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Boreas classification

We call for a common sense compromise

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Regular season underway Warriors rise to top of MVAC north

County ponders centralized arraignments New statewide legislation part of sweeping reforms designed to make indigent defense more equitable across upstate

The measure would allow Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks to authorize courts to open during nights and weekends to arraign criminal suspects arrested anywhere within their boundaries.

Doing so would cut across local court jurisdictional lines.

The bill, according to the New York Law Journal, grew out

By Pete DeMola of the Hurrell-Harring settlement, which is dramatically shiftpete@suncommunitynews.com ing how counties organize their indigent defense programs.

Essex County is in the early stages of determining how a ELIZABETHTOWN — A new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month will allow the state to designate sites for possible arrangement could shake out. centralized arraignments of criminal defendants during offInformal discussions are underway between the stakeholders, including the district attorney, public defender, sheriff, lohours.

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Mystery found at Adirondack History Museum

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North Pole resident delivered 175 toys to local children in Lewis appearance LEWIS — Santa Claus likes variety.

One year, his sleigh landed on the roof of the Essex County Public Safety Building.

Another, he strode through the front door.

Pete As darkness fell on Friday, the famous DeMola Editor philanthropist’s Kawasaki ATV gunned it over a snowbank before rolling to a neat stop in front of a crowd of overjoyed children.

Santa, easily identifiable in red, made his way through the lobby and took his place before a fireplace festooned with Christmas cheer.

A girl toddled over and sat on his lap.

“I want a unicorn,” she said.

Santa nodded to his elf, who disappeared and materialized a short time later with an armful of gifts.

Officers at the Essex County Sheriff ’s Office have been coordinating the event for the past six years as a way to spread holiday happiness in the community.

This year, Santa delivered his gifts in conjunction with the

cal magistrates and county lawmakers.

The reforms aren’t yet mandatory, Essex County Public Defender Brandon Boutelle told lawmakers last week. But it’s only a matter of time, he said, before all upstate counties will need to come into compliance to ensure every defendant is arraigned with counsel regardless of the time, including nights and weekends.

Suspects will also need to be kept away from detained inmate populations.

A centralized location would require attorneys, judges and security staff to be present during designated hours, ensuring

Newly-discovered paintings depict Adirondack landscapes in a mural that once graced the Deer’s Head hotel Santa Claus distributed toys at the Essex County Public Safety Building on Friday, Dec. 16. Each year, the Essex County Sheriff’s Office coordinates his visit.

By Kim Dedam

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U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

He brought enough for 175 children, said Major Thomas Murphy.

And they kept coming: A basketball. A toy helicopter. Characters from the television program “Rugrats.”

A young girl tentatively approached Santa, who also goes

by Kris Kringle, thumb in mouth.

“What’s your name?” he asked.

She peered at him with big eyes.

“What would you like for Christmas? A dolly?”

ELIZABETHTOWN — In removing an interior display case, curators at the Adirondack History Museum uncovered panels of a hidden wall mural.

Now it’s being saved for a second time.

“It was actually in the doll collection, on a wall,” museum Director Aurora McCaffrey said.

“When we renovated the gallery, we rediscovered the mural in a closed-off area, inside a glassed-in section of the room.”

It is a very large set of treasures: eight panels, each about 5.5-feet tall that vary from about four to five feet in width.

Each piece connects to another.

The artist or artists signature(s) is clearly marked in all capital letters at the lower right edge of one panel: ART & ART 1937.

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>> See MYSTERY | pg. 9

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CVPH issues final call for fundraising efforts

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — The Foundation of CVPH is rounding the final stretch of their annual fundraising effort.

The charitable arm of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital raised $260,000 last year, and aims to beat that goal by the end of the month.

“We are hoping to raise an additional

$50,000 from the community in the next few weeks,” said Kerry Haley, executive director of the Foundation of CVPH. A team of 50 campaign volunteers have been reaching out to their contacts for support. All donations to the health network will stay in the community.

Projects funded in the past year include aiding patients with travel costs for specialized care, funding hospital equipment and programs and the facilitation of an ongoing lecture and education series designed to promote community wellness.

Recent topics have been on mental health, orthopedics and lung cancer.

One program sees SUNY Plattsburgh students working with local third and fourth grade girls on workshops designed to bolster confidence and curb bullying.

The organization also helped fund a child advocacy conference for professionals to learn and better collaborate on addressing child abuse.

Funds are also allocated to provide ongo-

ing education for staff.

Donations this year will tentatively allow for the expansion of a program for nurses for going back to school to further their degree.

A second program will be geared toward retaining medical students conducting their residencies at the Plattsburgh facility.

The foundation provided educational support to nearly 60 employees this year.

The funds also trickle out to neighboring communities. As the coordinator for a recent New York State Health Foundation Grant, the hospital is overseeing public health projects across the county, including the construction of pickleball courts and parks in Peru and Schuyler Falls.

“We’re looking to continue some of those projects,” Haley said.

The campaign ends on Dec. 31.

To make a donation, visit uvmhealth.org/ cvph. Donors can also mail or drop off a check to The Foundation of CVPH, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Call 518-562-7169 for more information.

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Wanted: Bold, strong women

By Pete DeMola

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PLATTSBURGH — The girl scouts are looking for superheroes.

Only strong and determined women need apply.

The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is extending their call for nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards.

The awards are open to women in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties.

The annual ceremony is designed to honor local women who serve as positive role models for young girls.

“We know that there are a lot of fantastic women out there that may go unnoticed for their hard work, determination and leadership,” said Nikki Hilchey, staff liaison for the event at Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York.

Many women who are leaders in their fields credit Girl Scouts with helping them to build the set of skills that paved their road to success, Hilchey said.

Honorees are awarded for their “strength of character, dedicated community service, emphasis on lifelong learning, along with their dedication to fostering self-confidence and leadership skills in others.”

“These are women who have had an impact in community service, trailblazers or leaders in the careers — or who have done both,” Hilchey said.

Between two and six women are honored each year in four categories: trailblazer, community leader, personal achievement and

“Distinguished Leader of Tomorrow” for those between the ages of 17 and 21.

Occasionally, someone is honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Last year’s honoree was Edna Coonrod, of Willsboro.

Coonrod, a former town supervisor, has a lifetime track record of community service, co-founding Mountain Lake Services, among other programs.

“She’s just had an amazing impact on her community,” Hilchey said.

The organization has been holding events in different areas of the council, from Plattsburgh to Albany, since 1985.

Despite process in moving towards a more equitable society, gender gaps remain, said Hilchey, particularly in the STEM fields, which contain deep streaks of bias and prejudice.

“Women who have careers in STEM have faced some challenges that their male counterparts have not been facing,” Hilchey said.

Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 30.

Award-winners will be honored at a dinner in Plattsburgh in September 2017.

“I definitely think this event is very necessary for girls, and showing girls they have options for the future,” Hilchey said.

No prior Girl Scout affiliation is necessary for nominees.

For more info, contact Nikki Hilchey at 518-563-1560 x 307, or email her at events@gsneny.org. Visit the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York website at gsneny.org.

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Grange raises funds for local food shelves

By Pete DeMola

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WHALLONSBURG — Ebenezer Scrooge

sent the Cratchits a prize turkey at the end of “A Christmas Carol.”

Following a radio-style performance of the Charles Dickens classic at the Whallonsburg

Grange Hall, the community sent $965 to three local food shelves.

The performance saw between 20 and 30 voice actors clomp up to the wooden stage and deliver their lines to a packed-to-capacity crowd, making the production, according to Grange Manager Kate Ritter, “less about movement, and more of expression through voice.”

The actors were augmented by the Adirondack Children’s Chorus and a string duo.

The evening also gave way to a swing dance and children’s activities, harkening to the days when granges served as the center of rural community life where cultural outlets can be scant.

“For us, having this event was a way to be together, and celebrate the spirit of the holiday no matter what your background,” Ritter said.

Food shelves were delighted to learn about the fundraising efforts.

The Elizabethtown Food Shelf distributed 50 Christmas baskets to local families on Monday.

Local donors and businesses contributed a

number of items, including roasting pans, turkeys, apples, coffee and dessert items.

The community chipped in $1,875 (not including the Grange), which is the biggest financial haul yet, said Marilyn Jordan.

“We’ve had a really good year,” Jordan said.

“More than we’ve ever had donated.”

Demand is up in Willsboro, where food collection efforts are facilitated through a partnership between the town and Mountain Lakes Services.

