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NYSEG beginning natural gas expansion project Schuyler Falls approve franchise agreement, moving into feasibility study By Teah Dowling
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SCHUYLER FALLS — Last week, officials approved the franchise agreement with NYSEG to incorporate natural gas into the town. NYSEG held a public information meeting at the Schuyler Falls town hall Wednesday to answer questions about the expansion. The agreement was approved unanimously by the town board. NYSEG’s next step is to conduct a feasibility study on where to put the main line. The streets chosen will be dependent on feedback from
residents who stand to be served by the project, said Mike Keenan, a NYSEG gas marketing and sales analyst. Residents will be receiving surveys in the mail, he said. The exact time has not yet been determined. Areas with a higher population density, he said, will be targeted first. The probability that natural gas will be expanded into areas with low population areas is low, he said. “It’s very expensive to extend natural gas,” Timothy Karski, manager of programs/projects of NYSEG in Geneva, said. “We won’t be able to serve the entire township.” The exact cost of the total project will be dependent on how many residents are on board to participate and what streets will be used for the first expansion, said Keenan. The estimated project costs will be dependent on which streets the line will be installed.
Mike Keenan and Timothy Karski of NYSEG were present at last week’s Schuyler Falls public hearing on incorporating natural gas into the town. Photo by Teah Dowling
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Four-day celebration features new bands, kid’s activities and fire truck pull
Town, county and other officials currently in discussion on jumping structure
PLATTSBURGH — This year’s Mayor’s Cup, the most time-honored and highly anticipated summer tradition on Lake Champlain, is jam-packed with new activities for people of all ages, said who. Besides traditional Boat Parade of Teah Lights and Mayor’s Cup Regatta, guests Dowling Writer will be able to enjoy several new bands, events and entertainment from July 7 to 10. “It’s going to be an awesome time,” said Sandra Geddes, promotions and special events coordinator for the city. Kids activities, local bands and a fire truck pull are the new highlights of the four-day celebration.
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FIRE TRUCK PULL Initially, this addition started as the Nova Bus Bus Pull. But due to insurance issues, it turned into the Fire Truck Pull, thanks to Plattsburgh City Fire Department Fire Chief Scott Lawliss, said Geddes. The overall concept is the same: Teams of six will be required to pull the 40,000 pound fire truck with a 20-foot rope
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ADIRONDACK COAST COLLECTION City officials and members of the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary announced the incorporation of the Adirondack Coast Collection last week at the Plattsburgh City Marina.
SCHUYLER FALLS — The Cadyville Fire Department is making a request to the towns of Schuyler Falls and Plattsburgh and the county to tear down the Oxbow Bridge, the site of numerous fatalities in recent years, including the death of a SUNY Plattsburgh student last summer. CFD Chief Matthew Golovach said addressing jumpers from the 80-foot structure has been an ongoing concern. “We’re tired of going in there and pulling out bodies,” he said at a Schuyler Falls town board meeting. “It’s not pretty and it’s a gruesome task. “Something needs to be done.” The 180-foot long bridge sits over the Saranac River on Kent Falls Road off of Goddeau Road in Cadyville. Clinton County owns the structure, and the towns of Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls are responsible for opposite ends of the road leading up to the bridge. The bridge was closed in 1993 due to safety concerns of the
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City officials and members of the Plattsburgh Sunrise Rotary announced this year’s list of events for Mayor’s Cup for July 7 to 11. Photo by Teah Dowling
for 100 feet. The team who gets through City Hall Place the fastest wins. Community Development Director Paul DeDominicas gave the new event a test run with his wife and three buddies, pulling it 60 to 70 feet. DeDominicas and his team, who all train at North Country CrossFit, plan on entering the competition.
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From page 1 NYSEG will be covering full costs, said Karski, so the project comes at no extra cost to the town. The only cost to the taxpayers, said Supervisor Rick Potiker, would be if their property does not fall within 100 feet of the main line, in which they would need to pay for the remainder of the piping.
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Discussions to incorporate natural gas in the town began about five years ago, Potiker said, after town residents called for a less expensive way to heat their homes. The town eventually reached a standstill on where the main gas line would be placed. Initially, the town looked to bring the line through on Route 22B across the old Morrisonville bridge where the town of Plattsburgh gas line ends.
Potiker said NYSEG refused to put the gas lines on the bridge due to it being too unstable. Ice jams and flooding were big concerns. The only way they could get the line through was by the rockbed of the river — putting the cost of the project out of reach. Different suggestions arose on where to place the lines. However, Potiker said the town ultimately decided to wait on the bridge to be replaced. The Morrisonville Bridge opened September 2015, which also opened the gateway toward the natural gas expansion. However, NYSEG is still unsure as to whether a line can be placed over the bridge. A starting place has yet to be identified. Besides Route 22B, there are several other existing lines
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located on Salmon River Road, Rand Hill Road and Route 3 in Cadyville. Keenan said it will be several years before residents see natural gas in the town due to a number of other expansions in Peru, Dannemora, Saranac, Plattsburgh and Champlain. “It’s going to be awhile,” he said. “But it’s well worth the wait.” The representatives of NYSEG stated the transition from propane and oil to natural gas would mean lower bills for years to come. Interested customers can see exactly how much could be saved on NYSEG’s website through a calculator that takes a household’s current substance and its usage and compares it to natural gas rates. For more information, email mlkeenan@nyseg.com.
