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Happy birthday, Emma: The life of a centenarian By Michael O’Keefe • Special to Denton Publications PLATTSBURGH — Imagine surviving to see everything from the advent of the automobile to the invention of the iPod. In one century, the world has seen an enormous amount of change. Emma Dean Bagget has been around to witness it all, but you could never tell by looking at her. The native Texan, who today resides at Pine Harbour Assisted Living, passes the century mark today, April 1. “It’s particularly amazing,” said Emma’s son, Michael Bagget. “Especially because of her [excellent] condition.” Emma’s memories are particularly amazing. One example is how she recalled when her family got their first car when she was just a child. Her father, she remembered, was the do-it-yourself type, and it was this attitude that allowed Emma to drive the brandnew Ford automobile. “My father put me in it and said ‘drive!’— I drove Denton Publications, Inc. We’re more than a newspaper, We’re a community service.
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Bringing cycling back to the North Country By Sarah L. Cronk • sarah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — For the last three years, Paul Maggy has been working to make the North Country a cycling destination. Last year, Maggy began work on the Adirondack Bike Ranch in West Chazy, followed by the formation of a bike club. Today, April 1, he opens a bike shop. Located at 30 City Hall Place, Mountain Riders is a middle- to high-end bike shop, focused on biking enthusiasts. “[We’re] not trying to discourage beginning cyclists, but we’re just a little bit more of a core cyclist shop,” Maggy explained. “Being a new bike shop, there’s not 15 to 20 years worth of leftover tools and parts and accessories and bikes here,” he added. “Everything is new.” The store has mountain bikes, road bikes, BMX and dirt jump bikes. They offer bike sales, rentals, repairs, accessories, and are certified for bike fitting. However, Maggy assures he is not looking to be the competition for other bike stores in the area. “From what we can tell, they seem to
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PLATTSBURGH — Whether you can swim or not, “Aqua Zumba” may be the exercise class you’ve been waiting for. According to www.zumba.com, Aqua Zumba is a “pool party” workout for all ages. The water-based workout takes the Zumba workout and blends it with “aqua fitness disciplines.” “A bit part of the Aqua Zumba is incorporating the upper body with the arm movements,” explained YMCA aquatics director and Aqua Zumba instructor Patti Warner. “You’ve got a lot of resistance.” In fact, the resistance of the water is approximately 12-times that on land, according to an informational sheet provided by Warner. “The benefit of the extra resistance, using your arms, is you get a lot of core work as well,” Warner explained. However, for those with shoulder issues or other injuries, the resistance can be reduced, simply by modifying the exercise. Aqua Zumba is also a good exercise
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Rallying for Point au Roche By Michael O’Keefe • Special to Denton Publications
porters who frequently run PLATTSBURGH — The voicand train with their crosses of those in favor of keeping country team at the park. Point au Roche State Park open “We heart Point au Roche,” have been heard. said Champagne, adding he Despite the rainy weather, didn’t know where they dozens in favor of keeping would practice if the park Point au Roche off the list of shuts down. potential state parks and his“For the people of the area, toric sites to be closed gathered it is a magnificent facility for March 21 at the PARC Oval. getting out of the city,” said Friends of Point au Roche Pat Lynch, another attendee. State Park — a nonprofit orAssemblywoman Janet L. ganization formed “to protect, Duprey, R-Peru, was among preserve, and promote Point politicians in attendance for au Roche State Park” — organthe rally, speaking to the ized the rally, with many of its crowd in support of their efmembers bearing signs and fort. Duprey said she was fond memories of the local “very confident that the state landmark situated on the parks will stay open.” banks of Lake Champlain. There has been no official “I was particularly pleased,” decision to act on the closure said Mary Simmers, president of the proposed list of parks of the Friends of Point au and historic sites — which Roche. “They came out despite also locally include Macomb the weather.” State Park in the town of Peru “It’s an absolute jewel of na— however, Duprey said the ture in our midst,” said Gary state Legislature is reviewing O’Connor, one of the supporthow it can secure $11.3 million ers at the rally. to keep the sites open. The park is important to O’In the meantime, Duprey Connor because he goes there Dozens of people turned out at the PARC Oval in Plattsburgh March 21 for a rally to save Point au Roche State Park from po- asked everybody to buy more at least four or five times every tential closure. Empire Passes, which allow Photo by Michael O Keefe week, he said. That kind of opunlimited access to NYS parks portunity is one he wants everyone to continue to ing and repairing structures that exist on the proper- for a $70 fee. have. ty today. Weikart said he remembers going to camp at “We’re going to have to monitor exactly what’s hap“It’s a shame to take away this chance to experience Point au Roche as a child. pening with the budget,” Simmers said. it,” said O’Connor. “My parents met at that camp,” he said Weikart. Marty Weikart, another Point au Roche supporter at Michael O’Keefe is an intern with the State University “It’s a great place with a lot of history.” the rally, had a hand in the upkeep of the park, cleanMike Champagne and Barrett Waling were two sup- of New York at Plattsburgh.
