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Singing the National Anthem

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Frontier Town Again

Local students open games honoring country

What should Supers do with parcel?

Welcome home

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Boy Scout Salute Paying tribute to the BSA

Olympian snowboarder speaks at Word of Life

Andy Finch spends time with teens at Snowcamp

By Mikaela Foster

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Pictured are Tanya Dedrick, Axel Dedrick, Army Pvt. 1st Class Tyler Tucker and Gavin Tucker at Ticonderoga Middle School. Tyler just returned from a 15-month deployment to Korea and surprised his younger brothPhoto by Mikaela Foster ers with his arrival by picking them up from school.

Soldier surprises brothers at schools

By Mikaela Foster

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TICONDEROGA — Military deployments can be an emotional rollercoaster for service members and their families.

At the beginning, people can hurdle down the track into anger, fear and longing.

But each email, phone call or care package can sail them into hope and joy because they’re one step closer to being together again.

Homecomings can be a fireworks display of love and excitement. Some families make banners, redecorate their homes or plan welcome parties to surprise their service members and surround them with love.

But sometimes service members do the surprising.

Army Pvt. First Class Tyler Tucker did just that. He surprised his two younger brothers Feb. 4, by picking them up from school after returning home from his 15-month deployment to Korea.

Tucker said he and his brothers are very close and kept in touch throughout his deployment. But despite the emails and phone calls, they all felt the difference of not being together in person. >> Story Continued | pg. 10

POTTERSVILLE — Olympic snowboarder Andy Finch was “shredding the gnar” with campers at the Word of Life Snowcamp in late January.

The winter camp for teens in grades 7-12 offers activities like snowboarding, snow-mobiling, snowshoeing, ice tubing and ice hockey. These activities are coupled with guest speakers, biblical teaching and an opportunity for individuals to grow in their faith.

Tommy Sewall, the incoming director of Teen Camps with Word of Life, said the purpose of Snowcamp is to break down emotional walls in the teenagers who attend the camp in order to build up their lives and share the Gospel with them.

Sewall said he brings in well-known athletes to the camp because an athlete at Word of Life summer camp influenced him when he was younger and he sees the impact athletes can have on teens. He said he looks for athletes who are good role models, love the Lord and will let the campers interact with them on a personal level.

Sewall first invited Finch to Snow>> Story Continued | pg. 19

Chili Cook Off cancelled SCHROON — Due to circumstances beyond the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce’s control, they have cancelled the fifth annual Chili Cook Off scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13. The Chili Cook Off is an annual event that raises funds to help support the Schroon Lake EMS. Executive Director, Tammy Whitty-

Brown will be working with the Schroon Lake EMS in the near future to either schedule the Chili Cook Off for a later date in the year, or to develop a new signature event to help raise funds for the squad. For any questions call Tammy at the Chamber office at 532-7675 or email director@schoonlakechamber.org.

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CPCS to hold budget workshop

TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga’s Fort Fever Series continues Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. with “Who’s in Charge Here?” presented by Rich Strum. The program is free for Members of Fort Ticonderoga.

Following a disastrous invasion of Canada during the winter of 1775-76, the Continental worked to protect the northern frontier from an expected British invasion from Canada in 1776. Learn about the steps taken to maintain control of the vital Lake Champlain corridor and explore the conflict over the command of the American fleet that developed. Following an overview, participants will examine documents related to the command of the fleet and discuss how such a debacle could happen.

Additional “Fort Fever Series” programs are scheduled for March 13 and April 10.

The Clothing and Accoutrement Workshops are offered Feb. 27 and 28. Fort Ticonderoga presents “Winter Family Fun Day: An 18th-Century Experience” Feb. 13. The living history event “1775 British Garrison Weekend” takes place March 12. The fifth annual Garden and Landscape Symposium will be held April 9. For more information visit fortticonderoga.org. Some programs require advance registration.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Central School Board will hold a budget workshop Tuesday, March 1, in the District Library at 6 p.m.

Dissolution plan to be discussed PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, Feb. 22, at the Village Hall, at 7 p.m. The Dissolution Plan will be presented to the Village Board for review at this meeting. The special meeting is open to the public however there will be no public comment period permitted. The Village Board will hold a Public Hearing at a later date to present the plan to the public for review, comments and questions.

Village offices to be closed PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry and all associated departments will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of President’s Day. Garbage will be picked up in the Village Tuesday, Feb. 16.

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St Mary’s students, teachers learning with technology

By Mikaela Foster

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TICONDEROGA — Instruction through the use of technology is continuously evolving. Over the last year, teachers at St. Mary’s School have increased their use of technology to help bring them into new and innovative ways of teaching.

Devices like iPads, laptops, Mimio Teach Systems and HoverCam document cameras have aided teachers at all grade levels.

Susan Shelmadine, a fifth grade teacher, said every student at St. Mary’s has an iPad assigned to him or her for educational (in-school only) purposes that aid in areas like reading and math.

“Ipads have definitely launched us into the 21st century of learning,” Shelmadine said.

Using iPads for reading purposes allows teachers to download a book for the whole class to read together. Shelmadine said being able to do this is not only a space-saver, but it’s a motivational tool that allows students to read books of interest at their independent reading levels.

“Just the fact that they can choose the book,” she said. “And it holds them accountable when they know they have a quiz

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Shelmadine said along with the iPads, the Mimio Teach System has also been a beneficial interactive tool. The Mimio is a device that, with the aid of a projector, transforms a white board into a smart board.

Katie Brassard, a pre-k teacher, uses the Mimio with her students daily for letter, number and shape recognition and they practice writing their letters. She also uses it for an energy releasing activity- dancing.

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Pre-k student Aaron Dromgool said he likes dancing everyday.

“When we’ve been sitting for a long time, there’s a song and we get to dance,” he said.

Teachers in grades 1-4 also use the Mimio everyday.

Shelmadine said they access both language arts and math programs online for a more interactive experience, and upper grade levels use the Mimio for interactive field trips, as well.

Shelmadine said the opportunities technology has provided the teachers and students alike are endless.

“Each day, we discover new and innovative ways to reach our students through the use of technology,” she said.

ABOVE: Raelyn King, a fifth grader at St. Mary’s School, uses her assigned iPad to give a presentation on plant and animal cells.

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Putnam announces honor roll PUTNAM — Putnam Central announces their second quarter honor roll.

GradeÊ 6 High Honors

Nathan Trudeau and Gavin Tucker

Honors Travis Bowman and Jacob LaRose

GradeÊ 5 High Honors

Elizabeth Wojewodzic

Honors Samantha Smith

GradeÊ 4 High Honors

Kylie Bowman and Hannah McGrath

Honors Donovan Clemons

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Brace on Dean’s High Honors ALBANY — Lindsay Brace from Moriah, has been placed on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester at Sage College of Albany. Dean’s High Honors List students obtain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.70 after completing a course load of 12 credit hours or more.

Locals on President’s List SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College has named James W. St. Denis of Mineville, Katie A. Gagnon of Port Henry, Joyce L. Barber, Montana M. Callahan, Devin W. Davis, Renee’ E. Fleming, Lexi S. Moore, Cody L. O’Hara, Katherine Towne of Ticonderoga to the Fall 2015 Semester President’s List.

The students named to the President’s list earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0 out

of a possible 4.0. To be eligible for the President’s List recognition, full-time and parttime students must meet applicable credithour requirements.

Localson NCCC V.P.’s List SARANAC LAKE — North Country Community College has named Melinda S. Smith of Port Henry, Hannah L. Armstrong of Schroon Lake, Rachel J. Bolstridge, Mackenzie J. Bright, Tomas James Hendrix, Andrea M. Rich, Sarah M. West of Ticonderoga to the Fall 2015 Semester Vice President’s Honors List.

The students named to the Vice President’s list earned a grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49 out of a possible 4.0. To be eligible for the Vice President’s List recognition, fulltime and part-time students must meet applicable credit-hour requirements.

Church invites community to services CROWN POINT — The First Congregational Church, “Brick Church in the Park”, invites the community to join them this week Sunday, Feb. 14, at 9:30 a.m. This weeks’ Service will include worship, reflective time and Pastoral Prayers, singing, as well as a positive, timely message.

Sunday, Feb. 21, the Church Council will be following the Service.

For more information and directions to these or any church activities call 597-3398 or visit Brickchurchonline.com.

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Ti/Montcalm St. Partners prepare for future events TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (TMSP) is preparing for future plans and partnerships as well as reviewing their accomplishments.

Recent projects in coordination with partner organizations include docks installed on the LaChute River in Bicentennial Park, lighting of the LaChute Falls in Bicentennial Park, improved lighting of the Monument at Moses Circle, services sign on Route 9N/Hague Road, annual Street Art Project, annual food pantry shopping spree, creating of Pocket Park on Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga welcome signs, landscaping around welcome signs, and streetscape improvements along Montcalm Street.

In addition TMSP has also recently revitalized its partnership and membership with the National Main Street Center. TMSP has followed the National Main Street Center Four-Point Approach as well as uses their Eight Principals and have recently revitalized this effort. Both are the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize main street business districts.

TMSP also plans and implements annual events in coordination with their partners including Ticonderoga End of Winter Carnival, Community Clean-Up Day, Best 4th In The North Celebration, StreetFest, Street Art Auction, and HalloweenFest. TMSP also participated regularly in local shopping and dining events.

Future projects include new and improved public parking signs along Montcalm Street, LaChute River Trail entrance signs, improvement of bump outs on Montcalm Street including tree replacement, additional benches and garbage cans on Montcalm Street, Streetscape projects, Downtown Business District sign at the Fort Ticonderoga intersection, creating of green spaces, new banners and decorations for Downtown Ticonderoga and Business Districts, as well as continued implementation of the Streetscape Master Plan.

