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It is time to honor those who answered the call of duty PAGE 6

A Denton Publication

Saturday, May 23, 2015

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This Week

OUTSTANDING!

Veterans memorial to be unveiled at old Air Force Base

PLATTSBURGH

By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Unveiling and dedication of the new Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Memorial will take place Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the oval at the old Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Ò WeÕ re hoping people come out and honor these people that are sacrificing for us,” said Elise Beaulieu, advisor for the Freedom Club and social studies teacher at Saranac Central. Ò So, the more people that come out and honor them would be a great thing to show their appreciation for their sacrifice and their courage.” The dedication is open to the public. Groups, such as the Veterans CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

Adirondack Coast Chair visiting area attractions PAGE 5

RACING

Alice Heckard, left, is presented with a NYS Office for the Aging Outstanding Citizens Award. Assemblywoman Janet L. Duprey (middle) called Heckard’s community dedication, such as providing new toys, books and clothing to low-income children “commendable” and a difference maker for thousands. At right is Crystal Carter, the director of the Clinton County Office for the Aging. Photo provided

Effort turns T-shirts to dresses for orphans

Polewarczyk rolls to Spring Green victory PAGE 10

By Natasha Courter denpubs@denpubs.com

SPORTS

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Mary Lou Leavitt and her team are turning t-shirts into dresses for girls all around the world. The group started the project back in 2011 after Leavitt, founder of the project, read an article in LadiesÕ Home Journal featuring a chapter of the MotherÕ s Without Borders in Bristol, Vt. After seeing the women of the organization make fleece blankets from used materials, the team was inspired, said Levitt. Leavitt, a high school Spanish teacher, and her team attended the MotherÕ s Without Borders Sew-a-thon event where they made their first t-shirt dresses. This had them wanting to do more. The idea of making the dresses for orphans, or girls in need around the world came about. Most of the fabric that is used by the women from T-Shirts Dresses for Girls has been donated by the Vermont chapter of MotherÕ s Without Borders. The women also have received donations to help fund their supplies, but when they are running short on money and fabric, the women use their pocket money to buy good quality supplies

Little girls from the Philippines wear their new t-shirt dresses.

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Peru handily defeats Red Storm in baseball action PAGE 16

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