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By Teah Dowling teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Plattsburgh Renewal Project, in partnership with the Plattsburgh City SchoolÕ s Health Education Advisory Committee, is hosting a sixweek health program to boost healthy activity and city beautification through a walking tour of all six city wards. Ò I had the idea based on my knowledge that I needed a walking partner,Ó said Anita Bodrogi, project organizer for the ward walks and member of the Plattsburgh Renewal Project. Ò I love to exercise, walk or jog, but I do a lot better when I have a partner that IÕ m obligated to.Ó Ò So, I thought maybe something like a group walk would CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Shaylin Metcalf, from Beaufort, South Carolina, tried her hand at riding a miniture pony at the Cadyville Recreation Park during the recent JCEO Community Action Angles Field Day. The field day, which featured horse rides from T.E.S.S. Stables and Farm in Champlain, and numerous children’s games, many of which were donated by Banker’s Orchards in West Plattsburgh, raised over $900 for the JCEO Backpack Program. Photo by Shawn Ryan
Co-op theatre East bringing talent to the north Country CHAZY Ñ Co-Op Theatre East (COTE), the New York-based theatre ensemble, will begin a series of theater activities in the North Country in August. They will be establishing their North Country Theatre Initiative, hoping to expand it in the near future. Ò With our North Country Theatre Initiative, weÕ re essentially starting from the same place as when we started the company on 2008,Ó said Robert Gonyo, co-founder of COTE. Ò WeÕ ve got artists excited to make and share work but little by way of resources. Ò Any proceeds, after costs, are going back into the project to make more and better theatre in the North Country.Ó
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ent venues. The new play will be performed at Amazing Grace Vineyard in Chazy July 31 at 7 p.m, Opera House at Enosburg Falls Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door, and cost is $10. At a local grocery store, Evie, a 15-year-old teenager played by Savant, works to avoid being home all summer. At this time, Evie begins to navigate how things are going to be different in her life, at home and at school, when her older brother goes off to college. Single mother Sam, played by Hill, works at the grocery store because itÕ s a place where she was able to get a job to support her daughter, whom she had very young. Ò ItÕ s a story about real people with real concerns that builds a friendship that is unlikely based upon age difference and situations,Ó Savant said. Ò However, these people are able to help each other and give each other hope for their futures.Ó Through coffee, crises and home-cooked recipes, this drama wrapped in comedy explores
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ELLENBURGH Ñ On July 26, at about 8 p.m., the New York State Police received a request from a woman asking them to check on the welfare of her sister, who lived in Ellenburgh. A Trooper responded and located the two residents of 1568 Bradley Pond Road, Ellenburgh, deceased inside the residence. The scene was secured and processed by the State Police Forensic Investigation Unit. The deceased have been identified as Pamela A. Williamson, 44, and Larry C. Williamson, 58. They both resided at that Bradley Pond Road farmhouse. According to State Police, the evidence collected is consistent with an apparent murder-suicide. The incident remains under investigation, and State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations are piecing together a time line leading up to the two deaths, according to BCI Captain Robert LaFountain. Autopsies were performed July 28 at CVPH Medical Center under the direction of Clinton County Coroner David Donah. The autopsy results of Mrs. Williamson showed that she was killed by gunshot wound to the head. Donah ruled her death to be a homicide. The results of Mr. WilliamsonÕ s autopsy showed that he was killed by a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Both wounds were caused by a shotgun that Mr. Williamson had recently purchased, which was located next to his body. Troopers say that Mr. Williamson murdered his wife, then took his own life. They say the couple had recently been experiencing marital trouble.
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Backwoods Pondfest keeps festival tradition alive in Peru By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PERU Ñ The normally quaint Twin Ponds campsite is gearing up for about 2,000 music lovers to descend on the park for two days of music, camping, culture, art and all around good vibes. Backwoods Pondfest Music Festival will open itÕ s eighth year Aug. 8, but Twin PondsÕ music festival history goes back nearly 25 years. Before Backwoods, it was Pondstock, another multiday music festival. Before Pondstock, smaller festivals were held yearly. One draw that Backwoods relies on, and has kept it steadily growing year after year, is the camping. Many of BackwoodsÕ festival goers roll into Twin Ponds early Friday and camp through until Sunday. ÒA lot of people take it as an outing for their families,Ó said BackwoodsÕ organizer Lowell
Wurster. Ò People come up for the great music and the camping.Ó Others can take advantage of a discounted ticket for just the Saturday shows. Wurster says that 23 bands have been booked for Backwoods this year on their two stages. Shows are timed so that there is no overlap in music. Festival goers wonÕ t have to pick between bands and can see all 24 sets over the two days. ÒI tÕ s the biggest cultural, arts event in the North Country. We have bands that have toured the country and toured the world. ItÕ s such a diverse lineup. If youÕ re a music lover, itÕ s something you canÕ t miss,Ó W urster said. Besides the bands from out of the area, four of the bands, including WursterÕ s band Lucid, are from Plattsburgh and the surrounding area, with other local favorites from Vermont and Glens Falls. In previous years, the feedback Wurster has
received is that Backwoods doesnÕ t have the same Òf eelÓ as other large music festivals. People can leave their tents and feel secure and even have small at their camping site. Gates open at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, and the music will play into the wee hours of Saturday and Sunday. Many of the campers even help clean up Sunday morning. Saturday starts with yoga and a disk golf tournament at Twin PondsÕ newly built course. An advanced pass for the entire weekend is $70 or $85 at the gate. Children 6 and under are free, and 13 and under are discounted. Tickets are available online or at several local businesses. A list of businesses, as well as the lineup of bands, can be found at www.backwoodspondfest.com. At right: Backwoods Pondfest organizer Lowell Wurster (standing) at a recent Lucid show, along with his father George Wurster on harmonica.
Mountain Lake PBS hoping to air series of short videos By Teah Dowling
teah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The eight-episode online series, Curiously Adirondack, brings together the creative skills of two individuals Ñ Josh Clement and Ed Kanze. Ò Ed and I have been working together on a weekly podcast called Ô All Things NaturalÕ for over a year,Ó Clement said. Ò We wanted to expand into video, and the idea for Curiously Adirondack grew out of that.Ó Ò When we saw a grant opportunity from PBS Digital Studios, we thought that Curiously Adirondack was a great fit.” The Curiously Adirondack videos are meant to be entertaining and informative, inspiring laughter and making the Adirondack Mountain region a better and kinder place. It could be viewed on Mountain Lake PBSÕ (MLPBS) website if given the proper funding. Ò WeÕ re running a crowd funding campaign on indiegogo.com to raise the funds to produce the series,Ó said Jennifer Kowalczyk, director of communications at MLPBS. MLPBS was awarded a grant by PBS Digital Studios, the online content wing of PBS. The grant is for the online series where the goal is to raise $20,000, with PBS matching funds from each donation made. So far, MLPBS received an initial $5,000 to purchase equipment including the DSLR camera kit, which is required by the grant.