TMSP will be implementing the refreshed National Main Street approach into their organizational structure as well as working closer with the National Main Street Center to utilize their resources and tools to benefit Downtown Ticonderoga.

TMSP currently has a structure of an Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and the

Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce serving as the TMSP Coordinator. TMSPís Executive Committee is made up of each committee chairperson/s and the organizations treasurer.

TMSP committees currently consist of Promotions, StreetFest, Design, and the Best 4th In The North. TMSP Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Committee members are volunteers.

For more information including projects, events, or serving on a committee, contact the TACC at 585-6619, chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or stop by their office. Visit the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnerships facebook page or timainstreet.org to stay up to date on news and events.

Donations to support the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership and their efforts to enhance and revitalize downtown Ticonderoga are tax deductible. Donations can be mailed to: TMSP, P.O. Box 379, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

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There ought to be a law

here really should be a law against such behavior and such price gouging.

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about Martin Shkreli, the former pharmaceutical executive who generated national outrage after he raised the price of a once-cheap life-saving pill from $13.50 to $750, an increase of more than 5,000 percent overnight.

Shkreli’s contempt for those in need of Daraprim, a pill used to treat toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that afflicts people with weakened immune systems, such as those with AIDS and pregnant women, has caused members of Congress to question his motives.

His brief appearance on Capital Hill, showcased perhaps one of the worst and most disrespectful individuals one could possibly ever encounter.

It also exemplifies what many today feel about the pharmaceutical industry that places profits before human needs.

In a memo drafted by Shkreli to investors he stated, “So 5,000 paying bottles at the new price is $375,000,000— almost all of it is profit and I think we will get 3 years of that or more. Should be a very handsome investment for all of us. Let’s all cross our fingers that the estimates are accurate.”

Despite demonstrating his true contempt during the hearing where he repeatedly refused to testify on advice from council, Shkreli appeared genuinely disgusted that he would be forced to appear at the hearing and be lectured.

While being addressed he smirked, made faces, looked away and appeared on the verge of laughter at one point when U. S. Rep Elijah Cummings was speaking. Cummings went on to reprimand Shkreli, saying “It’s not funny, Mr. Shkreli. People are dying and they’re getting sicker and sicker.”

After the hearing, he made it very clear what he thought of the entire process when he tweeted, “Hard to accept that these imbeciles represent the people in our government.”

What kind of heartless human being acts like this?

I’m all for free enterprise and free market principles, but when any one company or person puts lives at risk in this manner and chooses to operate to the detriment of mankind, some form of emergency government eminent domain process should be enacted to protect the innocent.

Fortunately, Shkreli’s business practices have led to federal charges as well as many civil lawsuits filed against him.

As enlightened as we may be today if we lack respect for each other and devalue life in the name of making a buck, our culture will be in deep trouble and future generations will sadly pay the price for what we fail to correct today.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Frontier Town again? Here’s an idea ...

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ere we go again.

Frontier Town is back on lawmaker lips.

Last month, the Essex County Board of Supervisors asked for a price tag on demolition costs for several buildings on the former theme park property which now present a safety hazard.

It’s the beginning of a now-familiar cycle that always ends with taxpayers losing.

Here’s an idea: Essex County should give the property to the Open Space Institute. The conservation group can then help facilitate the transfer of the main parcel to the state for inclusion in an emerging trail network, some 40 miles that will cut through five towns in the central Adirondacks.

The 85-acre complex has been empty since the rodeo up and left town nearly 20 years ago.

Two years ago, lawmakers held a series of task force meetings to hash out a solution.

Marketing the property to a retail outlet was discussed then, as it is now.

But at the time, lawmakers opted against enlisting the Essex County Industrial Development Agency to conduct an economic feasibility study, citing the time length and the strong desire to simply get rid of it.

We all know what happened next: Essex County put the parcel out to bid at a tax auction, declined an offer by a local businessman and the case wound up in court. North Hudson voters added insult to injury by rejecting the town’s purchase through a permissive referendum.

It was a free market exercise that ended in disaster, mainly through wasted time and lost revenue, not to mention hidden costs, like the amount of time county officials spent bogged down combatting an entirely avoidable problem.

If lawmakers sold it to the late George Moore for $60,000, the problem buildings likely would have been torn down by now (And George, being the good LETTERS

DonÕ tÊ takeÊ itÊ outÊ onÊ theÊ clubÊ

To the Editor: In response to Mr. Bedell’s letter to the editor, I would have to agree that there was and is an issue with the abuse of his property. It is unfortunate that it had to come at the expense of the snowmobile club.

The problem with the ATV’s in Willsboro goes far beyond just Mr. Bedell’s property.

Willsboro as a town needs to address this issue.

They are tromping on anybody’s property to get from point A to point B. On more than one occasion, I have been met by four-wheelers screaming down Main Street in broad daylight. It is my understanding that the state police can’t even catch these people.

With that being said, I wish Willsboro would start an ATV club so that they could be called when there is an issue as opposed to it always being taken out on the snowmobile club that asks for land owner permission, has insurance and tries our best to be respectful of the land owners.

As a club, we don’t like the ATVs, as they rut up the trails we work so hard to maintain. We are always open to trying to resolve issues with the land owners. In this case, we put up “no ATV” signs; we offered to put up gates on Mr. Bedell’s property to try to keep the four wheelers out, with which Mr. Bedell agreed that it wasn’t going to work as the four-wheelers would just go around the gates. In the meantime, we have respected his wishes and put up trail closed signs until the issue can be resolved.

Our club maintains approximately 75-100 miles of trail between Willsboro, Essex, Westport, Elizabethtown and Lewis. We do our best to monitor the

businessman he was, probably would have made a profit on it).

But instead, the county is now looking at the costs of hazardous waste removal for a yet-to-be-determined number of buildings that are only continuing to deteriorate.

Is this really the best use of taxpayer dollars?

The county needs to cut their losses and move on. They’re already $200,000 in the hole for back taxes owed on the collection of parcels. There’s no need to add to that sum.

Just think of the options if the state takes the parcel: The former park just off the Adirondack Northway would be the perfect connector with state land holdings.

If the Moore estate could be convinced to part with the A-Frame, the building could be torn down and a welcome center, or even a small museum, could be constructed in the footprint.

Once completed, the property could be a major draw for outdoor enthusiasts.

If the Moore family wants to keep the A-Frame, then that structure also needs to be removed. If they want to build something to augment what the state will do with the surrounding property, much of which are wetlands, even better.

What’s not to love?

North Hudson gets their desired hook-up to the state network; the state gets more open land, the Moore family receives recognition for their family’s contributions to the region, while the county is relieved of a perennial albatross.

We simply do not need another showdown at the O.K. Corral. Hopefully this go-around can lead to a peace treaty — not a gunfight.

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Our club is there to promote all snow travel and find it unfortunate that it is abused in the off season. This should be an eye-opener to everyone that a recreational trail is a privilege, not a right, and needs to be respected for what its intended use is. Hopefully the community can come together to resolve the issues with the ATVs in Willsboro.

Paul Stephens President Mountain Lakers Snowmobile Club Wadhams

AppalledÊ byÊ Albany

To the Editor: I couldn’t agree more with your editorial in reference to “New York: Welcome to the state of authoritarianism.”

Control is what Albany wants and is typical of the democratic party. If there is a way to control an aspect of our lives, they will try to implement it. The SAFE act is another case in point, passed in the middle of the night by Albany democrats unwilling to allow the voice of the people to be heard.

I also couldn’t help but snicker at the cartoon at the top of the same page alluding to Cruz and Trump as poison. The other side has either a liar and thief or an old socialist as a choice. Too bad I’m not much of an artist. I’d make a cartoon about that.

Roger J. Nolfe Ticonderoga

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ThanksÊ forÊ toyÊ help

To the Editor: As the event coordinator for the annual Holiday Toy Drive for the past 10 years, I have endured the honor of experiencing the true meaning in the spirit of giving during the holiday season.

Each holiday season, every town in every state across the country has families where Christmas is a stressor rather than a time of joy because the monetary means to provide gifts for under the tree is difficult.

As I can’t speak for every town in every state across the country, I can speak for the North Country region. We are a region of small, close-knit communities who take care of their own. I began the Toy Drive with only a few hundred dollars and financially grew immensely over the years.

I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation the community members and businesses, locally and throughout the North Country Region who have generously contributed over the past decade. I further wish to thank my former place of employment, M&M Diner for sponsoring the Toy Drive for the first eight years and to Connie Drake, of Connie’s Rusty Zipperz Consignment & Thrift Store for sponsoring the Toy Drive for the past two years.

Much thanks and appreciation extended to the following organizations: Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department & Women’s Auxiliary, Au Sable Forks Elementary School’s P.T.O., Matt Parks of Ward Lumber Company and Au Sable Valley Central School’s Booster Club.

I am thankful to the Press Republican, Sun Community News and Jay Online Community News for assisting with the promotion of the Annual Holiday Toy Drive.

As I end my 10-year run, I am confident to the Annual Toy Drive will continue on in making certain girls and boys in our community have a joyous holiday season.

Cynthia Murphy Event Coordinator Au Sable Forks

AÊ tinyÊ town

To the Editor: Editor’s Note: The following poem was submitted by Essex resident Jeff Murdock in response to our Jan. 30 editorial board opinion piece, “A tiny town with not-so-tiny problems.”

