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City curbing Local sales tax stinky situation revenue declining Skunks popping up non-stop in P’Burgh

Low gas prices continue to curb collections

CCC presents spending plan to Clinton County

Budget proposes elimination of seven fulltime positions

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College presented Clinton County with their 2016-17 budget proposal, including the elimination of seven full-time positions.

CCC Officer-in-Charge and Vice President for Administration & Finance Lisa Shovan said maintaining the vacancies of four faculty, one non-teaching faculty and two members of the Civil Service Employees Association would occur through attrition.

CCC requested $2,697,132 — an increase of just $1 from 2015-16 — from the County Legislature Finance Committee

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SCHROON LAKE — In the summer of 1979, the moose head mounted on the Wells House wall in Pottersville came to life.

From canoeing in Schroon Lake to mountain climbing in Brant Lake, Big Teah Moose embarked on the many adventures Dowling the Adirondack Region offers.

Writer The Wiggletoes family joined Big Moose on every excursion, not in person but through imagination.

“The Moose is Loose,” a new book by Yvonne Southerland, recounts her family’s adventures during that summer.

The book takes place when she and her late husband, Plato, were a young family raising their daughter, Alexis, who was 3.

Alexis’ favorite activity was visiting the giant moose head wall mount in the Wells House in Pottersville, a former hotel, restaurant and bar.

“I was never scared since my father held me every time,” she said. “I loved that moose.”

The fondness grew so strong that the family made up stories on how Big Moose came to life at night and accompanied >>See “The Moose is Loose” | pg. 15

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last week for its $13 million spending plan, which reduces expenditures by 2.7 percent.

“Like most other institutes and community colleges across the state, the bottom line continues to be challenged,” Shovan said. “The college has been addressing the declining enrollment every year.”

Enrollment is projected to decline by 8.3 percent this year, mirroring trends for community colleges throughout the state, she said.

The college projects 1,012 full-time students for the 201617 term, compared to 2015-16 when 1,103 people enrolled.

To combat the decrease, CCC plans to reduce its net operating expenditures by $475,775.

Student tuition for New Yorkers will increase $100 to

Clinton Community College’s 2016-17 budget includes the elimination of seven full-time positions and cuts in equipment spending. Enrollment is expected to decline by 8.3 percent.

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Public briefed on area code expansion 518 area code projected to be depleted by 2019, says state

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The region is running out of phone numbers with 518 area codes and state officials are attempting to find a solution before the projected expiration date of 2019.

Telecommunications industry officials asked the state Public Service Commission to establish a second code that would supplement the current one, which has been in use since 1947 over a span of 17 counties.

PSC reps briefed the public and local officials last week at the Plattsburgh Town Hall.

The options include geographic split and overlay.

A geographic split would divide the traditional 518 region into two, with one being assigned a new area code. Everyone on the 518 side would get to keep their area code, current phone number and seven-digit dialing.

On the other side, phone subscribers would be required to adopt a new area code but keep their original phone number.

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Village-wide Champlain celebration on tap Live music, food, athletic events on tap for this weekend

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — There’s a lot going on in the village this weekend.

Festivities will start early Saturday morning with a free 5k fun walk/run starting in Bill Earl Park — kicking off the annual Village Fest.

While running throughout the village, participants can stop at the Champlain Telephone Company, where the local biz will be providing live entertainment, kids games, bounce house, food and more.

The organization will also be participating in the town-wide garage sale, in which all of its proceeds will go toward local food shelves.

In the afternoon, guests can walk down the road to the Village Fest in Bill Earl Park, where residents and visitors can immerse themselves in games, boating on the Great Chazy River and an ice cream social.

Due to popular demand, organizers rolled out an antique car show.

The Samuel de Champlain History Center and farmer’s market will also be open.

The weekend long festivities will end Sunday evening with the village’s annual summer concert at the park, featuring performances by local musicians Nathalie Jubert, Chad Hebert, Mary McCaffrey, Spencer Parsons, Tyler Bosley, Rachel Ribis and Ron Gregoire.

This annual event started as a town-wide garage sale. Over the years, it grew into a community-wide celebration — honoring Champlain and remembering its history.

“This weekend gives people an opportunity to connect with their neighbors, catch up and reminisce on the good ol’ days,” Mayor Greg Martin said. “It will be a fun weekend for everybody.”

The 5k will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Events run from noon to 4 p.m. The summer concert will take place the next day at 6 p.m. For more information, call the village office at 518-298-4152.

The 5th annual Champlain Village Fest will take place this weekend. The festivities include a 5k, games, live entertainment and free ice cream.

Stefanik offers app challenge

WASHINGTON D.C. — On July 26, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Caucus, announced the 2016 NY-21 Congressional App Challenge.

The North Country is home to many gifted students and the Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for students interested in the STEAM fields to engage in computer science and grow their coding skills, said Stefanik. “The winner of this competition will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, where it will be seen by visitors from around the world. I look forward to seeing what our gifted students can create!”

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all K-12 students, regardless of coding experi-

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ence and provides an opportunity for students interested in computer science to design, create, and showcase an original app while giving them the chance to learn valuable technical skills.

Students are allowed to participate as individuals or as teams of up to four.

Entries are being accepted now through Nov. 2. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.

For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge.us.

Meet Chazy’s King and Queen Chazy Lion Club honors Mickey Kahn and Emily Flachbart as local royalty CHAZY — Mickey Kahn and Emily Flachbart Castine were named King and Queen of the Chazy Lion’s Club 2016 Chazy Old Home Day. Flachbart grew up in Pelham Manor, a suburb of New York City.

After moving upstate, Flachbart started the first nursery school north of Plattsburgh, Peter Pan Play School, in the Chazy Presbyterian Church in 1967 and ran it for 17 years.

She also taught English and was librarian at Champlain Central for four years; served as teaching assistant in the Special Ed Dept. for one year and then as junior-senior high school librarian at Chazy Central for 17 years.

She was co-chair of the bicentennial celebration in Chazy in 1976; served on the Town’s Bicentennial Planning Committee; chair of Chazy Presbyterian Church’s 200th Birthday celebration; trustee of Chazy Public Library for 35 years; a Friend of the Chazy Public Library for over 50 years; a member of Riverview Cemetery Board for ten years, a Chazy Red Hatter, lay pastor for Chazy Presbyterian Church for three years, current ruling elder at the church, and Moderator of Chazy Presbyterian Women.

Mickey Mehroze Khan was born in Texas. He served in the Air Force for over 12 years as the FB1-11 crew chief. He served as a staff sergeant in Desert Storm and did a remote tour in Iceland and a Red Flag in Las Vegas.

Khan moved to Chazy in his teens. He served as a correction officer for seven years.

He has faced many health obstacles and has come out fighting; years ago he underwent a heart transplant. Mickey has been very active in the community. He is a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the Chazy Lion’s Club, for which he has volunteered numerous hours working at many of the organization’s events.

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City officials attempting to curb stinky situation Skunks popping up and causing foul odor in Ward 4

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — City officials trying to combat a stinky situation.

Skunks are taking over Plattsburgh, particularly around Halseys Corners.

Plattsburgh City Councilor Paul O’Connell brought up the issue earlier this month, stressing how the odor is now becoming the day-to-day aroma in his neighborhood.

“They’re all over,” O’Connell said. “It’s hard to control them.”

Nine skunks were recently caught by O’Connell’s neighbor and released back into the wild.

Yet, more and more keep popping up, he said, which has been a reoccurring issue for a few years.

O’Connell believes the community garden located behind the baseball field in Melissa Penfield Park is attracting them.

Plattsburgh Community Garden Group Co-Chair Lynn Myers disagrees.

“I have never seen or smelled a skunk near the community garden,” Myers told the Sun in an email. “As a resident of the neighborhood, I personally find it unlikely that the community garden is the source of the skunk problems.”

Skunks, she said, are attracted to areas by availability of food, water and shelter, such as under porches and decks, near brush and wood piles and in culverts.

Garbage is an accessible delicacy, she said, since many neighborhood residents put their trash cans out the night before pickup.

Myers expressed the possibility of the animals feeding on fallen fruits in the garden since it’s completely open with no surrounding fence, but it’s unlikely.

“I have lived within two blocks of the garden for over 20 years,” she said. “I’ve seen skunks in the neighborhood but not near the garden.”

The organization oversees the park’s garden and the Plattsburgh Housing Authority Garden.

NO FEEDING In an attempt to curb the issue, the city changed a law in November 2015 prohibiting people

from feeding wild animals.

The original ordinance applied only to pigeons. The change came about by O’Connell, who wanted to expand it to raccoons, possums, coyotes, birds, squirrels and skunks.

Violators of the law could face a fine of up to $250 or up to 15 days in jail.

Residents who leave food for their pets outside and gardeners are exempt since it’s considered as unintentional feeding.

The city is currently exploring other options to curb the infestation.

Skunks are taking over Plattsburgh and putting city officials in a stinky situation.

Clinton County Mental Health & Addiction Services moves Larger facility to help serve more patients suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, says director

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Mental Health & Addiction Services is settling into its new space on Arizona Avenue.

The clinic, which serves Clinton County residents who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, moved from Ampersand Drive on July 18.

The transition, Director Stacey Beebie said, took a week and services were affected for one day when the facility had to shut down to complete the move.

Beebie said she’s satisfied of the building Clinton County purchased early this year for $350,000 from the Plattsburgh Airbase Redevelopment Corporation.

“It’s very nice,” she said. “We’re still getting settled, but when it’s completed, we’ll be able to offer a lot more than what we did in our previous facility.”

The old facility lacked the space needed to service more individuals, said Beebie. It contained four small group rooms, which couldn’t comfortably fit more than 10 people.

This new building contains four large conference rooms, which can fit double the amount, and has a large auditorium that the clinic intends to use for public forums.

Once the organization gets settled, they hope to incorporate new audio and visual equipment and SMART technology in group rooms.

