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Tour takes bloggers deep into Adirondack heart EatPlayLoveNYÊ takesÊ internationalÊ bloggersÊ onÊ aÊ NorthÊ CountryÊ tour

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LAKE PLACID — A crew of international travel and lifestyle bloggers took a whirlwind tour of the North Country earlier this month.

Branded as #EatPlayLoveNY, the outing was designed by the Regional

Office of Sustainable Tourism to drum up interest in local destinations by using these tastemakers to influence their readers, who collectively number in the hundreds of thousands, to follow their lead and book their own trips.

After touching down in Montreal, the group kicked off their six-day stint at Point Au Roche State Park in

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ELIZABETHTOWN — It’s harvest season. For the next month, farmers will fan out through the fields to collect their crops as they hit their prime.

Next week, one county lawmaker hopes they’ll hit the pause button for a few hours to brief his colleagues on the importance of agriculture to the local economy.

So far, Shaun Gillilland has convinced about a dozen local farmers and agencies to share their stories with the board of supervisors on Aug. 31.

The lawmaker said he was inspired by organizations like the New York Farm Bureau, which organizes high-profile events showcasing the state’s food producers, including a reception last spring in Albany that dazzled legislators from across in the state.

The farming narrative in Essex County has changed from one of declining dairy businesses and abandoned farms to the influx of young farmers buying land and starting new operations, said Gillilland.

Plattsburgh, where they navigated a short stretch of the 14-mile trail network. Later that day, they found themselves waist-deep in the AuSable River with a Wilmington-based fly fishing guide, casting off with the hopes of reeling in a winner.

The rest of the week was a blur packed with the blend of outdoor recreation, from hiking in Tupper Lake to kayaking near Wellesley Island, and whimsical experiences Earlier this month, the Regional Office for Sustainable Tourism facilitated a tour for several influential travel and lifestyle bloggers. Several are pictured here at the Hungry >> Story Continued | pg. 11 Trout Fly Shop in Wilmington on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Injured climber airlifted out of High Peaks region Dramatic rescue operation unfolds after climber falls 60-80 feet The Essex County Board of Supervisors will host a Farm Day on Aug. 31 designed to bring local food producers closer to policymakers. Pictured above: Vegetables are displayed on a farm stand in Wadhams earlier

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It’s a big economic driver for the region.

“There’s lots of energy here,” said Gillilland, “and we’re going to try to focus on and broadcast that.”

The North Country’s agricultural industry encompasses six counties: Clinton, Pete Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis and St. DeMola Writer Lawrence.

According to the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program, the district’s 4,300 farms generate a product market value of $752.8 million. Their payrolls add more than $67.1 million to the state’s economy.

Breakdowns for Essex County weren’t immediately available by the time this story went to print.

While there’s little the county can do when it comes to drafting specific legislation to aid farmers, said Gillilland,

RAY BROOK — The Department of Conservation has confirmed that a dramatic air rescue operation took place last week to retrieve a mountain climber who fell at least 60 feet off Wallface Mountain in North Elba.

DEC Ray Brook dispatch received a call on Monday, Aug. 17 at 3:06 p.m. reporting a 23-year-old male hanging from a rope off the Diagonal Rock Climb on Wallface after falling between 60 and 80 feet, said DEC spokesman David Winchell on Friday.

After an hours-long operation, the man, whose identity

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has not been made public, was taken to Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

The extent of his injuries and current condition are unknown.

Twelve forest rangers, two volunteer climbers and a state police helicopter responded to the incident.

At 800 feet, Wallface is the state’s tallest cliff and is one of the most classic wilderness rock climbing areas in the country, said Vinny McClelland, owner of the Mountaineer in Keene Valley.

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Public invited to sound off on assigned counsel reforms

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The strange case of Joyce “Tillie” Mitchell, the former prison seamstress who pleaded guilty last month to helping a pair of convicted killers break out of Clinton Correctional, raised a stink when it was determined that Clinton County was on the hook for her court fees.

The outrage was swift from both the public and elected officials. Clinton County legislators even asked the county attorney to reexamine policies.

Good news for the outraged: The public is invited to attended a public hearing on Wednes-

day, Aug. 26 at the Essex County Courthouse designed to solicit input as new eligibility guidelines for assigned counsel are being hammered out.

It’s part of a settlement agreement reached in March between the state and a plaintiff class action suit brought by the New York Civil Liberties Union after a Rochester woman, Kimberly Hurrell-Harring, got busted bringing a small amount of marijuana to her imprisoned husband.

It was a misdemeanor charge, but her public defense lawyer advised her to plead guilty to a felony. While the attorney was eventually disbarred, the result for Hurrell-Harring was four months in jail and the loss of her job.

The subsequent suit, Hurrell-Harring et al. v. State of New York, claimed the state failed to create and support a public defense system that ensured indigent criminal defendants would receive effective counsel.

Now, the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services is tasked with developing the new criteria and procedures to guide courts in counties outside of New York City.

Mitchell, who will be sentenced next month, drew a salary of $57,697 at the time she resigned from her job on June 25.

Her husband, Lyle, continues to make the same amount as an industrial supervisor.

Essex County Public Defender Brandon Boutelle said the state does not have a set of consistent eligibility standards.

“It’s a hodgepodge of best practices,” he said.

Income level is just one element, Boutelle explained, but it is not the end all, be all. Employment, housing status, debt load, assets, property ownership, the severity of the case and a multitude of other factors all play supporting roles.

“You can’t require people to sell off house and car to pay for an attorney,” said Boutelle.

The new standards are expected to be in place later this fall.

Assigned counsel eligibility public hearing: Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Essex County Courthouse’s Supreme Court Courtroom in Elizabethtown.

WCS announces upcoming events WESTPORT — Westport Central School announces the opening day of the 2015-2016 school year, Tuesday, Sept. 8.

This will be a full-day session for all students. The opening day agenda for students in grades 7-12 will include orientation activities, a welcome back assembly and a modified schedule allowing the students to visit all their assigned classes. Students in grades K-6 will enjoy classroom time as well.

The annual Welcome Back Meet & Greet will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2. Join them for a meet and greet from 5 to 6 p.m. in classrooms and an Administrative Welcome will be in the auditorium from 6 to 6:30 p.m. This is a very special evening to kick off the 2015-2016 school year.

For any questions, contact the Main Office at 962-8244.

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Dam removal to begin this week in Willsboro

By Pete DeMola

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WILLSBORO — Work is scheduled to begin this week on the removal of the Saw Mill Dam on the Boquet River.

For the town, the initial howls of a chainsaw will mark the definitive end of the years-long saga surrounding the dam’s future.

It will also remove one of the last remaining links to its milling past.

Work on the $250,000 project, which is being bankrolled by the Lake Champlain Basin Program, is expected to be completed within 45 days.

Daily life will see minimal interruption, said town supervisor Shaun Gillilland, though residents on both sides of the river, which snakes through downtown before emptying into Lake Champlain, can expect heavy construction equipment present on each side throughout the project’s duration.

Last fall, an engineering firm reported that the 125-yearold structure is rapidly deteriorating and is pending failure.

Just one ice jam, for instance, may have blown out the structure, causing detritus to flow downstream and cause blockages, a catastrophe that would leave behind a pricey cleanup bill that may eventually surpass the cost of its removal.

Replacing the wooden structure would be cost prohibitive, said town officials, about four times the demolition costs.

The US Fish & Wildlife Service has said that following its removal, salmon will now be able to move more freely up the river, a measure that may boost fishing and tourism in the surrounding community.

As part of this project, half of the site’s fish ladder will be removed and the remaining structure will be transformed into a viewing platform.

The water level will also drop several feet upriver, leaving a stretch of exposed shoreline.

The Boquet River Association will work with the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the DEC to revegetate the shorelines with native species to avoid the growth of invasive species, said Gillilland.

August and September are very low flow periods for the river and it will likely take a year for the waterway to scour out new flood patterns.

Thomas Mero lives across from the dam on Gilliland

Work to dismantle the Saw Mill Dam across the Boquet River in Willsboro is scheduled to begin this week. Town officials voted to remove the structure last year after engineers said failure was inevitable.

Lane. While he would welcome the influx of tourists an increased salmon population would bring, he’s also concerned about the possible smell left by a reduced water level.

A better option would be to outfit the area with picnic

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tables so guests could watch the wildlife, including mallard ducks, geese and cranes that have recently been spotted in the area.

“I think it’s a big mistake,” said Mero.

Whittemore added to President’s List ORLANDO — Katie M. Whittemore is in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a Dance Minor, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for earning a 4.0 grade average as an undergraduate student in the spring semester of 2015 at University of Central Florida.

She is the daughter of Kenneth and Christina Whittemore of Lewis.

Local students graduate from Hartwick ONEONTA — Emily Peterson, of Lewis, majoring in computer science and Alexa Melendez, of Westport, daughter of Roberto Melendez and Samantha Melendez, majoring in nursing, recently graduated from Hartwick College.

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First 102 Club members share their experience

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— the other co-author of the Horicon section — is also a club member and passport holder.

She said that the club is not only a great way for retirees to travel the park, but for young students as well, as there is an educational element to the journey.

“It offers a good education for everybody,” Smith said, noting that the club has members from around the country, from California to North Carolina.

Anyone interested to learn more about the Adirondack 102 Club is encouraged to attend the Horicon Historical Society’s dinner, or to stop by the museum to pick up a copy of the book for $20.

