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United Way meets, exceeds $750,000 fundraising goal

By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com

“We’re happy that we made the goal, but a number is just a number ... What is more important is the impact that our United Way is able to make throughout the region.”

PLATTSBURGH — Even with a loftier fundraising campaign, the United Way of the Adirondack Region Inc. met and exceeded its John C. Bernardi $750,000 goal.

United Way executive director The nonprofit organization, which encompasses Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, raised a total of $756,200, as announced by the campaign team Feb. 4.

“This is a momentous occasion,” said local United Way executive director John C. Bernardi. “In many ways, the United Way is a barometer of the community. And, I’m pleased to report that the barometric pressure of our region remains very high.”

Previously, for the last three years, the campaign goal was at $700,000, down from the 2007 goal of $750,000.

“It feels great,” said Bernardi of getting back to the goal from 2007. “Obviously the economy has created a challenge for us for the last three years or so. We face that challenge again as we went into this campaign, but at the same time we have added another county to our service area. We felt that it was important, despite the economy, that we raise the goal and we raise the expectations of the region.”

Members of the United Way of the Adirondack Region 2011 campaign discuss meeting the year’s goal. Seen here are in back, from left, Marion Daniels, DaleAnne Wolter, Phil Racine, Jan Marie Garrett, Lisa VanNatten, Scott Wilson, Marge Garcia, Gerald Morrow, and Kathy Snow. In front, from left, executive director John Bernardi and campaign chairperson Kirk Stallsmith.

Photo by Sarah L. Cronk

Bernardi also took time during the meeting to not only announce the total raised, but what that money means.

“We’re happy that we made the goal, but a number is just a number,” he said. “What is more important is the impact that our United Way is able to make throughout the region.”

“We anticipate that our network of health and human service organizations, 36 partner agencies, will provide some level of service to over 80,000 people during 2011,” Bernardi added. “It’s our friends, it’s our neighbors, it’s our family members and because of that we’re able to make a great impact.”

Kirk A. Stallsmith, chair of this year ’s campaign and general manager of the Plattsburgh Georgia-Pacific facility, is already looking toward next year ’s campaign and beyond.

“I’d like to look at Franklin County and challenge employers and companies out in Franklin County to get actively involved in

2012 if you didn’t take the opportunity in the 2011 campaign,” he said. “For those that perhaps did not get the opportunity or perhaps things were a bit tight this year ... we’re going to come knocking on your door ... to help keep that spirit alive.”

Stallsmith also sees a $1 million goal as a possibility at some point.

“From a personal perspective, I really believe that with the generosity of this three-county region that down the road ... there is absolutely no reason that the United Way of the Adirondack Region can’t achieve a million dollar campaign goal as an organization,” he said. “Mainly due to the fact that we get that type of demand from our member agencies for that kind of support. I believe the three-county region is capable of achieving that sometime in the future.”

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Guidance secretary to retire after 50 years of service

Jeanne Kelso, who has been working in the Saranac High School guidance office for the past 50 years, will retire Tuesday, Feb. 15.

By Jeremiah S. Papineau

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jeremiah@denpubs.com SARANAC — Jeanne Kelso liked working for the Saranac Central School District so much, she decided to stick around for oh, only the past 50 years.

Kelso, a secretary from Plattsburgh with the Saranac High School guidance office, will retire Tuesday, Feb. 15, after a half-century of service. She began her employment at the high school in 1961, applying for the position while working in the office of CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

“I heard about the position. It was sort of a new thing,” she recalled. “I think it was the first time they had a high school guidance office.”

Kelso lived near the school, so a shorter commute was one of the first benefits of throwing her hat into the ring for the job.

“And, I liked the idea of the hours at the school when I was raising my daughter,” she said. “It was convenient.”

During her time with the school district, Kelso said she’s seen more and more respon-

sibilities added to her plate as the district grew.

“It’s just like any job. It just got bigger and more involved over the years,” she said.

Some of her additional responsibilities are ones Kelso decided to take upon herself, such as holding the office of president of the local Civil Service Employees Union for nearly 20 years and serving on its board of directors.

Kelso also chaired the statewide budget committee and still serves as a member of statewide education committee, giving her more to do than your run-of-the-mill secretary.

“I kind of combined two careers,” she said.

At age 84, Kelso’s also seen many changes while at Saranac, most notably in technology, with the use of computers.

“That’s my biggest nemesis,” laughed Kelso. “I really don’t like computers.”

However, she has adapted. Well, sort of.

“You do what you have to do,” she added with a chuckle.

Every memory from her time with the school district has been a “good memory,”

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Kelso said. She attributes that to her fellow employees and the students who she’s shared countless hours with over the past five decades.

“I’ve always been fortunate I’ve had very nice co-workers and faculty. That makes a big difference,” she said, adding the students will be among those she misses seeing most.

“The best part is when they come back and they’ve had success. And, they do come back to visit.”

Though her retirement won’t be official until next week, Kelso already has plans for what she’ll do to enjoy her next chapter in life — or, more to the point, where she’ll enjoy it.

“I’ve already bought a condo in Myrtle Beach,” she said. “So, in March or so I’ll be moving down there. I’m sick of shoveling snow.”

Kelso did, however, leave behind parting words of advice for others wanting to follow in her footsteps of having a long and fulfilling career.

“If you like it, stay. If you don’t like it, do something different,” she said.

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CVPH purchases CV Open MRI PLATTSBURGH — CVPH Medical Center has purchased Champlain Valley Open MRI from Soteria Imaging Services of Louisville, Ky. The facility, located at 118 Consumer Square, had closed for minor renovations as per an agreement with the New York State Department of Health, and reopened Feb. 7 CVPH president and chief executive officer Stephens Mundy said Soteria Imaging Services, the parent company of Champlain Valley Open MRI approached the medical center last summer about acquiring its Plattsburgh facility.

“We were pleased that Soteria sought our involvement and are most excited that we are able to extend our diagnostic capabilities by acquiring this resource,” Mundy said.

Mundy indicated that plans are to maintain the business at

its present location with few changes.

“They have done an excellent job running a business that has had a high degree of customer satisfaction from both patients and referring physicians. Our goal is to do our best to sustain or increase that level of satisfaction,” said Mundy.

He did note one advantage of having Open MRI as part of CVPH will be the immediate electronic access to the images by local physicians. The digital images will become part of patients’ medical records.

As a nonprofit hospital, CVPH had to file and be granted a certificate of need by the New York State Department of Health. The Department of Health approved the purchase pending repair work to the facil- Outpatient Open MRI coordinator Robin Bresette demonstrates the use of the Open MRI sysity and that the name be tem at CVPH Open MRI. changed to CVPH Open MRI. Photo by Sarah L. Cronk

Kinney Drugs collecting medications PLATTSBURGH — Kinney Drugs will be holding a series of medicine collection days Feb. 26 and March 26.

The public can bring unused or expired non-controlled prescription medications and over-the-counter medicines, ointments, sprays, inhalers, creams, medication vials and pet medications to any Kinney Drugs location during business hours.

Illegal drugs, biohazardous materials, needles, personalcare products and household hazardous wastes will not be accepted.

Medications brought in must remain in the original bottle or package with the name of the product clearly visible.

Foundation of CVPH reaches fundraising goal PLATTSBURGH — Annually, the Foundation of CVPH Medical Center solicits funds from the CVPH family and our community.

“We have nearly 80 community volunteers who contact other business and community members to ask for support,” said Jerry Kelly, co-chair for the campaign. “This tremendous team effort helped us exceed our goal by almost 50 percent, raising $170,000 for our programs.”

The dollars raised fund a variety of programs that ben-

efit the Medical Center and the North Country. Kerry Haley, executive director for the foundation explained community members are supporting the popular community health lecture series, teaching self management tools to diabetics, providing educational dollars to CVPH staff members and those pursuing a career in the healthcare field, giving travel assistance for patients who need specialized care, and many other programs that improve the health of the community.

“Donations made to the foundation are invested right back into health and wellness initiatives for North Country residents,” said Haley. “The generosity of our community is heartwarming.”

Gifts to the foundation can be made on-line at www.cvph.org/foundation, by calling 562-7169, or mailing a check to Foundation of CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St., Plattsburgh N.Y. 12901.

The importance of physical fitness for senior citizens E

xercise is the key to healthy aging.

Many older adults have heard of the benefits of exercise but may be unsure of where to start. There are many benefits of exercising as you age, and one of the best side effects is keeping you young. The more you move, the better you’ll feel. You don’t have to do anything too vigorous, nor is it recommended when just getting started with an exercise program. Starting slow is the way to go.

There are a few steps you should take before beginning an exercise program. First, you should get medical clearance from your health care provider especially if you have a pre-existing condition. They will tell you if there are any exercises you should avoid.You will want to start an exercise program slowly. You should not go “all out,” but instead ease into a program a little bit at a time.

Make sure to take the time to learn proper form and technique for all exercises to avoid

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injuring yourself.Learn to recognize problems. If something doesn’t feel right, you should stop. Exercise should never hurt or make you feel bad.If you experience pain, feel dizzy or short of breath, experience chest pain or pressure, or break out in a cold sweat, you should stop exercising right away and contact your physician.

When developing a program you should remember to keep it varied. It will break up boredom and help to improve your overall health and wellness. Try to include the following four variables into your weekly routine.

Cardio exercise increases the body’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and helps remove toxins over a sustained period of time. In seniors, it can help lessen fa-

tigue, promote independence, and improve endurance. Examples of cardio exercise can include walking, cycling, swimming, hiking, tennis, dancing, etc.

Balance exercises help to maintain or improve standing and stability under a variety of conditions. It can help to reduce the risk of falling. Try standing on one foot while balancing and hold it for two seconds before returning to your start position and repeating on the other side. Hold onto a stable object if you need a little assistance.

Strength training helps to build muscle strength by using body weight, hand weights, machines, or bands. It helps to prevent the loss of bone mass, and helps to improve balance. Incorporating strength training into your weekly exercise routine can

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help make day to day activities like opening a jar or getting in and out of a car and lifting objects easier.

Flexibility exercises challenge the joint’s ability to move freely through a full range of motion. It helps you to stay limber and improve your range of motion for ordinary physical activities such as tying your shoes, washing your hair, or playing with your grandchildren.

I have seen first hand in my clients the benefits of exercising and healthy aging.

With a proper exercise program you will improve your quality of life, feel stronger, and more confident. Contact me for more information about my Senior Fitness Class.

Corinna Maggy is the owner of Corinna Maggy Fitness Consulting, and Women On Weights, a health and fitness program developed specifically for women. She can be reached at 605-3549 or by e-mail at corinnamaggy@yahoo.com.

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re the perch in Lake Champlain getting bigger on average?

Just ask the alewives.

While fisheries biologists have their concerns about the long-term repercussions alewives will have on salmonoids like lake trout and landlocked salmon, in the short term they are making their presence known in the form of bigger sport fish.

Lake Champlain anglers are reporting larger fish on average across the board, and long-time records for the lake are being shattered every day.

In one recent outing, a buddy of mine landed a 14-inch perch that tipped the scale at a pound and three-quarters. That same day, three of us easily had 50 perch of 10 inches or better.

Personally, I’ve never seen it any better — and the fish are eating it up.

The catalyst for the change is pretty apparent. Cleaning one football-sized perch yesterday I counted 15 alewives in its stomach. And it probably burped up three or four more on the ice.

When biologists first identified the non-native Atlantic fish in Lake Champlain in 2008, many were quick to point out its potential negative effects. They die off in great numbers each spring, turning local beaches into a smelly mess of rotting fish.

They also contain a chemical that biologists say impacts the ability of salmonoids to reproduce — which has had a negative effect in the Great Lakes.

But the reality is no one can say with accuracy what the long-term effect will be on the Lake Champlain fishery. And no one will argue that the short-term effect has been bigger fish.

Norm St. Pierre, who owns Norm’s Bait and Tackle in Crown Point, said anglers are happily reporting just that.

He said one perch fisherman brought in three, five-gallon buckets filled with perch to sell, and the average weight of each was over one pound.

“There is no doubt they are having a huge impact on the lake,” St. Pierre said of the alewife population. “If people just wait a few years, I think you’ll see some absolutely huge fish.”

St. Pierre pointed to the state’s recent effort to stock brown trout in Lake Champlain and said they are growing at the rate of a few pounds per year, now tipping the scale at 7 and 8 pounds.

He said lake trout and salmon are prospering as well. The average for each has gone up several pounds since alewives were introduced as a forage fish.

“The average salmon used to be just a few pounds, now it is more like 5 to 7 pounds, and

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now that they’ve broke the 18pound mark with lakers, it is just a matter of time before someone lands a 20-pounder,” St. Pierre said.

At the same time, St. Pierre believes the smelt population remains healthy. He said Mother Nature has forced them to adapt to live with alewives, forcing them deep in 100-200 feet of water where alewives don’t like to go.

“People just don’t fish for smelt there, which is why you don’t see the type of catches we used to have,” he said. “They are out in the main lake now, not in places where they were traditionally caught.”

