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Birth \| Sackets Harbor Rory Kathryn Vondell
	Brandy and Jon Vondell, Sackets Harbor, announce the birth of their daughter, Rory Kathryn Vondell. She was born at 8:43 a.m. on April 7, 2013 at Crouse Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed by her maternal grandparents, Randy and Kathy Aucter of Croghan and her paternal grandparents Robin and John Bateman of Mexico and Jeff Vondell of Ogdensburg. She also was welcomed by paternal great-grandparents Jon and Dona Durham, maternal great-grandparents Lena Aucter and Alvin Aldrich Sr. along with more family, friends and her big "brother" Griffin the great dane!! Posted: June 17, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Danielle L. Cummings & Alexis O. Calvo, Jr.
	Together with their parents, Danielle L. Cummings and Alexis O. Calvo, Jr., announce their engagement. They were engaged on April 14, 2013. Danielle is the daughter of George and Barbara Cummings of Watertown. She is a 2008 graduate from Watertown High School, a 2010 graduate of Jefferson Community College with an associate’s of applied science degree in Paralegal, and a 2013 graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor’s of science in Criminology. Currently she is employed through Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall, LLP as an Administrative Assistant. Alexis is the son of Alexis and Lilmisette Calvo of Watertown. He is a 2003 graduate of Watertown High School and a 2008 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor of arts in History and a minor in Spanish. Currently he is employed through Jefferson Rehabilitation Center. A summer 2014 wedding is anticipated. Posted: June 17, 2013
Engagement \| Croghan/Rochester Shannon Kelley & Arik Steinberg
	Shannon Kelley and Arik Steinberg, both of Rochester, announce their engagement. Miss Kelley, daughter of Terence and Ellen Kelley, Croghan, graduated in 2002 from Beaver River Central School, Beaver Falls, and in 2007 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations. She is the e-commerce marketing manager at MedAltus, Bloomfield. Mr. Steinberg, son of Melanie Steinberg, Rome, and the late Edward Steinberg, graduated in 2002 from Beaver River Central School and in 2012 from the University of Rochester. He is a registered nurse in the emergency room at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, and a sergeant in the Army Reserve. An October wedding is planned. Posted: June 17, 2013
Engagement \| Clayton/LaFargeville/Alexandria Bay Nicole Lynn Fitchette & Justin Robbins Hotis
	Together with their parents, Nicole Lynn Fitchette and Justin Robbins Hotis, both of Clayton, announce their engagement. Miss Fitchette, daughter of Kim and Kimberly Fitchette, LaFargeville, graduated in 2007 from LaFargeville Central School and in 2010 from Jefferson Community College with an associates degree. She also attended Jefferson/Lewis BOCES Adult Cosmetology Program and is currently a hairstylist at Creative Edge Salon in Clayton. Mr. Hotis, son and stepson of Jean and Steve Side, Plessis, and Dan and Lena Hotis, Pierrepont Manor, graduated with honors from Alexandria Bay Central School in 2002. He is employed at Jordstat Construction, Alexandria Bay. A September 21, 2013 wedding is planned at St. Johns Catholic Church, LaFargeville with a tented reception to follow at the L.A. Golf Course. Posted: June 13, 2013
Anniversary \| Rodman Scott & Lisa Worden - 30 Years
	Scott and Lisa Worden, Rodman, observed their 30th wedding anniversary on June 11, 2013. They celebrated their anniversary on an Alaskan cruise from June 4th thru June 11th. They were accompanied on the cruise by Lisa's sister and brother-in-law, Kerrie and Adrian Hosley, who were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Scott Worden is the son of Patricia Worden, Adams Center and the late John Worden and Lisa Cole Worden is the daughter of Susan Cole, Rodman and the late Gordon Cole. Scott and Lisa were married on June 11, 1983 in Rodman, honor attendants were Kerrie Cole Hosley, Maid of Honor and Jim Worden, Scott's brother was the Best Man. Scott graduated from South Jefferson Central School in 1979. He is currently employed by the Development Authority of the North Country at the Rodman Regional Landfill as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Prior to that Scott was a dairy farmer on the Worden family farm in Rodman until January 2000. Lisa graduated from South Jefferson Central School in 1982 and is also a graduate of Jefferson Community College. She is currently employed as a Real Estate paralegal at Lori Gervera Real Estate and is also a NYS Lic Real Estate Sales Associate. Lisa is also a member of the Rodman Town Board. The couple has two children, Levi Scott and his wife Emily, Lorraine and Bailey Ruth, Rodman. They also have a grandson, Cayden Levi Worden. The couple enjoys spending time with their family and friends, especially Cayden, four-wheeling, fishing, camping and their trips to Norridgewock at Beaver River Stationn Posted: June 13, 2013
Engagement \| Madrid Colleen M. Downing & Thomas J. MacKay
