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Published October 31, 2009 09:31 pm - Breadth of experience; Excellent addition; Energy, compassion; Job calls for experience; Replacement by liberal?; Energy, eagerness; and more.

Letters to the Editor: Nov. 1, 2009



Breadth of experience
TO THE EDITOR: I would like the voters in the Town of Plattsburgh to consider Paul Lamoy as your councilman. First and foremost, he has for many years worked for the betterment of his neighbors providing service as a fireman, youth sports referee and umpire, emergency medical technician and a volunteer on numerous fund drives for cancer research, etc.

Paul also has experience as a former town councilman, who I always knew to legislate for the benefit of the taxpayer. One such effort was his introduction of the Knox Box Law, which allows fire departments access to commercial buildings on off hours.

Add to these qualities is his experience in personnel management serving as a foreman for the William J. Murray, Inc., Electrical Contractors for 20 years.

Last, but not lease, he is a dedicated father who has for the past 25 years provided security and love for his family. I have known Paul for a number of years and I'm delighted to cast my vote for him on Nov. 3.

Robert M. GarRow

Morrisonville

Excellent addition
TO THE EDITOR: With all the problems that have beset the town of Peru the last few years, the thought of this Nov. 3 election is bringing a hope that this election will bring about an era of cooperation among the members who have the responsibility of handling town business.

I do not live in Peru, but I was pleasantly surprised when I heard that Lynn Patno was seeking election to the Town Board.

I have known Lynn for about 30 years, the last 20 or so with her in the choir at St. Joseph's Church. I have always admired her ability to make a decision and be able to change her mind if her original decision was wrong. She is a very determined lady.

As an example, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, it hit her pretty hard, as it would anyone. She told us all then that she was going to beat that problem and that it would not beat her. And thankfully she did, She is now volunteering as a mentor for those who have the same affliction.

I am convinced that she will apply herself the same way on the board. She is also affiliated with other community groups doing what she does best. Helping them to be successful. I am sure she will be an excellent addition to the Peru Town Board. She will do what is necessary to help the town sustain its pleasant way of life.

Bill LePage

Plattsburgh

Energy, compassion
TO THE EDITOR: My name is Sylvia Culley, and I need the people of Clinton County to help me in supporting Joe Giroux for Clinton County treasurer on Nov. 3. Joe is the right man for the job.

Joe has 11 years of legislative experience and 40 years as a business owner. For three years, he has been on the job fighting for the taxpayers of Clinton County. Joe brings energy, experience, and compassion to the job of treasurer; this makes a formula that can't be beat.

Vote for Joe Giroux on Nov. 3.

Sylvia A. Culley

West Chazy

Job calls for experience
TO THE EDITOR: My name is Sam Dyer, and I'm running for the position of highway superintendent in Beekmantown. I have managed men, machinery and money all my life in operating my two successful businesses for 26 years. For the past 12 years on the Beekmantown Town Board, I haven't missed a regular town board meeting, which is important to maintaining all lines of communication and being fiscally responsible to the board and to the taxpayers.

For the past 30 years the bar has been set high for the highway department. Over the past two years it has slipped considerably due to lack of morale, failure to attend meetings (both town and state) and from hiring out of the town for the department.

This job requires more than just possessing a CDL. It calls for experience in financial and managerial backgrounds which I possess.

I will produce the highest quality of work while keeping costs to a minimum. For the past 26 years, I've had more than a lunch pail invested in my job and our town and can assure you my actions will follow my words.

Your support at the polls on Nov. 3 will help make the "Change You Can Believe In!"

Sam Dyer

West Chazy

Replacement by liberal?
TO THE EDITOR: It would be terrible for the North country to have an extreme liberal elected to replace representative John McHugh. Both Dede Scozzafava and William Owens are liberals to the extreme. Look at their record and their public statements. They are 100 percent for abortion for any reason at every stage. They both think same-sex marriages "were made in heaven."

For our benefit, Douglas Hoffman should be elected because he upholds values that we can all live with.

Fred and Elaine Cook

Westport

Energy, eagerness
TO THE EDITOR: I am always so impressed with Kelly LaFountain's wealth of energy and eagerness to help in community events and charities. She is a real go-getter not a delegater. Having three girls, she is a definite multi-tasker.

I am proud to support her in this upcoming election!

