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Local admins react to GEA Gov. to phase program out

Source: Warren County CEO to retire soon

By Thom Randall

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QUEENSBURY — Warren County Administrator Paul Dusek, who has been a top county official for 20 years, will be retiring in several months, a source in the county government said this week.

Attempts to reach Dusek as of late Tuesday Jan. 26 were unsuccessful.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Dusek has told other county officials he will be retiring at the end of March.

Dusek has served as county Administrator — the top executive post in the government — since March 2010. He started out as county Attorney in 1996. He served both roles — for one salary — between March 2010 and August 2011.

Dusek’ simultaneous service in both roles — which prompted him to work long hours and on weekends for nearly 18 months on a single salary— saved the county taxpayers well over $100,000 in personnel costs.

In October, a county sheriff ’s office investigation into a natural gas cogeneration project conducted by Seimens Building Systems reached a corollary conclusion that Dusek did not exercise due diligence in reviewing the project’s contract before the board of supervisors approved it. The contract ended up costing the county money rather than producing savings as Seimens promised, according to an independent engineering review.

However, various county officials and citizens have discounted the criticism of Dusek, noting that the cogeneration contract was full of complex formulas to calculate expenses and savings that would only be understood — if at all — by

experienced engineers.

They also note that Dusek was serving as county Attorney at the time, not county Administrator, so his role in reviewing the contract was to assure its legal aspects, not whether the engineering principles and formulas would end up producing savings for the county.

Known as a decisive, hands-on administrator and fiscal conservative, Dusek has been credited with saving the county taxpayers many hundreds of thousands of dollars by downsizing government in the aftermath of the Great Recession. In the years following the nation’s financial crisis, he conducted a thorough audit of county operations and recommended extensive cutbacks in various county departments, which were enacted by the county Board of Supervisors. This governmental downsizing occurred without any substantial decrease in services to the public, many have noted.

Local H&R Block awards prize in $32 million contest

By Christina Scanlon

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WARRENSBURG — One local H&R Block customer is $1,000 richer and it’s not due to the IRS. Christopher Buskey collected his winnings last week after being selected in the company’s nationwide sweepstakes that will award $32 million dollars to the public through Feb. 15.

“H&R block is putting the �fun’ back in refund season,” said Heather Thompson | Regional Marketing Coordina-

tor.

To do so, they’ve coordinated the “1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes.”

Buskey’s name was drawn Monday, the first day of the contest. He, like 999 other winners across the country that day, were notified via email.

Buskey learned of the sweepstakes after visiting Reisha Thissell, tax professional, at the H&R Block office at 3856 Main St., Warrensburg, where he had his taxes filed.

Anyone who files their taxes at a participating H&R Block

office through Feb. 15 can be automatically entered into the sweepstakes; 32,000 people will win a $1,000 prize.

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Local school administrators react to GEA decision

By Christina Scanlon

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LONG LAKE —There were cheers heard in the crowd earlier this month when Gov. Andrew Cuomo, during his combined state of the state and executive budget address, called for the state legislature to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment within two years. For area school superintendents, however, there are no shouts of celebration.

“It means the bleeding has stopped,” said Long Lake Superintendent Donald K. Carlisle, Ed.D. The GEA was introduced in 2010 to close a $10 billion shortfall in the state budget. That translates to $361,000 in cuts for Long Lake overt he last five years.

In 2015, the school received $9,438 in restoration funding with $6,600 planned for 2016.

In a school district with just 59 students, those numbers could be devastating.

“Financially, we’re in a different ball park,” he said, crediting a “wonderful manager” that’s kept the school’s finances healthy.

“The impact here, it’s been no big deal,” he said.

For that reason, he said, the school has not looked into shared services or mergers, such as those that other small districts have considered or been forced into.

A total of $433 million across the state has been cut since’s GEA’s implementation.

“The concept has always been horrible for my school,” said

Minerva School Superintendent Timothy Farrell.

Without benefit of the numbers in front of him, he quickly estimated the losses.

“The first year it was $131,000, the second year it was over $267,000.”

Though Minerva’s school enrollment is double Long Lake at 120, it’s still a small district.

“We’re approaching a million dollars cumulative,” he said of the losses since 2010.

“For a tiny school, it’s had quite an impact.”

For districts that already had responsible budgets and shared services in place, additional cuts can be nearly impossible when there’s no place left to trim.

Farrell was also frustrated with the plan suggested by Cuomo that eliminated the program in two years.

“Why is money still being withheld,” he asked, as the GEA was created because the state had a deficit that no longer exists. “Why are we still being penalized?”

Carlisle agreed, noting those penalties were distributed to schools and schools aren’t to blame.

Farrell said the added the two percent tax cap this year is closer to zero.

“Two percent would be $64,000,” he said of taxes increases he’d be allowed. With the state formula however, “It’s looking more like $11,000.”

That number doesn’t cover increases in contractual obligations, he said, let alone take inflation into consideration.

Farrell is going ahead with the district’s budget, making plans as if the recent numbers stick, but hopeful they’ll change before the final state budget is approved.

At North Warren School District, Interim Superintendent Bernard McCann is doing the same.

“We’re kind of in limbo,” he said. “We’re looking at the governor’s figures as a worst case scenario.”

For the 2016-17 spending plan, the governor proposed increasing school aid 4.3 percent to $2.1 billion, with $991 million to be allocated this fiscal year.

If approved, the $25 billion in total funding would be the highest amount spent on education in any given year in state history.

McCann said while those number sound promising, districts such as his often get the short end of the stick when it comes to the aid which is based, in part, on tax assessments.

“We have a lot of seasonal properties,” he said. Those, some assessed in the millions, unfairly skew the amount of aid received. “The population in our school doesn’t reflect those numbers.”

Farrell said he sees similar distribution in his district, describing it as, “land rich and people poor.”

McCann said he hopeful the state legislature will offer some relief as they hammer out the budget before the March 31 deadline. Eliminating the GEA isn’t yet official.

Earlier this month, the state senate voted for its elimination. A bill is now awaiting action in the assembly.

Lotus spelling bee sees big turnout in first year, local students win

By Christina Scanlon

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WARRENSBURG – The inaugural Lotus Loves Literacy Interscholastic Spelling Bee held over the weekend was such a success, and another is already planned for next year.

Nearly 30 students came to compete, representing several area schools.

First place spellers came away with some impressive prizes and an additional $250 will go to the school the winner in each category hails from.

In the 3-4 grade category, nine-year-old

Kimya Hayes of Chestertown walked away with top honors, a Kindle Fire and a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble.

Competing among students in grades 5-6, Adrianna Dunkley of Johnsburg earned the first place prize of an iPad and a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble.

Bryce Vaisey of Warrensburg bested the competition in grades 7-9, winning a Samsung Chromebook.

For the oldest students, grades 10-12, a $500 scholarship was up for grabs.

Ethan Hayes, 16, of Chestertown, joined his sister, Kimya, in ending the bee victori-

ous. Though Kimya said she was nervous, Ethan didn’t feel stressed at all.

Neither spent an inordinate amount of time studying for the bee.

Kimya’s category was quite a fight, going 14 rounds and necessitating the judges to bump up the word difficulty to sixth grade words.

Mother Georgene Carpenter said Kimya does a lot of reading, and credits that habit with helping her spelling abilities. By Monday, Kimya had already downloaded books onto her new Kindle.

Carpenter said she and her husband, Norman Hayes, are very proud of their children, in particular for representing North Warren School, where they attend.

North Warren will receive two $250 schol-

arships for their successful efforts.

Other schools that will receive the scholarships to be distributed to the student with the highest English average are Johnsburg, Lake George and Warrensburg. Students from Bolton were also eligible though none participated.

Organizer Maggie Morgan, Lotus Group of Companies communications director, said the event was organized as the charity, founded in 2015, is literacy focused. An earlier poetry slam was a hit and is in the works to return in April.

“Events like these give kids a platform that aren’t so interested in sports or traditional extra-curricular activities,” she said. “We are very passionate about reading and literature.”

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ast month the Fiscal Times reported that the same office in the Defense Department that spent $43 million to build a luxury gas station that was slated to cost $3 million has now spent nearly $150 million of taxpayer money on private villas in Afghanistan.

John Sopko, the head of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), questioned Defense Secretary Carter, on why the office tasked with rebuilding the economies in Iraq and Afghanistan spent about one fifth of its budget on external residences in Kabul for five to 10 of its employees, when accommodations were available at a military facility.

This recent report provides a broader investigation into financial misconduct within this task force, which spent around $800 million before disbanding in March 2015.

SIGAR also found that the task force paid $242 million for mining, oil and gas projects that lacked longterm strategies for sustaining the industries which was the primary purpose of the task force.

As private citizens, it’s hard to come to grips with the lavish spending of this nature.

Tasked with what seems like an unbelievable national debt, pushing $19 trillion and a sluggish economy that has failed to rebound since collapsing 8 years ago is there any wonder the average taxpayer is angry at Washington and our elected officials?

Clearly no one is paying attention to anything except their own benefits and pocket book.

At home we watch pennies to make ends meet. In Washington, when we come across stories like this, it’s hard to imagine that they have any idea what they are doing to us, our children, grandchildren and future generations to come.

Some will question how America could possibly consider placing candidates like Sanders or Trump in the White House this fall.

As radical as it may sound to some, it’s not so absurd when we see how far off course our nation has gone.

I am not happy with where we find ourselves today nor do I see choices this fall that can provide a sure fire solution.

So ponder on this: The Pentagon has never been audited. Despite legislation mandating they do, Pentagon officials claim it’s just not in their culture. If that fact doesn’t keep you up at night, nothing in the current election will either.

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here is no shortage of authors whose work serves as a metaphor for local government, be they William Shakespeare, Mark Twain or Stephen King.

This week, Charles Dickens comes to mind: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

The famous opening lines of “A Tale of Two Cities” are intended to present a sense of central tension between opposing forces.

Set under the backdrop of the French Revolution, Dickens’ primary intention was to draw out the contrast between France and England. The dichotomy continues throughout the rest of the novel, between love and hate; freedom and oppression, wisdom and folly.

Above all, the author hints that light and darkness stand equally matched in the grand scheme of things.

While comparing Dickens to the latest example of small-town weirdness may seem dramatic, it does seem fitting when it comes to discussing the town of Essex.

Earlier this month, we learned the town’s code enforcement officer was resigning. It should have been a simple story, but the town’s leadership denied the opening, only to be caught in a fib when the now-former official, among other credible sources, confirmed negotiations had been underway for weeks.

What gives?

This duplicity is not a one-off for Essex, but rather a pattern.

The town’s leadership takes the most pedestrian elements of governance, elevates them to epic battles between light and dark and then chafes when they’re made to look bad in the public eye.

For instance, residents were outraged last year when they learned about the sale of a public building to a private buyer, a process that had been kept under wraps for months.

It took weeks for the Sun to obtain the town’s 2016 budget — it was only granted after a reporter presented the town with a Freedom of Information Law request — while other functions of government remain equally murky, including how, exactly, the town calculates its water charges.

Muddying the waters even further is the lack of a website to convey official information to taxpayers, who remain vested in the operation of their local government, as evidenced by the myriad online resources that have sprouted to fill the void.

All of the above are rather mundane aspects of government. But you wouldn’t think so considering the pattern of obfuscation by some of the officials who run the town.

Dickens comes to mind because Essex is a community of dichotomies.

Nowhere is the North Country’s agricultural resurgence more evident than in Essex, which has become a hotbed of the farm-to-table movement. An undercurrent of energy sizzles under the surface and the lakeside community has become one of the few places in Essex County to which young people are moving. It really is an exciting place.

But with the optimism comes the dead weight of tribal fatalism.

There’s the contrast between Essex and the neighboring town of Willsboro, with whom they inch ever-closer when it comes to sharing services — perhaps even merging. Where many in the former are opaque, cynical and clan-

nish, those in the latter are transparent, optimistic and receptive to new ideas.

The overall lens through which Essex sees the world is a dichotomy. In simple questions they see ulterior motives. They see engagement as attacks; the outside world, as a threat.

To be fair, some of the town’s dyspeptic leanings can be excused: The past administration was downright toxic, and dialogue in the community hasn’t always been characterized by a sense of decorum.

