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Douglas signs off, Depo steps up

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Veterans and residents paid homage to the fallen on Monday, May 25 in a number of ceremonies across Essex County, including at the Old County Home Cemetery in Whallonsburg. Pictured above: Willsboro resident Vicki Dickerson and American Legion Post 405 Commander Rick Low plant a flag at the resting place of Perry Moran, of Lewis.

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Congresswoman Stefanik introduces first bill Common Sense Waiver Act to clear red tape surrounding building demolitions

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik spoke a few words during the American Legion Post 20 Memorial Day Ceremony May 25 in Plattsburgh.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Ñ As she crisscrossed the district last week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik knocked out a pair of firsts.

A telephone town hall saw thousands of constituents listening to the rep discuss issues like taxes, trade and agriculture Ñ likely the first direct interaction with Stefanik for many — while the lawmaker also showed off her policy chops with her first bill, the Common Sense Waiver Act. The legislation, introduced on Thursday, would allow local officials to fast track the demolition of unsafe buildings by asking the Environmental Protection Agency to waive emissions standards or other requirements under the Clean Air Act. A requested waiver may be approved if the building is condemned or there is a reasonable expectation of the building’s structural failure.

In a news release, Stefanik cited a building in Malone that is

AU SABLE FORKS Ñ The meeting started like it always has: Members of the public trickled into the community center gymnasium and took their places in the bleachers; the town council, at a fold-up table positioned at the center of the basketball court.

Together, they pledged allegiance to the flag and sat back down.

For supervisor Randy Douglas, who will resign next month to take a state job in Plattsburgh, much of his final meeting presiding over the board was business as usual.

The outgoing super rattled through the projects that will remain long after he departs as the town’s chief executive — A proposed multi-use trail network in the Beaver Brook Tract between Jay and Wilmington may boost visitation, he said.

The board opted to move forward with exploring the issue.

The town needs to continue to work with the county to land state funding for the community center, highway maintenance and to address blighted properties, he said.

The board moved forward.

They discussed the possible extension of the water district for homes and businesses in Orchard Heights and Howard Heights.

The board voted to move forward with map planning and cost estimates from the state comptroller’s office.

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Young farmers galvanized by grant program

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com UPPER JAY — A trio of local farms are pumped after receiving news that they’ve landed some $90,000 in state funds to support new farmers.

Blue Pepper Farm’s Shannon Eaton said she and her husband, Tyler, have always loved the idea of a dairy trifecta in Jay between cows at Sugar House Creamery in Upper Jay, goats at Asgaard Farm and Dairy in Au Sable Forks and, soon, sheep at their operation.

The matching grant funds will cover half of Blue Pepper’s investment to start a dairy.

The $34,000 will help with the construction of a milking parlor, milk house and cold storage.

They’ll buy a livestock trailer and put an addition on their barn to house their growing flock of sheep — this is in accordance with the space requirements outlined by Animal Welfare Approved certification — and complete the perimeter fence around the pasture.

Shannon said she fell in love with sheep while apprenticing at Fat Rooster Farm in Vermont. From there, she went to work on a goat dairy, Asgaard, and worked her way to goat herd manager over her four year tenure.

“Tyler and I knew we would have a sheep farm, but the idea of merging our sheep experience with my dairy experience was an epiphany for us about a year ago,” Shannon said. “This grant came along at just the right time for us.”

Blue Pepper will also convert their sheep from Katahdin to East Friesian.

Shannon said they like the idea of maximizing the value of a single flock of sheep by diversifying their product line, something the pair wasn’t able to do with the hair sheep whose sole purpose was for meat.

The new sheep will allow for milk, meat, yarn and sheepskin production.

Fledging Crow Vegetables in Keeseville plans on using the funds, some $37,000, to upgrade their washing facilities. They’ll convert everything to stainless steel and install bubble washers and custom-built dryers.

“We’re super-psyched about that,” Brittany Christenson said.

“It’s going to help us make our vegetables even cleaner for our customers and streamline processes, saving time and labor.”

Doing so will help grow their CSA, she explained.

“It’s coming along really well. We’re getting up there.”

By summer’s end, Full and By Farm in Essex would like to have an old-fashioned barn raising ceremony.

Currently, their equipment is scattered through their neighbor’s barn and elsewhere.

A new loft will also assist with storing hay, dry beans and onions.

Construction has already started on the timber frame structure, which uses lumber that Chad Vogel, of Reber Rock Farm, milled this past winter, a measure that keeps the funds circulating within the local economy.

Most of the carpentry will be done themselves.

“We’re really excited to make a home for all of our equipment,” said co-owner James Graves.

He hopes to have the structure raised by August.

Three local farms have been awarded $90,000 in matching state funds as part of a program designed to give ag upstarts the tools they need for future success. Pictured above: A pair of lambs mug for the camera at Blue Pepper Farm in Jay. Courtesy of Instagram.

Some $610,000 in funds were awarded to farmers throughout the state.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says agriculture remains a vital part of New York’s economy. Ò With this investment, we are creating opportunities for earlystage farmers that will increase future productivity on all farms and create long-term agricultural growth across New York State,” he said in a news release announcing the funds.

State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the large number of applications submitted is a reflection of the excitement surrounding agriculture. Ò The next generation of farmers are passionate and driven and have the opportunity to use innovative solutions to expand their operations,” he said in a statement. Ò With some assistance from New York State, these farmers will now be able to grow, benefiting the agricultural economy for years to come.”

Shannon, of Blue Pepper, echoed that sentiment. Ò We are so grateful for this opportunity and also for the whole farming community here,” she said. “It’s encouraging to know the efforts here in our little neck of the woods are being noticed and supported by the state.”

Quilters exhibit seeks participants KEESEVILLE Ñ The Keeseville Free Library is hosting a quilters exhibit and sale Wednesday, June 3 through Thursday, July 2. The library is extending an invitation to local quilters to show or sell their creations. If interested in participating in this show, contact the Keeseville Free Library at 834-9054 or kesvlib@ yahoo.com. All quilters are welcome.

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Residents sing praises of local mental health agency

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WESTPORT — Making friends, graduating from academic programs and finding work.

These were some of the life benchmarks shared by consumers at a Mental Health Association (MHA) in Essex County meeting last week.

None of it would be possible without the agency’s help, they said.

MHA is a nonprofit that provides ancillary services to the county mental health department, like counseling, supported housing and a mobile crisis unit whose goal is to avoid hospitalization.

Kerri said, as far as she knows, she may be the only person in the county who has completed courses at the Academy of Peer Services, a state-funded training and technical assistance center.

She cited job coaching and group therapy as two programs that were critical for her transformation from a girl hiding under her hooded sweatshirt to a confident, poised young woman who is now holding down two jobs. Ò The human connections are really genuine here,” she said. “It’s the first time I ever felt like I fit in.”

For many, group is the only time that people get out of their shells, she said.

The room whooped.

William just wrapped his first year of college

Assemblyman Dan Stec poses with consumers of services provided by the Mental Health Association in Essex County, a nonprofit organization that provides services like group counseling and job training for county residents.

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with a 4.0 GPA, while Patrick is now excelling at sharing recovery tips and mantras with others — like the “hows of recovery,” for example.

“H” stands for honesty, he said, both with yourself and others.

Mental disorders are treatable, he said, and are no different from any other illness.

“O” is for openness and owning.

“And the ‘W’ of ‘how’ is…what is the ‘W’?” he asked the crowd.

“Willingness,” said a woman.

“I’m kind of winging it here,” he said.

“That’s a ‘W,’” cracked a man.

The room chuckled.

“MHA was very instrumental in getting me

to where I am today,” he said. “I enjoy coming here and meeting with my fellow compatriots.”

The agency’s board invited Assemblyman Dan Stec to learn more about the organization.

Stec said he originally ran for office because he wanted to help his community and briefed attendees on recent movements in Albany to increase funding for mental health.

The 2015-16 budget included a $20 million cost of living adjustment for mental health funding and a $100,000 bump in funding for the North Country Behavioral Healthcare Network, he said.

Stec offered advice to the MHA and others who are advocating for more funding:

Be assertive.

Those advocating for increased funding work really hard to make their voices heard, he said.

“Fighting for funding is an issue for all,” he said, from education to highway cash.

“Your team has done a great job for you,” he said.

And be persistent.

“You need to keep doing that,” said Stec.

Sustained advocacy is not only important to lock in more funds, he said, but silence may actually be interpreted by lawmakers in Albany that agencies are content…or perhaps even have too much funds, which perhaps could be stripped away during the budget process.

“Be polite but persistent,” he said. “Keep doing it…and don’t assume we know.”

Stec said despite the scandals that have roiled Albany this year, the state legislature occasionally gets it right.

“For mental health, it’s been a decent budget year,” he said.

A musician who aims to publish a book of poetry someday thanked the lawmaker. Ò Thank you for being so supportive,” he said.

McCullough appointed to Champlain National Bank Board WILLSBORO Ñ Champlain National Bank Chairman Peter Paine is pleased to announce that at a recent board meeting, Deena Giltz McCullough was elected as a new member both that board and that of the Champlain National Bank Corporation.

“We are delighted to welcome Deena Giltz McCullough to our Bank Board,” said Paine. “Her talents, energy and business experience will contribute meaningfully to the future of our community bank.

President John Perley added, “Ms. McCullough has an extensive record of community service in Clinton and Essex counties and we know she will make a wonderful addition to our board.”

McCullough is the third-generation president and

CEO of Northern Insuring Agency, which is headquartered in Plattsburgh and has two branch offices in Massena and Whitehall.

She is a cum laude graduate of St. Lawrence University. In addition to serving on the Champlain National Bank Board, Ms. McCullough is on the Agents Advisory Council for Acadia Insurance Company, is the treasurer of Community Providers, Inc., which is the parent organization of CVPH Medical Center, and is on the University of Vermont Health Network and CPI Planning Committees.

She is a Business Advisor to the School of Business and Economics at SUNY Plattsburgh, is on the Steering Committee of The Strand Theatre Restoration, and is a

community board member of Plattsburgh State University, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center and an advisory board member of Mountain Lake PBS. Her personal passions include swimming, gardening, reading, paddle boarding, yoga, skiing, snowshoeing, photography and traveling.

“I’ve known the Paine family since I was a young girl, and have always been in awe of what they’ve accomplished for this area, McCullough said. “Champlain National Bank is a very successful, client-focused organization that is committed to our local communities. The Champlain National Bank philosophy aligns with my personal and professional values, and I am honored to serve on the Board.”

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Barn dances bind communities, say organizers

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pete@denpubs.com ESSEX — The countryside will ring with fiddles and fun next weekend when folks from across the region gather at the Lakeside School’s spring barn dance.

