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SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012

CLINTON COUNTY, NEW YORK

This Week ELIZABETHTOWN

SWING INTO SPRING

AIRLINE GOES BELLY UP

Plattsburgh airport carrier goes bankrupt.

By Stephen Bartlett

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ANTI-BULLYING VIDEOS

PLATTSBURGH — Legislators made a deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo that helped assure their re-election while offering up pension reform that down the line will hurt the children currently suffering under policies that birthed the Great Recession, says Roderick Sherman.

“That is who they have attacked,” said the president of the Plattsburgh Teachers Association. “They have attacked our children on two fronts.”

On the other hand, some welcome reform of a system

Area students compete to stop bullying.

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Sarayah Goodrow, 3, of Plattsburgh, takes a turn on the swings at the Melissa Penfield Park on Boynton Avenue.

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Neighbors unite against proposed RV park

By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com

Residents stood near the property proposed to house an RV park in a residential neighborhood to show their united opposition to the project.

Photo by Stephen Bartlett

PLATTSBURGH — Town of Plattsburgh residents don’t want drunks wandering onto their property.

They’re worried about being robbed by strangers, they don’t want loud parties at all hours of the night, pollution turns them off, dangerous traffic situations are unwanted, they disapprove of littering, and they don’t need the values of their homes to plummet.

And that, according to more than 125 people, is why they don’t want an RV — recreational vehicle — park plopped in the middle of their residential neighborhood.

“This project impacts me,” said Paul Cole. “We are 500 feet from the proposed RV camp that they are try-

ing to put in a residential area.

“I think it will change the face of our neighborhood forever.”

Mark Varin is seeking a use variance to construct a 32-unit RV park campground on 4.5 acres of an 83acre piece of property at 1733-1739 Route 3, in a residential district in the Town of Plattsburgh.

Part of the property once hosted a trailer park, which was closed by its owners in 2007 under pressure from the Health Department.

Varin does not own the property, though he does have a contract that includes purchasing it if he is approved to develop his proposal.

The RV Park would incorporate town water with a septic system constructed on site.

The project has not been approved yet, and part of that process would CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Direct Air mess continues to unfold stephen@denpubs.com P L AT T S B U R G H — A week before Direct Air cancelled flights due to unpaid bills, Plattsburgh City Mayor Donald Kasprzak was on the phone with Clinton County officials.

“I was very concerned with what residents and constituents were calling me regarding Direct Air.” Then, the South Carolinabased public charter, which flies out of Plattsburgh International Airport, cancelled all flights until at least May 15, leaving some passengers stranded and scrambling to find a way home and others wondering how they were going to get out of the area to begin their vacations.

The company has since

filed bankruptcy and owes Clinton County between &170,000 and $180,000.

“I am very angered for people who have purchased tickets who won't be refunded and people who have made vacation plans and accommodations who cannot reach their destinations,” Kasprzak said “I am appalled at that. It is very unfair to all their customers.”

Direct Air began operations in 2007 and contracts with carriers to fly passengers to 17 cities in the East, Midwest and South.

It began service at Plattsburgh International Airport in 2008. Service in Plattsburgh includes three flights per week between Plattsburgh and Myrtle Beach, four weekly between Plattsburgh and Fort Myers/Punta Gorda, and four weekly

RV park from page 1 constructed on site.

The project has not been approved yet, and part of that process would entail an environmental review and the issuance of a use variance, since the property is only zoned for residential use.

At a recent Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Varin’s attorney, Tom Murnane, said his client is concerned about how the park would be operated and maintained. As a result, Murnane said, Varin drafted rules for the site, which is being touted as an upscale RV park.

Direct Air, which operated out of Plattsburgh International Airport (shown above), impacted people around the region when it announced and end to its flights.

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between Plattsburgh and Orlando/Sanford.

Myrtle Beach International Airport announced all operations by Direct Air were suspended Monday, March 12, due to fueling issues.

But as of Tuesday morning, the company had not informed Plattsburgh of any

“It will not be a campground. It is not for tents or that kind of thing.”

Varin is not targeting a lowerend RV park, Murnane stressed.

It was described as operating roughly six months out of the year, and would not create a transient population. That statement was at odds with many residents at the meeting, who said the property was previously described as something for transients.

Murnane said a city police officer would work on the management team to help ensure the RV park does not create a problem for its neighbors.

“If a neighbor comes over and has a problem, we want to address

problems. By that afternoon, the company posted a statement on its website announcing that flights were suspended from March 13 through at least May 15.

Clinton County issued a press release stating it would continue to monitor Direct Air's actions regard-

that,” Murnane said.

Murnane contended the property should be issued a variance because it is unique, consisting of 83 acres, of which only a small portion can be developed. The property has been on the market for three years with “no feelers,” he said.

But several residents who live near the property contended that it is not unique and there is no hardship. The market is down, and that is why it has not been sold. If anything, they said, the owners should seek a lower assessment.

So far, more than 125 residents that live around and near the property have signed a petition requesting that Varin not be granted a variance to construct the RV park

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ing resuming services and provide updates when information becomes available.

But as the story unfolded, it quickly became a tale of past-due debt.

Direct Air owed its fuel supplier a substantial amount of money.

Two companies - Xtra Airways and Sky King - that provide planes to Direct Air told federal authorities they were halting flights for the company over nonpayment.

“If Direct Air has not paid its fuel bills and your fuel provider now refuses to provide any fuel for Direct Air flights, it is clearly impossible in the absence of fuel for Sky King to operate any further flights for Direct Air,” Sky King President Frank Visconti wrote in a letter to Direct Air Managing Partner Kay Ellison.

in a residential area.

“The only time we can get peace and quiet in the neighborhood is at night when traffic dies down, and that is about when an RV park gets noisy,” said Mike Malek. “There will be an increase in accidents with large, lumbering RVs pulling out of a wooded area.

“The only thing that will benefit is Mr. Varin’s bank account.”

Malek suggested Varin develop the park near his own lakefront property.

Chris DeLutis said he and other parents are worried about drinking, loud noise and traffic.

Cole was outraged over the proposal to develop an RV park in the middle of his residential neighbor-

Direct Air filed for bankruptcy in the Massachusetts Division of U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

This comes after the investment of additional working capital by a Washington, D.C.-based investor that purchased a majority interest in the company.

Court documents reveal the company owes between $10 million and $50 million to between 100 and 200 creditors with only $500,000 to $1 million in assets.

