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Making history at Keene Central

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Lion King Kids this weekend

Willsboro will roar to life with production

Officials: Cuomo’s education proposals a mixed bag Governor calls for an end to the Gap Elimination Adjustment

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ELIZABETHTOWN — A controversial policy that has vexed North Country educators for the past decade may soon be a thing of the past.

In his combined state of the state and executive budget address last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for the state leg-

islature to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment within two years.

For the 2016-17 spending plan, the governor proposed increasing school aid 4.3 percent to $2.1 billion, with $991 million to be allocated this fiscal year.

If approved, the $25 billion in total funding would be the highest amount spent on education in any given year in state history, the governor noted.

While pleased at the pending policy change, local educators said they continue to face significant fiscal challenges.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District Superintendent Scott Osborne called the proposal “underwhelming.”

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Snowmobile racing fans can gather at the Clinton County fairgrounds to watch expert riders battle it out

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East Coast SnoCross

PLATTSBURGH — Racing through the snow over jumps and twists and turns, professional snowmobilers will rev their engines at the Clinton County Fairgrounds next weekend.

East Coast SnoCross is the largest regional racing series in the nation, where

By Alyse professional riders from all over New EngClark Writer land and Canada compete for top honors.

The sport is popular, drawing thousands of competitors who enjoy racing the machines on snow packed lanes.

“Racing is something I’ve always want to do,” said Dylon Roe, a pro-lite member of the Kislowski Racing team. “It’s always been a dream of mine to race professionally.”

Chris Coleman, Roe’s teammate and a first-year professional rider, said he is very excited to be racing pro this year.

The Scotia-based based racer has spent the summer preparing, a strict regimen of gym training and mountain biking

“It’s not terrible,” said Osborne. “But it falls short for us.”

Osborne agrees with the North Country’s legislative delegation that the GEA should be repealed in one year — not two.

The state has had surplus situations in recent years, Osborne said.

“Why are we continuing to pull additional state aid from public schools when we’re running a surplus�” he asked. “The GEA was created because the state had a deficit. Now that we have surplus, it’s time to end it.”

The New York State Educational Conference Board, a coalition of educators, parents and union members, reported $1.7

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Snowmobile fans will gather for one of the biggest events in the region at the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Jan. 23 and 24 to watch professional racers strive for victory.

to keep in shape.

Robin Ingles, team owner and co-owner of Ingles Performance said the sport is very demanding.

“These guys work out year round,” Ingles said. “You have to have good endurance and be really strong.”

Ingles is a 30-year vet industry. The team will field two proriders and one pro-lite rider in Plattsburgh.

“There’s a level of a intensity,” Ingles said.

The course takes about 10 minutes to complete. Racers are constantly having to think about the jumps, moguls and turns. Racing sleds are heavy, with better suspension than the trail sleds they are modeled after.

With so much against them, competitors have to be smart, said Ingles. “That’s where the pro riders come in — they have more experience.”

Coleman said it’s not as much about speed as it is being responsive on the specially-calibrated machines:

ESSEX — Willsboro and Essex are formulating a plan to share a code enforcement officer.

The Willsboro town board green-lit a proposal at their meeting this month to move to a single officer that will be split between the neighboring towns.

Essex Code Enforcement Officer Lauren Murphy tendered her resignation on Tuesday, citing health reasons.

“It’s imperative I reduce stress,” Murphy said in an email.

The past year was a tumultuous one for Murphy, who found herself at the center of a prolonged dispute between former town councilman Mark Wrisley and Sandy Lewis, a neighbor with whom Wrisley shares a property boundary.

Last spring, the Essex Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied Wrisley’s request for the continuance of a zoning ordinance issued by one of Murphy’s predecessors.

Wrisley had constructed a storage shed within five feet of the Lewis Family Farm’s 30-foot setback.

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Boy Scout Troop 63 of Westport awarded its first Eagle Scout Bronze Palm to Briar Christian on Thursday, Jan. 14. Eagle Scouts are eligible for the award by participating in scout programs for at least 3 months after earning the Eagle status, which Christian obtained last spring, and by earning five additional merit badges beyond the required 21.

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Seven slots open for DEC summer camp scholarships Campers call it the experience of a lifetime

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PLATTSBURGH — Hiking, canoeing, fishing and performing skits around the campfire before going to sleep under the stars — they’re all staples of the classic outdoors experience.

Days like these are why visitors flock to the Adirondacks each year.

But not everyone can afford those simple luxuries.

That’s the premise underpinning the Department of Conservation summer camp program, which gives kids ages 1117 from across the state the opportunity to spend a week at one of their four outdoor retreats.

State officials, campers and sponsors all speak effusively of the week-long program, which contains a blend of recreational and educational elements.

The Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Limited is one of the many private organizations that offers scholarships.

This year, the group aims to send seven local kids to the camps, including Camp Colby in Saranac Lake and Pack Forest in Warrensburg.

The trout and salmon conservation group began offering the scholarships in 2007 as a memorial to Sam Thuesen and Dennis Aprill, a pair of educators, leaders and anglers who the organization says devoted their lives to the North Country.

“It’s one of the greatest things we do,” said William Wellman, a board member.

Kids who go are enthused to the point of crying when they have to go home, Wellman recalled, while their letters act as

Each year, the Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited sends seven local kids to participate in the DEC’s summer camp program. Participants have called the experience life-changing. Deadlines for this year’s applications are March 15.

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testimonials to their experiences, which many call life-changing, including Nicole Williams.

A stint at Lake Colby was the first time Williams really spent outdoors. After catching the bug, the Plattsburgh resident returned as a counselor, where she honed her leadership skills.

Williams can now be found on the hiking trail or in a kayak on Lake Champlain when she’s not attending classes at St. Lawrence University, where she is majoring in math.

“It was really fun,” Williams said, “and it was a really good leadership experience.”

The program started in 1947 when a group of conserva-

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Honeybee Community Fund to honor founders KEENE — The Honeybee Community Fund has helped to support small businesses, farmers, nonprofit organizations, environmental projects and the arts throughout Essex County since 1996. After 20 years, and almost $240,000 expended, final grants were made in 2015 and the foundation has been closed. In doing so, it seems time to honor its roots and the woman who planted them. Susan V. Treadwell came to the Adirondacks in 1910 as a child when her father bought land on which to raise Percheron horses. Her adult life centered around the home she maintained here, with particular regard to bringing employment opportunities and sustainability to the community. Her generous spirit provided an inheritance gift to a family member who established a foundation to continue that spirit.

As the honeybee brings growth to those it touches, they hope to bring fruition to those who toiled in Essex County. Like those honeybees, the board members found nourishment in discovering the resourcefulness of the county’s residents. It was always a delight and often a thrill to learn how people established a presence working the land, teaching others or creating jobs.

Choir issues call for singers WESTPORT — The Adirondack Children’s Choir rehearsals will begin Sunday, Jan. 24 at Hamilton Hall, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children ages 9 and older may participate free of charge.

For more information, call Jennifer Moore at 396-6640.

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tionists and sportsmen met with the DEC to discuss how to better educate young men to hunt, trap and better conserve resources.

The trips originally cost $17.50 each; they’re now $350.

Camp DeBruce, located in the Catskills, was the first property to be purchased and developed by the DEC. Rushford (Allegany County) followed in the 1950s; Colby in the 1960s, and Pack Forest in the 1980s.

Now, they’re full each year, said Randy Caccia, camp administrator, with 60 percent coming from private groups.

The program prides itself on the blend of old-fashioned fun with education.

One sportsman education class is offered each week — including hunting, trapping and archery — and are interspersed with practical lessons, including those related to field, forest and aquatics.

Counselors, who are required to have two years of schooling in the natural sciences, may also instill lessons on their specific fields.

“They take the excitement they have for nature and bring it to the kids,” said Caccia.

Wellman cited discussions with two former campers who ended up in the conservation arena.

“This is the point in their life that turned them around and turned them onto the outdoors.”

Scholarships from the Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited are now available. To apply, send a one-page letter telling why you want to go to camp to Susie Oliver, 2 Finlay Drive, Plattsburgh NY 12901 by March 15. Include age, school and phone number/email address. Limited to first-time attendees and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Transportation not provided. Visit dec.ny.gov/education for more info.

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WCS to perform Disney’s ‘Lion King Kids’ WILLSBORO — Disney’s “The Lion King Kids” will be presented Friday, Jan. 22 and 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m.

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, the production tells the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

Born into the royal family, precocious cub Simba spends his days exploring the sprawling savanna grasslands and idolizing his kingly father, Mufasa, while youthfully shirking the responsibility his position in life requires.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind.

Director Derrick Hopkins said the production gives elementary students the chance of tackling “iconic roles” while honing fundamental skills of acting, singing, dancing with performance.

Additionally, students have been able to explore the basic parallels between the show and Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet.’”

“I’m so proud of my students,” Hopkins said. “They have taken on the challenge of making dramatic and comedic choices in developing their characters, which have strengthened the storytelling. They have such ownership of their role.

Audiences will marvel at their talents and dedication to their craft.”

