Students from Victor Lambert’s fifth grade class at Momot Elementary School recently took part in “Farm Days for Fifth-Graders” at William H. Miner Agriculture Research Institute’s Heart’s Delight Farm in Chazy. Photo by Sarah L. Cronk
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sarah@denpubs.com CHAZY — Since 1982, staff at the William H. Miner Agriculture Research Institute have been teaching fifth-graders the basics of agriculture in the community. And, from June 810, nearly 500 students from eight different schools in the county were introduced to “Farm Days for Fifth-Graders.” “Fifth-graders are a kind of funny age to work with because they’re still willing to ask questions,” said Wanda Emerich, dairy outreach coordinator for the institute. “They tend to have a little bit more background to understand what we’re talking about. So, we decided to focus on fifth grade.” Emerich, who has been working with the program since 1983, said the students tour eight different stations throughout the institute, from horse behavior and care, to field equipment, to cows. “[The main goal is] to expose the students to agriculture as a part of our community and
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to show students where milk comes from, what kind of technology and equipment is used in producing milk,” said Emerich. “Also, where horses fit into that farming community.” Emerich said one of the main reasons they focus on the care and behavior of horses is because of the age group they are working with. “When they get to be about 12, a lot of kids want to have a horse,” Emerich said. “So, we want to teach them it’s more than just riding the horse.” Emerich has found one of the reasons it is so important for the fifth grade classes to take part in Farm Days is to help them better understand the community, which is so agriculturally-based. “Hopefully, it gets them a little bit curious about nutrition and dairy research,” she said. This year, students from Rouses Point, Cumberland Head, Saranac, Morrisonville, Momot, Mooers, Northeastern Adirondack, and Chazy elementary schools took part in Farm Days for Fifth-Graders.
PLATTSBURGH — Curtis Lumber will host “Pet-A-Palooza” this Saturday, June 19, at each of its 22 locations across New York and Vermont, including its Tom Miller Road store in Plattsburgh. Pet-A-Palooza will be an opportunity for people to meet with representatives from the Adirondack Humane Society and Elmore SPCA, among other organizations, to learn about adopting animals. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those filling out applications for adoption the day of the event will qualify for a $75 credit toward adoption fees. For more information, visit the Curtis Lumber Web site at www.curtislumber.com or call 561-2691.
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Jason Andrew Torrance, foreground, plays Tom, the main character of his independent film, “Melodrama.” Torrance is joined in this still from the movie by friend Adam Soule, who plays Jack, Tom’s best friend. Image courtesy of Jason Andrew Torrence
Former Plattsburgh State student’s independent film nears completion By Jeremiah S. Papineau jeremiah@denpubs.com
PLATTSBURGH — It’s a process that’s taken almost a decade, but Jason Andrew Torrance has created his first independent feature film. And, it’s one he feels viewers will enjoy. Torrance, a former student at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, is nearing completion on the production of “Melodrama,” a dramatic piece he’s been working on since the spring of 2002. The film centers around the main character of Tom, a writer who works in a theater. One night, Tom, played by Torrance, storms out of the theater mumbling about not being listened to, and drives home in a rage. Once home, he frantically searches for something among his papers which are strewn about the place. A knock at the door interrupts his hunt and, at first, no one is at the door. There’s a second knock, and it’s his best friend, Jack, a struggling actor played by Adam Soule, a former SUNY Plattsburgh student from Keeseville. “What proceeds is a discussion, pleasant at first and then ominous,” explained Torrance. Tom surmises Jack’s visit has to do with
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the incident at the theater, he said, but the subject of the conversation turns to the subject of a woman both seem involved with — Rachel, a character played by both Teresa Riddle and Zoey D’Arienzo. “The mysterious young woman drives the drama of the evening to a climax where reality breaks down and both friends savagely attack each other, physically and emotionally,” said Torrance. The emotions of anger and guilt, mixed with blame and confusion, “whirl together as the truth threatens everyone,” he added. “I think the film is concerned with the idea of desire, images of desire and their crippling effects,” said Torrance. “Both characters are bound by their desire for Rachel and also by desire for their careers, their ambition. And the strange portrait of co-dependency that the film paints lies at the center of the film’s power.” Though the process to get Melodrama from paper to film dates back to 2002, the script itself goes back even farther. Torrance wrote the script in 1999, during a period when he was “writing a lot.” “A few disconnected images and monologues suddenly cohered and I realized I was writing a drama,” he said. Melodrama originally became a stage play, first put up during a night of studentwritten work at SUNY Plattsburgh. A few years later, Torrance had a location to shoot the film. The only thing he needed was a script. “I always thought I was going to adapt Melodrama into a film some day; so, that’s where it began,” he said. The entire film was shot in the North Country, mainly between locations in Plattsburgh and Morrisonville, during the spring of 2002. The main shoot of the film was only 10 days spread out over a fourmonth period. Additional scenes and images were shot over the following years, with the film having been in “a constant
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Business planning seminar this Thursday at chamber
PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Small Business Development Center will host “Finding Funding for Your Business: Straight Talk from Lending Agencies,” this Thursday, June 17, at the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, 7061 State Route 9. The seminar will begin with a networking lunch at 11:45 a.m. John VanNatten of Glens Falls National Bank will facilitate the event, which will feature other local community lenders who will provide insight in regard to what you should prepare in your financing business plan. An opportunity to talk one-on-one with representatives from local lending institutions will follow this seminar. The fee for the seminar is $25. For more information or to pre-register, call the chamber of commerce at 563-1000.