Plattsburgh International Airport manager Christopher Krieg said the county will seek out another airline.

“I was getting calls from people who bought buy one get one free and were looking to leave, and all the dates were blacked out and they couldn't return for a few weeks,” Kasprzak said.

hood and thought Murnane’s comment that campers will follow rules was “absurd.”

“They go camping to get away from the rules.”

Cole said Varin doesn’t get it because to him it is simply about making money.

Plattsburgh Town Councilor Tom Wood does not live in the area that would be affected by Varin’s development, but he said the town has a set of regulations and zoning in place that he would like to see enforced.

“If we continue to set variances, we are setting a dangerous precedent of changing the whole character of neighborhoods.”

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Movie event focuses on dangers of bullying

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — As William Colvard exited the limousine and walked down the red carpet, he explained how uncomfortable his first film role made him feel.

“It didn’t feel good,” said the 11-year-old Beekmantown Central School student.

He portrayed a bully, reinforcing his own certainty that he’ll never terrorize another human being and reminding him to speak up if he ever witnesses such an act.

“Once or twice I have seen someone be bullied.”

Recently, the safe Schools/Health Students project announced the winners of the bullying prevention video contest at surprise local events at local schools in Beekmantown and Plattsburgh. Winners then debuted their films on the big screen for family, friends and members of their school communities at a red carpet event at Cumberland 12 Cinemas in Plattsburgh.

Cumberland 12 donated one of its theaters, as ell as popcorn for the event, and Ground Force One provided limos, which transported winners to the film premiere.

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

Nearly 30 percent, or 5.7 million children are involved in bullying, as victims, perpetrators or both, according to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center and Health Resources and Services Administration.

Obese children are 63 percent more likely to

be targets of bullying. gay youth are significantly more likely to be bullied, while kids with disabilities are also at a higher risk of being bullied.

A reported 15 percent of all students who don’t show up for school report being afraid of being bullied.

About 71 percent of students report it as a problem, while roughly 56 percent of them have witnessed bullying.

“I hear Will come home with horror stories,” said Colvard’s mother, Heather Finley.

“It’s a problem,” said wanda McQueen, director of Safe Schools/Healthy Students at Champlain Valley Educational Services.

The program’s contest challenged area elementary, middle and high-school students to create anti-bullying videos.

Videos were submitted by individual students, groups, whole classes and schools.

CV-TEC and Beekmantown Central School were the top winners.

A large crowd turned out for the red-carpet event, with a golden ticket required to get into the film premiere, which was packed.

The films included one in which a female student feels worthless after her locker is covered with hurtful words. Fellow students remind her of her self worth.

In another film, a bully knocks down lunch trays only to be wheeled out of the cafeteria by other students on an appliance cart.

“I think it’s great that they did this,” Finley said. “I know for Will it made him more aware of bullying and how it impacts people.”

Colvard said he has never been a bully, but he has seen them in action before.

“Don’t be a bully,” he said. “You can hurt people’s feelings and hurt them.”

Makayla Provost exits the limo to walk the red carpet at Cumberland 12 Cinemas.

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ongressman Bill Owens, speaking recently in the City of Plattsburgh, said ideology prevents progress in Washington, D.C. The Republicans think they are right. The Democrats believe they are right. They each believe the other party is wrong, and that appears to be it ... period.

In fact, it seems as though it is more important to be right and to further certain ideological stances than to embrace reform and progress, especially if it comes from the wrong side of the aisle.

This refusal to work together is actually nothing new in politics, though considering the state of the nation, it is becoming increasingly frustrating and pathetic.

Consider the number of uninsured in the United States.

President Obama started out fighting for universal health care before settling for something much less and more problematic.

Now one does not have to agree with the president's plight to admit that the current state of health care in the country is a mess. Beyond the number of uninsured, those who have insurance available to them often cannot afford it, and while medicaid is available to the poor, finding doctors who accept it is a near impossible task, not to mention the difficulties that arise pertaining to what will and will not be covered.

Then there is public education.

The task of educating children has been growing increasingly more difficult over the past few years as aid shrinks and costs soar. Plus, taxpayers have been pushed to their limits, so schools have nowhere to turn to for revenue.

As a result, school districts throughout the North Country and across the nation have been eliminating jobs and making painful cuts to programs, if not axing them altogether. In fact, many districts have done away with athletics, arts, extra-curriculars, programs for at-risk students and advanced classes for gifted students.

And this mess is merely in its infancy, because next year and the year after will likely be worse.

New York lawmakers claim they are becoming a model for the rest of the nation due to their bipartisan efforts ever since Gov. Andrew Cuomo took office.

Frankly, it's too early to tell, especially when this latest dose of so-called pension reform inspired equal cries of condemnation and celebration in a deal that appears to have partly been about bolstering legislators’ chances at re-election in the way of redistricting.

But what can be certain is that, given the current state of the nation in the wake of the Great Recession, the public cannot afford for lawmaker squabbling, egos and ideology to get in the way of much needed relief.

It is not a matter of who is right or wrong. It is a matter of what is right, for everyone.

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point. Consider the long lines to here was a time in this buy the newest technology like land when people worked the new iPad 3 launched last hard, sacrificed and set week. I doubt most of those in things aside to make life better for the next generation. Our parline didn’t already own an iPad 2 ents and grandparents and forefaor iPhone but had to be one of the thers wanted us to have every adfirst to get the newest technology. vantage possible to live in this According to a recent survey, land of freedom with abundant about 20 percent of the time we opportunity. Their work ethic and now spend in bed is spent in the Dan Alexander frugal ways set the stage for our company of an electronic devise.

