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Department elimination sparks transparency concerns Mayor refutes claims, citing lack of councilors’ engagement

By Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh Common Council last week voted to abolish four city departments.

But some city councilors vehemently disagreed about how the resolutions had been introduced.

Councilors Joshua Kretser (Ward 6) and Becky Kasper (Ward 5) levied a number of concerns about a lack of information provided to the council ahead of the public meeting, a lack of time for them to consider the individual plans and limited discussions with effected de-

partment heads.

But Mayor Colin Read disagreed on all points, saying that he has been fully accessible to the council since the day he took office, and councilors who have stayed involved in the budget process were well-informed.

“I received (this resolution) just a few days ago,” Kretser said of the resolution to abolish the engineering department.

“The robustness of this resolution was not made clear to me until 36 hours ago,” said Kasper.

Councilors Dale Dowdle (Ward 3), Kasper and Kretser all voted to keep three out of four departments off the chopping block.

“During a council meeting, a councilor asked me about five or six weeks ago —

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maybe a little longer — what I am working on to meet their expenditure goals,” Read told The Sun. “I explained to them, and have followed up a number of times.

I also asked them to please come collaborate with me.

“The minority of the councilors who have not engaged in these ongoing discussions and have not bothered to participate now claim they had no idea we were discussing such cutbacks.”

‘MANAGING BY MONITOR’ Kretser took issue with the mayor’s approach to department cuts, accusing him of not thinking his plans through: “Where are the numbers? What’s the plan for implementation? I can’t in good conscience vote to abolish a department without knowing all of this information,” he said. “Managing by monitor is not a way to manage a city.”

Kretser asked Recreation Superintendent Steve Peters whether the mayor had even been to his office, to which he replied: “The mayor has never been in my office. The mayor did not consult me.”

City Engineer Kevin Farrington said that he was only informed of the mayor’s plan to close his department two weeks ago — through email.

“I attempted to speak with him. I was rebuked,” he said. “I was told not to initiate conversation with the council with-

out his permission.”

Read told The Sun that he meets some of the councilors multiple times a week, and has asked the four department heads to meet with him as well.

“I have asked every affected department head to meet with me,” he said.

“A couple of them refused to meet and discuss.”

“In my first two years, I think I showed up to (Mayor James) Calnon’s office once or twice,” said Kasper. “I believe the majority of this process should be done in public.

“I don’t believe that set office hours with councilors coming to speak with the mayor is effective in terms of transparency. If you’re working one on one, you don’t have the benefit of the robust discussion (in public meetings).”

“This isn’t about the department heads, it’s about whether the city is going to survive,” Read said, at a public meeting.

Then, to Kretser: “Stop throwing hand grenades.”

Councilor Rachelle Armstrong (Ward 1) defended the mayor: “We’re in a crisis situation, and we’ve finally had some leadership having a proposal, and we’re standing up here saying ‘well, you should’ve done this,’” she said.

Though Kasper, Kretser and Dowdle voted to keep the city’s engineering, IT and recreation departments, Councilors Rachelle Armstrong (Ward 1), Mike Kelly (Ward 2) and Peter Ensel (Ward 4) voted in the affirmative. Read cast the deciding vote on all three counts, effectively approving each plan.

The closure of the city’s human resources department was the only plan met with unanimous council approval.

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Plattsburgh residents decry city layoffs Following abolishment of four departments, heads respond

By Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — The city is broke.

That’s what one resident said at a public meeting last week, where four departments were abolished in an effort to cut expenditures.

Mayor Colin Read’s proposal to dissolve the departments was met with mixed reactions from the public last week.

Nearly 30 residents, retirees and department heads shared their thoughts on Thursday.

A proposal to cut the city’s Parks and Recreation Department met the most resistance.

“I was shocked when I read this agenda last night,” said John Lenny, a retired city worker. “We, as a city, enjoy our recreation department. We enjoy our parks.

That’s why we live in the city.”

Sarah Rowden, chair of the Clinton County Democratic Party and former Clinton County legislator, said that the city’s recreation department not only draws in tourists to the region, but businesses as well.

“They’re looking at quality of life for their workers,” she said. “And it’s what keeps people here.”

Resident Gayle Wilson noted that the recreation department generates revenue for the city.

“If you take away the recreation department, you’re taking away all these activities. I’d hate to see that change.”

Resident Seth Wilson, who first came to Plattsburgh while in the U.S. Air Force, said that his first impression of the city was that it was boring.

“When I came here, we had a recreation department, but it was a shell,” he said. “Being a fitness nut, it was boring.

Then Peters arrived.

“It’s amazing what has happened.

Quality of life has gone up here. I appreciate the crunching you’re doing here, I wouldn’t do it for anything, but keep in mind quality of life.”

For Juliette Lynch, who works for the Childcare Coordinating Council of the North Country, the city’s recreation department has played a key role in the work she does.

“I think it’s what makes Plattsburgh special.”

‘THERE IS NO PLAN’ Read said that no programs will be cut as a result of this department abolishment.

“Nobody is proposing taking away any recreational activity,” he said.

But Recreation Superintendent Steve Peters, who lost his job, disagreed.

“There is no plan,” he said. “Right now, from what I can see, it does cut the Crete Center and the City Beach. I don’t know how they’re going to run.

“There are thousands of people who use that center on a weekly basis. I don’t know how they’re going to be effected.”

Peters said that based on the city’s median house value, his department costs the average taxpayer 14 cents per day.

“That’s what you’ll gain when this department dissolves,” he said. “One of the travesties, apart from lack of trans-

parency, is the fact that the numbers haven’t been available to most of us.”

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Another hotly contested cut was that of the city’s engineering department, lead by Engineer Kevin Farrington.

“The engineering department is very important to me,” said resident Marissa Gilbert. “If you’re talking about getting rid of (Farrington), I’m horrified.”

Fred Buck, former Essex County Superintendent of Public Works, said that the city would likely run into more financial problems if they were to get rid of Farrington.

“I think you’re going to run into problems, and it’s going to cost more money in the end.”

Carol Klepper called for the resolution to be tabled.

“I don’t understand how you can eliminate the engineer when your infrastructure is failing,” she said. “I think you’re doing a disservice to the city. The infrastructure is going to suffer. We have major problems coming our way. I don’t think it’s going to save us money.”

