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Irish Festival Woman steals coming to town playground funds

Northern ADK defeats Madrid-Waddington

Event to take place in Plattsburgh March 12 Local nabs over $50,000 from Saranac school

Solar campaign sees liftoff in Plattsburgh ANCA and Town of Plattsburgh team up to get residents and business owners to go solar

By Teah Dowling

to 20 percent installation discount.

“We hope to get as many participants as we can” said Town Supervisor Michael Cashman.

STATE-WIDE GOAL

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PLATTSBURGH — Imagine never having to pay an electric bill again.

The Town of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) recently announced the launching of Solarize the Adirondack Coast, a campaign designed to give residents and business owners of Clinton County and northern Essex County an opportunity to go solar at a discounted rate.

Town Planner Trevor Cole said once a company is hired, participants will receive not only a free assessment, but a 10

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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s NY-Sun Initiative launched in December 2014 The “solarize” campaigns kicked off in 2015 with the TriLakes, Canton and Akwesasne regions.

This second round of the solarize program, which also includes Ogdensburg, is supported by NYSERDA under the initiative.

NY-Sun aims to invest up to $1 billion in solar power through 2023 to significantly expand solar installations across the state.

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As part of the project, the town reached out to CV-TEC to see how students could become involved with the process.

Starting in summer, a number of students from the Electrical Design, Installation & Alternative Energy program might be able to be interns or temporary workers during the summer.

Cole said on the application, this arrangement is listed under preferred requirements. >> Story Continued | pg. 19

NCCI triumphs in battle toward accessibility

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ROUSES POINT — Almost 100 skaters plan to heat up the ice with fiery performance next week.

The North Country Skating Club’s 37th annual show, “Fire and Ice,” will take place March 12 and 13 at the Rouses Point Teah Civic Center showcasing 96 youth ages 3 Dowling to 18 from northern New York, Vermont Writer and Canada.

“It’s a great opportunity to support our local skaters,” said Rebecca Fredette, North Country Skating Club board president. “They’ve worked so hard.”

The pre-show of two soloists will kick off an half an hour before the main event, which is comprised of 11 solo performances and 13 group routines.

The soloists include Abbey Favro, Jessica Dandrow, Emma Fredette, Emma Gooley, Tara Lashway, Paige Letourneau, Kaylynn Stone, Morgan Woods, Lizzy Roberts and Aili and Saana Teittinen-Gordon.

The theme is centered around the songs played during the performance alongside colorful costumes of white and blue

“[Gov.] Cuomo is challenging us to explore different ways to be successful in our communities,” said Town of Plattsburgh Councilwoman Meg LeFevre. “Building relationships and finding common goals is where we start.”

Plattsburgh organization announces a New York statewide victory for people with disabilities

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For months, 96 local youth have been training for their upcoming performance “Fire and Ice.” The shows will take place March 12 and 13 at the Rouses Point Civic Center.

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PLATTSBURGH — The North Country Center for Independence emerged victorious last week in the accessibility battle with the Pyramid Management Group LLC. The company reached an agreement last month with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to remove barriers to common area access points at the mall and other shopping centers in the state, including Buffalo, Syracuse, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Queensbury, New Hartford, Albany, Poughkeepsie, West Nyack, Middletown and Watertown, according to a news release.

The investigation started after NCCI received a complaint at the end of 2012 from a person with disabilities who could no longer use the entrance to JCPenney since the curb cut was cemented over.

Robert Poulin, executive director of NCCI and an outspoken advocate for disability issues, said Target is a great example of accessibility because all access points are ramps. >> Story Continued | pg. 14

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Irish Festival coming to Plattsburgh Day-long event on March 12 will be filled with Irish-themed music, food, fun and plenty of drinks to wet your whistle

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Grab a pint and take out your Shillelagh because the first ever Irish Festival is coming to town.

The day-long event on March 12 will be filled with Irish-themed music, food, fun and, of course, plenty of drinks to wet your whistle.

Tom Frey of ADK Hard Cider and Elfs Farm Winery & Cider House plans to turn the Farmer’s Market into an Irish pub with tables, chairs and a bar stocked with local wines, beer and cider.

Blue Line Brewery of Saranac Lake will be providing the brews, while wines and cider will come out of Frey’s kitchen.

A new beverage Frey calls the “Irish Diplomacy” will make its grand debut.

“It’s a cider fermented with a dark beer sugar,” he said. “It will be very festive, just like the rest of the day.”

Green running gear and leprechaun hats are fair game for the Shamrock Shuffle 5K. The run/walk will begin 11 a.m. on Durkee Street, going through Bridge Street, Jay Street, Club Road and the US Oval.

This 5k is the last race of the Fleet Feet Frozen 5k Race Series.

“We’re really excited for it,” said Steve Peters, recreation superintendent for the city. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

In the center of the lot, there will be an Irish Village filled with Irish-themed games.

The Clinton County ARC will host a scavenger hunt and a bouncy house will be available.

Too young to drink?

Smooth Moves and First Weekends will provide free nonalcoholic Irish beverages, such as Irish coffee, while Stewart’s Shop will offer free mint cookie crumble and peanut butter pandemonium ice cream.

Entertainment is scheduled to be provided by the Champlain Valley Irish Dancers, who will move their feet on the stage first from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Plattsburgh Pipes & Drums will perform two sets at noon and 1 p.m.

The headlining performance by the Glengarry Bhoys — a Celtic rock group based in Glengarry, Ontario, Canada — will take place from 3 to 5 p.m.

This event is the second event in the Discover Plattsburgh Event Series — an effort by the City of Plattsburgh to introduce new and returning events to community members and visitors.

The city also launched Friends of Plattsburgh — a campaign focused toward local businesses — to assist with making the events successful.

With the help of participating businesses and nonprofits, Geddes hopes the series will continue and grow for years to come to give locals and visitors something to look forward to every year.

“There are plenty of things to do in Plattsburgh,” she said.

“This is our way to showcase everything we have to offer.”

The Irish Festival will take place in the Durkee Street parking lot March 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Geddes at 518-536-7458 or visit cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.

Day of race registration for the Shamrock Shuffle 5k will cost $15. All proceeds will go toward the Champlain Valley Irish Dancers. For more information, visit adirondackcoastevents.com.

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Here is Brett, an adoptable dog from Elmore SPCA...

Brett is a corgi/American staffordshire terrier mix. He’s tan and white. He’s 1 year old and weighs a little over 30 pounds.

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Brett is a wonderful dog who is looking for his forever home. He was saved from a high kill pound in Ohio who was scheduled to be euthanized in a high kill pound due to a lack of space. When Brett arrived he was a bit afraid when he was in the kennel; he reacted aggressively behind the cage door.

However, out of the cage he is very sweet and loving. He likes to play with his toys and enjoys cuddling. Brett is still very much a puppy and he really enjoys pleasing his people. Brett is super smart and enjoys learning new things. He sits and fetches! He is much better in his kennel and is learning that he doesn’t have to guard everything he owns. He has tried to engage positively with other dogs and we feel he would enjoy a home with another dog. Brett has barked at the cats he has seen at Elmore SPCA, but hasn’t shown any aggression towards them. Brett is a true sweet heart who only needs consistent and positive reinforcement to be the great canine companion he is meant to be. Brett is current on vaccinations, has tested negative for heart worm and is neutered. Come in and meet this dapper dog who is just adorable and who would love to become a part of your family.

Here is Oakley, an adoptable kitten from Elmore SPCA...

Oakley is a domestic short hair, white and grey kitty, who arrived Jan. 20 at less than 1 pound. She was 3 weeks old upon arrival and now she’s 9 to 10 weeks old.

