us on Facebook!
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I don’t think my parents, Al
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imagined Wratten Travel
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display when they started
with 2 acres and 4 units.
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Progress 2019 February 2019 • 3

Watertown Savings Bank: 125 years serving the north country

W
atertown Savings
Bank just com-
pleted celebrating
125 years of service
in downtown Watertown with 9
locations throughout the North
Country. With an unparalleled
commitment to their custom-
ers and the community, Water-
town Savings Bank has much to
show for its progress.
In 2017, the Bank focused
on improving its branch of-
fices along the St. Lawrence
River. First, by constructing
a new banking facility in the
Town of Clayton and, currently,
the remodeling of its location
on Market St. in Alexandria Bay.
The renovations in Alex
Bay, which began last fall, are
expected to be completed in
spring, 2019. The remodeled
office will be equipped with a
larger banking area, state of the
art technology, increased drive-
thru capacity, and more park-
ing.
Watertown Savings Bank
President & CEO, Mark Lavar-
nway, said “We’re very proud
to serve the Alex-Bay commu-
nity. The improvements we’re
making to our branch facility
will help us better serve our cus-
tomer’s financial needs into the
future.”
Watertown Savings Bank has
also enjoyed statewide recogni-
tion in Banking New York mag-
azine. The Bank was named
Top Community Supporter
among banks in New York State
in 2017. And last year, they were
voted number one over their
competitors for providing the
Best Technology and Tools in
2018. They offer a wide range of
on-line, mobile and electronic
services for both personal ac-
count holders and commercial
entities.
One addition to their tech
products has been Money
Tracker, a free resource that
resides inside your Online and
Mobile Banking. Money Track-
er allows you to track spending,
set savings goals and provides
tools to help improve money
management.
The Bank maintains a free
depository account structure,
competitive loan rates and local
decision making. In Jefferson
County, they are proud to re-
tain the largest deposit market
share, the top mortgage lend-
ing share over the past seven
years and recognition as the top
commercial lender.
In stark contrast to the large
retail banking institutions that
continue to favor big business
and increased fees, Watertown
Savings Bank has found that
providing the highest level of
personalized service and com-
munity support offers many
benefits which are often supe-
rior to their competitors. They
understand our local economy
and the diverse banking needs
of the community.

BILL’S FEED SERVICE Want to Join Me in Making a Difference?

I
n the woods of Croghan,
there is a year-round edu-
cational retreat facility that
is known locally as the Os-
wegatchie FFA Camp or the Os-
wegatchie Educational Center.
Since 1946, the FFA has been
bringing youth from all over to
enjoy Lewis County.
In 2017, New York State
made available to the New York
FFA Foundation a $2 million-
dollar SAM grant for building
a new dining hall at Oswe-
gatchie. The total project is es-
timated to require $3.3 million
for completion.
Employees at Bill’s Feed Service are ready to see to your farm Why is this project happen-
ing?
feed needs six days a week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
Since 1946 Oswegatchie has
Friday, and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. In addition, the retail store
been the Adirondack home
sells a variety of products including hardware, clothing, LP fills,
boots, sporting goods, gardening and lawn products. Call 315- of the New York FFA. The
493-9505 or stop into the shop at 25027 County Route 197, Great year-round popularity of this
Bend, to speak with their friendly staff. Pictured in the front, from camp has grown immensely
left, are owner William H. Nier Jr. and Ellyse E. Richardson. Back
row: Izick B. Intorcia, Greg Gleisner, Dylan J. Intorcia, Heidi R.
H SALES H SERVICE H
Segovis and Ronald T. Monaghan.
over the past 20 years. Camp
enrollment alone has grown
from a camp with 314 in 1999
to over 844 in 2018. Addition-
ally, Oswegatchie has guests
on site every week of the year.
On average,6,000 guests a year
visit. Current facilities cannot
sustain this usage. The new
kitchen and dining hall will in-
sure that Oswegatchie exists for
many more generations.
Since April 2018, 356 indi-
vidual donors have helped us
raise $660,000 with donations
ranging from $5 to $100,000.
Our next benchmark is to raise
$350,000 by March 1st. If suc-
cessful this will bring us to $1
million raised or pledged to
support this project. FFA Chap-
ter themselves have pledged
more than $125,000 to invest in
this project.
Why would someone locally
want to support this project?
Oswegatchie represents a sus-
tainable people based business
industry that is bringing 95% of
its customers from outside the
area. The $2.6 Million currently
raised is all coming from out-
side the area. This is a sizable
investment in Lewis County.
We do need help in making
this a reality. Any donation will
make an impact for genera-
tions. Opportunities for nam-
ing rights are still available.
BILL’S FEED SERVICE
Project map for
Oswegatchie
Educational
Center.
For More information about
NYFFA Leadership Training
Foundation, Inc, You can find
it at www.nyffafoundation.org
and www.oswegatchie.org. A
great day to visit would be for
the famous AdironDUCK Race
on April 28, learn more at www.
adironduckrace.com.
Todd Lighthall
Executive Director of the
NYS FFA Foundation at the
Oswegatchie Educational
Center

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4 • February 2019 Progress 2019

The satisfaction of customers is Triple “A”

number one at Nortz & Virkler Building Center
N riding high
ortz & Virkler Inc.
is marking their
103rd anniversary
as a family busi-
ness. Nick, Tim, Rick, Bill
and Brad Nortz make up
the third generation of the
Nortz family to operate the
local Ford dealership.
We now have a new line of
street legal on/off road four
wheel drive vehicles, the
Oreion Reeper. It comes in
several models and configu-
rations. Stop in our show-
room for a view or test drive.
The renovated business
now offers four new service
bays with additional service
personnel, as well as a com-
pletely redesigned show-
room and customer lounge.
We now have a new
“state-of-the-art” Hunter
Laser Hawkeye 4 wheel
alignment system.
“We hope to continue
for another 100 years for
the next generation,” Nick
Nortz said.
The customer is what
is important at Nortz &
Virkler, Inc. It has been that
way since the company be-
gan over 100 years ago.
Nortz & Virkler was
awarded a President’s
Award, which is awarded
to less than 300 dealers out
of 4,200 nationwide. The
criteria includes customer
into 2019
Nortz & Virkler on South State Street in Lowville has been serving the Lewis County community
for more than a century.
satisfaction in both sales
and services for a given
model year.
“The Boys” sell personal
service as well as the quality
of a Ford vehicle. They un-
derstand how north coun-
try residents live, and their
vehicle suggestions can be
trusted. Trust, honesty, in-
tegrity and personal interest
are important.
Their repeat customer
base speaks highly of Nortz
& Virkler. They have many
life-long customers and
enjoy watching the gen-
erations grow and purchase
their first vehicles at Nortz &
Virkler, just like the genera-
tions before them did.
New to the organization in
2009, we started a rental car
agency, “Rides 4 Less.” This
goes hand-in-hand with our
car business and parts and
service business and also
with local body shops in the
Lewis and Jefferson county
area. The business has daily
and weekly rates.
Now local people don’t
have to drive to Watertown
to get a rental car when their
car is being repaired or if you
just need a rental for multi-
person use for family trips
or group trips. Give Rides 4
Less a call at 315-376-6594.
Creative and flexible fi-
nancing is important at
Nortz & Virkler, Inc. Stop in
at their location on South
State Street, Lowville, or
visit their website at www.
nortzandvirklerford.com
2
018 was a year of cel-
ebration at the North
Country’s premier
lumber and building
materials supplier, as Triple
“A” celebrated their grand
re-opening of all three loca-
tions. After almost three years
of planning and renovation
work, the company wanted to
showcase their transforma-
tions to the North Country
public by holding consecutive
open-houses at each store.
Local and regional dignitaries
were on hand in June to com-
memorate the accomplish-
ments and to congratulate
the company for remaining
relevant in a very difficult and
rapidly changing retail envi-
ronment.
Since its beginnings in 1971,
Triple “A” has focused on per-
sonal service for homeowners,
building contractor trades and
commercial and municipal in-
stitutions. Their well-trained,
long-term staff ensures cus-
tomers receive quality mer-
chandise at competitive
prices, backed up by product
knowledge gained from years
of hands-on experience. Pres-
Andersen Windows and Atri-
um Windows and Doors; for
the outside there is Vision Pro
siding by GP, IKO Roofing; in-
teriors such as private label
paints by Sherwin Williams.
In their Massena showroom,
clients can find Homecrest
Cabinetry, Delta and Moen
Faucets, and flooring brands
like Mohawk, Congoleum,
Mannington, and Armstrong.
In recent years the company
has taken on Stihl outdoor
power equipment in Massena
and Potsdam, and a full line of
Milwaukee power tools at all
three stores. They also sell Yeti
Coolers and drinkware, which
they also bring outside their
walls to events like the annual
Bassmaster tournaments and
other sporting and outdoor
shows. During the store ren-
ovations, the company also
expanded their assortments
of hardware items, from nuts
and bolts, hard to find items,
as well as hinges, fastening
and storage solutions.
The company is looking
to continue supporting local
communities while keeping

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and see what they have to
offer. Nick, Tim or Brad
will be happy to help you
an eye on changes in their in-
ident and CEO Robert Ashley
attributes the company’s suc- dustry. Triple “A” has an on-
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They also have added a
used car business in Boon-
ville, N&V Auto, a Nortz &
Virkler affiliate selling all
makes of quality late mod-
el used cars and trucks.
Hank Treen has joined the
Boonville sales staff.
They are open in
Boonville daily, Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., and Saturdays by ap-
pointment.
that can be counted on to take
care of our clients’ needs in a
professional manner. Their
combined experience enables
us to not only stay on top of
changes in our industry, but
to advise customers who are
renovating older homes and
buildings. We can help plan
and design with newer tech-
nologies as well as retrofit
solutions to older structures.
Our women and men have de-
cades of combined experience
and ongoing training.”
Triple “A” also has long-
standing relationships with
top-quality brands, such as
has found that their custom-
ers prefer “hands-on” prod-
uct assortments and personal
interaction when building,
renovating, and maintaining
their properties. The physi-
cal brick and mortar pres-
ence fills immediate needs to
keep projects on track and to
have merchandise on hand for
emergency and unforeseen
needs. The team at Triple
“A” remains a steadfast pres-
ence for virtually all building
materials necessities, advice
and recommendations in the
North Country.

Hefferon
128 S. Massey St.
Watertown, N.Y.
REAL ESTATE 315-782-4100
Find us on the web at www.hefferonrealestate.com
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“Real Estate Is Our Business – Quality Service Is Our Commitment”
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2017 New York State Women’s Council of Realtors Governor II
2016 New York State Women’s Council of Realtors President
2017 Top Producer, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors
2016 Top Producer, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors
2016 Recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award - Rotary
2012 President, Women’s Council of Realtors, Tri-County Chapter
1998-2000 President, Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors
1997 REALTOR of the Year
Cell: 315/783-2188 - Home: 315/786-9999 - lisal@nnymls.com

Christy S. Williams offers a variety of Amish furniture, decorative items and gifts, at Amish
Connection, 9882 State Route 12, Copenhagen.
Shop the Amish Connection in
Copenhagen for quality wood
furniture at a great value
J
ohn and Christy Williams
bring furniture, decora-
tive items and gifts made
by Amish craftsmen and
artisans to the North Country
at the Amish Connection in
Copenhagen.
Amish craftsmen have a
reputation for building heir-
loom quality products to in-
clude furniture and other
household items that with-
stand the test of time. At the
Amish Connection, they bring
those Amish made products
to you directly from the crafts-
men who make them at very
competitive prices. They offer
a variety of handmade Amish
furniture including farm style,
rustic, primitive and modern
cabinets, rockers, tables and
chairs of all styles and sizes,
kitchen islands, beds, dressers,
outdoor poly furniture, and
other products for your home,
cottage or as gifts.
There is something for just
about every room in the house
to include your porch or patio.
You will find a fine selection of
other decorative items to meet
your furnishing and deco-
rating needs to include rugs,
wreaths, candles, wall hang-
ings and pictures.
Want something that is a
little different than what they
have in the store? They will
custom order it to your colors
and specifications.
Customers who visit the
Amish Connection know it is
worth the short drive when
they see the prices and qual-
ity of the inventory they offer.
Their products make great hol-
iday and wedding gifts, so reg-
ister with them for your wed-
ding or pick up a gift certificate.
Located on Main Street
(State Route 12) in Copenha-
gen, a short scenic drive south
of Watertown, and north from
Utica, Rome and Lowville, they
are open Tuesday through Fri-
day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday’s
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from October
to December.
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Cedar Hedge Farm for goat
cheeses, seasonal items
C
edar Hedge Farm is in
its third year of pro-
duction as a NYS Ag
& Markets licensed
dairy farm and creamery. We
make chevre, feta, cheesecake
cupcakes and caramel drizzle
from our own dairy goat milk.
We make a variety of jams and
jellies from fruit grown on our
farm and specialty bakery
goods.
Some of our jam and jelly
flavors include: apple pie, blue-
berry, elderberry, horserad-
ish, mint, rhubarb and red hot
rhubarb. Our bakery specialties
are: English muffin bread, rose-
mary feta and greek olive loaf
breads. We also make blueber-
ry and lemon poppy seed muf-
Welcome to Cedar Hedge Farm, located on the Olmstead Road in
Lowville.
fins. Our bakery items are only
available freshly baked for the
farm markets and by order.
Storehouse in Canton and
Potsdam Food Co-op.
In 2018 we received the Dairy
look for us in the Lewis County
Local Food Guide, Lewis Coun-
ty Chamber of Commerce,
A variety of our products
can be found at the Lowville
and Lyons Falls Farm Markets,
of Distinction Award and were
accepted into the NYS Ag &
Markets Grown and Certified
Adirondack Harvest.com, and
Facebook online.
We look forward to sharing
Nolt’s Country Store, Colwell’s Program for our goat produc- the bounty of our farm with you
Visit the store online at
Farm Market, our own Farm tion and dairy products. Please in 2019.
www.amishconnectionllc.
com for a preview of what Store and other locations in
they have to offer, and you can surrounding counties. Season-
email sales@amishconnec- ally, our products are avail-
tionllc.com or call 315-688- able at Jefferson County Bulk
2569 if you have questions. Milk Cheese Store, Nature’s
Amish Farm Fresh Cheese
Furniture
From Happy Dairy Goats
9882 NYS Rt. 12 (Main St.)
Copenhagen, NY 13626
Ph./Fax 315-688-2569
www.amishconnectionllc.com
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am to 5pm ; Sat. 9am to 2pm;
October-December Sun. 10am - 2pm
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• Pictures, Curtains, Rugs, Throws, Bedding, Candles & Decorations
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SLCIDA building on strong 2018

I
n 2018, the St. Lawrence
County Industrial Devel-
opment Agency (“IDA”)
and its affiliated agen-
cies and development part-
ners had one of the most ac-
tive years in the IDA’s nearly
50-year history.
North Country Dairy, LLC
is undergoing an expansion
which will include the ac-
quisition and installation of
processing equipment and
machinery to produce a new
specialty yogurt at the plant.
The company plans to add
17 full-time jobs at the facil-
ity. Together, the IDA Local
Development Corporation
(“IDA-LDC”) and the St. Law-
rence River Valley Redevel-
opment Agency (“RVRDA”)
are providing $1 million in
loan funds to assist with the
expansion.
Empire State Mines has
reached an employment lev-
el of 190 people, with plans to
hire an additional 20 work-
ers. Direct IDA assistance
included a Sales and Use Tax
Exemption supporting ap-
proximately $1.25 million in
purchases needed for the ini-
tial phase of the mine’s op-
erational restart.
The IDA assisted Corning,
Inc. as part of a $14 million
expansion at the Corning
Canton plant. The expan-
sion includes 2,280 square
feet of space for material
storage and handling, 7,565
square feet of office space,
and environmental improve-
ments including an addition
of nearly 4,000 square feet
to the existing bag house
at the facility. Over the past
four years Corning has added
nearly 60,000 square feet of
manufacturing and ware-
housing space to the local
plant through a series of IDA
projects.
The IDA-LDC authorized
a loan to North American
Forest Group, Inc. for the
proposed acquisition and
equipping/updating of the
former ACCO Manufactur-
ing Facility in the Town of
Oswegatchie. This 144,000
square foot facility had been
vacant since ACCO consoli-
dated their operations into
their distribution center five
years ago. The project is ex-
pected to create 20 jobs over
the next 3 years.
AmTech Yarns, Inc., a
subsidiary of a Canadian
company, is acquiring a
20,000 square foot building
in the Massena Industrial
Park owned by the IDA-LDC
and RVRDA and is construct-
ing a 3,600 square foot addi-
tion to the building. It is ex-
pected the project will create
11 new jobs over three years.
The IDA-LDC and RVRDA
participated in a $250,000
loan package for Kingston
Pharma in Massena. The
company is using the fund-
ing for working capital and
equipment to help with the
growth of its operations.
The IDA Civic Develop-
ment Corporation (“IDA-
CDC”) approved a loan in
the amount of $130,000 for
the Town of Oswegatchie/
Oswegatchie Crematory.
The Town constructed a
crematory facility at Fox-
wood Memorial Park in late
2017, the only such facility
in the County, and is using
all proceeds from the crema-
tory to maintain the proper-
ty. The Town applied to the
IDA-CDC for a loan to assist
with financing a second cre-
matory chamber at the facil-
ity.
The IDA-LDC and RVRDA
also approved several other
loans and granted awards
for the Community Devel-
opment and Environmental
Improvement Program.
The IDA and City of Og-
densburg collaborated on a
successful $1 million Restore
NY application and reached
an agreement to redevel-
op the 60,000 square for-
mer Newell Manufacturing
facility in the city. The build-
ing we will be used as a space
for attracting or expanding
businesses in Ogdensburg
once the rehabilitation is
complete.
Phase 2 of the ongoing
building demolition being
undertaken in partnership
by the County, the IDA and
the local community at the
former J&L site is substan-
tially complete. As a result,
much of the landscape has
changed and progress is be-
ing made on repurposing the
property for future redevel-
opment.
For more information con-
tact the St. Lawrence Coun-
ty Industrial Development
Agency at 379-9806 or visit
www.slcida.com.

Physical therapy, massage therapy Tug Hill

both at Journey Vineyards to
J triple distillery
ourney Physical Therapy in Lowville continues to offer a wide
variety of outpatient services. Our physical therapists and
massage therapist provide treatment for all areas of the body.
We treat many medical conditions, including post-surgical

production in
care, general arthritis, and sports injuries. This year, Journey has
now added Eliza Zehr, PT, to offer early morning appointments.
We continue to offer evening appointments. Massage therapy ser-
vices range from classic swedish massage to deep tissue and even

coming year
hot stone. Wax treatments are also available for the hands and feet.
We now accept VA patients and insurance for both massage
therapy and physical therapy!
Visit our website at www.journeypt4life.com for more informa- Pictured are, from left, Chrystal Lyn Tansioco Coe, PTA; Dr. Amber R. Z.

T
tion, or give us a call at 315-377-4114 to schedule an appointment. Astafan; Nicole Stone, LMT and Sherry L. Beyer, PT, MPT.
ug Hill Vineyards, located in Lowville, ended its
11th season this past fall with lower harvest, but
same great quality product.
National Association of the 10th Mountain The total harvest this year was below average at
24 tons, a decrease compared to the 38 tons harvested last
year. Luckily, due to 2017’s ample harvest, there’s no need
Division, Inc. Reunion at Fort Drum June 20-23 to worry about finding your favorite wine on the shelf!
The 2018 growing season was challenged as early as De-

T
he Fort Drum Chapter of the Na-
tional Association of the 10th
Mountain Division invites you
and your family to the 10th Moun-
tain Division National Reunion/ National
Board meeting at Watertown/ Fort Drum,
NY, home of the modern 10th Mountain
Division (Light Infantry). Come join us
for a visit to the beautiful North Country
to celebrate your role in the history of the
10th Mountain Division.
This is a great opportunity for mem-
bers of the past and present 10th Moun-
tain Division, descendants and families
to make new friends and reacquaint with
old comrades. We promise you a time
that you will not forget!
Schedule Overview
Thursday, June 20, 2019
(MOUNTAINFEST DAY):
2:15 p.m.
Bus shuttle from hotel (Hilton Gardens
Inn, Watertown) begins
3:00pm – 10:00pm
Visit Mountainfest (military static dis-
plays, food booths, etc.…), attend the
Salute to the Nation, dinner on own at
food tents, AmeriCU-sponsored concert
and fireworks
Round-trip bus shuttles back to hotel
available beginning after the Salute to the
Nation.
Friday, June 21, 2019
(FORT DRUM DAY):
Morning
Memorial Ceremony @ Thompson Park,
Watertown
Welcome presentation and windshield
tour of Fort Drum
Lunch with soldiers and leaders at on-
post dining facility
Afternoon
Fort Drum museum, gift shop, special
events
Reception at Hilton Gardens Inn, dinner
on own
Saturday, June 22, 2019
(TOURS DAY):
Morning
Sackets Harbor 1812 battlefield, Navy
Yard, Commandant’s House, etc.; lunch
Afternoon
Thousand Island Winery Tour and wine
tasting
Evening
Farewell dinner at Hilton Gardens Inn,
Watertown
Sunday, June 23, 2019
(DEPARTURE AND BOARD MEETINGS):
Morning
Hotel checkout; National and Descen-
dants Associations board meetings
For more information on the reunion
and the register, please visit http://
www.10thmtndivassoc.org/re-
union2019.html
For questions, please contact Gil Pearsall
at gpearsal@twcny.rr.com or 315-489-
3633
cember 2017. Early cold snaps damaged many of the pri-
mary fruiting buds. Preventative steps have been taken to
protect next year’s crop: roughly three acres of vines have
been laid down and covered with a fiberglass cloth which
will create a 5 to 10°F barrier, just enough variance to pro-
tect the vine.
During harvest, the spread of botrytis, a necrotrophic
fungus in a vineyard block of Marquette resulted in having
to drop crop, caused by rain and overcast days it’s difficult
to avoid. The early freeze in 2017 and the dryer summer
conditions impacted native plants, crop loss in the Fron-
tenac Gris and Brianna crops resulted, birds and bees had
little else to feed on. Despite these losses, growing condi-
tions were highly favorable for grapes, an average tem-
perature of 76.7°F and low rainfall created an arid grow-
ing climate ideal for wine. Early tastings have confirmed
Vintage 2018 is one to keep an eye out for! The owner’s
express their thanks to the vineyard team and the many
helpers who made harvest a success.
Tug Hill Spirits made its debut in July 2018 with Toast-
ed Maple, Blueberry and Apple Pie Liqueur. A premium
brandy, using natural grape, blueberry and apple juice
and other wine by-products is the base spirits used in the
liqueurs.