The school, which is located on a working farm that dates back to the 18th century, prides itself on a blend of the holistic and human, where man meets nature and both coexist harmoniously.

The eighth annual dance is a big part of that, explained Kathleen Morse, a teacher at the school.

The social event evolves organically.

As temperatures cool in the late afternoon, families arrive with their children, who play and dance while the band warms up and the air fills with the scent of chili, which is cooked on-site with ingredients provided by local farmers.

Once the dancers are good and fueled, the crowd shifts as families depart to put their kids to bed.

Young people and farmers begin to arrive as the sun disappears.

“It’s all natural and organic,” said Morse.

That’s when it becomes a real barnstomper.

Entertainment this year will be provided by Pete’s Posse, a Vermont-based trio whose twin fiddle sound receives rave reviews on the contra dance circuit.

Contra sees singles and pairs assembling in long lines and dancing in a loosely-choreographed fashion Ñ unlike square dancing, the dance contains few strictly defined moves — as a caller keeps the crowd energized.

Seen from above, the formations take on kaleidoscope-like formations.

Barn dances are hugely popular across New England and are slowly gaining popularity in the Champlain Valley, explained Morse.

The event last fall at Lakeside drew 100 from all generations, from elders to grasshoppers.

Mark Kimball, of Essex Farm, said barn dances play a critical role in strengthening the community.

“They’re essentially building the connections necessary to keep the agricultural community going.”

Dances increase the social reach of the region, he said.

Folks get to see faces they wouldn’t ordinarily see, for instance, while others may use it as a dating pool, a useful resource in a rural area where traditional venues for socialization are few and far between.

“We love supporting it,” he said.

The Eighth Annual Barn Dance at the Lakeside School: Saturday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. $10 singles, $35 for families. Find them on Facebook for more information.

The Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm will host a spring barn dance, their eighth, on Saturday, June 6. Participants say it’s a great way to strengthen ties in the farming community.

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Quack quack: Duck Derby returns to Wadhams for fifth year

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com WADHAMS — Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down the Boquet River.

Who’d have thought that a duck derby would have caught on?

Five years after a resident hatched the idea after driving through a tiny Virginia town, the flotilla of ducks has become an annual Father’s Day tradition in this small farming hamlet.

Organizers are now gearing up for the fifth installment, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 21.

Five years ago, the Wadhams Volunteer Fire Company established a community fund to assist local families in need, be they victims of fire or medical emergencies.

The duck derby was hatched as a way to fill its coffers.

It’s simple: Entrants pay $5 to sponsor a duck.

They’re floated down the river with pomp and circumstance into the arms of waiting fire department members.

The first to cross the finish line will net its sponsor $250 in cash, while second and third will provide $100 and $50, respectively.

Afterwards, kids run along the river to collect the strays.

Local businesses have also climbed on board, offering a panoply of prizes.

The flock has increased from 250 during its first year to over 500 now.

It’s always done on that day for dads in conjunction with the strawberry festival.

About $1,800 has been disseminated so far this year to community members, said organizer Sheera Broderick.

“The duck derby has done really well,” she said. “People look forward to it.”

It’s gone so swimmingly, in fact, that fundraising efforts have allowed for the construction of a community picnic pavilion at the Wadhams Playground.

The project is an exercise in community spirit: Local folks have donated the lumber; the town provided the gravel and waived the building application fee, while a grant from three organizations, the Honeybee Community Fund, Friends of Westport Youth and Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Matching Grant Fund, will allow for the installation of three picnic tables and a barbeque grill.

Labor will also be free and construction is due to start imminently.

Broderick praised the community for coming together, including logger Joe Dougal, building designer Mark Hall, engineer Ryan Burns, mill owner John Pribble and Paul Stephens, who offered his excavation and lumber storage services.

Three local day cares already use the playground, Broderick noted, who hopes the new pavilion will be an enjoyable place for groups to come and have a barbeque.

The Fifth Annual Boquet River Duck Derby is set for Sunday, June 21, a date that organizers hope will coincide with the completion of a new community pavilion at the Wadhams Playground.

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P’burgh woman graduates from college... 71 years after enrolling!

By Amy Dohm

denpubs@denpubs.com MORGANTOWN, WV — In August 2014, Evelyn Thomas completed the last in a long string of rigorous courses.

On Dec. 19, 2014, West Virginia University bestowed upon Thomas a Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree, 71 years after she began college.

And last week, she walked across the Morgantown stage for commencement, just weeks before her 90th birthday.

“It is something else,” said Thomas. “I still can’t get it though my head.”

Graduation and transfer credit fees were all that was required for her to officially graduate in 1948, but money wasn’t available to pay the fees.

A diploma, however, was not required for her to find employment then because Thomas had passed a medical technology exam that allowed her to work in the field for the next 33 years.

Thomas still wanted to call herself a college graduate. Her family, though, did not know about her hope to receive a diploma until a few years ago, said daughter, Lee Ann Thomas of Plattsburgh.

“We knew that she had gone to college, but we didn’t realize that she accomplished so much toward her degree.”

Determined to learn whether her mother’s academic past was still viable, Lee Ann began inquiring about her mother’s records in early 2011. She contacted the Director of Medical Laboratory Science at West Virginia University who in turn contacted the school’s registrar.

“When we were contacted, we immediately began researching through our records,” wrote registrar Steve Robinson in an email. Ò We get many requests for older enrollment records for genealogical research, but this was a first for me in that we were working with a former student (and her family) on becoming eligible for a degree many years after first enrolling at WVU.” Lee Ann had to inquire and help gather information and supporting documentation from both WVU and the Medical College of Virginia. Some of the handwritten documents found, revealed faded typed letter grades and comments on old letterhead recording Thomas’ academic progress. Ò This was a task that seemed daunting. There were times I didn’t know if it could all be pieced together,” she said.

Thomas attended the Medical College in Richmond, Virginia, to continue her education beyond WVU after she had eloped with her new husband Ben Thomas in 1946. There she completed a 15-month training program with credits transferring back to WVU and counting toward a degree.

Once these documents were evaluated in July 2014, Thomas learned that she had earned 96 credits toward her degree, but needed to reapply to West Virginia University, transfer her credits toward a Regents Bachelors of Arts instead of medical technology, and complete a upper division science, a math and a communications course.

The math and science courses were deemed fulfilled after discussion and analysis of the math and science required to study and perform the duties of a medical technologist. The course that seemed to be the most appropriate for the communications requirement was Comm 491- Work Experience.

Lee Ann was to act as a scribe and representative in this process, but formalities included obtaining Thomas’ permission in order to comply with FERPA laws and a crash course in online portfolio submission.

The course portfolio houses documents that represent her life’s work - a compilation of notes, letters, pictures and correspondence from previous employers.

Pictures from the 1947 edition of the medical college’s yearbook, “X-Ray,” show Thomas seated behind a microscope in a lab coat. She has also included photos from her days as a donut shop owner in Ripley, West Virginia.

Thomas, who has been a resident of Plattsburgh for the past five years, lives with her daughter Lee Ann, her son-in-law Steve Heintz and grandchildren Katie, 13, and Emily, 9. Thomas has four children, lived in 8 states, and in 38 different homes due to her husband’s sense of adventure and life-long interest in new employment.

Thomas’ spirit is both sweet and fierce. She has a lovely, quiet disposition, but it is no holds bar when it comes to reciting the unofficial fight song for the school she attended.

“I did appreciate what it meant to be a Mountaineer,” said Thomas after reciting the fight song for me. “I have so many memories of my time there.”

Amy Dohm is a freelance writer and a former reporter for the Arizona Daily Sun. She can be reached at 720-884-7640 or aoutekhine@msn.com.

Evelyn Thomas, of Plattsburgh, graduated last weekend from West Virginia University... 71 years after enrolling.

Golf tourney to raise awareness for colon cancer

WILLSBORO — The Caitlin Wade Bridge “What’s Up Yer Butt” Memorial Golf Space is limited and on a first come first served basis. If you are unable to play Tournament will be held at the Willsboro Golf Club on Saturday, June 6. and you or your business would like to make a cash hole sponsorship donation, This four-person scramble event will offer Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Divior a merchandise donation for tournament and raffle prizes, contact Justin Bridge sions with shotgun starts at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 873-6738 or Bob Bridge at 873-6327.

Mixed teams must consist of two men and two women. Entry fee for the tournament is $50 per person for club members and $60 for non-members. It includes 18 holes of golf, cart, picnic lunch and beverages throughout the tournament.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s Infusion Center.

Caitlin Wade Bridge was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 25 and fought a courageous battle for 22 months supported by her husband, family, friends and caring medical professionals at LAWRENCE “LARRY” M. BLISS Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

OCTOBER 8, 1919-MAY 22, 2015 On Oct. 1, 2012 Caitlin lost her fight with this devastating disLawrence Blake and Ella). ease. To enter a team in support, contact Eric Arnold at 578-4707 Larry was also predeceased or 963-4176. by his sisters, Marjory Howe and Gertrude Eckert. He is also survived by his sister, Lenna Ranney; two sistersin-law: Fracnes Provoncha WESTPORT Ñ Tony Goodwin, an Adirondack trail pioneer, and Irena Stebbins; and two brothers-in-law: Norman (Jucreator of the Jackrabbit Trail, and author of “Adirondack Trail dith) DeZalia and Horace Guides,” will be the featured speaker at the Celebrate Champ(Lucille) DeZalia; along with lain Area Trails event on Saturday, June 6 at 4 p.m. at the Barn at numerous nieces and Block House Farm in Essex. nephews.

This annual event takes place on National Trails Day to celIt was said by someone (auebrate progress in making trails that increase enjoyment of the Lawrence "Larry" M. Bliss of thor unknown), "The meaoutdoors and enhance the local economy. A reception with local Essex, N.Y., still very young sure of a man in is the lives food and drink provided by Halfway House in Elizabethtown at heart and active, died at he touched," and Larry the age of 95 Friday, May 22, will follow Goodwin’s speech. Admission is $15 per person; $30 touched too many to num2015, at the UVM Medical per family with preregistration. At the door, the cost is $20 per ber. He enjoyed joking with Center following a short illothers, no matter what their person, $40 per family. For more info, visit champlainareatrails. ness. age. He was an avid hunter com or send a check to CATS, PO Box 193, Westport, NY 12993.

