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Parade of all stars

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Pt. Henry board says yes to plan for dissolution

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Mayor Guerin lone dissenting vote

By Keith Lobdell

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PORT HENRY — In a contentious public hearing which delved into shouting and finger pointing, the Port Henry Village Board of Trustees voted 4-1 to move along with dissolution April 5.

Pending, of course, a threatened permissive referendum to take place this summer.

Following the public hearing on the prepared dissolution plan which would end the incorporated government entity March 31, 2017, Mayor Ernest Guerin was the only member to vote against adopting the document, which was drafted under the direction of Deputy Mayor Matthew Brassard and Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava.

When asked why he voted against the plan, Guerin offered no comment. >> See DISSOLUTION | pg. 12

Ti district voters approve solar farm plan Program can save school $50K annually on electricity bills

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Mountainside Christian Academy 5th graders Peter and Isaiah, work together to build a helicopter as part of a fun engineering activity.

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Stec blasts state budget process

By Pete DeMola

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TICONDEROGA — State legislators are patting themselves on the back this week for passing a sixth on-time budget.

But Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th-Queensbury) is hop-

ping mad about the process.

The state constitution requires lawmakers to allow three days to pass from the time a bill is introduced to when it comes up for a vote.

The so-called “message of necessity” mechanism allows lawmakers to skirt the process in the event of an emergency. >> See STEC | pg. 23

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Central School District is going green.

District taxpayers voted 214-151 March 29 to accept the school board’s referendum to build a solar farm on property located on a track of land near the McDonald’s intersection.

“We were very pleased with the results,” Superintendent Dr. John McDonald said. “Now we can move forward with the engineering and allow SolarCity to start construction on the site.”

While the solar farm will come at no expense to the district, voters had to decide if the school should spend $70,000 to purchase the property on Route 9N. >> See SOLAR | pg. 24

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An informational meeting for the April 2017 educational tour of southern California and the Grand Canyon will be held Monday, April 11, in Room 1218 of Ticonderoga High School, at 6:30 p.m. The trip is open to Ticonderoga youth who will be in grades 9-12 next year. Details about the cost, fundraising opportunities and itinerary will be shared at the meeting. Contact the Maria Bagneschi, group leader at 585-7925 or bagneschi7@ nycap.rr.com with any questions. Pictured, the 2013 Calif. and Grand Canyon group poses for a photo before visiting the Grand Canyon.

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Ticonderoga Chamber welcomes newest staff member Meet Kaylene Ross, chamber’s new administrative assistant

By Mikaela Foster

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TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) welcomes their newest staff member, Kaylene Ross.

“We are honored to have her,” said Matthew Courtright, executive director for the chamber. “Kaylene is passionate about the community, making a difference, and supporting our business community.”

Born and raised locally, Ross joined the chamber team as an administrative assistant this past week.

Ross graduated from Ticonderoga High School in 2011 and immediately joined the work force. She spent the last five years in retail at Peebles, until the recent closure of the business.

“When Peebles closed, I realized how important advertising is for businesses,” she said. Right around the same time,

she said a position opened up at the chamber, which would give her the opportunity to help enhance her local business community.

Ross said as a small-town outdoorsy girl, she loves to be outside hiking, fishing, kayaking, working on her family farm and playing with her dog named Oakley.

For inspiration, she said setting goals drives her forward.

For this particular new adventure, she said her goal is to bring something new to the chamber and to the area businesses.

Courtright noted her as hard working and praised her willingness to take on new tasks.

“Kaylene will bring much needed assistance to the chamber,” said Courtright.

ABOVE: The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce team including Executive Director Matthew Courtright, newly hired Administrative Assistant Kaylene Ross and Visitor & Member Service Representative Molly Bechard.

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TACC Chamber Day announced TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce sixth annual Chamber Day will be held Tuesday, April 12. TACC staff, board members, ambassador, and volunteers will be hand delivering the 2016/2017 TACC membership plaques to TACC members within the Ticonderoga Area. Plaques will be delivered throughout the day.

Plaques to Chamber members outside the area will be mailed. If members are not open or the TACC is unable to hand deliver a plaque on Chamber Day those plaques will be mailed as well.

In addition the Chamber will host their monthly open house and services with the North Country Small Business Development Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. That evening the Chamber will also host a business seminar entitled “Online Branding 101” presented by eVision Digital Marketing in coordination with the NCSBDC. Refreshments will be provided by The Pub. Chamber Day gives TACC an opportunity to directly connect with their members as well as thank them for their continued support and dedication to the Chamber and the community as a

whole.

“Please feel free to stop and talk to a TACC staff member, board member, or ambassador if you see them throughout the Ticonderoga Area on Chamber Day. We encourage all members to display their plaque in a location where community members and visitors can easily see it. In addition throughout 2016 the TACC will hold “Spot A Chamber Plaque” contests on their social media accounts,” said Matthew J. Courtright.

Chamber Members receive an array of benefits including marketing, promotion, publicity, and exposure through listings on the Chamber’s website and printed business directory, member referrals, business referrals, business support, services, trainings and seminars, marketing and networking opportunities, a listing on the Lake Champlain Regional website, and much more.

In addition to the benefits offered by the Chamber, TACC members become associate members of the Plattsburgh NCCC which gives them access to a commerce card discount program, health insurance administrator, and en-

ergy savings eligibility. Chamber members also receive communications on a weekly basis and can submit information to be shared in the Monthly Member News.

TACC members, through their membership, also support all of the work of the Chamber for the betterment of the entire Ticonderoga Area. The majority of the Chamber’s funding is provided

by Members and Partners in addition to fundraising events/activities.

“Without the support of our members and partners all the TACC does would not be possible. We are truly honored to serve, market, and promote our members and the entire Ticonderoga Area.

We work hard each and every day to ensure we are living our mission and tag line as well as striving to reach our vision. Without your support our efforts would not be possible. In addition to the benefits we offer, you support all aspects of our work,” said Courtright.

For more information on Chamber Day or TACC call 585-6619, email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, or visit ticonderogany.com.

Best 4th Committee seeks sponsorships

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Best 4th in The North Committee is seeking sponsors for the 2016 celebrations.

The Best 4th In The North has become a traditional celebration that attracts many visitors to the Ticonderoga area every year, which supports local businesses and the local economy.

The celebration takes place Friday, July 1 through July 4 with fireworks, parade, live music, food, vendors, rides, games and more. The theme is “Hometown Pride-Think Local.”

The committee is dedicated to providing area residents and visitors with the best experience in the North Country. Without the support of the Town of Ticonderoga, the area businesses, organizations, community members and the vendors at the event this celebration would not be possible. The Best 4th In the North celebration costs approximately $30,000 each year.

The biggest expenses for the celebration are the fireworks and the bands/entertainment.

The sponsorship for $500 and up: Listed as a sponsor on all celebration schedules, in press releases, and Best 4th In the North website, large logo on T-shirts, large logo on parade banner, a voucher good towards two bracelets for an evening of rides (valid one night during July 1-3), included in announce-

THS presents ‘The Quiet Man’ TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Historical Society invites the public to a free discussion and movie night Friday, April 15, at the Hancock House, at 7 p.m.

The Oscar-winning 1952 classic “The Quiet Man” will be the featured presentation. Starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara and directed by John Ford, the movie is the sentimental tale of a retired American boxer who returns to the land of his birth and falls in love.

The movie is the first in a series of

ments at fireworks and throughout the celebration as well as in all advertising for the Best 4th In The North Celebration. $250: Listed as a sponsor on all celebration schedules in press releases, Best 4th In the North website, logo on T-shirts, logo on parade banner, included in announcements at celebration as well as all advertising for the Best 4th In the North Celebration. $100: Listed as sponsor in press releases, name listed on Tshirts, name listed on parade banner, included in announcements at the celebration as well as advertising for the Best 4th In The North Celebration. $50 and under: Listed as sponsor in press releases and in other advertising.

All sponsors must be finalized by Friday, June 10.

The Town of Ticonderoga does provide some funding, but most of the money needed is raised by the committee. Donations/sponsorships in support of the committee’s efforts are tax deductible. Donations/sponsorships can be made out to the Best 4th In The North and can be mailed to Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, P.O. Box 379, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

three Irish-themed movies to be shown at the Historical Society. In addition to “The Quiet Man,” planned movies will include the story of Ireland’s fight for independence, “Michael Collins,” Friday, May 20 and the charming and mystical story of “The Secret of Roan Inish” Friday, July 8.

“The Irish-themed movies tie into our 2016 exhibit on the Adirondack Irish influence on Ireland’s quest for freedom,” said Bill Dolback. “We’ve worked hard to find a great selection of varied

and highly regarded films. These offer something for everyone and we hope to see many of our friends and neighbors at these showings.”

All of the movie nights are free and refreshments will be available for a modest price.

Specific information regarding programs and events can be obtained by calling the Historical Society at 5857868, by checking Facebook or the THS website at ticonderogahistoricalsociety. org.

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Lake George boat inspection program expected to be permanent Trout Lake added to requirements

By Christina Scanlon

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TICONDEROGA — Following two successful years as a pilot program, the Lake George Park Commission is expected to make the boat inspection program permanent with a vote April 8.

Data from the two seasons, along with continued and recent feedback from the community, had proven the program to be successful.

