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I Page 4 Gouverneui Tribune Press Friday, August 21,2009 ( —C editorial page )—v tribune $res» The Gouvemeur Tribune Press (USPS) 640-300 is published, every Friday by Gouvemeur Tribune Press, Inc., 74 Trinity Avenue Gouvemetir, New York 13642 Subscription rate: $35 per year Periodicals: postage paid at Gouvemeur, N.Y. Postmaster: send address changes to: Gouvemeur Tribune Press, Inc., 74 Trinity Ave., Gouvemeur, N.Y M. Dan McClelland -Publisher Dick Sterling - Editor/General Manager Bobbi Jenne - Circulation/Billing Lisa LaVancha - Advertising Representative Sandy Wyman - Reporter (315) 287-2100 Editorial... NNY no place for political games The seat for the 23 rd U.S. Congressional seat will soon be up for grabs and the BS that we've grown accustomed to during recent special elections has already started. And, believe me... it's going to get a lot worse before a candidate is elected to serve'in the seat held for the past 16 years by John McHugh. Mr. McHugh has been selected by President Obama as our next Secretary of the Army, but that nomination is being held up because two Kansas politicians (Senator Sam Brownback and Senator Pat Roberts) don't like the President's policies... of course that has nothing to do with John McHugh... but anything to mess up the process has become part of the process itself. Suddenly political spin doctors, bloggers and so- called experts from the left, right and middle are beginning to take shots at John McHugh... which is strange, considering nobody really noticed he was doing a bad job until the appointment was announced. So just who is running for the seat? According to my e-mail reports, which I receive several of every single day, we've got a Republican who acts more like a Democrat. That same Republican is not being endorsed by Conservatives... because she happens to have her own opinions on some issues... and they don't follow those that have been etched in stone by the Rush Limbaugh's of the world. We have a Democrat who is not really a Democrat... he's a registered Independent. But he was chosen from a list of Democratic candidates to run for the office... I guess they didn't really care what party he belongs to. The Conservatives have also chosen a candidate... but they seem more concerned about getting those on the national Republican scene involved in the race by \seeing what they can do\ about the process that was used to select the Republican candidate. Are you still with me? The process that was used to nominate a candidate for the Republican line on the special election ballot really wasn't that complicated... the district includes all or part of 11 Upstate counties. The chairpeople from those counties gathered to choose a candidate. Ballots were submitted. The field was narrowed down until a unanimous choice was made... Dede Scozzafava was announced as the candidate of choice... but wait j ust a |minute! • J The Conservatives don't like Dede... in fact; there are people in her own party who suddenly think that she may not be the best choice. | They plan on taking the issue to the national leaders. After all, why in the hell should a candidate be chosen by use of a system that involves voting for a candidate... Rafter all, the people who really matter... even though they don't live in the North Country, or, in the case of some, •even know where it is... should decide these things. . { After all... what do the people who live \up there\ (know about anything! These decisions need to be made Jin Albany, New York and Washington DC. \ Conservative party Chairman Michael Long said that (Dede is \the Bernie Madoff of New York politics.\ \ Mr. Long feels that the selection of a candidate Jshould be based on Conservative views and values... hot ion what those who actually know the candidate decide. \ He complained that the 11 committees that chose pede selected the candidate most likely to win... and jdidn't base their selection process on the candidate that .was \most principled.\ He said that name recognition and ;the fact that she was the candidate that would probably .\get the most'votes should not have been a determining {factor... ', So I'm guessing a candidate with little or no \experience would be a far better choice than a veteran .^politician that has already proven that they can win and, »more importantly, can represent those who voted them 'into office. Are these people nuts? Do they actually read the , garbage that they send to their supporters? Are they so ; caught up in their own party crap that they have totally * forgotten how the political process works? * I think that most of us who actually live in this area | feel that Dede looks out for our best interests. And if she 1 happens to have opinions concerning the right to choose, > and rights for gays, does that really mean that she will not 1 do her best to make sure that we're not forgotten by the \ political process. She has a right to her opinion... so do 1 we... so does everyone else. I would much rather she ! voice her opinion than hide behind the philosophical 1 positions of her party. ; So who are the three candidates that have been > endorsed by their particular party for the potential special '^election: £* Dede Scozzafava (Republican), Gouvemeur, A « member of the New York State Assembly and former h mayor of Gouvemeur. % Bill Owens (Independent-Selected by .the Democratic % party), Plattsburgh, a partner in a law firm. i Doug Hoffman (Republican