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Illegal dump discovered at Essex County Fairgrounds

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ed, far beyond the watchful eye of government officials.

For years, local residents have been dumping construction debris, household trash and other waste down the pit.

By Pete DeMola And each spring, Essex County has gone in and quietly pete@suncommunitynews.com cleaned up the property, which is not classified as a landfill.

Now, the state Department of Conservation may be pursuWESTPORT — A ravine snakes its way behind the Essex County Fairgrounds, cutting through about 25 acres of dense ing an active investigation into the dumping, which is illegal under both local and state law. forest.

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forÊ heroes AuSable Valley Central donates bus to North Country Honor Flight

CUMBERLAND HEAD — North Country Honor Flight processions are a staple of summer.

Beginning in early-spring, veterans are picked up at their homes in the wee hours by local law enforcement officials and esPete corted to the Plattsburgh Oval, where DeMola residents and dignitaries gather to send off Writer their heroes.

The second leg of the trip sees the vets shuttled to the Plattsburgh Airport, where they depart for a day visiting monuments in Washington, D.C. A newly refurbished bus will see the World War II and Korean War vets and their guardians riding in style.

North Country Honor Flight had been using the bus for years as part of an agreement with AuSable Valley Central.

But when the vehicle reached the end of its lifespan with the district, Superintendent Paul Savage had an idea: Why not donate it to the non-for-profit organization?

The district did. The veterans organization quickly raised $7,000 for repairs and modifications through donations des-

This wagon filled with corroded and rusty cans of paint and other chemicals sits beneath a No Dumping sign at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

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Adirondack Loon, Trails Center to open Center opens for visitors this Saturday

ignated specifically for the project.

The full-sized bus, now painted bullet gray and wheelchair-accessible, is adorned with military insignias from each branch of the service.

Betty Boop also makes an appearance, as do scenes from Iwo Jima and D-Day. “Transporting our hometown heroes,” it says on the side.

A special permit was also obtained to outfit the vehicle with blinking red and blue lights.

“It’s not just a paint job,” said North Country Honor Flight Director Barry Finnegan. “It’s a rolling piece of art.”

Following completion of the work Friday afternoon at Precision Auto, veterans boarded the bus and received an escort across the city to North Country Classic Cruisers in Cumberland Head, where the group was met with fanfare.

SARANAC LAKE — Biodiversity Research Institute’s (BRI’s) Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation and Leading E.D.G.E’s Adirondack Community-based Trails and Lodging System (LEACTLS) announce the opening of the new Adirondack Loon and Trails Center Saturday, July 16. This unique environmental education center will be a valuable resource for visitors to learn about the iconic Common Loon and plans for a hut-to-hut trail system in the Park through interactive exhibits, photos, videos, and more.

The Adirondack Loon and Trails Center will occupy a revitalized storefront in the historic Tousley Storage Building on Saranac Lake’s Main Street. This distinctive structure was built in 1924, and is deeply rooted in the Village’s history. It was originally used as a car garage and dealership. Later, it was converted into secure storage for furs, famous jewels, and

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New wheels: Veterans stand in front of the newly refurbished North Country Honor Flight bus.

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Local blueberry growers hope for bumper crop Steady rain, consistant heat favorable conditions for the fruit, say growers

By Pete DeMola

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AU SABLE FORKS — Local producers have their fingers crossed for a bumper crop of blueberries this summer.

Gray Densmore, owner of the Valley View Farm in Ticonderoga, said they’re zeroing in on harvest time.

Peak season is short: The window ran from July 16 to Aug. 23 last year.

Densmore hopes this spring’s temperature fluctuations won’t lead to a smaller yield, bucking the smaller-than-normal budding he observed earlier this season.

“Our crop is great, we’re concerned about

numbers,” Densmore said. “Everybody’s kind of waiting to see.”

Following weeks of consistent heat, Clinton Cornell Extension has since reversed their initial predictions of a fruiting decrease.

“The crop looks great, it looks really good,” said Amy Ivy, a CCE vegetable specialist.

In addition to the heat, blueberries also require ample water.

The best type of rain is slow and steady, said Susan Barton, co-owner of Blueberry Acres in Au Sable Forks.

Downpours often produce runoff, which is not absorbed by the dry soil.

“So those kinds of rains aren’t as helpful as you think,” Barton said.

This past week saw a steady drizzle beginning on Friday and lasting until mid-morning on Sunday.

Blueberry Acres hosts slightly more than 900 bushes.

The earlier varieties seem to be coming in

okay, Barton said, but this season’s dryness has had an effect.

The Patriot, for instance, is the largest early-season blueberry.

But this year, they’re not ripening very well.

“I think they’re really struggling,” Barton said.

While other varieties are faring slightly better, they remain scarce.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of commercial blueberry production in the country. In recent years, production has seen a ramp-up in the New York State.

The New York State Berry Growers Association says there are more blueberry plantings in the state than ever as a result of several factors, including health benefits and increased consumer demand for locally grown food.

Last year, state growers harvested 1.6 million pounds of blueberries worth $2.8 million, making the state the 11th largest blueberry producer in the country.

Once planted, maturation is typically reached in 8 to 10 years (although plants can start yielding fruit as early as two years).

As growers continue to make investments, more of that land will approach full production with each successive year, said the state.

“New York’s climate, our superb soils and access to water make this state an ideal location for growing this incredible fruit,” said New York State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball.

Blueberries, particularly the highbush variety, do well in the Champlain Valley, Ivy said, provided they’re planted in acidic soil.

Highbush plants have few pest problems and reach considerable heights.

The plants, which are the most tolerant of early spring frosts of any in the berry family, are also attractive for gardeners due to leaves that turn scarlet in the fall, Ivy said.

Valley View, Rulfs Orchard and Blueberry Acres offer pick-your-own service.

Lawmakers updated on Office for the Aging merger plan Merger to save Essex County at least $100,000 annually

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The county manager said on Monday he is continuing to work on the plan necessary for a merger between the Office for the Aging and the Essex County Department of Public Health.

While merging the two doesn’t require state approval, the plan must be approved in order for the county to continue to receive about $1 million in state funding.

Once the report is ready, said Dan Palmer, county officials will have a window to enter their input. Following a public hearing, the report will be submitted to the state Office for the Aging for final approval.

Initially introduced last November, the proposal came after years of discussing broader consolidation plans for the departments.

County officials said doing so would free up efficiencies, particularly on the clerical side, and would lead to increased

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communication between the departments, which share the same building.

“There was no real change to any of the staffing or any of the services that were provided,” Palmer said.

Any major transitions would require a “natural handoff ” from one department to the other, he said.

Lawmakers appointed an acting director earlier this year to replace OFA’s former director, who moved to a new county position in January. Following approval, that person will become the director of aging services.

Palmer estimated initial annual savings would clock in at $100,000, with much of that coming from the former director’s salary.

Several lawmakers said their constituents have relayed concerns about the transition.

“I have heard from a lot of people on this,” said James Monty (R-Lewis).

