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Dueling Pianos International Strand to host duel of grand pianos

Cuomo, lawmakers reach agreement on heroin plan Blueprint to combat epidemic comes at tail-end of legislative session

authorization, a measure that will now allow for immediate inpatient treatment.

The deal comes just weeks after an executive task force, co-chaired by Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, convened eight panel discussions across the state.

By Pete DeMola A report containing 25 recommendations was delivered late last week. pete@suncommunitynews.com The recommendations cover a wide swath of the epidemic and echo the ALBANY — The state announced on Tuesday an agreement has been refrain that curbing drug abuse requires more than a law enforcement apreached on a series of reforms designed to combat heroin and opiate proach, but rather a four-pronged strategy that also addresses prevention, treatment and recovery. abuse.

Experts had testified that barriers to treatment remain an issue.

Major reforms approved by the state legislature in the $189 million package include increasing treatment beds, limiting the length for which opiate-based medications can be prescribed and ending prior insurance >> See HEROIN CRISES | pg. 14

Stefanik: StaminaÊ key

Possible DMV changes have clerks rattled

Lawmaker, opponents discuss strategies for navigating massive 21st district ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s tough being a politician. But navigating the North Country’s lone congressional district can present its own set of severe challenges.

The 21st Congressional District, which constitutes about 30 percent of the state’s Pete land mass, sprawls 12 counties over 16,000 DeMola Writer square miles, from the agricultural flatlands that hug the Canadian border in Clinton County to the rolling farmlands of northern Herkimer County, just a short drive from Utica.

In fact, at a size larger than most northeastern states — the district is three times the size of Connecticut — touching down for a campaign stump is more like a full-fledged road trip than a quick meeting with constituents.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has been hitting the pavement in earnest this spring, returning to the district nearly every weekend from Washington, D.C. to squeeze in spate of events, from factory tours, public forums to rubber-chicken dinners on the awards circuit.

And then it’s back to D.C., where she’s been the co-sponsor of a flood of legislative bills.

How does she keep up her energy levels?

“I think it’s stamina at this point,” said Stefanik.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed the final report and recommendations from an executive heroin task force on Friday. Pictured here: Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul discusses the then-tentative proposals with reporters in Lake Placid on May 26, 2016.

Change would allow car dealerships to circumvent DMVs by allowing third parties to process registrations Traveling New York’s 21st Congressional District can be challenging, says Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) and her opponents. A blend of physical and spiritual nourishment is needed to traverse the district, which constitutes about 30 percent of the state’s total land area.

The freshman lawmaker, who once referred to herself as the Energizer Bunny, said she tries to start each morning with a cup of coffee, which is supplemented with lots of water throughout the day.

Stefanik said she’s also trying to find more time to exercise.

“At night, I calm myself down by reading,” Stefanik said.

The lawmaker, deft with social media, said an Instagram book club provides a steady list of reading recommendations.

Stefanik just wrapped up “American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers,” the new book by the journalist Nancy Jo Sales that examines the effects that social media is having on American girls. >> 21ST DISTRICT | pg. 12

By Christina Scanlon and Pete DeMola christina@suncommunitynews.com

LAKE GEORGE — Proposed changes to how auto dealerships process vehicle registrations has county-run Department of Motor Vehicles offices rattled.

Dealerships currently conduct all transactions through their local DMV office, with employees waiting in line alongside regular customers.

But proposed changes being pushed by the auto industry may carve DMV offices out of the loop by requiring dealerships to use third-party vendors. Plates and registration tags would then be issued on the spot.

Doing so, say county clerks, would lead to significant reductions in revenue.

“Anytime a customer is directed away from the local DMV >> See DMV | pg. 13

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Wadhams Strawberry Festival scheduled for Father’s Day

By Keith Lobdell

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WADHAMS — The annual Father’s Day tradition in the hamlet just north of Westport is going through a time of transition, as the Wadhams Free Library is helping to put on this year’s Strawberry Festival.

The annual event, which has been run by the Wadhams United Church of Christ for many years, is transitioning over to the library for help in organization. The event will still be held at the church.

Tabbed as the annual event to treat your dad to on Father’s Day, the Sunday, June 19 event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., with events including a yard sale, crafts fair, book sale and, of course, strawberry shortcake in the church hall. All proceeds from the events will benefit the Wadhams UCC and the Wadhams Free Library.

An addition to the festival in recent years has been the annual Boquet River Rubber Duck Derby, held by the Wadhams Volunteer Fire Department and starting at 3 p.m., held as a fundraiser for the Wadhams VFD Community Fund.

“We use the money to make donations to families in the community to help pay for medical travel or help replace belongings that were lost in a fire,” department member Sheera Broderick has said about the program.

The ducks — a total of 500 yellow, squeaky plastic bathtime toys — are available for $5 each, and will be launched across from the fire house, making their way down the river to the finish line. Each duck will be marked with a number, floating downstream and into the waiting hands and nets of fire department members, while participants anxiously await to hear their number called, hoping their “rubber ducky” is the one they can be awfully fond of.

The winner of the race will receive $250, with $100 for second place and $50 for third. There will also be a host of additional prizes which will be offered through local artists and vendors.

For more information on the Duck Derby, email tbroderick@westelcom.com.

Breakfast idea The Strawberry festival is not the only Father’s Day event in

The Wadhams Fire Department Duck Derby will be part of the annual Wadhams Strawberry Festival which will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19.

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the town of Westport, as the Boy Scout Troop 63 will host its annual Father’s Day Breakfast at the Galley Restaurant at the Westport Marina Sunday, June 19, from 8 until 10:30 a.m. All fathers will eat free at the breakfast, while costs are $7 for 10 and over, $5 for ages 6-10 and under five free.

For more information, call 569-5431, email troop8063@ gmail.com or visit the Boy Scout Cub Scout Facebook Page.

Chorus to perform Father’s Day concert WESTPORT — The Adirondack Community Children’s Chorus 2016 Spring Concert takes place Sunday, June 19, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, at 3 p.m. Jennifer Moore, Director and Rose Chancler, pianist, will lead the choir. The concert is free. AdkCCC members include: Mallory Arnold, Ruby Feinbloom, Arianna Frenier, Ella Lobdell, Lawrence Lobdell, Malynda Lobdell, Mackenzie Martin, Brenon Mazzotte, Gabrielle Mazzotte, Walter Moore, Aubry Sherman, Luna Zahorchak, Wren Zahorchak with special guest soloists Aliceson Drollette, Mat Longware and Max Longware.

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Lawmakers OK inspections of Frontier Town buildings Asbestos survey of former motel to cost at least $14,000

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Essex County is moving closer to demolishing the decaying Frontier Town structures that they say present a threat to public safety.

On Monday, the Essex County Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee resolved to have a structural engineer inspect the roof of the former motel to determine if the building is salvageable.

If so, said Ron Moore (R-North Hudson), the county might be able to unload it at a future tax auction.

Lawmakers also discussed possible asbestos removal at the cluster of decaying buildings dotted throughout the 89-acre parcel.

Deputy Highway Superintendent Jim Dougan said an initial quote for an asbestos survey of the property’s larger structures will cost at least $14,000.

Upon lawmaker urging, signs and caution tape have been placed around select buildings.

Some structures have already been deemed a total loss, including the former restaurant off Route 9, which Dougan said was unsalvageable.

“That one is condemnable, and I think most people would know that if they drove by,” Dougan said.

Parts of the motel may be salvageable, Dougan said, including the one-story wings extending from each side.

But the structures may contain asbestos, which would be costly to remediate.

Removal, particularly if the toxic material is widespread and cannot be easily extracted by piecemeal, would see costs further escalate due to the stringent state department of labor requirements.

“It’s quite a process,” Dougan said. “It gets expensive quick.”

Dougan said the board isn’t looking to do a structural review on all buildings.

Funds for any work will have to come out of contingency, said Dan Palmer, the county manager.

At least one lawmaker floated the idea of earmarking funds from future tax sales to pay for the rising survey and removal costs.

It’s not that simple, said Palmer. Once properties are sold, the county does not see revenues until the tax liens on those properties have been recovered.

The resolution, which passed the Public Safety Committee unanimously, marks the latest in a long saga as to what to do with the former wild west theme park, which closed in 1998.

Following years of neglect, the board put the parcels in a tax auction in April 2014.

A local businessman, the late George Moore, offered a bid of $49,500, which was later denied by county lawmakers on the grounds that it did not meet the $145,000 in back taxes owed on the parcel.

Lengthy litigation followed. North Hudson voters, through permissive referendum, shot down plans by the town to purchase the property, which officials have long-eyed as a venue for economic development.

While the county won the lawsuit last Au-

gust, the property remains in limbo.

That same month, the state Department of Conservation approved plans to build a 40-mile multi-use trail between Minerva, Newcomb and North Hudson, a network that would later link Long Lake and Indian Lake.

Moore, the North Hudson supervisor, has called for the land to play a role in the emerging network, including linking the town’s trail system to the proposed network through an access point on Blue Ridge Road.

The trail, which is expected to be complet-

ed by 2022, will see portions open to the public as early as this year, with new segments becoming available for public recreation every year until the completion date, said the DEC. Earlier this month, county lawmakers went into a lengthy executive session with DEC officials and members of the Open Space Institute to discuss the future of the parcel.

The reason, said the county attorney, was for “legal advice.”

No decisions were made.

CHILD CARE CENTER OPENING: The Old Lewis School is being transformed into a child care center with the generous support of the Cloudsplitter Foundation, the Charles R. Wood Foundation and the United Way of the Adirondack Region. Adirondack Community Action Programs is working to assemble a recreational program that offers fun and positive activities for children ages 4 to 12. The program will start on July 5 and run through Sept. 2. Pictured L-R: Lewis Supervisor and ACAP Board Member James Monty and ACAP Program Director Marge Zmijewski, Chenelle Palyswiat from the Cloudsplitter Foundation presents a check to ACAP CEO Alan Jones.

