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By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com P L AT T S B U R G H — T h e Plattsburgh Common Council gave developers seeking to revolutionize the city beach the go ahead to explore an array of public and private uses for the property.

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Plattsburgh City Schools facing tough cuts

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The Plattsburgh City School Board listens to a budget presentation by Superintendent James “Jake” Short.

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P L AT T S B U R G H — P l a t t s b u rg h City School Board member Fred Wachtmeister would send a 13-percent tax levy increase to the voters way before cutting positions and programs.

Sure, it would tag $70 more on the monthly tax bill of a $200,000 home, but it would save the district’s program from further cuts and reductions.

If the taxpayers won’t support it, fine, he says, but let them decide whether they want to eliminate programs and positions.

“I’m all in favor of not making any cuts and putting it in front of the voters,” said Wachtmeister at the March 8 board meeting.

Plattsburgh City School Superintendent James “Jake” Short and his administration must make up a $1.7 million budget gap.

Areas under consideration for elimination and reduction include 918 instructional positions and 5 support staff positions.

Programs that could be impacted include secondary course offerings, pre-kindergarten, music, Odyssey, drop out prevention, child advocacy, nursing, foreign languages, special education, BOCES services, secondary co-curricular, kindergarten and athletics.

Short stressed at the school board meeting that the budget is still under consideration and no final decisions have been made.

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Area youth turn out for red carpet event Arts Center class has students making movies, gaining confidence and enjoying a night as stars

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — The limousines dropped them off at the theater before 6 p.m.

Cheers erupted all around them as they stepped from behind the tinted glass and onto the red carpet, flashing cameras following them into the Cumberland 12 in Plattsburgh.

As they paused to speak with fans and the media, a mob of people waited for the premiere to begin.

“I just love being on stage and kind of having a moment to shine,” said Nadia Niva. “It feels like I am the only person in the world, and everyone's attention is on me.”

Niva was one of several students in grades 2-10 who participated in acting classes taught by Heath Powers at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh. The class culminated in movies made by the students that were strung together for a red carpet premiere at Cumberland 12.

This is the second acting class Jennifer Creedon's fourth-grade daughter took at the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts.

She's always been expressive, but the classes have allowed her to learn the fundamentals of theater.

“I think these classes build the students' confidence,” Creedon said. “We are so fortunate to have the arts, and I hope it will continue to be supported.”

Her daughter starred in the film the “Tooth Fairy,” a tale about a girl who tries to get more money from the Tooth Fairy.

Roisin Creedon-Carey, 10, enjoys acting.

She learned more about teamwork through the class and made new friends.

“I will probably take a few more of Heath's courses,” she said. “You learn so much from

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Niva's mother, Simona Sharoni, said she rarely sees such dedication from an instructor.

She was impressed by all the work that went into the course and films, especially on a shoestring budget.

“This was a real example of how a diverse group of kids work together,” she said.

“These kids totally found their voice and confidence.

“We are extremely lucky to have Heath.”

Powers said the current group of students made up his guinea pig class. They were his test subjects to how it would work.

Ultimately, he said, it was a great learning experience for everyone.

The next session of theater classes begins in April. Most classes are $95 per semester.

“I've had parents specifically send their children to the program because they were introverted,” Powers said.

After press interviews and pictures, students and their guests lined into the theater, walking past head shots of the stars and a row of movie posters.

Rachel Martine of the North Country Cultural Center for the Arts said the evening offered the students a chance to act like movie stars.

“They put eight weeks of hard work into this,” she said. “This is a huge confidence boost, and they all feel amazing. It will be awesome to see themselves up on the big screen.”

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Mirren Guzzio has a passion for acting and wanted to try something new, so she signed up for Powers’ course to get a taste for movies.

“I like being on stage and performing,” said the eight-year-old.

In her film, two people enter a restaurant where the waiter rhymes when she speaks.

“I think it is fun getting to pretend to be someone else you are not,” Guzzio said.

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Area students gather for Model United Nations

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stephen@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN — Discussions among delegates touched on assisting the Libyan people, turmoil in Syria and Iran nuclear proliferation.

They sat around the table in business suits and dresses, determined to forward their country's stance.

The meeting occurred at Northeastern Clinton Central School as part of the 35th-annual North Country Model United Nations.

“There is no other program like this in the area,” said Katherine Dermody, who is the adviser for the Model U.N. The three-day event attracted more than a dozen schools from across northern New York and Vermont, as well as home-schooled students.

“Every year we try to increase it, but with school budgets it is hard,” Dermody said.

Model U.N. emulates the work of the actual United Nations.

Students are assigned a country and study major stances and issues. At the event, students, known as delegates, try to pass comprehensive resolutions for global situations.

They also write papers on their topic.

Students act as delegates for their countries during the event,

Students on one of seven committees of the United Nations participate in the North Country Model U.N. at Northeastern Clinton Central School.

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serving on seven committee, including the Human Rights Council, security, International Court and Justice and economic and social councils.

The North County Model U.N. helps prepare students for the Harvard National Model United Nations.

“This programs helps kids work

on public speaking, debating and writing skills,” Dermody said.

“They learn about world issues, and this helps them become solution minded. But most of all, they develop their communication skills and come together and talk about issues.”

It is run by students for students, she pointed out.

“I love meeting all the people,” said Kelly Rogers. “You learn how to debate and present yourself in a mature manner.”

In the Security Council, debate initially focused on Libya, but took a left turn when the delegate from China made a motion to discuss Kony 2012.

Kony 2012 is a film created by In-

visible Children, Inc to promote the nonprofit's “Stop Kony” movement and aid in the arrest of Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony. The film has over 70 million viewers on Youtube and has been endorsed by a number of celebrities.

The campaign has been criticized for simplifying events in the region and failing to mention attacks against civilians by the Ugandan government and Sudan People's Liberation Army.

The video fails to mention that Kony's followers now likely only number in the hundreds.

At the North Country Model UN, student delegates debated Kony 2012. China deemed it a good cause that needed more money, while Egypt referred to the video as a scam by a Christian group. Sudan echoed Egypt, saying the Christian group misconstrues Kony.

Russia, on the other hand, said there are more pressing matters involving children, such as the sex trade within its own borders.

“This is a very interesting and eye-opening experience,” said Dan Frederick, a senior at Beekmantown Central School. “It gives students the experience to learn about other nations and cultures.”

He gained a vast knowledge of international laws and cultures.

“I have been put on the spot and learned to defend my opinions.”

Beekmantown teachers give up raises Teachers union says the move was necessary to help save the district

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN — Beekmantown Central School teachers are giving up any sort of pay raise next school year.

