July 2013 - Watertown Daily Times
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July 2013 - Watertown Daily Times
Vacation Guide Presented by Northern New York Newspapers Supplement To: • Sunday Advance-News • Malone Telegram • Brockville Recorder & Times • Cornwall Standard Freeholder July 2013 E E Enjoy Summer on the River SAFELY FR Share a summer of fun swimming, boating, and fishing on the rivers. But Brookfield encourages everyone to wear a life jacket when remember that the rivers can be dangerous, and that conditions can change recreating on or near the water. Always check water conditions quickly and without notice. Avoid dams and structures, such as powerhouses before you recreate. One source is www.h2oline.com. and electrical substations. Observe all signage, warning signals, sirens and www.brookfieldrenewable.com barriers. Remember to WEAR IT NEW YORK! © 2012 Brookfield PAGE 2 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Bassmasters Elite In Waddington Aug.8-11 WADDINGTON - The largest eastwest river in North America will be the scene of the seventh stop of the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series -- and friends from Canada are on the top of the guest list. The Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at the St. Lawrence River takes place at Waddington, New York, USA, from August 8 to 11. The world’s top 100 bass anglers will compete for more than $650,000 in prizes in this next-to-last Elite Series stop and the only one in the northeast this year. The mighty St. Lawrence is not only known for its legendary-size fish, but also is known as the Fourth Coast because of its proximity to Canada, our neighbor to the north. Two international bridges -- at Massena, NY and Ogdensburg, NY -- are each about 30 minutes from Waddington. This Elite contest will have some international flair, welcoming guests from across the border to participate in the week-long festivities developed around this high stakes bass fishing event. A Hospitality Tent, American-Canadian Wounded Warrior Fishing Tournament, and even the daily singing of Canada’s national anthem are just some of the event’s features that have been designed with our closest neighbors in mind. The Elite Series’ longtime emcee, Canadian angler Dave Mercer, is expect- ed to be on hand all four days, along with Canada’s other favorite fisherman, “Big” Jim McLaughlin of “Just Fishing” fame. Canada’s veterans are especially invited Ready The Fishing Caps And Cowboy Hats An “American Idol” finalist, a charttopping singer described as country music’s “Gen-Y family man,” and Central New York’s most popular country band will take the stage on consecutive days of the Bassmaster Elite Series Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at the St. Lawrence River in Waddington this August. Bucky Covington, a best-selling country singer and finalist in Season Five of Fox-TV’s “American Idol,” will perform on Friday, August 9, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jason Michael Carroll, whose first album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, will perform on Saturday, August 10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. And Chris Taylor and the Custom Taylor Band, last year voted Best Country Band by Syracuse New Times, will play on Sunday, August 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. All three concerts take place in Whittaker Park in Waddington. They’re part of the Tastes and Talents of the North Country Festival that will run concurrently with the Bassmaster tournament happening August 8 to 11. Like virtually all of the Festival activities, the concerts are free of charge to the public – though not to the Village of Waddington, host of the national fishing tournament. Local organizers believe that having Covington and Carroll – as well as the popular regional country band led by Chris Taylor – will serve to further boost crowd numbers. Local talent will be represented too. Performances are on tap from the Backroad Bluegrass Band, Crunchenstein, the See Fishing On Page 3 to attend on Military Appreciation Day, Saturday, August 10. And the entire event is about more than fishing: running concurrently with the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown will be a “Tastes and Talents of the North Country” festival scheduled on the Waddington riverfront. Just announced as part of that festival: country music stars Bucky Covington and Jason Michael Carroll, who will give free concerts Friday and Saturday nights, respectively. Other activities during the festival include “The Hawg Trough,” a 50-foot mobile fish tank that will be filled with Warrior derby catches; a mobile fishing simulator that will allow people to “fight” trophy sport fish; and an interactive birds of prey demonstration. Helicopter rides, high-performance bass boat ride-alongs, canoe and kayak rentals, outstanding local musical talent, and so much more will also be taking place during the festival. For more information and full schedule, visit www.northcountrybass.com and see us on Facebook. For information on the wealth of fantastic fishing across the St. Lawrence River Valley in northern New York, visit www.fishcap.net . July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 3 Visit Canton To Enjoy, Bicycle, Walking Path CANTON - Visitors to a new-and-improved Canton bikepath will find new stretches of paving, making it easier to maneuver around the popular 5-kilometer walk. Located adjacent to the Partridge Run Fishing Continued From Page 2 Acoustic Brothers, Atomic Precipitation, Lacey Stoddard, Kaitlyn LaShomb, Troy O’Brien, and Nick Rycroft. Also, the Native North American Traveling College will be paying tribute to Native American culture through song and dance on the afternoon of Friday, August 9. The combination of the premier bass fishing tournament with a free Festival means that there is literally something for everyone during the four days of the Evan Williams Bourbon Showdown at the St. Lawrence River. Highlights include: * The chance to see 100 of the world’s best anglers compete for a first prize of $100,000 and an instant entry in the 2014 Bassmaster Classic out of Birmingham, Ala. * Some 100 vendors including artists, crafters, food and wine purveyors and producers, local services especially aimed at anglers, town and village Chambers of Com- “Come meet the girl Next door Josie” Golf Course, the bike path is a popular destination for cyclists, walkers, joggers and rollerbladers. Dogs are allowed on the path, with owners reminded to bring a bag to clean up after their pet. The scenic path winds through the woods and is open from sunrise to sunset. Depending on the season and the weather, visitors often see wildlife including a variety of birds, turtles, frogs and deer. merce, and community organizations. * Special features such as a kids’ corner; “The Hawg Trough,” a 50-foot mobile fish tank; a mobile fishing simulator that will allow people to “fight” trophy sport fish; a mobile fishing pond; and an interactive birds of prey show. A complete schedule will be released soon. For more information, visit northcountrybass.com. TIRE Sale!! ALL on TIRES SALE at COST!! It can be accessed from either State Street Road or Riverside Drive and plenty of parking is available. The bike path is frequently used by non-profit organizations for their fundraising walk/runs. The village owns the park and has received funding assistance from the Friends of Canton Trail Committee, a volunteer group that wants to make sure the path is maintained. An all-natural children’s play park is now located alongside the trail. Donations can be made to Friends of the Canton Trail, P.O. Box 651, Canton, NY 13617. Great! TIRE Selection Make Us Your Service Center For • Brakes • Mufflers • Tune-Up Air Conditioning • Oil Change • Shocks/Struts Open 25 Main St. Canton, NY 315.386-3734 19 Church St. Alex Bay, NY 315.482.2233 Sale Ends Aug. 15, 2013 Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Saturday 8 am-12 noon Bill’s Tire Center 1000 Paterson St. OGDENSBURG (315) 393-7660 PAGE 4 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Ogdensburg Zonta Club Antique, Artisan Show On Tap July 21 OGDENSBURG - Antique dealers and juried artisans are being sought for the Debbie Abel Antique & Artisan Show, now celebrating 39 years and sponsored by the Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club. The show is scheduled for July 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edgar A. Newell Golden Dome on State Street, Ogdensburg, and is prepared to offer up a spectacular show this year. This is one of the many exciting events of the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival. While many of the antique dealers who participate have been doing this show for years, the show has added several new vendors of items from a bygone era. This is the sixth year you will be able to find not only fine antique furniture, collectibles, glassware, forgotten artifacts, heirlooms, and objects d’art as well as the kinds of beautiful, one-of-a-kind, practical items lovers of antiques have come to expect at this show, but also quality hand-crafted products on the artisan side of the show; and you are just as likely to find something destined to become a cherished antique among the artisans. In an effort to keep from competing with the two-day craft show in the Lockwood Arena the same weekend, the Antique and Artisan Show committee has worked diligently to make the artisan portion of the show by invitation only. This allows them to “jury” the show by allowing only those artisans whose work and booth design they’ve seen to participate. Most all of the artisans are from St. Lawrence, Jefferson and Lewis counties and produce the beautiful work they do for a living. See the Ogdensburg Zonta Antique & Artisan Show Facebook page for updates. A silent auction, including items from vendors as well as outside businesses, is extremely popular. Several vendors will be demonstrating and Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club Past President and retired jeweler Sherin Cunningham will be offering free appraisals, and there is always a restful area to be found decorated with beautiful flowers and plants from Miller’s Greenhouse. Concessions will be available throughout the day, and admission is only $4. All proceeds benefit the Ogdensburg Zonta Club scholarships and community projects working to advance the status of women worldwide. If you are an antique dealer or a juried artisan wishing to participate in this year’s show, please email ogdensburgzonta@gmail.com or call 323-8075. My patients know that I’m here for them, and that I have support from specialists if need be. – Mark Hankins, NP Horse Shows In Ogdensburg The St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association has two shows scheduled this summer and one quarter horse show which organizers expect to draw riders from across the state and Canada. Show dates are July 21 and Aug. 24 with the quarter horse show scheduled for Sept. 1. Each show begins at 9 a.m. The shows will take place at 2000 Linden St. in Ogdensburg. “Our focus is on families and beginning riders,” Horse Show Secretary Mary C. Romeo said. Vice President Joan Dashnaw said the shows offer “a little bit of everything for everybody.” And they want spectators. The events are free of charge for anyone wanting to watch the shows, and refreshments and food will be available. The St. Lawrence Valley Horsemen’s Association is dedicated to training adults and young people about horsemanship. 