Larry was born October 8, and fondly remembered his 1919, the son of the late John years working on the South A. and Adeline (Winch) Farm in Essex. He loved his Bliss. children and grandchildren, ELIZABETHTOWN — There will be a Health and Safety Training He recently celebrated 70 but the smiles and love for new providers Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, May years of marriage with his shown to him by the great29, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the wife, Dorothy (DeZalia). Tograndchildren put the light ACAP office, 7572 Court St., Suite 2. This training is for potential progether, they were blessed into his days. viders who are in the application process. This is a 15 hour training with two children, Lawrence The family is extremely completed over three days. Contact Kathy B. at kathyb@acapinc.org D. Bliss (who predeceased thankful for the time they him in 2011 after succumbor 873-3207 ext. 236 to register. were able to enjoy with him ing to ALS) and Sheila A. and the precious memories Borden. created.

His son Lawrence married Calling Hours will be held Polly (Pierce) and gave them WILLSBORO Ñ The Essex Theatre Company community theSaturday, May 30, from 10 three granddaughters and a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Marater will hold its May Board of Trustees meeting Friday, May 29 four great-grandchildren: vin-Heald Funeral Home in at the Willsborough Visitors Center, Main Street, at 6 p.m. ReLaura Bliss and partner Elizabethtown, followed by freshments will be served from 5:30 p.m. and on. Everyone is Michael Carson (Alex, burial at the Lewis Cemewelcome.

Michael and Benjamin); tery, with a reception to folSarah Bliss and partner Jamie low at the Lewis Volunteer Hammaker; and Melanie Fire Department. A memoriBliss-Hall and husband al service will be held at a WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Historical Society will David Hall (Olivia). later date. host a presentation and book signing by author Martin Podskoch Sheila is married to Irwin C. In lieu of flowers, the family with his new release “Adirondack 102 Club: Your Passport and Borden, Jr., and presented asks donations be sent to the her parents with a grandson, Guide to the North Country” Sunday, May 31 at the Wilmington ALS Raising Hope FoundaKeith L. Lobdell, who marCommunity Center at 2 p.m. The program is free and open to the tion, P.O. Box 2094?Plattsried Jill Edde Lobdell and public. Refreshments are provided by the Country Bear Bakery. burgh, NY 12901; or the Esgave them three great-grand- sex Volunteer Fire DepartFor further information, contact the Wilmington Historical Socichildren (Malynda, ment. ety at 420-8370 or email whs12997@hotmail.com.

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ort Ticonderoga and Amtrak have teamed up to give rail passengers a more inviting experience to the historic former military installation, which is widely seen as one of the region’s great cultural attractions.

In addition to getting a two for one ticket deal on a fare to and from the Ticonderoga Amtrak station, beginning May 22, rail passengers are also able to hop aboard a free shuttle to Fort Ticonderoga once they arrive at the station. The new shuttle service, which is part of a Rails to Wheels program, comes as a relief to not only tourists, but to local residents who have cringed at the sight of visitors lugging their bags up a roughly one mile stretch of road between the train station and the grounds of the fort.

The shuttle is truly a team effort involving collaboration between stakeholders including Amtrak, Fort Ticonderoga, the Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn and Suites, the New York State Department of Transportation and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Fort’s beautiful gardens, interactive exhibits and majestic views will all be more accessible thanks to the shuttle. It’s a seemingly simple investment to put one extra vehicle out on the road. On the surface, there’s no direct monetary impact. But it undoubtedly will make visitors feel a little bit more welcome. As anyone who has ever felt welcome -- or unwelcome -- in an unfamiliar place can attest, the little things truly matter.

Yes, this partnership will concretely allow visitors to remove questions about renting cars and hailing cabs. There’s also something to be said for placing a smiling face in a waiting vehicle for visitors at the end of a long train ride. That type of Adirondack hospitality is sure to help spread the Fort’s story.

In boasting the transportation initiative last week, Fort Ticonderoga president and CEO Beth Hill said the partnership would help improve the region as a whole. She and other officials said the first-of-its kind program could serve as an example for other places around the Adirondacks.

Officials mentioned no specific places or attractions that might be ripe for another shuttle.

That’s understandable. Some analysis of the new shuttle service and thought should go into deciding whether it should be duplicated.

Yet with the summer season heating up for 2015, the time is ripe for regional business groups to dig in and assess if they could create similar shuttle programs in 2016 and beyond. Ñ Denton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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ocal, home grown businesses in our rural areas provide so much more to the stability of our community economy than many realize. The value of keeping dollars at home, invested in local real estate, supporting community events and people, while providing the engine for everything local is the foundation upon which this country was built.

Prior to the year 2000, small businesses created more jobs than large corporations. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Burdened by student loans and the fear of failure Dan Alexander coupled with the security of the government safety nets, Thoughts from the number of young entrepreneurs staking their future on Behind the Pressline themselves has seriously fallen off from previous generations.

Tougher government regulations, health insurance, and human resource practices have imposed an overhead that is more easily spread across larger enterprises than small mom and pops, which only further serves to discourage new business start ups.

Those start up businesses create excitement and enthusiasm. New entrepreneurs full of fresh ideas looking to conquer the world served as incubators for the next generation of Apples, Googles and Sam’s Corner Stores. Those news businesses also populated our main streets and kept dollars flowing throughout the community as they grew, invested, borrowed and hired. It’s that segment of the economy that is sorely missing today.

The big guys in our communities play a valuable role, but they are few and far between and this column is not meant to slight their contribution to our economy. It’s the small businesses with their creative approaches and enthusiastic drive that brings out the best in a community. Small businesses face daunting challenges from nearly every angle and the potential risk of losing everything lies in nearly every important decision they make, from location and hiring to marketing and cash management. But no other career challenge can provide the same level of satisfaction as owning your business.

Increasing minimum wage, government handouts and more student debt will not bring prosperity back to our communities. I’m not referring to trickle down economics but instead upward matriculation of economic prosperity as a result of spreading the wealth around to a much larger pool of local owners who have a vested interest in the community while inspiring others to follow their lead.

When only mega companies and government jobs prevail our economies will remain anemic. Again, we need those large stable industries and government entities but this country’s historical roots and growth periods have always been when the little businesses are multiplying and thriving.

The American dream provided everyone an equal opportunity to write their own ticket.

Nothing was guaranteed but you gambled on your own skill, sweat and never say die attitude. Failure was just as likely as success, but lessons learned the first time around only served to stoke the fire when the next opportunity presented itself.

There was time when that pioneer spirit made this country the grandest experiment the world had ever seen and unless we rekindle that spirit, I fear our future is look-alike big box businesses and government supported entities. But just like the Oreo cookie, it’s all that good stuff in the middle between those big cookies that we really crave and makes all the difference.

Our communities and the economic vitality we are lacking these days is waiting for the American entrepreneur to get back into the fray and put this nation back on track. They can’t do it alone they need our support and encouragement. Please support our local businesses and remember how valuable they are to all of us who call this area home.

Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications . He may be reached at dan@denpubs.com.

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a newspaper to write on behalf of his personal beliefs, but on behalf of his readership he should endeavor to get his facts straight.

Gerald Binczik Silver Bay

To the Editor: While I agree with Dan Alexander that the Military Religious Freedom Foundation is being absurdly heavy-handed in their objection to Air Force Major General Craig Olson’s official proselytizing (the subject of Mr. Alexander’s May 23 Publisher’s Column), I object to his stepping well beyond the historical facts about our nation in his eagerness to condemn – or should I say damn? – this secular group.

Contrary to Mr. Alexander’s assertions, there is no “importance of this nation under God” to recognize, and vigilance on behalf of secular government in the United States is not an attempt Ò to reshape the vision of the founding fathers.”

In case Mr. Alexander is unaware, “under God” was not in our nation’s Pledge of Allegiance from the start; it was added in 1954 by a Congress that wanted to appear to be doing something in response to the public hysteria Joseph McCarthy whipped up by claiming to see godless communists behind every bush. (For much the same reason, Congress changed the official motto of the United States from “E pluribus unum” to “In God We Trust” in 1956. At the height of the Cold War, who would dare vote against such demagogic legislation?)

Indeed, as has been pointed out countless times to people attempting to redefine our country as fundamentalist Christian, God is mentioned nowhere in the Constitution.

Religion is addressed there, though, and perhaps it’s worth revisiting what the Constitution has to say about it. From the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Because even back then that wasn’t clear enough for some people, Thomas Jefferson subsequently clarified further in his famous “wall of separation” letter: “Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man & his god, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between church and state.”

Mr. Alexander is certainly entitled to use his position as publisher of

Targeting police a miscarriage of justice To the Editor: Too often lately we are seeing Obama and his personal Department of Justice telling us that our police forces are a problem and it stems from racial profiling and prejudice. Many politically correct progressive liberals agree, but they don’t have to work the streets.

Our police do.

If there’s a prejudice, I’d guess it’s more about thugs, punks and criminals, not race.

If the police are not able to detain suspicious persons in high crime areas, then crime rates will increase. It is happening now. Murder and crime rates in NYC and Baltimore are soaring.

On the same morning a young NYC policeman was buried, murdered by a local thug, the new Attorney General, Loretta Lynch, announced an investigation of the entire Baltimore Police Dept. Ñ all of them.

She did not announce an investigation of the destruction and looting of 250 businesses in Baltimore.

She did not announce an investigation of the liberal government and administration which has run the city for 50 years, spending billions of federal tax dollars, but not improving economic opportunity which might reduce criminal behavior.

She did not attend the young NYC officer’s funeral, nor is she investigating an obvious increase in violence towards police officers.

To target only the police is a gross miscarriage of justice and intentionally ignores the real causes of our societal problems.

The overwhelming majority of brave men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect us are honest and well intended people. They are fair when they can be and hard when they have to be.

We need the police and they need our support and cooperation, not a progressive liberal condemnation that seeks a particular social justice.

Evil exists, has become prevalent, and the only thing that stands between it and us are our military, our legal system, and our police.

Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown

News in Brief Craft fair still accepting applications

KEENE — Registrations are still being accepted for the 19th annual Craft Fair, sponsored by the Essex District Free and Accepted Masons for Saturday, July 18 and July 19 at Marcy Airfield, Rte 73 between Keene and Keene Valley, a very heavily traveled road during the months of July and August. Exhibitor fees are $40 for one day or $60 for both days for uncovered 12’x12’ space. There is only limited covered space left. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, contact Allan Clark at 546-3519.

Raised bed plots applications still available

JAY — Applications are still being accepted for individual raised bed plots in the Town of Jay Community Garden. There is an annual fee of $20 per plot and applications may be picked up at the Community Center. For more information or to obtain an application packet, contact Carol at the Town of Jay Supervisors Office at 647-2204 ext. 101 or email at deputyclerk@townofjay.net.

