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Ticonderoga students shop Walmart for food pantry Students get competitive with shopping strategies

By Mikaela Foster

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TICONDEROGA — Students from Ticonderoga Central got competitive with their shopping strategies during their fifth annual shopping spree to benefit the Ticonderoga Food Pantry, April 18.

In a throwback to the television show “Supermarket Sweep,” 23 middle school and high schoolers split into eight teams. They grabbed their grocery carts and headed off into

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the Walmart grocery aisles with the same mission: Buy as much food as possible in an hour. Grab a good variety. And stick to the budget.

Each team was allotted $125, for a total $1,000 grocery bill.

John Bartlett, chairman of the promotions committee for the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, the co-sponsoring agency, said the event not only benefits the food pantry, but it teaches the students how to shop and work within a budget.

Social studies teacher Jay Wells said this year’s group of students were particularly competitive, as they put their heads together and shopped with strategy: Quick, affordable, complete.

Colvin Chapman, senior, and his teammates said they kept a calculator handy while they shopped and didn’t go for bulk items. They went for the most variety that “people would feel comfortable eating at a meal,” he said.

Checkout was the most exciting part of the event, Wells said as the students headed towards the registers.

As the number goes up and up, “everyone gets nervous,” he said. “Last year, the winners were within two cents.”

This year, all teams came in under the $125 budget, but no one hit the mark exactly.

A team of middle school students won, spending $123.82.

The group cited pre-planning as their strategy. Scanning ads beforehand, the group used a calculator and kept a running >> See TICONDEROGA| pg. 11

Class in the hats

By Mikaela Foster

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SCHROON — Bow ready. Aim. Bullseye.

The Schroon Lake Central School Archery Team is having a shoot-off benefit to raise money for the team’s trip to nationals.

This event, slated for next weekend, is slated to be fun for the entire family, said Mike Sharp, the team’s archery coach.

Participation is open to fourth graders and up.

There will be three different types of target scoring, including a chance to shoot at 3-D animals, including bears and deer.

Expert hunters are also encouraged to test their skills at “instinctive” shooting, or shooting without the use of sights.

“I challenge all hunters to come and shoot a perfect score... and beat me,” said Uriah Fogle, a SLCS student.

Sharp said he hopes to see a lot of hunters take on this challenge.

Pre-registration is encouraged as soon as possible by emailing Terry Wisser at tbwiz@hotmail.com, but walk-ins are welcome.

There will be three flight times on May 6 at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

May 7 flight times are 9, 10 and 11 a.m.

Sharp said show up an hour before the flight time in order to attend the NASP safety clinic. >> See SCHROON | pg. 20

Students from Schroon Lake Central School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday as part of Read Across America Day. Some of the days activities included a presentation about Dr. Seuss’ life given by third grade students, while sixth graders read Dr. Seuss stories to the younger students.

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Thrift shop open for ‘Spring Shop and Dine’ event

TICONDEROGA — The Thrift Shop at the First United Methodist Church will be participating in the “Spring Shop and Dine” night Friday, May 6, organized by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Thrift Shop will be open on this special afternoon and evening from 4 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments and special sales will be available to shoppers. The volunteers at the shop are offering this shopping opportunity to those in the community even though the thrift shop is normally open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Many bargains can be found regularly throughout the shop from household treasures to clothing for the whole family. The shop is stocked now with a full line of Spring and Summer attire.

For additional information about the church or the Thrift Shop, call the church office at 5857995 or the shop at 585-2242.

Pictured above are some of the dedicated volunteers of the Ticonderoga First United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. Top row, left to right: Doug Buckland, Ray Ellor, Bridget Simpson, Leona Simpson, Ann Westervelt, Pastor Scott Tyler, Carolyn Buckland, Beth Hanley, June Frasier, Gloria, Hans Rettig. Bottom row: Betty Rettig, Jeannine Wright, Pam Thorne, Ellen Ellor, Betty Jacques, Joyce Barry, Jeanne Thatcher and Walter Thorne.

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ast week’s column where I suggested that Sanders and Trump might continue their fights to reform the political process by running together on an independent ticket, should their highly popular campaigns be shutdown by the two parties, has received a fair amount of commentary this week.

It seems the column struck a nerve on both sides of the aisle. My concern here goes well beyond their candidacies and any speculation about their future.

I did not begin writing this weekly column because I am highly opinionated and needed an outlet for my thoughts, although some of our readers believe that to be the case. I began writing because I saw too many people, even within our staff, who wanted to draft opinion pieces anonymously and be shielded from public response and personal attacks.

While I’m not a talented writer like our Pete DeMola, I try to lead by example, and this column was the end result.

The anonymous approach may be popular on the internet, but it doesn’t help to foster a respectful dialogue over issues of great importance. In that environment people seem more compelled to respond with insults and derogatory comments versus facts and sound arguments to support their position.

A democracy such as ours can’t properly function in that manner. We must retain the ability to be open minded toward all issues and not be bullied or influenced by threats of violence when our opinions differ.

What concerns me most in our political process today is we’ve lost touch with the ability to debate the issues without trying to degrade, insult or threaten the person who wishes to stand up and share their opposing thoughts.

I’m a big boy and have been in the public eye from many years, as such, I’m thick skinned enough to understand both the low blows and the high praise while not taking any of it too seriously.

The goal here is to stimulate open discussion but in doing so we also see and hear far too many who are intimidated and afraid to speak up because of the threatening nature of our disagreements these days.

We are a community, a country and a world with many differing beliefs. We all need to accept and respect our differences while trying to live our short lives here on this planet. If we can not do so the future will indeed be a rocky one as each group tries to impose it’s will on those not willing to push back with ideas and solutions.

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Beep beep, here comes fraud

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asteful government spending, for many, is an abstract concept: Perhaps it’s a figure of speech that folks toss around. A buzzword in newspaper columns, an image from a fading political campaign — even a dog whistle depending on where you stand on the political spectrum.

But here in the North Country, visible reminders of a government run amok cruise our streets daily.

Medicaid taxis.

Essex County spent $2.5 million last year paying for medical transportation for Medicaid recipients — All 378 of them.

Now this would be ludicrous enough if these were all legitimate trips by patients in need of medical treatment.

After all, for $6,613 per person, you could buy them each a very nice used car for that amount.

But we’re doubtful considering the horror stories we’ve been hearing since a heroic Essex County whistleblower blew the roof off this crooked scam last summer — It’s pretty ingenious: Incorporate a cab company. Link up to the state’s registry. Drive people to wherever they want to go. Then stick state and federal taxpayers with the bill.

Do it again and again until you turn a tidy profit.

Boom, you’re on cruise control. Just don’t get caught.

New York State caps county Medicaid costs at $6.9 million annually. As such, local governments generally incorporate that number into their spending plans, thank the heavens that it’s not higher and go on with their daily business.

That means attention isn’t really focused on this industry until one of the operators raises eyebrows with their misbehavior.

Like getting into a fender bender.

Or violating privacy procedures.

Or, in the case of one Broome County operator, bombing around in an unlicensed vehicle while allegedly defrauding the government of $80,000 within two years.

More are inevitably out there, haunting the streets.

No checks, no balances.

But the state doesn’t seem to be putting the brakes on this mutant industry, which has mushroomed overnight.

In July 2012, the state health department shifted the responsibility from counties to provide Medicaid transportation to a private company based in Syracuse.

Doing so, they said, would save the state money as it continues to embark on Medicaid reforms.

But figures are scant because the health department isn’t talking.

While oversight mechanisms are said to exist, the health department isn’t dishing on those, either.

This opacity has even been noted by the state comptroller’s office, who said in a report last year that an unfortunate “side effect” of the state’s move to managed care has been reduced transparency with regard to the use of Medicaid dollars.

Even county officials are skeptical that complaints are being reviewed in an expedient manner.

Now that local officials are getting wise to the issue, discussions about possible regulations have begun to percolate to the surface.

It’s a noble cause.

But is the solution of big government more government� We’re skeptical.

To us, this unfairly penalizes law-abiding citizens at the expense of the fraudulent few.

It really is a microcosm of the bigger problems in our country.

Not only is the state’s Medicaid transport industry warped, but so is the overall entitlement system.

Barron’s recently likened the relationship states have with the federal government’s Medicaid program as a “three-card monte,” a cozy relationship that relies on an incestuous cycle to keep the dollars flowing — even more so now that the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land.

We agree.

But we also acknowledge that health care is an enormously complex issue that can’t be summarized in soundbites.

And because Medicaid plays such a large role in our state’s overall health care system, we understand efforts to limit spending could lead to the costs being shifted into the public sector.

As such, we agree with the comptroller that the state health department should continue to be transparent on each major step in this major overall.

Because right now, this waste is enough to give anyone a heart attack.

The good news is, beep beep, folks — a free ride to the hospital is just a phone call away.

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.

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GUEST VIEWPOINT

SCOTT OSBORNE sosborne@elcsd.org

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ecently a letter was published expressing a viewpoint of dissatisfaction with two school districts which are purposefully sharing athletics programs in order to provide opportunities for students.

The letter cites a �short-term addition of good players’ as a major emphasis for the sharing of sports between two schools. Additionally the individual accuses students, parents, alumni and community members of being �brainwashed’ into the belief that sharing educational programs and services, such as sports, is bad. The intention of this joint endeavor couldn’t be further away from what Mr. Mazzotte claims in his letter.

The primary reason for the merging of athletics programs (on an asneeded basis) between Elizabethtown-Lewis CSD and Westport CSD is for student-athletes to have an opportunity to play sports. A school district’s ability to provide a well-rounded experience for students, including arts and athletics, has been challenged by fiscal shortfalls and declining enrollment. Particularly in smaller districts the enrollment decline has been sharp and so has the decline, in some cases, in participation. It would be very simple for a Board of Education to say, “There’s not enough students to field a team, so we don’t play.” That’s the case in some places, but neither school board here supports that approach, which could be damaging to students.

While one school within the partnership may have less interested participants than the other, the reverse happens a year after. In 2014 one school had �lower’ numbers of interested participants, and in 2015 the opposite was the case - yet in the spirit of partnership there’s no scoreboard for which school contributes more athletes to the team. For the long-term sustainability of both schools we’re more concerned about all, not some.

We have the ability to look beyond school district boundaries - which are nothing more than lines drawn for taxation - and view all students as our shared responsibility.

Shared athletics teams have many benefits beyond simply being able to field a team. Student athletes experience an increase in social interaction beyond the circle of peers at their school each day. Our small communities become larger communities when student-athletes interact with others outside of their daily norms. Experiencing new viewpoints, exchanging

ideas, promoting sportsmanship and forging new friendships have been positive consequences of our ELW Griffins athletics programming. In small rural areas with limited diversity, our student-athletes are expanding themselves socially and emotionally.

The decision to share sports teams is not a decision made in the best interest of adults. It’s made in the best interests of our students. Quite often adults are caught in the comfort of complacency, routine and convenience, so facing change then becomes difficult. Sharing of athletics teams requires open communication, patience, commitment to fine detail and dedication to listening. The majority of parents from both schools have been supportive of this endeavor, and have provided both schools feedback on how to improve our concept. We have listened, considered the feedback and made various changes, most notably - holding home athletics contests in both communities to ensure the maintenance of identify for both sponsoring schools.

Students have already merged; they did so a long time ago, and they have left behind them the mindset that a color, animal or mascot defines their identity. In the case where adults fail to recognize that - you’ve already fallen behind.

A school’s identity is not necessarily forged by colors or by a mascot.