FoyAgency celebrating its 69th year Plans to triple liqueur production in the coming year
has kept Derek Card, Winemaker Distiller and Mike Mar-
ing, Vineyard Manager, busy re-configuring the process-

T
he Foy Agency, Inc.
is a family-owned
Independent Insur-
ance Agency, which
is now in their third gen-
eration, as well as their 69th
year of business.
The agency was original-
ly founded by Francis and
Rosemary Foy and they op-
erated that business out of
their home on the Roberts
Road in Deer River. Around
1960 they purchased the
former school building in
Deer River and operated
from that facility for a num-
ber of years. There are now
three convenient offices in
insurance carriers are Liber-
ty Mutual, Harleysville/Na-
tionwide, Oswego County
Mutual, Main Street Ameri-
ca, Allstate, Great American
Insurance Company, Kem-
per Insurance Companies,
ing and production building to accommodate growth.
In the coming year, new products are planned for re-
lease. Two more liqueurs, a St. Croix Ruby Red and a
Raspberry Lemonade, along with a carbonated Frontenac
based blush wine.
This year White Out, a Frontenac blended wine, and the
well know varietal wine, Marquette placed silver at the
New York State Wine Classic, Prairie Star, Marquette Rosé

FOY AGENCY INC.

Lewis County with the main
office at 3997 Deer River
Road, Deer River; 9795 Main
1950 Celebrating 69 Years In Business 2019 St., Croghan, and 7383 Utica
“YOUR INDEPENDENT AGENT”
Blvd., Lowville.
HOME • AUTO • BUSINESS • FARM Thomas P. Foy, CPCU,
Deer River 315-493-2391 Croghan 315-346-6378
president, states; “The suc-
Lowville 315-376-2731
cess of our firm has clearly
Our Staff Has The Know-How To Help You Solve Your Insurance
Needs. Come To Us For Experienced Advice On Low-Cost Insurance
been with the fine individu-
als within our organiza-
tion.” They presently have a
Foy Agency Inc. total of 13 employees taking
7383 Utica Blvd. care of the needs of their cli-
ents. Tom continues to state
Lowville, NY
that, “With the complexities
and changing insurance en-
Foy Agency Inc. vironment, longevity of em-
3997 Deer River Road
ployees is critical. The aver-
Deer River, NY age Foy Agency employee
has been there 25 years. In
fact, five employees have
been with Foy Agency in ex-
Foy Agency Inc. cess of 30 years.”
9795 Main Street As an Independent Insur-
Croghan, NY ance Firm, the Foy Agency
represents several national
“We are not like a good neighbor, we are your good neighbor.” and regional insurance
carriers. Some of those
Dryden Mutual Insurance
Company and many others.
Their clients include busi-
nesses from agricultural
to manufacturing as well
as restaurants and lodging
to not-for-profit organiza-
tions. They welcome the op-
portunity to work on home
and auto quotes and many
times those policies can be
packaged for additional sav-
ings. The Foy Agency em-
braces the theme outlined
by its founder, Francis Foy,
that, “our goal is to provide
superior claim service to our
clients who have put their
trust in our organization.”
The Foy Agency wel-
comes the chance to pro-
vide recommendations on
any of your various insur-
ance needs. You may reach
us in Deer River at 315-493-
2391, Croghan at 315-346-
6378 and our Lowville office
at 315-376-2731.
and 43°Lat Blush placed Bronze.
Derek Card has been invited to speak at the Eastern
Wine Exposition, a national organization holding their an-
nual conference, workshops and trade show in Syracuse
this March. He is representing the vineyard and cold hardy
grape viticulture, speaking specifically to the develop-
ment of the Frontenac variety. His talk on Cold Climate
Reds will be alongside Kenneth Albert, founding partner,
Shelburne Vineyard, Shelburne, Vermont and Mike Ap-
pollo, owner and winemaker, at Appollo Vineyard in Derry
New Hampshire. Derek’s time at the exposition represents
Tug Hill Vineyards continual investment in the develop-
ment of sustainable practices, research and winemaking
with cold-hardy hybrid grapes.
Tasting Cellar hours have been adjusted for the winter
months: Fridays now open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Satur-
days 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If
you’d like to schedule a private tour of our production fa-
cility on Fridays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., please email
info@tughillvineyards.com
Check out www.tughillvineyards.com for more events,
store updates and never hesitate to call or email. If you’re
interested in planning a Bridal or Baby Shower, Wedding
Ceremony, Reception, Reunion, Private Party or Corpo-
rate Event, just email events@tughillvineyards.com to
learn more.
The Tug Hill Vineyards Team is looking forward to all
that 2019 has to bring and hope to see you at the vineyard
soon!
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Exciting time for Carthage Area Hospital

I
t is truly an exciting time
for Carthage Area Hospital.
The hard work of all who
serve our patients and resi-
dents as members of our team
has positioned the organiza-
tion well for a prosperous fu-
ture. The hospital and its affili-
ates — Meadowbrook Terrace,
CAH Foundation — haven’t
reached this point alone.
Despite the challenges we
continue to face amid the polit-
ical uncertainty that looms over
state and national efforts to re-
form health care delivery, your
community hospital is stronger
than it has been in years. For
two consecutive years, our au-
dited financials show a positive
operating profit; 2016 was the
first time we ended a year in on
the plus side since 2009.
The entire hospital team
— from our compassionate,
skilled medical staff, nurses
and clinicians to each member
Duvall
of our administrative and sup-
port staff — has had a hand in
helping your hospital weather
challenges that once cast doubt
over its future. The organiza-
tion so many of you experience
and trust today is successful
not because of a handful of in-
dividuals, but because of the
collective strength of nearly
450 men and women who be-
lieve in the promise of some-
thing better. Our perseverance
and commitment to become a
leading North Country health
care provider is because of the
hundreds of people who work
hard each day to care for their
friends, families and neighbors.
The nearly 83,000 people
who live in our service area
believe in the future of Car-
thage Area Hospital; it’s a belief
echoed in feedback from pa-
tient experiences and interac-
tions we have each day. While I
am positive that Carthage Area
Hospital will serve as a top-
quality, compassionate provid-
er of local health care for years
to come, I am also keenly aware
of the myriad of challenges we
face.
From our medical provid-
ers who are embracing new
technologies and processes to
improve patient care to admin-
istrative and support staff who
consistently look for ways to in-
novate and maximize efficien-
cies, we have many reasons to
believe that our future is bright. all who read this to kindly sup- continue to trust in Carthage as
I am also keenly aware of the port the hospital and its future we care for you. Our best days
myriad of challenges we face. while we do our part to contin- are ahead.
A plan to construct a replace- ue to deliver the best in person- Sincerely,
ment hospital and an adjoin- alized care. Richard A. Duvall, MHCM
ing Rural Health Center on
land adjacent to our Meadow- Thank you to all who Chief Executive Officer
brook Terrace assisted living
facility will secure the future of
Carthage Area Hospital for the
next 40 years while bringing a
potential 70 additional health
care jobs to the Carthage area
in the first five years of opera-
tion. This nearly $65 million
project is the largest single site
development presently being
planned in Northern New York.
As we move closer to breaking
ground on this historic proj-
ect, I encourage you to seek
answers to any questions from
me or any other member of the
hospital executive leadership.
This project is exciting and has
the potential to transform the
future of local health care. I ask

2019 Marks the 35th Anniversary of Hefferon Real Estate

L
isa L’Huillier, New York
State Licensed Broker
and Owner of Hefferon
Real Estate, is looking
forward to celebrating the
business’s 35th year of opera-
tion. Ms. L’Huillier will also
observe her 29th year as a Re-
altor this year.
Ms. L’Huillier, who is
married to Charles Ruggiero,
also a NYS Licensed salesper-
son at Hefferon Real Estate,
is a City of Watertown Coun-
cil Member where she has
been putting her real estate
and business expertise to use
at the city government level.
Even though Ms. L’Huillier
served out 2018 as the
Governor for the New Your
State Women’s Council of Re-
altors, she remains active with
the organization by serving on
several committees for 2019.
Hefferon Real Estate, 128
S. Massey Street, Watertown
and its team of 7 Realtors
are always ready to meet the
needs of the public with their
extensive experience and ex-
pertise. They are happy to as-
sist the public in their housing
needs in the tri-county area.
Hefferon Real Estate can be
reached at (315) 782-4100 or
online at www.hefferonreal-
estate.com

Hefferon Real Estate

2018 New York State Wom- 2016 Top Producer, Jeffer-
2018-Present City of en’s Council of Realtors son-Lewis Board of Realtors
Watertown Council Member Governor II
Lisa L’Huillier, NYS Lic.RE 2016 Recipient of the Paul
Broker/Owner, 2017 New York State Wom- Harris Fellow Award - Ro-
ABR, CBR, GREEN, GRI, HOMES, en’s Council of Realtors tary
MRP, PMN, RSPS, SRS Governor II
2012 President, Women’s
Hefferon Real Estate 2016 New York State Wom- Council of Realtors, Tri-
128 S. Massey Street, en’s Council of Realtors County Chapter
Watertown, NY 13601 President
www.hefferonrealestate.com 1998-2000 President, Jeffer-
(315) 782-4100 office 2017 Top Producer, Jeffer- son-Lewis Board of Realtors
(315) 782-9056 fax son-Lewis Board of Realtors
1997 REALTOR of the Year

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8 • February 2019
Orchestra of NNY celebrating 31st season
POTSDAM — The North
Country’s only year-round
professional symphony or-
chestra, The Orchestra of
Northern New York (ONNY),
is celebrating its 31st season in
2018-2019.
Founded in 1988 by music
director/conductor Kenneth
B. Andrews, ONNY’s mission
is “to enrich the quality of life
in Northern New York and
engage area youth by inspir-
ing the enjoyment and appre-
ciation of music through live
performances by professional
musicians.”
The orchestra is governed
by a fourteen-member vol-
unteer board of directors.
The group meets the third
Thursday of each month at the
Potsdam Town Offices Com-
munity Room to fulfill their
fiduciary responsibilities. The
meetings are open to the pub-
lic.
“I couldn’t be more en-
couraged than I am about the
present state and future pos-
sibilities of the Orchestra of
Northern New,” says board
president Timothy L. Savage, a
music teacher at Canton Cen-
tral School.
“Attendance, donations
Countryside Veterinary Clinic Slack Chemical Company offers
– a family of veterinary clinics
C I
ountryside Veterinary
Clinic (CVC) is proud to
be the largest provider
of veterinary services
for pet owners, dairy/livestock
farmers and horse owners
throughout the North Country.
Even though they are large in
scope and size they are a family
and strive every day to practice
that both inside their locations
and outwardly to their patients
and four-legged family mem-
bers. To strengthen this commit-
ment Countryside has spent the
last several months re-branding
with new Facebook pages for
each of its locations, a new logo
and the start of a new website.
As the practice has grown many
things have changed, but the
core beliefs of providing com-
passionate and quality care to
both large and small animals re-
main the same. Rest assured, no
matter what clinic location you
visit or what species of animal
needs treatment, you will have
the full resources and commit-
ment of the entire CVC FAMILY
to serve your needs.
Over the years, CVC has ex-
panded small animal care from
the original clinic in Lowville in-
to additional full-service hospi-
tals located in Carthage, Boon-
ville and Otter Lake. Services
and facilities are designed to
assist in routine preventive care
for young, healthy animals; early
detection and treatment of dis-
ease as your companion animal
ages, as well as complete medi-
cal and surgical care as neces-
sary during his or her lifetime.
Ambulatory veterinarians
Our combined facilities include three rail sidings; 725,000 gallons of liquid storage, and 400,000 square feet of packaging, warehousing and office space. Inventory
consists of over 500 materials currently valued at $15 million dollars.
Slack Chemical has one of the largest privately owned fleet of tractor-trailers in the Northeast, including 42 power units augmented by 80 tank and box trailers. All
drivers are Slack employees with extensive HAZMAT experience transporting and dispensing of a wide variety of bulk tankers, as well as packaged dry and liquid
materials. We invite all interested parties to contact us and learn more about how we can meet your needs.
Our growth and success would not have been possible without our customers, who we offer our deepest appreciation and sincere
thanks for your past patronage. We at Slack look forward to serving your greater needs in the years before us.
May our relationship be mutually pleasant, prosperous and satisfy your needs in every aspect
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and ad sales are ahead of pre-
vious years, and our work in
the area of strategic planning
is producing significant divi-
dends towards increased clar-
ity of operations,” he adds.
ONNY is a 501(c)(3) non-
profit charitable organiza-
tion, supported, in part, by
the Northern New York Com-
munity Foundation and the
New York State Council on the
Arts, , a state agency with the
support of the Legislature and
Governor Cuomo.
PLANNING STRATEGICALLY
In October 2018, the board
held a day-long retreat to de-
velop a strategic plan with de-
tailed goals for year one (2018-
2019), and more general goals
for the next two to five years
that will be fleshed out in fu-
ture planning sessions.
The five current goals are:
1) to develop innovative and
diverse programming while
continuing to present mas-
terworks; 2) to engage and
educate new audiences; 3) to
ensure fiscal sustainability by
increasing current revenue
streams and creating new
ones; 4) to articulate and co-
ordinate roles of stakehold-
ers to effectively utilize our
‘the quality difference’
travel within Lewis, Oneida, Jef-
ferson and St. Lawrence coun-
ties serving over 250 dairy, beef
and small ruminant clients. Uti-
lizing advanced techniques in
reproduction and herd health
services, CVC veterinarians sup-
port area farmers that are well
known to produce high quality
food products while remaining
competitive in an increasingly
global economy. Equine servic-
es are focused on preventative
healthcare and vaccinations as
well as reproduction and lame-
ness challenges as needed by the
significant population of plea-
sure horse owners in the area.
CVC is pleased to offer unique
therapeutic and diagnostic op-
tions for area pet owners. La-
ser therapy can alleviate pain,
reduce inflammation, and ac-
celerate recovery from a wide
range of acute and chronic
conditions. Acute conditions
such as wounds, allergies, infec-
tions, inflammations, sprains,
strains and fractures have been
successfully treated with laser
therapy, as well as chronic con-
ditions such as degenerative
joint disease, periodontal dis-
ease, lick granulomas, geriatric
care, hip dysplasia, tendonitis,
and arthritis. The Oncura Ultra-
sound system is not only state of
the art equipment but also direct
real-time support from licensed
ultrasonographers to obtain
diagnostic ultrasound scans
(through webcam) and access
to team of board-certified radi-
ologists to assist with interpreta-
tion.
Orthopedic services have
Slack Chemical continues to grow in our 75th year of servicing the
chemical requirements of our valued customers. We have expanded our
Castorland, NY warehouse to better serve the North Country. In addition
we are pleased to announce the completion of a custom blending facility
in Saratoga Springs, NY. This state of the art blending facility allows our
customers to take advantage of our capabilities to free up production
space, defer capital expenditures and improve logistics.
Please give us a call to discuss what Slack Chemical can do for your
company.
465 South Clinton Street Carthage, NY 13619
Phone (315) 493-0430
Proudly Serving the Northeast
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resources for efficient opera-
tions; and 5) to strengthen our
brand and expand our markets
to various segments through a
variety of means.
BUDGET IS BALANCING ACT
Balancing artistic integrity
with fiscal responsibility is the
board’s primary challenge.
The 2018-2019 ONNY budget
is $196,650 with $87,100 com-
ing from ticket sales and con-
tract fees. The second largest
source of revenue is donations
from individuals at $55,000.
The New York State Council
on the Arts provided $18,000
last year. Other revenue
sources include fundraising
events, program advertising,
foundations and business
sponsorships.
More than $130,000 is dedi-
cated to personnel costs, with
about $80,000 for musicians
remuneration alone. Market-
ing, administration, box office
management and costs for the
Young Artist Competition held
for high school instrumental-
ists each year round out the
expenses.
WATERTOWN SERIES
For the last five years, the
orchestra has been presenting
been a continued area of growth
for the small animal practice.
Most notably, Countryside of-
fers a highly specialized compet-
itively priced ACL Knee Surgery
for dogs. In 2003, Dr. Charles
Allen perfected a new extracap-
sular technique that utilizes the
patient’s own tissue instead of
foreign material or devices. Dr.
Marcus Hetzner joined the prac-
tice in 2004 and also performs
this surgery. This technique
eliminates many of the compli-
cations associated with tradi-
tional extracapsular techniques.
Patients that have benefitted
from this service hail from a
broad region of the northeast as
well as our local community.
CVC doctors and staff strive to
be part of the local community
through commitment to local
rescue organizations and the
Lewis County Humane Society.
CVC is a proud sponsor each
year of Lewis County’s Relay for
Life, the Lewis County Fair and
the Lowville Cream Cheese Fes-
tival. CVC is proud to be a mem-
ber of the Chamber of Com-
merce in Carthage, Lowville and
Boonville while being long-time
supporter of The United Way of
Northern New York.
The doctors and staff wish to
thank the community for con-
tinued confidence in our servic-
es and for allowing us to be part
of your family’s animal health-
care. For more information on
their services, visit their website
www.cvcpets.com or “Like”
their new Facebook pages to
stay up to date on current news
and information!
President, Slack Chemical
concerts in Watertown. A
twelve-member advisory
council, chaired by Emily G.
Sprague, helps ensure that fine
orchestral music is available in
the greater Watertown area.
Last fall, the group undertook
a fundraising campaign to
raise $15,500 in support of the
$71,500 cost of performing the
Watertown series of concerts.
The group exceeded their goal.
The advisory council also
provides valuable feedback to
management about program-
ming and operations, and as-
sists with promotion and con-
cert logistics.
ATTENDANCE
ONNY’s 30th season ended
in July 2018 with the ever-pop-
ular summer pops concert at
SUNY Potsdam’s Hosmer Hall
and the free concert in Water-
town’s Thompson Park spon-
sored by the Watertown Noon
Rotary Club. More than 2,200
people attended concerts in
Potsdam in 2017-2018. Nearly
1,000 more enjoyed concerts
in Watertown, a 19% increase
over the previous year. An es-
timated 4,000 celebrated the
Fourth of July with the concert
in the park followed by spec-
tacular fireworks.
n a marketplace where
chemical supplies are
abundant but outstand-
ing service is not, Slack
Chemical Company Inc. goes
the extra mile to deliver with
a difference — the quality dif-
ference.
Slack Chemical, owned by
Robert R. Sturtz, has been in
business for over 70 years and
employs well over 100 people.
Our entire team works from
order inception to delivery to
make sure we not only meet,
but exceed, your needs and
expectations.
We supply industrial, mu-
nicipal, agricultural and re-
tail chemicals and services
throughout the Northeast. We
also carry a full line of pool,
spa and winter products.
Slack Chemical Company
Inc. is located at 465 South
Clinton St., Carthage with
St. Lawrence NYSARC and
Jefferson Rehabilitation merge
The Arc Jefferson - St.
Lawrence New York (www.
thearcjslc.org), is pleased to an-
nounce that they have complet-
ed the process of unification.
The agencies formally known
as St. Lawrence NYSARC and
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center
merged to enhance both agen-
cies’ ability to support people
with developmental disabili-
ties. The shared expertise of
Robert Sturtz
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
FUNDED BY GRANT
In the fall of 2018, ONNY
received a significant five-
year commitment to sponsor
the exceptionally gifted stu-
dents from SUNY Potsdam’s
Crane School of Music, who
are selected for the ONNY Ap-
prenticeship Program. The
students perform along with
professional musicians in
the orchestra and are paid as
young professionals.
The donation comes from
The Secret Sits Pro Musica
Ensembles, Inc. (TSS, Inc.), a
charitable foundation incor-
porated in 2017 in memory of
Marie A. Patten of Athens GA,
and the Gull Pond Community
in the Piercefield, NY area.
“It is a wonderful oppor-
tunity for Crane students to
perform with a professional
symphony orchestra,” says
music director Kenneth An-
drews. “They are held to the
same high standards as ON-
NY’s professional musicians
and the experience fosters dis-
cipline and professionalism.
We are most grateful for this
generous gift. It truly is trans-
formational for the orchestra.”
Owner Robert R. Sturtz, center, and his employees at Slack Chemical
Co., 465 S. Clinton St., Carthage, provide chemicals for industry,
agriculture and municipal use.
additional facilities in Cas-
torland and Saratoga Springs
and may also be reached by
phone at 315-493-0430 or fax
at 315-493-3931.
our staff will benefit thousands
in the area as the organization
makes positive changes that
will improve choice and ser-
vices.
“The staff members in both
counties are to be commended
for their diligence to make this
unification successful,” said
Howard Ganter, Chief Execu-
tive Officer of The Arc Jefferson
– St. Lawrence. “It has taken 15
Robert Sturtz
HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION
Also fulfilling ONNY’s youth
mission to engage young
people in the enjoyment and
appreciation of music is the
James and Katherine Andrews
Young Artist Competition held
each winter. The 2018 win-
ner was harpist Silas Smith,
Malone, NY.
The mission of the com-
petition is “to inspire young
musicians of Northern New
York and beyond to reach their
highest level of artistry.”
This year’s competition
begins at 10 a.m., Saturday,
February 16, 2019 in SUNY
Potsdam’s Hosmer Hall. The
public is welcome to attend
this event where high school
students compete by perform-
ing required works from mem-
ory.
The first place winner takes
home $500 and has the oppor-
tunity to solo with the orches-
tra this year during the Harry
Potter Spectacular concerts on
March 23rd and 24th. Second
and third place prizes of $300
and $150 are also awarded.
For an application or more
information about the compe-
tition, visit onny.org.
We are open for business
Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also
visit us on the web at www.
slackchem.com.
months with hundreds of hours
spent on meetings, document
review, and planning to ac-
complish this monumental task
and we look forward to further
growth in 2019.”
The Arc Jefferson St. Law-
rence serves over 2,000 people
with disabilities, with the sup-
port of over 1,300 staff and an
annual budget of close to $70
million. Between the counties,
there are 51 residential sites,
two work centers, seven Day
Habilitation site-based pro-
grams, Federal contracts at the
border stations and Fort Drum,
two UPS stores, and many com-
munity-based programs.
The agency is directed by
Chief Executive Officer, How-
ard Ganter. The Board of Direc-
tors for The Arc Jefferson - St.
Lawrence merged with direc-
tors in the following roles: Brian
Marcolini, President; Jackie
Sauter, Vice-President; and Ja-
net Steele, Secretary/Treasurer.
The two foundations from
both counties will operate
separately and have their own
boards of directors. Funds do-
nated to The Foundation of St.
Lawrence NYSARC will support
the St. Lawrence County part
of the organization and funds
donated to the JRC Foundation
will support Jefferson County.
All money raised by these re-
spective foundations will re-
main in the county of origin to
further local programs, servic-
es, and supports.
To learn more about The Arc
Jefferson - St. Lawrence, visit
www.thearcjslc.org or visit the
Facebook page.
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Hospice striving for Five-Star Victims Assistance continues mission

