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By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com

PAGE 2 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

PLATTSBURGH — Emotions flooded Teresa Sayward as she watched her son Glenn marry his longtime partner Ben. As the veteran Assemblywoman announces her retirement, she said her most significant moment as a lawmaker was supporting gay marriage in New York state.

The move drew criticism, especially from some of her Republican colleagues, but she said it was the right thing to do and changed so many lives.

“This has been truly the

Lawmakers talk mandate relief, schools.

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Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward, a Republican, has announced she will not seek re-election. She’s been in the Assembly since 2002, and counted the passage of equal marriage rights in New York among her proudest moments.

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Regional spelling bee draws three-county region

By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com

Nicolas Manfred introduces himself at the Regional Spelling Bee March 2. He became Spelling Bee grand champion by spelling the word “quinine” correctly.

Photo by Stephen Bartlett

PLATTSBURGH — The room fell silent as Hailey Ann Aube walked up to the microphone.

“Tuna,” said the sixth grader from Moriah Central School as all eyes at a packed gymnasium at Seton Catholic Central focused on her. “T. U. N. A. Tuna.”

She looked to the judges as the green flag went up, signaling her success.

Tuna kicked off the 2012 Champlain Valley Educational Services Regional Spelling Bee Friday March 2 hosted by Hayley LaPoint, a meteorologist for WPTZ. “Their motivation, poise and courage have brought them here,” she said. “Despite tonight’s out-

come, they are all winners.”

The event occurs yearly and covers Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, with the Press-Republican acting as the media sponsor. School districts send their grade-level winners to the regional bee, while the winner of Friday night’s event qualifies for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. “It is an academic competition, which gives students an opportunity to study words and learn the origins of words and learn to spell words and understand the vocabulary of the word,” said Jane Landry of Champlain Valley Educational Services.

She believes it is a great program and opportunity for students. They are able to participate in an academic competition and compete

Beekmantown residents question school officials.

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Students use ice cream to help animals Oak Street Elementary Students are holding an ice cream social

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stephen@denpubs.com P L A T T S B U R G H — J o h n n y, Gideon and Geronimo crept around the edges of the cafeteria, sniffing at tables and chairs and stopping for an occasional scratch behind the ears or under the chin.

A chorus of grinning fourth graders called their names, eager for a chance to pet the animals.

In roughly a week from the day the animals visited Oak Street Elementary School, the students would be holding an ice cream social to raise money for the Adirondack Humane Society.

“I love the ability for them to raise such a large amount of money and then give it away,” said Amanda Madore, a fourth grade teacher at Oak Street Elementary School. “This gives them motivation to help animals.”

At Oak Street Elementary School, all fourth graders are involved in a project that raises money for the Adirondack Humane Society. On Thursday, March 8, from 6 p.m. to

7:30 p.m., students will hold a ice cream social at Oak Street School.

It is open to anyone in the community and the cost is $1 for two scoops and .10 cents per topping.

The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, while Bill McBride donated a car detailing and there will be a drawing for a ice cream basket and Stewart’s gift card.

The students will run the event, taking orders, serving and making change.

Stewart’s is donating the ice cream.

“We want to teach the kids how they can help locally in their community,” said Wendy Parker, another fourth grade teacher at Oak Street Elementary School. “I think they get a feeling os self worth knowing they are helping the animals and get a feeling of pride. Some take it to the next step and become volunteer dog walkers.”

Fourth grader Josh Bleaux is eager to help the Humane Society.

“They have so many animals and need stuff to help them.”

He was smiling when Lil Cassidy, manager of the Adirondack Humane Society, visited the school Feb. 29.

She told students that the shelter currently has 135 cats and 10 dogs.

Last year when she visited, there were 195 cats, though the shelter is

only built to hold 100.

The animals are excited when employees arrive each morning, though there is a lot of cleaning to be done and it all comes at a high cost.

Last year, Oak Street students raised $800 for the shelter, and the money was used to assist people in the community who couldn’t afford to get their cats spayed and neutered.

In addition to cleaning, shelter employees take care of animals medically, checking for ear mites and treating for fleas.

“All of our kittens and cats are pretty well mannered,” Cassidy said.

There are many reasons cats end up at the shelter, though most often it is because people move and can’t find a place that takes animals.

“A lot of landlords don’t want to have pets, so these people don’t have a choice,” Cassidy said.

The shelter has been around 14 years and adopted out more than 4,500 animals, taking in 465 last year.

Cassidy shared with students a story about a unwanted dog who was kicked at his home by visitors.

The dog is at the shelter now and has come a long way but still has trust issues.

“When strangers come in she

Oak Street Elementary School students gather around Adirondack Humane Society Manager Lil Cassidy for a chance to pet one of the cats she brought in.

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bounces off the walls,” Cassidy said. “She needs the right match, because she had such a rough start.”

Cassidy thought about appropriate matches that day when she was selecting animals to bring to the school.

“I almost brought in a dog today, but his tail is a lethal weapon.”

The students laughed, but their eyes grew even wider when Cassidy released the cats.

Many students asked Cassidy questions and some shared stories about their own animals and fami-

lies, such as one girl whose grandmother is obsessed with cats and another who had “tons” of dogs when she was little.

The students were excited about the opportunity to help the shelter.

“It is nice to know the animals will be safe and have a better home than they did before,” said Paige Murray.

“We are helping the Humane Society with what they are doing to help all the animals get a better home than they used to have,” said Riley Savastano.

Resource center food drive benefits local organizations PLATTSBURGH — As part of the “NYSARC Gives Back” initiative The Advocacy and Resource Center in conjunction with Disabilities Awareness Month, will be conducting a Food Drive for the month of March to benefit the JCEO and Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelves.

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The Peru K-5 Parent Teacher Organization sponsored the event, a question and answer meeting spurred by a public that wanted answers from school officials they felt were keeping them in the dark. Those fears were largely fueled by Interim Superintendent A. Paul Scott’s proposal to save $200,000 by moving sixth graders from the middle school back to the intermediate school in an attempt to bridge a $1 million budget gap.

The event started calmly enough, with PTO members reading questions and school officials responding, though at times it turned into more of an interrogation by a community upset with school officials and intent on offering its own guidelines for running a public school.

“That question was out of line,” said School Board Vice President Donna LaRocque after a question read aloud at the meeting sarcastically called into question Interim Superintendent A. Paul Scott’s ability to manage the district.

“He is doing the district a huge favor by coming back.”

Scott had retired as superintendent of Peru Central School but came back when the previous superintendent was forced to leave the job shortly after taking it because of symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.

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lion deficit in the 2012-13 “Just so you know budget.

Scott further pointed to an ... we have never had array of studies that indicate a budget pass with a sixth graders may not be emosuper majority.” tionally and psychologically ready to be housed in the Donna LaRocque same building as eighth Peru School Board Vice graders and doing so can lead President to behavioral issues down the line.

It is widely known that children go through significant social changes during their seventh and eighth grade years.

Scott further would not bend under questioning to demands to know exactly which positions would be cut. He said until a decision has been made, he will not add to the stress of his employees by lending to speculation about the future of their careers with the district.

Scott said he understands that the current economic times are causing people to question management as a result of the tough decisions that now must be made.

One of the reasons he retired, he said, was because he no longer wanted to be involved with decisions that negatively impacted children.

Scott suggested that the community question lawmakers in Albany, which is where the real blame lies for the current economic environment.

At one point, a member of the community attempted to defend Scott’s leadership, but the PTO threatened to stop the meeting, saying it was restricted to questions and answers.

Scott said the Great Recession of 2008 was behind the fiscal difficulties school districts are struggling with.

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ent read by PTO members that suggested the school district eliminate extra-curricular activities and have students pay to play.

LaRocque explained that nothing is off the table at this point, though she questioned instituting a policy that results in only children from wealthy families being able to benefit from sports and other activities and clubs. She would not support any policy that excluded children from poor families.

“But we may have to look at eliminating certain sports or certain levels of sports.”

Another anonymous individual questioned whether certain positions were needed in the district.

