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BRINGING YOU THE NEWS AND VIEWS OF HISTORIC PLATTSBURGH, AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
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First responders continue to pass away as a result of Sept. 11, 2001. PAGE 4
Clinton County, New York
It’s back to school time!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
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EARLY EDUCATION
This Week EYE ON BUSINESS
By Katherine Clark
Adirondack Hardware plans Energy Expo.
katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ There will be a collective sigh across the North Country this week as students, parents and school faculty members catch the final breaths of summer and gain enthusiasm for the upcoming school year. Ò WeÕ re excited for everyone to come back and weÕ re ready to get back to work in our schools,Ó said Chazy Rural School Superintendent John Fairchild. At Chazy, Fairchild said students will be welcomed with a lot of energy from new staff members. Ò We had a fair amount of staff members choose to retire CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Seated, left to right, are Addie (Ashline) Barnes, Ken Lord and Edward Bechard in the one-room schoolhouse they attended together in the early 1930s. See related article inside on page 8. Photo by Shawn Ryan
NCCCA to host photo exhibit, fundraiser By Katherine Clark
North Country Chamber plans fall job fair. PAGE 3
katherine@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The North Country Cultural Center for the Arts will host a dual show opening on Sept. 6 featuring photographer Ron Nolland as well as the NCCCAÕ s annual 9x9 fundraiser featuring dozens of donated pieces from local artists for sale for $19.99. The opening reception will be held Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Art Center, 23 Brinkerhoff Street and will include the musical talents of pianist Kimberly LeClaire. NCCCA Gallery Curator and Marketing Coordinator Shawna Armstrong said the dual opening happened by chance but opens up the doors for supporters of the annual fundraiser and people who follow Nolland to see a different show. Ò The 9x9 fundraiser attracts a diverse crowd, and Nolland has dedicated followers and fans of his work, by combining the show itÕ s an opportunity to bring in people who might not normally come to the other show,Ó Armstrong said. NollandÕ s show, titled Ò Come See, Come SawÓ will Shawna Armstrong sets up a temporary display of several works to be shown at the 9x9 Art Show.
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