It should be noted, too, that the very same newcomers who are revitalizing the community come with their own agenda and set of values, much of which are at odds with the old guard.

That tension is nothing new for the Adirondacks.

But it really doesn’t need to be this way. We’re not talking about a political revolution here, but rather the governance of a tiny town with less than 1,000 year-round residents.

To the town: Just do the right thing. Be open and transparent. Because right now in Essex, it’s clearly the worst of times — at least when it comes to the administration’s responsibility to the general public.

You were, after all, elected by the people to lead. Like those in the Dickensian classic, you’re not only at risk for losing the public trust, but rather the town’s very dignity. And that, to us, is the real tragedy.

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TappingÊ inÊ onÊ peopleÕ sÊ frustrations

To the Editor: It is always interesting to read the reactions of the people who are understandably upset about how things are going in this country. Donald Trump and Ted Cruz have done a great job of tapping in to the outrage that people are feeling.

What we are seeing before us now is the greatest disruption in society since the industrial revolution and there is no clear way to see what the end will be. The only thing I am confident of is that things are never going back to the way things were from the end of WW2 to the mid 70’s.

I am sorry to inform the angry and dissatisfied that there is no longer a place in the U.S. for people with low education and low skills to walk into a large manufacturing plant and get a well paying secure job. Not when the work can be outsourced to countries that can provide employees for wages in the dollar per hour range and less. No president can make that happen.

Neither can a president make employers hire 50 year old workers for the wages they used to make. No president can stop the outsourcing of everything from radiology to legal work via the internet to places like India.

What I do know is that blaming others like immigrants, foreigners and liberals will not bring this country back to prosperity. What is needed is an understanding that we must put our collective heads together and all work very hard to thoughtfully plan our steps forward into an uncertain future.

Scott Scharhag Champlain

LaudsÊ TrumpÊ article

To the Editor: Very nice report about the Burlington event. Donald Trump is, across the board, so very popular, I know he will attract voters to the polling booth who haven’t bothered to vote for years.

He clearly desires to help all of us--his desire to make America great again could not be more clearly expressed and at a more needful time in our history.

We should keep in mind that the younger people who grew into adulthood during these last eight years of the Obama destruction of our country do not remember when our country was great. And it wasn’t that long ago, but now, the younger people live in a world of merely hoping to be able to afford buying a pair of jeans, made in China, at the Walmart.

I remember when businesses advertised some really fun things—like built-in swimming pools. A luxury to be sure, but affordable with some planning. Now, we see adverts for tiny, imported Chinese wire corner shelving for your bathroom to hold your toilet paper in—as if that is what we aspire to these days. No thanks.

I’m looking for a return of American business and jobs and making money and a decent life for people in our country.

So, yes, let’s get out and help Donald Trump’s campaign. Talk to people at the store, at the gas station, don’t be afraid, spread the word about how Donald Trump can Make America Great again. That’s the best and most inexpensive campaigning on earth, and we can all do it.

Nadine Battaglia Lake Luzerne

StandÊ upÊ forÊ theÊ NRA

To the Editor: I’m glad to add my support for the NRA and the second amendment to the Constitution. It is time to put an end to the intellectual dishonesty of those who like to lump NRA members with criminals. Speak out and support our right to defend ourselves with guns of our choice.

Eric Wilhelmson Moriah

COMMENTARY

Unforgivable

To the Editor: For those Marines (12) in all, lost in Hawaii: Did you see that our commander-in-chief ordered all flags lowered to half staff?

I think not!

Semper-Fi. God Bless America.

Robert Spring Crown Point

Little Bits The sun and moon Gordie Little

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ProudÊ protester

To the Editor: In response to Mr. Sharkey of Ticonderoga: Having read your response to the experience of hearing Donald Trump speak, I am offended by your implication that his protestors were attempting to silence Trump’s right to free speech. The First Amendment protects all citizens, regardless of one’s political views. It is as much the protestors’ right to voice their opinions, as it is Trump’s right to share his political schemes. I would also remind you that while the liberals of Vermont maintained a peaceful demonstration, Trump supporters have been known to physically attack dissenters at his rallies.

I am proud to say that for two hours, I stood at the front lines of the Burlington protest. It was the most invigorating experience that I, as a liberal, have ever had. I am glad that Trump had the chance to come to Burlington, through it was in all likelihood merely a boost to his own ego while Bernie Sanders has been appealing to more and more of his supporters. My only regret is that the protest outdoors was so poorly covered by the media in comparison with Trump’s attempt to have protestors thrown out of the venue without their coats.

As the election draws closer, I am confident that Trump’s campaign will fade away and that candidates who seek to solve America’s problems (with more than racist calls to banish immigrants, refugees, and American Muslims) will prevail. As you said Mr. Sharkey, every vote counts.

Scarlett Moore Westport

RedÊ KettleÊ CampaignÊ aÊ success

To the Editor: The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign had many wonderful donations to the kettles this past Christmas season and very generous donations to our toy drive with Wal-Mart!

Thank you to the Wal-Mart Supercenter and Dollar General for allowing us to set up kettles at your locations! Thank you to the Times of Ti for publishing an article about our efforts! We had over 40 volunteers. Thank you to everyone that gave us food, coffee, and hot chocolate! Thank you to all the generous people who donated money to the kettles and toys to the toy drive! It’s all greatly appreciated!

To all the volunteers-Thank You very much Leah Buell, Richard and Patricia Buell, Jimmy Brooks, Karen Sheets, Lori Shufelt, Randy Carrol, Rebecca Lafountain, Jim and Connie Wells, Bill Barnhardt, Pastor Bill Whittington and his wife Sue along with their daughter, Kristy Mitchell, Clara Mitchell, Philip Mitchell, Sharon Mitchell, Chuck Dolloff, from the Northern Lake George Rotary Club-Bob Johnson, Bob Whitaker, Bob and Diane Dickson, Jean Yager, and Chris and Kayla Navitsky, and from Inter-Lakes HealthShannah Laribee, Alexis Holman, Jodi Gibbs, Tamara Evens, Tara Vilardo, Bonnie Maiolo, Katie Whitford, Ann Winchell, Wendy Barber, Rich Sheffer, Trish Stewart, Kellie Bilow, Maria Waters, Chasity Hanchett, Becky Burlingame, Tanya Covell, and Heather Bemis.

If I have left anyone out, please forgive me. Thank you everyone, and Happy New Year!

Glen A. Buell Site Coordinator Crown Point

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W

e love to see that big orange thing in the sky. We’ve worshipped it for eons. Kaye and I have been soaking up the southern sun in Florida this month and are loving it in Kissimmee.

Don’t misunderstand. Morrisonville is our home and will be far down the road; but getting out of town in the midst of the bitter cold has been good for our old bones. There have been some cool nights in the 30s here, but when I see those below zero reports up north, I am grateful for the heated pool and Jacuzzi.

One of the first things we noticed once we got settled into our condo, is that the sunset time is far different here. For example, the day I am writing this, skies were crystal clear and the official sunset was 5:58 p.m., although it wasn’t dark for more than a half hour after that. I don’t have to remind you that it gets dark more than an hour earlier back in Plattsburgh.

As Kaye and I drove down the road on our first day here, we caught our breath at the sight of another big orange thing. This one by the highway looked for all the world like the Orange Julep, once a landmark on North Margaret Street back home.

It’s called “Orange World” and our samples of the oranges and grapefruit were delicious. It even boasts a large stem on top that Kaye insists is a stovepipe.

I digress. This “Little Bits” was intended to be about another orb—the moon. It was full on January 23 and I stepped out onto the deck for a brief howl.

I snapped a few photos and one was especially interesting through tree branches.

I don’t have enough space here to tell you how profoundly important the moon is for me and many of my closest friends. It has always been a vital part of my fabric and holds ancient spiritual mysteries and meaning for me.

Moon songs? I jotted down dozens. I doubt if there is any subject more prolific. Just for fun, see how many titles come to your mind. Kaye knows the lyrics to “My Sweetheart’s the Man in the Moon.” We had the original sheet music from 1892 and early recordings. We also sang along with it the movies. It you don’t know it, take a moment to find it on the Internet.

I won’t spoil your moon fun by listing more than a few of our favorite moon songs: “Blue Moon,” It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “Moonlight and Roses,” “Moonlight Bay,” “In the Evening by the Moonlight,” “Shine on Harvest Moon,” “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain” and a gazillion more.

I also remember a full moon once when my swim shorts slipped of as I dove into the Grasse River as a 10-year-old.

But that’s another story entirely.

Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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Students in grades 9-12 are selected

by Music Committee and scores from their NYSMMA solos from the past spring. Concert Band, Jazz Band, Mixed Chorus. Tupper Lake (TL), Saranac Lake (SLCS), Lake Placid (LP), Keene (KCS), Elizabethtown-Lewis (ELCS), Westport (WPT), Willsboro (WCS), Moriah (MOR), Crown Point (CP), Ticonderoga (TI). Tickets will be sold at door. $3 per person, $10 per family.

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Saturday: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Whitehall Winterfest will kick-off with the Penguin Plunge at Whitehall Marina and the day will continue with children’s games and stories, sleigh rides, face painting by Frozen, refreshments and many other fun Winter activities.

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Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. Take-outs available. Adults $10, Children 10 and under $5. Raffles will be held. Hosted by the Northern Washington County Trail Blazers. Northern Washington County maintains trails in the Towns of Putnam & Dresden.

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FEB. KID’S VALENTINE 06 Sat. PARTY@ THURMAN TOWN HALL, ATHOL.

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The Adirondack Runners’ annual Polar Cap Race is 4 miles of frosty fun! Race proceeds help support two important charities: Northern Haiti Sustainability Initiative and Sacred Heart of Lake George Food Pantry.

Pre-registration: $22 ($20 for The Adirondack Runners club members). Raceday registration: $25 for all.

Details: 518-812-5924.

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SWEETHEART FEB. HAM DINNER@ 06 SCHROON LAKE Thurs.

FISH & GAME CLUB, SCHROON LAKE.

Come out and make Valentines for local nursing home residents and to thank our Veterans for their service. There will be games with prizes, door prizes and refreshments will be served. Open to tots through age 12 years. Bring Mom, Dad or Grandparent! Books will be available from Thurman Book Connection. Event is sponsored by the Thurman Youth Commission. Details: 518-623-2406.

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Saturday: 4:00 pm

Saturday: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Community potluck dinner with a movie following - “Ma & Pa Kettle”.

For details and sign-up, please call Maryann Hill at 518-494-2056.

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The Schroon Lake Class of 2017 will host a Sweetheart Ham Dinner which will include ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, applesauce dessert and drinks. $10 Adults, $7 Children 5-12 years and Free for children 4 and under. Take-outs will be available.

Details: 518-532-7164.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

VARIETY ablo Picasso once said that the purpose of art is to wash the dust of daily life off of our souls. That has always seemed to hold true for me. Whenever it has been a particularly difficult week, I have found the simple act of listening to a live band or watching a good film to be incredibly restorative.

This week, the North Country boasts a little curativeness for everyone. Brush the mundane from your soul and take a look at some of the events closing out January this year.

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FILM As part of their ongoing “Family Movie Sundays” series, The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will be screening Disney-Pixar’s “Wall-E” on Jan. 31. Movie begins at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for seniors and children. For more information, call 518-563-1604.

The Adirondack Film Society Screening Series continues on Feb. 12-13, with the Lake Placid Center for the Arts’ screening of “Free to Rock,” a new documentary directed by four-time Emmy Award winning filmmaker Jim Brown and narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. The film follows the rapid growth of rock n’ roll’s popularity in the Soviet Union, despite attempts by the country’s Communist government to outlaw it — and how the music contributed to the ending of the Cold War. Following the screening, Brown will lead a Q&A session with the audience. The film begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $7 at the door and in advance. For more information, call (518) 523-2512 or visit lakeplacidarts.org.

ART Saranac Lake’s BluSeed Studios will display an exhibit titled “Catching Water: Revealing Shifting Spectrums of Color” featuring the artwork of Ellen Few Anderson, Anne Burnham, Nina Holland, Eleanor Sweeney and Linda Sweeney. The collection will be on display from Jan. 29 through Feb. 27. Regarding the new exhibition, BluSeed’s Artistic Director and Curator Carol Marie Vossler said the “commitment, quality and passion” found in their work is inspiring.