Hospice status in 2019
Last year Hospice wrapped
up its 35th year of providing
services in St. Lawrence Coun-
ty. During that time, Hospice
has grown both in the number
of patients and families pro-
vided with Hospice services
and in the number of other
grief and bereavement pro-
grams available to the com-
munity. Hospice has consis-
tently worked to provide those
services with the highest stan-
dards of quality, but we also
know there is always room for
improvement.
Sometime in the next year
or so, Medicare will be launch-
ing a five-star rating for hos-
pices based on quality data
and family experience of care.
This prompted a lot of discus-
sion in the office about what
it would take to be a hospice
Encompass Workplace Testing, LLC-A
New Option for Occupational Services
Watertown and the sur-
rounding areas have a new
choice when choosing who to
partner with for occupational
services. That choice is En-
compass Workplace Testing,
LLC. For those that are not
familiar with occupational
services, they are tools that a
business uses to ensure that
the health and safety of their
workforce is protected. The
most common services that
are provided includes sched-
uled physicals (pre-employ-
ment, DOT, FAA, USCG), drug
screens, and breath alcohol
collections. Other services
that achieves a five-star rat-
ing which in turn led to an
ambitious initiative for 2019
that we are calling the “Five
Star Project”. Our manage-
ment team has developed a
core set of activities, including
becoming Joint Commission
Accredited, that will be imple-
mented this year, but that is
just the beginning. Everyone
involved in Hospice, includ-
ing Board members, staff, and
volunteers will be looking at
what needs to happen from
their perspective. We will be
asking medical providers and
facilities how we can better
serve their patients, and last,
but most important, we will be
asking our past hospice fam-
ily members what they think a
five-star worthy Hospice looks
like. It’s a big undertaking
offered include respirator
clearances, respirator fit test-
ing, hearing tests, vision
screening, drug and alcohol
policy development, supervi-
sor/employee education, and
DNA collections.
Although we are a newly
established company, we are
not new to the field of occupa-
tional medicine. As a locally
owned and operated business
with over 20 years of experi-
ence in the industry, we rec-
ognize that there is a need for
this type of service in the local
area. Our focus is to provide
dependable, personalized
but we believe our families,
friends and neighbors deserve
a five star hospice.
Currently, services offered
range along a continuum of
care. Patients given a diag-
nosis of a chronic illness can
find additional support in the
Advanced Illness (AIM) pro-
gram. Staff work to help with
the management of pain and
symptoms that come along
with a long- term illness, as
well as the emotional issues
many patients and families
face. As the disease progresses
staff from AIM and Hospice
collaborate to determine the
best plan of care for the pa-
tient and family. Bereavement
counseling is offered follow-
ing the loss of a loved one for
any Hospice family or com-
munity member.
workplace testing options that
put our clients first. What sets
us apart is the fact that we get
to know our clients and their
specific needs and then tai-
lor our services to help clients
comply with their specific
workplace needs.
We are conveniently located
in the former North Country
Urgent Care building on outer
Coffeen Street, just seconds
off Interstate 81 using exit 46.
Hours of operation are Mon-
day through Friday from 8:00-
5:00, with 24/7/365 coverage
to clients that require post-ac-
cident testing availability.
of helping those affected by crime
The Victims Assistance
Center of Jefferson County
(VACJC) has grown signifi-
cantly since its inception
in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) non-
profit organization. VACJC
was created as a result of
a grassroots movement,
whose stated goal was the
mobilization of knowledge
and resources to assist vic-
tims of domestic violence
and family violence within
Jefferson County. Recently,
VACJC has expanded its
mission to better capture all
the work it does.
Mission:
The Victims Assistance
Center provides service to
all individuals in our com-
munity who are impacted
by violence or crime through
advocacy, education, and
emotional support.
VACJC is committed
to helping ALL victims of
crimes and violence regard-
less of race, color, religion,
creed, sex, sexual orienta-
tion, gender identity, na-
tional origin, ancestry, age,
veteran status, disability, or
other status. VACJC strives
to create and foster a com-
munity that is safe, caring,
and collaborative in order
to empower individuals to
move beyond their circum-
stances.
VACJC is a designated,
comprehensive Victims
Assistance Program. Over
the past forty years, VACJC
has worked to increase the
number of programs it of-
fers, always striving to pro-
vide clients who are facing
violence in their everyday
lives with the best possible
care. VACJC achieves great
results by always keeping its
core values of justice, dig-
nity and healing in mind.
VACJC is approved by the
New York State Office of
Children and Family Servic-
es for both the residential
shelter and the Child Ad-
vocacy Center, certified by
the New York State Depart-
ment of Health as a rape cri-
sis center, and is Nationally
Accredited by the National
Children’s Alliance for the
Child Advocacy Center.
The Child Advocacy Cen-
ter (CAC) is a VACJC pro-
gram that pulls resources
together to better serve chil-
dren affected by physical
and sexual abuse through
collaboration with law en-
forcement, child protective
services, medical profes-
sionals, and others, with the
goal of protecting children
and strengthening families
in Jefferson, Lewis and St.
Lawrence counties. VACJC
also operates a residential
shelter available to indi-
viduals and their depen-
dents that are in a crisis. The
shelter is staffed 24 hours
per day, 365 days per year
to ensure the safety of shel-
ter residents. VACJC offers
outreach and prevention
programming for organiza-
tions, schools, businesses,
churches and other in-
terested groups on topics
such as domestic violence,
sexual assault, teen dating
violence, and other related
topics. All of VACJC’s pro-
gramming works towards
achieving a community free
of violence and crime.
Given the exponential
growth that VACJC has
experienced in recent years,
it was time for the organiza-
tion to move to a new loca-
tion. In October 2018 VACJC
relocated to 418 Washing-
ton Street in Watertown, a
beautiful old home with a
large front porch that is lo-
cated along the bus route
and provides access to the
courts. This space provides
clients with a welcoming,
safe, and accessible envi-
ronment where they are
able to access an array of
services free of charge.
April is Child Abuse
Awareness Month, and dur-
ing this time the CAC will
be displaying pinwheels on
the front lawn of its offices
in Jefferson, Lewis and St.
Lawrence counties to repre-
sent the number of children
assisted by CAC; last year
more than 500 pinwheels
were displayed between the
three counties.
Mark your calendars
for two important events.
VACJC will be hosting a
unique event in the summer
of 2019. The Fourth Annual
Night of Heroes Masquer-
ade Ball will be held in Alex-
andria Bay at the Edgewood
Resort and Conference
Center benefitting the Child
Advocacy Center of North-
ern New York, a VACJC pro-
gram.
If you or someone else is
in need of VACJC’s services,
please call us at (315) 782-
1855. Our 24-Hour Hotline
and Shelter number is (315)
782-1855.

V. S. Virkler & Son, Inc., serving Lewis, Jefferson and Oneida counties: kneeling, from left, is Tyler
Thomas, Jerry Kloster and Kyle Clark. Standing, from left, Alex Virkler, Tom Farney, Jeff Buell, Jim
Kingsley, Don Roes, Kris Gerow, Derek McNeil, Taylor Rowsam, Heath Hudson, Harry Ortlieb, Nate
Hirschey, Jeff Berrus, Joe Brown, Scott King, Al Brasie, Chad Menard, Craig Dobson, Cinda Suiter,
Wayne Lawton, Ben Bush and Stan Proulx. Missing was Colleen West, Rick West, Roxy Bush, Kevin
Jones, John Zelazowski, Floyd Tabolt, John Farney, Mike Stewart, Joe Virkler, Bob Sochia, Jessica
Baker and Luke Rubar. The crew at T.F. Wright and Sons Granite Foundry includes, from left, Stephen G. Peck, Richard
A. Young, Tanner L. Widrick, Tina M. Ainsworth, Amy B. Gruner, William F. Wright, Brian K. Miller

No job too big or small for

and Adam R. Gidney.

V. S. Virkler and Son T.F. Wright & Sons here

for all your granite needs
P
roviding NYS DOT ap- contractors and especially the 315-376-2713 to schedule de-
proved aggregate and farming community, to whom livery of your concrete and ag-

concrete materials, V.
S. Virkler & Son, Inc. has
been family owned and oper-
ated for nearly 75 years. With
first rate quality materials and
customer care, our service area
extends over multiple counties
in Northern New York. We are
pleased to say that we are truck-
ing into 2019 at full speed!
With our two quarries located
on Rice Road in Lowville and on
we are very thankful for their
business. We also wish to thank
our loyal, dedicated employees
that work hard every day and
our local community for their
continued support. We all look
forward to another year of serv-
ing our customers and commu-
nity.
Call our dispatch office at
gregates or stop by one of the
quarries or gravel pit to pick up
a load of stone for your driveway
or sand for the kids sandbox.
You can also visit our website at
www.Virklers.com to help you
start planning any upcoming
projects you may have. Remem-
ber, no job is too big or too small
... we do it all!
T
.F. Wright & Sons
Granite Foundry has
been in business for
over 20 years, offering
a wide range of monuments,
mausoleums, field lettering
and cemetery work. They
also have a large selection of
slabs for granite countertops.
No job is too big or too small.
Fireplace hearths, shower
walls, steps and bathroom
vanities are just a few items
that T.F. Wright & Sons can
make with granite.
T.F. Wright & Sons Gran-
ite Foundry is located at 609
Adelaide St., Carthage, and
is open Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The office can be reached at
315-493-2963. Also, a sec-
ond location is at the corner
of Spring Valley Drive and
Brookside Drive in Water-
town.

GRANITE...
Whittaker Road in Martinsburg
we produce a number of differ-
ent limestone products. Our
Watson gravel pit on Cemetery
Road produces a variety of sand, V.S. VIRKLER & SON, INC.
granite and natural stone prod-
ucts. No matter the size or scope Locally Owned And
of your project, we have what-
ever material you may require. Operated Serving:
NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
At our concrete plants located
in Lowville, Watson and Boon-
ville we can design a mix for any
LEWIS COUNTY
application. Having multiple SOUTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTY • Kitchen Countertops • Bathroom Vanities • Fireplace Mantles & Hearths
concrete locations allows us to • Table Tops for Your Furniture (Kitchen, Living Room, Outdoors)

Ready Mix Concrete

accommodate for almost any
• Granite or Marble Floor Tiles (Available in 3 Different Sizes)
situation as well as offer same-
day delivery. Don’t forget we • Custom Signage/Plaques (Exterior & Interior)
deliver concrete all winter long! • Granite or Marble Coasters, Cheese Boards, Clocks, Thresholds,

Driveways • Sidewalks • Bunkers

As 2018 came to a close we Window Sills and Casings for Windows/Doors • Special Occasion Gifts
welcomed some changes to our • Memorial and Monuments
staff. Jessica Baker joined our
Look our Second LocaTion • 315-785-8500
Sand • Stone • Gravel
team to lead our accounting de- For
partment, her cheerful attitude Corner of Spring Valley Drive and Brookside Drive in Watertown
is sure to brighten your day! We
are also excited to see what the
fifth generation of Virkler’s will
bring as Alex Virkler has moved • Limestone Products T.F. WrighT & SonS
into the role of Vice-President,
overseeing our daily operations.
V. S. Virkler & Son would
6567 Cemetery Road, Lowville, NY 13367 graniTe Foundry
like to acknowledge the loyal 315-376-7022 • 315-942-4292 (315) 493-2963 • (315) 493-2965 Fax ~ 609 Adelaide St., Carthage, NY
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10 • February 2019 Progress 2019

Randy Nicol
Construction
for jobs ­—
big or small
R
andy Nicol built his first house in 1972. Fast for-
ward to today, and he is the owner and proprietor
of Randy Nicol Construction LLC, employing four
people, three of which have been full-time for 20
years.
Randy Nicol Construction specializes in designing and
building custom homes, garages, barns and additions, as
well as remodeling projects.
Randy Nicol Construction is well versed in conventional
framing as well as post and beam with high priority on en-
ergy conservation and passive solar. CHRISTOPHER LENNEY/WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
This local business also has experience with custom Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.
woodworking and cabinetry, boat houses, boat lifts, docks,

Claxton-Hepburn Medical
custom stair systems and spiral stairs.
Randy Nicol Construction builds two to three houses
per year, striving for quality, not quantity.
Randy Nicol Construction — a fully-insured business

Center: A Year in Review

based in Copenhagen — works in Lewis, Jefferson and
southern St. Lawrence counties. All jobs — big or small —
should start with a set of plans, and Randy Nicol does his
own design work and plan drawing.

O
“We have built a reputation of being honest with our GDENSBURG — relationships and strength-
customers so they are friends after the job is complete,” 2018 was a year ening current ones for
said Mr. Nicol. of growth and Claxton-Hepburn Medical
Give them a call at 315-688-2853 today. building new Center. We provided, part-
nered in, and supported
many grassroots activities
throughout the year that
improved our ability to pro-
vide the best healthcare to
the North Country. Claxton-
Hepburn serves as an es-
sential economic stimulus
to the region by providing
high-quality care and keep-
ing our community healthy;
we are one of the largest pri-
vate employers in St. Law-
expanded services, added
healthcare providers, and
worked with other commu-
nity agencies to promote
wellness and address health
disparities in the commu-
nity. A significant focus for
expanding access to health-
care services was Claxton-
Hepburn’s clinical affilia-
tion with Crouse Hospital,
along with River Hospital
and Carthage Area Hospital.
The affiliation allows each
institution to strengthen
patient services and share
best practices and expertise.
programs, group purchas-
ing, and affiliate marketing.
With the affiliation, patients
can access specialized care
and physicians from all part-
ners, either in the hospital,
physicians’ offices, or via
advanced telemedicine. The
partnership leads to quality,
timely diagnosis, and treat-
ment for our patients while
eliminating barriers like
travel, weather and time for
patients in the North Coun-
try.
2018 marked the first anni-
versary of the addition of the

Randy Nicol rence County and our hospi- Through the affiliations, da Vinci robot to our surgical
tal’s jobs and spending make patients gain access to spe- services team. One hundred
ninety-six of our surgical
Construction
Randy Nicol an enormous impact on the cialized care and physicians
2950 Humphrey Rd. Copenhagen, NY 13626 patients had their surgical
Phone: (315) 688-2853 financial health of our com- throughout the Central and
General Contractor procedure done using the da
munity. Northern New York. Current
Vinci robot. Robotic surgery
Residential & Commercial Fully Insured During 2018, Claxton- developments are in tele-
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Claxton
From the previous page
offers many benefits to pa-
tients compared to open
surgery. It is an advanced
form of minimally invasive
or small incision surgery
where surgeons use a com-
puter-controlled robot to
assist them in certain surgi-
cal procedures. The robotic
and minimally invasive sur-
gery results in smaller inci-
sions resulting in less pain
and scarring and quicker
recovery for our patients.
Claxton-Hepburn has
worked diligently to im-
plant itself into the com-
munity through extensive
grassroots efforts and part-
nerships and is building
lasting relationships. An-
nually, we assist groups
with fundraising and pro-
motional awareness at
their events, including the
American Cancer Society,
American Heart Associa-
tion, American Stroke As-
sociation, Alzheimer’s As-
sociation, and local groups
like the Gouverneur Breast
Cancer Fund, Suicide Co-
alition, Volunteer Trans-
portation Organization,
Hope and Health Mission,
and the Community Health
Centers of the North Coun-
try. Through sponsorship
and staff volunteering time,
we were able to get out into
our community and join
with our patients to sup-
port their causes. From
sponsoring and attending
youth sporting events, our
annual St. Lawrence River
Dragon Boat Challenge, to
a free bike helmet program,
and our yearly 5K held each
Fall, Claxton-Hepburn de-
fenders are there, support-
ing our community.
We collaborate with over
40 regional health and hu-
man services agencies and
County Public Health of-
ficials networking on be-
half of our patients. We
work closely together with
these partners develop-
ing our community health
assessment and compre-
hensive community health
improvement plan that
addresses healthcare gaps
and needs in the communi-
ties we serve. You can find
more information about
this on our website at www.
claxtonhepburn.org/abou-
tus.
Caring for our commu-
nity is at the forefront of our
commitment to provide
quality care with dignity
and respect to all individu-
als seeking care at any of
our facilities, regardless
of their ability to pay. Be-
cause of our relationships
in the community, we re-
ceive grant funds from our
partners to provide free
health screenings. It is
through these grant funds
that Claxton-Hepburn pro-
vided four free colonosco-
pies, 11 free lung cancer
screenings, and 9 $99 lung
cancer screenings in 2018.
We also provided 17 free
hernia screenings, 25 free
skin cancer screenings, and
three free diabetes preven-
tion programs where 53
participants that complet-
ed the 16-week-long pro-
gram collectively lost 564
pounds.
Our physician recruit-
ment team did a great job
bringing in new providers
in 2018. We welcomed pri-
mary care providers Alycia
Short, PA-C, and Bailey
Airoldi, PA-C, and we wel-
comed Dr. Aathi Thiyaga to
Claxton Pain Management.
In 2019, we will welcome
Dr. Kaichun Wei to our
OB/GYN team, Dr. Mayank
Sharma to family medicine,
Lindsey Hayes, FNP to GI
services, Dr. Ricardo Lundi
to podiatry, and Dr. Mary
Lou Feilmeier to pediatrics.
To our cardiology team,
we will welcome Dr. Ro-
man Pachulski and his wife,
Mary Pachulski, RN.
Claxton-Hepburn has
been at the forefront of the
telemedicine movement
in the North Country since
2016 when we began our
Stroke Telemedicine pro-
gram with Upstate Medical
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Center in Syracuse. In
2018, we expanded our
telemedicine program to
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consults with an indepen-
dent physician, Dr. Avrille
George from central New
York. We plan to work with
our partners to expand the
telemedicine into other
services in 2019.
The Medical Center has a
long-established relation-
ship with our Canadian
friends dating back to over
a decade. Recently, we
have partnered with La Vie
Executive Health Center,
a private Canadian health
care clinic in Ottawa, On-
tario. Claxton-Hepburn of-
fers La Vie’s clients timely
access to specialists and
services which they would
have to wait more extended
periods to receive in Cana-
da. We look forward to ex-
panding this relationship
and building stronger ties
with our Canadian friends.
Our Foundation team
has had an exciting year
kicking off several fund-
raising initiatives to en-
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Foundation’s Rekindle the
Café campaign, an initia-
tive to raise $350,000 to
renovate the Medical Cen-
ter’s Cornerstone Café, is
going strong. The project
has garnered $100,000 in
support since its February
2018 launch from the em-
ployee and corporate spon-
sors. The public phase of
the campaign will launch
this spring. The Renal Re-
naissance campaign was
launched in 2018 with a
goal to raise $180,000, so
the Dr. Ravinder N. Agar-
wal Renal Center can in-
vest in more home dialysis
machines, new nursing
call system, patient power
chairs, and energy efficient
improvements throughout
the building. At this time,
almost $20,000 in support
has been generated by the
community.
In 2019, Claxton-Hep-
burn will hold its annual
St. Lawrence River Dragon
Boat Challenge at Wad-
dington Beach on July 13,
and the Medical Center’s
Foundation team will be
rolling out a new event, the
Timothy A. Farley, Attorney at Law, has an office at 514 State St., Carthage.
Claxton-Hepburn Amaz-
ing Race, based on the TV
Attorney Timothy A. Farley in
show, The Amazing Race.
Teams will compete for a
cash prize of $1,500. De-
tails of these events will
be rolling out soon so stay
connected with us on Face- practice for three decades
N
book to learn more.
Claxton-Hepburn is ag- orth Country native legal support for many of
Timothy A. Farley the local towns and villages
gressively recruiting new
providers and will continue has practiced law and aiding local businesses
in the area for more and corporations with their
to work on expanding pa-
tient services, enhancing than 30 years. After being in various legal requirements.
practice since 1987, along Individual clients regularly
patient access, and improv-
ing the patient experience. with paralegal Tina M. Souk- come to Attorney Farley for
up, he opened a general prac- real estate matters, forming
Being a part of our family
means you will always have tice law office in Carthage in LLCs, personal injury cases,
1999, located at 514 State St. handling estates and trusts,
our team working hard to
keep you North Country To better serve the area, a sec- preparing wills and setting up
ond office was open at 1717 health care proxy and power
Strong. We are always look-
ing for the latest medical State St., Watertown in 2002. of attorney.
Each with their own par- Attorney Farley has made it
technology and the best
practices and people to pro- ticular area of expertise, Gina his business to stay in contact
Brotherton, Rebecca Knight, with the local community and
tect and defend the health
Robin Barbarito, Christina to maintain a legal practice Timothy A. Farley, Attorney at Law, office at 1717 State St.,
of you and your loved ones.
Doroha, Matthew Ashcroft that meets the needs of his Watertown.
For more information
and Marlene Blaisdell assist clients.
about Claxton-Hepburn’s
between the two offices.
commitment to you and the
The firm concentrates on
services we provide, con-
TIMOTHY A.
real estate closings for both
nect with us through Face-
buyers and sellers, represent-
book and Instagram or fol-
ing financial institutions in
low us on the web at www.
FARLEY, P.C.
mortgage lending, providing
claxtonhepburn.org.
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St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund continues to give back

Founded in 1979, the Ed-
ward I. Moses Walk/Run for
Life has been a leader in rais-
ing money for the local fight
against cancer. To date, the
event has raised nearly $1.6
million which has been dis-
tributed to local charities that
work to educate the commu-
nity and help with the pre-
vention, early detection and
diagnosis of cancer for local
residents.
A total of $80,000 was dis-
tributed among organiza-
tions throughout St. Lawrence
County to provide funds and
programming in 2019. Cur-
rently funded programs in-
clude Ryan’s Wish Founda-
tion, Hospice and Palliative
Care of St. Lawrence Valley,
Massena Memorial Hospital,
Canton-Potsdam Hospital,
the Richard E. Winter Cancer
Treatment Center and the
Jules of Life Foundation. A
complete description of pro-
grams offered by these orga-
nization is available on the
website. The need for these
important programs increas-
es daily.
Each year on the last Sun-
day in April the Edward I. Mo-
ses Walk/Run for Life takes
place and serves as the prima-
ry fundraiser for the St. Law-
rence County Cancer Fund. In
2018, 300 participants came
together to support their com-
munity and the prevention of
cancer in the North Country.
Since learning that the pro-
ceeds raised for the Fund stays
local, a number of community
members and groups have
stepped forward to provide
additional support. Recently,
a memorial giving program
was established with area fu-
neral directors giving families
who have lost a loved one to
cancer the opportunity to re-
member their loved one by
supporting the St. Lawrence
County Cancer Fund to help
with the local fight against
cancer.
The SLCCF is extremely
grateful to those who have
provided support in the past
and are looking forward to
continuing this very impor-
tant fight. If you would like
more information about the
St. Lawrence County Cancer
Fund or The Edward I. Moses
Walk/Run for Life, contact
Mark Brackett at 854-5563 or
Kellie Hitchman at 244-1801.
Also, visit our website at
www.walkrunforlife.com We
hope you will join us on Sun-
day, April 29, 2018 at Appleton
Arena to help fight the local
battle with cancer.