Business Administrator Randolph Sapp said all positions were being examined.

Sapp went on to explain that the 2 percent tax levy cap is not restricted to 2 percent, but depends on the district and a formula that is calculated to determine the true figure.

A district needs a majority vote to pass the budget, he aid, and a super majority - 60 percent - to pass a budget that exceeds the tax cap.

“Just so you know,” LaRocque said, “we have never had a budget pass with a super majority.”

If the budget is voted down the first time, Sapp said, the district can put it up for another vote or alter the spending plan. If the voters defeat it a second time, the levy is established as a 0 percent increase over the previous year.

Many questions focused on the proposal to relocate sixth graders from the middle, back to the intermediate school.

School officials stressed that at this point, it is only a proposal and no decisions have been made.

Scott explained that he suggested the change to save roughly $200,000 yearly by the reduction of an assistant principal through attrition, 1.4 instructional support positions and a clerical support position. The school district is faced with a $1 mil-

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Let the Year of the Girl begin

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irl Scouts around the world are celebrating the official centennial of their organization Monday, March 12 in what is being touted as the “Year of the Girl.”

It was 100 years ago when Juliett Gordon Low founded the first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Ga. Since then, more than 50 million American girls have developed leadership potential in their troops.

Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.

The organization has created a family of friends — a sisterhood — that transcends time.

And if you’re a Girl Scout, you’re in good company. Here are some famous Americans in the Girl Scout family: •musicians Taylor Swift, Sheryl Crow and Mariah Carey; •actresses Dakota Fanning, Lucille Ball (“I Love Lucy”), Lynda Carter (“Wonder Woman”) Susan Lucci (“All My Children”) and Mary Tyler Moore; •television personality Martha Stewart; •television anchorwoman Barbara Walters; •syndicated newspaper columnist Ann Landers; •tennis star Venus Williams; •professional race car driver Danica Patrick; •figure skating Olympic gold medalists Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill; •Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court; •and former first ladies Laura Bush, Nancy Reagan and Hillary Clinton, who is currently the U.S. Secretary of State. Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, was also a Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts, you are the future leaders of our country in all corners of society, including government, business, education, health, science, sports, media and the arts.

Those who are not familiar with Girl Scouts simply know them for their cookies.

But Girl Scouts know better. It’s about camaraderie, teamwork, leadership, strength of mind, body and spirit ... and fun.

Former Girl Scouts at Denton Publications were eager to share some fond memories of their scouting days, from the 1960s through the 1980s. They remember community service projects, field trips, camping, canoeing and hiking. They learned a lot, and they highly recommend the Girl Scouts to any girl.

Joining the Girl Scouts is a great way to get away from the house — with 21st century distractions like television, video

games, computers and cell phone texting — and into new environments with a wide variety of experiences. It shows girls that there’s more to life than simply going to school and going home. There’s a world out there to explore, and the Girl Scouts can show you the way.

For those not familiar with Girl Scouts, here is a quick primer. Like in Boy Scouts, there are different groups based on age: •Girl Scout Daisy, grades K-1 •Girl Scout Brownie, grades 2-3 •Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5 •Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8 •Girl Scout Senior, grades 9-10 •Girl Scout Ambassador, grades 11-12 The mission is to “build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.”

The motto is “Be prepared.”

The slogan, which has been used for 100 years, is “Do a good turn daily.”

Girl Scout Promise: On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. And don’t forget that adults can join as leaders and co-leaders. While there are currently 2.3 million American girls in Girl Scouts, there are more than 880,000 adults in leadership roles.

The 100th anniversary celebrations are now starting, and there is a variety of activities planned. For example, many local troops are taking part in a nationwide Girl Scouts’ 100th Anniversary Take Action Project called Girl Scouts Forever Green, which is designed to reduce the number of discarded single-use plastic bottles and bags. There are parties, camps and fun runs.

The local council — Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York — serves more than 12,000 girls in 15 counties. For more information, visit online at gsneny.org. It’s worth visiting the website, if only to take advantage of the Cookie Locator to find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you.

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It isn’t about winning at all cost when a judge ordered TAPPS n a society that values officials to reinstate the team winning above all else, into the tournament and to the students at Beren reschedule the game so as not to Academy, an Orthodox Jewish conflict with the Sabbath. The basketball team from Texas, Kerrville team that was preparshowed the world that faith ing to play Friday night, instead based values still take priorisent wishes of support to Beren ty— even over winning in the Academy players in a sign of state finals. sportsmanship. Beren went on Dan Alexander Last week Beren won their to win that semi-final and endThoughts from game in the quarter finals of Behind the Pressline ed up losing in the state finals the Texas Association of Priby a mere two points. vate and Parochial Schools.

So what can we learn from these events in The semi-final game was scheduled to be far off Texas? In a world that seems to have played at 9 p.m. Friday evening. Beren playratcheted up a sense of “my way or the ers, however, observe the Sabbath between highway” attitude, we all need to recognize Friday evening and Saturday evening and the things in life that are most important. will not play basketball during those hours Winning at all cost isn’t everything. How as a sign of obedience to the faith. you win, the way you compete, the self reTwo separate appeals to the TAPPS offispect and honesty you display and respect cials had been denied in the week prior to you have for those you compete against is the game. That denial meant that Beren every bit as important as the ultimate outwould stay home and the team they beat in come. It shouldn’t have taken a judge to inthe quarter finals would go in their place to tercede and TAPPS officials should have play in the semis. TAPPS officials stubbornly amended the game scheduling ruling when held to their plans to have the games played they admitted Beren and other similarly afbased on their pre-arranged schedule and in fected teams into their league. You see the their minds that was the final word. Their league has a strict policy on playing games argument was that Beren knew of the on Sundays, so as not to conflict with the league’s finals scheduling before they Christian Sabbath. Eight of the 200-plus agreed to join the league and were told in schools in TAPPS observe the Sabbath on 2010 that should they ever reach the finals, Saturday. Beren parents, who put together no accommodation would be made for their that civil lawsuit over the objections of the Sabbath Observance. school, didn't do it because they wanted In forcing Beren to forfeit the semi-final their kids to go on a trophy grab. They did it game, the Kerrville Our Lady of the Hill to show their kids that their religion counts High School was given a second chance to and in leveling the playing field, they decontinue their season despite losing to the serve the same chances as anyone else who Beren team the previous week. And in a entered the tournament. Resorting to legel great sign of respect, sportsmanship and just action was the only recourse for the parents, outright class the Beren team sent their best but TAPPS officials, from their own sense of wished for success to the team from Kerfair play, should have looked at the larger rville. Beren school officials accepted the picture long before events reached this level. ruling handed down from TAPPS and At a time when values, ethics and moraliagreed to forfeit. ty seem like lost virtues this simple story reWhat the Beren kids know and underminds us that fairness, good sportsmanship stand, and adults seem to have forgotten, is and a level playing field is something, all that in competition there is something called too often, we take for granted in this counsportsmanship. Being a good sport means try. We expect the field to be level and fair you don’t complain or cry about the breaks when we take the court, but in so many in the game that don’t go your way. ways I fear we are moving further away Scholastic sports should be about teaching from embracing these virtues, and replacing life lessons, how to compete fairly and how them with a very one-sided “it’s all about to be a good sport. Competition is a skill one me and my Needs” type of society. Is winwill use throughout their entire life and ning at all cost really what life is about or is learning how to deal with the up downs on it more about how we choose to live our the field of play is a skill one can apply in lives that is most important? nearly every facet of everyday life. You hope Dan Alexander is publisher at CEO of Denton for a level playing field, put your priorities Publications. He may be reached at dan@denin place and put your skills to the test. pubs.com.

On Thursday, Beren was given a reprieve,

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hile the public worry about the state of education is warranted and the questions relevant, there is also at times an air of arrogance and elitism that stinks and cannot be ignored.

At a meeting I attended in Beekmantown, at least one individual suggested parents pay for their children to participate in athletics and other extra-curricular activities.

A similar comment was made at a meeting in Peru.

