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October 1, 2008

Sports shorts: Oct. 1, 2008

TNA wrestler to be at fundraiser tonight

PLATTSBURGH -- Consequences Creed, TNA wrestling star, will be at Music N More in Champlain Centres North today, from 6-8 p.m., to meet wrestling fans and sign autographs. All proceeds from the autograph session will go to the benefit of the Melody and David Lafountain family of Keeseville, whose triplets were stricken with cerebral palsy.

For more information, call 563-6130.

Barracks Fall Classic slated for Saturday

PLATTSBURGH -- The Barracks Golf Course will hold its Fall Classic Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. A few openings remain with entries closing Friday. It is a three-person modified scramble with a minimum handicap of 34.

For more information, contact the pro shop.

Youth players invited to meet Cardinals

PLATTSBURGH -- The Clinton County Youth Bureau will sponsor a "Meet the Cardinals" soccer event on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House complex. The game starts at 1 p.m. and features the Plattsburgh State men taking on the Oneonta State Red Dragons.

Youths attending the game are encouraged to wear their team jersey. The first 50 youths to attend with their team jersey will receive a "Go Cards" wrist band. Autographs from the players will be available after the game.

All youths must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau, at 565-4750.

Youths encouraged to meet Cougars

PLATTSBURGH -- The Clinton County Youth Bureau and Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will sponsor a "Meet the Cougars" soccer teams on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House complex. The first game starts at 4 p.m. and features the Clinton Community College women taking on the Mohawk Valley Community College Hawks. The men's game will follow at 6 p.m.

Youths attending and wearing their own team jersey will receive a free souvenir. Autographs from the players will be available after each game.

All youths must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau, at 565-4750.

Lee Gadway was Kyle Cartier's coach

ROUSES POINT -- Lee Gadway was hockey coach for Kyle Cartier, not Dan Bombardier as reported in Tuesday's article about Kyle Cartier. Bombardier in president of North Country Youth Hockey, which is holding a raffle to raise money for the Kyle Cartier Scholarship.

Pumpkin Run slated for Saranac Lake

SARANAC LAKE -- The Pumpkin Run, sponsored by High Peaks Cyclery for the benefit of the Saranac Lake Skatepark, will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, starting at 8:30 a.m. from Mount Pisgah Ski Lodge.

There will be 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk and a children's fun run.

For more informantion, call Peggy Wiltberger 637-4297 or e-mail slskatepark@yahoo.com

NAC needs fitness-room supervisor

ELLENBURG CENTER -- Northern Adirondack Central School is looking for a person to supervise its new fitness room from 7-10 p.m., Monday through Friday, for use by district taxpayers/residents. The position will pay $8 per hour.

For more information, contact Jon Rebideau, at 594-3962.

Mountain Lions to meet Thursday

SARANAC -- The Mountain Lions Snowmobile Club will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Saranc Town Hall. For more information, call 293-7778.

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