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Mountain Lakes: More funding needed to accommodate wage increase Essex County’s developmental disabilities service provider is pushing for a boost in Medicaid funds to avoid cuts in jobs, services

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — As state budget negotiations continue in Albany, Essex County’s largest employer is pushing back against what they view as policies that will be detrimental to caring for people with developmental disabilities.

“Albany has been cutting back all the funds for people with

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disabilities and we need to be really vocal and get those funds back,” Mountain Lakes Services Board Member Jane Martin told the Essex County Board of Supervisors last week.

MLS serves 500 clients and employs 720. Ninety percent of their funding comes from Medicaid reimbursements, Martin said. But despite a stream of unfunded state mandates, the reimbursement formula has not been adjusted to accommodate them, she said.

In fact, said Martin, the number has been in freefall for years, a cost that has been passed to the providers.

As such, staffers and parents fear a loss of services, a concern that will only escalate if the state senate signs off on the $15 minimum wage legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last fall.

Maple producers hope for ...

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Funiciello enters race for Congress

Candidate sees second stab at New York’s 21st Congressional District as work necessary to build sustainable grassroots movement

By Pete DeMola

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Mild weather has industry praying to tap sweet spot in unpredictable winter KEENE — It’s the winter that barely was.

While the mild weather has taken a bite out of everyone from snowmobile clubs to ski resorts, maple producers are now wondering if they, too, will incur financial damage from the unseasonably warm temPete peratures that have characterized the AdDeMola Editor irondack winter.

The whipsaw weather conditions that typically accompany late-March — mild days and nights that dip below freezing — are ideal for maple production, allowing to facilitate a natural pressurized system that thaws and transports sap from trees to tap.

But the extended volley of warm temperatures has played havoc on the traditional schedule, accelerating production as early as one month in some areas.

If approved, the rates will gradually increase to $15 per hour by 2021.

MLS staffers start at $11.75 per hour. Not only would the agency struggle to absorb the costs — a projected $15.4 million by 2021 — but potential employees might drift towards easier lines of work, said Martin.

“We can’t compete,” she said.

Across the state, a $15 wage would immediately require a $270 million infusion to supplement the wages of some 100,000 direct support professionals, a number projected to increase to $1.7 billion by 2021, said Martin Nephew, the agency’s executive director.

New York’s Maple Weekends series launches this Friday and will continue through next weekend. To find a producer near you, visit nysmaple. com, vistadirondacks.com or lakeplacid.com. Pictured above: Marc Kenyon boils sap at Adirondack Gold Maple Farm.

Kirk Bassarab, of Black Rooster Maple in Keene, was in a state of “half uncertainty and half denial” last month as he watched a warm front come in and stay for seven, eight, nine and, eventually, 10 days.

Bassarab typically starts tapping trees — about 1,000 of them — in late February. The one-man operation is labor intensive: it’s simply not possible to prepare overnight when the conditions seem right.

“We’re behind the 8 ball,” he said. >> See Maple Weekend | pg. 3

GLENS FALLS — After months of coy statements, Matt Funiciello formally rolled out his campaign for New York’s 21st Congressional District on Saturday.

In his announcement speech at a Glens Falls banquet hall, Funiciello likened the country’s political situation to the cowboy film “Shane” in which a gunslinger’s retirement plans are dashed by a ruthless cattle baron.

“We don’t have to celebrate Jack Palance in ‘Shane’,” Funiciello said, likening the film’s sociopathic killer to what he perceives as the pitfalls of a two-party system

Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello announced his campaign for New York’s 21st Congressional District on Saturday, March 12 in Glens Falls.

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St. Patrick’s Parade kicks off village events Saranac Lake gets into Irish spirit

SARANAC LAKE — The village known as the Capital of the Adirondacks will have many of its citizens wearing green and marching down Main Street in its first St. Patrick’s Day Parade Thursday, March 17.

“It’ll be a wee parade, but full of good ole Irish fun, Irish songs and that grand Celtic spirit we all love,” said Mayor Clyde O’Rabideau.

The parade is open to everyone and will congregate in front of the Town Hall at 11:15 a.m.

The lads and lasses from St. Bernard’s School will attend and sing their practiced and muchloved Irish songs suitable for the holiday before the kickoff at 11:30 which will be led by Saranac Lake’s First Grand Marshall for such an occasional, Mr. Michael Ryan.

The village will paint a green stripe down the middle of Main Street the day before; an “emerald pathway,” put there so parade participants will not lose their way, as they proceed down Main Street to Berkeley Green at which the traditional blessing will be given to one and all.

The bagpiper, underwritten by the Downhill Grill, will then lead the procession to this local eatery for a chance to acquire the Irish classic, corned beef and cabbage, for anyone hankering for a bite to eat after that bit-of -a-stretch-of-the leg-on Main Street.

At noon, a Celtic music performance will take place at the nearby Saranac Free Library as Emily Martz and Pete Benson, the Celtic musical duo of Martz and Benson, will play fiddle & guitar tunes from across the Celtic music landscape, including traditional jigs, slip jigs, reels, slides and hornpipes.

“T’was a long winter,” said O’Rabideau, also promising to bring along his shillelagh and Irish brogue.

The mayor went on to say, “We shall kick our heels up like leprechauns, sing our sentimental ballads born of the ole sod and celebrate our unique community as Spring readies its promise for we the faithful Saranac Lake followers of St. Patrick.”

Pictured at right are the Grand Marshall with his wife, Debbie Ryan.

Wild Walk receives Award of Merit Unique walk wins ‘Innovation in Interpretation’ category

TUPPER LAKE — The Wild Walk at The Wild Center won an Award of Merit in the ‘Innovation in Interpretation’ category from the Museum Association of New York (MANY).

These awards are presented annually by MANY to recognize outstanding work in the museum community, reward staff and volunteers, and provide encouragement for development of new and innovative projects.

A total of 10 projects, ranging from exhibitions to educational programs, received recognition. Eight of these received an Award of Merit, the highest honor, given to institutions or individuals whose projects represent outstanding contributions to the field and overall innovation and excellence. This year’s Awards will be presented during the breakfast at the Museum Association of New York’s Annual Conference in Lake Placid Monday, April 18.