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The Best of the Burgh! Rambach’s Bakery, 345 Cornelia St., was chosen as the overall winner in Best of the Burgh contest recently held by the ‘burgh. Rambach’s was chosen by you, our readers, as the best bakery in Plattsburgh and received the most votes over any other business, earning them the overall Best of the Burgh title. Owner Kristof Hertel said he was “very excited” about the honor and that it was a “very nice surprise.” He thanked his loyal customers for their support and credited his employees for their hard work. Hertel, seen second from left, is joined, from left, by employees Melissa Frederick, Nicole Fragoso, James King, Kate Besaw and Dani Maicus. Photo by Jeremiah S. Papineau
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Running for fun and family By Sarah L. Cronk sarah@denpubs.com
also walk in this race. The final race, held at 6:30 p.m. will be an open 5-kilometer run. Over the years, Defayette has seem the number of participants grow, with last year averaging 100 runners and walkers weekly. “It’s run so smoothly,” Defayette said. “Jim [Medeiros] does a wonderful job. He runs the thing like a clock.” Defayette said Medeiros, one of the organizers of the fun run, is always able to complete the event within an hour. “[Participants] enjoy it because they know they’re going to shape up, they’re going to do their thing,” she said. Defayette added people enjoy the fun runs because it’s a way for them to enjoy a family activity without any competition. “People do this just for their own times. They like to see them-
CADYVILLE — When looking for a fun family activity to take part in this summer, the Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department wants you to look no further than the Cadyville Recreation Park. An estimated six years ago, CVPH Medical Center began hosting fun runs at the Plattsburgh State Field House to promote heart health, through their HeartSmart program. Four years ago, when the program was in need of a new course, the recreation department stepped up. Last year, an average of 100 people participated weekly in the Family Fun “They needed a new home, so Run/Walk 8-week series provided by the Town of Plattsburgh Recreation we took them on,” explained Department and the Foundation of CVPH. Melanie Defayette, the departPhoto submitted ment’s director. The Family Fun Run/Walk series will begin next Wednesday, selves improve,” she said. June 23, and will be held every Wednesday for the following The races will be held rain or shine, and people who compete eight weeks. in at least five out of the eight weeks will receive a free T-shirt. For children age 3 and younger, there will be a quarter-mile “Just come out, enjoy the park, enjoy the fresh air,” Defayette run/walk, beginning at 6 p.m. At 6:10 p.m., there will be a halfsaid. mile run/walk for children age 4-6. At 6:15 p.m., there will be a For more information, call the recreation department at 5621-mile run/walk for children age 7-10 and 11-14. Adults may 6860, or Medeiros at 293-8540.
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Paul Titherington Memorial Golf Tournament June 25 PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College will host the annual Paul Titherington Memorial Golf Tournament at the Bluff Point Golf Club, 75 Bluff Point Drive, Friday, June 25. The tournament will begin with registration at 7:15 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament format is a 4-person scramble, with a modified Oldsmobile Scoring System. Proceeds from the tournament benefit scholarship funds for Clinton Community College students. The tournament is held in memory of Paul Titherington of Plattsburgh, who passed away in August 2004. For more information, contact John Petro at 5624317 or Megan Morrissey-Kelley at 562-4195.