Students said they were excited about the production, including Ethan Leibeck, who plays the villainous Scar.

“At first I was nervous because I had never played a character like Scar,” Leibeck said. “But once I started rehearsals, I relaxed a bit. I especially like when I get to sing my solo song, ‘Be Prepared.’ It is such an exciting and new experience once you are on the stage that I encourage others to try it as well.”

Sierra Bronson (Pumbaa) said she loves to “be funny.”

“It is so much fun being in this production. It is really fun working with my teacher and director, Mr. Hopkins, and my music teacher Mrs. Moore. This experience is so exciting because we work hard and at the end it all plays off and we have an awesome time. I love theatre because it is a lot of fun with my friends, and I love being someone I am not. It is devastating that this is going to be my last elementary production.”

Tickets will be available at the door for $6 general admission; children under 5 are free. For additional info, contact Mr. Hopkins at 572-4272 or dhopkins@willsborocsd.org.

Cast list: Rafiki-Mallory Arnold, Mufasa-Justin Joslyn, Sarabi-Erica Klein, Zazu-Mackenzie Martin, Scar-Ethan

Leibeck, Simba-Everett Cassavaugh, Nala-Saige Reyes, Banzai-Jenna Ford, Shenzi-Anna McShane, Ed-Marcus Carson, Timon-Abbigail Bruno, Pumbaa-Sierra Bronson, WildebeestCleo Lobdell, Emily Mitchell, Jameson Russell, HyenasMakenzie Sawitski and Jozlyn Welch.

Ensemble includes: Kylie Aubin, Tristen Benway, Katherine Estus, Danica Santillofinnley Walker, Molly Freeman, Emily Gay, Justice Johnson, Hailey king, Lillyana Knapp, Carson Leibeck, Cleo Lobdell, Mariyah Manzer, Kailye Marble

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The Pleasant Valley Chorale begins rehearsals for its spring session Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. Music for the spring will be a salute to the music of Cole Porter. New members are welcome; please contact Susan Hughes at sfhsings@gmail.com.

The Center has tried to offer daytime interest groups during the winter months, some with success and some did not have interest. If you have a hobby or interest Ken Hughes, AKA the MacMan, returns Wednesday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. with Tech 101, a group class at the Center to answer questions about your electronic gadgets.

Please contact the Center or visit our website for more information about Tech 101. Call anytime to sign up for a time slot. Preference will be given to Elizabethtown, Lewis and New Russia residents.

Pick-up basketball is open for adults at ELCS on most

Madalynn Martin, Emily Mitchell, Danielle Reithel, Jameson Russell, Danica Santillo, Makenzie Sawitski, Audrey Walker, Finnley Walker and Jozlyn Welch.

Production team includes: Director/Choreographer Derrick A. Hopkins, Music Director Jennifer Moore, Stage managers Myah Green, Erinn Walker, Lights Operator Connor Sheehan, Production Coordinators Karen Arnold, Jeanmarie Dekleine, Mimi Lane, Jennifer Leibeck and Tara Valachovic.

Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Check the facebook group “Social Center Adult Basketball” for updates.

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Ellen DuBois offers a 4:15 p.m. yoga class.

Kye Smith offers Wednesday night Zumba on Jan. 27, at 5:15 p.m., and Boot Camp immediately after at 6:30 p.m. Boot Camp is a 30-minute session of intense interval strength training using body weight-bearing exercises. Boot Camp is only $3.

On Thursday, Jan. 28, we offer NCCI Medicaid enrollment help from 9 a.m. to noon and walk-ins are welcome.

Fitness classes Thursday evening include yoga with Ellen at 4:15 p.m. and Zumba with Karin DeMuro at 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 is Pizza and Pool Friday for Teen Rec Members.

Most Friday nights we will hold a pool tournament fueled by Bub’s pizza. In March, all Friday night winners will compete in the Tournament of Champions!

All fitness classes are $6 unless otherwise noted.

Teen Rec hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 2 until 9 p.m.

For more information, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408.

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Plattsburgh studio to hold “really really free” market Need a coat? No strings attached at ROTA Gallery’s winter clothing and skills swap

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — With a chill in the air, Cate Wurster tore through her closet and marveled at the items she no longer needed: Coats, parkas, gloves — knitted winter hats with snowflake patterns.

“Man, these are a lot of really nice coats,” Wurster recalled.

ROTA Gallery, the downtown art studio and performance space, had hosted clothing markets before, but never in the winter, when the need is greater.

“A lot of our friends don’t have proper winter coats,” said Wurster, the venue’s music coordinator.

And so the idea of the “Winter Really, Really Free Market” was born. Residents are encouraged to drop their usable items off at the Bridge Street location, where items will ideally find new homes.

Normally used as a performance space for local and

visiting musicians — the community-run venue will host a lineup of experimental rock artists this weekend — Wurster said the swap presents an ideal opportunity to open the all-ages venue for other uses.

Attendees are also swap their skills — be they babysitting, cooking or general fix-it work — as part of a barter exchange.

Wurster, for instance, has a knack for doing seamstress work.

It’s all part of the emerging barter economy.

The market is part of a broader effort to promote ROTA’s services to the community.

The volunteer-run center promotes a do-it-yourself ethic. One of their main goals, said Wurster, is to utilize recycled resources and volunteer time to develop a vibrant community.

For twenty-somethings who haven’t been involved in traditional volunteer efforts, the market is a way to get involved, stay busy, give

Shannon Stott and Cate Wurster spearheaded the ROTA Gallery’s Winter Really, Really Free Market, which is scheduled for Jan. 31.

Items can be dropped off at the downtown location ahead of the daylong clothing and skills swap.

back and, perhaps more importantly, get rid of unwanted stuff.

“We’re all here together,” Wurster said.

The Winter Really, Really Free Market: Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations for usable items are currently being accepted during

open gallery hours. For more info, or to organize a special drop-off time, find ROTA on Facebook or at rotagallery@gmail.com. Monetary do-

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The Wishing Well

s kids we would ask mom, dad or a grand parent for a coin to throw in the wishing well.

They knew no matter how much money went into the well and no matter how hard we wished, the wish was never going to come true unless you shared your secret wish with them. But as a young child you had hope the toy or special wish just might magically appear someday.

Fanciful wishes back then might be to wish for a million dollars, which in the early 1960’s was a kings ransom.

You don’t see many wishing wells today and when you do run across one frequently it no longer has water in it and appears obsolete.

But alas today we have the Powerball Lottery which in many ways is really nothing more than today’’s version of the old wishing well.

I broke down and purchased my very first lottery ticket last week for the ultrahyper-slim chance upon chance that we might be lucky enough to win the $1.6 billion jackpot.

Ok, my wife and I went a little nuts we actually bought three tickets. For Christmas, our son and daughter-in-law put some scratch off tickets in our stockings and we apparently won $6. So why not push the whole enchilada back into the system and see if we could parlay our winnings into the big jackpot.

I’m sure we weren’t alone as the evening rolled along sharing thoughts on how we would use the funds.

All those positive dreams that millions were conjuring up in the days and hours before the drawing couldn’t help but spur everyone with a dream to think beyond themselves about the good things this money could do for so many more than just themselves.

If only wishes and dreams could come true think of all the joyful thoughts that were on the minds of the millions who took a chance and then just think how lucky we are to be alive. No matter how difficult our lives may be something as simple as a $2 dollar ticket can provide such fanciful thoughts for a few hours.

Now think about how better our world would be if we could all spend more time thinking about all the positive things we can do for our love ones, friends, charities and family with the blessings we’ve already been given to share. Perhaps we’ve missed the true mean of “Well Wishes” and what a “Wishing Well” is really all about� Let’s face it wishes do come true and hope is all we need to brighten a cynical world.

Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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Keeping local businesses afloat during winter is a team effort

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here’s a lot to love about North Country winters — Ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling are some of our favorite things.

These activities are also what makes our region so attractive to visitors and newcomers.

But there’s a lot to dislike, too — Road conditions, frozen pipes and seasonal unemployment tops the list.

So do businesses that close for the winter.

Take your pick of towns across the region: What’s the North Country equivalent of a tumbleweed� We understand the dynamics. Who can blame some of these business owners� It’s tough to make the numbers work when a large percentage of the population picks up stakes and skips town at the first sign of frost.

But what about the year-round folks who still need goods and services� Unlike seasonal residents, we’re still here.

We plow roads, take care of seasonal homes, tow vehicles, teach kids, drive ambulances and fight fires.

Not only do we support these small businesses year-round, but also organize and facilitate the events that draw visitors into the community, where guests inject much-needed funds into the local economy.

So when a local shop closes for the winter, we can’t help but feel left out in the cold.

While local merchants have no real obligation to stay open for year-round residents, it sure would be nice.

Tranquility is a perk of living here, but it doesn’t mean we should have to embark on an epic quest to grab a midnight snack.

To be clear, there are broader forces at work here.

Businesses are continuing to struggle in the economic downtown. Taxes and regulatory burdens are throttling growth, while cozy entitlement programs continue to dissuade people from taking on low-paying work.

