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Chiefs Retire
More Inside • Schroon Lake names Citizen of Year ........p2 • New Arts Gallery opens in Ti....................p4 • Supervisors vote to sell Horace Nye......p5-6 • Man wins car at Essex County Fair...........p7 • RSVP News & Notes .............................p8-9 • Crown Point organist honored.................p10 • Employee retires after four decades ........p11 • HN residents honor Flag Day..................p12 • Sid Couchey remembered .......................p13 • Sun and Seniors a dangerous mix ..........p14
katherine@denpubs.com MORIAH — After 58 years of being ready at a moments notice, laying out clothes before bed for a quick exit to an emergency, Moriah Volunteer Fire Department chief will be retiring. Ralph Jaquish, now 81, has been a member of the Moriah department for 58 years and served as chief for 53. Recently recognized as the longest continually serving fire chief in the state of New York, Jaquish said he felt his career has gone out with a bang. “When we arrived at my last big fire in Moriah Center, the fire was blazing 30-feet through the roof and within seconds, it felt like, (the fire) was through the east wall
of the building,” Jaquish said. Jaquish said his last year as chief has been a very “interesting” time. The year was capped with the Moriah Center fire and an arson fire at the Mountain Lake Services building that put emergency responders at risk when the arsonist drove over fire hoses. Jaquish said firefighting has changed tremendously in the nearly six decades he has volunteered. “No body can imagine, unless you were there,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
Pictured above: Moriah Fire Department Chief Ralph Jaquish and Mineville/Witherbee Fire Department Chief Paul Tromblee each announced their retirement after several years of dedicated service to their communities. Photo by Keith Lobdell
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Schroon names Citizen of the Year Katie Huston to be honored June 19
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Kate Huston, right, the 2012 Schroon Lake Citizen of the Year, is congratulated by Rosemarie Ritson of the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce.
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SCHROON LAKE — When Kate Huston learned she had been named the 2012 Schroon Lake Citizen of the Year she was overcome by emotion. “I started to cry,” Huston said. “There are so many worthy people in our community, so many people deserving of the honor. It’s very emotional for me.” Huston will be honored at the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Tuesday, June 19, at the Word of Life Inn Dining Room. There will be a social hour with hors d'oeuvres 6 to 7 p.m. and a dinner buffet at 7 p.m. The price for the dinner is $25 and is all inclusive. The buffet will include roasted bistro fillet with tomato ratatouille, olive sauce; crispy skinned salmon with strawberry, balsamic and soft herb dressing; crunchy topped leek and shallot bake; truffle potato gratin; buttered haricot vert; selection of sautéed vegetables; and assortment of breads. Desserts will include fresh fruit salad bowl, double chocolate cheesecake and key lime cream cake. Assorted beverages are also included. Reservations must be obtained through the chamber office at 532-7675 by Tuesday, June 12. Huston and her husband, John, purchased a camp in Schroon Lake in 1988. They moved to the community permanently in 2001. The couple operates Northwoods Wilderness Guide Service. “We didn’t know anyone when we first got to Schroon Lake, so we decided to join the senior citizens club,” Huston recalled. “Pretty soon we were volunteering with the seniors. It wasn’t long before we started working with other groups. I’ve always been attracted to organizations that are helping people.” Huston was selected as the Schroon Lake Citizen of the Year by the chamber board of directors because of her volunteer efforts. “I’m very honored and very humbled,”
Huston said. “I know there are many other people who could have been chosen.” She is a past president, board member and van driver for the Schroon Senior Citizens Club; a former Town of Schroon Lions board member; Adirondack Marathon transportation chairwoman and driver; a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes parish council, the church social committee and church bereavement committee; she is a church lector and eucharistic minister; a volunteer at the Tri-County nursing home; and a member of the Schroon Lake Fish and Game Club. Huston is now the chairwoman of the community’s annual July 4th celebration and served five years as the chairwoman of the town’s Old Tyme Christmas holiday. “These are some of the organizations, activities and events that she has dedicated her time and talents in improving the quality of life for those that live in Schroon Lake,” according to the chamber board of directors. This is a busy time of year for Huston, who is finalizing plans for the School Lake July 4th celebration. “People don’t realize the work involved in planning something like the July 4th celebration,” she said. “They seem to think that all the sudden a parade just starts in town. It’s a lot of work.” Huston didn’t plan on taking on the Independence Day responsibilities, but when the celebration’s director became ill four years ago the annual event was in jeopardy. “I’m very patriotic,” Huston said. “When I heard there might not a July 4th celebration I had to do something.” Huston came to Schroon Lake after spending 18 years as assistant director of transportation at Shenendehowa school. She drove school bus in Schroon Lake for five years and still drives as a substitute. She has 33 years experience in school transportation. The Hustons have been married 37 years. They have six children and 14 grandchildren. Huston said she’s a little uncomfortable with all the attention, but she looks forwards to the dinner. “I’ve never done anything looking for accolades,” she said. “I prefer to stay in the background. This is a great honor, though, and I want to be graceful in accepting it.”
