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Optimism is our fuel

Annual Ag expo, rides, events to begin Aug. 10

Thoughts from behind the pressline

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New tech for Wildcats School gets new equipment

LocalÊ lawmakers,Ê residentsÊ eagerÊ forÊ solutionÊ toÊ broadbandÊ woes State: Expect movement on the New NY Broadband Program within weeks

By Pete DeMola

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CHESTERFIELD — A narrow road runs parallel to the Adirondack Northway near Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain, the severe-looking peak located just south of Chesterfield.

Dotted with pockets of homes and a summer camp, the road gives way to a series of arteries that snake between towering pines before eventually leading to Auger Lake.

The site, about 22 miles south of Plattsburgh, is remarkable

in both its beauty and frustration.

For the past five years, Robin Gucker has been fighting an uphill battle: securing a steady internet connection.

She estimates the cluster of parcels has “poor or no service 90 percent of the time” through the provider, Frontier Communications, who offers DSL service through a phone line.

This lack of reliable service, said Nancy Gucker Birdsall, director of the nearby North Country Camps, has caused significant headaches, affecting everything from communicating with parents to the submission of financial invoices.

“There are simply days when we can’t get work done,” Birdsall said.

Technicians have become a steady presence.

But visit after visit, they admit little can be done. The line,

according to Gucker, is “saturated” due to the number of homes and businesses connected to stressed lines.

And perhaps most maddeningly, Gucker and her husband, who runs an excavating business, are still paying full price.

“They are knowingly having us a pay for a service they know is inadequate, or is actually no service at all,” Gucker said.

Birdsall, too, is exasperated at the red tape that accompanies each phone call and site visit.

“Tech support is incompetent, but our local technicians are rock stars,” she said.

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Cycling event coming to Adk’s Hundreds of bicyclists will camp in Ticonderoga’s Bicentennial Park

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and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. to the North Country Travelers band.

The event will also feature basket raffles and a wheelbarrow of cheer.

Library President Sue Nephew said the library needs the money raised by the hoedown.

“This event is held every year to supplement the library’s operating budget, and our goal is to raise a much needed $5,000, which is about 10 percent of the annual library budget,” she said. “This is our premier fundraiser.”

TICONDEROGA – Hundreds of bicyclists will ride into Ticonderoga on Sunday, Aug. 21 and stay overnight in Bicentennial Park.

The visit is part of the Aug. 20 to 27 Cycle Adirondacks tour, and the hope is that while in town they will eat in local restaurants and shop in local stores.

Zoe Smith, of Cycle Adirondacks, is also the Wildlife Conservation Society director.

“It’s an opportunity to bring hundreds of people from throughout the country to the Adirondacks,” Smith said. “Ticonderoga is our second night on the tour, coming here from Lake Luzerne.”

She came to a recent Ticonderoga Town Council meeting to brief town officials on the event.

They’ll have musical entertainment for the riders every night on the trip, Smith said, and everyone is welcome to come to the park to experience it as well.

“The riders will camp on the field by the park,” she said.

“We encourage the public to come out and enjoy it. The riders can learn about this wonderful place.”

Smith said the group should arrive in Ticonderoga around noon that Sunday.

“We want to give our riders the best experience,” Smith

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Hillbilly Hoedown returns

Mineville VFW will host a shindig for Sherman Library

By Lohr McKinstry

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MINEVILLE — An old-fashioned back hills hootenanny will help buy books for the Sherman Free Library of Port Henry.

Tattered britches, flannel shirts and straw hats are optional, organizers said.

There won’t be moonshine to con-

sume, but there will be lively folk dancing.

The 2nd annual Hillbilly Hoedown is from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Mineville Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

Doors will open at 5 p.m., and appetizers will be served until 6 p.m.

At 6 p.m., a buffet dinner with a roast pig, potatoes, rolls, baked beans, cole slaw, corn, and dessert will be served.

Take-outs will be available at 5:30 p.m.

After the dinner, there will be music

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Colorful garden created for Ticonderoga park lohr@suncommunitynews.com

TICONDEROGA – Visitors to Ticonderoga’s Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park can experience the colorful new pollinator’s garden at the entrance.

The garden was revamped recently by the Carillon Garden Club, member Joyce Cooper said.

“This is a labor of love,” she said. “It looks great. The Garden Club took it on as a project to make it better.”

The entrance was originally just landscaping at the park, she said.

But, using an International Paper Foundation grant of $2,000, the club members went to work.

“We applied for the grant to make it a pollinator’s garden,” Cooper said. “It’s finally finished.”

The club added many colorful native flowers to the garden.

Cooper said the garden was originally a field of lilies and other flowers planted by the late Andrew Powvorznik, a town councilman, and the late Theresa Lonergan, a community volunteer.

“They did a great job, but it hadn’t been taken care of,” she said.

Besides club members, a Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility work crew, the Ticonderoga Town Highway Department, Town Sewer and Water Department, the Town Beautification Committee, and volunteer Gerry Cooper all worked on the garden.

She said bees visit the garden, but not many butterflies.

They chose to create a pollinator’s garden, she said, because more than 50 percent of honeybee colonies in the U.S. have died because of habitat loss.

Butterflies are declining for the same reason, so they chose brightly colored plants that butterflies like.

The decline of pollinators is an environmental crisis that can be fixed, she said, if gardeners act soon.

The Garden Club has been hearing from those who use the park how much they like the revamped garden, Cooper said.

“People are very happy with this,” she concluded.

ABOVE: Carillion Garden Club member Joyce Cooper looks over some of the new flowers in the pollinator’s garden at Bicentennial Park in Ticonderoga.

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Wine and Swine at the farm to benefit PRIDE

By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA – To fund its Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, PRIDE is holding a Wine and Swine fundraiser.

The 2nd annual pig roast starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 in the barn at the Bell and Whistle Farm of Ticonderoga.

The cost of the event is $75 per couple or $40 a person. Tickets are available at the PRIDE office at 111 Montcalm St.; or call 585-6333 or email mrapple@prideofticonderoga for ticket information.

Music will be provided by Brad Peria, Terrina Russell-Cook and Jim Hock. Barbecue Chef Sherrie Burleigh will prepare the roast.

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund was started by PRIDE to assist low income, single family homeowners with small, emergency home repairs in Ticonderoga, Hague and Putnam.

“The number of families in need continues to grow,” PRIDE Program Assistant Mariann Rapple said. “We try our best to meet the needs of the community with government grants, but those awards take time and when you have frozen pipes, no heat or your roof is collapsing, you can’t wait. This Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund allows us to help people out without delay.”

She said last winter they were able to thaw frozen pipes and repair broken heating systems, roofs and windows for many people.

PRIDE of Ticonderoga applies for state and federal grants to help make major repairs and improvements on area homes and businesses, Rapple said.

“These grants often take months before coming to fruition, and therefore the need for an emergency fund was evident,” she said.

The Emergency Home Repair fund helps low income seniors and families with emergency repairs up to $500.

Last year’s Wine and Swine event raised $5,500 for the program.

The event is being co-hosted by Chattie VanWert and Art Hatfield of Bell and Whistle Farm, 1368 Lower Road, Ticonderoga.

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Ticonderoga’s Farmers’ Market in full swing New farms, bands, art at the Ti Farmers’ Market in August

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TICONDEROGA – New vendors and new entertainment are coming to the Ticonderoga Farmers’ Market this month.

This is peak season for fruits and vegetables, and farmers have an increased bounty of products to offer, said Market Adviser June Curtis.

“When consumers buy directly from farmers, dollars spent stay in the community,” Curtis said. “Our Farmers’ Market has grown into a wholly distinctive community experience.

Neighbor meets neighbor there, and friends congregate at the market. Personal connections like those create mutual benefits for local farmers and shoppers, and our communities.”

The Ticonderoga Farmers’ Market is in full swing on Saturdays at 1114 Wicker St., near the Walmart entrance, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market offers seasonal, locally produced, freshly-harvested fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, maple syrup, breads, baked goods, honey, and a variety of hand-crafted products.

Returning in August is Bryan Briscoe of Bucksberry Farm, who grows specialty greens.

He’ll be joining the premier complement of farms: Willow Wood Farm, Harrington Gardens, Drinkwine Produce, Daughters 5 Farmstand, Flacks Country Treasures, Rocks n’ Roses and Mountain Weavers with their unique products and heirloom varieties.

Market Manager Carol Wood Ramundo has invited children to visit the market on Aug. 13 to participate in the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership’s downtown street art project.

“Come on down and help us paint our pallet,” Ramundo said. “Our concept will feature an apple tree with not only apples, but birds, bees, butterflies, bugs and more. We’ll draw, stencil and paint, allowing our imaginations to lead us to our final design.

“I’m excited about the project and I know we’ll have great fun.”

The completed pallet will be on display at the Farmers Market during the summer and early fall, then auctioned in October to benefit the partnership for downtown improvements.

A new band will play at the market in August.

“Nothing pleases me more than presenting music at our market,” said Curtis. “I’m especially happy to announce that Just Passin Thru will perform for us on Saturday, Aug. 13.”

Just Passin’ Thru band members hail from New York and Vermont, and do songs from both Old Country and Bluegrass genres, with some ballads, gospel, and stage humor in the mix.

“They enjoy playing and singing together, and it shows,” Curtis said.

The band consists of Jim Bevins, Tary Jesmonth, Albert Queen and Brenda Brill Vitek.

Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Courtright said he’s pleased with the Farmers’ Market’s growth in size and stature.

“Farmers markets are becoming centerpieces of economic and community activities across our nation,” Courtright said. “Our market here for the Ticonderoga area mirrors that paradigm, connecting farmer to consumer, advocating for healthy living, and becoming a vibrant community space.

“When food is produced and sold regionally, money spent stays in the local economy, leading to economic development,” he continued. “The benefits of having a farmers’ market are felt throughout the community.”

Winners of annual Ti talent show announced TICONDEROGA —The Ticonderoga Festival Guild held its annual Ticonderoga Talent Show on July 26.

Jaden Buckner, a summer resident of Hague, won an award for “Best All-Around Performance.”

Roberta Whitley of Ticonderoga won “Best Vocal.”

The award for “Best Dance” went to Jennifer Raymond, Paula Norton, Emily Harmon, Katie Shelmidine, and Alex Lashway of Crown Point’s Center Stage Dance. For more information, visit tfguild.wordpress.com.

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OPINIONS

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Optimism is our fuel

ow that we’ve put the two political party conventions behind us, we’ll get set for the onslaught of political bashing that comes with every election cycle.

Our nation’s polarization was most apparent during the primary season and pretty much straight through the conventions, as both sides did their best to put a positive spin on the past and future vision for the country.

Unfortunately, the American electorate would appear to be less connected to either candidate, as both bring a certain level of uncertainty with them…...

And that may be exactly what the nation needs.

Elections tend to be about optimistic alternatives.

While we live in the present our hopes and dreams are fueled by an optimistic future. Optimism, like sunlight, creates growth.

It’s this very sense of American optimism that attracts so many to our shores. It’s the one intangible asset that we as Americans sometimes take for granted. Our past is full of failures but out of most of those failures, history confirms, through our perseverance we’ve grown from the experience and found a constructive way to use the failure to right the ship.

The bottom line to optimism is the opportunity that each citizen must recognize that it’s within their reach to be and accomplish anything they choose.

So with an eye on the only two viable choices available for leading our nation and most likely shaping the Supreme Court into the future, we now have less than 100 days to do our homework, look past the party spin, and find a way to discover the truth behind each candidate and their vision.

If optimism is to flourish in our future we must invest more in this election than perhaps any election in recent history. Since the choices are less than perfect, in the opinion of many of our countryman, we can’t afford to stay home nor let others dictate our future.

Our forefathers understood what they were fighting for and we must never allow that fiery, independent spirit to be extinguished. As we’ve benefited from the generations that came before us, we too must honor the commitment to liberty that we owe to those who come long after us. Our lineage is their inheritance and the union we secure in the upcoming election may preserve the promise and the optimism they are depending on us to provide for generations to come.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Go to the Essex County Fair - you’ll thank us for it The 168th Essex County Fair rolls into Westport on Aug. 10

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ou should go. Here’s why: Economic boost. While no longer the premier social event of yore, a carnival pitching stakes in the center of town is a big deal for this rural community, especially local merchants. The four-day event is an economic multiplier, from folks stopping at restaurants for chow to checking out that boutique you’ve always driven by, but never made time for. Much has been said about keeping your dollars in the community by buying local. Attending the fair is one way to prove it.

Teaching kids values. 4-H continues to play a huge, if underappreciated, role in youth development within the region, infusing kids with skills like independence, critical thinking, leadership and good old-fashioned practical knowledge… like how to identify poison plants and invasive species, for instance, or how to raise a prize-winning pig. Support these lil’ genius in their quest to “make the best better” by taking a cruise through Floral Hall. And hey, you might even learn something.

It’s a bargain. The tranquil scenery is why most of us stick around the Adirondacks. But it also makes even the most pedestrian tasks outsized efforts that eat up half of the day — and our wallets. Take dinner and a movie, for instance. After you gas up your car, drive to Plattsburgh and buy your kids snacks and tickets, you’ve got $100 bill invested. For most of us, that’s just not affordable. A trip to the fair will cost you half of that, and with the $12 admission that includes rides, it’s a tough bargain to ignore.

Community spirit. Call us old-fashioned, but we like the trappings of an old-timey county fair where civic pillars and politicians mingle cheek-by-jowl with us regular folk. Together, we watch cars crash into each other at the demolition derby, scarf down one those classic Bacon Burgers, or just stroll the grounds on a mid-summer’s day. In an era when the local population is becoming more stratified, this egalitarian festival helps us remember that we’re not so much different, after all. And, as one elected official recently said to us, “It’s the fair — everyone goes to the fair.” We like that sentiment.

