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Legislature Corrugated Cup wraps up session Race scheduled

Popular triathlon takes place this Saturday

State treats North Country well

Cardboard boat race planned for June 25

FDNY-EMS member dies hiking Roaring Brook Falls

By Keith Lobdell

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KEENE VALLEY — A late spring hike turned fatal for a member of the Fire Department of New York this weekend.

JoAnn N. Restko, 37, who served as a FDNY EMS Lieutenant in Staten Island, was recovered by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers the afternoon of Saturday, June 18, after being called to Roaring Brook Falls for a report of a fallen hiker.

The Rangers located Restko facedown in a pool of water at the base of the falls, where they determined she had passed away. State Police were notified and responded to the scene to conduct the death investigation, along with Essex County Coroner Francis Whitelaw, who ruled the manner of death to be accidental.

Victims Mourned

The investigation, which included interviews with the hiking partner, revealed Restko was hiking with a friend and was attempting to take pictures by the top of the falls when she slipped and fell approximately 80 to 100 feet, sustaining fatal injuries. Her companion said Restko disappeared from sight, and when she was unable to locate her, she called for rangers.

Due to the rugged terrain, aviation was unable to get close enough for an airlift and the victim was removed by the Rangers and carried to the trailhead.

A June 20 autopsy was performed at Adirondack Medical Center by Dr. C. Francis Varga, who determined the cause of death to be multiple traumatic injuries due to a fall.

Restko was an officer at the FDNY’s Station 7 in midtown, where members mourned her passing on Facebook. >> See JOANN RESTKO | pg. 2

Personnel issue opens divide between sheriff, county manager

Port Henry vigil calls for peace, tolerance in honor of victims of Orlando mass shooting PORT HENRY — They assembled in small knots, making their way down the grassy knoll gradually sloping toward Lake Champlain.

Across the country, people gathered in a markedly different ritual, making funeral Pete arrangements and purchasing gravesites.

DeMola Writer Forty-nine of them.

Mourners gathered on the lawn of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Port Henry on Thursday, a world away from Orlando, where 49 victims fell victim to a mass shooting at a nightclub on June 12.

Rev. Ken Parker and Rev. Albert J. Hauser emerged from St. Patrick’s and approached their flock.

The waning sunlight cast wide shadows over the water.

Candles and lyrics sheets were handed out to the group, mostly elderly and white, a stark contrast to the victims, nearly half of whom were young adults from Puerto Rico.

The group fell silent and looked at Parker.

“This is an opportunity to come together in mourning, to grieve, to affirm as a community that things have happened, not the type of things that happen in our community or any peaceloving community that cares about each other,” Parker said.

JoAnn Restko

Manager, sheriff spar over privacy issues of sick staffer

By Pete DeMola

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Port Henry residents gathered on Thursday, June 16 at a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the Orlando shooting.

Photo by Pete DeMola

The youth of the victims has compounded the suffering, said Parker. Parents now find themselves doing the unimaginable: Burying their children.

“My response is prayer,” Parker said.

A warm wind blew, rustling the leaves of a massive oak tree.

Hauser read a statement from the Vatican, which expressed “horror and condemnation, of pain and turmoil before this new manifestation of homicidal folly and senseless hatred.” >> See PORT HENRY VIGIL | pg. 2

ELIZABETHTOWN — The right of employees to keep their health records private and an employer’s right to request accountability for extended absences has opened a fault line within the Essex County government.

A dispute between the county manager and sheriff boiled over Monday when the two sparred over privacy issues regarding a sheriff ’s department employee on medical leave.

The unidentified staffer has been on leave with a “fairly serious” medical condition since March 1, said Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting.

The county handbook requires the exact nature of the illness to be recorded, said Dan Palmer, the county manager.

That information is necessary to help evaluate the individual’s employment status and discuss the hiring of temporary >> See COUNTY DISAGREEMENT | pg. 8

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Tupper Lake Tinman registrations up for 2016 “The big-time race with a smalltown feel” TUPPER LAKE — One of the longestrunning triathlons in the U.S., this year’s TOUGHMAN Tupper Lake Tinman Triathlon, features an increased number of registrations compared to recent years and a new Olympic-distance race.

More than 500 athletes will compete in the 34th annual Tupper Lake Tinman Saturday, June 25, compared with 390 entrants in 2015, and 375 in 2014.

The race is comprised of five different competitions: The Tinman Half Ironman, which includes a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run; the Sprint, with a .5 mile swim, 12.6 mile run, and 3.1 mile run; the Olympic distance, with a .93 mile swim, a 26 mile bike, and 6.2 mile run; the Relay, with teams of two to three members who swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles collectively; and the Aquabike category, which includes a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike.

“From the tourism standpoint, Tinman weekend has a big impact, as it is one of the busiest weekends of the year,” said Michelle Clement, Tupper Lake & Hamilton County Marketing Manager for the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. “Restaurants see an impact beginning Friday when athletes arrive and start to carb up for the big race, and

lodging typically runs at nearly 100 percent occupancy within Tupper Lake, plus athletes and their families book rooms in Long Lake, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid as well.”

Race director Wendy Peroza, serving for the first year as race director, brings significant prior experience to the position as a former assistant director and longtime volunteer. “The race has a rich history and a beautiful location, and we pride ourselves on being a great choice for varying ability levels, from the first-time athlete to the seasoned veteran,” said Peroza.

The race is sponsored by the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce, which has held this event since 1983 with the help of a huge corp of volunteers. “The Chamber is very thankful to have the leadership of Wendy Peroza as this year’s race director. She has gone above and beyond her call of duty to make sure that this year’s race is a success,” said Noelle Short, board president. “She has had strong support from the assistant race director, Maynard Peroza. We are very lucky to have such enthusiastic and hard-working people at the helm.

Together, Wendy and Maynard have brought together a vision for the future of Tinman.”

The first of the races begins at 8 a.m., and in addition to the competitions, the day offers an energetic, fun scene for spectators as well, with live music from noon to 4 p.m., at the pavilion, a beer tent and food throughout the day.

Port Henry vigil From page 1

The group murmured in prayer, a plea to end violence and give solace to the injured.

Parker began reading the names of the departed, most of them Hispanic, in his rugged North Country accent: Stanley Almodovar III. Amanda Alvear.

Oscar A Aracena-Montero.

Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala.

The reverend paused.

Parker said he joined other Americans in struggling to identify the cause of the deadliest shooting in the country’s history and how to stem the violence.

“I don’t think there’s anyone at fault here other than the perpetrator,” Parker said. “If someone has malice and hatred

Athletes during the 2015 TOUGHMAN Tupper Lake Tinman competition.