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Downtown Gallery opens in Ticonderoga ‘Ti Arts Walk’ planned for community
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fred@denpubs.com TICONDEROGA — Sharon Reynolds envisions a day when Ticonderoga will be an arts and cultural destination. “We have so many talented people,” said Reynolds, executive director of PRIDE. “All we need are opportunities for them to display their talents to the world. This is a great step forward.” Reynolds was among dozens of people attending the grand opening of the new Downtown Gallery July 19. Located at 119 Montcalm St., the gallery is open Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is part of the Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance’s cultural arts initiative, explained Justin Woods, alliance CEO and president. The idea, Woods explained, is to link the Downtown Gallery with the Ti Arts gallery in the Hancock House along with exhibits at the PRIDE office, the alliance office, North Country Community College and Ticonderoga Heritage Museum to create a “Ti Arts Walk.” Cathie Burdick, executive director of the Ticonderoga Festival Guild, likes the idea. “We (local arts groups) have been meeting and we’ve agreed to all work together,” Burdick said. “A joint effort helps everyone.” Burdick noted the Ti Festival Guild and the Ti Revitalization Alliance will jointly present a concert by the Lake Placid Sinfonietta Friday, Aug. 3, at St. Mary’s Church at 7 p.m.
Matt Courtright, executive director of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the gallery opening. Not only does it bring an attraction to the community, he noted, it fills a vacant store front. “It’s a wonderful addition to our downtown,” he said. Britney McCarthy, an exhibiting artist and art teacher at Ticonderoga High School, said the new gallery and the emphasis on the arts is positive development for the community. “I think it’s very exciting, even inspiring,” McCarthy said. “The work (art) is wonderful. I hope everyone takes the time to visit.” McCarthy hopes to utilize the gallery for student projects when classes resume at Ti High. The opening featured live enter- Stan Burdick, a cartoonost, exhibits his work at the new Downtown Gallery in Ticonderoga. tainment by Ashley Sophia. RePhoto by Nancy Frasier freshments were donated by Montcalm Liquors and Eddie's Restaulake, photographer Terry Walsh and Caroline Verner, who rant. exhibited flower vases and photography. There is also art Featured artists at the Downtown Gallery include photog- from a North Country Community College drawing class. rapher Terry Brannock, cartoonist Stan Burdick, painter Information on the gallery can be found online at Michelle Danforth, woodworker George DeMers, stained www.facebook/TiconderogaDowntownGallery. glass artist Kerry Fingland, mixed media artist Sarah Gabler, The Downtown Gallery is located in space donated by Pepainter Bette Ladeau, photographer Andrea McDonald, ter and Lynne Reale and John and Carrie Reale. painter Britney McCarthy, photographer Richard Timber-
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TICONDEROGA — The Ladies Between the Lakes celebrated their 10th anniversary Tuesday, June 19, at the Lake George Club in Diamond Point. The Red Hat group began in 2002 with nine women and has grown to over 60, representing Crown Point, Westport, Elizabethtown, Schroon Lake, Hague, Silver Bay, Port Henry, Putnam Station and of Ticonderoga. Lunches and entertainment at more than 100 venues have been enjoyed. This also included hosting a three-day convention. The group has provided an opportunity for ladies to celebrate life at every age, make new friends and discover new places. A special program was planned June 19 with a speaker, door prizes and a record of the local chapter ’s history with a slide presentation to see how the group had grown. All previous members and interested ladies are encouraged to attend. Contact Dawn House at 585-7208 or email dawnnybuoy@gmail.com for more information about the Ladies Between the Lakes. Pictured above: The Ladies Between the Lakes will celebrate their 10th anniversary Tuesday, June 19, at the Lake George Club in Diamond Point. The Red Hat group began in 2002 with nine women and has grown to over 60, representing Crown Point, Westport, Elizabethtown, Schroon Lake, Hague, Silver Bay, Port Henry, Putnam Station and of Ticonderoga.