Real Estate
with a
personal
touch at
Thousand
Islands Realty
I
n 2006 Melanie Curley,
Licensed Real Estate
Broker and her hus-
band Mike Bohm had a
vision. They wanted to de-
velop a boutique real estate
office in the heart of down-
town Clayton. Curley states
that she envisioned an in-
viting environment where
people would feel comfort-
able, she wanted a place
where people could drop in
to chat and ask questions
about the local real estate
market and trends in the
Pictured is Burrville staff, front row from left, Mark Kellogg, Nicole Achtyl, Diane Fish, Jo Anne O’Brien and Holly Kraeger. In the marketplace. Her goal was
middle row, from left, is Jennifer Hunter, Mary Stine, Gary Hayden and Tina Thomas. In the back row, from left, is Kathryn Canzonier,
to provide a superior level
Wes Kujawa, Darren Adsit and Kate Eves. of service to clients and cus-
tomers. In keeping with the
getting to know our clients’
wants and needs enables
us to do a much better job
servicing them. We offer
buyer and seller consulta-
tion sessions. To act in this
capacity, it is important for
our agents to stay on top of
their game and maintain a
current working knowledge
of the market.”
If you have questions
about the buying or selling
process, call the office and
one of the agents will be
happy to assist you. When
you enlist the services of one
of the agents at Weichert,
Realtors -Thousand Is-
lands Realty you will be in

Farm Credit East – more

historic nature of Clayton,
good hands. Your agent will
Curley and Bohm designed
walk you through the buy-
the office to have an old-
ing and selling process step
fashioned feel and her vi-
sion has become a reality. by step. They will help you

than just farm loans

People stop in frequently to
chat, visit and catch up after
a long winter. Those new to
the area also stop in to chat
and learn more about real
explore your options, and
they will tell you the truth
about current market con-
ditions. If you are a seller,
you can count on Weichert,

B
uilding on 100 years of success,
Farm Credit East, located locally
in Burrville, NY, is pleased to of-
fer an expanding list of services
to their diverse clientele. While most
people think of them as an institution
serving only farmers and agriculture,
their services also extend to rural com-
munities. Notable services they pro-
vide include their Country Living home,
Land, and construction loans. Their
loans are completed by rural experts who
already live locally – to best prepare and
assist their clients. Country properties
with features such as additional acre-
age, barns, sheds and other farm build-
ings like riding stables are their specialty.
Unlike other banks, Farm Credit East
appraises everything on the property, of-
fers long-term, fixed rates and provides
local service for the life of each loan. If
constructing a property, they are unique
in that the interest rate for home con-
struction will be fixed at loan closing and
remain fixed through both the construc-
tion phase and the entire life of the loan
- saving their clients time and money.
In addition to lending, the financial
cooperative also offers a wide array of tax
preparation, payroll and record-keep-
ing services. Long-term planning can
mean significant savings when it comes
time to file tax returns. The tax experts
at Farm Credit East are up to date with
the tax laws affecting the businesses of
their unique clientele. Their specialists
can address virtually all business con-
cerns and are available throughout the
year to analyze and discuss year-to-date
activities, tax saving strategies and the
tax consequences of every business deci-
sion.
In addition, the experienced payroll
specialists are part of a team of agricul-
tural finance experts who understand
the special accounting, tax, record-keep-
ing and payroll considerations of rural
and family-owned businesses. They are
up to date on all current farm payroll
rules, requirements and filing deadlines,
and can provide information and reports
to help Northeast producers make in-
formed business decisions.
The company also takes an interest in
their local community. Since 2011, funds
have been raised each year through the
contributions of Farm Credit East em-
ployees across the organization’s 20
branch offices and are distributed to
farm families and organizations im-
pacted by disasters; to various Northeast
charitable organizations; and to local,
regional or state not-for-profit charitable
organizations focused on youth involve-
ment in agriculture or local agricultural
promotion. To date, more than $550,000
has been disbursed into Northeast rural
communities. Bill Lipinski, Farm Credit
East CEO says: “We are fortunate to have
an incredibly deep social conscience
that runs across our entire family of em-
ployees. Farm Credit East Cares allows
the Farm Credit East family to work to-
gether in supporting important causes
that touch both rural and urban commu-
nities.”
Farm Credit East is owned by more
than 14,000 customers in a seven-state
territory and is governed by a 17-mem-
ber board of directors. For more infor-
mation on Farm Credit East’s unique list
of services, please call their Burrville of-
fice at 315.782.6050 or visit their website:
www.farmcrediteast.com.
estate opportunities in the
Thousand Islands area.
In November of 2014
Melanie Curley was ap-
proached by a representa-
tive from Weichert, Real-
tors to see if she might be
interested in purchasing a
franchise. After visiting the
corporate office and meet-
ing the founder of the com-
pany along with the other
key players, the decision
was made and WEICHERT,
REALTORS – Thousand Is-
lands Realty was born.
“Despite being a part
of a franchise, I still have
100% control of my busi-
ness, with the added ben-
efit of having more systems,
tools, mentors and a wealth
of education at my finger-
tips.” Weichert, Realtors
– Thousand Islands Realty
has always focused on cus-
tomer service and that con-
tinues. Their favorite motto
is, “People don’t care how
much you know until they
know how much you care.”
Realtors - Thousand Islands
Realty to provide you with
guidance on how to make
your property more sale-
able. Markets vary greatly
from region to region. The
agents at Weichert, Real-
tors - Thousand Islands
Realty are very knowledge-
able regarding market
trends throughout Jefferson
County and the Thousand
Islands area. Buyers will
benefit from this expertise
and from exclusive buyer
representation offered at
Weichert, Realtors - Thou-
sand Islands Realty. Sellers
will benefit from the firm’s
extensive web presence and
innovative marketing in-
cluding Matterport 3 D vir-
tual tours.
Buyers and sellers, if
you are looking for a dif-
ferent kind of real estate
office, one that offers full
service with a personal
touch, one that focuses on
old fashioned values, hon-

Stop by Black River Greenery for

The real estate industry
has dramatically changed
over the past few decades.
esty, integrity, communi-
cation and hard work, give
Weichert, Realtors - Thou-
sand Islands Realty a call –

all of your spring planting needs

Prior to the advent of the
internet, those looking
for a home had to seek out
the services of a real estate
you won’t be disappointed.
You can reach the Weichert,
Realtors - Thousand Islands
Realty team at 315-686-

W
e at Black River Greenery are
looking forward to the green-
house season that is rapidly
approaching. In a few months,
our greenhouse along State Route 410,
Castorland, should be full of green, grow-
ing plants. We are planning to have veg-
etable and herb plants along with a wide
variety of annual and zone-hardy peren-
nial flowers.
Need a gift for that special person in
your life? We have hanging baskets, plant-
ers and wicker baskets ... all filled with dif-
ferent combinations, from sun-loving to
shade-preferring plants. Don’t see any that
are exactly what you want? We will gladly
make one just for you with your choice of
plants and pot. You can also bring your
own pots, and we will fill them for you. We
also offer a variety of shepherd’s hooks, so
you can hang your plants beside your lane,
walk or patio.
We are again offering durable Outdoor
Furniture made from poly lumber. We of-
fer them in a variety of styles, colors and
color combos. Come check them out!
During the summer, we plan to offer
fresh vegetables grown in our greenhouse
and garden. Starting in July, we will offer
mums for planting in your flowerbeds.
Planting them in July or August before they
flower will give them a chance to grow a
good root system before winter and will
give you many years of beauty in your gar-
dens. We will also have them for sale once
they start flowering.
Our annual Open House is again
planned for Thursday through Saturday,
Mother’s Day weekend. Stop by and check
out our specials and enjoy some home-
made refreshments! Also visit our neigh-
bor, Black River Furnishings, located on
the same property, to check out their Open
House specials the same weekend.
Black River Greenery is owned by Jona-
than and Alisa Zehr and Joy Zehr. We start-
ed in the fall of 2015 with growing mums
and had our first season in the greenhouse
in the spring of 2016. We enjoy the chance
to offer you lovely plants to beautify your
house and garden!
Thank-you for your business in the past,
and we look forward to seeing you again
this year!
agent to find properties
for sale. Realtors were the
keepers of the informa-
tion. Now with sites like
Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.
com the information is out
there. The agent’s role has
changed from being the
provider of information to
being an educator. The Re-
altor’s job now, is to analyze
and interpret the informa-
tion for their buyers. Curley
states, “We are now acting
in the role of educator and
consultant for our clients.
We have found that spend-
ing time up front really
5500, on the web at www.
tihomes4sale.com, or visit
them at 306 James Street,
Clayton, NY.
Highly motivated and
compassionate people who
are interested in a career in
real estate can call the bro-
ker, Melanie Curley on her
cell at 315-778-2458 to set
up an appointment. Real
estate salesperson posi-
tions are available.
Weichert, Realtors
-Thousand Islands Realty –
Bridging the Gap Between
Buyers and Sellers.
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Fuller Insurance Agency –

keeping up with technology
F
uller Insurance Agen-
cy, Inc. is celebrating
its 38th year of busi-
ness as an indepen-
dent insurance agency serv-
ing Northern New York. Over
the last 38 years, many things
have changed as the agency
adapted to an ever-changing
insurance industry and new
technologies. In early 2018,
the agency upgraded its ag-
ing phone system to a modern
system capable of integrating
its offices and mobile phones. Members of the community at Brookside enjoying yarn crafts and each others’ company.
The agency also implemented
tools to communicate with
customers by text message,
and completed a modern-
Brookside Senior Living
ized, mobile friendly website,
and a very active Facebook Community continues to expand
B
page, and a new Blog.
Perhaps the most impor- rookside Senior- This retirement com- of age to reside at Brook-
tant change will be to the Living Community munity reaches out to and side. However, people are
agency’s management sys- will mark its 26th serves people from many encouraged to have their
tem. The agency started the anniversary with a walks of life and denomina-
names placed on the wait-
conversion process this sum- celebration. The facility cur- tional backgrounds. Resi-
rently houses 117 residents dents live comfortably, sur- ing list as soon as possible.
mer and will be fully imple- Come take a tour of our
in their 88 rental housing rounded by friends, while
mented in the new system
units. These units consist of enjoying the safety and se- facility. Please call 315-376-
by mid-2019. Adam Fuller
45 congregate apartments curity of community based 4333 to set up an appoint-
shared one reason why the
and 43 patio style homes. living in a small town. The ment at your convenience.
agency is making such a Over the years, Brookside many amenities Brookside
change. “Our new manage- Be sure to check out our
has undergone four expan- offers help residents to con-
ment system will be a great sion projects. Close to 400 tinue to live as indepen- website www.brooksides-
tool for us to keep up with people have been able to dently as possible. eniorliving.org and like us
technological changes. Ulti- call Brookside “home.” One must be 62 years on Facebook!
mately it will make us more
efficient and allow us to pro-
vide a higher level of service
to our customers, including
offering a 24/7 consumer por- Aaron and Adam Fuller
tal via a mobile app.”
Aaron Fuller mentions that
not everything has changed.
“We’re still here if our cus-
tomers, and plenty want to, sit
down face to face to discuss
their insurance needs. Our
father (Wilfred T. (Bill) Fuller
founded the agency in 1980
after working for Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Company
in Watertown for ten years.
He built the business on cus-
tomer service, and being in-
A view of the dining room at Brookside Senior-Living Community.
volved in the community. We
take pride in continuing that
tradition, and challenge our-
selves to continually evaluate
how we do that. Enhance-
ments to our technology plat-
forms are always done to bet-
ter our customer experience.”
Fuller Insurance Agency
is an independent insurance
agency offering all types of in-
surance from auto, property,
life and health to all types of
clients including individu-
als, businesses, not-for-prof-
its and public entities. The
agency represents numerous
insurance carriers and has ac-
cess to many others through
specialty programs. Bill Fuller nearly $1.5 million raised
Supporting The Local
passed away in 2006 but the
agency remains in the family

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with sons Aaron and Adam,
and daughter Diana Clement,
all active in the business.
The agency is located at 110 Sunday, April 28th, 2019
S. School St., Carthage and at
10 Court Street, Canton. They St. Lawrence University
can be contacted in Carthage Check Our Website:
at 315-493-2110 or in Canton
at 315-386-3403, or visit them walkrunforlife.com It’s your life ...live it well!
on the web: www.fullerinsur-
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Senior-Living Community
Housing, services and amenities designed for the changing needs of older adults
who want to maintain their independence. Choose from congregate apartments or
duplex and cottage style patio homes.
- Maintenance, Lawn Care & Snow Removal
- Housekeeping & Laundry Services
- Delicious & Hearty Homestyle Meals
- 24-hour Emergency Response & Security
- Planned Activities, Entertainment & Trips
- Transportation & Shopping Services
- Community Garden & Woodworking Shop
- Library/Reading Room
- Exercise Equipment, Computer Station & Wii

All this and more ... come take a tour of our community.
5701 Brookside Circle,
Lowville, New York 13367
(315) 376-4333
www.brooksideseniorliving.org

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West Carthage Housing
Authority offers you
maintenance-free living
A
t the West Carthage
Housing Authority,
you will enjoy a spa-
cious one or two bed-
room apartment in a meticu-
lously-maintained building
in a peaceful country setting.
You will live with the peace
of mind of maintenance free
living. The beauty and con-
venience of this community
is that you can take life as it
comes, remaining as indepen-
dent as you like, all while stay-
ing right in your new home.
Amenities include:
n Private apartments, ac-
cessed from inside the build-
ing;
n Secure entrances with en-
try phone system for visitors;
n 24-hour video surveil-
lance;
n Integrated fire monitor-
ing;
n On-site, convenient laun-
dry rooms;
n Automatic stand-by elec-
trical systems for all common
areas;
n Trash and recycling ser-
vice;
n Access to public trans-
portation services to get
you to where you need to go
— whether it’s the doctor’s
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE TO ELDERLY 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR
HANDICAPPED/DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE. WE ARE HUD SUBSIDIZED.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR HOUSING AND/OR TO
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office, religious services or lo-
cal shopping;
n Personal Emergency Re-
sponse System;
n Wheelchair accessible
passageways throughout the
community;
n Raised bed vegetable/
flower garden;
n Outdoor patio areas fur-
nished with picnic tables,
lawn furniture and gas grills;
n Active tenant association;
n We are a smoke free
building and
n Our common areas and
community rooms are avail-
able for tenant activities, fam-
ily gatherings.
Come home to West Side
Terrace. A Premier Housing
for Senior Citizens and Dis-
abled Persons.
Applications available for
persons 62 years old or older,
handicapped or disabled, re-
gardless of age. We are cur-
rently accepting applications.
Our board members include
James Smith, Mary Britton,
Robert Sligar, Dave Lanpher
and Benjamin Azah.
For more information, con-
tact Jan M. Hoffman, execu-
tive director, at 315-493-3581.
West Side
Terrace
WEST CARTHAGE
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
“From Your Field To Your Freezer”
9095 Briot Road • Croghan, NY
315-346-1254 or 315-286-5201
Jordan & Rachel Brandt
Custom & USDA Meat Processing
redbarnmeatsinc@gmail.com
Serving All of Jefferson County
Residential • Waterfront • Land • Commercial
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Progress 2019
Red Barn Meats, 9095 Briot Road, Croghan offers a wide variety of fresh products.
Red Barn Meats in business
six years and counting
A
nother year has
come and gone for
Red Barn Meats Inc.
Jordan and Rachel
Brandt and their staff would
like to thank the community
and their customers for an-
other successful year.
Owners
Beef, Pork, Goats & Lambs
We celebrated our sixth
anniversary in December of
2018 and plan to celebrate
many more years with you
as a community. We have
enjoyed working with our
clients and look forward to
working for those who may
be interested in the services
that we offer. Last spring we
added a retail meat counter
to our Briot Road, Croghan
location, which has provid-
ed to be a very profitable in-
vestment.
In addition, we are a US-
DA inspected facility and
are always happy to serve
anyone who may have the
need for USDA services. Be-
cause of this valuable ser-
vice we offer, our business
has continued to grow im-
mensely.
We encourage businesses
and farmers to give us a call.
As always, we appreciate
each and every customer
and hope that your experi-
ence with our business have
been pleasant and reward-
ing. We have enjoyed work-
ing at this location and hope
to serve our community for
OFFERING
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• Excellent web presence
• Creative and effective marketing plans
• Agent is on call when the office is closed
• Open 7 days a week
• Detailed recording of your home
available to buyers 24 hours a day
many years to come.
We offer some of our
products, such as hot dogs,
summer sausage, snack
sticks, ring bologna, ham
and bacon, under our retail
licenses. We also have cuts
of beef and pork for sale. We
stock several flavors of sau-
sage, as well as ground beef.
Furthermore, we can fill
any custom order that a cli-
ent might desire; all you
have to do is give us a call,
tell us what you need and we
will get the order ready for
your pickup.
For those interested in
our services, please consid-
er the following:
n We are a custom and
USDA inspected facility
that offers slaughtering and
meat processing for beef,
pork, lamb and goat.
n We sell whole, halves,
mixed quarters or quarters
of quality, locally raised
beef.
n We now also have
meat bundles available and
“build your own meat bun-
dle” as well – call to order
yours today.
NOW
MEAT
n We sell roaster and
butcher hogs in wholes or
halves.
n We make our own spe-
cialty sausages in bulk,
links, ropes or patties.
n We sell ground beef pat-
ties in four ounce, six ounce
and eight ounce sizes.
n We cure and smoke our
own hams and bacons, of-
fering extra thick sliced ba-
cons, whole or half sliced
hams and smoked hocks.
We offer Canadian and Cot-
tage bacon as well.
n All of our products are
professionally vacuum
sealed, labeled, boxed and
frozen or kept fresh to your
specifications.
You can find our products
at the Carthage and Lowville
farmers markets during the
summer. We thank all those
who support us while we
are there. We are once again
planning to be there again
this spring.
Due to our growth in US-
DA sales, we are proud to say
that our products are cur-
rently being offered in local
restaurants such as Jeb’s
Restaurant and Ridgeview
Inn in Lowville as well as Jo-
se O’Connor’s in Carthage.
Our products are also avail-
able at North Country Store
in Philadelphia and Stony
Creek Store in Deer River.
We gladly take orders
for special events and fam-
ily gatherings. Roaster hogs,
chicken halves, jerked pork
and jerked ground beef pat-
ties are just a call and order
away. As a business, it is our
goal to meet the needs for
the community around us.
Please feel free to offer any
suggestions on how we can
better serve you. We are al-
ways looking for new ideas
and businesses interested
in buying or marketing our
products. We encourage
you to try our products and
tell a friend about us.
Our address is the follow-
ing: Red Barn Meats Inc.,
9095 Briot Road, Croghan,
NY 13327. Call us with any
questions you have or to
schedule an appointment at
315-346-1254. You can also
email us at redbarnmeat-
sinc@gmail.com or like us
on Facebook. Our website is
redbarnmeatsinc.wixcom/
redbarnmeatsinc.
Thanks again for support-
ing Red Barn Meats Inc.
Jordan and Rachel Brandt
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New education center offers workforce training

and education opportunities for Lewis County
I
n January, officials from Lewis County,
Jefferson Community College, Jefferson-
Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational
Services (BOCES) and Cornell Coop-
erative Extension of Lewis County officially
opened the Lewis County Jefferson Commu-
nity College Education Center with a ribbon
cutting ceremony and open house. Over 150
community members turned out for the cer-
emonial ribbon cutting held in the facility’s
“fab lab” with many more community mem-
bers touring the building throughout the day.
The opening of the 22,000 square foot facil-
ity is the culmination of three years of work
between Lewis County and Jefferson Com-
munity College that began in 2015 when the
Lewis County Board of Legislators earmarked
funding for the construction of an education
center. The County broke ground in Septem-
ber 2018 with general contractor DC Build-
ing Systems of Watertown along with AMP
Electric and Lawman Heating and Plumb-
ing working swiftly to keep the construction
project on track for a January completion
date.
The single story education center includes
five technologically-smart instructional
classrooms, a 5500 sq. ft. fabrication lab (“fab
lab”), 1400 sq. ft. mechatronics classroom,
1900 sq. ft. lab for BOCES engineering and
forestry instruction, along with office, con-
ference and administration space for Edu-
cation Center partners. Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Lewis County is moving from its
current location on Stowe Street to the new
facility.
With its focus on education and workforce
training opportunities that prepare workers
for careers of tomorrow as well as jobs for to-
day, the Education Center represents a sig-
nificant investment in the growth and future
of Lewis County. The building has been care-
fully designed with the flexibility and tech-
nology to tailor trainings and workshops to
meet the specific needs of local manufactur-
ers, area businesses, and residents of Lewis
County and beyond. For example, the fab-
rication lab can support offline training on
large equipment before the equipment is ever
installed and brought online, and the mecha-
tronics lab focuses on the engineering of both
electrical and mechanical systems used in a
variety of advanced manufacturing systems.
To start, Jefferson is offering a mix of non-
college credit bearing classes in the areas of
agribusiness, hospitality and tourism, allied
health, advanced manufacturing and profes-
sional development. Many non-credit offer-
ings will be developed as micro-credentials
with prior learning assessment built in for
transferability to credit bearing courses. Be-
ginning in February, both Jefferson and CCE
will offer a variety of professional develop-
ment and personal enrichment workshops to
foster lifelong learning, including workshops
for youth. With Regional Economic Develop-
ment Council funding, Jefferson is launch-
ing a construction training program for un-
employed and underemployed workers in
March. Funding from the Northern Border
Regional Commission will be used to pur-
chase aquaponics equipment for training in
storage container agriculture. Jefferson-Lew-
is BOCES is planning for on-site engineering
instruction in September.
Share your ideas! An advisory committee
comprised of local community, business and
education leaders has been appointed by the
Lewis County Board of Legislators to provide
input regarding the workforce training and
educational needs of the community. Ques-
tions about programming or ideas for poten-
tial training / educational opportunities can
be directed to Terrence Harris, associate vice
president for workforce development and
business at Jefferson Community College,
tharris@sunyjefferson.edu or 315-786-2233.
Workshop registration is open online at www.
sunyjefferson.edu/lewis and www.ccelewis.
org. Stop in and visit the Lewis County Jef-
ferson Community College Education Center
today!

