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www.SunCommunityNews.com

In PHOTOS | pg. 12-13

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Congrats, 2016 school graduates!

In OPINIONS | pg. 6

County needs forward thinking

NCCS, Beekmantown, Chazy and NAC celebrates

Frontier Town back in spotlight

The NCCS story by the class of 2016

Graduates look forward to starting new chapter in life By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

CHAMPLAIN — Life was like a script for the Northeastern Clinton Central School class of 2016. The 86 graduating seniors marched into Clinton Community College’s gymnasium for their commencement ceremony last week after going through four years of bonding, conflicts and forming new friendships and memories. Cameras flashed and videos recorded every student dressed in white and red caps and gowns walked in a single-file line to their seats.

Superintendent Robb Garrand urged the group to share their proudest moments with their neighbors. “Take responsibilities for your actions and travel with confidence,” Garrand told the group. “Always remember that every day is a gift. “Congratulations and welcome to real life.” But the real world wasn’t upon them just yet — they still had to get through the rest of their story. And what’s a good story without a dedication. Almas Purisic, this year’s recipient of the Daniel E. Maher Award, thanked his classmates, teachers and friends for helping him get through 13 years of school. “We made it, Mom,” he said. “I love you.” Salutatorian Emily Sample proved every good script has a

Lawliss announces candidacy for NYS Supreme Court

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Northern Adirondack graduates gearing up to chose next path in life

Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss to seek seat being vacated by John Lahtinen

By Claire Durham

news@suncommunitynews.com

>>See NAC Graduation | pg. 10

Photo by Teah Dowling

>> See NCCS Graduation | pg. 10

ÔT heÊR oad ELLENBURG CENTER — The promise of a bright future was felt in the warm, summer atmosphere at Northern Adirondack Central School Thursday evening. Green and gold gowns glittered in the sunlight as students hugged friends and family, eager to celebrate their accomplishments and the closing of a chapter in their lives. The 57 students who would walk across the stage and receive their diplomas were closing a chapter in their lives, leaving just memories and stories behind. In his opening remarks, Principal Michael Loughman cited the famous Robert Frost poem “The Road Not Taken.” “The path you pick is yours,” Loughman said, referring to the poem’s closing line in which the traveler is forced to make a choice. That theme continued when James Minckler, one of two salutatorians, asked the class to go out into the world and make something of their lives. The only thing constant in life, he said, is change.

NCCS siblings Jacob, Jordan and Salutatorian Emily Sample all graduated during the commencement ceremony Thursday, June 23.

By Teah Dowling

teah@suncommunitynews.com

Joshua Juntenun and fellow Northern Adirondack Central School student relaxed in the cafeteria before the start of Thursday’s commencement. Photo by Claire Durham

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss is running for New York State Supreme Court Justice, Fourth Judicial District. Lawliss announced his candidacy Friday at the Clinton County Government Center. “I want to continue doing what’s right,” Lawliss said at a press conference, surrounded by supporters. “I want to be part of this process.” Justice John Lahtinen of Plattsburgh has reached the mandatory retirement age and will retire at the end of this year. The candidate received the Republican endorsement of the 11 counties that constitute the sprawling the district. The candidate has not yet been interviewed by the Independent Judicial Election Qualifications Committee, a widelyused metric in state supreme court cases. The candidate’s wife, Kathy, said he will be interviewed >> See Timothy Lawliss | pg. 11


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