Thoughts from nation, the most prosperous in More than likely, much of that Behind the Pressline the world. They did everything time is spent telling the world possible to secure our future. what we are doing, feeling and They were the greatest generation. thinking, while reading and watching what Will we pass along those same values to our others are thinking, doing and feeling minute children and grandchildren? Will they enjoy a by minute. I’ve nothing against social media, lifestyle better than we had? Will we give them but where exactly is it leading us and what is it a country better off than we were handed, a teaching us? world more stable, resources more abundant, When you look at other social indicators like the opportunity to dream even bigger dreams? school grades, dropout rates, literacy issues, Or will they spend their lives paying for our single parent households, divorce rates, the deexcesses, mistakes, complacency, and lack of cline of religion, the proliferation of sex, the inconcern for their futures? crease in violence, poverty, suicides among the It seems that the pendulum has swung away young and drug usage in the U.S. now estimatfrom the values our parents and their parents ed to consume over 60 percent of the world’s once embraced. We, in turn, are saddling our drugs, doesn’t it seem clear that our nation has kids and their children with debt. And worse, serious issues that are only getting worse? One the values we are sharing with them are values of the major discussions going on today relates of indulgence and greed, when faced with to the health coverage for women’s contraceptough choices to take the easier path. We are tives. Not that many years ago, if you went and becoming a nation of selfishness, entitlements ask your parents to pay for your prophylactics, and excessiveness. you would have been severely punished. Now The examples are everywhere. Look no furwe want society to pay for them as opposed to ther than our political system and money that restraint and personal responsibility. will be spent in the upcoming elections or the Those who came before us had it pretty fact that our government hasn’t passed a budgtough compared to today’s standards. Much of et in three years and they certainly aren’t likely their time was spent surviving, keeping a roof to have one this year during an election cycle. over their heads, clothes on their backs, searchLook at the obesity rate in this country, the ing for food or preparing their food. As the types of food we are eating, and the decline in generations progressed and technology imthe number of family farms that have disapproved, those tasks were simplified. But will peared across the land. The federal government that simplification lead to a better society or to is even considering new labor laws that could a society that goes the way of many other sociprohibit or seriously limit 4-H and FFA memeties that came long before and lost their way? bers from working on farms and doing many of We know that the body requires good healthy the jobs that are common practice and taken for food, regular exercise and discipline to avoid granted when you grow up on a farm. It will things like drugs, smoking, and alcohol in oralso affect other farm kids, such as neighbors, der to stay fit for life. Will our current behavior grandchildren, and other relatives who would lead us down a path of continued indulgence or not be allowed to help with many farm tasks will we recognize that some changes need to be when they come to visit or just help out on the addressed soon before they become irrefarm. Good old fashion hard work isn’t undigversible? I think we need to see the writing on nified; it builds character, appreciation and self the wall soon …very soon. respect.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton We’ve become addicted to a lifestyle we can’t Publications. He may be reached at afford financially or from a productivity stand dan@denpubs.com.

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I wouldn't argue with that. It was offensive. But what people overlooked is that it was meant to be offensive because the attack on women’s rights that it was taking aim at was intensely horrifying.The best satire often tackles its subject in such a way, using offensive material — in a brilliant way in this case I must say — to reflect the nature of what initially inspired the creative work.

But you want to know what stood out to me the most lately, as I watched, listened to and read about people, especially liberals, spew venom at their latest outrage —hypocrisy.

First, I should point out that I consider myself to be quite liberal, especially when it comes to my social views. I support gay marriage, would never take away a woman's right to choose, believe our government largely acts in ways to protect and improve its fiscal assets no matter the costs at the prod-

oliticians, political hopefuls, media loudmouths and many more have been revealing their ignorance in ways that, well, actually are not all that shocking or alarming.

That is not to say I don't find their message, their beliefs and their rants to be utterly reprehensible as they continue their fight to pull us back to a time when women knew their place, the oppressed dared not cry for help and white men with a little bit of power were looked up to, not because they were respected or admired but because the masses hoped that just maybe a crumb or two might fall their way.

The Doonesbury comic strip expertly tackled the latest rampage of ignorance by putting out some creative, even brilliant satirical works of art that delved into abortion-law changes. Some newspapers chose not to run them because they viewed the content offensive.

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From the Editor’s Desk ding of its corporate donors, and think not too much but not enough funding has been sent the way of public education and human-service organizations so they can adequately do their jobs.

In the same breath, I find liberals largely to be the biggest group of hypocrites to have ever walked the planet.

Yes, I wince when someone's re-

ligion causes them to want to restrict the rights of others who behave in ways that contradict their own beliefs.

Hate groups frighten me and make me see red, especially when witnessing the emotional toll their actions take on their victims.

When I witness people lack empathy for the disabled, downtrodden and all around less fortunate while espousing what resembles a survival of the fittest mantra I sometimes cry.

Yet I cannot say I am right and they are wrong, and I never consider myself more enlightened because of my viewpoints, which are merely different.

In fact, their actions do not surprise me, as it's no shock when, say, a Christian condemns homosexuality. Such individuals do not pretend to condone or support such actions. Indeed, they openly admit their opposition.

Yet liberals claim to be the most

accepting, diverse, open-minded group of individuals around. What many, not all, but many fail to recognize is that they are only open and accepting as long as you subscribe to their definition of diversity and their type of openness.

I have witnessed many a liberal friend claim to be open and accepting and in the same sentence spit venom at the belief systems of, say, Christians.

That doesn't seem very open to me. How open is someone who only accepts individuals who subscribe to his or her form of viewing and behaving in the world?

Anyway, as we cheer Garry Trudeau, slam some media outlets for censoring Doonesbury and condemn individuals for their own ignorance, maybe we should glance in the mirror and examine ourselves.

Reach Editor Stephen Bartlett at stephen@denpubs.com.

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ccording to one of our recent polls, the vast majority of people believe that sports should be removed from school budgets in order to help districts stay within tax caps.

So, it is now my turn to tell you why the majority of people are wrong.

Cutting sports is a flat-out idiotic idea, and the only people that I can see even thinking to take that step are those who were picked on by the jocks in school and thought, "One day, I will get back at all of them."

Sports is as important to education as the arts and music. The problem is, these are also the top three choices on the poll.

Do these people not remember going to school? Do they not remember the fun that comes from getting a chance to participate in these activities? If they did, then they would remember that there is a lot of learning that comes from these endeavors.

Cutting sports will also make them more selective and class-driven than they already are. We know that, even if sports are taken out of school budgets, they will live on through boosters.

Boosters can't pay for everything, though, and the remainder of the cost will have to come from the participants. That means kids

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who may have played for There is no way I would the team but are financialhave been able to do ly unable to will not be everything I was able to able to play. That's a probdo in school if I (alright, lem, as some kids may use my parents) had to pay for sports as their only release it. Not that I think they from otherwise tough would not have been able days. to, but they would have The same can be said for wanted me to prioritize, music and arts programs. probably based on ability, How can educators or and select the ones that I school boards make these was best suited for. That, items selective for only of course, would have those who can afford it? been upsetting.