The Willsboro Food Shelf delivered 20 baskets for Thanksgiving, up from 12 last year, and anticipates a similar haul this year.

“We appreciate all the donations and the assistance we get from the community,” said Maureen Moynan.

All baskets should be distributed by Dec. 22, Moynan said.

The Westport Food Shelf is also collecting items for the holidays, and will be a beneficiary of the donations collected at the Whallonsburg Grange.

A radio-style performance of a “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 11 raised $965 for area food shelves.

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Keeseville Riverfront Park to move forward

By Pete DeMola

sooner rather than later, with a 2018 completion date.

The funds were awarded as part of the state’s regional economic development council program.

Last year, Ausable received $49,000 to conduct a feasibility study on the Keeseville Civic Center, which has been vacant since October 2010.

The preliminary findings on that study are scheduled to be delivered this month, Senecal said.

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KEESEVILLE — A proposed riverside park in downtown Keeseville has moved closer to reality as another piece of the funding puzzle has snapped into place.

Adirondack Architectural Heritage, the nonprofit preservation organization spearheading the project alongside the town of Ausable, received $281,000 in state grant funds earlier this month.

The proposed $562,000 project will eventually transform the former industrial site into a tree-lined park along the west bank of Ausable River.

“This should be the last piece of funding we need to do the project,” said AARCH Executive Director Steven Engelhart.

Organizers envision a 2.3 acre green space with a walking path, playground and interpretive signage. Perhaps even events can be hosted, like a farmers market or an outdoor concert series.

AARCH will work with the town to acquire the land and demolish the low-slung industrial building that anchors the site.

Currently owned by the George Moore estate, the former Prescott and Sons building dates to the mid-1950s, when the facility made television cabinets. Shuttered in the 1960s, the 15,000-square foot structure has been used for storage ever since.

The presence of asbestos made repurposing near impossible and abatement expensive, Engelhart said.

The demolition is a win-win for the community, he said, because the removal will eliminate an environmental liability.

Once the project is completed, the town will take ownership of the site.

While at least one rendering has been drafted, exact plans remain in flux, and the town and AARCH are seeking public comments.

A series of public forums are in the works, said Ausable Su-

Candlelight service on tap The proposed Keeseville Riverfront Park project received $281,000 in grant funds from the state earlier this month. The former Prescott and Sons building will be demolished and a public park created in its footprint.

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pervisor Sandra Senecal, and the exact schedule will be soon announced on the town’s website. The parties will also create a citizens advisory group to guide the process.

“A park in that area along the Ausable is going to be a terrific asset,” Senecal said.

Engelhart said the project, which joins other recent investment efforts in the community, is another piece in a resurgent Keeseville, which once buzzed with manufacturing activity.

A secondary outcome of the riverside project is its adjacency to the AARCH-owned Stone Mill complex.

Originally constructed in 1849, the organization aims to renovate and redevelop that property for commercial use.

“All of this is starting to add up to a lot of good news for the village,” Engelhart said.

Engelhart said he hoped work on the project can commence

WILMINGTON — A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will take place at the Wilmington Church of the Nazarene at 7 p.m. The Praise Naz Praise Band will perform. For more information, call 946-7708.

Keeseville ‘Brunch with Santa’ upcoming KEESEVILLE — The RC Barnstead Grille will host a brunch with Santa on Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children under 3 eat free. Admission for children 3 to 10 is $5 and over 10 is $10. For more information, call 834-1023.

Essex Arts awarded $20,000, opens 2017 grant program ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Arts Council was recently awarded $20,000 from the Board of Supervisors to re-grant as part of their Cultural Assistance Program awards. To apply for a grant, find an application form at essexcountyarts.org/grants/application. The deadline is March 15. For more information, visit essexcountyarts.org, or email essexcountynyarts@gmail.com.

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Christmas is hope

his time of year we all think about others and putting a smile on the faces of those we love. Many feel even happier when they can create that smile for a perfect stranger.

Giving and caring are the hallmarks of our nation.

Despite the often combative and competitive nature of people in the media spotlight these days, beneath the visible crust is a nation of everyday people, going about their lives doing the small things that make our nation special.

The holidays are all about hope, faith and love. It’s a time for giving and receiving, a time for friends and family and it’s a time to remember the true meaning of the season we’ve come to value. For many it’s about how a small child born in a manger over 2,000 years ago changed our world forever with a simple message.

We hear a lot these days about apostasy, which is the term given to people turning away from any religious affiliation. For years we’ve heard the cry about the commercialization of Christmas and the effect it was having on the reason for the season.

The reality of life and religion can not be classified by terms or affiliations. Jesus made it very clear. Religion is all about how we care for each other and how we take care of those who are in need. He didn’t care what you called yourself, your state of life nor your position in society. In his eyes, all were equal.

Religion is more about what’s in your heart and how you conduct your life which is why this is a season for all men and women of goodwill; Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Atheist or Agnostic.

Practicing an organized faith works perfectly for some Americans, but at the end of time we will all be judged not by our affiliation but by how we each conducted our affairs here on earth.

Gifting friends and family, treating them with respect throughout the year is important but how you choose to treat and respect the perfect strangers you come across says more about who you are than anything else you do.

On behalf of the Sun Community News & Printing staff and family I would like to wish you, your family and your community a very joyous and safe holiday, a prosperous new year and the wish that we are all granted lives of joy, peace and most importantly hope.

May God bless us one and all.

Dan Alexander may be reached at dan@suncommunitynews.com.

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A ‘common sense compromise’ to the Boreas classification

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e took the opportunity over the last two weeks to meet with the two big stakeholders and listen to their reasoned arguments regarding the classification of the 20,578-acre Boreas Ponds Tract in the Essex County town of North Hudson.

While other media outlets were quick to make snap endorsements laden with misinformation, we felt it was our responsibility as the newspaper of record around the Boreas Tract to carefully study the facts.

We decided to let the public hearings play out, talk to those with the most to gain or lose and write as many fact-based articles as possible before weighing in with our opinion.

We are now convinced that the Adirondack Park Agency should listen to local officials, residents, sportsmen and business owners and vote in favor of Alternative 1 — splitting the parcel evenly between a Wilderness and Wild Forest designation.

At the same time, we admit that many of the arguments made by BeWildNY have merit.

Therefore, after the classification, we advocate for a unit management plan that closely mirrors BeWild’s proposal, halting vehicular traffic at LaBier Flow, one mile from Boreas Ponds, but allowing the use of the existing roadways by paddlers, sportsmen and hikers accessing the parcel.

We like to call it the common sense compromise — and here’s why.

Not using the existing hard-packed gravel road between LaBier Flow and Boreas Ponds and instead creating a whole new route as BeWildNY suggests around an environmentally sensitive wetland simply makes no sense.

In fact, we would argue that paddlers entering and exiting LaBier Flow to cut down the trip and hikers trampling the pathway around will cause more environmental damage than those utilizing the roadway that was built to withstand 80,000-pound log trucks.

We’ve also seen where a Wilderness classification isn’t always the guardian angel some believe it is for protection of the backcountry.

At the same time, we believe concerns regarding the introduction of nonnatives and potential misuse of the area by young revelers and motorists are valid.

As has been proven in other management plans, halting traffic at a mile from a water body certainly helps keep trash from the water’s edge and trash fish from the water itself.

We are not going to even comment on the use of ATVs near the ponds or motorboats upon them because we agree with Access in its contention that — aside from the use of zero emission electric motors — were never proposed.

The fact is ATVs aren’t currently allowed on any state Forest Preserve land — for disabled use or otherwise — and arguments from environmental groups that they “just might” be allowed here in the future under a Wild Forest classification aren’t valid.

Under that assumption no Wild Forest should have been allowed anywhere inside the Blue Line for fear that ATVs would run rampant.

From our perspective, the DEC frowns as much on ATV use as BeWildNY does, so to halt anything but foot traffic between LaBier Flow and Boreas for this reason — thus shuttering it to all but one user group — seems pretty narrow minded.

BeWildNY is right when they contend that hikers spend money in local communities, but so do other user groups. From an economic perspective, local business owners are right when they say they should not be excluded.

We are also not convinced that the nearly inaudible hum of an electric boat motor will ruin anyone’s Adirondack experience but, they, too can be ditched under the unit management plan if they are just too thorny an issue.

