November 08, 2009 03:25 am
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Seasonal change
TO THE EDITOR: The Keeseville Youth Program is preparing for the seasonal change. We are looking for snowshoes, sleds, cross-country ski equipment, musical instruments, piano tuner, a refrigerator, movie popcorn machine, PG-13 DVD movies, bulletin boards, art supplies, pressure treated lumber (mostly 2x4, 2x6, 4x4), speaker system, computer towers, 7-to-12 passenger vehicle, volunteers for outdoor and indoor activities, open flag to put outside.
Please contact Meg Parker at 834-9059 or 802-309-5447.
Meg Parker
Keeseville
Got a boot out of soccer
TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Plattsburgh soccer program has just come to an end and once again, it was a huge success.
There were 11 teams consisting of girls and boys ages 6-14 years that participated in the Clinton County League and two Mini-Mites groups for 5 year olds that met once a week for skills and small-sided games. All the children were taught the fundamentals of soccer in practices and put them to the test in some friendly, participation-based games against teams from all around the county.
As the Program Coordinator for the town, I know that there are many people out there who made great contributions towards the success of this program. First of all, an enormous thank you goes to our area coordinators: Joanne Zucker, Skip and Cindy Riley, Chuck Kostyk, and Ralph Cross. These folks schedule officials for their areas and serve as our "eyes and ears" in each community, helping out the coaches and parents when needed.
Secondly, I want to thank all the volunteer coaches for their time and expertise. They are the folks who really make the program as fun and enjoyable as it is: Jen Drollette-Lottie , Mike Kimball, Joe Casey, Jason Hebert, Beth Stanton, Karrie Dessureault, Dan Madden, Carol Hack, Regina McIlwain, TJ Myers, Heidi Freeman, Melanie Wheaton and Blair Villemaire. All provided a fun, safe and most importantly, a positive environment for children to learn and enjoy the game of soccer.
Lastly, thanks to those that helped out as assistant coaches, referees and timers. I hope to see you all back next year.
Janet Sosnicki
Recreation program coordinator
Plattsburgh
Wisdom of the Americas
TO THE EDITOR: Plattsburgh now has a Circle of Initiatic Studies and interested persons are welcome to attend its monthly meetings.
In the "Circle," we research and discuss what we need to know and how we may participate in developing a cultural technology to complement the scientific technology of our global world. We are reading the wisdom teachings of East and West, which were written when philosophy and science were close companions. Our special focus is upon the wisdom of the Americas, which is emblematic of our times.
To learn more about the Circle of Initiatic Studies contact Vivian Papson at 561-0277.
Vivian Papson
Plattsburgh
Cats need help
TO THE EDITOR: There are six kittens and two adult cats living in the parking lot of the YMCA. I have called different organizations and Humane Society, but no one will answer my calls.
I and another animal lover are feeding the cats every day. The problem will only get worse as the kittens mature and breed.
Maybe someone out there has a solution.
Also — please don't leave your dog chained outside day and night. Let them be a member of your family.
Rose Gove
Plattsburgh
Kind gesture
TO THE EDITOR: Keys returned October 2009.
In my really crazy world, my mind has been on other places and things, so I have done some pretty crazy things lately.
A couple weeks ago, in my rush to get in the hospital to see my husband, I left my car door open and the keys in the car. Someone locked my car and brought my keys in to the hospital and left them with hospital security.
You wouldn't leave your name, but you know. So very nice to know there are still some nice people left in this world.
Thank you for being one of my guardian angels that watch over me.
Regina Connors
Saranac
Wonderful humans
TO THE EDITOR: Reading about "Sweetest Day," brought back a memory.
While undergoing radiation at Glens Falls Hospital, after breast surgery, there was a counter in our waiting room. Each week there were 20 or 30 little bottles and jars in which was a beautiful rose.
As patients, we were told to help ourself and just return the jar. We were told they had been given to us by a man who owned a restaurant in Lake George.
Don't despair, people, there are many wonderful humans just like him.
Georgiann Pelkowski
Peru
Donations appreciated
TO THE EDITOR: The family of Scott Felio would like to take this time to thank the following businesses for their donations/contributions at a very successful fundraiser for the benefit of his very young daughters.
Apple Blossom, Adirondack Truffles, Aarons, Adirondack Molding, AuSable Valley Golf Course, Sue Ashline, Bimbo Bakery (Debra dnd Robert), Bath & Body Works, Betty Belanger, CosmProf, Dee's Hair Design, Donna's Beauty Salon, Feek's Pharmacy, IGA, Keeseville Pharmacy, Kneucraft, Colleen and Don LaFountain, Loreman's, Meyer's Drug Store, Scott and Lorraine Miner, Napa Auto Parts, Northend Harley-Davidson, Pray's Farmers Market, Russell Pray, Pepsi, Price Chopper, Regis Hair Salon, Rulf's Orchard, Stewarts, Alice Thwaits, and the Wilderness Inn.
Hopefully we have not omitted anyone.
Your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten. Again, thank you.
Debbie Pelkey
Clintonville
Personal intimidation
TO THE EDITOR: Dictatorship and Gestapo tactics are alive and well in Rouses Point.
Since when is it illegal to sit on the shores of our lake and enjoy the beauty of nature, the wildlife, the view the lake provides. No more marshmallow roast, no more hot coffee on a crisp autumn morning, no more sunrises from the shore. We wouldn't want passersby to think we actually enjoy the beauty God has bestowed on us.
Forced to take down a red, white and blue star-spangled banner that represents the American dream.
Martin Luther King once said, I have a dream, mine seems to be fading.
Our Constitution guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, our Statue of Liberty reads, Give us your huddled masses, your tired, your poor.
Apparently these concepts don't apply in Rouses Point, we wouldn't want that here.
It would be nice if disagreement and opposition to existing or proposed laws, rules or regulations was not met with personal intimidation by elected, appointed or hired people in authority, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.
Thomas C. Duffy
Rouses Point
Bridge questions
TO THE EDITOR: There are troubling questions concerning the state of the Champlain bridge in Crown Point. Since it was a toll bridge, it was obviously designed to sustain itself for a reasonable period of use — certainly for more than 80 years.
The Lake Champlain Bridge Commission was created in 1929 by Vermont and New York to see that maintenance schedules were designed and met. A superintendent lived on-site to oversee toll-taking and maintenance.
For example: Electrical surveys and repairs as well as scraping and painting were done over four-year schedules. Then repeated, etc.
My questions: 1. Who eliminated the superintendent and the tolls and the maintenance cycles? 2. Who dissolved the commission who oversaw everything? 3. Who decided that two preoccupied legislatures could do a better overseeing job? Better than a board dedicated to a single task?
The bridge was designed to perpetuate itself, make its neighbors' lives simpler and to provide a few good jobs for both shores.
How could anyone decide that total neglect was preferable to that?
Who makes such unconscionable decisions?
Dan Lee
Crown Point
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