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County supervisors vote to privatize Horace Nye By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Horace Nye Nursing Home will be privatized. In a heated meeting that was interrupted several times by members of the audience, the Essex County Board of Supervisors voted by a two-thirds majority, 2,683-1,233 (weighted vote), to sell the county-run nursing home to Centers for Specialized Care for $4,050,000 at its June 5 regular board meeting. Supervisors voting for the sale of the home included Jay Supervisor and Board Chairman Randy Douglas, Charles Harrington of Crown Point, Margaret Bartley of Elizabethtown, William Ferebee of Keene, David Blades of Lewis, Sue Montgomery Corey of Minerva, George Canon of Newcomb, Roby Politi of North Elba, Joyce Morency of St. Armand, Deb Malaney of Ticonderoga, Daniel Connell of Westport and Randy Preston of Wilmington. Moriah’s Tom Scozzafava, Gerald Morrow of Chesterfield, Sharon Boisen of Essex, Ronald Moore of North Hudson, Michael Marnell of Schroon and Ed Hatch of Willsboro voted against the sale. Between the board, the most heated exchanges were between Scozzafava and Douglas as they debated the timing of the vote. “I can't believe that this resolution, the most important one we will ever undertake, would not be online as a resolution,” Scozzafava said. “This goes against the objective of the Open Meetings Law so that things like this could not get railroaded through.” “Nobody is railroading anything,” Douglas replied. “You have brought resolutions from the floor that were not on the agenda.” “We have just moved this right into this body,” Scozzafava continued. “We have declared this surplus, we have decided that it is not needed and we are going to sell it in one step. We should have had the discussion about declaring that property surplus a long time ago. This should go through the committee process.” “You didn't want this to go through committee last week, or everyone would have a copy right now,” Douglas responded.
Residents turned out in force to protest the sale of the Horace Nye Nursing Home. Photo by Keith Lobdell
Bartley, who supervises the town that is home to Horace Nye, said she felt the sale was the best way to ensure that a nursing home would remain in the community. “It only takes 51 percent to close it,” Bartley said. “I will always look for ways to keep a nursing home here and improve it. I will never vote to close it. If we do not sell it to a company that is competent, then it will be closed by the county.” Bartley then pointed the finger of blame for the “failures” of the nursing home at the board. “I know that there are 18 supervisors here that will vote on this, but I am the only one that it affects,” she said. “I blame the failures of the Horace Nye Home right here on this
body, and I have no confidence based on what I have seen that this body can ever run it right.”
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Several other supervisors also spoke before voting, stating their opinions on the sale. “I have for a long time realized the cost of the Horace Nye Home plus other costs,” Morency said in support of the sale. “I strongly feel that the sale of the home will be in the best interest of our residents.” “I believe this is an opportunity for improved quality of life and will better insure the quality of care there,” Deb Malaney added.
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“I've looked at that property and I am against selling the nursing home,” Marnell said in voting against the resolution. “I am against selling property that is next to the county because we may soon need it.” “My belief that the sale of this nursing home should be our last resort,” Moore stated. This is a very long process that we have gone through and not one that we have taken lightly,” Corey said. “I believe that we are all approaching this from a principled place. I do not believe that the county has the resources to make the changes that are needed at Horace Nye.”
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Horace Nye from page 1 “The system here is broken and it needs to be addressed,” Politi said. “Governments should not be in the nursing home business. We have heard from the subcommittee made up of our own peers, none of whom had an agenda that concluded there was an alternative that works. This is an opportunity to keep the home as well as to benefit all of the taxpayers of Essex County.” “It is difficult to support selling the home when I feel the county has not done its due diligence,” Boisen said. “I have supported the sale since the beginning,” Ferebee said. “The biggest concern my constituents have come to me with was they feel the care at the home has decreased. After the presentation, I feel the quality of care will be just as good as it is now.” “The committee had questions if the sale was the right way to go, and they came back unanimous,” Connell said. “I feel the real concerns that I had were addressed.” “It's important that we represent the best interest of the taxpayers of Essex County,” Blades said. “I do support the sale. I have a lot of great respect for Horace Nye, but I still have to support what my head thinks is in the best interest of the county.” “I have always supported keeping Horace Nye,” Morrow said. “No one has ever come up to me and said that they are tired of paying taxes on the Horace Nye Nursing Home. It is sad that we are here today.” Harrington, who had not made his feelings known A resident at the Horace Nye Nursing Home in Elizabethtown listens as members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors debate the fate of the facility during their June 5 regular on the matter until the meeting, said that he felt the board meeting. The supervisors voted to enter into negotiations to sell the home to Centers for Specialized Care for $4,050,000 with a two-thirds majority vote. Residents, families of county would still meet the needs of the elderly even residents, and employees of the facility filled the Old County Courthouse to listen to the meeting, with several outbursts during the debate over the sale. after the sale. Photo by Keith Lobdell “I want you to think of all the senior services that we do provide and we will continue to willingly provide,” he said. “All of these have been put in place for the quality of our senior citizens. We have always invested in our elderly and we always will, whether we sell the nursing home or do not, we will continue to provide.” “I do not believe that the quality of care is going to be diminished by selling the home,” Douglas said. “I believe that privately, it can be run better. We need to stop the leak, and the leak is growing.”