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Towns discuss dedicating Morrisonville Bridge to North Country icon
Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls float idea to name the Morrisonville bridge after Gordie Little
Several inquiries to the state have been sent out to see what the process would be and what it would entail. Both towns are also looking into whether the bridge was already formally dedicated during the time of its reopening in September 2015.
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SCHUYLER FALLS — The towns of Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls are currently discussing the possibility of dedicating the Morrisonville Bridge to Gordie Little, the famed local broadcaster who passed away unexpectedly last month. Schuyler Falls officials discussed the idea at last week’s town board. Once word got out about Little’s death, Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman began receiving emails on the possibility of dedicating the Morrisonville Bridge, which was replaced in 2015, to him. Little lived nearby the large, heavily-trafficked structure over the Saranac River and was there every step of the replacement process, said Cashman. And when the bridge opened, Little broadcasted the ceremony live on Home Town Cable. “The bridge is a significant physical metaphor for what Gordie provided our communities,” Cashman said. “He connected communities and built relationships.” Cashman said he shared a special relationship with Little, who inspired him with his level of dedication to the region. During Cashman’s campaign for Plattsburgh town supervisor, Little did his radio commercials. When Little’s adult coloring book, “Gordie Little Gittles,” hit the shelves in 2015, Cashman attempted to be the first in line. The two spent most of their time together during a countless number of community events and activities. “He’s not a native of our region, but he sowed his roots deep in this community,” Cashman said. “He was an advocate for us all and he will be an everlasting role model for me.” Schuyler Falls Supervisor Rick Potiker said while he didn’t have a personal relationship with Little, he’s in support of moving forward with this idea.
The towns of Schuyler Falls and Plattsburgh are currently in discussion to dedicate the Morrisonville Bridge to Gordie Little. The bridge opened in 2015 and Little, who lived nearby the bridge, was there every step of the construction process. Photo by Teah Dowling
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jumpers, said Morrisonville Fire Department Chief Kevin Randall. However, both supervisors stated the bridge is still easily accessible on foot and is most commonly used by fisherman and jumpers. The Cadyville Fire Department believes the only other possible solution is to tear it down. Both towns and the county are looking into possible options. OFFICIAL OPINIONS County Legislator Robb Timmons of Area 7 said although he’s never seen the bridge, he’s heard many of the stories. “Maybe it is time to take down the bridge,” he said. Randall, who has served as a firefighter for 30 years, believes doing so could save some lives. Schuyler Falls Supervisor Rick Potiker believes that tearing down the structure wouldn’t solve anything, referring to nearby cliffs on both sides of the river, which could also act as a jumping point. “I don’t want to see anyone get hurt or killed,” he said during the meeting. “But it’s a personal responsibility thing.” During high school, Randall remembered the loss of his best friend’s little brother after jumping off the bridge and snapping his neck.
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Since then, especially throughout his time serving the department, Randall has witnessed “a lot of tragedy.” Randall preferred not to release a specific number of deaths due to the uncertainty on how many have occurred over the years. Kelly Donoghue, assistant director of Clinton County Emergency Services, said comprehensive records simply don’t exist. “There’s been enough to where I can’t remember them all,” Randall said. Death comes from broken bones, collapsed lungs and drowning after getting stuck in the debris at the river bottom. “People don’t realize how dangerous jumping off the bridge is,” Golovach said. “It doesn’t phase them.” PROMOTIONAL TACTICS Taking the leap has also become a way for thrill-seekers to garner public attention. In 2010, Joseph Tahan posted a YouTube video of him and his friend jumping off the bridge. “It was so sketchy getting up to the top of this thing,” he said in the description. “I think that’s what makes this jump different.” Several other videos of kids jumping off the bridge, or the surrounding cliffs, have been posted, along with Facebook posts of recalling memories of doing so. The structure was also listed on the Adirondack Forum’s Best Cliff-Jumping spots list by an unnamed Peru resident, who stated that although water levels can vary depending on the flows of the two hydro dams, it’s never been shallow. �ADRENALINE RUSH’ Potiker said although he’s never jumped off the Oxbow Bridge, he has jumped off other bridges during his younger days. “People who jump are looking for an adrenaline rush,” he said. “And the higher, the better.” Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman never jumped off a bridge or a cliff during his youthful years, but he understands the mindset. “The bridge jumpers, both young and old, believe they’re taking a measured approach to breaking the limits,” he said. “But it’s still irresponsible and dangerous.” OTHER POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS If tearing down the bridge is too expensive, officials are in the process of coming up with other options. Randall said he believes the closing of the bridge only made the situation worse as jumpers no longer had to worry about traffic, so he would like to see the bridge replaced. By getting vehicles back on the road, he said there’s a possibility of decreasing the amount of jumping due to the increased amount of usage. Also, he said reinstating the bridge would allow the fire department and EMS to better serve the people who live in the area and depend on those services. State funding could be a possibility, he said, since it’s a historic structure. Patrolling the area more heavily could be another option. Cashman said the town has explored a number of options, including putting up more signage or encasing the bridge so that people can’t climb to the top. During the meeting, Schuyler Falls officials brought up the idea of putting up a memorial with a listing of all the jumping victims. “People have been jumping off that bridge for about 40 years,” Schuyler Falls Councilman Barry White said during the meeting. “There would be a lot of names.”