Two roads, a ferry, and a lake Do not a city make Nor hamlet so I read For hamlets have no churches Nor government to lead But the lovely intersections Of travel wet and dry Are perfect for the village That lives in my mind’s eye Now those who visit, those who stay Are not quite all the same Each has its own perspective Each sings its own refrain The village has old timers And latecomers in its fold Plus an influx of summer folks Who leave when it gets cold

Now toss in all the travelers Who are only passing through Some stop and have a bite to eat And all enjoy the view This mixture of humanity Creates a potpourri Which means within the village People often disagree Of course they hate the winter And warmly welcome summer But when it comes to politics Its glum and even glummer No unifying vision No common cause for all But rather each to owns the cry On Main Street or Town Hall But the village seems to thrive And remain a lakeside treasure For residents and visitors All love it in full measure

SteppingÊ downÊ withÊ gratitude

Jeff Moredock Essex

To the Editor: As the 2015 holiday season marked my fourth and final time as coordinator of the annual Holiday (Christmas) Meal Tote Drive, I leave with enormous feelings of gratitude and humility.

Countless community members, year-round and seasonal, gracious contributors who reside outside of the Adirondacks but hold ties to the area, businesses and organizations were partners with assisting me to prepare and deliver 51 Christmas meals to families experiencing financial difficulties, those enduring a health crisis and to several senior citizens who enjoyed a ham or turkey meal.

I wish to thank the community members and businesses who donated either a turkey or ham, non-perishable food items and/or provided a monetary contribution.

I further wish to thank the following local organizations who provide a donation each holiday season: The Office of the Town of Jay Supervisor Archie Depo, Knights of Columbus/Au Sable Forks Council, Au Sable Forks Volunteer Fire Department & Women’s Auxiliary, the Au Sable Forks Elementary School’s Parent-Teacher Organization and JCEO (Melissa Walton).

Much thanks and appreciation is extended to the following local media outlets: Plattsburgh Press Republican, Sun Community News and Dr. Seth and Trudy Rosenblum of The Jay Online Community News.

In conclusion, as I stand down from my post, I depart with great confidence the annual Holiday Meal (Christmas) Tote Drive will continue. Au Sable Forks is a close-knit community who takes care of its own and the spirit of giving is 24/7.

Kelly C. Murphy, Au Sable Forks

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DonÕ tÊ letÊ JCOPEÊ issueÊ rest To the Editor:

Thank you for your op-ed, “New York: Welcome to the state of authoritarianism.” This is a scary direction for our state government to be taking.

Even worse, from some stories I’ve heard, this attitude seems to stem from our governor himself.

I have heard that employees in the state offices are required to submit for approval any stories, interviews, etc., for approval if the governor’s name is mentioned.

Reason: “The press might see it.”

The governor and his staff seemingly do NOT approve of free speech if it is about them.

Please keep up with this subject: Do not let it rest and disappear.

Carl Zehr Morrisonville

WWIIÊ combatÊ vet:Ê VoteÊ Trump To the Editor:

The article in the Jan. 30 newspaper by Nadine Battaglia was very good and I hope a lot of people read it.

I am a combat vet of WWII and very turned off about all these murders, rapes, stealing and lying. Much of them from our own government.

This year, vote Republican if Trump gets the nomination.

Jack Norton Minerva

TheÊ publicÊ misinformedÊ byÊ theÊ Sun To the Editor:

for shame, for shame sun reporters for your abusive use of the writings of Charles John Hufffman Dickens. In last week’s editorial your comparison of Dickens introduction in the “The Tale of Two Cities” with Essex is reprehensible in every sense of the word. In this era of raging acts of terrorism, the Town of Essex is appalled at your lack of propriety and sensibility.

That SUN attack editorial is, as usual, a bore, full of misinformation, self generated issues, misconceptions, and horrible misuse of literary metaphor.

Its language was obviously written by a sociopath. Why do you stay in the pocket of a such a person? Why don’t you have enough journalistic integrity to write your own versions of “yellow” journalism of this lowest form?

As for your strident charges, the editorial contains no less than five misrepresentations, such as claiming your paper had to personally present a FOIA request which you never performed. How can you allege subterfuge in the sale of our vacant Church building sale when we held an open hearing before any sale? Why did you claim that Essex has entered into a shared service agreement with Willsboro when such an action requires Town Board agreement which has not been made? Your use of shoddy journalism must justify your desire to appease a few vindictive persons. Citizens of Essex County if you want full and complete accounts, you may write me at jlafore92@gmail.com, come visit me when I return in Mid-March, call upon any member of the Town Board or arrive at a Town Board meeting.

Lastly, I have always gone out of my way to treat the SUN as if it is a top rated news agency, and in spite of your vitriolic anger because Essex does not love you the way you wish, I shall continue to do so. The SUN should never forget that it is supposed to be a repository for reporting not a haven for failed and unsuccessful fiction writers and favoritism.

Jim LaForest Essex Editor’s Note: We never claimed to “personally” present a FOIL request.

A reporter emailed a FOIL request for the 2016 Essex Budget to Supervisor Ed Gardner and Secretary to the Supervisor Catherine DeWolff on Dec. 8.

DeWolff replied as follows: “All FOIA requests go through the Town Clerk. I will forward this request to her now.” The town complied immediately with providing the 2016 Essex Budget, which was adopted on Nov. 12.

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To the Editor:

Let’s get one thing straight…if you haven’t given up anything for this country, you shouldn’t have a voice. But you do!

Try giving up part of your life for the freedoms you enjoy today. Many of us did! The way Vietnam Vets were treated when they came back to the States; being spit on was enough for me to enlist.

I spent three years of my life in the U.S. Navy. Three years that I was proud to serve. When you’re in the armed forces, you are living under socialism.

Your life is not your own. What have you done?

The actions of the war protesters sent a message to other countries. Let me explain.

When I was in Toulon, France and Naples, Italy in 1974 I wore my naval uniform and was spit on. At the time, I didn’t know why. The only answer I could come up with was that these people watched American demonstrators spit on our American soldiers upon their return from Vietnam.

It saddens my heart to see Americans vote for a president who circumvents the Constitution of the United States. The same Constitution that I was sworn to protect and uphold at all costs. Where were you?

I realize you have the right to vote for whomever you want to vote for, but I’d also like to remind you of who fought for those rights. Did you?

These men and women still exist. They are being treated better by the people, but look at the administration and how they are treating them.

We have lost lives, lives that have ceased to exist. Ask a Gold Star mother or father how to fill the void that will never be replaced. Ask the wives or husbands who continue on without their partner. Last but not least, ask the children who live without a mother or a father.

I would like to quote President Kennedy. “The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it and the glow from the fire can truly light the world.

And so my fellow Americans, Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help. But knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own” Still got your hand out?

Brett M. Thompson Moriah

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W

e all have our favorite eateries at home and away. Kaye and I recently spent a month in Kissimmee, Florida and had no problem finding places to chow down. Special thanks to family and friends for gifting us with restaurant cards to aid and assist with keeping my girth near the limit of my belt. For Kaye, on the other hand, bird bites maintained her fighting figure at 94 pounds.

She orders a toasted cheese sandwich with a slice of tomato, along with a cup of soup and brings half the sandwich home for a snack. I order a full-course meal and smack my lips when I lick the plate. Do opposites attract? In our case, they certainly do.

Thanks to our trusty GPS and my unfailing sense of smell when food is being prepared, we had no problem whatever zeroing in on enough restaurants to keep us satiated. Some were old standards while others were new discoveries. Some were wonderful; others were horrendous.

I won’t burden you with a list of the good ones. I’m easy to please. Just bring me meat and potatoes with a nice veggie or a tasty piece of fish and I’m a happy camper. Oh, I appreciated the sauces and the perfect presentation we found along the way, but there were a few disappointments. Most of them had to do with inflated prices.

I had no complaints about the all-you-can-eat buffets. I always got more than my money’s worth. After all, I felt obligated to make up for the teeny portions Kaye put on her plate. Desserts?

Yup—those, too.

We found a Florida version of a Plattsburgh chain favorite just one block from our condo and moved our forks up and down there often. When the service and fare are exemplary, we not only praise the wait staff, but management. We also show our appreciation with generous tips.

We singled out a few upscale restaurants along the way and were generally pleased with what we found. However, on one occasion, we chose what sounded like a steak house. Big mistake.

It took so long for the waitress to explain the meat selection that I took a nap while my stomach gurgled the blues. The wine list had names I could neither pronounce nor afford and I was not impressed with the pomp and circumstance. Entrees were beyond expensive and anything extra, including vegetables, added to the exorbitant tab. Someone at our table ordered butter for his bread and the cost was over five dollars.

I ate my expensive pork chops while Kaye sipped her lobster bisque. We opted out of dessert and drove away singing the blues with lighter wallets. I suppose some diners enjoy that kind of pomposity, but we couldn’t wait to get back to our old haunts in Plattsburgh to order two michigans with.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Not a minute wasted “We have to live life with a sense of urgency so not a minute is wasted.”

Les Brown said that. The reality of our world today is that thanks to technology, we are more efficient and more productive than ever before.

But there’s a downside: We’ve begun to fill that extra time we have left over with more and more media consumption. According to a new report by ZenithOptimedia, Americans spend an average of 608 minutes each day on their phones, watching television, or browsing the Internet. In the past five years, our Internet use alone has gone up 105 percent. When I ask fellow Northerners what they think of this phenomenon, I seem to always get an answer that is along the same lines: “Well, there’s nothing else to do around here.”

To that, I say: “Yes there is.”

Chris Alley’s new exhibition, “The Science of Fantasy and Miracles,” will be on display at ROTA Studios and Gallery in Plattsburgh until Feb. 19. An opening reception, which will feature live music by Kiki’s Lost Nation and Bren, will be held on Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is free, though a donation is suggested at the door.