Entertainment value. County fairs are a feast for the eyes. While the days of three-ring circus sideshows seem to be waning, the novelty of dagger-throwing cowboys, acrobats, hypnotists and other roaming entertainers are all still real… and a treasured part of this country’s collective fabric. In a time when

so many of us are glued to our smartphones and other devices, this organic attack on the senses is a real treat that not only offers a sharp departure from our usual amusements, but one that tethers us to our country’s rich history, as well.

But above all these soaring sentiments, what the Essex County Fair really comes down to is that dozens of people invested a significant amount of time, money and manpower to organize, promote and operate a long-running tradition that ultimately amounts to a community service.

In this area in which everyone feels as if they’re entitled to something, these selfless ideals seems like values that are quickly becoming lost.

They believe in the fair, and we believe in it. We support them, and we think you should, too.

The Essex County Fair runs from Aug. 10 to 14 at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport.

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ThanksÊ toÊ everyoneÊ whoÊ savedÊ Tristen To the Editor: It was the last day of school and a short bicycle ride nearly turned into our worst nightmare!

Our granddaughter, Tristen Benway, was riding her bicycle down a hill on School St. in the Town of Essex and after cresting the hill, things went terribly wrong.

Descending down the hill, Tristen lost control and flipped her bike. She received a severe puncture-like wound to her abdomen that missed all vital organs. The additional injuries were two fractured wrists, road rash to the right leg, and a head injury.

We want all parents to know had she not been wearing her helmet, this would have been a “very tragic” accident.

A special thanks goes out to: Willsboro – Essex EMS (Craig Jackson, Shai Walker, Frank Wells, James Provost) for the initial treatment and transport - your town is very fortunate.

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The UVM/CVPH Trauma Team (Dr. Charles Everly, RN - Emmalee Colby, RN – Stacie Ashline, RN – Joanna Goldfarb); the radiology department; the surgical team (Dr. Elena Boland/Surgeon, William Staub – RPA-C / Surgical Asst., Aimee Cross - RN); anesthesiologist Dr. Eberle; orthopedic consultant Dr. C. Philip Volk; the pediatric ward (Dr. Melissa Meyers, and staff ); EMT of CVPH Transport; UVMC/Fletcher Allen Children’s Hospital Staff and Physical/Occupational Therapy Team.

We apologize if anyone was missed. Additional thanks to: Willsboro – Essex EMS and the Essex Fire Department for the help you provided during Tristen’s recovery. There are no words that can express our gratitude for everything you’ve done.

And Taylor, for the courage and care that you provided being brave and carefully walking Tristen home versus leaving her behind, for this we are very proud of you.

A heartfelt thanks, Larry and Patty Bashaw Lewis, NY

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

NaziÊ propagandistÊ GoebbelsÊ wouldÊ haveÊ beenÊ proudÊ of Ê Trump To the Editor: Joseph Goebbels was appointed Reich Minister of Propaganda on March 13, 1933. Goebbels proved to be an expert in his mastery of the dark art of propaganda. Goebbels had no formal training in any aspect of propaganda.

However, he did seem to fulfill what Adolf Hitler wrote in “Mein Kampf ” with regards to the truth: if you are going to tell a lie, tell a big one and if you tell if often enough, people will begin to believe it.

Josef Goebbels would have been proud of Donald Trump.

Joe DeMarco Jay

DissolveÊ theÊ VillageÊ of Ê PortÊ Henry!

To the Editor: Are the people of the Village of Port Henry that naive to think that they can survive without the help of the Town of Moriah?

I pay approximately $900 in property taxes in addition to water and sewer. Tell me how I would not be saving by doing away with village taxes and one level of government. It’s just common sense.

Where does grant money come from? Taxpayers are correct. It is great that people want to open up businesses, but it should not be on my dime.

Once again, people will complain that they are struggling now. You have no one to blame if you vote to keep the Village.

In other towns where the villages have dissolved, there have been tax savings.

Vote yes to dissolve one less tax, and for one stronger town.

Steven J. Mitchell Port Henry

COMMENTARY you for the privilege and honor to celebrate with you. The stories you have shared with me about your journey with cancer, absolutely inspires and fuels me to make a difference!

Ursula Thompson Ticonderoga

RefrainÊ fromÊ thriftÊ donationsÊ thatÊ haveÊ Ô outlivedÊ theirÊ usefulnessÕ To the Editor: The First United Methodist Church Thrift Shop has served the community for many years. It offers clothing and household items at very reasonable prices. It could not exist without the wonderful donations from the community. It is staffed by volunteers who sort these items on Monday and Thursday mornings, and who work when the shop is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

We have an outside donation box to receive clothing and small items after hours. Many times, items are left outside the donation box and are then subject to the weather. While most items are sale-able, we unfortunately receive many items that have outlived their usefulness, and no one would want.

It is then up to the volunteers to dispose of these items.

We are asking the community to please contact us when they have donations that don’t fit in, or shouldn’t be left outside the box, or have multiple items that would overwhelm our volunteers. We will then arrange a time to receive your donations. You can contact the thrift shop at 585-2242, or the church office at 585-7995.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Pastor Scott Tyler Ticonderoga

ChampÊ DayÊ aÊ success To the Editor: Many thanks to all who made Champ Day 2016 a success: Ronnie Cunningham for chairing the event and doing an excellent job, George Maffey for organizing the Boat Club Rendezvous and for surprising everyone with “Champ” gliding along out in the Lake.

Thanks to Paul Reese for conducting the Sail Boat Race, Tim Bryant who led the Children’s Cardboard Boat Race, Rene Anderson and Sandra Lovell for their work on the Children’s Games, Jackie Viestenz and Janelle Jurkiewicz for managing the vendors, Gail Baker who ran the Chamber table, Andrea Anesi and Kyle Miller for obtaining and showing “The Champ Episode” and doing our poster, Linda Smyth and Rebecca Anderson-Manley for painting Champ with many children.

We’d also like to thank Linda Smyth for the beautiful Champ Sign, the Port Henry DPW for preparing the area for the event, for Ed Roberts and Building and Grounds crew for bringing Champ to the Beach and helping with set-up and Essex County Transportation for furnishing the Shuttle Service.

A special thanks to The Press Republican, Sun Community News and The Port Henry Fact Finder for reporting our event.

Finally, a very special thanks to our sponsors: Bryant’s Lumber, Decker’s Flats, Glens Falls National Bank, Penelope the Clown, Salerno & Sons, Stewart’s and Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union.

Catherine Sprague President of Moriah Chamber of Commerce Moriah

CelebratingÊ Ô kickingÊ cancerÊ outÊ of Ê ourÊ livesÕ To the Editor: Five years ago, I was honored when asked to become part of the Relay For Life of Crown Point. I took the role as the coordinator of the Survivor’s Tent. I’d like to share a part of why I became passionately involved in this event and what we do to honor our survivors and caregivers.

I was blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of my mother’s and aunt’s cancer journey. I learned and saw what true warriors looked like.

I saw their pain, their fear and their determination to live. They never wanted pity, just prayers and support through their journey. It made me want to help others.

I wanted to listen to stories that needed to be heard. I wanted to give support and comfort to those who could use it. I wanted to find a way to help cancer survivors celebrate kicking cancer out of their lives.

The Relay for Life helps me achieve these goals.

The start of our relay begins by the survivors lining up and walking the first lap, then their caregivers join them for the second lap, proceeded by our relay teams. Survivors are given a medallion and a t-shirt. We have appetizers, cake, cookies, and drinks to enjoy. There are donated gift baskets that are raffled off to our survivors and the caregivers.

It is an incredible day!

If you are a survivor or caregiver and would like to participate in the Relay for Life of Crown Point, please sign up on our website relayforlife. org/crownpointny.

The relay will be held on Aug. 20 from noon to midnight at the Crown Point Veterans Memorial Park.

To the survivors and caregivers that have participated in the past, thank

Pictured on board the Hornblower in Niagara Falls: John Wright, James Burke, Kohl Tucker, Lance Shaner, Jermy Fuller, Virginia Morse, Hailee Hearburg, Sierra Stacy, Willa Shakeshaft, Clayten Spaulding, Savannah Smith. Not in picture: Scott Hearburg and Kari Trudeau.

CanadaÊ tripÊ aÊ success To the Editor: Ms. Kari Trudeau and Ms. Virginia Morse led a group of local teens and adults on an 8-day trip of Canada to begin their summers this year. The trip had formerly been the France trip but, due to various reasons, the trip was transferred to Canada. The 8-day tour through Explorica by Keating was private, highly customized, and activity packed. The trip was a wonderful introduction to Canadian culture and history. Before the trip, the teens commented that they did not think that Canada would be so different from the states, but discovered that Canada is its own unique country. Most of the group would like to go back to Canada to experience more of the country.

The group spent time in Québec City, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Niagara Falls, noticing the differences between the Québécois and Ontario cultures. The group appreciated the European feel of both Québec City and Montréal. They quickly became aware that French is spoken in Québec and is prevalent in Ontario. The more modern parts of the cities still had a certain bygone era charm allowing the group to go back in time.

The tour in Québec City included talks and activities about the history, linking that of Québec City to that of Ticonderoga, a ghost walk, visiting Notre-Dame-de-Québec and going through the only Holy Door outside of Europe. The group travelled north to a woodworking artisan, the île d’Orléans, and the Montmorency Falls. In Old Montréal, the group explored the first settlement of Montréal at Pointe-à-Callière, an archeology museum. They also explored Montréal and spent time in the underground city. The group completed a Mission to Mars at the Cosmodome, ascended the Olympic Tower, and visited St. Joseph’s Oratory for a lovely sunset over the city after a fun-filled dinner with pirates.

The group had the opportunity to witness Canadians’ fierce pride in their country while taking part in Canada’s Independence Day in the capitol of Ontario. After a picturesque 2-hour bicycle ride around the Rideau Canal, the group travelled to Toronto where they commented on the modernity of a city with so many skyscrapers. The group ascended the CN Tower, 1,300 feet in height, to look down upon Toronto. The last day of the tour was spent in Niagara Falls, cruising into the falls and walking above them, as well as checking out the Las Vegas-like strip.

Kari Trudeau, French Teacher Ticonderoga High School

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House Legislation Author: Proposed bill would refuel the economy Michael James Barton Columnist

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he U.S. economy created a paltry 38,000 jobs in May -- a mere quarter the number economists predicted. Fortunately, the House of Representatives just approved a legislative amendment that could pick up the slack.

The provision, attached to a comprehensive energy bill, streamlines the regulatory approval channels for new natural gas pipelines and export terminals. While America is in the midst of a historic gas production boon, the infrastructure required to transport and sell that energy hasn’t kept pace.

The House’s common sense provision would help close that gap. Energy producers could finally build necessary infrastructure. The economic benefits would be profound.

Thanks to new technologies like hydraulic fracturing, U.S. energy developers have tapped into previously unreachable gas reserves. Domestic production has jumped 50 percent over the last decade and is on pace to grow another 50 percent in the coming decades.

This rapid expansion has already worked wonders for an economy mired in near zero growth for eight years. Natural gas production increases have created high-quality jobs, fueled billions in growth, and provided businesses with cheap energy.

There’s now so much gas, in fact, that domestic supply outstrips domestic demand. Americans will only consume about a quarter of the gas produced over the near future.

Foreign markets are eager to buy the excess. And new foreign sales would generate new jobs right here at home.

But there’s not enough infrastructure to enable this exchange because of regulatory uncertainty.

Regulatory delays have slowed pipeline construction. The total miles of domestic gas pipelines actually fell two percent between 2009 and 2015. This spring, the Texas firm Kinder Morgan surrendered to the regulatory bureaucracy and shuttered a $3 billion pipeline project in New England. The much-hyped “Constitution” pipeline connecting Pennsylvania gas production sites to New York consumers has been similarly smothered to death in government approval channels.

Worse still, when the gas does eventually get to the coasts, there aren’t enough terminals to actually sell it abroad.

The House’s energy amendment attacks these problems. It requires the Department of Energy to expedite the permitting process for new pipelines and to speed up its evaluations of new terminal applications. In other words, do their job and justify their decisions.

These reforms would transform the economy. Passing the House’s natural gas amendment into law is a clear win-win. Lawmakers should ensure it’s in a bill that lands on the President’s desk.

Michael James Barton is the Founder of Hyatt Solutions and speaks around the country on energy and energy security matters.

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Street Art hits Ticonderoga with colorful pallets

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‘Summer A-Fair’ fundraiser returns Annual Summer A-Fair white elephant and bake sale slated for Aug. 16 TICONDEROGA — The Ticonderoga Historical Society will host their annual Summer A-Fair White Elephant and Bake Sale on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event has become a popular fundraiser to support the programs, activities and maintenance of the Hancock House.

A wide assortment of home-made baked goods will be available for purchase. Buyers are encouraged to arrive early,

as these items sell out quickly.

In addition to the white elephant tent, new books and items from the gift shop will also be on sale. Several local arts and crafts vendors will also be on hand, selling unique handcrafted items.

This event is the kick-off for a full day of programs and activities taking place at the Hancock House. The event will feature military reenactors and encampments, a firing demonstration, several programs of historical interest, and an evening concert of Celtic music featuring Hair of the Dog and the Loose Monkey Band.

The day’s events, as well as admission to the Hancock House, are open to the public free of charge. Tickets for the evening concert are available for $10 each, children under 12 are free.

For more information, call the Historical Society at 5857868.

TICONDEROGA – The latest Ticonderoga Street Art Project, “Adirondack Pallets,” is being displayed along Montcalm Street in the town’s business district.

