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Notes from the Northwoods

Joe Hackett discusses the economic impacts

Region lands millions in infrastructure funding

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The North Country missed out on its chance to win a coveted $500 million jackpot in state economic development funds last week.

A win in the “Hunger Games”-type competition would have fundamentally transformed the North Country, said cheerleaders, who envisioned a new $50 million Laurentian Aerospace facility in Plattsburgh and $4.5 million for a series of Olympic-related projects in Lake Placid.

Despite the loss, the region still managed to lock in $85.1

Ô StayÊ lowÊ &Ê goÊ forÊ theÊ GlowÕ

For graduates of grueling fire safety course, profession is a call to community service AU SABLE FORKS — They broke down doors, crawled through tunnels, jogged up stairs, searched smoke-filled rooms and extinguished blazes.

When they got home after a searing day spent in the late-summer sun, they hit the books.

Over a dozen recruits from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties graduated from the Firefighter I training program last Pete week.

DeMola Editor The grueling 104-hour course ran for three months. Now, fighters will be released into the service of their local departments, where they will receive more training customized to each community.

For Jamie Hart, of Black Brook, becoming a fireman is the continuation of a long family tradition.

explained officials.

Funding to repair the region’s crumbling infrastructure generally comes from two sources, said Deputy County Manager Mike Mascarenas: grants or financing.

Port Henry and Crown Point locked in $600,000 each to replace antiquated water and sewer lines.

Crown Point Supervisor Charles Harrington said failure to million in funding, including at least $1.6 million for infra- lock in the funds would have resulted in a significant hike in user fees to pay for the $2.7 million project (the remainder will structure projects in Essex County. come from no-interest loans).

While not as sexy as the marquee projects, funds to bank“It’s really going to help immensely,” said Harrington. roll water and sewer projects in Moriah, Willsboro, Crown Point and Port Henry are also critical to local communities, >> Story Continued | pg. 7

Ò ItÊ wasÊ likeÊ theÊ Ô PriceÊ isÊ Right.Õ Ê ItÊ wasÊ kindÊ of Ê silly.Ó

--RobyÊ Politi

County votes to kick in $25,000 for ACAP raises

Rising cost of raw foods has exceeded budget forecasts

By Pete DeMola

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Over one dozen firefighters from Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties completed the Firefighter I training course in December, the grueling twice-annual session necessary to become a firefighter. Pictured here at the Au Sable Forks Fire Department are Chief Mike Cross, Jamie Hart, Michael Hart III, Michael Sr. and Michael Jr. Photo by Pete DeMola

Hart, 24, joins his father, Michael Sr., and brother, Michael Jr., as a member of the Au Sable Forks Fire Department.

“It’s good to do something for the community,” said Hart as he prepared to accept his diploma.

As a kid, Hart remembers when the sirens would go off. His dad, the former chief, would buckle the boys into car seats and head out into the field, including during the infamous 1998 Ice Storm.

While the course load was tough, his faith never wavered.

“The book is bigger than the Bible,” said Jamie. >> Story Continued | pg. 8

ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County lawmakers tentatively agreed to contribute $25,000 to offset the cost of scheduled pay raises for Adirondack Community Action Program staffers on Monday.

Rising raw food costs have complicated the agency’s budget process this year, said Office for the Aging Director Patty Bashaw.

The boost will be used to honor commitments the agency made to kitchen staffers and drivers.

Essex County annually allocates about $1 million in funding to the organization.

Supervisor Roby Politi asked if the county had ever previously approved such a request.

Officials admitted there wasn’t a precedent. They also said they were unaware of the exact raise percentages.

Lawmakers used the spotlight to grill Bashaw on the meal >> Story Continued | pg. 7

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Discount cards now available to aid in prescription drug costs

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The card, which carries an average savings of 42 percent, is available to everyone as part of a United Way partnership

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ELIZABETHTOWN — This winter, you may not have to choose between heating oil and your heart medication.

North Country residents are saving big bucks on prescription drugs as part of a partnership between United Way and FamilyWize, a national community service partnership.

Residents saved $200,000 last year with the savings card that covers up to 75 percent of the cost of medication uncovered by insurance.

United Way Executive Director John Bernardi said the program was a “life changer” for some local folks.

Last week, during the group’s annual presentation to Essex County lawmakers, Bernardi shared the story of a chronically ill elderly resident whose medication was critical to her wellbeing.

But the under insured patient needed to kick in $600 as a copay.

It came down to a choice between food, rent or “other, critical basic needs,” said Bernardi.

United Way provided the resident with the discount card, which lowered her cost to $72.

Last year, the Adirondack arm of the national fundraising organization aided 1,571 residents of Clinton, Franklin and Essex Counties with 9,357 prescriptions.

FamilyWize and United Way ultimately aim to deliver $1 billion in savings over the next decade.

The average discount on retail prescription costs is 42 percent, according to FamilyWize.

“That’s just one example of partnership grown throughout the region,” said Bernardi, who encouraged lawmakers to inform their constituents of the service.

The cards, which are universally accepted, offer unlimited usage and can be shared between family members.

“No strings attached,” said Kathy Snow, director of development at United Way. Snow said the cards are ideal for part-time workers or those with high deductibles. Even students are eligible, said Snow, who cited a recent success story from a local student who reached out to the organization.

The cards are part of United Way’s broader effort to offer assistance to the community.

Last year, the organization provided assistance to 81,000 people through 41 partner agencies, providing funds for services that often fall between the cracks of government, like heating assistance, recreation for the elderly and augmenting student nutrition.

“Our reach is tremendous,” said Bernardi.

For more information on the prescription discount program and other United Way services, visit unitedwayce.org.

NCSPCA donations to be matched ELIZABETHTOWN — Officials of the North Country SPCA have announced that all donations received through Dec. 31, will be matched up to $40,000. Matching funds will go directly toward the care of animals at the shelter, funding spay/neuter procedures for dogs and cats in the community, and other programs that help ensure the welfare of companion animals throughout Essex County.

Gifts must be received by Thursday, Dec. 31 in order to be matched. To give, visit ncspca.org or mail a check to PO Box 55 Elizabethtown, NY 12932.

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Winter Festival applications now online SARANAC LAKE — Applications for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2016 Gala Parade are now available online at saranaclakewintercarnival.com.

“We encourage people to get their applications in early so they can be part of the Gala Parade,” said Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Chairman Eric Foster.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will take place Thursday, Feb. 5 through Feb. 14. The Gala Parade will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 and there will be trophies for floats and walking units in six different categories (Business, Civic or Volunteer Group, Youth Group, School Group, Independent Group and Animal Unit) as well as the Louis Fobare Trophy for Best in Parade.

The 2016 theme is “Superheroes and Villains” and parade participants are encouraged to start their planning now.

Entries are rated on the following: Theme (matches parade theme), sound system, live music, choreography, costumes, float decoration, creativity and unusual item.

The Winter Carnival Committee will hold a public drawing for two to three judging seats to be chosen randomly for an opportunity to be part of the parade judging panel. Judges remain outside on the viewing platform during the parade.

Anyone over 18 years old who would like to be a judge should submit their name, phone number, mailing address and email address to info@saranaclakewintercarnival.com, or send by mail to the Winter Carnival Committee, Attn: Judging, no later than Friday, Jan. 15.

Parade applications can also be picked up at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 193 River Street. Completed applications should be mailed to the Winter Carnival Committee at P.O. Box 829, Saranac Lake, NY 12983.

Walking Troop at the 2015 Gala Parade.

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Ticonderoga Federal again offering scholarships LAKE PLACID — Officials of the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union (TFCU) are again offering local high school seniors the opportunity to win several scholarships toward tuition at a two or four-year accredited college.

TFCU student members will be competing with high school students from credit unions statewide for $1,000 Credit Union Association of New York awards. In addition, they will be competing regionally within the Adirondack District for a $500 scholarship, and locally among TFCU members for $500 scholarships.