“The Tinman is a Tupper Lake tradition that the Chamber of Commerce is very proud to sponsor. It is a big-time race with a smalltown feel and we are very excited for all of the athletes, spectators, and volunteers to gather on Saturday to celebrate this long-standing

in their heart, it is impossible to stop them from doing something that is essentially evil.”

The names continued, followed by a prayer: “Precious Jesus, we offer you our praise and thanks,” the group said.

Parker sat down on a picnic table for a moment, looked across the lake, at rolling farmlands flecked with ruby-red barns, silos and freshly-tilled fields.

He rose and the group sang “Amazing Grace,” their soft voices carrying across the water.

It is difficult to reconcile the region’s natural beauty with the tragedy, he said, gazing across the water. But, he added, “we are not a people who dwell on the negative or the sadness” An old spiritual followed.

“I’ve got peace like a river in my soul,” the group sang.

The wind blew harder. Some candles were extinguished, but most stayed lit.

“We have acknowledged our shared pain,” Parker said.

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event,” Short added. “After months of preparation work, it’s really amazing to see it all come together.”

For more information about the race, visit tupperlaketinman.com and follow the event on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

JoAnn Restko From page 1

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“One of the coolest Lt’s I’ve ever had the pleasure of serving under,” wrote Dan Campanelli. “Short in stature, a little rough at times, but big in heart and determination, few people cared for and related to their soldiers like she did. I will miss her tremendously.” “I will miss my cousin,” wrote Lisa Reyes Rodgers. “She was hardworking, intelligent, and kind. She loved family, friends, kids and animals. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed living life to the fullest.”

“I only knew you a short time, but you did make a difference,” wrote Jay Bee. “My condolences goes out to your family and friends.”

The NYPD Womens Benevolent Association made the announcement on Facebook with a simple statement: “May our Sister Rest in Peace.”

At this time, no details have been announced concerning services.

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Angler survey to fish for tourism stats ROOST: Findings likely to encourage room development

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Tourism officials know visitors like to fish. And they know Lake Champlain is a hotspot. But beyond that, data is vague.

A new survey introduced last week is the first comprehensive study of bass fishing habits on Lake Champlain, tracking tournament participation, lodging habits, spending patterns, visitation rates and other metrics.

“We’re trying to document the volume of bass fishing tournaments in Essex County,” ROOST CEO James McKenna told Essex County lawmakers last week. “Everybody’s been talking about it, but we have no solid information.”

Postcards distributed to anglers by tournament leaders will direct visitors to a website where they can complete the survey.

Results for the joint project between the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce will likely be revealed by late-fall, said McKenna.

“By November, we’ll hopefully have some

good data to report,” McKenna said.

McKenna said he hoped the report will give concrete data on lodging information.

Tourism officials and lawmakers have said that the lack of overnight lodging in the Ticonderoga area is problematic and hobbles economic development by forcing guests to spend the night outside of the community, leading to a loss of revenue.

If the survey reveals guests are staying elsewhere, McKenna said, the results will encourage room development.

“We haven’t had good solid information in the past,” McKenna said.

The southern end of Lake Champlain will host 28 bass fishing tournaments this summer, with about a dozen sponsored by the town of Ticonderoga.

“They have a huge impact on Ticonderoga and the surrounding communities,” said Matt Courtright, executive director of TACC. The study is confined to the southern end of the lake. But, McKenna said, “I’m sure we’ll see some impacts in Clinton County as well.”

At right: A new survey facilitated by the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce this summer aims to collect data on bass fishing tournaments along the southern end of Lake Champlain.

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Patrick Lewis via Creative Commons Licensing.

Lewis child care center aims for September opening Center aims to bridge gap between affordable childcare services and working families, says ACAP

The new center in Lewis is not grant-funded, but rather seeded with start-up capital from the Cloudsplitter Foundation, the Charles C. Wood Foundation and the United Way. The goal, said Monty, is to eventually have the program become self-sufficient.

The town of Lewis offered the agency use of the building, which housed a Head Start program until January 2016 when it was integrated with ELCS’s full-day pre-K program.

ACAP is now taking applications for the new center, located in the bright and airy town-owned building with an enclosed backyard.

Registration is open to parents everywhere.

“We’re targeting anyone in Essex County who needs child care,” Zmijewski said.

Monty, who sits on the ACAP board, noted people come from all over the county to work in Elizabethtown and Lewis.

Providing the service is also critical to sustaining the local economy.

Zmijewski said she regularly fields calls from outside companies scouting out the county for possible opportunities.

Top priorities on their lists are quality day care programs and healthy school districts.

“If they bring their business to the county, what do we have to offer them?” Zmijewski said. “They’re not going to relocate if there is no services.”

The local business community, too, needs to do more to offer their employees that option, Zmijewski said. And in order to be successful, this new program requires significant buy-in from the public.

ACAP hopes that the unconventional hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. will add an additional incentive for parents to utilize the program, which is slated to cost $125 per week, a fee the organization determined was on the average end of the spectrum, said Zmijewski.

Planned shared services, including a partnership with Early Head Start, will ideally keep costs low for families, Zmijewski said.

Parents should also reach out to their county’s department of social services to determine if they are eligible for childcare subsidies, Zmijewski said.

ACAP is currently reviewing employment applications ahead of the proposed September launch date.

Monty said the center will be staffed with nothing but the best people.

“You’re not going to find a better group of people,” he said.

For an enrollment application, contact Marge Zmijewski at 873-3207.

ECH to host diabetes health fair

Golf tourney to honor Bruce McPhail

Golf tourney to benefit library

ELIZABETHTOWN — A diabetes health fair will take place on Tuesday, June 28 from 4 to 6 pm at University of Vermont Health Network - Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

This free event is open to the public and includes speakers, cholesterol and A1C (glucose level) testing, body mass index assessment, and blood pressure check.

Jill Conley will be the event’s featured speaker, offering her incredibly inspiring story in regard to her recent lifestyle change and weight loss journey. Her story has been featured in Women’s Running magazine and on the local news. Her story is entitled “5X to 5K” and it is one that you don’t want to miss!

Mary White-Ferris, certified diabetes educator, will be onhand to answer questions and provide information to those who are both recently-diagnosed or to those who have been looking for new ideas about how to manage their diabetes Representatives from local agencies and businesses including Essex County Public Health and Essex County Cancer Screening representatives will also be on hand, offering information and education.

Call Ferris, at 873-9005 for more information.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Golfers are invited to participate in the first annual Bruce McPhail Memorial Golf Tournament Sunday, July 3 at the Cobble Hill Golf Course. Tee off will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to register.

Format for the tournament is a four-person scramble. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, three closest-to-the pin prizes, prize money for the first to third place finishing teams and lunch.