ELCS helps vets to graduate

ELIZABETHTOWN Ñ For all veterans who served the country during World War II (Dec. 7, 1941 through Dec. 31, 1946), Korean Conflict (June 27, 1950 through Jan. 31, 1955) or Vietnam (May 1, 1961 – April 30, 1975), the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District is authorized under “Operation Recognition” to award a high school diploma to qualified veterans. Diplomas may be awarded to next of kin for any eligible deceased veteran with a DD214, Honorable Discharge Certificate, Special Discharge from Coast Guard or for the Merchant Marines.

Contact the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, Scott J. Osborne, Superintendent, PO Box 158 Elizabethtown, NY 12932 or call 873-6371 ext. 502.

ETC seeks two performers

ESSEX Ñ The Essex Theatre Company, Inc., Community Theater seeks to cast two males (40+) in Neil Simon’s comedy Chapter Two to be performed Friday, July 10 and July 11, Thursday, July 16 to July 18, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 and Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge right next to the ferry dock from Charlotte. The play is available for reading through Google Books. ETC is looking for both a George, the lead, and his brother, Leo. If interested in a role, please send resume with head shot, if available, to Kathy Poppino, director, at info@essextheatre.org or call 5264520.

ETC needs tenor, baritone

ESSEX Ñ The Essex Theatre Company, Inc., Community Theater seeks to cast is looking for a tenor or a baritone (40+ preferably) to take the role of Michael in Jones & Schmidt’s two-person musical about a 50-year marriage for its August production. Performances are Friday, Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, Thursday, Aug. 20 through Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge.

Play-thru will be Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m., with rehearsals beginning Wednesday, June 10. If interested in the role, please send resume with head shot, if available, to Kathy Poppino, director, at info@essextheatre.org or call 526-4520.

Library to present Alzheimer’s presentation

ELIZABETHTOWN — Elizabethtown Library will be hosting a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Wednesday, June 3 at 5 p.m. The topic is “The Basics of Dementia.” This is open to the public.

Old-timey piano player to perform

ELIZABETHTOWN — Pianist Ethan Uslan will return to Elizabethtown for a pair of Lake Champlain-themed concerts on May 30 at 7 p.m. and May 31 at 3 p.m. Uslan is a ragtime/jazz/silent film pianist based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a 3-time winner of the World Championship OldTime Piano Playing Contest (yes - that really exists!) and has performed all over the USA as well as in the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium and cyberspace, where his jazzed-up Für Elise has gone viral. Ethan’s performances are filled with passion, humor, virtuosity and a deep love for America’s rich musical past. Tickets are $15 adults and $5 for 15-and-under.

For more info, visit pianobynature.org or call 518-962-2949.

Society to present ‘Old Stores, Shops’

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 3 at the Wilmington Community Center at 7 p.m. The topic/presentation will be on “Old Stores and Shops.” Refreshments will be provided by the Country Bear Bakery. The public is invited to attend. For further information, contact Karen Peters at 420-8370.

Library to host quilt show

KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville Free Library will host its first ever Quilt Show and Sale with an opening reception Wednesday June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be many Adirondack Quilters participating in the show. The exhibit will feature quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats and many other quilted items. The show and sale will be open until Thursday, July 2 during library hours Monday 1 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They invite everyone to stop and see what work the quilters in the Adirondacks do. For more information, call the library at 834-9054 or email kesvlib@yahoo.com.

Heidi Gero to be displayed

UPPER JAY — There will be an artist reception, “At Home in the Adirondacks: Works in Oil by Heidi Gero,” Friday, June 5 at the Wells Memorial Library, 12230 NYS Rte 9N, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit runs through July.

ELCS class of 2016 to hold fundraiser

ELIZABETHTOWN — The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School class of 2016 will be holding a car wash, bake sale and bottle drive Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Grant-writing roundtable announced

WHALLONSBURG — There will be a comprehensive roundtable discussion on grant-writing for arts and culture for not-for-profit organization or artist with an innovative community arts project with Quad-County Decentralization Grant Coordinator Kathy Recchia Tuesday, June 2 at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall at 7 p.m. The event is free.

This workshop is meant for all 501c3s, not just cultural and arts organizations, that might have ideas for arts projects and would like to explore grant opportunities.

Grant Coordinator Kathy Recchia will also share insight on the Decentralization Grant administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts and how organizations and artists might partner to make for more competitive applications.

All seminars are free and open to the public. For more information, email kathy@adirondackarts.org.

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s I sat on our back deck soaking up the ambiance of our beloved Saranac River on Memorial Day morning, I reflected on many things including what we once called Decoration Day. At Moira High School our band marched to every rural cemetery paying tribute to fallen service men and women.

I had played trombone, but was “chosen” to carry the huge tuba in the marching band.

The director told me I was the only member strong enough to haul that gigantic instrument around my neck. I was flattered. Actually, I enjoyed the oompah sound.

by Gordie Little To this day, Kaye and I enjoy hearing all the old march tunes we learned during our marching band days. It was hardly fair, though, because she played the flute. If you were to ask her today, she would insist that she has always carried the heavy load in this marriage.

I can’t disagree.

We had out-of-town guests last weekend.

Kaye’s sister “Dot” Trevor and son Mark drove up from Virginia and we asked what exciting things they wanted to do. The response: Ò We just want to sit on your enclosed deck and watch the river.” Fair enough. We have always found that this little piece of paradise tends to inspire introspection. Spending time out here causes us to recall and compare childhood memories growing up in the North Country.

It was fun listening to Kaye and Dorothy repaint scenes from Morrisonville, Altona, Saranac Lake, Lake Colby and elsewhere. Those charming conversations inevitably lead to recollections of grandparents and great grandparents. They sometimes had colorful discussions about who begat whom.

Some are more fortunate than I in that regard.

Since my mother was the youngest of seven children, I never got to know my own grandparents.

The subject got around to genealogy. Thanks to my friends in and outside the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society housed in Dannemora, I have learned a lot about my own family tree. I was given help tracing my mother’s maiden name of Requa and my Little surname. My own efforts had been pathetic in that regard. Accolades to those who offered expert assistance all along the way.

For example, Julie Dowd recently pointed me toward information indicating that one of my ancestors helped to invent a rather fantastic gun during the American Civil War. It featured multiple barrels which could all be fired at the same time. I watched a video demonstration and it figuratively blew me away.

Mark Trevor and other family members have been busy tracing their roots back into antiquity.

While they were here, we had great fun dragging out ancient marriage certificates and other documents as we plugged more family history into the family records. The Internet has brought to our computer screens almost instant access to data from around the world that we could only have dreamed about when we marched to those cemeteries. Those were the days when newspapers, radio and telephone party lines were our main sources of information.

Mark is an IT wizard. That stands for information technology for the uninitiated. His nimble fingers flew across the screen of his latest iPhone 6 plus, or whatever the heck it’s called. We watched in awe as he plugged in new information that will be shared, not only by his family, but by future generations to infinity.

I bless those who work diligently on genealogy for themselves and others and thank all the people who have enriched us through their study of the past to give us perspective in the future. I’ve always said our lives are like the connect-the-dots pages from our childhood coloring books. As we draw the line from the first number to the last, the picture begins to be revealed and helps give us meaning.

My Uncle Glode Requa served in World War One. He returned to tell me his stories while he worked in his Monsey, NY vegetable garden.

Kaye’s and Dot’s brother, Alfred Vaughan, Jr, died serving his country in Italy during the next war. He didn’t make it home. We must never forget his sacrifice and all the others.

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he mini bus tours of historical underground railroad and abolitionists sites have begun again. Every first and third Saturdays of the month, now through October, the North Country Underground Railroad Association operating out of their building next to Ausable Chasm will run tours at 9:30 a.m. sharp. The tours cost $10 per adult.

I received an email from MaryAnne Goff at the Keeseville Free Library concerning a new exhibition.

Beginning on June 3, the Keeseville Free Library will host its first ever quilt show and sale.

The opening reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

There will be many Adirondack Quilters participating in the show. The exhibit will feature quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats, plus many other quilted items. The show and sale will be open until July 2nd, during library

Kyle Page • kmpage1217@charter.net hours We invite everyone to stop and see what wonderful work the quilters in the Adirondacks do. For more information, call the library at 8349054 or email kesvlib@yahoo.com.

Construction is still ongoing for the new Maplefield Station replacing the Sunoco Station by Exit 34 of the Northway. It looks like there is still quite a bit of work to be done on the premises.

I have heard that the ospreys that nested on a utility pole on the Northway by Exit 34 have moved on closer to AuSable Forks for a new home. If you get a chance to see them, these are gorgeous birds.

I traveled to Wickham Marsh and saw some very protective Canadian Geese. If you stop by and hear them honking loudly, it is a sign to move on a bit as they feel threatened for their young.

Enjoy your week - Namaste

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estport music educator Rose Chancler, who teaches from her studio in the old Hamilton Building here in town, also directs Piano by Nature, a not-forprofit with the mission of bringing renowned, world-class musicians to audiences in the North Country. This weekend, she welcomes old-time pianist Ethan Uslan back to the historic Hand House in Elizabethtown for two performances, on Saturday, May 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m.

Ethan is a three-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. In addition to his regular program of Scott Joplin, Fats Waller and other popular favorites from the Civil War era to the Harlem Renaissance, Ethan will also perform a special tribute to Lake Champlain he put together especially for the occasion.

For information and reservations, go to pianobynature.org or call 962-2949.

The Heritage House Visitor Center is now open on weekends through June, and starting July 1 through Labor Day, it will be open six days a week. As part of our special community Bicentennial Celebration this summer, the Visitor Center will display a number of historic

Colin Wells • WestportNYNews@gmail.com artifacts showing how Westport and Wadhams have changed through the years. The Heritage House will have its Student Art Show in June, and the Annual Spirit of Place Art Show will run from July through Labor Day, with the Silent Auction taking place during the Westport Festival on August 8.

The Visitor Center welcomes people from outside the area to our community, and its staff of Volunteer Ambassadors offers everything from directions to nuggets of local lore, suggestions for hiking, biking, swimming, and boating, or info on where to eat or pick up a cold drink or two. They always welcome new Ambassadors, and each year all the volunteers benefit from a brief training session that gives them the tools they need to become expert guides.

This year, the sessions will be held three times, and ambassadors can choose which one best fits their schedule: Saturday, June 6 from 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, June 9 from 7-8 p.m., or Wednesday, June 17 from 7-8 p.m. (Please remember to bring your calendar to the session so you can schedule your shifts.) Email Meredith at johnst@westelcom.com or call Meredith at 962-4590, Judy at 962-8670, or Betty at 962-8917 to let them know which session you can attend.