John Gereau is managing editor of Denton Publications and an avid outdoorsman. He can be reached at johng@denpubs.com

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Elizabethtown resident Bill Kohen shows a 14-inch perch he caught this winter on Lake Champlain. The fish weighed a pound and three-quarters. Anglers have noted catching larger sport fish in the lake since alewives were discovered.

Alewives, shown in the picture above, were first discovered in Lake Champlain in 2008. They are quickly making thier presence known, contributing to a rapid growth spurt among sport fish who are now feeding heavily on the non-native herring-like fish.

Photo courtesy of Vermont Fisheries

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Hamster - tekky’s best friend Caregiving and planning

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ooking for an easyto-use video converter, perhaps something that will take a DVD vob file and convert it for iPod or Zune use? One easy-to-use and completely free application is called the Hamster Free Video Converter.

Hamster converts nearly any video format to another format for almost any modern device. Not only will it convert to the other formats, it makes the conversion quite easy. What makes it easy is how Hamster allows selection of the conversion format by simply choosing the device the converted video will be viewed on. The application works with Windows and allows drag-ndrop operation within a wizard-like environment.

To get started, first visit them on the Web at hamstersoft.com and download the program. I usually download to the desktop so I remember to delete the executable installation file afterward. Once the program is downloaded, double-click it to start the installation. Follow through the steps and make the choices desired.

The program is free but, like many free programs, it will want to do things like in-

stall a toolbar, change your search provider, or add a desktop shortcut during the installation.

By taking the time to review each screen, users can select desired choices and prevent most or all of those little annoying system changes.

After installation, start the program and add a video file to be converted by either

By Ron Poland dragging the file or clicking the big button on the number one tab and browsing to the file. Then select tab two and either selecting the desired format or the device the converted video is intended to be used on. Select the third tab and click the convert button. After the conversion is complete connect the device, transfer the converted video, and verify the conversion was successful.

Ron Poland is a professor in the Computer Information Systems AAS program at Clinton Community College. Poland is certified in computer repair and networking by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). He is also a Cisco certified network assistant. Questions may be sent to him via e-mail at ron@ronpoland.com.

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ccording to Web site suite101.com, planning and preparing for caregiving before the responsibilities begin can greatly enhance the caregiving process for both caregiver and care receiver. Before embarking on the caregiving journey, prospective caregivers should thoroughly think through what it means to be a caregiver, including the personal sacrifices and adjustments that may occur. It is also important to have a good physician that is well-versed in aging-related concerns, to help guide and advise the caregiver.

Prospective caregivers should research the medical conditions of the care receivers as well, gathering information on any related treatments, therapies, and long-term prognoses. All concerned family members should be included in the decision-making process and the sooner the better. Primary caregivers should not hesitate to ask other family members for help, and should welcome help when it is offered. Support groups and educational workshops may be a great resource for prospective caregivers — this will give them reliable information on what it truly means to be a caregiver. Include the care receivers in the planning process as well.

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It can be very reassuring for caregivers to know they are following the wishes of the older folks, especially if they are no longer able to communicate these wishes.

Visit nursing homes, adult homes, and assisted-living facilities, and bring the care receivers along as well. It is much easier to make sound decisions on living situations before a medical crisis occurs. Contact eldercare agencies to see what services are available, what they cost, and what the qualifications are. Make sure wills are current. This may also be a good time to discuss burial wishes. Finally, prospective caregivers need to make sure they include time for favorite activities in any schedule. This will help sustain the caregiver and will prevent caregiver burnout.

For more information contact the Caregiver Resource Center.

The Senior Connection is a column provided by the Clinton County Office for the Aging. For more information about services for senior citizens, contact their office at 135 Margaret St., Suite 105, Plattsburgh or call them at 565-4620.

Information is also periodically provided by the Behavioral Health Services North Caregiver Resource Center. They may be reached at 565-4543 or 565-4625.

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enny was abandoned at our thrift shop and brought to the shelter with her brother, Jake. They were very distrustful of humans. Perhaps your home is the home for one or both of them. They are FeLV/FIV negative, neutered and spayed and are up-to-date on vaccinations.

Gina is a tortoiseshell mix born on or about June 21, 2008, and came to the shelter as a stray. She is an amazing girl with a unique look. Her personality is sweet and she loves attention. She is spayed, FeLV/FIV tested negative and is up-to-date on vaccinations.

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ango is a fast growing male black kitten about 6 months old. He is very playful and inquisitive.

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Taking a look at the governor’s plan to fix New York State

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nfortunately, the snow we had on Wednesday forced the lieutenant governor to postpone our get together until a later date.

Over the years, and especially the last few years, I’ve become very suspicious of our elected officials and those who aspire to those positions. So when they come knocking, I now tend to get worried about their intentions. Unfortunately, the older you get the less trusting you become … like parts of your body that start sagging or the hair that keeps falling out. There’s not much you can do to prevent it. It’s just part of the aging process.

While they all say they are public servants, time and time again we discover, all too often after the fact, that they were really selfserving servants.

Thus was the case recently when our Assembly Representatives Sayword and Duprey opted to take early retirement one day and resumed their elected duties the next. Oh, I’m sure they had plenty of sound reasons for their actions. Bottom line, my state is financially broke and their actions did more for them personally then it did for me and my fellow taxpayers. Tell me how their actions helped me and not themselves?

But back to the governor ’s email. He asked me (and I’m sure many others) to listen to his 5-minute prepared speech asking for my help. My first thought was, “Here we go again.” Times are really tough; I and all New Yorkers will need to ante up to help Cuomo

solve the problems he said he could solve if we gave him the opportunity to go to Albany as our chief executive.

As I debated with my fingers on the mouse, left button I listen, right button I delete … I thought to myself, “What do I have to lose?” It’s only a recorded message, and I could practice giving him a piece of my mind. The governor started by thanking me for electing him, and I began reaching for the right mouse button. Then he said three things I could not disagree with: 1. We need to clean up Albany and restore integrity.

2. We need to get the economy running and create jobs.

3. We need to stop government overspending and overtaxing.

He got my attention.

I was hooked for the duration but still very suspicious. He went on to say HE was going to shake up the Albany establishment and, despite the attacks he knew would come his way, HE tells me HE is up to the task at hand.

Next he tells me New York state law automatically forces the budget to increase by 13 percent each year, which is six times the rate of inflation. And what’s worst, we spend far more than other states and get far less in re-

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ike most gardeners, I started out growing onions from sets, which are small, immature onion bulbs. They were easy to grow, and I soon wanted to expand my variety horizons, but with onion sets, choices were limited. So, I turned to seeds. Growing from seed let me pick varieties to suit my own needs or whims — such as the desire for an early-season sweet onion or a late-season keeper. Colors range from dashing purple to pure white and numerous shades of yellow. Shapes and sizes vary, too, from the bottle-shaped “Italian Torpedo” to the plump perfection of “Ailsa Craig Exhibition.”

Most onion experts agree that, diversity aside, onions grown from seed perform better than those grown from sets. They are less prone to disease, they store better, and they bulb up faster.

Onions need a long growing season, so place your seed orders early to get a head start. On a cold winter night, it’s great fun to browse through those seed catalogs piling up beside the sofa and choose a few new varieties.

When choosing seed, make sure to order types suited to your climate and zone. Longday onions are best grown in the North,

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where the summer daylight period is longer. These onions require at least 14 hours of light to bulb up. The plant grows foliage in cool spring weather, then forms bulbs during warm summer weather, triggered by the long days.

To grow onions from seed, simply sow seeds quarteinch deep in flats filled with soilless potting mix in late February. Onions germinate in just a week at around 70°F. Once the seeds have sprouted, I grow my onions under fluorescent lights, one warm white and one cool white bulb per fixture. I keep the lights just above the leaves, adjusting the lights as the plants grow.

I feed the seedlings with a water-soluble fertilizer at half strength every other time I water, being careful not to keep them too wet. I also keep the onions trimmed to be about 4 inches tall, so that the plants focus on root growth. Finally, I thin them to one every quarter-inch or so. By mid to late May, the onions are ready to be planted outside!

Anne Lenox Barlow has had experience in the agricultural field as a horticulture educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Clinton County. She can be reached by e-mail at a.lennox.barlow@gmail.com.

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The governor highlights two examples: 1. New York is No. 1 in education spending yet rank 34th in performance.

2. New York is No. 1 in Medicaid spending but ranks 21st in performance.

He blames these conditions on our state working for the special interest groups and lobbyists instead of working for the people. And what’s really a surprise, he tells me this isn’t happening on just one side of the aisle but equally affects both Democrats and Republicans.

While the people and businesses of New York have been forced to deal with the realities of the economic collapse, our government hasn’t adjusted to these new economic times.

As I wait for the shoe to drop, he tells me he will cut his office’s budget by 10 percent, 5 percent upon taking office and 5 percent more in this coming budget. He intends to eliminate waste and duplication and cut the size of government. And, while other governors have given in to special interests, he assures me he will not be intimidated, will not back down and HE will get this job done.

So I’m thinking, Mr. Cuomo, what’s this going to cost me?

“The real power of the governor lies with the people of the state,” he said. “Democracy only works when the voice of the people rings strong and rings true. I need you to help me.”

I am left with only one thought: ”Mr. Cuomo, get this job done!” You needn’t tell me how pivotal these times are, nor how failure is not an option. We wasted far too much money and time and are now out of both. Mr. Cuomo, you asked for my help, well here it is, I’m with you. I’m buying what you’re selling! I want a leader to lead me through these difficult times. I’m with you, but boy you better not lead me down a primrose path. We are at a very serious time, and we’ve been let down by so many before you who’ve promised to solve these problems. I know you can’t do it alone, but please understand I’ve bought this sales pitch too many times before to not be very skeptical. How can I know you’ll give us a government as good as the people of this great state?

The answer is simple. What choice do we have?! Mr. Cuomo, please be a true and honest leader who does what he says he will do.

Be a servant of the people who elected you.

Please don’t let us down, Mr. Cuomo. Will be watching, rooting and helping as needed, but you sir, are driving the boat.

Dan Alexander is owner and publisher of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com

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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on this information to my fellow re-enactors.

On September 1, 2010 the Old Stone Barracks property and the “Green Space” where we normally hold our re-enactments went up for sale. As of December, the Old Stone Barracks property has been sold, and the “Green Space” is currently for sale. (It’s a reasonable $436,200, www.cdcrealestate.com, if anyone wants to buy it for the museum.)

Unfortunately, we can no longer depend on the “Green Space” to hold re-enactments on. So as of now the Plattsburgh Military Timeline has been cancelled for 2011.

I’d like to send a huge thanks to everyone who supported the event over the last four years! This was one of the premier events of the Battle of Plattsburgh Association (www.battleofplattsburgh.org) and the main money maker for the museum in May. The Battle of Plattsburgh Association then turned this around into exhibits and education opportunities to keep the history we cherish so much alive.

The timeline was truly a grass roots event, without giant committees and big funding it was started by re-enactors as a way to have some fun and help the museum, and I’d like to thank again everyone who attended the event!

There are still a lot of “what if’s” out there and the possibility of starting up the event in the future once some of the dust has cleared and the questions with the “Green Space” has been answered.

Also the Battle of Plattsburgh Association still has a slice of property ripe for re-enacting opportunities, as demonstrated by our Pike’s Cantonment Campout in December (yes we did sleep outside) so if you’re interested in doing something on the museum grounds contact Kristina Parker-Wingler at the Battle of Plattsburgh Association (manager@battleofplattsburgh.org or 518-566-1814).

We had four great events and thanks for the memories everyone!

Josh Wingler Plattsburgh Military Timeline

I’m writing on behalf of the New York State Mooers Free Library Board. We are a public library that is able to function mostly through charitable contributions, volunteers, and fundraisers. This year certain sources of income have been late in making monetary contributions which has drastically affected our yearly budget.

In the past year we have been trying different tactics to reach out to the public and focus on their specific wants and needs. Our town is rather small and our library is even smaller. However, we have been making head way with all kinds of people and the community as a whole. We started using Lilly a therapy dog — where a child will come into the library and read for twenty minutes to her. This has been exemplary at improving their reading skills. Kids generally feel more relaxed with animals and Lilly is a great listener. We’ve also been holding computer training classes, WII interactive games, and many more different types of training sessions. But we desperately need donations to stay afloat this coming year.

The following information is about the Mooers Free Library Benefit Day on February 19, 2011. Lawrence P. Gooley; organizer of North Country Authors and the author of several books including, “A History of the Altona Flat Rock” and “Terror in the Adirondacks; the true story of serial killer Robert F. Garrow.” He will be accompanied by other local authors and they will be selling and signing their books and giving brief presentations on topics about their writing.

We will also have Lilly the therapy dog with her owner Alex available to meet and greet. There will be other books for sale with a wide genre; including adult and children’s and an afghan raffle. Donations welcome!

Katharine Evans Mooers Free Library Board

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Did you know in Clinton County there are 119 children that are using St. Jude’s Research Hospital?

Once again March brings the 6th Annual Memorial Bonnilee S. Myers “Work out for a Cure” St. Jude Fundraiser at Global Fitness & Martial Art Club.

