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Editorial» The lasting words of Teddy Roosevelt

Clinton County, New York

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Saturday, April 5, 2014

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THE CHALLENGE

Mayor’s Cup takes shape

This Week 30 YEARS

Event to feature ‘free family fun’

Hi Falls Tavern celebrates a milestone.

By Shawn Ryan shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Plans were unveiled recently for this summerÕ s 37th annual Plattsburgh MayorÕ s Cup Regatta and Festival. The four day MayorÕ s Cup, hosted by the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary Club, will run from July 10 - 13 at points around Plattsburgh, but primarily in the Downtown area. The first MayorÕ s Cup was held in the city in 1978, and was run and financed by the City of Plattsburgh until 1992, at which time the Valcour Sailing Club took it over. It has been in private hands ever since. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Mayor’s Cup organizer Kjell Dahlen, left, and Burlington City Councilor Joan Shannon discuss the wager between Plattsburgh Mayor Jim Calnon and Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, on which city has the faster boat. Photo by Shawn Ryan

Cardinal women reflect on winning season By Teah Dowling PLATTSBURGH — A fleur-de-lis was placed on a car by the hockey rink in the Field House parking lot, a symbol of good luck for right wing Jenny Kistner, the day of the NCAA Championships. The NCAA Division III Tournament took place at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House where the Lady Cards won their third national title, defeating Norwich 9-2 March 22, University of St. Thomas 0-1 in overtime March 21 and Williams College 4-1 March 15. Ò For us to win a national championship is a very big deal,Ó said Ali Vakos, left wing. Ò ThatÕ s what you train your whole life for. Ò To know that we have accomplished what we worked for is like a feeling we canÕ t explain.Ó Vakos started training when she was 8 years old, four years after Kistner, defenseman Alyssa Parke and center Bridget Balisy. Each of the players started because of their brothers and their overall interest in the sport. All four players played hockey with men and women, and ended up at SUNY Plattsburgh playing for Photo by Teah Dowling

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Plattsburgh State Hockey players, left to right, Ali Vakos, Jenny Kistner, Bridget Balisy and Alyssa Parke.

Giving back half way around the world.

Diane Miller joins the Scene in Plattsburgh. PAGE 11

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