Farrington told the council that his department has been the backbone institution of Plattsburgh for the better part of a century.

“I believe, given the information, every reasonable person in this room would immediately abandon this notion,” he said, of the proposal to cut his department. “It’s driven by lack of knowledge.”

Farrington said that in the long run, the city will end up spending more on consulting work, which could go unsupervised and unchecked for quality.

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NEW PUMPER/TANKER A new pumper/tanker will be in service by the end of June 2018, said Dumas during the Town of Mooers meeting on June 10, which will replace the fire department’s firetruck, which dates back to 1991.

The truck is expected to cost between $300,000 and $350,000, which is going to be paid for through the fire department’s capital reserve and previous fundraisers.

The department is planning fundraisers to cover the costs of equipment for the firetruck, including hoses and ladders, said Dumas. The goal is to raise $20,000 through this year’s annual Labor Day celebration to fund these additions.

The fire department recently received a $3,000 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant through the state De-

Revitalization Initiative just around the corner, right now is the most critical time for planning in the city, he said.

“You are suggesting to abolish the planning and engineering departments,” he said. “I ask you to strongly reconsider.”

After the final decision had been made to cut the city’s engineering department, Farrington bid a heartfelt goodbye to his colleagues. To the mayor, he said: “I don’t know what you have in mind.

If you could contact me, I pledge that I will do what I have always done: The best I can for this city.”

MAKE THE CUTS Some supported the layoffs.

“As leaders of our city, you will not be able to make everyone in this room happy,” said resident Bob Smith. “That said, let the following occur: the process is started, including the work to develop reasonable shared services with the appropriate government agencies.

“How you handle this will define your legacy in the City of Plattsburgh.”

Resident Rosemary Redmond praised both the council and the mayor for stepping up to the plate.

“You have a tough task and I appreciate you undertaking it. I hope you cut the budget so we can live in a fiscally responsible community,” she said.

Terry Meron said that with the facts at hand — the city’s deficit, depleted fund balance and current credit rating — labor cuts are inevitable.

“You have to do something, and it’s going to end up being labor,” he said.

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partment of Environmental Conservation to purchase equipment to fight grass and wildland fires, said Dumas. “Every little bit helps.”

For more information or details on future fundraisers for the Mooers Volunteer Fire Department, call 2365311, visit mooersny.com or find them on Facebook.

LEFT: The Town of Mooers and Mooers Volunteer Fire Department are discussing renovating a building next to the town hall to house EMS services. The project is expected to cost around $50,000, says the supervisor.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR chance to hype heat. For the record, climate is the forwardrunning, conventionally 30-year mean of day-to-day barometric, precip, temp & wind data.

Pre-judice (emotion, stereotypes & fact-free fantasy) doesn’t shape what Mr. Rossi terms my “opinion.” Post-judice (judgment based on long-term observation of verified reality) does, though it isn’t (yet) in the dictionary.

Taxpayers like us naturally want & should be able to believe post-judice guides all public “servants” living off our $$$. That too often we cannot trust them is tragic - and not just on climate. Like most folks, I was shocked to learn, for instance, the “Fed” hasn’t 1 cent in reserve, isn’t federal & serves banks, not us (http://www.perseus.ch/wpcontent/uploads/2012/03/ The_Federal_Reserve_System.pdf) .

On climate, finally, I can share with fellow-readers - if our Editor consents – added nuggets from a hard-metal treasure trove unimpeachably showing, alas, just HOW much hooey we’ve all been fed.

Just 41 of 11,944 published climate-science papers back the “Man is to blame”

To the Editor, Just 41 of 11,944 published climate-science papers back the “Man is to blame” Global Warming “Consensus” Word limits alone, Mr. Rossi, kept me from earlier sharing the 99.7% consensus that Nature (our Sun) drives climate change (https://wattsupwiththat.com/2013/09/03/cooks97-consensus-disproven-by-a-new-paper-showing-majormath-errors/ & https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/ s11191-013-9647-9)!

Straight out of Orwell’s Ministry of “Truth,” instead, comes Obama’s 12/01/2015 claim (http:// www.cnsnews.com/news/article/barbara-hollingsworth/ obama-ups-climate-change-consensus-paris-995-scientists) that “99.5%” of scientists say Man is the driver!

That NASA/NOAA/HadleyCRU also are dishing deception is no less impeccably proven & peer-reviewed (https://thsresearch.files.wordpress. com/2017/05/ef-gast-data-research-report-062717.pdf).

That ex-NASA-GISS-head Hansen (degreed astronomer, self-crowned “climatologist”) has also been dis-informing us is documented here by yet another peer, Professional American Meteorological Society (AMS) Member, 21-year-vet USAF Weather Officer, then Army Meteorologist R. Endlich http://cdn.casf.diskstation.me/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ Fraud-in-Global-Warming-Data-is-Massive_with_references_15_Jul_2017.pdf as well as by AMS Councilor (their highest peer accolade) Joseph D’Aleo here http:// It is true that many daily newspapers have icecap.us/index.php/go/joes-blog/hanseen their circulation steadily decline to a small sens_anniversary_testimony/. fraction of their hay days. The SUN began changing My kudos go to Mr. Rock for his boffo its distribution model in the 1980s to insure it paean to precision, a virtue Agenda-pedremained effective even in the 21st Century. dlers forget whenever weather hands a

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Photography lecture slated ELIZABETHTOWN — The Adirondack History Museum will continue its summer lecture series on Aug. 10 with “Photographing the Adirondacks” by Nancie Battaglia. From the pages of Adirondack Life to worldwide editions of Sports Illustrated, the New York Times and National Geographic, Battaglia’s visual stories capture human interest features, breaking news, peak action sports and striking scenery. Admission is free for museum members, and $8 for nonmembers. A reception with light refreshments will be held at 6 p.m., with the lecture starting at 7 p.m. For more information, contact 873-6466 or echs@ adkhistorymuseum.org.

You think people don’t read this newspaper because of technology? Think again! The SUN readership is as high as ever and growing. Nearly 80% of the people who receive The SUN read The SUN. That’s better saturation and targeting than any website, TV, Radio or Social Campaign can claim.