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City receives funding to highlight Battle of Plattsburgh sites $54,000 awarded for feasibility study By Teah Dowling
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PLATTSBURGH — On the morning of Sept. 11, 1814, over 700 US soldiers manned Fort Brown with large pieces of artillery in anticipation of a British attack. Several other battle stations like this were manned during the Battle of Plattsburgh, in which the Americans emerged victorious over the British. Today, that fort still stands. But like other of Battle of Plattsburgh sites, it’s not very well known. The city of Plattsburgh hopes to change that through a $54,000 grant from the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program. The funding was awarded recently to focus on six historical sites — Plattsburgh Bay, Valcour Bay, Crab Island and forts Brown, Moreau and Scott — within the city, and towns of Plattsburgh and Peru where the Battle of Plattsburgh took place. “We want to use these historic pieces of land not only to educate our community, but highlight our area and the Battle of Plattsburgh,” said Sandra Geddes, promotions and special events coordinator for the city. “We want people to take pride in our history.” Step one of the project is conducting a feasibility study. Accessibility points and archeological aspects will be examined, along with different strategies to heighten community engagements. Historical designations will be looked at to see whether they’re listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which could open the door for more funding, said Paul DeDominicas,
community development director for the city. Fort Brown is one of the main priorities of the project. The fort still stands on top of a hill on the side of Route 9 — between a cemetery and a National Guard facility — with the U.S. Oval across the street. The large earthen-mound fort is marked with a yellow and blue historic marker and large boulder surrounded by little American flags. “It’s amazing how it’s still standing much like it did 200 years ago,” said John Krueger, historian of the city. “You can imagine how frightening it would be to be there with 50 to 100 soldiers never knowing when the attack will come.” DeDominicas said people have trouble accessing the fort since there’s no parking, sidewalks or large signage around its location. The city applied for a grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program late last year primarily for Fort Brown. However, the city was rejected, due to it only benefitting one site. The application for this grant was sent out in January originally for $85,000. After tightening up the plan, the city requested a reduced amount in which they received. After necessary training in August, the assessment will begin. DeDominicas said the study should take about a year to complete. “This is celebrating that piece of history northern New York did for the country,” he said. “Anything we can do to keep things moving along is great.” Once step one is complete, the city can move on toward recreation of the sites. The overall goal: to make the region a world-class historical tourist destination. “Plattsburgh is an unique place because of its living history and you can walk anywhere and touch a piece of that history,” said Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman. “We have so many stories to tell and the more we can tell our story the better.”
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ome days when you read the newspaper, watch the evening news or just watch people and the way they act you just have to shake your head and wonder where we are going as a people and what do we value� From this 62 year old’s chair we’ve gone way off the path of sanity and into the lane of, well something very different. Our infatuation with political correctness and the departure from common sense seems to defy logic. Our inability to solve the problems we all recognize are problems and allowing small political issues and who gets credit holds us back from taking any action of significance. It just boggles the mind and seems so childish. The lack of true patriotism and respect for our nation and the rights we once held so dear is discouraging. The lack of trust and the second guessing of our law enforcement and judicial system, hindering them from being the very best they can be to keep us safe from harm is just a shame. The anger and what appears to be outright demonizing of those we disagree with has gone way over the top. We’ve turned our backs on our religious institutions, failing to recognize the importance of a supreme being and giving thanks for the blessings we’ve been so fortunate to receive. Political and corporate corruption, as well as manipulation by officials who believe they are above the law has run rampant. Work ethic, loyalty, teamwork and pride in the work place and a “can-do attitude” is taking a back seat to cutting corners, coasting, getting by and “it’s good enough attitude.” We seem to have lost the notion of courtesy, when people put themselves and their interests first, instead of politely offering to let others go ahead of them. As stewards of this land I fear we are letting down our forefathers who sacrificed so much to provide for our well being and leaving future generation in a much worse shape. Anyone of these changes is perhaps no major departure from the past but when put altogether it builds toward a future country that is more about me than us and this nation didn’t get here putting me first. It became the land of opportunity and envy of the world because of our ability to watch out for each other and recognize right from wrong. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.