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Tensions in the chamber
The meeting started with the introduction of Keene resident Stan Oliva, who spoke against the sale and called for a countywide referendum. “I am calling for a countywide vote to be put on the ballot to decide once and for all the fate of the Horace Nye Nursing Home,” Oliva said. “You might be surprised how many of us would be willing to pay a little more to keep this open.” “It is not legal in the eyes of the state of New York to put it on a public referendum for this. We cannot do this,” Douglas said. Blades said that while he agreed with not having a vote, he felt a public meeting was needed. “I believe that a public forum is something that should have been done,” Blades said. “I think we would have gotten different information then what we have been hearing already had it been done.” During a recess prior to the vote, Willsboro resident Barbara Paye shouted out her feelings to a packed Old County Courthouse. “When you silence the voices, even those who are in favor of selling, you have lost every step of a democracy,” Paye said. “This is absolutely disgusting. Every single one of those supervisors who vote to sell will live to see this travesty for the residents of Essex County.” The meeting was interrupted several more times, with Douglas warning people that they would be removed. “The board has a job to do, and we are going to do that,” he said. Corey said that she was upset over some of the “name-calling” used by those who were against the sale. “It surprises us that any of us that support the sale of the home have been tagged as immoral,” Corey said. “That really bothers me. It troubled me that people said that those on the tours had already made up their minds, and that is just not the case.” “This ended up way out of hand emotionally,” Connell agreed. “This has been a very polarizing situation for all of us,” Blades said. “I am sure that there's going to be some hostilities when this is all said and done.”
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Lemza recalls family vehicle won at the Essex County Fair
Tony Lemza has kept the raffle ticket that his father, Walter, had received as part the chance to win a Ford car at the 1934 Essex County Fair.
In this picture from 1934, Walter Lemza is given the keys to a new Ford sedan by Charles Belden of Belden and Edwards Ford in Port Henry. Lemza had won the car through a raffle being held by local stores during the Great Depression.
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keith@denpubs.com PORT HENRY — Tony Lemza remembers well the drives that his family would take in the family’s 1934 Ford sedan. Lemza, who was a young child at the time, remembers that his family had one of the few cars in town during the midst of the Great Depression. “Not many people in Moriah had cars, particularly new cars like this,” Lemza said. “I was born in 32, but I can remember riding in that car when I was a kid.” Lemza said that he also remembered how his father, Walter, had received the car. He won it at the Essex County Fair. Lemza said that his father had entered a contest that appeared to have been designed to help boost the economy during tough times. “Stores in the county were having the contest along with Belden and Edwards Ford in Port Henry,” he said. “If you bought a certain amount in goods (which happened to be
25-cents) from one of the stores, then you would receive a ticket for an entry into the contest.” Lemza still has both the ticket and stub that turned out to be lucky for his father. The stub states that the drawing was done by the Essex County Agricultural Society, who op-
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a picture of Walter receiving the keys from Charles Belden. “The photo has been in my family ever since, along with the tickets,” Lemza said. After winning the car, Lemza said that his father took very good care of the vehicle. “He had a log book in the kitchen that he would write down the odometer numbers every time he returned from a trip,” Lemza said. “He had even made a garage to store it.” Lemza added that he felt the quality of care his father gave to the car was based on how fortunate he felt the family was to have it. “He was just so amazed that he had a car,” Lemza said. “He was an immigrant from Poland who moved here in 1912 and was working hard. It was just so amazing that there was a car being raffled off during the depression and that through it, he now had this Ford.” The car remained in the family for about five years, when it was involved in an totalloss accident. “I can’t remember who was to blame for the crash,” Lemza said. “I think there was some blame on my step-brother, but I also think there was some coverup in order to hide the real story behind the accident.” Lemza said that each August, he enjoys reflecting on the car and the times during when his family had it. “It’s fun,” he said. “This is something that we remember every year when the fair comes around.”
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Essex County RSVP News & Notes By Barb Brassard
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he Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County has had a busy spring, thanks in part to funding from Stewart’s Holiday Match program. RSVP was able to purchase yarn so our volunteers can continue to craft hats, scarves, and mittens for the children of Essex County. We partnered with the Essex County Visiting Nurses to create crocheted diaper bags for mothers of newborn babies. In addition, we worked with our volunteers in three schools to provide books as part of our intergenerational mentoring program. Willsboro School’s RSVP volunteer, Jane Telouw, headed up their June event for the elementary children. A morning was devoted to our volunteers (Jane, Bonnie Monoski, Cathy L. Phillips and Janet Denney) reading to the children. Each child was given a book to take home to read to their family and friends. Fred Hammann coordinated the event at the Ticonderoga Elementary School. The ‘Croaky Pokey’ book centered around a ‘pond theme’. Children studied the cultural of ponds, made hats and tee shirts and
danced to the tune of the hokey-pokey as Fred read from the book. Pond refreshments were provided and each child received a copy of the book. St. Mary’s School is planning a fall event and additional books have been provided to the Essex County Visiting Nurse program for babies to pre-k children.
