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Vets to be honored

Best Fourth in the North picks Grand Marshals

Saturday, June 20, 2015

This Week

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MORIAH

By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com

TICONDEROGA Ñ The Best Fourth in the North will honor those who have served their country in 2015.

The committee overseeing the annual events, scheduled from July 1 until Independence Day, July 4, will honor veterans as the grand marshals.

“In staying with the theme of Ô Salute To VeteransÕ the committee has decided to honor all Veterans in 2015,” Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Courtright said. “A float with a number of veterans will lead the parade. The Ticonderoga American Legion and VFW as well as the committee member are organizing the float.”

The float, as part of the annual Best Fourth in the North parade, will step off Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m., making its way down Montcalm Avenue past throngs of cheering revelers.

The parade will line up starting near Brannock Properties/Town of Ticonderoga Highway Garage. The bandstand for the parade will be located next to the Rathbun Jewelers building. Prizes and certificates will be awarded for floats in the following categories: Most Patriotic and Most Creative (Theme Related).

Chairperson Debbie Barber thanked those who turned in nominations.

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Town board considers new animal law PAGE 13

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•Search sparks skittishness, also humanity •Joyce Mitchell appears in court Page 20

•Blue Ribbons show support Page 7

Fourth graders Maddie Anauo and Ethan Phillips perform during the annual spring concert on May 19 at Schroon Lake Central School.

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Index TICONDEROGA

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EDITORIAL

6

LETTERS

7

SPORTS

11

CROWN POINT

12

MORIAH

13

SCHROON

14-15

BRIEFS

21

CALEDNAR

22

OUTDOORS

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N. Hudson event honors first woman 46er

By Christopher Pratt christopher@denpubs.com

NORTH HUDSON Ñ Members of the Adirondack Mountain Club and town officials are among those planning to turn out in big numbers Saturday in North Hudson for a celebration to honor Grace Hudowalski, a noted mountain climber and longtime historian of the Adirondack 46ers.

Last year the U.S. Board on Geographic Names signed off on a proposal to name a 4,012 foot summit after Hudowalski. The soaring peak, previously known as East Dix, is one of 46 within the Adiron-

dack Park that exceeds 4,000 feet in elevation.

The full-day celebration on Saturday is a chance to take stock of the years of work that a local group put into getting the peak renamed.

“It’s been a long time coming,” North Hudson supervisor Ron Moore said. “I think it’ll be a great day.”

The schedule for the June 20 event includes demonstrations by outdoors groups, musical acts and a presentation honoring the winner of an annual contest honoring Hudowalski, who passed away in 2004.

The event will also aid local community groups.

Donations will be accepted to support the North

Hudson Fire Department and the Summit Stewards Program. The stewardship program is a partnership of the Adirondack Mountain Club, the Adirondack Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Its efforts focus on protection of the alpine ecosystem through education, trail work and research.

Julia Goren, Summit Steward program coordinator, said her group functions with a “pretty limited income,” so any financial lift it gets from the event will be much appreciated.

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Silver Bay YMCA names new CEO

Steve Tamm, pictured with family, is the new CEO of the Silver Bay YMCA.

By Christopher Pratt

christopher@denpubs.com SILVER BAY — The Silver Bay YMCA will soon have a new CEO, one whose career experience includes leadership roles in the corporate world and most recently with a Christian resort and conference center.

Steve Tamm was named to the nonprofit organization’s top post by its board of directors earlier this month. He’ll begin the new job June 29, according to a statement from the local YMCA. Tamm’s appointment follows an extensive search for a person to fill the leadership post, the statement added. Tamm fills the role vacated by David Kisselback, who recently became CEO at a New Jersey YMCA earlier this month.

Prior to his work at Camp-of-the-Woods, Tamm had an extensive career in aviation, with expertise in international operations and logistics, according to the statement. As a vice president with Swissport Cargo Services, Camp managed a multi-million dollar budget and oversaw a staff of union and non-union employees.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Silver Bay team. It is an honor and privilege to come alongside a set of professionals who have a

Celebrating

46 Years of Growing Plants!

passion for the members, summer staff and community as a whole,” Tamm said in the statement. “It is my hope and desire that together we will continue to build upon the legacy that has been forged over the last 113 years and be good stewards of those many blessings.”

TammÕ s roles with the YMCA will see him taking the reins of an organization that includes a 113-year old conference and training center, which serves over 800 people per week during the summer months.

Prior to being tapped for the Silver Bay role, Tamm served as the vice president for operations and marketing at Camp-of-theWoods, a Speculator-based Christian retreat and conference center. Tamm received a bachelor ’s degree in marketing from St. John’s University in New York City and a master ’s degree from the College of St. Joseph in Vermont. He and wife Nancy have two daughters, Ellen and Olivia.

Richard Cost, chairman of the YMCA board of trustees, lauded Tamm’s hiring.

“His passion for Silver Bay’s mission was evident in our conversations with him, and we look forward to serving with someone of his professional caliber and personal commitment to our mission,” Costa said in the statement.

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Arkansas powerlifter with Ticonderoga connections claims world championship

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — A powerlifter who started his love of training in the Ticonderoga area recently was crowned as the world champion in Salo, Finland.

Jamie McDougal, currently of Russellville, Ark., won the World Powerlifting Championships for team USA June 7. He is the grandson of Howard and Tina Smith; and Barbara Reeb and the late Clayton McDougal of Ticonderoga.

McDougal’s mother, Pam Loyd, said he dedicated his win to his grandfather. Ò Jamie said this win was for his Grandpa Smith, who has always been his idol and best male influence,” Loyd said.

McDougal told reporters that is where he got his motto from, along with support from a pair of coaches who helped in his training.

“It’s okay to get beat when you have done your best to prepare for competition,” he said. “It’s not okay to lose when you have not done your best to prepare for competition.”

McDougal, 43, totaled three gold medals at the world championships, including bench press (413.36 lbs.), deadlift (628.31 lbs.) and overall weight (1,532.2 lbs.) in the Masters I division for his weight class. The event featured 950 lifters from over 35 countries.

McDougal’s early life was in Ticonderoga, where he started to lift in middle school. At 15, the family moved to Arkansas, where he continued to train. He graduated from Conway High School in 1990 and, after serving as an infantryman and a master fitness trainer in the U.S. Army, earned degrees in athletic training from the University of Central Arkansas, strength and conditioning from the University of Texas, and a master’s in education at Arkansas Tech University.

Jamie McDougal stands atop the podium for his weight division in the Masters 1 part of the World Powerlifting Championships in Finland.

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Ticonderoga teens complete family Eagle Scout legacy Ian, Connor Lawrie join older brothers in earning Scouting’s highest rank

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ While the quartet of Lawrie brothers will all have the same impressive accomplishment on their resume, the youngest believes he will still have bragging rights.

“I’m very proud I got to do this when I was 15,” Connor Lawrie, a sophomore at Ticonderoga High School and youngest of the four brothers to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America, said.

“I told you,” Ian Lawrie, a 17-year old senior at the school, said about his prophetic remark earlier in the interview before Connor had sat down to eat lunch in the school cafeteria. “He likes to brag about getting his at 15 while we were all 17.”

However, Connor did say his brothers deserved some of the credit for the accomplishment.

“They told me not to wait for anything,” Connor said.

Connor worked toward his Eagle Scout project at the same time as Ian. Their older brothers, Will (2012 at 17) and Sean (2014 at 17), also received the rank of Eagle Scout in recent years.

To celebrate, there will be a Court of Honor ceremony later this year recognizing the accomplishments of each.

“A special ceremony will be held at Silver Bay

YMCA during my family reunion weekend in August,” proud mother Lara Smith said. “This is the place of the first Boy Scout camp in the United States. I am so thrilled that we’re able to have it here of all places and at this time because all of my family will be able to attend such a special event.”

“Our mom was really pushing us to get done this year before our family reunion so we could have the Court of Honor ceremony,” Ian said. “It’s a very rare thing to have four members of a troop get Eagle so close together, but it’s special because we are all brothers. If you work hard enough, it’s easy.”

“When I got to Scout and Life ranks, I decided to just get going to achieve the rank of Eagle,” Connor said. “Our mom wanted us to finish out strong.”

“Through scouting, my sons have learned so much,” Smith said. “They learned that getting involved in community activities and by doing their part to help their community and the people in it, they are leading by example. Through Boy Scouts, my boys have been taught many important lessons and skills that they in turn are able to put to use out in the world. Survival skills, problem solving, communication, leadership, and environmental awareness are some of the many valuable qualities taught in scouting.”

To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, both Ian and Connor had to come up with a community service project. For Ian, he decided to help improve the storage cabinets and basketball backboards at the Armory.

“I had gone to the Armory and knew the director, who told me there was some work that needed to be done,” he said. “We were able to redo the

backboards, strip them down and re-paint them.

With the cabinets, the plan was to rebuild the doors, but the cabinets were not square so we had to adjust everything so they would fit.”

Ian said the project totalled 80 hours of service time between himself, family and other scouts, including Connor.

“It’s a huge relief once you have the project done and you know you have accomplished your goals,” Ian said.

Meanwhile, Connor was planning a CPR course for the community.

“I talked to my grandmother and she gave me the idea,” he said. “It is a good thing for the community because not everyone has it and you never know when you are going to need CPR training.”

The biggest part of the project for Connor was raising funds for the program in order to make it a free training for community members.

“We had 17 people come to the session, which was a good turnout,” he said.

Through their path to Eagle, the duo continued to help each other out.

“It was pretty hectic at times,” Connor said.

“We would be working all day on projects and going back and forth between them.” Ò We were able to help each other on stuff like paperwork, if one of us had a question and the other had already filled out a certain part,” Ian said.

For these brothers, the rank of Eagle marks the culmination, but not end, to a Scouting career.

“This is something we worked hard for,” Ian

said. “My mother has always pushed us to work hard in everything we do.”

“I have enjoyed my time in Scouting, from the very beginning and going to the den meetings, the Pinewood Derby, Klondike Derby, Scout Camp and everything else,” Connor added.

“All my boys are hard workers,” Smith said.

“They have strong values and work ethics that will give them the opportunity to achieve whatever they desire. I am so extremely proud of all my boys. Seeing them achieve the rank of Eagle Scout is a such a wonderful culmination to the years of hard work and determination they put into scouting since beginning as Cub Scouts.”

Smith said her desire to have her kids in the Scouting program came from a family friend.

“My entire life I saw all the community service work that he and his scouts performed and I knew that I wanted my children to be involved in this wonderful program,” she said. “He was 94 when he passed away, still active as a Scoutmaster. As it turned out, I had four boys of my own. I started each of them in Cub Scouts in first grade as Tiger Scouts and was actively involved myself as a leader and committee member. I really wish he was still alive to see my boys’ accomplishments today. I know he would have been so proud of them.”

ABOVE: Brothers Connor and Ian Lawrie have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, joining brothers Will and Sean.

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‘Team Rhyan’ Towne’s parents grateful for continued support Benefit tee ball game planned for this Saturday at EMA field

By Keith Lobdell

keith@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — The parents of a fiveyear old boy facing a battle against a brain tumor said they have been appreciative of the support received from their community, family and friends.

“I don’t think there will ever be any way we will be able to personally thank everyone who has donated and given things,” Ashlee Charlton, mother of Rhyan Towne, said.

“We are very thankful in general for all of their support, and the community has really been great to our family. We are very thankful,” she continued.

Charlton and father Seth Towne have been staying with their son at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vt., where he has been a patient since being diagnosed with the tumor. He is expected to be hospitalized for up to eight months or more, including

a transfer to a hospital in either Boston or New York City.

One of Rhyan’s passions has been baseball, especially playing for the Ticonderoga tee ball league.

“Rhyan is a very sweet boy for those of you who know him, he has played tee ball for three years now and eats, sleeps, and lives baseball,” Tabitha Woods said. Ò One of his dreams is to be a N.Y. Yankee player one day. Rhyan has touched the hearts of many people not only in our league, but in our community as well.”

The league held a fundraiser May 18 and will hold another this Saturday, June 20, as part of its annual tee ball all star game. As part of the game, jerseys will have the “team Rhyan” logo, and all profits made at the concession stand will go to him.

The game will start at noon at the tee ball field located at the EMA. A concession stand will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. serving hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, drinks and snacks. Also “ Team Rhyan” tee shirts will be on sale.

The “Team Rhyan” All Star game will be played June 20 at the EMA tee ball field in Ticonderoga. All proceeds will benefit the family of Rhyan Towne, a five year-old who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.

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PRIDE awarded BackPack Program grant TICONDEROGA Ñ PRIDE of Ticonderoga and Ticonderoga Central Schools were recently awarded a $2,000 grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Excellus has been serving the residents of upstate New York for over 60 years. Through a competitive application process, the company’s Community Health Awards support programs that have clear goals to improve the health of a specific population. In this round, ten local organizations were selected from among 242 applications submitted.

The grant will be used to purchase food from the Re-

gional Food Bank of Northeastern NY to be distributed to needy children on weekends through the Ticonderoga Area BackPack Program. Today the program is serving 170 children at five local area schools; Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Mary’s, Putnam, and Sch-

roon Lake. At this level, the program provides over 5,200 weekend backpacks filled with nutritious foods annually. This is the equivalent of almost 32,000 meals.

For more information, contact John Bartlett at JBARTLETT1@nycap.rr.com.

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Good to have Sanders in the race

H

illary Clinton has seemed, for years now, a virtual shoe-in to be the next Democrat to run for president. The one-two punch of big name, big money — more so than reputation or policy — has left her seemingly alone in the push for the party nod.

That said, Bernie: It’s nice to have you aboard.

This isnÕ t an endorsement for Sanders, who serves as Vermont’s junior senator, but rather what his 2016 presidential campaign represents: Choice, discourse and a nomination that isnÕ t handed out, but earned.

Let’s face it, come election day, we’re effectively left with options A and B. And if one of those is going to be Clinton, it’d be a disservice to voters if she was only there by way of capital and family.

The run for the top office has, after all, become increasingly skewed: Hot-button topics, super PACs, mud-slinging. Candidates tip-toe what’s polarizing and stick to the talking points. It’s less about qualifications and more so the ability the sell an image.

And that’s exactly why, when Sanders stepped into the ring, the nation let out a collective chuckle. But that has started to change.

In a recent Wisconsin Democratic straw poll, the senator pulled a surprising 41 percent, just eight points behind Clinton and an indicator of a campaign that’s growing in legitimacy.

While Sanders ousting Clinton for the nomination may not be likely, his challenging of the former Secretary of State is healthy for the democratic process. Clinton has quietly navigated the press amidst criticism ranging from personal email use to who her donors are; Sanders has come out firing. He wants to debate — often, in red states and blue — giving the race at least some semblance of one not entirely decided by money.

Imagine that, a race that isn’t wholly driven by dollar signs.

But even the senator knows there’s only so much he can do against the grain. He’s pulled off running as an independent in Vermont, but the picture changes nationally.

There are symbolic campaigns and there are fighting campaigns. If there’s no beating a party…

The pitting of Sanders against Clinton gives voters a chance to decide what’s most important. The Vermonter is, after all, the yin

to Clinton’s yang.

Both have given indication that the economy and issues surrounding a stagnant middle class will be central in the dialogue to come. Foreign donor issues aside, the other main contributors to Clinton’s campaign — Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Lehman Brothers, to name a few — should raise eyebrows when she makes promises to fight for the middle class.

Sanders, meanwhile, is running a campaign that’s largely financed by unions.

And on top of that, the national trend of the rich getting richer at the expense of the rest of America has been something he’s rallied against for decades.

That dividing line between the two will make the coming months nothing short of interesting. If domestic economic issues prove to be a major driver in the polls, will the blue folk around the country stick to what seems their best chance against the Republicans — the Clinton brand — or gamble on someone likelier to back up promises with action?

In the end, our next president will be in office by way not only of votes, but the money it took to get him or her there. It leads one to wonder with whom loyalties will lie then.

Since Sanders has put his name in the hat, he’s slowly crept up to the No. 2 spot behind Clinton, though the gap between the two, about 50 points, remains substantial. But with the general election now less than 18 months away, and primaries and caucuses to kick off in February of next year, the scrutiny and attention will only grow.

The reality is that come time to cast a presidential ballot, party affiliation will decide for whom most votes are placed, and that’s exactly why now is a pivotal time in which we decide which two we’ll send to the finals.

Will it be Clinton? A safe bet, perhaps. But Sanders’ presence as a viable alternative is good for the process. We as citizens need all the opportunity we can get to flex our collective muscles politically, especially in a day and age when the few and powerful have substantial sway in our nation’s capital.