Mike Duggan, a disabled sportsman from Lake Luzerne, enjoys a ride on his motorized wheelchair into the Boreas Ponds tract on the road between LaBier Flow and the dam at the ponds. The Sun Editorial Board is proposing keeping this road open to the disabled as well as mountain bikers and horses, but closing it a mile from the ponds to vehicular traffic.

Then, like entryways such as the fire trail into the St. Regis Canoe Area and the gravel road into the nearby Santanoni Preserve, the road to Boreas should be opened to at minimum horses and wagons, mountain bikers, DEC workers and backcountry EMS personnel.

How far people will be allowed to go around the ponds can also be worked out in the unit management plan, channeling travel to the roads that can best support it.

The unit management plan is also a living document, which can be tweaked and altered as circumstances change and are evaluated by DEC personnel.

BeWildNY argues that the shoreline is not conducive to camping, but we believe appropriate locations for lean’tos and camping sites can and should be located. The former site of the Finch Pruyn executive cabin is a glowing example.

Plans should then be drawn up and trails built so these areas can be used by mountain bikers in the summer and crosscountry skiers in the winter, adding a welcomed, unique use of the region that will undoubtedly draw more users than hiking alone.

We also agree with BeWildNY that additional mountain biking opportunities in and around Ragged Mountain, as well as utilizing the former Frontier Town theme park property as a gateway to the region should all be explored.

As for access by the disabled — it again seems the utilization of the nearly perfectly flat existing road over the costly and time-consuming construction of a new trail through the mountainous terrain is a no-brainer.

Lastly, we agree with BeWildNY that the best place to locate a snowmobile trail is to the south, where it will connect communities and strengthen local economies. Snowmobilers want destinations; hotels, restaurants and taverns, not closed loops that end where they began.

The public comment period ends on Dec. 30. Consider this our official statement.

But whatever shakes out, we agree with both groups that the process has really demonstrated the sincere love that people have for the Adirondack Park.

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ZoningÊ lawÊ Ô deservesÊ yourÊ supportÕ To the Editor: On Nov. 15, the Elizabethtown Town Board held a public hearing on a local law amending a law that implemented zoning within the geographic boundaries of the former Village of Elizabethtown. Over many years the existing zoning law has gone largely unenforced. The proposed local law is a vast improvement over the existing law and should be more easily enforced if the town undertakes to enforce it.

The proposed local law does not enlarge the geographic area to which it applies. The majority of the changes address the definitions that apply to the different parts of the law, addresses new uses not in existence when the original was enacted, new lighting and sign provisions and the forms required for various projects. These definitions will enable the residents, the planning board and the zoning board to make well-reasoned decisions on zoning issues. However, key to success of any zoning law is the role of the code enforcement officer. Every New York town must have a code enforcement officer, whether or not it has a zoning law. Every town must have a code enforcement officer to enforce the New York Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, a state law.

Where a town has a zing law, the code enforcement officer ordinarily is the person appointed to enforce that zoning law. In the proposed law, the zoning enforcer is called the “local administrator.” The code enforcement officer is appointed by the town board but the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, although the town board sets the hours, duties and wages of the code enforcement officer and can fire the code enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer is otherwise an independent officer. Likewise, neither the planning board nor the zoning board controls the code enforcement officer. Ordinarily, the code enforcement officer makes all of the decisions regarding both the New York Uniform Building Code and the zoning law unless the zoning law provides otherwise. The code enforcement officer may consult with the planning board as needed. While the town board does not control the code enforcement officer, it is likewise so that the town board does not control the planning board nor the zoning board of appeals. Like the code enforcement officer, the planning board and zoning board can be fired by the town board. Neither the town board nor the town supervisor can issue a building permit or a zoning permit.

At the recent public hearing there was some discussion of yet another layer of authority that would handle grievances residents may have with the code enforcement officer or the zoning board. State law now provides that these grievances will be decided by State Supreme Court. The prospect that existing law will be changed to accommodate the Town of Elizabethtown is too remote to even conceive. In any event, given that the town has had difficulty staffing the planning board and the zoning board (all volunteers,) who would staff the court?

It’s not going to happen and the town board would do well to get beyond that “non-issue.” State Supreme Court has for years handled thousands upon thousands of zoning issues originating in all towns throughout the state. It can easily handle those originating in Elizabethtown.

State Supreme Court is a “local” court and has original plenary jurisdiction of all cases and controversies recognized by law. Every county has one or more assigned Supreme Court Justice.

To properly understand the interplay of the two functions of the code enforcement officer/local administrator, one must keep in mind that the terms “permit” or “building permit” do not always have the same meaning. For example, a permit issued representing compliance of the plans for the construction/ renovation of a building for Fire Code purposes does not necessarily mean that the construction/renovation complies with the zoning law. That is, a building permit issued persuant to the Fire Code does not mean that the building/renovation meets the zoning code requirements for lot size, setbacks, or use for a particular purpose, etc. Likewise, a zoning permit does not necessarily mean that the method of construction is safe under the fire code. A combined permit would be required to properly reflect compliance with both laws.

The proposed local deserves your support.

Jim Dawson Elizabethtown

TrumpÊ presidencyÊ lessonÊ inÊ constitutionalÊ law To the Editor: The recent election may be controversial, but it has raised civic awareness. Fundamentally, we’ve learned why philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle were so wary of democracy. They influenced our founding fathers, who also feared the brutes outvoting the citizens, and thus opted for a constitutional republic.

Our nation, at least parts of it, matured to the point of beginning a rational discussion about alternative economic systems such as socialism, and — as the government continues to disappoint — anarchism.

Others embrace fascism.

In addition to learning about philosophy, we’re getting quite an education on constitutional and statutory law. The incoming president is far more effective at teaching constitutional law than the outgoing one, who claimed to be a former law professor. His main opponent only got us up to speed on safeguarding classified information (18 U.S. Code § 793), but that’s about it. Trump has eclipsed two attorneys, Obama and Clinton in his ability to personally demonstrate practical law to the masses.

Trump’s bizarre actions and innumerable conflicts of interest provided us with a working knowledge on parts of the Constitution many of us ignored, such as the Emoluments Clause (Article I, Section 9). We’ve also learned the racist history behind the electoral college (Article II). That’s the institution whose “faithless electors” can redeem the republic as intended — but tragically won’t.

We’re suddenly revisiting, via local government’s rejection of immigrant bullying, the notion of Federal Nullification (10th Amendment). With the nomination of a recently retired Marine general — nicknamed Mad Dog — for Secretary of Defense, we’ve been tragically schooled on the importance of civilian control of the military (Article I).

With just one tweet, we’ve revisited two landmark Supreme Court cases. The first was Texas v. Johnson, affirming 1st Amendment rights, even for flag burners. The second was Afroyim v. Rusk, in which the court found that involuntarily revoking citizenship violates the 14th Amendment.

Another lesson we’ve learned the hard way involves the Takings Clause in the 5th Amendment. Trump’s abuse of eminent domain, vividly illustrated in a countersuit, should have alienated conservatives. A widower in NJ counter-sued Trump because he cajoled the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to offer one-quarter of the market value for her house — to build a limousine parking lot. Trump lost the suit. Mr. Trump’s “100 percent support” for the notorious Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision, with every conservative judge dissenting (and 80 percent of the public), is revolting, especially for a Republican.

Listening to infuriated voters on the West Coast provides a sound knowledge of State secession (Article 1, Section 10). Boy, are they angry out there. And, desperately searching for a non-extremist, the 54 percent who voted against Trump have reacquainted themselves with presidential succession (Article II, Section 1, 20 and 25th Amendments). Opponents are dusting off the impeachment process (Article I, Section 2). You know things are bad when Pence looks moderate.

After that ill-advised Taiwan call, even archaic laws, such as the Logan Act (18 USC § 963), are routinely discussed. The buzz over Trump’s son-in-law getting an administration appointment reacquainted us with 5 USC § 3110 - Employment of Relatives.

Wow, this is a whole semester of material, and we didn’t even mention tax evasion. What an education — it’s a tuition-free Trump University!

The Donald even enlightened us on what isn’t in the Constitution, such as Article 12 ... which he ignorantly vowed to defend. Selfless courage from the man who fought for five draft deferments during the Vietnam War. Frank Pagano Jay

IÕ mÊ 90:Ê BoreasÊ PondsÊ tripÊ isÊ onÊ myÊ bucketÊ list To the Editor: With all the publicity on the Boreas Pond area, my mind travels back in time to the early and mid-1930s.

At that time, Finch and Pruyn Lumber Co. had some very active logging in progress in that area.

