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******* W22 „;;:*****. **** •^i'S' '-•?«\ 34P 13S42 17s / /'/ M X I3 642 // Qtrtdune -Bt&ii Vcilume No. 127 Number 42 UiSPS 640-300 70ttye,yncuf,,i^e>v yorfc; f Mt sgay, July 17,2008 $.60 per copy Rain doesn't wash out Edwards Lions Parade By Nancy Given-McConnell The Edwards Lions Club Festival Parade is held each year, somewhat like the postman's daily delivery. Regardless of the conditions they deliver, even though the marching bands have to make due with only the mouth piece peeking out of their carefully wrapped instruments and their heads protruding from a full length plastic wrap. We might not be able to identify our favorite performer in such a make-shift uniform, but a downpour doesn't interfere with their well- rehearsed, high-stepping, even if it happens to be in a running stream over their shoes. Talk of canceling was only speculation from the onlookers since the kids and their directors are well-seasoned to some of the hardest downpours during the marching season after being subjected to a couple of years when it came down in sheets and one barely could identify which band they were actually enjoying. The streets were lined with what resembled a large bouquet of colorful umbrellas of all sizes and designs as the crowd patiently awaited out the half hour rain delay. Law enforcement with flashing lights and waves to the youngsters, and St. Lawrence County Sheriff Kevin Wells, riding behind Allen Peabody, who for years customarily transported Sheriff Gary Jarvis to parades thrughout the County on his highly polished, glistening motorcycle, preceded the Edwards and Gouverneur VFW members proudly displaying their flags Heavy rain didn't seem to bother either the spectators or those who marched in the annual Edwards Lions Festival Parade on Sunday. Above members of the Edwards-Knox FFA appear on the only float in the rain-drenched parade. The Gouverneur Wildcat mascot, lacking a great share of its costume holds an umbrella. Jared Bullock, who volunteered for the dunking booth, didn't even notice it was raining. (Nancy McConnell photos) of the Unites States and the not to be forgotten POW's. Missing in action this year was the familiar floats carrying the Dairy Princess, Maple Queen and attendants Scouts and antique cars. A pair of antique tractors from the St. Lawrence Power Equipment of Madrid cut circles around each other and a beautiful draft horse hitched to a carriage of a long-gone era from the St. Lawrence Draft Horse Club patiently and proudly pulled his driver from one end of the village to the other. Edwards-Knox FFA Teacher Mike Gault, at the wheel of a farm tractor carrying FFA students Charlie Paro and Beth Hedrick on the custom designed red bam with cutout life-sized farm animals and pets in the barnyard, was the lone float of the day. The float will be on display in the agriculture building where the poultry cages are located during the Gouverneur Fair. Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, under her umbrella, Senator Darrel Aubertine and St. Lawrence County Legislator Fred Morrill, walked the route to greet their constituents and refresh their mind that the 2008 election is close at hand. A parade in North Country towns wouldn't be complete without the cooperation of fire departments such as Star Lake, Harrisville, Russell, Fine, Canton Gouverneur, Newton Falls, and of course, Edwards proudly sharing their new Continued on page 2 Board ready to battle \unruly youths\ at Johnstown Street skateboard park By Dick Sterling A mounting problem with a handful of young people, who have repeatedly caused problems at Mills Park, the skateboard park and now the River Walk Bridge, was discussed at length on Tuesday evening during the regular monthly meeting of the Gouverneur Village Board of •Trustees. \There's three or four who are creating problems for everybody over there,\ said Mayor Dorothy Vorce, \and it's time we do something about it. This week witnesses reported that two of these individuals were jumping off the bridge and swimming in an area where such activity is not allowed.\ Mayor Vorce also pointed out that skateboard park had been closed once this year because of the actions of a select few. \These aren't little kids. They're 18 or 17 years old and at least two of them have been thrown out of the park in the past. It's getting so the good kids don't want to go to the park because of these few troublemakers,\ said Mayor Vorce. \My thought is we should keep these kids out of the park... period!\ Mayor Vorce related to a recent incident where these youth were asked to leave the skateboard park area, crossed the bridge, and began bothering a group of young people playing basketball at Riverview Park. \It's not fair to the other children. If kids want to play basketball, they should be able to do so without being bothered. A handful of kids should not be responsible for the closing of the park to everyone.\ Recreation Director Casey Canell said that these particular few are very disruptive at skateboard park. \They're unruly and vulgar and misuse the equipment. They simply don't want to play by the rales.