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p1,20 vac july 7/6/11 2:25 PM Page 1 PAGE 20 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Presented by Northern New York Newspapers F R E E JULY 2011 Supplement To: The Ogdensburg Journal • Courier-Observer • St. Lawrence Plaindealer Sunday Advance News • Carthage Tribune • Malone Tribune p2,19 vac july 7/6/11 2:34 PM Page 1 PAGE 2 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Your Camp Can Feel Like Your Home Too! New Arrivals of FUTONS All For 7 Piece $ by Gold Living Room Set: Sofa, Chair, 3 Tables, 2 Lamps 999 Bond “Manhattan” $ Starting at 369 Mattresses are extra. Starting at “Albany” $ 169 $ 219 Starting at $ 299 60” Slate Table Top & Chairs.........$949 Cash-n-Carry 3 Colors In-Stock Tan, Blue, Green GLIDER ROCKERS CARPET -n329 Cash Carry Starting at $ HARDWOOD VINYL 2-Side Technology Doubles Your Comfort (Over 430 Rolls In-Stock) starting at 75¢ sq. ft. 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Noon-2am Pizza & Wings...Sun-Wed.......Open ‘til Midnight Thurs-Sat..... Open ‘til 3am Happy Hour...4pm-6pm QUET HALL & M EE BAN 775 ST Rt. 37, Hogansburg, NY (Next to Casino) E fish. It's something that gets under the skin." Register Now Veteran young carp enthusiasts or youngsters who have events during the three days, including the Mort Backus & Sons pre-tournament fishing school and the chance to learn about carp fishing from local experts. All carp caught during the tournament are tagged and returned live to the St. Lawrence River. Businesses can also become sponsors of the tournament, or can sponsor individual anglers or teams. Tournament sponsors this year also include Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and CARP (Catch and Release Professional) Tournament Series. Participants can download a registration form by visiting the Chamber website, http://www.northcountryguide. com/Visiting/Fishing/JuniorCarpTournament or call the BRASSHORS DON MEISSNER never even lifted a fishing rod are all invited to register now for the 9th Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament, set for August 18 -20 along a 30mile stretch of the St. Lawrence from Massena to Ogdensburg. The nation's largest tournament of its kind is open to 11- to 18-year-olds. Entry fees are $100 per youngster, if registration is received by July 15, or $125 after that date. Kids can register individually or as a team of up to four anglers. A range of cash prizes and trophies are awarded in divisions for boys, girls and teams, along with a grand champion cash prize. Entry fees cover participation in all tournament-related ENTER GC TIN CANTON - For most of his fishing life, nationally known local anger Don Meissner dismissed carp as big but uninteresting creatures that cruised through the waters of the St. Lawrence River until the day he accidentally hooked one and "I suddenly found my boat being towed by this giant fish." His respect for the species, and for catch-and-release carp fishing, was made permanent during last summer's St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament, a FISHCAP and St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce event. "I have never been so amazed and affected by any one sport, than during those three days engaging with and observing this tournament." Meissner, longtime host of PBS's Streamside fishing series, is currently coordinator of the county FISHCAP program. He speaks of the excitement of the young anglers, the camaraderie among the contestants, the intricacies of carp fishing, and the professionalism of the event as a total package that completely won him over. "Carp fishing is really an ultimate sport," Meissner notes. "There's real science to it - from knowing about the fish, to the special baits, to the special equipment." A bait "sling shot," specific to carp fishing, shoots bait into the water and looks easy enough - but isn't, Meissner discovered. "It was pretty comical when I tried it," he admits. The Best Fishing But he comes back to being so impressed by the passion of the young carp anglers at the tournament. "There is something about the possibility of battling a huge fish that can excite anyone, at any age. And while the kids I spoke with at the tournament all said they enjoyed going after all the other species in our North Country waters, almost to a youngster they said they enjoyed carp fishing the most." 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Remington Golf Tourney In Canton CANTON - The Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg, is hosting a fundraising golf tournament Aug. 26 at the St. Lawrence University Golf and Country Club, to benefit arts and education at the children’s museum. The tournament is a four-person scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. There will be women’s and men’s/mixed divisions. Pre-registration is $75 per person and includes golf, cart, prizes and special awards, door prizes and dinner at the Best Western University Inn. There are a limited number of teams, so pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register your team, contact the museum at 3932425, William Ford at 2689505 or 573-4644 or Debbie Ormasen at 393-2425 or 486-2799. Registration payment with check or credit card information and team information can be mailed to the museum at: FRAM 2011 Golf Tournament, 303 Washington St., Ogdensburg, N.Y., 13669. Along the way it has presented artists that have achieved some of the most coveted awards in their fields including 11 Grammy winners, 13 Juno Winners, two Emmy winners, 14 International Bluegrass Music Association winners, three Blues Foundation award winners, three Maple Blues award winners and a recipient of the Order of Canada. The width and breadth of these award winners contin- ues 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 with public funds by the New York state Council on the Arts, the town of Potsdam and the village of Norwood. It is also supported by the private sector that accounts for its main source of income via foundations, corporations, civic asso- ciations and individuals. The series continues to take donations by check. They can be mailed to: Norwood Village Green Concert Series, 3 Bicknell St., Norwood, N.Y. 13668. Here is the full 2011 schedule. All concerts are at 7 p.m. except where noted: • July 21 - The JW Jones Blues Band • July 24 - Paul Taylor’s Taylor 2 Dance Company • July 28 - The Brass Firemen • July 31 - The Bluegrass Gospel Project • Aug. 4 - Guitar Legends of the North Country with Paul Meyers, Danny Gotham and Dick Stephan • Aug. 7 - Magpie performs “Under One Sky” To view the schedule of concerts and to find out extensive details about the performers and other information, check the series website: www.norwoodvillagegreenconcertseries.org. THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT Celebrating our 81st Year GREAT CHINESE & CANADIAN CUISINE Overlooking the St. Lawrence River Open Daily www.newyorkrestaurant.ca (Reservations always appreciated) 19 KING ST. W. BROCKVILLE 2011 FAST TAKE-OUT & FAIR EXCHANGE RATE (613) 345-0015 Concert Series The Best Ice Cream And Treats Around... 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(Doors at 2pm) Watertown Fairgrounds Arena Call: 315-782-0044 or 800-533-2859 or visit our website: www.dpao.org GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS Available at the following locations: Kinney Drugs Stores Price Chopper Supermarkets p4,17 vac july 7/6/11 3:45 PM Page 1 PAGE 4 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 County Offers Seven State Campgrounds Whether your idea of camping is pulling the RV into a space with modern amenity hook-ups, or roughing it with a tent and nature, St. Lawrence County offers something for everyone. Get away from it all or make an active visit filled with festivals, fun and attractions. St. Lawrence County has seven state-operated campgrounds: Cedar Island State Park, Chippewa Bay; Coles Creek, Waddington; Cranberry Lake State Campground; Eel Weir State Park, Ogdensburg; Higley Flow State Park, South Colton; Jacques Cartier State Park, Morristown; and Robert Moses State Park, Massena. Cedar Island is located on an island in the town of Hammond. The park is favored by people who appreciate quiet Community Sale Set Aug. 13 At Canton Pavilion The Canton Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its Community Sale set Aug. 13 inside the Canton Pavilion. Vendors will be allowed to drive into the pavilion to unload. Businesses are also welcome to set up a display. Food will be for sale at the snack bar. The cost is $20 for a 15x15-foot space. For more information, call the Canton Chamber office at 386-8255. S-and-W boating, fishing and beautiful scenery. The park’s campsites are lightly wooded, with a dayuse area and picnic pavilion nearby. Coles Creek includes both wooded and open campsites, as well as a beach on Lake St. Lawrence. The park includes a playground, playing fields and a large pavilion. A marina is located at the mouth of the creek, just north of the park. The Cranberry Lake area is one of the largest remote areas remaining in the state. The park is adjacent to 150,000 acres of forest preserve and includes many miles of marked trails and ponds. Activities available at Cranberry Lake include hiking, swimming and camping, with many of the campsites having trees between them for some added privacy. Eel Weir State Park is located along the banks of the Oswegatchie River just two miles from Black Lake. Both the Oswegatchie and Black Lake are known for excellent bass fishing and are ideal for canoes or row boats. Eel Weir is a small, secluded park ideal for those looking to get away from it all. The park includes a picnic area and pavilion. Higley Flow is nestled among the Adirondack foothills in South Colton, along the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites are separated by pine trees. The park is hilly and heavily wooded, with a beach on the reservoir of the river. Jacques Cartier State Park, Morristown, hosts a sandy beach and boater’s docks on the St. Lawrence River. The park’s biggest draws are its boating opportunities and excellent fishing. Its large open lawns encourage games and picnics. A playground and shaded picnic area are also located nearby. Robert Moses State Park is a unique park, located on the mainland in Massena, with a portion of the park also being Summer Fun Electric LSV Street Legal Cars PO BOX 9, LISBON, NY 13658 (315) 375-6333 Full Service Motorcoach Transportation Company “Serving the North Country with over 25 years experience.” Sporting Events•Concerts/ Shows/Casinos/Theme Parks •School Trips•Senior Citizens Groups•Sight Seeing Visit us: sandwtours.com “Leave the planning to us!” fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views. In the winter the park is open for crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling. For camping reservations at one of the state run parks, call, toll free, 1-800-456CAMP (2267). Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2011 All Concerts at: Springs Park, West Hatfield St., Massena July - August, 2011 All concerts are FREE and open to the public! Donations are appreciated! Please bring your own seating! In case of rain, concerts will go on as scheduled at the Massena Fire Station. Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 17 Merrickville: On The Rideau River Merrickville-recognized by historians as Canada’s best preserved and restored 19th Century Village-is right at your doorstep, situated on the winding Rideau River, just 45 minutes south of Ottawa. Come discover a way of life that has long since gone by the wayside, but not forgotten. 