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24D Sunday,March 2,2008 WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES PROGRESS 2008 St. Lawrence NYSARC employs 612, serves 615 St. Lawrence NYSARC, a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to working for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, looks forward to further diversification of services in 2008. The past year has brought about organizational successes that the agency plans to build upon at its 38 sites throughout St. Lawrence County. A few of these accomplishments included pursuit of national accreditation, increased services that cultivate community integration, and new offerings for young people. During 2008, St. Lawrence NYSARC will continue to build for the future by increasing services for young people with disabilities. These plans include providing diverse vacation experiences that will be both fun and educational escapes, as well as new options for families of people with autistic spectrum disorder. The Nexus program for children with autism spectrum disorder serves 16 children and teens and is currently provided at SUNY Potsdam. Due to the success of the program in 2007, the agency plans to replicate the program in other areas of St. Lawrence County. St. Lawrence NYSARC has more than 48 years of experience in the disability field, driven by a parent-based board of directors, which is led by Patricia Campanella, president. Daphne Pickert, executive director, oversees the staff of 612 who serve the needs of 615 individuals, including more than 300 day program participants, 140 employees in Seaway Industries, work centers and storefront operations, 106 in residences, as well as 162 individuals receiving services through a supported employment program. Through supported employment programs, St. Lawrence NYSARC works with approximately 106 employers and negotiates an estimated 48 contracts with the local business community. Efforts have grown in the areas of community integration through volunteer efforts. Team NYSARC, the agency’s volunteer group, participated in numerous activities including Salvation Army bell ringing, Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Light the Night, Hobble Gobble, Alzheimer’s Memory Walk and a donation drive for local animal shelters. Team NYSARC has increased to 295 members, which includes 72 active members from both the agency and the community. The Community Arts Program, a service dedicated to providing people with disabilities a venue to express their artistic talents, hosted a live The St. Lawrence County Local Development Corp.’s Microenterprise Revolving Loan Fund provides low-interest loans for the establishment or expansion of micro businesses (five employees or fewer) in the county. In 2007, the fund assisted a number of St. Lawrence County firms. Approved loans included: The Bedrock Café and Gift Shop on Route 37 in Ogdensburg. Owner Wendy Goldie aims to provide a relaxing, family-oriented environment for both travelers and local guests. Two jobs will be created over the next three years. The fund assisted Chip Giordano of Chip’s Place in Hannawa Falls to expand his convenience store and increase employment by two over the next 3 years. Thomas Schneller was assisted by the fund with a loan to start a full-service marine contracting firm that specializes in docks, boat lifts, seawalls, and pile driving along the St. Lawrence River from Massena to Alexandria Bay. The company, AKJ Marine, can handle entire projects from start to finish with services that include obtaining music, dance and theatrical showcase that included an exhibition of visual arts. Participants in the arts program are currently rehearsing for their next showcase, which will be held May 10 at SUNY Potsdam. In an effort to promote individuality and ensure excellence in the delivery of service, St. Lawrence NYSARC is pursuing national accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership. Accreditation will ensure more community interactions within the county, facilitate personal outcomes for the people we serve, and allow for adaptation to the highest standard of quality in the developmental disabilities field. Microenterprise loans help businesses grow approvals and permits, subcontracting, welding, and removal of old structures such as hoists and docks. The company also has a dive team on staff. Mr. Schneller hopes to hire three more people over the next three years. Chuck Lamica requested assistance from the St. Lawrence County microenterprise fund to purchase inventory for his business, Chuck’s Pet Store, to expand into a second location in Canton. The funding will be used for improvements to the space, fixtures, equipment and inventory. MicrHe will sell the same items as in his Massena store. Heather Gilson was approved for working capital and for renovations for the Felician House B&B. The Hair Studio in Potsdam, owned and operated by Tina