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COLONIE — U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson took steps this week toward running for governor of New York State in 2018.

Last week, the Congressman officially established a Gibson For New York committee to explore a bid for governor, which allows fundraising efforts to begin in support of his potential candidacy.

Feb. 16, emails titled “Together We Can Win” were sent out by GibsonForNY.com seeking donations from people across the state. The messages, signed by Chris Gibson,

cite that change is needed in New York State and describe what he would do as governor.

A week earlier, Gibson held a press conference at Albany International airport, answering questions from the media about why he might run for Governor.

Gibson was elected in 2011 to represent the 20th Congressional District, representing Warren, Essex, Washington, Saratoga and six other counties. Despite having his home district moved southward due to lawmakers’ gerrymandering, he has retained broad support from residents of the region. About a year ago, Gibson announced he was resign>> Story Continued | pg. 18

L.G. Winter Carnival offers family fun regardless of weather LAKE GEORGE — Temperatures plunged well below zero in the village on Saturday Feb. 13, which meant the hardiest souls participated in the outdoor activities of Lake George Winter Carnival that weren’t canceled due to the frigid weather.

Though there were parking spaces available on Canada Street Saturday — unheard of during the typical editions of the popular winter festival — those that

dared to brave the cold were making the best of it, and having a lot of fun.

Sean Quirk, owner of King Neptune’s Pub, was on hand greeting guests at his restaurant as the booths filled up for indoor family-oriented activities.

“It’s not a bust,” he said of the smaller than normal turnout.

Children’s events went on as scheduled, with a movie playing in the restaurant’s upstairs area, as well as face painting, arts and crafts and a PlayDough station.

Zumba dancing was a hit for two Carnival attendees, Krystal Winters, 7, and Kylie Morgan, 8.

“My favorite was dancing on the dance floor. It was a lot of fun,” Krystal said, her face decorated with an extravagant butterfly painting. Morgan had chosen an equally impressive cat mask to adorn her face. Amanda Wescott of The Art Bucket had created the art.

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In addition to nominations for Citizen and Business of the Year, the Chamber is looking for input and feedback from its members on additional services, new events, speakers and other member benefits.

For further information contact Michael Wescott, Warrensburg Chamber Administrative Assistant, at 623-2161 or info@warrensburgchamber.com.

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Krazy Downhill Derby spurs crazy idea for towns

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But then again, he technically had a head start, and as Leggett pointed out, the competing sleds are supposed to be new each year.

The repeat appearance of the Rotary Rocket would disqualify them as real winners.

Attendants got in on the laughs, as well, as Simpson recalled hearing from a friend: “(Leggett) won the election by three votes, you just beat him by three inches.”

Joking aside, the event inspired an idea for Simpson.

“I thought we should make a real contest, with a real trophy,” he said, suggesting the winning town would hold the prize and attempt to reclaim it the following year.

His idea? “Maybe tug-of-war.”

Leggett’s idea? “I suggested scrabble.”

About 100 people were estimated to have shown up for the event. Taking top honors was Paul Matson, of Garnet Signs, piloting his helicopter sled.

Those in attendance participated in basket raffles, enjoyed warming up in the on-site building, dined on a continental breakfast and hot dogs and chili for lunch.

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CHESTERTOWN — Horicon Supervisor Matt Simpson and Chester Supervisor Craig Leggett flew down Dynamite Hill over the weekend, part of the annual Krazy Downhill Derby.

Their craft, known as the Rotary Rocket, made it’s third appearance at the event, sponsored by the Chestertown Rotary. The vehicle is considered the “pace setter” and rightfully so, said Leggett.

“Dynamite Hill started with the Rotary and the town about 53 years ago,” said Leggett.

“The Rotary has always played a big part,” he said, of the continued success of the hill.

Saturday, the two supervisors piled into that traditional vessel.

“He sat in the back and was the brake man and did all the steering. All I did was squeeze the horn and wave to people,” said Simpson of their trek down the hill Later, it would occur to Simpson that since he was in the front of the sled, he technically crossed the finish line first, and declared a tongue-in-cheek victory for Horicon over Chester.

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Cub Scouts’ renaissance with new pack in Warrensburg

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WARRENSBURG — Scouting is undergoing a revival in Warrensburg, due to local parents’ renewed interest in the activity.

Cub Scout Pack 6031 has reorganized after a hiatus of several years, and 19 children are now involved, according to pack committee chair Erin Connolly of Warrensburg.

Connolly, an Art teacher at North Warren Central School, and her partner Mark McGrath were among those who spearheaded the revival of Cub Scouts in the Warrensburg area beginning last fall.

Pack 6031 serves children attending Warrensburg Elementary School. In the future, membership may expand to outlying communities, Connolly said.

First through fifth graders are involved in the Cub Scout pack, with five dens accommodating scouters of each respective grade.

The volunteer den leaders are responsible for the enthusiastic response to cub scouting, said Connolly.

Bridgette Carpenter is the leader of the Tiger den for first graders; leader; Nick Fisher leads the Wolf den for second graders; Ron Zarczynski is the leader of the Bear den for third graders, and Mark McGrath serves as the leader of the Webelos, for fourth and fifth graders. He also serves as Cubmaster of the pack.

Den meetings are held regularly at First United Methodist Church in Warrensburg.

Connolly credited Pastor Stephen Andrews for his work in reviving scouting locally.

So far this year, the cub scout groups have taken various hikes including scaling Hackensack Mountain, and learned traditional

scouting skills and customs.

Also, they created ornaments for the Warrensburg town Christmas tree, and participated in holiday caroling alongside the local Girl Scouts.

The Webelos and Bears participated in an overnight camp-out in January, staying in a cabin at Camp Wakpominee.

More recently, they fashioned miniature wooden race cars and competed in the scouts’ traditional Pinewood Derby.

The Cub Scouts’ annual Blue and Gold Banquet, at which all pack members are recognized for their accomplishments, is to be held Wednesday Feb. 24, Connolly said.

Later this spring, the Arrow of Light ceremony — which recognizes Webelos scouts moving up to Boy Scouting — is to be held.

“These events are a celebration of scouting,” she said.

Connolly said the resurgence of scouting in the area is due to the enthusiasm and activism of both the scouts and adults involved.

“We have an awesome group of dedicated parents who really invest time in their kids,” she said. “The boys are all unique, working hard and accomplishing a lot — and when they come together collectively, they amaze me.”

To get involved in Cub Scout Pack 6031, call Erin Connolly at: (716) 983-7094, or Mark McGrath at: (585) 969-0068.

“People interested in scouting are more than welcome to contact us,” Connolly said.

ABOVE: Cub Scouts of Pack 6031 based in Warrensburg prepare a fire during a recent winter campout at Camp Wakpominee in Fort Ann. Due to the work of parents and enthusiasm of their children, Cub Scouting has been restored in Warrensburg after an absence of several years.

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Beaty okay with move to hire administrator Unhappy with answers from other officials

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QUEENSBURY — Warren County Supervisors are moving ahead with an effort to fill the soon-to-be-vacant seat of County Administrator Paul Dusek, despite a request, and some support from the board’s Personnel and Finance Committee, to hold off on hiring.

Queensbury Supervisor at-Large Doug Beaty initially proposed a six-month hold on filling the spot, but reduced the moratorium to 90-days after committee discussion. The measure failed by a 7-4 vote.

Following the meeting, Beaty was not unhappy with the results, confident, he said, the board could still move forward properly if members take time conduct a nationwide search and vet the candidates properly.

The reaction of others during the meeting, however, he said was contrary to that belief.

“Partly what came out of the meeting is that (Thurman Supervisor Evelyn) Wood and (Hague Supervisor Edna) Frasier acted like the Armageddon was coming if no one was in place,” he said.

Beaty said he disagrees as he is confident in the abilities of JoAnn McKinstry, assistant to county administrator, in the interim.

Horicon Supervisor Matt Simpson voted against holding off on a search and hire process, noting it could take six months

Fender bender leads to aggravated DWI for North Creek man QUEENSBURY — A North Creek man faces several charges, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, following an incident in the Price Right Plaza parking lot, adjacent to Toys R Us in the Town of Queensbury.

At 11:11 a.m. Saturday, Kenneth E. McDermott, 53, was operating a 2008 Chevy Van when he backed into a vehicle being operated by Kelly E. Lynburner, 39, of Glens Falls, according to the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

McDermott was subsequently found to be intoxicated, and registered a 0.19 percent blood alcohol content. McDermott was charged with aggravated DWI for having a BAC

on its own to find the right candidate. He agreed with Beaty that the county could manage in the meantime.

“We have a great team of people, a lot have offered to step up to the plate and do whatever is needed to continue to keep the county functioning,” he said.

The recent vacancy and hiring process to fill the County Attorney position was evidence to that, he said.

Beaty, frustrated with parts of the meeting once it had concluded.