The money they would have received is to be used to save programs for students.

At this point, any help is welcome at the school district where several positions and programs are on the chopping block.

“This agreement is good for students and fair to teachers and will enable the district to preserve programs that are so important to our students' futures,” said The Beekmantown Teachers Association in a press release.

Beekmantown Central School officials last month revealed they were faced with a $3.2 million budget deficit.

As a result, they were considering eliminating more than 40 positions, as well as the entire athletic program.

Superintendent Scott Amo further proposed reductions to

academic intervention services, electives, foreign languages, art, music, physical education and more.

The community responded in force, decrying the proposed cuts and accusing the school board and administration of mismanaging the district.

The current contract for the Beekmantown Teachers Association was set to expire this June. Teachers would have received step increase whether or not they had agreed to a new contract.

The district proposed the freeze, and teachers were open to the idea.

The group met and the Beekmantown Teachers Association agreed to a pay freeze next school year to assist the district in bridging its $3.2 million budget gap.

The one-year contract was ratified by the Beekmantown Teachers Association, resulting in a forfeiture of step increases. They will receive the same pay next year as they do now.

“Association members ratified a one-year contract that is a true freeze in base salary for the 2012-13 school year,” according to the press release. “This agreement forgoes any step/increment pay for the year.”

The agreement is expected to save the district roughly $300,000.

The money is to be used to restore programs for students.

School officials will re-examine the budget and review proposed cuts to determine what can be restored.

“Beekmantown's teachers understand these are difficult fiscal times for our schools and for many community members,” according to the press release from the Teachers Association. “Teachers and they association feel, in this case, it was important to be part of the solution and to join with the superintendent and the Board of Education, as partners, to work collaboratively towards an agreement that benefits students, teachers and taxpayers.”

But the Teachers Association cautioned that the district cannot rest on the agreement, which it deemed a “stopgap solution.”

“We need to unite as a school district - teachers, parents, administrators and the community - to press our representatives in the Senate and Assembly to fight for a greater state investment in Beekmantown schools.”

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ew York’s 2 percent property tax cap and a promise to provide relief from unfunded state mandates are welcome developments for beleaguered taxpayers. After years of neglect, New York State should be applauded for finally addressing the problem of rising property taxes.

This year local municipalities and school districts are being forced to make difficult choices to meet the tax cap, while the State Mandate Relief Committee holds hearings to determine what mandates should be eliminated.

Unfortunately, in their haste to curry voter favor, legislators got things backward. Mandate relief should have come before the imposition of a tax cap.

By instituting the 2 percent tax cap our towns, villages and schools have been forced to make drastic cuts that may not have been necessary had mandate relief come first.

An example is the gymnastics program at Ticonderoga High School.

The sport, which served about a dozen students, has been eliminated by the district as its seeks to reduce taxes.

There has been no mandate relief at this point, but among the possible changes from the state is the elimination of each school’s “internal risk” audit. Schools are required to be audited several times a year. An “internal risk” audit is to designed to seek out fraud. School officials are confident any potential fraud can be uncovered by one of the other audits; they believe the “internal risk” audit is redundant, a waste of time and a frivolous use of taxpayer money.

The “internal risk” audit in the Ticonderoga Central School District

costs $20,000 a year. That’s more than enough money to fund the gymnastics program — or a number of other programs.

If the “internal risk” audit mandate is removed, that money can go back to reinstate the gymnastics program, right? No. The 2 percent tax cap does not allow for any serious budget growth.

Once a program or service is cut, realistically, it’s gone forever. A municipality or school simply can’t add $20,000 to its budget and hope to stay within the constraints of the law. It’s a 2 percent tax cap while the United States inflation rate and cost of living index are both exceeding that level.

If mandate relief had come before the tax cap the “internal audit” could well be history and, perhaps, Ticonderoga gymnasts could still be competing.

Facing the 2 percent tax cap schools are making serious cuts — cuts that may damage academic, music, arts and sports programs. In Beekmantown there is a $3.2 million budget gap. In Ticonderoga there is a $1.7 million deficit. Schroon Lake faces a $600,000 spending gap.

Major cuts are necessary to reach the state’s 2 percent tax cap, cuts that will impact students and employees for the rest of their lives.

Wouldn’t it be a shame to find out, after mandate relief, that some of those cuts were unnecessary?

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because he was toward the his has become bottom of a long list of far a time of mergmore dangerous dictators, alers, consolidathough the real sociopaths live tions and downsizing. in countries that offer little in It's the era of doing the way of natural resources. more with less, much But the point is, more than less, doing without in $1 trillion was spent on that fact, where those who effort. Imagine the education care must choose who programs that could have been they can care a little funded with that money. less for so they can conImagine, instead of rewardtinue, in some whittled ing the wealthy with tax down way, to care. breaks, money is put into soThese days, layoffs Stephen Bartlett cial service programs and a are common, raises are From the Editor’s Desk real effort is made to break cyoften rare and a once cles that down the road actualspoiled generation is ly results in less people needing services. perplexed as things are taken away, again and Imagine, again, education a key to economagain, until all that is left is a memory to play ic success and progress, being funded in a with, of what once was, but may never be way that all children with their unique differagain. ences are reached out to and pushed to sucUnemployment remains high, the number ceed. of homeless grows and organizations that ofWell, inside your imagination is exactly fer public assistance and services work overwhere such thoughts are going to have to retime as their caseloads swell, yet their remain if people don't unite and demand somesources shrink. thing different for themselves, for their chilLocally, assistance groups fill motels up dren, for their country. with individuals and families without homes, I wince when I read about companies with for a variety of reasons, the consequences of ties to public officials profiting off war and the Great Recession one of them. then cheating the government and when I Walk inside social services and it echoes, learn that an oil company is earning record like a broken record, “I lost my job,” and profits while the majority of people suffer. “laid off,” and “I don't know what to do.”

But when it really hits home is when I dare not look in their eyes, lest I lose myschools gut themselves, municipalities starve self in a hopelessness bred by a system that their first responders because of lack of funds forgets broken parts as long as the giant and human service organizations reveal sigwheel keeps turning round. nificant increases in the amount of hardSo, where is the unified outrage? working people in need, and in the same Where is the anger? breath, have less and less funds to work with.

Have the voices, that when gathered gain Yet, a small minority profit, and apparently strength, really been lost to the days without often not honestly. answers?

This has become a time of downsizing, doLately, I've been attending meetings of muing more with less, and...complacency. nicipalities and schools, and the slogan of doing more with less prevails and the discussion Reach Editor Stephen Bartlett at stephen@denfocuses around, what more can we take away pubs.com. without further breaking what has already been broken?