“The state has already gone through the regulations and determined they are appropriate,” said Pat Dowd, Lake George Association communications director, meaning Friday’s vote is the last step in the program’s approval.

A public meeting held last week generated few comments.

Some changes have been made to the program based on the Commission’s finding the first year.

With few boats entering the lake, and absence of reproductive cycles of the invasive species in early spring, the program has been bumped to begin May 1, rather than its original April 1 start date.

Trout Lake, situated west of Lake George, feeds Huddle Brook, which meanders along both sides of route 48 until it reaches Lake George, will now also be included in the program.

While there will be no specific inspection site, the homeowners associations with launches will direct inspections and boat cleanings, said Dowd.

The program grew out of a lake steward program managed and run by the LGA for six years before the Park

Commission’s program came into being, noted Dowd. He attributed the public’s welcome reception to the program, in part, because the that relationship established with boaters early on.

In its two years, 48,081 boaters were processed through the seven inspection stations and decontaminated 2,895 vessels.

Those nearly 3,000 boats that were required to be washed before entering the lake did

ON CAMPUS

Binghamton adds locals to Dean’s List BINGHAMTON — Binghamton University has named Marissa Titus of Crown Point and Mark Donohue of Ticonderoga to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

not necessarily have direct visual evidence of invasive species, but could have been at risk as they had come from other lakes without a cleaning or drying time in between.

David Wick, Executive Director of the Commission, said he expects the vote will pass unanimously.

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Corruption of power

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o what extent are the candidates, the parties, the endorsers and the media willing to go to influence the American electorate in order to achieve their aspirations in the upcoming elections?

To date, election year 2016 has been beyond comprehension, and it seems we are in store for many more unbelievable chapters before this story is complete.

Sadly it’s all part of the posturing for power and influence and we are all guilty of playing along.

With every Twitter message, political rally, news flash, poll, town hall, debate, private meeting, interview, broadcast and threat of suit or criminal charges we are hooked: hook, line and sinker.

For many years a significant portion of our population ignored the elections, not interested in getting sucked into the commotion, but given the state of the economy and the tumultuous world conditions, many are making an exception this year.

With the stakes now reaching a new high as a result of Justice Scalia’s untimely passing many have now come to realize we have three key branches of government hanging in the balance.

At stake is more than just the White House. Key issues of importance to you will all be in play. Issues such as the rising debt, abortion, woman’s rights, climate change, health care, immigration, veterans affairs, gun control, separation of church and state, unions, trade, voting rights, affirmative action, tax reform, military action and terrorist threats, make this an election where every vote could impact your life.

Is it any wonder those vying for power are pulling no punches and stooping to new lows or highs depending on your point of view?

It is possible we will see both conventions contested much to the delight of the nation’s media who in past years have greatly curtailed convention coverage?

In an election that began with the strong possibility of a dynasty race between another Clinton and Bush, instead we’ve seen theater, drama, record crowds, and surprises at every turn. Anything but the same old thing.

So impassioned has the debate gotten that many feel if their candidate isn’t chosen they will stay home. But with so much at stake and passions running so high are we more likely to see a three or four or even five party race all the way into the fall?

Let’s just hope whoever gets there has enough fight left in them to govern the country once they survive the election.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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EDITORIALS

On-time budget comes at what expense?

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or the sixth year in a row, state leaders have delivered a timely budget.

On Monday, after getting the greenlight from the state legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo formally signed two of his most carefullywatched initiatives into law, enacting a statewide $15 minimum wage plan and 12-week paid family leave policy.

While state legislators were familiar with the broad contours of the proposals, details remained scant until the eleventh-hour when the freshly-inked bills sailed across lawmaker desks.

With the April 1 deadline looming, lawmakers were expected to cast their votes within hours on legislation that will undoubtedly transform the private sector.

Bills ordinarily require three days of debate, a requirement embedded in the state constitution.

But a mechanism called the message of necessity allows the governor to force immediate votes on legislation.

That’s what happened last week… and what has happened each year for the past four years.

While vital to the sound operation of our state, passing an on-time budget doesn’t really necessitate Cuomo waving his magic wand — or in this case, pen — invoking his special powers.

Government watchdog groups have described the practice of prioritizing timeliness over policy details as “political theater.”

Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-114th-Queensbury) has also pointed out the

folly of shoving policy through, a process he said keeps pending legislation shielded from lawmakers, the public and the press alike.

We agree.

This isn’t the first time the governor has evoked this executive perk.

You might recall the SAFE Act, the gun control legislation the governor pushed through within weeks of a deadly 2012 mass shooting.

Lawmakers never had a chance. Three years later, details on the controversial policy continue to trickle out.

Gov. Cuomo deserves respect for righting a budget process that has historically been dysfunctional. And it should be noted that his predecessors have used the device far more than he has.

But we also think sweeping changes in state policy, especially when they’re hammered out by three men in a room, is problematic. Perhaps it doesn’t rise to the occasion of mustache-twirling villainy, but certainly is opaque and questionable — especially considering the fetid gutter that constitutes Albany politics.

The New Yorkers who have repeatedly raised concerns about these policies, which are now law, deserve better.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or email us at johng@suncommunitynews.com.

LETTERS

Never Trump

To the Editor: I spent 24 years of service to our country in the USAF. I served for myself, family, and fellow Americans to keep the barbarians at the gates; protecting our freedoms of speech, religion, the press and the pursuit of happiness.

Today, I am exercising freedom of speech to declare to my fellow Republicans that I cannot support Mr. Donald Trump to represent our party in the coming race for president.

My greatest political disappointment was the defeat of Sen. John McCain in the 2008 Presidential election. I was also very disappointed more recently when Mr. Trump disregarded Sen. McCain’s service by implying that he was not a war hero because he was captured by the North Vietnamese.

I realized that Mr. Trump, a man who has not served his country in any way, had no idea of how difficult it must have been during five years of captivity for Sen. McCain to remain a strong patriot who inspired the other captives.

Now that Mr. Trump has talked about leaving NATO and possibly allowing Japan, South Korea, and others to have nuclear weapons, I realize that he also has no idea about how to defend our country.

But it also really bothers me that he has a lack of respect and common courtesy for those who dare to disagree with him. I guess freedom of speech is not a high priority for him, unless of course it is his speech.

For me, our freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution and Bill of Rights are the most precious gift our founding fathers gave to us. Therefore if you choose to use your freedom to vote for Mr. Trump, I respect your right to do so, even if I disagree with you.

But I ask you, would Mr. Trump respect your exercise of such freedom if you did not support him? Or would you be just another person to disparage, call names, and crudely verbally attack, like Senator Rubio, former Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Cruz and so many women that I have lost count.

Exercise your right to vote as I will; but I will never vote for Mr. Trump, even if it means another Democrat in the White House.

Yes, I believe they will preserve our freedoms better than Mr. Trump will.

Joseph D. Dumoulin Lt. Col., USAF, Retired Jay

Elizabethtown voters lack privacy

To the Editor: On Election Day, residents of Elizabethtown do not have privacy when filling out their ballots. The privacy of the voting booth, which voters in other towns have, is not available to voters in Elizabethtown, the County Seat.

Elizabethtown citizens vote in the town hall meeting room, which is too small to hold the standard, curtained voting booths. These curtained booths offer both privacy and prevent voters from being distracted by lines of people at the inspector’s tables.

Instead, in Elizabethtown, there are two small tables, side by side, near the back door. As people fill out their ballots, the public enters and exits through the door. Low plastic walls (chest high) on three sides separate these two polling spaces.

When a voter finishes filling in the ballot at one table, they must walk behind the voter who is still filling out their ballot at the next table. Ballots being filled out are visible to other people.

In addition, the low partitions expose the person voting to the line of people waiting to sign in. This voting in an open room, without privacy curtains, can make a voter feel conspicuous, rushed and distracted by others who are talking to the inspectors, and friends.

All voters should be able to vote behind a privacy curtain. 800 people are registered to vote in Elizabethtown, and over 500 show up regularly to cast their ballots. The lack of space and the resulting lack of privacy make it imperative that the Board of Elections relocate the voting place to a larger location in Elizabethtown.

There are other places in Elizabethtown big enough to accommodate the curtained voting booths.

Two possible locations are the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School or the Elizabethtown Fire Hall. A public school is used in Ticonderoga and a fire hall is used Crown Point, so there should be no problem moving the polling place to one of these larger locations for the up coming elections.

If you want the same privacy, which is provided to other voters in other towns, call the Board of Elections at 873-3476 or 873-3478 and let them know how you feel.

Harry Gough Elizabethtown

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Sage rhetoric cowardly, hateful

Thank you from the WPTSO

To the Editor: I read with disgust the accusations of an elected official of a neighboring community that the state police harassed, intimidated and or entrapped participants of the annual Schroon Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

This is typical hateful rhetoric from another cowardly elected official who hates the police, and who has no clue what is going on in the real world.

Instead of thanking the police for removing two more drunken imbeciles — who made the irresponsible decision to get in their vehicles after getting drunk and thought it was okay to drive — from our roads, this town board member decided it was more constructive to accuse the troopers, (who put their lives on the line every day), of egregious behavior, simply outrageous, especially coming from an elected official.