Altona town-wide garage sale scheduled
ALTONA Ñ The Altona Fire Department ladies Auxaliary will sponsor the 19th annual Town Wide Garage Sale on Sat. Aug. 2 and Sun. Aug 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Craft Fair and Bake Sale will be held on Sat. Aug 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Altona Fire Station on the DevilÕ s Den Rd. To reserve a table at the Craft Fair call 236-7271. There will be a food concession and map site at the fire station Aug 2. Maps will be available Aug 3 at the fire station. For further information call 236-7729, 236-7621 ext 107, or 236-7271.
If the necessary funds are raised for the online series, the two producers will begin shortly after, filming and creating more entertaining and informative content for MLPBSÕ website. Ò WeÕ re aiming to get people to feel inside and outside the challenges of living here and how various people meet those challenges with hard work and creativity,Ó Kanze said. Ò It isnÕ t the easiest place to live with our long hard winters and our tourist economy with its ups and downs of income that many of us experience, but people have a lot of fun living here.Ó Ò ItÕ s a place full of rugged individuals, and weÕ re going to get out and rub elbows with some of these folks and tell their stories.Ó Curiously AdirondackÕ s tentative episode list includes a look at Adirondack swimming holes and the people who jump in them, a moose calling contest that has to be seen and heard to be believed, an outing with four young naturalists who share their belongings and a walk through a historic cemetery with Natalie Leduc. Ò I love telling these type of offbeat hyper-local stories, and IÕ ve been lucky to be able to produce all of the videos that I have in my time at Mountain Lake PBS,Ó Clement said. Ò But Curiously Adirondack is a great opportunity.Ó Ò Not only is PBS matching the funds that are donated through Indiegogo, but the videos will be published and promoted through PBS Digital Studios, meaning that all of our weird, wild and wondrous stories from the Adirondacks will reach a much wider audience.Ó If the necessary funds are raised, the money will go toward purchasing equipment and cover production expenses such as digital storage, music tracks and travel expenses. It will also pay for the time it takes to produce these four to eight minute videos. Ò If we donÕ t raise the full $20,000, we may need to scale back the number of episodes, but weÕ ll still provide some,Ó Kowalc-
zyk said. “We’ll also try to continue to fundraise and find underwriting to make it happen, [but], unfortunately, we wonÕ t get those matching dollars if we raise the money after the Indiegogo campaign. Ò ThatÕ s why itÕ s so important to us that we make our goal.Ó For every dollar amount a pledge spends during this campaign, PBS will double the amount until the campaign ends Aug. 5. Ò ItÕ s a chance to support Mountain Lake PBS, which does great work telling stories and getting out information about things going in the North Country and in the broader world for that matter,Ó Kanze said. Ò By supporting this project, people will be helping this great public television station, which is so important here in Northern New York, to move in the direction that it needs to head and flourish in the future.Ó To donate money to see the online series, visit https:// www.indiegogo.com/projects/curiously-adirondack or look for the campaign on their Facebook, Twitter or website. Ò The aim of our project is high, [and] that is to do this place and its singular people justice,Ó Clement said. Ò We want to bring Adirondack Mountain life alive for all the poor souls who donÕ t share the pleasure and pain of living here.Ó
St. Joseph’s Golf Tournament Aug 8
PLATTSBURGH Ñ The 4th annual St. JosephÕ s Catholic Church building renovation golf tournament will be held on Friday, Aug. 8 at the Barracks Golf Course. The tournament is a four person scramble . Cost is $60.00 per person which includes golf, cart and a meal at the end. Contact Deacon Ed Mazuchowski @ 563-0828 for further information.
Run to remember planned
PLATTSBURGHÑ Fifth annual run to remember in memory of Douglas Hoffman is scheduled Aug. 16 at the Plattsburgh Recreation Center. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk/run will start at 9. A ChildrenÕ s Fun Run will start at 830 a.m. To register visit adirondackcoastevents.com or email runtoremember10@yahoo.com
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eading up to 4th of July weekend the Warren County SheriffÕ s Department led an investigation of a missing boater off the shores of the town of Hague. Most of the readers in our southern circulation are familiar with the story of William Scott. For those that may not be, here is the history in brief; Scott, of Westerlo, New York, went missing July 1 when the boat he was riding in with two other men capsized. The initial call for emergency response came in to Warren County Emergency services at approximately 10 a.m. The Warren County SheriffÕ s Department arrived on scene within 30 minutes of the initial call and spearheaded the search for the missing man. Rescue efforts included a state police helicopter, Lake George Park Commission boats and staff including scuba units from Warren and Saratoga counties. The search went on for four days, and on Friday, July 4 divers recovered ScottÕ s body. Denton Publications enlisted a staff reporter to cover the search efforts, and, as a result, many questions stemmed from the handling of the initial critical hours of the rescue. By 6 p.m. July 1, the Warren County SheriffÕ s boat patrol left the scene and the search did not resume until 9 a.m. the following morning. Why? With three hours left of daylight in the first 12 hours of a search, would efforts be called off so early? And sunrise the following day was at 5:17 a.m. so why did search efforts not resume until 9 a.m.? Is it staffing issues? Overtime costs? Were efforts made to ask other departments to assist? These are the questions we have been asking ourselves since. In late June, Warren County SheriffÕ s Department announced changes to their boat patrol program. Sheriff Bud York hired seven retired police officers to work part-time for the Sheriff’s office manning boat patrols on the lake and other area smaller tributaries. In an interview with the Glens Falls Post Star, York stated that “this will allow the full-time officers, who served on the boat patrol, to stay on the road cutting overtime costs for the department.Ó In the same interview, York also said Ò this should allow for more complete coverage of the busy lake because the boat patrol officers wonÕ t be juggling road shifts as well. We will have coverage on the lake for all of the firework shows.Ó During the same time period, the town of Ticonderoga Police Department was stripped
of nearly half its force when three officers accepted lateral transfers into the Warren County SheriffÕ s Department. Staffing for the department doesn’t appear to be an issue. That leaves overtime costs. In 2012, the department was taken to task by the Warren County Board of Supervisors over overtime costs incurred by officers working events in the region. In the report provided by then SheriffÕ s Maj. C. Shawn Lamouree, $101,000 in overtime costs were a result of officer presence at local events that did not provide reimbursement to the department. It is our understanding that a majority of the department works 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shifts. This would explain the sheriffÕ s prompt departure from the Hague scene at 6 p.m, allowing adequate time to return their boat to its proper location, secure its equipment and clock out for the day right around 7 p.m. In a search with these parameters, the first day is normally considered to be a rescue attempt, and information provided to the SheriffÕ s Department was that Scott left the vessel with a life preserver. It would be a fair assumption to believe that after eight hours he still may have been alive, especially considering the last visual sighting of the man was of him above water. It may have been the collective decision of the SheriffÕ s Department to leave the scene vacant in order to save on overtime costs, but other options were certainly at play. In rescue attempts throughout the region, other local emergency personnel have been called in to assist when time limitations of divers, or above waters efforts, were exhausted. Groups such as the state police dive team or water rescue teams from fire departments throughout the region are utilized. Other options could have included aerial rescue efforts and local fire and rescue units that have active boats on the water including Hague, Bolton, Horicon, etc. Weeks later, there is certainly no way of knowing if the search had continued past 6 p.m. July 1 if the outcome would have been different. Nevertheless, if the possibility exists of finding a living person rather than a body, shouldnÕ t every last effort be exhausted in doing so, regardless of cost? ÑD