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(Photo Submitted) Civil War Reenactment Weekend July 27-28 MASSENA - Yankees and Johnny Rebs will be at it again at the St. Lawrence County Historical Association’s annual Civil War Reenactment Weekend at Robert Moses State Park, Massena. The sights and sounds of the Civil War will fill the air at the 12th annual Civil War Reenactment Weekend July 27-28, sponsored by SeaComm Federal Credit Union. The Civil War Reenactment Weekend is part of the SLCHA’s Commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, which began in 1861. In addition to SeaComm Federal Credit Union, other sponsors include Gene and Connie Barto, and Niles Asset Management. Union and Confederate reenactors will stage mock battles, perform military drills, talk about camp life, and demonstrate such skills as coffin-making, cooking, cannon firing, and medical practices. There will be a fashion show of Civil Warera clothing, a basket auction, historical displays and period music. The St. Lawrence County Historical Association presents the weekend, which is hosted by the 2nd Michigan, Co. E Reenactment Unit. Admission is $4 per person per day, free for children 6 and under, maximum charge of $15 per vehicle. For more information, call SLCHA at 315-3868133, e-mail info@slcha.org, or visit the website at www.slcha.org The military camps are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Mock battles will be at 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Closing ceremonies will follow the Sunday battle. The Marine Corps League, St. Lawrence County Detachment 408 provides a food concession both days. Reenactors from New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Ontario and Quebec, Canada, are expected to attend, including, President Lincoln, several genSee Civil War On Page 6 Your Next Golf Destination Three Great Courses! One Low Price! 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The Blade Runner and Pack Rat’s Den of Hagaman, NY, will be new among the 60 gunsmiths, guides and vendors with new, used and antique firearms, military history collectibles, black powder guns, knives, sporting gear and memorabilia for hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Husband and wife team Gerald and Patricia Arnold operate the two businesses that feature more than 100 different types of knives, from pocket folders to zom- Civil War Continued From Page 5 erals, and sutlers (vendors of period goods and clothing). The SLCHA Gift Shop is a great way to take some Civil War history home with books like Young Heroes of the Civil War, Gallantry in the Field: Potsdam and the Civil War, and New York’s North Country and the Civil War. SLCHA members receive a 10 percent discount on most items in the Gift Shop. bie killers, American and German-made models, collectibles dating to the Civil War era, helmets, canteens, and political pins and posters. The items range in price from $10 to $1,000. “The show visitors who are among the more than 5,000 knife collectors in the U.S. will want to see our New White Hunter valued at $500, handmade German Pumas, and our Remington Bullet Year knife modeled after the 1930s-style Remingtons,” Gerald says. Remington, Winchester, and Browning rifles and Fox shotguns, 22s and rifles are among the wares that Tony’s Outdoors, North Bangor, NY, will have at the Clayton show. Owner Tony Alphonso says, “We can quickly tell by conversation and how well someone handles a gun at our booth if they are experienced or first-time buyers. A lot of our first-time buyers are families with children who want to learn to hunt with mom and dad in a responsible way.” NCIS checks are required for all firearm sales and purchases at the show. In addition to selling, dealers buy and trade goods. Dealers offer scopes, sights, binoculars, reloading equipment, gun cases, holsters, grips, cleaning kits, cartridges, shells, calibers and gauges. Show visitors will also find decoys, fishing tackle, leather goods, and books on fishing, hunting and the outdoors. The Clayton-1000 Islands Gun and Sportsmen Show is a Yellow Ribbon Event for the military. Show hours are The St. Lawrence County Historical Association at the Silas Wright House is open Tuesday through Saturday noon to 4 p.m., Friday noon to 8 p.m. Admission to the museum is free; admission to the archives is free for members and children, $2.50 for college students, and $5 for the general public. The St. Lawrence County Historical Association is located at 3 E. Main St., Canton. Parking is available in the back of the SLCHA, next to the museum’s main entrance. The St. Lawrence County Historical Association is a membership organization open to anyone interested in St. Lawrence County history. For more information, or to become a member, call the SLCHA at 315-386-8133 or e-mail info@slcha.org. SLCHA’s exhibits and programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. 5th Annual NORTH COUNTRY Wine, Beer & Food FESTIVAL August 10 and 11 th Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday noon-5pm LOCKWOOD CIVIC CENTER • Ogdensburg Savor The Flavor Support Local Producers OGDENSBURG - Hosmer’s Marina will be hosting the first annual Maple City Muskie Hunt, a catch and release tournament, on Sept. 28. The tournament will be held on a section of the St. Lawrence River from American Island in Morristown to Lisbon Beach. Anglers will call in catches and organizers will measure fish at the catch site to prevent stressing fish. Winners will be determined by the overall length of the muskie. Any ties will be settled by the largest girth. Entry fee for a two-man team is $50. Prizes and awards will follow after the tournament at Hosmer’s Marina. More information on the tournament can be found later this summer at www. hosmersmarina.com. St. Lawrence county Summer Exhibit Paddle To Perfection J. Henry Rushton 1843-1906 ADMISSION: Historic House, Archives, Rushton Boats, Quilts, Remington & Gift Shop Brought to you & sponsored by: The City of Ogdensburg and the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce In the Silas Wright House, 3 E. Main St., Canton Adults: $5 (incl. a free wine glass) • Children Under 12-Free Current Military Status w/ID - $4 Free Wine Glass to the 1st 1000 Showing Their Price Chopper AdvanEdge Card Muskie Hunt Set Sept. 28 At Hosmer’s HiStoricaL aSSociation - OGDENSBURG th 8:30am-5pm Saturday, Aug. 17 and 9am4pm Sunday, Aug. 18. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for military with ID, children under 12 free. Route 37 Building Supply, Wellesley Island Building Supply, Greg Henry Construction, and Surefine Market of Clayton are show sponsors. 315-386-8133 Email: info@slcha.org Web Site: www.slcha.org Open Tues.-Sat. noon to 4 pm Open Fri. noon to 8 pm Free admission Archives free to members and children, $5 for non-members, $2.50 for college students Advance Sale Tickets At All Price Choppers July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 7 Indian Creek Nature Center Exciting Getaway By AMANDA PURCELL RENSSELAER FALLS - Nestled between Canton and Ogdensburg, the Indian Creek Nature Center provides the perfect nature-lover’s getaway. Between its excellent bird-watching sites and its approximately seven miles of trails located on 300 acres in the Upper and Lower Lakes Wildlife Management area, there is plenty to see. The center puts on guided wildlife tours in the spring and fall and an annual, but during the summer there is still plenty to do. “We’ve a new guided tour set up at the lowland trail with pamphlets available at the start of the trail,” John T. Bursnall, president of the Indian Creek Nature Center, said. The trail system includes an accessible boardwalk with illustrative and informative signs and overlook platforms as well as a viewing tower, pavilion, and restrooms. “This year, we’ve improved our boardwalk and overlook, which are both much more accessible now,” Mr. Bursall said. The state park is full of wildlife. On the trails, you can catch a glimpse of dragonflies, beavers and a blue heron. “We’ve got a new overlook that looks out over the marsh,” Mr. Bursnall said. “People that come to the center can have a picnic or can make a day out of it, and use one of our three or four pavilions. We also have a view tower that gives an excellent view of the marsh.” To get to the Indian Creek Nature Center from Canton, take Route 68 westward for about five miles and turn left towards Rensselaer Falls on County Route 14. Follow this for about four miles and watch for entrance on left. A large parking area is at the end of the gravel entrance road. Stop By Lisbon Depot Museum LILY PADS - Serene landscapes abound at the Indian Creek Nature Center, Rensselaer Falls. (Purcell photo) Sandbar Fishing Derby Set July 21 In Ogdensburg OGDENSBURG - Named after Ogdensburg’s unique underwater structure and popular fishing destination, the Sandbar Classic Fishing Derby will once again take place this summer at Hosmer’s Marina. In its third year, the fishing derby, hosted by the Ogdensburg Parks and Recreation Department, will be held on July 21 as part of the 53rd annual Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival. The derby will have four categories – bass, walleye, pike and perch. There will also be a youth division this year. Last year, a total of 110 participants signed up for the event, which is spon- 3rd Annual Sandbar Classic Fishing Derby July 21st Youth Division Once Again - 2013 sored by Algonquin Power, Cape Air and Hosmer’s Marina. The derby is not just limited to the sandbar, located right off the city’s Greenbelt boat launch, but the entire St. Lawrence River. What makes this derby a little different is that all money goes back to the winners of each division, a way to generate excitement among the participants. More information on the Sandbar Classic Fishing Derby will be available by logging onto the department’s Facebook page at “Ogdensburg City Recreation,” the City of Ogdensburg’s website at www.ogdensburg.org, or by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 315-393-1980. A Seaway Festival Event Hosted by the Ogdensburg Parks and Recreation Department CASH PRIZES to Winners of Bass, Pike, Walleye & Perch Divisions LISBON - The Lisbon Depot Museum, housed in an old Rutland Railroad Station is dedicated to preserving the agricultural, railroad and social history of Lisbon. The museum opened in June by appointment. Groups or families desiring tours are urged to phone Nancy Lafaver at 393-4154 or via e-mail nlafaver@hotmail.com. In July regular hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. In August regular hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. In September and October hours will again be by appointment weather permitting. Depot Day will be held Aug. 16 and the Seaway Valley Jumpers will be on the scene for entertainment. The day will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. as a way to kick off Lisbon’s Homecoming weekend. Stop by for a glimpse at the past and a chance to see parts of the region’s history you never knew existed. Windjammer LODGE Affordable Riverside Lodging on the St. Lawrence River 10 minutes from Black Lake Riverside Swimming Pool - Boat Launch Efficiencies - 2 Room Suites Air Conditioning - 42” Flat Screen Televisions High Speed Internet - Voice Mail Refrigerators - Microwaves In-Room Coffee - Irons & Boards 315-393-6300 Sponsored by: For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department 315-393-1980 or check out the department’s Facebook page at “Ogdensburg City Recreation.” 