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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Raghida Dergham came to the North Country from Lebanon to study at Plattsburgh State.

Today, she is a renowned journalist and one of the most powerful Arab women in the world.

“Plattsburgh got me thinking independently and was a major part of my education in the United States.”

Dergham, class of 1973, is a senior diplomatic correspondent for the London-

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Organizers protest use of out-of-state workers Protestors lobby for use of local employees on jobs

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Jeff Kellogg, left, and other organizers protest Plattsburgh State’s use of out-of-state workers on construction projects.

PLATTSBURGH — The rat stood more than 10 feet tall under the sun in front of Hudson Hall dormitories on Plattsburgh State's campus, red, beady eyes and sharp claws and teeth challenging anyone who passed.

Its message was simple: Stop hiring out-of-state workers and bring justice to local employees with labor agreements that ensure they are the ones taking home the pay check.

“We are trying to bring attention to the use of out-of-state workers at the state campus,” said Lee Eck, organizer for District Council No. 9 of the International Union of Painters

and Allied Trades.

“They don't invest their money here.”

Eck pointed out that generally the middle class send their children to state campuses, and they would like to talk to the university about project labor agreements. He said they are proven to save money and bring projects under schedule and budget.

“Once example is the Crown Point Bridge, which came both ahead of schedule and under budget,” Eck said. “We would like to see a Project Labor Agreement for the campus.”

Jeff Kellogg, an operating engineer representing crane operators, referenced the Crown Point Bridge too.

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Civil rights activist celebrated through song

By John Grybos

jgrybos@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — When talking about the famous civil rights activist, make sure you call him Dew-Boys, not DewBwah, said Dr. MaryNell Morgan.

The W.E.B. DuBois scholar ’s presentation brought to life with sung verse an essay from “The Souls of Black Folk,” where DuBois wrote on the significance of sorrow songs, sometimes called spiritual songs.

Morgan said songs make a direct connection to the ordinary folk who aren’t embroiled in philosophical and legal discussion. Through the medium of song, those people are likely to pay attention to the message and propagate it.

People who don’t think of themselves as having a singing voice will be swept up in the message.

And the people in her audience did respond generously to the songs Morgan sang out, though they didn’t know all of them. She closed with “Go Down Moses,” which though it

wasn’t included in DuBois’ essay was one of his favorites, said Morgan. It was apparently one of the audience’s favorites, too, as it got the loudest singing response of the evening.

DuBois passed rather poetically on the eve of the 1963 civil rights march on Washington, “as if he planned it that way,” said Morgan.

The local Underground Railroad Association helped bring the guest speaker to the college, said Board Member Peter Slocum.

“We don’t march to essays or books, we march to songs.”

DuBois wrote many works in his life. His incredible productivity and commitment to his cause are central to his prominence as an activist, she said.

The accomplished scholar rocketed through his higher education, earning his first bachelor ’s at Fiske well ahead of his classmates. He took Harvard by storm, earning his bachelor ’s there in two years and a doctorate in two more. He made history as an anthropologist, publishing a study of the

black people of Philadelphia, the first such study of a city population.

Another job title DuBois held was journalist.

He Dr. MaryNell Morgan sang sorrow songs to illustrate the felt prop- power of song to carry a message.

Photo by John Grybos aganda pronounced by Morgan with a long O sound like propane — not the dirty word that people often make it out to be today — would be the deciding factor in ending racism. All that was needed was for people to know about lives and struggles of black people and discrimination would end. That wasn’t as successful as he’d hoped, and later he decided action was as important as words.

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stephen@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN — A family member of Makayla Provost was bullied.

That hurt a lot, said the Beekmantown Central School eighth grader.

“I wanted to change it.”

So she and other students created a bullying video that they submitted to a local contest and won first place.

Recently, The Safe Schools/Healthy Students project at Champlain Valley Educational Services announced the winners of the bullying prevention video contest. On Feb. 15, the three winners from Beekmantown High School and Elementary School and from CV-TEC were notified of their accomplishment in a series of surprise, prize-patrol events.

Safe Schools/Healthy Students is in its fourth year and last year created a task force against bullying that involved, police, the media, educators, and parents.

“They decided to sponsor this contest to build awareness against bullying,” said Wanda McQueen of CVES who oversees Safe Schools/Healthy Students. “We wanted to build awareness about bullying and prevent it in our schools.”

There’s too much bullying, she said, and if one student is

lost that is too many.

“We have had kids in our area attempt suicide.”

According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, nearly 30 percent, or 5.7 million children, are involved in bullying, as victims, perpetrators or both.

Obese children are 63 percent more likely to be targets of bullying. Gay youth are also significantly more likely to be bullied, while kids with disabilities are also at higher risk of being bullied.

About 71 percent of students report it as a problem.

“We need bystanders to stand up,” McQueen said. “We can’t do this without the kids, and we are asking them for help.”

McQueen urged parents to keep the door of communication open with their children. At times, they may have to be parents, and it might not be popular.

“No child is immune to this,” McQueen said. “It can happen anywhere.”

She hopes to do the contest annually.

The winners will participate in a March 7, red-carpet premier at Cumberland 12 Cinemas.

“I thought this would be a cool thing to do, and I want-

From left to right, winners from Beekmantown Central School, Jonathan Graziane, Makayla Provost and Monique LaBombard.

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ed to help out the community,” said Jonathan Graziane, a sophomore and part of the winning team at Beekmantown.

“Bullying is a worldwide problem,” said Monique LaBombard, a Beekmantown senior who was also on the first place team. “Everyone faces it, and it needs to be solved, and I thought doing this video would make an impact.”

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Trial program mulled for L.G. boat disinfection concept

In 2010, volunteers place mats designed to curb the spread of Asian Clams in Lake George.The Lake George Park Commission is considering a law requiring inspection of all boats. taminated.

Already, the Park Commission has a law in place that prohibits placing a boat in Lake George that bears any invasive species — but since the law doesn’t require every boat to be inspected, it doesn’t necessarily have any im-

pact on protecting the lake, environmentalists have argued. Also, because it includes no comprehensive inspection program nor remedial requirements, the law has little practical effect.

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Protest from page 1 “Project Labor Agreements ensure local workers are utilized,” he said.

Project Labor Agreements have been in use in the United States since the 1930s. They are a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project. Prior to work commencing, construction unions bargain rights to determine wage rates and benefits.

The terms of the agreement apply to all contractors and subcontractors who successfully bid on the project. Project Labor Agreements typically require that employees hired for the project are referred through union hiring halls.

“The local economy is hurt, and most importantly the workers, because they are not getting the work,” Eck said. “The work here went to St. Albans Glass from Vermont. Vermont doesn't even have prevailing wage laws, so their workers come over here and benefit from our laws.”

Kellogg said Project Labor Agreements are proven to work, and when they are not in place it costs taxpayers more money.

A 2009 study by Fred B. Kotler, Associate Director of the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, found that there is no evidence such

Lake George from widespread infestation and degradation, action is needed.

The fast spread of invasive plants and mussels in Lake Tahoe and Lake Mead have shown that it is far easier and 50 to 100 times cheaper to prevent invasives from taking hold in a lake versus trying to combat their propagation once they’ve become established.

The Lake George Association has been conducting a voluntary boat inspection program for two years.

During summer 2011, the LGA’s “Lake Stewards” at six boat launches inspected 8,584 boats for invasive species, removed suspicious specimens from 52 boats prior to launch, and educated over 19,000 people about the threats of invasive species.

Both the Lake George Vil-

lage Board and the Lake George Town Board have passed resolutions in support of a law requiring inspections of all boats placed in Lake George for the presence of invasive species, and mandatory decontamination by washing, if necessary.

The law would require marinas and other private boat launch owners and homeowners’ associations to make sure all boats comply with the process.

Boats from other bodies of water have been blamed for importing invasive species such as Asian clams or Eurasian milfoil, which have spread rapidly and prompted a multi-million-dollar invasives control effort in Lake George.

But the state Department of Environmental Conservation has yet to offer their opinion

agreements discriminate against employers and workers, limit the pool of bidders and raise construction costs. Another 2009 study out of Michigan State University found that the agreements provide benefits to the community.