For owners, the job is just plain exhausting. Paired with the weather, it’s no surprise that Florida sounds good right about now.

We get it.

But the North Country needn’t take after the North Pole, once the razzledazzle of the holidays are in the rearview.

In these tiny communities, small businesses play a critical role in year-round sustainability.

Tourism is great. But it becomes irrelevant if there’s nowhere for people to spend money.

Success is possible. All the ingredients are here.

Deep pools of entrepreneurial talent bubble under the surface. Empty storefronts abound; economic development grants are gushing from the state tap, while inbound tourism continues to increase.

We all have roles to play.

Local officials need to continue lobbying for policies that will make the Adiron-

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MissionÊ of Ê HopeÊ StoryÊ bringsÊ aÊ smile

To the Editor: On behalf of the Dragoon Family we would like to thank you for your recent coverage of The Mission of Hope Story and our mother Lucille Dragoon’s involvement. Your article was very nice and brought forth the concerns of many local residents for those less fortunate. Sister Debbie Blow does a fantastic job of organizing and executing the relief efforts on behalf of the North Country. Our family has been very fortunate to be a part of those efforts in a small way.

It was so good seeing the smile on Mom’s face when she saw the article and read it. It is always a good thing when folks are trying to do a very positive things for

dack Park more liveable on a year-round basis, including pushing for the state broadband funds that, despite being the subject of much pomp and circumstance, have been slow getting out the door.

Elected officials who are unable or unwilling to be strong cheerleaders for their communities should get out of the way.

Merchants, including those who take pages from Punxsutawney Phil’s playbook, might want to consider tweaking their business models to ensure that they’re offering a product or service that people actually want.

For instance: A wide selection of craft beer is something people will spend money on. So are specialities from local food producers, like choice cuts of meat and cheese.

What people don’t want: Marked-up stock that’s been on the shelves since the Reagan Administration.

Above all, regular people need to be supportive.

We have a responsibility to frequent the businesses that do stay open for the winter, even if it means paying a bit extra.

Shopkeepers do have a point when they gripe that despite all the positive talk by civic do-gooders, they seldom see these folks keeping their spending in the local community.

The next time you’re on your way home, reconsider buying local instead of picking up items at that larger chain store.

Perhaps the next time we’re fuming over that long car ride to buy a gallon of milk — or kicking ourselves as we go without — we can use the time to ponder how we can all help to ensure no one gets left out in the cold… or at least not without the proper provisions.

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They do not do it for the pat on the back, they do it because it is the right thing to do.

Again, thank you so much. We will continue to enjoy “The Sun” and your efforts to cover North Country news in a positive way. It is very much appreciated.

Tom Dragoon On behalf of the family of Lucille Dragoon West Chazy

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AdkÊ teamÊ andÊ AdkÊ brand

To the Editor: I commend and salute Lake Placid, its elected officials, ORDA, The Olympic Regional Development authority and ROOST, the Regional Organization of Sustainable Tourism. They reached out to us, the nearby towns and villages here in the Adirondacks, with the Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) some years ago and it’s worked. The games are now wholly “regional” and Adirondack towns and villages are working together on its brand, its identity and its entire strategic game plan in the process...and I, for one, am excited, because it is producing greater things for us all.

Five years ago, the state pulled its funding for the very popular ESWG, which drew thousands to Lake Placid each February. Instead of continuing it themselves … something they could have done and more-than-likely have succeeded in doing … Jim McKenna, from Roost, ORDA’s Ted Blazer, Lake Placid Mayor Craig Randall and Town of North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi did something unprecedented; they asked neighboring municipalities to share the promise, responsibility and the gains of this premier winter event and as a result, ESWG is on the verge of becoming so much bigger than ever before. ORDA, especially, continues to devote enormous resources to develop and keep the games going.

ESWG events are now held in Wilmington, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake. Paul Smith’s and, this year, Malone will be added. The games and its tourism dollars are not just confined to Lake Placid. It is now an “Adirondack” event with its success and marketing spread to an entire region.

In fact, the ESWG logo was changed and is now emblazoned with “Adirondacks,” and not the name of any individual village.

Last month, just outside of Malone, at the Titus Mountain Ski Area, County Legislator Barb Rice and I walked into a news conference at which new ESWG events were to be announced and the first people we saw were Essex County leaders, Randy Preston, from Wilmington, Keene’s Bill Ferebee and Jay’s former Supervisor Randy Douglas. We were surprised as Malone is a long drive from their home towns, but they wanted to be there in support of Malone, the games and the region. It was true team spirit present….as we heard the news that Titus Mountain will host an exciting “Big Air” skiing competition and Saranac Lake will host a first-ever “Fat Bike” event at its Mt. Pisgah. ESWG officials also announced that they want the games to expand even more and become “international” in the years ahead, a prospect we heartily applauded.

As ESWG has broadened, another very promising regional endeavor occurred: Local villages, towns and counties have affiliated with ROOST to promote the Adirondack Region. Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties have signed on as well as the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake. We see ROOST as the natural and superior marketing arm for the entire Adirondacks and the more municipalities that join and support its efforts, the more “The Adirondacks” will be known throughout the world. We know it is working. We see it in the numbers. The Adirondack brand is becoming more and more valuable and pays dividends to the smaller towns that cannot afford a national advertising budget. And we also see ROOST helping villages like Saranac Lake vie for even bigger things, like the 2017 World Snowshoe Championships. ROOST put together the SL bid package for the event and is helping us lobby for those championships….and we could not have done it without their expertise and resources.

All these good things happened because a few people and organizations “reached out” to surrounding towns to form a team and now, I firmly believe, our Adirondack Region will be stronger and more prosperous because of it. Excelsior!

Mayor Clyde Rabideau Saranac Lake

CommunityÊ ralliesÊ forÊ Gabby

To the Editor: On Sunday, Feb. 7, family and friends will host a fundraiser at the Upper Jay Fire Department in honor of 18 year old community member Gabrielle (Gabby) Lincoln of Jay. Gabby received a Bilateral Lung Transplant Sunday, Jan. 10, at Boston’s Children Hospital. This was another huge milestone in her journey to better health. At the age of three, Gabby was diagnosed with Myeloid Leukemia, resulting in treatments of Radiation and Chemotherapy. In 2001, Gabby was the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant. Unfortunately, her lungs began to fail due to damage from a graft-versus host disease she contracted after the transplant.

As Gabby continues to recover at Boston’s Children Hospital for at least the next couple of months, her mother Anna and father Willie will remain by her side. To absorb some of the expenses incurred while staying in Boston with occasional travels back to their home in Jay, our small, close-knit community is rallying to relieve some of the financial burdens by hosting the upcoming fundraiser.

From 1 to 5 p.m., the fun-filled event will consist of a traditional Michigan Meal, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle and live entertainment. A donation of $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12 is greatly appreciated. Children under the age of 4 are free and takeout will be available.

Donations for the silent auction are much needed. If you wish to make a donation, please contact Auction Coordinator, John (Sleepy) Pulsifer at 524-9562.

For further general fundraising inquiries or if you wish to send a monetary contribution, please contact Event Coordinators Patty VonDell at 4207777, Brooke Sorrell 593-5541 and Keri Ford at 572-4733.

Let’s continue to show Gabby and her family North Country friendship and support.

Patty VonDell/Event Coordinator Brooke Sorrell/Event Coordinator Keri Ford/Event Coordinator John (Sleepy) Pulsifer/Auction Coordinator Jay

FirstÊ handÊ lookÊ atÊ Trump

To the Editor: Recently I had the privilege of hearing Donald Trump speak in Burlington, Vt. I found it to be quite an experience on a couple of fronts. I saw firsthand the Left’s attitude toward free speech. They had no intentions of being tolerant. Nonetheless, “The Donald” played them like a Stratovarius. With all the fuss generated by the protesters the event drew even more interested observers. His visit inside Bernie Sanders’ territory was also vintage Trump.

He went straight into the belly of the beast and came out with greater admiration and respect.

Secondly, Mr. Trump exudes tremendous confidence and leadership ability. Those traits were on full display that evening. His charisma (let alone his debate performances) has sucked the oxygen out of every rival’s campaign.

Some disagree with his remarks, but he undoubtedly has struck a chord.

People have embraced his “non-PC” campaign with welcome relief.

Mr. Trump believes in America; which is in stark contrast to the belittling and scolding of Obama.

In ten months we have a tremendous opportunity to “Make America great again!” Your vote will make it happen.

John P. Sharkey Ticonderoga

PeopleÊ helpingÊ people

To the Editor: 2015 was a great year for our food pantry. We were able to reach out and feed many people. This was possible through the generous giving of many organizations and individual people. Just to name a few were: The Regional Food Bank, Tops, VFW, Men’s Club, Richards Library, Warrensburg Elementary School, Warrensburg High School, Cornell Extension, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Episcopal Church and Presbyterian Church.

We would also like to thank all those people who gave produce from their gardens all summer and fall so others might have fresh fruit and vegetables.

