Singer, song writer, Atsiaktonkie David of December Wind will perform Native American songs that carry the message of peace and healing to the audience at the Meetinghouse Museum on June 17 from 7 to 8:30. The Meetinghouse Museum is located at 696 East Dekalb Road in Dekalb Junction and the concert, part of the DeKalb Historical Association’s annual music series, is free and open to everyone.
Atsiaktonkie David says the songs he has written and recorded in albums come from the spirit of the world and the spirit of people around him. Four Wolves Prophecy won the Native American Music Award for best folk album. Atsiaktonkie says the music is “folk rock with feathers.” His latest album, Hoka, was recorded during the Covid lockdown and is an album that blends traditional Native American sounds with folk, rock, pop, Latin and ambient music. Hoka is a Lakota word that’s hard to translate into English but roughly means everything is going so good today that if I died it would be perfect, hence the saying, “Hoka Hey.” He says, “as an Indigenous person, I grab on tightly to our beautiful
Atsiaktonkie David says the songs he has written and recorded in albums come from the spirit of the world and the spirit of people around him. Four Wolves Prophecy won the Native American Music Award for best folk album. Atsiaktonkie says the music is “folk rock with feathers.” His latest album, Hoka, was recorded during the Covid lockdown and is an album that blends traditional Native American sounds with folk, rock, pop, Latin and ambient music. Hoka is a Lakota word that’s hard to translate into English but roughly means everything is going so good today that if I died it would be perfect, hence the saying, “Hoka Hey.” He says, “as an Indigenous person, I grab on tightly to our beautiful
Summer hours for the Town Clerk's office will start the first Friday after Memorial Day.
Monday 8am to 1pm
Tuesday 11am to 5pm
Wednesday 8am to 1pm
Thursday 11am to 5pm
Friday Closed
St. Lawrence County Public Health Department shares information from
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Canton, NY — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was April 22, 2023. For over a
decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Expired prescription medication can lose its potency and effectiveness, and may even become harmful if taken. Unused prescription drugs can be a safety hazard in the home, and they can contribute to accidental poisonings or overdoses. No one should hang on to old antibiotics just in case they or a loved one needs them. This carries many risks – including drug interactions, side effects, as well as resistance. Different antibiotics treat different types of infections. There is no ‘one size fits all’. Rather than building a small stockpile for yourself or your family, experts say it’s better to use antibiotics precisely as prescribed by your doctor, including for the full treatment course, even if symptoms improve. Therefore, it is recommended to dispose of expired medication properly and obtain a new prescription if needed. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our community. Drop-off locations are all around St. Lawrence County with a wide variety of times available.
Locations in our county include:
● Canton Police Department, 60 Main St. Canton - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
● Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, 214 King St Ogdensburg - Located off the main
lobby near the elevator (normal business hours).
● Gouverneur Hospital, 77 West Barney St. Gouverneur - Located off of the main
lobby, available during normal business hours.
● Kinney Drugs - All St. Lawrence County Locations during normal business hours at
the designated kiosks.
● Massena Police Department, 60 Main St Massena - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
● Ogdensburg Police Department, 800 Park St. Ogdensburg - Available 24 hours a
day 7 days a week.
● Potsdam Police Department, 38 Main St. Potsdam - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
● St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, 48 Court St Canton - Located in the Public
Safety Building and is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. There will also be a prescription medication drop-off event held at the St. Lawrence County Human Services Center, 80 State Hwy 310, Canton, NY on May 13, 2023 and September 23, 2023, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as
cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, Jolene Munger, MPH, MA ■ Public Health Director, 80 State Highway 310, Suite 2 ■ Canton, New York 13617-1476
Phone: (315) 386-2325 ■ Fax: (315) 386-2203
decade, the event has helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Expired prescription medication can lose its potency and effectiveness, and may even become harmful if taken. Unused prescription drugs can be a safety hazard in the home, and they can contribute to accidental poisonings or overdoses. No one should hang on to old antibiotics just in case they or a loved one needs them. This carries many risks – including drug interactions, side effects, as well as resistance. Different antibiotics treat different types of infections. There is no ‘one size fits all’. Rather than building a small stockpile for yourself or your family, experts say it’s better to use antibiotics precisely as prescribed by your doctor, including for the full treatment course, even if symptoms improve. Therefore, it is recommended to dispose of expired medication properly and obtain a new prescription if needed. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our community. Drop-off locations are all around St. Lawrence County with a wide variety of times available.