On Feb. 18, ROTA will host a Comedy Night. David Heti and Shawn Stenhouse will perform standup from 7-9 p.m. Heti, whose debut album, “It Was Okay,” was released last year, has been hailed as a “deftly subversive” comic by The Comedy Network. When not on tour, Heti teaches comedy writing at McGill University and works as a contributing writer to VICE. Co-headliner Stenhouse is a comedian that defines himself as having “a style that falls somewhere between blithely dry and mildly enthused.” When he’s not performing stand-up, says Stenhouse, he’s either sitting around feeling sorry for himself or working on his webcomic series, ‘Shawn’s Bad Comics.’ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is on a $3-10 sliding scale. Attendees are encouraged to pay what they can afford.

All Without the Bass will take the stage at Lake Placid’s Smoke Signals on Feb. 13. All Without the Bass is an acoustic pop band based in Plattsburgh. Show starts at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

Smoke Signals will also host Bella’s Bartok on Feb. 18. Bella’s Bartok describes their sound as a combination of “the desperate wail of the blues, the melodic timbre of a choir and the blockrocking beats of your favorite Hungarian dance hall.” The seven piece group is based out of Northampton, MA. Show starts at 9 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 518-523-2271.

The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will host the Broadway Boys on Feb. 13. The Broadway Boys is a collection of Broadway’s finest male singers.

The group features performers from wildly popular shows like “The Book of Mormon,” “Wicked,” “Kinky Boots,” “Motown,” “Rent,” “Jersey Boys,” “Mamma Mia,” “Mary Poppins,” “Hair,” “Altar Boyz,” “Rock of

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Ages,” “Hairspray,” “Once” and many more. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket costs range from $20-40. For more information, call the box office at 518-563-1604.

The Spike Wilner Jazz Trio will play live at The Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek on Feb. 13. Show from 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 518-251-2505.

World-renowned Oboist, Matt Dine, will perform at Witherbee’s Carriage House in Schroon Lake on Feb. 20. Dine will be performing a concerto titled “Me, Myself and Albinoni”

by Tomaso Albinoni. This piece was written for two oboes.

For Dine, this is no issue: with the help of modern technology, he has created a show that allows him to play both parts.

Using a large screen, he is able to show a lifesize video of himself playing the second part, while he plays the first oboe part live. This is a unique performance that showcases Dine’s talent as both a musician and a film maker. This performance is underwritten by Witherbee’s Carriage House as part of their commitment to bringing a variety of music to the Schroon Lake area. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Seats can be reserved in advance by calling 518-532-9595.

Tenth Avenue North will be passing through Lake George on Feb. 18 as part of their “All the Earth is Holy Ground” spring tour. Hawk Nelson and I Am They will open the show.

Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets to the Lake George Forum performance, call 1-800-965-9324 or visit thelighthouseevents.com.

The Champlain Valley Film Series will present the film “Meru” on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburgh Grange Hall. Billed as a thrilling tale of superhuman perseverance and teamwork, the flick captures the awe-inspiring true story of three mountaineers who attempted to climb an impossible peak in the Himalayas. Tickets are $6. Contact info@cvfilms. org for more information.

On Feb. 13, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the season with an 18th century-themed Winter Family Fun Day. Sledding, snowshoeing, and skating will be among many of the activities offered. Tours and presentations will be available to visitors interested in learning about the rich history of Ticonderoga in the winter. The event will last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snowshoe tours will be available at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $10. For more information, call 518-585-2821.

The Mountaineer in Keene Valley will host their fourteenth annual Adirondack Backcountry Ski Festival on March 5-6. Backcountry skiing is a type of skiing on natural snow in natural terrain, and combines all of the elements of touring, climbing and downhill skiing. Guided tours for several ability levels will be available for a limited number of participants on Saturday and Sunday. As part of the festival, Patagonia Ambassador Leah Evans of Revelstoke, British Columbia – winner of the Freeride World Tour and founder of Girls Do Ski – will be presenting a lecture at Keene Arts. Advance registration for all guided tours and instructional clinics will be required. To pre-register, call 518-576-2281 or contact mountaineer@mountaineer. com. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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Schroon Lake senior citizens recently held their monthly meeting at the Club. Euanna Pigford played the piano as members had a sing-along for Valentine’s Day. Following the meeting, they ate dinner at DeCesare’s Restaurant in Schroon Lake.

So he and his mom, Tanya Dedrick, planned to surprise the boys with his arrival.

Tanya said she and Tucker had been planning for two weeks.

The first brother they surprised was Gavin Tucker, a student at Putnam Central.

“I was crying,” Gavin said, adding he felt very joyful.

After the tearful hello, they drove to Ticonderoga Middle School to surprise their other

brother, Axel Dedrick.

Axel’s face lit up when he walked into the main office, where his brother was waiting.

“I was excited — I was surprised,” said Axel, who said he missed Tyler a lot.

Axel, Gavin, Tyler and Tanya were smiling ear to ear as they headed home, overjoyed to be together once again.

The brothers are looking forward to “just hanging out” over the next month before Tyler heads to Fort Sill, Okla.

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Fort Ticonderoga to host annual War College event TICONDEROGA — Registration is now open for Fort Ticonderoga’s Twenty-First Annual War College of the Seven Years’ War, May 20 to May 22 in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. This annual seminar focuses on the French and Indian War in North America (1754-1763), bringing together a panel of distinguished historians from across the United States. This is open to the public; pre-registration is required.

Begun in 1996, the session has become nationally recognized as the premier seminar on the French and Indian War, a conflict that spread across the globe and set the stage for the American Revolution. The War College features a mix of new and established scholars in an informal setting for a weekend of presentations related to the military, social, and cultural history of the war.

Speakers include: · Carl J. Anderson, III, researcher and author, “John Goffe, Jacob Bailey, and the New Hampshire Regiment.” · Kathleen Baker, Massachusetts Historical Society, “Ursuline Nuns and the French & Indian War.” · Katherine Grandjean, Wellesley College, “Publishing Terror: War and Communication on the New England Frontier.” · James M. McManus, independent historian, “Sir William Johnson: British Colonial Politics during the French and Indian War.” · John-Eric Nelson, independent historian, “‘No Real Dependence is to be Had’: Connecticut Provincials in the 1758 Campaign.” · David Preston, The Citadel, “Braddock’s Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution.” · Charles W. Thayer, independent historian, “The Engraved Powder Horn: origin and evolution of an indigenous American art form, 1746-1763.” · Tim Todish, author, “‘with intent to raise Commotions and Disturbances in the upper Countrys’: The Trial of Major Robert Rogers for Treason While Commandant of Fort Michilimackinac.”

The War College also features presentations by two Fort Ticonderoga Museum staff. Curator Matthew Keagle will give a presentation “Dieskau’s Grenadiers: Reevaluating a key moment of the Battle of Lake George, 1755.” Keagle will examine traditional narratives of the second half of the Battle of Lake George and pose an alternative interpretation that challenges those narratives

of the opening combat of the northern campaign of the French and Indian War. Fort Ticonderoga’s Senior Director of Interpretation, Stuart Lilie, will delve into the role of artillery in the fighting at Ticonderoga in “‘Desirous of Getting Up More Artillery’: Cannons of the Campaigns at Carillon.”

Registration forms can be downloaded fortticonderoga. org under the “Education” tab by selecting “Workshops and Seminars” on the drop down menu and then clicking on the War College. A printed copy is also available upon request by contacting Fort Ticonderoga at 585-2821.

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TICONDEROGA — According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one killer of women. One in three will die from heart disease each year, but people across the nation rally together each February to raise awareness and remind women of the importance of protecting their heart health. Students at Ticonderoga Middle School wore red Feb. 5 in support of National Wear Red Day and the “Go Red for Women by American Heart Association.”

According to the “Go Red For Women” website, the organization “inspires women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities, and shape policies to save lives.”

Barbara Peria, a sixth grade Language Arts teacher at Ticonderoga MS, helped encourage students to support heart awareness because she believes women should be aware at an early age of how important their heart health is and that they are at risk. While engaging in discussions with students, she discovered many of the students have someone in their family whose health has been impacted by heart disease, and one student who has two.

Anna McDonald, a 6th grader, has two aunts who both had heart transplants while in their late thirties, early forties. McDonald said she was in third or fourth grade and remembers crying a lot in school when her aunt, Lisa Carmichael, had her heart transplant.

In a video interview of Carmichael created for “Go Red for Women” she was interviewed about her experiences with heart disease and her heart transplant. Her journey was all about persistence. When she started feeling palpitations, she was persistent in finding out what was wrong. After being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, she was persistent in the fight to keep living everyday with a smile on her face. She persisted to return to a normal life after her heart transplant.

In the video interview she said, “You don’t just lay down and die.” When her son looked at her, she wanted him to see strength.

Peria said Carmichael was a true inspiration to her students.

According to the “Go Red For Women” website, since the first National Wear Red Day in 2003, they’ve made “tremendous strides in the fight against heart disease and stroke in women. Through research and education to healthy lifestyle changes, [they’re] proud that:: • Nearly 90 percent have made at least one healthy behavior change.

• More than one-third has lost weight.

• More than 50 percent have increased their exercise.

• 6 out of 10 have changed their diets.

• More than 40% have checked their cholesterol levels.

• One third has talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans.

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Essex County Sheriff’s deputy wins statewide award Thomas Murphy named Correction Officer of the Year

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“He’s just a very tech-adept person,” Cutting said, noting the company that designed the software, Black Creek, has utilized him to do training for other facilities.

The local resident has a track record of awards. Murphy was previously a recipient of a Sheriff ’s Office PBA scholarship, landed another from the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute and a third from the National Sheriffs’ Association that allowed him to obtain his master’s degree.

“Major Murphy and his wife Devann are very active in the community,” said the release. “They are outstanding ambassadors for the Essex County Sheriff ’s Office.”

Murphy, who said the award was unex-

pected, beat out five other nominees from 58 counties.

Cutting said Murphy is “indispensable” to the department.