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HORICON — “It is one thing to say ‘I visited the Adirondacks,’ but quite another to say ‘I experienced the Adirondacks,’” reads Sen. Betty Little’s inscription on Martin Podskoch’s 2014 book “Adirondack 102 Club: Your Passport and Guide to the North Country.”

Inspired by these words and by Podskoch’s book, an unofficial group of locals and visitors to the area have set out to do just that: experience the Adirondacks.

Podskoch’s volume features a collection of 102 county-organized sections, each one detailing the histories and activities offered by one of the 102 towns and village within or partially within the blue line.

Rather than by Podskoch himself, these sections are penned by representatives of their respective communities, from town historians to supervisors to chambers of commerce to ordinary residents.

The book, according to Podskoch’s introduction, was inspired

by Dr. Arthur W. Peach’s informal group “the 251 Club,” in Vermont.

With his guide, Podskoch has created a similar group whose collective aim to visit each of the 102 towns and villages within the Adirondack Park, collecting stamps, photos, business cards, signatures and souvenirs from each one to commemorate the many stops along their journey.

Within each section of the book is a passport-style page in which travelers can record the date, weather and memories of their stay in that particular town or village, as well as a place for a stamp or signature from any local person they encounter.

Those who complete the pilgrimage earn the title of “Vagabond,” a term Podskoch chose in honor of a group of influential men — Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs — whom under the same moniker made regular trips to the Adirondacks and other remote parts of the world to escape the bustle of their busy lives and immerse themselves in nature.

Today, inspired by Podskoch’s book, a committee comprised of Horicon residents — including those who contributed the Horicon section of the book — aim to honor the first Vagabonds and spread the word about the 102 Club and its mission at a Sept. 3 dinner at Suzy Q’s Restaurant in Brant Lake, sponsored by the Horicon historical Society. The dinner begins at 6 p.m., and the cost is $17 per person.

The dinner will offer the first ever Vagabond patches to upwards of five 102 Club members who have already completed the

(Left to right) Horicon Town Councilwoman Sylvia Smith, first Adirondack 102 Club Vagabond Joyce Houck and Horicon Town Assessor Christine Hayes display their copies of Martin Podskoch’s 2014 book “Adirondack 102 Club: Your Passport and Guide to the North Country.”

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journey, as well as a slide show and speeches from Club members, and Podskoch himself will be in attendance to sign copies of his book.

Joyce Houck is the first 102 Club member to complete her book — a feat she accomplished in around six months.

Along her trek, she collected personalized stamps and signatures from anyone she could find at town halls, museums local businesses and residents.

“It’s a great way to promote the whole Adirondacks, rather than each individual territory,” Houck said in an interview.

Her goal, she said, was not only to fill her passport, but also to spread the word about the book and the 102 Club throughout the park.

She competed the task with such expedience as the result of a friendly competition with the second 102 Club member to finish the book, Barbara Blum — with whom she bagged a few towns and villages as a team. The two women often travelled together with their husbands, whose primary objectives were to drive and to navigate, Houck said.

Horicon Town Assessor and committee member Christine Hayes — also the co-author of the Horicon section of the book — works to complete her passport on Sundays with her mom.

“It’s a fun history book,” she said. “The idea is to promote tourism in the Adirondack Park.”

“Without changing anything!” Houck added.

Town Councilwoman and committee member Sylvia Smith

ACAP announces upcoming classes ELIZABETHTOWN — Adirondack Community Action Program (ACAP) will be holding a professional development video conference “Moving and Grooving in Your Child Care Program” Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. The importance of using music and movement throughout daily activities will be discussed along with reducing screen time and promoting children’s physical development and obesity prevention.

Professional development takes place Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Safety and Security Procedures and Communication with parents will be discussed.

Health and Safety Training for new child care providers and for potential providers who are in the application process will be Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The New Provider Orientation will be Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is open to anyone interested in becoming an in home child care provider. This is an overview of the process to become a provider. Topics include requesting an application from the Office of Children and Family Services, finances, and trainings.

Contact Kathy B at kathyb@acapinc.org or 873-3207 ex 236 to register.

The Parent Awareness class will be Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. These classes focus on divorcing/separating partners and the impact on the children. Topics include an overview of the legal system as related to custody, visitation and support.

Parenting Skills classes, a three session class, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, and Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact the ACAP off at 873-3207 for more information or to register.

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Battle of Plattsburgh fires up new and traditional events

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — The City of Plattsburgh revealed a full schedule of events for the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Thursday, Aug. 20.

The commemoration weekend takes place Thursday, Sept.

10 through Sunday, Sept. 13, featuring educational, interactive, fun and family-friendly events and activities.

“On behalf of the City of Plattsburgh, we’re excited to share what you should expect for this coming year’s commemoration,” said Sandra Geddes, promotions and special events coordinator for the City of Plattsburgh. “I’ve planned events for more than 10 years and I’m in awe of the amount of work, detail and passion that has gone into making this event so special.”

RUM RUN Steve Peters, superintendent of recreation for the City of Plattsburgh, announced a new event to the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend — The Foolish Bravado Rum Run: A Tribute to the Aiken’s Volunteers.

This run will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.

“With the Battle of Plattsburgh, we wanted to come up with a different type of running event,” Peters said. “One of the things that we’ve always found with the Battle of Plattsburgh is trying to get people today to realize how it was 200 years ago.”

In 1814, hearing of the British army’s march toward Plattsburgh, a group of boys known as the Aiken’s Volunteers were ready and willing to do whatever was needed.

Though many stories have been told about the heroics performed by the boys, they were also troublemakers in some cases, such as when they stole some cherry rum from a nearby barn during the Battle of Plattsburgh.

They were discovered by the British and fired upon, escaping back across the river under the cover of their comrades’ fire and cherry rum in their hands.

The run, beginning at Kinetic Running, will take thirsty participants from the south side of the Saranac River, across Bridge Street and one mile north to Wilcox Dock where they will pick up their rum and run back to the finish line.

However, “British Soldiers,” running a pre-determined pace, will try to take the rum back by beating the runners to the finish line. If runners beat the British soldiers, they get to keep their rum. If they get caught, they will lose it and have to pay for it if they want it back.

The race will be for adults 21 and older and limited to the first 100 participants to register. Registration is $30 per person.

No race day registrations will be permitted. All registrants will receive a limited edition t-shirt and a small bottle of rum — that is if they escape the British soldiers.

CHILDREN’S GAMES In a white tent beside City Hall, Stan Ransom will be hosting the Children’s Games Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In this tent, children will be able to learn and play historical games from Battle of Plattsburgh times, including sack races, shut the box, game of graces, stilts, hoops, marbles, jacks, Jacob’s ladder, tops, apple bite, ring toss, bean bag toss, skittles, marble races, board games and many others.

Also, Ransom will have a kid’s parade around Trinity Park from 12:15-12:40 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

“This will help the kids get a feeling of what it was like to be a young person back in the 1800s,” Ransom said. “We gotta get the children involved and get them hands on.”

JUNIOR ENCAMPMENT Children will also have the option to relive history by visiting the Junior Encampment at the Kent-Delord House Museum Saturday, Sept. 12 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Here, children will have the hands-on opportunity to learn 19th century crafts and trades, including cartridge making, soap making, butter making, ice cream making, weaponry, period dress, bonnet decorating, calligraphy, cooking, fire starting, weaving and more.

“It’s wonderful to have this,” said Don Wickman, director of the Kent-Delord House Museum. “Hopefully, kids will come down and witness the experience of our history.”

For more information about this event, contact the KentDelord House Museum at 518-561-1035 or 518-314-6632.

REENACTOR PRESENTATIONS Vince Puliafico, reenacting John Quincy Adams, will be hosting a slide presentation on why the Battle of Plattsburgh is called the “most decisive” battle in the War of 1812 and how Plattsburgh won the war.

“I really do think the War of 1812 was won by the Battle of Plattsburgh,” Puliafico said. “Everybody should all be proud of the Battle of Plattsburgh because it really had a huge impact.”

This presentation will take place at the Champlain Wine Company Sept. 12 at 6 p.m.

Along with Adams, guests will be able to see other reenactors throughout the course of the weekend, including John Krueger as William Bailey, a Plattsburgh merchant, political leader and judge, and Craig Russell as generals Benjamin Moore and Alexander Macomb.

“Plattsburgh is such a wonderful place,” Krueger said.

“Where else can you indulge your whim of having multiple personalities living different lives?”

THE PARADE The annual parade will take Sept. 12 with a 1 p.m. start time and the theme “Return of Peace to the North Country,” in recognition of the news of the peace treaty that arrived in February 1815 to the area.

“We are hoping several organizations and businesses will work on floats to showcase their organizations and the rich history the Adirondack Coast has to offer,” said Vicki Giroux, parade co-chair, said in a statement.

More than 100 units are expected to take part with many new participants, including musical groups Her Majesty’s Royal Marine band, The Police Pipes and Drums of Plattsburgh, The Spirit of Scotland Pipes and Drums, The RCMP Pipes and Drums, The Cobourg Pipes and Drums, The Sailing Master’s and more.

For more information about the parade, contact the parade committee at bopparade@yahoo.com or call 518-562-4000 ext. 165 and ask for Giroux.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS The Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Committee is seeking volunteers for numerous events and activities throughout the commemoration weekend.

Volunteers are need to assist with evening concerts, the popular Israel Green Tavern, the information booth, button sales, the Battle of Plattsburgh Parade and the Children’s Old Time Village Fair.

“I think the community now understands and accepts that our history is such a huge part of what we are today and why we are such a great place to live, work and play,” Mayor James Calnon said. “I think we’ll have another great year this year.”