Cart fees are additional. Tee sponsor signs are available for $50.

McPhail was the long-time superintendent of the Cobble Hill Golf Course who passed away in 2015. He had a passion for golf and dedication to the course and the Elizabethtown/ Lewis communities.

For more information and reservations call Kevin at 8732520 or 563-5230. People may also register by submitting an entry form available at the Cobble Hill Golf Course and various other area courses or register online at mckeek1999.wix. com/etown4.

WILLSBORO — The Paine Memorial Free Library will hold its 20th annual golf scramble, in memory of Ellie Campbell, Thursday, July 7, at the Willsboro Golf Course, with tee times beginning at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds from this event will benefit the library.

The format is 18-hole, four-ball scramble. The entry fee includes golf, prizes and refreshments. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded at 5 p.m.

To enter, call the Willsboro Golf Course at 963-8989. Golfers may reserve a foursome or one can be reserved for them.

Space is limited.

By Pete DeMola

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LEWIS — A new child care center in Lewis is now accepting applications.

The joint project between Adirondack Community Action Programs and the town of Lewis will provide care for 19 children at the former H&R Block location on Route 9.

Spaces for about a dozen infants and toddlers will later be phased into the program following the completion of building modifications.

Surveys sent out through the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District and county social services department revealed affordable and reliable child care is a major pinch point around the region, said ACAP Program Director Marge Zmijewski and Lewis Supervisor James Monty.

Private care can be unaffordable for working parents, who also often engage in logistical gymnastics to find providers across the remote region — like the woman, said Zmijewski, who drives from Moriah to Peru and back daily to drop her child off at daycare.

New state restrictions have further dented the industry by increasing start-up costs for prospective new providers.

At $1,200, the fees are often prohibitively expensive, Zmijewski said.

Providers are also aging out of the system. Lewis lost two in the past year, a major blow to the small community of 1,400 year-round residents.

Sustainability is also an issue.

Nonprofit providers rely on a patchwork series of state and federal grants to fund their programs.

Those highly-competitive grants mean programs lurch from year to year uncertain of their funding.

Adirondack Community Action Programs is in the process of opening a new child care center in Lewis. Enrollment applications are now being accepted.

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That anxiety is reflected on the parents.

“You can’t expect parents to go to work and worry about their children,” Zmijewski said.

As a result, many women often choose to stay home instead of navigating this terrain, she said.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

SUNY P’burgh basketball camp returns PLATTSBURGH — The annual SUNY Plattsburgh basketball camp for girls ages 8-17 will be held Monday, July 11 through July 15, daily at Memorial Hall Gym, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Activities include skill development, drills and games. For information or to register, contact Cheryl Cole at 564-4147 or coleca@plattsburgh.edu.

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A time for unity

ouldn’t you assume we send smart people to Washington to solve problems?

Really difficult problems? You know, especially the ones that have us pitted against each other?

Obviously, we have a problem with innocent civilians being killed by unstable and crazy people. Some either don’t know right from wrong, while others have clearly chosen to use whatever weapon is within reach to kill mass quantities of unsuspecting innocents.

Regardless of the reason war, unbalanced people, or whatever their motivation, it’s a big problem in need of a big and difficult solution that will appease both sides.

The problems is in seeking a solution it flies in the face of the second constitutional amendment guaranteeing responsible citizens the right to own a gun.

I know the constitution doesn’t use the word responsible, but that is where the real problem lies.

What the second amendment says is: “”A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

For far too many years both sides of this issue have dug in their heels, standing on their primal core values to never give in to the other side. Both sides have plenty of statistics supporting their position.

Consequently as a nation, we are frozen by this stalemate, with both sides standing frustratedly incensed that the other side just doesn’t get it and never will.

Every time one of these radically unstable or self proclaimed jihadist takes a life both sides go into lock down battle station mode.

Both sides have valid concerns but the ranker has reached a point where neither side will listen to anything from the other side, yet we need a reasonable solution to protect the rights of everyone on both sides of the issue.

If Congress is unable to resolve the issue because most have already chosen a side, then it’s time for them to recuse themselves and appoint people of an independent point of view to arrive at a reasonable solution.

Guns are not the problem, but guns, or for that matter any weapon, in the hands of angry, unstable people who want to kill others and die while doing so is the problem and there must be a solution somewhere in this country to resolve the long standing stalemate, without infringing on law abiding citizens.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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End of state legislative session agreements bodes (mostly) well for North Country

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he state legislature wrapped up their session last weekend with a flurry of legislation, capping off what Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed was the most productive in modern state history.

That may be a stretch considering the legislature has never been known for its expediency or work ethic.

But you can’t deny that the last-minute wrangling, which saw lawmakers burning the midnight oil to reach an agreement, resulted in closure on several of the most important issues left unresolved after lawmakers arrived at a budget in late-March.

What became of some of the proposals discussed by our editorial board this past year?

JCOPE. We slammed the state’s watchdog agency, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, for their attempt to expand their definition of lobbying to include the meetings public relations firms have with newspaper editorial boards. We called it a “reprehensible and ignorant edict that smacks of Big Brother.” Thankfully, that proposal fizzled. A five-point ethics reform deal contains more useful measures to combat corruption, including reducing the size of financial contributions to political candidates needed to trigger disclosure and adding further restrictions to the political action committees that flourished after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. (A ban on outside income and eliminating the so-called LLC loophole, however, didn’t pass the sniff test.)

Pension forfeiture. The signature issue of state Assemblyman Dan Stec (RQueensbury) finally saw some traction with an agreement that will strip legislators convicted of corruption of their taxpayer-funded pensions earned during public service. The agreement, however, is watered down: the law doesn’t extend to government workers, which means people like prison break pariah Joyce Mitchell will still be eligible to cash out. But despite the union-led opposition that defanged what we feel is a critical element to combatting malfeasance, the legislation is a step in the right direction. The law, which requires a constitutional amendment, isn’t a done deal. Lawmakers must again approve the proposal next year before it is presented to voters on the ballot.

Heroin epidemic. Better late than never. Despite the political grandstanding that delayed action on this issue until the fourth quarter — the Assembly and Senate had compiled a list of proposals long before the governor convened a last-minute executive panel — lawmakers approved a comprehensive series of bills designed to address the state’s insidious opiate crisis. The $189 million spending package includes measures to increase beds in recovery programs, reduce the time-length for opiate prescriptions, expand insurance coverage for detox facilities and require prescribers to enroll in ongoing addiction training programs. All of this marks welcome news for our rural communities struggling to combat addiction without the proper resources.