I was somewhere between eight and 10 years old.

My father, Henry Savarie, was a foreman for the logging company. I spent a good deal of my summer vacations in the camp with him. Even though that is over 80 years ago, I have vivid memories of the camps, the buildings, the lumberjacks and the life in the lumber woods.

At that time, the product was four foot pulpwood being harvested for the mill in Glens Falls. The trees, mostly spruce and balsam, were felled in spring and the bark stripped from them where they lay. About June, when the trees no longer peeled easily, the activity shifted to the sawing the tree lengths into four foot logs.

These were piled and scaled and waited for the winter skidding season when they were drawn to the rivers and again waited for the return of spring and the river drives. This was the age of hand tools and horses.

There were no chainsaws or mechanized skidders.

I have strong memories of the food provided and some of the cooks. Sam LeMay was the main cook in Camp 1. Steak and pie were standard items for breakfast.

In addition to Camp 1, which was accessible by car, my dad also had the responsibility for Camp 1A — which was a couple of miles off the road, and Camp 1B, which I recall was located at Boreas Pond. It might be possible that this is the building that still stands.

At this point in time I find myself, a veteran, 90 years old with a revisit to the Boreas Ponds area looming large on my bucket list. What do you think my chances are?

Robert Savarie Olmsteadville

MedicalÊ assistanceÊ alsoÊ offeredÊ inÊ Elizabethtown,Ê PortÊ Henry To the Editor: I want to thank Pete Demola for his great article on our medical assistance program. I wanted to offer one clarification. The medical assistance program will also consider applications from Port Henry and the immediate area as well as Elizabethtown and the local area there.

Thank you for your great coverage and help as we seek to assist people with this program for medically necessary travel.

Pastor Tom Smith, Westport Federated Church

DisappointedÊ withÊ AccessÊ proposal To the Editor: I was disappointed in some of the arguments for classification of the Boreas Ponds put forward by Access the Adirondacks in your recent article, “Access the Adirondacks opens up on Boreas.” Hamilton County Supervisor Bill Farber was typically sensible when he stated “People making a flawed argument doesn’t make a flawed argument right.” The idea that motorized access is the best thing for local towns, as opposed to a “restrictive” Wilderness classification, is old, tired, and virtually evidence-free.

Putting aside the fact that the Adirondacks already offer access to every form of recreation imaginable, it’s empirical fact that access alone is not the economic salvation some say it is. It’s also empirical fact that Wilderness is a huge draw. Witness the surging use of High Peaks trailheads, up 30% or more in the last few years, versus declining use of the Essex Chain, where greater access triumphed to the economic benefit of almost no one. Or consider Blue Mountain Lake, where access is at a maximum, yet the hamlet struggles.

One might look no further than Lake Placid, Keene or Keene Valley to see the draw of Wilderness combined with amenities to support hikers, campers and skiers. Access downplays the robustness of the Keene area (where I live), saying it benefits from tourists driving to Lake Placid, not from its proximity to Wilderness. That’s false on its face – try parking at the Garden some time. But even so, does it occur to Access how many people pass Exit 29 at North Hudson to get to Keene, Lake Placid and more? North Hudson is considerably closer to New York City, Boston and Montreal than other High Peaks Wilderness gateways.

Let’s put some amenities there and grab a share of the exploding demand for Wilderness experiences.

Last year the Adirondack Association of Towns & Villages commissioned a survey of more than 300 students graduating from North Country colleges, to see how the Adirondacks were viewed as a place to pursue a career. These are the very people our local communities should covet. Results were encouraging: almost 70 percent said they would consider starting post-college life here. Why? When asked the top things they liked about the Adirondacks, 93% said the natural beauty and open space. Only 68% said outdoor recreational opportunities.

I teach statistics: 93% in a survey is almost unheard of. Maybe we should be paying less attention to old, tired arguments and more attention to these students and to the clear evidence that protected Wilderness is a powerful draw.

Pete Nelson Co-founder, Adirondack Wilderness Advocates Keene

CORRECTIONS Because of a production problem, the name of the author of last week’s guest viewpoint did not appear. The editorial was written by Katharine M. Preston, of Essex, NY. Due to an editing error, the article “Tethering law sparks concerns” (Dec. 17 edition) incorrectly said the new law will regulate the use of leashes. The law applies to tethers — not leashes.

A time of Giving Where are you Christmas?

Teah Dowling Reporter

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ast week, I spent three hours filling out cards for my coworkers, each one containing a different handwritten message.

My hand felt numb and what else to say became scarce after card number 40. I didn’t give up and filled out 20 more.

Earlier this week, I handed out those cards personally.

I know a majority of them will end up in the garbage and a few will wind up on a refrigerator.

But that doesn’t matter.

Christmas isn’t about recognition or getting something back in return.

Christmas is about giving, caring about someone enough to think about them during this time of joy and love.

These gestures don’t have to be big or cost money. They just need to come from the heart.

I’ve noticed that people today are caught up more in the price tag than the gift itself.

Adults spend hundreds of dollars to try to shower people in gifts and expect even more in return.

Kids demand their parents for video games and tablets. Santa’s toys are becoming obsolete.

When I was younger, my grandfather used to give me $100 to buy Christmas presents for my fairly large family of 10.

My grandfather used to always tell me, “It’s not about the cost of each gift, but the thought you put behind it.”

I remember buying my grandfather’s favorite candy: peach blossoms.

Each large bag cost $2 and only lasted him one night, but he loved every bite.

I made handmade coupons for my mom for a free car washing or dinner. She still enjoys getting them every year.

Everything I give comes from the heart and that’s what Christmas is all about: Love.

Try not to forget that this holiday season.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Teah Dowling is a reporter with Sun Community News. Reach her at teah@suncommunitynews.com.

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Mystery

From page 1 The ampersand looks like an E with a swash for the lower serif.

McCaffrey is working to find out who the artists were.

No museum paperwork details who commissioned the mural either.

But the artwork was apparently designed for a specific space in the old Deer’s Head Inn, the large three-plus hotel which stood east and jutted forward of the annex that remains as the Deer’s Head Inn today.

Tracing museum records, McCaffrey did find the panels were saved before the building was torn down in 1968.

Deer’s Head demolition marked Record-Post front page news on Dec. 26, 1968, so it’s safe to assume the murals were moved before then.

Longtime proprietor Ben Stetson had sold the place in April of 1932, according to historic records, to Eugene Bastion and Otto Jaeger of Poughkeepsie, just five years before the murals were signed.

Stetson died on Feb. 8, 1937, so it is unlikely he commissioned the work.

McCaffrey doesn’t know which room or rooms the painted panels occupied at the former Deer’s Head establishment.

But the paint’s once vibrant color is muted by a yellowed film of smoke or grease.

One tiny section of the painting was cleaned by museum Conservator Jennifer Baker to reveal what the underlying pigments really look like.

They glow.

“She is going to write up a conservation treatment plan,” McCaffrey explained of the History Center’s move to restore the large work.

ADIRONDACK ARTISTS Meantime, historians here have started to dig: 1937 was an interesting year for murals and artists and hotels competing for guests in this region.

The panels collectively depict late summer Adirondack mountain landscapes in swift, Impressionist strokes. The vista is gauzy, almost like a montage of colorized Seneca Ray Stoddard images.

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Vast skies reach high covering nearly the top half of every panel and piled with billowing and enormous clouds amassed against washed tones of aquamarine, maybe cerulean, blue.

Mountain ridges indicate distinct lines of Marcy with Algonquin on one side, maybe Basin and certainly Saddleback in the Great Range on other panels. Peaks are posed behind lower ridges streaked with rockslides.

The mountains stretch back in ascending layers from leaning pines, tall birch trees with ochre-tinged leaves and dark forest-wrapped ponds. Rocky outcroppings fringe the painted waters.

The collective mural appears a lot like a 360-degree view of summer landscapes in Keene, somewhere near the Au Sable Lakes given the prominence of Saddleback.

There are no fanciful human characters or stylized guides at work in the paintings.

Only one section of the mural suggests human intrusion in a roughly sketched small brown cabin, its low-slung roof somewhat cocked over a front porch that tilts against uneven ground.

Four deer graze on one panel, one gazing straight from the painting, frozen in deer stillness.

An adeptly shaded pines leans over the water across another panel, jumping in 3-D from the mural.

WHO DONE IT? There were many artists making murals here and from here in the mid-1930s to 1940.