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 his- tory buff ’s 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, JULY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursday, July 14th 5-7pm....................Northbound st Thursday, July 21 5-7pm........Dave Alderson Jazz Quartet Thursday, July 28th 6-8pm........................Six Foot Midget Friday, July 29th 6-8pm Sandy Cook and the Extravaganza Band High Gas Price Worries Are Gone July 24, 2011 New York BASS Chapter Federation Tournament “The Robert Moses Melee” TOURS & CHARTERS, LLC. S-and-W located on Barnhart Island. The park offers wooded campsites, cabins, a marina and a boat launch, as well as some of the finest St. Lawrence River fishing anywhere. There are also picnic areas, a beach, tennis courts and a nature center that is open year round. The park’s trails wind through July, 2011 Cruise Around the Campground Cruise to the Course 100s of Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles In Stock New & Pre Owned MID-STATE GOLF CAR 5984 County Route 27, Canton, NY 13617 (877) 592-4653 Launch: Massena Intake Dam & Boat Launch St. Lawrence River Sponsored by the Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Massena Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce 50 Main St. Massena, NY 13662 (315) 769-3525 Office (315) 769-5295 Fax www.massenachamber.com The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is generously underwritten by: Merrickville Calendar of Events July 10 Merrickville's 11th annual Cruise & Shop Car Show from 8am to 4pm. July 30 – August 1-Merrickville Canalfest August 12, 13, 14, The 173rd Annual Merrickville Agricultural Fair. www.merrickvillefair.com. Horse Show, Child's Horse & Pony Show, Canadian & Miniature Horses, Light & Heavy Horse Draw, Beef and Dairy Cattle Show and more. August 27 & 28 The Merrickville Antique and Artisans Show September 10 2nd annual Ride the Rideau bicycle fund raiser. www.ridetherideau.ca Oct. 14, 15, 16 Merrickville's first jazz festival www.merrickvillejazzfest.com Shop Ontario www.realmerrickville.ca 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 worldrenowned 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 loverswhatever your in the mood for, Merrickville has it covered. Merrickville's own Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop was awarded a Gold Medal for Mrs. McGarrigle's Cranberry Port Mustard at the 2010 World wide Mustard Competition in Napa Valley, California. A wide assortment of events is scheduled throughout the summer season. Art Festivals. KnockKnock Shoppe 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 ARTIQUES Christmas Shop Heartwood Creek Collectibles Luxury Beds & Bedding Over 100 Styles of Quilts Comforter & Duvet Sets Table Linens • Home Decor Ladies Fashion & Accessories Webkinz• Melissa & Doug Puppets & Puzzles • Nut Crackers • Snowmen • Santas 117 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-4213 136 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-3199 by Jim Shore 1000’s of Christmas Ornaments 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. Canal Gallery 1000’s of prints 300 On Display Largest selection in Eastern Ontario www.canalgallery.com CanalTripping.com CANOE & KAYAK R E N TA L S Day Weekend Weekly Explore The Rideau 230 St. Lawrence St. (613)269-3566 Family Dining • Weddings • Conferences • Overnight Accommodation Dinner Packages • British Style Pub • Courtyard Patio www.baldachin.com [email protected] 111 St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville Tel: (613) 269-4223 p5,16 vac july 7/6/11 2:23 PM Page 1 PAGE 16 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Take Time To Visit And Enjoy DOLLAR DAZE •Balloons of all Types •Health & Beauty •Greeting Cards 2/$1 Plus so much more! Joe & Tracy Fieldson [email protected] Mon-Sat 9-4 99 Lincoln Ave On The Beautiful St. Lawrence River ...So Much To See and Do! ★★★★ You get a full 20lbs and when you fill 2 tanks, we’ll give you a gift certificate for a FREE LUNCH REALLY GOOD FOOD FOR A REAL GOOD PRICE! Check out our Wide Variety of Thursdays All you can eat pizza & wings for $5 Fridays DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Icelandic Haddock Served all day w/ homestyle Mac & Cheese Starting at MURRAY’S Saturdays All You Can Eat Prime Rib & Seafood Buffet 7 $ includes beverage OLD IRISH INN Rt. 37 Waddington Catering & Banquet Facilities New York State Certified & Member of NTNY 5 Main St., Waddington, NY 13694 E-Mail: [email protected] Open 6am to 4pm; Closed Tuesday www.naturestrophies.com 388-4820 ($7.50 value), at MURRAY’S OLD IRISH INN, 2 Main St. • Waddington SATURDAY DINNER home of the best burger in town 5-8pm by Reservation Only TIERNAN’S HOME CENTER, INC. A log cabin nestled in the woods with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms SUNDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET 9am-1pm Variety of Traditional Breakfast Favorites Reservations Appreciated Rt. 37, Waddington (315) 388-5623 388-4488 We Welcome Bridal Showers, Parties & Group Meetings, etc. Open for Lunch Wed.-Fri. •Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sat. & Sun. Main St., Waddington for reservations call 388-4000 Breakfast & Lunch Mon-Fri 6AM-2PM THURSDAY WING NIGHT 35¢ ea. (eat-in only) 45¢ to go FRIDAY FISH FRY w/cole slaw & choice of macaroni & cheese or french fries $8.50 eat-in, $8.75 take-out Served All Day Arrive by land or water for a friendly drink and casual bite to eat. We serve burgers, barkers and wings daily. PIZZA FOR DELIVERY CALL 388-5862 A Touch of Icing Classic Car and Street Rod owners Cruise into Waddington every Monday Night June 6th-July 25th 6:00-8:00PM. 388-7891 Plus A Full Menu & The North Country’s Best Burgers! Let A Touch of Icing design a Custom Cake for your special occasion. 19 Main Street, Waddington, NY & Smokehouse St. Hwy 37•3 mi. West of Waddington All Your Slow Smoked Favorites Cruise-In sponsored by a Touch of Icing We specialize in Wedding and All occasion cakes and desserts. Seaway Diner Hours Mon-Sat. 5:30am-1pm 315-388-4096 OPEN: Tues-Thurs: 11AM-8PM Friday: 11AM-9PM Saturday: 7AM-9PM Sunday: 7AM-3PM 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! July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 5 County Boat Launches Listed The myrad of waterways in St. Lawrence County are a special sporting paradise. Sportsmen are offered the opportunity to enjoy the great St. Lawrence River and tributaries like the Oswegatchie, Raquette, St. Regis and Grasse rivers; and lakes of all sizes. To help residents and visitors enjoy the aquatic bounty, the state Department of Environmental Conservation offers boat launches of all sizes. Some are limited to canoes and kayaks, but many other accommodate any size boats on trailers. A list of the DEC launches follows: Black Lake A concrete ramp to accommodate 55 cars and trailers is located on County Route 6 near Edwardsville in the town of Morristown. Oswegatchie River A hand launch for nonmotorized boats in located on Route 3 in the village of Star Lake. A beach launch is located off Route 58 in the village of Edwards. A hand launch is located on County Route 58 in village of Edwards. A hard-surface ramp to accommodate 30 cars and trailers for motor boats is located off Route 184 in village of Heuvelton. Concrete ramps with a large parking area are also maintained on the Oswegatchie by the city of Ogdensburg and the village of Gouverneur. St. Lawrence River A concrete ramp to accommodate 15 cars and trailers is located at Robert Moses State Park just north of Massena. A hard surface ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located on Brandy Brook just north of Waddington on Route 37. A municipal hard-surface ramp accommodating 30 cars and trailers is located at the Massena intake just off Route 131. A flat-rock ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located at Jacques Cartier State Park on the River Road two miles south of the village of Morristown. A concrete ramp accommodating 15 cars and trailers is located on Route 37 at Coles Creek State Park between Waddington and Massena. A concrete ramp accommodating 50 cars and trailers is located on Route 37 between Louisville and Massena. The city of Ogdensburg maintains two boat launches on the St. Lawrence River, and a boat ramp is also located in the village of Morristown. St. Regis River A beach launch to accommodate five cars is located off County Route 53 in town of Brasher. Sucker Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars and trailers (electric motors only) is located off the Briggs Switch Road in town of Fine. Sylvia Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars and trailers is located off Route 812 between hamlets of Fowler and Balmat. Yellow Lake A hand launch accommodating five cars is located in town of McComb off the Hall Road. Cranberry Lake A hard ramp surface accommodating 55 cars and trailers is located off Route 3 in Cranberry Lake. Grass Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars is located in the town of Rossie off Butler Road. Grasse River A hard-surface ramp accommodating 14 cars and trailers (small motor boats) is located on Route 68 three miles northwest of village of Canton. Higley Flow A concrete ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located at Higley Flow State Park two miles west of Route 56 on Cold Brook Drive in South Colton. Indian River Hand launch accommodating 10 cars is located off Route 3 in Town of Rossie near Hall Road. Lake Ozonia A hand launch accommodating 30 cars (10-horsepower limit) is located off Lake Ozonia Road eight miles south of Route 72 in Hopkinton. Raquette River A concrete ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is St. Lawrence County Historical Association Summer Exhibit Paddle To Perfection located in South Colton near Higley Flow State Park, two miles west of Route 56. Star Lake A hand launch for nonmotorized boats is located on Route 3 in village of Star Lake. Carried Away By A Daydream J. Henry Rushton 1843-1906 Historic House, Archives, Rushton Boats, Quilts, Remington & Gift Shop In the Silas Wright House, 3 E. Main St., Canton 315-386-8133 Email: [email protected] 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 ERIN’S ISLE & RIVERSIDE RESORT Dining on the St. Regis River Weekend Entertainment On The River Deck Complete the Experience... Cabin & RV Rentals Available 389-4711 for Reservations Dinner Reservations & Entertainment Information 389-4100 928 State Hwy. 11C • Over the Bridge • Brasher Falls, NY CARBINO’S Jewelers 304 Ford St. 315-393-3392 Downtown Ogdensburg p6,15 vac july 7/6/11 10:57 AM Page 1 PAGE 6 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Golf Courses Stretch Throughout County St. Lawrence County offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide spectrum of outdoor recreational pursuits with minimal to modest amount of travel. 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 Craft Show July 23-24 In Ogdensburg The Seaway Festival Craft Show will be held July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set up time is July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. and July 23 at 7 a.m. The fee for a 10 x 10 space is $40 for two days; a half space is $20. Tables available for use for $5 per table. Please bring your own chairs. Vendors will be responsible for collection of sales tax. The Seaway Festival Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property from theft, fire, breakage or any personal injury. To reserve a space, please fill out the registration form below. Please contact Michele Morrison at 393-9274 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns. All crafters must have a New York State license on display on the days of the sale. Name:____________________ ____________________________ Address:__________________ ____________________________ Phone:_______Tax Certification Number:_________ #Of spaces:_____ #Of tables:_____ Send To: Michele Morrison 713 Pickering Street Ogdensburg, New York 13669 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 University 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. MASSENA The village of Massena offers two 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-71 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 (764-8633, www.foxhillgolfonline.com offers a unique 11-hole, par-44 layout with construction ongoing toward 18 holes. A clubhouse will is food is offered to golfers. The Cedar View Country Club (764-9104) 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 on Route 37 has been leased by Golf Services Inc. (393-2286, nysparks.state.ny.us/golf courses/2/details.aspx) and offers a nine-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 year-round. POTSDAMNORWOODNORFOLK The village of Potsdam and neighboring villages NorwoodNorfolk area is 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 Route 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 (769-2759) offers nine holes with the option of par71, 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 FOX HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 216 Bayley Rd. • Massena • (315) 764-TOFF(8633) LARGE DRIVING RANGE PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN 11 Hole Course Par 44 Three PAR 3’s • Five PAR 4’s • Three PAR 5’s Gift Certifcates Available Visit us on the web at: www.foxhillgolfonline.com and a licensed loung with serves full meals. The Emerald Greens Golf Course (287-4497) offers a nine-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, www.c360.ca/ny/waddington/tb/hole6.html) and offers 18 holes, and a clubhouse with food and beverages. The Madrid Golf Course (322-0502) is nine holes with a pair 29. TRI-TOWN AREA The Tri-Town area is served by the Meadow Brook Course Course located on Route 11 near Winthrop (389-4562). Course offers nine holes with 18 tees. CLIFTON-FINE The Clifton-Fine Municipal Golf Course on Route 3 in Star Lake (848-3570) July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 15 Take Tour Of Singer Castle Relax And Enjoy Some HAMMOND - Take in some classic Northern New York history and beauty with a visit to Singer Castle on Dark Island on the St. Lawrence River. Singer Castle is, according to its official website, www.singercastle.com, the only castle on the river to be completed, fullyfurnished and resided in during the heyday of the “great builders” and industrials in New York. The castle remained in the possession of the original Bourne family from its construction in 1905 until the mid1960s. Frederick G. Bourne was a self-made millionaire. The Bourne family had a 1,000-acre summer estate in Oakdale, Long Island. But he wanted to surprise his wife, Emma, and their children with an island hunting retreat. Mr. Bourne bought Dark Island and designed and built the castle, originally known as "The Towers,” for $500,000. Tons of granite quarried from nearby Oak Island were brought over ice and water from 1902 to 1904 to construct the castle. Italian stonecutters were hired to shape the granite for the four-story, 28-room castle, four-story tower, and a elaborate boathouse which housed a workshop and powerhouse and one of Bourne's steampowered vessels. More than 2,000 loads of topsoil were brought from Canada to cover the eight acres of rock. Singer Castle is open daily until Labor Day. It is also open Saturdays and Sundays from Labor Day until Oct. 9. A visit to the castle features guided tours. Tours are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and $6 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under 4 years of age must be carried by adults. No strollers are allowed within the castle. Canadian rates are available. 