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WILLSBORO — The Paine Free Library’s annual used book sales will be held Aug. 11 and 12. Friday’s preview sale will take place 5-8 p.m. and Saturday’s sale will go on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books will be priced by the bag after noon. For more information, call 963-4478.

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CNB announces employee promotions Marilyn Strong named new vice president ELIZABETHTOWN — Steven Cacchio, President and CEO of Champlain National Bank, recently announced that the following employees had been promoted: Marilyn Strong to vice president. She is also the deposit and loan services manager. Strong joined the bank in 1989 as a teller.

Lori Hebert to commercial lender. Hebert joined Champlain National Bank in 1996 and worked in various positions, including being the Plattsburgh branch manager for many years.

Michelle Lafountain to branch manager of both Plattsburgh and Champlain branches. Lafountain started working for Champlain National Bank as a teller in 2003.

Buck Bobbin to mortgage loan originator. Bobbin came to the bank in 2017 after a career in politics.

Brittany Faubert to Plattsburgh assistant branch manager.

Faubert started working for Champlain National Bank in 2008 as a teller.

Stephanie Coulombe to Champlain assistant branch man-

ager. Coulombe started at Champlain National Bank in 2008 working in the Lake Placid branch before moving to the Champlain location.

Cindy Caner to Lake Placid assistant branch manager. Caner’s entire banking career has been with Champlain National Bank, starting in 1998.

Champlain National Bank was founded in 1909 in Essex County and is still locally owned and managed today. It has branches located in Willsboro, Westport, Elizabethtown, Crown Point, Keene, Plattsburgh, Champlain and Lake Placid.

Westport Central sets kindergarten orientation WESTPORT — Westport Central School’s kindergarten orientation is scheduled for Aug. 29, Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the school. The school recommends that interested children should attend each day of the orientation. Transportation will be provided by the school.

Registration is required by Aug. 18. To register or arrange transportation, call 962-8244.

COMMENTARY

From the Mayor

Divided we stand

Colin Read

Mayor of Plattsburgh, readc@cityofplattsburgh.ny,gov

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ur leaders recently administered two important votes. Too often, two worldviews are pitted against each other. In close votes, usually as many lose as “win.”

That’s no victory.

The federal issue was one of access to affordable health care for the uninsured. I’m sure you have your own views on the issue.

I can’t imagine an issue much more complicated and multidimensional than that one.

Ultimately, a repeal and redesign of the program failed by a single vote. Surely the nation is not divided at precisely 50/50.

Locally, the Plattsburgh Common Council narrowly passed, by a tiebreaker, four resolutions that will help stabilize taxes and trim city spending significantly.

As with every decision, some are helped and some hurt, perhaps even profoundly. That’s why they are decisions and not no-brainers.

However, it’s highly unlikely the overall population of the city or region is ever evenly divided on these issues.

Such official decisions seem far more about competing ideologies than pragmatic politics. I often wonder whether we properly represent voters’ needs. They pay the price, literally and figuratively, of our leaders’ decisions.

We all attach ourselves to some sort of constituency. This match is never perfect. After all, I’m sure you’ve never met a person with whom you agree on every issue.

It’s even less likely you’d agree with all positions and approaches of an entire group.

It’s often a matter of degree. We ultimately accept “the package” and tolerate minor differences, based on what is most important to us.

For instance, I trust decisions of individuals in those areas of their lives in which they don’t affect others.

Matters that concern me most regard decisions today that impose an unfair burden on citizens today and especially the citizens we hope will live here tomorrow.

In that respect, I worry most about spending the hard-earned income of those who struggle to survive, or those who will someday make decisions whether to come here in comparison to the cost of living elsewhere.

Nor is it an issue of value. Some claim taxpayers would pay more taxes if they feel they’ll get more value. But, nobody will pay more for the same level of services.

And nor will they come if value is better elsewhere. That’s the value I wish to protect.

Some complicate the issue and forgot who elected us. I won’t, and I don’t kick the can down the road.

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TH E L A RG E S T SO U RC E O F CO M M U N IT Y E V E NTS I N TH E N O RTH CO U NTRY.

Calendar of Events AUG. 3 - AUG. 5

Saranac Lake » “My Impressions” Art Exhibit held at Adirondack Artists Guild; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

An exhibit of recent watercolor and acrylic paintings by Ken Wiley, opens with a reception. All are welcome. The show runs through August 28.

Essex » The Birds held at Masonic Lodge; 7:30 p.m. Essex Theatre Company presents The Birds by Conor McPherson from a story

by Daphne DuMaurier. It is designed and directed

by Obie-award-winning director Ted Cornell. For tickets online go to www. essextheatre.org, email tickets@essextheatre.org, or call 518-526-4520.

AUG. 5

Essex » 38th Annual Town Wide Market Day held at Downtown Essex; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Features 50 exhibitors and shop displays: antiques, artwork, crafts, gifts, face painting, food, lakeside dining and more. Sponsored by Essex Initiatives. Info: 518-9637494.

Lake Placid » World Breastfeeding Day Walk held at Public Beach; 10:00 a.m. Approximately 3 miles around Mirror Lake. Refreshments, snacks, and giveaways at finish.

Bring family and friends. Walk, jog, or stroll at your own pace. Strollers are welcome for the little ones!

AUG. 4

West Chazy » Double Shot

with Brigid and Johnny held at Vesco Ridge Winery; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Live at the Winery!

Saranac Lake » NorthWind Fine Arts presents Ed Williams’ “Through My Lens” held at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Art show opening, free and open to the public.

Navah Perlman, cellist Christine Lamprea, Luosha Fang and Daniel Szasz on violin and Amitai Vardi on clarinet. Suggested donation: $10 per person; students free.

Info: 518-576-4233 or e-mail eastbranchfriendsofthearts@gmail.com.

Au Sable Forks » “Mohawk Ironworkers” documentary screening held at Hollywood Theatre; 7:00 p.m. This remarkable film celebrates the steely determination of the Mohawk ironworkers of Kahnawake, Akwesasne and Six Nations, who are said to be “the best ironworkers on the planet.” $10 with advance reservation (name on list), $12 at the door.

AUG. 8

Plattsburgh » Children’s Activities held at Champlain Centre Mall; 1:00 p.m. Local clown Pipsqueak will be doing a 30min show with free balloon and face painting after.