This is the sixth year for the Street Art project, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Matthew Courtright said.

“Soldiers were the first year,” he said. “That went really well.

The purpose is to get art on the street, and it collects funds for the Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership when the art is auctioned.

“It’s a dual purpose.”

Monies raised by the auction are used for improvements in the downtown business district.

The auction will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at Eddie’s Restaurant in Ticonderoga.

“The auction is later this year,”Courtright said, “so the art is out there longer.”

A Chamber After Business Mixer will be held at Eddie’s before the auction, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Chamber administrative assistant Kaylene Ross has distributed the unfinished pallets, and many have been painted and decorated and placed on the sidewalks downtown.

“Most are done now,” she said. “We had 21 entries.”

The businesses and organizations painting the artwork are: the Chamber of Commerce, Farmers’ Market, Heritage Museum, Optics of Ticonderoga, PRIDE of Ticonderoga, Northern Lake George Paddle, Libby’s Bakery Cafe, Bridge Point Communications, Crown Point Telephone Co., Trendy Threads Boutique, Community Bank, Best Western Plus (2), Country Florist, J. Bodette’s BBQ, Denton Publications, Burleigh Lunch, Black Watch Memorial Library, Glens Falls National Bank, and Montcalm Liquors.

“Some are simple, some are beautiful scenes, others are furniture — it’s a spectrum of things,” Courtright said.

“I urge people to walk around the downtown and take a look at them.”

The auction has been well-attended in past years, Street Art Project and Auction Chair Katy Rasmus said.

“The auction of these unique pallets promises to be a funfilled evening,” she said. “The enthusiasm and support can be contagious for the entire community.”

Burleigh Lunch employee Kelly Woods straightens the Street Art pallet her business painted. Twenty-one will soon be displayed in downtown Ticonderoga.

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Ti officials warn: Junky properties must go

By Lohr McKinstry

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TICONDEROGA — Elected officials here say cleaning up rundown properties is a priority.

The Ticonderoga Town Council is pressing legal action against four properties that have not been cleaned up despite repeated visits by Town Code Enforcement Officer William Ball.

Another 22 parcels that were served violations since Jan. 1 have been cleaned up, Ball told council members at their last meeting.

A dozen were cited for unmowed lawns, and those have also been corrected, he said.

The four properties not cleaned up will be issued appearance tickets to Ticonderoga Town Court by Ball. If that doesn’t result in action, the town will then clean up the sites and put the cost

on the property tax bill.

Town Attorney Matt Fuller said the board could adopt a resolution that if they are not cleaned up by a certain date, then the town will do the clean up.

Town Public Safety Committee member Ross Kelly told council the violations are serious.

“We’re taking about grass that hasn’t been mowed this year, bags of garbage, collapsing structures,” Kelly said. “We need action.”

Councilman Fred Hunsdon Sr. said efforts to get properties cleaned up are working.

“They’re (code officers) doing a good job,” Hunsdon said. “It takes four hours (of paperwork) for one violation.”

The town council voted 5-0 to clean up the lot at 8 Schuyler St., the first of the four properties, if a court appearance doesn’t result in compliance.

Kelly said that could serve as a warning to owners of the other properties.

The council voted to create a budget for prosecution and cleanup of property code violations, using $10,000 from the general fund.

Adirondack Mountain Seasonal Care of Ticonderoga will be hired to do property cleanup at $85 hour.

The vote on setting a budget and transferring funds was 4-1 on both, with Councilman Wayne Taylor voting nay.

The vote on hiring a cleanup firm was 5-0.

Taylor said he had concerns about creating a dedicated cleanup fund.

“I don’t understand why the town has to get involved with cleaning up private property,” Taylor said. “We’d be better served expediting the (Essex) county taking them (for unpaid back taxes).”

“If we wait, the problem is only going to be larger and larger,” Councilwoman Chattie Van Wert said.

“The idea is to get people to be mindful to keep their properties in a certain condition,” Town Supervisor Joseph Giordano said. “We want them to become compliant on their own.”

Keith Dolbeck, a Ticonderoga town justice, spoke against filing citations against property owners.

He said some people don’t have nice properties because they fear their tax assessments will be increased.

Maybe people could get an assessment break for improvements, he said.

“There’s other ways of looking at it,” Dolbeck said. “The more you improve your property, the more you’re going to be assessed.”

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Essex Community Concert Series hosts Vaughn Watson. He has performed all over New York City and at the Annual Festival of Organists in New Jersey.

Admission: $10 per adult, $5 under 13.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

A Tree Without Roots

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amaican leader Marcus Garvey once said that “a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” There are plenty of books, movies and songs about this very issue. Most can agree that it’s important to know — and to remember — where one has come from. We’re lucky in the North Country: there are a wealth of dedicated historical societies and history museums to preserve area history on our behalf. It is in part because of their efforts that we have the ability to simply step inside a building or make a call and achieve a greater understanding of our history and evolution as a community. It’s with the knowledge of our past that we can effectively move forward.

As always, I have a few tips on things to do around the region. This week, I also have a few suggestions on ways to learn more about the area in which we live. Despite what one may think, the history of the North Country is a rich one, and the roots run deep.

The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will host the world premiere of “Heart’s Delight: The Story of William H. Miner” on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The documentary follows the life of William H. Miner, who founded the Chazy Central Rural School, the Physician’s Hospital - now CVPH Medical Center - and the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute.

Tickets cost $6. For more information on the showing, call 846-7121, ext. 115 or visit strandcenter.org.

The Strand will also host “The Dark Show,” a themed exhibit featuring artwork by Louise Patinelli, Dan de Moura, and Jim “Windsop” Newman. The new exhibition will be on view in The Strand Center Gallery from Aug. 5-26. The opening reception is scheduled for Aug. 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information on this event, call 563-1604 or visit strandcenter.org.

The Adirondack History Center Museum in Elizabethtown will open a new exhibit on Aug. 6. The exhibit, titled “Hidden Treasures: Essex County Artists,” is a retrospective of artworks

by Essex county artists dating from the mid-1800s to modern day. All of the pieces have been loaned to the museum from private collections, and most have not been exhibited previously before. The artwork will be on display until Oct. 10. “Hidden Treasures” will be available to view 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $5. For more information, contact the Essex County Historical Society at 873-6466.

On Aug. 13, the Upper Jay Art Center will host a summer fundraiser featuring four awardwinning poets; Chase Twichell, Roger Mitchel, Gregory Orr and Sharon Olds. Readings by the poets will be followed by a night of karaoke hosted by DJs “Howlin’ Howie” and “Jumpin’ Joe”.

A full bar and casual dinner will be provided. Tickets are $50. For more information, contact the Upper Jay Art Center at 946-8315.

Saranac Lake’s Blu Seed Studios will host their ninth annual Summer Breeze Picnic on Aug. 6. The picnic will feature locally-grown food provided by Kate Mountain Farm, games, prizes and more. The event will be hosted by Allison Warner and Rob Davidson. Tickets start at $65.

For more information, call 891-3799.

Presented in partnership with the Summerland Music Society, the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls will host a performance by “Felix and Fanny: The Mendelssohns” on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. The program will feature a number of classical favorites. Admission is free. For more information, contact 792-6508.

The Strand Theater in Schroon Lake will host the independent film “The Night We Met” on Aug. 13-14.

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Artist Kevin Raines will host a free plein-air workshop at the Adirondack Art Association in Essex on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The workshop will focus on developing students’ interpretation of natural surroundings. Students 16 and over are encouraged to register by emailing info@adirondackartassociation.com or calling 518-9638309. For more information, visit the adirondackartassociation.com.

The Adirondack Film Society will screen the world premier of “The Night We Met” on Aug. 13-14 at the Strand Theater in Schroon Lake. The film is an independent feature directed and co-written by Capitol District filmmaker Jon Russell Cring. “The Night We Met” was shot in and around Schroon Lake. Organizers say the movie is about “the kind of unforgettable night shared by two young lovers that we’ve all had or wished we had at least once in our youth.” For more information, visit adirondackfilmsociety.org.

The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in Blue Mountain Lake will host a performance

by Nacre Dance on Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The performance will feature a compelling mix of theater, dance, biography and artistic expression. The dance, titled “Revolutionary,” follows the life of one of the world’s greatest artists, Isadora Duncan. This inspiring story will be brought to life by a top-notch Saratoga dance company through the very dances Duncan was most famous for. Tickets cost $15. For more information, visit adirondackarts.org.

Fort Ticonderoga’s corn maze will open on Aug. 13. The community is invited to share time with family and friends while exploring the unique corn maze designed in the shape of the Fort. Its winding paths will confuse and delight young and old alike. The maze will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Aug. 28. For more information, call 585-2821.

Elizabeth Izzo is the arts and entertainment columnist for Sun Community News. Reach her at Elizabeth@suncommunitynews.com.

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ian losses also reduce the stability of the streambanks, which can further increase erosion and sedimentation to our gravel bottom streams.

It’s time to change our attitudes about the view. If we want to see the river, we need to walk down to the streambank and see it up close, from under a canopy of leaves and cool air shade. The simple fact is that in order to keep trout alive, we need cold, clean water. We can’t make it rain, but we can do conservation practices that help keep the waters cooler.

Roadways need to be planted with salt tolerant trees and shrubs. Streambanks should have willows, red and sugar maples, elms, alders and other plants to stabilize the banks and provide shade and increase energy for invertebrate and fish habitat.

Fly fishing in our region is a big medicine for the economy.

Many businesses survive because of the influx of fishermen coming to our area. To keep the fishing economy strong and the trout population healthy, we need to keep the water clean and cold. Planting trees along our roads is one simple way to do that.

We all need to start working with our local NYS Department of Transportation, local highway departments and landowners to change the way we see the river.

Our regional mission should be to restore and preserve cold water fisheries and one way to do that is to plant trees and shrubs.

It’s time to hide the rivers.

t’s raining as I write this, Monday, Aug. 1. Finally, we are getting a rain event that lasts longer than ten minutes.

We need the rain badly. The farmers need it for their crops and the fish need it to raise the stream levels and cool the waters.

So far our rain gauge says one half inch. Hopefully we will get triple that.

You can believe what you want about global warming. Is it a fact or a hoax? Both sides can argue all they want. All I know is that this spring and summer we have had little rain and hot temperatures. The streams are warming up. June has set records for the warmest temperatures recorded and July was dry and hot.

Anybody who carries a fly rod to a river knows what is happening. As Bob Dylan once said: “it doesn’t take a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” Standing in a luke warm stream in ankle deep water tells the tale. Is this an anomaly for the year or a trend, I don’t know.

As I drive along the rivers to evaluate my favorite hot spots, (they should be called COLD spots) one thing stands out. The road runs along the river and drivers get a wonderful view.

Yes, they can see pictorial views from their cars as they drive through our mountainous landscapes. That is good for tourists, but not for fish.

In my eyes as I drive, I see barren shorelines, hot rocks and a lack of vegetation along those scenic highways. Mile after mile of river roads and streambanks are denuded of trees that supply the vital shade to keep waters cool. Roadways and parking lots that are baking oven hot from the sun, carry warm water runoff. All of this affects stream temperatures.

River frontage landowners chop down trees to get a view of the river from their porch. Those views allow stream temperatures to change.

By increasing the stream temperature, you could decrease trout habitat. The loss of trees and shrubs, riparian corridors and vegetated runoff areas increase thermal pollution. Ripar-

Crown Point to offer aquatic ecology course

Semi-annual ‘bag sale’ returns

Crown Point war encampment planned

CROWN POINT — A free short course on Lake Champlain’s aquatic ecology will be offered Aug. 29-30 at the Crown Point Historic Site.

The class will run from 6-8:30 p.m. on the first evening and from 5:30-9 p.m. the next night at the site’s museum theater.

Participants may attend either or both sessions. A light supper will be served.

Space is limited, so preregistration is requested by Aug. 25. To register, go to uvm.edu/seagrant/fisheries-leadershipinstitute.

TICONDEROGA — The Thrift Shop at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga will hold their semi-annual bag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Aug. 13.

The sale will have all clothing for men, women and children sizes six and up for $3 per bag. The bag will be supplied by the shop.

The shop is staffed entirely by volunteers and benefits the church and its outreach ministries. For more information, call the shop at 585-2242.

CROWN POINT — The Crown Point State Historic Site will host its annual French and Indian War Encampment on Aug. 13-14. The event will feature authentically clad French, British and Native American participants camped among the fort ruins. Guests will be able to interact with the participants portraying various people of Crown Point’s past and have the opportunity to purchase some of the 18th century wares produced and exhibited by artisans and merchants. For more information on the schedule of events, call the Crown Point museum at 597-3666.

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Motorcycle ride honors Ticonderoga veteran The John Ives Memorial Ride will get rolling on Saturday, Aug. 13

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TICONDEROGA – The charity motorcycle ride named for John Ives, a local man who was a Vietnam War veteran, will get underway Saturday, Aug. 13 from the Ticonderoga American Legion Post.

The 110-mile-long John Ives Memorial Ride is in honor of Ives, a Ticonderoga native,who died in November 2014 at the age of 64, and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Michael Rancour, from Ticonderoga

American Legion Post 224, and his wife, Linda, are the organizers of the ride.

Last year’s ride, the first, raised $4,000 toward engraving additional names on the Veterans’ Memorial in Percy Thompson Bicentennial Park in Ticonderoga, with money going to the Ticonderoga American Legion and the Ticonderoga Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters.

The ride is $20 a bike, with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Legion; it leaves at noon, and is back at 5:30 p.m.

The funds collected by this year’s ride will go to the Ticonderoga Elks 1494 Youth Fishing Tournament.