Palmer said the state Department of Health has already signed off on the plan. If they had concerns, they would not have done so, he said.

The state is “aggressively pursuing” a one-stop shop for public services, Palmer said, and so is the county.

Counties across the state are engaging in similar discus-

sions, Palmer said, but the details differ.

“I honestly think the fear of the unknown is more than the changes that are occurring,” Palmer said. “I believe what we’re doing is better for the public and better for seniors as a whole.”

OFA, which has an annual operating budget of $2.6 million, runs 18 programs, including senior meal nutrition delivery, transportation and caregiver services.

Earlier this year, a nonprofit organization that offers elder care services to the tri-county area urged lawmakers to reconsider the merger, drawing a direct connection between the county’s demographic shift, home care for elders and an increase in Medicaid bills.

“Without an adequate home health aide workforce, older adults needing home care support may become institutionalized because they can no longer manage at home,” said Donna Beal, the executive director for Mercy Care for the Adirondacks.

The final decision, Palmer reminded lawmakers on Monday, ultimately rests with them.

“The first step ultimately has to be this board of supervisors,” he said, noting the board authorized the merger during budget discussions in November.

Monty, who took office after that vote, said he remained skeptical.

“I realistically don’t see us saving money,” he said.

And on improved communication: “They’re housed in the same building — there shouldn’t be an issue with communication.”

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Countywide tethering law introduced Legislation seeks to curb long-term dog tethering in Essex County

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — A proposed dog tethering law sparked lively discussion between county lawmakers and advocates on Monday.

The proposed legislation includes roughly one dozen measures to curb what critics say is an inhumane practice that leads to animal cruelty and public safety issues.

If passed, the law would result in sweeping changes to how county residents must care for their dogs.

The legislation would prohibit residents from leaving their dogs tethered to a fixed point while not present.

It would also ban the tethering of canines for more than an hour where the owner isn’t physically present, but within the residence.

Regulations governing pulleys and enclosure systems would also be implemented, including a measure that would require the latter to be at least 150 square feet per dog.

For the first offense, violators would be subject to a $250 fine or 15 days imprisonment, or both.

Lawmakers said while they generally agreed with the concepts underpinning the legislation, they were concerned that the law was too broad and would be unable to be enforced.

The legislation, for instance, would require dogs to be brought indoors between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Ronald Moore (R-North Hudson) expressed concern on how this would impact folks who let their dogs out at night, including himself.

“I’m not sure where that’s coming from,” Moore said.

The lawmaker also said dog control officers needed to be dialed into the proposed policies.

“We need to get this in an expedited manner to dog control officers so there is reasonable time to digest and respond to it,” he said.

Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) said enforcement requires a paper trail. And judging from years of codes enforcement experience in his town, people are generally reluctant to file written complaints against their neighbors, he said.

“I think this law in some areas goes overboard,” Scozzafava said, referring to the one-hour rule.

Gerald Morrow (D-Chesterfield) said while he “supports animals and dogs more than I support people,” in his 23 years on the job, he’s seen plenty of cases dismissed over a lack of evidence.

“I think the timeframes need to be tightened up,” Morrow said. “This stuff is hard to enforce, and we’ve had that with zoning laws in our town.”

Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague admitted it may not be possible to secure convictions on every case.

But, the district attorney added, the legislation would put grievous offenders on notice.

“You may have been brought the dog in this time, but we’re watching,” Sprague said.

Sprague stressed only certain, severe cases will be targeted — like a dog with a collar embedded in its neck.

“A photograph,” said Sprague. “You’re telling me this isn’t going to get a conviction in court?”

The district attorney also said officers are free to use their discretion when investigating cases.

“You don’t have to arrest every time you go to a complaint.”

Another proposed statute would limit owners to tying their dogs to fixed points for more than four hours in any eight-hour period.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors discussed a proposed anti-tethering law Monday, July 11 in Elizabeth“Unless there’s a camera town. Pictured above: North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica Hartley, Bonnie MacLeod, animal cruelty that shows out five of the six task force member, and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. hours alleged, I don’t think Photo by Pete DeMola this is enforceable,” said Essex cism would be extremely helpful,” MacLeod said.

County Board of Supervisors The Essex County Sheriff ’s Department would be tasked Vice Chairman Randy Preston.

Dan Manning, the country attorney, said the law is enforce- alongside state police and local dog control officers with enable — especially if it goes after, for instance, folks who keep forcement.

Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting called the legislation their dogs on four-foot chains. “a step in the right direction,” but said he had some concerns “This law was drafted with the hardcore offenders in mind,” Manning said. “This is designed to rein in the bad offenders.” on unclear language and getting people to sign written complaints.

James Monty (R-Lewis) said, “I think it’s a poor excuse to But, said the sheriff: “It gives good things on restraints and say it’s not enforceable — all laws are enforceable. They’re not exposures — you can’t take a beagle and chain him up with a enforceable if you don’t enforce them.”

30 pound chain.”

North Country SPCA Executive Director Jessica HartLivestock guardians and hunting dogs are exempt from the ley, who helped draft the legislation, said part of the law was proposal. bringing awareness to the issue.

The legislation stems from last year’s animal cruelty task “We can educate people why this law is on the books in the force report. first place,” Hartley said.

Combatting long-term tethering, Hartley said, was selected Monday’s discussion, which introduced the legislation, by the group as a primary concern. marked the first step in the procedural process.

If approved, Essex County would become the fourth county The law’s language will be continued to be revised based on to pass such an ordinance in the state. lawmaker input, said Manning.

The Public Safety Committee voted 8-1 to introduce the lo“I respect all these questions and will anticipate we will be cal law, with Preston being the sole holdout. making some changes here,” Manning said.

The resolution now moves to Ways and Means. If approved, Lawmakers first discussed the legislation in March, but tabled discussion in order to refine some of the legal language. lawmakers will set at least one public hearing.

Bonnie MacLeod, a member of the drafting committee, encouraged supervisors to bring forth exact ideas for changes and amendments “That constructive criti-

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Another Day in America

ast week was a rough one for many of our citizens. On going issues between Black Lives Matter and law enforcement were underscored by two incidents; one in Louisiana and the other in Minnesota where two black men were shot by police officers.

Those shootings initially brought about large, but mostly peaceful protests in several major cities across the country. Sadly the protest in Dallas, Texas resulted in a sniper shooting, killing five officers and wounding seven more. The shooter was also killed.

Mrs. Clinton and the Republicans had their ups and downs last week as FBI Director James Comey gave a brutal outline of Clinton’s careless handling of classified secrets and completely discredited her innocence.

Just when it looked like an indictment was imminent, Comey told the nation no charges would be sought, which seemingly confirmed for many that the “fix” was in.

But just when you think we can put the Clinton email issues behind us, we learned the State Department reopened their investigation into the handling of classified information, which could bring security clearance sanctions for Clinton and her national security team should she be elected.