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ike all good fanatics, skiers and snowboarders have developed their own unique terminology. In some cases, the fun-loving slang is universal between the two disciplines, and in other cases, it is derogatory toward the other. Either way though, the slopes are full of enough jargon and lingo to symbolically push old man Webster over the proverbial edge of the mountain.

The “milk run” is the first run of the day and “plankers” do it on skis, while “knuckle draggers” do it on a snowboard, or “lunch tray.” If you’re a “Betty,” you’re a novice female snowboarder, while “chicks on sticks” can be any group of girls or women on skis. Hopefully, they are wearing a “brain bucket” for head protection and their “chatter” refers not to their rapid conversation, but to the unwanted vibration of their skis or board when running at speed. A small snowboarder might be referred to as a “grom” and anyone who ventures into closed terrain could be considered a “poacher.”

A “dump” has nothing to do with a trip to the bathroom, but has everything to do with a significant snowfall.

Speaking of lavatory references, “pooping” refers to sitting way back on your skis while bent at the waist, which usually results in making “toilet turns” all the way down the slope.

This is considered bad form for adults, but “lift lickers,” kids who can’t resist sticking their tongue on the chairlift bar, enjoy doing it for fun.

If the snow is really good, it’s referred to as “epic,” if too soft “mashed potatoes” and if too hard “boiler plate” or even “bullet proof.” On occasion, good snow turns to “crud” after too many skiers or snowboarders have used it to get their “freshies” early in the day, causing late day conditions to become “gnarly.” Worse yet, “death cookies” are present after extensive snowmaking and grooming leave big frozen chunks of ice in the middle of the trail. This, of course, could cause a potential “yard sale” should some poor sap wipe out, leaving their equipment strewn across the trail in plain view of the chairlift.

“Goofy” refers to leading with your right foot on a snowboard where you might “jib” in the Terrain Park or “shred” high speed carving turns.

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“phat” and done poorly they could be considered “wack.” Either way, a “hucker,” flying high through the air could end up a “bono” should they smack into a tree. Of course, “snow scum” refers to any skier or snowboarder refusing to follow the responsibility code or other slope side etiquette, while “run rubbish” is any group blocking passage on the trail. This same group, or any group like it, would be considered “vermin” if blocking access to the lift line or “gapers” if pausing to take in the view.

“Schussing” on skis is straight lining down the “fall line” without turning, and “ripping” is good high speed carving. However, either one could result in a “snotsicle” due to the wind chill reacting with a runny nose. Incidentally, any parent using a leash or harness to teach their young child on the slopes would be referred to as a “dog trainer” and is usually well equipped to handle partially frozen mucous.

Perhaps you consider yourself “old school” and you believe most of this slang to be the work of young punks with no regard for tradition or nostalgia. In that case, you better make sure your “wicket” doesn’t impede your “stem Christie” resulting in a “face plant” of epic proportions. Even worse, a poorly executed “wedeln” on your long straight skis could cause you to become a “rag doll,” cart wheeling down the slope. After all, some “hoe dad” is likely to be watching from his perpetual seat in the lodge, glad he is just a “poser” instead of an old fashioned “fruit booter” like you.

Pondering such linguistic nonsense on a recent ride up the gondola at Gore Mountain, I couldn’t help but wonder how the English Dictionary would read differently if old Webster new the pure joy of “vertical rise,” finding the “sweet spot” and “shredding the gnar.” Instead, the unfortunate “flatlander” never knew what pleasure awaited him on the proverbial edge of that mountain.

John Bernardi is an avid lifelong skier and freelance writer. He can be contacted through his website at www.slopesider.net.

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Literacy Challenge raises money for reading

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Topics ranged from scientific formulas to Hollywood happenings.

Each team of four buzzed in to answer as a judge kept time.

“Utah,” concluded the Noon Kiwanis team to the question, “What state is nicknamed the beehive state.”

Noon Kiwanis defeated Coca Cola/Behavioral Health Services North that round by a score of 105 to 60.

The event was the 20th Annual Literacy Challenge, held at the Champlain Centre Mall to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Clinton County.

“It’s a great community awareness event for literacy and it brings in $7,000 to $8,000 for us for our programs,” said Norma Menard, executive director of Literacy Volunteers.

Literacy Volunteers largely focuses on adult literacy for local individuals who need to improve their reading skills, as well as programs for non-English speaking individuals.

Literacy Volunteers helped Andy McDougal, who was selling raffle ticket at the event, get his start with Americorps. His mother was a literacy volunteer and tutor and encouraged him to get involved.

“I’m so glad I did.”

Literacy Volunteers changes people’s lives, said Kelly Sexton, a librarian at Plattsburgh Public Library who worked as a host at the

event.

“They do so much for people.”

The organization provides an opportunity for people deficient in reading to get another chance to be a functioning member of society, said Julius Archibald, president of the Literacy Volunteers Board.

It helps with employment, parenting and much more, he said.

Events such as the Literacy Challenge brings public awareness to the services Literacy Volunteers provides and encourages people to read.

“It encourages them to want to know more about the world around them,” Archibald said.

More than 20 teams were set up at stations scattered throughout the mall for the tournament that started at noon. The teams included Peru teachers, AuSable teachers, Sunrise Rotary, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Clinton Community College, Chazy Lions and the Social Security Administration.

Play consisted of four elimination rounds, quarterfinals, semi-finals, the final four and the championship match at 4:45 p.m.

Just before the championship match the event featured a raffle drawing for gift certificates to various area businesses.

Games were played in a question-and-answer format, and the seven categories were: literature, sports, social studies, science, current events/popular culture, music and art.

After the question was read, teams had five seconds to buzz in for an answer and another

The Peru Lions team, from left to right: Walt Stanley, Roy Perry, Pete Glushko and John Armstrong.

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five seconds to begin the answer. If the answer was incorrect, the other team had a chance to signal to answer.

Each question was worth 10 points, though an incorrect answer or ring-in with no answer resulted in a team being penalized 5 points.

Bonus questions were worth 20 points, while teams were penalized 10 points for answering them incorrectly.

Sunrise Rotary and Literacy Volunteers provided judges, who also acted as scorekeepers, and timekeepers.

Peru Lions and Plattsburgh UUP made it to the championship round.

Playing for Peru Lions were Walt Stanley,

Roy Perry, Pete Glushko and John Armstrong.

The Plattsburgh UUP team consisted of Tim Hartnett, Elin O’Hara-Gonya, Tracie Guzzio and Gary Kroll.

As the match commenced, questions ranged from sports to literature. The teams seemed to split the answers, and the first check of the score placed it at Peru Lions, 55, and Plattsburgh UUP, 65.