Vossler said she wanted to showcase artists who are experimenting and transforming their medium, hence the title, “Catching Water.”

“How does one catch water?” asked Vosler. “Is it with a container or does an understanding enclose this element?”

The cycle in which you experience the water is also how you are able to “witness its shifting spectrums of color and luminosity,” explained the curator. Similarly, it is how these five artists may “find their muse and chose the mediums in which to manifest their interpretation of spirit and nature.”

The metaphor “catching water” is used to “reveal the artists’ intrinsic color considerations” as well as to open the minds of those who come to view this exhibition, said Vosler.

The artists will be present at the Cedar Street studio for a special reception and exhibit opening on Friday, Jan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, with a gallery talk at 6:15 p.m. Normal gallery hours are Mon. – Fri. from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday 12 - 4:30 p.m.

Youth shooting sports program announced QUEENSBURY — Warren County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be conducting a 4-H archery program Sunday, Jan. 31, at Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club, from 1 to 5 p.m.

The program covers the parts of a recurve bow and arrow, range rules, basic stance, and form. As with all NYS 4-H Shooting Sports programs, Warren County instructors are either State or nationally certified in their area of discipline.

Safety is always the primary focus of the program.

All youth ages 8 and up to 18 are welcome to participate.

There is a fee for the program. Pre-register by calling 6684881 or email Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu

“Library Talks” presents Vince Palazzo BOLTON — The Bolton Free Library will present another installment in “Library Talks” Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m.

Vince Palazzo will be reading his new novel, “Auf Wiederseh-

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THEATER From Jan. 29-31, the CCC Drama Club will present an original musical comedy titled “The Art of Living.” The play will be held at Clinton Community College’s Stafford Center in Plattsburgh. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $10, $5 for CCC students. Advance tickets can be purchased at Cornerstone on Margaret Street.

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MUSIC On Jan. 29-30, Lake Placid’s Smoke Signals will host Vermont-based country trio the Woedoggies. The outfit, fronted by guitarist Wylie Shipman, have a sound that will entice country fans everywhere. The show is slated to feature a mix of originals from their debut EP “Sorrytown” and covers pulled from the classic country/alt-country/bluegrass spectrum. The trio will be releasing a new EP this fall. Until then, you can catch them at Smoke Signals from 9 p.m. to midnight on the dates listed above. Tickets are free.

On Jan. 29, ROTA Studios and Gallery in Plattsburgh will host a punk showcase featuring Moon Worship, Comrade Nixon and Model ’97. The show runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are on a $3-10 sliding scale — pay what you can afford.

Rich Ortiz will perform at the Stones & Sticks Bistro on Route 9 in Schroon Lake on Jan. 29.

Apart from being a talented guitarist/vocalist, Ortiz has had a fascinating career opening for famous acts across many different genres, including Chicago, Styx, Ted Nugent, Ludacris, Hoobastank to name a few. His solo show starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Rich Ortiz Lock 9, Iudica and The Escape will be playing live at Gug’s on Haskell Ave in Glens Falls.

Opening the show will be local blues-jam group The Escape. Directly following will be the alternative hard rock band Iudica. Locally renowned progressive metal act Lock 9 will be headlining. The show is on Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

And of course, Jan. 31 will mark the last installment of the Upper Jay Art Center’s January Jams series for 2016. The Upper Jay Art Center can be found at the intersection of Route 9N and Springfield Road. Music from 2-6 p.m. Free admission. All ages are welcome.

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en, Lampione” and other works and discussing his writing.

Admission is free (but books will be available for purchase).

AARP tax prep to benefits community HAGUE — Once again, FREE income tax preparation is available to local taxpayers through the AARP Tax-Aide program. The local Tax-Aide program prepares and electronically files individual federal and state 2015 tax returns.

Volunteer counselors, trained and certified by the IRS, assist low and middle income taxpayers. People do not have to be retired or a member of AARP for this service.

FREE tax help is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 2 through April 14; appointments will also be available in Ticonderoga at North Country Community College on four Friday afternoons, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 4 and April 1.

Return preparation is by appointment only. Contact the Hague Community Center at 543-6161 to schedule an ap-

pointment in Hague or Ticonderoga. Bring the following: photo ID, Social Security card, W2s, 1099s, interest and dividend statements, any other tax-related documents including last year’s tax return, and health insurance coverage information for taxpayer, spouse and all dependents.

SUNY ADK presents President’s List QUEENSBURY — SUNY Adirondack President Dr. Kristine D. Duffy has announced the recipients of the College’s President’s List honoring those full-time students who maintained 4.0 grade-point averages for the Fall semester.

A full-time student is defined as a student who is carrying twelve or more credits. The following students were honored for this accomplishment: Kristine Black, Casandra Caffarel, Stephanie Carte, Casey Combs, Jenna Earle, Micaela Perrelli, Thomas Quaresima, Raymond Rhodes and Makenzie Rouse of Queensbury and Bridget Giernacky of Warrensburg.

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Board member walks out, town business conducted regardless

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THURMAN — Councilman Mike Eddy walked out of the Thurman Town Board’s first regular meeting of the year, protesting that the board wouldn’t act on his proposal to rescind the appointment of board member Gail Seaman.

Soon after the meeting started, a letter that Eddy sent to the board was read by new town clerk Jeanie Sprague.

“I am not attempting to be obstructionist; rather, I believe it was improper,” Eddy’s letter said of the vote taken by the board Jan. 6 affirming that Gail Seaman would be holding a board seat until the next general election.

His letter cited state appellate court cases and state Attorney General opinions on public officials voting on their own appointment to office.

Seaman had voted yes for the affirmation along with Town Supervisor Evelyn Wood, and newly elected member John Youngblood.

Eddy had voted no. The fifth seat of Dan Smith, vacant following his resignation Dec. 31, has not to date been filled.

In the November general election, a tie vote occurred between Seaman, an incum-

bent, and Joan Harris. According to public officers law and an opinion provided by the state Association of Towns’ attorney, a tie vote is considered a “failure to elect, “ and the incumbent continues in the office until the next election. The vote on her appointment was merely an affirmation of her continuing, Wood said when the vote was taken.

Several minutes into the Jan. 12 regular monthly meeting, Eddy confronted the other three members.

“I want to make sure you don’t have any interest in responding to this,” he said of his letter’s request.

“Not tonight, no, but perhaps in the future,” Wood responded, noting that the board needed time to research the cases he cited in the letter. “There’s no point of having a discussion if were not educated about what we’re discussing.”

Eddy offered a reply.

“I’m going to take this board member and take it away from this table — you do not have a board meeting — that’s the law, that’s the law,” he said as he exited the room.

Seaman said “Have a nice day, Mike,” and the meeting continued.

Wood noted that the town board has de-

cided to move the town bookkeeper’s office from the second floor to the main floor where the judge’s bench is now located. The move is to accommodate people with mobility issues.

A prior idea of building a ramp to the second floor was deemed impractical.

Also, committee assignments were announced. Seaman was named to the food pantry and youth committees, as well as being the “point person” to seek new grants.

Youngblood was appointed to lead the Highway and Summer Concert Series committees.

Eddy was called upon to organize the Memorial Day parade. Wood said Tuck Birdsall would be continuing as the chair of the town assessors.

A moment of silence was observed for Vern Harris who recently died.

Youngblood reported that town highway officials including Pat Wood and Jeff Ackley were “very pleased” that the winter has been mild so far, and that their department has logged 14 hours of overtime so far rather than 200 or so in a routine December. Youngblood also said that very little salt has been used on the roads from the 400 tons now on hand. He also asked the public to suggest musicians or groups that would perform in the concert series at an affordable price.

Wood noted that the town will soon be receiving a check for $88,000 to partially refund the reconstruction of the River Road bridge which was washed out in Tropical Storm Irene.

Also, the town is likely to apply for an $11,000 grant that would help with the ongoing project to develop new town wells. Wood said the project is moving forward and the wells are to be constructed as soon as this spring. She added that it made sense to get the water lines in place before the county paves the road in late spring, so the pavement doesn’t have to be disrupted.

“This project has gone on far too long,” she said.

Additionally, the town may receive some money for a project to evaluate all town facilities and identify options for improvements.

Seaman announced that the town’s Valentines for Vets party is to be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Feb. 6 at the town hall. She said that children will be creating valentines, and there will be games, prizes and raffles.

“We want to have as many children attend as possible,” Seaman said. “They’ll be making valentines to go to veterans to thank them for their service.

To save residents cash, Wrnsbg. seeks to boost recycling

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WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg town transfer station is now accepting discarded computers, televisions, video recorders and other electronics waste, unlike some municipalities in the region who are now turning it away.

The Warrensburg Town Board voted at its recent January meeting to contract with Evolution Recycling Inc. of Johnstown NY to haul away its electronic waste.

The town landfill is accepting most all electronic waste from local residents at no charge. Vintage televisions and computer monitors— those with the cathode ray tubes — will be accepted at a charge related to screen size. The rate schedule is

to be adopted soon.

The contract with Evolution Recycling — through a countywide agreement —calls for the town to receive one-half cent per pound from the firm for the electronics disposed, and to pay 15 cents per pound for the cathode-tube televisions or monitors. Evolution was chosen by Warren County to haul away electronics waste through a request-for-proposals process conducted several months ago.

The enhanced electronics waste collection is part of an ongoing effort to boost recycling and reuse in Warrensburg, while minimizing transfer station costs, town board member Linda Marcella said this week.

She said she’d be meeting this week with town public works employees to exchange ideas on what more can be done to increase recycling and decreasing waste.

“We’re going to put our heads together and see what more we can do,” she said.

She and town supervisor Kevin Geraghty said it was the town board’s goal to decrease costs and make the transfer station self-supporting.

Among preliminary ideas to be discussed are sharing services and equipment with surrounding municipalities, including upcounty towns jointly owning a tub grinder to produce compost out of brush and yard waste.

“We’re going to put our heads together and see what more we can do,” Marcella said.

Marcella said that one of the ideas to be explored for the future is establishing a reuse center, similar to one at the town of

Chester transfer station, where people can drop off clothing, household goods, tools sporting goods, toys, appliances and other quality items they no longer need. She said the concept might be viable for the town of Warrensburg if it did not expand personnel costs. She suggested that such a center might be staffed by volunteers.

In recent years, Warrensburg has boosted the variety and amount of materials that are recycled, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars in disposal and hauling expenses.

In 2012, Marcella spearheaded an effort to expand recycling in Warrensburg to include more types of plastics, which were at the time sold for $200 per ton. Prices paid have dropped substantially since then.

Some area citizen activists have lobbied for more extensive recycling, including collection and composting of food waste from restaurants, supermarkets and school cafeterias, for conversion into valuable soil-enriching products.

With as much as 80 percent of trash now able to be recycled, disposal costs could be slashed for residents who recycle the most, while the recyclable items can earn cash for the town to offset the costs of transporting either trash or recyclables to their destination, she said.

Marcella noted that recycling as much as possible yields double rewards for taxpayers: by reducing the disposal fees at the town landfill, and by easing the tax burden by reducing the town’s expenses of hauling trash from the local transfer station to a regional disposal facility, and reducing tipping (disposal) charges.

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HORICON — The fifth annual Bob Whitford Fishing Tournament is to be held Saturday January 30 on Brant Lake, and the public is invited to participate.

The fishing competition raises money for a scholarship given in Whitford’s name to a deserving Rensselaer High School student. To date, the competition has provided $4,000 to further promising students’ education.

The entry fee for the fishing derby is $20, and participants can sign up at The Crossroads store or at the Panther Mountain Pub. Citizens are also invited to purchase 50/50 drawing tickets at the above venues. For more information, contact Keith at 588-5136.

Capping off this year’s fishing tournament is a warm-up party at 888 Palisades Road, a the residence of Cindy Mead, known in Horicon as “The Boathouse on Brant Lake.”

We hear that various chefs affiliated with the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance are cooking up seven crocks of soup for tourney entrants as well as friends and area residents. We hear is likely to feature a bonfire in the back yard for ambiance as well as good socializing. Also, people attending The Boathouse get-together will be the first to hear about the results of the fishing tournament.

