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Rogers’ Rangers reenactment at Point au Fer By Sarah L. Cronk
Robert Rogers, organizer of Rogers’ Rangers — colonial militia who fought for the British during the French and Indian War — worked to fight off the French during a battle at Point au Fer in June 1760. Organizers are working to create a reenactment weekend this June in honor of the 250th anniversary of the battle.
sarah@denpubs.com POINT AU FER — More than 150 reenactors will be heading to the Northern Tier this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point au Fer — the first reenactment ever held in the area. During the rededication ceremony held at Point au Fer last May, in which unnamed soldiers were given recognition for the battle fought at the site during the Revolutionary War, it came to light a milestone anniversary was fast approaching. John Zurlo, a committee member of the reenactment, to be held June 5-6, explained Calvin Castine, owner of Hometown Cable, had been studying up on Point au Fer and realized June 5-6 was the 250th anniversary of Rogers’ Rangers — colonial militia who fought for the British — confrontation on Point au Fer. Robert Rogers, a colonial farmer recruited by the British during the French and Indian War, was the organizer of Rogers’ Rangers. “He was a phenomenal man,” Zurlo explained of Rogers. “[He became] acclimated to backwoods and he actually is considered the originator of the Green Beret.”
Image courtesy Fort Ticonderoga Museum
Joe Heath, another committee member of the reenactment, added the Green Berets practiced guerrilla warfare. “All of a sudden his opponents didn’t have a head,” Zurlo explained. “It was like Rambo ... They were tough, they could walk through swamps. They could walk 12, 15 miles a day.” The significance of the battle in 1760 was Rogers, along with his Rangers, went up against a large body of French forces. After a three-hour battle in which Rogers defended his position, the French were forced to scatter into the swamp, opening a passage for the invasion and capture of Montreal in September of that year. During the reenactment, which will be held at 1 p.m. each day, other events will be offered such as demonstrations and activities depicting life of the 18th century. “It’s history and education about our area people should be aware of,” Heath said. “I just think it’s going to be a great thing for families that weekend.” Editor’s Note: The committee putting together the reenactment are still planning some of the specifics of the weekend. Stay tuned to the North Countryman for periodic updates.
CCRS senior raises funds for Elmore SPCA By Sarah L. Cronk
that,” Castine explained. “So, I wanted to kind of try and help get the word out.” Elmore SPCA executive diCHAZY — Every senior at Chazy rector KC Mace said people Central Rural School must comlike Castine are truly appreciplete a project which challenges ated in the goal of getting a them. Kayleigh Castine was not new shelter. only able to challenge herself, but “It’s a lot of fundraising,” raise nearly $300 for the Elmore Mace said. “That’s why we SPCA animal shelter in Peru. love it when people like During her senior project presenKayleigh or others come and tation March 23, Castine spoke to pitch in and do their part.” her fellow students about the time Mace explained to the stushe spent volunteering at the sheldents at the presentation the ter. current shelter is only tempo“It was very eye-opening,” she rary until their old shelter on said. Telegraph Road can be renoTo demonstrate the life of the anvated. imals at the shelter, Castine asked “We moved out so we could English teacher Kathryn Brown to completely renovate the exsit in a kennel during the duration isting structure,” she said, of the presentation. “and expand so that we can “Just to show how uncomfortable provide better services for at times it can be for the animals,” the animals, give them more Castine explained. “Especially bespace to get out and play.” cause they’re staying in there for As a part of her senior project, Chazy Central Rural School student Kayleigh Castine, who volunteered long periods of time. They don’t alCastine helps English teacher Kathryn Brown get into a dog kennel to demon- at animal shelters when she ways have somebody to take them strate how small of a space animals live in at shelters. lived in Georgia, said she out and play with them. That’s why Photo by Sarah L. Cronk chose to help Elmore SPCA these animals need to get adopted.” for her senior project because Aside from volunteering at the shelter, and helping out during the shelter ’s adoption weekend at she wanted to get back into volunteering. “I don’t think a lot of people realize how much help they need and PetSmart in Plattsburgh, Castine made and sold jewelry and held a I don’t think people realize how much even just a little bit of time bottle drive, to raise money for Elmore’s new shelter. “I knew that [Elmore] needed lots of help and I knew that they’re would help,” Castine said. “I think it’s really important that I try and trying to get a new shelter going and not many people know about encourage people to help out.”
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