	Colleen M. Downing and Thomas J. MacKay, both of Madrid, are engaged to be married. Colleen is the daughter of David and Debbie Downing of DePeyster. She is a graduate of Heuvelton Central School and holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and psychology from SUNY Potsdam. She also holds a master’s degree from SUNY Potsdam in special education. She is currently employed as a high school special education teacher at St. Lawrence Central School. Thomas is the son of Thomas and Carole MacKay of DePeyster. He is a graduate of Heuvelton Central School. He is currently employed by the New York State Department of Corrections. The couple is planning an August 2013 wedding in Ogdensburg. Posted: June 13, 2013
Engagement \| Calcium/Watertown Valerie C. Dempsey & Mark J. Gehring
	Valerie C. Dempsey and Mark J. Gehring, Calcium, announce their engagement. Ms. Dempsey, daughter of Jane Alteri, Calcium, and the late Warren King, graduated in 1984 from Watertown High School. She also graduated in 1991 from Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, with an associate degree in physical therapy, and in 1999 from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage, Syracuse. She is a physical therapist assistant at North Country Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine Center, Watertown, and is a licensed massage therapist. Mr. Gehring, son of Dennis Gehring, Watertown, and the late Judith Baldwin, graduated in 1978 from Watertown High School. He is commercial sales manager at Overhead Door Company of Watertown. A July 27 wedding at Bonnie Castle Resort, Alexandria Bay, is planned. Posted: June 11, 2013
Engagement \| Cape Vincent/Chaumont Hailey B. Joyce & Devin R. Garrett
	Together with their parents, Devin R. Garrett and Hailey B. Joyce announce their engagement. Hailey is the daughter of Kevin Joyce, Woburn, Massachusetts and Wendy Johnson, Prior Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Woburn Memorial High School, Woburn, Massachusetts in 2011 and is currently serving in the United States Navy. HN Joyce is a Corpsman stationed at Naval Hospital Guam and is also studying at the University of Maryland. Devin is the son of John and Rhonda Veith, Cape Vincent and Kevin and Martha Garrett, Chaumont. He graduated from Lyme Central School, Chaumont in 2010 and is also currently serving in the United States Navy. Petty Officer Garrett is also a Corpsman and will be stationed at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii upon completion of FMF training at Camp Pendleton, California at the end of June. A July, 2013 wedding is planned in Hawaii. Posted: June 4, 2013
Birth \| Watertown Ethan Patrick Lawlor
	Kimberly and Nathan Lawlor of Watertown announce the birth of their son, Ethan Patrick Lawlor. Ethan was born on January 17, 2013 at 10:53 pm at Samaritan Medical Center. He was 7 pounds, 8 ounces and 21 inches long. Ethan's maternal grandparents are Timothy and Jodi Hewitt of Carthage. His paternal grandparents are Robert and Cheryl Lawlor of Watertown. Ethan was also baptized at St. Patrick's Church in Watertown. With Sarina Richard as god mother and Matthew Lawlor as god father-with Lucas Lawlor acting as a stand in. Posted: June 4, 2013
Engagement \| Adams Center/Lacona Mackenzie L. Hollis & Joshua M. Frederick
	Mackenzie L. Hollis and Joshua M. Frederick, both of Ballston Spa, announce their engagement. Miss Hollis is the daughter of Mandy Bray, Lacona, and Keith Hollis, Liverpool. She is a 2004 graduate of South Jefferson Central School and a 2008 graduate of St. Lawrence University with a bachelor's of science degree in biology. She has achieved a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter professional designation and is currently pursuing a Chartered Life Underwriter designation and a masters of business degree in risk management and leadership. She has been employed since 2009 at State Farm Insurance Company’s corporate operations center in Ballston Spa. Mr. Frederick is the son of Michael and Dawne Frederick of Adams Center. He is a 2004 graduate of South Jefferson Central School and a 2008 graduate of Alfred State College with a bachelor's of science degree in construction management engineering technology. He has achieved his Associate Constructor credentials and is planning on pursuing a Professional Engineering license. He has been employed since 2008 with Tetra Tech Construction in Gloversville. Mackenzie and Josh have been friends since elementary school. They enjoy traveling, hiking and backpacking, canoeing, fixing up their old house, and spoiling their dog Marla. An October 12, 2013 wedding is planned in Keene, NY. Posted: May 31, 2013
Birth \| Carthage LoreLai Grace Fleming
	Derrika and Ian Fleming of Carthage announce the birth of their daughter, LoreLai Grace Fleming. LoreLai was born April 23,2013 at 8:14 a.m. at Carthage Area Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. LoreLai's maternal grandparents are Jeannie and Ron Player of Cape Vincent. Her paternal grandparents are Cameron and Donna Fleming of Juneau, Alaska and Karen Fleming of Eugene, Oregon. Posted: May 27, 2013
Births \| Watertown Ethan Evan Watkins & Olivia Lynn Watkins
	Ethan Evan Watkins and Olivia Lynn Watkins born 5-13-13 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, weighing at 6 lbs. 8 oz 19 1/2 inches long and 5 lbs 6 oz 19 inches long. Parents are Nicholas and Ashley Watkins. They were welcomed home by their big sister, Jayleigh. Grandparents are Tammy and Dwayne Streeter of Hammond and Stephen and Linda Watkins of Sykesville, Maryland. Posted: May 26, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Emily Westberry & Adam-Michael M. O'Brian
