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stephen@denpubs.com CHAMPLAIN — There are fewer jobs, and the majority of the ones that exist do not pay well. Health insurance is more costly, as is practically everything else, making it harder for many people to pay the bills and put food on the table. In an effort to help out some of the neediest households in the region, Champlain Telephone Company is holding its annual customer appreciation day, and the end result will be more food and money for area food shelves. “We heard there was quite a need,” said Victoria Marking, marketing manager for Primelink, Inc. “They are

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New website aims to increase volunteerism and provide organizations with a venue to post their needs. “Volunteering is a huge help to non-profits, and it is a big part of the United Way mission,” said Larry Pickreign II, Outreach Coordinator for the United Way of the Adirondack Region. “Most people don’t volunteer because they have never been asked.” The primary focus of the volunteer center is to engage volunteers and solve community issues. The goal is to include all service organizations in their activities as well as provide support to community organizations throughout

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PLATTSBURGH – Many people want to volunteer. Several agencies need volunteers. Yet forming a union from this want and need is not always as easy as one would guess, resulting in frustration and unmet needs on both sides. That is why the United Way of the Adirondack Region has created the North Country Regional Volunteer Center. The website will help connect volunteers with opportunities

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Adirondack Hardware to hold energy expo in Keeseville By Katherine Clark katherine@denpubs.com KEESEVILLE — In preparation for the winter weather, Adirondack Hardware will hold their 12th annual Energy Expo at their Keeseville location on 1698 Front Street. The expo will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and again on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to see a variety of different heating systems on live demos and others on display. Sales representatives will be on site to help shoppers with choosing the right product for the needs of their home. Roger Long, Jr., of Adirondack Hardware said the event was started by his father in 2001 as gas prices started escalating. “When energy costs were starting to rise we wanted to help anyway possible to show our customers how to save money,” Long said. “We started to look for products that were less expensive for customers to heat their homes with.” The August expo will give anyone who may be due for an upgraded heating system a chance to explore their buying options while the weather is mild. “We’re trying to get people to think ahead,” Long said. “It’s usually in late November, December or January when people look to replace heating systems because they’ve failed or aren’t working properly. This way people can avoid the panic of trying to find an alternative source of heat.” By holding the event in August, Long said it also gives the service members of the hardware store an opportunity to help the customers find the right unit, do a site visit to size out the home properly and set an install date. “It can take four-to-six weeks depending on how long it takes to determine the

Adirondack Hardware has a large selection of home heating supplies and equipment. product size and depending on which system they choose,” Long said. Customers will be able to see a variety of different models such as kerosene, fuel oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, wood, and wood pellet heating systems. Adirondack Hardware carries a variety of carriers such as Napoleon, Rinnai and

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Beekmantown man charged with felony sex abuse By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com BEEKMANTOWN — Leonard Cormier faces jail time after touching someone who is incompetent or physically disabled, according to New York State Police. The 72-year-old from Beekmantown is currently out on bail. Police say that Cormier, of Cooper Drive, inappropriately touched the victim in early July. He was arrested within two days and charged with thirddegree aggravated criminal sexual act and second-degree criminal sexual act, both felonies. The Beekmantown man also faces a misdemeanor charge for endangering the welfare of an incompetent person of physically disabled person. He was released on $5,000 bail. No further information was available.

The charges entail any touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of a person for the purpose of gratifying sexual desire, whether directly through clothing, as well as the emission of ejaculation upon any part of the victim, clothed or unclothed. Sexual abuse of people with disabilities is unusually common, especially those with developmental disabilities, because of the greater risk of victimization of such people. It often goes unreported, and most of the time, predators are authority figures in the victim’s life. The developmentally disabled are more prone to such abuse due to reliance on a caregiver, emotional and social insecurities, and a lack of understanding surrounding the situation. People with developmental disabilities are 4 to 10 times more likely to have acts of violence committed against them. Between 15,000 and 19,000 individuals with developmental disabilities experience rape each year. Other studies suggest 68 percent of girls with develop-

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North Country plays softball for cancer Teams gather and help raise more than $15,000 for cancer research MORRISONVILLE — Billy Badger ’s cousin has a brain tumor. Diagnosed with cancer, he has two months to live. So Badger is helping out by participating in a softball tournament that raises money for local cancer victims. “This is my first year,” said Badger of Dannemora. “My friend Tony asked me and said it was for charity. It is nice to see cancer victims helped out.” This past weekend marked the 9th annual Play to Give softball tournament, the largest co-ed softball tournament in the area. Proceeds benefit the FitzPatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center. Last year, the tournament raised $20,000, and $60,000 to date. A total of 36 teams participated last year, compared to 41 the year prior and 29 this year. The fundraising goal this year was $15,000 to $20,000. The money helps defray the costs for patients with no coverage, helps purchase wigs and equipment and more. The teams originally played as part of a massive Bombardier tournament in Canada that flew in teams from throughout the United States. But in 2003, seven teams started

their own tournament locally. “The first year we did it for fun,” said Lola Miller, tournament organizer. “Then we decided to collect an entry fee and donate it to a charitable cause.” Players then unanimously decided that the FitzPatrick Center touched the lives of many people and the money has been going there ever since. “This directly helps our local cancer patients,” Miller said. “We have a fun time.” Besides the tournament, activities included live music, dizzy stick, 106.3 broadcasting live, kids’ competitions, horse rides and a scavenger hunt. The tournament lasts two days, starts in the early morning and runs into evening and features an all-star game. “I think this is excellent,” said Dolly Venne. She was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and said many of her family members have been diagnosed with various forms of cancer. “We do a lot for cancer.” Tony Guay of Mooers has been participating in the tournament for five years. Many of his family members also have cancer. “I’ve lost friends to cancer.” Now he wants to give back. “This is fun, but it also helps people realize how important this is and it gets the word out about cancer.”

