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City presents waterfront program City requesting more public input on goals
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Gordie Little Miner Institute’s Saying Goodbye Dairy Day Little reflects on old phrases and music
Day-long event to focus on all things cow
Champlain Fire Department hooks $4,000 grant CHAMPLAIN — The Champlain Fire Department is among 45 grant recipients of Georgia‐Pacific’s Bucket Brigade program this year. The department will receive $4,000 to help fund equipment needs. “We are very dedicated to supporting our community, including the local fire departments who protect our families and co‐workers,” said Mike Penfield, Director of Manufacturing at Georgia Pacific. “These grants are one way we can show our gratitude for their selfless dedication.” The fire department says the grant will go toward the purchase of gear for the five new members that recently joined the department.
Each set of gear costs about $1,500. “This grant will help equip our new members from head to toe,” said Champlain Fire Chief Peter Timmons. “Now, when they’re called to serve, they will be ready to do it safely.” The unit is an all‐volunteer department serving about 1,450 households. NATIONWIDE PROGRAM This year, Georgia‐Pacific awarded $207,000 in grants to fire departments for equipment critical to firefighters’ safety. Since the program started in 2006, Georgia‐Pacific has given more than $1.75 million to fire de-
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partments that serve the company’s facility communities across the country. “We want to help fire departments have the means necessary to not only keep our communities safe, but protect the firefighters who are putting themselves in harm’s way,” said Jim Hannan, chief executive officer and president of Georgia‐Pacific. “We’re especially proud to support fire departments in the communities where Georgia‐Pacific employees live, work and volunteer.” This year, Bucket Brigade grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,000. Grants are based on need and are funded by the Georgia‐Pacific Foundation and local Georgia‐Pacific facilities. Funds are typically used to purchase new
The Champlain Fire Department received a $4,000 grant. They are among 45 grant recipients of Georgia-Pacific’s Bucket Brigade program this year.
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Mark Rust to perform free gig in Champlain
Bebo to release new book near end of Nov.
Family-friendly performance to take place Nov. 14
PLATTSBURGH — Joseph Bebo will release his most recent written novel, “Bach Again,” by the end of November. The book blends music and science together in a story of intrigue and suspense to tell how an ancient oath and a famTeah ily’s DNA, still alive after 300 years, can Dowling change the course of musical history and Writer what it means to be human. “It’s a mystery,” Bebo said. “It’s got an interesting twist.” Bebo describes in his book the similarities between main character David Gordon Reid and Johann Sebastian Bach, including being both virtuoso musicians and conductors, similarities in looks and going blind. The composer’s closest friend thinks someone is trying to kill him, while he believes that Bach was murdered - the same fate that could happen to him. The book was inspired by the life of Bach. “I’ve always been interested in Bach,” Bebo said. “Bach was a revolutionary composer and he revolutionized keyboard playing.” The other inspiration for the tale was Bebo’s background
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CHAMPLAIN — Mark Rust, a multi-talented, familyfriendly performer, will put on a free performance on Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Time After Time Reception Hall. “I am very familiar with the North Country,” Rust said. “It is a beautiful part of the world.” The first part of the show will consist of the multi-instrumentalist performing a collection of songs on guitar, banjo and fiddle. Audience participation is encouraged in the American roots-themed gig. During “Tunes for Spoons,” for instance, the audience will be provided spoons and will be coached to play along with fiddle tunes. Rust will also teach some traditional countrydances such as the ‘Virginia Reel’. At the end of the show, Rust will invite the children up on stage to get hands on with the instruments. “The thing I stress at my shows is you don’t have to read music to play music,” said Rust. The performer is a firm believer that schools should teach >> Story Continued | pg. 16