Combating rural blight. While New York City will see massive renovation projects that will transform critical infrastructure, including the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and the LaGuardia Airport, the state wisely determined that abandoned buildings act as a serious concern to our remote region, driving down property values and inviting illicit activity. The agreement contains provisions to combat rural blight and “zombie homes” — or abandoned bank-owned properties — by expediting the rehabilitation, repair and improvement of these eyesores. While the devil is in the details, anything that adds clarity to the ridiculous regulations that cripple small towns from addressing these problems will be vital to the resurgence of the region.

Alcohol reforms. Bottom’s up! Seizing on the increased appetite for local food and drink, lawmakers have continued to make it easier for local beer, wine and cider producers to showcase their products by snipping away at the state’s outdated blue laws. The latest in a spate of relaxations also allows venues to serve booze on Sunday mornings beginning at 10 a.m. while reducing fees and paperwork for craft brewers.

Mandate relief. Any local official will tell you state mandates gobble up the vast majority of their budgets, from health insurance to mandatory training requirements. While it doesn’t look like comprehensive mandate relief is in the cards this year, local municipalities notched a big victory with the passage of a bill that will entirely shift payment for indigent legal services from the counties to the state by 2022. The legislation, which stems from a state settlement with five counties that determined existing counsel was inadequate, is great news for North Country governments struggling to address rising crime with limited resources, as is legislation that will reimburse counties for mandated salary increases for district attorneys.

Minimum wage. By far the year’s biggest stinker. We continue to have concerns over the minimum wage, which will raise to $15 over the next five years based on an economic index. Our local businesses have repeatedly argued that they opposed the increase not out of greed, but simply because they are not positioned to absorb high increases in labor costs. This is in stark contrast to Gov. Cuomo’s repeated misrepresentation of the issue as a battle between corporate titans and the little guy. Nonprofits, too, will be disproportionately affected by this game-changing legislation. We see no scenario that doesn’t result in disaster, or at least massive state subsidies, for the North Country business community.

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AbolishÊ theÊ DMV? To the Editor: So the other day, while at the Miami airport, I watched a family of five check in for a fight to South America using a cell phone with just one screen.

They got ticketed, bags checked, cleared customs and immigration and left for a long flight across the Equator.

Yesterday, I went to the Essex County Clerk’s

DMV office to title a 14-year-old car and got quite the run around and ended up getting pretty angry and told off some of the clerk’s six pages singlespaced of mumbo jumbo.

When will people realize that the DMV is front running for the insurance industry, gophers for the state police, etc.?

And just what good does having a New York title do anyway? When my old Volvo wagon that went missing at the Essex County tax sale years ago got a collective yawn when I complained. Even after

insisting the state police investigate, the district attorney did nothing.

I am out maybe $1,200.

Now it seems to me that New York could adopt what California does already and issue a tag for a car which stays with the car. Carfax and Ebay could keep track of the cars, thus cutting a big chunk of needless fat out of the state budget.

William Kuntz Elizabethtown

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GUEST VIEWPOINT

Being involved Win Belanger> First vice-chair, Essex County Republican Committee republican@localnet.com

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very year during the election cycle, towns come alive in the month of June with political parties sending their masses door to door to seek YOUR SIGNATURE. This is the way each political party gains a foothold on the upcoming ballots for their respective candidates. If more than one person in the party wants the same job, then there will be a primary on September 13 before the winners move onto the general election on November 8. So you want to be involved? Perhaps not as a candidate, but as a party member trying to ensure a person who has similar views to you, not 100 percent but as close as possible becomes “your” candidate. Not 100 percent, because that would make you the logical candidate.

Every even year — including 2016 — each party forms their town committees using designating petitions and the September primary to become a committee member. That is correct, your town committees are elected positions that make up the Essex County committee. This is where many of you who may not like the way things may be going in your party have a chance to work for change or improvement. If you wondered how “so and so” got to be on that committee or thought many party members seemed old, you all can

step up, run for the committee and BE INVOLVED. New York State election law lays out the process of “designating” petitions. These petitions carried door to door to designate a person of a specific party for a specific elected position within the town, county or state. It is an easy process of simply downloading the proper party petition from the Essex County Board of Elections website and following the directions for proper completion. Individuals must have been a registered voter of their respective party for a certain amount of time prior to becoming a member of the town or county committee. Starting June 7 through July 14, those wanting to become a member of their town committee must circulate a petition within their town election district to be on the September ballot, if opposed, and in turn be a member of their Essex County committee. Those who become elected committee members then appoint a party member of their choice to mentor and be their alternate, to work alongside them to reach their mutual political goals.

Regardless of party affiliation, if you are ready to lend your views, your assistance and your time to your party and ensure your views are acted upon, then reach out to the Essex County Board of Elections and ask for the paperwork and directions. To put it into perspective: The Essex County Republican Committee has 84 town committee positions and 84 alternate positions covering the 18 towns within the county. I would be pleased to assist any person who would like more information on becoming a committee member in your town. Your committee and your party needs your involvement so they represent you correctly.

Willsboro resident Win Belanger is the first vice chairman of the Essex County Republican Committee.

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AmericanÊ LegionÊ AuxiliaryÊ toÊ close To the Editor: I would like to sincerely thank the North Creek American Legion Auxiliary Unit 29 for their generous donation to Adirondack Tri-County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The $500 donation is earmarked for veteran’s programs at ATCNRC. I am told that this local group has been in existence since 1928, but unfortunately, due to decline in numbers and participation, this chapter of the American Legion Auxiliary is closing. I can attest to the good works they have provided for this community and specifically for our facility as several times each year they participate in planned activities at our nursing home to honor our veterans.

Again, thank you to the members of the North Creek American Legion home to honor our veterans. Again, thank you to the members of the North Creek American Legion Auxiliary Unit 629 for all that you have contributed to enhanced the lives of our veterans.

Jamie Reynolds, ADC Activity Director Adirondack Tri-County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Ô FreeÊ andÊ honestÊ discourseÕ Ê neededÊ onÊ gunÊ control The the Editor: Mateen accomplished what he set out to do: kill lots of gay people. He cited ISIS as a way to increase his fame in his hour of infamy. Way to get attention, Mateen! It worked! The terror here was in the scope of his killing and that it was motivated by hate. It had nothing to do with “radical Islam.”

Watch lists, mental health clinics and “staying vigilant” would not have prevented him from doing this.

This is insanity, and stopping at the barricade of no discussion that has been carefully built by the gun lobby without trying to breach it is not good enough.

Banning firearms will not end mass killings.

Most of us are not interested in banning all guns any more than we are interested in banning cars, which so far, still kill more people than guns, and already require registration and a license to drive.

Many of us feel that hunting for meat is fine. Many of us may not feel comfortable having a handgun in our home but understand that others may feel more secure with one at hand. Many of us may interpret the Second Amendment differently from others, but that’s okay; we’ll let the lawyers and the courts duke it out.