Arto Monaco, arguably the most famous “ART” from this county, graduated with his art degree from Pratt Institute in New York in June 1937. He promptly left for Hollywood and his first job at Walt Disney Studios.

He subsequently painted several murals in restaurants nearby: at his father Louis Monaco’s place, Monaco’s, in Upper Jay, a work that caught the attention of Jay’s elder artist Rockwell Kent and lead to an important long-time friendship between the two.

Kent mentored Monaco’s acceptance at Pratt.

In 1940, Monaco, then age 27, created a famous Canadian hunting party mural at the Village Inn restaurant in Au Sable Forks.

Historic news records squabbled in 1939 over another wall mural Monaco had done (not, as

had been reported, by Rockwell Kent) at a place called Gero’s North End Tavern & Grill in Plattsburgh.

Kent cleared up the debacle in a letter to the Record-Post in November, 1939.

He wrote with zest: “Before we let Arto Monaco be drawn away to paint great murals for the everlasting edification and delight of the people of America at large, let’s see to it that the walls of every place in this countryside where we eat, or dance, or drink our beer, are painted

by Arto Monaco. Very truly yours, Rockwell Kent.”

Monaco, of course, went on to design and build toys and his famed Land of Makebelieve in Upper Jay. The History Center is currently conserving a large collection of Monaco’s work. And they haven’t ruled out his contribution to this mural.

In 1937, Kent was working on what became a signature mural for the new Post Office building in Washington D.C. At the History Center, McCaffery said they have traced works of another well-know Adirondack painter, Arthur D’Artois.

But in showing images of the mural to his descendants, his hand has since been ruled out.

The Old Mill Art School run by portrait artist Wayman Adams was in full swing between 1932 and 1940 on the southern end of River Street in Elizabethtown.

“I would love to find who the artist is,” she

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Adirondack History Center Museum curators rediscovered a mural hidden for some time behind a glass wall behind the doll collection. It is signed, as shown here: ART & ART 1937. Go to suncommunitynews. com to see more of the mural.

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said of the salvaged Deer’s Head mural.

“I would like to submit for a conservation grant and display this at the museum.”

The panels are now freed from behind the glass case full of antique dolls and resting for winter on the mezzanine balcony above the museum’s stage coach and buggy collection housed in what was once the Elizabethtown High School.

Any local resident or historian who remembers the Adirondack landscape mural or knows something further of its provenance is encouraged to call the Adirondack History Center.

Santa

From page 1 The elf retrieved Olaf, the snowman from “Frozen,” which was nearly as large as she was.

After receiving their gifts, children made their way through a gauntlet of goodies that ended with a holiday snack buffet of hot chocolate and reindeer noses (chocolate balls), Rudolph noses (red spheres), snowman arms (pretzels) and snowflakes (popcorn).

This was the first time the event was held at night, Murphy said. With the temperatures bottoming out in the high single-digits, the crowd huddled together indoors.

Outside, a patrol vehicle outfitted in Christmas lights twinkled and cast rainbows into the darkness.

“It’s become very popular,” Murphy said.

Santa has made numerous appearances across Essex County this month, including events in Elizabethtown, Westport, Moriah and Ticonderoga.

While his full schedule hasn’t yet been made public, Santa will likely continue to make additional one-off appearances across the county ahead of Christmas Day, which falls on Sunday.

Details are expected to emerge at noradsanta.com later this week.

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Owen, Mason and Henry Siegl of Essex enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Essex Fire House Dec. 10.

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Hunter French shares his wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Alexander Gough examines different crafts during the Christmas in Essex celebration Saturday, Dec. 10.

Santa Claus entertains Gavin Madill in Westport Dec. 3.

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It was a rockinÕ good time last weekend at Christmas events in Elizabethtown, Essex and Westport.

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Ashley Duke and Ciara Duke share a pancake breakfast at the Westport Federated Church on Dec. 3.

Tom Hughes shows off some desserts Saturday, Dec. 10 in Essex

T.J. Pollock, aged 4 months, visits Santa for his first Christmas during Elizabethtown’s celebration Sunday, Dec. 11.

The Pleasant Valley Chorale perform during the Christmas in Elizabethtown on Dec. 11.

Mackenzie Martin and Mimi Lane enjoy eating breakfast together at the Essex Fire Station on Saturday, Dec. 10.

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Historic Homestead Bed and breakfast opens in Willsboro

WILLSBORO — Historic Homestead, a new bed and breakfast, has opened on Main Street in Willsboro.

The business opened in June. Since then, the homestead has earned a five star rating from guests.

The homestead was built in 1834 and has been maintained with much of its older charm along with current updates.

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County nutrition building moves forward Supers authorize specs for new building at county fairgrounds

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Lawmakers unanimously voted to accept the schematics for a proposed new nutrition building at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport.

The structure clocks in at $1.2 million, not including equipment costs.

“It provides a long-term solution to the nutrition issue,” Essex County Manager Dan Palmer told lawmakers on Monday.

The plan, designed by the Plattsburgh firm Architectural & Engineering Design Associations, depicts a single-story, 3,689-square foot structure.

The proposed site is on the west side of the campgrounds before a pair of access roads located directly across from the Westport Hotel & Tavern.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors previously authorized up to $2.2 million for the structure, which would replace the building in Elizabethtown, which is afflicted with hard-tomitigate mold and codes issues.

The county has obtained $500,000 in state grants to pay for the structure, with an additional $500,000 slated to be derived from their forestry account.

Lawmakers previously weighed other options, including the construction of a modular structure in Elizabethtown, before ultimately deciding on the current plan.

County employees will perform as much of the work as possible to keep costs low, reported Essex County Deputy

Department of Public Works Superintendent James Dougan.

If lawmakers approve the preliminary design at next month’s full board meeting, the project will go out to bid.

The subcommittee also received an update on the prospects of repairs to the Cornell Cooperative Extension building, which is located on the same county-owned parcel.

Palmer said county officials need a specific resolution from lawmakers before they can draft a plan to address the structure.

Past estimates revealed at least $1.2 million to bankroll the needed repairs, he said.

“Hopefully there’s some grant money out there to do that,” said Michael “Ike” Tyler (R-Westport).

Pictured above: County lawmakers tentatively approved schematics for the proposed new nutrition building at the county-owned fairgrounds in Westport on Monday, Dec. 19.

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Keene council introduces new supervisor at December meeting

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KEENE — Transition of leadership here moved smoothly with interim Supervisor Joe Pete Wilson Jr. introduced at the December Town Council meeting.

Wilson takes office in January, but sat in with the board last week.

Former Supervisor Bill Ferebee was presented with a gift and many words of thanks by Councilman Paul Martin, who is acting supervisor until Jan. 3.

“We have all very much appreciated the leadership you gave,” Martin told Ferebee.

Ferebee and former Keene Supervisor Tom Both have each offered to help the board and incoming supervisor in any way needed. Both was also at the welcome meeting for Wilson’s formal introduction.

Martin said six candidates were interviewed for the position.

“We were really pleased so many people applied for the appointment,” he said, praising the Keene community.

“Really, any one of them could have done the job.”

Wilson Jr. takes over with several projects pending, including updates to the employee manual and ongoing work on town infrastructure.

But the community here is confident going forward.

“I think Joe Pete will do a great job,” Ferebee told the Sun before the meeting.

“I’ve had good connections with him when he worked for the college (North Country Community College). And has a very good team around him.”

KEENE APPROVES OIL TRAIN MORATORIUM Keene’s Town Council also heard from a local advocacy group, Adirondack Mothers Out Front, who asked them to approve a resolution seeking moratorium on shipping Bakken oil in trains along Lake Champlain.

The board did vote to support a moratorium.

The resolution passed with one dissenting vote from Councilman Jerry Smith.

Mothers Out Front organziers Stephanie Miller and Monique Weston shared a short film showing why the trains pose a threat to New York waterways, in particular the Hudson River south and Lake Champlain up here.

“The consequences of a derailment would be tragic,” Miller read the resolution aloud.

“At stake is the drinking water drawn from Lake Champlain for 145,000 people; the possible loss of life and property in Plattsburgh and

Joe Pete Wilson Jr. in small towns near its shore, including their schools, playgrounds, homes, businesses, farms and churches.”

The crude oil is transported in thin skinned railcars designed to carry corn syrup, Weston explained.

Asked why Mothers Out Front are concerned when Keene is some miles inland from the tracks, the mothers said any spill or crash would involve first responders from all around Essex County, including Keene.