	David and Kari Conklin, Watertown, Matthew and Rita O’Brian, Palatine Bridge, and Kim and Jo Lynn Westberry, Watkinsville, GA announce the engagement of their children, Adam-Michael M. O’Brian, Simpsonville, SC and Emily Westberry, Athens, GA. Miss Westberry graduated Athens Academy, Athens and in 2011 from Furman University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She recently finished her second year at the University of Georgia School of Law. She is working as a Summer Associate at two different firms this summer--Gallivan, White, & Boyd and Ogletree Deakins, Greenville, SC. Mr. O’Brian graduated from Immaculate Heart Central, Watertown and in 2007 from Clarkson University, Potsdam, with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and physics. He is tire designer for Michelin Tires, Greenville, SC. A May 2014 wedding at St. Simons Island, GA is planned. Posted: May 24, 2013
Anniversary \| Watertown Charles A. & Nancy A. Lyttle - 55 Years
	Charles A. and Nancy A. Lyttle, Old Rices Road, Watertown, observe their 55th wedding anniversary on May 24, 2013. Chuck & Nancy will have a dinner celebration with family and spouses at the Pier House Restaurant, Clayton. Chuck is the son of the late Alvin and Elsie Secor Lyttle and Nancy A. LaFave, is the daughter of the late Antoine & Ruth Tiernan LaFave. The couple was married May 24th, 1958 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Benoit Dostie officiating. A 1956 graduate of Watertown High School, Chuck spent 24 years with the Watertown Police Department before retiring in 1984. After his retirement Chuck worked for Blue Seal Feed Company in Watertown from 1985 to 1999. Nancy, also a 1956 Graduate of Watertown High, started work at the Watertown Daily Times before graduation, leaving in 1971. She also worked 2 years for WPBS and then for Watertown Local Development before retiring in 1997. In their free time, Chuck and Nancy enjoy NASCAR and traveling. Both enjoy attending and volunteering at Life Church of the Nazarene, Watertown. Chuck is a member of the Sons of the American Legion and Life Member of the North Side Improvement League. Nancy is especially fond of her time gathering with her Red Hat friends. They are both members of the Town of Watertown Fire Department Auxiliary. The couple has four children, Kathryn (Terry) Gibson, Chaumont. Brenda Lyttle, Watertown. Amy Rapholz, Watertown. Charles E. (Amy Kelley) Lyttle, Rodman. 6 grandchildren and 7 Great grandchildren. Posted: May 24, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Samantha Kavanagh & Manuel Medeiros
	The parents of Samantha Kavanagh and Manuel Medeiros announce the couple’s April 23, 2013 engagement during a vacation to Barcelona, Spain. Samantha Kavanagh, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Kavanagh of Ottisville graduated from Orange County Community College, Ottisville, in 2012 with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, she is planning to continue her education to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Samantha is currently employed with Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis as a Registered Nurse. Manuel Medeiros, the son of Ricardo and Tracy Medeiros of Watertown graduated from Norwich University Military College, Northfield Vermont with a Bachelor’s in Business Management in 2008, He volunteered to support our Soldiers in Afghanistan for a six month deployment. Manuel was recommended for the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal by the DCMA-Afghanistan Commander because his contributions had a theater-wide impact. He is currently employed as a Contract Specialist assigned to the West Point-Mission Installation Contracting Command and has recently been chosen to serve as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Middletown Fire Dept. The couple resides in Middletown with her daughter, Leah Elizabeth (aka Little Princess). They are planning to celebrate the wedding in October 4, 2014. Posted: May 24, 2013
Birth \| Castorland Camden Edward Planck
	Patrick Planck and Brianne MacCue of Castorland announce the birth of their son, Camden Edward Planck. Camden was born on April 28, 2013 at 10:26 p.m. at Lewis County General Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds 1 ounce and was 22 inches long. Camden was welcomed home by his big brother Nathan and big sister Kiersten. Posted: May 24, 2013
Birth \| Watertown Viola Reese Ard
	Konrad Ard and Taylor Mehaffy, both of Watertown, announce the birth of their daughter, Viola Reese Ard. She was born at 9:18 pm on February 20, 2013 at Carthage Area Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed by her paternal grandparents, David and Shelly Ard, her maternal grandparents, Melissa Mehaffy and Larry Brown, and her maternal great-grandparents, Chester and Kathy Mehaffy, all of Watertown. She also was welcomed by her several aunts and great-aunt: Jasmine, Hope, Molly, Brigid, and Katie-Clare Ard, Jaci Jeter, and Angela Mehaffy; cousins and great-cousin: Cian Ard, Chase McGraw, Riley Jeter, and Abigail Mehaffy; and uncles and great-uncles: Adam Skinner, Christopher Jeter, Mark and Matthew Mehaffy. Posted: May 24, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Ashley M. Andrus & Zachary T. VanGaasbeek