Symbolic use of an animal matched with a specific set of colors doesn’t �make’ a school culture. Certainly the school’s mascot and colors serve as a point of reference, an icon, a symbol, and it’s fun to rally behind a common goal using a mascot to identify ourselves.

The true creation of school’s identity is forged in relationships between students, staff and families. Identity comes from how we treat each other as professionals, cemented by cultural norms of communication, mutual understanding, and a common vision for a better product that will serve students. Identity comes from the decisions we make, the motivation for those decisions, and how we prioritize our time and resources to support providing kids a well-rounded education.

Simply stated, our identity as schools is defined by how we treat students, how we serve the community, and how we work with cooperation, mutual respect, and civility with each other to accomplish the mission. There’s nothing �brainwashing’ about that intention.

The rising tide lifts all boats.

Scott J. Osborne is the Superintendent of Schools at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District. Effective July 1, 2016 Osborne will also serve concurrently as the Superintendent of the Westport Central School District.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

StoryÊ of Ê ThurmanÕ sÊ Ò WhiteÊ SpaceÊ ProjectÓ Ê notÊ fullyÊ told To the Editor: I am writing to clarify and correct some of the information presented in your recent article about Thurman’s White Space Project.

The topology redesign effort began in June 2015 and was completed Nov. 17 2015 with the approval, full knowledge and participation of Supervisor Wood.

Her participation included multiple meetings and conversations with us, and with the electrical contractor; obtaining landowner permission for the Mountain Road pole; placing orders for additional equipment; approving vendor change orders for different equipment; approval of additional expenses for the Town’s electrical contractor - and full payment of his additional expenses, which were significantly higher than mine.

If any of this was done without the full knowledge of the seated board, that is a matter for the Town and state auditor to address, and not my concern.

Further, I did not double my original claim. I had submitted two invoices on Nov. 30, each for half of the full amount. One included a line item for “In-Kind Labor Credit for NYS Grant” which reduced that invoice to zero.

When I subsequently learned that the two invoices had not gone through the Town’s audit of claims, and had not been processed for payment before the NYS grant deadline of Dec. 31, I revised the second invoice to remove the line item credit, as I believe it would have been inappropriate to offer it after the grant deadline.

If either or both of my invoice amounts were in fact submitted to the state as in-kind labor, with neither one paid, that again is a matter for the Town and state auditor to address.

Finally, the reason for my request to meet and negotiate with only the full board and clerk was motivated by the need for transparency, as I believe the public’s business should be conducted with full visibility. There is nothing unlawful about meeting or negotiating with the full board and clerk, during a regular or special board meeting.

I simply do not understand why the Town refuses to pay my relatively modest claim, and why this matter has not been disclosed or discussed publicly at any of the many Town board meetings from last December to the present.

Fred Engelmann Rainmaker Network Services Chestertown

Mr.Ê Boucher,Ê SchoolÊ BoardÊ deservesÊ toÊ beÊ onÊ Ô booÕ Ê list To the Editor: Recent mention of the Putnam Central School District in the Post Star “Boo” section in the April 18 edition, criticizes Superintendent Matthew Boucher for his refusal to provide public documents subject to a FOIL request.

The lack of transparency in the Putnam Central School District has been an ongoing issue for a number of Putnam residents.

The Putnam Central School Board and Mr. Boucher are well deserving of the �boos.” There have been calculated and deliberate actions taken by Mr.

Boucher and the school board to discourage parent and taxpayer participation in school board meetings.

Approximately one and a half years ago, public participation in an open forum setting was allowed. Most recently, anyone wishing to speak at a board meeting is being required to submit an advance request to be put on the meeting agenda. One may then speak at the board with no expectation of any discussion or answers to any questions because the board has publicly stated that they will not respond to questions or comments.

Mind you, this is a school building with under 20 students and only slightly fewer staff.

The inability to interact with this school board has caused several residents to submit FOIL requests for information and many have gone unacknowledged and unanswered.

Thank you, Sun, for assisting those of us who would air issues which need to be discussed publicly.

Bonnie V. Sheeley BA, MLS Putnam Station

ActivistsÊ shouldÊ reconsiderÊ federalÊ banÊ onÊ oilÊ byÊ rail To the Editor: Advocates of crude oil transport by train should do research before they shoot the North Country in the foot� 1. Crude oil in itself is not explosive and trains are not using oil tanker cars from the Civil War period.

2. Oil transport by rail is more efficient than by truck and is as safe as air travel.

3. The oil train disaster in Quebec was caused by a runaway and on impact of that mass, anything will explode.

4. If we stop transport by rail, what will it do to the cost of heating oil and gasoline.

5. We pay the government $0.45 cents per gallon for gas and $0.63.4 cents per gallon on fuel oil. What are they doing for rail safety� The Lake Champlain environment is endangered from an number of agents, sewage, leaching salt from roads, chemicals from plants, fertilizer or pesticides and yes, even pollution from gasoline outboard motors, like those used in the Bass Tournament listed as an asset to the region.

I suggest the activists reevaluate the rail transport ban and look to the elected officials, so quick to jump on the bandwagon. Their job is to protect and serve the community.

Michael Calitri Peru

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COMMENTARY

Little Bits Rounds and echo songs Gordie Little

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ow, Row, Row your boat gently down the stream.” How long has it been since you sang that out loud� It’s called a “round.” It shouldn’t be confused with another one you might recall: “Bill Grogan’s Goat.” That one is an “echo” song.

There is a difference. Rounds are part of our fabric since early childhood. Another that comes to mind is “Are You Sleeping Brother John.” I learned most of my favorite rounds and echo songs at campfires--Boy Scouts, Sunday School picnics, family gatherings and other such events.

Some of you are already knitting your brows and asking somebody across the table if they remember “Bill Grogan’s Goat.”

Gosh, I hope I’m not the only one. “Bill Grogan’s goat, was feeling fine, Ate three red shirts from off the line. Bill took a stick, gave him a whack, and tied him to the railroad track.” I inserted the commas to indicate where the echo comes in.

I have no clue as to why I woke up this morning with the goat song rattling around in my meager mind. At breakfast, I began to intone it while Kaye’s response confirms my gathering senility.

“Have you never heard that�” Her answer was simply, “No. Why would you ask me that at 7 o’clock in the morning�” I thought everybody knew the goat song. I guess I was wrong.

Of course, I was off and running; gathering dozens of pages of research on echo songs and specifically on this one. “Why do you waste so much ink�” she asks.

OCD is my excuse. I’m driven, pure and simple.

I traced the goat echo song far back into the 19th century with origins probably in England. I prefer to believe it was first sung in Ireland. There are myriad variations and endless verses. The name of the goat owner ranges from Grogan to Hogan; Tyram to Hatch; O’Grady to Rosenthal; Mike Riley to William Tell to Billy Hall and on and on. The fact remains that the goat was always feeling fine. The shirts were always red. The goat was always whacked or beaten and was always tied to the railroad track. He was in pain at seeing the oncoming train, and coughed up the shirts. That flagged the train and I guess he lived to eat more shirts around yet another camp fire.

Just be grateful that such choral conundrums don’t assail you in the middle of the night. If you led a sheltered childhood without stories and songs around the camp fire at Scout camp or your grandfather’s back yard, I’ll continue trying to tell you about mine.

Another of my favorite echo songs is “Down By the Bay.” Years ago, I wrote a true story about Bill Hogan’s ghost here in Morrisonville. I’ll wager he never even owned a goat, let alone three red shirts.

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

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Basket raffle for elementary school playground PTO raises funds for additional playground pieces

By Mikaela Foster

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TICONDEROGA — A basket raffle will be held May 6 to raise funds for additional “little-kids” playground pieces.

The Ticonderoga Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will hold the event from 5-8 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.

PTO President Jody Belden said a few big ticket items will be available, including a vacation trip to Las Vegas that includes a two bedroom suite for six (airfare is not included).

Two Adirondack chairs made by eighth grade technology students are also available.

Shop teacher Jim Marshall said the chairs are made of local white pine and are unfinished. He said the four kids who made the chairs worked very hard to get them done and only just recently finished sanding them.

Belden said local businesses have also contributed, and each grade level has put together a themed basket.

Tickets will be sold from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments, including pizza, drinks, bottle water and chips, will be available for purchase.

Belden explained that there are two playgrounds at the school. One for the “big kids,” which is really for ages five and up, “so younger kids can’t use it.”

The “little kids” playground, she said, is smaller and “it could really use some extra equipment to make it a little better for them.”

Belden said the PTO is hoping to raise $2,000-$3,000 from

the basket raffle to put towards the equipment they want to purchase.

She said they’re looking at two large pieces, with the total price around $3,400. They’ve already raised some of the funds.

One piece is a “big dinosaur for climbing” and the other is a slide.

She said kids at that age are developing large motor skills and “these climbing structures are really good for that.”

Belden said there is currently an older slide on the playground but with roughly 80 kids playing, an extra slide would be very beneficial.

Tickets will start being pulled at 7:00 sharp. For more information, contact PTO president Jody Belden at 586-2547 or jodybelden@yahoo.com.

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Ticonderoga budget at the state levy line

By Keith Lobdell

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TiconderogaÊ CentralÊ School 2016/17Ê SchoolÊ budgetÊ report

TICONDEROGA — Superintendent Dr. John McDonald said what many school administra2015-16 2016-17 Difference %-Change tors and number-crunchers are thinking when it comes to the 2016-17 budget.

Appropriations $448,319 2.28% (What they spend) $19,665,971 $20,114290 “Two percent should mean two percent.”

As voters prepare to go to the polls to vote Revenue $8,522,849 $8,884,222 $321,373 3.77% on the Ticonderoga Central School District ad- (What they earn) opted spending plan with 1.14 percent tax levy State Aid $7,128,425 $7,222,824 $94,399 1.32% increase, the district was given a state tan levy received cap number of 1.14 percent, well below the two Fund balance $324,424 $471,398 $146,974 45.30% percent number which is usually associated with Used on gap the Gov. Andrew Cuomo-led legislated action.

Both Ticonderoga and Hague residents are Tax levy $11,143,122 $11,270,068 $126,946 1.14% expected to see a 1.1 percent increase in the es- (Your portion) Tax rate Ti * timated tax rate per $1,000 of assessed property $10.339 $10.487 $0.12 1.1% per$1k assessed value (see box).

“I think the state needs to take a look at the Tax rate - Hague * $12.939 $13.086 $0.15 1.1% tax cap formula,” McDonald said. “A lot of the per$1k assessed * 2016/17 tax rates are estimated with a new expenses in our budget we have very little or no Budget Public Hearing assessment role due July 1. control over, like Affordable Care Act fees. We Budget vote The public hearing on the adopted received a reduction in ERS and TRS (retirement 2015/16 school budget will take place system), but because of that they are not accountThe vote on the 2016/17 school budTuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the school ing those as an exemption in the tax cap.” get, along with school board and refercafeteria. endums, will take place Tuesday, May 17, Despite the struggles, McDonald said the disfrom noon until 8 p.m. at the school and B.O.E. election trict was able to get some additions into the budHague Community Center. get, including a new teacher in the middle school, Three 3-year terms with three canReferendums a four-stantion lift system in the bus garage. didates: Some of the additions come, in part, to the savMark Russell (inc.), Tracy Cross-Baker None (inc.), Marissa Palandrani ings the district expects to see as it transitions to solar power.