To be eligible, students must be college-bound high school seniors at the time of application, attending college for the first time in the fall of 2016, and members of the Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union.

Applicants will be judged based upon their academic achievements, extracurricular and community activities and the quality of a written essay. Applications will be judged by representatives of the Credit Union Association of New York (CUANY) located in Albany, New York, and winners will be announced in the second quarter of 2016.

Applications are available at Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union’s home office located at 1178 NYS Rte 9N, Ticonderoga and at their branch locations at 43 Meacham Street, Port Henry and 7519 Court Street, Elizabethtown. Applications and instructions may also be printed from TFCU’s website; tfcunow.com. Applications must be returned to a TFCU office, ATTN: Pamela Nolan, no later than Friday, Jan. 15.

For more information, visit a TFCU office or call TFCU Member Services at 585-6725.

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What’s fair?

he United States of America was built on the basic concept of providing fair and equitable treatment for her citizens.

The freedoms we enjoy today have been earned through trial and error but also through sacrifice and death. As a nation we have overcome much, but much still needs addressed.

Our nation has always strived for an even playing field built on what is fair to all. But history has taught us there are always two sides to the argument of “what’s fair” and depending on which side of the argument you were on determined just how fair we really are.

If you were a black slave during the infancy of the nation and suffered at the hands of a hard task master this nation certainly didn’t seem very fair. Even after Lincoln freed the slaves and right into today many will argue the scales of justice are still not evenly balanced.

We take great pride in a judicial system that seeks a fair trial for all by a jury of their peers and a political system that deliberates over laws that seek to improve and perfect the inequities within the nation.

We currently find ourselves in the midst of several battles and the goal of fairness to all keeps coming up in nearly every discussion and issue we face. Far too many are questioning just what is fair.

The recent terror threats have some calling for us to close our borders to those of the Muslim faith when trying to enter the nation.

Many minorities do not believe they are treated fairly by law enforcement nor the courts.

We can’t even agree on what is a fair description of those who have entered and live in our nation without authorized paperwork.

Some call them “undocumented immigrants” while others consider them “illegal aliens.” How will we ever arrive at a fair plan for them if we can’t even agree on the proper terminology for them.

Some women believe that men have far too much control in society and that an unfair divide exists in what they are paid for performing the same job in the workforce. Many entry level employees working for minimum wage are unable to provide for their basic necessities and believe a higher wage is only fair.

Law abiding citizens are outraged that their second

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Real reform needed in Essex County

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y all outward indications, the Essex County Board of Supervisors demonstrated a surgical approach to this year’s budget process.

Lawmakers consolidated positions and departments, measures they said would eliminate redundancy and save taxpayer money.

They urged officials to look for possible savings in dark corners, like fees paid on retirement funds.

Spending for most contract agencies was held flat, while several major equipment purchases were put on hold.

Perhaps most surprisingly, supervisors didn’t squabble when the county manager strongly urged them to stick to the five-year plan, a blueprint which forecasts sizable tax increases for at least three more years.

It’s because of this belt-tightening that the levy was kept at a moderate 6 percent hike (but still well above the state tax cap).

Unpleasant, sure. But that’s the result of gorging on your savings for years to keep taxes artificially low.

Governance is not easy in this new era of permanent fiscal austerity.

For the most part, officials followed the rules of the current playbook: Cut, scrimp, save.

But at the eleventh hour, right before the budget vote, supervisors gave themselves raises.

One lawmaker questioned the wisdom of doing so beforehand.

After a brief debate, and a chorus line of “it’s real tough to be a supervisor” excuses, a motion to nix the increases was defeated.

At best, the pay bump comes across as failing to understand the optics of a county slowly easing out of fiscal distress.

At worst, it is myopic and self-serving.

We think it’s a little of both, especially the timing, which came immediately after lawmakers spent the morning stripping contract agencies of their requested funding increases, a measure that amounted to a $30,000 savings in a $96.5 million spending plan.

In what’s become an annual routine, supervisors engaged in this artfully choreographed display of fiscal window dressing designed to show constituents they were serious about savings.

What it amounts to is shuffling the deck chairs around on the Titanic: It all means nothing without measureable institutional reform.

If they weren’t in the crosshairs, lawmakers might tend to agree.

After all, they’re the first to complain about being hogtied by unfunded state mandates, which seem to gobble up a ever-growing slice of finite resources each year: Medicaid, insurance, retirement, all of them culprits, to say nothing of the minimum wage storm looming on the horizon, policy that is expected to drive up costs for local governments.

Lawmakers also lament state tax policy — towns must make up the difference for state-held forest lands, much of which some argue is under-assessed — and other boogeymen they say unfairly penalize municipalities within the Adirondack Park.

They’re correct in that these elements automatically handicap the county.

But so does their very own system of governance.

What do the salary increases have to do with reform?

The supervisors say their 3 percent pay bumps — about $500 per year for the rank and file — are required in order to ensure the jobs remain competitive in the marketplace.

Therefore, better pay will attract a younger, more qualified crowd to public service, they argued.

We disagree.

Like we saw in the last election cycle, there are many reasons why young professionals choose not to run for elected office.

But pay is not one of them.

It’s time.

The county’s archaic governing system requires a full-time commitment.

Elected supervisors are tasked with presiding over both their towns and over county business, leaving no room for a full-time career.

As such, most county lawmakers are retirees embarking on a second career as politicians after spending their working lives in the public, private and military sectors.

But in counties that have a legislature, like St. Lawrence, Clinton and Franklin, legislators have other full-time professional jobs, as do the part-time town supervisors.

It’s a system that allows a more diverse range of participation and viewpoints from the public.

As we’ve pointed out before, Essex County’s antiquated system discourages broad participation and encourages people to make politics their life occupation.

If the Essex County Board of Supervisors is serious about commitment to the taxpayers, then they should vote to disband in favor of a board of legislators, not waste time with the equivalent of peering underneath their desks for loose change.

This shouldn’t be misinterpreted as a criticism of lawmaker job performance, but rather of the institution itself, which is unsustainable and costly.

Since widespread mandate reform is unlikely, and costs will continue to rise, perhaps the most powerful statement and commitment supervisors can do to keep costs down is to reform their own institution.

Even if it means voting to eliminate their own full-time position.

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CartoonÊ wentÊ toÊ far!

To the editor: In a surpassing feat of ineptitude, The Sun has managed to publish a cartoon that cannot help but deeply offend most women (The Sun, Dec. 12, 2015). The cartoon depicts a Muslim woman, unflatteringly drawn, her midsection strapped with explosives as she holds a detonator in her hand, who appears to be singing, while the caption reads “I am woman, hear me roar.” These words are taken from the feminist song from the 1970’s sung

by Helen Reddy.

Here in the North Country, where unreconstructed sexism is still alive, well and functioning, a cartoon like this one is likely to bring a smile to the faces of many adult white males, who would find comfort and solace in the newspaper’s circulation of an image that links Anglo-American feminism with acts of terrorism, as in your cartoon. Those smiles are not indications of male humor, but are driven by male fear of women, which has deep psychological roots in western consciousness. They reflect a belief that any woman who asserts herself–who refuses to be obedient–causes untold harm to others.

I am not qualified to speak with any depth about Islam, but as a EuroAmerican I suspect that becoming a suicide bomber–male or female–may be an act of self-sacrifice, but it is hardly an act of self-assertion or selfempowerment. The cartoon juxtaposes a suicide bomber with women’s claiming of freedom from male dominance, it links apples with oranges, two contradictory and mutually exclusive ideas. Since the suicide bomber depicted happens to be recognizably female, the two contradictory ideas are resolved by reference to the imaged person’s female gender.

While we might argue about the many other assaults on reason that this cartoon represents, we should be clear that overall the cartoon invites hostility toward women in general, western motifs and Islamic motifs here coming together in a representation of universal woman as hate-object.

I would hope that The Sun, having published this bit of hate mongering, would profoundly rethink its editorial principles and strategies in the future.