This event will be held on March 5, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 1 pm. Donation forms are available at the gym or can be mailed to you by calling the gym.

Each participant is welcome to get flat donations or challenge themselves by getting so much per mile or perhaps per pound and do a lift. This year we will gain be giving away a 6 month FREE Membership to the person who collects the most in donations as well as 3 FREE Months to the person collecting the 2nd most. We will also offer NON-MEMBERS...For every $75 collected for St. Jude 1 FREE Month Membership. There will be a table offered with raffles for anyone collecting $50 or more in donations from local vendors.

“THE SPA” at global fitness will also be offering for a $5 donation from February 28 thru March 5 walk-in Paraffin Hand Dips.

If you have a child that is healthy and happy think of how blessed you truly are.

My Mother chose St. Jude Research Hospital because of her love for children. Children need the help of ALL adults. Children need the chance to live a normal healthy life and we each year are trying in a small way to help these local children in Clinton County. Why? Because one of these children could be someone WE know or someone YOU know. Won’t you PLEASE help us to help these children.

If you are unable to participate you may send your tax-deductible donation by mail to 253 U.S. Route 11, Champlain NY 12919.

Joy Sarbou-Jubert Tommy Jubert Anna Sarbou Nathalie Jubert Global Fitness & Martial Art Club

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NCCS Class ‘72 reunion A group of classmates from the Northeastern Clinton Central School graduating Class of 1972 are getting together and preparing for our upcoming 40th year class reunion in 2012. Back in 1972 with Nixon about to be re-elected and our adult lives just beginning, it was hard to imagine we would be at this point. In each of our lives so much has undoubtedly happened. Many of us are not just parents but grandparents. We have scattered to the winds but many of us have stayed and we are all hopefully still young at heart.

So much has changed, and fortunately we can connect much easier. However, there are still challenges to locating each and every one of us. Not all of us have fallen under the spell of Facebook. So we are putting out a clarion call through the traditional print media for any and all of us who read or hear of this to help our ad hoc committee in assembling a solid mailing and contact list of all of us.

If each of you would contact one of the people listed below and share your contact information it would be greatly appreciated. From this list we will be able to plan the event and send invitations. Even though it is a year away it is important for us to plan early so we are all included and that the Reunion is a success. We all have so many stories to share, partners and spouses to be introduced to and memories to be savored.

We look forward to hearing from you and anticipate a wonderful Fortieth Reunion.

Very truly yours, Laurie Seguin Barrett , 678-925-0472 / lsb0317@gmail.com Joanne Miller Ullery , 239-599-8408 / joanne@c4oe.com Arthur Tremblay , 297-6401 / apenfieldt@primelink1.net

Happy birthday to Louella Papin I cannot let February 11, 2011 pass without wishing a happy 100th birthday to the late Louella Papin.

Louella was the editor of the North Countryman in the 1960s through 1976. Her highly popular “Over the Back Fence” was a great throw-back to the days when newspapers shared such intimate local details as “Mary Smith was home from college this week, spending time with her family,” or “Bill and Sue Jones recently visited his brother Bob and his wife, Becky, and their new baby girl in Albany. All are doing well.”

Louella helped brighten many a day during her lifetime, and her 100th birthday should not go unrecognized ... although she would be very upset for people to know how old she would be.

Calvin Castine Former North Countryman reporter

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Redistricting forum Feb. 26 PLATTSBURGH — A redistricting forum will be held at the Town of Plattsburgh Town Hall, Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. Consultants from the New York State Women Voters will present non-partisan information regarding redistricting.

Dion treated at CVPH after accident ALTONA — Kelsey S. Dion, 20, Keeseville, was taken to CVPH Medical Center Feb. 2 after reportedly pulling into oncoming traffic on Route 11 and hitting a vehicle driven

by Ryan M. Helm, 21, Chateaugay. Dion was treated and later released.

Sex offender jailed for violation PLATTSBURGH — Sex offender Benjamin Boyea, 33, Plattsburgh was jailed Feb. 3 after he allegedly failed to report a change of address.

He is currently waiting assessment of his sex-offender risk-level classification.

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Five Guys backs out of location PLATTSBURGH — Although the Plattsburgh City Planning Board approved the plans for a Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant at the former Carsana’s location, the franchisee T.J. Hada has backed out. He is still interested in the area, but is looking for a different location, according to the restaurant spokesperson.

Duprey arrested for DWI PLATTSBURGH — Tina M. Duprey, 44, Chazy, was arrested Feb. 5 for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Route 9.

Duprey allegedly failed a field sobriety test and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.11.

She was charged with a felony DWI and ticketed for moving from her lane unsafely, crossing road-hazard markings and driving on a cell phone.

Brousseau died of smoke inhalation SCHUYLER FALLS — The cause of the house fire on Peaseleeville Road that claimed the life of 82-year-old Edward Brousseau Monday, Jan. 31, still has not been determined. However, officials have determined by autopsy that Brousseau died of smoke inhalation.

Two-car accident at Route 9 intersection PERU — Ibrahim Dergham, 55, Plattsburgh was unable to stop at the intersection of Bear Swamp Road and Route 9 Feb. 1, and hit a car driven by 55-year-old Deborah Spooner, AuSable Chasm.

Spooner was transported to CVPH Medical Center with moderate burns on her chest. Dergham received tickets for failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to reduce speed.

ACT distributes $2.5M LAKE PLACID — Adirondack Community Trust distributed nearly $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the Adirondacks and neighboring areas last year.

For more information, call 523-9904 or visit www.GenerousACT.org.

Office hours extended PERU — The Town of Peru Tax Collection Office will now be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents may also use the new lock box, located outside the town hall, 3036 Main St. For more information, call Kathy Flynn at 643-2745, ext. 2.

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Champlain Bridge group seeks county support

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s going to be a big party.

At least, that is the hope of Lake Champlain Bridge Coalition officials, who presented their preliminary plans for an opening event to celebrate the dedication of the new bridge between Crown Point and Chimney Point to members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors Feb. 4.

“What we are looking for is your support,” Karen Hennessy of the coalition said, adding that by support, she was not referring to funds.

“We do not want to ask for any taxpayer dollars as far as looking for money from you, but we do realize that for events like we are looking at we are going to need the help of departments like the highway and the sheriffs to make things work,” Hennessey said.

Hennessey and Lorraine Franklin went over the plans for a two-day event that would include an opening ceremony combined with or done separate of a dedication, closing ceremony with fireworks, parade, music, reenactments, boat parade, dances, concerts, boat rides, bicycle tours, walking tour, a foot race, an ecumenical service and vendors.

“This is all being done on a wing and a prayer,” Franklin said. “We are going

Karen Hennessey addresses the Essex County Board of Supervisors on the part of the Lake Champlain Bridge Coalition. to keep planning and do people who were at the 1929 the bridge was destroyed dedication and have them go that will focus on the what we can until we get a across the bridge in vintage strengths of the local comdate for when the bridge is going to open. We hope that vehicles. There are a lot of or- munity. we can organize an opening ganizations or people who “We are not looking for ceremony around the ap- are out there just waiting to vendors or businesses from proval of the bridge, but even be asked to come and be a outside the area to bepart of part of this.” if we have to do something this because we want to keep Franklin said that the this just people from the resmall on a Tuesday, we will, because we know that once fundraising for the events gion so we can show people will be done through corpothe bridge is done their not around the nation what we going to wait for us to open rate and private sponsorhave here,” Hennessey said. ships, as well as product it.”

The Lake Champlain Hennessy said that the or- branding.

Bridge Coalition currently “There are a lot of local ganization is hopeful to have can be found on Facebook people and other items that wineries and breweries that will do special labels for and is developing a Web site were also apart of the 1929 events like this,” Franklin to keep the public updated opening ceremonies for the old bridge at the new cere- said. “We would also love to on their plans.

“You are doing a wonderask Ben and Jerry’s to do a monies. ful thing for the community “We have the Vermont flavor just for the event.”

Hennessey said that the and we appreciate your efStatehouse float that was in event will be a positive forts and congratulate you the original parade in 1929 that is just waiting to be in change from when the na- on what you have done so tional media last turned their far,” county chairman Randy the new parade,” Hennessy said. “We are looking to find attention to the region when Douglas said.

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Moeller seeks best for town as citizen of the year

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com TUPPER LAKE — Mark Moeller says it really isn’t about him, or even his peers.

Moeller, the owner/operator of CBNA Insurance who was recently named as the Citizen of the Year by the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce, said he spends his time in several volunteer organizations trying to improve the town he grew up in for the future generations.

“I do this more for our kids,” Moeller said. “I’m not worried about myself or

about my future. All I hope for is that through what we do, the kids will have an opportunity to come back to where they grew up and be able to find meaningful employment.”

Moeller said when he was a teen, he felt that there was no future for him in the area, but soon learned that his heart was with the community he loved.

“When I went to college, I never thought I was going to return,” Moeller said. “After my service in the military, I realized how special this place was. I wanted to be here and I wanted to help.”

Moeller is the oldest of nine children, who he said have all returned to their

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roots and live in or around the Tupper Lake area.

“Tupper Lake has a long history of volunteerism, and it makes it a special place to live,” Moeller said. “There is a strong sense of volunteerism, and I am just happy to be a part of that.”

Moeller said he never started to work with local organizations in the quest to receive awards or accolades, and that he hopes to help even more in the coming years.

“Most folks will say that they are humbled when something like this happens, and I truly feel the same way,” Moeller said.

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Duffy discusses state budget with local leaders

By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com

the stake in the ground and start somewhere,” he said.

“And, I believe this budget is the beginning of that.”

The governor ’s plan drew praise from local leaders like Sylvie D. Nelson, executive director of the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

“I think the lieutenant governor presented something that really made a lot of sense,” said Nelson, who praised Duffy and Cuomo for their emphasis on getting various government agencies to collaborate during the budget-reduction process. “It makes much more sense because you’ll have all the players talking to each other, which, at this point, is not occurring.”

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Bernard C. Bassett was among local lawmakers impressed by Duffy’s presenta-

PLATTSBURGH — Community leaders had the opportunity to get a detailed look at what Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has proposed in his 2011-12 executive budget.

Lt. Gov. Robert J. Duffy gave an overview of the budget to an audience of local dignitaries and business officials at the West Side Ballroom Feb. 7. Duffy said the governor ’s proposal would help curb the “spending addiction” seen in Albany over recent years and “bring fiscal sanity to state operations.”

Lt. Gov. Robert J. Duffy speaks with constituents after giving an overview The governor ’s plan also of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposed 2011-12 executive budget at the aims to “transform the state West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh Feb. 7. budget process” by elimiPhoto by Jeremiah S. Papineau nating a $10 billion deficit without raising taxes or borAccording to Duffy, bringing educarowing. According to Duffy, the plan tion spending in line could be complet- tion.

“The number one thing that grabbed calls for reducing the cost and size of ed in five processes: a strategic use of state government, merging and consol- reserve funding, a reduction in admin- me is that he was here,” said Bassett. “It idating state agencies, and reducing ex- istrator compensation, wage freezes for sends a message to me that the governor really wants to get out and help excess capacity in prisons, youth deten- management and teachers, increasing plain something we all know that’s nection centers and mental hygiene facili- contributions of education employees ties. toward healthcare plans and consoli- essary.”

The governor ’s plan drew praise “We have to recalibrate the spending dating or sharing services. in the state. We have to change it and “This is about trying to fund changes from local lawmakers like Plattsburgh change is very difficult,” said Duffy. in districts, looking at efficiencies, Town Supervisor Bernard C. Bassett.

“The number one thing that grabbed The governor ’s plan also looks at for- ways to have consolidations and mulas previously used in Albany to cal- changes that would save money and me is that he was here,” said Bassett. “It culate Medicaid and education spend- not impact students,” he said, adding sends a message to me that the governor really wants to get out and help exing. A Medicaid redesign team will the cuts should result in “no layoffs.” identify initiatives to reduce state fundThe amount of overspending in Al- plain something we all know that’s necing of Medicaid by $2.85 billion during bany for education has also been in essary.”

Bassett said one subject he wished the 2011-12 fiscal year and by $4.6 bil- vain, said Duffy, with much of the monlion in 2012-13. The cost-cutting meas- ey budgeted getting “lost in the admin- the lieutenant governor would have addressed during his visit was that of unure could be done by modifying proistration quagmire.” gram requirements and limiting spend“We’re number one in spending for funded state mandates. Though Cuomo ing growth to the 10-year rolling aver- education but number 34 in results,” he signed an executive order last month to age of the Consumer Price Index’s med- said. “We should be number one in re- create the Mandate Relief Redesign Team — which will “review unfunded ical care component, Duffy said. sults.”

“So far, they’ve come up with about Duffy said the money budgeted for and underfunded mandates imposed

by New York State government on 1,000 ideas that’s about looking for education gets caught up in high adways to serve patients better, reduce ministrative salaries, healthcare costs school districts, local governments, and costs, and increase quality,” Duffy said and other overhead he calls “built-in other local taxing districts” — discusof the Medicaid redesign team. “It’s re- accelerators, with the money getting sion of unfunded mandates was absent from the lieutenant governor ’s speech. ally looking at the system and trying to “spent away from what impacts kids.”