5843 A St. Hwy., 37, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 PAGE 8 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide Card Board Boat Races July, 2013 Hit The Water July 20 In Cranberry Lake CRANBERRY LAKE - July 20th will mark the 5th anniversary that the Cranberry Lake Boat Club and Cranberry Lake Lodge began sponsoring the Card Board Boat Races. The races had a humble beginning with some enthusiastic participants and enthusiastic but never skeptical pit crew members. With a great band, Giant and the Green Foam, an outdoor eatery, a dozen and a half entrants, and hundreds of spectators, the event is now spreading its wings and growing. Becky Milone, an art teacher at CliftonFine Central School, is heading up a T-shirt design contest with her students with the goal to design this year’s commemorative T-shirt. The winners and all of the students who participated in the contest will have their designs displayed at this year’s race with prizes provided by the boat club. The CFCS-Parent Teachers Organization with President April Provost and Walt Todd, owner of Todd Supply, are each graciously providing the funds for the materials to build and register two boats for area students. These two boats will be constructed by parents and students with the assistance of Darren Bullard and Elizabeth Cooper. Supplying the trophies this year, as in past years, is Steve Gamble of Gamble’s Marina in Carthage. “We invite boat club members to partici- SMOOTH SAILING - These youngsters under the watchful eyes of adults set sail during last year’s Card Board Boat Races in Cranberry Lake. This year’s races will take place July 20. (Photo from Cranberry Lake Boat Club Facebook page) pate either as a spectator or a boat builder,” said Bob Raymo, event organizer. “We are very pleased that students, the Parent Teacher Organization and school personnel are involved in the this year’s race.” The public can view photographs of last year’s event by going to the Facebook page of the Cranberry Lake Boat Club. The photographs were provided by Ellen Giraud Jenkins and Gail Gotham. You can also check out how to build and register a card board boat for this year’s race by visiting www.cranberrylakeboatclub.org under “upcoming events.” For more information, contact Mr. Raymo at 848-3714. The day’s schedule is as follows: 11 a.m. - Concession stand open with food available all day. Merchandise booths open - Adirondack Lakes and Trail Outfitters with kayaks, canoes and paddle boats available for viewing, purchasing and trial runs. 11 a.m. to noon - Entrants and their boats must be on site for inspection. All entrants will need to sign a waiver and register their boat. 1 to 3 p.m. - Card Board Boat Races in the following categories - Child/Child 12 and under; Adult/Child; Adult/Adult; and 60+/60+ 3 to 7 p.m. - Music from the band Giant and the Green Foam. For The Best Ice Cream And Treats Around... Check Out The Corner Deli In Ogdensburg & Gouverneur Ice Cream Bowl in Gouverneur Flurry’s the Smalling Motel South The Best Choice for Accommodations in Potsdam, New York Owners: Scott and Mary Jane Smalling 7518 U.S. Hwy 11, • Potsdam, NY 13676 315-265-0709 Now! 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In the summer months golfers in any part of the county are afforded the opportunity to play any number of courses for reasonable rates. All of the county courses welcome visitors but during the summer months visitors should always call ahead and make a tee-time if possible. All of the courses offer power and pull cart for rent and most offer pro shops, clubhouses with food and beverages, driving ranges and practice putting greens. CANTON The County Seat offers two championship courses in the St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club and the Partridge Run Golf and Country Club. The St. Lawrence Golf and Country Club (386-4600) www.stlawu.edu/athletics/ slgc is located adjacent to the Best Western Inn and St. Lawrence University, offers a par 72 layout. Championship, white, senior and ladies tees also available. The clubhouse offers food and beverages. The Partridge Run Golf and Country Club (386-4444) www.partridgerun.com offers a par 72 layout with blue tees, white, ladies and senior tees available. A restaurant and pro shop are available. HEUVELTON The Gilbert Greens Golf Course on the Taylor Road just outside the village of Heuvelton offers a challenging round of golf. Greens fees are $10 for nine holes, $18 for 18 holes walking and $25 for 18 holes and a power cart. For more information or tee times, call Gary Gilbert at 344-2222. MASSENA The village of Massena offers three courses in the Massena Country Club and the Foxhill Golf and Country Club and Cedar View in nearby Rooseveltown. The Massena Country Club (769-2293) www.massenacountryclub.com features par 72 layout with blue, white, senior and ladies tees, a restaurant, pro shop and a series of holes along the St. Lawrence River. The Foxhill Golf and Country Club (7648633) www.foxhillgolfonline.com offers a unique 11-hole par 44 layout with construction ongoing toward 18 holes. A clubhouse with food is offered to golfers. The Cedar View Country Club (7649104) is par 72 18 holes layout offering a lounge with a Restaurant. OGDENSBURGMORRISTOWN The Ogdensburg-Morristown area offers an array of St. Lawrence River vistas and the option to play two nearby courses in the St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course and the Langbrook Meadows Golf and Country Club. The St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course located on highway 37 has been leased by Golf Services Inc (393-2286) nysparks. state.ny.us/golf courses/-2/details.aspx and offers a 9 hole-layout (18 tees) and a clubhouse with a full service lounge-concession. Langbrook Meadows is located on the Hamel Road between Morristown and Brier Hill (375-6372) www.langbrookmeadows.com and offers an 18 hole layout and clubhouse-restaurant which is open yearround. POTSDAMNORWOOD-NORFOLK The Village of Potsdam and neighboring villages of the Norwood-Norfolk area are served by two courses in the Potsdam Golf and Country Club and the Raymondville Golf Course. The Potsdam Golf and Country Club is located on Highway 56 near SUNY Potsdam (265-2141; www.potsdamgolf.com and offers 18 holes with a variety tee options and a clubhouse with a full restaurant. The Raymondville Golf Course (7692759) offers nine holes with the option of a par 71 18 holes. GOUVERNEUR The village of Gouverneur offers two golf courses in the Gouverneur Golf Course and the Emerald Greens Golf Course. The Gouverneur Golf Course (287-2130) www.gouverneurcountryclub.com offers nine holes with 18 tees and a licensed lounge which serves full meals. The Emerald Greens Golf Course (287See Golf On Page 11 MASSENA AREA RESTAURANTS •Charbroiled Steaks •Prime Rib •Lobster Tails •Chicken & Seafood •Lage Variety Salad Bar included w/every entree’ Celebrate a Birthday with a Free Dessert and a photo to take home “Casual Dining At An Affordable Price” Owned & Operated by the Hebert Family Celebrating 40 yrs. in Business OPEN Tues.-Sun. at 4pm Rt. 37, Massena, just past the mall For Reservations Call 769-9788 Authentic delicious Italian Food • The only outdoor riverfront seating • Best pizza in the North Country • Portelese family recipes since 1944 • Daily Lunch & dinner Specials T & T’s Famiglia Restaurant 20 Water St., Massena • 315-769-7603 Tues. 4-8pm; Wed. 11am-8pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 4-8pm Via Main Restaurant 132 Main St. (near PoSt office) faMily reStaurant with hoMe-Style cooking Featuring Full Menu and Daily Specials Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Open Daily @ 6AM - 8PM 764-0463 SPANKY’S Family Restaurant 3 No. Main St. • Massena — OPEN DAILY — 6 AM - 8 PM BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER “italian Pizza & PaSta at itS FineSt” wingS • Hot SanDwiCHeS CalzoneS/StroMboli’S • Pizza PaSta • FreSH SalaDS eat in or take out we DeliVer all DaY 339 e. orViS St. 764-9829 MaSSena celebrating our 66th year! tHe international FaVorite awarD winning italianaMeriCan CuiSine CaSual FaMilY Dining • Homemade Pasta • Veal Specialities • Italian Favorites • Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks Daily Specials We Serve Beer & Wine CALL FOR MORE DETAILS OR FOR RESERVATION: 764-1216 209 Center St., MaSSena 315/764-0329 Your HoStS DoM & roSS Violi PAGE 10 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Visit WADDINGTON On The St. Lawrence River Welcome to Waddington Waddington Concert Series Fridays 7-9 PM At The Island View Park Pavilion No admission chg., donations appreciated A log cAbin nestled in the woods with 4 bedrooms And 2 bAthrooms July 12: River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band • Directed by Daniel Hammond With distinctive sounds of the Caribbean Sponsors: Dr. & Mrs. David Zysik July 19: Juggernaut Agenda (formerly Noiz Aftr 9) Rock, Metal Classic Rock Sponsors: SeaComm Federal Credit Union Bring your lawnchair All you can eat PIZZA & WINGS $7.50 Served All Day Icelandic Haddock A Touch of Icing Your SpecialtY cake Shop 19 Main Street, Waddington, nY Breakfast Sandwiches Stop by and enjoy a cup of cold or hot Green Mountain Coffee! 315-388-4096 Hours: Mon.-Fri 5:30am-1pm Closed Sunday $20 Tuesdays incl. 18 ~ $25 on Fridays Holes/Cart Homemade Macaroni & Cheese 5-9 pm ALL YOU CAN EAT Play Around at Twin Brooks Golf Course Owned and Operated by the Thomas Family since 1964 315-388-4480 • Twin Brooks 91 Franklin Rd. (Behind Kunoco IGA) Waddington WE CATER! July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 11 Summer Concerts Continue In Waddington WADDINGTON – Waddington Concert Series continues this summer with shows at Island View Park Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m. Here’s a look at the summer lineup: On July 26, Juggernaut Agenda (formerly NoizAftr9) will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Island View Park. Juggernaut Agenda will perform a mix of rock, metal and classic rock. On July 26, the Atkinson Family will perform bluegrass music from Continued From Page 9 4497) offers a 9-hole layout with a lounge for refreshments. MADRID-WADDINGTON The two villages are linked by Madrid-Waddington Central School and both have a golf course. The Twin Brooks Country Club is located in Waddington (388-4480) and offers 18 holes, and a clubhouse with food and beverages. The Madrid Golf Course (322-0502) is nine holes with a pair 29. 4562). Course offers 9 holes with 18 tees. CLIFTON-FINE The Clifton-Fine Municipal Golf Course on Highway 3 in Star Lake. (848-3570, townoffine.org/content/ Parks/View/1#information offers golfers a feel for the Adirondacks on 9 hole course par 36. Golf TRI-TOWN AREA The Tri-Town area is served by the Meadow Brook Course Course located on Highway 11 near Winthrop (389- 7 to 9 p.m. at Island View Park. On Aug. 9, Acoustic Brothers will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Island View Park. The Acoustic Brothers will perform a mix of classic rock and oldies. On Aug. 16, Charlton Brothers will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Island View Park. The Charlton Brothers will perform traditional country hits, classic rock and roll from the 50s to the present. On Aug. 23, the 10th Mountain Division Band is tentatively scheduled to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Island View See Concerts On Page 12 Welcome to Waddington You get a full 20lbs when you fill here! (not 15 lbs) Flooring •laminate •carpet -indoor & •hardwood outdoor See us for all your building supplies GINGERBREAD HOUSE Gifts & Crafts Primitive Home Décor Clinton St. Waddington By Appt. or by chance! 