At the same Peru meeting, a Peru teacher rather defiantly offered that faculty had sacrificed by doing without raises, while keeping step increases one year and only seeing a more than twopercent increase in pay more recently.

Peru School Board member Donna LaRocque responded to a pay to play suggestion by pointing out it would favor children from wealthy families, who can afford to cover such expenses and exclude those from poor families.

The individual at Beekman-

town, responding to criticism of his suggestion, said he was not independently wealthy, a statement that made me wince, because it showed how out of touch people are with some segments of the population. Yes, that individual may not be independently wealthy, but what some people do not realize is that there are families out there who cannot afford to set aside an extra five dollars over the course of a month.

These families will not be able to afford to put their children into athletics, art, music and other subjects cut from schools during tough budget times if a pay to play policy was instituted. And what is more tragic about that fact is it is, generally, but not always, such children who need and benefit from these activities the most. It is sometimes these activities that break the chain, stop the cycle, etc., and provide children with the tools they need to succeed in life.

Regarding the comment made about Peru teachers sacrificing — I don't doubt they sacrificed, and

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From the Editor’s Desk honestly, I wish they did not need to sacrifice.

I respect the teaching profession and believe educators are in a unique position to impart knowledge and make a significant difference in the lives of young people.

I have winced here too when I have watched the public lash out at teachers, jealous of their pay, health benefits and pensions and seemingly out to see them suffer.

But an angry comment that points out a year or two when

overall pay increases were less than teachers would have liked shows how out of touch some people are with the reality of much of society.

There are people out there who have gone without any sort of a pay increase for years now. In fact, many of them have seen pay decreases for years now with forced days off from work without pay as, at the same time, their health insurance costs skyrocket and the coverage diminishes.

It is unrealistic to expect such people to pay any increase in taxes to cover any sort of salary increase, especially when programs for students are being cut.

But instead of thinking people who feel otherwise are uncaring, I have to believe they are out of touch with the world around them.

Families are losing their homes, they are facing decreases in pay, if they have a job at all, and they cannot afford to pay for their children to participate in school activities or to provide others with raises right now. Many of them

cannot afford to purchase their children a used pair of shoes at the Salvation Army.

Yes, teachers are losing their jobs too, but that doesn't mean the ones still with jobs should expect the public to cover salary increases — in whatever form they come in — when some of the working poor pinch pennies to pay rent.

The reality is, some people are struggling to a degree that many out there do not realize. Some of these people are working full time jobs, yet cannot afford the basic necessities and do not qualify for public assistance because outdated formulas state they make too much money.

Sadly, by ignoring these realities and remaining out of touch, we remove ourselves further and further from any chance of treating the ills of this country, and we do a disservice to the children of this country we all claim to be putting first.

Reach Editor Stephen Bartlett at stephen@denpubs.com.

Burn calories at work to stay fit F

inding time to exercise can be a challenge for everyone. With busy work, school, and family, schedules, finding time to work out can be tough. So why not squeeze in ways to work out at work. Here are some creative tips from the mayo clinic to find ways to get exercise in at the office from taking fitness breaks to walking meetings.

Make the most of your commute - Walk or bike to work. If you ride the bus, get off a few blocks early and walk the rest of the way. If you drive to work, park at the far end of the parking lot.

Look for opportunities to stand - You'll burn more calories standing than sitting. Stand while talking on the phone. Better yet, try a standing desk — or improvise with a high table or counter. Eat lunch standing up. Trade instant messaging and phone calls for walks to your co-workers desks or offices.

Take fitness breaks - Rather than hanging out in the lounge with coffee or a snack, take a brisk walk or do some gentle stretching. Pull your chin toward your chest until you feel a stretch along the back of your neck, or slowly bring your shoulders up toward your ears.

Trade your office chair for a fitness ball - A firmly inflated

fitness or stability ball can make a good chair. You'll improve your balance and tone your core muscles while sitting at your desk. You can even use the fitness ball for wall squats or other exercises during the day.

Keep fitness equipment in your work area - Store resistance bands — stretchy cords or tubes that offer weight-like resistance when you pull on them — or small hand weights in a desk drawer or cabinet. Do arm curls between meetings or tasks.

Get social - Organize a lunchtime walking group. You might be surrounded by people who are ready to lace up their walking shoes — and hold each other accountable for regular exercise. Enjoy the camaraderie, and offer encouragement to one another when the going gets tough.

Conduct meetings on the go - When it's practical, schedule walking meetings or brainstorming sessions. Do laps inside your building or, if the weather cooperates, take your walking meetings outdoors.

Pick up the pace - If your job involves walking, do it faster.

Keep your chin up and your shoulders slightly back — and remember to breathe freely while you walk.

If you travel for work, plan ahead - If you're stuck in an airport waiting for a plane, grab your bags and take a brisk walk. Choose a hotel that has fitness facilities — such as treadmills, weight machines or a pool — or bring your equipment with you. Jump-ropes and resistance bands are easy to sneak into a suitcase. Of course, you can do jumping jacks, crunches and other simple exercises without any equipment at all.

Remember that anything is better than nothing. Make it fun and get others involved. You will feel better, refreshed, and have a more productive day with a little movement added in.

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.

Letters to the Editor

Raising money on the backs of veterans To The Burgh: Dear Mr. President, Secretary Panetta and U.S. Congressmen: I write this after reading about your plan to raise money this coming year on the backs of veterans and seniors and after calling to acquire my personalized VA Health Benefits Handbook. How pleased I was to read in the media and periodicals about the VA handbook and where to call. I called and because I’m only 40 percent disabled I can expect it in 24-36 months. The lady was kind enough to say the if I were 100 percent disabled then perhaps it would only be a16-24 months wait. Another election year press release!

I now have this burning sickness in my stomach about those in charge of those of us that served/gave … my vote is to rethink backing any politician who votes to change the rules on veterans pay, medical and other benefits after they retire. I have 30 years service and now 22 years after my retirement you have raised all retiree’s prescription payments, raised my taxes (veterans were not included in the Bush tax extension done by this Congress). Now after no pay increase for the last few years to a meager military retirement check you have and will continue to raise my Medicare payments over the next few years. In addition, with The President’s proposal to have retired military individuals pay for the supplemental TRICARE for Life (TFL) in 2013 you have broken yet another medical “promise” to us veterans. This is just plain wrong, and not politically correct. if the government does not want such large medical bills — stop sending us to war.

It is no longer a matter of what we were

promised it is a matter of changing what we had to “settle for!” Secretary of Defense Panetta has recommended taking more money from my monthly retirement. This “Appointed professional politician” has hardly ever worked for a non-political dollar, not counting 2 yrs in Army Intelligence and 5 years (1971-1976) in “his” law firm. As a nine term Congressman, I do not have to explain his retirement “Full pay” plan for life (untouchable) as his pay keeps going up while he takes mine away. Damn I thought we served together for the same country, equal work — equal pay — what was I thinking?

This is not politically correct. A veteran’s service to our country meant something to us, but apparently, it does not mean a thing to people like President Obama, his appointed puppet, Secretary Panetta or our Congressmen & women. I guess it only matters when we are required to go to war and upon our return to make them look good in a photo opportunity for the press.

While changes may be required to sustain fiscal responsibility it should not be on the backs of those of us that volunteered to defend our country. We had made a "deal" for what we have now. In addition, while the deal is not everything we were promised, any changes should be part of Congressional plans that affect those that have yet to join the Armed Forces or reached that Social Security time in their life. A “fixed” income promised for work done or SS taxes paid should be untouched so we can keep the houses we raised our children in and live a life of no fear as we face this uncertain future.

Grandfathering changes earned retire-

ment for those of us who have completed our service to our country, is Politically Correct.

With all the bills (gas, heat & food) plus taxes continuing to rise, how do we cope?

Please stop hurting the seniors, military and civilian, as our fixed income cannot take it.

I thank you the politician for your time — and your service to our country, you can thank us by exempting retired military from any change that affects taking away more of our pay and entitlements.