Contact Kasey Rosselli at (518) 873-6368 ext. 104 or email kasey@suncommunitynews.com to list your event.

AUG. 9

Saranac Lake » Historic

Downtown Walking Tour. Meet at Riverside Park Bandshell; 10:30 a.m.

The tour concludes with a visit to the Saranac Laboratory Museum on Church Street. The museum visit is included in the cost of the tour. Rain or shine. $5/person, children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free.

Plattsburgh » IncaHOOTS Concert held at Clinton Community College; 6:00 p.m. Free to the public, on the lawn behind the Forrence Center.

AUG. 11

Plattsburgh » “Outer Limits” and

“Space: 1999” screening held at The Newman Center; 7:00 p.m.

The Newman Center film series will salute actor Martin Landau, in light of his recent passing, with classic “Outer Limits” and “Space: 1999” episodes screened in his

memory. On reel-to-reel (16mm) film and concluding with DVD. Free (including refreshments) with donations welcome.

AUG. 12

Plattsburgh » Plattsburgh Native

Book Signing held at The CornerStone Bookstore; 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Melody Dean Dimick, author of the young adult novel Blame.

Melody will be signing books that are available for purchase.

For those unable to travel to Plattsburgh, she will also sign books at the Altona Town Hall from 10:30 to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

AUG. 16

Saranac Lake » Cure Cottage

Museum Tour held at Meet on the porch of 103 Helen Street; 10:30 a.m. Visit a patient room and cure porch in an historic private home. $5/person, children and members of Historic Saranac Lake free.

AUG. 6

Keene Valley » Keene Valley

Guitar Workshop Concert w/ Matthew Dunne held at Keene Valley Congregational Church; 4:00 p.m. A concert of original compositions by faculty and students of the Keene Valley Guitarist-Composer Workshop.

AUG. 7

Keene Valley » LPS Pro-Musica AUGUST 6TH

Keene Valley Guitar Workshop Concert w/ Matthew Dunne held at Keene Valley Congregational Church

Chamber Music Concert and Lecture held at Keene Valley Congregational Church; 8:00 p.m. The concert will be preceded by a discussion with the musicians at the Keene Valley Library at 7:00 p.m. The ensemble will feature pianist

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

PERU - K of C or Knights of Columbus Bingo, Tuesdays @ 7:10 p.m. St. Augustines Parish Center, 3030 Main St. All welcome!

WILLSBORO – The River Monster is coming to the Summer Sculpture Show at the Champlain Valley Senior Center August 4th through September 9th. Free and open to the public.

LAKE PLACID – Essex County 2017 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center January 3, Feb 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 5, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 9:30-2:30pm.

PLATTSBURGH - The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Search for Meaning Discussion Group. An evening of personal growth and a chance to join others in the search for truth and meaning. This fall, the group read and explore A New Earth: Awakening to your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now. All are open to the public, free and at 4 Palmer St., unless otherwise noted.

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.

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.

BOOKS PLATTSBURGH - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1:30 p.m. UU Book Club. Guests are invited to share a book that they've recently read. 4 Palmer St., CLASSES & WORKSHOPS AUSABLE FORKS – Worry Workshop to share tips and tools to manage worry more effectively to be held at the Tahawus Center August 16th 4:30-6pm. For More Info Conatact Lauren McGovern, M.S. 518-837-7152 or email: laurenmcgovern@frontiernet.net FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – Essex County 2017 WIC shedule at the Amblulance Building January 4, Feb 1 , March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6, 9:30-2:30pm Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

ELIZABETHTOWN – Essec County 2017 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building January 5, Feb 2 , March 2, April 6, May 4, June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 8:00 – 3:45pm.

January 18, Feb 15, March 15, April 19 , May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20 10:00-5:30pm Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 KEESEVILLE – Essex County WIC 2017 schedule at the United Methodist Church January 26, Feb 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 30, December 28 9:30- 2:45pm.

Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

January 24, Feb 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28 December 19 1:30- 6pm.

Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 PLATTSBURGH - Sunday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. Meacham Lake Campground, Paul Smiths. Building Bridges. A joint church service between the Plattsburgh, Canton and Saranac Lake Unitarian Universalist congregations. For those unable to make the journey, an alternate service will be held 10 a.m. at 4 Palmer St.

PERU - St. Augustines Soup Kitchen, Free Delicious Meal Every Wednesday, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH - The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host the following. All are open to the public, free and at 4 Palmer St. unless otherwise noted. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Search for Meaning Discussion Group. An evening of personal growth and a chance to join others in the search for truth and meaning.

SARANAC LAKE – Grief Support Group First Tuesday of Each Month Saranac Lake, St. Luke's Church in the Baldwin House 12:30-1:30pm. For more information. Marie Marvull 518-743-1672 MMarvullo@hphpc.org

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.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AU SABLE FORKS - Please take note that the regular monthly meetings of the Au Sable Forks Fire District for the year 2017, will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Au Sable Forks Fire Station located at 29 School Lane, Au Sable Forks, N. Y. 12912. The meetings are open to the public.

PLATTSBURGH CELEBRATE RECOVERY meetings EVERY Tuesday at 6pm to 7:30 pm at 36 Clinton St, Plattsburgh. CR is help for any hurt, problem, addiction including food, relationships, porn, lonliness, alcohol, drugs, gambling etc. More info call Dawn 518-7919278 / Jacquie 315-705-1701

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

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

ELIZABETHTOWN - August 8.

Pleasant Valley Quilters meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital conference room, 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown.

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

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

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

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WoodmenLife chapter honors community members WoodmenLife Chapter 462 recognizes residents, businesses who give back to the community at 43rd annual banquet

ALTONA — Some local residents dedicate their lives to giving back to the community.

WoodmenLife recognized a few of them during their 43rd annual Chapter 462 Banquet in May. During this annual celebration — designed to honor residents and organizations who’ve contributed to the North Country — WoodmenLife gave out 10 awards.

Leonard “Peck” and Jane Sample, owners of the Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall in Altona, received the evening’s highest honor: the Community Leader Award.

WoodmenLife Recruiting Sales Manager Tim Gonyo said the Samples earned this award through their numerous contributions to the North Country, including Jane’s Fight Fund — a fundraising effort launched earlier this year to financially assist cancer patients and their families in the tri-county area.