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n 2010, Warren County Supervisors — frustrated with the lack of success of their existing railroad — solicited proposals nationwide for ideas to develop it with an eye of boosting the county’s tourism. That November, a top executive of Iowa Pacific Holdings appeared before the board and told of an ambitious plan to boost passenger traffic through aggressive advertising, negotiating passenger connections to Albany and New York City, providing gracious dome cars, and making a massive investment into the railroad’s infrastructure. A most important element of their plan — development of rail freight service into the Adirondacks — was then portrayed as a mere footnote. And despite wranglings with environmentalists, who dragged the railway through a long federal approval process, Iowa Pacific was successful in gaining access to the rails on the 30-mile Tahawus Line. They plan to haul tailings from National Lead Industries’ Tahawus mine and garnet products from Barton Mines in North River to markets downstate. After a track upgrade project was completed, the 6-mile rail line between North Creek and North River officially opened Aug. 8 for freight service. At the ribbon-cutting event, Iowa Pacific President Ed Ellis noted that the railway sold 60,000 tickets during its first year, and he predicted that the passenger traffic would be increasing by 20 to 25 percent in its second full year of operation. Saratoga & North Creek Railway officials have said they plan to partner with other rail carriers to bring the area’s bounty of minerals to market, and freight could begin moving within a year. We at Denton Publications laud Iowa Pacific executives for their vision, local supervisors for their lobbying effort, and our state and federal representatives for listening and responding. The benefits of resuming rail freight traffic into the southern Adirondacks go far beyond the cleanup of mine tailings and the 20 jobs that would initially be created. First, the railway’s extension bolsters the finances of the enterprise, helping it to flourish, which in turn boosts both passenger and freight traffic. Already, the several hundred extra

tourists riding the train to North Creek per day in the summer has meant a dozen or so new enterprises opening up in town, representing dozens of new jobs. Next, the railway’s extension represents a step toward a sustainable future for residents of the southern Adirondacks, which can be accomplished by tapping the natural resources of the region — primarily wood products and minerals, both of which are becoming ever more valuable. Not only would harvesting and transporting these raw materials to market create hundreds of local jobs, but small industries would likely spring up to create products that are in demand and multiply the economic benefits. Thirdly, rehabilitation of the railroad infrastructure provides opportunity for a vital, efficient passenger service to be extended into the Adirondacks, while fuel prices continue to rise. It’s not just a matter of boosting the tourist trade, which is now a mainstay for the rural Adirondacks, and is likely to grow substantially — it’s far more. Some area citizens, and Iowa Pacific executives, have talked of how, with government support, the railway could become an affordable, convenient venue-of-choice for those commuting to work in Albany. Affordable train service would allow a wide range of workers to pursue their urban employment while their families are raised in the Adirondacks, with its outstanding quality of life. Such developments would revitalize area communities, devastated in recent decades by the exodus of citizens who have moved away to find good-paying jobs. The cultural richness of life in the Adirondacks could reach new heights, as well. We commend all those who have taken steps to facilitate the railway’s development, and we support further actions toward providing a sustainable economy; affordable, ecological public transportation; and judicious economic development. This editorial is the collaborative opinion of a board comprised of Thom Randall, Fred Herbst, Shaun Kittle, Keith Lobdell, Stephen Bartlett, Andy Flynn, and John Gereau. Comments should be directed to denpubs@denpubs.com

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We must make an impact Since last week’s column I’ve heard from many readers representing both parties who agree something must be done to get our elected officials and their respective parties to work together to address the issues facing the nation and spend less time focused on campaign elections and catering to vocal minority groups. If ever our voices are to be heard it’s during the next two-and-a-half months when they see so much at stake when running for office. We can do more than hope they are open to voter input as this is the time when they have a need from us. Their need is a vote and our need is to give them specific direction and then hold them accountable. If our country were a household and the two political parties represented the responsible parents who make the decisions, and the voters represent the children of the household who depend on their parents to provide food, finances and a safe shelter, then clearly we have a very dysfunctional family unit. These two can’t agree on anything. It’s either time for a divorce or it’s time for the children to convince their parents to clean up their act and be the responsible adults they claim to be. We have allowed these parental figures far too much control over this relationship by sitting back and it’s time to let them know their behavior is no longer acceptable. At a time when we must either tell our children to not expect a better life then we enjoyed or start confronting those who run this country…well that choice of who to speak with seems very clear. So what can we do in the short time we have left in this election season? I think we start by testing our ability to influence those decision makers running for office and the parties they represent. I believe we start by demanding that they stop these endless and stupid attack ads. Do we care that either side sees the other side as useless, selfish, drunken, lying, goodfor-nothing bums, whores, killers or whatever else their sadistic ad people can conjure up? If we are ever going to influence a change we must demand that they tell us why they are qualified for the job and exactly what they plan to do, when they plan to do it and most importantly, how they will get the other side to go along with their plan, for without this component

nothing will happen and we expect to see results. If they are unable to meet this stanDan Alexander dard, why in hell Thoughts from would we want to Behind the Pressline put them in charge and waste our time and money? If we, as the electorate, can’t make something as basic as this request happen during this highly charged, contested season, then we, as members of this nation, are really nothing more than pawns and we will never really have any say in the direction or tone of this government. If those running for office can focus on giving us a clear choice between two competing ideas or plans rather than spending all of their — make that our — money and efforts designing marketing plans to tear down the other side they have only proven they are good at destroying people and ideas with lies and innuendo, while planting doubt, lack of trust and further dysfunction…and what kind of choice is that? The reality is they either don’t think we are smart enough to understand anything more than empty promises, or they know the slim minority of those who will ultimately decide the election are simple minded enough to believe their lies. We can no longer allow that small minority to set the agenda for our nation. Either way, if we don’t demand higher standards from them we will continue to get more of what we’ve been getting. Additionally, these new Super PACS that the candidates (wink-wink) have no control over are just another example of the disrespect they have for the American electorate. I believe the time has come to demand that they be accountable or it’s time for the “divorce.” What exactly do I mean by divorce? In any household where the adults are not responsible enough to provide the basic necessities, someone must step in and put things in order, be it a grandparent, family member or some other responsible adult. If the parties can’t put forward candidates with ideas and plans to move the nation forward then CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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t started on the basketball court with a whisper – not quietly enough – from two young men, probably 17: “You wanna play the old men?” As my buddy and I shot around I wondered when I became one of the “old men.” I’m 38 and I still feel young, though apparently I no longer look it, at least to teenagers, and my left leg was slightly sore from running that morning. “Let’s do it,” my buddy and I simultaneously issued our elderly response. The games worked us, running the ball and chasing the younger men around, yet we won both times, I believe inspiring another comment from two other teenage men who laughed — not at us — as we worked the pair over. It felt good, at least inside, as my left leg screamed at me. As I went up for a shot earlier, the upper half of my leg, just below the knee cap, seemed to separate from my lower leg, issuing a sort of suction-cup sound and a slight pop. I’ve been using crutches since and am waiting on MRI results, which may confirm I need surgery

to repair a torn meniscus. So, apparently, it is possible for “old men” to beat younger men. They just have to tear their meniscus. Navigating around locally hasn’t been easy and it brought to mind a woman I encountered a few months back at a meeting I was covering. She came to the meeting in an electric wheelchair and when those running the show asked for input about the issues they covered, she spoke about handicap accessibility. They thanked her, and then attempted to move on, when she passionately renewed her pleas and relayed how difficult it was to get around and even attend such a meeting when there isn’t adequate handicap accessibility. That was frustrating for a disabled individual who simply wants to participate too but is nearly unable because she can hardly reach the venue. It was clear those running the meeting were growing frustrated, and while they let her have her say, they were ready to move on and tackle what they considered to be the real issues of the meeting. But that was the real issue in

Stephen Bartlett From the Editor’s Desk that moment and desperately needed to be addressed. Imagine, living with a disability that makes it significantly more difficult for one to get around and navigate throughout the day. Depending on the venue the individual is navigating, that might become impossible. Perhaps that individual simply wants to attend the book club, the political meeting, shop at the local clothing store or eat at the diner, except the individual is stuck waiting at the door or at the bottom of the stairs.