While the nation struggles with many issues, trust growing among them, politicians continue to throw grenades at each other and repeatedly fail to address the people’s problems. Neither side is willing to give an inch on anything meaningful.

So here is a novel idea that perhaps will give them a clue on how to begin solving problems and begin the process of rebuilding a government capable of doing more than creating resentment and stonewalling progress.

It’s called compromise. It’s based on the premise of I’ll give you something, if you give me something.

With every gun shooting, Democrats call for greater gun control, clearly one of their top priorities. Republicans wanted some movement last week on Kate’s Law and Sanctuary Cities. Kate’s Law was named for a San Francisco woman, Kate Steinle, killed by an illegal immigrant who had been deported five times, only to return to a Sanctuary City where local enforcement agencies are not required to work with federal immigration.

Unless we rediscover shared cooperation and build solutions that shift the paradigm we currently find ourselves in, we are headed for more deadly days like we’ve seen in Dallas, Orlando, San Bernardino, Baltimore, and others.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Rainbow Family National Gathering an inexcusable drain on taxpayer resources

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e generally try to stay out of the affairs of our neighbor to the east.

After all, our relationship with Vermont is congenial: We enjoy going over there for craft beer and life-saving medical treatment; they come over here for the scenic vistas and cheap real estate.

Sometimes we quietly chuckle at their quixotic, idealism-drenched culture and compare it to our flinty outlook grounded deep in practical, North Country values.

But we couldn’t help but watch with amusement earlier this month as a group calling themselves the Rainbow Family descended on a small town in Rutland County for their annual gathering.

The group is a loose affiliation of thousands of people who hold a festival every summer in a national forest, floating from place to place, presumably on the heady fumes of their own idealism.

This year, they selected the Green Mountain National Forest as their destination, their first touchdown in the state since 1991.

And for three weeks, an estimated 10,000 participants created their own utopia in the Green Mountain State, seeking to recapture universal ideals like friendship, peace on earth and generic rebukes of commercialism and corporate culture.

Many eschew conventional trappings like proper footwear, given names and gainful employment.

Translation: They’re unemployed hippies.

They came, they sang… they washed their hair with vegetable sprayers at local supermarkets.

Yes, you heard that right.

And then they passed the cost off to taxpayers.

The U.S. Forest Service, the agency that oversees national parks, issued daily news releases detailing of “increases in negative issues” associated with the gathering, mostly confrontations over trying to get free stuff, be it shoplifting or arguing with service providers, and defiling public space.

We’ve got a few problems with this.

The first is the Rainbow Family’s defenders are quick to say that these folks aren’t doing anything wrong, and crime is relatively low considering their numbers — just 200 warnings and 174 violations were given throughout the three-week event, according to WCAX. Even Gov. Peter Shumlin seemed to take a mellow approach, asking law enforcement to “stop hassling” the crowd after the family complained of “heavy policing.”

“Obviously, if there’s real law-enforcement challenges, we should enforce, but let’s live and let live,” Shumlin told that same news agency.

But, like the folks who bend themselves into similar ideological contortions, that’s like congratulating yourself for never going to jail.

Imagine such a spectacle in, say, Westport or West Chazy? Now imagine your friends and family who are small business owners or law enforcement officials trying to deal with this madness.

You probably wouldn’t be so quick to “live and let live.”

The second is the tremendous waste of taxpayer dollars.

Yes, the Green Mountain National Forest is a national landmark open to all Americans, including those seeking to carve out existence on a more primitive plane.

But this idle foolishness has real-life economic consequences.

The U.S. Forest Service allocates nearly $500,000 each year specifically for law enforcement at these gatherings.

Our count revealed at least a half-dozen additional law enforcement agencies who had to provide supplemental security, be it patrolling traffic, issuing citations for minor violations for other quality-of-life issues, or otherwise keeping the peace.

Those additional costs are unknown because those funds were peeled from a state highway safety grant program, according to interviews with law enforcement agencies who worked the beat.

What an obnoxious use of taxpayer money.

There’s the additional non-criminal costs of this gathering, including remedying the environmental issues, which will require careful study by highlyskilled professionals to assess the damages.

And then there’s the medical costs. According to Vermont Public Radio, Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department reported at least 35 members treated in their ER — and that was one full week before the bacchanal reached its Patchouli-scented conclusion on July 4.

That same news source reported a Montana hospital was stuck with $200,000 in unpaid medical bills following a gathering in 2013.

We’re going to have to side with reason on this one.

“We would have loved to have seen the governor come down and see the area for himself for what we and his agencies were trying to deal with on the ground,” said John Sinclair, the supervisor of the Green Mountain National Forest.

Amen to that.

While we often come down hard on the onerous restrictions here in the Adirondack Park, those same guidelines governing gatherings on public land would have prevented such a similar gathering across Lake Champlain inside the Blue Line.

Because unlike far-flung ideals like “light and love,” at the end of the day, it’s us regular taxpayers who have to pick up the tab.

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County is wrong to give up on fairgrounds Keith Lobdell> Staff writer for Sun Community News

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he Essex County Fair is less than one month away, which, for me, brings both anticipation and reflection.

I think most everyone who has seen the recent North Country Living or knows me realizes how surreal this year’s fair will be for me. But, as always, I look forward to the events, the attractions and the chance to watch my kids have fun in a true Essex County atmosphere.

However, recently, The Sun has been reporting on some stuff going on with the fairgrounds that concerns me and I know would concern those Lobdell’s who have come before me and had such an impact on what this fair was and is.

I’m not talking about helmets for horse riders. I absolutely think all riders should be wearing a helmet. As a coach, I know head trauma is a serious issue and all actions to lessen the threat of it should be taken. Heck, even bull riders, the toughest of the tough, wear helmets now.

My concern comes from what is going on with certain buildings on the fairgrounds.

Let’s start with the obvious one, the one that is not there anymore — Midway Diner.

The Midway Diner was a staple to the Essex County Fair. My family played a rather large role there for many years, including when it needed to be rebuilt at times.

Now, it’s gone. But why now?

Why demolish it in late June when there is no chance to have a new building in place for August?

Why was there no prior communication with the owners, but instead a surprise call?

Does the fairgrounds task force, headed by Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gilliland (by the way, the Westport Supervisor, Michael “Ike” Tyler — the

supervisor with the most skin in the game — was noticeably not appointed to this committee) not realize the history of this building? That the person who spent more blood, sweat and tears on Midway Diner is the same man who they named their Public Safety Building after in the late Sheriff Henry Hommes?

I’m not saying the building should not have come down, it needed to if you saw it. But, why was it done at a time when no solution for replacement could be reached? This decision has been in the works for a while now, why not work things out sooner rather than later, when there is no time.

Now, fair-goers are without one of three key food stands.

Speaking of that, according to last week’s article, the task force is not done trying to get rid of buildings and tenants they say should not be there, with sights set on three places. These moves would leave the fairgrounds with no food and no place to go when you pass out from heat stroke from not eating or drinking.

I know when these buildings were built. I know people who helped build these buildings. Not one of them was built with malicious or greedy intent.

