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Congrats, 2016 school graduates!

Peru, Beekmantown and Seton Catholic celebrate

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County needs Our nation’s forward thinking independence Frontier Town back in spotlight

Plattsburgh readies for the big day

Out with the old, in with the new Plattsburgh High School graduates look forward to new routines, goals

By Teah Dowling

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PLATTSBURGH — Last week’s commencement ceremony marked the end of a day-to-day routine for the Plattsburgh High School class of 2016.

For the first time, the students spent their Saturday morning at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House preparing for a new experience: high school graduation.

The young men and women all dressed in black gowns.

Some took the time to be different and decorate their caps with glitter, pictures and text, including Peter Pan’s slogan,

“Never grow up.”

Deep breaths and quivering hands marked the beginning of commencement.

PHS officials, wearing traditional orange flowers, led the way as a faculty member help guide the graduates to their seats.

Students, faculty and loved ones remained standing as graduates Angelica Sanchez and Claire Deshaies sang the National Anthem.

Once the crowd took their seats, the commencement ceremony started and officially ended the graduates day-to-day routines as high school students.

Schedules have remained relatively the same over the past several years for the 120 graduates. >> See PLATTSBURGH GRADUATION | pg. 15

TearsÊa long theÊ Saranac

Lawliss announces candidacy for NYS Supreme Court

Class of 2016 filled with different emotions during commencement

SARANAC — For the 100 Saranac Central School seniors who graduated last weekend, the ceremony elicted a broad range of emotions.

For some, the two-file stride to their seats at the SUNY Plattsburgh Fieldhouse Teah became overwhelming as they fought back Dowling tears.

Writer Some calmed down as they reached the red and white decorated stage.

Superintendent Jonathan Parks greeted the crowd and the class of 2016 and wished each student the best of luck.

“Your journey will go on after today,” he said. “I sincerely hope we served you well and have provided all you need to strive in the future.”

Salutatorian Lydia Miner gave her fellow classmates what seemed like a never ending stream of advice for her fellow grads, from learning how to fix a toilet to being crazy by going skydiving.

Over half of the graduates plan on taking the same path as Miner, who plans on attending SUNY Plattsburgh, while others intend on entering the armed forces or the workforce. >>See SARANAC GRADUATION | pg. 14

Valedictorian Lee Cyphers posed with Plattsburgh Central School Superintendent James Short and Board of Education President Leisa Boise.

She earned a Advanced Regents Diploma with honors and is a member of the National Honor Society. She plans on attending The Julliard School.

Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss to seek seat being vacated by John Lahtinen

By Teah Dowling

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Valedictorian Sarah Wright (left) and Salutatorian Lydia Miner (right) entered in the Saranac commencement ceremony arm-in-arm Friday, June 24. Miner, who’s a member of the SACHEM Chapter of the National Honor Society, will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh. Wright plans on attending SUNY Plattsburgh for human development and family relations.

Photos by Teah Dowling

PLATTSBURGH — Clinton County Family Court Judge Timothy Lawliss is running for New York State Supreme Court Justice, Fourth Judicial District.

Lawliss announced his candidacy Friday at the Clinton County Government Center.

“I want to continue doing what’s right,” Lawliss said at a press conference, surrounded by supporters. “I want to be part of this process.”

Justice John Lahtinen of Plattsburgh has reached the mandatory retirement age and will retire at the end of this year.

The candidate received the Republican endorsement of the 11 counties that constitute the sprawling the district.

The candidate has not yet been interviewed by the Independent Judicial Election Qualifications Committee, a widelyused metric in state supreme court cases.

The candidate’s wife, Kathy, said he will be interviewed >> See Timothy Lawliss | pg. 13

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Congrats, Beekmantown Central class of 2016 Achievements, political climate cited at commencement

By Pete DeMola

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WEST CHAZY — The journey ended last week for 127 Beekmantown Central students.

Lindsey Gonyea, one of three student speakers, lauded her classmates for their high level of achievements, both in and out of the classroom.

Bryce Lee recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor a scout can achieve, with only five percent of scouts achieving that honor nationwide.

Elisabeth Plympton, athlete extraordinaire and Gonyea’s best pal, reached a number of milestones: fifth-fastest woman in the state for the 55-meter dash, eighth for the 100-meter dash, and sixth in the long jump.

And Joseph Judge, who landed top honors at 2016 Champlain Valley Regional Science Fair by creating a weather station powered entirely through solar energy, which can collect photographs and statistical data, which Judge has incorporated into an app.

But now it’s time to look toward future accomplishments, Gonyea said.

“Don’t settle for mediocrity,” she said. “Challenge yourself and see how far you can push yourself to achieve greatness.”

Whether it be an executive chef, CEO, military general or even president of the United States, the possibilities are endless.

“We can be whomever we want to be and do whatever we want to do,” Gonyea said. “It is our time to show the world what we’re made and where we come from.”

Cory Couture struck a political tone with his speech, referring to some of the country’s most challenging crises, including the stock market crash, and the role institutions played in sowing the seeds for disaster.

Taking light of today’s occurrences with the current presidential election, Couture set his sights on a candidate who has promised to “make America great again.”

The USA has never not been great, Couture said.

Although the country has its problems, he said, nothing can’t be solved with the power of a strong voice.

That could start with Beekmantown Central’s class of 2016.

“We are taking the first of many steps to write our own history unlike any other,” he said. “It’s our time to break the cycle set for us by our predecessors.

“Today is the beginning of a new conquest, and if the last four years has been an indication of what the future will be like, I know we will be successful.”

Seventy of the 127 graduates opted to receive their diploma from someone other than the principal — including 34 employees — making for some interesting choreography.

Lee also delivered comments at the ceremony.

Lindsey Gonyea, one of the three student speakers, hugged a fellow classmate at the Beekmantown Central commencement ceremony Friday, June 24.

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12 graduate from CVPH School of Radiologic Technology In celebration of 50th graduation radiologists to match donations to school PLATTSBURGH — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) School of Radiologic Technology will award diplomas to 12 students at its 50th Commencement Exercises Thursday, June 30. The graduation ceremony will be held on the hospital’s front lawn.

Graduating are Hannah Baer of Jay; Kaitlyn Carter of Champlain, Christine Darrah of AuSable Forks; Ashlyn Foster of Heuvelton; Katelin Monty and Rachael LaMoy both of Peru; Taylor Lincoln of Upper Jay; Whitney Mesec of Altona;

Marissa Thompson of Ticonderoga and Jenalee Jabaut, Deanna LaBarge and Nicholas St. Clair, all of Plattsburgh.

Since 1965, the CVPH School of Radiologic Technology has trained radiographers in delivering exceptional patient care. In addition to being prepared for a rewarding health care career, graduates also earn an associates’ degree from Empire State College in math, science, and technology.

In celebration of the anniversary, Radiology Associates of Plattsburgh is matching any donation made to the school dollar for dollar up to a total of $10,000. Donations to the school can be made to the Foundation of CVPH at UVMHealth. org/CVPH/Foundation or by calling The Foundation at 5627169. Checks can be mailed to The Foundation of CVPH, 75

Beekman St., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Donations will support academic scholarships to the school and equipment for the classroom.

The CVPH School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and approved by the New York State Department of Health to train radiographers eligible for a New York State license. It has been recognized for its excellent pass rate received on the examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. For more information, call the school at 562-7510 or go online to UVMHealth.org/CVPH.

and 3.749.

