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Girl Scouts Donate to Backpack Program
 

 

Posted: February 3, 2012

South Jefferson Brownie Troop #3 is working on a money management badge. The girls learned to shop with a budget and all the items, along with some girl scout cookies will be donated to the South Jefferson Backpack Program.

South Jeff Senior Student Honored
 

 Pictured (L-R): Pat Conners (Coach), Mitchell Modlin (Scholar-athlete), Randy Fuller (Coach)

 

Posted: February 3, 2012

Mitchell Modlin was recognized as scholar athlete on January 29th, 2012 at the Turning Stone resort. Along with 70 other athletes from high school and college in Central New York, he was recognized for his accomplishments both on and off the football field. He was awarded a certificate for Scholar-Athlete and a scholarship for $500. Mitchell is a senior at South Jefferson Central School. He is a three sport varsity athlete and is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Celebrating his accomplishments with him at the dinner were his parents - Greg & Karrie Modlin, his brother - Cody Modlin, Jeff & Karen Laflamme, Amanda Roberts, Coaches and their spouses - Pat & Kris Conners and Randy & Anne Fuller.

JCC Honors Program Students
 

Patricia Moulton

Shannon Burdick

Posted: February 3, 2012

Patricia J. Moulton and Shannon L. Burdick are the featured Jefferson Community College Honors Program students for the weeks of January 23, 2012 and January 30, 2012, respectively.

Originally from Midland Park, New Jersey, Patricia Moulton now lives in Belleville, New York and is majoring in criminal justice at Jefferson Community College. For her Honors Option in Math 125 Intermediate Algebra, Moulton recently completed an analysis of the declination of honey bees using algebraic scatterplots to extrapolate data. After earning her associate of science degree from Jefferson, Moulton would like to work in an administrative capacity for the New York State Unified Court System as a court assistant.

Originally from Camden, New York, Shannon Burdick now lives in Altmar, New York and is majoring in human services at Jefferson Community College. For her Honors Option in PSY 220 Child and Adolescent Development, Burdick designed a developmental learning toy for children and created a marketing plan for how the toy would be sold. After earning her associate degree from Jefferson, Burdick plans to transfer to Cazenovia College. Ultimately, she would like to work as a social worker for foster children.

The Jefferson Community College Honors Program offers students with exceptional academic skills the opportunity to receive enriched instruction within their current program of study. For the Honors Program, students select three courses within their curriculum, and enhance them as Honors Options. The option is based on a project agreed to by the student and a faculty member willing to work closely with the student to provide a unique and rewarding experience. Students also take the Honors Seminar, a unique inter-disciplinary course open only to program participants. The Seminar examines a single theme each semester and features guest speakers from a variety of disciplines and often includes some sort of field experience. Successful program participants earn a prestigious Honors Graduate designation on their academic transcript for each Honors Option course. Students demonstrating excellent academic achievement in high school or who have completed 12 credit hours of college coursework are invited to apply for admission to the Honors Program. For more information, please visit http://www.sunyjefferson.edu  or contact Honors Program coordinator, Michael Avery, at mavery@sunyjefferson.edu  or 315-786-2444.

Warner is JCC Athlete of the Week
 

 

Posted: February 1, 2012

Sophomore Guard, Adam R. Warner, of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) Men’s Basketball team was named JCC athlete of the week for the week ending January 29, 2012. JCC's athlete of the week program is sponsored by Victory Promotions. Warner, a 2008 graduate of General Brown High School, is majoring in Humanities and Social Sciences at Jefferson. Warner’s accomplishments on the court this past week include an explosive defensive effort against North Country Community College, holding one of the saint’s players that averaged 16 points a game to 4 points. Against Broome Community College, Adam took 4 charges, leading Jefferson to a 2-0 record for the week.

Five Below Raises Funds for CAPC
 

 

Posted: January 26, 2012

Retailer Five Below partnered with the Community Action Planning Council on a unique fundraiser during which customers presented specially-designed flyers that designated 10% of their total purchases in support of the agency. Pete Matthewson, general manager for Watertown’s Five Below store, recently visited the Community Action Planning Council and presented a check to Dawn Cole, deputy director.
 