To be voted on May 17 with budget “We are estimating $30,000 in savings from solar, but it will be based on how soon we are able budget. to get onto the new grid,” McDonald said. “We also saw some “Our increase in special education exceeds what our state savings in fuel over the past year.” aid increased by,” McDonald said. “Full aid for special educaMcDonald said enrollment will remain about even between tion students comes the following year, so you run into a cash the 2015-16 and 16-17 school years, but there is an increase flow problem.” in special education services, which will cause a pinch on the

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Friday: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Ticonderoga Elementary School PTO will hold a basket raffle. All funds collected will go towards the UPK and Kindergarten playground to add new equipment.

Tickets will be sold from 5-7 pm and food will also be available at that time. Tickets will start being pulled at 7:00 sharp.

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Friends of the Horicon Library host their annual Stepping Stone Workshop. Children will make their own garden stepping stone.

Free event and lunch will be served.

RSVP to Barb Blu at 518-494-3357.

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Sunday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hosted by the Hague Volunteer Fire Department. Buffet Brunch featuring Creme Brule French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Omelet Station and more. $13 adults, $8 children under 12.

Details: 518-543-6059.

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Skyler Labounty (junior), Sarah Jordon (junior) and Alex Mosier (senior) check out at the register.

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Ticonderoga High School seniors Natasha LaFrance, Cassidy McKee, Hannah Ross and Savannah Bezon show off their grocery cart filled with a wide variety of items for the Ticonderoga Food Pantry.

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tally as they shopped.

When the last can of beans was loaded onto the bus, the group headed over to the food pantry to deliver the goods.

Margaret Beuerlein, director of the food pantry, said they feed an average of 90 families a month and were very grateful for the donation.

Bartlett said they are thankful for the support from Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop again this year, made possible with funds from their Holiday Match program.

THS students stand together at the food pantry, surrounding the pile of grocery bags they dropped off.

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Ticonderoga Chamber to host three events next week TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has announced a trio of events as part of Small Business Week, taking place Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6.

Nancy Frasier Photogrpahy TACC will host a ribbon cutting for Nancy Frasier Photography Thursday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m., as part of her New Studio Grand Opening Celebration. Nancy Frasier Photography Studio is located at 174 Lake George Avenue, Suite 107. Following the ribbon cutting, light refreshments will be served. An open house at the studio will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

“I am very excited to showcase my new studio in Downtown Ticonderoga,” Frasier said. “I would like to thank my current clients for their continued support. I invite all of my current clients and future clients to stop by during the Grand Opening Celebration. I would also like to thank Tony and Mary Mazzotte, Doug Trudeau, and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce for all of their support and assistance during the process of opening my new studio.”

In coordination with their Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Nancy Frasier Photography is offering the following specials: book by Tuesday, May 31 for June or July for High School Senior Portraits and get $25 off the photo package.

Book a kids Patriotic Photo Shoot for June or July during National Small Business Week (Sunday, May 1 to May 7) and get 10 percent off the package. In addition Nancy Frasier Photography has a Refer A Friend Program. Contact her for details at 586-6440.

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TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will host a Ribbon Cutting for Trendy Threads Consignment Boutique Friday, May 6, as part of their Grand Re-Opening Celebration, at 4:30 p.m. This event will also kick off Spring Shopping and Dining Night. Trendy Threads has relocated to 81 Montcalm Street. In addition Trendy Threads will be making some changes to store policies, the business name, tag line, etc. Following the Ribbon Cutting light refreshments will be served.

“While making the decision to move was a difficult one I am absolutely thrilled with my new location in Downtown Ticonderoga,” owner Brandee Goodness said. “I hope many of you will stop by during our Grand Re-Opening Celebration to see what’s new and improved at Trendy Threads, The Purple Door Boutique, Where Fashion Meets Value. I would like to thank everyone for their support during this transition. I am honored to be part of the Ticonderoga Area Business Community and a TACC Member. I would like to send my sincere gratitude to my family, friends, business partners, customers, and new landlord.”

In coordination with their Re-Grand Opening Celebration and Spring Shopping and Dining Night Trendy Threads will be offering the following special Friday, May 6: 20 percent Off Storewide except Ginger Snap Jewelry. Ginger Snap Jewelry will be buy three snaps get one free and buy one piece of jewelry get one 50 percent off.

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with their National Small Business Week Celebration a Spring Shopping & Dining Night with a theme of Growing a Positive Community, will be held Friday, May 6. A number of area businesses are offering promotions and specials in coordination with the event. Participating businesses are open until 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

TACC will also be doing a special giveaway in addition to the promotions and specials. Community members and visitors can take photos of five of the positive quotes at participating businesses, upload them to the TACC facebook page, and let them know where people found them. People will be entered for a chance to win a number of prizes and giveaways.

The chamber is encouraging Ticonderoga area community members and visitors to think local May 6 and throughout the year. Spring shopping & dining guides, with an array of specials and promotions, are available at the TACC office, from participating businesses, and by visiting ticonderogany.com. People must have the guide or mention “spring” to receive the promotions. Check out the specific information for each business.

Look for details and additional information to be announced on the TACC Facebook page.

Check out all the shops, stores, restaurants, and more within the Ticonderoga area. A Ticonderoga area business directory and calendar of events can always be found at ticonderogany. com or by calling 585-6619.

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PORT HENRY — This year, the formula which decides the fate of how much school districts can raise their tax levy did not smile upon many schools.

Moriah Central was one of them.

However, Superintendent Williams Larrow said the district was able to work out a spending plan for the 2016-17 school year that will increase staff size and keep programs in place while coming in below the state formulated cap number of .75-percent.

The adopted budget by the Board of Education jumps spending 3.98-percent (see chart) while only raising the tax levy 0.5-percent and estimated tax rate by just over nine cents.

“I feel this is a very good budget,” Larrow said. “We were able to keep student/teacher ratio to where things are conducive to learning. It addresses the needs of students and staff while presenting the taxpayers with a budget that’s fair.

“It’s just the way the forumla is calculated,” Larrow added concerning the low tax levy number. “The consumer price index this year is very, very low.”

Those taxpayers will have their chance to weigh in on the budget with the annual school budget vote Tuesday, May 17. They will also vote on a bus proposition and board of education seats.

MoriahÊ CentralÊ School 2016/17Ê SchoolÊ budgetÊ report

Larrow expressed his concerns about the tax cap formula.

“You still have your increase while getting lower state and federal grant allocations,” he said. “Medical is up 3.5-percent, something we worked really hard on through our consortium. We received a $592,679 increase is state aid this year, but they took away $2,4 million in GAP elimination.”

The superintendent said the state’s future calls also affect long-term goals.

“We feel our long-term planning looks fine as long as the state continues to provide appropriate funding,” Larrow said.

Appropriations (What they spend)

State Aid received

Tax levy (Your portion)

2015-16

2016-17

Difference

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$15,731,119

$16,357,117

$625,998

3.98%

$11,289,583 $11,882,262

$592,679

5.25%

$3,948,500 $3,966,291

$19,791

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$0.945

0.05%

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$19.015

* 2016/17 tax rates are estimated with a new assessment role due July 1.

Budget Public Hearing

New staff

Budget vote

The public hearing on the adopted 2015/16 school budget will take place Tuesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at the school.

The 2016-17 spending plan does call for the addition of staff.

“We will be able to move a part-time English teacher to full-time to help provide additional academic inservice training to students who need help in English Language Arts,” Larrow said. “In the elementary, we are looking at adding the equivalent of two positions, one was lost to attrition that we want to bring back and we need to fill a position where one of our current classroom teachers is moving into special education, so we need to fill the classroom position.”

The vote on the 2016/17 school budget, along with school board and referendums, will take place Tuesday, May 17, from Noon until 8 p.m. in the school.

B.O.E. election

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Despite miniscule cap number, Crown Point CS meets it Brannock: programs intact while coming in at 0.12 percent state-mandated levy increase

By Keith Lobdell

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CROWN POINT — One-twelfth of one-hundreth of a percent.

That’s how much wiggle room members of the Crown Point Central School Board of Education and administrators had when coming up with the 2016-17 school budget, which was adopted by the board April 19.

The spending plan calls for $6,971,017 for the school, along with a annual funding of the Hammond Library at $46,000 (a $3,000 increase from 2015-16) for a total of $7,017,017 and increase of $333,375 over the previous budget (see table).

Meanwhile, the school tax levy will hit a cap which only allowed the district to increase the amount to be paid by taxpayers $2,000.

The estimated tax rate increase is even more microscopic, increasing 1.2-cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, and increase of one one-hundreth of a percent.

In the community report, Superintendent Shari Brannock said the district was able to continue to support the student body in several areas, including providing a high quality edu-

cation for all students; meet graduation requirements and offer college electives; offer remedial and intervention services; offer all activities and sports programs to students; make necessary repairs and purchases to improve facilities; and maintain national School of Distinction status.

“With commitment to fiscal responsibility, the Board of Education, administration, staff and faculty have done more with less for the past few years,” Brannock said in the newsletter. “Our efforts to maintain a high quality education for our students is still our top priority.

“The proper balance of a stable environment and culture for our staff and students, with the realistic requests for taxpayer support, is very important,” Brannock added.

The district received just under $200,000 in additional state funding for the adopted budget, which will go before the taxpayers in a Tuesday, May 10, public hearing in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m.

When residents of the district go to the polls Tuesday, May 17 (noon to 8 p.m. at the school), they will also be voting to fill five of the six seats on the board of education.

“We have five spots with five running,” Brannock said. “There are three incumbents (Mitch St Pierre, Julianne Budwick and Terry Ross) while Anita Johnson was appointed in November and is running for that seat. Lorene (Lori) Cutting is also running.”

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Revenue (What they earn)

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$6,683,642

$7,017,017

$333,375

4.98%

$396,051

$452,431

$56,380

14.24%

$199,055

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$4,299,584 $4,489,639

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Tax rate * per$1k assessed

$408,043

$483,983

$75,940

18.61%

$1,579,964

$1,581,964

$2,000

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$10.44

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Budget Public Hearing The public hearing on the adopted 2015/16 school budget will take place Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

B.O.E. election five terms with five candidates: Terry Ross, Michael St. Pierre, Julianne Budwick, Lorene Cutting,

* 2016/17 tax rates are estimated with a new assessment role due July 1.

Budget vote The vote on the 2016/17 school budget, along with school board and referendums, will take place Tuesday, May 17, from Noon until 8 p.m. in the school.

• The Crown Point Central School budget also includes funding for the Hammond Library in the amount of $46,000.

Anita Johnson To be voted on May 17 with budget

Each month, Crown Point Central School celebrates students as part of their 25 book campaign during which they incorporate the book of the month with a specific value. Teachers select students from their classes who exhibit the value, to win an award for the month. Pictured here are the winners of this month’s “Imagination Award.” They received a certificate, pencil and free snack coupon.

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Sharp said if anyone has attended a NASP safety clinic before, bring a note from the instructor to be exempt.

One goal with the program, Sharp said, is to spread the knowledge of archery and encourage people to shoot with their families. This benefit is one way they are trying to do that.

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He said this is an activity he does with his own family, which keeps him motivated to continue coaching.

“There’s nothing more satisfying than spending time with your family,” he said. “Come with your whole family and we’ll give you a break on the entry fee.”

Food concessions will be open; Friday offers pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, and mild chili. Saturday offers bagels, muffins, coffee and pastries.

There will also be a bake sale. Anyone interested in baking something “especially [homemade] pie,” Wisser said, bring them to the school on Friday. All proceeds from food sales will go directly to nationals.

There will be a bake sale- anyone interested in baking something, bring it to the school Friday. Food money all going to nationals.

The team is still fundraising on their GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/sktsxwfw The team heads to Louisville, KY for nationals May 12-14.