Which candidate to get the nod will be up in the air for sometime, but if it is to be Clinton, she better have earned it. And who better to highlight the major issues than Sanders, in many ways the frontrunner’s opposite.

Sanders may not have your vote, but he should have your attention. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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Killers among us

ine days in and still the efforts of law enforcement perno sign of the two essonnel working extra long shifts, caped convicted killers Richunder extremely difficult condiard Matt and David Sweat. tions, providing protection for area The governor says they residents and hoping the prisoners could be almost anywhere, are returned to custody. yet the search in the immeWe all live with death or the fear diate Dannemora area conof the unknown everyday be it old tinues to be vigorously purage, an accident or the diagnosis of sued by law enforcement as a life threatening illness, but this Dan Alexander they follow up on leads and threat has simultaneously affected Thoughts from potential theories on their us all, leaving us feeling exposed to Behind the Pressline whereabouts. fate in an odd way. Common sense Who among us in the retells us you would have a better gion hasn’t taken extra precautions to secure chance of winning the lottery than having the their home, vehicles and loved ones? Most two show up at your home, but nonetheless, of us sleep nights with one eye open and the we are all reacting in a defensive mode while slightest noise or creak causes the heart to race. the search continues, knowing the longer the That’s of course for those of us not living in the two are on the loose the more desperate they immediate search area, for those living inside are likely to become, especially if they are still the search area nights are full of helicopters, in the area, having been unable to flee the reflood lights and law enforcement personnel gion as planned. touring about in search of the fugitives.

One almost has to assume if they are still in It’s an uneasy feeling for those of us who the immediate area of the prison that they must frequently take little to no precaution when it be tired, hungry, bug bitten and ill-prepared comes to securing our belongings and rarely for the conditions they have submitted themthink the worst: What if this desperate pair selves to endure. If they have been successful end up in my home seeking to make their last in fleeing the region and remain unfound their stand or worse, intend to leave no witnesses story will become legend. The saga of the two before fleeing? notorious escaped killers will become history Television, books and movies are full of and the stuff people will speculate about for these stories, but when it becomes real life in years to come. your backyard the story-lines take on a whole But for now we all must endure while the new meaning and one’s imagination can’t help events play themselves out over the days and but run to the extreme. Most households in the weeks ahead. region possess firearms, but none of us want The takeaways from this tragic event we to be placed in the position of defending our must all remember is the respect and apprecialives and those of our loved ones should the tion for those in law enforcement who protect need arise. us from violent criminals within our midst. We The chances of any of this happening are relmust be mindful of the correction officers and atively remote but just the thought that it could personnel who confine these criminals behind happen to you or me or someone we know is prison walls and must deal with them on a a very real and will continue to be so until the daily basis. We also should take note of those two are apprehended and are safely back be- who live in regions of this world where violent hind bars where they belong for a very, very death at the hands of others is a daily occurlong time. rence and the feeling we live with during this Media from around the world have conshort term event are an everyday reality of life verged on the region, each looking for some for them. new story-line to lead the evening news or Life, the appreciation of the freedoms we enproviding some breaking detail online. Norjoy everyday and the country we love should mal water cooler stories have been forced off never be taken for granted. At times like these the agenda as each person wants to share their we realize just what a wonderful corner of this perspective of the whereabouts or discuss their earth we have the privilege to live in and call new nighttime habits while eagerly awaiting home. word that the fugitives have been captured Dan Alexander is publisher and and the threat has passed.

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To the Editor: Summer is approaching and we are headed into the busy tourist season, many people visit Hamilton County to vacation and relax. As District Attorney it is my goal that tourists and residents alike stay safe during this busy period. On the highways, in particular, safety is a compelling concern.

On Nov. 18, 2009, New York State adopted Leandra’s Law. It is named after 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed in a crash while a passenger in a car driven by a drunken driver. With a passage of the law, New York mandated installation of an ignition interlock device for all misdemeanor and felony drunk driving convictions. A person who has an interlock ignition on their vehicle must blow into the device to prove that they have not consumed alcohol. If the device detects alcohol, the vehicle will not operate. It also created a new felony charge for a DWI offender with a child passenger 15 years old or younger in the car. These changes in the law will help, but the hazard of drunk driving still remains high.

Drinking and driving is a serious offense with serious consequences to the offender. Not only do offenders risk themselves, they also risk their passengers and anyone else who happens to be in their path.

I encourage all to have a fun-filled summer. But keep it safe. Don’t drink and drive. And, if you get the opportunity to be a designated driv-

Kiwanis receives Stewart’s grant TICONDEROGA — The Kiwanis Club of Ticonderoga was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match Program. The Holiday Match is the program wherein Stewarts matches customer donations made in all of their shops from Thanksgiving through Christmas. The program raised more than $1.5 million in 2014 and has donated $20 million to local area nonprofits since the program began 28 years ago, all for the benefit of local area children under the age of 18.

The BackPack Program sends young children from local area schools home for the weekends with backpacks filled with nutritious, shelf-stable, and easily prepared foods. The backpacks also include Stewart’s Milk Cards good for one gallon of 1% milk at any of the Stewart’s stores. The grant funds will be used to purchase food for the backpacks from the Regional Food Bank of NE NY which plans

er, be sure to take it.

Marsh King Purdue Hamilton County DA

Senators stop the haters To the Editor: I call on you to reject all rent control bills and legislation. These are just further examples of democracy hating NYC scum. They just interfere and deny property owners their rights to charge a nominal fee that allows them to make a profit and maintain the property they own. Absolutely NO state taxpayer funds should be used for this purpose. These people have shown their hatred of private property owners, firearm owners, and our Bill of Rights in every action they have put before the legislature in Albany. It is time to tell them NO, and send them back to their sewer!

It is time for you to stand resolved to oppose every bill originating from this sewer and these Bill of Rights haters! 52 Counties demand an end to their dictatorship! 52 Counties demand the Total Repeal of Nazi Cuomo’s UNSAFE ACT of 2013! 52 Counties demand an equal voice in all state legislation! No Rent Control or other Anti Bill of Rights legislation! Total, Immediate, Repeal of Nazi Cuomo’s UNSAFE ACT of 2013!

Don Sage, Nam Vet the menus for the weekend, orders the food, and delivers the food to schools throughout the North Country. The Ticonderoga Area BackPack Program is a new initiative which started in January, 2013.

Ticonderoga Kiwanis worked closely with Ticonderoga Central schools for the initial roll-out of the program for thirty deserving kids.

Thanks to the help of generous donors and organizations like Stewarts, the program has been able to expand from this relatively modest start. The first expansion was in April, 2013 and was enabled by an earlier grant from Stewarts. We are extremely grateful for Stewart’s support of our efforts to help local kids.

Today, the backpack program is providing added nutrition to 170 eligible children from five local area schools; Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Mary’s, Putnam, and Schroon Lake. On an annual basis, that is over 5,200 weekend backpacks filled with nutritious foods. That is the equivalent of almost 32,000 meals. The hope is to be able to continue to grow and expand this program and to provide additional food for more and more young children. The cost to sponsor one child for an entire school year is only $167. One hundred per cent of all donations are used to purchase the food to fill the backpacks and donations to this very worthy cause are tax-deductible. For more information, contact John Bartlett at JBARTLETT1@nycap.rr.com.

The Carillon Garden Club of Ticonderoga and Hague donated a new book by noted author and lecturer, Charlie Nardozzi to the Black Watch Library in Ticonderoga in observance of National Garden Week, June 7 – 14, 2015. Shown are Director Heather Johns of the library and Jackie Viestenz, Carillon Garden Club president, showing the book, New England, Getting Started Garden Guide.

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The annual Flag Day Program at the Ticonderoga Elks Lodge was celebrated on Saturday, June 13. Officers of the Lodge participated in the Introductory Exercises. Music was provided by Vicki Smith and PGER David R. Carr. Scout Troop 73 and friends presented the flags of our Country while PER Stella Kolysko gave the History of the Flag. From left: Pine Tree Flag - Heign Moorse, Snake Flag - Kim Yaw, St. George Flag - Reilly Densmore, 13 Star Flag - Victoria Sawyer, 15 Star Flag - Stephen Thompson, 20 Star Flag - Jonathan West, 48 Star Flag - Alexander Sharrow, 49 Star Flag - Roger Sawyer, 50 Star Flag - Sandra Trepanier, POW Flag - David St. Dennis. Bugler, Dale Quesnell III, played Taps. A Luncheon followed the Ceremony.

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Show the love: Tie a blue ribbon round the ole oak tree!

I

’m not very smart and have few original ideas. Others keep me well supplied and I sometimes pass them on. Once becoming a full time area resident, I soon discovered there is something special about this spot on God’s good earth.

I donÕ t need to mention the lake, the mountains, the rivers and all the local flora and fauna. They are a given when you visit or reside here.

However, there are many additional

by Gordie Little ingredients that constitute what we call our “quality of life.” We touted them in the ‘90s when we tried desperately to save the Air Force base.

I am grateful for this space to talk about other things that we sometimes take for granted. I’m old, so nostalgia is a way of life. When I began a long radio career, I swept into town with an ego that made me present myself (as my mother used to tell me) as far too big for my britches.

People began to call and told me to “get down off your high horse” (another of my mother’s phrases) and join them at ground level. They said it so lovingly that I immediately began to develop a new persona that embraced something my preacher dad had tried in vain to instill in me: humility. I realized that my perceived importance was nil and I should look for goodness in others. Toward that end, I decided to call myself “Gordie Little, Who’s He?” on the air and explained that I didn’t matter nearly as much as those who were listening.

The faucet of North Country love was thus opened full force. We ran successful street drives raising tens of thousands for worthy causes. We embraced individuals and organizations that were dedicated to helping others. Any time a need was pointed out, it was fulfilled. It happened, not just once, but over and over.

It was always amazing and wonderful for me.

When we asked for contributions, businesses and individuals and organizations responded quickly.

Small children emptied their piggy banks and brought their pennies to us. I often shed tears of joy. What a marvelous place to live.

I’m writing this on my 78th birthday and I’m still feeling the love—not for me, but for those helping in the search for two escaped killers. Joining our beloved corrections officers from here and all over the state are New York State Troopers, Homeland Security, FBI and more.

We began wishing there was some way we could let all these people know how much we appreciated their dedication. Some searchers remained in the thick woods and swamps for 36 hours without sleep. Others manned roadblocks in searing heat and torrential rains. I listened and watched the love coming back to them as people began delivering food and drinks and other amenities to them directly where they were working. Businesses sent everything from toiletries to pizzas and michigans with and without onions.

Rooms were donated, warm socks and other items were forthcoming.

But, what could we do collectively as a show of our gratitude? Facebook follower Dawn Laundry had an idea: ribbons. We could put ribbons on our homes and fences and cars. It was reminiscent of the yellow ribbons in the Viet Nam era when we sang with Tony Orland and Dawn in a song called “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree.”

This time, blue was the color of choice because of blue uniforms on many of those involved. We were pleased to take the idea and run with it. Soon, the stores were busy selling ribbon; people were cutting up old blue clothing and making bows of their blue neckties. To say that I was personally moved by this outpouring of love, would be an understatement. It was and is awesome and wonderful.

We all hope and pray that by the time you read this that the search is over; but in case it is not, we urge you to make your own blue bows and put them out where our heroes can see them. Thank you in advance for making this region an outstanding place to live and work and visit and LOVE.

Little Bits

Columnist Gordie Little is a weekly contributor to Denton Publications. He may be reached at gordie@ denpubs.com.

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Ti Farmer’s Market set for opening with new location TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Area Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), announces a pre-season FarmersÕ Market Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As an early treat, the farmers and vendors will offer bedding plants, early vegetables, herbs, fruit, maple syrup, baked goods and more.

The Market is recruiting farmers and vendors to participate in this early opportunity to market goods and get to know consumers.

This Market is free for all vendors but paper work and proper documentation is required.

Contact the Chamber at 585-6619 if anyone has an interest or questions. The Ticonderoga Farmers’ Market season begins Saturday, July 4 and runs Saturdays through Oct. 10, at their new site 1114 Wicker Street, near the Walmart entrance, across from Christopher Chevrolet Buick, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“The new location offers a larger space for expansion, a place for patrons to relax and enjoy the experience and easy parking in the rear of the property,” stated June Curtis, advisor. “We’re looking forward to welcoming new farmers and vendors to our Market.

Special events will be offered and for the first time, we’ll have entertainment,” Curtis continued.

The Grand Opening of the Ticonderoga Area Farmers’ Market will be held Saturday,

July 11 when the Phil Henry Acoustic Trio will perform. (The first Market is Saturday, July 4, with the Grand Opening scheduled for July 11.)

“To work toward the sustainability of the growing Ticonderoga Area Farmers’ Market, a market fee of $15 per Market has been imposed. A season pass is also available. There is no commitment to attend every Market; you can register for those Markets that are workable for you throughout the season,” advised Ann Lamb, Market Manager. “ TACC members have complimentary access to the park. Farmers and vendors who choose the season pass to the market also have an option of applying that amount for a Chamber Membership and enjoying all the benefits of being a TACC Member.

The Ticonderoga Area Farmers’ Market is a NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets FMNP (Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program) approved market, accepting checks/coupons.

Some farmers have the ability to accept food stamp (EBT) cards also.

Farmers, vendors, businesses, local artists and organizations interested in participating in the market should contact the Chamber at 585-6619, chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, visit ticonderogany.com or stop by the office at 94 Montcalm Street.

Fourth Continued from page 1 “We are thrilled to be honoring all veterans and I think this was a great idea the committee decided to implement as part of the theme for the parade,” Barber said.

“The committee really thought it made sense to link the grand marshal to the theme,” Courtright said. “It is nice to be able to honor this group of people who have defended our country, and we wanted to honor all veterans and have a float rather than honor one particular vet.”

Courtright said those interested in being on the float to be recognized for their service are asked to contact either the American Legion at 585-6220 or the TACC at 585-6619.

“We want to get as many veterans as we can to come out and be part of the parade,” he said.

RIGHT: The Best Fourth in the North will honor all veterans as the grand marshal for the annual parade, which takes place Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

From left, George Mackey (the pro) Fred Viault, (Chairman), Wendy Shaw( raffle and basket chairperson), Father Kevin, and Dillon Bush, Hole sponsor Chairperson, after the Fundraiser for St. Mary’s at Ticonderoga Country Club. Missing is Linda Osborne, Food Chairperson.

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Trivia Night benefited area programs

TICONDEROGA — 32 Trivia players gathered to test their recollection of random trivial subjects Wednesday, June 10. The event was graciously hosted by Kiwanian, Allison Kaupelis, Manager, Best Western. The evening raised a net of $400 to help fund area programs.

The Master of Ceremony for the evening was Kiwanis member, Steve Boyce who provided a light-hearted addition to the night. The first place winning team, the Totos, (Dick Gladu, Karen Gladu, Bill Pittman and Jean Yager) collected $200. The team, Sweet Charity, (Cathie Burdick, Judy Stock, Sue Johnston and Don Johnston) took home the second place prize of $100.

In addition to the Best Western, Kiwanis thanks other sponsors, Emeralds Restaurant, Bob Whittaker and Bill Bolton. Kiwanis also thanks the evening volunteers, Sylvia Boyce and Allison Kaupelis.

Kiwanis plans to make the Trivia Night an annual event and hopes that the number of players and teams will grow each year.

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Strum earns title of Distinguished Young Woman in Ti TICONDEROGA Ñ For more than 50 years, Ticonderoga has celebrated the scholarship, leadership and talent of high school young women. From the Class of 2016, eight dynamic young women recently participated in the 53rd annual local program and shared in more than $2,000 in scholarship awards.

Mackenzie Strum, daughter of Richard and Martha Strum of Ticonderoga, was selected as the 2016 Distinguished Young Woman of Ticonderoga. Through the evening, she was also the recipient of the Be Your Best Self, Fitness and Self-Expression category scholarship awards.

Casey Raymond, daughter of Marie Raymond of Ticonderoga and Clifford Raymond Jr of Witherbee, was chosen as the program’s First RunnerUp. Raymond was also chosen by the program participants to receive the Distinguished Young Women Spirit Award and the judge’s panel awarded her the Talent scholarship award.

Jamie Cox, daughter of Virginia Cox of Ticonderoga, was the recipient of the Scholastics scholarship award.

Also participating in this year’s program were Cheyanne Tuthill, Desiree Woods, Emily Powers, Shelby Turner, and Makayla Holt.

Originally started by the Jay Cees in January 1963, Ticonderoga’s program has offered more than 350 young women the opportunity to share in more than $200,000 in scholarship awards throughout its history. As with programs at the state and national levels, participants competed in five categories including a scholastic review, individual panel interview, group fitness and self-expression, and an individual talent presentation.

