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Timeline set for voting phase, Oct. 9 straw poll likely By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER
Students watch on as Christian Gratto performs at the Elizabethtown-Lewis Field Day.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) said she was “disappointed” at the latest setback on an immigration bill. Pictured above: A protester displays a sign at the “Families Belong Together” rally in Plattsburgh last Saturday. Photo by Kim Dedam
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Legislation remains elusive despite GOP control of House By Pete DeMola EDITOR
QUEENSBURY | The GOP-led House rejected a compromise immigration bill last Wednesday, marking the latest setback in Congress’ inability to cobble together a long-term legislative fi x. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) voted for the legislation, which was defeated 301-121. “I was disappointed that the bill failed,” said Stefanik.
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Westport Central kiddos meet neigh-bors Kindergardeners enjoy trip to Crane Valley Horse Rescue By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER
WESTPORT | Character education programs at Westport Central School start with meeting local farmers. For 14 years, soon after Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue settled in the Champlain Valley, the kindergarten class has gathered in a circle to learn how important it is to care for pets and animals. At first, the group shared stories about their own pets, their hands raised in earnest to talk. Some have cats and dogs, one or two or four; others have chickens. “What are some of the things we do when we take responsibility for our animals?” Crane Mountain co-founder Nancy Van Wie asked the group of youngsters.
And the hands went up again. “We give them food,” one student said. “Water,” another said. “Change the litter box,” another child answered. “Yes, keeping your pets fed and watered and their areas nice and clean is very important,” Van Wie replied. “A doctor,” another student said. “Yes, pets have to see a veterinarian for vaccinations and for check-ups,” Van Wie said. And horses, she explained, have to see a dentist. “A dentist came here yesterday and all of the horses had their teeth cleaned,” she said of ongoing routine on a farm with big animals. And when a blacksmith, or farrier, comes, she said, they also have their hooves trimmed. Some of the horses at Crane Mountain were rescued from places where they didn’t get proper food or water, she explained, and arrived at the farm severely underweight or sick or injured. » Field trip Cont. on pg. 2
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ELIZABETHTOWN | School boards from both Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central schools reviewed the final merger report together last week. They accepted the final report completed by consultants and a 20-person merger committee over the past 10 months. The presentation completes the work of Castallo & Silky LLC, consultants hired to compare all aspects of each school district, including financial, debt structure, tax rates, staffing, program information, graduation and testing levels, enrollment rates and transportation. » Merger Cont. on pg. 7