But a 2011 study by The National University System Institute for Policy Research found that the use of Project Labor Agreements added between 13 percent and 15 percent to construction costs. This study analyzed 551 school construction projects.

“With Project Labor Agreements in place, large project skills are needed, and that's what we have,” Kellogg said. “Almost every job you see out-of-state companies, and they are not using skilled labor from this state. Tax money is going out of state.”

The organizers have been on campus a couple times before, as well as at CVPH Medical Center, to inform the public about the use of out-of-state workers on projects.

“SUNY was made for low-income people, and to take that tax pay away from New York state is counterproductive,” Kellogg said. “We don't represent companies, we represent the union worker.”

Eck wants something in place before further projects go out to bid. He thinks the work should go to the lowest “responsible” bidders.

George Baker, a member of the Progressive Coalition of Northern New York, said part of his group's mission is to reach out and support unions that are struggling for economic justice.

“We definitely support Project Labor Agreements,” Baker said. “They are in the best interest of the taxpayers. But somebody is looking at short-term gains instead of the longer picture.”

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LAKE GEORGE — Prompted by lobbying from environmentalists and resolutions enacted by local municipalities, members of the Lake George Park Commission are now taking steps toward making their proposed boat inspection and decontamination law a reality.

Feb. 3, the Commission’s Invasives Species Spread Prevention Committee discussed establishing a trial boat inspection and vessel disinfection program within several months at Norowal Marina.

While the trial program features voluntary compliance, the proposed law would require all boats, before they are launched on Lake George, to be thoroughly inspected — and if deemed necessary — sent to a vesselwashing station to be decon-

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o one would argue that efforts should be taken to keep Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) out of the Queen of American

Lakes.

No one would argue that the introduction of these species is detrimental to the ecosystem, to water quality, to intakes and pipes, or that it costs millions to eradicate them once introduced.

No one would argue that the lake steward program, overseen by the Lake George Association, has been a success, or that legislation making it illegal to introduce invasive species into Lake George was ill-conceived.

All of that makes perfect sense.

What doesn’t make sense is the agenda of a minority of the Lake George Park Commission whose goal seems to be gating every boat launch and placing uniformed invasive species police in place to inspect every vessel.

What doesn’t make sense is to punish the boaters who cannot afford a pricey dock slip yet still want to enjoy this breathtaking lake as often as those who can.

What doesn’t make sense is to drive away the area’s life-blood in the form of tourists, fishermen and day-trippers with expensive boat washing fees and long lines when they can easily travel to other communities to spend their money without the headaches.

Yet that is what we see materializing should the boat washing plan forge ahead as proposed by the Committee on Invasive Species Spread Prevention — a three-man subset of the Lake George Park Commission.

The group has been lobbying hard with local officials and environmental groups for a full scale, lake-wide boat inspection and washing program that would place sentries at boat launches, and send boats suspected of contamination to a central washing facility, where they would be hosed down with 140-degree water.

At an average of $30 a pop.

In theory, the idea of asking transient boaters to wash their boats before launching in Lake George is a good one. It has been the objective of the LGA’s lake steward program since its inception.

But the plan currently on the table seems to evoke more questions than provide answers.

For example — when would the launches be open to the public? Fishermen like to get an early start, others like to watch the Thursday night fireworks downtown. Would launches be open at these times?

And how about the mandatory two-week drying period required after a boat is pulled from the wa-

ter. If you’re lucky, we get about a three-month boating season in these parts. If you have to wait two weeks between launches, that would allow about six times out without a $30 washdown.

It is expensive enough for those who live off the lake to access it — asking them to fork over $30 several times a year is simply not practical.

The lake was put here for everyone to enjoy.

Let’s keep it that way.

At the same time, this system would rely on the word of the person launching the boat.

If faced with the decision of telling a little white lie to the 21-year-old sunburned sentry or sitting in an hour-long line to pay $30 for a boat scrubbing, how do you think many will answer?

The plan might be less discriminatory and the lake might be better protected by just mandating that all boats be washed down.

Then there’s the cost of operation. The state Department of Environmental Conservation — with its ever-shrinking budget —doesn’t seem to want to touch this one with a 10-foot pole.

But the vast majority of launches dotting the lake are private. Should these businesses be required to pick up the cost of overseeing the program?

Who will pay for the $250,000 wash stations?

The state? You’d have a better chance of taking up a collection among waterfront owners.

And, finally, will all the expense and extra hassle truly keep invasives from Lake George? Can anyone actually say with certainty if any of this will have a benefit at a reasonable cost?

The answer, of course, is no.

Invasives can be introduced from a bait bucket, from migrant waterfowl, on the bottoms of cartop boats and unemptied bilges.

Does that mean the Park Commission should ignore the threat?

Absolutely not.

But much more research needs to be done before commissioners pull the trigger on a plan that seems to have been contrived in backroom secrecy with input from a select few.

For a plan of this magnitude to be accepted, all the stakeholders need to be involved in the process and a referendum may be in order. Only then will the majority support it and get behind the effort of keeping invasives from our waters.

This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Lou Varricchio, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn and John Gereau. Comments may be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com.

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70 percent of those chilhere is a divide dren use the computer among people tablet — 77 percent for and it’s becomplaying games; 57 pering larger everyday — cent for educational those who can’t live purposes; 43 percent to without a mobile device watch a movie or TV and those who do not show and 41 percent to own one. It’s estimated entertain the child while that approximately 73 at a restaurant or event. percent of the world’s The real concern is, are population has access to Dan Alexander we turning these deThoughts from a mobile device — either Behind the Pressline vices into high-tech a smart phone, cell babysitters? phone or tablet.

Will the next app be a “Good ParWhile these devices are our modern enting” app? Children need to learn day marvels one has to wonder if huvaluable interpersonal skills from manity will be changed for the better their parents, not from a computer. I as a result of these powerful little can’t imagine a future were people gadgets or if they’ll eventually take lack the skills to deal with each other over our lives and we become slaves face to face, but we need to recognize to a machine. A new phenomena is that we’re now embracing that future. spreading called nomophobiacs: No I saw an interesting piece on the Mobile Phone Phobia. In a recent surevening news last week regarding a vey about 66 percent of those quesretired dance instructor, who is worktioned suffer from this new phobia, afing with kids in an inner city school, fecting women at a greater rate than teaching them to dance “ballroom” men. style, face to face. The kids admit it Another survey found that 50 perwas very awkward at first, but they’ve cent of those responding feel anxious grown to enjoy dealing with their when they do not have their phone peers in this manner. People are real, within reach. And it’s no wonder but the new games available on these when we think about how many times devices appear very realistic and that in the day we reach for them. On averwill only improve as we move forage it’s about 34 times a day but anward. other survey reports a higher percentKids are sponges and they’ll get lost age at once every 10 minutes. When in the computer screen if they see parasked which item people would reents constantly watching their smart trieve from a burning house it wasn’t devices when they should be educatthe wallet, purse, passport or family ing their offspring. If personal interacpictures — it was the mobile. While it tion and dealing with differing opinmay seem we are a little too compulions is not a learned skill when one is sive when it comes to our mobile deyoung we may find a generation or vice, for many among us, the device two who will be unable to deal with now encompasses all aspects of perpeople who they find more difficult to sonal and business life. Far more imcontrol than their mobile device. Now portant than a wallet or even pictures, I must admit, I too am a smart phone all of which can now be contained inuser and while I find it a useful tool, I side the powerful device. can understand how it can be an adMy concern isn’t the infatuation dictive habit. At business meetings or with the useful tool, I’m more conluncheons nearly everyone, as soon as cerned about how they will be used as they are seated, will pull out a mobile we move forward. In a recent Nielsen device and set it on survey, in households owning a tablet and with children under the age of 12, See ALEXANDER, page 7

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or painting you saw or to not shake your hips some from the bands you passed along the way.

I don't expect Plattsburgh to be Burlington, though it definitely would be nice, but a strong art presence is a must.

And it's not like Plattsburgh has no art presence. There is the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts and its offerings, and Rota Studio and Gallery is ever becoming more impressive with its music, art, poetry and more. I stopped in for open poetry reading at Rota one night, read at least one of my own poems, but more importantly listened to some gifted artists share their dreams, visions and perceptions of the world.

Rota has also been involved with organizing people locally and ensuring people are aware of what is occurring in the world around them. I applaud them for their efforts.