For more details on what each volunteer position entails or to get more information about the commemoration and its events, contact Geddes at ceddess@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov or 518-536-7458 or visit www.champlain1812.com.

“This is one of the best events in the City of Plattsburgh,” Geddes said. “It has a lot of patriotism and a lot of community feelings.

“It’s certainly something that you don’t want to miss.”

Belden gets books ESSEX — The Belden Noble Memorial Library recently received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together. According to Tom Mangano, library director, “The donation of these books was a very pleasant surprise and we were able add many classics and new releases to our children’s collection just in time for our summer reading program.”

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ast week I, along with my wife Gayle who handles our administrative finances, and a Sun Community News Reporter Teah Dowling were privileged to be invited to tour the Air and the Banker Road Industrial Parks in the Town of Plattsburgh. These two industrial centers, under the management of The Development Corporation (TDC), represents a significant economic boost to the region. Conducting the tour was Paul Grasso TDC CEO, Roger Livernois, Facilities Manager, and Joanne Dahlen, TDC Director of Marketing and Business Development.

We were also accompanied

by Mellisa Johnston a Business Service Representative for the NYS Department of Labor.

It’s no surprise that Plattsburgh recently earned the second place rank of Best Micropolitan City for Economic Potential in North and South America.

We were treated to an up close tour of SpencerARL conducted by John Vermette and Global Sugar Art, conducted by Alan Tetreault. These two fascinating operations have seen significant growth over the recent past primarily due to their ability be creative. It was here that we were able to get an inside look at how these two businesses have leveraged their skills and those of their labor force to create successful business models by meeting the unique needs of their customers.

We hear a lot about businesses who’ve outsourced American jobs overseas and we’ve seen major northeast cities in what’s commonly called the “Rust Belt” struggle to keep their workforce engaged and employed. When all is said and done, until something is built and sold there is no economic impact. But in today’s highly competitive, high tech environment these businesses have flourished in very unique ways and if not for the hard work by our local workforce, these businesses just might be somewhere else.

The true secret to economic prosperity has always been and will continue to be a team effort between community leaders, developers, manufactures and the local workforce, each respecting each others role and each dedicated to quality workmanship and pride in a job well done. As a community we can be proud of the efforts these hard working folks do to contribute to our regional economy.

Dan Alexander is president and CEO of Sun Community News.

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chool’s back.

Good times lie ahead: Football games under the lights. Crisp fall nights. Friends, both old and new.

But it seems like the golden days of autumn always give way too swiftly to the harsh realities of school budget season.

Each year, spring is marked by the same refrain: A collective, desperate appeal from school board members and officials for public attendance at their monthly meetings.

And each year, their overture usually falls upon deaf ears and empty chairs.

Perhaps a hot-button issue will occasionally muster an impassioned crowd.

But we’ve found that attendees overwhelmingly only turn out for their own rational self interests, leaving officials frustrated and exasperated at the disconnect between the community and schools, which singularly act as their beating hearts.

With the beginning of the academic year right around the corner, let’s address this now rather than wait it out for budget season when administrators are tearing out their hair with frustration.

Go to meetings. Please. Your voice is important.

While admittedly a humdrum affair, especially when they drag on late into the evenings, board meetings are an integral aspect of the successful operation of public schools.

Critical changes lie ahead here in the North Country. Districts are still navigating the divide left by the Gap Elimination Adjustment. Programs continue to be slashed, while districts are exploring ways to share services.

Without the inclusion of public discourse, administrators and board members are left to their own devices in navigating these obstacles.

The broader ramifications aren’t just shared services, but rather a gradual cultural shift in which the once rigid lines between districts and communities are becoming malleable and squishy.

Some even are beginning to question the identities of their communities.

But our population is both contracting and growing older.

Gone are the days when our hamlets had a working family in each house, and recent trends suggest that, nationwide, the value of voting is lost on the young, leaving the majority of these important issues to be decided by the elderly and retirees.

The changes are, and will continue to be, monumental.

Elizabethtown-Lewis and Westport already share a spate of athletics programs and are moving towards a shared superintendent and director of student services.

Talk of the “Big M” word — merger — is always at the tip of everyone’s tongue.

For instance, the Warrensburg and Bolton districts recently made the move to merge all fall sports starting this academic year, following the successful merger of their soccer teams last season. Through every step of this process, the administrations of both schools held a number of informational meetings

in addition to their regularly scheduled board meetings at which public input was encouraged and administrators answered the myriad questions that arose among students, parents, faculty and coaching staff before voting on the 201516 merger.

Mergers like this are becoming increasingly common in recent years, and a number of districts are hoping to cut costs by sharing services with neighboring districts.

Last August, Minerva Central was forced to adopt a contingency budget after three attempts to override the tax cap failed to receive a supermajority of 60 per cent — a misfortune administrators attribute to a growing demographic shift in their district. Families with school-aged children are fleeing the area in search of continually disappearing economic opportunities, officials said. A subsequent report from an outside organization implored the district to both keep the community informed and to explore opportunities for shared services with surrounding districts.

Administrators from each of these districts called for public input at every step of these proceedings.

Do you fear what a merger means for the individual identity of your district?

Tell them.

Do you fear that your district cannot afford to remain autonomous without damaging cuts?

Tell them.

Don’t know what to think?

Show up. Listen. Come to a conclusion.

Then tell them.

As a taxpayer, your voice is important.

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LETTERS

The truth about the Chrysalis Singers

Democratic petitions are flawed

To the Editor: Christopher Pratt’s otherwise excellent article (New Film Gives a Glimpse into the Hospice Experience,” August 22) casually mentions the Chrysalis Singers as a “local group of a cappella Singers who bring music into the residences of patients and families.” In truth, the group was formed specifically to provide emotional support and comfort as part of the High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care team, and was organized by Larry Vanderburgh in 2009 while he served as Volunteer Coordinator for the Essex County office. As are all hospice volunteers, Chrysalis Singers are carefully trained in hospice legal and regulatory compliance, HIPAA rules, and confidentiality, and must fulfill annual health requirements before visiting patients and families.

It is well established that music can help ease physical symptoms such as pain, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness, and labored breathing. It conveys a sense of serenity and consolation that can be profoundly soothing. Chrysalis Singers sing specifically for our patients but also make the rounds of local hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. They also participate in our Remembrance Gathering, held twice yearly. The group travels widely to cover our patient area, and currently consists of 25 members, coming from Schroon Lake, Putnam, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Paradox, Port Henry, West Port, Essex, and Willsboro. They meet twice a month to rehearse. Their repertoire includes familiar hymns, folk songs, spirituals and they have been known to include the occasional show tune or popular song.

Cynthia Fairbanks Coordinator of Volunteers High Peaks Hospice & Palliative Care Essex County Office, Mineville

To the Editor: Well, if you’ve read the inaugural August 8th edition of the Valley News, The Sun, you would have discovered a huge controversy surrounding the election process for the Essex County Clerk position.

I like the new Sun actually.

Pete DeMola does an excellent job explaining the recent election events in a front page article, easy to read.

Some nasty, yet typical, progressive liberal style letters to the editor are also there.

The issue being that the Democrat petitions of County Clerk candidate, Luke Hudak, are flawed. He and his supporters freely admit this.

Luke’s supporters are outraged and furious that the flawed petitions were challenged and claim it’s for the public good that Luke stay on the ballot.

They’re willing to ignore election law and bend the rules to make that happen.

Interestingly, Luke’s team publicizes that three years ago incumbent Essex County Clerk, Joe Provoncha, was chastised by a newly created, and untested, County Ethics Board who concluded that rules were bent in procuring a computer program for the county system. I say untested because a year later they came to a very different conclusion regarding a very similar procurement case.

I believe Joe thought he was acting for the public good. Others at the County level must have agreed since the computer program is still in use in the county system today.

The hypocrisy of the Democrat’s position is obvious.

They say Joe bent the procurement rules and must go, but in order to make that happen, Luke must be allowed to bend the election rules.

I’ll not judge whether Hudak should be on the Nov. ballot, but regarding bending of rules, as the French might say; me thinks the Dems have been hoist by their own petards.

Ken Fenimore Elizabethtown

New station, new locations To the Editor: I wasn’t able to attend the latest informational hearing on the relocation of the Police Department to the Armory property.

First what part of “Solely for the purpose of Recreation” don’t people understand? There has been a lot said about relocating the Police Department to a residential neighborhood. There are other things to consider besides this.

Why would anyone want to locate a Police Department in a secluded out of the way Neighborhood? A Police Department should be located in a busy heavy traffic area of a community. The present location on Burgoyne Road is not at all desirable either.

Montcalm Street would be the ideal location, but it appears there is no property available for this. We did have good locations in the past. Directly across for the Post Office when the building was used for Police and Fire Departments. The community Building was also a very good location.

I understand there is discussion to build a new Highway Department Facility at the present location of the Highway Department. This would be an almost ideal location for the Police Department. This location on Racetrack Road is at the intersection of two main entrances to our town. Route 74 from the West and Route 9N and 22 from the North.

A Police Department does more for us than fight crime and control traffic.

They are there to help us with any emergency that might arise.

I have traveled extensively for many years and several times I’ve gone to the local Police, not for crime, but just simply for driving directions. Road or Route signs were either blocked by shrubs or vandalized. A simple stop to a Police station located in the business district of a town or village was all we needed. This has been true, here in the Untied States or in a Foreign Country.

Lets formulate a plan that won’t disfigure the Historic Armory Property and locate the Police Department where it can do the most good for all the people.