“We’ve got to look at the unfunded get everybody to the table and figure “That’s why we’re 50th in business, how we can improve how we spend our 34th in education, 21st in healthcare re- mandates. We’ve got to address them,” money, how we end up increasing the sults,” Duffy said of the state’s track said Bassett.

Rouses Point Village Mayor George results.” record for government spending. “It’s Cuomo’s budget also calls for $19.4 not aiding the graduation rates or suc- A. Rivers agreed.

“Every time I turn around, it’s this billion to be allotted for school aid dur- cess rates for our kids. It’s not aiding ing the 2011-12 school year — a 7.3 per- better patient healthcare. It’s going to regulation, that regulation, you’ve got cent decrease over last year ’s budgeted overhead ... It’s not going to the intend- to do this, you’ve got to do that. And, there’s nothing to back it up,” said $20.9 billion. The decrease in school aid ed purposes.” funding will have a minimal effect on Reining in government spending, in Rivers.

Regardless, Bassett said he knows the schools, Duffy said, as the proposed re- addition to budgeting wiser in future duction represents only 2.9 percent of years, will mean the difference between governor is “on the right track.”

“Communication will help us get the total operating expenditures estimated the road to ruin and the road to recovjob done,” he said. “I’m optimistic and to be made by school districts statewide ery, said Duffy. during the 2010-11 school year.

“We have to change. We have to put I’m encouraged.”

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Village official cited after crash TUPPER LAKE — The code enforcement officer for the village of Tupper Lake was cited for operating a snowmobile while intoxicated after a crash Jan. 27 that left him seriously injured.

According to reports, 43-year-old Pete Edwards was operating his snowmobile at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday when he lost control of his sled while negotiating a turn.

The accident occurred near the Boy Scout Camp Massaweepie in the town of Piercefield.

Edwards and his sled ended up on the ice below a steep embankment, and rescue personnel say it took some effort to bring him to safety. He was later transported to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt., where he’s being treated for injuries to his lungs, spleen, hips, and ribs.

Edwards is the code enforcement officer for the village of Tupper Lake. State police say charges are pending and an investigation into the accident is considered ongoing.

Two injured in Bloomingdale crash BLOOMINGDALE — A Route 3 crash Feb. 1 resulted in two local residents being transported to the Adirondack regional Medical Center.

Michael W, Kelly, 69, and Janice Curtis, both of Vermontville, were transported by the Saranac Lake Rescue Squad to AMC after the four-door sedan Kelly was driving struck Curtis’ 2007 Hyundai minivan.

Kelly was ticketed for failure to keep right, and he had blood drawn for a toxicology test.

Keeseville man injured on snowmobile LOON LAKE — George E. Dorr, 66, of Keeseville, suffered a right hip fracture in a snowmobile accident at about on Goldsmith Road in the town of Franklin Jan. 28.

Dorr went off the road and hit a culvert, according to state police. The Saranac Lake Rescue Squad responded and transported Dorr to Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

Port Henry man pleads to petit larceny ELIZABETHTOWN — On Feb. 4, John Maye, 47, of Port Henry, pled guilty to petit larceny and made restitution in the amount of $2,350.

Maye was charged with five counts of offering a false instrument for filing first degree, class E felonies, and four counts of Welfare Fraud fifth degree, class A misdemeanors.

It is alleged Maye defrauded the Home Energy Assistance Program of between 2006 and 2010 by submitting applications containing false statements. He was arraigned on Dec. 16, before town justice William Garrison in Elizabethtown. The case was transferred to the Town Court Town of Moriah where a plea was accepted by town justice Jeff Farnsworth.

Man hurt in snowmobile accident TUPPER LAKE — A local man was taken to the hospital following a snowmobile accident on Tupper Lake Saturday evening.

Tupper Lake-based state police say 33-year-old Kathryn Santana of Tupper Lake was operating a snowmobile with one passenger aboard – 44-year-old Edward D. Annesse, also of Tupper Lake – when the sled hit an embankment.

The collision ejected Annesse from the snowmobile.

Police say he suffered a fractured clavicle and a concussion.

Annesse was transported to the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, where he was treated and released.

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Adams nominated by Cuomo for ESDC presidency

Kenneth Adams has been nominated as president and chief executive officer of the Empire State Development Corporation by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

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jobs and strong communities across New York State.” The Business Council represents nearly 2,500 member businesses, chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations, employing a total of more than 1 million New Yorkers.

Prior to leading the Business Council, Adams was president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and director of the

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The first class was held Feb. 10, and will continue Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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Adams will also serve as commissioner of the Department of Economic Development.

A chairperson for ESDC will also be chosen who will bring a specific understanding of the issues facing economic development in Upstate New York.

In his new role, Adams will work closely with Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy to implement Regional Economic Development Councils across the state. Adams was also recently named to Cuomo’s Task Force on Mandate Relief, tasked with finding ways to reduce the costs of mandated programs, identify mandates that are ineffective and outdated, and determine how school districts and local governments can have greater ability to control expenses.

“New York is poised for great things with the addition of Ken Adams to state government,” said Kirk P. Gregg, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Corning Inc. “He is a true professional who will work diligently to achieve real results for struggling communities across New York.”

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ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the nomination of Kenneth Adams as president and chief executive officer of the Empire State Development Corporation. Cuomo said the appointment is part of his plan to change the leadership structure of ESDC, separating the CEO and chairperson functions.

“With Ken Adams as President and CEO, the Empire State Development Corporation will fuel New York-based innovation and create jobs at home while helping to transform the state into a world-class center for business and new ideas,” Cuomo said. “As I said in my State of the State address, we need a strong voice to help say that New York is ‘open for business.’ A fast growing and forward-thinking economy begins with changing the state’s business climate to attract and maintain cutting-edge companies.

Ken is clearly the right person at the right time for New York and I thank him for agreeing to serve the people of the state. He succeeds Dennis Mullen, who has been a tireless advocate for business, marketing and growth for our state and I thank him for his dedication to New York.”

Adams has been president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, the state’s leading business association, since 2006. Adams has led the organization in its mission of creating “economic growth, good

PLATTSBURGH — A trial date has been set for May 4 for Anthony Pavone, who is accused of having murdered Patricia Howard and Timothy Carter Jan. 31, 2010.

Pavone, 52, along with his attorney John Carney, District Attorney Andrew Wylie, and Judge Patrick McGill, met Jan. 31 to discuss the case. A pre-trial hearing has been set for May 3.

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Military General and Head of State Francisco Franco was in power — from 1939 until 1975 — he oppressed the region.

“The Catalonians were anti-Franco, and he came down on them,” TorresPadilla said. “So, ever since he died, they’ve been ‘in-your-face’ about their desire for independence and autonomy.”

Because of that history of marginalization and struggle for autonomy, Torres-Padilla is hopeful the multiethnic literatures of the United States — of people who have been marginalized here — will speak to the students in Barcelona.

A Puerto-Rican himself, TorresPadilla continues to explore topics of identity and marginalization in his own writing. He is the author of “The Family Terrorist and Other Stories”

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He is a founding editor of The Saranac Review, SUNY Plattsburgh’s literary magazine. He was also one of the primary forces in putting together the college’s relatively new bachelor in writing arts program and has worked with Dr. Tracie Church Guzzio to enhance SUNY Plattsburgh’s offerings in American literature through the addition of multiethnic, African American and Latino literature courses.

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PLATTSBURGH — A State University of New York at Plattsburgh professor of English has been named a Fulbright scholar and will spend his spring semester teaching the multiethnic literatures of the United States to students and faculty in Spain.

Dr. Jose Torres-Padilla will split his time between two colleges in Barcelona — the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Barcelona is in Catalonia, a region known for its distinctive nationalistic identity, separate from the rest of Spain. Torres-Padilla compares it to Quebec in Canada, noting that its citizens even speak their own language — in this case, Catalan.

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Damaged Goods bringing the goods for last decade

By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Damaged Goods has a good thing going.

The band started more than 10 years ago when Frank Fedele and Keith King were looking for gigs after finishing up a run with their band, “Geezer.” The two started playing under the moniker “Damaged Goods,” borrowing their name from the 1995 Nils Lofgren album, because it described their musical past, said Fedele.

“I thought it fit as musicians, like equipment, also get their share of bangs, bruises, malfunctions and dings,” said Fedele.

The two started playing locally at places like the Great Adirondack Soup Company and Southgate in Plattsburgh before landing a steady job at the Ramada Inn in Lake Placid.

Fedele’s daughter, Laura, later joined them on vocals, and things grew from there.

“Eventually, we started getting gigs that required a rhythm section, so bassist Dave Fisher and drummer Jeff Leferve were added,” said Fedele.

When Fisher left the band to pursue his hockey career, Walt Latour took over on bass, bringing the band to the line up they have today, with more than 150 years of combined playing experience.

“We know well over 200 songs and love being able to do Led Zeppelin, The Kinks, The Who, David Bowie as well as other rock authors, acoustically,” said Fedele.

“Our music — electrically or acoustically — is a combination of musical jams/arrangements and vocal harmonies.”

The number of musical influences the band has had is “too numerous to mention,” said Fedele.

“When you have been playing guitar for 50 years, you lose track of all the great guitarists that you have stole — I mean learned from

— over the years,” he said.

Damaged Goods has played throughout the North Country, with Romano’s Bowl in Saranac Lake being considered their “home base.” The band even had the opportunity to play at the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid during the 25th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice.” “It was a great honor but a difficult job as it was outdoors, in Lake Placid, in February and all in subzero temperature,” recalled Fedele.

The band has also enjoyed playing the Plattsburgh area even though the city’s downtown entertainment audience is mostly made up of college students and younger locals, said Fedele, who can be harder to build a following with for them.

“Building a following isn’t just about playing good music, it’s more like catching a wave,” said Fedele. “When your core audience is in their thirties and forties, one finds that they have families and jobs and don’t go out as frequently as they use to.”

What makes the band stand out, said Fedele, is the variety of songs they can play.

“Our big song list and four vocalists mean you’re not always hearing the same exact songs and the lead vocalist is changing a lot,” he said. “Having Laura allows us to do some Carly Simon, Janis Joplin and Fleetwood Mac songs.”

The band is also well-known in the area for playing benefits, helping causes like those in the military and people facing personal challenges like Brock Marvin, an Elizabethtown teenager who recently underwent heart transplant surgery.

“Our band members are suckers for charity gigs,” said Fedele. “We were especially proud to do benefits for deserving people like [Marvin] and it is really uplifting to see him doing well.”

(Editor’s Note: Damaged Goods will be playing two performances this Friday, Feb. 11. The band will play the Great Adirondack Soup Company, 24 Oak St., from 7:30 to 9 p.m. then Gilligan’s Getaway, 7160 State Route 9, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The band will continue with a performance Saturday, Feb. 12, at Romano’s Bowl in Saranac Lake and be back in Plattsburgh at Gilligan’s in March and 8 Ball Billiards Café in May.)

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What’s up at the VICs? Colleges reinventing former APA visitor centers

By Andy Flynn andy@denpubs.com (Editor's note: This is Part One of a five-part series on the current status of the Visitor Interpretive Centers (VICs), which were operated by the Adirondack Park Agency from 1989 to 2010.)

PAUL SMITHS — Fresh snow blanketed tree branches in the forest, the sun glowed in the blue sky, and temperatures hovered around 20 degrees. Ski event coordinators dream of conditions like these, and Saturday, Jan. 29 had all the makings for a day filled with family fun.

Yet, as the Chili Ski Tasting event got under way at the Paul Smiths VIC, everyone was a little uneasy.

It was the same building, but with a new owner. Paul Smith’s College officials didn’t know what to expect, and, as they searched for light switches and electrical outlets in their newest building, they had one big question on their minds: Would people come and enjoy themselves like they had for the past decade of ski festivals when the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) owned the building?

By early afternoon, their question had been answered, and they breathed a collective sigh of relief as dozens of families did indeed come and enjoy themselves, eating chili and cake made by culinary arts students, skiing and snowshoeing on the vast trail system groomed the day before, and taking sleigh rides with two of the college’s draft horses. The smiles were proof that people had a good time, and the event —aimed at showing everyone that the trails are still open to the public — was deemed a success.

While this was the first event since Paul Smith’s College took over the 24,500-square-foot building from the APA on Jan. 1, the transformation from a Visitor Interpretive Center to the college’s version of the VIC is still in its formative stages.

Officials at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), too, are still trying to define the role of their new Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) in Newcomb, for-

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merly known as the Newcomb VIC, after taking over the 6,000square-foot building on July 1, 2010 and the public programming on Jan. 1.

After all, it was only a year ago when then Gov. David Paterson announced in his budget address that the APA would be closing the VICs in Paul Smiths and Newcomb to save over $500,000 annually and help the state close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap. And, as 2010 progressed and the VIC Transition Steering Committee was formulating ideas to keep the two centers open to the public, in one form or another, both colleges had less than a year to come up with solid plans that would fund the buildings’ operations.