That does not seem like a I mean, let's be honest, The Lobster Tank fair way to do business. why would you want to Sports, music and arts were a big part of put hundreds, if not thousands of dollars my life in school, and here is the big reveal into something like uniforms and equipment — I was a benchwarmer in two out of the that will never have to be washed because it three sports seasons. never gets used in a game? Again, you are That's right, during the soccer and basketmaking these programs more selective then ball seasons, I just sat there, cheered on my they already are and denying students the team, and actually enjoyed almost every opportunity to learn in a non-classroom setminute of it. And I was a darn good baseball ting. player.

Yes, I know that the main component of I also was a member of the school chorus, school is the classroom and the teaching that jazz band and regular band, as well as a goes on there. That's where the learning — member of the drama club and public speakstate-mandated learning, at least — happens. ing teams.

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Restaurant gets go ahead for street seating

By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — It will look like another highway construction site and rob residents of a couple more downtown parking spots, say some Plattsburgh Common Council members.

In fact, no one seemed to think it was a perfect solution to a restaurant's request for outdoor seating, similar to that at Irises and Olive Ridley's. The spots are so close to the roadway, a passerby could roll down a vehicle window and nearly grab a plateful of food from a patron's table, Common Council members said.

But in the end, the Plattsburgh Common Council, with the exception of George

Rabideau, voted to grant “The Pepper's” request to use two parking spaces in front of their establishment for outdoor dining seating.

The owners of the establishment will use what is called jersey barricades, large cement structures that appear to isolate a construction site.

“It looks like a highway construction site,” said Common Council member Mark Tiffer. “Aesthetically, it doesn't look nice.”

He preferred The Pepper at least use structures more pleasing to the downtown area than jersey barricades.

“This is a short-term solution, and we need a long term solution and for it to look better.”

George Rabideau voted against allowing other es-

Pension reform from page 1 welcome reform of a system that most recently has been costing local governments more in the form of rising contribution rates.

“This legislation brings long-term financial relief to all local governments,” said Plattsburgh City Mayor Donald Kasprzak.

State lawmakers approved pension reform they say will save more than $80 billion over 30 years.

This would be accomplished largely by reducing benefits for newly-hired state and local public workers, something union officials say is a direct assault on the middle class.

The law creates a sixth tier of smaller pension benefits for future state and local public workers and raises contributions to retirement plans with a sliding scale, ranging from 3 percent to 6 percent. It further raises the minimum retirement age for state workers from 62 to 63.

Pension costs for New York’s municipalities have risen more than 650 percent since 2002, to $12.2 billion in 2012, according to information released by Cuomo.

The National Institute on Retirement Security reported that, in 2009, 768,392 residents received a total of $20.5 billion from state and local plans for an average of $2,200 monthly.

“By putting the interests of the people of New York first, we overcame the obstacles that for so long have stood in the way of real reform and delivered one of the most critical, widespread reforms the state has seen in years,” Cuomo said in a press release.

Cuomo in fact sought more drastic changes as state and local governments nationwide work to reduce retirement costs.

In fact, from 2009 to 2011, 43 states changed retirement plans for public employees and teachers, according to the National

Plattsburgh Common Council Member Mark Tiffer believes the current jersey barricades in front of local eateries are eye sores.

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tablishments use such barriers and occupy downtown parking spaces. They are public parking spaces and a roadway and should not be used for outdoor seating at a

local eatery, he said.

He understands when a street is closed down for a public event such as Mayor's Cup, but not for private enterprises.

Conference of State Legislatures.

But Cuomo didn’t gain his pension reforms without more Albany deal-making.

Specifically, the governor had said while campaigning for governor that he would not approve redistricting maps unless they were drawn by an independent body. But he approved the Legislature’s districts, making court revisions more difficult and paving the way for what many see as unfair elections for the next 10 years.

“Legislators made a deal with the governor,” Sherman said.

“He wanted pension reform, and they wanted district lines to assure their re-election. They traded with the governor, basically by saying we will give you the pensions of future workers of the state of New York and you give us our election district lines so we can get re-elected.

“They are hurting the very same children they are hurting right now.”

Sherman said there are misunderstandings between the pensions public workers have and the 401k that some in the private sector have.

“They have to move all their money into a low-risk percentage return pool of money managed by somebody, and the kind of money you get on return is low on that,” he said. “You have to plan to live to be 99.”

Last year, he explained, the New York state teacher retirement system earned more than 20 percent on its investments.

More than 80 percent of what the state retirement pays out comes from investment earnings.

“The pension system that has been run by the state of New York is a very efficient system and a low cost system.”

He understands that local governments have been complaining because the amount they put into the system has increased, but what they forget is that it has been as low as .3 percent. It’s easy to cherry-pick the year contributions went up the most to

Recreation program sign-up begins PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh registration for all the programs offered by this department throughout the summer and fall will start March 21.

Programs include baseball/softball/t-ball, swimming, fall soccer, summer camps and many others. Summer brochures are being mailed to all homeowners in the Town and will also be available at the Town Office during regular business hours starting March 21.

Registrations will be accepted through April 13th. Any registrations received after this date will be placed on a waiting list. All participants must register to play in the town they reside in before seeking a release to play elsewhere!

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Forms can either be downloaded from the Town website: www.townofplattsburgh.org or be picked up, filled out, and dropped off at the following locations: Cumberland Bay Market, Cadyville Gulf, Goldie’s Grocery, Lucky’s Mini Mart, Nadim’s Corner Grocery, Ukie’s Deli, Wooden Ski & Wheel or the lobby of the Town Office.

Anyone interested in coaching or in becoming a paid official for games, should call the Recreation Department at 562-6860 between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

“These are public parking spaces,” he said. “I will vote no.”

Common Council member James Calnon pointed out that the sidewalks are not large enough to accommodate the restaurant's request. It is not a perfect solution, he said, but that is why it was proposed.

Timothy Carpenter, also of the Plattsburgh Common Council, was not too worried about losing two parking spaces. He reminded everyone that the city will lose many more during the upcoming downtown parking project.

Possibly after school lets out, the City of Plattsburgh will repave the Durkee Street parking lot. It is a major project that will cost from

$300,000 to $400,000 and will cause confusion and inconvenience for city residents.

That will be challenging, and city lawmakers can expect their phones to ring often, said Mayor Donald Kasprzak. It will be one of those project's they will wish they hadn't started, he said, but in the end will be worth it.

“It will be a disaster,” Kasprzak said. “There will be parking challenges throughout all of downtown.”