Holly Dixon Ticonderoga

TheÊ DonaldÊ isÊ rightÊ aboutÊ MuslimÊ immigration To the editor: To start off, I have to make it clear I am not and never have been a fan of the Donald.

He is prone to say the most outrageous things but with this said, he is not always wrong. Halting the immigration of Muslims into this country until we can be sure of their motives is a good idea. If you listen close he’s not talking about closing the borders for all time against all Muslims, just a halt so we can put in place a plan that will give us a better chance of catching those who wish to harm us. If it saves just one life, it will be worth it.

Also for years I have heard how we should be more like Europe. The French are halting Muslim emigration and raiding and closing down Mosques, arresting and deporting individuals and they’ve closed down their border. But the Donald proposes this and he is a bigot. It’s okay for the French?

I know there are those who are going to cry about how this goes against our principles. When did they become a suicide pact?

Will you be there to comfort the loved ones of those killed because you insisted we let all in no matter what.

The safety of this country and it’s citizens is what we should be focused on. If that is selfish so be it.

I would feel better knowing all had been done to keep my country safe.

Raynard Corrow Indian Lake

LetÕ sÊ saveÊ ourÊ hospital!

To the editor: I drafted this letter over six months ago, but hesitated writing it, and hesitated having it printed in The Sun for fear that I would lose my job at InterLakes Health. As “luck” would have it, I was recently laid off. Thus I no longer have that worry to stay my hand.

If you agree that the Ticonderoga Community needs its hospital as is please let Senator Little know at: Senator Elizabeth Little 5 Warren St, Suite 3 Glens Falls, NY 12801 743-0968 or little@nysenate.gov.

This is a letter I recently drafted to Senator Little: I am writing this letter to you out of my concern over the plans Inter-Lakes Health Adult Home/ Moses-Ludington Hospital Interim-CEO Mr. Rod Boula has for this critical access hospital.

There are several problems with this plan.

1. Although MLH is a small rural hospital, it can treat a variety of health problems, and do so in a local town setting so our community does not necessarily have to travel considerable distances for this level of care. These include IV antibiotics for stubborn infections, monitoring of fluids and Lasix administration for pancreatitis, postsurgical rehab, medications and monitoring for COPD exacerbations and asthma flares to list just a few.

2. Additionally, MLH admits some ER patients as “observation status” patients. That means they keep a close eye on patients with symptoms that my or may not evolve into more complicated problems, e.g. Atypical chest pain, ruling out acute coronary syndrome or MI. Sometimes someone has a small bowel obstruction that can be cleared up by just administering fluids and pain medications and keeping the patient N.P.O (“nothing by mouth”).

Mr. Boula’s plan is that to transfer all these patients up to “his”hospital in Elizabethtown (Elizabethtown Community Hospital) using our limited ambulance resources to do so. The problem here is two-fold: Limited ambulance services.

A. If a patient is brought to the MLH ER with stroke-like symptoms, speedy transfer to a higher level of care facility is of the utmost essence.

There is a small window of time that patients can be treated with anti-clotting medication. I foresee a problem with our local ambulance services being tied up transporting other ER patients for the 50-minute one-way trip to Elizabethtown for observation admissions.

B. Additionally, there are patients who are reluctant at being admitted to the hospital setting at all, even locally. I am concerned that even more patients will refuse the trip to Elizabethtown and simply walk out of the ER AMA (“Against medical advice”) and thus jeopardize their outcomes.

3. Lastly, Moses-Ludington Hospital offers hospice care to our community in an easy-to-get-to, quiet and comfortable setting for folks going through the end-of-life process. Loved ones can visit them easily and frequently. This service will no longer be offered to our community; it will now be taking place in Elizabethtown. What impact do you imagine this will have folks having to drive nearly 2-hour round-trip drive to Elizabethtown to spend the last days and moments with these hospice patients? What about the difficult and dangerous driving conditions in the winter? What about people who don’t have cars and can’t afford to hire a cab?

Senator Little, if there’s anything you can do for us, it would be very much appreciated. We here in Ticonderoga really need your help.

Laurel Carroll Ticonderoga

StandÊ upÊ toÊ theÊ NRA To the editor: I am encouraged that you, like others, are beginning to agree that some form of gun regulation is called for amidst the proliferation of weapons in our increasingly wild-west society. However, I disagree that more background checks are an adequate response, or that only the “far left” favors an outright ban on semi-automatic weapons. The entire nation has shied away from stringent gun regulation largely because of past decisions from the Supreme Court. But even the justices have lately refused to even consider overturning a ban on semi-automatic weapons by the city of Highland Park, limiting the second amendment right to those weapons needed for hunting or self-defense. They are not blind to the growing dangers of unrestricted gun ownership. Each month, new communities vote for the same restrictions.

No background check would have prevented the sale of weapons to the San Bernadino terrorists. What good are background checks, when the Republican Party, as a matter of policy, has refused to even prevent those on “no-fly” lists for terrorist risks from purchasing lethal weapons? Now, with every terrorist event, the NRA uses the occasion to raise the sales and profits of the gun industry at the ultimate expense of public safety. To anyone who has closely studied the issue, the rate of gun violence in this country is tied directly to the massive over-armament of our society. It exists nowhere else in the world where gun ownership is limited.

Don’t get me wrong, I know we live in the North Country where hunting is a way of life, but even hunters don’t make the argument that the next deer should be killed with an AK-47. With every new mass killing, the portion of our society that would welcome sensible limitations on gun ownership grows. It isn’t an issue of the “far left.” It is an issue of when enough people will stand up to the NRA and the gun industry to demand common sense.

Half-measures are no longer enough.

Dick Barney Ticonderoga

BeÊ waryÊ of Ê ambulanceÊ districts To the editor: The towns of Willsboro and Essex are going over their 2016 tax cap in order to establish a new combined town ambulance district. The district would be controlled by the town boards and would allow charging for the use of the ambulance service to the patient. This is an example of putting the cart before the horse.

In Willsboro the voters voted on the new district and then after the approval, the actual cost of a 12 percent tax increase was printed in the Valley News Sun. The town supervisor, in a news letter, paid for by the taxpayers, told us the tax cap would be only .75 percent of the required 2 percent cap.

The NY State Law required that before going over the 2 percent tax cap of the budget, a public hearing for taxpayers must be held and approved by the town board.

It was also poor judgement, on the part of the supervisor not knowing the rules of the tax cap for a new district. For a number of years, Ron Jackson and Danny Sweat have been trying to establish this combined district. It’s my understanding that there has been a study made that shows the revenues would not be enough to offset the expenses. I would think before the two towns took the control of the ambulance service from the fire districts, they would try to solve existing problems such as: the large number of calls to the Willsboro Assisted Living unit; misuse of the ambulance; how to get more EMTs; the logistics of the district; the large increase of population during the summer months; estimated revenues and expense of the district by a new study.

What will happen to the 2016 tax money that is being raised by the fire districts for the ambulance service? How will the fire district be reimbursed for the cost of the ambulance and equipment? Will the volunteers of the ambulance squad be willing to give up the good benefits that are provided under the Volunteer Fireman Act or will we have to pay a salary to all the people who work on the ambulance. How will the transportation of the patients by the hospital affect the town revenues? It is also my understanding that a new position has been formed in Essex County for EMT director at a salary of $90,000 a year. Before establishing a new district, maybe the towns should use the director’s services to help solve some of these problems. Why is Willsboro not using some of their fund balance to offset these expenses and not have a 12 percent tax increase and be penalized for going over the tax cap? If the new district does create revenues, then they could reimburse the fund balance. The fund balance is taxpayer’s money, collecting very little interest and if it is not going to be spent then it should be returned to the taxpayers. The Willsboro budget, with large salaries for the employees, an increase of a 12 percent town tax, a 6 percent county tax increase is not going to make for a happy new year.

And, a county board of legislators over a county board of supervisors would save about $1 million over a five-year period.