For many, Jan. 29 was an emotional day at the Chili Ski Tasting event in Paul Smiths.

Event organizers from the college and the VIC friends group, the Adirondack Park Institute, were hoping for a warm public reception. The longtime volunteers who had once assisted APA staff with environmental education programs and special events were now working with a new owner they don’t know very well. Some former VIC staff and current APA staff were enjoying the festivities, witnessing history in the making while reminiscing about the many memories they had made there. And the public was simply curious.

Susan Sweeney, Paul Smith’s College director of human resources, helped organize the Jan. 29 event and was taking photographs during the day.

She serves on the VIC Transition Steering Committee and has made many memories herself at the VIC. “There is so much nostalgia here,” Sweeney said in an interview the day before the event.

“We want to take what is here, modify it and improve it.”

This year, Paul Smith’s College will begin transforming the VIC from an interpretive center into a public building with exhibits, programs and new tenants, including the Adirondack Center for Writing, which has outgrown its office space in the college’s administration building. In addition to environmental education, there

Paul Smith’s College professor Bob Brhel drives a sleigh full of visitors at the Paul Smith VIC Jan. 29 during the Chili Ski Tasting event. Brhel is in charge of the college’s draft horse club.

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will be an emphasis on outdoor recreation and the arts. And new trail events will be held on the VIC property, which was initially a 2,885-acre preserve owned by the college and leased by the APA. A new lease agreement in 2009 reduced the preserve to about 1,400 acres.

The college owns more than 14,000 acres.

The chili, hot drinks and cake made for a party-type atmosphere on Jan. 29. It showed that the building was slowly coming back to life again after sitting empty, save for a few maintenance workers, for 28 days.

APA staff had closed the building to the public at the end of the day on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 — Columbus Day weekend — so they could pack up and move out before literally giving it to Paul Smith’s College on Jan. 1. The trails remained open throughout the transition.

In Newcomb, the two-phase transition began in June 2010 and finished six months later.

Originally, the Paul Smiths and Newcomb buildings were expected to be handed over to new owners on Jan. 1, 2011, with the APA staff given that long to keep their jobs; however, since the SUNY-ESF fiscal year begins on July 1, it was decided to give the building to the college — “turn-key” style — at that time. Therefore, June 30 was the last day the APA owned the Newcomb VIC. APA staff continued to offer public programming there until Dec. 30, their last day of APA employment. SUNY-ESF took over programming on Jan. 1 at the newly named Adirondack Interpretive Center, which sits on 236 acres in the college-managed Huntington Wildlife Forest.

Like his colleagues at Paul Smith’s College, Paul Hai, program coordinator at SUNYESF’s AIC and nearby Adirondack Ecological Center, is also trying to reassure the public that the Newcomb building is still open. And while the mis-

sion will change, with interpretation of the Adirondack Park’s natural and cultural resources as a focus rather than visitor services, the college has made it clear that there are many years of public education left at the Newcomb facility.

“We are here for the long haul,” said Hai, who has worked closely with VIC staff on programs since moving to Newcomb in 2008. “The APA made a tough choice … We're really hoping we can lessen that blow by keeping this center open.”

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ity. Two employees from the Paul Smiths building were able to transfer to APA headquarters in Ray Brook.

Star Lake naturalist Peter O’Shea has known many of the APA employees since he began leading trail walks at the Paul Smiths VIC when it opened in 1989 and the Newcomb VIC when it opened in 1990. He was mingling with some of his friends at the Chili Ski Tasting event after taking a snowshoe trip on the Boreal Life Trail. He saw tracks of a river otter, fisher, red fox, two coyotes, half a dozen white-tailed deer, and a snowshoe hare. A former volunteer, he was also one of the

curious visitors.

“It’s a wonderful day,” O’Shea said, looking around at the lobby full of people. “They (Paul Smith’s College) have made a wonderful start.”

Although the Paul Smiths VIC and Newcomb AIC are still open to the public, neither facility will continue their former role as official New York State visitor centers, welcoming the traveling public to the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Annual visitation has been between 20,000 and 30,000 at the Newcomb center and between 60,000 and 75,000 at the Paul Smiths center.

“The Adirondack Park is now without an official visitor center,” O’Shea said. “So there is something that is missing and the state will have to rectify.”

The Newcomb AIC building is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and the trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. Call (518) 582-2000 for more information. Admission is free. The Paul Smith’s College VIC building is not currently open to the public; however, the trails are open daily from dawn to dusk and may be used for free. Call the PSC Conference Services Department at 327-6430 for more information.

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Eagles hold on to edge Patriots

Ryan humble in milestone

By Keith Lobdell

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keith@denpubs.com CLINTONVILLE — Tom Ryan knows what to do when he gets the basketball in his hands.

He also knows who to thank for getting it there.a Ryan, the senior center for the Beekmantown boys varsity basketball team, was quick to point out that he had a lot of help when it came to scoring 1,000 career points.

“There’s no way I could have done this without the guards on this team,” Ryan said after the Eagles game against AuSable Valley Feb. 3.

“They do a great job each night getting the ball up the court and getting me the ball in a great position to score.”

Ryan showed humility in reaching the milestone point mark, with 22 of his 29 points in the game coming directly off plays that involved a pass from a teammate. Ryans baskets were involved in eight of his team’s 17 assists.

“Tom is a consistent scorer,” Eagles head coach Ryan Converse said after the game. “This is something that he has worked to achieve and something that he has wanted to do for a long time.”

“It’s a dream come true,” Ryan said. “I have been working for this ever since my freshman year.”

Beekmantown’s Tom Ryan scored his 1,000th career point against AuSable Valley in a 61-58 victory Feb. 3.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

Chazy girls hockey set for frozen four CHAZY — The sist to Chelsea Guay in the third period, while Emily Raville scored in Chazy Lady Eagles the second period on assists from girls hockey team Waterbury and Peterson. jumped out to an early Christina Emery made 13 saves in lead less than four the win. minutes into its Upstate Girls Hockey Saranac Lake 2, Chazy 2 League quarterfinal game against AlexanThe Lady Red Storm made not have dria Bay Feb. 4. made the playoffs, but they were not They didn’t stop going to let the top seed in the tournathere. ment out of their house without givThe Eagles scored ing the Lady Chazy Eagles a scare. the first nine goals of Trailing 2-0 early in the third perithe game in a 9-1 victoChelsea Guay scored a goal in the Lady Eagles quarterfinal win over od, the Red Storm scored a pair of ry to send them to Alexandria Bay Feb. 4. goals, the second with just 35 seconds Massena for the semiPhoto by Tom Ripley left in regulation, to force a draw with final round on Feb. 11.

Jesse Huber scored the first of her two goals to open the the undefeated Eagles Feb. 1.

Emily Raville scored both of the goals for the Eagles, the first scoring at the 3:22 mark of the first period on assists from Ashley Terry and Sara LoTemplio. Huber scored her other coming as an unassisted tally in the first period and the second goal of the game to open the second period on assists from off assists from Bailey Waterbury and Amanda Peterson 4:19 into the third period.

LoTemplio and Alex Betrus.

Shannon Muldowney then opened the scoring for the Red LoTemplio also added a pair of goals to the offense, scoring her first in the opening period unassisted and her second Storm with 9:09 remaining in the period off assists from Alex Covet and Meadow Hackett. With 35 seconds remaining, Magearly in the third period on assists by Huber and Betrus.

Amanda Peterson scored the first of her two goals to cap gie Darrah, who entered the game as an extra attacker after goalie the scoring in the opening period on an assist from Bailey Wa- Erin Urquhart was pulled, scored the equalizer to send the game terbury, while scoring her second with less than a minute to into overtime, where the teams would remain tied.

Urquhart made 21 saves for the Red Storm, while Christina play in the second period on an assist from Betrus.

Alexis Guay added a goal in the second period and an as- Emery made 23 saves for the Eagles.

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CLINTONVILLE — They knew it was coming.

With a 51-39 lead at the end of the third quarter, the Beekmantown varsity boys basketball team had seen that their opponents, AuSable Valley, had plenty of experience when it came to coming back late.

Sure enough, the Patriots outscored the Eagles 19-10 in the final eight minutes, but a game-tying, buzzer-beating three-pointer from the hand of Ryan Lee went halfway through the rim, bounced around a couple of times and then popped out of the basket and to the ground, letting the Eagles escape with a 61-58 victory Feb. 3.

“We were expecting the run,” Eagles head coach Ryan Converse said after the game. “Basketball is a game of runs.

AuSable is a very good team. Tonight, we were tough enough to stave off the run and win.”

The Patriots, who had scored heart-stopping wins against Saranac and Saranac Lake in the week previous, again turned a 13-point fourth quarter deficit into a twopoint game with just 1:35 remaining in the fourth quarter.

However, the team missed four shots in the final minute, including the shot by Lee to tie the game after Keegan Ryan had hit the front end of a one-and-one to give the Eagles a three point lead.

“We got the looks, they didn’t fall,” Patriots head coach Jamie Douglass said after the game. “There is no give up in these guys and to get a performance like we did out of Ryan Lee off the bench on senior night was special. It was a team effort to get back into this game.”

The Eagles used a 18-2 run in the first and second quarters and an 11-2 run to end the first have with a 39-23 lead.

“We execute our offense in runs,” Converse said. “When we execute properly, anyone can get going.”

Against the Patriots, it was senior Tom Ryan, who scored 11 of the team’s 13 points in their opening run and seven of the Eagles nine fourth quarter points en route to surpassing the 1,000-career point plateau.

“We were looking for a chance to get going, and that run kept the energy up,” said Ryan. “We knew we had a chance if we could handle the press, and our guards did a great job tonight doing that.”

Ryan ended with 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocked shots, while Brother Keegan Ryan scored nine points to go with eight rebounds, including the final point of the game after having previously missed on the front end of a one-and-one attempt.

“I had the same thing happen in Moriah where I missed on my first chance and then hit the next time up,” Keegan said. “The last time on the line, I was just thinking that there was no way I was going to let my brother score his 1,000th point in a loss.”

Foster Ebersole added 10 points and five assists, including two key three-pointers in the third quarter, while Tyler Frennier scored nine points and recorded three steals. Devon Anderson added four points and six rebounds.

For the Patriots, TJ Burl scored 24 of his 28 points in the second half, as he and Brody Douglas scored all but two of the team’s 19 fourth quarter points. Burls added 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and four blocked shots to the Patriots effort, while Douglas scored 16 points to fo with four steals.

Jordan Coolidge scored eight points to go with five assists and four steals, with Connor Manning adding four points and 10 rebounds and Lee scoring two points to go with seven offensive rebounds and two steals.

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Girls varsity basketball NCCS 69, Saranac Lake 41 The Lady Cougars used a 197 second quarter to move ahead of the Lady Red Storm Feb. 3.

Katrina Garrand scored 17 points to go with nine steals and five assists, while Bianca Grimshaw scored 10 points, Rachelle Barcomb scored nine points, Chelsey Brooks scored eight points to go with nine steals and five assists, Paige Southwick and Kayla Dragoon scored six points, Justine Rabideau and Megan Boumil scored four points, Allie Cartier scored three points and Katie Blair scored two points.

Shauna Manning scored 17 points for the Red Storm, while Jackie Cummings and Marissa Farmer had seven points and the duo of Jazzmyn Tuthill and Megan Kilroy scored five points.

Boys varsity hockey eight points, Kaitlyn Hardman scored seven points, Morgan O’Connell, Morgan Maye and Lauren Myers scored six points, Kristen Keysor scored four points and Becka Horton scored three points.

Tiffany Provost scored eight points for the Bobcats, while Jillian Scott scored six points, Katelynn King scored three points and Rachel Wilson scored two.

Chateaugay 57, Chazy 23

Sarah Babbie Makes two on a breakaway layup.

Chateaugay used a 20-1 run in the opening quarter to get past the Lady Eagles Feb. 4.

Olivia Seymour scored 13 points to pace the Eagles, while Megan Reynolds scored five points and Amber Polomsky scored four points.

Photo by Justin Prue

Seton 56, NAC 19

AVCS 60, Beekmantown 31

The Lady Knights jumped out to a 22-4 lead in beating the Lady Bobcats Jan. 31.

Kate Schofield scored 15 points for the Knights, while Megan Tedford scored eight points, Stephanie Egan scored seven points, Lyndale Nephew scored six points, Kerry Cannon scored five points Eva Zalis and Cara Chapman scored four points and Ashlee Fairchild scored two points.

Jillian Scott scored nine points for the Bobcats, while Heather Kingsolver scored five points, Jesslin Golovach scored three points and Katelynn King scored two points.

The Lady Patriots used a 31-10 first half to beat the Lady Eagles Feb. 4.

Alexis Coolidge led the Patriots with 20 points in the game, while Kayla Taylor scored 13 points, Alexis Facteau scored 12 points, Cammy Keyser scored seven points, Alex Casey scored three points and Savannah Douglas scored two points.

Shannon Ryan scored 12 points for the Eagles, while Emily Anderson and Nicole Shepler scored six points, Grace Kelly scored three points and the duo of Michelle Cressey and Melissa Offman scored two points.