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om Mangano, our enterprising librarian, is looking for young readers for a youth summer reading program. The theme this summer is “Heroes” in all their incarnations, and Tom would like parents and guardians to get in touch with him if they have kids who are interested.

The program will be on Thursday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and will run from June 25 to August 20.

The Lakeside School’s annual barn dance will be on Saturday, June 6, starting with the traditional chili supper at 5:30 p.m. Dancing begins at 6:30 to a live band and no experience is required. For good simple fun, you can’t beat hoofing around a big airy barn with your friends and neighbors. All the proceeds will benefit the school.

Every Sunday morning, after buying the newspaper, Ginny and I poke around the hamlet looking for news items and occasionally talking to a dog walker or two. The hamlet is showing signs of coming to life for the summer season, mainly with the appearance of expen-

Rob Ivy • robhivy@gmail.com sive cars with out-of-state plates driven by well attired and whip thin visitors.

These are generally urban folks whose lifestyles are much more urgent than that of the typical local. When the weather warms up, they become more used to the slower pace of life and will happily hang out for a bit, even with a local columnist.

At Juniper Hill Farm, I’ve taken on the job of occasional lunch cook. Lunch is provided to all employees and most of them are men in their twenties and thirties. They eat enormous, eye-popping amounts of food. They are very fond of deep fried bean cakes, and in fact, they love any burger-shaped offerings, but won’t eat salad unless it’s chopped into small pieces.

Items with melted cheese on top are also popular, especially with a small bit of bacon scattered about, but they’ll eat most anything. However, failing to make enough food sends the cook to the dog house. To redeem myself, I just boost the cheese and bacon the next day and all is forgiven.

North Country SPCA

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ave you registered yet for our upcoming 2015 Mutt Strut? July 12 will be here before you know it... you won’t want to miss out on this great event!

The Tri-Lakes Humane Society and North Country SPCA are jointly sponsoring this 5K fun run around scenic Mirror Lake. Pre-register at a discounted rate of $20, or register on the day of the event for $25 at the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid starting at 9 a.m., with the run beginning at 10 a.m.

Enjoy the fresh Adirondack mountain air, and great company, all to benefit our furry friends. The event will be held rain or shine: all leashed dogs welcome! For more information or advance registration, please contact Jessica Hartley at jhartley@ncspca.org or call 873-5000.

Our featured pet this week is Mag, a handsome black Labrador Retriever-mix with a glossy black coat and a terrific personality! Mag thinks he is really a puppy, even though he is a year old, weighs 90 pounds, and towers over many other full-grown dogs.

This happy-go-lucky fellow has the attitude

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and energy of a 3-month-old pup, but shelter staff have been working hard with him to learn his manners and grow into the awesome companion he has the potential to be.

Mag Mag needs some strong leadership in his life; with some rules and boundaries, he will be a wonderful family dog in a home with lots of activity. He does well with other dogs, but has a little too much enthusiasm for cats and really shouldn’t live with one. Did I mention how handsome this sweet boy is with his chocolate coat and soulful amber eyes? If you need a hiking-jogging-swimming-all around athletic pal, come check out Mag!

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o you have perennials that are spreading too far? Take advantage of a great opportunity to add new varieties to your lawn and garden. The June 4 Garden Club session includes a Perennial Swap.

Bring divisions of your plants to share.

The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club meets at the Social Center on the first Thursday every month at 11 a.m. You do not need to be a member or even a gardener to join in! Bring a bagged lunch; coffee and dessert are provided.

Even if you do not have your own garden, it is not too late to get some of your very own produce started. There is still room in the Community Garden behind the Hale House. Contact Jared at etowngarden@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

Do you have unwelcome guests in your lawn and garden? Or are you not even sure how to tell? The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) will offer a free Invasive Plant Management Training session at the Center on

Willsboro

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ard to realize that it is the Memorial Day time of year Ñ it seems the older we get, the faster the time slips by.

It is great that this community does not forget to honor those that have served in the military with a short parade, a speaker and the volley of the guns.

Another prideful event this year is that there are several more of our local veterans that have been honored with a banner with their picture on them. This year, they line the whole of Main Street and on up Route 22 near the hill.

Great job and a nice tribute.

Well, it was great that the school budget did pass by a good margin and two members were elected to the school board. It was not a very large turnout of voters Ñ I always like to see a better turnout.

On that same night, they had a wonderful art exhibit of the students’ work as well as a lower grade concert. One of the older classes also made available a “Takeout Budget Meal,” which was very good.

This year, the Willsboro School Wall of Distinction will feature our World War II vets. The Willsboro Alumni Association purchases the frame and matting for the entry each year.

Don’t forget the School Alumni Banquet is

Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m.

RSVPs requested by June 15th; walk-ins are welcome. To RSVP, call or leave a message for Zachary Simek at 576-2082, ext. 131, or email zachary.simek@tnc.org.

Our Lawrence Way tennis courts are open and in great shape, and free to use. Rackets are available to borrow when we are open.

June 1 – 6: Monday: Healthier Today - Support Group at 4:00 p.m. and Group Workout at ELCS at 5 p.m.

Tuesday: Third Age Adult Day Center, 10 a.m.; Teen Rec hours, 3 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Teen Rec hours, 3 - 6 p.m.; Zumba with Kye Turner, 5 p.m.; Adult Pickleball at ELCS, 5 -7 p.m.

Thursday: Garden Club, 11 a.m.; Teen Rec hours, 3 - 6 p.m.

Friday: Teen rec hours, 3 – 9 p.m.

Saturday: Teen rec hours, 2 – 9 p.m.

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

Janice Allen • 963-8912 • allens@willex.com coming up on June 27. If interested, you need to get your reservations in. This group is also looking for an interested person that would take the office of secretary. Contact Doug or Gary Ferris to let them know of your interest.

The Willsboro United Methodist Chuch will be holding a public meatloaf supper on June 3.

Takeouts start at 4 p.m. To reserve your order, call 963-8912.

Ethel’s Dew Drop Inn opened this past week and there were many eager to be the early customers. The Visitor’s Center is opening this week and we could still use a few more volunteers. This is not a hard job, only three hours a shift. You really do not need any training, just a willingness to meet people and share what you know, often directions. If you can assist, contact Janice Allen at 963-8912 or Larry Cutting at 963-8042 to see the times we could use your assistance.

Happy Birthday to Arlene Mason (May 25), Tyler Bridge (May 27), Ashley Ahrent (May 30), Dorothy Jacques (May 30), Ada Hutchins (May 31), John Uhlig (June 1), Sue Dwyer (June 2), Richard Morgan (June 6) and Lindsay Hammel, also on June 6. Happy Anniversary to Blanche and Joe Bruno (May 30), Peg and Ken Schnieder (May 31) and Bob Bridge, June 3.

Stefanik

From page 1 running the risk of collapsing into a stream.

Officials have repeatedly complained about the red tape surrounding asbestos when taking down unsafe structures.

“Local governments know what is best for their communities and this legislation would ensure that local governments are able to take the appropriate action when the EPA will not,” said Stefanik.

According to the legislation, all waivers must be approved or disapproved within 90 days.

Any applications not responded to within 90 days will be deemed approved.

What to do with abandoned and dilapidated buildings is a frequent topic of discussion in towns across Essex County.

Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland said he supported the legislation.

The North Country is bereft with blighted buildings, he said, and local governments are struggling to renovate or clear these structures.

“It is a key impediment to successful economic development,” Gillilland said in an email. Ò Nearly every town looks like a microcosm of Detroit. This legislation should help actions to renovate our towns.”

Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said his town’s biggest problem is the empty properties that are stuck in limbo between when someone moves out and when the bank forecloses.

While total takedowns are rare, anything that can help localities is a good thing, he said.

Ticonderoga Supervisor Bill Grinnell said his town is facing similar problems.

“There are very significant issues,” he said.

This isn’t the first time the bill has been introduced: Former Congressman Bill Owens introduced this legislation last Congress, but it never moved anywhere after being referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Stefanik’s bill, which was co-sponsored by Dan Newhouse, will likely be referred to Energy and Commerce again soon, said a Stefanik spokesman.

Going forward, he said, Stefanik will continue to work with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to educate them on the issue and secure additional cosponsors.

WestportHeritage House issues call for ambassadors WESTPORT Ñ The Westport Heritage House is once again counting on volunteers to pitch in for the organzation’s seventh summer.

The Visitor Center will be open starting Saturday, May 23 on weekends until June 28. Beginning on July 1, the center will be open six days a week through July and August. After Labor Day, hours will be limited to weekends until Columbus Day. Westport will be celebrating its bicentennial in 2015 and the Center will be displaying items representing time through the years. All are invited to come and be an ambassador this year and to help the Westport Heritage House celebrate the town’s bicentennial history.

June will see a student art show, followed by

the annual Spirit of Place art show’s silent auction, which will run this year from July 1 until the Westport Festival on Aug. 8.

The Spirit of Place art show will continue after the silent auction with work for sale through Labor Day. The Center asks that volunteers attend one of the brief sessions to familiarize and refresh yourself with the facility. Those will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Tuesday, June 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. or on Wednesday, June 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Westport Heritage House.

To confirm, contact Meredith Johnston at johnst@westelcom.com or 962-4590; Judy Bertsche 962-8670 or Betty Band at 962-8917.

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Douglas

From page 1 steps,” said Douglas. “Baby steps.”

And with that, the nuts and bolts of governance came to an end after nearly 12 years as town supervisor.

FORWARD At the meeting, residents and officials shared their memories of the third generation super over the years.

“I know that this town owes you a lot,” said Councilwoman Amy Shalton, her voice breaking. “We’re happy for you, but also sad — we love you, Randy.”

Gifts and mementos quickly accrued on the table — A clock from town staffers was a nod to his long hours, and the honorary membership to the assessment review board from Real Property Tax Director Charli Lewis, a reference to the rare occasions when Douglas, as county chairman, filled in for absent board members.

A family friend presented Douglas with three generations of campaign pencils, each embossed with a different Douglas, while the board presented the super with a flag they’d raised and flown over the government center earlier that morning.

Douglas beamed.

Susan Richards, his clerk, offered a list of top ten funny moments with the lawmaker over the years, with the top slot going to a PG-13-rated quip issued at a Christmas on the Forks celebration.

“We’ve been like the morning show hosts every year,” recalled Richards.

As the Grinch approached with his oversized heart necklace, Douglas said, “Here’s the Grinch now with his heart on.”

“There were adults who just went down to the ground,” laughed Richards. “These are things that I will laugh about forever and will share them — he’s been a great boss.”

Shortly before Douglas gave a 27-minute farewell speech, he found himself on the other end of a ritual that as county chairman, he’s overseen countless times — A resolution and plaque for his services to the town.