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Willsboro elementary students go on tour

By Keith Lobdell

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Last week, the stage was set for Willsboro Central School students to show off their vocal talents.

Annually, students in grades 4-6 at the school take part in the Academy Chorus, which gives them the chance to practice and then take the show on the road to local schools and organizations.

Last week, the chorus visited Westport and Essex Center in Elizabethtown, with more performances coming.

“Each spring we dive into the realm of popular music inspired by the great work of the PS22 Chorus in New York City,” said Willsboro music teacher Jennifer Moore. “The students always want to sing the songs that they hear on the radio, online and television — songs of their culture. I typically shy away from this because there are worlds of music that they aren’t even aware of unless they are introduced to them in school, at home or in a wider community. The mainstream media presents only a sliver of the possibilities that music has to offer. That said, the kids love ‘their’ music.”

Moore said the group starts to meet in January once every six days for 30 minutes.

“In these classes, we explore music in general through vocal repertoire selected to engage student’s hearts, minds and imaginations, to expose them to music that they don’t typically have access to and to explore their developing voices and explore the connections between the music we prepare for performance within a larger cultural context,” she said. “It is also very important to me that the kids who really want to have the opportunity to step into the spotlight have the opportunity to do so.”

Once the lessons are complete, it is time to hit the road.

“I arrange for the Academy Chorus to try out the experience of being a hard working touring artist, an important educational component of the preparation and performance of the pop genre each spring,” Moore said. “The kids leave this experience really thinking about how challenging a life on the road may be — preparing to be at your best at all times despite how tired you are, making the music fresh even through you’ve sung it dozens of times for as many audiences, taking care of your health, keeping up with studies, thriving on the applause of an appreciative audience, meeting new people and enriching others’ lives through music. They really have a different kind of appreciation for their favorite musical stars af-

ter having a day on the road.”

Moore also talked about how the students interact with the crowds.

“Most importantly, we love connecting with an audience of peers and our time at the nursing home is always very special,” she said. “It remains in our hearts for a long while after the last notes are sung.”

The students also love to share in the excitement.

“It was really fun and I especially loved to rap,” said fifth grader Mallory Arnold.

“My favorite song was, ‘See Members of the Willsboro Central School Academy Chorus, made up of students from grades 4-6 and under You Again.’” the direction of WCS music teacher Jennifer Moore.

“It was fun to go to different Photo by Jill Lobdell schools and perform instead percussion piece instead of our usual routine of singing on of doing so much work for only one night,” said sixth grader the tour.”

Jenna Ford. “It was hot and tiring but the free ice cream after Members of the Academy Chorus include: definitely made it all worth it.”

Red Thunder: Regan Arnold, Robert Dollette, Brenon Far“I thought the tour was awesome, but being on stage for a ney, Trenton King, Stephen Leibeck, Nicholas Reithel, Madlong time can get exhausting,” said sixth grader Arianna Freisen Russell and Chase Souza nier.

Fourth Grade: Christian Aberle, Rhyleigh aubin, Molly “I really like being on tour again,” said sixth grader Anna McShane. “It gave me so many memories of third grade and freeman, Emily Gay, Dakota Harrison, Landon Hicks-Jaquish, when I drummed for the academy students and how I was Hillary Jacques, Erica Klein, Emily MIthcell, Lacey Nolette, ‘keeping the beat.’ I also thought it was fun when I was drum- Autumn Phinney, Saige Reyes and Hunter Whalen, Kylie Aubin, McKinley Belzile, Tristen Benway, Vincent Duso, Tekla ming for my own class and my friends.”

McShane was one of the students who took part in the Red Fine-Lease, hailey King, Lillyana Knapp, Lynae MacDougal, Thunder Percussion Ensemble, a group of students also want- Harvey Merrill III, Jameson Russell, Danica Santillo and Leelan Sawitski. ed to join the pop/rock adventure.

Fifth Grade: Heather Ahrent, Alyssa Brant, Isabella Har“Inspired by the Louisville Leopards, I arranged Ozzy Osbourne hit ‘Crazy Train’ for Orff xylophones, bass and rison, Avery Lee, Cleo Lobdell, Gabrielle Marble, Koert drums,” Moore said. “These kids were all challenged to learn Newton, Lexi Nolette and Finnley Walker, Mallory Arnold, instruments they’ve never played before and their parts were Donald Bacon Jr., Abbigail Bruno, Marcus Carson Jr., Kyla Crowningshield, Kayden Reynolds, Makenzie Sawitski and tailored to fit their individual strengths.”

Jozlyn Welch.

This piece was really exciting to learn and play for an auSixth Grade: Sierra Bronson, Manny Frechette, Jaycob dience,” said seventh grader Regan Arnold. “We had never Gough, Sarah Jackson, Ethan Leibeck, Mackenzie Martin, played these instruments before, so it was a challenge, but it Anna Mcshane, Rachel Rolston, Keagan Welch, Brooke Bendefinitely paid off.” way, Kaili Bourdeau, Everett Cassabaugh, Jenna Ford, Arian“I think the tour was a wonderful experience,” said seventh na Frenier, Logan Jaquish, Justin Joslyn and Lydia Valachovic. grader Chase Souza. “It was cool to be able to perform our

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Stefanik introduces 401(k)-type bill to help with student debt

By Pete DeMola

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) has introduced legislation designed to help college grads with their student loans.

The Helping Employers Lessen Payments for Students Act would allow employers to make a tax-free payment of up to $10,000 annually toward their employees’ student loans, similar to contributions to a 401(k) program.

“Overwhelming student loan payments are holding millions back from buying homes, starting families and saving for retirement,” said Stefanik in a statement. “My bill would provide graduates and our next generation workforce with a powerful tool to pay off student loans faster while starting their careers.”

Stefanik, a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, also serves as chair of the GOP Policy Committee’s Millennial Taskforce.

The concept for the legislation stems from a hearing on college affordability Stefanik chaired in April.

Since then, the freshman lawmaker has gathered feedback from constituents and businesses in the district that have been intrigued by the idea.

Local manufacturers have indicated they are receptive to the concept, Stefanik said, citing a discussion with Plattco, the heavy gate and valve producer in Plattsburgh, on the difficulty of recruiting qualified engineers.

“They were intrigued,” Stefanik said. “It also gives North Country businesses an important tool to recruit high quality workers.”

The program would be purely voluntary, the lawmaker said.

Asked about the ability for small businesses to make the payments, Stefanik said it may prove to be a useful tool in diversify-

ing their benefit packages.

“It’s an option out there and worthy of discussion,” Stefanik said.

Student loan debt has reached “historical” levels, the lawmaker said. According to the financial website Money Tips, student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.12 trillion. Sixty-nine percent of college graduates have student loan debt, with the average cost per student clocking in at $28,900.

Following the bill’s introduction, the next step for Stefanik is to gather cosponsors and support for this legislation and work with her colleagues to move the bill through the House.

OPPONENTS CHIME IN Stefanik’s Green Party opponent Matt Funiciello dismissed the proposal as a “typical” GOP and Democratic response that is “paternalistic and dishonest” and benefits neither students nor businesses.

“It’s a backdoor mechanism for further indentured servitude for students who are in debt,” Funiciello said. “This does not fix that problem — we want total debt forgiveness and free college.”

If the party’s presidential candidate, Jill Stein, is elected in November, Funiciello said she would appoint a Federal Reserve Chairman who would use quantitative easing, or the introduction of new capital into the federal reserve, to wipe out student debt.

Democratic candidate Mike Derrick called Stefanik’s proposal a “complete flip-flop.”

“As she approaches re-election, we’ve seen a trend in recent months of Stefanik trying to cover her tracks,” Derrick wrote in an email.

Derrick said Stefanik voted last year for Speaker Paul Ryan’s budget, “which would have slashed Pell grants by billions.”

Stefanik also served as policy director for the 2012 Republican

National Convention’s platform, Derrick said, which would have ended federal student loans all together.

“Congresswoman Stefanik fooled North Country voters once, but she’s not going to fool them twice,” Derrick said. “This is yet another effort of hers to disguise her voting record and deceive voters. What Elise Stefanik says is not what Elise Stefanik actually does.”

Lenny Alcivar, a Stefanik campaign spokesman, said, “Congresswoman Stefanik has fought for affordability and accessibility for higher education throughout her first term, and is proud to be the lead sponsor of bipartisan legislation supporting year-round Pell grant funding. Republican-turned-Democrat Mike Derrick inexplicably opposes Congresswoman Stefanik’s bipartisan legislative solutions to address our student loan crisis, while offering no ideas of his own.

“National Democrats have abandoned Mike Derrick because he opposes bipartisan education reforms, admits failing to read vital military legislation and has reportedly — and repeatedly — violated military ethics rules,” Alcivar said, referring to a report last week by the Washington Free Beacon that Derrick reportedly violated Pentagon rules by including pictures of himself in uniform in campaign materials without a mandatory disclaimer.

Soil & Water erosion workshop announced WESTPORT — The Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer the required four-hour Erosion and Sediment Control training for contractors and developers Friday, June 24, at the Essex County Fairgrounds, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Contractors and developers will have to preregister for the training to receive credits. The training will cost $75 for certification, reference materials and refreshments. Registration needs to be in by Thursday, June 23. If there is a group of ten or more and are interested in holding a private workshop, please contact the District at 962-8225 or email essexswcd@westelcom.com.

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A time for unity

t’s Sunday afternoon and once again we are shocked at the senseless death of 49 people and another 53 seriously injured who were going about their lives in Orlando when a lone terrorist, who had pledged his allegiance to ISIS, opened fire.

As more facts and details come to light there will be plenty of time for finger pointing and blame, but for now our thoughts and prayers need to be with those who lost their lives, those injured in the attack and their families.

Like so many of these events whether it be homegrown terror, deranged individuals, or foreign countries who have declared war on our country these are times when we need to come together and not tear ourselves apart over political differences.