Strum will now represent Ticonderoga at the Distinguished Young Woman of New York state finals in January 2016 in Cohoes, New York.

As in year’s past, this year’s program participants also participated in a mentoring outreach program which enabled them to partner with girls in area elementary schools. 19 young ladies participated as Little Sisters in this year’s program including Chloe Baker, Keirra Bechard, Brooke Bennett, Paige Bennett, Emily Best, Bayleigh Clark, Madeline Defayette, Jazlyn Disbrow, Chloe Evens, Jade Frazier, Alexis Holman, Phoebe Holman, Sophia Johndrow, Teegan Manness, Cassidy Mattison, Kaydence

McDonald, Olivia Powers, Lizzie Snyder and Layla Weilacher.

Community volunteers who also assisted in selecting the Be Your Best Self award included Marge Hurlburt, Adele Demers, Sue Bevilacqua, Alaina Bevilacqua, Hayley Best and Karen Sheets.

“There is no doubt that community support is essential to the continued success of the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program,” Tracey Cross-Baker said. “Generous donations from area businesses and community members have ensured that future Ticonderoga High School students will continue to have this opportunity for years to come. The Program Committee would like to extend its gratitude to the following donors for the Class of 2016 program: International Paper Company, Trout House Resort, Reale Construction Company, Denton Publications, Nancy Frasier Photography, Kye T Fitness, Command Performance Dance Studio, Country Florist & Gifts, Carney and Breitenbach Law Offices, McDonalds of Ticonderoga, Wal*Mart of Ticonderoga, Circle Court Motel, Coca Cola, PepsiCo Bottling Company, Julie’s Beauty Shoppe, The Matin Agency, The Ticonderoga Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant.

“A special thank you also goes to the BPOE Elks Lodge #1494 of Ticonderoga for hosting a pancake dinner fundraising event and scholarship donation. We are also extremely grateful to the Sentinel Grille for providing the dinner for our judge’s panel this

year.”

Ticonderoga DYW committee members this year included Lori Clark, Marge Cross, Tracey Cross-Baker, Linda Leavens, Amy Schryer, Karen Sharkey-Bennett, Kye Smith and Brooke Taylor.

Additionally, production volunteers for the program included Monica Lawrence – Tabulator; Marc Potter - DJ; Douglas Baker - lighting; Stuart Baker – videography; Nancy Frasier - photography; Karen Sheets - tickets; Adele Demers; and Claire and Kayla LaFountain – raffle items. Community volunteers also assisted with practice interviews for the program participants and they included Brooke Taylor, Nancy Frasier, Brandy Douglas and Wendy Shaw.

Plans are underway for the next local program which will select the Class of 2017 Distinguished Young Woman of Ticonderoga. Interested students will have the opportunity to participate in the next local program to be held in February 2016.

For more information about Ticonderoga’s Distinguished Young Women program, contact Cross-Baker at 585-2525.

ABOVE: Participants in the 2015 Distinguished Young Women program included, from left, Makayla Holt, Emily Powers, First Runner Up Casey Raymond, Desiree Woods, 2016 Distinguished Young Woman of Ticonderoga Mackenzie Strum, Cheyanne Tuthill, Shelby Turner and Jamie Cox. Photo provided/Nancy Frasier

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Montcalm Mile expects to draw record field for July 4 sprint Registration now open; 400 runners anticipated for annual one mile run TICONDEROGA — A record field is expected for the 2015 Montcalm Mile.

“The race grows in popularity every year,” Fred Herbst, race director, said. “We’ve had a record number of participants each of the last five years. With July 4th falling on a Saturday this year, we anticipate about 400 runners this summer.

“The Montcalm Mile has become a great community tradition,” he said. “It’s rare to have an event that features elite athletes, recreational runners, children and families. It gets bigger and better every year.”

Part of Ticonderoga’s “Best Fourth in the North” celebration, registration for the Montcalm Mile is now open. Runners can save money and time by registering in advance online at montcalmmile.racewire.com or at the LaChute Road Runners Club website — www.lachute.us Entry fees will increase race day.

The 29th annual one mile road race, held July 4th just prior to Ticonderoga’s Best Fourth in the North parade, will again offer prize money —adding masters and veterans classes this year — in an effort to attract another top field of competitors.

With a men’s course record of 3 minutes, 54 seconds, the Montcalm Mile is believed to be the fastest mile anywhere in New York and Vermont, outside New York City.

“Our goal is make the race one of the most competitive events in the North Country while remaining a fun, family-friendly race,” Herbst said.

To accomplish that goal the Montcalm Mile will award prize money to men and women in three classes — open elite, masters elite for ages 40-49 and veterans elite for ages 50 and older.

The open elite class will pay $300 to the men’s and women’s

winners with $200 to second place and $100 to third place. In the masters and veterans classes first place men and women will receive $150 with second place getting $100 and third place $50.

Runners must register in the elite divisions to be eligible for prize money.

Runners in the recreational class will be eligible for a raffle.

Kinetic Running of Plattsburgh will provide a free pair of Altra men’s and women’s shoes for a random drawing of bib numbers.

Two pair of shoes will be awarded.

The Montcalm Mile course records are 3:54 set by Lee Berube in the men’s race and 4:43 set by Sara Dunham in the women’s race.

It’s a downhill course that virtually assures runners of personal bests and attracts most of the region’s top athletes. Also attracting runners is the fact the race is run minutes prior to Ticonderoga’s annual Fourth of July parade, which means hundreds of spectators line the course offering encouragement.

The Montcalm Mile, the largest participation event in Ticond-

eroga every year, will team with RaceWire for computerized chip timing and scoring in 2015.

To facilitate the scoring system, runners are asked to register for the race online at montcalmmile.racewire.com or at the LaChute Road Runners Club website Ñ www.lachute.us Limited race day registration starts at noon at the starting line at the intersection of Wicker Street and Race Track Road. For entry information contact Herbst at 13 Lindbergh Landing, Ticonderoga 12883 or by Email at fherbst@nycap.rr.com.

Race information can also be found online at the LaChute Road Runners Club website Ñ www.lachute.us and at www. best4thinthenorth.com/ The race will start at 1:45 p.m.

Medals will be presented to all finishers. Age group results will be posted on the web site www.lachute.us Sponsoring this year’s Montcalm Mile are DeFranco Landscaping, the Ticonderoga Teachers Association, Circle Court Motel, Trout House Village, Ticonderoga Elks, Ticonderoga Walmart, International Paper, Treadway Motorsports, K&S Quality Meats, Kinetic Running of Plattsburgh, Altra Footwear and the Times of Ti. The LaChute Road Runners has sponsored running events for decades in Ticonderoga while raising money to support youth running. The LaChute Road Runners has financed trips for the Ticonderoga High School cross country and track teams, purchased equipment for the scholastic harriers, provided monetary assistance to teens attending camps and awards the annual Duane Crammond Memorial Scholarship. The club has awarded $15,000 in college scholarships the past 11 years.

ABOVE: The 29th annual Montcalm Mile will offer $2,400 in prize money this July 4th in Ticonderoga. The Montcalm Mile, the largest participation event in Ticonderoga every year, is expecting nearly 400 runners in 2015.

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Shawn Silliman competes in the Section VII championships last month. Silliman finished second in the 400 hurdles at the NTSPHSAA meet last week.

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Silliman places second in 400 meter hurdles at state meet ALBANY — Kallie Villemaire, Justin Liechty and Shawn Silliman turned in top-three finishes as Section VII athletes represented at the New York State Track and Field Championships at SUNY Albany June 12-13.

Beekmantown’s Villemaire finished second and third in the Division II 200 and 400 meter dashes, respectively, earning her appearances in Federation races for both. There she took sixth in the 200 and eighth in the 400.

Silliman took fifth place in the 110 meter hurdles and followed it up with a second in the 400, though neither time was quick enough to carry the Ticonderoga runner over into competition against Division I. Liechty took third place in the 400 meter dash and fourth in the 200, while also helping Saranac to a sixth-place finish in the 4x100 relay with Caiden Goodman, Hunter Church and Austin Myers.

Other strong performances by area athletes include Northeastern Clinton’s Jessica Cartier, who took fifth place in the 400 meter hurdles, as well as EKMW’s Jon Gay, who broke under the 4:20 mark in the mile to finish in eighth in Division II and 15th overall.

Also breaking into the top-10 was the Chiefs’ Goodman, ninth individually in the 100 and in the 4x400 relay with Myers, Liechty and Colby Churchill. Kirsten Villemaire took eighth in Division II in the 1,500 and eighth in the 4x100 relay with Kallie, Elisabeth Plympton and Carlee Casey.

Results — Boys

Boys 100 meter dash - Div. II Caiden Goodman, Saranac, 9th (11.42) Boys 200 meter dash - Div. II Justin Liechty, Saranac, 4th (22.47) Marcus Moser, Ticonderoga, 19th (23.73) Boys 400 meter dash - Div. II Justin Liechty, Saranac, 3rd (49.62) Boys 800 meter run - Championship Kody Parrott, Ticonderoga, 30th/15th (2:01.56) Boys 1,600 meter run - Championship Jon Gay, EKMW, 15th/8th (4:19.38) Boys 3,200 meter run - Championship Jeriqho Gadway, Plattsburgh, 21st/10th (10:04.82) Boys 110 meter hurdles - Div. II Shawn Silliman, Ticonderoga, 5th (14.99) Boys 400 meter hurdles - Div. II Shawn Silliman, Ticonderoga, 2nd (56.04) Boys 4x100 - Div. II Saranac (Caiden Goodman, Hunter Church, Austin Myers, Justin Liechty), 6th (44.13) Boys 4x400 - Div. II Saranac (Justin Liechty, Austin Myers, Colby Churchill, Caiden Goodman), 9th (3:31.88) Boys 4x800 - Championship Peru (Jared Banker, Isaiah Maddix, Ethan Feazelle, Tom Mathews), 25th/11th (8:29.56) Boys high jump - Championship

Collin Bressett, Ticonderoga, NH Boys long jump - Div. II Damian Bruce, Plattsburgh, 17th (19’11”) Boys triple jump - Div. II Damian Bruce, Plattsburgh, 12th (41’8.5”) Boys shot put - Div. II Colby Russell, Saranac, 13th (41’2.5”) Boys discus - Div. II Colby Russell, Saranac, 15th (110’10”) Boys 3,000 meter steeplechase - Championship Zach LePage, Saranac, 26th/12th (10:35.97) Boys pentathlon Jacob Rohrig, Plattsburgh, 22nd/10th (2,766)

Results — Girls

Girls 100 meter dash - Div. II Elisabeth Plympton, Beekmantown, 16th (13.14) Girls 200 meter dash - Div. II, Championship Kallie Villemaire, Beekmantown, Div. II — 2nd (24.96); Championship — 6th (25.28) Girls 400 meter dash - Div. II, Championship Kallie Villemaire, Beekmantown, Div. II: 3rd (56.15); Championship: 8th (58.43) Girls 800 meter run - Championship Kirsten Villemaire, Beekmantown, 18th/8th (2:17.04) Girls 1,500 meter run - Championship Elysha O’Connell, Saranac, 33rd/18th (5:16.64) Girls 3,000 meter run - Championship

Amy LoTemplio, Saranac, 29th/16th (11:06.41) Girls 100 meter hurdles - Div. II Octavia Pizzaro, Beekmantown, 13th (17.45) Girls 400 meter hurdles - Div. II Jessica Cartier, Northeastern Clinton, 5th (1:06.15) Girls 4x100 - Div. II Beekmantown (Elisabeth Plympton, Kirsten Villemaire, Kallie Villemaire, Carlee Casey), 8th (50.55) Girls 4x400 - Div. II Peru (Abby Adams, Rebecca Romanowicz, Taylor Canet, Rachel Sheldrick), 11th (4:15.84) Girls 4x800 - Championship Saranac (Janyll Barber, Amy LoTemplio, Faith Haley, Lexi Blockson), 26th/13th (10:02.99) Girls high jump - Championship Grace Kelly, Beekmantown, 32nd/16th (4’9”) Girls long jump - Div. II Elisabeth Plympton, Beekmantown, 15th (15’7”) Girls triple jump - Div. II Janyll Barber, Saranac, 15th (31’10.5”) Girls shot put - Div. II Jerika Lavalley, Beekmantown, 14th (30’2”) Girls discus - Div. II Logan Thatcher, Saranac, 16th (79’3”) Girls 2,000 meter steeplechase - Championship Sofia DeJordy, Seton Catholic, 26th/13th (7:58.1) Girls pentathlon Lillith Ida, Ticonderoga, 23rd/12th (2,260)

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Crown Point officials weigh litter rules during council meeting

By Christopher Pratt

christopher@denpubs.com CROWN POINT — Town officials in Crown Point are weighing new rules to address materials piling up on properties ranging from tin cans and wood chips to coffee grounds and bags of clothing.

Supervisor Charles Harrington led about a 30-minute discussion at a town board meeting last week on a draft of a new local law regulating litter. The first section of the 3-page proposal says the “unrestrained accumulation of litter” a health hazard requiring regulation.

Harrington said previous attempts to implement a town law about how certain materials are stored and disposed provoked a flurry of debate.

“Each time we proposed them we sort of had to go into reverse and re-evaluate ourselves because of the many concerns,” he said.

In recent weeks, officials held discussions with the town attorney and are hoping to pass a law that previous town boards did not.

“This is the first time that I think there will be more general agreement. I’m not sure, but I’m hoping there will be general agreement,” Harrington told fellow board members at the June 11 meeting.

OBITUARIES A celebration of the life of Amos (Skip) Speziali will be held on June 28th at 12:15 in the auditorium of Schroon Lake Central School.

On June 27th at 10:30 AM a Memorial Service will be held for Anna Ella Villmore Towne, who passed away March 16, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Crown Point, NY. Immediately following will be the burial of her ashes at Sacred Heart Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Crown Point Firehouse.

Schroon Lake; Arthur Thomas Flynn; Graveside services with military honors for Arthur Thomas Flynn, who passed away January 7, 2015, will be conducted Saturday June 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Severance Cemetery, Stowell Road, Schroon Lake, NY. The Edward L. Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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The bulk of discussion centered on a section of the three-page proposal labeled “Storage of Garbage and Trash.” The dense legal language lays out that items considered to be trash or rubbish shouldnÕ t be hoarded on properties. Ò No person shall throw, deposit, accumulate, store, or cause to be thrown, deposited, accumulated, or stored any filth, waste, tin cans, bottles, garbage, rubbish, refuse or any discarded substances in or upon any private property within the Town of Crown Point except in a receptacle such as a garbage can or garbage bin used for the collection and removal of the above,” according to the proposal.

Board member Tara Peters said she had concerns that the language needed to be tightened up. “I think the number one thing we need in here, in section three, is something that defines ‘excessive,’” she said.

Both Peters and board member Sherlene Simpson Barrows also raised concerns that another part of that section could cause hardships on people who wanted to transport food scraps to another residence with a compost bin.

Harrington said issues raised would be passed along to the town attorney before the proposal comes up again at a future meeting.

Officials also talked about potential challenges the town code enforcement officer and justice might face if the proposal is adopted. Town officials would be able to impose fines on violators, according to the proposal. Fines would be established at level not exceeding $250 for the first offense; and by a fine of up to $400 and imprisonment of up to 15 days for the second offense.

Board member Walter Worth said that portion of the draft pro-

posal left a lot of room for interpretation. Worth said heÕ d like to see more details included about how the enforcement and court process would play out.

Peters echoed her previous comments, saying it’s important to clearly define when a person is in violation of the litter laws.

About 10 members of the public attended the wide-ranging discussion, which touched on how food, clothing and automotive items kept on private properties could be affected by the proposal. One person in attendance voiced concerns that there was a lot of subjectivity about whether items are considered trash or treasure.

Another resident said he wanted the town board to have more of a direct say in the evaluation of properties. But Harrington said that would be problematic and “usurp the authority” of the town code enforcement officer.

Delaying adoption of litter law may increase risks to members of the public. Crown Point has seen properties where dumpsters are filled to three times their capacity, Harrington said. Such hazards can cause rodent infestations and other problems. Harrington said it will be important to gain feedback about the litter proposal in the next few weeks. He added that if an ordinance is adopted the code enforcement officer will give verbal warnings before issuing any written citations.

Harrington urged town board members and residents to study the ordinance and bring forward other recommendations. Town officials plan to discuss the proposal again at a future meeting, though during their discussion they did not settle on a follow up time for it.

