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Saturday,Ê October 8, 2016

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www.SunCommunityNews.com

In FEATURES| pg. 5

Saranac’s history: Sylvia Newman Local author releases second photo history book

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In NEWS | pg. 9

Mayoral debate

Reed, Calnon clash on the issues

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In OPINION | pg. 6-7

Political signs stolen

200 plus swiped from Clinton County alone

Rulfs Orchard new farmstand open for business

Residents, visitors, workers express excitement for 9,900 square-foot building By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

PERU — Helen Patnode got a surprise when she ventured to Rulfs Orchard to pick out ears of corn last week: A shopping experience in the new 9,900 square-foot farmstand. Rulfs Orchard opened the large red building last Thursday. Dozens of residents and visitors flooded in to see the new changes. “It’s beautiful,” said Patnode, a summer resident. “It’s a big improvement.”

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In 1952, Rulfs Orchard began with four milk cows, three heifer calves, a dozen apple trees and a wagon for selling the fruit. Over the years, a cider mill, bakery and a 3,000 square-foot farmstand were added. Construction on the $2 million addition the facility started in March. It has tripled the size of the farmstand. Walking inside, guests are taken right into the middle of the structure. Toward the left are coolers and baskets filled with fresh produce; shelves stacked with homemade jars of honey and maple syrup; and flowers showcased from Apple Blossom Florist, which used to be located on Pleasant Street. On the right side sits bushels of handpicked apples and

Old Highway Oil building coming down

First annual Plattsnerd gaming and comic con slated for Oct. 15

City passes resolution to apply for grant to cover demolition cost

PLATTSBURGH — Long ago, in a galaxy not so far, far away, the planning for Plattsburgh’s biggest comic and gaming convention began. Kevin Cooney, who does digital marketing and content for Mountain Lake Elizabeth PBS, read about a grant, awarding up to Izzo $2,000 per event, that the PBS CorporaWriter tion was awarding stations for encouraging its community to “embrace the spirit of nerdism.” The station locked in the funds, making them one of just a handful of affiliates in the country to have done so. Thus Plattsnerd was born.

>> See Plattsnerd | pg. 14

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Photo by Teah Dowling

>> See Rulfs Orchard | pg. 3

Ô innerÊ nerdÕ

ACCESSIBILITY For Cooney, accessibility is key. “We wanted to give local artists and vendors the opportunity to come and display their swag, many of whom may not be able to afford a table at a bigger convention,” he said. Along with local vendors, attendees will also see bigger names at Plattsnerd. “Nintendo is coming,” said Cooney. “They will have a bunch of Nintendo swag available.”

Rulfs Orchard’s new 9,900 square-foot farmstand recently opened last Thursday.

By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

A professional cosplayer showcases her handmade Harley Quinn costume. Plattsnerd organizer Kevin Cooney says that this costume is expected to be the most popular at this year’s cosplay competition. Harley Quinn is a popular comic book character from DC Comics’ “Batman” franchise and the recent blockbuster “Suicide Squad.” Photo © shotw***e photography

PLATTSBURGH — It’s official: the old Highway Oil building is finally coming down. The city held a public hearing last Friday about demolishing the structure. The old gray and white gas station has been sitting empty for several years, crumbling apart on the corner of the Durkee Street parking lot off of Bridge Street. “I can’t imagine why anyone would object to this,” said Mayor James Calnon. “It’s vacant, it’s ugly and it’s been a pain to deal with.” In 2014, the city acquired the old gas station located on Bridge Street after the owners didn’t pay taxes for three years. The year after, the city spent $40,000 to clean up the oil tanks. The building on the corner of the parking lot has remained dormant ever since. City officials voted 5-0, with one absent, to apply for the Restore New York Grant to cover the demolition cost. >> See Highway Oil | pg. 3


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