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WATERTOWN

2019

PROGRESS
DA I LY T I M E S

FEBRUARY 17

THE HEALING POWER

OF PROGRESS
Samaritan Medical Center committed
to providing the best in clinical care
It’s been quite a year. One defined by prog-
ress—a lot of it.
Samaritan is growing. Over the past year,
progress shined through every facet of Samari-
tan Health. New technology, enhanced quality,
broadened capabilities. And the year ahead looks
even brighter.
At Samaritan, we’re committed to treating
everyone with the highest level of clinical care
and with the greatest compassion and respect.
Keeping with that commitment, one year ago
we launched our capital campaign, The Healing
Power of Progress. To date, our campaign has
raised over $5.4 million of our $6 million goal. The
funds raised are going to three critical priorities:
The Walker Center for Cancer Care, The Center
for Women and Children, and Samaritan’s En-
dowment Fund.
More than 600 cancer patients are seen at Sa-
maritan every year. The new Walker Center for
Cancer Care provides patients with the care and
compassion you would expect from your com-
munity hospital, plus a full spectrum of cutting-
edge treatment options that rival the services
offered at big city medical centers, including
detection and screening, diagnosis, treatment,
therapy and support. The new Walker Center also
offers a full spectrum of follow-up services, in-
cluding physical therapy, lymphedema therapy
and pain management options to help our pa-
tients recover completely.
With the opening of the new Walker Center
for Cancer Care, Samaritan is bringing the North
Country the very best in cancer care technology.
Our new Linear Accelerator (LINAC) has revo-
lutionized how we use radiation to treat cancer.
Delivering a concentrated beam of radiation, the
Linear Accelerator tracks the patient’s breathing
and repositions itself to stay focused on the tu-
mor, saving healthy tissue. The Linear Accelera-
tor can even shorten treatment times depending
on the type of cancer it is treating.
The Walker Center for Cancer Care was de-
signed with the patient in mind, with special
touches that calm as well as heal. Our new infu-
sion suite offers chemotherapy patients a new
level of treatment and comfort with comfortable
reclining chemotherapy chairs—complete with
entertainment systems—that face a beautiful
rooftop garden.
Our technology has evolved rapidly, and not
just at the new Walker Center for Cancer Care.
Across Samaritan, we have improved hospital
efficiency and built on how we care for patients
with newly integrated technology. Back in 2017,
we were named a Most Wired Hospital for our fo-
cus on technology. But we did not stop there.
Through Telemedicine, we are using telecom-
munication technology to link Samaritan to other
hospitals, so our patients have access to the ex-
act services and specialists they need. This tech-
nology makes it possible for us to communicate
The ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Walker Cancer Center was just
one of the many exciting events Samaritan Medical Center unveiled in the past year.
with doctors at distant hospitals while still pro-
viding your treatment right at Samaritan Medical
Center. Using telemedicine, doctors from other
hospitals can evaluate, diagnose and even treat
our patients. So if they require a service we don’t
offer, they can still get the precise care that they
need.
Our Telestroke services have revolutionized
how we care for stroke patients. When dealing
with a stroke, every second counts. Transport-
ing a patient to the nearest stroke center can take
over an hour or more for some patients, put-
ting them at risk of serious brain damage. With
Telestroke care, we can care for patients the in-
stant they walk through our doors. Just ask Ce-
leste LaLonde. When her mother experienced a
stroke while holding her great-granddaughter,
time was of the essence. The community stepped
up and, with the assistance of the Town of Wa-
tertown Volunteer Firemen who were close by,
Celeste’s mother was quickly transported to Sa-
maritan. Using Telemedicine, our doctors col-
laborated with doctors in Syracuse and admin-
istered a drug to eliminate the clot and minimize
brain damage.
“Today, her physical state is very good. No slur-
ring with minimal signs that she had a stroke.
Great rapid response. If you live close, definitely go
to Samaritan over Syracuse. They have the equip-
ment and the know-how to get the job done.”
-Celeste LaLonde
We have also successfully used Telemedicine
to improve care across a variety of other disci-
plines, such as wound care, behavioral health
and long-term care. New in 2018, Samaritan uses
Telemedicine to screen for diabetic retinopathy,
a condition that, if left untreated, can cause blind-
ness in diabetic patients.
As our technology has become more powerful,
we have become more hopeful. Technology can
simplify processes. It can improve diagnoses. It
can shorten treatment times. But for technology
to have value at Samaritan, it must make patients’
lives better. It must be a reason for our patients to
smile or breathe a sigh of relief. And that is what
we are seeing with all of our technological ad-
vances.
Samaritan Health has taken some big steps
forward in imaging technology as well. Our new
CT technology is faster and stronger, while expos-
ing patients to less radiation. Our new MRI is two
times as powerful as its predecessor, providing
significantly higher resolution images. We’ve also
integrated 3-D mammography into our breast
cancer screening process.
With 3-D mammography, doctors can get an
extremely detailed scan of a woman’s breast. An
x-ray arm revolves around the breast, taking mul-
tiple images in a matter of seconds. The machine
then uses those images to create a 3-D represen-
tation. If a tumor is present, the doctor will be able
to analyze it layer by layer and from every angle,
quickly and accurately. Beyond enabling doctors
to accurately assess the width and depth of a tu-
mor, 3-D mammograms can reveal abnormali-
ties that would have been hidden in a traditional
mammogram. With 3-D mammography, we can
often detect breast cancer before there are any
symptoms. Plus, the procedure is more comfort-
able and has a far lower risk of producing a false
positive.
Since 2012, Samaritan’s Surgical Robotics
team has helped patients with less-invasive,
high-precision robotic surgery, specializing in
urologic, general and gynecologic surgery. Sa-
maritan’s robotically trained surgeons have per-
formed over 1,500 robotic assisted surgeries since
DaVinci Robot
our program’s inception. Just from 2016 through
2018, we saw a 45% increase in robotic surger-
ies. To meet the rising need for robotic surgery,
we recently acquired a new surgical system that
will replace our current one. The new, da Vinci
Xi Surgical System will enhance precision as well
as operating room efficiency, improving patient
outcomes. The new robot is expected to be fully
integrated in early March 2019.
Our focus on technology and quality has
helped us achieve recognition in a number of
medical specialties. The American College of Sur-
geons awarded Samaritan Medical Center The
Most Meritorious Award in the outcome areas of
mortality, cardiac, pneumonia, unplanned intu-
bation, ventilator > 48 hours, renal failure, surgi-
cal site infections and urinary tract infections.
Samaritan has been a BlueCross BlueShield Blue
Center of Distintion Plus for Hip and Knee sur-
gery. Since 2015, we have been a Blue Center of
Distinction in Specialty Care for Maternity Care.
And in early 2018, we achieved national Hepatitis
B Birth Dose honor roll status and were named a
Wound Care Center of Distinction by Healogics.
Our community’s women and children are a
top priority at Samaritan. Every year, Samaritan
delivers over 1,600 babies. To better meet this
growing need, we have begun construction on
our new Center for Women and Children. This
expansion is expected to be completed in 2020
and is dedicated to the health and well-being of
the women and children of our community. The
Center for Women and Children will include our
labor and delivery, maternity and pediatric ser-
vices all on the same floor, and will also contain
the North Country’s only Level II Neonatal Inten-
sive Care Unit (NICU), providing specialized care
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2 • February 2019 Progress 2019

Employees at Roggies’ Flooring Center Inc., Lowville, in the front from left, include LouAnn Roggie,
Sherri Taube and Dawn Roggie. In the back row, from left, is Greg Widrick, Ben Roggie, Jared Martin,
Christian Widrick and Will Roggie.

Roggies’ Flooring begins

14th year
R
oggies’ Flooring Cen-
ter Inc., 5809 Number
Four Road, Lowville,
is coming into its 14th
year in the flooring business of
sales and installation.
The goal of co-owners,
Ben and LouAnn Roggie and
Will and Dawn Roggie, is to
6
315-376-816
continue to provide you with
the latest trends and styles in
all types of flooring. Their ex-
clusive showroom offers a large
array of displays of hardwood,
laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl,
LVT and carpet that our cus-
tomers can order from. The
flooring center is now offering
in stock area rugs by Tayse and Seeing to your banking needs at the Watertown branch of Carthage Savings and Loan
Oriental Weavers and a variety Association, 146 Arsenal St., are, from left, Dessiray Goutremount, Deborah Haley, Teresa Hunt,
of LVTs and sheet vinyl. They Heather Blair, Angela Ratigliano, Beth Augustus and Jessica Baytos.
also offer customized carpet
binding done in the exact size
you need. We provide profes-
sional installation on all of the
Carthage Savings celebrated
products you see and purchase
in our store.
The store is part of the Floor-
their 130th anniversary
ing Network Association, which

te r
C
you can check out on their web- arthage Savings cel-

o o rin g C e n site at www.nrfdist.com. The ebrated their 130th

Roggies'erFFlour Road, Lowville NY

partners offer service and prod-
ucts for small, one-room jobs
to large commercial jobs such
5809 Numb as banks, hotels, schools, etc.
No job is too big or too small.
Whether you They also offer free estimates
are remodeling
and measuring for your project
needs.
a room, adding We at Roggies’ Flooring
an addition or want to take this opportunity
to thank the community for
building your their overwhelming support in
dream house... making our 13th year a great
n Roggie success. As we come into our
nn Rogg ie, Will & Daw
Ben & LouA 14th year of business, we look
forward to serving you with any
of your flooring needs, so stop
in and check out our exclusive
We are here flooring center.
Roggies’ Flooring Center Inc.
to help you
is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
add the Monday through Friday and
finishing from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Member of The business can be reached
touch to at 315-376-8166 or by e-mail at
your project! RFC8166@yahoo.com. Or you
ri ngcenter.com can visit us at our website www.
www.roggiesfloo
roggiesflooringcenter.com.
Also check us out on Facebook.
anniversary in 2018,
proudly continu-
ing as the oldest remaining
independent financial in-
stitution north of Syracuse.
The Association is one of the
strongest financial institu-
tions in the country and at-
tributes its longevity and
success to a true commit-
ment to the community and
its customer members.
While keeping up with
today’s technologies, Car-
Seeing to your banking needs at the main branch of Carthage
thage Savings offers the
most modern products Savings and Loan Association, 313 State St., Carthage, are,
and services in the finan- seated, from left, Lori Snyder, Bridget Fetterly, Thomas Piche’
cial field. Carthage Savings and Robert Sligar. Standing in the first row are Kari Paige, Cathy
completed a major renova- Frith, Michelle Bezanilla, Teri Ellis, Christine Harper, Donna
tion project at the Carthage Stone, Megan Brotherton, Jenna Ebbrecht and Zach Widrick. In
the back are Bill Sochia, Jennifer McConnell, Jasmine Coffman,
office in 2018. The project
included the addition of a Deanna Genito, Anne Merrill, Crystal Schweitzer, Lynne Clark
and Amanda Arquitt. Absent from the photo are Dale Klock,
new entrance and an eleva-
Chelsea Hayden, Aly Aza, Sarah Baldwin and Shannon Lennox.
tor at the back of the build-
ing, a new parking lot and options will keep Carthage themselves from their com-
handicap accessible bath- Savings of value to the com- petitors by offering superior
rooms. The mix of cutting
munities we serve. personal service with sea-
edge technology and con- Carthage Saving’s Online soned professionals in three
venient face to face banking Branch continues to offer offices located in Carthage,
the Association the ability to Watertown and Clayton.
service the communities of As a customer owned
Jefferson, Lewis and south- “mutual” association, Car-
ern St. Lawrence counties thage Savings is focused on
where they have no physical providing the best service
location. Keeping up with and products to its cus-
today’s “Virtual” banking, tomers. They never look at
offering a full service On- their members and attempt
line Branch provides prod- to save money nor do they
ucts equal to competitors. analyze how much they can
Carthage Savings separates make on them.

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THE LEE FAMILY
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• Mike • Robert
• Rodney

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4 • February 2019 Progress 2019

Homes Realty brings

people, homes together
J
anuary 2019 marks the
fourth year for Homes Re-
alty of Northern New York.
Since opening, we have
grown to 15 agents, and in Sep-
tember of 2018 we relocated
our business to a store front at
5411 Shady Ave., Lowville (right
next to jeb’s Restaurant). That
move has allowed room for
growth, a private conference
room to meet with clients, and
a wonderful atmosphere to
work in. Everyone is welcome
to stop in to say hello, and see
the new office space.
Even though Homes Realty
is a rather new company, the
agents have years of experi-
ence. I feel we have the best of
the best. During our December
Homes Realty office at 5411
Shady Ave., Lowville.
county, but Jefferson and St.
Lawrence County as well.
In a high tech world where
people and communicating
become less and less personal,
Homes Realty wants to keep
the personal in our business.
To learn more about us, feel
free to visit our web site at www.
homesrealtynny.com, or call
our office at 315-377-4147, or
stop in. If you’re even thinking
of selling or buying, lets talk.
We look forward to build-
ing relationships this year with
new clients, and also helping
those, we have helped in the
past. We have a welcome mat
that says ... ”There is no place
like HOMES” We believe that to Students at Augustinian Academy, 317 West St., Carthage.
be true. Lastly we want to thank

office meeting we discussed
the importance of kindness,
integrity and always thinking
of our clients first. That to me
is the back bone of our busi-
ness, and there is not room for
anything else but that. I also am
thankful for a team of agents
that are like family. When we
get together we talk business,
2017 we ranked number one
for dollar amount sold in Lewis
County and in 2018 Homes Re-
alty ranked number eight in Jef-
ferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence
County out of 116 offices. The
top seven offices are based out
of Jefferson and St. Lawrence
Counties. We are thrilled with
our stats. We look forward to
Augustinian Academy:
our community for the support
over the last few years. We real-
ize without that, we wouldn’t
exist. So many have stopped in
to wish us well, gave words of
encouragement and trusted us
with the purchase and sale of
Family values and academic
excellence since 1885
their properties.
There are no words for this
other than thank you from the

but we also have fun and enjoy
each others company. A close
knit team, that values people,
and loves what they do, make
us a strong force.
What homes has accom-
plished in the last four years
is beyond what I imagined. In
what 2019 has in store, are al-
ways looking for ways to fine
tune our business, and make
the selling and buying process
an enjoyable one for our cli-
ents. Our goal of course is to
always improve, and sell, sell,
sell. We serve not only Lewis
bottom of our heart. With an-
ticipation, we look forward to
the future, and hope in some
way we can meet each one of
you that reads this.
Sincerely, Brenda Malone
Broker/Owner of Homes Re-
alty of Northern New York.
A
ugustinian Academy has been an im-
portant part of Carthage history since
1885 when it first opened under the
leadership of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Augustinian’s mission continues to provide a
Catholic Christ-centered foundation for faith
formation, academic excellence, and commu-
nity service. We welcome students of all faiths.
We maintain a close working relationship with
local and military families. We have an open
registration policy so as to allow enrollment
throughout the year. We maintain an afford-
able tuition with scholarships available. No
child is denied an education due to financial
reasons.
Augustinian Academy has much to offer:
n Family-centered, safe environment
n New York State accredited
n Well-established academic program fol-
lowing NYS standards
n Qualified and caring teachers
n Bussing is provided by area school dis-
tricts
n 65 percent of our student population is
military
n Before and after school care programs are
available
n Pre School classes for 3 and 4 year olds
n Federally funded hot lunch program
n Military Family Life Counselor provided
by the US Department of Defense
n Grades K-8 specials in computer, music,
art and physical education
n State of the Art computer lab
n High speed internet, smartboards and
laptops in classrooms
n Band in grades 4-8
n Instrumental lessons in grades 4-8, in-
cluding string instruments
n Science Olympiad for grades 5-8
n Student Council
n Advanced courses in junior high for Alge-
bra 1 and Earth Science
n Athletic programs in school and coordi-
nated with local school districts
If you have any questions or inquiries,
please contact Mary Ann Margrey at 315-493-
1301 or at mmargrey@augustinianacademy.
org. Visit our Facebook page or school web-
site, www.c-augustinian.org, to see what is
happening at Augustinian Academy.

BRENDA MALONE
Licensed Real Estate
Broker/Owner
HOMES REALTY of
Northern New York
Cell 315-408-1008
www.homesrealtyny.com
We would like to thank our community for allowing us to work
with so many of you in the sale and purchase of your property.
Last year proved to be an outstanding year, and we look forward
to what 2019 has in store. We at Homes Realty are actively
staying current with technology to better serve sellers and
buyers, and in doing so, purchased the Matterport 3D camera,
which allows us to video our listing in 3D. This video gives
buyers the opportunity to view our listings from their computers,
or phones as a virtual tour. This is a service we are offering free
of charge to our sellers. Call us today!
HOMES REALTY, bringing people and HOMES together.

New tax laws not so simple Arborcare Tree Service: work
after all – require real tax with a certified professional
professionals like M.R. Gaebel
W
ith the new tax laws
passed last year by
Congress, there
seems to be a per-
ception that preparing your tax-
es this year will be easier than in
previous years. However, the
opposite may actually be true.
There will probably be more
questions than answers. Gary
E. Rowe, CPA, of M.R. Gaebel,
Inc., Carthage, explains, “In
many cases the new tax law can
really complicate a person’s
filing of their tax returns, espe-
cially if they previously had a
lot of itemized deductions. Not
everyone will benefit from the
standard deduction, especially
if you were used to having de-
ductions like mortgage inter-
est, college expenses, business
expenses, childcare credits
and so on. We can help sort all
of that out and maximize your
opportunity for a refund. There
are many new rules that lead
to many questions, and people
who try and do it themselves
with software or try using quick
refund places could really be
making mistakes. This is not a
business as usual year!”
He also commented on the
“Forms” themselves. “For many
years everyone used different
versions of the classical 1040.
Now that has been revamped
to a double-sided half-page
form, which seems good on the
surface, but actually if you still
itemize you may need to attach
up to six individual schedules ...
making it even more complicat-
ed.” Quite simply, now, more
than ever you will need a pro-
fessional to accurately assess
and prepare your return.”
But wait there is more! When
you file your New York State tax
returns it gets even more con-
fusing. “In past years, the rule
was if you itemized on your
federal return then you had to
itemize on your New York State
return. Likewise, if you did not
M.R. Gaebel shows the new 1040 ... supposedly simplified? But
actually making it harder to file for many with more attachments.
itemize on your federal return
then you also could not item-
ize on your NYS return. That
has changed for 2018. Now,
even though you can no longer
itemize on your federal return
you are now allowed to itemize
on your NYS return. Confused?
Even though many filers won’t
be eligible to claim business ex-
penses on their federal return
anymore, on the New York State
return you can claim job related
expenses and all the other item-
ized expenses that you claimed
in 2017 and before. There are
special applications of the
codes specifically for New York
State residents, and if you are
not aware of them, I am afraid
there will be many mistakes.”
Mr. Rowe listed some more
examples of changes under
the new tax codes: Elimina-
tion of the Child Dependency
Exemption (in some cases),
elimination of Moving Expens-
es Deduction, $10,000 cap on
State Income Tax Deductions,
Changes in Roth IRA structures
etc, and more. He notes that
there are specific sections of the
tax law that apply to different
situations for all of these and to
consult your tax accountant or
give M.R. Gaebel a call.
M.R. Gaebel Inc. offers a
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complete line of individual
services such as: tax returns;
income, sales, and estate tax
preparation; representation
before IRS and NYS tax depart-
ment; financial management
and consultation; financial
planning; and farm and agricul-
tural services. Small Business
Payroll and Record Keeping are
another important part of the
services offered at M.R. Gaebel.
They also have the experience
necessary to accommodate
military families with the abil-
ity to file for all 50 states in the
country.
M.R. Gaebel sets the stan-
dard of tax and accounting ser-
vices for businesses and resi-
dents of Jefferson, Lewis and
St. Lawrence Counties. They
specialize in offering their cli-
ents personalized, professional,
quality service together with
CPA expertise, knowledge and
experience, all at affordable
rates. This year marks the 70th
season of tax preparation for
M.R. Gaebel.
To schedule an appointment
for individual tax services, or for
more information on the new
tax law and how we can help,
please call 315-493-1862, or visit
them at their website, www.
mrgaebel.com.
February 2019 • 5
A
rborcare Tree Service has been serv-
ing NNY with unmatched integrity,
quality, safety and professionalism
since the day they officially climbed
their first tree. Local owner Herb Frost is an
ISA Certified Arborist whose company seeks to
provide safety for their client’s homes, camps,
vehicles and land during ice storms, wind-
storms and other North Country weather with
a year-round commitment. They serve resi-
dential, commercial and municipal properties
and have an extensive service area – from Wes-
ley Island to the Adirondacks and everything
in between. They are constantly adding new
training, equipment, and manpower to be able Arborcare works all year round even in the
to grow and expand further each year to better winter.
serve their customers.
As the leading Tree Service Professional in for you to enjoy. Tree Services include tree
the area with his ISA Arborist Certification, Mr. trimming, tree removal, cabling, landscaping,
Frost continues to be involved with principal lawn care services, storm damage repair, brush
organizations such as the Tree Care Industry cleanup, stump grinding, stump removal and
Association and the International Society of Ar- more. They also specialize in site clearing for
boriculture, to foster basic principles and stan- new construction or development, plant care,
dards of professionalism, safety, and continu- insect treatments, disease management and
ing education. He always says to his customers, recently added new equipment promising fu-
“Why is it important to be ISA Certified?” Be- ture growth for the company, and more options
ing ISA certified means that he provides an ac- for their customers. They work seven days a
curate diagnosis and unique solution for each week, year-round, in all weather conditions, to
property he evaluates. It means that that his keep North Country properties in prime condi-
business looks at trees as more than just cut- tion.
ting them down for the sake of cutting them Owner Herb Frost’s promise is to go above
down. But, while the North Country has beauti- and beyond to satisfy his customers with quick
ful scenic trees, they can cause a lot of damage. and safe, quality services at affordable prices.
Arborcare can assess each individual property Keeping their customers safe is his top priority.
situation with swift expertise and work with “You can rest assured the job will be done right
the property owner to develop a plan that ad- the first time! Safely, and Professionally. From
dresses safety and maintains overall aesthetics. landscaping, to large hazardous trees, zero im-
Working with Arborcare means you will have pact is one of our specialties here at Arborcare.
peace of mind knowing that a certified profes- If you don’t want any damage to your property
sional has a plan to keep your property as beau- – look no further.” They are fully insured and
tiful as it was the day you bought it. will assess your property for free. 24-hour storm
If damage does happen to occur, Arborcare clean up emergency services are also available.
can be relied upon from initial contact to final To speak with the knowledgeable team at
clean up and will provide an unmatched level Arborcare, or to schedule your Free Estimate,
of customer service. Their company’s goal call 315-608-1903, or visit their website at www.
is to leave the area with a beautiful landscape arborcarenny.com.