	The parents of Ashley M. Andrus and Zachary T. VanGaasbeek, both of Raleigh, N.C., announce the couple's engagement. Miss Andrus is the daughter and stepdaughter of Diana and Patrick Mullen, Watertown, and daughter of the late James R. Andrus. She graduated from General Brown Central School, Dexter, in 2003. In 2005 she earned an associate degree in culinary arts and in 2006 earned a bachelor's degree in culinary arts management from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park. She is assistant restaurant manager at Posta Tuscan Grille Restaurant, Raleigh. Mr. VanGaasbeek is the son of Valerie V. VanGaasbeek-Pagliaro and Dale E. VanGaasbeek, both of Kingston. He graduated from Kingston High School in 2003 and from the Culinary Institute of America in 2005, with an associate degree in culinary arts, and in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in culinary arts management. He is executive chef at Mia Francesca Trattoria, Raleigh. An Aug. 24 wedding is planned. Posted: May 22, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Emily Abrantes & Jesse Weller
	Emily Abrantes and Jesse Weller along with their parents Jenny Lynn Reddick, Jerry Abrantes, Robin Leavery and Terry Weller announce their engagement. After college and obtaining their bachelor's degrees Emily became interested in construction management. She is the owner and president of Longhouse Construction Group in Syracuse. Jesse is a sales specialist for Tracy Road Equipment of Syracuse. A November 2013 wedding is planned and will be held at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona. Posted: May 19, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Janelle Roshia & Anthony Donawa
	Together with their parents, Janelle Roshia and Anthony Donawa announce their engagement. They were engaged on November 11, 2011. Janelle is the daughter of Amy Wise, New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Arthur Roshia of Watertown. She is a 2005 graduate of Watertown High School and a current student at Florida State University, where she is planning to pursue a Doctoral degree in Expressive Therapies. Anthony is the son of Ray and Merna Donawa of New Smyrna beach, FL. He is a 2004 graduate of New Smyrna Beach High School, and a graduate of Flagler College with a degree in Business Administration. A May 11, 2014 wedding is planned in Destin, Florida. Posted: May 19, 2013
Birth \| Watertown Francis Patrick Donnelly IV
	Francis Patrick and Janel Donnelly III of Watertown, welcomed Francis Patrick Donnelly IV on December 28, 2012. He was born at Carthage Area Hospital weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces and 20 inches long. Frankie’s maternal grandparents are Joan Carnahan of Nashville, TN and Joe Carnahan of Dallas, TX. His paternal grandparents are Tina Turnbow of Daytona Beach , FL and the late Francis P. Donnelly Jr. Frankie was welcomed by his big sister Morgan Spurr-Donnelly and cousins Courtney, Chelsey, Jase, Jathan, Jocelyn, Dallas, Dakotah, Callista, Alexia, Mikal, Donovan, Deven, Alexis and one on the way. Posted: May 19, 2013
Engagement \| Lowville/Adams Kathleen Johnston & Tyler Jones
	Courtney Angela Lewis of Brandon, Mississippi and David Johnston of Norfolk, Virginia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Johnston, to Tyler Jones, son of Jeff and Natalie Marolf of Lowville and Matt and Karen Jones of Adams. Kathleen is graduation from Momroe Community College in June 2013 with an Associates in Early Childhood Education and is currently working at a pre-school as the supervisor in the infant room. Tyler has a music performance degree from Monroe Community College. He currently works at Men's Warehouse and works for his own business. They will marry late July 2014. Posted: May 16, 2013
Engagement \| Cateaugay/Dapauville Courtney Trainer & Joseph Koberger
	Together with their parents, Courtney Trainer and Joseph Koberger announce their engagement. They were engaged on March 2, 2013. Courtney is the daughter of James Trainer and Marie Fournier-Marshall of Chateaugay. She is a 2008 graduate from Chateaugay Central School and a 2011 graduate of Clarkson University with a bachelor of Science in Psychology. Currently she is pursuing further education at Clarkson University for her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. Joseph is the son of Michael and Julie Koberger of Depauville. He is a 2007 graduate from Thousand Island High School and a 2011 graduate from Clarkson University with a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering. Currently he is employed in the Gas and Mechanical department for Central Hudson Gas and Electric in Poughkeepsie. A September 2014 wedding is planned. Posted: May 14, 2013
Engagement \| Henderson Harbor/Adams Sommer Sturtz & Ryan Bartlett
	Penny and David McCrea of Henderson Harbor and Jan Sturtz of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sommer Sturtz, to Ryan Bartlett, son of David and Robyn Bartlett of Adams. They were engaged on Christmas Day 2011. Sommer is a 2005 graduate from Belleville Henderson and a 2008 graduate of Jefferson Community College where she earned an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. She is currently employed at Hospice of Jefferson County. Ryan is a 2001 graduate from Belleville Henderson. He is currently employed at his family owned restaurant, Johnny D's. A September 21, 2013 wedding is planned in Henderson Harbor. Posted: May 12, 2013