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Schermerhorn Harbor Shuttle, Hammond, departs hourly and operates Tuesday through Sunday until Labor Day, when it will operate weekends only. Call 324-5966 or visit www.schermerhornharbor.com for directions, schedule information or to make reservations. For Canadian departures, call Rockport Boat Lines, Rockport, Ontario, toll free at 1-800563-8687. Private boaters are welcome. Attendant-assisted dockage is free while touring, or shopping in the gift shop. Call ahead at 324-3275 or use your marine radio channel 16. Charter group tours are available from Uncle Sam Boat Tours and from Schermerhorn Harbor. Canadian boaters are required to meet all U.S. Immigration and Customs regulations. Travelers from outside the United States must go to Heart Island near Alexandria Bay or Ogdensburg to clear Immigration and Customs prior to docking at Dark Island. 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As many as 500 participants from the U.S. and Canada, dressed in 18th-century clothes, establish a bustling encampment of white canvass tents. A vibrant French and English naval contingent moors their historically accurate small boats along the shore and bivouacs there. The crews race on Saturday morning, but Saturday and Sunday afternoon the boats with bow guns and muskets blazing battle on the river. The skirmishing on the water leads into the land battle. Across the width of Lighthouse Point, the opposing forces and their Native allies maneuver in the fog of war - the grey smoke from their muskets and artillery. Civilian life of the colonies springs to life, too. Women and children, pipers, dancers, artisans and traditional trades create a festive atmosphere. Sutlers, the merchants that followed the armies, set up their shops to furnish just about anything Zonta Continued From Page 7 Peryer of Colton - rustic furniture, frames; Soft Maple Design by Mary Tyner of Lowville - decoupage plates; St Lawrence River Decoys by Bob and Linda Jones of Waddington – handcrafted folk art ducks, fish, herons, loons made of wood; Terrariums by Ron Gladkowski of Mount Upton - Stained Glass Terrariums, window planters, flower vases; The Wild Inside by Karan Cross of Ogdensburg – fun and funky to upscale and traditional jewelry. French soldiers fire the cannon at last year’s Founder’s Day event. a reenactor, or 21st century tourist, could want. The reenactment of the Battle of the Thousand Islands and the colonial trade fair are adjacent to the archaeological remains of Fort de la Présentation, built by the French in 1749. When the tide of war turned in favor of the English, the French vacated the fort in early 1759 and continued the construction of Fort Lévis downriver on Ile Royal, now Chimney Island. La Présen- tation was a wooden stockade; Lévis was a substantial fortification. The 1760 Battle of the Thousand Islands began with the capture of the French corvette L’Outauaise by a swarm of English row galleys off abandoned Fort de la Présentation. The battle continued with the successful, weeklong siege of Fort Lévis. The English pressed on to accept the capitulation of Montreal. For more than a decade, the annual Founder’s Day Weekend has honored the shared history of Canada and the United States. Here, where the Oswegatchie River flows into the St. Lawrence, the Fort La Présentation Association plans to rebuild the historic fort as a high quality tourist attraction. For information, visit www.fort1749.org or call the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, toll free, at 1-877-228-7810. Keep Your Bike On The Road! Top-Knowledgable Service From Someone Who Rides! Summer Fun in St. Lawrence County The fishing... 9th Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament & Fishing School August 18-20 http://northcountryguide.com/Visiting/ Fishing/JuniorCarpTournament 315-386-4000 Register Now! The festivals... July 14-16 44th Annual Potsdam Summer Festival July 23 Founders Day Weekend at Lighthouse Point,Ogdensburg With French and Indian War re-enactment and Colonial Trade Fair July 23-31 Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival And so much more... Visit www.northcountryguide.com Or call 315-386-4000/877-228-7810 July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 7 Popular Zonta Club Antique Show Set July 24 OGDENSBURG - The Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club’s 37th Annual Antique & Artisan Show is scheduled for July 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edgar A. Newell Golden Dome on State Street in Ogdensburg. Admission is $4 at the door. TAUNY will be this year’s featured exhibitor, as they celebrate their 25 years of showcasing the folk culture, arts and living traditions of New York’s North Country. Additional activities and diversions include a pie sale to benefit a local food pantry; Steve Lalonde’s Ogdensburg Memorabilia will be on display; retired jeweler, Sherin Cunningham, will appraise jewelry; Lee Jones will be showing his antique cars; there will be an exhibit from St Lawrence County Grass Energy and more! An exciting addition to this year’s event is a silent auction. Silent auction items may be previewed on Facebook by searching for the Ogdensburg Zonta Antique and Artisan Show. Concessions will be available throughout the day and proceeds from the show go towards the club’s scholarship fund. Participating antique dealers and artisans include but are not limited to: Antique Dealers Barbara’s Antiques by Barbara Young of Watertown – antique linens, glass, small furniture; Breakable Collectibles by Irwin & Becky Selleck of Heuvelton - glass, timepieces, ephemera; Butternut Knoll Collectibles by Earl & Charleen Sheppard of Watertown - antiques, collectibles, glassware; Carol Jackson KW Ferguson Interiors of Spencerport – hand painted antiques; Decker Hill Antiques by Peter Burt of Dekalb - oak and early American furniture, stoneware; Flo’s Trinkets by Florence and Thomas Woodward of Heuvelton – affordable jewelry, small collectibles; Grasse River Antiques by Marion McIntosh of Canton – glassware, china; Hope Reilly Country Collectibles of Moira – kitchenware, country collectibles; K&M Jewelry & Collectibles by Karen Averill and Mavis Bush of Canton - costume jewelry, collectibles; Linda’s Collectibles by Linda Gault of Watertown – jewelry, linens, small wooden pieces; Nellenbacks Antiques by Clayton and Marjorie Nellenback of Ava – small antiques, quality jewelry, glassware; Pat’s Place by Pat Dunkelberg of Canton – glassware, jewelry, smalls; Tim Rhubart of Lowville – tools, collectibles; Weatherup's Antiques by Clayton Weatherup of Gouverneur - tools, collectibles, dishes, memorabilia. Artisans Bill Bentley Woodwork of Webster – laminated cutting boards of various wood species; Chipman Woodworks by Gary Pearce of Lisbon – hand turned wooden bowls and wood crafts; Dragon’s Den Pottery by Dennis DeStefanis of Clinton – handmade pottery; Fine Art On A Feather by Elaine Doe of Marion – framed acrylic paintings on feathers, note cards; Hill Woman Productions by SueRyn Hildenbrand-Burns of Wellesley Island- artfully blended herbs, oils and incense, aromatherapy products; Keller Country Quilts by Kim Keller of Norwood – handmade miniature quilts and wall hangings; Lazy C Acres by John and Andrea ★ ★ ★ ★ Castle of Madrid – hand-dyed yarn-wool-felted scarves; Link’s Stained Glass Creations by Tina Link of Gouverneur – stained glass art; MaryGwyneth, LLC by Mary Holland of Colton – wearable art clothing, accessories, doll clothes; P&L Enterprises and Adirondack Leather by Phillip and Linda Elliott of Sylvan Beach – handcrafted leather; Purses & Key chains by Diane Bell of Ogdensburg – handcrafted purses & key chains; Rustick Creations by Fred See Zonta Page 14 ★ ★ We’re Here To Keep Your Summer Rollin’ Your Next Golf Destination Weekday Package •One Day of Unlimited Golf With Cart •One Night Hotel Accommodations •Complimentary Drink Coupons •10% Soft Goods Discount & Pro Shop $95 per person per day St. Lawrence University Golf Course Front: Serena Kravtz, Tech, Shannon Demers, Cpht, Jennifer Denoncourt, Rph, Jason Demers, Rph. Back: Rose Demers, Cpht, Roxanne Brunet, Clerk/Delivery Weekend Package Not Just Summer “We’re Here All Year Long” •One Day of Unlimited Golf With Cart •One Night Hotel Accommodations •Complimentary Drink Coupons •10% Soft Goods Discount & Pro Shop • Fully-Computerized Pharmacy Dept. $100 • FLAVORx-Over 40 Flavors Available Making Even The Worst Tasting Medicine Go Down Easy per person per day Potsdam Town and Country Club Rates are based on double occupancy in U.S. $ Packages Available At Both Golf Courses • e-mail: [email protected] www.bwcanton.com Offer valid through October 15, 2011 Best Western University Inn, Canton, N.Y. 1-888-386-8522 • Most 3rd Party Insurance Plans 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 overworked muscles. K IMRO ’ S MEDICINE PLACE 511 STATE ST.393-6290 • OGDENSBURG p8,13 vac july 7/6/11 2:51 PM Page 1 PAGE 8 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 13 Eisenhower Visitors’ Center Open To Public In Massena MASSENA - The St. Lawrence Seaway’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors' Center is located at the U. S. Eisenhower Lock and is open through Labor Day. The Visitors' Center hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The Seaway Visitors' Center at the Eisenhower Lock provides tourists and ship watch- There are a Thousand Things to do in the Watertown Daily Times 5 Fork Rated 1,000 Islands Aqua Zoo Est. 1996 Aquarium Over 50 exhibits of fish, corals, inverts from around the world. Plus 2 Alligators! ~First Flavors~ Roasted Organic Garlic Bulb & Feta Milanese Accompanied with marinated olives and crusty French bread. ~Salads~ Filet of Beef Rivendale Farms baby mixed greens with fresh strawberries, toasted walnuts and blue cheese crumbles. Finished with a house made maple-balsamic vinaigrette. In a pool of Cabernet demi glace & topped with a caramelized shallot and blue cheese butter. Accompanied with creamy mashed potatoes . Caesar Salad Windy Point Black Angus NY Strip Thai Summer Roll Crisp vegetables, mango, Asian noodles and lettuce rolled in a rice wrapper and complimented with a spicy peanut dipping sauce. Buffalo Style Shrimp Crispy fried jumbo shrimp dipped in 1844 House wing sauce and served with creamy Roquefort dressing. Deconstructed Yellow Fin Tuna Sushi “Bento Box” Tuna, sushi rice, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce. Accompanied with 5 spice flavored edamame pods. CL Cook Farm Pulled Pork & Hostetler Farm Black Bean Quesadilla With sharp NY State McCadam cheddar, toasted cumin sour cream & salsa fresca. ~Soups~ Onion Au Gratin A classic French soup tossed with crusty bread and Gruyere cheese. Soup of the Day Your server will entice you with today’s selection. ~Meat~ 1844 Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Reggiano Parmesan, French bread croutons, our house made dressing and fresh ground pepper. ~Vegetarian~ Leek and Gruyere Cheese Tart Topped with tender spring asparagus and drizzled with an herb infused roasted red pepper coulis. ~Seafood~ Dijon-Herb Crusted Salmon In a pool of Chardonnay beurre blanc and accompanied with market fresh vegetables. Rubbed with our special blend of southwestern spices, topped with sautéed peppers & onions and finished with chipotle hollandaise. Accompanied with smoky cowboy pintos. Roast Rack of Lamb Marinated in garlic and herbs & served in a pool of Cabernet demi glace. Accompanied with creamy mashed potatoes and market fresh vegetables. “In House” Hickory Smoked Pork Volcano Shank Pan Roasted Wild Alaskan Halibut Basted with our Squeak Creek honey barbecue sauce. Served on creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a buttermilk fried onion ring. Served over creamy parmesan risotto with a tomato-saffron reduction and finished with crispy fried capers and candied lemon. Asiago & Pesto Stuffed Breast of Chicken Mediterranean Shrimp & Mussels Large shrimp and succulent mussels sautéed with tomatoes, fennel, garlic, and kalamata olives in a fresh herb white wine sauce served over fresh fettuccini pasta and topped with feta cheese crumbles. Served on a bed of wilted baby spinach and surrounded with forest mushroom ravioli. Finished with a Marsala wine pan sauce and toasted pine nuts. Menus Change Frequently. See website for current menu Rt. 12, Alex Bay, 482-5771 aquazoo.com ers with an observation deck where they can view commercial vessels and cruise ships from around the world as they transit the lock. Approximately 3,000 ships, from all seven continents, transit the St. Lawrence Seaway annually. They carry a wide variety of cargoes, including: grains, iron ore, coal, steel stone, steel slabs, and project cargo. The Massena Chamber of Commerce operates a gift shop featuring items from local vendors and Seaway memorabilia as well as provide tourist information to visiting guests. Due to security measures, visitors will be asked to leave all packages, bags, backpacks etc. in their vehicles. For those necessary items that need to be carried into the viewing area, you may be asked to present them for inspection or have them checked by a metal detecting