6 • February 2019
Is marketing the
same old way the
most effective
approach for your
business?
C
hristopher A. Lorence
Public Relations and
Marketing Services
specializes in provid-
ing small to medium size busi-
nesses and organizations with
marketing and public relations
services. The biggest question
he is asking potential clients
the last couple of years is, “Are
you really spending your lim-
ited marketing dollars in the
most effective manner? It frus-
trates me to no end to see small
businesses spending money
on the same old methods…
just because they always have,
or a representative from a me-
dia source convinces them it
is the best way to go. Instead
of stepping back and REALLY
looking at where and how is
the best way to reach the cus-
tomers they really want, they
just either don’t have the time
to really look at it, or maybe
need an outside source to help
them. Sometimes it takes a
neutral party such as myself to
give them that outside review,
which I am more than happy
to do, with a no cost consulta-
tion. I especially want people
to think out of the box and look
at more modern methods like
the internet, and Facebook
and social media…once again
all based on the demographic
they are trying to reach.”
He and his team provide mar-
keting services, without the
overhead and expense of hiring
personnel, or a large advertis-
ing agency to almost 30 local
businesses and organizations
in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Law-
rence and now Central New
York. As he tells his clients,
“Think of us as your part-time,
part-time, marketing depart-
ment, without all of the expens-
es or overhead!”
Advertising continues to be
a major part of their business.
“Many of my clients have tried
Kayla Fujinaka and Christopher Lorence presenting a class on
social media.
Flowers, plants and much more at Sunnycrest Flowers
S
unnycrest Flowers is en-
tering it’s 20th year in
business! This past year
has been particularly
exciting as Jerry and Lena have
purchased the business.
some hit-and-miss advertising
before, but really need more of
a plan. I can provide an objec-
tive review, backed by proven
strategies, so we maximize
their dollars and get the best
results. As an outside source,
we can look at advertising dol-
lars objectively and do what
is best for my clients. Not, just
what the last sales-person tells
them is the best thing to do. I
continue to tell the businesses
to think of me as a member of
their team, which can help get
things done.”
The public relations and
marketing business offers a
wide array of services to its
clients, including complete
marketing plans, advertising
campaigns, websites, direct
mail programs, press releases,
brochures, flyers, billboards,
newsletters, corporate brand-
ing, tv commercials, and social
media. “Websites are one of the
most demanded services for us
this past year. Every business
should have a website. The in-
ternet is how people find you,
or find out about your business
or services, and we offer a user
friendly, cost effective website
package. One reason for the
boost in business is we offer the
ability for the business owner
to be able to change and up-
date their site themselves. That
way they can keep their costs
down ... but we are here if they
need us.”
“The bottom line is that so
many people think they can
do their own marketing, and
I give them credit for trying
... but I can almost guarantee
them that we can maximize
their efforts and show them
some things that they might
not know. A free consultation
would be worth their time!” For
more information visit www.
chrislorence.com, or call 315-
783-2539.
Fresh flowers and plants
continue to be our main focus,
though we are excited to be car-
rying more local products as
well. These include tea, honey,
coffee, soaps and cards. We will
also be carrying a new line of
throws and pillows along with
oversized totes and other fresh
and trendy home decor items!
We are pleased to now offer
a 10 percent Military discount.
Our loyalty system is still in
place. You can also stop in the
store to join our birthday club
to get something special to cel-
ebrate your birthday month.
We also have several specials
going on every week along with
flower happy hour every Friday
from 2 to 5 p.m. (except during
major holidays) where all loose
flowers are 50 percent off! Fol-
low along with us on Facebook
and Instagram to stay up to
date with our sales and give-
aways. We also just launched
a brand new website designed
and hosted by Coughlin! Go
have a look at www.sunny-
crestflowers.com.
Weddings are a big part
of what we do, especially
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The tradition
will continue at Lee Buick
L
ee Buick GMC Trucks is
located at 13371 State
Route 12 in Boonville
[right across from the
covered bridge].
The Lee family got into
the automobile business in
1953 when Dick’s father, Gus,
bought the Pontiac dealership
from Higby Motors. He re-
mained active in the business
until 1977. Dick had seen many
changes in the business since
he joined the staff in 1954 after
his discharge from the Army.
Dick had said he never
wanted a big business but
admitted that some growth
is inevitable. Besides the vol-
ume, the space needed by the
dealership has grown. After
taking on the Buick and GMC
dealerships in 1962, the origi-
nal location, now the home of
NAPA on Main Street, became
too small. The present build-
ing was purchased in 1965 with
a new showroom, and offices
St. Lawrence Health System continues growth
2
018 was another year of
growth for St. Lawrence
Health System (SLHS);
growth in services, medi-
cal staff, hospital staff, facilities,
operating margin, and collabo-
ration; in furtherance of its mis-
sion to improve health, expand
access to care, and to improve
efficiencies through coordina-
tion and integration of services.
SLHS recruited additional
specialists to serve the area; a
neurologist, a third general sur-
geon, a second pain manage-
ment specialist, two additional
gastroenterologists, a fifth
pediatrician, a second derma-
tologist, two additional cardiol-
ogists, a fifth obstetrician/gyne-
cologist who also specializes in
fertility, three additional family
practitioners, and 10 advanced
practice providers. Over the
next year, SLHS will continue
to recruit needed specialists.
The largest employer in St. Law-
rence County, the System has
over 1,500 employees and more
than 150 full-time medical staff
members.
The opioid epidemic
prompted SLHS and CPH CEO
David Acker and GH CEO David
Bender to work together to fill
gaps in the availability of sub-
stance use disorder services.
After receiving approval from
the New York State Department
of Health and New York State
Office of Alcoholism and Sub-
stance Abuse Services, inpa-
tient detox services were moved
from CPH to GH. A large per-
centage of detox patients come
from the Watertown area, and
the relocation provides more
centralized access. In Gouver-
neur, the second floor was ren-
ovated to accommodate a new
outpatient substance use dis-
order service, expected to open
during the spring and sum-
mer months. We love getting
to meet with our couples to see
their vision and help capture
their special day! Sunnycrest
provides delivery throughout
Northern and Central New
York for weddings and special
events.
The Team at Sunnycrest
Flowers includes:
n Lena Wiley is the new
owner of the flower shop. She
worked as an employee at Sun-
nycrest Flowers for eight years
before purchasing it with her
husband Jerry.
n Angela Widrick is in her
14th year at the flower shop and
now works as a Wedding Spe-
cialist and Floral Designer.
n Jaime Tapke is in her 12th
year as a Wedding Specialist
and Floral Designer at Sunny-
crest Flowers
n Ellie Steltz is in her second
year working as the Social Me-
dia and Communications man-
ager and customer service rep
at Sunnycrest.
n Libby Bristow is the new-
est member of the Sunnycrest
Team. She joined the team in
The Lee family at Lee Buick, from left, Rick, Mike, Randy, Robert
and Rodney.
were added in 1989. Major
renovations with the General
Motors Facility Image Program
were recently completed.
Lee’s has always been
known for honesty. Dick
February 2019. The service is
part of the System’s compre-
hensive substance use disorder
service line that includes detox,
inpatient rehabilitation, in-
tensive outpatient counseling,
non-intensive outpatient coun-
seling, and behavioral health
therapy. Services are overseen
by a psychologist.
The vacated detox suite in
Potsdam created space to begin
extensive renovations for a new
and state-of-the-art critical care
unit scheduled for completion
in the spring of 2019.
CPH expanded its observa-
tion unit from 5 to 10 beds.
The pain management ser-
vice line added two additional
providers and four additional
exam rooms in Potsdam.
Construction began on the
main campus in Potsdam for a
two-story outpatient procedure
building. Upon completion,
the facility will house most oph-
thalmology, gastroenterology,
pain management procedures,
infusions, some outpatient car-
diology testing, and associated
provider offices. The project is
on schedule for a late 2019 com-
pletion.
CPH’s Emergency Depart-
ment achieved Level III Adult
Trauma Center designation.
Higher-acuity cases increased
the need for emergency trans-
ports. To improve the avail-
ability of staff to accompany
patients during ground trans-
ports, CPH partnered with the
Potsdam Volunteer Rescue
Squad, and employed EMTs in
its emergency department. A
new FastTrack suite at CPH ex-
pedites care for those present-
ing to the ER with low-acuity
symptoms.
SLHS’s Clinical Research
Department expanded its
Employees at Sunnycrest Flowers in Lowville, include, from left, Lena Wiley, Angela Widrick, Libby
Bristow, Jaime Tapke Moser, Ellie Steltz and Wendy Lehman seated.
August of 2018 as a Floral De-
signer and Plant Care Specialist
n Wendy Lehman is in her
3rd year as the Transportation
always believed “you must
take care of your customers or
they won’t take care of you.”
He would say, “I tell my whole
staff to go out of their way for
the customer.”
offerings of clinical trials in
rheumatology, cardiology, and
pulmonology. Forty-five pa-
tients became enrolled in trials
ranging from lupus, ankylos-
ing spondylitis, rheumatoid
arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis,
to heart failure, paroxysmal su-
praventricular tachycardia, and
chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.
The EJ Noble Guild of Can-
ton and the Potsdam Hospital
Guild joined to form the Can-
ton-Potsdam Hospital Guild.
Collectively the Guild, Canton-
Potsdam Hospital Founda-
tion, and Gouverneur Hospital
raised a total of $714,426.
SLHS was rebranded to re-
flect the unity of purpose and
collaborative relationships
among its organizations. The
launch of a unified website with
on-line appointment-making
capability is expected in the
spring.
SLHS partnered with Plan-
etree, a non-profit organiza-
tion committed to improving
medical care from the patient’s
perspective. Staff are under-
going training to gain insight
into looking at everything that
touches a patient from their
perspective, and using that in-
sight to influence how care is
delivered. CPH and GH plan to
achieve Planetree Gold Stan-
dard Status.
In October 2018, SLHS signed
a Letter of Intent to affiliate with
Rochester Regional Health.
Both parties are pleased with
progress toward an affiliation
and are allowing additional
time to complete a thorough
due-diligence process.
“We have multiple expan-
sion, renovation, and construc-
tion projects on the horizon
that will afford our patients
Engineer for Sunnycrest.
The team at Sunnycrest
Flowers would like to wish Hei-
di and Eric all the best in their
It is estimated sales are at
least 50 percent to repeat cus-
tomers.
What does the future hold
for Lee Buick? It’s simple —
continue what Gus Lee and
Dick Lee started. A family-
oriented business with con-
tinued growth. A tradition of
excellence with the Lee boys
at the helm. Rick, Randy and
Mike are the sales staff at Lee
Buick GMC Truck. Robert and
Rodney run the service depart-
ment.
Lee Buick-GMC Truck can
be reached by calling 315-942-
2911. They sell new and used
cars and they service what
they sell. Their sales hours are
Monday through Wednesday,
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays
and Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Service is available Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. or you can visit us on the
web at www.leepbg.com.
state-of-the-art care, and more
modern and spacious inpatient
facilities. A more systemized
approach to the delivery of care
will enhance patient experi-
ence,” noted Acker.
As part of improving support
services, a number of functions
were transferred to the system
to serve all related entities. The
Human Resources and Finance
departments at CPH and GH
have been combined, and the
Finance staff are now located in
Canton.
The ability to generate a posi-
tive bottom line allows health-
care organizations to maintain
and expand facilities, hire phy-
sicians and other clinical and
non-clinical staff, purchase
medical and non-medical
equipment, pay vendors on a
timely basis, fund money-los-
ing patient services such as the
emergency department and
obstetrics, create new services,
and provide charity care. Fa-
cility upgrades over the past 5
years, including an entirely new
emergency department and
added services and physicians,
resulted in consistent monthly
operating surpluses in Gouver-
neur. SLHS achieved a positive
operating margin for the 11th
consecutive year.
St. Lawrence Health Sys-
tem (SLHS) was established in
December, 2013 as the active
parent company for Canton-
Potsdam Hospital (CPH) and
Gouverneur Hospital (GH). In
addition to comprehensive
multi-specialty outpatient ser-
vices in Canton, Gouverneur,
and Potsdam, the System op-
erates outpatient clinics in An-
twerp, Brasher Falls, Canton,
Colton, DeKalb Junction, Ed-
wards, Gouverneur, Massena,
Norfolk, and Potsdam.
new endeavors and thank them
for the time and love they put
into building a great business.

Are You A Veteran or Regional loan funds help
Military Spouse Thinking power development
of Starting a New Business?
N
orthern New York is
filled with small busi-
nesses and there are
always more people
out there interested in devel-
oping a new business idea. It
is very special to our area that
many potential entrepreneurs
are service members, veterans
and military spouses. The New
York Small Business Develop-
ment Center (SBDC) at Jeffer-
son Community College has
been serving the North Coun-
try including Fort Drum for
over 30 years. Veterans (includ-
ing those transitioning out of
the service) and their spouses
are a regular part of our cli-
ent base; last year, 35% of our
clients were veterans/service
members.
Military spouses also may
be bringing an existing home-
based business to the area or
want to start a new venture
here in the North Country and
need to know how to operate a
business in the North Country.
It can be very overwhelming
to start a new career/business
path in a new location, and
sometimes people don’t know
where to turn to get the right
answers. With confidential
business counseling, veterans/
military spouses gain valuable
information that will help in-
crease economic development
not only in Jefferson but Lewis
and Oswego counties as well.
While many people think
of the SBDC in terms of start-
ups and small businesses, we
also work with existing and
medium sized businesses.
The SBDC delivers high qual-
ity business counseling and
training not only to the military
community but their civilian
counterparts as well who wish
to start a new venture. >From
permit assistance to market-
ing planning, or preparing
financial projections for a com-
mercial loan, the experienced
and friendly advisors at the
SBDC provide our varied cli-
ents with services that are com-
plete, timely and confidential,
and at no cost.
These are the kinds of ques-
tions we might address:
Do I have to register a name
other than my own name, e.g.:
“Robin’s Creations”? How do
I do that?
Do I have to charge NYS sales
tax on my product or service?
For example, photographers
may have to,
but when? When selling on-
line, do I charge sales tax?
Does my business require
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a license or permit? E.g., can
I sell baked goods made in my
home kitchen?
Do I need special insurance
to operate my business?
Do I have to report business
income on my annual income
tax? How do I do that?
What is the best way to mar-
ket myself? Do I need a web-
site? How do I show up at on a
Google search?
To contact the SBDC, or to
make an appointment for free
business counseling, call 315-
782-9262, email sbdc@sunyjef-
ferson.edu, or visit our Face-
book page at www.facebook.
com/watertownsbdc.
SWBG
Wholesale Inc.
I
nfrastructure is the
basis of something, a
foundation, support,
framework or build-
ing blocks. In order for an
organization, a business
or a community to grow
and advance, the right
infrastructure must be in
place. It’s one piece of the
pie, but a critical piece.
The Development Author-
ity of the North Country
works with municipalities
and other partners look-
ing for assistance with in-
frastructure, be it water
and sewer, housing, fiber
optics, waste manage-
ment, or business devel-
opment financing.
In 2018 the
Development Author-
ity worked with a number
of communities to help
them advance their goals.
Staff worked with Mas-
sena and Wilna to imple-
ment grants to improve
their housing stock: 13 in-
come-qualified individu-
als were able to purchase
homes for the first time in
Massena; 13 housing re-
habilitation projects were
completed in Massena;
12 housing rehabilitation
projects were completed
in the Town of Wilna.
Working as an advo-
cate for the communi-
ties, the Authority helped
guide Carthage, Ogdens-
burg and Clayton through
February 2019 • 7
complicated, large sewer
projects.
The Development Au-
thority also continued its
work to help communities
advance economic devel-
opment projects as well.
In Star Lake the Authority
works with Jones & Laugh-
lin site owner St. Law-
rence County to continue
to clean up that property.
Among the buildings that
were demolished last year
were those along NYS
Route 3 which had cre-
ated a high-visibility eye-
sore for years. Demolition
at the site will resume in
April.
See LOAN ON THE NEXT PAGE

8 • February 2019
Lowville Farmers Co-op has been farmer-owned
and gratefully serving their customers since 1920
T
he Lowville Farm-
ers Co-Op has been
a farmer-owned
business since
1920. We have been pro-
viding the basic needs of
our local farmers for 99
years now. We have strived
to meet the demands of
an everchanging farming
industry. This has meant
changing with the times.
One thing that hasn’t
changed is our goal – to do
the best we can do to meet
the expectations of all our
customers. This has been
accomplished by having
three different depart-
ments – The Feed & Crop
Center, The Building Sup-
plies, and The Hardware,
Clothing & Footwear De-
partment. Each has their
own way of serving you,
our valued customers.
Just a word for troubled
times by Joseph Kenne-
dy: “When the going gets
tough, the tough get go-
ing!”
Appointed in 2018; Gen-
eral Manager, Leo Tabolt
and Controller, Jennifer
Garcia.
Feed and Crop Center
We are pleased to an-
nounce Doug Zehr has
taken over the role of Feed
and Crop Center Manager.
Our line of LFC bagged
feed products has grown!
Did you know that our
LFC feeds are made from
Michael Young and Lydia Young of the Young Law Office in Lowville.
Young Law Office provides
its clients many legal services
T
he Young Law Of-
fice is just one of the
family owned and
operated businesses
in Lewis County. The firm
is led by Michael Young, a
practicing attorney for more
than 35 years. His partner
and daughter-in-law, Lydia
Young began her legal career
in 2011. The Young Law Of-
fice prides itself on the dedi-
cation and professionalism it
offers individuals in need of
legal advice and counsel.
The Young Law Office
is located at 7659 State St.,
Lowville, directly across
from the Lewis County
Courthouse. Each year this
law.young.lowville@gmail.com
grains from our local farms
and produced in our very
own facility? We work dili-
gently to help keep items
stocked and at the lowest
prices possible and still
ensure you with the abso-
lute best products. Along
with many feed choices,
we have an array of miner-
als, corn products, milk re-
placers and other products
for your livestock and farm
needs. If our office hours
are not convenient for you,
we also provide a delivery
service for orders of 5 bags
or more!
In the last year, we have
changed our delivery
schedule with Blue Seal.
We are more readily able to
do special orders. Not sure
what you need? We can
speak to a specialist and
help you discover what
might work best for you
and your animals.
Did you know that we
also sell metal and do gas
tank exchanges through
Haun’s Welding Supply?
Take time to stop by here
first to see if we have what
you need for your next
project.
Spring is around the
corner. We have already
started to receive in fertil-
izer. Seeds are being or-
dered. Don’t know what
you need? Call Doug or
Leo and let them help you.
Whether in the office or at
legal team distinguishes it-
self by providing legal guid-
ance and solutions to its
clients in all aspects of the
law — criminal, matrimo-
nial, family, real estate, es-
tate practice and planning,
guardianship, business for-
mation and general civil law.
The firm advocates for its
clients in Supreme, County,
Surrogate, Family and jus-
tice courts, whether it’s a
felony or misdemeanor trial.
The office has three staff
members with deep roots in
the community. They work
tirelessly to support each at-
torney and their clients.
The Young Law Office
YOUNG LAW
OFFICE, PLLC
7659 N. State Street
Lowville, New York 13367
Telephone (315) 376-7543
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your farm, they are will-
ing and able to help create
the perfect plan for all your
crops needs.
Stop in and let us know
what you think, because
great customer service will
always be our number one
goal!
Building Supply Center
Beginning in 1965 with
just basic lumber and con-
struction materials the
Building Supplies Depart-
ment was created in what
was originally the New
York Central Train Depot
and has since branched out
with products to include
all of your building needs,
whether it be for you, the
contractor, the home own-
er or the weekend warrior.
With Nate Anderson at the
helm as our new Build-
ing Supplies Manager, we
strive to earn a long-term
business relationship as
well as your trust by pro-
viding quality products,
customer care along with
competitive prices.
We keep in stock pre-
mium grade spruce, pine
and treated lumber. Along
with sheathing that also
includes specialty ply-
wood veneers such as pine,
birch, oak and more. Hard-
woods are available in-
cluding but not limited to
curly maple, figured cherry
and oak.
Steel entry doors and
values the trust people place
with them. “This firm is com-
mitted to serve the needs of
our clients with all our ex-
perience and knowledge to
ensure a solution to their le-
gal needs,” said Michael F.
Young, managing partner.
“We have to be at our best,
people are depending on us,”
said Lydia Young, partner.
Office hours are Monday
through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Weekend hours are
available by appointment.
Contact us at 315-376-7543
or email law.young.lowville@
gmail.com or at our website
www.LowvilleLawyers.com.
Larson Storm doors are in
stock and ready to be in-
stalled giving your home
added curb appeal. Interi-
or doors for every room in
your house are also avail-
able on hand ready for in-
stallation. Concerned that
we don’t have what you’re
looking for in stock? We
have a large selection of
catalogs filled with ideas
to fit the needs of everyone
for both interior and exte-
rior doors.
Windows and insulation
are key to maintaining a
comfortable home envi-
ronment with our chang-
ing seasons in the North
Country. We stock Owens
Corning as well as Rock-
wool insulations. We will
be happy to help you de-
cide what will work best for
you and your home. While
we have a limited number
of in-stock windows we
are able to order in specific
sizes and designs to meet
your needs.
ICF’s (Insulated Con-
crete Forms) are becom-
ing a staple in the con-
struction field. We stock
Nudura Forms in both 6”
and 8” and can answer all
questions you may have
concerning what is best for
your needs.
We extend our thanks to
everyone that has support-
ed and allowed us to as-
sist you with your building
Loan
From the previous page
In partnership with
the Village of Lyons Falls,
abatement work continued
at Lyons Falls Pulp and Pa-
per and demolition began
on the largest building on
that site. Hazardous, abat-
ed material was removed
and demolition of the for-
mer steam plant is expect-
ed to be completed in the
spring.
In Massena, significant
progress has been made
on the transformation of
the former Slavin’s build-
ing, a project the Authority
worked with the Village of
Massena to help finance.
And on the St. Lawrence
River, the Authority assist-
ed the Thousand Islands
Bridge Authority by install-
ing fiber optic cable to the
bridge to help improve
connectivity for security
purposes.
A vital component of
any community’s infra-
structure is water and
sewer – maintaining the
systems to meet regulatory
requirements and to pro-
vide fresh drinking water
and wastewater disposal
for residents. Because of
training and licensing re-
quirements now, it can
be cost-prohibitive for
smaller communities to
continue to hire their own
licensed operators to run
their plants once employ-
ees retire.
At a community’s re-
quest, the Development
Authority can provide a li-
censed operator with the
necessary expertise, who
is shared among several
communities, thus spread-
ing the cost across several
municipalities while pro-
viding the needed service
for each. The Development
Authority currently serves
21 communities in Jeffer-
son, St. Lawrence and Lew-
is counties in this capacity.
Authority employees hold
26 water and wastewater
operation certifications
of varying levels and they
needs in the past years
and hope to see you even
more in the future. We are
a small local company with
the ability to provide you
with a wide range of re-
sources provided by large
companies. The best com-
pliment we can receive is a
recommendation to your
friends. So, stop in and let
us assist you in making
your dreams and ideas be-
come a reality!
Hardware Center and
Clothing Department
The Hardware Center is
known for having a large
selection from paint to
plumbing supplies, from
heaters to air condition-
ers and everything in be-
tween. Robin Der is the
Head Team Leader for the
Hardware and Clothing
Department. We specialize
in cutting glass, mirrors,
plexiglass and threading
pipe. We have a large selec-
tion of bird seeds, pet food,
and supplies. We also have
all new Milwaukee Tools
and Heated Jackets. Did
you know that we are a UPS
drop-off and shipping site?
If we don’t have it, let us
know and our friendly staff
would be happy to check
and see if we can order it
for you.
Our upstairs clothing
Department provides ser-
vice like no other. Candy
Hawk is our new Clothing
constantly train to keep
their credentials up-to-
date.
The management of sol-
id waste (the regional land-
fill) for the tri-county area
is a key role the Develop-
ment Authority fulfills. Af-
ter many years of planning,
with the 2018 receipt of a
new permit from the New
York State Department of
Environmental Conserva-
tion (DEC) to expand the
landfill, preliminary work
got underway last year.
Earth work to prepare the
site for the construction of
new waste disposal cells
took place in the summer
and fall. New cells will not
open until late 2020.
Just as important as
waste “disposal” is waste
“diversion,” practices de-
signed to reuse or recycle
waste material, thus de-
creasing the amount of
waste buried in the landfill.
In 2018, the Development
Authority, its county part-
ners and the DEC offered
five free household hazard-
ous waste disposal days. A
total of 1,140 households
participated and brought
in 50,104 pounds of waste
such as solvents, pesticides
and pool chemicals for
proper disposal.
The Development Au-
thority also launched some
new waste diversion activi-
ties.
In partnership with the
North Country Library
System, the Development
Authority developed a
hardcover book recycling
initiative. The Author-
ity purchased a machine
that de-binds hardcover
books, allowing the pages
to be recycled as paper.
Between May and Decem-
ber last year, 35,311 books
were de-binded, diverting
106 tons of paper from the
landfill.
Mattresses are one of
the most space-consum-
ing items disposed of in
the landfill. Working with
a recycling company in
Tonawanda, the Author-
ity launched a pilot mat-
tress recycling program
with Lewis County and the
& Footwear leader, with
Mel Halko as her assistant
leader. We carry one of the
largest selections of work
boots in the area. In stock
Carolina, Georgia, Red
Wing, Muck, Dry-Shod’s,
Lacrosse, Quatro and so
much more! Come check
out our newest boot for the
year, “Chinook.” Chinook
offers you safety and com-
fort all in one boot!
See our new line of cloth-
ing “Choko” – Snowmobile
& ATV Coats, Bibs, Gloves
and Helmets for the en-
tire adventurous outdoor
family. We carry Minus 33,
which has safety benefits,
including but not limited
to, Fire Resistant Ratings
for all our outdoor work-
ers. Along with Carhartt,
Dickies, Hi-Vis and many
other brands.
Come in and check out
the selection that we carry.
If we don’t have what you
need, let our friendly staff
know and we will try our
best to order it in.
If you put all these to-
gether with the best staff
anyone could ask for, you
have a great place to shop
right here in Lowville. Stop
in and visit; you won’t be
disappointed! You’re all
invited to come down and
visit each of our locations
and check us out. See you
all there!
Village of Massena. A total
of 1,740 mattresses were
collected, diverted from
the landfill and recycled.
Plans are underway to ex-
pand the mattress recy-
cling program in 2019.
Upon its creation,
among the Development
Authority’s initial proj-
ects were the construc-
tion of the Fort Drum wa-
ter and sewer lines. These
are lines that the Author-
ity owns that run between
Fort Drum and the City
of Watertown, providing
fresh water to the post, and
removing wastewater for
treatment in city facilities.
Since that time, the Au-
thority’s relationship with
Fort Drum has expanded
and evolved, depending
upon needs.
The Authority now as-
sists Fort Drum with com-
munity planning activi-
ties, acting as a liaison
between the post and its
surrounding communi-
ties to provide support and
information on land use
planning activities, both to
protect the mission of Fort
Drum, and the communi-
ties. Last year the Author-
ity launched a Fort Drum
compatibility website as a
tool for land use planning
activities, and created a
Fort Drum Compatibil-
ity Committee, a technical
resource group for mu-
nicipalities and land use
planners. In addition, the
Authority assists the post
with waste diversion ac-
tivities.
The Development Au-
thority serves the North
Country as a partner, shar-
ing its resources and tech-
nical expertise on a con-
tractual basis to assist and
benefit communities when
asked. For more informa-
tion on the Authority, see
www.danc.org or www.
northcountryrecycles.org.
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Lewis County Fair to be held July 16-20