In the end, the Common Council approved the request of The Pepper, at 13 City Hall Place, to use two parking spaces in front of their establishment. The requested dates were May 1 through Sept. 30.

bolster your argument that the system is costly, Sherman said, adding that he could pick out dates where there was hardly any contribution.

These so-called pension reforms will not impact teachers and law enforcement currently on the job, Sherman pointed out, but they will affect the children of Plattsburgh and New York state who might decide to devote their lives to public service one day.

“It is hurting the same children the state is not coming up with the funds needed to give them what they need today,” he said. “They have attacked our children on two fronts.”

Other union leaders said the reforms were about politicians once again climbing into bed with the wealthy 1 percent at the expense of teachers, secretaries, laborers, bus drivers and nurses.

“Speaking today for the 54,000 members of the New York State Public Employees Federation, we are appalled that state legislators finally broke and gave in to the governor’s relentless demand for a new pension tier that will do nothing to help the state or local governments deal with their current budget demands,” federation President Ken Brynien said in a statement.

Kasprzak sees it differently, saying Plattsburgh’s retirement costs in 2000 were roughly $18,000 and in 2012 estimated to be $2.8 million. Such numbers are unaffordable, he said, and the passage of “historic” pension reform addresses the “unsustainable retirement costs affecting every local government in New York state.”

The reforms address long-term pension costs, raise the retirement age, increase employee contributions fairly and consistently, and take steps to eliminate pension abuse padding and payment of unused sick and vacation time, Kasprzak said.

“I applaud the efforts of Governor Cuomo in addressing pension reform.”

Annual poster contest scheduled

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.

Mobile health chicken dinner set

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 will be $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. For more information call 561-3566.

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Plattsburgh cocaine arrest Gregory Smith was in possession of 100 grams of cocaine and faces other drug-related charges

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stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh City Court issued the search warrant.

Members of the Adirondack Drug Task Force and the New York State Police executed the warrant.

They found 113 grams of cocaine and a Plattsburgh man is in jail.

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While executing the warrant, law enforcement found 113 grams of a white powdered substance that tested positive for cocaine.

The cocaine was valued between $15,000 and $20,000.

Smith was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony.

He was arraigned in Plattsburgh City Court and remanded to Clinton County Jail without bail.

At the time of his arrest, Smith was out on bail from Ulster County, where he had also been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

The Ulster County charge was for possession of eight or more ounces of a narcotic, and Ulster officials issued a bench warrant after Smith failed to appear in court.

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By Stephen Bartlett

stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — A boat parade of lights will launch the 2012 Mayor's Cup regatta and festival.

"I feel very optimistic, especially if the weather cooperates," said Plattsburgh City Mayor Donald Kasprzak.

The 2012 Mayor's Cup regatta and festival, presented by the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary and the City of Plattsburgh, is holding its 35th edition July 12-15.

"We have some very good entertainment scheduled," Kasprzak said. "Some groups will be offering things to the public that have never been offered before."

The sixth annual Mayor's Cup Boat Parade of Lights kicks off the festival the evening of July 12 at the Plattsburgh waterfront. The competition determines who best decorates their decks for a nighttime cruise on the lake.

The July 13 Mayor's Cup music program opens with the Glengarry Bhoys, who will perform at the Lions Club Bandshell near the McDonough Monument on City Hall Place from 7 to 9 p.m.

The regatta, which has become an anticipated annual event on Lake Champlain, occurs throughout the day on July 14, followed by the annual barbecue and awards ceremony at the Plattsburgh Boat Basin.

Later that night, Rick Davies and the Bearcat Ramblers start a night of music at the Bandshell from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Gibson Brothers, winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2011 Album of the Year, take the stage at 8 p.m.

The festival also features the fireworks show in downtown Plattsburgh that night.

The final event, on July 15, is the CVPH Mayor's Cup Bike Ride at CVPH Medical Center at 9 a.m.

Mayor's Cup T-shirts will be available for pre-sale online starting April 1. Visit www.mayorscup.com to purchase the shirts that can be picked up one week from the date of purchase at Eye Care for the Adirondacks.

Shirts will be available for $20 starting June 12, both online and at area vendors.

Call Kathy Duley at 572-2534.

For information on sponsor opportunities contact Kevin Kehoe at 561-0668 or sponsor@mayorscup.com.

Registrations are being accepted for the regatta and Parade of Lights events. Inquiries may be directed to Kjell Dahlen at 561-4100, 566-2020. regatta@mayorscup.com; or to Jake DeSnyder at 566-9198 and parade@mayorscup.com.

"We think some of the little changes will draw more people downtown," Kasprzak said.

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Saranac Lady Chiefs state title hoop dreams end against Irvington TROY — The Saranac Lady Chiefs’ run at a state championship ended March 16 with a 64-31 loss at the hands of Section I champ Irvington.

The Lady Bulldogs held a 21-0 lead to open the game that the Chiefs were never able to overcome.

“I’m not saying that we got caught up in all of the hoopla this week, but that was not our typical start,” head coach Tim Newell said.

“You have to give credit to them as well, but we had a tough time on defense and their defense did not allow us to get set in the half court.”

Newell said that the team fought hard throughout the game, but came up against a better opponent in Irvington.

“It was not a lack of effort,” he said. “They surprised us with how physical they were and they were able to break out.”

“They are by far the number one team out there,” senior Stephanie Linder said. “You could not stop their inside game, they distributed the ball well and played great defense.

We knew what they could do, and they had a great game.”

Linder finished with 10 points and five re-

Morgan Maye looks to cut to the basket as four Irvington defenders focus in on Alisha Ducatte, with the ball.

The Lady Bulldogs defense held the Chiefs to 31 points in the Class B semifinal game.

Photo by L. Lobdell bounds in the game, while Emma Newell and Alisha Ducatte each scored five points. Morgan Maye had three points and five rebounds,

Saranac coach Tim Newell watches on, as do the hundreds of Chief faithful who made the trip to Troy. School was closed March 16 to allow more students to attend the Final Four contest.

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Tim Newell accepts the Final Four plaque from Greg Waters of Section VII.

amazing. We have been together since third and fourth grade and no one can take that away from us and the way that we worked hard all the time for each other.”

Newell said that, while the farewells were tough, the team could look forward to another solid season with players like Kayla Napper, Kristen Napper and others returning.

