(Watertown, NY – Sept. 15, 2011) The State Police in Watertown arrested Zackary A. Hartman, 22, of 22444 Colonial Manor Dr., Watertown for being a Fugitive from Justice.
Police said Hartman is wanted for the Felony of Sexual Misconduct of a Minor Class B Felony by the Superior Court in the State of Indiana.
He was arraigned before town of Pamelia Justice Richard Baker and remanded to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building pending extradition proceedings to Indiana.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 8, 2011) More than 200 runners and walkers will descend on the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds by 10 a.m. Saturday to participate in the Watertown Urban Mission Bridge Program’s 3rd Annual Running for Recovery from Addictions event.
This year’s event is in memory of Robert “Bob” Burkard who was killed by a drunk driver on June 28, 2009. Mr. Burkard’s family has been an integral part of the promotion and planning of the event.
The run/walk will feature prizes for top finishers in seven age categories, door prizes, a silent auction, raffles and a 50/50 drawing for which people, including the Burkard Family, have been selling since June. Registration, which is $25, starts at 7 a.m. Saturday with the race slated to start at 10 a.m.
“The Burkard family has taken this tragedy and channeled their energy into creating something positive in Bob’s memory. We’re so grateful to Kathie for all she’s done, her sisters Linda and Christine, and the entire Burkard family,” said Erika F. Flint, Watertown Urban Mission executive director. “This event really highlights the importance of recovery and the impact that addiction can have beyond the life of the addicted person. Here at the mission, the Bridge Program gets at the root cause of tragedies like this by addressing the addiction that ruins so many lives.”
The Watertown Urban Mission’s Bridge Program helps people who face legal issues because of alcohol or drug abuse by providing them with treatment options and case management to empower them over their addictions. Clients are sentenced to the Bridge Program by the courts in order to restore and rebuild their lives free from addiction.
The primary sponsors of the event include Total Property Management (our lead sponsor), Aaron’s Inc., Alpine Fence, Hefferon Real Estate, The Burkard Family, Tobacco Prevention, Awareness and Cessation Coalition, and Sam’s Club. About 70 local businesses, individuals and organization have stepped up to be sponsors of the event.
“Before the race even begins, this has been a tremendous success and I’m just so happy that on the day of our event hundreds will come out in memory of Bob and in support of the Watertown Urban Mission,” Ms. Flint said. “Your support enables us to do what we do for so many in our community.”
The Watertown Urban Mission brings more than 40 member churches together with local community-minded organizations, businesses and individuals to help people through difficult times with programs that feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, give shelter to the homeless, visit the imprisoned, give aid to the sick, and more. With generous donor support the Mission helps people rise above their circumstances and in turn, this strengthens our community as a whole.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 7, 2011) The Greater Watertown Jaycees in partnership with the Jefferson County Job Development Corporation are seeking nominations for its 2011 Young Professional Awards. The Awards recognize three distinct regional leaders under 40 years of age in three categories: Civic, Business, and Arts/Culture/Entertainment. Those honored have achieved professional success or have been active volunteers within their nominated field.
Last year, the Greater Watertown Jaycees honored Jennifer Hodge of Dexter for her outstanding work in the community; Jamie Mayer, founder of CNY Media Group, for his leadership in the business community; and Katie Taylor, Watertown, for her efforts to advance the arts and culture with her work with the Northern Blend Chorus.
Nomination forms are available online at www.watertownjaycees.org, or by contacting Michelle Capone at capone.michelle@yahoo.com. The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2011. Awards will be presented at the Greater Watertown Jaycees awards luncheon in October as part of its Young Professionals Day.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 6, 2011) State Police BCI arrested 27-year-old Jessica B. Downs of 723 Nellis St., Watertown, charging her with one count of second-degree assault, a felony charge, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor charge.
It is alleged that Downs intentionally burned her 5 year child on the foot with a cigarette sometime during the week of July 11 through July 15 of this year.