“He’s just one of those solid dependable officers that works hard at his job,” Cutting said.

ABOVE: Thomas Murphy, a major with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, has been named the NYS Sheriffs’ Institute’s Correction Officer of the Year. From left to right: Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike, Murphy, NYS Sheriffs’ Association President James Voutour, Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting and Genesee County Sheriff Gary Maha.

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Major Thomas Murphy, of the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department, was named Correction Officer of the Year by the New York State Sheriff ’s Association last month.

The award is given by the Albany-based association for a heroic event or in recognition of an outstanding career in the corrections field.

Murphy, who joined the department in 2000, qualified for the latter.

In 2008, Murphy played a “critical role” in the development of the new jail complex in Lewis by acting as a supervisor during the reassignment process.

Murphy used his technical expertise to become the department’s expert in the facility’s security and booking systems, developing numerous computer programs, files and other organizational elements enhanced the jail’s operation.

Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting said the switch wasn’t an easy task. It took a significant amount of skill and education to facilitate the transition from an “ancient” jail relying on keys and cranks to a state-of-theart facility that uses touchscreen technology.

“We went ahead 150 years of technology in a matter of weeks,” Cutting said.

The former jail, located at the Government Center in Elizabethtown, was one of the oldest in the state.

Murphy was named major and jail administrator in 2012.

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SUNY ADK adds to Dean’s List QUEENSBURY — SUNY Adirondack has announced t h e Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester. To qualify, each student maintained a grade point average of 3.20 or higher for six or more credits in the fall semester.

The following students were honored for this accomplishment: Michaela Fitzgerald of Putnam Station, Amanda Christian, Rhiannon Hoffman, Jacob Joseph and Melanie Philp of Schroon Lake, David Bevins, Konner Bruce and Kaitlin Diskin of Ticonderoga, Alexandra Abbott, Kristen Ayers, Samantha Baldwin, Kayla Bizon, Natalie Brooks, Michelle Colomb, Olyvia Conger, Josh Hoagland, Jennifer Juckett, Adam Koeble, Colby LaChapelle, Megan Lane, Rachel Lavin, Drew Martindale, Kayla Melendy, Jason Morrill, Brooke Paddock, Seth Peets, Meghan Redmond, Ian Rollins, Mariah Sala, Kendra Stevens, Ryan Sweeney, Taryn Tracy and Brooke Younger of Whitehall.

St. Michael’s names Lowe to Dean’s List COLCHESTER, VT — William K. Lowe of North Hudson was named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at St. Michael’s College. Lowe, a Senior Biology major, is the son of Arthur and Linda Lowe of North Hudson and a graduate of Schroon Lake Central School.

Fire Science major earn’s spot in VP’s List LACONIA, NH — Dalton Huestis of Ticonderoga, who is majoring in Fire Science at Lakes Region Community College announced that was placed on the Vice President’s List. The Vice President’s List denotes an earned GPA of 3.30 to 3.74.

Williford, Gosselin announce engagement Scuderi named to Dean’s List CASTLETON — Rachel Scuderi of Ticonderoga, a Sports Administration major, was recently named to the Castleton University Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. She is the daughter of Dan and Renee Scuderi.

To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

Linda and Stan Williford of North Creek are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Lynn Williford, to Taylor Robert Gosselin, son of Donna and Steve Gosselin of Milford, NH. Kelsey is a 2014 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Biochemistry degree. She currently is working toward a PhD in neuroscience at Boston University. Taylor is also a 2014 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Biochemistry degree. He is currently working toward a PhD in chemistry at the University of Connecticut. A November 2016 wedding is planned.

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he Boy Scouts of America (BSA) celebrate their 106th birthday, Feb. 8. According to their website, BSA is “one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations.”

For the last 106 years, the BSA has helped build future leaders of our country by combining educational activities, lifelong values and fun. The BSA believes “helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.”

In honor of their anniversary, check out some of the BSA groups in the local area.

Troop 6072 (Ticonderoga) In the past 13 years Ticonderoga Scouting has produced 24 Eagle Scouts.

“For such a small town that number is truly amazing,” said Joanne Cook, committee chairperson. “These fantastic young men produced 24 Eagle Scout projects that have benefited this community and some that will continue to benefit this community for years to come.”

Examples of these Eagle Scout and their projects are Patrick Dunn who built the fence and placed the rocks around the edge of the Ticonderoga Town Beach. Michael LaFountain made improvements to the Ticonderoga Dog Park. Matthew Cook built the pavilion at the Ticonderoga Town Beach. Connor Lawrie made improvements to the gymnasium at the Ticonderoga Youth Center.

As of right now, Troop 6072 is not currently active.

“The majority of our boys are over 18 and no longer eligible for the Scouting program,” Cook said. “Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful in recruiting new younger members to keep the troop active.

Cook said there is a troop based out of Hague, Troop 73, where boys in the community can participate.

“We hope that many will take the opportunity to join this troop and keep the proud tradition of the Ticonderoga Eagle Scout alive,” she said.

Pack 6070 (Crown Point) Pack 6070 currently has five registered Cub Scouts in their

Wolf Den and one registered Webelos Scout. Anyone interested in joining can go to the Scout Hall located in the downstairs of the Crown Point Fire Station, Monday evenings at 5:30p.m. Upcoming events include their Pinewood Derby, March 5. It is being held in coordination with the Pack from Westport due to their limited numbers.

Troop 6070 (Crown Point) Troop 6070 has six dedicated young men. Last summer the troop attended two summer camps. The first trip was at Camp Joseph in South Royalton, Vt. “Our troop combined with two other troops, Westport and Middlebury to go to South Royalton in the Green Mountain Council,” Scoutmaster Michael Rice said. “It was a great experience for our troop (because they are a small troop) to join other troops and experience two summer camps in one summer. It also gave them the opportunity to earn more merit badges and ranks.”

The second summer camp that was at Camp Wakpominee, in Fort Ann. The boys also participated in one of their 10 mile hikes for their Hiking merit badge this year at Camp Santanoni in Newcomb.

Interested in joining Troop 6070? Contact Scoutmaster Michael Rice at 597-3853, michael.rice2515@gmail.com or contact Gene Staubitz 572-2284, port461@yahoo.com Troop meetings are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Crown Point Firehouse in the basement. (As a general rule, if there is no school there is no scout meeting.)

Upcoming events include a 3-day camping trip to Stacy Brook in Westport this month.

Troop 6037 (Schroon Lake) Troop 6037 currently has five boys that are active in the troop. They are always looking for more. Their next event is a winter camp out, to be held in mid February. They are currently in the preparation stages and are hoping for some snow.

Scoutmaster Joe Foote said, “Our troop enjoys being outdoors. We camp every season of the year. We hike, camp, cook, and enjoy being together.”

Foote said they just recently had a scout complete his Eagle Scout project of repairing the Little League ball field. They have another who is working to beautify the Veterans Memo-

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Blaise, LaBorde announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blaise of Crown Point, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Allison Marguerite Blaise to Dawson James LaBorde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don LaBorde of Pierz, MN. Miss Blaise is a graduate of Thomas Edison State University and is employed by Stewart’s in Ticonderoga. Mr. LaBorde is a graduate of Thomas Edison State University and is a student of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

The wedding is planned for Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Mount Moriah Presbyterian Church in Port Henry.

The 70th wedding anniversary of Ed and Gert Grady, whose marriage took place on Feb. 2, 1946 at the Germain Presbyterian Church in Watervliet, NY, was celebrated at the Willsboro Congregational Church Sunday, Jan. 31 with family and friends.

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Pack 6037 (Schroon Lake) Pack 6037 currently has five boys: one tiger cub, two wolf cubs and two webelos scouts. Cub Master Alicia Moses said they would like to see this number grow.

“We also could use more leaders and volunteers,” she said.

To join Pack 6037 contact Alicia Moses at 637-5413 or Theresa Jenks (Committee Chair) at 532-7609.

The pack is looking forward to their upcoming Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet.

If you’re interested in joining the Boy Scouts of America, go to beascout.org to learn more or get in touch with a Scout Pack or Troop near you.

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rial in North Hudson by planting trees behind the flagpole area.

“We participate in a national project ‘Scouting for Food,’ which provides donations to our local food bank,” he said.

Foote also said the boys work with local veterans in Schroon and North Hudson. They also replace flags on veterans’ graves each year.

The troop meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club. On behalf of Troop 6037, Foote would like to thank the fish and game club for giving their troop a home for over 30 years.

Any boys ages 6-16 who are interested in joining can contact Joe Foote at footesrest@aol.com Boys ages 6 -10 would enter the Cub Scouts, and boys 11 -16 would enter Boy Scouts.

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ith a rash of Presidential wannabes waxing words on the television every evening, it may be time to consider credentials that should be required of anyone seeking to serve as the President of the United States of America.

Americans elected Honest Abe, who actually grew up in a three sided log cabin that looked remarkably similar to an Adirondack leanto, and there’s also Teddy Roosevelt, who was truly a man’s man well before he took the oath of office. He loved “the strenuous life” and sought it wherever and whenever he could.

A big game hunter, explorer and Rough Rider who carried a ‘big stick’ while leading the charge on San Juan Hill; TR was also famous for being whisked off the side of Mt. Marcy in the dead of night following news of the assassination of President McKinley. He was also a rancher, explorer and naturalist who spent summers in the Adirondacks as a teenager, and co-authored the book Birds of Franklin County, NY with H. D. Minot.

There are many other Presidents that were outdoorsmen, explorers and war heros. At the top of the list is John F. Kenney, who rose to the Oval Office on the exploits of his service on PT 49 during WWII. There’s also the brash and confident manner of Ronald Regan, who commanded the Russians to ‘tear down this wall”, in tone of voice that he once used to scare off villans on the Silver Screen. Regan was an avid outdoorsman, and and an accomplished horseman.