wand. This will be conducted at a manned checkpoint as you enter the Visitors’ Center area from the parking lot. The Center may periodically close to visitors at the discretion of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The top deck is open to the public. Enjoy a meal out at one of our Massena Area Restaurants Pang’s China Doll CHINESE RESTAURANT Featuring a Delicious Chinese Buffet Open for Lunch & Dinner Eat-in or Take-out Lunch Tues. - Sat. 11AM-2:30PM Dinner T-Th: 4-9PM, F&Sat.:4-10PM (315) 764-9607 19 Main St., Massena Sports Bar & Grill Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Closed Sundays Weekend Entertainment FREE DELIVERY 7/15-16 - 43 Annual Decoy and Wildlife Art Show Cerow Recreation Park Arena 7/16 - Jet Ski Poker Run Antique Boat Museum & Clayton Waterfront 7/17 - Classic Sports Car Show Antique Boat Museum 7/23-7/24 - 33rd Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Collectables Show Cerow Recreation Park Arena 7/23 - 2nd Annual Howl at the Moon 11am-6pm, Coyote Moon Winery • Every Thursday (4-8pm) - Farmer’s Market Frink Park, Riverside Drive • Every Thursday (6pm) - Summer Concert Series • Every Sunday (6:30pm) - Sunset Concert Series Frink Park, Riverside Drive rd For More Information: 686-3771, http://www.1000islands-clayton.com All You Can Eat Pizza Bar Thursdays $ 50 6 Take Out Drive-Thru Window “Italian Pizza & Pasta At Its Finest” 3 Spaulding Ave. (518) 483-7664 Malone SPANKY’S Family Restaurant Celebrating our 64 th year! Bottled & Draft Beer Wine 339 E. Orvis St. 764-9829 Massena 3 No. Main St. • Massena — OPEN DAILY — 6 AM - 8 PM BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Daily Specials Featuring 764-0463 764-1388 181 Center St. Corner Of Willow Family Restaurant with Home-Style Cooking 769-2127 Wings • Hot Sandwiches Calzones/Stromboli’s • Pizza Pasta • Fresh Salads Eat in or Take out WE DELIVER ALL DAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE 132 Main St. (near Post Office) 191-193 Park Ave., Massena (In Massena) •Calzones •Salad Bar •Wings •Desserts Open 11am M-F Open 12 Noon Sat. & Sun. Closed Tues. Air Conditioned 11:30am-1:30pm Pizza & Wing Specials Via Main Restaurant Full Menu and Daily Specials Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Open Daily @ 6AM - 8PM Clayton Chamber of Commerce 2011 Calendar of Events The Center is located off Route 37 in Massena. Turn right at the traffic light at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall main entrance if approaching westbound or left if heading eastbound. 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.greatlakesseaway.com. The International Favorite Award Winning ItalianAmerican Cuisine •Charbroiled Steaks •Prime Rib •Lobster Tails •Chicken & Seafood Entrees •LARGE VARIETY SALAD BAR Celebrate a Birthday with a Free Dessert and photo to take home “Casual Dining At An Affordable Price” Owned & Operated by the Hebert Family Celebrating 40 yrs. in Business OPEN 7 Days/Wk at 4pm Rt. 37, Massena, just past the mall For Reservations Call 769-9788 Kentucky Fried Chicken Long John Silver’s Casual family dining • Homemade Pasta • Veal Specialities • Italian Favorites • Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks 10 Pieces • 10 Bucks Any recipe, Any way Every Sunday All Day 232 Main St., Massena 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 769-3993 OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm p9,12 vac july 7/6/11 3:29 PM Page 1 PAGE 12 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Attend Summer Concerts In Morristown By MATT MCALLISTER MORRISTOWN - “The master of the triple entendre,” along with a recently retired emeritus of audio and radio studies at SUNY Fredonia highlight this summer’s Morristown Concert Series. “Among our offerings are performances by Rick Bates (Tas Cru) and Dan Berggren,” said Christopher B. T. Coffin, the event’s organizer. He said concert series events this summer are moving full-time to Chapman Park, with the second floor of the Gateway Museum as a back-up, in case of rain. “Our first choice for a sunny summer night is outside,” Mr. Coffin said. Tas Cru, performing as part of August’s arts and crafts festival, is a bluesy storyteller who spent much of his early career performing throughout the St. Lawrence River area. Now a nationally-renowned solo act in a band setting, he tours the blues festival scene and is admired for his tough vocals and slide guitar playing. “My goal is to take listeners Cardboard Boat Races July 16 At Cranberry Lake CRANBERRY LAKE - The Cranberry Lake Boat Club and the Cranberry Lake Lodge will join forces on July 16 to host a combined boat show and the 3rd annual cardboard boat race. The boat show and the race are open to the general public. This year’s event will include music by “Giant and the Green Foam,” and an allafternoon concession and refreshment stand will be provided by The Lodge. New kayaks, canoes and boats will be on site for viewing, test driving and purchasing, sponsored by Adirondack Lake and Trails Outfitters of Saranac Lake. Area boaters are encouraged to display their antique boats, canoes, motors and/or boats they are really proud of. The new docks at The Lodge will allow individuals to display their favorite boat in the water. Then you will be ready after the boat show to join the annual parade around the lake. Last year’s cardboard boat race attracted over 300 people. Organizers are looking for new entries and new challenges among boat builders. Church youth groups, fire departments, student organizations within the school system, governmental agencies, healthcare facilities, restaurants or simply challenge your neighbor. Instructions and tips on building a cardboard boat can be found at www.cranberrylakeboatclub.org. Click on upcoming events. View last year’s race on the boat club’s Facebook page, fill out the registration form and get started. Prizes will be awarded for antique boats and winners in the cardboard boat race. beyond the literal, and even what’s suggested, to where meaning is as much felt as understood,” Mr. Bates says in an online review at www.stlblues.net. Mr. Berggren, according to information from the New York Folklore Society, has been collecting, writing and singing folk music of the Adirondacks for the past 30 years. Recently retired from SUNY Fredonia, he grew up in the Adirondack mountains, where stories and songs from his childhood influence the 12 albums he has released with Sleeping Giant Records. His latest release, “Fresh Territory,” “builds on Adirondack roots and explores the many dimensions of home, hard-working folks, taking care of our planet and each other,” the Folklore Society’s website says. A full list of summer concert events follows: • July 18, 7 to 9 p.m. - Folk singer Dan Berggren has been called the sound of the Adirondacks. He is a strong singer and entertainer who brings north country lore to life. • July 25, 7 to 9 p.m. - Paul Knowles and Kathy Sommer present an evening of jazz and standards. Broadway, Brazil, bebop and more. • Aug. 1, 7 to 9 p.m. Nichols Family Gospel Concert. Tom Nichols and his family present an evening of music for the whole family. • Aug. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. - Sweet Adelines. The St. Lawrence Chorus of Sweet Adelines present traditional and modern tunes. Fun for all. • Aug. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. - Jack Kelly's Little Big Band. The sound of brass, sweet and true. • Aug. 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the concert series at the Fire Hall. • Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morristown Arts and Crafts Event - with music by Tas Cru, who tours nationally playing the blues, plus Barbara Heller, who plays standards and her own compositions about local people and places. • Aug. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. - Concert by Mark Mason, a singer and guitarist who converts pop songs into his own property. MORRISTOWN Just A Short Drive Up The St. Lawrence River From Ogdensburg Wendy’s HOMEMADE GOODNESS Breakfast•Lunch•Dinner ◆ Sunday Breakfast Buffet ◆ Friday Fish Fry ◆ Saturday - Prime Rib, Pizza, Wings, and Self Served Custard Served Daily (4-8) BEDROCK CAFE 375-4230 Rt. 37 Morristown ATTENTION CAMPERS: We’re here for you Propane Fuel ( any size tank or Self Contained ) plus... 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The increased foot traffic in the downtown area has proven to be a great draw for local businesses. “This weekend is always a big boost for for the village, especially restaurants and retail vendors,” Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marylee E. Ballou said. “It is just a great community event.” Ms. Ballou, who is organizing the event for the second consecutive year, said this year will feature musical performances beginning at noon each day and continuing well into the evening. The chamber has had no problem filling their musical lineup as all performance slots have been taken. Visitors can expect a full lineup of acts ranging from jazz to rock and roll to country music, providing something for everyone. The popular Potsdam Community Band will also be performing Friday night at the gazebo in Ives Park. The 60member group was moved from their usual Saturday afternoon slot because they drew such a large crowd in years past. A number of other local bands will also be performing, both on the main stage and in the gazebo. The festival will also feature a craft show, flea market, antique car show, the Tour de Potsdam 5K walk/run, sidewalk vendors and a steel drum workshop among other attractions. “If people don’t like who is performing on one stage, they can head over to the other or visit the local businesses or buy food from the vendors,” Ms. Ballou said. “There will always be something to do.” The German House, a vendor providing all types of German cuisine, will return to the festival for the first time since 2009, much to the delight of the local bratwurst lovers. “A lot of people were wondering where the German House had been the past two ning at Snell Hall and continuing on Elm Street, turning onto Market Street, marching past the grandstand and turning onto Main Street, before ending back at Downtown Snell Hall. “We’re getting down to the wire but it’s all coming together,” Ms. Ballou said. 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Registration: www.campinvention.org or 1 (800) 968-4332. years,” Ms. Ballou said. “So they are back by popular demand.” The Norwood Brass Firemen will once again perform at the Ice Cream Social, a big hit in year’s past,. The Gouverneur High School marching band will be making their summer festival debut when they perform in the annual parade on Saturday.The parade will follow the same route as last year, begin- EVINRUDE MERCURY MINN-KOTA Daily Shuttles to tle Singer Cas . Tues.-Sun GRUMMAN BOATS YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Schermerhorn Landing • 10 Minutes South of Morristown off Rt. 12 • (315) 324-5966 GAS • DOCKAGE • STORAGE • GROCERY • MARINE SUPPLIES COTTAGE & BOAT RENTALS AVAILABLE p10,11 vac july 7/6/11 2:49 PM Page 1 PAGE 10 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Ogdensburg Seaway Festival Schedule The Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival Committee has organized events for the whole family. The schedule follows: July 23 • 9 a.m. to finish: Remington Canoe Race starting at the Heuvelton Boat Launch. • 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Kids Fishing Derby at the city docks in the Greenbelt. • 10 a.m. to finish: Horseshoe pitching contest in the Greenbelt. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts show at the Lockwood Arena. • 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: The Fort La Presentaton Association’s annual Founders Day at Lighthouse Point. • 1 to 4 p.m.: Firefighters Kids Games at Morrisette Park. • 7 to 9 p.m.: The Smugglers perform in Library Park. July 24 • 7:30 a.m. to finish: Founders Day at Lighthouse Point. • 8:30 a.m. to finish: Youth Fun Run at the Dobisky Visi- tors Center, Riverside Avenue. • 9 a.m. to finish: Four-Mile Walk/Run starting at the Dobisky Visitor's Center. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts show at the Lockwood Arena. • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Oswegatchie Golf Challange at Trafalgar Park. • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Oswegatchie Sand Bunker Challange at Trafalgar Park. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Zonta Antique and Artisians Show at the Edgar A. Newell II Golden Dome at Ogdensburg Free Academy. • 1 p.m. to finish: Michael Cutwa Model Planes Fun Fly at Strader Air Field. • 1 to 3 p.m.: Julies Dance Studio students perform in Library Park. • 4 to 5 p.m.: Ogdensburg Dance Studio students perform in Library Park. • 7 to 8 p.m.: The Orchestra of Northern New York performs in the Library Park Gazebo. • 7 p.m. to finish: Battle of the Bands marching band com- petition at the Ogdensburg Free Academy football field July 25 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Seaway Valley Community Band concert at the Library Park Gazebo. • 8 to 9 p.m.: The Acoustic Brothers concert at the Library Park Gazebo. July 26 • 6 p.m. to finish: Karaoke contest at the Ogdensburg Free Academy Auditorium. • 6:30 to 9 p.m.: The Kitchen Party Band concert at the See Festival Page 11 While Visiting In The OGDENSBURG Area, Be Sure To Check Out These Fine Establishments Just the BEST Chicken! ★ Pick the Right Size for your family or event! ★ Calhl ead A ...we’ll have it Ready -to-Go! • Summer Specials • Great Fish Fry • Great Wings and so much more! Delivery Available 393-1231 ★ 432 State Street Ogdensburg Come Out to the Country and Enjoy Our DELICIOUS BUFFET Every Thursday Evening 4:30pm-8:30pm ✽And Every Sunday 11am-3pm ★ Enjoy Our Amazing Sunday Brunch Buffet Serving All Your Favorites – and more! General Hours Thurs-Sunday 1pm-9pm TAYLOR RD. 