We can’t be so divided that we over look our most common of interests, keeping the country and her citizens safe, especially here in our homeland.

Our security personnel have an extremely difficult job, made even more difficult by the open society we all enjoy in this country, but all too often take for granted.

Early indications are the gunman had been looked at twice in recent years by the FBI for terrorist threats, but lacked sufficient evidence to pursue any charges.

Our fair judicial system restricts us from locking up folks who speak of hate toward others yet when the dust settles we will need to seek solutions that help the authorities deal with radical influences that drive individuals to take such heinous actions. There is an estimated 15,000 individuals in the country today that have communicated, in one way or another, with ISIS. In the coming days and weeks this event will be a hot topic in the presidential campaigns and I fear our political climate will disrespect those who lost their lives by using the event to drive an agenda instead of seeking solutions on a more united front.

It’s clear that no country is immune from this form of warfare which seeks to kill the helpless non-combatants and terrorize the masses with brutal, unthinkable actions. Military might and powerful weapons are no match for sole gunmen who strike without notice and place no value on their own survival.

Internal infighting and fear is their only goal and we must not allow them to gain this advantage by playing into their hands. The country and the world must be united to defeat this plague.

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A sports season to remember T

his has been a season to remember for many athletes in the land of Section VII. Coming off the final weekend of the 2015-16 academic sports year, the section brought home its fourth state championship as the quartet of Nathan Handy, Matt Villa, Loudon Frechette and Daryn Nephew took the gold in the Division II NYSPHSAA track and field 4-by-100 relay for the Beekmantown Eagles.

Along with their success, Seton Catholic’s prolific distance runner and future University of New Hampshire athlete Margaret Champagne claimed two medals at the championships.

With track, the Ticonderoga Lady Sentinel varsity softball team reached the NYSPHSAA Final Four for the first time, falling to Notre Dame of Elmira amidst the rain drops and weather delays in Fort Edward.

That’s not all. In the past season, as you will see in the story on our sports pages this week, Section VII has claimed four state championships, has placed three more teams in the championship game and has had five more teams reach the state round of play (semifinals). That is a total of 12 teams who competed admirably at the state level, a huge accomplishment for one of the smallest sections in the state.

The credit, first and foremost, goes to the players. They have been able to train, work and sacrifice to get onto the state stage. It is something that is extremely rare and everyone should be proud of their accomplishments.

Along with the players are the parents, who get to see their child’s excitement as they realize goals and made memories that will last a lifetime. These are the ones who drove them to and from little league and biddy games when they were young, rearranged work schedules and other tasks to provide rides to preseason practices and to be on the sidelines for their games from modified to junior varsity and then varsity. They travel when their children make the state level and are the first their with either a huge of congratulations of consolation.

We also have the coaches who dedicate their time to teach the sport and do everything they can to help their teams and players excel. They do it regardless of accolades, and, too often, at scorn of parents who think Tommy didn’t get enough time or those who second guess them. In the end, what they do is

important in the lives of these children, with many life lessons being taught on the field and courts.

Then, there are the fans. Several times, we have written about fans and some of the concerns we see on the sideline. This year, those concerns seem to temper, somewhat, to the point where we can say this was one of the better years for fan behavior we have seen in the league.

Don’t get us wrong: There is still a long way to go, and a successful season often tempers the sometimes venomous contempt that can come from the stands, but any level of improvement is a step in the right direction.

We hope everyone has involved the coverage of Section VII sports this season in the pages of The Sun. We also brought home a championship, of sorts, as the picture of the PHS boys soccer team after winning the Class B semifinal game taken by Jill Lobdell took home a third place award at the national FCPNY convention.

With all the success there has been this season, we can’t wait to see what will happen as the calendar makes its way towards the fall sports season. There are already numerous story lines: Can the Chazy boys varsity soccer team reclaim their spot atop Class D, or are we seeing the start of a new dynasty in the Elizabethtown-Lewis Westport Griffins?

Will control shift in the annual football rivalry games between Class B’s Beekmantown and Peru along with Class D’s Moriah and Ticonderoga. Can the Sentinels return to state glory?

Speaking of Moriah, will they stay atop the Class D mountain without Adam Jaquish and Taylor Slattery, and can returning starters Dylan Trombley and Joe Stahl (who will look to repeat as Section VII golf champion in the spring) lead the Vikings back to the Civic Ce — oops, I mean — to Binghamton?

These, and many more questions, will all be answered in 2016-17.

We will be watching it all.

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GoodspeedÊ wasÊ aÊ strongÊ advocate To the Editor: Recently the clients of the North Country Food Pantry of North Creek lost a strong advocate in the forced retirement of 25-plus year volunteer Evelyn Goodspeed. The reason the directors gave: Evie was negative and disruptive. Let me give you some examples of her negativity and disruptiveness. She objected to the following: 1. She questioned the excessive stockpiling of food that could be used by the clients instead of saving it for a calamity which has never happened.

2. The waste of case after case of perishable foods including the recent waste of three

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cases of cheese left in the coolers until the “use by” date had expired. Most perishable foods have short expiration dates.

The disrespect of some clients by some, but not all, of the volunteers. Some examples include saying that certain clients “stunk,” by calling certain Christian missionaries “beggars looking for a handout,” and screaming across the pantry at certain clients “you’re taking too much soup,” when in actuality they were picking up for two families. This last incident was reported to both regional and local boards of directors by the people affected.

While I was a volunteer (four years) there were numerous occasions of full cases of canned goods disappearing. Were those reported to the board?

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Here is one last example although there are many more that could be mentioned. Several years ago, at Thanksgiving time, several clients asked for cranberry sauce. They were told “no,” that what was there was for the Christmas boxes. Evie checked in the storeroom and found 13 cases, more than enough for both holidays. She went over the director’s head and got the extra cases released for, as she would say, “Her People.”

When asked if she wanted a retirement party, Evie said no, she didn’t want to be rewarded for doing what she thought was right. Now isn’t that just the epitome of negative and disruptive? Thanks Evie, for more than 25 years of caring for “Your People.”

Don Goodspeed North Creek

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The lodge at Boreas Ponds: A historical perspective Kent Gregson> Stonemason from Indian Lake, NY kgregson@ymail.com

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read your editorial “Lodge at Boreas Ponds Should Stay or be relocated to Serve as Visitor’s Center.” I am the stonemason who built the fireplace. Indeed this “gorgeous facility” would make a great visitors area for the Boreas Ponds.

The “L” shaped building goes 75-feet in one direction and around 80-feet in the other. The large space is multi-functional and could serve in many ways.

The lodge is seven miles or so from pavement on roads that were built and maintained for heavy truck use by Finch Pruyn, some of the best dirt roads in the Adirondacks.

As you say, the lodge is handicap accessible but what about the able bodied visitor? This is a remote area with many recreational opportunities, some more dangerous than others, but none without risk. Emergency access for this area costs time, lots of it. There’s road access to the south and west, but the terrain gets vertical and rough. There are the trails to the high peaks which attract lots of hikers. Increasing public land and access in remote areas will result in more accidents, injuries and evacuation scenarios statistically. The lodge would be a good center of operations and communications in these situations.

On the other hand, relocating the building is unfeasable. There are 20 tons of Corinthian Granite (from Champlain Valley Stone) in the fireplace. If someone did manage to replicate it, I suppose I’d be flattered, but at what expense? Far cheaper, easier and probably better looking would be to build new.

The logs are fastened together with foot long cabin spikes and have cured for many years. They’d never go back together as neatly and cleanly again. Better to build new.

Relocation misses another point. This building site is magnificent by itself and the building is made for it. A wide flat promontory in spectacular country. The view from the porch is so awe inspiring that I made a bench in the back of the fireplace to see the view from the porch. While I was building, Finch Pruyn C.E.O. Dick Carota came by “whenever he was in the neighborhood,” could be several times a week. It was a favorite project. The crew who built it were Finch Pruyn employees from Newcomb. A good bunch of guys who took pride in their work.

On the Santanoni Citizen’s Advisory Committee I saw how my preservationist friends want to remove any trace of man’s presence in the Adirondacks. I can see their point, and I may be wrong, but I don’t see it that way.

I know that these concerned people see others coming to the mountains to recreate, litter, pollute and tear up the thin soils and fragile habitats. That’s the reason I call them all friends (besides the ones I know personally), I appreciate their efforts in these matters.

I was born in Chestertown on a “tree farm” and raised on venison, rabbit and trout. I have a different perspective on wilderness. To me wilderness is synonymous with home. I don’t separate myself from nature. I feel a part of it.

The buildings and facilities at Santanoni were also scheduled for demolition. The discussion was long, some of the buildings were lost, but now some of the buildings are being saved. So, it’s not impossible that this lodge on over 20,000 acres could be repurposed. Not that it will, but it’s possible.

Kent Gregson is a stonemason from Indian Lake, NY who built the massive stone fireplace in the main lodge at Boreas Ponds.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SunÊ needsÊ toÊ getÊ aÊ life To the Editor: The Sun Editorial Board has exposed itself again with the language it chose regarding Donald Trump (ie: “by way of insults.”)

Get a life!

Trump did not send the 16 candidates packing due to insults, but by exposing their positions on the issues effecting the lives of hardworking Americans, immigration ridiculous and possibly criminal application of the federal government’s obligation on this issue and the 16 positions the various Republicans had taken: Sanctuary cities and the use of working Americans tax dollars to support them!

Right to bear and own arms within the USA; Trade, America First, yes, Trump is right on target again! Work, not welfare, for ablebodied men and women.

Need I review every one of his policies?

I don’t think so!

If you like using negative terms in your political editorials, try discussing the realization that Hillary should go to jail, not the White House.

Try looking into possible acts of treason by the sitting president against the USA and how and when he should be investigated, tried and sentenced, and is the country strong enough to apply proper justice for treason?

Vote Trump.