Lincoln Documents Restored
 

The donors that made it all possible: Standing in front of the newly restored Lincoln documents  (from left to right): Anne Davis Regent of the LeRay de Chaumont Chapter of the DAR, Martha Crapser State Vice Regent for the DAR- New York State, Bill Wood Director of the Jefferson County Historical Society,  Beth Linderman , and Dr. Robert Kimball. (Not pictured: Leela Aitcheson Grant Sponsor, Le Ray de Chaumont Chapter of DAR, Lisa Weber of Timeless Frames, and Dr. Andrew Crossley.)

 

Posted: January 26, 2012

In February of 2011, the Jefferson County Historical Society exhibited its collection of historic presidential documents. Included in the exhibition were two documents signed by Abraham Lincoln that needed extensive conservation work. Members of the community stepped forward and with their financial support, the museum was able to have these documents restored and preserved for the future generations.

In celebration of the documents’ return, the museum is exhibiting them in a new exhibition called Gems that opened January 19, 2012. The documents will be on display alongside other rarely seen objects of the JCHS collection. From a 19th century typewriter intricately inlaid with mother of pearl, to beautiful oil paintings, and Confederate war bonds to the weapon used in an infamous Sackets Harbor murder, a print of the 1831 voyage of the first locomotive and train of passenger cars to run in New York State, a 1607 Mariner’s Map, a 1806 military tribunal document signed by Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, an 1864 rifle-musket, original china from the Paddock Mansion and more. You won’t believe the treasures that are living in the museum’s collection! The exhibit will also feature a space devoted to new accessions- a select number of recent donations that have been accepted into the museum’s collection. Updated quarterly, this exhibit is sure to keep you surprised.

A special thank you to all who contributed to the conservation fund, especially Dr. Robert Kimball, Beth Linderman, Lisa Weber of Timeless Frames, Dr. Andrew Crossley & Family, and the Daughters of the American Revolution (LeRay de Chaumont Chapter and the National Committee) who awarded the museum a matching grant to help cover the conservation costs! For more information call the museum at 782-3491.
 

Women's Council of Realtors
Makes Gift to Victims Assistance Center
 

 

Posted: January 26, 2012

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, on behalf of the Women's Council of Realtors Tri-County NY Chapter, 2012 President Lisa L'Huillier presented a check in the amount of $1000 to Elaina Marra, Executive Director of Victims Assistance Center.

The presentation was made during a membership orientation luncheon at Ives Hill Country Club. Members and sponsors of the local chapter worked on several events in 2011 to help raise the money to donate to the Victims Assistance Center. The organization of 35 members will be working on a golf tournament June 8th at Highland Meadows, Watertown to benefit Family Counseling Service as well as a fashion show in August that will benefit the Urban Mission.

YMCA Winter League Champions
 

 

Posted: January 23, 2012

Pictured are the Winter Session I U16 girls division soccer champions at Fairgrounds YMCA.

Front row: Alina Quintana, Kylie Hanni, Kate Hanni, McKenna Guarasce; second row: Darby Leaf, Miranda Edick, Zoe Stuckey, Hannah Horth, Mikaela Rutter, Ashley Wood, Mykaila Mayne; back: Coach Derek Pitkin.

Kinney Drugs Donates to
Children's Miracle Network
 

 

Posted: January 22, 2012

The Kinney Drugs Foundation presented the Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York at Samaritan Medical Center with a donation of $100,000 last year. For over 20 years Kinney Drugs and the Kinney Drugs Foundation has donated over 1.4 million dollars, making them the number one supporter of CMN.

Kinney Drugs stores in Watertown and surrounding communities conducted several successful in-store fundraisers during the six week period and their annual Children’s Charity Event that ultimately added to the $100,000 donation. Pictured are: Thomas Carman (left), Samaritan Medical Center President & CEO; Penny Perrone-Gray, Kinney Drugs Foundation Administrator; Jocelyn D. Mejias, Children’s Miracle Network of NNY Director; Mark Brackett, Kinney Drugs Foundation President; and Elizabeth Fipps, Samaritan Medical Center Foundation Executive Director.

Watertown Rapids Take Second Place
 

 

Posted: January 19, 2012

The Watertown Rapids Pee Wee Hockey Team (12 and under) recently took second place in the Mike Hazen Memorial Tournament in Ogdensburg.