But there are some of us who think that assault weapons are weapons of war, not hunting or protection. I find it hard to believe that any of my neighbors would kill a deer with an assault weapon; apparently it would pretty much destroy the meat. And would someone sleep with an assault weapon under their pillow for fear of an intruder?

Can we talk about this madness?

This country is about free and honest discourse. If we cannot discuss this and listen to each other, how can we ever hear each other? We must try to breach the barricade of No Discussion and get on with finding some compromise.

Katharine Preston Essex

WhoÊ isÊ winning,Ê terroristsÊ orÊ us?Ê To the Editor: We have had another terrorist attack. He did it by using our rights and freedoms against us.

What was the president’s response and Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders answer?

Not to condemn radical Islam, and their believe that it is okay to kill gays or anyone they deem to be infidels.

No! They just want Americans to give up more of their freedoms and their property. That is the easy way out. The law-abiding fun owners in this coun-

try pose no threat and they know it. But radical Islamic terrorist will kill them if given the chance.

Guess whose butt gets kissed.

When Benghazi was attacked, the answer to that was to blame a YouTube video. They promised to go after the producer of that video. No thought to the First Amendment.

After 9/11, we got the Patriot Act. We all know how this has turned out.

Not really for the good.

I have lost count of how many terrorist attacks in this country have been done with guns. The shooters have all passed background checks. But the answer from the Democrats has always been the same. Those who have done nothing wrong must give up their rights.

At what point do the leaders stand up and say, “No we will not give into you. Our way of life is superior to yours. Freedom is more important than being politically or religiously correct.”

Hillary speaking today said we should not attack Muslims in the country as payback. She is absolutely right: We should never blame all of a group on the evil acts of a few. How about extending that courtesy to the gun owners of America?

Our right to own guns, our right to speak as we please, our right not to be pawed and groped before we get on a plane. Our right to private phone calls and emails. No government spying on us without a warrant.

These things happen. So I ask who is winning this war, the terrorists or us?

Raynard Corrow Indian Lake

ThankÊ youÊ forÊ lettingÊ meÊ beÊ heard To the Editor: I would like to thank you and everyone at your newspaper for printing my recent letters. Having a place to address my concern has brought me some relief.

If I were to say I was disappointed after the last board meeting, it would be an understatement. With my ability to speak taken away, you gratuitously gave me an opportunity to be heard. That means a lot to me.

As far as I know this is still the U.S.A. and we still have the right to free speech. Unless that has changed, you think I would have heard something about it.

Okay, I am sorry: I will resist the urge to ramble on. This letter was intended to be a thank you to those of you at the newspaper. So let me close with a heart felt thank you.

Keith L. Parent Athol / Thurman

NewÊ membersÊ andÊ trainingsÊ keepsÊ HagueÊ FireÊ DepartmentÊ busy To the Editor: The Hague Fire Department and EMS squad has been very busy this spring with training and calls. The department has been training weekly, and welcomes Nate Swinton as a new junior member to the department. A drill was recently held with the Boy Scouts, where airbags were place under a truck to lift it up off a rescue manikin.

EMS has a new EMT. Congratulations to Aren Witherell on passing her state exam and becoming a certified EMT-B. Connie Swinton has also joined the squad and hopes to take the EMT class in the future.

Training was held on our newest piece of equipment, the LUCAS mechanical CPR machine. The LUCAS automatically performs chest compressions at a rate of 102 per minute, and at exactly the proper depth. This will allow continuous CPR and responders can concentrate on airway and defibrillation.

The department will host a community CPR class teaching the public how to recognize cardiac arrest, check for a pulse and deliver chest compressions properly Wednesday, June 29, at the Department, at 7 p.m.

For information on this class, please contact ambulance captain Meg Haskell at 543-6059.

Meg Haskel Hague

COMMENTARY

Little Bits Happy summer!

Gordie Little

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began writing this column in a conflicted state. I’ve always been a bit of an opportunist, taking things as they come and trodding the road less traveled.

I awoke at 4:22 a.m. this past Monday and, sipping coffee on our enclosed back deck along the Saranac, I offered my daily prayer of gratitude and praise for the vista before me. It was dark at the time, but watching the sun rise is a special thrill matched only by watching it go down.

The first hummingbirds darted in for an early sip. The blue herons (we call them “Big Birds”) lumbered up the river. The birdsongs melded into a glorious melody, all the lovelier because they were composing a tribute to the first day of summer.

I felt blessed to observe Mother Nature at her very best.

Not only did she greet summer, but shared it with a lovely full moon—first time that happened since 1967. Were you aware of that confluence?

Native Americans called it a “strawberry moon,” not because it was that color, but because it marked the beginning of the berry-picking season. I won’t be picking anything except lint out of my belly button, but I will follow my own advice and pay attention to whatever random thoughts drift through my muddled mind on this longest day of the year.

You no doubt never gave it a second thought, but the summer solstice was a very big deal for the ancients and remains so for many. More than 25,000 visitors were expected to gather at Stonehenge in Wiltshire England for the occasion.

Most everything in my life has connections to music. I performed it for many years, played it for almost 36 years on the radio and wake up every day with a melody in my head. Today was no exception. The song was Nat King Cole’s hit, “Those LazyHazy-Crazy Days of Summer” from 1963.

I scoured the cobwebs under my scarce strands of white hair for other summer hits and each is a blast from the past. As you try to recall favorites of your own, let me refresh your memory: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys, 1962; Chad & Jeremy’s “A Summer Song” from 1963; “Summer Breeze,” Seals & Crofts, 1972; “In the Summertime, Mungo Jerry, 1970; “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” Sly & the Family Stone, 1969; “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Bryan Hyland, 1969. Do you remember hearing our interview with Bryan on the radio and his appearance that night right here at Plattsburgh’s Rollerland? I do.

There are many more summer song titles, melodies and lyrics rattling around in my noggin that date back to childhood and I’m sure it’s also true for you.

Whether you are a druid or a music lover and constant observer of the world around you, Kaye and I and our “Little” Shangri-La wish for you and yours a super summer 2016.

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

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n wake of a national tragedy, it is oftentimes difficult to feel like fun is appropriate. Yet it’s in a time of mourning that the enjoyment of art, music and performance can be more important than ever. We must continue to celebrate and value life and humanity. We must connect with, and stand together with our communities if we hope to help one another move forward.

There are many opportunities to do so this week.

The Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb will host sculptor George Bumann as their artist in residence this summer. In addition to teaching art and natural history programs, Bumann’s work is on permanent display at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the C.M. Russell Museum. His outreach programs have been featured on both the Discovery and Travel channels. On June 30, the Adirondack Interpretive Center will host a free “Meet the Artist” event at 7 p.m. Bumann will later kick off the Center’s Huntington summer lecture series with a presentation on “The Intelligence of Animals” on July 7. For more information, contact the Adirondack Interpretive Center at 518-582-2000.