American’s want an outdoor President that they can connect with. I suppose it’s the reason we relate to the likes of

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Known as Silent Cal for his brief speeches, he was an avid angler, flyfisherman and a bit of a dandy, who wore a suit, a stiff collar and tie while pursuing the “gentleman’s sport”.

Coolidge, who was known to fish almost daily throughout his administration, regardless of the weather; explained the sport offered relief from the “wearing labor and perplexities of official duty”. He claimed fishing was a true outlet where “..he could cast his public cares aside, but they would come crushing down upon him the moment he put foot on dry land.” In 1902, he offered a public apology explaining, “As far as my attachment to outdoor sports may be considered a fault, I am... utterly incorrigible and shameless.” Sounds like my kind of guy.

Herbert Hoover, our 31st President, was a lifelong angler who claimed “Fishing is a great discipline in the equality of men, because all men are equal before fish!”

Hoover was the ‘reel deal’ who claimed ,“What better excuse could there be to go fishing…to wash your soul, and “Next to prayer, fishing is the most personal relationship of man.” He eventually published two books on the sport, Fishing for Fun and to Wash Your Soul and as well as Remedy for Disappearing Game Fishers, which promoted the protection and conservation of fish and game of game fish.

George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and JFK. Unfortunately, we still expect our leaders to be outdoorsmen in the mold of Roosevelt. Despite a reputation as a hunter, TR was not a sharpshooter. His eyesight was his downfall, as he explained, “I don’t shoot well, but I shoot often.”

It may also be a reason President Jimmy Carter has never been afforded his due as a President and world leader. The end of Carter’s presidency came quickly, and he was a laughing stock. It wasn’t due to the oil embargo, nor the hostages in Iran. It came much more swiftly. I remember hearing the report on the radio; which occurred during the summer of 1979.

With Charlie Daniels blaring on the radio, a news bulletin broke in to announce, “A ‘killer rabbit’ had penetrated the Secret Service’s security perimeter and attacked President Carter while he was fishing on a small pond in Plains, Georgia.

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

The news quoted a White House staffer, who claimed Carter Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net. “beat back the animal with a canoe paddle.”

We thought it was a joke, and roared with laughter.

However, President Carter maintained he had been attacked and he actually ordered an enlargement of a photograph to offer to the press as proof of the attack. A White House staffer claimed, “It was a killer rabbit and the President was swinging for his life.”

Despite such Presidential efforts, the press had a field day with the incident which was widely spoofed on Saturday Night Live, The Johnny Carson Show and in an untold number of editorial cartoons.

The press always has a field day when a chief executive takes to the field in an effort to escape the responsibilities of the Oval Office. Often, it is used to get away from the peering eyes of the press.

Although President Carter is actually an accomplished flyfisherman and outdoorsman, the incident forever doomed his chances of being ranked among such outdoor presidents as Teddy Roosevelt or Herbert Hoover.

President Calvin Coolidge spent all the summers River Guide John LaRock steadies the canoe as President Calvin Coolidge is safely of his presidency on fishing trips including his ini- seated in the bow of a Rob Roy Canoe while enjoying fishing trip at Henry Pierce’s tial vacation hosted at White Pine Camp near Paul Cedar Island Lodge on Wisconsin’s Brule River in June of 1927.

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camp in 2012. Since then, Finch’s presence has been about more than just snowboarding; it’s about sharing his testimony of faith and why he believes the stuff of this world is empty at its core.

Finch, a 34-year-old California native, was a professional snowboarder for 14 years. His accomplishments include competing in the 2006 Winter Olympics and winning a silver medal in the 2005 X-Games. He earned national and world titles and participated in the Amazing Race during season 19.

Now, he uses his passion for snowboarding as a way to share his testimony.

“When I can bring in someone like Andy, a professional athlete who’s accomplished all these things, he’s going to speak to that certain kid,” Sewall said. “When he stands up and says ‘I’ve had everything the world can offer but it left me empty. Jesus is the only thing that satisfies me.’ That’s going to resonate with a certain kid. Somebody else can stand up and say that and they won’t care.”

Nathan Peace, a second year student at Word of Life, has been snowboarding for 15 years and helping with Snowcamp for seven years. He said Finch has been a positive influence in his life and he’s learned valuable life lessons.

“Andy has taught us not to get caught in the pride issues, Peace said. “And learning how to use [snowboarding] for God has been so rad.”

He also said Finch has always been very bold about sharing the Gospel, which has made a huge impact in his life because he has always been very timid of it.

Finch said he really enjoys going to Snowcamp and the main reason he goes is out of gratitude for what Jesus has done for him.

“I think people need to know we Christians are sinners,” he said. “We fall very short and we just recognize a need for a savior. I’m a sinner and there’s some good news that the penalty has been paid. It’s a free gift and nothing by our own doing. Out of joy for that- that’s why I’m here.”

To learn more about Snowcamp or to register, go to http:// camps.wol.org/youth-camps/snow-camp.

ON THE COVER: Olympic snowboarder Andy Finch takes time to speak with teens after a night of snowboarding at the Word of Life Snowcamp.

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ABOVE RIGHT: Olympic snowboarder Andy Finch spent time with teens at the Word of Life Snowcamp in late January. Pictured here (L to R) are WOL students Jonathan Rustin, Nathan Peace, Jeff Cyrus, the incoming director of Teen Camps Tommy Sewall and Andy Finch.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s the staple of every pregame in the country, including here in Section VII. Either before or after the starting lineups are announced, players and fans rise to their feet and honor America with the National Anthem.

Locally, 11 schools have students who have performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before games, with some starting a new tradition and others carrying it on.

Crown Point Freshmen Emily Russell and Amber PeerLee, members of the Panther cheerleading squad, combine to sing the National Anthem at home games after being approached by music teacher Jeris French.

“I was asked by the boys varsity coach and music teacher if I wanted to,” Russell said.

“I enjoy singing in general, and singing this song is a honor at any game or event. I am happy they would trust me to do this.”

“I was by my locker when I heard Mrs. French talking about it with Emily,” Peer-Lee said. “I heard her say she was looking to ask others and I jumped in and raised my hand. I am proud and honored to perform it.”

Elizabethtown-Lewis Sophomore EmmaLee Turner has been singing the anthem at Lions’ basketball games since she was in seventh grade either as part of a group or alone.

She said her desire to perform the song comes from a childhood dream she still hopes to pursue, most recently occupied by pop singer Lady Gaga.

“I have a dream of singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl,” Turner said. “I have wanted to do that since I was a kid, so it helps to sing as much as I can.”

Turner, who is also a member of the varsity basketball team, has been a part of numerous plays and musicals, and has been a member of the Area All-State chorus.

With all those accomplishments, Turner said singing the anthem is always moving.

“I really like the way the song itself makes me feel because it has such a range,” she said.

“It makes you feel powerful and the words bring that out even more. I feel like I am singing for the whole gymnasium and for my country.”

“It’s great for the community to see these students perform and represent our school and country like this,” Superintendent Scott Osborne said.

Indian Lake At home games in Indian Lake, Alex Mitchell takes to the microphone and helps open every game by singing the National Anthem.

“Alex Mitchell is a senior this year and has been extremely devoted to all things music,” said Indian Lake music teacher Melissa Mulvey. “She participates in both band and chorus, takes piano as an elective, performs in musicals at the school and the Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts, has performed NYSSMA solos, and participates in Spring and Fall CASMA Festivals annually.”

Lake Placid Junior Ashley Chris recently started to sing the National Anthem for the Blue Bomber basketball and hockey home games. She started when organizers of a recent Can-Am hockey tournament needed a singer.

“I had the gist of the Canadian National

Anthem, and they needed someone who could sing both,” Chris said. “Some of the people at school heard me and asked if I would do it for games.”

Chris said she enjoys the reaction from the audience when she performs the anthem.

“I love, after I sing, having people’s faces light up,” she said. “The song always gives off a positive reaction. It is nice to see people connect to something joyful.”

“Ashley Chris sings one of the best national anthems I’ve heard from anyone let alone a high school student,” said LPCS athletic director and boys varsity basketball coach Matthew Walentuk.

Minerva Sophomore Cassie Pratt has been singing the National Anthem before Mountaineer games hosted at MCS for the past two years, while partner Taylor Feiden, a senior member of the girls basketball team, joined in for her final year at school.

“As a little kid I always thought it would be really cool to do,” Feiden said. “It is something I wanted to do before I graduated. It is a great opportunity to be able to do it before games and see people have the chance to hear me sing who may not have. It makes me feel special to be able to do this, and after singing, it takes the nerves off for the game.”

“It started when my music teacher asked the select chorus to perform last year and only two of us showed up,” Pratt said. “After that, I said I wanted to do it for games this year, as well.

It feels good to know the school feels I can do this and represent the school and entire country by singing the National Anthem.”

Moriah Senior Courtney Clarke started singing the National Anthem last year as a backup for then-senior Lauren Cross, who had sang the song for the Vikings for several years prior.

“Lauren always did such a great job,” Clarke said. “I started doing it when Lauren could not last year, so Coach (Brian) Cross asked me if I would do it this year at the football and basketball games.”

“She is also a varsity cheerleader and she does a great job and sang at football games and girls soccer games,” Cross said.

Clarke said singing the anthem gives her added confidence as she seeks to become a professional singer as she moves forward after graduation.

“It’s an incredible experience,” Clarke said.

“It’s something you sing in your bedroom and to have people hear you and appreciate what you do in singing the National Anthem is a big deal.”

Saranac Senior Cassandra Kellaway started singing the National Anthem this basketball season after a friend got her to try out.