Wiley, was approved for a loan from the St. Lawrence County Microenterprise Program to purchase equipment and fixtures and to renovate her business in Potsdam. She hopes to add a massage therapist in the near future. For daily home delivery of The Times Phone 782-1012 or 1-800-724-1012 BUSINESS UPDATE EMT, nursing supplies offered at Harris Medical POTSDAM — Harris Medical, 71 Market St., has been serving Northern New York since 1955. The Harris family business offers traditional home care equipment such as bath safety items, lift chairs, hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches. Assisted daily living aids such as reachers, pill crushers and sock aids are popular items. Harris Medical carries a full line of ostomy products, wound care, incontinence items, enteral feeding and biohazard/personal protection products. Many nurses and EMTs have taken advantage of the fact that Harris Medical is one of the few stores that carry EMT and nursing supplies such as bags, scrubs, stethoscopes and blood pressure kits. Orthopedic items, including knee and back braces and arch supports are available at Harris Medical, as are the popular Rollators that combine a wheeled walker with basket and seat. Hot and cold therapy items, exercise equipment, TEDS support stockings and Biofreeze products round out the selection of popular products. The newest product lines at Harris Medical include Medela breast pumps, nursing bras, and the popular Glamour Mom tank/tee breastfeeding shirts. Harris Medical is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 265-0623. All About Me! at Harris Medical, also at 71 Market St., is a postmastectomy boutique with a large selection of Amoena prostheses, bras and bathing suits and accessories. All postmastectomy fittings are by appointment only. Bellisse compression bras and compression garments are also stocked. Pink ribbon gift items as well as selfhelp books, candles, soaps, lotions and Earth Therapeutic spa items are available. All About Me! owner Mary Sue Foster and Shelly Murray, owner of Today’s Hair in Potsdam, offer monthly “Look Good/Feel Better” sessions for cancer patients. There is no charge for these events, but prior registration is required. Call 265-4YOU (265- 4968) or 265-0623 for futher information. Providing Services One Individual At A Time! Health Services • Open to the Public • Primary Care • Dental Care • Healthy Living Partnership • Physical Therapy • Optometry • Orthpedic Evaluations • Psychiatry/Counseling • Sliding Fee Scale in St. Lawrence & Franklin County Residential & Family Services • Supervised & Supportive Housing • Residential & Day Habilitation Services • Waiver Respite & Assistive Technology • Service Coordination • Respite, Goods & Services • Public Education • Consumer Directed Personal Assistants CP Family Health Care Center 315-386-8191 4 Commerce Lane Canton, NY FQHC Bear Swamp Rd., Suite 2, Peru, NY 518-643-0188 155 518-483-0109 Finney Blvd. Malone, NY FQHC Marcy Bldg. 167 Polk St., Suite 200 Watertown, NY 315-786-0983 Dr. Jamie J. Towle CHIROPRACTIC CORNER Healthy Habits Make for Healthy Living... Start your New Year off on a healthy note with one or more of the following health tips. 1) Fight Depression through exercise… Exercising with friends or in a formal class is one way to avoid isolation when you are depressed, while doing something great for your body and your mood. Friends or formal classes offer encouragement to stay with the program. 2) Get 6-8 hours of sleep per night… Remember all of those old remedies for sleepless nights like drinking a cup of warm milk or counting sheep? Odds are they won’t work. Experts do suggest the following however: Avoid eating, TV, and alcohol before going to bed. Loose weight, exercise regularly, and get adjusted by your chiropractor. Chiropractic adjustments increase your nervous system function allowing your body to function more efficiently, making sleeping easier. 3) Read your food labels…Always read the labels and nutritional values for foods. Foods may state they are healthy or vegetarian but may in fact be full of sodium and saturated fat. In addition, make sure you are eating foods that have the least amount of additives and chemicals in them. A rule of thumb is if there are more words that you do not recognize in a list of ingredients than you do know, you should probably avoid eating it. We are encouraging our patients to raise the standards of their eating by cutting out all foods that have any partially hydrogenated or trans fats on the label. 4) Live in the present to avoid stress… We spend so much Work. North Country jobs. North Country people. Dr. Lisa Francey Towle of our time worrying about the past and the future. While some of this is natural, it really adds a great deal of unnecessary stress to our lives. Being in the present moment is all we ever need to do. The past is gone and the future isn’t here yet. There is no need to waste time worrying about them. Try to spend less time thinking about past and future events and focus your attention on the here and now. Focus on the “here and now” that makes life worth living: A baby’s smile, a beautiful sunset, a thoughtful gesture by a stranger. You will automatically eliminate a great deal of stress from you life. For more information on healthier habits and healthy living call our office in Canton at (315) 386-2273 or Malone at (518) 483-6300. View jobs online, free of charge. To place an ad call (315)782-0400 or 1-800-724-0401 or find us online at