Strawberry festival preps for June 28 CROWN POINT Ñ The friends and members of The First Congregational Church are busy getting ready for this years 11th annual Strawberry Festival. The Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, “in the Park,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This years Festival include the churches “famous” strawberry shortcakes (made with local berries), Strawberry ice cream sundaes (ice cream provided by Stewarts), burgers, hotdogs, sausage (meat provide by McKenzies Classic Meats), Pepsi products as well as bread items from Koffee Kup Bakery, onions and peppers and Peggy’s famous Michigan Sauce.

There will be a Raffles throughout the program with items donated by local business’s.

Headlining the stage show will be Loose Connections as well as Nancy. CPTELCO will provide WiFi throughout the Park during the event. They are grateful to WOKO, Champlain’s Best Wash, McDonalds, Buck Mountain Maple, Village Auto, Avery Energy, Crown Point Citgo, Haps Market, Debro’s Café, and many additional helpers.

This year they have as many as 50 Classic Cars; beautiful, clas-

sic vehicles as eye-candy for everyone. There will be vendors-aplenty to make your attendance a great experience.

“Jump For Joy” bounce house will once again share the fun for the children.

For the past five (10) years, First Congregational Church, with it’s 35 plus members, have ambitiously organized, set-up and staffed a Strawberry Festival. The proceeds have been used to support our historic buildings as well as provide funds for our outreach programs in the community; Fuel assistance, food and heating assistance.

In addition to the aforementioned, they have helped to organize and participated in a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in the community who would not have adequate food to mark the Holiday. They also run and staff Second Blessings thrift shop. This outreach is provided on a donation basis only. Items in the shop are given, even without a donation to those in need.

For any questions regarding this years Festival or if anyone would like to be a Vendor at the Festival, contact Gary at 7701300.

Pictured from left are Molly Bechard (TACC), Walt and Marybeth Worth (The Crab Shack), Matthew Courtright (TACC), and Katy Rasmus (TACC Ambassador/Libby’s Bakery Café) at the May After Business Mixer held at The Crab Shack.

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NCCC presents Student Moriah town council to consider Awards for Excellence updates to animal control law SARANAC LAKE—North Country Community College held its 33rd Annual Student Awards for Excellence Ceremony at Saranac Lake High School Friday, May 15. Over $11,000 was awarded to the 62 student-recipients of the awards and scholarships.

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Joe Keegan emceed the evening ceremony, noting in his opening remarks, “To the award recipients: soak this all up, you have earned it.”

North Country Community College is grateful to have so many talented students, faculty, and staff engaged in the important and transformative endeavor of the higher education experience. The awards ceremony included recognition of students for their academic achievement, their contribution to improving the world around them, and their success in placing their best foot forward in competitive arenas of athleticism.

“The generosity of area businesses and NCCC faculty and staff make this awards program possible,” stated Diana Fortune, Director of the NCCC Foundation. “We were able to give 22 corporately sponsored awards, and over onethird of the full-time faculty and staff were award donors.”

As students crossed the stage to receive their awards, they were serenaded

by Michael Saulpaugh on the piano, an NCCC faculty member in the Criminal Justice department.

NCCC President, Dr. Steve Tyrell remarked, “Individuals who achieve the highest standards of excellence often note that their achievement is due to the support of others who challenged and supported them along their journey toward this accomplishment. We are very thankful to have a large cadre of dedicated faculty, staff, family members, peer students and student leaders at the college who provide the type of encouragement to each of our award recipients to be the most they can be, to achieve their full potential, and to help recipients prepare for new doors of opportunity opened in the future. Thus, today is certainly a celebration of achievement and it also is a celebration of community and student engagement.”

The 2015 award recipients are: Award for Outstanding Achievement goes to Clifford J. Raymond of Witherbee; Mytchel Hector of Ticonderoga; Associate Degree Nursing Awards for Excellence goes to Hannah M. Archibald (Ticonderoga Campus) of Ticonderoga; the Communication Awards goes to Ryan Trapasso of Mineville; the Humanities Award goes to David L. Jarvis of Port Henry; the North Country Community College Association of Professionals Scholarships goes to Hannah L. Armstrong of Schroon Lake; and the Gertrude L. Dourdounas Certificate of Achievement goes to Rachel L. Joiner of Ticonderoga.

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christopher@denpubs.com MORIAH — A controversial proposal aimed at reducing unwanted animal behavior in Moriah will take center stage at public hearing next month.

Town officials will hold a hearing July 9 for members of the public to weigh in on the proposed animal control law, which has drawn some concerns from some local residents.

Driving forces behind the proposal include concerns raised about loud animals disturbing neighbors, horse poop on town streets and loose animals creating dangerous situations for children at play.

“We’ve got a lot of animals in town,” town supervisor Tom Scozzafava said in an interview. “If you’re going to be a pet owner then you got to be a responsible pet owner.”

Moriah adopted its dog control law in 2011 to regulate canines, but officials say a new law is needed to establish rules for other animals.

Scozzafava said current dog owners who look after their pets, show courtesy towards their neighbors and abide by current registration rules will probably not notice any affect if the proposal is approved.

Under the nine-page-proposal, the powers of the townÕ s animal control officer would be expanded and clarified. It “not only broadens the responsibility of the officer... But it also

protects the town,” Scozzafava said.

Both “licensed and unlicensed” animals are defined as “horses, cows, cattle, calves, swine, sheep, goats, donkeys, roosters, chicken, poultry, domestic rabbits and dogs,” according to the proposal.

Scozzafava said state agricultural and market laws and the local dog ordinance have not been able to address all concerns faced by the town of 5,000 residents. The proposal does not mention cat owners or address the difficult issues associated with feral felines.

If the proposal is adopted, owners would be required to prevent their animals from running at large and engaging in a way “so as to unreasonably and habitually annoy or disturb the comfort and repose of any person other than the owner of such an animal.”

The town’s animal control officer or another individual must witness or hear the barking, whining or disturbing conduct in order for a violation to occur, according to the proposal.

The following animal behavior would also be considered unlawful under the proposal: - Digging into lawns, flower beds that causes damage to property.

-Chasing or jumping at a person in a manner that reasonably could be perceived as causing fear.

- Defecating, urinating or digging on public or private property other

than that of the animalÕ s owner.

The proposal says owners are responsible for picking up after their animals “utilizing appropriate cleanup and waste disposal products.”

In addition, horses on public roads “must be outfitted with an appropriate fitted collection bag.”

Under the proposal, dog licensing fees would be $6 for spayed or neutered canines and $13 for uncut dogs.

The new law would allow the town to fine owners in certain instances if they did not abide by the rules. Violators could face fines ranging from $50 up to $500 and jail time, depending on the particular infringement.

Town officials have discussed the proposal at recent meetings. Scozzafava said he’s received feedback from several residents about the proposal and expects more prior to the public hearing.

Scozzafava said officials were working to tweak the ordinance to address concerns, but he acknowledged that’s a difficult feat. “It’s like dancing on a crowded floor,” he said.

WHAT: A public hearing will be held on Moriah’s proposed animal control ordinance WHEN: 5:30 p.m., July 9 at 38 Park Place, Port Henry.

MORE: Read a draft of the ordinance at www.porthenrymoriah.com/ living-here/town-moriah/town-government/notices.

Soundwaves brings new music to Westport’s Ballard Park WESTPORT — Soundwaves presents the 2015 summer concert series at Ballard Park. North Country resident and veteran Jazz trumpeter Taylor Haskins and his wife Catherine founded Soundwaves in 2014 when they accepted the role as volunteer organizers of the Westport Community Concert Series.

The Haskins were motivated by an awareness that music can be a tool to revitalize their local economy. ”Anything that brings a community together can be a catalyst for positive change, including a community park, a visitor center, a public lakeside beach, a CSA-based farm, a local trail system, even a summer concert series.” When the Haskins moved to the Adirondacks nearly five years ago from Brooklyn, NY they learned quickly that while their town had thrived through the early 20th century as resort town, it is now a sleepy gem on the shores Lake Champlain. Serving a population of 1300, Westport’s pedigree includes a drinking water so pure and delicious that Theodore Roosevelt had it bottled and delivered to the White House. Westport is also the birthplace of the original Adirondack Chair, originally known as the ‘Westport Chair’. Despite it’s beauty, Westport’s businesses struggle to survive in the winter months. As the bustle of summer begins, Soundwaves hopes to bring new life to the area by bringing people together through music.

In his 20+ year career as a working musician, Haskins has performed in over 40 countries and over 375 cities at countless concert venues and music festivals of all kinds. Haskins has recorded five albums as a leader and played on dozens of recordings. A singular trumpet voice, Taylor is also the lead trumpeter for Dave Holland’s Big Band and a long time member of Guillermo Klein’s Los Guachos. These experiences have given Taylor a broad perspective on what makes a successful music program.

This summer Taylor has curated a program of seven performances by internationally renowned artists that is musically on

par with the best summer festivals. Despite Taylor’s jazz background, this summer he will bring to the stage diverse styles and instrumentation. He says, “There are simply very few concert settings as beautiful as the pavilion at Ballard Park. Having performed on hundreds of stages around the world myself, I know that any musician will feel inspired to play here. The audience benefits in turn from a musician performing in a setting like this.”

Having been denied the support of State Arts funding, this year Soundwaves will be 100 percent community funded. While the concerts will remain free of charge, as they have been since their inception, the truth is that producing high-quality concerts is not free. This summer Taylor will be opening his studio doors to inaugurate Three Songs, a new membership program. Three Songs members will enjoy an intimate experience with four of the visiting artists the morning after their free concert. An interview by Taylor and the performance of three songs will be live webcast on North Country Public Radio for all to enjoy! In addition, Taylor and Catherine have been reaching out to local businesses as well as individual community members to support the series, and as always, audience members will have the opportunity to make donations at the concerts.

Soundwaves curator and musician Taylor Haskins will present a free workshop called Soundwaves Kids Friday, July 24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Haskins will introduce children to the concept, meaning, and nature of actual sound waves. Through interactive demonstrations using musical instruments in addi-

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The 2015 summer series begins Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m., and continues every Thursday night through Aug. 13 on the hillside amphitheater overlooking Lake Champlain, known as the Ballard Park Performance Pavilion. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and a picnic. The rain site is across Main Street/Rte 22 in the warm acoustics of the historic chapel of the Westport Heritage House.

To keep up to date with the concert series, people can “Like” the Soundwaves page on Facebook or visit their Tumblr at soundwaveswestport.tumblr.com.

The concert lineup is July 2, Alan Ferber Nonet; July 9, Ray Vega and Tales from the Boogie Down; July 16, Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz; July 23, Brandee Younger; July 30, Kat Wright and the Indomitable Soul Band; Aug. 6, Joel Harrison and Spirit House; Aug. 13, Jamie Baum Quartet.

To schedule an interview with Taylor Haskins in regards to Soundwaves please email: soundwaveswestport@gmail.com or call 962-8945.

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Mountainside Christian Academy graduates focus on faith

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independents. It is up to us to decide what identity to claim,” she said.

Rider shared how she has personally gained identity as a daughter, as a sister, and as a resident of Long Lake. She and other students also forged identity through various activities at the Schroon Lake school. But Rider said as they move on to a life beyond Mountainside, they will increasingly be shaped by personal choices they make in the wider world.

The teenager acknowledged that graduates may struggle with uncertainties. But Rider, who cited several passages from the Bible during her remarks, encouraged classmates and the larger crowd to boldly confront challenges. Rider challenged them to continue to develop their faith. “So press on, keep the faith, remember who you are in Christ and let him define you.”

Valedictorian Melissa ParisÕ address touched on similar themes of how faith will serve as a bedrock during times of un-

christopher@denpubs.com SCHROON LAKE — With bright smiles and proud supporters gathered around, members of the Mountainside Christian Academy class of 2015 reflected last weekend on their accomplishments of the past four years and their hopes for the future.

Memories seemed to flood through the eyes of graduates, family members and educators as the school’s three honored students strode confidently down the aisle of the Mountainside Bible Chapel. The school marked its 38th commencement with the ceremony held June 13.

Salutatorian Abigail Rider was the first of two featured student speakers. “We are crossing the chasm from dependents to

certainty. A highlight of her speech was when she lightheartedly talked about how students showed perseverance through enduring numerous shifts in their classrooms and administration changes. Those remarks brought chuckles from the crowd.

But as she wrapped up her remarks, Paris reiterated that Christian scriptures should continue to inform students far beyond their days at Mountainside. ”The Gospel is constant, unchanging, and should impact every part of our lives,” Paris said.

Bill Smith, an official with Word of Life Fellowship, also attended the ceremony to congratulate the class of 2015 on behalf of the nearby faith community. Smith presented the students with Bibles and expressed confidence that each one of them will make valuable contributions to their communities. Ò We all know without a shadow of a doubt that God has a wonderful and perfect plan for your lives and we can’t wait to see what that is,” Smith said.

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Grace Hudowalski, right, was a noted Adirondacks mountain climber and longtime historian of the Adirondack 46ers.

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Schroon Lake senior citizens recently went to Vermont to visit the Bennington Museum and the Grandma Moses display. After the museum, the group visited the Bennnington Monument, then had lunch at Bennington Station. Following lunch, they visited the Grandma Moses homestead. Pictured (from l to r) are: Jim and Marilyn Butler, Marion Bessette, Ellie Haff, Kathy Burdick, Sue Yoeckel, Brenda and Ed Donley, Don Searles and Dot Barry. The picture was taken by Ellie Searles.

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But, she said most of all she’s hoping the celebration allows people to learn more about community organizations and Hudowalski, whose legacy includes the achievement of being the first woman to scale all 46 High Peaks. She also served as historian of the 46ers, the nonprofit group comprised of members who have climbed the 46 major peaks of the Adirondacks.

One highlight of the celebration’s program will see the Lean2Rescue group and 46er Trail Crews showcasing some of the ways they work to protect and educate trail users.

“It’s a great opportunity,” Goren said.

Goren said she unfortunately never got a chance to know Hudowalski. But she said people whom Hudowalski influenced, including Doug Arnold, a festival organizer, continue to have a major impact on the community.

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Grace Peak Celebration

Saturday will see a flurry of events in North Hudson for the Grace Peak Celebration, which will mark the naming of a local summit after Grace Hudowalski, the longtime historian of the Adirondack 46ers. Events include: 11:30 a.m.: Flag raising/scout bugle.

12:00 - 6 p.m.: Various musical acts will perform. Food and drinks will be available from a host of vendors, including the Paradox Brewery.

1- 2 p.m.: Music by Dave Insull.

2 - 3 p.m. Music by JamCrackers.

3 - 4 p.m.: Formal program, including 46ers song, guest speakers and essay contest winners.

4 - 5 p.m.: Music by JamCrackers.

6 p.m: End of official celebration.

For additional information, visit adk46er.org/ pdf/GracePeakCelebrationFlyer3.pdf.

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Riders gear up to support HHHN regional health centers

By Christopher Pratt

Drew Cappabianca, who owns The Hub, said he didnÕ t hesitate to support the event after friends approached him last year.

Patrons of his establishment, which draws customers from many nearby communities including Schroon Lake, have helped to generate buzz about the event.

Supporting the work of the Hudson Headwaters is a no-brainer, Cappabianca said. “The mission is fantastic.”

christopher@denpubs.com BRANT LAKE — Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up for an event this weekend merging their passion for riding with a chance to support an important charitable cause.

The second annual Ride for the Well of It, which benefits Hudson Headwaters Health Network, takes place Saturday.

Three separate rides of varying lengths will stretch through a string of North Country communities on the June 20 event.

All rides start and finish in Brant Lake and will offer participants a chance to see beautiful sights including parts of the Schroon and Hudson rivers. They will also tour various Hudson Headwaters facilities.

Organizers this year have focused on improving the registration process, road signage and support stations along the route.

The 12-mile family ride, which kicks off at 10:30 a.m., is expected to be draw many riders of varying abilities. Two other routes include a 38-mile loop and a 50-mile circuit.

Greg Taylor, a local businessman and avid cyclist, said he’s looking forward to participating in the event for several reasons.

The landscape along each of the rides will be “incredibly scenic,” Taylor said “It gives you a great taste of the Adirondacks.”

Also, itÕ s important to support Hudson Headwaters, which plays a vital role in providing residents health care options, Taylor said. “The clinics do a great job of serving the area,” said Taylor, who operates the Fern Lodge and other Adirondack lodges.

Taylor added he’s much looking forward to unwinding with family and friends at the end of his ride The Hub, a local business in Brant Lake, which includes a res-

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taurant, bar and repair shop, has been designated as the starting and end point for all three rides.