Mead said all are invited, and her warm-up open house is likely to attract dozens of people like it did two years ago.

“If I end up with a house full of people, I don’t care — I like parties,” she said with a laugh.

History buffs plan pot luck gathering The Horicon Historical Society is holding a social meal with a twist — a screening of a vintage comedy film.

Called the Horicon Pot Luck Dinner & Hysterical Comedy Clips, the event is set for 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Horicon Town Hall, and the public is invited.

A pot luck dinner will provide a hearty meal, and videos of vintage Ma & Pa Kettle comedy episodes will be shown.

There’s no admission charge, but those attending are asked to call Maryann Hill at 494-2056 to let event organizers hear who’s attending, and what they are bringing as an entree or side dish to share.

Rides to the event are available if needed, Hill said.

“A good number of people from the area will be getting together and having fun for a nice winter social gathering,” she said.

Royalty to be crowned at two events

In other news provided through the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance, this year’s edition of the annual Krazy Downhill Derby, set for Feb. 13, is to feature a prince and princess — for those 18 and under. The royal couple is to be chosen via a lottery on the day of the Krazy Derby — and they’ll join the King and Queen presiding at the following Saturday’s Brant Lake Winter Carnival. Jars where ballots can be deposited to choose the latter are now placed around town.

For more information, call the North Warren Chamber of Commerce at 494-2722.

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Exit 20 traffic study pending, fly-in envisioned for Co. airport

By Thom Randall

of Rte. 9 extending behind the existing outlet malls. The latter study also explored the option of constructing up to three roundabouts in the half-mile stretch.

QUEENSBURY — For decades, traffic backups on Rte. 9 near Northway Exit 20 — lined with outlet malls — has plagued motorists and compromised public safety.

Warren County officials are now poised to take action towards easing the congestion.

EDC Warren County President Ed Bartholomew told county supervisors Jan. 21 that his agency together with Warren County is moving forward on commissioning a traffic study to identify solutions for the traffic snarls along Rte. 9.

He revealed at a county subcommittee meeting that National Grid had committed $50,000 towards such a study.

Warren County and Bartholomew’s agency have already committed $25,000 apiece.

He said the first step — to be undertaken in the next several months — is to form a committee and seek out ideas for remedies from property and business owners along the Rte. 9 corridor as well as from area citizens.

“We want a program that will improve traffic conditions and expedite emergency vehicles, while providing more for bicyclists and pedestrians, whose needs weren’t addressed well in the prior study,” Bartholomew said.

Traffic studies focusing on the length of Rte. 9 between Exit 20 and Rte. 149 were conducted in 1993 and 2009. Both recommended constructing a connector road to Rte. 149 east

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In other business at the meeting, Bartholomew said that developing broadband access throughout the county remains a top priority in attracting new businesses and creating jobs.

“Imagine locating your business in Warren County” is the new theme of a combined effort of economic development and tourism agencies in the county, he said, noting the effort to attract business executives and their families for the area’s recreational amenities, and enticing them to conduct their business here.

“If business owners come up here for a short stay and there’s no cell service or broadband access, they won’t come back, particularly if they have teenagers,” he said. “There’s a whole new generation we have to appeal to.”

Noting Gov. Cuomo’s new pledge to commit $500 million to broadband access in rural and unserved areas as well as federal stipulations of a merger between cable companies that requires extending broadband to 144,000 upstate households, Bartholomew predicted that Stony Creek may be one of the first areas to benefit.

Pilots may convene at co. airport Also, Bartholomew said that the county airport marketing committee and airport manager Ross Dubarry have been

working to convince the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to conduct a regional fly-in at the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport. The organization’s executives will be visiting Warren County in February or March, he said.

The fly-in, which could be held in July, would feature hundreds of planes and likely involve thousands of visitors, Bartholomew said.

“This would provide a healthy lift for our economy,” he said, noting that the committee was also considering other events for the airport.

Apex Solar — a growing enterprise In other business, Batholomew noted that Apex Solar, based in Queensbury and Glens Falls, was ranked by Solar Power World magazine as the No. 1 residential photovoltaic solar contractor in New York State and the top solar thermal installer in the state.

“We are so pleased to see the success of one of newer industries,” Bartholomew said, noting that Apex Solar now has 132 employees in the region.

Bartholomew said Apex solicits residential, commercial and municipal customers directly as well as working on competitors’ installations.

“They have a unique business plan,” he said, noting they pay good wages, and their lowest-wage job is $15 per hour.

“It’s a great organization and they really know what they’re doing.”

Four feather-filled days of fun set for bird counting

By Christina Scanlon

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WARRENSBURG — This event is for the birds, literally.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is back, giving the public a chance over four-day period to count birds, creating a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent.

The activity is open to the public, from beginning bird watchers to experts. Participation can take as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event.

All counts are collects and tallied. Scientists and bird enthusiasts can use the information gathered for a variety of uses to benefit the bird populations, which are constantly in flux.

The bird counts over this four-day event are unmatched, as no single scientist or team of scientists could hope to document the complex distribution and movements of so

many species in such a short time.

The event was started in 1998 by Cornell and Audubon and later partnered with Bird Studies Canada to reach more people, said Pat Leonard, GBBC coordinator from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

“Since going global in 2013 and merging with the eBird program, it’s just gotten bigger and bigger,” he said.

The ease of entering your count is encouraging for those not normally involved in the event to join in the fun. An account is necessary to submit your bird count, but takes just a few minutes.

The GBBC website and database are housed at the Cornell Lab. To help aid in identifying the birds you will see, Cornell has established a handy link, along with what they may be eating at feederwatch.org/learn/common-feeder-birds.

Questions that can be answered with the data to be collected are: How will this winter’s snow and cold temperatures influence populations? How will the timing of birds’

YMCA Camp Chingachgook will open its doors Saturday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 20, for families and community members to enjoy a free day of winter fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 656-9462 to RSVP.

migrations compare with past years? How are bird diseases, such as West Nile virus, affecting birds in different regions? What kinds of differences in bird diversity are apparent in cities versus suburban, rural, and natural areas? Are any birds undergoing worrisome declines that point to the need for conservation attention?

You can count birds anywhere you like, at least one 15 minute interval is suggested. Bird watchers should keep track of the individual species seen, how many of each sand how long you watched. Make your best estimate of how many birds you saw of each species. For

example, five Northern Cardinals and three American Crows. Event organizer say huge flocks may be a challenge, but a best guess is still valuable.

Enter each watch period at birdcount.org.

Locally, Warren County 4-H Clubs are planning on participating in the event. Organizers suggest participating in groups or creating a civic project by participating from a nursing home or other facility.

The Great Backyard Bird Count runs Feb. 12-15. To get more information, register or enter a bird count, visit birdcount.org.

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Notes from the North Woods Joe Hackett

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Call it ... home

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emories are often cued by the physical environment. When you return to a place where you used to live, these cues often cause you to revert back to the person you were when you lived there; especially if the memory cues include more than just sights and sounds.

It is interesting to note that the sense of smell provides our most lasting memories. Coming from a family with five kids, I learned to trust my nose at an early age. To this day, whenever I catch a scent of fresh baked, chocolate chip cookies, I instinctively want to horde them; just as I did when my brothers and sisters were around. It is a survival instinct!

I also enjoy the cold, the snow, and the ice which were all an important part of my childhood. While it doesn’t really provide a scent trail; the cold weather always affects my nose, as it serves to transport me back to my younger days.

There are a suite of similar scents that always seem to “take me home” again, which include the freshness of recently, mowed lawn, the pungent, mustiness of the Autumn woods, the sweet, steam that pours from a maple sugar shack, a walk through the balsams, woodsmoke on the wind and many more. These are familiar scents, and when I smell them, I feel safe and I’m near home.

It’s been over 40 years since I lived in the house where I grew up, but I still catch the scent of the place on occasion, when I’m leafing through an old book, or rummaging around in a storage box. Unfortunately, it’s a scent that’s slowly leaving me, even as I strive to recall it and the warm, soothing memories it always restores.

Sometimes, I worry, that when the scent is finally gone, I will have finally lost my youth. I’d like to seal it in a container of sorts, but as I know all too well, you can’t keep time in a bottle.

However, as long as I’m still able to enjoy the muffled silence of fallen snow, or the sweet, freshness of the ionized air following a thunderstorm, I’ll remain forever young.

There’s no doubt that growing up in the Adirondacks has shaped our values and toughened our character, and that of our children. Although we often joke about blackflies, barflies, jumper-cables and the frost heaves that loosen our fillings; there’s something special about this region. It has a familiar scent, and I’m happy to call it home.

Home is a place where all creatures, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and fish will return to, by instinct. In nearly every case, it’s a special territory, that draws them back after leaving it.

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Countless generations of Adirondackers have had their character and values shaped by the land, and the accompanying seasons. They’ve learned by helping their neighbors, or just about anyone else in need. They’ve learned these lessons year �round, and the greatest gift they’ll have to pass on to their own children will be a true respect and understanding of nature, and neighbors.

There’s no doubt that growing up in the Adirondacks shapes our values and toughens our character, and that of our children. Although we often joke about blackflies, barflies, jumper-cables and the frost heaves that loosen our fillings; there’s something special about this region. It has a familiar scent, and I’m happy to call it home.

Home is a place where many creatures, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and fish often return to, by instinct.

In nearly every case, it’s a special territory, that draws them back after leaving it.

I’m familiar with the concept. As a teenager, fresh out of high school, I headed out of town shortly after high school graduation. After suffering through a few months of Florida’s heat and humidity; I realized the wisdom in the old song, “You don’t know what you’ve got, until you lose it.”

Fortunately, I had already been accepted into college and just as the snowbirds began traveling south, I migrated north, to a “special territory” that continues to draw me back “as if by instinct.” The time that I spent in the south confirms I am a northern species. I enjoy the recognizable change of seasons, and the wide range of recreational options that such changes provide.

Naturally,Ê outdoorÊ education

Americans are by nature, adventurers and as a result, they continue to seek out opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

They support environmental conservation, and the protection of wild lands to ensure that future generations will have places to play in and be inspired by. The most recent surveys estimate that over 150 million Americans regularly take to the woods and waters to enjoy hiking, rock climbing, birdwatching, mountain biking, skiing, snowshoeing, paddling and fishing.

Our state forests continue to draw an ever-increasing numbers of visitors because they provide a wide spectrum of landscapes which allows users to pursue a diversity of outdoor pursuits. However, in this age of instant access, via handheld electronic devices, there appears to be a pressing need for not only environmental education, but also for outdoor recreation in our schools. Even though our children are now able to travel �virtually’ any place on the globe, most of the them could easily become lost in the woods surrounding their own backyards.

For several years, NY state legislators have bandied about a Bill that would require the NYSDEC to work with the Board of Regents in an effort to develop an Outdoor Education program for grades nine through twelve that would provide outdoor opportunities for recreation and exercise purposes, and the history and benefits of hunting, fishing and similar

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Meadow Hackett of Ray Brook, takes a break while enjoying the fresh powder on a backwoods trail.

outdoor recreational pursuits.

The purpose of the legislation is to promote hunting, fishing and similar outdoor activities in an educational capacity.

Unfortunately, the �all natural’ effort has been held up in legislation for several years.

The rational behind the proposed legislation was explained in a statement of the problem which explained: Childhood obesity has been acknowledged as a significant public health issue. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that the rate of overweight high school seniors in New York has risen from 11.4% in 1999 to 15.4% in 2013, a 35% increase. Further, the rate of obesity among high school seniors in New York has risen from 6% to 9.9% over the same time frame, a 65% increase.

This bill would instruct the Commissioner of DEC to work the Board of Regents to develop an education program that local school districts could choose to utilize, relating to hunting, fishing and outdoor education as a means to present students in grades nine through twelve with information about outdoor recreation opportunities. It is anticipated by increasing awareness of outdoor recreation opportunities, more students will take advantage of them and lead a more active lifestyle.

Unfortunately the Legislative History of the Bill has been abysmal and it’s never come up to a vote. It has �died’ on both the floor of both the Senate and Assembly. Maybe, lawmakers will reconsider the legislation before a student is found on the forest floor, lost in the woods.

Joe Hackett is a guide and sportsman residing in Ray Brook.