Oakley and his sibling Bodhi were born to a sweet young mom who was an outdoor cat that was brought in by a concerned citizen. Oakley is very sweet and playful; like most kittens he likes to climb, jump and pounce all over his people and his play mates. He is an outgoing and courageous kitten that is very engaging and social. He would love to go to a home where there are other cats to play with and where he will get plenty of play time with his people. Oakleyi is current on age appropriate vaccinations, has tested negative for FeLV/ FIV and will be neutered when he is a bit older. Come in and meet this wonderfully lively and fun loving kitten. We would love for him to go home with his sibling Bodhi...

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City: Wear blue jeans for brain injury awareness City of Plattsburgh declares March as Brain Injury Awareness month

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh is seeking to raise awareness for brain injuries by declaring March Brain Injury Awareness month.

Toni Longshore, an injury specialist from the Family Advocacy, Counseling and Support Services, has been spearheading participation from local colleges, hospitals and municipalities.

“A brain injury is not a disease, but it is out there,” she said.

“It can happen to anyone.”

The Plattsburgh resident has been attempting to raise awareness for the Brain Injury Association of New York State throughout Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, St. Lawrence and Warren counties.

The association is a statewide nonprofit that provides advocacy and support to individuals with brain injuries under 22 and their family members.

Brain injuries can include strokes, exposure to toxic substances, oxygen deprivation, infectious disease and trauma.

According to the association’s website, more than 795,000 people have a stroke each year.

Traumatic brain injuries, on the other hand, occur after being subject to external physical force, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, assaults and sport-related injuries, including concussions.

Every 13 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains some type of traumatic brain injury; one of three adults 65 and older, falls each year, which is the leading cause of death for that age group.

Other bodily outcomes after a brain injury could include a change in behavioral or emotional functioning like depression, along with physical impairments that could be temporary or permanent.

City officials plan to participate in the association’s Blue Jeans for Brain Injury Day on March 23 by wearing blue jeans and posting a photo on the Brain Injury Awareness Facebook page.

“I think it’s important for us to promote certain causes,” Mayor James Calnon said. “It’s for the greater good.”

“Support for brain injuries and the association in general is extremely important,” said City Councilor Rachelle Armstrong.

Other participating groups include the New York State Association of Regional Councils, OneWorkSource in Plattsburgh, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, CVPH and the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

Longshore said she’ll be making herself available throughout this month for presentations and informational gatherings for people who would like to learn more about brain injuries.

“There could be people out there in the community who don’t know if they have a brain injury,” she said. “We want those people to recognize that we’re here and want to help them.”

Glen Clove Hospital, along with other hospitals throughout New York State, joined in Blue Jeans for Brain Injury Day last year. This year, a number of local organizations and municipalities will be participating.

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For assistance in locating services in the area, contact BIANYS at 1-800-444-6443. Visit bianys.org for more information.

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Strength in unity

o you think we’ll ever get our house in order?

The anger that so many of our fellow countryman feel today has grown out of the dissatisfaction and frustration of seeing the nation’s political parties so vehemently disjointed.

We are now witnessing the same behavior within the Republican party as those in the established inner circle attempt to derail candidates they find unsuitable.

And while the Republicans are in full destruct mode, the Democrats are becoming equally divided in what was expected to be an easy path to the nomination for Hillary Clinton.

Senator Sanders’ surprisingly successful socialist campaign, is “bernin’” the party while the DOJ continues their ever expanding investigation into Clinton’s past discretions with classified documents.

We’ve seen how this two party polarization can stifle political and economic growth in the country.

Just imagine the effect it will have when the same culture tears at the fabric inside the two established parties.

Infighting of this magnitude only serves to leave the country in an impotent state with nothing getting accomplished except further debt, dysfunction, anger and despair.

Our nation has always been able to rise above the petty disagreements and come together to accomplish great things, but in this environment there is no clear overwhelming choice that any majority can agree upon or support.

What no one seems willing to accept is we all lose when any of us lose. Respect and compromise is the only path to healing.

President Lincoln saw this clearly after the civil war despite it being an unpopular position at the time. He understood the nation needed to heal after the bitter fighting and the only solution was to forgive and unite under a common cause. Sadly his life was taken before he could enact his plans. Yet he stands today as one of our nation’s greatest presidents.

We must recognize and respect this great melting pot of ideas and people we call home and find solutions that respect the will of all her people, not just those lucky enough to be in power at the moment.

Our strength is only evident when it is focused on the common good and right now it’s anything but.

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Taking in refugees will be good for the Adirondack Park

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he world can be a dark place. Unless you’ve been living under a rock — which is actually a legitimate lifestyle here in the Adirondack Park — you’ve likely caught a whiff of the uncertainty that continues to grip the nation.

An autocratic renegade real estate developer is poisoning the well of reasonable discourse with his brand of pugnacious faux-populism.

The situation across the political aisle is equally odorous, with voters forced to choose between a socialist who wants to remake our political system and a craven opportunist who is allergic to the truth.

Flint, Michigan is embroiled in a deadly water crisis stemming from profound government malfeasance. Zika, a new mosquito-borne virus, is threatening to become the new ebola, while storm clouds continue to gather over the global economy.

It’s times like this when we could all use some good news.

That’s why we’re so heartened by the efforts of a local group of civic leaders to turn on the light.

This winter, a collective of religious institutions, nonprofits and other citizens assembled to discuss a burning question: How can we open ourselves up to refugees in a hostile political environment?

The group, now known as the North Country Refugee Collaboration Project, met at the Keene Valley Congregational Church on a late-January evening — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — and emerged three hours later brimming with ideas: “It is clear that we see a need and want to respond right now,” said a memo issued after the meeting. “We want to capture that energy and commitment, and continue to see it grow and expand to other groups (secular, governmental and faith-based) in our area.”

The report mapped out a blueprint for moving forward, designating goals, timelines and point people for each task.

This is wonderful news for many reasons, namely because this group is acting as our collective moral compass.

We live under a growing shadow of ugliness.

One of the key goals of the Islamic State is for the United States to alienate, marginalize and denigrate Muslim populations. This, they hope, will aid in their recruitment efforts.

We saw this in the aftermath of the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, where our politicians — including several of our state and federal representatives — tripped over themselves to put the brakes on federal immigration programs.

Spiked with inflammatory and fearful language, this was partisan hackery at its worst.

Refugees, especially those from war-torn regions like Syria, are already the most severely scrutinized group to enter the country.

Terrorist attacks on American soil, for the most part, have been carried out not by refugees, by naturalized citizens or those carrying student visas.

(And that’s to say nothing of the toxicity being spewed by Donald Trump — “Who’s going to pay for the wall? They are!” — when it comes to our amigos to the south.)

While last fall’s attacks by Islamic militants have largely faded into the

rearview, America continues to be at a crossroads.

An estimated 4 million Syrians are trying to leave the country.

Of those, only an infinitesimal number will eventually make it to American soil. This year, President Obama has recommended accepting 85,000 (and 100,000 in 2017). While the number has already proven to be fodder for critics, it’s a drop in the bucket when compared to the 4.2 million immigrants who are already in the country.

We hope some of these Syrians will find their way here.

Taking in refugees is good for America — and in particular, the Adirondack Park — for a few simple common sense reasons.

The first is jobs. One of the most chief complaints we hear from the North Country business community is the lack of a dependable workforce. From small businesses to large employers to the region’s leading nonprofits, the refrain is simple: It’s tough to fill low-paying slots with good, reliable help.

For many, the choice is simple: Why work when you can collect benefits?

Immigrants don’t share that mindset.

Schools. Combatting the demographic decline remains one of the region’s most vexing problems. When it comes to the public school landscape, we’re in a new era of permanent austerity where discussion is punctuated by buzzwords like mergers, shared services and consolidation — not growth, prosperity and expansion. Old timers fondly talk of a working family in each house. We can have that again.

Diversity. At 96 percent white, we’re a homogenous bunch that does not resemble the shifting demographics of the country (the remaining four percent are prison inmates). This really puts us at a disadvantage, especially our kids, who aren’t exposed to the benefits of a multicultural tapestry, from learning new traditions, enjoying culinary experiences or simply expanding their intellectual universe.