315.388.5913 Colleen Kentner Owner TIERNAN’S HOME CENTER, INC. Rt. 37, Waddington (315) 388-5623 388-4488 On The Beautiful St. Lawrence River Main St., Waddington Breakfast & Lunch Mon-Fri 6AM-2PM THURSDAY IS WING NIGHT FRIDAY FISH FRY St. Hwy 37•3 mi. West of Waddington 388-7891 All Your Slow Smoked Favorites Homemade Pizza & the North Country's best burgers! OPEN: Tues-Thurs: 12-8PM Friday: 12-9PM Saturday: 11:30AM-9PM Sunday: 7AM-Noon FRIDAY FISH FRY Served All Day ICE CREAM SHOP OPEN DAILY featuring Perry’s Premium Hard & Soft Serve ice Cream CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! w/cole slaw & choice of macaroni & cheese or french fries eat-in or take-out Served noon - 8 pm Arrive by land or water for a friendly drink and casual bite to eat. We serve burgers, hotdogs and wings daily. PIZZA FOR DELIVERY CALL 388-5862 PAGE 12 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide ‘Plein Air’ Festival Set Aug. 1-4 In Morristown MORRISTOWN — For more than a century, artists have been searching for the best light to paint their landscapes “en plein air,” as the movement, started in Paris, is called. That movement is still alive and well, and will be showcased at the Morristown Public Library Aug. 1 to 4. Natural light became more and more important to the impressionists and all who followed. In 1850, painting became a moveable feast: an American fashioned tin tubes for carrying pigments and a Frenchman created the box easel, highly portable, on telescoping legs with a palette and paint box built in. Artists and their easels dotted river banks, perched on roof tops, sat in forest clearings searching for the fleeting yellows and blues of very early day, the brilliant fires of noon, the greys and magentas of dusk. The special quality of northern light brought groups of artists together in northern Europe and North America. The movement flourished in upstate New York with Frederic Remington and Winslow Homer among its practitioners. The Morristown Public Library Aug. 1 to 4 will celebrate its “Plein Air Festival 2013,” a gathering of artists from northern New York,Pennsylvania,Maryland and southern Ontario who will be in the village for four days, painting at outdoor sites along the St. Lawrence River and in the town, hosted by property owners and the library’s committee of volunteers. Despite the challenges of time and place, the painters will allow quiet visitors to watch them work. A “newsstand” outside the library will list the artists’ painting sites for each day along with news of the other daily events, from a vineyard exhibit and lecture, book sale, meetand-greet barbecue, kids’entertainment, silent auction and award presentations with door prizes. The best works will be offered for sale with the library getting a percentage of the selling price.There will be daily opportunities for visitors to mingle with the artists at events. Here’s the schedule: Aug. 1: Plein Air artists arrive. A list of all those registered, their biographies, and samples of their work are available at the library. Aug. 2: Visitors touring painting sites can pick up a ticket at every site for Sunday door prize drawing. 6 p.m.: Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception for artists and visitors at BellaBrooke Vineyard, 2989 County Route 6, Hammond. 8 p.m.: Showing of private collections of 1930s north country artists taught by Charles S. Chapman. Curated by Joe McDonald of Chapman Point and Gloria Scott Johnson. Wine tasting at $4 per glass. Aug. 3: Visits to painting sites. 9 a.m.to noon: Annual Morristown Library book sale at the library, 200 Main St. 6 p.m.: Meet and Greet the Artists chicken barbeuce at the fire and rescue pavilion, 6703 Morris St. Artists’ work will be on display. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at door. 7 p.m. “Juggling John” entertains barbecue diners. Aug. 4: Noon: Silent auction and artists’ re- July, 2013 ception at the Pony Barn, 2908 Route 37, Brier Hill. Participating artists’ works, judged by renowned north country artist John Morrow of Ogdensburg, will be available for silent bids. Door prizes will be announced throughout the auction. 1 p.m.: First, second and third place awards announced. 3 p.m.: Artists’ Choice and People’s Choice awards. Concerts Continued From Page 11 Park. The band provides a wide range of musical entertainment such as rock, jazz, and brass quintet. On Aug. 30, A Fine Line, a traditional jazz quartet, will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Island View Park. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Old Town Hall, Main St. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. All shows are free, but donations will be accepted. Located Right On The St. Lawrence River MORRISTOWN Just a short drive from Ogdensburg A Must See, Must Do! Bedrock Café Just a shot away from Morristown’s Marina Bedrock’s Spirits Rt. 37 AND 375-4230 Bedrock’s Lounge Fully Licensed Brand New Huge Conference Rm. (Book Your Summer Parties!) Cafe’s Two for $20 Dinner Special (Tues. & Sun. Only) ATTENTION CAMPERS: We’re here for you Propane Fuel •Any size tank or Self Contained Also Avail: GARDENING plus... Full Line of Lumber for Your Camp SUPPLIES Morristown Fuel & Building supply co., inc. 501 Champman Street • 315-375-6327 July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 13 Take Tour Of Majestic Singer Castle This Summer Singer Castle is open daily for tours through Labor Day and open Saturdays and Sundays and by appointment Labor Day through Oct. 7. The 45-minute guided tour of Singer Castle on Dark Island, includes four floors of the Castle featuring the Great Hall, Library, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Terrace, Drawing Room, Loggia, Wicker Room, Bedrooms, Guest Rooms and fourth floor dormitory. All tours are guided and will be provided from 10 a.m. on the hour, with the last tour leaving the Main Gate at 4 p.m. Singer Castle is a unique destination for visitors, General Manager Thomas Weldon said. “People have lived in the castle for over 100 years and it is still lived in by our caretaker,” Mr. Weldon said. “There are also over 1,000 antiques throughout the 29-room tour.” Guided tours of the Castle are offered to the public at a cost of US $14 per adult, $12 for military and $7 for children ages four to 12. Children under four years of age are free; however, young children must be carried by adults. (No strollers are allowed within the Castle). Canadian rates are available. Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking and climbing the stairs required to view the interior of the castle. Those who do not wish to participate in the guided tour are welcome to watch a SINGER CASTLE video of Singer Castle in our video viewing room at no charge or may shop in our Gift Shop. However, to stroll the grounds, one must pay admission and be accompanied by a docent. The castle will also offer special garden tours this summer. Tours dates will be posted on the castle’s website www.singer- castle.com. Visitors should call ahead to reserve a spot on the tour, Mr. Wheldon said. Dark Island is accessible by boat. For boat transportation, visitors may transport via a shuttle, tour boat or by personal watercraft. Uncle Sam Boat Tours depart from Alexandria Bay. Find information and make reservations at 877-253-9229 or on SAV UP T E O Don’t Get A BUM Steer! 40% EVE We’re The Experts in STEERING and SUSPENSION Work RYD AY BARBECUE ESSENTIALS Our Staff has over 75 years experience in getting the job done right! Fresh Cut Meats SPECIALIZING IN Chicken, Porkchops, Hamburger, Steaks, Sausage and more... • Steering Suspension • Tires Brakes • Gas Tanks • Radiators • Tune-Ups and• NY State Inspections Full Line of Fresh Produce We Beat The Big Box Stores..... 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Contact the Group Sales at 877 327-5475 or 315486-3275. For Canadian departures, contact Rockport Boat Lines, Rockport, Ontario, at 800563-8687. For private boaters, over 600 feet of free dockage is available on the island, with dock attendants on hand. Call ahead at 315324-3275 or use Marine Radio Channel 16. The gift shop, located in the South Boathouse, offers a range of items for every member of the family. Items include: Singer Castle t-shirts; unique limited edition castle prints, note cards, and postcards. 315-265-3659 Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Sun 9am-8pm 210 West Main St 94 Demars Blvd. 701 Canton St Gouverneur, NY 13642 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 Ogdensburg, NY 13669 315-287-1451 Mon-Sat 8am-8pm Sun 9am-6pm 518-359-3314 Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Sun 9am-6pm 315-394-6230 Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Sun 9am-8pm PAGE 14 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Online access to your Favorite Local Newspapers! THE www.ogd.com & Daily Courier~Observer www.mpcourier.com 2 Go directly to the source for all your local news! July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 15 Junior Carp Tourney Aug. 15-17 The 11th annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp tournament hosted by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce takes place August 15–17, along a 30-mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River from Ogdensburg to Massena. The nation’s largest junior carp fishing contest is for boys and girls ages 11 to 18. Entry fees remain the same as last year: $100 if registration is received by July 15 or $125 after that date. Contestants can register to fish individually, with a friend or as part of a four-person team. Registration covers participation in all tournament-related events during the three days, including a pre-tournament fishing school sponsored by Mort Backus & Sons. All carp caught during the tournament are returned live to the St. Lawrence River. For more information or to download a registration form, go to the county chamber’s website: www.northcountryguide. com/Visiting/Fishing/JuniorCarpTournament or call the chamber at 315-386-4000. Sponsors and volunteers are needed for the event, too; for more information call or email the chamber at slccoc@northnet.org Old Fashioned Harvest Days Exhibit Opens Aug. 31 MADRID - The St. Lawrence Power & Equipment Museum, 1755 Route 345, kicked off its 2013 season in May with an open house and a living history exhibit on plowing, disking, and planting oats to be harvested there later this year. The museum opens at 10 a.m. and will keep public hours on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through October. The past, to be sure, can still generate plenty of fun and enlightenment in the present. “We are very excited about the living history programs the museum will be presenting during the next six months,” said museum board treasurer Roger Austin. “Visitors can see real demonstrations and participate in the program.” The other living history programs at the museum include tractor pulling, early textile techniques, operation of antique gas engines, home canning, and horse-hitching. The museum’s two signature events are traditionally big draws. The 23rd annual Old Fashioned Harvest Days Exhibition will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. It will feature a fall harvest, antique engines, machines, autos, trucks, tractors, sawmills, a tour of the farm, farm animals, pulling contests, food and music. The museum, according to trustee Charles Goolden, is a proven attraction. Mr. Goolden said the museum draws visitors from Canada and other states. “The growth on the museum grounds since 2008 when buildings started being added has been very exciting requiring the efforts of many very dedicated volunteers,” he said. For more information, call 528-0642. Canton St. Lawrence County Grasse River Canton Farmer’s Market In Park Tuesday, Friday CANTON - The Canton Farmer’s Market is bustling with fresh food, music and activity. The market is held in the village park and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. Market vendors will have a variety of locally-grown food and other items, including fruits and vegetables, locally-raised meat, eggs, baked goods, jams, maple syrup, fresh herbs ad honey. This year, Barb Heller will be joining the market with her business, Leaner Weiners Hot Dog Stand. Besides hot dogs, the stand offers drinks, chips and freshly made cookies. Besides food, the market offers flowers, perennial plants, jewelry, crafts and an assortment of other north country treasures. Adding to the festive atmosphere, music is occasionally offered during lunchtime on market days. It’s also near the Canton Free Library which will be offering its summer children’s reading program and special presentations. NEW PANDORA Spring Charms! Open 7-Days a Week Taylor Park Beach Picnic areas. Charcoal grills. Play ground. Volleyball area. 5.00 for 2 Hour Rental $ 11:30am-5:30pm For reservations Call 386-2581 Carried away by a daydream No reservation required. Kayak Rentals Taylor Park Beach Outer Miner St., Canton, NY Carbino’s Jewelry Downtown Ogdensburg • 315-393-3392 PAGE 16 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Seaway Something for Every Dining Taste in Festival July 20-28 OGDENSBURG BY BRIAN KIDWELL It all starts with buttons. Selling buttons. The 53rd Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival will be held July 20-28, Come see our Model Trains nine days of activities planned to celeon display and ready to go! brate the city’s history and the region’s cultural heritage. On July 12-14 throughout the city Come try our all new, on-premise outside shopping centers and stores, the festival’s fundraising Button Blitz SMOKED MENU! will be held from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festival PORK • BEEF • PRIME RIB co-chairman Kenneth G. Cole said that 393-9088 8,500 buttons will be for sale at $2 each STEAKS • SEAFOOD to help pay for events such as the July 26 CHICKEN • PASTA • SALADS & SO MUCH MORE! fireworks show in the Greenbelt. 