In his speech, Douglas urged attendees to spend more time with their families.

“I’m moving on, and if I hurt anyone, I’m truly sorry,” he said.

NEW FACE Deputy Supervisor Arthur “Archie” Depo was only in office for three days when the he got a call from Douglas in the aftermath of the Great Ice Storm of 1998.

“There was a lady stuck in the [AuSable] Acres with no heat and no electricity,” said Depo.

A quickly-assembled group hopped in an old pickup and hit the road.

A gnarly scene awaited at the Acres:

www.valleynewsadk.com “We had to cut our way in with chainsaws,” said Depo. “Trees were pulled in all around us.”

The group made their way in and rescued the woman.

“We had to be crazy, but we did it, though,” said Depo. “I’ll never forget that as long as I live.”

Meet your next town supervisor.

It’s expected the town board will select Depo to replace Douglas following his resignation on June 2.

Depo has been Douglas’ right-hand man for Douglas’ entire 11 year tenure.

The deputy said he’s up to the challenge, having worked with Douglas closely over the years on a number of critical issues, from battling a high profile lawsuit to infrastructure development.

“I don’t think they’ve really understood how much money has come to Jay,” said Depo. “I can’t thank Randy Douglas enough for what he’s done for this town.”

Depo, who has sat on the town board for 17 years, said he has been working throughout the spring with Douglas to facilitate the transition.

This fall, Depo will run in his own right to serve the remainder of Douglas’ four-year term, which expires in 2017.

Seeing the eight-or-nine ongoing FEMA projects through completion remains Depo’s highest priority.

“I don’t want to leave the projects unfinished,” he said. “I don’t like seeing a job not done.”

Depo’s ascension will leave a seat on the town council open.

The remaining council members could either appoint a replacement until the election or leave the seat unfilled.

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Jay Deputy Supervisor Arthur “Archie” Depo has been tapped to take over the town top’s slot following supervisor Randy Douglas’ resignation on Tuesday, June 2. Depo’s ascension will leave a vacancy on the town council.

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Ferebee, Preston to lead board of supervisors

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s official: William Ferebee will lead the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

Essex County lawmakers unanimously selected Ferebee (RKeene) for the body’s top slot and Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) as vice chair on Monday, May 26.

Ferebee has served as outgoing chair Randy Douglas’ deputy since Jan. 2012.

Douglas, who stepped down on Friday, put forth his nomination, calling him a “dear friend.”

Ferebee has the right skill set to lead the body, explained Douglas, who said his relationships with state and federal officials will pay a “huge dividend” for county residents.

Ferebee thanked his colleagues for their support and said he’d save the big speech for next week when he formally takes office.

While Douglas did indeed teach him a lot, Ferebee said, one thing the deputy never managed to teach the outgoing chairman how to reply to just one person in an email chain.

Douglas blushed.

“I look forward to working with all of you,” said Ferebee.

Supervisor Roby Politi (R-North Elba) nominated Preston as vice.

While he and Preston haven’t had the honor of meeting the president and vice president together like Ferebee and Douglas, said Politi, they have worked closely over the years on town and county business, meeting at places like the Cascade Inn and the Interlaken Inn. “Mr. Preston is a dedicated member of this board of supervisors,” Politi said. “He wears his heart on his shirtsleeve, as we all know, and he has done such great things for town of Wilmington, for the people of the town of Wilmington — they’re extremely lucky to have had him as their leader.”

Supervisor Ed Gardner (R-Essex) seconded and the motion was unanimously approved.

Preston said he was pleased at the decision.

“This has been a nonpartisan board as far as the voting and how we’ve operated since Mr. Douglas took office,” he said. “It’s very important to me that that continues and we leave the party politics out of it.”

Essex County Republican Committee First Vice Chair Win Belanger said he was pleased that the board selected Ferebee to be their chairman.

Electing a Republican as chair, he said, will give the party a chance to show that they can govern the county as well as Douglas, a Democrat who has served for six terms, a rare feat.

But Preston was a surprise, he said, because Republicans have a majority on the board with 13 of the 18 seats.

“I’m sure Randy Preston is going to do a good job, but as vice

first chair of the Republican county committee, we always try to get two Republicans at the top of the slate,” said Belanger.

Belanger said Willsboro Supervisor Shaun Gillilland would have made a fine vice chairman. Ò This has nothing to do with partisan politics,” he said. “It simply states that the majority of voters have elected the majority of the board and I thought they would follow that lead.”

He added that he has never seen any Bill Ferebee super play partisan politics.

“A credit to all them,” he said.

Ferebee and Preston’s elevation was all but certain as seniorlevel supers indicated they were uninterested in moving up following Douglas’ surprise announcement earlier this month.

Douglas will resign as Jay town supervisor on June 2 and will start his new job in Plattsburgh the following day.

This year marks an election year for local office-seekers, including most town positions and several county offices, including county judge and clerk.

Designated party candidates will start circulating on June 2.

The state has set a primary date of Tuesday, September 10.

Amtrak and Fort Ti partner on new shuttle

By Christopher Pratt

christopher@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA Ñ Amtrak, Fort Ticonderoga and local officials are hoping a new shuttle service will improves the tourist experience and be a catalyst for economic development.

The new shuttle, which was launched last week as part of the Rails to Wheels program, will collect passengers at the Ticonderoga Amtrak station. It will streamline their ability to get to hotel rooms and see the historic fort. A museum staff member driving the shuttle will offer stops at the Best Western Plus Ticonderoga Inn and Suites and the Fort Ticonderoga museum campus.

The new shuttle service will greet both the northbound and southbound trains each day through Sept. 7. It springboards on a partnership between Amtrak and the fort launched in

2012.

Passengers this year will also be able to take advantage of Amtrak fare deals to and from Ticonderoga. Amtrak’s Adirondack line will offer one free companion rail fare with the purchase of one regular adult rail fare.

Sandy Morehouse, who serves as president of the Fort Ticonderoga board of directors, addressed a group of about 30 people who gathered to mark the shuttle debut May 22 at the Ticonderoga Amtrak station. The collaborative effort to bring the shuttle to the station is “a remarkable accomplishment,” Morehouse said.

But he said it shouldn’t come as a shock that the first of its kind effort was hatched here.

Ticonderoga has been a “pioneer in tourism” for three centuries, said Morehouse, who described how the Fort has made important contributions to horticulture and gardening, historical renovation and restoration and education.

Beth Hill, president and CEO of Fort Ticonderoga, said the new partnership is part of a long-term effort to improve the tourist destination. Ò We are just so excited to launch this program,” she said. “This initiative, I believe, is the first of many to come, which will open that door and make our community as a whole vibrant and grow our tourism economy.”

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, was among the dignitaries who lauded the new initiative. Ò This new program will help guests visiting Ticonderoga and the surrounding area, help the local economy and promote tourism,” she said.

Stefanik also mentioned during her remarks that she had shown support for Amtrak by supporting the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act earlier this year. Stefanik said she wanted the U.S. Senate to take action to approve the legislation.

Soon after dignitaries began giving remarks, they heard a northbound locomotive approaching. The crowd assembled for the speakers eagerly greeted them and watched to see if they would be the first to utilize the shuttle.

But the couple, Hugh Macky and Michelle Marwitz, said they were all set. A relative had come to claim them. But they appreciated the hospitality and said they would send word back to friends in New York City that the level of hospitality had been heightened at the Amtrak stop. “I’m going to tell all of them,” Macky said.

Hill, the Fort CEO, said in an interview that she expects officials will analyze visitor data, gain valuable feedback from guests and make some tweaks to improve the shuttle program over the next few months. She said she anticipates the shuttle will be successful and expand operations in some capacity in 2016.

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Passing down the fishing pole I

t was 25 years ago, when some fellas from Moriah got together and decided it was time do to something for the kids. The group wanted to pass on the heritage of fishing and to promote the fair play of outdoor sportsmanship.

Roe Pond in Moriah was set aside by local government Town council members as a youth fishing only pond and stocked with

By Rich Redman fish from our own Essex County Fish Hatchery in Crown Point.

That was the birth of the Roe Pond International Fishing Tournament for Kids.

This past Memorial Day weekend, was the silver anniversary of the R.P. International. This fishing contest involves youth under 15 years of age. Categories are broken up by age, 2 to 6, 7 to 9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14 to 15 year old age groups. Every age group wins 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for the heaviest fish.

First prize winners received $25 and 2nd and 3rd place winners were awarded a new fishing rod and reel. Awards were given to Owen Bobbie, Jane Emmerick, Mia Mascarenes, Madeline Gallo, Shane Daigle, John Summer, Brook Suprenant, Sidney Glebus, Ariana Simpson, Cole Glebus, Kyle Bacon, Faith Emmerick and John Martinez. Every child entered in this event, received a gift of some lures, bobbers and other fishing equipment, so all go home happy and every one of them is a winner.

There was even a Catch and Release Bullhead award!

All gifts were donated by local business, and community members, to keep this internationally acclaimed event going!

I have heard it said that community spirt is dead; well those folks should visit Moriah, because these towns’ citizens are very generous and community is important.

With the advent of the 25th anniversary, the committee members, Brian Venne, Chip Perry, Joe “coonrod” Rodriguez, Mike Aitner and Tom Langey, have decided to “Pass down the fishing

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pole”, to the next generation of community leaders. Its retirement time and these guys are now going fishing! The bar that has been set high, by these great guys.

Jason Vargo will be heading up next year’s team, and plans on living up to the challenge. Jason is looking for some additional help to keep the world renowned Roe Pond International Fishing Tournament for Kids going for another 25 years!

A great big THANK YOU goes out to these guys for what they have done to promote conservation, sportsmanship and for making every one of our local youth important winners.

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.

Jace Martinez shows off the one-pound Brown Trout he landed.

Pictured are organizers Chip Perry, Joe Rodriguez, Mike Aitner,Brian Vennea and Tom Langey on Roe Pond.

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The Week in Sports

Track & Field Boys: Lake Placid 80, EKMW 48 LAKE PLACID Ñ Nzoni Thompson won three individual events and a share of one relay as the Blue Bombers topped the Emus 80-48 on May 20.

Thompson was strong in short distances, grabbing wins in the 100, 200, 400 and a share of the 1,600 relay win with Henry McGrew, Conor Garrett and Schulz. Garrett added a share of a first in the 400 relay with Mickey Morelli, Troy Scsigulinsky and Curtis Rissberger. McGrew and Schulz were also part of the 3,200 relay win with Forest Ledger and Stuart Baird.

Baird added individual wins in the high jump and long jump.

