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In FEATURES | pg. 11

The surprise of a lifetime

WWII vet in Jay receives new flag pole

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In OPINIONS | pg. 6

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In ARTS | pg. 9

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Festival coming to Pburgh on June 18

Solarize Adirondack Coast Campaign hires installers Kick-off workshop slated for June 15 By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

PLATTSBURGH — Apex Solar and Triangle Electric were selected as installers for Solarize Adirondack Coast, a program designed to make investing in solar power easier and more affordable for local residents and businesses throughout Clinton and northern Essex counties. The town of Plattsburgh, ANCA (Adirondack North Country Association) and the local solarize planning team chose the two solar installers from Malone and Plattsburgh after a thorough pre-qualification process. “Apex Solar and Triangle Electric have a strong presence in the North Country,” said Kate Fish, ANCA executive director,

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in a statement. “We look forward to watching them grow in the coming months.” Interested parties that sign up for solar installations by Oct. 31 will be able to take advantage of free site assessments, a streamlined installation process and competitive rates. Plattsburgh Town Planner Trevor Cole said history has shown that participants can receive a 10 to 20 percent installation discount. “Now is the time to go solar,” he said. Why go solar? Peru Free Library went solar in 2009. Since then, the library has not had one electric bill. There’s no limit to the number of interested participants. However, to apply, applicants must be within the campaign >> See SOLARIZE | pg. 13

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Schuyler Falls moves forward with natural gas expansion

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Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department trying again for 50th annual event on Sunday

CADYVILLE — The Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department is looking forward to its second attempt of the 50th annual Cadyville Field Day this Sunday. The firefighters, Field Day Chair Chuck Kostyk said, refers to this day as “take Teah two.” The 50th celebration was supposed Dowling to happen June 14 of last year. Writer But plans were nixed when Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Six days later, the search made its way to nearby woods and communities in Plattsburgh and Cadyville. With nothing else to worry about, so far, they’re ready to give the celebration another shot. The day will kick off with a “huge” parade, said Kostyk, honoring all law enforcement involved in the prison escape. After several years, the carnival rides and games are back and provided by Green Mountain Amusements. Live bands will provide the entertainment. New this year is a waterball competition for firefighters where two teams of local firefighters will battle with hoses to see who can move a volleyball-like ball down a wire, over 10 feet from the ground, furthest and fastest.

Bill Kruegar, Suzy Johnson, Susan Angell and Supervisor Michael Cashman advocated for the Solarize Adirondack Coast campaign during the CV-Tech Open House.

NYSEG to host public information meeting Tuesday, June 28 The Cadyville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the 50th annual Cadyville Field Day “Take Two” this Sunday. The day will kick off at noon with a parade honoring all law enforcement involved in the prison escape.

By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

The Clinton County Firefighters Association will bring in their 32” long Scotty Fire Safety House trailer, which features three different rooms for face-to-face instruction on fire safety topics. The front room is a kitchen setting that features a series of fire safety violations or problems that participants are asked to identify. A second room is a living room with violations, including a faulty fireplace, and a door to check for heat. The last is set up as a mock bedroom that can be filled with smoke,

SCHUYLER FALLS — Slowly but surely, the town is taking another step toward the incorporation of natural gas. NYSEG will hold a public information meeting Tuesday, June 28 to answer any questions property owners may have about the expansion. After the meeting, the town board will vote on a resolution to accept a franchise agreement with NYSEG. If approved, the feasibility study will begin on where to put the main line. “Not everyone will get natural gas this time,” Supervisor Richard Potiker said. “But it’s a step in the right direction.” NYSEG will be covering the expansion, so the project is no cost extra to the town.

>>See FIELD DAY | pg. 13

>> See GAS EXPANSION | pg. 13

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