I hope the good people of Schroon Lake give this guy the boot next time he comes up for reelection because quite frankly, having that mentality from an elected official in a neighboring community is scary.

How many other officials think like this? Did the community voice outrage at his accusations? Who ever voted for this joker should think again next time around.

There are enough cop-haters in the world — we surely do not need to have them in office where they can really do damage. Maybe the people who were arrested are friends of Sage and he is speaking out in their defence. Maybe that should be looked into (Just saying!)

Thanks to the troopers who protect us every single day of the year. I am sure there are more of us who stick up for the troopers than those who are haters and left-wing radicals. When a police officer screws up, they are dealt with as they should be, what Sage accuses the cops of comes out of pure radical left wing hatred.

Anthony Musso, Newcomb

To the Editor: The Westport Parent Teacher Student Organization (WPTSO) would like to thank the entire community and businesses for supporting, participating and volunteering in our recent fundraising efforts: the Book Fair, the Fly Like an Eagle Fun Run, the Dance Party and most recently, the Volleyball Tournament.

All the funds raised from these events go directly to support and nourish all aspects of the educational and social environment at Westport Central School.

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Trump, a national obsession To the Editor: Donald Trump? There’s almost nothing else people want to talk about these days. Where’s this national obsession taking us?

People love the guy because he’s “not establishment.” Last week a writer enthused that he was the first such candidate in U.S. history. I don’t know where that leaves men such as Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, Perot or Debs. Are Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders “establishment”, too?

Anyway, when Trump talks he sounds just like the rest of us, right? Or maybe the guy on the bar stool next to us just before the 2 a.m. call. But does that mean we want a president who curses, mocks and stammers disjointed, incomplete sentences in his public pronouncements?

Well, Trump embodies and channels our collective anger, doesn’t he?

I don’t know about you, but I seldom make my best decisions in anger.

It’s hard to believe that Trump is really the conservative he says he is, or even a Republican, since he’s never been one before now.

But, I admit, people can change. It’s just that he seems to be campaigning against the things he spent his life doing. If you close your eyes, it’s almost like he’s campaigning against himself.

And Mr. Trump, when you’re waving your “family” Bible at the crowds, couldn’t you please at least get one that doesn’t look like it’s still in the cellophane wrapper?

Last time I looked, it’s not just angry men who vote. If half of Republican women are going to refuse to vote for Trump (as a recent poll shows), because of the way he speaks about women, incites his supporters to violence, laughs at the lame, and ridicules decent people; then is it going to be possible for him to carry even a single state in November?

I can’t think of a better way to roll out the red carpet for President Hillary Clinton, who is otherwise the most beatable candidate in decades.

They say Hillary might even be indicted before the election. But Mr. Trump goes her one better. He already has a trial date set for committing fraud with “Trump University.” It’s scheduled to begin right after the primaries end. Perfect timing.

Trump is like a pied piper, leading us toward an election debacle that’ll likely cause the Republican Party to lose the senate and perhaps the house, too, and eventually lead to a Supreme Court almost entirely absent of constitutionalists.

I believe Trump’s nomination will spell the end of the Republican Party, which ultimately might be a good thing, assuming the Republic can survive long enough to weather the changing of the guard.

Maybe we need to think this through a little more carefully.

Jon Voorhees Indian Lake

Keep the arts alive To the Editor: I am the Arts Grant Coordinator for the Adirondack Quad-County Decentralization Grant Program administered by the Arts Center in Blue Mountain Lake and made possible through the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

I want to thank all of the organizations and artists who applied for the 2016 Decentralization Grant from Essex County. The Arts Center was able to award over $28,000 to 14 projects in Essex County for this granting cycle.

For a full list of the projects awarded, please visit our website at adirondackarts.org.

Please feel free to email me any time throughout the year with questions about fundable projects or for more information on the granting process at kathy@adirondackarts.org.

I’d also like to thank the Essex County Board of Supervisors for allowing me to acknowledge the program and recipients at a recent board meeting in Elizabethtown.

I’m looking forward to working with you all again on 2017 arts projects.

Keep the arts alive!

Kathleen Recchia DEC Grant Coordinator

Fear of violent refugees “unrealistic” To the Editor: Regarding Bill Bendel’s letter, “Taking in refugees: Politically correct or just naive?”

Bill Bendel’s criticism of the Sun Community News Editorial Board’s editorial (“Taking in refugees will be good for the Adirondack Park”) is so far removed from reality, it would be more appropriate for The Onion.

In fact, his allegation about Dearborn, Michigan adopting Sharia law was lifted from the National Report, which prides itself on its outrageous fictional satire. I live in Old Forge and run a business here, and your editorial is spot-on.

Mr. Bendel, if you really believe everything you wrote, I’ve got a bridge in Brooklyn that I’d like to sell to you-cheap!

While Al Baker’s similarly-critical letter is at least more based in reality, he overstates, by a tremendous margin, the actual threat from foreign-born terrorists to American civilians.

If you look back over the past decade, the odds of being killed here by a foreign-born terrorist is significantly less than being shot and killed by a toddler, and would not come close to being among the top 500 causes of death in this country.

That threat has been hyped by our government-military-industrial-security complex, so it isn’t surprising that so many people, like Mr. Baker, have this unrealistic fear.

But there are thousands of things that Americans could do to make themselves safer in far more effective ways than blocking refugees from coming here.

It has been pointed out that there has been only one period in American history when undocumented immigrants posed a real threat to Americans who were already here, and that was when the original settlers came here from Europe!

Ray Smith Old Forge

Community theatre depends on community support To the Editor: We at the Our Town Theatre Group would like to thank Sun Community News, the Lower Adirondack Region Arts Council, the New York State Council on the Arts and Basil and Wicks, as well as all of our generous contributors and community business sponsors and supporters for making “Morning’s at Seven,” our first production of Our Town Theatre Group’s 20th Season, such a great success!

Community theatre depends on its community for survival and we’ve been very fortunate in having the help and support of so many wonderful people.

Mary Anne Gruen Our Town Theatre Group

Increasing minimum wage will aid job growth To the Editor: I’m writing this in response to the letter, “Minimum wage increase will curb job growth, kill small businesses” submitted by Fred Erickson, of Chestertown.

You sir, are 100 percent wrong: This will not kill job growth and it will not kill small businesses. If the small businesses were 100 percent ready for a day like this, then the owners would and can start paying that wage per hour.

Second, there has been a lot of misinformation that has been put out there by many people, including Rep. Elise Stefanik. This is to set the record straight about this issue and will give anyone a better fighting chance to get out of poverty and to get off of welfare.

Why is there 60 percent of the people on welfare without any hope of a better future: Is it because the jobs market is so bad? Why have people who cannot get a fair job get off of that and go without?

In closing, this will put more money back into the economy and it will also generate more jobs creation then ever before people.

The small business owners should have prepared for this day to happen, period.

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Little Bits Kaye’s 90th birthday Gordie Little

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or our family, April 14 will be tantamount to all the holidays together.

Catherine M. Little will celebrate her 90th birthday with family and friends at our house. I call her Catherine the great. She is my wife.

If you’re a regular reader of this column, you know about Kaye, born in a massive April snowstorm on property that is now Camp Jericho off the Rand Hill Road. I have always had the highest regard for the distaff side and I suppose it began with my mother who read the Holy Bible and the Reader’s Digest to me before I was weaned.

Genesis, Chapter 1, verse 3: “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” My mother said “light” was my first word. I have embraced a brilliant portion of the light for the past 42 years since Kaye and I were married in the Old Base Chapel.

Most of you know her as the source of my strength. She accepted me into her arms and we melded our families into what I have referred to as a winning combination involving 13 children. We now celebrate 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.

She takes little credit, but I sing her praises at every opportunity.

She has always been by my side in ways you might not know. She laid out my clothes each day when I worked on the radio. White shirt, necktie, sport coat, matching trousers and socks. They were all lined up on the bed every morning. She took pride in presenting me to the public on a pedestal that I didn’t always deserve.

When I began writing seriously, she critiqued every word and still does. She shuns the spotlight, while herself offering a bright source of my light.

Having been raised in a preacher’s home, I gained an early appreciation for the Holy Bible and grew up with the King James version.

Case in point? A passage in Proverbs that epitomizes the old saying, “A good woman is hard to find.” King James translated it as, “Who can find a virtuous woman?

For her price is far above rubies.”

A modern version reads, “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.”

Today, I opened a Holy Bible given to me by my late father with his hand-written message inside: “Gordon, I couldn’t face up to life without the words of this book— read it carefully and prayerfully— Dad.” Yes, I have sung the “Hymn to a Good Wife” over and over and have embraced the modern translation that says, “Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.” I especially love the end: “The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves!

Festoon her life with praises!”

I can’t think of a better way than to say it right here: Happy birthday, my darling and thank you for saving me from certain degradation.

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

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TACC Executive Director Matthew Courtright gives Ticonderoga Emergency Squad Representative Patty Cool a $500 check as part of the Chamber’s Annual Five Hundred Dollar Fridays Fundraiser/Raffle.

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an Gogh once said that it is “good to love many things … whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.”

Passion is essential to more than art: it is essential to living a fulfilled life. To be passionate is to be driven to do more, driven to be more. And while staying home is comfortable and relaxing, it oftentimes takes more to get inspired.