Team members remained calm throughout as the judge continued to pepper them with questions.

But in the end, Peru Lions triumphed, defeating Plattsburgh UUP by a score of 380 to 145.

Saranac better off than other schools

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But like most everyone else, the district must make cuts

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com SARANAC — Saranac Central School may cut three to five positions under its 2012-13 spending plan.

Not much compared to neighboring districts, unless you’re the one being cut. And, no matter how high or low the number, cuts are never fun, school officials said.

The district’s spending plan currently represents a 1-percent decrease over the 2011-12 budget at $31,100,542.

The 2011-12 budget totaled $31,455,381.

A debt-service decrease for past projects has helped the district’s fiscal situation by more than $600,000. Also beneficial has been administrative restructuring over the last three years. Administrative numbers have been reduced from seven to five, and last year a resignation saved the district $185,000.

Further savings have occurred surrounding

students with disabilities, with the district bringing them back from Champlain Valley Educational Services. That has helped save the district more than $600,000.

But contributions to employee and teacher retirement systems are rising, and fuel, health insurance and costs associated with salaries are up.

The district received $200,000 less in state aid and lost more than $700,000 in Federal Job funds.

Unfunded mandates continue to trouble the district.

“We have to do a study of retirees health insurance benefits, and that is required, and it is not funded,” said Superintendent Kenneth Cringle.

The district must eliminate nearly $300,000 from the 2012-13 budget in order to remain within its maximum allowable tax-levy increase.

“Right now, with the projected shortfall we are going to review all areas, looking at any non-personnel items first and reviewing and examining all departments,” said Cringle. “Our worse-case scenario is probably eliminating anywhere from four to five full-time positions, but any change in state aid and resignations due to retirements would reduce those numbers.”

The budget process grows increasingly difficult

with each passing year, Cringle said. School districts are expected to maintain programs and expenditures while experiencing diminishing state and federal funding.

Saranac Central School has seen its aid decrease 20 percent over the past three year.

“That is well over $3 million,” Cringle said.

With the expectation that this trend will continue, the district has created a long-range plan that includes allocating fund balance each year.

In fact, cuts have been made over the past three or four years with an eye to the future. In some ways, it seems to have worked as Saranac is not in as desperate a position as some surrounding school districts.

But previous reductions make every subsequent reduction each year increasingly difficult.

“If revenues do not increase in the year to two years, we would be facing Draconian cuts to programs,” Cringle said. “We can maintain this for another couple years, but revenues need to increase.”

The school board will meet again to discuss the budget at 6 p.m., March 20, in the former Dannemora Elementary School building.

Mobile Health chicken dinner planned

Annual BOP poster contest open to all fourth grade students

PLATTSBURGH — A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held to help support the The Community Link Mobile Health Clinic on at the American Legion, Quarry Road, April 14, from 3 to 8 p.m.

Entertainment will provided by Barbie and the Golden Notes and guests. Meal are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. For information call 561-3566.

PLATTSBURGH—The Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Committee is asking all fourth grade students, including those who are home schooled, to submit one poster to their art, history or homeroom teacher. The poster must be in color and no larger than 12 x 18 inches. Judges will look for creativity and focus on key incidents of the land and/or naval battle.

The winning poster will appear on all admission buttons for the September 2012 Commemoration Weekend. Savings bonds will be awarded to the First, Second and Third place winners.

Submissions should be returned to the North Country Teacher Resource Center. The deadline for entries is April 27. For more information call 561-4296.

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Famed musical Gypsy comes to town

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com CHAZY — Jason Borrie wears multiple hats when it comes to Chazy Music Theatre’s upcoming production of Gypsy.

“I am director and producer of the show,” he said.

He's also a fan.

“It is really an American classic when it comes to Broadway musicals.”

Gypsy, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim, is loosely based on the memoirs of famed burlesque performer,

Gypsy Rose Lee. It focuses on her mother, Rose, following the woman's dreams and efforts to raise two daughters to perform onstage.

The story unfolds during the 1920's and recounts the struggles of the family, led by Rose, as she drives her daughters into a new era of entertainment.

“It has memorable music, a gripping story and a complex lead character,” Borrie said. “The story is so gripping and based on real events, and it is so well written. It is a fantastic show.”

Borrie has been part of Chazy Music The-

atre since 1997. The nonprofit organization began in 1989.

It showcases local talent from throughout the North Country.

“We are a real tried and true community theatre,” Borrie said. “It serves the community with quality, affordable musical theatre.”

He truly believes people will be swept by the latest show, Gypsy.

Gypsy has been referred to as the greatest American musical by numerous critics and writers.

Borrie acknowledged Chazy Central Rural

School for the use of the auditorium for this year's five performances of Gypsy.

The performances are: Thursday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m.

General admission is $10/ticket, with tickets available in advance and at the door.

For tickets or information, please call 8466840 or 846-3500. or purchase tickets at The Party Factory in Plattsburgh Plaza.

Visit the web-site www.chazymusictheatre.org to learn more about the group and its productions.

PBS celebrates Seuss with region’s children

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — It was a morning of bubblegum trees in the big rock candy mountain.

A place where Thing 1 and Thing 2, with white smiling faces and wild blue hair, bounced freely around and children and parents sang together, grinning and wide eyed.

It was the celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss and a gathering of the community’s children at Mountain Lake PBS in Plattsburgh.

“We do these events every couple months and base them on our programming,” said Jane Owens.

A steady stream of children and their parents filed into the Mountain Lake PBS studios that Saturday morning, each ushered into a large room where they sat on carpets and blankets, waiting for the show to start.

Saturday’s activities included a story reading of The Cat in the Hat, some sing alongs, a viewing of a Cat in the Hat cartoon episode and an array of crafts and other activities for the children.

“It is all kind of built around whatever the theme of the episode is,” Owens explained.

She believes it is important to get parents on board early with literacy activities and problem solving.

“At high school, it is kind of too late,” Owens said. “We need to lay the ground work early.”

Saturday was all about fun and learning, she said, taking a seat in the front of the room and speaking to parents.

“If your child gets the wiggles, feel free to go out and visit with our characters.”

Leita King began the morning by leading the parents and children in sing alongs.

The first, she said, a silly song she needed help with.

“The buzzing of the bees and the bubblegum trees in the big rock candy mountain,” she sang, strumming her guitar.

The children smiled, some sprawled out on the floor, others bouncing and some standing on their parents as they sang.

King then asked children if they knew Winnie the Pooh and his friends.

“Yes,” they screamed in unison as King began the Winnie the Pooh song.