20 Market Street This year’s festival will mark the deRestaurant and Lounge at foot of Twin Bridges but of the River Rat Illuminated Flotilla www.thefreighthouserestaurant.com Ogdensburg on July 20 starting at 9:30 p.m. The FloServing Tues.-Sat. 11:30am-8pm, Catering 7 Days/Week tilla will showcase lit-up boats parading from the lighthouse, past the city dock and down to the boat launch by Patterson Street. Anyone looking to register for the Over 30 Varieties of Hot & Cold Flotilla should call Laurel Lee Roethel at Submarine Sandwiches 393-4770. The schedule of events is as follows: Saturday, July 20 9:00 a.m. - Finish - Remington Canoe Race at the Heuvelton Boat Launch sponsored by the Seaway Festival Committee. 9:30 a.m. – Finish - “Adirondack Biology Presentation/Exhibit” at the Greenof belt Park sponsored by North Country the Children’s Clinic. 9:30-11 a.m. - Kid’s Fishing Derby Whole 1/2 at the Greenbelt Docks sponsored by Sub Combo Sub Combo Your Stewart’s Shoppes’. French Fries, r Choice French Fries, u o Y ce Chips, or Macaroni 10 a.m. – Finish - Horseshoe PitchChoi Chips, or Salad and Sunday ing Contest at the Greenbelt Park sponMacaroni Salad Medium sored by A.J. Misserts Distributors Inc. and Medium Family Meal Drink 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Arts & Craft Show at Drink Deal the Lockwood Arena sponsored by the Buy 3 Subs, Get the 4th One Seaway Festival Committee. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Concert: “New HoTry one of our New at Jrecks! rizons” at Library Park sponsored by the Boneless Chicken Specialties All Available Seaway Festival Committee. At These 9 WINGS and •Steak-n-Cheese 1 to 4 p.m. - Firefighter’s Kid’s Games Locations DEEP FRIED •Italian Combo at Morrisette Park sponsored by the OgPICKLES •Buffalo Chicken densburg. Fire Fighters Local 1199. •Chicken Stir Fry 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Concert: “WayOgdensburg down Wailers” at Library Park sponMassena Ford St.•393-8443 sored by The Place Restaurant. East Orvis St.•769-2210 & 6 to 9 p.m. - Concert: “Dragon Fly” Gouverneur Twin Bridges at Library Park sponsored by The Place Main St.•287-4448 New York Ave.•393-2463 Restaurant. Malone 9:30 p.m. – Finish - River Rats “Lite Jreck Express Main St. Potsdam up your Boat” Flotilla at the Greenbelt (518)483-5602 Market St. Docks sponsored by River Rats Design. 265-2222 Saranac Lake Sunday, July 21 57 Broadway Canton Tupper Lake 8:30 a.m. – Finish - Youth Fun Run at Main St.• 379-9221 16 DeMers Blvd.• (518)359-2934 (518)891-7691 See Festival On Page 17 on the St. Lawrence River Plus THE FREIGHT HOUSE Cookin’ Up Food With Personality! Celebrating our 65th year as a family owned business! 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C O M July, 2013 Vacation Guide Festival Continued From Page 16 8:30 a.m. – Finish - Youth Fun Run at the Dobisky Visitors Center sponsored by the Seaway Festival Committee. 9 a.m. – Finish - 4 Mile Walk/Run at the Dobisky Visitors Center sponsored by the Seaway Festival Committee. 9 a.m. – Finish - Sand Bar Fishing Derby at the Dobisky Visitors Center sponsored by the Ogdensburg Recreation Dept. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Arts & Craft Show at the Lockwood Arena sponsored by the Seaway Festival Committee. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Oswegatchie Golf Challenge at Trafalgar Park, sponsored by the Ogdensburg Lions Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Deb Abel Antique & Artisans Show at the OFA Golden Dome sponsored by the Ogdensburg Zonta Club. 1 p.m. –Finish - Michael Cutwa Annual Fun-Fly & Model Airplane Show at the Strader Air Field, sponsored by the Maple City Prop Busters. 1 to 4 p.m. - Show “Julie’s Dance Studio” at Library Park sponsored by Julie’s Dance Studio. 4 to 6 p.m. – Concert “Kate LaShomb & Friends” at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. 4 p.m. – Finish - Fredric Remington Wild West BBQ at the Remington Museum sponsored by Remington & Pepsi. 7 to 8 p.m. - Concert: Northern Lights Orchestra at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. 7 p.m. –Finish – “Battle of the Bands” at the OFA Football Field sponsored by the Ogdensburg Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Marching Band Competition. Monday, July 22 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Concert: “City by Nightfall” at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by Howland Pump Inc. 8 to 9 p.m. - Concert: “Acoustic Brothers Band” at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. Tuesday, July 23 6 p.m. – Finish - Karaoke Contest at the OFA Auditorium sponsored by Q102.9/Yes FM. 6 to 8 p.m. - Show “Ogdensburg Dance Studio” at Library Park sponsored by the Ogdensburg Dance Studio. Wednesday, July 24 Noon to 11 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. Noon to 4 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. “Special Wrist Bracelet Day”. 4 p.m. – Finish - Tricycle Races at the Greenbelt Tennis Courts sponsored by the Ogdensburg Lions Cub. 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Located on an island in the town of Hammond, Cedar Island State Park is a favorite destination for boaters looking to for beautiful scenery and excellent fish- Lisbon Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Aug. 17 LISBON - The Lisbon Homecoming 5K Run/Walk will follow the theme of the Homecoming Weekend...”Saddle Up and Hold On” on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and one-mile fun run are sponored by Mort Backus and Sons Chevrolet-Buick and both races will begin and end at the American Legion on Main Street Lisbon. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and closes for walkers at 7:45 a.m. .and 8:15 a.m. for runners with the fun run and the walkers beginning at 8 a.m. and the 5K run beginning at 8:30 a.m. The entry fee is $15. There is no fee for the fun run. Anyone wishing to apply on line should contact Mike Backus at MMBACKUS@ westelcom.com and he will gladly email an application. All paid participants will receive a race momento and participants may register by filling out the registration form and mailing it to Michael Backus, 833 Fulton Rd., Lisbon, NY 13658. Checks should be made payable to Michael Backlus, Lisbon Run/Walk. For further information please call Mike Backus at 315-386-2014 ing. Day-use areas are available as well, perfect for boaters in the St. Lawrence River looking for a place to have a picnic. In Waddington Coles Creek State Park has wooded and open campsites adjacent to a beach right on the St. Lawrence River. It’s a great location for boaters and fishers with a marina on the mouth of Coles Creek. A pavilion, playing field and playground round off the amenities at Coles Creek, making for a great getaway. The Cranberry Lake State Campground has a picnic area, shower house, tent and RV campsites and a fishing pier available with 173 sites total. Located near 50 miles of well-developed trails, Cranberry Lake is a good destination for outdoor enthusiasts. A beach is also available as well as day-use picnic areas and a pavilion. The Eel Weir State Park is situated on the Oswegatchie River, two miles north of the Black Lake and just a short drive away from the St. Lawrence River. The area is known for excellent bass fishing and the canoeing and kayaking in the region is ideal. 38 campsites are available along with picnic areas and a pavilion. On the Raquette River, located in South Colton, Higley Flow State Park has campsites separated by pine trees and beautiful trails and river scenery to explore. The Take Time to Visit Beaver Pond Nature Trail is a must see with signs detailing the six habits the trail passes through. Another great place for boaters and fishers, the Jacques Cartier State Park in Morristown sports large, open lawns and terrific views of the St. Lawrence River. A playground and picnic area are also available. The Robert Moses State Park in Massena is also located along the St. Lawrence River and has great fishing. Besides campsites, the park also offers cabins, a marina and a boat launch. A beach, picnic area, tennis court and nature center are also located at the park. In Jefferson County – but not too far over the county line – Kring Point State Park in Redwood is located on a peninsula and half of the campsites are located on the water. Overlooking the St. Lawrence River and Goose Bay, there is ample fishing, boating and swimming to be had at the park. The Keewaydin State Park, in Alexandria Bay, is also located on the St. Lawrence River and has steep, rocky outcroppings which make for excellent viewing platforms for anyone looking to see the river from a new angle. Camping reservations can be made by calling 1-800-456-CAMP (2267). 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Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 19 EvinrudE MErcury Minn-Kota yaMaha PErsonal WatErcraft Your Launching Site for Singer Castle Boat tours! Weekends Only Starting May 18th Schermerhorn Landing • 10 Minutes South of Morristown off Rt. 12 • (315) 324-5966 Gas • DockaGe • storaGe • Grocery • Marine supplies cottagE & Boat rEntals availaBlE Singer Castle on Dark Island Forty five minute guided tours of the historic gilded age castle and grounds are available daily:10am-5pm Castle tours offered through October! -Castle Shuttle Hourly from Schermerhorn Harbor -Boat Tours Available through Uncle Sam Boat Tours and Rockport Boat Lines -Ample dockage for private boaters For information regarding tours and weddings Private Boaters Welcome Call 877-327-5475 or visit: singercastle.com Ask about being King & Queen & stay overnight in the Royal Suite Your the in dealer000 1 ! Islands 91 Octane Non-Ethanol Fuel Large Marine Store & Dockage Available • Large inventory of Sea Rays from 19’ – 45’ • Wide variety of Bennington pontoon boats • Clearance pricing on 2012 Starcraft and Checkmate boats For a complete listing of our new, used and brokerage boats, please see www.hbwboats.com PAGE 20 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 There are 1,000 Things to do in the 1,000 Islands! July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 21 Check Out New Displays At Morristown Gateway Museum MORRISTOWN – Two new displays are open at the Morristown Gateway Museum this summer. A historic lantern display put together by James Postlethwait and Allen Bogardus has opened that features many different lanterns, including some from the New York Central Railroad. The museum has also opened a display of hand-carved wooden horse and buggy models made in the early 1900’s by the late Bert Woods, a resident of Morristown. The museum has also added to its store which is an essential stop for anyone looking to purchase Morristown memorabilia. This summer the store is packed with new sweatshirts, tote bags, t-shirts, hats and mugs, all decked out with prints of classic Morristown scenes, including the old ferry that used to run between the village and Canada, and McConnell’s Wind Mill. The Morristown Gateway Museum, located at 309 Main St., also has a packed “Special Wrist Bracelet Day”. 6 p.m. – Finish – “The Great Toilet Paper Toss” at Library Park sponsored by Roethel’s Custom Graphics. 7 to 9 p.m. - Concert in the Park: “Noiz After 9” at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. 