Hudson Headwaters executive director Howard Nelson said community support has been key to making the event a success A portion of sales at The Hub will again go towards supporting the nonprofit health organization.

Nelson pointed out that riders contribute to a healthier community in a variety of ways. They get exercise to improve their own health, and their donations help others who may need financial assistance. “We will take care of everyone in the communities we serve regardless of income or insurance,” Nelson said.

The second annual Ride for the Well of It will benefit Hudson Headwaters Health Network. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 20.

The event will feature three separate riding options, of varying lengths. All rides begin and end at The Hub, 27 Market St. in Brant Lake. Starting times are from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Registration costs are $25 for the family ride (up to two adults and children), $35 for the fitness ride, and $50 for the aerobic ride. Details of the rides are as follows: “The Family,” a 12-mile back and forth to the Chester-Horicon Health Center, starts at 10:30 a.m.

“The Fitness,” a 38-mile loop to the Chester facility and the Warrensburg Health Center, begins at 9:45 a.m.

“The Aerobic,” a 50-mile circuit to the North Creek Health Center, begins at 9 a.m.

For more information, visit bikereg.com/hhhn, or call The Hub at 494-4822.

ABOVE: Drew Cappabianca of The Hub presents Dr. John Rugge, CEO of Hudson Headwaters, a check raised as part of the 2014 Ride for the Well of It benefit. This year the charitable bike ride will take place on June 20.

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Joyce Mitchell has her day in court after arrest for aiding cons

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Joyce Mitchell and others may face additional charges as the investigation into last weekÕ s prison escape continues, said Clinton County District Attorney Andrew Wylie. Ò ItÕ s possible based on the information we continue to receive,” Wylie told reporters following Mitchell’s preliminary hearing on Monday, June 15, at the Plattsburgh City Court.

Mitchell is now represented by Stephen Johnston, a Plattsburgh-based criminal defense attorney, after her court-appointed attorney, Keith Bruno, recused himself over the case due to an unspecified conflict.

Mitchell, wearing a black-and-white prison uniform and what appeared to be a bulletproof vest, was shackled at her ankles and waist and wore orange crocs.

Appearing downcast, Mitchell said “yes” in a soft voice when Judge Mark Rogers asked if she understood the proceedings.

She was charged Friday with first-degree promoting prison contraband, a felony, and fourthdegree criminal facilitation, a misdemeanor.

According to the criminal complaint, Mitchell provided the inmates with hacksaw blades, chisels, a punch and a screwdriver bit.

Her case was moved to the Clinton County Court, with the next court appearance yet-to-be determined.

Mitchell’s bail was held at $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond on the felony and $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond on the misdemeanor.

She remains in custody and was remanded to the Clinton County Jail.

MitchellÕ s son and husband didnÕ t appear in the courtroom. However, Lyle Mitchell did visit his wife in prison the following day, June 16, according to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department.

Johnston declined to discuss the case with reporters, citing he needs more time to be brought up to speed.

Wylie preemptively declined to discuss specifics on allegations that Mitchell may have conspired with Richard Matt and David Sweat to inflict “physical acts of harm” to Lyle.

Wylie said he’s been advised that the hunt,

Joyce Mitchell, the Clinton Correctional Facility worker charged with helping two prisoners escape from the maximum security prison, stands with attorney Keith Bruno at a June 12 hearing. Mitchell has since changed her representation to Stephen Johnston.

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using some 800 law enforcement officials, is costing the state up to $1 million per day. But the governor’s office hasn’t confirmed that number, he added.

Gov. Cuomo said the state’s investigator general, Catherine Leahy Scott, has initiated an investigation to determine all factors involved in the breakout. ”Capturing these killers and returning them to state custody remains our top priority,” said Cuomo in a news release. “However, it’s critically important to examine the circumstances that enabled these inmates to escape in the first place.”

Wylie said his office will be in touch with the governor’s office to cooperate.

“We will be involved as much as they involve

us,” said Wylie.

Mitchell has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, she faces up to seven years in prison.

Saranac Central School, whose main lines of transportation are located within the search area, reopened this morning but cancelled all outdoor activities and beefed up security.

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State police arrested Mitchell, a prison laundry worker, on Friday, June 12, in connection with last weekÕ s escape that has authorities continuing to search for a pair of murderers.

Mitchell, of Dickinson Center, was charged with promoting prison contraband first degree, a felony, and criminal facilitation fourth degree, a misdemeanor.

Major Charles Guess said Mitchell, 51, provided “material support” to the inmates.

Authorities also declined to comment on to the extent that the information Mitchell provided about the escapees has steered the investigation towards their capture, or if she had corresponded with either of them. But, said Guess, the interviews had been “fruitful and productive.”

Mitchell has been under scrutiny since her name initially surfaced on Monday in connection with the breakout.

Weather conditions have posed a challenge, Guess admitted.

“It does hamper the investigation, but it also aids the investigation because the escapees have to deal with the same weather,” said Guess. “It’s day six and if they have not escaped the area, or have not availed themselves of shelter, you have to assume they’re cold, wet, tired and hungry.”

This might make them more dangerous and desperate, he said, urging the public to remain vigilant.

Portions of Routes 374 will remain closed until the search has been completed to authoritiesÕ satisfaction, said Guess.

Authorities continued to conduct vehicle inspections on Friday, peering into trunks and backseats under intermittent sheets of rain.

As of now, there is no conclusive evidence that the convicts have left the area, said officials.

Authorities also admitted that they were unsure of the exact timeline following the discovery that the inmates had escaped from their cells sometime after their final bed count last Friday at 11:30 p.m.

Since their escape, tips have placed Matt and Sweat at a nearby gas station; in Willsboro, some 40 miles south, and a backyard in Cadyville, the site of the continued operation.

There have been no confirmed sightings, said Guess.

“We know they exited the manhole cover, we pretty sure they didn’t go back into the correctional facility, so we’re taking it for granted that they’re outside the walls,” he said.

Guess said the message to the convicts was simple: “We’re coming for you and we will not stop until you are caught.”

Ongoing search sparks skittishness, but also bright spots of humanity

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com CADYVILLE — A door opened and a man cautiously stepped out onto his front stoop.

Across Route 3, a state trooper gazed into the brush and watched for movement, a rifle slung across his back.

There were many more like the officer dotted along the rural route, stationed at regular intervals as sumac, scrub and swampland acted as the gateway to a search perimeter, roughly five square miles, where authorities continued to search for a pair of escaped convicts on Friday.

Escapes are nothing new said the man, Charlie Fink, who motioned to a nearby field that he said was once a prison farm where trustees would often get away.

“After a little manhunt, they’d catch them,” he said.

Fink adjusted his .44 magnum, slung low across his hips.

“It’s just to protect me and my wife,” he said, noting he had a concealed carry permit.

“The prison is a normal thing around here.”

Early Friday, law enforcement entered a state of high alert after a tip — one of some 700 leads state police have received over the past week — led to a swarm of activity around Cringle Road, just a straight shot west from Fink’s home.

Fink said he hadn’t seen anything suspicious, only “a lot of wellbehaved law enforcement.”

A new normal has settled over this stretch of suburbia just south of Clinton Correctional Facility, where roadblocks remained on Saturday and the sight of black-clad correctional officers moving in precise, military-type formations has become almost commonplace.

All say they want a quick end to the hunt, which has now entered its second week.

A car slowed and a man with a long beard stuck his head out: “Catch anyone yet?”

A reporter shook his head and the truck continued northwest toward Dannemora.

Robin Downey sat on her porch, surrounded by the chatter of several small children.

Just yards away, lights flashed in the falling mist as troopers in orange raincoats stopped vehicles, their firearms pointing skyward.

Downey, a day care provider whose husband works as a correctional officer, said she wasn’t concerned about herself, but rather the children under her care.

“It’s been rough,” she said. “I don’t know if this will have a lasting effect on the kids.”

Like others, Downey has been glued to media coverage of each development in the fast-moving case.

It’s one that has gripped the nation and brought scores of media outlets to the quiet community where top news is usually commu-

nity events like the Cadyville Field Day — which was cancelled on Saturday, much to the disappointment of local residents — than whispers of murderers skulking through the woods and mercurial rumors that seem to spread like wildfire, especially on social media.

Downey said she has mixed feelings about the constant news coverage, especially when different television stations issue reports with conflicting information.

“I’ve heard so many different things,” said Downey. “You end up having to weed some of it out, or not even listening to any of it.”

Nearby, the clouds opened up over a garage sale. The proprietors sat in lawn chairs watching their neighbors peruse items, neatly folded t-shirts and paperback books, shrouded in plastic.

“The sale must go on,” laughed Marty Bedard. “We had to clear out my basement.”

“Why live in fear?” asked his mother, Pat. But, she admitted, she did give a pair of reporters a cautious glance as they walked up the driveway.

Saranac Central remained closed for the second consecutive day on Friday, a measure that irritated Tina, Marty’s daughter, who said she now had to take all five of her Regents exams on Monday — if the district will reopen, that is.

State police said on Friday that the search will continue until every lead is exhausted.

“We do not have any conclusive evidence that either of the inmates have left this area,” said Charles Guess, the state police major who is spearheading the investigation, at a news conference in the cafeteria of Tina’s school late Friday.

Despite the tension, bright spots have surfaced in the community.

Twinstate Technologies, a cybersecurity firm located near where media have been stationed since early Thursday at the intersection of Route 374 and Rand Hill Road, have allowed their restrooms to be used.

They also have spearheaded the collection of food from local business owners, distributing items to law enforcement officials and the news media, for whom they have set up a tent and table with only one requirement: “Please remember we’re northern New York — not upstate,” read a print-out affixed to the table.

Dawn Currier Juneau said the effort started when she and her colleagues brought a cooler of drinks to the troopers.

“They’ve been here all the time and can’t go anywhere,” she said.

“We thought we could share what we had.”

A few phone calls later led to more local businesses coming forward, including the Pizza Palace in nearby Plattsburgh.

While owner Scott Wright instructed his staffers to do whatever they could to help the troopers, he wished he could do more.

“I’d like to be in woods helping them,” he said. “Enough is enough.”

“Prison’s a normal thing around here,” said Charlie Fink, whose Cadyville home is located adjacent to the search area along Route 3 where authorities continue to hunt for the pair of escaped convicts who escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility last week.

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FLC elections, field trip announced

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga High Foreign Language Club held elections for new officers for the upcoming school year and traveled to Burlington, VT for their end of the school year luncheon and movie day. New officers for the club are President Casey Raymond, Vice President Jamie Cox, Treasurer Brianna Bezio, and Secretary MacKenzie Strum. The annual luncheon was held at Boloco’s restaurant on the Church Street Marketplace, followed by movie selections at the Palace Cinema in Burlington.

‘Beneath Fortress Walls’ tours to begin

TICONDEROGA — Join Fort Ticonderoga’s Curator of Collections, Matthew Keagle, for an opportunity to go underneath the stone walls, off limits to the general public, and experience an in-depth exploration of the hidden past, preserved evidence of the original structures, discover how the Fort was built and rebuilt, and how these spaces now support the modern museum. Beneath Fortress Walls begins near the Guest Services Desk in the Log House Welcome Center at 5 p.m. Tours take place every other Wednesday July through August. The cost of this specialty adventure is $35 per person.

To learn more about the specialty tours call 585-2821 or visit fortticonderoga.org, click on the “Visit” tab and select “Behind the Scenes and Special Tours.”

New food pantry manager announced

PORT HENRY — Melinda Morin of Mineville will be the new Town of Moriah Food Pantry site manager beginning Wednesday, July 1. She will be replacing Sue Morse. The new treasurer’s address is , The Town of Moriah Food Pantry, c/o Joanne Podres, 98 Joyce Rd., Mineville, New York 12956 for future donations. The pantry is now located at the north end of the St. PatrickÕ s Parish Center. The hours of operation are Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon.

Rev. Van Heest to fill pulpit

PUTNAM — Rev. Gerard Van Heest will fill the pulpit Sunday, June 21, at the Putnam United Presbyterian Church. His sermon topic will be “The Opening of Eyes.” The service begins at 10 a.m., with coffee hour and fellowship follow. Residents and visitors are invited to attend.

Fort Ti to seeks Continental Army recruits

TICONDEROGA — Join Fort Ticonderoga for a new and exciting evening program presented Tuesday evenings in July and August.

To Act as One United Body is someone’s chance to enlist in the Continental Army. The whole family can join together as new recruits to see what it was like to be a soldier at Ticonderoga in 1775 at the dawn of the American Revolution. The cost of this family adventure is $35 per person; advanced registration is required.

During participation, people will witness the power and use of 18th-century guns during the musket demonstration and practice formation tactics. The soldiersÕ experience comes to life as participants explore key aspects of the American Revolution. This program is a strong cooperative activity and is great for families and groups.

To learn more about specialty tours call 585-2821 or visit fortticonderoga.org, click on the “Visit” tab and select “Behind the Scenes and Special Tours.”

Church Flea Market seeks vendors

TICONDEROGA Ñ Vendors are wanted to participate in a Community Flea Market that will be held Saturday, July 11, rain or shine, at the First United Methodist Church, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Display areas will be set up on the side lawn near the Church Thrift Shop.

Proceeds from space and table rentals will benefit the Ticonderoga Area Clergy Association.

Local organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate.

Antiques, gifts, jewelry, household items, toys, etc. are encouraged.

Display areas are available for a donation of $10 for a 10’ X 10’ space.

Tables are available on a first come basis for an additional $5 rental fee. Tailgate setups may also be accommodated.

An application may be picked up from the Thrift Shop on Wednesday or Saturday when the shop is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call the church office at 585-7995 or the thrift shop at 585-2242 for more information.

Seniors garage sale spots open

SCHROON — The Schroon Lake Senior Citizens Club will hold their annual Garage Sale in the Park Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sites are on sale now. A 12x12 site is $20. This event is held rain or shine. Reserve a spot early for the best selection by calling the Club Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at 532-7755. There are no dogs allowed in the park during this event.

Planning Board Members, Volunteers Sought

PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees is seeking Village residents to volunteer to serve on a five member Planning Board. Send a letter of interest to Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees, 4303 Main St. Port Henry, NY 12974. The “Planning Board Overview” can be viewed on the Village website/page at porthenrymoriah.com.

Fort Ti Thursday presentations to begin

TICONDEROGA — Join Fort Ticonderoga for the return of its exciting evening program presented on Thursday evenings in July and August at 8 p.m. This 90-minute tour and demonstration of 18thcentury guns is a chance to experience the flash of musketry and roar of cannon fire by night. The whole family can explore the workings of the firelocks and cannons that armed the many garrisons of the Fort and influenced and shaped the strategic significance of this important frontier citadel. The cost of this family adventure is $35 per person and advanced registration is required.

Vendors needed for Arts Fair

HAGUE Ñ Vendors of handcrafted items as well as local produce vendors are being solicited for the 43rd annual Hague Arts Fair. In

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In brief addition to inviting crafters to participate, they are extending a special invitation to local vendors who would be interested in selling produce, fresh flowers or artisan bread. The dates for the event are Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hague Community Center, Rte 8. Both inside and outside spaces are available. Deadline for registration is June 15. For further information about spaces available and costs, contact Mary Keefer at 543-6108 or email Graphitemtn@gmail.com. The fair is sponsored by the Hague-On-Lake-George Chamber of Commerce.

Champ Day seeks Crafters

PORT HENRY — Crafters wanted for Champ Day which will also be the Lake Champlain Antique and Classic Boat Society rendezvous on Sunday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The crafters will be in the Power House Park next to the boat launch. There is no cost to set up, but each person must bring their own tent, chair, and table. Contact Jackie Viestenz, 546-9855, to reserve a spot.

UPK registration, screening slated

TICONDEROGA — Universal Pre-Kindergarten Registration and screening for incoming Ticonderoga Elementary School Universal Pre-Kindergarten students will take place Monday, June 29 and June 30.

Prekindergarten classes will run five days per week, either mornings or afternoons, with breakfasts and lunches provided. Children who turn four on or before Tuesday, Dec. 1, may attend pre-kindergarten in September 2015.

Families in the school district who have children of prekindergarten age and who wish to have them enrolled in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program are asked to contact the elementary school office at 585-7400, ext. 2210.

Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY — The New York State pre-licensing course Friday, June 19, at the Queensbury High School room #109 at 4 p.m. The fee will be $40 residents and $50 non-residents. The class will hold between 8 to 36 participants. Participants must register at the Queensbury Parks and Recreation office, 742 Bay Road between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a valid NYS learner’s permit and must be 16 or older. Call 761-8216 for information.

