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State official briefs Essex Co. supers on ‘16 budget Essex County lawmakers get crash course on minimum wage, grant competitions pete@suncommunitynews.com

ELIZABETHTOWN — The last time Albany sent an official to the discuss the state budget with county officials, the emissary came under withering assault.

Back in January, Essex County lawmakers blistered Deputy Secretary of State for Local

Government Dede Scozzafava as she briefed them on the governor’s proposed executive budget.

They hammered the official on the thenproposed minimum wage increase, perceived tone deafness on emergency service issues and the ambiguity surrounding an ambitious broadband initiative, among other complaints.

The situation was far smoother on Monday when New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton offered lawmakers an update on the $154 billion spending plan, which was approved by the state legislature

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on April 1.

Stratton sailed through a presentation that hailed Gov. Andrew Cuomo for keeping state spending to 1.4 percent growth per year, reducing partisan gridlock and for a property tax cap-and-freeze program that has saved Empire State taxpayers $17.2 billion over five years.

Following a contentious debate between labor groups, the governor and the business community, the final minimum wage will see a staggered implementation.

The wage in New York City will rise to $15

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Spring shaping up to be strong for Conference Center at Lake Placid following tough winter

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ELIZABETHTOWN — When Essex County sold their nursing home to a private buyer two years ago, they left some items behind — Like underground pits full of sludge.

A recently released 2,000-page report from an engineering firm hired by the county to survey the issue detailed 16 seepage pits that need to be drained.

County lawmakers signed off on an RFP on Monday.

As part of the $4 million sale agreement, $75,000 was put into an escrow account to resolve the issue, one of the final sticking points before the county sold the facility to Centers Healthcare, a Bronx-based organization.

The permitting agency, the Department of Conservation, has signed off on the three-phase project.

“What we’re doing is remediation and removal of all the sludge,” said Dan Manning, the county attorney.

Once pumped, the pits will be permanently sealed.

Following the work, Essex County will be required to monitor the site through a series of test wells. Centers Healthcare has granted easements to the property, some of which will become permanent.

Manning estimated the report cost $20,000. It’s unclear how much the work will cost.

In an ideal world, the attorney said, the work would have been completed before the sale became final in April 2014.

But waiting two years wasn’t an option, said County Man-

by the end of 2018; Long Island and Westchester County have until 2021. Everywhere north of Westchester will be mandated to reach $12.50 by 2021, after which state budget officials will study the economic impact before indexing the rate to $15.

The operative phrase, said Stratton, is calibration.

Once fully implemented, the increase will inject $278.3 million into the North Country economy, said Stratton.

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Caitlin Friebel, of Vermontville, won the People’s Choice award at the 18th annual juried art show held at the Adirondack Artists Guild this spring. The award is given each year by a friend of the arts in Saranac Lake. During the course of the show, visitors to the gallery can vote on their favorite work. Caitlin and her daughter, Adelaide, are pictured here on the gallery steps receiving the check from Burdette Parks. Sandra Hildreth, right, is holding Caitlin’s watercolor, “Movin’ On.”

LAKE PLACID — With the mild weather firmly in the rearview, tourism officials said they’re looking forward to a robust conference season.

May marks the strongest conference month the Conference Center at Lake Placid has had in their five-year existence, ROOST CEO James McKenna reported to the Essex County Board of Supervisors last week.

While numbers aren’t firm yet, McKenna said about a dozen groups will visit from April 15 to May 30.

This equates to about 6,890 room nights, McKenna said.

“What is important this time of year is there’s no other business around,” McKenna said.

McKenna crunched some initial numbers for the 45-day period: If each projected guest spends $175 per day, direct spending will clock in at $2.3 million, with an estimated $92,225 in sales tax, and $28,938 in occupancy tax, generated for the county.

ROOST has a team of three sales staff who beat down the bushes to obtain lucrative convention business.

Last week, the team locked in a contract with the New York State Public Employees Federation for a pair of conventions in October 2017 and 2018. >> See CONVENTION | pg. 10

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Proposed cuisine trail expands into Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension announces further agritourism development

adding two more trails in Essex County.

The first trail, known as the Champlain Valley Cuisine Trail, will go from Ticonderoga to Keeseville, following routes 22 and 9N. The second one, called the Ausable Valley Cuisine Trail, will start in Keeseville and go along Route 9N to Keene, Route 73 to Lake Placid and Route 6 to Saranac Lake.

White also announced the interest in establishing a trail in Franklin County.

Led by Ernest Hohmeyer of Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat, a group of visionaries are working with the committee to establish a trail in their county.

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PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County stakeholders gathered March 31 to discuss a possible Clinton County cuisine trail.

The initiative started in Essex County early this year to promote gastro- and agritourism.

Now, they want to expand it into Clinton County with the help of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and interested local businesses.

“The idea is to have local businesses come forward and want to promote their agricultural products,” said Jay White, president of the board of directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Essex County.

“Agriculture in the whole North Country is worth celebrating.”

White proposed two Adirondack Coast trails: one north and one south.

The northern trail includes Rouses Point, Altona, Mooers, Beekmantown, Champlain, Chazy, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Mooers and Lyon Mountain. The southern trail covers Plattsburgh, Peru, Morrisonville, Redford, Saranac, Black Brook, Schuyler Falls and Keeseville.

Farmer’s markets, restaurants, farm stands, food producers, craft beverage industries and more are eligible to make their business a stop on the trail.

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Jay White, president of the board of directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension announced the possibility of forming a Clinton County cuisine trail. The trail would go from Rouses Point to Keeseville, separated by a northern and southern route, and contain a variety of craft brewers, restaurants, farm stands and more.

of Conroys Organics was one of the first attendees to raise his hand to join the initiative.

“This trail will help bring more people to the region,” he said. “To be part of this is key for my personal growth and growth of other stakeholders.”

Kristy Kennedy, director of tourism for the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, said agritourism is the second largest revenue generator for the region, with the first being manufacturing.

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“Agritourism is one of our core strengths,” she said. “This is going to help further economic development.”

Tom Frey, owner of Elfs Farm Winery & Cider House, expressed his interest with joining in as well.

“I think it’s an awesome and powerful concept,” he said.

EXPANSION OF TRAILS Last month, the committee recommended

THE PROCESS The next steps in the Clinton County cuisine trail involve identifying more participating businesses and establishing routes.

Due to increased interest among Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, White intends to form a non-profit organization called the Adirondack Cuisine Trail Organization to run all the trails.

He said it should take up to six to eight weeks to establish the group.

White hopes to apply for the Clinton County cuisine trail by this June or July.

A meeting is set to take place April 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to discuss these topics.

Kennedy said parties interested in joining the trail and attending the next meeting should contact the North Country Chamber of Commerce at 518-563-1000.

“We’re starting this from the ground up,” she said. “We’re hopeful more businesses will join in.”

Adirondack Garden Club seeking applications WILLSBORO — The Adirondack Garden Club is accepting applications for the Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund. Established in 2005, the fund’s goal is to provide financial assistance which students, individuals, or not-for-profit organizations involved in programs to study and protect the natural environment. The fund is limited to projects that will have an impact within the Essex County area of the Adirondack Park. Up to four projects may be funded annually, with the maximum grant amount of $1,000. For an application, write to Darcey Hale, P.O. Box 785, Willsboro, NY 12996 or email her at twoocelots@gmail.com. The deadline is Monday, May 16 for grants to be awarded no later than Thursday, June 16.

‘Crossing Borders II’ to be displayed SARANAC LAKE — “Crossing Borders II” An international art exchange between BluSeed Studios and Visual Arts Centre Clarington, On., will be on display through Monday, May 28 at BlueSeed Studios. Meet the Artists gallery opening and reception Friday, April 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is free and open to the public The exhibition is made up of seven visiting artists from the VAC. This is an international art exchange between BluSeed Studios and VAC. It began as “Crossing Borders I” when guest curator Margaret Rodgers and VAC director James Campbell invited six artists from Saranac Lake to exhibit at VAC Clarington.

Farm research grant awarded to area ELIZABETHTOWN — The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has received $600,000 in the 2016-17 in the state budget to support on-farm research and technical assistance in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

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NY organizations call for federal oil rail transport ban Advocates say crude oil transported by train endangers Lake Champlain, neighboring communities teah@suncommunitynews.com

PLATTSBURGH — A coalition of environmental groups and public officials gathered last week to call for a federal ban of oil transport by trains along the shorelines and communities of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River.

Up to 30 million gallons of explosive crude oil is transported by train through New York communities and along the shores of Lake Champlain each week.

Several organizations, businesses, foundations, cities and community leaders signed a letter to the state’s senators and representatives revealing the dangers of transporting this substance.

“I feel this is a bold action,” Plattsburgh City Councilor Rachelle Armstrong said. “We need to stand up.”