Fund Raising: The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Group is sponsoring two fund-raisers to benefit RSVP of Essex County. Join us on Saturday, September 22nd for our first annual RSVP Bowling Tournament which will be held at the Mineville VFW Bowling Lanes. There will be hree shifts at noon, 3:00 and 6:00 pm. A two person team, nine pin tournament (adults only) promises an afternoon of fun. Contact Matt at 942-3344 to sign up. The RSVP Advisory Group members are pleased to announce that (thanks to the donation of a quilt handcrafted by the Lady Bug Quilters of Willsboro and a bag made and donated by Ada Hutchins) they will be selling chances on these two beautiful items. The drawing will be Monday, December 17th, just in time for Christmas. Watch for Dennis Everleth at various local events with the quilt and bag and chance
The Essex County RSVP Most Volunteer Hour Winner, Marilyn Cross of Ticonderoga, accepts her award from Advisory Group Member Margaret Buerlein. tickets. Also, you may call 546-3565 for details and to purchase tickets.
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Above, left: RSVP volunteer Janet Denney reading to two Willsboro elementary school children at the Stewarts Holiday Match book event. At left: Jane Terlouw, Janet Denney, Cathy Phillips, and Bonnie Monoski, with some of the Stewarts Holiday Match books read to the Willsboro elementary school children. Above: Director’s Award winner – Jean Clifford of Keene Valley.
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Church organist honored in Crown Point Patricia Knapp serves 55 years CROWN POINT — The friends and members of First Congregational Church of Crown Point joined together to celebrate the 55-year musical ministry of their organist Patricia Lewis Knapp on Sunday, May 13. The year was 1957. The Rev. Graham R. Hodges was the pastor the Congregational Church “In the Park.” A teen-ager with a love for music and the keyboard was asked to fill-in for Mrs. Macintyre, the regular organist of the church. From that point on, as they say, it’s all history. “Pat shared her musical gifts whenever and wherever she
was needed,” said the Rev. David Hirtle, pastor of the First Congregational Church today. “She would become the regular church organist sometime after that point. She would play for the ‘yoked’ parishes of Crown Point United Methodist Church/First Congregational Churches during their long-term association. She would play at the Episcopal Church in Ticonderoga. All of this while raising two children, teaching music at the Crown Point School and running the family business, Crown Point Telephone Company.” During her on-going tenure, Knapp has worked with more than 20 pastors and played countless weddings, funerals and special events. Knapp and her husband, Robin, live on the family farm
(Lewis) in Crown Point. “Pat celebrates life by sharing with her family as well as her dogs,” Hirtle said. “When she is not in town, Pat and Robin enjoy camping and traveling the country in their motor home.” The church presented Knapp with a certificate for her service to the church as well as an etched plaque with her picture on it and a gift certificate. Hirtle stated Knapp is one of the best, most accommodating organists he has had the pleasure of working with in more than 37 years in the parish. Knapp continues to share her talents each Sunday “on the bench.”
Essex resident honored for Corning invention CORNING — A scientist who has lived in Essex since 1999 has again been honored for being a part of a breakthrough in modern technology. Corning Incorporated recently announced that it had received a Milestone Award in Electrical Engineering and Computing from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for the invention of low-loss optical fiber, which played a pivotal role in changing the way the world communicates. The IEEE Milestone Award recognizes significant technical achievement and innovation that occurred at least 25 years ago. “Corning is honored to receive this highly prestigious award from IEEE,” said Marty Curran, senior vice president and general manager, Corning Optical Fiber. Low-loss optical fiber was invented by three Corning scientists – Dr. Robert Maurer, Dr. Peter Schultz, and Dr. Donald Keck – after representatives of the British Post Office came to Corning in the mid-1960s seeking assistance in creating pure glass fiber optics. In recognition of this achievement, Drs. Maurer, Schultz and Keck have been inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and were awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2000. “The demonstration of low-loss transmission through optical fiber showed us immediately that optical communications could be practical,” said Gordon Day, IEEE president and CEO. “But few recognized, or could have recognized, that in a few decades it would change the lives of almost everyone in the world. The first low-loss fiber was a truly defining moment in the history of technology in the 20th century.” The IEEE Milestone Award plaque will be unveiled during a ceremony at Corning’s Sullivan Park Research Center, the site where optical fiber was invented. Right: Dr. Peter Schultz has been inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2000 for his work in the fiber optic field.
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Bank celebrates employee’s 42 years of service By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com Au SABLE FORKS — In the past 42 years, two things have been constant in Au Sable Forks — where the bank is and who is behind the counter. While the bank has changed ownership six times over those years (National Commercial and Trust, KeyBank, Albank, Charter One, Citizens Bank and now Community Bank), Jessie Strong has been there. “Most of the transitions went really OK,” Strong said. “Sometimes I would balk at the idea of change, but I made it through them all.” Strong was recognized for her 42 years of service to the Au Sable Forks community in a week of celebrations at Community Bank, which coincided with her last week on the job, June 25 through June 29. “Everybody knows Jessie,” branch manager Valerie Daniels said. “It’s a familiar face that people have seen for the past 42 years. You spend 42 years at any job and it is pretty amazing, but to be able to stay at the same place despite the changes is really impressive.” “As the building was acquired by all of these different banks, they all got her with it,” regional manager Kent Backus said. Along with name and leadership changes, Strong said that she was impressed by the technology changes over the years. “I started with a proof machine and a calculator,” she said. “There has been a lot of changes.” Strong said that, come July 2, the first work day of her retirement, she was looking forward to no alarms in the morning. “When I get up, when I go to do something, it will be my choice,” she said. “I plan on watching a lot of my grandchildren’s basketball games and spending a lot more time with them. The whole summer is going to be relaxation.”
