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Page 7 Gouverneur Tribune Press, Tliursday,ApriI 24,2008 OBmm&iES Beverly A. Stevenson Or Events A graveside service for Beverly A. Stevenson, 81, Gouverneur, will be at noon Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, with the Rev.' Wilfred Baez, .pastor of the Gouverneur United Methodist Church, officiating. Mrs. Stevenson died Sunday, April 20,2008, at E.J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Born February 26,1927, in Gouverneur, daughter of Warner and Beulah (Storie) Miller, she graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1945. . She married Richard H. Stevenson on September 14, 1946, in Gouverneur. He died October 11,1991. She worked at A&P Supermarket for several years and was a member o the production team at MRS Printing Co., the former publisher of the Gouverneur Tribune Press, for many years. Surviving are a son, Richard W., Gouverneur; a daughter and her husband, Ann Marie and Jim Uruburu, Rochester; a sister and her husband, Diane and Stephen Keung, Miami, Fla.; two grandsons and a nephew. A sister, Geraldine Miller, died before her. Donations may be made to Gouverneur Volunteer Fire Department, 33 Clinton St., Gouverneur, N.Y. 13642, or Hospice & Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 Route 11, Potsdam, N.Y. 13676. Gene L Jesmer Burial services for Gene L. Jesmer, 77, Gouverneur, will be at a later date. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are with Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Mrs. Jesmer died Monday, April 14., 2008, at E.J. Noble Hospital, Gouverneur. Born July 3, 1930, in Gouverneur, daughter of Leonard and Georgina (Patton) Bresett, she graduated from Gouverneur High School. She married Donald Joseph Jesmer on October 8, 1949. Mr. Jesmer, a retired Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Star Lake, employee, died January 4,1995. Mrs. Jesmer worked at several jobs in Gouverneur, lastly working at the Groveton Paper Co. in Natural Dam. Surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Leonard and Jerrilyn, Joseph and Kathy, Dale and Veronica, and Vance and his fiancee,- Jackie Gates, all of Gouverneur; two daughters and their husbands, Cheryl and Gregory Kirby, Gouverneur, and Candi and Craig Lynde, Fowler; two brothers, Jay Bresett, Gouverneur, and Dean Bresett, LeRay; two sisters, Betty Gale, Morristown, and Linda Tharrett, Gouverneur; 19 .grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. , An infant son, Mark, two brothers, Thomas and Floyd Bresett, and a sister, Joyce Griffin, died before her. Donations may be made to Gouverneur Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 164, Gouverneur, N.Y. 13642. DEATH NOTICE Robert L. Johnston HARRISVILLE - A graveside memorial service for Robert L. Johnston, 55, of Rialto, California, formerly of Harrisville, will be on May 17, 2008, at 11 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery, Edwards. French Funeral Home, Gouverneur, is in charge of the arrangements. There will be no calling hours. Mr. Johnston died March 29,2008, at the SanBurnadino Community Hospital. He had been ill with cancer. Born on December 13, 1952, in Gouverneur, the son of Douglas L. and Dorothy J. (Aldridge) Johnston. Among his survivors are his father, of Harrisville. He was predeceased by his mother. Marilyn J. Given EDWARDS—The funeral for Marilyn J. Given, 68, Edwards was Saturday, April 19, 2008, at French Funeral Home, Edwards, with lay speakers William Strate and Marilyn Constantine officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Given died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Clifton-Fine Hospital, Star Lake. Born December 18,1939, in Gouverneur, daughter of Merrill and Ruth (Davis) Shore, she graduated from Edwards Central School in 1957 and attended Central City Business Institute, Syracuse. She married Robert A. Given on December 5,1959, at Edwards Methodist Church with the Rev. Albert A. Cameron officiating. Mrs. Given was a homemaker and had provided child care and in-home elder care. She also had worked as a secretary for two years for Ralph and Marge Dier at Dier Insurance Agency, Edwards. She was a member of the Edwards United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, and had a beautiful voice, and was a Sunday school teacher. She also was a Girl Scout leader for many years and enjoyed bowling, crocheting and knitting. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl L. Given and Marilee A. and Robert Wright, all of Edwards, and Robynn J. and Anton Pennyman, Macon, Ga.; a sister, Goldie Zeller, Wisconsin, eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the Edwards Volunteer Fire and Rescue. COME WORSHIP WITH US! Riohville Baptist Chapel 209 Main St., Richville 287-0259 Christ's Church of Love Old DeKalb Pastor Bruce LaRose St. James Catholic Church 164 E. Main St. Gouverneur Fr. Jerry Bleaux 287-0114 First Presbyterian Church 22 Church St., Gouverneur Rev., Carol Bain 287-0560 287-3940 Macomb Wesleyan Church 12 Ct.Rt. 7, Pierces Corners Rev. James Warrington 578-2255 Stone Road Baptist Church PO Box 89, Harrisville Pastor Kevin Bates Harvest Time Church Rt. 11, Gouverneur Zachary Bristol/Diane Bristol Pastors 287-9362 The United Church of Richville Karen Taylor Minister 287-0837 Harrisville United Methodist Church Maple St., Harrisville Rev. Francis Hemstreet West Side Baptist 59 Smith St. Gouverneur Pastor Donald Owens 287-4180 Harrisville Pilgrim Holiness Church Corner Maple & Church St. Harrisville Pastor Jerry Lambeth 543-2873 First Congregational Church of Antwerp UCC Kenneth R. Leamon Minister 659-8923 Edwards & South Edwards United Methodist Church Rev Bill Hart 379-9122 Lay Pastor M. Constantine 347-2257 Richville Christian Fellowship School St., Richville Pastor Ford Reynolds 287-3136 Church of the Good Shepherd Co. Rt. 25 North Russell Pastor Bob Clark 379-1137 St. Hubert's Church StarLake 848-3612 Assembly of God Edwards Pastor Timothy Jazen 562-3255 Oxbow Presbyterian Church Sunday Service- 10am Bible Study- 9 a.m. Christian Life Fellowship ' 52 Church St. Gouverneur Rev, Robert F. LaVcck 287-7656 East Pitcairn Church Corner Ct.Rt. 23&23A Pastor Ken Davis 543-2723 Fullerville Community Church Rev. Eric Harbin Madeline Closs 287-3379 Pilcairn Forks Church in Christ 16 Edwards Rd. Harrisivlle Pastor Joseph A. Lathwood 543-1003/543-1730 Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall Rt. 58, Hailesboro 287-4437 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Trout Lake Rd. Edwards Fr. Jerry Bleaux 287-0114 Indian River Baptist Church 42 Main St. Philadelphia 642-3122 Pastor Bob Finch Cornerstone Christian Fellowship 1156Ct. Rt. 23 South Edwards Pastor Kevin Thompson Church: 562-3100 Parsonage: 543-2085 Faith Bible Church 1800USHwy 11 Gouverneur P.O.C. Wayne Hall 287-9554/287-3737 First Baptist Chuch OfOswegatchie 469 Oswegatchie Trail Pastor: Merton E. Parks 848-2267 Gouverneur Seventh Day Adventist Church 190 W. Main St. Gouverneur 287-2324 Pastor Joshua Guzman First United Methodist Church Grove St. Gouverneur Rev. Dr. Wilfred J. Baez - 287-2440 North Gouverneur Church 287-2440 Christian Family Tabernacle Kendrew Corners Ct. Rt. 15 Services 7pm every Sunday evening Everyone welcome St. Francis Solanus Church Harrisville Rev. Robert L. Decker 543-2421 Christian Life Fellowship 52 Church St. Gouverneur Rev. Robert F. LaVeck 287-2777 287-7656 First Church of Christ Sciencist 28 Elm St. Potsdam Robert Burtis 287-2596 Antwerp/Spragueville United Methodist Churches Jan Liscomb- Lay Speaker DeKalb Church of Christ 3397 US Hwy 11 DeKalb Jet. (315)347-4904 Minister: Michael McCrory Rock Island Assembly of God 216 Rock Island St. Gouverneur Pastor Timothy Janzen 287-0367 Fowler Baptist Church Rev. Bob King Assoc. Pastor Orvi lie Eacker 287-4503 Trinity Episcopal Church 30 Park St., Gouverneur Rev. Gregory B. Bailey, Decon Vicar 287-0755 United Presbyterian Church of Brasie Comers Rev. Eric Harblin 578-2344 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5428 St. Hwy 37 Ogdensburg, Wesleyan Church 31 David Si Ogdensburg, Pastor, Gloria Strong 287-2673 Continued from page 6 