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At the beginning of their Section II tournament game Feb. 28 against Loudonville Christian, North Warren basketball players pay respects to the U.S. flag during a rendition of the National Anthem. Players include (left to right): Phil Cooper, Colby May, Orry Bruce, Jacob Dunkley, Mike Williamson, Hayden Smith, Daren Granger and Nick Sapienza. (Not pictured): Patrick Terry, Joe Sapienza, Chris DeFranco, Dan Caunter.

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Daily bus service from Warrensburg to Glens Falls & Qby. envisioned

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WARRENSBURG Ñ A local entrepreneur with a track record of successful startups is now seeking to accomplish what has been a dream of upcounty residents since trolley service to Warrensburg was abandoned in the early 1900s.

Ash Anand, owner of several local enterprises, is

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now looking towards launching daily bus service from Warrensburg to Glens Falls, Queensbury and Lake George.

The town of Warrensburg will be holding a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday March 11 at the town hall to gather input from citizens regarding their needs and preferences concerning bus service to these destinations Ñ as well as public transportation in general.

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service are asked to attend, and tell the town board their expectations regarding destinations, frequency and hours of potential trips.

Town Board member Linda Marcella said that Ash Anand, proprietor of Lotus Analytics and Lotus Auto Xperts, has proposed to offer bus service to Queensbury and Glens Falls with three to five trips per day.

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CHESTERTOWN Ñ At a special meeting held March 2, the Chester Town Board endorsed the concept of a medical marijuana growing and processing operation to be situated in town, as proposed by Amy and Hillary Peckham, relatives of John Peckham, John Peckham, CEO of Peckham Industries.

The board voted unanimously to approve the idea of such an operation after listening to a lengthy presentation focusing on the likely public benefits of such an operation, which include providing 25 to 30 jobs and provide substntial new tax revenue for the town.

New York State is poised to award five state licenses to grow and dispense medical marijuana, in a competitive bid process. Statewide, about 20 entities so far have announced their intentions to vie for the licenses. Hillary Peckham, 23, daughter of John and Amy Peckham, told the board she expected that 80 more or so proposals would surface in the next few months.

Details of the licensing and permitting havenÕ t yet been determined by the state. The Peckhams estimated that the license applications would be due about May 1. Entities chosen for licenses are to be announced July 1, and the state is mandating that the enterprises are to be operational Jan. 1 with a yearsÕ supply of product ready to distribute, Hillary Peckham said.

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Youth wrestling program expands scope, recruits sought

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG Ñ This year a Bolton man has joined the coaches mentoring the Warrensburg Youth Wrestling club, and area children between the ages about 5 and 13 are welcome to

participate in the groupÕ s last four weeks of the annual program.

Jim Hubert, a wrestler for both West Point and George Mason University, has joined the clubÕ s coaching roster, which also features Dan McNeill, Lenny Baker, Brian Winchell, Scott McKenna and John Sweet.

Hubert, who coached Queensbury High SchoolÕ s Varsity wrestling team from 1997 to 2001, has not only recruited his son Jace for the Warrensburg youth team, but a half-dozen other Bolton students as well. Bolton Central School, with its limited enrollment, does not offer wrestling, Hubert observed. Ò ThereÕ s strong interest in the sport of wrestling in Bolton, so IÕ m trying to serve a need that exists in the community,Ó he said.

Long-time Warrensburg Varsity wrestling coach Mark Trapasso praised Hubert for his instruction methodology. Ò The way he works with the young kids has got to be seen to be appreciated,Ó Trapasso said.

Hubert not only teaches the children in wrestling moves and prompts them in conditioning exercises, but he helps them develop basic coordination skills through tumbling, footwork, balance exercises and cartwheels Ñ all of which encourage athleticism and self-confidence.

The youth wrestling sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through March in the multi-purpose room at the north end of Warrensburg Elementary School.

The sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday in the small gym at the elementary school.

The introductory sessions, typically hosting five- to ten-year-olds or beginners, is held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The sessions for those with some experience, routinely 11- to 14-year olds, is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Some wrestlers participate in both sessions.

All youth in the area are welcome to join in.

A group of these wrestlers are members of the Warrensburg Youth Duals team, which practices on Monday evenings. They have been participating in a schedule of duals meets, pitting their skills against young competitors from a half-dozen other schools.

This team has enjoyed a measure of competitive success. Their latest accomplishment was winning the Queensbury duals meet which featured youth wrestlers from Glens Falls, Corinth, Cambridge and Queensbury competing. Hubert coaches the wrestlers in their practice session with the help of McNeill, Baker, Winchell, McKenna, and Sweet Ñ and Winchell has been coordinating the scheduling.

Parents with questions about the Warrensburg Youth Wrestling program are welcome to contact Mark Trapasso at 744-7390 or: trapassom@wcsd.org.

The members of the Warrensburg Duals Youth Wrestling Club celebrate their achievement after winning the Queensbury Duals Youth Wrestling meet Feb. 21. Coaches Brian Winchell (left) and Jim Hubert (right) mentor the team with help of Dan McNeill, Lenny Baker, Scott McKenna and John Sweet.

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Campus Delongis named to Dean’s List

LYNDONVILLE Ñ Camille Delongis, of Athol, was named to the Fall 2014 DeanÕ s List at Lyndon State College. For inclusion on the DeanÕ s List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits with no incomplete or failing grades and a minimum grade-point average of 3.50. Delongis is a Junior majoring in Electronic Journalism Arts.

Correia named Oneonta graduate

ONEONTA Ñ Hayley Correia of Warrensburg, is among 334 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the Fall 2014 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. Hayley received a BS in Business Economics.

Siletti earns degree, summa cume luade

OSWEGO Ñ Dante Siletti of Warrensburg completed his baccalaureate studies in technology education, magna cum laude in December at SUNY Oswego and was recognized at the collegeÕ s Commencement. A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79).

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Burgers again make history as they beat Heatly in tourney win

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com GREEN ISLAND Ñ Often-airborne Shea Irish Ñ backed up by his teammates who controlled the floor well — crashed through defenders Wednesday Feb. 25 to score 41 points as Warrensburg defeated Heatly 54-39 in the first round of the Section 2 Class D tournament.

The victory was the school’s first Sectional win in boys basketball since the late 1990s, according to veteran scorekeeper Kevin Geraghty.

Irish, who broke the single-game school scoring record twice this season, earned another berth in school history Wednesday Ñ he set a new single-season scoring record of 585 points, surpassing the prior record by 40 points.

The BurghersÕ 2015 post-season run ended Saturday, however, as they were defeated by Germantown by a score of 79 to 52.

Three days earlier, Heatly put up a good fight, leading Warrensburg through most of the first quarter. They also contained Irish well early in the game by disrupting his rhythm, while they were getting most of the rebounds and driving to the basket well.

Irish turned the tide with a series of dramatic full-court drives. Meanwhile, his teammates got more aggressive, wearing the Hornets down, keeping them away from their basket Ñ forcing them to shoot from outside, prompting turnovers as well as snagging steals.

Irish shot from all over the court to get his game-high 41 points. This performance represents yet another achievement for Irish, who set a new school record Feb. 10 when he scored 53 points against Bolton, followed by a game against Hartford two days later in which he scored 60 points and shattered his own one-

game best.

Burgher Coach Bob Hummell, a former college coach, was enthusiastic about his teamÕ s late-season surge Ñ not only about IrishÕ s recent scoring tirade, but how the young Burghers played tough on offensive and defense, giving Irish the opportunities he needed to score. Ò Since the Bolton Game, Shea has this attitude - Ô Unless you stop me, IÕ m gonna score,Õ Ó Hummell said of the Senior guard. Ò We call it Ô The New Shea.Ó New or classic Shea, he not only through opponents downtown but he sank net-only shots from a distance without letup, to get the points he needed. In his airborne flights, he prompted plenty of foul calls on his opponents, which added to the Burgher score. Irish shot 13 of his 19 free throws.

Heatly coach Adam Cole praised his own teamÕ s effort as well as complimenting the BurghersÕ performance. Ò Alex Decianni did a good job of getting in SheaÕ s face, but over time, Shea just brought us down,Ó Cole said. Ò All the Warrensburg players did a good job contesting us Ñ the ball just didnÕ t go through the hoop for us tonight.Ó Austin Horton scored 18 points for Heatly.

Although the individual score tallies donÕ t

show it, IrishÕ s teammates were essential to the win. Mike Kareglis was aggressive on defense, picking up about 20 rebounds. Freshman guard Kyle Boland also made his mark.

As the Hornets staged a late-game surge, Boland sank a three-point shot with a few minutes to go, sealing the Burgher victory, Hummell said. Ò BolandÕ s shot was the dagger that ended it,Ó he said, adding that Junior forward Jake NemecÕ s three-pointer was also helpful in the win.

Boland and Garry Ross are two Freshmen on the team who have performed well despite their youth, Hummell said, noting that Ross, a guard, had been Ò a good outside threatÓ in the

recent game against Corinth.

Hummell also praised Senior guard Alek Olden. Ò Olden has been rock solid,Ó he said. Ò When you have a point guard managing the flow of the game like that, youÕ ve got a good chance of winning.Ó ABOVE: Warrensburg varsity basketball coach Bob Hummell, who’s coached college ball before, advises his players during a timeout in a game Feb. 25 against Heatly. The Burghers beat the Hornets, achieving their school’s first boys basketball Sectional win since the late 1990s.

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Cougars stymie Loudonville’s sharp-shooting for Section II win

By Thom Randall

thom@denpubs.com STILLWATER Ñ North WarrenÕ s tough, alert defense contained Loudonville ChristianÕ s high-scoring offense, giving the Cougars a big win Feb. 28 in the Section II boys basketball quarterfinals.

North Warren defeated Loudonville 64 to 41, despite the EaglesÕ ability to pour in points Ñ Loundonville broke 100 points in a game Feb. 6 against Berlin that they won.

But on Saturday in a game held at Stillwater High, the North Warren players were able to contain Loudonville to their lowest output of the year.

For six minutes into the first quarter, the Eagles demonstrated their affinity for running the floor as well as their shooting prowess, but Cougar Coach Jeremy Whipple made adjustments and his players got accustomed to their

style of play.

“We identified who we needed to guard,” Whipple said. Ò Our players loosened up, and we played well from then on.Ó Cougar shooting sensation Nick Sapienza tallied the game-high score of 23 points, as well as grabbing eight rebounds. Ò We knew going into the game we had to contain their scoring in order to win, and a lot of our players stepped up defensively when we needed it,Ó Sapienza said.

When asked about the CougarsÕ impressive offense, Sapienza deferred credit to his fellow players. Ò Our team shared the ball really well, and when we do that and play good defense, we are at our best,Ó he said.

Whipple said his players were sharp on defense. Ò We stopped LoudonvilleÕ s fast break, making sure they were not able to run on us,Ó he

said. Whipple added that Jacob Dunkley had put in a solid performance garnering 10 rebounds.

Dunkley said his team executed well on defense. Ò Loudonville is a fast-break oriented team that likes to Ô run and gunÕ and we were able to slow the game down and prevent Ô leak-outs,Õ Ó he said.

When asked about his impressive rebounding, Dunkley replied with modesty. Ò Grabbing rebounds and Ô locking upÕ is my role for our team Ñ I was just doing my job,Ó he said.

Dunkley credited the fact that the Cougar players, for many years, have played basketball all summer long to develop the chemistry they possess. Ò Our knowledge of how each other likes to play was instrumental in this win Ñ and the season as a whole,Ó he said. Ò Teamwork is the

foundation that this team is built on.Ó Contributing to the scoring effort were Hayden Smith with 13 points, Daren Granger tallying 9 points, Joseph Sapienza with 6, Dunkley adding 6, Colby May contributing 4, and Dan Caunter with 3. Hayden Smith nabbed five steals.

Earlier this week, Cougars faced Fort Ann Wednesday March 4 in the Section II Class D semifinals in the Glens Falls Civic Center.

North Warren is second seed in Section II Class D. Fort Ann, ranked third, is known for their fast, physical playing style. During regular season, North Warren defeated Fort Ann in December by 11 points.

Whipple said his players know how to get their work accomplished and meet their goals.