Explosive crude oil is a danger in itself and can cause “massive damage,” said Jim Murphy, senior counsel for the National Wildlife Federation.

Outdated rail cars and aging infrastructure are other concerns.

A number of tanker cars date back to the post-Civil War era, each carrying about 30,000 gallons of crude oil, accompanied by up to 100 other cars.

Each train carries more than 2 million gallons of oil.

“The trains snake miles over Lake Champlain,” said Lori Fisher, executive director of the Lake Champlain Committee.

“It’s a huge threat.”

Derailments have occurred.

In July 2013, oil cars rolled into the lakeside town of LacMegantic, Quebec. The crash killed 47 people, incinerated downtown and released over 1 million gallons of crude oil.

More than 250 other oil carrying trains have derailed in the U.S. since 2013.

Advocates of the ban say another disaster is inevitable.

“It’s not a matter of if it happens,” Fisher said, “but when it happens.”

The transportation, they said, not only puts at risk the region’s people, but its fish, wildlife and economy.

“We think the Adirondack park is just as important as a

The number of local government and civic organizations opposed to the transport of crude oil along the shores of Lake Champlain continues to grow.

national park,” said John Sheehan, a spokesman for the Adirondack Council.

An incident could also present economic impacts.

A few months ago, Stephen Henry of SUNY Plattsburgh conducted an economic impact study showing that Plattsburgh-based professional bass fishing tournaments bring in $2.2 million annually to the region.

Last year, the tournaments on Lake Champlain brought in over 1,000 visitors and created almost 30 jobs, according to the North Country Chamber of Commerce.

Besides recreational activities, the lake supplies water to a number of communities like Rouses Point, whose water plant services over 2,000 residents.

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Bill Johnston, of Westport, bought his home years ago overlooking a river and train track.

Johnston, a lover of trains, is now concerned of the future of him home due to the oil cars going past his house on a dayto-day basis.

“There’s no reason to take these chances,” he said. “There’s a tremendous risk.”

The local advocates are hopeful the letter exploiting the danger of oil by rail transport will create a ban and protect the future of Lake Champlain, the Hudson River and their neighboring communities.

“We need to protect our lake,” Murphy said. “It’s the crown jewel of our region.”

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Individuals speak out about developmentally disabled persons rights Task force forum addresses issues in regards to lack of funding and integrating workshops

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PLATTSBURGH — Mark Fournier of the Advocacy and Resource Center wasn’t afraid to speak his mind about replenishing services for the developmentally disabled.

“I had the opportunity and I really enjoyed it,” he said.

“Now I don’t have the opportunity to do it again and I miss it.”

Fournier, along with other individuals and community organizations and nonprofits, addressed current issues facing the developmentally disabled community at a forum on April 7.

The forum, sponsored by state assembly Republicans, focused on the impact of the Olmstead decision on individuals and their families, as well as the deterioration of services due to a lack of state funding.

“I feel like we’ve gone backwards,” Assemblyman Clifford Crouch (R-Bainbridge) said.

The Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is currently in the midst of transforming services for the developmentally disabled.

One concern centers around sheltered workshops — a program that provides employment opportunities for individuals who are developmentally, physically or mentally impaired.

Traditionally, the workshops served only the impaired persons.

However, as a result of the Supreme Court decision the state and OPWDD must integrate the work settings.

“Bringing regular people in the workshops is wrong,” Fournier said. “They were made for people like us.”

The decision is part of broader changes reshaping the field.

Following the court decision, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a comprehensive plan to close institutional facilities and move individuals into community-based residential housing, supported housing or supervised residents of four or fewer individuals.

As of July of that year, OPWDD no longer allows new admissions into sheltered workshops as part of their agreement with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Marty Nephew, executive director of Mountain Lake Services in Port Henry, said because of this new rule, the agency has went from 60 workshop participants to 15.

“They need something to do,” he said.

‘IN THE COMMUNITY’ Michael Horn of Champlain said his son, Bruce, has been spoiled in terms of receiving services for the past 10 years from the Advocacy and Resource Center in Plattsburgh.

However, his opportunities are starting to dwindle down.

Michael said his son Bruce normally participates in the agency’s respite services, which provides developmentally disabled individuals a chance to escape for a weekend filled with activities.

Now, he said the services might be cutting down to eight hours a day to do the lack of staffing and the lack of funding.

The travel to and from Champlain on a daily basis would be difficult, he said.

“If this ends, there’s no way he can go out and integrate in the community,” he said.

Parent Paula Cormier said her daughter, Sarah Gooley, has also been fairly lucky in terms of programming.

Her daughter, Cormier said, has been within a sheltered workshop for 18 years.

During that time, she’s become integrated into the community by volunteering at places such as nursing homes, Head Start and the Strand Center for the Arts.

“She knows far more people than I do,” she laughed.

With the progress her daughter has made, she’s worried about the future.

The developmentally disabled are becoming invisible and it’s very concerning,” she said. “We don’t need to fix it, but we need the funds to keep it.”

DECREASE IN FUNDING The Advocacy and Resource Center in Plattsburgh is struggling with the lack of funding.

Associate Executive Director Lori Lobdell said the agency can no longer provide individuals 24-hour care.

“There’s no funding for the development of new homes,” said Merrilee, board president. “It’s been challenging.”

Nephew said Mountain Lake Services is facing a $1.7 million cut.

The agency serves about 500 clients and employs 700. A majority of their funding is from Medicaid reimbursements.

However, despite a stream of unfunded state mandates, the reimbursement formula has not been adjusted to accommodate them, said Nephew.

Cuomo signed the minimum wage policy into law last week. Upstate, rates will gradually increase up to $12.50 in five years before being indexed to $15 per hour depending on the economic climate.

Sadie Spada, executive director of the Adirondack ARC in Tupper Lake, is concerned about the rise in hourly wages.

“I’m frightened about providing competitive wages,” she said. “We could lose people to places like fast food chains and that’s a huge problem for us.”

TROUBLE FINDING PROGRAMMING Spada said the Adirondack ARC started in the 70’s when there was a bloom in programming for the developmentally disabled.

Over the past several years, she’s seen a decrease in opportunities for those individuals.

Keri Gadbois never heard of the Olmstead Act until recently after years of searching for the right program for her son, Nick.

Nick was diagnosed with epilepsy at 12 years old. Keri said her son didn’t let his condition put him down as he went on through school and graduated from Plattsburgh High School with an advanced regents diploma.

In his 20’s, Nick suffered from a seizure.

After a MRI and countless tests, the doctor said “your son has the brain of an 80-year-old man and he will need 24-hour care for the rest of his life.

“I was alone,” she said. “But I had to pull myself together.”

Immediately, Keri began researching on home care, services, programs and more.

She said it took her three years to find the right program for her son until she came across OPWDD. “I’ve been appreciative and grateful ever since,” she said.

Duprey’s grandson, Jeremy, was diagnosed with autism at age 7.

Duprey said her grandson was involved with a program in the school where he helped run the school store until he reached 21 when he aged out of that program.

Since the beginning of the year, Duprey’s family has been searching for the right program for Jeremy.

“It’s very frustrating,” she said. “Something needs to be done about this.”

The next forum will take place April 14 in Binghamton. For more information, contact the Assembly Minority Office of Public Affairs at 518-455-5073.

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Ausable River Watershed Management Plan public meeting planned AU SABLE FORKS — The public is encouraged to attend and provide comment on the final presentation of the Ausable River Watershed Management Plan at an open house to be held on Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Town of Jay offices.

Over a period of five years, many people in the Ausable watershed and beyond came together through a variety of workshops and conversations.

Their goal was to protect and restore the health and resiliency of the Ausable River as a vital resource for the region by creating a framework for action and good management.

These conversations led to the Ausable River Watershed Management Plan (the Plan), a snapshot of ecological and community challenges in the Ausable River watershed and a vision for planning with a broad understanding of community interests and needs.

The open house will provide attendees an

opportunity to review the presentation of key findings, ask questions of contributors and advisory committee members and provide input through comments made during the open house or the comment period that runs through next month.

The Ausable River is one of 14 major rivers that have their sources in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, and the longest of the three that drain into Lake Champlain. Its watershed covers 512 square miles and includes 94 miles of river channel, fed by more than 70 streams.

Seven towns, eight hamlets, and one incorporated village lie within the watershed, which covers portions of two counties.

While water quality in the Ausable and its tributaries remains good enough to support the human and aquatic populations that rely on it, it is stressed by many factors. Water quality tests show increasing levels of chloride from winter road deicing, phosphorus

from septic system discharges, and other pollutants.

Miles of river channel are incised with deeply eroded banks, leading to increased sediment pollution, which can smother delicate aquatic ecosystems and damage transportation infrastructure. Rivers move sediment—different sizes at different flows—but, once impaired, they cannot. Heavy rain events along the Ausable can quickly overwhelm roadways, bridges and culverts, leading to flooding, and the existing infrastructure—bridges, culverts, and reinforced riverbanks—often exacerbates these problems by trapping sediment the river can no longer move.