“Once it was closer to the day I was supposed to sing, I went and saw Mr. (Brent) Dennis,” she said. “He asked me to sing with the microphone to make sure I was used to singing live and adjust any other technical difficulties we might have. He continued to ask me to take other days of singing, including some of the day which I was not originally scheduled to sing.”

“She has been singing the anthem before games this year and she is great,” Denis said.

“The reason I like singing at the games is because I get to do live performances with singing,” Kellaway said. “I have been a singer since I was young. I always would sing around the house. Then as soon as I was able to join any singing activities with school, I did. My first musical group with school other than the

mandatory music class was chorus in fourth grade. Singing the national anthem at the games allows me to perform, which is one of my many musical dreams.”

While playing as a member of the Minerva/Newcomb Lady Mountaineers is big night for Taylor Feiden, the Minerva senior has another roll at home games: National Anthem singer.

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Senior Karinna Williams started singing the National Anthem before football games her freshman year.

“My mom a n d friend Britta-

ny kept telling me I was a good singer and should do it,” Williams said. “They wanted me to do it at the homecoming game my freshman year, and that was my first time. The team liked it so I did it a few more times that year and since.”

Williams said she enjoys hearing the reaction from the fans after the song, and has her own personal reasons for why the song is so important.

“My dad was in the Army so this means a lot to him and to me, also, to get to perform this knowing what he has done for our country,” she said. “The biggest thing is I am always a little nervous about the lyrics, because I know everyone knows the words.”

Schroon Lake Sophomore Wisdom Reel was asked by her music teacher, Anita Masiello, if she wanted to perform for Wildcat games.

“It helps me not to have so much stage fright,” Reel said. “It makes me feel nice they would ask me to do this and represent the school in this way.”

“Wisdom is proud to be chosen and asked to sing the National Anthem as new student this year,” Masiello said.

“I think having students sing is a great way to show support for our country and showcase some of the talents our students have,” athletic director Lee Silvernail said. “I think it takes more courage and mental toughness to sing than shooting a free throw in a packed gym.”

Ticonderoga Sophomore Meegan Shaw is in her second year as the National Anthem singer for football and basketball games, having been picked by the previous singer, Kaitlin Diskin.

“She asked me to take over after she graduated,” Shaw said. “I have been doing it ever since.”

Athletic director Bob Sutphen said he is proud Ticonderoga has such a strong tradition when it comes to having a student sing the anthem.

“I think they are both fantastic,” Sutphen said. “Kaitlin did it for four years because she’s a great kid and great singer. She got involved because her grandfather, Mike Diskin, has been our football PA announcer for almost as long as I’ve been alive.”

“I used to be really nervous at first,” Shaw

said about taking the reigns. “Now I feel like it’s my job here.”

Westport Sophomore Malynda Lobdell started singing the National Anthem at games during her freshman year.

“I was asked by Mr. (Brad) Rascoe, who was the A.D. then, to do it,” Lobdell said. “I thought it would be a fun thing to do before the games and it kind of stuck.”

“During boys home games, Malynda sings the national anthem for the teams and fans,” current Westport athletic director Jim Phillips said. “Much to the surprise of many female players, Malynda, after being introduced as a player on the girls team, takes over the microphone and sings. She has also performed the national anthem for the teams and fans at the soccer playoff games this year.

She always gets a warm welcome and an even warmer applause when she is finished. We are very proud and happy to have her here at Westport Central School.”

“It’s overwhelming in a good way,” Lobdell said about the chance to perform on behalf of the school. “I like the way the song touches people.”

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Ticonderoga’s Trudeau named Class D student-athlete

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VERONA — Ticonderoga senior football standout Ryan Trudeau has received his share of honors following the Sentinel’s successful 2015 campaign.

Now, Trudeau has been recognized as the top student-athlete for the fall season by New York State High School Football Coaches Association.

“Ryan was a tremendous young man to have on our football team during the last three seasons,” Ticonderoga head coach Scott Nephew said. “He had great abilities on the football field, and he will be missed, but more importantly, the work ethic and positive attitude that he displays in the classroom and in the school will make him successful in life. It is nice to see Ryan honored with this award that is well deserved.”

Trudeau was one of five students awarded at the NYSHSFCA annual dinner, held Feb. 5 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona. One player from each class (AA, A, B, C and D) was honored.

Trudeau, a senior linebacker and multi-use running back for the Sentinels, was named as the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference co-defensive player of the year in 2015, sharing the honor with Moriah linebacker Noah Gilbo.

Trudeau helped guide the Sentinels through the Class D playoffs, anchoring a defense that did not allow a point for over 204 minutes of play starting with the Section VII championship game and ending in the second quarter of the state title game.

Trudeau was named the Most Valuable Defensive Back of the Class D state title game against Tioga, where he led the Sentinels with 8 tackles, 4.5 of those for a loss, while recording one sack and one interception late in the fourth quarter.

For his accomplishments, Trudeau earned a spot on the NYSSWA All State first team as a linebacker.

As a student, Trudeau is in the top 20 percent of his class, according to Ticonderoga Central School Superintendent Dr. John McDonald.

Trudeau attended the Feb. 5. banquet with members of his family and the Ticonderoga coaching staff.

Ryan Trudeau (center) is presented with the New York State High School Football Coaches Association Class D Student-Athlete of the Year award by Tom Heinzelman (left), past president of the NYSHSFCA, and Lyle Dixon (right), current President of the NYSHSFCA.

Crown Point girls, Moriah boys score key league wins GirlsÊ basketball

NAC 53, Ticonderoga 32 TICONDEROGA — After falling behind early, the Lady Bobcats outscored the Lady Sentinels 34-19 over the final three periods of play to earn a win Feb. 4.

Taylor Durnin paced the Bobcats with 20 points in the game, which was matched by the Sentinels’ Delaney Hughes.

Kristin Palandrani, Alyssa Tucker and Emily Pike each scored 4 points for the Sentinels.

Lake Placid 45, Schroon Lake 36 LAKE PLACID — A 14-4 second quarter gave the Lady Blue Bombers a lead they would not give up in defeating the Lady Wildcats Feb. 4.

Cameron Shipman scored 19 points for the Blue Bombers, while Lauren Rossi scored 10, Lindsay Rath 6, Sarah RoseMcCandish 4, Graci Daby 2, Paige Megliore 2 and Maria Paola 2.

Corrine Palkey and McKayla Vanderwalker each scored 11 points to lead the Wildcats with Alora Bearor scoring 8, Emily Maisonville 4 and Malena Gereau 2.

Crown Point 45, Johnsburg 32 NORTH CREEK — A 14-4 first quarter gave the Lady Panthers an edge as they defeated the Lady Jaguars Feb. 3.

Torrie Vradenburg paced the Panthers with 14 points while Hannah Palmer added 12, Brittany Foote 7, Shawn McIntosh 7, Amber Dushane 4 and Savanah Crammond 1.

Taylor Dwyer scored 11 points for the Jaguars, with Savanna Berg adding 10, Emily Person 7 and Khaleah Cleveland 4.

Schroon Lake 49, Indian LK./Long Lk. 10 SCHROON — The Lady Wildcats jumped out to a 16-2 lead and never looked back in defeating the Lady Orange Feb. 3.

Alora Bearor scored 12 points to lead the Wildcats, while McKayla Vanderwalker added 10, Grace Higgins 8, Corrine Pelkey 6, Angie Stellabotte 6, Malena Gereau 6, Ruth Jabaut 2 and Emily Maisonville 1. The game marked the first career varsity points for Higgins and Gereau.

Taylor Carroll scored 3 points for the Orange, while Rebecca King, Ashley Ghostlaw and Sydney Benton each scored 2.

Rachel Monthony added 1.

BoysÊ basketball

NAC 59, Ticonderoga 50 ELLENBURG — Stephen Peryea scored 24 points and Josh Juntenen added 17 as the Bobcats defeated the Sentinels Feb. 5.

Evan Graney scored 26 points to lead the Sentinels offense, while Colvin Chapman added 12, Brody Rocque 6, Brett Mosier 2, Samuel DuShane 2 and Ryan Trudeau 2.

Lake Placid 39, Schroon Lake 31

LAKE PLACID — An 18-8 second quarter sealed a victory for the Blue Bombers over the Wildcats Feb. 4.

Stuart Baird scored 16 points to lead the Bombers, while Max Menkel and Blake Roy each scored 7 points.

Mike Morelli, Will Colby and Logan Brown each scored 2 points while Jarell Paul added 1.

Branden Hall had 14 points for the Wildcats, with Derek DeZalia adding 7, Jordan DeZalia 3, Micha Stout 3, Andrew Pelkey 2 and Uriah Fogle 2.

Moriah 96, NAC 64 PORT HENRY — Round two was not the same as the two-point contest seen in round one, as the Vikings opening with a 33-12 first quarter, defeating the Bobcats Feb. 4.

Adam Jaquish scored 30 points to lead the top-ranked Vikings, while Taylor Slattery added 21, Dylan Trombley 14, Joe Stahl 9, Billy Larrow 8, Jarrod MacDougal 6, Cody Stockwell 6 and Todd Clarke 2.

Steven Peryea had 24 points to pace the Bobcats while Josh Juntenen added 12.

Schroon Lake 44, Indian Lk./ Long Lk. 16

Schroon Lake’s Will Schwarz backs in against an Indian Lake/Long Lake defender earlier this season.

SCHROON — The Wildcats opened with a 13-1 run in defeating the Orange Feb. 3.

Jordan DeZalia scored 14 points to lead the Wildcats, while Micha Stout added 9, Will Schwarz 6, Branden Hall 5, Andrew Pelkey 4, Uriah Fogle 4 and Joe Foote 2.

AVCS 72, Ticonderoga 32 TICONDEROGA — The Patriots built up a 39-13 halftime lead and kept the pressure on the Sentinels in the second half to secure a win Feb. 3.