Ed Hatch Willsboro

COMMENTARY

Little Bits Christmas Memories Gordie Little

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“Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree.” You have no doubt been singing that carol lately. I am a bit distressed to learn that some of my friends have opted to forego the tree entirely this year. They say they are either overwhelmed or disenchanted by how secular and mercenary the season has become.

It is certainly a country mile from the ones from my early youth. When I was five, the only Santa I saw before the actual day was in my book entitled “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” My dad would sometimes drive us twenty miles from Westchester to New York City to view the animated Santa and his elves in Macy’s store window.

There was no television and we were never allowed to attend movies. But, each of us had a green, felt stocking hung by the fireplace with a tiny, celluloid Santa on top. Presents were few, but an orange and a jackknife were sufficient to elicit squeals of joy.

One year, my brother Jim and I wanted a sled more than anything else, but our dad was a poor preacher and there was not enough money for such luxuries.

One Christmas, though, my dad asked us to go out on the porch to see if any snow had fallen overnight. We did as we were told and there, against the wall was a beautiful six-foot-long Flexible Flyer sled with real red metal runners.

We laughed and cried and didn’t care that it had already been used by some other family. Our dad told us many years later that he found it in a secondhand store and saved money from donating a pint of blood to the Grasslands Hospital to buy it for us.

We had a sparse, but real Christmas tree, decorated with mostly homemade ornaments involving construction paper looping chains, popcorn and cranberries on string and old, handed down electric lights with fat bulbs; but it was our tree and for us, it was the best in the world.

There were no outdoor lights as far as I can remember. The fabulous displays these days are a more recent addition.

Our stories of trudging through the woods and cutting fresh Christmas trees with our kids back in the day, are heartwarming and sometimes hilarious. In recent years, we have opted for the artificial variety. Kaye is the decorator does a magnificent job.

Our great grandchildren enjoy coming in to push the start buttons on our musical plush creatures that play Christmas songs.

If you could see Kaye and I making them all sing in the stores, you would probably have us taken away and incarcerated.

We hope your Christmas is merry and that you take time to embrace the simple things including the real meaning of Christmas.

Remember, the star of Bethlehem was far brighter than the twinkling bulbs on our tree.

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

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t appears weather forecasters were correct in their predictions for the coming winter season, which call for above average temperatures and below average snowfall. As the Holiday Season approaches, there is little evidence of snow on the ground, nor any ice on the ponds.

For the first time in my experience, we went out to cut the family Christmas Tree in a snow-free scene. There were none of the usual family shenanigans, nobody tossed snowballs or flopped down to make snow angels in the snowless field. It was truly a bazaar scene.

At Ham’s Christmas Tree Farm in Vermontville, the snowbare scene still managed to provide a festive atmosphere. Regular customers still bantered with each other, as they searched for the perfect tree as while walking through the open fields.

Don Ham, who has owned the property since 1979, claims it is the first time there’s been no snow on the ground during the annual Christmas Tree season, which typically begins around the second, or the third week of December.

The last time I recall suffering through such a snowless winter was during the run-up to the Olympics in 1979-80, when the snow simply failed to fall. Fortunately, air temperatures remained below freezing, which permitted ice to form on the lakes, and allowed snow-guns to cover the ski trails with fresh powder. When a major storm eventually delivered the sorely needed snow, on the eve of the Opening Ceremonies, it proved to be almost too much.

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“We’re hidden away in the North Country, sometimes we feel forgotten.”

Port Henry Deputy Mayor Matthew Brassard said the village likely would have passed on their project without the funds, opting instead to let the town tackle the repair work once the village was incorporated into the town of Moriah. Work on that project is likely to begin in mid-spring.

“Those simple infrastructure grants are what keep living here affordable,” said Mascarenas. “With that money, we’re going to be able to rectify that situation.”

Willsboro received $19,800 for an engineering report that will evaluate their wastewater treatment facility, which is being infiltrated by large amounts of groundwater.

“This chips away in a very small way for the overall cost,” said Supervisor Shaun Gillilland.

Among the crown jewel in the infrastructure funds is $400,000 to aid in renovating the county’s senior nutrition program in Elizabethtown, which is vexed with a number of problems, including a mold infestation and numerous code and ventilation issues.

It was determined that constructing a new building would be unaffordable, said Mascarenas.

These funds make Plan B possible.

“To be able to make renovations without a

Hunters, and most other outdoor travelers, realized the warming trend earlier in the season, when cotton pants and light jackets regularly replace the traditional garb of woolies and long johns. However, the current weather patterns cannot be credited solely to the climate change, as the effects of a very strong El Nino must also be factored into the equation.

Regardless of the weather records, the predictions of experts and all their up-to the-minute, forecasts; the weather will be what it has always been in the Adirondack region, fickle, unreliable and unpreventable. The current weather may be wetter, or colder, warmer or more windy than usual, but I’d still rather deal with it in the Adirondacks, than in an urban environment. However, there’s no doubt that a bit of snow will make the Holidays more interesting and enjoyable. In such conditions, it is easy to forget last year provided one of the coldest Novembers in over a century, with a snowfall that was 65 percent above average.

Fish catch anglers, and deer deliver hunters Everyone knows New York. It is the world’s greatest megacenter, where the Statue of Liberty holds out a torch to the world, and the Empire State Building casts a long shadow over a city that never sleeps. The New York skyline is an image that’s known around the world, and the public image of New York revolves around such iconic images, that have been delivered via an assortment of books, movies, news reports and by the infamous, New York cabbies.

While this mega-metro is the public face of New York that most of the world recognizes, there is very little known about the remainder of the state, which remains largely hidden in the vast shadow of the famous Manhattan skyline.

Certainly, there are many other landmarks such as Niagara Falls, West Point, the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Erie Canal, Yankee Stadium and more.

Often, it has been the state’s vast natural resources that are among the most overlooked landmarks. These include New York’s vast wilderness areas in the Adirondacks to the north, and to the Catskills to the south where outdoor recreational opportunities abound.

It is in such places that some of the nation’s finest hunting and angling opportunities can be found; ranging from the exciting saltwater charters and surf casting outings on Long Island to the world class muskie and bass fishing that can be enjoyed on

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Traditional outdoor pursuits such as hunting and fishing continue to pump millions of dollars into NY state’s economy via license sales and surcharges on hunting related equipment and ammunition.

the mighty St. Lawrence River. The state offers fantastic trout, salmon and bass fisheries that bookend the state with Lake Champlain to the East and the Great Lakes to the west, and thousands of smaller lakes and ponds that are sprinkled across a landscape laced with rivers and steams, brooks and creeks.

In terms of wilderness angling opportunities, there is the sprawling wilderness of the Adirondack Park, which encompasses an incredible assembly of backwoods ponds that hold native brook trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon and more within a 6.5 million acre parcel of protected Forever Wild state lands.

With such tremendous natural attractions so readily at hand, it’s no wonder NY state remains a sporting paradise. Of course, it doesn’t hurt matters to have the mega-metro center of NY City close at hand, to deflect a fair bit of attention from the greener, and wilder side of the Big Apple.

New York currently state ranks second in the nation in terms of combined money that is spent on hunting and fishing, which pumps an estimated $5 billion into the state’s economy each year. It is second only to the state of Florida.

The sale of hunting and fishing licenses as well as excise tax that is placed on ammunition sales not only contributes to the upstate economy; but it also raises money for state environmental protection programs, and generates over $45 million a year for NY State’s Conservation Fund.

These figures were recently released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who looked at the number of NY State hunting and fishing licenses and permits that were sold as well as the overall economic impact of outdoor recreation. According to the figures, hunters and fishermen contribute an estimated $5 billion into NY state’s economy every year, which is second only to the state of Florida.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook.

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burden to taxpayers is a win-win,” Mascarenas said.

Wilmington, Jay and Keene, too, will also see funds for culvert replacement, dam improvements and stream restoration.