“I asked a simple question. I asked, ‘Don’t we have a succession plan?’ And I wish I’d had the policy in front of me then,” he said.

What Beaty discovered after the meeting was the county’s policy states: “The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors shall be the acting County Administrator in the event of the County Administrator’s absence from the County or inability to perform and exercise the powers and duties of the office for an extended period.”

In an email to Board Chairman Kevin Geraghty following this discovery, Beaty wrote, “I was a little disappointed you did not speak up at the committee meeting knowing you would be the person replacing any short term openings in the County Admin. Position. Also found it odd that Mr. Dusek never said a word as I am sure he knows the succession plan.

No matter, you allowed Evelyn (Wood) and others to ramble on that the sky would fall and all plans would be scrapped because we have no-one in that position.”

To the full board, Beaty countered the idea that the posiabove 0.18 percent, the state threshold for the elevated DWI charge. McDermott was also ticketed for unsafe backing and operating without insurance. McDermott was released to appear in Queensbury Town Court at a later date.

Investigation and arrest by Patrol Officer Greg Dunn.

DWI, other charges for Johnsburg man JOHNSBURG — A traffic stop led to driving while intoxicated and felony aggravated unlicensed operation charges for a Johnsburg man early Saturday, Feb. 13.

Justin Persons, 41, was arrested after he was observed operating his vehicle on the wrong side of Peaceful Valley Road at approximately 1:15 a.m., according to the Warren County

tion would be hard to fill or need and immediate replacement.

“Some Supervisors have expressed concern that no-one will apply for the position. That is in my opinion is a crock of bull.

If we do the search CORRECTLY we will have amble qualified candidates step up,” he wrote, while comparing how a search in Lewis County to fill a county manager position was done.

“For the record, it is my understanding that Lewis county DID not rush, took around one year to fill the position (the chairman stepped in during that time frame) and got over 20 candidates from around the country to move to Lowville. Yes, you read that right ,Lowville in Lewis county. With what we have to offer as one of the most beautiful counties in the U.S. besides offering a great quality of life, we should have ZERO problem recruiting good candidates. It must be a NATIONWIDE search, and done correctly. Not just some local limited search,” he wrote.

In Lewis County, the search took several rounds and 10 months to complete, ending with the hiring of a candidate with decades of experience in the aviation and steel industries.

The full board next meets Feb. 19, where more discussion or an approval to advertise for the position could develop.

Beaty, in his email, voiced opposition to Dusek’s inclusion in the hiring process.

“Finally, I am against our current Administrator from having any input with the candidates unless we ask him too. As we all know, his performance has been tainted with the FBI, County and State report recommending charges could be brought forth as well as other questionable concerns,” he said.

Sheriff ’s Office.

Persons later submitted to a chemical breath test and was found to have a blood-alcohol content of 0.12 percent. In New York, DWI is charged when a BAC is found to be 0.08 or higher. Persons was additionally charged with operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating with a license which had been suspended due to a driving while ability impaired conviction in 2015. Persons was also found to have a bench warrant out of the Warrensburg Town Court.

Persons was remanded to the Warren County Jail and is to appear in Court at a later date. The arrest was made by Patrol Officer M.T. Fish.

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I remind you with an editorial staff of seven, a handful of freelance correspondents and a support staff of 48 north country residents we cover 36 school districts, more than a half dozen private schools, three higher education schools, 72 towns, villages, and city governments, and four county governments.

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ew York’s battle against heroin is back in the headlines with a pair of heavy-duty developments in the drug world.

Last week, the state announced plans to open a detox center and outpatient facility in Schuyler Falls, Clinton County.

Fighting addiction is tough enough. Doing so in a remote region with few services must be overwhelming. Once opened, the facility will be a gamechanger for tri-county residents seeking treatment to kick their addictions to all substances, not just heroin.

News of the center comes on the heels of a recently released report that determined the lack of treatment options is a huge roadblock for combating the plague of heroin addiction.

The drug does not discriminate. Deaths across all income levels and races have quadrupled since 2002.

The report, released after state assembly Republicans held hearings across New York, reveals widespread frustration with the epidemic from those on the frontlines.

Health care professionals, law enforcement officials, rehab providers, addicts and their loved ones all say monster truck-sized holes remain in public policy.

While heroin deaths have mushroomed — the uptick stems from a pharmaceutical industry gone amok — services, including rehab facilities and treatment programs, remain patchwork across the state.

“In some cases,” read the report, “parents said they had their children arrested just to get them into detoxification programs.”

Detoxing from opiates isn’t as simple as willpower, says the report.

Users describe agonizing flu-like symptoms — “right down to the marrow of your bones” — that can last up to 14 days.

But some insurance companies only pay for three days of treatment, which means addicts are being discharged at the height of their symptoms.

With relief just a quick shot away, dependence on the drug becomes a vicious cycle. Desperation often leads to petty crime. Incarceration follows.

So does death.

To address these and other issues, the report offers a number of solutions based on the premise that the key to staying clean requires three interworking components: Detoxification, rehabilitation and recovery.

While detox and rehab are imperative to getting clean, long-term aftercare programs are critical to prevent addicts from relapse, said the report.

But at present, each system is flawed: Hospitals are closing detox centers due to substandard Medicaid reimbursement rates. Insurance programs are often unwilling to pay for inpatient treatment programs, which in turn, have lengthy waiting lists (admissions to in-state programs jumped 17.8 percent between 2009 and 2014).

The report contains a number of possible solutions to ensure that these three components can work hand-in-hand.

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HowÊ manyÊ localÊ workersÊ doesÊ nursingÊ homeÊ employ?

To the Editor: So a few days ago, a local friend of mine, someone I consider to be an honorary good old boy since he’s been here a long time, asked me if I knew how many locals are being employed by our Elizabethtown nursing home facility, the Essex Center.

I told him that I had no clue and hadn’t really thought about it.

Since I had no clue, and he saw me thinking about it, he then asked me to

While a number of criminal justice solutions are also offered, the findings mark a significant milestone in the state’s acknowledgement that drug addiction is primarily a public health issue, not just a criminal one.

Buried in the report is a call for improved connections between correctional systems and addiction services so inmates can receive treatment while incarcerated.

Essex County is actually at the forefront of this policy.

It’s a little-known fact that the county partners with St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers to offer an innovative program at the Essex County Jail.

The program, spearheaded by chemical dependency counselor Dennis Furushima, has a participation rate of about 50 percent.

Once admitted, addicted inmates are examined by the medical department.

Following a screening process to determine eligibility, inmates then undergo detox. After the physical symptoms fade, Furushima engages in a number of therapeutic methods designed to get the addicts on the road to sustainable recovery.

Ideally, participation in the program will give inmates the life skills necessary to make them productive members of society.

The jury is still out on recidivism rates, said jail officials. But inmates and administrators alike say the program is a smash hit. While it is likely some addicts want to shave time off their sentences, admitted Furushima, in doing so, they’ll hopefully emerge with a set of internal motivators that will slow their appetite for destruction.

The course has also acted as a launchpad for inmates to get involved with other activities, including GED classes and a Bible study group, making their stint in the slammer not entirely a wasted effort.

The program is so popular, said Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting, that it has developed a national buzz among agencies and officials from across the country, including the Burlington-based federal defender who recently toured the facility.

Detoxification, rehabilitation and recovery.

Our homegrown providers right here in Essex County are providing better services to inmates than many licensed recovery providers across the state are providing to paid clients.

That speaks volumes to the compassion, dedication, commitment and forward-looking approach by all agencies involved.

For that, they should be commended.

The rest of the state should look to this partnership.

It’s one that needs to be emulated, and we’re lucky to have it.

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My friend and I would like to know, and perhaps others would be interested as well.

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To the Editor: The Moriah Chamber Of Commerce is kicking off its 2016 membership drive now. Your local chamber is critical to the area business community.

Our primary goal is to create a vibrant community in our town by strengthening our local economy, promoting our businesses and unique features of our community, representing the interest of business with government and developing community leaders.

2015 was a very successful year for the chamber.

Our first office administrator was hired and the Chamber’s office on Main Street in Port Henry was open for regular business hours.

Business membership increased by 24 percent.

The Labor Day Celebration hosted by the Chamber was a great success and included a parade with a record 46 participants, two sailboat regatta and an impressive fireworks display.

Champ Day returned in conjunction with Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Club’s Annual Rendezvous at The Port Henry Marina.

Local businesses were promoted with fliers to fishermen attending the many local fishing tournaments.

Ribbon cuttings for three businesses’ grand openings were held: Heather’s Cakes and Creations, The Baker’y, and Edgemont B+B. Packets were made available to newcomers moving into the area.

Why should you join the Moriah Chamber of Commerce?

As a business owner or as an individual, you will have opportunities to help shape your community by volunteering for events, working on a committee or networking with other local residents.