Zumba party aims to rock The Wellness Center Friday PLATTSBURGH — CVPH Medical Center and The Wellness Center at PARC will host a Zumba Fitness Party this Friday, June 18, at The Wellness Center, 295 New York Road. The party will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., with all fitness levels welcome. Diane Felkenes will serve as the night’s special guest instructor. The cost to participate is $10 in advance or $25 at the door. Space is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call The Wellness Center at 324-2024.
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undreds of dog bites are reported to Clinton County Health Department every year. Most of them are preventable. What are some of the reasons why dogs attack? · Protecting their puppies, territory, or family members · Feeling threatened by you · In pain, injured or ill · Surprised by your sudden appearance · Bothered while eating · Frustrated from being chained or tied · Excited, nervous or “playing”
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PLATTSBURGH — Summer has arrived and with that more people are out and about, along with their dogs. For the last decade, the Clinton County Health Department has been working to educate youth on the proper ways to safely approach dogs and prevent bites. “Children sometimes are somewhat aggressive when they approach,” explained CCHD public information officer Laurie Williams. “Dogs are kid-magnets is what we always say.” The CCHD and the Foundation of CVPH provide videos to teachers on how best to teach children, specifically ages 5-9, how to safely be around dogs. “We want to remind them, you ask permission when you approach a dog, whether you know the dog or not,” Williams explained. “You need to let them smell your hand first. All those basic little things.” Since beginning the training, both Williams and senior public health sanitari-
What are the warning signs? · An aggressive or fearful posture · Growling, snarling or snapping · Staring straight ahead · Teeth showing or curled lips · Hair standing on end
an Rita Mitchell have noticed a decline in the number of bites. “We’ll never get to zero, but we’re lower and we think it’s because we’ve had this sustained outreach in the community every spring,” said Williams. However, despite declining numbers, Mitchell said they still receive notice of severe dog bites in Clinton County every day. “People don’t realize ... all dog bites that are treated get reported to us and we follow up to insure that the dog is up to speed on vaccinations. That there’s been proper medical care,” Williams explained.
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Mitchell said the education provided to prevent dog bites isn’t just for young children either. “We try to educate the owners, too, on how to make sure their dog is properly socialized with people,” she said. “That they don’t keep an aggressive dog ... So, it grows up as a safe, family pet.” Some of the ways Mitchell suggests people can make their dog less aggressive is by getting them accustomed to children as a puppy, and have them neutered. “A dog has the potential to really do some massive damage to your hands or your face
particularly,” Mitchell said. “We’re trying to prevent that injury from happening, because they can be lifetime disfigurement or disability.” Mitchell and Williams also said dogs who cause bites can be of all sizes and breeds. “There are certain breeds that have more of the propensity for aggression,” Williams said, “but, with proper training, they can all be good pets.” For more information about dog bite prevention, and about the CCHD rabies clinics, visit www.clintonhealth.org or call 5654870.
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BEEKMANTOWN — Since January, eighth graders in the food and fitness class at Beekmantown Middle School have been learning the benefits of gardens. However, the garden created by the students is not your typical vegetable or plant garden. It was created to be a wildlife habitat. After receiving a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Cornell Cooperative Extension contacted local schools who may be interested in using the grant money for such a garden. “[BMS] showed a great need for it and they talked about how they could use it in their school,” explained Alexa King, a youth development educator with CCE. “It wouldn’t be something they just did now and abandoned.” The project began with CCE horticulturist Anne Lenox Barlow doing a lot of hands-on activities using the National Wildlife Federation curriculum.
Horticulturist Anne Lenox Barlow from Cornell Cooperative Extension assists students from Carrie Redmond’s eighth grade Food and Fitness class at Beekmantown Middle School in creating a solar-powered fountain. The students have been working since January to create a wildlife habitat garden at the school. Photo by Sarah L. Cronk
“We took them to view local wildlife habitats at Point au Roche park. We took them to The Wild Center,” she said. “Then, I had a group of Master Gardeners work on a list of plants that would be good for a wildlife habitat garden.” The students chose which animals they hoped to attract to their wildlife garden.
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“They had to choose things that would be in bloom at different times of the season so that there is always something in bloom for the birds,” Barlow explained. The students also added a solar-powered fountain, one of the final touches so the garden can be certified by the NWF. On June 8, the students completed the garden by adding a birdfeeder. “This is the completed project,” Barlow said, looking out at the garden. “It’ll look a lot better as the plants continue to grow and fill it out.” One student, Alesha McElwey, found the entire experience to be very beneficial. “It was actually really fun to actually be outside and doing something new,” she said. “I always love being outside.” “It’s really pretty when people drive by it,” McElwey added. “I see them slow down and actually look at it.” Another student, Jordynne Ales, was also able to take a great deal out of the experience. “It was fun learning about what different animals need for their living habitats,” she explained. As for the future of the garden, Barlow is already working towards gathering teachers for September to give a class on gardenbased learning. “How you can build a garden with your class and how you can use it to actually meet the needs of your class and state standards,” she said. “We’re going to use that research and use this as a model for other teachers in the area.”