For anyone who can’t attend and wants to contribute, checks may be made out to

the John Ives Memorial Ride and mailed to Rancour, 963 NYS Route 9N (Apt. 1) Ticonderoga, NY 12883.

Linda Rancour said they wanted to do something to honor Ives’ memory.

“He was a vet and a friend of ours,” she said. “Last year was very successful. We had 64 bikes.”

They’re hoping for at least 40 entrants this year, she said.

“We have different stops: Black Bear Restaurant in Pottersville, the Iron Duke Saloon in Minerva, and the Old Mine in Moriah,” she said. “We come back to the legion and have a meal for the bikers.”

Ives died from amyotrophic lateral sclero-

sis, or ALS, the same rare disease that baseball great Lou Gehrig had. The progressive neurodegenerative disorder attacks cells in the brain and spinal cord that are needed to keep muscles moving Mrs. Rancour said the Elks Youth Fishing Tournament is a wonderful event for the area’s young people.

“They are given fishing rods, tackle boxes and tackle, and supplied lunch and there are trophies for several age groups,” she said.

“Any donation that people may give will be a great help.”

She said they’re looking forward to this year’s event.

“People come from all over,” Mrs. Rancour said. “It’s a popular event.”

Diane Dickson, left, receives recipient of the Rotarian of the Year Award and Michael Cherubini, right, receives the Rotary Community Service Award.

Northern Lake George Rotary installs new members SILVER BAY — The Northern Lake George Rotary installed new officers for 2016-2017 at their 20th anniversary changeover breakfast meeting at the Silver Bay Y boathouse Thursday, June 21.

Sue McTyier of Ticonderoga and Julie Cook of Hague will serve as co-Presidents. Other officers include Carolyn Close, Secretary; David Cornell, Treasurer; Bob Whitaker, Assistant Treasurer; Walter Hartl, Sergeant-at-Arms and John Towey, President-elect.

The Rotarian of the Year Award was presented to Diane Dickson, outgoing President.

Michael Cherubini, member of the Hague Town Board, received the Rotary Community Service Award.

David Cornell presented a memorial tribute to Stan Burdick, who was a founding member of the club in 1996.

Northern Lake George Rotary meets every Tuesday at 7:30 AM in Watson Arts Center at the Silver Bay Y during summer months and at Hot Biscuit Diner in Ticonderoga during winter months. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Attendees of the recent Paint and Sip with artist Deb Mackey at Libby’s Bakery in Ticonderoga hold up the artworks they created during the event, a fundraiser for the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Program.

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Schroon Lake Central is getting computers and other technology

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SCHROON LAKE – Schroon Lake Central School will get $100,609 in State Smart Schools money for classroom technology.

Thirty Smart Schools Investment Plans totaling $39 million were recently approved as part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a state initiative aimed at reimagining teaching and learning for the 21st century.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the Smart Schools Bond Act will equip students with the skills they need to thrive and succeed in the global economy.

“Through the Smart Schools Bond Act, we are ensuring that all New York students have access to high-speed internet and new technology, regardless of their zip code,” Cuomo said. “The tools and resources schools will be able to attain with this funding will help equip the next generation of New Yorkers to lead this state into the future.”

The Smart Schools Review Board approved the investment plan submitted by Schroon Lake Central and the other schools.

The Board is comprised of the Director of the Budget, the Chancellor of the State University of New York, and the Commissioner of the State Education Department.

The 30 plans approved will fund several new projects, including $9.3 million for classroom technology purchases, $21.4 million for school connectivity projects and $7.9 million for high-tech security projects.

Using the Smart Schools Act, school districts are investing in technology such as computer servers, interactive whiteboards, tablets, desktop and laptop computers, and highspeed broadband and wireless connectivity.

World War II veteran Madeline Sipe, who served in the U.S. Army, was the top collector of donations for the new Schroon Veterans Memorial. The Schroon Lake resident turned $667 over to Schroon Town Supervisor Michael Marnell for the memorial. Sipe is the oldest World War II veteran in the town, and made and sold necklaces and bracelets to raise the money.

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Local remembers Schroon history SCHROON LAKE — The Schroon Lake-North Hudson Historical Society will sponsor a presentation by Susan Repko on her new book, “I Remember Schroon Lake.”

The presentation is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. The book is a compilation of childhood stories written by the author’s mother, Leona Huntley, who was brought up in Schroon Lake. The stories document local history and family life for the Huntley family during the 1920s and 1930s.

Copies of “I Remember Schroon Lake” will be available for purchase at this free presentation and book signing. All proceeds from the book will go to the Schroon Lake-North Hudson Historical Society.

Hallie Bond’s ‘Food for Thought’ comes to the ADK Museum SCHROON — The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Museum opens its doors to Adirondack Museum Scholar Hallie Bond on Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. as she presents her program, “Food for Thought.” She will include photographs, agricultural data and firsthand accounts of hunting and gathering food in her discussion of the long tradition of eating local in the Adirondacks. She will explore how the visitor experience in the grand hotels differed from the eating habits of the local Adirondackers. Admission is free.

For 25 years, the Fisher House program has provided a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide temporary free lodging so families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis, allowing them to focus on wh what’s important – the healing process.

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Curtis Lumber Company honored with membership in the LBM Century Club BALLSTON SPA — Curtis Lumber Company Inc., headquartered in Ballson Spa, has been named to LBM Journal magazine’s LBM Century Club, in recognition of the company’s 126 years of service to its community.

“We’re honoring lumberyards with a century or more of service to their communities and to our industry,” says LBM Journal Publisher and Editor Rick Schumacher. “For more than 100 years, these companies have been supplying builders, homeowners and remodelers with building materials-all while providing a livelihood for generations of workers. That’s no small thing. The LBM Century Club was created to recognize and celebrate these companies for all they’ve done, and for standing the test of time.”

Since 1890 Curtis Lumber Company Inc. has served customers without fail. LBM dealers like Curtis Lumber Company Inc. have weathered economic storms with resilience and have adapted to ever-changing trends in housing, business management, environmental requirements and design trends, and have kept communities strong along the way.

Members of the LBM Century Club, which is sponsored by Epicor, will be recognized in LBM Journal magazine and on LBMJournal.com. In addition, members in attendance will also honored at special reception at the LBM Strategies Conference 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. in September.

Curtis Lumber has locations locally in Queensbury, Warrensburg, Schroon Lake, Ray Brook and Plattsburgh.

Lady Valerie Pachla (left) presents the winning basket for best outfit to Spratt (Lady Violet’s butler) and the Dowager Countess Lady Violet at the Downton Abbey Tea on July 20 at the HiTor Estate of Max and Lynn Cooke, This was the 12th annual Victorian Tea fundraiser sponsored by the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Society. Mountain Lakes PBS in Plattsburgh donated Downton Abbey posters and memorabilia. Spratt was played by Cathie Mick and Lady Violet was Pat Bennison, both from Schroon Lake.

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It’s time for the 2016 Essex County Fair

This year’s installment runs from Aug. 10 to 14

By Pete DeMola

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WESTPORT — It’s late-July, and the Essex County Fair is primed for takeoff.

Organizers are pumped about this year’s installment, scheduled for Aug. 10 to 14 at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport.

The 168th installment will see organizers continuing to refine the event schedule and add new attractions.

Exhibitions this year include Hansen’s Spectacular Acrobatic Sensations Show, the Indian River Lumberjack Show and the Greased Pole Competition.

Gearheads will get their fix with the ever-popular demolition derby and truck and tractor pulls, while food lovers with a competitive streak can look forward to the milk drinking and pudding eating contests.

S&S Carnivals will return for a second year following positive feedback, joining a new concessions manager. “[The fair] went very smooth last year, and we’re hoping this year will be even smoother,” said Essex County Agricultural Society Treasurer Bridget Brown.

Agriculture, too, will play a role, with 4-H exhibitions and blue ribbon-winning veggies displayed in Floral Hall.

Folks are still welcome to register.

While the industry is changing, said Ernie LaPine, agriculture and farming still has a future at the annual event.

Dairy once reigned supreme in the county, and the cattle contests reflected that.

But their numbers have diminished over the years in favor of specialized farmers with vineyards, orchards and hops.

They, too, have a future here.

“These are the things that can be capitalized on for an agricultural fair,” LaPine said.

LaPine’s involvement in the fair started in 1968, when George Vanderhoof, who passed away this month, taught him the ins and outs of ticket taking.

From there, LaPine progressed to administrative work.

“Now I just run my mouth,” he cracked.

Following its genesis in the 1840s, the fair was jointly op-

erated by Clinton and Essex counties and held on the Port Kent Road on a rolling stretch of farmland. A separation, and a brief move to Elizabethtown, followed. The operation ultimately relocated to Westport in 1865 in an effort to boost visitation from across Lake Champlain.

The next quarter-century saw the Essex County Agricultural Society purchasing the parcels of land that make up the current location.

People, indeed, came across the lake, and brought their livestock with them, which they transported across the lake by boat, LaPine said.

The fair was a premier social occasion with a uniform to match: Women in dresses, men in ties. Even in the 1940s, people were dressed in their suits and their dresses, LaPine said.

Demonstrations have always remained popular over the years — like blacksmithing, butter-churning and ice creammaking — owing to a continued desire for folks to remain tethered to their roots, he said.

And since its inception, the fair has always been a boon for local businesses.

“It brings money into the area, that’s what it does,” LaPine said.

Nothing packed in the crowds more than marquee country music singers like Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, both of

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whom appeared in 1968. Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell and Tanya Tucker also made appearances.

“Reg Muro was fantastic at bringing in entertainment that was upcoming,” LaPine recalled.

Doing so is seldom possible now owing to skyrocketing budgets, he said.

The Essex County Fair Association did well with the slim budget they had, he said.

Among LaPine’s fondest memories is working on the grounds with his pals, including Lyn Lobdell, who passed away earlier this year.

“I’ve got some really fond memories of working with Lyn,” LaPine said.

LaPine said he also enjoyed meeting carnival workers.

“Once they got to know you, they would do anything in the world for you, they really would.”

Brown said the agricultural society is appreciative of the Essex County Board of Supervisors for their support over the years, which helps keep their budget affordable.

Hopefully they can push attendance past 10,000 this year, up from about 6,000 last year.

Organizers will also beef up their fundraising efforts throughout the year with an expanded off-season event schedule.

And for the first time in a decade, the fair might receive state funding.

Last week, the governor’s office announced a new grant program that would award county fairs up to $200,000 from a $5 million pot.

Funding will help offset the cost of improvement and renovation projects, including new construction, at eligible county fairs, making it the first time in nearly a decade the state has included the item in their annual spending plan.

Brown said the ag society had lobbied for that money earlier this year in Albany.

A similar grant package allowed them to build the Sugar House about a decade ago.

“We will definitely be looking into how to get some of this money for the county,” Brown said.

The 168th Essex County Fair will run from Aug. 10-14 at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. $12 admission includes carnival rides.

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Moriah Beach rents kayaks along Lake Champlain Canoes, kayaks and paddleboats are available at the Town Beach

By Lohr McKinstry

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MORIAH – Canoes, sailboats and kayaks are back for rental this season at the Moriah Town Beach on Lake Champlain.

And improvements are coming to the State Terminal Dock that extends into Lake Champlain from the Port Henry waterfront.

Plenty of kayaks and small sailboats are being rented from the beach this season, Moriah Town Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava said.

“We have had requests for two-person kayaks,” Scozzafava said. “We don’t have that.”

He said their canoe rentals have been bleak, so they may get rid of those and use the money to buy kayaks.

“We haven’t rented a single canoe,” he said. “We may declare them surplus and sell them.”

The watercraft rentals have proven very popular with local residents, Scozzafava said.

“They’re being used by people who live here,” he said. “We’ll increase those efforts.”

Kayaks have been their most popular rental, lifeguard Brooke Dever said.

“Adding more kayaks would be great,” she said.

Down at the State Terminal Dock at the

Port Henry waterfront, the State Canal Corporation, which owns the pier, has promised upgrades, Scozzafava said.

“The pier is getting new lighting, maybe do something with the pylons, which make it difficult to dock boats,” he said.

“The problem is they’re (pylons) part of the pier’s structure, so they can’t just remove them.”

The Village of Port Henry currently has a

floating dock it installs every season, and a second one might be a good idea, Scozzafava said.

“We’re looking at the possibility of more floating docks, and benches for Powerhouse Park (next to the pier). Mountain Lake Services has donated picnic tables.”

Scozzafava said they had benches on the pier, but someone threw them into the water in an act of vandalism.

Anything that’s put there now will have to be fastened down securely, he said.

“The lakefront needs to be addressed more,” he said. “It’s in use all the time.”

“We have more things to do.”

ABOVE: Moriah Town Beach lifeguard Brooke Dever replaces a kayak in the rental racks at the beach. The town has kayaks, sailboats, paddle boats and canoes available for rental at the lifeguard station.

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MORIAH

Lake Champlain boat tour offered through chamber Moriah Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the gala cruise

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MORIAH – Organizers of the Moriah Chamber of Commerce Summer Boat Tour on Lake Champlain are hoping to fill the vessel.

“This is our premiere summer fundraiser,” Moriah Chamber President Cathy Sprague said. “We need more people to

sign up. The money we raise from this event pays for the Port Henry Labor Day Parade.”

The Lake Champlain cruise starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 aboard Basin Harbor Club’s 47-foot-long boat, Escape, with Capt. Marty Ferris.

Boarding is at the Port Henry Marina, next to the state boat launch site. The two-hour cruise is $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. Tickets are available for purchase at the Glens Falls National Bank branch in Port Henry. A cash bar will be available on the boat.

The ship holds 48 passengers.

The boat will cruise north by Camp Dudley in Westport,

and on to Barn Rock and The Palisades. Continuing along the New York shore, the Escape will stop in Snake Den Harbor to view an eagle’s net, then at the site of the old iron ore mines in Ore Bed Harbor.

