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Democratic primary on tap for Area 4 seat Simon Conroy tosses hat in the ring By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com
PLATTSBURGH — The open Clinton Country Legislature seat left vacant by the departure of Colin Read to run for mayor will now be subject to a Democratic primary. Simon Conroy announced his candidacy for the Area 4 seat on Monday. “I want to serve as your county legislator,” Conroy said at a press conference. “I have the vision to lead and the energy to act and I am not afraid of new ideas.” Conroy said his experience operating an organic food co-op and as an event organizer makes him a good fit for the position. “I work hard and I’m passionate about improving the area,”
Conroy said. “I have been an active force in this community and have proven that I can get things done.” Conroy said if elected, he intends to fight for more good jobs, relieve the tax burden and keep young people in Clinton County. The race is to fill the final year of Read’s four-year term, which expires in 2017.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Conroy said decided to run in light of the 3-1 vote by the Clinton County Democratic Committee on June 9 that endorsed George Dyer. “I didn’t force a primary, I challenged it,” Conroy said. “I wanted to give the voters a chance to make a decision, not the party.” Dyer, a former state trooper, said Conroy’s entry will change
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TIMELINE OF EVENTS The petition circulation process started earlier this month >> See AREA 4 | pg. 13
Receivership extended at Whispering Maples facilities
68th annual event jam-packed with new events, attractions
MORRISONVILLE — This year’s Clinton County Fair is jammed packed with new activities for people of all ages. From July 19 to 24, guests will be able to enjoy several new bands, events and shows. Teah “I’m really happy with the entertainDowling Writer ment this year,” said Glenn Gillespie, manager of the Clinton County Fair. “It’s going to be a fun week.” The biggest added feature: a second demolition derby. On Wednesday kids, ladies and old timer’s will be able to take part in the first-ever Demo Derbies. The regular demolition derby will take place Sunday as always. Need extra excitement? Several new acts will take the stage this year, including the two headliners Nightrain (Guns N Roses Tribute Band) and bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs. Throughout the day on Friday, guests can check in to try to watch the birth of a dairy cow. Three calves are set to be born.
little as he runs for the seat, his first attempt at elected office. “I’m a little disappointed that now I have to go through a primary election,” Dyer said. Dyer is the brother of Area 3 Legislator Sam Dyer, who’s supportive of his brother’s first run for office. “He’s a very good listener and he has the time to do this job,” Sam Dyer said. “I think he’s a good fit.” Sam said he intends on staying out of his brother’s race until he assistance is asked for. So far, he hasn’t. “If he does ask, I will help,” Sam Dyer said. “But George is going to win or lose this on his own merit.”
Towns, state still hammering out transfer plan for abandoned cemetery properties By Pete DeMola
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This event came about, Gillespie said, after the board witnessed its success in state fairs around the country. The only downfall, he said, is the uncertainty of what time they’ll be born. Hungry for more?
PLATTSBURGH — The temporary receivership over a group of cemetery properties in Plattsburgh and Ellenburg has been extended, delaying takeover by each respective town until mid-fall at the earliest. “We are now in the process of seeing that receivership extended until the latter part of September,” said Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman, citing the need to work out further details before the ailing Whispering Maples facilities are transferred to municipal ownership. The mausoleum and crematory have been under a stateappointed receivership since February 2015, when the state declared the facilities abandoned following reports of neglect by the former owners, a local nonprofit. Originally scheduled to end on June 5, the receivership has
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This year’s Clinton County Fair is jammed packed with new activities for people of all ages. From July 19 to 24, guests will be able to enjoy several new bands, events and shows. Photo by Teah Dowling