“Our players are definitely stepping up in the big games,” he said. “We’ve identified who we are and what weÕ re trying to do Ñ and now itÕ s about going out and executing.Ò

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Reading fact and encouragement

To help expand a childÕ s vocabulary, look for books that will enable a child to learn and scan the pages. For infant to toddler age, read books with simple and realistic photos and with preschoolers, read books on their favorite subjects. Young children tend to learn real things when they are represented by a realistic picture. This process assists a child in beginning to comprehend the Ô larger scheme of thingsÕ , so to speak. In providing pictures and realistic imagery, a child will begin to grasp that the picture or item represents a real thing and it begins to come to life for them. Ask the child to Ò point to theÓ or Ò touch theÓ to draw his or her eyes to various items on the page. For infants and toddlers, you might show the real item in accordance with the picture. Use your finger or hand to help them navigate to encourage better scanning. Do not criticize for a wrong answer but encourage possibly by saying Ò almostÓ , Ò good lookingÓ , or Ò try againÓ . In doing so, you are encouraging a child to use his or her mind to engage in the learning and reading process.

Thurman Town Hall offers bookshelves filled with donated books for young children to read and enjoy! There are a variety of books for different age groups that include baby through early elementary. The books may be kept or returned and are free to use. Donations of books are happily accepted via a drop box labeled Ô Returns & DonationsÕ , also located in the Town Hall. Friends and family are highly encouraged to read to young children as in doing so results in a variety of positive outcomes in a childÕ s lifeÑ some of which include: increased vocabulary, imagination, as well as improved comprehension and grammar. Anyone with questions may contact Marilyn at 623-9710. Also, if you would like to share any photos you have taken of your child reading, please send them to Perky via email at PersisGranger@aol.com.

Thurman events

The annual Jackwax Party will be held at the Thurman Town Hall, March 14. Doors open at 4 p.m. Please note that unless you are volunteering, the cost for adults is ten dollars while the cost for a child is five. The cost will include a buffet dinner, refreshments, entertainment, and a dessert of syrup on snowÑ Jackwax.

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The Adirondack Sportsmen Dinner will be held at Mountainside Christian Academy on the same date, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free but tickets do run out fast so it is best to reserve those while they are made available at www.sportsmendinner.com. This event will offer those attending a variety of choice seminars to view regarding various outdoor activities, a sit-down meal, raffles, door prizes, and much more.

Thurman Maple Days will be hosted Saturday and Sunday of the following weekends: March 14-15, March 21-22, and March 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During those weekends, those desiring to attend may find the variety of sugarhouses Thurman has running offering interesting and educational information on how making maple syrup happens, maple samples, and maple products for purchase. Tours will also be made available during that time. For more information, please call 623-4744. Also, Perky is looking for pictures as she is compiling a Maple Days brochure with more information. You can email her the pictures at PersisGranger@aol.om or stop in at the Town Hall and ask Sally to scan them for you.

The ChildrenÕ s Easter Party for this year will be held Saturday, March 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall. Children who attend will participate in an egg hunt, coloring and decorating eggs, along with eating a buffet of goodies. Door prizes and raffle prizes will be given. This is the time for your children to wear their Easter best. Prizes will be given for those girls who wear the funniest and most original Easter bonnet. Much fun will be had, so do not miss out on this fun event!

Thurman gatherings

Thurman Quilting Group holds their weekly meeting at the Thurman Town Hall on Monday evenings. This weekÕ s session will occur March 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments of tea or coffee will be made available. For more information,

People Pixel project presents local filmmakers LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Lake George Arts Project presents the sixth annual PeopleÕ s Pixel Project, a celebration of short videos Sunday, March 29, in the Community Room at Crandall Library, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This screening and award presentation will showcase 18 video shorts made by filmmakers James Az-

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Thurman Town Board meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Thurman Town Hall. The next scheduled meeting will occur Mar. 10. If you are interested in learning more about what is happening in our town, this is a great opportunity for you to become better acquainted with such.

Thurman Sugarloaf Seniors meets at the Town Hall each month on the third Wednesday, unless otherwise mentioned. The next meeting is scheduled to take place March 18.

Thurman Fire Company holds their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the Friday after the first whole week occurs. The next meeting will occur Mar. 13. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend.

Thurman Connection Snowmobile Club holds their monthly meeting at the Snowmobile clubhouse on Bear Pond Road, 7 p.m. on the last Friday of the month. The next meeting will be held March 27. Volunteers are always encouraged to attend as there is much assistance needed in clearing out trails, picking up brush, and etc. For more information, please call 623-3272.

Thurman happenings

The senior bus service to Glens Falls makes their trip twice a month on the second and fourth Friday. The next scheduled trip will occur March 13. To arrange pickup, please contact Laura to ensure that you will have a ride. Please call her at 623-9281.

The Food Pantry will be made available the following Tuesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please bring your own bags to hold the food you pick up.

Special recognition

Happy Birthday wishes extend to Cynthia Hyde on March 8, Linda (Murph) Griswold on March 9, Hans Wenker on March 10, followed by Calvin Varnum, Paul Siletti, and Pauline Germain on March 11.

Best regards to each of you to enjoy your special day!

On a personal note

Please be reminded that I need at least a two week notice for any birthdays, anniversaries, events, or notable mentions desired to be published. Please contact me via email at Mrs.Herrmann626@gmail.com. Thank you for reading!

zaretti, Christopher Brown, David Coveney, Dom Fretto, Alta Fox, Ben Gabelman, Owen Goldstoff, Kenneth A. Gruskin, Calvin OÕ Connor, Metin Ozisik, Mark Spitzer, Caitlin Stedman, Louise Wieck, and Jacob Wick.

All filmmakers live within 100 miles of Lake George. The majority of films will be around 3 to 5 minutes long in genres including animated, comedy, documentary, narrative, and music video. A brief award ceremony, photo opportunity, and filmmaker Q&A will follow the screening while audience members vote for the PeopleÕ s Choice Award.

This event is made possible with underwriting support from our Sponsors: The Chronicle Newspaper, Chicken Coop Forge, Davidson Brothers Brewing Company, Every Blooming Photo, Glens Falls Printing and Crandall Library. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit lakegeorgearts. org/Peoples-Pixel-Project.htm or contact Lake George Arts Project 668-2616, or lakegeorgearts.org.

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Turning Back the Pages

By Jean Hadden Fifty Years Ago – March, 1965 Fire destroys popular resort

A Fire termed Ò suspiciousÓ by authorities erupted at the Sun Canyon Dude Ranch in Athol, Sunday, March 10, 1965, for the second time in four days and wrecked the resortÕ s bar and dining facilities. The Warren County SheriffÕ s Department is investigating the possibility of Arson.

Thurman Fire Chief Gilbert G. Baker estimated that the total damage done by the two blazes at $100,000. He said that the first fire caused about $60,000 in damage and the latest blaze, on March 10, 1965, which nearly leveled the big frame structure, did about $40,000 damage. Firemen drew some water from a nearby swimming pool and the supply was quickly exhausted and hoses had to be laid to a creek nearly half a mile away. Only one wall of the structure remained standing.

An investigation into the cause of the fires is being headed

by Sheriff William T. Carboy with the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

(Note Ð This popular dude ranch was built in 1937 and opened that same year. It was built on the Silas Tucker farm

by Alan Micheltree and Robert Venton Sr. and was named Boulder Greens Dude Ranch. The ranch, with its massive log structures had a large stone stable full of horses.

Mr. Venton bought out his partner and changed the name to Sun Canyon. It was the place where ranch guests and locals liked to gather on Saturday nights to drink, socialize, square dance and listen to country and western music.

About three years before the fire, Robert J. Venton sold the 25 year old property to Ronald Cash, who was said to have been the husband of popular singer, Cathy Carr whose record Ò Ivory TowerÓ was on top of the musical charts at that time. Chief Baker said the resort was reported to have been fully insured at the time of the fires.)

Fire destroys shop

Lawrence Sullivan, 74, caretaker of the Weary River Antique Shop, 12 Main Street, Warrensburg, suffered serious burns to the upper part of his body and was overcome by inhaling smoke in a fire of undetermined origin at 6:30 in the morning, March 4, 1965, which gutted the main floor of the building.

Mr. Sullivan, who recently returned home from the Glens Falls Hospital following the amputation of a leg, was rescued from the burning building by two passing motorists who had discovered the fire. Mrs. Martha Reed, next door, at 14 Main Street, told them that Mr. Sullivan was inside the burning building and the men broke down the front door and found the man sleeping on a cot in the kitchen of his apartment at the rear of the place.

The wood frame building was engulfed in flames when the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company arrived.

Bids on new town hall accepted

Supervisor Charles Hastings and the Warrensburg Town Board has awarded the contract to build the new Emerson Town Hall to Fisk Construction Company, Inc., Fort Edward, the lowest bidder, for $75,827. Heating and ventilating contracts went to W.J. Loviza, Saratoga Springs at $6,056, plumbing, at $3,130 and electrical, at $4,885, to Ganter Electric Company, Glens Falls.

Bids were opened at a meeting of the town board held at

OBITUARIES

the Fire House, March 3, 1965. Ten bids were received for general construction. The total cost of the building, exclusive of land, landscaping and furnishings will total $89,898.

lia R. Gibbs, came to Warrensburg on the fall of 1960 and she died Feb. 20, 1962 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Warrens- burg.

Gala wedding

Thurman official dead

A celebration was held Feb. 13, 1965 at the First Methodist Church, in Warrensburg, of the wedding of Miss Jacqueline Doris Higgins and John Brett Van Derwarker. Richard Chatterton officiated at the double ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Elwin W. and Fran Higgins, 43 Smith Street, Warrensburg and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Van Derwarker, 5 Morgan Avenue, Glens Falls. Nuptial music was presented by Jean Ricketson. Gerorge Mound was best man and Patrica Hastings was maid of honor. John Higgins, brother of the bride, Gary Hamblin and Brian Wilsey were ushers.

The Lake George Inn was the scene of the reception and music was supplied by Wally Chester and his orchestra.

Upon their return from their honeymoon through the southern states, the couple will reside in Hopewell, Virginia.

(Note Ð My mother-in-law, Ida May Hadden, lived in an apartment at the Elwin Ò HubÓ Higgins home on 43 Smith Street for many years before she died.

John Higgins bought the Ò Snow PoppyÓ building, the former Young house, at 183 Main Street, on the north corner of Main Street and Hackensack Avenue, around 1987. He rejuvenated the house and in 1988 he and Brian Winslow built a new addition on the south side of the property for JohnÕ s prosperous lawn and garden equipment store where he serviced all brands of power equipment. Before that he had operated his business in his garage on King Street for nine years. He has been at his new location now for 26 years.)

McNeil’s hat in the ring

Arthur McNeil, Jr., former Warrensburg Police chief, has announced that he will be a candidate in the Republican primary in September, 1965 for nomination for the post of Town Councilman.

Mr. McNeil, 45, is a lifelong resident of the town and he graduated from Warrensburg High School, serving four years as a deputy sheriff and three years as Warrensburg police officer. He is presently employed by A.C. Emerson & Co. and is married to the former Agnes Bateman. They have two children, Patrica, 13 and Peter McNeil, 2 years old.

Justice of the Peace named

At a meeting of the Chester Town Board, on Feb. 25, 1965, Howard B. Swan was appointed Justice of the Peace to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Earl Steves.

Mr. Swan owns his own insurance company and is associated with the Montgomery Insurance and Real Estate Agency. He also owns and operates a soft ice-cream stand in the summer season.

Rejuvenated Model -A Ford

A 1929 Model-A Ford pickup truck is being sold to raise funds for the Varsity Club of Warrensburg Central School.

Under the direction of instructor Phil Roberts, high school students in the industrial arts class worked for a year and a half to transform what was a battered and rusted piece of junk into a snappy classic ready for the road. (Note - For some time this classy little truck was seen around town. If I remember rightly, it was forest green and yellow.)

Nathan Ingraham, 85, a former highway superintendent of the town of Thurman, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1965 in Glens Falls Hospital.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Irving Richards, Mrs. Vernon Squires, Mrs. C. Francis Higgins, Mrs. Carl Colson and five sons, Alfred, Roscoe, Gilbert, Basil and Edgar Ingraham, 27 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Warrensburg Cemetery.

Stork Club

Mrs. Thomas Bolton gave birth to a daughter, Dawn Marie Bolton, born Feb. 25, 1965 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Mrs. Roger Langworthy, Westerville, Ohio, gave birth to a son, Mack Emmett Langworthy, born Feb. 26, 1965. The new father is the son of Lawrence Langworthy, 122 and a half River Street, Warrensburg.

Mrs. Donald (Anna) VanGuilder, Warrensburg Road, Lake George, gave birth to a daughter, born March 19, 1965 at Glens Falls Hospital.