Cataloging and understanding these challenges to the river’s ecological health and its ability to maintain itself and support healthy human communities are key goals of this watershed management plan.

The plan provides a comprehensive view of

Lake Placid/North Elba Distinguished Vols named LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid North Elba National Volunteer Week Committee announce the selection of both Adult and Youth Distinguished Volunteers of the Year for 2016. Volunteers of the Year are Cora Clark, of Lake Placid, and Samantha Barney, a senior at Lake Placid Central School.

Cora Clark With an impressive list of leadership roles, Cora Clark has dedicated thousands of hours of service to her community over several decades, and follows the footsteps of a long line of volunteers in her family. As the staff registered nurse at Lake Placid High School for many years, Clark continually goes above and beyond in her work at the school, making sure to follow up with students she’s known in the community and lending a hand when needed. In addition to her job as school nurse, she has also been a member of the staff at Adirondack Health’s Lake Placid Emergency Room for several decades. In the community she has also administered CPR classes and certification as a volunteer for the American Heart Association. As with the rest of her local family, volunteering comes naturally to Clark.

From school functions to community and church events, Clark is an unending supply of energy around the community. For the past 17 years, she has led the Ironman Lake Placid Medical Services as its volunteer captain. This year’s race will mark her 18th year as captain of this area, beginning with the inaugural Ironman Lake Placid Triathlon in 1999. The medical corp is key to the success of all Ironman races and on race day she normally puts in a 22 hour volunteer day in addition to the countless hours of organization prior to and post-race.

Clark has also assisted as a volunteer with the medical team at the Great Outdoor Games in Lake Placid in the early 90’s; coordinated medical services for Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon in September and Lake Placid Marathon and Half in June; has covered medical for special events at the Olympic Center since 1981; recording secretary for Nursing Educational Scholarship Fund; member New York State Nurses Association as well as NYS and National Associations of School Nurses; New Vision Advisory Committee; Connecting Youth and Community treasurer; North Elba Park District medical advisor for summer Youth Commission; Relay for Life volunteer; coordinator of Sight for Students program; Essex County Medical Reserve Corps; CPR classes for Can Am Hockey and serves as college mentor for nursing students.

Clark has served as a member of the Lake Placid High School Alumni Association from 1974 to present, including serving as President and currently co-President. She is active in the Adirondack Community Church as a volunteer and a past member of the church’s Board of Directors, as well as teaching Sunday school for 15 years. She collects and distributes food, coats and warm clothes and more to students in need at the schools, and collects and distributes crutches and like equipment to those in need in the community. “Wherever there is a need, Cora Clark seems to be there,” said Sue Cameron, who as Ironman Lake Placid Volunteer Director, works directly with Clark. “Cora exemplifies the word volunteer. She is an amazing role model for both future student and adult volunteers of the year. It makes me tired just thinking about Cora’s volunteer schedule!”

Samantha Barney

Samantha Barney, a senior at Lake Placid High School, has accrued a total of 141.5 hours of community service since sixth grade. Lake Placid High School students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service between sixth grade and high school graduation. The list of organizations and events at which she has served is extensive - I Love BBQ Festival, Ironman Lake Placid, Touch a Truck, LPES Spring Carnival, LPES after School Program, Lake Placid Marathon, LPYAA International Tour, Flaming Leaves Festival 2011, Empire State Winter Games, Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon, Zombie Run, LPYAA Soccer Day, LPCA Color Run, Locker Day, Empire State Winter Games media staff, National Honor Society Mentoring Program at LPES and LP Holiday Village Stroll. She is also currently volunteering two hours per day in a first grade classroom as part of her senior project. The daughter of Amy and Jason Barney of Lake Placid, Samantha plans to pursue a career in elementary education, but has not yet decided on a college.

The committee encourages everyone to the ceremony and reception to honor all community volunteers and the Distinguished Volunteers of the Year Thursday, April 28, at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is free to all and will include refreshments, beer, wine, spirits, and tastings from area food establishments.

the Ausable River and its watershed.

It is written for a broad audience and covers a variety of topics, including geologic and cultural history; demographics, land use, and maintenance of infrastructure; current measures of water quality and measures of stream condition; municipal regulatory frameworks; and more—in an effort to protect the river and its watershed effectively and efficiently while enjoying its exceptional resources. The report proposes priorities and projects that will help to restore and sustain a healthy river ecosystem so that it can continue to nourish vibrant human communities Development and implementation of this plan was made possible through an Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant from the NYS Department of State.

The final draft version can be viewed at ausableriver.org/plan.

Local students selected for art program LAKE PLACID — Marina Gonzales and Isabella “Izzy” Read (pictured) have been selected to attend the 2016 New York State Summer School of the Arts Visual Arts program.

NYSSSA is a series of summer residential programs for state high school students. It provides intensive pre - profe ss i on a l training with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies.

NYSSSA is a competitive program and approximately 33 percent of applicants are selected each year to attend. Students also receive one unit of high school credit by attending this program.

The School of the Arts takes place at SUNY Fredonia during the month of July, where students work in the studio with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, figure, and inter-disciplinary arts under the direction of noted exhibiting artists/educators. Group critiques and discussions of student work provide feedback throughout the program.

For 25 years, the Fisher House program has provided a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide temporary free lodging so families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis, allowing them to focus on wh what’s important – the healing process.

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Seems like that’s a phrase we’ve all used a lot in this election race.

But when it comes right down to sitting this one out as the party nominee or marching past the conventions to keep their respective movements going, well let’s face it, both candidates are thriving on the success each has enjoyed, confounding the pundits and the two base establishments.

There is no doubt that each candidate’s proclaimed views are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Each candidate in his own way has generated a unique and overtly passionate following, exciting voters who in the past had no interest in the political system and felt completely disenfranchised by ineffective politicians who over promise and under perform.

Every primary defeated candidate finds a way to, “suck it up,” and support their party’s candidate once the nominee is selected.

How is this really any different?

They discover the common ground that was unthinkable during the primary, bury the hatchet and enthusiastically do a 180º to begin campaigning for their formal rival.

It would not be that hard to believe Trump and Sanders could be pulled together by their common campaign theme — fighting a party system that has abandoned many party faithful and teaming up for a third party independent. Remember many of their ardent followers claim they will stay home this fall.

When you think about the enthusiasm, the commitment of the their supporters and the way in which they each have convincingly won so many states, it’s not hard to believe they could take their fight of reforming a broken political system into the November election versus sitting this one out.

A Trump-Sanders or Sanders-Trump ticket could well be a defining moment in American politics, and for each of these individuals, who are relatively new on the national political stage as true outsiders, could pose a real threat against Clinton and Cruz, each who lack a significant command of their party loyalty.

Still not convinced? Let’s face it, neither Sanders nor Trump have much of a political future beyond 2016 unless they win the nomination and then the White House. Their parties seem

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What do we learn from this?

his month, New Yorkers experienced a competitive presidential primary race for the first time since the modern system was introduced in 1972.

Candidates, both Democrats and Republicans, criss-crossed the state in the attempt to seal the deal and clinch their parties’ nominations.

Yay, we’re relevant!

As the 37th state to vote, nominating contests are usually decided by now.

Perhaps you even met one of them: Donald Trump in Plattsburgh, John Kasich in Saratoga Springs or Hillary Clinton during her Albany stump.

It was pretty cool. Not because we’re starry-eyed simpletons eager for the slightest bit of attention, but rather because the spotlight appeared to kindle an energy in people — All of a sudden, everyone’s an expert in New York’s complex delegate allocations, international trade agreements and economic revitalization initiatives.

While it’s easy to become cynical and jaded, it really is a big deal that the state’s 8.5 million registered Democratic and Republican voters are finally getting to sound off on a race that they’ve historically only viewed through the lenses of their television sets.

We’ve grumbled privately at the ridiculousness of the system: What makes Iowans and New Hampshirites so infinitely knowledgeable? As the first states to hold contests, they host an assembly line of candidates and the associated pageantry on a quadrennial basis.

After this endless round of courting, they set the stage for the rest of us by winnowing down the field.

Shouldn’t we get to experience that, too?

After all, they’re tiny, we’re big. We’re diverse, they’re not.

And we have those famous New York values.

We wrote this editorial on Tuesday, the day voters went to the polls.

Chances are Trump and Clinton will have carved out decisive victories.

Engines are running hot on both ends of the spectrum.

Trump and Bernie Sanders, what great guys.

As we’ve said previously, these two native New Yorkers have a lot in common: Supporters of both have felt traditionally disaffected by the political system, but have been drawn into activism by magnetic candidates.

Both feel as if the country is at a cliff.