Upon retirement, I asked for nothing more than what you gave me a monthly check, partial medical, no dental, no optical. I did not ever in my mind think you would (22 years later) ask for some of it back. Good lord I am 70 years old can’t you let me have what i have a few more years — then i’ll be gone.

Winfield L. Belanger, CMSgt (ret) Disabled Vietnam Veteran Having served 30 years & 100 days

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City and Town with Don Kasprzak and Bernie Bassett A

s I write my column, we are dealing with the first substantial snowstorm of 2012. For all you snow lovers, congratulations, winter has arrived!

This month, I met with Janine Schereline who is the new Executive Director for the North Country Center for the Arts. Janine has some excellent ideas and I wish her well in her new position.

As has occurred many times since becoming mayor, I was interviewed by several journalism and government students from Plattsburgh State which is always enjoyable.

I met with Sherry Gillette who is the Director of Community Services on a possible future project. I met with Steve Wible from Saranac Power Partners as I do a couple of times a year to review city/cogeneration plant issues. We held a Public Hearing on a possible lease of a city building to the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum. Councilor Jim Calnon, City Chamberlain Richard Marks, and I met with our healthcare representatives, First Niagara, to review the city healthcare plan and dis-

cuss the costs associated with the plan as we do two or three times each year.

Jim, Richard, and I also met with an Office of the Comptrollers representative as a follow-up to the three audits I requested when first being elected mayor.

The city appears to be doing well which is good news.

Mayor ’s Cup & Regatta meetings continue with the hopes of bringing an enjoyable event this summer.

I attended the New York State Conference of Mayors Meeting in Albany which is always very informative.

I was very pleased to attend a state budget presentation by Governor Cuomo at Plattsburgh State with local business and government leaders.

Governor Cuomo has done an outstanding job in his first year in office and I fully support his agenda as he moves forward.

In looking at my calendar for March, it already appears to be very busy. I am hoping for an early spring but our North Country weather never fully cooperates as we all know! Thanks and have a great month!

T

he short month of February is coming to an end as this winter, a winter that almost was, transitions to longer days and more direct sunlight. Thoughts of spring begin to enter our minds with a desire to get outside and bask in the sunlight.

This past weekend though we were reminded that it isn’t over yet and Mother Nature has a little more winter in her plans!

This month we finalized our submittals for FEMA and our project claims as a result of Hurricane Irene. We are confident that we will get funding to help with the repair and replacement of the Bucks Corner Road culvert/bridge that was washed out. Hopefully that work will be able to start this spring and a new road, with some improvements, will be constructed.

I participated in the Vision2Action meeting this month that promoted the importance of the Arts in our region. Vision2Action leadership is focused, determined and beginning to make progress.

Developing a venue for the Arts and Arts presentations is a key element of a progressive community that attracts new

business and retains key residents.

This month we received the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal Risk Management Award for 2012. This award is in recognition of the Town’s loss ratio that was the very best of the more than 650 member subscribers in New York State! I was very pleased that this recognition was given to us because it reflects the efforts of everyone working together to implement safety procedures and sound management and operation practices. I am also pleased that we are able to have lower premiums for our liability insurance coverage.

We have had a number of meetings to review our existing telephone and communication systems. The ever increasing changes in technology, that we are often required to comply with, and the changes in both hardware and software makes it important to periodically review existing resources. We will continue to work with providers to make recommendations on how we can better meet our needs and continue to hold costs down.

Adirondack Community Trust offering M.D. scholarship PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Community Trust (ACT) offers a scholarship of $10,000 to a qualifying medical school student working toward an M.D. who is a resident of the Adirondack Park, St. Lawrence, Essex Franklin, Hamilton or Clinton County or has lived in one of those counties for a least two years.

The Dr. U. R. Plante Medical Scholarship Fund was endowed by his family to honor a

dedicated doctor who spent 56 years practicing medicine in Massena. Having borrowed money from his sister so he could attend the University of Vermont, Dr. Plante understood the difficulty of paying for medical school. He was also concerned that rural areas receive adequate medical services. One condition of the scholarship is that the recipient be willing to return to the Adirondack region or practice in a remote part of the U.S.

or another country where doctors are needed, for at least two years.

For an application or more information, contact ACT Scholarship Coordinator Andrea Grout 518-523-9904, andrea@generousact.org or visit the website www.Generous-

ACT.org. To read a profile on one Plante Scholar, Dr. Darci Beiras, who practices pediatric medicine in Tupper Lake, visit www.GenerousACT.org and click on Grants and Scholarships.

Tea Party leaning toward Matt Doheny PLATTSBURGH — A straw poll of Tea party activists revealed strong support for GOP Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny.

At a gathering on Friday night more than 50 members of the Upstate New York Tea (UNYTEA) Party cast their votes for Presidential, Congressional, and NYS Assembly candidates.

Matt Doheny won the Congressional poll with 64% of the vote, the balance being split evenly among Tim Stampfler and Kellie Greene.

Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum garnered 45 percent of the vote with Mitt Romney coming in second at 27.4 percent.

Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich were a distant third and fourth.

The surprise of the evening was Karen Bisso, a recently announced candidate for the GOP nod in the race for the NYS Assembly.

She trounced her GOP rival, incumbent Assemblywoman Janet Duprey by a vote of 77.5 percent to 6 percent. Dave Kimmel, who has yet to announce his intentions, received a 16 percent write in vote.

UNYTEA’s Chairman, Mark L Barie, emphasized the un-scientific nature of the poll and pointed out that the gathering was about half of what was expected, due to Friday’s snowstorm.

Barie welcomed the crowd saying it was the first UNYTEA function of the election year which he described as “the most important election in our lifetime”.

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against other schools, meeting students from around the region.

Elaine Rice, reader for the regional spelling bee, advised students not to rush through words and to remember to say the word so judges know they heard it.

Each student had two and a half minutes to complete the word.

Orange followed tuna, and then cotton, as Rice said, “That shirt is made of 100 percent cotton,” using each word in a sentence to ensure students understood it.

The word zero inspired a sentence about the local weather as Rice said, “We have had just a few days with below-zero temperatures.”

Opera was the first word that presented a problem, as a young woman spelled it wrong, returning to her seat in tears as the tournament went on.

Other words that posed a problem during the first round included melba, mentor, mammoth and gruff.

The word pickle, spelled correctly, ended the first round.

Round two started with embargo, spelled correctly, followed by the words canary, rupture, library, canine, and measure, which the more than 60 students in grades four through eight got right.

Students stumbled on words such as wanderlust and democracy, with diagnosis marking the end of the second round.

The event included a third oral round and a written fourth round.

Moriah Central School student Nicolas Manfred earned the title of Spelling Bee grand champion, as well as the seventh-grade title, by spelling the word “quinine” correctly.

Individual grade-level winners for this year ’s bee were: Plattsburgh City Schools student Gareth Mansfield, fourth grade; Plattsburgh student Jeremy Cui, fifth grade; Saranac Central student Kenna Fasking, sixth grade; and Jillian Dean from Willsboro Central School, eighth grade.

Manfred also won a savings bond, one-year subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica Online, a gift certificate to Amazon.com, a Merriam-Webster ’s Third New International Dictionary, and a Valerie’s Supplement spelling-word resource.

Manfred further will attend the Scripps National Spelling Bee in washington, D.C., later this year.

“It feels good,” Manfred said.

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Lawmakers speak at Legislative Breakfast

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Rural schools need more money.

At least that was the consensus of three state lawmakers who spoke March 2 at the North Country Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Forum breakfast at the Holiday Inn. They also touched on gambling, pension reform, mandate relief and the perceived change of how business is done in Albany.

“What a great change to have the leadership we have in Albany,” said Assemblywoman Janet Duprey (RPeru). “The bipartisan efforts in Albany are a template for the entire country.”

State Sen. Betty Little (RQueensbury) contended that the only way to govern is working with all sides, and he (Gov. Andrew Cuomo) does that.

She went on to say that seemingly everyone has spoken about mandate relief “forever.” Now is the time to take action, she said.

Yet some lawmakers vote against it, and every mandate had an advocate who has not gone away.