Mrs. Joseph Cirrincione, of Brooklyn, gave birth to a son, Victor John Cirrincione. The new mother is the daughter of William Hall, of Warrensburg.

Looking back at Glens Falls

It was just fifty-seven years ago, March 13, 1908 that Glens Falls became the 46th city in the state of New York.

It was just forty-six years ago, March 14, 1919, that the historic Ò great blizzardÓ plummeted Glens Falls with raging force.

It was just nine years ago, March 17, 1956, that fire leveled the Woolworth and Lerner stores in Glens Falls. (Note Ð After the fire the Woolworth Ò five and dimeÓ store at 207 Glen Street, was replaced with the Charles R. Wood theatre.)

Sweet and sour notes

Five inches of snow fell March 6, 1965 on the north side of Gore Mountain which proved to be good skiing for another week.

George Remington, Sheldon Reynolds, Harry Winslow and son, Bradley Winslow, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 1965, enjoyed a fishing trip to Lake Champlain.

Army Specialist Four Robert E. Rounds, 19, son of Clement F. Rounds, Athol, N.Y., on Feb. 15, 1965 was assigned to the 197th Infantry Brigade at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Mrs. Dot George has moved into her new house at 66 Library Avenue. Her former home at 70 Library has been rented to the Gauthier Crete family, Gerald, Kathryn and Jeannette Crete. (Note Ð In this column in the Jan. 31, 2015 Adirondack Journal was the touching story of Dot George giving her beloved dog to the milkman.)

A party honoring Miss Jeannette Alger was given honoring her 16th birthday anniversary was given Feb. 22, 1965 at her Main Street home.

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

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OTTO H. LUBRICH, SR. FEBRUARY 27, 2015 active member of The Gideon International Ministries in South Carolina and the Adirondack Region of New York.

Otto is survived by his wife, Ruth (Doyle) Lubrich, daughter Robin Gushee (wife of the late Peter Gushee), son Otto H, Lubrich Jr. (Husband of Karen Lubrich), daughter Melody WaplesWARRENSBURG. Otto H. Byers (wife of John Byers), Lubrich Sr., 85, a resident of and daughter Merilee Pierce Westmount nursing facility, (wife of William Pierce) , 12 went home to be with The Grandchildren and 9 Great Lord Friday, February 27, Grandchildren.

A special 2015 after a short illness. thanks to the Westmont Born in New Jersey, he lived Nursing Home staff for their in Centereach NY, Schroon excellent care.

Lake, Spartanburg, South Memorial services will be Carolina and recently reheld at 10 am Saturday, turned to the Adirondacks March 7, 2015 at First Baptist and resided in Queensbury.

Church of Warrensburg.

Otto was employed in the In lieu of flowers, the family construction industry on requests memorials be made Long Island and then to Word of Life Fellowship worked with Word of Life Inc., Pottersville, NY 12860 Fellowship Inc. for 22 years or to The Gideon Internain the development and tional, PO Box 140800, maintenance of The Inn, Nashville, TN 37214 in c/o Youth camps and Bible Instithe Warren Camp, NY. tute properties. He was an

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School buildings should be more accessible Still not so affordable health care

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mall communities throughout the North Country have one commonality Ñ their center of community is anchored by a stately, often historic school facility where a bedrock of learning has long been fused with the laughter of children.

With that, it is little wonder that residents of these districts bristle at the mention of consolidation and the end of an era.

Many of us here at Denton Publications also are alumni of these facilities Ñ our children attend as well.

We get it.

But we have to question, are the school complexÕ s themselves being utilized to their fullest potential?

Like the typical personÕ s home, these buildings usually represent the single largest tangible asset in which a community and local taxpayers invest.

Inside are state-of-the-art libraries and computer labs with long-distance-learning capabilities, sparkling commercial kitchens, large meeting areas, gymnasiums with exercise rooms, auditoriums with seating for hundreds and even indoor pools.

Most are backed up with emergency generation in the event of extreme weather and power outages.

While some districts offer after hour access to these amenities, we have to question: canÕ t they be made more accessible?

Are we missing an opportunity to provide residents valuable services by shuttering these buildings before the sun sets over the mountaintops?

Would the positive public reaction to a more accessible school help soften the stance of taxpayers toward tax increases?

Clearly, the focus of these buildings is to provide an education that will ready our children for the future. That goes without question. What we are questioning is what should happen inside when the last bell rings and the buildings go dark.

Michelle Obama recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of her popular ÒL etÕ s MoveÓ initiative, which encourages 60 minutes of physical activity a day for children, 30 minutes for adults.

But here in the North Country Ñ where itÕ s been said we have two seasons: winter and July Ñ it can be a daunting task to obtain that exercise, especially for the elderly or for low income families who canÕ t necessarily afford the drive or price of fitness facilities.

So, why not open local schools to these people during the evenings?

At the same time, why not open school complexÕ s during the evening and weekends for other uses like adult basketball and volleyball leagues,

weight lifting, senior gatherings, community theater or community meals and meetings?

Community members could be asked to sign a liability waiver prior to utilizing the facility or equipment, and the building could be staffed by either a part-time recreation director or a current paid employee of the school.

We can just hear the collective groan from overburdened taxpayers at that last suggestion.

Again, we get it.

No one wants to add expense to the bottom line of school spending plans these days, but consider this: The area is slowly morphing into a region of senior citizens and second homeowners Ñ many of whom do not have children in school. And, many of whom have no vested interest in approving next yearÕ s budget.

Forward thinking school officials would be wise to be mindful of that fact. These people might just vote differently if they see a return in the form of a more accessible facility.

Plus, other than staffing, the overhead of operating a school is mostly a fixed cost. Taxpayers already pay to heat the building, so how much cost would be incurred by flicking on the lights?

Meanwhile, school officials should look at ways of utilizing the buildings as a source of revenue.

For example, counties often struggle to find centrally located facilities for meal sites. Those who do host sites are reimbursed by agencies like Adirondack Community Action Programs. If our schools became the host, why couldnÕ t this become a source of revenue for them?

The same could apply if school officials considered entering into agreements with private groups looking for locations to host events that could range from arts and craft fairs to out-of-town entertainers to farmers markets, convention, vendor or sportsmen shows.

Entertainers like The Logger, also known as VermontÕ s own Rusty DeWees, have already recognized the untapped potential of using these facilities to benefit both the public and private sector.

Performances like The Logger in turn help stimulate ailing local economies, often during the offseason when the only non-locals to be found are lost Canadians seeking a gas pump.

At a time when words like consolidation and shared services are all the buzz, it is time that school officials recognize that these buildings can be more than just places we educate our children.

Through accessibility, they can also be true community centers Ñ making them that much more valuable to taxpayers. Ñ D enton Publications Editorial Board, Dan Alexander, Keith Lobdell and John Gereau

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ries a high $5,500 deductible ast year I stated the where employees pay everyhand writing has thing upfront, without the been on the wall for benefit of co-pays, will also some time. That our great see an increase of approxifears are coming to pass and mately 12.9 percent. A plan no one is taking the proper that in 2009 had a monthly steps to fix what is clearly a premium of $144 dollars now bad and ill conceived law. has a monthly cost of $453, Health and Human Sernearly $80 more than the Exvices Secretary Sylvia BurDan Alexander cellus EPO traditional plan well reiterated to Congress Thoughts from would have cost back then. last week that the Obama adBehind the Pressline Aside from the plan costs ministration does not have a now for employers and taxPlan B if the Supreme Court payers alike, businesses will need to constrikes down a key part of the Affordable tend with the new 1094 and 1095 reports.

Care Act. The Supreme Court is hearing a case over whether subsidies at the heart of This is where the ACA requires every provider of minimum essential coverage to rethe law can be distributed through the Fedport coverage information to the IRS by fileral Health Care Exchange. ing an information return on each employee Even staunch Democratic sponsors of the and furnishing a statement to the participatlegislation call the Affordable Health Care ing individuals. The information will then Act a Ò train wreck.Ó The wreck has hapbe used by the IRS and individuals to show pened and its true affects will continue to compliance with the Individual Mandate. ripple through the countryside as it continIn very simple terms, the individual ues to consume the economy and millions of American families who have lost their in- mandate is the part of the law that says all surance coverage and many more who will individuals are required to have minimum essential health coverage. Those who do not be unable to afford coverage under the plan. comply will pay a fee to the government The Affordable Health Care Act proposed who will then make it available through the and driven into law by President Obama in exchanges. As with all legislation, there is a 2009 has been everything but affordable. jungle of complexities to the individual and The president promised it would be Ò revthe employer as they share the responsibilenue neutralÓ and he promised we could keep the plans we had in place as well as ity requirements.

Much like a bad soap opera, only this will our doctor. All false promises, unfortunateaffect real peopleÕ s lives, ACA continues ly aimed at getting votes not solving probalong its bumpy road. Later this week, the lems.

Supreme Court will decide whether the IRS To top it all off the non partisan Congresillegally extended subsidies to millions of sional Budget Office has released their reAmericans in order to underwrite the cost port indicating that the Act will add more of their health insurance policies under the than $1 Trillion to the federal deficit which ACA. But without a fall back plan one has is already at the critical stage! WeÕ re getting exactly what we asked for when we start be- to wonder if the fix is in for the ruling or if the Administration is willing to throw in the lieving in campaign promises. towel on ACA if the Supreme Court blocks So how is the Act affecting businesses the current subsidies. in our region? We received an early glance Regardless of the outcome by the Suthrough our sister publishing company in preme Court, the only thing for certain will Central New York who just received their renewal notice for the coming year. The wa- be that the cost of health care will be anytered down traditional Excellus EPO plan thing but affordable. will see a 12.9 percent rate increase this coming year on top of the 21.3 percent rate Dan Alexander is publisher and CEO of Denton Publications. He may be reached at dan@denpubs. increase last year. com.

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Dehumanizing those who disagree

Chilli cookout a success

To the Adirondack Journal: The Town of Lake George has come under attack by the giant Tree Hugging Environmental Aestheticists, or THEA. THEA is a shape shifting, terra-aquatic, invasive species. On land, it takes form of the multi-limbed, Manhattanite Protect the Adirondacks. On water it looks somewhat like the Lake George Waterkeeper. No offense intended, but, in this opinion IÕ m supposed to demonize my opponents.

Recently, the Lake George Mirror reminisced that THEASÕ s attack upon the Town of Lake George recalled a similar attack in the late 1980s and early 1990s which had embroiled the entire forced into retreat. Some Adirondackers have defused and the so-called 1980Õ s Property Rights Movement was forced into retreat. Some Adirondackers have believed that the extreme demands of the THEA were placated for good, but they are mistaken.

THEA is like the undead. Barely two months ago, THEA consumed the entire Adirondack Journal editorial board, causing a bombastic diatribe of panicked alarm.

Fortunately, before the editorial board could cancel its alarm with misguided apology from its rebuked publisher, the heroic Essex County Board of Supervisors dauntlessly rushed to barricade the gates to thwart any THEA assault.

In the Town of Lake George, THEA has taken the shape of The Chazen Companies, and it conspires, zombie like, to suck the property by regulation without compensation. So too, the Chazen plan would take lake view properties and screen them behind slope constraints and tree counting regimens, sending warrantless intruders to search and levy fines on the land owners as a form of double taxation.

For those who would side THEA, the Chazen Comprehensive Plan proposes a utopia for the southern basin of Lake George.

That might be all well and good, and environmentally sensitive town residents likely would give the plan two thumbs up, if Chazen were working with a blank slate.

But itÕ s not. More importantly, the New York Constitution and the APA have already created a utopia for the residents of the Town of Lake George, and they donÕ t need outsiders to tell them how to live in it or how to protect it.

Fortunately, the residents of the Town of Lake George have united and are well informed, and they are taking their case to their elected representatives, including the appointed members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. They are provided the public voice that New York regulations require with regard to the formulation of comprehensive plans, not the lip service to public commentary that Chazen has affected while concealing its deference to THEA. Hopefully, the townÕ s elected officials will have the same perspicacity as the Essex County Board of Supervisors.

The Mirror would chastise the dehumanization and demonization of THEA, and would caution against the animosity that drove the debates during the last invasion of the nineteen seventies and eighties. That is well-intentioned and, if fairly deserved, accepted chastisement; but perhaps it is directed towards the wrong parties.

Those who challenge what is being wrought upon the Town of Lake George by the proposed zoning regulations in the Chazen Comprehensive Plan are not looking to renew any vociferous debates with environmental extremists. They didnÕ t start this, and they simply want THEA to leave them alone.