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New federal overtime regulations latest example of grievous government overreach
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s the Trump vs. Clinton battle royale for the White House enters the summer stretch, it can be easy to overlook what the current administration is doing. For President Obama, this includes tinkering with overtime pay. Under a new regulation issued by the Labor Department in May, the eligibility requirements for time-and-a-half overtime pay have doubled. By Dec. 1, salaried workers earning up to $47,476 per year must receive time-and-a-half overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours per week. The previous cutoff was $23,660. The new policy will affect 4.2 million workers, according to the Labor Department, and the salary threshold would be updated every three years to keep up with inflation. At face value, this seems like a sensible idea: Why shouldn’t salaried workers get paid for working overtime� But just like the state’s disastrous minimum wage policy, which was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this year, the policy is an unwarranted intrusion into the private sector, and one that will dramatically shift workplace culture. Aside from being a classic example of a government run amok, the trucksized hole in this policy is that it will wreak havoc on industries with notoriously irregular hours like, say, the media industry. Businesses are faced with a decision: Move those who fill management roles up, and place all others under the hourly paradigm. Media agencies, including this one, pride themselves on relaying accurate, timely information to their readers. That includes covering long hours at nighttime meetings, weekend events, or whenever news breaks. It’s an unpredictable business. Most professionals accept it… and even thrive on the long hours. But shifting shoe-leather reporters to an hourly wage in preparation of the policy shift is leading to the creation of holes once those hourly allotments run out. Moving salaried workers to hourly wages can also be demoralizing to those who argue that you can’t place a price on creativity. Shoehorning an unpredictable industry where anything can happen is just plain wrong, and is another classic example of this president fundamentally transforming the fabric of this country, much like he did with the Affordable Care Act. The shift will also cause seismic shifts in recruiting young talent. Creative industries — including public relations, advertising, marketing and the film biz — can be brutally competitive. The ladder to success is often putting in long hours at internships. While grueling, the experience accrued by shadowing professionals is invaluable. But under this new policy, the culture of merit-based achievement is threatened, and opportunities for career advancement will be closed. The same goes for the political sphere, where an internship is standard course for young graduates hungry for a career in public policy and the political trenches.
Like with the minimum wage and the ACA, opposing this policy is not a question of ideology, but rather of practicality and survival. Smaller businesses and nonprofits may not be in positions to accommodate this increase by pushing salaried employees past that threshold, or simply paying the overtime. It’s simply yet another unfunded mandate. While these isolated Washington, D.C. policy wonks say the current system is abusive, we disagree — it’s their tinkering with the private sector that is the real threat. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Keith Lobdell and Pete DeMola. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.
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ThisÊ politicalÊ year,Ê 2016 To the Editor: This year may prove to be the most interesting political year in the last 50. We have no less than five political races vying for the attention of Hamilton County voters. We have the presidential, the United States Senate, the United States Congressional, the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly races. Candidates from all walks of life, including incumbents, are traveling our large county speaking with voters and asking for their votes. Regardless of your political philosophy, there is much to investigate when considering how to cast your vote and for whom. For the Hamilton County Republican Committee, it is a year that presents both personal philosophical challenges and more importantly, a responsibility to put forth candidates that have the best opportunity in our vast senate and assembly districts to win in November. That responsibilities start with reviewing a list of potential candidates and interviewing each one personally. In spite of what some candidate may be saying we have extended an invitation to every district wide candidate. Without allowing a candidate this opportunity to state their positions and qualifications we would be doing the voters a great disservice. I am pleased to say every candidate took advantage of this opportunity. After the interviews comes the hardest part. We must decide if we should endorse a candidate and if so who� For the presidential primary, the question was easy to answer: The primary took place very early in the political year. There is plenty of time to endorse and support the Republican nominee. The same holds true for the U.S. Senate and Congressional races. On the other hand, the New York State Senate and Assembly primaries take place in September, late in the political year. The committee believes it was necessary to endorse a candidate well before the actual primary date. We have spent numerous hours sitting through interviews and even more hours deliberating on which candidate has the best qualifications to represent our county in Albany. The result is the endorsement of Assemblyman Marc Butler for Assembly and Assemblyman Jim Tedisco for NYS Senate. Having made these tough decisions will allow us to arrange for many Meet The Candidate events throughout the summer season. I encourage every voter regardless of party affiliation to attend these events and ask hard questions to each candidate. After all, you are hiring this person to represent you in Albany for the coming years. We all want the person best qualified to traverse the political maze in Albany and bring effective legislation to our communities. One last thought: Please remember voting is the one thing that makes us all equal, a constitutional privilege! Bill Murphy Chairman Hamilton County Republican Committee