“Since 1974, WoodmenLife Chapter 462 has been privileged through our fraternal program to express gratitude to such outstanding citizens in the community and those who have gone the extra mile in civic service and community

the Community Partner Award and the Ellenburg Center Fire Department received a flag and certificate for their service.

betterment efforts,” Gonyo said. “(The Samples) have indeed always given the best they had.”

Liam and Carlinda Mahoney of Champlain were honored with the Caring for Others Award for their annual charity Winter Classic on Mahoney Pond — a hockey tournament that benefits corrections officers in need and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Since launching over four years ago, the Mahoneys have raised over $17,000. “(The Mahoneys) are two members of our community who exemplify a caring spirt,” Gonyo said. “The compassion that Liam and Carlie have for our neighbors in this community seems to be limitless.”

HONORABLE MENTIONS Several other awards were given out over the course of the night.

Kim McGoldrick was given the first-ever Contribution to Youth Award for her year-round contributions to the Clinton County Youth Commission.

Five local high school students — Nicholas Duffy of Northeastern Clinton High School; Ethan Ziemba of Mooers Elementary; Jacob Cayea of Rouses Point Elementary; Steffaney Jabaut of Chazy High School and Connor Glitz of Beekmantown High School — were recognized as American History Award winners for being triumphant in their studies.

Country Dreams Farm was awarded

CONTINUING TO GIVE WoodmenLife is a not-forprofit life insurance company dedicated to giving back to local communities and the families who live in them.

Year-round, the organization tries to come up with new ways to assist local residents and give back to their members.

In the last year, for example, the insurance company revamped their member benefits including a new Focus-Forward scholarship for graduating seniors and increasing their first responders benefit — funding given after a good-standing member is killed in the line of duty — from $10,000 to $25,000.

Woodmen for Life will be hosting a variety of events for the public this year, including County Dreams Farm Day on Saturday, Oct. 7 and mystery dinner theatre on Saturday, Nov. 11, which will benefit Jane’s Fight Fund.

Member-only events are also upcoming: a Boston trip on Aug. 5, a senior weekend in September, a trip to New York City on Nov. 11, various movie days and a Christmas party with Santa.

For more information about the events or how to become a member of WoodmenLife, visit woodmenlife.org or call 561-7213.

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Clinton County weighs airport labor agreement ‘This discriminates against contractors like me,’ says local business owner

By Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Board of Legislators is exploring the idea of implementing a project labor agreement (PLA) for the Plattsburgh International Airport’s state-funded expansion projects.

A PLA would save the county $3 million in labor costs, according to Engineer Tim Seeler.

The county commissioned a $15,000 study from Seeler Engineering after the state suggested lawmakers explore a PLA. The savings would in part be made possible, Seeler said, through bypassing the Wicks Law, legislation that requires a municipality to separately bid contracts for construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing on publicly-funded projects over $500,000.

But according to Jeff Luck, a Plattsburgh-based contractor, a PLA would discriminate against local companies like his.

In this case, a PLA would require contractors to have an even number of

union and non-union workers, according to Seeler.

“I know this is a difficult decision, but you would be discriminating against local help,” Luck told lawmakers. “There is almost no union help in Clinton County.

“You’re just discriminating against anyone who won’t sign a union contract.”

Joshua Reap, Director of Government Affairs for Associated Builders and Contractors, cautioned lawmakers against the implementation of a PLA. “(These types) of labor agreements are a way to funnel state money to union

Brewfest returns for third year PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh Brewfest is back.

The third annual event will take place Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Morrisonville.

Committee Chairperson Tom Frey sees this to be a “game-changing year” as he anticipates a larger crowd than last year’s 1,300 attendees and 40plus breweries, wineries and cideries.

Tastings will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Live music from Scott Sharrard and the Brickyard Band

will follow.

Food trucks will be on site throughout the day, along with a cash bar opening during the concert.

General admission, which includes 15 tasting tickets and a souvenir wine tasting glass, costs $35.

Designated driver tickets, which includes entrance to the brewfest and soft drinks, cost $10.

Concert tickets cost $15.

Guests wishing to attend both the concert and the brewfest can buy a

two-for-one ticket for $45.

VIP tickets are sold out.

Camping will be available at the Clinton County Fairgrounds with options for RV camping with full hookups for $30 and tent camping for $20.

Proceeds will go to the Tour de Force, a local non-profit benefiting families of police officers fallen in the line of duty.

Tickets are available at plattsburghbrewfest. com. For more information, contact committee chairperson Tom Frey at 593-7904 or info@plattsburghbrewfest.com.

contractors,” said Reap. “They deter competition and discriminate against companies like Mr. Luck’s.”

Seeler said that a PLA does not exclude non-union contractors, noting that the only requirement would lie in the contractor having a certain amount of union workers.

But for a non-union contractor to have union laborers is atypical, he conceded.

“You could make that decision to have union help,” Legislator Simon Conroy (Area 4) told Luck.

OUTSIDE BIDS Conroy said that the state-mandated deadline to complete the airport’s expansion projects is October 2018.

“I think with the timeline, we were hoping to get outside bids,” he said. “I’m not opposed to having a mix.”

Legislator Robert Hall (Area 10), chair of the county’s airport subcommittee, expressed concerns about bids coming in from Albany and New York City.

“We have tried numerous times to have local people do everything here,” Hall said. “We have really tried hard to keep local jobs.”

Seeler said that he did not anticipate the airport’s $42 million expansion to be “a big draw” for outside contractors.

Seeler said he aims to present lawmakers with a PLA plan for their review in the next few weeks.

“No local people are going to be working,” Luck told the county’s airport subcommittee. “It’s a serious mistake.”

The next Clinton County Plattsburgh International Airport Subcommittee meeting is set for Aug. 23 at 5:15 p.m., shortly before the legislature’s regular session at 7 p.m.

ABOVE: Local contractor Jeff Luck testifies in front of the Clinton County Board of Legislators against a potential PLA agreement implementation.

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DEATH NOTICE

George F. Senecal II BENNINGTON, Vt. — George “Butch” F. Senecal II, 65, of Killington, VT and formerly Plattsburgh, NY, died July 26, 2017 at the VT Veterans Home in Bennington, VT. Calling hours will be held Sat., August 5, 2017 from 1-3 PM with a prayer service at 3 PM in Tossing Funeral Home, 39 Washington St., Rutland, VT 05701.

Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Killington, VT. Arrangements are by Tossing Funeral Home.

City Beach seeking food trucks

Safety seat inspection set

PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh is seeking food truck vendors for the Plattsburgh City Beach. Cost is $20 for a week day, $40 for a weekend day or $500 for the remainder of the season.

All food vendors must have valid and appropriate permits. Visit plattsburghrecreation.com to register.

PLATTSBURGH — A child safety seat inspection will take place Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Plattsburgh Farmers’ Market in the Durkee Street parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Child safety seats no longer useful can be dropped off as well.

For more information, contact William Bush at 565-4397.

Local author returns for Plattsburgh signing PLATTSBURGH — Author Melody Dimick will make a hometown visit next Saturday to sign copies of her new book.

Dimick will appear at the Cornerstone Bookstore in downtown Plattsburgh on Aug. 12 to sign copies of “Blame,” her latest release and the last in her “Silence” trilogy.

Released in June, “Blame” follows the story of Jacob — a student attending school in the Adirondacks — as he deals with his father’s secrets and the impending divorce of his parents.

Dimick is known for writing primarily for teenagers; no doubt a result of teaching teens in Clinton County for over 30 years.

Between her days at Northern Adirondack Central School, SUNY Plattsburgh and Clinton Community

College, she estimates that she probably has around 10,000 former students in the area.

“If some of my students read my book, they’ll recognize some stories that they may have told me,” she said.

“I taught in Clinton County for over 30 years and I saw that many teens shared the same problems, but they didn’t know that. Many felt that they were alone with their problems and alienated.

“I hope (by reading this book) teens will find out that there are other people who have problems similar to their own.”

Dimick will also stop by the Altona Town Hall for a book signing on Aug. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information about Dimick and her previous releases, visit melodydeandimick.com.

RIGHT: Author Melody Dimick will appear in Plattsburgh on Aug. 12 and Altona on Aug. 16 to sign copies of her latest release, “Blame.”

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The City of Plattsburgh Common Council last week voted to abolish the engineering, parks and recreation, IT and human resource departments. Pictured is Recreation Superintendent Steve Peters, who spoke before the council to defend his department and the work that he has done to bolster visitation to the city’s beach and Crete Center.

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an interruption in service.

“We’re abolishing a department, not a function,” he said. “We aren’t getting rid of services. We aren’t reducing services in any way.”

Councilor Kasper disagreed.

“I have no confidence that this will have no impact on the city’s services,” she said.

“Though the official department is abolished, the majority of functions are preserved and shifted,” said Armstrong.

“I think there will be continuity of services.”

SHIFTING EMPLOYEES Recreation Superintendent Steve Peters, who has worked with the city for nine years, will be laid off along with another part time manager.

The remainder of the recreation department’s 10 full-time employees will either report to the Community Development Office or to the Department of Public Works (DPW).

“Supervisor Peters has been a wonderful asset to this community and a visionary,” said Councilwoman Rachelle Armstrong (Ward 1). “I hope we can maintain the services he has built into our structure. Something has to give to alleviate costs we can no longer afford. I believe it’s necessary.”

In leiu of an engineering department, the mayor plans to hire a senior planner — similar to the Town of Plattsburgh — and transfer any additional responsibilities to engineers at the water pollution control plant, the Municipal Lighting Department, Department of Public Works and independent contractors.

“I’m not worried about the managers’ jobs if that would be good for the future of this city, but I’m not convinced this abolishment will save the city money long term,” said Kasper.

“We don’t have a lot of options. These are the kind of things we must do,” Councilor Kelly said. “This isn’t the end of the world. It’s going to be okay for the city, and it’s going to be okay for the people.

“I’m sorry that it had to happen this way. If we can save taxpayers $388,621 by doing this, then this is what we have to do, and we have to do it now.”

The engineering department encompasses three employees, including City Engineer Kevin Farrington — who has worked with the city for 15 years — an engineering aide and a senior clerk.

“We are exploring whether Kevin Farrington would fulfill the role of the senior planner, but nothing has been decided yet,” Read said in an email.

Read said the city may be on track to a budget surplus of $527,000 next year.

From the $980,776 total anticipated

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savings from the department closures, $584,774 will be saved from the general fund — the rest spread amongst several other funds.

HUMAN RESOURCES The responsibilities of the city’s Human Resource Department, which encompasses just one employee — Human Resource Director Ann Giard-Chase — will be transferred to the City Chamberlain’s office. Giard-Chase will be laid off.

“We’re doing most of the services now,” said City Chamberlain Richard Marks, after Kretser asked if his office could shoulder the increased workload.

Some duties of the department were initially the chamberlain’s job when he was first hired, he said.

According to Read, a portion of the Human Resource function, civil service, was transferred to the county years ago.

“Ann has a wonderful set of skills,” he said. “I’ve asked her if she can continue to help the city on a project basis.”

IT DEPARTMENT IT Director Bryan Brayton and two micro computer coordinators will be laid off unless an agreement can be reached with the county: “I am hopeful that the county and the city could merge IT at some undetermined point in the future,” said Read in an email. “Talks continue on that.”

Councilor Kretser initially made a motion to table the resolution until next week, citing a lack of information, but after another split vote the mayor voted to keep the it on the table.

Once again, Councilors Armstrong, Kelly and Ensel voted to abolish the department; Councilors Dowdle, Kasper and Kretser voted to keep the department.

Read cast the deciding vote to abolish the IT department.

SICK TIME BUYOUT Each department will likely continue to function normally until Dec. 31, unless a department head chooses to leave early, said Marks.

The cost of sick time buyouts for each employee have not yet been calculated.

The city is hoping to utilize state funding to offset the cost of these transitions, he said.

In a Financial Restructuring Board report commissioned by the city, the state offered $1 million to implement shared services with the county, and $500,000 to help with related transition costs. Provided those funds can be used, there could be no cost to the city.

“We still haven’t solved the problem in the long run,” Read said last week. “We’ll have to do a similar exercise next year, though not of this magnitude.”

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The intake vent is located about two feet underneath the diving board, a hotspot for the kids.

