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February 4, 2010

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Tourney to aid Hannah's Hope
BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown and Plattsburgh High volleyball programs will host the Fifth-Annual Volley for a Cure Tournament Saturday at the Beekmantown gym. This year's tournament will benefit a young girl with local ties to the greater Plattsburgh community.

Once again, area volleyball players will come together to participate in a competitive varsity tournament as well as to collect donations for the Hannah's Hope Foundation. In 2008, Hannah Sarah Sames was diagnosed with Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN). Hannah's mother, Lori Burnell, is a graduate of Beekmantown, while her father, Matt Sames, is a Plattsburgh High graduate.

More than 175 volleyball players from the modified to the varsity level are involved in making this a successful fundraiser. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. and will continue throughout the day.

Anyone wanting to donate can stop by the tournament or contact Shana Hileman at BCS or Vickie McMillan at PHS.

WinterFest this weekend
WEST PLATTSBURGH — WinterFest 2010, featuring a variety of activities, will get under way today and run through Sunday at the American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh. The three-day carnival is co-sponsored by the Legion and Monster Energy Drink.

There will be hockey and broomball games, curling competition and open skating Saturday and Sunday. Also, the Plattsburgh State women's hockey team will

be on hand Sunday at noon and the public is invited to skate with the Cardinals.

The sliding hill with rope tow is in excellent shape, thanks to Plattsburgh State, Huntley's Trucking and Luck Brothers. Twelve loads of snow were brought in and all trails were groomed to achieve 12 inches of fresh, packed powder. Families are encouraged to bring their sleds.

The carnival is open to all with proceeds to benefit veterans' service programs.

A fish-fry dinner, from 5-7 p.m. today, will kick off the weekend with the WinterFest Dance and the crowning of king and queen to follow. Music will be by Denim.

The opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Post 1619 color guard and several dignitaries participating.

Horse and wagon rides will run from noon to 3 p.m. with raffles, $1 food menu and live music all weekend, indoors and outdoors. For more information, call the Legion, at 561-8706.

Broomball, curling fields set
WEST PLATTSBURGH — The WinterFest 2010 Broomball and Curling tournaments will be held this weekend at American Legion Post 1619 in West Plattsburgh.

The times and pairings are:

Broomball

Tonight

6 p.m. — Jreck Black Hawks vs College Boys

7 p.m. — Rouses Point Road Runners vs Clinton Correctional

8 p.m. — Bass Club vs Altona Fire Department

Curling Tournament

Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.

Team Doobie — Pat Clancy, Reggie Rein, Tammy Metcalf, Gary Worden

Team Bouche Grande — Fuzz Bruno, Terry Guynup, Scott Bouyea, Rupe Dashnaw

Team Sprinkles — Chris Lefevre and 3 others

Team Shufflecummings — Pete Cummings, Chad Cummings, Roger Douglas, Ben Smart

Team Runners Up — Debbie Thorton, Marilyn Begor, Rene Arnold, Sue Beatty

Team Emerson — Jim Currier, James Currier, Brenda Gushlaw, Eloise Samolis

Team TV Land — Gus Rosendale, Heather VanArsdale, Jenn Lord , Tommy Perkett

Team Coax Cable — Wayne Trombley and 3 Others

Team The Union Label — Lori Pellerin, Nancy Neubrand, Mike Rock and 1 Other

Team Hook's Harem — Kerri J., Michelle, Meghan, Hook Rock

Team Prude — Jim Prue, Kathy Prue, Travis Prue, Carly Mayette

Team Luck Sissies & Bro — Jamie Hemingway, Cindy Mayette, Queenie, Chris Luck



Public skating, stick, puck set
PLATTSBURGH — The Ameri-Can North Sports Center will be holding public skating and stick and puck today, Saturday and Sunday.

Today, stick and puck will take place from 5:15-6:30 p.m. and public skating from 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, stick and puck is from 2:15-3:30 p.m. and public skating from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, public skating is from 3-5 p.m. and stick and puck from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information on schedules, visit the website, at ameri-cannorthsportscenter.com.

North Bowl Shootout Sunday
PLATTSBURGH — North Bowl Lanes will be hosting a Super Bowl Doubles Shootout. Entries are closed and the tournament line-up is set. All bowlers are asked to check in by noon on Sunday. Lanes will be drawn at noon.

Teams will bowl four games across 16 lanes. The field will then be cut to the top 11 teams, with an additional team added from an optional ($20 per non-qualifying team) one game Super Bowl Shootout. The finals will then start.

The tournament is being sponsored by North Bowl Lanes and Restaurant and Plattsburgh Distributing. All tournament decisions will be made by tournament directors John Munson, Bob Trombley and Bob Munson. Optional team and singles brackets will be run by Nick Bouyea. All tournament prizes will be given out following the championship round.