And, they also want their local government to respect the rights and liberties inherent in private property ownership. The mirror would offer them an Adirondack Park history lesson.

However, The Mirror ought to first recall the regionÕ s historical role in the American Revolution, and remember that while our properties are in the Adirondacks, we live in the Land of the Free.

Edward Pontacoloni, Lake George

To the Adirondack Journal: The 4th Annual Schroon Lake Chili Cook Off was a huge success. We would like to thank the following participants for taking the time to participate in this event: Mr. PÕ s Mountain Smokehouse, Sticks & Stones Restaurant, The Black Bear Restaurant, The To Bean Or Not to Bean Team aka Myriam Friedman & Anne Gregson, ShelbyÕ s Kitchen Therapy, Bo & Melissa Moses, Schroon Lake EMS, Tom Beach- EMS Instructor, Chris Keller of the North Hudson Fire Department.

We would also like to thank the following Judges for participating this year: Joe Steiniger, John Sawyers, Pastor David Peterson, Tony Tenda, and Anna Bentley Hay. In closing, we would like to thank Mountain Side Bible Chapel for the use of their venue, Mark Piper for sharing his sound system with us, the Schroon Lake EMS Team, and our sponsors; Mr. PÕ s Mountain Smokehouse, Schroonlaker.com, Linda Gomes, Mountain Lake Services, and Schroon-North Hudson Snowmobile Club.

And many, many volunteers for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to this event, with out which this even would not happen each year. All the proceeds from this event, over $1,000, will be donated to the Schroon Lake EMS to help support their needs.

For a complete list of the winners, visit www.schroonlakechilicookoff.org.

With sincere gratitude, Shelby Davis, Vice President, Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Chili Cook Off Event Organizer

Modified team plays hard To the Adirondack Journal: The Moriah boys modified basketball team finished there 20142015 season with a record of 13-1. These young men did an outstanding job. They all played well together and learned some great skills along the way. We would like to thank all the parents and fans for their continued support during our season. Team players are as followed: Zack Baker, Luke Smith, Mike Demaris, Mike Flannigan, Ryan Gumlaw, Sabastain Sprouse, Jeff Strieble, Logan Vanburen, Braden Swan, Scott Rice, David Carpenter and Brandon Burnham.

Randy Mandy Moriah

Thanks to the volunteers To the Adirondack Journal: On Tuesday, February 17, a fire destroyed my home on Sawmill Way in Minerva. Deep thanks to all who answered the fire calls and spent half the day in terrible weather conditions bringing water and maintaining pressure for hours to save other buildings and trees from burning. Minerva, Riverside, Schroon Lake, North Creek, Newcomb, Chestertown, Pottersville, Johnsburg and North River Fire Departments along with Warren County Fire Car 2 all responded to the fire that gutted my home.

Minerva and Newcomb EMS units also responded and assisted where needed during this time. This involved help on the scene as well as assisting with transport to the Newcomb Health Center and special medical care afforded our cat L.C., including arranging for transport to the the Glens Falls Animal Hospital.

The three cats that perished were adopted as feral kitens and simply would not leave their third floor refuge. They and everything else we lost are irreplaceable, but the losss is easier thanks to the spirit of the Minerva and greater community.

Dan Wallace Minerva

Tammy Whitty-Brown, Executive Director, Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Eager to hear Netanyahu To the Adirondack Journal: It has been quite obvious during Barack ObamaÕ s presidency that he is no fan of IsraelÕ s Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. Their relationship is definitely strained, if not downright bitter.

One of them, whose oath demands that he protect & defend the American people, inexplicably downplays the dangers and atrocities of ISIS and Al-qaida while the other is an unambiguous leader who knows the consequences of turning a blind eye to his countryÕ s enemies.

The Israeli P.M. has been invited to speak this week to Congress

by Speaker of the House John Boehner. I, for one, am eager to hear what he has to say. Have not other world leaders bent the ear of our presidents and U.S. representatives in the past?

Does he intend to sway policies of our Congress? Maybe, maybe not, but the same charge can be slung at the White House administration. A team of Ò consultantsÓ associated with ObamaÕ s election bid in 2012 have been feverishly working to defeat Mr. Netanyahu leading up to IsraelÕ s election day on March 17th.

I conclude my remarks with the hope that America and Israel continue to be in each others good graces despite recent turbulence. Knowing that the God of Israel gave an assurance to Abraham in Genesis 12:3, I would rather cling to IsraelÕ s coattails and no others.

John P. Sharkey Ticonderoga

Basketball a success at St. Mary’s To the Adirondack Journal: For St. MaryÕ s School in Ticonderoga, the basketball season is coming to an end, as it is throughout the region. I would like to express our thankfulness to the people of our community who have made this season of play extraordinary.

Traditionally, St. MaryÕ s School has offered 4 basketball teams for girls and boys in grades 5 through 8. While our gym was rendered unusable due to the September fire which ravaged the entire school, we were able to field the 4 basketball teams and provide gym time and games as always because of several key people.

Individuals came forward to provide coaching, reffing, and gym space, and our players had all that was needed to have a fun and rewarding season. John McDonald, Bob Sutphen, Jackie Palandrani, Corinna Woods, Matt Michalak, Christine Leerkes, Rich Stockwell, Matt Cook, Ryan Wendall, Scott Hearburg, Sue Shelmidine, Bob Dedrick, Tom Pike, Tim Hanson, Charlie Bolstridge, Paul Jebb, Cody Stockwell, and Alex Michalak all volunteered their time and efforts to help. In addition, Mark Donohue, Mike Graney, and Chuck Campney assisted at our games.

We so appreciate all the people of our community who have shared their time and talent with our young basketball players, and we want to share the good word for all to hear. We are thankful to each and every one who helped us make this basketball season truly extraordinary.

Sister Sharon and the St. MaryÕ s School Community

Concerned with records To the Adirondack Journal A number of years ago I wrote aÓ letter to editorÓ discussing my feelings toward the electronic health records and here we are with a huge leak of info. This is not the first leak and when will we learn? Electronics are great but not if you donÕ t want your info leaked. I bet most of you when going to a specialist after getting referred by your family doc. still have to fill in a bunch of nonsense on a form even though the specialist should have all that available. bWhatever you do, do not enter your SSAN as that is the key to most info break-ins. People want your SSAN and you should not give that number out unless you are shown a real reason to do so.

Our military, veterans affairs and many other govÕ t agencies have had problems and if you think your medical records are any more secure, god help you.

Bill Hubschman Westport

Horses

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hen I was little and ran up to my dad, begging for something we couldnÕ t afford, he would raise his huge hands and say, Ò Hold your horses. LetÕ s talk about it.Ó What is there about mankind and horses?

Before he died, we asked our father to speak his entire private and professional life onto tape. His childhood was the stuff movies are made of. For a time, they had no housing and spent their nights sleeping in the stables beneath the horses. My grandfather was a teamster.

Each morning, he took his son Russell, his team and wagon and parked along a city street waiting to be enlisted to move anything that would fit on the wagon.

My dad paid his dues by using his tremendous strength to

by Gordie Little load and unload heavy objects, sometimes carrying them up many flights of stairs. Growing up, I saw my father rip a New York City telephone book in half and snap a new clothesline with his bare hands.

When it was time for the county fair, I always headed for the horse pull competition. I watched the interaction between farmers and their teams. Sometimes, the man who whispered to his horses, encouraged them to pull the heaviest load. Often, bigger teams with screaming owners, pulled less.

In grade school, my preacher dad had a mission church in Hogansburg. My Native American friends, the Garrows, owned a Shetland pony and my days were complete when they allowed me to climb aboard.

In high school, I spent time on the Rockhill farm in Moira joining my friend Theron, riding bareback around the remnants of an ancient racetrack. On the Hiltz farm where I worked, I hitched a horse to the dump rake. Farmer Dave cultivated with the horse and also used it to pull hay up from the wagon with a long rope.

When I spent a summer at Adventure Town near Alexandria Bay in the mid Ô 50s, I watched as the teams were harnessed and hitched to a stage coach every morning. I got to sit inside and fire off an entire box of shotgun blanks as we were chased by outlaws into the village at breakneck speed.

I got to watch my friends ride the broncos in the rodeo shows and tested my youthful strength on the huge Brahma bulls. How did I not break bones? Only God knows.

When I moved to Plattsburgh in 1961, I set out to find all the riding stables nearby. I enjoyed trail riding in those days. Sadly, most of those stables are long gone, but a few remain.

I havenÕ t ridden in years. IÕ m not certain there is a horse around here that could hold my backside. If there were, IÕ m not at all sure I could climb aboard without help from a crane.

The Gales in Moira and Jack Connell in Keeseville gave me pleasure at the horse races during county fairs. JackÕ s daughter Marla continues riding and boarding horses on the farm. I love seeing photos from their frequent rides with friends. Most of us also get excited to watch the Kentucky Derby every year.

I worked in radio for years with Anne Tarasavage.

Her daughter Carla loved to ride as a tyke and now owns a wonderful horse ranch in Arizona.

My brother Õ s granddaughter, Rosie, has worked with horses for years and I follow her daily posts about that love affair with the equines including her little mare, Ò Sparrow.Ó Daphne Wright operates a riding school in Saranac.

When I watch these people with their horses, I have no doubt that their special relationships are in-born.

We enjoy the beer commercials with the famous Clydesdales. I enjoyed announcing at the Morgan showings in the past. If you love horses, as I do, you know the bond is natural. They have been an integral part of human history. KayeÕ s father, the late Alfred Vaughan, used to tell of horses races through Morrisonville in the days of dirt roads.

As a matter of fact, when Kaye was born, her dad hitched up the team and headed through the blizzard to find a doctor who could help.

I have a friend who feels compelled to paint horses and I have written a fun ghost story about it from Macomb Street in Plattsburgh.

Want to take a guess as to the tallest horse on record? 21.2-1/2 hands (a hand is 4 inches); 3,360 pounds. He was born in England in 1846 and was first named Ò Sampson,Ó then Ò Mammoth.Ó Now, THATÕ s a horse.

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New Wbg. Health Center opens to public, town leaders praise its features

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thom@denpubs.com WARRENSBURG Ñ The long-anticipated Warrensburg Health Center opened Sunday March 1Ñ but four days earlier local community leaders were introduced to the two-story center that not only offers more to the public in health care services but provides a new architectural landmark in town.

The new $9.5 million health center, now the premier health center of Hudson Headwaters Health Network, features not only a layout meticulously strategized for efficiency and highest-quality services, but an upscale, welcoming and pleasant ambiance with its art-deco detailing, high-quality hardware, stepped ceilings and intimate lobby configurations.

Hudson Headwaters founder and CEO Dr. John Rugge led the tour, describing the facilities and the centerÕ s new or expanded services.

The several dozen people who participated in the event viewed the many dozens of rooms with high-technology features and equipment.

Unlike in the former center nearby Ñ once an A&P grocery store that had been renovated into HHHN’s first major facility — the new health center has medical oxygen piping, optic cable and 41 miles of computer wiring transferred throughout the center, out-of sight in the walls.

Pediatric care, adult care and urgent care all have their own hubs. A number of the new specialty care facilities feature their own separate lobbies and bathrooms.

The expanded obstetrical and-gynecological services center features brand-new equipment and furnishings that are technologically advanced, yet patient-friendly.

ThereÕ s a fully equipped phlebotomy center, which is to accommodate full blood analysis services.

One room has a high-technology bone scanning machine that measures skeletal strength.

The new health centerÕ s vast behavioral health facilities include consultation rooms, offices, and a group therapy room with a pleasant view.

The new center also has a number of extra rooms which are likely to someday accommodate cardiac care, enterology, dialysis services, and medical scanning equipment.

Another feature is a new expansive community room on the ground floor, about 24 feet by 30 feet, designed to accommodate public meetings.

In the new health centerÕ s design process, Hudson Headwaters Health Center employees embarked on tours of other state-of-the-art health centers across the Northeast, then recommended features to be incorporated into the new Warrensburg center.

On the tour, Warrensburg Town Board members said they were impressed. Ò This is outstanding Ñ this new facility represents a huge shot in the arm for Warrenburg,Õ said Warrensburg Deputy Supervisor John Alexander, who operates a local funeral home.

Even the HHHN employees were impressed with what they saw. Ò Everything is so bright, fresh and well-designed,Ó said Erin Dunn, HHHN Performance Improvement Coordinator.