VFW to hold dance fundraiser

MINEVILLE — The Mineville VFW is going to hold a fundraiser dance Friday, June 19, at 8 p.m. There will be live music with “Just Us”. There will be a $1 donation at the door.

Golf tourney to benefit Lions programs

SCHROON Ñ The fourteenth annual Schroon Lake Lions Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 20, at the historic Schroon Lake Golf Club in picturesque. There will be a continental breakfast and registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with team selection at 8 a.m., and a shotgun tee-off at 8:30 a.m.

The total cost for this event is $40 and $50 for a nonmember of the Schroon Lake Golf Club. This price includes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, barbecue lunch at the famous LIONS grill shack, and various awards and prizes. To register call the Schroon Lake Golf Club at 532-9359 by Thursday, June 18. All proceeds from this event support Lions programs in Schroon Lake.

Memorial Service slated

ESSEX — The memorial service for Lawrence Bliss will be held Saturday, June 20, at the Essex Community Church, at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow in the Church’s dining room.

Library announced rummage sale

PORT HENRY — The Sherman Free Library will be hosting it’s annual rummage sale Saturday, June 20, at the Sherman Free Library, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Anyone wishing to donate any “gently used” items to the sale may call the library at 546-7461 for more information. They are looking for household items, sporting goods, anything for children but no adult clothing or appliances. Items may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours or Friday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.

PAC Wrestling to benefit Autism

NORTH HUDSON — People will have a chance to see family oriented wrestling performance by P.A.C. Wrestling Saturday, June 20, at Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Upstate NY Autism Awareness (UNYAA), a non-profit group that was formed by dedicated parents of children experiencing the effects of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). UNYAA is a 100 percent volunteer organization based in Queensbury that provides resources and support to over 300 families and children in northern Upstate New York. Admission to the event is by donation and is open to the public as well as guests spending the weekend at Jellystone Park. In addition to the wrestling event, there will also be a 50/50 raffle, basket raffles and concession stands. For more information visit adirondackjellystone.com.

Horseshoe tourney slated

HAGUE — The Hague Fish & Game Club will be holding a horseshoe tournament Saturday, June 20. This is open to the public.

Waxing Adk Artistic to be displayed

SCHROON — There will be an opening reception for Art Gallery Saturday, June 20, at Giant Mountain Studio featuring Waxing Adirondack Artistic from 6 to 8 p.m.

This is a fun and casual event celebrating art, artists and the opening of a new group exhibition. Varied media including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, cold wax medium, encaustic, pencil, pho-

tography, digital artwork, sculpture, rustic furniture, woodwork, carved stone, handmade baskets, stained glass, pottery and more.

For more information or for extended hours call 351-5043 or go to facebook.com/giantmountainstudio, giantmountainstudio.com.

Ti area Senior Casino announced

TICONDEROGA — Ti area Seniors are planning a casino trip to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Bingo Saturday, June 20.

They will be leaving the Walmart parking lot at 7 a.m. and leaving the Casino at 5 p.m. The cost is $30, casino incentives $15 free play and $10.95 food comp. Reserve a seat by calling Ann at 585-6050 or Sue at 354-1188.

Historical Society to hold Strawberry Festival

NORTH HUDSON Ñ The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society will hold its annual Strawberry Festival Saturday, June 20, at noon, at the Grace Peak Anniversary Celebration at the North Hudson Town Park. The historical society will also have its “Grace Hudowalski Student Essay Award Ceremony at 3 p.m.

There will be activities planned for all ages.

Men’s free breakfast planned

TICONDEROGA — There will be having a free Men’s Breakfast Saturday, June 20, at the Cornerstone Alliance Church, 178 Montcalm Street, starting at 7:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Larry Foote. Come along to hear him and feel free to bring a friend as this is open to all ages of men. For any questions or further details contact Pastor Charlie at 585-6391.

FCC announces service

CROWN POINT Ñ The friends and members of First Congregational Church invite the community to share in the Worship Service Sunday, June 21, at 9:30 a.m. This Service combines prayers, songs, quiet time as well as a timely message from Pastor David Hirtle.

WIC announces monthly schedule

TICONDEROGA — The Essex County WIC program will be at the Cornerstone Alliance Church Monday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m., and Monday, June 29, from 9:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. For more information call or to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 873-3560 or 569-3296.

Village trustees to hold special meeting

PORT HENRY — The Village of Port Henry Board of Trustees have scheduled a Special Informational Meeting Monday June 22, at the Village Hall, at 7 p.m. The Board will review the Synopsis written and presented by G. Cooke, Re: Moriah Town Tax on Port Henry. This is an open meeting; the public is invited and encouraged to attend and will be provided the opportunity to ask questions, provide input and comment on the information discussed during the meeting.

Skene Manor to serve monthly dinner

WHITEHALL — The Skene Manor Special Monthly Dinner will be Wednesday, June 24, starting with appetizers and beverage at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. The menu includes soup, salad and rolls. The main dish will be Montreal Chicken with potatoes and Green Beans Almondine. Strawberry Shortcake will be for dessert. There is a donation of $30. Call 499-1906, 499-2053 or 747-3735 for reservations.

CPCS Art Show winner reception planned

CROWN POINT Ñ There will be a reception for the winners of the Juried High School Art show for Crown Point Central School Wednesday, June 24, at the Crown Point Art Gallery, 2793 Main Street, from 5 to 7 p.m. Agatha Mace, retired principal and teacher of Crown Point School is jurying the show. Musical entertainment will be provided by Crown Point students and their teacher, Jeris French. There will be light snacks served and the public will be asked to select the “Best of Show” award. Voting for the award will close at 6:30 p.m., with the award given out at 7 p.m. The winner will receive art supplies donated by Ti Paint and Decorating Center.

A donation will be accepted at the door to benefit the Tylor McGuinness art scholarship, an award given to a graduating senior who is pursuing an art career. All are welcome.

Stamp Club to meet

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Stamp Club will meet Wednesday, June 24, for lunch at Emerald’s Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. The program will be a speaker on stamp projects.

All members, friends of collectors and historians are invited to attend. Call Stan Burdick at 585-7015 for reservations.

Those planning to attend should note that the meeting time is a half hour later than usual.

Ladies invitational golf tourney slated

TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Country Club will hold its annual Ladies 18-Hole Invitational Golf Meet Wednesday, June 24. The theme will be “Margaritaville”. There will be a theme prize for the most creative team golf attire. A continental breakfast and registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Format will be a two-person scramble. A luncheon at the Club restaurant will follow the tournament. Prizes will be awarded. The cost is $55 for members and $60 for non-members which includes breakfast, lunch, greens fee, cart, and prizes.

Send reservations along with checks made out to Kathy Liddell, 18 Bernetz Rd., Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Include lunch choice of either Cheeseburger in Paradise with French Fries, Son of A Sailor (House Salad with Grilled Shrimp), or Margaritaville (Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken).

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 17. Call the Pro Shop at 585-2801 for information or last minute reservations.

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CROWN POINT — Crochet Group. Hammond Library. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Details: 597-3616.

TICONDEROGA — Schroon Lake Ladies Golf League. Golf Course. 9 a.m. Details: 523-9359.

Every Friday Ongoing: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

TICONDEROGA — Free Fit Camp Date. 6 to 7 a.m. TiNY Wellness.

Mondays and Thursdays

TICONDEROGA — ACBL Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Details: 585-3322.

Monday through Thursday

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 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Tuesday to Thursday

CROWN POINT — Community Walkers, Church in Park.

Wednesday and Thursday

CROWN POINT — Knapp Senior Center, 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m. Senior Center, Methodist Church Creek Road. Details: Tatum 597-4491.

Museum,137 Montcalm Street. 9 a.m. Details: 585-2696.

Second and Fourth Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — FOE $4410, 103 Montcalm St. Upstairs.

Fourth Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — Grief support group meetings. Beginning through Oct. 28. Ticonderoga area. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Preregister. Details: Cam Brown 942-6513.

Every Friday and Saturday

Moriah — Holy Cow Thrift Corner. Next to Moriah Fire Dept, Tarbell Hill Rd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 546-7409, 546-7121.

Every Third Sunday

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Assembly of God Church, Coffeehouse. 6:30 p.m. Free

Fourth Thursday

TICONDEROGA — Operation Efficiency Committee Town of Ticonderoga. 1 p.m.

Every Monday

PORT HENRY — Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Support group people family members addictions. Library at Heritage Commons nursing home. 6:30 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Duplicate Bridge Club. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Michael Rogers 585-3322.

PORT HENRY — Range of Motion Class. Parish Center, St. Patrick’s Place. 9:30 a.m. Details: Peg Waldron 546-7582, Delores Lash 546-7128.

Every Tuesday

SCHROON — GateKeepers. Shirley’s Diner. 6 to 8 a.m. Details: 380-2185, gatekeepers.men@gmail.com.

SILVER BAY — Northern Lake George Rotary Club meeting. Silvery Bay YMCA of ADK. 7:30 a.m. Details: Diane Dickson 543-8051.

TICONDEROGA — Champlain Valley Choral weekly rehearsals.

Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist church, Wicker St. 7 p.m.

Details: Bob Elling 585-2173.

Every Wednesday

TICONDEROGA — Children Arts Trek, Adult Programs.

Throughout town. Through July and August.

HAGUE — Holistic Stress Management T’ai Chi, Auigong.

Hague Community Building. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Details: returntomountain@yahoo.com, 543-6605.

TICONDEROGA — Tai Chi. Black Watch Memorial Library.

Noon. $10/session. First Session Free.

TICONDEROGA — Celebrate Recovery meetings. Board room, Moses Ludington Hospital. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to public. Details: Vince 429-9173.

TICONDEROGA — GateKeepers. Wagon Wheel. 6:30 to 8 a.m. Details: 380-2185, gatekeepers.men@gmail.com.

TICONDEROGA — Take Control Exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. Free. Details: 585-6050, rsvp@ logocail.net.

TICONDEROGA — Women Class, “Lessons from Jeremiah”, P.J. Bolstridge. Cornerstone Alliance church, 178 Montcalm St. 10 a.m. Details: 585-6391.

Every Thursday

CROWN POINT — Champlain Valley Flyers Club. Weather Permitting. 593 Bridge Road (Rte 185). 4 p.m. to dusk. Details: 802758-2578.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Food Pantry. Crown Point Methodist Church, Creek Rd. 9 to 11 a.m.

MORIAH — Moriah Arts, Crafts Group. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Port Henry Train Station. Noon,. Details: Reservations Required 5467941.

TICONDEROGA — Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m.

Doors 5 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Black Watch Memorial Library, Tai Chi program. 3:30 p.m. $10 first lesson free.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Duplicate Bridge Club. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Details: Michael Rogers 585-3322.

TICONDEROGA — Needlecraft Group. Black Watch Public Library. 1 p.m. Details: 585-7995.

TICONDEROGA — AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Women’s Bible Study. Cornerstone Alliance Church. 10 a.m. Details: PJ Bolstridge 585-7596, Church office 585-6391.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point Food Pantry. 9 to 11 a.m. Proof of Residence required.

TICONDEROGA — Methodist Church Crafters. Black Watch Memorial Library. 3 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Black Watch Memorial Library free genealogy program, 3 p.m. Free, open to public.

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12: 3 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org.

Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

Every Saturday

SCHROON — Mountainside Share Shop. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: 532-7128.

TICONDEROGA — YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12: 2 to 6 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. Grades 9 to 12: 9 to 11 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org.

Details: Jackie 503-5136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

TICONDEROGA — Farmer’s Market. July through October

Every Sunday

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church formed youth group 10 to 17 6 to 8 p.m. Details: 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — Sunday in the Park. TBA Starting July.

TICONDEROGA — Cornerstone Alliance Church, Youth group ages 10 to 18. 6 p.m. Details: 585-6391.

TICONDEROGA — United Methodist Church. Worship Services. 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Sunday School children 10:30 a.m. service. Details: 585-7995, tifumc.com. 585 7247, bettyhansrettig@ yahoo.com.

PUTNAM STATION — Sunday School Sunday Worship. 10 a.m. Coffee Hour followed. Martha O’Dell Fellowship Hall. Details: 547-8378, pupc8378@gmail.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 962-2351, 873-2652.

Events: Through Sunday, Oct. 18

TICONDEROGA — “Mount Defiance: Witness to History Tour”. Fort Ticonderoga. Open to public. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last admittance 4:30 p.m. $2.50 adult, $1.50 child, $10 per car.

Details: 585-2821, fortticonderoga.org.

p.m. $30, incentives $15, free slot play, Food Comp. Details: 585-6050, 354-1188 NORTH HUDSON — Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society Strawberry Festival. Grace Peak Anniversary Celebration, North Hudson Town Park. Noon. “Grace Hudowalski Student Essay Award Ceremony”. 3 p.m.

TICONDEROGA — Ti area Seniors, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Bingo. Leaving Walmart parking lot 7 a.m. Leaving Casino 5 p.m. $30, casino incentives $15 free play, $10.95 food comp. Details: Ann 585-6050, Sue 354-1188.

NORTH HUDSON — PAC Backwoods Brawl 2 for Autism.

Jellystone Park. 5 to 8 p.m. Donation.

PORT HENRY — Rummage sale. Sherman Free Library. 8 a.m. to noon. Details: 546-7461.

SCHROON — Waxing Adirondack Artistic reception. Giant Mountain Studio. 6 to 8 p.m. Details: 351-5043, facebook. com/giantmountainstudio, giantmountainstudio.com.

SCHROON — Schroon Lake Lions Golf Tournament. Schroon Lake Golf Club. Continental breakfast, registration 7:30 a.m. Team selection 8 a.m. Shotgun tee-off 8:30 a.m. $40, nonmember $50. Details: 532-9359 Register Thursday, June 18.

TICONDEROGA — Free Men’s Breakfast, Larry Foote. Cornerstone Alliance Church, 178 Montcalm St. 7:30 a.m. Open to all men. Details: 585-6391.

Sunday, June 21

WHITEHALL — Father’s Day Brunch. Skene Manor. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 donation pp. Reservations 499-1906.

Monday, June 22

TICONDEROGA — Essex County WIC. Cornerstone Alliance Church. 9:30 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. Details: 873-3560, 569-3296.

Wednesday, June 24

WHITEHALL — Monthly Dinner. Skene Manor. Appetizers, beverage 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. $30 donation. Reservations: 499-1906, 499-2053 or 747-3735.

TICONDEROGA — Ticonderoga Stamp Club meeting.

Emerald’s Restaurant. 12:30 p.m. Details: 585-7015.

CROWN POINT — Juried CPCS High School Art show winners reception. Crown Point Art Gallery, 2793 Main St. 5 to 7 p.m. Donations accepted. Open to public.

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 19

MINEVILLE — Fundraiser dance. Mineville VFW. 8 p.m. $1 donation.

SCHROON — Handmade items, local artists, crafters.

Grounds Schroon Lake Town Hall. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 532-9370.

TICONDEROGA — Kiwanis 2015 Scholarship Golf Tournament. Ticonderoga Country Club. 1 p.m.

Saturday June 20

Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28

HAGUE — Hague Fish & Game Club horseshoe tournament. Open to public.

WARRENSBURG — Bass Season Begins. Through Monday, Nov. 30. Details: 897-1200, dec.ny.gov/outdoor/38365.html.

TICONDEROGA — Ti Area Seniors casino trip, bingo. Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Leaving WalMart 7 a.m. Leave casino 5

HAGUE — HITS North Country Triathlon. Hague Town Beach, 9060 Lake Shore Dr. Half, full Saturday. Open, Spring, Olympic Sunday. Details: hitstriathlonseries.com.

WARRENSBURG — Free Fishing Weekend. Throughout state. Details: 897-1333, dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html.

On campus HVCC honors local students

TROY — Hudson Valley Community College honored Thomas Callahan of Moriah Center and Amanda Charlton of Ticonderoga. Callahan was given the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Club Award for Academic Excellence, which is given to a student in the college’s Electrical Construction and Maintenance program who has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average throughout his or her studies. The award is handed out by the Building Systems Technology academic program.

Charlton was given the First Advantage Dental Assisting Scholarship, which is awarded to students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program and was established by First Advantage Dental and the American Dental Partners Foundation. The award is handed out by the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Clarkson names Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM — Jonathan Jerome Brassard of Moriah, a sopho-

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more majoring in physics; Cole J. Gaddor of Moriah Center, a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University.