Teams and entering averages

1, Bill Sapel (206)-Bob Munson (232). 2, Paul Frederick (208)-John Munson (232). 3, Jeff Bouyea (203)-Bob Trombley (224). 4, Milt LaBier (198)-Randy LaBier (212). 5, Mike Ciolek (210)-Nick Bouyea (229). 6, Katie Williams (178)-Joe LaBarr (213). 7, Rod Pelletier (199)-Mark LaFountain (213). 8, Ryan LeBeau (206)-Nick Keith (204). 9, Scott Beebie (210)-Joe Guido (227). 10, George Dyer (222)-Dan Munson (202). 11, Steve Steele (216)-Mike Watts (224). 12, Marla Hemingway (167)-Gerry Hemingway (203).

13, Scott Wilson (207)-Jim Varno (223). 14, Jerimy D'Aust (203)-Brian D'Aust (214). 15, Kathy Peterson (186)-Dave Gregory (203). 16, Chris Raville (196)-Tom Raville (211). 17, Mike Goyette (176)-John Roberts (195). 18, Duane Hartson (203)-Jim LaDuke (198). 19, Kelli Barcomb (197)-Geri LaBier (192). 20, Roger Seymour (210)-Todd Forgette (222). 21, Kevin Kilkeary Jr. (180)-Kevin Kilkeary Sr. (212). 22, Nikki Martin (190)-Travis Shepard (230). 23, Dave Chess (214)-John Richling (210). 24, Greg Keith (210)-Scott Aubin (209).

Rabbit derby set for Feb. 13-14
REDFORD — The 4th-Annual Cherry Hill Hunting Club's rabbit derby and roast pork dinner will be held Feb. 13-14 at the Saranac American Legion Post 1618.

Tickets are available at both Post 1618 and West Plattsburgh American Legion Post 1619. For more information, contact either Ken Waldron or David Waldron, at 293-8592.

Youth Leagues idle Saturday
PLATTSBURGH — The North Bowl Youth Bowling Program, which bowls on Saturdays at 9 a.m., will not be bowling this week due to the Section VII Bowling Championships.

Regular league action will resume Saturday, Feb. 13.

Open bowling will be available at North Bowl Lanes on Saturday from approximately 3:45 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. For more information, call 561-1690.

Lucky Strike youth tourney set
MALONE — Lucky Strike Lanes will host a Junior Gold Qualifier on Sunday at noon. Entry fee is $30. This event is open to any USBC youth boys who have averages of 175 and over and to girls with average of 150 and over this year or last year (minimum 21 games).

There will be six games of qualifying, with a single-elimination format thereafter. The top two bowlers will bowl a two-game, head-to-head match. The winner will advance to the 2010 USBC Junior Gold Championships July 10-16 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Bowlers will need to be Junior Gold members to participate. Applications will be available on site or you can go to www.bowl.com. For more information, or to sign up, call Scott, at 483-5220, or lslmalong@aol.com.

Rabbit derby to be Feb. 20-21
REDFORD — The 3rd-Annual Big Daddy's Hunting Club Rabbit Derby will be held February 20-21 on Ore Bed Pond Road. Tickets are available at C & S Bait & Tackle on Route 3, Redford Legion Post 1618 and West Plattsburgh Legion Post 1619.

A one-day ticket is $7 and a two-day ticket is $10. There will also be a Texas Hold'em Tournament on Friday night at 6 p.m., with a limit of 30. There will also be raffles. Prize money will be based on the number of entries. For more information, call Larry Pellerin Jr., at 293-7218, or Scott Clausen, at 293-6287.

AuSable boosters to meet
CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., in the Middle/High School cafeteria. Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

Chartwell's fan vote Saturday
PLATTSBURGH — Voting for the Chartwell's Fan Favorite will take place during Saturday's men's hockey game when No. 5 nationally-ranked Plattsburgh State hosts Morrisville State College in a State University of New York Athletic Conference matchup at the Stafford Ice Arena, starting at 7 p.m. Make your choice known for your favorite Cardinal of the 2009-10 season in the Field House Lobby.

The award presentation will take place on Feb. 13 in Plattsburgh's regular-season home finale against Fredonia.

PSU goes Red for Women
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh State women's basketball team will host its annual Go Red for Women tonight to help raise money for the American Heart Association. All fans are encouraged to join the team in wearing red to show their support for this great cause.

During the women's game against Fredonia, which starts at 6 p.m., the Peru girls' modified basketball team will be selling raffle tickets for prizes and will conduct a 50/50 raffle, as well. Directly after during the men's game against the Blue Devils, the Cardinal women will circulate the crowd, selling their own 50/50 raffle tickets with the drawing to be held during halftime.

The AHA will also have a table set up in the lobby outside the gymnasium during both games, where fans will have the opportunity to donate directly and learn more about this important cause.



Malone grid sign-up Saturday
MALONE — The Malone Thunder & Lightning of the Upstate New York Spring Football League will hold registration for the 2010 season on Saturday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Owl's Nest Pizza Express. The registration fee for returning players is $200 and for new players, $250.

The fee covers equipment use, insurance, game participation, the All-Star Clinic with NFL & CFL players, and participation in the International All-Star Game, if the player qualifies. All interested players (JV ages 13-15 and Varsity 16-18), if they played fall school sports in 2009, are eligible. For more information, contact Fred Gagnier, at 483-1261 ext 1020, or after 5 p.m., 483-9203.

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