While people praised Rugge for his vision and commitment in providing top-quality health care for the lower Adirondacks as well as Warrensburg, Rugge deferred credit to individual and corporate donors Ñ as well as the local municipal leaders who supported the idea of rural health care clinics when it was an innovative concept in the 1970s.

Rugge said that HHHN was once offered a $5 million grant to upgrade the old A&P building, but individual and corporate donors, as well as federal officials, stepped forward with contributions of funds. The old center is to be demolished in several months, accommodating the development of a park behind the new building and providing an unobstructed scenic view of the Schroon River from the new facility.

Rugge expressed special thanks to individuals, businesses and foundations that donated as much as $250,000 apiece for the new Warrensburg Health Center.

Rugge noted there were a total of 800 contributors amassing a total of $2 million in private donations. Among those organizations contributing were Price Chopper, StewartÕ s Shops, the Charles Wood Foundation, the Sandy Hill Foundation, and many others. Individual donations also were substantial, and every donation, whether it was $10 or $100,000, was vitally important and appreciated, Rugge said. Ò The community support has been amazing,Ó he said.

CUTLINE: “Wbg.health Center tour” Hudson HEadwaters HEalth Network Founder and CEO Dr. John Rugge (right) leads a tour through the new Warrensburg Health Center on Feb. 25, four days before it opened to the public. Community leaders taking the tour said they were impressed with the facilities, layout, equipment, amenities, and architecture of the new health center.

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Ò We have intentions of providing transportation services for people who have jobs, college classes, medical visits and shopping needs in Glens Falls and Queensbury,Ó Anand said Feb. 24. Ò If thereÕ s a need, weÕ re more than willing to put this together.Ó The bus route would likely feature stops in Lake George Village, the Warren County Municipal Center off Northway Exit 20, WalMart in Queensbury, Glens Falls Hospital and SUNY Adirondack, before looping back to Warrensburg, Marcella said.

Such service could mean convenience and savings to residents of not only Warrensburg, but other upcounty towns including Thurman, Lake George, Bolton, Chester and Johnsburg, Marcella said, noting that families without vehicles could now boost their job prospects, and those with multiple vehicles could dispose of one and experience substantial savings in operational costs. Ò Regular bus service would open up employment and educational opportunities for people living in northern Warren County,Ó she said, noting that a questionnaire regarding public transportation needs may soon be available on the town website.

She noted that boosting public transportation from Warrensburg to Glens Falls and Queensbury was among top priorities identified by citizens responding to a survey last year sponsored by the Warrensburg Economic Development Committee. Marcella was a founder of the group. She and Anand both serve on the Warrensburg Central School District Board of Education.

Anand said he and local officials have h a d

A Warrensburg entrepreneur has announced his intention to establish bus service from Warrensburg to Glens Falls, Queensbury and Lake George — and the Warrensburg Town Board is holding a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday March 11 to gauge interest in such transportation and hear people’s preferences on schedules and destinations. Pictured is one of two buses used by the North Creek Business Alliance to transport tourists to various destinations in Johnsburg. several meetings brainstorming initial ing, business planning, human resources, public transportation plans. He said he operations, information technology and envisions bus service with up to two trips marketing. per hour, seven days per week, utilizing He recently launched Lotus Auto either 25-passenger buses or 60-passenger Xperts, an automotive repair service. versions, depending on the demand. The Anand also operates lotus Nutraceuticals, service might begin at 6 a.m. or 7 a.m., dewhich markets specialized herbal supplepending on public needs, he said. ments, as well as a construction services This venture, Lotus Transportation company which has been restoring homes Services, might include a separate shut- and other buildings in Warrensburg, he tle service to take upcounty residents to said.

Queensbury and Glens Falls for routine Anand and Marcella both encouraged medical appointments like dialysis sespeople to attend the March 11 meeting sions, Anand said. and express their needs and wants regardÒ WeÕ ve been brainstorming our initial ing public transportation. plans,Ó he said. Ò At this point, we want to reach out to AnandÕ s major enterprise is Lotus the public, so we can determine details of Analytics, which provides businesses the bus service based on public feedback,Ó nationwide with support services and Anand said. Ò I really want it to work out consultation regarding finances, accountfor people.Õ

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Continued from page 1 Ò We have to break ground on the facilities the day weÕ re permitted,Ó she said of the tight time schedule.

The Peckhams said the boardÕ s blessing would give them a competitive advantage for licensing, as well as the fact that the proposed operation is to be situated in a relatively remote and secure area, and the operation would provide a major boost to the local economy.

The operation would be situated in the industrial park owned

by Peckham Industries, about one mile south of the hamlet of Chestertown on state Rte. 9 across from the firm’s gravel quarries.

The PeckhamsÕ initial plans call for the growing and processing to be conducted inside in an existing barn measuring about 7,500 square feet, plus a one-story warehouse-type building to be constructed adjacent to it.

Peckham Industries Vice President Peter Simoneau, on hand Monday to introduce Amy and Hillary Peckham, said the facilities need to be completed by mid-October to have enough plants ready by January Ñ a requirement of the state.

The operation would produce marijuana extract in both oil and pill form, according to Joseph Stevens of Vernon New Jersey, a consultant for the Peckhams who assisted in their presentation.

Stevens is a principal in a licensed medical marijuana operation in New Jersey.

Dispensaries a key element of plans

The state is mandating that each successful licensee operate four dispensaries, likely spread out regionally. These would be operating under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist certified to dispense medical marijuana.

Citizens attending the March 2 meeting questioned whether the Peckhams, operating as the corporation Etain LLC, would be establishing a local dispensary.

Amy Peckham said that the state hasnÕ t yet announced requirements for location of the dispensaries, so they didnÕ t yet know yet. Hillary Peckham said that EtainÕ s dispensaries would likely be located along the Hudson River corridor, and one might be located in Warren County. Stevens said that wherever one were situated, it would boost local commerce.

Medical marijuana would only be dispensed to patients who had specific diseases and syndromes, and theyÕ d meet strict qualifications, Hillary Peckham said, noting that the state was requiring that licensees each be ready to supply 1,900 patients.

Local jobs to call for various skills

If Etain is awarded a license, job positions would call for experience in horticulture, construction, pharmaceutical work, security, property management, chemical engineering, and perhaps culinary expertise, as well as general labor. Hillary said that the licensed facilities were required by the state to allow labor to unionize if requested. Ò These will be high-skill, living-wage jobs,Ó she said, adding that if in future years marijuana is decriminalized Ñ or more syndromes qualify for treatment with marijuana Ñ many more jobs could be created at their facility, and revenue to local municipalities would increase.

Hillary noted that Etain had the talent to make the operation a success, citing that her sister Keeley, a partner in the firm, was a certified horticultural therapist and had minored in business at Tulane University.

Hillary, a graduate of Hamilton College, holds a certificate in Business Management from Dartmouth. Her mother Amy has 15 yearsÕ experience as a paralegal.

Host communities to gain tax revenue

If Etain is chosen for a license, Warren County could reap considerable benefits, Hillary Peckham said. The marijuana will be subject to a 7 percent excise tax Ñ and the counties hosting the marijuana production plants are to receive 22.5 percent of this tax, and the county where it is dispensed is to get another 22.5 percent. The state is likely to

www.adirondackjournal.com keep the rest of the excise tax.

One citizen at the meeting asked if Etain would be seeking a property tax abatement. Amy Peckham indicated they might be applying for a payment in lieu of taxes, with a 50 percent reduction in taxes on property improvements for five years, decreasing 10 percent per year to a full tax payment by the tenth year of the operation.

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Hillary Peckham said she appreciated the vote of support. Ò IÕ m thrilled with the reception of our proposal, and that the vote tonight passed unanimously,Ó she said.

Security of facilities to be paramount

Another citizen asked about whether a dispensary in Chester would prompt crime. Stevens said that dispensaries now existing in New Jersey did not boost crime. Ò It would be easier to rob a pharmacy,Ó he said. Ò And the production plant is going to be like Fort Knox.Ó The production plant would be under 24-hour surveillance, have security video cameras inside and outside — and fingerprint identification access would be required to enter the buildings, Stevens said. The marijuana products would be stored in vaults, and employees would have to go through extensive background checks and have no criminal records, he said.

Citizens express their support of concept

Friends Lake resident Vinny Forbes spoke out in favor of the proposal, citing the economic benefits.

Town Supervisor Fred Monroe said that the PeckhamsÕ proposal offered tax revenue benefits as well as creating quality jobs, which had become rare in the region due to the steep decline of the forest products industry and mining operations. He added that medical marijuana was proven beneficial to patients experiencing severe pain or seizures.

Board member Karen DuRose agreed. Ò This is a great idea Ñ the whole concept is wonderful,Ó she said. A unanimous vote of endorsement followed.

If EtainÕ s proposed operation is chosen for a license, the facil-

At a town of Chester special board meeting March 3, Hillary Peckham (right) of Etain LLC talks of the benefits that Chester would likely experience if the town hosted Etain’s proposed medical marijuana processing operation. After hearing details of the concept, the town board voted to endorse it.

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Young woman blows whistle

Former Essex employee sounds off on pedophile clerk’s activities

By Pete DeMola

pete@denpubs.com ESSEX Ñ While Essex town clerk William Morgan was arrested on a series of federal child pornography charges on Feb. 12, thereÕ s an open question between what was known by local officials and how long it took for Morgan to be arrested.

The Valley News has learned that town officials were aware of MorganÕ s predilection for child pornography as early as March 2013. Sources have also revealed that Morgan reorganized the office of town clerk purportedly to hide his behavior and that town officials were aware of Morgan’s peculiar actions.

OFFICIAL OPENS UP LeeAnn Hoskins, 21, is the former secretary to the supervisor, deputy clerk, water-sewer rents collector and bookkeeper.

Hoskins worked at the Essex Town Hall from February 2011 to July 2014, a period that spanned two administrations, that of former supervisor Sharon Boisen, who left office in January 2014, and Edward Gardner, who is currently in office. Ò SHE TOLD MEÓ Hoskins said Boisen came to her office to share a discussion she had with then-highway superintendent Jim Morgan about seeking help for his son, William Morgan, who was living in Georgia with a relative. Ò She said, Ô You wouldnÕ t believe this, that the reason that Bill Morgan had came back to Essex was because of previous child pornography,Õ Ó recalled Hoskins.

Hoskins couldnÕ t recall the exact date of the conversation with Boisen, which she described as brief and behind closed doors, but estimated it was mid 2013, before that fallÕ s election.

At the time, sources said, Morgan was living with his brother in Georgia. Ò I donÕ t know if the brother caught him doing it and the brother has children, or if it was something to do with the police,Ó said Hoskins. Ò I really canÕ t remember that Ñ only that he was found with child pornography [in Georgia] and they were sending him here and his brother kicked him out.Ó Hoskins couldnÕ t recall the catalyst, but said she and Boisen had a cordial working relationship.

“We worked together for a long time and she filled me in on everything,Ó she said. Ò We talked about numerous things, so it didnÕ t surprise me that she did tell me.Ó Hoskins recalled Boisen urged her to keep the information private due to the lack of concrete evidence.

Hoskins said she felt alarmed, especially as a young woman. Ò If these things were true about Bill Morgan, it would not be good for the town,Ó said Hoskins. Ò Those were my concerns, the children of the town of Essex.Ó Hoskins said Boisen had similar concerns. Ò She said it made her sick, it made her sick to her stomach,Ó recalled Hoskins.

SIMILAR CONVERSATION Local cattle farmer Sandy Lewis recalled a similar discussion with Boisen. Ò She was scared for the children in the town for this guy being a pedophile,Ó recalled Lewis. Ò She was anxious to have him removed from the town tall. She claimed she called the authorities in Elizabethtown. I called the state police and told them what she told me and I felt relieved when the state police took it seriously.Ó Lewis said this measure may have aided the investigation that ultimately resulted in MorganÕ s arrest on Feb. 10.

He became incredulous when Boisen took measures that he interpreted as hiding her involvement.

Boisen declined to comment for this story: Ò I will speak to the authorities should they request,Ó she said via email.

NO DIRECT EVIDENCE After she got the news of MorganÕ s alleged proclivities, Hoskins said she looked at him differently. Ò There was a slight fear in his eyes, like a quiver about them,Ó she said. Ò It was just different.Ó Hoskins said she never saw any direct evidence of illicit material. Ò I do not have any concrete evidence I saw,Ó she said. Ò But I did hear that, you know, that this was going on or had occurred.Ó While MorganÕ s computer screen faced away from visitors, the clerk did exhibit skittish tendencies, said Hoskins.