“Wild Walk was in the works for over eight years and saw many iterations. The hundreds of thousands of visitors this past summer affirmed that we did something right, but to receive an Award of Merit from our fellow museum professionals at MANY signifies that we provide great educational opportunities as well as a fun day out. With Wild Walk we interpret what is right in front of the visitor. The cone crop on a conifer tree, the way flocks of birds protect each other from predators. We have brought the museum outside and hope people take what they’ve learned on Wild Walk and look at the six million acres of the Adirondacks with fresh eyes.” said Stephanie Ratcliffe, Executive Director of the Center.

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Maple Weekend

lead tours at the Adirondack Gold Maple Farm.

Cheryl Kenyon flatly stated that their operation wouldn’t meet their 300 gallon goal. But 100 will be enough to hit the farmer’s market circuit with a variety of maple-derived products, she said, including jellies, candy and cream.

Others expressed cautious optimism.

“The weather looks perfect on [March] 19th,” said Michael Parker, of Parker Family Maple in West Chazy.

Hill, of Valley Road Maple, appeared resigned to accept his fate.

“Mother Nature wins every time,” he said.

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While the mercury hovered in the mid-50s last week, temperatures failed to plummet to the mid-20s at night, the temperature producers say is ideal to stave off buds on the trees.

Once those appear, the sap takes on a flavor universally described as “off ” or “buddy.”

With his trees now tapped, Bassarab hopes to wrap up boiling by this week. Perhaps by next weekend — the second in the traditional Maple Weekend calendar — the process will be finished, he said.

Temperatures reached a high of 78 degrees last week in Thurman, Warren County.

“This heat is not good for us,” said Mike Hill, the owner of Valley Road Maple Farm. “That’s the worst thing that can happen to a maple producer.”

Hill started boiling on Feb. 2. As a boy, he said, tapping seldom started before March 10.

The lack of sustained snow cover has also posed a problem, Hill said, because trees need water to make sap.

Valley Road Maple Farm has produced just over 400 gallons of syrup this year.

On a good year, the operation will hit 1,110.

Hill said he wasn’t optimistic that he could turn it around.

“Ask me in a week-or-so,” he said.

Across the state, the situation is varied, with marked differences between elevations. Some downstate areas had 25 percent of their crops in one month ago, said Angela Swan, a regional coordinator for Maple Weekend.

Inventory is low at the lakeshore operation in Chazy she owns with her husband, Homestead Maple: the pair have reached just 10 percent of their goal. Their sugar house has only boiled three days this year; a typical year sees 12.

“Spring heads north,” said Swan. “We’re always the last ones to make it.”

Swan expressed concern that temperatures would climb above freezing and remain.

If nothing else, Swan said she hoped Homestead Maple’s 1,030 trees would yield a higher sugar content, a measure that would allow them to produce more syrup per gallon of sap.

Helen Thomas, executive director of the New York Maple

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Burn ban in effect for North Country Gravity-fed tubes carry sap from trees to a storage tank at Maple Brook Farm in Essex, Essex County.

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Producers Association, said it’s tough to generalize about the current state of the industry due to the state’s diverse topography.

The bottom line is that the season came two weeks earlier, she said.

“We were sitting out in shorts on the first Maple Weekend,” Thomas said, referring to 2012, the year that best mirrors the current. “I think we’ll still make a fair amount of syrup this week,” she added.

Despite the freak weather, maple is still big business in the state. Producers made 601,000 gallons last year.

Thomas said she is encouraged by younger producers getting into the industry, which has seen 30 percent growth in the past six years.

While Thomas is desperately hoping for rain this week, she said producers across the state should still be equipped for the pair of weekends designed to educate the public about New York’s maple industry, which has the second-highest output behind Vermont.

“This is something they plan for all year long,” Thomas said.

“There are always activities going on.”

Here in the North Country, dozens of producers will host events, from farms in Clinton County to Athol, where a legendary figure nicknamed Tapper — or Marc Kenyon — will

PLATTSBURGH — There is an open burn ban for many portions of New York beginning Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, May 14. After that point, there may be local laws that prohibit or restrict open fires. People should always check with local municipality or fire department before burning. They encourage the public to check the DEC website for specific information. With the exceptionally mild winter and very little snow cover, there have already been several wildland fires in the county.

Firefighters announce golf tourney SARANAC LAKE — The fourth annual Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, May 14, at the Saranac Inn Golf Club beginning at 10:30 a.m. Donations include 18 holes of golf with a cart, pig roast barbecue, registration gifts and chances to win prizes including a 2016 Ford car provided by High Peaks Ford. For more information, or to register, contact Chuck Dobson by email at dobson050@yahoo.com or on Facebook. Space is limited. The donation is $80 per golfer.

Palm Sunday breakfast planned Au SABLE FORKS — The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Palm Sunday Breakfast Sunday, March 20, at the Holy Name Parish Center Gymnasium, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage gravy and biscuit, donuts, homemade maple syrup, coffee and juice.

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Words turn to violence

t a time when we would all hope the nation would take the up coming elections with a greater degree of importance, it now seems apparent that fighting in the streets, and back rooms, may forever taint the elections of 2016.

Last week thousands of protestors successfully shutdown a Trump rally in Chicago and at other events in Ohio and Missouri protestors disrupted campaign plans.

Politics has always been a deeply combative environment. Candidates can be arch rivals one minute and the best of allies the next. While we call it a “cut throat’ business, to my knowledge no candidate has ever actually cut another candidate’s throat.

In everyday life we all say things like “I could just kill him” or “throw the baby out with the bath water.” Even the term “throwing someone under the bus” are mere expressions of our language to reflect a high degree of frustration and overly emphasize making a point.

But in this day and age our culture has gone so overboard on political correctness that it seeks to demonize anyone using terms and phrases that at one time, even to stiff collared TV censors of the 50’s and 60’s, would have been considered more a comical expression.

Can you just imagine what would happen today if anyone dared to say things like Ralph Kramden did on the Honeymooners when Jackie Gleason played Ralph in the late 50’s popular TV comedy?

As a nation and a world have we become so sensitive to words that we can no longer differentiate between an actual threat and a figure of speech?

Trump is bombastic, no doubt, but his competitors both inside the Republican Party and the Democratic Party have gone just as far off the reservation twisting his words to make him out to be far worse than the words he uses to reflect the anger he believes his supporters are feeling.

Let’s face, we’ve been heading down this path for some time and those who know how to spin the truth could make Captain Kangaroo look like Jack the Ripper if they so choose.