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ects and organizations which bens the first woman and efit all areas of the North Country. youngest person elected A great deal of credit goes to the to the Clinton County North Country Regional Economic Legislature, I served ten years, inDevelopment Council for receivcluding two years as Chairperson. ing top awards in the State for the I was elected Clinton County Treapast 3 years. The mix of private surer, a position I held until resignand public financing of many vening in 2006 upon election to the tures is clearly a benefit across our Assembly. My county experience region. preparing budgets, handling the I have been extremely vocal in revenue and expenses of the counmy criticism of the flawed Comty and working with local, state Janet Duprey (R) mon Core and standardized testing and federal officials and agencies Plattsburgh system in our schools. In concert provided an excellent background 115th Assembly District with the majority of our school offor the Assembly position. ficials, teachers, parents and stuIÕ ve served on numerous nondents, I recognize the failure of the State Educaprofit Boards becoming familiar with virtually every facet of life in the North Country includ- tion Department to address the many problems associated with the Common Core. Although ing health care, senior citizens issues, and youth agencies while gaining an overall view of the the basic concept of the Common Core has some needs, circumstances and priorities throughout merit, the lack of preparation has resulted in the region. Space does not permit listing the poor implementation and unacceptable stress placed on teachers and students, in particular more than a dozen groups I participated with or those with special needs. WeÕ ve made some the many awards and honors IÕ ve received. changes by stopping testing in grades K-2, elimiI devote considerable time and energy denating the sharing of private student data, and veloping valuable bipartisan relationships with placing a two-year moratorium on using test elected officials and people of all political parscores to evaluate students, teachers and printies in Albany and across the North Country. The spirit of cooperation throughout the Dis- cipals. We still need to stop treating students as trictÕ s counties, towns, villages, school districts experiments, protect our special needs students, and business community is critical as we move put the creativity back in education and create forward to maintain our outstanding quality of alternate pathways to a high-school diploma. My desire to continue to work with parents and life and improve our economic development. Although some people have criticized me for being school officials to correct the errors in the current too bi-partisan, I believe my ability to work with system is one of the driving forces behind my decision to seek re-election. Although this yearÕ s others serves my constituents well. budget finally increased state aid and GEA fundI work long hours and travel thousands ing, we have more to do, and I simply cannot of miles to serve the people and businesses throughout the more than 3,000 square mile walk away from these serious issues. As important as our work is in Albany, it is 115th Assembly District. ItÕ s a privilege to assist the daily contact with the people who live in the individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, local governments and school districts in District that brings the most satisfaction to this position. Whether it is a small business person Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties. needing assistance with a state agency, a municiI doubt there will be a time when IÕ ll feel the pality looking for information, a school district work is totally done, but I expect there will be reaching out or a non-profit organization seeka time when IÕ ll feel IÕ ve accomplished most of the goals I hoped to achieve. I care deeply about ing help, it is satisfying to be able to almost always get things done for those who need it. On the 130,000 people who live and work here, a personal level the ability to assist an individual and I want to continue to pursue creating and retaining jobs, assisting local manufacturing person or family with an issue that is affecting their daily lives and in most cases to be able to companies, preserving our valuable tourism solve the problem is the most rewarding part of resources, improving the infrastructure of our this position. I am honored to have the opporcommunities, assisting our agriculture commutunity to serve the constituents of the 115th Disnity, working with our health and mental health care providers, assuring the financial stability of trict, and I look forward to continuing to serve. local schools and colleges, assisting small busiEditor’s Note: This is the first in a series of colness owners, and working with individuals on umns submitted by candidates for elected office, the numerous issues. WeÕ ve passed 4 consecutive, on-time budgets order of which was determined by random draw. Those seeking elected office who would like to be that hold spending at or below 2%. Unemployincluded in this segment should contact Managing ment is down throughout the District, and many Editor John Gereau at johng@denpubs.com or 873businesses are reporting increased profits. We have seen a surge in funding for various proj- 6368 ext 214 for details.
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Editorial got it right To the Editor: Finally!! Someone gets it right. Your editorial in the July 19 Times of Ti, regarding the defensive use of guns, is to be applauded. When so much of the liberal news media is constantly on the attack regarding gun ownership, you have written a piece that will make all the gun control advocates shake their heads with disgust. You canÕ t reason with them, but thanks for your valiant effort. Over the last 30 or so years, our country has systematically shut down thousands of institutions for the mentally ill and placed them in mainstream society. The results are and have been predictable. Most of the atrocities committed by people with guns should never have happened because they shouldnÕ t have had access to the guns in the first place. It is time to place the blame squarely where it belongsÉ on the person behind the
weapon that is used illegally. To cite two cases, the Newtown, CT shooting was committed by a clearly mentally disturbed young man whose own mother allowed him access to weapons he should have never been near. The response was, and still is, to blame the so-called assault rifle. Recently, near the University of California in Santa Barbara another disturbed young man stabbed three people to death before going on a shooting rampage that killed three more. Most of the focus from the media was on the shooting deaths and very little was mentioned about the three stabbings. As a long time member of the NRA, I receive a monthly publication called American Rifleman, which contains a column called Armed Citizen which highlights several episodes of people who were not victims of a crime because they were armed. Virtually none of these stories make national news. Your editorial gives hope to those who believe in our second amendment.