PROGRESS 2008 WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES Sunday,March Day,Month Date,Year 2,2008 25 C5 BUSINESS UPDATE Arxx Building Products, Apex Counstruction merge ALEXANDRIA BAY — Arxx Building Products recently announced a merger with Apex Construction Systems in the development of green building systems in North America. “Using the Arxx green build system for walls and foundations is just a smarter way to build”, said Jefrey Martusewicz, president of Seaway Wall Distributing, a supplier to about 40 dealers in New York state. “The result is 40 to 50 percent more energy efficient construction with buildings that feature better indoor air quality, are stronger for enduring storms and are cost effective long-term. Our company saw a substantial growth in our sales of Arxx walls and foundations even though we are in a building downturn. Our customers are recognizing the importance of sustainable building and now with Arxx providing the green build system, this just adds to our momentum.” Arxx insulating concrete forms consist of two expanded polystyrene panels connected by a polypropylene web. The forms are stacked on the job site, reinforced with rebar, then concrete is poured into the forms, creating an insulated, monolithic, concrete wall. The result is a wallsystem that has high energy efficiency. Unlike wood construction, there are no cavities or gaps where molds can proliferate. The airtight construction enhances indoor air quality and reduces sound while the strength of the concrete walls makes them popular in hazardous weather areas. Arxx ICF meets major building code specifications and has a UL listed two- to four-hour fire rating. For more information visit www.arxx.net or call 482-5253. Cross-training of workers now priority at Westelcom Westelcom, 130 Park Place, Watertown, provides Internet, telephone and related services to 2,000 businesses and 15,000 residential customers in the sixcounty region between Lake Ontario and Lake Champlain. Westelcom is a subsidiary of Chazy Westport Communications, an independent telephone company founded in 1905, employing 55 north country residents. Services include Internet and broadband connections; unlimited long distance calling; IP, hosted and traditional phone systems; computer networking; security and file backup; software development; domain Web hosting and design; Web optimization and e- commerce; virtual private networks and office connectivity, and collocation. In the last three years, reports President Paul F. Barton, Westelcom has invested $8 million in networking, switching and transport infrastructure and $500,000 in fiber optic infrastructure in Watertown and Plattsburgh. In Watertown, the investment has provided highspeed fiber optic communications to customers including Samaritan Medical Center, WWNY, Stream, the city of Watertown, JCC, and Immaculate Heart Central School. To view the fiber network go to www.westelcom.com/newsroom. Westelcom has also partnered with Alcatel-Lucent to install a switching platform to allow for advanced IP capabilities throughout the Watertown area. It has also partnered with or is certified with Microsoft, Avaya, Cisco Systems, 3Com, Comdial, Sonicwall, Compaq, and Integral Access. Westelcom also recently established an outbound-call center in the Brownell Building, providing local capabilities for calling campaigns, telethons, surveys and fundraisers. Westelcom has also partnered with Northeast Printing on Absolutely Business magazine. Westelcom has also recently introduced online data storage. Data Safe will provide off-site data storage of a customer’s critical files and documents. Utilizing Sonicwall’s VPN (virtual private network) technology, it creates encrypted secure tunnels to transfer data to Westelcom’s storage servers. One of Westelcom’s goals is to bring large data connections to area businesses that provide gigabit data speeds over fiber and advanced electronic transmission. With that connection, the company will be able to host customers’ phone systems, servers, firewalls and data storage devices in its facility. Another priority is already taking place: the cross-training of staff and installation for new internal procedures including management information systems, billing, customer resource management, online services and project planning systems. FDMCH develops housing for families living on post