Political passion is one thing but it just seems folks are getting a little too wound up over this stuff, which if we aren’t careful, will continue to boil over until some one really gets seriously injured or even killed.

Let’s hope everyone can calm down a notch or two and give these campaigns time to play themselves out before the violence and/or worse gets completely out of control.

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Paid family leave is the descent thing to do

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t was a stunning display of pathos from a man known more for his chest-thumping bravado.

At his executive budget address in January, Gov. Andrew Cuomo poignantly recalled deep regret over not spending more time with his late father, Gov. Mario Cuomo, prior to his passing on New Year’s Day 2015.

The governor he said continued to blame himself for not being there .

“I could have. I’m lucky. I could have taken off work. I could have cut days in half,” Cuomo said. “I could have spent more time with him. It was my mistake, and a mistake I blame myself for everyday.”

But many New Yorkers don’t have that luxury when a parent is dying or child is sick, he said.

At present, the state does not offer paid family leave, which means folks roll the dice when they need to take time off. They get could fired or replaced.

Out of 185 countries, the US is just one of just three that doesn’t have paid maternity leave, the governor noted.

“This is not where New York should be,” he said. “At the end of the day, family matters. Intimate relationships matter.”

It was the governor at his best, rallying New Yorkers for a common cause.

What a speech.

As Albany enters the endgame for hammering out a budget before the March 31 deadline — each house passed their individual budget resolutions on Monday — Cuomo is continuing to push for a 12-week program of jobprotected paid leave.

If approved, the legislation would provide the longest such benefits period in the nation.

Only three other states — California, New Jersey and Rhode Island — offer similar programs. (The federal Family Medical Leave Act offers 12 weeks of unpaid leave.)

This week, the Family Planning Advocates of New York State got behind the proposal, which already boasted wide bipartisan support, and Cuomo urged lawmakers to “come together and move New York forward on this issue.”

Advocates say the legislation would address a long-neglected problem that unfairly penalizes women, the working class and minorities.

Here in the North Country, the lack of this safety net takes on even more serious dimensions due to the absence of child care services and our remote surroundings.

We’re all heard the stories of women being forced to stay home with their kids, or even enrolling leaving them at illegal daycare operations.

What other choice is there for low-income families?

Often, there is none. As a result, many end up on public assistance.

How will it work?

The governor promises no cost to employers.

The plan would require all employees to contribute a nominal amount each week to a fund that would pay out up to two-thirds of the state’s average weekly wage. The number will gradually increase until 2021.

Senate Republicans, who did not include the $15 minimum wage boost in their proposal, indicated they would support the plan.

But the devil, as always, is in the details.

The GOP proposal is said to contain measures to protect businesses from fraud by examining the length of time required for workers to qualify, as well study the impact on small businesses and if the employee charge is enough to cover costs.

While we’re also cautious — the last thing our small rural communities need is another unfunded mandate — it just seems like common sense.

Unlike the minimum wage proposal, which would disproportionately affect small upstate businesses and municipalities that are ill-equipped to handle a 67 percent increase in labor costs, this stands to benefit all of us: Employers will experience less turnover, the disadvantaged will see less hurdles in their career paths, and all of us will eventually face death and loss, like the governor.

Perhaps the legislation needn’t cover 12 weeks — six would be more appropriate — and small businesses should be exempt. We also think more light needs to be shed what illnesses fall within the parameters, and what safeguards are available to prevent abuse.

But the bottom line is people need time off to care for their loved ones, it’s a matter of common decency.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or email us at johng@suncommunitynews.com.

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Gov’s lackeys destroy fishing derby, AdirondackÊ economy To the Editor: The annual ice fishing derby on March 5 and 6 drew 400 participants to our town.

In spite of Cuomo’s state police harassment, intimidation and entrapment tactics, the derby was a huge success with some excellent fish being caught and weighed in. Noteworthy were the northern pike.

Photos are available on the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club Facebook page, Ice Fishing Derby. Prizes were awarded for first, second, and third in Northern Pike, Salmon, and Lake Trout, plus biggest Pickerel and Perch.

Hourly drawn door prizes were also awarded both days. The main distraction was Cuomo’s state police who were imported just for the weekend.

Normal years, they just harass the volunteers on their snowmobiles and ATVs who transport the fish from the ice to the clubhouse for weighing. This

we have learned to live with. This year with no snow and poor shore ice, the fishermen were required to bring the fish to the club themselves. This enabled Cuomo’s police to sit at the town dock and other locations, entrapping these out of town fishermen as soon as they came off the ice. It did not matter if they were going up to a town store or business, or bringing fish to be weighed.

Because of this harassment, intimidation, entrapment, the local businesses lost out. With a very poor snowmobile season the stores needed to have a good weekend. Lots of these visitors, fishermen, will not be back.

Cuomo claims to support Adirondack village economies and outdoor recreation. The actions of his police show this is a lie. Cuomo’s goal is to destroy the economy and jobs of every town and to drive all fishermen and other sportsmen from the Adirondacks.

Time to remove Cuomo, the third criminal in the room, and all his lackeys from Albany and government.

Donald Sage Councilman Schroon

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GUEST VIEWPOINT

Collaborate, communicate and advocate KEN HUGHES > President of Essex Initiatives essexinitiatives@gmail.com

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ollaborate, communicate and advocate... positively.

These were the general sentiments shared at the recent public forum held by Essex Initiatives, an all-volunteer organization in Essex that strives to improve the quality of life for all who live, work and recreate in our corner of the Adirondack Park.

Over 40 attendees from all age groups and backgrounds worked together on March 12 at the CFES Center in Essex to share their thoughts, perspectives, and concerns about how Essex Initiatives should consider moving their mission forward; a mission that has stood the test of time for over 25 years. And all perspectives were welcomed.

The forum was an opportunity to celebrate much of what Essex Initiatives had accomplished in their quarter century of existence. Donna Sonnett, owner of the Cupola House and one of six remaining charter members of Essex Initiatives, walked attendees through the major historical accomplishments of the community organization that has always supported commercial and residential interests in the Town of Essex.

Community events such as Ferry Follies, the Essex Maritime Festival, the Gallery and Village Tour and the Skate and Fish Fry brought applause and reminiscent response from those in the room that remembered such bygone events.