It takes venturing out; it takes experiencing something new or something unique and broadening one’s interests. One of the great things about the Adirondacks is the plentiful opportunities around to do so. Here are a few events happening around the area this week. Attend one and who knows – passion may be inspired where you once thought there was none.

The Adirondack Shakespeare Company will return to The Upper Jay Art Center with a performance of “The Merchant of Venice” on April 9. “The Merchant of Venice” follows a merchant in 16th-century Venice who must default on a large loan provided by an abused Jewish moneylender. The play was first performed in 1605. The ADK Shakespeare Company was formed in May of 2008. Since then, co-founders Patrick Siler and Tara Bradway have worked to grow the Shakespeare project into a flourishing not-for-profit, professional theatre company serving the Adirondacks. The company’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and free for children under twelve. For more information, contact the Upper Jay Art Center at (518) 946-8315.

John Nemeth will perform at Saranac Lake’s BluSeed Studios on April 11. John Nemeth, winner of the 2015 BMA’s Best Blues/Soul Album, has been described as one of the “new faces of soul and blues.” Nemeth has been nominated for over 14 awards. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $18 for non-members. Reservations can be made by calling BluSeed Studios at 518891-3799 or by emailing admin@bluseedstudios.org.

The Champlain Valley Film Series will screen “BROOKLYN” at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on April 9. The Academy Award-nominated film follows the deeply moving, passionate love story of a young Irish immigrant in 1950s Brooklyn. This one-time screening will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for minors. For more information, contact info@ cvfilms.org.

On April 14, the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls will host a concert by Canadian folk band Ozere. Ozere takes equal inspiration from chamber groups and folk bands, combining bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, Klezmer, Afro Cuban and classical music to create a unique sound.

Drawing comparisons to the Goat Rodeo Sessions and Tin Hat Trio, Ozere has garnered much acclaim following the release of their debut full-length album,“Finding Anyplace,” in October 2015. Tickets to the show are free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This concert is part of the Folklife Concert Series, produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, and made possible in part by the Friends of Crandall Public Library and the New York State Council on the Arts Folk Arts Program. For more information, contact the library at 518-792-6508.

Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 8, the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will offer two crafting classes for children. The first class will show attendees how to make a clay flower pot using the slab and mold technique.

This class, ages five and up, will be held on April 10 at 9 a.m. Reservations are $35 and include all materials. The second class will focus on paper stencils, wallpaper and craft foam. It will also be held on April 10, starting one hour later at 10 a.m. Reservations for this class are $45 and also includes all materials. For more information, or to reserve a spot in one of these classes, contact the Strand at 518-563-1604.

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nership, will hold their annual Best 4th Fundraiser at The Pub in Ticonderoga on April 9. Guest bartenders will take over the bar from 6 to 9 p.m., with all tips going to benefit the Best 4th in the North celebration. The night’s schedule currently includes Mickey Fitzgerald and Toby Herbert from 6 – 6:45 p.m., Francine Burke and Beth Ross from 6:45-7:30 p.m., Bob and Tom Dedrick from 7:30 – 8:15 p.m., with Eric Rich and Corey Thompson closing. During the event, the committee plans to announce the 2016 Grand Marshal. The Best 4th In the North Celebration attracts many visitors to the Ticonderoga area every year, which supports local businesses and the local economy. The 2016 Best 4th In The North Celebration will take place July 1-4, 2016 with a grand fireworks display, parade, DJ, live music, food, vendors, rides, games and more. The celebration costs $30,000 every year, much of the funding coming from the committee’s fundraising efforts. For more information, visit best4thinthenorth.com or contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619.

From April 9 – 23, The Shirt Factory Gallery in Glens Falls will have on display an exhibit featuring four diverse artists. The exhibit combines art by painters Betsy Brandt and Laura Von Rosk with work by sculptors Russell Serrianne and Dolores Thomson. An opening reception will be held on April 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. For more information on the reception or the exhibit itself, call the Shirt Factory Gallery at 518-636-5939 or visit shirtfactorygallery.com.

Piano by Nature will present two performances of Mark Shilansky’s “Fugue Mill” at the Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown. Mark Shilansky’s “Fugue Mill” weaves jazz through the fabric of Americana, world, and classical music, creating a complex yet attractive blend of musical and improvisational styles. Members of the group combine their wide-ranging experience playing with such artists as Luciana Souza, Esperanza Spalding, and Darol Anger into a musical mélange that explores diverse idioms, linked through improvisation and groove. The first show will be held on April 9th at 7 p.m., the next on April 10th at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for all students 15-and-under. For more information, call 518-962-8899 or visit pianobynature.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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In the EMS Special last week, Officer Jason Larmore was listed as officer Jim Banish in the recent photo of the Ticonderoga Police Department.

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CV-TEC Mineville inducted 19 students into the National Technical Honor Society Wednesday, March 23. NTHS membership is the highest honor awarded for excellence in career and technical education. Students need a 90 percent average, excellent attendance and a recommendation by their CTE Teacher.

From the Allied Health program: Brittany Foote of Crown Point, Megan Mckiernan of Moriah, Allanah Nesbitt of Westport and Shanna Webster of Schroon Lake were inducted.

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From the Automotive Technology program: Lucas Cutting of Moriah, Ian Pierce of Westport, and Shelby Vradenburg of Ticonderoga were inducted.

From the Cosmetology program: Raelene Glass of Moriah was inducted.

From the Marine Technology program: Alec Arno, Troy Dillenbeck and Logan TeRiele of Crown Point, Derek DeZalia of Schroon Lake and Chase Dixon of Ticonderoga were inducted.

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From the Natural Resources Management program: Bryce Clarke and Samuel Millington of Crown Point, Todd Clarke, Noah Gilbo, and Riley Shea of Moriah and Damien Gay of Elizabethtown-Lewis were inducted.

Front Row: Megan Mckiernan, Allanah Nesbitt, Shanna Webster, Lucas Cutting, Shelby Vradenburg, Raelene Glass, Alec Arno, and Derek Dezalia. Back Row: Troy Dillenbeck, Logan TeRiele, Bryce Clarke, Todd Clarke, Damien Gay, Noah Gilbo, Samuel Millington, and Riley Shea. Not Pictured: Chase Dixon, Brittany Foote and Ian Pierce.

Lake George Association awarded $47,908 in grants

TICONDEROGA — The Lake George Association has been awarded a total of $47,908 in grants by the Lake Champlain Basin Program for programs, projects and equipment for 2016. The grants will allow the Lake George Association to continue to protect Lake George water quality and to provide education for the future.

The Largest of the grants totals $19,608 and will be used for major stream repairs-the LGA’s 2016 Project Focus. The two streams targeted with this grant money are Hague Brook and Jenkins Brook-both in the town of Hague. The work that the LGA is planning with their partners is expected to stabilize streambanks in order to prevent sediment and other material from entering Lake George and degrading the lake’s water quality. The stream repairs are also expected to improve fish habitats in both areas and allow fish to move farther upstream than is currently possible.

“Stream health is very important to Lake George,” said Randy G. Rath. “Maintaining or repairing the paths of streams and brooks-and stopping stormwater from eroding streambanks-keeps Lake George clear of runoff sediment, and debris that can contaminate the Lake.”

The second grant, $14,300, will help pay for two Invasive Species Spread Prevention Education Interns. With a long history of educational outreach on invasive species, the Lake George Association plans to hire two interns for the season who will help educate visitors and the community about the threats of invasive species-and about ways the public can help prevent the spread of invasive species both on land and in the water.

“The Lake George Association understands the importance of spread prevention education,” said Kristen Rohne.

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doing for a long time as part of our mission. We realize that the more visitors and residents know about the threats, the better they will understand how their everyday actions can protect the Lake as well as protect all of the surrounding water bodies.”

The third grant, $10,000, will be used to allow the Lake George Association to continue to offer our award-winning Floating Classroom program free of charge to schools with the Lake George watershed: Towns of Lake George, Bolton Lake Luzerne, Hague, Warrensburg, Ticonderoga, Putnam, Fort Ann, Whitehall, Queensbury and the Village of Lake George. As part of the Floating Classroom trips, the students learn about the formation of Lake George, measure the clarity of the water, and search for plankton, all on the LGA’s custom built vessel.

The Floating Classroom program is central to the LGA’s mission (Protect Our Water Educate for the Future.”). For more than 20 years, the program has taught students, visitors, residents and municipal leaders about Lake George in a way that can only happen while experiencing it out on the Lake-and had provided a wider understanding of how through someone’s actions, everyone will protect the water.

The final grant, $4,000, will allow the Lake George Association to replace its 15-yearold large-format printer that

is no longer operational. The printer is used by the LGA to print GIS-based maps, project plans, signs, outreach materials, educational materials and informational materials, as well as for use in membership drives and other in-house programs.

“While the Lake George Association focuses its efforts, time and money on the Lake George watershed, we understand that we do not operate in a vacuum,” said C. Walter Lender. “The Lake George watershed is a major piece of the Lake Champlain watershed, and we realize that everything we can do to keep Lake George clean will also protect Lake Champlain downstream. We are happy to have the Lake Champlain Basin Program as a partner for all the important work we have planned for Lake George in 2016 and we thank them for their support of our work.”