Telemedicine — remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology – will also be incorporated if there are more patients than staff or for special services staff may not be able to treat.

The new location, Beebie said, will help properly administer treatment methods for individuals, groups, families and couples.

Also, the South City bus drives past the facility each hour, making it easier for patients who don’t drive to use their services.

Over two years, six full-time positions were added and the number of patients remained the same from 2015, due to the lack of space.

With the larger space, Beebie anticipates an increase in patients, especially with the growing opiate usage in the North Country.

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Back to the drawing board for Champlain FD expansion

Voters disapprove new facility 94-101

By Teah Dowling

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CHAMPLAIN — Voters shot down a $3 million proposed project to expand the Champlain Fire Department 94-101 last month.

Administrative Secretary Tammy Barker believes the increase in taxes played a major role in the defeat.

If approved, over $200,000 would’ve been taken out of the fire department’s savings — leaving the remainder to be paid by selling municipal bonds.

Taxpayers would’ve seen a 43 percent increase, with the rate jumping from $1.35 per $1,000 in assessed value to $1.93.

“There are so many things going on in the town right now affecting the taxes,” Barker said, referring to current projects like the new water system. “It’s a lot for the community to take in.”

Commissioner Mike Tetrault said he believed a lack of publicity led to the low voter turn out, just a sliver of the town’s 1,600 residents.

“We’re highly disappointed,” Barker said. “The needs are necessary.”

CURRENT CONDITIONS Following a two-year assessment, department officials found the current size of the 30-yearold building, 4,600 square-feet, to be inadequate for housing its equipment and vehicles.

The station contains four and a half vehicle bays and several racks of equipment.

Due to the lack of space, the department leases space for $6,000 a year, plus utilities, on Oak Street to store additional necessary items.

The proposed 6,000 square-foot addition will contain three vehicle bays, kitchen, public toilets, a meeting room and a community room for public use – allowing all equipment and vehicles to be stored on site.

Other measures including facade, parking lot and energy efficiency upgrades.

The Champlain Fire Department plans on meeting Aug. 13 to discuss the next steps. Tetrault said the plan will be reevaluated to see if any further cuts can be made to reduce the cost.

Barker plans on looking into additional grant funding.

Tetrault’s hope is to present the project again in the spring.

“It’s a worthwhile project,” Tetrault said. “We’re not throwing in the towel just yet.”

Peru resident named to UMass Lowell Dean’s List LOWELL, Mass. — Alexander Sarazen of Peru has been recognized for achieving academic distinction at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Sarazen, majoring in exercise physiology, was named to the dean’s list at UMass Lowell for the spring 2016 semester.

To qualify for the dean’s list at UMass Lowell, a student must have completed no fewer than 12 graded credits for the semester and earned at least a 3.25 grade point average with no grade lower than C and without any incompletes.

The current fire department contains several pieces of equipment and four vehicles, creating very tight quarters. Several additional vehicles and equipment are stored in a facility on Oak Street.

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Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association now a tri-county effort Organizers submit blueprints for proposed effort to state

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — Foodies rejoice.

A proposed regional cuisine trail network across the tricounty area passed a major milestone last week when organizers applied for official status from the state Department of Ag and Markets.

If granted status, the network will graduate from an abstract concept to an official route that may be eligible for state resources.

The idea of an Essex County cuisine trail was first floated in January by a local entrepreneur.

Since then, the idea of a self-navigated route showcasing the region’s food and beverage destinations has sparked a flurry of activity in the region and has become a tri-county effort, with a total of six possible networks now on the drawing board in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties.

The idea, said Jay White, the project’s architect, is to organize the region’s agricultural assets into a unifying brand and market it to visitors as a unique travel destination.

Progress has been swift. Following that initial meeting, which saw immediate interest from local farmers, food producers and civic cheerleaders, an organizational nucleus was formed.

Dozens of letters of support were drafted and a nonprofit was formed to house an the new structure, the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association (ACTA).

A maximum of 10 cuisine trails can be designated across the state. The ACTA has proposed six, two in each county.

City to probe cause of beach contamination Lawmakers authorize study to identify solutions for ongoing bacterial problem in Plattsburgh City Beach

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — City officials are exploring the source of the bacterial issue in Plattsburgh City Beach.

Last month, the beach shut down for one day after water tests revealed high levels of contaminants, including E.Coli, fecal coliform and enterococci.

Last year, the beach shut down in mid August for the rest of the season after numerous revealed similar results.

The Plattsburgh Common Council aims to curb this recurring trend, which led to lost revenue last year, by conducting studies on what’s causing this influx and finding feasible solutions.

First step: Finding the cause.

The city plans on conducting a long-term study in the nearfuture to find out what’s causing the influx of bacteria.

Many theories have been brought to the table, Calnon said, from heavy winds and rain to sewage from animals or humans.

In an attempt to identify the exact cause, the city tests the water every day, instead of the required amount of once every two weeks.

It takes 24 hours to get the results back and costs $25 to $35 per day to run the tests.

Not once did the beach close due to reported illnesses, Calnon said, but “It’s not good business to close down the beach for any reason.”

Second step: Curbing the issue.

The city’s Engineering & Planning Department came up with idea of incorporating an enclosed swimming area.

Instead of ropes, the area would be marked off with docks and a type of curtain that would extend from the docks to the lake bed, containing the water.

Creating this space would not only allow for additional treatment, but create less wave action, more room for lifeguards and better accessibility for those with special needs, said Calnon.

“We have no idea if that will work,” he said. “But it’s a possibility.”

The city recently put out bids to start the study, which will close within the next few weeks.

The key is to have as many entry points as possible into the network. Each would be self-navigated along about 75 miles of the region’s most heavily-trafficked roads using signs as a benchmark.

Advocates envision an entire culture sprouting up around the new routes.

While including farms and breweries are obvious, said proponents, perhaps restaurants will create new menus, for instance. Or lodgings will create immersive packages designed to drive overnight visitation.

Ernie Hohmeyer, owner of the Lake Clear Lodge and Resort, already provides a similar package for guests as part of the lodge’s Adirondack History Dinner series designed to explore the history of the region’s food culture.

Earlier this year, Hohmeyer was part of a group of Franklin County business owners and officials who were tossing around their own ideas for a way to drive tourism along the Route 86 corridor from St. Regis, Lake Clear and Upper Saranac.

Generating spending in that area has typically proved to be a tough nut to crack due to the lack of a downtown area, Hohmeyer said.

The group arrived at the idea of a wellness, nature and history coordinator before catching wind of the proposed cuisine trail.

Instead of forming their own nonprofit, they linked up with White.

“It’s a natural commerce route already,” Hohmeyer said.

“We’re just taking advantage of it.”

So far, 30 Franklin County farmers, brewers and restaurants have expressed interest in the two trails, Hohmeyer said (another route would link Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake along Route 3), a number he hopes will grow to 50 following more public meetings and informational sessions.

Clinton County Historical Association to offer free ‘Intro to Genealogy’ presentation PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Historical Association will sponsor an introductory presentation on genealogical research by Julie Dowd on Aug. 18. Dowd has more than 30-years of experience researching family history and also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Clinton County Historical Association and the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society.

The free program begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Plattsburgh Public Library. For more information, call 561-0340 or visit clintoncountyhistorical.org.

Clinton County, too, has jumped on board, where a pair of proposed trails would interplay with existing wine routes.

“We’re going to tell a larger, broader story to these trails,” White said, “as opposed to one focus on a particular product, like wine or maple.”

According to White, Ag and Markets indicated a preliminary review of the applications would be completed by Sept.

1, marking the end of the first phase of the application effort.

Following their approval, a second phase will require Ag and Markets and the state Department of Transportation to discuss signage and possible traffic impacts.

Those determinations would set the table for the final approval process.

If approved, inclusion on the trail will likely be membership based, White said, with participating businesses paying an annual fee.

“Food can be a real draw,” Hohmeyer said. “Our food, and our food history, is in itself a destination.”

A proposed regional cuisine trail network across the tri-county area passed a major milestone last week when the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Association applied for official status from the state Department of Agriculture and Markets. Pictured here: Jay White, an organizer, speaks at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building in Westport on Jan. 20, 2016.

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Plattsburgh Rec seeks applicants for 8th ‘Biggest Loser’ challenge

PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department is seeking candidates for the eighth season of the North Country’s Biggest Loser adult fitness program, set to start on Oct. 4.

The program is looking for 20 adult participants to make lifestyle changes and to work with personal trainers in an effort to lead active, healthy lifestyles.

Six month recreation center memberships for all participants are free; however there is a $125 fee to cover the expense of the personal trainers.

Applications can be downloaded off the recreation department website or picked up at the City Recreation Center, and must be turned in by Sept. 20. For more information, contact Theodore Santaniello, Fitness Center Supervisor, at 324-7709, or visit plattsburghrecreation. com/biggestloser.

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o what end do we, as voters, value the endorsements candidates receive or give?

Presidential Candidate, Ted Cruz refused to give his endorsement to Republican nominee Donald Trump, causing many in the party to declare he committed political suicide, while others felt he stayed true to his convictions.

Conversely, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Bernie Sanders threw his overwhelming support behind nominee Hillary Clinton, and while it may have united the party, many believe Sanders sold out his loyal followers by giving in to party demands.

One by one we see folks in the spotlight throwing in their two cents, but do we really care?

So many factors go into one’s vote, especially for president since we are bombarded for such a long period of time with so much information. I wonder, if for some people it’s as easy as saying well if so and so is going for {name your candidate here}, well that’s good enough for me and I’ve made my choice?

With so many issues and so much time for candidates to fail, succeed and fail again I have to wonder if endorsements at even matter.

Let’s face it the debates are going to be earthshaking. With two debates going head to head against the NFL, chances are the football game will not be the biggest clash of the night, nor will it be the most discussed event the next day when everyone will be “armchair quarterbacking” at the water cooler.

This year, more so than anytime in my lifetime the choices are less than clear with so much on the line.