chosen as the * Conservative candidate), Lake Placid, owns 13 business £ ranging from accounting firms to auto repair shops. * One day after the special election has been decided I the party leaders from Albany and New York will slither £ back to their hometowns and look after the needs of their j constituents... and Dede, Mr. Owens or Mr. Hoffman, will » do the same. * We've already started to see and hear the attack on 5 Ms. Scozzafava begin. Her brother, Thomas, has certainly ,* been in the headlines concerning his business ventures 3 over the past several months. | Dede said that she has previously stated any | connections she may have had with those interests and is b ready to \take on anyone who wants to talk about it,\ she t said recently, JJ Whenever this special election is scheduled we need g to do what we've done in the past... we need to listen to A the words that the candidates are saying, and not those | that the political party big shots are trying to stuff down f| our throats. w . In the end the people we need to be concerned about * the most are us. We need to support a candidate that is £ focused on what's good for Northern New York, and tone *!out the nonsense that big money politics thinks we need {•Itohear! »-& -<Dic£ SterCing By Sandy Wyman Datolln* August of 1930 Novel acts planned for Gouvemeur Fair One of the most novel attractions yet booked by the Gouvemeur Fair management was an announcement this week when the secretary's office reported the engagement for one exhibition on Wednesday, August 20 of the Massena Boxing Boys. These boys have entertained the fans in Watertown, Syracuse, Utica and several other cities during the past two years and have always proved to be the biggest feature of any program. They come here under the direction of Father J.M. Bellamy of Massena widely known throughout the state for his brilliant ability as a leader in scientific sports training and likewise for his prominence in the activities of the American Legion where he has rendered distinguished service and served as Chaplain, of the State Department for one year. There are 22 boys in his boxing troop and they range in age from six to twelve years. These boys are all members of St. Mary's Parochial School at Massena. The boys are all Americans, born of Polish, German, French, Hungarian, Spanish, Chinese, Slavish, Canadian, Dutch, Irish, German-Polish, Rumanian and Indian parents. Still another addition to the entertainment program is the engagement of the great aeronaut Walter Jewel who is scheduled to thrill the crowds on Friday with h is sensational bursting Bomb Balloon act. The balloonist on leaving the earth in incased in a big black bomb that trails smoke behind it from a long fuse. On reaching 3,000 feet, the aeronaut is blown out of the bursting bomb and descends to earth in red, white and blue parachutes! Of the many departments for fair exhibits that of the Grange seems to top all others and the interest this year in the popular department surpasses anything yet shown during the seven years of its existence at the fair. Twelve St. Lawrence County Granges have entered the competition this year and will strive to win the coveted prizes of $ 124, $ 115 and $100 as the first three premiums with $75 being awarded to all worthy exhibits. The granges that will _Jle nt y • ••• baseball place exhibits are Wintoop! matches, $4,000 in purse DeKalb, Macomb, Russell, ™™y for horse races and Edwards, Heuvelton, Richviile, West Hermon Children's Day is Tuesday, August 19 where all kids Kicnvilie, west neimuii, f , _ ._ Gouvemeur, Kendrew and undo the.age of 12 are Scotch Bush. admitted free. 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DODDS, Smit»n f\rt ftettitetM ptrillirj O.C.BALBW1X GI».W.I'AH;fi3ut tA.UI»WW W. 5, COR^IK Tribune-Press Letters to the Editor... Treasure Island was well worth the trip! To the Editor, How long has it been since you enjoyed a terrific afternoon or evening seeing 52 children, ages 5-16, present a wonderful stage performance of \Treasure Island\ conceived and written by Jim Caron, music and lyrics by Jim Caron and Michael McGill, directed by Beth Bronner, stage crew Cassie Savage and Matt O'Donnell and Long Jane Silver portrayed by Kerri Heidicamp. Let me tell you, for this grandmother-aged Mayor of Gouvemeur it was something to behold! Can you imagine producing a \Broadway Show\ with 52 youngsters in \Homecoming\ was terrific To the Editor, Kerri and I would like to say how much we appreciate, the article in the Tribune Press and all involved in our \homecoming.\ The response to our seafood was unbelievable! We promise to have more exotic food items when we return to the Gouvemeur and St. Lawrence County Fair in 2010. It was both an exciting and emotional time to be greeted by so many old friends and neighbors. The fair board welcomed us with open arms; what a great job they did this year with Coleman Brothers. See you in 2010! Dick & Kerri Rose K & D Seafood Satsuma Florida Cheers to A-Bay band To the Editor, Last week I attended the Gouvemeur and St. Lawrence County Fair on Wednesday, which was Band Day, with the Firemen's Parade featured in the evening. I enjoyed both events. Those involved with organizing the events did a great job. The Alexandria Bay Central School sent a small group to participate. They were made up of junior high school students, 12 in total, but they proved to be a good group of very interested kids. There were two flag twirlers, two color