They were all built to enhance the fair experience.

Shaun Gilliland is right when he says these buildings are county property, that’s why they were built on the fairgrounds.

But why not work out a deal for the people who built them to use them lease-free since they put a tremendous amount of work and dollars into them.

If they didn’t build them, then charge a lease just like you do for vendor space in Floral Hall and throughout the fairgrounds.

The Essex County Fair is a place for everyone. Most people can afford a trip to the fair, unlike other, more expensive events that happen in the county.

This fair is a staple event for the town of Westport and the county as a whole which needs to be looked at as something to enhance, not to damage.

I believe Gilliland when he says the goal is to again make the fairgrounds a place where county residents will want to come together not just for the fair, but for a variety of events. I think putting in a part time manager to help bring events to the grounds throughout the year would help.

But, I also know there is a contingent who are looking to sell the grounds, and that would not be in the best interests of the county. They already have a prime piece of land in North Hudson they can get a pretty penny for, so start there.

Keith Lobdell is a staff writer for Sun Community News. He can be reached at keith@suncommunitynews.com.

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SponsorsÊ contributeÊ toÊ DozerfestÊ success To the Editor: Dozerfest 2016 was a huge success thanks to the efforts of over 2,000 attendees, the many volunteers, our organizers and sponsors.

We can’t thank you all enough.

A special thank you to our main sponsors Plattsburgh Kiwanis Breakfast Foundation, Graymont Materials, Milton CAT, Airborne Speedway, Huntley Trucking, Kubricky Construction, Warren Tire and Hall Communications-WJOY-Kool 105-WOKO. These additional sponsors deserve recognition for contributing to our success: Adirondack Pennysaver, Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union, A.H.I. Health, Buck’s Discount Center, Butcher Block, Casella Waste Systems, Champlain Centre, Champlain National Bank, Champlain Peterbuilt, Clinton County Firefighter’s Assoc., S. Plattsburgh Fire Dept., Peru Fire Dept., Morrisonville Fire Dept., Clinton County Sheriff, Clowney Electrical Services, Coca Cola, Community Bank, Concrete Building Supply, Crossfit Fitness, Della Motorsports, Denton Publications, Dibble Equipment, Dig Safely NY, Duprey Feed & Supply, Duquette Steel, Durocher Auto Sales, Forrence Orchards, Fosters, Freihoffers-George Weston Bakery, Frosty Cow, Fuller Excavating, Gerry Hemingway, Giroux’s Poultry Farm, Hannaford, Harmony Golf Club, Homeland Security, Jim Mussaw, JCEO, Kat’s Michigans, Kiwanis Aktion Club, Kneucraft Fine Jewelers, Law Office of Frank Zappalla, Leon L. Blair Contracting, Lake City Choppers, Loremans’, Luck Brothers, Maine Drilling & Blasting, Marty’s Carpet, Maui North, Morrisonville Septic, Mountain View Equipment, Northline Utilities, Olympic Auto & Truck, Peck’s Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall, Pepsi Cola, Pipsqueak’s Party Time, Plattsburgh Boat Basin, Plattsburgh Paving, Press Republican, Prism Face Painting, R. Hogan Excavating, RR Charlebois Inc., Regal Cinema 8, Roswell Beeman Trucking, Rulf ’s Orchard, Sears, Subway, Superior Lubricants, Tammy’s Lunch Box, Troy Belting and Supply Co., Wells Communications and WIRY Radio/Fidelis Care.

The event raised over $27,000 that will be shared by 17 organizations that have programs benefitting children in our community.

We hope to see you all next year on June 3, for our 11th year of Dozerfest� Dozerfest Committee

ThanksÊ toÊ RousesÊ PointÊ FourthÊ of Ê JulyÊ sponsors To the Editor: The Rouses Point Fourth of July Committee and Montgomery Post 912 American Legion in Rouses Point would like to thank everyone who sponsored our 56th annual Fourth of July celebration.

Please support our local businesses. Without them, our celebration would not be possible. They are important to all of us.

Event and parade sponsors: Village of Rouses Point, Burnham Financial, Chazy Hardware, USA Bound, Riley Ford, John and Mary Zurlo, Gottago Electric, Bechard’s Farm Equipment, Graymount Materials, Marlene Bechard, Dr. Richard Foreman

DMD, Freeport Forwarding, CDC Real Estate, Melissa McManus, Champlain Peterbilt, R. Deso and Sons, James C. Smith and Son, Barcomb’s Marina, Lakeside Coffee, Parker Chevy, Rouses Point Historical Society, J & R Electric, Post 912 Auxiliary, Nottingham Advisors, Geri Trombley Construction, Maskell’s Hair Hut, Sandy’s Deli, Best Friends Restaurant, The Last Resort, The Border Press, Gaines Marina, Mott’s Marine, Lee Kitchen, Carpet and Appliance Center, Kavanaugh Realty, Giroulx Poultry, 3 J’s Fuel, Labarge Agency, Rouses Point Fire Auxiliary and Legion Post 912 for generously donating the American flags that were given out during the parade.

5K Summer Sizzle Fun Run sponsors: Rouses Point Liquor and Wine and American Legion Post 912.

Kids and Family Day sponsors: Stewart’s Shops, Primelink and Champlain Telephone Company.

Fireworks sponsors: Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Price Chopper.

Kieran Gilroy, Rouses Point NY

TrumpÊ aÊ Ô creativeÊ entrepreneurÕ To the Editor: I cannot in good conscience sit back and allow Mr. G. P. Guido to harshly criticize Mr. J. Sharkey for his beliefs and support for the presumptive Republican nominee for President of the USA. Let me also say I thank Mr. Guido for his service to our country and defend his right to present his thoughts weather I agree or not.

I would like to point out that one doesn’t have to serve in the military to provide service to our country.

In support of Mr. Trump, please recognize that he has proven to be a creative entrepreneur creating thousands of good paying jobs over his lifetime.

Did all go well? Anyone who has had the initiative to lead knows the answer� Was Mr. Trump an asset the USA? I would opine absolutely he and people like him made America what it was.

On the other hand, Mrs. Clinton and her husband have lived off the backs of the American taxpayers their entire lives. Both were lawyers that have been disbarred; Mrs. Clinton has recently been exposed to be a liar, outright, no questions necessary� Mr. Clinton would have been incarcerated for his actions against women if he had any other last name.

Their fortune in the hundreds of millions was collected under circumstances that are under investigation. I could write a book on the illegal actions of the Clintons, but put that on the side for now� Mr. D. Trump has been bombarded with negative advertising over the last year. Yes, over $400,000,000 has been spent on attacking him, along with lies day after day supported by national news agencies.

So did he respond with an aggressive and hostile attitude?

Yes he did. Let me tell you right now, Mr. Guido, if I were in a fox hole behind enemy lines, I would want Trump at my back - not Clinton� Trade, Trump understands it better than all of them and will make appropriate adjustment to the benefit of the American people.