After the fiercely contested primaries for both parties, America has made it pretty clear we want a candidate to break the Washington mold, maybe even the two party monopoly.

I believe the 2016 presidential race will come down to the last few days before many decide who and even if they will participate in the vote. When it comes right down to it I think many want the person most capable of leading the nation, regardless of party. The one who survives this slugfest will no doubt be the one who proves they are capable of standing up to harsh public opinion, negative poll numbers and the inconsistency that comes from being less than perfect.

One things for sure, none can claim to be a perfect candidate this year.

So who cares what anyone else thinks? In America, we are independent minded and no one tells us what to do, think or how to vote.

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Stefanik should be more forceful in denouncing Trump

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btihaj Muhammad made history at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio as the first U.S. athlete to wear a hijab.

Of course, this is nothing out of the ordinary.

There are many Muslim athletes in the United States. Many compete at a professional level, and it was only a matter of time before someone passed the elite threshold and made it to the Olympics.

We watched the New Jersey-born fencer discuss on NBC Nightly News Sunday the challenges she faced, and still faces, due to her background.

We watched the interviews with her parents — Denise and Eugene, a retired cop decked out in a Yankees jersey — and recognize these folks, and their values, in ourselves.

Does Donald J. Trump?

Even watching sports, it’s impossible to avoid our thoughts from drifting to politics.

The reason is simple: It appears the Republican Party’s presidential candidate is so adrift from these fundamental American values — multiculturalism, diversity, fairness, tolerance — it’s tough not to realize that the past 14 months haven’t been a sick joke, and that someone who believes the exact opposite is just a few swing states away from the White House.

As Muhammad spoke on NBC, Trump was still dealing with the fallout from attacking Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the Gold Star parents of an American soldier, Capt. Humayun Khan, who died in Iraq in 2004.

By now, the contours are well-known. But we want to touch upon President Obama, who urged GOP leaders to retract their support for their candidate last week.

“The question they have to ask themselves is: If you are repeatedly having to say in very strong terms that what he has said is unacceptable, why are you still endorsing him?” Obama said. “What does this say about your party that this is your standard-bearer?”

Some say this is bulletproof logic.

Trump’s support among party brass can be broken into segments.

People like Chris Christie, Ben Carson, Gov. Paul LePage and Sen. Jeff Sessions appear to have tripped over themselves getting into Trump’s corner, craven political opportunists with limited shelf lives who saw which way the wind is blowing and wanted a slice.

There’s guys with gold-plated pedigrees, most notably, former presidents George W. and H.W. Bush, who have simply refrained from public comment — as they did when Obama ran for office.

There’s guys like Mitt Romney, John Kasich, Lindsey Graham, Ben Sasse and Jeb and most famously, Ted Cruz, who not only said they weren’t going to endorse him, but also left the door open to working against him.

Lastly, there are party leaders like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan, who quickly fell into line once Trump clinched the nomination and have been cringing with every provocative statement and ill-advised attack ever since.

Nowhere is this discomfort more evident than with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), who also appears to fall into this camp, and has very publicly tossed and turned over the profane political novice who is the new face of her party.

Even after he clinched the nomination, Stefanik only mentions Trump by name when reporters manage to wring it out of her.

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It’s become the death of thousand cuts at the freshman lawmaker’s carefully-choreographed public appearances.

Stefanik finally jumped into the fray last week when she criticized his comments on the Khans.

“Military families deserve our utmost respect,” Stefanik wrote in Facebook. “Captain Khan is a hero. While we can disagree on policies or politics, there is no excuse to attack our Gold Star families. Instead, every American should thank them for their unbelievable sacrifice and pray for them.”

But she didn’t make that statement until days after the fight was already boiling over — and after her Democratic opponent, Mike Derrick, criticized her for her silence, landing a rare punch in a race that has mostly seen him shadowboxing while getting tripped up by his Green Party opponent, Matt Funiciello.

Furthermore, Ryan and McConnell had already offered Stefanik cover by issuing similar boilerplate statements of their own.

During a campaign stump in Watertown last week, North Country Public Radio pushed Stefanik on the issue. The lawmaker said she would “continue to speak out when she disagrees with statements from Donald Trump,” according to their news report.

The real question is if she’ll do so without being prompted by the press, her opponents and her constituents.

We’re not naive, of course, and realize that it’s easier to keep your mouth shut and your nose to the ground.

We can’t imagine being a politician in this polarized climate. And Stefanik is walking a narrower tightrope than most, being a freshman lawmaker in a swing district who was immediately touted as a rising star following her election in 2014.

And that’s exactly why she needs to be more forceful in denouncing the candidate’s hate speech.

If you cloak yourself in bipartisan rhetoric like Stefanik has, then that becomes part of your responsibilities.

Hedging on rebuking the frontrunner of your party despite how nasty the rhetoric gets is not representing those values.

Is standing by while the nominee bashes people like Khizr and Ghazala Khan representing those values?

And refusing to do so just because he’s on the same team as you, well, that’s just partisanship at its core.

Stefanik always reverts back to the talking point that she’s focused on her district.

And that’s undoubtedly true. Stefanik has been a fine advocate for the North Country during her 18 months in office.

But like it or not, she’s tied to Trump.

This isn’t about her job performance — it’s about values.

Speaking out against Trump’s toxicity is the exact type of bipartisan North Country values we want in our representative.

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TrumpÊ voteÊ aÊ voteÊ forÊ PutinÊ policies To the Editor: As so many people are doing this summer, I find myself watching altogether too much political action on the TV. In the process, certain specific facts are beginning to take shape in my tired old brain.

A little history is in order. In the fall of 2002, until April of 2003, I was one of a very small group of locals who spent their days, through snow and ice and slush, demonstrating in downtown Elizabethtown against the imminent attack on Iraq.

As a group, we formed a pretty good idea of the swindle about to be dumped on the USA. We guessed right about the level of truth of the Weapons of Mass Destruction myth and we were right on when it came to a prediction of the damage and horror of destroying Islamic cities and villages.

We now here in the USA find ourselves facing the fury of a quarter of the world’s population. Our little group just about got it right.

Let’s take a look at the Trump campaign. Have you noticed how the little facts are beginning to accumulate? We’ll start with the fact that Trump has totally refused to reveal his tax information. Next, he appointed as his campaign manager an individual with a Ukrainian background and a history of managing politics in Crimea and Russia.

Among some of Trump’s recent boasts was one about selling gold-plated real estate to Russian oligarchs here in the USA. Some feeble jokes about calling upon the KGB to locate Hillary’s missing emails have also hit the airwaves.

Here is my opinion about what the facts are telling me. I hope I am wrong, but I don’t think I am.

Trump cannot reveal his tax information because it would demonstrate the disaster his fabulous empire has become. U.S. banks have probably refused to work with him and the wily Putin is now very likely keeping him afloat and out of jail. If American voters buy Trump’s nonsense and send him to the White House, Putin and the KGB would essentially be in charge of American domestic and foreign policy. It might seem to be a bit of a stretch, but when one considers the quality of the majority of our legislators, it also seems to be well within the realm of possibility. The fact that our foreign policy is already largely directed by Israel should be proof enough.

It is time to get smart here in the big PX. Jim Bullard Westport

SeatÊ checkÊ boastedÊ greatÊ turnoutÊ To the Editor: The weather couldn’t have been better for the Plattsburgh Farmer’s Market Child Car Seat Check Event held on Saturday, July 30 in the Durkee Street south parking lot.

The turn out from the public was great! The Clinton County DA’s office was in their own area doing bicycle safety and distributing bicycle helmets for the children in the northeast section of the parking lot with Deputy Hilliker doing Child IDs nearby.

There were seven car seat technicians (including myself), two instructors and two volunteers that showed up that day to assist in the inspections.

This resulted in our handling 43 vehicles in three and a half hours. There were 61 seats inspected, 19 seats replaced (due to being expired or inadequate for the child’s height and weight) with only four seats correctly installed.

The two instructors at the event, Mitch Carrier and Michelle Sorrell, were able to sign off on those seats needed by the attending car seat techs for recertification purposes.

A big thank you to all the techs that showed that day to make this event a big success.

A special thank you to Mitch Carrier’s wife Dora and Chris Hilchey’s daughter Rachel for being our “concierges.”

They greeted the parents and guardians as they arrived in their vehicles and handed them the form they needed to fill out prior to the safety seat inspection. They also assigned them a number and made sure we techs took everyone in the order they arrived.

Our next event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Saranac Volunteer Fire Department.

William Bush Plattsburgh

TrumpÊ outsourcingÊ jobs To the Editor: The followers of Trump are evidently as un-American as he is when it comes to keeping jobs in America.

I recently did a search on the internet for products carrying the Trump name and found everything was made in countries far removed from the good old USA. I did the search after a Republican friend showed me a Trump cap made in China. His signature hat is made in Cambodia and his wearing apparel comes from nations such as Bangladesh and China.

His speeches about bringing jobs back to America evidently don’t include his brands. His “Make America Great Again” hat is made in China while American jobs are outsourced. In Arizona, there is a company called Arizona Cap Company that sells caps made by Americans!

All the products in the Trump brand are available from manufacturers right here in the good old USA, but Trump has one loyalty, and it is to himself.

He claims that the “liberal press” is rigging the election every time something doesn’t go his way.

All the items on the Trump/Pence campaign site are outsourced to these same nations without a thought to unemployed Americans.

One has to wonder what Trump means by “Make America Great Again.”

Could it be Trump who is in need of being “Great Again”?

If Trump really cared about American jobs, he could simply go to the Internet and type in “Made in America” and he would find manufacturers for everything made under his brand.

COMMENTARY His supporters make all kinds of accusations about Hillary Clinton without one shred of evidence. This is the Republican way, as they don’t want to muddy the water with facts. With Trump, no one has to make accusations, as he is the real thing when it comes to lying and outsourcing! A draft dodger who talks like a hawk and hides behind a wall of hate. He is a coward.