My son is disabled, but he is still young and small, so I carry him around often and it is more difficult to experience such difficulties, though I think about them and wonder what it will be like for him as he grows. Being restricted to crutches lately I have experienced a slight taste of being disabled. I am in no means permanently disabled and do not want to imply that my plight is the same as that of a handicapped individual, but I have better been able to understand and appreciate the frustration. Navigating some stores, with narrow aisles, is frustrating and at times impossible on crutches and with a leg brace. I just needed a pair of loose shorts that would fit easily around my leg brace. I was on a bus, and found myself unable to navigate the narrow aisle with my crutches. All I wanted was to sit down as I was bumped and stumbled in the aisle, sending shooting pain up and down my leg. I can think of other examples, but long story short, I was frustrated and angry at times attempting to carry out tasks so simple for the

able-bodied who, at times, clearly expressed their own frustration with having to wait for and navigate around me as they easily raced to their destinations. The able-bodied were frustrated at times if I delayed them sitting down at the restaurant on time, purchasing their clothes, attending their meeting. Again, my temporary disability is nothing compared to so many of the permanent and significant disabilities out there. But it did make it clear to me that the frustration and anger of the disabled at the lack of handicap accessibility at places and the disregard for their plight by some is warranted. Do we really live in a society where it is still all right for places that do not consider their needs? Is it adequate to only consider and spend money to accommodate the able-bodied? No, it is not, and correcting this should be a priority until everywhere is just as convenient and welcoming to the handicap as it is for individuals privileged with their ability. Reach Editor Stephen Bartlett at stephen@denpubs.com.

Our life coaches, Style and Substance: Parents as role models and teaching them how to along the way. Thinking of how the fighting makes you and your siblings feel, is a good place to start. Then you are not attacking your parents behavior, you are just stating how you feel. By saying, “when you two bicker, I don’t feel like being around you” or “when you are fighting, it makes all of us upset” or “when the fighting starts, I don’t feel like listening or following through on any of your advice” could be some of the words that you play around with. It helps you solve the problem better, by identifying the emotion and then what the situation is doing to the family dynamics. You can even go so far as to say “when this bickering happens, I will be going to another room and we can discuss it at a better time”. Retraining needs to happen with people of all ages, and when your parents get a negative response that is calmly stated, they may just begin to change. It takes work on both sides, for you and your siblings to respond with love and for your parents to start with awareness and make the changes out of respect to their role and your well-being.

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New race fights for girls and a cure By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — Girls on the Run encourages girls to develop self respect and healthy lifestyles through participation in running programs. Team Fox is the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s grassroots community initiative to help raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research. A new race aims to create a local chapter for one organization and raise money for the other. “There are four of us doing it,” said Stephanie Desautels, one of the organizers of the Sept. 1 events at the US Oval in Plattsburgh. “We just kind of wanted to do something different and thought it would be a fun way to raise money.” The event includes a 9 a.m. Munchkin half mile fun run for ages 12 and under at a cost of $10. Kids run a half mile around US Oval and receive free Dunkin Donuts munchkins at the finish. There is also a 9:30 a.m. Donut Dash 5k for $20. Runners run three laps around US Oval and encounter Dunkin Donut Aid stations at each mile. They are not required to eat donuts during the race, though only runners who eat one donut per mile will be eligible for awards. “One of the girls runs in the Ben and Jerry’s run in Vermont where you run and eat a pint of ice cream, and it made

them start brainstorming to see what else there is,” Desautels said. “We wanted to do something fun and quirky, and obviously donuts and running do not go together.” The other individuals organizing the event are Erin Campbell, Lauren Eastwood and Leann Macey. “We also want everyone to run in their pajamas, so it will be hilarious,” Desautels said. She said the event was another way to raise money for a worthy cause and do something different in the community. Girls on the Run is an amazing program, but expensive to start, and Parkinson’s research is close to her heart. Girls on the Run is a North American non-profit program that seeks to address all aspects of a girl’s development through running to enhance physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual well-being. The program inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a curriculum that creatively integrates running. Founder Mary Barker faced her own struggles, including alcohol, when she realized a running program saved her. She founded Girls on the Run in 1996, growing from 13 girls then to serving more than 60,000 yearly. Girls on the Run provides an environment that allows girls to reach their full potential, serving youth 8-13. It operates in 45 states and Canada. “We are trying to get a branch going here,” Desautels said. Team Fox, launched in 2006, features members running, climbing, flipping pancakes, hosting concerts, golfing and

more to help find a cure and fund Parkinson’s research. Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Desautels has been working hard to help with research and finding a cure, especially since her father was diagnosed. “It is a slow progressing disease, and he is plugging along,” she said. “But it is draining and gets harder for him to eat.” The race is currently seeking sponsors and donations. For more information contact: stephdesautels@gmail.com, or through Facebook at facebook.com/donutdash5k.

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Water flea a preview of more invasives to come By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — Mark Malchoff believes that the presence of the spiny water flea in local lakes and canals is only a warning. Malchoff, a member of Lake Champlain Sea Grant, feels the recent discoveries of the invasive species in the Champlain Canal and on Lake George is a signal that more invasives were on their way. “We need to take a look at spiny water flea because there are more things coming that are a lot worse,” he told members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors during its Aug. 6 meeting. “There are a few other critters waiting in the wings that I think are much more disturbing. Quagga mussels, round goby, hydrilla, Asian clam and fragile papersheet pink heelsplitter — all of these in my opinion are going to cause a lot more ecological havoc than the spiny water flea.” In the last week, lawmakers in New York and Vermont have argued over whether a portion of the Champlain

Canal near Glens Falls should be closed down in order to prevent the invasive species known as spiny water flea from getting into Lake Champlain. Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy has called on New York to close the canal, while the state Canal Corporation has refused, citing the potential economic impact of cutting off Lake Champlain from the Hudson River and state canal system. Malchoff said he understands both arguments. “In my opinion it is hard to close a canal,” he said. “However, the state sued the city of Chicago to close their canal down to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes, so it sounds pretty hypocritical when they will not consider it here.” Malchoff said that there are ways to transport ships over Lock 9 while closing the canal. “There are some ways to move boats across the landscape with some lifts and other options,” he said. “You could still move boats but not move water. The technology is there and it is not something that you would have to invent. It's not

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Our courts need to quit attacking religion and slowly chipping away its importance in our society. Newspaper editors that call for no prayer should stay focused on the First Amendment and the freedom of speech and freedom of the press because once our religious freedoms are legislated away restrictions on those other cherished freedoms won’t be far behind. As for Mr. Douglas in Essex County, N.Y., why not consider a moment of reflection prior to board meetings, encouraging the members to consider the issues they are about to undertake and look for wisdom and guidance from a source of their own choosing? We frequently ask for God to bless America both in song and prayer. I hope those blessings continue to provide our leaders, our courts and all Americans with the wisdom to accept and tolerate our differences while growing our love and respect for the country we all call home.