I believe that she will bring these same qualities to the office of town clerk/tax collector of Beekmantown. Please support her on Nov. 3.

Cheryl Turner

Beekmantown

Dedication to office
TO THE EDITOR: My name is Julie Perry, and I would like to ask you to consider voting for Joe Giroux for county treasurer. I have had the opportunity to work closely with Joe this year on his campaign. As a notary, Joe and I teamed up to get petitions signed for the Independent Party Line.

Joe has worked very hard the last three years as our treasurer, and he now has the experience to continue working with the residents of Clinton County. He is there every day, which shows his dedication to this office. He works closely with the legislators and county administrator on county issues. Joe is a past legislator, which has helped him understand the duties of the county treasurer.

So as you can see, Joe has the knowledge, the experience and he is dedicated, what more would you want?

Please join me, and vote Joe Giroux, county treasurer.

Julie Perry

Altona

Tax cuts, not stimulus
TO THE EDITOR: Wyoming, first to create a national park, first to protect the bison from extinction, first to grant women the right to vote and legal equality with men, is first again, First to give a full accounting of the cost to taxpayers of the so-called economic stimulus plan of our socialist president.

Here are the facts: For three months, third quarter (7/1 to 9/30/09) — $51 million of state and local taxpayer funds were spent to create or sustain the equivalent of 515 jobs. That is $99,029 per job for every three months.

Now it is also known that 2/3 of these jobs are permanent; 1/3 were or are seasonal or tourism related and thus temporary. So disregarding a full 1/3 of these jobs (even though some may be recalled next season) leaves us with a permanent expense to taxpayers of $300,000 per year per job. That is more than the governor of Wyoming receives in salary.

This is one state out of 50, and no doubt it will be more expensive to maintain in a high taxation and cost of living state like New York.

When do we taxpayers stop paying $300,000 per job per year and what happens to the jobholders if and when we do? Cheaper to keep them on unemployment compensation permanently; not that expense is more desirable — just wondering how long before someone turns off the spigot.

Maybe Doug Hoffman is right. We need more tax cuts, not more so-called economic stimulus plans. Remember this on Nov. 3: socialism or conservatism, which way to go?

Jim Knapp

Plattsburgh

Energy, sense
TO THE EDITOR: I'd like to express my support for Mary Scharf, a candidate for Malone Town Board.

Mary is a person with whom I have had the pleasure of teaching for over 22 years. She has always impressed me with her energy, common sense, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. She had a profound impact on a lot of her students, many of whom went on to become teachers because of her.

Mary has tremendous insight, and her common sense approach to difficult situations often prevents small problems from becoming big ones. She has the tenacity and determination to fight for what she feels is right, and is up to the challenges which the town board faces.

Mary is not one to be content with the 'status quo.' When she feels a situation or an area of concern needs to be addressed, she will work to come up with ways in which the situation might be improved. She is a creative thinker who can come up with alternative ideas and a fresh approach to issues and challenges.

Please give her your consideration in the upcoming election.

Ken Cring

Malone

Education, experience
TO THE EDITOR: To Peru Residents: I'm Pete Glushko, and I thank you for the privilege of representing you on the Town Board for the past 12 years. I am a candidate for the office of Peru town supervisor. My education includes a degree in accounting, and two master's degrees concentrating in management/leadership and teaching.

I'm a retired USAF lieutenant colonel, serving our country for over 23 years, and a substitute teacher in the Peru and Beekmantown districts. Community involvement includes two-time past president, Peru Lions, former finance chairman and treasurer, Peru Community Church and current chancellor, St. Augustine's K of C.

It is because I want to stay involved in our town's future and feel that I could put my considerable managerial, leadership, financial, government, and educational experience to good use in returning the Peru town government to the respected position it once had in the North Country that I seek your vote. I will strive to keep taxes as low as possible and to encourage responsible town growth. I will continue to support the Walking Trail Project and the Heyworth-Mason Restoration Project and the low- and no-cost funds obtained from New York state to fund them. I will continue to support Peru Youth Programs while looking to expand those programs to include the teenage population in town. I will continue to work extensively with the Town Highway and water departments to continue improving the town's infrastructure and water quality, always seeking to enhance the town services to taxpayers. I want Peru to continue as the place where families moving to the North Country want to live before anywhere else.

I sincerely hope you will choose me as the candidate most able to represent you in the leadership of the Town of Peru by voting for me for town supervisor this coming Election Day, Nov. 3.