Trump has done more to damage American relations with other countries than any other person living or dead. His lying about his relationship with Russia’s Putin should tell his followers his utterances are folly. This is the worst presidential candidate our country has ever put forward and many of my Republican friends are aghast. I can’t wait for the response this letter will garner, as I am sure there is no defense for the truth. God Bless America and Hillary Clinton for standing up to the Republican bullies who are throwing stones. Those who live in glass houses should take notice.

Conflict of Loyalties

Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga

ublic service runs through my veins, policy is always on my mind, and patriotism fills my heart.

As a young child, my response to the oft-asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” was always the same: “Madrid Town Supervisor.”

My response now, at 23, is not much different.

So what are the tenants of my political ideology?

In no specific order: 1. Fiscal conservatism; 2. Strict constitutionalism; 3. Peace through strength; 4. Free markets.

I believe that deficits and debt are just deferred taxation, for which my generation will bear the burden. I support a safety net, but not a safety hammock. I believe in comparative advantage and lovefree trade (specifically free trade done right, i.e. without cronyism).

I don’t think you can have free people without free markets. The consumer is always right, and central planners always end up being wrong, very wrong.

I will defend my right to bear arms just as vigorously as I will defend my opponents’ right to be wrong about guns and gun violence. I love the whole Constitution.

I believe bullies pick on the weak, not the strong. To continue to protect our nation and our friends, we must maintain a strong and innovative national defense.

But I also believe I should have the same rights and privileges associated with legal marriage as my heterosexual friends. I believe, despite my personal religious views, the government should not force women to abide by my views on ensoulment and abortion. Roe v.

Wade isn’t going anywhere, and I don’t think it should.

I will be frank: 2016 has been a political dumpster fire.

The party just ratified the most radically exclusive platform of the modern era and nominated a man who bashes the disabled, Muslims, women, prisoners of war, and a Gold Star family.

The party nominee has no apparent knowledge or regard for the Constitution, and he is a self-described king of debt. The nominee’s disdain for free trade is celebrated at his rallies, as is his proposal to disband NATO. I do not recognize this party — it’s not the party I proudly joined in 2011.

Is it really the party new, young voters are going to flock to?

I’m an eternal optimist, but I am not chained to this party, nor are my friends. I am, however, firm in my convictions. This liberty-loving free marketer isn’t ready to pack up his pocket Constitution and go home just yet, but this tragic conflict of loyalties (party vs. principles) cannot go on much longer.

SupersÊ operatingÊ onÊ assumptions To the Editor: First, let me say that I’m actually a proponent of County intervention at the Essex County Fairgrounds. Unfortunately, due to the misinformation that’s been spread and now spilled into the media, I feel compelled to respond to Mr. Monty’s letter (July 28 edition).

1. “Handshake” agreements were a regular way of doing business for many in the late-1970s when my family first became a part of the Midway Diner. Just because that’s not the way business is done today, living in the litigious society we do, are you saying we shouldn’t honor agreements forged on a handshake 35+ years ago, when a handshake meant something?

2. The Midway Diner could have easily been ready for this year’s fair. The fact is, the County couldn’t/wouldn’t provide the building/code information needed to do so. We had a plan in place to tear down the old building and rebuild in time, and at no cost to the county.

3. You said that we were presented an offer to place a vendor cart on the existing site. When, by whom, and to whom was this offer made? No such offer was ever made. The only offer I have received is an informal “offer” to appear before the board early next year to state our case to rebuild. I was told even that would depend on how this year’s fair went. I asked for clarification on what that meant or by what criteria they would be judging, but I have received no answer to date.

4. You stated we have been informed every step of the way. This is not the case. Since shortly after the fair ended last year, I have been the one initiating contact with the County, seeking information, not the other way around. That being said, I have received very little, if any, in return.

5. Finally, as you continue to insist that we did not build our building, look up the August 1993 (former) Valley News. You can verify for yourself, by article and photo, that we did “in fact” build our building. The Mason brothers didn’t even build the former building. They acquired it from a man by the name of Wesley Simpson, who built the original building on that site.

I would have been happy to discuss any of these things prior to now if given the opportunity. I would have much rather that than the committee itself operating on assumptions.

Scott Hommes Willsboro

BoycottÊ theÊ BudweiserÊ Clydesdales To the Editor: The Budweiser Clydesdales are appearing at Lake George on Aug. 18, with stable viewing before then at the Saratoga State Park Aug. 16-21.

Please boycott these events. Budweiser amputates the tails of these magnificent horses even though they do not have to.

This amputation is called docking, and it is a cruel and useless procedure that is done so that the horse looks a certain way. So much of the tail is cut off - bones (15 of their 18 vertebra), muscles and skin - the horse is left with a tiny stub. Some horses are forced to live with chronic or phantom pain.

The tail never grows back and I have seen many of these mutilated horses, miserable, when they have been turned out to pasture.

Instead of enjoying their retirement, they are forced to move all day long, stamping their feet, and shaking their heads to try to keep biting insects from feasting on them. Their useless little stub of a tail can do nothing.

Imagine you are covered in mosquitoes or wasps but cannot use your arms.

That is how these horses are left to suffer because of the ridiculous, brutal procedure.

Docking of horses’ tails was originally performed for safety reasons when horses were harnessed for activities such as hauling, logging or pulling carriages (Tozzini, 2003). The rationale given for this was to prevent possible difficulties in controlling a horse whose tail had tangled in the harness or reins (Tozzini, 2003; Lefebvre et al, 2007).

However, not all draught horses are docked and the inconsistent application of the practice implies that these horses can be managed adequately without the need to remove the tail. Simple and practical alternatives, such as plaiting or bandaging the tail, are available if necessary.

Fourteen US states have banned it along with five Canadian provinces and 11 countries.

The AAEP policy states, in part, that: “The American Association of Equine Practitioners is opposed to the alteration of the tail of the horse for cosmetic or competitive purposes.”

From the United States Humane Society: “We agree that unless medically indicated for the horse’s health, this procedure is unnecessary and limits natural movement of the tail, to the extent that it cannot be used to fend off flies and biting insects and prevents horses from displaying mental and physiological states of mind.” - Marty Irby, Senior Director of Rural Outreach and Equine Protection, The Humane Society of the US. Please, stop supporting this cruelty towards horses. As long as you go to these events, Budweiser will continue to mutilate their horses.

Briar Lee Mitchell, MA, EdD Wimauma, Florida

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AUG. VAUGHN WATSON ORGAN 12 Fri. CONCERT@ ESSEX COMMUNITY CHURCH, ESSEX, NY.

Friday: 7:00 pm

Essex Community Concert Series hosts Vaughn Watson. He has performed all over New York City and at the Annual Festival of Organists in New Jersey.

Admission: $10 per adult, $5 under 13.

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AUG. ETHAN USLAN PIANO 19 Fri. CONCERT@ ESSEX COMMUNITY CHURCH, ESSEX, NY.

Friday: 7:00 pm

Ragtime, jazz, silent film pianist, Ethan Uslan, is a 3-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. He has performed all over the world. Admission: $10, under 13 $5.

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ccording to a 2014 study in “Psychological Science,” experiential purchases — money spent on activities and experiences — tend to provide more enduring happiness than material purchases. The study goes on to say that time spent in anticipation of an event is overall more enjoyable than time spent waiting for a product. More happiness is not only better derived from spending your money on experiences over material possessions, but time spent before an event is more pleasurable.

Here are a few things to make your life more pleasurable this week.

On Aug. 13, the Upper Jay Art Center will host a summer fundraiser featuring four awardwinning poets; Chase Twichell, Roger Mitchel, Gregory Orr and Sharon Olds. Readings by the poets will be followed by a night of karaoke hosted by DJs “Howlin’ Howie” and “Jumpin’ Joe”.

A full bar and casual dinner will be provided. Tickets are $50.

In collaboration with the Adirondack Center for Writing, the Howl Story Slam will come to the Upper Jay Art Center on Aug. 18. The Howl Story Slam is an open mic storytelling competition open to anyone who has a five minute story to share. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Admission is free.

The venue will also host performer Danny Schmidt on Aug. 20. Schmidt has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of the most significant songwriters in the past fifty years.

Drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, Schmidt is considered a preeminent writer and artist. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15. For more information on these events, contact the Upper Jay Art Center at 946-8315.

The opening ceremonies for the Lake George Music Festival will be held at Blais Park on Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Voted “Best Annual Event” by LG.com, the Lake George Music Festival brings world-class musicians to the North Country every year. The opening ceremonies will feature a free performance by the LGMF Brass Players and commentary by festival directors Alexander Lombard, Barbora Kolarova and Roger Kalia. For more information, or to view a full schedule of events, visit lakegeorgemusicfestival.com.

On Aug. 19, Montreal art-rock group La Tragédie will headline a performance at 7 p.m. at the ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh. Philadelphia singer-songwriter Juan Cervantes and local rock group Instant Narwhal will open. Tickets are on a $3-10 sliding scale, attendees are encouraged to pay what they can afford. For more information, visit facebook.com/rotagallery.

Second City will return to the Lake Placid Center for the Arts on Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Second City is a legendary sketch comedy troupe known for launching the careers of Tiny Fey, Steven Colbert, Steve Carell, Bill Murray and more. Tickets to the performance are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information, visit lakeplacidarts.org.

Hyde Collection curator Jonathan Canning will lead a tour of the collection’s current exhibitions, “Durer & Rembrandt: Master Prints” and “The Hydes & Rembrandt,” at the Glens Falls gallery on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Canning will draw out personal characteristics of the two great printmakers and uncover the fascinating history of Louis and Charlotte Hyde’s purchase of the museum’s masterpiece by Rembrandt. The tour will be free with museum admission. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Colette Broestler at 792-1761 ext. 310 or adminassist@hydecollection.org.