Illegal immigrants, stop and think (illegal) need I say more? Let me close with something I believe we all support: GOD BLESS AMERICA� Bert Windle Putnam Station

COMMENTARY

Importing Drugs Buying imported drugs is a rotten deal for patients Robert Blancato Columnist

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residential front-runner Donald Trump just unveiled a proposal that would authorize Americans to buy prescription drugs imported from countries like Canada. The measure sounds appealing -- who wouldn’t want cheaper medicines from safe pharmacies in our northern neighbor?

Unfortunately, there’s a reason this proposal sounds too good to be true: it is.

While seemingly sensible, drug importation is a terrible idea that will put Americans at risk of harm from impure, unsafe, and counterfeit copies of prescription drugs. If he actually follows through on the proposal, Trump will be showcasing the art of the bad deal . . . for American patients.

He talks about how he wants to “remove barriers to entry into free markets,” including “allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas.”

What he doesn’t say is that the United States has a safety regimen that is second to none and that depends on its being essentially a closed system. Breaking open this closed system invites abuse and increases risks because there would be no good way for consumers “to know whether drugs sold outside the U.S. meet FDA standards,” according to one agency document.

Backers of allowing drug imports say that those sold in Canada and other industrial countries are often the same product, but because of price controls imposed in those countries, they can be bought for far less than in the United States.

But as the FDA put it, supposedly ‘Canadian’ drugs “may be coming from some other country and simply passing through Canada.” In fact, one FDA operation found that 87 percent of drugs promoted as being of Canadian origin actually came from 27 different countries around the world. Many of those countries have abysmal quality controls.

And Canadian officials don’t inspect drugs that are shipped into Canada and then sold internationally.

Drug importation will particularly harm poor seniors -- precisely because their tight, fixed-income budgets will pressure them to turn to cheaper but potentially dangerous foreign imports.

Blocking drugs imported from other countries isn’t about free markets or competition. Most drugs sold in the U.S. already compete against generic versions, or other drugs designed to treat the same illness. And for all the hoopla about a few high-priced breakthrough drugs, pharmaceuticals account for less than 10 percent of national health spending.

Whatever limited, short-term savings might be gained from importing cheaper drugs would be vastly outweighed by the harm from breaking down the world’s best system for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of prescriptions drugs sold in America.

Robert Blancato is the executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs.

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FAMILY FUN DAY: BENEFIT FOR CHASE!@ ESSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, WESTPORT.

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Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Chase McCarroll is fighting stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphona, several small tumors, one large tumor on his sacrum. He’s losing the ability to use his legs. Needs a stem cell transplant. Father of 17 and 3 year old sons. Funday includes: face painting, 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, music, magic, refreshments, softball tournament ($25 includes admission & t-shirt).

Admission: $5. 10% goes to St. Jude’s Children Research Center, the rest going to his family.

Details: Terry Conley via facebook or text 518-569-6401.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Drama “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” This phrase was written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1602, and it is still quoted to this day.

Over 400 years of longevity. The line comes from “Hamlet,” part of a soliloquy wherein Prince Hamlet contemplates suicide while waiting for his love, Ophelia.

This phrase is recognizable to a huge percentage of the English-speaking world for the same reason that theater has continued its perpetual popularity: it’s an important expression of humanity.

Theater promotes imagination, prods our emotions, and utilizes our basic instinct to create meaning. It’s a vital piece of our culture. All of that aside, it’s just entertaining. It’s fun to watch and fun to experience. In the North Country, we’re lucky to have many talented troupes and dedicated theater programs to bring us opportunities to spectate joys and tragedies onstage.

Here are a few shows that will open this week and continue throughout the season: The Essex Theatre Company will offer repeat performances of Brian Yorkey’s rock musical “Next to Normal” during the month of July. “Next to Normal” takes audiences into a family’s internal struggle, presenting the intimate story with love and sympathy. This deeply-moving piece of theatre is an emotional powerhouse. “Next to Normal” succeeds in addressing uncomfortable topics like ethics in modern psychiatry, drug abuse and mental illness with poise. Performances are scheduled for July 16, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 17 and 24 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 518-526-4520 or visit essextheatre.org.

This month, the Adirondack Regional Theatre will present “Shrek the Musical, Jr” as part of its Young Directors Series. The series allows a young director to work with a group of their peers to produce a musical or play. All cast members are aged 7-18. Performances will be available on July 14 in Rouses Point’s Civic Center, July 15 at the Peru Central School Auditorium, on July 16 at Amazing Grace Vineyard in Chazy and at the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh on July 17. Tickets are $10. For more information on tickets and showtimes, visit adktheatre.com.

The Adirondack Shakespeare Company’s 2016 season will open this month with performances in Schroon Lake, Chazy, Essex, Indian Lake, Saratoga Springs and more. Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Hiawatha,” and “The Comedy of Errors” will be featured this year. Visit adkshakes.org for more information on individual presentations. For more information on the Adirondack Shakespeare Company, call 518-803-HARK. The Upper Jay Art Center’s presentation of the Annie Baker play “Body Awareness” will continue until July 17. “Body Awareness” is what Time Out New York calls “an astonishingly complex web of emotions and ideas ... a smart, modest work about ordinary, flawed people, grasping for connection.” Tickets are $18 per person. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 518-946-8315.

The Lake Theatre in Lake George will open its 2016 Dinner Theater season on July 21. “Almost, Maine,” the first show of the season, combines nine short plays that explore love and loss in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. The play was featured in “New Playwrights: Best Plays of 2006” and was the most produced play in North American high schools from 2009 to 2012. To purchase tickets, which range from $40-69, call the Lake Theatre Box Office at 518-668-5762 ext. 411. For more information, visit laketheatreproductions.com.

“Amadeus,” the Tony and Academy Award winning tour de force, will open on July 15 at the

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Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. “Amadeus,” written by Peter Shaffer, offers a fictionalized account of the relationship between composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. The Pendragon production will be directed by Kimberly Bouchard, Associate Professor of Theatre at SUNY Potsdam. “Amadeus” will run from July 15 to July 30. For more information on tickets and individual showtimes, visit pendragontheatre.org or call 518-891-1854.

The Adirondack Theatre Festival will present Zoe Samuel’s “A Comedy of Manors” at the Charles Wood Theater in Glens Falls this month. “A Comedy of Manors” follows a family left with debt in the millions and an estate about to foreclose after the death of a relative.

The family struggles to save the estate’s future by doing what anyone would do: stealing a priceless — and hideous — painting and selling it on the black market. The only problem? Everyone thinks they’re working alone, and no one knows which painting to steal. The laugh out loud play will only run until July 22. Tickets are $32-45. For more information, visit atfestival.org.

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The Essex Theatre Company will offer repeat performances of Brian Yorkey’s rock musical “Next to Normal” during the month of July. ETC is partnering with Essex County Mental Health to help promote mental health awareness in tandem with the show. Pictured here are cast members, left to right, first row: Nora McMahon, Gabby Dion; second row: Mason Barber, Ross Coughlin, Beth Abair, Elisha Harrington, Joe Ferris and third row: Matt Hammons, Dana McLaughlin, Matt Rock and Chad Hebert.