Richard A. Nadeau Ticonderoga

BRTF sends sincere thanks to community To the Editor: The Boquet River Theatre Festival’s 2015 summer season was a resounding success thanks in large part to the support of our community.

The Boquet River Theatre Festival (BRTF) was able to produce two shows this year, Disney’s The Little Mermaid and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. These shows would not have been possible without the support of the Rogers-Carroll Foundation, the businesses and individuals who took out advertisements in our playbill, numerous donors, our faithful patrons, and the selfless volunteers who gave time and resources to our program. This program continues because of your support. We thank you.

BRTF would also like to thank the young actors who worked tirelessly over 2 and a half weeks to provide two quality musical performances. Their dedication comes not just from the desire to put on a great show, but also because of the wonderful friendships which form during their time at BRTF. We hope to see those friendships continue to flourish. You are all creative, intelligent, kind people. Thank you for your laughter and your work.

Finally, we are grateful for the dedication of the staff and parents. Without our directors and activity managers we would not have our shows. Your devotion is evident to our eyes and to our audience. Thank you for your efforts and for creating fun and engaging learning environments for our participants.

Thank you also to the parents and caregivers. You found ways to bring your children to BRTF. You listened to the same songs over and over again and watched as they were made new on opening night. Your support and enthusiasm is deeply felt. Thank you.

We at The Boquet River Theatre Festival look forward to next summer. If you are also looking forward to the future of this program, please join us on Facebook at facebook.com/BoquetRiverTheatreFestival or view our website at BRTF.com. The Boquet River Theatre Festival is a non-profit organization founded in 1993, designed to provide young people with theatrical training and experience.”

Boquet River Theater Festival Board of Directors Westport

Mountain Riders to benefit MS fight To the Editor: On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club will be hosting their “Annual MS Ride for Life” fundraiser.

This fun-filled and much-needed event will consist of a 70 mile scenic ride throughout Adirondack Mountains and will conclude at the Mountain Riders’ Clubhouse located in Wilmington with a delicious barbecue style meal.

Registration hour is from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cipriano’s by the Riverside (Au Sable Forks) with Bikers departing at 11 a.m. Club members are requesting a $15 donation (Rider) and $10 (Passenger). The general public is welcome to attend. Proceeds generated from the fundraiser will be disbursed to area residents diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Further inquiries may be directed to Dean (Duct) Williams at 354-0332.

Mountain Riders Motorcycle Club Wilmington

Governor Cuomo, action is needed To the Editor: Governor Cuomo, We write on behalf of Adirondack Wild: Friends of the Forest Preserve to urge your administration to take immediate action to assert jurisdiction over the ill-conceived proposal by the Saratoga and North Creek Railroad, LLP (“SNCR”) and Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC (“Iowa Pacific”) to store hundreds of hazardous discarded oil tank cars near Tahawus in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park. The proposed storage of old, potentially leaking DOT111 oil tank cars in the High Peaks region would pose a significant threat to the natural resources of the Adirondack Park and be a glaring disfigurement of a scenic landscape. In addition, it would undermine the state’s recent investment of nearly $50 million of public funds to acquire the former Finch Pruyn lands. You lauded these lands for their “unparalleled beauty” in your April 23, 2015 press release announcing the state’s purchase of the McIntyre East tract – one of the tracts that border the proposed oil tank car storage area.

Iowa Pacific claims that it can unilaterally transform one of the most treasured and popular areas of the Adirondack Park into an oil train junkyard without any state review or approval. However, as discussed below, we believe that Iowa Pacific’s proposal is, in fact, subject to the permit jurisdiction of the Adirondack Park Agency (“APA”) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”), and that storage of discarded oil tank cars on stateowned Forest Preserve lands would violate the “forever wild” clause of the New York State Constitution.

Because Iowa Pacific recently claimed that its oil tank car project is not subject to state review or approval and that storage of the cars may begin within weeks, we ask that your administration take immediate action to inform SNCR and Iowa Pacific that (i) they must apply for and obtain required APA and DEC permits before storage of oil tank cars may occur on privately owned lands within the Adirondack Park, and (ii) under no circumstances will the state allow the storage of oil tank cars on Forest Preserve lands.

Christopher Amato, Acting Chair David Gibson, Staff Partner Dan Plumley, Staff Partner

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COMMENTARY

Little Bits Story-telling Gordie Little

Columnist

“Daddy, tell me a story.”

Have you heard that at your house? I was always ready to spin a tale. It’s a gift and one that I cherish.

I came about it honestly.

My dad was a wonderful story-teller. He would sit in the old rocker with a kid on each knee and begin in a soft, deep voice. “The Glass Mountain” was my favorite. He would lull us into lethargy with an evenpaced delivery. Just as our eyelids drooped, he would shake his knees, raising the pitch and tempo until we squealed with delight.

I learned later it was an ancient Polish fairy tale. I could never tell it better and wouldn’t deign to try. As time passed and I had our own children on my knee, the story-telling continued. I hope it is happening somewhere even as you are reading this.

I’m a huge fan of oral history and story-telling. Books have been written about it; college courses have been designed around it. It must have begun long before any written language. Pictures on cave walls can attest to that. Stories were no doubt accompanied by songs and dances and still are in many cultures. Every story-teller adds his or her flavor.

To prove how stories evolve, I recall a late night television host who started by whispering a short story to one guest who, in turn, passed it along to another down the line. The final version was always far different from the original. That’s way it works.

Kaye’s father, the late Alfred Vaughan, was a classic Adirondack story-teller. I was mesmerized by his accounts of working in logging camps as a young man.

He also recapitulated every deer hunt he ever took, adding marvelous details that might not have been part of the actual event.

Mark Twain was my favorite literary story-teller growing up. Who didn’t identify with the characters in his books? He spoke my language and I reveled in it. I was never cut out to be a preacher like my dad, in spite of his fervent wishes.

The moniker “black sheep” comes to mind. But, he supported my radio career and I guess I became a storyteller in the process.

Before my father died, we recorded his life story in his own voice. You should do the same. It’s still not too late to tell stories around a camp fire. These days, mine would be ghostly tales. How about yours?

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

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EYE ON THE ARTS

LINDA DOLLY

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Mooers Volunteer Fire Department Labor Day Celebration:

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ith all the bang and fanfare of the Labor Days of our youth, the volunteer fire department in Mooers is pulling out all the stops.

Sunday, Sept. 6 will be their 57th Annual Event.

The crowd of spectators will begin lining Main Street at 11:30 a.m., each searching for the best spot.

The parade will start at noon, and as the parade winds to an end and the last piece of candy is thrown into the crowd, the events have only just begun.

The sound of revving engines almost drown out the boasts of contestants in the Garden Tractor Pulls.

Personally, I would be hanging out in that area, or maybe over by the live entertainment which begins at noon.

The event in Mooers will have the feel of Labor Day Celebrations in small towns across our country.

If you’ve never been to an event like this, you should go. And if you have been to many such events, there is no need for me to prompt you.

From one end of the earth to the other, every place has its traditions. Here in Northern New York, a group of neighbors getting together for a parade, good food — and if they are lucky, a tractor pull — is one of ours.

A day on the farm:

Brew Fest in Lake George:

Take a guided hike with naturalist Peter O’Shea from the Adirondack Interpretive Center. With O’Shea at your side, a walk in the woods takes on a totally new dimension. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the forest as he sees it. The trek is from 1-3 p.m. in Newcomb. (518.582.2000).

If you are one of the people who think Labor Day just isn’t the same without beer, raise your mugs, because Lake George has an event for you.

The LakeGeorge.com Brewfest will be taking place Sept. 5 though Sept. 6 from 5 - 9 pm at Charles R. Wood Park in Lake George. Over 60 breweries will be present at this inaugural event, and there will also be live music, food, and a fireworks display.

Tickets for each day will be $40 in advance and $55 at the door. Admission will include tickets for 20 4 oz. samples and a souvenir sample glass.

Proceeds from LakeGeorge.com Brewfest will benefit SAVE Lake George, the Feeder Canal Alliance, Adirondack Theatre Festival, and World Awareness Children’s Museum.

When the lights go on again: Commemorating the end of WWII, The Ticonderoga Historical Society’s Hancock House is opening its grounds Saturday, Aug. 29 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

The lawn will be home to the Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club, exhibits and a rare opportunity as veterans share their oral histories.

At 5 p.m., they kick it up a notch. A modest admission will open the curtains to 1940s USO show.

The festivities will be held at 6 Moses Circle, Ticonderoga, NY. More information is available at ticonderogahistoricalsociety.org or (518.585.7868).

If you like hay rides, would like to check out an orchard and think dairy cows are cool, then head over to The Maple Grand Farm on Jarvis Road, in Peru this weekend for an open house.

If you know something cool and want me to share it with 55,000 neighbors, send me an email at Linda@ suncommunitynews.com or call me at 518-873-6368.

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I don’t know if we have more Farmers’ Markets today than in the past, but their advertising is more prominent. Families all over our area continue to participate in the pleasures associated with being entirely or partly self sufficient. Yet, there are some among us who wouldn’t know a salt lick if they were standing beside it.

It is for these folks, the Clinton County Farm Bureau is having it’s third annual “A Day in the Farm” event.

On Aug. 29, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Maple Grand Farm on Jarvis Road, in Peru will have an open house. Visitors will be treated to hay rides, tours of the dairy and orchard, and more. For more information, contact bhairybear@aol.com.

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Essex to pursue dueling paths in hopes to alleviate water woes

By Pete DeMola

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ESSEX — The town took a significant step forward last week when the committee tasked with addressing the hamlet’s long-standing water woes tentatively opted to explore two possibilities that they hope will result in a fundable project that will provide the town with a new water source.

