VETERANS WANT LOCAL HEALTH CARE CENTER—A caller from Potsdam, identifying himself as “David” told Congressman Bill Owens in a regional “telephone town hall” Tuesday the long trip to to the Syracuse VA is becoming more of a dilemma for older veterans needing health care. Owens says he is investigating the possibility of a facility in Ogdensburg at the request of veterans who spoke with him last week. Owens went on to say one troubling aspect of the problem is enticing facilities other than those run by the VA to provide the services.

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SLEW OF TICKETS ISSUED TO SPEEDERS IN ST.LAWRENCE COUNTY GOING OVER 70 MPH, AS PART OF A STATEWIDE SWEEP, ONE WAS FOR 80 MPH ON ROUTE 11 IN CANTON—The report from enforcement details Sunday and Monday from State Police “Troop B” Headquarters in Ray Brook shows a massive number of high-level speeders traveling through the county; one of the “hot spots” was Route 3 in Pitcairn.

OBITUARIES:

Martha Sullivan—71--San Jose, CA, formerly of Potsdam. Services 11am Thursday at Bayside Cemetery. Arrangements are with Garner Funeral Home, Potsdam

Edward M. Lenney—93—Potsdam. Services 10am Thursday at St. Patrick's Church, Colton with calling hours today 4-7pm at Garner Funeral Home, Potsdam