We were given milk cards and toiletry items. We were even given some new stuffed animals and back packs to hand out to the children. The children were so pleased.

We received donations in memory of loved ones which allowed us to purchase meats, canned goods, cereals, soups and many other needed items.

We are able to carry on this mission project because of all of you. Without your support we would not be able to feed and care for all those who come to us each week. Your generosity is very much appreciated. You are all so special to me. Thank you so much. God Bless.

Fay Crandall First Presbyterian Church Warrensburg

The Elizabethtown-Lewis Headstart show off their new home at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Thursday, Jan. 8. Staff members, from left to right, include Kristy Napper, MaryBeth Sayre, Joyce Depo, Jolene Sayward and Julie Cassavaugh. For information on the classroom or enrollment, call 873-6371 ext 106.

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COMMENTARY

Little Bits Ups and Downs Gordie Little

Columnist

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hen asked how we feel, we might answer, “I have my ups and downs.” I guess my goal and yours would be to have far more ups than downs.

Kaye and I are enjoying a vacation in Florida. Because of its geographical location, we might refer to this state as “down” south.

Conversely, Morrisonville, would be “up” north. Pretty straightforward. But my friend Les Bradford sent me a note that caused me to ponder. I do a lot of that.

I had told him about someone who had gone “down” to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. He said he would have said “over” or “out” if he were heading for the Massena area. Les spent much of his adult life as a pilot and I wondered if being “up” in the air so much made a difference in his vocabulary.

I recalled that, when I was a youngster in Moira, we said we were going “up south.” There’s one for you to think about. In conducting an informal survey, I asked Kaye about growing up in Saranac Lake. Without a pause, she said “We always said we were going downtown.” She added, “We would sometimes go out in the country.” She also remembered going “up” to Gramma’s or “over” to a friend’s house.

I did some more research and learned it is really sometimes an elevation or geographical thing.

But, in some cases, it was started long ago and never changed.

“Uptown”, for some folks, meant where the rich or “uppity” people lived. “Downtown” was the opposite. Way back when, city fathers wanted the business district to sound special, so they called it “uptown.” Not in Plattsburgh, however. That has always been “downtown” as far as I know.

“Upstate” and “downstate” have different meanings and that is a controversy I’ve written about often. I was born near New York City and always heard Harlem referred to as “uptown.” Downtown was Greenwich Village.” Then, there was “midtown” Manhattan.

My friends from the United Kingdom almost always go “uptown” while we are heading “downtown” here in America.

If you study American history through literature, you find that “uptown” and “downtown” changed over time. By the early 20th century, the central business district had been pretty much established as “downtown.” Confused yet� Les set my brains to scrambling by telling me how things were in Middleboro, Massachusetts: “Down in Carver, Plymouth and the Cape Region, while Grandma Bradford lived over in Whitman.

We went up to Boston.” Whew.

Then, he started with things like “out so sea” to further confuse me. My head filled with Billy Joel’s 1983 hit, “Uptown Girl.”

Les and Helga owned a camp on Cumberland Head called “Upta,” as in “Up to camp.” By the way, is Australia really “down under�” I’m counting on you to unravel this whole thing while I take a nap up in my room.

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

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Sunday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mooers Elementary PTP Craft Show - just in time for Valentine’s Day! Support the school in raising money for a new playground for the children.

Details: Melissa Schwartz-Croteau 518335-0586 or mschwartz22@ymail.com.

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DANCE PARTY! @ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL.

FEB.

06 Sat.

Saturday: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Family Dance: 7-8 pm preschool to elementary kids dance to favorite kid classics. 8-10 pm high school to adult dance to mixes from the 80’s to now.

Suggested Donation of $5 per person, $20 per family. Snacks available for purchase.

Proceeds to benefit WPTSO. Details: wptso.com.

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THE LION KING KIDS@ WILLSBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL. 1/22 & 1/23: 7:00 pm 2/24: 2:00 pm

DINE UNITED JAN. - EAT OUT, 28 GIVE BACK@ Thurs.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS.

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JAN.

22 Fri.

THRU

JAN.

24 Sun.

Elementary students will perform, sing and dance. Directed by Derrick Hopkins.

Admission: $6; Under 5 Free.

Details: 518-963-4456.

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INDOOR PISTOL JAN. & SMALL 21 Thurs.

CALIBER RIFLE THRU SHOOTING@ APRIL CHESTERFIELD 28 FISH & GAME Thurs.

CLUB, CLINTONVILLE.

Please visit the United Way Adirondack Region’s website to see the participating restaurants in your area. Proceeds go to support high priority Health & Human Service Needs across the Adirondack Region such as food, shelter, mental health & youth development. Details and a list of participating area restaurants: www.unitewayce.org.

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JAN. BENEFIT FOR BINK@ 23 WILLSOROUGH Sat. BOWLING CENTER & TOTO’S SPORTS LOUNGE.

Saturday: 3:00 pm

Thursdays (Jan.- April): 7:00 - 9:00 pm Pistol permit required before shooting is allowed for pistols. $5 non-members, $3 members. Details: John Stranahan 518-534-9716.

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MOVIE: THE MARTIAN@ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE.

JAN.

30 Sat.

Saturday: 7:30 pm

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Thrilling survival tale starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars. $6 adults, $3 under 18 Details: 518-963-4170, cvfilms.org.

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TURANDOT@ LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

Derrick “Bink” Bashaw’s house was lost in a fire. This 9-pin bowling tournament, 50/50 raffle, and other donations go to Bink. Donation: $50 per team.

Details: Dale 518-963-8983.

INDOOR ARCHERY SHOOT@ CHESTERFIELD FISH & GAME CLUB, CLINTONVILLE.

JAN.

27 Tues.

THRU

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26 Tues.

Tuesdays (Jan.- April): 7:00 - 9:00 pm Indoor archery shoot takes place Tuesday evenings. $5 non-members, $3 members.

Details: John Stranahan 518-534-9716.

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30 Sat.

Saturday: 1:00 pm

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JAN. LUNCH & MUSIC BY PURE 24 Sun. COUNTRY@ PERU MEMORIAL VFW POST 309.

Sunday: 1:00 pm

A fairy-tale Chinese empire in ancient times has a princess who is determined not to marry. Mix in a hero who swears to marry her or die trying. Tremendous opera singing. Adults $18, Students $12.

Details: 518-523-2512.

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Kitchen opens at 1pm on the fourth Sunday. Music for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Details: 518-643-2309, https://goo.gl/YC4E6X View our complete listing and other events online.

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Essex Code Enforcement

After 16 years as a councilman, Wrisley declined to seek reelection and left office at the end of December.

Zoning board member Jay White, who presided over the meeting last spring, said he was frustrated at the delay, the reasons for which remain unclear.

“What’s the point of having a zoning board if we’re not going to enforce�” he said. “I am gratified that the building has been moved, but not gratified for what it took to make it happen.”

Last week, Gardner denied reports that the codes enforcement officer position was open.

“There is no opening,” Gardner wrote in an email. “I haven’t received any resignation. So I guess it’s a rumor.”

Murphy said she had spoken with Gardner several weeks ago about stepping down.

Following confirmation by Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland that the two towns had entered negotiations to share the position — which came after Gardner’s denial to the Sun — Gardner failed to respond to a second email seeking clarification.

Essex does not have an official website where job listings and other public information is posted.

Douglas Rock currently serves as the code enforcement officer in Willsboro.

If approved, Essex would pay Willsboro to provide those services, Gillilland said.

The ideal relationship would see permit-seekers and contractors going to either town for permits.

A single point of contact would aid in creating efficiencies,

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an exemption (but was cross-examined by Lewis), the board gave the then- town councilman 90 days to come into compliance by moving the building.

Despite the July deadline set by the board, Murphy didn’t issue a compliance order until Dec. 10.

The building was moved shortly thereafter.

At the time, Wrisley chalked it up to an innocent mistake.

“I didn’t think it was over the marker,” Wrisley said. “My mistake, it wasn’t intentional.”

But Lewis alleged Wrisley knowingly obscured the property line by pounding the iron boundary markers into the ground and hiding them under a bed of gravel and farm equipment.

If that was the case, doing so would have been illegal, said Lewis, who referred to the action as “a form of contemplated theft.”

“It’s a simple crime,” Lewis said. “This guy is a sworn officer of our town.”

At the meeting, Lewis, who had previously entered into litigation with the town (and won) over the assessment of his 1,200-acre organic cattle farm, displayed what he said was a tampered tax map as evidence of official malfeasance.

Murphy appeared to confirm Lewis’ argument.

“Instead of drawing a cutout where Sandy’s property dips it, [Wrisley] drew the line straight,” Murphy said when discussing the map.

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said Gillilland. Rock would likely keep office hours in Essex and have access to their records.

“He’s an extremely intelligent and hardworking codes officer,” Gillilland said of Rock. “I have full confidence Doug will not have a problem.”

The Essex town board meets on the second Tuesday of each month; Willsboro, the second Monday.