Paul Smith’s adds to Dean’s List

PAUL SMITHS — Hannah Tomaszewski of Schroon Lake, Sarah Desrosier of Paradox, Taylor Sprague of Moriah Center was named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2015 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Sprague was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

RIT adds Williams to Honor Society ROCHESTER Ñ

Caitlin Williams of Moriah, was inducted into

Rochester Institute of Technology’s Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society on May 18. Williams is a biomedical photographic communications major in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

HVCC adds local students to Dean’s List

TROY — Hudson Valley Community College were recently named Jordan McKee of Hague, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program, Thomas Callahan of Moriah Center, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program, Austin McKiernan of Moriah Center, who is studying in the Overhead Lineworker academic program, Rainier Rodriguez-Garnica of Port Henry, who is studying in the Overhead Lineworker academic program and Tyler Belden of Ticonderoga, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program to the college’s Deans’ List for the Spring 2015 term. Students named to the Dean’s List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.

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Kathy L. Wilcox • 873-5000

he North Country SPCA would like to remind you that the 2015 Mutt Strut is swiftly approaching and July 12 promises to be an auspicious day for this exciting event, sponsored jointly by the Tri-Lakes Humane Society and NCSPCA. Join us for a 5k fun run at 10 a.m. around scenic Mirror Lake in beautiful downtown Lake Placid.

You can pre-register at a discounted rate of $20 or register on the day of the event for $25 at the Olympic Oval starting at 9 a.m.

Your entry fees will go to help all of our furry friends while they await being united with their forever families.

The event will be held rain or shine. All leashed dogs welBob come. For more information or advance registration, please contact Jessica Hartley at jhartley@ncspca.org or call 518-873-5000.

Our featured pet this week is Bob — a sleek, midnight-hued Domestic Shorthair-mix who has the glossiest coat we have ever seen and mesmerizing green eyes. He also has the cutest little white splotch on his chest, which makes him look oh-so debonair. This handsome fellow came in with his brother Bo and the two of them are really all-around great felines. While most cats need a few days to adjust to the shelter environment, these fellows only took about 10 minutes before they were ready for some cuddles and petting. We believe they are about a year old and still have some “kittenish” playfulness and energy. Bo has already found a home and Bob is hoping he will share that great luck soon. We really think this guy has got it all - purr-sonality, cuddliness, intelligence and good looks. Why not stop by and check out this little panther look-a-like today?

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Fly fishing competition lands in Placid

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nce again the USA Fly Fishing Competition came to Lake Placid.

Some of the top fly fishing guys from around the country, gathered to test their skills and try their luck on the West Branch of the Ausable and Mirror Lake. This year the Saranac River was added to the repertoire, to form a triad of fishing waters with shorelines, pockets, riffles, runs and pools to fish.

Both the calm waters of the lake

By Rich Redman and the fast boulder waters of the Saranac and Ausable made for a real challenge.

This was the second year of this event and some of the guys I met last year came back to try once again. Sean Crocker, a Physician’s Assistant, (P.A.) from the Philadelphia area and, Andy Szofran, from Montana, were both back for another try, along with some new faces like Josh Miller from the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area.

Some of the controllers from last year were there, along with some newbies’. The volunteer controller’s job is to measure the fish, record the catch time, plus, we keep the fishermen within the confines of the designated beat and make sure all the rules of the competition are followed.

The first day out I teamed up with fellow controller, Ellen Jenson, for Ken Crane, the organizer of the event. He fished a West Branch Ausable beat, 100 meters long, for a 3 hour period.

It wasn’t long before he had his first Brown Trout, a nice 27 centimeter Brown caught at 8:03, three minutes into the action. His last fish was taken at 10:59, a 30 cm Brown, caught on a nymph.

Ken caught 15 fish that first 3 hour period.

After lunch, I worked with the P.A., Sean Crocker, who had his own prescription for getting fish. Sean worked his way through the boulders and runs like a professional. He had his surgical skills out as he sliced his way through the pocket water in search of trout! His prescription for the day was size 16 and 18 bead head nymphs called “Frenchies” along with a 3 weight 10 foot fly rod and 18 feet of leader. That was the medicine Sean used to tempt the trout.

The second morning I worked the main stem of the Saranac River, just up from the junction of the North Branch. The rain

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early 5,000 years ago, a pair of ancient anglers waded out into the frigid waters of the Baltic Sea. Whether they were seeking fish for food or simple recreation has never been determined. However their footprints were recorded in the shifting seabed with every step they took.

Evidence of their long-lost prehistoric fishing trip was recently discovered along with their Stone Age fishing gear in a dried up fjord, on the island of Lolland in Denmark. Archaeologists uncovered their footprints alongside evidence of a fishing weir, an angling tool that dates back to around 3,000 B.C. However, they weren’t the first. Anglers were fishing elsewhere, centuries before those hapless anglers took to the Baltic Sea. Most recently, a field team of archeologists discovered evidence of ancient anglers in East Timor when they uncovered bone fishing hooks that were carbon dated to about 42,000 years ago.

The East Timor discovery has since been confirmed as the earliest definitive evidence of fishing equipment in the world.

Although angling is still pursued primarily for consumptive purposes, it remains a popular recreational activity as well. Following the development of recreational angling with rod and reel, angling actually morphed into a competitive activity. Eventually, it led to the creation of the Professional Bass Anglers Society and the Pro Bass Circuit, which spawned a billion dollar competitive bass fishing industry. Bass angling competitions have now trickled down to both the High School level, with Varsity Bass Fishing Teams, as well as Division 1, College level Bass Fishing teams that regularly provide angler athletes with full scholarship opportunities, in addition to their professional earnings, which may run into the $100,000 range or better.

Since college bass fishing teams compete under rules established by the BASS Federation, there are none of the restrictions common to NCAA amateur status. If a student angler lands the largest total bag of bass in a tournament, they go back to campus with the cash, just like a pro.

Despite the myriad changes that have occurred since anglers first took to the water in pursuit of fish more than 42,000 years ago, angling remains essentially unchanged. It still involves a human attempting to deceive a fish into biting whatever he or she has on the end of their fishing line. I also believe very little has changed in the way anglers describe the size of their catch.

Next to golfers, anglers are quite likely the most notorious, rec-

overnight made things a challenge, white water, frothy foam covered boulders and deep cuts made wading risky business.

I started out with Sean once again, this time to see how his style would change due to the rising waters and being on a different river. As a controller, we are always on the stream edge, ready to measure a fish when caught. The shore line of the Saranac and Ausable are two different monsters. The Ausable beats have a more pronounced and flat floodplain, which means that working the shoreline to measure fish and do our job, is much easier.

The Saranac shoreline had old mining slag, shot rock and steep banks to work, along with fallen trees and other obstacles to maneuver around. It made the controller work a challenge in itself.

The last beat of the day was with Josh Miller, who works for Forest and Stream, a Pittsburgh PA sporting goods store. They help sponsor Josh who is an up and coming fishing star! This young lad of 26 years is about 5 foot 6 and weighs about 120 pounds soaking wet. To see him maneuver through the rough waters was something. He was up and over sunken rock and around granite boulders like a fish himself. He would climb up on knobs of boulders, and fish from them in rushing water, de-

Times of Ti • June 20, 2015 | 23 termined to find the elusive trout that lay in waiting behind some hidden obstacle on the streams bottom.

It was a slow start, and Josh was getting nervous when he would see a competitor netting a fish in the beat below him, but he persevered. At the end of his allotted time, he had 25 fish on record for the 3 hour period. He gave me a handful of nymphs he used, and one in particular was his favorite, but I had to swear allegiance to him that I would not disclose the fly. It was and still is a secret I will keep.

All fish are released and the rules call for barbless hooks so very little “hurtin”, is done to the fish. As a controller, I released many of the fish for the guys I worked with, so I know personally how gently they were handled so they would live another day.

Over the two day period over 600 fish were caught and released by these guys who fished a Lake and Two Rivers.

At the awards meeting after the event, first place went to Michael Bradley, second to Ken Crane, the guy I worked with the first morning and third place to Dzifa Glymin. The USA Fly Fishing Teams donated over $400 to Tom Conway of the Two Fly Shop for the FRAN BETTERS memorial, a bronze statue of our own Ausable River Fly Fishing patriarch.

This competition is hosted by the Hungry Trout in Wilmington. Thank You Evan!

Sponsors of the event include Umpqua, Loon, Simms, Sage, Titan, Clear Creek, Airflo and Rio fly fishing and sporting equipment.

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.

Ellen Jensen, a controller checks the length of a fish caught by angler Ken Crane.

Photos by Rich Redman

reational liars on the planet. Although the affliction of exaggeration affects many sports, it often appears more pronounced in individual sporting events such as golf, angling and bicycling in the Tour de France.

Currently, there are over 50 million active anglers in the United States and according to a study conducted by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation they aren’t all born liars; most learned that skill as they became more familiar with the sport.

As it has for many years, fresh water fishing remains the most popular outdoor recreational activity in the US, with over 42 million honest participants.

Surveys indicate regular outdoor recreation enthusiasts such as anglers; hikers and paddlers are more likely to have improved physical and mental health, and a greater appreciation of nature and the environment, than non-participants.

This should come as no surprise, as we learn to value and protect the things we cherish.

Outdoor activities such as fishing and boating also serve to promote family bonds and shared values. In fact, angling is recognized as the most common ‘gateway’ activity for introducing chldren to the outdoors. It also provides outstanding opportunities for families to share safe, exciting adventures that create family memories. Humans naturally develop strong bonds in the outdoors, as we are instinctively wired to protect each other due to our evolutionary tract as apex predators.

While surveys indicate that it was a father, uncle or a significant male role model that was responsible for introducing nearly 95 percent of all currently active anglers to the sport; female anglers comprise the fastest growing demographic of this increasingly popular outdoor pursuit. From a professional’s perspective, I’ve witnessed the growing interest among women who are seeking to learn how to fly-fish. Angling is not exclusively a male domain, as women are well represented among of the world’s finest anglers.

Angling is a lifelong recreational skill similar to hiking, paddling or biking, and it may be practiced anywhere there is water.

It is an activity that requires patience, finesse, and concentration, combined with intelligence, keen observational skills, and the ability to put up with all sorts of weather conditions, insects and ever changing water conditions. While it is an activity that can be enjoyed individually, it is also an excellent cross-generational activity that can be enjoyed equally regardless of age, physical condition or ability level.

Angling also provides a great gateway for introducing children into the outdoors. It also provides families with an outstanding opportunity to establish bonds and create shared memories that will last far longer than any store-bought gift.

There is also irrefutable evidence that outdoor recreation leads to improved physical, social and mental health. Studies indicate children from recreationally active families grow up to be more satisfied with their lives, families, friends, and careers. Sharing outdoor activities provides plenty of opportunities for conversations that can help to bridge the generation gap. Whether young,

old, or somewhere in-between, there is no doubt we are all equal before the fish.

In recent surveys, nearly 95 percent of respondents reported it was their father, uncle or a significant, male role model that was the person responsible for introducing them to the sport of fishing. It is a gift that just keeps on giving, as anglers tend to breed anglers. It has been well established that forest and outdoor settings provide children and adults with a natural place to enjoy solitude and be free from distraction.

It is a place where the only electronic device is a fishfinder, and a cell phones are only useful for taking a ‘selfie’ with a fish.

In fact, it may also explain why the Opening Day of Bass Season traditionally coincides with Fathers Day, which arrives on Sunday, June 21. So get your rod, and borrow a kid if you need to, it’s about time to go fishing!

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A list of the top college bass angling teams in the country includes Bethel University, Daytona State College, UNC Charlotte.

New Mexico State University, Auburn University, Georgetown College, Eastern Kentucky University, Kansas State University, and Tarleton State. There are over 300 college bass teams currently competing all across the country, including a team from Plattsburgh State University.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Bass are the perfect species for introducing novice anglers to the sport. They are easy to catch and provide beginners with an entertaining, and acrobatic battle .” Young anglers show off a few healthy bass that were later released to fight another day.

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right to reject any and all proposals/bids not considered to be in the best interest of the Town, and to waive any techni28 | June 20, 2015 • Times cal of Tior formal defect in the proposals/bids which is considered by LEGALS the Town to be merely NOTICE TO BIDDERS irregular, immaterial or NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- unsubstantial.

EN that the Town Board Dated: June 11, 2015 of the Town of Ticon- By Order of the Town deroga, New York (the Board, Town of TiconTown) invites sealed deroga, New York. bids for the installation Tonya Thompson, Town of two (2), 1,000 gallon Clerk propane tanks, under- TT-06/20/2015-1TCground, high pressure 85748 line with regulator to the ARTICLES OF ORGANITiconderoga Armory ZATION OF LIMITED LIbuilding located at 123 ABILITY COMPANY Champlain Avenue.

DIVERSIFIED UPSTATE All such sealed bids ENTERPRISES LLC must be received at the Notice of formation of Town Clerks Office at Limited Liability Compa132 Montcalm Street, ny (LLC). Articles of OrTiconderoga, New York, ganization filed with the on or before the 7th day Secretary of State of of July, 2015 at 2:00 New York (SSNY) on pm; at such time and May 14, 2015. Office loplace, all sealed bids re- cation: Essex County. ceived will be publicly SSNY has been desigopened and read. nated as agent of the Specifications, proposed LLC upon whom procontract and non-collu- cess against it may be sion statements will be served. SSNY shall mail available for examination a copy of any process to and procurement in the the LLC to Remenick Office of the Town Clerk, PLLC, 1025 Thomas Jeflocated at 132 Montcalm ferson Street NW, Suite Street, Ticonderoga, 175, Washington, DC New York, between the 20007. Purpose: To enhours of 8:00 a.m. and gage in any lawful activi3:30 p.m. or by calling ty.

(518) 585-6677 begin- TT-05/23-06/27/2015ning immediately 6TC-82801 through July 7, 2015.

NOTICE OF FORMATION Only such bids as are OF LIMITED LIABILITY made and filed upon the forms available in the COMPANY (LLC) Office of the Town Clerk Name: Libby's Bakery and are enclosed in a Café LLC. Articles of Orsealed envelope clearly ganization filed with the marked SEALED PRO- Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on POSAL/BID-UNDER3/10/15 Office Location: GROUND PROPANE Essex County. TheSSNY TANKS will be accepted.

The Town reserves the is designated as agent of right to reject any and all the LLC upon whom proposals/bids not con- process against it may sidered to be in the best be served. SSNY shall interest of the Town, mail a copy of any proand to waive any techni- cess to the LLC at: P.O. cal or formal defect in Box 61 Ticonderoga.

Purpose: To engage in the proposals/bids any lawful act or activity. which is considered by TT-05/16-06/20/2015the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or 6TC-82029 unsubstantial.

NOTICE OF FORMATION Dated: June 11, 2015 OF LIMITED LIABILITY

By Order of the Town COMPANY (LLC) Board, Town of Ticon- The Name of the LLC is deroga, New York.

Little Pretiola's, LLC. Tonya Thompson, Town The Articles of OrganizaClerk tion of the LLC were TT-06/20/2015-1TCfiled with the Secretary 85747 of State (SSNY) on 5/27/2015. The purpose of the LLC is to engage NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- in any lawful act or activity. The Office of the EN that the Town Board of the Town of Ticon- LLC is to be located in Essex County, New York deroga, New York (the at 1346 Charley Hill Town) invites sealed Road, Schroon Lake, NY bids for the conversion 12870. The SSNY is of the existing heating designated as the agent boiler system from an oil of the LLC upon whom fired to propane fired process against it may system an to include six be served and the SSNY months of service at the Ticonderoga Armory shall mail a copy of any process served to: THE building located at 123 LLC, 1346 Charley Hill Champlain Avenue.

Road, Schroon Lake, NY All such sealed bids 12870. must be received at the Town Clerks Office at TT-6/20-7/25/2015-6TC132 Montcalm Street, 85676 Ticonderoga, New York, NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVon or before the 7th day EN, that the Underof July, 2015 at 2:00 pm; at such time and signed, on behalf of the place, all sealed bids re- Essex County Board of ceived will be publicly Supervisors, will accept opened and read. sealed bids for a PRESpecifications, proposed ENGINEERED BRIDGE contract and non-collu- SYSTEM. The bids shall be received at the Office sion statements will be available for examination of the Purchasing Agent, and procurement in the 7551 Court Street, ElizaOffice of the Town Clerk, bethtown, New York by located at 132 Montcalm 2:00 P.M. on June 25, Street, Ticonderoga, 2015, at which time they New York, between the will be opened publicly hours of 8:00 a.m. and and read aloud. If addi3:30 p.m. or by calling tional information con(518) 585-6677 begin- cerning the bidding is ning immediately required, call (518) 873through July 7, 2015.

3332.