On June 26, alternative rock band The Versa Contrast will perform at the ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh. The Versa Contrast released their first album, “Introvert // Extrovert,” last year. Local psychedelic rock band The Label will co-headline. Admission is on a $3-10 sliding scale. Attendees are encouraged to pay what they can afford. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit facebook.com/rotagallery.

The Waterhole in Saranac Lake will host Naples-based Americana band Mulberry Soul on June 25 as part of their Party on the Patio series. Mulberry Soul’s sound features a vibrant folk/bluegrass fusion. The show is free and starts at 6 p.m.

On June 30, the Waterhole will also welcome Florida rock band The Heavy Pets. The Heavy Pets released their debut album, “Whale,” in 2007. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information about these shows, contact the Waterhole at 518354-5441.

On July 1, award-winning author Lawrence P. Gooley will present “Escape from Dannemora,” a PowerPoint presentation based on his book, “Escape from Dannemora: 170 Years of Escapes, Tortures, and Infamous Inmates at New York’s Most Notorious Prison,” at the Indian Lake Theater. His new book, “Escape from Dannemora,” was in progress when inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped last June. The effort to capture them gripped the region and the nation for nearly a month. Through Lawrence Gooley’s historical research, you will

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learn of the prisoners who have escaped from Clinton Correctional before them. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. For more info contact the Indian Lake Theater at 518-648-5950 or visit indianlaketheater.org.

Saranac Lake’s first annual Corrugated Cup Cardboard Boat Race will be held on June 25. There will be race categories for all ages eight and up. Participant check-in opens at 8 a.m. Preregistration is encouraged. Entry fees vary. All proceeds from this event will go to support the Northern Forest Explorers Scholarship Program. For more information, visit adirondackoutfitters.com.

The Adirondack Food and Wine Fest will return to Lake George on June 25 and 26.

The festival will showcase over 50 of the best wineries, breweries, distilleries, artisanal food vendors, local crafts and food trucks the North Country has to offer. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the SUNY Adirondack Foundation.

Tickets are $35 at the gate, $25 in advance. The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 25, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 26. For more information, visit adkwinefest.com.

Regal Cinemas in Plattsburgh will be playing PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from June 28 to Aug. 24. Admission for these movies will be only $1, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Will Rogers Institute. The Institute promotes medical research pertaining to cardiopulmonary diseases, educates the public, and donates neonatal ventilators to hospitals. Visit champlaincentre.com for more information.

The cast of hit 2015 musical “The Uncivil War” will return to the Charles Wood Theater in Glens Falls on June 25 and 26. The special two-day run of performances will feature new scenes and songs with the same characters beloved by the area last year. If you loved the production last summer or couldn’t get a ticket to the sold-out run, now is your chance to enjoy the comedy and music from this incredible show one last time before it heads to New York City. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Tickets range from $26-32. For more information, visit atfestival.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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At left: Sculptor George Bumann will be the artist in residence this summer at the Adirondack Interpretive Center in Newcomb. Pictured here is “Mother Protector” — A Grizzly bear with her cubs. Meet the artist on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

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But sharing specific information violates federal privacy laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cutting argued, citing discussions with labor union officials and health care experts.

“I’m not going to put myself in a libelous condition to release that,” Cutting said. “I’m not willing to violate HIPAA or ADA without having something solid.”

The sheriff said he was uncomfortable asking his employee for that information, but was pushed by Palmer to do so.

“He gave it to me on threat of being removed from payroll and having his insurance cancelled,” Cutting said. “He argued with his own doctor to provide his own medical slip.”

Municipal governments have the right to determine if employees are capable of doing their job under Section 72 of the Civil Service Law, said Palmer.

“If you don’t know the nature of the illness, you have forfeited your rights under Section 72,” Palmer said.

“I don’t think what I’m asking for is unreasonable,” Palmer added, citing the sick and personal time, alongside vacation benefits, that have accrued over the six months that the employee has been sidelined.

In his 23 years of civil service, Palmer said he has never divulged anyone’s personal information.

He said it was an affront for anyone to consider that he would do so.

“I’m not going to release his personal info,” Cutting shot back.

Palmer also warned against departments carving out extraterritorial enclaves within the county government.

Personnel files are official records, Palmer said. Any document left out of that file is not considered to be in the official record.

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Similar issues arose at the former Horace Nye Nursing Home, Palmer said, making it difficult for the personnel department to access discipline files.

“What you’re saying, Richard, is that you’re the only management person who is allowed to do that,” Palmer told Cut- The right of employees to keep their health records private and an employer’s right to reting. accountability for extended absences has The county at- quest opened a fault line within the Essex County govtorney said he ernment. needed more Photo by Pete DeMola time to research legal precedent before providing an opinion.

Whether the individual’s health status is released to Palmer isn’t likely to solve the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department’s manpower issues.

To fill in the gaps left by the long-term absence of this and a second individual, the subject of a lengthy executive session earlier this month, the department has racked up 100 hours in overtime while continuing to pay for sick leave for the staffer, who is going to be out until at least this fall, Cutting said.

Cutting said the remaining staff are struggling to cover shifts at the county-run jail in Lewis.

The sheriff approached the board of supervisors in 2014 with a proposal to hire six correction officers to alleviate shortages, a request that was denied by lawmakers, citing fiscal austerity.

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PLATTSBURGH - Introduction to Yoga with Trinity Yoga. This is a free presentation about Yoga by Trinity Yoga studios. This program will explain the basics of Yoga and all your questions about starting out in Yoga will be answered. Any questions please contact the Plattsburgh Public Library at 518536-7438.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 KEENE VALLEY – East Branch Of The Arts Friday July 8, 2016 @ 8pm, Keene Valley Congregational Church, 1791 NYS Route 73. The talented and ever-popular pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents history, biography and psychology while sitting at the piano singing the superlative songs of his heroes. Two great American artists will be featured this year: heartland troubadours Hoagy Carmichael and Meredith Willson.CONTACT: Fritz Sabbow, (518) 576-4686, EMAIL: eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com 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.

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 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.

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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.

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

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

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chasing Office at (518) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) 873-3332 for additional Fein, Such & Crane, LLP information concerning 28 East Main Street, the bidding. Specifica- Suite 1800, Rochester, tions and standard pro- NY 14614 Attorney (s) posals for thePublished proposed by Denton for Plaintiff (s). www.suncommunitynews.com Publications, Inc. work may be obtained at Pursuant to a Judgment the above address, or on of Foreclosure and Sale LAND the Countys website at: Entered April 27th, 2016 LEGALS www.co.essex.ny.us.