Engagement \| New Bremen/Copenhagen Dianna Keys & Robert Cooper
	Peter and Loretta Keys of New Bremen announce the engagement of their daughter, Dianna Keys, to Robert Cooper, son of Robert and Donna Cooper of Copenhagen. Dianna is a 2003 graduate of Beaver River Central School. She graduated from Houghton College with a BS in Inclusive Childhood Education and received her MSEd in Literacy from SUNY Potsdam. She is currently an 8th grade English teacher at Lowville Academy Central School. Rob graduated from Copenhagen Central School in 1995. He graduated from Houghton College after receiving his Associates Degree from Jefferson Community College. He received his MST in Science Education from SUNY Potsdam. He is currently a high school science teacher at Copenhagen Central School as well as an adjunct chemistry professor at Jefferson Community College. They are to be married this summer in Lowville. Posted: May 12, 2013
Anniversary \| Rodman Adrian & Kerrie Hosley - 25 Years
	Adrian and Kerrie Hosley, Rodman, observed their 25th wedding anniversary on May 6. They will celebrate their anniversary with an Alaskan cruise in June. The couple will be accompanied on the cruise by Kerrie’s sister and brother in law, Lisa and Scott Worden, who will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. Adrian Hosley is the son of Donna Hosley and Donald Hosley of Adams and Kerrie Cole Hosley is the daughter of Susan Cole, Rodman and the late Gordon Cole. The couple was married May 6, 1988 in Rodman with Chaplain Richard Travis officiating. Honor attendants were Julie Gilbert Hogancamp as Maid of Honor and James Hogancamp as Best Man. Russ Snyder, Tom Towles, and Rick Gaskin served as ushers. Mr. Hosley graduated from South Jefferson Central School in 1985. He served in the US Air Force from 1987 to 1989. He is currently a Sergeant with the NYS Department of Corrections at Cape Vincent. Mrs. Hosley also a 1985 graduate of South Jefferson Central School has been employed by the South Jefferson Central School for the past 21 years as the Senior Account Clerk. The couple has three children, Logan, Ben, and Monica all of Rodman. The couple enjoys their camp in Montague, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and spending time with their family. Posted: May 12, 2013
Engagement \| New Bremen/Croghan Alexis O'Donnell & John Lyndaker
	Clancey and Holly O'Donnell of New Bremen announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis O'Donnell, to John Lyndaker, son of Lawrence and Cindy Lyndaker of Croghan and Thomas and Laure Canopy of Peoria Heights, IL. They were engaged on Christmas Day 2012. Alexis is a 2010 graduate of Beaver River and a 2012 graduate of Morrisville State Collage where she earned an Associate Degree in Agricultural Business. She is currently employed at Lewis County Soil and Water Conservation District. John is a 2006 graduate of Beaver River. He is currently employed at Tambe Electric as an Electrician. A wedding is planned October 5, 2013 at the First Mennonite Church, New Bremen. Posted: May 12, 2013
Engagement \| LaFargeville Cortney Reff & Jeffrey Robinson
	Michael and Stephanie Robinson along with Tammy and Cortland Reff both of LaFargeville, announce the engagement of their children, Jeffrey Robinson and Cortney Reff. They were engaged April 6, 2013 in Nassau, Bahamas. Jeffrey is a 2006 graduate of LaFargeville Central and a 2010 graduate of Clarkson University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is currently employed as an Electrical Engineer at Barton & Loguidice, P.C. in Liverpool. Cortney also graduated from LaFargeville Central in 2006. She will be graduating from Albany College of Pharmacy on May 18, 2013. Cortney is currently employed at Bolton’s Pharmacy in Watertown as a graduate intern. She is studying for her State Board Examinations to become a licensed pharmacist. Jeffrey and Cortney have been together since their senior year of high-school. A summer 2014 wedding is planned. Posted: May 8, 2013
Wedding \| Watertown Marci Erin Jones & Richard Leopold Wagner
	Marci Erin Jones, Watertown, and Richard Leopold Wagner, Ogdensburg, were married at 2:30 p.m. on March 9, 2013 at the Fireside at Partridge Berry with Vicar Holly Evans, Grace Episcopal Church, Copenhagen, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Bernard and Mary Jones, Copenhagen, New York. The groom is the son of Elliot and Sigrun Wagner, North Largo, Florida. The bride was accompanied by her son, Caleb Brockway. The groom was accompanied by his daughter, Daysia Wagner. Mrs. Wagner graduated from Copenhagen Central School and received an associate’s degree from Jefferson Community College, Watertown. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from SUNY Potsdam and is a teacher in the Watertown City School District. Mr. Wagner graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Springs, NY; he served in the United States Army for ten years. He is currently employed by the University of Vermont at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg, as a biomedical engineering technician. The couple took a week long honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas. They currently reside in Watertown. Posted: May 4, 2013
Engagement \| Watertown Danielle Jaclyn Matte & Marc Richard Murphy Jr.