The first is exploring the feasibility of tapping into Willsboro’s water district. Engineers think there may be a viable groundwater source located beneath Hathaway Park. If so, officials say it may be feasible to run a transmission line along the 3.5 mile stretch of lakefront highway to transport the water to the district’s 178 approximate users.

The second is conducting test drilling at the site of the current pumping station, Begg’s Point in central Essex, where it’s believed, like in Willsboro, that groundwater may be present under an armor of shale.

Once potential yield and quality is determined, the town will be a better position to move forward on making a decision, agreed both local officials and engineers.

Essex’s water, which comes from Lake Champlain, remains safe to drink, but the system is regularly exceeding the maximum level for disinfection byproducts. The quality has not deteriorated over the years, but rather state regulations, fueled

by Environmental Protection Agency reforms, have instead tightened.

A groundwater source is preferable, said AES Northeast engineer Todd Hodgson, because lakes tend to have higher levels of the organic materials that need to be disinfected, something that drives up costs. (Alternatively, groundwater sources can contain higher levels of sulfides, which also require treatment.)

Time is of the essence. Following several delays, the town now has until December to present a project to the funding agency, the state’s Environmental Facilities Corporation. If they do not, they may lose $1.2 million in hardship grants as well as several zero-interest loans.

Finding replacements may be difficult, said Essex County Community Services Director Mike Mascarenas.

“Essex is kind of tapped out,” said Mascarenas.

Locating property and locking down locations for wells has vexed the town for years after a number of once-promising options on both public and private lands have fallen through.

Now, they’ve exhausted their options for groundwater sources within town lines.

Rehabilitation of the existing pumping station would cost $4 million, a measure that is prohibitively expensive. There are limits on how much the town can borrow, said Ron Jackson, the Essex resident who is heading the task force. Furthermore, the installation of a filtration system that would meet standards would be difficult due to the cramped lakeside location. It’s also located in an environment that breeds an excess

of moisture.

“We’re kind of between a rock and a hard place,” said Jackson.

“Anytime you take a drill bit to the ground, there’s risk involved,” agreed Hodgson.

A possible transmission line from Willsboro to Essex may open up opportunities for state grants designed to encourage municipalities to share services, said Mascarenas. But one town simply selling water to another doesn’t fall under those parameters.

As such, the two towns need to answer a series of openended questions to determine the viability of such a system.

Susan Kennedy, an engineer with the state public health department, said the town needs to move forward with the full realization that one of the paths will not pan out.

“We need options,” said Kennedy. “We need to find water someplace.”

The exact costs for each option are unknown at this point, said the engineers, because both projects are still in the embryonic stages.

Tom Suozzo, of Cedarwood Engineering Services, said drilling costs for the Willsboro operation should be available at the end of this week.

Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner said he will advise the town board to approve both options at their next special town board meeting.

After that, they can issue marching orders to the engineering firms.

In the meantime, Gardner and his counterpart in Willsboro, Shaun Gillilland, will put their heads together to provide answers as to how a shared system could possibly work.

The first step, said Gillilland, is the test drilling at Hathaway Park. If it turns out to be the best water source, then the supers will focus on transport and how the possible infrastructure will be administered.

While the towns already boast a close relationship — they share summer youth and senior programs, a dog control officer and an ambulance squad — a project of this magnitude is unprecedented.

“We’d be forging through a new territory to build it,” said Gillilland.

Essex tentatively agreed to explore a pair of options for obtaining a new water source at a special meeting last week to address their ongoing water issues. With the present source surpassing the maximum level of disinfection byproducts, the town has until December to present a plan to the state. Pictured above is the current pump station on Begg’s Point in Essex.

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CATS achieves land trust accreditation

WESTPORT — Champlain Area Trails (CATS) in Westport has achieved land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance.

“Accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance will provide greater confidence to landowners who work with us to permanently conserve their land and allow trails on their properties. It also assures the public and our donors that their support is well-placed,” said Katharine Preston, Champlain Area Trails’ board chair. “Our land trust is a stronger organization today having gone through the rigorous accreditation program.”

Champlain Area Trails organized in 2009 with the mission to create hiking/skiing trails in New York’s Champlain Valley that link communities, connect people with nature, and promote economic vitality. As a land trust, CATS also works to protect natural areas, clean water, farmland, and scenic vistas. To date, CATS has developed over 40 miles of trails, protected 495 acres of land, and held numerous outdoor education activities. For more information, visit champlainareatrails.com.

CATS was awarded accreditation this August and is one of 317 land trusts from across the country that has been awarded accreditation since the fall of 2008. Accredited land trusts are authorized to display a seal indicating to the public that they meet national standards for excellence, uphold the public trust and ensure that conservation efforts are permanent. The seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation.

“This round of accreditation decisions represents another significant milestone for the accreditation program; the 317 accredited land trusts account for more than three quarters of the 20,645,165 acres currently owned in fee or protected by a conservation easement held by a land trust,” said Commission Executive Director Tammara Van Ryn. “Accreditation provides the public with an assurance that, at the time of accreditation, land trusts meet high standards for quality, and that the results of their conservation work are permanent.”

Each accredited land trust submitted extensive documentation and underwent a rigorous review. “Through accreditation land trusts conduct important planning and make their operations more efficient and strategic,” said Van Ryn. “Accredited organizations have engaged and trained citizen conservation leaders and improved systems for ensuring that their conservation work is permanent.”

“We are proud to display the accreditation seal. Being accredited assures our donors their funds are being used wisely and that CATS is following the highest of standards and practices,” said Chris Maron, CATS Executive Director.

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that have come to define the Adirondack brand: Amazing. Magnificent. Stunning.

Beautiful, said the bloggers.

Of course, they chronicled each canoe ride and pitstop on social media, hammering out a steady stream of commentary, selfies, pics and plugs to their followers across the world, who ate up the experience in real time across a wide spectrum of platforms, from Twitter to Instagram.

“I absolutely love it here,” said Sandy Allen, an Ottawa resident who blogs at Canadian Blog House. “I am loving the Adirondacks.”

The tour is just one prong of ROOST’s strategy to promote tourism destinations across the North Country.

While the agency develops and shares their own promotional content, they also prioritize the cultivation of relationships with online influencers and travel bloggers, explained Communications Director Kim Reilly.

“By hosting these online storytellers on familiarization tours, we facilitate the creation of first-person accounts of the Adirondack visitor experience,” said Reilly, “and leverage those influencers’ social media networks to amplify them.”

Shortly afterward the bloggers departed, the posts went up.

Vicky Philpott, a London-based writer who blogs at Vicky Flip Flop Travels, hammered out a series of entries diving into the region’s history, activities and the emerging microbrewery industry, including Paradox Brewery in Schroon Lake.

She ticked off the names of the beaver-themed brews.

“I’d love to come back here for the special events,” wrote Philpott. “Fun staff and a great spot for a beer in the sun.”

Allen said she was blown away by her first visit to the region and thinks her fellow Canadians will react similarly.

Fort Ticonderoga was magnificent, she said, while she found Plattsburgh to be a “beautiful little town.”

When she touched back down on her home turf, Allen gave her readers “11 Reasons Why You Need to Visit

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the Adirondacks and Northern New York State!”

“After returning from a whirlwind tour of the Adirondacks and upper New York State, I’ve been left to wonder — why did it take me 47 years to discover this stunning region that lies so close to home?” wrote Allen.

“I have no answer. Just a little regret… and a whole lot of catching up to do.”

Readers and fellow bloggers immediately began sounding off.

“I’m embarrassed to say that I have never even heard of the Adirondacks,” wrote DeBalino, a blogger who writes a kids-style blog, BabyStylista. “Not even sure how to pronounce it. But what an amazing place! The food looks divine and the scenery is breathtaking. I go to New York quite a bit and would love to take a detour and check out this wonderful place.”

This conversation is part of the strategy, explained Reilly.

The majority of traveling planning occurs online. Since conversations about Adirondack destinations are already happening there, the goal is to open up conversations during the “dream” stage of the visitor’s planning process.

Following tours, ROOST monitors media coverage and increased word of mouth to track elements of success.

Since this group used a common hashtag on all platforms — #EatPlayLoveNY (think of it like an online road map) — and was provided with destination website addresses to include in their blogs, Reilly and her team will be able to track trends and activity via analytics tools and measure the effectiveness of each blogger.

Nearly after two weeks after the crew fanned back out across the world, the #EatPlayLoveNY hashtag continued to crackle as posts continued to be shared, remixed and picked up by other outlets, including large online travel communities like Those Who Wander.

Erin Musich, who writes at the World Wanderer, said the trip was transformative.

“It’s changed my understanding of the area,” said Musich, who lives in the NYC metro area. “Hopefully it’ll make them visit the region and see something unexpected and how something so close to home could be so different.”

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raising awareness is key, especially when it comes to making budget decisions that impact county departments, including Soil & Water, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Adirondack Harvest.

Last November, during budget season, those programs came close to getting their funding scalped.

Several board members are active farmers, including Gillilland and Crown Point Supervisor Charles Harrington. Others, like Ed Gardner, have been involved in agriculture for most of their careers.

Gardner said farmers help to preserve open space, which aids in tourism. The supervisor said he is in favor of using funds generated from the occupancy tax to boost promotion of farmers markets and maple producers.

Harrington stressed the importance of the markets, especially as interest in eating local continues to grow.