Business members will find the following benefits to chamber membership: Promotion of your business online through the Chamber’s website and social media as well as through in-person, phone, and email referrals; printed information and a brochure display are also available in the chamber office; new interactive chamber website (currently in development) offering a members only section and a business resource; member decals for display at your business showing you are a member and outdoor banners for your business which can be purchased through the Chamber; Networking opportunities with local business owners and community members; sponsorship opportunities throughout the year for local events.

As president of the Moriah Chamber of Commerce, I feel positive about new businesses moving into our area! With our beautiful lake, two marinas and two campsites, we have a lot to offer!

I see established local businesses growing. Please, join the Chamber, Together we can do this!

Yes, a lot has to be done. The Chamber is always open for new ideas and help. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 8, at The Chamber Office at 4 p.m.

Catherine Sprague, President, Moriah Chamber of Commerce Moriah

AÊ dayÊ of Ê Ò sorrowÊ andÊ sadnessÓ

To the Editor: About two weeks ago, there was again for me, a day of sorrow and sadness, for I have for years advocated the use of helicopters only for transport of cargo and weapons supply and not for transport of human beings.

The day was Jan. 16, and I believe that helicopters don’t fly. There is a sideways, mounted propeller on the tail section that prevents the contraption from spinning like a top.

How can a “training mission” under dangerous conditions off Hawaii’s coast, with the crash of two helicopters, result in the terrible loss of so many lives?

How can this be necessary?

It should be noted that all these silly “training missions” have been ordered by equally silly and unknown instructors. There was another training mission about a month ago off the east coast, also under dangerous conditions (night time and fog) in which all were lost.

Helicopters were involved in this loss.

On a different subject, but also on Jan. 16, it is important to note that congress, our representatives, were not influential when Barack Obama, by executive order, augmented the implementation of the Iranian nuclear deal.

We are fast approaching a one man rule.

The little that I can do is to be a “no war pro life” candidate who will run in opposition to either Elise the congresswomen Stefanik, or Charles the pretender Schumer.

Let me explain. For years, I have held the belief that the highest honor a man or woman could have is to hold, for 2 years, the office of U.S. Representative in Congress. Charles “The Pretender” Schumer has promised “to study” the Iran nuclear dal. By saying not much else, Charles Schumer pretends not be aware of the great similarity that exists with the emergence of Iran as the most powerful military nation in the Middle East relatively soon and the emergence of Nazi Germany, in early September 1939 as the most powerful military nation on the face of the earth at the time.

At that time, England did not stand a snowball’s chance in hell of any victory over Germany anyway.

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LentÊ dietÊ goodÊ forÊ bodyÊ andÊ spirit

To the Editor: This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry.

But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to

Christ. It helps reduce the risk of chronic disease, environmental degradation, and animal abuse. Dozens of medical reports have linked consumption of animal products with elevated risk of heart failure, stroke, cancer, and other killer diseases. A 2007 U.N. report named meat production as the largest source of greenhouse gases and water pollution. Undercover investigations have documented farm animals being beaten, caged, crowded, deprived, mutilated, and shocked.

Lent offers a superb opportunity to honor Christ’s powerful message of compassion and love by adopting a meat-free diet for Lent and beyond.

After all, it’s the diet mandated in Genesis 1:29 and observed in the Garden of Eden.

Our supermarket offers a rich array of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, as well as the more traditional vegetables, fruits, and grains. Entering “vegan recipes” in our favorite search engine offers more products, recipes and transition tips than we can use.

Able Jorgenson Ticonderoga

AmericaÊ isÊ great!

To the Editor: Republicans have done their best to give Americans a bleak picture about our country.

Trump and Cruz tell voters they want to make America “great” once again and want other countries to respect us. Those of us who think for ourselves know America is great and other countries do respect us.

As a person who has traveled throughout Europe, I have met people from several countries who have told me how much they admire America and our president. Many talked of how they would like to be Americans as they look up to our country.

We have the greatest freedoms and standards of living. Our military is beyond question and is better equipped and trained than any other. America is the most powerful nation on earth and the most respected.

If we were as weak as Republican candidates would have us believe, Americans would be speaking Russian or Chinese! Make no mistake these two great powers know they can only go so far as they fear and respect America’s might. We do have more work to do in providing health care and the ACA is a good start.

Our tax structure needs tweaking making the richest pay as do the middle class. American companies that use loopholes and headquarter in foreign countries to avoid taxes should face penalties. Companies that pay their fair share and treat employees with dignity should be rewarded. If Congress did a lick of work these things could be done in a single session.

To Trump, Cruz, Rubio and the other Republican candidates, I say stop putting my country down. America is now and will always be the greatest nation God created.

Gary P. Guido Ticonderoga

TiÊ andÊ MoriahÊ areÊ twoÊ greatÊ footballÊ teams!

To the Editor: Two great teams. Both are well-coached and loaded with all-stars.

Each team beat the big three Peru, Saranac Lake and Beekmantown in the same year. Moriah went 8-0 and Ti, 7-1. Both teams boasted great offenses and tough defenses. Moriah won Game One 28-6 and deserved to do so. The title game was a toss up throughout. It was a shame someone had to lose.

“Overtime? Wow!” It doesn’t get any better than that. Ti hangs on 6-0, then Ti proceeds to shut out its next four opponents, four counting Moriah.

Has that ever been done before? Ti outscored its five playoff opponents, 174-33.

Tioga was one of the best Class D teams to ever take the field. Their halfback set all kinds of state records, yet Ti could have won. Game was won with 16 ticks left on the clock. Coaching staffs from both schools did a tremendous job both on the field and off, with everyone showing a lot of class and good sportsmanship.

I would like to thank Gary Gray for all the time and effort he puts in with the guys who want extra work. He and his wife never missed a game. The extra workouts show on the field. “Remember failure to prepare is preparing to fail.”

Excellent job by both teams and awesome fans.

Marty Anderson Ticonderoga

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Little Bits Warm & Cold Columnist

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s it possible to be warm and cold at the same time?

I wrote this on Valentine’s Day. It was a warm day in my heart as I greeted that Sunday morning by sharing a card and a kiss with my wife of almost 42 years. I would refer to her as Catherine the Great, but Kaye would demur.

The temperature that day was cold enough to freeze your words if you tried to converse outside.

You would have to bring them inside to thaw in order to hear anything.

It was cold enough that if you had brass monkeys on the lawn, you brought them in as well. We needed that kind of silly humor last week when the thermometer bottomed near 30 below in some places. We didn’t dare to smile, or risk cracked lips.

Kaye dressed me in thick duds to keep the cold outside when I ventured to Saranac Lake on Saturday for a TV show at the Winter Carnival. There were many wags urging them to cancel the parade, but that wasn’t going to happen. It was shortened to keep the youngest marchers inside and to prevent damage to frozen lips on musical instruments. Still, it was a great time and I enjoyed the visit with family and friends.

When my audience sees the shaky videography, they will be treated to lovely scenes of sky and earth as I attempted to see through foggy glasses and a frosted screen. I suffered prickly facial skin at the palace and opted to slip on a strange-looking, but effective, full face mask when I recorded the parade. Double socks and thick long johns rounded out the cold weather garb and I was most grateful to Kaye for the outfit.

We live in a beautiful area that I enjoy through all the seasons but, as I nudge old age, the minus 20-something thermometer readings are less appealing. I suppose that’s the stuff of legends. If it weren’t for that, I would have been hard put to settle on a topic this week.

Meanwhile, back to Kaye and our toasty Morrisonville home.

We’ve had many good times throughout our decades together. We’ve also managed to survive weather conditions that are frightening even in retrospect.

We logged four-foot snowfalls and minus 40 degrees. There were frozen pipes and stuffing logs into the old wood stove.

We survived. We’re a hardy bunch. That’s what our granddaughter Kelly said when we walked out of her mother’s house to head for the parade. We’ll remain hardy for whatever the weatherperson brings us in the future.

Of course, at this stage in our lives, we take a respite in the sunny southland in the midst of winter just to improve our attitude.

We hope you also had a fine Valentine’s Day with somebody you love. Mine was delightfully warm right here with Kaye. How I love that woman.

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CHORALE REHEARSALS@ FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, TICONDEROGA.

Tuesday: 7:00 pm

Please join the Champlain Valley Chorale for their rehearsals for their spring Concerts. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday evening.

Details: 518-585-2273.

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PHOTOSHOW FEB. & CONTEST 26 Fri. OPENING RECEPTION@STONY CREEK LIBRARY, STONY CREEK. Friday: 7:00 pm

Featuring photographs from 25 area photographers. The theme is “Critters & Characters of the Adirondacks”. Come vote for your favorite photograph and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music.

Details: 518-696-5911.

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FEB. WINTER WONDERLAND 27 Sat. DINNER DANCE@EMA CLUB, TICONDEROGA.