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PLATTSBURGH — Of all the restaurants and coffee shops in Plattsburgh, one thing Tony Galloro has noticed is missing is a bagel shop. Galloro, who has been in the restaurant business since the age of 16, knew he wanted to open a new kind of shop. “There are a few places that sell bagels and they do a good job of it,” he said. “But, there’s no place where you can get a fresh-baked bagel.” By the end of June, Baxter ’s Bagels — named for Baxter, the family dog — will be open for business. “There’s going to be probably seven different flavors [of bagels] every day,” Galloro said. “Plain, onion, garlic, sesame, cinnamon-raison — the usual flavors.” Galloro added there will be a “Bagel of the Day” as well as other interesting flavors he’s hoping to create. The shop will also offer breakfast sandwiches, muffins, danish, coffee, juice and soda. Deli-style lunch and make-your-own salads will also be on the menu. Although Galloro Tony Galloro, owner of Baxter’s Bagels at 22 Brinkerhoff St., is preparing to open his new bagel shop admits he’s by the end of June.
never baked bagels before, he considers himself “fearless.” “I’ve done lots of other things in the restaurant business that I never thought I’d do,” he said. “From Mexican food to running a sports grill.” Galloro knows one of the ways he plans to run the business is by always listening to the customer. “My feeling in the restaurant business always is ‘The answer is ‘Yes.’ What is the question?’” he said. “I think that’s served me well over the years.” “There’s a lot of people who come here, especially students who come here from Long Island and the city area who like bagels,” Galloro added. “They’re used to having ... a place to go to have a bagel and a cup of coffee. So, I think it’s a niche we can fill.” Baxter ’s Bagels, located at 22 Brinkerhoff St., will be open Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The shop can be reached at 5620238. “I think people will be happy with what they see and hopefully they’ll be happy with what they eat,” said Galloro.
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PLATTSBURGH — All the Rage is — well, all the rage. The four-man band got together last October, consisting of three brothers — Cyle, Cory and Cameron Jersey — and friend Alex Fessette. “Ever since I was around the around the age of 15, we wanted to start a band,” said Cameron. “We all had instruments as children and we all had our separate projects going on.” The four eventually came together with the help and support of the Jerseys’ father, with Cyle playing guitar, Cory playing drums, Cameron on vocals and Alex on bass. “It was timing more than anything,” said Cameron. “We all just starting playing music together and it just naturally formed. Though we have been playing our instruments for years, it wasn’t until that point where we were ready to start a band together.” Bands like Suicide Silence, Gucci Man, Dimmu Borgir, The Black Dahlia Murder, Gorilla Zoe, and Through The Eyes Of The Dead are among the band’s main influences. Their sound is what can be considered deathcore — a combination of death metal and hardcore — but they try to be “as original as possible,” said Cameron. “We feel as though we are creating our own genre by mixing in all of our individual preferences into each song,” said
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styles,” he said, giving the band’s song “No Longer” as an example which has a lot of black metal influences versus their song “Order Up,” which has more of a death metal sound to it. “We try to mix it up all the time.” The band’s first gig was during open mic night at the Krazy Horse Saloon. Being a new band, the guys just wanted to “get a little practice playing live,” said Cameron. Since then, they’ve mainly played at Coffee Camp, which Cameron credited to friend Kenn Brown. “Thanks to him we have a place to play and an opportunity to get our name out as we work to get our demo out,” he said. In addition to working on their demo, All the Rage is working on their first album. “There’s no telling when we will release it, but hopefully we will release it this year,” said Cameron, who added the band is mainly focusing on local shows for now. “We have a lot of steps ahead of us before we can hit the road.” “We are big supporters of the local music scene and are willing to play shows with any band of any genre,” Cameron added. (Editor’s Note: All the Rage’s next performances will be Saturday, June 26, and Saturday, July 17, at Coffee Camp on Margaret Street. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. Check out the band on MySpace at www.myspace.com/alltherageplattsburgh.)