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Style & Substance: Advice on throwing a dinner party Dear style & substance: My husband and I are in our mid thirties and feel like we donÕ t even know how to throw a dinner party. We are invited about once a month to other couples houses and never reciprocateÉ it seems very intimidating. How do we get started on this? We really want to welcome and share our home with our friends. We believe that you should begin with low threat and work up to what you would consider a high threat situation! The more relaxed you are, the more fun you and your guests will have. What people enjoy most is lively conversation, a pretty setting, a nice mix of people, and your genuine joy in breaking bread. Often times, the meal is the Ò high threatÓ part of the situation. To lessen any anxiety you may be experiencing, try mixing some new foods in with dishes with which you are familiar and comfortable preparing. Summer is a great time to throw a partyÉ . Fresh food is plentiful and a summer sky sets the stage for easy conversation and a happy and relaxed energy. Once you plan the menu, you can then begin to get the house and yard set. While summer evenings in the North Country are luxurious for humans, those same summer evenings offer a feast for bugs. When planning the flow of the party, be sure to easily shift activity and the meal in a way that guests can easily transition to an indoor setting if refuge is called for. Think about a guest list - keeping the group between 8 to 10 people offers a setting for individual and group conversations. Ask a couple of Ô key peopleÕ about available dates before you send invitations to all guests. This strategy will save you from having to reschedule due to busy schedules. Be sure to send invitations 2-3 weeks in advance of your gathering. While spontaneity is fun, it can also be the fun killer of a party if no guests are
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spiritual beliefs, everyone has so much for which to be thankful! Interactive toasts are our personal favoritesÉ pose a quick question and let your friends add a few words. Pretty napkins, fresh cut flowers and lanterns are special touches to make the party your own. And of course, a pretty dress makes you feel like the perfect hostess! Give it a try….and then after debriefing….give it another! Before you know it, you will be pros!
Don’t forget to join us for: able to attend due to short notice. Ô Key peopleÕ are those steadfast friends that you know well and can easily pitch in to make the night more manageable. Remember, your guests want to spend time with you, they do not want to see a tired and frazzled cook. Keep the meal manageable by preparing as many dishes as you can before the party is set to start. We encourage you to use the essential tool of summer: the grill. Peruse the farmerÕ s market the week before; so you have an idea of what is available. Simple, colorful and flavorful are your best bets! Fresh foods in summer are treats to be savored, your guests will agree. Keep preparations simple and let the food speak for itself. DrinksÉ kicking off the night with a special drink can really get everyone in a festive mood! Champagne with a dash of raspberry liqueur or an island rum drink can be great starters. As the party progresses, offer the opportunity for guests to switch over to an easy selection of seltzers, wine and beer. A toast and a blessing are nice additions, that regardless of
collared and leashed, but they only tried to shy away. Jill isnÕ t a fan of being kenRebecca Burdo •643-2451; info@elmorespca.org neled and would do best in a home where she is going to get a lot of attention and interaction with her people. She is gorgeous and will need to be groomed regularly. She is now current on vaccinations, has tested negative for heart worm, is spayed and is ready to meet her new family. Come in and meet this dynamic duo. They do love to play with each other, but they can go to separate homes.
ill is a great dog that is full of energy and intelligence. She is gorgeous and just loves to play with anybody she meets. Like most collies she is very alert and aware of her surroundings. She is very smart and will do best in a home where she can get plenty of exercise, both physical and mental. Jill was saved from a high kill pound in Ohio, along with her brother Jack. Both dogs were a very unsure when they were
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the difficult choices people make and the people who try to help make it better, something people do today in real life. Ò We all carry our concerns around with us, and we think weÕ re the only ones who are suffering,Ó Savant said. Ò I think a story like this is one that you can say Ô yes, I felt like that.Õ Ó Ô MORE PERFORMANCESÕ The Strand Center for the Arts will host a class taught by Gonyo on Forum Theatre techniques for students ages 12 to 18. This theater-making experience focuses on bodily expression and movement, while encouraging class participants to think creatively and collaboratively to problem-solve and develop their own piece of theater. Ò What I particularly love about the kind of class that IÕ ll be teaching is it encourages practitioners to tell their own stories and explore issues that they find important in their lives,” Gonyo said. Ò Shakespeare, Chekhov [and] all the great playwrights wrote plays with characters and stories that audiences still find fascinating to watch and can identify with, [but] thereÕ s a difference between hearing someone elseÕ s words and saying your own.Ó Classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Aug. 4 to 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost of registration is $120, and need-based scholarships are available. There will be a final performance by the kids in the Forum Theatre class in the Strand Theatre, featuring pieces that they
Furby is a sweet cat that was surrendered, along with his buddy Baxter, because his owner can no longer provide care for them. Furby arrived and we were concerned because he was drooling and had bowl issues in his carrier. He was very nervous when he was kenneled. When he was neutered we put themselves have written. The exact date is currently unknown, as it depends on the venueÕ s schedule. William ShakespeareÕ s Ò A Midsummer NightÕ s DreamÓ will be performed at the Amazing Grace Vineyard in Chazy Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. for $20 per ticket. Ô COMPANY HISTORYÕ COTE was co-founded by Clinton County Native Gonyo along with Ashley Marinaccio and Casey Cleverly in 2008 who all met in a graduate program in Performance Studies in NYU. Ò [There was] lots of thinking, lots of talking and fascinating ideas flying around but not many outlets to put those ideas into practice while we studied for a year,Ó Gonyo said. Ò So, right after the program ended, we decided, as people interested in making theatre, to form a theatre company that grew from the ideas we studied. Ò Starting a theatre company in New York City is both remarkably simple and incredibly difficult.” Immediately, the company put out a call for plays, thinking they might find a few people they liked to produce a short play festival, in which they had received around 150 submissions of actors willing and eager to make new work. Even though they didnÕ t have a lack for people and plays, Gonyo said they had no money. They snagged rehearsal space at NYU, raided their closets for costumes, wrote press releases and promoted the companyÕ s performances themselves. Ò We just made it work because we really wanted it to happen,Ó Gonyo said. From the company came the COTE Ensemble, which is a
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him in a cat carrier to go to the vet and again drool and loose bowels. It is clear to us that this guy is not a cat that likes to travel or to be in a kennel. He came from a home with several cats in residence and is used to getting plenty of feline interaction. Furby would love to find his forever home soon and would do best in a home where he will plenty of attention. He is now in the cat colony and he is slowly coming out of his shell. Come in and meet this gorgeous cat that is only looking for another chance in a loving home. Furby is current on vaccinations, has been neutered, has tested negative or FeLV/FIV and is now in good general health.