“I am a complete and total advocate for produce raised locally and developing a process through which it is marketed locally,” said Harrington, who sells his vegetables exclusively through the markets and his on-site farm stand.

More could be done to bridge the gap between where farmers grow their crops and where they sell them, said Harrington.

“It produces a difficulty for the grower,” said the lawmaker.

Racey Bingham, of Reber Rock Farm, said the county can help farmers by highlighting funding opportunities, whether grants or other services, and by generally making themselves available for when is-

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climbers there,” said McClelland. “Wallface is the holy grail.”

Here’s how the rescue took place.

After arriving on scene, a ranger and volunteer climber were inserted via hoist from the helicopter as it hovered in the Indian Pass canyon, explained Winchell in an email. The pair were then lowered onto a precarious sloped accumulation of broken rocks, or scree, at the base of the cliff.

The 200 foot cliff had a 5.5 difficulty rating on the Yosemite Decimal Scale rating system, which runs from 5.0 to 5.15.

Nick Gully, who manages the Mountaineer’s climbing department, called it a serious multi-pitch climb, particularly due to the remoteness.

“The climbing is serious because of how far back you are,” said Gully. “There could be no one back there and no one for miles.”

The ranger and the volunteer climbed the cliff and located the injured climber, who was stationed on a small ledge.

Prior to their arrival, a separate climbing group just above where the incident occurred had rappelled down to assist him.

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sues arise — like the traffic on Jersey Street, for instance.

It’s not uncommon for drivers to blast down the rural lane at 70 mph, behavior that puts their employees at risk, especially those using horse-drawn vehicles to go from field to field.

Bingham say she may petition for a speed limit change.

“We could use all the help we could get,” said Bingham. “Hopefully we can start a conversation.”

Just maintaining a relationship to discuss policy is important, said Bingham. Farmers keep crazy hours and are not always glued to their computers, which means they are not always dialed into policies and programs that have the opportunity to benefit them.

Adam Hainer, of Juniper Hill Farm, said it’s important for the county to preserve the relationship with Adirondack Harvest, the agency that acts as a conduit between farmers and regional markets.

The agency should be promoting local products to New York City and other regions of the state through campaigns that are similar to how the state promotes tourism destinations like Whiteface Mountain, said Hainer.

“I hope this Farm Day will make [lawmakers] realize we have farms growing food on a scale that’s not just for residents, but also has the potential to export to other regions of the state,” said Hainer.

Farming is one of the county’s only growth sectors, he added.

“The only way we’re going to last up here is attracting more young people to the area,” said Hainer. “So far, agriculture is only thing that has done that. I’ve got faith in Essex County making a comeback, but it’s going to be entirely agriculture based.”

Upon reaching the injured man, the ranger and volunteer assessed his medical condition and developed plans to get him off the cliff.

Another ranger and volunteer climber were lowered to the same scree slope with a litter, or rescue basket.

The four rescuers then worked to raise the basket to the increasingly crowded small ledge with the assistance from the climber’s climbing companions.

While the ranger packaged the injured climber into the basket, the volunteer started building anchors with artificial protection. A technical rope system was rigged and the ranger and volunteer on the ledge attended the man as the basket was lowered 200 feet to the scree slope.

Four additional rangers quickly hiked in 4.5 miles from the Upper Works Trailhead and arrived as the basket reached the bottom of the cliff.

They attended the basket with the injured climber down the scree slope to an open area. At 8 p.m., with daylight ebbing, the litter, steadied by a ranger, was hoisted up to the helicopter.

After that, explained Winchell, the rangers, volunteer climbers and the initial responding climbers hiked out to the Upper Works Trailhead and were transported back to their vehicles in Lake Placid.

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he North Country SPCA would like to announce an upcoming benefit event Saturday, Sept. 5, at Keene Arts, at 7 p.m. Mike Katz will be live painting to the music of Lostdog for all to see! There will also be a silent auction. A $5 donation is suggested to attend and enjoy the festivities.

We hope you join us for some terrific music, entertainment, and fun!

Our featured pet this week is Blue, a Cattle Dog-mix who arrived as a stray. Our staff immediately fell in love with this good-natured, all-around great dog and we can’t understand why no one is looking for him. This happy

Contact Helen DeChant at 873-9279 for more information.

As we move into the fall, many of our regular fitness Arin Burdo > Columnist info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org classes will resume. Kye Smith returns with Wedneshe final lawn concert of the season day night Zumba Wednesfeatures Rock N’ Lil will be Tues- day, Sept. 9, at 5:15 p.m. Karin DeMuro will day, Sept. 1, at 6:30 p.m. We en- be back with Zumba beginning Thursday, joyed their concert in July and we are excit- Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Our Healthier Today ed to have them back. Let the kids run and support group will resume regular meetings play while enjoying a final summer evening Monday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Ellen of classic rock and folk on acoustic guitars DuBois will add Strength Interval Training before going back to the regular routine. back into her class offerings on Tuesdays Thank you to Supervisor Noel Merrihew beginning Oct. 6, at 5:15 p.m. and the Town of Elizabethtown Board for Other activities for the week include yoga working with us to offer these summer per- with Ellen DuBois starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, formances. We hope to bring them to the at 4:15 p.m. community again next year.

The Writers Group will be Thursday, The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. Also Mah Jong players Club resumes meeting at the Center in Sep- meet at 1 p.m., yoga with Ellen at 4:15 p.m. tember with a Flower Show! and Zumba with Cynthia is at 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome Thursday, Sept. 3, at 11 The Teen Rec hours this week are a.m. Create a miniature design arrangement Wednesday through Thursday, noon to 6 with diameter and height of three, five or p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 2 until 9 p.m. eight inches according to flower show stanFor more information, visit elizabethdards, choosing your own theme. Bring townsocialcenter.org or call 873-6408. a lunch; coffee and dessert are provided.

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fellow is true to his breed, with lots of energy and enthusiasm Blue for life. He would definitely do best in an active family with plenty of opportunities to run and play. We think this handsome fellow is about a year old. If you are looking for a hiking/swimming/exploring buddy, Blue might just be your new best friend. Why not stop by and meeting him today?

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TEAM EFFORT: Community members gathered at Full and By Farm in Essex last week for a barnraising project. Earlier this year, the farm was awarded nearly $19,000 in state funds designed to support agribusiness across New York, a measure that made construction of the building possible.

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MINERVA — A celebration of the life of Eric Loiselle, a member of the Essex County Sheriff ’s Department killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, will be held at Courtney Park in Olmstedville on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.

Loiselle was a resident of Olmstedville. As part of this memorial celebration, the Town of Minerva will be dedicating

County Route 29 (within the town) as the “Eric Loiselle Memorial Highway”.

The event will involve police personnel from several departments, including New York State Police, Essex County Sheriff ’s Department, and other agencies.

After the dedication, snacks and lemonade will be available, courtesy of Loiselle’s family. The public is welcome to attend this celebration, which will honor Officer Loiselle’s life and his service to the people of Essex County.

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MHA: Help there for those who need it

Library to host healthy aging discussions

Strand to host art sale and auction

WESTPORT — The Mental Health Association in Essex County, Inc. is a non-profit agency which provides a variety of services to adult residents of Essex County who suffer from mental illness or emotional problems. They do not provide clinical services but rather focus on emotional support, education regarding mental health issues, and advocacy. One of their services is a 24 hour Hopeline staffed by trained peer advocates. On behalf of our Executive Director, Valerie Ainsworth, they are pleased to announce that two members of their staff have completed the requirements for certification with the New York Academy of Peer Services. Watch for a future press release containing the names of the staff members upon receipt of their certificates. Anyone, regardless of age or county of residence, may call the Hopeline at 1-800-4408074 at any time of the day or night. Leave the first name and a telephone number and a member of the staff will call back within 15 minutes.

UPPER JAY — The Wells Memorial Library will how Healthy Aging Discussion Series Friday, Sept. 11, Friday, Oct. 2, and Oct. 23, from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Topics include Living well means more than just living longer; Your action plan for a healthy life; How to find happiness and vitality for a lifetime; It’s all about attitude; Thinking positive and staying connected; Future health planning issues; Rx for peace; and Eat as if your life depended on it. The discussion series is facilitated

by Lynn Edmonds and made possible by the Clinton-EssexFranklin Library System. Reading materials are available. For more information, call or email the library at 946-2644 or wellslib@primelink1.net.

PLATTSBURGH — The Strand Center for the Arts will be hosting an art sale and auction Saturday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. as a fundraiser for the center.

SCA will be auctioning off original artworks and selling a variety of art supply items, including watercolor and oil paints, paintbrushes, canvas materials, novelties and more.

Select items from a private collection of a local art enthusiast will be available as silent auction items. Over 80 other pieces from his private collection will be for sale.

For more information on this event, exhibits, concerts or classes, call 563-1604 or visit plattsburgharts.org.

Free, reduced lunch policy announced — Local schools today announced a free and reduced price meal (free milk) policy for the area school children. School officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility.

Ballard Park to host Julius Caesar WESTPORT — Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s first great tragedy, will be performed outdoors Sunday, Sept. 6, at Ballard Park, at 3 p.m. This is American Studio Theater’s 14th consecutive Labor Day weekend production for the town’s popular annual Shakespeare-in-the-Park festival with free admission.

The audience is encouraged to bring blankets and/or chairs for seating.

Church to host Labor Day celebration Au SABLE FORKS — The Holy Name Church is holding its annual Labor Day celebration Monday, Sept. 7. The celebration kicks-off with a parade down Main St, at 10 a.m., followed by lots of food, entertainment, games of skill, games of chance, face-painting and other children’s games, and Bingo beginning at 2 p.m. The day concludes with the Big Raffle drawing at 5 p.m. with the $5,000 top prize.