Fundraiser set for local man fighting cancer Chase McCarroll, of Westport, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma

By Pete DeMola

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WESTPORT — A fundraising benefit has been scheduled for a local man fighting cancer.

Chase McCarroll, of Westport, has Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

McCarroll, 33, was diagnosed in January 2015. Since then, the married father of two has received an extensive treatment regimen at the Albany Medical Center.

But much of the treatment, including emergency procedures and chemotherapy to treat a tumor across his sacrum, a large bone at the base of his spine, has proven to be unsuccessful.

Additional complications have arisen for McCarroll, including an adverse reaction to one of the drugs used in his chemotherapy.

Alternative treatments, including the use of an experimental drug, also resulted in limited success.

McCarroll appears to be part of a small percentage of cancer patients that are unresponsive to treatment, according to his doctor.

“Sometimes the treatments will not work and the tumor will just grow,” McCarroll said. “The doctor said, ‘This is not a difficult cancer for us to treat — you’re a refractory patient. The treatment we have for you doesn’t work. So we need to find everything we can to find something that can work.’”

But one form of treatment has been successful in shrinking the tumor. McCarroll said he will undergo more cycles in the hope that it will put him in remission.

His doctor also wants to send him to Mount Sinai as soon as possible for a consult on a possible stem cell transplant.

But both remain unclear on the level of

remission necessary for that procedure.

A donor will also have to be found.

Despite the challenges, McCarroll was in good spirits on Monday.

He feels sick the first few days after treatment. While the discomfort alleviates with time, he continues to tire quickly.

“It’s so odd to feel that type of tired,” he said. “It’s like a combination of working out and being tired.”

To aid with medical expenses, a benefit has been scheduled for July 24 at the Essex County Fairgrounds.

Valorie Goff, the organizer, has known McCarroll since birth. Their sons were best friends at Westport Central.

McCarroll is a stand-up guy, Goff said.

“He’s never hurt a soul, he’s friendly to everyone.”

McCarroll even made a belt and donated it to the fundraiser’s auction.

“He’s just like that kind of person,” Goff said. “He’s always went out of his way for everybody.”

Sometimes, said McCarroll, it’s tough to stay positive, especially when it seems like the bad news is endless.

But McCarroll attributes his son, who turns 3 this month, the community and his family for keeping his spirits high.

“It’s been pretty amazing about what everybody’s been able to come together and do,” he said.

Keeping in touch with friends, including dispatches from old pals on Facebook, helps.

So does prayer — he uses a Bible lent to him by Goff — as well as his altruistic tendencies.

McCarroll’s mother, who lives in Texas, is also combatting cancer, as are other family members. While his mom is on the mend, thinking about how to help other people, said McCarroll, also helps him to cope with his own situation.

“Being away for so long, you worry,” he said, referring to his time away from home.

Chase McCarroll, of Westport, has Stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A fundraiser has been scheduled for Sunday, July 24 at the Essex County Fairgrounds to aid with medical expenses. He’s pictured here with his family.

With McCarroll’s help, Goff designed the upcoming fundraiser to be kid-friendly.

Activities include a bounce house, facepainting, children’s games, a co-ed softball tournament, Chinese auction and t-shirt sales. Refreshments will also be provided.

Part of the proceeds of t-shirt sales will be used for travel expenses to allow McCarroll and his mother to spend more time together.

“It’s getting rougher,” Goff said. “I’m just hoping there’s going to be a miracle of some kind.”

“He’s fighting to live.”

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Family Fun Day Benefit for Chase McCarroll: Sunday, July 24 at the Essex County Fairgrounds from 11 to 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation; kids 12 and under are free. For donation opportunities, contact Valorie Goff at 5729672. Organizers hope to generate enough interest for four co-ed softball teams. To sign up, contact Terry Conley via Facebook or by text message at 569-6401.

Ten percent of the proceeds will go to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital to support their mission of finding cures and saving children, �and out of Chase�s love for his sons, children and humanity in general.�

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2Q fundraising numbers see Stefanik open up huge lead GOP incumbent amasses 3-to-1 lead over Democratic challenger Mike Derrick

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has amassed a huge war chest over Democratic challenger Mike Derrick.

With second quarter fundraising numbers now in, Stefanik raised $575,000 during April, May and June, for a total of $1.4 million cash on hand.

Derrick raised $375,000 during that same period for a total of nearly $450,000 cash on hand.

Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello, who entered the race in March, reported $6,371.

For Stefanik, 66 percent of total donations were $200 or below. At 68 percent, the number was similar for Derrick.

Also similar was total donations: Stefanik clocked 1,370; Derrick, 1,364 contributors.

Both campaigns declined to release a breakdown for how much of that came from within the district.

But the two noted donations came in from each of the district’s 12 counties.

Funiciello said 91.7 percent came from within the district, and just four percent out of state.

The Derrick campaign said 76 percent of contributions came from within the state, and 90 percent of contributions came from “individuals contributing their own funds.”

In total, the Stefanik campaign has raised more than $2.2 million for the freshman lawmaker’s re-election effort; Derrick $675,000, and Funiciello, $6,371.

STATEMENTS “I’m grateful for the continued outpouring of support for our re-election campaign across the district, and across our state for our campaign to make Washington work for North Country small business owners, our veterans, our farmers

and for our families,” said Rep. Stefanik in a statement.

Derrick’s campaign touted the second quarter numbers as an example of his candidacy gaining momentum.

The second quarter more than doubles the first quarter, the campaign said, and is more than five times what he raised in the last quarter of 2015 — “showing an extraordinary amount of momentum, growth, and surging support.”

“We are building a strong grassroots campaign that is primarily funded by the people of the North Country, who clearly want to reduce the outsized influence corporations and special interests have over our elections,” Derrick said in a statement.

Funiciello said his haul came without any traditional fundraising activities.

His first run at the seat in 2014 garnered $38,000 in donations. He said the campaign was on-track to reach their goal of $100,000 this go-around.

But, he said, money has little indication of the competitiveness of a race.

Funiciello garnered 11 percent of the vote in 2014, when Stefanik bested Democratic challenger Aaron Woolf for the open seat by 23 points.

“In the end, we were less than $2 a vote, and the other guys were $38 and $43, respectively,” said Funiciello, referring to Woolf and Stefanik’s fundraising totals, which he crunched using his own calculations based on financial disclosure forms.

“To me, that’s an unconscionable amount of money.”

“I’m not that interested in raising money. It’s not what our campaign has to be about it all,” said Funiciello, citing upcoming campaign events in Potsdam and Saranac Lake. “To me, that’s what’s it’s about — it’s about having a conversation with the voters.”

Library to host ‘Stan the Story Man’ AuSABLE FORKS — “Stan the Story Man” will be visiting the AuSable Forks Free Library Monday, July 18, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:15 to 11 a.m. He will share songs and stories with kids of all ages. For more information, call 647-5596 or visit ausableforksfreelibrary.com.