Downs was arraigned before Town of Brownville Justice Richard Parker and released on her own recognizance and was ordered to appear in the City of Watertown Court on a later date.
(Sandy Creek, NY – Sept. 2011) Sandy Creek United Methodist Church will host Operation Christmas Child volunteer area coordinator Patty Jennings at its 11am service on Saturday, Sept. 18. Anyone interested in learning more about the outreach ministry that fills shoe boxes with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies for children in need in more than 100 countries is welcome.
Jennings coordinates the Operation Christmas Child New York North Central Area that includes Herkimer, Oneida, Lewis, Jefferson, and Oswego counties. As part of her Sept. 18 presentation, Jennings will share photos of her trips to help distribute the shoe boxes to children in Africa and Central and South America.
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of the international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse (www.samaritanspurse.org), headed by Dr. Billy Graham’s son Franklin Graham. The national collection week is always the third week in November.
Sandy Creek United Methodist Church is located at 2031 Harwood Dr.
Operation Christmas “Child” Livia Satterfield who received a box when she was living in a Romanian orphanage will speak in Watertown on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7pm and Saturday, Sat. Sept. 17 at 9:30am at New Life Christian Church, 1222 Arsenal Street Plaza.
The Saturday program includes a packing party to make 500 shoe box gifts for the 2011 campaign.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 5, 2011) The Red Knights MC, New York Chapter 38 is inviting motorcycle riders from throughout the community to join them in remembering the bravery of first responders and the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 this Sunday by participating in the club’s 9th Annual 9/11 Ride.
This year the club of firefighters and auxiliary will donate the money raised to benefit the Watertown Urban Mission, which offers local programs to aid people in the community when they face struggles and need help getting back on their feet.
“On this, the 10th Anniversary of those tragic attacks, it’s important we continue to remember all who were lost in those attacks, especially the first responders who bravely gave their own lives to save others,” said Doug Thomas, event coordinator, and member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club in Jefferson County. “And with this our 9th run, we’re thrilled to partner with the Watertown Urban Mission so that the money we raise can be used locally to help people in need right here in our own communities.”
The ride will start with registration at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Eagle’s Club on Washington Street (Route 11) in Watertown.
At 10:30 a.m., after a blessing of the riders by Fr. Vincent Freeh from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Watertown the ride will head south on Route 11, to Route 232 and connect with Route 3 heading south through Port Ontario to Mexico and head east on Route 104 to the Mapleview truckstop, then west on Route 104 to Route 11 North to return to the Eagles Club to have a cookout of hotdogs and hamburgers for the riders.
The cost is $15 per bike with rider and $5 for a passenger.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of the Red Knights and their choice to donate the proceeds of this ride to the Watertown Urban Mission,” said Erika Flint, Watertown Urban Mission executive director. “It’s the generosity of this community which enables us to do what we do to give people a hand through their most difficult times and the Red Knights represent the best in our community with their dedication to service as firefighters and through the motorcycle club.”
The Red Knights is a motorcycle club for members of fire service and their families who enjoy riding motorcycles. Membership is open to all firefighters, active, retired, volunteer, or industrial, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle driver’s license. Spouses, members’ children, boyfriends, and girlfriends are also welcome as Social Members. The group is always seeking new members and for membership information go to www.redknightsmcny38.com.
The club’s mission is to promote motorcycle safety, project a positive image of motorcycling, enjoy the fraternity of firefighters, and engage exclusively in social, charitable and educational activities to increase the general understanding of, enjoyment of, competency, sportsmanship and participation in the sport of motorcycling.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 2011) Twelve-year-old Livia Satterfield had lived in a Romanian orphanage for 10 years when she received a shoe box filled with hair clips, school supplies, hygiene items, and small toys. That Operation Christmas Child gift and its message of hope and love changed her life.
Now a national spokesperson for the outreach project that is a mission of the international Christian relief and evangelical organization Samaritan’s Purse led by Dr. Billy Graham’s son Franklin Graham, Livia will visit New Life Christian Church, 1222 Arsenal St. in Watertown as part of the 2011 Operation Christmas Child Full Circle Speaker Tour Sept. 16 and 17.