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shaun@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH — For some, the new Plattsburgh City School District budget is cutting into something deeper than funding. As parents and coaches in the school district struggle to figure out ways to work with less, one thing remains clear to them — the education, and the health, of local children has been sacrificed. C. Joseph Staves, director of physical education, athletics and health services at Stafford Middle School in Plattsburgh, has made it his life’s work to cultivate the fitness of his students. “The most important aspect of our lives is our physical well being,” Staves said. The latest round of voter-approved budget cuts took a large bite out of the district’s athletics program, resulting in the loss of

coaching assistants, Class “B” modified sports and gymnastics. And that, Staves said, is detrimental to children. “All the cuts people talk about, in education, city and state government, are taking away the programs that benefit people’s well-being, whether it’s fitness programs for seniors or children, or athletics in schools,” Staves said. “People see that sort of thing as a luxury, and it’s not.” Staves stressed that athletics play an integral role in correcting some of the issues facing society today. “We have an obesity epidemic,” Staves said. “Taking kids out of sports makes their lives more sedentary.” Staves also said that being involved in activities like athletics helps youngsters learn teamwork, social interaction skills and problem solving and that involvement can also decrease drop-out rates. “Whether it’s athletics, music or drama, they all provide opportunities for young

“Kids have enough pressure with school, grades and social interaction,” Durkin said. “Now there’s more pressure on these kids to perform with less. Sports should be fun, without that pressure to push beyond their abilities.” With fewer coaches available, team sizes will have to be reduced to compensate, resulting in some kids being turned away, which will inevitably lead to less substitutes for those who make the teams. “As it gets more competitive, we’ll start to see more injuries,” Durkin said. “I pay taxes too, and I’m willing to pay a little more to have more athletes.” Much like the budget cuts, competition always has winners and losers. But sometimes, victories can occur in the unlikeliest of places. When gymnastics was cut in the latest budget upheaval, Bob Bunnell became part of a fight to raise $8,000 to save the program. He and others attended a school board meeting, and asked for permission to keep gymnastics alive if the money could be raised. “The night we presented our proposition to the board it was approved, and we had about five board members and a couple CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Budget from page 10 others at the meeting give us money on the spot,” Bunnell said. “Joe Staves was the first to give us money.” Bunnell, whose daughter coaches gymnastics at Peru Central and granddaughter hopes to participate in Plattsburgh City School’s Gymnastic Program when she’s old enough, explained that gymnastics in the area is a small community of sorts, and that high school gymnastics teams from Peru and Beekmantown helped raise money to keep the program at PHS going. The students, along with some parents, began selling “I support gymnastics” pins earlier this summer. After two months, they had managed to raise about $2,700—a good start, but not nearly enough. With the Aug. 15 season start looming, Bunnell and others were worried they wouldn’t pull through. And then, their luck changed. After receiving a check for $6,223.57 from the Mari-Rae Sopper Memorial Fund—a fund set up in the memory of gymnast Marie-Rae Sopper, who was one of the 64 people killed when American Airlines Flight 77 was hijacked and flown into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001—the program was saved. So now, the gymnastics program at PHS will remain intact for another year, but Bunnell is afraid that the overwhelming support for the program could send a negative message to the school board. “The good news is, we were able to fund the program this year,” Bunnell said. “The bad news is the board might think we can fund ourselves from now on.” As with other cuts, such as the elimination of field trips and the Odyssey of the Mind program, Plattsburgh City School Superintendent James Short said the decision to cut gymnastics was not easy. “We had to look at the number of students impacted and the number of people involved,” Short said. “If it’s soccer versus gymnastics, we have a huge soccer program, so painfully, we have to cut the smaller program.” Short added that the motivation of the people who kept gymnastics alive is impressive. “They were delivered very bad news from me, and I have to give it to them,” Short said. “They raised the money.” Other areas of athletics haven’t been so fortunate, though. Stafford Middle School used to have two sections for modified sports, which meant any student interested could participate. Now that the Modified “B” section has been eliminated, half the kids who would like to participate won’t be

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Clinton Community College needs more money stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH – The state has slashed Clinton Community College’s aid by nearly $1 million over the past three years. Yet costs continue to soar. The school is making some cuts, keeping positions open and slightly raising tuition, among other cost-savings steps. CCC President John Jablonski has also asked the Clinton County Legislature for $89,000 more than last year for its 2012-13 spending plan. A public hearing on the matter is sched-

uled for Aug. 22. at 7 p.m. in the legislative chambers of the Clinton County Government Center on Margaret Street. This increase would put the county’s annual share of support for the college at $2,465,040. The additional contribution puts the increase in county funding at an average of 1.6 percent annually for the past three years. The county increased its share by $25,000 for the 2011-12 academic year, while the previous year CCC only asked for a $1 increase. Yet over the past three year, the state has reduced CCC’s aid by 21 percent, with minimal restoration, for a total loss of about $829,500.

Champlain Telephone from page 1 seeing an increase in the number of people using food shelves.” On Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Champlain Telephone Company will hold its annual customer appreciation day in conjunction with the Champlain Town-wide garage sale and Champlain Village Fest. Champlain Telephone Company employees have donated gently used garage sale items and will participate in the town-wide sale on that day. All proceeds will be split evenly between the food shelves located in the Champlain Telephone service area, which includes Mooers, Mooers Forks, Altona, Champlain and Rous-

Operating costs this coming year are projected to jump by 26 percent. CCC is funded by tuition and contributions from the state and county. Clinton’s board of trustees has adopted the 2012-13 spending plan. CCC is a significant resource to the area, not only provide individuals with a college education, but also technical training and services for area business that desire new skills for their employees. CCC further offers wind-energy- and turbine- technology and industrial-technology, nursing and electrical-technology programs that support the area and enhance the workforce. CCC’s 2012-13 budget will reduce equip-

es Point. Those in attendance are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event. Raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the day for a variety of prizes, and the festivities will include a number of free events, including a performance by the Back Porch Band from noon – 2 p.m. There will also be food, a bounce house, face painting, bucket truck rides and more. Fiber splicing demonstrations will occur at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., while tours of the facility will be available throughout the day. Customers are invited to enter a drawing to win a 32-inch IP-compatible flat-screen television. “We have been doing this for quite a number of years,”

ment costs by 35 percent, faculty and adjunct faculty overloads by $100,000 and leave seven positions vacant. The college managed to drop its two most expensive health-insurance options for employees. The school will also raise tuition for fulltime in-state students by $100 per semester, pushing the cost for such students from $3,620 to $3,820, for an increase of 5.5 percent in 2012-13. The spending plan would not eliminate any programs. CCC plans to utilize $436,220 in reserve funds, leaving $1,274,630 in the fund balance.