Jessie Strong, center, celebrates her retirement after 42 years in the banking business along with co-workers Darlene LaMountain, branch manager Valerie Daniels, Kent Backus and Helen Kennedy. Photo by Keith Lobdell
Ti students learn about ponds Students receive books
TICONDEROGA — Thanks to the Stewart’s Holiday Match the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Essex County was able to participate in the Ticonderoga Elementary School’s year-end kindergarten program on ponds. Kindergarten teachers along with RSVP volunteer Fred Hammann coordinated the event. “Young (age) 5 and all of the kindergarten teachers were involved in planning project,” said kindergarten teacher Russ Cook . “We thank Stewart’s Holiday Match for providing the books to enhance this learning process.” Ponds and their ecosystems were studied by the children, hats and T shirts were decorated to celebrate the event and parents were invited to a program in the school auditorium. Various pond themed songs were performed, culminating with Hammann reading the newly acquired book, “Croaky Pokey!” The children also danced to the tune of the hokey pokey. Each child was given their very Jaelyn Whitford holds her copy of “Croaky Pokey!” own copy of the book to take home to read to Ticonderoga Elementary School had a year-end their family and friends; this was followed by kindergarten program on ponds. “pond snacks” in the cafeteria. Barb Brassard stated, “Special thanks goes out to Stewart’s Holiday Match for providing the books, to Russ (Cook) and the elementary school staff for their enthusiasm for this project and to RSVP volunteer Fred Hammann for his time working to mentor our children and provide an inter-generational experience.” 36916
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Horace Nye residents honor flag, veterans
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keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Staff and residents of the Horace Nye Nursing Home took time June 14 to honor the American flag and those who served it currently living at the facility. Twenty-one veterans and 11 veteran spouses were part of the annual Flag Day ceremony at the nursing home, where the facility was the recipient of a new flag and pole to be placed in the veterans activities room. “We had come here on a tour and the veterans that were here let us know that they did not have a flag in their recreation room,” Gregg Lee, Adjutant for Disabled American Veterans, said. “We are here today to give them the gift of a flag that will be here and that they can call their own.” The pole was gifted through Danny Kaifetz of Adirondack Flagpoles. “Nothing is more important on Flag Day then honoring those who have served under her,” Kaifetz said.
“The Stars and Stripes are the symbol of this great nation,” Tim Pierce, Director for New York State Veterans Affairs, said. “It is a symbol of our many conflicts and wars, but it is also a symbol of each of our duty.” Elizabethtown Supervisor Margaret Bartley talked about an experience that made her better appreciate the flag, traveling between the former West and East Germany. “When we crossed over to the east, there were machine guns on every corner and there were no smiles,” Bartley said. “When I was coming back into West Berlin, I saw the flag on the Berlin Wall flying proudly. That’s when I knew what that symbol meant. It meant that I would be on the safe side, the
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Couchey remembered for humor, love and kindness By Keith Lobdell
ESSEX — Family, friends and community members packed the Essex Community Church June 23 to remember a man of faith, family, art and humor. The Essex community paid its final respects to cartoonist Sid Couchey, who created the characters Little Dot, Little Lotta, Richie Rich and Rascal the Racoon for Harvey Comics. He died March 11. The public service was attended by several friends and family who remembered the lifelong Essex resident for his humor and his support of church and family. “We had many opportunities to talk together, laugh together and pray together,” Rev. John Hunn said. “He once told the members of a Meadowmount ensemble that he was thankful they had come to church because they lowered the average age of the congregation from 80 to 70. It has been a delight to know Sid and to have been his pastor.” Charlie Lewis spoke of his rendition of the Lake Champlain monster, Champy. “It will warm the hearts of local residents and people worldwide as long as the water crests on Lake Champlain,” Lewis said. “Sid loved the North Country and he loved its people.” Lewis also spoke about the two “clubs” Couchey belonged to — the Do Nothing Club and the First Ball Pitchers Hall of Fame, both located in Whallonsburg. “There is no doubt that Sid attracted many people to this prodigious group, whose mission is to do nothing,” he said. “When he had the chance to throw out the first pitch in Montreal, he seized upon the opportunity for a Couchey extravaganza as he was dressed in his Cleveland (Indians, Couchey’s favorite baseball team) gear, he gave a memorable performance for all the spectators.” Lewis concluded by speaking of the love Couchey had for his family. “He loved his children and beautiful families beyond description and adored and loved his wife, Ruth,” he said. Ronnie Hollingsworth, a relative, said Couchey was always the “main attraction” at family outings. “His relaying of amazing stories always had us in stitches, and his delivery was magical,” Hollingsworth said. “His love for his kinfolk was genuine and never-ending.” UVM professor Dr. Kim Worden talked about working with Couchey and the Rascal the Racoon campaign, aimed at teachings kids about the dangers of alcohol. “There was a student that told me there was someone that I had to meet,” Worden said. “He would have workshops and show the kids how to draw Rascal and other characters. It was just plain fun working with Sid, and this will always be a part of his legacy, that he did this work to help children.”