group of resident artists who meet regularly for workshops rehearsals and performances. COTE has created and performed a number of murder-mystery dinner performances at places like the Butcher Block, Elks Lodge and elsewhere around Plattsburgh, Altona and Champlain over the past few years in collaboration with Woodmen of the World. Ò We donÕ t have large name recognition or a local group of artists in the area yet,Ó Gonyo said Ò However, if...when, these classes and performances are successful, we hope to grow a group of theatre artists and audiences excited to make more work in the future, so, next year, we can expand the program [with] more performances, more artists involved, more classes [and] just more theatre.Ó For more information on the performances or the class, contact Gonyo at 518-578-2506 or robby@cooptheatreeast.org.
H.O.G. Charity Motorcycle Ride slated PLATTSBURGH Ñ The second annual H.O.G and Ladies of Harley chapter #1958 Charity Motorcycle Ride will be held Aug 9, to benefit the Child and Adolescent mental Health Unit at CVPH Medical Center. Registration is at 8 a.m., $25 per bike, $10 per passenger, or $35 per couple with two bikes. The ride leaves from North End Harley at 10 a.m. It will arrive at the VFW Post #125 on Boynton Ave at 12 noon for sausage and meatball heros, salads, desserts, raffles, 50-50, Chinese auction and door prizes. Tickets are available at north End harley, or by calling Linda Mott at 643-2137.
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“Forum Theatre” youth class coming to the Strand North Country actor coming home to teach By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ The Strand Center for the Arts is bringing theater to life for area youth this summer, with some help from a Broadway actor. Robert Gonyo, a North Country native who now makes his living acting and teaching on Broadway, will be hosting a month long Ò Forum TheatreÓ workshop at PlattsburghÕ s venerable performing arts theater. Forum Theatre is a type of theatre created by Augusto Boal as part of what he calls his Ò Theatre of the Oppressed.Ó Boal created Forum
Theatre as a way to teach people how to change their world through the arts. GonyoÕ s workshop will focus on theater craft, method and performing techniques. The class is for aspiring performers of all ability levels of experience, ages 12 to 18. At the end of the month long workshop, students will present an original performance piece at the Strand. Ò Robert brings a really passionate energy to the theater. Through Forum Theatre, heÕ s reinterpreting how we see theater and erasing the bounds between performer and audience,Ó said Strand Education Coordinator Aimee Baker. Baker said Gonyo first came to the Strand a year ago with the idea for the project, but they were still under major renovations at the time, and the project had to be put on hold. She said that this first foray into theater edu-
cation should open doors at the Strand so that they can bring more similar types of projects to the StrandÕ s stage. Ò WeÕ re hoping in the fall to offer more theater for the youth classes, as a stepping stone to offering larger and more professional classes,Ó she said. Forum Theatre will run from Aug. 4 to 27, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for the class is $120, but, Baker points out, there are scholarships available to help families defray the cost of the class. Ò No theater experience is required, and weÕ re all really excited to get a lot of our young people involved in this.Ó Baker can be contacted at 563-1604, or registrations can be completed online at www.plattsburgharts.org.
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WESTPORT — Meadowmount String Quartets will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. PERU — Thistle Tulia Carson performs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery, 697 Bear Swamp Road. CADYVILLE — There will be a vacation Bible school from 5-8 p.m. for those in K-6 grade at 2083 Rte. 3. For more information, call 518-493-7149. KEENE VALLEY — Meadowmount students perform at Keene Valley Congregational Church at 8 p.m. Suggested donation is $10; students are free. For more information, contact us eastbranchfriendsofthearts@ gmail or call 518-576-9243.
Friday, August 1
WESTPORT — At 7:30 p.m. there will be a presentation on the Raptors of Lake Champlain by DEC Biologist Joe Racette at the Westport Heritage House. Cost is $8. Learn more about the eagles, falcons and ospreys nesting on the lake. For more information contact lakeside5047@gmail.com. CADYVILLE — There will be a vacation Bible school from 5-8 p.m. for those in K-6 grade at 2083 Rte. 3. For more information, call 518-493-7149. LAKE PLACID — Please join The Bookstore Plus in welcoming artist Robert Melzmuf to the store from 5 to 6 p.m. He will be conducting an art demonstration on Winson Newton paint, including information on the reasons behind its popularity and what separates this brand from the competition. Melzmuf is an abstract painter living and working in New York City; his most recent show was at the Giacobetti Paul gallery in Brooklyn. For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus. com or call 518-523-2950. PLATTSBURGH — Implode the Abyss perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
Saturday, August 2
LAKE PLACID — Please join The Bookstore Plus in welcoming author George A. Mathewson to Lake Placid on Saturday, August 2nd. Mathewson will be signing copies of his novel, Hidden Agenda from 3 to 5 PM. For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518-523-2950. PLATTSBURGH — Model 97 perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials. KEENE — Shakespeare 4 Fun with Knighthorse Theatre Co. perform at Keene Central School. An evening of Shakespeare presented by the Book & Blanket Youth Theatre , along with the talented Knighthorse Theatre Co. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. Check out this dynamic Shakespeare duo at: www.knighthorse. org. For more information call: 518-946-8323
Sunday, August 3
ST. HUBERTS — William Love preaches and Roger Smith assists at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at 10 a.m. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m. WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information. JAY — On 3 perform at the green. The rain location is Amos and Julia Ward Theater. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 4
LAKE PLACID — The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid will host Weekly Monday Summer Storytime at 10 A.M. We are going to celebrate pirates with stories and a craft! For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518523-2950.
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Thursday, August 7
WESTPORT — 9 Horses perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. PLATTSBURGH — Roy Hurd perform at Forrence Center at Clinton Community College for free at 6 p.m
Friday, August 8
PLATTSBURGH — The 4th annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church building renovation golf tournament will be held at the Barracks Golf Course. The tournament is a four person scramble. Cost is $60 per person, which includes golf, cart and a meal at the end. Contact Deacon Ed Mazuchowski at 563-0828 for further information .