Little also said people would have their heads in the sand if they did not think something about gambling.

She supports a constitutional amendment that would go before voters, but would not want to see slot machines in every drug store.

Duprey thinks gambling is worth exploring and taking a hard look at, especially given the dire need for revenue.

But Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward, who has announced her retirement, does not support gambling.

At the Legislative Breakfast are, from left to right, Garry Douglas of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, Senator Betty Little, Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward and Assemblywoman Janet Duprey.

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“I think there are social problems that come with it,” she said. “I think it is a slippery slope and the government is wrong to get into it.”

Sayward does support reforming the Triborough Amendment, which allows unions to keep existing contracts in place after they ex-

pire.

“You can’t get people to negotiate when they are receiving full pay and steps, and the only way that will change is if we hear from you,” she said. “This is unaffordable for people in our communities.”

Little called for reform

and freezing of steps.

She also said rural schools need more money.

Little described one school in her district which would only be able to pull in $78,000 in revenues under the tax cap, yet expenses are increasing by $360,000.

All three noted the high costs of special education and cautioned against allowing such students to suffer in order to save money.

Sayward said when she was in school children with disabilities disappeared from their families and were sent to homes. Fortunately, New York and other states decided that all children deserve an education.

“We still haven’t gotten to the core of how we are going to educate every child,” Sayward said.

When Little was growing up, a child with Down Syndrome would simply sit on the porch, and today that child is in the classroom.

That admittedly increases costs, though she supports

such expenditures.

Duprey’s grandson is a mainstreamed senior at Peru Central School and is on the Autism Spectrum. He will succeed because of the high quality of education he has received and the compassion of his teachers, Duprey said.

“We are not a one-sizefits-all education system,” Duprey said.

One of the biggest problems with the education system, Duprey said, is the state Education Department. That organization, as well as the Board of Regents, is out of touch. Duprey said she doesn’t know how to turn things around but will do everything she can to correct the “dysfunction.”

Little said rural schools need more money, but they can’t raise property taxes because property owners will not allow it and cannot afford it.

“We have some huge problems in education.”

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Animosity growing over budget process

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN — Distrust hung in the air like a skunk’s scent around a pile of scattered trash.

The Beekmantown Central School Board and superintendent sat at an island of tables in the front of the auditorium, facing a wave of anger and fear in the large crowd that gathered the evening of Feb. 28.

The audience spoke amongst themselves, doing little to hide their disgust over the fiscal storm sweeping the district up, many offering ideas to patch their ship’s holes and prevent it from sinking.

Then, all eyes focused on Superintendent Scott Amo, who attempted to navigate those gathered through the troubled waters.

“There will have to be an impact on programs and services,” he admitted.

The district must make up $3.2 million in the 2012-13 budget and school officials have already proposed reductions to an array of services, as well as eliminating athletics and more than 40 positions. This comes as the district currently operates under a contingency budget that included its own job cuts and reductions.

In 2011 the district had more than $7 million in fund balance, applying half of it to the $38 million 2011-12 budget.

Of what remains, $1.8 million would go toward the 2012-13 spending plan, only leaving enough in the fund balance to operate the district for a month.

“We have a fund-balance challenge,” Amo offered a skeptical crowd.

The district will likely receive $300,000 less in state aid for the 2012-13 budget.

Then, there is a tax cap that is largely publicized as two percent, though in reality it differs per district and is determined by a host of factors. At Beekmantown, the cap could be 2.7 percent.

Federal education job funds, that previously saved positions, have run out.

Expenditures are at least at 2011-12 levels

of $38,155,982, obligations based on current employee contracts will increase by $1,050,000, and costs in areas such as utilities and diesel as well as debt service repayments amount to a $500,000 increase over 2011-12.

The end result is the $3.2 million budget gap.

Amo and his team have managed to scrape $600,000 in savings in the current budget by pinching corners through fewer supply purchases, reduced spending on BOCES services and electricity reductions.

“It is possible, because we are putting spending freezes in, that we may be giving money back,” Amo offered.

But the majority of savings proposed to make up $3.2 million come in the form of reductions in academic intervention services, foreign languages, art and music, electives, bus routes, extra curricular clubs, support staff and BOCES services.

The district would eliminate more than 40 positions, driver education and athletics.

But there are variables that could affect the budget, such as ongoing contract negotiations with teachers, support-staff supervisors and a few individual positions.

“There could be concessions made,” Amo said.

Other variables include employee retirements, increases or decreases in grant funding and enrollment fluctuations.

Finally, the tax cap could be overridden by 60 percent of voters, enabling the district to put more money into the budget.

But many district residents balk at that idea, pointing out the poor economy, unemployment and local foreclosures. They contend taxpayers have little left to give and raising taxes could force even more residents out of their homes.

There have been suggestions that booster clubs finance athletic programs, but community feedback indicates that would not be possible.

At least one parent recommended people pay for their children to participate in

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From left to right, school baord members Ed Marin and Steve Trombley, superintendent Scott Amo and board member Leonard King.

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sports, but many others quickly said that is unfair to poor families in the district.

“I am very disappointed that we are once again pitting stakeholders against each other,” said Marilyn Dwyer, speaking to the board during the public comment session at the end of the meeting.

She chastised school officials for not previously opening the lines of communication with employees and the community.

Holly Sims reminded the board that similar conversations occurred a year ago.

“Apparently the board and superintendent don’t believe in financial planning,” she said. “We need reductions in recurring expenses and we need contracts the taxpayers

can afford.”

Nicholas Hebert, a Beekmantown ninth grader, has been participating in choral activities since he was three and soccer from age four. Taking those activities away, he told the crowd and school officials, would equate to stealing part of his life.

The current situation is a mess and amounts to a suicide note from the school, Debbie Passno said. It is a scare tactic to get taxpayers who cannot afford it to override the budget tax cap, she said.

“A lot of taxpayers are having their own financial difficulties,” Passno said. “How do you ask more from the community?”

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Hornets advance to state quarterfinals with wins over Saranac, Potsdam

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The Sandstoners came on hot in the fourth quarter, but were unable to make a full comeback as the Plattsburgh High Hornets scored a 47-37 win, advancing them to the state quarterfinal round March 6.

Ethan Votraw went to the line with 16.6 seconds left, sealing the win for the Hornets with a pair of free throws for a 47-37 lead.

Votraw then made the final rebound of the game, sparking a celebration for the hometown team.

Votraw finished with 17 points for the Hornets, while Garrett Frady scored seven, Nate Harrington six, Rob Fout five, Ab Maknani five and Mike O'Connor four.

Fout finished with five rebounds while Votraw added four.

The Hornets used a huge start to the third quarter for the second straight game, as they scored the first eight points of the quarter, thanks to some big plays by Garrett Frady.

“We came out on a run to start the second half,” head coach Chris Hartman said.

“When you have a team concept and you see the different players step up to fill their roles, it’s a beautiful thing.

“I thought Garrett not only helped with that run, but played outstanding defense on their top scorer,” Hartman added. “I’m glad that he is our point guard for the next two years.”

Hartman said that they are going to prepare for their next opponent, Section II’s Watervilet, the same way they have prepared throughout the season.

“We are going to concentrate on what we do well,” Hartman said. “We have been playing strong defense, and we held a Potsdam

team to 37 points that at one point this year hit for 100 in a game.”

The Sandstoners held an 11-10 edge after the first quarter, while the Hornets used an 11 -9 second quarter to take a 21-20 lead into the locker rooms. The Hornets then started the third period on a 8-0 run and increased their lead.

Hornets defeat Chiefs

The Plattsburgh High Hornets used a strong third quarter to give them the cushion they needed in capturing the Section VII/Class B championship game with a 6348 victory over the Saranac Chiefs.

The Chiefs made a push to get back into the game in the final eight minutes, getting as close as nine points on several occasions.

However, the Hornets were able to make their free throws to keep the Chiefs in check and get to the final buzzer with the win. The Hornets ended up edging the Chiefs, 20-19 in the fourth quarter.