We’re not naive.

The international press is rife with reports of refugees who have refused to assimilate in communities that are also ill-equipped to handle the influx, be it through nativist attitudes, a lack of housing and educational infrastructure or whatever else.

But unlike the European Union, we’re a single country that has the immigrant experience etched into our national consciousness. We did, and continue to, rely on newcomers to maintain a vibrant economy and colorful cultural landscape.

The North Country Refugee Collaboration Project is clearly in its embryonic stages. They face a long road ahead. But it pales in comparison to the horrors from which Syrians are fleeing: Rape. Torture. Murder.

This group is doing a good thing, offering a flicker of hope in this era of domestic and international uncertainty.

We support their mission.

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BeautifulÊ work,Ê EssexÊ CountyÊ DPW! TimberÊ crimeÊ isÊ realÊ &Ê needsÊ toÊ stop!

To the Editor: I would like to express my gratitude to the Essex County DPW and any coordinating agencies who worked to improve the sitelines and shoulder visibility on Lake Shore Road in Essex and Westport.

There are many people who bike, walk and jog (not to mention drive) on the stretch of road just south of the hamlet and the work these crews did helps to make this beautiful stretch of roadway along the shoreline much safer.

I always hate to see trees cut down, but these crews did so in a very responsible and aesthetically pleasing way. Thanks for maintaining this stretch of roadway and for keeping those who use it safe.

Ken Hughes Essex

ThankÊ youÊ AmericanÊ LegionÊ forÊ yourÊ work

To the Editor: My deepest thanks to Danny Kaifetz and the American Legion 1619, who organized and sponsored the Hepatitis C testing for veterans of the North Country this past weekend in Morrisonville. There was an amazing turn out of veterans for this free testing. This testing is very new, with a recent awareness of exposure of Hepatitis C for those who served from 1964-1991, possibly exposed through the use of air-driven inoculation guns. American Legion Post 1619 just raised the bar for the entire country. The total for 36 hours was 401 veterans tested and 97 percent were Vietnam era, 1964-1975.

American service men and women who served in Vietnam experienced, many for the first time in 45 years, the knowledge that someone cared about them, someone had their backs, and someone was there to make sure they would never be neglected again. The 11 nurses and medical team from CVPH who volunteered were amazed at the gratitude the veterans showed.

As Army veterans ourselves, my husband and I were honored to be a part of this testing.

Kathy Derrick US Army 1985-2005 Peru

MiraclesÊ doÊ happen To the Editor: A miracle happened in Morrisonville, New York on Feb. 26 and 27 in this tiny hamlet of 1,575 residents. Fountain Brothers American Legion Post #1619: Rand Hill Road, led by Danny Kaifetz, began a process which may well be the first of its kind in the state — remembering the forgotten veterans of the Vietnam era.

Post 1619 funded and began testing these veterans for Hep-C, a disease which they received without their knowledge because the military used a device that transferred blood from one person to another during innoculations, a disease that can lay dormant for 30 to 40 years before it rears its ugly head.

Many veterans did not know about this until Post 1619 began this drive to notify as many veterans as possible, receiving help and cooperation from many community organizations and media outlets which proved to be invaluable.

This journey started back in December 2015 as Post 1619 held their first meeting to organize the process of getting these veterans tested. It was not an easy task, there were many hurdles to overcome, but the committee was diligent and overcame them. You will read more about this in other letters, praising the many, many unselfish, unsung heroes who participated in the process. God bless them.

It is my fervent hope that the work started by Post 1619 to save our veterans will be carried on by other organizations. Our veterans deserve nothing but the best.

Joe DeMarco WWII Veteran Keeseville

To the Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the public that there are people and corporations out there trespassing on your land and stealing the timber and trees for their own profit. Timber theft is one of the largest types of theft on this planet.

This information is a first-hand account that happened to me.

I am a forest land owner in the Champlain Valley area of the Adirondacks that has worked an honest job and saved my money to buy a large piece of timber land so that I have a place to enjoy my constitutional rights and liberties peacefully.

I have a small sawmill and woodworking tools that afford me to build so many things whenever I want for whatever I or others might need. The use of my trees and timber are very dear and priceless to me and I protect the forest that I pay taxes on for the future of my family, friends and wildlife in a time when these great mountains are being stripped of their timber resources.

Almost nine years ago, Lyme Timber Company, which is a bordering land owner, and Upland Forestry, which works with and for them, trespassed on my property and clear cut almost four acres of my trees.

They painted a new border line into my forest and then cut the existing line that was there to hide any evidence. The line they painted went into the forest and just stopped without connecting to any other border anywhere. I was there on site just after the logging began. They started by telling me that it wasn’t my land even thought I had a surveyed deed in hand. It took me almost two years to have my land resurveyed, have a timber cruise performed and find an attorney to help me.

In that time, I found three other victims that the same companies did this to at that recent time. This not being enough, they then tried to say that this area of land wasn’t mine to the point of fighting me in court for almost three years on whether it really was my land or not and all this time their evidence was a handdrawn map from 1963 done on a scratch paper with a pencil.

So many years have gone by since I started this fight and I have been surprised endlessly on how many road blocks can be throne into take up time in hopes that the victim of this crime will give up and go away. I have been winning these battles I have been faced with because I will not give into these criminals.

Please, if someone has trespassed on your property and taken your trees, it is worth it to report these people and stop this crime. You have a lot of rights, call a Forest Ranger and an attorney within three years of it happening. I wish the best of luck to any victim of this crime.

James Paul Backus Ticonderoga

AddressingÊ theÊ addictionÊ epidemic

To the Editor: While the addition of drug and alcohol detoxification facilities in the University of Vermont Health Care Network is a big step in addressing severe addiction disorders medically, another step and perhaps of equal importance in addressing the addiction epidemic would be to explore an answer to the following question: Who in state licensed agencies, that provide face to face [individual and group] counseling for people with an addiction disorder are performing tasks, covered by professional licenses?

A brief and partial answer to this question: In 2012, the New York State Education Department Office of Professions began to explore the answer to this question by asking several New York State, NYS, Departments that is, NYS Office of Mental Health, NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services and the NYS Department of Family and Children Services, to conduct a survey of their nonprofit providers and the tasks their employees perform. The survey results began the process of identifying by title those individuals performing tasks covered by licenses such as diagnosis, psychotherapy (talk therapy) and treatment planning.

While state licensed facilities may meet the regulatory requirements of “treatment”, a closer look by the consumer may shed some light on who actually provides face to face “treatment” for those with an addiction disorder to include those with co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, PTSD etc. While the old Minnesota Model [1950] of addiction treatment stresses personal recovery and AA attendance, newer models of “treatment” have been identified and are readily available from professionals who obtain licensure in their respective fields of study, by completing an academic program, practicum and internship.

Nancy Dawson, CASAC, LMHC

OBITUARIES

LynÊ RossÊ Lobdell WESTPORT — Lyn Ross Lobdell, 73, of Westport, NY and The Villages, FL passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lyn was born in Elizabethtown, NY on November 29, 1942 to Keeton B. and Lillian Sayre Lobdell.

Lyn graduated from Westport Central School in 1961, attended Cornell University and was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967. He joined the New York State Police in 1967 and retired in 1998 as the Technical Sergeant in charge of the Troop “B” Communications Section. Lyn was a member of 4-H and he served on the Essex County Fair Board for over 40 years as secretary/treasurer for most of that time. He also served as secretary/treasurer of the Adirondack Chapter of the Association of Former New York State Troopers and the Retired Police and Fireman’s Club of the Villages. He was also a member of the Florida Association of Retired Troopers/NY. Lyn sponsored and served as Webmaster of most of these clubs. He also helped organize several class reunions and maintained an alumni list.

He was of the Protestant faith.

