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Clinton County, New York
First Friday promises buskers, discounts
Saturday, June 1, 2013
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COUNTRY DANCE PARTY
This Week RECORDER CONCERT
By Shaun Kittle
Four Winds Recorder Consort to perform locally.
shaun@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH „ Most progressive ideas begin with a lot of discussions, followed by a lot of planning. And then, if they have the momentum, those ideas begin to take on a life of their own. In Plattsburgh, the newest product of that momentum„ First Friday„ will take to the streets downtown the weekend of June 7 and 8, and itÍ s shaping up to be a huge event. On the surface, First Friday will pack downtown full of performances, discounts and activities. Beneath that surface, proponents say it will increase tourism, benefit businesses, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Jamie Lee Thurston, country music artist from Vermont and a former student at Northeastern Clinton Central School, energizes the audience during the Livin’ and Lovin’ Country Dance Party. Thurston played alongside Jason Michael Carroll, the Fulton Chain Gang, Grit N Grace, The Bootleg Band, and Movin’ On at the Crete Center in Plattsburgh on May 25. Photo by Katherine Clark
Sweet Adelines plan Singsation
Come on out and enjoy good food at an SPCA benefit. PAGE 6 EYE ON BUSINESS
Group hopes to attract new members By Katherine Clark katherine@denpubs.com
PLATTSBURGH „ The Sweet Adelines will be causing a Singsation with a six-week open music program inviting women interested in joining the a capella group or just seeing what itÍ s all about to be an Adeline. The program will begin June 5 at a regular weekly meeting at the North Country Alliance Church, 7 Northern Avenue, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Sweet Adelines will meet with the contributing singers every Wednesday through July 13 when they will perform at the Amazing Grace Vineyard & Winery in Chazy, 9839 State Route 9. ñ ItÍ s something weÍ ve never tried before but weÍ re inviting all women with the idea to get them to come and see what we do and maybe they will want to become a more regular member of our group,î said Sweet Adelines Board member, Diane Sabourin. The 15-member group is made up of women from throughout
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