Essex Day, 4th of July and Christmas in Essex also were remembered as current events that brought visitors to town. It was a wonderful way to remind oneself of how valuable an organization like Essex Initiatives is to any community.

Feedback solicited from attendees after the roundtable conversation was rich with a variety of ideas as diverse as the population of attendees themselves. Twenty-somethings and octogenarians alike shared their perspectives on three key statements: • Essex Initiatives can help me by …

• 3-5 years from now, I wish for Essex …

• I can help Essex by …

Citizens and friends of Essex responded overwhelmingly that a need to provide a welcoming and supporting atmosphere for those who visit or relocate to Essex was of utmost importance.

Spreading the word about public events so that coordinated efforts could be made to welcome visitors at multiple venues was also shared as a priority item. George Davis, Jr., the owner of the Essex on Lake Champlain blog, reminded all in attendance to tell their story, advocate and celebrate Essex

and let the world know – we love Essex!

What might Essex look like in 3-5 years? It was very clear to all involved that the quaintness of the hamlet surrounded by the bucolic countryside of our section of the Champlain Valley must remain a priority for preservation.

Maintaining this historical aspect while focusing on ways to appropriately introduce year-round businesses and four season events drew much support from forum attendees. Opportunities for new families to find affordable homes that have access to 21st century state-of-the-art fiber Internet and local goods and services also remained high on the list of priorities.

Above all, developing high levels of trust and respect would go a long way to moving Essex ahead in the coming years.

Concerns about how a new and reinvigorated Essex Initiatives would integrate itself into the current culture of Essex were shared by a few. Such concerns, including potential overpopulation, gentrification and hypertourism worried some in the audience. It was definitively shared that Essex Initiatives does not want to see the hamlet become something akin to a Disneyland resort with cheap gift shops selling trinkets galore. It was collectively agree that this was not Essex.

It’s not possible however, to effectuate these ideas in a vacuum, nor is it possible with only a few hands at the helm. Essex Initiatives clearly understands this and is ready to branch out to accomplish its mission collaboratively.

Jay White, co-owner of the newly formed Essex businesses Boquet Valley Vineyards and Boquet Valley Blooms, noted that organizations such as ROOST are working to initiate and support marketing efforts that encompass multiple communities, generating tourism dollars and general enthusiasm for a larger section of the Adirondack Park.

Dee Carroll couldn’t have agreed more. As President of the Westport Chamber of Commerce, she believes that “Wessexboro” has much to offer visitors and that working together with neighboring community organizations to strategize marketing efforts can not only help lighten the load, but decrease burnout as well.

Attendees mingled in conversation after a productive two hours of reflection and sharing. It was clear that enthusiasm for the future was high and the process of collaboration was beginning anew.

Essex Initiatives is thrilled to be at the nucleus of this resurgence of energy. Building trust and relationships with all constituents in and around the Town of Essex is our primary goal. Open and frequent communication is the tool to get us there. The good people of Essex, New York are the beneficiaries of the collective effort of many and I am proud to count myself as one of them.

Please contact me at essexinitiatives@gmail.com with any questions, comments or concerns you may have or to learn about how to join the effort!

LETTERS

OnÊ minimumÊ wage:Ê StopÊ thinkingÊ ofToÊ the yourself Ê asÊ aÊ victim Editor:

Mr. Bennett has apparently been in an entry level position for 20+ years and expects to be paid wages that doesn’t support his skills.

Mr. Bennett doesn’t understand that the law of supply and demand dictates wages in a free enterprise system and if you want higher wages, get a better education and learn skills that move you out of entry level jobs that were never meant to be careers.

If Mr. Bennett thinks the restaurant business is so lucrative, then maybe he should start his own. Over 90 percent of restaurants fail in the first two years and the ones that survive have a pretty thin profit margin in almost all cases.

So Mr. Bennett, if you want to get out of what you call a ‘living hell’, invest in yourself and learn skills that are in demand that command higher pay and stop thinking of yourself as a victim.

That may be hard to do and impossible for some, but in this country we don’t guarantee happiness, we guarantee the PURSUIT of happiness and that begins with you.

Roger J. Nolfe Ticonderoga

TrumpÊ andÊ Hitler:Ê OneÊ andÊ theÊ same

To the Editor: • A campaign characterized by bigotry and deception.

• A candidate spewing venom and demagoguery at every opportunity.

• A gullible electorate willing to blame minority citizens for perceived economic and social ills.

Adolf Hitler in 1933, Donald Trump in 2016. One and the same.

Jim Haig Jay

DareÊ weÊ doÊ nothingÊ aboutÊ genocide?

To the Editor: Your editorial of March 12 in regard to taking in Syrian refugees in the Adirondack Park, asks “How we can open ourselves up to refugees in a hostile political environment?”

You point to inflammatory and fearful language on the part of “several of our state and federal representatives” which you call “partisan hackery,” by which I assume you mean to point to bigotry against admitting Syrian Muslims.

I would like to point out, however, that for those of us trying to help the cause of the endangered Christian community in the Middle East, the shoe is on the other foot, the political atmosphere is much more unsympathetic and it comes for the political establishment.

Unlike Muslims, Christians and other religious minorities in Syria and elsewhere in the region are facing genocide. Solely for their religion they are beheaded, enslaved, abducted and sold, forcibly converted to Islam, and stropped of all their property.

The Obama Administration has not yet decided if these conditions warrant the label “genocide.” Our president has so far rejected calls to speed up admitting Christians and other religious minorities as a special group because “That’s not American, that’s not who we are.” Does that mean that we must close the door to suffering Christians because they are Christians?

As a Jew who grew up in the shadow of the Holocaust, I know were indifference to suffering leads. Dare we, on our watch, do nothing about the genocide happening before us right now?

Here’s what we can do: 1. Educate ourselves about the issue-there’s tons of information out there on the internet.

2. Press Elise Stefanik, our Congresswoman, to act: ny21lesima@mail. house.gov.

3. Give to the Cradle Fund (cradlefund.org), a group established to provide immediate humanitarian relief on the ground — food, shelter, clothing — where it is most needed.

Do not abandon these people.

Jo Ann Gardner Westport

ThankÊ youÊ SunÊ forÊ yourÊ editorial To the Editor:

On behalf of the Champlain Valley Friends of Refugees — one of three cluster groups that grew out of the January Refugee Summit in Keene Valley — I would like to thank you for the editorial in the March 12 edition of the Sun entitled “Taking in Refugees Will Be Good for the Adirondack Park.”