After that, the vessel will continue to Split Rock Point, then turn around to cruise by Diamond Island and continue down the lake towards Basin Harbor, heading south along the Vermont shore past Button Bay, passing Hospital Creek.

“The passengers will enjoy some fantastic views of the Champlain Bridge,” Sprague said.

“Capt. Ferris will give us a good cruise. He’s also providing narration on the history of the lake and its geology.”

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Troop B officers honored at annual ceremony

TICONDEROGA — Richard D. Avery, 72, of Ticonderoga, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Ticonderoga on May 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Dave and Alice (Bennett) Avery.

Richard was a Vietnam War Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division.

He was a member of the American Legion of Ticonderoga.

Richard lived in Ticonderoga for most of his life. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing in the Adirondacks. His other hobbies included coin, knife and gun collecting.

He also enjoyed his early morning walks around town with his wife.

Richard was employed by the Ticonderoga Highway Department for 30 years until his retirement on July 31, 2010.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Yvonne (Ross) Avery; two daughters, Tammy Luther of Queensbury and Judy Mars and her husband, Adrian of Ticonderoga; his grandchildren, Tyler and Katie Wright, James Luther, Tamara Luther, Jesse Mars, Erin Vlamis and Nick Vlamis; his great-grandchildren, Avery Wright, Ryker Wright, Stacy Mars and Brittany Mars; his sister, Carol Whitford and her husband Tim of Ticonderoga; and one niece, Tonya Condon and her husband Todd.

In addition to his parents, he was also pre-deceased by his brother, James Avery.

There are no services scheduled.

To offer online condolences, please visit wilcoxandreganfuneralhome.com

Black Horse Troop feted for work during Prison Break

By Keith Lobdell

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ALBANY — When you are at the center of a national story that plays out like a Hollywood movie, you’re going to get noticed.

That has been the case for several members of Troop B of the New York State Police over the past year, as members were again honored during the annual NYSP Awards Day Ceremony May 26.

During the 40th annual ceremony, held at the Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany, several members of the Black Horse Troop were honored, most in connection with service rendered during the manhunt for escaped inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora.

Members receiving the Superintendent’s Commendation Awards included: Major Charles Guess, Troop B Commander: From the earliest stages of the manhunt, Guess was involved with every facet of the operation. He assembled an elite team of State Police personnel to coordinate all of the New York State, federal, and local law enforcement command and response efforts. Additionally, Guess encouraged constant briefing of community leaders, conducted numerous interviews with media outlets, and coordinated continual updates to the media in order to keep the public informed.

Tech. Sgt. Jay D. Cook: Cook, who currently supervises the Traffic Incident Management Team in Troop B, took a lead role as a patrol supervisor during the search for Sweat and Matt. He coordinated the response of Troopers assigned to his strike team, and responded to numerous reported sightings and reports of suspicious activity. On June 28, Cook pursued Sweat on foot, continuing to issue verbal commands. After pursuing Sweat for over 100 yards, and having no other option to gain custody of the fleeing escapee, Cook discharged his Division-issue sidearm, striking Sweat twice, concluding the 23-day manhunt and prevented a dangerous escapee from likely absconding into Canada.

Tech. Sgt. Ronald M. Pena: Coordinated countless building and area searches during the Clinton Correctional manhunt

detail. He remained in the field and assembled a strike team to provide immediate action searches in areas in which Special Operations Teams were not immediately available. On June 26, Pena and his team responded to a report of shots fired in the area of State Route 30, in the town of Malone. Pena located a small camper in a wooded area east of the roadway and detected the odor of gun powder in the air and a set of footprints traveling away from the camper. Pena met with the United States Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) National Team leader and advised him of his findings which led to the fatal capture of Matt.

Other awards included: A Supervisor Recognition Award went to Tech. Sgt. Christopher M. Giovazzino, who was charged with adapting to the dynamic and challenging communications environment.

Giovazzino and his staff worked tirelessly, keeping telephone and radio communications running during the 23-day manhunt. His efforts are more remarkable given the fluid operational landscape, impact of difficult geography, multiple areas of operation, and limitations of technology.

The Forensic Investigation Center – Biological Science Section and Forensic Identification Unit also received accolades for their work over prison break.

Along with awards associated with the prison break manhunt, a Superintendent’s Commendation Award went to Tech.

Sgt. John J. Heverly: stationed with SP Aviation in Saranac Lake, who received a request March 22, 2015, from Department of Environmental Conservation dispatch to assist in the search for a mother and two young sons who got lost during a hike on Mt. Marcy the previous evening.

According to the press materials, there was an added sense of urgency due to the estimated minus 30-degree wind chill temperature during the night. Heverly launched on the rescue at 7:20 a.m. His initial attempt to reach the search area was thwarted due to heavy fog. However, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the weather had cleared for a second attempt, at which time Sergeant Heverly successfully piloted the helicopter to the summit of New York’s highest mountain peak. Heverly observed the lost hikers and advised the DEC Command Post.

A DEC Forest Ranger was inserted into the scene utilizing the aircraft’s external hoist. While circling, Heverly observed the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) members searching up-slope and directed them to the scene.

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CRISIS Look around any municipal building and library in the region long enough and you’ll notice a pattern.

People sit on picnic tables, they linger in lobbies.

Shadows huddle in vehicles, the glows of their devices emanating wraith-like blue glows in the night.

They’re piggybacking off the free wi-fi, which local governments often provide as a community service.

But they’re not just tourists seeking to catch a quick signal before disappearing into the woods.

These leapfroggers are full-time residents. They’re business owners trying to file mandated paperwork, kids completing homework assignments and just regular folks seeking a connection to the outside world.

They’re people like the Guckers and Birdsall, who frequently set up shop at the Keeseville Free Library to hop online.

The lack of reliable internet service across large swaths of the North Country has presented one of New York’s most vexing issues, one state, local and federal officials have described as a crisis, and one that is deepening as more and more aspects of life continue to shift online.

Coverage is patchwork across Essex County and the central Adirondacks. For service providers, extending networks to the so-called “last mile” is often an exercise in diminishing returns.

Bereft of existing infrastructure and low home density, these are virtual no man’s lands that make installation prohibitively expensive by pushing costs into the stratosphere.

Residents often rely on satellites or phone service — when available.

Others simply have nothing at all. $500 MILLION The state’s solution is the New NY Broadband Program, an ambitious proposal that aims to leverage $500 million in capital funds from bank settlements with investment from the private sector.

Hitching the proposal firmly to economic development, the state’s goal is to provide high-speed internet to all Empire State residents by the end of the 2018, a goal state officials say is unparalleled in the nation.

“Access to high-speed Internet in New York shouldn’t be limited by your zip code,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Broadband is crucial to driving growth, improving our education system and connecting New Yorkers to the 21st century global economy.”

Just 28 percent of states have a budget to fund broadband initiatives, according to a report by Strategic Networks Group.

New York ranks first in investment.

It’s been nearly 18 months since Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative in Lake Placid.

“This is like being in the room when they decided to fund the Erie Canal,” Hochul told a packed ballroom at the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau in January 2015, her first trip to the region after taking office.

The announcement was met with encomiums across the board. But the elation of local officials has curdled to frustration as questions have percolated to the surface and have reached a steady drip.

Answers remain elusive, say lawmakers.

“The money is being appropriated by the legislature,” said Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) at the Essex County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee meeting last month. “Why is it not being released?”

“We’re a standstill,” said Gerald Morrow (D-Chesterfield).

“I will say this whole thing, this $500 million dollar project has been just a complete mess,” said Shaun Gillilland (RWillsboro). “The whole thing, I think, is going to be one big rotten egg when it opens.”

As the frustration has reached a fever pitch — lawmakers even passed a symbolic resolution on Monday urging the state to release the funds — a light has appeared at the end of the tunnel.

The money is on its way.

“The Broadband Program Office (BPO) is finalizing award details and expects to make an announcement, unveiling the results in the coming weeks,” said a BPO official, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely about the program.

NO SERVICE AVAILABLE While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how many local homes will benefit from the sweeping initiative, internet issues are endemic in Essex County, a county of 39,370.

Seventeen percent of Essex County homes and businesses don’t meet the state’s minimum speed standards of 6 mbps download, according to the governor’s office.

Four mbps, says the Federal Communications Commission, is the bare minimum required to stream HD-quality streaming film, conference or university lectures, a number that escalates with each successive user.

Just eight percent have hit the 100 mbps benchmark.

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most rudimentary access for years, including Willsboro, Essex, Chesterfield, Schroon, North Hudson, Minerva, Newcomb and Moriah.

Following last year’s announcement, the state dispatched emissaries across the state to brief local businesses and officials on the program.

Once the state legislature signed off, and the regional economic development councils chimed in, the BPO then opened up an application process in which the state’s 70-orso internet service providers engaged in a reverse auction to bid on projects, with priority given to those seeking the lowest amount of state investment.

Although 100 mbps is the gold-plated ideal, the program’s guidelines permitted applicants to submit projects offering speeds of a minimum of 25 mbps to the most underserved areas — places like North Hudson, for instance, where the concept of streaming video, for many, is as alien as flying cars.

The exact level of private investment varies. While the BPO set a goal of soliciting matching funds for 50 percent of project costs, the office has not set a hard-and-fast matching requirement for individual projects, setting 20 percent as a minimum applicant match.

The application deadline was April 15.

THE MODERN AGE Gillilland, the Willsboro supervisor, represents a vast swath of forest and farmland along Lake Champlain that continues to be beset with access issues.

“For the modern age, we’re like serfs on an estate somewhere,” Gillilland said.

Like other local officials, the supervisor painted the lack of broadband service as an existential crisis, and one that is deepening as the federal government shifts more functions of daily life online, including applying for unemployment benefits, Medicaid and filing with the IRS. The area is so stricken, the state deployed former BPO Director David Salway directly to Willsboro last March to listen to complaints and brief local officials on the proposed program.

For instance, General Composites, the composite manufacturer, said the company would soon be placed at a competitive disadvantage due to the frequent service interruptions that would put work on a standstill.

Since then, they’ve spearheaded an effort to bring fiber into the facility, which has helped address those needs, said President Mimi Lane.

Another local business, Pok-O-MacCready Camps, said existing satellite service was hampering recruitment and marketing efforts.

A third, a licensed engineer, said without a change, the survival of his business would be threatened.

For tourism officials, Willsboro is also a textbook example of how reliable broadband service would act as a season extender, boosting stays from white-collar professionals who would continue to work remotely from the vacation destination if only they had the opportunity to do so.

Since that meeting, the situation has only deteriorated, as rogue signals from FM radio stations have disrupted operations offered by another small-scale provider.

While the operator, who serves 70 clients, has rigged up a temporary structure, a crowdfunding campaign is underway to erect a permanent solution.

Gillilland likened the infrastructure issues to the Depression, when utility companies were scrambling to electrify rural areas.

“It was a hodge-podge,” he said.

APPLICATION FRUSTRATION During the grant application process, providers stitched together possible coverage areas using maps provided by the U.S. Census Department.

But Gillilland said the data on those maps is “dead wrong,” misrepresenting areas as being served, when they are actually offline.

As such, the lawmaker fears entire neighborhoods will be left out of the imminent round of funding, including some 400 residences and businesses in Willsboro and neighboring Essex.

“We on the ground know who is served and unserved,” said Gillilland. “I see we’re going to have a problem here because bids are going out in rural areas that are untrue — it’s absolutely, 100 percent wrong.”

Gillilland, who noted his own residence is mistakenly designated as served, said he was rebuffed when he tried presenting this information to the BPO. The agency, he said, also hasn’t been forthcoming on which companies put out bids in his area, information the supervisor said is critical to formulating a backup plan in the event these areas are passed over during this round of funding.

Instead, Gillilland said he was promised an invitation to the announcement ceremony within the next six weeks.

“We are desperately trying to find out results of those bids,” Gillilland said. “This is all being done in the dark.”

And, Gillilland continued: “It has been just a complete mess. It’s been extremely poorly managed, the public relations part has been terrible.”

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Daniel MacEntee, a spokesman for state Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury), said the while the senator was “very supportive” of the broadband initiative, she agreed that reliance on U.S. census maps has posed a dilemma.

“If the criteria is based on census blocks, it can be somewhat misleading,” MacEntee said. “If one household is served, then the entire census block is being seen as served.”

Little, said MacEntee, has been an advocate of using street addresses to make those determinations.

“It’s much preferable to be as granular as possible,” MacEntee said.

The BPO agrees their usage in the grant program can be an imperfect science.

“Census blocks are utilized by the FCC and are considered the most authoritative source,” said the BPO official. “However, given the limitations associated with a ‘one served, all served’ approach, we are moving away from their usage in Phase 2.”

Following this fall’s announcements, that second-phase, which would cover areas left out of the first round, will be launched simultaneously, said Jeffery Nordhaus, EVP of Broadband & Innovation at Empire State Development.

“On behalf of the BPO, we are looking forward to unveiling the New NY Broadband Program’s first awards and launching Phase 2 simultaneously,” Nordhaus said.

TRACKING CURRENT PROJECTS The program isn’t the first state-sponsored effort to wire the state’s most remote areas.

In 2013, the state awarded $70 million in grants as part of the Connect NY Broadband Program.

Slic Network Solutions, a Nicholville-based provider, was awarded $14 million for seven projects in Hamilton, St. Lawrence and Essex counties.

While the company has made headway on several of those projects, including Long Lake, where homes are now being wired with fiber optic cable, progress has been stalled on others.

A $2.3 million project in Schroon, for instance, stands to benefit some 500 homes, or about 30 percent of the town’s year-round population.