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING 2008-2009 School Year The Edwards - Knox Elementary School will be holding their kindergarten screening on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 2O0'8. If you have a child who will turn five by December 1, 2008, please call the Edwards - Knox Elementary School office at 562 -03284 or 562 - 3210 to set up an appointment for the kindergarten screening. Please note you will need to bring your child's birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, and completed registration form to your scheduled Kindergarten screening appointment. APRIL SCHEDULE MONTH OF APRIL Antique art and antique art artifacts/tools exhibit at the Gouverneur Museum'the month of April, along with a show of contemporary local art works. The museum is open every Wednesday and Saturday 1-3 pm. Free admission. North Country Wic Clinics Gouverneur- April 28 from 8 - 3:30 pm at the Methodist Church. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 GARTA Meeting The Gouverneur Area Retired Teachers Associations, GARTA will be meeting t Gentry's Clam Clove beginning at noqn. Note that this is the 4 th Thursday of the month instead of the usual 3 rd Thursday. The program will be speakers from S & W Tours & Charters from Brier Hill, NY. They will be telling of ups and coming tours and looking for suggestion from the group. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Gouverneur Masonic Lodge will be hosting a chicken & biscuits dinner starting at 4:30 pm until all are served. Adults $7, children under 12 $4. Lodge located at 29 Trinity Ave. THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Juvenile Diabetes group The April meeting of The North Country Support Group for Juvenile Diabetes will begin at 6 pm lasting until 7:30 pm at the Flower Memorial Library 229 Washington St Watertown, NY. Call Judy George at 782- 8105 or Dona - Rae Yaussi at 938-5310 for more information. FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Head Start Open House Gouverneur Head Start program informational open house is for any parent with a child who will turn 3 or 4 years of age by December 1, 2008. All interested persons are invited to come in and meet with our staff on April 25 ,h from 9:30 am to 11:30 am to learn what are program is able to provide for your child. For more information call 287-1650. FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Game Night First United Methodist Church, 34 Grove St, will hold a game night with doors opening at 6:45 pm. Bring your favorite board game or learn a new one. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Carnival & Book Fair West Side Elementary will hold their annual Spring Carnival and Scholastic Book Fair from 10 am - 2 pm at West Side Elementary 25 Wilson St Gouverneur, NY. Free Admission, SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Spaghetti Dinner There will be spaghetti and meatball dinner at the Hermon Fire hall from 4-6 pm. Dinners will be served with salad, bread, dessert & beverage. The price of the meal is $6.50. Proceeds will be used for training equipment. SATURDAY. APRIL 26 Book Battle Workshop The Gouverneur library Willi be holding a Book Battle tip workshop beginning at 11 am. Open to students who are on a team already or are considering joining. Parents and coaches are also invited. Rules, question format and a mock \battle\ will be held. Call 287-0191 with questions. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 & 27 Trapper Education All new hunters/bow hunters/ trappers must receive training before getting their first license. Students must attend all sessions, demonstrate proper attitude and safety, and pass the test. The trapper education class will be held in the Rossie community center, CO RT 3 with instructor Sharon Cole/ George Blatchley. Saturday from 9 am - 2 pm and Sunday from 9 am - finish. To pre - register call 287- 4610 or 578-2384 Iv message. To find another course if this one is full call 315-785-2533. All courses are free. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Chili Luncheon There will be a chili luncheon at the First United Methodist Church, Grove St, starting at noon eat in or take out. Menu: chili, corn muffins, dessert and beverage. $4 for adults, $3 children 5 years and under free. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Cemetery Mtg The annual spring meeting for the East DeKalb cemetery Association will be at 12 noon at the DeKalb Historical Association meeting house museum in East DeKalb. The museum is located opposite the Hermon - DeKalb Central School. All lot owners, officers and interested parties are invited to attend. Topic: Diabetes with speaker Karen Cole, RN. For more info call 315-287-9180 or 315-265- 8662. TUESDAY, APRIL 29 . Dart Tournament The Glow in South Edwards ' is looking for players interested in a Spring/ Summer blind draw dart tournament. This is an open blind draw and is open to all level of play. Teams will be drawn randomly. Prizes will be given out on random nights. There will be a chance at big bucks as the pot grows weekly. Interested players are asked to be at The Glow at 6:30 pm on Tuesday. Weekly commitment is up to each individual. For a list of rules contact The Glow, 562-8256 after 5 pm. MAY SCHEDULE Black River Valley Fiddlers May 4 th - FiddlersSpring fling at the Great Bend Fire Hall from 1 -5 pm. May 18 th Carthage Elks Club from 1 - 5 pm, SATURDAY, MAY 3 Russell Opera House The Russell Opera House is pleased to present \the St. Lawrence String Orchestra\ beginning at 7 pm. Admission = donation. TUESDAY, MAY 6 Informational Speaker For all interested there will be an informational speaker from Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley at Fowler Baptist Church beginning at 7 pm. Topic\ Advance directives putting your . wishes on paper\. Come and get some answers. THURSDAY, MAY 8 Game Night Game of chance night being held at St. James School, Gouverneur from 4-9 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 9 BINGO Doors open at 6 pm at the St. James School. SUNDAY, MAY 10 Craft Fair St. James School will hold a craft fair from 10 am - 4 pm. MAY 8-10 TH Spring Social Spring social, rides & games at St. James church. DeKalb Hermon Senior Ctz Two trips are planned for May. Saturday, May 10 to the Rochester Lilacs festival. Members $20, Non - members $30. For more info contact Shirley at 393-5684. Friday, May 16 to Ottawa's Tulip festival, same price as trip above. For more info Contact Shirley 393-5684. These trips are open to the public. SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Free Concert Mike White, Dale Streeter from 2 to 4 pm at the Richville United Church. Sponsored by Richville Historical Association. Gospel, ballads & country music. MONDAY, APRIL 28 Alliance Meeting The Alliance for the Mentally III of STL. Valley will meet in the Canton Free Library at 1 pm. SATURDAY, MAY 24 ECS ALUMNI ASSN ECS annual alumni bang will be at the Country club with golf tourney, dinner, & dance. For more info contact Linda Hill 287-0616. We are currently seeking members from the classes of 1948, 1958, 1968 & 1978 as always all members are encouraged to attend. More info to follow as we near our date. SLC Realtors install officers Recently installed officers and directors of the St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors are (from left): Noel VanDusen, Director (Century 21 Dufrane Realty); Shirley L. Robinson, Director (Shirley L. Robinson Realty); William Lacy, Director (Lacy Realty); Laura Hunter, State Director (Century 21 Millennium Realty);.Korleen Spilman, Immediate Past President (Century 21 Millennium Realty); Jennifer Stevenson, President (Blue Heron Realty); Doug Hawkins, Secretary (Sandstone Realty); Michael Kassian, Vice President (Kassian Real Estate); and Ed Sieber, Treasurer (America 1 Realty). The St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors, Inc. is a trade association made up of real estate professionals. It has about 190 realtor members and nine affiliate members from more than 40 area firms. Board members account for most of the real estate transactions in St. Lawrence County.