Joel Martineau led the Patriots with 27 points while Kobe Parrow added 15, Lucas Perez 11, Nate Manning 8, Dalton McDonald 3, Landon Shay 2, Brandon Snow 2 and Alex Knapp 2.

Evan Graney led the Sentinels with 15 points, while Colvin Chapman added 7, Griffin Hughes 4, Brett Mosier 2, Chandler Whitford 2 and Ryan Trudeau 2.

BoysÊ bowling

AVCS 8, Ticonderoga 2 Au SABLE FORKS — Tyler Light of the Patriots and Jonathan West of the Sentinels took home top individual honors as the Patriots scored a win over the Sentinels, securing the CVAC bowling championship Feb. 3.

Martineau had the high game of the evening with a 257,

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which was part of a 639 series. Light recorded the top series in the match. Rolling a 248 and 250 as part of a 660 triple. Logan Martineau had the high game of the night for the Patriots as part of a 639 series, while Alex Wesley added a 593 series, followed by a 583 triple from Tyler Atkins, a 561 from Noah Martineau and a 560 from Brandon Ano. West had the top game of the evening for both squads, posting a 268 as part of a 584 series. Gavin Fleury paced the Sentinels with a 646 high series, while Connor Lauzon added a 601 series.

GirlsÊ bowling

AVCS 3, Ticonderoga 1 Au SABLE FORKS — Cheyanne Tuthill was the top bowler on the evening for the Lady Sentinels, but it was the Lady Patriots who scored the team win Feb. 3.

Tuthill recorded the match-high game of 224 as part of a match-high 560 series for the Sentinels.

Brooke SantaMaria led the Patriots with a 459 series and 168 high game, while Janelle Simpson followed with a 456 series.

Missing Ti scorers PORT HENRY — In their Jan. 29 game against the Moriah Vikings, Ticonderoga’s Evan Graney scored 17 points in defeat, while Colvin Chapman added 11, Griffin Hughes 8, Brett Mosier 5, Ryan Trudeau 4 and Ethan Thompson 2.

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

BOOKS SCHROON LAKE – Schroon Lake Public Library's, Writers GroupMeets the 2nd and 4th Monday At 1:00 p.m., In the downstairs meeting room. New Members welcome!

For more info call 518-532-7737 ext. 13.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS CHESTERTOWN - Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center, Main St. Story Time and Sing-A-Long 10:30 a.m. Details: 518-494-5384 or chesterlibrary.org. Every Friday.

NORTH CREEK - Play Group is sponsored by North Country Ministry, and meets on the first, second and third Tuesday mornings each month, from 10-11:30 am at the Adirondack Community Outreach Center on Route 28 between North Creek and Wevertown. We offer creative play experiences for babies, toddlers and three year olds, accompanied by a caregiver.

For more information call Teresa at 251-4460.

NORTH CREEK/LONG LAKE Preschool story hour, craft time.

Town of Johnsburgh Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Every Friday.

TICONDEROGA - YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12, 3 to 6 p.m.

Grades 9 to 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org. Details: Jackie 518-5035136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Monday through Thursday CLASSES & WORKSHOPS PORT HENRY - Range of Motion Class. Parish Center, St. Patricks Place. 9:30 a.m. Details: Peg Waldron 518-546-7582, Delores Lash 518-546-7128. Every Monday.

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JOHNSBURG - Knitting Circle Thursday afternoons, 2:35 to 4 pm (students may take the bus from school, but must be picked up at 4 p.m. at the library). Johnsburg Town Library, Open to: grades 4 and up. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Pearsall, Mrs. Mary Jo. Keeler, and Mrs. Evelyn Greene, No charge, materials will be supplied, Register now by calling Mary Jo Keeler, 518-251- 3292.

SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 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

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday February 28th Living with Beavers, 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

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

TICONDEROGA - Free Opioid overdose responder training. Ticonderoga Community Building, 152 Montcalm Street, Basement Meeting Room. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Must call 518.563.2437, ext. 3403 to register. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

TICONDEROGA - Take Control Exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.

Free.

Details: 518-585-6050, rsvp@logocail.net. Every Wednesday.

WARRENSBURG - Weekly computer instruction class, 3 to 4 p.m.

Richards Library, Elm St. and Library Ave. Topic changes weekly.

Details: 518-623-3011, visit the Friends Facebook page. Every Tuesday.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 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 - The North Country Regional Blood Donor Center, with help from a number local businesses and community groups, is conducting A community blood drive. Wednesday, February 17, Essex County Department of Social Services, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info call (518) 5627406 LONG LAKE - Alcoholics Anonymous, lower level Wesleyan Church. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday.

MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 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 PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 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 TICONDEROGA - AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m. Every Thursday.

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TICONDEROGA Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group monthly support group for caregivers InterLakes Health, Ethan Allen Library.

4 p.m. Details: 518-564-3370.

Second Tuesdays TICONDEROGA - Celebrate Recovery meetings. Board room, Moses Ludington Hospital. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Open to public. Details: Vince 518429-9173. Every Thursday.

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.

TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions.

Library at Heritage Commons nursing home. 6:30 p.m. Every Monday.

TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 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 TICONDEROGA – The Champlain Valley Chorale announces resumption of rehearsals for its upcoming Spring concerts. Weekly rehearsals are scheduled for each Tuesday evening at 7:00 P.M. in Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, Wicker Street, Ticonderoga, beginning February 16, 2016, and continuing to the concert presentations in early June. New singers in all sections are welcomed, and no audition is necessary. For further information, please contact Bob Elling at 518585-2173.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) Hague Winter Weekend February 12th - 14th: Also Hague Winter Family Fun Day - 18th Century Experience - February 13th: Fort Ticonderoga. For a complete calendar of events, a fishing tournament schedule, area information, and a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory contact the Chamber Office at 518-585-6619 or visit www.ticonderogany.com.

PUBLIC MEETINGS CROWN POINT - Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners meet. AE Phelps Fire Station. 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday each month.

CROWN POINT - Crown Point Board of Fire Commissioners will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 pm at the Crown Point Fire Station 2764 Main St., Crown Point New York.

CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting.

Second Thursday of the month.

Hammond Library. 4 p.m.

HAGUE - Hague Fish & Game Club meetings. 7 p.m. Third Tuesday PORT HENRY - Town of Moriah Town Board meetings. Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m.

Second Thursday.

SILVER BAY - Northern Lake George Rotary Club meeting. Silvery Bay YMCA of ADK. 7:30 a.m.

Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday.

STONY CREEK - Garden club meeting following 10 a.m. Stony Creek Free Library. Details: 6965911. Every Saturday.

TICONDEROGA - ADIRONDACK TRAILRIDERS - SNOWMOBILE CLUB meetings will be held at the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Building on Middle Chilson Rd at 6pm Second Monday of every month.

All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.

Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

TICONDEROGA - American Legion Post #224 Monthly Meeting. Second Thursday TICONDEROGA - Town of Ticonderogas Regular Town Board meeting. 6 p.m. Second Thursday.

February 4th & February 25th meetings have been cancelled.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will continue to host monthly Open House with the North Country Small Business Development Center on the Second Tuesday of each month. There is no Open Houses for the months May, June, July, or August. Note: dates are subject to change. For more info call 518-585-6619.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) 2016 After Business Mixers/Networking Opportunities (5:30 - 7:00 PM) Super 8 - Thursth day, February 25 . Look for additional events & details to be announced! For a complete calendar of events, a fishing tournament schedule, area information, and a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory contact the Chamber Office at 518-585-6619 or visit www.ticonderogany.com.

SENIORS CROWN POINT - Knapp Senior Center, 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m.

Senior Center, Methodist Church Creek Road. Details: Tatum 518597-4491.Wednesday & Thursday.

ICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, 2 until 3 p.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, Mary mba32@cornell.edu. Every Third Monday.

INDIAN LAKE - Senior Citizens Bingo. Senior citizens meal site.

12:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 518-6485412. Every Monday.

LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221 NORTH CREEK - Gore Mountain Seniors luncheon meeting at noon on February 24th. $4.00 Membership fee is due. Please call the North Creek Meal Site 518-2512711 to make reservation. .

NORTH CREEK – Mondays & Thursdays there will be Osteobusters exercise program. Free.

50+. 12:45 p.m. Johnsburg Senior Center. Details: Helene Goodman 518-251-2846. Doctors clearance before first session SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake nutrition site. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Keisha at 518-5320179. Everyone is welcome.

TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS

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THE TOWN OF MORIAH Youth Commission will be accepting applications for Day Camp Director, Assistant Director, and Activity Coordinator for the 2016 Summer Youth Program. Applications and a job description are available at the Town Hall. Applicants for Director and Assistant Director must be 21 years of age or older, Applicants for Activity Coordinator must be 18 years of age or older and all must comply with Civil Service requirements.

Applications must be postmarked (or dropped off) no later than February 26, 2016 to: Town of Moriah Youth Commission, Attn.: Tom Scozzafava, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974. You must complete the Civil Service Employment form available on the Essex County Website or at the Town of Moriah Town Offices. Preference will be extended to Residents of the Town of Moriah in accordance with Town Bylaws. All are encouraged to apply.

HELP WANTED LOCAL AUTO TECHNICIAN NEEDED 10 years minimum experience, own tools and inspector license.

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Center for Neurobehavioral Health Research Foundation for SUNY at Plattsburgh Care Navigators will provide navigation and intervention services for Governor Cuomo's Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, in the Northeastern New York region. Five positions will be filled and appointed to Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Warren/Hamilton, and Washington counties.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE There will be a Public Hearing on the Smart Schools Investment Plan on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. In the CPCS Library. The Draft Plan is available on the School website, under the technology Plan tab, titled Smart Schools Investment Plan.

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