PHS 57, Seton 19

NCCS 77, Lake Placid 35 The Lady Cougars jumped out to a 29-7 lead after the first quarter and did not look back in beating the Lady Blue Bombers Feb. 4.

Katrina Garrand paced the Cougars with 20 points, six assists, five rebounds and four steals, while Rachelle Barcomb added 14 points, Chelsey Brooks scored 12 points, Paige Southwick scored eight points, Justine rabideau scored seven points, Bianca Grimshaw scored six points and Megan Plattsburgh's Brin Keyser makes the breakaway and shoots for two.

Boumil scored four points.

Photo by Justin Prue Mackenzie Kemmerer scored 17 points for the Blue Bombers, while Megan Riley scored 16 points and Ayla Thompson score two points.

The Lady Hornets scored a 10-1 opening quarter and a 215 third quarter to score a win against the Lady Knights Feb. 4.

Marle Curle led the Hornets with 18 points, while Emily Manchester scored 11 points, Brin Kesyer, Kianna Dragoon and Olivia Carlsson scored eight point and the duo of Justine Rotz and Jackie Moore scored two points.

Lyndale Nephew scored six points to pace the Knights, while Megan Tedford scored five points, with Kate Schofield and Eva Zalis scoring two points.

Chazy 41, Beekmantown 28

Saranac 67, NAC 19 The Lady Chiefs held a 30-3 advantage after the first quarter of its win Feb. 4, against the Lady Bobcats.

Tori Phanuef scored 12 points to go with 13 rebounds in the win for the Chiefs, while Megan Bowman scored 11 points, Stephanie Linder scored

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The Chazy Lady Eagles got 18 points from Olivia Seymour and 16 more from Megan Reynolds in beating their namesakes from Beekmantown Feb. 5.

Shannon Ryan scored 16 points in the loss for Beekmantown, while Grace Kelly and nicole Shepler each scored five points.

Tupper Lake and NCCS square off and get physical during last Fridays game at NCCS. Photo by Justin Prue

Saranac Lake 5, PHS 1 Kyle Dora and Grant Strack scored two goals apiece as the Red Storm beat the Hornets Jan. 31.

Strack scored the first goal of the game in the opening period on assists from Dora and Devin Darrah, while scoring his last goal with less than five minutes to play in the second period off assists from Nicholas Margo and Quinn Urquhart.

Dora scored a power play goal with less than a minute left in the opening period on assists by Darrah and Pat McHugh, while scoring his second goal with just over three minutes gone by in the second period on an unassisted tally.

Darrah closed the scoring for the Red Storm in the third period, with Dora and Dalton Demarco assisting.

Tyler O’Neill made 19 saves for the squad.

The Hornets got their lone tally from Marshall Maynard, who scored to tie the game at 1-1 in the first period off an assist from Alex Maston. Robbie Knowles turned aside 27 shots for the Hornets.

Beekmantown 6, Saranac Lake 3 The battle for the lead in the CVAC went in favor of the Eagles, as they double up the Red Storm Feb. 3.

Nathan Foster and Carter Frechette each scored two goals for the Eagles, while Brenden Carnright scored an equal strength tally and Austin Bradish added an empty net goal.

Brett Carnright tallied three assists for the Eagles, while Brandon Buska, Brett Giroux, Brenden Carnright, Josh Barriere and Frechette also tallied assists. Kyle McCarthy made six saves.

Devin Darrah scored two of the Red Storms three goals, while Kyle Dora scored the third, assisted by Darrah and Dalton Demarco. Nicholas Margo

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and Pat McHugh also had assists, while Tyler O’Neill stopped 29 shots.

NCCS 1,Tupper Lake 0 Reese Tucker scored with less than two minutes to play in the opening period as the Cougars scored a shutout win over the Lumberjacks Feb. 4.

Alex Duffy and James Guay assisted on the only goal of the game, while Cody Gnass made 13 saves for the shutout and Marcus Richer made 29 saves for the Lumberjacks.

Lake Placid 4, NCCS 2 Alex Kulina and Ryan Meyer scored in the opening quarter as the Blue Bombers got past the Cougars Feb. 5.

Kulina scored a goal on assists from Keegan Barney and Hunter Thompson, while Willie Kane assisted for Meyer.

Barney added a goal in the second period off an assist from Troy Jacques, while Dustin Jacques assisted on a goal

by Dillon Savage.

Liam McDonough (Reese Tucker) and Matt Lettourneau (Alex Duffy) scored for the Cougars.

Dylan Aldridge made 15 saves in the win for the Bombers, while Cody Gnass made 19 saves.

Beekmantown 6, SGF 1 Six different players tallied goals as the Eagles cruised past South Glens Falls Feb. 5.

Jordan Barriere (Brenden Carnright, Frank Buska), Brenden Carnright (Carter Fechette, Brett Carnright), Frechette (Brett and Brenden Carnright), Cole Carter (Shayne Peterson, Austin Bradish), Tavon Ford-Relation (Frank Buska, Brandish) and Dereck Flemming (Kyle Bisonette, Jordan Barriere) all scored in the win for the Eagles, while Kyle McCarthy and Allan Bray combined for 14 saves in the net.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Saranac takes part in Dartmouth Relays

SARANAC — The Saranac High School indoor track team took part in the Dartmouth Relays in early January, competing with several Northeastern state athletes.

The Saranac boys 4x400 meter relay set a school record of 3:38:08, and placed seventh out of 24 teams. The relay team was made up of Micah Patterson, Casey Jackson, Jake Martindale, and Brandon Bushey.

John Brown placed 11th in the high jump out of 26 contenders. Jake Spear placed ninth out of 17 athletes in the triple jump.

Maxine Rock placed 22nd out of 93 runners in the 300 meters. Alex Farrington placed 36th out of 76 in the 55-meter hurldes.

Tiffany Helms placed 55th out of 97 in the 55-meter dash.

Fitness center open to community

BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Fitness Center is currently open to district residents Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Those wishing to use the fitness center must have proof of residency and completed waivers to attend an orientation session.

New member registration will be held Saturday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. For more information contact director Shana Hileman at hileman.shana@bcsdk12.org.

Frostbite Run to be held this Sunday

ROUSES POINT — The Northern Lights Track Club and the Rouses Point Fire Department will host the 2011 5K Frostbite Run Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12 p.m.

Race-day registration is $15 and $50 for a family of four or more.

Registration will be held at the Rouses Point Fire Department, 40 Lake St., from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

For more information, contact Gerry or Mary at 297-2192.

CVAC competition this Sunday

SARANAC — The Champlain Valley Athletic Conference cheerleading competition will be held at Saranac High School this Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Volleyball dates set

PERU — The Peru Adult Coed Volleyball program will meet Feb. 14, 17, 21, 24, and 28.

The cost is $1 per person. For more information, contact Mike Patnode at 643-6626.

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Beekmantown sweeps at bowling championships The Beekmantown boys and girls bowling teams hit for the most pins in sweeping the CVAC championship match Feb. 5.

The Eagles finished 198 pins ahead of second place Peru on the boys side and 618 pins in front of runner-up Peru on the girls side.

Saranac, Beekmantown B, Northeastern Clinton, AuSable Valley, Ticonderoga, Plattsburgh, Willsboro and Peru B rounded out the top 10 for the boys, while Plattsburgh, NCCS, Saranac, Ticonderoga, AuSable Valley and Willsboro rounded out the top eight for the girls teams.

Beekmantown 10, Peru 0 Peru 4, Beekmantown 0 AJ Brunet led the Eagles to a Champlain Valley Athletic Conference Championship with a 735 (279) series against the Indians Jan. 31.

Mike Deyo added a 696 (244) series, while Andrew Roberts rolled a 681 (256) series, Cody Watts rolled a 662 (224) series, Matt Dwyer rolled a 645 (236) series, Eric LaBonte rolled a 643 (223) series, Austin Delisle rolled a 637 (243) series, Ryan Douglas rolled a 632 (258) series and Adam Stuart rolled a 609 (214) series for the Eagles boys team, while Taylor Lavalley rolled a 563 (212) se-

ries and Harley Wells rolled a 511 (211) series for the girls.

Britany Bushey rolled a 521 (184) series to lead the Lady Indians past the Eagles, while Jonathan Bowman rolled a 691 (259) series and Joey Guido added a 663 (229) series for the boys team.

Saranac 10, PHS 0 PHS 3, Saranac 1 Ben Alberry finished one pin shy of 700 with a 699 (258) series to led the Chiefs to a boys sweep, while Allison Beebe rolled a 522 (196) series to lead the Hornets to three wins on the girls lanes Jan. 31.

Jaques Simard added a 632 (239) series and Austin Postlethwait rolled a 606 (237) for the Chiefs boys team, while Ashley Rock rolled a 537 (194) series for the girls team.

Jonas Miller rolled a 632 (245) series for the Hornets.

NCCS 9, Moriah 1 NCCS 4, Moriah 0 Chris Kokes rolled a 492 (172) series to lead the Cougars boys team to nine wins and Aleigha McGoldrick rolled a 467 (212) series to lead the girls team in a sweep of the

Vikings Jan. 31.

Landon Gosselin added a 476 (187) series for the Cougars.

Willsboro 7, Beekmantown 3 Willsboro 3, Beekmantown 1 Tyler Bridge rolled a 572 (214) series to lead the Warriors boys team and Alyson Arnold rolled a 484 (178) series for the girls as Willsboro scored wins over the Eagles Feb. 1.

Dakoda Latford added a 551 (200) series for the Warriors, while Adam Robare rolled a 544 (211) series and Jeff Bigelow rolled a 515 (198) series for the boys, while Gabi Yeager added a 404 (155) series for the girls team.

AJ Brunet rolled a 580 (223) series for the Eagles boys team, while Eric LaBonte added a 573 (225) series, Ryan Douglas rolled a 548 (225), Adam Stuart rolled a 538 (182) series, Austin Delisle rolled a 514 (215) series, Cody Watts rolled a 511 (191) series and Matt Dwyer rolled a 192 high game, while Makayla Long rolled a 491 (176) series, Harley Wells rolled a 450 (172) series and Taylor Lavalley rolled a 163 high game for the girls team.

Varsity wrestling Peru 69, NAC 9 Arik Robinson added another accomplishment to a resume that already reads like a novel: Peru all-time wins leader.

The senior wrestler and three-time defending state champion scored his 173rd career win with a forfeit win at 112 against NAC Feb. 3, breaking the previous mark of 172 set by Joe Millett.

Along with Robinson, Patrick “Pappy” Hogan scored his 163rd career win with a third period pin at 130, moving into third place on the Peru wins list.

Josh Wright started the dual meet for Peru with a second period pin at 140, while Brandon Moore scored a 7-5 decision at 160, Brandon Allen scored a 4-2 decision at 171 and Colby Way scored a 7-5 victory at 189.

Mike Riley notched a first period pin for six of the Bobcats points at 215, while Scott Kellett scored a 6-4 decision to give NAC their other three points at 96.

Peru returned to the winners side of the ledger after that, as Kyler Agoney scored a pin seven seconds into the second period at 103, Alex Pugh scored a second period pin at 119 and Jacob Goodeau scored a second period pin at 125.

Beekmantown 52, Saranac 16 Beekmantown 76, AVCS 6 Nick Bushey, Hayden Head and Brandon Jaubut each had two wins in a pair of dual meets for the Eagles against the Chiefs and Patriots Feb. 4.

Bushey scored a 4-2 sudden victory win over Ben Perry in his first match at 189, set-

ting up a potential showdown and match of the night as the two may meet again at the Section VII championships on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Bushey also Patrick “Pappy” Hogan and the Peru Indians are the favorites to win the Section VII scored a pin wrestling tournament Feb. 12. The winners in each weight class earn a trip to Albany and against the the NYSPHSAA championship matches.

Patriots.

Shawn Lagraves, Cody Gillette, Trevor Goddeau and Ryan Guynup all scored wins PHS 108, AVCS 63 for the Chiefs, while Jordan Bouyea scored a PHS 107, AVCS 59 pin for the Patriots.

Boys varsity swimming

NAC wins Lowell tourney, Thompson scores solo title Scott Kellett, Justin Kellett and Mike Riley all finished atop the podium as the Bobcats scored a first place victory at the Jason Lowell Tournament in Jericho, Vt. David Thompson of AuSable Valley also finished the event with a perfect record as the Patriots finished in 12th place.

Max Marte and Caleb Sample finished in third place for the Bobcats, while Matt Carter, Matt Bryer and Matt Lashway finished in fourth place and Brandon Edwards finished in sixth place.

For the Patriots, Kodie Simpson added a third place finish while Dan Papa and Matt LaMere finished in sixth place.

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Mats Dahmen scored victories in the 100 butterfly individually and in the 200 medley, 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle relay events as the Hornets beat the Patriots Feb. 1.

Nate Leopard added wins in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay and 200 freestyle relay for the Hornets.

Hank McCormick won the 100 breaststroke for the Patriots, while Ben Ford won the 500 freestyle.