There is also the Mayor's Cup,

here is no doubt in my mind that the arts makes for a more vibrant com-

munity.

Though I've lived in Plattsburgh more than 12 years, I grew up in Vermont.

I always loved the rolling green landscape, the freedom of the forest as a child and the call of the slopes in the winter.

It was, in fact, very much like the Adirondacks.

But there was a noticeable difference in Vermont that I noticed when I was younger and recognize now as an adult.

I love the diversity of Burlington, walking down Church Street, not knowing exactly what I would see or hear, but knowing music would enter my ears and some type of performance or art would appear in front of my eyes.

It was impossible to walk from one end of Church Street to the other without your mind widening from some type of performance art

Stephen Bartlett

From the Editor’s Desk though that stopped being a remarkable festival a few years ago when it went from a free festival attended by thousands to something that is just noticeable in the streets after hours.

It used to be you could barely get around downtown during it because of all the music and events offered. Now you blink and you might miss the one vendor who showed up to sell sausage. I

didn't mention anything else because there's not much else to mention. Seriously, don't blink.

The prospect that the Strand theater could be done within a year almost makes up for the disappointment that is Mayor's Cup. Apparently work is progressing to convert the former theatre into the Strand Performing Arts Center.

There is a little less than $800,000 left to go for the $4 million project.

All the money donated for restoration of the project is spent on the project.

Restoring and re-opening the strand is a major piece of the revitalization of downtown Plattsburgh, which is critical to retain and attract business to the region.

CVPH Medical Center President and CEO Stephens Mundy recently spoke on how important it was to attracting new professionals to the area.

I believe he is absolutely dead on and am hoping against hope

this ushers in a new era of a stronger art presence in Plattsburgh.

It's not like there is no art presence in the area, though I have heard many complain that they feel like they have to find it.

I would have to agree. It would be nice if that presence did a better job of finding the community and letting them know of its existence.

But I would also say Plattsburgh is on the right track and that the Strand Performing Arts Center brings much promise with it.

Until then, it is up to the community to support the Strand and the arts as a whole to ensure it not only thrives but grows.

Then, perhaps people will talk about the music and arts they enjoyed in Plattsburgh.

Stephen Bartlett is editor of the North Countryman and The Burgh. He may be reached at stephen@denpubs.com.

Be sure to eat your greens f there is one thing I can’t stress enough about improving your diet, it is to “Eat more green leafy vegetables”! While the USDA recommends eating 3 cups of leafy greens a day, I say the more the better. They are super nutrient powerhouses. Calorie for calorie they are perhaps the most nutrient dense food available. They are a rich source of minerals, including iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, and vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins. They also provide a variety of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and even contain small amounts of Omega 3 fats. There are so many different varieties of greens, some of the more common varieties are spinach, kale, romaine, endive, dandelion, chard, and the list goes on and on. So, I challenge you to try a new leafy green vegetable every week. Take a handful and sneak some into each meal. Scramble up some spinach with your eggs. Throw some kale, into your salad (made up of other leafy greens), or use a big leaf like collards to wrap your sandwich. A great way to get the kiddos to eat more greens, is to throw some into a smoothie. Spinach works particularly well for this, and you won’t even know it’s in there despite the green color, but give it a try. Give it a fun name and make it into a fun activity for your kids and watch them guzzle it down. Another plus, which is great to think about this time of year, is that greens are super easy to grow in your own garden.

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I love being able to head out to the garden and pick which ever greens I feel like having and cook them up or enjoy them raw. There is something so rewarding about growing your own food and knowing that no harmful chemicals were used in the process. Each bite tastes better and I savor it knowing the work that went into the harvest.

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Alexander from page 6 the table. What’s’ worse is you’ll go out in the evening for dinner with the wife and see couples not conversing with each other but both looking longingly into their device screen, thumbing away, perhaps even to each other.

I’m all for advancing technology, but I’m just not certain we aren’t on the slippery slope with cute little devices.

You might disagree, but ask yourself these questions and then tell me we aren’t at least starting to slip a little on that slope: * Have you spent more on accessories than on your mobile unit?

Corinna Maggy is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist offering private personal training, classes, and weight management programs. She can be reached at 605-3549 or corinnamaggy@yahoo.com. * Do you have over 30 apps installed and use them all? * Do you have alarms telling you when to do everything in your life? * Do you read about your phone on your phone? * Have you cut back on necessities to afford your month mobile bill? * Have you forgot your mobile and felt withdrawal symptoms all day until you’re reunited? * Do you meet people who use the same mobile as you, and you can only talk about the device? * Have you felt that sinking feeling of panic when you touch your pocket/purse and it’s gone? * It accompanies you to the bathroom?

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Plattsburgh State is a civil place to work PSUC is starting a year-long initiative on civility in the work place

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com P L AT T S B U R G H — We hear about civility issues every day, says Bethanne Delgaudio.

“We wanted to bring the discussion on civility to campus,” said the director of certification and graduate advising.

The university is undergoing a year-long initiative on civility that will include workshops, surveys and more.

According to a survey, the university is already a fairly civil place to work.

“This past November we offered a workshop on what is civil and uncivil behavior,” Delgaudio said.

There is a huge expense on an institution in dollars and time when the environment is not civil, she explained.

Negative behavior cannot be allowed in the workplace.

Civil behavior needs to become a way of life.

Journalist from page 1 based Al Hayat newspaper. She has earned more than 50 exclusive interviews with foreign ministers, U.S. presidents and other world leaders including U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, President George W. Bush, Jordanian King Abdullah, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, and U.S. General David Petraeous.

She is also a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC and is a frequent guest on networks like CNN, Fox and Al Jazeera.

Dergham has had work published in the New York Times, Washington Post and Newsweek.

She was recently named to Arabian Business’s list of the 100 most powerful Arab women in the world.

She spoked to a packed room on Feb. 16 in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall.

Dergham left Beirut for Plattsburgh at 16 at the urging of family.

“I thought I was coming to New York, and then I came to Plattsburgh and was stunned by how cold it was.”

She applied to Plattsburgh State and was offered a scholarship. Dergham was published in Lebanon at 15 as a short story writer and poet, but Plattsburgh State didn’t have majors in that area. The university got creative and put togeth-

“Civil behavior is a way to a productive, comfortable, team-oriented work environment,” Delgaudio said.

In March, the campus will offer workshops on civility in the workplace.

The goal is for people to leave with information that can help them on their job.

The campus also wants to create a culture of respect.

During the workshops participants will examine communication styles and recognize personal opportunities for more effective communication in supporting civility and respect.

They will identify how peo-

ple behave under stress and learn to be aware of integrity in day-to-day communications.

Part of the workshop will entail analyzing data collected from surveys, problem solving and engaging together.

Those who attend will participate in interactive sessions on communication and learn to manage difficult situations.

Plattsburgh State has already conducted quite a bit of its own research.

The university emailed 975 surveys to employees, sending hard copies to those without email. A total of 288 indi-

er an interdisciplinary major in creative writing and journalism.

She became the school’s first journalism major and later graduate.

“It mattered to them that I stayed and got an education that suited me.”

Her next stop was Boston University.

She was waiting tables in Boston when a man advised her to purchase radio air time, round up advertisers and start a news program. Dergham did, using her show for documentaries, entertainment and interviews.

“I had to learn while I was doing it.”

Two years later she left for New York City to work for United Nations radio, but when she arrived the job wasn’t there.

“As a result I stayed in journalism and did not join the U.N. as a civil servant.”

At 23, Dergham landed her first job as a foreign correspondent in a field dominated by men.

Other journalists questioned whether she wrote her articles and bad mouthed her. But Dergham worked hard and remained aggressive, persistent, hungry and fearless.

“It was difficult for a woman in the beginning,” she said.

“I did my homework and worked very hard to be taken seriously.”

She quickly became known as a bold interviewer who was not afraid to ask difficult questions. Just five years out of

viduals completed the survey; 64 percent male and 33 percent female.

Of those surveyed, 41 percent rated overall civility at Plattsburgh State as very good, while 47 percent rate work-site civility as good.

“One troubling aspect was that 61 percent of respondents find it acceptable not to attend campus-wide meetings,” said Marguerite Adelman, director of graduate admissions at Plattsburgh State.