	John and Denise Matte, Nashua, New Hampshire, and Marc and Susan Murphy, Watertown, New York and Avalon, New Jersey, announce the engagement of their children, Danielle Jaclyn Matte to Marc Richard Murphy Jr., both of Springfield, Massachusetts. Miss Matte graduated in 2004 from Nashua Senior High School, Nashua, NH, and in 2008 from Western New England College, Springfield, Massachusetts, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is employed by Permasteelisa North America in Windsor, Connecticut as a Payroll Coordinator and by Elite Fitness in Chicopee, Massachusetts as a Personal Trainer. Mr. Murphy graduated in 2004 from Immaculate Heart Central High School, Watertown, and in 2008 from Western New England College, Springfield, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management and Entrepreneurship. He is employed by Cintas Fire Protection, Pawtucket, Rhode Island as a Sales Consultant and is a Real Estate Investor in Western Massachusetts. A September 1, 2013 wedding is planned in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Posted: May 4, 2013
Engagement \| Barnes Corners Megan Vincent & John Olmstead
	With their parents, Megan Vincent and John Olmstead, of Barnes Corners announce their long anticipated engagement. Megan is the daughter of Donald and Lori Vincent. She graduated from Lowville Academy in 2009. Following graduation Megan went to SUNY Canton where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Megan is continuing her education via SUNY Canton’s online class options and will graduate in May 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Investigation and a minor in Homeland Security. John is the son of Larry Olmstead and Jennifer Olmstead. He also graduated from Lowville Academy in 2009 and then went to SUNY Potsdam for a semester where he played Lacrosse for the Bears. He then transferred to SUNY Canton to take advantage of their Criminal Justice program, and in 2011 he graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is now employed at Schwan’s as a food delivery driver. Megan and John have known each other since middle school at LACS and have been together for over nine years. On April 29th, 2012, the couple welcomed a son, Nolan Lucas Olmstead and when they brought him home, John decided it was finally the perfect time to complete their family by proposing. A rustic outdoor celebration is planned for June 29, 2013 in Montague. Posted: May 4, 2013
Engagement \| Sandy Pond/Volney Catherine Stevens & Tony Cortese
	Mr. & Mrs. Ed Stevens of Sandy Pond and Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cortese of Volney announce the engagement of Catherine Stevens and Tony Cortese. Catherine is a 2003 graduate of Sandy Creek Central and a 2007 graduate of SUNY Potsdam with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She is currently employed by the Riverhouse in Pulaski and National Grid in Watertown. Tony is a 2006 graduate of G. Ray Bodley High School and a 2012 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He is currently employed by Fulton Companies in Pulaski. The couple resides in Pulaski with their beloved chocolate lab, Hunter. A June 29, 2013 wedding and reception will be held at the Sandy Pond Sportsmans Association. Posted: May 1, 2013
Class Reunions
Watertown High School Class of 1963
	The Watertown High School Class of 1963 will be holding their 50th reunion. It will be held August 2nd & 3rd. August 2ndwill be held at the Italian American Club on Bellow Ave. It will be a combined event with the IHA class of 1963. The events will be informal and the dress attire will be casual. Friday night from 6:00-8:00 pm hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost is $20 per person. There is golf outing at Highland Meadows on Saturday @ 9 AM. Pay at the course. Saturday night the WHS Class will meet at the Elks Club on Bradley St at 6 PM. After an hour mixing, there will be dinner, followed with music by Bob Watts. Saturday night is $30 per person. RSVP’s for either or both nights should be sent to Stephanie Halferty at 286 Thompson Blvd, Watertown, NY 13601. Graduates of 1962 & 1964 are invited to join us. The Committee for the WHS Class of 1963 is seeking your help in finding our missing classmates. If you know the whereabouts or any information of any of the following names, please contact one of following committee members, either by email or phone: Don Godfrey at dgodfrey@rochester.rr.com or (585-533-9285) or Martha Shannon Lava at lavalava@verizon.net or (315-782-4323). Your help is greatly appreciated. Carol M Aubin, Donald F Ball, Mary E Doran (Brisban), See Foo Chan (Koppen), Sharon A Collins, Charles Richard Cotner, Joanne M Dalton, Jack R Dingman, Elizabeth S Dobbs (Hanni), Robert W Griffin, Sharon L Hamblen, Diane M Hamilton (Killilea), Diane F Hunter, Sandra L Lake (Docteur), Richard D Lavetsky, Jack R Machon, Mary L Mancari, Beverly A Marshall, Antonette O’Dette (Prince), William J Peters, Carol E Premo, Mary E Stafford, Paul J Tapley, James R Taylor, Thelmajane Updyke (Briddle), Connie J Westcott, and Pricsilla A York (Carleton).
Indian River Central School Class of 1988
	Indian River Class of 1988 - 25th Class Reunion Saturday, July 13th 6-11pm Otter Creek Winery Pavilion, Rudes Rd. Philadelphia, NY $15 per person includes food and great music from the 80's DJ begins at 6:30pm Cash bar available. A tour of the high school will be given at 4:30pm Please send RSVP and payment to Elizabeth Culbertson, 33534 Irish Ave., Philadelphia, NY 13673 by June 30th. Any questions email at elizculbertson@msn.com Pass the word along to others as we have many people we do not have current addresses for.
Carthage Central School Class of 1983
	Carthage Central High School Class of 1983, 30th Reunion will be held the weekend of July 26, 2013. J uly 26th: Ice Breaker at Jose O'Connor's (Keddy's) State St., Carthage from 7 pm - ? July 27th: Dessert and Dancing at the Elk's Club, Fulton St., Carthage from 7 pm - ? Music by DJ Zappit $10 per person. Please make checks payable to Kellie O'Connor and send to: PO Box 189 Deferiet, NY 13628. Further event information can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/572178679472211/ No mailings will be made, so please pass the information on to all classmates!