On Aug. 20, the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake will host a birch bark frame workshop with Mary Vianese. Vianese will teach attendees her techniques for building the perfect picture frame from scratch. Cost for non-members is $50 and includes all materials. For more information, visit adirondackarts.org.

The Ticonderoga Historical Society’s Irish celebration will be held on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature a living history military encampment, a meet-and-greet with author Liam McHone, a concert featuring Hair of the Dog and Loose Monkeys, several brief programs on the Irish involvement in the American Civil War, and more. Attendees are invited

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to the Hancock House free of charge for all daytime events.

Tickets for the evening concert, which begins at 6 p.m., are priced at $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For more information, call the Historical Society at 585-7868.

The Olympus Piano Trio will perform at the United Methodist Church in Saranac on Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. Their program will include works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. A donation of $15 is suggested. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 293-7613 or visit hillandhollowmusic.org.

The Depot Theatre in Westport will present the musical comedy “Murder for Two” from Aug. 12-28. Organizers say the musical is a zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery. For more information, visit depottheatre. org or call the box office at 962-4449.

The Adirondack Film Society will screen the world premier of “The Night We Met” on Aug. 13-14 at the Strand Theater in Schroon Lake. The film is an independent feature directed and co-written by Capitol District filmmaker Jon Russell Cring. “The Night We Met” was shot in and around Schroon Lake. Organizers say the movie is about “the kind of unforgettable night shared by two young lovers that we’ve all had or wished we had at least once in our youth.” For more information, visit adirondackfilmsociety.org.

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Lyme disease on the rise in Essex County Local efforts to combat disease dovetail with state, federal efforts

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Lyme disease is on the rise in Essex County.

“Our Lyme numbers are off the charts,” Susan Allott, Essex County Public Health Department’s Director of Preventive Services, reported to county lawmakers on Monday.

Cases of the tick-born illness have doubled this year from 15 in 2015 to 33 to date.

Allott is working with Champlain Area Trails to install warning signs for hikers, which are also available on request for lawmakers to install in their communities.

The signs urge hikers to avoid tick bites by using repellents, walking in the center of trails and to check for ticks daily on children, pets and themselves.

The majority of those cases were contracted along Lake Champlain, Allott said. But de-

spite the trend, she said it’s a misnomer that inland residents can’t be affected, including North Elba residents.

Lyme disease affects 300,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Cases have doubled in the U.S. since 1991, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, because warmer temperatures allow more ticks to spread the disease.

State and federal lawmakers have joined Essex County in taking measures to stay ahead of the disease.

This session, State Sen. Betty Little (RQueensbury) co-sponsored two bills aimed at increasing public awareness.

The first bill would require the state Department of Health to design a Lyme and tick-borne disease prevention program to promote awareness of the disease and keep communities informed.

The second would direct the state Departments of Education, Health and Environmental Conservation to “develop instructional tools and materials to assist in the

education and awareness program to protect children from Lyme disease and tick-borne infections,” according to materials provided by the senator’s office.

Both bills are pending consideration by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

A third bill, which passed the Senate, would require a state commission to submit a report on the impact of providing insurance coverage for Lyme and other tick-borne related diseases by May 1, 2017.

Health insurance providers are not required to cover long-term treatment for those who suffer from chronic Lyme or other related diseases.

According to her office, Little was successful in securing $75,000 this year for the continuation of a Lyme disease collaborative study by the Trudeau Institute, Adirondack Health, the state Department of Health, and other agencies.

At the federal level, Rep. Elise Stefanik (RWillsboro) touted her legislative efforts last week while stumping in Glens Falls, which include the introduction of legislation that would require the Department of Health

and Human Services to conduct research on Lyme and other tick borne diseases.

The proposed bill would also “establish an interagency working group that reviews the research and provides recommendations so that we can better care for those affected.”

The private sector has also been shining a light on the issue.

Ward Lumber sponsored a seminar in June in Jay featuring three experts on the disease.

Dr. Lee Ann Sporn, of Paul Smith’s College, discussed how the increasing number of ticks found in certain areas of the Adirondack Park are behaving differently than in other locations where they have existed for years.

Sporn also referred to areas on the fringe of infected areas as the “leading edge,” meaning that despite low tick densities, these areas can be just as dangerous.

Education is paramount, she said, speaking to a crowd of 60 attendees.

Additional speakers included Holly Ahern MS, MT, co-founder of the Lyme Action Network, and Dr. Ronald Stram.

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Local sales tax revenue slows in 2016 State comptroller: Low gas prices continue to curb collections

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PLATTSBURGH — Local sales tax collections across the state have taken a beating during the first six months of 2016, according to the state comptroller’s office.

Overall, growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second.

Regional growth is uneven across the state.

While the North Country as a whole has broke even — collections declined by 0.1 percent over the same period last year — the situation varies wildly between counties.

The steepest drop-off is in Hamilton County, where revenues are down 6.8 percent, or $99,000 over 2015.

Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber attributed the freefall to two factors: Like the comptroller, Farber said low gas prices continued to curb collections.

The other is the weather, with the mild winter taking a giant bite out of snowmobile season, the chief economic driver in the tourism-dependent county.

“It’s pretty understandable that sales tax would be off from where it was a year ago,” Farber said.

The lawmaker hoped a strong summer season might mitigate some of the damage But paired with the tax cap, which clocks in at seventh-tenths of a percent this year, Farber said budget cuts at the county level might be inevitable.

“That’s the nature of the dynamic in New York now, the appetite to see government and government services downscaled,” Farber said. “We expect to have another budget where we’re going make some hard cuts, and that’s the nature of the world we live in.”

Washington County also fared poorly, suffering a 6.4 percent drop.

Declines in Franklin and Clinton were more muted, at 2.2 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively.

Motor fuel sales are the top contributor to the county’s sales tax, said Clinton County Treasurer Kim Davis.

Gas sales are down 29 percent for the first half of the year — the second-worst returns in the state — leading to a $677,861 decline in revenue.

“If we had the same gas prices last year, we’d be $10,000 ahead of projected revenue,” Davis said.

Totals stayed firm in Essex County, where revenues dropped just 0.3 percent.

Treasurer Mike Diskin said while he was unclear as to what was driving the number, he surmised the county’s expansion of the occupancy tax to include vacation rental units, which went into effect this year, might have softened the blow.

Occupancy tax collections to date are $29,600 over last year, or about 4 percent.

“I think we’re starting to see the effect of vacation rentals,” Diskin said. “We’re having a bounceback here, so to speak. We’re not overwhelming anyone with our stuff, but we’re still doing okay.”

Warren County, up 2.3 percent, was among the few northern New York counties who saw a bump, a measure Michael Swan, the county treasurer, attributed to their tourism-based economy.

While numbers were down in the first quarter, early summer numbers appear strong, he said.

“Right now, there’s a lot of people coming,” Swan said. “It’s a good summer.”

Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller, said the slowdown in sales tax collection growth reflects a three-year trend.

Collections tend to slow to a trickle in the first half of the year, followed by more robust growth in the second half.

“Recent economic projections suggest that sales tax collections will pick up again in the second half of 2016,” DiNapoli said.

The Empire State did have some bright spots. Despite the regional declines, local sales tax collections actually grew by a net $130 million across the state.

New York City’s 2.4 percent growth amounted to an $80 million increase, accounting for the majority of local sales tax growth statewide.

The Mid-Hudson region had the strongest growth at 2.7 percent, followed by the Finger Lakes at 2.5 percent.

Of the 16 other cities in New York state with their own general sales tax, 11 had increases.

Yonkers had the largest growth at 17.3 percent due to an increase in the local sales tax rate from 4 to 4.5 percent. Norwich saw a 5.9 percent increase, followed by Johnstown with a 5.7 percent rise.

Five cities experienced declines, including Gloversville (5.1 percent), Olean (3.8 percent) and Salamanca (3 percent).

While sales tax revenues are slowing across the state, the situation varies by county in the tourism-dependent North Country.

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them on their many outings.

ADVENTURES GALORE The illustrated book, which was written in 2014 and published in 2015, recounts that time when the family included Big Moose on their several adventures through made-up stories.

Through hand-drawn photos, the family showcased how the crazy and sometimes troublesome woodland creature fit in.

Big Moose joined the Wiggletoes for dinner at McDonald’s in Warrensburg, where he consumed 20 cheeseburgers and a coke.

In Lake George, they all played tennis and rode on the rollercoaster in Storytown USA, now known as Six Flags Great Escape.

The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing was their favorite place to go golfing.

Big Moose went a little crazy in Fort Ticonderoga, where he drilled, marched, played a brass bugle and set off a canon.

And what’s a vacation without getting into a little trouble?

Big Moose made sure of that when he joined the horses during a race in the Saratoga Racetrack.

The days ended with late night snacks in Glens Falls.

All these events, and more, are displayed throughout the 35-page rhyming children’s book.

SUMMER TRADITION The Southerland’s adventures go further than that one memorable summer.

Every year since 1977, the family would leave their day-to-day life in New York City and make the long drive to their vacation home in Schroon Lake.

“I never regretted purchasing a summer home here,” Yvonne said. “I love the Adirondacks.”

Whether it be Chestertown, North Hudson, Plattsburgh, Keeseville or Saratoga, the Southerland’s always enjoy their outings.

With the new addition to the family, 7-month-old Amari, the Southerland’s are looking forward to many more adventures in years to come.

“The Moose is Loose” can be purchased at the town store in Schroon Lake, the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, The Wild Center in Tupper Lake and on Amazon.com. Paperback copies cost $14.95 and hard copies cost $19.95.

Zika consequences can be ‘severe’, says CCPH

Plattsburgh sponsors ‘Almost Maine’ senior trip

No cases of Zika yet, says county, but residents should still be wary PLATTSBURGH — The first confirmed cases of Zika virus transmitted by mosquitoes in the United States have occurred in Florida, raising concerns across the nation.