Cameron. “We like to keep it thrashy and well-organized, with a smooth flow.” Cameron said he feels having many different musical influences has helped All the Rage stand out. “So, instead of having one style, each song has separate
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Thursday .June.17.
CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine St., Plattsburgh, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Vilas Home, 61 Beekman St., Plattsburgh, 11:45 p.m.; Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh, between senior apartments, 2-2:30 p.m.; Pine Rest Trailer court, Treadwells Mills, 3:153:45. FRIENDS OF PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL LUNCHEON. The Burgundy Room, 770 State Route 3, 12 p.m. Cost $18. 324-6295 or 561-7763. 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 court. www.journeyintoreading.org. PLATTSBURGH-NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. Treadwell Bay Marina and Resort, 214 Bouchard Drive, 5:30-7 p.m. $3 with reservations, $4 without. 563-1000. THREE MEN AND BABY. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6 p.m. GARY HENRY PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 7 p.m.
Friday .June.18.
CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437. RODNEY PUTNAM PERFORMS. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-10 p.m. 5666200. PIANIST JACK WOLF PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. 2010 RELAY FOR LIFE. Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville, 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Saturday. 3141404, 578-6010, or 441-1818. www.relayforlife.org/plattsburghny. ZIP CITY PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 9 p.m. PROFESSOR CHAOS PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 5632222.
PARTY WOLF PERFORMS. Krazy Horse Saloon, 14 Margaret St., 10 p.m. 566-6200. CLOUD 9 AND DJ NYCE PERFORM. Green Room, 9 Bridge St., 10 p.m. 5633209. TEN YEAR VAMP PERFORMS. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 10 p.m. 566-6200.
Satur day .June.19. P L AT T S B U R G H M O O S E L O D G E 2390 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. Barracks Golf Course, 24 Golf Course Road, 8 a.m. Entries dues June 12. 563-5632 or 563-5858. P L AT T S B U R G H FA R M E R S A N D CRAFTERS MARKET. Durkee Street Pavilion, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Music: The Charlie Stone Band. Vendor of the Week: Pondview Alpacs. 493-6761 or www.plattsburghfarmersandcraftersmarket.com. PETAPALOOZA PET ADOPTION DAY. Curtis Lumber, 170 Tom Miller Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Helps pets at Adirondack Humane Society and Elmore SPCA. Event also at Raybrook and Burlington locations. 561-2691 or www.curtislumber.com. G I A N T G A R A G E S A L E , G R E AT ADIRONDACK CAR SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR. Crete Memorial Civic Center, corner of Cumberland Head Road and State Route 9, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 563-1000. DOGS OF JAZZ PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. AC O U S T I C N I G H T W I T H A A R O N FLANNIGAN, xIANN MATTHEWx, AND JAY ORMSBY. Coffee Camp, 78 Margaret St., 7 p.m. 324-2267. NORTH COUNTRY SQUARES DANCE CLUB MEETS. Clinton County Fairgrounds, 84 Fairgrounds Road, Morrisonville. 7 p.m. Caller Bob LaBounty and cuer Walter Wall. 561-7167 or 492-2057. NATALIE WARD BAND PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 9 p.m. EAT.SLEEP.FUNK. PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 5632222.
CLOUD 9 AND DJ STRONGRM. Green Room, 9 Bridge St., 10 p.m. 563-3209. TEN YEAR VAMP PERFORMS. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 10 p.m. 566-6200.
Sunday .June.20. PIANIST JACK WOLF AND VOCALI S T J OA N N D E AC O L I P E R F O R M . Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT. Smooth Moves, 4 Broad St., 5 p.m.
Monday .June.21. SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5636186, ext. 102.
Tuesday .June.22. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Lake Clear Post Office, 6373 Route 30, 11-11:45 a.m.; park across from Corner Cafe, Gabriels, 12:451:15 p.m.; across from town hall, Bloomingdale, 1:30-2 p.m.; Vermontville Post Office, 6 Cold Brooke Road, 2:15-2:45 p.m.; Church of the Assumption, 78 Clinton St., Redford, 3:30-4 p.m.
W ednesday .June.23. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Champlain Children's Learning Center, 10 Clinton St., Rouses Point, 12:30-1 p.m.; Northern Senior Housing, corner of Route 9 and Route 11, 1:151:45 p.m.; Champlain Headstart, Three Steeples Church, Route 11, 1:50-2:20 p.m.; Twin Oaks Senior Housing, Altona, 3:10-3:40 p.m.; D & D Grocery, Sciota, 3:50-4:30 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H FA R M E R S A N D CRAFTERS MARKET. Durkee Street Pavilion, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 493-6761 or www.plattsburghfarmersandcraftersmarket.com. WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 1 p.m. 563-6180.