Money from those projects will come from a separate funding stream designed to “enhance tourism and sustainability” through a grant held by the village of Tupper Lake.

While they said they appreciated the funds, several lawmakers criticized the process on Monday.

“The whole process is like Santa Claus bringing this bag of goodies in,” said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. “You might get a gift, you might not.”

Scozzafava said infrastructure needs should not be tied to job creation, a major component of the council’s objectives.

“The bottom line, it’s all taxpayer money,” said Scozzafava.

Supervisor Roby Politi agreed and also criticized the pageantry of the ceremony, a gala affair that saw each regional council trot up to the stage to be awarded a plaque from the governor.

“It was like the �Price is Right,’” said Politi.

“It’s kind of silly.”

Pictured at right: Essex County landed $1.6 million in infrastructure funds at last week’s regional economic development council awards. “The whole process is like Santa Claus bringing this bag of goodies in,” said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. “You might get a gift, you might not.”

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program, which ACAP provides through a contract with the county.

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava asked if the county audited the agency’s expenditures.

“The quality of the food seems to have gone down,” said Scozzafava.

Bashaw said the agency has changed policies and has implemented a cycled menu, a system that helps facilitate bulk ordering and reduce the cost for meals.

“How many times a week can you eat chicken?” Scozzafava asked.

“I’m pretty sure it’s not chicken three days a week,” said Bashaw.

“I eat chicken three days a week,” said Supervisor David Blades.

“North Elba gets steak three days a week,” said Politi to Scozzafava.

“I just raised the question because I know there are concerns about the menu,” Scozzafava said. “Is the food taking a backseat here?”

Supervisor Gerald Morrow echoed similar concerns:

“The quality of food has gone down,” he said. “Things need to change.”

ACAP CEO Alan Jones acknowledged the menus have shifted.

The meal program is subject to more stringent federal nutrition requirements, Jones said, resulting in meals with reduced fat and sodium and more whole foods.

“It is not being as well received as we hoped,” said Jones.

Lawmakers on the health and human services committee approved the measure. The request will be discussed again at ways and means at the end of the month.

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“It is your Bible,” Mike Cross, the chief, reminded him.

“I’m very proud of both of them,” said Michael, Sr. There’s nothing more gratifying than saving a partially-engulfed house, he said, and watching life eventually return to normal.

Lynn, their mother, stood by and watched her three boys — four, if you count her young grandson, Michael III — adjust their uniforms.

“It’s very stressful, but also gratifying that they’re going to help someone in need,” Lynn said.

Sophia, 3, toddled by.

“She’s going to be the first female chief,” Lynn said.

Training requirements have increased significantly since he joined the force in 1962, recalled Al Rougeau, of Au Sable Forks.

“All you got was a raincoat and a pair of boots,” he said.

Training has increased, in part, due to new technology and materials, including plastics and styrofoam, said Rougeau.

While the more stringent training requirements help bring state requirements up to standards at the federal level — including edicts issued by the Department of Homeland Security — they also result in less fighters coming forward to volunteer their time.

According to the National Volunteer Fire Council, nearly 70 percent of the firefighters in the country are volunteers. Their numbers declined by over 18 percent in the past three decades while the call volume has nearly tripled.

Their average age is 47.

Mike Sr. said it’s a calling.

“Your heart’s got to be in it,” he said. “If you

don’t do it, who’s going to do it? If you dial 911, we’re coming.”

Jordan Brilotti and Kyle VanDenBusch, who will join the Rouses Point Fire Department, said they did so to help others in their time of need.

“I figured this would be the way to do it,” said VanDenBusch.

Bill Potts, of District 3 in Plattsburgh, said it would be an understatement to say the profession creates a bond amongst its members.

“It’s not just local, you’ve got family everywhere — it’s a family around the world,” said Potts.

In addition to emergency response and firefighting operations, Potts noted departments play additional roles in the community, including prevention workshops and educational seminars at local schools.

During the brief ceremony, instructors warned the grads that tonight was just the

beginning of a long learning process.

“Never stop training,” said Greg Timmons, who has been leading the classes for 22 years. “It’s up to you to make fire service what you want it to be.”

Rich Stickle said firefighting is a hard, dirty work — “Stay low and go for the glow,” he urged them — while Mark LaFountain said the job was unique in its humor and sorrow.

“I hope you will be able to function in two extremes, and make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other,” said LaFountain.

CLASS OF 2015 Dylan R. Alger (South Plattsburgh Fire Department) Jordan A. Brilotti (Rouses Point Fire Department) Charles J. Decker (Saranac Fire Department) Matthew R. Fialkievicz (Morrisonville Fire Department) Dylan J. Garrow (Chazy Fire Department) Jonathan R. Gorgas (Bloomingdale Fire Department) Dylan A. Greenwood (Cumberland Head Fire Department) Jamie D. Hart (AuSable Forks Fire Department) Kenneth J. Hicks (Peru Fire Department) Jason E. Leach (Peru Fire Department) Lindsey M. Neenan (Peru Fire Department) Crystal A. Potts (District #3 Fire Department) Kyle F. VanDenBusch (Rouses Point Fire Department)

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

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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.

LAKE PLACID - Ekaterina Gordeeva "From the Heart" Tribute Ice Show Dec. 30th Lake Placid Olympic Center Lake Placid 7:30 p.m. With Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis, Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, David Pelletier, Paul Wylie, Yuka Sato, Gordeeva. Details: 518523-3330.

TICONDEROGA - Essex County Lethernecks, Marine Corps League, Det 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post. 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited. First Thursday of every month.

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

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

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

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

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS AU SABLE FORKS - Fall Fun-damentals Hatha class will continue on Tuesday nights, 6:00-7:15pm until Dec. 22. Instructed by Stef Kearns at Tahawus Center's first floor studio, 14234 9N Main St, Au Sable Forks. Class includes creative meditation and pranayama (breathing) techniques combined with asana (postures) to explore your body from within. Adaptations offered to find what feels right for you. Walk-ins welcome any time. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out new student form and settle in. Bring water bottle, yoga mat, blanket, blocks & straps if you have them (also available to borrow). Questions? Email Stef Kearns,call 518.524.4660 or visit Facebook WILMINGTON - Yoga for the Community Every Sun., 5:30-6:30pm @ Riverstone Wellness, Wilmington, NY. For more info send email to: riverstonewellness@yahoo.com COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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 - Christmas Party Dec. 19th Cobble Hill Golf Course Elizabethtown 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Children meet Santa, enjoy refreshments.

Details: etown@etownnyh.com 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 – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will be closed on Dec. 24th, & the 25th, open on the Dec. 26th, Closed on Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st HORICON -TOWN OF HORICON LANDFILL SCHEDULE CHANGEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that effective January 1, 2016 the Horicon Landfill schedule will change. The Landfill will be open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am to 4pm. By Order of the Horicon Town Board KEENE - Market Street Brass Dec. 20th Keene Valley Congregational Church Keene 4:00 p.m. Donations accepted. Details: 518-576-4686, eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com 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 LYON MOUNTAIN - Visit From Santa Dec. 20th, Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623 Lyon Mountain 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments including pizza, homemade goodies. Present from Santa. Open to all. Details: (518) 424-0128 PLATTSBURGH - "Stop! Look! and Laugh!" Dec. 19th Newman CenterPlattsburgh 7:00 p.m. Classic comedy, ventriloquist Paul Winchell, Jerry Mahoney. Donations accepted.

Details: serious_61@yahoo.com PLATTSBURGH - It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 22th, Strand Center Theatre Plattsburgh 7:00 pm. Details: 518-563-1604, strandcenter.org.

PLATTSBURGH - The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec. 19 Strand Center Theatre Plattsburgh 2:00 p.m. Details: 518-563-1604, strandcenter.org.

SARANAC LAKE Fireworks and Ball Drop Dec. 31th., Harrietstown Town Hall Saranac Lake Evening Details: 518-637-6559.