“The explosive nature of Bakken crude oil poses unacceptable danger to first responders and other emergency personnel,” their resolution says.

And the message they shared in the film suggests potential community devastation is calculated as collateral damage between points A and B with no economic benefit to the region.

Asked why he did not support the resolution, Smith said he believes the matter is better handled at a county level.

“I think our point is to raise awareness,” Weston explained of their approach to residents and leaders here.

Several Clinton County towns, including Plattsburgh, Champlain, Saranac, Beekmantown, Peru and the City of Burlington in Vermont have passed similar resolutions calling for protection in their communities.

The group is looking to address the Essex County Board of Supervisors and seek a similar resolution, Weston said.

“It’s hard to fathom how far the ripples (of any disaster) would go,” Martin said of potential derailment or explosion.

“It could destroy Lake Champlain for eons.”

Mothers Out Front is also looking to share their proposal with towns along the lake.

The farmland there, Miller said, is important to the economic and food system of the entire region.

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WILLSBORO — Last year, the Warriors varsity boys basketball team rose to the top of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference’s northern division on their way to a Section VII/

Max Longware had key plays in the wins against Keene and ELCS as the Willsboro Warriors have started strong in MVAC play.

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Class D title game appearance against Moriah.

In the early season, the Warriors are looking to get their again.

Despite some early nonleague losses, the Warriors enter the Christmas break with a record of 5-0 in conference, opening with a pair of rivalry wins over Westport and Elizabethtown-Lewis.

Head coach Jim Spring said while the team has started the MVAC season strong, they still have work to do.

“We’re still learning,” Spring said. “We struggle to get a good start at times.”

That was shown last week, as the Warriors fell behind to both Keene and ElizabethtownLewis before pulling off second half comeback wins, a 38-37 triumph over Keene and a 3735 win over the Lions where the Warriors did not lead until less than a minute remaining in the game.

“People are trying to accept their new roles and some people have multiple roles,” Spring said. “We are still trying to gel together as a team and that will come in time. It’s a big stepping stone in the right direction for us. To get three big wins in the Joseph King helped spark a second half rally for the Willsboro Warriors against Elizabethtown-Lewis last The Warriors opened the 2016-17 MVAC season with wins over Keene as well as rivals ELCS and Westleague with Westport, Keene week. port. and Elizabethtown is always Photo by Keith Lobdell big.”

The team has been searchpart of it and accepting the we.” ing for their identity this season after the loss of Zach Pierson Returning in a starting role for the Warriors is 2016-17 sixth and Lucas Cross to graduation, along with the transfer of cen- man Max Longware, who was instrumental in the two close ter Sean Lincoln. Adding to the losses was the fact returning wins against Keene and ELCS. starters Jesse Hearn and Warren Jackson both missed time at “Max played last year and gave us great minutes towards the the beginning of the season, and the Warriors feel they are still end of the year so we had high expectations for Max,” Spring seeking to find their stride. said. “He has done this time and time again, he made some big “Jesse missed the first three games of our season and Warren plays against Keene and against ELCS. He’ll get better as we missed a week, so we’re still trying to get that coherent team keep playing him.” aspect about us,” said Spring.

“I want to play to the teams strengths,” said Longware. “We “It’s been tough at the beginning of the year with not having really work down to the post and work well together as a team, everyone,” point guard Trevor Bigelow, a third returning start- and my job is to help in the post area and get people boxed out.” er, said. “The more we play together we are figuring out each Longware also has another advantage in the post — the fact others strengths and playing uselfish ball and we are building that he is left-handed. off of it and working together as a team now.”

“It’s a great advantage because everyone always expects me to “I think we had a rough start against some of the bigger schools we played, but we were able to come together and find go right and they are looking the other way,” he said.

Against ELCS, Joseph King provided a spark with early our potential through those games and I think it will lead to points in the second half, along with the game-winning basket some pretty great things,” said Jackson.

“Everyone is blending well,” added Hearn. “Everyone has in the final minute of play.

“My role is based on the teams need,” said King “If they need their quirks they need to work out but I think we will do that someone to drive and get things going, that is what I do. I want and be at the same level we were at the end of last year.”

“Playing together is the biggest thing,” said Spring. “Every- to try and get my teammates easy looks when I can.”

“Joe played a couple games on varsity last year and he is just a one playing their role and everyone forgetting about the me fireball,” Spring said. “He is one of those kids every coach wants on their team. There’s no quit in them.”

“Everybody can compete at this level and they are all earning their playing time,” said Jackson of the players stepping into new roles. “I’ll keep feeding them the ball and I know the rest of the team will and they will do the same for us.”

For the Warriors, the early season wins on the road give them confidence as they prepare to play the post-break season.

“It’s a good feeling to get these wins,” said Hearn.

“We know we can go into those second games against these teams knowing we can beat them and that all three are home games for us the next time around,” Bigelow said. “We’ll have our crowd their cheering us on.”

It also allows them to build towards the sectional playoffs and a potential finals rematch come March.

“We know need to play better in the first half of our games,” Jackson said. “As the game progresses, we all come together as a team and start playing basketball the way its meant to be played.”

“We need to keep moving the ball to get the best shot,” added Hearn. “We need to get to the mindset where we always move the ball to get the best team shot possible. I think if we get there we will be right where we were last season.”

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A recap of games covered by Sun Community News from the last week

Monday - Bowling

Elly Smith scored 11 points for Keene against the Griffins Dec. 13.

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PLATTSBURGH — It was a double header of bowling matches at North Bowl Lanes, as The Beekmantown Lady Eagles hosted Willsboro and Plattsburgh High hosted the Peru boy’s and girl’s squads Dec. 12.

For the Lady Eagles, who scored a 4-0 win over the Warriors, Kylie Hilborne read the wax right as she rolled a 243 high game as part of a 597 series. Alyza Agoney added a 548 series with a high game of 197, while Morgan Burnet had a 538 series with 208 high game.

The Warriors were led by Devi Lee, who had a high game of 203 as part of a 538 series.

The Peru Lady Indians also scored a 4-0 win, with theirs coming against the Lady Hornets. Kathryn Bowman had a 186 high game as part of a 491 series, while Briaunna Varno had a 386 series in then win.

The Hornets were led by Jessica Shaffer, who had the high game of the match with a 212. She also added a 205 game as she earned high series of the match with a 603.

In the boys match, Brett Ciolek rolled a 251 game to lead the Indians with a 573 series as they scored an 8-0 win over the Hornets. Arryn Clark contributed to the Indians’ cause with a 209 high game as part of a 559 series.

Like the girl’s match, it was the Hornets who had top individual honors, as Ryan Beebie had a 603 series.

Photos from these matches, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Tuesday - Girls basketball WESTPORT — The Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport Lady Griffins outscored the Lady Beavers 13-5 inthe second quarter before holding on in the fourth for a 48-41 win Dec. 13.

The Griffins took advantage of Keene foul trouble and a strong performance by junior Hannah Schwoebel, who scored 21 points while grabbing 18 rebounds in the win. Ellie Storey added 11 points, while working hard on defense and holding Keene standout Hanna Whitney to 8 points.

Chloe Mitchell and Taylor Gough each scored 6 points for the Griffins, while Malynda Lobdell and Lizzie Stephens each scored 2.

Elaina Smith paced the Beavers with 13 points, as Elly Smith added 11 before fouling out. Daria Venner scored 6 points, while Caitlyn Lopez added 2 and Emily Whintey 1.

Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Thomas Celotti scored 5 points for the ELCS Lions against Willsboro Dec. 14.

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Joel Morris led the Lions with 11 points, while Anthony Celotti scored 9, Sam Huttig 6, Thomas Celotti 5 and Kris Mazzacone 4.

Photos from this game, covered by sports editor Keith Lobdell, can be found at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Chance Lapier scored the lone pin for the Patriots against Saranac Dec. 14.

Ellie Storey scored 11 points for the Elizabethtown-Lewis/Westport Lady Griffins in a 48-41 win over Keene Dec. 13.

Wednesday - Boys basketball

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ELIZABETHTOWN — Trailing heading into the fourth quarter, the Willsboro Warriors outscored the ElizabethtownLewis Lions 13-3 in the final eight minutes to earn a 36-35 comeback victory Dec. 14.

Joseph King led the second half rally and the Warriors with 10 points, including the game-winning bucket. Max Longware, who tied the game, scored 8 points, along with Warren Jackson, while Jesse Hearn scored 5 points with Trevor Bigelow and Jared Joslyn each scoring 3.