“When you would walk in, he would shuffle papers around on his desk like he was doing something,Ó she said. Ò So it was a little peculiar.Ó Morgan would also keep his door closed and locked. Ò People would come into the town hall looking for the town clerk and the door was shut and they thought he was gone,Ó said Hoskins.

She also noted that while Morgan had access to a town computer Ñ the one the FBI seized in January Ñ he brought in a personal laptop in a plastic WalMart bag that went unused during office hours. Ò He didnÕ t have it out using it when we were there,Ó she recalled. Ò He would have it and it would be shut.Ó COMPUTER WENT UNCHECKED The information technology professional the town used to service their computers, Ken Hughes, serviced each machine Ñ until the new administration took office.

Hughes performed regular routine maintenance Ñ clearing cookies and caches, updating software and configuring equipment — during the Boisen administration.

But aside from one visit during the transitional period, he hasnÕ t performed the checks since Dec. 23, 2013.

Hughes offered to continue the monthly visits as he had done before, but an administration official said they would only retain him as an on-call consultant.

Hughes confirmed to the Valley News he was instructed not to ex-

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amine MorganÕ s machine, but couldnÕ t recall the source. Ò I was told not to service MorganÕ s computer,Ó he said. Citing MorganÕ s prior experience in the industry, he said he believed it was Morgan himself.

That conversation took place right around Christmas 2013, he said, referring to his notes.

Since then, Hughes has pared down his services to minor problems like addressing a wi-fi concern and installing Vonnage, a voiceover IP network.

A typical visit would see him servicing five computers simultaneously, a two-hour session that would cost the town $130 per month.

Hoskins said she pushed the computer issue with Gardner, but MorganÕ s machine remained unserviced. Ò It was not kosher to me,Ó she said.

WI-FI THEFT Shortly following his election, Morgan was arrested on Nov. 21, 2013 for stealing internet services and trespassing at a local home where he was working as a caretaker.

Morgan was charged then with fourth-degree criminal mischief, theft of computer services and petit larceny, all misdemeanors, and ticketed for trespassing.

The case was adjudicated on Jan. 6; Morgan pled guilty to loitering, unlawful duplication of computer-related material, second degree and trespass.

Morgan was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge which entailed fines, restitution, community service and a stay-away order of protection for one year for the homeowners.

While chatter abounded in the community, Hoskins said there didnÕ t appear to be any discussion in the town hall to address the situation. Ò It was all hush-hush,Ó said Hoskins.

Hoskins said residents often chose to utilize the townÕ s public wifi network and, as clerk-elect, Morgan would certainly have access to that service.

TOLD THE SUPERVISOR Hoskins said she brought reports of Ò odd behaviorÓ back to Gardner shortly after the clerk assumed his position. Ò I would say I really started expressing my concerns after I resigned as deputy town clerk,Ó said Hoskins. Ò I told them that, you know, I had heard of the child pornography in his past and you know, why would he be in there during the day with the door shut, let alone locked for the public to not have access to him?Ó she recalled.

Gardner, she said, “just kind of sat there, at first, as I was kind of going on expressing my feelings.Ó The Valley News asked Ed Gardner directly on Monday, March 2, if he received complaints about MorganÕ s rumored penchant for child pornography from any town employees: Ò Nope,Ó said Gardner.

Gardner told the Valley News previously that he and other town officials were unaware of any suspicious or questionable activity in the town hall prior to the FBI raid.

Hoskins disagreed, saying she expressed concern to Gardner about the peculiar behavior of Morgan. Ò He would just say, Ô Oh, IÕ ll have a talk with himÕ and heÕ d go in his office and you’d hear him bs-ing, basically. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went in his office and said to Bill, ‘Oh, I was just coming in here to shut her up.Õ Ó Since the clerk is independently elected, thereÕ s little town officials, including Gardner, can do to remove him before he is convicted of a felony.

MOVING ON Hoskins resigned as MorganÕ s deputy in-or-about March 2014, but still retained her other responsibilities.

She recalled telling Gardner about her decision to resign due to clashes with the clerk.

Hoskins also cited professional disagreements.

Morgan, she said, changed systems and sparred with the town board. She said the clerk wouldnÕ t pass along messages from local residents and other parties with town business, even when she was in the office. Ò I wasnÕ t being provided with information to handle my job and I didnÕ t like that because it looked poorly on me and thatÕ s a problem that really set me off because I donÕ t like having a bad image like that,Ó she said. Ò So with that, and he started doing weird things, it was likeÉ I canÕ t be a part of this.Ó In July 2014, she decided to leave entirely to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

But Hoskins said she never felt afraid in the office, nor felt like she was pushed out.

In fact, she said, Gardner appeared stunned when she announced she was leaving for good: Ò He was not relieved. He was more like, Ô Oh my god, What am I going to do now?Õ Ó Hoskins said town officials were not getting a lot of guidance from the townÕ s executive chief.

“It’s hard to give guidance when you’re barely in the office two hours a day.Ó After leaving, Hoskins said she immediately brightened. Ò I felt like a million bucks and my family told me I wasnÕ t so crabby all the time,Ó she said.

She decided to speak out following MorganÕ s arrest because itÕ s Ò the right thing to do.Ó Lewis called Hoskins an inspiration. Ò This is an extraordinary asset to the community,Ó said Lewis. Ò If all the kids in this community had this girlÕ s character, we would have a different community Ñ sheÕ s outstanding. If we donÕ t honor the conscience of our youngsters, what kind of country are we going to have?Ó Morgan was transferred to the federal administrative detention facility in Brooklyn on Feb. 15.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia did not respond to comment by the time this story went to press.

According to a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia, Morgan was in transit from New York to Virginia on Tuesday, March 3.

The “Banana” boat used to rescue a mock victim.

Ice/cold water training on Bulwagga Bay I

t may not seem like spring will ever get here, but in time, Lake Champlain will thaw and pose a potential danger. Ice fishermen, dog walkers, cross country skiers and cold water wanderers of all sorts, can become victims if they break through thawing or rotten ice.

Fire fighters from our

By Rich Redman area participated in an Ice /Cold Water Rescue Technician course taught by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). New York State certified instructors from the Fire Academy, taught the course to Whitehall, Schroon Lake, Port Henry and Moriah firefighters so they know how to handle on-ice rescues. For two weekend days, Dave Simmons, and George Bassler, gave 16 hours of hands on instruction certifying 18 firefighters as Ice/Cold Water Rescue Technicians.

Classroom education was about types of ice, ice strengths and formation, cold water isothermic temperatures, which maintains the water at 39.2 degrees under the ice, types of specialized rescue equipment, and the physical dangers involving the human body when they become hypothermic.

Hypothermia is when the human body temperature, falls below 95 degrees. The loss of body temperature symptoms include, impairment of fine motor skills, loss of judgment and what is termed the Ò umbles, mumbles, fumbles and stumblesÓ . Moderate to severe hypothermia steals the humanÕ s ability to rescue themselves, eventually causing a coma or even death. Self- rescue becomes impossible, and that is where the rescue training comes into play.

This customized training required the rescuers to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such asÓ MustangÓ or Ò GumbyÓ cold water suits for their own safety. Rescuer safety is the number one priority. A rescuer becoming a victim only compounds the problem.

On-ice training included using specialized equipment, such as an RTC “banana boat”, ice rescue floatation rings, rope handling and carabineerÕ s , rope rescue throw bags, and MARSARS rescue sleds, which both Port Henry and Moriah Fire have as standard equipment. Self-rescue techniques for the rescuers along with various rescue skills for victims were taught.

Medical aspects and handling techniques of cold water victims was stressed as the human body becomes extremely sensitive when hypothermic. Do no harm was emphasized.

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.; with over 4000 lives lost annually. Using the proper equipment, in conjunction with specially trained technicians, we may be able to lower that number. Our lakes are vital to our Adirondack economics. Having rescue technicians is important. NO ice is safe ice, so think before you become a statistic!

With Lake Champlain, and Lake George at our doorsteps, regionalization of specialized teams should be considered to help individual towns and village departments with ice rescue and cold water needs. Fire equipment is costly and no one department can do it all. Regionalization of these specially trained and equipped teams would spread the cost out among the towns. With man-power shortages in every department, regionalization would also allow firefighters from neighboring departments to work together as a specialized team. No one wants to give up their piece of the pie, but there is no pie, if there are no pieces! ItÕ s time to think about economic and man-power conservation. WISE USE!

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Rich Redman is a retired District Conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an avid outdoorsman.

His column will appear regularly. He may be reached at rangeric@ nycap.rr.com.

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Chamber seeks nominations

WARRENSBURG Ñ The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Business/Citizen of The Year. If someone knows a business or citizen that has done something to benefit the Town of Warrensburg in the past 12 months, contact Tina at 623-2374 or 504-4080, by email at info@warrensburgchamber.com, or by postal mail at 3728 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Include the citizen/business name, address and phone number, the reason for the nomination, and the name, address and phone of the person making the nomination. Nominations must be received by the Chamber no later than April 1.

A recognition dinner will be held in May to honor the winner.

Honeybee Fund seeks applications

KEENE Ñ The Honeybee Community Fund continues to seek applications for its annual funding cycle. As many have heard, the foundation is in the process of winding down after twenty years of serving the North Country. Until further notice, grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded yearly to assist small businesses, farmers, environmental projects and the arts (including nonprofit organizations). Applicants must reside in and/or do business in Essex County. Instructions are on the application, which is available upon request from bzzwords@gmail.com or Honeybee Community Fund, PO Box 281, Keene, NY 12942. All completed applications must be received by the Honeybee Community Fund by Friday, April 10, in order to be considered for grants awarded in May.

VITA offers free tax help

WARRENSBURG Ñ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is offering free tax help to families and individuals whose household income is below $53,000. Trained community volunteers can help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), up to $6,143, if someone earn less than $52,427. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, free electronic filing (e-filing) will be offered. Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster if it is deposited directly into a bank account. Tax Returns with stock sales, business or rental income cannot be completed by them. To schedule a tax appointment in Warren County call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 6233291, for Washington County call 1-800-211-5128, for Pearl Street, Glens Falls and SUNY Adirondack call 211.

Priory Retreat to have fundraiser

CHESTERTOWN Ñ Priory Retreat House launches the priory fundraiser in march. Keep The Priory is a campaign to raise funds to keep The Priory open while continuing our commitment to provide a year-round spirit-filled place of peace, rest, and renewal in the beautiful Adirondacks. As Sister Connie moves towards retirement, the campaign will provide necessary financial resources to fund the transition to new staff and leadership. For donations send a check to Priory Retreat House with Attn KEEP THE PRIORY, PO Box 336, Chestertown, NY 12817.

Library to hold photo show

STONY CREEK Ñ The Stony Creek Library, 37 Harrisburg Road, will be displaying photography from over 20 exhibitors from around the area. This show will be an open theme with a variety of images. The photographs will be on display through Thursday, May 21.

For more information call the library at 696-5911. Normal library hours are Monday and Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 9 to noon.

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Pre-licensing courses announced

QUEENSBURY Ñ The New York State pre-licensing course Friday, March 6, Friday, April 17, Friday, May 29, and Friday, June 19, at the Queensbury High School room #109 at 4 p.m. The fee will be $40 residents and $50 non-residents. The class will hold between 8 to 36 participants. Participants must register at the Queensbury Parks and Recreation office, 742 Bay Road between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants must bring a valid NYS learnerÕ s permit and must be 16 or older.

Call 761-8216 for information.

Brown and Maswick set to perform

STONY CREEK Ñ The public is invited for a free concert featuring musicians Joel Brown and Dave Maswick Friday, March 6, at the Stony Creek Town Hall, 52 Hadley Road, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Joel Brown, distinguished artist in residence at Skidmore College music department, and Dave Maswick, a charter member of the Stony Creek Band, together play modern folk, innovated pop and contemporary acoustic originals. The two feature super tight duo harmony and expressive solo vocals highlighted by intricate finger picking on guitar. The concert is sponsored by the Stony Creek Library. Refreshments will be available. This concert is the third one of the Stony Creek Library Winter concert series. Call the library for more info at 696-5911.