As a young man, Lyn joined Wadhams Grange and later Whallonsburg and Westville Granges as well as Essex and Franklin County Pomona Granges, New York State and National Granges. He served in several capacities, was an officer of the New York State Grange and on the State Grange Museum Board. He was also a member of the Westport Chamber of Commerce.

Lyn enjoyed traveling having visited all 50 states, attending state and county fairs, watching NASCAR races and playing dominoes.

Survivors include his long-time fiance´ Rosanna Clark of Westville, NY; mother Lillian Lobdell; son Keith, daughter-in-law Jill (Edde); grandchildren Malynda, Lawrence and Ella Lobdell all of Westport, NY. Lyn is also survived by Rosanna’s sons and daughters-in-law Tony and Patty Clark of Malone, NY; Allan and Michelle Clark of Fort Covington, NY; grandchildren Jamie, Corey and Cheyenne Clark; four great grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father Keeton in 1998.

Donations may be made to the Ballard Park Foundation Westport Veterans Memorial or the New York State Trooper Foundation.

The New York calling hours will be held Sunday, March 6, at the Marvin-Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will take place at the Westport Federated Church Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Westville.

A memorial service will be held in Florida at a later date arranged by Beyers Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Marvin and Heald Funeral Home, Elizabethtown.

Little Bits Hand over the TP Gordie Little

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’m on a roll. Up or down?

Inside or outside? Those are the questions for today.

Trivia, you say? Not so trivial for many. I’m referring to the toilet paper. I was somewhat amazed to learn that people are often adamant about those kinds of choices. It came up on my social media pages and, before that day was finished, there were hundreds of responses.

Like everything else in my life, I was in the minority. Kaye taught me long ago to place the toilet tissue in such a way that it unrolls from the inside. That’s the way you’ll find it next to all our commodes. Except for last week. She went in to use the facility and found it installed the opposite way. Of course I was accused. I would usually accept full responsibility, but not this time. I refused to be the culprit.

Obviously, a guest had done it.

Should we call the gendarmes?

Should we place them up for public ridicule? Nope. We just changed the roll around. It was of no real consequence to me.

It’s one of those things I notice in public restrooms and private homes. However, I would never deign to argue that one way is right and the other, wrong. And, I would likewise not change the roll around anyplace except for here at our home.

Kaye and I chuckled at the myriad responses on the social site. Of course, I contributed my nickel’s worth and people scoffed.

One close friend said (tongue in cheek, I hope) that she could never visit us here unless we agreed to flip the roll for the duration of her stay.

How long has this controversy raged? Is there a legitimate reason for doing it one way or the other? I’ve conducted my informal Gordie Little surveys for far less vital quests. Yes, I actually did some research on this one. I’ve spoken with psychologists and sociologists and read their august treatises. I have learned that the over and under thing is discussed as an integral part of class work for undergraduates in more than one institution. Tens of thousands of words have been written on the subject ever since Thomas Crapper first did his business (so to speak).

Remember Ann Landers? She broached the subject during her heyday and reportedly got over 15,000 responses--most ever for anything in her columns. From everything I’ve read and seen, the majority of you prefer “over” by up to 70-percent. Some couples have argued so long and hard that they have installed “his” and “hers” dispensers side by side.

One guy even invented a special roll holder you can swivel to satisfy your personal preference.

If you think this column is a bit over the top, chalk it up to my version of levity and please don’t let your marriage suffer because of it.

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

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Friday: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Italian buffet (vegetarian-friendly) includes: spaghetti with variety of sauces, baked ziti, broccoli alfredo, parmesean crusted chicken, tossed salad, bread & butter, variety of Italian pastries & cookies. $10 with cash bar available.

Proceeds support the SNIP, Spay & Neuter program.

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See the NHL stars of tomorrow play the first regular season hockey game in Lake Placid history! This will be an epic ECHL matchup! Group tickets: $14 per ticket.

Group packages can be arranged and purchased through the Adirondack Thunder front office. Become part of this historical experience!

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ST. PATRICK’S MAR. DINNER@ST. 13 Sun. ELIZABETH’S PARISH HALL, ELIZABETHTOWN. Sunday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Menu includes: corned beef, ham, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bread, milk, coffee, tea and gingerbread.

Adults $12, under 12 $5.

Takeouts available.

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Saturday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

People will visit different rooms with different events leading up to Easter.

People need to sign up for tour.

Free for all!

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EYE ON THE ARTS

“Don’t you ever get the feeling that all your life is going by and you’re not taking advantage of it?”

Ernest Hemingway posed this question in 1926 and it is still relevant today. We only live once. We know this. Despite this pervasive knowledge, it’s still easy to get distracted from this simple fact of life. We get distracted by work and personal finances. We obsess over obligation and responsibility. These are all valid concerns, but there is something that is often lost in this chaotic mix: time spent simply enjoying life... time spent taking advantage of our time on this earth.

This week I have a few suggestions – as I always do – on ways to stop and smell the flowers.

Here are a few exciting events happening around the North Country this week.

The Wand’ring Minstrels will perform “The Pirates of Penzance” and more Gilbert & Sullivan Players Favorites at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh on March 12. “The Pirates of Penzance,” or “The Slave of Duty,” was first performed at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on Dec. 31, 1879. It was the only Gilbert & Sullivan operetta to have its world premiere in the United States and it has remained popular ever since. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, will be performed in its original format; featuring rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. For more info, call the Strand box office at 518-563-1604.

The Courthouse Gallery in Lake George will display work by Susan Meyer beginning on March 12. Meyer, who is a renowned artist and sculptor, creates fascinating mash-ups of architecture and landscape. The exhibit, titled “Formation Proposal,” collects pieces that “combine sculptural elements to create fantastical, sci-fi environments … and explore landscape and architecture as embodiments of, and catalysts for, our desires and aspirations” says Meyer. The opening reception will go from 4 to 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. After the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display until April 15.

This month, the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls will host a two-part series on figure drawing, the art form that focuses on the human form. Attendees will be working with a live model in the Art Studio at The Hyde. The first class, “Figure Drawing,” is scheduled for March 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. The second, “Figure Painting,” for March 19. Registration is $40 for one class, or $70 for both. To register, contact Colette Broestler at 518-792-1761, ext. 310. Or email adminassist@hydecollection.org.

Partnering with 98.9 WOKO and the Big Change Roundup, the Mineville VFW will present a concert by country singers Joe McGinness and Jamie Lee Thurston on March 12. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m.

On March 19, the Slam Allen Band will perform at the Champlain Wine Company in Plattsburgh. The concert is part of the new “Plattsburgh Blues & Jazz” series produced by photographer Laura Carbone. The show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

The Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls will host historian and singer Tisha Dolton on March 15. As part of Women’s History Month, Dolton will lead a discussion on music that helped to first shape the feminist movement. A sing-a-long will follow featuring topics that range from suffrage to birth control. The event will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 518-792-6508.

The Champlain Valley Film Series will present “Bridge of Spies” at Whallonsburg’s Grange Hall on March 12. Starring Tom Hanks, “Bridge of Spies” brings to life a Cold War spy thriller based on true events. Following the movie special guest Beth Amorosi, who is the granddaughter of the real-life hero of the film, will autograph copies of her grandfather’s memoir, “Strangers on a Bridge.” This showing is for one night only, and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for minors. For more information on this The Courthouse Gallery in Lake George will display work by Susan Meyer beginning March 12.

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The Ticonderoga Historical Society will present the opening of “A Terrible Beauty” on March 18. The exhibit reveals how Irish-Americans in Ticonderoga, the Adirondack region and New York State provided support for Irish independence and the subsequent creation of the Irish Free State.

The opening reception will begin at 7 p.m. The event is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Historical Society at 518-585-7868 or visit ticonderogahistoricalsociety.org.

On March 12, The ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will host a Van Gogh themed acrylic painting class.

