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f.f8e_6'Gouverneur Tribune Press Friday, August 21, 2009 Gem and Mineral Show this weekend in Canton Cause unknown—This 75 year-old barn on the new Oxbow Road was leveled in less than two hours last Wednesday morning despite efforts of the Gouverneur Fire Department. The fire was raging out of control when help arrived to the location of the Charles Thomas farm. Robert Hutton who estimated damage at $35,000 owns the property. (Tribune Press photo) News from all sides \Looking back\ in my neighborhood By Sandy Wyman Dateline: July 21, 1968 Flames destroy bam on \new\ Oxbow Road A fast moving fire of unknown origin caused an estimated S35,000 damage to a large barn reported to be between 75 and 80 years old on the Charles Thomas farm, new Oxbow Road on \yednesday morning. Gouverneur firemen received the alarm at 9 am but found the fire raging out of control by the time they made the long trip to the farm located between Route 58 and the Village of Oxbow. They were able to save a nearby shed and a second barn. Clarence Savage, father-in-law of Mr. Thomas who was installing a muffler on his car, discovered the fire. \I heard crackling noises and turned to see the upper part of the barn in flames. I ran into the barn to alert Charles who was cleaning up on the lower level and apparently unaware of the fire.\ In addition to 20 tons of hay, a quantity of farm equipment was lost including four milking machines, two wash vats, a cooler, a hot water heater, forks and shovels, milk stools water pumps and some grain. Fortunately several calves had been put out to pasture earlier. Robert Hutton who made the damage estimate owns the property. It is the second time in recent years that a barn owned by Mr. Hutton has been leveled. Richard Tulley, a neighbor, reported that is father Albert Tulley had \hewed the timbers for the large barn more than 75 years ago and received a $ 10 bill for his labor. At that time Philip Whalen owned the property. Back to the present Last week's tragic loss to the Parent family on Route ll, north of Gouveneur brought to mind the history of that farm that was well iknown to the older generation of residents of the community as the Graves farm. In actuality, Timothy Sheldon purchased the land in 1808 when he came from Pawtucket, Rhode Island where he was born in 1788. In 1812 he enlisted in the War of 181-2 and went to the frontier and returned after the war to build a log cabin on the property by 1823. After he and his wife TNancy Bowen of Providence, Rhode Island passed, away, they had 12 children, the farm remained in the family until 1935 when Leroy Sheldon sold the farm to Perle and Rhoda Fox Graves. The farm has always been one of the most attractive ones in the area as it has been well maintained and since the Parent family took over, it has been noted as a Dairy of Distinction. Maybe it will be again. Do not forget the Antiques in the Park upcoming Saturday, August 22 starting at 10am for the benefit of the E. J. Noble Hospital Auxiliary. You are sure to find a \treasure\ to your liking. So.on to head off into the twilight of retirement, I just cannot resist the hire of the infomercials that spatter the old boob tube with unbelievable nonsense before my tenure ends. What in Sam Hill is up and has been with car commercials? The joy, the driving experience, the thrill and on and on... give them a North Country winter, bet it will change the mindset. Back to sports...Am darn sick of seeing baseball players, coaches and even managers spitting sunflower seeds on the floor of the dugout. Must be fun to walk in. Oh yeah and that ever constant High Five for everything... big deal, ought to play well for the salaries being shelled out. 1 was most happy to see that \Old Crow\ and \Handsome Rooster\ that live on the Hall Road at the fair. May Lou stated that it had been 30 years since they took in the sights and sounds of the midway plus grandstand attendance for the wildly popular Demo Derby. The St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club announces that their 43 rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Swap will be held at the Sportsman's Club in Canton, this Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23. This show offers something for everyone; handcrafted jewelry made with semi-precious stones, for the jewelry lover, gemstone beads, jewelry making supplies, and free lessons for the crafter, museum quality crystals, fossils, and mineral specimens for the nature lover and art collector, handcrafted gift items, tumbled stones and grab bags for the kids, mineral collecting trips at some of St. Lawrence County's famous rock-hunting sites for the serious or novice rockhound, fun and fellowship for rockhounds from all over the Northeast, and a different type of shopping experience for the general public. Dozens of collectors from several Northeastern states and Southeastern Canadian provinces will set up camp on Friday evening. Most will be offering part of their collections for sale to the public