In a return engagement on Feb. 4, Dahmen again picked up four wins, including the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 400 free relay and 200 medley relay.

For the Patriots, Ford scored wins in the 100 backstroke, while McCormick was atop the podium in the 500 freestyle and the 100 breaststroke.

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Boys varsity basketball Beekmantown 64, Moriah 58 The Eagles jumped out to a seven point lead after the first quarter in beating the Vikings Jan. 31.

Tom Ryan scored 16 points in the win while battling an illness, while Keegan Ryan scored 16 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, Devon Anderson scored 15 points, with Tyler Frennier and Foster Ebersole scoring six points.

Peru 50, Seton 25 The Indians used a 30-13 second half to pull away from the Knights Jan. 31.

Dan Caron scored 12 points to pace the Indians offense, while Will Flynn scored 10 points, Taylor Spear scored eight points and Joe Mazzella scored seven points.

Carson Hynes scored 15 points for the Knights, with Eddie LaRow scoring nine points.

AVCS 56, Saranac Lake 50 The Red Storm rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to force overtime against the Patriots Feb. 1, but were unable keep he momentum in overtime as the Patriots clinched a share of the CVAC Division II title.

Saranac 73, NAC 34

Brody Douglas led the Patriots with 16 points to go with 14 rebounds, while Jordan Cooldige scored 15 points, TJ Burl added 14 points and 17 rebounds and Connor Manning scored 11 points to go with 10 rebounds.

Benioko Harris scored 16 points to go with 10 rebounds for the Red Storm, while CJ Stewart added 16 points, Forrest Morgan scored seven points, Austin McDonough and Zach Buckley scored four points and Sean Lanigan scored three points.

The Chiefs took a 27-3 lead after the first quarter and pulled away for the win Feb. 3.

Zach Vaughn scored 12 points to lead the Chiefs, while Ryan Kerner scored 11 points and Joe Tobin scored 10 points.

Colby Sayah scored 11 points for the Bobcats, who got nine points from Tyler Smith, six points from Cameron Garrand and four points from Craig Gardner.

PHS 69, NAC 22

PHS 64, Seton 15

The Hornets used a 27-0 first quarter and a 48-3 halftime lead to cruise past the Bobcats Feb. 1.

Kyle LaPoint led the Hornets with 21 points, while Justin Curtis scored eight points, with Ethan Votraw and Andrew Favor scoring six points.

Colby Sayah scored 15 points for the Bobcats, while Cameron Garrand scored three points and Tyler Smith scored two points.

A 22-4 first quarter gave the Hornets a commanding lead in its Feb. 3 win against the Knights.

Kyle LaPoint scored 13 points in the win, while Justin Curtis scored 10 points and Ethan Votraw and Andrew Favor scored nine points.

Moriah 49, Peru 41 The Vikings used a 13-5 fourth quarter to score a win against the Indians Feb. 3.

Tim Remillard scored 14 points for the Indians, while Kyle Carter and Will Flynn scored eight points, Dan Caron scored five points and Joe Mazzella scored four points.

Willsboro 57, ELCS 43 The Warriors won every quarter, and thus, won the game against the Lions Feb. 4.

Clay Sherman led the Warriors with 15 points in the game, while Brandon Bertrand scored 10 points, Alex Hamel scored eight points, Clayton Cross scored seven points, John Pollock scored six points, Nick Ball scored five points, Cody Sayward scored three points and Dakota Sayward one.

The Week Ahead in Sports The following high school varsity games, meets and other sports matchups are scheduled for next week: Girls Hockey State Semifinals

T u e ssd day, Feb. 22

SARANAC LAKE Girls Basketball at BEEKMANTOWN 5:30p

SARANAC Girls Basketball at PLATTSBURGH 5:30p SETON Girls Basketball at MORIAH 5:30p NCCS Girls Basketball at PERU 7p

S a tu t u r d a yy,, F e b . 1 2 Wrestling Sectionals Girls Hockey State Finals Boys Swimming Sectionals SARANAC Boys Hockey and BEEKMANTOWN 7p

T u e ssd day, Feb. 15 SETON Boys Basketball at TICONDEROGA 5:30p SARANAC Boys Basketball at BEEKMANTOWN 5:30p BEEKMANTOWN Boys Hockey at LAKE PLACID 6:30p

SARANAC LAKE Boys Basketball at PERU 7p NCCS Boys Basketball at PLATTSBURGH 7p

W e d n e sd s da y , F e b . 1 6 NCCS Hockey vs. PLATTSBURGH at PLATTSBURGH STATE TBA BEEKMANTOWN Girls Basketball at SARANAC 5:30p

TICONDEROGA Girls Basketball at SETON 5:30p PLATTSBURGH Boys Hockey at NCCS 6:30p PLATTSBURGH Girls Basketball at NCCS 7p

Basketball Sectionals Hockey Sectional Quarterfinals

F r i d a y, y, Feb. 25

KEENE VALLEY — The 2011 Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival will be held March 5-6. For more information, visit www.mountaineer.com.

Free Zumba begins March 16 PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Youth Bureau is offering free Zumba classes every Wednesday from March 16 to April 6, in the Old Courthouse Building, 133 Margaret St., second floor meeting room, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Participants must be ages 14 to 21 and must register by 4 p.m. the day of the class.

Participants should dress comfortably and wear proper athletic footwear. To register or for further information, contact the Youth Bureau at 565-4750.

PLATTSBURGH — Matthew Raudenbush of Team Denim for the Weekenders League at North Bowl Lanes, rolled a 300 game Jan. 22.

S a tu t u r d a yy,, F e b . 2 6 Wrestling States Gymnastics States

Tuesday, March 1

Indoor Track NYSPHAA State Meet

Bowling States Hockey Finals

Tuesday, March 8

F r i d a yy,, M a r c h 4

Girls Basketball Regionals

W e d n e ssd day, March 9 Basketball Regionals

S a tu t u r d a yy,, M a r c h 1 2 Hockey States at Utica

BOWLING HOME GAMES: PERU, SARANAC, PLATTSBURGH, BEEKMANTOWN — NORTH BOWL LANES; MORIAH, TICONDEROGA — ADIRONDACK LANES; WILLSBORO — WILLSBORO BOWLING CENTER; NCCS — BOWL MART; AUSABLE — RIVERSIDE BOWLING LANES. HOCKEY HOME GAMES: BEEKMANTOWN, SARANAC — AMERI-CAN NORTH SPORTS CENTER; NCCS — ROUSES POINT CIVIC CENTER; PLATTSBURGH — PLATTSBURGH STATE FIELD HOUSE; CHAZY — SCOTTS MEMORIAL RINK. (ALL OTHER SPORTS AT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS.)

Check with your respective school’s athletic director’s office for schedule changes. Times not shown are also available through athletic director’s offices.

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Ski fest March 5-6

Raudenbush bowls 300

Wrestling States Hockey Sectional Semifinals

Boys Basketball Finals Hockey Regional s

CLINTONVILLE — AuSable Valley peewee wrestling practices will now be held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the AuSable Valley Wrestling Room.

ST. ALBANS, Vt. — Brandon Bessette-Agnew, 17, Plattsburgh, took first place in the Frostbite 450 Archery Tournament, Jan. 29.

He scored 445 out of 450.

W e d n e sd s da y , F e b . 2 3

S a ttu urday, March 5

Wrestling practice change

Bessette-Agnew places first

Girls Basketball Sectionals

Girls Basketball Finals

CHAZY — The Chazy Boys and Girls State Championship Soccer Banquet will be held Sunday, March 6 at the Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall. Tickets are $20, and can be purchased until Feb. 18. To purchase, call Rosemary at 846-7865, Jenny at 593-5969, Maryann at 846-7345, or Mary at 572-7185.

PLATTSBURGH — Public skating will be held at the Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Feb. 13, 19, and 27.

Admission is $2 for the public. Skates rentals are available.

S a tu t u r d a yy,, F e b . 1 9 Track State Qualifiers GLENS FALLS Boys Hockey at BEEKMANTOWN 2p

Soccer banquet tickets on sale

Public skating upcoming

PERU Girls Basketball at SARANAC LAKE 7p

F r i d a y, y, Feb. 11

SPORTS BRIEFS

February 12 - 18, 2011

Denpubs Game of The Week The Lake Placid v. Schroon Lake varsity boys basketball game is online! Watch by going to denpubs.com, clicking the Extra! Extra!! link and going to DenpubsTV.

Next week: Section VII wrestling championships

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(All events hosted in Plattsburgh unless otherwise stated.)

Friday.Feb.11.

BOOKMOBILE STOPS. Bright Beginnings, 62 Northern Ave., Plattsburgh, 1-1:30 p.m.; Pine Harbour, 15 New Hampshire Road, 1:35-2:30 p.m.; Lake Forest, Plattsburgh, 2:35-3 p.m.; South Acres Mobile Home Park, 16 Sonya Way, Plattsburgh, 3:30-4 p.m.

“I AM SAM.” North Country Center for Independence, 102 Sharron Ave., 1-3 p.m.

CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

OPEN FAMILY SWIM NIGHT. Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. 5626860. $2.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4 Palmer St., 7-8 p.m.

“NEVER GIVE UP: THE STORY OF LAVINIA BELL.” Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, 7 p.m.

DAMAGED GOODS PERFORMS. Great Adirondack Soup Company, 24 Oak St., 7:30 p.m.

561-6408.

Saturday.Feb.12.

VALENTINE’S DINNER/DANCE. Moose Lodge, 90 Sharron Ave., 6-8 p.m. $30. 563-5632

by Feb. 9.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

FIRST ANNUAL RING GIRL CONTEST FINALS. Therapy Nightclub and Sports Lounge, 14 Margaret St., 7-10 p.m. Second of two qualifying rounds to be ring girl at Friday Night Fights in Burlington, Vt., Feb. 25. 561-2041.

SECOND SATURDAY CINEMA’S VIEWING OF AN ACCLAIMED FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4 Palmer St., 7 p.m.

561-6920 or uuaplattsburgh.com for title.

ALL AGES SHOW WITH COUGHING FIT, DEVIANT LONERS, TRINITY PARK RADIO, WITHERED REMAINS. 30 Marion St., 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday.Feb.13.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST. Elks Lodge 621, 56 Cumberland Ave., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults, $8; children, $5.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 561-8142.

Monday.Feb.14.

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VALENTINE’S DAY OBSERVED. SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

Court St., 6:30 p.m.

OPEN FAMILY SWIM NIGHT. Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. 5626860. $2.

BACK, AND MARCO POLIO PERFORMS. ROTA,19 Clinton St., 7 p.m. $3-5.

Tuesday.Feb.15.

S a t u rd r da y . F e b . 1 9 .

BOOKMOBILE STOPS. Saranac Town Hall, 3662 Route 3, Saranac, 1-1:45 p.m.; Cadyville Fire House, 2122 Route 3, Cadyville, 2-2:30 p.m.; Roderick Rock Senior Housing, 2025 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Morrisonville Post Office, 1934 Route 22B, Morrisonville, 3:40-4:15 p.m.

TRIVIA NIGHT. Geoffrey's Pub, 5453 Peru St., 8 p.m 561-3091.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

NORTH COUNTRY SQUARES DANCE CLUB MEETS. Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. Caller Stuart Summers and cuer Carl Trudo. 561-7167 or 4922057.

FOREVER ENDEVER AND LONG CAT PERFORMS. Cheechako Taco, 87 Margaret St., 8:30 p.m. $5.

BOOKMOBILE STOPS. Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., Plattsburgh, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Vilas Home, 61 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, 1-1:45 p.m.; Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh, between senior apartments, 2-2:30 p.m.; Pine Rest Trailer court, Treadwells Mills, 3:15-3:45.

JOURNEY INTO READING. Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

FAMILY ICE SKATING. Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5626860.

TUNES AND TRIVIA WITH DJ GARY PEACOCK. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 5-8 p.m.563-2222 KIDS ARCHERY NIGHT. Gander Mountain, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 6-7 p.m. 562-6860.

KARAOKE WITH BEN BRIGHT AND ASHLEY KOLLAR. Olive Ridley's, 37 Court St., 8 p.m. 3242200.

Wednesday.Feb.16.

DR. RICK DAVIES AND SUNY PLATTSBURGH MAMBO COMBO PERFORM. Olive Ridley’s 37 Court St., 8-10 p.m. 324-2200.

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BOOKMOBILE STOPS . Port Kent Post Office, 31 First St., 1:30-2 p.m.; Keeseville Country Gardens, Hill Street, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Curtains, Curtains, Curtains parking lot, 24 Rectory St., Clintonville, 3-3:30 p.m.; Ada Court, Cliff Haven, 4:154:45 p.m.

TEENS AND TWEENS LIBRARY CLUB. Plattsburgh Public Library Auditorium, 19 Oak St., 3-4:30 p.m. 563-0921.

JOURNEY INTO READING. Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

TUNES AND TRIVIA WITH DJ GARY PEACOCK. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 5-8 p.m.563-2222 CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. Best Western Inn at Smithfield, 446 Route 3, 5:30-7 p.m. 563-1000.