Robert Hasse talked about knowing Couchey when he lived in New York City. “I knew when I met him that this was my kind of man, and I am sure that you feel the same way,” Hasse said. “He had a warm, gentle manor and a humor to go with it.” Hasse also said that Couchey was the same person no matter who he was dealing with. “The Sid you know here was the same Sid we had down there, and we thank you for lending him to us,” he said. “He was full of fun, but he was a very sensitive man. Each of you has a bag full of stories about Sid, go ahead and enjoy them.” Daughter Laura Couchey Abate said to the congregation that her father was “the antidote to my brain.” “I love to tell my kids the stories about the kind of dad he was and what he did with us,” Abate said. “He really did have a twinkle in his eyes. Dad always showed kindness and found ways to be a blessing for our family and the community.” Hunn also read a tribute from Couchey’s son, Brian, who said his father was the one who taught him about the importance of life when he would capture spiders and release them outdoors instead of killing them. “Humor has been your hallmark and seasons every part of your life,” Hunn read from Brian’s tribute. “By your love for mom, you taught me more than words can express. Your name is loved and honored by so many, I am proud to be a Couchey.” Internment followed the ceremony at the Whallons Bay Cemetery.
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Elderly especially susceptible to the heat ed stress than those of other ages. Seniors' bodies are not able to adjust to sudden changes in temperature as quickly as younger people's. A chronic condition that affects the body's response to heat, as well as taking certain prescription medications also may play a role in seniors' susceptibility to the heat. The City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation says that around 370 deaths from heat-related illnesses occur across the United States each year. Nearly half of those deaths are people who are 65 and older. Prolonged heat exposure can take quite a toll on the average person. Factor in the more delicate health of many seniors, and the hot weather can be quite dangerous. Further compounding the problem is higher energy costs. Seniors living on fixed incomes may not be able to afford to turn on air conditioners because of the power draw. There are different types of heat-related injuries, though heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common. Here are signs that a person may be experiencing one or the other.
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Senior picnic fund restored By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — A resolution to restore up to $5,000 in funding for an annual Office of the Aging senior picnic passed through the Essex County Ways and Means Committee June 25, but not without some concern. Lewis Supervisor David Blades said that while he was not making his vote “against the senior citizens,” restoring the funding was sending a bad message on the part of the supervisors. “Last fall when the departments were undergoing their budget cuts there was a question of eliminating the picnic or a part-time employee,” Blades said. “I believe that the director made the right choice and unfortunately, somebody has to suffer.” Blades said it also sends a bad message to those who were let go as a result of budget cuts. “I also have a hard time because we laid off people last year and this sends out a terrible message to those people,” he said.
However, the remaining 15 supervisors in attendance supported the measure. “I think that we can do this,” Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. “It has always been a well-attended event by the seniors and something they look forward to,” St. Armand Supervisor Joyce Morency said. “I do not think that this is something that we should take away from them,” board chair Randy Douglas of Jay said. Douglas also offered a suggestion of having each town put $200 toward the picnic, taking the funding away from the county, before the vote was cast. Discussion over the issue will continue next week during the July 2 regular monthly meeting of the board, as County Manager Dan Palmer said he would have to research some of the questions asked by the supervisors. “I did not anticipate there would be this many questions on this,” he said. “I will get the information back by the next week’s meeting.”
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Let caution reign when beginning a new exercise regimen
People young and old should exercise caution when beginning a new exercise regimen.