We are a loosely organized group of people in Elizabethtown, Essex, Keene Valley, Lewis, Westport and Willsboro who are committed to doing something positive to impact the current refugee crisis in Syria, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. We believe we can be of help with education and advocacy, international issues, and potentially local sponsorship. Because we are newly formed, we have only just begun to uncover the many ways we might help. Since we believe the plight of refugees is an ongoing issue, we see our role as long-term.

I especially appreciate the Sun’s emphasis on the value refugees would bring to the North Country should we discover that sponsorship and resettlement in our region is possible.

Rather than succumbing to an outsized national fear, the Sun encourages us to look historically and currently at the benefits refugees and immigrants of all sorts have brought into our nation.

We are a country built on the hard work of people who needed and wanted to start over. Our ancestors — yours and mine — had their own stories to tell about building new lives in a new land. Their spirit, dedication and commitment informs the new refugees who seek to do the very same thing.

The Adirondack Park region has the opportunity to provide a welcome to refugees who in turn would offer economic, educational and cultural boosts to our area.

Although I’ll be away for the coming month (joys of retirement!), I would be happy to hear from anyone interested in joining us in the Friends of Refugees movement and will forward your email on to an appropriate person.

Rev. Lyn Barrett Westport revlynbarrett@gmail.com

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COMMENTARY

Little Bits Pronunciation Gordie Little

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hat’s the good word?

How many times have you greeted someone that way? More often than not, the answer is, “No good words.” I love the English language. It is made of words—some good; some not so good. Meanings for many have evolved or changed entirely over the years.

Today, I want to talk about pronunciations that have changed.

Sometimes, it bugs me and I wonder if it bugs you, too.

Let me just throw one out for your consideration. URANUS. I probably learned it in third grade.

Mrs. McGee pronounced it very clearly: “Yer-ay’-nus.” We all repeated it with some of us giggling in the back row. No matter. That’s the way astronomers were pronouncing it at that time.

But, somewhere along the line, after television came along, a change was made and I was astounded: “Yer’-ah-nus” was what I now heard. And, it seemed that nobody ever said it the old way again, except me. I’m old fashioned that way.

For the purposes of this column, Kaye and I wracked our old brains to come up with other words whose pronunciation changed since we learned them.

The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress carried an atomic bomb code named “Little Boy” and it was the first such weapon dropped from an aircraft. The target was Hiroshima, Japan. I was just 8 years of age, but I will never forget that date: August 6 1945. I remember Walter Winchell reporting it on our ancient Philco radio. He pronounced it “Here-oh-she’muh.” Now, most say, “Hur-oh’sha -muh.” When did it change?

Darned if I know.

By now, you have already come up with a few of your own. Caribbean is another. Kaye and I learned it as “Care-uh-bee’-un.”

Not anymore. Now, it’s “Kah-rib’ee-un.” What’s up with that?

During WWII, we all had ration books with stamps to buy certain things at the store. We pronounced it “ray’-shun.” In case you haven’t noticed, the “a” in the first syllable now sounds more like the one in “admiral.”

I’m so confused.

I always pronounce the continent, “Ant-ark’-tih-kuh.” Most others, it seems, leave out the “k” sound in the second syllable.

I believe it was Honest Abe Lincoln who said, “It’s better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Sorry, that’s very difficult for me because my lips were made for flapping. You might say “ath’-ah-leet” and I say “ath’-leet”.

You might say “nook’-you-lur” while I say “nook’-lee-ur.” You might say “ex-kape’” while I say “es-kape’.”

Here’s a tough one. How would you pronounce “prerogative?”

If you said “pree-rogg’-uh-tiv,” you’d be on my wave length. If you said “purr” for the first syllable, I would have to disagree.

Smart people say “kan’-dihditt.” My old fashioned brain says “kan’-dih-date.” Politics is a wild subject these days.

I’d better quit while I’m ahead.

Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Celebrate adulting

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ccording to Urban Dictionary, “adulting” is defined as “doing grown-up things and holding responsibilities that make one think of grownups.” In everyday conversation, this is often used in a facetious manner. A friend will drop off their paycheck at the bank and say, feigning exhaustion, that they “did so much adulting today.” But however we may feel about growing up and growing older, there is always cause for celebration of this fact.

Despite the bills, the workplace politics — despite everything that one has to deal with as an adult — it’s kind of great. There’s a freedom that, after enough time has passed, we often take for granted.

Celebrate adulthood this weekend.

Say it with me: We’re not kids anymore. We’re not kids anymore — and it’s awesome.

Maple Weekend, organized by the New York State Maple Producers Association, will be held on March 19 and 20 at over 160 farms across the region. The “Maple Weekend” tradition began in 1995 in Western New York as “Maple Sundays.” Most maple producers will be offering tours and product samples free of charge. Some will offer on-site pancake breakfasts, with prices varying depending on the location. “Maple Weekend is a chance to cure cabin fever by getting out into the woods in the spring with family and friends,” says Angela Swan, the event’s coordinator. “To celebrate the first visual evidence that another long New York winter has come to an end.” For more information, or to find a maple producer near you, visit mapleweekend.com The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society hosts the third installment of their 2016 Winter Lecture Series on March 23. Steven Englehart from Adirondack Architectural Heritage will lead a presentation that delves into historic architectural styles. The program, titled “Which Style is It?”, explores the range and variety of architectural styles found in the Adirondack region and the historical and cultural forces that shaped them. The event will be held at Lake Placid’s ‘dack Shack. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are free. For more information, contact the Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society at 518-523-3830 or visit lakeplacidhistory.com The Queensbury Hotel in downtown Glens Falls will host the Glens Falls Brewfest on March 19. The Glens Falls Brewfest is a beer and cider tasting event that features over 40 of the best local breweries. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Adirondack Theatre Festival and the Feeder Canal Alliance. To purchase tickets, visit glensfallsbrewfest.org Cuddle Magic will perform at the Upper Jay Art Center on March 18. The Brooklyn-based band boasts a unique sound that has been described as “baroque dance listening music that unfolds in waves of vocal harmony, contrapuntal brass, woodwinds, and dense wordplay.” The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, call 518-946-8315.