Willsboro and Essex have entered discussions to share a code enforcement officer. In Essex, the road to get there has been riddled with controversy. In May 2015, the Essex Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request by a former town councilman, Mark Wrisley, for a continuation of a variance containing a building abutting the property of his neighbor, Sandy Lewis. It took nearly seven months for a remedial order to be issued. Essex’s code enforcement officer resigned on Tuesday, citing health reasons. The parcel is pictured above.

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PLATTSBURGH — The Champlain Valley Sweet Adelines will deliver Singing Valentines in Plattsburgh and the surrounding area Friday, Feb. 12 through Feb. 14th. Chorus members arrange to go to homes, places of work, restaurants or anywhere to sing to loved ones or friends in four-part harmony. Each sweetheart receives two selected songs, a stuffed animal, assorted candies, and a digital picture of the event for $45. In addition, people can also order a serenade by telephone for $15 to someone far away.

To arrange for a Valentine surprise that will always be remembered, contact Esther at 561-3715 or email valentines@ champlainvalleychorus.org.

Public invited to tourism chat TUPPER LAKE — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) will host two informational public meetings Thursday, Jan. 21 to review destination marketing objectives, progress and plans for Tupper Lake and Piercefield. The first will be held in the downstairs board room at the Tupper Lake Municipal Office at 5 p.m., followed by a meeting at the Piercefield Town Office at 7 p.m. For more information, visit roostadk.com.

The Au Sable Forks Knights of Columbus Council 2301 held their annual District-Level Free Throw Championship Sunday, Jan. 17. The age categories for girls and boys were 9, 11 and 12. Winners are, from front row, L to R: Molly Denis-Plattsburgh, Lexi Denis-Plattsburgh, Brady Doorey-Morrisonville, Eli Snow-Jay, Carson Garcia-Jay, Jack Thomas-Jay, Koree Stillwell-Peru and Reagan Arnold-Willsboro. Back row, L to R: Council 2301 Grand Knight Tom McDonald, Council 2301 Treasurer and Free Throw Chairman Pete Light and Allen Dixon, former district deputy of the Knights of Columbus.

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Notes from the North Woods Joe Hackett

> Outdoor Columnist

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A retrospective on ice

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ooking back through the through the eyes of age, I’m often reminded of just how lucky I was to have to have survived my younger days. I grew up with the freedom to hike, bike, climb, ski and skate, and ride; and I always took full advantage of the opportunities at hand, which varied with the seasons.

Flowing waters played a central role in my development.

There was a brook flowing through our backyard, which flowed into a larger stream before eventually connecting with the Boquet River about a half mile downstream. The waterways were our playgrounds, and they provided year round opportunities for adventures that included swimming holes and fishing holes, waterslides, cliff diving, whitewater paddling, and even a chance to enjoy some amateur archeology, after spring floods unearthed a variety of old bottle dumps.

In fact, it is surprisingly easy to locate old dumps, which are typically found on steep banks, just off the road. One of the largest dumps on the Boquet can be found on the left bank of the river just below Boquet Falls. It includes rusted old cars, farm equipment and lots of glass and Blue Willow china.

Despite all of those apparent dangers, I’ve managed to make it to a fairly, old age, which is truly quite astounding considering the circumstances. One thing I’ve learned is there is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice.

While we regularly risked (braved�) the raging whitewaters of spring thaw in nothing more than a flat bottom jon boat, and launched ourselves off towering cliffs, I expect the most dangerous aspect of our misadventures occurred during the winter months, when we skated on the thin river ice.

I remember only a few incidents when my companions fell through the pond ice, but there were dozens of mid-winter plunges that occurred on the rivers and streams. How we ever managed to escape such dangerous escapades unscathed, is impossible to understand. It was truly dumb luck, with an emphasis on “dumb”!

As temperatures finally begin to tumble, there is a temptation to get out and enjoy the ice-covered and lakes and ponds. But outdoor travelers should beware, especially as temperatures continue to fluctuate. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of five ice related deaths occur in North America every winter and often, they’re a result of poor judgement, and/or alcohol related. The single most common cause of ice related incidents/rescues are

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animals on the ice. Often, a rescue is required to save a rescuer that had attempted to rescue a cat or a dog that was on the ice. In this era of Climate Change, ice has become more unpredictable than ever. You can only be sure of the spot that you measured, especially in areas with a flow near inlets and outlets, where ice conditions can change in a period of several hours.

As a rule of thumb, if you don’t know, don’t go! Tomorrow is another day and the fish will still be in the water. If you plan to get out on the ice, ask first, and stay on the packed or marked trail. I always wear an inflatable PFD, and I carry a set of ice picks. I usually carry a hockey stick, or ski poles whenever I venture out on the ice, and I keep a throw rope attached to my pack.

Current ice conditions in the region range from 4-5 inches in the Saranac Lake Region, to less than 2 inches on Lake George and southern Lake Champlain. I prefer at least 6 inches of ice, before I feel safe wandering about the lakes and ponds. I shudder to think of the risks I took as a youth; especially when I consider the potential dangers that such actions posed to the potential rescuers that may have come to my aid.

As the ice continues to set up, it will expand and fracture, rumble, boom and moan. Often, it will heave, and occassionally a stress crack will occur. Sometimes, this can happen underfoot. If so, walk away from the crack in the direction you came from, and move to shore as quickly as possible.

If you do fall in, move to the edge of the ice where you fell in, where it’s likely to be strongest and use ice spikes to pull yourself from the water. Stay low, and roll away from the hole which will distribute you weight. Once out, roll at least 6-feet away from the hole before you attempt to stand and move towards shore. It’s important to note that most deaths related to ice and cold water accidents are not caused by drowning, but rather, by hypothermia. You’ll only have a few minutes to get yourself out before your body becomes too stiff and affected by cold water temperatures to move.

If you witness someone go through the ice, never run towards them. Obviously the ice isn’t safe, and it won’t help matters if you’re both in the water. Call for help if you have a cell phone. Never, ever attempt reach out to a person in the water.

Two people in the water vastly reduces the potential for rescue. Be sure to mark the location for rescuers by alining two sticks on shore pointing to the site.

If you can, locate a long stick, rope or other such material to reach out to them. If you have to, cut the seatbelts out of your truck, or break down saplings from the nearby woods. Tie shirts or jackets together to make a rope, jumper cables and even use shoelaces if necessary. Locate something to reach out to the person, and lie on your stomach to distribute your weight. Extend a branch, pole, or throw a rope to the person and back away from the hole to pull them out of the water, and look for a canoe or possible flotation device in nearby boathouses. If there’s no help available, you can attempt to coach the victim from a safe distance to put their arms on the

Conservation Conversations Rich Redman

> Outdoor Columnist

rich@suncommunitynews.com

Quit complaining and get cutting!

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was down to the local lumber yard recently, and some of us were solving the world’s problems, you know, that waiting in line to check out chit chat that takes place at the local building supply.

Lumber yards are a great place to solve the world’s problems. It’s a place where you get a pick-up truck load of working men’s and women’s, points of view on life. Carpenters and the other builders of this country, with a wad of chew, pencils stuck behind their ear, measuring tapes on their belt and once in a while a gal with a 22 ounce Estwing framing hammer slung down low on the hip, gun slinger style. The hammers handle, banging on her leg as she struts through the shop.

This is where the presidential candidates ought to come and hear what the American Citizen thinks; they would definitely get an ear full. It’s a great hangout, hard core talk, hardware, and the atmosphere filled with the aroma of kiln dried lumber and a little B.S. Once the yacking starts, all the world’s problems get solved for the time being anyway. Local and world politics, the economy, gun rights, and recreational concerns such as fishing and hunting, the slate of issues is unlimited. The interests and affairs of America are evaluated and critiqued by folks who eat chili, bologna sandwiches and twisted cruller donuts, not $1,000 a plate contribution dinners.

Once America’s problems were solved, we mellowed out and went to our recreational affairs. As conversations go, this one was about deer hunting and how things went this past season. Many seemed to have the same opinion; the deer

A ruffed grouse feeds on apples at Rich Redman’s home in Moriah, NY.

hunting was poor.

I was out in Western NY, and our group saw very few deer, only a few bucks were taken. From what I hear, many others had the same luck. Maybe it’s the hard winter, or maybe it was way too warm this past hunting season, or too dry to still hunt, or too wet or too something else. I don’t know the true answer, but I do know that when you are at that local meeting place, opinions are many, and this time was no exception.

The day we solved the world’s problems, it was 65 degrees out, in late December. The idle talk turned to how this could be a good year for wildlife, if the weather doesn’t get too fierce. After the last two long winters, both man and beast need a break.

Habitat and food were discussion points. The one thing we all agreed on is that for wildlife to survive, they need protective shelter and lots of high energy food.

Depending on where you hunt, the food source is variable. Lowland farm country has residual food in farm fields, hedgerows, logged areas for browse and the diverse habitat that will support numerous wildlife species.

Hunting high country has its limitations, the main one being food. The state land just doesn’t support the populations

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Ice Spikes and an inflatable PFD should be considered standard equipment for all ice fishermen.