Community Archery Shoot Off Benefit: Friday, May 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 9 to noon in the SLCS gymnasium.

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Rosemarie Ritson remembered by Schroon community mikaela@suncommunitynews.com

SCHROON — Rosemarie Ritson, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month, impacted many people in personal and meaningful ways.

Ritson is remembered for her vast knowledge of Schroon, the town she loved, and for her genuine kindness.

“She did a lot of things and didn’t ask for anything in return,” said Melody Smith, Ritson’s daughter. “That’s who she was.”

Take the Meals on Wheels program, for instance.

“She and my brother delivered the very first meals on wheels in Schroon,” Smith said, recalling the day she got her drivers license and started helping out. “She made you aware of these things.”

The church was important to her, Smith said, and she instilled those values in her children.

Ritson also used her love of Schroon Lake to serve with the Chamber of Commerce as office secretary for over 20 years.

The organization gave her the Citizen of the Year Award in 2003.

“During her time with the Chamber, Rosemarie greeted thousands of Schroon Lake visitors and residents with seemingly unending information and enthusiasm about our community and region, and we’ll be eternally grateful for her efforts on our behalf,” wrote a chamber member on an online memorial page.

Laura Donaldson, of Rocky Acres Sewing and Alterations, said she worked with Ritson for 13 years.

“She had high expectations, knew what she wanted, organized things to a certain standard which became apparent while working there,” Donaldson wrote. “You learned quickly not to move items without approval. Travelers would come in and ask for a certain attraction, she’d be able to either tell them the color, the row-for example-third row over, four down.”

Donaldson said she referred to Ritson as her “other mom” after her own mother passed away in 1996 and remembered her with “much respect, love and admiration.”

Some folks who were very close to her quietly hold their memories close to their hearts. Others hold onto them tightly but shared their sentiments anonymously.

“She was always very helpful and willing to share,” another wrote. “I enjoyed her company and sometimes went to Schroon Lake just to talk to [her].”

Ritson was a “warm, outgoing person and a wonderful representative for the Schroon region,” wrote another. “She was unfailingly kind... and her knowledge was extensive.”

Ritson “was a wonderful example of how to be welcoming and friendly to all,” wrote another. “She always took an interest in whomever she was speaking with.”

Another called Ritson a “guiding light” to all who knew her.

“She was always present with a smile and a kind word for everyone.”

According to her obituary, she is survived by her family, whom she loved deeply, including her husband of 56 years, James Ritson; her four children, James, Melody (John), Scott (Marie), Darren (Carol), three granddaughters, Jillian, Jourdan and Mellyssa; three siblings, Jean Carol and Charles, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ritson was also an active board member and volunteer with the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Museum.

Loris Clark, president of the museum’s board, said Ritson had just returned as the board’s historian.

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“So many of our members were so happy she was back,” Clark said. “But we’re so sad now. We lost so much when we lost her.”

In recent years, Ritson spent her time helping others in many different ways, often anonymously.

Smith said her mother never wanted any accolades. “That wasn’t why she did it,” Smith said. “It’s not about me,” Ritson would say.

Smith said her mother hadn’t knitted in years, but this winter, she started knitting again, making mittens to donate. She would make many sizes, from tiny mittens to fit baby hands, to large ones for adult men.

“Just before she died, she told me she was on her ninetysixth and ninety-seventh pair,” Smith said. She was also knitting hats for babies in the hospital.

Many people who loved her, cared for her, and were cared for by her, came together April 22 to celebrate her life. It was evident by the crowd that she is loved and she will be greatly missed.

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North Country Community College student nurse shares his thoughts

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TICONDEROGA — National Nurses Week, running from May 6 to May 12, celebrates the important role nurses play in health care.

May 8 was designated National Student Nurses day by the American Nurses Association as part of the week’s celebrations in 1998.

Twenty-two-year-old Cristian Butuc is a student nurse at North Country Community College. He’s studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). He said he likes the small program for the opportunity to have more one to one time with his professors.

Originally from Greece, he moved to the U.S. eight years ago.

Butuc said he became interested in nursing right out of high school. He needed a job and his mom suggested the nursing field. So he started his journey as a nurse’s assistant and has been working as one for the last three years.

Working with patients has been very meaningful, he said. And as he spends time with them and caring for each one, he feels like he’s had an impact on them.

“Even the smallest things,” he said. “Like bringing a patient a cup of water or washing their face after treatment. It meant something to them.”

Butuc said his experiences working with

patients has been rewarding in a way he didn’t expect. As much as he has helped them during their most vulnerable times, he said they have helped him grow as a young man.

He has learned so much from his patients, he said, because he listens to them.

“I’m interested in their stories,” he said.

“I’m young without much life experience.”

Butuc said he’s met many patients he holds in high regard and has been humbled by their willingness to give him life advice.

Butuc responded passionately when asked what he thought was important about being a nurse.

“People want to feel safe and at ease in a hospital,” the student said. “I personally think one main focus of a nurse is to administer empathy, laughter, etc. Comfort is major — it aids in recovery.”

He said he wants people coming to the hospital multiple times, to feel like they’re coming to see an old friend.

“That’s my goal,” he said.

When asked what the hardest thing about being a student in the nursing field was, he said, “It’s really nerve wracking when doing something new with a person, when you [feel like you don’t have enough experience].”

But experience comes with time, he said.

“It’s all about patience with patients.”

Butuc said after graduating as an LPN he plans to work and gain more experience in the nursing field before studying to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

RIGHT: Cristian Butuc is a nursing student at North Country Community College.

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magine this: Your classroom has been turned into a disaster site, and you and your fellow students must make split-second decisions and follow through quickly with potentially lifesaving actions.

Fortunately, no one can get hurt because it’s all a simulation, part of the kind of education that nursing students can get these days as schools work to meet the growing need for more nurses who are trained using the latest technology in the classroom or lab.

There are a number of reasons why America needs such trained nurses, including an increased emphasis on preventive care, growing rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity, more Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act, and demand for health care services from the babyboom population as they live longer and more active lives.

“At University of Phoenix® College of Health Professions School of Nursing, we offer degree programs that stay on the pulse of health care change and address how to best prepare nurses for a rapidly evolving industry,” said Betty Nelson, Ph.D., RN, academic dean for University of Phoenix School of Nursing. “This prepares graduates with the skills needed to succeed in today’s health care field.”

Students can access nursing simulation labs that provide hands-on, lifelike patient care experiences focused on teaching applied skills in a safe environment while getting realtime performance critiques from faculty members and peers.

The students practice giving injections, taking vital signs, conducting physical assessments, and responding to various patient scenarios such as heart attacks and childbirth.

The University’s nursing programs use video and audio technology in conjunction with simulation. This lets faculty members analyze and evaluate nursing students’ progress during simulation exercises and provide feedback, ultimately improving student learning outcomes.

The school’s technologies also include task trainers and an electronic medication-dispensing system. These let students engage in dozens of scenarios that give them the opportunity to build their confidence and skills in real-world nursing situations without risk to live patients, while they complete a por-

tion of their requisite clinical hours.

“Now more than ever, we must ensure that nurses have the skills and education needed to meet new demands of the profession so they can fill roles across the continuum of care,” said Dr. Nelson. “Through a forward-looking curriculum and hands-on training, University of Phoenix School of Nursing is committed to providing nurses with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to be successful well into the future, no matter what the health care landscape may look like.”

The University offers many conveniences for working adult students including evening classes, flexible scheduling, a universitywide academic social network, online classes, a digital library and computer simulations.

Whether you’re a registered nurse looking to bolster your credentials to meet today’s higher standards or an advancedpractice nurse seeking to expand your knowledge and take on greater leadership challenges, you can get the deep industry insight and up-to-the-minute knowledge and skills you need to become the nurse that tomorrow needs.

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oin the American Nurses Association in celebrating the important role nurses play in health care during National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12, 2016. Register now for the FREE webinar, “Culturally Congruent Care: Why Diversity makes a Difference.”

Free planning resources and downloads are now available for your use. Browse the National Nurses Week Catalog to shop for gifts for all the special nurses in your life.

The history National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. And as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year.

The nursing profession has been supported and promoted by the American Nurses Association (ANA) since 1896. Each of ANA’s state and territorial nurses associations promotes the nursing profession at the state and regional levels. Each conducts celebrations on these dates to recognize the contributions that nurses and nursing make to the community.

The ANA supports and encourages National Nurses Week recognition programs through the state and district nurses associations, other specialty nursing organizations, educational facilities, and independent health care companies and institutions.

A timeline of the origins of Nurses Week follows: 1953: Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of

Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a “Nurse Day” in October of the following year. The proclamation was never made.

1954: “National Nurse Week” was observed from October 11–16. The year of the observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea. Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a nurse week. A bill for a “National Nurse Week” was introduced in the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.

1972: Again a resolution was presented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim “National Registered Nurse Day.” It did not occur.

1974: In January, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be “International Nurse Day.” (May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.) Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated “International Nurse Day.” In February of that year, a week was designated by the White House as “National Nurse Week”, and President Nixon issued a proclamation.

1978: New Jersey Governor Brendon Byrne declared May 6 as “Nurses Day.” Edward Scanlan, of Red Bank, NJ, took up the cause to perpetuate the recognition of nurses in his state.

Mr. Scanlan had this date listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events. He promoted the celebration on his own.

1981: ANA, along with various nursing organizations, rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman, Manuel Lujan, to have May 6, 1982, established as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

1982: In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as “National Nurses Day.” The action affirmed a joint resolution of the United States Congress designating May 6 as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25 proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982.

1990: The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6–12, 1991, as “National Nurses Week.”

1993: The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6–12 as permanent dates to observe “National Nurses Week” in 1994 and in all subsequent years.

1996: The ANA initiated “National RN Recognition Day” on May 6, 1996, to honor the nation’s indispensable registered nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year. The ANA encourages its state and territorial nurses associations and other organizations to acknowledge May 6 as “National RN Recognition Day.” 1997: The ANA Board of Directors, at the request of the National Student Nurses Association, designated May 8 as “National Student Nurses Day.”

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Baseball,Ê softballÊ teamsÊ scoreÊ winsÊ beforeÊ break Baseball

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LAST WEEK: Despite 11 hits, Bolton/Schroon Lake was limited to five runs in a 10-5 defeat at the hands of North Warren April 21.

Garrison Villeneuve paced the offense with a trio of hits, including a double, while Michael Smith had two hits and Chris Barror added two hits and two runs scored.

On April 18, the team scored runs in the last five trips to the plate in defeating the Griffins, 10-9.

Daniel Malone took the win on the mound, looking solid as the game progressed, striking out eight. Garrison Villeneuve and Corey Van Auken each had a pair of hits, with Van Auken also being walked twice and scoring four runs while driving in a pair. Villeneuve added three RBI. NEXT WEEK: The varsity baseball squad opens the second half of the season against Crown Point Wednesday, May 4, in Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. They will then stay on the road Friday, May 6, for a game at Minerva/ Newcomb.

LAST WEEK: The Bolton/Schroon Lake softball team only had seven hits, but took advantage of 12 errors and numerous walks to defeat the Lady Griffins 26-7 April 18.

Katie Botterbush had seven strikeouts to pick up the win in the circle, while contributing at the plate with a double and three RBI. Madelyn Pratt added a triple and four RBI to the offense, while McKayla Vanderwalker added a double and three RBI. NEXT WEEK: The girls will travel to Wells for a 4:30 p.m. start right off of spring break Monday, May 2, followed by a trip to Crown Point Wednesday, May 4 and to Minerva/ Newcomb Friday, May 6. Both games start at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 7, the team will play in the Trapper Classic in Warrensburg, with a 9 a.m. game against the hosts and a 12:30 p.m. game against North Warren or Minerva/Newcomb.