Locations in our county include:
● Canton Police Department, 60 Main St. Canton - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
● Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, 214 King St Ogdensburg - Located off the main
lobby near the elevator (normal business hours).
● Gouverneur Hospital, 77 West Barney St. Gouverneur - Located off of the main
lobby, available during normal business hours.
● Kinney Drugs - All St. Lawrence County Locations during normal business hours at
the designated kiosks.
● Massena Police Department, 60 Main St Massena - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
● Ogdensburg Police Department, 800 Park St. Ogdensburg - Available 24 hours a
day 7 days a week.
● Potsdam Police Department, 38 Main St. Potsdam - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
● St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, 48 Court St Canton - Located in the Public
Safety Building and is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. There will also be a prescription medication drop-off event held at the St. Lawrence County Human Services Center, 80 State Hwy 310, Canton, NY on May 13, 2023 and September 23, 2023, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as
cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, Jolene Munger, MPH, MA ■ Public Health Director, 80 State Highway 310, Suite 2 ■ Canton, New York 13617-1476
Phone: (315) 386-2325 ■ Fax: (315) 386-2203
Sprinkles is open for the season. The ice cream shop is located at 2924 County Road 17 DeKalb Junction NY 13617 and they will be open until 9pm! Stop in for a cool treat!!!
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Did you know, that on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, Seniors of Hermon and DeKalb can take a $4 round trip bus ride to Potsdam Walmart.
Depart 9:45 14 Trout Lake Road Depart 10:20 Hermon McBrier Park Manor Depart 10:40 DeKalb Sunrise Valley Apts Arrive 11:00 Potsdam Walmart Depart 12:30 Return Trip Please arrive 10 min before departure time. RSVP by the night before at 315 386 2600. Sponsored by the Office of the Aging and St. Lawrence County Public Transportation. |
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For anyone wishing to have their water shut-off or turned-on here in the hamlet, must complete a request application. The application can be found here on the town's website under news/info, general information. Once completed, submit to the town clerk. You can also stop in and complete an application at the clerk's office.
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Free Home Renovations - your home may be eligible for free renovations to reduce lead-based paint hazards if:
- Your home or rental is in St. Lawrence County (includes homeowners & landlords)
- Your home or rental was built before 1978
- A child under 6 or a pregnant individual lives or visits the home often
- Income guidelines are met by the occupant
St. Lawrence County Public Health has published the Free Rabies Clinics schedule for 2023. All clinics now require pre-registration and can be done on line by going to St. Lawrence County Public Health for more information. Registration will be available one week prior to a scheduled clinic. Please go to St. Lawrence County Public Health website for details or open the file below for dates.
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Mom, Dad, I am licensed right?
Dog Enumeration
The Town of De Kalb will be conducting a dog enumeration starting March 1, 2023. The dog control officer will be going to each resident. Please have licenses available for proof. Any dog found to be unlicensed during the enumeration will be subject to penalty and/or tickets. All dogs four months or older must be licensed with the Town Clerk’s office. Clerk’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am to 1pm, Tuesday & Thursday 11am to 5pm. A current Rabies Certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.
The Town of De Kalb will be conducting a dog enumeration starting March 1, 2023. The dog control officer will be going to each resident. Please have licenses available for proof. Any dog found to be unlicensed during the enumeration will be subject to penalty and/or tickets. All dogs four months or older must be licensed with the Town Clerk’s office. Clerk’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am to 1pm, Tuesday & Thursday 11am to 5pm. A current Rabies Certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.
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De Kalb is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, USA. Our population was 2,434 at the 2010 census. The town is named after American general Baron de Kalb, a German officer serving under George Washington.
The Town of De Kalb is in the southwest part of the county and is southwest of the Village of Canton. Settlement began in June 1803 when the first settlement party arrived, led by Judge William Cooper of Cooperstown, New York. The town was organized in 1806. De Kalb was one of the original ten towns of the county. In 1825, the part of De Kalb North West of Beaver Creek was taken to be part of the Town of De Peyster. In 1830, the Southeastern corner of De Kalb was made part of the Town of Hermon. | ||||||
Town Clerk hours
monday, wednesday, & Friday 8am to 1pm
tuesday & thursday 11AM to 5pm
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If you have an event you would like listed on the town's website, please contact the town clerk at townclerk@townofdekalb.org or call 315-347-3331
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Adopted De Kalb Richville Fire District Budget for 2022
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