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Interview: Andrew M. Cuomo
May 14, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Andrew Cuomo. He attended a Democratic fundraiser dinner in Canton Saturday night. Go to full article
Draft Horses and Antique Tractors Till Outside Canton
May 04, 2001 — It's a common sight this time of year in the North Country--tractors with plows and discs breaking up great clods of earth, prepping fields for spring planting. And while most farmers dream of the latest and best farm equipment available, there are some that prefer a slower way of doing things. Last weekend, draft horses and restored tractors plowed a small plot of land just outside Canton. Todd Moe reports. Go to full article
New Tourism Stategy for St. Lawrence County
Apr 25, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Canton Economic Development director Pat Tubbs about plans for tourism in St. Lawrence County. About 75 local business people gathered yesterday to map out a strategy to boost this growing part of the region's economy. Go to full article
Sustainable Energy Fair in Canton
Apr 23, 2001 — On Saturday in Canton, hundreds of people took a crash course in energy issues of a different kind. As a part of Earth Day weekend, the North Country Sustainable Energy Fair exhibited an array of energy alternatives... production without new power plants or oil wells, and consumption without higher bills. David Sommerstein was there and takes us on a sustainable energy tour. Go to full article
Elsa Hilger at 97
Apr 23, 2001 — The life and music of Elsa Hilger -- Todd Moe chats with 97-year-old Elsa Hilger, the first woman hired full-time by a major symphony orchestra. She lives in Vermont and celebrated her 97th birthday at St. Lawrence University on Sunday. Go to full article
Energy Deregulation Expert Keynote at North Country Energy Fair
Apr 20, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Ed Smeloff of the Pace Energy Project on the topic "Deregulation in Crisis: Lessons From California." Smeloff is the keynote speaker at Saturday's North Country Energy Fair in Canton. Go to full article
The Spring Night Sky
Apr 10, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University Physics professor Dr. Aileen O'Donoghue about spring star gazing. Go to full article
Back to Nature with Amazonian Shamans
Apr 09, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Dr. Françoise Barbira-Freedman, who teaches medical anthropology at Cambridge University. She has spent many years working with shamans in Peru and has just completed work on a BBC documentary on the subject. She spoke recently at St. Lawrence University. Go to full article
Curbing Alcohol Abuse on College Campuses
Mar 27, 2001 — Alcohol consumption and alcohol related problems are a significant concern on our nations college campuses. Studies over the last ten years show the highest proportion of heavy drinkers tend to be within the age range encompassing most college students.
Dr. Jason Kilmer, is a research scientist for the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington and an addictive behaviors specialist at Evergreen State College. Dr. Kilmer visited St. Lawrence University Monday in an effort to help college faculty, staff and students curb high risk drinking on campus. Todd Moe spoke with Jason Kilmer and Dr. Bill Burns, Director of Counseling Services at St. Lawrence University. Go to full article
Dr. Jason Kilmer, is a research scientist for the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington and an addictive behaviors specialist at Evergreen State College. Dr. Kilmer visited St. Lawrence University Monday in an effort to help college faculty, staff and students curb high risk drinking on campus. Todd Moe spoke with Jason Kilmer and Dr. Bill Burns, Director of Counseling Services at St. Lawrence University. Go to full article
SLU Hockey Teams Head to NCAA Playoffs
Mar 23, 2001 — It's a big weekend for St. Lawrence University hockey fans—the Saints men's and women's hockey teams are both in NCAA Division 1 tournament play this weekend. The men's team advanced to the NCAA playoffs with a win over Cornell in Lake Placid last weekend. The victory was a record fifth win for head coach Joe Marsh, and the sixth ECAC Championship for St. Lawrence. And goalie Jeremy Symington was named Most Valuable Player. Coach Marsh told Todd Moe it was an exciting weekend. Go to full article
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