JAY LESAGE PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 8 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH MIKE PEDERSEN. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.
Thursday .June.24. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. Beekmantown Senior Housing, 80 O'Neil Road, 1:30-2 p.m.; 39 Hobbs Road, Plattsburgh, 2:15-2:45 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 court. www.journeyintoreading.org. THREE MEN AND A LITTLE LADY. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6 p.m. BEN BRIGHT PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 7 p.m.
Friday .June.25. CHESS CLUB MEETS. Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 2 p.m. 536-7437. PIANIST JACK WOLF PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. GREYSPOKE PERFORMS. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222. PARTY WOLF AND DJ NYCE PERFORM. Green Room, 9 Bridge St., 10 p.m. 563-3209. LUCKY BOYZ PERFORMS. Irises Café and Wine Bar, 22 City Hall Place, 9 p.m. GLASS ONION PERFORMS. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 10 p.m. 566-6200.
Satur day .June.26. P L AT T S B U R G H FA R M E R S A N D CRAFTERS MARKET. Durkee Street Pavilion, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor of the week: Home baking by Rose. 493-6761 or www.plattsburghfarmersandcraftersmarket.com. CITY CLEANUP. With the Plattsburgh Green Committee, Stewart’s, 4990 S. Catherine St., 10 a.m.
DOGS OF JAZZ PERFORMS. Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 6:30-9:30 p.m. ALL THE RAGE PERFORMS. Coffee Camp, 78 Margaret St., 7 p.m. 324-2267. PARTY WOLF AND DJ STRONGRM PERFORM. Green Room, 9 Bridge St., 10 p.m. 563-3209. GLASS ONION PERFORMS. Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 10 p.m. 566-6200.
Sunday .June.27. PIANIST JACK WOLF AND VOCALI S T J OA N N D E AC O L I P E R F O R M . Michele’s Fine Dining, 5131 U.S. Ave., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday .June.28. SCRABBLE GAME. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5636186, ext. 102.
W ednesday .June.30. CLINTON-ESSEX-FRANKLIN LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE. CVES, 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, 1-2 p.m.; M & M Country Store, 933 Norrisville Road, Peasleeville, 2:30-3 p.m.; Apple Valley Apartments, Peru, 3:30-4 p.m. P L AT T S B U R G H FA R M E R S A N D CRAFTERS MARKET. Durkee Street Pavilion, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 493-6761 or www.plattsburghfarmersandcraftersmarket.com. WII BOWLING FOR SENIORS. Seniors Citizens Council of Clinton County Senior Center, 5139 N. Catherine St., 1 p.m. 563-6180. OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH MIKE PEDERSEN. Monopole, 7 Protection Ave., 10 p.m. 563-2222.
Thursday .July .1. 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 court. www.journeyintoreading.org.
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Doyle graduates basic training SAN ANTONIO, Tex. — Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael A. Doyle recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. Doyle completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Doyle is a 2003 graduate of Beekmantown Central School and received a bachelor's degree in 2009 from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. He is the son of Kathy Nichols, Plattsburgh.
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Melodrama From page 3 state of flux,” said Torrance. One of the biggest challenges Torrance faced in the production of Melodrama is one that is faced by any independent filmmaker — money. Melodrama, with the cost of the camera to shoot the film and computer to edit it, could have been budgeted at less than $7,000, he said. However, post-production — which involves the editing of the film, reshoots, special effects shots, music, credits, and other finishing touches — adds to the expense. “To finish the film, I figured I needed $4,000, but I had no idea how to get it,” he said. That’s when Torrance stumbled across Kickstarter, a Web site designed which helps people raise money to turn their ideas, inventions and projects into a reality. The site offers space for people like Torrance to ask for funding to complete their projects, asking them to give donors something in return. “So, I sent them details about my film, the amount I needed to raise and the rewards I was offering for people to pledge, essentially the DVD of the film, and that was it,” he said. Currently, Melodrama has received 14 percent in pledges toward post-production expenses. Torrance said he hopes to entice more donors by the project’s July 3 deadline. For more information about Torrance’s film or to pledge a donation towards the project, visit www.kickstarter.com and search for Melodrama. The film’s progress is also updated on its Facebook page, which is also searchable by Melodrama at www.facebook.com.
June 17-23, 2010
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