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From page 1 The vets were all smiles as guests got in line to shake each of their hands, thanking them for their service.

“This is really something for them,” said Theresa Goodman of the North Country Honor Flight. “For some of them, this is the most recognition they received.”

World War II veteran Dorothy LeClair, who served for almost a year, said being one of the first riders was a great 95th birthday gift.

“It was really great,” she said. “Words cannot describe the experience.”

Bernhard “Bernie” Jakobetz, served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War between 1953 to 1973, also took part in the first ride.

“It was really exciting,” he said.

Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman rode alongside three veterans, who, he said, shared a deep 30-year friendship.

“I was absolutely humbled to speak with our veterans,” he said. “I couldn’t be more thankful for their service.

“They secured a bright future for our nation.”

Teah Dowling contributed to this report At right: The bus was restored at Precision Auto in Plattsburgh.

Dump

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From page 1 “We’re talking with the DEC on something that may or may not be something bad in the ground,” Essex County Deputy Highway Superintendent Jim Dougan told the Sun last week.

A visit to the site revealed the presence of construction rubble — mostly wood and concrete — at the bottom of the bank. At ground level, several propane tanks were spotted in the underbrush. Nearby was a wagon filled with corroded and rusty cans of paint and other chemicals that appeared to be toxic.

Other materials, including tires, plywood and at least one toilet, are also strewn around the site, which is flanked by a pair of red signs: No dumping.

Last year, the Essex County Board of Supervisors designated a special task force to examine the county-owned facility.

The task force first discussed the dumping issue at a meeting in April, but it’s unclear when the DEC was first notified.

At that meeting, Essex County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Randy Preston and Task Force Chairman Shaun Gillilland called for DEC investigations.

“Why is the county not contacting [environmental conservation] and saying somebody’s illegally dumping there and let the en con police look into it?” asked Preston.

“I don’t want to jump on other people’s toes here,” said Gillilland, “but maybe, you know, either the en con or the sheriff ’s start opening a case and start an investigation.”

“We should be notifying DEC or the sheriff or both that there’s an ongoing issue there,” Preston agreed.

Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting said on Friday he hadn’t been contacted.

“We’ve never been called to do any enforcement on it,” Cutting said.

A DEC spokesman declined to respond to several emails seeking to confirm if and when an investigation had been launched.

Dougan said in April the county did a “pretty thorough job” last fall of really trying to clean the area up.

“So prior to that, I don’t know if maybe there was some concerns that there was some shared responsibility, but I think a pretty thorough job was done,” Dougan said.

Dougan, who is not a member of the task force, said conversations with the DEC’s solid waste management division have “just started” and the county is seeking guidance from the state agency.

“We’re just starting to discuss with them something that happened four years ago before the county started being responsible for it,” Dougan said.

With the foundation of the task force, jurisdictional issues are being untangled for the first time in years.

Maintenance, codes enforcement and building construction have historically been fuzzy, task force members have said.

The Essex County Agricultural Society, the town and the county have all played various roles in maintaining the site over the years, which is located adjacent to Westport Central.

Judging from the state of the remaining detritus at the site, the material has been there for years, Dougan said, noting many of the items above the bank, including wood and brush, had been left by maintenance crews.

While the suspects remain at large, county officials have indicated they have identified possible culprits.

At the task force meeting, the group said they sent out warning letters to local residents.

“When that happened, they did do some,” said Mike Mascarenas, deputy county manager, referring to cleanup efforts. “We went in the day after we gave them and we did the rest of it.”

Loons

From page 1 valuable documents, and then used as the NYS Conservation Department’s district offices until 1953.

This exciting collaboration between two small, environmentally-minded Adirondack organizations will be a vital and interesting North Country destination for Adirondack residents and tourists alike. And with a gift shop featuring loon-related items by local Adirondack artisans, as well as items for one’s next outdoor exploration, every visitor is sure to find the perfect memento of their time in the Adirondacks.

Initially, both organizations will share one storefront, but future plans include expanding into the adjacent garage to provide additional space for exhibits and the gift shop.

“After almost two decades of conducting our loon research and outreach projects from my house, I am very pleased to create this dynamic facility, which will greatly enhance our

The state Department of Conservation has been notified about an illegal dump at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport.

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Since then, Westport Supervisor Michael “Ike” Tyler said he has noticed an increase of materials from local homes — the very same type of items, like windows and doors, that had been pitched down the ravine.

Mascarenas said residents have reported that they have paid someone for removal services, but learned their items had been illegally dumped.

“So, I know that’s why I say when you ask me about garbage, somebody is getting paid for a service in the town of Westport, but they’re not taking it to the landfill — they’re making their own at our site,” Mascarenas said.

Littering is a misdemeanor and is prohibited under local law. Violators would face $500 and 10 days in jail for the first violation and $1,000 and 30 days in jail for subsequent actions.

If convicted, violators would also be forced to pay cleanup costs and disposal fees.

The fines levied by the DEC could be much higher for those found to be in violation of the state’s solid waste statutes and regulations.

County officials appeared confident that the practice is now curbed.

“I think that the county and the current leadership is looking at the fairgrounds a little more directly than it was in the past,” Dougan said.

Gates and vehicle blocks have also been installed as a first bulwark against the practice, he said. Security cameras may follow.

“Having public access would curtail people going down and feel as if they could surreptitiously dump stuff,” Gillilland said.

Part of the dumping issue stems from the neglect of the land, he said.

The county has owned the parcel since 1958, but was unaware until Gillilland brought it to the county’s attention after examining old maps.

Gillilland said the Essex County Soil & Water department is evaluating the parcel to help determine possible uses, including for a possible equestrian trail.

But until the site cleaned up, it remains a liability — not an asset, Gillilland said.

“It needs to be used so it’s not dumped on.”

ability to share our research, knowledge of loon ecology, and love of loons with Adirondack residents and visitors throughout the year,” said Dr. Nina Schoch, Coordinator of BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. “Common Loons are a true icon of northern wilderness and especially of the Adirondacks, and Saranac Lake is the perfect place to share information about these magnificent birds with the Park’s residents and visitors.”

“The Adirondack Loon and Trails Center will be the ‘go-to’ place in the Adirondacks for people to find out about a new form of Adirondack ecotourism to link the Park’s communities together via a widespread network of trails and lodging opportunities,” said Joe Dadey, the Associate Program Director for LE-ACTLS. “In addition, the Center will provide information on where to hike and paddle in the Park and how to safely recreate in an environmentally sound way.”

Opening Day of The Adirondack Loon and Trails Center will be held at 47 Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. The Center is free and open to

the public. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week until Labor Day. BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation and the Adirondack Community-based Trails and Lodging System invite the public to join them for door prizes, music, refreshments, kids’ activities, educational exhibits and more. Learn more at briloon.org/adkloon and adirondacktrailsandlodging.org.