PerfectÊ weather,Ê cars,Ê businessesÊ createÊ greatÊ festival To the Editor: The weather was perfect; the classic cars, from all over the two-state area, were amazing. The vendors were great and the friends and members of First Congregational Church had their game faces on. All of the above and the good graces of a gracious Creator helped to make this one of the best strawberry festivals yet. The crowds were so great that we will admit to having underestimated our initial quantities, but we are grateful for the patience of our patrons as we worked to ensure that all who came to this year’s festival were pleased. I want to stop and acknowledge our great sponsors and supporters for this year’s 2016 annual Strawberry Festival and Classic Car Show: CPTELCO and Bridgepoint Communications, Avery Energy, McDonalds of Ticonderoga, Air Barrier Solutions, Bodettes BBQ, Tony’s Ticonderoga Sports, G Stone Motors, Deneker Chevrolet, DeBro’s On the Way Cafe, Gunnisons Lakeside Orchard, Loreman’s, Tromblee’s Greenhouse, James Family Greenhouse, Koffee Cup Bakery, Stewarts, Pepsi, Mackenzie’s Classic Meats, Village Auto, and our friends at Crown Point Citgo. Other supporters included Tori’s Hair, Buck Mountain Maple Syrup, Jumps for Joy bounce House, Relay for Life Team and Penelope the Clown. Thank you all for helping to make this a fantastic family experience. Rev. David Hirtle, Pastor First Congregational Church Crown Point
TrumpÊ aÊ Ô foul-mouthedÊ tyrantÕ To the Editor: After reading the July 2 opinion by John Sharkey of Ticonderoga I came away wondering if he was a new found prophet. Mr. Sharkey tells us Trump will be a “great president” and he does so using some of Trumps dialog. He believes those coming into our country “illegally” are bringing disease and criminal histories. Are we to believe those coming into our country legally don’t carry disease or have criminal histories� I submit that right here in Ticonderoga we have people with criminal
histories who have lived here their entire lives. Disease is also a problem as those who use illegal drugs have passed them on to others. When Americans think of “great presidents” we look back at what they have accomplished not what one would do if elected. Washington, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and FDR were “great presidents.” We as Americans have benefitted from what they accomplished while serving our country. Many others of both major political parties have records to be admired but none was a “great president” before serving. Prophet Mr. Sharkey should take the time to read the history of these men and he will see that none of them declared bankruptcy as many times as Trump. He will also see that these were men of statue and statesmanship who did their best to keep America out of war unless absolutely necessary. John Sharkey over the years has written many opinions about our military and going after other countries. I have to wonder as a veteran what branch of military service did he serve in� Those of us who served in time of conflict know the terrible cost of war and the scars one receives in his or her mind never heal. Trump who got himself deferments so he wouldn’t have to serve, touts how he as President would send our troops against whoever he chooses. Diplomacy to Trump is something that should not exist. Those who don’t care if their sons and daughters are sent into harms way at the whim of a hothead are only fooling themselves and will have a long time to mourn. Trump’s view on world trade is a joke that isn’t funny. America needs trade partners as our world has changed. Ticonderoga has International Paper that employs many from the North Country. International Paper is exactly as its name implies, it is “International” and relies on trade partners like China and the rest of the world to keep its employees working. Perhaps Prophet Sharkey thinks America can go it alone in this economy or that Essex County is the center of the earth. I have no idea how anyone could embrace a foul-mouthed tyrant like Trump and think he will be a “great president.” Sharkeys tirade about Hillary Clinton’s 40 years of criminal history is just another outright lie but it fits with his way of twisting the truth. As Jesus said: “Let him who is without sin throw the first stone.” Gary Philip Guido, Ticonderoga
RightÊ footÊ breakingÊ lawÊ needed To the Editor: Is there a right foot braking lobby and why should we care� Yes there is and we should care because in the last 50 years it can be blamed for the deaths of 30,000 people, the life changing injuries to millions and the financial cost of billions and this is just in parking lots. Multiply a few times when you add in the roadways. Who is in this lobby� Those in charge of driver legislation and training and most drivers of automatic transmission cars who have been indoctrinated to use only the right foot to operate both the gas pedal and the brake pedal, based on the scientific proof of, “my father and the driving instructor said it was the only way.” NHTSA has published data indicating that right foot pedal errors cause about 18,000 parking lot crashes each year. The lobby blames it on women and the old drivers. They refuse to even consider that right foot braking on automatic cars is too complicated for the average driver, regardless of age or gender, especially in a moment of panic. Please for the sake of the pedestrians, cyclists and especially the children, ask those in charge to commit to a scientific study comparing right foot braking with the Left Foot Braking Method (leftfootbraking.org), or other safer Google-like methods of braking. Trevor W. Frith Claremont, FL
Dinner@Eight fundraiser scheduled in Elizabethtown ELIZABETHTOWN — This Saturday evening, July 9, The University of Vermont Heath Network, Elizabethtown Community Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its Dinner @ Eight fundraiser. The annual event will again be held at Hand House in Elizabethtown. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts to chamber music provided by students from the Meadow Mount School of Music. This year, Crary Foundation Executive Director Jim Kinley will conduct tours and speak on the history and ghosts of Hand House; including the connection between Hand House and ECH. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Joe Wyant Band will pick up the pace providing dance music. Dinner@ Eight co-chair Anne Marie Denton stated, “Everyone is invited; it’s such a gracious evening to meet new friends or visit with seldom seen ones. Hand House is a lovely house. We are so fortunate the venue is made available to us each year for this, our largest fundraiser of the year.” Gayle Alexander co-chair of the event reminded everyone that all are welcome. “If you did not receive an invitation or have not sent your donation you are still welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Hooper, Director of Public Relations, at the hospital (518-873-3003) to let us know you plan to attend,” Alexander said. This is the 13th year for this fundraiser which uses the donations to buy patient care equipment used throughout the facilities, items such as wheel chairs, PT equipment, furnishings and comfort items for the 25 patient rooms in this critical access hospital. Elizabethtown Community Hospital serves the health needs of the surrounding communities including health centers in Willsboro, Westport, AuSable Forks, Wilmington and Elizabethtown.