SARANAC LAKE- First Night New Years Celebration Dec. 31st., Harrietstown Town Hall Saranac Lake Evening See events all through town. Details: 518-637-6559.

WEST CHAZY - Giovanina Bucci, Taylor LaValley, & Liz Chaskey Dec. 27th, Vesco Ridge Vineyards West Chazy 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Details: 518-846-8544, vescoridge.com CONCERTS KEESEVILLE-PERU Ecumenical Choir Dec. 19th St. John the Baptist Church, Keeseville 7:30 p.m.

Directed, Jeanette Woodruff, accompanied, Steve Collier, accompanied guest instrumentalists. Sacred, secular Christmas music.

Free, open to public. Details: jrlwoodruff@gmail.com PUBLIC MEETINGS CHAMPLAIN - Mooers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, December 17 10:00 a.m. This special meeting to appoint new library board members will be held at: Champlain Memorial Library 148 Elm Street, Champlain, NY The public is welcome to attend.

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

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

ELLENBURG-Adult Center St. Edmunds Church Hall 5538 Route 11 Ellenburg, NY Open Monday Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 594-7311 MOOERS - Nutrition Site Watson Senior Housing 2448 Route 11Mooers, NY Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday Friday. Tel: (518) 236-5111 PERU - Adult Center VFW 710 Pleasant Street Peru, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.

Tel: (518)643-2829 SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS

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

LEWIS - The Town of Lewis will be holding a special board meeting December 28, 2015 at 7PM at the town hall for the purpose of the end of the year close out requirements.

WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431.

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First night buttons available Domanic Banish, who enlisted in the U.S. Army, surprised his mother Ayra Pettit at the Westport vs.

Elizabethtown-Lewis modified basketball game Dec. 9.

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SARANAC LAKE — The members of First Night Saranac Lake will be hosting a family-oriented, alcohol free celebration of the arts to welcome in the 2016 New Year on Thursday, Dec. 31.

This year’s line up includes 17 acts and 37 performances, followed by the “snowflake ball” drop and fireworks at midnight. Admission buttons can be purchased in advance at several area businesses including: ADK Enterprise; Ampersound Music; Blueline Sports; Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware; Saranac Lake Chamber Office; Lake Placid Price Chopper and the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau.

The day of the event, buttons will be sold at the first night headquarters in the Harrietstown Town Hall and Ampersound Music. Teen buttons will be available only at the town hall on Dec. 31. Buttons will be sold at tickets.roostadk.com/firstnight.

Santa Claus to visit fire house LEWIS — Santa Claus will be visiting the Lewis fire house Sunday Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. There will be pictures and a gift given to each child ages newborn to 10. The event is open to the public.

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Tupper Lake officials looking for input for branding study TUPPER LAKE — Tupper Lake is embarking on a brand study, and officials are looking for input from community members in addition to visitors.

Officials from the village and town of Tupper Lake visited the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism last week to review work conducted over the last year via ROOST’s contract to promote Tupper Lake as a tourism destination.

They went over ROOST’s marketing program, talked about the success of tupperlake.com, met the whole ROOST team, discussed ROOST’s budget and talked about plans for the upcoming brand study.

In cooperation with the town and the village, ROOST plans to facilitate a comprehensive study to define the Tupper Lake brand.

ROOST employees have compiled two surveys, one to be sent out to residents of Tupper Lake and one for visitors to the area, as well as those who are familiar with Tupper Lake but have never visited.

Then ROOST will compile the results and find the recurring threads, then work with a third-party brand specialist to identify what the brand should be. The consultant will be funded by a grant through the Adirondack Foundation.

ROOST used a similar process to complete a brand study for Lake Placid and found that visitors saw that Lake Placid has much more variety to its visitation then the Olympics.

“As we saw with Lake Placid, the brand isn’t always what we locals think it is, but it’s also very important to get input from local individuals and businesses as well,” said ROOST CEO James McKenna.

The survey will be live the first week of December, and postcards will go out to all local residents to tell them where to fill it out. Anyone who fills out the survey is eligible to win a GoPro camera, plus two tickets for each of the following: Whiteface Mountain, Big Tupper Ski Area and tubing at Mount Pisgah. The prizewinners will be chosen before Christmas, so those who wouldn’t use such prizes themselves could use them as a holiday gift.

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Winter sports season in full swing prior to holidays BoysÊ bowling

Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — The Eagles swept past the Warriors Dec. 14 as Dylan Seymour paced the squad with a 483 series.

Charlie Morgan added a 479 series for Beekmantown, while Damien Stutsman rolled a 471 series.

Chase Pierce led the Warrioes with a 286 series, followed by Steve Flora’s 383 triple.

GirlsÊ bowling

Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 WILLSBORO — Sarah Munson rolled a high game of 213 en route to a 499 series, leading the Lady Eagles past the Lady Warriors Dec. 14.

Alyza Agony rolled a 490 series for the Eagles, while Kayla Gay had a 454 series and Devi Lee added a 409 series for the Warriors.

BoysÊ basketball Westport 43, Keene 17

KEENE VALLEY — Anderson Gay scored 20 points as the Eagles jumped out to a 19-10 halftime lead and sealed the victory against the Beavers with a 15-6 third quarter Dec. 14.

Sam Napper added 11 points for the Eagles, while Carter Storey scored 3, Wyatt Gough 2 and Schylar Kurth 2.

Willsboro 58, Lake Placid 29

the tournament with a 5-0 record, while Chance Lapier and Joe Leclair also had 5-0 marks.

Mason Dubay and Trevor Wilkinson finished with 3-0 records for the Patriots.

BoysÊ hockey

Lake Placid 8, Horace Greeley 1 LAKE PLACID — Chris Williams scored the opening goal of the game, then went on to put his name in the record books with five assists against Horace Greeley Dec. 12, the 18th player ever to have five or more assists in a single game in New York.

Sean Moore scored three goals for the Bombers, while Evan Damp added two.

GirlsÊ basketball Moriah 44, Ticonderoga 20

Last week, the Westport Eagles and Elizabethtown-Lewis Lions squared off on the basket ball court less than a month after teaming together as the Griffins to advance to the NYSPHSAA Class D championship soccer game.

Pictured are Anderson Gay (Westport) and Colden Blades (Elizabethtown-Lewis), both members of the soccer team.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

LAKE PLACID — Jesse Hearn scored 17 points as the Warriors were able to handle the Blue Bombers Dec. 14.

Zach Pierson added 11 points for the Warriors, while Warren Jackson scored 8, Lucas Cross 7, Sean Lincoln 6, Max Longware 4, Trevor Bigelow 3 and Matt Longware 2.

For the Bombers, Blake Roy scored 10 points, while Stuart Baird added 6 points and 7 steals, Cody Velenze scored 5, Jarell Paul 3, Parker O’Brien 3 and Mike Morelli 2.

PORT HENRY — McKenzie Sprague scored 19 points to help lead the Lady Vikings past the Lady Sentinels Dec. 11.

Sarah Snyder and Madison Olcott each scored 6 points, while McKenna Harris scored 4, Halee Calabrese 3, Hailey Crossman 2, Kacyee Orr 2 and Stephania Zelinski 2.

Emily Pike led the Sentinels with 8 points, while Alyssa Tucker and Kristen Palandrani each scored 3 points. Delany Hughes, Rachel White and Sarah Bresett each scored 2 points.

Emma Disogra paced the Lions with 20 points, while Myra Adams scored 9 and Faith Bona 2.

Wrestling

Johnsburg 40, ELCS 31

Lake Placid 54, Indian Lake/Long Lake 23

Host Patriots finish second CLINTONVILLE — The Patriots received perfect records from five wrestlers as they finished second behind Franklin Academy in the Capen/Sawyer Memorial Duals Dec. 12.

Dylan Baker was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of

NORTH CREEK — Emily Person combined 11 points and 11 rebounds as the Lady Jaguars defeated the Lady Lions Dec. 11.