Bert Windle Putnam Station

BoardÊ needsÊ toÊ beÊ heldÊ accountable To the Editor: Thank you for this opportunity to notify the residents of Athol and Thurman.

Some improprieties that our town board is currently passing under our noses, and I will bet they are hoping no one questions them.

1.) Denying residents the right to speak; 2.) Refusing to inform our residents about important issues (we all have a right to know); 3.) Conducting private meetings and or “executive sessions” without notifying the public; 4.) Some “executive sessions” are illegal and should be during open meetings; 5.) Some board members are not included and even having information kept from them; 6.) I have had people tell me they were afraid to come to board meetings because they fear repercussions; 7.) I have also heard that the video recordings of the board meetings posted online, are doctored and some things taken out so the public will not see them.

8.) During public meetings, the public is not able to participate. I have seen where if the public could assist and give some input, the town might benefit from a better outcome. (I am not trying to criticize the board on this one; I am just saying if we were able to work together, things could be better.)

I keep going to board meetings: I watch, I listen, I keep shaking my head in disbelief. All I can say is amazing simply amazing.

The town supervisor and town board members are answerable to all of the residents of Athol and Thurman. Let’s make them accountable.

Please do not take my word for it: Get involved and come to the board meetings see for yourself!

Keith L. Parent Sr. Athol /Thurman

OregonÊ trainÊ derailmentÊ aÊ reminderÊ of Ê oilÊ tankerÊ risks To the Editor: The recent oil train derailment in Mosier, OR, should be an additional wake-up call for folks in the Champlain Valley who also host the movement of crude by rail through their communities.

Some of the parallels with our area are especially striking - passage through small towns, the likelihood that an accident would overwhelm the capabilities of local emergency personnel and, of course, the proximity to a scenic wonder (our Lake Champlain, the Columbia River Gorge in the Oregon case).

Mosier “dodged the bullet,” and was not obliterated by a fire storm like Lac-Mégantic, but this was a matter of sheer luck. If one thinks that such accidents can be prevented through improved preparedness, see the remarks from the Union Pacific spokesperson at youtube.com/ watch?v=DwreSO4UHIU#incart_maj-story-1. She calls attention to recent track inspections using the latest technologies, and to the fact that the tank cars were upgraded models meeting a higher “1232” safety standard.

Still, the untoward occurred. The risks associated with the movement of crude by rail clearly warrant much higher priority from federal, state, and local authorities, all of whom have responsibilities in this matter.

Richard P. Suttmeier Keene Valley

WhoÊ areÊ youÊ supposedÊ toÊ represent,Ê SenatorÊ Gillibrand?

To the Editor: Oil trains have been a hot topic now for several years. I live on Willsboro Bay and hear and see them go by all the time. Why is this oil going by rail?

Because there are not enough pipe lines to transport it, pretty simple, every gallon going through a pipe line is a gallon not going by rail.

Now I can understand a senator from a state where the pipe line runs through voting against it, but my senator who should know the hazards that the trains pose to Lake Champlain and the Hudson River voted against it! Senator Gillibrand, I thought you represented us, not President Obama!

Bradley Paye Willsboro

WildernessÊ preservationÊ needÊ notÊ equateÊ toÊ populationÊ extinction To the Editor: The article in your June 11 issue, “Review board skeptical over study,” once again highlights a fundamental cleavage in the North County between the environment and the economy.

Enormous amounts of money have been raised from wealthy donors to protect the wilderness, while, to the best of my knowledge, much, much less has been raised, let alone spent, to create economic opportunity for area residents.

I am not a tree hugger, nor a tree mugger, but having been a summer resident here for over 35 years, I have watched the slow decline of opportunity and the aging of a year-round population.

For the author of the study to suggest that rising property values are synonymous with economic advancement is simply untrue, and perhaps cruel for long-time residents who can no longer afford to live here.

Wilderness preservation need not take place at the expense of population extinction.

Jeff Moredock Essex

Little Bits Fried bread dough Gordie Little

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ried bread dough. Does the mere thought titillate your taste buds? Mine are bouncing like an NBA dribble. I haven’t had any lately, so I’m long overdue. I wrote this last Sunday as the 50th Cadyville Firemen’s Parade and Field Day was getting underway. It was cool and windy, but warm hearts and enthusiasm prevailed and a great time was had by all.

I have no clue if they served fried bread dough, but I’ll wager there was clam chowder. I recall in the olden days it was magically prepared by the late “Jug Head” Devan and by my friend “Goose” Sorrel. Only a few can make it that delicious.

On the other hand, fried bread dough is simple to make. However, it always tastes better a firemen’s field day, church bazaar, county fair or carnival. And it has never tasted better than when it is dripping with real North Country maple syrup.

Like others of you (some will actually admit it), I spend too much time on my favorite social medium, usually before sunrise every day. It begins with my posting of the temperature and sky conditions outside our Morrisonville house on the Saranac River.

Like reading this fine newspaper from cover to cover each week, it puts me in touch with the pulse of the community. It also gives me lots of ideas for this column. Case in point was a recent discussion of fried bread dough. The writer is obviously a person of good taste. They prefer their fried bread dough with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar. My mouth is watering.

Question of the day was, “What did you call it growing up.” Some listed “dough gods or gobs;” Others remembered “fee fees;” others called them “knots or knoots.”

Those of French Canadian extraction remembered variations on the theme. One that also sticks in my mind from north of the border is “beaver tails.” I have seen them referred to as “Johnny Joes” as well.

I wish my childhood recollections could add to that list, but, in my house, it was simply “fried bread dough.” Kaye doesn’t remember her mother ever serving it back in the day, but she herself made lots of it for our family.

Mostly, it started life as the prepared bread or pizza dough you can buy in almost any grocery store.

I scoured the Internet and saw such localized names as “doughboys,” “fry bread,” “flying saucers,” “scones,” ‘elephant ears” and many others. I have eaten something different but similar called “beignets” in New Orleans.

Other regions of this country and many other places have their own variations. Besides deepfrying the dough, many kinds of toppings are favored. I’ll stick with real maple syrup or powdered sugar. I have spoken with friends who will top their fried bread dough with nothing but honey. Whatever floats your boat. Pass the syrup, please.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

WillsboroÊ MemorialÊ DayÊ aÊ success To the Editor: American Legion WM Nolan Post 405 wishes to thank all the participants in this year’s Memorial Day remembrance of those who have gone before us in defense of our nation.

Missing from our procession was 60-year-plus Legion Member Kenneth Coonrod, who passed on this April. This year, we were honored by the presence of World War II veterans Bill Thompson and John Carver and Korean warfighter Milton Baker.

Our honored vets were driven on parade route to the monuments by Essex County Sheriff ’s Department Humvee.

Also in the line to march were Willsboro Girl Scouts and the Plattsburgh Police Pipe and Drums and Scottish flag marchers. These units were led by American Legion Post 405 Honor Guard and Firing Squad, followed by bugler Levi Sayward.

Waiting at the monument were many veterans as well as active personnel, many in full dress uniforms, including former resident and Navy veteran Fred Morgan and his family, who were visiting from American Samoa.

The emcee for this event was Charles Lustig, Post 405 Chaplain. The Invocation and Benediction was given by Father Francis Flynn.

Our guest speakers were retired Navy Captain Robert Mason and Rep. Elise Stefanik.

A flyover was provided by two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing, Burlington, VT, flown by Major Robert Peel and Captain Dan Wabinga, who brought the sound of freedom into full focus for us all.

Pipe and drum numbers, speeches and the raising of the Stars and Stripes were followed by the solemn realization that we, as a nation, will come together in future years to mourn the loss of additional souls and struggle to maintain the freedom and existence of the United States of America — even as we remember those in the long military ranks who came before us.

Final words to our fallen were followed by firing squad and the playing of TAPS. Recognition must be given to those whose planning, contacts and perseverance make this yearly event possible: Town Supervisor Shaun Gillilland, Highway Department Supervisor Travis Crowningshield and crew to make the town presentable; Willsboro Fire Police road guards, Willsboro Ambulance Service, Willsboro Beautification Committee, Robin Belzile and Hometown Hero Banners, members of Legion Post 405 and military volunteers who give up a holiday to provide full remembrance services at local cemeteries.

Last, but assuredly not least, thank you to those Americans who come from near and far to stand in tribute to those who have passed, honoring friends, comrades, family and complete strangers who have given the “last full measure of devotion” for their nation and it’s people.

We hope to see you all next year.

Thank you for your attendance.

Lloyd Brockney, Commander American Legion Post 405 Willsboro

CanÊ weÊ learnÊ fromÊ theÊ past?

To the Editor: Thanks to the educational Voice of America and the BBC we had in Europe during WWII. We learned from them to fight the Nazis without arms, but mainly body language.

Just for fun, take the present winner of the presidential debates. His face tells me he’s like Hitler, his hands and body movements are like Mussolini. Both were dictators and suffered a great measure of devoid of moral compassion, a huge amount of narcissism and hate.

So may I remind our kind readers, who lost the war and who won?

God bless our country and our allies.

Suzanne LaRocque North Creek

ECHÊ staff Ê amazingÊ duringÊ recovery To the Editor: As I continue my recovery from joint replacement surgery and return to work, I would like to comment on my experiences during inpatient rehabilitation at the UVM Health Network, Elizabethtown Community Hospital.

I did not choose ECH because I am a member of the allied medical staff (I suspect that made me more of a challenge), but on the recommendation of others, including my spouse.

From the moment I arrived at the door, after an ill-advised front seat car-ride, I was cared for proactively for dietary items in keeping with my special needs. My medical care was ably coordinated by Mary Halloran, M.D. The hospital pharmacy was available for consultation. The nursing staff - RNs, LPNs and aides alike - conducted themselves with skill and empathy.

My physical therapist, Mark Hummel, saw me seven days weekly and continue to provide outpatient care, ably assisted by Sara Irving, PTA on occasion.