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xercise is an essential component of any plan to get healthier. Men and women who want to lose weight or change their lifestyles to reduce their risk of falling into poor health know that diet and exercise go hand in hand. As intimidating as beginning a new exercise regimen can seem, it can also be dangerous, especially when individuals fail to approach physical activity with a degree of caution. Effective, long-lasting results won't come overnight, so there's no reason
to throw caution to the wind when starting a new exercise regimen. Patience and prudence should reign at the onset, and there are several precautionary measures to take that can ensure a commitment to a healthier lifestyle starts off on the right foot. * Speak to a physician. No matter what is motivating you to get healthier, speak to a physician before beginning a new exercise regimen. Your physician will likely want you to get a full physical just to make sure you don't have any existing conditions that might preclude you from certain activities. Part of proceeding with caution is knowing if you have any limitations, and certain health conditions can prove quite the hurdle to an exercise regimen. If the doctor detects any conditions, then the two of you can work together to devise an exercise regimen that's both safe and effective. Another benefit to visiting the physician is that such a visit might reveal something that won't necessarily preclude you from exercise, but help you gear your regimen toward addressing a certain situation before it progresses to something worse. For example, if the doctor finds you have high cholesterol, he might point you toward a regimen that includes more cardiovascular activity. * Be patient. Patience is essential when beginning an exercise regimen. Many people grow discouraged if their workout routine doesn't produce jaw-dropping results
overnight. But an effective and healthy exercise regimen will gradually produce results, leading to long-term health, as opposed to an overnight fix with minimal long-term effectiveness. When beginning the regimen, do so slowly and allow for gradual progress. As your body grows more acclimated to physical activity, you can begin to challenge yourself more and more, and that's when the results are likely to be most noticeable. Learning to rest is also part of being patient. The body needs time to recover between workouts, so don't expect to exercise every day at the start. Initially, you should be giving your body at least one day to recover between workouts, and then you can take less time off between workouts as your body grows more acclimated to exercise. Discuss certain dietary tips with your physician to determine if there's anything you can eat after a workout to aid in muscle recovery. * Work with a professional. Personal training sessions can be costly, but they're also worth it for beginners who have never worked out before or who haven't seen the inside of a gym in a while. Technology is constantly changing, and weight training and cardiovascular machines are included in those changes. You may very well enter a gym and not recognize any of the machines, much less know how to use them. A personal trainer can walk you through
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Fire chiefs honored by county board for years of service By Keith Lobdell
keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Two local fire chiefs were honored for their service by the Essex County Department of Emergency Services May 7. During the monthly board meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Emergency Services Director Don Jaquish, along with Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava, presented resolutions of appreciation to Moriah Fire Department Chief Ralph Jaquish and Mineville/Witherbee Fire Department Chief Paul Tromblee, as both have announced that they are retiring from service. Jaquish had been the fire chief in Moriah for the past 53 years, and was believed to be the longest continually serving fire chief in the state of New York. “Ralph has been a good personal friend of mine and has even served on the town board,” Scozzafava said. “We appreciate all that you have done for our community.” Tromblee had served as the chief for Mineville/Witherbee for the past 17 years. “We congratulate you on your retirement and enjoy yourself,” Scozzafava said. His wife, Nancy, has served as a fire commissioner for 25 years.” Scozzafava also said that he was proud of the way the three local departments work together. “We are fortunate to have three fire departments,” Scozzafava said. “Our community should be very thankful that we have these three departments that all work well together for the community.” Tromblee took a moment to thank the Board of Supervisors for their work to improve the communications systems in the county. “You are recognizing us today, but I thank you, the board of supervisors, for making the decision to improve the radio system in Essex County,” Tromblee said. “We are nothing unless we have a good radio system, and I thank you for making that hard decision because I know that it was an issue. Thank you for helping us.”
from page 1 Jaquish said. He recalled his first fire call, with no phones in the truck and said responders sometimes found themselves miles from the nearest landline with the home’s phone severed in the flames. “You got to the call one way or another,” he said, sometimes having to drive miles to call for reinforcements at the scene. Of all the mechanical and communication improvements Jaquish has seen throughout his career the arsenal of equipment his department carries is the greatest improvement. “We’ve got a truck for just about anything,” Jaquish said. “Just unthinkable back then.” When he first started working the department had just one pumper and a tanker truck. The Moriah Fire Department currently has a pumper, a large tank truck, a brush truck, a mini pumper, an aerial device, and an equipment van with air. Through all of the fire and emergencies he has seen, Jaquish said the experience has been all good and he’s gotten to work with a good group of people and neighboring squads. “I think I’m relieved, it will be good to not have to go so fast,” Jaquish said. “But I will miss working with that great group of people.” Brian Glebus will take Jaquish’s position as the new fire chief of the department. Glebus was sworn-in during a department meeting June 14. Glebus has served in the department for the past two years and has been a volunteer firefighter for the past 20 years serving in Crown Point. Glebus said “you never know where I’ll show up.” Glebus said as fire chief he wants to just continue doing the hard work he has always done. “One thing I’ve always loved and felt like I had to do was helping out in the community,” Glebus said. He said he’s incredibly proud of the level of volunteerism in Moriah during a time when most volunteer departments are hurting for help. “I want all of us to continue to do the same thing everyday, we’re a team and it doesn’t matter title, we’re going to keep training, training and training to be ready in case anything happens,” Glebus said. The new chief praised the former chief for his years of service and said he hopes to continue to work hard as Jaquish did. “He is an incredible man for what he’s done, its an incredible feet to do it for that long,” Glebus said. “Its amazing what he’s done.”
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