7 p.m. – Finish - Game Show Event: “The Festival Family Feud” at the OFA Auditorium sponsored by Q102.9/Yes FM. Friday, July 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Remington Museum Day at the Frederic Remington Museum sponsored by the Frederic Remington Museum. Noon to 11 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. 5 to 6 p.m. - Karaoke Finals at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by The Fox. 6 to 7 p.m. - Texaco Country Showdown at the Library Park Gazebo spon- sored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. 7 to 9:45 p.m. - Nik Entertainment Presents: “Wild Nik West” Country Concert at the Main Stage/Greenbelt Park sponsored by A.J. Missert Distributor Inc. 10 p.m. – Finish - Seaway Festival Fireworks Spectacular at the Greenbelt Park. Saturday, July 27 11 a.m. – Finish - 53rd Annual Seaway Festival Parade at Ford Street sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. Noon to 11 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. End of Parade - Seaway Festival Parade Awards at the Library Park Gazebo Sunday, July 28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Antique & Classic Car Show at the OBPA Park sponsored by the Seaway Cruisers. 1 p.m. – Finish - Seaway Festival Duck Race at the Greenbelt Docks sponsored by the Seaway Festival Committee. Festival Continued From Page 17 the Ogdensburg Lions Cub. 4 to 6 p.m. - Seaway Cruiser’s Cruise In at the Walgreens Parking Lot sponsored by the Seaway Valley Cruisers. 6 to 9 p.m. - Seaway Cruiser’s Cruise In at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Valley Cruisers 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Concert in the Park: “J & the 2 Tones” at the Library Park Gazebo sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. Thursday, July 25 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Remington Museum Day at the Frederic Remington Museum sponsored by the Frederic Remington Museum. Noon to 11 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by Seaway Festival Sponsors. Noon to 4 p.m. - Ontario Amusement Rides at the Greenbelt Park sponsored by the Seaway Festival Sponsors. schedule of summer activities. All events, unless otherwise noted, begin at 7 p.m.: July 10 – Wilson Bickford painting classes, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m. July 15 – The Northern Lights Orchestra will play at the Gazebo in Chapman Park. July 22 – The Paul Knowles Combo with Sam Hopkins will play at the Gazebo in Chapman Park. July 29 – The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band will play at the Gazebo in Chapman Park. Aug. 2 – 4 – A quilt show and bridal show will be held at the museum. Aug. 5 – Dale Streeter and country balladeer Mike White will play at the Gazebo in Chapman Park. Aug. 10 – Shore Dinner. Aug. 12 – A Fine Line, made up of Bill Vitek and Dan Dagliardi, a classic jazz piano and bass duo, will perform. Aug. 14. Another Wilson Bickford painting class, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 2 p.m., will be held. Aug. 16 – The Pat Ceresoli Spaghetti Dinner will be held at the Fire Hall. Aug. 19 – Barbara Heller will sing and play the guitar, featuring standards and songs she has written about the north country. Her performance will take place at the Gazebo in Chapman Park. In The THOUSAND ISLANDS There’s fun for the whole family Aqua Zoo Est. 1996 Aquarium Over 50 exhibits of fish, corals, inverts from around the world. Plus 2 Alligators! Rt. 12, Alex Bay, 482-5771 aquazoo.com H H H H H Expires: 10/07/13 PAGE 22 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Black Lake Offers Special Fishing Experience The largest lake in St. Lawrence County, the Black Lake is more than 20 miles long and four miles wide. Fishing enthusiasts from across the country visit the lake which is known for its ample stock of Bass and other species of fish. Asked what visitors can expect this summer at the Black Lake, Cara A. Bliss, owner of Camp Wildwood and the president of the Black Lake Chamber of Commerce, said there will be “tremendous fishing as usual.” Currently fishers are traversing the lake in search of Northern Pike and Walleye, Mrs. Bliss said. Starting June 15, however, Bass season begins and fishers will be able to test their skill reeling in Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass. Mrs. Bliss also noted that “decent size Crappies, Bluegills, and Perch” have been getting hooked left and right in the lake. “We’ve also got a lot of prehistoric critters in the lake,” Mrs. Bliss said. From Longnose Gar and Bowfin fish to Sturgeon, the lake has many species of fish that appear today little changed from their ancient ancestors. In addition to fish, the lake is also home to many beavers, otters and minks – you never know what you might run into on the water, especially in some of the more secluded bays and narrow straights between the lake’s many islands. 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Gilmour, the event organizer, calls “the best [chicken barbecue] in the north country.” The barbecue also begins at 3 p.m. and last until 7. The meal costs $8.50 and take-outs are available. Anyone who wants to call ahead and have their order prepared for a pickup should call the church at 393-0426 on the day of the meal. “We’re going to have Jim Fitzgerald and his band play music for all ages,” Mrs. Gilmour said. A tent will be set up in case it rains. The Teddy Bear Picnic and chicken barbecue is the church’s big, annual fundraiser. To find the Stone Church, turn left at the State Lawrence State Golf Course between Ogdensburg and Morristown (Coming from Ogdensburg)s. Shop, Dine, Have a Great Time This Summer in POTSDAM/HANNAWA Fresh Fish & Fresh Meat at Spirits of Hannawa (Behind Chip’s Place) Last Stop Before Tupper Lake! 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Come take a leisurely stroll back in time down the streets of Merrickville. Coined “The Jewel of the Rideau” Merrickville is a village which really does have something for everyone. No matter your taste, no matter your budget no matter your interests, Merrickville has it all, from a warm, romantic atmosphere for two, to an intriguing family destination spot where quality time really takes on its true meaning. Settled in the 1700’s by William Merrick, a millright and United Empire Loyalist, this intriguing village is a history buff¹s dream come true. Merrickville is home to the oldest operating foundry in Canada. Village Metalsmiths Outlet & Gift shop has been in operation since 1840. The beautiful Rideau Canal was named on UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage list, joining ranks with other landmark sites such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and the Canadian Rocky Mountain Park. The Canal is one of the oldest canals dating back to the early 19th century that is still operational with most of its structures intact. For the Artistic, this quaint village is home to over 30 resident professionals; working from studios, displaying in their galleries, and selling their originals. You’ll be amazed at the talents of renowned painters, sculptors, potters, silversmiths, leather workers, glass blowers, metal smiths, calligraphers, and wood craftsmen. And if seeking out treasures of the past excites you, then you’ll enjoy the many antique and collectable shops awaiting your arrival! You’ll never go hungry in Merrickville! Whether its award winning menus at world-renowned restaurants or the jovial atmosphere of old English pubs, your taste buds will be satisfied, again and again. Fresh tarts from the bakery, gourmet pizzas to go, highly recognized wines, micro-brewed beers, picnic baskets for lovers, whatever you’re in the mood for, Merrickville has it covered. A wide assortment of events is scheduled throughout the summer season. Art Festivals. Canalfest. An Antiques and Collectable Show. A Classic Car Show, even an Agricultural fair. New this year is a Motorcycle show. Bring the family. Stay awhile. Promising to make your stay as comfortable as possible are delightful Inns and charming Bed and Breakfasts. If enjoying the outside is a part of your summer plans, Merrickville has that covered too with a well-maintained riverside campground, a perfect setting for pitching a tent or parking that camper. For your vacationing convenience, the park, beach, boat launch and marina with three charter boats are all easily accessible. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent to explore the Rideau, also boat tours, golfing and boating just add to the list of fun-filled activities at your fingertips. Even though Merrickville is bustling with things to see and do, it is still possible to enjoy some downtime and truly relax in the beauty and warmth of summer. Sit and watch the boats make their way through the locks on the historic Rideau Canal. Learn more about the area by visiting the nearby Blockhouse Museum. Merrickville truly has it all, and it all awaits your arrival. Stay for a day or stay for awhile. Come find a sense of Canada you thought was gone with time. Merrickville Calendar Of Events July 14 - Merrickville Car Show “Cruise and Shop” www.merrickvillecarshow. com August 3, 4 and 5 - Merrickville Canal-fest in the Blockhouse Park - www.merrickvillecanalfest.com August 9, 10, 11 - Merrickville Fair 175th - www.merrickvillefair.com August 24 and 25 - Merrickville Antique Show - www. antique-show.ca September 7 - Ride the Rideau -www.ridetherideau.ca September 14 - Eastern Ontario Postcard Show 18th annual - 613-269- 2085. September 28 and 29, and Oct. 5 and 6 - 29th annual Merrickville Artists Guild Studio Tour and Sale - www.merrickvilleartists. com September 28 and 29 - 5th annual Pet Lover Expo www.petloverexpo.com October 18, 19, and 20 - Jazz Festwww.merrickvillejazzfest.weebly.com. October 26 - Holy Trinity Beef Dinner and Auction 613-269-3848. November 24 - Merrickville Agricultural Christmas Craft Show - 613-258-2860. November 23 and 24 - CP Holiday Train www.cpr.ca December 7 - Christmas in Merrickville - www. christmasinmerrickville. ca Merry Christmas Shoppe Heartwood Creek Collectibles Luxury Beds & Bedding Over 100 Styles of Quilts Table Linens • Home Decor Ladies Fashion & Jewelery • Nut Crackers • Snowmen • Santas • Angels www.knockknockshoppe.com 136 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-3199 www.merrychristmasshoppe.ca 117 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-4213 by Jim Shore 103 Clothier St. E./Kemptville • Phone 613.258.7763 159 St. Lawrence St. Merrickville • Phone 613.269.3151 1.800.806.6983 1000’s of Christmas Ornaments Merrickville Guest Suites merrickvillesuitesa.ca Featuring 2 spacious, deluxe, private suites, satellite TV. Downtown. Like to cook? Fully equipped kitchenettes. One suite with private deck, Overnight Getaway! available by the night or the week. mr@rowlandleather.com www.rowlandleather.com Family Dining • Weddings • Conferences • Overnight Accommodation Dinner Packages • British Style Pub • Courtyard Patio www.baldachin.com baldachininn@gmail.com 111 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville Tel: (613) 269-4223 July, 2013 Vacation Guide Gem & Mineral Show & Swap Aug. 24-25 MADRID - The St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club announces its 47th Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Swap will return to Madrid again this year. The club is fortunate to be able to schedule the show at Madrid’s beautiful Municipal Park and Community Center, on the banks of the Grasse River. Show dates are August 24 & 25. General admission for the public is free. This show offers something for everyone: handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones for the jewelry lover, gemstone beads, jewelry making supplies, and free lessons for the crafter, museum quality crystals, fossils, and mineral specimens for the nature lover and art collector, handcrafted gift items, free mineral kits for the kids, mineral collecting trips at some of St. Lawrence County’s