While the boys are proud of their tournament showing, the team's proudest moment of the weekend, and probably of the season, came in their hard-fought game against a very tough South Grenville Rangers team, from Ontario. The Rapids found themselves behind by 5 goals in the second period, but never gave up and came back to win the game by a score of 9 to 8. This game earned them a spot in the championship, which they lost to the host team from Ogdensburg.

Pictured from left to right, back to front are: (back row) Preston Siegfried, Abe Poku, Trevor Christopher, Danny Harvill, Matthew "Jelly" Granger, Trevor Cervini, (front row) John Moore, Brennan Ash, Blake Massey, Dakota Phaneuf and Cory Rutherford. Coaches are Don Rutherford, Jon Christopher, Matt Cervini and Dave Phaneuf.

Mason Named Partner at
Aubertine and Currier
 

 

Posted: January 19, 2012

Aubertine and Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors, PLLC would like to congratulate Annette M. Mason, P.E. for being named partner effective January 1, 2012. Mrs. Mason joined the firm in 2000 and has over eighteen years of experience in the structural engineering field.

Since joining the firm in 2000, Mrs. Mason has handled all structural engineering needs for every project handled by Aubertine and Currier. Most recently, Mrs. Mason’s projects include the new administrative and residential building for Hospice of Jefferson County, a new Land Port of Entry facility for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and several projects on Fort Drum.

NJCAA Region III Athlete of the Week
 

 

Posted: January 19, 2012

Sophomore guard, Jabriel M. Blue, of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) men’s basketball team was named NJCAA Region III athlete of the week for the week ending January 17, 2012. Jabriel, a 2010 graduate of Wings Academy, is majoring in Criminal Justice at Jefferson. Blue led the Cannoneers to a 2-1 record this week averaging 24.7 points per game, 7.7 rebounds per game, and 2 assists per game, shooting 53% from the field. His week was highlighted by a 35 point, 7 rebound, 4 assist game in a win over Broome CC and a 29 point, 13 rebound game in the team’s win over Finger Lakes CC. Jabriel also scored is 1,000 point in Tuesday’s game against Cayuga Community College.

Knickerbocker Cub Scouts Donate Toys
 

 

Posted: January 17, 2012

Cub Scout Pack 496 based out of Knickerbocker Elementary in Watertown, participated in a toy drive for the Samaritan Medical Center pediatric department. The Cub Scouts and their families donated close to 100 gifts to Gayle Jech, MS, RN Nurse Manager of SMC Maternal/Child Health Department.

Teens for Miracles Fashion Show
 

 

Posted: January 17, 2012

“Teens for Miracles” – a charity fashion show, hosted by Miss Thousand Islands 2012, Allison Carlos, will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2 p.m., at Savory Downtown at the Best Western in Watertown. A donation of $10 will be requested at the door – to benefit Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York.

The fashion show features over 50 local area high school teens who volunteer their time to model some of the latest prom and party styles from A Touch of Grace and Nelson’s Tuxedo and Formal. Teens will show off their swagger on the runway with contemporary music provided by For Pete’s Sake Entertainment. There will also be give-a-ways including a gown from A Touch of Grace, a silent auction and much more. Also performing during the show will be Ticia Mara’s Stagenotes musical group.

The fashion show has raised close to $8,000 since 2008 thanks to A Touch of Grace, the teens who volunteer, the sponsors, and everyone who attends the show. To watch a video from last year’s Teens for Miracles Fashion Show go to the following link on YouTube titled “A Touch of Grace Fashion Show”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iwON0UQwUs&feature=player_detailpage

For more information please contact Kathy at A Touch of Grace, 788-6164 or the CMN Office at 785-4053.
 

Kelso Athlete of the Week at JCC
 

 

Posted: January 17, 2012

Sophomore center, Thomas M. Kelso, of the Jefferson Community College (JCC) men’s basketball team was named JCC athlete of the week for the week ending January 15, 2012. JCC's athlete of the week program is sponsored by Victory Promotions. Thomas, a 2009 graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy, is majoring in individual studies at Jefferson. Kelso’s accomplishments on the court this past week include averaging 22 points and 15 rebounds per game including having 32 points, 21 rebounds against Broome Community College.

General Brown Champs
 

 

Posted: January 16, 2012

The General Brown Youth won the Battle of the Belts. Scotty Bluto won the 95 lb. division and Kyle O'Connor won the 132 lb. division, capping an undefeated season at 25-0.