After that song, she paused, smiled and scanned the room.

“Let’s pull the little kid out of your left foot big kids and sing along too.”

For the final song, the voices of parents and their children filled the room and echoed off the walls.

Owens took center stage next and read The Cat in the Hat, during which, Thing 1 and Thing 2 appeared at the front of the room and stood beside Owens, waving to the children.

Children seemed to have a difficult time deciding whether to focus on Owens and the book or the colorful, energetic pair from the Dr. Seuss story.

After the story, everyone watched an episode of the Cat in the Hat and ate popcorn.

That portion of the morning concluded with the group singing happy birthday to Dr. Seuss.

The children and their parents then filed out of the room and into activity rooms.

“We love it,” said Cori-Ann Surette.

She and her partner attended the event with their two children.

Andrew Denial participates in one of the many activities at the Dr. Seuss celebration at Mountain Lake PBS. Photo by Stephen Bartlett

“We were introduced to these events a little over a year ago,” Surette said. “They are very well done and it’s free. It’s such a nice variety of activities.”

“It’s an extension of our PBS experiences at home,” said Cal Morin. “The kids watch PBS, and we knew it would be safe and fun for the kids.”

Down the hall, five-year-old Andrew Denial’s hands were sticky with glue.

His mother, Christyn Denial of Morrisonville, watched as the crowd passed by either side of her.

“These are creative activities, and it helps with their reading and gets us out of the house,” she said. “There are not a lot of activities like this for kids around here.”

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North Country residents talk about President Obama

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PLATTSBURGH — Amy Gimma volunteered for President Obama last election and likely will this time around too.

He’s made a lot of good changes, in her opinion, although the president has also disappointed her.

“He has pushed for some education reform, not enough in my opinion,” Gimma, a Plattsburgh State graduate from Ithaca, said.

“The same with health care. He’s made some major changes in the right direction, but there definitely has to be more done.”

People Denton Publications spoke with shared a mixture of feelings about the Obama Administration as Republicans campaign for a chance at the presidency in november. The majority seemed to support Obama, and while they are mixed as to whether he has been successful in office so far, they seem to think he inherited a mess the minute he assumed the presidency.

Teacher cutbacks have strained communities, Gimma said, and schools are not being held accountable for providing a solid education. In the same breath, she insisted the administration work to limit the power of teacher unions.

“It’s just who has been there the longest gets to stay,” Gimma said. “and I think there should be some kind of intervention, whether it’s withholding federal assistance or having schools and unions be able to rate the teachers or by giving teachers incentives based on performance.”

She thinks Obama has held back to help

himself get re-elected. military soldiers is “I’m hoping for the ridiculous.” next four years he’ll be a TRICARE is a health little bit bolder.” care program of the DeThe first four years partment of Defense that were difficult, largely beprovides civilian health cause Obama inherited “a benefits for military perwhole pile of stuff,” said sonnel, military retirees Joanne McGovern. and their dependents.

“I feel for him. He startChristopher Rock of ed out positively, but he Plattsburgh disagrees inherited so many with Lawrence. things.”

Obama assumed office Obama is doing the best with much on his plate he can, she said, but the and is doing a great job, state of the world is “prethe said. ty sad” right now. There is “He has done a lot for so much greed, McGovlow-income families and ern said, and too many I 100 percent support emotional disturbances in him.” children.

“He understands that it She hopes the president is hard out there,” said gets another chance, beNatashia Bibeau of cause anyone would need Plattsburgh.

Levi Martinez at least eight years to Problem is, a Republitackle the mountain of iscan Congress results in a sues Obama faces. gridlock, preventing any true change from Tammy Lawrence of West Chazy doesn’t occurring, said William Ruffin. share McGovern’s patience. She initially The Plattsburgh man supports Obama and supported Obama but doesn’t think much of thinks the country expects too much of him, him now. given all the garbage he was left to sweep up.

“I thought he was going to follow through Evan Cazavilan agreed that not much has with what he said he was going to do.” changed since Obama took office. But when She wouldn’t vote for him again. he took office, people looked up to him and “My husband deployed to Baghdad over expected him to institute major reforms. the summer, and we have TRICARE and only “I didn’t really expect much in the first one primary doctor will accept it, and then place because the president doesn’t have as the pharmacist dropped it. The coverage for much say as he used to,” Cazavilan said. “I

think he’s more seen today as a figurehead, or a person for the masses to see. He doesn’t have as much influence as in the days of FDR.” The only other candidate out there he would consider voting for is Ron Paul. But it doesn’t look like he will be the Republican candidate.

“Ron Paul has experience and he knows what he’s doing,” Cazavilan said. “He saw the financial crisis years before it happened.

He predicted the housing market bubble in 2005.”

But Paul doesn’t have the publicity, money nor backing of large companies and lobbying groups the other candidates have.

“If that’s how presidents are elected in this country, then I don’t want to have anything to do with it.”

Levi Martinez, another Plattsburgh State student, believes fear prevents some people from supporting Obama.

“I think Obama gets a lot of criticism and is seen as a terrifying socialist president that is going to turn the United States into what people feared during the Cold War,” he said.

“Obviously, he’s not trying to do that, but what he is trying to do is take some of the successful cues from Canada and their health care and education policy. I see the merit in that and it scares people, because it’s not their idea and it’s different, and change scares people.

“I think the president is really misunderstood. You can’t accomplish anything in four years except start the ball rolling, but if you don’t get a second term, you don’t get to see anything through.”

Clinton County GOP backs Matt Doheny PLATTSBURGH — For the second night in a row, Republican committee members have overwhelmingly supported Matt Doheny in his bid for the 23rd Congressional District.

Members of the Clinton County GOP unanimously endorsed Doheny, a Watertown businessman, at their meeting Wednesday at the Plattsburgh Town Hall.

“Matt has been here many times,” said Don Lee, committee chairman. “He’s worked very hard. He’s got the political acumen and business acumen to be one heck of a good congressman and we just can’t wait for that to happen.”

Added County Clerk John Zurlo: “Hard work will pay off.

And on this trip, Doheny is going to go all the way.”

Doheny was endorsed Tuesday by the Fulton County Republican Committee. Both Fulton and Clinton counties backed the candidate during his prior campaign.

The Madison, Oswego and St. Lawrence Conservative parties have already thrown their support this year behind Doheny, as well as Essex County GOP Chairman Ron Jackson and Essex County Acting Conservative Chairman Bill McGahay.

“I give my thanks to Chairman Lee and the Clinton County committee for again choosing me as the candidate to represent the Republican Party this November,” said Doheny.