Morelli also took first in the 400 hurdles while Jonah Burns (shot put) and Spencer Pratt (discus) added firsts for Lake Placid.

EKMW’s Jon Gay put together a string of strong individual performances. He won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meter races. Jarron Boyle (110 hurdles) and Nick Manfred (triple jump) rounded out the Emus winners.

Girls: Lake Placid 91, EKMW 41 LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers handed the Lady Emus their first small-school loss of the spring, picking up the 91-41 win on their home track and field May 20.

Carly Jones had a big day for Lake Placid, winning the triple and long jumps as well as the 100 hurdles and a share of the 400 relay with Camille Craig, Hannah Kaltenbach and Grace McGrew. McGrew tacked on an individual win in the 100.

The Blue Bombers’ Armstrong duo had a handful of wins as well. Nina Armstrong won the 1,500, 3,000 and ran in the 3,200 relay win with Lissy Ashley, Sage Miller and Sara Rose McCandlish. Gabby Armstrong, meanwhile, had wins in the 400 and high jump. Ashley also won the 400 hurdles.

The Lady Emus put together six team wins in the meet. The 1,600 relay team of Sarah Snyder, Myra Adams, Mckenna Harris and Juliette Baker was first while two of its members — Snyder and Baker — had individual wins in the 800 and 200, respectively.

Jasmin Barnes tacked on a pair of individual victories, throwing for first in the shot put and discus.

Softball Chazy 17, Elizabethtown-Lewis 5 CHAZY — A hot start by the Eagles propelled them to a 17-5 win over the Lions on their home field May 19.

Chazy scored 12 runs in the opening inning and held Elizabethtown-Lewis scoreless until the top of the fifth. Paige Barcomb picked up the win on the mound and added a home run in the winning effort.

Gwen LaPier added on a double for the Eagles as the only batter to get past first on a hit.

Although both the EKMW boys and girls track teams fell in the regular season finale at Lake Placid, a handful of its athletes turned in strong individual performances. Jon Gay, left, won the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meter races for a dominant distance performance. Juliette Baker, right, was part of the 1,600 relay win and added an individual victory in the 200 meter dash.

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Elizabethtown-Lewis’ Erika Mitchell handled pitching in the setback.

AuSable Valley 9, Northern Adirondack 4 CLINTONVILLE Ñ Solid hitting and the return of pitcher Madison Rondeau have the Lady Patriots on their way to the Section VII Class C championship game.

Rondeau, sidelined throughout the season by injury, gave up just five hits and four runs, including zero after the first two innings of the game.

AuSable Valley scored four runs in the bottom of the first, and although Northern Adirondack was able to tie the game, the home team closed out with a 5-0 run over the final five innings for the win.

Brianna Savage had four of the Patriots’ nine hits while Vanessa Garrow had two more and Hannah Rondeau a triple in the victory.

The Bobcats’ Taylor Durnin had a pair of hits in the setback while the loss went to Alexis Boulrice.

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The Week in Sports Lake Placid 16, Westport 6 LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bombers stamped a trip to the sectional semifinals with a 16-6 win over visiting Westport on May 25.

The home team was dominant early on. After conceding a run in the top of the first, Lake Placid responded with four in the bottom of the frame, then doubling its score in the second.

Cheyenne Blair basted a triple for the Blue Bombers while Mia Kennedy added on a double. Carissa Kennedy earned the win at the plate as well, striking out nine.

Westport’s Hannah Schwoebel had a strong showing at the plate in the setback, connecting on a pair of doubles. Ellie Schwoebel took the loss in the circle.

Plattsburgh 12, Crown Point 4 PLATTSBURGH — The Lady Hornets turned a 2-2 tie into a rout, scoring ten runs in the bottom of the fifth to run away from the Lady Panthers 12-4 on May 21.

Lauren Stanley picked up the pitching win and added three hits, including a double, in an all-around strong performance for Plattsburgh.

Shea Frady added two hits, including a double, in the victory while Sarah Duquette connected on a pair of her own.

Crown Point’s Brittany Foote had three hits in the setback, one of them a double.

Baseball Beekmantown 27, AuSable Valley 1 BEEKMANTOWN — With the playoffs fast approaching, the Eagles made a hitting statement in a 27-1 tune-up win against the Patriots on May 20.

Beekmantown tallied 23 hits in the victory, sending 13 runners home in the bottom of the first inning after allowing AuSable Valley it’s lone score.

Ten of 12 players who went to bat had hits, including three by Alex Price, Justin Stevens, Brantley Marion, Colden Mrak and Zach Bingel.

Keller Kowalowski had five RBI on his two singles and Brandon Provost plated four more for Beekmantown.

Bingel picked up the win, pitching all five innings of the game. He allowed five hits and struck out eight.

Trent Bordeau and Dylan Murphy pitched for AuSable Valley in the setback with Bordeau starting and taking the loss.

Ticonderoga 12, AuSable Valley 0 TICONDEROGA Ñ The Sentinels stamped a trip to the Section VII Class C final with a 12-0 win against the Patriots on May 22.

Ryan Trudeau pitched a bulk of the game for Ticonderoga as he and Domanic Banish held AuSable Valley to a pair of hits.

The Sentinels, meanwhile, connected on eight, including a home run by Caleb Munson and triples by Trudeau, Cole Mars and Brody Rocque.

The Patriots’ Brandon Snow and Trent Bordeau handled work on

the mound while Tyler Champine rapped a double in the setback.

Lake Placid 9, Westport/Elizabethtown-Lewis 0 LAKE PLACID — The Blue Bombers scored seven runs in the bottom of the second inning, pulling away early on their way to a 9-0 blanking of the Polar Bears on May 22.

Lake Placid had 10 hits in the victory. Alex Brandes, Evan Damp and Ryan Damp each had two, including a double by Ryan Damp.

Brandes had two RBI in the 2-for-4 performance at the plate.

Chris Williams picked up the win after five innings on the mound, striking out eight batters while allowing just one hit.

Westport’s Dewey Aguni shouldered the season-ending loss in a complete effort on the mound.

Crown Point 9, Keene 1 CROWN POINT — The Panthers scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to pull away from the Beavers May 22, advancing to the Section VII Class D semifinals.

Sam Millington pitched the opening four inning for the Panthers to earn the win, while Robbie Macey came on to record the final nine outs and earn the save.

Kolby Pertak had a single and double in the win, while Jessie Burroughs hit a double and Chance Potter a triple.

Keene managed to tie the game in the top of the third inning, but Crown Point answered right back with three in the bottom of the frame to begin pulling away.

Ethan Giglinto shouldered the loss in a complete game effort for the Veavers.

Blue Bombers shoot their way to the Section VII golf title Saranac Lake’s Ethan Sawyer wins individual championship for his third trip to states

By Andrew Johnstone

andrew@denpubs.com LAKE PLACID Ñ Even as scores for the front nine were still trickling in, little was in doubt. The Section VII golf title was the Blue Bombers’ to lose.

About two hours later, after a sunny, mid-60s day at Saranac Inn, it was official — the experience-laden golfers of Lake Placid were the champs.

From Nos. 1 through 6, the Blue Bombers’ spread of scores was a mere seven strokes, led by Kiefer Casler’s 79. ”It’s a tough course. The greens were playing very quick,” said a seemingly relaxed Casler shortly before Lake Placid was officially crowned the champion. “It feels pretty good.”

Casler’s score was second only to Saranac Lake’s Ethan Sawyer, who shot a 37 on the back nine on his way to a 76. The two schools have been neck-and-neck as of late.

A year ago, the Blue Bombers edged the Red Storm in a threestroke regular season tiebreaker before the tables turned the way of Saranac Lake in sectionals. Casler was especially happy for the his head coach, John Glinski, to get the sectional win in his 16th year at the helm.

The victory came by 14 strokes, with Lake Placid shooting a 326 as a team to Saranac Lake’s 340. AuSable Valley rounded out the podium with a 349. ”I think experience had a lot to do with it,” Glinski said of the players that have been to sectionals as a team three years in a row. “I think they handled the pressure well.”

The Blue Bombers, who started four seniors among their top six this season, had a wealth of experience on hand. Glinski explained that in a few matches his sixth man produced the team’s low round while his seventh, with a low 40s average, could have been the No. 1 on other teams in the region.

It showed on the scoresheet by day’s end. After Casler, Lucas Strack — golfing in the No. 4 spot — turned in a 81. Bjorn Kroes

Bjorn Kroes chips onto the 18th green on day one. The Lake Placid golfer helped the team to a championship win and added a second-overall finish to seal his trip to states the next day.

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The Blue Bombers put an exclamation mark on their perfect regular season with a 14-stroke win over Red Storm for the Section VII championship, avenging a championship setback to the same team a year ago.

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had an 82 at No. 1 while Miles Lussi (84), Pate Kane (86) and Ryan Kane (86) all had rounds of 18 that fell under the best scores from seven other schools.

“They got us today, I think,” said Saranac Lake’s Sawyer between swings at the driving range as the final golfers made their way to the clubhouse and Lake Placid’s win was all but a formality. “They had a couple real good scores. They’re playing well.”

Though the team finals are in the books, the trip to states is still up in the air. The top 24 golfers will move on to play again tomorrow for a chance to go to states at Cornell. Only the top nine will make the trip.

Sawyer, who has made it to states the past two years, has a night to shift his focus from team to individual. A year ago, he led after the first day before relinquishing the overall lead the following. ”I got it by three going into tomorrow, so that should be fun,” Sawyer said with a laugh. “Last year, I kinda blew up, so I’m hoping I learned a little from that.”

The next day, Sawyer completed the task. He shot a 78 to push his two-day total to 154, good for a nine-stroke win over Kroes (163). The Saranac Lake senior, on his way to states for the third time, was the only golfer to shoot under 80 on the second day.

Kasler, Strack and Moriah’s Joe Stahl all tied for third with 164s as Lake Placid qualified five for states. Lussi won the tiebreaker against Ryan Kane to seal his trip with Kane listed as a state alternate.

Jordan Guay (Plattsburgh) and Nate Devins (AuSable Valley) rounded out the list of qualifiers. Just missing the mark where three golfers all tied with 175s in Peru’s Gavin Plimpton, Saranac Lake’s Carley Sawyer and Elizabethtown-Lewis’ Boyce Rawson.

Carley Sawyer, a junior and the lone female competitor amongst the 15 schools’ top six, expressed enjoying a season of play against the boys of Section VII. ”It’s awesome. I love it,” Sawyer said at the end of the first day.

“I definitely see surprised looks. I like playing with the guys.

They’re super nice.”

She credits her older brother with getting her into golf, a sport she started because she “pretty much wanted to do whatever he (Ethan) did.”