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ice. If it’s cold enough, their wet clothing will freeze to the ice, which may hold them if the rescue is prolonged. Coach them to pull and kick to get their waist to come up in the water and pull with their arms to get their chest on the ice edge, where they can roll out.

By rolling out, they will equalize the load on the ice edge as much as possible which will allow them to escape without overloading the ice and making a new hole or simply expanding the existing hole.

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

Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

of whitetail deer or ruffed grouse as managed woodlands, a simple fact. Yes, there are deer and some stray grouse there, but per square mile; the population is low, due to the lack of quality habitat and feed.

Last year was an exceptional year for acorns; this year once again, the apple crop was fantastic. Usually apples don’t last all winter. The clingers, as I call them, hang on trees for quite a while, until a hard freeze or strong winds sweep them off their branches.

This year has been unusual, I have a wild apple tree that I have never pruned, that produces massive amounts of apples, mainly because the tree gets sun and a good supply of moisture. This year so far, there are still apples clinging to branches in mid-January, and it is being used as a food source for two ruffed grouse.

Anyway, I chimed in saying people always complain about the lack of food, but many do very little to help out. It was noted by one fellow standing in line, that all you one need to do is take a drive around the county and look at all the apple trees that are being shaded out. Apple trees, on the eve of destruction. Darkness dominates, taking command of the habitat.

The discussion then lead to the fact that all a person needs to do is open up the area around apple trees, so they get the life giving sunlight they require to survive. It’s just that simple.

My friend Eric then said, the guys just need to “stop complaining and get cutting”, and I agreed, and said, that’s the next article, here’s to you Eric for laying it on the line. Once again, it’s just that simple, quite complaining and get cutting.

Voting is a right we Americans have, if you don’t like what is happening, don’t complain, pull the lever for the candidate who shares your opinion, if you don’t, don’t whine.

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

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SnoCross

From page 1 “The jumps are the best part of the racing. Focus, breathe and figure out what you’re going to do next” Roe agreed: “It definitely can be nerve wracking,” said Roe. “It gets your heart going, that’s for sure.”

The nerves eventually go away, said Roe. But he likes to use the tension in his favor, because just like any other sport, competitors are fighting for cash, trophies and victory.

Racing isn’t just a sport, it’s a way of life, said the Ingles Performance manager.

The Phoenix resident said she and her husband, Mike, are passionate about racing culture.

Ingles said she enjoys the friendliness on site and “just cheering for my guys.”

With engines roaring, and fans cheering, this calls for an energetic event.

Mike Newman, who competes at the sport rider level, said big crowds are energizing: “You can hear the cheers through the helmet when the crowd goes wild,” he said.

Newman agrees with Roe that it’s everyone in the circuit’s dream being a pro-rider.

Riding since the age of four, Newman practiced on the 120cc tracks until his dad saw his growing interest in the sport and started taking him to games.

Now at the age of 16, Newman is also part of the Kislowski Racing team.

In addition to the thrills, the event provides a welcome mid-winter activity for the whole family, say organizers.

“In the dead of winter, there isn’t a lot going on,” said Jordan Keleher, a Taylor Rental staff member who is promoting the event.

This year’s event is expecting 2-3,000 people per day to the Clinton County Fairgrounds on Jan. 23 and 24.

There has been a lot of community support, said Keleher, who also cited the benefit for local businesses who gain exposure with the large-scale event, one of the biggest in the region.

Attendees can expect heated tents with local vendors, a bar and autographs from the professionals as part of a meet and greet.

Kids and teenagers can also get involved with a series of activities, including riding classes.

Tickets can be purchased at Taylor Rental for $12 per day or $20 for the weekend. Ages 7 and under are free with a paying adult.

East Coast Snocross: Jan. 23 and 24 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit eastcoastsnocross.com.

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Elizabeth Canfield Smith WADHAMS — Elizabeth Canfield Smith died peacefully on January 7, 2016 at her daughter’s and son-in-law’s home in Cornwall, Vermont surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on October 19, 1924 in New York City, the youngest daughter of George Folger Canfield and Frances Maynard Marshall. Her father was a highly respected New York lawyer and Columbia Law School professor who was old enough to have attended a speech by President Lincoln in 1865! Her mother’s family has deep roots in Charleston, South Carolina going back many generations. After the early death of her parents, she lived with her older sister Mary and her husband Archibald Brown and their family.

On January 5, 1944, Elizabeth married Derick V. Webb. After Derick’s service in the Army, she joined him at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont to start their life together. For many years she served as a volunteer in local community service organizations, including chairing the executive committee of the Lund Home. At Shelburne Farms she hosted many American Field Service students and other international visitors to Vermont through the US Department of State. She and Derick went through a divorce in 1974 and both enjoyed happy second marriages.

Elizabeth married Clyde H. Smith in 1976 and moved to Wadhams, New York. Clyde was a nature photographer and outdoor adventurer. She accompanied him on many assignments throughout the US and abroad. They enjoyed hiking, camping, skiing, canoeing and shared a love of nature and the outdoors with family and friends. Elizabeth had a kind, gentle, caring, and generous way of being. She will be remembered as a mentor to many. In her last days she continued to find humor in all aspects of life and enjoyed a piece of Daily Chocolate every evening!

The family thanks everyone at Project Independence and Addison County Home Health and Hospice, and caregivers Karlee Kellington and Jayne Fjeld, for their loving end-of-life support.

Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband Clyde Smith in 2008 and is survived by her children: Quentyn Webb, Marshall Webb and his wife Kate, Mary Kelly and her husband Matthew, Alec Webb and his wife Megan Camp, Lisa Roberts and her husband John, and Robert Webb; step daughters: Sally Smith, Robin Hironaka and her husband Henry, and Tracey Beaudin; her beloved nieces and nephews and extended Canfield and southern clan; eighteen grand children and sixteen great grand children; and dear friends. There will be a gathering in Shelburne this summer to celebrate her life.

In lieu of flowers and in remembrance, contributions may be made to the Shelburne Farms Endowment Fund, Project Independence in Middlebury, Home Health and Hospice of Addison County, or another charitable organization.

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One grand performance for Hanna Whitney

By Pete DeMola

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SCHROON — Hanna Whitney made history Friday, Jan.15, as the first female player from Keene Central’s girls varsity basketball team to score 1,000 points.

The feat came midway through a game against Schroon Lake Central, which the Beavers won 61-47.

Whitney, a junior, hit the benchmark when she sank a foul shot with 22.5 seconds remaining in the second quarter, completing a 3-point play after being fouled by Wildcat Alora Bearor.

The hard-fought match temporarily ground to a halt to commemorate the achievement, a first-ever for a female athlete the district. Following hugs from teammates, Whitney was presented a commemorative basketball by coach Brian LaVallee and was then joined by her parents mid-court for photographs.

“We’re lucky to have her for one more year,” said Keene Central’s athletic director, Matt Mills, as the crowd — or at least the Beavers’ section of the bleachers — roared and waved orange slips of paper with “1,000” printed on them.

The history-making shot paused the game at 34-27 in Keene’s favor. Keene pulled away in the second half of the game, topping the Wildcats by a 17-8 margin in the third and matching them 10-10 in the fourth to win 61-47.

Whitney ended with 20 game points, many with assistance from teammate Elaina Smith, who fouled out at the end of the third, but still managed 19 points. Elly Smith chipped in 14 for the Beavers.

The score got as tight as 48-40, but the Beavers ultimately outlasted the Wildcats despite a late pair of three-pointers sunk deep in the fourth quarter by Wildcat Corrine Pelkey, who led Wildcat scorers with 21. Bearor added 17 points and hauled down 20 rebounds.

Following the game, LaVallee said Schroon Lake did not

make it an easy feat for Whitney. The Wildcats had taken to boxing her in before the shot, making gameplay tough and rife with a low shooting percentage.

While the idea wasn’t to make this the game — The idea was just to go out to play, said LaVallee — but hitting 1,000 was unavoidable.

The team was jittery beforehand, said LaVallee, but loosened up after the shot — including Whitney.

“After that 1,000-point mark, she kind of calmed down a bit,” he said.

Mills said Whitney has gone “above and beyond” to hit the hallmark.

Making history is good for the entire basketball program, said Mills, who said he anticipated larger crowds for the remainder of the season.

“She’s just a phenomenal athlete,” Mills said.

“It’s exciting,” said Whitney after the game.

Whitney thanked her team and Smith, with whom she said she had something of a telekinetic relationship when it came to working together on the court.

“We just know,” Whitney said.

Hannah said she’s open to playing college ball in the future.

“D2,” she said with a smile. “Maybe.”

Whitney’s mom, Ann, beamed from the stands.

“She’s worked hard,” Ann said. “She’s a great kid.”

Hanna Whitney rises for a shot against Schroon Lake Jan. 15. Whitney scored her 1,000th See more from this game in the girls basketball career point on a free throw in the second quarter. sports wrap.

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Patriots score victory against Peru in CVAC hoops BoysÊ basketball AVCS 47, Peru 44

PERU — The Patriots rallied with a 16-8 fourth quarter to score a win against the Indians Jan. 15.