Peter Glushko

Peru

A man of integrity
TO THE EDITOR: My unconditional support is for Mike Morales for town councilman in the Town of Beekmantown.

I have known Mike for several years; he is dedicated, hardworking, a man of integrity, interested in working for the betterment of small-town government and most of all, he is approachable. We could use more people like Mike in small town government.

On Election Day I will feel good about my vote for Mike Morales.

Shasta Whitford-Fountain

Beekmantown

Uniter, not divider
TO THE EDITOR: What a great opportunity we have in Beekmantown: Gary Peacock as our town supervisor.

People all over town are excited about what he brings to the job: he has a "can-do" approach to challenges, he's easy to work with and the kind of man who's willing to shoulder more than his share of the load. Just what we need, and right now, when we need it the most.

Gary's a uniter, not a divider. He has successfully run businesses that have allowed people all over the area to know him and see his commitment to doing things right, with energy to spare.

Beekmantown faces a really great choice. Please join me in accepting Gary's offer to give us his brand of citizen leadership.

Lee Clark

Morrisonville

Fresh face
TO THE EDITOR: Our DA had her chance; she might be able to sing but she can't dance. Julie Garcia promised four years ago she could do the job and save taxpayers' money. Sometimes, we take on roles we like to think we can handle. Sometimes we bite off more than we can chew. I think this is the most important issue in our DA race. Biting off more than the current DA could chew is what happened. I believe in her mind she thought she could do the job. Can't fault her for trying, but I know Kristy Sprague can do the job. She has proven to be a dedicated mother, wife and prosecutor. She is just what Essex County needs: a new and a fresh face in the DA's Office. Her 11-plus years experience would boost morale and give the ADA a real look at how the DA's Office should be run and how to get convictions in the court room.

Patricia Crowingshield

Willsboro

Who will be in control?
TO THE EDITOR: The Town of Franklin local elections are coming up, and this year's campaign is already being hard fought. The main issue is land use.

In the town, we have had no land-use code of any sort. The Town Board set up a committee that worked for over a year to draft subdivision regulations with provision for a planning Board, and these have been adopted into law by the current Town Board. Two board seats plus the supervisor position are now open. The Republican candidates are running expressly in order to overturn these new subdivision regulations. The Democrats are running mainly to keep them.

Most towns do have land-use codes of one sort or another. Why? Because the residents of the towns actually want some say in what goes on in their neighborhoods. Frankly, I don't understand why anyone in any town wouldn't want that. It's true that the APA does protect the land, but it is up to each municipality to protect its people. Up to now the Town of Franklin has essentially been the Wild West, where anyone could do anything they wanted regardless of how it affected the people around them. The new subdivision law has changed that, and I believe that is a good thing. The law doesn't squash development; it simply ensures that it occurs in a way that benefits all town residents, not just the landowners.

Of course, I'm writing this letter because I want people to vote for my husband, Bruce Young, for Franklin Town Board. However, I think the issue is bigger than any one candidate or slate of candidates. The issue is who will control the future of our town: a few landowners and outside developers, the APA, or all residents of the town equally?

Shir Filler

Bloomingdale

Fairness, integrity
TO THE EDITOR: Earlier this year, I was approached by a candidate for the Essex Democratic endorsement in this year's DA race. Many (Republican and Democratic) lobbied me for her. I received letters on her behalf containing many factual errors and distortions. On the day we had agreed to meet with this candidate, she abruptly withdrew her name from consideration by our committee.

We ultimately decided to endorse a candidate who shared our committee's commitment to integrity, fairness and open, transparent government. Her values are our values and those values transcend party labels. Fairness matters. Integrity matters. Good government matters.

The Essex County Democratic Committee was proud to endorse Julie Garcia for the Essex County district attorney's race.

Since this race began, I have been perplexed by the suggestion by Julie's opponent, Kristy Sprague, that it was inappropriate for Julie to seek the Democratic nomination and that by doing so, she somehow compromised her Republican values.

The reason that this continues to perplex me is that the person who sought our endorsement first, the person who was the most aggressive in seeking our endorsement was none other than — Kristy Sprague.