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Sea lamprey control treatments announced for Lake Champlain LAKE CHAMPLAIN — Efforts to control sea lamprey populations in Lake Champlain tributaries proved successful in 2015 and improved conditions for landlocked Atlantic Salmon and Lake Trout, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced.

The targeted treatments by the DEC, in coordination with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, are meant to reduce the impacts this viscous predator has on the economically important recreational fisheries in the area.

DEC treated several Lake Champlain tributaries, including Mount Hope Brook and the Poultney River as well as Vermont’s Hubbardton River, Lewis Creek and the Winooski River, with lampricides this fall as part of the long-term, integrated sea lamprey control program. Extensive studies and reported angler experiences have shown that the treatments benefitted the Lake Champlain landlocked Atlantic Salmon and Lake Trout restoration programs and will continue to do so into 2016.

“It is encouraging to see the success of DEC and its partners in restoring Lake Champlain’s trout and salmon fisheries by effectively controlling sea lamprey numbers,” said Acting DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “We must remain vigilant in combating lampreys so our native fish populations can thrive and local communities can benefit from the outstanding recreational fishing Lake Champlain offers.”

The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of 31 species of lamprey found throughout the world and one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin. Lamprey are eel-shaped fish with a skeleton made of cartilage not bone and range from 6 to 24 inches in length. In the Lake Champlain system, most immature sea lamprey live in

streams for four years before descending into Lake Champlain to aggressively prey on fish. Adult sea lamprey attach to a host fish, rasp and puncture its skin, and drain its body fluids, often killing the host fish.

DEC first began studying and combating lampreys in Lake Champlain in 1990. Under the current treatment program, lampricide (TFM), a liquid pesticide, is applied in precise concentrations to lamprey-infested streams to kill the immature, larval form of the sea lamprey without significantly impacting other species. Lampricide poses no threat to humans, but the state Department of Health urges people to avoid consumption of water when the treatments are applied.

The control program is also beneficial to a range of other fish species including Northern Pike, Walleye and Lake Sturgeon, in addition to trout and salmon. Two stream treatments in New York, Putnam Creek and Beaver Brook, were rescheduled to 2016 because of low flows. Further sampling for larval sea lamprey this summer revealed that neither Mill Brook nor its delta area contain larval sea lamprey, so the treatments originally scheduled for these areas were not necessary.

Ultimately, the 2015 fall treatments and a continued lamprey control program will translate into better fishing on Lake Champlain in the coming years. For more information about DEC’s Lake Champlain sea lamprey control program, please see: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7240.html.

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Luncheon honors Luzerne historian for decades of service

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LUZERNE — The passing of the torch from Beatrice “Bea” Evens to Pam Morin, newly installed town historian for Luzerne, is official, but wasn’t complete without a retirement luncheon honoring Evens.

A turkey dinner with all the fixings was set up for a full house of guests at the Luzerne Senior Center last week.

Evens recalled her first peek at Luzerne. It was August, 1945, and she came with a group of friends to visit Rocky Ridge Dude Ranch.

The rural setting was foreign and as she remembered, “I wanted to go home the next day.”

She was still in town at the end of the week and met George Evens the night before she was to return home to the city.

While she may not have fallen immediately in love with the area, she certainly fell for George. By June the following year, she had relocated and married. She later fell in love with Luzerne, too, dedicating decades serving as the town historian.

She worked as a nurse in Glens Falls, but it’s her life’s work beautifying Luzerne and maintaining the historical records

for the town that drew her praise last week.

Town Supervisor Gene Merlino credited Evens for the planting, beautification committee and keeping everyone on task.

For Sue Wilder, Hadley Business Association, Evens is quite an inspiration. Wilder drafted a poem using the letter’s of Even’s first name.

“B for Beautiful. E for effective at getting things done. A for aptitude in mentoring young men and women.”

While Even’s works beautifying the community continued to come up, for Wilder recited a James M. Marrie quote she found represented Evens, as a rose all year long. “God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.”

LEFT: Bea Evens shows off a clock given as a gift by the Town of Luzerne at last week’s luncheon.

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Lake George varsity teams honored by NYSPHSAA Lake George varsity teams feted LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Central School District announces that all of its fall varsity teams qualified as New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Scholar Athlete teams.

At the end of each sport season, the NYSPHSAA honors those teams that excel in the classroom. The Scholar Athlete award is presented to teams across the state who have a combined team grade point average of 90 percent or higher.

Lake George’s fall sports teams that were honored were Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’/Boys’ Cross-Country Running, Boys’

Golf, Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Soccer and Boys’ Football.

Pins are given to team members who have a 90 average or higher and the school receives a certificate to celebrate these accomplishments.

“We’re very proud of all our team members and coaches who have worked tirelessly to not only achieve athletic success but also academic success,” said Athletic Director Kyle Manny. “The vision of Lake George’s Athletic Program states that its education-based athletic program is to be an integral part of its overall educational program and its goal is to ensure that all students make the best use of both their physical talents and limitations while maintaining acceptable standards

concerning academic performance.”

In addition, this achievement of all the fall athletes means the district is eligible for the NYSPHSAA’s prestigious Scholar/Athlete Team School of Achievement award given to schools who have all their teams qualify for all three sports season of the school year.

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In addition to dark chocolate mixing well with other flavors, said Morris, “You don’t need as much to satisfy a sweet tooth,” All of the Barkeater dark chocolate bars contain 63 percent dark chocolate that is all natural, non-GMO and naturally gluten-free.

All the bars, hand-crafted truffles and caramels are made at the factory store, 3235 State Route 28. Morris, along with her husband and co-founder, Jim, employ an additional six employees to craft the chocolates that make their way all over the state, New England and down the east coast.

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Today, it’s known for it’s health value and is said to pack a powerful nutritional punch.

It’s also the latest ingredient added to a the line of chocolate bars at Barkeater Chocolates, where the new creation was unveiled last week to rousing approval.

“We gave about 100 bars out Saturday,” said Deb Morris,

co-founder and chief chocolatier. The full-size 2.5 ounce bars were free as part of the unveiling and celebration of the expansion of the line of bars, which includes sleek new packaging.

The newly named bars, “Quinoa Ka-Pow!” is a bit of a play on words, said Morris.

While it’s fun to say, it’s drawing great reviews from tasters, too.

Morris said orders from the 150 retailers they supply to are coming in, as well.

While Morris was aware of the “superfood” title quinoa has earned itself, that wasn’t the drive behind adding it to the bar.

“We tried a lot of things out, this just had that crunch,” she said of experimenting with different ingredients. The texture, mixed with dark chocolate was a clear winner in their trials before taking the time public.

Morris said dark chocolate is, by far, their best seller, overall. In particular, “the Downhill Darksider bar is the fastest seller and most popular,” she said.

A sign that reads, “grown up peanut butter cups” hints at the trends Morris sees.

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Medical marijuana dispensary opens in P’burgh After being issued a card, residents with chronic health conditions can be prescribed the medication

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PLATTSBURGH — Cornelia Street is lined with some of America’s most famous corporate logos.

Now, another has joined the strip: The golden double-C of Columbia Care, the operators of Plattsburgh’s first medical marijuana dispensary, which began serving patients on Tuesday.

The dispensary is one of 20 across the state authorized by the Compassionate Care Act, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2014.

Columbia Care, a national organization, was awarded the license after a rigorous application process, beating out 43 other applicants.

This month has been a rush as Columbia Care has embarked on a warp-speed dash to meet the state-mandated deadline of Friday for opening their facilities, which will serve patients suffering from a short list of debilitating conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and HIV/AIDS, among others.

Patients first need to qualify with the state by meeting with an approved physician. Once they receive a registry identification card, they can bring it to the dispensary, where a pharmacist and other medical professionals can recommend a course of treatment.

Aside from the tight security, it’s a process identical to that of any other medical office.

Only certified patients will be granted access past the entryway. Once inside, visitors are drawn into a waiting room. It’s stylish and comfortable: Inlaid with wood and containing modern furniture and high ceilings, soft light beams in through frosted panes.

“They’re looking to maintain a quality of life,” said Columbia Care CEO Nicholas VIta in an interview on Tuesday. “We wanted them

to feel a sense of community.”

Just because someone is ill, Vita said, doesn’t mean they want to be treated like they’re sick. It’s also important to create a space that erases the some of stigma that continues to haunt the substance, which until now, was only available on the black market.

Columbia Care is the nation’s largest manufacturer and provider of medical marijuana, operating in a regulated markets in several states. Theirs is a vertically integrated business, which means they control the cultivation, manufacturing and distribution of the product, which is grown at Rochester’s Eastman Kodak Business Park.

“It’s grown in New York, by New York, for New Yorkers,” said Vita.

At present, only tincture, or drops that can be placed under the tongue, is available at the Plattsburgh location. Over time, concentrate for vaporization and capsules will be added.

Edibles and smokeable forms are prohibited by state law and will not be sold.

Several hundred state residents have al-

ready received their registry cards from the state health department, Vita said.

The chronic diseases for which medical marijuana has been proven to provide relief have a 1-2 percent incidence rate nationally, said Vita. If that data were to be extrapolated for New York, somewhere between 200,000 and 400,000 patients may eventually be eligible.

The North Country has a higher rate of these qualifying conditions, said Vita.

For now, Columbia Care is engaged in a slow and methodological ramp-up across the state, which includes locations in Manhattan (Union Square), Rochester and Riverhead in Suffolk County (Altogether, five licenses have been awarded in New York; each company will run four dispensaries).

Vita said the Plattsburgh location, led by a state-licensed pharmacist, will ideally employ up to 35 people.

A delivery model is also pending state approval, which would increase access across the sparsely-populated and vast North Coun-

try.

“We think that’s really important,” said Vita. “This is a driving community.”

Columbia Care has also discussed possible collaborative research efforts with at least one medical center in Plattsburgh, said Vita.

Scientific research should drive the debate on medical marijuana policy, said Vita.

Many often fail to appreciate the difference between recreational use and medical programs, he said.

“These are serious illnesses,” said Vita. “These are not people looking for a good time.”

Everyone at the company has experience with a family member who dealt with debilitating health issues, said Vita, whose own mother was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis.

“If it would be good enough for my own family, that’s how we approach it here,” Vita said.

Plattsburgh has been great so far, he said.

“We’re so welcome for the reception we’ve received,” said Vita, citing discussions with law enforcement officials and elected representatives. “It’s been incredible — we’ve been amazingly lucky.”

Clinton County stands to benefit from revenues generated from the facility.

As part of the legislation, Columbia Care will pay a 7 percent excise tax on gross receipts to a medical marijuana trust fund. Of that, 22.5 percent goes to the county were the product was produced — Monroe County — while 22.5 percent will go to Clinton County.

Another company, Etain, has received the licensing for Capital-area dispensaries, including locations in Albany and Chestertown in Warren County.

For more information, visit col-careny. com. Vita also encourages readers to directly call the Plattsburgh dispensary at 518-9304340 to determine their eligibility or with any additional questions.

Columbia Care is one of the five organizations across the state who are licensed to grow and sell medical marijuana. They opened their Plattsburgh location on Tuesday, Jan. 26. “Plattsburgh is an area that we thought we could contribute to economically,” said CEO Nicholas Vita, pictured above. Photo by Pete DeMola

Student death at local school spurs discussion

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CHAMPLAIN — Family and friends are mourning the death of a Northeastern Clinton Central High School student who unexpectedly passed away early Thursday morning.

Corey Williams, 15, was a freshman.

Upon being notified of Williams’ death, Interim Superintendent Robb Garrand notified parents and assembled a crisis team to address the teen’s passing.

“During this difficult time, Northeastern Central School District will make every effort to help our entire school community deal with this sad loss,” the district said in a statement.

Parents were notified by letters and the district’s automated messaging system, while staff and faculty held meetings prior to the beginning of the school day.

Grief counseling was made available for students, while a team is currently working with closely with Williams’ family, Garrand said.

“We’re going to be with them every step of the way.”

A woman who identified herself as Williams’ cousin, Stacie Chase, said the teen died by suicide.

On a crowdfunding page set up to help the family with funeral costs, Chase described

her cousin as the most “kind and generous” person she’d ever met.

“Corey was battling some inner demons though,” wrote Chase. “Demons that no one else was aware of. He took his own life on January 21st, 2016 and broke more hearts than he could have ever imagined.”