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fficials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) recently proposed a major change to the way Medicare pays for advanced cancer medicines. Unfortunately, the changes threaten cancer patients’ access to lifesaving care. Many people are familiar with Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs that beneficiaries purchase at pharmacies. Part B, however, is less well known. It covers drugs for illnesses such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and immune diseases that are administered at clinics or outpatient hospitals. CMMI believes doctors prescribe expensive drugs, rather than clinically appropriate drugs, because under Part B doctors receive a percentage of the drug’s price to cover the cost of administering it. While there is no evidence doctors prescribe the wrong drug so they make more money, CMMI nevertheless proposes to “fix” this supposed problem by altering physicians’ reimbursements. Doctors who administer a drug under Part B were traditionally reimbursed the average sales price of the medicine plus 6 percent. Following budget cuts in 2013, Medicare officials reduced that rate to about 4.3 percent. Now, they’re proposing to cut it to 2.5 percent, but add a flat fee of around $17 each time doctors administer a medicine. CMMI ignores the impact this change will have on patients. Smaller community practices and those in rural communities will drop patients that lack supplemental insurance or send them to major hospitals for treatment; this occurred in 2013 with the “sequestration” budget cuts. CMMI’s latest cuts will force more providers to turn away patients. And if making patients potentially drive hundreds of miles each week for chemotherapy wasn’t enough, CMMI proposes to test a host of “value-based care models.” For example, in one model officials would compare a drug’s average life expectancy gains to its cost. If the drug doesn’t meet an arbitrary dollars-to-days ratio, it’s considered a bad bargain for the Medicare. The health of tens of millions of Americans hangs in the balance. Men have a fifty-fifty chance of developing cancer in their lifetimes; for women it is one in three. Americans must ask themselves: when they or their loved ones develop cancer, do they want to receive the treatment their doctors say will provide the best chance of survival and quality of life� Or do they want to receive only the medicines that government officials deem costeffective� Patient health is not something to be toyed with. It’s time for the government officials who tinker with reimbursement formulas to realize that their fiddling has consequences for real people. Eric Hargis is Senior Policy Advisor for the Colon Cancer Alliance. He may be reached at ehargisconsult@gmail.com.
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Northup was born a free man in Essex County & was kidnapped into slavery. He emerged to write about his ordeal in the gripping autobiography, Twelve Years a Slave, published in 1853. --10 am Sat. at the Old Fort House Museum, 29 Broadway, Ft. Edward. Walking tour of the neighborhood where he grew up. Re-enactors. --Noon Sat. an expanded exhibit on Solomon Northup opens at the Schroon Lake/North Hudson Historical Society. The Museum is at 1144 Rt. 9. --1 pm Sun., Angela M. Terrell, great-great granddaughter of NYC Underground RR conductor Louis Napoleon, will speak about her own research. At the Adirondack Architectural Heritage Building, 1745 Main St., Keeseville. Sponsor North Country Underground RR Historical Association. Details: 518-8345180. northcountryundergroundrailroad. com. 91522
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ith summer in full swing, there is a seemingly endless variety of events happening around the region this week. There are exhibit openings, concerts, classes, and more. Here are a few of our favorites. Annie Baker’s “Body Awareness,” starring Martha Swan, Lia Loomis, Dennis Goodnough and Terry Young, will show at the Upper Jay Art Center from July 7-10 and 14-17. “Body Awareness” is what Time Out New Yorks calls “an astonishingly complex web of emotions and ideas ... a smart, modest work about ordinary, flawed people, grasping for connection.” Tickets are $18 per person. Reservations are recommended. Showtime on each date is at 8 p.m. For more information, call 946-8315. The Adirondack Art Association in Essex will spotlight an exhibit by watercolorist Ann Pember from July 1 to Aug. 2. Pember is renowned for her exquisite watercolor paintings of flowers, rushing rivers, and wooded landscapes. She has been presented in more than 245 national juried exhibitions, her paintings have won more than 60 awards and her work has been featured in more than 40 books and publications, including six of the popular “Splash” books by North Light Books. The exhibition, which will feature a room dedicated to Pember’s artworks along with a group show of works by Art Association members, will be open for viewing during normal gallery hours. For more information, visit adirondackartassociation.com or call 963-8309. “Soundwaves,” a summer concert series on the shores of Lake Champlain, will bring a new performer to Ballard Park in Westport every Thursday until Aug. 11. North Country resident and veteran Jazz trumpeter Taylor Haskins and his wife Catherine founded “Soundwaves” in 2014, after accepting roles as volunteer organizers of the Westport Community Concert Series. This summer Taylor has curated a program of six performances by internationally renowned artists with diverse styles and instrumentation. On July 14, Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Richard Julian will perform. The following Thursday, Vermont’s Robinson Morse will bring his eclectic brand of instrumental soul music. For more information, contact soundwaveswestport@gmail.com or visit the Soundwaves page on Facebook. The Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh will offer free concerts every Wednesday this month beginning on July 13. Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Rotary Club and the Sunrise Rotary Club, these free concerts will offer outdoor entertainment with a little something for everyone. The Duo, otherwise known as Neil Wright and Johnny Seiden, will kick off the series at 5:30 p.m. on July 13. For more information, contact the Strand at 563-1604. Sunita Staneslow will perform at the Keene Valley Congregational Church on July 16. Named one of the top 10 Jewish instrumentalists by Moment Magazine, Staneslow received the 1998 McKnight Foundation Fellowship in recognition of her work with Jewish music. Staneslow has performed in venues all over the globe. She is a popular performer and instructor at many major North American harp festivals. In addition to the concert, she will give a workshop and master class for harpists of all levels on July 16 at 3 p.m. The concert itself will begin at 8 p.m. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, contact Peter Slocum at 708-5607. The second annual Infinity Con will be held at the Forum in Lake George on July 9-10. Confirmed guests so far include Ming Chen and Michael Zapcic from AMC’s hit TV show “Comic Book Men,” and Walter Jone, Karen Ashley, and David Yost from The Power Rangers. Infinity Con will also feature the “Back to the Future” and “Ghostbuster” cars, a cosplay contest, panels, live podcasts and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $25 for the weekend, $15 for a single day and $5 for kids ages 5-9. For more information, visit infinityconny.com. The Ticonderoga Historical Society will host a “Roaring Twenties” themed gala on July 16. The eve-
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ning will celebrate the 90th birthday of the Hancock House, complete with historically accurate dress and atmosphere. “We are planning an evening of wonderful fun,” said Bill Dolback, President of the Historical Society. “It’s a chance to step back in time, enjoy a costume contest with cash prizes, a picnic supper on the lawn and a great new show by Hot Box Honey.” Hot Box Honey is a Burlington-based 8-piece band lead by Jane Evans and guitarist Gregory Evans. They will showcase an upbeat mix of swing, Latin, and jazz standards from the 1920s era. Also entertaining during the picnic supper portion of the evening will be the Saratoga Springs barbershop quartet The Elderly Brothers. The costume contest will include cash prizes of $100 each for the best male and female representation of the 1920s, as well as a $150 prize for the best couple and $50 for the best child. Judges will be looking for accuracy in fabric choices, accessories and presentation. Tickets for the 90th birthday gala are $8 each or 2 for $15. The picnic chicken supper, provided by the Hot Biscuit Diner, will be $12 and pre-orders will be required. For more information, call the Historical Society at 585-7868 or contact tihistory@bridgepoint1.com. The 190 Grille & Cinema in Glens Falls will host the local hit series “Sunset Indie Sessions” every Tuesday during the month of July. The events will host some of the area’s best musicians playing their original music. The lineup will vary each week. For more information, contact the 190 Grille at 743-9622. The Au Sable River Valley Studio Tour will return for its second year on July 16-17. The tour includes over twenty-five artist studios and art spaces that feature a wide range of works by artists living and working in Keene Valley, Keene, Upper Jay, Jay, Wilmington and Au Sable Forks. Studios and art spaces will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. An opening reception will be held on July 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the Jay House on Randy’s Lane. This opening celebration will be held in conjunction with the opening of Norte Maar’s 3rd Annual Jay Invitational of Clay that includes a regional exhibition of ceramics and a weekend of programs and demonstrations in clay. For more information, visit nortemaar.org. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events
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The Burlington-based 8-piece band Hot Box Honey lead by Jane and Gregory Evans will perform during the “Roaring Twenties” themed gala hosted by the the Ticonderoga Historical Society at the Hancock House on July 16.
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The annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta is set to take place this Saturday.
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This collection is comprised of both well-known and new local bands, who will perform at different times of Friday and Saturday in either Trinity Park or the bandshell. The list includes DJ Adam Deffayette, Plowman’s Lunch, the Wagar Bros., incaHOOTS, Funky Batz and All Without the Bass. KIDS FUN GALORE Three kids-only spots will be open: ARC Kids Zone, BHSN Kids Carnival and new addition Get Ready to Learn! In the new offering, Geddes put forth $600 of the Mayor’s Cup budget toward heaps of books to give away to children. Crafts and tons of snacks will also be available on-site. Both Kids Zone, which is sponsored by the Advocacy and Resource Center of Clinton County, and Kids Carnival will offer different activities and games with prizes. For more information about Mayor’s Cup, email Geddes at geddess@ cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov. For a schedule of events, visit www. mayorscup.com.