The class will be lead by Alyssa Hart. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. The event will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $35, and include all supplies.

As part of their “Off the Bus” tour, Lucid will perform at Smoke Signals in Lake Placid on March 17. Following this tour, which will later make stops in Burlington, Stratton and Plattsburgh, the Plattsburgh-based sextet will be taking a hiatus from touring for the first time since their formation in 2004. Their show at Smoke Signals will start at 9 p.m. For more info, call 518-523-2271.

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From Sunrise to Sundown

Rep. Stefanik rolls out 2016 Congressional Art Competition GLENS FALLS — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has announced the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 21st district. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 21st District.

“The North Country is home to many gifted students and the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to showcase their talents,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Last year we received over 50 amazing entries from all parts of the district and I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions. The winner of this competition will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year where it will be seen by visitors from around the world.”

Artwork entered in the contest must be original in execution, may be up to 28 inches by 28 inches, 4 inches in depth and cannot weigh more than 15 pounds. The artwork may be: • Paintings - including oil, acrylics and watercolor • Drawings - including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers • Collage (must be 2 dimensional) • Prints - including lithographs, silkscreen and block prints • Mixed Media – use of two or more mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor • Computer Generated Art • Photography Art submissions along with a Congressional release form must be submitted to one of Congresswoman Stefanik’s district office locations no later than April 22. Application materials can be found at stefanik.house.gov.

Student artists wanted for expo PLATTSBURGH — The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host its Annual High School & Middle School Exhibition this April and is looking for student artists. This year’s exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on April 1st and run through April 30th 2016 with the opening reception on Friday, April 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Homeschooling parents and local art teachers in Essex, Clinton and Franklin counties are invited to submit their students’ works in this juried show. The HS/MS Exhibition features work from local students in 6th through 12th grades.

Awards will be given to students winning first, second, and third places in the media categories of drawing, painting, sculpture (3D), ceramics, mixed media (2D), photography, graphic design and printmaking.

Artwork drop-off dates for teachers start on March 18 until March 25 and entries must be registered before this deadline. Interested homeschooling parents and local art teachers are encouraged to review the submission guidelines at www.strandcenter.org under Exhibitions and Upcoming for details. Contact The Strand Gallery Coordinator to register at gallery@plattsburgharts.org or by calling 518-563-1604.

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Out of Reach

Jokes and Riddles

Rainbows are often depicted with a pot of gold at the end. If you have ever tried to follow a rainbow in the sky, however, you know that it is impossible to find the end. That’s because rainbows are simply reflections of the sun’s rays in raindrops.

The ends of a rainbow may look like they are on earth, but they’re really not. This may be one of the reasons leprechauns are known to hide their gold at the end of a rainbow.

According to an Irish legend, any leprechaun caught by a human must tell where they have hidden their pot of gold. As long as they have put their gold at the end of a rainbow, which humans cannot find, their gold will be safe!

Q: What is a catÕ s favorite color?

A: Purrple, of course!

A: An angry shamrock.

Name That Color Each of the following is a color on the rainbow. Fill in the blanks to name that color.

1)

G __ E __ __

2)

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3)

Y E __ __ O __

4)

O __ A __ G __

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6)

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Answers: 1) Green, 2) Blue, 3) Yellow, 4) Orange, 5) Violet, 6) Red, 7) Indigo

WhatÊ RhymesÊ withÊ Gold?

List 10 words that rhyme with “gold.”

1.________________ 2.________________ 3.________________ 4.________________ 5.________________ 6.________________ 7.________________ 8.________________ 9.________________ 10.________________

Fact or Fiction?

Color Combo

Ê Challenge

As Easter gets closer, kids everywhere will be coloring eggs. While some will turn to egg coloring kits, others will use food coloring.

Whatever method you use, you may want to know something about color mixing, especially if you plan to decorate your eggs with paint.

Here are some questions about color combinations. How many can you answer correctly?

1) Red and purple make orange. Fact or Fiction?

2) Blue and red make purple. Fact or Fiction?

3) Black and red make pink. Fact or Fiction?

4) Blue and yellow make green. Fact or Fiction?

5) Green and white make gray. Fact or Fiction?

6) Red and green make brown. Fact or Fiction?

7) Green and black make dark green. Fact or Fiction?

8) Purple and black make lavender. Fact or Fiction?

9) Red and brown make maroon. Fact or Fiction?

10) Brown and white make tan. Fact or Fiction?

Answers: 1) Fiction, red and yellow make orange, 2) Fact, 3) Fiction, white and red make pink, 4) Fact, 5) Fiction, black and white make gray, 6) Fact, 7) Fact, 8) Fiction, purple and white make lavender, 9) Fiction, red and black make maroon, 10) Fact

Q: What is green and red all over?

Some answers: bold, cold, fold, hold, holed, mold, old, polled, rolled, scold, sold, told

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“All places should be making their establishments more accessible,” he said.

“We will do the best we can to resolve and change these issues.”

Initially, Poulin met with mall leaders and Town of Plattsburgh code enforcement officials to try to resolve the matter locally.

Poulin said when those efforts failed, NCCI filed a complaint with the attorney general in February 2013, in which they reached an agreement.

AGREEMENT TERMS The agreement requires Pyramid to fix all of the accessibility issues identified in the investigation.

The corporation will be responsible to hire an accessibility expert to oversee and report on those changes within the three-year plan. Reports on all accessibility complaints and changes are required to be made to the attorney general twice a year in March and September.

According to the release, all of the affected malls will be required to create policies for mall management and businesses renting retail space to certify that all parties will comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

ADA training to key employees will also be required, along with $160,000 to the attorney general for the costs of the investigation.

Champlain Centre Mall officials declined to comment. Pyramid Management Group LLC could not be reached by this time this story went to print on Tuesday morning.

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burgh Public Library, which was completed a month before the audit.

The Clinton County Government Center added handicap accessible bathrooms on the first floor.

City Hall started their renovations a month after the audit to repaint the parking lot, change the walkway, fix the handrails, change all the doors, install a handicap bathroom and start a city-wide analysis.

The Town of Plattsburgh, Poulin said, has followed the ADA regulations and guidelines to the best of its ability.

Poulin said he’s unsure of how many people in Plattsburgh have disabilities.

However, he said 17 to 18 percent of residents in Clinton County are disabled.

“All of this came down to people in our community being upset and taking action,” Poulin said. “It’s their victory.”

MAKING PLATTSBURGH ACCESSIBLE This accessibility victory became possible after a disabled person made a complaint to NCCI about not being able to access a JCPenny entrance due to cementation over curb cuts.

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ETS, Inc. attends national forum

PLATTSBURGH — ETS, Inc. continued its efforts to stay on top of industry trends last week by attending Executive Forum North America in Phoenix, AZ Monday, Feb. 22 through Feb. 25.

This year, the prestigious event celebrated its 25th anniversary. Geared towards staffing leaders, the conference aimed to share best practices, trends and information on new technology that will inspire firms to take their business to the next level.

Deb Cleary, President/ CEO of ETS, Inc. said, “Each year we look forward to the Executive Forum. It allows us to connect not only with our peers, but with innovators and industry thought leaders.”

For more information on ETS, Inc. visit etsjobs.com.

For more information on Executive Forum North American visit staffingindustry. com/Events/Conferences.

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to yellow and red.

The songs, Fredette said, are a surprise.

The North Country Skating Club’s season started in midOctober. Participants learned basic figure skating skills from spinning to jumping. Club objectives are to provide a fun and safe skating experience for students of any skill level and teach them the correct technique of the simple basic elements.

The season sessions take place on Mondays and Fridays at the ice skating arena in the Rouses Point Civic Center.

Instruction starts at the beginners snowplow level. If successful, skaters will move up to basic, freestyle and then advanced.

Besides promoting health and physical fitness, Fredette said, “this club gives us an opportunity to offer local youth a fun activity during the winter months.”