WIC scheduled announced

WARRENSBURG Ñ The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and a variety of nutritious foods to low income pregnant, breastfeeding or portpartum women, infants and children up to age five to promote and support good health. They scheduled the appointments for Friday, March 6, at the VFW Post #6169, 32 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, Horicon Community Center, 6604 State Rte 8, Brant Lake, 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, at the Montcalm Apartments, 220 Burke Drive, Queensbury, at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Village Green Apartments, 1 South Deleware Avenue, Glens Falls, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 13, at the Village Green Apartments, 1 South Deleware Avenue, Glens Falls, at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, at the Municipal Center, 1340 State Rte 9, Lake George, at 8:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, at the Municipal Center, Warrensburg Participants/Walkins, at 2 p.m., Thursday, Mach 19, at the Municipal Center, Warrensburg Participants/Walkins, at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, at the Birst Baptist Church, 100 Maple Streets, Glens Falls, at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, at the Birst Baptist Church, 100 Maple Streets, Glens Falls, at 9:45 a.m., Thursday, March 26, at the Birst Baptist Church, 100 Maple Streets, Glens Falls, at 9:45 a.m., Friday, March 27, at the Lake Luzerne Town Complex, 529 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, at 9:30 a.m., and Monday, March 30, at the Municipal Center, 1340 State Rte 9, at 10 a.m. WIC participants must call 761-6425 to schedule an appointment.

Church to hold soup dinner, pray stations

WARRENSBURG Ñ The Church of the Holy Cross, 3764 Main Street has invited the public to a soup supper at 6 p.m., and pray The Stations at 7 p.m., Friday, March 6, Friday, March 13, Friday, March 20, and Friday, March 27. More information go to HolyCrossWarrensburg.org or call 623-3066.

(NEW)St. Patrick’s Parade looks for marchers

CHESTERTOWN Ñ The St. PatrickÕ s Day Parade takes place Saturday, March 7, at 1 p.m. If anybody is interested in marching contact Don Butler at 573-4386.

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Mario Mangano to be displayed

LAKE GEORGE Ñ The Courthouse Gallery will display artworks from Maria Mangano from Saturday, March 7 through Friday, April 10, at the Lake George Arts Project, 1 Amherst Street.

Print, Drawings and mixed media. Ms Mangano has exhibited in Pittsburgh and at the Chautauqua Institution in Western New York. For information call 668-2616 or go to lakegeorgearts.org.

The Season hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., and by appointment.

Shartle writing courses slated

WARRENSBURG Ñ Mary Sanders Shartle will teach a foursession memoir/fiction writing course at Willows Bistro Tuesdays from March 10 through March 31, from noon until 2 p.m.

This course is organized by Fiction Among Friends in cooperation with the bistro. Shartle calls her workshop Ò Life LinesÓ and says the sessions are very relaxed, informal and supportive. It is appropriate for all levels of experience. They will entail freewriting from prompts and writing Ò homeworkÓ (voluntary), with opportunities to read work to the class. Cost of the fourweek course is $120, which includes lunches. Class size is limited to ten, with a minimum of five registrants necessary. This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc., with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

For information or to register, contact Fiction Among Friends organizer, Persis Granger, PersisGranger@aol.com or 352-4633089.

Lotus Group to discuss transportation

WARRENSBURG Ñ Lotus Group of Companies will be holding a public informational meeting on the Public Transportation Initiative Wednesday, March 11, at the Warrensburg Town Hall, at 6 p.m. They will be discussing public transportation service to be offered in the near future. The meeting is free and open to all community members interested in the initiative. They welcome questions, opinions, and all input regarding the project.

Public Health to conduct exercise

QUEENSBURY Ñ Warren County Public Health and its Emergency Preparedness partners will be conducting an emergency preparedness exercise Thursday, March 12, at the Queensbury Community Center, 742 Bay Road, from 4 to 6 p.m. The drill is a full-scale medical counter measures exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to test Warren County Public HealthÕ s ability to respond should a disease outbreak occur. By conducting a full scale exercise, Warren County Public Health will be able to activate and evaluate essential components if itsÕ MCM Plan, including the ability to dispense medication quickly and accurately during large-scale clinic operations (note: medication dispensing will be simulated. No real medications will be available during the exercise). Again this is a drill.

Warren County Public Health is looking for 500 volunteer participants from schools, community groups, senior centers, businesses, and the general public to test the clinicÕ s capacity to respond should a disease outbreak occur. This exercise is a great way for groups and organizations that want to provide a service to the community to do so, while learning more about Warren County Public HealthÕ s emergency plan to respond should a large-scale disease outbreak occur.

If anybody or any organization is interested in participating, tell everyone about the exercise and visit apps.health.ny.gov/ doh2/applinks/cdmspr/ and preregister for the exercise. For more information about the exercise or how to preregister contact Dan Durkee, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Warren County Public Health at 761-6580 or email him at durkeed@ warrencountyny.gov.

Church to hold cabbage dinner

CHESTERTOWN Ñ There is going to be a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Saturday, March 14, at the Community Methodist Church, Church Street, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults cost $9, children are $5, under five eat free. Call 494-3374 for information.

Men’s Auxiliary to host St. Patty’s dinner

WARRENSBURG Ñ The VFW Warrensburg MenÕ s Auxiliary Post 4821 will host a St. PatrickÕ s Day dinner at Saturday, March 14, the Warrensburg VFW, from 2 until 6 p.m., or until supplies last. The menu will include corn beef, cabbage, and strawberry shortcake. Takeouts will be available. The cost will be $8. For any information call Eddie Bates at 260-1212.

Church to hold Spring Home Party

WARRENSBURG Ñ The First United Methodist Church will be holding a Spring Home Party and cookie walk at 3890 Main street, Saturday, March 14, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. There will be a silent auction and other products available from Avon, Tupperware, Thirty-one, Pampered Chef, and more.

Alex Smith to perform

GLENS FALLS Ñ ÒM ountain Folk MusicÓ with Adirondack Musician Alex Smith will perform Sunday, March 15, at the The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free for Adirondack Museum members and the non-members admission is $15, $13 for seniors which includes admission to The Hyde Collection. Refreshments will be served. Experience the music of the Adirondacks past and present with Long Lake native Alex Smith, whose music brings a fresh, new sound to North Country roots.

Historical program planned

GLENS FALLS Ñ The Warren County Historical Society announces their March Program Wednesday, March 18 at City Hall, Ridge Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. Erica Wolfe Burke will be the keynote speaker. Ò My research into the families who worked on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal grew out of the confluence of two long-term interests: family history on the one hand, and spotlighting marginal populations on the other. I discovered one of my children had an ancestor who was a boatman.Ó

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or about February 27, 2015 by contacting the office of the Architects: Griffith Dardanelli Architects, PC; 18 | March 7, 2015 • Adirondack JournalStreet; Sch670 Franklin enectady, NY 12305; (518) 370-0767.

Bidders will be issued a set of Bidding Documents on deposit of $50.00 by check drawn to the order of Griffith Dardanelli Architects, PC. Certification is not required. No cash will be accepted.

Bidding documents must be picked up, or if mailing is desired, the documents will be sent C.O.D. via UPS. To obtain a refund, bid documents must be returned to the office of the Architects at 670 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Deposits will be refundLEGALS ed as follows: NOTICE TO BIDDERS a. Prior to Bid Date: THE NORTH WARREN 1. $50 if initial plans (1 CENTRAL SCHOOL DIS- set per Bidder) are reTRICT Invites Sealed turned in good condiBids for Roofing Recon- tion, and returned seven struction.

(7) calendar days or Sealed Bids will be re- more prior to Bid Date. ceived by the North War- 2. $25 if: ren Central School Dis- a. plans are returned in trict, 6110 Route 8, good condition, and reChestertown, New York turned six (6) calendar 12817 until 2:00 PM lo- days or less prior to Bid cal time on April 2, Date.

2015, at which time and b. for each additional set place the Bids will be of plans (beyond one set publicly opened and per Bidder) returned in read aloud for the fol- good condition prior to lowing branches or sub- Bid Date. divisions of work: c. After Bid Date: ROOF WORK 1. $50 if a Prime ConAny proposal received tract Bid is received and after the time and date initial set of plans (1 set above stated will be re- per Bidder) is returned turned to the Bidder un- in good condition within opened.

30 days.

Each Bid must be made 2. $25 if: upon the prepared bid- a. no Prime Contract Bid ding sheets, in dupli- (including subcontraccate, furnished with the tors) is received and Contract Documents, plans are returned in and sealed within an good condition within opaque envelope. The 30 days.

Contract for which the b. for each additional set Bid is submitted, and the of plans (beyond 1 set name of the Bidder shall per Bidder) returned in be indicated on such en- good condition within velope.

30 days.

Drawings and Specifica- c. No refund if plans are tions, and other Contract not returned within 30 Documents may be ex- days of award or rejecamined and obtained on tion of Bids. or about February 27, With his proposal, and 2015 by contacting the attached thereto, each office of the Architects: Bidder shall furnish a Griffith Dardanelli Archi- Bidder's Bond of a retects, PC; sponsible surety compa670 Franklin Street; Sch- ny authorized to do enectady, NY 12305; business in the State of (518) 370-0767.

New York or a certified Bidders will be issued a check payable to the set of Bidding Docu- Owner in the amount of ments on deposit of 10% of the Bid. No Bid $50.00 by check drawn will be considered which to the order of Griffith is not accompanied by Dardanelli Architects, such Bond or certified PC. Certification is not check. required. No cash will For the convenience of be accepted. the Bidders, subcontracBidding documents tors, material and equipmust be picked up, or if ment dealers, drawings mailing is desired, the and specifications will documents will be sent be on file also at: C.O.D. via UPS. -Reed Construction To obtain a refund, bid Data; 30 Technology documents must be re- Parkway South; Suite turned to the office of 100; Norcross, GA the Architects at 670 30092 Franklin Street, Sch- -Eastern Contractor's enectady, NY 12305.

Association; 6 Airline Deposits will be refund- Drive; Albany, NY ed as follows: -FW Dodge Corporation a. Prior to Bid Date: (National 1. $50 if initial plans (1 Direct/Dataflow); 71 set per Bidder) are re- Fuller Road; Albany, NY turned in good condi- 12205 tion, and returned seven AJ-03/07/2015-1TC(7) calendar days or 74708 more prior to Bid Date.

2. $25 if: a. plans are returned in good condition, and returned six (6) calendar days or less prior to Bid Date. b. for each additional set of plans (beyond one set per Bidder) returned in good condition prior to Bid Date. c. After Bid Date: 1. $50 if a Prime Contract Bid is received and initial set of plans (1 set per Bidder) is returned in good condition within 30 days.

2. $25 if: a. no Prime Contract Bid (including subcontractors) is received and plans are returned in good condition within 30 days. b. for each additional set of plans (beyond 1 set per Bidder) returned in good condition within 30 days. c. No refund if plans are not returned within 30 days of award or rejection of Bids.

With his proposal, and attached thereto, each Bidder shall furnish a Bidder's Bond of a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of New York or a certified

With his proposal, and attached thereto, each Bidder shall furnish a Bidder's Bond of a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of New York or a certified check payable to the Owner in the amount of 10% of the Bid. No Bid will be considered which is not accompanied by such Bond or certified check.

For the convenience of the Bidders, subcontractors, material and equipment dealers, drawings and specifications will be on file also at: -Reed Construction Data; 30 Technology Parkway South; Suite 100; Norcross, GA 30092 -Eastern Contractor's Association; 6 Airline Drive; Albany, NY -FW Dodge Corporation (National Direct/Dataflow); 71 Fuller Road; Albany, NY 12205 AJ-03/07/2015-1TC74708 STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF WARREN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 20th day of February, 2015, the Board of Supervisors of Warren County adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2015 entitled A Local Law Superseding County Law Section 215 and Authorizing Private Sale, Without Bidding, Public Advertisement or Auction, of Certain County Owned Real Property in the Town of Queensbury and Determining the Real Property is Not Required for Public Use" and the following is a true copy thereof.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOAN SADY, CLERK COUNTY OF WARREN LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2015 A LOCAL LAW SUPERSEDING COUNTY LAW SECTION 215 AND AUTHORIZING PRIVATE SALE, WITHOUT BIDDING, PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT OR AUCTION, OF CERTAIN COUNTY OWNED REAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY AND DETERMINING THE REAL PROPERTY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Warren, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Legislation Intent and Purpose.

This Local Law allows the provisions of County Law Section 215 to be superseded to allow the sale of certain County owned real property located in the Town of Queensbury and more specifically described herein, by private sale.

The sale is for the Westmount Health Facility and associated lands consisting of 8.18 acres more or less.

SECTION 2. County Law Section 215 Amended and/or Superseded. The Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby states its intent, by this Local Law, to supersede County Law Section 215 (6) which provides that property no longer necessary for public use ... may be sold or leased only to the highest responsible bidder after public advertisement.