Suicide Prevention Rally announced ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host their Suicide Prevention Awareness Rally Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the County Government Complex lawn, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Suicide is an issue everywhere, explained Mental Health Services Director Steve LaValley, including Essex County. Services are available in the community for assessing and treating suicidal behaviors and their underlying causes. Representatives from mental health agencies will be available at the rally, which is free and open to the public. “There is hope, and together, we can reduce the number of lives affected by suicide,” said LaValley.

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AU SABLE FORKS – Art Exhibits, Tahawus Center.

UPPER JAY- Sheila Pritchard art show, exhibit. Upper Jay Art Center. Open to the Public. Aug. 7th – Aug. 28th WILLSBORO- Summer Sculpture Show Exhibit. Lake Champlain Senior Residence. The public is invited to view the art each day until 7 to 8:15 p.m. For further information contact Cory Gilliland at 9634677, c.gillilland@gmail.com or victoria@champlainassistedliving.com

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KEESEVILLE/ESSEX- ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES Early Fall Sessions Sept. 8th – October 13th Tues. 6pm-7pm at VFW Keeseville. ___________________________ Sept. 9th- Oct. 14th Wednesday 9am-10am at New Health Essex, NY. ___________________________ Sept. 10th-Oct.15th Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm Keeseville Elementary INSTRUCTOR DIANE WHITE FOR MORE INFO GO TO: zumba.com or email dianewhite1454@gmail.com

ESSEX – Aug. 29th Essex Coummunity Concerts. Church Street, $10, Child Free. Detials: 963-4084, or essexcommunityconcerts.org

TUPPER LAKE – Farmers Market Wild Center Museum Thursdays 11am-3pm June 4-September 17

PLATTSBURGH - Lakeview Towers Nutrition Site Lakeview Towers 34 Flynn Avenue Plattsburgh, NY Lunch served at noon Monday – Friday Tel: (518) 561-8696

BEEKMANTOWN - VFW 1466 Spellman Rd. Sunday, 6:30 Doors open at 4:30.

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KEESEVILLE - Keeseville Fire Dept.

North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Saturday, 7:30 pm.

KEESEVILLE - VFW #1505 North Country AmVets 1309 Rt. 9 South Sunday, 7pm.

PERU - Knights of Columbus 3452 Main St. Rt. 22 518-6432029 Saturday, 7:30 pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Knights of Columbus #255 St. Peter's School 518-561-4501 Mondays, 7pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Our Lady of Victory 4919 South Catherine St. Wednesday Nights, Doors open at 6:00 with games starting at 7:10 pm.

PLATTSBURGH - Seton Catholic 2390 New York Road 518-5614031 Saturday nights, doors open at 6pm, Games starting at 7:10pm.

PLATTSBURGH - St. John's Academy 59 Broad St. Fridays 7:30 pm, Sundays 2pm.

PLATTSBURGH - St. Peter's 23 St. Charles St. 518-563-1692 Thursdays, 7pm.

PLATTSBURGH - VFW Post 124 116 Boynton Ave. Tuesdays, 7pm doors open at 5pm.

PLATTSBURGH American Legion Post 20 162 Quarry Rd. 518-5631692 Sundays, 7pm.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ELIZABETHTOWN – WIC Schedule at the Public Health Building September 3, 8:00 - 3:30 PM September 17, 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 – WIC shedule at the United Methodist Church September 24, 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 LAKE PLACID – WIC shedule at the Thomas Shipman Youth Center September 1 , 9:30 am - 2:15 PM September 22, 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 WESTPORT – Thank You Party for everything you have done for us when Marlene was sick. The party will be at Jim & Marlene's Home, 1101 Stevenson Road, Saturday, September 5, 2015, Starting at 12:00pm and ending when the fun is over! Bring your bathing suites & appetite's!

DANCING AU SABLE FORKS- Swing Dance Workshop, Adults. Coudsplitter Studio, Tahawus Center, 7 to 8 :15 p.m. $35 pp. Details: 646-7347151, 293-7608, Tahawus@verizon.net, Aug. 7th – Aug. 30th FARMER'S MARKETS ELIZABETHTOWN – Farmers Market Behind Adk Museum Fridays 9am-1pm May 29-October 9 KEENE – Farmers Market Rt 73 Marcy Field Sundays 9:30am-2pm June 14-October 11 KEESEVILLE - Farmers Markets Next to Adk Hardware, Front Street Wednesdays 10am-2pm June 17September 2.

LAKE PLACID – Farmers Market LP Center for the Arts Wednesdays 9am-1pm June 3-October 14 PLATTSBURGH – Farmers MarketPavilion, Durkee St Lot Fridays 3pm-7pm June 26-September 4 ROUSES POINT – Farmers Market 114 Lake St Fridays 3pm-7pm June 26-September 4 SARANAC – Every Sunday.

Saranac Green Market. Picketts Corners. 9:30 a.m. To 1 p.m.

SARANAC LAKE -Farmers Market Fusion Market/Boat Launch Tuesdays 10am-2pm May 12-September 29 SARANAC LAKE – Farmers Market Riverside Park, Main & River Sts. Saturday 9am-2pm June 6-October 17 SCHROON LAKE – Farmers Market Town Hall Parking Mondays 9am1pm June 29-September 7

WILLSBORO - Farmers Market Rt 22 South of Champlain Natl Bk Thursdays 9am-1pm June 18September 3 PUBLIC MEETINGS WILLSBORO - Champlain Valley Men's Bowling League Meeting 9/2 at 6pm. Willsboro Bowling Center 3922 NYS Route 22, Willsboro Bill 518-963-8983 Willsboroughbolwingcenter@hotmail.com SENIORS DANNEMORA - Village Community Center 40 Emmons Street Dannemora, NY 12921 Open Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.Tel: (518) 310-9089 ELIZABETHTOWN – Senior Meal Site Luncheon, Every Friday at Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 William Street. Come enjoy lunch $3.50, play Bingo, socialize with friends & neighbors.

ELLENBURG-Adult Center St. Edmunds Church Hall 5538 Route 11 Ellenburg, NY Open Monday Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 594-7311

PLATTSBURGH - Senior Center 5135 North Catherine Street Plattsburgh, NY Open Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch served at noon Tel: (518) 5617393 ROUSES POINT - Nutrition Site St. Patricks Parish Center 9 Liberty Street Rouses Point, NY 12979 Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Tel: (518) 297-7361 SUMMER PROGRAMS ROUSES POINT – Preschool story time, Miss Sara. Every Monday.

Rouses Point Dodge Memorial Library. 10 to 11 a.m.

VENDORS ESSEX - Ecumenical Thrift Store 306 Main St. (The Manse), Essex NY Open Daily, except Wednesday's, thru Labor Day

MOOERS - Nutrition Site Watson Senior Housing 2448 Route 11Mooers, NY Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday Friday. Tel: (518) 236-5111 PERU - Adult Center VFW 710 Pleasant Street Peru, NY Open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch served at 11:45 a.m.

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Stream restoration to begin KEENE — Stream restoration work has begun at the popular Keene Town Beach on the Au Sable River, across from Marcy Field.

With storm recovery funds provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the old wood and concrete weir, damaged by Tropical Storm Irene, is being removed and replaced. In its place a natural rock weir and vane will restore the stream’s hydrologic function, provide habitat for native fish, and improve the quality and safety of recreational opportunities.

A weir is a structure designed to modify the flow of water, generally smaller and less complex than a dam. The new weir will maintain the long popular swimming hole. The old structure impeded the passage of fish and other aquatic organisms, directed flood flows toward the banks of the river increasing bank erosion, and at certain water heights allowed the formation of small whirlpools.

Supervisor Bill Ferebee and the Keene Town Board worked in partnership with the Au Sable River Association (AsRA), the Essex County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Trout Unlimited (TU), and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to design a repair that would enhance public uses of the beach and restore the natural flow of the river

and habitat diversity.

Typically, FEMA flood response funds rebuild damaged structures to their original specifications. Supervisor Ferebee and Keene’s Town Board worked with staff from AsRA and SWCD to convince FEMA a natural design would better suit the recreational, economic, and scenic interests of the community and follow current best management practices and permitting, overseen by the NY Department of Environmental Conservation, US Army Corps of Engineers, and the Adirondack Park Agency.

Trout Unlimited led a survey of the stream site to describe the natural profile, dimension, and flow of the river along this reach.

With this information, AsRA and the FWS designed the S-weir and rock vane that was approved by the Keene Town Board and

by FEMA. Natural boulders will be placed securely in the shape of an “S” where the damaged wooden structure stood. Scattered clusters of 3 to 4 boulders each will be added downstream of the weir to provide grade control and fish habitat. The new weir will maintain a natural pool, improve water flow, and add habitat. The vane will extend into the river on the far bank upstream of the weir, pointing upstream at a 25 degree angle. It will

protect the bank by moving water into the center of the stream and reinforce the flow of water into the pool.

Work began Monday, Aug. 17, and will continue for several days. The Willsborobased firm Sheehan & Sons dismantled the old weir and moved large natural rock to the site to use in the construction. Work will continue under the supervision of the FWS, TU, SWCD and AsRA and the site will open to the public again in early September.

Supervisor Bill Ferebee said, “I’m happy to see this repair underway and appreciate

the work of the many partners that helped.

We’re rebuilding this great family gathering place, enhancing public safety and the river’s health.”