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Wagyu beef burgers, is what gets people PLATTSBURGH — It’s international hooked and coming back, said Allen. flavor in a local setting. Desserts made table-side like Bananas Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., Foster and cherries jubilee, don’t hurt opened its doors last month, with an exeither, said Fleisher. pansive offering of upscale cuisine. Though the food they serve piques the “The menu’s completely different interest of their patrons, it’s also bringfrom anything you’ve seen,” said owning them into the experience of preparer and chef Howard Fleisher. ing the meal that is of interest to some, With selections like Chinese fivehe added. A chef ’s table, which seats spice rubbed Brome Lake duck breast four as you enter the restaurant, has beand lemon-thyme-crusted free-range come a popular attraction, allowing Statler chicken breast, Fleisher and colthose dining at Michele’s a chance to see league David Allen, who serves as execfirst-hand how their meals are preutive chef, have been developing a folpared. lowing. “They can sit and watch the chefs cre“It’s been pretty steady,” said Allen. ate all the food for the night,” said “The brunch, especially, has had great Allen. “When it’s slower and we have success,” said Fleisher, referring to the more time, we can interact with them. restaurant’s Sunday brunch. It’s a good thing, especially for people The popularity of Michele’s in such a who really want to learn about cuisine.” short span of time is something Allen Eventually, Allen said Michele’s credits to the menu and high-quality would like to expand upon the educaservice the restaurant offers. tional aspect of the business. “We have a smaller menu but that’s “In the future, we’d like to do some because we take a lot of time with the competitions and do other things with presentation and the quality,” said other local talented chefs to develop Allen, who added Michele’s also makes this area on the culinary end,” said their own dressings and breads. Allen. It’s also key that the food Michele’s The business is also currently in the presents can be boiled down to one Michele’s Fine Dining owner and chef Howard Fleisher, left, stands with executive chef David Allen at process of obtaining its liquor license. the restaurant’s chef’s table. The business has been open since early March and has already devel- When it does, Michele’s will have a wine word, “fresh.” “We don’t have a specials board when oped a following for its international cuisine. list featuring more than 150 selections. Photo by Jeremiah S. Papineau you first come in like a lot of restaurants Michele’s Fine Dining is open Tuesdo. That’s because in other restaurants that’s an outlet for them to get rid of things day through Thursday, 11:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturthey need to get rid of,” explained Allen. “We don’t do that. We have a smaller day from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday menu because everything’s done fresh. We don’t have that need to get rid of brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and live entertainment is offered things.” Thursday through Saturday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michele’s also has a tapas menu, which offers a menu of eight to 10 items that The business is closed Mondays. changes every week, said Allen. That constantly evolving menu, paired with con(Editor’s Note: Check out Page 2 of this week’s edition to see even more about Michele’s sistent selections like 31-day-dry-aged grilled bone-in rib steak and Kobe-style Fine Dining.) 59437
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Robo-France 29 cranking it up By Jeremiah S. Papineau •jeremiah@denpubs.com
“The people are great here, they really seem to enjoy live music, which is awesome,” said Schultz. “Curious and energetic crowds make Plattsburgh a great place for upstate bands to play.” The origin of the band’s interesting name comes from the cult favorite Cartoon Network show “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.” Schultz said a character on the show was talking about the future of France and how it will be named “Robo-France 29.” “I thought it was a great name for a band,” he said. “We were using various monikers each week, so I suggested Robo-France 29 to the
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obo-France 29, an Albany-based experimental jam jam-band, has been active in the Capital Region for the past few years and gained a devoted following. And, it’s one starting to grow in the Plattsburgh area. The band, which has been around since 2007, consists of Russ Brady on lead guitar; Josh Breden on guitar, harmonica and vocals; Nick Carrara on drums and vocals; and Justin Schultz on bass, vocals and megaphone. Each has been having fun challenging the rules of the traditional jam-band sound, said Schultz, incorporating influences of classic rock, alternative, punk, and Americana. “Each member of the band brings something different to the table,” said Schultz. Robo-France 29 first got a taste of Plattsburgh when Schultz came here to study history at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Rather than disband when Schultz moved here, the band stayed together and Schultz splits his free time between here and Albany, practicing, recording and performing shows with the band. “We had developed a strong catalog of original and cover songs, and decided continue forward with the band, despite the 150 miles that separates us,” said Schultz. “I realized pretty quickly after moving here that there is a strong and hungry music scene. We played Plattsburgh for the first time with the Shameless Strangers in December and had a blast. You could really tell that both the bands and the attendees had a lot of fun.” Though the band has shared its billing with many popular national and regional touring acts, the guys enjoy playing smaller venues like ones in Plattsburgh where they can really interact with the crowds.