For more information about the performance or how to become a member, email ncskatingclub@yahoo.com.

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Lady Bobcats earn second shot at final four

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PLATTSBURGH — In a matchup where offense was no where near the name of the game, the Northern Adirondack Lady Bobcats used an 11-6 run in the third quarter to give them the breathing space they would need to defeat MadridWaddington and return to the NYSPHSAA Class C Final Four.

“It was a little ugly, but we played very well on defense,” Bobcat head coach Chris Brooks said. “Our defence carried us through. Our defense was our best offense today.”

Taylor Durnin led a Bobcat attack, slowed by pressure from Madrid-Waddington, with 10 points.

I think it was an awesome team effort,” Durnin said. “Everyone played hard. We got into some slumps but we worked hard to get out of them.”

Durnin was the only player from either team to hit doubledigits, as the Bobcat offense held Madrid to under 10 points in each of the four quarters.

Paige Chilton and Danya Burl each scored 7 points in the win, while Julianna Gardner scored 4 points and Emily Peryea 2.

The win propelled the Bobcats back to Hudson Valley College, where they will seek to earn one more win after making it to the state championship game a season ago.

We have to go to every practice with our three H’s — Hustle, Heart and Hardwork,” Durnin said. “I hope we can repeat what we did last year and be state champs this year.”

“We have to go to practice, work hard and stay in shape and go down and do what we’ve been doing all year and win,” Brooks said.

RIGHT: Taylor Durnin splits a pair of defenders as the NAC star scored 10 points in helping to lead the Lady Bobcats to the Class C Final Four. The third ranked Bobcats will now look to return to the state championship game as they take on sixth ranked South Seneca Saturday, March 12.

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NorthernÊ AdirondackÊ Ê Ê Ê LadyÊ BobcatsÊ (19-4) No. 5 10 11 12 14 15 21 23 25 31 42

Name Danya Burl Taylor Durnin Rachel King Julianna Gardner Jennifer Noel Victoria Paiser Emily Peryea Avery Lambert Brittney Gilmore Paige Chilton Brittney Lavalley

Head coach: Chris Brooks Assistant: Courtney Drown

Pos. G G/F G F G F G/F G G F F/C

Grade 11 12 12 11 11 12 9 10 10 10 10

NYPHSAA Class C Girls Basketball Final Four Saturday, March 12 Hudson Valley Community College Game 1 #6 South Seneca v. #3 Northern Adirondack 12:30 p.m.

Game 2 #1 Cooperstown v. #7 Pine Plains 2:15 p.m.

Championship Game Sunday, March 13 11:45 a.m.

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Eagles fall to Lake Placid in sectional hockey final

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PLATTSBURGH — The Lake Placid boys varsity hockey team is looking to head back to the final four after early scoring and timely defense led the Blue Bombers to the Section VII title with a 3-2 win over Beekmantown March 1.

The final obstacle to allow the Bombers to shuffle of to Buffalo is Queensbury, the perennial Section II champ.

“We’re looking good so far and we just need to keep going 100 percent in practice,” said Bombers goalie Kamm Cassidy, who made 26 saves in the win.

Coach Butch Martin said jumping out to an early lead is something he has preached to the team throughout the season, which worked against the Eagles and he hopes will work again against Queensbury.

“We love that,” Martin said. “That is what we have been doing in some of our bigger games because we know if we can get out in front like that, we can hold it.”

Evan Damp opened the scoring for the Bombers in the first period off an assist by Chris Williams, who was named the CVAC MVP after the contest.

Williams along with Kevin Geesler then set up Ryan Kane for the second goal before scoring himself, taking a Geesler pass near the Beekmantown blue line and sneaking the puck in.

“I went backhand, forehand when I took the shot and (Keller Kowalowski) kind of pinned it,” Williams said. “I waited and waited, the puck dropped and the light went on. I was pretty surprised it went in, actually.”

While not recording a point, Martin said a key in the offense was the move of senior Noah Mohr up from defense.

“We made a move a couple weeks ago moving Noah Mohr up to the wing with Chris to get some pressure off him,” he said. “Noah is a little stronger and a little more seasoned and he can get up there and work off Chris.”

“Beekmantown is a great team and we know they can score fast so getting the first couple of goals was great for our gameplan so we can dictate the play and we did not have to come back and they could hold us off,” Williams added.

From that point, it was up to Cassidy to keep the Eagles at bay as the Bombers allowed one goal in each of the remaining two periods, but denied the Eagles in the closing minutes.

“They worked hard and got pucks back in the zone,” Martin said. “Everyone played hard and no one left anything out on the ice tonight. Kamm was solid as a rock. A lot of times he was getting crowded and got frustrated a couple times, but he was able to compose himself and be as strong as he was all year long.”

“We just had to gather our team and make sure we could come back and focus on putting more goals in the net,” Cassidy said. “It’s great. It didn’t just come from one guy. Everyone was going 100 percent and it was great to see.”

Josh McCauley and Christian Wawrzynski scored for the Eagles, while Beekmantown’s Natha Hebert cuts in toward goal against Lake Placid in the Section VII title game March 1.

Kowaloski made 32 saves in net.

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Creel study, celebration of wild trout The 2016 Trout Power event will be held at Great Camp Sagamore in Raquette Lake on Father’s Day Weekend, June 16-19.

This event will be for catch-and-release anglers and conservationists to assist in a 2-day creel study and 3-day celebration of wild trout and historic conservation and protection.

Anglers will choose from over 10 miles of secluded and rarely-fished sections of the South Inlet watershed to fish. Anglers will receive training on how to catch, photograph, and record their catch during a weekend-long data collection survey of wild fish.

Participants will stay at Sagamore and enjoy myriad activities over the weekend, including tours, seminars, slide shows, and live folk music, while enjoying craft beer courtesy of the Adirondack Brewery in Lake George. Scientific Study of the data will be done through a collaboration between Trout Power,

Trout Unlimited and the New York State Museum. The event runs from check-in on Thursday afternoon until departure late Sunday morning.

In the late 1800s, Dr. Arpad Gerster chronicled the terrific fishing that he found along the South Inlet of Raqueete Lake, in his Notes Collected in the Adirondacks. Yet within a century, this ecosystem had been adversely affected by acid rain, and fishing in the area was damaged by water ph levels of 5.0 and less. Today, the ph levels have returned to historical norms and both aquatic insects and wild brook trout populations are beginning to rebound as well, making this stream one of the great comeback stories of natural restoration. This event will collect information and data on the ecosystem in an effort to protect and preserve the watershed under the already-existing Special Management Area designation that surrounds Great

DEC seeks assistance in locating black bear dens This winter, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wildlife biologists are seeking the public’s help to learn about new black bear dens throughout New York. As part of DEC’s ongoing monitoring of black bears in New York, wildlife biologists routinely check on black bears during the winter den season. The bears may be fitted with a radio collar to help biologists track the bears’ activities throughout the rest of the year and to relocate dens in subsequent years for monitoring cub production, condition, and survival.

“There is great value in having resident participation for this type of wildlife research,” said DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos. “DEC’s wildlife biologists use public feedback from these studies as a guidance measure for future wildlife management and planning efforts. I encourage anyone that encounters a bear den to follow our safety instructions and reach out to their local DEC office for reporting.”

Bears may den in a rock crevice, tree cavity, or under heavy brush or fallen tree.

Since female bears generally give birth sometime in January or early February, a highpitched squeal from the cubs may be audible if you are near a den. If anyone finds a bear den, DEC strongly urges the public to not approach or disturb the den, but simply to note the location and move away from the den site.

DEC requests that anyone locating a bear den to contact their local DEC Wildlife office (www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html) with specifics about the den location, including GPS coordinates if possible.

More information about black bears in New York is available at http://www.dec. ny.gov/animals/6960.html.

