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Jack Backus honored with Chamber Appreciation Award
Jack Backus honored with Chamber Appreciation Award

Yahoo

time15-04-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Jack Backus honored with Chamber Appreciation Award

OGDENSBURG, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will honor Jack Backus with the Chamber Appreciation Award at its annual Membership Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at the Inn at Gran View in Ogdensburg. Starbucks' summer menu leaks early — here's what's new Georgia man arrested over alleged threats to kill Tulsi Gabbard Watertown hosts Motor City in FPHL Playoff game Strong geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to NNY: forecast 'Home Alone 2' director Chris Columbus wishes he could remove this from classic movie The Chamber says 'Chamber Appreciation Award' is presented yearly at the membership meeting to a partner individual or organization who has gone above and beyond to assure the chamber's success, mission and members. Backus has served on the Chamber's Board of Directors for decades, is being honored for his long-standing contributions to the Chamber, dedication to the county's communities and leadership at Mort Backus & Sons, a family-owned business with community support at its core. One nomination for Backus noted that even in his retirement, he 'still shows up to every meeting and event and is a bright and shining staple in the St. Lawrence County community…He is a great ambassador for the chamber and really cares about the community and small business.' Another nomination said Backus was always 'vocal about our members and supporting local businesses, making sure their best interests are being looked after.' Others expressed their appreciation for the thoughtful insights and questions he brings to his fellow Board members, along with recognition of the great things about St. Lawrence County. The annual breakfast meeting, which begins at 8:30 a.m., will also include appointments to the Board of Directors and Officers, as well as updates from Chamber leadership on previous accomplishments and goals for the coming year. North Country Easter Guide More information regarding the Chamber's annual membership meeting is available in the member events on Visit STLC's website. Additional information about this and other St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce events and programs is also available on their website or by calling 315-386-4000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Easter prep with ABC 50: DIY dyeing for potatoes and marshmallow alternatives
Easter prep with ABC 50: DIY dyeing for potatoes and marshmallow alternatives

Yahoo

time01-04-2025

  • Lifestyle
  • Yahoo

Easter prep with ABC 50: DIY dyeing for potatoes and marshmallow alternatives

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Easter is April 20 this year and everyone is making preparations. Making Easter Baskets, raiding the chocolate aisle and preparing a delicious ham or lamb meal for the family. Kids are also busy getting ready; usually around this time, they would be dyeing eggs. However, with the cost of eggs going through the roof, many families may be looking for dyeing alternatives… North Country Easter Guide Potatoes and marshmallows are the 2 main alternatives being put forth. Both are relatively easy to dye and can be cooked and eaten afterwards to avoid any waste. For both, you're going to want to do the same thing you do to dye eggs: take ½ cup of boiling water and mix it with 1 teaspoon of vinegar and add 10-20 drops of food coloring. Here is where there is going to be a slight difference: the potatoes will need to spend some extra time in the dye than the marshmallows. It is advised that you use baby delicious white or Yukon gold potatoes and jumbo marshmallows. Salmon Run Mall hops with the Easter Bunny starting April 4 ABC 50 actually visited the Flower Memorial Library on April 1, to show how to dye marshmallows. You can see all the fun in the video above. We also would like to say a big thank you to the library for letting us host this fantastically fun activity in their Community Room! ABC 50 also showed the kids how to dye their marshmallows with Kool-Aid. Which is very simple, and to do it at home, you simply need to dip a marshmallow into a bowl of water, take it out and shake off any excess water. Then roll the marshmallow in your choice of Kool-aid, be sure to let it dry for a few hours, then enjoy! Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming With prices soaring, it's important to take time and enjoy the things that bring us joy. Happy Easter from all of us at ABC 50 & InformNNY! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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