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band and we rolled with it.” Robo-France 29 is now finishing up a string of spring shows, which will include a gig with Greg Ginn with the band Black Flag in Albany. Ginn was ranked among the top 100 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. “We played with Greg last year and it was truly an honor to share the bill with a bonafide rock legend,” said Schultz. The band is also in the process of getting its summer schedule together, which includes wanting to play more shows in Plattsburgh. “We’ve only played the Monopole so far, but we’re looking to branch out and play other venues in the area,” said Schultz. (Editor’s Note: Robo-France 29 will be performing this Friday, April 2, at the Monopole on Protection Avenue, sharing the bill with local favorite Shameless Strangers. The show will begin at 10 p.m. Check out their MySpace page, www.myspace.com/robofrance, for a list of their upcoming shows and keep an eye on the what’s happenin’ section of the ‘burgh!)
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Thursday .April.1. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Beekmantown Senior Housing, 80 O’Neil Road, 1:30-2 p.m.; 39 Hobbs Road, Plattsburgh, 2:152:45 p.m.; Champlain Park, end of Oswego Lane, 3:15-4 p.m. JOURNEY INTO READING. Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center cour t. www.journeyintoreading.org. “TOOTSIE.” Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6-8 p.m. SILENT FURY PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.
Friday .April.2. C H A M P L A I N VA L L E Y M O T O R SPORTS SHOW. Crete Memorial Civic Center, Beach Road, 6-10 p.m. Adults $7, children 6-12 $2. 563-3581. NATALIE WARD BAND PERFORMS. 8 Ball Billiards Cafe, 7202 State Route 9, 9:30 p.m. SHAMELESS STRANGERS PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222. ROBO-FRANCE 29 PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 5632222.
Satur day .April.3. C H A M P L A I N VA L L E Y M O T O R SPORTS SHOW. Crete Memorial Civic Center, Beach Road, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $7, children 6-12 $2. 563-3581. CVPH EASTER EGG HUNT. CVPH Medical Center, 75 Beekman St., 10 a.m. Easter Bunny to hide 10,000 eggs. Open to second-graders and younger. ASHLEY KOLLAR PERFORMS KIDS SHOW. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 2-4 p.m. 324-2200. ASHLEY KOLLAR ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Cour t St., 8-10 p.m. 324-2200. KATIE BOOTH PERFORMS. Koffee Kat, 130 Margaret St., 8-10 p.m. 5668433. NITE TRAIN PERFORMS. 8 Ball Billiards Cafe, 7202 State Route 9, 9:30 p.m. GLASS ONION PEFORMS. Olive Ridley’s 37 Court St., 10 p.m. 324-2200.
Monday .April.5. SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 563-6186, ext. 102. SENIOR CITIZEN COMPUTER CLUB OF CLINTON COUNTY MEETS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Cather-
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Thursday .April.8. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Windy Acres, 12 Glenns Way, Ellenburg Depot, 1111:30 a.m.; near the Town Hall, Ellenburg Center, 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.; Lyon Mountain Seniors, Mountain Top Senior Housing, 2:50-3:20 p.m. JOURNEY INTO READING. Champlain Centre Mall, 60 Smithfield Blvd., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reading for children up to age 16 with free book provided. Hosted at center cour t. www.journeyintoreading.org. “HIS GIRL FRIDAY.” Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6-8 p.m. KARAOKE WITH BEN AND ASHLEY. Olive Ridley’s 37 Court St., 6 p.m. 3242200. THERAPY THURSDAY WITH DJ NYCE. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. 324-2200.