The type of mosquito that transmits the Zika virus is not known to live in the North Country. The Clinton County Health Department is, however, taking measures to be sure and assess health risks posed by the mosquitoes that are common to the area.

Darwyna Facteau, director of Health Care Services at the Clinton County Health Department, wants North Country residents to know what their risks are.

Mosquitoes common to our region can pass illnesses to humans such as West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

“Many of the same strategies used to protect people from Zika, should be employed to protect against WNV and EEE,” said Facteau. “Such as using insect repellent and taking steps to reduce the number of mosquitoes in and around your home.”

This summer, Clinton County Health Department and SUNY Plattsburgh are working together to assess the risk of WNV and EEE to local residents and to look for Aedes specimens.

Eight sampling sites stretch north and south from Ausable to Champlain and west to Saranac with traps at each site.

A pool of mosquitoes consists of 10-60 mosquitoes from the same location and trap. As of Aug. 1, 29 pools of mosquitoes have been sent for testing and all have come back negative.

Most of the mosquitoes trapped here this summer have been Coquillettidia perturbans, a species known to carry WNV and EEE. To date, no mosquitoes with WNV or EEE have been identified in local samples and no Aedes albopictus specimens have been found.

“This is good news” said Judy Ross, principal public health sanitarian at the Clinton County Health Department. Ross cautions that even though no mosquitoes with WNV and EEE have been identified, mosquitoes capable of passing these illnesses are here and the consequences, especially of EEE, can be severe.

“Residents should protect themselves from mosquito bites,” said. Ross.

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PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh will sponsor a trip to the Lake George Dinner Theatre on Aug. 18.

Attendees will have lunch at the Holiday Inn Turf and enjoy a performance of romantic comedy “Almost Maine”. There will be a choice of chargrilled chicken, broiled Atlantic salmon, medallions of beef or vegetarian pasta.

This day program is open to any senior residing in Clinton County.

The cost for this day trip is $60 for the lunch and tickets to the play. The bus will be leaving the mall parking lot at 9 a.m. and will return at 5 p.m.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are mandatory before Aug. 8th. To register, call 562-6860 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There are a limited number of spaces to be filled on a first come-first serve basis.

Scholarship program to hold new car and motorcycle benefit show PLATTSBURGH — The Brandon Sorrell Memorial Foundation Scholarship program will hold their inaugural car and motorcycle benefit show Aug. 20 at the at the American Legion Post 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register a car or motorcycle, email Terry at savag112@ canton.edu. For more information, call 562-0105 or visit brandonsorrell.com.

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Seventh annual Rockeater Adventure Race returns to City Beach New Corporate Challenge Race featured, ‘Pebble-Eater,’ kids race returns PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh’s obstacle and adventure race returns to the Plattsburgh City Beach for its seventh year Saturday, Sept. 17.

The 5K race will begin at the City Beach at 2 p.m. The race will include over a dozen obstacles throughout the course.

Fan-favorites like the harvest crawl, mud pit, tunnel crawl, scramble net, water wading, and fire jumping will continue to challenge participants of all ages and abilities. Organizers will add a number of new and challenging obstacles to the course as well.

The ever-popular costume contest will return with prizes for the best costumes. Event entertainment and music will be provided by 99.9 The Buzz throughout the race and after-race party. Food, drinks, and vendors will be available for both participants and spectators.

The traditional “Pebble-eater” Adventure Race for children will continue this year. Kids, aged 4-6, can run a shortened half-mile route at noon. 7-9 year-olds can run a three quarters of a mile route at 12:30 p.m., and 10-14 year-olds can run a 1.5 mile loop at 1 p.m. All routes incorporate age-appropriate obstacles and safety measures, and will finish in the crowdfavorite mud pit.

New this year, the Wave will be available for the Rockeater Corporate Challenge at 3 p.m. Businesses can pre-register

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BINGO PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AU SABLE FORKS - Au Sable Forks Library's summer story time begins on Monday, July 11th from 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. for K 3rd, and 10:30 11:30 for grades 4th 6th.

The program will run on Mondays on July 11th & 18th and August 1st, 8th and 15th. We are pleased to announce that our summer story time will once again be hosted by Katie Haig. For further information, please contact Alison Follos, Director, Au Sable Forks Free Library. To sign your child up, please visit the library during regular hours: 518-647-5596 LAKE PLACID - SUMMER STORY TIME & CRAFT FOR KIDS, In addition to our monthly Sunday Storytime & Craft at 4:00 pm, starting from July 4th to August 29th, The Bookstore Plus will be hosting a weekly Summer Story-time & Craft on Mondays at 10:00 am. Our storyteller will read to the children, and then follow the storytelling with a themed craft project. All children are invited to participate.

Craft supplies will be provided at no cost. The Bookstore Plus, 2491 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY, (518) 523-2950 Phone, (518) 523-3591 Fax

with Steve Peters by email at peterss@cityofplattsburgh-ny. gov or by phone at 324-7709, and receive special registration links and pricing for their employees. Finishers of the Corporate Challenge will receive points for their finish, with the lowest combined score being declared the Rockeater Coprorate Challenge Champion. Novabus has already registered their team and are certain that they will defeat any area businesses that accept their challenge.

All waves will be computer “chip” timed by Adirondack Coast Events with instantaneous results and accurate times.

In addition, all participants will receive a legendary Rockeater t-shirt and unique medal.

“This is one of the most fun events that we put on and it’s amazing that we are in our seventh year already,” said Steve Peters, Superintendent of Recreation. “The Rockeater really is the original local adventure race, and it is so much fun for all of our participants. It doesn’t matter if you are a runner or non-runner; this is simply an event that shouldn’t be missed.”

Registration fee will be $30 for the first 25 people in each wave, $35 for the next 50 people in each wave and $40 for the next 50 in each wave and $45 for all other registrants after that.

The deadline for race entry is Sept. 16. Registration can be done at rockeateradventurerace.com. Race day registration will be available for $45. It will include participation in the race, a Rockeater Adventure Race T-shirt, finisher medal, bib number, and after-party admission. Costumes add a fun element to adventure races and are encouraged.

To register for the event and learn more information or to become a volunteer, visit rockeateradventurerace.com. For general inquiries, contact the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department at 324-7709 or recreation@cityofplattsburgh-ny. gov.

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AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 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

TUPPAER LAKE - Adirondack Health Community Outreach Series: Addiction- 6-7 pm on August 9, 2016 GoffNelson Memorial Library, Tupper Lake. To learn more, contact Eileen Mowrey at 518-897-2321.

THE ASRC FALCONER SCIENCE/NATURAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES 2016 TUESDAY EVENINGS - 7:00 p.m.

Free admission and open to the public. ASRC WHITEFACE FIELD STATION 110 MARBLE LANE Wilmington, NY 12997 July 12 The Adirondack Moose Project. Visual presentation by Sharon Tabor, DECs Bureau of Wildlife Technician Discussion and multimedia presentation of the current Adirondack Moose Project as it relates to scientific research: the distribution and population trends of moose in New York, habitat selection, health monitoring and implications climate change may have on moose across the Northeast.

July 26 El Nino and La Nina Effects On Local and Global Weather Multimedia presentation by Conor Lahiff, National Weather Service Meteorologist. Highlights of general weather across the North Country with a focus on winter weather patterns, including a review of this past winter. Also discussed will be teleconnections such as how La Nina and El Nino affect the local and global weather and climate change.

August 9 View From Above: Seeing Our Environment in a New Light. Multi-spectral imagery discussion by Dr. Melanie Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences Paul Smiths College. We have increasing amounts of multi-spectral imagery publicly available for little to no charge that can tell us so much about our world. In this talk, we will discuss basic remote sensing of the environment, what a remote sensing of the environment, what a remote sensing analyst sees, how that vision compares to what we see every day, and how we can shift our perspective to see things in a new light. August 23 Climate Change: Whats Left to Argue About? Presentation by Dr. Eric Leibensperger, Atmospheric Science Professor, Department of Earth Sciences SUNY Plattsburgh

ELIZABETHTOWN – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room, 75 Park St., Elizabethtown, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall.

ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.

ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

WILMINGTON - WILMINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO PRESENT Dog Days: Stories of Dogs in the Adirondacks August 19th 7 pm. Refreshments for this program are provided by the Country Bear Bakery in Wilmington. For further information, contact the Wilmington Historical Society at 518-420-8370 or email whs12997@hotmail.com .

DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Roast Turkey Dinner, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Pre-school free.

Donations of non-perishable food items for the Westport Food Pantry are appreciated.

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KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 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

ELIZABETHTOWN – Adirondack Farmers Market, Fridays until September 16th 9am-1pm, Behind the Adirondack Museum.

LAKE PLACID – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center December 1, January 5, Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM November 24, December 22, January 26, Feb 23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

ELIZABETHTOWN - The Adirondack History Museum concludes its summer lecture series with a presentation by Steven Engelhart on Thursday, Aug. 18. Engelhart, executive director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) will present Essex County Architecture: From Pioneer Homes to the Cold War at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to stop by at 6 p.m. for a reception featuring light refreshments. The presentation is free for museum members, and $8 for non-members. For more information, contact the museum at (518) 873-6466 or echs@adkhistorymuseum.org.

SARANAC LAKE - Adirondack Health Community Outreach Series: Addiction 6-7 pm on August 11, 2016 Saranac Lake Free Library, Saranac Lake. To learn more, contact Eileen Mowrey at 518-897-2321.

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.

KEENE – Adirondack Farmers Market Marcy Airfield Sundays 9:30am-2pm until October 9th.

LECTURES & SEMINARS

PLATTSBURGH - twice-monthly Public Science Forums on interesting topics in science and the social sciences at The Champlain Wine Company, 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh NY 12901. First and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm. Beginning Monday Feb. 1st. Local Scientists and Social Scientists present provocative public forums free to the public. For more information, please call 518564-0064.