NONCHALANT GNOME GAMING SOCIETY. United Way of the Adirondacks, 45 Tom Miller Road, 7 p.m. www.gnomegaming.com KARAOKE WITH BEN BRIGHT AND ASHLEY KOLLAR. Olive Ridley's, 37 Court St., 8 p.m. 3242200.

Friday.Feb.18.

CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

GLENGARRY BHOYZ AND EAT.SLEEP.FUNK. PERFORM. Olive Ridley’s, 37

Sunday.Feb.20.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST. Elks Lodge 621, 56 Cumberland Ave., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults, $8; children, $5.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 561-8142.

JANINE SCHERLINE WITH KEY WINDS TRIO. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2 p.m.

Monday.Feb.21.

PRESIDENTS’ DAY OBSERVED. SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

Tuesday.Feb.22.

RSVP PERFORMS. Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., 11 a.m.

FAMILY ICE SKATING. Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5626860.

KIDS ARCHERY NIGHT. Gander Mountain, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 6-7 p.m. 562-6860.

TRIVIA NIGHT. Geoffrey's Pub, 5453 Peru St., 8 p.m 561-3091.

Wednesday.Feb.23.

FAMILY ICE SKATING. Plattsburgh State Field House, 167 Rugar St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 5626860.

ADULT ARCHERY NIGHT. Gander Mountain, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 6-7 p.m. 562-6860.

KLESSA, ADRIAN AARDVARK AND THE FABLED RESURRECTION, FOR THE KID IN THE

Thursday.Feb.24.

Friday.Feb.25.

DINOSAUR TRAIN STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES. Mountain Lake PBS, 1 Sesame St., 10 a.m. 563-9770 to register.

MOVIE, “MY LEFT FOOT.” North Country Center for Independence, 102 Sharron Ave., 1-3 p.m.

CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 561-8142.

OPEN FAMILY SWIM NIGHT. Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. 5626860. $2.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL WINTER CONCERT. E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh, 7:30 p.m. 5612283.

North Country Food Co-op, 25 Bridge St., 7 p.m.

THE GREAT CHERNESKY WITH SPECIAL GUEST HIGH ‘N DRY PHILLY PHILLIPS. Cheechako Taco, 87 Margaret St., 8:30 p.m. $10.

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Sunday.Feb.27.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST. Elks Lodge 621, 56 Cumberland Ave., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults, $8; children, $5.

ED SCHENK PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 561-8142.

BEARTOWN FAMILY NIGHT. Ski Area, 5-8 p.m. 562-6860.

Monday.Feb.28.

SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

Thursday.March.3.

JOURNEY INTO READING. Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

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BEN BRIGHT AND ASHLEY KOLLAR. Olive Ridley's, 37 Court St., 8 p.m. 324-2200.

Friday.March.4.

CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437.

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OPEN FAMILY SWIM NIGHT. Wellness Center at PARC, 295 New York Road, 7-9 p.m. 5626860. $2.

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By Mike Peluso Across 1 Hale 7 Powerful Chevys, for short 13 Fall bloomers 19 Newtonian concern 21 Unrestricted 22 1939 retiree who said “Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth” 23 “Most Difficult Woman” pageant winner’s title?

25 Establish a new foothold 26 Weasel cousin 27 Nashville-to-Louisville dir.

28 Laced 29 Stacks like Tupperware 30 Alberta native 32 Playground retort 34 Middle x or o 35 What Nadia Comaneci gave her Olympic opponents?

41 Paparazzi, briefly 45 Too violent, maybe 46 Baby in blue 47 Final Four org.

49 Eliza’s mentor, to Eliza 50 Urged (on) 51 Nite times 53 Compete 54 Soup legume 56 Former Cub slugger 57 Batch of itch reliever?

60 Sales __ 61 Angry with 64 Sm., med. or lge.

65 T-man or G-man 66 __Kosh B’Gosh 67 3 Musketeers relative 70 Old photo tone 72 Anglican church officials 74 Zeta follower 75 Likely

76 77 78 79 83 87 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 99 102 103 106 107 109 110 111 116 118 121 122 123 124 125 126

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

In bed, maybe Parson’s house Thrice due Native American Washington baseballer?

Hall of Famer Sandberg Luther contemporary Hall & Oates, e.g.

Fail to take the heat?

Smudge “... __ forgive those who trespass ...”

Large-screen format Part of una semana Egotist’s array Like buffalo, red meatwise Timeless witticism?

Golf hole meas.

Verbally insistent Royal display Speed, for a running back Actress Petty White wine apéritif “The Thorn Birds” and others Conspicuous terrain features Deal between thugs?

Thrilled 2,000 pounds 1962 World’s Fair site Kobe mat Walk in the park A player might be cut after one Down Tire holders Taking care of business Cancún kiss Bear up there Sutured “Tool Man” Taylor of TV Ming artifact Aliens, for short Acting like one has something to hide

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9

10 Shinbones 11 2010 panelist with Kara, Randy and Simon 12 Luges, e.g.

13 Cabinet dept.

14 Handled 15 What black clouds do 16 Restrictions on Cupid?

17 Funny one 18 PD ranks 20 Sleep ailment 24 Linear, briefly 31 Claret, e.g.

33 German grandpa 35 “__ bien!”

36 Sum preceder?

37 Bothers 38 Cooks, in a way 39 Genesis victim 40 __ Nostra 42 Chlorine or iodine 43 Starting Miami quarterback in three straight ’70s Super Bowls 44 Graceful women 47 One of a reptilian comics quartet 48 2.0 GPA component, probably 51 French card game 52 Wine holder 53 Middle of a boast 55 James and Jones 58 Syrup source 59 Molson competitor 62 Eastern counters 63 Chloe’s love 67 Maguey plant liquor 68 Order to relax 69 Number in an Amtrak report?

70 Iowa’s __ City 71 NE Nevada county or its seat 73 Skin-related 77 Adjusted opening?

80 Old vitamin bottle abbr.

81 Islamic leader 82 Semimonthly tide 84 Polite backwoods response 85 Alliance formed under HST 86 Once, once 88 Subject of a “Rigoletto” duet 91 Afternoon TV idol 94 “Jersey Shore” airer

95 Flagrante __: in the act of committing the offense 96 Rear in Liverpool 98 Look up to 99 Grammar student, at times 100 DeMille specialty 101 Pamplona runners 104 “Stand and Deliver” star 105 Mean something 107 Create a distraction dur-

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ing, maybe Toni Morrison novel __ Ration: dog food Culturally affected Castilian cat Anti-Patriot Act org.

Ignore a Time change?

Reagan era prog.

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This Month in History - FEBRUARY 12th - Women in the Utah Territory win the right to vote. (1870) 15th - The Post Office uses adhesive postage stamps for the first time. (1842) 16th - NBC TV begins it’s first nightly newscast. (1948) 18th - Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published.(1885)

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Clinton County Court sentencings PLATTSBURGH — The following sentencings, furnished by the Clinton County District Attorney’s office, were recently recorded in Clinton County Court.

Steven Parrott, 19, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal possession stolen property, aggravated driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Parrott was sentenced to one to three years in prison and ordered to pay fines, DNA sample fee, surcharges and restitution.

Jason Kozilsky, 26, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to a Class E felony DWI, operating a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions and speed in zone. Kozilsky was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to install an ignition interlock device. He was further ordered to pay fines, surcharges and fees.

Ryan Ledwith, 27, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. Ledwith was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation, and 100 hours community service. He was further ordered to pay restitution, surcharges and fees.

Bradley Hathaway, 27, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to Class E felony DWI, first-degree aggravate unlicensed op-

Death Notices Paul Doty, 72 JONESBORO — Paul Doty, 72, passed away Jan. 21, 2011. Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Chapel, which was also in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Jonesboro City Cemetery.

Edward A. Schork, 55 CLOVERDALE, CALIF. — Edward A. Schork, 55, passed away Jan. 25, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 3 at Notre Dame Church. Burial will be held at Notre Dame Cemetery in the spring.

Arrangements are with Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Home, Malone.

Jonathan P. Morse, 35 MORRISONVILLE — Jonathan P. Morse, 35, passed away Jan. 25, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru. Arrangements were with Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru.

Clifford Backman Jr., 73 TICONDEROGA — Clifford Harold “Charlie” Backman Jr., 73, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. Funeral services were Jan. 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ticonderoga. Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Iantha S. Papero, 92 PERU — Iantha Shelden Papero, 92, passed away Jan. 26, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at the Hamilton Funeral Home Chapel, Peru, which were also in charge of arrangements.

al services were held Feb. 2 at St. Augustine’s Church, Peru. Arrangements were in care of his family.

Jamie P. Clark, 75 FLORIDA — Jamie Paul Clark, 75, passed away Jan. 28, 2011. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Church, Essex.

Raymond E. Slater, 48 NISKAYUNA — Raymond E. Slater, 48, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. Funeral services will be held in the spring with the burial.

Ethel M. Dupree, 89

Nancy E. Clegg, 95

ELLENBURG CENTER — Ethel M. Dupree, 89, passed away Jan. 27, 2011.

Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at St. Edmund’s Church, Ellenburg. Burial will be held in the spring at the parish cemetery. Arrangements are with R.W. Walker Funeral Home, Plattsburgh.

PLATTSBURGH — Nancy Evenson Clegg, 95, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Robert R. Hamilton, 64 PERU — Robert Ralph “Chip” Hamilton, 64, passed away Jan. 27, 2011. Funer-

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eration and unlawful possession of marijuana. Hathaway was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and 75 hours community service. He was further ordered to install an ignition interlock device and pay related fines surcharges and a crime victim fee.

Angel Rodriguez, 41, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to Class E felony DWI. Rodriguez was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison, had his license revoked and ordered to install an ignition interlock device. He was further ordered to pay fines, surcharges, restitution and a DNA sample fee.

Gregory O’Connell, 53, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. O’Connell was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison on each count to run concurrently. He was further ordered to pay fines, surcharges, restitution and a DNA sample fee.

Patrick Curry, 39, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to firstdegree aggravated unlicensed operation and misdemeanor DWI. Curry was sentenced to 5 years probation, alcohol evaluation and follow-up, and ordered to install an ignition interlock device. He was ordered to pay fines, surcharges and fees.

Michael Hebert, 43, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to

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Thomas F. Diaz, 67 SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Thomas Francis Diaz, 67, passed away Jan. 30, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville, S.C., which was also in charge of arrangements. Burial will be private.

three counts of third-degree burglary. Hebert was sentenced to 2 to 6 years on each count to run concurrent with other case and served an orders of protection. He was further ordered to pay fines, surcharges, restitution and a DNA sample fee.

Melanie Desso, 33, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor aggravated DWI and failure to keep right.

Desso was sentenced to one weekend in jail, 3 years probation and 50 hours community service. He was ordered to pay fines, surcharges and fees.

Steven Smith, 49, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to Class E felony DWI. Smith was sentenced to 5 years probation, 75 hours community service, and ordered to install an ignition interlock device. He was ordered to pay fines, surcharges and fees.

Shannon Bowen, 26, Plattsburgh, pleaded guilty to Class E felony aggravated DWI and wrong way on a one way street. Bowen was sentenced to 30 days in jail; 5 years probation, 50 hours community service and had her license revoked. She was further ordered to install an ignition interlock device and pay fines, surcharges and fees.

Andrea Hemingway, 29 KEESEVILLE — Andrea L. Hemingway, 29, passed away Jan. 30, 2011. Burial will be in the spring in the Peasleeville Cemetery. Arrangements are with Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru.

Victor Lefebvre Jr., 80 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — Victor F. Lefebvre Jr., 80, passed away Jan. 31, 2011. Funeral services and burial will take place in the spring at St. Peter ’s Church and cemetery. Arrangements are with Rossi Brothers Funeral Home, Youngstown.

Harry E. Mowry, 82 MOSCOW, Pa. — Harry E. Mowry, 82, passed away Jan. 31, 2011. Funeral services will be in the spring in Delaware, Ohio. Arrangements are with Duffy & Snowden Funeral Home, Moscow, Pa.

Edward Brousseau, 82 PEASLEEVILLE — Edward Brousseau, 82, passed away Jan. 31, 2011.

Funeral services were held Feb. 5 at the

Church of the Assumption , Redford.

Burial will be in the spring at St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Black Brook.

Arrangements are with Hamilton Funeral Home, Peru.

Monica E. Weston, 98 PORT HENRY — Monica Elizabeth (Ezzo) Weston, 98, passed away Feb. 1, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 4 at St. Patrick’s Church, Port Henry. Burial will be held in the spring at Union Cemetery, Port Henry. Arrangements are with Harland Funeral Home, Port Henry.

Gary W. King, 30 DENVER, Colo. — Gary William King, 30, passed away Feb. 1, 2011. Funeral services were held Feb. 8 at the Blessed John XXIII Newman Center, Plattsburgh.

Brown Funeral Home, Plattsburgh, was in charge of arrangements.

Ann M. Meehan, 58 CHAZY — Ann M. Meehan, 58, passed away Feb. 1, 2011. Funeral services will be held this summer at Sacred Heart parish, Chazy, and in Rugby, N.D.

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