Extensive reconstruction of the unit is now complete which should make rehabilitation impatient stays an even more positive experience, although I have no intention of checking that out for myself!

I would be remiss if I did not mention my fine primary surgeon, Eugene Byrne, M.D., his colleagues William Smith, M.D. and Andrew Friebel, PA-C, along with the fine staff at Lake Placid Sports Medicine. Thanks to one and all.

Jae Lyn Burke Wilmington

SupportÊ theÊ sixthÊ gradeÊ exhibit To the Editor: Did you experience the art show at Westport Central School last month?

The exhibits were all special but what awed me the most was the work of Zoe Brugger’s sixth grade. Elizabeth Lee, an Adirondack guide, Paul Mudie, retired industrial arts teacher, and art teacher Kim Matthews along with the 6th grade captured the beauty of the Adirondacks. The show was spectacular.

I understand much of the work will be on display at the Dogwood Bakery, Wadhams this summer. Give yourself a special treat — view the display.

Claire Kroeplin Westport

WhereÊ doÊ ourÊ taxÊ dollarsÊ go?

To the Editor: So, are your tax dollars spent on matters important to you? Do we actually know where the money goes and why? Jean-Baptiste Colbert, finance minister for Louis XIV of France, said, “the art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest possible amount of feathers with the smallest possible amount of hissing.”

Perhaps it’s time to start hissing and Tax Cap the Cuomo.

An official from Albany recently addressed the Essex County Board of Supervisors to explain the 2016 NYS budget.

One budgeted item is a $100 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, or DRI. It’s one of Gov. Cuomo’s social engineering gambits toward the re-urbanization of America, otherwise known as smart growth, or sustainability, or complete streets, or active living, or Hamlets 3, or Agenda 21, or the Capital Region Sustainability Plan, or Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (HUD.) I’m not making this up, Google it and connect the dots, especially the HUD thing.

The activist planners keep mixing the names, but the objectives are to create social, economic, and environmental change by regulating your property and your lives. They wish to create community centers in which the majority will eventually live and work, be it hamlet or city. Walking and bicycling will be a primary mode of transportation. The new compact and well defined downtown’s will include housing at different levels of affordability and type, rich and poor happy together. They accomplish this thru Comprehensive Planning, plus establishing regional economic development and planning councils who know what’s best for us. The regional councils eliminate your local Home Rule Authority.

Andy Cuomo is taking 100 million of your tax dollars to create ten of these utopias where all can live together in a compact diverse community, in compact apartments, near transportation hubs so you won’t be needing cars anymore and the evil rural/suburban housing sprawl will cease. It all just makes me want to go to a hilltop and drink a coke and sing for world peace.

Re-urbanization has started in NYC, compliments of mayor Bill DeBlasio. I doubt if Andy and Bill will set the example for us by buying bicycles and moving to the utopian transportation hub.

Utopia is intended for the cattle, not the intellectual trail bosses.

Interestingly, the unintended consequence of the DRI style experiments in Portland, OR., and Seattle resulted in poor inner-city cattle having to leave because they couldn’t afford utopia. The liberal trail bosses feel bad about it, but the re-urbanization cattle drive continues. Round-em-up, move-em-out.

Ken Fenimore Elizabethtown

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SARANAC - Chair Yoga Classes to be held at Will Rogers. Amy Kohanski will hold a series of chair yoga classes at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Thursdays from 3:30 4:30 p.m., beginning January 14th through June 23rd. Pre-registration is not required. No experience is necessary. For more information, please call Amy Kohanski at 518-524-6888 or email her at akohanski@roadrunner.com.

LAKE PLACID – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center December 1, January 5, Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM November 24, December 22, January 26, Feb 23, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22, December 27 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Hall Street, Chazy 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

ELIZABETHTOWN – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room, 75 Park St., Elizabethtown, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Monday at St. Agnes Church Basement, 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid 8pm9pm. For more information call 1888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

SARNAC LAKE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Wednesday at Baldwin House, 94 Church Street, Saranac Lake 7pm-8pm.

For more information call 1-888425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AUSABLE FORKS – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Ambulance Building-Ausable Forks December 2, January 6, Feb, 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, at 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 ELIZABETHTOWN - Al-Anon Family Group, family, friends of problem drinkers. Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room. 4 to 5 p.m. Anonymous, confidential, free. Details: 518-962-2351, 518873-2652. Every Sunday.

ELIZABETHTOWN – 2015-2016 WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building December 3, January 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 8:00 - 3:30 PM November 19, December 17, January 21, Feb 18, March 16, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 11:30 am - 6:30 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 KEESEVILLE – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the United Methodist Church November 25, December 30, January 13, Feb 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28,August 25, September 22, October 27, November 23, December 22, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

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

WADHAMS – Wadhams Strawberry Festival Sunday, June 19th, 114pm, At The Church Hall, Wadhams, N.Y. Yard Sale – Crafts – Book Sale, Bouquet River Duck Derby. Delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Sponsored By: Wadhams Free Library, Wadhams Vol. Fire Co. & UCC Church.

LECTURES & SEMINARS PLATTSBURGH - twice-monthly Public Science Forums on interesting topics in science and the social sciences at The Champlain Wine Company, 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh NY 12901. First and third Mondays of each month at 5:30 pm. Beginning Monday Feb. 1st. Local Scientists and Social Scientists present provocative public forums free to the public. For more information, please call 518564-0064.

PUBLIC MEETINGS CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday 7pm8pm, Wesleyan Church, 2083 Rt. 3, Cadyville, NY. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

ELIZABETHTOWN – Elizabethtown Thrift Shop will have it's Monthly Meeting Second Monday of Every Month at 7pm @ The Episcopal Parish Hall.

PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome. Meetings are twice monthly: the first Monday at 7 P.M and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at 7pm-8pm, United Methodist Church, 127 Beekmantown Street, Plattsbugh. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH – ALATEEN Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

WESTPORT - Special Meeting, Westport Central School will host a Merger Feasibility Study Public Forum on June 22, 2016 at 6 PM in the WCS auditorium. The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central, Willsboro Central and Westport Central School Districts joined together to seek factual information regarding the implications of a formal merger study sometime in the future. The study was undertaken as a means of seeking initial factual information. The study will be presented to the three Boards of Education and any members of the public interested in discussing the findings.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Happiness-boosters The Dalai Lama, who was born this month in 1935, once said that “happiness is not something readymade.” More than there being some far off happily-ever-after, I have always believed that happiness is a daily journey. It is not something you eventually achieve, but a feeling you aim for every day.

Let’s be honest: despite our blessings, it is sometimes difficult to be happy. As one of my old friends used to say, “there is nothing we underrate so much as the duty of happiness.” I think we could all agree that it’s worthwhile.

One of the things that helps me on this daily journey is forward motion. Instead of just saying that I will go out and do something, I actually do it. And the days that I do attend that exhibit opening, or that film screening, or that concert – are usually the best ones. As always, there are quite a few happiness-boosters around the region to brighten up your week.

Here are a few: On June 19, the 4th annual Glens Falls Pride Festival will return to Crandall Park. Glens Falls Pride is a celebration of diversity and equality, both locally and worldwide. This event celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer members of the Glens Falls community. It also aims to support a positive stance against violence and discrimination for those that identify as LGBTQ. Allies are encouraged to participate. This festival will be a family friendly event. Local musician Ryan Clark will play at 2:15 p.m. Assemblywoman Carrie Woener will speak at 3 p.m. A drag show, featuring performers Sabastian, Bee’Uh Bombchelle, Ms. Kitten Kaboodle, Anya Knees, Mallissa Capri, James Bondage and Jaqueline Frost, will take place at 4 p.m. For more information, visit glensfallspride.org.

The Clinton Community College Drama Club will present “Phenomenal Woman Phenomenally: A Celebratory Revue” on June 17-18. The show, which will take place in Plattsburgh’s Stafford Theater, aims to celebrate women and women’s history. Proceeds from “Phenomenal Woman” will go toward raising money for ovarian, breast and cervical cancer research. The first show is on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. The final show is on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 each. VIP tickets are $25. For more information, contact the Clinton Community College at 518-562-4200.

The B.D. Lenz trio will perform at Smoke Signals in Lake Placid on June 18. The B.D. Lenz trio is fronted by renowned New Jersey based funk/jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Smoke Signals at 518-523-2271.

Glens Falls’ City Park will host the June Arts Festival on June 18-19. The Festival features approximately 200 vendors offering jewelry, home items, food items, fine art, textiles, garden decorations and more. The festival also includes not-for-profit booths, arts demonstrations, children’s activities, food concessions, and live entertainment by local musicians. The June Arts Festival is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend. For more information, contact the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council at 518-798-1144.

The Adirondack Art Association will offer a series of children’s art classes for free this summer. The Adirondack Art Association is dedicated to providing arts education and fine art exhibitions in the community of Essex and surrounding areas. Five children’s art classes will be offered throughout the summer. The classes include a “Children’s Nature & Art” Workshop on

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The Strand Center in Plattsburgh will host Dueling Pianos International on June 24. Dueling Pianos International’s show pairs two sharp-witted and incredibly talented musicians playing on two grand pianos for an evening of fast, funny and unforgettable entertainment. Their musical repertoire includes everything from classic rock to R&B to Top 40. Dueling Pianos International has a roster full of musicians that have delighted audiences for nearly twenty years with their high energy, fun, and comedic style of musical entertainment. Tickets are $20 for general seating, $30 for preferred seating and $40 for premier seating. For more information, contact the Strand’s box office at 518-324-2787.

The Ticonderoga Historical Society will present “Food For Thought” on June 17. Hallie Bond, a well-known Adirondack historian, will use art, agriculture data, and contemporary accounts of hunting, gathering, farming, and homemaking to explore the long tradition of eating local in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. This free program is made possible by a grant from the NYS Council for the Humanities.

For more information, contact the Ti Historical Society at 518-585-7868.