CROWN POINT

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SentinelsÊ rallyÊ twice

Baseball LAST WEEK: After Saranac scored four runs in the top of the seventh, the Sentinels responded in a 5-4 win April 20.

Ryan Trudeau, who was credited for the win after blowing a save for Michael DuShane (who threw no-hit ball over the first five innings), drove home the walk-off run on a single, scoring Dalton Granger. Both Granger and Trudeau had a pair of hits in the game.

On April 19, the Sentinels scored four runs in the top of the fifth and then held on for a 7-5 win over Peru.

Ryan Trudeau pitched the Sentinels into the sixth and earned the win, while Dalton Granger recorded the save.

Caleb Munson returned to the diamond in a big way for the Sentinels after an injury from football season had sidelined him, connecting on a pair of hits and driving in three.

NEXT WEEK: The Sentinels cone back from break with a game at Granville Monday, May 2, at 4:30 p.m. They next play at PHS Thursday. May 5, at 4:30 p.m. before going to Northern Adirondack Friday, May 6, at 4:30 p.m.

Softball

LAST WEEK: The Lady Sentinels connected for 17 hits in a 23-1 win against Saranac Lake April 21.

Hannah Ross and Brittany Bruce split time in the circle for the win, while Kaylee Coon delivered a three-run blast and Haleigh Wright added a solo shot. Coon, who also hit a double, was joined by Carly Campney, Ross and Savannah Bezon in the extra-base hit club.

NEXT WEEK: The Lady Sentinels start the week with a 4:30 p.m. game at Lake Placid/ Keene Monday, May 2, followed by games at Beekmantown Tuesday, May 3, home against PHS Wednesday, May 4, home against NAC Friday, May 6, and in teh Lake George Tournament Saturday, May 7.

Golf LAST WEEK: The Sentinels scored a onestroke victory after a 3-3 tie in defeating Northeastern Clinton.

Connor Lawrie had a team-low 50 to score a three-stroke win, while Joel Cook shot a 51 in a nine-stroke win and Duncan Bain fired a 53 in the three-stroke win.

It was a similar win April 20, as the Sentinels took Beekmantown to the scorecards after a 3-3 match tie, this time earning a threestroke victory.

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Teams sweep Griffins Baseball

Sofball

LAST WEEK: The Panthers were tied with Elizabethtown-Lewis Westport through five innings April 20 before scoring seven runs in their last two at-bats for a 12-6 win.

The late game scoring spree was capped by Kolby Pertak, who nailed a three-run home run down the right field line, a long blast which very few had seen hit before in that direction. Pertak finished a triple shy of the cycle and threw the first three innings of the game before being relieved by winning pitcher Sam Millington. Zach Spaulding also had two hits in the win while Millington added a double.

NEXT WEEK: The Panthers will travel to Keene Monday, May 2, Followed by a home game against Bolton/Schroon Lake Wednesday, May 4. Both games are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.

LAST WEEK: The Lady Panthers scored an easy victory over the Elizabethtown-Lewis/ Westport combined team April 20, as Maria Malone recorded a victory in a 30-0 final score.

NEXT WEEK: The Lady Panthers will face Schroon Lake/Bolton at home Wednesday, May 4, before traveling to Willsboro Friday, May 6. Both games start at 4:30 p.m.

Boys track and field LAST WEEK: The Sentinels dropped a 97-34 meet against Beekmantown April 21, as Colvin Chapman scored a win in the 400 hurdles and Griffin Hughes won in the high jump. The team of Kohl Tucker, Brandon Romaca, Jonathan West and Nicholas Fitzgerald scored a win in the 3,200 relay.

NEXT WEEK: The Sentinels will have a trimeet in Plattsburgh Tuesday, May 3, against Seton Catholic and the Emus. They will then travel to Peru Thursday, May 5. Both meets start at 4:30 p.m.

Girls track and field

LAST WEEK: The Sentinels scored four wins in falling to the Beekmantown Eagles April 21.

Meg McDonald and Sierra Stacey were members of the 1,600 relay team along with McKenzie Price and Eryn Kidder. McDonald also scored a win in the high jump, while Stacey won the 1,500. Alexis Sanders scored a win in the shot put.

NEXT WEEK: The Sentinels will have a trimeet in Plattsburgh Tuesday, May 3, against Seton Catholic and the Emus. They will then travel to Peru Thursday, May 5. Both meets start at 4:30 p.m.

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Baseball LAST WEEK: The Vikings were unable to overcome three Saranac runs in the bottom of the sixth, falling by a score of 8-5 April 19.

Cody Stockwell took the loss in relief of Jay Streible.

NEXT WEEK: The Vikings will travel to Lake Placid Tuesday, May 3, followed by a trip to Beekmantown Thursday, May 5. Both games start at 4:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK: The Vikings will face Seton Catholic on the Port Henry links Monday, May 2, followed by matches at AuSable Valley Wednesday, May 4 and Peru Friday, May 6.

All matches start at 3:30 p.m.

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NEXT WEEK: The Panthers get the MVAC season underway with a home match at the Ticonderoga Country Club against westport May 2, Followed by a match at Westport Wednesday, May 4 and a tri-match at Willsboro Friday, May 6. All matches start at 4 p.m.

Connor Lawrie shot a 46 in a two-stroke victory, while Duncan Bain had a 48 in a two-stroke victory and Connor Lauzon had a 52 in a twostroke win.

NEXT WEEK: The golf team will play a home match against Peru Monday, May 2, at the Ticonderoga Country Club, followed by a trip to Saranac Wednesday, May 4,

Golf

Mother’s Day Brunch Sponsored by Schroon Lake Central Class of 2018 takes place Sunday, May 8, in the cafeteria, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mom’s and children 5 and under eat free. $10 for adults and Students $5.

A car wash will also be held in the school parking lot by donations.

Golf

EKMWÊ track Boys

LAST WEEK: Jarron Boyle scored a pair of wins for the Emus in a 94-34 loss to the

Saranac Lake Red Storm April 21.

Boyle scored wins in the 110 hurdles (17.4) and 400 hurdles (1:01.3), while Luis Medina won the 400 in a time of 55.1.

NEXT WEEK: The Emus are scheduled to travel to Plattsburgh High for a tri-meet against Seton Catholic and Ticonderoga Tuesday, May 3, followed by a meet at Saranac Thursday, May 5. Both start at 4:30 p.m.

Girls LAST WEEK: Three different members of the Lady Emus scored wins against the Saranac Lake Lady Red Storm April 21 in an 8942 defeat.

Corrie Ann Stoner scored a victory in the high jump with a mark of 4’-2”, while Emma DeMuro scored a win in the 3,000 (12:27) and Stephania Zelinski doubled up with wins in the shout put (28’) and discus (75’-3”).

NEXT WEEK: The Emus are scheduled to travel to Plattsburgh High for a tri-meet against Seton Catholic and Ticonderoga Tuesday, May 3, followed by a meet at Saranac Thursday, May 5. Both start at 4:30 p.m.

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Scouts to serve chicken and biscuits

Torch Club to discuss Bible

SCHROON — Boy Scout Troop 37 will hold its annual chicken and biscuit dinner Saturday, April 30, at the Schroon Lake Fish & Game Club, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets for dinner and takeout will be available. Tickets are available from the local scouts and will also be available at the door. Any boys age 11 and older interested in scouting and the outdoors may join the troop at the Fish & Game Club on Thursdays at 7 p.m. or get information at the dinner.

TICONDEROGA — Nancy A. Carter will speak on “What if We Added More Books to the Bible�” Thursday, May 5, at the Adirondack Torch Club, at Emerald’s Restaurant, at 5:30 p.m. Several “lost” Christian writings have been discovered in modern times. Learn how the New Testament came to be. Rev. Carter will talk about documents that almost became a part of the New Testament and a few “rejects” that contain fantastic stories about Jesus and his disciples. There will be handouts.

Anyone is welcome to attend as a guest. Individuals order from the menu and pay for their own dinner. Talks begin after dinner. To reserve a seat, contact Nancy A. Carter by Tuesday, May 3 at adktorch@gmail.com (preferred) or 585-7531.

Church dinner, services announced TICONDEROGA — The next Free Community Fellowship Dinner at the First United Methodist Church will be held Sunday, May 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No reservations necessary. The menu will be a chicken and biscuit dinner with vegetables and assorted desserts. Beverages will also be available. While there is no charge, a free-will donation is appreciated. High chairs, booster seats, takeouts and a child friendly menu are also available.

The Free Community Dinners Program is usually held on the first or second Sunday each month. Everyone is welcome to attend the worship services that are held each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pastor Scott Tyler leads the worship services and celebrates communion each week at the 8:30 service and the first Sunday of each month at the 10:30 service.

Sunday School for children is held during the 10:30 service.

For more information about the free dinners or the church, contact the church office at 585-7995 or visit the church web site at tifumc.com.

Churches to join for service CROWN POINT — The First Congregational Church and the United Methodist Church of Crown Point invites the community Sunday, May 1, at the First Congregational Church, at 9:30 a.m. The service will include Holy Communion, reflective time and Pastoral Prayers, singing, as well as a positive, timely message by Pastor Dave. Fellowship Hour follows the Service. There will be devotions at Heritage Nursing Home at 3:30 p.m. For more information and directions to these or any church activities, call 597-3398 or visit Brickchurchonline.com.

Cemetery spring clean-up announced TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Cemetery Board requests that all flowers and decorations be removed by Wednesday, May 4, from the Town Cemeteries Mount Hope, Ingalls, Streetrood and Mission (Vinyard).

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Water Department will be flushing hydrants the evenings of Wednesday, May 4 and May 5, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

People may experience dirty water, or a temporary loss of water service. If someone’s water looks rusty or discolored, or if they experience air in the pipes, let the water run for a short while until it clears.

Occupancy tax workshop slated SCHROON — The Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Occupancy Tax Workshop Friday, May 6, at the Paradox Lake Retreat B & B, at 7 p.m. The workshop will be led by Mr. Wayne Taylor, Essex County Director of Weights & Measures. All Essex County Motels, Hotels, B&B and Inn owners, plus any owners of private vacational rental properties in Essex County that are not currently registered to collect the Essex County Occupancy Tax are encourage to participate in this free workshop.

The workshop presentation will include information on how to register a business or rental property to be in compliance, how to properly collect the tax from someone’s guest, and how to properly report and send payment to the county.

There will also be a question and answer session at the close of the presentation.

To reserve a spot, call the SLCC at 532-7675. For questions regarding the workshop, call or email Tammy Whitty-Brown at 532-7675 or director@schroonlakechamber.org.

Ti to open Transfer Station TICONDEROGA — The Town of Ticonderoga will open its transfer station to Ticonderoga residents only (proof of residency required) Tuesday, May 10, through May 12, from

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n Saturday the ninth of April, a team of 12 local firefighters, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Rangers, and DEC Fire Wardens took the yearly Wildland Fire Refresher Course at the DEC headquarters in Warrensburg.

Forest Rangers Kallen and Laczko were the instructors for this year’s training. The required training covered forest fire investigation, wildfire behavior, weathers influence, fuels and wildland equipment.

Subjects under fire investigation included lightning strikes, campfires, and electrical failures during storms, arson, and the NYS burn ban, which has drastically reduced the forest fires in the state since its enactment.