The family was terrified.

“The intake underneath the diving board just sucked her hair against it and she couldn’t come up,” Becky said.

“When you’re underwater, time counts.”

Nothing like this had ever happened in the 33 years since the pool was installed.

“I can’t tell you how many people we taught to swim in the pool and never had a problem,” Becky said.

And Hallie is a strong swimmer.

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taken out of Hallie’s head.

The next stop was to Lake Champlain Pools on Boynton Avenue in Plattsburgh.

The Newells recounted their terrifying encounter and surprisingly learned the scenario could have been avoided due to recent changes in regulatory safeguards.

A federal law passed in 2008 requires suction covers to be brought into compliance with new regulations.

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act is named after Graeme Baker, a 7-year-old girl who drowned in June 2002 when the suction from a spa drain trapped her underwater.

A subsequent investigation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed nine deaths stemming from 74 reports of circulation entrapments in 2007.

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“It requires all new construction to meet a different code, so these replacement covers have been available since that point,” said Lake Champlain Pools Owner George Hubbell.

The older suction cover is smaller, with a hole the size of a half-dollar intersected by a pair of strips leading into the intake.

“Older pools did have a grate over that main drain,” Hubbell said. “Now, they replaced that grate with a new style that prevents it from happening.”

The replacement covers are about the size and shape of a smoke detector, and contain hundreds of tiny holes to diffuse the suction.

For about $46, the Newells bought peace of mind — and may have saved a life.

Becky praised Lake Champlain Pools for their response.

But the family had no idea that older pools like theirs must be brought into compliance.

While pool companies are required to replace the parts while conducting maintenance, enforcement and public awareness mechanisms remain murky.

Unlike with vehicle recalls, letters were not sent to pool owners informing them of the new statute.

And in this case, Lake Champlain Pools had taken over the company from which the Newells had originally purchased the pool.

Now the close-knit family wants to increase public awareness so their near-deadly encounter doesn’t happen to anyone else.

Averting tragedy is as simple as examining your pool to ensure compliance, Becky said. Replacement parts can be purchased at all local pool retailers.

“I just don’t want everyone to go through what we went through,” Becky said.

Despite the scare, the kids are unshaken and continue to winnow away those hot, lazy days in the pool — but with the complaint intake.

“My grandson, he’s my hero,” Becky said.

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All within 5 minute walk to Essex Ferry.

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4 BEDROOM HOME for sale in Lewis, NY Master bedroom on 1st floor large fenced in back yard Priced to sell at only $79,000 (518) 873-2362

REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY & REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIED RATES REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY $25 PER WEEK INCLUDES B&W PHOTO, HEADING, PRICE, LOCATION, MLS#, 3 LINE DESCRIPTION, CONTACT INFO (2 LINES) ADD'L LINES: $2 EA. FEATURED PROPERTY BLOCK (in weekly rotation w/participants) REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS $25 PER MONTH INCLUDES HEADING, LOGO, CONTACT INFO (2 LINES) (Real Estate Classifieds will appear on the same page beneath the directory.)

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS WILL BE 4PM ON THURSDAYS!

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Essex County Board of Supervisors, seeks applications for the anticipated vacancy for the Director of Community Mental Health Services, serving as chief executive officer of the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) and the County Mental Health Department. The Director will be responsible for the community mental health, alcoholism or substance abuse, and develpmental disability services provided within the county.

This is a Department Head position within the Non-Competitive Class of New York State Civil Service system. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications to hold the position. The successful candidate must be a resident or become a resident of Essex County in order to hold the position.

Successful candidtes will also have a working knowledge of current administrative practices and trends in the behavioral health field, with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a governmental, private, not-for-profit or proprietary program providing services for people who have a diagnosis of mental illness, developmental disability, alcoholism or substance abuse. At least two of the five years shall include functioning in an administrative capacity for the management of a program in which the candidate was responsible for the overall direction and control of an identifiable orginizational unit or program.

Applications and job specifications detailing the minimum qualifications are available in the Essex County Personnel Office, 7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. For information call (518) 873-3360 or visit the County's website at http://www.co.essex.ny.us/jobs.asp Any interested individual may apply provided they meet the minimum qualifications. Please send applications to the Essex County Personnel Office, or complete through the County's website, Applications must be received in the Personnel Office no later than the close do business on Friday, August 11, 2017.

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ESSEX, NY 38TH ANNUAL TOWN-WIDE MARKET DAY Sat. Aug. 5th, 10-4 Rain/shine 50+ vendors Antiques, collectibles, art, woodcrafts, farm products, jewelery & more!

(518) 963-7494 Lewis – Ofawenta Drive, MultiFamily Yard Sale, Aug 5 & 6, 9am4pm.

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TOYATO 2015 Prius V Hybrid 22000 miles. White with grey & black interior $18,500 Call 518 561-6192 TRUCKS 2001 Dodge Durango, good running cond., no rust, 111,000 miles, 4WD, V-8, Asking $1,250.

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2 FULL TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER FLOATERS Keesevilles Kids Cove is locally owned, is in its 10th year of business, serving nearly 160 children and staffing 25+ employees. We offer a nurturing, positive environment with the mission of providing the best care and development to children and an affordable cost!

We want to continue in hiring a team of positive, kind, academically focused, enthusiastic teachers who help us to continue providing a great place to bring children as they learn and grow. You will be a part of the planning and implementing of ideas which will affect children, parents, employers, the community, our company and ultimately you too!

We are looking for Assistant Teachers for all age groups (Part Time or Full Time) who are creative, caring, positive, energetic, and responsible. Our Center provides child care and education for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K and School Age programs from the hours of 6:45am to 6:00pm, Mon-Fri. If you would love to provide excellent care for children, can work well with parents, enjoy developing creative ideas to teach children and strive to make a career out of child care, we are looking for YOU!!!

Please stop by and fill out an application at 1806 Main Street, Keeseville, NY. COMMON WEALTH HOME FASHIONS has a full-time Warehouse Position. Duties include unloading of trucks, verifying shipments & organizing of stock. Must be able to lift 40lbs. Hrs. 7am – 3:30pm.

Call Sue for Interview 518-9638145.

THE SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE part time positions available: Assistant Manager, Clerk/Cashier. Call 518-561-2951.