But despite the state BPO fully disbursing the grant funds, work has been stalled until Slic can obtain the infusion of private investment capital necessary to move forward.

“Funding remains on track and moving forward as planned,” Slic President Phil Wagschal told the Sun on Monday. “We are going to be updating the Schroon Lake broadband committee as part of our regular communications with the community.”

Earlier this summer, Slic officials, including VP Mark Cornett, said “funding is imminent.”

The delay, which has upset residents, has led Gillilland and that town’s supervisor, Mike Marnell, to ponder what mechanisms, if any, would be implemented by the state in the future to safeguard municipalities against repeat occurrences.

“They blame the state, but you’ve got to produce the purse,” Marnell said.

The BPO said they’re “working closely” with Slic to ensure their adherence to designated timelines.

“As we remain fully caught up on all reimbursements that have been submitted, we continue to work closely with Slic to ensure that critical broadband services are provided to these communities,” the BPO official said. “In the meantime, we are dramatically expanding the state’s commitment to broadband and funding additional companies in all regions of New York State.”

TIME WARNER CABLE-CHARTER MERGER The New NY Broadband Program dovetails with another major shift in the telecommunications industry, the Time Warner Cable-Charter merger, which was approved by the state Public Service Commission in January — and one that local lawmakers are still struggling to decipher.

As part of the $70 billion merger, the state required what is now the nation’s second-largest cable provider to improve broadband access for rural areas and for low-income customers within the next four years.

This amounts to expanding their network to include another 145,000 households across the state, a requirement that comes with a $300 million price tag.

An additional $50 million has been earmarked to reduce customer service complaints.

The stipulations also require the provider to boost speeds to 100 mbps by 2018, and 300 mbps by the following year (that’s six times the highest limit provided by that agency north of New York City).

In total, the merger provides the state with approximately $1.1 billion in direct investment and consumer benefits, according to the governor’s office.

Twenty-five percent of the project must be completed within a year, said the PSC. In theory, that’s all good news for Time Warner customers in the North Country, meaning that franchise areas that are either underserved by a third-party provider (or totally unserved) are eligible for that mandated expansion, including about 90 “last-mile” homes in west Moriah.

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Essex County dog tethering law tabled Proposed legislation goes back to the drawing board for revisions

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s back to the drawing board for supporters of a proposed countywide dog tethering law.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted to table the introduction of the proposed local law that would have imposed sweeping reforms on dog confinement in the county.

Shaun Gillilland (R-Willsboro) said while he wanted to move forward with the legislation, community-driven feedback on several controversial provisions — including the statutes governing enclosures and keeping dogs outside overnight — made the current draft problematic.

James Monty (R-Lewis), Michael “Ike” Tyler (RWestport) and Tom Scozzafava (R-Moriah) voted against the table.

“I think we need discussion on it,” Scozzafava said.

To be considered in the future, the proposed legislation will now have to be reintro-

duced and make a second trip through the monthlong parliamentary process.

If the motion passed, lawmakers would have scheduled a public hearing and fleshed out the ordinance based on subsequent discussion.

“I’m not opposed to the dog law, per se,” said Ron Moore (R-North Hudson), “but I am opposed to over-regulation.”

In recent days, Moore said he visited places like Tractor Supply Company to research standard kennel sizes.

Enclosures tended to be 10 feet by 5 feet and

10 feet by 10 feet he said, far smaller than the 150-square-foot minimum contained in the original draft.

Monty indicated he’d like to see the issue kept alive.

“Do we have a timeframe, or is this going to be typical that we sit on it forever?” he said.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors voted to table the introduction of a proposed local dog tethering law on Monday, Aug. 1, citing concerns raised in the community.

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State Senator Betty Little (center) served as honorary chairperson for the 2016 Ticonderoga Golf Course FUBU Golf Classic, held for the seventh year to benefit the golf facility. Among the record number of golfers were Susan Rathbun (left) and Judy Schultz (right), who is club president.

Stefanik offers app challenge WASHINGTON D.C. — On July 26, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro), Co-Chair of the Congressional STEAM (Sci-

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ence, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Caucus, announced the 2016 NY-21 Congressional App Challenge.

The North Country is home to many gifted students and the Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for students interested in the STEAM fields to engage in computer science and grow their coding skills, said Stefanik. “The winner of this competition will have their app displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, where it will be seen by visitors from around the world. I look forward to seeing what our gifted students can create!”

The Congressional App Challenge is open to all K-12 students, regardless of coding experience and provides an opportunity for students interested in computer science to design, create, and showcase an original app while giving them the chance to learn valuable technical skills. Students are allowed to participate as individuals or as teams of up to four.

Entries are being accepted now through Nov. 2. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: quality of the idea, including creativity and originality; implementation of the idea, including user experience and design; and demonstrated excellence of coding and programming skills.

For more information, visit congressionalappchallenge.us.

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Tickets are on sale now for $15 at the Sherman Free Library and Mineville Oil Co. Tickets will be available at the door for $20, but there are only 150 meals available, so everyone is encouraged to get a presale ticket, Nephew noted.

Those who would like to come for only the raffles and music are encouraged to come after 6:30 p.m., she said, as the raffles will begin at about 7:30 p.m.

“Many people who went last year have said they definitely want to come again this year, because they had so much fun,” Nephew said.

said. “We have 300 riders signed up on a weeklong tour.”

Ticonderoga Town Councilwoman Chattie Van Wert said the tour will set up a dining tent in the park for some meals.

“There will be a shuttle if some want to go to the Fort (Ticonderoga) or the beach,” she said.

“By noon on Monday they will all be gone.”

Van Wert said they hope they’ll return for visits.

“It’s an important economic development,” Van Wert said. “They’re a quiet crowd.”

Smith said 30 states and Canada will be represented. This is second year for Cycle Adirondacks.

“The riders will engage with the community,” Van Wert said. “They enjoy being part of the community, getting the flavor of it.”

Last year, one-third of the riders stayed in hotels, she said, and many went shopping.

The tour will cover 50 to 65 miles a day. There are seven host communities: Hadley-Lake Luzerne, Ticonderoga, Keeseville, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, Indian Lake, and Northville.

“Across the country, this type of cycling tourism is very popular,” Smith said.

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Prior to the merger, Moriah was in the process of negotiating a franchise agreement with Time Warner to provide the service, Scozzafava said, a project that clocked in at $248,063 (as of October 2015).

But half of that money, about $124,000, is hanging in the balance, the supervisor said.

Scozzafava admitted he remained unclear if funds had been earmarked from the New NY Broadband Program or as part of the merger agreement plan, which was submitted July 5, and required to provide a demarcation of the specific areas that would benefit.

But, he said, communication has been problematic since the merger. All of his contacts were wiped out with the Charter takeover, leaving what he said were just three government affairs reps for the entire state.

His constituents are growing impatient.

“None of this construction is being done because the state has not released the money,” Scozzafava said.

“It’s like living in a third world country.”

Chesterfield is caught in a similar stasis, said Morrow, the supervisor.

Homes along Shunpike Road and Port Douglas Road, for instance, would stand to benefit.

But, said Morrow of Charter, “They’re dragging their feet putting the plan together.”

According to the PSC, the filing has no impact on the pro-

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vision of broadband by other local service providers, who are free to build and offer service to customers in these areas.

Morrow disputed this: local companies are unwilling to move forward until they see how many homes are among the 145,000 as part of the territorial expansion, he said.

“They don’t want to get in trouble for violating the franchise agreement,” Morrow said.

MacEntee, the senator’s spokesman, acknowledged details for how the two programs would interplay remained unclear.

There are more details to learn where Time Warner Cable and Charter will provide the service, MacEntee said.

Furthermore, he added, installation isn’t a panacea: Even after the state grant funds have been disbursed, and networks have been constructed, adoption rates can be low, posing an additional challenge for providers who now need to start creating revenue to offset the investment.

THE FUTURE While Gillilland admitted smaller local companies may piggyback from fiber deployed by the larger providers who are awarded the grants, he retained a gloomy outlook: “People may very well possibly never get broadband service, because the hardest part is the last mile — it’s tough to develop a business model.”

Nordhaus expressed confidence in the state’s efforts.

“New York State was built on innovation and forward thinking, and the New NY Broadband Program is the latest undertaking to leave its mark as a trailblazing, first-in-the-

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nation initiative,” he said. “Under Gov. Cuomo’s leadership, businesses and communities in every corner of the state will soon be able to access the high-speed connectivity required to meet the demands of a modern economy.”

Back in Chesterfield, the roar of the Adirondack Northway can still be heard behind the pines.

Frontier Communications told the Sun they’re unaware of any “widespead or consistent problems” in the area.

But, a representative noted, the speed a customer receives is dependant on distance from a customer’s residence to their switching equipment, as well as other variables, including the number of household members using the service and their applications.

Keeping up with demand is a never-ending challenge, said the rep, and marketing efforts are focused on areas where the company has completed network upgrades.

Frontier crossed their fingers and put in a grant to the NY State Broadband Program.

“However, based on the state’s criteria, the Chesterfield area was not eligible for Phase 1 of the NY State Broadband Program,” the representative said. “The state has not released eligible census blocks for future phases of the program at this time.”

Gucker remarked at the strands of fiber running alongside the major thoroughfare, which runs all the way to New York City.

“It seems like we should have internet in this day and age,” she said.

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BlueÊ BombersÊ claimÊ NYSPHSAAÕ sÊ KerrÊ CupÊ forÊ 2ndÊ year LPCS wins overall, boys award for excellence in high school sports

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LAKE PLACID — For the second year, the Lake Placid High School sports program has been honored with the top award of the New York State Sportswriters Association for overall excellence.

Along with the overall title, the Blue Bombers scored the top spot in the boys’ rankings for the 2015-16 school year.

The Kerr Cup, which started in 2009, honors the top boys, girls and overall sports programs in the New York State High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), awarding points to individual teams based on their performance.

“This is a great accomplishment for our student-athletes,” Athletic Director and boys var- The Lake Placid varsity cross country team celebrates their Class D state championship last fall. The Blue Bombers also scored a state championship win in boys nordic skiing and made the state semifinals in boys hockey, earning the athletic program and 2016 Kerr Cup for top overall and boy’s athletic performance for the 2015-16 school year. sity basketball coach Matthew Photo by Jill Lobdell Walentuk said. “There were “It’s not a surprise that our boys came through this season,” the end-all-to-be-all. It’s great to see athletes and teams with some questions as to whether we could repeat the accomplishments of last year and it’s great Walentuk said. “These kids worked hard in the off-season and success, but we must always keep athletics in perspective as to see it happen. It’s a testament to our student-athletes and many of them competed in all three seasons. They pushed one component of the school experience.” coaches. We also had a great support from our community each other and the hard work came to fruition.” and administration.”

Lake Placid is the second Section VII team to repeat as Kerr Most Kerr Cup championships Lake Placid scored 32.17 points, beating out Section X’s Cup Champions, joining the Chazy Eagles, who claimed the The following teams have won multiple overall Kerr Cups over the Huevelton, who scored 24.5 points. Fort Ann of Section II overall championship at the end of the 2010-11 and 2011-12 eight years since the award was created in 2009. sports seasons. The Eagles also scored a boys’ Kerr Cup in the finished third.

Team Class Titles For the girl’s program, the varsity volleyball team scored 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake A 6 Walentuk said the hopes for the 2016-17 school year are to points for their CVAC championship in the fall, as did the varBronxville B 4 work hard toward a goal of being the first Class D school and sity tennis and track and field teams.

Baldwinsville AA 2 The boys’ teams were the ones who scored the points at the third school overall to three-peat the award while providing a Shenendehowa AA 2 positive on-field or court school experience. state level, capturing a pair of state titles in boys cross country Haldane C 2 “We have many student-athletes returning to our varsity and boys nordic skiing. The boys hockey squad also made the Chazy D 2 state final four, while the soccer, golf and track and field teams teams,” he said. “Each program will set their goals at the beeach won a CVAC title, with the boys’ 4-by-400 relay team ginning of the season and I’m sure many will seek similar reLake Placid D 2 sults as this past year. We strive to be successful, but that is not advancing to the state championships.

All State baseball players named, softballers snubbed

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ELIZABETHTOWN — While nine Section VII baseball standouts were named to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s All State team, there were no accolades for Section VII softball players, including anyone from the state Class C semifinalists Ticonderoga Lady Sentinel’s.

The leader of the Sentinel attack, Hannah Ross, was a member of the Class C third team one year ago, posting an undefeated record in CVAC and Section VII play. This season, accomplishing the same feat while helping her team to its first-ever trip to the state final four, Ross was not named to one of the four Class C all state teams. Ross was the only returning Section VII softball player to be on an all state team.

While Ross did not receive a nod for selection on an all state team, senior classmate Ryan Trudeau was named to the Class C third team for a second year in a row, finishing off a big year of awards for the Ticonderoga standout, who was also named as a member of the first team in football (Class D) and the New York State High School Football Coaches Association Class D Student-Athlete of the Year.

In Class B baseball, Beekmantown and Plattsburgh High School each had two all state selections, with Eagles’ shortstop Keegan Ryan (second team) and catcher Nathan Hebert (fourth) being honored, along with Hornets’ pitchers Alex Fullmer (seventh) and Andrew Bechard (eighth).

A trio of Northern Adirondack Bobcats made the Class D all state teams, but were

team offense topped by Crown Point pitcher Kolby Pertak, Brody Rocque, Ticonderoga - Class D football who was a second team - 1st team offense selections, the highRyan Trudeau, Ticonest among Section VII deroga - Class D football athletes.