famous rock-hunting sites for the serious or novice rockhound, fun and fellowship for rockhounds from all over the Northeast, and a different type of shopping experience for the general public. Dozens of collectors from several Northeastern states and Southeastern Canadian provinces will set up camp on Friday evening. Most will be offering part of their collections for sale to the public on Saturday and Sunday, as well as trading specimens with other vendors. Tickets will be sold for a chance to win a large Brazilian amethyst cathedral. The winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday afternoon. A fluorescent mineral hunt for kids will take place after dark on Friday evening. Kids, age 11 or less, will be able to borrow a portable black light to search for samples of fluorescent minerals. They will be able to keep some of the minerals that they find. There is no charge for this activity. A special feature this year will be free wire-wrapping lessons. Dave Millis, from Pennsylvania, has been a vendor at the show for several years. He is well known for his gem trees and wire-wrapped jewelry. He has offered to give free demonstrations to anyone who wants to learn his craft on both days of the show. All lessons are free, but there will be a charge for materials. Returning this year is a very popular display of geodes and a geode cracker. Geodes are hollow rocks that contain crys- tals. They were formed millions of years ago by natural processes. Some contain white quartz crystals; others contain amethyst. The customer may purchase a geode, then be the first person in the history of the earth to see the crystals inside as it is split in half in front of them. The customer gets to keep both halves. The food concession will be open Friday evening, as well as Saturday and Sunday from 9 am until the end of the show, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and snow cones. At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday there will be an auction of donated mineral specimens and other items of interest to rockhounds. It features auctioneer extraordinaire and man of many hats, Schuyler Alverson, ably assisted by Heather O’Hara. Note that this is a time change from previous years. For the convenience of local residents and commuting vendors, it will now be held at the conclusion of Saturday’s sales at 4:30 p.m., rather than in the evening. Anyone interested in swapping and/or selling gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, etc, may reserve a space for a nominal fee. (Application forms and fee schedule are posted on the club’s website, www. StLawrenceCountyMineralClub.org.) Guided field trips will go to Power’s farm, famous location for black tourmaline and quartz crystals on Saturday, and to the Bush farm, collecting location for brown tourmaline and tremolite on Sunday, leaving at 9:00 am. The fee for collecting at each of these locations is $5 per day. There is no charge for the public to attend the show; everyone is welcome. The Madrid Municipal Park and Community Center is located near the intersection of State Route 310 and State Route 345. It is at the south end of the bridge over the Grasse River. There is parking for many vehicles on a large, well-kept and mowed grass lawn. There is river access, and a playground for the kids. Local restaurants are within walking distance. For more information, check the club’s website at www.StLawrenceCountyMineralClub.org . Or contact club president Bill deLorraine at (315) 287-4652, or wdellie@gmail.com. Or show chairman Bob Taillon at (315) 322-4034, or spiritwood650@yahoo.com. Black Lake Continued From Page 22 The St. Lawrence Seaway, Thousands Islands, Adirondack State Park and Ottawa, the capital of Canada are all close enough for a day trip. Anyone interested in visiting the lake – for an afternoon or a month – should head over to the Black Lake Chamber of Commerce website for more information: www.blacklakeny.com. • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 25 We’re Here To Keep Your Summer Rollin’ Not Just Summer “We’re Here all Year Long” • Fully- Computerized Pharmacy Dept. • Most 3rd Party Insurance Plans • FLAVORx-Over 40 Flavors Available Making Even The Worst Tasting Medicine Go Down Easy Summer Essentials Include: CALAMINE LOTION To treat bug bites, rashes. The itch, discomfort of poison ivy & Summer SUN BLOCK Prevent sunburn/skin damage from the sun. Wear at least SPF 15- reapply after exercising ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT Prevents infection in minor cuts/abrasions MUSCLE RUB Helps ease pain of over worked muscles. KIMRO’S MEDICINE PLACE 511 State Street 393-6290 Ogdensburg PAGE 26 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Norwood Concert Series Continues July 18 NORWOOD - The Norwood Village Green Concert Series has programmed its 2013 season, the 40th annual season of the venerable Northern New York tradition. In 2013 the fully upgraded band shell will be used to its greatest potential up to this point in its history and the tradition of the series unique programming will continue. The 2013 season will be a blockbuster, as befitting a 40th anniversary. In recognition of this upcoming celebratory season some of the greatest artists of their genre have been programmed. Two exceptional jazz headliners including a Juno award winner, two diverse dance groups, a Grammy awarded Country and Americana singer, a much celebrated master storyteller, a very special gospel group, and a legendary Irish ensemble along with many local performers will be presented. A celebratory season comes with a price. For the series this price for performers fees is considerably higher than any other season by over $4000. It totals $37,450. It will be money well spent and will further enhance our area’s “sense of place” and community. It will do it through the arts on the most basic level - the arts in and of the community. The presentation of the stellar lineup of performers continues the series’ efforts to provide access to artistic excellence for the public in a free, unique, inclusive and eclectic family setting. The series is endowed with a treasured audience base. In the long history of the Norwood Village Green Concert Series has been able to present a wide variety of performers from elementary school, to local and regional artists, and to performing groups from every continent on the globe. Along the way it has presented artists that have achieved some of the most coveted awards in their fields including 12 Grammy winners, 14 Juno Winners, 2 Emmy winners, 14 International Bluegrass Music Association winners, 3 Blues Foundation award winners, 3 Maple Blues award winners, a recipient of the Order of Canada and a National Medal of Arts recipient. The width and breadth of these award winners continues to grow, as the creative process is valued in the programming. Most of the music, dance, storytelling and other arts genres are creations of the featured performer. The Series is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. It is also supported by public moneys from the Town of Potsdam and the Village of Norwood. Its primary support is from many organizations, foundations, businesses and individuals. The eight acoustic concerts are supported by The Sweetgrass Foundation. The series continues to take donations by check. They can be mailed to: Norwood Village Green Concert Series, 3 Bicknell Street, Norwood, NY 13668. All contributions are tax deductable. Norwood Village Green Concert Series are free but there is a “pass the bucket”. Donations are encouraged and needed. Here is the full annotated 2013 schedule: All concerts are at 7 p.m. except where noted: Thursday, July 18 - Frankie Gavin and DeDannan - the legendary Irish Fiddler Frankie Gavin and the quintessential Irish band DeDannan with vocalist Michelle Lally. Sunday, July 21 - The Canal Street Band - the Erie Canal that is! Traditional music from New York State. Thursday, July 25 - The Brass Firemen - Enjoy street music, some audience par- ticipation and a general good time. Sunday, July 28 - Suzy Bogguss - the Grammy award winning Country and Americana singer will be performing from her new “American Folk Songbook” CD and she will also include her Grammy award winning and pop culture hits. Thursday, August 1 - The Atkinson Family Bluegrass Band. Sunday, August 4 - John Kribs and Barb Heller To view the schedule of concerts and to find out extensive details about the performers and other information, check the series web site: www.norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org SUZY BOGGUSS Northern New York’s Premier Outdoor Concert Series 2013 For further information: Joseph M. Liotta, Programmer/Administrator 315-353-2437 40th Anniversary Season THE BRASS FIREMEN CANAL STREET BAND Norwood Village Green Concert Series 2013 Sunday, July 7 • The All Star Big Band - Under the direction of Wally Siebel with guest artist and super bari-sax/flutist Denis DiBlasio Wednesday, July 10 • David Gonzalez - Accompanied by Daniel Kelly performing “Cuentos”, Tales of the Latino world. Sunday, July 14 • Mary Ann Casale and Andy Van Dyne Each alone, and as a harmonious duo. Thursday, July 18 • Della Mae - Commands a powerful collective chemistry with vocal, instrumental, and song writing talent to spare. 5 virtuoso female performers. Sunday, July 21 • The Canal Street String Band - Erie, that is. Thursday, July 25 • The Brass Firemen - Our very own. Sunday, July 28 • Suzy Bogguss - Grammy award winning Country and Americana Singer - “Her voice sparkles like crystal water - she’s only one of the best” - Chet Atkins. See Our Website For Entire Schedule: www.norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org July, 2013 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 27 Founder’s Day Weekend Set In Ogdensburg Founder’s Day Weekend is a commemoration of Ogdensburg’s French Colonial History and the French and Indian War and a time for residents and visitors to reflect on the region’s cultural heritage. Scheduled for July 20 and 21 at Lighthouse Point, the weekend will feature A PHOTO FROM FOUNDER’S DAY colorful 18th-century uniforms as reenactors from the United States and Canada set up realistic military encampments along the St. Lawrence River. On Saturday and Sunday afternoon English and French forces, with their allies, will relive the battles of the 1750’s. Colonial merchants will have candy, tools, toys and other goods available along the battlefield for visitors and there will be historic games and entertainment on both days as well. On Saturday evening the Freight House Restaurant will host a traditional English Country Dance. Admission is free and there will be instruction available. On Sunday morning Notre Dame Church will provide an open-air worship service. Admission to the Founder’s Day Weekend is $7 for adults, $2 for children ages 6 through 17 and children under the age of 6 are free. On Sunday children 17 and under are free if they are accompanied by a paying adult. The schedule of events is as follows: Drills, Demonstrations and Exhibits throughout the weekend. SATURDAY – 10:00 a.m. GATES OPEN 11:00 a.m. Water Battle begins 12:00 Lecture & Power Point- His Majesty Schooner The Iroquois, Later the Anson, with Dennis McCarthy. 