Since the Essex Democrats endorsed Julie Garcia, we have continued to be proud of her courage and integrity. The lies and distortions that have been told about Julie's record are very disturbing. Most disturbing though, have been the efforts by those supporting Kristy Sprague to silence those who support Julie Garcia. That kind of voter suppression should be offensive to anyone who cares about our country's First Amendment.

On November Essex County voters face an important choice. Please vote for the candidate who knows, as you do, that fairness matters, that integrity matters, and that good government is more than just a nice idea. Please vote for Julie Garcia.

Sue Montgomery Corey

Chairperson

Essex County Democratic Committee

Questions for voters
TO THE EDITOR: The voters of the 23rd Congressional District need to be well served by the news reporting media. Which issues /questions need vetting?

Social Security: What, if anything, needs to be done? Do candidates favor reducing benefits for any group? Which group? Raise the payroll tax by how much? Raise the retirement age to when? Wages have not increased for average workers, therefore less revenue into Social Security. Is it time to target tax corporate profits to keep the system solvent? Is a BRAC-type commission appropriate?

Property taxes too high? How can the candidates reduce property taxes? Years ago, the federal government passed laws requiring local districts to provide services to students. The promise to pay 40 percent of IDEA costs has never been honored. The current federal contribution is 17 percent. Title I/No Child Left Behind has also never reached the promised amount. If properly funded several hundred thousand dollars would flow to most districts then able to reduce property taxes. Will the candidates vote for, fight for increased federal funding? Ask them when?

Each candidate calls themselves fiscal conservatives. Let them prove it by examining both sides of the fiscal process expenditures and revenue. Cut waste/spending. What is waste? What spending can be reduced? Dairy farmers getting too much assistance? Maybe too much for food stamps? Should the Rooftop Highway be funded? The tragedy of the Crown Point bridge highlights what happens when expenditures are insufficient or taxes not increased. Does the U.S. spend too much on food-processing inspectors or the Centers for Disease Control and other public-health concern? Should the military budget be reduced? Increase revenue to reduce the deficit? Will the candidates let the Bush tax cuts expire? Which groups should have taxes increased? What groups have bought the candidates?

Fred Wachtmeister

Plattsburgh

Won't miss programs
TO THE EDITOR: Due to lack of support by you the viewers, we are considering dropping our local programming! Was anyone else tired of having to see this all the time on Access Channel 15? Did you ever see someone so hungry for money? Every time the "S" appeared in a word it was a dollar sign! On the other hand, you never saw this from North Country Cable, did you? You can't compare the two because North Country Cable is above and beyond what Home Town Cable wants to be.

So removing your programing is no big loss. So next time you air "Our Little Corner," do just that and keep it up there in your little corner.

Robert McCorry

Plattsburgh

Punish pedophiles
TO THE EDITOR: When is something substantial going to be done to convicted pedophiles? In the past few weeks, we have read about a few of society's lowest rendition of trash surfacing through being caught. Just imagine the maggots that have not yet been caught.

Please would someone set an example on what should actually happen to those who prey on the innocence of children. I'm sick of hearing about "the way the laws are" concerning this. They are way too lenient. We need to change the laws, period. When is the last time you heard a blowhard politician (especially this time of year) claiming they are going to help better protect our kids by making the punishments for pedophiles much more severe? Bring back the long-lost punishment of castration, allowing parents the first go with the snips. Televise it to the next ones awaiting their turn in the holding area and don't forget to send a copy to the homes of the ones all around us on the offender list. This would be a tame way of punishment compared to what a parent would like to actually like done, I'm sure. After they have received "treatment" they can fight for their freedom by doing a little stint helping the war on terror and our ladies and gentlemen overseas by being an ordnance-disposal trainee, receiving no training, of course.

I would also like to urge those parents and/or guardians who have not yet visited the New York State Sex Offender Registry to do so. You can search your local area for any convicted offenders. Go online to New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services at http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/search_index.htm or www.familywatchdog.us.

Just a little note on our service members overseas. Let's not become complacent about our brave ones, and always show our support. If you can't stand behind what they are doing, by all means stand in front of them.

Allen Cayea

West Chazy

Kindness appreciated
TO THE EDITOR: I wanted to express my gratitude to the staff at the Van Heusen Store in Lake Placid. After realizing I lost a precious piece of jewelry, my now-deceased dad gave me 41 years ago, I racked my brain trying to retrace my steps. The last time I remember touching it (I never take it off except to bathe) was already two days ago. What were the chances I would even know where to begin to look outside my home?

