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Panel of experts: The International Trade Day event put on by the North Country Chamber of Commerce invited a few panelists to speak on what they do and what the future holds for Can-Am trading. Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
Chamber of Commerce holds Canada, U.S. event By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER
PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce welcomed those from the Canadian-American border (CanAm) to the Town of Plattsburgh to celebrate International Trade Day. The Trade Day event, which took place at the West Side Ballroom on Oct. 30, saw an audience of almost double last year’s size. The event had several workshops on the types of trade the United States and Canada does, and information for consumer products over the border. “We do more trade with the United States than we do with any other country by far,” Consul and Head of Investment for
the Consulate General of Canada in New York Mark Scullion said. “There are good services that the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and government can provide.” Thanks to the open networking and strong trade between the U.S. and Canada, it creates an easy relationship between the two countries. “It goes beyond just trade when we’re talking about the Vermont, New York and Quebec area; it’s family,” Corporate Compliance Manager of A.N. Deringer Inc. Michael Lahar said, who has family and friends from both sides of the border. Lahar introduced panelist Robert Bekalarski, the assistant director of field operations in Buffalo. Bekalarski spoke about the Centers of Excellence and Expertise, where CBP trade staff nationally monitors and decides on trade that comes in and out of the United States. There are 10 centers across the U.S. that are in charge of different consumer products and industry issues. The use of technology and compliance has made the customs process
easier when the centers are so far apart. “The Customs Advisory Committee for the Commissioner within CBP started working on thoughts and ideas of ‘how can we move the agency into the 21st century?’” Bekalarski said. “It was a big move to make our systems a lot more electronic, that they interacted with each other … they also proposed the thought of looking at things based upon industry sectors and looking at things nationally.” The 10 centers include: Agriculture and Prepared Products in Miami, Florida; Apparel, Footwear and Textiles in San Francisco, California; Automotive and Aerospace in Detroit, Michigan; Base Metals in Chicago, Michigan; Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising in Atlanta, Georgia; Electronics in Los Angeles, California; Industrial and Manufacturing Materials in Buffalo, New York; Machinery in Laredo, Texas; Petroleum, Natural Gas and Minerals in Houston, Texas; and Pharmaceuticals, Health and Chemicals in New York City. See TRADE DAY » pg. 6
City Council approves rec complex funding Temporary financial moving may cause 2020 budget problems By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER
PLATTSBURGH | There has been a lot of talk about the four City of Plattsburgh complexes, one of which has been rumored to being shut down. No votes have been taken yet on the four complexes, which include the Recreation Center, Crete Center, Marina and City Beach. Due to low funds, The City Council has been discussing what to do with the four services. At a City Council meeting last month, a rally of recreation center supporters, specifically for the city gym, came to protest the shutting down of the center. However, it was clarified that nothing would be voted on yet. This gave the council enough time to look over costs
and come to an end-of-the-year decision at the latest city council meeting, Thursday, Oct. 31. The agenda item voted on at the meeting requested that they “transfer $90,186.57 of appropriations between various expense accounts in the Rec Complex Fund budget to provide for an under budget accounts now and by the end of the fiscal year.” This item passed at the city council meeting, giving the four city services until the end of the year to find financial assistance. Many members of the community have told the council a number of ideas on how to raise money and keep the rec complex, as well as the other three, in service. In addition, the council also approved to move $47,393.00 between four expense accounts in the General Fund Police budget. “These are routine adjustments in 2019 to resolve things that might have come up,” City of Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read explained. This doesn’t affect the 2020 budget, though it was called into question if these changes will also cost money in the future like they have the last few months. ■
Out of business sale: As a result of the store closing, Kinetic Running is having a huge sale downtown until the end of the year. Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Morris
KINETIC RUNNING CLOSES Athletic store going out of business downtown By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER
PL AT TSBURGH | The downtown City of Plattsburgh store Kinetic Running on 77 Margaret St. has announced its upcoming closure by the end of the year. The family-owned store originally opened in 2015 as an athletic store, as well as a place where one could get advice on sports, running and getting in shape. “There are many factors that have led up to this
choice and it is with heavy hearts that we have done so,” Jeremy and Shannon Drowne shared on Kinetic Running’s Facebook page. “It has been great to meet all of you and a privilege to share miles of road and trail throughout the last handful of years. Your support has meant the world and it won’t soon be forgotten.” The store has items on sale for different types of sports and the employees can work with you personally to reach your fitness goal. Products sold there include footwear, clothing, nutritious food, health products, eye wear, books, fitness gear and even dog gear. From now until its closure, Kinetic Running is having a large sale, all items marked down by 40 percent; they are also accepting expired gift certificates. ■
2020 Municipal Lighting Department meetings scheduled Department almost moved into new building By Sarah Elizabeth Morris STAFF WRITER
PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh Common Council voted
on the updated Municipal Lighting Department meeting schedule. Whereas most government departments meet once a month before regular city council meetings, MLD will conduct four meetings during the year. These meetings will begin 15 minutes after the city council meeting ends. These meetings will take place on the fifth Thursday of the month, should one fall on the calendar. According to the item on the city council agenda, like always, “attendance is expected at all meetings of the Board of Directors. Requests to be excused from meetings shall be
submitted in advance to the President of the Board, or his or her designee. The Directors may attend PMLD Board meetings by telephone conference call, provided all Board members may hear and be heard by the member attending by telephone.” City Councilor Patrick McFarlin, who is also the chair of the Municipal Lighting Department Committee, spoke on the new guidelines of the meetings, as well as the new MLD building currently being built at the Oct. 31 council meeting. See MLD MEETINGS » pg. 6
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