I will sell at Public AucCATSKILL MTN LAKE NOTICE OF FORMATION All bids submitted in re- tion to the highest bidPROPERTIES! 5 acres - Lake View OF Big Betty LLC, Arts. sponse to this notice der at the Court House, - $39,900 5 acres - Stream Of Org. filed with the shall be marked 7559 Court Street, Eliza$69,900 90 mins from the GWB! Sect'y of State of NY "SEALED BID RESCUE bethtown, NY 12932 on Private lakefront access, 90 acre (SSNY) on 06/01/2016.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Office location, County p.m. Premises known as Call 1-888-701-1864 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- outside of the envelope. of Essex. SSNY has 726 Middle Road, WillsNewYorkLandandLakes.com EN, that the Under- Dated: June 15, 2016 been designated as signed, on behalf of the Linda M. Wolf, CPPB, boro, NY 12996 F/K/A agent of the LLC upon CPA 202 Middle Road, WillsBoard of Commissioners whom process against it of the Elizabethtown Fire Secretary/Treasurer boro, NY 12996. Sec Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ may be served. SSNY District, Elizabethtown Fire Dis- 40.1 Block 2 Lot 28.220. will accept To hunt your land. Call for a shall mail process to: sealed bids at the Essex All that certain Piece or trict Free Troy Morgan, 53 Stone Parcel of Land situate in County Office of the Pur- PO Box 734 Base Camp Leasing info Rd., Lake Placid, NY chasing Agent, 7551 Elizabethtown, New York the Town of Willsboro packet 12946. Purpose: any Court Street, Elizabeth- 12932 and Town of Essex, Es& Quote. lawful act.

(518) 873-3332 sex County, State of 1-866-309-1507 town, New York 12932 VN-06/11-07/16/2016VN-06/25/2016-1TCNew York Approximate www.BaseCampLeasing.com until 2:00 P.M. on July 6TC-120810 122564 Amount of Judgment is 6, 2016 for a Light Duty $425,978.68 plus interRescue Truck. The bids CONSTRUCTION shall be opened publicly NOTICE OF SALE est and costs. Premises and read aloud on July SUPREME COURT ES- will be sold subject to provisions of filed JudgColdspring Granite 6, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at SEX COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION 13791 NYS Route 9N Bayview Loan Servicing, ment Index No 258/11.

OF 30 RAMONA BEACH the Essex County Office William Finucane, Esq., AuSable Forks, NY of the Purchasing Agent, LLC, Plaintiff against SOUTH LLC Referee 518-647-8192 at the above mentioned Mark McKenna; Wanda Arts. of Org. filed with McKenna, et al Defen- VN-06/25-07/16/2016Secy. of State of NY address.

4TC-122566 CRUISE & TRAVEL (SSNY) on 06/08/16. Of- Please contact the Pur- dants fice location: Essex chasing Office at (518) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT packages Fein, Such & Crane, LLP County. SSNY designat- 873-3332 for additional at Sandals, Dreams, Secrets, Riu, information concerning 28 East Main Street, ed as agent of LLC upon Barcelo, Occidental and many whom process against it the bidding. Specifica- Suite 1800, Rochester, more resorts. Punta Cana, Mexico, may be served. SSNY tions and standard pro- NY 14614 Attorney (s) Jamaica and many of the shall mail process to posals for the proposed for Plaintiff (s).

Caribbean islands. Book now for work may be obtained at Pursuant to a Judgment Barbara Dwyer, 5694 2017 and SAVE! For more info.

Cascade Rd., P.O. Box the above address, or on of Foreclosure and Sale call 877-270-7260 or go to NCP775, Lake Placid, NY the Countys website at: Entered April 27th, 2016 travel.com 12946. Purpose: Any I will sell at Public Aucwww.co.essex.ny.us.CLINTON lawful All bids submitted in GRANTEE re- tion to the highest bidCRUISE VACATIONS 3, 4, 5 or 7 DATE activity.

GRANTOR LOCATION PRICE VN-06/25-07/30/2016derEcker at the Court House, sponse to this Gerard notice 6/2/16 Paul Swansen and Jamie Plattsburgh $130,000 day cruises to the Caribbean. Start 6TC-122097 7559 Court Street, Elizashall be marked 6/2/16 Bank of America Olga Panas Altona $8,000 planning now to save $$ on your 6/2/16 Chad and Amanda Trombley Brooke Brunellbethtown, and Branden Lamere Champlain $115,000 NY 12932 on "SEALED BID RESCUE fall or winter getaway vacation.

6/2/16 Larry Barcomb and TRUCK Sheila Drown Monna Fountain Champlain $73,000 27th, 2016 at 12:30 clearly Dale on Gonyo the andJuly Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Car6/2/16 Gary and Brenda Molinski Paul Hart $5,000 p.m. Premises known Altona as outside of the envelope. nival, Princess and many more.

6/2/16 Antonio Gagliardi Dated: June 15, 2016 Thomas Titherington Plattsburgh $95,000 726 Middle Road, WillsGreat deals for all budgets and de6/2/16 Robert and Joanne Dandrow Lake City Properties LLC Plattsburgh $278,000 boro, NY 12996 F/K/A Linda M. Wolf, Michael CPPB,and Leslie parture ports. For more info. call 6/3/16 Susan Keller Green Plattsburgh $27,000 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.6/3/16 Thomas and TheresaCPA Tregan Holli Mercurio202 Middle Road, WillsPlattsburgh $190,000 boro, NY 12996.

Sec Secretary/Treasurer com 6/3/16 Richard and Sue Lavigne Daniel and Tawnia Boire Chazy $35,000 40.1 Block 2 Lot 28.220.

Elizabethtown Fire Dis6/3/16 US Bank Uncha Beaudoin Schuyler Falls $67,725 FIREWOOD or 6/3/16 Andrew Morelli andtrict Mary Bachelder Bradley LafaveAll and that Kyrstncertain Parent Piece Champlain $83,000 6/3/16 Philip and Clara Fuller Jacob Garrant Parcel of Land situate Champlain $17,000 in PO Box 734 6/3/16 Matthew and Dawn Sorrell Federal National Mortgage Association Altona $155,872 Elizabethtown, New York the Town of Willsboro Camp Firewood, Pole Length and 6/3/16 Matthew Rogers 12932 James and Michelene Debella of Essex, EsPlattsburgh $178,000 and Town Stove Wood for Sale. Call after 6 6/3/16 Reza & Sons Inc $211,500 p.m. 25 mile radius of Mooers of (518) 873-3332 Scottrick Inc sex County, State Plattsburgh 6/3/16 James Crouse Edward and Daniel OÕ Keeffe Plattsburgh $115,000 Forks. 0918 New York Approximate VN-06/25/2016-1TC6/6/16 Kathleen Aprill Jeffrey and Heather Peterson Black Brook $72,000 is 122564 6/6/16 David Meath Brian Gordon Amount of Judgment Plattsburgh $122,000 518-236-7800.