I thought I'd start making phone calls to some of the places I visited in the Placid area a few days before. Though all the stores I called were very sympathetic, their lost-and-found areas did not have my necklace. With a heavy heart, I left my name and number with the hope that by some miracle they would come across it. Thanking them, I asked that they hold my information until the end of the week.

To my utter surprise, Leslie from Van Heusen, left a message for me that they found my necklace. As my shaking hand called them, tears of joy and disbelief poured from me. My necklace is now safely with me and I am much more careful with it.

My deepest appreciation for all the compassion Leslie and her staff gave me. I felt they really understood the deep emotional connection I had to this necklace. You have touched my soul. Thank you.

Deb Moldovan

Plattsburgh

Right out of the sky
TO THE EDITOR: What a surprise that a Realtor would be in favor of a home-buyer tax credit (Keeping home-buyer tax credit is crucial, Press- Republican, Oct. 17).

It's true, of course, that home ownership is usually good for the community as well as for the individual, but it seems only right that the buyer should be able to afford it and pay for it themselves.

But I shouldn't talk. I'm having new windows put on my home this year and I'm happily taking the $1,500 credit the government is giving me, even though I would have changed the windows anyway. After all, that $1,500 didn't just get added to the debt my grandchildren will have to pay, did it? It must have just fallen from the sky.

Steve Krieg

Plattsburgh

Improving outcomes
TO THE EDITOR: On Monday, Oct. 5, your paper published an article by an AP medical writer about a March of Dimes report describing the "hidden" problems associated with premature babies affecting one out of 10 babies worldwide.

In Clinton County, we are fortunate to have the Early Advantages Program, a Healthy Families New York Home Visiting Program. One of the goals of HFNY programs is to improve birth outcomes and to promote a child's healthy development. A randomized HFNY trial in three sites showed that mothers offered the program before their 31st week of pregnancy were about half as likely to deliver a low birth weight (LBW) baby. While spending about $1,000 to serve a family during pregnancy, HFNY not only prevents LBW newborns but the high costs associated with LBW deliveries. This program immediately recovers the state's initial investment by generating a return of $1,050 at the time of the child's birth.

The projected savings when translating these statistics for 39 sites across NY State, assuming that 65 percent of women enrolled prenatally, suggests that the program averted about 110 LBW newborns, resulting in Medicaid and state sponsored health insurance plan savings of $2.4 million.

HFNY holds promise for long-term social and economic benefits. Medicaid expenses resulting from health problems, developmental delays, increased rates of child maltreatment and other costs associated with medical and education should also be considered. The HFNY research team is in the process of analyzing and monetizing program impacts through age seven, with the resulting cost-benefit analysis expected by June 2010.

With turbulent financial times expected in the coming years, it is important to look to evidence-based programs for families and communities that can spur both immediate and long-term cost benefits. Early Advantages, a program component of Behavioral Health Services North, is the only home visiting program in Clinton County.

Laura Holzer

Program manager

Early Advantages

Behavioral Health Services North

Plattsburgh

Bridge from Plattsburgh
TO THE EDITOR: In reading in today's Press-Republican about the closure and other problems with the Champlain Bridge in Crown Point, it was interesting to see the number of politicians expressing concern for the plight of the bridge and those who use it.

While these politicians should be concerned about commuters and should be involved in getting the bridge repaired and open, one wonders where they've been all these years when the bridge's maintenance was either insufficient or delayed. Further, one could wonder why seemingly none of these politicians are as vocal about providing convenient, cost-effective transportation for residents further north on Lake Champlain.

According to WPTZ, over 3,500 people use the Champlain Bridge daily. When I asked, Lake Champlain Transportation Co. said approximately 2,000 vehicles daily use the ferry crossing at Cumberland Head. Most vehicles contain a driver and passenger, so the actual figure is probably closer to 4,000 people per day — more than the Champlain Bridge. Given these figures, why is a bridge warranted at other locations but not at Plattsburgh? Why is it that this crossing, having the potential to carry the highest number of vehicles of all crossings, doesn't have a bridge?

I've previously questioned local and state representatives about placing a bridge at this very busy Cumberland Head crossing but none were willing to provide any information of substance nor would any give an opinion about building this bridge. The approach road to the LCTC ferry dock is already in place so the approach to a bridge is then in place as well.