“Our defense stepped up in the second half, and down the stretch our foul shooting was incredible,” Hornets head coach Chris Hartmann said.

“It all starts on the defensive end,” Ab Maknani said. “It energizes everyone.”

“I think that Rob Fout was big with his foul shots at the end,” Ethan Votraw said. “I don’t think they ever hit the rim, they all went straight through the net.”

The Hornets started the second half on a 10-0 run, with Maknani hitting a pair of three-pointers on assists from Garrett Frady and Votraw. Maknani also hit a free throw and then connected on another three off a Frady assist before Jeremy Bullis hit a layup off a Ben Weightman assist.

“I am so proud of Ab,” Hartmann said.

“All year he has hung in there and continued

Ab Maknani scored 19 points in the Section VII/Class B title game against Saranac. More photos from the game are available at the-burgh.com.

to improve. To have him have the game that he did in this moment makes me extremely proud.”

“It looked like he could have fit a beach ball into the hoop,” Votraw said. “When Ab and everyone is hitting, we have five threats that spread out the court. We play as a team for sure.”

“We knew that they were going to come out hard to start the second half and we had to match their intensity,” Maknani said. “I knew I had to come back after some misses earlier, and I felt great on each shot.”

“Today was just a difference of those threes that Maknani hit to start the third quarter,” Saranac coach Brent Davis said.

“Once they got away from us there, we were not able to recover.”

Maknani finished with 19 points and four rebounds, while Votraw also scored 19 points to go with 10 rebounds and three as-

Ethan Votraw scored 36 points in the Hornets’ last two games.

sists. Rob Fout had eight points and four rebounds, while Garrett Frady scored six points and Nate Harrington combined six points and six rebounds. Mike O'Connor scored five points.

For the Chiefs, Jeremy Bullis had 13 points and 15 rebounds, while Connor Christopherson scored nine, Jake Liberty eight, Ryan Kerner seven, Kasey Favreau six, Ryan St. Clair three and Joe Tobin two.

“I’m very proud of my kids,” Davis said.

“They made a good run down the stretch and came into the sectionals as a fifth seed and made it to having a chance to win a championship. I am very proud of them.”

The Hornets, who led by two at half, outscored the Chiefs, 18-6, in the third quarter.

The Hornets outscored the Chiefs, 10-7, in the second period. The Chiefs opened with a 16-15 lead after the first quarter.

Garrett Frady scored seven points against Potsdam.

Photos by Nancy Frasier

Seton Lady Knights fall to Moriah in Class C girls basketball title game

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The Moriah Lady Vikings, in their return to Class C basketball, captured the title with a 34-21 victory over the Seton Catholic Lady Knights.

While the Knights outscored the Vikings, 9-5, in the final quarter, Moriah had built up a 29-11 lead after three quarters and held on for the win.

“I have a team of great kids that understand what their roles on the team are,” head coach Stephen Pelkey said.

“It’s amazing,” Hayley Waldron said.

“This is the first sectional title I have won in varsity and it is indescribable.”

Waldron led the Vikings with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the game, while Hailey Chapuk and Lauren Pelkey each had five points, with Pelkey adding seven rebounds.

Brooke Sheffer scored four points, with Stephanie Mauran grabbing seven re-

bounds. Jasmine Callis and Lindsay Brace each scored three points.

For the Knights, Paige Spittler finished with six points while Kelli Ryan scored seven points in the second half to go with 10 rebounds in the game, and Shannon Egan scored five in the fourth quarter. Kate Schofield scored three points, while Eva Zalis had two points to go with four rebounds, Maddison Murnane finished with five rebounds.

The Vikings held an overall rebound advantage of 40-27.

“We are a small team and we stress that we have to at least break even on the boards,” Pelkey said. “There are teams that have a lot of size in our league, and we have had to work hard to get where we are as a rebounding team.”

The Vikings had a 21-11 halftime lead. Moriah held a 10-6 advantage on the boards in the opening quarter, jumping out to a 12-7 lead.

Paige Spittler uses a screen to get past the Moriah defense. More photos from this game are available at theburgh.com.

Photo by Nancy Frasier

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Knights defeat Sentinels to claim Section VII/Class C championship

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The Seton Catholic Knights have won the Section VII/Class C title against the Ticonderoga Sentinels March 3, winning 56-49.

The Knights outscored the Sentinels 12-8 in the final period, as Carlos Alvarez led the team with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Adam Tedford added 15 points and five rebounds, while Carson Hynes scored 10 points to go with seven rebounds and six blocked shots.

Eddie Larow had nine points and five assists, while Keagen Briggs finished with five assists.

“It was our goal to get to this point,” Alvarez said. “I have to give all of the credit to Carson. They had to double team him and it gave me the chance to get a lot of open rebounds. I was really all by myself. Carson is the man.”

“Carlos was in the high post and did a great job getting to the ball on the glass,” head coach Larry Carson Hynes had 10 points Converse said. and seven rebounds for the “We tried to overload the Knights. side Carson was on so they could not put two or even three defenders on him, but this team fought through the challenges and it was an overall great team effort.”

After the Sentinels had cut the lead to 5047 in the final two minutes, Carlos Alvarez

hit a fade-away jumper with just over a minute to play to give Seton a 52-47 lead. The Knights then forced a turnover, which was answered right back by the Sentinels. Ti missed the shot, and Alvarez collected his 14th rebound.

The Knights then turned the ball over on their next possession, but a pass to Nate Lenhart went too far, turning the ball back over to the Knights.

A long inbounds pass to Adam Tedford resulted in a travel with 19 seconds remaining, and Mike Graney was fouled with 17 seconds left for the Sentinels. Graney hit both free throws, cutting the lead to 52-49.

Another challenge for the Sentinels was stopping the clock, as they only had two team fouls committed before the final minute of play. The Sentinels started to foul Seton, picking up their seventh team foul with 10 seconds remaining. The foul was committed by Graney, which was his fifth, forcing him from the game.

On the ensuing one-and-one, Tedford hit both ends to give the Knights a 54-49 lead. A Lenhart three fell short, which was rebounded by Alvarez, who then hit both free throws to ice the championship for the Knights “Our defense just was not where it needed to be today,” Sentinel head coach Joe Defayette said. “They hit the boards hard and got some second chance points, especially Alvarez. Offensively, we had a tough time executing.”

Lenhart led the Sentinels with 20 points, while Doug Wilson and Mike Graney each scored 10. Anthony Dushane had four points, with Joe Gonyea scoring three and Riley Chapman two.

The Sentinels cut into the lead with a 12-7 third quarter as Nate Lenhart scored six of his game-high 19 points.

The Knights held a 17-12 lead after the first quarter. They also outscored the Sentinels 20-17 in the second quarter for a 37-29 halftime lead.

The Seton Catholic boys varsity basketball team celebrates their Section VII/Class C title win over Ticonderoga. Photos from this game are available at the-burgh.com.

Photos by Nancy Frasier

Carlos Alvarez led the Knights with 21 points and 15 rebounds in their win over the Sentinels.

Lady Chiefs defeat Beekmantown, advance to the state quarterfinals

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Lady Chiefs used a stifling press and hot shooting in the opening half to jump out to a 34-10 lead en route to a win over the Salmon River Lady Shamrocks March 6.

The Chiefs will next play Saturday, March 10, against the Section II/Class B champion.

Alisha Ducatte finished with 18 points and four steals, while Stephanie Linder scored 15 points to go with 14 rebounds and six steals.

Morgan Maye scored 11 with three steals, while Kayla Napper had seven points and five steals, Emma Newell scored six points and Victoria Phaneuf scored four points.

Abby Kelly scored 13 points for the Shamrocks, while Karyss Terrance scored eight.

“We were hot tonight,” Linder said. “We took the open looks and passed when we needed to. The defense was the key for us, because we knew this was going to be a tough game going in, but we were able to get them away from their strengths with our defense.”

“Salmon River is a better offensive team than they showed tonight,” Chiefs head coach Tim Newell said. “We knew they had good guard play, and we were able to pressure them and get them tired early. Our intensity affected their style of play and we were able to push the ball. It was a very good game.”