Marking said. “We did it as a thank you for employees and customers. “It was started as a family event with activities for kids.” But about five years ago, the company wanted it to evolve and held the event as a fundraiser. In the last few years, Champlain Telephone Company focused on food shelves. “This is the third year we have done it for food shelves,” Marking said. “It is a great way to serve the specific communities we serve.” Roughly 1 in 6 people in the United States goes without adequate food, and millions of Americans struggle with hunger, according to Hunger America, a nationwide organization that coordinates with food shelves around the country. Champlain Telephone Company recognizes the need. Typically, the company matches the contribution. Last year, roughly 200 people were in attendance. The event raised more than $900. It is being held at Champlain Telephone Company offices on Route 9, 1118 Main Street, Champlain. There will be interactive displays showing Champlain Telephone Company’s newest products and services. The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in more information should call Champlain Telephone Company at 298-2411.

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Scholarship tournament to be held PERU — The 3rd Annual Leo P. Bourgeois Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 28 to raise funds for the scholarship in his name. The tournament will be held at Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The cost to enter the four person scramble tournament is $65 per person or $260 per team and for course members it’s $56 per person. The cost includes a greens fees for 18 holes, golf cart, gift bags, awards and a hors d’oeuvres reception following the tournament. Nongolfers and alumni are encouraged to attend the reception at a cost of $20 per person. Volunteers for the day of the tournament are also needed. The cost to become a tournament sponsor is $50 to $150. Over a career that spanned several decades, the late Mr. “B”, impacted the lives of hundreds of Peru Central School students, encouraging them to do their best and not to give up. For Mr. “B”, giving up on kids was not an option as their futures could not be seen. With his wisdom, warmth, humor and optimism, Mr. “B” gave students hope and helped them find their way. In honor of Mr. “B”, several PCS alumni came together in 2010 to establish a scholarship in his memory for a deserving PCS Senior – a tribute to a man who spent his life reaching out to students motivating them to be the best students possible for a brighter future. Three $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving PCS Seniors since 2010, each pursuing a degree in postsecondary education. For more information about the tournament, entering a team, becoming a sponsor or to volunteer, contact Cheryl Breen Randall at 524-1192 or by email at cheryl.breen-randall@verizon.net.

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MOOERS — The Mooers Wesleyan Food Pantry asks that gardeners think of them if you have any extra produce. The pantry, which is housed at the Mooers Wesleyan Church on Maple Street, is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. People can bring the produce at anytime after 9:15 a.m. as this is when the volunteers set up. Volunteers can also arrange to have it picked up if someone can not deliver it. For more information call Shirleen at 420-5513 for the Mooers area or Darcy Castine at 298-2134 for the Champlain area.

SUNY registration deadline Aug. 27 PLATTSBURGH — Area residents who want to check out a degree program before applying for admission, hone skills or simply explore an interest are invited to sign up for courses at SUNY Plattsburgh. Non-matriculated students — those not enrolled in a degree program — have from Aug. 5 until classes begin Aug. 27 to register. To register call 564-2100 and request a non-matriculated student registration form or visit http://www.plattsburgh.edu/register/nonmatriculated.php.

Volunteerism from page 1 the state. The North Country Regional Volunteer Center encompasses Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The center fortifies the system for area-wide data collection that enhances advocacy efforts, case statements for founders and recruitment of volunteers. The webbased volunteer center matches registered volunteers with non-profit agencies that have volunteer opportunities. Volunteers and agencies can register at northcountryvolunteer.org. Funds for the center came from a grant established by the New York State Commission on National and Community Service. There are 10 regional volunteer centers throughout the state. “The Day of Caring has been a staple since before my time,” Pickreign said. “500 volunteers and 50 projects. “When this grant came through we thought this would be a great opportunity to expand one day of caring to the whole year.” Many agencies need volunteers, and prior to this, when someone called United Way, their name was taken with hopes they could be matched up with an organization. “This is a free list of agencies,” Pickreign said. Not only will the center connect volunteers with opportunities, there will also be training for use of the web site. “We are still working out a few glitches,” said Kathy Snow, Director of Development for the United Way of the Adirondack Region. The site will also generate a report detailing volunteer hours and number of volunteers, something that will be useful when writing grants. “The agencies just write down their needs and the volunteers match those needs,” Snow said. “Volunteers feel part of the community when they do the work.” There will be training for agencies that wish to use the free volunteer center and its website to input volunteer opportunities held on Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the United Way office located at 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh. RSVP the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. at 563-0028. 33259