“They are real coachable and intelligent young players,” he said. “They do everything correct, but we will need to develop that offensive confidence that Linder and Ducatte had for us this season.”

“They have a great group and I think they have all of this to look forward to again,” Linder said.

The Chiefs finished the season at 23-1, capturing the Section VII and Region II Class B titles. After the game, Ducatte was awarded with the sportsmanship award and Linder was named to the Final Four Tournament team.

On March 17, the Lady Bulldogs scored an equally convincing 69-42 win over South Jefferson to claim the NYSPHSAA Class B title.

while Kristen Napper, Brooke Layhee and Victoria Phaneuf each scored two points (Phaneuf added five rebounds). Kayla Napper and Katie Gates each scored one.

Newell said that he was proud of his five seniors in Linder, Phaneuf, Ducatte, Maye and Gates.

“They are the reason why we made it this far,” the coach said. “They have been a team from fifth grade on and when they came out of the game, that is what I told them along with I considered them to be a second family and I love them like daughters.”

I am so proud of the girls on this team,” Linder said. “To get here is Kristen Napper shoots the ball.

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STORAGE AUCTION WAR.Easy Self Storage, 788 State Route 3, 1p.m. Over 10 Units to be Sold.

LIFE DRAWING CLASS. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff Street. $10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

SINECURE TO PERFORM. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

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.

Monday.March.26.

SENIOR FITNESS CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 8:15 a.m. 5636186, 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.

VOLUNTEER MEETING. North Country Cultural Center for the Arts Center, 427 Margaret St. 563-1604. 10 a.m.

BOATER SAFETY COURSE. Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Drive, 6:30-9 p.m. on Monday evenings starting on Monday March 26 and continuing for 7 weeks. 493-7251 or 562-41

Tuesday.March.27.

SENIOR TAI CHI. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m. 563-6186, 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.

POKER TOURNAMENT. Therapy Nightclub and Sports Lounge, 14 Margaret St. 5:30 p.m.

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

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

STUMP TRIVIA NIGHT. Therapy Night Club and Sports Lounge, 14 Margaret St. 8-10 p.m.

Friday.March.30.

SENIOR FITNESS CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 8:15 a.m. 5636186, 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.

SENIOR ZUMBA. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9:30 a.m. 563-6186, ext.

102.

WATERCOLOR CLASS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 12:30 p.m. 5636186, 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.

‘DAMN YANKEE’ TO BE PERFORMED. Saranac High School, 60 Picketts Corners Road, 7:30 p.m. $8. 565-5800.

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

PROFESSOR CHAOS TO PERFORM. Capital Zen Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.

Thursday.March.29.

Saturday.March.31.

Wednesday.March.28.

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.

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

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, 55:45p.m. $5 per night and class size is limited to 40 participants.

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.

‘DAMN YANKEE’ TO BE PERFORMED. Saranac High School, 60 Picketts Corners Road, 7:30 p.m. $8. 565-5800.

RESURRECTION SCREENING. In honor of Women’s History Month, The North Country Food Co-op, 25 Bridge St., 7:15 p.m. Free.

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HOW TO FINISH THIS PUZZLE

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ACROSS Bestows on, with “to” Forgoes scissors Captivates Fashionista’s field Bring to the mix “Sorry, Charlie” Start to finish, e.g.?

Persevere, like a teamster?

It may be abstract or concrete Stopwatch users Intent “Gladiator” composer Zimmer Examines closely Raise a glass to Clerical residence Really boring Persevere, like a stand-up comic?

Lang. of Jamaica Dora the Explorer, for one Cartoonist Keane Ready Place for a plunger in Plymouth It’s wet in Oaxaca Infatuated, old-style Display irritation Sea debris Warmup for college hopefuls, briefly Diamond strategy Morning hrs.

“Voilà!”

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Bean or noodle Leipzig legwear Where glasses may be raised?

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2 Like old records 3 Persevere, like a boxing promoter?

4 Set things right 5 Make tracks 6 Persevere, like a judge?

7 Weigh station visitors 8 Grab a coffee, say 9 Central German river 10 “__ Fideles” 11 Forgo scissors 12 Cat lead-in 13 Sum of all parts 14 Cliff’s pal on “Cheers” 15 Sun Devils’ sch.

16 “Where Creativity Happens” retail chain 17 Mork, by birth 18 Harness straps 19 Get the feeling 25 Nosy?

28 Craze 32 Fitzgerald et al.

34 Planetary path 35 “__ turns out ...”

36 Revolutionary army 37 Dutch city in many Vermeer paintings 38 First name in bombers 40 Poughkeepsie college 41 “Nerts!”

44 Antacid choice 47 Persevere, like a lightning rod installer?

48 Pal of Grover 49 Examination 53 Proposal with a nice ring?

54 Buster 56 Works on the road 57 Ring out 58 One-named rocker 62 Carrie Nation’s org.

63 High points 65 Kegger locale 67 Pigged out 69 “Oh, I give up!”

70 Persevere, like a museum

curator?

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Kyrgyzstan city Card game shout DOD division

This Month in History - MARCH 23rd - Patrick Henry declares “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (1775) 26th - The Eastman Dry Plate and Chemical Company manufactures the first motion picture film. (1885) 27th - The biggest earthquake ever recorded strikes Anchorage, Alaska. It measured 8.3 on the Richter scale. (1964)

SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK ’ S PUZZLES !

(Answers Next Week)

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33 ACRES ON BASS LAKE, $39,900. 5 Acres, use 500 acre Forest, $16,900.www.LandFirstNY.com 1888-683-2626

FIREWOOD PLAN ahead & get next year's firwood before prices go up. ixed hardwood $240/face cord. Free delivery within 20 miles of Westport. 518-962-4688.

FURNITURE NEED FURNITURE couches, recliners, book shelves, end tables etc., Lay-a-way plan available.

D&B Furniture 209 Water Street, Elizabethtown, NY 518-234-1048

HOME IMPROVEMENT 1/2 PRICE INSULATION 4x8 sheets, all thicknesses available. Call 518-812-4815 or 518570-8172 QUALITY, DURABLE AND AFFORDABLE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. Free on-site consultation. Call CB Structures 1-800-940 -0192 or www.cbstructuresinc.com

INSURANCE PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE. Qualify to age 86.