1:00 p.m. Pre-battle narration by David Frost 1:30 p.m. Land Battle begins 2:30 p.m. Children`s Muster 3:00 p.m. Bateau Race 4:00 p.m. Book Signing: The Spike Tomahawk with Jack Vargo 5:00 p.m. GATES CLOSE 7:30 p.m. 18th-Century Ball; Banquet Hall Freight House Restaurant. Music by Playfair Players. SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. MASS, Lighthouse Point: Bring your own chair. On-site parking for the service. Rain location - Notre Dame Church 10:00 a.m. GATES OPEN Children activities throughout Sunday 11:00 a.m. Water Battle begins 11:30 a.m. Children`s muster 1:00 p.m. Pre-battle narration by David Frost 1:30 p.m. Land Battle 3:00 p.m. GATES CLOSE GOUVERNEUR - The Gouverneur & St. Lawrence County Fair will be held July 30 to Aug. 4. For more than 158 years, area residents and visitors to the county have enjoyed the fair which features 4-H competitions, the showing of livestock to rabbits, and quilting exhibits. The Coleman Brothers midway will once again be on hand to offer rides and fair games. The fair also features dozens of food vendors who will please the palates of fair goers. The fair will open Tuesday with after- noon harness racing, and tractor pulling in the evening. Wednesday is High School and Fire Department Band Day with Texas Showdown at night. The popular talent show highlights Thursday’s schedule. Friday will feature the Triple Threat Thrill Show. Comedian Costaki Economopoulos will perform in the grandstand at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The annual county fair demolition derby will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www. gouverneurfair.net or call 315-2873010. Hammond Fire Dept. Gouverneur/County Field Day Set July 20 Fair July 30 To Aug. 4 HAMMOND - Come one, come all. The Hammond Fire Department will be sponsoring a Field Day on July 20. The event is a long-standing tradition for the community with just over 1,000 people. “We’ve been doing this for over 70 years,” Fire Chief Jon B. Bass said. Beginning at 7 a.m., a parade featuring local marching bands, floats and local fire departments will begin the day at Hammond Central School and make its way down Main Street to the Hammond Fire Hall. “The parade grows every year,” Mr. Bass said. “We don’t always know who we’re going to get.” At the parade’s finish, games and food will be available throughout the day. At 2 p.m. The Fire Hall will host its famous chicken barbecue. “There will be plenty of things to do for kids and adults,” Mr. Bass said. “There will be bounce houses and kids games. The event will go all day.” Field Day is free to the public, but donations are welcome. Mondays-Thursday Noon - 10 pm JAMAICAN u AMERICAN RESTAURANT (315) 379-9022 13 Hodskin St., Coupon Coupon LUNCH • DINNER • TAKE-OUT Canton, NY 00 Coupon $ SAVE 1 Good only for Aug. 2013 for coupons Coupon PAGE 28 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide July, 2013 Clifton-Fine Hospital Golf Tournament Aug. 3 STAR LAKE - Organizers of the second annual Clifton-Fine Hospital Wilderness Foundation Golf Tournament are looking for businesses, civic groups or individuals to sponsor a hole to help raise money for the hospital. The tourney will be held Aug. 3 at the Clifton-Fine Municipal Golf Course on Rt. 3. A dinner will follow the tournament GARY GOOLDEN for golfers and their guests. Those interested in being a sponsor should contact Elizabeth Cooper, director of development for the Wilderness Healthcare Foundation of the Clifton-Fine Hospital, at (315) 848-4304 or ecooper@cliftonfine.net, or Bob Raymo at 848-3714 or raymo@ northnet.org To register for the golf tournament, visit www.cliftonfinehospital.org . Space is limited and teams will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. This event is named in honor of two dedicated supporters of the hospital’s recent building campaign who both passed away in 2012 - Gary Goolden and Dr. Richard Narkewicz. A native of Canton, Mr. Goolden taught social studies at Ogdensburg Free Academy for 35 years and was the school’s varsity hockey coach for 10 years. He was an active member of the Cranberry Lake community, serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Cranberry Lake DR. RICHARD Fire and Rescue De- NARKEWICZ partment and was a past member of the Clifton-Fine Lions Club. While in retirement, he also was a substitute teacher at Clifton-Fine Central School. Dr. Narkewicz operated a pediatrics practice in Burlington, Vt. for many years and was an advocate for the Clifton-Fine Hospital for many years. His family owned a summer residence in Wanakena for decades where he and his family enjoyed their summers. “The fact is these two true friends are being honored for the work they did for this community,” stated Mr. Raymo. Massena Is Home To The St. Lawrence Seaway A Must See For All Ages! Massena Country Club on the St. Lawrence River The visitors’ center at Eisenhower Lock near Massena is open for the season. It’s open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seaway officials say the visitors’ center is a good place to watch the roughly 3,000 ships that pass through the Seaway each year. The ships carry a wide variety of cargoes including grains, iron ore, coal, steel stone, steel slabs and project cargoes. The road to the center is opposite the St. Lawrence Centre Mall main entrance on Route 37. The visitors’ center entrance is 1.5 miles on the right. For up-to-date information on estimated vessel transit times, call (315) 7692422 or visit www.greatlakes-seaway.com. TIMEQUEST MINI-GOLF Air Conditioned Party Room With Snacks & Drinks 25th Anniversary Safari Ride & Petting Zoo Two 18 Hole Courses Rt. 56, Massena (315) 769-6510 • Before 8 am........$25 • 1-5 pm................$30 Daily Season Rates For 2013! • 8 am-1 pm..........$35 • After 5 pm..........$25 *Price includes cart up to 18 holes *All prices, date and times not valid with tournaments, promotions or other specials. Call 315-769-2293 for more information TOM SIDDON’S PROFESSIONAL GOLF SHOP & REPAIR Located at Massena Country Club 2013 Brand Name Equipment & Apparel Professional Club Modifications, Repairs Professional Enhancements • Expert Adjustments Trusted Trained PGA Professional Staff 315-769-2293 Enjoy our scenic golf course and restaurant on the shore of the beautiful St. Lawrence River! www.massenacountryclub.com • 829 Route 131, Massena July, 2013 Vacation Guide Welcome to Massena! Tired of Guessing about Nutritional Supplements?? Massena Farmers’ Market Local artisans, local food, local color! July - October 31 Sundays 8AM - 3PM Massena Town hall 60 Maple St. Thursdays • 10AM - 5PM Triple A Building Center Parking Lot 3 Malby Ave. FOX HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB • (315) 764-TOFF (8633) 216 Bayley Rd. • Massena • Health Foods • Herbs • Supplements • Iridology FREE Compass Early Bird Special Mon.-Thurs. Tee Off by 11AM 22 holes w/cart $25 22 holes walking $10 LARGE DRIVING RANGE Reading or 10% OFF Total Purchase w/ Ad • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 29 Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-5, Sun. Closed All Day Friday Couples He pays She plays FREE w/purchase of cart 11 Hole Course Par 44 Three PAR 3’s • Five PAR 4’s • Three PAR 5’s Gift Certifcates *Canadian Money Always at Par* OPEN: 7:30 AM - Dusk 7 Days/Wk PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce Presents 2013 Concerts in the Park Access to affordable health care is now as easy as walking into MMH’s Levine Outpatient Center at the Walk-In Clinic. Our professional medical staff will take care of your common ailments, routine screenings, corporate physicals and minor injuries. We’re open every day, and no appointment is ever necessary! Quality...Our Team Joe Lamb, PA-C & Alicia Sienkiewycz, NP-C have over a decade of experience in Emergency, Rural and Primary Care medicine Convenience No appointment needed Open extended hours and everyday Value Affordable medical care Most insurances accepted Thurs., July 11 ~ “Tas Cru” Thurs., July 18 ~ “Acoustic Brothers” Thurs., July 25 ~ “Andy Van Duyne & Mary Ann Casale” Thurs., Aug. 1 ~ “Six Foot Midget” Thurs., Aug. 8 ~ “Ray Gardner & Friends” Thurs., Aug. 15 ~ “Bucket List & Unfinished Business” Thurs., Aug. 22 ~ “Dave Alderson Jazz Quartet” Springs Park - W. Hatfield St. Massena All concerts are 5 pm - 7 pm (Unless otherwise noted) All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Donations are appreciated! Please bring your own seating! Sponsored By: Dufrane realty PAGE 30 • Northern New York Newspapers Vacation Guide Waddington Homecoming Set The 38th Annual Waddington Homecoming is scheduled for Aug. 2 through 4. Join residents for Waddington’s most celebrated annual festival. Three fun-filled days of events including a craft show, races, community picnic, fireworks, and much, much more. For craft show information as well as other information, please contact Shelly Shirley at 276-6327 or Nancy Putney at 388-5576. Events include: Aug. 2 10 a.m. Pet Show at Town Hall Square. For more information, please contact June Dumas at 388-5674. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Book Sale at Library Community Room. Noon: Teddy Bear Picnic at the Waddington Town Beach. For more info, contact Benny Fairchild 388-5628. 1 p.m.: Sand Castle Contest at the Town Beach. Recreation Committee 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Ice Cream Social at Waddington United Methodist Church. For more information, please call 388-5568. 6:15 p.m.: Opening Ceremony at Town Hall Square. 6:30 p.m.: Diaper Derby at Town Hall Square. For more info, call Shelly Shirley 276-6327 or Wayne Santamont 3884390. 7 p.m.: Lip Sync Contest at Town Hall Square. (Registration is at 5:30pm). For more information, please contact Sheryl Evans 276-0016. Sponsored by Phillips Memorial Homes and Riverview of Waddington Motel. 9 p.m.: Music by Acoustic Brothers at Town Hall Square. Aug. 3 7 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Waddington United Methodist Church. For more information, please call 388-5568. 9 a.m.: Five K Run from Island View Park. Sponsored by the Waddington Volunteer Fire Department. Registration: 7:30 am; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Book Sale at Library Community Room 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Car Show at Island View Park. Sponsored by the Waddington Volunteer Fire Department. Registration 10:30 am; 10:00am – No-Octane Go-Cart Race on Pine Street. PENDING 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Craft, Antique & Flea Market Show at Town Hall Square. For more information, please contact Shelly Shirley 276-6327 or Nancy Putney 3885576. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Quilt & Textile Show at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Contact Linda Jones at 388-5661 for more information. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Art Show at Former Elementary School. For more information, please contact Bob Ritter at 388-5644. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Boy Scouts Dunk Tank at Town Hall Square. 11:00 a.m.: Children’s Games: Island View Park; Contact Amy Rivera 388-4931 or Michelle Jones 296-4645 for further information. 11 am – 1 p.m.: Music by Donna Miller; Gazebo 11 a.m.: Chicken Barbecue at the Waddington Fire Hall. 1:00pm - 1:30pmPENDING 2:30 p.m.: Bed Races on Main Street. Sponsored by Mack’s Tavern. 388-5862. 5 p.m.: Parade Lineup on Linden & Fenton Streets. 6 p.m.: Parade from LaGrasse Street to Island View Park. Contact John Mikolay 388-5983 or waddingtonparade@gmail. com for further information. 7 p.m. Music by Double Barrel Blues; Island View Park. 8 p.m.: 14th Annual Duck Race from the Town Beach to Island View Park. For more information, please contact Sue Caswell at 388-4309. Dusk: Fireworks at Island View Park. Aug. 4 9 a.m. Homecoming Ecumenical Service; United Methodist Church. Noon: Community Picnic at the Town Beach. Catered by Seaway Diner & Smokehouse. 2 p.m. – Tube Race from the Town Beach to Island View Park. Sponsored by the Waddington Sons of the American Legion. PACKAGE EXPRESS is now available at July, 2013 Ahhh...Summer Bike, hike, camp, fish...Follow Route 37 to visit Singer Castle, Frederic Remington Museum, and the Seaway...or head south to relax by a secluded Adirondack pond...New York State’s biggest county is the place to be in summer. Seasonal Events Sampler: ]July 11-13: 46th Annual Potsdam Summer Festival ]July 20: Cranberry Lake Cardboard Boat Races ]July 21-22: Founder’s Day Weekend, Ogdensburg ]July 23-28: Seaway Festival, Ogdensburg ]July 30-August 4: St. Lawrence County Fair, Gouverneur ]August 15-17: St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament DON’T MISS IT! 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