Both feel as if the system is rigged.

Both feel as if money has a toxic effect on politics.

Both feel left behind.

And both care deeply for their country.

Seems to us this participation is a great thing regardless of the outcome.

What do we learn from this?

We’re fascinated how the campaigns and their coteries roll through the early voting states every four years, but yet the voters seem equally doe-eyed each time.

We, as New Yorkers, surely can take away more

from our brief flirtation with presidential politics than those folks.

We witnessed an interesting encounter at Trump’s Plattsburgh rally.

A supporter of one candidate told another to run for office if they were so unhappy with the status quo.

And the supporter said, “Maybe I will!”

The two guys smiled at each other and that was it.

It’d be neat if other supporters harnessed this energy somewhere after the election.

We’re not saying run for office, be it a school or town board or other official capacity.

While that may be the answer for some, it’s not for all.

But we do believe, however, that no matter how educated you are about the issues, it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t apply them in a realistic way.

Take something from each candidate you admire — be it Sanders’ idealism, Trump’s aggressiveness or Clinton’s pragmatic approach to problem-solving — and put it to use in a way that makes sense to you.

Because if you get pumped and influenced by this election, and then do nothing with it after the candidates move on to other states, then it’s a wasted experience.

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CongratulationsÊ forÊ NYPAÊ award!

To the Editor: Congratulations to our own Sun News Editor, Pete DeMola, for being named the New York Press Association writer of the year. You knew it was coming given Pete’s unique writing style.

The Sun continues to impress with it’s regional news coverage, but also with it’s allowance for editorial and public commentary including Letters to the Editor. The Sun regularly provides two full pages of such comment space and it’s always full.

Rarely will all editorial and public thoughts agree, but that’s the beauty of it, and therefore the need for it.

This is a critical time for America. Like or not, it’s been thrust upon us as we wonder if our government and system are for us or against us; is our future assured or uncertain, are we at risk or are we safe?

The last two decades leave these questions unanswered. People need to make their thoughts known and in a forum in which to be heard, such as The Sun. We also need professionals who can properly tell it like it is, such as Pete.

Ken Fenimore Elizabethtown

Trump,Ê aÊ snake-oilÊ salesman To the Editor: Circa 1926, H L Mencken observed that “no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people.”

Donald Trump spews vitriol and pernicious nonsense and the gullible and misinformed lap it up.

Trump is a snake-oil salesman, pure and simple (e.g., ‘Trump University’) and we have witnessed his likes before in the persons of Joe McCarthy, George Wallace, Strom Thurmond, et al.

Given the 2016 domestic political circus, failed governor Palin and failed CEO Fiorina manage to achieve both unqualified acclamation and welldeserved notoriety.

Really?

David Hannum astutely observed that “there’s a sucker born every minute.”

An alienated subculture of America has been aroused, bigotry and ugliness have emerged from the woodwork, and a shameless demagogue takes full advantage while basking in narcissistic glory.

George Santayana sagely remarked that “those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In that vein, Trump has unabashedly and cynically asserted that “I love the poorly educated!”

No surprise there.

We ignore the lessons of history at our peril.

Jim Haig Jay

SocialismÊ notÊ theÊ answerÊ toÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê AmericaÕ sÊ challenges To the Editor: It is my opinion that we all are a little fed up with all the so-called promises, name calling and poll results that claim to be the answer to how the presidential election is going to turn out.

The media’s free advertising for some, and hardly mentioning others running, doesn’t seem fair. Millions are being collected and spent—most going to the media. So, where does the leftover millions end up if not spent?

One candidate has collected over $15 million from the so-called poor and another charges hundreds of thousands dollars just for one speech and won’t disclose what she said behind closed doors.

Just think how much good could be done if those millions were used for helping—aged, or sick or for those who just need a hand up. Seems like this election is all about the money and who can collect the most and waste it!

Aside from my rant about the way and how the race is moving—I am extremely disappointed about the philosophy and promise of one candidate—a professed socialist—which I connect with communism.

He seems to be followed by many young people who thoughtlessly deem his messages and promises as just what they want of the man in the White House. His philosophy is un-American!

Socialism is not the American way. Socialism defeats individualism, progress and the ability to get ahead in ones life. Socialism promotes the ideology that wealth is a bad thing. There really is nothing wrong with wealth. Working to better one’s self—to have a goal in life, to improve one’s ability to live in a fashion one desires is not the socialist way.

Our Socialist candidate claims wealth is bad—the wealthy don’t pay enough taxes. How many taxes will he pay on the $15 million or more he has scrounged from his contributors with his empty promises?

With the socialist dream, everyone has to be the same. In fact, in a socialist society, ones freedom to vote or choose how the government would be run or operate would be lost.

Socialism would spell the end of the American Dream. A dream promoted by our founding fathers of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. One of the big reasons our country came to be was that there was no freedom or liberty in Europe. If one tried to promote these ideas it probably ended in a hanging!

As mentioned in another article—we are the greatest and most free nation on earth. The most compassionate, giving and industrious nation existing—Socialism and those who promote it are not the answer to any of our challenges. May we be ever vigilant in our effort to preserve the greatest humanly conceived idea ever—American and its freedoms and its liberty.

Edwin C. James Shoreham, VT

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CombiningÊ of Ê sportsÊ teamsÊ stripsÊ schoolsÊ of Ê opportunityÊ andÊ identityÊ To the Editor: Recently, Elizabethtown (Lions) and Westport (Eagles) merged their soccer teams and became the Griffins. This has now carried into spring sports. They might like the short term addition of good players, but examples of consolidating teams not only reduces opportunities for students to participate, other such ventures haven’t shown long-term improvement in competitiveness. Beyond that, as a physical educator and coach my greatest concern is the loss of Westport’s school, and program, identity. When taking in athletes from a school that has low participation numbers and can’t field a team Westport shouldn’t give up their identity and tradition in the process.

I understand the good neighbor policy, but Westport has become enablers instead of good neighbors. Westport shouldn’t change its identity because of soccer, a handful of people, or because some people think it’s cute to combine an Eagle and Lion to become some mythological creature, the Griffin. The Eagle doesn’t just belong to the previously mentioned, it belongs to all the students (athletes and non-athletes) the school, community and alumni.

The works of a few are doing a great job stripping Westport of its identity.

In a small rural community the school is the hub of the town. The school’s identity has been ingrained in the community, developed over generations.

I find it disturbing this is happening. It’s possibly even more disturbing that the staff, students, alumni and community appear willing to give up their identity so easily. Adults and students appear to be being brainwashed with this Griffin concept.

While combining of athletic programs, at times, is a solution for “fielding” teams, and many small schools have participated in this, you won’t find it the norm to sacrifice the school’s identity in the process.

Chris Mazzotte Moriah

InÊ responseÊ toÊ ChristopherÊ Bennett To the Editor: I’d like to take a moment to respond to Christopher Bennett’s letter in the April 9 edition of the Sun. Raising the minimum wage will in no way help the people who work for minimum wage. Can’t he foresee the never ending spiral that will create? When the minimum wage increases, so does the cost of living. You have to remember that the employer will have an increased cost to the operation of his business and has to raise the prices of his service to compensate. Yes, your employer is in his business to make a profit.

Otherwise, he would also be on welfare.

At one time, I also worked for minimum wage ($1.10 per hour). Through the years, I acquired the necessary skills to help me demand a higher wage.

No matter what the minimum wage is, there will always be people working for minimum wage. If you don’t like working for minimum wage, get an education or learn a trade. Sitting on your butt and crying will get you nowhere.

I am 75 years old and have seen the minimum wage increase throughout the years. I also saw the cost of living increase at the same time. No one will benefit from the increase in wages. It’s just a dream. There are however many people who will be hurt by the increase in wages. They are the people who have saved all their lives to have money to retire on. They are the people who have fixed incomes. The value of their dollars will decrease.

When I first started working in 1957, the dollar was worth about 90 cents.

Now, with the increase in the cost of living, it might be worth a quarter.

I have at times, worked for a wage below the minimum. A dollar that is earned is appreciated more than a dollar that is acquired by sitting on your butt and doing nothing other than complaining.

Richard Stewart North Creek

Republicans,Ê whatÊ planetÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê areÊ youÊ on?

To the Editor: After listening to Republicans on the status of our country, I have to wonder if they are on the same planet!

Just for starters, our economy is doing great as evidenced by the rich getting richer by the billions. Those in the workplace are paying the lowest taxes in decades and due to a strong stock market and their 401k’s are getting bigger by the day.

There have been more jobs created during the past seven years than ever before and industries like the auto makers are flourishing.

Companies such as General Electric, Harris and a host of those in the space industry are hiring and paying good wages. The steel industry is on the rebound thanks to our president putting a tariff on cheap Chinese steel and fuel for our vehicles is at an affordable price. Airlines are doing a brisk business and highway construction is continuing.