The Waterhole in Saranac Lake will host Naples-based Americana band Mulberry Soul on June 25, as part of their Party on the Patio series. Mulberry Soul’s sound features a vibrant folk/bluegrass fusion. The show is free and starts at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Waterhole at 518-354-5441. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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“I like history, I like non-fiction, I like biographies — I have an eclectic reading list,” Stefanik said.

Democratic candidate Mike Derrick is challenging Stefanik for the seat.

Derrick, of Peru, said he drives an average of 90 miles each day. Most nights are spent away from home.

“This is life on fast-forward,” Derrick said.

“What keeps my body going is maintained discipline of my diet and rest,” said Derrick, a retired army colonel.

While he starts the day with exercise, what really keeps his spirits going, the candidate said, is “meeting thousands of people around the district who share their hopes and fears.”

“I’ve been traveling everywhere, listening to voters in their living rooms and learning what issues are most important to them,” Derrick wrote in an email. “Gaining their confidence is a privilege and makes all of this worthwhile. Nothing beats the feeling of having someone I just met thank me for running and then saying that I have earned their vote.”

Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello owns Rock Hill Bakehouse, a bakery and cafe in downtown Glens Falls.

To prepare for the campaign, Funiciello has pivoted from a production to a management role, putting in between 40 and 50 hours per week.

As such, he’s not on the road as much as Stefanik and Derrick.

Since declaring his candidacy in March, his second attempt at winning the seat, the candidate has conducted just 12 official campaign events. Nearly 20 more are planned for the next 30 days.

But what Funiciello lacks in road miles he makes up for in a prolific social media presence, including daily direct engagement with voters on Facebook and a series of campaign videos.

Funiciello noted he’s beating Derrick 2-to-1 on Facebook likes.

“We’re not paying for that, and that feels really good,” Funiciello said. “I’m being honest and principled for what I think and I believe, and discussing the agenda my party has been working for three decades to articulate.”

Like his opponents, Funiciello said he draws upon both the spiritual and physical realms for stamina.

“I have an unnatural, or exceptional desire, to see my social class represented in Washington, D.C..” the candidate said.

Funiciello became a vegan last August. Doing so has increased his energy levels, he said.

Among his inspiration was “Forks Over Knives,” the book (and later documentary) that argues a plant-based diet can reverse chronic diseases, including diabetes, obesity and cancer.

Exercise also helps to alleviate a pinched nerve the candidate recently suffered.

“I try to take a bike ride when I have time,” he added.

Funiciello hailed presumptive Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and Howie Hawkins, a former gubernatorial candidate, for their energy — “They are me on steroids” — and also praised Stefanik: “Her work ethic is excellent,” Funiciello said. “She does work hard as a person.”

But he couldn’t resist taking a shot at both: “The corporate party campaigns are pretty much going along collecting money,” he said, referring to fundraising efforts. “I don’t really feel like they’re doing much beyond that.”

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SIGNIFICANT LOSSES Each county DMV office retains 12.7 percent of the revenue collected from transactions, with the remainder turned over to the state.

Online transactions further reduce the take to just 2.6 percent.

But revenues may be further slashed by the reforms.

The New York State Automobile Dealers Association announced in a January newsletter that the state DMV is currently undergoing a bidding process looking for a third-party vendor to create a system that will link the DMV computer system with car dealerships across the state.

Doing so, said the NYSAD, would reduce the large number of errors currently made on paper forms.

“Dealerships will be required to contract with the thirdparty that is creating the Electronic MV-50 system,” read the newsletter.

Vendors would charge the dealership for the service, which could then be passed to the consumer.

“Currently, there is not a set time table for the Electronic MV-50 system to be put in place,” the letter said. “NYSADA would like to note this is a major statewide undertaking and there still may be some tweaks to this proposed system before it is actuated.”

County clerks are not pleased.

“For us, if this goes through, it means the loss of a third of our revenue,” Essex County Clerk Joseph Provoncha said, reducing the $350,000 pot to about $234,000 annually.

The numbers are unclear in Warren County.

“We are still awaiting word,” Warren County Clerk Pam Vogel. “I don’t have anything definitive right now.”

DMVs have been struggling to reposition themselves in a climate where people are increasingly conducting their daily affairs online.

In 2012, Warren County retained $522,173.43 of the funds collected in office transactions. In 2013, the amount dropped to $483,237.44 and declined to $459,049.26 in 2014 before stabilizing the following year at $453,575.07.

To stay solvent, Hamilton County has inked a contract with a Florida firm to process their dealer transactions.

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“That would really kill us if they went to a third party,” Zarecki said.

Processing registration paperwork is complex work that requires a high level of accuracy and legal knowledge, said Zarecki.

Third-party vendors may not have that same high level of training, she said.

“I’ve seen paperwork that is just horrendous,” Zarecki said of the dealer transactions her office handles from Florida. “It just blows your mind.”

REVENUE INCREASE ‘LONG OVERDUE’ For several years, counties across the state have been trying to stem the tide, including passing a series of resolutions requesting the state to allow an increased retention of funds collected at their local DMVs. Last year, a bill proposed an increase in revenue retention to 25 percent was passed in the Senate, but failed to make it through the Assembly.

A new one-house bill proposed this legislative session, which ends on Thursday, proposes to allow offices to collect the same amount of revenue from online transactions as they would in-office.

Franklin County Clerk Kip Cassavaw envisioned a tipping point when running DMV offices becomes an unfunded mandate.

But state lawmakers from downstate urban areas often have little incentive to change the policy because their DMVs are run by the state, Cassavaw said, not the counties.

As such, county governments do not receive revenue shares.

Legislative efforts have been gaining traction in recent years, Cassavaw said.

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“That would go a long way for making our office solvent again,” Cassavaw said, “and would allow us to do what we do, which is to serve our constituents.”

“An increase in retention is long overdue,” said Vogel.

“We’ll be watching that movement.”

Clinton County Clerk John Zurlo said it’s difficult for county DMVs to combat the trend.

But these rural offices often provide a level of service that surpasses their urban counterparts, he said, citing the ability for his office to process registration forms far quicker than his counterparts in Utica, where Clinton County residents often wait weeks for the paperwork to be completed.

“The state is pushing and pushing and pushing towards online transactions,” Zurlo said. “They don’t care about us.”

Denny Egglefield, owner of Egglefield Ford in Elizabethtown and Raybrook, said DMVs play a central role in small town economies, with residents often purchasing other local goods and services while conducting DMV-related business.

“Anything that takes away people coming to our area for any type of services really hurts our area,” Egglefield said.

STATE RESPONSE The state DMV office declined to confirm possible changes.

Auto dealers always have the option of doing business with a local DMV office, said Joseph Morrissey, a state DMV spokesman.

“At the same time, many who do business with us have come to appreciate the services performed by DMV’s Private Sector Partnering program, which began in 1994,” Morrissey wrote in an email. “The program allows private sector companies like auto dealers, private service bureaus, rental and leasing companies, fleet management companies, and auto dealer associations to act on DMV’s behalf. The program also helps decrease wait times for other services at local DMV offices.”

Information about the potential financial impact to counties was not provided by Morrissey. Requests for comment from NYSADA were not returned.

Revenue retained from sales at Warren County DMV Totals 2012 $522,173.43 2013 $483,237.44 2014 $459,049.26 2015 $453,575.07 2016 (though April) $142,103

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According to the report, upstate New York has seen an 222 percent increase in admissions to state-certified treatment programs among those 18 to 24 years of age for heroin and other opioids in the past decade.

The plan will add 270 treatment beds across the state and bump program slots to 2,335.

While the exact mechanism for increasing those beds remains unclear, the report said the state should explore the conversion of existing beds at New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse-approved treatment centers into a “new flexible model” that allows for both short- and long-term stays and treatment.

The reforms will also boost access to medication-assisted treatment in underserved areas by lifting a OASAS-set cap that governs intake capacity at residential and inpatient programs.

And to reduce the risk of death once an addict is discharged from an emergency room following an overdose, the reforms include a smoother transition process into potential treatment programs.

Following testimonials that managed health care plans often fail to adequately cover the full costs for rehab programs, the legislation now prohibits insurers from requiring prior approval for emergency supplies of these medications.

Objective, state-approved criteria to determine insurance coverage for necessary inpatient treatment would also be implemented, a first-of-its-kind requirement that makes New York a model for the rest of the nation.

The drug epidemic, now the leading cause of preventable death in the country, is widely attributed to the widespread availability of prescription painkillers. Once addicted, patients later turn to heroin as a cheaper alternative.

To put a dent in prescribing practices, the legislation reduces first-time opioid prescriptions for acute pain from 30 to seven days. Doing so may cull the supply of excess pills, many of which end circulating on the black market.

Since 2015, the state has curbed “doctor shopping” by 90 percent with I-STOP legislation that has required pharmacies to report prescriptions in real time, among other safeguards.

Not included in the final package was a proposal that would have built on the policy by urging the creation of a national database.

Calls for more consumer education, supported transitional housing for addicts in recovery and increasing public outreach and awareness is also contained within the package, including ongoing prescriber education on pain management and addiction.

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Similar training is mandatory in Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

While the report called for supporting and promoting these partnerships like the Essex County Heroin and Opioid Prevention Coalition, it stopped short of allocating a new funding stream which would also these groups to hire staffers to give ideas flight.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the plan is the type of “decisive action” needed to end the epidemic.

The state allocated $1.4 billion to OASAS for the 2016 fiscal year. Cuomo, speaking in Staten Island last month, called the investment “significant.” But, he added, they are “frankly nothing” compared to what needs to be done to vanquish the crisis.

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School sixth grader’s Jonathan Howard and Cameron Armstrong and Paul Fenton of the Elizabethtown VFW raise a new flag donated to the ELCS by the Elizabethtown VFW to replace the old tattered Stars and Stripes Friday, June 10.

Other members of the VFW, Essex County Sheriff Department, ELCS student body and the American Legion were in attendance of the ceremony.