Beekmantown’s Katrine Fogelstroem looks to get past Saranac’s Alisha Ducatte. More pictures from this game are available at the-burgh.com.

Photo by Nancy Frasier The Lady Chiefs will face Watervilet in the state quarterfinal Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.

Lady Eagles fall to Chiefs

Shannon Ryan attempts to save the ball.

The Saranac Lady Chiefs captured the Section VII/Class B championship against the Beekmantown Eagles March 2, as they used a strong third quarter to push ahead for good.

The Chiefs finished the game with a 17-7 fourth quarter in claiming the sectional title with a winning score of 59-31.

“I thought that we started well defensively, but they were able to adjust to the pressure and we gave up a couple of rebounds each quarter that let them get back into it,” Chief head coach Tim Newell said.

“We went with a bigger lineup in the second half and put Stephanie

Linder on Katrine Fogelstroem, their point guard. I think that adjustment changed the pace of the game.”

“We were able to stick with the game plan and get the ball inside,” Eagles head coach Greg Waters said. “In the third, we didn’t take care of it when they came out on their 9-0 run. We had opportunities to score, but we just didn’t.”

Linder, Morgan Maye and Alisha Ducatte paced the Chiefs in the title game, with Linder scoring 21 points to go with three assists and rebounds. Maye added 15 points, while Ducatte also scored 15 and added three assists and four steals. Victoria Phaneuf added four points and five rebounds, with Kate Gates adding five steals and five rebounds.

Kayla Napper had three steals and three assists. Brooke Layhee and Kristen Napper each scored two points.

“The senior leadership was key without a doubt,” Newell said.

“I love how we are all play so well together,” Ducatte said. “We play team ball for

sure.”

“I am on cloud nine right now,” Maye said.

“Everyone needed to work together tonight not only on offense, but on defense to know our assignments, and we all did our jobs tonight.”

“We definitely needed to step up on defense in the second half,” Linder said. “It was nice because once we got a couple of stops to start the third, everything fell into place.”

For the Eagles, Shannon Ryan had her best game against the Chiefs this season, scoring 19 points to go with 12 rebounds and three blocked shots. Katrine Fogelstroem finished with six points and five rebounds, while Courtney Wilson had four points. Emily Anderson added one point and eight rebounds.

“They had a great season,” Newell said. “I think that we gave them three of the four losses they had all season. I am just glad that things went our way.”

“I am pretty proud of the effort,” Waters said. “The girls came out and gave everything for the entire game.”

The Chiefs cushioned their lead in the third quarter with an 18-5 eight minutes to take a 42-24 lead.

The Eagles would not let the Chiefs run away in the first half, cutting a 20-9 Chiefs advantage early in the second into a 24-19 halftime lead thanks to a 10-4 run.

The opening quarter saw the Chiefs jump out to a 9-2 lead before the Eagles went on a 7-2 run to end it within two points at 11-9.

Rylei Porter brings the ball up the court.

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Sayward from page 1 best experience I have ever had in my life,” Sayward said in Plattsburgh Friday at the Legislative Breakfast. “It hasn’t always been easy, but it has been rewarding.

“We have done so many things, but the most significant thing I ever did was to become the first Republican to sign for the same-sex marriage bill.”

Sayward, 67, served a decade as Willsboro Town Supervisor before being elected to the 113th Assembly District in 2002. The district covers Essex, Hamilton and Warren counties and part of Saratoga County.

She spoke with family recently, including her husband Kenneth, with whom she celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary, and decided it was the right time for her to retire.

She will step down at the end of the year.

“Teresa, you are leaving us wanting more,” said North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas.

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey called it a bittersweet day and a huge loss for the North Country.

She said she and Sayward have been friends since they were teenagers. Duprey also supported the same-sex marriage bill.

“She is one of the most respected members of the Assembly by both parties that sit in those chambers.”

Senator Betty Little said she began admiring Sayward’s career when the latter was a supervisor in Willsboro.

“She is a tremendous representative of the issues of this constituency,” Little said. “I think she is going to be a

tremendous advocate for the North Country in a different way.”

Saward said she is not going away. The Adirondack Park still needs a strong voice, she said.

“If we don’t come together for a single purpose, we won’t be successful in anything we do,” she said. “There is a lot of power when people come together.”

Sayward has been extremely pleased with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration. The most important thing, she said, is to work in a non-partisan way to push New York forward.

“I knew when I took this job I would know when it was time to leave,” Sayward said. “Thank you all very much for making this ride I had a very pleasant and wonderful experience.”

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randall Douglas, a Democrat from jay, is strongly considering a run at Sayward’s seat.

“I have enjoyed working with Teresa,” he said. “She is a tremendous leader and I will miss her dearly.”

Sayward refused to play politics, nor did she care what party an individual belonged to, he said.

“I am honestly considering a run but no decision will be made until I thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of a run with my family,” Douglas said.

He plans to have those discussions during a trip to Florida in the next few weeks.

“One of the biggest items weighing on my decision is to make certain that my Town of Jay and Essex County constituents’ needs for recovery from Irene are still able to be met, as a possible campaign would be very time consuming.”

Adirondack Builders Expo planned PLATTSBURGH—The Adirondack Builders Association will hold their second annual Home and Lifestyle Expo. The expo will be held at the Crete Civic Center in Plattsburgh on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 11 from 11 a.m. until 4 pm.

The Expo will feature the latest new products and styles and resources available for new home construction, remodeling and interior design/ decorating projects. There will be free informative seminars, a bounce house for the kids as well as the more than 100 booths at the Crete Center for you to browse. The costs is $3 for Adults and children 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local Girl and Boy Scouts.

A complete list of exhibitors and seminars can be found on the ABA’s website, www.adirondackbuilders.org. You can also reach them by email at info@adirondackbuilders.org or call 420-1020.

Fire fighter banquet scheduled ALTONA—The Clinton County Firefighters' Association will be holding its' Annual Banquet on March 17, at the Rainbow Banquet Hall, 47 Woods Falls Rd. This banquet is open to members of the association and past/exempt firefighters throughout the association coverage area.

The Clinton County Firefighters' Association invites past/exempt firefighters to attend this annual event.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

I AM CURRENTLY SEEKING people to sign a petition against medical negligence in veterinarian practices in NY State. If you would like to sign this petition and want to help and your pet fell victim to such practices, Please call me. Leave phone # for Joyce 518-493-6441

MOVIE EXTRAS. Earn up to $300 daily. No experience required. All looks and ages. 1-800-981-4925 PROCESS MAIL Excellent weekly income processing our mail! Free supplies! Helping homeworkers since 1992. Genuine! 888-3021522 www.howtoworkfromhome.com

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Ph. (518) 563-7666 1-800-750-4452

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33073

APARTMENT

HELP WANTED

- ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS needed immediately! $150-$300/day depending on job.

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- 2012 SUMMER YOUTH COUNSELORS The Westport Youth Commission is seeking applications for summer counselors and counselors-in -training for the 2012 Summer Program. Applications are due in the Town Office, PO Box 465, Westport, NY 12993 by March 21 and may be found under downloadable forms on the Town's website. Counselors must be 16 years of age.

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March 10, 2012 FRANKLIN WOOD STOVE 2-door, good condition, $200.00.

Call 518-576-0012

ELECTRONICS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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ANTIQUE DOUBLE BED Thick corner spindles. Converted rope bed. Box spring/clean mattress. $350. 518-561-9609

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FOR SALE "PHONE Now Re-activated MOVING SALE Husqvarna 55, w/16"bar, case, extra chains, etc. (excell cond) e.c. $150.

LG brand dehumidifier, (like new), l.n. $150.

Scott's lawn spreader, e.c. $25.

Air compressor, (good cond) g.c. $25.

Window air conditioner, g.c. $25.

Bench vice, v.g.c. $20.

Metal firewood stacker, v.g.c. $20.

20"walk-behind mulching mower, v.g.c. $75.

Double Snowmobile trailer w/2' high sides, g.c. $125.