One item mentioned was that since the use of outdoor wood stoves, numerous fires have been attributed to the dumping of hot coals and ash into the woods. I am in favor of forest management and wood stoves, so be careful out there, burning down your woods or house is no way to start the year. Life is precious� (Besides, you could lose your favorite bamboo rod, rifle with a walnut stock or your fishing and hunting magazines your wife wants you to get rid of).

Fire behavior included the types and size of fuel, how moisture affects its ignition and the slope that the fire is on. A fire on a steep slope heats the air above it, and the fire spreads much faster. You don’t want to be above a fire that is moving quickly, the fact is, it runs faster than humans do.

Fire weather such as relative humidity, wind speed and direction, and temperature all influence how fast a forest or grass fire travels. Fine fuels like grass, on a dry hot day with a wind can kill very quickly if you are in its way. The fire in Oklahoma earlier this month is a prime example of the speed and danger involved.

To measure the weather indicators, an old style belt weath-

PCS BOE to hold budget hearing PUTNAM — The Putnam Central School Board of Education will hold the budget hearing for the presentation of the budget Tuesday, May 10, (not Tuesday, May 3, as previously scheduled) in the gym, at 6:30 p.m.

PCS announces pre-K, K registration

Town to flush hydrants

Conservation Conversations Rich Redman

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. These dates are for free disposal with the exception of hazardous waste, or items containing hazardous waste, tires, food waste, brush, C&D, shingles and electronics. Restrictions may apply. There will be curbside pick-up for Senior’s 65 or older and qualified disabled only. Contact Sal at 585-7317 with a list of items to be picked up.

Pictured above: The 20 second test, Firefighters getting into shelters.

Pictured below: In the shelters!

Photos by Rich Redman

er kit was shown as well as the newer models of the Kestrel electronic whether analyzer. Sling psychrometers, wind speed meters, a compass, an observer’s book for notes and a humidity calculator and all included in a belt weather kit.

Relative humidity, wind speed and direction, the type and size of fuel, along with land terrain are all taken into effect to reduce the potential danger to wildland interface fire fighters.

Both tools have down sides. Human error can be a problem

PUTNAM — Putnam Central School District pre-k and kindergarten registration/screening will be held Thursday, May 12, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. No appointments necessary. For a student to enter the pre-k program the student must be four years old by Thursday, Dec. 1, and for a student to enter kindergarten, the student must be five years old by Dec. 1. The district is asking parents/guardians to contact the school prior to Friday, May 6, with the students’ name who will be registering for the 2016-2017 school year. Students already enrolled in the pre-k program will automatically be enrolled in the kindergarten program. People are being asked to bring the student’s birth certificate and immunization record with the child on the day of registration/screening. For further information, call the school at 547-8266 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

PTO announces basket raffle TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Elementary School PTO will hold a basket raffle Friday, May 6, in the elementary school cafeteria, from 5 to 8 p.m. All funds collected will go towards the UPK and kindergarten playground to add new equipment. Tickets will be sold from 5 to 7 p.m. Food will also be available at that time. Tickets will start being pulled at 7 p.m., sharp. For more information contact PTO president Jody belden at 586-2547 or jodybelden@yahoo.com.

THS to host ‘Collections Care’ workshop TICONDEROGA — “Collections Care 101” will be held Monday, May 9, at the Ticonderoga Historical Society, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Registration begins at 9 a.m. A tour of the museum follows the workshop. This day-long workshop covers the basics of collections care and is presented by Stacy Pomeroy Draper and Kathryn Sheehan. John Diefenderfer will address the care of historical records. with the belt kit, where the Kestrel is electronic and quick, but batteries are needed for the Kestrel and we all know how that goes, just when you need it, everything seems to fall apart. Having a diversity of tools keeps you covered and safe.

The red flag warnings were covered. When the stars all line up like, relative humidity, wind, fuel, drought conditions, vegetation etc., the warnings are put out to notify the public that there is the potential danger for extreme fire conditions and care should be taken around camp fires, brush burning and any other fire related activity that could get out of hand.

A burn ban could also be implemented in extreme conditions so there is a reduced potential for a forest fires.

A mandatory part of the training is the fire shelter training. Safety is the priority. Fire shelters are emergency shelters made of three layers. The outside and inside layers are foil facing, sandwiching a layer, of fireproof material. The outside foil reflects heat away from the shelter, the fireproof layer insulates and the inside foil reflects residual heat away from the fire fighter. These shelters are used in emergencies only. They are called “shake and bake” shelters for a reason, if the fire is too hot, you cook like a wrapped potato, and that is no way of living. I don’t mean to make fun of serious situations, but we all need to laugh once in a while.

Fire shelters can only withstand a certain amount of heat.

If they fail, the fire fighter can die, but it’s a last ditch effort when things go bad.

A drastic weather change, unknown fuels, too far a distance from the safe zones, and most importantly, the lack of communication are some of the causes.

For the fire shelter training, all firefighters are required to pull the shelter out of the box, shake it open and crawl into it with their head facing away from the direction the fire is coming from in under 20 seconds. The shelter must be secured in all four corners by your arms, elbows and feet with your mouth and airway protected from breathing hot gases during a fire by cupping your hands around your mouth close to the ground where the air is cooler.

Forest fires happen and people die, this is not a job for the timid, or the independent know it all rogue freelancers.

Communication is the biggest problem on a fire line. When people don’t follow orders and go off on their own, they have abandoned their fellow firefighters. People die because of inappropriate actions. That is why we wildland firefighters train, to keep ourselves and brother firefighters safe.

As NYS DEC Fire Wardens, myself and others are required to take the refresher training to maintain our qualifications.

DEC Rangers also are required as well as any certified wildland firefighter in New York State.

Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman. His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@nycap.rr.com.

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SCHROON — District taxpayers heading to the polls May 17 can expect a budget which will have a 2015-16 2016-17 Difference %-Change 1.38-percent increase on the tax levy, according to Superintendent Appropriations $7,737,640 $7,873,597 $135,957 1.76% (What they spend) Stephen Gratto.

The Schroon Lake Central chief Revenue $1,480,369 $1,529,917 $49,548 3.35% (What they earn) administrator said the 2016-17 school board-adopted spending State Aid $992,770 $1,054,932 $62,162 6.26% plan with a 1.76-percent increase received in appropriations keeps everything Fund balance $424,599 $404,785 ($19,814) (4.67)% Used on gap in place.

“We worked hard to maintain Tax levy our excellent programs and be fis- (Your portion) $6,257,271 $6,343,680 $86,409 1.38% cally responsible,” said Gratto, who rate * is in his first budget process as the Tax $8.37 $8.49 $0.12 1.43% per$1k assessed Superintendent at Schroon Lake * 2016/17 tax rates are estimated with a new Central.

Budget Public Hearing assessment role due July 1.

“We made cuts where we could Budget vote The public hearing on the adopted and were still able to put in a couple 2015/16 school budget will take place The vote on the 2016/17 school budof new programs,” Gratto continTuesday, May 3, at 7p.m. in the school get, along with school board and referauditorium. ued. “We are not exceeding the cap endums, will take place Tuesday, May 17, and were able to have no staffing from Noon until 8 p.m. at the school.

B.O.E. election cuts and expand our school librarian from one day a week to basiOne 3-year term (Dana Shaughnessy Referendums cally 1.5 days per week for an oc- not running) with two candidates: cupational studies and library skills Kevin Kelly, Sr. •One 65-passenger bus not to exceed class.” $123,000.

Brooke Clark To be voted on May 17 with budget Gratto said the district will also To be voted on May 17 with budget add several electives, including a college-level U.S. History class, jazz much, but it is helpful to know what you are targeting band and others. and where you are going.”

“We wanted to flush out the schedule so students Gratto said Fosella was key in helping his first budwould have a lot of great options,” he said. get process go smoothly.

District Treasurer Danielle Fosella said the budget “Danielle has been here a long time and she knows continues to keep the district in strong financial stand- the ins-and-outs of this budget,” he said. “With not ing in future years. being as dependent on state aid, our budget does not “We are in pretty good shape because we have al- fluctuate as much as others do.” ways been very careful with our fund balance,” Fosella The public hearing for the adopted 2016-17 budget said. In the 16-17 adopted budget, fund balance usage will take place Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Schroon dropped by over $19,0000 (see table).

Lake Central auditorium. The budget and school board “We also are not as reliant on the state aid as other vote (see table) will take place Tuesday, May 17, from districts,” Fosella added. “The bidget has not grown noon until 8 p.m. at the school.

Dr.Ê NelsonÊ Hyatt CROWN POINT — Dr. Nelson Hyatt, 97, of Factoryville, Crown Point, NY, passed away at his home Saturday morning, April 16, 2016.

Dr. Hyatt was the son of the late Owen and Alta (Whitford) Hyatt of Moriah. He was predeceased by his three older brothers, Herbert, Earl and Wallace Hyatt. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Alice (Harrington) Hyatt, daughter Kathleen Hyatt, son Stephen N. Hyatt and wife, Mary, daughter Eileen Fitzgerald, son Stanley Hyatt and daughter Elaine Monroe and her husband Don; his younger brother Kenneth Hyatt; grandchildren Derek (Naomi) Sheldon, Theresa Griffin, (adopted grandson) James Nelson Hyatt, Mark (Miriam) Monroe, Fauna (Ian) Lonngren, Valerie Monroe, Sharyl (Ethan) McKeever; great grandchildren Samantha, Thomas and Roger Griffin, Eliana Lonngren and Christine Monroe, seventeen Whitford (first) cousins and his nieces and nephews and their families.

Dr. Hyatt was raised on a family farm. At the age of nineteen he began studying at the Texas Chiropractic College, along with his brother Earl. He returned home and occupied his time with a private logging business with three of his brothers, while expecting the draft to determine the next phase of their lives.

Dr. Hyatt was the first of the four brothers to be drafted into service. He served as a medical aid in the 186th Field Artillery Battalion, administering aid to those wounded in combat, WWII. His chiropractic education was continued in Indianapolis before he bought the business of Dr. Winfred Gage (father of Pearl McMurtry) and began treating patients at Ticonderoga’s 313 Lake George Avenue in 1946.

The following year he married Alice Harrington of Mineville, NY, and lived at the Lake George Avenue address until they moved to their present address in Crown Point’s Factoryville hamlet. Here they continued the practice of selling vegetables, as the Thrasher family had before them. The business built up through the years and the Hyatts were known for their sweet corn, cucumbers and other fresh vegetables.

Younger generations took over the business for a few years, before he took the business back on a very small scale, wanting to continue to provide a few neighbors with fresh produce. He was able to do so until the past spring of 2015.

Dr. Hyatt was a member of the Methodist Church, first in Moriah, then Ticonderoga, followed by Crown Point. He and his wife were very active members of the local Ethan Allen Grange, as well as Pomona, on the county level, and State Grange.

They were also members of the National Grange. Dr. Hyatt served as Crown Point’s town supervisor from 1978-1981 and has remained concerned for the welfare of the local people.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19. Interment took place in Crown Point’s Fairview cemetery, with a military funeral honors ceremony. Pall bearers were nephews R. Daniel Hyatt and John R. Harrington, MT2(SS), grandsons Derek Sheldon, Mark Monroe and Ian Lonngren, as well as Jeffrey Clarke, Lcpl.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who gave our husband/father needed help these past days. A special thanks to Hospice for making the days easier and for being so good to him; to all of the friends and family who did anything they could to help us along the way; and to the members of the Crown Point Methodist church for providing the food following the services.

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general meeting will be held Friday, May 4, at 4 p.m.

Nutrition will provide dinner following the meeting.

