Thanksgiving is a time for appreciation, so here are a dozen reasons we’re thankful we live in St. Lawrence County:
-- We can hunt, fish, snowmobile, hike and cross-country ski right from our backyard – or at least very close to home.
-- No traffic jams.
-- It’s a great place to raise kids.
-- Home and property prices are lower than most other places in the U.S.
-- The distinct change of seasons – even though we sometimes have snow on Thanksgiving … or Halloween.
-- Pure maple syrup.
-- We have a nearly pristine environment, with low levels of noise, light and air pollution.
-- We actually live north of the snow-belt.
-- Almost everybody’s “somebody” in our small communities – we don’t “get lost in the crowd” of a big city.
-- We live next door to Canada.
-- Great summer weather.
-- Even though it’s tough to find a job, it’s just a great place to live.
What about St. Lawrence County are you thankful for?
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4 comments:
AMEN........Nice Post
I moved to the big city 26 years ago but Massena will always be "home". Reading this makes me so homesick!
I'm thankful for plenty of room for kids, and lots of house for the money comparatively speaking. Quiet. Natural beauty. Wonderful neighbors. Yup, a very nice place to be.
... now for the snow ...
I grew up, went to college and have always worked in the North Country. I wouldn't think of taking my family away from here. I have been fortunate to always have work here. But, I am a big believer that there is work for those who wish to work. It might not be exactly what you want, but it helps you put food on the table while you continue to look for a better position.
My children are already planning to go to college locally as they don't wish to leave the area either. But, their choice of careers is severely limited if they intend to work and stay in the North Country.
It seems that a popular question is, "How do we keep our youth from leaving this area?" There is a vocal minority that is dead set against ANY type of development in this area. The most recent example of this is the "residents" preparing to sue the Town of Hammond over the wind farm laws. How many business/development proposals have been shot down over the last number of years?
Many speak of the tourism opportunities in the North Country. It is a two-edged sword as some decide to relocate and, subsequently, drive real estate prices to what locals consider ridiculous levels driving property taxes through the roof.
Don't misunderstand my feelings. I love the North Country, but we need better balance or they'll be nothing left.
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