- 1st team defense Two Bobcats, pitchColin Harris, Moriah er Josh Juntunen and - Class D football - 2nd middle infielder Steteam offense phen Peryea, made Caleb Munson, Ticonthird team in class D, deroga - Class D football while outfielder Bailey - 2nd team offense Cross was named to Noah Gilbo, Moriah the fourth team.

- Class D football - 2nd team defense In all, Section VII Adam Jaquish, Moriah athletes brought home - Class D football - H.M. 44 all state selections, offense with Trudeau (foot* Boys soccer all-star ball and baseball), Juntunen and Peryea Crown Point’s Kolby Pertak was second team All teams are selected by the National Soccer Coaches (basketball, baseball), State in baseball this season.

Photo by Jill Lobdell Association of America.* Adam Jaquish of MoTrevor Wills, PHS - Boys riah (football and bassoccer small schools - 1st team ketball), Alex Follmer of PHS (soccer, baseNoah Mohr, Lake Placid - Boys soccer small ball) and Hanna Whitney of Keene (soccer, schools - 2nd team basketball) earning two nominations each.

Alex Follmer, PHS - Boys soccer small schools 3rd team

Section VII All State Awards 15-16 Fall and winter seasons

Fall sports

Jaso Hannula, Lake Placid - Boys soccer small schools - 4th team Joel Morris, EL/W Griffins - Boys soccer small schools - 5th team Kirsten Villemaire, Beekmantown - Class B girls soccer - 3rd team

Tyler Myers, Beekmantown - Class B football H.M. offense

Katie Matott, NCCS - Class B girls soccer - 4th team

Joe Viscardo, Saranac Lake - Class C football 3rd team offense

Lisa Marinis, Lake Placid - Class C girls soccer 4th team

Chase Dixon, Ticonderoga - Class D football - 1st

Makenna Magee, NAC - Class C girls soccer - 5th

team Hanna Whitney, Keene - Class D girls soccer 4th team

Winter sports Melik McLeod, NCCS - Class B boys basketball 10th team Josh Juntunen, NAC - Class C boys basketball 7th team Kobe Parrow, AVCS - Class C boys basketball 7th team Stephen Peryea, NAC - Class C boys basketball - H.M. Adam Jaquish, Moriah - Class D boys basketball - 1st team Taylor Slattery, Moriah - Class D boys basketball - 2nd team Anderson Gay, Westport - Class D boys basketball - H.M. Branden Hall, Schroon Lake - Class D boys basketball - H.M. Kayla Carder, NCCS - Class B girls basketball 6th team Kenna Guynup, Beekmantown - Class B girls basketball - 8th team Taylor Durnin, NAC - Class C girls basketball - 3rd team Madison McCabe, AVCS - Class C girls basketball - H.M. Hailey Moore, Seton - Class C girls basketball H.M. Hanna Whitney, Keene - Class D girls basketball - 2nd team Jordan Bush, M/N - Class D girls basketball - 7th team Elaina Smith, Keene - Class D girls basketball 7th team

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AVCS Fun run results announced; Aug. 9 is finale CLINTONVILLE — The AuSable Valley fun run series continued July 18 and July 25 with results in several categories. July 18 results were: Quarter mile: Quinlan Dupuis (2:02), Chase Happel (2:24), Olivia Drowne (2:26), Aaron Ford (2:31), Alaba Ganter (3:34), Aiden Johnson (4:28).

Half mile: Margaret Rock (4:01), Hunter Brown (5:20), Mercedes Brown (5:40), Macalli Johnson (5:48).

Mile: David Rock (8:01), Kelton Dupuis (8:07), Kaden Cringle (8:07), Alyssa Aquila (8:40), Tomas Ford (8:51), Rebecca Ford (8:59), Robert Rock (9:02), Jatha Johnson (9:20), Ben Ford (9:51), Chase Ganter (10:03), James Moore (10:17), Cortland Baer (11:00), Janelle Brown (15:57), Harvey Brown (15:57), Hunter Brown (15:57), Olivia Drowne (16:58), Andre Baer (17:14).

5-K: Jeremy Drowne (19:06), Paul Ford (19:59), Andrew LaPage (20:44), Matt Medeiros (20:44), Zack LePage (20:45), Andy Johnson (23:08), Justin Burdo (23:19), Rachel Woodruff (24:38), Beth LaPage (24:39), Ricky Weerts (24:43), Gabby Dandrow (24:59), Julia Drolette (25:07), Angelique Moore (26:07), Sarique Moore (27:30), Blake Moravec (27:40), Tamar Weerts (27:42).

“There was great participation tonight,” said organizer and coach Sean Ganter.

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BENEFITS HADLEY – Elaina's Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, August 6th 1:00pm (Rain date August 7th 1:00pm) at Sam Smead Memorial Park in Hadle, NY. All invited – Donations Appreciated. DJ, Food, Games and Fun for a Good Cause! Questions 518-696-5730 BINGO PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

BOOKS SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake Public Library Friends Used Book Store: Every Wednesday and Saturday from June 15 through September 3, 10 am 2 pm Basement of Health Center.

Over 10,000 items books, CDs, DVDs, tapes - great prices.

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

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

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS JOHNSBURG - The Town of Johnsburg Library July 7 through August 11 Lego competitions every Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. Call the library at 251-4343 for further info.

July 25 results include: Quarter mile: Hunter Brown (2:04), Allison Rock (2:19), Olivia Drowne (2:21). Raina Darrah (2:24), Aaron Ford (2:26), Chase Happel (2:30), Jayden Campagna (2:33), Gigi Campagna (3:41), Alana Ganter (3:50).

Half mile: Margaret Rock (4:01), Jayden Campagna (5:04), Olivia Drowne (5:14), Raina Darrah (5:34), Janelle Brown (5:41), Mercedes Brown (5:50).

Mile: David Rock (8:04), Lindsay Campagna (8:14), Becca Ford (8:51), Tomas Ford (8:54), Chase Ganter (9:50), Cortland Baer (10:15), Robert Rock (10:32), Harvey Brown (10:34), Brandy Brown (10:42), Ben Ford (10:53), Gayle Happel (12:04), Zoya Hayes (12:36), Micalli Johnson (12:49), Jatha Johnson (12:49), Andrea Baer (12:56).

5-K: Paul Ford (20:44), Taylor Whitcomb (23:14), Matthew Russom (23:16), Wayne Del Grosso (33:08), Aidan Tallman (38:04), Maggie Hayes (43:17).

The series continues Tuesdays through Aug. 9 at AuSable Valley Middle High School in Clintonville. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. with first race at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments are available, with races open to all ages and abilities. For more information, visitfacebook/AuSableValleyFunRunWalk.com.

Free community dinner offered TICONDEROGA — The First United Methodist Church will host its next free community fellowship dinner in Ticonderoga on Aug. 7 from 4:30-6 p.m.

The dinner will be luau-themed. Sweet and sour chicken and vegetables will be served. Desserts and beverages will also be available.

A free community dinner is usually held on the first or second Sunday each month as an outreach ministry of the church.

For more information, contact the church office at 5857995 or visit tifumc.com.

Local club finds new home TICONDEROGA — The Fraternal Order of EaglesAdirondack Aerie #4410 has moved to Center Road in Moriah. Officials say that they “wish to thank all those people in our sixteen years in Ticonderoga.” The club is currently looking for new members. For more information, call 597-3662.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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DINNERS & SUCH

PUBLIC MEETINGS

DIAMOND POINT - Nancy DiDonato, a local fiber artist will demonstrate how to embellish art quilts using birch bark, shredded silk flowers and twisted wire "lace" at Hillview Free Library in Diamond Point on Sat. Aug. 13, 10-am to 1pm.Bring pencil, notebook and scissors.Call to register 518-6683012 Free

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

WESTPORT - Roast Turkey Dinner, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church, 6486 Main St., Westport, NY. Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Pre-school free.

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

TICONDEROGA - American Legion Post #224 Monthly Meeting. Second Thursday

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

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

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

Free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHESTERTOWN - The Town of Chester Library Board of Trustees will hold it's monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 6:30 in the Municipal Center Library.

The public is welcome.

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

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

TICONDEROGA - Nar-Anon Family Group A support group for family and friends of addicts. Location: Office of the Prevention Team 173 Lord Howe St., Ticonderoga, N.Y.Mondays at 6PM (excluding Holidays) beginning June 6, 2016 For more info go to nar-anon.org TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions.

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

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

MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518-569-3296

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TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 CRAFTS & FESTIVALS NORTH CREEK - 41st Annual Flea Market at the ATCNRC North Creek Held at the Adirondack Tri-County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 112 Ski Bowl Road, on Friday, August 5th and Saturday, August 6th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event features white elephant items, crafts, books, plants and baked goods for sale. Hot dogs & strawberry shortcake! Raffle Prize: Fire pit, 2 outdoor chairs, outdoor utensils, bundle of firewood, and a $25 TOPS gift certificate. The event is sponsored by the Auxiliary for the benefit of the nursing and rehab center and its residents.

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

CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting.

Second Thursday of the month.

Hammond Library. 4 p.m.

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

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

Second Thursday.

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

Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday.

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

TICONDEROGA - Town of Ticonderogas Regular Town Board meeting. 6 p.m. Second Thursday.

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

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

Details 518-597-3703. Tuesday & Wednesday.

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

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

LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221 SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake nutrition site. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Keisha at 518-5320179. Everyone is welcome.

TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, The Range of Motion exercise classes are held every Monday (except holidays) at the Ticonderoga Senior Center from 10:00 am 11:00am. For more information they can call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-962-4810 or email Samantha smd242@cornell.edu There is also a free arthritis exercise class held at the Ti senior center on Wednesdays from 9:30 10:30. They would want to contact Ann at the senior center for more information.

TICONDEROGA - Ti Area Seniors Casino Bus Trip August 20th. Cost is $35. Incentives are $30 Free Slot Play, $11.50 Food Comp and 10% off Bingo at Akwesasne Casino.

Call Ann 518-585-6050 or Sue 518-354-1188.

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

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

Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

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

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The fiscal estimate of one Village DPW em- $1,911,676. Similarly, will be accounted for in SA Woods Contracting, TIME WARNER CABLES the cost of the dissolu- ployee will be brought the water filtration plant the special debt district l) The effective date of LEGALS AGREEMENTS WITH tion is approximately LLC, a domestic LLC, on as a Deputy Supervi- incurred $263,515 for if the disability claim is the proposed dissoluNOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- filed with the SSNY on PROGRAMMERS AND $110,000 which will be sor to assist in the Wa- plant improvements. The tion: not concluded by the EN that the Fraternal Or- 6/22/16. Office location: BROADCASTERS to car- funded primarily with a ter and Sewer Infras- Village has also incurred The Village of Port Henry dissolution date. der of Eagles-Adiron- Essex County. SSNY is ry their services and sta- New York State Local tructure Department. a USDA loan for the re- The outstanding Ford proposes to dissolve efThe Town has expressed dack Aerie #4410 is ap- designated as agent tions routinely expire construction of water F150 Government Efficiency bond for fective March 31, 2017. from time to time. We the need for an addition- main with a principle of plying for transfer of a li- upon whom process Grant. This includes m) The time and place water/sewer, dump truck are usually able to ob- $34,000 to implement al full-time employee to $246,000. cense, number (Cert. against the LLC may be or places for a public bond for DPW, pickup #2172650) for beer, served. SSNY shall mail tain renewals or exten- the Dissolution Plan; be added to the Building A Village employee is truck bond for DPW, and hearing or hearings on sions of such agree- $25,000 in legal fees; and Grounds Depart- currently receiving dis- PNCEF fire truck lease the proposed dissolution liquor and/or wine from process to The LLC, 62 ability benefits; costs as- will be paid off by the plan pursuant to section 103 Montcalm St. Ticon- Burgoyne Rd., Ticon- ments, but in order to $12,000 for the incorpo- ment. One employee deroga, NY, 12883 to deroga, NY 12883. Gen- comply with applicable from the Villages DPW sociated with this claim ration of the Villages time that the Village dis- seven hundred seventyregulations, we must in- Zoning Law and Regula- Department 2787 Center Rd., Mori- eral purpose. may need to be account- solves. It is recom- six of this title: will be form you when an tion of Parking Along ah, NY, 12960. Essex TT-07/23-08/27/2016ed for with a special transferred to the Towns mender that the fire The Public Hearing was agreement is about to Main and Broad Streets Building and Grounds 6TC-125058 County. This is a 501C8, debt district if the dis- truck be paid off prior to held on Tuesday, April 5, expire. The following not-for-profit, closed, ability claim is not con- dissolution. If not paid Law; $12,000 for the Department.

2016 at 7 pm at the agreements are due to purchase of a sidewalk Incorporated Organiza- NOTICE OF FORMATION cluded by the dissolu- off the remaining bal- Knights of Columbus: The three remaining expire soon, and we may OF Shelden Bid-a-Wee tion. By FOE Adirondack tion date. snowplow*, $12,000 DPW personnel in the 4253 Main Street, Port ance of $32,341 will be LLC Articles of Organiza- be required to cease car- related to the creation of Village will be trans- h) Any agreements en- addressed to the debt Henry, NY 12974.

Aerie #4410 tion filed with the Secre- riage of one or more of TT-08/06/2016-1TCtered into with the town the Port Henry Fire Dis- ferred to the Towns n) Any other matter dedistrict. In addition, the tary of State of New these services/stations 126301 trict #3; $10,000 to aid Highway Department in which the entity is sit- Village has a lease with sirable or necessary to in the near future where York SSNY On 22 June in the transfer of the Vil- (Pending CDL require- uated in order to carry carry out the dissoluFirst Niagara for a Pay 2016 Office Location: these services are of- lages Water and Waste ment is met). out the dissolution: loader which comes to tion: fered: Essex SSNY designated The Village and Town Water Treatment Plants Based on an increased The proposed Dissolu$22,954.06.