on Saturday and Sunday, as well as trading specimens, with other vendors. Several educational exhibits will be on display in the sportsman's hall. A fluorescent mineral hunt for kids will take place after dark on Friday evening. Kids, age 11 and under, will be able to borrow a portable black light to search for samples of fluorescent minerals. They will be able to keep some of the minerals that they find. There is .no charge for this activity. A special feature this year will be free wire- wrapping lessons. Dave Mi I lis, from Pennsylvania, has been a vendor at the show for several years. He is well known for his gem trees and wire wrapped jewelry. Returning this year will be a very popular display of geodes and a geode cracker. Geodes are hollow rocks that contain crystals, formed millions of years ago by natural processes. For a unique experience this weekend be sure to visit the 43 rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show at the Canton Sportsmen's Club, located 3.5 miles south of Canton on the Nickerson Road (go to Farm Bureau applauds USDA's plan to help dairy farmers New York Farm Bureau president Dean Norton said late last week that Farm Bureau members will be relieved that USDA has announced economic assistance for struggling dairy farmers. In a decision announced Friday by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the USDA said it will temporarily increase purchase prices for cheese and nonfat dry milk. \Secretary Vilsack's actions will help ensure that many farmers, who are barely hanging on, trying to survive the effects of the global economic crisis, will be able to survive the precipitous drop in demand,\ said Norton, a dairy farmer from Batavia, N.Y. \NYFB wholeheartedly welcomes the Secretary's actions to assist dairy farmers, and also appreciates Senator Schurner and Senator Gillibrand's commitment to keeping our dairy farm families on the land and producing high quality milk for all New Yorkers.\ The increase will raise the price for block cheese from $1.13/lb. to $1.31; barrel cheese, from $ 1.10/lb. to $ 1.28; and nonfat dry milk powder, from $0.80/lb. to $0.92. USDA estimates show that these increases, which will be in place from August 2009 through October 2009, will increase dairy farmers' revenue by $243 million. USDA estimates that today's announcement is expected to increase the all- milk price received by dairy producers. The increasewill result in the government purchase of an additional 150 million pounds of non- fat dry milk (NDM) and an additional 75 million pounds of cheese. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau continues to call for an expansion of the Milk Income. Loss Contract, which is the price safety net for dairy farmers. Farm Bureau is also looking for long term crisis solutions. Farm Bureau supports the establishment of a system that allows for better regionalism in determining farm gate prices FUN ON THE MIDWAY Park Street and follow the for spectators to attend the signs). show. Refreshments will be For more information available and display spaces contact Bill DeLorraine, are available for a modest fee. Gouverneur, at 287-4652. There is no admission charge :*wmmmmm. We need your help again for our soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan &it : l&£&#&$ Our next shipment goes September 12th We need personal items, coffee, instant drinks, DVD's, games, junk food & homemade cookies. No time to shop send money and: we will do the shopping. Drop boxes are at Jumbo's Diner & Save Alot. Or you can drop it off at my home at 58 Averall Street, We have, to date, shipped over 1100 boxes to our soldiers thanks to your generosity. We are sponsored'by Jumbo's Diner and want to thank Dennis Edwards for paying for this ad. Any questions, Call Grace Gates 287-0463 203 West IS/lairi St in I Gouverneur NY for fluid milk, such as the former Northeast Dairy Compact. That would help both consumers and farmers, by assuring regional consumers that there will always be a stable number of farms producing high quality, fresh milk, and keeping land open. It will also help farmers by providing a more stable milk price. Attn: Bowlers Gouverneur Bowl ^Welcomes You To Join Our Many Leagues & Events Sunday: 7pm Co-Ed Teams Monday: 10am Ladies Coffee Cup League Monday Night: Men's Leagues (Marble City) Tuesday Night: Women's League Wednesday Night: CLOSED Thursday Night: Men's Municipal League Friday Night: Mixed League Saturday Mornings: Starting in October-Youth Leagues Mixed Teams, Combo League -12 years & older Prep League - 9 to 11 years, and Bantam League 5'to 8 : Bowling Birthday Parties By Appointment. Youth Groups & Organizations . Welcome! ; fsold BOWLING MEETING: August 25th 7pm Friday night mixed league BOB'S COMPUTERS ! SALES & SERVICE WE ARE LOCATED IN THE H AJVXLET OF RICFIVmUE ARBOR IIIILL,, 80 OEl'OT ST RICHVWLLE, NY IS<>81 HOURS; MON'FRI 9-S SAT 9-12 WOMMtS, VIRUSES, BUGS, LET US HELP VOl) GET YOUR COMPUTER BACKtJP AND RUNNING ACAlN- REPATKS, PARTIS, CUSTOM lUJlUDtNCS FOR ANY APPLICATION CALL: 287-j0148 i