On Friday, Sept. 16 at 7pm and Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9:30am Livia will share her story of the impact of that shoe box on her life and how she has come “full circle” to now helping distribute Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes to other orphans.
The Saturday 9:30am presentation includes a Shoe Box Packing Party. The programs are free for all ages. Those attending are encouraged to bring a small toy or small gift item for the boxes.
Organizers are collecting materials with a goal of packing at least 500 boxes Saturday morning with Livia.
For more information or to make a donation, contact Operation Christmas Child New York North Central Area Coordinator Patty Jennings at 315-232-2690. Information about the Operation Christmas Child is online at www.samaritanspurse.org.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 1, 2011) The State Police in Watertown arrested 33-year-old Elsa L. Bush of 7564 Church St., Lowville for one count of third-degree Grand Larceny.
The investigation alleges that on July 26 Bush stole $10,000 while working as a teller at the Community Bank NA located on Route 3 in Black River.
She was arraigned in the Town of Pamelia Court and released.
The case was forwarded for possible Grand Jury action.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 1, 2011) Watertown State Police arrested Ronald J. Willard, 40, of 1366 Sherman St., Watertown on one count each of third-degree Grand Larceny, third-degree Insurance Fraud, both Class D Felonies, and first-degree Falsifying Business Records, first-degree Offering a False Instrument for Filing, both Class E Felonies.
Police said Willard did collect $4,556.25 in New York State Unemployment Benefits from Jan. 10, 2011 through April 17, 2011 while employed by Pine Camp Contracting Inc. Watertown.
Willard was arraigned before town of Pamelia Justic Richard Baker and released pending Grand Jury action.
(Watertown, NY – Sept. 2011) There’s money to be made in direct marketing locally-raised meat products. On Friday Sept. 16, Northern New York beef, sheep, goat and pork producers will meet with Kathleen Harris of the Northeast Livestock Processing Service Company (NELPSC). The company is a farmer-owned LLC with more than 100 New York livestock farmers working with 11 processors.
The Northern New York Regional Livestock Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension organized the 4-9pm bring-a-dish dinner workshop at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton St. in Watertown. The meeting will be videoconferenced to Extension sites in Franklin (Malone), Essex (Westport) and Clinton (Plattsburgh) counties. St. Lawrence County farmers may contact their local CCE office about carpooling to Watertown. There is a $10 fee for the workshop.
Harris coordinates sales for NELPSC’s farmer-members with wholesale meat purchasers, such as universities. Contracts can involve thousands of pounds of products, translating to thousands of dollars in sales for the farmers. Stonebroke Farm in Warnerville credits the Northeast Livestock Processing Service Company for help marketing $90,000 worth of cattle in one year’s time.
Harris says, “The Northern New York region knows how to produce quality livestock and because of its location, producers have become experts at co-mingling loads. They just need a little help with the processing and marketing of their products. The Northeast Livestock Processing Service helps farmers develop the skills necessary to coordinate their livestock processing and to market premium-priced niche products.”
NELPSC processing facilitation services include scheduling processing, taking and conveying producers’ cutting instructions, in-plant oversight, and mitigating farmer-processor conflicts. Marketing services include an online sales service, livestock production fact sheets, and helping farmers find more profitable private market opportunities, such as buyers for natural, grass-fed or humanely-raised meat products.
Northern New York Regional Livestock Team Leader Betsy Hodge, a Livestock Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) St. Lawrence County, says, “It is possible to capture more of your profits on a small farm even in a high cost state like New York if you are willing to market your own farm products. This presentation offers livestock producers six basic principles for success.”
For more information, contact Corey Hayes, CCE Jefferson County, 315-788-8450 or Betsy Hodge, CCE St. Lawrence at 315-379-9192.
To register for the videoconference in Clinton County, call CCE at 518-561-7450; in Franklin County, 518-483-7403, and in Essex County, 518-962-4810.