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July 27 • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • Noon to 4 p.m.: Special wrist bracelet day at the Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • 4 p.m. to finish: Tricycle races in the Greenbelt tennis courts. • 6 to 9 p.m.: Seaway Cruisers Cruise-In at the Greenbelt. • 6:30 to 9 p.m.: J and the 2 Tones Concert at the Library Park Gazebo. July 28 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Frederic Remington Museum Day. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. Special wrist bracelet day is from noon to 4 p.m. • 6 p.m. to finish: The GreatToilet Paper Toss in Library Park. • 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Noiz After 9 concert at the Library Park Gazebo. • 7 p.m. to finish: “Family Feud” game show at the Ogdensburg Free Academy Auditorium. July 29 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Frederic Remington Museum Day. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • 4 to 7 p.m.: Guitar Hero competition at Library Park. • 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Karaoke contest finals at the Library Park Gazebo. • 8 to 9:45 p.m.: Nik and the Nice Guys perform at the Library Park main stage. • 10 p.m. to finish: Seaway Festival Fireworks Spectacular in the Greenbelt July 30 • 10:45 to 11 a.m.: United Helpers Maple City Mile Run down Ford Street. • 11 a.m. to finish: "51st Seaway Festival Parade"down Ford Street. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • End of Parade: Parade awards at the Library Park Gazebo. July 31 • 6 tp 9 p.m.: Antique & Classic Car Show at the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Park. • 1 p.m. to finish: Seaway Festival Duck Race at the city docks. be posted on the secretary booth, and various sponsors will be announced throughout the day. To sponsor a class or donate a prize, please contact Anita Morrill or Mary Beth Green at the Cooperative Extension office, 379-9192. Hard copies can be obtained from the Fair Office in Gouverneur. Pre-entries and post entries While Visiting In The Area, Be Sure To Check Out These Fine Establishments In will be available. The entry forms can be found in the fair books or on line. Pre-entries and fee can be mailed to Anita Morrill at Cooperative Extensino, 1894 Route 68, Canton, N.Y., 13617. Checks need to be made out to the St. Lawrence County and Gouverneur Fair Board. Horses will be required to have original current coggins and current rabies certificates to present when arriving at the showgrounds. This is a fair requirement by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, so please have paperwork available. Horses that look sick or have open sores will not be allowed to show at the Fairgrounds. All horses will be subject to a state veterinary inspection. 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The schedule follows: July 23 • 9 a.m. to finish: Remington Canoe Race starting at the Heuvelton Boat Launch. • 9:30 to 11 a.m.: Kids Fishing Derby at the city docks in the Greenbelt. • 10 a.m. to finish: Horseshoe pitching contest in the Greenbelt. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts show at the Lockwood Arena. • 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: The Fort La Presentaton Association’s annual Founders Day at Lighthouse Point. • 1 to 4 p.m.: Firefighters Kids Games at Morrisette Park. • 7 to 9 p.m.: The Smugglers perform in Library Park. July 24 • 7:30 a.m. to finish: Founders Day at Lighthouse Point. • 8:30 a.m. to finish: Youth Fun Run at the Dobisky Visi- tors Center, Riverside Avenue. • 9 a.m. to finish: Four-Mile Walk/Run starting at the Dobisky Visitor's Center. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts show at the Lockwood Arena. • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Oswegatchie Golf Challange at Trafalgar Park. • 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Oswegatchie Sand Bunker Challange at Trafalgar Park. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Zonta Antique and Artisians Show at the Edgar A. Newell II Golden Dome at Ogdensburg Free Academy. • 1 p.m. to finish: Michael Cutwa Model Planes Fun Fly at Strader Air Field. • 1 to 3 p.m.: Julies Dance Studio students perform in Library Park. • 4 to 5 p.m.: Ogdensburg Dance Studio students perform in Library Park. • 7 to 8 p.m.: The Orchestra of Northern New York performs in the Library Park Gazebo. • 7 p.m. to finish: Battle of the Bands marching band com- petition at the Ogdensburg Free Academy football field July 25 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Seaway Valley Community Band concert at the Library Park Gazebo. • 8 to 9 p.m.: The Acoustic Brothers concert at the Library Park Gazebo. 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HEUVELTON Formerly the Deerfield Inn 344-7620 14 Acres on the St. Lawrence River Deluxe Continental Breakfast Regionally Famous Restaurant Live Entertainment Suites & Cottages Available Riverside Swimming Pool Wi Fi Internet and Voice Mail Enjoy Nightly Dining overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Captain Nick’s Lounge or on our Patio SUNDAY MORNING Enjoy Our Famous Champagne Brunch w/alcohol or without alcohol 10:30am-2pm 1.800.392.4550 / 67665 State Hwy. 37, Ogdensburg, NY w w w. g r a n v i e w o g d e n s b u r g . c o m July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 11 County/Gouverneur Fair Open Horse Show Slated Aug. 7 GOUVERNEUR - This year the St. Lawrence County and Gouverneur Fair Open Horse Show will be held on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. The official judge for the day will be David Sookey. There will be some trophy classes, some payback classes and various other prizes. The class and donor prize list will Festival Continued From Page 10 Library Park Gazebo. July 27 • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • Noon to 4 p.m.: Special wrist bracelet day at the Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • 4 p.m. to finish: Tricycle races in the Greenbelt tennis courts. • 6 to 9 p.m.: Seaway Cruisers Cruise-In at the Greenbelt. • 6:30 to 9 p.m.: J and the 2 Tones Concert at the Library Park Gazebo. July 28 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Frederic Remington Museum Day. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. Special wrist bracelet day is from noon to 4 p.m. • 6 p.m. to finish: The GreatToilet Paper Toss in Library Park. • 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Noiz After 9 concert at the Library Park Gazebo. • 7 p.m. to finish: “Family Feud” game show at the Ogdensburg Free Academy Auditorium. July 29 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Frederic Remington Museum Day. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • 4 to 7 p.m.: Guitar Hero competition at Library Park. • 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Karaoke contest finals at the Library Park Gazebo. • 8 to 9:45 p.m.: Nik and the Nice Guys perform at the Library Park main stage. • 10 p.m. to finish: Seaway Festival Fireworks Spectacular in the Greenbelt July 30 • 10:45 to 11 a.m.: United Helpers Maple City Mile Run down Ford Street. • 11 a.m. to finish: "51st Seaway Festival Parade"down Ford Street. • Noon to 11 p.m.: Ontario Amusement Rides in the Greenbelt. • End of Parade: Parade awards at the Library Park Gazebo. July 31 • 6 tp 9 p.m.: Antique & Classic Car Show at the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Park. • 1 p.m. to finish: Seaway Festival Duck Race at the city docks. be posted on the secretary booth, and various sponsors will be announced throughout the day. To sponsor a class or donate a prize, please contact Anita Morrill or Mary Beth Green at the Cooperative Extension office, 379-9192. Hard copies can be obtained from the Fair Office in Gouverneur. Pre-entries and post entries While Visiting In The Area, Be Sure To Check Out These Fine Establishments In will be available. The entry forms can be found in the fair books or on line. Pre-entries and fee can be mailed to Anita Morrill at Cooperative Extensino, 1894 Route 68, Canton, N.Y., 13617. Checks need to be made out to the St. Lawrence County and Gouverneur Fair Board. Horses will be required to have original current coggins and current rabies certificates to present when arriving at the showgrounds. This is a fair requirement by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, so please have paperwork available. Horses that look sick or have open sores will not be allowed to show at the Fairgrounds. All horses will be subject to a state veterinary inspection. 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Tas Cru, performing as part of August’s arts and crafts festival, is a bluesy storyteller who spent much of his early career performing throughout the St. Lawrence River area. Now a nationally-renowned solo act in a band setting, he tours the blues festival scene and is admired for his tough vocals and slide guitar playing. “My goal is to take listeners Cardboard Boat Races July 16 At Cranberry Lake CRANBERRY LAKE - The Cranberry Lake Boat Club and the Cranberry Lake Lodge will join forces on July 16 to host a combined boat show and the 3rd annual cardboard boat race. The boat show and the race are open to the general public. This year’s event will include music by “Giant and the Green Foam,” and an allafternoon concession and refreshment stand will be provided by The Lodge. New kayaks, canoes and boats will be on site for viewing, test driving and purchasing, sponsored by Adirondack Lake and Trails Outfitters of Saranac Lake. Area boaters are encouraged to display their antique boats, canoes, motors and/or boats they are really proud of. The new docks at The Lodge will allow individuals to display their favorite boat in the water. Then you will be ready after the boat show to join the annual parade around the lake. Last year’s cardboard boat race attracted over 300 people. Organizers are looking for new entries and new challenges among boat builders. Church youth groups, fire departments, student organizations within the school system, governmental agencies, healthcare facilities, restaurants or simply challenge your neighbor. Instructions and tips on building a cardboard boat can be found at www.cranberrylakeboatclub.org. Click on upcoming events. View last year’s race on the boat club’s Facebook page, fill out the registration form and get started. Prizes will be awarded for antique boats and winners in the cardboard boat race. beyond the literal, and even what’s suggested, to where meaning is as much felt as understood,” Mr. Bates says in an online review at www.stlblues.net. Mr. Berggren, according to information from the New York Folklore Society, has been collecting, writing and singing folk music of the Adirondacks for the past 30 years. Recently retired from SUNY Fredonia, he grew up in the Adirondack mountains, where stories and songs from his childhood influence the 12 albums he has released with Sleeping Giant Records. His latest release, “Fresh Territory,” “builds on Adirondack roots and explores the many dimensions of home, hard-working folks, taking care of our planet and each other,” the Folklore Society’s website says. A full list of summer concert events follows: • July 18, 7 to 9 p.m. - Folk singer Dan Berggren has been called the sound of the Adirondacks. He is a strong singer and entertainer who brings north country lore to life. • July 25, 7 to 9 p.m. - Paul Knowles and Kathy Sommer present an evening of jazz and standards. Broadway, Brazil, bebop and more. • Aug. 1, 7 to 9 p.m. Nichols Family Gospel Concert. Tom Nichols and his family present an evening of music for the whole family. • Aug. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. - Sweet Adelines. The St. Lawrence Chorus of Sweet Adelines present traditional and modern tunes. Fun for all. • Aug. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. - Jack Kelly's Little Big Band. The sound of brass, sweet and true. • Aug. 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the concert series at the Fire Hall. • Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morristown Arts and Crafts Event - with music by Tas Cru, who tours nationally playing the blues, plus Barbara Heller, who plays standards and her own compositions about local people and places. • Aug. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. - Concert by Mark Mason, a singer and guitarist who converts pop songs into his own property. MORRISTOWN Just A Short Drive Up The St. Lawrence River From Ogdensburg Wendy’s HOMEMADE GOODNESS Breakfast•Lunch•Dinner ◆ Sunday Breakfast Buffet ◆ Friday Fish Fry ◆ Saturday - Prime Rib, Pizza, Wings, and Self Served Custard Served Daily (4-8) BEDROCK CAFE 375-4230 Rt. 37 Morristown ATTENTION CAMPERS: We’re here for you Propane Fuel ( any size tank or Self Contained ) plus... 