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Betty Little announces retirement

Christmas in Warrensburgh draws crowd

Longtime state senator opts out of re-election

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By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER

NEW YORK | New York state Republican Sen. Betty Little has announced that she will not be running for re-election in 2020, choosing not to run against five-year-long Clinton County treasurer and Democratic Senate runner Kimberly Davis. Little, an upstate New York native, started serving the 45th district in 2003 and has been serving in the senate for almost 20 years. See BETTY LITTLE » pg. 7

Last term: Senator Betty Little speaks at a press conference in Plattsburgh. There, she announced that she was not running for reelection in 2020, and will spend her last term working hard for the people of the 45th district.

Master Gardener Edward Kopf (left ) assists a child in tying a bow on an evergreen swag that the girl had assembled at a craft session held Dec. 7 at Christmas in Warrensburgh. Courtesy photo

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WARRENSBURG | Hundreds of people from near and far attended Christmas in Warrensburgh last weekend despite chilly weather and competing holiday festivals in the region. On Saturday Dec. 7, Warrensburg’s town hall was transformed into “Toyland,” and many dozens of children enjoyed craft ing wooden toys and holiday decordations including evergreen swags, ornaments and gingerbread houses. Santa held court outside, while others took pony prides and horse-drawn wagon excursions. Most all the activities were so popular, people were waiting in lines to participate. Holy Cross Episcopal Church’s parish hall was packed with people enjoying the annual quiche luncheon and their homemade desserts. Christmas in Warrensburgh founder/organizer Teresa Whalen praised the parishioners’ culinary abilities. “The ice cream parfaits and pumpkin cheesecake were heavenly,” she said. Boutiques were busy, particularly on Saturday. The Serendipity Spinners, including town board member Linda Marcella, demonstrated their wool-spinning talents at Riverside Gallery. Noted watercolorist Mary Frank was at work on her paintings at Miller Art & Frame. Joy Muller-McCoola demonstrated her techniques of wet-felting of unspun wool for clothing and home decor at Deadwood Mountain Trading Co.. The new feature of Christmas in Warrensburgh was one of the most popular — folksinger-songwriter Dan Berggren drew a standing-room-only crowd to Richards Library for a concert of his original songs that describe life in the Adirondacks. See CHRISTMAS IN WARRENSBURGH » pg. 3

North Creek restaurant undergoes renovations NORTH CREEK | The popular family owned and operated sit-down breakfast place in the small town of North Creek, Marsha’s, recently underwent some renovation, inside and out. The restaurant installed a new door and windows, keeping up with the more modern, yet still North Country, look of the town. The restaurant was originally purchased and opened in 1997 by Marsha and Ed Sires, who ran the place until 2007, when it was passed down to family.

Marsha’s receives new, personally-touched bar By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER

“We had a big business then,” Marsha said about the restaurant. Being the only breakfast place in North Creek, it was the number one spot to get a nice meal or eggs or pancakes first thing in the morning. However, with the edition of Crissy’s and Cafe Sarah, Marsha’s has seen a decrease in customers in the off-season. That doesn’t mean it’s not still one of the best places to grab a bite after church or before hitting Gore Mountain to ski. See MARSHA’S » pg. 2

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