T
he Lewis County Agricultural Society is
proud to announce that the 199th edi-
tion of the Lewis County Fair will be
held Tuesday, July 16, to Saturday, July
20, at the Fairgrounds.
The Fair kicks off on Tuesday with a fun
packed day. Opening ceremonies are sched-
uled to take place at the main gate entrance at
10 a.m. where fairgoers will be treated to the
Lowville Village Band. Their music is sure to
put you in a Fair mood for an enjoyable week.
The annual Cheese Auction takes place directly
after the ceremony. Stop to see who takes home
“Big Cheese” honors for 2019.
The NYS Sire Stakes with some of New York
States finest horses will race in front of the
grandstand at 12:30 p.m.
The evening brings the annual Fireman’s
Parade. A gigantic fireworks display will take
place at approximately 10 a.m.. As always,
Tuesday’s events are all free to the public at the
Lewis County Fair.
We are pleased to announce that Coleman
Brothers Shows will return with their clean,
safe midway. Come enjoy the thrills and chills
of the midway, geared for fairgoers of all ages
all five days and nights. Their many wristband
specials are their way of helping everyone
enjoy themselves at the fair. Coleman Broth-
ers Shows and the Coleman family enjoy a long
time relationship with the Fair and they are
considered fair family.
Wednesday will be the first of two chil-
dren’s days featuring a bicycle drawing, wrist-
band special and special events for children.
Wednesday evening will feature the return of
the four wheel drive local truck competition
in front of the grandstand. Come watch your
favorite gals and guys bury the pedal on their
pickups.
Thursday begins with Senior Citizens Day
and will feature the popular talent show and
the New York State Tractor and Truck Pull.
Both Wednesday and Thursday evening shows
are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday also
brings the ever popular Midnight Madness to
the midway beginning at 9 p.m.
Friday brings the second Children’s Day with
activities featuring another bicycle drawing,
a wristband special and many special events
geared for children. Although not booked at
this time the Friday evening concert prom-
ises to bring the finest in entertainment to
the stage. Previous shows such as Jake Owen,
Eric Church, Charlie Daniels and Travis Tritt
have rocked the grandstand and surely 2019
will do the same. Who might that be??? An an-
nouncement will be made as soon as a contract
is signed with the artist. We do know that the
John Stevens Polka Band will return to Enter-
tainment Island after the show.
Entertainment Island was expanded in 2018
to include daily and evening shows with local
bands and entertainers. This was well received
by fairgoers and will return in 2019.
Saturday will bring the annual demolition
derby with afternoon and evening sessions.
This year’s event brings larger prize awards
which will surely make for larger crashes!!
The High Flying Pages will bring their excit-
ing high wire act to the fair. This family act will
thrill the fairgoers with trapeze and catapults
which will leave you gasping. Multiple shows
will be held daily.
FREE GATE
The Lewis County Agricultural Society’s
board of directors takes great pride in the
fair and being able to provide everyone with
free admission to the grounds. There will be
a charge for grandstand acts Wednesday thru
Saturday and for on grounds parking.
FAIR SPONSORSHIP
The success of the free gate is made possible
through sponsorships and fairgoers attend-
ing the grandstand events. We wish to express
our sincere thanks to our faithful sponsors for
their continued participation. If you would
like your business or family to be a sponsor,
please Gary Rosiczkowski at 315-348-6621.
FAIR BOARD
The Lewis County Agricultural Society con-
sists of four elected officers: Douglas Hanno,
president; Kevin Kent, vice president; James
Randall, treasurer and Sue Berrus, secretary.
The balance of the board consists of 20 direc-
tors, 18 associate directors and 8 directors
emeritus.
All members of the Agricultural Society are
volunteers. Part of the success of the fair is dis-
played by the directors as they generate their
genuine enthusiasm, dedication, hard work,
faithfulness and love of what they do for the
fair. They wear their director shirts proudly
each day, making themselves available to as-
sist fairgoers in any way that may be needed.
For more information about the Lewis
County Fair, visit their website at www.lewis-
countyfair.org and follow them on their Face-
book page.
See you at the fair July 16 to 20.

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to infants after birth.

Laboring mothers will be able to enter the
Center for Women and Children through a
dedicated entrance which will take them im-
mediately to where they need to be. Patients
will enjoy bright, spacious, mother-baby
rooms. The center’s Labor and Delivery Unit,
which opened in September 2017, has two
C-section operating rooms which accom-
modates both scheduled and emergency
births. With an anesthesiologist on staff 24
hours a day, seven days a week, mothers will
rest easy no matter the time of day they de-
liver. The new center’s spacious rooms are
large enough to accommodate family mem-
bers and partners who choose to stay over-
night. This large project is being constructed
over several phases and is scheduled to be
complete in 2020. Our Pediatric Unit is in the
last phase of the project and will offer a play-
room and a serenity room for patients and
families.
How we care for women has forever
changed.
At Samaritan, how we care for women
has forever changed. In addition to our new
Center for Women and Children, we have
expanded our women’s wellness services,
and have started construction on our new
Women’s Wellness and Breast Care—all to
offer the women of our community a differ-
ent level of care. The kind that relieves con-
cerns and integrates compassion and preci-
sion perfectly. It’s more than breast imaging
or gynecologic services. It’s both, and a lot
more. Our team of obstetricians, gynecolo-
gists, surgeons, radiologists, imaging spe-
cialists, nurses and staff is ready to assist you
with all your women’s care needs, utilizing
the most advanced imaging services and the
most leading-edge treatments. Whether you
need ultrasound imaging, genetic testing or
laboratory services, you will find everything
you need with us. But you will also find ex-
ceptional convenience, getting your 3-D
mammogram and PAP test in the same visit local organizations and individuals. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is com- progress means all of those things. Nothing
with fast, accurate, same-day mammography An integral part of Samaritan Health, CMN prised of 170 hospitals across North America. is more important to us than our patients’
results. It’s complete women’s care, but it’s helps to improve medical care by purchasing Because of the support we receive from our
also complete peace of mind. And soon, our the most advanced, life-saving equipment for community, our hospital is a place that fami- health. And helping people make progress
women’s wellness services will have a com- our child centered areas. CMN has also made lies can rely on in their time of need; a place in getting—and staying—healthy is the most
pletely new home. a $1 million investment to Samaritan’s new where miracles happen. beautiful kind of progress of all.
It was a big year for our children’s servic- Center for Women and Children. In addition, Progress is a beautiful
es as well, with more than $400,000 raised CMN helps families in the tri-county area thing. It means you’re get-
through Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) with a child facing a medical crisis through ting closer to something. Or
fundraising efforts.
The hallmark of CMN is that every dol-
lar raised stays local. Funds raised for CMN
our Direct Family Assistance Program—a
program unique to Samaritan.
Samaritan is proud to have served as the
getting better at something.
Or making people happier,
healthier and maybe even
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Northern New York Community

Foundation invests in the North Country
In October, the Northern
New York Community Foun-
dation will celebrate its 90th
anniversary since it was in-
corporated, becoming one of
the first in the nation just 15
years after the birth of com-
munity philanthropy.
As the Foundation looks
ahead to its next major mile-
philanthropic spirit of com-
munity-minded people to
help fund important works
and causes in Jefferson, Lew-
is, and St. Lawrence counties.
Community foundations
work to support quality-of-
life programs, projects and
services that strengthen
communities. Anyone may
a gift to the Friends of the
Foundation Community Bet-
terment Annual Fund, which
is designated to support
various community projects
— like the next-generation
Youth Philanthropy and
LEAD councils — in a flexible
and responsive manner. The
Foundation also makes many
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Lowville, NY
those who have made a dif-
ference in our community.
The Foundation is fortu-
nate to partner with innova-
tive, community-minded
nonprofits. Foundation part-
nerships help to support and
strengthen organizations
while working to preserve Fun For All Ages
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stone of 90 years in opera-
tion, much has changed in
our communities and the
world around us, but one
constant remains: the spirit
of community philanthropy
that so moved community
leaders to organize a chari-
table foundation is stronger
than ever before in Northern
New York.
Since 1929, the Founda-
tion’s mission has been to
support and leverage the
decide to establish a chari-
table fund at the Commu-
nity Foundation to support
a cause, community, or or-
ganization about which they
are passionate, both now
and in the future. These can
be scholarships to specific
schools to support educa-
tion, a fund to support a
nonprofit agency, or a cus-
tomized fund to fulfill any
person’s charitable interests.
Another option is to make
one-time grants to projects
that bring vital services and
value to the community.
Establishing a fund at the
Community Foundation
isn’t a one-time event. It is
managed locally with an eye
toward steady and stable
growth. This means that the
fund can provide for its in-
tended purpose in perpetu-
ity. Charitable funds can be
created to honor a loved one,
family members, or even
hance its present, and secure
its future.
The Community Founda-
tion is located in the North- The Tradition Continues...
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10 • February 2019
Ives Hill Retirement Community now part of Heritage Ministries
D
avid Smeltzer, Presi-
dent and CEO of Heri-
tage Ministries, and
Judith Shean, Chair of
Ives Hill Retirement Commu-
nity, Inc, announced today that
Ives Hill Retirement Commu-
nity and The Lodge at Ives Hill
of Watertown, NY have become
affiliates of Heritage Ministries.
Ives Hill Retirement Com-
munity is a not-for-profit cor-
poration governed by an inde-
pendent Board of Directors.
It’s Time For a New
Chapter of Your Life
Construction of the campus
began in June 1997. The first
phase of construction for Ives
Hill included a 44-unit apart-
ment building and eight patio
homes. The patio homes con-
sist of five duplex homes and
three cottages. In 2003, con-
struction was completed on an
additional seven duplex homes
and five cottages. In September
2011, five new duplex homes
were added. In February 2012,
construction of The Lodge was
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Progress 2019
completed. The Lodge is li-
censed by the Department of
Health as an Enriched Housing
Facility and offers additional
support for those who can no
longer live independently, but
are not in need of a nursing
home.
Heritage Ministries was
founded as the Orphanage and
Homes of the Free Methodist
Church in 1886 and has grown
from its original campus in Ger-
ry, NY to six locations in New
York with additional affiliations
in the states of Washington, Il-
linois, and Pennsylvania.
We currently have One Bed-
room apartments available in
our Congregate Builiding and
1 room available at The Lodge.
We also have 3 of our Duplex 2
Bedroom/2 Bath homes avail-
able. Please call us at 315-779-
9590 to set up a tour of our cam-
pus.
President and CEO, David
Smeltzer, stated, “We are ex-
cited about the opportunity to
continue to focus on provid-
ing person-centered care with
a commitment to excellence at
Ives Hill and The Lodge. We are
grateful to the Ives Hill Board of
Directors for trusting Heritage
O.D. Greene Lumber serving
NNY for over 150 years
O
.D. Greene Lumber
Co. has been around
for over 150 years. It
all started, in 1868,
when Orange Degrasse Greene
established the Adams Center
Sash and Blind Factory. In 1904,
O.D. Greene Jr bought a mill on
the north bank of Sandy Creek
in Adams, NY. The machinery
from the Adams Center Sash
and Blind Factory was brought
over to the Adams location,
in 1911, and O.D. Greene Co.
was established. In 1976, Rick
Stevens and Davis Vorce pur-
chased the business from O.D.
Jr.’s son-in-law, Franklin Waite.
A third partner, Jim Bettinger,
joined the company that same
year.
Ace Hardware and O.D.
Greene Lumber joined forces in
1981 and expanded the location
to double the size, from 1,200
square foot to 2,400 square foot.
In 1985, Jim and Dave both re-
tired. A second location was
built on Route 3 in Sackets Har-
bor, opening April 1st, 1988. On
O.D.GREENE
LUMBER & HARDWARE
10799 US RT. 11, Adams, NY
Phone: 315-232-4800
Fax: 315-232-4580
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Hours M-F 7-6, Sat. 8-5; Sun. 8-3
Serving The Community For Over 150 Years!
“At O.D. Greene, We Make Choosing The Right Products Easy.”
to provide additional leader- based operation and to work
ship and expertise. Heritage with us to ensure a strong plan
is committed to providing the for the future.
very best care to seniors, chil- The affiliation of Ives Hill is
dren, their families, and the one in a list of many acquisi-
community. We are also com- tions, expansions, and affilia-
mitted to the great group of tions since 1995 that have oc-
employees who work at Ives Hill curred in the Heritage system.
and The Lodge and we welcome The expansion and growth at
them into the Heritage family. ” Heritage brings financial sta-
Ives Hill Retirement Com- bility through shared overhead
munity and the Lodge at Ives and revenue diversity. It has al-
Hill, along with the staff and res- so increased the number of staff
idents, are excited for the affili- employed by Heritage locally in
ation with Heritage Ministries. Chautauqua County, and most
The depth of leadership and importantly this growth sup-
experience that Heritage Minis- ports the mission of Heritage
tries brings to the organization to serve others through Christ-
will allow Ives Hill Retirement centered ministries which pro-
Community and The Lodge at mote Hope, Dignity, and Pur-
Ives Hill to strengthen our client poseful Living.
September 28th, 1991 there was for 24 years.
a devastating fire at the Adams O.D. Greene continues to
location. Fifteen Fire Depart- thrive today, with both loca-
ments and over 350 fire fight- tions, because of our hard-
ers helped fight the fire. O.D. working employees and our
Greene reopened at the new loyal customers. O.D. Greene
location on Route 11, a short 6 strives to do as much for the
months later, on April 1st, 1992. community as we can, with our
In 2007, Rick Stevens passed Annual Customer Appreciation
away and his wife Sally took Days, Annual Grill-n-Fill event,
over as President/Owner of the Fundraisers for Children’s Mir-
company. In 2016, Jeff Pratt acle Network, bucket sales, Pa-
took on the role of active Vice rades, and much more. We look
President of the company, af- forward to what 2019 brings, as
ter being the General Manager we are working on plans for ex-
and part owner for many years. pansion at our Adams location,
In addition, Lee Gordiner took and continue our commitment
over as General Manager, in to be highly involved in the
2016, after working beside Jeff community.
14481 NYS Rt. 3, Sackets Harbor, NY
Phone: 315-232-4800
Fax: 315-232-4580
O.D. Greene Lumber & Hardware,
as a company, will be guided
by the ethics and belief of the
owner, management and every
employee, displaying honest and
integrity in all our endeavors.
Our Goal is to create customer
service that is not just the best,
but legendary.