Thousand Islands Central School Class of 1993
	The Thousand Islands High School Class of 1993 will be holding their 20th year class reunion on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Bella's, 602 Riverside Drive, Clayton. Beginning at 6pm, mix and mingle and catch up with old friends and classmates. $40 per person. Tickets available at the door. Buffet, Live Entertainment, Cash Bar Available. Please RSVP by June 14, 2013 via email ticlassof93@gmail.com or by calling 315-778-8546. We are still searching for classmates, so please pass the word. Email or call if you have information on: Jonathan Canell, Paul Eberhart, Jennifer Humphrey, Erik Jones, Tammy McGovern, Kara Neary, Steven Rios, Sarah Scott and Rockey Smith.
General Brown High School Class of 1993
	General Brown Class of 1993 Twenty Year Reunion, The Boathouse, Sackets Harbor, Saturday July 13 at 6 p.m. Please remit $25.00 per person to: Brandi Lawlee McConnell 22525 NYS RTE 342 Watertown, NY 13601 Also; Email any questions to: kpnurse@twcny.rr.com (Kristin Paige Ward) wayneandbrandi33@yahoo.com (Brandi Lawlee McConnell) See FB page General Brown Class of 1993
Watertown High School Class of 2003
	WHS Class of 2003 10th year Reunion, Sat. Aug. 17 th Savory Downtown 7-? (the old Carriage House Restaurant). $35 per person Please visit our facebook page for event information and payment information https://www.facebook.com/ WatertownClassOf2003Reunion Payment must be received by: July 17, 2013. We can’t wait to see you there! Please bring photos and memories to share!
Lowville Academy & Central School Class of 1973
	The Lowville Academy and Central School Class of 1973 is planning a 40th reunion on Friday, September 20th, 2013. The reunion will be held at Tug Hill Vineyards at 6:00 pm and will be a casual get together that includes a picnic dinner and a cash bar. Invitations were sent out at the end of April, however, many invitations were returned due to wrong addresses. The Reunion Committee is seeking your help in finding our missing classmates. If you have contact information for any of the following people, please email Tootie Schell Lyons at dlyons55@nycap.rr.com Patricia Werely Powis, Rose Kaler Lacomb, Laura Parry, John Lyndaker, Trisha McNamee, Paul Edick, Erwin Simmons, Don Der, Colleen Blair Egnaczyk, Ricky Babcock, Thomas Makuch, Michele Andre, Cindy Rudd Regner, Donna Tabolt, Michelle Briot, Cathy Sweeney Enslow, Kevin Gudridge, Joyce Brown, Jeff Graham, Peggy Gardner Hirschey, Laura Kriwox Jantzi, William Kielman, Steve Kotel, Mike Marolf, Bonnie Campany Morrison, Helen Ashline Sears, Margaret Shafer, Rosemary Williams Sweredoski, Mark Washburn, and Leslie Veres.
General Brown High School Class of 1963
	The General Brown High School Class of 1963 will be holding their 50th reunion. It will be held at the Brownville Legion pavilion on July 13, 2013, starting at 2 pm with DJ until 5pm. At 5:30 pm we will be serving a chicken BBQ with baked beans, salt potatoes, mac salad, rolls and cake. At 6pm the “Zebra Mussels” band will entertain us until 9 or ?. Cost is $25 per person. We would also invite anyone else from the Class of 62 or 64 who would like to join us. You may also have Chicken BBQ for $25, or for $10 join us for music and fun. Contact Mike Doney , 22000 Doney Dr, Watertown, NY 13601, cell 315-783-8837, or at MIKEDONEY@aol.com or Donna Doldo, 631 West Prospect St., Watertown, NY, 13601, cell: 315-767-9593, or at ddoldo2@twcny.rr.com
South Jefferson Central Class of 1983
	The South Jefferson Class of 1983 will be holding their 30th Reunion the weekend of August 2 and August 3, 2013. August 2, 2013 - A social gathering will be at the Adams Country Club, Route 11 Adams, from 8:00 p.m. til ??? Cost is on your own. August 3, 2013 - Weather permitting golf at the Cold Springs Golf Course, Mannsville - tee time 9:00 a.m. (Green fees on your own.) and a casual evening of dinner and dancing at the Adams American Legion, Main Street, Adams. Registration and Class Update forms can be found at http://sjcsclassof83.wix.com/sjcs-class-of-83 Please refer to the Calendar for important information (July & August)
Watertown High School Class of 1983
	WHS Class of 1983 30th Reunion, Sat. Aug. 3rd 6:00-?, Savory Downtown (the old Carriage House Restaurant) $20 pp Includes appetizers and entertainment by our own Mike Bova Comedian! Live music entertainment to follow! Please make checks out to: WHS Class of 1983 Chana Habib Fay 123 Cedar St Watertown, NY 13601 Payment must be received by: July 23, 2013. Paypal also accepted! We can’t wait to see you there! Please bring photos and memories to share!