Altona — Brandon Honan and Clinton Harrell Cadyville — Kristie Andre, Michelle Devan and Chad Moulton Champlain — Dylan Gladd, Amanda Paige Landon Gosselin and Corrin Paul Chazy — Dylan Garrow and Tracy Wells Dannemora — Ashley K. O’Neill Ellenburg Center — Meg Atkinson and Deborah Rodriguez Ellenburg Depot — Christopher Paiser, Jaylee Danforth and Dakota Martin Mooers — Tiana Mangine and Brent Stein Morrisonville — Mason Martin and Dennon Walantus Peru — Daniel Breloff, Lance Eaton, William Gregory, Ryan Munn, Kristy Poissant, Christina Recore, Otis Edwards, Alesha McElwey and Jennifer Scottodicarlo Plattsburgh — Rabbi Djomnang Pedie, Nichole Dominy, Dakota Blake, Eric Buckpitt, Lindsey Bushey, Lauren Carey, Romy Cassidy, Rory Creedon-Carey, Surinderpal Gill, Chris-

tien Gilman, Angela Crossley, Valerie Daigneault, Katherine Greeno, Garrett Frady, Amy Duprey, Joshua Ferris, Caroline Hodgin, Alexis Kelley, Sharron Kilburn, Adrienne Labombard, Lindsey LaMarche, Sandra LaPierre, Shanelle Lashway, Emily Lawliss, Hannah Leclair, Saraya Lehman, Gregory Manney, Kelsey Matott, Nikolai May, Matthew McGarr, Daniel Mihal, Teresa Minardi, Gabrielle Orlando, Eli Polttila, Nicole Pond, Kiley Regan, Richard Sardo, Christina Savage, Alexander Stein, Brooke Stevens, Stacie Thompson, Brandon Bouchard, Amber Brody, Jessie Cantrell, Janet Cintron, Mary Coleman, Paula DeAngelo, Patrick Garsow, Jessica Hamilton, Belinda Knef, Lisa Mannino, Michelle Moore, Tristan Norton, Ryan Powers and Jennifer Trombley Rouses Point — Amber Collins, Emily Collins-Durham, Scott Downey, Cheyenne Dubray and Emily Farr Saranac — Miya Myers, Trent Bryant, Mary Waldron and Kayla Wood Schuyler Falls — Angelica Castro and Alexis Beyer West Chazy — Breana Kelley, Erin Flett, Julia Consoli, Amanda Ducharme and Brianna Sterling

COLLEGE NEWS

Bismarck College recognizes Matthew Caitlin BISMARCK, ND — Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and students at the 47th annual spring recognition ceremony Wednesday, April 20 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the National Energy Center of Excellence. Matthew Catlin of Morrisonville was recognized and nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Students nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and completed 15 semester hours of associate degree work in residence at BSC. They received a certificate and a paid induction fee into this international, two-year college honor society.

CCC adds to Dean’s List PLATTSBURGH — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at Clinton Community College.

Each student achieved a grade point average between 3.25

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Novel details how Civil War collided with Adirondack communities Based on true events, Glenn Pearsall’s “Leaves Torn Asunder” will see a launch party July 9 in North Creek

By Pete DeMola

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NORTH CREEK — Glenn Pearsall has been interested in local history since he was a teenager.

Stumbling across old foundations in the woods would kick up all sorts of questions: Who lived there? What were their lives like?

Pearsall, gripped by these questions, turned to writing as an outlet for this unfettered curiosity.

“There are a lot of compelling stories that needed to be shared,” said Pearsall, who has just completed his third book, “Leaves Torn Asunder: A Novel of the Adirondacks and the American Civil War.” The novel marks Pearsall’s first entry into the field of historical non-fiction.

Not much light has been shed on New York’s role in the Civil War, said Pearsall, much less the Adirondacks.

But the Empire State played a pivotal role in the conflict that cleaved the young nation in two. As the most populous Union state, New Yorkers bought the most war bonds and provided the most soldiers.

The state was also home to a sizable peace movement, alongside other key figures.

“Most people don’t understand or appreciate that,” Pearsall.

“I’m trying to fill part of that void.”

“Leaves” is the story of conflict seen through the fictional settlement of Nobles Corners, based loosely on Johnsburg, and of the man who helped bring the war to its doorstep through his activism.

As the debate on the legality of slavery began to reach a boiling point in the 1850s, local churches were hesitant to take a strong anti-slavery position, Pearsall said, because they didn’t want to upset their southern counterparts.

Enter Wesley Somerville, an outspoken abolitionist.

Paired with an itinerant preacher, Somerville was a leading voice for abolition in this hardscrabble stretch of the coun-

try, where folks eked out a meager living through sustenance farming and took pleasure in the simpler things, like church socials and apple pies.

But by the time the war reached this remote swath of the state, Somerville was too old to serve his country.

His character, said Pearsall, reflects the “sorrow in creating a war he couldn’t fight in.”

Once the broader events of the war are placed into motion, “Leaves” traces how the conflict affected the small community, weaving a narrative that flits between Nobles Corners and the battlefields of Virginia.

Following the Battle of Fort Sumter in April 1861, visits from a Union Army recruiter heralded excitement for the young men in the settlement, who thought the war would be a grand adventure that would be over within months.

None had never been more than 15 miles from home. Few had given much thought about slavery. And most, if not all of them, had ever seen a black person until they marched south to head off the Confederate Army.

In fact, the newly-minted 22nd New York Volunteer Infantry were so green, they were astonished to learn of the existence of tides when arriving at New York Harbor.

Each of the main characters were based on actual people who lived in Johnsburg in the mid-1800s.

Pearsall brought them to life. Their mannerisms, thought processes and speaking evolved as the author dived into research materials, including diaries, letters, enlistment, cemetery and genealogical records.

“What impressed me the most was the strength not only of the men fighting for their lives on the battlefield, but also the courage and sacrifice of the wives and parents left back home on their hardscrabble Adirondack farms,” Pearsall said.

The author also conducted extensive research on the historical benchmarks that frame the novel, including the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and John Brown’s Raid in Kansas.

In fact, Pearsall, who runs a wealth management fund in Glens Falls as his day job, conducted two years of research before he even started to write.

“It simmered below my subconscious for probably three years,” he said. “One day, I got up and started writing — I wrote it in 10 weeks. All of a sudden a lightbulb came on, and I couldn’t write it down fast enough.”

The book will officially be released with a launch party at

Based on true events, Glenn Pearsall’s new book, “Leaves Torn Asunder: A Novel of the Adirondacks and the American Civil War,” chronicles the turmoil of the American Civil War in a small Adirondack town.

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the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek on July 9. The program will feature a panel discussion between Pearsall and Paul Larson, a producer at Mountain Lake PBS. Online sales have been promising so far, Pearsall said, and the novel has already received high praise from at least one reviewer — Pearsall’s high school English teacher, who he hasn’t seen since 1967.

“It has been said that truth is often stranger than fiction,” Pearsall said. “I also think truth often also makes a better story.”

“Leaves Torn Asunder: A Novel of the Adirondacks and the American Civil War” (Pyramid Publishing, Utica) will be officially released at a special event at the Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek on July 9 at 7 p.m.