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Wifi provider: We hope to be “fully functional” by the end of the week

WILLSBORO — “Signal not found” isn’t exactly what you want to hear when you’re a small business owner preparing for the scheduled influx of summer guests.

But spotty internet service has one merchant spooked before tourist season is scheduled to kick into overdrive at the end of the month.

The Willsboro Bay Marina is offline, reported Andre Klein, the owner.

For the past month, FM radio signals have been interfering with transmitters installed by the internet service provider, CV Wireless, on Rattlesnake Mountain in Willsboro.

Klein just installed a new point-of-sale system. The blackout has rendered that system partially inoperable, as well as the wholesale wifi packages he buys from the Essex-based provider and resells to some 20 to 30 clients who rent dock space over the summer.

Since the problems surfaced last month, Klein has been relying on a cellphone hotspot. But the escalating data usage makes it a stop-gap measure. And unlike many of the 70 clients affected in Essex, Willsboro, Whallonsburg and Reber, satellite access is insufficient due to data transfer limitations.

“We have no backup option,” Klein said.

While Klein doesn’t anticipate the outage will carry a severe operational impact, it will affect reporting and communications.

“It just makes things harder,” Klein said.

Matthew Thomas Sherman, a Westport Central School graduate of the Class of 2015, participated in the U.S. Navy Recruit Graduation held on June 13, 2016 at Great Lakes, Illinois. Matt’s family wishes him all the best and wants to thank him for serving his country.

Medicare presentation announced LEWIS — Eric Hausman, sponsored by StateWide Senior Action Council, will give a free presentation on Understanding Medicare Thursday, June 23, at the Essex County Public Safety Building, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Topics will include the Medicare Savings Program and extra help; pre-

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Logging to be subject of WHS lecture WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Historical Society will present “Logging in the Adirondacks” Friday, June 24, at the Wilmington Community Center, at 7 p.m. The speaker is researcher Sharp Swan, a trustee of the Adirondack History Museum. Sharp has spent more than 20 years in the woods of the remote Cold River region searching for evidence of the logging operations of the Santa Clara Lumber Company (1889-1926). Sharp will add a few logging photos of the Wilmington/Whiteface area, including the J& J Rogers Company and Haselton Lumber Company photos.

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“I will be actively working with them to resolve this problem and hopefully they will work with the community without getting regulatory agencies involved to clean up their issue and allow us to be back on the internet at full capacity quickly,” Schiller said.

At present, the system is on, but not running at full capacity.

While basic functions, including email, should continue to work, don’t count on streaming video.

“I am hopeful that by week’s end, we will have made a change to, at a minimum, lower the noise so that we can be fully functional again,” said Schiller, who thanked clients for their patience. “I feel like we are getting closer to resolution now that the issue is blatantly clear.”

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Klein also expressed concern that guests, many of whom work remotely from their boats, would reconsider their choice of marina if the issue wasn’t resolved.

But so far, just one guest has complained.

Klein said he hoped the situation would be resolved by July 1, when business is expected to increase.

“I have nothing but the greatest appreciation for Beth’s hard and diligent work to put it back where it was,” Klein said.

“We’re very grateful for her efforts.”

The current FM radio stations, 96.7 (Planet) and 101.3 (ESPN) broadcast from Rattlesnake Mountain.

The level of noise created when both have their transmitters on is strong enough for the FCC to file a judgement against them, CV Wireless CEO Beth Schiller said.

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ELIZABETHTOWN — This may, indeed, be the greatest school year in the history of Section VII high school athletics.

The teams who represented the section in regional and state playoffs this season didn’t just show up, but knocked the door down, winning four state championships while another three reached their championship game.

In all, 11 teams from Section VII reached at least the final four, including the most recent in the Ticonderoga Sentinel varsity softball squad, who made history as the first girls program in school history to make the state round of play.

“This is the first girls team we have ever had to reach this milestone of play,” Superintendent Dr. John McDonald said.

“We are really proud of them and I know how hard they have worked for this.”

“It’s a good place to be with teams competing late into the season,” Ticonderoga Athletic Director and varsity football assistant coach Robert Sutphen said. “Our kids are getting it done in the classroom and on the athletic field.”

The Sentinels also sent their football team to the Class D championship game, where they lost to Tioga in the closest game a Class D team had ever played in the Carrier Dome.

Sutphen said when your teams compete this far into the season, there is another team behind the scene helping out.

“Mike Vigliotti is our MVP, especially in the spring,” Sutphen said of his transportation manager. “Watching this play out is the fun part, but you have to have those who help with the transportation and the paperwork.”

The situation has been similar in Lake Placid, where the athletic program has brought home a pair of state championships (Class D cross country, state nordic skiing) along with competing in the boys hockey final four.

Section VII success in 2015-16 The following is a list of teams who made the state level of playoffs in the 2015-16 school year:

State Champions Lake Placid boys cross country — Class D champions Plattsburgh High boys soccer — Class B champions Lake Placid boys nordic skiing — State Champions Beekmantown 4-by-100 boys relay - Division II Champions

Individual Champions Scott Shultz, Lake Placid — Boys Nordic Skiing Champion Jackie Garso, Saranac Lake — Girls Nordic Skiing Champion

Finalists Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport boys soccer — Class D Ticonderoga football — Class D Moriah boys basketball — Class D

Final Four Beekmantown girls hockey — Upstate Hockey League AuSable Valley boys basketball — Class C Northern Adirondack girls basketball — Class C Lake Placid boys hockey — Division II Ticonderoga softball — Class C

the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) president. ““As I conclude the presidency of the NYSPHSAA, it is has been a pleasure watching our student-athletes compete at the statewide level in athletics,” Broadwell said. “Our athletes are competitive with sections and schools much larger than Section VII as evidenced by Platts- Division II state champion Beekmantown 4-by-100 relay team.

Photo provided burgh High and Lake Placid with their state championships “We saw almost 400 people traveling three hours each as well as other schools that between out two games over the weekend,” said Sutphen of were in the finals and semifi- Ticonderoga baseball and softball turnout at regional final nals of various sports.” games in Amsterdam and St. Lawrence, respectively. “We see Along with coaches and it a lot that our schools here in the section travel well, and I players, Broadwell also recog- think it is great to see the section as a whole have this much nized the fans of the section. success.”

“Section VII schools have Now, Section VII will look for a way to continue the mogreat community support mentum on the state stage. as our athletes compete not “I think it’s good to look back for a bit, but we will need to only within the section but re-focus and work toward the future with our teams,” Sutphen throughout the state,” he said. said.

“Section VII is very proud of “The hope is for our younger athletes to see the drive and the success our team and indi- efforts that our upperclassmen have,” said Walentuk. “To vidual sport programs had this emulate this will be tough, but with the leadership of some year,” said section director Kar- of our older student-athletes, they will push the younger athen Lopez. “Their successes are letes to work hard and stay focused. Nowadays it’s easy for a testimony to the dedication our students to not play a sport, there are many distractions.

Several members of the Lake Placid Class D cross country championship team were also members of their and hard work of the athletes Hopefully the successes of this year will build the successes state championship in Nordic skiing. and coaches along with contin- for future years.”

Photo by Jill Lobdell ued support from schools, par“I guess the expectations are going to be high for next year,” ents and communities.” said PHS boys soccer head coach Patrick Shaughnessy after “I’ve enjoyed watching our student-athletes have recent In past years we have experienced similar levels of success successes,” said Lake Placid Athletic Director Matthew Wal- in NYSPHSAA Championships and when a member school winning the Class B title in his first year as head coach.

However, Shaughnessy also offered an insight to how he entuk. “ I started at Lake Placid when these kids were middle experiences this thrill of victory at whatever level or sport it is will re-focus his team to make another run. schoolers. To watch them mature and excel in their sports is a lasting memory for years. very rewarding.” Ò State champions have to pick up equipment, too.Ó Walentuk said the athletes and coaches deserve the praise which comes with success at the highest levels in the state.

“This season has been successful due to the drive of the student-athletes and the mentorship of the coaches,” he said.

“Many of our student-athletes compete in three sports a year and never have an off-season. Our coaching staff too is well seasoned and we don’t have much turnover. Our studentathletes are training hard in their sports and also in the classroom. Many of these successful teams are also NYSPHSAA scholar athlete teams. It’s not a coincidence that these two accomplishments go hand in hand.”

McDonald agreed.

“Studies continue to show that kids who are involved in extra-curriculars are more successful in the classroom,” he said.

The state championship run continued into the spring, as the Beekmantown boy’s 4-by-100 track quartet of Nathan Handy, Matt Villa, Loudon Frechette and Daryn Nephew took home the Division II title.

The nice thing is watching our kids compete and excel on the state level,” Beekmantown A.D. Greg Myers said. “The kids have all worked hard and it is nice to see them get the recognition they deserve. Our goal is to always compete at the state level and we are able to hang a lot of banners because of it. No one is more proud of these boys than the administration of our district.”

The success of Section VII has also been noticed on the Members of the Plattsburgh High boys soccer team point to the final score in the Class B championship game. state stage according to Willsboro Superintendent Stephen Photo by Jill Lobdell Broadwell, who is currently in his second and final season as

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SYRACUSE — Nathan Handy had watched since the gun went off to start the NYSPHSAA Division II boys 4-by-100 relay race.

He had seen Loudon Frechette open up a lead in the first leg, passing the baton flawlessly to Matt Villa, who kept the lead with another perfect handoff to Daryn Nephew, holding the lead as he rounded turns three and four, where Handy was waiting.

“I got to see all the handoffs and I knew they had both been unbelievable,” Handy said, who ran the anchor leg for the Beekmantown relay team. “I see Daryn coming around the corner and I am thinking, we have a chance to win it. I took the baton from him and took off — everything was perfect.”

Perfect was exactly what the foursome had been building for all season, as Handy crossed the line in a time of 43.38 seconds, winning the Division II state championship in the event by five one-hundredths of a second over Bennett.