Windfall Strain native brook trout Camp Sagamore, once the summer retreat of the Alfred Vanderbilt family, and now a National Historic Landmark.

Trout Power is a registered trademark of JP Ross & Company llc, and is an initiative to change the world by honoring clean water not by its’ clarity, but by the wild trout that live in it.

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Men charged in poaching case New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) charged two Washington County men with numerous hunting related violations and misdemeanors after discovering a collection of deer heads and hundreds of pounds of venison in their possession, the DEC announced today. The incident stemmed from an anonymous complaint ECOs received on December 30, 2015. ECOs Matthew Krug and Steve Gonyea investigated the complaint on January 1, 2016 when they visited a residence in Greenwich to conduct an interview.

Through their investigation, the ECOs observed eight antlered white-tailed deer heads next to the garage as they walked up to the front door. After being interviewed, Brian Manney, 50, of Greenwich, provided a written statement admitting to shooting all eight bucks with a .308 rifle during the regular big game season. ECOs seized the deer heads and more than 200 pounds of venison. Manney was issued tickets for seven counts each of illegal taking of a deer (a misde-

meanor), failure to report taking a deer (a violation) and failure to tag the deer (a violation).

Manney plead guilty to all charges in Greenwich Town Court and agreed to a settlement, which included $3,800 in fines.

Further investigation resulted in ECOs charging Manney’s friend, Neil Peterson, 49, of Schuylerville, a convicted felon, with criminal possession of a weapon (a misdemeanor), illegal taking of a deer (a misdemeanor) and failure to report taking a deer (a violation). ECOs seized another illegally taken head of an eight point white-tail deer and two muzzleloaders.

Peterson is scheduled to appear before Greenwich Town Court on March 14. He faces penalties of no less than $500 and up to one year in jail for criminal possession of a weapon. He also faces total maximum penalties of up to $750 and one year in jail for illegal taking of deer and up to $250 and seven days in jail for failure to report a deer.

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State awards funds for new Champlain medical center Hudson Headwaters nets $3 million in funds to replace their health center in Champlain CHAMPLAIN — Hudson Headwaters Health Network received $2,977,003 in state funding last week to help replace its health center in Champlain.

The state grant is part of more than $18 million awarded to capital projects that will help create community-based, highquality and cost-effective health care programs in Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties.

“These funds will help Hudson Headwaters expand essential health care services to people living in the towns of Champlain, Altona, Chazy, West Chazy, Moers and the Village of Rouses Point,” said John Rugge, MD and CEO, in a statement.

These Northern Clinton County communities are home to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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more than 17,000 residents.

The existing facility, North Country Family Health, is the only local primary care office. Last year, people sought medical care at North Country Family Health with nearly 17,500 visits — 30 percent higher than the previous year.

“We expect these numbers to continue to rise over the next few years,” Rugge said.

The new health center will have 24 primary care exam rooms, three behavioral health counseling rooms, a procedure room and additional space for specialty care services.

“Our goal is to expand access to health care to better serve the area,” Rugge said. To that end, Hudson Headwaters is working with the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN), which includes CVPH, to bring additional services to the new health center.

The new 25,916 square-foot health center will be located on Route 11, just east of the Northway.

Construction is expected to begin this spring and cost about $9 million to build and outfit.

In addition to the state funds, Hudson Headwaters previously secured $1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, $250,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission, $100,000 from Stewart’s Shops and $20,000 from the New York State Health Foundation.

Hudson Headwaters is a not-for-profit, community-based network of 17 health centers serving the Adirondack North Country and Glens Falls Region since 1981. Its services include comprehensive primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, dentistry, lab, imaging and more.

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AUSABLE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday, March 29, Ausable Valley High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

PERU - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive.

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

PLATTSBURGH - twice-monthly Public Science Forums on interesting topics in science and the social sciences at The Champlain Wine Company, 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh NY 12901. First and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm. Beginning Monday Feb. 1st. Local Scientists and Social Scientists present provocative public forums free to the public. For more information, please call 518564-0064.

PLATTSBURGH - 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.

CHAMPLAIN - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Thursday, March 31, Northeastern Central High School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 CLINTONVILLE – Chesterfield Fish & Game Club, Green St., Clintonville, NY has indoor Archery, Pistol & Small Caliber Rifle Shooting.

January–April.

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

ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.

ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 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

PLATTSBURGH - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday March 8th Plattsburgh State University Angell Center, 11am-3:30pm. For more info call (518) 562-7406 SARANAC LAKE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, March 16, Saranac Lake High School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 SARNAC LAKE - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, March 9, Adirondack Medical Center, Noon to 6 p.m. This drive will also include the opportunity to take part in the Be The Match bone marrow registry. For more info call (518) 562-7406 TICONDEROGA - Essex County Lethernecks, Marine Corps League, Det 791, Ticonderoga American Legion Post. 6 p.m. Active Marines and Marine Veterans invited. First Thursday of every month.

WEST CHAZY - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, March 14, West Chazy Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m. For more info call (518) 5627406 WESTPORT - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Tuesday, March 15, Westport High School, 3 to 7 p.m. For more info call (518) 562-7406 WILLSBORO - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Monday, March 14, Willsboro Fire Department, 4 to 7 p.m.

For more info call (518) 562-7406 DINNERS & SUCH ELIZABETHTOWN – Sunday March 13th Annual St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef/Ham dinner will be held from 2pm-6pm at St. Elizabeth's Parish Hall. Adults $12.00 Children $5.00.

LECTURES & SEMINARS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday March 13th “Fierce and ForeverWild Adirondack Women”, 1:30 pm in the Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Route 30. For more info 518-352-7311. www.adkmuseum.org/exhibits_and_events/ongoing_events

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

CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Cadyville Wesleyan Church, use rear entrance, 2083 Route 3, Cadyville at 7pm-8pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Hall Street, Chazy 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WILLSBORO - Essex Theatre Company's March Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 20, at 6 pm at Willsborough Visitors Center, Willsboro, NY (next to the Diner). Refreshments served at 5:30 pm. All welcome.

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

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

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Cadyville woman steals money designated for a new playground Treasurer nabs over $50,000 from Saranac Elementary Family Support Organization

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SARANAC – A Cadyville woman has been arrested and charged with embezzling $50,000 from a fund dedicated toward raising money to build a playground at Saranac Elementary School where she also served as a district school board member.

Bethany Cliche, 42, was arrested March 1 following a investigation and charged with one count of grand larceny 2nd degree.

According to police, Cliche was was entrusted as treasurer for the Saranac Elementary Family Support Organization (FSO) from September of 2011 until Feb. 10, 2016. During that time, the FSO was focused on raising enough funds to purchase and build new playground for its students.

The Saranac FSO is an independent, volunteer organization made up of four individuals — President Nicole Davis, Vice President Heather Coryer, Secretary Hollie DesRocher and Cliche as treasurer.

Cliche was also a member of the Saranac board of education up until Feb. 10 when she resigned.

Superintendent Jonathan Parks said the investigation was not related to her role as a member of the school board, in which she has served since June 1, 2015.

Parks said district personnel have assisted FSO officers in implementing financial protocols that will ensure any future revenues received will be available for their intended purpose.

Cliche was arraigned in the town of Plattsburgh court and is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Saranac court March 21.

Parks said the FSO and district will continue to assist law enforcement as they work toward a solution to this matter.

He said no other information is available at this time.

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CCC to host technology, career fair Paul DeDominicas to speak at fair PLATTSBURGH — The annual Clinton Community College Technology and Career Fair will take place Wednesday, March 9, at Clinton Community College, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. This event provides current and prospective students with an opportunity to participate in a professional conference and to engage with prospective employers and other business and industry representatives.

Paul DeDominicas, City of Plattsburgh Community Development Director, will present on North Country Manufacturing and the Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI).

The presentation will provide insight into the current state of manufacturing in the North Country and how the new AMI will enhance opportunities for the entire region.