NNY All-Starz Compete
 

 

Posted: January 16, 2012

NNY All-Starz Cheerleading Team competed in the Cheer Ltd. Soffe Championships in Rochester on January 15, 2012. Co-Ed Senior team and the All-Girl Senior team placed 1st. In March both teams will compete at Nationals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nikki Hutchison (Rodman) and Andrea Faris (Pulaski) both advanced to the semi-finals of the National Cheerleader of the Year competition. National Cheerleader of the Year selection is based upon cheerleading skills, grades, community work, leadership and public speaking skills.

 NNY All- Starz athletes practice at the Watertown Fairgrounds YMCA teams and are made up of elite athletes from Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Oswego Counties. NNY teams are under the direction of Jenn Dindl-Neff & Carol Brown.

Watertown Savings Bank Donates
$27,000 to United Way
 

 

Posted: January 13, 2012

Watertown Savings Bank’s RoAnn Dermady presents a check on behalf of the Bank in the amount of $27,000 to Jayne Graves of the United Way of NNY. The Bank makes a corporate donation to the United Way of NNY each year as well as its annual support of numerous charitable organizations throughout Jefferson County.

Kinney Drugs Foundation
Supports Children's Clinic
 

 

Posted: January 12, 2012

Brian Dykeman, Kinney’s Central Regional Manager (left), and Penny Perrone-Gray Kinney Drugs Foundation Administrator (right) recently presented a check to North Country Children’s Clinic Director of Development Jennifer Hodge (center) to support the agency’s efforts to provide medical and dental care for uninsured children. The check represents proceeds from Kinney’s Annual Children’s Charity Event of which North Country Children’s Clinic has been a beneficiary since 1998.

“Kinney Drugs and the Kinney Drugs Foundation is one of The Children’s Clinic’s staunchest supporters,” said Aileen Martin, Executive Director. “They have provided us with more than $420,000 over our 40 year history. Their support makes it possible for us to provide care to many of the most vulnerable children in our area.”
 

Garrett Loomis Scholarship Fund Gift
 

Pictured (L-R): Roger Brunet, Mike VanNess, Kelly Sova and Kip Bachar.
 

Posted: January 10, 2012

This is the 2nd year money has been raised for the Garrett W. Loomis scholarship fund. In September, Sharon Thornber organized the 2nd annual Garrett W. Loomis Golf Tournament. 104 golfers participated in a golf tournament at Highland Meadows Golf Club which raised a total of $4,957.22. The funds raised at this golf tournament are split evenly between the Scholarship fund and the Firemen’s fund in Garrett’s name. In October, the Sackets Harbor Fire Dept. hosted its 2nd annual Run4Garrett in which 250 racers braved frigid temperatures and raised $4,035.37. On behalf of Sharon Thornber, Run4Garrett and the SHFD, Kelly Sova and Mike VanNess presented the scholarship committee with a check for a total of $6,513.98.

Cape Vincent American Legion Auxiliary
Thanksgiving Basket Winner
 

 

Posted: January 9, 2012

The Cape Vincent John C. Londraville American Legion Auxiliary unit #832 announces the Teresa Orvis of Cape Vincent as the winner of the Thanksgiving Basket Drawing on November 19, 2011. The winning ticket was drawn by new Auxiliary member, Mary (Mason) Quinata, who now lives in Colorado, but was visiting family locally for the holiday. The basket was picked up by Teresa and Mickey Orvis' two daughters, Michelle and Meghan. (shown in picture attached). They were SO excited as was the entire Auxiliary unit with about $240 raised for community activities in and around Cape Vincent.

JCC Express Receives Award
 

 Pictured (l-r): Jill M. Pippin, dean for Continuing Education; Whitney Snyder, coordinator of community services; Todd M. Parody, technical specialist; and Andrea C. Pedrick, coordinator of community services.
 

Posted: January 6, 2012

On November 10, 2011 Jefferson Community College’s (JCC) Jefferson Express received the James C. Hall Jr. Exemplary Program Award in the non-credit program development category at the Continuing Education Association of New York annual conference.

The award was presented to Jefferson’s Continuing Education Division which administers the Jefferson Express mobile computer training lab program. The James C. Hall Exemplary Program Award is conferred annually to one outstanding New York State based program that has demonstrated creativity, success and innovation and may have provided a new direction for an institution or allowed an institution to serve a new population. Jefferson Express, launched in February 2011, delivers professional training through non-credit workshops to small, rural communities within the College’s 3147 square mile Jefferson and Lewis County service area.