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The increased foot traffic in the downtown area has proven to be a great draw for local businesses. “This weekend is always a big boost for for the village, especially restaurants and retail vendors,” Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marylee E. Ballou said. “It is just a great community event.” Ms. Ballou, who is organizing the event for the second consecutive year, said this year will feature musical performances beginning at noon each day and continuing well into the evening. The chamber has had no problem filling their musical lineup as all performance slots have been taken. Visitors can expect a full lineup of acts ranging from jazz to rock and roll to country music, providing something for everyone. The popular Potsdam Community Band will also be performing Friday night at the gazebo in Ives Park. The 60member group was moved from their usual Saturday afternoon slot because they drew such a large crowd in years past. A number of other local bands will also be performing, both on the main stage and in the gazebo. The festival will also feature a craft show, flea market, antique car show, the Tour de Potsdam 5K walk/run, sidewalk vendors and a steel drum workshop among other attractions. “If people don’t like who is performing on one stage, they can head over to the other or visit the local businesses or buy food from the vendors,” Ms. Ballou said. “There will always be something to do.” The German House, a vendor providing all types of German cuisine, will return to the festival for the first time since 2009, much to the delight of the local bratwurst lovers. “A lot of people were wondering where the German House had been the past two ning at Snell Hall and continuing on Elm Street, turning onto Market Street, marching past the grandstand and turning onto Main Street, before ending back at Downtown Snell Hall. “We’re getting down to the wire but it’s all coming together,” Ms. Ballou said. As usual downtown traffic will be closed off to traffic from 1 Market St. to 35 Market St. all weekend. It’s So Beautiful In The 1,000 ISLANDS! Gold Cup Farms “RiverRat” Cheese Visit Our Old-Time 1899 Store Downtown Clayton Clayton, NY 13624 Famous For XXX Sharp N.Y. State Cheddar ORIGINAL THOUSAND ISLANDS DRESSING •Squeaky Cheese Curd •Imported Cheeses •“River Rat” Cheese Spreads •NY State Maple Syrup •Smoked Cheeses •Adirondack Sausage •Croghan Bologna •Hot As Hell Mustard WE SHIP ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A.! 1-800-752-1341 • www.riverratcheese.net Camp Invention At SUNY Canton CANTON - SUNY Canton will be hosting Camp Invention, a program of Invent Now, from July 18 to 22 in the college’s Richard W. Miller Campus Center. The day camp program is for elementary students entering first through sixth grade and includes five days filled with themed modules where participants will work in teams and explore, discover and create solutions for simulated problems. Registration: www.campinvention.org or 1 (800) 968-4332. years,” Ms. Ballou said. “So they are back by popular demand.” The Norwood Brass Firemen will once again perform at the Ice Cream Social, a big hit in year’s past,. The Gouverneur High School marching band will be making their summer festival debut when they perform in the annual parade on Saturday.The parade will follow the same route as last year, begin- EVINRUDE MERCURY MINN-KOTA Daily Shuttles to tle Singer Cas . Tues.-Sun GRUMMAN BOATS YAMAHA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Schermerhorn Landing • 10 Minutes South of Morristown off Rt. 12 • (315) 324-5966 GAS • DOCKAGE • STORAGE • GROCERY • MARINE SUPPLIES COTTAGE & BOAT RENTALS AVAILABLE p8,13 vac july 7/6/11 2:51 PM Page 1 PAGE 8 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 13 Eisenhower Visitors’ Center Open To Public In Massena MASSENA - The St. Lawrence Seaway’s Dwight D. Eisenhower Visitors' Center is located at the U. S. Eisenhower Lock and is open through Labor Day. The Visitors' Center hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The Seaway Visitors' Center at the Eisenhower Lock provides tourists and ship watch- There are a Thousand Things to do in the Watertown Daily Times 5 Fork Rated 1,000 Islands Aqua Zoo Est. 1996 Aquarium Over 50 exhibits of fish, corals, inverts from around the world. Plus 2 Alligators! ~First Flavors~ Roasted Organic Garlic Bulb & Feta Milanese Accompanied with marinated olives and crusty French bread. ~Salads~ Filet of Beef Rivendale Farms baby mixed greens with fresh strawberries, toasted walnuts and blue cheese crumbles. Finished with a house made maple-balsamic vinaigrette. In a pool of Cabernet demi glace & topped with a caramelized shallot and blue cheese butter. Accompanied with creamy mashed potatoes . Caesar Salad Windy Point Black Angus NY Strip Thai Summer Roll Crisp vegetables, mango, Asian noodles and lettuce rolled in a rice wrapper and complimented with a spicy peanut dipping sauce. Buffalo Style Shrimp Crispy fried jumbo shrimp dipped in 1844 House wing sauce and served with creamy Roquefort dressing. Deconstructed Yellow Fin Tuna Sushi “Bento Box” Tuna, sushi rice, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce. Accompanied with 5 spice flavored edamame pods. CL Cook Farm Pulled Pork & Hostetler Farm Black Bean Quesadilla With sharp NY State McCadam cheddar, toasted cumin sour cream & salsa fresca. ~Soups~ Onion Au Gratin A classic French soup tossed with crusty bread and Gruyere cheese. Soup of the Day Your server will entice you with today’s selection. ~Meat~ 1844 Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Reggiano Parmesan, French bread croutons, our house made dressing and fresh ground pepper. ~Vegetarian~ Leek and Gruyere Cheese Tart Topped with tender spring asparagus and drizzled with an herb infused roasted red pepper coulis. ~Seafood~ Dijon-Herb Crusted Salmon In a pool of Chardonnay beurre blanc and accompanied with market fresh vegetables. Rubbed with our special blend of southwestern spices, topped with sautéed peppers & onions and finished with chipotle hollandaise. Accompanied with smoky cowboy pintos. Roast Rack of Lamb Marinated in garlic and herbs & served in a pool of Cabernet demi glace. Accompanied with creamy mashed potatoes and market fresh vegetables. “In House” Hickory Smoked Pork Volcano Shank Pan Roasted Wild Alaskan Halibut Basted with our Squeak Creek honey barbecue sauce. Served on creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a buttermilk fried onion ring. Served over creamy parmesan risotto with a tomato-saffron reduction and finished with crispy fried capers and candied lemon. Asiago & Pesto Stuffed Breast of Chicken Mediterranean Shrimp & Mussels Large shrimp and succulent mussels sautéed with tomatoes, fennel, garlic, and kalamata olives in a fresh herb white wine sauce served over fresh fettuccini pasta and topped with feta cheese crumbles. Served on a bed of wilted baby spinach and surrounded with forest mushroom ravioli. Finished with a Marsala wine pan sauce and toasted pine nuts. Menus Change Frequently. See website for current menu Rt. 12, Alex Bay, 482-5771 aquazoo.com ers with an observation deck where they can view commercial vessels and cruise ships from around the world as they transit the lock. Approximately 3,000 ships, from all seven continents, transit the St. Lawrence Seaway annually. They carry a wide variety of cargoes, including: grains, iron ore, coal, steel stone, steel slabs, and project cargo. The Massena Chamber of Commerce operates a gift shop featuring items from local vendors and Seaway memorabilia as well as provide tourist information to visiting guests. Due to security measures, visitors will be asked to leave all packages, bags, backpacks etc. in their vehicles. For those necessary items that need to be carried into the viewing area, you may be asked to present them for inspection or have them checked by a metal detecting wand. This will be conducted at a manned checkpoint as you enter the Visitors’ Center area from the parking lot. The Center may periodically close to visitors at the discretion of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The top deck is open to the public. Enjoy a meal out at one of our Massena Area Restaurants Pang’s China Doll CHINESE RESTAURANT Featuring a Delicious Chinese Buffet Open for Lunch & Dinner Eat-in or Take-out Lunch Tues. - Sat. 11AM-2:30PM Dinner T-Th: 4-9PM, F&Sat.:4-10PM (315) 764-9607 19 Main St., Massena Sports Bar & Grill Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Closed Sundays Weekend Entertainment FREE DELIVERY 7/15-16 - 43 Annual Decoy and Wildlife Art Show Cerow Recreation Park Arena 7/16 - Jet Ski Poker Run Antique Boat Museum & Clayton Waterfront 7/17 - Classic Sports Car Show Antique Boat Museum 7/23-7/24 - 33rd Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Collectables Show Cerow Recreation Park Arena 7/23 - 2nd Annual Howl at the Moon 11am-6pm, Coyote Moon Winery • Every Thursday (4-8pm) - Farmer’s Market Frink Park, Riverside Drive • Every Thursday (6pm) - Summer Concert Series • Every Sunday (6:30pm) - Sunset Concert Series Frink Park, Riverside Drive rd For More Information: 686-3771, http://www.1000islands-clayton.com All You Can Eat Pizza Bar Thursdays $ 50 6 Take Out Drive-Thru Window “Italian Pizza & Pasta At Its Finest” 3 Spaulding Ave. (518) 483-7664 Malone SPANKY’S Family Restaurant Celebrating our 64 th year! Bottled & Draft Beer Wine 339 E. Orvis St. 764-9829 Massena 3 No. Main St. • Massena — OPEN DAILY — 6 AM - 8 PM BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Daily Specials Featuring 764-0463 764-1388 181 Center St. Corner Of Willow Family Restaurant with Home-Style Cooking 769-2127 Wings • Hot Sandwiches Calzones/Stromboli’s • Pizza Pasta • Fresh Salads Eat in or Take out WE DELIVER ALL DAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE 132 Main St. (near Post Office) 191-193 Park Ave., Massena (In Massena) •Calzones •Salad Bar •Wings •Desserts Open 11am M-F Open 12 Noon Sat. & Sun. Closed Tues. Air Conditioned 11:30am-1:30pm Pizza & Wing Specials Via Main Restaurant Full Menu and Daily Specials Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Open Daily @ 6AM - 8PM Clayton Chamber of Commerce 2011 Calendar of Events The Center is located off Route 37 in Massena. Turn right at the traffic light at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall main entrance if approaching westbound or left if heading eastbound. 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.greatlakesseaway.com. The International Favorite Award Winning ItalianAmerican Cuisine •Charbroiled Steaks •Prime Rib •Lobster Tails •Chicken & Seafood Entrees •LARGE VARIETY SALAD BAR Celebrate a Birthday with a Free Dessert and photo to take home “Casual Dining At An Affordable Price” Owned & Operated by the Hebert Family Celebrating 40 yrs. in Business OPEN 7 Days/Wk at 4pm Rt. 37, Massena, just past the mall For Reservations Call 769-9788 Kentucky Fried Chicken Long John Silver’s Casual family dining • Homemade Pasta • Veal Specialities • Italian Favorites • Fresh Fish & Seafood • Steaks 10 Pieces • 10 Bucks Any recipe, Any way Every Sunday All Day 232 Main St., Massena 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 769-3993 OPEN: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm p7,14 vac july 7/6/11 2:21 PM Page 1 PAGE 14 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Ogdensburg To Host Founder’s Day Weekend OGDENSBURG - More than 250 years ago the roar of cannon fire echoed over the St. Lawrence River on the now peaceful stretch between Ogdensburg and Prescott, Ontario. The final battle of the French and Indian War - the battle that truly led to the French losing Canada - was fought here in August 1760. Founder’s Day Weekend, July 23-24, is the annual commemoration of Ogdensburg’s French colonial history and the Battle of the Thousand Islands. Lighthouse Point radiates the color and pageantry of the military re-enactment and colonial trade fair. As many as 500 participants from the U.S. and Canada, dressed in 18th-century clothes, establish a bustling encampment of white canvass tents. A vibrant French and English naval contingent moors their historically accurate small boats along the shore and bivouacs there. The crews race on Saturday morning, but Saturday and Sunday afternoon the boats with bow guns and muskets blazing battle on the river. The skirmishing on the water leads into the land battle. Across the width of Lighthouse Point, the opposing forces and their Native allies maneuver in the fog of war - the grey smoke from their muskets and artillery. Civilian life of the colonies springs to life, too. Women and children, pipers, dancers, artisans and traditional trades create a festive atmosphere. Sutlers, the merchants that followed the armies, set up their shops to furnish just about anything Zonta Continued From Page 7 Peryer of Colton - rustic furniture, frames; Soft Maple Design by Mary Tyner of Lowville - decoupage plates; St Lawrence River Decoys by Bob and Linda Jones of Waddington – handcrafted folk art ducks, fish, herons, loons made of wood; Terrariums by Ron Gladkowski of Mount Upton - Stained Glass Terrariums, window planters, flower vases; The Wild Inside by Karan Cross of Ogdensburg – fun and funky to upscale and traditional jewelry. French soldiers fire the cannon at last year’s Founder’s Day event. a reenactor, or 21st century tourist, could want. The reenactment of the Battle of the Thousand Islands and the colonial trade fair are adjacent to the archaeological remains of Fort de la Présentation, built by the French in 1749. When the tide of war turned in favor of the English, the French vacated the fort in early 1759 and continued the construction of Fort Lévis downriver on Ile Royal, now Chimney Island. La Présen- tation was a wooden stockade; Lévis was a substantial fortification. The 1760 Battle of the Thousand Islands began with the capture of the French corvette L’Outauaise by a swarm of English row galleys off abandoned Fort de la Présentation. The battle continued with the successful, weeklong siege of Fort Lévis. The English pressed on to accept the capitulation of Montreal. For more than a decade, the annual Founder’s Day Weekend has honored the shared history of Canada and the United States. Here, where the Oswegatchie River flows into the St. Lawrence, the Fort La Présentation Association plans to rebuild the historic fort as a high quality tourist attraction. For information, visit www.fort1749.org or call the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, toll free, at 1-877-228-7810. Keep Your Bike On The Road! Top-Knowledgable Service From Someone Who Rides! Summer Fun in St. Lawrence County The fishing... 