CANTON — Cornell Cooperative names
new Clinton County officers
PLATTSBURGH — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County recently held their organizational meeting and elections.
Board officers for 2012 are Jennifer Parker, president; Bonnie St. Cyr, vice president; Tom Everett, treasurer; and Sally Kokes, secretary. Outgoing board member Timothy Blatchley was thanked for six years of service on the board, and the William H. Miner Institute staff was recognized as the 2011 Friend of Extension. New board members, Matthew Douthat and Michele Powers, were welcomed. The Press-Republican was also named paper of record for 2012.
The board meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the extension office in Plattsburgh. The meetings are open to the public, but calling to confirm the meeting time is advised in case of any changes. Questions can be directed to Amy Ivy, executive director, at adi2@cornell.edu or 561-7450, Ext 104.
Canton talk focuses on Amish quilts, quilters
Traditional Arts in Upstate New York's "Folk Art in the Afternoon" series will begin with a look at Amish quilts and quilters.
The Wednesday afternoon series will explore the art and artists showcased in TAUNY's current exhibit, "Kindred Pursuits: Folk Art in North Country Life."
Betsy Tisdale will present an informal illustrated talk about Amish quilting and the role it plays in Amish families and North Country life from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the TAUNY Center, 53 Main St., Canton.
Amish women and girls in the ultra-conservative Swartzentruber Amish communities in the Depeyster, Heuvelton and Nicholville areas of St. Lawrence County make quilts in traditional patterns for family and for sale. Tisdale has collected and sold quilts made by Amish women in that area since the early days of their community settlements. A photographer and author, Tisdale makes regular visits to Amish homes, where she observes the women in their daily activities, especially quilt making.
The program will include tea, coffee and light refreshments.
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