guard and eight instrument players. This small group did a nice performance, which was enjoyed by all in attendance... they received a standing ovation! It did my heart good to see this much applause and hear the loud cheers from the audience. It made me proud that I am a citizen of St. Lawrence County. A band and parade supporter Richard Moore Gouvemeur just four days? That is exactly what the folks from the Missoula Children's Theatre International Tour group did. The idea of such a project for the Gouvemeur Recreational Center was presented to Casey Canell and the Village Board by Marilyn LaPierre, who was familiar with the theatre group and the wonderful way they worked with children. The Board was enthusiastic, gave Casey and Marilyn the go-ahead to get the show on the road. •Marilyn quickly involved Karen Brungard and pianist, Beth Ann Johnson. The Edwards-Knox School was secured for rehearsals and shows since Gouvemeur school is under renovation. A bus was secured for transportation of the children from Gouvemeur to Edwards and try-outs and rehearsals began on Monday, August 10, for the command performance on Saturday, August 15. Sponsors were found, Edwards-Knox opened it's doors to children from Gouvemeur and surrounding areas, the food service personnel fed the group each day, the custodial staff was there for all kinds of help and, of course, E-K's superintendent. Sue Kelly was terrific. I am alerdngyou all now. This theatre group will be coming back to Gouvemeur next summer to present a different performance with a cast of talented children from our village, town and areas surrounding. If I were you I would get my child's name on the list of performers and get your name on the list for an advanced ticket. What a wonderful opportunity to see our young folks at their best, Yo. Ho Ho, as Long Jane Silver would say, and a pat on the back to each and every one who participated in any way to make this anexperience these children will never forget. Dorothy Vorce Mayor Gouvemeur WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? (k= =J UNDER-ENFORCED! Jim Backus, from Star Lake, a long time employee at Ferguson Printing, Gouvemeur, and a talented cartoonist, provided us with this piece concerning laws that aren't always enforced. The five Jim pointed out were: Cell phone use by driver, no seat belt, obsolete yard sale sign, no bike helmet and a dog running loose... leash law violation. (Editor's note)...I agree with Jim on four... but try driving without a seat belt... I learned that mistake the hard way! Letters to a Home Town Spontaneous Combustion By Angel Thompson-Georges The lead line of an article must be carefully crafted. The first paragraph is essential; it has to leave the reader wanting more, otherwise they won't bother reading on, As readers we have come to expect that headlines are often melodramatic splash. It is in the first few sentences we test for true substance. It took just moments of scanning to find a few gems. From the New York Post: \A wheelchair-bound Queens man says he can't get the White Castle Slyders he loves because a Long Island facility doesn't have adequate handicapped access...\ From the New York Daily News: \The cat was entitled to weekly visits to the grooming salon. The dog got a $12 million trust.\ From the Gouvemeur Tribune: \Spontaneous combustion in fresh hay may have been the cause of a huge fire late Monday night...\ WTio can resist reading on when you are promised further details of White Castle Slyder deprivation, pets pampered from beyond the grave and spontaneous combustion! Who can help but notice where the true substance is? As much as I love the chance to poke fim at our own Dick Sterling for falling prey to the temptation of sensationalist journalism to sell copies of'the' Tribune through the conspicuous use of the term spontaneous combustion, I can't do it. He was doing what we count on him to do and the Tribune to provide, reporting on local news with a local flare. Included in the article were details that are important to this audience but outsiders might find trivial. There was a list of the 14 locaj fire departments that either helped to fight the blaze or were on standby. It was noted that the livestock not only survived, but area farmers helped ensure that they were safely transported to another farm in time for morning milking. These details remind us of the strength and resilience of the community. In the back pages of the past few editions of the Tribune there has been an ad seeking local reporters. I would apply for the job, but I live a little far to commute. To whoever lands the job, I offer this unsolicited advice: Know your audience. Sensationalism sells the impersonal to the masses, a technique that many news outlets are falling back on to survive. The Tribune is unique and still around because it is supported by those in and from the community, not the masses. If you take the job; be sure to report the details that your cousin who just went away to college would want to hear. If you are searching for a story, consider What the local troops deployed want to be reminded of about home. If you are not sure what to ask in an interview, stop in at Jumbos before you go and ask the waitress what she'd like to learn. And if you are at a loss on how to start that first sentence, the term \spontaneous combustion\ is a sure way to catch the eye. I hope this letter has found you and yours in good spirits and good health. Until I write again...