Kobe Parrow led a balanced offensive attack for the Patriots with 11 points, with Alex Knapp and Nate Manning adding 10, Joel Martineau 8 and Brandon Snow 3.

Isaiah Maddix scored 20 points to lead the Indians while Troy Lawyer added 17, Jordan Guay 5 and Tom Matthews 2.

ELCS 77, Indian Lk./Long Lk. 35 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Lions jumped out to a 48-17

first half lead in defeating the Orange Jan. 15.

Sam Huttig led the Lions with 19 points as Thomas Celotti and Koby Rider scored 12, Trevor Brooks 9, Anthony Celotti 9 and Joel Morris 6.

Zach Hoag led the Orange with 15 points, while Calvin Seaman scored 6, Austin Pierce 6, Chandler Brown 4, Andrew Brown 2 and Yunan Ltu 2.

Schroon Lake 49, Keene 40 SCHROON — The Wildcats built their lead quarter by quarter, outscoring the Beavers in each of the four stanzas to earn a victory Jan. 15.

Branden Hall scored 19 points for the Wildcats, while Uriah Fogle added 13, Jordan DeZalia 9, Derek DeZalia 6 and Andrew Pelkey 2.

For the Beavers, Azriel Finsterer had 16 points for Keene, while Damian Brown scored 12, Antonio Finsterer 7, Josh Baldwin 3 and Justin Haverlick 2.

Westport 80, Crown Point 31 WESTPORT — The Eagles poured on the pressure in the second half, outscoring the Panthers 48-14 to get the win Jan. 15.

Anderson Gay scored 20 points in the win, while Thomas Mero added 17, Carter Storey 10, Briar Christian 8, Schylar Kurth 6, Eddie Westercamp 4, J.P. Looby 5 and Wyatt Gough 4.

Jadan Spaulding scored 9 points in the loss, with Reese Celotti adding 6, Chance Potter 5, Jamie LaDeau 4, Judd Debrobander 3, Chad Stephens 2 and Jacob Norton 2.

Lake Placid 47, Keene 45

Trevor Brooks of ELCS looks to score against Westport defenders Sam Napper and Anderson Gay Jan. 14. The Eagles scored a 39-36 victory over the Lions, as Brooks had an open look on a potential game-tying shot.

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LAKE PLACID — Max Menkel’s offensive rebound in the final minute of play gave the Blue Bombers a three-point play, turning the game around and giving the host team a victory over the Beavers Jan. 14.

Menkel recorded the rebound on a Stuart Baird free throw with the team trailing 45-44. Menkel connected on the putback attempt and was fouled on the play, converting from the foul line for a 47-45 lead.

“This was another good battle between us and went down to the wire,” Bombers coach Matthew Walentuk said.

Menkel finished with 16 points, while Blake Roy added 8, Baird 7, Jarell Paul 5, Cody Valenze 3, Mike Morelli 2 and Parker O’Brien 2.

Justin Haverlick scored 13 points for the Beavers, while Azriel Finsterer adding 11, Anotonio Finsterer 9, Damian Brown 9 and Lucas Isham 3.

Moriah 65, AVCS 47 CLINTONVILLE — A 19-9 second quarter was the difference as the Vikings scored a win against the Patriots Jan. 13.

Taylor Slattery and Adam Jaquish each scored 21 points to lead the Viking offense, while Dylan Trombley scored 8, Joe Stahl 6, Todd Clarke 4, Jarrod MacDougal 3 and Noah Gilbo 2.

Kobe Parrow led the Patriots with 20 points, with Nate Manning scoring 11, Joel Martineau 9 and Alex Knapp 7.

ELCS 52, Lake Placid 39 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Lions owned the money quarters Jan. 12, outscoring the Blue Bombers 24-8 in the second and 20-8 in the fourth in scoring the victory.

Joel Morris paced the Lions offense with 18 points while Thomas Celotti scored 11, Sam Huttig 9, Colden Blades 8 and Trevor Brooks 6.

Blake Roy led the Bombers with 15 points and 13 rebounds, with Max Menkel adding 12, Logan Brown 4, Stuart Baird 3, Will Colby 2, Nick Lysek 2 and Jarell Paul 1.

Seton Catholic 57, Keene 45 KEENE VALLEY — Phillip Yang scored 24 points as the Knights were able to score double digit points in all four quarters to beat the Beavers Jan. 12.

Kevin Murray scored 15 points for the Knights, while Damian Brown had 15 points for the Beavers.

Azriel Finsterer had 11 points in the loss, while brother Antonio Finsterer added 10, Josh Baldwin 6 and Justin Haverlick 3.

Willsboro 63, Chazy 14 WILLSBORO — With a halftime score of 30-5, the Warriors defeated the Eagles Jan. 12.

Sean Lincoln scored 14 points to lead the Warriors, while Jesse Hearn added 12, Zach Pierson 8, Trevor Bigelow 7, Max Longware 7, Warren Jackson 4, John Christian 3, Nate Yeager 3 and Matt Longware 2.

Conner Morse had 5 points for the Eagles.

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Lady Patriots win pair of CVAC basketball games GirlsÊ basketball

In the matches, Dylan Baker scored his 100th career victory.

Keene 61, Schroon Lake 47

Beekmantown 48, AuSable Valley 36

SCHROON — A 17-8 third quarter helped the Lady Beavers pull ahead of the Lady Wildcats for good Jan. 15.

Hannah Whintey scored 20 points to lead the Beavers, having now scored 1,010 points in her varsity career. Elaina Smith added 19 points, while Elly Smith scored 14, Marta Padura 4 and Madison Gifford 4.

Corrine Palkey scored 21 points for the Wildcats, with Alora Bearor adding 17, Emily Maisonville 4, Ruth Jabaut 4 and Angie Stellabotte 1.

BEEKMANTOWN — The Eagles won six of the last eight matches to defeat the Patriots Jan. 13.

Logan Graves won what proved to be the decisive match for the Eagles, scoring a 9-0 decision over Zach Cumber, with a forfeit in the next weight class signalling victory for Beekmantown. Jaden Maldanado then scored an 8-6 victory over Casey Spear to conclude the night.

Anthony Cartee scored a pin for the Eagles in a marathon match against the Patriots’ Trevor Wilkinson, going into the final overtime period before a pin for Cartee.

Sawyer Bruce, Mark Rabideau and Kaeden Peryea also scored wins by fall, while Jason Fletcher, Isaac Rives, Chance LaPier and Tyler McClean had pins for the Patriots.

Indian Lk./Long Lk. 32, ELCS 19 ELIZABETHTOWN — In a defensive affair, the Lady Orange used a 14-2 third quarter to defeat the Lady Lions Jan. 15.

Lillian Dechene paced the Orange with 16 points, while Rebecca King added 8, Maria Black 4, Ashley Ghostlaw 2 and Molly Brouthers 2.

Faith Bona led all Lions with 8 points, while EmmaLee Turner and Sierra Jacques each scored 4 points and Abigaile Cassavaugh added 3.

BoysÊ Swimming

PHS 116, Franklin Academy 51 PHS 109, AVCS 58

Westport 46, Crown Point 23

AVCS 85, Franklin Academy 72

WESTPORT — The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Panthers in each quarter to earn a win Jan. 15.

Hannah Schwoebel scored 20 points in the win, while Chloe Mitchell scored 12, Ellie Storey 10, Taylor Gough 2 and Lizzie Stephens 2.

Brittany Foote scored 8 points for the Panthers, with Hannah Palmer scoring 7. Shawna McIntosh, Amber DuShane, Trina Bigelow led Willsboro with 10 points against Lake Placid.

Bailey Noel and Heather Foote each scored 2 points.

PLATTSBURGH — The Hornets scored a pair of wins in the pool Jan. 15, while the Patriots scored a victory over Franklin Academy.

Dalton Harvey scored wins in the 50 free and 100 fly for the Hornets, while also winning as a member of the 200 medley and 200 free relays.

Hayden Reidy added wins in the 200 IM as well as the 200 medley and 400 free relay teams, while Nick Nowosielski scored wins in the 100 free and 200 free relay.

Mark Whitney scored a pair of wins for the Patriots in the 100 free and 200 free.

AVCS 42, Peru 34 CLINTONVILLE — The Lady Patriots rallied from a 12-point first quarter deficit to score a win Jan. 15.

Syndey Snow scored 13 points for the Patriots, while Madison McCabe scored 10, Kourtney Keenan scored 8, Emily McDonald 4, Nia Blaise 4, Leah Shay 2 and Addy Strong 1.

Kiersten McCarthy led the Indians with 10 points while Amanda LaPorte added 7, Sam Spear 5 and Lauren Lawliss 5.

Keene 59, Westport 36 KEENE VALLEY — Hanna Whitney scored 24 points as the Lady Beavers used a strong second half to pull away from the Lady Eagles Jan. 13.

Elly Smith returned from a finger injury to score 10 points while Marta Padura, who made her third career start, combined 10 points with 11 rebounds and 10 blocked shots. Elaina Smith returned from a finger injury to score 8 points, while Madison Gifford scored 5 and Caitlyn Lopez 2.

