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Political infighting needs to come to an end in Elizabethtown. PAGE 4
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There’s a lot to love at Point au Roche
Saturday, May 4, 2013
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LOVE MY PARK
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By Shaun Kittle
shaun@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — A place like Point au Roche State Park means a lot of things to a lot of people. The park has more than 10 miles of trails that weave through forests, meadows and prime lakeshore vistas, making it a haven for hikers, kayakers, anglers, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. On Saturday, May 4, the Friends of Point au Roche, a not-for-profit organization that works to protect, preserve and promote the park, will host a day of nature-fueled activities to celebrate I Love My Parks Day. The day will begin with a bird watching walk led by Judith Heintz at 8 a.m., followed by a 5K run at 9 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Campaign to keep small cinemas open under way. PAGE 2 ARTS
From left: Mary Simmers, president, and Stephanie Demore, secretary, of Friends of Point au Roche, and Darrin Williams and Steven Didonato, Plattsburgh State students with the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma, spent the morning on April 27 helping to prepare the Philip C. Walker Memorial Nature Trail for its rededication ceremony on Saturday, May 4. Photo by Shaun Kittle
Plattsburgh teen’s wish comes true By Katherine Clark
Music from around the world coming to Placid. PAGE 6 RECOGNIZED
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18-year-old Andrew Waldron stands with his Wish Givers, Renee Elsinger and Make a Wish Project Coordinator Caryn Anatriello after receiving top-of-the-line, professional photography equipment through Make-AWish on April 29 at Melissa Penfield Park. Photo by Katherine Clark
PLATTSBURGH — A local teen received the ultimate set of equipment to prepare him for his dream job as a photographer through the Make-A-Wish foundation. Andrew Waldron’s wish for photography gear was granted on World Wish Day April 29. Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York gave Andrew, 18, professional-quality camera equipment for use in college next fall, where he will be studying photojournalism. “He knew we were going to get him a camera but I don’t think he knew we would be getting him all the equipment a professional would have,” said Tim Riley, manager of communications for Make-A-Wish of Northeast New York. Waldron said he was really excited after opening multiple boxes at a special “gift giving” ceremony at Melissa Penfield Park. Waldron received a Nikon camera, books, multiple lenses and flashes to go with his new camera, a new camera bag and an opportunity to go with a local newspaper photographer for the day and see how they do their job. “He had actually considered several wishes before choosing
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