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NY-21 race: Derrick hits Stefanik on trade policy Trans-Pacific Partnership takes center stage in congressional race By Pete DeMola
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PLATTSBURGH — The TransPacific Partnership has emerged as a central issue in New York’s 21st Congressional District. The opening salvo was fired last week by Mike Derrick, who is
challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik (RWillsboro) for the seat, with the rollout of the first campaign ad of the 2016 cycle. In the 30-second spot, Derrick said he agrees with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in opposing the proposed trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 Pacific Rim nations. “I don’t support Trump, but he’s right that we need to stop the jobkilling TPP deal, and take on both parties in Washington,” Derrick
said. Derrick, a Democrat, criticized Stefanik for what he said was her support of the agreement, calling it an “unfair trade deal similar to NAFTA that will ship jobs overseas and hurt this region’s families who desperately need more economic opportunity and growth.” The Stefanik camp called the ad “false” and an attempt to deceive voters about the freshman lawmaker’s record.
Bolton middle schooler returns from DC Leadership program a hit, hopes to share knowledge with classmates By Christina Scanlon
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BOLTON — A week in Washington, D.C. earlier this month brought unique educational, social and memorable experiences to last a lifetime for a rising a seventh grader from Bolton Central School. Gabrielle Mowery was selected for the 2016 Junior National Young Leaders conference after the nomination by her English teacher, Lori Humiston. “It was amazing. It so much fun,” Mowery said, recalling the long days and late nights jampacked with activities throughout the week. “My favorite part, I think I’d have to say, was meeting everyone,” she said. Middle school students from all over the country took part in the week-long program with a focus on hands-on activities to build the students’ leadership skills. It’s enhanced with a variety of sight-seeing and educational trips around the na>> See MOWERY | pg. 10
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Lohr McKinstry, Kim Dedam and Elizabeth Izzo hired; DeMola and Lobdell promoted ELIZABETHTOWN — Sun Community News in Elizabethtown has added veteran reporters Lohr McKinstry and Kim Dedam to its talented team of journalists. The locally-owned company has also hired news clerk and arts columnist Elizabeth Izzo; named Keith Lobdell sports editor and designated Pete DeMola assistant managing editor. The announcements help solidify the newspaper group as the region’s number one source of superbly written community news. >> See NEW STAFF | pg. 9