Kelley Tucker of AsRA said, “This project continues our efforts to restore the East Branch’s ability to withstand floods and make it a wild fishery once again. Together with the work done to stabilize eroding banks at Rivermede Farms in 2012, and to restore of the lower reaches of John’s Brook in 2013, this project contributes to the ecological rebirth of the East Branch.”

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For September 6, 2015 20 or more people for non-speaking roles in theater setting. Same compensation as above with same provisions. Middle aged persons with interesting faces desired.

Male singer for September 6, 2015 Middle age American appearance, must sing loudly with emotion and presence. Playing of instrument also considered.

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Abbott, Roger

Abbott, James

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$1

8/14/2015

Abbott, Roger

Kennelly, Bryan

North Elba

$250,000

8/14/2015

Abbott, Roger

Palange, John & Zata

Keene

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8/17/2015

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North Elba

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8/17/2015

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North Elba

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Newcomb

$60,000

8/17/2015

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Prado, Michael & Valerie North Elba

$1,200,000

8/18/2015

Wright, Jerilyn

Hole, Jay & Morgan

Wilmington

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8/18/2015

Shampeny, Richard

Caccamo, Joseph et. al.

Jay

$16,000

8/18/2015

Dreyer, Richard & Evelyn Neopolitano, Daryl et. al. North Elba

$2,000

8/19/2015

Crocitto, Vincent

Raymond, Gargield

Elizabethtown

$54,100

8/19/2015

Vanderhoof, Heidi et. al.

Snow, Benjamin

Moriah

$1

8/20/2015

Celentano, Marjorie et. al. Carroll, Darrin & Denise

North Elba

$189,000

8/20/2015

Casier, Francis

Profost, Gary & Crystal

St. Armand

$71,000

8/20/2015

Hayes, Paul & Michael

Zaga Real Properties LLC Ticonderoga

$135,000

8/20/2015

Coon, Bruce & Virginia

Lamphear, Joel & Mary

Newcomb

$86,900

8/21/2015

Demar, Dorothy

Backus, Julia

Essex

$130,000

8/21/2015

Swan, Paul & Linda

Swan, Barton & Kristina

Moriah

$5,400

8/21/2015

Smith, Kirkland

Smith, Kirkland C.

Moriah

$1

8/21/2015

Corbo, Betty

Bezon, Michael

Moriah

$77,000

8/21/2015

Finnessey, Karen

Bobbie, Robert

Moriah

$1,000

8/21/2015

Heslop, Thomas et. al.

Redman, Richard & Diane Moriah

$9,000

8/21/2015

Midfirst Bank

Secretary of HUD

$10

North Elba

$309,000

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONR 391, representing Contact with non-desig25% of the bid total, nated persons or othermust accompany each involved Agencies will DIVORCE $349 - Uncontested bid. NYSDOT reserves be considered a serious divorce papers prepared. Only the right to reject any or matter and may result in one signature required. Poor allbids. disqualification. Contact person Application included if Electronic documents Maria Tamarkin (518) applicable. Separation agreeand Amendments are 457-8403. ments. Custody and support posted to www.dot.ny.- Contracts with 0% Goals petitions.- 518-274-0380. gov/doing-business/opare generally single opportunities/const-noeration contracts, where tices sub-contracting is not LEGALS may Contractor is responsi- expected, and SEALED BIDS will be re- ble for ensuring that all present direct bidding ceived as set forth in in- Amendments are incor- opportunities for Small Business Firms, includstructions to bidders un- porated into its bid. To til 10:30 a.m. on receive notification of ing, but not limited to, September 24, 2015at Amendments via e-mail D/W/MBEs. the NYSDOT, Contract you must submit a re- The Contractor must Management Bureau, 50 quest to be placed on comply with the RegulaWOLF RD, 1ST FLOOR, the Planholders List at tion relative to non-discrimination in federallySUITE 1CM, ALBANY, www.dot.ny.gov/doingassisted programs of the business/opportunities/c NY 12232 and will be USDOT 49 CFR 21. onst-planholder. publicly opened and Please call (518) 457read. Bids may also be Amendment may have submitted via the inter- been issued prior to 3583 if a reasonable accommodation is needed your placement on the net using Bid Express to participate in the letPlanholders list. (www.bidx.com).

NYS Finance Law re- ting.

A certified or cashier's Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Restricts communication check payable to the NYS Dept. of Trans- with NYSDOT on pro- gional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 curements and contact portation for thesum specified in the proposal can only be made with D262971, PIN 1161.20, or a bid bond, FORM designated persons. F.A. Proj. M24E-1161CONR 391, representing Contact with non-desig- 203, Essex Co., NYS 25% of the bid total, nated persons or other- Route 86 Over must accompany each involved Agencies will VN-08/29-09/05/20152TC-92898 bid. NYSDOT reserves be considered a serious the right to reject any or matter and may result in allbids. disqualification. Contact Eagle Bear Camp, LLC, Electronic documents Maria Tamarkin (518) Arts of Org filed with SSNY on 08/11/15. Off. and Amendments are 457-8403.

Loc.: Essex County, posted to www.dot.ny.- Contracts with 0% Goals gov/doing-business/opare generally single op- SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon portunities/const-noeration contracts, where tices sub-contracting is not whom process against it may be served. SSNY may Contractor is responsi- expected, and shall mail a copy of proble for ensuring that all present direct bidding Amendments are incor- opportunities for Small cess to: 314 Hathaway Business Firms, includ- Lane, Lake Placid, NY porated into its bid. To receive notification of ing, but not limited to, 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act.

Amendments via e-mail D/W/MBEs. you must submit a re- The Contractor must VN-08/29/2015-1TCquest to be placed on comply with the Regula- 92894 the Planholders List at tion relative to non-discrimination in federallywww.dot.ny.gov/doingbusiness/opportunities/c assisted programs of the onst-planholder.

USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Amendment may have Please call (518) 457been issued prior to 3583 if a reasonable acyour placement on the commodation is needed Planholders list. to participate in the letNYS Finance Law reting. stricts communication Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Rewith NYSDOT on pro- gional Director, 50 Wolf curements and contact Rd, Albany, NY 12232 can only be made with D262971, PIN 1161.20, designated persons. F.A. Proj. M24E-1161Contact with non-desig- 203, Essex Co., NYS nated persons or other- Route 86 Over involved Agencies will VN-08/29-09/05/20152TC-92898 be considered a serious matter and may result in disqualification. Contact Maria Tamarkin (518) 457-8403.

Contracts with 0% Goals are generally single operation contracts, where sub-contracting is not expected, and may present direct bidding opportunities for Small Business Firms, including, but not limited to, D/W/MBEs. The Contractor must comply with the Regulation relative to non-discrimination in federallyassisted programs of the USDOT 49 CFR 21.

Please call (518) 4573583 if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the letting.

Reg. 01, Sam Zhou, Regional Director, 50 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12232 D262971, PIN 1161.20, F.A. Proj. M24E-1161203, Essex Co., NYS Route 86 Over VN-08/29-09/05/20152TC-92898

•MY P U undersigned B L I C RefNO TIC S• I, the NOTICE OFE FORMATION Karmen Leather LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/4/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 40 W. 37th St., Ste. 806, NY, NY 10018. General purpose.

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eree will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Clinton County Government Center, 137 Margaret Street, City of Plattsburgh, N.Y. on the 24th day of September, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

Said premises known as 2077 Route 22, Keeseville, N.Y. 12944.

Tax account number: SBL # : 304-3-4.32.

Approximate amount of lien $ 98,231.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 1933-09.

Joseph Lavorando, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 NC/VN-08/2209/12/2015-4TC-91397

OF SZOT BROTHERS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/22/15. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o David J. Szot, 2 Water Edge Road, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) Hall Design Group, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on August 5, 2015 for business conducted from an office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” is designated as the agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served. “SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the “LLC” at PO Box 182, Essex, NY 12936.

VN-08/15/201509/19/2015- 6TC-91387

NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF Hotel Equities Group, LLC. Authority filed with NY Dept. of State on 7/30/15. Office location: Essex County.

LLC organized in GA on 7/27/10.

NY Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: c/o CT Corporation System, 111 8th Ave., NY, NY 10011, regd. agent upon whom process may be served.

GA and principal business address: 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30346. Cert. of Org. filed with GA Sec. of State, 313 West Tower, 2 MLK, Jr. Dr., Atlanta, GA 30334. Purpose: all lawful purposes.

VN-08/15-09/19/20156TC-91530 Karmen Leather LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 8/4/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 40 W. 37th St., Ste. 806, NY, NY 10018. General purpose.

VN-08/15-09/19/20156TC-91389

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF CLINTONNATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., F/K/A NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342, Plaintiff against JEREMY M. GITTENS, DEANNA L. GITTENS, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated on June 2, 2010.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Lobby of the Clinton County Government Center, 137 Margaret Street, City of Plattsburgh, N.Y. on the 24th day of September, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

Said premises known as 2077 Route 22, Keeseville, N.Y. 12944.

Tax account number: SBL # : 304-3-4.32.

Approximate amount of lien $ 98,231.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 1933-09.

Joseph Lavorando, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 NC/VN-08/2209/12/2015-4TC-91397

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SZOT BROTHERS, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/22/15. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o David J. Szot, 2 Water Edge Road, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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VN-8/15-9/19/15-6TC-90423

THERE IS TO BE NO SWIMMING or use of non-owned playground equipment at the Town of Essex Beggs Park.

By Order of the Town Board of VN-08/29/2015-1TC93036

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