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2010 ceremony – Dennis Hulbert photo 

Beekmantown – On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, a memorial ceremony will take place at the Culver Hill Historical Park located on State Rt. 22, 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte. 374. On September 6, 1814, a large British army numbering in the thousands marched through Beekmantown on their way to occupy the Village of Plattsburgh. In an attempt to slow that advance, a small American force consisting of regular army and militia made a stand behind stonewalls on the rise of land known as Culver Hill. What ensued was a short but very intense skirmish that resulted in several dead and wounded, including the leading British officer, Lt. Col. James Willington.

Gary VanCour, Town Historian, stated, “At this annual ceremony, we recognize the dedication and sacrifices on both sides of this conflict which happened so long ago. This year will be somewhat different in that we will be conducting it according to NYS Health Guidelines. Therefore, masks are required as well as proper social distancing. Everyone’s understanding is greatly appreciated.” The ceremony is open to the public and parking is available in the park.

This event is co-sponsored by the Town of Beekmantown and the 1814 Commemoration, Inc.

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September 1, 2020

To the Citizens of Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties:

Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties are great places to live and raise a family.  I have said this for years and continue to believe it.  Part of what makes this a great place to live is the people here.  There is a great sense of community here.  People genuinely care about each other.  We are a friendly lot and we still have a lot of the small-town values here.  We are a giving people here.

I have seen close the various organizations that United Way supports.  Adirondack Community Action Program, Citizen Advocates, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, JCEO, RSVP, Literacy Volunteers, YMCA, and the Senior Citizens Council to name a few.  Whether you know it or not, almost all of us have been touched by one of the organizations that United Way supports.

Now I know that the economy on a national level is unsettled and even here we are feeling the effects of the slowdown.  However, as one person once told me, a crisis is never scheduled.  No one schedules to out of work or to get sick.  A youth does not wait until times are good to get involved in a gang or to need help with homework.  Our senior citizens would prefer not to need Meals on Wheels.  At times like we are in now is when the services of a lot of the programs we support are needed most.  As we look to cut back on some things, I hope that United Way is not one of them.  In fact, it is time to step up and increase your contribution or make that first one.  This is money that stays in Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties, goes to Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties agencies, benefiting Clinton, Essex, & Franklin Counties residents.  We need your contributions and we need you to encourage those around you to contribute as well.  Please, help me in my march around the county and support our community by supporting the United Way.  For more information, please contact me or Kathy Snow, at 518-563-0028, or visit the United Way website at www.unitedwayadk.org or your contribution can be mailed to 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY  12901.

If you have made your contribution thank you!  Rest assured your dollars will be wisely used to change lives right here in Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties.

James Monty

Supervisor, Town of Lewis

Essex County

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