6/6/16 Brian Bouyea Mary Everleth $425,978.68 plus interPlattsburgh $215,000 estMyers and costs. Premises 6/6/16 Joseph Camelio James and Lynda Plattsburgh $18,000 HOME IMPROVEMENTS to 6/6/16 Ann Leduc and Michael Beede Joseph Norris will be sold subject Champlain $160,000 6/7/16 William Morgan Sally Garvey provisions of filed JudgPlattsburgh $42,500 6/7/16 Sheen and Elizabeth Pombrio George Disneyment and Kathleen $180,500 Young Lyon Hardware and IndexSeymour No 258/11.Plattsburgh 6/7/16 Charles Trudo Linda Ratigan William Finucane, Esq., Schuyler Falls $2,000 Flooring 6/7/16 Charles Trudo Richard and Joy Vanweort Schuyler Falls $14,500 1923 Saranac Ave. Referee 6/7/16 Mark and Ellen Drollette Gary and Marie Drollette Beekmantown $145,000 Lake Placid, NY VN-06/25-07/16/2016-Beekmantown 6/8/16 George Prevost Shawn and Jackie Strack $237,000 518-523-9855 4TC-122566 6/8/16 KLM Development LLC Raymond Plante Plattsburgh $179,000 fice location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Barbara Dwyer, 5694 Cascade Rd., P.O. Box 775, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Daniel and Jolene Monette James Francesconi and April Hamilton Paul and Robin Allen Susan Garcia Thomas and Christina Hampston Harold Boyle William and Nancy Manning Katie Relation Deron Martin Terry and Gail Besaw Deborah and Larry Viens Michael Rich Andrew and Tara Hemingway Alton and Gertrude Durkee Jessica Sienkiewicz Rhonda Dergham Brian and Alicia Winnicki Ricky and Rene Adragna Regina Douglas Federal National Mortgage Association Amy Graves and Dale Beaudet Jane Babbie Robert Hatch and Barbara Smith Peggy Garrow Michael Beede Robert Hogan Lucille Trahan

Carlton Jones Corbin Reed Anthony and Alison Puliatte James Francesconi and April Hamilton Emmalee Colby and Branden Zylstra Yvonne Alterie and Sarah Noll Patrick Leary Ryan Tripp Natalie Sharlow Adam and Brittney Sheffer Patrick Sample Plattsburgh Housing Outlet Inc Aarona Perkins and Heather Dann Dale and Barbara Winter William and Marsha Sienkiewicz Katie Relation Elise Finch Thomas and Rosemary Botten Paul Connelly Aaron Desimone Harold and Pamela Boyle Power Authority of NYS Dominic Gregoire and Marie Therrien Katherine Lewis and Chad Sharron Tim Hoffman and Carrie Searles Claude Chevalier and Nicole Racicot Lester and Karen Juhasz

Mooers Peru Ellenburg Peru Chazy Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Mooers Plattsburgh Chazy Dannemora Plattsburgh Peru Beekmantown Dennemora Peru Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Plattsburgh Dannemora Schuyler Falls Champlain Altona Champlain

$23,000 $60,000 $155,000 $159,900 $285,000 $73,000 $500,000 $114,500 $104,250 $38,000 $14,000 $13,500 $7,500 $5,000 $125,000 $365,000 $4,500 $113,000 $95,000 $38,000 $42,000 $8,000 $120,000 $123,000 $107,000 $4,000 $17,500

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GRANTOR Susanne Taylor Charles Segard and Randolph Titsworth Sharron Duso David Butler St. Ignatius School Kenneth and Juliann Kelly Ande and Nancy Mitts Mount Whitney Road LLC Wilmeth Deyo LLC Alfred Payton et al Monique Clague Nathan Heald Ursula and Garry Trudeau Deborah Cleary Stephen and Georgine Wilson Gary and Barbara McNamara Wanda Bruno Brenda Guinto et al Constance Zelinski Dale Terwilliger JPMorgan Chase Bank Kathryn Mason William Decker Frederick and Helen Nadeau Robert and Kathleen Mitchell Jennifer and Miriam Whalen David Davis John and Regina Hebert Dennis Miller Paulette Walsh and Paula Hysler Sandra Parot-Rhodes Michele and Thomas Persons Frederick and Deborah Dolan Helen and Lester Harpp Saratoga & North Creek Railway LLC Paul Waytkus Robert and William Schafer

GRANTEE Kari Bruce Christopher and Patricia Pacewicz Scott and Suzanne Nicholas Robin Keysor Up North Cabins LLC John and Julie Trimble Nathaniel and Denise Robinson Mary and Patrick Fricchione Joseph and Tracy Tompkins Michael Newman Jan and Kristen Duus Seth and Ross Mazin Irwin and Elise Lieb Karla and Shelly Peterson Rebecca Rooney Daniel and Maeanjie Bordonaro Peter Griffiths Jami and Bonnie Smith Judson Zelinski Thomas and Jean Henry Castle 2016 LLC Tyler Cole and Nicole Ezzo Jeffrey and Kathleen Reynolds Thomas Dedrick Alberta and Lynette Argenio Lake George Land Conservancy Inc Michael Bigelow Christopher Connery and Kelley Noel Russell and Ivonne Hanks Scott Morris Donald and Cassandra Lavarge Karen and Sarah Welch Kosma Nikiforov Robert and Jennifer Porter NL Industries Desiree Raywood Nick and Jayne Funari

LOCATION Ticonderoga Keene St. Armand Wilmington Elizabethtown North Elba Schroon North Elba Crown Point Jay Keene Moriah St. Armand North Hudson North Elba Willsboro North Elba Moriah Keene Newcomb Moriah Ticonderoga North Elba Ticonderoga Ticonderoga Ticonderoga Westport Ticonderoga North Elba Elizabethtown Moriah Moriah Crown Point Ticonderoga Newcomb Crown Point Newcomb

PRICE $8,653 $109,000 $269,000 $12,500 $197,500 $40,000 $178,500 $240,000 $205,000 $140,000 $60,000 $42,000 $530,000 $90,000 $2,000 $225,000 $85,000 $1 $153,000 $28,000 $15,700 $84,500 $325,000 $25,000 $275,000 $30,000 $19,000 $39,220 $47,500 $18,000 $43,000 $23,000 $7,500 $22,000 $1 $1,000 $85,000

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