Hannah Schwoebel led the Eagles with 21 points as Ellie Storey scored 13 and Lizzie Stephens 2.

Lake Placid 51, Willsboro 35 LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers pulled away from the Lady Warriors with a 23-4 fourth quarter for a win Jan. 13.

Cameron Shipman scored 23 points to lead all scorers, while Sarah Rose-McCandish added 9, Lindsey Rath 4, Camille Craig 4, Maria Paola 4, Graci Daby 3 and Isabella Reid 2.

Trina Bigelow scored 10 points in the loss for Willsboro, while Taylor Bigelow scored 9, Shania Lincoln 5, Kaitlin Shaw 4, Kaitlyn Wilkins 3 and Sheila Wilkins 2.

Willsboro played the game without center Payton Gough, out with a knee injury.

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scored for the Bombers, while Hackett, Ireland Ward, Morgan Meyer, and Jayde Duckette each recorded assists. Tanner Stanton made 37 saves in net.

PHS 2, Lake Placid 1, OT PLATTSBURGH — Brittany Miner scored an unassisted goal 1:01 into overtime to give the Lady Hornets a 2-1 win over the Lady Blue Bombers Jan. 16.

After Jayde Duckette scored the opening goal of the game for the Bombers on a Mia Kennedy assist in the first period, Kathryn Guynuya scored in the second on an Abby Ito assist.

Corrine Smith made 18 saves for the Hornets, while Tanner Stanton had 35 for the Blue Bombers.

Beekmantown 6, Lake Placid 1 LAKE PLACID — Connor LaPierre scored three goals and Kirsten Villemaire added two as the Lady Eagles defeated the Lady Blue Bombers Jan. 15.

Abby Gonyo also scored for the Eagles, while Katie Matott (2), Maddi Tucker, Kelsey Baker and Hannah Gordon recorded assists.

Taylor Laurin made 20 saves in the win, while Tanner Stanton made 34 for the Bombers.

BoysÊ hockey

Lake Placid 11, Saranac 4 LAKE PLACID — Chris Williams scored four goals to go with three assists as the Blue Bombers scored an impressive win over the Chiefs Jan. 13.

Sam Dubay made 30 saves for the Chiefs.

AVCS 10, NCCS 0

Au SABLE FORKS — The Patriots scored a sweep in defeating the Cougars Jan. 15.

While the Patriots won the match, Matt Jolicoeur was the bowler of the night, with a low game of 234 en route to a 723 series while adding games of 244 and 245.

Noah Martineau had a 633 series for the Patriots, while Tyler Atkins rolled a 599 triple.

Beekmantown 10, Willsboro 0 PLATTSBURGH — The Eagles swept past the Warriors Jan. 15.

Michael Trost had a 575 high series for the Eagles, while Damien Stutsman had a 554 triple. Fred Knickerbocker had a 491 series for the Warriors.

AVCS 10, Moriah 0 Au SABLE FORKS — Brandon Ano led the Patriots past the Vikings Jan. 14 with a 259 high game as part of a 712 series.

Ano was joined by strong performances from Tyler Atkins (571), Troy McDonald (569), Tyler Light (553), Ryan Thomas (537) and Noah Martineau (534).

Tanner Conley posted a 521 triple for the Vikings.

GirlsÊ bowling NCCS 4, AVCS 0

Au SABLE FORKS — Kailtyn Bruce paced the Lady Cougars with a high series of 533, including the match-high game of 222 in defeating the Lady Patriots Jan. 15.

Madison Dumas had a 522 series for the Cougars, while Brooke SantaMaria had a 510 triple.

AVCS 44, Moriah 33 PORT HENRY — After falling behind early, the Lady Patriots outscored the Lady Vikings 36-21 over the final three quarters to earn a win Jan. 12.

Madison McCabe led the Patriots with 14 points in the win, while Sydney Snow scored 13, Emily McDonald 10, Nia Blaise 4, Kourtney Keenan 2 and Leah Shay 1.

Madison Olcott scored 17 points while collecting 12 rebounds to lead the Vikings, while McKenzie Sprague added 7 points, McKenna Harris 4, Jordan Speshock 3 and Halee Calabrese 2.

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BoysÊ bowling

Beekmantown 4, Willsboro 0 PLATTSBURGH — Sara Munson rolled a 682 series with a high game of 278 as the Lady Eagles swept past the Lady Warriors Jan. 15.

Kayla Gay had a 403 series for the Warriors.

Albany Academy 5, Lake Placid 3

Wrestling

ALBANY — A strong second period by Albany Academy gave them the space they would need to skate past the Lady Blue Bombers Jan. 18.

Tayor Hackett, Allei Chamberlain and Tess Stanton all

SPAULDING, Vt. — The AuSable Valley Patriots scored a trio of wins against Spaulding, St. Johnsbury and Otter Valley Jan. 18.

Baker wins 100th at Spaulding Duals

AVCS 4, Moriah 0 Au SABLE FORKS — Brooke SantaMaria paced the Lady Patriots with a 492 series in a sweep of the Lady Vikings Jan. 14.

Jocelyn Perky scored a 476 triple for the Patriots, while Janelle Simpson added a 447.

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billion would be needed to maintain programs and services at current levels, Osborne noted.

“It’s highly disappointing,” said Osborne. “[Cuomo] is proposing half for what we feel to keep the playing field equal.”

The GEA was introduced in 2010 to close a $10 billion shortfall in the state budget.

School districts argue the reduction in state school aid — $433 million in total since its implementation — has unfairly penalized them.

Since its rollout, districts have been forced into an era of semi-permanent austerity, cutting programs and reducing faculty and staff through attrition.

As part of the property cap tax and freeze program, spending increases have also been capped at 2 percent.

The number this year is actually closer to zero, said Osborne, owing to the rate of inflation.

In coming weeks, said Osborne, educators and parents need to continue to apply pressure to the governor’s office and the legislature as budget details continue to be hammered out before the March 31 deadline.

“It’s going to be an interesting budget session for us,” Osborne said.

As a result of the GEA, ELCS has seen total losses of $2.5 million; Westport Central, $757,765, and AuSable Valley Central, $5,549,106.

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AVCS Superintendent Paul Savage said while he welcomed the proposal to eliminate the GEA, and governor’s speech appeared to reflect “significant support” for education, district officials are currently reviewing the proposal to see what it actually means for the district.

Unfortunately, said Savage, the restoration really only means approximately $41,000 for AVCS, which is minimal when trying to plan a budget for a school district of their size.

Savage said officials also hoped the proposal would have contained a significant increase in operating aid. But for the 2016-17 school year, AVCS is only slated to receive a $77,000 increase, or less than 1 percent over last year.

“That is discouraging and a concern,” Savage said.

At Willsboro Central, Superintendent Steve Broadwell said the district enters the budget process, they will continue to review all expenditures and “hopefully present a budget that will be supported by our community.”

Challenging waters also lie ahead for Westport Central, which continues to share an increasing number of services with ELCS, including shared administrative staff and sports programs.

While the restitution of GEA funds means the district will lose $5,358 (instead of the full $18,946), it appears the tax cap contains a reduction in the levy, said Superintendent Cynthia Ford-Johnston.

At present, the projected increase of 2 percent in basic state aid will not meet the district’s contractual obligations, said Ford-Johnston.

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keep the budget under the cap.”

Squashing the GEA isn’t yet a done deal.

Earlier this month, the state senate voted for its elimination. A bill is now awaiting action in the assembly.

Zooming outward, Cuomo’s education proposals were largely free of the contentious policy issues that characterized the budget process last year, including changes to teacher evaluations and tenure.

In December, a state panel recommended a series of changes to Common Core, including a temporary ban on the use of test scores to evaluate teachers.

Last year, protests and mass opt-outs roiled the state. Cuomo blamed the state education department for a botched rollout.

Osborne slammed Cuomo for his handling of the situation.

“The governor is essentially accepting the report of his Common Core Task Force and leaving it to the state education department and Board of Regents to implement the recommendations,” he said.

As part of the overall $145 billion spending plan, Cuomo also called for $100 million for a new community school fund and an additional $22 million in funding for pre-K programs, bringing the total to $807 million.

Savage said it’s historically been difficult for AVCS to land a pre-K program due to costs and the lack of funding.

“I am hopeful that the governor’s pledge for additional funding will be available so that we can someday get universal pre-K programs in our school district,” Savage said.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: JULIA REBECCA PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/28/2015 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: PO Box 214, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: JULIA REBECCA PHOTOGRAPHY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/28/2015 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: PO Box 214, Essex, NY 12936. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-01/09-01/13/20166TC-105831 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY [LLC] Name: Whiteface Holidays LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York [SSNY] on December 16, 2015. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Flink Smith Law LLC, 449 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY [LLC] Name: Whiteface Holidays LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York [SSNY] on December 16, 2015. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to Flink Smith Law LLC, 449 New Karner Road, Albany, New York 12205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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