Saturday: 5:30 pm

The Chilson Fire Department will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance. Along with dinner, dancing and music, there will be traditional raffles and mini-raffles with hundreds of valuable prizes. The dinner buffet will include salad, chicken and beef entrees, side dishes and tempting desserts! Proceeds benefit the Chilson Fire Department. Tickets are $15 per person.

Details & Tickets: 518-585-6823, 518-585-9133 or chilsonvfd@gmail.com.

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FEB. “MANAGING YOUR PRIVATE 23 WOODLOT”@ Tues.

DEC OFFICE, WARRENSBURG.

Tuesday: 7:00 pm

Toast marshmallows at the beach at 4:00 p.m. and then watch the Fireworks at 6:00 p.m.

Details: 518-240-0809.

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Forester Rich McDermott will provide information on how to define forest management objectives for your land and resources available to help meet your objectives; understanding the forest tax law; management techniques for native species and invasive species; and selecting seed sources for future regeneration.

Details: 518-623-1200.

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FEB. HOMEMADE LASAGNA 25 Thurs.

DINNER@ AMERICAN LEGION, TICONDEROGA.

FEB. CHICKEN & BISCUIT 20 Sat. DINNER@ MINERVA FIRE HOUSE, MINERVA.

Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hosted by Squadron 224 - The Sons of the American Legion. Menu includes: 3 Meat/4 Cheese Baked Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Roll with Butter and Dessert.

Donation is $13. Eat in, take out or local delivery are available.

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FEB. INDOOR BENEFIT 20 Sat. CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT@ MINEVILLE VFW, MINEVILLE.

Saturday: 10:00 am

Tournament to benefit the Lake Champlain Memorial Garden & Angel of Hope Project.

Details: Luci 518-572-6427 or 518-546-8272.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Carpe Diem

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was born and raised here. For most of my life, the Adirondacks have been my home. It’s because of this that I find myself consistently surprised when I meet others who have been here for just as long, yet we’ve never crossed paths. There are so many lives being lived parallel to your own. A single place can mean something different to so many people. For some, this place is one from which to escape. For others, it’s the place they escaped to.

To you, the reader, I want to say that it’s an honor to share this place with you. It snows a lot, and sometimes crazy things happen, but this place is ours. What we do here and what it will mean to us will be different, but I hope that you find your happiness here. And maybe – just maybe – our paths will cross somewhere along the way.

In the meantime, carpe diem.

On Feb. 20, Fuzzy Ducks in Morrisonville will host the 2016 Snowed In Festival. The allages metalfest will feature more than 10 groups from all around the Northeast, including regional favorites Sworn Enemy and Brick by Brick. With over 250 expected to attend, this event promises to be the biggest hardcore metal event of the year. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at 518booking.bigcartel.com. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m.

A concert by violinist Mari Black will be held at the Upper Jay Art Center on Feb. 26. Black, a multi-style violinist and champion fiddler, is rapidly building a reputation as one of the most dynamic young artists of her generation. Her energetic playing, engaging stage presence and commitment to bringing people together through music have made her a favorite with audiences across the country and around the world. A master of diverse musical styles and winner of several major international competitions, Black creates a performance that take listeners on a journey celebrating tradition and exploring new possibility in the dance-based music of Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Argentina, eastern Europe and the Americas. A $15 donation is suggested at the door.

A community exhibition titled “For the Love of Artists” will be displayed at ROTA Studios and Gallery in Plattsburgh from 2/20 – 3/12. An opening reception is planned for Feb. 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All pieces on display will be available for purchase. Donations to the gallery are encouraged.

Continuing their “Family Movie Sundays” series, Plattsburgh’s Strand Center for the Arts will screen the popular 2001 release, “Monsters Inc.” The movie will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children. For more information, call 518-563-1604.

Aubrey Haddard of Breakfast for the Boys will perform at Smoke Signals in Lake Placid on Feb. 20. Haddard is well-known for her powerhouse vocals, bluesy styling and tasteful, original melodies. Believing wholeheartedly that music is purely a human connection, the 21-yearold singer believes her voice is her personal contribution that she hopes to share with as many possible. Admission is free. Show starts at 9 p.m. For more info, call 518-523-2271.

What makes a movie great? David Reuther, founder of the Champlain Valley Film Society, will explore this question at the Whallonsburg Grange on Feb. 23. Reuther’s presentation is part of the Grange’s Lyceum series – a string of events that will work to present the history, evolution and significance of everyday things in an extraordinary way. Reuther’s “Six Movies”

WCS announce Pre-K enrollment WARRENSBURG — Residents of the Warrensburg Central School who have a child that will be four years old on or before Thursday, Dec. 1, are eligible to enroll in the Warrensburg Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2016-2017 school year. Parents or Guardians interested in having them participate in this program contact the Elementary School Office at 6239747 for registration information.

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will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

Writer Jigs Gardner will offer a presentation titled “Huck Finn and Friends” at the Paine Memorial Free Library in Willsboro on Feb. 20. Refreshments will be served, admission is free. The presentation begins at 2 p.m. To review the essays to be discussed in advance, visit the library at 2 Gilliland Lane. For more information about the library and Gardner’s event, call 518-963-4478.

The Pub in Ticonderoga will host the Adirondack Paint Party’s Paint and Sip on Feb. 20. The subject for this session is winter reflection. 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $25. Space is limited.

To reserve a seat, visit adirondackpaintparty.com.

Punk rock band Sobgoblin will perform with Gobhi at Gug’s in Glens Falls on Feb. 20. Kevin Gloss will open the show with a special tribute to David Bowie. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Saranac Lake’s BluSeed Studios will again offer an introduction to oil painting series lead by Nancy Brossard. She studied painting at the University of Wisconsin Madison and Milwaukee. Since moving to the Adirondacks, the painter has won numerous awards and has been recognized nationally for her work. The classes will run for three weeks, with a class every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. beginning on Feb. 23. A workshop fee of $150 will be collected upon registration and includes all instruction, paint and canvas. Participants are encouraged to bring brushes of their choice. All skill levels are welcome. To pre-register, contact admin@bluseedstudios.org or call 518-891-3799. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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By Pete DeMola

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PERU — As the kettle began to boil, a man rose from his seat, removed it from the burner and fixed a cup of Irish breakfast tea beside his wife, who puttered away at the counter.

A masonry heater, stocked twice per day with wood, filled the timber-frame house with a gentle heat. A pair of dogs lay underfoot. On a side table, a selection of local books and newspapers lay scattered.

The kitchen table offered a panoramic view of an apple orchard that cascaded down the valley. A pair of mountain ranges towered from each side, one in each state.

It’s a view that allows the occupants to experience “the rhythm of the seasons” — a sea of white in the spring; red orbs in the fall. Naked branches in the winter.

For Mike Derrick, who hopes to be the district’s next federal representative, the tranquility is a dramatic change of pace from his army career — albeit a fleeting one.

Derrick, 54, retired at the rank of colonel after serving for 28 years. He returned to the family homestead with his wife, Kathy, and pondered the next step.

Cashing in on his bonafides wasn’t an option, Derrick said. Neither was resting on his laurels.

But continuing to serve his country was.

Military service runs strong in the family.

Mike and Kathy, who is also a retired army colonel, raised four sons, two of which are serving active duty.

For Derrick, the concept of selfless service is a deeply-held ethic.

“It’s what we have done as a family,” he said.

Upon advice from his late father, Derrick mulled over entering the race to unseat incumbent Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), who was elected in November 2014.

It was a race that drew national media attention, not only because of its recent history — a 2009 special election for its precursor, NY23, became an early referendum on President Barack Obama — but also due to the starpower of Stefanik, who was quickly pegged by the GOP establishment as the party’s Next Big Thing™.

The Peru native pondered the decision for six months before formally declaring last July.

“It’s not exactly a calm, productive retirement,” Derrick said, expressing a trace of dry wit.

Derrick said Congress needs to revert to a body of citizen representatives.

“We’ve gotten away from people who lead for reasons other than their own advancement, power and influence,” Derrick said.

The candidate’s resume is sprinkled with equal parts academia and battlefield grit.

Derrick began his career in Korea. Stints in Europe and in Desert Storm followed, as did graduate degrees from Indiana University, which he put to work at West Point and Fort Leavenworth as a teacher.

The colonel later commanded battalions at Fort Carson that prepared troops for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. Prior to his

Mike Derrick, a retired army colonel, is running for the Democratic nomination for New York’s 21st Congressional District.

retirement, he led a missile defense wargame for US Strategic Command.

Now he’s back in Peru, spending his days crafting a campaign, assembling a staff, meeting with local officials and traversing the sprawling district in his Buick LaCrosse, which has logged 20,000 miles in the past seven months.

Colonels are the last rank in the army that retain a sense of direct control on the ground, said Derrick. After that, control tends to be exercised through subordinates, a process the candidate says often leads to detachment from day-to-day policy ramifications.

Derrick believes the skills applied through “small unit” leadership — like commanding a patrol of 12 guys in the DMZ through hairy conditions — can be translated to the civilian sphere in a political role.