Where there is abuse and incivility occurring, the vast majority of cases are between peers.

Problem areas revealed by

the survey include showing up late for meetings, not responding to emails and phone calls and neglecting to say hello, please and thank you.

Many people avoid contact with instigators, while 26 percent of individuals who were victim of uncivil actions felt less commitment to the university.

A total of 45 percent are unsure if campus policies and procedures designed to protect them are effective.

“I think it is hard to draw major conclusions from this,” Adelman said. “It needs to be long term.”

college she interviewed Ferdinand Marcos, then-president of the Philippines. He halted her 10 minutes into the interview and said the meeting was over, but Dergham said she wasn’t finished and he continued the interview.

“I was a bold interviewer, but I was equipped with knowledge.”

She also picked up enemies over the years, such as when she interviewed an Israeli official. Lebanon didn’t like her coverage and when she arrived in Syria she learned they annulled her passport.

She has also received letter bombs at her offices.

“Many of my dear friends were assassinated in Beirut,” Dergham said. “Two colleagues were assassinated, and I got direct threats, but I kept writing.”

She said the jury is still out on the Obama administration.

The landscape of American politics is not encouraging, especially when considering Republicans and how they tear each other apart.

“I think we are a super power and we need to care and learn about the rest of the world.”

She told journalism students at the forum not to pursue careers in the field if they are not curious, persistent and take no for an answer.

“I have been driven more than anything else by my sense of justice,” Dergham said. “If I didn’t have that sense of justice, I wouldn’t have that courage.”

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• Give your home a makeover.

Now’s the time to tackle an interior home repair. Painting a room a new color or even installing ceramic or stick-down tiles can give a room a new look and keep a person busy for an entire weekend.

People accustomed to spending time outdoors can grow restless when winter weather sets in for the season. After the novelty of the first few snowstorms wears off, many find themselves tired of being cooped up and begin dreaming of warmer weather.

In addition to general restlessness, cabin fever can cause sluggishness, weight gain and changes in sleep patterns due to inactivity. There are some remedies that can zap cabin fever, however.

• Get moving. Being a couch potato can lead to weight gain and feelings of despression. Make strides to exercise or do something that gets the heart pumping for at least 30 minutes every day. This can include hosting a family dance off, firing up the gaming console for a round of virtual reality sports action, hopping on the treadmill or stationary bike, or any other activity that raises the heart rate.

• Visit the craft store. Visit a nearby craft store to stock up on items that foster creativity indoors for hours on end. Acrylic paints and plaster molds are an entertaining hobby. Avid knitters can spend time whipping up a new hat or scarf and glove set. Kids may find that scrapbooking or simply creating collages from magazine photos with scissors and paste is entertaining.

• Play in the snow. Snow shoveling can certainly be a task that some prefer to avoid, but playing in the snow can be a fun activity for any age.

Dress warmly and head outdoors to build a snow fort or engage in a game of snowball tossing.

• Do some spring cleaning.

Spring is right around the corner, so use time spent indoors to get a head start on organizational projects. Clean out a closet or room that might have grown clutter over the winter.

• Have a family game night.

Host a night each week when the entire family gathers to play a game. It makes a welcome alternative to watching TV. • Learn to cook. Use time indoors to prepare meals in advance or experiment with new recipes.

• Visit a museum. Now’s the time to explore places in the area (or schedule a road trip) that are just perfect when the weather isn’t.

• Host a party. Just for the fun of it, invite friends and family over for a party to beat cabin fever.

• Head to the movies. Watching a movie on the big screen can be a change from watching TV at home.

When you put your mind to it, it’s possible to think of dozens of ways to cure cabin fever!

• Take daily walks. As long as sidewalks or paths are passable, head outdoors and stroll the neighborhood. It’s amazing what sights can be missed when one is whizzing by in a car. Enjoy the snow-covered landscape before heading back for some hot chocolate.

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Tuesday, Feb. 28

PERU — Dounuts with Doheny, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. TUPPER LAKE — Maple Day lesson and free pancake breakfast, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 9 a.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

LAKE PLACID — “Almost Maine” performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 5232512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

KEESEVILLE — Open archery shooting, The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club, 359 Green St. 7-9 p.m. Open to all ages.

643-8754 or 643-2651.

WILMINGTON — Bible Study & Potluck, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 6 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — African Dance Class with live drumming. Lake Placid Center for the Arts, Annex, 17 Algonquin Dr. Class fee $5. 791-9586.

Sunday, Feb. 26 PLATTSBURGH — Soulfull Sunday Yoga, Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 11:00 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE — Family Art & Nature: Think Snow, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, noon.

LAKE PLACID — “Almost Maine” performed, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 2 p.m. $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and kids. 5232512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Monday, Feb. 27 PLATTSBURGH — Scrabble game, Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

KEENE — Osteoporosis exercise classes, Community Center, Church St. 11:30 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

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ROUSES POINT — Adult Gentle Yoga Class, Lakeside Coffee Shop, 109 Lake St. 5:30- 6:30 p.m. $75 for 8-week session or $10 drop in fee.

REDFORD — Saranac fiddlers performance. Assumption of Mary School. 6:30-9:30 p.m.. $2. 293-7031.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

WILMINGTON — Teen Night Group, Wilmington Church of Nazarene, 5734 NYS Rte 86, 7-8 p.m.

LAKE PLACID — The Tartan Terrors Performs, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7 p.m. $16. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Thursday, March 1 LYON MOUNTAIN — Mid-Week Breakfast, American Legion Lyon Mountain, 3958 State Route 374, 7:30-10:30 a.m. $5

ELIZABETHTOWN — Osteoporosis exercise classes, Hand House, Court St. 10 a.m. 546-3565, RSVP@Logical.net.

LAKE PLACID — Story hour, Lake Placid Public Library, 2471 Main St., 10:15 a.m. Free. 523-3200.

SARANAC LAKE — Sustainable Business Practices. discussion, Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St. noon.

LAKE PLACID — Small Farms Rising Benefit, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Drive. 5 p.m. GA $18, $12 children over 5. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

CHAZY — 3 Mile Club, Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3. 578-7123.

DANNEMORA — Free gym-time for children, former Dannemora Elementary School, 40 Emmons St. 10 a.m.-noon.

561-4999.

REDFORD — Zumba Fitness Class, Assumption of Mary School, Church St. $5 per class. 6-7 p.m. 569-2613.

PLATTSBURGH — Journey Into Reading, Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center court. www.journeyintoreading.org.

PLATTSBURGH — Senior Zumba, Town Office building on Banker Road, 5 to 5:45 p.m. $5 per night and class size is limited to 40 participants.

PLATTSBURGH — Zumba, 6 to 7 p.m. right at the Town of Plattsburgh Office building on Banker Road. $5, limited to 40 participants.

SARANAC LAKE—Pinochle Party, Saranac Village at Will Rogers, 78 Will Rogers Dr. 7 p.m. 891-7117.

Friday, March 2 PLATTSBURGH — Family Swim night, Wellness Center, at PARC,295 New York Road. 7 to 9 p.m. $2 charge per person for all participants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 562-6860.

LAKE PLACID — Midnight in Paris Screening, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 7:30 p.m. GA $5.

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Saturday, March 3 TUPPER LAKE — Evolution of the Adirondacks, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — North Country Squares Dance Club meets, Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Rd. 7 p.m. 561-7167 or 492-2057.

WILLSBORO — Winter films Special, Shane, 7:30 p.m. Willsboro Central School, 29 School Ln. $5 for adults; $2 for youth.

JAY —Local musicians Night, Bind Owl Band performance, Amos and Julia Ward Theatre, Route 9N, 7 p.m.

LAKE PLACID —Nobodies of Comedy, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, 17 Algonquin Dr. 8 p.m. $16 in advance, $18 day of show. 523-2512, www.LakePlacidArts.org.

Sunday, March 4 PLATTSBURGH —Soulfull Sunday Yoga Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 11 a.m.

TUPPER LAKE — Family Art & Nature: Hibernation, Flamers Theater, The Wild Center, 45 Museum Drive, 1 p.m.

CHAZY — Free Skating, Scotts’ Memorial Rink, 53 MacCadam Road. 4:30-6 p.m.