\ . Mayor Vorce said that at least one of the youngsters being discussed was involved in the break-in at the park's concession building two years ago, shortly after the park opened. • Village Police Chief David Whitton suggested that registered letters be sent to the individuals and their parents, A long-serving teacher at Fowler Elementary School, who retired at the end of the school year, was presented with a beautiful, and very personal quilt during the last week of school. Chris Matejcik, who spent her entire 33-year teaching career at Fowler, is seen above displaying her quilt, which will always serve as a reminder of her many years at Fowler. (Judy Rice photo) informing them that they are banned from the area. \That way, if they even go back to the park for any reason they are subject for an - est on trespass charges. If they go over there and cause problems, we can charge them with disorderly conduct.\ \This is something we really have to do,\ said Mayor Vorce. \It's time we take a stand.\ Mayor Vorce asked Village Attorney Henry Leader to prepare the letters so that the individuals can be officially notified. In other highlights from Tuesday's meeting: Bids were opened for work to be completed on the gazebo in the Gouverneur park. ATF Contracting, of Gouverneur, submitted the low bid of $2,800. Which was accepted by the board. Work will include painting the structure, replacing rotting boards and a railing. Announced that resignations had been received from Doug Cota, from the* Zoning Board of Appeals, and David Fenlong, from the Planning Board. The board agreed to have a meeting in August. Last years the board did away with their August monthly meeting. Board members this years decided to have the meeting as usual. The August meeting will be held on the 19 lh at7p.m. Bob Isereau shows off his \cutting\ style on the last day of his tenure and expertise Friday, July 11 after a 42-year career with P&C Foods. (Sandy Wyman photo) Heading to retirement after 42 years of \cold cuts\ By Sandy Wyman From out of the \cold\ room into the warm glow of retirement, Gouverneur P&C Meat Manager Bob Isereau hung up his apron and \carving\ tools on Friday, July 11 after a 42-year career that started when a junior in high school. Entering the job market part time, Bob stated that he believes that he was in the first vocational training program offered before the well-known BOCES became a household word, he continued through his senior year of 1967 with little thought that the experience in the food market would become a life long career. In 1968, Bob started meat apprenticeship in Potsdam and for the next two years traveled between Gouverneur, Potsdam, Ogdensburg and Canton. In 1970, he became a meat manger in Canton where he remained for the next six years and in 1976, Bob returned to Gouverneur to the now old P&C location (East Main Kinney Drugs) and since 1984 when the new store was opened adjacent, he has served up the best of \cold cuts\ to more than one generation of the buying public. He and wife, the former Linda Clark have been married since 1970 and have four children, Shelli and Gordon Gipner of Clarksville, Tennessee, Darren and Susan Isereau of Gouverneur, Nicole and Rusty Morenz of Gouverneur and D.J and Kristen Isereau of Syracuse. They also have 12 grandchildren, Valerie Hartle, Erin Hartle, Asher Gipner, Thomas Gipner, Daniel Isereau, Leesa Isereau, Ryan Isereau, Raigan Morenz, Reese Morenz, Kaylie Isereau, Allyson Isereau and Justin Isereau. \I will miss the customers,\ quipped Bob on his last day at the counter and we will miss him too. First Sr. Ronald Award presented at St. James sixth grade graduation by Sandy Wyman In amid the pomp and circumstance for the 6 ,h grade graduating class of St. James School held on Monday, June 23,2008 was the unveiling of a new and now to be annual award to be presented to a graduating student. The award, a surprise in itself, is in honor of Sister Ronald Marie who has served with distinction not only within the school but the community for the past 27 years, 25 of them as principal. As wc are aware, Sister Ronald will be leaving the St. James \family\ to serve in Ticonderoga. Sixth grade teacher Kassie Hinrichs: \As we say goodbye to these graduates this evening, we are reminded that soon we will say goodbye to another special member of our St. James \family.\ \When someone leaves you, you are aware of the impact and effect they have had on the people around them.\ \This impact is a result of the personality and qualities possessed by an individual.\ \As we chose the recipient of this new award, we wanted someone who shares the same qualities.\ \A person who is generous, happy to use their time, energy and possessions to help others, who is patient and kind, one who remains calm in the midst of challenges and treats others with respect.\ \Finally to someone who shows dedication and commitment to his or her beliefs and values.\ \This new annual award, given by Friends of St. James School, the Sister Ronald Inspirational Award goes to Cierra Nicole Currier.\ At the 6 th grade graduation for St. James School held on June 23, Cierra Nicole Currier (center) was the first to be presented with the Sister Ronald Inspirational Award. Pictured with Cierra is 6 th grade teacher Kassie Hinrichs and Sister Ronald. (Sandy Wyman photo) This big catfish didn't get away! Herman and his prize \Catfish\ are shown on the banks of the Oswegatchie at Elmdale where the pair have attracted a lot of visitors and admirers for a \catch\ well done, North Country humor at its best. (Sandy Wyman photo)