Residential and Lewis County General Hospital is
commercial repair committed to providing residents
for all forms with local access to quality care
of upholstery:
auto, furniture,
boat and RV
C
reative Colors Inter-
national, offers afford-
able solutions for tears,
holes, scuffs, scratches
and other types of damage
found on leather, vinyl, plastic
or fabric through on-site repair,
restoration, cleaning, dyeing
and protection. For residents in
Northern New York, this means
Creative Colors can repair auto
interiors, furniture, RV flooring
and boat vinyl, among other
things. Additionally, for busi-
ness owners, they can repair
any upholstery found in criti-
cal locations around the com-
pany, such as waiting rooms,
examination rooms, restau-
rant booths, hotel rooms and
theater seating, among others.
Locally, the nation’s leading
on-site repair and restoration
franchise, is owned and oper-
ated by Lowville residents Tim
and Janice Bush. They provide
their on-site services in Jeffer-
son, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga,
and Oswego Counties…from
Alexandria Bay to Syracuse, to
Utica and Rome.
According to Mr. Bush, Cre-
ative Colors International’s
revolutionary products and
Before and after of a seat repair in a truck ... amazing.
Adopting JOSH’S RIVERSIDE
a healthy
lifestyle
W
ould you like
to establish a
healthy lifestyle?
Do you need
help incorporating healthy
nutrition into your daily
life? Would you like to start
or get help maintaining a fit-
ness regimen? Are you look-
ing for ways to reduce stress
and anxiety? Have any idea
how safe the products that
you use in your home and
on your person are? Look no
further, help is available.
In 2017, Heidi VanZandt
launched a part time health
and wellness business,
Health and Vitality Zone,
primarily to share the uses
and benefits of essential oils
and living a healthy lifestyle.
After spending much of her
life focusing on health and
fitness and waging a suc-
cessful battle against breast
cancer, it seemed like a nat-
ural progression. With the
sale of her retail flower shop
in November of 2018 and re-
ceiving a certificate in Plant-
Based Nutrition, she has
decided to devote all her at-
tention to inspiring and ed-
ucating people on the ben-
efits of adopting a healthy
lifestyle.
restoration techniques will help
local customers save up to 90
percent on replacement fees
by repairing worn and/or dam-
aged materials. “Everybody can
use us. People have damaged
furniture right now and don’t re-
alize that instead of buying new
pieces, we can fix that and make
it look like new, at a fraction of
the cost. The statistics suggest
that repairing and restoring, as
opposed to upholstering and re-
placing, can save local business
owners and residents hundreds
of dollars on any damaged item.
For example, the costs associat-
ed with upholstering any type of
seat can be very steep, ranging
anywhere from $120 to $450 per
cushion, compared to the frac-
tion that we would charge.”
What many consider their
most attractive feature of Cre-
ative Colors is their mobile
service. Their on-site repairs
allow us to repair at your loca-
tion which saves you time and
money.
For more information on
their Creative Colors Interna-
tional services, please call 315-
778-8418 or visit www.wecan-
fixthat.com/watertown.
Health and Vitality Zone
has now added Destination
Wellness, which provides
wellness coaching. The pro-
gram introduces clients to
the principles and concepts
of overall wellness, and
guides and supports them
on their path to a healthy
lifestyle. Clients embark on
their journey by complet-
ing a written wellness as-
sessment. Then, together
with Heidi, they establish
a comprehensive plan set-
ting goals to improve their
physical, emotional and en-
vironmental health by con-
centrating on nutrition and
fitness, emotions and stress,
and the use of toxin free
cleaning and personal care
items. Coaching sessions are
then scheduled to monitor
progress and provide client
support.
Clients work with Heidi
in person or virtually. For
more information or to start
your journey visit www.
healthandvitalityzone.com
or contact Heidi at 315-775-
8292. Classes are held locally
on various wellness topics.
Visit the Health and Vital-
ity Zone Facebook page for
dates and times.
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Progress 2019
L
ewis County General Hospi-
tal and Health System (Resi-
dential Health Care Facil-
ity, Community and School
Based Health Centers, Adult Day
Health Care, Hospice and Home
Health Care) strive to provide lo-
cal access to care and are focused
on helping residents achieve their
highest level of health and wellness
of the communities we serve.
A key factor to ensuring access
to care is attracting and recruiting
physicians to live and work in Lewis
County. This is especially challeng-
ing in rural areas like Lewis County.
LCGH has made a significant invest-
ment of time and resources to assist
with the recruitment of physicians
and advanced practice providers
which have resulted in several ad-
vanced practice providers joining
our team.
Julie Valline-Chyma, NP-C,
joined Copenhagen Health Center
in October 2018. With her arrival,
the Copenhagen Clinic in now open
four days a week to provide greater
access for patients. Family Nurse
Practitioners Briana Button and
Chelsea Lockerbie joined the medi-
cal staff at LCGH in January 2019.
Briana Button, FNP-C, provides pri-
mary care services for patients of all
ages at South Lewis Health Center.
Chelsea Lockerbie, NP-C, brings her
skills to Lewis County Dermatology
and will help the Dermatology Clin-
ic provide timely care for patients.
With the recent retirement of
Howard Meny, M.D. and Tammy
Camidge, FNP, Monica Kwicklis,
M.D., and her staff are now em-
ployed by the Hospital. Physician
Assistant Corrie Schell, RPA-C is
transitioning from the Extended
Hours Walk-In Clinic to Dr. Kwick-
lis’s practice. Corrie, Julie, and Bri-
ana will continue to provide care at
the Extended Hours Clinic until May
2019 when a new advanced prac-
tice provider will join our team. The
Clinic is currently open five days
a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
plans to increase accessibility later
this year with the addition of conve-
nient Saturday hours.
The Hospital continues to focus
The staff at Josh’s Riverside Restaurant would like to thank everyone for helping to make 2018 a success. It is through your
continued support and patronage that we are able to continue with excellent food and great service. Ready to serve you are in
front, from left, Justin Hall and Joshua Halko. In the back row, from left, Makayla Lacroix, Jennifer Halko, Michelle Blair, Holly
Lyndaker, Kenton Steiner and Brianna O’Neill. Missing from
the photo are Macey Halko, Marissa Halko, Jeffery Spoor,
Parker Henry, Christie Walsemann, Tammy Wodka, Joelle
Alford, Keitha Brown and Elanie Roberts
MAIN STREET - CROGHAN - 315-346-1270
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on the recruitment of OB/GYN and
Family Medicine physicians as well
as the development of new specialty
services with local access and deliv-
ery. This past year Orthopedic Sur-
geon Steven Kaplan, M.D. and Neu-
rosurgeon Nicholas Qandah, D.O.,
FACOS, joined the medical staff. Dr.
Kaplan specializes in anterior hip,
knee and shoulder replacement.
Anterior hip replacement is done on
a Hana table which by positioning
of the patient, allows the surgeon
to replace the hip through a single
incision. The procedure is less inva-
sive and allows patients to recover
faster than traditional hip replace-
ment surgery. Dr. Qandah began
offering Neurosurgical Services in
August 2018. He offers special ex-
pertise in the surgical and non-sur-
gical care that covers the complete
spectrum of neurosurgical needs,
including the neck (cervical spine),
back (lumbar spine), spinal injuries
(trauma), scoliosis, spinal tumors,
brain tumors and brain trauma.
LCGH and South Lewis Central
School unveiled a new name and lo-
go for the South Lewis School Based
Health Center - now called the Fal-
con Health Center. Falcon Health
serves the health care needs of 613
enrolled students or approximately
62 percent of student population.
Care is provided by Kimberly Pal-
mowski, RPA-C, Monday-Friday
from 7:30am-3:30pm, while school
is in session. School-based care dra-
matically supports families and has
had an impact on absenteeism and
the health of students in the district.
For the second year in a row Lewis
County General Hospital received
a 4-star rating for its high levels of
quality in accordance with the re-
cently released “Overall Hospital
Quality Star Ratings” by the U.S.
Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services. This would not be possible
without our dedicated medical staff
and employees who are committed
to providing patients with quality
care.
The Imaging department now
offers CT Colonography (also
known as virtual colonoscopy) for
the screening and prevention of
February 2019 • 11
colorectal cancer. The department
also began offering patients the op-
tion to receive their 3D mammo-
gram results before they leave the
facility. This has been well received
by patients and helps minimize the
anxiety women often have when
they have to wait for their results or
when they have to return for addi-
tional imaging.
Over the next few months, the
Board of Managers will be working
to create a three to five year strate-
gic plan that will help move the or-
ganization forward and bring life to
our mission and vision. The facility
has applied for grant funds to help
with the cost of construction and
renovations to the physical plant.
This would include creating private
rooms for patients on the medical
surgical wing and a state-of-the-
art surgical center and adult day
health care. The adult day health
care program helps individuals have
a higher level of independence and
provides nursing, physical, occupa-
tional and speech therapy, medica-
tion management, personal care,
activities and transportation.
The hospital is working with Jef-
ferson Community College to de-
velop a clinical rotation program for
nurses and will continue to be a site
for BOCES licensed practical nurs-
ing students. The rotation programs
help students develop a stronger
connection to Lewis County and
increases their likelihood of return-
ing to work at LCGH. The facility will
also offer four eight-week Certified
Nursing Assistant classes in 2019.
A new evening class will provide an
option for students that can’t attend
the traditional day-time sessions.
Lewis County General Hospital
will continue to enhance and im-
prove services and care, streamline
operations and control costs, and
strengthen community partner-
ships. We are proud to serve this
community and are committed to
ensuring quality health care is avail-
able for generations to come. For
more information about any ser-
vices and programs at Lewis County
General Hospital, visit www.lcgh.
net or call 315-376-5200.
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21017 NYS Route 12F
Outer Coffeen Street Phone: 315-788-8701
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Progress 2019 February 2019 • 13

Succesful 2018 for TUNES JCT Truck Caps & Covers has
due to loyal listeners the perfect fit for your vehicle
What a year! Intrepid
Broadcasting, Inc. saw yet
another year of growth
in 2018 full of new goals
achieved, records broken
and technologies evolved.
The TUNES TEAM is happy
to share the following high-
lights with our listeners with-
out whom, we could not hope
to reach these achievements.
TUNES CELEBRATES 10th
ANNIVERSARY – AUG of
2018 marked the TUNES 92.5
& 104.5 FM station(s) 10th
anniversary broadcasting
here in the North Country.
Though the Intrepid Broad-
casting, Inc. family includes
multiple stations in Pennsyl-
that were then donated di-
rectly to the Watertown Ur-
ban Mission for distribution
to NNY families and children
who need these tools to suc-
ceed in their educations. Ev-
ery year the list of items that
teachers and parents need to
provide for their student chil-
dren gets longer and more
expensive to achieve. Thank
you ALL of those individuals,
listeners and partners whom
took the time to donate!
CHRISTMAS CRUSADE for
KIDS – In its 11th and record
smashing year, the Christmas
Crusade for Kids Program
was a tremendous success.
aside to the main program.
As a team, we are continually
proud of this program and its
growth over this past decade.
That said, it continues to be a
double edge sword for all of
us. We are proud of the work,
but we are reminded every
year that we really wish the
need was not there in the first
place. Until that is the case,
we will continue to do all we
can to make it better. Thank
ALL of those individuals, lis-
teners and partners whom
took the time to nominate us!
If you would like to see why
RADIO reaches 93% of Amer-
2
019 marks the 14th year
of business for Jana In-
gersoll and JCT Truck
Caps & Covers. Located
at 7512 State Route 12N, about
1.5 miles outside the village of
Lowville heading toward Wa-
tertown. JCT has been in opera-
tion since 1973 and takes pride
in providing quality products
and service at a fair price.
RANCH is the brand of cap
sold at JCT. They are the top of
the line in fiberglass caps and
tonneau covers as well as light-
weight aluminum and heavy
duty aluminum commercial
units by SWISS. We also sell all
types of add-on accessories; in one to two days.
cargo glide, Bed Rug, step bars JCT is also a distributor of U-
and running boards, bed mats haul trucks, trailers and auto
and liners, grille guards and transports, available for pick up
cargo racks; you name it and or drop off.
it can be priced, order and in- Stop in and enjoy a friendly
stalled. atmosphere and know that you
JCT Truck Caps has a show- will be treated fairly, promptly
room with products on display, and that you will get the most
catalogs and brochures to look for your dollar. JCT is open
through with a pleasant atmo- Monday through Friday 9 a.m.
sphere to do your vehicle acces- to 5 p.m. You can check out
sory shopping. Cap delivery is the truck cap website at www.
three to four weeks, the SWISS ranchfiberglass.com or email
units are three to four weeks me at jana@jcttruckcaps.com
and any add on accessories not or call JCT at 315-376-8177. Let
in stock can be ordered with a JCT Truck Caps & Covers top off
delivery time for most products your truck!

VICTIMS ASSISTANCE CENTER

vania and Florida as well as The 2018 totals were over 700 icans every day (more than
here in NY – this NY stand- local children’s Christmas Facebook or Google) for your
alone we call TUNES contin- gift wishes fulfilled. That in-
next charity event, services

OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
ues to grow in listenership, cluded an additional dona-
program, advertising cam-
partnerships and commu- tion in the 11th hour of the
campaign totaling 890 total paign, etc. We encourage you
nity involvement. We cannot to call us for a free in studio
express our gratitude to NNY gift items donated to local
NNY families. This year also interview and consult. (315) OUR MISSION
residents and businesses for
included a substantial in- 786.0925 – We look forward
making us part of your mar-
to building something more
The Victims Assistance
keting strategies as well as crease to our pet donation
drive that we conduct as an with you. Center Provides Service
your daily listening habits.
We are Live, Local and dedi- To All Individuals In Our
cated to the betterment of Community Who Are
our community because if all Impacted By Violence Or
of you. Thank you.
2017 BUSINESS of the
Crime Through Advocacy,
YEAR AWARD – The Greater Education & Emotional
Watertown North Country Support.
Chamber of Commerce hon-
ored the TUNES in March of
2018 by announcing that we
OUR VISION
had in fact been selected as A Community Free Of
the (small for profit) winners Violence & Crime.
of their prestigious ‘Busi-
ness of the Year Award’. We
cannot explain how happily 418 WASHINGTON ST, WATERTOWN, NY 13601 • (315) 782-1823
surprised and humbled we
all were to be recognized by W W W.VA C J C . C O M
the Chamber for this honor.
Thank ALL of those individu- JUSTICE DIGNITY HEALING
als, listeners and partners
whom took the time to nomi-
nate us!
TUNES, TOOLS for
SCHOOLS PROGRAM – Our ARE YOU WAKING UP IN THE
MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT?
8th annual TUNES, TOOLS
for SCHOOLS program once
again received record break-
ing support from our com-
munity. Whether it was on DISTURBING YOUR OWN SLEEP AND THAT OF YOUR BED PARTNER?
air solicitations or on site col-
lections events, the TUNES
team collected upwards of
2,000 + ‘back to school’ items

Monthly Lunch & Learns

3rd Thursday of each month | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hospice Center of St. Lawrence Valley
The doctors and staff at the Clayton Dental Office have spent many hours
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Learning what to say (or not say) Scott A. LaClair, DDS
Workshops are open to anyone and are free of charge. Chelsea A. Eppolito, DDS
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Goodfellos Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar in Sackets Harbor.
Exceptional food and
setting at Goodfello’s
in Sacket’s Harbor
on new menu items listed there
and ways to pair these new
menu items with your favorite
wines. Owner Richard states:
“Our ingredients are locally
sourced when possible, fresh,
and hand-selected to provide
our guests with the finest qual-
ity and the best experience
possible.” All menu items are
served until 11 p.m. daily – one
of the only dining establish-
ments in the area open late, all
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year long.
In the coming weeks, look for
exciting changes like a brand-
new website, revamped Face-
book page, and specials that will
help ease the seemingly endless
winter days of Northern New
York. For more information,
check out their Facebook page,
make a reservation for dinner or
brunch at 315-646-3463 or walk
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Setting thestandards
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316 Sherman Street • Watertown, NY
(315) 786-0655
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Progress 2019
Innovative Senior Physical
Therapy really makes a
difference
nnovative Physical
Therapy Solutions, 316
Sherman St., Water-
town, is celebrating 20
years of offering one-on-
one personalized care and
a full range of physical ther-
apy services for patients
throughout Northern New
York. Owned and operated
by Dr. Cheryl Howard, PT,
Cert. MDT, IPTS continues
to see growth in the num-
ber of patients treated and
the geographic area they
travel from for physical
therapy services.
IPTS provides custom-
ized therapy for the entire
family; children, parents,
or grandparents. Time and
expert knowledge, as well
as hands-on individual-
ized care, are what they of-
fer to their patients of any
age ensuring dedicated
and focused care and at-
tention. Whether you have
a child in need of physical
therapy, you’re an athlete
suffering from an injury,
or a senior wanting to keep
up with the grandkids,
their therapists are trained
in the most effective and
up-to-date therapy tech-
niques.
A growing area of service
for IPTS is Senior Physical
Therapy, or sometimes re-
ferred to as Elder Physical
Therapy. The goal of this
specialized care is simple,
“To assist seniors in being
as independent as possible
in their lives and help them
get back to the activities
they love,” explained Dr.
first - class
-class care
care
Innovative Physical Therapy Team are Johnna Covey MSPT, Ashley McAvoy, PT, DPT and Brittany
Drake PTA. In the back row, from left, Dr. Cheryl Howard PT, DPT, Cert. MDT and Nathan Reed, PTA.
Howard. Senior PT deals
with injury or illness, or re-
lief from chronic pain, res-
toration of physical func-
tions, flexibility, strength,
balance and coordination.
Examples of the types of
ailments treated in the
Senior PT program are ar-
thritis, back pain, balance
problems, neck pain, os-
teoporosis, joint soreness,
stroke, vertigo, surgical re-
hab, incontinence and Al-
zheimer’s, to name a few!
Additional services pro-
vided by IPTS include a
spine/back program, post-
surgical and neurological
rehabilitation, and treat-
ment for fibromyaglia,
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headaches, carpal tunnel
syndrome, and all types of
injuries. The practice offers
traditional and alternative
hands-on treatment in-
cluding myofascial release,
kinesio taping, deep-tissue
massage and electrothera-
peutic modalities.
Dr. Howard is certified
in the McKenzie meth-
od of assessing neck and
back problems and ap-
plying corrective actions
and proactive exercises for
long-term benefits. Their
gymnasium includes reha-
bilitative exercise equip-
ment such as free weights
and treadmills. The prac-
tice offers nine private
the North Country might not
have reliable transportation
to medical appointments or
maybe it is a matter of eco-
nomics and rising gas prices.
The Volunteer Transpor-
tation Center, Inc. (VTC),
established in 1991, drives
thousands of miles each year
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treatment rooms, plus a
gym/multipurpose room
to assist them in providing
the best treatment pos-
sible.
Recognizing that the fi-
nancial/insurance aspect
of healthcare is very im-
portant to their patients,
billing and insurance filing
is performed in-house, in-
cluding easy to read state-
ments. They participate
with most major insuranc-
es.
For more information
on IPTS or to make an ap-
pointment for first-class
care, call (315) 786-0655
today!
assisting community mem-
bers in Jefferson, Lewis and
St. Lawrence Counties. Over
the last 28 years this essential
non-profit organization has
provided rides to health care
appointments, grocery shop-
ping, and other destinations
for residents. The staff, Board
of Directors and volunteers
look forward to a time when
transportation to community
activities and services is ac-
cessible to all North Country
residents regardless of eco-
nomic or special needs. But
for now the mission drives
on—striving to provide es-
sential transportation for
North Country residents who
have no other transportation
alternatives.
Volunteers log an aver-
age of 700,000 miles per year
for more than 27,000 trips
across the North Country and
greater New York State. This
equates to just over 18,000
hours each year. This means
the VTC is expected to see
an increase in the number of
miles driven and trips offered
by our generous volunteers in
the coming months.
The VTC relies on the gen-
erosity of volunteers who are
trained and certified to fulfill
this mission. Each volunteer
must submit an application
of interest and pass extensive
background checks. Once the
volunteer has completed all
paperwork and participated
in orientation, they can hit
the road.
Typically, programs are
funded entirely by communi-
ty donations, grants, and fun-
draising events. If you would
like to become a volunteer,
call us, at 315-788-0422 or if
you would like to make a do-
nation, visit www.volunteer-
transportationcenter.org.
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New Work Being Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.: Serving

Done to ‘LIFT’ the our community since 1928
North Country’s
T
hroughout Hay-
lor, Freyer & Coon’s

Health and Wellness

90-year history the
mission has always
been to provide exceptional

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ATERTOWN – The performance, lower obesity service and solutions to our
Fort Drum Re- rates and teach healthy habits customer and community.
gional Health Plan- for adulthood. Resources for When you work with the
ning Organization developing and updating well- Team from HF&C for your
(FDRHPO) has begun work on ness policies can be viewed at insurance program, not only
a new project that aims to curb https://bit.ly/2MNaIYM. do you get a trusted advisor,
rates of obesity and diabetes in Like with Complete Streets, you get a local member of the
the North Country. some North Country schools community, someone com-
The efforts are part of a state- already have comprehensive mitted to making it the best protection provide by differ- family with with great savings • Added $1,000,000 Um-
wide initiative funded by the wellness policies in place, and it can be. Our Team lives and ent policies can vary widely & local service brella Policy
Department of Health’s “Link- others do not. FDRHPO is work- works here in Watertown in ways that are hard for even Larry, a Geico customer • And Added BETTER cov-
ing Interventions for Total Pop- ing with the St. Lawrence Health and the surrounding neigh- the most savvy consumer to saved $630 per year erage limits
ulation Health” (LIFT) grant. Initiative and Cornell Coop- borhoods and are a great re- discern • BETTER coverage limits So don’t wait! Contact us
FDRHPO is one of six LIFT grant erative Extension of Jefferson source for Insuring All You Examples of recent policy • And a new $1,000,000 today for a no obligation pol-
recipients across New York, County to help schools draft and Value! review success stories: Umbrella Policy icy review. Get the peace of
responsible for projects in Jef- update individualized wellness Whatever the need, home, Pat, a State Farm customer Carol, a Liberty Mutual mind that you’re protecting
ferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence policies to be approved by their auto, pet, life, boat, we’ve got
counties. saved $1,700 per year customer savded $598 per the things that matter most to
Boards of Education. you covered! Let the team at • 3 Cars, House & an Um- year you and your family.
Irene Parobii, FDRHPO’s The goal is for four additional HF&C provide you and your
Population Health Coordinator, brella policy • Added a TEEN Driver Give the Watertown Team
school districts in the tri-county family a no-obligation analy-
says obesity and diabetes are • We shopped our A+ rated • Added water back up & a call today. 315-382-3090 /
region to have wellness policies sis of your current coverage,
two of the most common pre- in place by 2020. However, part- identifying how to best pro- carriers and set Pat and his service line coverage www.haylor.com
ventable health problems in the ners are currently on track to im- tect you. We will work on
tri-county region. plement policies in nine addi- your behalf to create a com-
“Obesity affects about one- tional school districts, bringing prehensive plan tailored to
third of adults and one-fifth of our region’s total to 14 school your specific needs, with
children in the North Country,” districts with comprehensive the right carrier partner,
she said. “It is a direct risk factor wellness policies. In fact, two and of course do it all with
for a number of chronic diseas- districts in St. Lawrence County the exceptional service of-
es – including type 2 diabetes, already have Board of Educa- fered through our dedicat-
a condition that at least 10% of tion-approved policies in place. ed/licensed Account Man-
adults in our region report hav- “The LIFT grant gives our re- agement Team.
ing.” gion a great opportunity to lay Remember, if it’s been
Ms. Parobii said funding plans for a healthier future,” a while since you’ve talked
from the LIFT grant will be used Ms. Parobii said. “FDRHPO and with your Agent, things
to promote physical activity, its subcontractors are work- may have changed. Far
proper nutrition and environ- ing hard to ensure these three
mental changes that encour- too many in the insurance
health improvement programs industry promote the dan-
age a healthy lifestyle. Working have a lasting positive impact,
closely with several community gerous myth that all insur-
and I’m confident that they ance is the same. In fact, the
partners, FDRHPO is focused will.”
on the following three projects
between now and 2020:
7081 State Highway 56
PROMOTING CHRONIC DISEASE Norwood, NY 13668
(315) 265-8746
SELF-MANAGEMENT thpahler@northnet.org
In many cases, chronic con-
ditions like obesity, diabetes,
high blood pressure, heart THOMAS A.H. PAHLER, P.E.
disease or COPD are prevent- Civil & Environmental Engineering Design Services
able. In all cases, they can be Residential, Commercial and Agricultural Projects
managed or treated, allowing • Site Plans, Site Grading, Stormwater Management,
Water & Sanitary Systems
the individual to live a healthy, • Buildings, Bridges, Roads, Dams, Ponds and Lagoons
fulfilling life. Our community • Natural Resource Planning and Development
• Regulatory Compliance
currently has three types of
programs designed to help – a
Diabetes Prevention Program,
a Diabetes Self-Management
Program and a Chronic Disease
Self-Management Program.
Using its LIFT grant, FDRH-
PO will help promote these
three programs to the public
and ensure that local health care
providers are referring patients
to them when appropriate. It
will also work with insurers to
expand payment options and
make the programs more af-
fordable for all.
More information about
these three programs, includ-
ing where they are offered in the
North Country, is available at
www.take-control.org.
ADVOCATING FOR COMPLETE
STREETS POLICIES
Complete Streets are de-
signed to be safe for users of all
ages and abilities, including pe-
destrians, bicyclists, transit us-
ers, and motorists. Not all Com-
plete Streets look the same, but
some common features include
sidewalks, safe road crossings,
roundabouts, and bike lanes.
Some communities in the
North Country have already ad-
opted Complete Streets policies
and begun to implement them
in recent construction projects,
but many more towns and vil-
lages have no Complete Streets
policies.
“Roughly one-third of North
Country residents say they ‘nev-
er’ walk around their neighbor-
hoods — specifically, 31% in
Jefferson County, 37% in Lewis,
and 32% in St. Lawrence,” Ms.
Parobii said. “We need to ensure
all of our region’s municipali-
ties are walkable, giving people
an opportunity to be active and
connect with their neighbors.”
For this portion of the LIFT
grant, FDRHPO has subcon-
tracted with the St. Lawrence
Health Initiative and the Tug
Hill Commission to conduct
workshops in communities,
identify potential projects and
assist with policy adoption.
EXPANDING LOCAL SCHOOL
WELLNESS POLICIES
Schools with comprehen-
sive wellness policies pro-
mote healthy eating and
physical activity, which helps
improve a student’s academic
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