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February 25, 2012

Beekmantown pushing for more transparency

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN — In 2005, Beekmantown Central School officials decided the district needed more transparency.

The community needed to know what teachers did for them and parents should have more insight to how their children were performing in school.

“We crafted our own system, and this pre-dated any district in this county doing it,” said Gary Lambert, technology coordinator for Beekmantown Central School.

Suddenly grades and other information was available online.

That was until last year when school officials determined the process was too cumbersome, taking up too much time and not providing everything the district wanted available to faculty, staff and parents.

During the 2011-12 school year,

school officials explored replacing the former student information system, specifically by examining what alternatives were supported by the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC), a division of the Capital Region BOCES. “We knew we would have to change sooner or later and looked at several systems,” Lambert said.

“We held meetings with teachers and administration and clerical staff and brought vendors in for input.”

Beekmantown selected Schooltool as having the best fit for the district.

“With Schooltool, Beekmantown Central School is providing better, more fluid access to information for staff as well as parents and students,” Lambert said.

It provides parents access to grades, assignments, discipline history, attendance, communications and soon progress reports and report cards. A parent can

check the site and see which class a child is in before going to school.

“This is accomplished through the Schooltool Parent Portal,” Lambert said. “The Schooltool Parent Portal is one of many ways to keep in touch with your child’s academic progress, and is available to all parents in the Beekmantown Central School District, regardless of your child’s grade level.”

The Schooltool Parent Portal was released on Jan. 20, and since that time, 232 requests have been processed for user account access.

Feedback has been incredible, Lambert said.

Pamela Munson, a Beekmantown parent, said Schooltool came out before Regents week, and she discovered that her son was missing an assignment in English. He turned in the assignment and his average increased from a 90 to a 98.

She discovered the same thing in Chemistry and that grade improved from a 79 to an 85.

Beekmantown Central School Technology Coordinator Gary Lambert with a web page from Schooltool open in the background.

Photo by Stephen Bartlett “He would not have made the high honor roll for the first time ever in his 10 years of school if we had not been able to see his grades and get them updated,” Munson said. “I’m sure you’re aware how important high school average is when trying to get into colleges, so I am very grateful that we had this tool available.”

Lambert said three other area

school districts are about to switch to Schooltool.

He pointed out that the system is costing the district less than the previous one.

“We can pull up reports we could never generate easily, and we are being more efficient and minimizing duplication,” Lambert said. “It’s 2012, and this is what districts should be doing.”

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But the community, while appreciative of the forum, wants more, specifically continued two-way communication and a seat at the budget table.

“If you want a successful budget season you need to open up and have a two-way conversation,” said Marilyn Dwyer at the Feb. 14 meeting at Beekmantown High School.

The School Board held the meeting to seek input from the community before it starts the 2012-13 budget process.

School Board President Steve Trombley started the meeting by saying it was going to be an extremely difficult budget year. Some tough decisions will have to be made, he said.

Superintendent Scott Amo explained that as of June 30, 2011, the district had about

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$7 million in fund balance.

Of that, the school board appropriated $3.5 million to the 2011-12 budget.

Roughly $1.7 million will be applied to the 2012-13 budget, leaving roughly $1.5 million.

After applying the fund balance, the school district will have to come up with $3.2 million in reductions.

“We all should have concerns about the amount of state aid we are receiving,” Amo said.

The $3.2 million in reductions will not come in the form of paper clips and

stipends, Amo said, but programs and services and the people who provide them.

Not all of what Beekmantown Central School currently provides will be able to be retained, Amo said.

Debbie Passno urged the district not to go after nonmandated programs for students.

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“We are pretty top heavy.”

April Bingel and Linda Hagar spoke in support of the music program.

Holly Sims pointed out that the school district will miss out on fiscal incentives if it does not adopt a new evaluation system for teachers and principals.

The evaluation systems are required, she said, asking that differences be set aside and the new systems put in place.

“Please do it for the kids.”

Dwyer pleaded with the school board to do whatever it could to avoid the tension and fighting that occurred last budget season. Last year, voters defeated the budget during a revote that was held after incorrect numbers were found in a voting machine. The district ended up adopting a contingency budget with strict spending guidelines.

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Many of those at the meeting want future meetings to be held where the district listens to community input.

They also want community members involved in the budget process.

“This is the approach we are doing and what the board came up with,” Trombley said.

School Board member Ed Marin stressed that the district is in a world of hurt.

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February 25, 2012

Local athletes prepare for state competition in track and field, wrestling

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keith@denpubs.com PERU — Northern Adirondack junior wrestler Justin Kellett is going to have a tough challenge early at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s wrestling state championships.

Kellett, who finished the season with a 39-1 record, will open his quest for a title at 160-lbs. with senior Chris Nevinger of Letchworth Friday, Feb. 24, at the Times Union Center in Albany.

Nevinger is a two-time returning state champion, having won the title at 152 last year and at 145 in 2010.

The Section VII contingent of wrestlers did receive several rankings at the state event, with Beekmantown’s Hayden Head (37-2) receiving the second seed in the 285-lbs. weight class when the brackets were announced Saturday, Feb. 18. Head will open his tournament against Robert Salinas of Carle Place, a junior making his first appearance in the state meet.

Former state champion Jacob Goddeau (360) of Peru received an eight seed at 132, opening against Matt Herringshaw of Holland Patent. The unseeded senior is 41-5 and making his first appearance at the tournament. If seeds hold, Goddeau would face top seed Wesley Blanding of Chittenango in the quarterfinals. The senior is 36-0 on the season and finished third at 135-lbs. in 2011.

A pair of VII wrestlers received five seeds, with Troy Seymour of Peru (38-0) will open at 170 against Tomasz Filipkowski of Mattituck, who was 1-2 at last years state tournament at 160.

Ben Perry (31-0) of Saranac will also be a fifth seed in a loaded 195-lbs. division. He wil open against Chris Baglivi, also of Mattituck, who is making his first state tournament appearance.

Opening for the Section VII contingent will be Ethan Feazelle (22-8) of Peru, who was not a beneficiary of the draw at 99-lbs., opening with top seed and 2011 runner-up at 96 Joe Nelson of Oxford Academy. The sophomore has a record of 28-1.

Kyler Agoney (32-3) of Peru also received a bad break with the draw, and will open against

second-seeded Ryan Snow of General Brown.

Snow compiled a 2011-12 record of 39-2, but is making his first state tournament appearance while Agoney is back for his third run at a state crown.

At 113, Peru’s Max Marte (25-10) will open with freshman Cody McGregor of Towawanda, who finished in fourth place at 96-lbs. last year.

Codie Gillette of Saranac (28-4) will open against a familiar face to Section VII wrestling fans, as he will take on Anthony Calvano of Nanuet. Calvano, a junior, has a combined 2-6 record at the state tournament, with two of the losses coming against Peru grad and four-time state champ Arik Robinson.

At 126, Jordan Bushey (28-7) of Peru will open against junior Drew Longo of Ardaley.

Longo finished in fifth place at 112 in 2011 and was a state finalist at 99 in 2010.

Peru Sophomore Nick Forget (33-3) will open his 138 bracket against Matt McCauley of Royalton-Hartland, who was 0-2 at 130 last year.

Another Royalton-Hartland wrestler awaits Section VII in the opening round, as Drew Hull, who placed sixth at 135 last year, will take on Hunter Carpenter (28-6) of Northern Adirondack, who scored an overtime upset against Noah Phillips of Peru to make it into the state draw.

Jackson Sunderland (29-2) will open his quest in the 152 bracket against Tyler Newton, a senior from Bolivar Richburg making his first trip to states.

Saranac’s Nate Wood (27-7) will be the second wrestler for Section VII to open against a top seed, taking on 2011 finalist at 171 in Tony Lock, a senior from Pioneer.

Luke Mckee of Peru (28-7) will face second seed Nick Talcott of Tioga in the opening round at 220. Talcott (20-2) is an at-large wrestler making his first appearance at the state meet, as he wrestled in the same section as top seed Kyle Stanton and seventh seed Dillon Hurlbert.

Wrestling begins at the Times Union Center with the Parade of Champions at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and continues with the opening round starting at 10 a.m., quarterfinals at 2

Hayden Head of Beekmantown is the second seed in the 285-lbs. weight class at the NYSPHSAA wrestling championships this weekend.