Contrary to what Republicans are saying, wages have increased and work conditions have improved. Since the debacle in Iraq, we have not gotten into another major conflict and our military is the strongest on earth.

The Republican mantra is to scare the American people with lies and misinformation and, unfortunately many believe them. Those of us who think for ourselves know how to separate what is political rhetoric and the truth. I only ask those who disagree with what I have written to prove me wrong!

The ridiculous talk about “making America great again is nothing more than hogwash.” America is great and every other country on earth envies us. God Bless America!

Gary Philip Guido Ticonderoga

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Little Bits Rules of the Road Columnist

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o you remember when you took your driver’s test? Mine was in 1953.

I showed up in front of the old Malone Armory with butterflies in places other than on my windshield. The course begins heading up a grade. There was no functioning emergency brake on my ’39 Ford coupe, so disaster struck as soon as tester told me to drive away from the curb. I tried to fake releasing the emergency brake with one heel on the actual brake pedal and my toe on the accelerator.

The car rolled backward about two inches before the clutch engaged. I was dead in the water. I heard a gruff voice saying, “YOU FAILED.” With my chin on my chest, I went home and got permission from my dad to use his much newer Buick with an automatic transmission. I went back to Malone and passed with flying colors.

We all have pet peeves. I’m far from squeaky clean, but I’ve learned many of life’s lessons the hard way and safe driving is one of them. I try to come to a complete stop at every stop sign. It’s the law.

Another peeve—improper use of turn signals. I love to walk through our neighborhood and cringe as I count the vehicles at Morrisonville intersections that blow stop signs with impunity along with drivers who never use their turn signals at all. When I first took my driver’s test, we had to use hand signals.

What bothers me even more is drivers who refuse to turn headlights on when they are needed or legally required. I won’t get into the different vehicles that have automatic lights, but I have found that some drivers are not aware of the distinction between parking lights and daytime running lights.

Do you know how yours work and when they are legal to use?

The law in this state requires drivers to have headlights on half hour after sunset and half hour before sunrise. Using high beams and low beams properly is also important for your sake and that of oncoming drivers.

When you have your windshield wipers on, you must also use your headlights. Each time I drive in the rain with lights and wipers on, I count vehicles who are not complying.

New York State law says you must have your headlights on anytime visibility is less than 1,000 feet. That can include a multitude of conditions. There is recent news that headlights on many newer cars are less efficient than they should be.

I have a son who blew my mind when he told me some cars are so equipped that their taillights do not come on with their daytime running lights. That is a scary thought. He keeps telling me and I’m telling you--read the manual, learn the laws and think always about driving safely. I’ll try, if you will.

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

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EYE ON THE ARTS

ith sunnier days ahead of us, it only gets easier to venture out and actually enjoy this beautiful area we live in. Though comparatively mild this year, we made it through another winter – and that’s something to celebrate. Here are a few of many events happening around the region this week. Choose one – or two – and enjoy the receding of winter.

Broadway Upstate will be performing “Annie Jr.” at Glens Falls’ Charles Wood Theater from April 21-24. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning musical, “Annie Jr.” features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Every performance will begin at 7 p.m., with the exception of the final 2 p.m. showing on April 24. Tickets are $18. To reserve seats, contact the Charles Wood box office at 518-480-4878.

Naturalist Gregg Van Deusen will lead an interpretive hike on the Coot Hill Trail in Moriah on April 23. On the hike, Van Deusen will focus on bird and hawk watching. Attendance is free. The group plans to meet up at 9 a.m. For more information on this event and future hikes, contact Gail Testa at 9622287.

Driftwood and Painted Sol will perform at The Waterhole in Saranac Lake on April 22. Incorporating upright bass, banjo, acoustic guitar and violin, Americana band Driftwood is known for their electrifying live performances. Painted Sol is a local rock group. Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.

This concert is for those age 21 and over.

Ticonderoga’s North Country Community College will display an art exhibition, titled “64 Years, 75 Days A Queen,” from April 19 - 26. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday, the show will feature portraits of Queen Elizabeth II created by artist and NCCC adjunct instructor Cyndy Barbone.

“I have been interested in Queen Elizabeth since 1973 when her motorcade passed within feet of me in Niagara-on-theLake, Ontario. I wanted to commemorate her long reign and

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

Broadway Upstate will perform “Annie Jr.” at Charles Wood Theater in Glens Falls from April 2124.

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tle. However, in February of this year, Max was forced to make another trip to Glens Falls to see his oncologist after discovering four lumps on his neck. Three weeks later, Max was admitted to Sloan Kettering Hospital with acute t-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He will be in the hospital for a minimum of four weeks getting chemotherapy, with two years of follow-up chemo and drug therapy. Max and Sarah Samu are now reaching out to family, friends, and their community for help with what will surely be large hospital bills. The Mean Max fundraiser will feature music by One Million Guitars, a Chinese auction, and a 50/50 raffle. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will run until 10 p.m.

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celebrate her Birthday, so I had some fun creating these pieces,” says Barbone. The exhibition will be open to the public during school hours; weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the college president’s office at 354-5282.

On April 23, comedians Dan Frigolette, Andrew Frank, Sonya Vai, and Anthony Devito will perform at the Glens Falls Civic Center as part of their “Comedy’s Best Kept Secret” tour.

Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 798-0366.

Movin’ On will return to Olive Ridley’s in Plattsburgh on April 23. Movin’ On has been gigging for 12 years, recently adding 18-year-old powerhouse Gabrielle Rabideau to the lineup. The band performs a mixture of country and southern rock. The show starts at 10 p.m., with a $3 cover charge at the door.

The Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society will host the fourth and final installment of their 2016 Winter Lecture Series on April 27. Peter Martin, PGA Pro and Author, will lead a discussion on the history of golf in Lake Placid. Lake Placid has a unique golf history, with the first course being built in 1898.

Many of the courses were designed by well-known architects such as John Van Kleek, Seymour Dunn, Alexander H. Findlay, and Alister MacKenzie. The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hotel North Woods. Admission is free.

The Champlain Valley Film Series will present the film “The Big Short” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on April 23. With a superstar cast, “The Big Short” follows four outsiders and their bold move against big banks during the 2008 sub-prime mortgage crisis. “The Big Short” was described by the New York Times as a “madcap comedy and a true crime story” about the dark underbelly of the modern financial world. This one-time showing will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for minors. For more information about this showing, call 963-4170.

In collaboration with the SUNY Plattsburgh Environmental Action Committee, an Earth Day concert and potluck dinner will be held at the ROTA Studio and Gallery on April 23. The potluck will begin at 6 p.m. – attendees are encouraged to bring their own dish to share along with their own plate and silverware. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. The show will include performances by the SUNY Plattsburgh Bluegrass Club, The Old Main and Mr. Doubtfire. A $3-10 donation is encouraged at the door. For more information, contact the ROTA Studio and Gallery on their Facebook page.

Mean Max Brew Works in Glens Falls will host a fundraiser for Max Samu on April 23. Max Samu was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma seven years ago. Despite the devastating news, Max never lost his positive attitude, and with help from the doctors and nurses of Glens Falls Hospital he won his bat-

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ager Dan Palmer.

“I would have lost $5 million in two years,” he said.

Members of the county’s personnel and administration committee unanimously approved the measure.

Work must be completed by Sept. 30, according to the DEC.

Lake Placid beat out Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Albany and New York City.

To seal the deal, the sales team conducted four trips, two site visits and signed five contracts with independent hotels, caterers and other service providers.

The 9,116 overnight visitors are expected to spend $1.5 million on each visit, both of which are slated for Columbus Day weekends.

McKenna said the new contract was significant because it’s not always easy to convince visitors to drive an additional hour north from Saratoga Springs, a convention hotspot.

Buzz from the visitors, he said, will ideally generate more future business.

Many conference groups build strong relationships with the community, says ROOST. Renzi Foodservice, which recently hosted 1,500 attendees at their food show, established a charitable partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation in 2014.

The Watertown-based company now makes food donations to Lake Placid Central and to a local food pantry.

McKenna also briefed lawmakers on the February numbers from the Smith Travel Report, which tracks 68 percent of the rooms in Essex County.

Revenue was down 9.3 percent in December 2015 over the previous year; 15.5 percent in January and 1.1 percent in February.

January is not typically a busy month for tourism, ROOST noted, and February’s numbers reflect weatherproof events like Can Am Pond Hockey and Empire State Winter Games.

“They’re not as bad as they could be,” said McKenna on the numbers.

ABOVE Spring is slated to see some bright spots with an uptick in convention business, the Regional Office for Sustainable Tourism has reported.

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New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton briefs the Essex County Board of Supervisors on the state budget Monday, April 18 in Elizabethtown.

and what the economic future holds,” Stratton said, “but we want to go into this with eyes wide open.”

