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🌱 How two new fast EV chargers will change driving in Canton
Canton, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Canton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How two new fast EV chargers will change driving in Canton
- Canton native takes key role promoting SUNY Canton’s athletics programs
- Canton community honors the life of Bernard Melbern Rodee
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Canton and Pulaski to receive NYS electric charger grants (informnny.com) — Canton is set to receive $205,210 in state funding for two fast electric vehicle chargers, expanding local charging options and supporting cleaner transportation. The grants come through New York’s ZEV Infrastructure Program, which is backing chargers in 23 municipalities. This investment should make EV ownership and travel more practical for Canton residents and visitors. 
• Filiatrault named SUNY Canton's new Athletic Communications Assistant (northcountrynow.com) — A Canton native, Jack Filiatrault, has been hired as SUNY Canton’s new Athletic Communications Assistant, bringing recent experience from SUNY Cortland and Binghamton University back to his hometown. He’ll handle stats, media content, and promotion for SUNY Canton athletics while continuing his sport management master’s studies. Local sports fans can expect expanded coverage of Roos teams.
• Bernard Melbern Rodee, 92, formerly of Canton (northcountrynow.com) — Canton is remembering Bernard Melbern Rodee, a sixth-generation native whose life spanned farming on the family homestead, Air Force service, and a long agribusiness career. Family and friends are invited to funeral services August 15 at Brick Chapel Church and Cemetery in Canton, with a luncheon at the Rodee farm. Memorial donations can be made to Shriner’s Hospital or Brick Chapel Cemetery Association.
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SLCCHC Book Club – “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand →
St Lawrence County Center for History and Culture, 3 E Main St, Canton
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
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Other local events
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Nature Knowledge - Cornell Cooperative Extension
St Lawrence County Chamber Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm Canton, NY
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Genealogy For Beginners
St Lawrence County Chamber Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg
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House of Hamill Concert
St Lawrence County Chamber Edwards Opera House 161 Main St. Edwards, NY 13635
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Pipe Organ Concert
St Lawrence County Chamber St. Mary's Catholic Church 68 Court Street Canton, NY 13617
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TAUNY'S Prentice Lane Music Series -- Barb Heller and Gretchen Koehler
St Lawrence County Chamber Prentice Lane, Main Street, Canton
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Board of Education Meeting
Canton Csd Canton, NY 13617
4:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Nature Knowledge - Cornell Cooperative Extension
St Lawrence County Chamber Cornell Cooperative Extension Learning Farm Canton, NY
10:00 am -
Genealogy For Beginners
St Lawrence County Chamber Ogdensburg History Museum, 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg
11:00 am -
House of Hamill Concert
St Lawrence County Chamber Edwards Opera House 161 Main St. Edwards, NY 13635
7:00 pm -
Pipe Organ Concert
St Lawrence County Chamber St. Mary's Catholic Church 68 Court Street Canton, NY 13617
2:00 pm -
TAUNY'S Prentice Lane Music Series -- Barb Heller and Gretchen Koehler
St Lawrence County Chamber Prentice Lane, Main Street, Canton
5:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Wednesday August 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cerebral Palsy Association of The North Country posted a job opening for Dentist (Federally Qualified Health Center) in Canton. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Medical Billing & Denials Specialist at Rochester Regional Health in Canton, New York in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Potsdam
- Dr. Celeste Marie Gagnon joins SUNY Potsdam as new Dean of The School of Arts & Sciences (northcountrynow.com)
- Anna R. "Annie" Baker, 65, Norfolk (northcountrynow.com)
- St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce seeks sponsors, donations for annual dinner this fall (northcountrynow.com)
Lisbon
- Joan B. Donaldson, 86, Lisbon (northcountrynow.com)
Ogdensburg
- Bobcat and raccoon reported to have rabies in Ogdensburg, Heuvelton (northcountrynow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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