On March 18, ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will screen the documentary “Who is Vermin Supreme: An Outsider Odyssey.” In the wake of Occupy Wall Street’s impact on American culture, the flick chronicles perennial satirical presidential candidate and anarchistactivist Vermin Supreme’s 2012 campaign. The film provides a startling glimpse into some of the strangest and most inspiring elements of America’s oft-ignored counterculture move-

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The 25th annual “Bands ‘n Beans” event will be held at Roaring Brook Ranch in Lake George on March 20. This year the combination chili competition-music festival will feature nine bands and 24 chili submissions from restaurants around the region. Musicians performing this year include Rich Ortiz, George Fletcher’s Foldin’ Money, Stony Creek Band, Big Fez & the Surfmatics, Dirt Cheap, Chris Ballini, Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, PJ Ferguson, and Cowboy Ernie Sites.

Award-winning bread baked by the Rock Hill Bakehouse and ice cream by Ben & Jerry’s will also be available. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20. All proceeds will go to the Lake George Arts Project.

The Grange in Whallonsburg continues their Lyceum series on March 22 with a presentation by writer and blogger George Davis. The current Lyceum Series at the Grange presents the history, evolution and significance of everyday things in an extraordinary way. Presenters, like George Davis, will look at six objects and discuss why they have had a lasting impact. Davis’ presentation, titled “Six Blogs,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 518-963-4170. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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Elizabeth Izzo is the arts and entertainment columnist for Sun Community News. Reach her at Elizabeth@suncommunitynews.com.

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Funiciello

From page 1 that “still smacks of elitism and ruling class political theater.”

Funiciello joins incumbent Rep. Elise Stefanik and Democratic hopeful Mike Derrick, a retired army colonel from Peru, Clinton County.

The candidate highlighted the country’s foreign conflicts, including the war in Iraq, which is nearing its 13th anniversary on March 20, as one of his chief concerns. It’s an issue that is not being discussed by either candidate, he said.

“Our foreign policy is what’s preventing us from being quintessentially American,” Funiciello told a crowd of supporters. “It’s preventing us from being Shane.”

Funiciello, who owns a bakery in downtown Glens Falls, garnered 10.6 percent of the vote in 2014 when he came in third to Stefanik, who commanded a decisive 53 percent victory. Democratic candidate Aaron Woolf, an Elizabethtown-based filmmaker, drew 32.5 percent.

Funiciello told the Sun he plans on conducting a “guerilla campaign” in which he will travel to every town in the district before the November election to speak with voters and distribute bread made with New Yorkgrown wheat.

“We want to talk to actual people,” Funiciello said. “We want to get people voting again, regular working class people.”

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The candidate has spent the past 15 months organizing the Warren County Green Party, which is now affiliated with the state party.

Two additional candidates announced on Saturday for seats in the state legislature: Steve Ruzbacki will challenge State Senator Betty Little, and Robin Barkenhagen will mount a challenge against Assemblyman Dan Stec.

While the three candidates share similar ideas — the Green Party platform includes a $15 minimum wage, single-payer healthcare and a Green New Deal — the trio will run independently, said Funiciello.

Funiciello called the newfound energy inspirational. Four years ago, he said, activists considered themselves lucky if five people showed up at a party meeting. Monthly events now draw between 15 and 25, while Saturday’s campaign launch saw 135 counted at the door, he said.

This is the work that needs to be done to build a political party from roots up, Funiciello said, a process he estimated will take seven generations.

The candidate expected interest in the Congressional race will be muted this cycle due to the presidential race.

Funiciello did, however, predict a larger voter turnout and expected those voters would be looking for a third option if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, and real estate developer Donald Trump, a Republican, win their parties’ nominations.

“I don’t think a lot of [the progressive base]

Mountain Lakes From page 1

Martin has a sister, Susan, who is developmentally disabled.

The Philadelphia native relocated to New York because of the quality of public services the state has provided since reporter Geraldo Rivera exposed the subpar conditions at the Willowbrook Developmental Center on Staten Island in the 1960s.

Discovering Mountain Lake Services was like a “dream come true,” Martin recalled. With their large staff and residences for consumers, including those with Down syndrome and other disabilities, the agency is the “gold-standard” for ARC groups across the state.

Upon entering a residence, her sister joined workshops, made friends and was even given a job.

“She feels like a person who contributes to society, which is what they need to feel,” Martin said.

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will vote for Hillary,” Funiciello said.

Since New York is a “safe state”, Funiciello asked attendees to vote for Jill Stein, the presumptive Green Party nominee.

Here in the district, Funiciello said Stefanik and Derrick will be competing for the same slice of the electorate.

In his speech, he pre-emptively brushed off spoiler concerns that have dogged the Green Party since 2000 when Ralph Nader ran as the party’s presidential candidate. Democrats continue to believe the consumer advocate’s entry stripped away votes from their candidate, Al Gore, and handed the election to George W. Bush, a Republican.

The country has a long history of movements that have disrupted the status quo, including the end of slavery, he said.

“Let’s build a workers party that cares about human beings,” Funiciello said. “You guys can be the light of all of it.”

The campaign raised $38,000 in 2014. Funiciello said they’re aiming for $100,000 this cycle.

The campaign generated $2,200 on Saturday, according to Peter LaVenia, Funiciello’s campaign manager.

The Green Party does not accept corporate donations. New York State Green Party CoChair Gloria Mattera, who attended the rollout, admitted fundraising poses a perennial challenge.

But having a trio of local candidates who are known and present in their communities will help, she said.

Martin also fears further cutbacks in programs designed to stimulate community involvement will force people like her sister back into isolating environments.

Cutbacks have already reduced Susan’s participation in a basket-weaving guild from four to three days per week, Martin said.

Nina Matteau’s son lives at a MLS residence in Elizabethtown. The parent worried funding reductions would result in her son losing that opportunity, as well as a decline in staff quality.

Both she and her husband are getting older.

“When parents age out, who takes care of loved ones?”

Matteau said.

Increasing funding is necessary to continue residential services, she said.

In addition to the proposed minimum wage increase, NYSARC, the statewide organization, is pushing against cutbacks in pre-K programs and transition services.

The group is also advocating for a measured conversion of the state’s 84 workshops into integrated businesses, a result of the 1999 Supreme Court decision that determined placing consumers in separated work environments, including sheltered workshops, is illegal.

A balanced approach, says the group, will ensure that consumers will be able to continue to work.

In Moriah, Essex Initiatives provides employment opportunities for consumers, who are paid less than minimum wage according to a federal exemption.