Stratton also briefed lawmakers on paid family leave legislation, a $4.2 billion middle class tax cut, the elimination of the Gap Elimination Adjustment and $200 million for water infrastructure.

“We know sometimes communities are very challenged with providing great water,” said Stratton, alluding to the situation in Hoosick Falls where the municipal water supply was founded to be contaminated with a suspected carcinogen.

During her first public appearance in the region in January 2015, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion initiative that seeks to leverage $500 million in private investment to wire the state with high speed internet by 2019.

Hochul reiterated the state’s commitment in her address to local officials in Lake Placid on Thursday, calling it one of the state’s biggest challenges.

“If you don’t have it, you’re gasping for air,” Hochul said.

But local leaders have said the project is mired in red tape.

On Monday, lawmakers asked Stratton how the state plans on keeping tabs on private contractors who renege on their duties, and the communication protocol with local officials once contracts have been announced.

“Up here, you don’t have a very good return on investment in rural, last-mile broadband,” said Shaun Gillilland (R-Willsboro), noting that he was aware of only one bidder, so far, in his area.

Stratton said an RFP for private bidders went out earlier this year.

“I think those bids are coming back in and we’ll have some good news soon,” Stratton said.

The next round of Regional Economic Development Council meetings is scheduled to commence on May 12, Stratton said. He urged lawmakers to attend the sessions.

More answers will undoubtedly surface then, including details on the $50 million pot promised to regions, including the North Country, who missed out the Upstate Revitalization Initiative awards in December.

Joining the URI is another acronym, the DRI, or the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, a $100 million project designed to attract jobs and millennials to urban centers.

Under this competition, 10 communities will be selected to receive $10 million each to improve housing, development and recreational space, said Stratton.

While lawmakers mentioned pet projects in their communities — sidewalk repair in Crown Point, pier maintainance in Moriah — the minimum wage remained a chief concern.

Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said he was worried about the impact the minimum wage could have on youth programs that employ teenagers.

“That’s pretty much going to end our summer youth programs,” Scozzafava said, “or we’re going to have to scale way back.”

Stratton said he understood the concerns and hoped the possible effects could be offset by other state programs.

“Through our economic development programs, we want to make the region more prosperous and economically healthy,” he said.

The budget also includes a $200 million competition designed to trigger consolidation discussions between municipalities.

Last October, Port Henry voted to dissolve their village. A dissolution plan was adopted earlier this month.

However, opponents still have the opportunity to circulate a permissive referendum to force a vote on the issue.

“I can tell you the legislature and department of state need to change,” said Scozzafava. “You don’t make it easy for consolidation. It creates civil war in our communities and I can go on and on about this.”

“We would like to hear those comments, said Stratton, “and I’m sure the governor would like to hear them, too.”

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Peru 8, Saranac Lake 6

LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers dropped only one set on their way to a sweep of the Lady Chiefs April 18.

Victoria O’Leary dropped only one game in the first set on her way to a two-set win, while Brenna Garrett scored a 6-3, 6-4 win. Liza Marinis earned a three-set victory with scores of 6-1, 3-6 and 6-2.

In doubles, Sophie Morelli and Jasmine Phillip scored a 6-2, 7-5 win, while Laurel Miller and Rhiannon Patterson won by scores of 7-5 and 6-1.

SARANAC LAKE — The Indians scored five runs in the seventh inning, compared to two from the Red Storm in the same frame, to earn a two-run, come-from-behind victory April 18.

Sean Crowley came on in relief of Pat Crowley to earn the win in the fifth inning, while Jake Casey closed the door on the Red Storm in the seventh to earn the save.

Luke Carpenter provided the only extra-base hit for the Indians, a double.

Casey Sturgeon went the distance for the Red Storm on the mound in the loss, while collecting a pair of hits, including a double. Joe Viscardo also hit a double, while Matt Kratts added a triple.

Lake Placid 5, Saranac 0

Lake Placid 4, NCCS 1 LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers swept the singles matches en route to defeating the Lady Cougars April 15.

Brenna Garrett only dropped three games in the second set in her win at No. 3 singles, while Victoria O’Leary dropped four games in her opening set before scoring a 6-0 second set win for the match. Liza Marinis added a 6-3, 6-4 win, while the duo of Laurel Miller and Rhiannon Patterson scored a 6-1, 6-3 win in doubles.

Katie Matott and Emily Sample scored the lone win for the Cougars with a 6-2, 6-4 straight sets triumph.

Lake Placid 10, AVCS 1 Au SABLE FORKS — Chris Williams limited the Patritot’s bats to two runs and six hits as the Blue Bombers defeated AuSable Valley April 16.

Noah Mohr led the Bombers offense with a two-run homer, while Evan Damp had an extra base hit.

Brandon Snow paced the Patriots with a pair of hits, including an extra-base knock, while Landon Shay, Wyatt Peck and Connor Devins also had extra base hits. Devins also pitched in relief of starter Josh Eisbrenner.

Lake Placid 4, NAC 1 LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers scored two wins in singles and doubles to defeat the Lady Bobcats April 13.

Victoria O’Leary (6-0, 6-2) and Brenna Garrett (6-1, 6-0) cruised to wins in singles for the Bombers, while the teams of Sophie Morelli/Jasmine Phillip (6-2, 6-0) and Laurel Miller/ Rhiannon Patterson (6-0, 6-0) also scored easy wins.

Makenna Magee scored a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 win for the Bobcats.

BoysÊ tennis

Saranac 3, Lake Placid 2 LAKE PLACID — While the two teams battled to a 2-2 match tie, a forfeit gave the Chiefs the point they would need to pick up a win in the standings over the Blue Bombers April 18.

The duo of Schuyler and Gabe Gratto scored a 60-, 6-4 win in doubles. In singles, Patrick Paquin scored a 6-0, 6-3 win.

For Lake Placid, Sawyer Chase earned a 6-7, 6-4, 6-3 comefrom behind victory, while the duo of Camden Reilly and Tucker Jakobe scored a win with sets of 6-2 and 6-4.

NCCS 4, Lake Placid 1 LAKE PLACID — The Cougars took every match in the singles to score a win over the Blue Bombers April 15.

Troy Tetreault dropped only two games in the second set of his victory, while Jacob Mousey scored a 6-2, 6-1 win and Devin McMannus scored a 6-2, 6-3 win. The doubles team of Gavin Landole and Patrick Polniaszek scored a 6-2, 6-1 win in doubles.

For the Blue Bombers, Blake Roy and Will Gray scored a three set win (7-6, 4-6, 6-4) over the duo of Ian O’Donnell and Michael Kopp.

PHS 14, Saranac Lake 5 Chris Williams fields a ball for the Lake Placid Blue Bombers against Ticonderoga last week. Lake Placid scored wins over PHS and AuSable Valley in the past week.

Allison Post scored two wins for the Indians in the 800 and 1,500.

Lake Placid 83, EKMW 47 LAKE PLACID — Gabby Armstrong and Sara Rose-McCandlish reached the top of the podium twice individually and twice as teammates in defeating the Lady Emus April 14.

Armstrong and McCandlish were members of the 1,600 and 3,200 relay teams, while Armstrong scored wins in the 400 and high jump. McCandlish added wins in the 800 and 1,500 races.

For EKMW, Stephania Zelinski swept the throwing events with wins in the shot and discus.

Boys track and field Peru 78, Saranac Lake 52

SARANAC LAKE — Isaiah Maddix scored wins in three events as the Indians scored a win over the Red Storm April 14.

Maddix had wins in the 3,200 as well as 800 and triple jump, while David Sullivan scored throwing wins for the Red Storm in discus and shot put.

Lake Placid 89, EKMW 38

LAKE PLACID — The Bobcats earned two win in singles and doubles to defeat the Blue Bombers April 13.

Steven Warick scored a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6 win in singles, with Ethan Warick scored a 6-3, 6-3 win. The team of Darien Velasquez and Brandon LaBombard scored a 6-1, 7-5 win, with Steven Mitchell and Jacob Spear scored a 6-1, 6-3 win.

Kyle Kirby scored the lone Bombers win, 6-4, 6-1.

LAKE PLACID — The Blue Bombers scored a 50-point win over the Emus April 14.

Carter Grady picked up a pair of wins in sweeping the 100 and 200 sprint events, while scoring a third win as a member of the 400 relay team. Stuart Baird, Forest Ledger and Henry McGrew scored wins as part of the 1,600 and 3,200 relay teams, while Baird won the high jump, Ledger the 800 and McGrew the 1,600.

For the Emus, Jarron Boyle scored first place finishes in the hurdle events (110, 400) as well as the discus.

Girls track and field

Baseball

SARANAC LAKE — The Lady Red Storm scored a total of 12 victories in defeating the Lady Indians April 14.