Fast. Easy. Few Questions. No Exam! 1-800-938-3439, x24; 1-516938-3439, x24

LOGGING LAVALLEE LOGGING is looking to harvest and purchase standing timber, primarily Hemlock & Hardwood Willing to pay New York State stumpage prices on all species. References available. Matt Lavallee, 518-6456351 LOG LENGTH FIREWOOD Mixed Hardwood 10-11 whole Cord (tractor trailer load) Call for pricing 518-207-6718

MULCH MULCH-TOPSOIL HARDWOOD Nat. Mulch $24/yd Mulch Dyed $35 yard Rich Screened Topsoil $20/yd Screened playsand $15/yd Nat. Wood Chips $25/yd Dyed Wood Chips $35 Delivery chg on products/6yd to 120yd loads avail 518-834-9594 or 518-569-5375 gregatkins@frontiernet.net

ADIRONDACK " BY OWNER" www.AdkByOwner.com 1000+ photo listings of local real estate for sale, vacation rentals & timeshares. Owners: List with us for only $275 per year. Visit online or call 518-891-9919 COUNTRY HOMES & ACREAGE! Getaways $59,900!

Land $1200/acre!Delaware/Otsego/Schoharie Counties! Coldwell Banker. Call Lynn 1-607-432-9173 ext 205/ 1-607-434-1061 DO YOU HAVE VACATION PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT? With promotion to nearly 5 million households and over 12 million potential buyers, a statewide classified ad can't be beat! Promote your property for just $490 for a 15-word ad. Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726

APARTMENT **FREE FORECLOSURE LISTINGS** Over 400,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now 1-800-749-3041 AFFORDABLE 2-BDRM second story Apt., no pets, no smoking, $600 + utilities. Main Street, Westport, NY. Call 518962-8313.

ELIZABETHTOWN 2 bedroom apt., new kitchen, new heat, new electric, new paint, no pets!! 518-234-1048 (518) 234-1048 WESTPORT 1 bdrm second floor apt., balcony deck, full bath, electric heat, onsite laundry, utilities separate, $525/ mo., 518-962-8500 or 518-5247255.

WESTPORT/ETOWN/LEWIS: 5 room apartment in 2 family home, first & last month, $450 monthly + utilities, no,no,no pets.

508-839-4551/ 508-845-9424/508 -612-5636

VACATION PROPERTY OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals.

Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

AUCTION

BRIDGE STREET AUCTION Hosts On-Site "STORAGE AUCTION WAR" @ EASY SELF STORAGE 788 State Route 3 Plattsburgh NY 12901 on Saturday March 24th @ 1PM Over 10 Units to be Sold

COMMUNITY SALE THE MARCELLUS United Methodist Church, Gift & Thrift Shop Spring Rummage Sale The MUMC Spring Rummage Sale is Saturday, March 24th 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great deals on jewelry, clothing, dishes, linens, housewares, books, etc. Shop for Spring Decorations! You can fill a grocery bag for $4.00. After 1 p.m. each bag is half price. Inside, the Gift and Thrift Shop will be open and stocked with Spring and Summer clothing at regular prices.

1 Slocumbe Avenue, Marcellus, NY 13108

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY $5,000 SIGNING BONUS! Frac Sand Owner Operators. More Texas work than trucks! Must have tractor, blower & pneumatic trailer 817-926-3535 - NEW ON MARKET: COAL FIRED OUTSIDE BOILER, UP TO 150,000 BTU's, burn 35days. 1-607-329-8175 ICE CREAM Parlor/Diner w/House - Exit 34 I-87 Keeseville, NY. Established, profitable, turn-key, includes real estate, $298k. 518-834 -9900.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft.

Call now 1-888-750-0193.

CAREER TRAINING - AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for hands on Aviation Career.

FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877-803-8630 - ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality.

Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877 -692-9599 www.CenturaOnline.com

VETERANS CAREER TRAININGUse your post 9/11 GI benefits to become a professional tractor trailer driver. National Tractor Trailer School, Liverpool, Buffalo NY branch www.ntts.edu 800-2439300 Consumer Information: www.ntts.edu/programs/disclosures

HELP WANTED - **2012 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to $59 hour + Full Federal Benefits. NO ExperienceRequired.

NOW HIRING! Green Card OK. 1800-593-2664 Ext 107.

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

No experience, all looks needed. 1800-561-1762 Ext A-104 - DO YOU HAVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE? Reach as many as5 million potential candidates in central and western New York with a 15-wordclassified ad for just $350! Place your ad online at fcpny.com or call 1-877-275-2726 - HELP WANTED!!

Earn extra income mailing our brochures from home! FREE Supplies!Genuine Opportunity! Start Immediately! www.theworkhub.net - MOVIE EXTRA. Earn up to $300 per day. No experience required. All looks and ages. Call 1-800-605-8692 - MYSTERY SHOPPERS Needed Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 888-380-3513 AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for hands on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Job Placement Assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)296-7093 DRIVERS- DAILY PAY! Hometime choices: Express Lanes 7-ON- 7/ OFF, 14/ON- 7/OFF WEEKLY. Full and Part-time. New Trucks! CDLA, 3 months recent experience required 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

WE'LL FIND the perfect employee and make you the hero!

Office /Clerical, Light Industrial Professional/Technical Call today 518-566-6061 - WESTPORT HOTEL & Tavern looking for an experience Bar Tender. Please Call 518-9624501.

NEEDED 55 or older person for part time in Ray Brook, NY DEC. Call 800-2353494 for more info.

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

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ADOPTIONS

CREDIT CARD DEBT? LEGALLY HAVE IT REMOVED! Minimum $7,000 in debt to qualify. Utilize Consumer Protection Attorneys. Call now! 1-888-2370388

ADOPT - Art * Love * Adventure!

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PREGNANT? CONSIDER a loving, courageous adoption plan. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, free confidential help, local agency, choose from pre-approved families. Photos/updates available. Call Joy: 914-939-1180 www.ForeverFamili esThroughAdoption.org.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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MEMORIALS

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THREE CRAFTSMAN TOOL boxes full of snap-on Craftsman Mattco tools, plus cart. $2000.00 Please call 518-728-7978

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HEALTH

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MUSIC **OLD GUITARS WANTED!** Fender, Gibson, Martin,Gretsch, Prairie State, Euphonon, Larson, D'Angelico,Stromberg, Rickenbacker, and Mosrite. Gibson Mandolins/Banjos. 1930's thru 1970's TOP CASH PAID! 1-800-401-0440 CLARINET, VIOLIN, FLUTE, TRUMPET, Amplifier, Fender Guitar $75 each. Upright Bass, Cello, Saxophone, French Horn, Drums $189 each. Others 4sale 1-516-377-7907

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 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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ACCESSORIES

ROLL TOP Tonneau cover, fits Chevy S-10 or a small truck with a box, 56" (inside) $99.00. 518-523-9456

AUTO DONATION 38092

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ONEIDA LAKE AMAZING LAND BUYS IN NY - 2.5 ac - Oneida Lake Area - $10,995.