The candidate, a self-proclaimed moderate Democrat, said the political center has spiraled out of control.

Federal legislation — budget bills and the

highway bill, for instance — are being assembled at the last minute, while other issues, like immigration, are being ignored by lawmakers completely for partisan reasons, he said.

“That should be a deliberate careful process over the course of months, not thrown together in a matter of days,” Derrick said.

Policymaking is not an abstract concept, said the candidate. The inability, or unwillingness, to plan ahead has real-life ramifications, like when soldiers are awaiting orders once the new fiscal year rolls around and a spending plan hasn’t been approved by Congress.

Derrick recalled preparing contingency plans for his troops if stop-gap funding resolutions weren’t passed.

Failure to do so would have resulted in a standstill.

“You can see what happens when there’s dysfunction in Congress,” Derrick said.

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One Hundred Years Ago – February, 1916 Reader impute One of the best rewards concerning the writing of this column is meeting unusual and interesting people.

Last week I wrote in this column about the strange mystery of numerous ordinary local citizens vanishing and never being heard from again.

I received a phone call from a gentleman who said he was interested in this phenomenon and asked me if I remembered an old song that was popular many years ago.

It was a strange little ditty about a man who boarded a subway car in a big city and was never heard from again.

It was called, “The man who never came back.” I do indeed remember it! The man didn’t really disappear as I recall something about the

man’s wife tossing him a lunch bag when the subway car slowed up at the station.

I asked the man’s name and he cheerfully told me that he could not give it to me because he had successfully robbed a bank a few days ago and he did not want to see his name in the newspaper.

Ha assured me that he was only kidding and we had a good laugh, but I can’t help but wonder if the old saying, “Many a serious thing is said in jest,” applies here. Life never gets dull!

Crime on Spruce Mountain Five cases are scheduled for trial at the coming term of County Court which will convene at Lake George Monday, Feb. 28, 1916. The defendant in one of the criminal cases is Bert Tripp, of Spruce Mountain, Warrens-

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burgh, charged will assault in the second degree alleged to have been committed upon the person of Delbert Raymond, whom he is accused of stabbing eight times with a pocket knife in a family row on Dec. 7, 1915 at the home of James Raymond, Tripp’s father-in-law and Delbert Raymond’s brother.

Sanatorium burns Fire which broke out Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1916 at Gabriels, three miles from Paul Smiths, destroyed the administration building of Sanatorium Gabriels, at a property loss of about $15,000. Twenty-five patients were forced to seek safety in zero weather. No

one was injured. The sanatorium is conducted by the Sisters of Mercy.

Counting heads Secretary of State Hugo has filed with County Clerk E.C. Sisson a certificate giving the official figures of the census enumeration made in Warren County in 1915. The population of the county is given at 32,977 of which 31,676 are citizens and 1,301 are aliens. The number of inhabitants of the city of Glens Falls is given at 16,323 of which 15,487 are citizens and 836 are aliens.

Johnsburgh has 2,307 citizens and 51 aliens. Warrensburgh has 2,300 citizens and

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11 aliens. The town of Thurman has but one alien. (Note – Many of the aliens at that time originally stemmed from the great “potato famine” from 1845 to 1851 in Ireland when many starving Irish people were forced to flee their homeland and emigrate to Britain and America because of the disastrous potato blight. The population of Ireland fell by about 25 per cent. Many of the Irish people here in Warrensburgh worked as domestic servants. The south end of Elm Street, from what is now the fire house to the Osborne Bridge was once called “Paddy Hill.”)

Big cat George Wood, who resides on the state road about five miles west of Schuylerville, recently caught a large wild cat in a steel trap. When found, the cat put up a good fight

for some time and held the field against Mr. Wood, who after a hard battle succeeded in dispatching the animal with a club.

The cat is a fine specimen and very rare in that section. It has been secured

by Bert Ostrander who will have it mounted. (Note – One can not help but wonder what that poor animal ever did to deserve such an awful fate. I wonder if his mounted remains still exist to this day. Does anyone know?)

New little daughter Hiram Springer, residing on the Warren county side of the Hudson River in Corinth, reports of the birth of a daughter, his twentyfirst child. Mr. Springer has been twice married. (Note – In the Bible God told Noah to go forth from the ark and multiply and fill the earth.

Mr. Springer was obviously a religious person. I wonder what it is like for a wife to have to cook supper for 23 people every night.)

Deaths in the news Miss Ida Fuller. 16, daughter of Royal Fuller, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1916. Besides her parents she is survived by three sisters and four brothers, all of Stony Creek. Internment was in the Lens Lake Cemetery.

In other news, Edward Fuller, 71, died of pneumonia Friday, Feb. 4, 1916 at his home on Putney hill, Warrensburgh. He leaves a widow, a son, Robert and two daughters, Grace and Mary Fuller. Burial was in the Harrington Hill Cemetery.

Sweet and sour notes An earthquake shock was felt in Glens Falls, Feb. 2, 1916 at 11:25 O’clock a.m.

This is the second tremor this month Harvey Hitchcock, while coming out of the Wesleyan Church on Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 1916, fell on the ice and struck his head on the cement steps. He was completely stunned by the fall and could not move or speak until the next morning. No bones were broken.

Harry Thurston is improving his house on Landon Hill, Chestertown by laying hardwood floors in several of the rooms.

Ferrell Prosser and Mrs. Caroline Knowlton, both of Warrensburgh, were married by the Rev. C.S. Agan, Jan. 27, 1916, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.

Mr. and Mrs. Percy D. Hall were witnesses.

Ferrell Prosser has opened up a general store in the establishment owned and formerly conducted by M.L, Messinger on Hudson Street, Warrensburgh. Mr. Prosser has moved his shoe repair shop to his new place of business.

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WarEagles place high in Section II wrestling tourney Hoffman wins sectional title

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LAKE GEORGE — Jason Hoffman of the Hadley-Luzerne/ Lake George wrestling team won the championship title at 160 pounds in the Section II Division II tournament Jan. 1314, while several others on his squad were among finalists in the event that serves as a state tourney qualifier.

Their individual performances earned the WarEagles the third-place team honors among the two dozen schools participating.

Hoffman won a technical fall at 4:17 into his finals match against Devin McGill of Berne-Knox after amassing a 16-0 score. Earlier in the Division II tourney, he had pinned all his other competitors.

Hoffman, a junior, was runner-up in the state tournament last year and placed second at last month’s Eastern States Classic, a premier regular-season tournament in New York.

As of Sunday, Hoffman had tallied 159 career wins and a 36-3 record during the 2015-16 season, WarEagles coach Jack LaBombard said Tuesday.

“Hoffman’s got a terrific work ethic — the kid constantly works on his technique and conditioning,” he said of the wrestler who will likely be seeded No. 1 in the state tournament set for Feb. 26-27 in Albany’s Times Union Center. “We keep reminding him he needs a day of rest now and then so his body can recover.”

While Hoffman had been expected to place high in the Di-

vision II tournament, Richie Conte, a sophomore for HadleyLuzerne/Lake George with barely a .500 season record, scored an upset run in the tourney.

Seeded seventh, the sophomore thrilled local sports fans by defeating the No. 2 seed Devin Cooper of Cobleskill in a quarterfinal bout, then beat the No. 3 seed to get to the finals match, which he lost in a 5-0 decision to the top-seeded wrestler in the 145-pound class, Collin O’Brien of Watervliet, LaBombard said.

“Richie is one of our true up-and-comers,” the legendary coach said. “We knew he had it in him, because he was coming on strong near the end of the season. “He matured both physically and as an athlete this past year, and his skill and technique grew with him.”

Also taking a runner-up title in the tournament was WarEagles’ sophomore Mike Sutliff, seeded No. 2 in the 182-pound class, who kept his fans in suspense by winning in doubleovertime in his semifinal match. On Sunday he lost his final bout to Dave Ingraham of Ravena by a 6-2 decision.

“Sutliff is a big, tough kid, and he’s going to win it all next year,” LaBombard said. Tuesday, coaches were waiting for news about whether Sutliff was granted an at-large bid in the state tournament.

Placing third in the Division II tourney at 132 pounds was Cody York, a talented Freshman wrestler for the WarEagles.

“Cody wrestled with heart and courage this weekend,” LaBombard said. “He’s going to be outstanding for years to come.”

Junior Gideon Jardine, seeded No. 2 at 120 pounds, ended at No. 4 after losing a semifinal match to Hudson Falls wres-

tler Connor Paige and a subsequent consolation bout to Austin Lint of Schoharie in overtime by a score of 10-5.

“Wrestlers have to work very hard to defeat Gideon,” LaBBombard said, noting that Jardine has proven his athletic talent in tournaments for several years.

LaBombard said he was proud of his wrestlers, noting the WarEagles came close to earning the Division II team runnerup trophy. They were only about seven points behind No. 2 Duaneburg in the scoring tally. The Ravena team won first place in annual regional tournament.