Bingo is played at the Club every Thursday afternoon beginning at 12:30 p.m. On Friday, May 6, the bus leaves the Club at 9 a.m. for a shopping trip to Glens Falls. Sunday, May 8, the bus leaves at 1:45 p.m. for the Glens Falls Symphony and Voices Concert which starts at 4 p.m. The group will dine at the Harvest Restaurant in Queensbury.

Tuesday, May 10, there will be adult coloring at the Club beginning at 10 a.m. Following lunch on May 10, the group will play Mexican Train beginning at 12:30 p.m. On Wednesday, May 11, the seniors will go to Ticonderoga for bowling at 1 p.m.

It’s the final bowling session for the summer. That evening the Gourmet Groupies will dine at the Iris Buffet & Wine Bar in Plattsburgh. The bus leaves at 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 13, there is a special session of Have You Heard where people will work on crafts for charity. This event begins at 12:30 p.m. On Saturday, May 14, the seniors will travel to Latham for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church flea market. The bus will

leave at 8 a.m. Seniors are advised that there is a lot of walking. Food will be available at the event.

On Monday, May 16, there is a trip planned to go to the Christmas Tree Store in Colonie, followed by lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. The bus leaves the Club at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 19, the Events Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. to plan events for June.

Friday, May 20, there will be a game day at the Club, at 12:30 p.m. If anyone has a favorite game, they are encouraged to bring it along.

Monday, May 23, the bus leaves at 6:45 p.m. for a free concert at the Queensbury High School. On Wednesday, May 25, the Board of Directors meets at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 26, the Word of Life will host their annual brunch for all seniors in Essex County.

The bus leaves the Club at 9:30 a.m.

Along with these weekly and special events, nutrition is served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.

All are welcome. Reservations are needed 24-hours in advance by calling Keisha at 532-0179. For information on membership, which is $20 a year, call the Club at 532-7755. There are volunteer positions available so if you have a couple of hours a week to help your community, please call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Club is especially look for volunteer bus drivers. Training is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

For more information call Teresa at 251-4460.

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

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

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

Historical Society examines life of pilot Floyd Bennett TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Historical Society opens its third exhibit of the 2016 season Friday, May 6, at the Hancock House, at 6:30 p.m. From the Adirondacks to the Arctic examines the life of local resident Floyd Bennett, who piloted Admiral Byrd on his controversial and historic 1926 flight over the North Pole.

Also included in the exhibit is a broader discussion of local connections to exploration, including the USS Ticonderoga’s (CVS14) role in spacecraft recovery. The ship participated in the Apollo 16 and 17 and Skylab programs during the early 1970s.

“Bennett is a fascinating local figure whose exploits won him the Congressional Medal of Honor,” said Bill Dolback, THS President. “In addition to the flight with Admiral Byrd, he distinguished himself as a flier during World War I and died as a result of a heroic attempt to rescue the crew of a downed airplane. He deserves the recognition that this exhibit offers.”

The program is free and the public is invited to attend. No RSVP is necessary, however seating is limited. Refreshments will be served.

Specific information regarding programs and events can be obtained by calling the Historical Society at 585-7868, by checking Facebook or visit ticonderogahistoricalsociety.org.

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

MORIAH - Take 5! For Fitness at 176 The Portage (Command Performance). Classes held April 7, 14, 21, May 5 & 12. $10 per meeting. A reality based approach to fitness & weight management goals that fit your busy life. We are seeing results and having a blast! Personal Trainer Bridget Simpson leads meetings. bmmsimpson@mac.com TICONDEROGA - Free Opioid overdose responder training. Ticonderoga Community Building, 152 Montcalm Street, Basement Meeting Room. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Must call 518.563.2437, ext. 3403 to register. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

PUTNAM - PUTNAM BOAT LAUNCH OPENING TO PUTNAM RESIDENTS, May 1st- May 27th Fri. Sat. & Sun. Mon. 7am-7pm May 28 - Labor Day 7am-9pm Sept. 6 - Columbus Day 7pm-7pm

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

LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221

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

Free.

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINTONVILLE – Chesterfield Fish & Game Club, Green St., Clintonville, NY has indoor Archery, Pistol & Small Caliber Rifle Shooting.

January–April.

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

LONG LAKE - Alcoholics Anonymous, lower level Wesleyan Church. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday.

MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518-569-3296 TICONDEROGA - AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m. Every Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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

TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions.

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

TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Roast Beef Dinner, Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Serving starts 4:30PM with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Preschool free.

Donations of non-perishable food items for the Westport Food Pantry are appreciated.

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

CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting.

Second Thursday of the month.

Hammond Library. 4 p.m.

HAGUE - Hague Fish & Game Club meetings. 7 p.m. Third Tuesday JOHNSBURG - The Town of Johnsburg Library has begun it's Lego Robotic workshops and meet every Thursday after school at 3 PM. Call the library to sign up at 518-251-4343. Our Conversational Spanish classes meet every Wednesday at 5 pm.

PORT HENRY - Town of Moriah Town Board meetings. Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m.

Second Thursday.

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

Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday.

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

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

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

Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

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

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

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

WARRENSBURG - The Warrensburg Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home, Inc., 3809 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Any inquiries can be made to Kathryn Alexander at (518) 6232065.

SENIORS CROWN POINT - Knapp Senior Center, 2 to 6pm dinner at 4pm.

Details 518-597-3703. Tuesday & Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, 2 until 3 p.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, Mary mba32@cornell.edu. Every Third Monday.

SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514 VENDORS FOOD AND CRAFT/FLEA MARKET VENDORS WANTED for a two day set-up Memorial Day Weekend at Veterans Park, Crown Point, NY. Call 518-216-4024.

FORT ANN - Fort Ann Garage Sale April 30 th & May 1st from 9am to 5pm Vendors call 518-350-4290 for spot in Village Park.

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NY 12974, to hear and William McCarty COMMERCE PARK SELF The Board of Assess- Assessor Essex County reserves that the annual meeting office of the District Specifications are avail- examine all complaints of the qualified voters of Clerk from 8:00 a.m. un- able by contacting the STORAGE will sell at ment Review will meet TT-04/30/2016-1TCin relation to assessthe right to reject any Office of the Purchasing "PRIVATE SALE" the on Tuesday, May 24th and all bids not consid- the Putnam Central til 3:00 p.m. prevailing ments, on the written 116587 Agent, Linda M. Wolf, application of any percontents of three stor- between the hours of ered to be in the best in- School District, Wash- time on each of the five age units : 1- 5x10 # 41 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM in NOTICE TO BIDDERS terest of Essex County, ington County, New days prior to the day of CPA, Government Cen- son believing him/herNOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- and to waive any techni- York, will be held in the the election, except Sun- ter, 7551 Court St., Eliz- self to be aggrieved. A and 2- 10x15 #43 & #47 said Town, to hear and EN that the Town Board cal or formal defect in gymnasium at the day, May 15, 2016, and abethtown, New York publication on conteston Saturday April 1st. examine all complaints 2016 at 24 Commerce in relation to assess- of the Town of Ticon- the bids which is con- School on County Route the day set for the elec- 12932 or by calling 518- ing your assessment in deroga, New York (the 2 in the Town of Put- tion. Any qualified voter 873-3332.

Specifica- New York State is availDrive Ticonderoga, New ments, on the written sidered by Essex County York. able at the Town Clerk tions are also available application of any per- Town) request bids from to be merely irregular, nam, New York, on present in the polling eligible contractors for TT-04/30/2016-1TCson believing him/herimmaterial, or unsub- Tuesday, May 17, 2016, place may object to the on the website at: www.- Office or at www.tax.ny.an all inclusive hourly 116537 co.essex.ny.us. between the hours of voting of the ballot upon gov . self to be aggrieved. A stantial. appropriate grounds by All proposals submitted Dated this 1st day of publication on contest- rate for the pick-up and In addition to bid sheets, 1:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) and NOTICE OF FORMATION 8:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) dur- making his/her chal- in response to this no- May, 2016 ing your assessment in removal of designated the bidder shall submit OF LIMITED LIABILITY New York State is avail- litter and the transporta- executed non-collusion lenge and reasons there- tice shall be marked Paul Mazzotte ing which hours the COMPANY (LLC) tion of such to the bid certificates signed by polls will be opened to fore known to the In- SEALED PROPOSAL Brent Ida able at www.tax.ny.gov.

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To elect one (1) Law Sec. 103g. process to the LLC at: EN that the Assessor of other business which through May 11, 2016.

States of America, (2) 103d.

The proposer member of the Board of A Contract awarded purUnited States Agents, the Town of Ticondero- The Town reserves the suant to this notice shall Education as follows: may be brought before Eighteen (18) years of shall also submit an exeInc 7014 13th Avenue, ga, County of Essex, has right to reject any and all be subject to the provi- One (1) member, for a age or older, and (3) cuted certificate of com- the meeting. completed the Tentative suite 202, Brooklyn, proposals/bids not con- sions of Sections 103-1, 5-year term commenc- Resident within the pliance with the Iran Di- Dorothy Woods New York 11228. Pur- Assessment Roll for the Secretary sidered to be in the best 103-b, 103-d and 103-g ing on July 1, 2016 and School District for a pe- vestment Act signed by current year and that a pose: To engage in any interest of the Town. of the General Municipal expiring on June 30, riod of thirty (30) days the proposer or one of TT-04/23-05/07/2016copy has been left with 3TC-115592 lawful act or activity.

Dated: April 21, 2016 next preceding the annu- its officers as required 2021, to succeed Farley Law. Town Clerk a the Town TT-04/16-05/21/2016By Order of the Town by the General Municipal THE ANNUAL MEETING Tierney, III, whose term al vote and election. The PLEASE TAKE FURTHER Hall, where it may be 6TC-115055 Board expires on June 30, School District may re- Law Sec. 103g.

NOTICE that Essex OF THE MORIAH UNION seen and examined by Town of Ticonderoga, County 2016. quire all persons offer- The successful proposer CEMETERY affirmatively ASSOCIANOTICE COMPLETION any interested person New York. states that in regard to 3. Proposition to au- ing to vote at the budget will be notified promptly TION will be held on OF TENTATIVE ASSESS- until the fourth Tuesday Tonya Thompson, Town thorize the purchase of vote and election to pro- by letter and must be any contract entered into Monday, May 9th at the MENT ROLLS in May (or other applicaClerk prepared to enter into a vide one form of proof pursuant to this notice, approximately 4.5 acres Mount Moriah Presbyte(PURSUANT OF SEC- ble date). of residency pursuant to contract to furnish the rian Church, 19 Church without regard to race, of vacant land located TION 506 AND 526 OF The Assessor will be in Town of Ticonderoga color, sex, religion, age, on Hutton Square Road, Education Law 2018-c. materials or services.

St, Port Henry, NY at 6 THE REAL PROPERTY attendance with the Ten- TT-04/30/2016-1TC116564 Essex County reserves national origin, disabili- Town of Putnam, New Such a form may include pm, at which time the TAX LAW) tative Assessment Roll ty, sexual preference or York at a price not to ex- a drivers license, a non- the right to reject any election of officers and HEARING OF COM- as follows: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Vietnam Era veteran sta- ceed $20,000, plus usu- driver identification card, and all proposals not directors and all other PLAINTS 1st day May 12th Hours NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVtus, disadvantaged and al and customary clos- a utility bill, or a voter considered to be in the Association business Notice is hereby given 4pm-8pm EN, that the Under- minority or women- ing cost. registration card. Upon best interest of Essex will take place. that the Town of Crown 2nd day May 13th Hours signed, on behalf of the offer of proof of residen- County, and to waive TT-04/30-05/07/2016owned business enter- 4. To transact such Point, County of Essex 9am-1pm Essex County Board of prises will be afforded other business as may cy, the School District any technical or formal 2TC-116562 has completed the tenta- 3rd day May 20 th Hours Supervisors, will accept equal opportunity to properly come before may also require all per- defect in the proposals tive assessment roll for 9am-1pm THE BOARD OF EDUCAsealed bids at the Office th st the meeting pursuant to sons offering to vote to which is considered by submit bids in response the current year.