9th Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament & Fishing School August 18-20 http://northcountryguide.com/Visiting/ Fishing/JuniorCarpTournament 315-386-4000 Register Now! The festivals... July 14-16 44th Annual Potsdam Summer Festival July 23 Founders Day Weekend at Lighthouse Point,Ogdensburg With French and Indian War re-enactment and Colonial Trade Fair July 23-31 Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival And so much more... Visit www.northcountryguide.com Or call 315-386-4000/877-228-7810 July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 7 Popular Zonta Club Antique Show Set July 24 OGDENSBURG - The Ogdensburg Area Zonta Club’s 37th Annual Antique & Artisan Show is scheduled for July 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edgar A. Newell Golden Dome on State Street in Ogdensburg. Admission is $4 at the door. TAUNY will be this year’s featured exhibitor, as they celebrate their 25 years of showcasing the folk culture, arts and living traditions of New York’s North Country. Additional activities and diversions include a pie sale to benefit a local food pantry; Steve Lalonde’s Ogdensburg Memorabilia will be on display; retired jeweler, Sherin Cunningham, will appraise jewelry; Lee Jones will be showing his antique cars; there will be an exhibit from St Lawrence County Grass Energy and more! An exciting addition to this year’s event is a silent auction. Silent auction items may be previewed on Facebook by searching for the Ogdensburg Zonta Antique and Artisan Show. Concessions will be available throughout the day and proceeds from the show go towards the club’s scholarship fund. Participating antique dealers and artisans include but are not limited to: Antique Dealers Barbara’s Antiques by Barbara Young of Watertown – antique linens, glass, small furniture; Breakable Collectibles by Irwin & Becky Selleck of Heuvelton - glass, timepieces, ephemera; Butternut Knoll Collectibles by Earl & Charleen Sheppard of Watertown - antiques, collectibles, glassware; Carol Jackson KW Ferguson Interiors of Spencerport – hand painted antiques; Decker Hill Antiques by Peter Burt of Dekalb - oak and early American furniture, stoneware; Flo’s Trinkets by Florence and Thomas Woodward of Heuvelton – affordable jewelry, small collectibles; Grasse River Antiques by Marion McIntosh of Canton – glassware, china; Hope Reilly Country Collectibles of Moira – kitchenware, country collectibles; K&M Jewelry & Collectibles by Karen Averill and Mavis Bush of Canton - costume jewelry, collectibles; Linda’s Collectibles by Linda Gault of Watertown – jewelry, linens, small wooden pieces; Nellenbacks Antiques by Clayton and Marjorie Nellenback of Ava – small antiques, quality jewelry, glassware; Pat’s Place by Pat Dunkelberg of Canton – glassware, jewelry, smalls; Tim Rhubart of Lowville – tools, collectibles; Weatherup's Antiques by Clayton Weatherup of Gouverneur - tools, collectibles, dishes, memorabilia. Artisans Bill Bentley Woodwork of Webster – laminated cutting boards of various wood species; Chipman Woodworks by Gary Pearce of Lisbon – hand turned wooden bowls and wood crafts; Dragon’s Den Pottery by Dennis DeStefanis of Clinton – handmade pottery; Fine Art On A Feather by Elaine Doe of Marion – framed acrylic paintings on feathers, note cards; Hill Woman Productions by SueRyn Hildenbrand-Burns of Wellesley Island- artfully blended herbs, oils and incense, aromatherapy products; Keller Country Quilts by Kim Keller of Norwood – handmade miniature quilts and wall hangings; Lazy C Acres by John and Andrea ★ ★ ★ ★ Castle of Madrid – hand-dyed yarn-wool-felted scarves; Link’s Stained Glass Creations by Tina Link of Gouverneur – stained glass art; MaryGwyneth, LLC by Mary Holland of Colton – wearable art clothing, accessories, doll clothes; P&L Enterprises and Adirondack Leather by Phillip and Linda Elliott of Sylvan Beach – handcrafted leather; Purses & Key chains by Diane Bell of Ogdensburg – handcrafted purses & key chains; Rustick Creations by Fred See Zonta Page 14 ★ ★ We’re Here To Keep Your Summer Rollin’ Your Next Golf Destination Weekday Package •One Day of Unlimited Golf With Cart •One Night Hotel Accommodations •Complimentary Drink Coupons •10% Soft Goods Discount & Pro Shop $95 per person per day St. Lawrence University Golf Course Front: Serena Kravtz, Tech, Shannon Demers, Cpht, Jennifer Denoncourt, Rph, Jason Demers, Rph. Back: Rose Demers, Cpht, Roxanne Brunet, Clerk/Delivery Weekend Package Not Just Summer “We’re Here All Year Long” •One Day of Unlimited Golf With Cart •One Night Hotel Accommodations •Complimentary Drink Coupons •10% Soft Goods Discount & Pro Shop • Fully-Computerized Pharmacy Dept. $100 • FLAVORx-Over 40 Flavors Available Making Even The Worst Tasting Medicine Go Down Easy per person per day Potsdam Town and Country Club Rates are based on double occupancy in U.S. $ Packages Available At Both Golf Courses • e-mail: [email protected] www.bwcanton.com Offer valid through October 15, 2011 Best Western University Inn, Canton, N.Y. 1-888-386-8522 • Most 3rd Party Insurance Plans 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 overworked muscles. K IMRO ’ S MEDICINE PLACE 511 STATE ST.393-6290 • OGDENSBURG p6,15 vac july 7/6/11 10:57 AM Page 1 PAGE 6 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 Golf Courses Stretch Throughout County St. Lawrence County offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide spectrum of outdoor recreational pursuits with minimal to modest amount of travel. 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 Craft Show July 23-24 In Ogdensburg The Seaway Festival Craft Show will be held July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set up time is July 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. and July 23 at 7 a.m. The fee for a 10 x 10 space is $40 for two days; a half space is $20. Tables available for use for $5 per table. Please bring your own chairs. Vendors will be responsible for collection of sales tax. The Seaway Festival Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property from theft, fire, breakage or any personal injury. To reserve a space, please fill out the registration form below. Please contact Michele Morrison at 393-9274 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns. All crafters must have a New York State license on display on the days of the sale. Name:____________________ ____________________________ Address:__________________ ____________________________ Phone:_______Tax Certification Number:_________ #Of spaces:_____ #Of tables:_____ Send To: Michele Morrison 713 Pickering Street Ogdensburg, New York 13669 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 University 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. MASSENA The village of Massena offers two 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-71 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 (764-8633, www.foxhillgolfonline.com offers a unique 11-hole, par-44 layout with construction ongoing toward 18 holes. A clubhouse will is food is offered to golfers. The Cedar View Country Club (764-9104) 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 on Route 37 has been leased by Golf Services Inc. (393-2286, nysparks.state.ny.us/golf courses/2/details.aspx) and offers a nine-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 year-round. POTSDAMNORWOODNORFOLK The village of Potsdam and neighboring villages NorwoodNorfolk area is 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 Route 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 (769-2759) offers nine holes with the option of par71, 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 FOX HILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 216 Bayley Rd. • Massena • (315) 764-TOFF(8633) LARGE DRIVING RANGE PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN 11 Hole Course Par 44 Three PAR 3’s • Five PAR 4’s • Three PAR 5’s Gift Certifcates Available Visit us on the web at: www.foxhillgolfonline.com and a licensed loung with serves full meals. The Emerald Greens Golf Course (287-4497) offers a nine-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, www.c360.ca/ny/waddington/tb/hole6.html) and offers 18 holes, and a clubhouse with food and beverages. The Madrid Golf Course (322-0502) is nine holes with a pair 29. TRI-TOWN AREA The Tri-Town area is served by the Meadow Brook Course Course located on Route 11 near Winthrop (389-4562). Course offers nine holes with 18 tees. CLIFTON-FINE The Clifton-Fine Municipal Golf Course on Route 3 in Star Lake (848-3570) July, 2011 Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 15 Take Tour Of Singer Castle Relax And Enjoy Some HAMMOND - Take in some classic Northern New York history and beauty with a visit to Singer Castle on Dark Island on the St. Lawrence River. Singer Castle is, according to its official website, www.singercastle.com, the only castle on the river to be completed, fullyfurnished and resided in during the heyday of the “great builders” and industrials in New York. The castle remained in the possession of the original Bourne family from its construction in 1905 until the mid1960s. Frederick G. Bourne was a self-made millionaire. The Bourne family had a 1,000-acre summer estate in Oakdale, Long Island. But he wanted to surprise his wife, Emma, and their children with an island hunting retreat. Mr. Bourne bought Dark Island and designed and built the castle, originally known as "The Towers,” for $500,000. Tons of granite quarried from nearby Oak Island were brought over ice and water from 1902 to 1904 to construct the castle. Italian stonecutters were hired to shape the granite for the four-story, 28-room castle, four-story tower, and a elaborate boathouse which housed a workshop and powerhouse and one of Bourne's steampowered vessels. More than 2,000 loads of topsoil were brought from Canada to cover the eight acres of rock. Singer Castle is open daily until Labor Day. It is also open Saturdays and Sundays from Labor Day until Oct. 9. A visit to the castle features guided tours. Tours are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors and $6 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under 4 years of age must be carried by adults. No strollers are allowed within the castle. Canadian rates are available. 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Schermerhorn Harbor Shuttle, Hammond, departs hourly and operates Tuesday through Sunday until Labor Day, when it will operate weekends only. Call 324-5966 or visit www.schermerhornharbor.com for directions, schedule information or to make reservations. For Canadian departures, call Rockport Boat Lines, Rockport, Ontario, toll free at 1-800563-8687. Private boaters are welcome. Attendant-assisted dockage is free while touring, or shopping in the gift shop. Call ahead at 324-3275 or use your marine radio channel 16. Charter group tours are available from Uncle Sam Boat Tours and from Schermerhorn Harbor. Canadian boaters are required to meet all U.S. Immigration and Customs regulations. Travelers from outside the United States must go to Heart Island near Alexandria Bay or Ogdensburg to clear Immigration and Customs prior to docking at Dark Island. 