Burgher wrestlers place in tourney Several Warrensburg wrestlers also placed high in the Section II Division II tournament. Placing fifth were Sophomore Jack Binder at 220 pounds and Freshman Zach Davis at 120 pounds. Taking sixth place were 7th-grader Hunter McKenna at 99 pounds and Sophomore Trevor Winchell at 106 pounds.

Coach Trapasso said he was pleased with the outcome and the effort of his wrestlers throughout all the weight classes.

In the Division II Class III competition the prior weekend, Warrensburg was ranked first among all teams competing, based on the effort all the wrestlers put forth. Thje team also won the Adirondack League Championship this year.

“It was a great season,” Trapasso said.

And since only two of his wrestlers will be graduating in June, next year’s prospects for the team are likely to be even better, he said, noting that a half-dozen eighth graders will be drafted for the team.

“I am absolutely looking forward to next season,” Trapasso said. “May our success continue!”

Warriors take league title in suspenseful comeback victory

By Thom Randall

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QUEENSBURY — A three-point shot and a key steal by athletes on the Lake George girls basketball team in the final moments of the 2015 league showdown with rival Fort Edward reversed the scoring tally — and secured the Adirondack League Championship for the Warriors.

This comeback 49-48 win for Lake George Feb. 13 was described by several local sports fans as one of the most exciting basketball games in recent history.

The seven points scored by a trio of Warrior athletes in the concluding 62 seconds of the game gave Lake George their second league championship in two years, coach Rob Tefft said. The game was held at Queensbury High.

“Three different kids making three really big plays made for quite an exciting game,” Tefft said.

Trailing Fort Edward 42-47 with 1:02 on the clock, Lake George’s Lacey Cormie and Graceann Bennett executed two successive crowd-thrilling plays — while two of the Warriors’ top players were on the bench after fouling out. Lacey Cormie got open to sink a three-point shot, and seconds later, Bennett stole the Fort’s inbound pass for a layup to tie the score 47-47.

With 12 seconds remaining, Nicole Nolin hit two foul shots to give the Warriors a 49-47 lead. A subsequent one-and-one free throw opportunity for the Forts yielded one basket— and Bennett, a freshman, held the ball in her arms to secure the one-point win.

Fort Edward had fought back from a 17-3 first quarter deficit to take the lead in the third quarter. Fort Edward standout Mady Thomas scored seven successive points in the fourth quarter to give Fort Edward its fivepoint lead.

Tefft said Monday he was “extremely proud” of his players and how they were so determined to win.

“They played with a lot of composure and made big plays,” he said. “It was quite a comeback— they never quit.”

Tefft said he heard the girls talk at Monday’s practice about how they felt confident they’d win despite trailing substantially near the end.

“The kids talked about how they were down five or six points, but they said they knew they were ‘still going to have this

game,’” he said.

Graceann Bennett, who was game-high scorer, said Monday she wasn’t thinking about anything in particular when she stole the ball and sank the stolen-ball layup, one of the key plays that sealed the victory.

“I just wanted to make something happen so we could get the win,” she said.

Bennett noted that in the final minutes, however, she was thinking about her sister Mackenzie Bennett and teammate junior Alauna Wright, who had fouled out late in the game. Three Fort Edward seniors had also fouled out in the tough physical battle.

“Since it was Kenzie’s senior year, I wanted to make sure we pulled through for her and everyone else,” Graceann Bennett recalled. “I was confident we could get the job done.”

Graceann praised her teammates for their performance.

“Nicole is an amazing defensive player and she brings incredible energy onto the court,” Bennett said. “She pulls the team together

with such intensity. Also, Lacy had some tremendous plays, like that three-pointer.”

Cormie’s three-pointer and Graceann’s stolen layup prompted a raucous reaction from the Warriors’ bench, offensive star Mackenzie Bennett recalled.

“We went nuts,” she said. “It was stressful to watch from the bench, but we knew we wouldn’t go down without a fight.”

Mackenzie added that spectators — including the Warriors’ legendary “Blue Zoo” cheering section, were going wild in the game’s final minutes.

“Fans were standing on the benches going crazy, jumping up and down,” she said. “I had total confidence we’d play a full 32 minutes and win.”

In this title game, Graceann Bennett scored 19 points and tallied eight rebounds, four blocks and four steals; Nicole Nolin scored 12 points and grabbed four rebounds, Lacey Cormie added 10, and Alauna Wright contributed four points, and Mackenzie Bennett tallied four points and eight rebounds.

Mackenzie Bennett added that the win was a milestone for Lake George, which beat Fort Edward 48-31 last year, but lost to the Forts at the final buzzer a year earlier.

“It feels good to go out like this, with backto-back league titles,” said the 1,000-plus point basketball star who has played five years on Varsity.

The Warriors team finished their regular season undefeated in the Adirondack League and an 18-2 record overall. The two losses were to two larger non-league schools at the beginning of the season.

The Warriors open their Section II tournament campaign with a home game at 7:30 p.m. Friday against either Middleburgh or Mayfield. Both these opponents have at least a dozen wins, Tefft said, adding that his players were practicing hard to prepare for the game.

“We want to keep our run going,” he said.

“Winning is not easy to do, but our players have good chemistry — and we have a lot of fun.”

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South Glens Falls High School and Victoria Grimes of Corning having has much fun as the kids.

Chris and Jennifer Stacker with their daughters Josie, 8, and Mary, 6, were enjoying the crafts, having packed their morning with activities, as well. They were visiting for a long weekend from their home in Connecticut.

They started out bundled up in the morning to take on a Tubby Tubes sledding adventure. That didn’t seem as cold to them as the afternoon and the whipping wind, they said.

“I’ve never seen it get colder throughout the day,” Jennifer remarked.

Outside, two lone souls — Jim Guariglia and Chris Brown of New Jersey — sat at the ice bar on the King Neptune’s deck.

“We’re just here to check it out,” they said.

Regardless of the frigid temperatures, there was brisk activity at the ice bench at Shepard Park carved by Glenn Durlacher of Glenn Tree Art — it served as a popular spot for photo-taking. There was limited lingering, however, as people photographed family members or partners and moved on.

Across the sidewalk, Alpacas from Breezy Hill Ranch in Salem were able to brave the temperatures, naturally protected by their thick, warm coats. They remained lying down for most of the day, however, ranch owners Lisa and David Proulx said.

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BOOKS SCHROON LAKE – Schroon Lake Public Library's, Writers GroupMeets the 2nd and 4th Monday At 1:00 p.m., In the downstairs meeting room. New Members welcome!

For more info call 518-532-7737 ext. 13.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS CHESTERTOWN - Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center, Main St. Story Time and Sing-A-Long 10:30 a.m. Details: 518-494-5384 or chesterlibrary.org. Every Friday.

NORTH CREEK - Play Group is sponsored by North Country Ministry, and meets on the first, second and third Tuesday mornings each month, from 10-11:30 am at the Adirondack Community Outreach Center on Route 28 between North Creek and Wevertown. We offer creative play experiences for babies, toddlers and three year olds, accompanied by a caregiver.

For more information call Teresa at 251-4460.

NORTH CREEK/LONG LAKE Preschool story hour, craft time.

Town of Johnsburgh Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Every Friday.

TICONDEROGA - YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12, 3 to 6 p.m.

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The two were contending with the cold in their own way, staying inside the alpacas’ tow trailer. Lisa kept her phone inside layers of clothing, so its battery would keep warm with her body heat — Lisa’s phone was needed to complete sales via an app on her smartphone. The Alpacas will be on hand the next two weekends.

Also featured for this second installment of the month-long carnival was a series of rides around Lake George Village in a pink Cadillac for breast cancer survivors. The high-profile rides were held to raise awareness about the affliction.

Another feature in this years’ Winter Carnival is the human foosball tournament, in which team members — who can only move a prescribed distance — kick a soccer ball toward a small goal. This activity is to be featured for the remaining two weekends, which are to include such activities as outdoor bowling, baseball, horseshoes and a hockey shoot. These sports are to be held in the vicinity of Shepard Park, event official Nancy Nichols said.

“Regardless of what the weather may be, we are here to have fun,” she said, advising that people can visit www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com for an updated schedule of events.

Correspondent Thom Randall contributed to this report ON THE COVER: Jim Guariglia, left, and Chris Brown, of New Jersey, still alone at the ice bar at on the deck at King Neptune’s Pub. Photo by Christina Scanlon

Amanda Westcott paints a cat mask on Kylie Morgan, 8.

Photo by Christina Scanlon

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JOHNSBURG - Knitting Circle Thursday afternoons, 2:35 to 4 pm (students may take the bus from school, but must be picked up at 4 p.m. at the library). Johnsburg Town Library, Open to: grades 4 and up. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Pearsall, Mrs. Mary Jo. Keeler, and Mrs. Evelyn Greene, No charge, materials will be supplied, Register now by calling Mary Jo Keeler, 518-251- 3292.

SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518-569-3296

CROWN POINT - Crown Point Board of Fire Commissioners will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 pm at the Crown Point Fire Station 2764 Main St., Crown Point New York.

ICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, 2 until 3 p.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, Mary mba32@cornell.edu. Every Third Monday.

PORT HENRY - Range of Motion Class. Parish Center, St. Patricks Place. 9:30 a.m. Details: Peg Waldron 518-546-7582, Delores Lash 518-546-7128. Every Monday.

TICONDEROGA - AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m. Every Thursday.

TICONDEROGA - Free Opioid overdose responder training. Ticonderoga Community Building, 152 Montcalm Street, Basement Meeting Room. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Must call 518.563.2437, ext. 3403 to register. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

TICONDEROGA - Take Control Exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.

Free.

Details: 518-585-6050, rsvp@logocail.net. Every Wednesday.

WARRENSBURG - Weekly computer instruction class, 3 to 4 p.m.

Richards Library, Elm St. and Library Ave. Topic changes weekly.

Details: 518-623-3011, visit the Friends Facebook page. Every Tuesday.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINTONVILLE – Chesterfield Fish & Game Club, Green St., Clintonville, NY has indoor Archery, Pistol & Small Caliber Rifle Shooting.

January–April.

Tuesdays Archery 7pm–9pm. Thursday is Pistol & Small Rifle Shooting 7pm9pm. Please note that Pistol Permits are required before shooting is allowed. Cost is $5 Non-Member & $3 for members. For further details please call John Stranahan 518-534-9716.

LONG LAKE - Alcoholics Anonymous, lower level Wesleyan Church. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday.

MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

TICONDEROGA Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group monthly support group for caregivers InterLakes Health, Ethan Allen Library.

4 p.m. Details: 518-564-3370.

Second Tuesdays TICONDEROGA - Celebrate Recovery meetings. Board room, Moses Ludington Hospital. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Open to public. Details: Vince 518429-9173. Every Thursday.

TICONDEROGA - Essex County Lethernecks, Marine Corps League, Det 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post. 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited. First Thursday of every month.

TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions.

Library at Heritage Commons nursing home. 6:30 p.m. Every Monday.

TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 LECTURES & SEMINARS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday February 28th Living with Beavers, 1:30 pm in the Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Route 30. For more info 518-352-7311. www.adkmuseum.org/exhibits_and_events /ongoing_events

PORT HENRY - Town of Moriah Town Board meetings. Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m.

Second Thursday.

SILVER BAY - Northern Lake George Rotary Club meeting. Silvery Bay YMCA of ADK. 7:30 a.m.

Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday.

STONY CREEK - Garden club meeting following 10 a.m. Stony Creek Free Library. Details: 6965911. Every Saturday.

TICONDEROGA - ADIRONDACK TRAILRIDERS - SNOWMOBILE CLUB meetings will be held at the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Building on Middle Chilson Rd at 6pm Second Monday of every month.

All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.

Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

TICONDEROGA - American Legion Post #224 Monthly Meeting. Second Thursday TICONDEROGA - Town of Ticonderogas Regular Town Board meeting. 6 p.m. Second Thursday.

February 4th & February 25th meetings have been cancelled.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will continue to host monthly Open House with the North Country Small Business Development Center on the Second Tuesday of each month. There is no Open Houses for the months May, June, July, or August. Note: dates are subject to change. For more info call 518-585-6619.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 2016 After Business Mixers/Networking Opportunities (5:30 - 7:00 PM) Super 8 - Thursth day, February 25 . Look for additional events & details to be announced! For a complete calendar of events, a fishing tournament schedule, area information, and a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory contact the Chamber Office at 518-585-6619 or visit www.ticonderogany.com.

WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431.

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CROWN POINT - Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners meet. AE Phelps Fire Station. 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday each month.

CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting.

Second Thursday of the month.

Hammond Library. 4 p.m.

CROWN POINT - Knapp Senior Center, 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m.

Senior Center, Methodist Church Creek Road. Details: Tatum 518597-4491.Wednesday & Thursday.

HAGUE - Hague Fish & Game Club meetings. 7 p.m. Third Tuesday

INDIAN LAKE - Senior Citizens Bingo. Senior citizens meal site.

12:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 518-6485412. Every Monday.

LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221 NORTH CREEK - Gore Mountain Seniors luncheon meeting at noon on February 24th. $4.00 Membership fee is due. Please call the North Creek Meal Site 518-2512711 to make reservation. .

NORTH CREEK – Mondays & Thursdays there will be Osteobusters exercise program. Free.

50+. 12:45 p.m. Johnsburg Senior Center. Details: Helene Goodman 518-251-2846. Doctors clearance before first session SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake nutrition site. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Keisha at 518-5320179. Everyone is welcome.

TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS

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Thurman youth create Valentine’s for Veterans

Parents, grandparents, children and volunteers create valentines for local veterans Feb. 6.

ATHOL — Thurman town hall hummed with creativity last Saturday as volunteers young and old worked together at the annual Valentines for Vets party, organized by the Thurman Youth Commission. Helping, along with moms and dads and grandparents was Marilyn HoyYoungblood, organizer of Thurman Book Connection.

Throughout the afternoon they crafted 112 original valentines to be delivered to veterans at Countryside Adult Care Home in Warrensburg and Tri-County Nursing Home in North Creek.

Watch for upcoming announcements about special events for Thurman-area youth, which include the Saturday, March 26 Easter Party (contact decker55@verizon.net) and the Saturday, April 2 Thurman Book Connection visit from Vermont author Karen Rose who will sell and sign copies of her books, read from them and offer writing and illustrating activities for attendees, as well. (Contact mhoy-youngblood@hughes.net.)

Valentines fill a workbasket as adult and youth volunteers exercise creativity at Thurman Town Hall Saturday, Feb. 6.

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ing from Congress as of Dec. 31 2016 so he’d have time to “help build the state Republican party.”

Friday Feb. 19, Gibson will be headlining the Essex County Republican Party’s “Lincoln Day” get-together from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Keeseville. Essex County G.O.P. Vice Chairman Win Belanger said that the event will help generate local enthusiasm for Gibson’s candidacy. As Governor, Belanger said, Gibson would garner support from across the political spectrum and achieve vital reforms in government.

“Chris brings a lot to the table,” he said, noting that Gibson is a patriot with a distinguished military career. “He has good ideas and he’s going to bring people together.”

Gibson outlines his objectives Although Gibson officially just formed an “exploratory” committee, he sounded in the airport press conference — and in his emails to potential donors — like he’s already begun his campaign.

On his GibsonForNY website and in the emails, he outlined four main objectives — returning power and choice in education to parents, teachers and local districts; pursuing governmental ethics reform beginning with the Governor’s office; making sure the state’s communities are safe without abridging Second Amendment Rights; and to stimulate economic growth and bolster middle-class financial security.

Congressman criticizes Cuomo At the press conference, he accused Cuomo of “demonizing” teachers and exerting unwanted control over education.

“What we really need is to define the problems and find ways to get everyone to the table to contribute to solutions,” he said to reporters. “We need to work together to get excellence in our schools.”

He also characterized Gov. Cuomo as power-hungry.

“Even with within his own party, it seems like he’s always looking for ways to embarrass others, and somehow have power,” he said.

Gibson also said the Governor should set the tone for integrity in government.

“Across the state, I hear individuals say when it comes to corruption, there isn’t anything we can do, and when it comes to Cuomo, there’s nothing we can do,” he said. “I don’t believe that at all. If we work hard and connect with people across all parties, we can defeat him and change the direction of New York. I think this state is starving for truth and leadership.”

Westcott working on Gibson’s behalf Mark Westcott, a former Warren County Supervisor representing Queensbury, has launched the website EmpowerNewYorkers. com which praises Chris Gibson’s character, abilities and accomplishments.

EmpowerNewYorkers.com held a cocktail reception for Gibson Feb. 4 in Albany, inviting people to contribute towards a potential campaign. Gibson greeted dozens of his sup-

porters at the event. Warren County G.O.P. Chairman Mike Grasso was among those that attended.

“Chris is a great Congressman, and I think he’s well-suited for any governmental position,” Grasso said Tuesday. “He’s a very bright guy, well-versed in history of the U.S. and our government.”

G.O.P. ‘s Grasso: ‘People are fed up’ Grasso said Gibson, if elected, would unify the fractured politics in New York and work hard to lower taxes, boost the business climate and expand the economy, while being responsive to his upstate constituents. He added that Gibson, if he runs, has a good chance at being elected. He added that his committee has not yet made any official endorsement.

“The Governor’s approval rating been in question — there have been a lot of antics going on at the state level,” he said. “I’m sure people are fed up.”