Thousand Islands Central School Class of 1983
	Thousand Islands High School Class of 1983 will be celebrating their 30th reunion on Saturday July 20, 2013 at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton starting at 4 pm. This will be an adult only event. Dinner will be a Guide’s Shore Dinner at the cost of $25.00 per person, BYOB. Reservations and payments can be made to Classic Island Cruises 36418 Pelow Rd Clayton, NY 13624. Email at TIreunion83@yahoo.com or visit us on Facebook at TI Reunion
South Jefferson Central School Class of 1983
	The South Jefferson Class of 1983 will be holding its 30th reunion the weekend of August 2 and August 3, 2013. August 2, 2013 - A social gathering will be at the Adams Country Club, Route 11 Adams, from 8:00 p.m. til ??? Cost is on your ownAugust 3, 2013 - Weather permitting golf at the Cold Springs Golf Course, Mannsville - tee time 9:00 a.m. (Green fees on your own.) and a casual evening of dinner and dancing at the Adams American Legion, Main Street, Adams. Registration and Class Update forms can be found at http://sjcsclassof83.wix.com/sjcs-class-of-83 Please refer to the Calendar for important information (July & August).
Watertown High School Class of 1978
	The Watertown High Class of 1978 will be celebrating their 35th class reunion this summer. This event will be held at The Savory (the former Carriage House) on Washington Street in Watertown on Saturday, July 13, 2013. This event will be informal and the dress attire will be casual. From 6:00-8:00 pm hors d'oeuvres will be served with a small fee. At 8:00 pm one of Watertown's finest musicians, Marc Chauvette will be playing. Any questions please email John Doe at JohnCDoe1@aol.com
Immaculate Heart Central Class of 1983
	Immaculate Heart Central Class of 1983 reunion, July 19, 2013, Time Warp Tavern, 302 State Street, Watertown, 7:00 p.m. Informal Get Together, July 20, 2013 - Dinner Cruise onboard Uncle Sam Boat Tours departing from James Street in downtown Alexandria Bay at 7:00 p.m. Transportation to and from Alexandria Bay leaving Watertown at 5:00 p.m. from Savory located at the Best Western Hotel, Washington Street. Bus will return immediately after the cruise. Please contact Kim Surace Taylor @ ktaylor822@gmail.com if you will be riding the bus. The dinner cruise is priced at $39.95 per person and includes the cruise, buffet dinner, live entertainment. Beverage service on a cash basis. Please call Uncle Sam Boat Tours direct at (315) 482-2611 to make your reservations for you and your guest. Please identify yourself as a member of the IHC Class of '83 to be sure everyone will be seated together Payment is taken at time of reservation by credit card; we accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Individual cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance with full refund. RSVP by June 21, 2013.
Carthage Central School Class of 1988
	Carthage Central High School Class of 1988 25th reunion will be held July 20, 2013 at Bassett-Baxter American Legion Post 789, 415 West St, Carthage. Cocktails 6pm-7pm Buffett dinner 7pm-8:30pm Music by ZAPET starting at 9pm $25.00 per person Please RSVP with payment by 6/20/13 to: Jennifer LaClair 24874 CTY RT 16 Evans Mills, NY 13637 For questions or additional information please contact: jennifer.b.laclair.civ@mail.mil or jeanijewett@icloud.com Check us out on Facebook @Carthage Central High School Class of 1988. We are still searching for classmates, so please pass the word. If you have addresses of any classmates, please email to either address and we will send them the invitation.
Carthage Central School Combined 1968-1974
	1st Annual Combined class reunion for Carthage Central classes of 1968-1974. July 6th at the Tug Hill Winery, Yancey Road Lowville, 6:00-cocktail hour followed by a buffet dinner at 7:00. Music by Zappit DJ. $35 per person prepaid by June 15th. Ice breaker on Friday evening, July at Jose O’Connors (formerly Keddys). Come and enjoy seeing your classmates and help make this an annual event. Other classes are welcome to attend.Responses and questions can be sent to haffinati1@gmail.com
Watertown High School Class of 1963
	The Committee for the WHS Class of 1963 is seeking your help in finding our missing classmates. If you know the whereabouts or any information of any of the following names, please contact one of following committee members, either by email or phone: Don Godfrey at dgodfrey@rochester.rr.com or (585-533-9285), or Martha Shannon Lava at or (315-782-4323). Your help is greatly appreciated. Carol M Aubin, Donald F Ball, Mary E Doran (Brisban), Sharon L Caperton (Werner), See Foo Chan (Koppen), Sharon A Collins, Charles Richard Cotner, Joanne M Dalton, Jack R Dingman, Elizabeth S Dobbs (Hanni), Robert W Griffin, Sharon L Hamblen, Diane M Hamilton (Killilea), Diane F Hunter, Sandra L Lake (Docteur), Richard D Lavetsky, Jack R Machon, Mary L Mancari, Beverly A Marshall, Robert H Miller, Kathleen A Moore (Connerty), Antonette O’Dette (Prince), William J Peters, Carol E Premo, Mary E Stafford, Paul J Tapley, James R Taylor, Thelmajane Updyke (Briddle), Connie J Westcott, and Pricsilla A York (Carleton).
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