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n the past few weeks, I’ve been involved in a number of discussions regarding the recent state purchase of lands from the Adirondack Nature Conservancy. The purchase includes several large parcels of timberlands, and numerous hunting and fishing clubs that leased these lands. I know what it is like to lose a lease. I am reminded of the sentiment every time I return to Lows Lake and the Bog River Flow. As a young man, I traveled into the region frequently as a guest of the Grasse Pond Hunting and Fishing Club. After the state purchased the land, I continued to return, and although the old camp was gone, I still knew the land far better than most visitors. I knew where the springholes were, and where big brook trout could be found during the fall, or directly after ice out. Similarly, the former leaseholders of lands on the Bog River Flow, the vast Whitney Park or in nearby Robinwood had a unique knowledge of their own special areas. They knew where the deer were, and how to set up a drive and where to set out the watcher. Even after public access was eventually granted to these former private lands, no one knew the area as well as former lease holders and they returned often to take advantage of that knowledge. While many no longer had their own private camp, they still had an attachment to the land, and there was no cost for a lease. While there is still bitterness over the state purchases even after decades have passed, I now realize how selfish we were to think we owned the land. In reality, we only rented it for a short time. These lands will remain far beyond our brief stay on this earth, and fortunately, a large portion of them will now remain much as they were when they first were found, and likely far into the future. In a similar fashion, members of the many hunting, fishing and sportsmens clubs that leased lands on the Essex Chain of Lake, the Boreas Ponds, the Hudson River and other properties in southern Essex County will likely maintain a positive relationship with their former haunts. Even though The Nature Conservancy sold the lands to New York State, these former club members will still have the upper hand when it comes to knowing the lay of the land. Undoubtedly, in some cases there are third and possibly even fourth generations of former leaseholders, who love these lands as if they were their own. And there is no doubt they have treated them accordingly. There is and likely always will be, a conundrum of opinion over the development, or protection of wild lands, especially in rural areas. While the protection of park land in the middle of New York City is of obvious benefit to local residents, it is not such a clear choice in rural areas, such as the Adirondacks and Catskills, where park lands are much more prevalent. In the Northeast, the remaining wild lands feature a mix of both state and federally protected parkland, as well as managed timberlands and large private estates and other inholdings. Although large tracts of managed timberlands are located adjacent to designated wilderness lands, in both the Adirondacks and elsewhere, land designation is often an arbitrary label. Over the years, I’ve traveled through the wilderness and encountered crowds that resembled Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Conversely, I’ve driven in motor vehicles through vast tracts of seemingly untracked territory on private lands that have been in the hands of the same families since the 1800s. One particularly massive Adirondack property has been in private hands since 1848, and it remains as wild, or wilder today than it was when it was originally purchased. Developed lands are quite easy to find throughout the Northeast, however truly wild lands are almost impossible to find. Although the term ‘wilderness’ is often tossed around, there are many who would argue that there is no true wilderness left in the East. It is an argument that has some teeth, despite a few vast parcels. When wild lands are taken out of production, there will almost always be a loss of industry, raw materials and a variety of jobs associated with woodlands and extractive industries. Many of these positions have become family heirlooms that were handed down from father to son and beyond. There is an ongoing debate over the use of wild lands, and the best, and most productive economic benefit. Wilderness designation ensures the availability of other resources and values, such as scenic beauty, peace and quiet, and opportunities for solitude into the indefinite future. Those values, and their long-term protection, may attract or retain residents, vacationers and the businesses that serve them. Homes in close proximity to public recreational trails have a resale value that average about 20-25 percent higher than comparable properties that are not located close to a trail. Protected lands that provide public recreational opportunities increase the quality of life for local residents, as well as visitors. These lands increasingly provide opportunities for a sustainable future, and healthy lifestyles. Gold and silver are considered valuable because they are rare minerals. If the same vein of thought, it is obvious that wild lands are a similarly, rare commodity. Similar to veins of gold or silver, the likelihood of discovering a new vein of to-

tally wild lands is pretty slim, so it is wise to bank and protect what we currently have. Undeveloped land is a finite property, which continues to become increasingly rare especially in modern times. As a result, it becomes obvious that we must protect the limited supplies we already have, and continue our efforts to uncover more. Extraction industries last only as long as the resource is available. When all of the materials are gone, so are the jobs. However, wild lands not only retain their original value, their value will continue to increase in value as time goes on. Rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, mountains and valleys are a renewable resource, and the protection of wild lands is an investment in our future. I recognize that such a statement is considered blasphemy to many proponents of property rights, yet I have come to understand the reality of our legacy. If we don’t take care of our wild lands and promote efforts to secure more, who will? For more than two centuries, Americans have consumed and tamed the land at an alarming pace. It has been estimated that every day, nearly nine square miles of rural land are lost to development. In the United States, we gobble up land at an alarming rate, and we often neglect the little bits of land that we do manage to protect. If you don’t believe it, please experience if you will, the raging traffic pouring into and out of the Boston area, New York City or Washington DC on any given day. Or spend a few hours experiencing what it is like to be stuck in traffic on the Beltway on a hot Sunday afternoon. In the Adirondacks, many residents are blind to such realities. We complain when we are stuck in a slow moving line of cars, or behind a snowplow that is moving at a snail’s speed. But all that is required to grasp the reality of the situation is to take a drive beyond the borders of this wild bubble of parkland we call home. We are spoiled, and myopic to believe that protected lands are of less value than developed lands. These same lands are often at our very doorstep. The vast majority of these lands are utilized very lightly, and primarily just during the summer months. I like the fact that I can walk out my back door, and travel nearly 30 miles or more in any direction from my home. And since state park lands are free and open to the public, local residents have an opportunity to utilize them much more often than visitors, and in fact, we do. One of the most recent studies conducted to gauge the number of Forest Preserve users, reveals that local residents constitute the majority of users. Not only are local residents in the majority, we also utilize state lands more frequently than visitors from out of the area. While some still believe there are just too many restrictions governing the use of land in the Adirondack Park, there are some who believe the restrictions are not tough enough. With a free camping permit, I can legally establish a campsite on most state lands for up to two weeks in one location. If I set up a camp on Sept. 1, and renew the permit two weeks later to be used as a hunting camp, I can maintain the campsite for the duration of the big game hunting season, which runs into the first week of December. That’s roughly four months of camping on state land, and it is all rent free. Try to see how that goes over in Central Park.

here was a time years ago when fishing was simple. I’d grab a rod and reel and jump in the wooden homemade jonboat with my granddad, crank the 3 hp Johnson outboard and putter to our favorite fishing hole. We would drown a couple dozen minnows catching white bass, crappie or largemouth bass until dark and then putter back home. Life was good. Not today. Now it’s hook up By Howard Hammonds the 21-foot Ranger bass boat and trailer with the gas guzzling 250 horsepower Evinrude ETech motor, drop half a house payment at the gas pump filling it all up, pull it to some far away lake, buzz around at a casual 50-plus mph, all the time watching the screen of a state of the art Lowrance GPS with depth locator, 3-D imaging, countoured Navionics maps showing rock piles, ledges and points, looking for that magic fishing spot, hoping it holds the next 20-pound stringer of bass to load into a 25-gallon live well with fill pumps, automatic recirculating pumps, oxygen tank, and special aeration systems to keep the oxygen content at as high as possible. If it’s going to be a long day we can add ice and Rejuvenade that by the manufacture’s claim revitalizes our catch. I have a trolling motor with intuitibe programing that will follow a contoured depth break with the simple push of a button on the remote on my right wrist, so not a single one of those little green fish will get away. You won’t find the old paper bag with a baloney sandwich and coke on this boat. What you will find is 20 gallon built-in insulted cooler large enough to hold three days of electrolyte drinks, energy bars and various flavored waters along with enough baloney, mustard and gluten-free bread to feed myself and half of Wadhams. Of course, the old Mitchell 300 spinning reel taped to my 6-foot fiberglass rod has since been replaced by at least a dozen high modulus graphic rods with ceramic eyes matched with 10 ball bearing bait caster reels and another 6 or so 7-foot medium action spinning rods with high speed 8 ball bearing spinning reels. All cozily sit in a rod locker on board with fitted holders to protect the very expensive and sensitive cargo. Each rod has its own function: there are topwater rods, frog sticks, spinner-bait rods, worm rods I and II, flipping sticks and drop shot rods and on and on. If there is a type of lure there is a special type of rod. Then, there are several different types of fishing line from monofilament to Copolymer, to Braid to Fluorocarbon all in combinations of line strength from 8-pound for finesse fishing to 12-pound for crankbaiting to 20-pound for flipping. Are you confused yet? How about lures? It used to be just the classic Zara Spook invented by James Heddon over 100 years ago. Now it’s evolved to dozens of versions of topwater lures from Japan or China all with creative looks to resemble a real fish, with magic designs and colors. And after spending $15 to $25 for this very realistic lure we have to send it to “Buddy Bill” who charges another $15 to strip the factory color scheme and replace it with a special one –of- akind paint job that more resembles a minnow that bass are likely feeding on today. Since this column is about to end, I’ll save for another time the types of spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, chatterbaits, crankbaits, jigs and soft plastic baits that only the mind of a bass fisherman can dream up. All this…and we still have to explain to our wives that we do in fact need all this to catch a silly green fish with a big mouth. Somehow, I don’t think the loves of our lives believe us.

