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December 12, 2009
A DENTON PUBLICATION
New biography sheds light on William Miner
Tradition Returns
Life Lessons
Sorrow
The town of Mooers once again has a tree lit for Christmastime, thanks to help from the community.
Judge Timothy Lawliss hosts a discussion for students with recovering drug and alcohol addicts.
John Gereau laments the end of hunting season.
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New library in Chazy’s future
By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com
By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com
CHAZY — As years have passed since William H. Miner ’s death, more and more myths about the local philanthropist have surfaced. Dr. Joseph C. Burke hopes to change that. Burke recently released a biography about Miner titled, “William H. Miner: The Man and the Myth.” The book reveals some of the myths surrounding Miner, as well as why some are often of a negative connotation. To promote his book, Burke will be holding two upcoming lectures, Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Miner Institute and Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Alice T. Miner Museum. Thursday’s lecture will focus on “William H. Miner: Why All the Myths and Why All the Negatives,” which according to Burke is because Miner was one of the American mobility myths. According to Burke, back in the 1890s, during the time of John D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford, only a small selection of people ever became wealthy. “No one could believe See MINER, page 7
CHAZY — When Dr. George Clark was nearing retirement some years ago, individuals in the community turned to him to help the Chazy Public Library. Since his passing in May, they found out he came through for them. In July 2008, the library conducted a long-range planning survey, receiving results from nearly 1,100 Chazy residents. From the survey, the library board of trustees learned parking, building size and lack of handicapped access were three areas the residents found unsatisfactory. The current library building is noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted in 1990, explained board president George Brendler. Another survey was conducted this fall, as to whether or not the residents would be interested in having Clark’s office be the new library. Based on those results, the board unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 2 to accept Clark’s gift.
“Our lovable library is very small. It has limited room for books, no reading or research areas,” said Brendler, adding there is limited space to meet ADA requirements. The board was notified they had the opportunity to receive Clark’s office this summer. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Chazy,” Brendler said, “to be able to expand from our limited space in the historic Hubbell building without having to invest in land or a new building.” Currently, the board is organizing several committees to look into fundraising, grants and figuring out the costs of renovations. “We cannot occupy the building and begin any renovations or construction until after being granted a deed,” explained Brendler, “which may take many months.” However, the board has been discussing ideas they hope to see in the new building, including handicapped accessibility and research and office areas. The building currently has handicapped accessibil-
Dr. George Clark has left his office building to the Chazy Public Library board of trustees. The board hopes to move in by the end of 2012. Photo submitted
ity, but needs upgrading. And, although they have five bathrooms, they have no handicapped bathroom. “[We have] long needed features not existent in the old building to be created in the new one,” said Brendler. They also hope to develop the land behind the building for parking space. “The scenic area along the river would also provide an opportunity for small outdoor functions as well,” Brendler added. The board has voted to
create The Chazy Public Library Foundation, which will allow the public to make tax-exempt donations for the library project. Already, some patrons have volunteered to help with fundraising or give donations. Currently, the amount needed to renovate the building is unclear, although a construction and renovation committee is forming to do cost projections, beginning in early 2010.
“This will give us a better idea of how much money we need to raise, “ Brendler explained. If the board had not accepted the office building, it would have been given to the Alice T. Miner Museum, which received Clark’s home. “Like the present building, the doctor ’s office is located in the village center and steeped in local history, allowing us to continue those Chazy Public Library traditions,” said Brendler.
Christmas tree to be decorated in honor of loved ones, military By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com ROUSES POINT — After losing her son in a car accident in January, Kimberly McGoldrick has found a way to honor him, and others. On Friday, Dec. 18, the public is invited to gather at a Christmas tree at the village of Rouses Point offices on Lake Street, next to the gazebo, where they can hang ornaments in memory of a loved one or for those serving overseas. “I want to do it as a community service so people can get together and come out where
they need company,” McGoldrick explained. McGoldrick, a Girl Scout leader and district manager of the Girl Scout troops in Champlain, Mooers and Rouses Point, got the idea for the tree through the Elizabethtown troop leader. “We were talking about it in a meeting one day and she said she always does a memorial tree for the servicepeople and for a lost one,” McGoldrick explained. After explaining to the leader she lost her 16-year-old son, Jonathan, she wondered if the leader wouldn’t mind McGoldrick “stealing” her idea.
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plained of the ornaments. “It’s going to be laminated so it will be protected.” For those who may want an ornament created but would be unable to attend the ceremony, McGoldrick said the Girl Scouts can do it for them. To have an ornament made, contact McGoldrick at 570-8114 or e-mail bnk@primelink1.net. She is asking people to give their name, the person whom they wish to honor, the date in service or they passed away, and who it is from. The ornaments will be hung on the tree during the Dec. 18 ceremony, which begins at 7 p.m.
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