Friday .April.9. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Bright Beginnings, 62 Northern Ave., Plattsburgh, 11:30 p.m.; Pine Harbour, 15 New Hamp-
shire Road, 1:35-2 p.m.; Lake Forest, Plattsburgh, 2:05-3 p.m.; South Acres Mobile Home Park, 16 Sonya Way, Plattsburgh, 3:30-4 p.m. CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 5367437. BEN BRIGHT PERFORMS. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 6 p.m. OUTLAW PERFORMS. 8 Ball Billiards Cafe, 7202 State Route 9, 9:30 p.m. TEN YEAR VAMP PERFORMS. Olive Ridley’s, 37 Court St., 10 p.m. 324-2200. ODUS BUDD PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.
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Are there any SUNY students smarter than fifth-graders? By Sarah L. Cronk • sarah@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — One local sorority is working to raise money and awareness for child abuse through a fun, and perhaps amusing event. Sigma Delta Tau, a sorority at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, focuses their philanthropic efforts on Prevent Child Abuse America, and will help to raise money for the national organization through “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?” The game, which will be open to the
community, will be held Wednesday, April 7, at 8 p.m. at the Angell College Center Ballrooms on campus. “A lot of times when we have been doing our philanthropy, we haven’t really been engaging the community and involving kids in it,” explained Michelle Mora, philanthropy chair of Sigma Delta Tau. “And, that’s one of the core values of Prevent Child Abuse America.” Mora added when she ran for philanthropy chair of the sorority, her mission was to bring the Prevent Child Abuse America’s values, into their own, and
Summer, fall sports seasons gearing up PLATTSBURGH — The town of Plattsburgh is now accepting registrations for all the programs offered by the department throughout the summer and fall. Programs include baseball, softball, tball, swimming, fall soccer and others. Summer brochures are being mailed to all homeowners in the town and are also available at the town office during regular business hours. Registrations will be accepted through Thursday, April 15. 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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Parents and guardians must sign the registration forms, which can either be downloaded from the town Web site, www.townofplattsburgh.org, or forms can be picked up, filled out, and dropped off at the following locations: Cadyville Gulf, Wooden Ski & Wheel, Cumberland Bay Market, Bill’s Mini Mart, Ukie’s Store in Buckley’s Plaza, Nadim’s Store, Wallace Hill Park (drop box on the building) or the lobby of the town office. Those interested in coaching or in becoming a paid official for games should call the recreation department at 562-6860, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
get the community’s involvement as well. “I think that if we can engage the community in our mission, it will really motivate us to keep going,” she said. The event, which is based on the popular television game show, will pit SUNY Plattsburgh students against fifth-graders from Momot, Oak Street, Peru, and Chazy elementary schools. “The [television] show only highlights the people participating, and not the fifth-graders,” said Mora. “We want to make sure we highlight the fifth-graders
as much as possible.” Mora anticipates the event to be a lot of fun, not only for the college students, but the community as well, and she hopes it will bring awareness to what other groups are doing. “There is a lot of great activism going on campus that a lot of the community doesn’t ever hear about,” she said. “I think this is a great opportunity for the community see all the positive things that we’re doing.” General admission for the event is $5, with admission for students $2.
Emma From page 4 great-grandchildren, including a granddaughter with 17 children. She has long outlived anybody else in her family so far. Emma attributes her longevity to a healthy and happy lifestyle. And, even though she may be getting older, her heart is as young as ever. Recently, Emma rode a Harley, had her picture placed in the paper. “She has the best attitude of anyone I have ever known,” Michael said. “She takes life in stride.” However, Emma doesn’t spend every
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day on the back of a motorcycle. On a normal day, you can find her at Bible study, church, walking around the lake area in Plattsburgh, singing in a choir or just socializing amongst her peers at Pine Harbour. “I think it all has been wonderful,” Emma said of her life and memories she’s made. “I feel fine.” Michael O’Keefe is an intern with the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
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