“The shock and pain that washed over our family was earth shattering.”

Williams, said Garrand, was a “wonderful young man” who impacted many lives.

“It was a privilege knowing him and we’re honored he was a member of the school community,” Garrand said.

Social media lit up Thursday afternoon as classmates and friends expressed grief over the Champlain teen’s passing.

“Heaven definitely gained another angel today R.I.P 1/21/16,” wrote Ava Bostick. “Fly high Corey.”

“It’s not fair,” wrote Jayda Timmons.

Williams was one of the nicest guys she knew, she said.

“I hope he realized he would be greatly missed. I think it’s fair to say everyone was hurt by this news.”

Bernadette Kelley said her son woke her up this morning in tears with the news that his best friend had died.

“He was such a great kid and a good friend to Patrick,” wrote Kelley.

Others said nothing, simply changing their

cover images to photos of the teenager.

The most commonly used image shows Williams wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans; a tousle of blond hair tucked behind a backwards baseball cap, a laconic expression on his face.

Williams’ Facebook page reveals a typical teen. He cracked jokes about hanging with his “squad” — slang for group of friends — discussed video games and delighted in sharing memes, or images inlaid with humorous text.

Williams, whose profile listed him as being from Cedar Key, FL, also appeared to be a fan of the television show “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.”

“My heart is broken today,” wrote Williams’ aunt, Susan Rock, on Facebook.

RAISING AWARENESS Williams’ death comes at a time when local agencies and coalitions have been mobilizing to create awareness for mental health issues.

According to the American Association of Suicidology, suicide ranked as the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages 15-24.

While suicides accounted for 1.4 percent of all deaths in the US annually, the number shoots to 12.2 percent of all deaths among that same age group.

Essex County Mental Health Director

Steve Valley said once agencies are called in to assist organizations and schools in the aftermath of a suicide, they operate under clear guidelines.

The key, said Valley, is for agencies to strike a respectful balance between sensationalizing the incidents and disseminating information that may save lives.

It’s important that those affected are not in denial, said Valley, speaking generally without knowledge of the situation at Northeastern Central.

“It’s going to help students emotionally and not encourage the same kinds of behavior.”

The Essex County Suicide Prevention Coalition offers a variety of services to raise awareness of the issue, including training exercises, mental health first aid programs for students and the facilitation of a halfday workshop, SafeTALK, designed to raise awareness of signs that someone is completing ending their lives.

The Lifelines program, a curriculum designed by Hazelden, offers a trilogy of workshops to discuss suicide: prevention, intervention and postvention, a component designed to prevent echoes, or others who might emulate the behavior, Valley said.

Garrand called for the district to come together and celebrate Williams’ life.

“We want to focus on what would Corey would have wanted,” said Garrand. “Celebrating positivity, not negativity.”

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Stefanik formally announces re-election campaign 2016 race shaping up to be another three-way battle

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GLENS FALLS — She’s in.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21-Willsboro) formally announced her campaign for re-election last week.

The first-term representative said she made the decision after consulting with numerous community, business and political leaders after a “successful results-oriented year in office.”

Stefanik said key accomplishments of her year-long tenure include the introduction of year-round Pell legislation, leading the effort to successfully suspend the medical device tax and leading the state congressional delegation’s efforts to stave off cuts at Fort Drum.

The rep also cited the repeal of the auto-enrollment provision of the Affordable Care Act as a highlight, as well as a bipartisan approach to governance and transparency with her constituents.

“My top priority has been keeping my promises to bring a new generation of leadership to Congress, and to demonstrate a new approach with a focus on accountability and transparency, accessibility through hundreds of community events to hear directly from constituents, and by prioritizing legislation that helps people raise a family or make a living in the North Country, not make it harder,” Stefanik said in a news release.

Stefanik, 31, spent last weekend in the district, meeting with medical professionals in Lake Placid and skiing at Whiteface Mountain.

She begins the cycle with nearly $1 million on hand.

In an interview earlier this month, she batted away questions about the race.

“I’m focused on doing my job,” said Stefanik, citing the positive feedback she has received across the political spectrum.

Last week, Stefanik met with the Essex County Republican Committee before they endorsed her.

Chairman Shaun Gillilland said Stefanik has accomplished more for the district than any member of Congress in living memory.

“She has quickly become a rising leader in Congress, she has sponsored numerous successful bills in Congress, she has successfully protected Fort Drum, she has kept her promise to legislate in a bipartisan basis and work across the aisle,” Gillilland said in an email.

Gillilland also cited the rep’s dedication to constituent services across one of the largest districts east of the Mississippi.

“She represents the future of our country, she represents the all the people of the North Country and she arduously works for and fights for the interests of all of us.”

STEFANIK CAMPAIGN RESPONDS Stefanik campaign spokesman Lenny Alcivar sounded off on Derrick’s comments.

“Mike Derrick’s stated belief that having the 21st District represented on the vital House Arms Service Committee is ‘wasted’ is an insult to the men and women serving at Fort Drum and around the world,” Alcivar said in an email.

“Congresswoman Stefanik is the only candidate running with the proven experience and record of getting things done on behalf of her district — especially when it comes to protecting and defending Fort Drum and the military community in her district,” Alcivar continued.

Alcivar said Stefanik has a “proven record” as a leading voice on the House Armed Services Committee leading the successful effort to unite the state’s congressional delegation to “protect and strengthen” Fort Drum, which was at risk of significant cuts last year.

Stefanik, he said, has been an outspoken critic of defense cuts and has consistently fought against sequestration, which was successfully suspended.

“Stefanik has built a reputation as one of the most effective Members on the Committee, especially as it relates to Army Readiness issues. Stefanik also single handedly ensured that the planning and design for an East Coast Missile Defense site was included in final appropriations package,” Alcivar said.

On Funiciello’s comments: “Like her predecessor Bill Owens, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted for the bipartisan Keystone Pipeline which helps bring needed energy independence and security and creates American jobs. Congresswoman Stefanik is one of the original co-sponsors of Chris Gibson’s bill to combat climate change while protecting American jobs. Stefanik believes that we must address climate change but instead of increasing federal regulations, we need to solve this issue using free market principles.”

CHALLENGERS STEP OUT The Willsboro rep was elected in November 2014, beating Democrat Aaron Woolf by 21 percentage points.

A third candidate, Matt Funiciello, garnered about 10.5 percent.

This year, Mike Derrick, a retired army colonel from Peru, is seeking the Democratic Party’s nod.

“I’m sure she will try to ignore me as long as possible — and I don’t blame her!” Derrick told the Sun. Derrick, who entered the race last summer, said he has spent the past 7 months traveling the district and meeting with stakeholders.

“I’m looking forward to a closely contested campaign between two different candidates,” Derrick said.

The candidate cited his military bonafides and took a shot at Stefanik, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee: “It’s a wasted opportunity to put someone with very thin experience in Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21-Willsboro) is running for re-election. “As 2016 begins, I’ve been humbled and energized by the those areas in such tremendous support our campaign received from hundreds of donors from all across the 21st District this past year,” said a position,” Derrick the rep. She’s pictured here in Willsboro last summer with her pup. said.

Derrick said he’s “Mike is a principled person who I think is running for sinrunning, in part, because American performance at the fed- cere reasons,” Funiciello said. eral level pales when compared to more productive policies at Funiciello said he hoped he could discuss the issues withthe state and local levels. out being marginalized by the two-party system.

“It should be very, very closely synchronized and that is not Derrick said Funiciello “clearly struck a chord” with the happening right now,” Derrick said. electorate in the district.

The last legislative session was one of the most unproducAt one point, Funiciello called for Woolf to drop out and tive in US history, the candidate noted. endorse him.

“I’ve lived a life of leadership,” Derrick said. “It’s something “Matt Funiciello doesn’t stand a chance of getting elected I’ve lived, and have delivered results.” and I certainly do,” said Derrick.

Derrick said he is a candidate “of and for the North Coun“That is too bad, but we’ll leave that for the voters to detry versus someone from Washington.” cide,” Funiciello shot back.

While just red and blue for now, voters can expect a splash Neither of the two parties will ever represent the working of green this spring. class, said Funiciello.

Funiciello said he plans on making an announcement in “If the voters wish to see real change, I will give them that March. choice this November.”

“I have every full intention of running,” Funiciello told the Sun. “It is soon going to be a three-way race.”

FINANCES The Glens Falls-based baker said the 2014 election helped galvanize independent voters in the district, which number some 40 percent of the electorate.

Stefanik announced that the campaign had raised $236,000 The Green Party also aims to run candidates for state as- in the fourth quarter, bringing in over $1.3 million in 2015 — the highest off-year fundraising total in the history of the sembly and senate, he said.

Funiciello said he looked forward to debating the issues district, the campaign noted. Stefanik begins the year with $928,000 cash on hand. with Stefanik now that she has a voting record.

The Derrick campaign reported raising $209,352 in the Stefanik, said Funiciello, voted for the now-defunct Keyfourth quarter, with $72,999 raised from 316 individuals stone Pipeline and against Environmental Protection Agency within the district and $136,353 from 302 individuals from carbon limits for power plants. outside the district, with $135,000 cash on hand.

“She needs to be held accountable for that,” Funiciello said.

Funiciello reported having zero on hand because he hasn’t “It’s time to talk about these issues with someone who has started fundraising yet. voted on the wrong side of them.”

“I don’t intend to until I announce officially in March,” he Funiciello said he has met Derrick and likes him. said.

Rob Smith announces candidacy for Warren County judgeship Queensbury resident announces candidacy after current judge retires QUEENSBURY — Rob Smith, a Senior Court Attorney for Warren County Court Judge, John S. Hall, Jr., has announced he is

a candidate for Warren County Family Court Judge. Rob is a member of the Democratic Party. Jennifer Switzer will be his Treasurer.

“Although I was deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected retirement of the Honorable J. Timothy Breen, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Warren County Family Court Judge. It would be an incredible hon-

or to follow in Judge Breen’s footsteps, and to build upon the strong foundation that he created during his successful career. Judge Breen’s dedication and service to the families and children of Warren County is second to none.”

Rob is the son of Raymond Smith and the late Joann Lemery Smith, and was born and

raised in Queensbury. Rob is a 1987 Queensbury High School graduate and an honors graduate from SUNY Adirondack, SUNY Albany and Albany Law School. Rob resides in Queensbury with his wife of 22 years, Wanda, and their two children. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, a “Big Brother”, and a proud member of Glens Falls Elks Lodge Number 81.

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One Hundred Years Ago – January, 1916 Church burns as congregation sings An old hymn, lustily sung by the congregation of the Warrensburgh Baptist Church, on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 1916, crowned the crackling of flames in the basement and hid from the knowledge of worshipers the danger which threatened the destruction of the noble structure. In the meantime the fire, which had been discovered by the sexton, Carter Pasco, was extinguished by him with the help of a few cool-headed men whom he had quietly summoned to his assistance.

The service had just begun when the auditorium became filled with smoke. The pastor, the Rev. Thomas J. Hunter, thinking there was only a temporary trouble with the furnace drafts, directed that the doors and windows be opened and requested the congregation to arise and sing a familiar hymn while the smoke cleared away. While the melodious strains filled the building and the sound of coughing could be heard, the sexton went down to the furnace room to investigate. He found that a length of the furnace smoke pipe had become loosened and fallen apart causing the wallpaper and woodwork to become ignited. The flames had but just started but were burning briskly and making progress.

Going upstairs quietly, Mr. Pasco beckoned to a few of the men and they followed him to the basement. Fortunately two or three pails were on hand and sufficient water and snow were procured to subdue the blaze. The smoke then cleared away and so quietly had the work been done that the congregation did not learn that the 109 year old building was on fire until the service closed.

The discovery of the unfortunate fire was timely. Had it started before or after the service, when the building was empty, the church would surely have been destroyed. The damage, as it was, did not exceed ten dollars, which was paid by the local insurance agency of Thomas and Reoux to settle the loss. (Note – The Warrensaburgh Baptist Church has suffered many mishaps over the years. The church was founded Dec. 26, 1807 when Elder Jehiel Fox was pastor. In 1917 the majestic high steeple reaching heavenward was struck by lightening, destroyed and later fashioned in a much simpler design. The church burned in later years and was rebuilt.)