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p.m. and wrestlebacks starting at 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Feb. 25, there will be award presentations starting at 9:30 a.m., with the semifinals at 10 a.m. along with the continuation of the consolation wrestlebacks, which will run through 12:30 p.m., when consolation semifinals will begin. Consolation finals will start at 2 p.m., while the state championship matches will take place at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit the state wrestling championships website at www.nysphsaawrestling.com.

Track state qualifiers set

PLATTSBURGH — The Peru Indians indoor track and field program had plenty to smile about at the Feb. 18 Section VII State Qualifying meet, as 11 of their team members earned births to Cornell.

Jared McLean, state cross country champion Dan Lennon, Bryce Schnaars, Ashley Leta and Lea Perry are returning to the state meet for the

Indians. They will be joined by William Thew, Shawn Hendrix, Josh Romanowicz, Cheyanne Dobozy, Rebecca Romanowicz and Taylor Durocher.

Section VII boys and girls champion Saranac will be represented by 10 Chiefs at the March 3 state meet, with Micha Patterson, Jake Spear, Bill Badger, Corey Duvall and Victoria Phaneuf making a return trip to the championships. Ty Tedford, Heath Andre, Kayla Byerley, Alexis Bruno and Lexi Blockson will also represent Saranac.

Plattsburgh High will be sending nine new athletes to the state meet, including Jeriqho Gadway, Skyler Barriere, Brooke Knight, Khila Pecoraro and Emma Deshaies.

Other returning state qualifiers will include Barrett Waling, Margaret Champagne, Maddy Munn and Melissa Whyman of Seton Catholic; along with Alex Beaudoin and Selena Baillageron of Saranac Lake.

Saranac Lake will also be represented by Nicky Trudeau, who will compete in the 55 dash, 640 relay and 300. Trudeau will be joined on the relay team by Baillageron, Vanessa Salamy and Chelsea LaFountain.

AuSable Valley’s Paul Ford will be competing in multiple events in his first state meet, including the 55 hurdles and high jump. Leann Cook will also be heading to the state meet for the Patriots with a second place finish in the high jump.

Also for the Patriots, Megan Colby finished third in the 55 in 7.8 seconds. Raychel Agoney was third in the shot put with a throw of 29'5".

Ashlee Estes finished fourth in both the 300 in 48.6 and the high jump in 4'2". Rebecca Newell was fifth in the shot put with a personal best throw of 26'3.5".

The NYSPHSAA indoor track and field championships will be held Saturday, March 3 at Cornell University. For more, log onto the state championship’s website, www.nysphsaa.org/championships/winter12/indoor_tra ck.asp

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Breaking down the Section VII basketball playoffs with faves, contenders WILLSBORO — The second season is about to begin for Section VII basketball.

The pairings for the 2012 Section VII Class B/C/D boys and girls basketball pairings are set, with AuSable Valley, Ticonderoga and Schroon Lake receiving top seeds in the boys brackets, while Saranac, Moriah and Elizabethtown-Lewis earned the same on the girls side.

The Warriors won the last battle on their senior night with the Wildcats, but will have to continue to get big nights from Clay Sherman (241 points) and Brandon Bertrand (133), especially with a potential semifinal meeting against the Lions and the second ranked scorer in the region in Hunter Mowery (408).

While the Wildcats open with a bye, the Warriors will play seventhseed Johnsburg, who is led by Taylor Ordway. The Lions will face sixthseeded Minerva/Newcomb, while Brandon Laurin (168 points) and Cody Toohill (137) will try to lead Chazy into the semifinals by beating fifth seed Crown Point.

Boys Class B Opening round: Feb. 22 Semifinals: Feb. 25, TBA Finals: March 3, 3:30 p.m., PSUC Fieldhouse

Girls Class B Opening round: Feb. 21, at higher seed Semifinals: Feb. 24, TBA Finals: March 2, 7:30 p.m., PSUC Fieldhouse

Favorites: AuSable Valley, Plattsburgh High The Patriots (17-1) and Hornets (13-4) are too close to call, with the Patriots scoring the win in their Ethan Votraw and the Plattsburgh Hornets boy’s team are the number two Photo by Keith Lobdell lone regular season matchup on a seed in the Section VII/Class B playoffs.

Connor Manning buzzer-beater.

The Patriots are paced by Brody Douglas, Favorite: Saranac who reached the 1,000-point barrier and has The Lady Chiefs have been the cream of scored 360 on the season. Manning has the crop in ladies basketball all season, relyadded another 208 points for a team that reing on smothering defense and balanced lies on pressure defense and distributing the scoring to earn an 18-0 mark heading into the ball. playoffs. Stephanie Linder has scored 252 Ethan Votraw (264 points) and Rob Fout points this season, while Alisha Ducatte has Favorites: Ti (8-8), Moriah (6-12) (177) pace the Hornets offense, while Ab added 208 for the top seed, who have also Contender: Seton Catholic (6-12) Maknani and Nate Harrington can also score had big contributions from Victoria Phaneuf, Northern Adirondack and Lake Placid big.

Katie Gates and Morgan Maye.

Contenders: Beekmantown, Saranac, will have to do a lot to overcome seasons that Contenders: AuSable Valley, Beekmansaw them go 1-16 and 2-16, respectively.

NCCS, Peru town, PHS In a playoff that could have the top seed Both are led by strong offensive players in The Lady Patriots (15-3) have had the best playing either Saranac or Beekmantown in Colby Sayah (251 points) for the Bobcats and chance to beat the Chiefs this season, and the semifinals, there are many things that Logan Stephenson (221) for Lake Placid. The will rely on their defense and shooting from Knights have the best chance to rain on a could happen. The Hornets should survive point guard Meghan Strong (217), Alexis their opening round game against Saranac Vikings-Sentinels final, as they will look to Facteau (204) and Taylor Saltus (150) in an Adam Tedford (218) and Carson Hynes (211) Lake (5-11), but will have to contain leading opening round match against Saranac Lake to continue to lead with the help of Cody scorer Kellen Munn (160 points).

(3-15), who are led by Nicole Viscardo (160) Quantock and Carlos Alvarez.

The other two quarterfinal matchups can and Regan Kieffer. be battles, as Northeastern Clinton (11-6) The Lady Eagles are young, but have a full will host Peru (12-6) and Beekmantown (9-9) season under their belt as they look to will host Saranac (10-7). Tim Remillard leads league-leading scorer Shannon Ryan (335) the Indians with 176 points, while Tim Bealong with center Emily Anderson (147) and dard (192) and Rodney Grimshaw (165) pace point guard Natrine Fogelstroem. The Eathe Cougars. In the other matchup, Kasey gles open against Skylar Hebert (162), Paige Favreau leas the Chiefs with 157 points as Southwick (126) and the Northeastern Clinthey go up against the regions leading scorton Lady Cougars (7-10).

Favorite: Schroon Lake (15-2) er in Beekmantown’s Keegan Ryan, who has Contenders: Willsboro (14-4), ELCS (14-4) scored 501 points this season.

Class C Quarterfinal: Feb. 21, at higher seed Semifinals: Feb. 25, at Willsboro Finals: Friday, March 2, 1:45 p.m., PSUC Fieldhouse

Class D Quarterfinals: Feb. 24, at higher seed Semifinals: Feb. 29, at AuSable Valley Finals: March 3, noon, PSUC Fieldhouse

In the other quarterfinal, fourth seed Plattsburgh High (9-8) will take on Fifth seed Peru (10-7). The Lady Hornets are led by point guard Marle Curle, who scored 277 points in the regular season, along with Olivia Carlsson (150). The Indians were led

by Brianna Hackett (149) and Mary Mazzella (137), who missed portions of the season with injuries.

Class C Semifinals: Feb. 23, at Willsboro Finals: March 2, 5:45 p.m., PSUC Fieldhouse Favorite: Moriah (8-8) The Lady Vikings make a one-year return to Class C and look to be the favorite in the four-team class, led by Haley Waldron.

Contender: Seton Catholic (5-10) The Lady Knights are led offensively by Kelli Ryan, who has scored 151 points, but rely on a balanced offensive attack with several players contributing. The will face third seed Lake Placid (2-16), who is led by Danielle Balestrini’s 190 points.