To learn more about BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, contact adkloon@briloon.org or (888)7495666 ext. 145, visit briloon.org/adkloon or like BRI’s Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation at facebook.com/adkloon to stay updated about its Adirondack loon research and outreach efforts.

For more information about Leading E.D.G.E.’s Adirondack Community-based Trails and Lodging System, contact at joe@adirondacktrailsandlodging.org or 315-657-1320 or visit adirondacktrailsandlodging.org and facebook.com/adirondacktrailsandlodging.

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WILLSBORO - July 18th - Aug. 5th ART SHOW Darlene Cullen- mixed media, Jim Friday-photography, Jean McMahon photography, Gabby Yeager- mixed media. Reception July 21st from 5-7 pm. 518963-4478 BINGO PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

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

The program will run on Mondays on July 11th & 18th and August 1st, 8th and 15th. We are pleased to announce that our summer story time will once again be hosted by Katie Haig. For further information, please contact Alison Follos, Director, Au Sable Forks Free Library. To sign your child up, please visit the library during regular hours: 518-647-5596 PERU – Vacation Bible School to be held at Peru Community Church for Children ages 3yrs. To 6th Grade. Monday August 1st – August 5th 9am – 12pm each day.

Pre-Registration is Encouraged but not required. For more info & to register call 518-643-8641.

WILLSBORO - July 5th Summer Reading Program starts at the Paine Library. Call library for registration information. Program runs for 6 weeks, Mondays through Thursdays.

July 5th Summer Reading Program starts at Noblewood Beach.

Program runs for 6 weeks daily.

July 4th Following the Parade Childrens races and games at the soccer field - Used book Sale For more info Call 518-963-4478.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS WILLSBORO - July 1ST Friday Story Hour for ages 3-5, Pain Memorial Free Library. Must preregister at the library 9:30 11:00 am. Runs for 6 weeks. 518-9634478 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 ELIZABETHTOWN – Music Festival Aug. 5th- Aug. 7th Sponsored by: Elizabethtown Fish & Game Club On the E-Town Wadhams Rd. Come Join the Family Fun! Camping, Nightly Bonfires, Fishing, Tubing in the Boquet River, Horseshoes, Games & Live Music! For Information or to reserve a campsite. Call: Angie Wallace 518-8733277. Camping Registration deadline August 1, 2015 $40.00 Camping Registration Fee after August 1 , 2015 - $50.00 Admission is $5.00 per person 12 & under Free.

Come Join The FUN! 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

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

LECTURES & SEMINARS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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.

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

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

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

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

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

CONCERTS WESTPORT - An Evening of Music: Folk, Acoustic Blues, Contemporary, Jazz Trumpet, Old Timey String Band, Traditional Country and Bluegrass, Sunday, July 24, 2016 starting at 6:30pm at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Donation $10.00 Adults, children under 18 free. All donations go to the Community Cares Project assisting families going through medical emergencies with travel and lodging expenses. Featured musicians: Julie Robards, folk and original music; Joan Crane, acoustic blues and ragtime guitar; Lisa Smith, contemporary songs with Daniel Seidman piano accompaniment; Taylor Haskins, jazz trumpet; Too Tall String Band, with Bruce Lawson, Rod Driscoll, Hap Wheeler, old time string band and traditional country; Bluegrass Pickers featuring Skip Smithson, Ralph Lane, Eric OHara, Steve Light, Steve Feinbloom; Craig Johnson, house drummer.

CRAFTS & FESTIVALS WILLSBORO - July 30TH Willsboro Folk Craft Fair 34th Annual from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, on Point Road.

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

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

LECTURES & SEMINARS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

ELIZABETHTOWN - The Adirondack History Museum continues its summer lecture series with a presentation by Phillip Terri on Thursday, July 21. Terrie, environmental historian of the Adirondacks and professor emeritus at Bowling Green University, will present Adirondack Towns: Cultural, Political & Social Construction at 7 p.m.

Guests are invited to stop by at 6 p.m. for a reception featuring a light refreshments, wine and coffee. For more information, contact the museum at (518) 873-6466 or echs@adkhistorymuseum.org.

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

CHAZY -There will be a meeting of all residents of the Chazy Lake Watershed, including all those interested in the welfare of our lake. Issues such as water quality, milfoil, etc. will be discussed and your input is very important.

The meeting will be held on July 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Chazy Lake Beach on 374. In the event of rain, we will meet at the Town Hall on Higby Rd."

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Attorney for Plaintiff(s) William Finucane, Esq., of Essex. SSNY has Fein, Such & Crane, LLP Referee been designated as 28 East Main Street, agent of the LLC upon VN-06/25-07/16/2016Suite 1800, Rochester, 4TC-122566 whom process against it NY 14614 Attorney (s) may be served. SSNY for Plaintiff (s). shall mail process to: NOTICE OF FORMATION Pursuant to a Judgment Troy Morgan, 53 Stone OF KLK Flowers, LLC a of Foreclosure and Sale Rd., Lake Placid, NY domestic limited liability 12946. Purpose: any company. Art. of Org. Entered April 27th, 2016 I will sell at Public Auclawful act. filed with Sec'y of State tion to the highest bidVN-06/11-07/16/2016of NY (SSNY) on 7/8/16. der at the Court House, 6TC-120810 Salt of the Earth Bistro Office location: Essex County. SSNY is desig- 7559 Court Street, Eliza- LLC, Arts of Org filed bethtown, NY 12932 on with SSNY on 06/02/16. nated as agent of the NOTICE OF FORMATION LLC upon whom pro- July 27th, 2016 at 12:30 Off. Loc.: Essex County, OF 30 RAMONA BEACH cess against the LLC p.m. Premises known as SSNY designated as SOUTH LLC 726 Middle Road, Willsmay be served. SSNY agent of LLC upon Arts. of Org. filed with boro, NY 12996 F/K/A whom process against it shall mail a copy of such Secy. of State of NY process served upon it 202 Middle Road, Wills- may be served. SSNY (SSNY) on 06/08/16. Of- to KLK Flowers, LLC, boro, NY 12996. Sec shall mail a copy of profice location: Essex cess to: 5956 Sentinel 5950 State Route 86 40.1 Block 2 Lot 28.220.

County. SSNY designat- Wilmington NY 12997. All that certain Piece or Rd, Lake Placid, NY ed as agent of LLC upon Purpose: To engage in Parcel of Land situate in 12946. Purpose: to enwhom process against it any lawful activity. the Town of Willsboro gage in any lawful act. may be served. SSNY VN-07/16-08/20/2016and Town of Essex, Es- VN-07/02-08/06/2016shall mail process to 6TC-124264 sex County, State of 6TC-123239 Barbara Dwyer, 5694 New York Approximate Cascade Rd., P.O. Box Amount of Judgment is 775, Lake Placid, NY $425,978.68 plus inter12946. Purpose: Any est and costs. Premises lawful activity. will be sold subject to VN-06/25-07/30/2016provisions of filed Judg6TC-122097 ment Index No 258/11.

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