Lawn roller w/wagon hitch, g.c.$15.

IKEA computer desk w/lamp, v.g.c. $15.

IKEA drawer/shelving unit, v.g.c. $25.

Large Weber Charcoal grill, v.g.c. $50.

2 Camp chairs, e.c. ea. $8.

Wood bench, 4' long, e.c. $$25.

Wood desk w/3 drawers & chair insert, v.g.c. $60.

Wood book shelves, 4'H X 4'L, g.c. $25.

Old wood school desk, v.g.c. $30.

4-Drawer filing cab, vert, v.g.c. $20.

Ladder jack, l.n. $8.

Lawn push cart, metal (40"L X 22"W X 10"D), g.c. $15.

Color TV, approx. 22"tube, e.c. $30.

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Pair of small field harrow sections, g.c. $10.

Grease gun, v.g.c. $10.

Numerous plastic gas/diesel fuel cans, var. $ Numerous framed paintings & pictures, var. $ (518) 946 - 2645 leave MSG." 1904 OLD TOWN CANOE Guide model, good condition.

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MUSIC

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CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4sale 1-516-377-7907

WANTED TO BUY

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LAND

AUTO WANTED

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518-963-7351

CARS

$$OLD GUITARS WANTED$$ Gibson,Fender,Martin,Gretsch. 1920's to 1980's. Top Dollar paid. Toll Free: 1-866-433-8277

AVAILABLE NOW!!! 2-4 Bedroom homes Take Over Payments No Money Down/No Credit Check Call 1-888-269-9192

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

CA$H PAID - up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Hablamos Espanol. 1-800 -371-1136

DELAWARE: 1 Family Ranch Homes. Peaceful Setting, 55 + Community. Close to shopping, beach,bay & I-95. Low 100's, low taxes. Call 302-659-5800 or bonayrehomes.com

FARM EQUIPMENT

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Yearbookusa@yahoo.com or 972768-1338

DOGS 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 PUG PUPPIES 6 Weeks.

FAWN 4 males / 1 female Vet check, shots and de-wormed $350-400 (518) 532-7175

FARM LIVESTOCK

WORK ON JET ENGINES - Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. Call AIM (866)453-6204

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

HEALTH

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Call us at 1-800-989-4237

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

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Rent to own. No money down. No credit check. 1-877-395-0321

"PHONE NOW re-activated" 2002-2003 JOHN DEERE #4710 compact diesel tractor w/ many options (300 hours), frontend loader, 6-foot rotary mower & new post hole digger w/12inch auger. All garaged, excellent condition. $24,975., OBO.(518)946-2645, leave MSG.

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888-617-5726 or www.elliottbeachrentals.com

ACCESSORIES BLOWN HEAD GASKET? Any vehicle repair yourself. State of the art 2-Component chemical 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

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Support NO KILL Shelters. Help Homeless Pets. Free Towing, TAX DEDUCTIBLE, NON-RUNNERS Accepted 1-888-333-3848 BIKES FOR TYKES look for them in Items under $100 Super savers ads

1964 FORD 4000 4cyl., gas. Industrial loader & Industrial Front End, 12 spd. German Transmission, pie weights. $4850. 518-962-2376 2004 BOBCAT T300 Track Skid Steer Loader Cab Heat Air. Asking $5500 E-mail me for pictures and details iessa9ty@msn.com / 802-3281113.

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

MOTORCYCLES WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 19671980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650, H1500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3400 Suzuki GS400, GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800-772-1142, 1-310721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

TRUCKS 2001 FORD F250 XLT SUPERCAB SUPER DUTY Black/Gray 93,400 mi, Excellent condition. 4x4 w/manual lockouts, loaded, FX4,call or email to see $9,000 OBO (518) 324-0540 electra92glide@yahoo.com

2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD 1500 LT AUTOMATIC5.3L 8 CYL 17037 MILES STOCK#CP241 $36,880 518-412-4568

March 10, 2012

www.the-burgh.com - 15

Route 9 • Elizabethtown, NY • www.adirondackchevrolet.com

We have (2)

Check out the all-new

CHEVY VOLTS

CHEVY SONIC CR 25, fully loaded! Great fuel economy and in our showroom!

in stock!

2012 Chevy Equinox

$

363

2012 Chevy Malibu

Stk# CR94 • LT, AWD, OnStar, XM Radio, Loaded

$

PER MONTH * ††

232

2012 Chevy Cruze

Stk# CR86 • LS, Fully Loaded, OnStar, XM Radio

$

PER MONTH * ††

226

Stk# CR73 • LS, Auto, Fully Loaded, OnStar, XM Radio PER MONTH * ††

GREAT SELECTION GIVE BUZZY, BUCKY OR BRUCE A CALL TODAY FOR OF TRUCKS & SUVS MORE GREAT EVERYDAY SAVINGS! 518-873-6389

CHECK OUT THESE QUALITY USED VEHICLES!

2011 Chevy Tahoe LT

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

2010 Dodge Caliber SXT

CP241, Leather, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar

CP239, “Crew” Pkg, DVD, Leather, Fully Loaded

CP230, Fully Loaded, Satelite Radio (also in Black)

$

35,480

$

21,880

$ OR

352*

/MO.

$

14,980

$ OR

239*

/MO.

2009 Chevy HHR LT

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD

2008 Chevy Impala LT

2008 Chevy Equinox AWD Sport

AM108A, Leather, Moonroof, On-Star, XM Radio, Fully Loaded!

AM44A, Fully Loaded, On-Star, XM Radio

CP228 OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded

CR50A, Leather Heated Seats, OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded!

$

13,480

$ OR

223*

/MO.

$

15,480

$ OR

256*

/MO.

$

15,980

$ OR

264*

/MO.

2006 Jeep Wrangler

2004 Ford Mustang Convertible

2002 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4

CQ39C, “Golden Eagle Pkg.”, 5 Speed

AM99A1, 40th Anniversary, Leather, V6, Fully Loaded!!

CQ308A, Fully Loaded, plus a Moonroof

$

14,980

$ OR

21487

*TAX, TITLE, REG. NOT INCLUDED. ††10,000 MILES PER YEAR/39 MONTH LEASE. **MUST OWN GM PRODUCT.

243*

/MO.

2001 Nissan Xterra CQ286A, 4x4, Auto, V6, Fully Loaded

Low Low Miles!

Miles!

*

$

*

$

*

$

*

*Tax not included. †10,000 miles per year, 39 month lease.

21488

$

$ $ $ 13,880 OR 269/MO. 9,980 OR 243 /MO. 9,875 OR 198 /MO. 6,950 OR 218 /MO. GREAT SELECTION OF TRUCKS & SUVS Give Buzzy, Bruce or Bucky a call today for more great everyday savings! 518-873-6389 $

16 - www.the-burgh.com

March 10, 2012

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4x4

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Express 4x4

Stk#AM93, Mineral Gray, Hemi, Bucket Seats, Remote Start

Stk#AM133, Flame Red, Hemi, 20” Wheels, Dual Exhaust

$

$

30,280

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

Stk#AM145, Redline, 6 Cyl., 3 Zone Temp Control, 7 Pass. Seating

Stk#AM72, True Blue, 6 Cyl., Automatic, Quadra Trac 1

$

$

30,315

23,930

Dealer#3160005

(518) 873-6386

Court Street • Elizabethtown, NY

www.adirondackauto.com

21485

Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY

873-6386 Dealer #3160005

2008 Chevy Impala Blue, 54K Miles

40,415

2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring

2009 Dodge Caliber SXT

Silver, Sunroof, 60K Miles

STK # AL231A Silver, 4 Cyl., Auto, Pleasantly Equipped, approx.

20,000 Miles

ASKING

$

12,995

$

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

94,000 Miles.

Sporty & Fun!

15,580 2008 Ford Freestyle

80K Miles, Leather, Blue/Grey

Fuel Efficient!

$

13,900

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

ASKING

$

10,150

Dealer #3160005

$

13,900

$

www.adirondack auto.com

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

21463