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TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the fifth-graders at Keeseville Elementary School, we would like to thank Sandy Senecal, the supervisor of the Town of AuSable, and Gerry Morrow, the supervisor of the Town of Chesterfield, for allowing our students to meet with them on the 13th of November.

As part of their preparation for the fifth-grade Social Studies exam, the students always learn about local government. We took a walking tour to the two town offices and met with each town supervisor. Both supervisors were gracious enough to take time out of their busy schedules, talking with the students about the role local government plays in our community. The students learned more from them about their local government in an afternoon than we could have taught them in a week.

Tim Butler

Fifth-grade teacher

Keeseville Elementary School

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TO THE EDITOR: 'Tis the season to be thankful for all of the year's blessings. And I am particularly thankful for all the good-hearted volunteers that make Plattsburgh community meals work.

On the first Wednesday of the month the Presbyterians prepare the meal at Trinity. Second Wednesday meal, one of our parishioners Mike Lynch and congregants from the Assembly of God, the next week members of the Unitarian Church do the meal. I cook the fourth Wednesday, St. Peter's feeds every Monday night under the direction of Mark Bennet and Doris, while the Salvation Army offers lunch every day.

Volunteers from the Methodist Church coordinate the Interfaith Food Shelf that helps families get good food into their homes. At Trinity, we are getting set to offer a meal on Saturday night after the first of the year. We need volunteer groups that would give of their time on a Saturday night once a month to provide a community meal. In the years past the Peru Community Church has served one Saturday night per month with other groups like Senior classes, Girl Scouts and Sodexo and the crew from Samuel Ds.

Plattsburgh is a community that pulls together to help others. Any person or group that wishes to help feel free to call 561-2424 and we will get you on board.

Frank Pabst

Plattsburgh