Taylor Dwyer added 7 points, while Makayla Denno scored 6, Khaleah Cleveland 5, Megan Bacon 5, Savanna Berg 4 and Kersten Mason 2.

Keene 47, Wells 21 WELLS — Elaina Smith scored 16 points as Keene scored a 20-plus point victory over Wells Dec. 11.

Hanna Whitney added 13 points, with Marta Padura adding 7, Caitlyn Lopez 4, Elly Smith 4, Madison Gifford 2 and Daria Venner 1.

LAKE PLACID — Lauren Rossi scored 23 points for the Lady Bombers as they defeated the Lady Orange Dec. 11.

Maria Paola and Camille Craig each scored 8 points in the win.

Lillian Dechene scored 14 points for the Orange, while Maria Black added 7 and Rebecca King scored 2.

ThisÊ weekÊ inÊ sports Friday, Dec. 18 Boys Basketball — Westport at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Schroon Lake, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Keene at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Crown Point at Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Westport at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Ticonderoga at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Schroon Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Saranac Lake at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Northern Adirondack at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — AuSable Valley at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Crown Point at Willsboro, 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Keene at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 6:30 p.m.

Wrestling — Saranac at North Country Invitiational, Indian River

Bowling — Moriah at Ticonderoga

Wrestling — Peru at Columbia Blue Devil Classic Duals

Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Willsboro

Indoor Track — (AuSable Valley, Peru, Plattsburgh, Saranac, Seton, Ticonderoga, Beekmantown, EKMW, Chazy), at PSUC Fieldhouse Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Beekmantown/ Saranac Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Rye, Beekmantown Holiday Tourney

Boys Basketball — Saranac Lake at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Northern Adirondack at Peru, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Moriah at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 20

Boys Basketball — AuSable Valley at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Pelham, Beekmantown Holiday Tourney

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Westport

Monday, Dec. 21 Boys Basketball — Willsboro at Elizabethtown-Lewis Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Lake Placid Boys Basketball — Warrensburg/Bolton vs Hadley-Luzerne, 5:30 p.m. at Bolton

Bowling — Moriah at AuSable Valley

Boys Basketball — North Warren at Northville, 5:30 p.m.

Bowling — Plattsburgh High School at Beekmantown

Girl’s Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Moriah

Bowling — Saranac at Northeastern Clinton

Girl’s Basketball — Bolton at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 19

Girl’s Basketball — Willsboro at Keene Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Chazy Girl’s Basketball — Bolton at Lake George, 7 p.m.

Boys Swimming — Plattsburgh High School at Fort Ann

Bowling — Ticonderoga at Willsboro

Boys Basketball — Ticonderoga at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at St. Lawrence

Boys Basketball — Westport at Chazy

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Notre Dame, 32 Rink

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Notre Dame

Girl’s Basketball — Moriah at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Albany Academy Tourney

Bowling — Peru at Saranac

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at AuSable Valley/Lake Placid (Canton), 32 Rink

Girl’s Basketball — North Warren at Warrensburg, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Middlebury Nordic Skiing — Northeastern Clinton Home

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Boys Basketball — Warrensburg/Bolton at North Warren, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Saranac at AuSable Valley Girl’s Basketball — Plattsburgh High School at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Peru at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at St. Lawrence, Malone Rink

Girl’s Basketball — Beekmantown at Saranac Lake, 5:30 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Albany Academy Tourney

Wrestling — Peru vs Carthage (General Brown), at Carthage

Wrestling — AuSable Valley at Ken Harrison Tourney, Granville

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Middlebury, 1980 Rink

Wrestling — Northern Adirondack at Burnt Hills Tourney

Bowling — AuSable Valley at Plattsburgh High School

Wrestling — Warrensburg vs Burr and Burton Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown (Plattsburgh High School) at Lake Placid, 32 Rink

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Local athletes awarded for on-field performances CVACÊ Football

Second team

Coach of the year: Don Tesar, Moriah Offensive POY: Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Co-Defensive POY: Ryan Trudeau - Ticonderoga; Noah Gilbo - Moriah Lineman of the Year: Chase Dixon - Ticonderoga

First team Quarterback:

Adam Jaquish - Moriah

Running Backs:

Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Brandon Sawyer - Peru

Receivers:

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Offensive Line:

Todd Clarke - Moriah

Madalyn Tucker

NCCS

Ethan Wood

Saranac Lk.

Kirsten Villemaire

Beekmantown

Alex Gonyo

NCCS

Alex Knapp

AuSable Valley

Devin McManus

NCCS

Melany Adams

NCCS

Jake Brandmeier

PHS

Tina Bedard

Saranac

Alex Zurlo

Saranac

Lindsey Gonyea

Beekmantown

James Blaise

Peru

Amanda LaPorte

Peru

J.D. Side

Plattsburgh High

Brianna Martin

Beekmantown

Daryn Nephew

Beekmantown

Brina Micheels

Plattsburgh High

Justin Farmer

Saranac Lk.

Shaylyn Rowe

NCCS

Payton Sample

NCCS

Briana Savage

AuSable Valley

Carley Sawyer

Saranac Lake

Alyssa Waters

Beekmantown

Emma Webster

Saranac

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Damian Nevader, NAC MVP: Joel Morris, EL/W Griffins

Bill Larrow - Moriah Caleb Munson - Ticonderoga Defesnive Line:

Linebackers:

Defensive Backs:

Peru

Beekmantown

Evan Hill - Saranac Lk. Brandon McKeown - Ticonderoga

NCCS

Sam Spear

Nick Ratliff

Jarrod MacDougal - Moriah Joe Viscardo - Saranac Lk.

Emily Sample

First team

Second team

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIÊ girlsÊ soccer

Nick Bushey - Peru

Austin Gravelle

Chazy

Chase Dixon - Ticonderoga

Kade Collins

Chazy

Kobe Parrow - AVCS

Tyler HIcks

Chazy

Matt Villa - Beekmantown

Michael Parent

Chazy

Noah Gilbo - Moriah

Trevor Brooks

EL/W Griffins

Tyler Myers - Beekmantown

Thomas Mero

EL/W Griffins

Juliana Gardner

Northern Adk.

Brandon Sawyer - Peru

Noah Mohr

Lake Placid

Lindsey Gilmore

Chazy

Ryan Trudeau - Ticonderoga

Stuart Baird

Lake Placid

Mia Kennedy

Lake Placid

Colin Harris - Moriah

Jaso Hannula

Lake Placid

Avery Lambert

Northern Adk.

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Cory LaFountain

Northern Adk.

Liza Marinis

Lake Placid

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Bryce LaBarge

Northern Adk.

Hailey Moore

Seton Catholic

Bailey Pepper

Chazy

Jordan Speshock

Moriah

Punter:

Mitchell Senecal - PHS

Kicker:

Ray Bryant - Moriah

Returner:

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Second team

Coach of the year: Heather Brewer, Lake Placid MVP: Makenna Magee, Northern Adk.

First team

Gage Ducatte

Chazy

Carolyn Spittler

Seton Catholic

Second team

Josh McCauley

Chazy

Rachel White

Ticonderoga

Spencer Rogers

Chazy

Gretchen Zalis

Seton Catholic

Quarterback:

Tristin Fitzgerald - Saranac Lk.

Anderson Gay

EL/W Griffins

Running Backs:

Nate Handy - Beekmantown

Sam Napper

EL/W Griffins

Colin Harris - MOriah

Eric Montana

Lake Placid

Samatha Bashaw

Seton Catholic

John Gallo - Peru

Kamm Cassidy

Lake Placid

Trina Bigelow

Willsboro

Kobe Parrow - AVCS

Stephen Peryea

Northern Adk.

Paige Chilton

Northern Adk.

Taylor Slattery - Moriah

Brandon LaBombard

Northern Adk.

Camille Craig

Lake Placid

Hunter Bell - PHS

Lucas Cross

Willsboro

Taylor Durnin

Northern Adk.