Saturday, August 9
LAKE PLACID — Sub-Saharan Africa: Recent Events, U.S. Relations and the Economies of Africa roundtable will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Mountain View Room of the Conference Center of Lake Placid. The cost is $30 by reservation and $35 at the door. For more information, contact info@lakeplacidinstitute.org. JAY — Martha Gallagher and Friends perform at the green. The rain location is Amos and Julia Ward Theater. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. LAKE PLACID — The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid will host the Second Saturday Storytime at 10 A.M. on August 9th. We are going to celebrate teachers with stories and a craft! For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518-523-2950. LAKE PLACID — Please join The Bookstore Plus in welcoming author Jeffrey G. Kelly to Lake Placid on Saturday, August 9th. Kelly will be signing copies of his new novel, Being A Boy from 3 to 5 PM. Kelly’s other books will also be available. For more information and a complete list of titles, please visit www.thebookstoreplus. com or call 518-523-2950. POINT AU ROCHE — Annual yard sale held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps are located at the fire station.
Sunday, August 10
ST. HUBERTS — Congreve Quinby preaches at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at 10 a.m. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m. POINT AU ROCHE — Annual yard sale held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maps are located at the fire station. WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information. WESTPORT — From 3-5 pm. there will be a narrated cruise on Lake Champlain on board the Escape. There will be historic shipwrecks, bald eagles and gorgeous scenery. The cruise departs Westport Marina at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20. Register at http://insidethemap.com/upcoming-events-5/ or email lakeside5047@gmail.com.
Monday, August 11
LAKE PLACID — The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid will host Weekly Monday Summer Storytime at 10 A.M. on August 11th. We are going to celebrate boats with stories and a craft! For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518-523-2950.
Wednesday, August 13
PLATTSBURGH — Rick and the All-Star Ramblers Western Swing Band perform at Forrence Center at Clinton Community College for free at 6 p.m AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 11:30 a.m. CHAZY — Free Mitch Willette concert at 7 p.m. at Chazy Public Library Gazebo.
LAKE PLACID — Join the book club at The Bookstore Plus! We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at the store. Our August meeting is Tuesday, August 5th, and we will discuss Scar Boys with the author, Len Vlahos, via Skype. This young adult novel is appropriate for ages 13 & up so please spread the word and bring your son or daughter, your sister or brother, your nephew or niece, or a friend! For more information, please visit www.thebookstoreplus.com or call 518523-2950. AUSABLE FORKS — The Au Sable Forks Free Library hosts a weekly story time on Tuesdays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
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WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society will present “Schools in Wilmington.” Refreshments will be provided. For more info, contact Karen Peters at 518420-8370. The event is at 7 p.m. at the Wilmington Community Center. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 11:30 a.m. PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
WESTPORT — Michael Chorney and Hollar General will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com.
Friday, August 15
PLATTSBURGH — East Bound Jesus perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
WESTPORT — Run the Colors of the Arts, a 5k fun run benefiting the LPCA, will be held at the Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds. On-site registration will begin at 9 am and the race will begin at 10 am. Entry fees are $20 per person or $39 for an entire family. Immediately after the race, the LPCA will host a family friendly post-race picnic featuring arts and crafts, games and food available for purchase from Green Goddess Natural Food Market. Advance registration is recommended at www.lakeplacidarts.org.
PLATTSBURGH — Strange Changes perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
Sunday, August 17
ST. HUBERTS — Bevan Stanley preaches at All Souls Episcopal Chapel at 10 a.m. AUSABLE FORKS — St. James’ Episcopal Church will hold Holy Eucharist services at 10 a.m. WILLSBORO — Turtle Island Cafe will host Beth Lawrence’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and original music from 4:3o to 7 p.m. Call 963-7417 for more information.
Wednesday, August 20
PLATTSBURGH — Open mike at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
Thursday, August 21 WESTPORT — Super Future Griot will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Park. For more information, contact Soundwaveswestport@gmail.com. PERU — Black Porch Society performs from 7 to 10 p.m. at Livingoods Restaurant & Brewery, 697 Bear Swamp Road.
Saturday, August 23
PLATTSBURGH — North Funktree perform at 10 p.m. at the Monopole, 7 Protection Ave. Call 518-563-2222 for food and drink specials.
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get people to get out and exercise,Ó she said. Even though the walks started July 21, the two-mile walks will occur daily Monday through Friday starting at 6 a.m. at different parks in each ward rain or shine for five weeks. Both Bodrogi and her sister, Cynthya Spencer, will take part in each walk, showing the community what Plattsburgh has to offer when being looked at on foot. Ò My sister and I walk around Plattsburgh, and itÕ s so beautiful,Ó Bodrogi said. Ò When you drive through it, you can miss it, but if youÕ re walking the streets, the architecture is really quite lovely, and thereÕ s a lot unique structures, unique homes, and we would always appreciate them.Ó Ò Because IÕ m part of the Plattsburgh Renewal Project, and one of our goals is trying to improve the quality of life for the people in Plattsburgh, this idea of getting out and appreciating what we have was very important to me,Ó she said. Another thing that inspired Bodrogi to pitch the idea of a town-wide walk to the Plattsburgh Renewal Project was when two friends made the goal of walking every street in Plattsburgh. Bodrogi said she wasnÕ t sure if they did accomplish their mission but thought that it was a very clever idea. When the time came for the group to discuss the matter, Spencer came up with the idea to call the walking-series the Ò ward walks,Ó walking through all six wards in Plattsburgh and meeting at six of the 17 designated parks in each ward in Plattsburgh to create a new healthy environment. Ò People should walk because many studies have been done on exercise to show that walking gives the same benefit as jogging,Ó Bodrogi said. Ò This kind of exercise is perfect.Ó Bodrogi said that walking is not only the cheapest type of exercise a person can do, but gives a person great psychological benefits and creates a way of getting to know neighbors, establishing an overall better and healthier community and potentially adding a new system to the town. Ò One of the things weÕ re hoping to develop out of this walk is a construction of a walking school bus, which is an idea thatÕ s been tried a lot in cities to encourage kids to get more exercise,Ó Bodrogi said. Ò If we can see how convenient it would be to where these bus stops could be, we could create a walking school bus.Ó A walking school bus consists of a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. It can be as informal as two families taking turns walking their children to school to as structured as a route with meeting points, a timetable and a regularly rotated schedule of trained volunteers. By the research that the group has done so far, theyÕ ve discovered that the longest point to the nearest school in Plattsburgh is 1.7 miles away, which is a 15 or 20 minute walk. Ò We live in an incredibly walkable city,Ó Bodrogi said. Ò What the ward walk is trying to do is re-ignite that feeling in our community of being a walking city versus a driving city.Ó A map of each walk and starting point can be found on the Plattsburgh Renewal ProjectÕ s Facebook page as well as the City of Plattsburgh Recreation DepartmentÕ s website. To find out certain streets located in each ward, visit the City of PlattsburghÕ s website at http://www.cityofplattsburgh-ny.