A number of concurrent sessions are planned, which include Cyber Security, Electronics Lab, Intro to Working at Heights and Turbine Troubleshooting. Presenters include representation from Twinstate Technologies, Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc., Noble Power, SUNY Plattsburgh, and Clinton Community College.

The Annual Technology and Career Fair provides an opportunity for attendees to meet company representatives and learn more about local employers, as well as the chance for Industry Representatives to collect resumes and discuss potential employment options.

The conference is free and open to the public.

Quebec, NY celebrate 75 years of collaboration agreement

Canada, NY benefit from others economy PLATTSBURGH — As part of the activities organized to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Québec Government Office in New York, Françoise Bertrand, president and CEO of the Québec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ), Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, signed a collaboration agreement binding Québec and New York State. The agreement was signed in Québec City in the presence of Québec Premier Philippe Couillard, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Christine St-Pierre, and New York State Senator Betty Little.

The agreement was signed following a conference given by Québec’s General Delegate, Jean-Claude Lauzon.

The agreement brings several personalities and dignitaries of the business communities of Québec and New York together and is part of the activities planned for the FCCQ’s trade corridors.

It was signed in the wake of the launch less than a year ago of the COREX Program, an FCCQ initiative aimed at facilitating and fostering commercial trade between Québec and the northeastern United States. It focuses on priority sectors of activity for the economic development of Québec and New York: fluidity at border crossings, transportation equipment and aerospace, advanced manufacturing including nanotechnology, sports, recreation and tourism, as well as energy, environment and green technologies.

“Commercial trade with New York State totalled over $8 billion in 2014 and New York represents Québec’s main commercial partner. It is therefore with pride that we contribute to increasing the volume of commercial activity and

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“I’m really excited about this collaboration,” he said. “It will give students an opportunity to put something on their resume.”

PROJECT TIMELINE The deadline for solar installer proposals is March 21.

A solar installer will be hired April 1.

The campaign kick off for the public will take place May 1, which will be the start date for applications. The application deadline is set to end sometime in September. There’s no limit to the number of interested participants.

To apply, applicants must be within the campaign boundaries and on the grid.

Solar installations will begin in May and be completed by spring 2017.

For more information, email solarize@townofplattsburgh.org.

Pictured left: Peru Free Library installed their 49 solar panels in 2009. Since then, the library has not paid an electric bill.

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consolidating economic trade between Québec and New York State, a partner of choice,” said FCCQ president and CEO, Françoise Bertrand, following the signing of the agreement. Québec’s exports to the United States totalled close to $53 billion in value in 2014.

“The Province of Québec and New York State have everything they need to succeed economically in the coming years,” said Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “However, the most important of all ingredients is the spirit of economic partnership that inspires us and the strength of our bi-national business communities’ collaboration in common sectors. This agreement is a direct result of the success of the Québec-New York Corridor Agreement of 2001 between the Québec Federation of Chambers of Commerce and the North Country Chamber of Commerce. We are updating its objectives by identifying new and exciting opportunities for progress and welcoming the Business Council of New York State as a partner in its own right.

Always higher and further for Québec and New York State,” said Mr. Douglas.

“This agreement will help to ensure that trans-border commerce and development continue to grow and the economies of Québec and New York State benefit from our long-term collaboration,” said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State. “The substantial economic advantages of trans-border trade can easily be neglected and that is why it is imperative that the groups represented here today continue to emphasize these advantages, in particular when making representations to key legislators on both sides of the border.”

“I would like to remind you of the great importance for our collective wealth of the collaboration between Québec and the United States, our most important economic partner on the

planet. Today we have concrete proof that our chambers of commerce and their members are true motors of this continually evolving historical relationship. I am very satisfied to note that our dynamic organizations are capable of exploring new prospective partnerships with our American counterparts and I am convinced that this agreement will serve as the starting point of several mobilizing projects,” said Québec Premier Philippe Couillard.

“The signing of this agreement between the Québec Federation of Chambers of Commerce and two of its main partners in New York State consolidates the efforts that we have been making for many years on both sides of the border to further develop our bilateral relations. The Québec government recently opened two new offices in the United States, which is testimony to the importance that we place on our relations with our southern neighbour. Furthermore, the agreement signed today will undeniably complement the means that we are implementing to diversify and nourish our partnerships,” said Christine St-Pierre, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie.

In conclusion, it may be recalled that the FCCQ’s trade corridors are part of a vast north-south economic cooperation movement in which all regions along the Canada-US border are participating. These corridors are the result of the deep conviction that joint businessgovernment initiatives figure amongst the most efficient solutions to the many challenges in terms of market globalization and border security. Launched in 2015, the CODEX Program aims at accompanying Québec business leaders and entrepreneurs in the development of their export markets and the creation of a network of business partners south of the border.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: 6819 Real Estate LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/23/2015 Office Location: Clinton 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: 35A Smithfield Blvd, Suite 358, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110467 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Argo Critical Solutions LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/25/16 Office Location: Clinton 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: 817 BROADWAY 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Argo Critical Solutions LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/25/16 Office Location: Clinton 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: 817 BROADWAY 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10003. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110353 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Bernier Properties LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/12/2016 Office Location: Clinton 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: 73 Sand Rd., Morrisonville, NY 12962.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-003/05-04/09/20166TC-108588 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Border Mail Depot LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/9/2013. Office location, County of Clinton.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: American Incorporators Ltd., 1220 N. Market St. Ste. 808, Wilmington DE 19801.

Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Border Mail Depot LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect'y of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/9/2013. Office location, County of Clinton.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: American Incorporators Ltd., 1220 N. Market St. Ste. 808, Wilmington DE 19801.

Purpose: any lawful act.

NC-02/27-04/02/20166TC-109892 CAROLYN REID FARMS LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/26/16. Office: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 474 Hayford Road, Champlain, NY 12919. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-02/20-03/26/20166TC-108017 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Hospitality Recruiters of New York LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2016. Office location: Clinton County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him is United States Corporation Agents, INC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose of LLC: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Hospitality Recruiters of New York LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/4/2016. Office location: Clinton County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him is United States Corporation Agents, INC, 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228.

Purpose of LLC: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LP Wholesale, L.P. Cert. of Limited Partnership filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 1/29/16. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY is designated as agent of LP upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 1083 State Rt. 9, Champlain, NY 12919.

Purpose: any lawful activity. Last date to dissolve is 12/31/2100.

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M3751 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/28/2016. Office loc: Clinton County.

SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: 11 Lexington Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

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MJRP PROPERTIES, LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on February 23, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 30 Maple Street, Rouses Point, NY 12979.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110385 PLATTSBURGH INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on January 27, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process

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PLATTSBURGH INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on January 27, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC to 72 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-02/06-03/12/20166TC-108022 QUALITY PINES HOMES LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/20/2016. Office loc: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rohit Jindal, 401 Holland Lane Unit 814, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NC-02/20-03/26/20166TC-109004 QUALITY PINES MHP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/11/2016. Office loc: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rohit Jindal, 401 Holland Lane Unit 814, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Purpose: Any Lawful

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QUALITY PINES MHP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/11/2016. Office loc: Clinton County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Rohit Jindal, 401 Holland Lane Unit 814, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.

NC-02/20-03/26/20166TC-109005 Redline Drainage, LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 2/5/16. Office location: Clinton County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 178 Reynold Rd., W. Chazy, NY 12992. General purpose.

NC-03/05-04/09/20166TC-110470 ROBERT E. SUNENBLICK, M.D., PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on January 26, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC to 1320 State Route 9, Champlain,

ROBERT E. SUNENBLICK, M.D., PLLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on January 26, 2016.

NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Clinton County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the PLLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the PLLC to 1320 State Route 9, Champlain, New York 12919.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

NC-02/06-03/12/20166TC-108021 The Champlain Wine Company, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/23/2016. Office: Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the IJLC, 81 Blair Road, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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