Class D Quarterfinals: Feb. 24, at higher seed Semifinals: Feb. 28, at AuSable Valley Finals: March 2, 4 p.m., PSUC Fieldhouse Favorites: Elizabethtown-Lewis, Westport After a classic matchup to end the regular season, many would love to see a fourth round between the Lady Lions (16-2) and Eagles (14-2). The Lions, who are led by scorers Lily Whalen (241), Shonna Brooks (218) and Kearsten Ashline (148), will host Schroon Lake in the quarterfinals, while Westport will play their quarterfinal game against the namesakes from Chazy. Westport is led by the area’s top scorer, Willa McKinley (364) along with Allison Sherman (178), while Chazy is led by Olivia Seymour (207) and Megan Reynolds (178).

Contenders: Indian Lake/Long Lake, Willsboro, Minerva/Newcomb The Lady Orange (15-2) are the defending sectional champions and open against sixth seed Crown Point, while the Lady Warriors (10-7) have four players who have scored more than 100 points, including Hannah Bruno (199), Renee Marcotte (141), Serene Holland (136) and Kyli Swires (112).

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GARY PEACOCK TUNES AND TRIVIA. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

OPEN MIC/POETRY NIGHT. Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR ZUMBA. Town Office building on Banker Road, 5-5:45p.m. $5 per night and class size is limited to 40 participants.

MUD & MERLOT POTTERY CLASS. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St., age 21 and older, $25/session. 5-7:30 p.m.

OPEN MIC/POETRY NIGHT. Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 7:30 p.m.

ZUMBA. The Town of Plattsburgh Office building on Banker Road. $5, limited to 40 participants. 6-7 p.m ON THE VERGE TO BE PERFORMED. “On the Verge,” Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh campus. GA $10, $8 for students. 7:30 p.m.

WORLD POKER NIGHT. Geoffries Pub, 5453 Peru St. 7-9 p.m.

Friday.March.2.

SENIOR ZUMBA. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m.

563-6186, ext. 102.

WATERCOLOR CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 12:30 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. First Friday Forum Luncheon, Butcher Block Restaurant, noon, $12. RSVP. 561-6106.

OPEN FAMILY SWIM NIGHT. Wellness Center, at PARC,295 New York Road. 7-9 p.m. $2 charge per person for all participants. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

562-6860.

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WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL

By John Lampkin

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ACROSS Freeway entrances High flier Sour Unexpected victory “__ the news today, oh boy”: Beatles lyric Percent add-on Give it a shot Vertical BILLY Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Banded quartz Where the Piper piped Comical Martha Pockets picked at a deli?

Gathers bit by bit Play a part OLD WHISKERS “Hmm ...”

Certain Tibetan Choir section L.A.’s Getty Center, e.g.

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Sister of Lustica in “Born Free” SOCKS Two-event events Puts away cargo Put away dishes?

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7 Home of Zeno 8 Neil Armstrong, e.g., before becoming an astronaut 9 Sporty VW 10 “Oliver!” chorus members 11 Go around 12 Physics subject 13 Chucklehead 14 Angle toward the sky 15 Shaver 16 Bottom line amount 17 It’ll never fly 18 USA rival 24 Six-Day War hero 25 Bank jobs 26 Korbut and others 31 Time and __ 33 Play the fife 35 It may be hidden 36 Gift to play with 37 Baseball commissioner since the ’90s 38 A, as in Athens 39 Advice from 114-Across?

40 “__ Bulba”: Gogol novel 42 “Kitchen Nightmares” host Gordon 43 Auto financing org.

44 __ a limb 47 Whence some moms are greeted 50 Writes poorly?

52 Advice from 57-Across?

53 Hoity-toity sort 54 Novelist Seton 56 Insect stage 58 “Dies __” 59 Caress, wave-style 62 First name in scat 65 Forest friends of Frodo 67 Chip off the old flock?

69 Cathedral toppers 71 Pipe collar 72 Like some chips 73 Calendario start

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Glassy-eyed one Advice from 41-Across?

Yoga position Advice from 23-Across?

Longtime Moore co-star Like one’s conscience, hopefully 83 Get fresh with 84 Flower toxic to cows, ironically 85 Suspends

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Beckon from afar Small engine Command Innsbruck iron Ivanhoe’s beloved Edits Racehorses Vintage stereos “Not again” Minute minute pt.

Portuguese lady

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Tamiroff of “Touch of Evil” Advice from 96-Across?

Genealogist’s handiwork Slow Churned ice cream Fast punch Big head Scale fourths OR figures Prime meridian hrs.

This Month in History - FEBRUARY 23rd - The Tootsie Roll rolls into stores in America. (1896) 23rd - U.S. marines raise the America flag in Iwo Jima (1945) 25th - Samuel Colt patents the revolver.

26th - A bomb explodes at the World Trade Center killing 6 people (1993) 29th - Yellowstone becomes the first National Park (1872)

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GREAT DANE Puppies GREAT Dane Puppies AKC Registered litter fawn and brindle expected February 20th. Parents health tested: heart, hips,eyes, elbows and thyroid.

Dam: Canadian Champion. Sire: AKC Champion.

Contact Pat at (518)834-7951

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Luxury Condos. Brand new 2BR/2BA, only $239,900.

Same unit sold for $624,771. Own for below builder cost in warm, sunny SW Florida! High-end community - walk to over 20 restaurants/ 100 shops! Must see. Call 1 -866-959-2825, x43

MINERALS & OTHER INTERESTS Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WESTPORT: OFFICE SUITES. Fully furnished w/ cubicles, desks, computer & phone hook-ups. 720 sq. ft. Lake views. Contact Jim Forcier @ 518962-4420.

ABSOLUTE FARM LAND SALE! 5 Acres - $19,900, 10 acres - $29,900. Gorgeous Catskills location! Woods, views, meadows! All mineral rights! 50% below market value! No closing costs! Register today! 1-888-7011864

LAND

FREE TO a quite home 28 mo. old kittens, spayed,neutered & shots, 1-Black and the other one is Gray w/ stripes. Call 518-834-7647

MOBILE HOME, Orange City, Florida 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, utility shed. Asking NOW $6000 (was $8000) Call 518-891-2664 Call and place your listing at 1-800-989-4237

33 MPG HWY

33 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $39,900. 5 Acres, borders state land forest, $16,900.www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626

AVAILABLE NOW!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192 STOP RENTING Lease option to buy Rent to own No money down No credit check 1-877-395-0321

New 2012 Ford Taurus SEL STK #EN104 • V6, SYNC System, Reverse Sensing, Pwr. Locks/Windows/Seat, Sirius, Advance Trac

$1,000 & 0%

$

25,900

for 60 mos.*

ew 2012 Ford Escape XLT 4WD

N

OR e Choos

4x4 STX

STK #EN333 • Auto, Air, Cruise, Pwr. Seat/ Windows/Locks, Remote Start MSRP..................................$27,840 Ford Retail Customer Cash. . .-$1,500 Ford Retail Bonus Cash*.......-$1,000 Dealer Discount.......................-$700

MSRP.....................................$33,815 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$1,500 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash*. . . . . .-$1,000 Dealer Discount.......................-$1,325

27 MPG HWY Offer ends 2/29/12

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$1,000 & 0%

for 60 mos.*

$500 & 0% formos.*60

New 2012 Ford F150 Supercab STK #EN267 • V6, Auto, Pwer Windows/ Locks, Sirius, Trl. Tow, Chrome Steps,

24,640

***FREE FORECLOSURE Listings*** OVER 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment.

Call now 800-250-2043.

Offer ends 2/29/12 Offer ends 4/2/12

$

SINGLE-FAMILY HOME

MSRP................................$29,250 Ford Retail Customer Cash. -$2,000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash*........-$500 Dealer Discount.....................-$850

MSRP......................................$23,990 Ford Retail Customer Cash.......-$1,500 Ford Retail Bonus Cash...............-$500 Ford Credit Bonus Cash*.............-$500 Dealer Discount...........................-$750

21,240

TUG HILL and Salmon River Area 6 Acres WAS: $19,995 NOW: $12,995. 52 Acres WAS: $59,995.

NOW: $49,995. Our #1 Properties for snowmobilers and fishermen.

See property #1 at LandandCamps.com for pictures.