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MCS students gain insight to local careers iWork expo drew over 200 students

By Mikaela Foster

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PORT HENRY — The Moriah Central School gymnasium bustled with activity last week as 200 students from Moriah, Crown Point and Mineville BOCES interacted with local business representatives at the 2016 iWork Expo.

Presented by North Country Thrive and their partners, the program is designed to provide high school students an opportunity to explore local career and college opportunities.

North Country Thrive Director Brittany Trybendis said the expo also gives students experience in filling out applications and interacting with career professionals for the first time.

“Some kids were timid,” she said. “This is all very new to them.”

John Petro, a career counselor at Clinton Community College (CCC), said this was a good opportunity for him to chat with a lot of students who are committed to attending the college.

“The face-to-face time allows you to make it more about having a connecting moment,” Petro said. “Once they see you’re just another person, it’s easier for them when they come to college.”

He also said along with future CCC stu-

dents, they were able to talk with seniors who don’t have a plan yet and opened their minds up to opportunities that related to their natural skill sets.

A few MCS seniors who have plans in place to attend some of the local colleges agreed the event was an eye-opening experience.

Tanner Conley, a senior at MCS, said he didn’t know about a lot of the businesses represented or that they offered summer jobs. He said even though he already has one job, he’s interested in applying for a second.

“With summer and college coming, earning extra money would be nice,” he said.

Trybendis said this was the first event of it’s kind and they hope to build a robust program for the future.

Local students met with local business representatives at the 2016 iWork Expo, April 1. Roughly 20 businesses from the surrounding areas were in attendance.

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Port Henry 5K to benefit Moriah Central Teachers’ scholarship

By Mikaela Foster

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PORT HENRY — Runners and walkers take your marks, get set: It’s time for a 5K. Moriah Central School Teachers’ Association (MCTA) is sponsoring a 5K Walk/Run Event, Saturday April 16.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Moriah Central School parking lot, the day of the

race. Registration fee is $15.

The run is a scheduled event, whereas the walk is a “fun” event during which participants can choose to complete any distance up to a 5K. Both will start and finish at MCS and are slated to kick off at 9 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the MCTA Scholarship Fund for MCS graduating seniors who are chosen through a written application process.

Dean Fleming, the chairman of the scholarship committee, said they usually give

$2,000-$2,500 in scholarships. The most prestigious scholarship given to the top candidate is the Ronald Fitzgerald Scholarship.

Fleming said last year they raised $1,100 from this event and hope to exceed that amount this year.

Leashed pets will be allowed to participate (for free) in the walk, Fleming said.

Other animals are also welcome as long as they are leashed.

“The whole goal should be to get people

out to walk,” said Luis Garnica, a track coach.

He also said if the animals are itching to run with their owners, that’s fine too.

Running awards will be presented to top finishers. Water, fruit and snacks will be available to runners and walkers.

Fleming said the event is always a good time and will go on regardless of the weather.

“Rain or shine,” he said. “But it’s gonna shine!”

Any questions, email dfleming@moriahk12.org.

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The vote came while over 90 people started to leave the Knights of Columbus Hall in the hamlet, not realizing only the public hearing had been closed — not the meeting.

“What are you doing now,” one spectator yelled out.

“That’s not what you said,” another shouted.

“Do you have any clue what you are doing,” asked a third.

Prior to that moment, there were several breaks in decorum during the public hearing, going so far as one person making an obscene gesture to members of the village board twice.

When asked why, she exclaimed, “because they deserved it.”

Most of that ire was focused on the three newest trustees: James Curran, Linda Smythe and Mark Davenport.

“They hijacked this board,” the woman said.

The trio were elected in elections last month, running as write-in candidates on a pro-dissolution platform.

Those who spoke during the public hearing were mostly against dissolution, prompting Curran to ask if those opposed had read the plan.

“I would guess 80-percent of people have not fully read this,” Curran said, drawing cries from the crowd. “Does anyone have an idea to improve the plan. I have not heard anyone talk about the actual plan tonight.”

At the beginning of the hearing, Gary Cook spoke about a co-terminus option between the town and village.

“If this were to happen, the reduction in taxes would be the same,” Cook said, later referring to an email exchange between he and LaBerge consultant Nicole Allen. “The village would be in a position to facilitate a system of government which would keep its services and keep its voice in government.”

Tommy Edwards asked if the town would be willing to sell property it owns to help pay down village debts which would revert to village-only special districts under dissolution.

“I think other than the beach, we sell every nut, bolt and thing we can to cut down on the debt,” Edwards said.

“Anything we can sell we will try to sell,” Guerin said.

The meeting opened with a description of the plan by Allen and opening remarks from Brassard and Scozzafava.

“Tommy [Scozzafava] and I have worked really hard on this and we feel this is a great plan,” Brassard said.

“This wasn’t taken lightly,” Scozzafava said. “A lot of home-

work was done. We spoke to people in the town and village.

This was not just thrown together and workable in the best interests of the town and village. I will do everything in my power, and we have the same commitment from this board, to follow this plan.”

ABOVE: Village trustees Linda Smythe, Mark Davenport, James Curran, Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava, Deputy Mayor Matt Brassard and Mayor Ernie Guerin listen to comments from those in attendance at the April 5 public hearing on the dissolution plan. The board adopted the plan, 4-1, after the hearing.

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Training for a circus?

Nope; SLCS third graders are just learning how to juggle

By Mikaela Foster

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SCHROON — Juggling isn’t just for the circus anymore. Third graders at Schroon Lake Central School are learning how from their gym teacher.

Mike Sharp, a P.E. teacher who has been at SLCS for 19 years, said he has gone through juggling units over the years but has gotten more in depth with this particular class.

“These guys caught onto it,” he said. They started in October when at that point, “no one could juggle.” Since then, he has continued to have them work on it every Tuesday.

Sharp said he started his students with one scarf to practice tossing and catching with each hand. From there, they’ve moved at their own pace to bean bags, then balls, rings and finally, pins.

Sharp said most of the students are really into it, some even practice at home and imagine what they could do with their new skills.

Cousins Drake Belrose and Hannah Thompson both enjoy learning how to become juggling entertainers.

“I like to make people have joy in their hearts,” Thompson said.

“And you do cool tricks,” Belrose, who likes a good challenge, added.

Sharp said he’s trying to get the kids to increase their abilities. One thing they do that helps is keeping record sheets of how many times they catch the items they’re juggling. They often focus on beating their own scores.

Ronan Deslauriers said he is currently trying to beat his own record on bean bags. He really likes juggling because he can get better at it and could perform in a circus or for friends.

Another student, Austin Hartwell, really enjoys practicing, getting better and gaining high scores. He said he practices quite a bit at home, has a record of 408 with bean bags, and his currently working on juggling with pins.

Sharp, who juggles with the kids and continuously challenges them to improve, said besides it being really fun to do, juggling is teaching the kids eye-hand coordination, commitment, determination and hard work.

“It’s pretty impressive,” Steve Gratto, superintendent and fellow juggler, said.” It’s hard to teach third graders how to juggle.”

Cousins Hannah Thompson and Drake Belrose, both third graders at Schroon Lake Central School, enjoy learning how to juggle during P.E.

Schroon Lake Central School Physical Education teacher Mike Sharp, and third grade student Austin Hartwell juggle with rings.

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Mountainside Christian Academy presents ‘Lip Sync’

By Mikaela Thompson

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SCHROON — Nothing to do next Friday night?

Mountainside Christian Academy is encouraging the community to engage in an evening of musical entertainment and laughter.

The Lip Sync event is slated for Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Schroon Lake Central School auditorium.

Jaime Goodrow, event coordinator, called it a two-act family friendly event with a brief intermission.

Much like a variety show, there will be an array of musical

selections.

Hosting the event again this year is Karl Storman, who “does a great job entertaining the audience in between each act,” Goodrow said.

Ten acts will perform songs of their choosing.

Performers include members of the Mountainside Bible Chapel, like Pastor Peterson and his wife Ruthie, who will be performing a Sonny and Cher favorite.

First and second graders will perform with their teacher, Kendi Dray.

The Adirondack Home School group will perform “I Think I’m Going to Like It Here” from Annie.

There will also be some returning favorites like Graham and Randi Stump. This year also introduces SLCS Math teacher Jeff Cutting, who will perform with his wife and three children.

Goodrow said the family element often adds a unique twist.

Cutting said there is no person on the planet with less singing abilities. As such, he said, this event is perfect fit. He recalled being asked to be a part of the SLCS school musical in the ‘90s because they needed someone to sing off-key.

“It was so effortlessly bad,” he wrote, “that the sun almost

didn’t come out tomorrow.”

The Cutting family is looking forward to their debut performance, which at the request of Goodrow, is being kept a surprise until the night of the production.

Goodrow said throughout the night, the event staff will perform musical numbers from fairy tales like “Into the Woods” and “Cinderella.”

Audience members will have a chance to vote for the best act and the evening will end with one last number by event staff.

Mountainside Christian Academy presents their Lip Sync event, Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Schroon Lake Central School auditorium. All are welcome to attend.

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New tennis courts coming to Schroon rec area No start date yet, but it’s in the works, says super

By Mikaela Foster

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SCHROON — The reconstruction of the tennis courts in town is becoming a reality.