Why aren't our elected officials able to provide some forward momentum to get a bridge built? At this time, it seems that no politician will do or say anything in promotion of a bridge from Cumberland Head. It would be refreshing to see our local media conduct an in-depth investigation about building a bridge connecting our two states.

Steve Graf

Plattsburgh

Tournament helped
TO THE EDITOR: The North Country Cancer Fund Group held its second annual golf tournament at the North Country Golf Course in Rouses Point. Our non-profit organization raises money in a variety of ways to help people who have cancer in the North Country. This past year, we were able to give financial assistance to help ease the burden of at least 20 families experiencing cancer.

We would like to extend our thanks to the following businesses and individuals who contributed to this golf event. Our utmost gratitude goes to Plattsburgh Distributing, Geoffrey's Pub, Mold Rite, Treadwell Bay Marina, Casella Waste Management, Concrete Building Supply, Samples, One Step Ahead, Budweiser, Albany-Scott Coleman, Bluff Point Golf Resort, North Country Golf Club, Lashway's Meat Market, Ground Round, Best Western, Lake Placid Howard Johnson's, Ronnie's Michigans, Dannemora Ford, Curtis Lumber, Green Room, Chazy's Lion's Club, Woodworks, Richard's Grocery, Garrand's Nissan, Cadyville Gulf, Chase's Convenience Stores and Dukes Dinner.

Also, TD Banknorth, Northeast Irrigation & Landscaping, Church Oil, Bobby's Lounge, Crowley-Robin Weeden, Store Tavern, Bazzano's Pizza, Gordon Oil, Weather Cock Bar & Restaurant, Art LeFevre and family, CJ Madonna, Ed and Bev DuBray, Steve and Nancy LeFevre, Tom and Barb Douglas, Peggy Rabideau, Rodney Provost, Mike and Cheryl Dodds, Steve and Carol Carpenter, Bill Tedford, William Meconi, Jane Pecore, Kneucraft Jewelers, Bluff Point Golf Resort, and Adirondack Golf Club.

Also, Brown Funeral Home, Big Sal's Pizza, Klipper Korner, Caron Electric & Motorcycles, Cantwell Law Firm, Knight Automotive, Dame Motorsports, Cumberland 12, Yando's Big M, J Hogan Refrigeration, Airborne Speedway, Buck's Discount, CLB Collectibles, Champlain Subway, Jeffords Steel & Engineering, American Legion Post 912, Martin & Novotny Wealth Management, and Finney Sports. Our apologies if we inadvertently left anyone off this list. We thank you.

We would especially like to thank all the golfers who participated and the volunteers that graciously helped out. We're looking forward to next year's tournament, which will be held in June 2010.

Steve LeFevre

Tom Douglas

And the NCCF Committee

Program rewarding
TO THE EDITOR: The Plattsburgh High School German-American Partnership Program owes a great deal of thanks to the North Country community for the many generous donations received during the Sept. 19 city street-corner drive held at the intersections of Georgia-Pacific and Beekman/Cornelia streets.

Plattsburgh High School and 21 PHS students are currently hosting German teenagers for three weeks and will in turn stay with these same teens and attend KGS Rastede High School for three weeks in April 2010 as part of the PHS-GAPP school exchange. GAPP Alumni Ms. Anne Winterkorn is thanked for her very generous contribution to our city street drive. We also thank North Bowl Lanes for accommodating our PHS-GAPP fundraising activity Saturday, Sept. 26 and providing space and services to 35 German and American GAPP students.

Many thanks and much appreciation are due to the PHS-GAPP 1987-2008 alumni host families and students who have contributed to our GAPP Scholarship & Travel Costs Fund which permits us to help financially limited students participate in this program.

And, finally, we thank Mayor Kasprzak for hosting our German guests at City Hall, Jerry McGovern and Lois Clermont of the Press-Republican for offering them a tour of the newspaper plant, and City Historian Jim Bailey for making it possible to visit the Macdonough Monument.

PHS-GAPP greatly appreciates the support of the community, North Bowl Lanes and the previously mentioned people which enables us to offer our GAPP students opportunity to experience a foreign culture, language, business and educational system while living as a family member with an American or a German family. It is our goal to plant the seeds of international friendship via the young people of the world, and we thank all who contribute to this effort.

Jean Seeber

PHS-GAPP advisor

Plattsburgh



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