Or call 800-229-7843.

MOBILE HOME

STK #EN269 • Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Seat/Windows/Locks, Reverse Sensing

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ABANDONED FARM SALE! 25 acres - $39,900. Farmhouse/Barn - $79,900. 3 hrs NY City! Hardwood timber, adjacent to State Land, huge stream! Half market value AND seller pay closing costs! 1-888-775-8114

CATS

New 2012 Ford Fusion SE

$

FARM

LAND FOR SALE: Fort Plain Area, 33.4 acres, fields, great views, 1,463 feet on quiet, paved road $79,000. 3.6 acres $15,000.

Owner Financing. www.helderberg realty.com 518-861-6541

FARM LIVESTOCK WOOD SHAVINGS/BEDDING Wholesale Bags of Shavings for Bedding (518) 932-2104

BEAUTIFUL PINE FOREST LAND 75 Acres $79,995.Beautiful woods, incredible deer sign, Oneida Lake access, close to Salmon River and trails.

Systems road front & utilities.Call 1-800-229-7843 Or visit property #5 at www.LandandCamps.com

$

28,990

Offer ends 4/2/12

*FMCC approval required. All customers may not qualify.

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VACATION PROPERTY DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 5 million households and over 12 million potential buyers, a statewide classified ad can't be beat! Promote your property for just $490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726 NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC Oceanfront Luxury Beach Homes and Condos. Best Selection, Service and Rates Guaranteed. Free Brochure!

888-617-5726 or www.elliottbeachrentals.com

ACCESSORIES BLOWN HEAD GASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself. State of the art 2-Componentchemical process. Specializing in Cadillac Northstar Overheating. 100% guaranteed.1-866-780-9041 www.RXHP.com ROLL TOP Tonneau cover, fits Chevy S-10 or a small truck with a box, 56" (inside) $99.00. 518-523-9456

BOATS

2000 19 1/2’ LOWE Aluminum boat w/metal deck, twin console, Bow Mount trolling motor, live well, on board charger, full canvas, step up top; 1996 150 HP Johnson motor, less then 40 hrs., like new; 1988 Eazyloader Trailer, like new, Complete $5500 firm.

518-963-7351

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Black 2 door. New tires, rotors, brakes catalytic converter. $4,500 Call: (518) 946-7550

CASH FOR CARS and TRUCKS. Get A Top Dollar INSTANT Offer! Running or Not!1888-416-2208

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We're Local! 7 Days/Week. Call Toll Free: 1888-416-2330

DONATE A CAR - SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE! Timothy Hill Children's Ranch: Helping Abused and Neglected Children in NY for Over 30 Years. Please Call 1-800-936-4326.

FRANK’S AUTO SERVICE Over 35 years of Subaru experience!

GREAT FISHING BOAT 1989 ALUMINUM 17' SPECTRUM (BLUEFIN) V-HAUL WITH TRAILER (NEW TIRES) 2007 60 HP 4-STROKE OUTBOARD (10 HOURS USE) 55LBS THUST TRANSOM TROLING MOTOR dAUL ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER COVER $5,500.00 (518) 298-2331

CARS CASH FOR CARS! We Buy ANY Car or Truck, Running or NOT! Damaged, Wrecked, Salvaged OK! Get a top dollar INSTANT offer today! 1-800-267-1591

The Classified Superstore

‘06 Outback Wagon LTD. Automatic, Dual Sunroof, Heated Leather ‘05 Outback LL Bean Wagon Automatic, 6 Cyl., Sunroof, Heated Leather ‘05 Outback Wagon Automatic, 4 Cyl., Heated Seats ‘06 Impreza Outback Sport 5 Speed, Loaded (2) ‘03 Bajas (One 5 Speed, One Automatic) Sunroof, Leather, Loaded 2003-04 Outback Auto, Cold Weather Package ‘06 Impreza Wagon Automatic, All Power Options

518-425-9957

38 MPG HWY

MSRP..................................$19,885 FordRetail Customer Cash. . . .-$1,000 Ford Credit Bonus Cash*.........-$500 Dealer Discount.......................-$500

17,885

Offer ends 2/29/12

2012 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe

STK #EN056 • Auto, 5.0 V8, Electronics w/ Navigation, 18” Polished Alum. Wheels

35,450

DONATE YOUR Car! Civilian Veterans & Soldiers Help Support Our U.S. Military Troops 100% Volunteer Free same Day Towing. Tax Deductible. Call and Donate Today! 1-800-471-0538

TRUCKS 2009 CHEVROLET Silverado 3500 H/D 4WD, 9700m Excellent condition DUMPBODY,BLIZZARD PLOW $35,000 OBO (518) 321-2974

Need a good dependable car?

Check out the classifieds at

1-800-989-4237.

38903

New

FARM EQUIPMENT Dump Truck 1970 GMC; Field Equipment also. All Equipment usable and in good shape. 518962-4394

2012 Ford F150 4x4 XL Reg Cab

OR e Choos

MSRP......................................$31,283 Ford Retail Customer Cash.......-$1,500 Ford Retail Bonus Cash...............-$500 Ford Retail Cash*.....................-$1,000 Dealer Discount...........................-$740

$

27,395

New 2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4 Dr.

MSRP......................................$39,450 Ford Retail Customer Cash.......-$3,000 Dealer Discount........................-$1,000

$

1964 FORD 4000 4cyl., gas. Industrial loader & Industrial Front End, 12 spd. German Transmission, pie weights. $4850. 518-962-2376

FARM EQUIPMENT

STK #EN283 • V6, Auto, Air, Power Window/Locks, Cruise, CD

$

New

DONATE YOUR CAR to CANCER FUND of AMERICA to help SUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS. Tax Deductible. Next Day Towing. Receive Vacation Voucher. Call 7 Days 1-800-835-9372

4455 State Route 374, Merrill, NY

New 2012 Ford Focus SE 4 Dr. STK #SEN101 • Auto, SYNC, Ford Touch Driver Tech, Air, Pwr. Windows/Locks

TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/ Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammogram www.ubcf.info RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPON 1-888-4685964

More Nice, Clean Subarus coming in from CT & Rhode Island

1-800-989-4237

Call us at 1-800-989-4237

DONATE VEHICLE: RECEIVE $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. National Animal Welfare Foundation.

Support NO KILL Shelters. Help Homeless Pets. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NON-RUNNERS Accepted 1-888-333-3848

STK #EN344 • Auto, Air, SYNC System, Cruise, Ambient & Satellite Pkg., Heated Seats

0%

for 60 mos.*

MSRP......................................$18,045 Ford Retail Customer Cash..........-$750

$

17,445 21433

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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Regular Cab 4x4

Stk#AM133, Flame Red, Hemi, Express Package, Hitch, Spray-In Liner

$

30,280

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

Stk#AM147, Bright Silver, 6 Cyl., X Package, Leather, Touch-screen Radio with Navigation

$

37,615

2012 Chrysler Town & Country L Stk#AM105, Deep Cherry Red, 6 Cyl., Leather Sets, DVD, Power Lift Gate

$

34,225 Dealer#3160005

(518) 873-6386

Court Street • Elizabethtown, NY

www.adirondackauto.com

Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY

873-6386 Dealer #3160005

2007 Jeep Compass STK # AL228A Black, 4 Cyl., Manual Shift, Front Wheel Drive,, Terrific on Gas, approx. 45,000 Miles

$

1 Owner

11,480

$

10,150

Dealer# 3160005

2009 Dodge Caliber

2009 Dodge Caliber SXT STK # AL231A Silver, 4 Cyl., Auto, Pleasantly Equipped, approx.

20,000 Miles

$

2008 Dodge Avenger STK # AM95A Red, 4 Cyl., Auto, Pleasantly Equipped, approx.

94,000 Miles.

Sporty & Fun!

21462

15,580 2006 Lincoln Navigator

STK # AM140A Auto, V8, DVD, Sunroof, 7 Passenger Seating, White

$

16,800

STK # AL184A 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., 19,000 Miles, Tango

Fuel Efficient!

$

Fuel Efficient!

13,980

2006 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab Laramie STK # AM96A 4x4, Black, Auto, approx. 39,000 Miles. Very Nicely Equipped!

$

www.adirondack auto.com

18,980 *Tax, title and registration not included.

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