ON CAMPUS

Matthew Caitlin recognized BISMARCK, ND — Bismarck State College celebrated its scholars and students at the 47th annual spring recognition ceremony Wednesday, April 20 in the Bavendick Stateroom of the National Energy Center of Excellence. Matthew Catlin of Morrisonville was recognized and nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Students nominated for Phi Theta Kappa membership maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better and completed 15 semester hours of associate degree work in residence at BSC. They received a certificate and a paid induction fee into this international, two-year college honor society.

CCC adds to Dean’s List PLATTSBURGH — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at Clinton Community College.

Each student achieved a grade point average between 3.25

and 3.749.

Altona — Brandon Honan and Clinton Harrell Cadyville — Kristie Andre, Michelle Devan and Chad Moulton Morrisonville — Mason Martin and Dennon Walantus Peru — Daniel Breloff, Lance Eaton, William Gregory, Ryan Munn, Kristy Poissant, Christina Recore, Otis Edwards, Alesha McElwey and Jennifer Scottodicarlo Plattsburgh — Rabbi Djomnang Pedie, Nichole Dominy, Dakota Blake, Eric Buckpitt, Lindsey Bushey, Lauren Carey, Romy Cassidy, Rory Creedon-Carey, Surinderpal Gill, Christien Gilman, Angela Crossley, Valerie Daigneault, Katherine Greeno, Garrett Frady, Amy Duprey, Joshua Ferris, Caroline Hodgin, Alexis Kelley, Sharron Kilburn, Adrienne Labombard, Lindsey LaMarche, Sandra LaPierre, Shanelle Lashway, Emily Lawliss, Hannah Leclair, Saraya Lehman, Gregory Manney, Kelsey Matott, Nikolai May, Matthew McGarr, Daniel Mihal, Teresa Minardi, Gabrielle Orlando, Eli Polttila, Nicole Pond, Kiley Regan, Richard

Sardo, Christina Savage, Alexander Stein, Brooke Stevens, Stacie Thompson, Brandon Bouchard, Amber Brody, Jessie Cantrell, Janet Cintron, Mary Coleman, Paula DeAngelo, Patrick Garsow, Jessica Hamilton, Belinda Knef, Lisa Mannino, Michelle Moore, Tristan Norton, Ryan Powers and Jennifer Trombley Saranac — Miya Myers, Trent Bryant, Mary Waldron and Kayla Wood Schuyler Falls — Angelica Castro and Alexis Beyer West Chazy — Breana Kelley, Erin Flett, Julia Consoli, Amanda Ducharme and Brianna Sterling

Alfred State awards degrees ALFRED — Alfred State. Associate and baccalaureate degrees were awarded to Duncan Rochester, of ChamplainSurveying and Geomatics Eng Tech Bachelor of Science; Albert Stickle of Morrisonville-Architectural Technology Bachelor of Science; Kevin Cangro, of Peru-Heavy Equipment Operations Associate in Occupational Studies.

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Saranac Green Market opens Sunday Producer-only market promises “steak and potatoes” experience

By Pete DeMola

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SARANAC — School’s out, farmers are in.

The Saranac Green Market opens for the season Sunday on the wide stretch of green space on Route 3 between Picketts Corners Road, McCutcheon Lane and Chazy Lake Road.

The market is producer-only. All items are produced by locals, making it unique for the region, said Joe Orefice, market manager.

The event, now in its third year, is also unique because it blends old-school farmers — folks like Buck Terry, a long-time potato grower who uses traditional horse-drawn equipment — with local start-ups like Oregano Flats and Windy Hill, both new additions to the local farming scene.

Christyn and Rick Denial originally conceptualized Windy Hill Farm as a way to provide their young family with wholesome food, including seasonal vegetables, chicken and pork.

They joined the market after being encouraged to do so by their pals in the farming community.

“We’re excited, and hopefully it will bring some variety to the market,” Christyn said.

Not many markets offer free-range meat.

Windy Hill’s chicken and pork are pastureraised. Eating grass and grain gives the meat a more tender and moist flavor, said Christyn, that is incomparable to their factory farmraised counterparts.

Feeding time at Windy Hill Farm in Saranac.

Their birds are butchered after 11 weeks, compared to six for those raised in confinement.

Windy Hill will butcher their chickens on July 6. Frozen whole and half birds will be available at the market beginning on July 10.

The farm is also taking pre-orders for pork from their Large Black and Old Spot pigs, which are scheduled to be slaughtered in December.

Those breeds forage well, Christyn said.

The resulting meat, which is hormonefree, has more Omega-3 fatty acid, enriching the taste. People tend to shy away from fat in meat, Christyn said, but it can be actually be healthy. Carbs are the real culprit, she said.

Windy Hill aims to design a cut sheet for customers to fill out before the animal is processed.

Cuts from a half-pig, which tips the scale at about 70 pounds, include sausage, bacon, roasts, tenderloin, ham, pork chops and steaks.

“We just wanted to share the extra with the community, so we’re excited,” Christyn said.

Other vendors include Woven Meadows, Harrington’s Gardens, Deer Meadow Farm, Stonehouse Farm, Hid-In-Pines Vineyard, Northern View Gifts, Trombley’s Custom Woodworking and Orefice’s own North Branch Farm.

Agriculture is flourishing in the North Country and Clinton County is no exception.

Orefice counted six new farms in Saranac alone in just the past decade. Even the small hamlet of River View has seen three new maple syrup producers pop up during that same time period.

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The farmer, who will be offering hothousegrown tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and beef, said the market provides something for everyone.

“A lot of folks in Saranac know what they like and they’re going for,” Orefice said. “If you like steak and potatoes, we have steak and potatoes.”

The Saranac Green Market opens for the season on Sunday, July 3 at 10 a.m. at the large lawn along Route 3 between Picketts Corners Road, McCutcheon Lane, and Chazy Lake Road.

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ver the last few years as our nation celebrates its independence in July, we’ve joined with other free community newspaper publishing companies to celebrate the services provided to over 50 million homes around the country.

A recently published article in Editor and Publisher titled “Despite ‘Doom and Gloom’ Community Newspapers are Growing Stronger” shows that small, community newspapers across the country are not just surviving, but — in many cases — actually thriving. The article notes that many of them have managed to dodge the layoffs, furloughs and downsizing that larger papers have had to face.

Chip Hutcheson, president of the National Newspaper Association, which represents more than 2,100 community newspaper companies throughout the country, said: “You don’t hear about community papers going out of business. At a recent press association meeting, I met several people who say they started a (small) paper two or three years ago.”

Don’t be fooled by the misnomer that “free” means “cheap” or “throw away” nor that “community” isn’t the single most important focus of the product. Our business model is based on two simple facts: 1) A quality newspaper can be published and distributed in mass without charging the recipient and 2) The paper reaches so many local people that it becomes a useful tool for local businesses to distribute their advertising message.

Sadly too many newspaper have adopted the wrong approach in meeting the needs of their market primarily due to their corporate structure, gone awry after a buying frenzy, in the later part of the last century.

Kevin Slimp, a renown newspaper consultant, recently put it this way: “Borrowing an old line from Ford, ‘Quality really is job one.’ Reduce quality, and the result is fewer readers. Reduce readers, and the result is fewer advertisers.

Reduce advertisers, and the result is fewer pages. Reduce pages, and the result is even fewer readers. It’s a never-ending cycle.”

Simply put community newspapers are alive and well.

