North Country At Work

Colton’s Highway Department crew posing in deep snow with their snow plow in 1947. Town of Colton, NY.

Myrtle Bullis playing the organ at Colton’s Zion Episcopal Church, where she had been organist for 62 years when this photo was taken in 1963. She began playing in 1901. Colton, NY. North Country at Work has a story about a man who restores organs, pianos, and player pianos. Check it out here.

Mr. Jerome “Jerry” Wilson with Colton High School’s Industrial Arts Club, Colton, NY, in 1977. Pictured from left to right: Mr. Jerome “Jerry” Wilson (teacher), Andy Paul, Jeff Regan, Peter Watson, Calvin Sharlow.

Andrea Malik, “black fly diva,” spraying Bti for Black Fly control in the Raquette River in Colton, May 23, 2006. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.

Andrea Malik, “black fly diva,” and her dog, Jasper, of Colton, NY, examining a water sample for black fly larvae, May 23, 2006. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.

Andrea Malik, Colton’s “black fly diva,” treating the Raquette River using Bti pest control in 2006. This is done each spring to limit the black fly population. May 23, 2006. Colton, NY. Here’s David Sommerstein’s interview with Andrea.