PUBLIC MEETINGS CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday 7pm8pm, Wesleyan Church, 2083 Rt. 3, Cadyville, NY. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Hall Street, Chazy 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

WESTPORT – The Adirondack Garden Club invites the public to attend a no charge meeting at Dacy Meadow Farm August 16th at 11am. Anita Deming, Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension Assoc. of Essex County will speak on farming in the Champlain Valley www.adirondackgardenclub.com

LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Monday at St. Agnes Church Basement, 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid 8pm9pm. For more information call 1888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome. Meetings are twice monthly: the first Monday at 7 P.M and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at 7pm-8pm, United Methodist Church, 127 Beekmantown Street, Plattsbugh. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH – ALATEEN Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

SARNAC LAKE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Wednesday at Baldwin House, 94 Church Street, Saranac Lake 7pm-8pm.

For more information call 1-888425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

WESTPORT - The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the Library. It is anticipated the meeting will open with an executive session. Agenda items will include personnel appointments and address any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend.

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An overlay would leave existing phone subscribers with the 518 area code and add a different code on top of the existing area for new customers.

Ten-digit dialing would be required to complete all calls, even to locations nearby, like a neighbor.

Most existing phone customers would be able to keep their current number.

‘PREFERRED CHOICE’ The representatives, who aren’t allowed to be directly quoted, believe the overlay option will be chosen.

Telecommunications industry officials already submitted a petition in favor of the overlay. The North American Numbering Plan (NAPA) recommends it as well.

The reps said previous public comment sessions generated requests for the new area code to be 235 for “ADK,” an area code that is currently unassigned.

The hearings, which included sessions in Lake Placid and Glens Falls, ended last week, but comments can be submitted until Aug. 19.

The earliest a decision can be made by the PSC is in September. The change won’t be in effect until 2019-2020.

Just four residents attended the public hearing. None spoke publicly. All declined to talk to a reporter.

“Nowadays people put numbers in their cell phones and dial by name,” said Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman, who also attended the hearing. “There’s always going to be a learning curve to something, but it’s a learning process.”

Cashman said his parents remember having a five-digit number, and the lawmaker himself remembers when phones used to have a party line — a local loop telephone circuit shared by multiple phone subscribers.

Change is inevitable, he said.

Comments can be made by calling 1-800-335-2120, emailing secretary@dps.ny.gov or mailing Public Service Commission Secretary Kathleen Burgess.

Public Service Commission representatives briefed the public and local officials last week at the Plattsburgh Town Hall on a second code that would supplement the current one.

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Della Auto Group acquires KIA franchise

Local auto group expands consumer options PLATTSBURGH — The Della Auto Group is excited to announce the addition of the automotive franchise, KIA, to its automotive organization. The Della Auto Group is an automotive retail dealership group.

Established in 1983, The Della Auto Group markets products and services through seven retail facilities. The Della Auto Group directly employs over 250 people in Upstate New York. The Della Auto Group is committed to being a good partner to the communities in which it operates.

The Della KIA dealership will be located at 74 South Platt Street in Plattsburgh. A collection of new KIA inventory is already in stock at the Della KIA location.

“I am elated to add KIA to the line of automobile franchises owned and operated by the Della Auto Group,” said Michael Della Bella, President of the Della Auto Group. “My family and I are looking forward to giving the residents of Plattsburgh and the surrounding North Country areas another opportunity in the car market. We are excited to explore the KIA brand.”

For more information, visit dellacars.com or call 561- 6400.

‘Pink the Links’ golf tourney slated for Aug. 20 PLATTSBURGH — Guardians of the Ribbon will host a golf tournament on Aug. 20 at the Barracks Golf Course in Plattsburgh. Organizers hope to raise money to help local people fighting cancer with the tournament. The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.

For more information, call Jim Garrant at 578-0331.

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Funiciello calls for reform in Green Party convention speech

Candidate rips two-party system in Houston speech

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GLENS FALLS — North County Congressional Candidate Matt Funiciello, a Glens Falls cafe and bakery owner, took his campaign for political reform to a national stage Aug. 6 as he gave a key speech at the Green Party’s National Convention in Houston.

Funiciello’s impassioned speech — which preceded the formal nomination of Dr. Jill Stein as the Green Party’s candidate for U.S. president — was enthusiastically received by the audience filling the University of Texas’ student center auditorium.

Funiciello is the Green Party candidate for the 21st Congressional seat now held by Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), who is campaigning for re-election. Retired Army Col. Mike Derrick is also seeking the post.

Funiciello’s seven-minute speech at the Green convention — blasting the major party candidates and calling for substantial change in governance — was interrupted often by applause and cheers.

Funiciello was introduced by convention co-chair Margaret Flowers, a Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate in Maryland.

Flowers noted that famed consumer advocate Ralph Nader, Green Party presidential candidate in 2000, called Funiciello “Democracy’s baker and a man I call a friend.”

The party official also noticed that Funiciello, in his 2014 race for Congress, received 11 percent of the vote, exceeding all expectations for a third-party candidate. She also mentioned that Funiciello won the endorsement of the three major daily newspapers in his Congressional district.

Funiciello spoke primarily about the failures of the two major parties to address society’s problems as well as voting one’s conscience rather than opting for political expediency.

“I can see the very real struggle of Bernie Sanders supporters right now, as they are being told angrily that the only ‘adult’ thing they can do is support the lesser evil,” he said to the appreciative crowd.

“And I’m just thinking which one is that — we have an unobstructed war-monger and an obstructed buffoon — thanks for the great menu,” he continued, referring respectively to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Quoting Hunter S. Thompson’s book, “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail,” Funiciello said that choosing between the “two lesser evils” in elections has obstructed needed change for 40-plus years.

“How many more of these stinking double-downer sideshows will we have to go through before we can get ourselves straight enough to put together some kind of national election that will actually give us a chance to vote for something —instead of always being faced with that old familiar choice between the lesser of two evils,” he quoted from the book, noting that Thompson wrote the passage during the 1972 Nixon campaign.

“Are we truly seeing incremental improvement by voting for the lesser evil?” he asked, answering his question by assailing the Republican and Democratic parties for their lack of leadership, and failing to address society’s woes.

“The minimum wage is half of what it needs to be for us to live. Low-wage service industry jobs have replaced the manufacturing jobs thanks to ‘fake free trade’, or what I call global wage slavery,” Funiciello said.

“We have mandatory health insurance instead of Medicare for all; a constantly accelerating

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$4,300 per year for a full course load. Out-of-state tuition will remain the same at $9,200.

Part-time rates will also remain the same at $179 per credit hour for New Yorkers and $383 for out-of-state students.

The spending plan also includes a $116,000 reduction in equipment spending.

Shovan said a number of existing programs would contin-

drug war complete with violence, mass incarceration and privatized prisons; student loan debt and college tuitions that prevent so many Americans from even attending; wars of empire; bombing of civilians; veterans’ suicide; predator drones; 800 military bases all around the world; Israeli apartheid, and a $19 trillion deficit,” he continued. “It seems to me our two corporate war parties are destroying our world.”

Calling for major political reform, Funiciello called for instant runoff voting, equal ballot access for less popular parties, redistricting, bolstered campaign finance laws, and term limits.

“I’m a worker, and we as a social class are denied a meaningful voice in our democracy,” he said. ‘These reforms need to happen — they are always put on the back-burner while we deal with the ‘terrible crisis’ of the moment.”

Funiciello’s speech elicited more cheers.

“If you want real change in this country, there’s only one thing that really matters,” he said, urging voters across the nation watching the convention on C-Span to vote for Green Party candidates.

“The Democrats and Republicans have run our country, and they’ve done a terrible job, and it’s because of corporate money.” he continued. “We’re different because we’re the anticorruption party — we don’t take corporate money. Be Brave, vote Green!”

Funiciello noted that his home turf of upstate New York was where the first anti-slavery Republicans were elected in 1856, before Abraham Lincoln became the first third-party U.S. president.

“We’re all here today because of the collective desire to start making better decisions, which are truly based on the needs of the next seven generations,” quoting the Great Binding Law of the Iroquois which calls for humans to live and work for the benefit of those following over the next 140 years or more.

ue, but the number of sections offered may decline based on demand.

“The college plans on seeking opportunities to increase the revenue and build stronger partnerships that support delivery of education pathways that ultimately lead to gainful employment for students,” said Shovan.

In an attempt to attract more students, CCC introduced three new scholarships for the fall semester – Academic Excellence, Technology and Vermont Academic Excellence.

CCC is also in the midst of constructing its new institute of advanced manufacturing, which will provide educational programs and training in the fields of transportation, aerospace and manufacturing.

The college anticipates completion of the $12.7 million facility funded by the SUNY 2020 Challenge grant in fall 2017.

The public hearing an on Clinton Community College’s proposed 2016-17 budget will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24 during the Clinton County Legislature’s regular meeting at 7 p.m. The vote will follow the hearing.

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Adirondack Pub & Brewery tapped for NYS State Fair Presence at new Taste NY market will expose the Lake George-based brewery to nearly 1 million visitors

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LAKE GEORGE — Two years ago, the Adirondack Pub & Brewery landed a slice of prime real estate just inside the gate of the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

The formula on the blistering August day was simple: Fairgoers filtered through the admissions gate, then they made a beeline for a cold one.

Giving local food and beverage producers heavy exposure at the annual event wasn’t coincidental, but rather as part of a calculated strategy through Taste NY, the state initiative designed to provide a showcase for products grown and made within New York to broader audiences.

This year, the Adirondack Pub & Brewery will return to the New York State Fair, which runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 5, to sling samples from Taste NY’s new marketplace in the Horticultural Building, one of the long-running fair’s most-trafficked destinations.

John Carr, the brewery’s owner, was ecstatic. Prior to the initiative, smaller vendors were shut out of what he referred to as a “pay to play” culture.

“It’s great step for us, because for years, we were blocked out from it — so that was a key victory for us,” Carr said.

In fact, Adirondack Pub & Brewery is the only one of the 76 vendors from the Adirondack region.