Wednesday - Wrestling

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SARANAC — The Chiefs started off the CVAC regular season Dec. 14 with a 78-9 victory over the AuSable Valley Patriots.

The Chiefs opened with three wins by forefit, while Hunter Devins (99), Jordan Daniels (106), Alex Christman (126), Ben Scholtis (132), Andrew Rivera (138), Johnny Devins (145), (152) Jacob Nolan, (220) Joe Hardway and (285) Owen Rock each scored wins by pin for the Chiefs.

For the Patriots, Joe LeClair scored a 4-3 decision win over Chad Canning at 160, while Chance Lapier won by pin with one second remaining in the second quarter at 182.

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an expedited process, say advocates.

At present, defendants charged with a misdemeanor may not have speedy arraignments during odd hours. They may have to wait for local magistrates to travel to the court, or be subject to the other whims of a vast and remote county.

The law’s sponsors say predictable hours might make it more enticing for counsel to represent defendants, as well as allow them to be present at more of the arraignments.

While the administrative judges for each judicial district can set up the system for their respective counties, all stakeholders need to be on the same page, Boutelle said.

“We have the tool, we just need to come up with a plan,” he said.

‘WE NEED MORE INFO’ Essex County Sheriff Richard Cutting said he had several outstanding questions about the legislation, and was awaiting guidance from the New York State Sheriff ’s Association before taking a position.

Initial concerns, he said, include transportation logistics and how the reform would affect minors — like 17-year-olds picked up in the middle of the night.

“We’re incarcerating people that don’t need to be,” Cutting said.

Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague, too, said

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But early discussions have revealed the concept is controversial with local justices, she said, and they need to be brought into the loop in any future talks.

“I can tell you that I favor any procedure that helps make the criminal justice system more efficient and productive,” Sprague said. “I’m not sure this is the answer.”

Sprague said she wanted to make it clear that neither she nor her staff receive additional compensation by the county or state to appear at arraignments.

It has been reported elsewhere that DA’s offices and defense attorneys elsewhere are getting money for appearances in addition to their regular salaries, Sprague said.

But in Essex County, the state has only provided grants and funding for the public defender’s office.

“My staff will continue to do our jobs diligently and appear for arraignments if necessary regardless of which judge is doing the arraignments that particular period of time,” Sprague said.

Now is an optimal time to research the option of using holding cells at the Essex County Public Safety Building in Lewis as a possible central location, said the district attorney.

“The Corrections Law was amended for Essex County allowing exceptions for certain requirements that prevented the jail from having them,” Sprague said. “Now we have to look into the options we have, research the cost and see if this would be a beneficial choice for our county.”

Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Preston (I-Wilmington) is also taking a wait-and-see approach.

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“I’d love to see some consolidation,” Preston said. “Of course, we would have to see what that plan is going to cost.”

MIGHT SAVE MONEY While it’s too early to discern the exact costs for coming into compliance, Boutelle said the new arrangement will likely save the county money in the long run.

“I think it’s a long-term cost savings solution with some money up front,” Boutelle told lawmakers in July. “It’s going to be an investment, it’s not cheap.”

Boutelle earlier said the signing of an indigent defense bill designed to shift costs from counties to the state may have portended some additional funding help for centralized arrangements.

But, he said on Dec. 12, prospects for the governor signing that bill are dimming.

“I don’t think there’s much more we can do then wait and cross our fingers,” he said.

The legislation has support from State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the New York State Association of Counties and the New York State Magistrates Association.

Civil War program set at Paine Library WILLSBORO — The Friends of the Paine Memorial Free Library will present “Between this World and the Next: The Story of the Adirondack Regiment in the Civil War,” a program created by Sharp Swan from Essex, on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are free. Refreshments will be served.

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Our furry friends really appreciate it! We have an ongoing need for canned food, dog and cat toys, dog collars, and soft bedding supplies, and we really appreciate your generosity!

Our third annual Snowmobile Rally is swiftly approaching, and given the weather prediction for this winter, we are expecting perfect snow conditions! Come join us on Saturday, Jan. 14 for a fun day in the snow at the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport. We will be auctioning off a 1972 Arctic Cat. Please check out our Facebook page for more information.

Our featured pet this week is Brandon Walsh, a Domestic Shorthair-mix who is so certain he’s really a human, that he has a first and last name! This handsome fellow will mesmerize you with his emerald eyes and unwavering stare. He still has quite a bit of youthful energy and enjoys kittenish games, as he is just over a year old. Brandon is a real sweetheart who gets along well with other cats and enjoys the company of people of all ages. He is also free to adopt as part of our December holiday special! Why not stop by and meet him today?

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Keene Boathouse LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 22 | December 24, 2016 • The SunLoca(CV) 30, Valley 2016.News Office tion: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as LEGALS agent of the LLC upon NOTICE OF FORMATION whom process against it OF Crowley's Village may be served. SSNY Emporium, LLC. Arts. of shall mail a copy of any Org. filed with Secy. of process to the LLC at: State of NY (SSNY) on PO Box 839, Keene Val11/14/16. Office loca- ley NY 12943. Purpose: tion: Essex County. To engage in any lawful SSNY designated as act or activity for which agent of LLC upon limited liability compawhom process against it nies may be formed inmay be served. SSNY cluding with or without shall mail process to: limitation, management 2515 Main St., Apt. 2, of real estate holdings, Lake Placid, NY 12946. and engaging in any and Purpose: any lawful ac- all activities necessary tivities. or incidental to the foreVN-12/10-01/14/2016going.

6TC-138247 VN-12/03-01/07/20166TC-137543 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY Mountain Song ProducCOMPANY (LLC) tions LLC, Arts of Org Name: Essex Farm Part- filed with SSNY on ners, LLC Articles of Or- 09/09/16. Off. Loc.: Esganization filed with the sex County, SSNY desigSecretary of State of nated as agent of LLC New York (SSNY) on De- upon whom process cember 1st, 2016 Of- against it may be served. fice Location: Essex SSNY shall mail a copy County. The SSNY is of process to: 634 Hurridesignated as agent of cane Rd., Keene, NY the LLC upon whom 12942. Purpose: to enprocess against it may gage in any lawful act. be served. SSNY shall VN-12/10/2016-1TCmail a copy of any pro- 138031 cess to the LLC at: 2503 NYS RT 22 Essex, NY NOTICE OF FORMATION 12936. Purpose: To en- of Limited Liability Comgage in any lawful act or pany (LLC) Nellies Bakery, LLC. Articles of Oractivity. ganization filed with the VN-12/24-01/28/2017Secretary of State of 6TC-139388 New York (SSNY) on NOTICE OF FORMATION November 14, 2016 for conducted OF LIMITED LIABILITY business COMPANY (LLC) Name: from an office located in Keene Boathouse LLC. Essex County, NY. The Articles of Organization SSNY is designated as filed with the Secretary the agent of the LLC of State of New York upon whom process (SSNY) on September against it may be served.

30, 2016. Office Loca- SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the tion: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as LLC at 6 Lilly Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996. agent of the LLC upon whom process against it Douglas R. Ferris, P.E. may be served. SSNY President shall mail a copy of any VN-12/3-1/7/2017-6TCprocess to the LLC at: 137145 PO Box 839, Keene Valley NY 12943. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed including with or without limitation, management of real estate holdings, and engaging in any and all activities necessary or incidental to the foregoing.

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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 6 Lilly Lane, Willsboro, NY 12996.

Douglas R. Ferris, P.E. President VN-12/3-1/7/2017-6TC137145 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Town of Lewis Fire District Board of Commissioners will hold their 2017 organizational meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 PM with the regular monthly meeting to immediately follow at the Lewis Fire House, 17 Firehouse Lane, Lewis New York.

VN-12/24/2016-1TC139672 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RL Weber, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/28/16. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1149 NYS Rte. 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977. Purpose: any lawful activities.

VN-11/19-12/24/20166TC-136262 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LLC: Name: Rooster Comb Inn, LLC Articles of Organization filled with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 8/12/16 Office location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 10909 RT. 9N PO BOX 375 Keene NY 12942.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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is designated as agent of visees, legatees, credithe LLC upon whom tors, trustees, commitprocess against it may tees, lienors, and asbe served. SSNY shall signees of such demail a copy of any pro- ceased, any and all perwww.suncommunitynews.com cess to the LLC at: sons deriving interest in 10909 RT. 9N PO BOX or lien upon, or title to 375 Keene NY 12942. said real property by, Purpose: To engage in through or under them, or either of them, and any lawful act or activity.