FORT DRUM — Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes is a partnership between the Army and Actus Lend Lease providing housing and asset, property and maintenance management for military families stationed at Fort Drum. FDMCH involves the development of 845 new homes in master-planned communities featuring extensive trail networks, four state-ofthe-art community centers and the renovation of all 2,272 existing homes during the initial 52- month development period. Construction is under way on The Timbers, a 192-apartment home community for single soldiers. FDMCH finances, develops, builds, renovates and operates the $1.6 billion project for 50 years. To date, 450 new homes are occupied, all community centers and trails are open and the renovations are 81 percent complete. FDMCH and Actus strive to create a community that addresses three aspects of sustainability: Environmental: The FDM- CH land plan has minimal site impact, includes a wide range of open, green spaces, incorporates a detailed storm water detention plan and minimal tree removal. FDMCH is the largest Energy Star development in New York state history and implements environmentally-sound business practices, incorporating recycling initiatives throughout operations, construction and residential services. Social: FDMCH and its subcontractors are communityminded, supporting individuals, families and organizations both on Fort Drum and in neighboring areas. A donation of two Habitat for Humanity homes worth $400,000 is currently under construction. Economic: FDMCH employs more than 100 individuals and works with 110 subcontractors. As a major supporter of small and local businesses, FDMCH spent $117.5 million locally, the majority with small businesses, including $4.5 million with veteran-owned organizations since its 2005 inception. Select Screen Printing fills ‘need in the community’ MONTAGUE — Barbara Loomis, whose husband, Richard Loomis, is a contractor/ mason, started her business, Select Screen Printing, in February 2006 “to fill a need in the community.” The family-operated, locally owned business at 7106 Liberty Road can be reached at 376- 3250. “We specialize in placing advertising logos by the silk screen printing method on t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, hats, hoodies and light weight jackets,” Mrs. Loomis writes. “Our product lines are available in a wide size and color range. We provide lettering and signs for vehicles. We also participate with businesses in their fundraising efforts.” Customers e-mail their logos to the business or have one created by a graphic designer who works with Select Screen Printing. Customers can approve their logos by e-mail. Products can be mailed or delivered in person. “We have a turn around time of approximately seven to nine days barring any unforeseen delay.” Gray’s Flower Shop grows, acquires another building From its beginnings in Clayton and later Carthage, Gray’s Flower Shop, a four-generation business, has grown to become Northern New York’s largest independent floral retailer with stores in Watertown, Carthage and Clayton. The acquisition and refurbishing of a building next door to the Watertown shop, 1605 State St., has resulted in a new design and call centers which service all three retail stores. Much of Gray’s product is grown in its own greenhouses aat the Carthage location, 314 S. James St. In recent years, inventory has expanded to include gift items, ornaments and plush animals. Gray’s has also become the area’s largest retailer of popular Colonial At Home candles and fragrance products. Gray’s has a Web site, www.graysflowershop.com, featuring a wide selection of floral and gift products for sale online. “It’s like having a fourth storefront,” said business owner Scott Gray. Mr. Gray has been asked to serve on the Retailer Council of the 15,000-member Society of American Florists, a critical player in the floral industry. Gray’s is open seven days a week, and delivers daily to Fort Drum and all of Jefferson County, as well as parts of St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. Also, Gray’s is a Top-500 member of the Teleflora wire service sending orders nationwide with same-day delivery. For more information visit the Web site or call the Watertown store, 788-8441 or 1-800- 767-GRAY; the Carthage store at 493-3790 or the Clayton store, 234 James St., at 686-5791. Watertown Appliance and TV Center features latest Watertown Appliance and TV Center, 316 Factory St., serving Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, has membership in the Nationwide Marketing Group, enabling the store to take advantage of $11 billion in combined buying power. As the area’s largest independent appliance dealer, Watertown Appliance and TV Center sells brands including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, GE, Amana, Jenn Air, Viking and Frigidaire. Kitchen appliance pricing runs the gamut from economy