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Saturday, May 16, 2015
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This Week
THE GIFT OF MUSIC
Bluff Point tees off for 125th anniversary
PLATTSBURGH
By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ In honor of Bluff Point Golf ResortÕ s 125th anniversary, the golf resort has many plans to celebrate its history and make it known to all. Ò We carry on the traditions,” said Paul Dame, manager of Bluff Point Golf Resort. Ò We want to share the rich history of the course since it has a lot to do with all us.” Currently, the golf resort is giving away 125 rounds in 125 days to honor its 125th anniversary. The event started April 25 and it ends Aug. 27. To enter, stop into the proshop and either drop a business card in the contest jar or complete a simple entry form. Each week, seven winners will be drawn from that weeks entries for a free round of golf. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Rededication of bridge to honor local vets PAGE 3 PLATTSBURGH
A baby grand piano was recently donated by Julie, Dennis and Kayse Brunell to the University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in honor of Julie’s parents, Dorothy and Arthur Pickard. Live piano music will now greet visitors, staff and patients. Pictured above is Justin Barrett-Stearns, a local businessman and pianist who played in the dedication ceremony. Photo by Gail Alexander
Honor Flight: WWII veterans harder to find
Horse show to trot its way into Plattsburgh PAGE 5 SPORTS
By Shawn Ryan denpubs@denpubs.com
Former World War II veteran Napoleon Light, standing, addressing students at Seton Catholic Central at a recent Honor Flight event in Plattsburgh.
PLATTSBURGH Ñ This week marks the 70th anniversary of the victory of Allied forces in Europe over Nazi Germany. Closer to home, North Country Honor Flight will be taking to the skies again this Saturday, May 16, to bring a contingent of some of the veterans who brought that victory about to their memorials in Washington, D.C. This week’s flight will consist of 14 veterans, seven from World War II and seven from the Korean War. Each veteran will be accompanied on the flight by a guardian who will oversee their needs throughout the lengthy day trip. “The biggest problem we’ve faced has been finding World War II vets. Their numbers are becoming fewer and fewer, and itÕ s getting harder to find them,” said Honor Flight director George King. That sentiment was echoed by Barrie Finnegan, Honor FlightÕ s director of operations. Ò We know theyÕ re out there, we just have to beat the bushes to get ‘em. We know they’re still here.”
Bobcats win two of three in CVAC baseball PAGES 10-11
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