“I’ve been fortunate to make a lot of friends here these past two years. Many have offered their help to get me to Washington because they know I am the best candidate to help grow our economy and reduce unemployment, keep taxes low and reduce onerous regulations on our small business.

I am grateful for their support.”

Library offering book amnesty PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Public Library is asking patrons with overdue books to return them between April 15-21, 2012 and be cleared of all fines. This offer, coming one week after National Library Week, offers a chance to return all books, DVDs and other library materials free of charge.

Books may be returned to the Lending Desk at the Library, located at 19 Oak Street in Plattsburgh. Books may also be returned by placing them in the Library’s outside book return box and the inside return book slot.

We hope to reap a Spring harvest of long overdue books and materials, which can then be ready for patrons to borrow

Free yoga offered at Rota PLATTSBURGH —Starting Wednesday, March 14, at 5 p.m., ROTA Gallery on 19 Clinton Street, will begin hosting free yoga classes.

A new member named Emily has offered her skills as a yoga instructor. Emily is skilled in several different types of yoga and will be tailoring the classes to the needs of the attendees. Every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. we host Qi-ercises, qigong style exercises with Jeff Cochran.

Healthy Living Workshop offered PLATTSBURGH — The Eastern Adirondack Health Care Network and Northern Adirondack Medical Home will hold a free 6-week healthy living workshop from March 21-April 25 and will be held from 5-7:30 at Sibley Hall at Plattsburgh State.

The Living healthy Workshop is a 6-session education program for people with any type of ongoing health condition and compliments the health care that person may already be receiving.

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Saranac Lady Chiefs use speed, rebounding to reach state semifinals

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TROY — The 12th-ranked Saranac Lady Chiefs are on to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Class B girls final four after scoring a 45-33 win over the top-ranked Watervilet Lady Cannoneers at Hudson Valley Community College March 10.

"I had tears of joy when the final horn went off," Morgan Maye said. "I am so excited."

"We want to come out and show them what Section VII basketball is all about next weekend," Alisha Ducatte said.

"It really has not started to hit me yet," Kayla Napper said. "It's amazing and I am thrilled to be coming back here next week."

Ducatte led the Chiefs with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Maye scored 12 points to go with 10 rebounds.

Kayla Napper combined seven points with seven rebounds, while Linder scored seven to go with 14 rebounds. Gates came off the bench in the third quarter to score four points, and Phaneuf had two points to go with nine rebounds.

The Chiefs will next play in the final four at Hudson Valley Community College on Friday, March 16, at 11:45 a.m., against Section I champ Irvington, who entered last weekend as the second ranked team in the state.

The Chiefs held a 51-30 edge in the rebounding category for the game, getting more boards and tiring out the bigger Watervilet squad.

"Their size did affect us around the basket in the first quarter," Chiefs head coach Tim Newell said. "We called a timeout and said that we had to shoot through the bodies and the fouls and play our game. A big difference was getting their center into foul trouble and getting the rebounds so we could run and use our conditioning."

The Saranac Lady Chiefs celebrate clinching a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class B Final Four.

"If we don't rebound, we do not get to run our offense," Maye said.

"We were able to dominate on the boards and push the ball offensively, and that was a big part of this game," Kate Gates said.

Winning the boards is what is going to win at this level," Stephanie Linder said. "It's always fun to get a player boxed out and move them out of the lane."

"Coach got onto us hard about rebounding this week, and something must have stuck," Victoria Phaneuf said.

"They were winded in the second half," Kayla Napper said. "We were able to get the rebounds and push the tempo. We may not have been the taller team, but we were quicker and we feel we are better conditioned than anyone we play against."

"Every player played their role tonight," Newell said. "I thought that if we could control the boards, we could control the tempo, and we were able to do that and got them winded."

Photo by Keith Lobdell

There was no scoring in the fourth quarter until the 5:31 mark, when Ailayia Demand scored on the second of two free throws for the Cannoneers. The Chiefs quickly responded as Ducatte found Maye driving to the basket for a 43-28 lead.

Scoring remained quiet in the final eight minutes, with, the Lady Cannoneers holding a 6-4 edge in scoring.

The Chiefs opened the third quarter when Kayla Napper stole the ball off the inbounds and scored to make it 24-19. The team then forced a turnover on the defensive end, forcing a timeout from Watervilet at the 7:37 mark. Maye then connected on a three-pointer for a 27-19 lead before Demand stopped the run by scoring the next four points for the Cannoneers.

The Chiefs then went on another run, with Maye connecting on another three-pointer, Ducatte scoring on a drive to the basket off a Linder rebound. Gates then scored on an inbounds play and again on a Maye assist,

forcing another Watervilet timeout at 2:35 after extending the lead to 38-25 with the 9-0 run.

"The first three was a bank shot, but I'll take it," Maye said. "Those threes were way big for our run in the quarter."

"Coming off the bench and being able to hit a couple shots on a post move and jumper were huge because we were able to keep the momentum going," Gates said. "We were really fired up in the third."

Neither team scored until the 54 second mark after the timeout, when Stephanie Linder hit her first free throw in four attempts.

Mikayla Deguire ended the run with a post score for the Cannoneers, but Linder scored on a pull-up jumper as time expired to give the Chiefs a 14-point lead. The Chiefs outscored Watervilet, 19-8, in the quarter.

The Chiefs started to get to the free throw line in the second quarter, with Ducatte connecting on four from the line and Kayla Napper two.

In the first quarter, the Chiefs struggled adjusting to the height advantage of the Cannoneers, rushing several shots inside. however, they were able to connect from beyond the arc, as Kayla Napper and Ducatte connected from deep to keep the Chiefs in striking distance. Ducatte also hit on a mid-range jumper from the corner.

PHS boys fall to Watervilet

While the Plattsburgh boys varsity jumped out to a 12-10 first quarter lead, the Watervilet Cannoneers had an answer in the second.

The second-ranked Section II champ outscored the unranked Section VII champ, 26-7, in the second period en route to a 7240 victory March 10.

Ethan Votraw led the Hornets with 16 points in the game, while Rob Fout added seven, Will Love six, Ab Maknani three, Hakim Bouzidane two, Damon LaBorde two, Mike O’Connor two and Garrett Frady two.

City Beach

City Schools

approval of Plattsburgh City lawmakers and should be as public as possible with its process as it moves forward.

At the same time, the group is not required by law to make its meetings public, though at least one representative said it wants input from the community.

Common Council member Timothy Carpenter wondered if the committee was open to new members.

“Can the public comment?”

The Strategic Tourism Planning Committee has come forth with an idea to turn the beach into a multi-use area that would include recreational, historical and retail attractions that would utilize the Crete Memorial Civic Center and surrounding land. The plan includes hiking and running trails, paddling canals, skating, interpretive center, a concert venue, dining, museums and lodging and retail locations.