HELP WANTED LOCAL SCHOOL AGE ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 PART-TIME POSITIONS Monday thru Friday Position 1: 6:45am-Noon or 6:45am-10am 5 day shift / Position 2: Noon6pm or 2-6pm 5 day shift Salary: $9.70 to $10.20 /hour based on experience We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, enjoys older children and is nurturing to join our team! Our ideal candidate is a flexible individual with a passion to work with school age children!

These positions are part-time and requires the team member to work with children ages 5-12 years.

Requirements are: Has a minimum of a HS or equivalency program diploma Has previous hands on experience in a center based daycare or school age program Team originated and a desire to make a difference in a childs life Is flexible and enthusiastic If you meet these requirements, please stop by and fill out an application at 1806 Main Street, Keeseville, NY.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER – PLATTSBURGH Is Seeking a MUSIC DIRECTOR Keyboard and / or organ skills required, as well as strong ability to lead a congregation in song. For further information 518-561-0551 PRE K CO-LEAD TEACHER Hours from 7am-6pm 4 1/2 day shifts (Monday thru Friday)- Full-Time Salary: $10.25 to $11.00 /hour based on experience We are seeking a Co-Lead PreKindergarten Teacher to join our organization! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for our PreK children in preparation for kindergarten.

If you are experienced, loving, reliable, caring person then we want you. The Co-Lead teachers are responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans, child directed art projects, circle time, centers, caring for the children, following a NYS regulated curriculum, and much more. Lead teachers are also responsible for cleaning of their classroom including their bathroom, toys, tables, etc.

Paid time off and holidays. Individuals should have experience working in a daycare facility, CDA/Early Childhood Education Degree or 1 year of experience in child care field preferred. Candidates should have the following character traits: Loving Caring Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills Great Organizational Skills and a Love for Children.

If interested, please stop by and fill out an application at 1806 Main Street, Keeseville, NY.

HELP WANTED LOCAL TODDLER ASSISTANT TEACHER

2 full-time positions

Monday thru Friday Position 1: 7am-6pm 4 day shifts / Position 2: 8am-5pm 5 day shift Salary: $9.70 to $10.20 /hour based on experience We are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher to join our team! Our ideal candidate is a flexible individual with a passion to work with little ones!

These positions are full-time and requires the team member to work with children ages 1636 months Requirements are: Has a minimum of a HS or equivalency program diploma Has previous hands on experience in a center based daycare or childcare program Team originated and a desire to make a difference in a childs life Is flexible and enthusiastic

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If you meet these requirements, please stop by and fill out an application at 1806 Main Street, Keeseville, NY.

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SCHOOL AGE LEAD TEACHER IMMEDIATE HIRE** Hours from 7am-6pm 5 day shifts (Monday thru Friday) Shift Hours are flexible. Position could be full-time or parttime. (Full-time hours are covered in other age group rooms to help cover breaks.)

Salary: $9.90 to $10.50 /hour based on experience Keesevilles Kids Cove is looking not only for a Lead teacher, but for a teammate, communicator, mentor and nurturer for School Age children. We are looking for a vibrant candidate with knowledge and training in fostering relationships with diverse families and who is passionate about helping children live healthy and fulfilling lives.

The School Age Lead Teacher must possess the following qualities:

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Looking to advance in the educational field and commit to children's academic, social and emotional success.

Associate's degree (Education or related field highly desired) 2+ years of experience.

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for School Age Caregivers.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

CPR and First Aid Certified (highly desired) but will train Flexibility and willingness to learn and grow as an individual.

Knowledge of age appropriate curriculum for ages 5 to 12 years.

Creativity in how they promote child development through play and learning.

Ability to multi-task efficiently.

Our center operates between the hours of 6:45am-6:00pm Monday-Friday.

If you meet these qualification, please stop by and fill out an application at 1806 Main Street, Keeseville, NY

Sun Community News and Printing is expanding our sales team in our Plattsburgh Office.

We are looking for a candidate that posses strong communication skills, is detail orientated, good with time management, and can work as both a team player and independently. Sales experience is a plus but we will train the right candidate.

We offer health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and supplemental policies.

To apply for this position please e-mail your resume to Ashley@suncommunitynews.com

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202 US Oval LLC. Filed with SSNY on 6/26/17.

Office: Clinton County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 176 US Oval Plattsburgh NY 12903. Purpose: any lawful NC-07/29-09/02/20176TC-158854

upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 38 Kax's Way, Chazy, New York 12921.

PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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burgh, NY 12901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/08-08/12/20176TC-157143

Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 173 Ausable Street, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/08-08/12/20176TC-157142

38KW, 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 June 26, 2017.

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

ADIRONDACK CANVAS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/1/2017. Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 8 North Street, Platts-

Childrens Amazing Adventures, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/09/2017. Office in Clinton County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 13 Colligan Point Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/15-08/19/20176TC-157342 DOYLE & SON MOBILE MARINE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/14/2017. Office in

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Hameline Contracting, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/15/2017 Office location: Clinton County. The NS is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any

LEGALS y y process to the LLC at: 92 1/2 Sailly Ave. Plattsburgh, NY 12901. The LLC's purpose is to engage in any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) MHPB Construction Management LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/04/2017 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: 537 Jersey Swamp Rd.,

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NC-07/08-08/12/20176TC-157141 My Blessing LLC. Filed with SSNY on 6/6/17.

Office: Clinton County.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 6 Willow Way Morrisonville NY 12962. Purpose: any lawful.

NC-07/29-09/02/20176TC-158851 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; Name of LLC: North Country Spirits LLC; Date of Filing: 6/29/2017; Office of the LLC: Clinton Co.; The NY Secretary of State (NYSS) has been desig-

LEGALS ( ) nated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 39 Haymeadow Road, Morrisonville, NY 12962; Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/15-08/19/20176TC-157672 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Reel Fine Clothing Company, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 03/18/2017 Office Location: Clinton County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon who process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to

LEGALS y y the LLC at: 30 Romeo Circle Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act of activity.

NC-07/22-08/26/20176TC-158250

STOWE FINE WOODWORKING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/7/2017.

Office in Clinton Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 273 Point Au Roche Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, which is also the principal business location. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NC-07/08-08/12/20176TC-157151

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