“Before the race, Loudon had told me if it Coaches Gary Phillips and Andy Hastings bookend Division II state champions in the 4-by-100 meter relay, from left, Daryn Nephew, Loudon Frechette, Nathan Handy and Matt Villa. comes down to it, you better dive,” Handy said.

Photo provided “I could kind of see the runners next to me and I was loading up to dive, but I decided to dip “At the start of the indoor season, we looked at the times discus, with a total of 37.0 meters. my head. I looked up to the scoreboard to see our time and that were in the school record book,” Frechette said. “The when it came up, I just looked around and thought, what just team who had the record in outdoor had won a medal at happened.” states, so our goal was to beat that record and do the same Girls The rest of the team also felt it was a special run that put with a medal. Really, the vision started in December.”

Seton Catholics Margaret Champagne scored a pair of them atop the Division II podium.

“It had been our goal and we were ready,” Nephew said. “I medalists honors in the distance events for Section VII, as the “I thought that was the best leg I had ever run,” Frechette had a big breakfast before going to the track and we warmed University of New Hampshire-bound senior earned a sixth up for 30-45 minutes before we went to start the race.” said. “I had a good amount of nervous energy, I wasn’t overplace Division II finish (19th overall) in the 1,500 run with nervous, but had just enough to react strong when the gun The quartet earned the fourth state championship of the a time of 4:40.11 and a second place Division II finish (12th went off.”

2015-16 season for Section VII, joining the PHS boys soccer overall) with a time of 9:58.89 in the 3,000.

“I felt I ran a pretty good leg and we had really good hand- team and Lake Placid’s cross country and nordic ski teams.

Beekmantown’s Elizabeth Plympton ran a finals-qualifying offs,” said Villa. “We had a couple of mistakes with handoffs time of 12.61 in the 100, finishing in eight place in the chamwhen we practiced the day before, but this run was probably pionship heat with a time of 12.980. In the 200, Claire DesBoys the best we ever did.” haies of Plattsburgh High finished 12th overall with a time of “I could see Matt was in a pretty good position when he got In the 100 meter dash, Peru’s Evan Palmer competed in the 26.75, while also finishing 12th in the 400 in a time of 1:00.97. to me,” said Nephew, the only underclassman of the four as a preliminary round, posting a time of 11.215 seconds, finish- In the 800, Beekmantown’s Kirsten Villemaire finished in junior. “I just wanted to be focused on the handoff, and it was ing 10th overall while missing the finals by eight one-hun- 25th overall (ninth in Division II) with a time of 2:18.44. a pretty nice one.” dreths of a second. Palmer also competed in the 200, posting In the hurdles, Beekmantown’s Tristan Reid finished with a While Handy completed the anchor leg and looked to the a preliminary time of 23.62 seconds for a 14th place finish. time of 16.24 seconds in the 100 for a 14th place finish, while scoreboard, the others also waited for their time to show on In the 400, Rory Patterson of Saranac ran a 56.34 pace, Northeastern Clinton’s Jessica Cartier finished ninth in a time the screen at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. placing him in 18th, while EKMW’s Jarron Boyle ran the 110 of 1:07.67.

“I saw the time on the score board and looked around be- hurdles in a time of 16.43, finishing in 12th place and Peru’s In the relay events, Beekmatown’s Lindsey Gonyea, Plymcause I really wasn’t sure,” Frechette said. “I looked to see Jared Banker ran a time of 58.22 seconds in the 400 hurdles, pton, Reid and Villemaire finished 13th in the 4-by-100 in a what my teammates were doing, and then everyone started finishing 10th. time of 52.43, while the Peru quartet of Haile LaDuke, Taylor celebrating.”

In the 4-by-400 relay, the Peru team of Banker, Tom Canet, Ally Post and Rebecca Romanowicz ran the 4-by-400 “We all sprinted to each other,” Handy said.

Mathews, Isaiah Maddix and Evan Palmer finished 12th with in a time of 4:14.05 to finish 10th. In the 4-by-800, Ella Mess“The moment didn’t really hit me until we stepped up onto a time of 3:33.33. In the 4-by-800 relay, the Lake Placid quar- ner joined Peru teammates Canet, Post and Romanowicz with tet of Trent White, Henry McGrew, Forest Ledger and Stuart a 26th place finish in the 4-by-800 (eighth in Division II) with the podium,” Villa said. “It was a pretty good feeling.” a time of 9:53.02.

“Right after, you could tell Loudon and Nate were very Baird finished in 27th, with a time of 8:25.51.

Saranac’s Elysha O’Connell finished 25th overall (ninth in In the middle and distance events, Maddix finished 23rd in happy,” Nephew said. “We had heard some of our competitors taking trash and... taking us for granted. We definitely wanted the 800 with a time of 1:59.0, while EKMW’s Jon Gay finished D-II) with a time of 7:36.46 in the 2,000 steeplechase, while 14th in the 1,600 with a time of 4:22.22, Seton Catholic’s Ca- Desiree Dashnaw of Saranac finished 28th in the pentathlon to prove we belonged there, and we did.” with 1,558 points, topped by a 23rd place finish in the 100 For the teammates, winning the state title was a mission leb Moore finished 13th in the 3,200 with a time of 9:19.67 meter hurdles. and Saranac’s Zach Lepage finished 28th in the 3,000 steeplewhich started in December with the indoor track and field On the field, Ella Messner of Peru finished 27th in the high chase in 10:32.62. season. jump with a mark of 1.47 meters, while Beekmantown’s PlymSaranac’s Mitchell Fink finished 19th in the pentathlon, “Our goal was to stay focused and improve during the inpton finished seventh in the long jump with a mark of 5.15 door season,” Handy said. “We saw the competition at the in- with a top finish on ninth in the shot put.

On the field, Saranac’s Tyler Blair finished 14th in the long meters and Saranac’s Janyll Barber finished 14th in the triple door state meet and came back with a desire to keep the focus jump with a mark of 5.82 meters, while Plattsburgh High’s jump at 10.35 meters. and achieve this goal.”

In the throwing events, Plattsburgh High’s Brianna Coon “We knew we had the speed, but we also knew we needed De’Andre Watson finished 11th in the triple jump at 12.99 placed 13th in the shot put with a mark of 10.28 meters, while to work on our handoffs,” Villa said. “We were able to actu- meters. In the high jump, Ticonderoga’s Colvin Chapman finNortheastern Clinton’s Valerie Simmons was 14th at 10.09 ished 24th, hitting the mark of 1.77 meters. ally get faster during the outdoor season, but the key was the Saranac Lake’s David Sullivan finished in 14th place in the meters. In the discus, Simmons placed 12th with a mark of handoffs.”

32.02 meters.

AuSable Valley students earn awards CLNTONVILLE — The following are recent award recipients at the AuSable Valley Senior/Athlete Recognition Night Tuesday, June 7, catered by Texas Roadhouse in conjunction with the Patriot Booster Club. U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award: Briana Savage and Alex Knapp; U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Sydney Snow and Nate Manning; Ray Kroc Award: Emily McDonald and Mark Whitney; AVCS Sportsmanship Award: Hannah Lawrence and Lucas Perez, and AVCS Athlete of the Year: Vanessa Garrow and Nate Devins.

Wrestling recruit Dylan Baker, a senior at AuSable Valley Central School, signed a NCAA Division 2 Wrestling contract to wrestle for the Warriors of East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. Baker will be studying Criminology and Sociology.

Pictured in the photo with Dylan is his father Kenny Baker and East Stroudsburg Head Wrestling Coach Joseph Rivera.

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he Social Center is excited to announce our Summer Performing Arts Festival!

Beginning Tuesday, July 12, we offer a great line up of Tuesday Lawn Concerts and Arin Burdo > Columnist Wednesday Family Nights. info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org Local bands will occupy the spotlight on Tuesdays, with the Bronx Bistro offering a fantastic selection of sandwiches and salads, including vegetarian options. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy live music and dinner al fresco.

Wednesday performances are suitable for all ages, with professional artists from across New York offering everything from blues to puppet theatre to children’s opera. Come early to buy dinner from Bub’s Pizza and enjoy activities on select nights.

All shows start at 6:30 p.m., but please come early to enjoy our facilities. We are happy to lend equipment for tennis, pickleball, basketball, badminton, kan jam and more.

Performances will be on the lawn, but moved indoors if necessary. There is no charge for admission, but donations are appreciated to help defray the costs of the event. Details and the schedule are available on our website and facebook page.

This project is made possible, in part, with funds from: the Town of Elizabethtown with the support of Supervisor Noel Merrihew and the Town Council; the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts; and the Essex County Arts Council Cultural Assistance Program Grant supported by the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

The Writers Group meets Tuesday, June 21, at 1 p.m.

On Thursday, June 23, NCCI offers Medicaid enrollment help from 9 a.m. to noon, and Ellen DuBois offers yoga at 4:15 p.m.

A group of Mahjong players meets at the Center on Fridays from 1 until 3 p.m. Beginners are welcome.

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

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The North Country SPCA would like to extend a huge thank you to those who made last Kathy Wilcox > Columnist weekend’s first annual rollerprincessfrog@yahoo.com Antique Truck & Tractor Show and Horse Show such a huge success. A special thank you to Randy, Maureen and Cassidy for organizing this terrific event, as well as everyone who came out and participated, bringing in a total of more than $800 for the shelter!

We are so grateful to you, and so are our animals. Check out our Facebook page for some great pictures from the event.

Our featured pet this week is Todd, a Boxer/American Staffordshire Terriermix who came to the shelter as a stray. This perky guy is a happy dog who has tons of energy -although he also has excellent leash manners. Todd is always excited to go for walks and we believe would make a terrific hiking companion.

We believe he is still quite young, most likely under two years old. Todd seems to be eager to meet other dogs, but as he is new to the shelter we are only just now starting to introduce him to them. He loves people of all ages and seems so eager to please-with his handsome looks he is truly an all-around great dog.

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