Bruce Goddeau - Beekmantown

Zach Pierson

Willsboro

Mckenna Harris

Moriah

Nate Hanley - AVCS

Hannah Hayes

Chazy

Dalton Harney - PHS

Lilly Hayes

Chazy

Mackenzie Kondrat

Lake Placid

Cameron Shipman

Lake Placid

Haleigh Wright

Ticonderoga

Receivers:

Offensive Line:

Steve Sweeney - Beekmantown Defesnive Line:

Jordan Cheney - Moriah

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIIÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Charlie Platt, Keene MVP: Justin Haverlick, Keene

Josh Karp - Saranac Lk. Adam Jaquish - Moriah Tistin Turner - PHS Linebackers:

Quran Carroll - PHS Dalton Harney - PHS Brody Rocque - Ticonderoga Drew Sturgeon - Saranac Lk. Mark Whitney - AVCS

Defensive Backs:

Griffin Hughes - Ticonderoga Jarrod MacDougal - Moriah Taylor Slattery - Moriah

Punter:

Griffin Hughes - Ticonderoga

Kicker:

Drew Sturgeon - Saranac Lk.

Returner:

Troy Lawyer - Peru

Honorable mention

First team Noah Macey

Crown Point

Chad Stephens

Crown Point

Kolby Pertak

Crown Point

Nate Manning, Landon Shay

BCS:

Alex Archer, Adam Griffith

Moriah:

Cody Stockwell, Brandon Hammond

Peru:

Dakota Arquette, Mike Hayes

PHS:

Caleb McLaren, Riley Monahan

Saranac:

Dylon Clay, Sean Ahern

Saranac Lk.:

Donald Duffy, David Irvine

Ticonderoga:

Jacob Spaulding, Evan Graney

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IÊ boysÊ soccer Coach of the year: Tom Harrigan, Saranac MVP: Austin Myers, Saranac

First team

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IIIÊ girlsÊ soccer Coach of the year: Jody Whitney, Keene MVP: Hanna Whitney, Keene

Zach Hoag

Indian/Long Lk.

Ty Berg

Johnsburg

Mark Cleveland

Johnsburg

Hannah Schwoebel

EL/W Griffins

Cougar Smith

Keene

Megan Bacon

Johnsburg

Lucas Isham

Keene

Elaina Smith

Keene

Miles Warner

Keene

Shelby DeLaire

Crown Point

Josh Baldwin

Keene

Jordan Bush

Minerva/Newcomb

Stephen Beach

Keene

Kayli Stone

Crown Point

Khaleah Cleveland

Johnsburg

CorriAnne Stoner

Keene

Second team

AVCS:

Second team

First team

Judd DeBrobander

Crown Point

Ellie Storey

EL/W Griffins

Chance Potter

Crown Point

Tess Andrade

EL/W Griffins

Hunter Pertak

Crown Point

Corrine Pelkey

Schroon Lk.

Branden Hall

Johnsburg

Evan Riedinger

Johnsburg

Second team

Jordan DeZalia

Johnsburg

Taylor Dwyer

Johnsburg

Tyler Glover

Johnsburg

Taylor Gough

EL/W Griffins

Antonio Finsterer

Keene

Torrie Vradenburg

Crown Point

Rory Riggins

Keene

Lillian Dechene

Indian/Long Lk.

Riley Mather

Minerva/Newcomb

Madison Gifford

Keene

Ty Earley

Wells

Abigail Belrose

Schroon Lake

Rebecca Weaver

Wells

Isabelle Bureau

Minerva/Newcomb

Brittany Foote

Crown Point

Bailey VanNess

Keene

Maria Black

Indian/Long Lake

NSLÊ DivisionÊ IÊ girlsÊ soccer Coach of the year: Tim Surprenant, NCCS MVP: Katie Matott, NCCS

Trevor Wills

Plattsburgh High

Nate Devins

AuSable Valley

Michael McLeod

NCCS

Alex Follmer

Plattsburgh High

Jessy Dick

Peru

Sarah Duquette

Plattsburgh High

Kordell Costin

Beekmantown

Reagan Fesette

Beekmantown

Justin LaPorte

Peru

Vanessa Garrow

AuSable Valley

Liam Chaskey

PHS

Sierra Gonyo

NCCS

Tom Matthews

Peru

Kenna Guynup

Beekmantown

Tyler Blair

Saranac

Kourtney Keenan

AuSable Valley

Dylan Baker

Peru

Alyssa Salis

PHS

First team

CongratulationsÊ toÊ allÊ ourÊ localÊ allÊ starÊ athletes

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LLC LLC upon whom pro- VN-12/12-01/16/2016VN-11/28-01/02/2015NOTICE OF FORMATION 6TC-102376 cess against the LLC 6TC-103567 of a domestic Limited may be served. SSNY GNC, LLC A DOMESTIC Liability Company (LLC): shall mail a copy of such LLC, filed with the SSNY DATE OF FORMATION: process served upon it The Articles of Organiza- on 11/17/2015. Office to IBME, LLC, P.O. Box location: Essex County. 1923, Lake Placid, NY tion were filed with the New York State Secre- SSNY is designated as 12946. Purpose of LLC: NOTICE OF FORMATION A DOMESTIC LIMITED tary of State on Novem- agent upon whom pro- To engage in any lawful LIABILITY COMPANY cess against the LLC activity. ber 19, 2015.

(LLC) NEW YORK OFFICE LO- may be served. SSNY VN-11/28-01/02/2016Name: Nana Mazz LLC. shall mail process to 6TC-102081 CATION: Essex County The Articles of OrganizaAGENT FOR PROCESS: The LLC, 9 Gal Way, tion were filed with the Willsboro, NY 12996.

The Secretary of State is PROPERTIES Secretary of State of designated as Agent Purpose: Any lawful pur- MDL GROUP WFL, LLC, Arts New York (SSNY) on Ocpose. upon whom process of Org filed with SSNY tober 22, 2015. Office VN-12/05-01/09/2016against the LLC may be on 11/13/15. Off. Loc.: location: Essex County. served. The Secretary of 6TC-102941 Essex County, SSNY SSNY is designated as State shall mail a copy NOTICE OF FORMATION designated as agent of agent of the LLC upon of any process against the LLC to 1664 Green- OF IBME, LLC a domes- LLC upon whom pro- whom process against it may be served. SSNY bush Road, Charlotte, tic limited liability com- cess against it may be pany. Art. of Org. filed served. SSNY shall mail shall mail a copy of proVermont 05445.

PURPOSE: To engage in with Sec'y of State of NY a copy of process to: cess to the LLC, 26 Bal(SSNY) on 11/17/15. Of- 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake sam Street, Lake Placid, any lawful act or activity. fice location: Essex Placid, NY 12946. Pur- New York 12946. PurVN-11/28-01/02/2015County. SSNY is desig- pose: to engage in any pose: Any lawful pur6TC-102376 nated as agent of the pose. lawful act.

LLC upon whom pro- VN-12/12-01/16/2016VN-11/14-12/19/2015cess against the LLC 6TC-103567 6TC-100851 may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process served upon it to IBME, LLC, P.O. Box 1923, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose of LLC: To engage in any lawful activity.

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CREAMERY, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY VN-11/28-01/02/2015on 11/20/15. Office: Es- 6TC-102447 sex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom pro- NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY cess against it may be served. SSNY shall mail COMPANY (LLC) Name: The Adirondack copy of process to the LLC, c/Ashlee K. Klein- Group IT Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization hammer, 931 Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville, filed with the Secretary NY 12944. Purpose: Any of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/17/2015, lawful purpose.

Office Location: Essex VN-12/12-01/16/2016County. The SSNY is 6TC-102943 designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: The Adirondack Group IT Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/17/2015, Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-11/21-12/26/20156TC-101680 THE TOWN OF LEWIS will be holding a special board meeting on December 28, 2015 at 7PM at the town hall for the purpose of the end of the year close out requirements.

Dave Blades Supervisor VN-12/19/15-1TC104583

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Your Home Away From Home, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/15. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 670, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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