4 day May 21 Hours TION OF THE CROWN of the Purchasing Agent provide their signature, Essex County to be the Education Law of the hereto.

From May 1st to May 25th 9am-1pm POINT CENTRAL until 2:00 P.M. on May printed name and admerely irregular, immaState of New York.

Dated: April 21, 2016 the assessment roll may The Board of Assess- 25, 2016 for Radio ComSCHOOL hereby invites dress.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVterial, or unsubstantial.

Linda M. Wolf, CPA be seen at the Town ment Review will meet munications Tower Desubmission of sealed AND FUTHER NOTICE IS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER EN that a copy of the Purchasing Agent Clerk's Office during the on May 24th between the bids for #2 Fuel Oil, commissioning. that Essex Essex County Govern- statement of the amount HEREBY GIVEN, that NOTICE regular business hours. hours of 4pm and 8pm, A pre-bid conference Diesel Fuel, Milk, pursuant to a rule adopt- County affirmatively of money which will be ment Center The Assessor(s) will be at the Town Hall in said shall be held on ed by the Board of Edu- states that in regard to Bread/Rolls, Ice Cream, in attendance with the town, to hear and exam- Wednesday, May 11, 7551 Court Street PO required to fund the and Trash Removal Sercation in accordance school districts budget any contract entered into Box 217 tentative roll on: ine all complaints in re- 2016 at 10:00 AM at the for the 2016-2017, ex- with Sections 2035 and pursuant to this notice, vices for the 2016-2017 Elizabethtown, New York May 6th from 4pm to lation to assessments, Year.

Public Safety Building, 2008 of the Education clusive of public monies, without regard to race, School 12932 8pm on the written applicaand an exemption sum- Law, any referenda or color, sex, religion, age, Bids/Quotes will be acMay 7th from 9am to tion of any person be- Lewis, NY 12932. All (518) 873-3332 contractors who plan to TT-4/30/2016-1TCproposition to amend mary report as required national origin, disabili- cepted for all items or Noon lieving him/herself to be submit a bid are urged by section 495 of Real the budget, or otherwise ty, sexual preference or any individual item.

116567 May 20th from 9am to aggrieved. A publication to attend. to be submitted for vot- Vietnam Era veteran sta- Each submission must Property Tax Law, may 1pm on contesting your asOverlook Camp LLC be obtained by any resi- ing at said vote and elec- tus, disadvantaged and be clearly marked BusiMay 25th from 10am to sessment in New York The bids shall be opened Arts of Org. filed SSNY dent of the district dur- tion, must be filed with minority or women- ness Office, Bid/Quote. publicly and read aloud 2pm State is available at on May 25, 2016 at 2:00 3/8/16. Office: Essex Co. ing the business hours the Board of Education owned business enter- Bids/Quotes will be reAt Town Hall, 17 Moni- www.tax.ny.gov. ceived until 12:00 p.m.

P.M. at the Office of the SSNY design agent of beginning Monday, April at the Putnam Central prises will be afforded st tor Bay Rd, Crown Point Dated this 1 day of May LLC upon whom pro- 25, 2016 at the Putnam Purchasing Agent, 7551 School on or before equal opportunity to Monday May 16, 2016, The Board of Assess- 2016. at the Business Office, Court Street, Elizabeth- cess may be served & Central School.

April 20, 2016 at 5:00 submit bids in response ment Review will meet at Patricia A. Osier 2758 Main Street, pubtown, New York. If addi- mail to Bruce B. Palmer NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN p.m. prevailing time; hereto.

Town Hall , 17 Monitor TT-04/30/2016-1TClicly opened and read. tional information con- 23 Fairlawn St Rye, NY that the petitions nomi- must be typed or printed Dated: April 19, 2016 Bay Rd., Crown Point on 116543 Specifications and cerning the bidding is 10580 General Purpose nating candidates for the in English language; Linda M. Wolf, CPA May 25th from 4pm to Bid/Quote Forms may be required, please call TT-04/23-05/28/2016office of member of the must be directed to the Purchasing Agent 8pm to hear and exam6TC-115594 (518) 873-3332.

Board of Education shall Clerk of the School Dis- Essex County Govern- obtained at the Crown ine all complaints in rePoint Central School be filed with the Clerk of ment Center trict; must be signed by lation to assessment on NOTICE OF COMPLE- All bids submitted in re- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE District Business Office.

TION OF TENTATIVE AS- sponse to this notice the District, not later Elizabethtown, New York at least twenty-five (25) the application of any that the Annual meeting The Board of Education shall be marked SESSMENT ROLL than 5:00 p.m. on April 12932 of the qualified voters of person believing himself of the Ironville Cemetery reserves the right to re"SEALED BID TOWER (Pursuant to Section 18, 2016.

Each petition (518) 873-3332 the District; and must to be aggrieved.

Association, Inc., will be ject any or all st DECOMMISSIONING" 506 of the Real Property shall be directed to the TT-04/30/2016-1TCstate the name and resiDated this 1 day of held on Tuesday, May Bids/Quotes. clearly on the outside of 10, 2016 at 7PM at the Tax Law) Clerk of the District and dence of each signer. 116539 May, 2016 Board of Education the envelope. All bids Hearing of Complaints Richard J. Maxwell home of Marlene Gad- shall be signed by at However, the School Crown Point Central Notice is hereby given shall be submitted on way. All business which Board will not entertain least 25 voters of the TT-04/30-05/07/2016ASSESS- School District that the Assessor of the the bid sheets included or place before the vot- TENTATIVE District, must state the 2TC-116598 may come before the Crown Point, NY 12928 MENT ROLL ON FILE Town of Putnam, County in the package, and no session will be transact- name and residence of ers any proposition if its Notice is hereby given Victoria D. Russell NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- of Washington has com- other forms shall be aced. All lot owners, offi- the candidate and shall purpose is beyond the that the Assessors of the District Treasurer EN THAT THE ASSES- pleted the Tentative As- cepted. cers, and interested per- describe the specific va- power of the voters or is April 20, 2016 SORS of the Town of sessment Roll for the Specifications and stan- sons are requested to be cancy for which the can- illegal, or any proposi- Town of Moriah, County TT-04/30/2016-1TCNorth Hudson, County current year and that a dard proposals for the tion requiring the expen- of Essex have completed didate is nominated. present. of Essex, ;have complet- copy has been left with the Tentative Assess- 116568 proposed work may be diture of monies which AND FURTHER NOTICE Marlene I. Gadway obtained at the above ed the Tentative Assess- The Town Clerk at the ment Roll for the current TOWN OF SCHROON IS HEREBY GIVEN that fails to include specific Secretary – Treasurer ment Roll for the current Putnam Town Hall, address, by calling 518applications for absen- appropriations for all year and that a copy has SPECIAL TOWN BOARD TT-04/30-05/07/2016873-3332, or on the year and that a copy has where it may be seen tee ballots will be ob- such expenditures re- been left with the Town MEETING MONDAY, 2TC-116541 Clerk at Moriah Town been placed with the and examined by any in- Countys website at tainable between the quired by the proposiMAY 9, 2016 AT 5:00 Hall where it may be Town Clerk at the Town terested person until the www.co.essex.ny.us.

PUTNAM CENTRAL tion. hours of 8:00 a.m. and PM TO DISCUSS Each proposal must be Hall where it may be fourth Tuesday in May. SCHOOL NOTICE OF 3:00 Dated: March 28, seen and examined by p.m.

Monday HEALTH INSURANCEany interested person seen and examined by The assessor will be in accompanied by either a BUDGET HEARING AND through Friday, except 2016/April 21, 2016 WITH BURNHAMS any interested person NOTICE OF ANNUAL attendance with the Ten- Certified Check payable holidays, from the Dis- By order of the Board of until the fourth Tuesday TT-04/30/2016-1TCin May. until the fourth Tuesday tative Assessment Roll to Essex County Trea- MEETING, BUDGET Education trict Clerk. Completed 113540 The Assessors will be in in May. on May 4th from 4 PM surer in the amount of VOTE AND ELECTION applications for absen- Kim M. Brown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVThe Assessors will be in to 8 PM, May 7th from 9 five percent (5%) of attendance with the Tentee ballots must be re- School District Clerk EN that a public hearing amount of the bid or a attendance with the Ten- AM and 1 PM, May 10th 4/16, tative Assessment Roll ceived by the District TT-04/02, as follows: Bid Bond, in a form ac- of the qualified voters of Clerk at least seven (7) 4/30,5/14/2016-4TCtative Assessment Roll from 1 PM to 5 PM and Friday, May 6, 2016 the Putnam Central days prior to the vote if 113619 as follows: May 12th from 9 AM to ceptable to the Essex 10 AM 2 PM School District, Wash- the ballot is to be mailed 1st Day Thursday County Attorney.

1 PM. Wednesday, May 11, May 12th The BOARD OF ASSESS- A labor and material ington County, New to the voter, or the day REQUEST FOR PRO- 2016 10 AM 2 PM Hours 4:00 PM to MENT REVIEW will meet payment Bond and a York will be held in the before election, if the Friday, May 13, 2016 Putnam School building on May 24th between POSALS 8:00PM Performance Bond in the ballot is to be personally 2Nd Day Tuesday on County Route 2 in delivered to the voter. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- 4 PM 8 PM the hours of 4 PM and 8 form contained in the May 17th PM, at the Putnam Town contract documents will the Town of Putnam, Absentee ballots must EN; that the Under- Saturday, May 14, 2016 10 AM 2 PM Hours 4:00 PM to 8:00 Hall in said Town to hear be required of the suc- New York on May 10, be received by the Dis- signed, on behalf of the PM Essex County Board of The Board of Assessand examine all com- cessful bidder.

2016 at 6:30 P.M. trict Clerk not later than 3rd Day Thursday (D.S.T.) for the presen- 5:00 p.m. on May 17, Supervisors, will accept ment Review will meet plaints in relation to as- Attention of the bidders May 19th sealed proposals at the on Tuesday, May 24, sessments on the appli- is particularly called to tation of the budget.

2016.

Hours 4:00 PM to cation of any person be- the requirements as to The budget will be avail- A list of all persons to Office of the Purchasing 2016 between the hours 8:00 PM Agent until 2:00 P.M. on of 4 PM and 8 PM at the lieving himself to be ag- the conditions of em- able for review on April whom absentee ballots 26, 2016 at the Putnam grieved. ployment to be observed 4th Day Saturday May 9, 2016 for Elec- Moriah Town Hall, 38 shall have been issued Central School.

Dated: April 30, 2016 and minimum wage May 21st Hours tronic Health Record Park Place, Port Henry, will be available in the NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN office of the District Software.

NY 12974, to hear and William McCarty rates under the Contract.

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM that the annual meeting Essex County reserves The Board of Assess- Assessor Clerk from 8:00 a.m. un- Specifications are avail- examine all complaints of the qualified voters of til 3:00 p.m. prevailing able by contacting the in relation to assessthe right to reject any ment Review will meet TT-04/30/2016-1TC-

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