At the airport press conference, Gibson speculated that he would likely gain strong support — particularly from veterans, trade unions, teachers, and the working class — regardless of their respective parties.

“In the 2014 election, I had strong support from not only my base, but independents and a fair number of Democrats,” he said, noting his 30 percent margin in a Congressional district that leans Democratic. “It’s politically important to have electoral success, but also important for the mandate that comes out of the election, so that in the difficult times ahead we can bring people together to make

the necessary decisions.”

He also said that turning out a good percentage of Republican voters in New York City would also be key to his prospects of being elected Governor.

“The fact that we’re starting earlier and the fact I’m going to get help where in the past we haven’t had support, we certainly will grow on the 18 percent of the vote we got in 2014,” he said.

Gibson rated tops for bipartisan votes Westcott, who helped engineer Gibson’s first successful campaign for Congress and has remained an advisor, said Gibson would likely receive broad support if he ran for Governor. In a study conducted by an independent organization that ranks federal legislators, Gibson was rated tops among 400+ members of Congress for his bipartisan voting record.

“Should he choose to run for Governor, Chris would be an outstanding candidate,” Westcott said. “He has a great record of sacrifice and service for his country, both in the military and in Congress. He has stayed true to his conservative principles — yet he has been able to retain bipartisan support. We at Empower New Yorkers see him as a role model, leading by example through his service to the nation and personal integrity — He’s the type of leader we need in New York.”

ON THE COVER: U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson describes about pending federal legislation during a public ‘town hall’ meeting held in Glens Falls several years ago. Gibson is now taking initial steps to run for the state Governor post in 2018.

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Warrensburg Central Group Architects, DPC, Exchange, 10 Main St., tions desired, and upon up until the response School District (herein 187 Wolf Rd., Suite 304, Suite 202, Whitesboro, payment equal to the A Bid Bond or Certified cost of duplicating deadline for any addenCheck made payable to NY 13492 referred to as the Own- Albany, NY 12205. same. No part of such da. All further informathe Owner in the amount er) for Art Room Reno- Bidders can arrange a CDC News, 251 Salina • (5%) MY T Ipertaining C E S to • this Meadows Pkwy, Suite payment shall be refund- of five percent tion of P U B L I C N O vations at the Elemen- site visit by contacting Syracuse, NY ed. bid will be available on the Bid, subject to the tary School. Bids shall Matt Dreimiller at 518- 180, 13212 Bids shall be on the conditions provided in MY PUBLIC NOTICES this site. Bids which are be received by the Own- 623-2861. form provided in the the Instructions to Bidnot directly obtained er, in the District Office The Instructions to Bid- Works in Progress, 20 Now Available at...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS documents, prepared in ders, must be deposited from either source will at Warrensburg Middle/ ders, Form of Proposal, Farrell Street, South duplicate as set forth in by each Bidderhtt://newyorkpublicnotices.com with his High School, 103 General Conditions, Burlington, VT 05403 The undersigned shall be refused.

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WHAT PUBLIC NOTICES? tion/Dodge, 231 Salina have any interest in Bids will be received up bids received after that 2192, upon payment of specifications must be of forty-five days afterARE Meadows Parkway, a deposit of $50 for returned to DataFlow, 71 the above date these Specifications on- until placed time will be returned to Thursday, inMarch of BidNotices Public are advertisements the respective bidder un- Suite 130, Syracuse, NY each complete set and a Fuller Road, Albany, NY opening, and to guaran- line, please follow the in- 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at newspapers by the togovernment, andwill be 13212 which time they register on businesses, 518-463-2192 opened. separate non-refundable tee the performance of structions publiclycontracts, opened and Empire State government Bid Any Bidder upon return- all other obligations individuals. include: Separate Bids are re- Northern New York $25.00 shipping and of theThey read. community All bids must be System website, either the Bidders asforeclosures, set forth quested for the follow- Builders Exchange, c/o handling payment for ing such set in good unclaimed property, Rose & Kiernan, Inc., 2 each set (make checks condition within fifteen in Instructions to Bid- for free or paid subscrip- submitted on proper bid ing Prime Contracts: information and more!

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Empire State Bid System tions of employment and LEGALS Eastern Contractors As- contractors may be ob- to waive any informali- minimum wage rates to OR Work go directly Late bids by mail, couriSEPARATE SEALED Electrical Construction sociation, 6 Airline er or in person will be tained from the Architect ties and reject any or all be paid under this Con- http://www.EmpireStatePROPOSALS, in dupli- Work BidSystem.com. If you tract as well as to other Drive, Colonie, NY upon making a request Bids or to accept the one refused. Warren County cate, will be received by that in its judgment will provisions set forth in choose a free subscrip- will not accept any bid The Architect for the 12205 list of drawings numbers the Board of Education, Project is: SEI Design Mohawk Valley Builders and Project Manual sec- be for the best interest the Instruction to Bid- tion, please note that or proposal which is not Warrensburg Central Group Architects, DPC, Exchange, 10 Main St., tions desired, and upon ders. Work shall be you must visit the site delivered to Purchasing of the school district.

School District (herein 187 Wolf Rd., Suite 304, Suite 202, Whitesboro, payment equal to the A Bid Bond or Certified commenced and contin- up until the response by the time indicated on Check made payable to uously and diligently deadline for any adden- the time stamp in the referred to as the Own- Albany, NY 12205.

NY 13492 cost of duplicating the Owner in the amount da. All further informa- Purchasing Department er) for Art Room Reno- Bidders can arrange a CDC News, 251 Salina prosecuted immediately same. No part of such Meadows Pkwy, Suite payment shall be refund- of five percent (5%) of after contracts have tion pertaining to this vations at the Elemen- site visit by contacting Office. tary School. Bids shall Matt Dreimiller at 518- 180, the Bid, subject to the been signed. bid will be available on The right is reserved to Syracuse, NY ed. be received by the Own- 623-2861. this site. Bids which are 13212 conditions provided in AJ-02/20/2016-1TCBids shall be on the reject any or all bids. er, in the District Office not directly obtained The Instructions to Bid- Works in Progress, 20 Julie A. Butler, Purchasform provided in the the Instructions to Bid- 109011 at Warrensburg Middle/ from either source will ing Agent ders, Form of Proposal, Farrell Street, South documents, prepared in ders, must be deposited High School, 103 be refused.

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Contract Documents 1340 State Route 9, factory Performance and ING SUPPLIES change, 6563 Ridings the proposal relates.

Bids transmitted elec- Rd., Lake George, New York Syracuse, NY from DataFlow, 71 Fuller NOTE TO BIDDERS: Post Payment Bond, and the You may obtain these tronically or via facsimile Road, 13206 Bid: To obtain your re- Bidder shall not with- Specifications either on- between the hours of will not be accepted. All McGraw Hill Construc- Albany, NY, 518-463- fund, drawings and draw his Bid for a period line or through the Pur- 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. bids received after that 2192, upon payment of specifications must be of forty-five days after chasing Office. If you Bids will be received up tion/Dodge, 231 Salina time will be returned to Meadows Parkway, a deposit of $50 for returned to DataFlow, 71 the above date of Bid have any interest in until Thursday, March the respective bidder un- Suite 130, Syracuse, NY each complete set and a Fuller Road, Albany, NY opening, and to guaran- these Specifications on- 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at opened. tee the performance of line, please follow the in- which time they will be separate non-refundable 13212 518-463-2192 publicly opened and Separate Bids are re- Northern New York $25.00 shipping and Any Bidder upon return- all other obligations of structions to register on read. All bids must be the Bidders as set forth quested for the follow- Builders Exchange, c/o handling payment for ing such set in good the Empire State Bid in Instructions to Bid- System website, either submitted on proper bid ing Prime Contracts: Rose & Kiernan, Inc., 2 each set (make checks condition within fifteen Any General Construction Main Street, Potsdam, payable to Warrensburg (15) days after Bid open- ders. for free or paid subscrip- proposal forms.

Central School District). ing will be refunded the Attention of the Bidders Work NY 13676 tion. Go to http://war- changes to the original Mechanical Construction documents are is called to the require- rencountyny.gov F.W. Dodge-McGraw Hill Partial sets or sections deposit. and bid Work ments as to the condi- choose BIDS AND PRO- grounds for immediate 6 Wembley Court, Al- of the Contract Docu- The Board of Education Plumbing Construction tions of employment and disqualification. ments for use by sub- hereby reserves the right bany, NY 12205 POSALS to access the Work Late bids by mail, couriEastern Contractors As- contractors may be ob- to waive any informali- minimum wage rates to Empire State Bid System Electrical Construction er or in person will be tained from the Architect ties and reject any or all be paid under this Con- OR sociation, 6 Airline go directly Work tract as well as to other refused. Warren County Bids or to accept the one Drive, Colonie, NY upon making a request http://www.EmpireStateThe Architect for the 12205 will not accept any bid list of drawings numbers that in its judgment will provisions set forth in BidSystem.com. If you

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