The town must match $192,500 in state funds for the $385,000 project. Supervisor Mike Marnell said the town’s share will come from the tax levy.

The tennis courts are approaching 30-years-old, Marnell said. “They’re frayed and cracked.

They were patched a few years ago, but it gets to a point where you have to rebuild.”

The damage to the court is obvious to the onlooker with a multitude of surface cracks, some over an inch wide. There are also large patches where the court completely destroyed and humps in the surface resembling large ant hills.

Marnell said the reconstruction project has generated some consternation in the community, but “that’s a community,” he said.

Not everyone is going to like it, he said, but it’s important to maintain the facilities to attract visitors.

The courts, which also host pickleball, get a lot of use during nice weather, Marnell added.

The school has a tennis program that utilizes them, the seniors use them, not to mention the summer-time residents and visitors.

Michael Sharp, a physical education teacher at Schroon Lake Central School, said he takes his students to the courts for tennis and pickleball during the spring every year to get them geared up to play all summer.

“We’re psyched to have a new facility down there,” Sharp said. He added the conditions haven’t been great but they stick to the courts with less damage and essentially have just dealt with it.

“It’s better than playing tennis inside,” he said.

The supervisor said there is no start date yet due to the weather, but he has spoken with the contractor and it’s in the works.

“We’re playing with weather,” Marnell said. “And waiting for asphalt plants to open,” which usually happens in the first week of April.

Marnell said the reconstruction will first involve new pavement and new fencing. Once the pavement is done, there is a waiting period of three weeks in order for it to cure before adding sealant, paint and new stripes.

Marnell hopes to have the project completed by the end of June.

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Panthers let loose in New York City ABOVE: Students and teachers (Rachael Charron and Crystal Farrell) visited New York City, March 30. The group toured Macy’s 2016 Flower Show, visited Herald Square and Times Square before attending Broadway’s production of “Finding Neverland” starring Kelsey Grammer as Captain Hook.

Crown Point Central School Tenth grader Jadan Spaulding poses with actor Kelsey Grammer on a school trip to New York City.

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The 2015/2016 Times-Enterprise girls basketball team Starters â&#x20AC;˘ Coach: Brian Cross

Co-Captain

Reserves

Zach Spaulding

Ty Berg

Crown Point

Johnsburg

Mark Cleveland

Caleb Winter

Johnsburg

Minerva/Newcomb

Joe Stahl

Colvin Chapman

Moriah

Ticonderoga

Taylor Slattery Moriah

Dylan Trombley Moriah

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Adam Jaquish Moriah

Branden Hall Schroon Lake

Jarrod MacDougal

Evan Graney

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Section VII leagues announce end-of-season awards ELIZABETHTOWN — Coaches in the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference have named their All Star teams for the 2015-16 season.

The CVAC announced three teams for both divisions, while the MVAC did a first and second team for Division I and Division II.

CVAC boys

MVAC girls - Division II

First team

First team

MVP’s: Adam Jaquish and Taylor Slattery, Moriah Coach: Brian Cross, Moriah Kobe Parrow - AuSable Valley Melik McLeod - Northeastern Clinton Stephen Peryea - Northern Adrirondack Josh Juntunen - Northern Adirondack Isaiah Maddix - Peru

MVAC boys - Division I MVP: Anderson Gay, Westport Coach: Jim Spring, Willsboro

Second team

First team

Third team

Second team

Rylee Hollister - Northeastern Clinton Austin Myers - Saranac Mike Rice - Saranac Lake Joel Martineau - AuSable Valley Mitch Senecal - Plattsburgh High

Philip Yang - Seton Catholic Stuart Baird - Lake Placid Blake Roy - Lake Placid Sam Huttig - Elizabethtown-Lewis Zach Pierson - Willsboro

MVAC boys - Division II

MVAC girls - Division I

First team

First team

MVP: Branden Hall, Schroon Lake Coach: Lee Silvernail, Schroon Lake

MVP: Hanna Whitney, Keene Coach: Donna Dixon, Seton Catholic

Second team

Second team

Trina Bigelow - Willsboro Lauren Rossi - Lake Placid Sam Bashaw - Seton Catholic Ellie Storey - Westport Chloe Mitchell - Westport

Caleb Winter - Minerva/Newcomb Jordan DeZalia - Schroon Lake Stephen Beech - Wells Hunter Pertak - Crown Point Justin Foster - Wells

Danielle McNally - Minerva/Newcomb Taylor Dwyer - Johnsburg Khaleah Cleveland - Johnsburg Corrine Pelkey - Schroon Lake Alora Bearor - Schroon Lake

CVAC girls

MVP: Taylor Durnin, Northern Adirondack Coach: Frank Dumas, Northeastern Clinton

First team Kenna Guynup - Beekmantown Kayla Carder - Northeastern Clinton Madison McCabe - AuSable Valley Brooke Bjelko - Beekmantown Peyton Sample - Northeastern Clinton

Second team

Gretchen Zalis - Seton Catholic Elaina Smith - Keene Hannah Schwoebel - Westport Cameron Shipman - Lake Placid Hailey Moore - Seton Catholic

Ty Berg - Johnsburg Nick Taylor - Wells Uriah Fogle - Schroon Lake Zack Spaulding - Crown Point Mark Cleveland - Johnsburg

Isabelle Bureau, Minerva/Newcomb Makayla Denno - Johnsburg Erica Foster - Wells Brittany Foote - Crown Point Hannah Palmer - Crown Point

Second team

Nick Wilson - Beekmantown Bailey Cross - Northern Adirondack Nate Manning - AuSable Valley Evan Graney - Ticonderoga Troy Lawyer - Peru

Thomas Mero - Westport Sam Napper - Westport Kevin Murray - Seton Catholic Joel Morris - Elizabethtown/Lewis Sean Lincoln - Willsboro

MVP: Jordan Bush, Minerva/Newcomb Coach: Chris Gibson, Crown Point

Madison Olcott - Moriah Emma Webster - Saranac Sam Spear - Peru Delaney Hughes - Ticonderoga Shea Frady - Plattsburgh High Sydney Snow - AuSable Valley

Third team Emily Sample - Northeastern Clinton Paige Chilton - Northern Adirondack Lauren Lawliss - Peru McKenzie Sprague - Moriah Emily Pike - Ticonderoga Abby Sample - Northeastern Clinton

State champ tops list of local All-State soccer stars Wills, Follmer key parts of PHS title run, Morris key in finals run with Griffins

Trevor Wills, PHS

Noah Mohr, LPCS

Alex Follmer, PHS

Jaso Hannula, LPCS

Joel Morris, Griffins

Wills had key scores in both the state semifinal and championship game. Perhaps the most memorable was teaming up with teammate Hans Kurzmann for the opening goal of the Class B title game against East Aurora, only 34 seconds into the game.

Wills, a senior, led the Hornets with 39 points, scoring 15 goals while recording nine assists on the season.

Mohr was the anchor of the Blue Bombers defense from the net position, as the senior helped to lead the team to the Section VII/Class C championship game.

Follmer was tied for second on the team in points, as the senior combined six goals and 12 assists for 24 points. He was a captain for the state championship Hornets.

Only a sophomore, Hannula is one of the top defenders in Section VII, protecting the turf around his second team mate in Mohr to keep opponents away from the back of the Blue Bomber net.

Morris helped lead the Griffins to the Class D state title game, leading the region in goals and points in earning the Northern Soccer League Division II MVP award.

First team

Second team

Third team

Fourth team

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OBITUARIES

Norma Dedrick Carrier PUTNAM, NORCROSS, GA — Norma Dedrick Carrier died in her sleep on Saturday, March 26.

Born in 1934 in her home in Putnam, NY she grew up on a dairy farm on Lake Champlain. The daughter of Clarence and Alice Dedrick, she grew up with her old brothers Donald and Robert and her sister Joyce (Barker). After graduating from Ticonderoga High School she then received her Nursing Degree from the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing. In 1974 she graduated from the New Jersey Medical School to become one of the first Nurse Practioners in the country. She believed strongly in women’s access to health care and finished her career as a medical director in Schenectady, NY. She met her husband, James Albert Carrier who at the time was a young executive at General Electric. They loved to travel, play golf and curl and spend time with their many friends.

They were members of the Edison Club and the Schenectady Curling Club and the Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church and were on the Board of the Niskayuna Babe Ruth League. In 1988 they won the National Mixed Doubles curling championship, one of their proudest achievements. After over almost 40 years in Niskayuna they moved to Dacula, Georgia where they were able to start a new fruitful life.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Helena Carrier, her husband Steven Akey and their children Kendall and Logan, her son, Mark James Carrier, his wife, Julie Carrier and their children Conner, Nick and Kelsey; her sister Joyce Dedrick Martin Barker and 8 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingswood United Methodist Church, 5015 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Memorial gifts may be given to the American Heart Association at donatenowlheart.org.

A memorial service at her hometown church, Putnam United Presbyterian, will be held at a later date.

Edgar Howard Youmans Jr. HOPE MILLS — Edgar Howard Youmans, Jr., 84, of Hope Mills passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Woodland Nursing Facility of Fayetteville, NC. Mr. Youmans was born May 8, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from LaFayette College and was in the ROTC program, as a result of which he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army in 1953. He spent thirty-five years in a career with the US Army Reserves and retired as a Colonel in 1987.