VN-12/17-01/21/2017their respective wives, widows, husbands, wid6TC-138412 owers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, exSUPREME COURT OF ecutors, administrators, THE STATE OF NEW devisees, legatees, credYORK COUNTY OF ES- itors, trustees, commitSEX INDEX NO. CV16tees, lienors and as0155 Plaintiff designates signs, all of whom and ESSEX as the place of whose names, except as trial situs of the real stated, are unknown to property SUPPLEMEN- plaintiff; SECRETARY OF TAL SUMMONS Mort- HOUSING AND URBAN gaged Premises: 138 DEVELOPMENT; NEW HURLEY AVENUE LAKE YORK STATE DEPARTPLACID, NY 12946 Sec- MENT OF TAXATION tion: 42.66 Block: 2 Lot: AND FINANCE; UNITED 17.000 REVERSE STATES OF AMERICA; MORTGAGE SOLU- JOSEPH A. PROVONTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, CHA, IN HIS CAPACITY vs. DAVID WATSON, AS AS ESSEX COUNTY HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" OF THE ESTATE OF through "JOHN DOE JOHN WATSON; DAVID #12," the last twelve WATSON, AS HEIR AND names being fictitious DISTRIBUTEE OF THE and unknown to plaintiff, ESTATE OF JANET WAT- the persons or parties SON, any and all per- intended being the tensons unknown to plain- ants, occupants, pertiff, claiming, or who sons or corporations, if may claim to have an in- any, having or claiming terest in, or general or an interest in or lien specific lien upon the upon the premises, dereal property described scribed in the complaint, in this action; such un- Defendants.

To the known persons being above named Defenherein generally de- dants YOU ARE HEREscribed and intended to BY SUMMONED to anbe included in the fol- swer the complaint in lowing designation, this action and to serve namely: the wife, widow, a copy of your answer, husband, widower, heirs or, if the complaint is at law, next of kin, de- not served with this scendants, executors, summons, to serve a administrators, de- notice of appearance on visees, legatees, credi- the Plaintiff's Attorney tors, trustees, commit- within 20 days after the tees, lienors, and as- service of this sumsignees of such de- mons, exclusive of the ceased, any and all per- day of service (or within sons deriving interest in 30 days after the service or lien upon, or title to is complete if this sumsaid real property by, mons is not personally through or under them, delivered to you within or either of them, and the State of New York) their respective wives, in the event the United widows, husbands, wid- States of America is owers, heirs at law, next made a party defendant, of kin, descendants, ex- the time to answer for ecutors, administrators, the said United States of devisees, legatees, cred- America shall not expire itors, trustees, commit- until (60) days after sertees, lienors and as- vice of the Summons; signs, all of whom and and in case of your failwhose names, except as ure to appear or answer, stated, are unknown to judgment will be taken plaintiff; SECRETARY OF against you by default HOUSING AND URBAN for the relief demanded DEVELOPMENT; NEW in the complaint. NOYORK STATE DEPART- TICE OF NATURE OF ACMENT OF TAXATION TION AND RELIEF AND FINANCE; UNITED SOUGHT THE OBJECT STATES OF AMERICA; of the above caption acJOSEPH A. PROVON- tion is to foreclose a CHA, IN HIS CAPACITY Mortgage to secure the AS ESSEX COUNTY sum of $300,240.00 and CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" interest, recorded on through "JOHN DOE March 8, 2007, at Liber #12," the last twelve 1693 Page 50, of the names being fictitious Public Records of ESand unknown to plaintiff, SEX County, New York, the persons or parties covering premises intended being the ten- known as 138 HURLEY ants, occupants, per- AVENUE LAKE PLACID, sons or corporations, if NY 12946. The relief any, having or claiming sought in the within acan interest in or lien tion is a final judgment upon the premises, de- directing the sale of the scribed in the complaint, premises described Defendants.

To the above to satisfy the debt above named Defen- secured by the Mortgage dants YOU ARE HERE- described above. ESSEX

BY SUMMONED to an- County is designated as swer the complaint in the place of trial because this action and to serve the real property affecta copy of your answer, ed by this action is loor, if the complaint is cated in said county. not served with this NOTICE YOU ARE IN summons, to serve a DANGER OF LOSING notice of appearance on YOUR HOME If you do the Plaintiff's Attorney not respond to this sumwithin 20 days after the mons and complaint by service of this sum- serving a copy of the anmons, exclusive of the swer on the attorney for day of service (or within the mortgage company 30 days after the service who filed this foreclois complete if this sum- sure proceeding against mons is not personally you and filing the andelivered to you within swer with the court, a the State of New York) default judgment may be in the event the United entered and you can States of America is lose your home. Speak made a party defendant, to an attorney or go to the time to answer for the court where your the said United States of case is pending for furAmerica shall not expire ther information on how until (60) days after ser- to answer the summons vice of the Summons; and protect your properand in case of your fail- ty. Sending a payment to ure to appear or answer, the mortgage company judgment will be taken will not stop the forecloagainst you by default sure action. YOU MUST for the relief demanded RESPOND BY SERVING in the complaint. NO- A COPY OF THE ANTICE OF NATURE OF AC- SWER ON THE ATTORTION AND RELIEF NEY FOR THE PLAINSOUGHT THE OBJECT TIFF (MORTGAGE COMof the above caption ac- PANY) AND FILING THE tion is to foreclose a ANSWER WITH THE Mortgage to secure the COURT. Dated: July 12, sum of $300,240.00 and 2016 RAS BORISKIN, interest, recorded on LLC Attorney for Plaintiff March 8, 2007, at Liber BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA 1693 Page 50, of the III, ESQ. 900 Merchants Public Records of ES- Concourse, Suite 106 SEX County, New York, Westbury, NY 11590 covering premises 516-280-7675 known as 138 HURLEY VN-12/10-12/31/2016AVENUE LAKE PLACID, 4TC-138035 NY 12946. The relief sought in the within ac-

notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $300,240.00 and interest, recorded on March 8, 2007, at Liber 1693 Page 50, of the Public Records of ESSEX County, New York, covering premises known as 138 HURLEY AVENUE LAKE PLACID, NY 12946. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ESSEX County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 12, 2016 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA III, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 VN-12/10-12/31/20164TC-138035

DANGER OF LOSING whom process against it YOUR HOME If you do may be served. SSNY not respond to this sum- shall mail process to: 19 mons and complaint by Little Otter Lane, Ferrisserving a copy of the an- burgh, VT 05456, also Published Publications,agent Inc. swer on the attorney forby Denton the registered the mortgage company upon whom process who filed this foreclo- may be served. Pursure proceeding against pose: any lawful activiyou and filing the an- ties. swer with the court, a VN-12/17-01/21/2017default judgment may be 6TC-138805 entered and you can NOTICE OF FORMATION lose your home. Speak OF LIMITED LIABILITY to an attorney or go to the court where your COMPANY Name: Vavro case is pending for fur- Holdings LLC Articles of ther information on how organization were filed with SSNY on to answer the summons and protect your proper- 11/21/2016 . Office location: 1479 Highland Rd ty. Sending a payment to Keeseville, NY 12944, the mortgage company will not stop the foreclo- County of ESSEX. SSNY sure action. YOU MUST designated agent of LLC RESPOND BY SERVING upon whom process A COPY OF THE AN- may be served. SSNY SWER ON THE ATTOR- shall mail a copy of proNEY FOR THE PLAIN- cess to LLC, 1479 HighTIFF (MORTGAGE COM- land Rd Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: any PANY) AND FILING THE lawful purpose.

ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: July 12, VN-12/03-01/07/20162016 RAS BORISKIN, 6TC-137545 LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Vision Team Works, BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA LLC Arts of Org. filed III, ESQ. 900 Merchants SSNY 10/7/16. Office: Concourse, Suite 106 Essex Co. SSNY design Westbury, NY 11590 agent of LLC upon 516-280-7675 whom process may be VN-12/10-12/31/2016served & mail to PO Box 4TC-138035 22, Lake Placid, NY 12946. General Purpose.

VN-12/03-01/07/20166TC-137544 NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION OF The Dock Doctors, LLC. Authority filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/24/2011. Office location: Essex County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 19 Little Otter Lane, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456, also the registered agent upon whom process may be served. Purpose: any lawful activities.

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