We are relevant and vital to the communities we serve. Our future success is directly linking to the communities we serve by providing the stories about our people, our communities, and our local businesses. Ultimately, we do not intend to abandon them, and we don’t believe our readers will abandon us.

On behalf of the staff and our family, I want to thank you for the faith you’ve placed in us and for your continued encouragement as we continue to grow stronger.

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County taxpayers deserve forwardlooking leadership on Frontier Town

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he Essex County Board of Supervisors have ended the most recent round of discussions on Frontier Town by declining to authorize a study of the buildings that once constituted the former theme park.

Obtaining a full understanding of these structures, said county officials, would have aided them in deciding how to move forward on the problematic parcels, particularly if they were found to contain asbestos, which can be costly to remediate.

But lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to defeat the proposal on Monday, citing unknown costs.

Without a single trace of irony, supervisors then casually discussed the idea of putting the property back on the auction block.

Then they recessed without making a decision.

Total meeting time: Less than 30 minutes.

To what do we attribute this unwillingness to solve pressing governmental affairs?

Is it extreme amnesia? Maybe it’s the hot weather. Or perhaps this decision is a combination of the two, resulting in a total mindmelt.

Either way, the county supervisors who voted against the measure should be embarrassed at their lack of institutional memory.

Punting the parcel to the auction block is exactly what lawmakers did in 2014, resulting in a dispute with a private businessman that blossomed into a full-fledged lawsuit, a permissive referendum in North Hudson and countless hours of debate that ultimately led nowhere.

And yet here we are, casually talking about another tax auction.

It’s tough to calculate how much this indecision has cost county taxpayers.

But we do know back taxes have continued to accrue on the property.

In just two years, the tax bill has risen 20 percent to $174,300.

That equates to about $37 per day.

There appears to be no end in sight.

Earlier this year, our editorial board said the county should simply give the property to the Open Space Institute for inclusion in a planned state Department of Conservation trail network across the central Adirondacks.

That may still be an option. But if lawmakers have a broader plan, they’re not showing their hand, instead opting to engage in a series of secretive discussions behind closed doors.

While we still think pumping taxpayer dollars into the facility is a fool’s errand, lawmakers owe it to themselves to finish what they started — and that includes authorizing the funds to conduct a full structural review of all buildings and remediating as necessary.

Dropping the ball like this is irresponsible, and even more insidious considering lawmakers haven’t announced an alternative plan.

Let’s face it: No one is going to purchase the 89-acre parcel in its current state. But if the county is planning on going down the auction route yet again — which boggles rational thought — a modest investment into sprucing up the property may prove to be a wise investment.

We also floated the idea of relocating a hunting lodge once used by Finch Pruyn timber executives from the Boreas Ponds shoreline to a section of the countyowned property.

Obviously that’s not going to happen. But it doesn’t mean that the idea of a visitors center doesn’t have legs.

The Essex County Board of Supervisors should at least consider applying for grants and building a visitors center of their own, much like Newcomb is in the process of doing.

Think about it.

The center could also be used as a staging area for a proposed trail network.

Imagine what snowmobiling would do to give local businesses a shot in the arm, especially once a land use plan is officially designated for the Boreas Pond Tract.

Such a place could also serve as a satellite office for organizations like Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, who could use the space to promote the county’s tourism assets, pushing commuters on the Adirondack Northway inland to visit farms, brewpubs, art galleries and other attractions in the county.

But instead, the Essex County Board of Supervisors has chosen to do nothing.

Lawmakers need to zoom out from their little towns and start looking at Frontier Town as a county-wide asset and an opportunity for growth.

That’s the type of forward-thinking county taxpayers deserve.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Keith Lobdell and Pete DeMola. We want to hear from you.

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ThanksÊ forÊ supportingÊ Kiwanis To the Editor: The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club wants to thank the nearly 100 customers who came to the Kiwanis Breakfast Sunday, June 5, at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Hall.

This annual breakfast raises money for community charities. This year, the money benefited the Elizabethtown Community Food Shelf: $550 dollars was delivered to Marilyn Jordan, shelf director.

The Kiwanis also want to thank Father Flynn for the use of the Parish Hall and the many volunteers that made this event a success. Our chief cook, Tracy Spooner, flipped all the pancakes and prepared the delicious food that was served. Claude Turner provided his locally produced maple syrup, and Kiwanis Club members served, cleaned up and washed all the dishes.

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Kiwanians George Briggs and Jim Monty served at the annual Kiwanis Breakfast Sunday, June 5.

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GUEST VIEWPOINT

Swiss voters reject economic stupidity Jacob G. Hornberger> President of The Future of

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ive Swiss voters credit — well, at least 77 percent of them. In a recent national referendum, they overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that would have guaranteed each Swiss adult a monthly payment of $2,560 from the Swiss government. Just think: the payment was going to be free, just like Social Security, Medicaid, farm subsidies, food stamps, and education grants are free here in the United States.

Why do I say those Swiss voters are smart? After all, what’s smart about rejecting free money, right?

They’re smart because they understand that the generous monthly payment wasn’t going to be free at all. In order to make the payments, the government would have to first collect the money from the Swiss citizenry through taxes.

So let’s see: Under the plan a Swiss citizen would receive $2,560 in free money, but first he would have to pay $2,560 in monthly taxes so that the Swiss government would have the money to send him the $2,560. In actuality, he’d probably have to pay around $3,000 per month in taxes, because the government would have to pay salaries to government bureaucrats and incur other expenses for performing that service.

Do you see why I say that those 77 percent of Swiss voters are smart?

Of course, an American statist might come back and say, “Jacob, it didn’t have to be that way. The Swiss government could have taken all the money from the rich so that the money really would be free for most of the people receiving it.”

In fact, voters were not told how the government would be collecting the money to fund the generous monthly dole.

Maybe that didn’t matter to the Swiss.

Maybe the voters recognized the fundamental wrongfulness of using the government to take money from those to whom it belongs in order to give

it to people to whom it does not belong.

Maybe they realized that the more income and savings that are confiscated from the rich, the less capital there is coming into existence, which is one of the keys to a prosperous society and rising standards of living for everyone.

Maybe they felt like Curdin Pirovino, a Swiss industrial designer, who was quoted in a New York Times article on the vote entitled “Guaranteed Income for All? Switzerland’s Voters Say No Thanks”: “You cannot give a society the idea that money is available for doing nothing.”

Or maybe they just didn’t want to tamper with a system that, according to the Times, “has allowed the country to remain among those with the highest living standards in the world, even with a growing and aging population.”

In fact, get this: Switzerland’s unemployment rate is 3.5 percent, less than half the average in the European Union. Compare that to the chronic, permanent unemployment rate of 30–40 percent for black teenagers in the United States.

The reason for the low Swiss unemployment rate? There is no minimum wage in Switzerland. As I detailed in a recent blog post entitled “MinimumWage Smartness in Switzerland,” in 2014 76.3 percent of Swiss voters rejected a minimum wage for Switzerland. Unlike American voters and other European voters, Swiss voters clearly understood that a minimum wage locks many people out of the labor market, leaving them unemployed and in need of a government dole.

Our American ancestors certainly would have related to the Swiss people today. That’s because our ancestors brought into existence an economic system without income taxation, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, farm subsidies, education grants, minimum-wage laws, economic regulations, welfare, drug laws, foreign aid, a vast military-industrial complex, a national-security governmental apparatus, foreign military bases, and other programs that form the essence of the welfare-warfare state under which today’s Americans live.