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World War II veteran recalls his 17 missions over Germany Vet took part in Honor Flight trip from Plattsburgh By Shawn Ryan
shawn@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH Ñ Ninety-three year old Earl Morrow sat in a folding chair in the shade cast by the wing of a B-17 bomber, the same type bomber he jumped out of high over Germany in 1944, only seconds before it exploded. The World War II bomber, Sentimental Journey, is one of only seven B-17s still flight worthy out of the 12,731 produced during the war. It tours the country as part of the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum based in Mesa, Arizona. It and several other World War II planes tour the country keeping the memory of the war and those who fought it alive. Morrow was one of those people. Morrow held court on the runway of the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury the entire week that Sentimental Journey graced the airstrip. Though tours of the plane took place all day, it was Morrow who captivated the crowd. Originally from the Glens Falls area, Morrow took a bus to Schnectady the day he turned 21 to enlist in the Schnectedy Aviation Cadet Program. Of the 50 or so men who enlisted in the program, only five were selected to fly. Morrow was one of the five. After his training with the Army Air Corps, Morrow ended up in the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress based out of southern England with the 457th Bomber Group. Waves of the massive bombers flying out of England were one of the factors that helped to turn the tide of the war in the European Theater.
“I flew 17 missions, I count that last one because we had already dropped our bombsÓ Morrow said. Ò Only four of those missions were flown with my own plane. The rest of the time the mechanics were fixing it because it would get all shot up.Ó It was that fateful 17th mission where Morrow nearly met his end. High over eastern Germany his wave of bombers encountered German fighter planes. Morrow’s plane received numerous hits, starting a fire and seriously injuring his co-pilot. Morrow gave the order to abandon the plane. Free falling through the German sky, he saw that the German pilots were shooting at the Americans whose parachutes had already deployed. He waited a long as he could, plumeting through the clouds until the last possible moment. Ò I pulled the cord and the parachute came out and it worked. I hit the ground and three women came up to me, and they had pitchforks,Ó Morrow said. Ò I pulled my jacket open, and I had a .45, so they backed off.Ó He took off through the field, until other Germans came after him with rifles. Seeing the rifles, Morrow sat down and became a prisoner of war. Ò I lost three of my boys that day when we were shot down. The rest of us were POWs, and now IÕ m the only one left.Ó Ò You could say IÕ ve been there and done that.Ó He spent time at three different POW camps, moving steadily westward as the Soviet army advanced through Germany. At his third camp, he was liberated by General PattonÕ s army. Ò Patton came in to liberate us, and he was riding in the back of a truck. I got a salute out of the old boy. I ran up to his truck and threw up a
Former Army Air Coprs 1st Lt. Earl Morrow held court recently in the shade under the wing of a B-17 bomber, like the one he flew 17 missions in during World War II. Photo by Shawn Ryan
salute, and he returned it.Ó Morrow had more stories to tell, and a constantly changing crowd of people pressed in around him to hear them. At times local World War II veterans stopped by as well to talk to Morrow and swap their own stories from the war. The hardest part about meeting Morrow many found out, is when it is time to leave. Following the war Morrow enjoyed a 30 year career as a commercial pilot, saying he never Ò workedÓ a day his life. He was a member of
a North Country Honor Flight out of Plattsburgh in September, 2013. He recalled the trip to Washington fondly, then went back to holding court about his days flying over Germany. Sentimental Journey is on its way to its next stop, but for the hundreds of people Morrow spoke to last week, the memories of the big bombers and the boys who flew them will live on.
Northeast Clinton Central Middle School honor roll released Grade 6 High Honors: Seth Arquiett, Alise Babbie, Keaton Badger, Kevin Corrow, Noah Dragoon, Ethan Dumas, Donevin Edwards, Saraphina ElSaid, Abigail Favro, Ariadna Foshag, Chylyn Gelineault, Brady Gladd, Alexander Gomez, Cody Gooley, Emma Gooley, Logan Gooley, Sarah Grenon, Hope Jolicoeur, Brinley Lafountain, Maggie Lafountain, Gillian Laurin, Aidan LaValley, Casey Lepone, Jacob Lintner, Benjamin Lloyd, Jake Manor, Ashley Martin, Kya McComb, Julian Nelson, Michael Pennington, Marlyna Rabideau, Jack Sample, Spencer Trudo, Amy Visconti, Miriam Wachtoumi, Madison Wyatt and Jacob Zurlo. Grade 6 Honors: Cassandra Ashline, Starr Beam, Shantell Duprey, Kelsey Gamache, Connor Gaudette, Nolan Gonyo, Taylor Goodrow, Allison Gregoire, Dylan Guay, Cody Guerin, Jakob Herring, Owen Hollister, Emily Jarvis, William Kirk, Brady Lucas, Alexa Mercaldi, Raymond Miller, Zachary Miller, Kodi Pugh, Chase Rabideau, Adisyn Sample, Avery Sample, Gabriel Sisco, Dolores Taffner and Tabitha Wall. Grade 7 High Honors: Erin Bleau, Emily Boire, Courtney Bosley, Samantha Disco, Ian Ducharme, Gabrielle Dumas, Grace Dumas, Gabriel Durant, Emily Ebersol, Maria Foley, Kelsey Gilmore, Olivia Gonyo, Alicia Goodrow, Scott Guay, Jr., Faith Guerin,
Jessica Hamilton, Abigayle Hanfield, Brian Harwell, Hannah Hemingway, Caitlin Houghton, Sydney Hunter, Daniel Jennette, Olivia Kulevich, Kaleb Labarge, Brayden LaValley, Connor Letourneau, Paige Letourneau, Emily Lord, Flora McChesney, Meara McManus, Jarrett McNeil, Ashley Monette, Connor Niederbuhl, Jace OÕ Connor, Ian OÕ Donnell, Tenzin Pema, Sabrina Phair, Katera Poupore, Braydon Racine, Eric Roach, Suki Rowden, Jacob Steinfeld, Leona Turner, Angela Wayman and Morgan Woods. Grade 7 Honors: Heather Chateauneuf, Simon Davison, Samantha Disco, Sophie Eckhardt, Jaedyn English, Kate Gabrielle Estimable, Mathieu Forkey, Makayla Francis, Sierra Gonzalez, Karissa Guay, Chloe Hansen, Analise Hemingway, Sage Hogle, Matthew Jolicoeur, Abigail Lapier, Samantha Mosier, Hannah Parsons, Aislynn Pelkey, Abigail Pheneuf, Connor Roach, Donald Seymour, Trevor St. Denis and Sonja Walker. Grade 8 High Honors: Anthony Barcomb, Gina Bogdasarov, Gregory Delisle, Pema Dolkar, Noah Dupee, Katarina Emerich, Easton Francis, Adam Gallucci, Travis Gamache, Bryanna Gar-