He also worked for General Electric for 35 years, during the early part of which, he was involved with the design group that helped launch the American Space Program. He dedicated 25 years to the space program. In the last ten years of his time with GE he worked in nuclear energy trying to make power plants safer after the 3 Mile Island Incident. Howard also served eighteen years on the Planning Commission for Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania.

He loved spending summers on Lake George and he was

an avid golfer. In his life he hit six hole-in-ones, the first of which was not until he was sixty-one years young. He was an avid softball player and enjoyed sharing his love for the sport by coaching little league teams. He loved to travel, especially in his beloved USA! In short, “Rocket Scientist”, patriot, father, golfer, avid reader and self-proclaimed grammarian for all who would care to listen. The man with the golden arm who served his country, family friends and teammates with love and dedication that few saw at first, but no one could ignore. An officer and a gentleman. One of the last of the greatest generation.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Zoe of the home; children, Edgar Howard Youmans, III, Daniel Raymond Youmans and Douglas Leland Youmans; fosterson, Thomas Mastrocola; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family have requested memorial contributions be made in his name with the Lake George Land Conservancy or the United States Golf Association.

Funeral arrangements are pending, to be announced at a later time.

Susan J. Simard MINEVILLE — Susan J. Simard, 65, entered as an angel that she always cherished on April 1, 2016 with the caring and professional staff at the Fletcher Allen Medical ICU team who allowed her to enter her new journey of life comfortable and at peace.

She will be joining her parents Frank N. Mussaw and Ella A. (Wheeler) Mussaw along with her sister Loretta M. Mussaw.

Susan will be overseeing with love and care her husband of 47 years Lionel R. Simard Sr.; two children, Angela M. Simard (Stephen Gadway) and Lionel R. Simard Jr.; her loving grandchildren Emily A. Simard (Adam Wilber) and Carolyn Ella Simard (Jeremy MurCray); siblings Frank N. Mussaw III (Ruth) and Frances A. Boyea (Arthur). Our mother always had a special place in her heart for and who was unable to be at her bedside Denise A. Simard-Dandrow (Lori).

As we respect Susan’s wishes there will be no calling hours.

As we all know she is a special lady, please share your condolences on facebook. During this difficult time the family of Susan’s would like to thank you for all the love and support that has been shown.

To leave condolences for the family or to light a candle in remembrance of Susan please visit www.harlandfuneralhome.com.

Robert C. Young TICONDEROGA — Robert C. Young, 80, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 1, 1936 in Port Henry, NY he was the son of the late James W. and Marie (Abare) Young, Sr. After Robert attended Ticonderoga High School, he enlisted and served in the United States National Guard.

Robert was part of the Quarter Century Club with International Paper. In addition, he was on the board of directors for the EMA Club. Robert was a long time member of the American Legion and Ticonderoga Elks Lodge.

Robert enjoyed building various WWII tank and vehicle models and being a HAM radio operator.

Surviving Robert is his brother, Jim Young and his wife, Nancy of Plymouth, MA; his nephew, James W. Young III and his wife, Donna of Sherborne, MA and their children, Caroline and Katherine Young; his nephew, Stephen C. Young and his wife, Elizabeth of Glens Falls, NY and their son, Charles

Young; his niece, Lauren Patton and her husband, Michael of Kent, WA. The family would like to give a special thanks to Fred and Sharon Hammond, Ralph and Pat Blowers, Dale Harrington and Lew Saunders, his second family, the EMA Club and the employees of the EMA club; Erica and Jim Braisted.

Per Robert’s wishes, there will be no services held.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Ticonderoga Fire Department, 60 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga, NY 12883 or the Ticonderoga Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 265, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Arrangements are under the care of the Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury.

For those who wish, online condolences can be made to the family by visiting sbfuneralhome.com.

Francis Stuart Harmon Jr. SUMMERVILLE, SC — Francis Stuart Harmon Jr., affectionately known as “Stuart” or “Stu” by those closest to him, died at the Village at Summerville in South Carolina on April 2, 2016. He was 83.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1932 he was the son of the late Francis Stuart Harmon and Waverly (Harwood) Harmon.

His sister, Virginia Jameson, passed away on March 14, 1988.

He was married to Mary Ann (French) Harmon for 46 years until her death on March 8, 2007.

Following an education at Horace Mann School and Princeton University, Mr. Harmon served in the Navy on the Air Craft Carrier U.S. Hancock in the Pacific from 1955-1957, and later as an instructor at the Naval Academy from 19571959. After marrying Mary Ann French in 1959, he earned a Masters in Science at the University of Illinois in 1960.

He then taught chemistry at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey from 1960-1981, and afterward at the Charlotte (NC) Latin school from 1981-1989. He also wrote test questions for the Education Testing Service for the College Board Chemistry Achievement test and Advanced Placement exam.

As a boy Stu fell in love with the Silver Bay Association in the Adirondack Mountains in upper New York State. He and his wife became permanent residents there in 1995 after spending many summers in the area with his own family. He served the association in many capacities including as a member of the Board of Trustees.

Stuart was a well-loved father, grandfather, community servant and outdoorsman. He will especially be remembered as a passionate chemistry teacher who combined wry humor with a desire to coax a great intellectual curiosity out of those under his care.

Survivors include two sons, Kendall S. Harmon of Summerville, SC and Randall H. Harmon of Gaithersburg, Md., a nephew, John Jameson of West Chester, Pa., and a niece, Ann Jameson of Alexandria, Va. He also has three grandchildren, Abigail Harmon, Nathaniel Harmon and Selimah Harmon.

A memorial service followed by a reception will take place on April 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Summerville, S.C. The Rev. Craige Borrett will officiate and the Rev. Gary Beson will preach. A further service to give thanks for Stu’s life will take place in the summer of 2016 at the Silver Bay Assn. Chapel in Silver Bay, NY, at a date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that gifts be made to the Silver Bay Assn. Emp Alumni Fellowship Scholarship Fund.

A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.

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IN BRIEF

Strawberry Festival seeks vendors CROWN POINT — The First Congregational Church annual Strawberry Festival and Classic Car Show is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, in the Crown Point Park, from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Festival will include delicious, local strawberries in many forms including Shortcake and topping for Stewart’s ice cream. There will be burgers, dogs, and sausage (Mackenzie) with Pepsi products.

The Show is looking for Vendors, at no charge can set up their table and share their wares with the community. For more information, contact Gary at 216-4072. Remember, there are limited spots available.

Churches unite for Sunday service CROWN POINT — The First Congregational Church, “Brick Church in the Park”, and the United Methodist Church invites the community Sunday, April 10, at the First Congregational Church, at 9:30 a.m. This weeks service will include reflective time and Pastoral Prayers, singing, as well as a positive, timely message by Pastor Dave. For more information and directions to these or any church activities, call 597-3398 or visit Brickchurchonline.com.

Organizational meeting slated PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees will hold an annual organizational meeting Monday

April 11, at the Village Hall, at 7 p.m. The regular monthly Board meeting will immediately follow.

Ti Arts hold opening reception TICONDEROGA — Their will be an opening reception for the Ticonderoga Arts Show Friday, April 8, at the 2nd Floor City Gallery, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is free to attend. Light Refreshments will be served. Visit the Hyde Museum and see The Other Rockwell: Douglas Rockwell exhibition. This is open through Monday, June 6. Visit local artists at the Shirt Factory Home. Visit LARAC . There is numerous little independent restaurants and breweries all within walking distance of the City Hall or head back north and visit one of the local North Country eateries!

Ti BOE to hold special budget meeting TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Central School District Board of Education will hold a special Board of Education meeting regarding the budget Tuesday, April 12, in the Ticonderoga high cafeteria, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Chamber to hold meeting PORT HENRY — The Moriah Chamber of Commerce meeting takes place Tuesday, April 12, at the Moriah Chamber Office, at 4 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and any and all suggestions are welcome.

K of C to serve roast pork PORT HENRY — The Port Henry Knights of Columbus will be serving a stuffed roast pork dinner Wednesday, April 13, beginning at 4 p.m. The menu includes stuffing, mashed potato, veggie, rolls and dessert. Takeouts will be available.

Arts Council accepting grant apps TICONDEROGA — The Essex County Arts Council invites County groups to apply for its 2016 grant awards. Projects must have an arts and/or culture theme and must be open to the public. The application deadline is Monday, May 2 (postmarked by or email received by). More information is available at EssexCountyArts.org or by email EssexCountyNYArts@gmail.com.

Dinner, concert to benefit Reber Rock WHALLONSBURG — The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will host a dinner and concert, with all proceeds going toward the reconstruction of the barn at Reber Rock Farm, the owners of which lost the new barn, calves, laying hens, tools, equipment, hay, and grain in a fire Saturday, Feb. 27. The benefit will be held Saturday, April 16, with a farm-fresh dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Music celebrating the 75th birthday of Bob Dylan will follow at 7 p.m. A pay what you will donation will be accepted for the concert. For more information, visit thegrangehall.info.

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Stec, a Republican, scorched the Democratic-led Assembly for invoking the policy for a fourth consecutive year.

“They’re getting more daring in their use of it,” Stec said.