Only such bids as are All bids submitted in remade and filed upon the sponse to this notice be marked forms available in the shall Office of the Town Clerk "SEALED BID PRE-ENBRIDGE and are enclosed in a GINEERED sealed envelope clearly SYSTEM" clearly on the marked SEALED PRO- outside of the envelope.

POSAL/BID-PROPANE All bids shall be submitFIRED SYSTEM CON- ted on the bid sheets inVERSION will be accept- cluded in the package, ed. and no other forms shall The Town reserves the be accepted. right to reject any and all Plans, specifications, proposals/bids not con- standard proposals and sidered to be in the best drawings for the prointerest of the Town, posed work may be oband to waive any techni- tained at the above adcal or formal defect in dress or on the Countys the proposals/bids website at www.co.essex.ny.us. which is considered by Each proposal must be the Town to be merely irregular, immaterial or accompanied by either a Certified Check payable unsubstantial. to Essex County TreaDated: June 11, 2015 surer in the amount of

By Order of the Town Board, Town of Ticon- five percent (5%) of amount of the bid or a deroga, New York.

Bid Bond, in a form acTonya Thompson, Town ceptable to the Essex Clerk County Attorney.

TT-06/20/2015-1TC-

Plans, specifications, standard proposals and drawings for the proposed work may be obtained at the above address or on the Countys website at www.co.essex.ny.us.

Each proposal must be accompanied by either a Certified Check payable to Essex County Treasurer in the amount of five percent (5%) of amount of the bid or a Bid Bond, in a form acceptable to the Essex County Attorney.

Essex County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of Essex County, and to waive any technical or formal defect in the bids which is considered by Essex County to be merely irregular, immaterial, or unsubstantial.

In addition to bid sheets, the bidder shall submit executed non-collusion bid certificates signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103d. The bidder shall also submit an executed certificate of compliance with the Iran Divestment Act signed by the bidder or one of its officers as required by the General Municipal Law Sec. 103g.

A Contract awarded pursuant to this notice shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 103-1, 103-b, 103-d and 103-g of the General Municipal Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Essex County affirmatively states that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era veteran status, disadvantaged and minority or womenowned business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit bids in response hereto.

Dated: June 10, 2015 Linda M. Wolf, CPA Purchasing Agent Essex County Government Center 7551 Court Street PO Box 217 Elizabethtown, New York 12932 (518) 873-3332 TT-06/20/2015-1TC85686 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Undersigned, on behalf of the Essex County Board of Supervisors, will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Purchasing Agent until 2:00 P.M. on June 23, 2015 for Mold Remediation.

The bids shall be opened publicly and read aloud on June 23, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, New York. If additional information concerning the bidding is required, please call (518) 873-3332.

All bids submitted in response to this notice shall be marked "SEALED BID MOLD REMEDIATON" clearly on the outside of the envelope. All bids shall be submitted on the bid sheets included in the package, and no other forms shall be accepted.

Specifications and standard proposals for the proposed work may be obtained at the above address, by calling 518873-3332, or on the Countys website at www.co.essex.ny.us.

Each proposal must be accompanied by either a Certified Check payable to Essex County Treasurer in the amount of five percent (5%) of amount of the bid or a Bid Bond, in a form acceptable to the Essex County Attorney.

Attention of the bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates under the Contract.

Essex County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not considered to be in the best interest of Essex County, and to waive any technical or formal defect in

873-3332, or on the amount of the bid or a Bid Bond, in a form ac- Countys website at ceptable to the Essex www.co.essex.ny.us.

Each proposal must be County Attorney.

Attention of the bidders accompanied by either a www.timesofti.com is particularly called to Certified Check payable the requirements as to to Essex County Treathe conditions of em- surer in the amount of five percent (5%) of ployment to be observed amount of the bid or a and minimum wage Bid Bond, in a form acrates under the Contract.

Essex County reserves ceptable to the Essex County Attorney. the right to reject any and all bids not consid- A labor and material ered to be in the best in- Payment Bond and a terest of Essex County, Performance Bond in the and to waive any techni- form contained in the cal or formal defect in Contract documents will the bids which is con- be required of the successful Bidder. sidered by Essex County to be merely irregular, Attention of the bidders immaterial, or unsub- is particularly called to the requirements as to stantial.

In addition to bid sheets, the conditions of employment to be observed the bidder shall submit and minimum wage executed non-collusion bid certificates signed by rates under the Contract. the bidder or one of its Essex County reserves officers as required by the right to reject any the General Municipal and all bids not considLaw Sec. 103d. The bid- ered to be in the best inder shall also submit an terest of Essex County, executed certificate of and to waive any technical or formal defect in compliance with the Iran the bids which is conDivestment Act signed by the bidder or one of sidered by Essex County to be merely irregular, its officers as required by the General Municipal immaterial, or unsubstantial.

Law Sec. 103g.

A Contract awarded pur- In addition to bid sheets, suant to this notice shall the bidder shall submit be subject to the provi- executed non-collusion sions of Sections 103-1, bid certificates signed by 103-b, 103-d and 103-g the bidder or one of its of the General Municipal officers as required by the General Municipal Law. Law Sec. 103d. The bidPLEASE TAKE FURTHER der shall also submit an NOTICE that Essex executed certificate of County affirmatively states that in regard to compliance with the Iran Divestment Act signed any contract entered into pursuant to this notice, by the bidder or one of without regard to race, its officers as required color, sex, religion, age, by the General Municipal national origin, disabili- Law Sec. 103g. ty, sexual preference or A Contract awarded purVietnam Era veteran sta- suant to this notice shall tus, disadvantaged and be subject to the proviminority or women- sions of Sections 103-1, owned business enter- 103-b, 103-d and 103-g of the General Municipal prises will be afforded equal opportunity to Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER submit bids in response NOTICE that Essex hereto.

County affirmatively Dated: June 11, 2015 states that in regard to Linda M. Wolf, CPA any contract entered into Purchasing Agent Essex County Govern- pursuant to this notice, without regard to race, ment Center 7551 Court Street PO color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disabiliBox 217 ty, sexual preference or Elizabethtown, New York Vietnam Era veteran sta12932 (518) 873-3332 tus, disadvantaged and TT-06/20/2015-1TCminority or womenowned business enter85697 prises will be afforded equal opportunity to NOTICE TO BIDDERS submit bids in response NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- hereto.

EN, that the Under- Dated: June 15, 2015 signed, on behalf of the Linda M. Wolf, CPA Essex County Board of Purchasing Agent Supervisors, will accept Essex County Governsealed bids at the Office ment Center of the Purchasing Agent 7551 Court Street PO until 2:00 P.M. on July Box 217 10, 2015 for the Roof Elizabethtown, New York Replacement to the Es- 12932 sex County Government (518) 873-3332 Center.

TT-06/20/2015-1TCA pre-bid conference 85868 shall be held on June 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM at OLOWAN, LLC FILED Essex County Govern- ARTICLES OF ORGANIment Center, Elizabeth- ZATION with the Secretown, NY 12932. Bid- tary of State of NY ders shall meet at the (SSNY) on 6/3/15. Office front of the Government location, Essex County.

Center Complex.

All SSNY has been desigcontractors who plan to nated agent of the LLC submit a bid are urged upon whom process to attend. against it may be served The bids shall be opened and mail process to LLC and read aloud on July at 1041 Charlie Hill Rd, 10, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Schroon Lake, NY the Office of the Pur- 12870. Principal address chasing Agent, 7551 is 1041 Charlie Hill Rd, Court Street, Elizabeth- Schroon Lake, NY. Purtown, New York. If addi- pose: any lawful act untional information con- der Section 203 of the cerning the bidding is New York Limited Liabilrequired, please call ity Company Act. (518) 873-3332.

TT-06/20-07/25/2015All bids submitted in re- 6TC-85693 sponse to this notice ESSEX COUNTY shall be marked "SEALED BID GOVERN- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MENT CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT (PHASE The Essex County Board 2)" clearly on the outside of Supervisors intend to submit an application for of the envelope. All bids shall be submitted on the 2015 Program year New York State Commuthe bid sheets included nity Development Block in the package, and no other forms shall be ac- Grant (NYS CDBG) offered by the New York cepted.

Specifications and stan- State Office of Community Renewal (OCR). Apdard proposals for the proximately $41 million proposed work may be of NYS CDBG funds may obtained at the above address, by calling 518- be available for Program Year 2015. At least 70% 873-3332, or on the Countys website at of the NYS CDBG annual allocation can be used to www.co.essex.ny.us.

Each proposal must be fund activities where at accompanied by either a least 51% of the beneficiaries are low and Certified Check payable income. to Essex County Trea- moderate surer in the amount of Available funding is five percent (5%) of aimed for public infrasamount of the bid or a tructure, public facilities Bid Bond, in a form ac- and microenterprise asceptable to the Essex sistance activities for County Attorney. those areas that qualify A labor and material as 51% low and moderPayment Bond and a ate income.

Performance Bond in the Essex County is notifying the public that the form contained in the Contract documents will Board intends to submit

Year 2015. At least 70% of the NYS CDBG annual allocation can be used to fund activities where at least 51% of the beneficiaries are low and moderate income.

Available funding is aimed for public infrastructure, public facilities and microenterprise assistance activities for those areas that qualify as 51% low and moderate income.

Essex County is notifying the public that the Board intends to submit an application for the Senior Nutrition Building, under the Public Facilities category for a maximum award amount of $400,000. Residents can attend the public hearing and identify and comment on the overall needs and priorities of the community, and to allow them to consider the potential benefits and impacts of the NYS CDBG project before the application is submitted.

The public hearing will provide an explanation of the NYS CDBG program and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and make comments.

Written questions or comments are welcome and can be directed to Daniel Palmer, at the address and phone number provided at the end of this Notice.

The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 6th, 2015 at 9:45 AM at the Essex County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Room, 7551 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 and will provide an overview of the CDBG program and an opportunity for public discussion and comments on overall community needs. The Board of Supervisors Room is an accessible facility; other accommodations for persons with disabilities may be made upon advance notice.

Written questions or comments may be sent to: Daniel Palmer, County Manager Essex County Government Center POB 217, 7551 Court Street Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Phone: 518-873-3333 Fax: 518-873-3339 TT-06/20/2015-1TC85627 TIME WARNER CABLES AGREEMENTS WITH PROGRAMMERS AND BROADCASTERS to carry their services and stations routinely expire from time to time. We are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, but in order to comply with applicable regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required to cease carriage of one or more of these services/stations in the near future where these services are offered: WFNY-CA, WRNN, WCAX SD&HD, WCAX DT2, WKTV SD&HD, WKTV DT2, GMA Life TV, GMA Pinoy, GolTV SD&HD, NBC SportsNet SD&HD, Cinemax SD&HD, Cinemax West, Cinemax On Demand, 5 Star Max SD&HD, ActionMax SD&HD, ActionMax West, MaxLatino SD&HD, MoreMax SD&HD, MoreMax West, MovieMax SD&HD, OuterMax SD&HD, ThrillerMax SD&HD, ThrillerMax West, HBO SD&HD, HBO West, HBO On Demand, HBO 2 SD&HD, HBO 2 West, HBO Comedy SD&HD, HBO Comedy West, HBO Family SD&HD, HBO Family West, HBO Latino SD&HD, HBO Latino West, HBO Signature SD&HD, HBO Signature West, HBO Zone SD&HD, HBO Zone West, Outdoor Channel SD&HD, RFD, YouToo In addition, from time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are scheduled to take place: FORO TV will be added

tract documents may be SD&HD, HBO Family examined free of charge West, HBO Latino at the office of the EngiSD&HD, HBO Latino West, HBO Signature neer. A complete set of SD&HD, HBO Signature the contract documents Inc. may bePublications, obtained from West, HBOPublished Zone by Denton SD&HD, HBO Zone the Office of the EngiWest, Outdoor Channel neer: Architecture, EngiSD&HD, RFD, YouToo neering, and Land SurIn addition, from time to veying Northeast, PLLC time we make certain (AES Northeast), 10-12 changes in the services City Hall Place, Plattsthat we offer in order to burgh, New York 12901, Only better serve our cus- (518-561-1598). tomers. The following electronic contract docchanges are scheduled uments are available for to take place: this project. Compact FORO TV will be added Disc Bidding Documents to TV en Espanol on or for a Stipulated Price about June 30, 2015 Single Prime contract Time Warner Cable may may be obtained from cease carriage of TWC the office of the EngiMovie Pass On Demand neer upon receipt of a on or around July 1, $25 non-refundable pro2015. Please note that cessing fee.

Disney Family Movies The Contract Documents will still be available may be examined at the through Disney Family following locations: Architecture, EngineerMovies On Demand on channel 267. ing, and Land Surveying We will be providing you Northeast, PLLC these notifications (AES Northeast, PLLC) whenever there is a 10-12 City Hall Place change in channel or Plattsburgh, New York programming service. 12901 You can also check our info@aesnortheast.com division website at (518) 561-1598 Eastern Contractors AsWWW.TWC.COM if you would like more updated sociation, Inc. information.

Albany, New York TT-06/20/2015-1TCjudyp@ecainc.org McGraw-Hill Construc85679 tion/Dodge Reports TOWN OF SCHROON- una_taylor@mcgrawSPECIAL TOWN BOARD hill.com MEETING JULY 1, 2015 CDC News AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE plans@cdcnews.com FIREHOUSE TO DIS- Reed Construction Data CUSS 4TH OF JULY docprocessing@reedEVENT business.com Minority Contractors AsTOWN OF TICONDERO- sociation of Central New GA York HURRICANE IRENE Phone: (315) 575-1523 DAMAGE ffearrmitch@gmail.com CHILSON WATER MAIN Bids shall be submitted REPLACEMENT to Ms. Tonya ThompAES PROJECT NO. 3997 son, Town Clerk, (from DOCUMENT 001116 8:00 to 4:00; Monday INVITATION TO BID through Friday) in sealed envelopes with the name Project: Hurricane Irene and address of the BidDamage der clearly marked on Chilson Water Main Re- the face of the envelope. placement In addition to Bid Forms, AES Project No. 3997 the Bidder shall submit an executed Certification Owner: Town of Ticon- of Compliance with the deroga Iran Divestment Act 132 Montcalm Street, signed by the bidder or PO Box 471 one of its officers as reTiconderoga, NY 12883 quired by the General Municipal Law Sec. Engineer: AES North- 103g. east, PLLC It is the policy of the 10-12 City Hall Place Owner to encourage disPlattsburgh, NY 12901 advantaged business enterprises, including miThe Town Board of the nority and women busiTown of Ticonderoga, ness participation in this New York will receive project by contractors, sealed bids until 10:00 subcontractors and supa.m. Tuesday, July 28, pliers, and all bidders 2015 to complete relo- are expected to coopercation of the Chilson ate in implementing this Water Main. The project policy. includes the following Bids shall be submitted major components: The on the provided forms in installation of replace- accordance with the Inment water pipe, gate structions to Bidders. valves, fire hydrants, Each Bid must be acand other appurte- companied by a security nances, access driveway deposit in the amount of construction, pavement 5% of the Bid and subrepairs, miscellaneous ject to the conditions site improvements, and provided in the Instrucrestoration. The project tion to Bidders. A noncommences at the Town collusive certificate is inof Ticonderogas Chilson cluded with the Bid Reservoir on Old Chilson Form and must accomRoad and terminates on pany the bid. The sucNYS DOT RT. 74 near cessful Bidder shall be Lead Hill Road located in required to furnish a Ticonderoga, New York.

100% Performance The project will be bid Bond and a 100% Payand awarded with one ment Bond. No Bidder (1) Prime Contract: may withdraw a bid General Construction within forty-five (45) cal(GC). The bids will be endar days after opening publicly opened and thereof. read aloud at 10 a.m. on The Owner reserves the Tuesday, 28th day of right to waive any inforJuly 2015, at the Town malities in the bid or to of Ticonderoga Town reject any and all bids.

Hall, 132 Montcalm Ms. Tonya Thompson, Street, Ticonderoga, NY Town Clerk 12883. A Bidders con- TT-06/20/2015-1TCference is scheduled for 85869 Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. on the 14th day of July, 2015 at the location of the Town Office, 132 Montcalm Street, TiconTO MAKE deroga, New York.

The required project substantial completion date is one hundred fifty (150) calendar days after the date of Notice to Proceed and as further Place a defined in the Agreeclassified ment. Bidding and conad! tract documents may be It’s easy and examined free of charge will make at the office of the Engiyou money! neer. A complete set of the contract documents may be obtained from the Office of the Engineer: Architecture, Engineering, and Land Surveying Northeast, PLLC (AES Northeast), 10-12 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, New York 12901, (518-561-1598).

Only electronic contract documents are available for this project. Compact Disc Bidding Documents

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