rand, Hannah Gordon, Bailey LaBombard, Arleigh Lafountain, Graelin Larche, Saya McDonald, Aislyn McDonough, Holdan Nieves, Tabitha Parent, Justin Pennington, Rylee Pinsonneault, Danielle Rabideau, Elizabeth Roberts, Natalie Rowe, Nicholas Rowe, Emily Royea, Katelyn Southwick and Emily Stiles. Grade 8 Honors: Elizabeth Arquiett, Cassidy Bendaravicius, Justus Brassard, Kaitlyn Bruce, Elijah Cameron, Victoria Dragon, Ryley Duffy, Larissa Ero, Hannah Gooley, Ian Gordon, Ashley Gregoire, Brooke Hebert, Haleigh Hicks, Nathalie Jubert, Rianna Keeper, Macey Kipp-Bechard, Brady Lafountain, Karen Murray, Austin Rabideau, Haley Sheehan, Joseph Taffner, Skylynn Thompson, Joshua Vancour and Miranda White.
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Cuomo: “North Country is coming back big time” By Pete DeMola
pete@denpubs.com INDIAN LAKE Ñ Behind a wall of white-speckled foam, a raft rounded a bend, and its blue-helmeted occupants came into view. Ò Row faster,Ó said a paddler. Ò TheyÕ re gaining on us.Ó Link, a river guide leading a team of reporters down the confluence of the Hudson and Indian Rivers, glanced upstream. Ò Short forward strokes,Ó he said. Ò All together now.Ó The raft glided over the Gooley Steps and picked up speed. Ò Stroke! Stroke! Stroke!Ó said the team captain. The press corp stroked, passing a team of rivals, another media contingent, drifting idly in a dead zone. Team Cuomo, a raft carrying New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Sandra Lee, his companion, and their two children had sent the media off earlier from the launch point with a gauntlet of good-natured splashing, including helmets full of water from a gleeful administration official. They were gaining, creeping uncomfortably forward down the rapids. Team Essex County Ñ a raft containing Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Douglas, County Attorney Dan Manning and Wilmington and Elizabethtown Supervisors Randy Preston and Noel Merrihew Ñ remained comfortably at a distance.
Ò I think weÕ ll have the winning advantage,Ó observed Preston before the launch. Ò The light will bounce off DouglasÕ head into the GovernorÕ s eyes.Ó Reporters powered ahead under Grade 3 conditions, part of a flotilla of rafts, one released every minute. Team Cuomo never caught up. Ò You guys were strong,Ó Cuomo said afterward. Ò You did it.Ó
CHALLENGE Cuomo was in Indian Lake for the 2014 Adirondack Challenge, the second installment of the event series Ñ part tourism promotion, part legislative field trip — designed to draw attention to the Adirondacks by shuttling delegations from the state legislature up to the North Country and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo participated in the Adirondack Challenge on Sunday, July pitting them against each other in a 20 in Indian Lake in Hamilton County, an event designed to promote tourism and economic investbout of good-natured athletic events. ment in the Adirondack Park. He’s pictured here engaged in healthy competition before joining 20 Paired with a public invite to area other rafts in a trip down the confluence of the Indian Lake and Hudson rivers. amenities, the goal was to boost the Photo by Bill Quinlivan region’s profile across the state. with undercurrents of intra-county North Country rivalries. The three-mile rafting trip, coordinated by local river guides, Ò Make sure your headline reads, Ô Franklin County Wins,Õ said took elected officials, including heavyweights like Assembly Franklin County Legislature Chairman Billy Jones. Ò We had suSpeaker Sheldon Silver and State Senate Coalition Co-Leader per-soakers.Ó Jeff Klein, through a slice of Jones echoed other lawmakers in the importance of the Govthe 69,000 acres of recently ac- ernorÕ s appearance. quired tracts from Finch Pruyn “Any time the top official in the state comes to our region, it’s that will soon be available for really a good thing,Ó he said. public use. Ò ItÕ s fantastic,Ó added Hamilton County Chairman Bill Farber. Department of Conversation He said many seasonal visitors are unaware that rafting is a Region 5 Director Bob Stegesummertime activity, not limited only to the spring melting seaman said his agency is looking son. forward to crafting a Unit ManÒ JulyÕ s a great time to do it, and I couldnÕ t be happier.Ó agement Plan that will balance Like the promotional boosts that came before, including a ecology with the economy. Winter Challenge this past March in Lake Placid, Cuomo invited Ò ItÕ s paramount in protectlawmakers from across the state to participate. ing our natural resources,Ó he Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (89th, Mt. Vernon) said he was said. happy to be back in the Adirondacks after four months downLink, who runs Square Eddy state. Expeditions, said the newly Ò ItÕ s still the most beautiful part of New York,Ó he said. unlocked land might translate Pretlow said he didnÕ t realize how much work rafting entailed. into increased opportunities Ò I think we had the best time,Ó he said, referring to his teamÕ s for his business, the smallest speed. rafting guide service in the His crew was organized by legislative committees, said Asarea. semblywoman Addie Russell (116th, Watertown), not by region. Ò ItÕ s great to be part of this Ò Four of the six of us were together last year,Ó she said. celebration,Ó he said. Ò ItÕ s a great resource,Ó said Assemblywoman Michaelle SolagPLAYFUL COMPETITION The state-organized competitions, which also included fly-fishing, golfing and hiking, were friendly but streaked
es (22nd, Nassau County), who was also on their team. Ò People can go on a staycation right here in the Adirondacks.Ó
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