Though she missed out on the trip to Cornell, she’ll have a strong shot next year as a senior-heavy top of the pack will be moving on to different greens.

But for now, Glinski and his 2015 Blue Bombers squad have

the chance to bask in dominant performance in both team and individual play. ”It’s just the depth,” Glinski said. “Any given day one of them could have been my medalist. That’s rare...it’s like once in a generation to get a group of kids like this.”

Team scores

1. Lake Placid, 326 2. Saranac Lake, 340 3. AuSable Valley, 349 4. Peru, 377 5. Plattsburgh, 384 6. Beekmantown, 393 7. Moriah, 405

Individual finals

8. Northeastern Clinton, 407 9. Elizabethtown-Lewis, 426 10. Schroon Lake, 431 11. Seton Catholic, 432 12. Ticonderoga, 491 Saranac, INC Westport, INC Willsboro, INC

1. Ethan Sawyer, Saranac Lake (76, 78 — 154)* 2. Bjorn Kroes, Lake Placid (82, 81 — 163)* 3 (t). Kiefer Casler, Lake Placid (79, 85 — 164)* 3 (t). Lucas Strack, Lake Placid (81, 83 — 164)* 3 (t). Joe Stahl, Moriah (83, 81 — 164)* 6. Jordan Guay, Plattsburgh (83, 82 165)* 7. Nate Devins, AuSable Valley (81, 85 — 166)* 8. Pat Kane, Lake Placid (86, 81 — 167)* 9. Miles Lussi, Lake Placid (84, 89 — 173)** 10. Ryan Kane, Lake Placid (86, 87 — 173)*** 11 (t). Gavin, Plimpton Peru (85, 90 — 175 11 (t). Carley Sawyer, Saranac Lake (87, 88 — 175) 11 (t). Boyce Rawson, Elizabethtown (91, 84 — 175) 14. Tanner Courcelle, Saranac Lake (87, 89 — 176) 15. Tristin Fitzgerald, Saranac Lake (90, 87 — 177) 16. Kyle Hart, AuSable Valley (87, 91 — 178) 17. Alex Faruqi, Beekmantown (84, 95 — 179) 18. Riley Taylor, AuSable Valley (90, 92 — 182) 19. Mike Rice, Saranac Lake (92, 91 — 183) 20. Noah Martineau, AuSable Valley (91, 94 — 185) 21. Matt Svarplaitis, Plattsburgh (92, 94 — 186) 22. Kyle Wilson, Moriah (93, 95 — 188) 23. Brett Ciolek, Peru (94, 111 — 205) * State qualifier ** State qualifier; won playoff on second hole *** State alternate

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Community Calendar Ongoing: Every Monday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Adult Rec Basketball. Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. 7 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Healthier Today Support Group. Elizabethtown Social Center. 4 p.m. Details: info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org, elizabethtownsocialcenter.org, 873-6408.

Every Tuesday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Chorale practice. Elizabethtown Social Center. 7 p.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — 3rd Age. Elizabethtown Social Center. 10 a.m.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Interval Strength Training class, Ellen DuBois. Elizabethtown Social Center. 5:15 p.m. $6 per class. Details: 873-6408, info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org, elizabethtownsocialcenter.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois, 4:15 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $6 Yoga. Yoga, Interval classes $10. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar.

Every Wednesday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Kye Turner. 5 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $6.

ELCS students free 12 and up. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar, 8736408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Adult Recreational Pickleball. Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. 5 p.m. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar.

KEESEVILLE — Keeseville United Methodist Church Thrift Shop. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. they have a section of clothing for the entire family as well as household items. The phone is 834-9918.

Every Thursday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Celebrate Recovery. Adirondack Outreach, 209 Water Street. 5:45 p.m. $3 pp dinner. 6:15 p.m. Large Group, 7:10 p.m. Small Group, 7:45 p.m. End / Open Cafe.

WESTPORT — Cub Scouts pack 63 meeting. WADA Building. 6:30 p.m. Grades 1 through 6. Details: troop8063@gmail.com.

WESTPORT — Boy Scouts troop 63 meeting. WADA Building. 7:30 p.m. Ages 1218. Details: Larry Carroll 569-5431, troop8063@gmail.com.

ELIZABETHTOWN — YogaFit, Ellen DuBois, 4:30 p.m. Elizabethtown Social Center. $6. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Zumba, Karin DeMuro. 5:30 Elizabethtown Social Center. $6. Details: elizabethtownsocialcenter.org/calendar.

Every Friday

WILLSBORO — Live Music. Champlain Valley Senior Community, 10 Gilliland Ln. 2 p.m. Details: RSVP Danielle 817-9108.

ELIZABETHTOWN — My Free Taxes, Tax help from VIDA. Elizabethtown Social Center. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Appointment needed 873-6408.

ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 3 to 9 p.m.

Every Saturday

ELIZABETHTOWN — Teen Rec Use. Elizabethtown Social Center. 2 until 9 p.m.

Daily: Through Saturday, May 30

ELIZABETHTOWN — Health, Safety Training new providers. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ACAP office, 7572 Court St., Suite 2. Details: kathyb@acapinc.org, 873-3207 ext. 236.

Friday, May 29

WILLSBORO — Essex Theatre Company Board of Trustees meeting. Willsborough Visitors Center, Main St. 6 p.m. Refreshments 5:30 p.m. on. Open to public.

Saturday, May 30

WHALLONSBURG — Comprehensive roundtable discussion grant-writing for arts, culture, not-for-profit organization, artist, Kathy Recchia. Whallonsburg Grange Hall. 7 p.m. Free, open to public. Details: kathy@adirondackarts.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN — ELCS Class of 2016 Junior Prom “Everlasting Lights”. Cobble Hill Golf Course. 7 to 11 p.m. Coronation 11 p.m. $5 to $40.

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May, 31

ELIZABETHTOWN — Piano Player Ethan Uslan. Piano by Nature. Hand House.

Saturday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 31

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society, Martin Podskoch, “Adirondack 102 Club: Your Passport and Guide to the North Country”. Wilmington Community Cntr. 2 p.m. Free, open to public. Details: 420-8370, whs12997@hotmail.com.

Monday, June 1

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Institute Book Club, “The Destruction of Memory Architecture at War”. Lake Placid Public Library. 7 p.m. Open to public.

Wednesday, June 3

ELIZABETHTOWN — Alzheimer’s Association “The Basics of Dementia” presentation. Elizabethtown Library. 5 p.m. Open to public. Details: 873-2670.

WILMINGTON — Wilmington Historical Society meeting, ‘Old Stores and Shops’.

Wilmington Community Center. 7 p.m. Details: 420-8370.

KEESEVILLE — Quilt Show, Sale, opening reception. Keeseville Free Library. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Through Thursday, July 2. Library Hours: Monday 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Friday 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: 8349054, kesvlib@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, June 3 through Thursday, July 2

KEESEVILLE — Quilters exhibit, sale. Keeseville Free Library. Details: Keeseville Free Library 834-9054, kesvlib@yahoo.com.

Friday, June 5

UPPER JAY — Artist reception, “At Home in the Adirondacks: Works in Oil, Heidi Gero”.

Wells Memorial Library, 12230 NYS Rte 9N. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Exhibit through July.

Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7

PAUL SMITHS — 13th annual Great Adirondack Birding Celebration. Paul Smith’s College VIC. $125. Details: 327-6241, gabc.info, bmcallister@paulsmiths.edu.

Saturday, June 6

ESSEX — Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Event. Barn, Block House Farm, 2916 Lakeshore Rd. 4 to 7 p.m. $15 pp $30 family, preregistration. $20 pp, $40 family.

LAKE PLACID — Lake Placid Lodge #834 of free and accepted Masons golf tournament. Craig Wood Golf Course. $55. RSVP/Paid Registration Saturday, May 23.

Details: John Odell 576-9537, Vic Burnam 891-0775.

ELIZABETHTOWN — ELCS class of 2016 car wash, bake sale, bottle drive. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

PLATTSBURGH — First Weekends concert, activities. New City Marina, Dock St. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. 2 until 5 p.m. Lucid concert 5 to 8 p.m. Details: firstweekends.org, firstweekendsplattsburgh@gmail.com.

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1968 Launch Dyer 20' Glamor Girl, Atomic 4 inboard engine, 30HP, very good cond. Safe, reliable, spacious, ideal camp boat.

Reasonable offers considered. Located in Essex, NY. 802-503-5452

1981 HONDA CM 400T, runs good, $500. Call 518-322-0666.

2006 Harley Davidson Road Glide, approximate 23,000 miles, AM/FM CD Radio, Back Rest, Well Maintend, can not ride any longer. Asking $9,500 Will Negotiate. 518297-4612 Between 9am-4pm.

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AUCTIONS

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This Auction consist of 3 Estates in one and should be a nice auction.

Preview 9:00am Saturday May 30th.

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SUMMER FEST Newcomb Town Wide Garage Sale & MORE Sat. July 18th, 9-3 This year, along with the Garage Sale, we are hosting a 5 Towns Softball Tournament at the Little League Field. We are also inviting all interested crafters to set up at the Overlook and join the Lake Placid Pub and Brewery and the Paradox Brewery for a tasting.

There will be an open mike and pizza provided by the High Peaks Kitchen.

FULTON & HAMILTON COUNTY, NY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION- June 17th @ 11AM Held Holiday Inn Johnstown, NY 800-292-7653.

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Kenneth and Sally Tuttle Cory and Erin Bilow Town of Plattsburgh The SSNY is designated LLC Articles of OrganizaLisa Bovee and Brenda Beekmantown as Aubin agent of the LLC tion filed with theHerbert SecreTerry, Nelson andtary Ina Durocher John and Emily Foppert Saranac of State of New upon whom process Stephen Flanagan and James Keable Ed Garrow & Sons Inc Town of Plattsburgh against it may be Black served.

York (SSNY)Brittanyon Tina Pellerin and Lucinda Crespo and Tanner Williams Brook shall mail Ellenburg a copy Loca- andSSNY Florence Collins 05/01/2014 Office Christopher Diane Arnesen of any process to the tion: Essex County.

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KZ FARM, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 03/16/2015. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, PO BOX 62 Essex NY 12936. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license (number pending) for beer, wine and liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer wine and liquor at retail in a hotel under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 2125 Saranac Avenue Lake Placid, Essex County for on premises consumption. BrewsterMill Park Realty, Inc. dba Quality Inn on Lake Placid.

VN-05/30-06/06/20152TC-82429 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: MCR FEDERAL, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/2015 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Otis Mountain Media LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secy of State (SSNY) on 4/28/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 6588 Main St., Westport, NY 12993.

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