Workshops, designed to help area residents improve their digital literacy skills to find employment and further the training and development of those currently employed, are held in community buildings, libraries, high schools and businesses, to name a few. Jefferson Express arrives on site complete with 15 laptops with internet capability, instructor and technical support. Workshop topics include, but are not limited to, resume building, computer basics, job readiness, web design as well as customized topics based on needs of the local community and businesses. “Jefferson Express has impacted many residents in rural communities who have little to no broadband internet access,” says Jill M. Pippin, dean for Continuing Education at JCC. “Residents are now able to access and learn about technology to better themselves and their future as they seek employment and knowledge about these tools.” Since its inception, Jefferson Express has attained over 686 enrollments at 67 sites across Jefferson and Lewis counties. Most Jefferson Express workshops cost $5. Funding for Jefferson Express is provided by a grant administered by the New York State Library and executed by Jefferson Community College. The grant is part of a $9.5 million grant obtained by New York as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Public Computing Centers category nationwide.
 

Warrant Officer Association Raises
Funds For Children’s Home
 

 

Posted: January 5, 2012

The Thousand Islands Chapter of the Warrant Officers Association, Fort Drum, recently raised $1,600 for the Children’s Home of Jefferson County with a 5K race held at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

CW2 Robert P. Sullivan organized the event while serving in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. During his off duty hours, he raised the funds by selling run T-shirts to fellow soldiers participating in the event held in August 2011. The T-shirts were collected, packaged and shipped from Fort Drum to Afghanistan by W01 Daniel Lobue.

The donation was recently presented to Children’s Home of Jefferson County Director of Community Services, Matthew Elliott. Also on hand for the presentation were John G. Hardy, Thousand Islands Warrant Officers Association Secretary, and Mrs. Shelly D. Sullivan.
 

Massena Fire Department to
Host Fort Drum Mountaineers

 

Posted: January 3, 2012

On February 4, 2011 come out and support the Fort Drum Mountaineers and the Massena Fire Department as they battle to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).

Game starts at 7p m. .at the Massena Arena on State Highway 37 in Massena. $5 Donation at the door for admission.

WWP began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back to civilian life.

Tens of thousands of Wounded Warriors and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs designed to nurture the mind and body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.
 

South Jeff Senior Dinner
 

 

Posted: January 3, 2012

On December 18, 2011 the SJ Chamber of Commerce Volunteers prepared and delivered approximately 300 turkey dinners to Senior Citizens and Shut ins in the SJ area. This 30th year was in memory of Helen Whitney who started the tradition.
 

Indian River Lakes Conservancy
Celebrates Winter
 

 

Posted: January 3, 2012

Would you like to get your family outdoors on a winter's weekend afternoon to experience a slice of the North Country's woods and lakes? The Indian River Lakes Conservancy invites the public to celebrate winter at its first annual Winter Family Outing on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 12 to 3 p.m. at its Grand Lake Reserve.

The Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC) is a non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving the unique natural resources of the Indian River Lakes region of Northern NY State. Among its current holdings is the Grand Lake Reserve, a 1000 acre tract bordering on two Indian River Lakes, Butterfield and Grass, where volunteers of the IRLC Stewardship Committee have built and maintain over 5 miles of trails which are available for public use year-round.

At 1 p.m. on the 28th, two separate naturalist-led hikes will take place on two of these trails, one on snowshoes, and one on cross country skis (or both by foot in the absence of snow). Kim Cullen, Director of Wellesley Island State Park's Minna Anthony Nature Center, will be on hand to lead the snow-shoe hike and provide a limited number of snow shoes to lend. Nature photo-journalist Vici Diehl will lead the cross country ski tour. Throughout the afternoon, hot cocoa and snacks will be served around a warming fire.

To join the festivities take Cottage Hill Road from the village of Redwood (3 miles) and bear left to follow Burns Road 1.75 miles to a parking area. Bring your spirit of adventure, skis and snow shoes. For more information contact Jeff Garvey at 315-782-3319. To learn more about the IRLC and the Grand Lake Preserve, visit www.indianriverlakes.org