The plan would also include interactive exhibits, the creation of a small pond and piers constructed over Lake Champlain for a restaurant and a retail and dining strip at the beach front area.

Developers would also like to see a hotel and other commercial buildings constructed on the property.

But the group needed to be a recognized arm of the city to legally proceed and tackle funding and environmental issues.

That was unanimously granted at the March 8 Common Council meeting.

“At this point, we would be trying to enlarge the committee,” said Terry Meron. “We realize the only way this project will be successful is if it has majority community support.”

The group plans to hold some sort of public meeting or hearing to enlist community support.

Meron stressed that his successes have been a culmination of team efforts. He’s sure this will entail a similar process, with everyone contributing little pieces to build a better idea.

Common Council member James Calnon asked whether the meetings would be covered under open-meeting laws.

Plattsburgh City Attorney John Clute did not believe so.

“I would ask that when you meet and as you move forward you keep communication open for the council and the mayor,” said Mayor Donald Kasprzak.

Meron assured the council that would be the case.

“It’s an exciting project I really believe we will have some success with,” Meron said.

“It’s a huge project, and very ambitious,” Kasprzak said, “but one that is do-able.”

“This is just the beginning of where we are.”

Budget cuts seem to have become an unavoidable trend for Plattsburgh and other school districts.

In 2009-10, the district removed $600,000 from the budget; in 2010-11, $1,558,215; in 201112, $1,772,825; and in 2012-13 the budget gap started at $2.5 million.

Each year it becomes increasingly difficult for school officials to find areas to cut from the budget. And while some reductions were needed, many have been painful, Short said.

Short showed those gathered at the meeting a long list of items that have been cut which barely fit on the screen. He used it as an illustration of the whittling away of the high quality school the community built.

The school board has grown tired of the cutting process, Short said.

The superintendent further discussed a statewide study that indicated Clinton County was among the hardest hit in New York by reductions in state aid.

“There truly is a broken structure to the aid mechanisms in the state of New York.”

The budget he presented worked within the 3.01 percent tax levy cap, which was determined by a specific formula and varies from district to district.

The budget gap is smaller under the most recent budget due to developments in health insurance rates, state aid misrepresentations and budget reductions by Short that did not touch student programs or personnel.

The current budget gap the board must bridge is $1.7 million, though if the spending plan is twice defeated by voters the district would be forced to adopt a contingency budget. Under updated rules, under a contingency budget the tax levy cannot increase over the current levy. That would result in a $2.3 million budget gap for Plattsburgh City School.

A budget with no cuts in it would require a 13 percent increase in the tax levy.

“That’s got a little sting to it,” Short said.

The district may use $1.9 million in fund balance, though that is dwindling down. Short reminded the board and audience that the fund balance is for rainy days, and “we don’t know when it is going to stop raining.”

“We are going to need it next year,” he said. “We will be right back here again.”

Plattsburgh has enjoyed a strong school system and will remain prominent in the area, Short said, but the cuts will be painful if they have to be made.

School Board member Steve Krieg would like to see no cuts, but said the district must put forth a budget that will be voted on by citizens.

Board member Patricia Bentley said the city is dependent on the school district and the education it provides students.

“It is not business as usual,” she said. “It is not going to be a simple cut.”

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Boat safety course offered in Plattsburgh

Adirondack Builders Association to hold expo

PLATTSBURGH —The Champlain Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadron, the world's largest boating safety education program, in conjunction with the Continuing Education Program at Clinton Community College, is offering America's Boating Course,a basic boating safety course. The course will be offered at Clinton Community College from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday evenings starting on Monday March 26 and continuing for 7 weeks.

Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation, and basic piloting in one comprehensive classroom course. Participants will learn the basics of what you need to know to safely and comfortably go out on the water with your boat.

As all US Power Squadron instructors are volunteers there is no charge for the course.

However, there is a charge of $55 for the textbook, course materials and plotting tools,which can be purchased from the instructor. A reduced rate is available for two family members who wish to share a book. For more information or to register for the course please call Bob Shivokevich, the course instructor at 518-493-7251 or The Office of Community and Workforce Development at Clinton Community College at 518-562-4139.

PLATTSBURGH—The Adirondack Builders Association will hold their second annual Home and Lifestyle Expo. The ABA Expo is Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties largest home improvement and interior design show of the year. The expo will be held at the Crete Civic Center in Plattsburgh on Saturday, March 11 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.

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Friday.March.16.

ST PATRICKS DAY BREAKFAST. St. Patrick's Day Breakfast 2012, SUNY Angell Center, 7:30- 9 a.m.

SENIOR ZUMBA. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m. 5636186, ext. 102.

MANAGING YOUR FINANCES CLASS. Managing Your Finances "Money Basics", North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharron Ave, 1:30-3 p.m. 563-9058 WATERCOLOR CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 12:30 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

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.

GARY PEACOCK TUNES AND TRIVIA. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 4-7 p.m. 563-2222.

Saturday.March.17.

March 17, 2012

Base, Run for Hope," to raise money for Nicaragua’s youth , City Recreation Center, 9 a.m. $15 before March 3 ($20 after). www.plattsburghrecreation.com INDOOR WINTER GOLF PROGRAM. City Recreation Center, 52 U.S. Oval, for age 9-14, 9 a.m. www.plattsburghrecreation.com LIFE DRAWING CLASS. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street. $10, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

ANNUAL FIREFIGHTERS BANQUET. The Clinton County Firefighters' Association Annual Banquet, Rainbow Banquet Hall, 47 Woods Falls Rd, Altona.

IRISH BUFFET AND MUSIC. 3rd Annual Fiddles, Vittles and Ales, West Side Ballroom, 253 New York Road, 5:30 p.m. $25/person. 563-0930 or 5937828 for tickets.

INDOOR WINTER GOLF PROGRAM. City Recreation Center, 52 U.S. Oval, for age 15 and older, $30, 9 a.m. www.plattsburghrecreation.com

RACE FOR NICARAGUA. "Race the

Sunday.March.18.

INDOOR WINTER GOLF PROGRAM. City Recreation Center, 52 U.S. Oval, for age 15 and older, $30, 9 a.m. www.plattsburghrecreation.com SOULFULL YOGA. Soulfull Sunday Yoga Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 11:00 a.m.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETS. ROTA Art Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 4 p.m.

Monday.March.19.

SENIOR FITNESS CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 8:15 a.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

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

102.

Tuesday.March.20.

SENIOR TAI CHI. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m. 5636186, ext. 102.