Patrons can get “yellow fuzzy beer” anywhere, Carr said.

The Adirondack Pub & Brewery produces 7,500 barrels of suds annually — or about 3 million bottles.

“That’s a lot of bottles of beer on the wall,” Carr said.

With names like Bear Naked Ale, Beaver Tail Brown Ale and Bobcat Blonde Lager, Carr also sees presence at the fair, which drew 908,000 people last year, an invaluable plug for the entire Adirondack Park.

“Telling people about our region around the state has been really fun for us.”

The jury is still out on how such a high profile event impacts sales across their 43-county distribution area. But, Carr said, the exposure pays dividends in brand awareness. His brewery seeks to engage with prospective customers “one experience at a time.”

Taste NY, Carr said, also emphasizes using ingredients sourced from in-state producers.

Beers on tap this year include New York Common, which uses 100 percent local ingredients, alongside NYS Oktoberfest, another product using domestic malt and hops.

“We believe in a local, supporting-your-neighbor-down-the-road type of thing,” Carr said.

Helping dairy calves handle the heat Northern New York agricultural development project underway at Miner Institute

CHAZY — With funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program, a project is underway to evaluate ways that dairy farmers can manage calf nutrition to reduce the impact of heat stress on the young animals.

According to Ohio State University and the University of Illinois, the economic impact of heat stress can result in annual losses of $253,000 with dairy animals up to one year of age in New York State.

During heat stress, calves must use more energy to regulate their body temperature. This requires more dietary nutrients.

Researchers observed in a previous study that calves decreased their intake of milk replacer and starter grain during times of heat stress, said project leader Kayla Hultquist of the W.H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute. “This new project investigates strategies that will encourage calves to increase their caloric intake during hot weather.”

The research team is working with three groups of calves housed in outdoor hutches at the Miner Institute dairy farm in Clinton County. Researchers are evaluating the use of milk replacer supplemented with fat as a way to increase caloric intake without the calves having to consume a larger quantity of milk replacer.

Project data will be available by year-end on the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program website at nnyagdev.org, at the December 2016 Dairy Day at Miner Institute, and at dairy association meetings.

Alice T. Miner Center honored Center commended for effort to address risk of pre-eclampsia and maternal hemorrhage recognized

PLATTSBURGH — The CVPH Alice T. Miner Women and Children’s Center (CWC) been awarded the 2015 Quality Improvement Award by the New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative Obstetrical Improvement Project for its work in improving the care of women with preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys. Preeclampsia usually begins after 20 weeks of gestation in a woman whose blood pressure had been normal. Early diagnosis and post partum education are the cornerstones of the CWC’s effort.

The Quality Improvement Award is the highest achievement possible for this project. It is given to facilities who reported that more than 80 percent of women were both evaluated for their risk of hemorrhage at the time of admission and during their hospitalization.

The women also received information on the signs and symptoms of postpartum pre-eclampsia prior to discharge.

For more information on the CWC, visit cvph.org.

The Adirondack Pub & Brewery will participate in the Taste NY market at the 2016 New York State Fair in Syracuse, the annual event that draws nearly 1 million visitors over its two-week running time. Pictured here: Laura Stevens pours a sample for a patron in 2014.

Photo by Pete DeMola

Can/Am beach soccer championship makes debut in Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH — The Can/Am Beach Soccer Championship Tournament will make its debut at the Plattsburgh City Beach on Aug. 27-28. Teams of all abilities from all regions in both Canada and the United States are invited to participate and take home the championship.

Each team, consisting of up to eight players, will play a minimum of three games in this triple elimination tournament. Space is limited. For more information, or to register your team for this event, visit canambeachsoccer.com. Registration is $30 per player and includes an event t-shirt and free entry to the Plattsburgh City Beach.

Farmhouse Pantry to host homebirthing film and Q&A SARANAC — On Aug. 20, Farmhouse Pantry will screen “Why Not Home: The Surprising Birth Choices of Doctors and Nurses.” A Q&A will follow with a local homebirth midwife. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For more information, call 293-5174.

City’s call to residents: yea or nay on d’town revitalization plan PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh is calling for resident input on the recent Durkee Street Downtown Revitalization Plan. Locals are encouraged to drop by the following events to share their thoughts: Downtown Rising at Trinity Park on Friday, Aug. 19 from 4-7 p.m.

Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration by City Hall, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Members of the City’s Durkee Street Advisory Committee and the consultant team will be on hand to share the initial redevelopment concept and answer questions.

The application that was submitted is viewable on the City of Plattsburgh website on the Community Development page.

Dannemora Church call for craft vendors DANNEMORA — The Dannemora United Methodist Church are inviting local vendors and artisans to sign-up for their annual craft show, set for Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors of quality crafts can commit to this fund-raising event by donating $20 per table.

Proceeds will support the church’s mission projects. For more information, call Charlotte West at 492-7052 or Becky Fessenden at 578-9063. A non-refundable donation of $20 per table is expected by Sept. 30 to facilitate planning.

The legend of the Plucky Rooster is alive at Champlain Centre PLATTSBURGH – Champlain Centre will team up with the City of Plattsburgh to host its annual Plucky Rooster Contest on Aug. 30.

The Plucky Roosters will be on display Aug. 30 to Sept. 12. All roosters must have a name and be a minimum of three feet tall. All Plucky Roosters must be handmade and can be made of any material.

All entries must be in the Champlain Centre Mall by Aug. 29 by 5 p.m.

Complete rules and information can be found on cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.

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GRANTOR Nancy Tedford County of Clinton County of Clinton Delilah J. Bresett Clinton County Realty INC Mary E. Delisle Richard E. Houle and Gary L. Favro Harney W. Davey City of Plattsburgh Signal Asset Management LLC County of Clinton County of Clinton County of Clinton County of Clinton County of Clinton County of Clinton Karen M. Brennan Bisso Brennan Properties LLC County of Clinton County of Clinton County of Clinton Gary L. Favro and Umar Pasha BFG North America Corp.

Justina Dominie, Darlene Barbeau City of Plattsburgh Mary L. and Richard P. Wolfe Daniel and Warren Hamilton Thomas P. and Carole A. Millea Chi K. Vu Lynette D. Baker Joseph Trombley Bruce Dustin Roger J. Mallet Francine J. Poitras Janet Young Thomas and John Marshall Webster Shayne R. Clinebell Debora Smith and Lisa Scarborough Nancy R. MacGregor James M. Bosquet Family Trust Jared A. and Jenna C. Buesser Dupuis Mark D. Lashway Matthew J. and Kimberly M. Hayes Gary L. Favro and Umar Pasha Bellmont L M INC Joel Wolkowicz and Brent Hastings

GRANTEE Graymont Materials NY INC David G. Deans Naa A. Perbi Earl W. and Karen R. Steele Peter J. and Carla M. Ensel Alyssa Gates and Adam Frenya Federal National Mortgage Association Aley Property Holdings LLC Sarita K. Silver Mary M. LaPierre Sarita K. Silver Sarita K. Silver Celena N. Solorza Sarita K. Silver Sarita K. Silver Christine M. Gregory Christopher M. and Mary E. Noel Paiser Lyon I LLC Daniel Borner Daniel Borner Daniel Borner Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB Development Corporation Clinton County Matthew D. Gravelle Pierre Saba Frederick J. Raymond and Lise M. Johnson Zachary A. Eppler and Rebecca L. Columbe Daniel J. and Catherine M. Devins Joseph R. Mucia and Kayla C. Hutti Roswell E. and Diana V. Beeman Tricia Amore Frank Yanulavich Beth A. Barr 11 Plattsburgh LLC Gregory D. and Mary Anne Gaul Jeffrey Alatinville Eric W. LeClair and Megan M. Apperson Martha K. Schultz Carol and Orville Nedeau Ryan G. and Jordy B. Kivett Michael S. and Mackinze L. Stay Daniel R. Relation and Katelyn E. Flynn Elizabeth Basso Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB Koro Enterprises LLC CVPH Medical Center

LOCATION Chazy Clinton Champlain Plattsburgh Dannemora Saranac Plattsburgh Peru Plattsburgh Saranac Ausable Dannemora Ausable Chazy Beekmantown Ellenburg Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Chazy Dannemora Ellenburg Champlain Plattsburgh Beekmantown Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls Plattsburgh Schuyler Falls Plattsburgh Champlain Plattsburgh Dannemora Schuyler Falls Plattsburgh Ausable Plattsburgh Ellenburg Saranac Mooers Plattsburgh Ausable Plattsburgh Chazy Champlain Dannemora Plattsburgh

DATE 4/21/16 7/28/16 7/28/16 7/28/16 7/28/16 7/28/16

GRANTOR Norman Vincelette Steve Wilson Thomas L. Wilson Russell S. Cole Agnes Ward Realty LPA Mattig INC

GRANTEE Becky Gates David M. Rutkowski Joseph Garren Robert B. Doin Jr. Ward Lumber Company INC North Country Development Group LLC

LOCATION Chesterfield Ticonderoga Moriah Schroon Jay Chesterfield

ESSEX

PRICE $175,000 $24,000 $5,000 $95,000 $183,000 $18,000 $91,402 $170,000 $20,500 $80,000 $39,000 $14,500 $1,000 $18,500 $48,500 $102,000 $288,700 $363,000 $1,000 $9,400 $1,800 $122,000 $2,500,000 $149,000 $40,500 $310,000 $168,000 $310,000 $132,000 $45,000 $111,500 $15,000 $103,000 $130,000 $194,900 $70,000 $72,568 $172,000 $100,000 $67,000 $125,000 $157,500 $157,000 $122,000 $125,000 $205,000 PRICE $1 $8,000 $65,000 $137,500 $6,000 $4,225

INSURANCE Booth Insurance Agency 20 Brinkeroff St. Plattsburgh, NY 518-561-3290 Chauvin Agency Champlain 518-298-2000 Rouses Point- 518-297-6602 Plattsburgh- 518-562-9336

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