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Howard Hammonds is a guide and experienced bass fisherman living in Westport. He can be reached at hehammonds@gmail.com.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook. Contact him at brookside18@adelphia.net.

Although trout fishing is not like it used to be along the Bog River Flow, as evidenced in the above photo of Jay McGrath's catch, Joe Hackett still spends a fair amount of time in the vast Lows Lake region, fishing and paddling with guests.

Jaycob Gough of Lewis, a third grader at Willsboro, show off his first smallmouth, a 4-pound 2-ounce monster caught on a tube in the Windmill Point area of Champlain.

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Transportation visions for the North Country’s future By Stephen Bartlett stephen@denpubs.com PLATTSBURGH – Remember when you rode a bike or walked to school? Walked to the theater? Walked to the playground and beach? Walked to a friend’s house? Remember when you walked? These are questions Laurie Williams of the Clinton County Health Department asked at Vision2Action’s Transportation forum. The group has been holding forums focusing on transportation, recreation, the arts and education, with an aim of revitalizing the North Country. “Roads were built for cars,” Williams said. “Not for biking and running.” Obesity levels nationwide continue to rise, she warned, and road safety must improve so more people can bike, walk and run on the “shared roadways.” “We need policy reform.” She called for requiring sidewalks in new development and ensuring public transportation can be reached without a vehicle. “Complete streets are the answer.” Complete streets are designed and operated to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, public transport users, and individuals of all ages and abilities. A Federal Highway Administration safety review found that complete streets improve pedestrian safety. As of 2001, complete street policies have been endorsed or adopted by 224 U.S. jurisdictions, including 23 states. New York endorsed them in 2011, and the Clinton County Legislature passed a resolution supporting they be considered for all projects. “You guys are doing so many interesting things,” said Jeff Olsen, an architect and planner whose worked has taken him around the world. Olsen said the design profession is undergoing an evolution as the focus is increasingly on pedestri-

ans and bicyclists first and then seeing where the road goes. “We are not alone,” he said. “Places all over New York and the U.S. are trying to solve these issues.” The Saranac River Trail could be a catalyst to improved road access for all in the area, Olsen said. “We gotta reach a point where kids feel it is a great thing to walk to school and ride a bike to school,” he said. “Plus, kids should be able to walk across the street.” He stressed that it is not about figuring out how to get rid of the car and truck, but reaching a better balance. “We are not giving people close to what they need,” Olsen said. “You need to start looking at every project you are building and look for opportunities in those projects.” Phil VonBargen, Town of Plattsburgh Planning Department, gave those at the forum a bus tour of some of the nearby streets. It started at the roundabout near the former Plattsburgh Air Force base. “It is a big change for our area to have a roundabout,” he said, standing at the front of the bus. “It is friendly for pedestrians and slows traffic down.” The tour would hit New York Road, Arizona Ave., Route 22, South Peru Street and more, also heading through the Plattsburgh International Airport, which VonBargen said is not pedestrian friendly. Throughout the trip, VonBargen highlighted adequate pedestrian access, as well as several areas where, for example, handicap accessibility was poor in places. He also pointed out narrow sidewalks and roads that contained no walkway for pedestrians. South Peru Street, for example, contained little to no pedestrian access for walkers and bicyclists. At one point, he smiled and waved to a couple people he passed, saying that was an example of an area safe and accessible to pedestrians. “It can be done,” VonBargen said. “You just gotta get to it when the project is in planning.”

A group enters the bus as Phil VonBargen prepares his tour.

Phil VonBargen leads a tour at the end of the Vision2Action transportation forum. Photos by Stephen Bartlett

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OBITUARIES HELEN CATHERINE SHEDD JUL 15, 1931 - AUG 09, 2012 Ann St. Dennis of BloomingHelen Catherine Shedd, age 81 passed away Thursday, dale, New York and Michael August 9, 2012 in Sebring, Shedd of Tupper Lake, New York; sister-Evelyn (Tony) Florida. She was born in Moriah, New York on July 15, Trapasso of Warrenburg, 1931 to Ralph New York; 14 grandchildren and Grace (Stevenson) and 21 great grandchildren Atwell. She and many nieces worked for a nursing home in and nephews. the food service She was preceded in death in department, she was a member of death by her parthe First United ents, brothersMethodist Ralph Atwell Church in Avon and Don Atwell Park, Florida, and longtime she enjoyed playing domicompanion-Fred Greenliee. Memorial contributions may noes, cards, gardening and be made to a charity of your spending time with her family and friends. She had been choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. a resident of Avon Park since Arrangements were entrust1994 coming from New York. She is survived by her chiled to the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park, dren-Catherine (Bill) Traegler Florida. of Randolph, Vermont, Steven (Helen) Shedd of MilStephenson-Nelson Funeral Home ton, Vermont, Donald (Ghislaine) Shedd of Warrensburg, 111 East Circle Street New York, Terry Slieff of Avon Park, Florida 33825 www.stephensonnelsonfh.c New Orleans, Florida, Mary Ellen (Roy) Provost of West om Chazy, New York, Elizabeth ZENON LIBENSON MAR 08, 1921 - JUL 24, 2012 Zenon Libenson, 91, of HousStation, NJ. Mr Libenson's ton TX, passed away on July professional career continued at GE, where he was the 24, 2012 in Houston. The cause was respiratory failure. Manager of Locomotive Sales for Latin America. He travelled throughout Zenon was born the world for his in Santa Rosa, Argentina on job and he reMarch 8, 1921, tired from GE in 1985. the son of Abraham and Sara Libenson. He reHe is survived by his daughter ceived a degree Pamela August in Electrical Engineering at the of Houston, TX, his brother Jose University of Libenson of Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina and four grandMr. Libenson grew up in Archildren: Erica Adams and gentina but travelled to the United States in his early 20's Gregory Fullenkamp of Morto fulfill a scholarship grantristown, NJ and Andrew and Daniel August of Houston, ed to him by the US Government. He worked at the GenTX. He was pre-deceased by eral Electric Company in Schhis daughter Monica Fulenectady, NY. There he met lenkamp in 2001 and his wife Geneva Libenson in 2007. his future wife, Geneva Bevins, originally of Crown Point, NY. The Libensons There will be no calling resided in various locations hours. Interment will be at the Ironville Cemetery in throughout their lives, including: Buenos Aires, ArCrown Point, NY on September 29, 2012. gentina, Mexico City, Mexico, Clifton, NJ and Convent