What happened when the United States had no welfare-warfare state?

The result was not only the most prosperous society in history, especially for those at the bottom of the economic ladder, but also the most charitable.

Like those Swiss voters, our American ancestors were smart. Not so, unfortunately, for all too many modern-day Americans.

Jacob G. Hornberger is president of The Future of Freedom Foundation (www.fff.org) in Fairfax, Virginia.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ThanksÊ toÊ thoseÊ whoÊ madeÊ DuckÊ DerbyÊ aÊ success To the Editor: On Sunday, June 19, the Wadhams Volunteer Fire Company held the sixth annual Boquet River Duck Derby at the Wadhams Strawberry Festival.

The Derby was held as a fundraiser for the Fire Company’s Community Fund, which we use to help support local families in times of need, and other community causes. 495 small plastic ducks were launched into a man-made river on Church Street in Wadhams and raced to the finish line, trying to avoid the obstacles in their path, vying for the three cash prizes-$250 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third.

Despite a logjam of ducks part way through the race that seemed to threaten whether any of them would actually reach the finish line, there were three clear winners.

In addition to the cash prizes, more than 50 additional prizes were donated by local businesses and artisans.

We would like to thank the following for their very generous donations, which helped to make this event such a success: Flower Designs by Tracey, Aerobie Fields Pottery, Adirondack Day Lilies, KELLEY Handweaving, Dogwood Bread Company, Ernie’s Market, Evelyn Brant, Juniper Hill Farm, Camp Dudley, Liberty Wadhams Soapworks, Lake Champlain Yoga and Wellness, Normandie Beach Club, Bruce Misarski and Bridgette Blemel, Northwaters and Langskib Wilderness Program, K and D Deli, Glen Estus, StoreyFit, Piano by Nature, Spring Hill Farm, TJ’s Country Candles, Life of Pie, Champlain Valley Film Series, NEW Health, Summit Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Brad Rascoe, Caroline Thompson, Petal Press and H20 Adventures.

We would also like to thank all those who bought tickets to participate in the derby and support the fire company, and those who came out to cheer on the ducks as they raced. We hope to see you all next year at the Boquet River Duck Derby.

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Trump,Ê aÊ greatÊ president To the Editor: Trump has been right on many things this election cycle. We have too many illegals coming in with little to no skills. They are bringing diseases, some have a criminal history and they pose a serious security threat as Islamic terrorists seek to sneak in the back door.

Build that wall, Mr. Trump� He’s been courageous to emphasize Hillary Clinton’s criminal history over the past 40 years. It would be treasonous for a president not to see the signs and do nothing. But that’s exactly what Barack Obama has done. How many more attacks do we need to suffer before he regrets doing so little to protect the American people?

I don’t think that day will ever come.

Trump is right about China and global trade, too. No more bad trade deals, no more manipulation of China’s currency without repercussions. He will do everything in his power to unleash the economic power in the U.S. We need to allow businesses to create, build, invent and imagine a brighter tomorrow.

We need to get off the backs of those small companies who are the engine

of our economy. We need to encourage investment in great ideas. This will be done in a Trump Administration. And in order for all of this to take place a President Trump will restore and reinvigorate our military on the frontlines as well as taking care of our vets who need medical and psychological care.

He will be a great President� John Sharkey Ticonderoga

DecisionÊ toÊ dissolveÊ villageÊ shouldnÕ tÊ beÊ basedÊ onÊ taxesÊ alone To the Editor: I live in Port Henry, as does Sue McHone, whose letter supporting the dissolution of the Village of Port Henry was in the Saturday, June 18 issue of the Sun. I would like to offer reasons for supporting the keeping of the Village of Port Henry as balance for the McHone letter.

I did not grow up in Port Henry, but have been a part of and loved the village since the early 1970s. I cannot remember it as the lovely place Sue does.

I remember it first, as the lovely summer home I never wanted to leave and the joy I felt when I could remain here permanently.

True, it was great having such luxuries as a movie theater, but the truly important part of the village remains the same, its hillside of houses located on a lake, the people who live in the houses, having weathered the lost of their major source of income.

The greatest continuing wealth is just the fact of being a village, the only place where what you say has the most impact on your daily life. You can person-to-person discuss a problem with Ernie (your mayor) or Matt (your deputy mayor) or a trustee.

I respectfully disagree with Sue McHone. The past five years have brought a very real turn-around in not only the looks of the village, but costly infrastructural problems have been addressed and completed and other such projects are now in the work-stage.

We have had new businesses come in and prosper and others are on the verge of opening this summer.

Have there been setbacks?

Yes, particularly when nature gets nasty or a disturbed person becomes an arsonist.

TAXES� If taxes are the basis on which you decide to drastically change your life, prepare yourself for the very real possibility of a grand disappointment, particularly if you own only one property.

More to the point is how will your day-to-day life change or could change? I personally wish to keep the village because, in the last five years, I have seen more positive progress in the village than I have seen in the township.

My understanding is that the town’s infrastructure may be worse than the village’s, if so I do not want to dissolve into the possibility of having to pay my share of large and costly infrastructural projects.

There are more mutually beneficial ways, than dissolution, for solving both the town’s and the village’s financial needs. Besides, I am always suspect of anything the state wants as badly as it does for all villages to vanish.

Sandra Lovell Village of Port Henry

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COMMENTARY

Little Bits Gordie Little

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SPIRIT OF PLACE ART EXHIBIT@ WESTPORT HERITAGE HOUSE.

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This exhibit includes a Silent Auction which ends July 28th at the “Meet the Artists Reception” 5 to 7pm.

Saturday Artist Studio Tours will be held Saturdays: July 9th, August 20th, and September 10th from 10am-4pm. See local artists at work in their own studios. Maps of the open studios will be available at the Westport Heritage House, So. Main St., Westport or www.westportheritagehouse. com.

Please join us at one or both events.

Details: Meredith Johnston 518-962-4590.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

Independence Day

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n July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress of the United States voted to ratify a statement to the Kingdom of Great Britain. On that day, a declaration of independence was unanimously voted for.

Two days later, over a year since the Revolutionary War had began, the declaration of Independence was officially signed and ratified on July 4. Since becoming an independent nation, we have seen much and come a long way. Though we may argue amongst ourselves when it comes to just about everything, there was something written in that document that we all do agree on: that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This can mean something different to everyone, but this much is certain: this is the country where those different interpretations should have the ability to thrive.

There are plenty of Independence Day celebrations planned for the days leading up to July 4.

Here are just a few.

Ticonderoga will kick off their Independence Day celebrations on July 1, with food vendors and rides available in Bicentennial Park from 4 to 10 p.m. Local hard rock band Valley of the Gun will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. The celebration will continue into July 2-3 with the same activities in Bicentennial Park from 4 to 10 p.m. On July 2, DJ Cruz with host a patriotic dance party from 6 to 9 p.m. On July 3, a “firefighter competition” will be held at 4 p.m., with live music by the Willie Playmore Band to follow at 6 p.m. The four day long celebration will culminate in a big blowout bash on July 4. The activities in the park will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., the Annual Montcalm Mile will begin. A Fourth of July parade will follow at 2 p.m. Loose Connections and Joe McGinness will perform afterward at 4 p.m. The grand fireworks display at dusk will mark the end to Ticonderoga’s “Best 4th In the North” celebration. For more information, visit best4thinthenorth.com.