This employment, say parents, helps nurture social and vocational skills.

But it remains unclear, they say, on how an increase would alter the status quo.

Eileen Liseno, whose son works at the facility, expressed concerns.

Her son, she said, needs consistency. Change is hard for him, “and I don’t know what to expect.”

Martin said the policy changes have been cumulative over time. “The minimum wage was like the cherry on top.”

“There are so many things coming from Albany that are slowly dismantling the whole ARC program across the state,” Martin continued. “They’re taking a system that’s worked really well for the past 40 years and trying to disassemble it for some reason.”

Martin said meetings with Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-11thQueensbury) and State Senator Betty Little (R-45th-Queensbury) were frustrating because no one seemed to know how to address the programs.

“They are on our side and are trying to help us,” Martin

“I really feel positive about the candidates and how they will touch the voters one by one,” Mattera said.

Funiciello’s opponents welcomed him to the race.

“I enjoyed getting to know Matt Funiciello over the course of the last campaign,” Stefanik said. “And while I disagree with his policy solutions, I welcome Matt Funiciello to the race and look forward to a spirited debate on the important issues facing North Country families and small businesses.”

“I know Matt personally and am looking forward to engaging with him on issues critical to Northern New York,” said Derrick. “I respect his commitment to the working residents of this district and the environment.

Those of us who live here fully understand how working people and the environment are under pressure. While we share some priorities, we will differ on the best way to create positive change for the citizens of this district.”

Funiciello and Derrick face an uphill battle in their efforts to unseat Stefanik.

In January, the national, nonpartisan Rothenberg Report rated the race “Safe Republican.”

“As a young woman in a party known for being full of aging white men, Stefanik has a larger national profile than most freshman members,” read the report. “Democrats are trying to cultivate retired Army Officer Mike Derrick into a top-tier candidate, but he’s not there yet.”

Mountain Lake Services, a nonprofit organization that provides services to the developmentally disabled, is concerned that the proposed statewide minimum wage increase, among other policies, will lead to reduced services for their clients. The group is joining other nonprofits across the state in advocating for more funding. Pictured above: Executive Director Martin Nephew speaks with state Senator Betty Little.

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said of the lawmakers. “But there’s no leverage there. We don’t know where the pressure point is — who to call to make the difference.”

Stec said he understands their frustration and admitted the stagnant Medicaid reimbursement rates and possible minimum wage hike has presented a vexing dilemma.

“This is a problem,” Stec told the Sun. “This was not part of the governor’s pitch when he talked about how great the minimum wage was.”

The solution is either subsidies (which counties can ill afford) or cutting corners.

Negotiations will continue in Albany this week, Stec said.

Martin said it’s critical for families to continue to advocate.

She plans on protesting in Albany before the budget deadline of March 31.

Nothing else has worked, she said.

“Cuomo has not been attentive to us at all,” Martin said.

“We’re not on his agenda.”

The governor’s office said they are mindful of the concerns.

“This administration believes in a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work for all New Yorkers,” said Abbey Fashouer, a deputy press secretary for Gov. Cuomo, in response to the concerns voiced by Martin and other parents.

“The governor is committed to raising the minimum wage while at the same time continuing a fruitful partnership with New York’s nonprofits. We are reviewing the associated costs and remain confident there is a way to do both.”

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BlueÊ BombersÊ winÊ NYSPHSAAÊ boyÕ sÊ NordicÊ titleÊ forÊ secondÊ straightÊ yearÊ LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid boys nordic ski team successfully defended their state championship from one year ago at the Olympic Jumping Center here.

The Blue Bombers earned 55 points in the individual race and 35 more in the relay for a total of 90 points, leading both the team and Section VII to championships in nordic (cross country) events. The Bombers defeated second place Honeoye Falls-Lima by 22 points, while Section VII defeated Section II by 88 points.

Scott Schultz earned the top honors in the state in the boys 10.5k race, crossing the line in 27:52.5, just over 20 seconds ahead of Nottingham’s Eric Houck.

Henry McGrew followed Schultz in fourth place (28:27.8, while Patrick Broderick finished eighth in 30:00.5, Jesse Izzo 18th in 31:42.1 and James Flannigan 22nd (32:35.5).In the relay event, the Bombers team of Schultz, Broderick and McCrew combined for a time of 21:15.6, coming in almost 1:45 ahead of the Section VII A-team of Hartman, Witter Swanson and Ethan Wood. Honeoye finished third.

For Saranac Lake, Jackie Garso claimed the individual state championship in the girls 7.5k nordic race, placing in a time of 22:42.7, two minutes ahead of second place.

NYSPHSAA skiing championships - local results Boys Alpine - Slalom 5. Andrew VanSlyke