Winter weather woes The snow and sleet storm, which continued on all day Thursday, Jan. 13, 1916, was followed up all day Saturday with heavy showers. The temperature registered 52 degrees above zero until late in the afternoon. Our roads are full of ice and it is just terrible around the buildings and doorways. The hills are bare and look more like April than January. Monday was a

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very windy day. There was but little loose snow, but what was there was hurled through the air at a great rate.

On a bright note, Lewisville (River Street area) ice houses are being filled by a fine crop of ice from the Rex Stone pond.

The ice averages fifteen inches in thickness, about ten inches by clear water ice. (Note – Rex Stone and his family lived on property which would later become known as Sit’n Bull Dude Ranch.)

Earthquake rattles town An earthquake shock was felt in Warrensburgh and vicinity on the morning of Jan. 5, 1916 at 9 o’clock. There was a sound like the sound of a muffled explosion deep in the bowels of the earth, accompanied by a tremor which caused buildings to sway slightly and windows and dishes to rattle. It continued for several seconds and many people were terrified while others did not even notice it.

About three years ago there were several shocks at different times, some of them even harder than this one. They are attributed to Logan’s Fault, a defect in the earth’s crust which geologists say extends along the Atlantic slope from Canada to Florida. Some time, they predict, there will be a disturbance which will cause this entire section to slide off into the ocean. (Note – In 1913 three earthquakes occurred in less than a three month period and a crack about an inch wide and several hundred feet long appeared on Third Street and in the cemetery. The most serious earthquake occurred on May of 1931. St. Cecilia’s Church and the Church of the Holy Cross both suffered damage at that time and a crack appeared in the school building on School Street (now Stewart Farrar Avenue.

The brick fireplace in Harry Reoux’s house on the corner of Main Street and Hackensack Avenue cracked. Geologists called it “a period of great seismographic disturbance.”)

Gone with the wind William W. Baldwin, a North Creek insurance man, between forty and fifty years old, and having a wife and three children with whom he lived happily, has been missing from his home since the Monday after Christmas, 1915 and the efforts of his family and friends to discover his whereabouts have been entirely unsuccessful. No word has been received from him and it is feared therefore that he may have met with foul play.

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On the day of his departure from North Creek, Mr. Baldwin drove to Warrensburgh and leaving his horse in a hotel stable said he was going to Glens Falls by trolley. His father, Philander Baldwin lives in the city but William Baldwin did not call on his father at that time nor has he ever heard from him since.

No one, in fact, can be found who has seen him since he boarded that trolley car in Warrensburgh. His affairs, so far as known, are in good shape. Happy is his domestic relations and of a sanguine temperament, no reason can be imagined why he would voluntarily absent himself from his home for such a long period. (Note – Mr. Baldwin could have found his way to that mysterious, unknown semi-world where now missing deer hunter Thomas Messick might possibly have journeyed to on Nov. 15, 2016. Many people seriously consider UFO intervention.)

Henry Merrill dies Henry E. Merrill, 73, a brother of Dr. Cyrus S. Merrill, of Albany and Warrensburgh, died Sunday at his home in Manchester, Vermont. He was the father of Attorney Carl M. Merrill, of Glens Falls. He leaves a daughter, Mrs., L.E. Hemmingway with whom he made his home and a sister, Miss M. Agnes Merrill of Bridport, Vermont. (Note – Dr. Cyrus Merrill’s summer home was the present day Merrill Magee House.)

Sweet and sour notes Howard C. Mason, of Queensbury, has been awarded the contract for carrying the mail over the new route from Glens Falls for $325 a year.

Verna Galusha, 11, oldest child of Lyon Galusha of Bakers Mills, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 1916 of leakage of the heart. Besides her parents she is survived by several younger children.

She was a great sufferer for several months. Services were held at the Pentecostal Chapel.

C.H. Harris’ team ran away and ran into James Burch’s team injuring one of his horses severely by running the pole into his breast. Dr. Pitcher, of Warrensburgh, is attending it.

N.E. Yaw, of Hague, recently purchased a work horse. Walter and Miles Waters are both ill with the grip.

George Paradis, of Stony Creek, had one of his fingers badly bruised loading logs at Wolf Pond. Silas Tucker, of Athol, lost a valuable cow. Eva Kenyon slipped on the ice and sprained her ankle.

Readers are welcome to contact Adirondack Journal – The Sun – correspondent Jean Hadden at jhadden1@nycap.rr.com or 623-2210

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BINGO PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

BOOKS SCHROON LAKE – Schroon Lake Public Library's, Writers GroupMeets the 2nd and 4th Monday At 1:00 p.m., In the downstairs meeting room. New Members welcome!

For more info call 518-532-7737 ext. 13.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS CHESTERTOWN - Chester Library, Chester Municipal Center, Main St. Story Time and Sing-A-Long 10:30 a.m. Details: 518-494-5384 or chesterlibrary.org. Every Friday.

NORTH CREEK - Play Group is sponsored by North Country Ministry, and meets on the first, second and third Tuesday mornings each month, from 10-11:30 am at the Adirondack Community Outreach Center on Route 28 between North Creek and Wevertown. We offer creative play experiences for babies, toddlers and three year olds, accompanied by a caregiver.

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NORTH CREEK/LONG LAKE Preschool story hour, craft time.

Town of Johnsburgh Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Every Friday.

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TICONDEROGA - YMCA Teen Center. 123 Champlain Ave. Open hours: Grades 6 to 12, 3 to 6 p.m.

Grades 9 to 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Membership free, form required silverbay.org. Details: Jackie 518-5035136, jpalandrani@silverbay.org.

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PORT HENRY – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Knights of Columbus November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE – The Adirondack Museum's Cabin Fever Winter Lecture series Sunday February 7th Farming in the Adirondacks, 1:30 pm in the Museum Auditorium, 9097 State Route 30. For more info 518-352-7311. www.adkmuseum.org/exhibits_and_events /ongoing_events

WESTPORT-The Boy Scouts will be meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the WADA Building For more info: troop8063@gmail.com, Jill Lobdell 962-4664 or Larry Carroll 569-5431.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS JOHNSBURG - Knitting Circle Thursday afternoons, 2:35 to 4 pm (students may take the bus from school, but must be picked up at 4 p.m. at the library). Johnsburg Town Library, Open to: grades 4 and up. Instructor: Mrs. Carol Pearsall, Mrs. Mary Jo. Keeler, and Mrs. Evelyn Greene, No charge, materials will be supplied, Register now by calling Mary Jo Keeler, 518-251- 3292.

PORT HENRY - Range of Motion Class. Parish Center, St. Patricks Place. 9:30 a.m. Details: Peg Waldron 518-546-7582, Delores Lash 518-546-7128. Every Monday.

TICONDEROGA - Free Opioid overdose responder training. Ticonderoga Community Building, 152 Montcalm Street, Basement Meeting Room. 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Must call 518.563.2437, ext. 3403 to register. Must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

TICONDEROGA - Take Control Exercise classes. Ticonderoga Armory Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.

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Details: 518-585-6050, rsvp@logocail.net. Every Wednesday.

WARRENSBURG - Weekly computer instruction class, 3 to 4 p.m.

Richards Library, Elm St. and Library Ave. Topic changes weekly.

Details: 518-623-3011, visit the Friends Facebook page. Every Tuesday.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLINTONVILLE – Chesterfield Fish & Game Club, Green St., Clintonville, NY has indoor Archery, Pistol & Small Caliber Rifle Shooting.

January–April.

Tuesdays Archery 7pm–9pm. Thursday is Pistol & Small Rifle Shooting 7pm9pm. Please note that Pistol Permits are required before shooting is allowed. Cost is $5 Non-Member & $3 for members. For further details please call John Stranahan 518-534-9716.

LONG LAKE - Alcoholics Anonymous, lower level Wesleyan Church. 7 p.m. Every Tuesday.

MORIAH – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Moriah Fire Department December 8, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, October 11, November 15, December 13, 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

SCHROON LAKE – 2015-2016 WIC Clinic Schedule at the Schroon Lake Health Center November 18, December 9, January 13, Feb 10, March 9, April 13,May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518-569-3296 TICONDEROGA - AA “Big Book” Meeting. Inner Lakes/Moses Ludington Cafeteria. 7 p.m. Every Thursday.

TICONDEROGA Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group monthly support group for caregivers InterLakes Health, Ethan Allen Library.

4 p.m. Details: 518-564-3370.

Second Tuesdays TICONDEROGA - Celebrate Recovery meetings. Board room, Moses Ludington Hospital. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Open to public. Details: Vince 518429-9173. Every Thursday.

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

TICONDEROGA - Support group people family members addictions.

Library at Heritage Commons nursing home. 6:30 p.m. Every Monday.

TICONDEROGA – 2015-2016 WIC schedule at the Cornerstone Alliance Church December 7, January 4, Feb 1, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, June 27, August 1, August 29, October 3, November 7, December 5 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM November 16, December 14, December 21, December 28, January 11, 25, Feb 8, 22, 29, March 14, March 21, March 28,April 11, 18, 25, May 9, 16, 23, June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 8, 15, 22, September 12, 19, 26, October 17, 24, November 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 9:30 am - 2:15 PM Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296 SPORTS & RECREATION MINEVILLE – Open Bowling Fridays at the VFW. For more info call 518-942-6514

PUBLIC MEETINGS CROWN POINT - Crown Point Fire District Board of Commissioners meet. AE Phelps Fire Station. 6:30 p.m. Second Wednesday each month.

CROWN POINT - Crown Point Board of Fire Commissioners will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month commencing at 7:00 pm at the Crown Point Fire Station 2764 Main St., Crown Point New York.

CROWN POINT - Monthly meeting.

Second Thursday of the month.

Hammond Library. 4 p.m.

HAGUE - Hague Fish & Game Club meetings. 7 p.m. Third Tuesday LAKE GEORGE – Lake George American Legion Post 374 Annual Meeting January 28th at 7pm. All members of Post 374, Auxiliary and Sal 374 are urged to attend.

For details Dick Gijanto 518-7927174 PORT HENRY - Town of Moriah Town Board meetings. Town Courthouse, 42 Park Place. 6 p.m.

Second Thursday.

SILVER BAY - Northern Lake George Rotary Club meeting. Silvery Bay YMCA of ADK. 7:30 a.m.

Details: Diane Dickson 518-5438051. Every Tuesday.

STONY CREEK - Garden club meeting following 10 a.m. Stony Creek Free Library. Details: 6965911. Every Saturday.

TICONDEROGA - ADIRONDACK TRAILRIDERS - SNOWMOBILE CLUB meetings will be held at the Ticonderoga Fish and Game Building on Middle Chilson Rd at 6pm Second Monday of every month.

All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome.

Think Snow. Jon Cooke 518-5856102.

SENIORS CROWN POINT - Knapp Senior Center, 3 to 6 p.m. Dinner 4 p.m.

Senior Center, Methodist Church Creek Road. Details: Tatum 518597-4491.Wednesday & Thursday.

ICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises, Inter-Lakes Health cafeteria, 2 until 3 p.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, Mary mba32@cornell.edu. Every Third Monday.

INDIAN LAKE - Senior Citizens Bingo. Senior citizens meal site.

12:30 to 3 p.m. Details: 518-6485412. Every Monday.

LONG LAKE - Nutrition Site serving lunch to our area seniors . Monday-Friday @ Noon Great lunch and social time. All are welcome, so come join us! Call Colleen Smith at 518-624-5221 NORTH CREEK - Gore Mountain Seniors luncheon meeting at noon on Wed. January 27th. $4.00 Membership fee is due. Please call the North Creek Meal Site 518-2512711 to make reservation. .

NORTH CREEK – Mondays & Thursdays there will be Osteobusters exercise program. Free.

50+. 12:45 p.m. Johnsburg Senior Center. Details: Helene Goodman 518-251-2846. Doctors clearance before first session SCHROON LAKE - Schroon Lake nutrition site. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. Call Keisha at 518-5320179. Everyone is welcome.

TICONDEROGA - Free arthritis exercises. Ticonderoga Senior Center, 10 to 11 a.m. Details: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County 518-962-4810, mba32@cornell.edu. Second and Fourth Wednesday VENDORS

TICONDEROGA - American Legion Post #224 Monthly Meeting. Second Thursday TICONDEROGA - Town of Ticonderogas Regular Town Board meeting. 6 p.m. Second Thursday.