Saranac Lake’s celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. on July 4. A children’s parade will march down Main Street at 10 a.m. The Farmer’s Market will offer food booths and live music. At dusk, there will be a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Flower. For more information, visit saranaclake.com.

Plattsburgh will offer a variety of events on July 4. A Red, White & Blue Relay will begin the festivities at 11 a.m. One hour later, Acousterrific will perform on the Trinity Park Stage. At 1 p.m., an Adirondack Pride-themed parade will march through the downtown area. At 3 p.m., the city will see the grand unveiling of the new “Woods and Wild Things” mural across from Trinity Park. Directly following the unveiling, there will be a performance by Strawhatters in Trinity Park, and a reading at the Cornerstone Bookshop by local artist and author Amy Guglielmo. The city’s official Independence Day concert will begin at 5 p.m. with openers Waking Jane in the bandshell. A performance by headliners Damn the Torpedoes: Tom Petty Tribute Band will follow at 7 p.m. At 9 p.m., there will be a showing of “Burgh,” a film that features historical footage of the city. The fireworks display is set to go off directly afterward. For more information, visit cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.

The Essex Independence Day celebration will begin on July 3 with fireworks. The fireworks will take place at around 9:30 p.m. off of Bluff Point. A parade will follow at 11 a.m. on July 4.

Games, food, and music will be available at Begg’s Park. For more information, call Wayne at 963-4060.

The Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra will perform their 14th Annual Summer Pops Concert at Crandall Park at 7:30 p.m. on July 3. The orchestra will play patriotic favorites under the direction of Maestro Charles Peltz. A wide variety of food and drink vendors will also be present.

Fireworks will follow the performance. For more information, call 518-793-1348 or visit glensfallsregion.com.

Lake Placid will host a packed day of events on July 4. In classic Lake Placid fashion, the cel-

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ebration will kick off with a special morning mini-triathlon.

Individuals and teams will compete in a 400-yard swim, 12mile bike ride, and 3-mile run. The “I Love BBQ and Music” Festival, which will begin on July 2, will continue into July 4 at the Olympic Speedskating Oval. Gates will open at 11 a.m.

Sample BBQ, watch competitions, and listen to great music all day long and into the night. Ending the afternoon is Lake Placid’s Fourth of July Gala Parade. With marching bands and lots of local civic groups, businesses and individuals, the parade has grown into a great crowd pleaser. At 7 p.m., Le Groove, a family-friendly local band, will perform in the Mid’s Park bandshell. Topping off the day is Lake Placid’s legendary Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza, “Set the Night to Music.” The fireworks show, which begins at 9:30 p.m., is choreographed to music broadcast on local radio station 93.3 FM WSLP. For more information, visit lakeplacid.com.

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PERUÊ GRADUATION 134 graduates lined the stage at the Plattsburgh Field House for Peru High School’s 79th annual graduation ceremony

Peru proud Future looks bright for Peru’s class of 2016

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — “Midst the mountains and the lake, in the fragrant orchard’s wake, lies our alma mater true, hail to thee the white and blue.”

So went the words of Peru Central School’s alma mater, sung by the chorus during the 79th annual commencement ceremony at the SUNY Plattsburgh Field House last week.

The graduating class entered the building on both sides, coming together in the middle surrounded by loved ones, faculty and staff.

Principal Christopher Mazzella began the ceremony by praising the class on all they’ve accomplished over the past four years.

The graduating class consists of 134 students this year.

Over half the class left with some type of Regents diplomas, along with various scholarships and awards.

“Academically, these students have outshined many others across the state,” he said. “You all have made the school a bet-

ter place and I’m so proud of all of you.”

But the journey to this point wasn’t all butterflies and rainbows for the class.

Salutatorian Trevor Dumas spent long days and long nights studying and redoing assignments and over and again until perfection.

Dumas’ hard work and dedication earned him a Regents diploma with advanced designation and honors with masteries in math and science and landed him a spot in SUNY Plattsburgh.

“We’ve all worked hard day after day to get here,” he said.

“But there will always be challenges and obstacles.”

Valedictorian Jared Banker shared his concern of what the future may hold for him, as he plans on attending Ithaca College.

Banker believes by setting goals and aiming high, he, and his classmates, could go along the road of success.

Class President Brady Terry referred to the class of 2016 as a “unique group of individuals,” from models and athletes to magicians and gamers.

A few future politicians, he said, are in there as well.

“High school isn’t the end,” he said. “It’s only the beginning.”

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey (R-I, Peru) said she has known some of the students since kindergarten.

She shared a memory of watching them graduate as little

kids, being chased around by their parents for photos.

“It’s déjà vu all over again,” she said while looking out to the crowd of young adults.

As a new member of society, the Peru native who graduated from the school in 1963 shared how soon they would face a fork in the road on which path to take in life.

Things could change, she said, such as jobs and career goals.

Even in higher education, minds could change on classes, majors and even colleges.

“Life is never set in stone,” she said. “Go with your gut, make a decision and don’t ever look back.”

Board of Education President Brian Post said in searching for a calling, make sure it’s a passion.

Superintendent Patrick Brimstein agreed.

“Do what you know is right,” he said. “And I wish you a healthy experience along the way.”

After an hour of speeches, the time finally came for the presentation of diplomas.

Several Peru Central School officials congratulated the class of 2016 as they walked across the stage.

Tassels moved from the right to the left and students geared up to leave the field house and begin their new journey.

But Mazzella presented a gift: a pair of sunglasses for each graduate.

“Your future looks bright class of 2016,” he said. “Congrats and good luck.”

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Peru Central senior graduates with perfect attendance Graduate Thomas Matthews has never missed a day of school

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PERU — Sleeping in has never sounded so good for one local grad.

While every single one of the 134 students who graduated from Peru Central last week put in thousands of hours to receive their diploma, only one had a perfect attendance record.

Meet Thomas Matthews, attendance all-star.

Matthews hasn’t missed a day of school since kindergarten.

“I never really thought about it until a couple years ago,” Matthews said. “I just came to school, because at the time, that was my job.”

But it’s not like his parents scooted him out the door when he was sick.

“People tend to think I sent him to school sick, which I didn’t,” said proud mom Cori Jackson. “He tends to get sick on holidays and vacations.”

Matthews chalked his winning streak up to luck.

“A lot of weekends were not very pleasant for me,” he laughed.

Once Matthews learned he was nearing the finish line, he make a conscientious effort to maintain his flawless record — even if it meant missing Senior Skip Day, when his pals headed to the beach.

Matthews instead opted to wrap up some coursework with his teacher.

“At times, I wish I had been with them,” Matthews said of his buds. “It wasn’t a big deal, but we always had time on the weekends.”

Jackson said teachers cheering him on acted as an additional boost.

With just seven days left in the school year, Matthews was honored for his accomplishment, the first in the district since 2011.

Was he tempted to hit the cruise control afterward?

Never thought about it.

“At that point, it’s personal pride,” Matthews said.

The newly-minted graduate will attend the University of New Hampshire this fall as an undeclared business major.

While no one tracks attendance in the big leagues, Matthews said he’ll try to maintain his perfect record, which he attributes to keeping fit, eating well and having good time management skills.

“I wouldn’t plan on missing any,” Matthews said about his college courses. “I hope I don’t.”