Essex County washes its hands of Bookmobile By Keith Lobdell keith@denpubs.com ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Board of Supervisors will not be part of the future of the former Bookmobile. Members of the Public Safety Committee voted 7-0 Aug. 13 to relinquish all rights to the former mobile library for the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System, giving Franklin and Clinton counties the right to move to create a mobile communications center without them. The vote came after the original resolution to support the mobile command center was defeated, 4-3, with supervisors again calling on the library organization to use the sale of the Bookmobile to fund their programs. “That vehicle belongs to the library,” Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava said. “They should keep it, sell it and offset their funds. Would it be nice to have, yes. Can we fund it, no.” “Here they have this asset that they can sell to get some money and instead, they will be in here again asking for money at budget time,” Wilmington Supervisor Randy Preston said. “This should be used to offset the costs of their budget,” Westport Supervisor Daniel Connell said. “They have $100,000 sitting there. Why can't they do something to positively affect their budget instead of negatively affecting our budget. If they can sell it, then they are going to put a lot of money into their budget and they will not have to come back to us for more money.” “If they want to get rid of the bus and then to come back here and ask for more money is a call that they will have to make,” North elba Supervisor Roby Politi said. Preston added that the organization should not expect any additional funding from the county, and may be lucky to see their funding even remain level. “Essex County does not have the money to pay for this,” Preston said. “We have preliminary budget numbers for this

year, and it is very bleak to see where we may be going. I think that this budget is going to be a bigger challenge than last year.” Preston added that the work on the new radio system needed to be the top priority of the Emergency Services Department. “We have a $10 million radio system that has been in the works for years and every day there is another hurdle that comes up with it,” he said. “Donnie's (Jaquish) full attention needs to be on this and the Bookmobile is a distraction.” “We are putting a lot of resources into this radio system which is going to support our needs,” Connell added. “We are in a situation like this with our transportation department right now and we just have to start saying no.” Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow argued that the transformation of the Bookmobile to a mobile command center was not supposed to cost Essex County anything. “We will not have any money invested into the Bookmobile now nor at any time in the future,” Morrow said. “The resolution says no money on our part. Why should we stop the other counties from this if it is not going to cost us anything. I do not want to be a hinderance to the other two counties.” Jaquish said the concern was that the CEF board had presented the transfer as an all-or-nothing deal. “The issue is that the library board has told the three counties that all three must participate or the deal is off,” he said. “Non-participation on our part will lead them to call the whole thing off. I think that it is a good idea and the fire service believes that it is a good idea. We will respect the decision of the board. I don't want to fight this battle over and over again, but I want some closure to this.” “Franklin is concerned that we will bill them back for our ownership in this and Clinton County just wants this ended,” Board Chairman Randy Douglas of Jay said. “I think that it would be in my best interest to sell the thing and split the money up between the three counties and use it for the libraries.”

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ALTONA Holy Angels Church - Main Street, Altona. Mass - 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday CHAMPLAIN Living Water Baptist Church 9 Locust St., corner of Main and Locust, Champlain. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Thursday Bible Study at 7 p.m. includes activities for children. Phone: 298-4358 Three Steeples United Methodist Church - 491 Route 11, Champlain. 298-8655 or 298-5522. Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at same time (Sept. thru June). Steve Loan, Pastor. steeples3@primelink1.net St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Church Street, Champlain. Saturday Anticipated Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday services 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church - Mason Road, Champlain. Saturday Anticipated Mass,

7:30 p.m. Christ & St. John’s Episcopal/Anglican Church - 18 Butternut Street, Champlain. (518) 298-8543. Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. Patricia A. Beauharnois, Deacon Vicar CHAZY Sacred Heart Church - Box 549, Chazy 12921. (518) 846-7650. Sunday Masses (Ant) 4 p.m., 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Chazy Presbyterian Church - 620 Miner Farm Rd., Chazy. 846-7349 Worship and Sunday School will begin at 11 a.m. Email: chazypres@westelcom.com ELLENBURG St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church - Route 11, Ellenburg. Saturday Anticipated Mass, 4 p.m. Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The Ellenburg United Methodist Church - will meet at 9 a.m. at the church in Ellenburg Center. However, on Election Day, Sunday, we move to the

Ellenburg Methodist Community Center on Rt. 11. ELLENBURG DEPOT Ellenburg Depot Wesleyan Church 2179 Plank Rd., PO Box 177 Ellenburg Depot, NY 12935. Pastor: Robert R. Phillips. Phone: 594-3902. Sunday Family Bible Hour: 9:50 a.m. Sunday Worship Time: 10:50 a.m. Children’s Youth Ministries: Call for schedule. MOOERS St. Joseph’s Catholic Church - Maple Street, Mooers. 236-7142. Anticipated Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m. Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request. Mooers United Methodist Church 14 East St., Located adjacent to old Post Office. Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary & traditional music, activities for children, youth and families, 236-7129, pastoral@twcny.rr.com, www.gbgm-umc.org/mooersumc

Mooers Wesleyan Church - Maple Street, Mooers. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Night 7 p.m. (518) 236-5330. MOOERS FORKS St. Ann’s Catholic Church - Route 11, Mooers Forks. Mass: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Reconciliation announced special Saturday mornings 10 a.m. & by request. PLATTSBURGH Seventh Day Adventist - 4003 Rt. 22, Plattsburgh, 561-3491 - Pastor Livergood Worship Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Pot Luck Dinner after service ROUSES POINT St. Patrick’s Catholic Church - Lake Street, Rouses Point. Anticipated Mass: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Mass: 10 a.m.; Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. Communion Service: Wednesday 8 a.m.

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