to high-end luxury and professional models. Laundry appliances are available in all price ranges including washers and dryers featuring the latest in steam technology. On the store’s second floor is a video showroom featuring HDTV big screen and flat screen TV technology from names including Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi and Mitsubishi. In addition to major appliances, Watertown Appliance offers displays of microwave ovens, KitchenAid small appliances, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, garbage disposals and a selection of Craftmade ceiling fans. “We own two large warehouses packed with inventory so our customers rarely have to wait for specific models, styles or colors,” said business owner Tony Mesires. “Our sales staff is welltrained, and unlike the chain stores, we have virtually no turnover. You can come back months later and deal with the same person you started with. Another plus, Factory Street traffic isn’t bad and you can park free right at our front door.” BUSINESS SERVICES Amanda J. Miller Licensed Broker/Owner, RSPS Cell: 315-778-1191 Office: 315-639-6180 Fax: 315-639-3577 www.lakeontariorealty.com lakeontariorealty@yahoo.com “No One Knows the Lake Country Like US!” 15320 NYS Rte. 12E Dexter, NY 13634 M ORGIA ’ S P ASTA Pasta, Mary Sauce, Jo Gift Richards Fundraising, Corporate Baskets, Gifts 22654 Fisher Road, Watertown, NY 13601 M Phone/Fax: 315-788-3509 E-mail: mpasta@imcnet.net www.morgiaspasta.com ANGIA ... T ASTE T HE T RADITION ! William J. Elliot 12505 Cty. Rt. 123, P.O. Box 469 Henderson Harbor, NY 13651 Office: (315) Broker/Owner Res: E-Mail: (315) 232-4497 welliott@elliottrealtyinc.com 938-5764 • Cell: • Fax: (315) (315) 783-6503 938-7555 KC Contracting PHONE 408-6294 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING GENERAL CONTRACTING OWNER: CLAUDE WILSON SPORTSMAN’S BARBER SHOP Since 1957 DAVIDSON BUICK-PONTIAC-GMC INC. 18288 US RT. 11 • WATERTOWN, NY 13601 www.davidsonautonet.com MARY YAGER-FULTS 310 State Street Watertown, NY 13601 782-2442 3 Barbers OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:30 • Sat. 8:00-2:00 Impala • Malibu • Cobalt • Aveo • HHR • SUVs • Vans • Trucks “BEEBO” Bus: 315-788-9400 Sales/Leasing Consultant Direct: 315-836-2531 mfults_davidsonautogroup@gs.reyrey.com Fax: 315-788-4762 Get Your Space Under Control... • Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) • Field Measurement / As-Built Drawings • Large Format Scanning, Plotting & Artwork • Paper to CAD Drawing Conversion • AutoCAD Training • Graphics and Signage • GIS Services Phone: (315) 686-6110 Mon.-Fri. 9-5 32377 NYS Route 12, Depauville www.cadfs.com Electrical Contractor Eric D. Young III 23261 US Route 11 Watertown, NY 13601 Day 315-782-1286 Night 315-788-8636 315-778-7098 Fax 315-788-8636 EDYoung@twcny.rr.com Commercial Residential Generators Industrial Fire “50 Alarm Years Systems of Service” 2030 Hydro Old Market Seeding Road, Erosion Winthrop, Control NY 13697 Mulching Fully Insured (Fiber, • Free Straw, Estimates && Hay) Kristie Commercial Mason - Owner • Residential • Tim Phippen - Onsite Manager (315) •(315) 268-1056 www.AlpineSeedingCompany.com 261-8204 J. Richard Meagher, D.D.S., P.C. 40 Franklin Street, Suite III West Carthage, NY 13619 Office Hours: By Appointment (315) 493-1581 WEST CARTHAGE HOUSING AUTHORITY 63 Madison Street Carthage, NY 13619 Nancy A. Fargo EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (315) 493-3581 Fax (315) 493-1075 Email: Nancy.Fargo@verizon.net Joh n ’ s Auto Body PAINTING • COLLISION WORK FRAME REPAIR • ASE CERTIFIED John Hardter OWNER “OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE” Patterson Road, Watertown, New York 13601 (315) 788-0571 O CCUPATIONAL M EDICINE A SSOCIATES Serving both business and private patients since 1988 We are now providing Urgent Care for individuals in need of medical services. WITH OR WITHOUT INSURANCE Don’t suffer with a Cold or Flu, Minor Injury or Illness! We offer low, affordable rates! Call today for an appointment (315) 782-9125 Mr. Rick’s Bakery 525 Mill Street • Watertown, NY 13601 PAUL ALBERRY FRAN ALBERRY MARCY ALBERRY (315) 779-8070 TARA M. ERDNER Plaza Beauty & Tanning Salon 1312 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601 (right across from WHS) 315-786-1090 WEDDING & PROM UPDOS MILITARY CUTS • FOILS COLORS • WAXING, ETC. Walk-ins are always welcome E&M TACK SHOP Horse Supplies PATTY (315) 493-2255 BURDICK W. CARTHAGE, 33 N. BROAD NY ST. 13619 PO Box 143 • 9555 Church St. Castorland, N.Y. 13620 Donna M. Loucks, G.R.I., C.B.R. Broker / Owner Phone: 315-377-3113 Cell: 315-771-6990 • Fax: 315-376-7267 e-mail: dloucks2@twcny.rr.com DINO ARVAN Din o ’s SHOE SERVICE 22 Public Square Watertown, New York 13601 Telephone 315-788-0951 Payroll By McWiz We take out of the payroll! headache For a free, no obligation quote, please call: Tina - 583-5520
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