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Lightning strikes twice for Mountain Lake PBS Emmy win PLATTSBURGH — Mountain Lake PBS has claimed a second Emmy statuette for a documentary, a twin to sit beside its first.

“Arts in Exile: Tibetan Treasures in Small Town America” won in the “Outstanding Documentary” category at the 39th Boston/New England Regional Emmy Awards ceremony this month.

This marks the second Emmy win for arts producer Paul Larson, whose last major documentary also took home the award.

“The competition is tough every year,” said Larson. “But this time it felt exceptionally hard. I’m elated the judges have honored our entire community-wide effort with their decision.”

“Arts in Exile” chronicles the creation of the Tibetan arts festival held last fall in Plattsburgh, exploring how the city in

northern New York was inspired by the culture of Tibet from across the globe. The documentary examines how several Tibetan refugees use the arts to raise awareness about the global problems they face and to keep their culture alive.

The program features insight from Tibet House President Robert Thurman and the talents of photographer Sonam Zoksang, freedom singer Techung, thangka painter Tsering Phuntsok, monks Lobsang Dorjee and Yeshi Dorjee, wood carver Tashi Dholak and many other visual artists and performers.

Larson said he shares this award with the director of photography Daniel McCullum and editor Michael Hansen.

Larson took home a regional Emmy for his 2013 documentary “Songs to Keep: Treasures of an Adirondack Folk Collector,” which also included the talents of videographer Daniel McCullum.

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within the next few weeks.

Born in Plattsburgh, Lawliss has served as Clinton County Family Court Judge for almost 18 years, and has served as an Acting Supreme Court Justice for 14 years.

Lawliss, who also serves as President-Elect of the New York State Family Court Judges Association, designed and has now presided over the Clinton County Family Treatment Court program for 13 years.

As Acting Supreme Court Justice, he led a team that designed the Integrated Domestic Violence parts in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, and he has presided over many types of legal matters, including matrimonial, prisoner litigation and general civil cases, according to materials provided by his campaign.

“I’ve done every type of case there is,” Lawliss said. “There is none that I haven’t handled.”

If elected, Lawliss would have to resign his position as family court judge.

“I very much enjoy family court and I’ll miss it,” he said.

Assemblywoman Janet Duprey (R-115th-Peru) introduced the candidate and endorsed his candidacy.

“We want a judge representing us who is dedicated, fair and compassionate,” she said during the press conference. “Timothy has those qualities.”

The filing deadline for candidates is July 14. Voters head to the polls on Nov. 8.

Lawliss marks the fourth candidate in the race to replace Lahtinen.

Mark Powers, Mike Violando and Camille Siano Enders, all Democrats, announced their candidacies earlier this spring.

Should Lawliss’ opponents win the seat, Clinton County would join Essex County is not having a judge stationed in the county.

“We need to keep this seat in the North Country,” Lawliss said.

Also this spring, “Arts in Exile” received a New York State Broadcasters Association award in the “Outstanding Documentary” category.

“This is a wonderful example of how important community partnerships are to our ability to fulfill our mission and our promise to engage and serve our entire viewership area. I could not be more proud of the talented team here at Mountain Lake PBS,” said Bill McColgan, director of production and content at MLPBS. “This project was major undertaking for team here, and I’m honored by this award,” said Erik Nycklemoe, president and CEO of MLPBS. “This Emmy belongs not just to Mountain Lake PBS, but to the entire community who came together to bring this entire project to life.”

To celebrate the Emmy win, MLPBS will air Arts in Exile Friday, July 8, at 10 p.m., Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m., and Wednesday, July 13, at noon.

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SARANACÊ GRADUATION 100 graduates lined the stage at the Plattsburgh Field House on June 24 for Saranac High School’s 2016 graduation ceremony

Saranac Graduation From page 1

“Remember, you always have a choice,” she said. “You’re in control of your life now, so no more excuses.”

The senior class continuously smiled throughout the first two speeches, knowing that no matter what path they chose to take in life, they would always be remembered.

Those moments of joy turned to sadness as Valedictorian Sarah Wright took the stage, reminding her class that this was the last day of their high school journey together.

For some, this was the first time hearing Wright, who admitted to being quiet and shy, in four years.

Wright, who will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh for human development and family relations, considered the entire class her family.

“We’ve had so much fun over the years and made so many memories,” she said. “As we go

our separate ways, I will keep you all in my heart, always.

“I love you all so much.”

Tears began flowing again and mascara and eyeshadow soon became a decorative feature on the girl’s white gowns.

The boys seemed to keep their composure in terms of sadness. However, they all appeared eager to finally get their diplomas in their hands.

High School Principal Steven Grenville introduced each student as they walked on stage and received their sheepskin from Board of Education President Tracy Allen-Waite.

Once the last diploma was handed, the graduates moved their tassels from right to left, thus becoming the new alumni of Saranac Central School.

“Now is your time to go out into the world and take your own path,” Grenville said during the closing remarks. “We’re very proud of what you accomplished during your time with us.

“Congratulations class of 2016 and good luck.”

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PLATTSBURGHÊ GRADUATION 120 graduates crossed the stage at the Plattsburgh Field House on June 25 for Plattsburgh High School’s 2016 graduation ceremony

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Throughout senior year, Valedictorian Lee Cyphers started school 8:05 a.m. every day with her “very enthusiastic” music teacher, Patrick Towey.

Last minute lab write-ups and many English essays became a norm.

Besides school work, the class overcame the eclectic collection of diversity within the school walls.

Cyphers defined herself as “weird “ due to being anti-social and always practicing a less popular form of music.

“It wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows,” she said. “But we overcame it.”

But not everything was a challenge in high school.

Memories of the fun times were displayed via a class video With each new photo of sporting games, school dances and everlasting friendships came clapping and cheering.

Thousands of hours later, those occurrences are now memories – as was receiving their diplomas.

Loved ones forged through crowds to capture a perfect shot with Superintendent James Short and Board of Education President Leisa Boise.

Short, who has been part of 10 graduation ceremonies, said he is now looking forward to his future in retirement.

Short said he’s interested to see where the graduating seniors future takes them.

Salutatorian Theo Gardner-Puschak encouraged students to try something different than the norm — college, marriage and kids — like traveling to a foreign country or staying in college to earn a second degree.

“Focus on your passions and make the right choices,” he said.”This is the start of our freedom and our adult lives.”

As tassels moved from right to left, the graduates threw their caps up in the air in celebration and proceeded out of the field house to start a new future and form a new routine.

“Congratulations class of 2016,” Short said. “Good luck.”

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SETONÊ GRADUATION 24 graduates took part in Seton Catholic’s 27th commencement exercises held June 18 at Hawkins Hall auditorium

Tight-knit class leaves with many memories Seton Catholic graduates look forward to a bright future

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PLATTSBURGH — “Pomp and Circumstance” blared over the loudspeaker as the Seton Catholic class of 2016 entered the Hawkins Hall auditorium for their commencement.

Seniors dressed in blue and green caps and gowns waved and smiled to family members and friends as they filed to their seats.

The 24-member graduating class waited anxiously through several speeches to obtain their diploma.

Finally, the crowd grew silent as each senior walked across the stage and received what they worked toward for several years.

As the last student, Elijah Ketling of Morrisonville, returned to his seat, he yelled, “I did it mom�” The crowd gave the group a standing ovation.

“These years of Seton have been worth it,” Salutatorian Samantha Bashaw said. “All of it.”

