Food drive on in Plattsburgh parishes
PLATTSBURGH — Msgr. Morris L. Dwyer, Knight's of Columbus Council 255, Plattsburgh, will conduct a parish food drive today and Sunday.
Members of the Knights of Columbus will be at all parish masses at St. Peter's, St. John's and the Newman Center for the weekend Masses.
With the food and fuel prices escalating, many families depend on the food shelf for their families, and Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of year for giving and helping those in need.
Parishioners are asked to bring non-perishable foods to their Masses. Donation boxes for those wishing to contribute money will be available at entrances to the churches.
Town of Jay budget adopted
JAY — The Jay Town Council approved a new $2.6 million budget Thursday night.
The tax rate in Jay will be $5.48 per $1,000 of assessment, down from $6.20.
Jay will raise $1.82 million from taxes, up 2.5 percent from the $1.8 million this year.
The main increases in the budget were for state retirement, health insurance, fuel, salt and other road-maintenance costs.
— By Staff Writer
Lohr McKinstry
Funds available for youth programs
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Youth Bureau is accepting applications for New York Office of Children and Family Services youth program funding for the 2010 fiscal year.
Youth Development/Delinquency Prevention 50-percent matching funds will be awarded to agencies offering new programs, activities or services to the general youth population of Clinton County. The local match for this funding may not come from state or federal government sources.
Special Delinquency Prevention Program 100-percent funds will be awarded to agencies offering new programs, activities or services designed to prevent delinquency within targeted youth populations.
Any community based, 501(C)3, non-profit organization with a duly constituted board of directors may apply.
All programs must be offered free of charge to participating youth.
Applications for funding must be submitted to the Clinton County Youth Bureau by Friday, Dec. 11.
For more information or applications, call 565-4750.
CCC Board of Trustees meeting planned for Tuesday
PLATTSBURGH— The Clinton Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the second-floor board room of the George Moore Building on the main campus.
The board will approve candidates for the Dec. 18 commencement.
The meeting is open to the public.
AVCS School Board meeting scheduled
KEESEVILLE — The AuSable Valley Central School Board will meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Keeseville Elementary School cafeteria.
It is anticipated that the meeting will begin with presentations, followed by an executive session and then the regular session.
The agenda will include special-education recommendations, accepting a donation, a letter of understanding and personnel issues.
The meeting is open to all.
Appeals court upholds local conviction
PLATTSBURGH — A state appeals court has upheld a Franklin County Court conviction.
Lewis Fitzgerald was convicted in September 2006 of first-degree criminal contempt.
According to the ruling by the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court, the appeals court had sent the case back to Franklin County Court for a hearing on whether Fitzgerald's plea of guilty was voluntary because he may have been misinformed of the maximum sentence, influencing his agreement to take the proposed plea.
The appeals court said it reviewed that hearing transcript and found that Fitzgerald voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently entered his plea.
— By Contributing Writer
Sue Botsford
Chateaugay Alumni Fund gets donation
CHATEAUGAY — The Chateaugay Central School Alumni Fund has been awarded a grant of $500 from the Paul Dooling/Sandra Danussi Fund at the Adirondack Community Trust.
Irma Boyea, chair of the scholarship fund, said the grant will be used to support the mission of providing financial support to graduating seniors pursuing higher education.
"The scholarship fund was created in 1990 by the class of 1960 alumni and initially awarded $100 to a deserving senior," she said. "Thanks to continued support from alumni and the community, the amount of the award has steadily grown to the point where two $500 scholarships are now given out.
"This grant from The Adirondack Community Trust will give us additional resources to ensure that the scholarship program can continue to grow."
Village of Champlain Pickup Days set
CHAMPLAIN — Fall Pickup Days in the Village of Champlain will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18 and 19.
The new brush pickup policy will be initiated: All brush no larger than one inch in diameter must be reduced to fit completely into clear plastic bags. No loose brush will be picked up. All loose brush and any unmanageable bags due to weight or tearing will be left for the homeowner.
Leaves and lawn debris placed in clear plastic bags will be picked up. Be sure no other debris is put into the bags.
All bags should be put by the curb side by 7 a.m. on each scheduled day.
Local News
Of Interest: Nov. 14, 2009
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Surplus funds keep After-School Program alive
The Moriah and Willsboro sites run by Adirondack Community Action Programs is not closing after all.
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Montreal woman dies in Westport crash
Angela Pierre, 69, was ejected from the vehicle when its driver lost control on Interstate 87 in Westport.
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Burlington hospital makes interim chief permanent
Fletcher Allen Health Care announced today that Dr. John Brumsted will move from interim to permanent president and CEO.
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Surplus funds keep After-School Program alive
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Recovery Center to hold open house
Smashing stereotypes and eliminating the stigma of mental-health issues has led to formation of a new place in Franklin County for clients to get wrap-around services to help them rejoin the community.
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Recovery Center to hold open house
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Ticonderoga faces severe school cuts
The district is starting its new budget process almost $2 million in the hole. Officials are seeking public input on the problem.
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One injured in Plattsburgh house fire
A female suffered second- and third-degree burns in a fire at her South Catherine Street home early Sunday.
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Plattsburgh's Sweet Adelines sing music of the heart
Sweet Adelines spread message of love on Valentine's Day with yearly singing valentines.
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Love between the lines
Dr. Nell Irvin Painter of New Russia and Plattsburgh State's Dr. J.W. Wiley share historical and current viewpoints on interracial loving, American-style. INCLUDES VIDEO
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NCCS wins CVAC cheerleading competition
NCCS wins first place for the eighth time in nine years
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Cheerleading photos (2/12/12)
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Tentative contract reached with officers
The deal with New York state would cover the 2,800 members of the New York State Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association who typically work at specialized state centers such as the Sunmount Development Disabilities Services Office in Tupper Lake.
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Lookback: Feb. 13-19
News stories from around the region from 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this week.
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Of Interest: Feb. 13, 2012
Peru Central School Board to hold budget discussion; Dannemora to discuss highway post; Beekmantown School Board invites budget input; Willsboro School Board to discuss policies; Chazy School Board to discuss budget; SLCS Board to appoint clerk pro-tem; Keeseville Zoning Board cancels meeting; Elizabethtown-Lewis School Board to work on budget.
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Gourds' shapes create interesting canvas
Georgette Bacon's gourd art is on display through March 10 at Foothills ARTSociety in Malone.
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NCCS wins CVAC cheerleading competition
NCCS wins first place for the eighth time in nine years
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One injured in Plattsburgh house fire
A female suffered second- and third-degree burns in a fire at her South Catherine Street home early Sunday.
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Plattsburgh's Sweet Adelines sing music of the heart
Sweet Adelines spread message of love on Valentine's Day with yearly singing valentines.
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Ticonderoga faces severe school cuts
The district is starting its new budget process almost $2 million in the hole. Officials are seeking public input on the problem.
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Tentative contract reached with officers
The deal with New York state would cover the 2,800 members of the New York State Correction Officers and Police Benevolent Association who typically work at specialized state centers such as the Sunmount Development Disabilities Services Office in Tupper Lake.
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Attempted-murder trial set
The case against Robert J. McCann, who is charged with trying to kill his former girlfriend at a secluded Westville site, begins Tuesday in Franklin County Court.
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A historic battle for interracial marriage
Forty-five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down all remaining state bans on interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia.
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Fireworks to close weekend carnival
The final day of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is filled with activities and events. INCLUDES VIDEO
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