Jada Meadows paced the Red Storm with wins in the 100 and 200, along with a team win in the 400 relay. Kate Stevens added wins in the 400 and 1,600 relay. “ We had a number of athletes competing in first time events,” Saranac Lake head coach Jason Wamsganz said. “The younger athletes coming up big for the team. We had a great preseason with leadership and work ethic.”

LAKE PLACID — Kamm Cassidy allowed only one run on one hit as the Blue Bombers scored a win over the Hornets April 18.

Cassidy struck out nine Hornets while not allowing a hit the rest of the game after a leadoff double by Plattsburgh’s Andrew Bechard.

Cassidy also supplied the offense with a double, while battery-mate Noah Mohr hit a pair of doubles and Evan Damp added one.

NAC 4, Lake Placid 1

Saranac Lake 96.5, Peru 35.5

Lake Placid 10, PHS 1

PLATTSBURGH — An eight-run third pushed the Hornets well ahead of the Red Storm April 16.

Andrew Bechard was a perfect 3-for-3 from the plate with a double and pair of RBI, while Jacob Labounty had two hits and a trio of RBI. Mitch Senecal went five innings in recording the win, while Ben Champagne and Izaiah Browne pitched the last two innings, respectively.

Seven players each recorded singles for the Red Storm, while Brandon Meyer took the loss on the mound.

Saranac Lake 9, Moriah 6 PORT HENRY — Three runs in the sixth inning broke open a 6-5 game as the Red Storm defeated the Vikings April 15.

The Red Storm did all their scoring in two innings, scoring their previous six runs in the opening at bats of the game.

Brandon Meyer had a double, while Joe Viscardo had a triple.

Viscardo also went the distance on the mound, striking out seven.

Colin Harris had a triple for the Vikings, while Taylor Slattery pitched a complete game in the loss.

Softball

Lake Placid/Keene 19, Saranac Lake 2 LAKE PLACID — Elaina Smith scattered five hits over seven innings, allowing only two seventh innings runs to the Lady Red Storm as the Lady Bombers recorded a win April 18.

Mia Kennedy and Grace Sturges each hit a double as both players plated four runs in the game.

Lauren Reeve had a pair of hits for the Red Storm.

Lake Placid/Keene 16, NAC 6 ELLENBURG — It was big innings which were the difference for the Lady Blue Bombers April 14.

The Bombers scored six runs in the third and nine in the seventh to score the win over the Lady Bobcats, as Mia Kennedy and Elaina Smith each tagged a pair of doubles in the win. Smith and Emily Jessmer each threw from the circle in the win.

NCCS 32, Saranac Lake 20 SARANAC LAKE — Between them, the Lady Cougars and Lady Red Storm scored 16 runs — in the seventh inning.

In all, the two teams combined for 52 runs, 35 walks and 29 hits. The Cougars put the game away with a trio of big innings, scoring eight in the fourth followed by nine runs in both the sixth and seventh innings.

Shaylyn Rowe had a pair of doubles in the win, while it was the Red Storm who powered up for more extra base hits, with Lauren Reeve hitting two doubles, Morgan Farmer a triple, Lindsey Reeve a double, Olivia Atkinson a double, Iris Glinski a double and Andra Boon a double.

Brianna Forkey went the distance in the circle for NCCS.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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

LAKE PLACID - Monday, April 25 The Lake Placid Institute Book Club will gather at 7 p.m. at the Lake Placid Public Library to discuss Madame Picasso, a novel by Anne Girard about the woman reputed to be Pablo Picassos first true love. All are welcome Tuesday, April 26: Computer class on Apple iCloud will be offered 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Lake Placid Public Library. Free. Call 518-523-3200 to enroll.

Tuesday, April 26: Special 30minute, one-on-one tutorial help on computers, smart phones or tablets, programs or hardware will be offered at the Lake Placid Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The four time slots are first-comefirst-serve. Free. Call 518-5233200 to sign up.

SARANAC LAKE - On Thursday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Dr. Karen Kan, will introduce the benefits of acupuncture, how it works and who it works best for, as part of the Adirondack Wellness Series.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information call Debbie Kanze at (518) 8917117 or visit www.saranacvillage.com.

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.

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS 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.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS MORIAH - Take 5! For Fitness at 176 The Portage (Command Performance). Classes held April 7, 14, 21, May 5 & 12. $10 per meeting. A reality based approach to fitness & weight management goals that fit your busy life. We are seeing results and having a blast! Personal Trainer Bridget Simpson leads meetings. bmmsimpson@mac.com 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.

SARANAC LAKE - As part of the Saranac Village at Will Rogers Road to Retirement Series, on Wednesday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m., at Saranac Village at Will Rogers, Photographer John Eldridge will talk about the art of photography and how to improve your skills.

This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Debbie Kanze at 518-891-7117 or visit www.saranacvillage.com.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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 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.

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 ELLENBURG - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, April 25th, Ellenburg Knights of Columbus, 4pm to 7 pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406 ESSEX - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, April 25, Essex Fire Department, co-sponsor Masonic Lodge, 4pm to 7 pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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 - Roger's House Thrift Store, 3034 Main St., will be having a bag sale on Thur. evening (4/28) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Fri. (4/29) and Sat. (4/30) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Customers may fill a bag provided for $5.00. Merchandise will include household items, toys, books, tools, etc.

For further information, please contact Jean Ryan at 518-6439386 or at jtr45@charter.net PERU - St. Vincent's Thrift Store, 3028 Main St., will be having its annual spring sale on Thur evening (4/28) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and on Fri (4/29) and Sat. (4/30) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Customers can fill a large bag of gently used clothing, footwear, etc., for $6.00.

For further information, please contact Jean Ryan at 518-6439386 or at jtr45@charter.net PLATTSBURGH - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Friday, April 22, Clinton Community College, 11amto 2:30pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406.

PLATTSBURGH - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Friday, April 29th, Jeffords Steel, 11am to 2pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

SENIORS SARANAC LAKE - The Saranac Village at Will Rogers Senior Outing Clubs April event will be on Tuesday, April 26th featuring a visit to the Earthwood Building School, an off-the-grid, 5-acre campus, in West Chazy. This program is open to the public. There is a $10 fee, per person, to visit the school.

Lunch will be at a The Laughing Hen in Saranac ($4.95 and up).

Please wear good walking shoes and clothing for potentially cool or inclement weather. Departure will be from Will Rogers at 9:00 a.m.

Please call 518-891-7117 to RSVP. SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS FOOD AND CRAFT/FLEA MARKET VENDORS WANTED for a two day set-up Memorial Day Weekend at Veterans Park, Crown Point, NY. Call 518-216-4024.

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.

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amount of money which will be required for school purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained during 18 | April 23, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ The Valley News Sun (TL) the seven(7) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting/Vote exLEGALS cept Saturdays, SunAU SABLE RIVER days, or Holidays, at the LODGE LLC Articles of Keene Central School Org. filed NY Sec. of from 9AM to 3PM. State (SSNY) 3/15/2016.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVOffice in Essex Co. EN, that applications for SSNY desig. agent of absentee ballots can be LLC upon whom pro- obtained and must be cess may be served. submitted to the Clerk of SSNY shall mail copy of the District, Cynthia process to Law Office Summo, no later than Steven Kaiser, 134 May 2, 2016 if ballot is Hawthorne Ave., Floral to be mailed OR no later Park, NY 11001. Pur- than May 9, 2016 if balpose: Any lawful pur- lot is to be acquired in pose. person. The Clerk may VN-03/26-04/30/2016accept absentee ballots 6TC-112780 until 5 PM only, May 17,2016.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL SCHOOL DIS- that the petitions nominating the candidates for TRICT the office of the Board of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Education must be filed EN, that the Public Hear- with the Clerk of the Dising (takes the place of trict not later than April Petition the Annual Meeting) of 18, 2016. the Keene Central forms are available at the office of the SuperinSchool District, Essex County, New York will tendent. The following be held for the inhabi- vacancies are to be filled tants qualified to vote at on the Board of Education: such meeting in said district at the school in EXPIRED TERM - incumKeene Valley on Mon- bent, John Haverlick day, May 9, 2016 at 6 term expires on 6/30/19.

PM for the purpose of EXPIRED TERM - incumpresenting a budget for bent, Ann Whitney the school year 2016 - term expires on 6/30/19.

The petitions must be 2017. Voting for said budget, and two(2) directed to the Clerk of school board members, the District, Cynthia will be held on Tuesday, Summo, must be signed by at least twenty-five May 17,2016 between (25) qualified voters of the hours of 12 noon the district, and must and 8:00 PM. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- state the name and residence of the candidate.