WII BOWLING LEAGUE MEETS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton

County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 10:30 a.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

KIDS BALLET CLASS. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street. For kids 5 and older, $8, 4-5 p.m.

3 MILE CLUB.Chazy Central Rural School, 609 Old Route 191, 6 p.m. $3.

578-7123.

TRIVIA NIGHT. Geoffries Pub, 5453 Peru St. 8 p.m.

A CAPPELLA SINGING WORKSHOP. Northern Alliance Church, 7 Northern Ave, 7-10 p.m. www.cumberlandbay.org.

Wednesday.March.21

SENIOR FITNESS CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 8:15 a.m. 563-6186, ext. 102.

BINGO. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 11 a.m. 563-6186, ext.

102.

HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP. Workshop for people with any kind of ongoing health condition, Sibley Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh Campus. 5-7:30 p.m.

314-3682.

OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH MIKE PEDERSEN. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

IMPROV COMEDY PERFORMANCE. Olive Ridley's, 37 Court St., 10

p.m. 324-2200.

Thursday.March.22.

WINTER FARMERS MARKET. City Recreation Center, 52 US Oval, 3-6 p.m.

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

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.

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

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

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. American Legion, 162 Quarry Rd. 5:30 - 7 p.m. $3, 563-1000.

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

Friday.March.23.

SENIOR ZUMBA. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m. 5636186, ext. 102.

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

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.

VALUE OF WORK AND DISABILITY.Session Two: The Value of Work: Disability Benefits and Working, North Country Center for Independence, 80 Sharron Avenue, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

GARY PEACOCK TUNES AND TRIVIA. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 4-7 p.m. 563-2222.

Saturday.March.24.

INDOOR WINTER GOLF PROGRAM. City Recreation Center, 52 U.S. Oval, for age 9-14, 9 a.m. www.plattsburghrecreation.com LIFE DRAWING CLASS. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street. $10, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.

Sunday.March.25.

INDOOR WINTER GOLF PROGRAM. City Recreation Center, 52 U.S. Oval, for age 15 and older, $30, 9 a.m. www.plattsburghrecreation.com SOULFULL YOGA. Soulfull Sunday Yoga Rota Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 11:00 a.m.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETS. ROTA Art Gallery, 19 Clinton St. 4 p.m.

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50 Sweet-and-sour pita sandwich with a crunch?

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This Month in History - MARCH 16th - Professor Robert Goddard launches the first liquid fuel rocket. (1926) 19th - Congress approves Daylight Savings Time.

(1918) 20th - Harriet Beacher Stowe publishes the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin . (1852) 21st - The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed. (1963)

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F R E E A TTE N TIO N GE TTE R !

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for more information or to place an ad over the phone.

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SEND TO: P.O. Box 338, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 ALL ADS WILL APPEAR ON OUR CLASSIFIED NETWORK SITE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.

The Classified Superstore is a product of Denton Publications, Spotlight Newspapers, Eagle Newspapers and New Market Press.

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VACATION PROPERTY

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518-963-7351

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

MOTORCYCLES

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE KAWASAKI 1967-1980 Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, ZIR, KZ1000MKII, W1-650,H1-500, H2-750, S1-250, S2-350, S3-400 Suzuki GS400,GT380, CB750 CASH PAID. FREE NATIONAL PICKUP. 1-800772-1142, 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com

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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

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SE New 2012 Ford Fiesta 39 MPG STK #EN372 • Air, Auto, Premium Sound System, SYNC System, Cruise Offer ends 4/2/12

SE New 2012 Ford Focus 38 MPG STK #EN118 • Air, Auto, Cruise, Heated Seats, Pwr Windows & Locks Offer ends 4/2/12

HWY

MSRP.....................................$17,850 Ford Retail Customer Cash.........-$750 Dealer Discount..........................-$110

MSRP.....................................$20,650 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Dealer Discount..........................-$660

$

$

16,990

17,990

SE New 2012 Ford Fusion 33 MPG STK #EN327 • Air, Auto, Pwr Seat/ Windows/Locks, Reverse Sensing, Moonroof, SYNC System Offer ends 4/2/12

HWY

HWY

MSRP.....................................$24,985 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$1,500 Ford Retail Bonus Cash................$500 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash*...........$500 Dealer Discount..........................-$750

XLT 4x4 New 2012 Ford Escape 27 MPG STK #SEN349 • Air, Auto, Pwr Seat/ Locks/Windows, Moonroof, SYNC System Offer ends 4/2/12

HWY

MSRP.....................................$28,440 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash................$500 Dealer Discount..........................-$950

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23,985

24,990

Supercab STX 4x4 New 2012 Ford Mustang GT New 2012 Ford F-150 19 MPG 25 MPG STK #EN255 • 5.0 V8, Air, Auto, Cruise, Trailer Tow, Pwr Window & Locks

Offer ends 4/2/12 MSRP.....................................$34,880 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash................$500 FMCC Retail Bonus Cash*........$1,000 Dealer Discount.......................-$1,490

HWY

STK #EN05 • 5.0 V8, Auto, Dual Zone, AC, Electronics w/Navigation, Comfort Pkg Offer ends 4/2/12

HWY

MSRP.....................................$39,450 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$3,000 Dealer Discount.......................-$2,000

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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

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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 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

2011 Chevy Cruze Eco

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

CR36A, 6 Speed, Fully Loaded, On-Star, XM Radio

40 40 MPG MPG

$

35,480

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21,880

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352*

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18,800

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302*

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2010 Dodge Caliber SXT

2009 Pontiac Vibe AWD

2008 Chevy Impala LT

2008 Chevy Equinox AWD Sport

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

AM44A, Fully Loaded, On-Star, XM Radio

CP228 OnStar, XM Radio, Fully Loaded

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

$

14,980

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239*

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$

15,480

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256*

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15,980

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264*

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14,980

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243*

/MO.

2008 Chevy Tahoe LT

2006 Jeep Wrangler

2002 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4

2001 Chevy Tahoe LT

CR137A, Heated Seats, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, On-Star

CQ39C, “Golden Eagle Pkg.”, 5 Speed

CQ308A, Fully Loaded, plus a Moonroof

CR127B, Fully Loaded

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$ $ $ 26,980 OR 443/MO. 13,880 OR 269/MO. 9,875 OR 198 /MO. 9,200 OR 221 /MO. GREAT SELECTION OF TRUCKS & SUVS Give Buzzy, Bruce or Bucky a call today for more great everyday savings! 518-873-6389 $

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

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2011 Chevy Tahoe LT CP241, Leather, Fully Loaded, XM Radio, OnStar

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