Lake Placid

1:32.98

13. Perkett Cooper

Lk. George/NW

1:41.27

30. Purner Logan

Saranac Lake

1:57.66

21. Sully Fogarty

Saranac Lake

1:58.88

32. Forest Ledger

Saranac Lake

1:59.45

33. Gunnar Anthony

Lake Placid

2:01.81

37. Jack Gallagher

Lake Placid

2:07.12

Lk. George/NW

1:39.65

8. Cooper Perkett

Lk. George/NW

1:40.52

30. Sully Fogarty

Saranac Lake

1:49.36

Girls Nordic - 7.5k

35. Forest Ledger

Saranac Lake

1:51.01

1. Jackie Garso

Saranac Lake

23:42.7

46. Logan Purner

Saranac Lake

1:58.77

20. Marli Damp

Lake Placid

28:29.6

48. Jack Gallagher

Lake Placid

2:01.01

44. Hannah Brogan

Saranac Lake

34:41.2

51. Tyler Buchanon

Warrensburg

2:21.78

46. Lilly Flannigan

Lake Placid

36:05.1

47. Abbie Wolff

Saranac Lake

37:26.3

48. Natalie Dewey

Saranac Lake

42:29.6

Girls Alpine - Slalom

Lake Placid

1:38.76

22:42.6

Saranac Lake

1:36.62

49. Kaylee McLean

Saranac Lake

45:21.7

23. Aurelle Fogarty

Saranac Lake

1:48.24

50. Justina Hewitt

Saranac Lake

48:09.5

25. Riley Fischer

Saranac Lake

1:48.40

30. Barrett Smith

Lake Placid

1:53.61

Girls Nordic - Relay

44. Grace McGrew

Lake Placid

2:20.90

12. J. Garso, M. Damp, H. Brogan

VII-A

31:46.8

16. L. Flannigan, N. Dewey, Alex Hartnett

VII-B

41:23.3

17. A. Wolff, J. Hewitt, K. McLean

SLCS

42:19.7

Girls Apline - Giant Slalom 6. Macy Fischer

Saranac Lake

1:41.50

14. Riley Fischer

Saranac Lake

1:45.55

25. Aurelle Fogarty

Saranac Lake

1:47.72

52. Barrett Smith

Lake Placid

2:01.56

57. Grace McGrew

Lake Placid

2:18.26

1. Scott Schultz

Lake Placid

27:52.5

3. Bryce Hartman

Saranac Lake

28:23.8

4. Henry McGrew

Lake Placid

28:27.8

6. Ethan Wood

Saranac Lake

29:34.9

8. Patrick Broderick

Lake Placid

30:00.5

18. Jesse Izzo

Lake Placid

31:42.1

21. Witter Swanson

Saranac Lake

32:07.2

22. James Flannigan

Lake Placid

32:35.5

23. Seamus Tomb

Johnsburg

32:38.5

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1. S. Schultz, P. Broderick, H, McGrew

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Blue Bombers defeated in Div. II hockey semis Kenmore East jumps out to big lead en route to state championship

BUFFLALO — The 2015-16 Lake Placid Blue Bombers returned to the Division II Frozen Four for a second straight season, but were unable to get past Kenmore East in their opening game March 12.

Kenmore East, who went on to capture the state championship, scored six goals in the opening 15 minutes of play, pulling away in the final two periods for an 11-0 win.

Kamm Cassidy made 21 saves in the loss, as the Bombers finished the season with an 18-5-1 record.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

LAKE PLACID – Monthly Saturday Play for Pre-K thru Grade 5 kids & families at the Lake Placid Public Library 10am to 11am. Indoor games, activities and children's classic books. For more info 518523-3200.

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

January–April.

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

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.

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

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

SARANAC - Chair Yoga Classes to be held at Will Rogers. Amy Kohanski will hold a series of chair yoga classes at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Thursdays from 3:30 4:30 p.m., beginning January 14th through June 23rd. Pre-registration is not required. No experience is necessary. For more information, please call Amy Kohanski at 518-524-6888 or email her at akohanski@roadrunner.com.

WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ALTONA - Ganienkeh Territorial High Stakes Bingo 4 Devil's Den Road 518-236-7099 Wednesdays & Fridays doors open at 5pm Games start at 6:30 pm.

KEESEVILLE - Keeseville Fire Dept.

North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Saturday, 7:30 pm.

KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Knights of Columbus #255 St. Peter's School 518-561-4501 Mondays, 7pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm.

PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm.

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.

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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2. B. Hartman, W. Swanson, E. Wood

4. Macy Fischer

Boys Nordic - relay

Boys Apline - Giant Slalom 5. Andrew VanSlyke

6. Lane Feldeisen

AUSABLE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday, March 29, Ausable Valley High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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 CHAMPLAIN - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Thursday, March 31, Northeastern Central High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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 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 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 PERU - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive.

Wednesday, March 23, Peru High School, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more info call (518) 562-7406

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.

PLATTSBURGH Spring 2016 Karl Cron Lecture, Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Protestant Campus Ministry and its Sponsoring Churches and Judicatories Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers Quantum Physics and the Future of God Friday, April 1st at 7:30pm Newman Center 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, New York Lecture Free and Open to the Public PUBLIC MEETINGS CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, use rear entrance, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 7pm-8pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, use rear entrance, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 7pm-8pm. 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.

CHAZY – Chazy Public Library Meetings: January 20, 2016, February 24,2016, March 30, 2016, April 27, 2016. Organizational Meeting May 18, 2016.

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.

LAKE PLACID - The Lake Placid Institute Book Club will meet 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid Public Library on March 21, the third Monday of this month. This is a change from the usually scheduled fourth Monday.

The Botticelli Secret by Marina Foriato, a novel set in 15th century Italy that features plenty of murder, mayhem and intrigue touched off by one of the artists masterpieces, is this months title. All are invited to attend.

LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Adult Children 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.

PERU – Peru CSD has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) for revenues and expenditures, components of a balanced budget.

Thursday, February 11th 6pm; Thursday, February 25th 6pm & Tuesday March 15th 6pm, They will share their recommendations with the School Board on Tuesday, March 22nd during a public budget development workshop. To participate in any of the meetings of the BAC, please register by calling 518-643-6004.

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 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 Beedman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm-8:30pm. 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 a special budget workshop meeting on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 5:45 PM in the Teacher Resource Room. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend. 518-962-8224 WILLSBORO - Essex Theatre Company's March Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 20, at 6 pm at Willsborough Visitors Center, Willsboro, NY (next to the Diner). Refreshments served at 5:30 pm. All welcome.

SENIORS ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors.

SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS

TO ADVERTISE IN THE SUN COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD PLEASE CALL SHANNON AT 518-873-6368 EXT. 201 OR EMAIL shannonc@suncommunitynews.com

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SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2611 Foxhall Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

VN-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110371 MADDEN PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/28/2016.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 187 River St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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MM Keene Properties LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 12/22/15. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, P.O. Box 40, Manorville, NY 11949.

General purpose.

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TOUSLEY PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 1/28/2016. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 187 River St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: VIKING CHIEFTAIN LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 12, 2016. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 200 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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TOUSLEY PROPERTY, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) MM Keene Properties 1/28/2016. Office in EsHIGHWALL LLC, Arts of LLC, a domestic LLC, sex Co. SSNY desig. filed with the SSNY on agent of LLC upon Org filed with SSNY on 01/05/16. Off. Loc.: Es- 12/22/15. Office loca- whom process may be sex County, SSNY desig- tion: Essex County. served. SSNY shall mail nated as agent of LLC SSNY is designated as copy of process to 187 agent upon whom pro- River St., Saranac Lake, upon whom process cess against the LLC NY 12983, which is also against it may be served. may be served. SSNY the principal business SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2611 Fox- shall mail process to location. Purpose: Any 40, lawful purpose. hall Rd, NW, Washing- The LLC, P.O. Box CLINTON Manorville, NY 11949.

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