5ac w/New Cabin $29,995. 74ac Beautiful timberland - $79,995.

Over 50 properties new to the market.100 properties discounted for bargain sale. Fully surveyed, accessible, approvedbuildable. Call Christmas & Associates 1-800229-7843.

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

518-963-7351

CARS

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KITCHEN CABINETS Country Pine; L-Shaped 15'+/-; 6 tops; 4 bases and drawers; sink base; good condition. $1,500

March 24, 2012

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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

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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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OBITUARIES WILLIAM W. HULSE Sept. 12, 1944 - March 14, 2012 WILLSBORO - William W. Kristy Hulse of South CaroliHulse, 67, died at his home in na; and a granddaughter, Willsboro on Wednesday, Gillian, of South Carolina; his March 14, 2012. mother-in-law, Merlinda He was born in Newark, N.J., Alimpolo of Willsboro; a on Sept. 12, 1944, nephew and wife the only son of and daughter, William and Tommy and Kim Irene (Lacey) Burke and KaitHulse. lyn of ConnectiBill, as he was cut. known to everyHe was predeone, graduated ceased by his fafrom Willsboro ther and his Central School in sister, Jeanne 1962 and shortly Burke. after joined the Calling hours U.S. Navy. He were held 2 to 4 was a member of the North p.m. Sunday at the Huestis Country Veterans Assoc., the Funeral Home, Maple Street, Willsboro Fish and Game Willsboro. A funeral service Club, the Board of Directors were at the Foothills Baptist for the Essex County AgriChurch, Route 22, Boquet, culture Society, and the 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial Foothills Baptist Church in followed in the Essex County Boquet. He worked for the Veterans Cemetery, WadLake Champlain Transportahams Elizabethtown Road, tion Co., retiring in 2002.

Wadhams, N.Y. Bill is survived by his mothDonations in his memory er, Irene Hulse of Elizabethmay be made to the Willstown; his wife, Gigi (Alimpoboro-Reber Fire Department. lo) Hulse of Willsboro; his son and wife, William and

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DAWN MASON Dawn Mason, formerly of Willsboro, NY died at the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown, NY March 9, 2012.

Funeral Services will be held at the Horaqce Nye Home on Sat. 3/24/12 at 10AM, with Rev. Chilton McPheeters officiating.

Huestis Funeral Home , Willsboro, NY is in charge of arrangements.

VICTOR E. PERRY Victor E. Perry, formerly of Willsboro, NY died at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake 1/5/12. Funeral Services will be held at St. Philips Church in Willsboro April 2,2012 at 11AM. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Essex Rd. Willsboro. Rev. John M. Demo Jr. will officiate. Huestis Funeral Home, Willsboro, NY is in Charge of arrangements.

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XLT 4WD New 2012 Ford Escape 27 MPG STK #SEN246 • Auto, Air, Pwr. Windows/Locks/Seat, Sirius Satellite

XLT 4WD New 2012 Ford Escape 23 MPG STK #EN388 • 3.0 V6, Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Moonroof, SYNC Voice-Activated System

HWY

MSRP.....................................$27,445 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash................$500 Dealer Discount..........................-$950

MSRP.....................................$29,635 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash...............-$500 Dealer Discount..........................-$950

$

23,995 Offer ends 4/2/12

$ OR e Choos

$500 & 0%

STK #EN393 • Power Moonroof, SYNC Voice-Activated System, Auto, Air, Sirius, Power Windows/Locks/Seat

26,185 Offer ends 4/2/12

for 60 mos.*

XLT 4WD New 2012 Ford Escape 27 MPG

STK #EN326 • Limited Luxury Pkg., Heated Leather, Pwr. Moonroof, SYNC System, Rear Camera, Trailer Tow

HWY

HWY

$ OR e Choos

$500 & 0%

2005 Ford Escape XLT

$

$500 & 0% formos.*60

MSRP.....................................$32,515 Ford Retail Customer Cash......-$2,000 Ford Retail Bonus Cash................$500 Dealer Discount.......................-$1.016

$

Offer ends 4/2/12

OR e Choos

Limited 4WD New 2012 Ford Escape 23 MPG

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

24,990

HWY

11,500

Stk#EN249B 3.0V6. Auto, Air, 73K mi. • In Elizabethtown

28,999

for 60 mos.*

Offer ends 4/2/12

2006 Ford Escape XLT

$

13,900

OR e Choos

$500 & 0% formos.*60

2008 Ford Escape XLT

$

Stk#HSN336 3.0V6. Auto, Air, 58K mi. • In Ray Brook

15,485 Stk#HSM190A 3.0V6. Auto, Air

2010 Ford Escape Limited

$

23,900 Stk#SEN382A 3.0V6, Remote Start, Heated Leather

*FMCC approval required. All customers may not qualify.

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2012 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW EXPRESS 4X4 P/U 2012 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T

Stk#AM146, Deep Cherry Red, 5.7 HEMI, Dual Exhaust, Spray-In Bedliner, Hitch, Chrome Steps, Sweet Hauler!

$

37,263

Stk#AM172, Redline, 5.7 HEMI, 6-Speed Manual Transmission, Leather, Super Track Pak, Sunroof, 20” Wheels, Sweet Ride!

$

37,745

2012 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4

2012 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

Stk#AM157, Deep Cherry Red, 4 Cyl., Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, Cruise, A/C, Upgraded Wheels & Tires, Sweet & Fuel Efficient!

$

22,665

Stk#AM166, Deep Cherry Red, 6 Cyl., Automatic, Sunscreen Glass, Sweet Incentives = Sweet Price!

$

27,185

Dealer#3160005

(518) 873-6386

Court Street • Elizabethtown, NY

www.adirondackauto.com

Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY

873-6386 Dealer #3160005

2008 Chevy Impala Blue, 54K Miles

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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

$

15,580

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

94,000 Miles.

Sporty & Fun!

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.

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