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A list of the DEC launches follows: Black Lake A concrete ramp to accommodate 55 cars and trailers is located on County Route 6 near Edwardsville in the town of Morristown. Oswegatchie River A hand launch for nonmotorized boats in located on Route 3 in the village of Star Lake. A beach launch is located off Route 58 in the village of Edwards. A hand launch is located on County Route 58 in village of Edwards. A hard-surface ramp to accommodate 30 cars and trailers for motor boats is located off Route 184 in village of Heuvelton. Concrete ramps with a large parking area are also maintained on the Oswegatchie by the city of Ogdensburg and the village of Gouverneur. St. Lawrence River A concrete ramp to accommodate 15 cars and trailers is located at Robert Moses State Park just north of Massena. A hard surface ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located on Brandy Brook just north of Waddington on Route 37. A municipal hard-surface ramp accommodating 30 cars and trailers is located at the Massena intake just off Route 131. A flat-rock ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located at Jacques Cartier State Park on the River Road two miles south of the village of Morristown. A concrete ramp accommodating 15 cars and trailers is located on Route 37 at Coles Creek State Park between Waddington and Massena. A concrete ramp accommodating 50 cars and trailers is located on Route 37 between Louisville and Massena. The city of Ogdensburg maintains two boat launches on the St. Lawrence River, and a boat ramp is also located in the village of Morristown. St. Regis River A beach launch to accommodate five cars is located off County Route 53 in town of Brasher. Sucker Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars and trailers (electric motors only) is located off the Briggs Switch Road in town of Fine. Sylvia Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars and trailers is located off Route 812 between hamlets of Fowler and Balmat. Yellow Lake A hand launch accommodating five cars is located in town of McComb off the Hall Road. Cranberry Lake A hard ramp surface accommodating 55 cars and trailers is located off Route 3 in Cranberry Lake. Grass Lake A beach launch accommodating five cars is located in the town of Rossie off Butler Road. Grasse River A hard-surface ramp accommodating 14 cars and trailers (small motor boats) is located on Route 68 three miles northwest of village of Canton. Higley Flow A concrete ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is located at Higley Flow State Park two miles west of Route 56 on Cold Brook Drive in South Colton. Indian River Hand launch accommodating 10 cars is located off Route 3 in Town of Rossie near Hall Road. Lake Ozonia A hand launch accommodating 30 cars (10-horsepower limit) is located off Lake Ozonia Road eight miles south of Route 72 in Hopkinton. Raquette River A concrete ramp accommodating 10 cars and trailers is St. Lawrence County Historical Association Summer Exhibit Paddle To Perfection located in South Colton near Higley Flow State Park, two miles west of Route 56. Star Lake A hand launch for nonmotorized boats is located on Route 3 in village of Star Lake. Carried Away By A Daydream J. Henry Rushton 1843-1906 Historic House, Archives, Rushton Boats, Quilts, Remington & Gift Shop In the Silas Wright House, 3 E. Main St., Canton 315-386-8133 Email: [email protected] 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 ERIN’S ISLE & RIVERSIDE RESORT Dining on the St. Regis River Weekend Entertainment On The River Deck Complete the Experience... Cabin & RV Rentals Available 389-4711 for Reservations Dinner Reservations & Entertainment Information 389-4100 928 State Hwy. 11C • Over the Bridge • Brasher Falls, NY CARBINO’S Jewelers 304 Ford St. 315-393-3392 Downtown Ogdensburg p4,17 vac july 7/6/11 3:45 PM Page 1 PAGE 4 • Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers July, 2011 County Offers Seven State Campgrounds Whether your idea of camping is pulling the RV into a space with modern amenity hook-ups, or roughing it with a tent and nature, St. Lawrence County offers something for everyone. Get away from it all or make an active visit filled with festivals, fun and attractions. St. Lawrence County has seven state-operated campgrounds: Cedar Island State Park, Chippewa Bay; Coles Creek, Waddington; Cranberry Lake State Campground; Eel Weir State Park, Ogdensburg; Higley Flow State Park, South Colton; Jacques Cartier State Park, Morristown; and Robert Moses State Park, Massena. Cedar Island is located on an island in the town of Hammond. The park is favored by people who appreciate quiet Community Sale Set Aug. 13 At Canton Pavilion The Canton Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for its Community Sale set Aug. 13 inside the Canton Pavilion. Vendors will be allowed to drive into the pavilion to unload. Businesses are also welcome to set up a display. Food will be for sale at the snack bar. The cost is $20 for a 15x15-foot space. For more information, call the Canton Chamber office at 386-8255. S-and-W boating, fishing and beautiful scenery. The park’s campsites are lightly wooded, with a dayuse area and picnic pavilion nearby. Coles Creek includes both wooded and open campsites, as well as a beach on Lake St. Lawrence. The park includes a playground, playing fields and a large pavilion. A marina is located at the mouth of the creek, just north of the park. The Cranberry Lake area is one of the largest remote areas remaining in the state. The park is adjacent to 150,000 acres of forest preserve and includes many miles of marked trails and ponds. Activities available at Cranberry Lake include hiking, swimming and camping, with many of the campsites having trees between them for some added privacy. Eel Weir State Park is located along the banks of the Oswegatchie River just two miles from Black Lake. Both the Oswegatchie and Black Lake are known for excellent bass fishing and are ideal for canoes or row boats. Eel Weir is a small, secluded park ideal for those looking to get away from it all. The park includes a picnic area and pavilion. Higley Flow is nestled among the Adirondack foothills in South Colton, along the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites are separated by pine trees. The park is hilly and heavily wooded, with a beach on the reservoir of the river. Jacques Cartier State Park, Morristown, hosts a sandy beach and boater’s docks on the St. Lawrence River. The park’s biggest draws are its boating opportunities and excellent fishing. Its large open lawns encourage games and picnics. A playground and shaded picnic area are also located nearby. Robert Moses State Park is a unique park, located on the mainland in Massena, with a portion of the park also being Summer Fun Electric LSV Street Legal Cars PO BOX 9, LISBON, NY 13658 (315) 375-6333 Full Service Motorcoach Transportation Company “Serving the North Country with over 25 years experience.” Sporting Events•Concerts/ Shows/Casinos/Theme Parks •School Trips•Senior Citizens Groups•Sight Seeing Visit us: sandwtours.com “Leave the planning to us!” fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views. In the winter the park is open for crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling. For camping reservations at one of the state run parks, call, toll free, 1-800-456CAMP (2267). Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2011 All Concerts at: Springs Park, West Hatfield St., Massena July - August, 2011 All concerts are FREE and open to the public! Donations are appreciated! Please bring your own seating! In case of rain, concerts will go on as scheduled at the Massena Fire Station. Vacation Guide • Northern New York Newspapers • PAGE 17 Merrickville: On The Rideau River Merrickville-recognized by historians as Canada’s best preserved and restored 19th Century Village-is right at your doorstep, situated on the winding Rideau River, just 45 minutes south of Ottawa. Come discover a way of life that has long since gone by the wayside, but not forgotten. 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 his- tory buff ’s 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, JULY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursday, July 14th 5-7pm....................Northbound st Thursday, July 21 5-7pm........Dave Alderson Jazz Quartet Thursday, July 28th 6-8pm........................Six Foot Midget Friday, July 29th 6-8pm Sandy Cook and the Extravaganza Band High Gas Price Worries Are Gone July 24, 2011 New York BASS Chapter Federation Tournament “The Robert Moses Melee” TOURS & CHARTERS, LLC. S-and-W located on Barnhart Island. The park offers wooded campsites, cabins, a marina and a boat launch, as well as some of the finest St. Lawrence River fishing anywhere. There are also picnic areas, a beach, tennis courts and a nature center that is open year round. The park’s trails wind through July, 2011 Cruise Around the Campground Cruise to the Course 100s of Golf Cars & Utility Vehicles In Stock New & Pre Owned MID-STATE GOLF CAR 5984 County Route 27, Canton, NY 13617 (877) 592-4653 Launch: Massena Intake Dam & Boat Launch St. Lawrence River Sponsored by the Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Massena Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce 50 Main St. Massena, NY 13662 (315) 769-3525 Office (315) 769-5295 Fax www.massenachamber.com The Chamber’s Summer Concert Series is generously underwritten by: Merrickville Calendar of Events July 10 Merrickville's 11th annual Cruise & Shop Car Show from 8am to 4pm. July 30 – August 1-Merrickville Canalfest August 12, 13, 14, The 173rd Annual Merrickville Agricultural Fair. www.merrickvillefair.com. Horse Show, Child's Horse & Pony Show, Canadian & Miniature Horses, Light & Heavy Horse Draw, Beef and Dairy Cattle Show and more. August 27 & 28 The Merrickville Antique and Artisans Show September 10 2nd annual Ride the Rideau bicycle fund raiser. www.ridetherideau.ca Oct. 14, 15, 16 Merrickville's first jazz festival www.merrickvillejazzfest.com Shop Ontario www.realmerrickville.ca 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 worldrenowned 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 loverswhatever your in the mood for, Merrickville has it covered. Merrickville's own Mrs. McGarrigle's Fine Food Shop was awarded a Gold Medal for Mrs. McGarrigle's Cranberry Port Mustard at the 2010 World wide Mustard Competition in Napa Valley, California. A wide assortment of events is scheduled throughout the summer season. Art Festivals. KnockKnock Shoppe 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 ARTIQUES Christmas Shop Heartwood Creek Collectibles Luxury Beds & Bedding Over 100 Styles of Quilts Comforter & Duvet Sets Table Linens • Home Decor Ladies Fashion & Accessories Webkinz• Melissa & Doug Puppets & Puzzles • Nut Crackers • Snowmen • Santas 117 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-4213 136 St. Lawrence St. (613) 269-3199 by Jim Shore 1000’s of Christmas Ornaments 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. 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Participants can download a registration form by visiting the Chamber website, http://www.northcountryguide. com/Visiting/Fishing/JuniorCarpTournament or call the BRASSHORS DON MEISSNER never even lifted a fishing rod are all invited to register now for the 9th Annual St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament, set for August 18 -20 along a 30mile stretch of the St. Lawrence from Massena to Ogdensburg. The nation's largest tournament of its kind is open to 11- to 18-year-olds. Entry fees are $100 per youngster, if registration is received by July 15, or $125 after that date. Kids can register individually or as a team of up to four anglers. A range of cash prizes and trophies are awarded in divisions for boys, girls and teams, along with a grand champion cash prize. Entry fees cover participation in all tournament-related ENTER GC TIN CANTON - For most of his fishing life, nationally known local anger Don Meissner dismissed carp as big but uninteresting creatures that cruised through the waters of the St. Lawrence River until the day he accidentally hooked one and "I suddenly found my boat being towed by this giant fish." His respect for the species, and for catch-and-release carp fishing, was made permanent during last summer's St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament, a FISHCAP and St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce event. "I have never been so amazed and affected by any one sport, than during those three days engaging with and observing this tournament." Meissner, longtime host of PBS's Streamside fishing series, is currently coordinator of the county FISHCAP program. He speaks of the excitement of the young anglers, the camaraderie among the contestants, the intricacies of carp fishing, and the professionalism of the event as a total package that completely won him over. "Carp fishing is really an ultimate sport," Meissner notes. "There's real science to it - from knowing about the fish, to the special baits, to the special equipment." A bait "sling shot," specific to carp fishing, shoots bait into the water and looks easy enough - but isn't, Meissner discovered. "It was pretty comical when I tried it," he admits. The Best Fishing But he comes back to being so impressed by the passion of the young carp anglers at the tournament. "There is something about the possibility of battling a huge fish that can excite anyone, at any age. And while the kids I spoke with at the tournament all said they enjoyed going after all the other species in our North Country waters, almost to a youngster they said they enjoyed carp fishing the most." 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Remington Golf Tourney In Canton CANTON - The Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg, is hosting a fundraising golf tournament Aug. 26 at the St. Lawrence University Golf and Country Club, to benefit arts and education at the children’s museum. The tournament is a four-person scramble with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. There will be women’s and men’s/mixed divisions. Pre-registration is $75 per person and includes golf, cart, prizes and special awards, door prizes and dinner at the Best Western University Inn. There are a limited number of teams, so pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register your team, contact the museum at 3932425, William Ford at 2689505 or 573-4644 or Debbie Ormasen at 393-2425 or 486-2799. Registration payment with check or credit card information and team information can be mailed to the museum at: FRAM 2011 Golf Tournament, 303 Washington St., Ogdensburg, N.Y., 13669. 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