WFNY-CA, WRNN, Mu- to account for software, as agent of LLC upon workload, it is recom- have worked together to A USDA bond of tion Plan is available in whom Process against it sic Choice channels create a just and fair $246,000 for the recon- its entirety at the Village training, and Water Dis- mended that the Town may be served. SSNY 1900-1950, POP trict #3 extension; Fees of Moriah increase the Dissolution Plan. The Office; a copy thereof struction of the Villages NOTICE OF PUBLIC shall mail process to: SD&HD, TV One and salaries related to budget for Code En- Plan was developed by water main and an EFC will remain on file for HEARING The LLC, 300 Fraterna- SD&HD, GMA Life TV, staff transition: $5,000. forcement Officer from Village and Town li- bond related to public inspection and Essex County land Road, Paradox GMA Pinoy, Aspire, Fuse aisons with the best in- $263,515 in improve- may be viewed during Upon dissolution, the $16,467 to $25,000.

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SD&HD, Gol TV SD&HD, projected tax rates for The Village of Port Henry terest of all residents in regular business hours. ments and repairs to the public hearing on Au- Purpose: any lawful ac- Outdoor Channel former Village property- Fire Department will ob- the Village of Port Henry Water Filtration Plant Additional copies will be gust 15, 2016 at 9:00am tivity SD&HD, Weather Chan- owners would decrease tain a category 501(c)(3) and Town of Moriah in will become part of the made for the public at The Board of Supervi- TT-07/30-09/03/2016nel SD&HD, RFD, by approximately in order to qualify as a mind. See Section VI for special Water District for upon request. The plan sors Chamber for the 6TC-125294 YouToo 32.3%, an estimated tax-exempt nonprofit or- more details. is also posted on, and the former Village. The purpose of hearing pubIn addition, from time to A joint i) The manner and savings of $643.74 on a ganization. new bond related to the may be viewed and/or lic comments on the Es- TOWN OF SCHROON time we make certain property with an as- Town/Village Fire District means by which the res- improvements to the copied from the Village sex County Homebuyer Notice of Public Hearing changes in the services idents of the entity will WWTP and sewer infras- webpage at: www.sessed value of will be created. The Port Program that was fund- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that we offer in order to $100,000. Town proper- Henry Fire District #3 continue to be furnished tructure come to porthenrymoriah.com. ed as Community Devel- that the Planning Board better serve our cus- ty-owners would see an will include the Village municipal services fol- $1,840,589 and will be- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE a opment Block Grant of the Town of Schroon tomers. The following lowing the entity's dis- come part of the special estimated increase of boundary and the Fire Petition for Referendum (CDBG) project #382 HO will hold a Public Hear- changes are scheduled solution: 34%, which is equiva- Protection boundaries on Whether the Village Sewer District for the 103-12 and received ing, Pursuant to section to take place: All services currently lent to an increase of north and south of the of Port Henry Dissoluformer Village. $400,000 in funding.

276 of the Town Law, on Pop TV (fka TV Guide) $262.00 on a property Village. A joint Fire Dis- provided by the Village, All remaining assets tion Plan Shall Take EfThe CDBG program is the application of Kathy scrolling guide service other than garbage and with an assessed value trict is the best option to shall be transferred to fect was submitted to administered by the New Shiell for the Kathy will cease on or about of $100,000, not includ- keep the Village Fire De- recycling pick-up will be the Town. the Village Clerk on May York State Office of Sheill Subdivision for a August 19, 2016 ing the projected Citizen partment at its current provided by the Town of k) Findings as to 18, 2016 and was deterCommunity Renewal 2 lot subdivision of tax We will be providing you Empowerment Tax Cred- location in order to Moriah. The Town will whether any local laws, mined valid within ten (OCR), and provides re- parcel 147.01-1-17.1. these notifications limit snow removal ordinances, rules or reg- days pursuant to Generit (CETC) savings. For- serve the surrounding sources to eligible local This project located at whenever there is a mer Village property- community and keep its along sidewalks on Main al Municipal Law 779, ulations of the entity governments for hous- the southwest corner of change in channel or owners will still be re- identity. The Town and Street from Whitney shall remain in effect af- Article17-A. The petition ing, economic develop- the intersection of programming service. quired to pay their water Village will appoint five Street to the Village line ter the effective date of contained 221 valid sigment, public facilities, Burgey Rd. and Alder- You can also check our and sewer user fees, and (5) commissioners. The on North Main Street the dissolution or shall natures of registered public infrastructure, meadow Rd. Schroon division website at per unit rates for Special current volunteers for and Broad Street. Addi- remain in effect for a pe- voters. The Village of and planning activities, Lake, N.Y. and includes WWW.TWC.COM if you the Villages Fire Depart- tional services include District costs. Applying Port Henry Board of riod of time other than with the principal pur- 1 lot of approximately would like more updated ment will continue as the following: local gov- as provided by GML Ar- Trustees adopted a reso100% of the projected pose of benefiting 3.67 acres and 1 lot of information. volunteers for the New ernment representation, ticle 17-A 789: CETC, it is estimated lution within 30 days as low/moderate income approximately 20.69 TT-08/06/2016-1TCcourt services, clerical All Village local laws, or- required by law, to hold Fire District. The new tax that Village tax rates will persons. The hearing acres. The lots are locat- 126252 and administrative ser- dinances, rules or regu- a referendum on the dislevy will be $1.57/1,000. decrease by 40.7%, an will provide further in- ed in town use zone Restimated savings of All employees to be vices, public building solution plan on Tueslations, in effect on the VILLAGE OF PORT HENformation about the 20. and property mainte- date of dissolution shall day, August 16, 2016 via transferred to the Town $809.55 per $100,000 RY DESCRIPTIVE SUMprogress of the ongoing SAID HEARING shall be for a former Village tax- of Moriah are subject to nance where applicable, remain effective for a pe- a Special Election. VotMARY OF DISSOLUTION payer. Town tax rates CDBG project. Com- held on Thursday, the street lighting, code en- riod of two years follow- ing on whether the disapproval by the Town of PLAN ments related to the ef- 11th day of August 2016 forcement services, road ing dissolution. Such lo- solution plan shall take would increase

by Moriah Town Board.

In accordance with Genfectiveness of adminis- at 7:00 PM in the Town repair, cal laws, ordinances, effect, will be held at the 12.5%, an estimated in- f) The entity's assets, in- maintenance, eral Municipal Law crease of $96.63 per cluding but not limited tration of the CDBG Hall 15 Leland Avenue snow removal and salt rules or regulations shall Port Henry Firehouse lo(GML) Article 17-A 774, project will also be re- Schroon Lake, NY at park, be enforced by the Town $100,000 of assess- to real and personal applications, cated at 14 Church the Village of Port Henry ceived at this time. The which time all interested ment. See section VIII property, and the fair beach, and cemetery Street, Port Henry, NY. within the limits of the as the governing body hearing is being con- persons will be given the for more details. (All tax value thereof in current maintenance, fire and dissolved Village as if Polls will be open to reghas, by resolution, en- rates are projections and money of the United ducted pursuant to Sec- opportunity to be heard. medical services, and they had been duly istered voters of the Vildorsed the elector initi- estimates; all budget ad- States: tion 570.486, Subpart I By order of the Planning community beautifica- adopted by the Town lage of Port Henry, from ated proposed Dissolu- justments are subject to The Village of Port Henry of the CFR and in com- Board tion.

12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Board.

At any point durtion Plan to commence approval by the Town of pliance with the require- Glen Repko, Chairman The proposition on the assets, as of January 1, Water and sewer ser- ing the two year period, dissolution implementa- Moriah Town Board.) ments of the Housing TT-08/06/2016-1TC2016 total vices will be provided to dissolution plan shall the Town Board shall tion under this article. e) Any plan for the $14,952,870.11 in real the former Village by the and Community Devel- 126248 have the power to re- read as follows on the As required, this docu- transfer or elimination of and personal property, Town and will continue opment Act of 1974, as official ballots: The votview, adopt, amend or ment sets forth, in de- public employees: amended.

TOWN OF SCHROON buildings, vehicles and to be based on addition- repeal such local laws, ers of the Village of Port The Board of Supervi- NOTICE OF PUBLIC tail, the Dissolution Plan equipment, assessed al fees as an extra ordinances, rules or reg- Henry having previously The Village positions of the Village of Port and functions of Mayor, values of real property, sors Chamber is located HEARING charge to all residents. voted to dissolve; shall Henry as developed by Board of Trustees, Trea- and comparable sale Water supply will be ulations. If no action is at 7551 Court Street, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE taken by the Town Board the elector initiated disthe Dissolution Study Elizabethtown, NY, and that the Planning Board plan take surer, Tax Collector, At- prices for similar vehi- billed directly to the resi- within the two year peri- solution Steering Committee and torney, Election Inspec- cles and equipment. is accessible to persons of the Town of Schroon dents as part of a special YES ______ od, the law(s) will be au- effect? with disabilities. If spe- will hold a Public Hear- accepted by the Village These assets are recom- district and a special tors, Code Enforcement tomatically repealed. (A NO ______. Copies of of Port Henry Village cial accommodations are ing, Pursuant to section mended to be trans- district for the sewer full list of Local Laws are the petition and resoluOfficer, and all Zoning Board, which hereby in- Board members will be 276 of the Town Law, on needed for persons with system. ferred as they continue tion are on file in the Ofprovided in Section VI) disabilities, those with the application of Allen cludes the following: Police services and as- Zoning Law currently is fice of the Village Clerk eliminated upon dissolu- to be beneficial to the hearing impairments, or Slaterpryce and Arthur a) The name of the local provision of future ser- sessment functions are not adopted but is antic- and shall remain open tion. government entity to be those in need of transla- Slaterpryce for a 3 lot currently provided by ipated to be adopted pri- for public inspection The Village Clerks posi- vices. subdivision of tax parcel dissolved: tion from English, those the Town and will not be g) The entity's liabilities during normal business tion will be transferred or to dissolution.

The Village of Port Henindividuals should con- 149.9-2-2.000. to the Town based on and indebtedness, bond- impacted by dissolution. hours.

The Village of Port Henry ry, New York. tact Judith Garrison, This project located on her placement on the j) Terms for the disposi- recommends that the Denise C. Daly ed and otherwise, and Clerk of the Board at the east side of US Rt.9 b) The territorial bound- Civil Service Exam. The the fair value thereof in tion of the entity's as- Town adopt its Zoning Village Clerk aries of the entity: (518) 873-3350 at least Schroon Lake, N.Y. and position will include 30 current money of the sets and the disposition Law to reflect similar July 13, 2016 The Village of Port Henry one week in advance of includes 3 lots of aphours of Clerk/Accoun- United States: of its liabilities and in- land use and density re- TT-07/23-08/13/2016the hearing date to allow proximately .894 acres, . has a total area of ap- tant Clerk work. debtedness, including The Village currently has quirements for the for- 4TC-124836 proximately 1.5 square Upon dissolution, the for necessary arrange- 939 acres, and .834 the levy and collection of mer Village. six bonds totaling ments. Written com- acres. The lots are locat- miles and is located Town will assume con- $2,495,754.75. the necessary taxes and The Village of Port Henry ments may also be sub- ed in town use zone R- wholly within the Town The Village is set to in- assessments therefore: trol of the water and of Moriah in Essex sewer plant operations. cur debt for approxi- A Village Debt District recommends that the mitted to Judith Garri- 20.

County, New York. The Departments will be split mately $56,980 in gen- will be created to cover Town adopt its Parking son, Clerk of the Board SAID HEARING shall be Law to reflect similar Village is located in the into Water and Sewer eral debt for the existing at 7551 Court Street, held on Thursday, the any former Village liabili- parking regulations in east-central portion of Plant Operations and Elizabethtown, NY, until 11th day of August 2016 fire truck $32,341and ties that may occur prior the former Village. the Town along Lake Water and Sewer Infras- additional August 15, 2016. at 7:00 PM in the Town debt of to date of dissolution or The Village recommends Champlain.

Dated: July 28, 2016 Ju- Hall 15 Leland Avenue tructure. The Town will $24,639. The debt of the as a result of dissolu- that the Town develop a dith A. Garrison, Clerk Schroon Lake, NY at c) The type and/or class transfer the Villages two fire truck is recommend- tion. These liabilities in- more stringent Fire of the entity: Essex County Board of which time all interested clude: ed to be paid off or the (2) Water Department Burning Law. This would Supervisors persons will be given the The type of entity is a employees to take on A Village employee is include determining an costs will be transferred Village as defined in the role of Superinten- to the debt district. The 7551 Court Street opportunity to be heard. currently receiving disNew York State Village dent and Assistant Plant water debt is a result of ability benefits; costs as- appropriate distance that Elizabethtown, NY By order of the Planning residents should be alLaw. Board 12932 sociated with this claim a recent capital upgrade Operator to run Plant lowed to burn from their d) A fiscal estimate of Operations. In addition, Glen Repko, Chairman (518) 873-3350 and the balance owed is will be accounted for in homes. the cost of dissolution: TT-08-06/2016-1TCTT-08/06/2016-1TCone Village DPW em- $1,911,676. Similarly, the special debt district l) The effective date of The fiscal estimate of ployee will be brought 126251 126243 the water filtration plant if the disability claim is the proposed dissoluthe cost of the dissoluon as a Deputy Supervi- incurred $263,515 for not concluded by the tion: tion is approximately sor to assist in the Wa- plant improvements. The The Village of Port Henry dissolution date. $110,000 which will be ter and Sewer Infras- Village has also incurred proposes to dissolve efThe outstanding Ford funded primarily with a tructure Department. a USDA loan for the re-

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