EN, that copies of the proposed budget includ- BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ing an estimate of the Cynthia Summo, Clerk of amount of money which will be required for the District school purposes, exclu- Dated: March 16, 2016 sive of public monies, VN-04/02,04/09,04/23, 5/07/2016-4TC-113509 may be obtained during the seven(7) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting/Vote except Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, at the Keene Central School from 9AM to 3PM. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots can be obtained and must be submitted to the Clerk of the District, Cynthia Summo, no later than May 2, 2016 if ballot is to be mailed OR no later than May 9, 2016 if ballot is to be acquired in person. The Clerk may accept absentee ballots until 5 PM only, May 17,2016.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the petitions nominating the candidates for the office of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later than April 18, 2016.

Petition forms are available at the office of the Superintendent. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: EXPIRED TERM - incumbent, John Haverlick term expires on 6/30/19.

EXPIRED TERM - incumbent, Ann Whitney term expires on 6/30/19.

The petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, Cynthia Summo, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Cynthia Summo, Clerk of the District Dated: March 16, 2016 VN-04/02,04/09,04/23, 5/07/2016-4TC-113509

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MAGDI LAKE DRIVE, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/24/16. Office location: Essex County. Princ. office of LLC: 821 Mirror Lake Dr., Lake Placid, NY 12946. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Paolo Magro, 12 David Dr., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

VN-04/09-05/14/20166TC-114152 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PLACID BOAT RENTALS, LLC a domestic limited liability company. Art. of Org. filed with Sec'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/15/16. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process served upon it to Placid Boat Rentals, LLC, 204 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose of LLC: To engage in any lawful activity.

VN-03/26-04/30/20166TC-112431 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Solitude Catering LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 26, 2016 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: Forever Native, 3320 Knight Station Rd., Lakeland, FL 33810.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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tion filed with the Secre- Cemetery Association tary of State of New may remove or repair York (SSNY) on January said monument or mark26, 2016 Office Loca- er without further notice tion: Essex County. The to the persons to whom www.suncommunitynews.com SSNY is designated as this notice is addressed, agent of the LLC upon (4) Westport Cemetery whom process against it Association must be nomay be served. SSNY tified and give permisshall mail a copy of any sion for any removal or process to the LLC at: repair done to said monument or maker and (5) Forever Native, 3320 Knight Station Rd., notice must be given to Lakeland, FL 33810. the Westport Cemetery Purpose: To engage in Association as to the time of such removal or any lawful act or activity. repair in order to allow a VN-04/02-05/07/2016member of the Westport 6TC-113537 Cemetery Association to supervise such removal WESTPORT CEMETERY or repair.

Westport Cemetery AsASSOCIATION NOTICE TO: The last sociation, P.O. Box 535, Westport, NY 12993 known owner or owners of the following burial Juanita Napper, Presilots in the Hillside Ceme- dent 518-962-8975 or 518-569-7116. tery, Main St., Westport, NY 12993: Almira N.- VN-04/16-04/30/2016Greeley, David Clark, 3TC-114783 Mack, Gibbs, Barber, Holcom, McIntire, Angiers, Reynolds, Bennett, WESTPORT CENTRAL Rogers, Hinkley, Bra- SCHOOL DISTRICT of Westport, man, Pierce, Smith, Fris- Town bie, Eastman, Henry, County of Essex, New Mitchell, Neddie, Price, York Russell, Mother, Ingalls, Notice of Annual Meeting, Election and Budget Bernesand, and Howard; Vote PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Public Budget Hearing that (1) the monuments or markers located at Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Annual said burial lots are so badly out of repair or di- Meeting, Election & lapidated as to create a Budget Vote Tuesday, dangerous condition, (2) May 17, 2016 12:00 noon 9:00 p.m. the persons to whom NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVthis notice is addressed must repair or remove EN, that a public hearing said monument or mark- of the qualified voters of the Westport Central er within 60 days of the date of the third publica- School District, Essex tion of this notice, (3) if County, Westport, New York, will be held in the the persons to whom Westport Central School this notice is addressed Library in said District fail to repair or remove said monument or mark- on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. preer within the 60 day time vailing time, for the preperiod, the Westport sentation of the budget.

Cemetery Association may remove or repair The budget will be availsaid monument or mark- able for review beginning on Friday, April 29, er without further notice 2016 at the Westport to the persons to whom Central School District this notice is addressed, Office during business (4) Westport Cemetery Association must be no- hours. tified and give permis- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVsion for any removal or EN, that the annual repair done to said mon- meeting of the qualified ument or maker and (5) voters of the Westport notice must be given to Central School District the Westport Cemetery of the Town of WestAssociation as to the port, Essex County, New time of such removal or York, will be held in the repair in order to allow a lobby outside the Bulles Auditorium at the Westmember of the Westport Cemetery Association to port Central School building in said District supervise such removal on Tuesday, May 17, or repair.

Westport Cemetery As- 2016 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 sociation, P.O. Box 535, p.m. prevailing time, (or Westport, NY 12993 Juanita Napper, Presi- until all who are in attendent 518-962-8975 or dance at the time have voted), at which time the 518-569-7116. polls will be open to VN-04/16-04/30/20163TC-114783 vote, by ballot, upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20162017 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one member of the Board for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2021 to succeed Tom Kohler whose term expires on June 30, 2016. And, 3.

To authorize the purchase of one sixty-five (65) passenger bus and the expenditure of a gross sum not to exceed one hundred nine thousand dollars ($109,000) and the use of the sum of one hundred nine thousand dollars ($109,000) from the Bus Reserve Fund to pay for the bus in full.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School Districts budget for 2016-2017, exclusive of public monies, and all other required documentation may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours, beginning Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Westport Central School District Office.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Westport Central School, not later than Monday, April 18, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be

sentation of the budget.

The budget will be available for review beginning on Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Westport Central School District Office during business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Westport Central School District of the Town of Westport, Essex County, New York, will be held in the lobby outside the Bulles Auditorium at the Westport Central School building in said District on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time, (or until all who are in attendance at the time have voted), at which time the polls will be open to vote, by ballot, upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20162017 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one member of the Board for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2016 and expiring on June 30, 2021 to succeed Tom Kohler whose term expires on June 30, 2016. And, 3.

To authorize the purchase of one sixty-five (65) passenger bus and the expenditure of a gross sum not to exceed one hundred nine thousand dollars ($109,000) and the use of the sum of one hundred nine thousand dollars ($109,000) from the Bus Reserve Fund to pay for the bus in full.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School Districts budget for 2016-2017, exclusive of public monies, and all other required documentation may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours, beginning Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Westport Central School District Office.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Westport Central School, not later than Monday, April 18, 2016, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District and shall state the residence of each signer.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the qualified voters of the School District shall be entitled to vote at said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election.

The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law 8018-c. Such form may include a drivers license, a nondriver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that qualified voters may apply for absentee ballots at the District Clerks office and that a list of persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerks office during each of the five days prior to the day of the election, during regular business hours, except Saturday and Sunday.

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Reserve Fund to pay for District may require all persons offering to vote the bus in full. at the budget vote and AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election to provide one form of proof of residena copy of the statement Publications, Inc. cy pursuant to Educaof the amount Published of money by Denton tion Law 8018-c. Such which will be required to form may include a fund the School Districts budget for 2016-2017, drivers license, a nonexclusive of public driver identification card, monies, and all other re- a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon quired documentation may be obtained by any offer of proof of residenresident of the District cy, the School District during business hours, may also require all perbeginning Friday, April sons offering to vote to 29, 2016 at the West- provide their signature, port Central School Dis- printed name and address. trict Office.

AND FURTHER NOTICE AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that IS HEREBY GIVEN, that qualified voters may appetitions nominating ply for absentee ballots candidates for the office at the District Clerks ofof member of the Board fice and that a list of of Education shall be persons to whom absenfiled with the Clerk of said School District at tee ballots have been isher office in the West- sued will be available for port Central School, not inspection in the District later than Monday, April Clerks office during each 18, 2016, between 8:00 of the five days prior to a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the day of the election, Each petition shall be di- during regular business rected to the Clerk of the hours, except Saturday District and shall be and Sunday. signed by at least twen- School District: Westty-five (25) voters of the port Central District and shall state Town of Westport, the residence of each County of Essex, New signer.

York AND FURTHER NOTICE District Clerk: Jana IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Atwell the qualified voters of Dated: March 29, 2016 the School District shall VN-04/09,04/23,04/30, be entitled to vote at 05/07/2016-4TC-114148 said annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) a resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election.

The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law 8018-c. Such form may include a drivers license, a nondriver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that qualified voters may apply for absentee ballots at the District Clerks office and that a list of persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerks office during each of the five days prior to the day of the election, during regular business hours, except Saturday and Sunday.

School District: Westport Central Town of Westport, County of Essex, New York District Clerk: Jana Atwell Dated: March 29, 2016 VN-04/09,04/23,04/30, 05/07/2016-4TC-114148

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