Warren County owns and operates the Westmount Health Facility.

This is considered a proprietary enterprise function of the County as compared to a governmental function. In considering a sale of the Westmount Health Facility, the Board of Supervisors identified certain objectives to be achieved. These objectives could not necessarily be realized if the provisions of County Law Section 215(6) were to be followed. Accordingly, the Board of Supervisors engaged in an open, competitive request for proposal process with all objectives included in the request for proposals. Through this process a successful proposer was identified, the objectives were achieved and contract documents were negoti-

THORIZING PRIVATE cess with all objectives SALE, WITHOUT BID- included in the request DING, PUBLIC ADVER- for proposals. Through TISEMENT OR AUC- this process a successTION, OF CERTAIN ful proposer was identiwww.adirondackjournal.com COUNTY OWNED REAL fied, the objectives were PROPERTY IN THE achieved and contract TOWN OF QUEENSBURY documents were negotiAND DETERMINING THE ated, approved and exeREAL PROPERTY IS cuted subject to the acNOT REQUIRED FOR ceptance of this Local Law. The total purchase PUBLIC USE BE IT ENACTED, by the price is Two Million Board of Supervisors of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars the County of Warren, ($2,300,000).

New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Legislation SECTION 3. Description of County owned real Intent and Purpose.

This Local Law allows property effected by Lothe provisions of County cal Law and determinaLaw Section 215 to be tion that said real propsuperseded to allow the erty not required for sale of certain County public use. This Local owned real property lo- Law concerns the sale of cated in the Town of the Westmount Health Queensbury and more Facility and associated specifically described lands consisting of 8.18 herein, by private sale. acres, more or less, lyThe sale is for the West- ing and existing adjacent to Gurney Lane in the mount Health Facility Town of Queensbury, and associated lands consisting of 8.18 acres and further described in the deeds to Warren more or less.

SECTION 2. County Law County recorded at Book 140 at Page 438 and Section 215 Amended Book 140 at Page 440, and/or Superseded. The Warren County Board of in the Book of Deeds.

The property bears tax Supervisors hereby states its intent, by this map parcel no. 288.-151. By Resolution No. Local Law, to supersede 638 of 2014 the Warren County Law Section 215 (6) which provides that County Board of Superproperty no longer nec- visors, in anticipation of essary for public use ... the conveyance of Westmount Health Facility may be sold or leased only to the highest re- and associated 8.18 sponsible bidder after acres, more or less, and public advertisement. contingent upon the adoption of this Local Warren County owns and operates the West- Law determined that the mount Health Facility. Westmount Health FacilThis is considered a pro- ity and the associated prietary enterprise func- 8.18 acres, more or less, serves no County purtion of the County as compared to a govern- pose. The determination mental function. In con- by the Board of Supervisors that the Westmount sidering a sale of the Westmount Health Facil- Health Facility and the associated 8.18 acres, ity, the Board of Supermore or less, serves no visors identified certain objectives to be County purpose is hereachieved. These objec- by confirmed. Notwithtives could not neces- standing the foregoing, necessary easements for sarily be realized if the the benefit of the County provisions of County Law Section 215(6) over and upon the propwere to be followed. Ac- erty have been reserved. cordingly, the Board of SECTION 4. AuthorizaSupervisors engaged in tion to Sell Certain an open, competitive re- County Property in the quest for proposal pro- Town of Queensbury.

Warren County, acting cess with all objectives included in the request through the Warren County Board of Superfor proposals. Through this process a success- visors is hereby authoful proposer was identi- rized and empowered to, fied, the objectives were sell the Westmount achieved and contract Health Facility and assodocuments were negoti- ciated 8.18 acres, more ated, approved and exe- or less, for the total purcuted subject to the ac- chase price of Two Million Three Hundred ceptance of this Local Thousand Dollars Law. The total purchase ($2,300,000) by private price is Two Million Three Hundred Thou- sale and without bidsand Dollars ding, public advertisement or auction and ($2,300,000). pursuant to the contract SECTION 3. Description of County owned real documents entered into property effected by Lo- for such purpose. Cencal Law and determina- ters for Specialty Care tion that said real prop- Group, the successful erty not required for proposer formed and incorporated Warren Oppublic use. This Local Law concerns the sale of erations Associates, LLC and Warren Land Assothe Westmount Health ciates, LLC for the purFacility and associated pose of completing the lands consisting of 8.18 acres, more or less, ly- transaction the coning and existing adjacent veyance of the Westto Gurney Lane in the mount Health Facility Town of Queensbury, will be to Warren Operaand further described in tions, LLC and the conthe deeds to Warren veyance of the 8.18 County recorded at Book acres, more or less will 140 at Page 438 and be to Warren Land AssoBook 140 at Page 440, ciates, LLC. Therefore, in the Book of Deeds. Warren County, acting The property bears tax through the Warren map parcel no. 288.-1- County Board of Super51. By Resolution No. visors, is hereby autho638 of 2014 the Warren rized and empowered to County Board of Super- sell the Westmount visors, in anticipation of Health Facility and assothe conveyance of West- ciated 8.18 acres, more mount Health Facility or less, for a total sales and associated 8.18 price of Two Million acres, more or less, and Three Hundred Thoucontingent upon the sand Dollars adoption of this Local ($2,300,000) to Warren Law determined that the Operations Associates, Westmount Health Facil- LLC and Warren Land ity and the associated Associates, LLC as de8.18 acres, more or less, tailed above and purserves no County pur- suant to the executed pose. The determination contract documents. by the Board of Supervi- SECTION 5. Local Law sors that the Westmount Subject to Referendum Health Facility and the of Petition. This Local associated 8.18 acres, Law shall not take effect more or less, serves no until at least forty-five County purpose is here- (45) days after its adopby confirmed. Notwith- tion or until approved by standing the foregoing, the affirmative vote of a necessary easements for majority of the qualified the benefit of the County electors of Warren over and upon the prop- County voting on a erty have been reserved. proposition for its apSECTION 4. Authoriza- proval if, within fortyfive (45) days after tion to Sell Certain County Property in the adopting, there shall be Town of Queensbury. filed with the Clerk, a petition protesting against Warren County, acting such Local Law, signed through the Warren County Board of Super- and authenticated as revisors is hereby autho- quired by the Municipal rized and empowered to, Home Rule Law of the State of New York. The sell the Westmount Health Facility and asso- Clerk shall publish this ciated 8.18 acres, more Local Law and take such

Warren County, acting tition protesting against SUPPLIES through the Warren WC 24-15 - COLD INsuch Local Law, signed County Board of Super- and authenticated as re- PLACE PAVEMENT REvisors is hereby autho- quired by the Municipal CYCLING (HAMMERrized and empowered to, Home Rule Law of the MILL METHOD) Published Publications, Inc. sell the Westmount You may obtain these State of New York.

The by Denton Health Facility and asso- Clerk shall publish this Specifications either onciated 8.18 acres, more PROPERTY line or through the PurLocal Law and take such COMMERCIAL or less, for the total pur- further action as may be chasing Office. If you RENTALS chase price of Two Milrequired by the Munici- have any interest in lion Three Hundred pal Home Rule Law con- these Specifications onroom Thousand Commercial Dollars space....2 line, please follow the incerning this Local Law. firstby floor office space located6. in Severabili- structions to register on ($2,300,000) private SECTION sale and downtown without bid-Ticonderoga. ty. If any Off clause, sen- the Empire State Bid Donʼt throw it away those unwanted items. streetadvertiseparking. $375 per paragraph, month. ding, public System website, either tence, subdiPromote them in the “For Sale” section in the electricity ment or Includes auction heat and and for free paid vision, section or part of Classifieds.

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Highway shall not affect, impair you must visit the site pose of completing the 518-964-1377 149. Asking $60K. up until the response transaction the con- or invalidate the remaindeadline for any addenveyance of the West- der thereof, but shall be da. All further informaconfined in its operation mount Health Facility will be to Warren Opera- to the clause, sentence, tion pertaining to this tions, LLC and the con- paragraph, subdivision, bid will be available on section or part of this this site. Bids which are veyance of the 8.18 acres, more or less will Local Law or in its appli- not directly obtained be to Warren Land Asso- cation to the person, in- from either source will ciates, LLC. Therefore, dividual, corporation, be refused.

Warren County, acting firm, partnership entity Bids may be delivered to through the Warren or circumstance directly the undersigned at the County Board of Super- involved in the contro- Warren County Human visors, is hereby autho- versy in which order or Services Building, Warrized and empowered to judgment shall be ren- ren County Purchasing sell the Westmount Department, 3rd Floor, dered.

Health Facility and asso- SECTION 7.

Effective 1340 State Route 9, ciated 8.18 acres, more Date. Subject to and Lake George, New York or less, for a total sales upon satisfaction of the between the hours of price of Two Million requirements of SEC- 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Three Hundred Thou- TION 5 hereof, this Local Bids will be received up sand Dollars Law shall take effect until Thursday, March ($2,300,000) to Warren upon filing in the Office 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Operations Associates, of the Secretary of State. which time they will be LLC and Warren Land NE/AJ-02/28publicly opened and Associates, LLC as de- 03/07/2015-2TC-74265 read. All bids must be tailed above and pursubmitted on proper bid suant to the executed proposal forms.

Any NOTICE TO BIDDERS contract documents. changes to the original SECTION 5. Local Law The undersigned shall bid documents are receive sealed bids for grounds for immediate Subject to Referendum of Petition. This Local sale and delivery to the disqualification.

County of Warren as fol- Late bids by mail, couriLaw shall not take effect lows: until at least forty-five er or in person will be (45) days after its adop- WC 13-15 - PURCHASE refused. Warren County OF ONE (1) 2014 OR will not accept any bid tion or until approved by the affirmative vote of a NEWER LARGE SEDAN or proposal which is not FOR THE WARREN delivered to Purchasing majority of the qualified electors of Warren COUNTY DISTRICT AT- by the time indicated on County voting on a TORNEYS OFFICE AND the time stamp in the proposition for its ap- ONE (1) 2014 OR NEW- Purchasing Department proval if, within forty- ER TWELVE (12) PAS- Office. five (45) days after SENGER VAN/BUS FOR The right is reserved to THE VETERANS SER- reject any or all bids. adopting, there shall be filed with the Clerk, a pe- VICE DEPARTMENT Julie A. Butler, Purchastition protesting against WC 23-15 - JANITORIAL ing Agent SUPPLIES such Local Law, signed Warren County Human and authenticated as re- WC 24-15 - COLD IN- Services Building PLACE PAVEMENT RE- Tel. (518) 761-6538 quired by the Municipal CYCLING (HAMMER- NE/AJ-03/07/2015-1TCHome Rule Law of the MILL METHOD) State of New York. The 74918 Clerk shall publish this You may obtain these Specifications either onLocal Law and take such line or through the Purfurther action as may be required by the Munici- chasing Office. If you pal Home Rule Law con- have any interest in these Specifications oncerning this Local Law. TO MAKE SECTION 6. Severabili- line, please follow the inty. If any clause, sen- structions to register on tence, paragraph, subdi- the Empire State Bid System website, either vision, section or part of this Local Law or the ap- for free or paid subscription. Go to http://warplication thereof to any and person, individual, cor- rencountyny.gov Place a poration, firm, partner- choose BIDS AND PROclassified ship, entity or circum- POSALS to access the ad!

Empire State Bid System stance shall be adjudged It’s easy and by any court of compe- OR go directly to will make tent jurisdiction to be in- http://www.EmpireStateyou money! valid or unconstitutional, BidSystem.com. If you choose a free subscripsuch order or judgment shall not affect, impair tion, please note that or invalidate the remain- you must visit the site up until the response der thereof, but shall be deadline for any addenconfined in its operation da. All further informato the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, tion pertaining to this section or part of this bid will be available on Local Law or in its appli- this site. Bids which are cation to the person, in- not directly obtained dividual, corporation, from either source will be refused. firm, partnership entity Bids may be delivered to or circumstance directly involved in the contro- the undersigned at the versy in which order or Warren County Human judgment shall be ren- Services Building, Warren County Purchasing dered.

Department, 3rd Floor, SECTION 7.

Effective 1340 State Route 9, Date. Subject to and upon satisfaction of the Lake George, New York requirements of SEC- between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

TION 5 hereof, this Local Law shall take effect Bids will be received up until Thursday, March upon filing in the Office 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at of the Secretary of State. which time they will be NE/AJ-02/28publicly opened and 03/07/2015-2TC-74265 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-03/07/2015-1TC74918

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