“It’s intent is for emergency legislation, not, ‘Oh, we’re surprised April 1 is here!’”

The mechanism was invoked as the budget deadline approached shortly before midnight on April 1.

Stec’s motion to delay the vote was defeated.

Lawmakers didn’t receive the 702-page budget until 11:48 p.m., Stec said — just four hours before the vote, and before legislators had a chance to read it.

The state budget consists of 10 separate bills, Stec said.

The debt service bill is usually fully-aged, he explained, including this year, when it arrived three days before deadline.

The other nine are a mixed bag.

But all of them required a message of necessity this year.

While legal, Stec said usage of the mechanism isn’t in “the

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spirit of the Constitution.”

“It’s not about a late night,” he said. “The public has a constitutional right to view legislation.”

Since taking office in 2011, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made delivering on-time budgets a point of pride, bringing a degree of stability to a process that was often months behind schedule under his predecessors.

This year’s $154 billion spending plan contained several pieces of legislation that required deep analysis, said Stec, including paid family leave and the minimum wage increase.

New York City will go to $15 per hour within three years, while upstate has until 2021 to get to $12.50, with future increases based on the economic climate.

Stec said lawmakers didn’t know the details.

“It wasn’t as simple as the number is $15,” Stec said. “They came up with a hybrid.”

The lawmaker said the lack of debate reminded him of the mystery surrounding the SAFE Act, the controversial gun control legislation passed in 2013 following the Sandy Hook

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“People were angry and they should be,” Stec said. “It’s unreasonable to not allow the public access to these bills.”

Assemblyman Dan Stec addresses the state assembly on Friday, April 1.

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“At the public hearing, there were some who were concerned about the price of the land,” McDonald said. “One factor was the land was zoned commercial. We had already done a cost comparison with other properties, and we will actually end up purchasing it for less than the value it was analyzed for. We also stressed we would be able to recoup the cost in the first year and save $50,000 annually for the next 18 years.”

Others at the public hearing were positive about the plan.

“We had many who said it was time the school district went green and they hoped it was a trend that could continue with perhaps the town or other local businesses,”

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McDonald said.

The solar field, which will provide power to the district’s buildings, will be provided through the K-Solar program, a joint operation between the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The program allows schools to take advantage of incentives and high volume pricing programs while assisting the school in finding federal tax credits and programs to allow a developer to construct the system and provide a savings to the school.

The project was awarded to SolarCity, which will provide a site audit, engineering, permitting, installation, utility connection to the system and monitoring at no charge to the district.

SolarCity will then provide power to the school under an 18-year contract for a contracted rate.

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Under the K-Solar program, SolarCity would not be able to sell power from the Ticonderoga site to anyone other than the school.

Initially, the school board had discussed a solar power plan which would have had panel arrays on the roofs of the elementary/middle and high school buildings. After finding the price tag too high, McDonald said he and the board looked for other options, resting on the solar farm site.

“This parcel where the solar field will be located will be a better sun field then either of the school buildings,” he said. “Also, the panels would have been mounted on the buildings, where these panels will move to follow the sun throughout the day.”

The K-Solar Program also includes an educational component which will allow students to learn about alternative energy and solar power.

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‘Where fashion meets value’ at TrendyThreads Trendy Threads reopens; new location brings some changes

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TICONDEROGA — Trendy Threads Consignment Boutique reopened Wednesday in their new location at 81 Montcalm St. Brandee Goodness, business owner and operator, said she is very excited to open back up and see her customers.

“I love the vibe of this new space,” Goodness said. “It’s very boutique-y... this is what I’ve been looking for, for a long time.”

She said there’s less floor space but more window space in which she can be creative with her window displays.

The owner said the move has inspired some changes.

Downsizing from 2,000 square feet to 1,200 means she will no longer carry shoes or men’s items. Instead, she will be focusing on children’s and women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry (“Including Gingersnap Jewelry, which make great gifts”), belts, hats and purses.

Goodness will also carry semi-formal attire throughout the year, but will only carry fancy gowns during the Mom Prom season.

She also said her policy is changing to where she will now be paying “on the spot” for items people bring in.

As well as buying clothes on the spot, Goodness said she’ll be taking shopping trips out of town to add more variety to her stock.

“I will be putting out new stuff everyday,” she said. And she has already purchased some “cute” spring items.

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Goodness said they will be hosting a grand re-opening party, Friday May 6 at 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Shopping and Dining Night in Ticonderoga. There will be special sales and refreshments.

The new store hours are Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The store phone number is still 586-1362.

Goodness asked that people wait until Tuesday, April 12 to bring stuff in.

THE MOVE Todd Goodness, the owner’s “handy husband,” has been assisting daily with the move, along with Sally, the owner’s mom.

Todd said building issues at the old store

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led to the shut-down in February, but he praised his wife for overcoming the struggle it led to, noting her passion for the endeavor.

“This has been her dream, her vision forever,” he said.

He also praised his mother-in-law for being their “saving grace” throughout the last couple months. And he expressed sincere gratitude to individuals in the community.

“The outpouring has been incredible,” Todd said. “We want to give a special thanks to several businesses in the area. With their kind words and actions, it’s been a blessing for us.”

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Todd said the owner of Bodette’s called and told them he was hosting a fundraising event for them.

Indulgent Roxie’s Hair Salon, donated space for them to sell gowns during the Mom Prom season.

He also wanted to thank “a handful of family and friends.”

ABOVE: Trendy Threads Consignment Boutique has reopened in their new location at 81 Montcalm St. in Ticonderoga. New hours of operation are TuesdayFriday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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GARAGE SALE MOVING SALE Full cord seasoned split dry oak wood, $300. 6 black powdered steel wood racks, 3 med, 3 large $75.ea or $350 for all. 2 60" sofa's with oak trim, 4 matching throw pillows, ruffled skirt bottoms, Ivory color, Made to order

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ADON ASSISTANT Director of Nursing

Children's Development Group has immediate openings for a School Psychologist and also in our Ticonderoga Classroom, a 1:1 Aide. Call 518-834-7071 or email cdg2010@charter.net

Help Wanted: Well rounded knowledge of light carpentry, plumbing, landscape maintenance.

High School diploma, work experience and references. Call 494-3721 or email (preferred): jpalermo@adirondackcondos.com

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THE ARC OF DELAWARE COUNTY seeks dynamic professionals to lead our nationally recognized organization in supporting people with I/DD in living personally fulfilling lives. Positions include: Chief Services Officer, Speech Pathologist, Supervisor, Life Coach, Assistant Director of Residential Services, House Manager.

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Minimum 3 yrs.

Long Term Care exp. Required

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The Lake Store in Indian Lake is seeking Clerks for summer employment from June-September, FT or PT. 518-648-5222.

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

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Call John at 518-585-6325 HELP WANTED for the Positions of Maintenance/Housekeeping and Office/Store Clerk. F/T, Seasonal posiitons through September. Experience required. Send resume to: piratehathair@gmail.com

HELP WANTED The Town of Moriah Youth Commission is accepting applications for Counselors for the 2016 Summer Youth Program. All applicants must be 16 yrs. or older and must comply with Civil Service requirements.

Applications are (available at Moriah Central and the Town Hall) must be mailed and postmarked no later than April 22, 2016 and addressed to: Town of Moriah Youth Commission, Attn.: Tom Scozzafava, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974.

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Essex County Mental Health is seeking part-time (8-24 hrs per week) LCSWs to be contracted to provide MH treatment services inone or more primary care clinics in Essex County.

Specifications are available by contacting the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Linda M. Wolf, CPA, Government Center, 7551 Court St., Elizabethtown, New York 12932 or by calling 518-873-3332. Specifications are also available on the website at: www.co.essex.ny.us Motel Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Y/R, Live in position. Necessary skills include customer service, housekeeping, computer and administrative. Alpine Lodge, North Creek. Email resume to: sharon@adirondackalpinelodge.com PART TIME YEAR ROUND CLEANING POSITION available at a busy camp. 2-3 days a week. Successful candidate must enjoy working outdoors. Position to start June 1st.

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Must be NYS licensed RN

Contact Michelle: (518)-802-7677 mamato@essexrehab.net Smith's Cottages in Indian Lake is seeking Housekeepers for May through October. Duties include light housekeeping and full change-overs on Saturdays. Saturday a must. Salary negotiable. Call 518-648-5222.

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Basin Harbor Club, recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont in 2014, 2015 and 2016 is getting ready for our 130th season on Lake Champlain. We are currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal full and part-time positions for May through October.

AM Cafeteria Cooks Experienced Line Cooks Banquet Manager Beverage Manager Banquet Set Up Crew Fairway Café Attendant AM Mowers Garden & Grounds Supervisor Grounds Workers Gardener Housekeeping Manager Housekeepers House Person Room Inspectors Laundry Workers Public Space Attendant Massage Therapist Nail Technician Reservations Agents AP Coordinator Dockhand Recreation Counselors Waterfront Concierge Bike Mechanic Certain candidates could be eligible for on-property housing. All candidates must be willing and able to pass a background check prior to employment.

Seasonal employee benefits include, employee meals during work in the cafeteria for $3.00 (includes hot buffet, salad bar, sandwich bar, dessert, fruit, and drinks), free uniforms, and employee discounts on lodging, food, spa and property activities.

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