TICONDEROGA – The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will continue to host monthly Open House with the North Country Small Business Development Center on the Second Tuesday of each month. There is no Open Houses for the months May, June, July, or August. Note: dates are subject to change. For more info call 518-585-6619.

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Last-known Address 41 Dubois Street Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 Published by Denton Publications, Inc. Name John R. Polster, Esq. LEGALS (Attorney for Four NOTICE OF NAMES OF Siamese Company, Inc.) PERSONS APPEARING AS OWNERS OF CER- Last-known Address TAIN UNCLAIMED 225 State Street PROPERTY HELD BY Schenectady, NY 12305 THE TREASURER OF WARREN COUNTY. Name NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Robert Bovee, IndividuEN pursuant to Section ally and as Principal 601 of the Abandoned Member of R.C. Glen Property Law of the Realty, LLC State of New York that: The undersigned as Last-known Address Treasurer of the County 10 Joseph Farm Road of Warren has on de- Broadbrook, CT 06016 posit or in his custody certain moneys and Name property paid or deposit- #166 Agility Funding, ed in actions or pro- LLC ceedings in the several courts in the said coun- Last-known Address ty.

2050 Western Avenue The persons whose Suite 209 names and last-known Guilderland, NY 12084 addresses are set forth below appear from the vs. records of the said Treasurer to be entitled to Name certain such property of Barbara Loosch the amount of $50 or more.

Last-known Address DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS 1126 South Palmway OR PROCEEDINGS IN Lake Worth, FL 33460 THE SUPREME COURT Name Name Brennan & White, LLP #161 R.C. Glen Realty, Joseph R. Brennan, Esq. LLC (Attorney for Barbara Loosch) Last-known Address Last-known Address 200 Glen Street 163 Haviland Road Glens Falls, NY 12801 Queensbury, NY 12804 vs.

Name Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, PC John D. Wright, Esq. (Attorney for R.C. Glen Realty, LLC) Last-known Address One Washington Street POB 2168 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Name Four Siamese Company, Inc. Tenant and Darrell R. Spraragen as President of Four Siamese Company, Inc., and Individually as Personal Guarantor of Tenant Last-known Address 41 Dubois Street Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 Name John R. Polster, Esq. (Attorney for Four Siamese Company, Inc.) Last-known Address 225 State Street Schenectady, NY 12305 Name Robert Bovee, Individually and as Principal Member of R.C. Glen Realty, LLC

Name Roland J. Down, LLC Last-known Address C/O NYS Dept. of State Secty of States Office One Commercial Plaza 6th Floor Albany, NY 12207 DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS IN THE COUNTY COURT Name #164 Shirley Tennent for ITW Construction Last-known Address 5023 Lakeshore Drive Bolton Landing, NY 12814 vs.

Name Harold and Mary Ann Monty Last-known Address 370 Stoney Battery Road Landisville, Pennsylvania 17538 Name McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum, L.L.P. James E. Cullum (Attorney for Harold and Mary Ann Monty)

Last-known Address 10 Joseph Farm Road Broadbrook, CT 06016

Last-known Address 288 Glen Street POB 299 Glens Falls, NY 12801

Name #166 Agility LLC

Name People of the State of New York

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Name Harold and Mary Ann Monty Last-known Address 370 Stoney Battery Road Landisville, Pennsylvania 17538 Name McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum, L.L.P. James E. Cullum (Attorney for Harold and Mary Ann Monty) Last-known Address 288 Glen Street POB 299 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Name People of the State of New York

Last-known Address Unknown Name Diane Degregory Last-known Address Unknown Name Michael Gauthier Last-known Address Unknown Name Harold Green Last-known Address Unknown Name Chad M. Haseltine Last-known Address Unknown Name Kelly Higinson Last-known Address Unknown Name Shaquana M. Howar Last-known Address Unknown Name Rouse Justin

Last-known Address 163 Haviland Road Queensbury, NY 12804

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Roland J. Down, LLC Last-known Address C/O NYS Dept. of State Secty of States Office One Commercial Plaza 6th Floor Albany, NY 12207 DEPOSITED IN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS IN THE COUNTY COURT Name #164 Shirley Tennent for ITW Construction

Name Harold Green Last-known Address Unknown Name Chad M. Haseltine Last-known Address Unknown Name Kelly Higinson Last-known Address Unknown Name Shaquana M. Howar

Last-known Address 5023 Lakeshore Drive Bolton Landing, NY 12814

Last-known Address Unknown

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Name Linda Marino Last-known Address Unknown Name Felix Martinez

Last-known Address Unknown Name Amy Purner Last-known Address Unknown Name Michael Tatko

Name Linda Marino Last-known Address Unknown Name Felix Martinez

Last-known Address Unknown Name Amy Purner Last-known Address Unknown Name Michael Tatko

Last-known Address Unknown Name Daniel Wright Last-known Address Unknown Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Charles Hill Last-known Address 50 Bloody Pond Road Lake George, NY 12845

Name Kevin Colton Posted by Joan Colton Last-known Address 10 Murphy Road Chestertown, NY 12817 Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Nicole Oberle Posted by Gay Oberle Last-known Address 45-5 Needle Park Circle Queensbury, NY 12804 Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name John Sgorrano

Name Jason Turner

Last-known Address 5 Old Bend Road Fort Edward, NY 12828

Name Daniel Wright Last-known Address Unknown Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Charles Hill Last-known Address 50 Bloody Pond Road Lake George, NY 12845

Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Nicole Oberle Posted by Gay Oberle Last-known Address 45-5 Needle Park Circle Queensbury, NY 12804 Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Last-known Address 5 Old Bend Road Fort Edward, NY 12828

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address Unknown

Name People of the State of New York

Name Jason Turner

vs.

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address 10 Murphy Road Chestertown, NY 12817

Name John Sgorrano

Last-known Address Unknown Name Stephen Maholick

Name Kevin Colton Posted by Joan Colton

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Kavolina Borkowski

Name Michael Gauthier

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Paul Karins

vs.

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Stephen Maholick

Name People of the State of New York

Name Ashley Mosher

Name Brennan & White, LLP Joseph R. Brennan, Esq. (Attorney for Barbara Loosch)

vs.

Last-known Address Unknown

vs.

Name Diane Degregory

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Ashley Mosher

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address 1126 South Palmway Lake Worth, FL 33460

Last-known Address Unknown

vs.

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Paul Karins

Last-known Address Unknown

Name Kavolina Borkowski

50 Bloody Pond Road Lake George, NY 12845

Name People of the State of Last-knownwww.suncommunitynews.com Address Unknown New York

Last-known Address Unknown

Last-known Address 2050 Western Avenue Suite 209 Guilderland, NY 12084

Name Barbara Loosch

Name Rouse Justin

Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Terry D. Sylvester Posted by Joseph Barrows Last-known Address 3 Empire Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12801 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE That (A) A list of the names contained in this notice is on file and open to

Name People of the State of New York Last-known Address Unknown vs.

Name Terry D. Sylvester Posted by Joseph Barrows Last-known Address 3 Empire Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12801 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE That (A) A list of the names contained in this notice is on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the Treasurer; (B) Any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirty-first day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same; and (C) In the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

Dated: Lake George, New York January 22, 2016 Michael R. Swan Warren County Treasurer Warren County, New York NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TC107615

contained in this notice is on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the Treasurer; (B) Any such unclaimed moneys or other property will be paid or delivered by him on or before the thirty-first day of March to persons establishing to his satisfaction their right to receive the same; and (C) In the succeeding month of April, and on or before the tenth day thereof, such unclaimed moneys or other property still remaining will be paid or delivered to the Comptroller of the State of New York, and the undersigned shall thereupon cease to be liable therefore.

Dated: Lake George, New York January 22, 2016 Michael R. Swan Warren County Treasurer Warren County, New York NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TC107615 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The undersigned shall receive sealed bids for sale and delivery to the County of Warren as follows: WC 5-16 - COLD MILLING WC 6-16 - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT RECYCLING (COLD INPLACE) You may obtain the Specifications either online or through the Purchasing Office. If you have any interest in these Specifications online, please follow the instructions to register on the Empire State Purchasing Group website, either for free or paid subscription.

Go to http://www.warrencountyny.gov and choose BIDS AND PROPOSALS to access the Empire State Purchasing Group OR go directly to http://www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. If you choose a free subscription, please note that you must visit the site up until the response deadline for any addenda. All further information pertaining to this bid will be available on this site. Bids which are not directly obtained from either source will be refused.

Bids may be delivered to the undersigned at the Warren County Human Services Building, Warren County Purchasing Department, 3rd Floor, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, New York between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Bids will be received up until Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All bids must be submitted on proper bid proposal forms.

Any changes to the original bid documents are grounds for immediate disqualification.

Late proposals by mail, courier or in person will be refused.

Warren County will not accept any bid or proposal which is not delivered to Purchasing by the time indicated on the time stamp in the Purchasing Department Office.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.

Julie A. Butler, Purchasing Agent Warren County Human Services Building Tel. (518) 761-6538 NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TC107612

tion pertaining to this POSALS to access the bid will be available on Empire State Bid System OR go directly to this site. Bids which are http://www.EmpireStatenot directly obtained from either source willSunBidSystem.com.

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Bids may be delivered to tion, please note that you must visit the site the undersigned at the Warren County Human up until the response Services Building, War- deadline for any addenda. All further informaren County Purchasing Department, 3rd Floor, tion pertaining to this 1340 State Route 9, bid will be available on Lake George, New York this site. Bids which are between the hours of not directly obtained 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. from either source will Bids will be received up be refused. until Thursday, February Bids may be delivered to 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the undersigned at the which time they will be Warren County Human publicly opened and Services Building, Warread. All bids must be ren County Purchasing submitted on proper bid Department, 3rd Floor, proposal forms.

Any 1340 State Route 9, changes to the original Lake George, New York bid documents are between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. grounds for immediate disqualification.

Bids will be received up Late proposals by mail, until Thursday, February courier or in person will 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at be refused.

Warren which time they will be County will not accept publicly opened and any bid or proposal read. All bids must be which is not delivered to submitted on proper bid Purchasing by the time proposal forms.

Any indicated on the time changes to the original stamp in the Purchasing bid documents are Department Office. grounds for immediate The right is reserved to disqualification. reject any or all bids.

Late bids by mail, couriJulie A. Butler, Purchas- er or in person will be ing Agent refused. Warren County Warren County Human will not accept any bid Services Building or proposal which is not Tel. (518) 761-6538 delivered to Purchasing NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TCby the time indicated on 107612 the time stamp in the Purchasing Department NOTICE TO BIDDERS Office.

The undersigned shall The right is reserved to receive sealed bids for reject any or all bids.. sale and delivery to the Julie A. Butler, PurchasCounty of Warren as fol- ing Agent lows: Warren County Human WC 7-16 - HOT IN- Services Building PLACE PAVEMENT RE- Tel. (518)761-6538 CYCLING NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TCWC 8-16 COLD IN- 107611 PLACE PAVEMENT RECYCLING (HAMMERMILL METHOD) You may obtain these Specifications either online or through the Purchasing Office. If you have any interest in these Specifications online, please follow the instructions to register on the Empire State Bid System website, either for free or paid subscription. Go to http://warrencountyny.gov and choose BIDS AND PROPOSALS to access the Empire State Bid System OR go directly to http://www.EmpireStateBidSystem.com. If you choose a free subscription, please note that you must visit the site up until the response deadline for any addenda. All further information pertaining to this bid will be available on this site. Bids which are not directly obtained from either source will be refused.

Bids may be delivered to the undersigned at the Warren County Human Services Building, Warren County Purchasing Department, 3rd Floor, 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, New York between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Bids will be received up until Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All bids must be submitted on proper bid proposal forms.

Any changes to the original bid documents are grounds for immediate disqualification.

Late bids by mail, courier or in person will be refused. Warren County will not accept any bid or proposal which is not delivered to Purchasing by the time indicated on the time stamp in the Purchasing Department Office.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids..

Julie A. Butler, Purchasing Agent Warren County Human Services Building Tel. (518)761-6538 NE/AJ-01/30/2016-1TC107611

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