Bashaw, a Peru resident who plans on attending Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, highlighted the years of memories: Crying over homework, cram studying sessions of biology and listening to classmate Kyle Pellerin eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at 2 a.m.

Valedictorian Hailey Moore said she already mapped out her future with Pellerin.

Pellerin’s mom, said the Plattsburgh resident, recently discovered an old sheet of paper containing the pals’ future plans.

Apparently, they would marry and have no kids. Only Pellegrin would work. And although he didn’t intend on attending college, he now plans on attending SUNY Plattsburgh.

The crowd laughed as Moore asked how that was working out for him.

Pellerin chuckled.

Moore said she plans on attending Boston College.

While she’s excited about decorating her dorm room, she is dreading surviving months without a home-cooked meal.

“It’s time to think big,” she said. “Dream big.”

Guest speaker Colonel Mike Derrick, a retired Army colonel from Peru, encouraged the grads to move forward.

“High school is finished,” Derrick said. “You can’t go back, so all you can do now is move forward.”

Derrick, who’s running for New York’s 21st Congressional District, graduated from Mount Assumption Institute in 1980, a school which was replaced, along with St. John’s Academy, by Seton Catholic Central in 1989.

Both schools, he said, promote “spirituality, morality and leadership.”

Being so fond of the school system, Derrick and his wife, Kathy, also a retired Army Lt. Colonel, decided to let their youngest son, Henry, get his education there. He just completed his junior year.

Derrick left the graduating class with a few pieces of advice that were once given to him: “Go out and dare greatly and boldly,” he said. “Life is not fair, so don’t whine; instead, take risks.

“Be the good you want to see in the world and make the world a better place.”

With diplomas and scholarships in hand, the class the auditorium to the strains of the iconic “Breakfast Club” anthem

AWARDS The salutatorian received three scholarships: St. John’s Academy Class of 1965 Scholarship, Catholic Daughters of America’s NYS Court Scholarship and Quinnipiac Trustee Scholarship.

The valedictorian received three scholarships: NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Foundation of CVPH Scholarship and Blue Shield Scholarship.

Phoebe Christopher, who also received the NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, was awarded the Clarkson Four-Year Merit Scholarship.

Shannon Goldfeder of Morrisonville, who plans on attending SUNY Potsdam, also received three scholarships – two from her

Valedictorian Hailey Moore of Plattsburgh graduated with an Advanced Regents Diploma with honors. She plans on attending Boston College.

Photo by Teah Dowling

“Don’t You Forget About Me.” Although no fists were thrown up to the sky, caps were as the graduates gathered outside and celebrated one last time as a class.

“Congrats, everyone,” Bashaw said. “We did it�” college of choice and one from Upward Bound.

The University of New Hampshire awarded Margaret Champagne of Plattsburgh two scholarships.

The Plattsburgh State North Country Scholarship was given to Pellerin and Thuong VanHuynh, who also received a scholarship from Champlain National Bank.

Other scholarships were awarded to Yashi Feng (Linear Merit Scholarship and International Scholarship), Olivia Nachbauer (Presidential Merit Scholarship and Catholic Daughters Scholarship), Jonathan Templin (2016 Fay S. Kolz Scholarship and Paul Smith’s Faculty Scholarship), Madeline Armani-Munn (The Aloha Scholarship), Yu Chul Kim (International Admissions Scholarship) and Emily Nachbauer (Deans BFA Scholarship).

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City comes together to celebrate 4th of July PLATTSBURGH — The city of Plattsburgh announced the 4th of July community celebration schedule of events.

THE RELAY The second annual Red, White & Blue Relay will begin and end at the intersection of Bridge Street and City Hall Place.

This is an event for all ages and abilities.

This race consists of three runners/walkers making up a relay team. Runners/walkers will complete the one mile course.

Each team must consist of three members.

The first member of the team will receive a red race shirt, and will be the first heat of the run. Team member two will receive a white race shirt and will be the second runner/ walker for the team. Team member three will receive a blue race shirt and they will be the final runner/walker for the team.

THE PARADE At 1 p.m., the annual 4th of July Parade will be presented by First Weekends and the city of Plattsburgh.

This year, they have asked parade participants to show off their ‘Adirondack Pride’ as the theme of the parade. They welcome all businesses, organizations, groups, clubs, etc. to participate.

MURAL UNVEILING At 3 p.m., the Outside Art: Plattsburgh Public Art Project will unveil the ‘Woods & Wild Things’ mural, designed by local artists Norman and Tory Taber, on the side of the Cornerstone Bookshop.

The unveiling will feature Adirondack images, which ties in with the 4th of July parade theme of Adirondack Pride.

OTHER OFFERINGS A food court will be set up in the parking lot next to lower Court Street. Tammy’s Lunch Box, Bronx Bistro, King’s Concessions and more will be serving the food.

There will be musical performances from the Trinity Park stage, and then join in the Lion’s Club Bandshell for a performance by Waking Jane. Following Waking Jane in the Bandshell is a special performance by Damn the Torpedoes: The Tom Petty Tribute Band.

Immediately following this performance there will be two short films celebrating the civic spirit of Plattsburgh — past and present.

Bruce Carlin (Carlin Media) remembers Plattsburgh’s past with a short excerpt from The Cup, a documentary chronicling the Mayor’s Cup Festival from 1997 to 2006, an event once billed as the largest entirely free festival on the east coast.

Next up, Burgh, a new short film that has been shown throughout the region, provides

a poetic vision of Plattsburgh. “This is an exciting time for Plattsburgh. We wanted to make a film for our community that captures a spirit of renewal,” said Burgh filmmakers Julia and Michael Devine. Fireworks will follow immediately after.

There will be limited traffic patterns beginning at 10 a.m., for the following city streets: City Hall Place, Bridge, Macdonough, Jay, Dock, Hamilton Streets, as well as Cumberland Avenue and streets connected to Cumberland Avenue. Dock Street businesses will be accessible via Green Street. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and for the duration of the parade the streets will be completely closed.

City Hall Place will remain closed for 4th of July festivities until the completion of the Fireworks display.

For questions and more information, contact Sandra Geddes, City of Plattsburgh Special Events/Promotions Coordinator at geddess@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov or 536-7458.

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LEWIS 2 - 1 bedroom apartments, utilities included, no pets, no smoking $550 & $500/mo. Call 518-873-6805.

Coldspring Granite 13791 NYS Route 9N AuSable Forks, NY 518-647-8192

CRUISE VACATIONS 3, 4, 5 or 7 day cruises to the Caribbean. Start planning now to save $$ on your fall or winter getaway vacation.

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, Princess and many more.

Great deals for all budgets and departure ports. For more info. call 877-270-7260 or go to NCPtravel.com FIREWOOD Camp Firewood, Pole Length and Stove Wood for Sale. Call after 6 p.m. 25 mile radius of Mooers Forks. 0918 518-236-7800.

Young Lyon Hardware and Flooring 1923 Saranac Ave. Lake Placid, NY 518-523-9855 INSURANCE Booth Insurance Agency 20 Brinkeroff St. Plattsburgh, NY 518-561-3290 Chauvin Agency Champlain 518-298-2000 Rouses Point- 518-297-6602 Plattsburgh- 518-562-9336 Northern Adjustment Bureau NY State Licensed & Bonded General Adjuster/ Public Adjuster 518-563-4701

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