Goodbye to a pair of Plattsburgh icons:?Angie and Addie
Condolences go out to the families of Dr. Angelo Mariana and Addie Shields, two Plattsburgh community icons who passed away last weekend. Their presence, commonly found along the banks of the Saranac River, will be greatly missed. Doc “Angie” Mariana retired after a long career as a music professor at Plattsburgh State, but he remained a regular contributor to the Champlain Valley music scene. I remember Doc best from the days we shared casting for salmon and brown trout at the mouth of the Saranac River in Plattsburgh. Short in stature, but strong of heart, Doc could cast a fly with the best of them. He always amazed me with his stamina to remain in the cold, hard flow of the Saranac after nearly all the other anglers had left. He knew the river well, understood the fish he sought and was always willing to share his information with anyone that asked. Addie Shield possessed a comparable knowledge of the river and its rich history.
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