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Editorial» It is time for Stefanik to come clean

Clinton County, New York

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

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Shortfall noted in backpack program By Shawn Ryan

shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ This summerÕ s fundraising push for J.C.E.O. of Clinton and Franklin counties has been their most successful yet, but they are still falling short of their main goal, sponsoring 90 local school children for their backpack program. So far they have raised enough money to sponsor 75 children. Backpack program director Kathy Bishop is confident though that they can reach their ambitious goal for the whole 90 by the end of the month. Ò WeÕ re excited. We started the concept in January, but we really didn’t get in and figure out how much money we needed to raise until March,Ó

Governor makes an appearance in wake of irene. PAGE 3 OUTDOORS

Following in the spirit of Aiken’s Volunteers, a group of area children answered the call to muster in West Chazy and drilled with re-enactors as part of the 200th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Plattsburgh. Photo by Shawn Ryan

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Cardinal points receives highest All American honor By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com

safety stressed as hunting season approaches. PAGE 4 PLATTSBURGH SCENE

PLATTSBURGH Ñ Cardinal Points, the independent and student-run newspaper at SUNY Plattsburgh, was named an AllAmerican Newspaper, receiving its highest score in the schoolÕ s history. Ò ItÕ s 100 percent student work, and itÕ s a lot of hard work and long hours,Ó said Shawn Murphy, faculty adviser to Cardinal Points and chair of the Department of Journalism and Public Relations. Ò As always, IÕ m unmeasurably proud of their hard work and all the work that they do.Ó Ô HIGHEST AWARDÕ Cardinal Points received a score of 1,025 out of a possible 1,090 points. This 94 percent score places it as the top score in the newspaper’s history, which dates back to their first All American award from fall 2000, making this All American their 14th. Cardinal Points also received four out of the five Marks of Distinction in the categories coverage and content; writing and editing; photos, arts and graphics; and leadership. Ò It feels great to know that the paper we put so much time and effort into received this much recognition,Ó said Lara Dufresne, Former sports editor and current Editor-in-Chief Zachary Ripple helps current Sport Editor Nick Topping get into the swing of things.

How to create moments of silence each day. PAGE 7

Index

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Photo by Teah Dowling

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