Mayor’s Cup to honor Gordie Little with the ‘Spirit of Ianelli’ Award PLATTSBURGH — The Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee has announced that Gordie Little has been named the 2016 “Spirit of Ianelli” Award honoree. The “Spirit of Ianelli” Award was established in 2010 in honor of the late Mayor John Ianelli, former Mayor of the City of Plattsburgh and co-founder of the Mayor’s Cup Regatta in 1977. This honor is bestowed upon an individual–sailor or landlubber–who exemplifies the same “community does matter” spirit that inspired Mayor Ianelli 38 years ago, empowering our lake community to thrive, not only on race day, but every day. Sunrise Rotary’s Mayor’s Cup Cochair Joanne K. Dahlen said that selecting Gordie Little as this year’s honoree was an easy decision to make. “We only wish we had the opportunity to present Gordie the award in person and not posthumously.” Plattsburgh Mayor James Calnon said the awards ceremony was originally scheduled to take place immediately following the Mayor’s Cup Regatta Barbecue Saturday, July 9. However, the Mayor’s Cup Regatta & Festival Committee has changed the time and location because of the unique nature of this year’s award recipient. “There has been an outpouring of emotional support for Gordie Little and his family since his sudden death was announced last week,” Calnon said. “We want to give the entire community the opportunity to pay tribute to Gordie with a moment of silence.” Members of Gordie’s family, including his wife Kaye and daughter Diane Wright, will be on stage to receive the award on behalf of Little at the opening of the free, outdoor concert at the MacDonough Monument Bandshell at City Hall Place, at 8 p.m., on Mayor’s Cup Saturday, July 9.” Past honorees of the “Spirit of Ianelli” Award include 2015-Local Law Enforcement, 2014–Kit and Sally Booth, 2013-Bob Wallet, 2012-Roger Harwood, 2011-Matt Spiegel and 2010-Bob Pooler.
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WILLSBORO — It had been a quiet day on Lake Champlain, where Thomas Sucharzewski had spent the day fishing with his family. But then he felt a tug on his line. An epic battle ensued. Sucharzewski battled the Atlantic salmon for 10 minutes before he managed to bring the fish aboard. “It jumped out of the water four times and it was really tiring to get it in the boat,” Sucharzewski said. “The last time it jumped, it popped into the net.” Sucharzewski hoped his catch was big enough to net a big prize at the Lake Champlain International, the competition that drew competitors from 30 states. Tournament officials marveled when he triumphantly brought his capture back to the Indian Bay Marina for a weigh-in: At 29” and 9.6 pounds, the catch netted him third place in the overall adult category, beating 5,200 other fisherman. Not bad for a third-grader. Sucharzewski, 7, comes from a proud fishing family. Fishing is in the family’s blood, say his parents. Thomas’ grandfather, an avid sportsman, entered an ice fishing derby in 1986 and landed the grand prize, a tagged trout worth $10,000. He used the proceeds to start a business. His parents, Allison and John, got Thomas started at 3. At 5, Thomas scored his first big catch: a 34’’ catfish that weighed 11.5 pounds. It was too big for him to carry. Following Thomas’ catch last month, word spread like wildfire. Everybody wanted a picture with the pint-sized fisherman. And many conceded, while there was still one day remaining in the tournament, Thomas’ catch couldn’t be beat. Naturally, he notched first place in the tournament’s junior division coldwater category, walking away with two trophies and $1,200 and cash and prizes. At the awards ceremony, his picture even donned the posters, much to the surprise of his parents. Big sister Ava also fared well, pulling in a 7.5 pound, 27” trout. Thomas honed his skills with a 14’ aluminum boat, which he used to play around Willsboro Bay. A chief goal for Thomas in entering the tourney was to win himself a motor. “He definitely achieved that,” John said. “We just have to get it for him.” As far as the fish, it will be cut into steaks for a “festival of the giant salmon,” John said. Despite his tremendous achievements, Thomas remains modest and humble: “I just like looking at the fish,” he said.
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HappyÊ FourthÊ ofÊ July! Rouses Point held their annual three-day celebration last weekend. The three days featured games, food, a 5k, parade and fireworks throughout the entire village
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The “Woods and Wild Things” mural was revealed during Plattsburgh’s Fourth of July festivities. It was made possible by local artists Norman and Tory Taber, Clinton County elementary students and Outside Art: Public Art Project. Photos by Teah Dowling
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PLATTSBURGH — Mayor James Calnon directed the crowd to count down from three to unveil the “Woods and Wild Things” mural on Corner-Stone Bookshop. As visitors and residents screamed “three,” a large white tarp dropped and showed the finished product of local artists Norman and Tory Taber, who helped create a Beekmantown Elementary mural in 2008. “It is our hope that this mural can become a bright spot in the routine of everyone’s day and becomes the part of a very vibrant downtown,” said Norman at the unveiling during the 4th of July festivities. Scenery and critters in the mural were inspired by several Clinton County elementary students, who participated in a student poster contest. “We want to make Plattsburgh fun for children,” said Julia Devine, overseer of the project. “They’re a part of the community too.” Painting began in June for the mural facing Trinity Park. The total project cost was $5,000. The Clinton County Legislature gave $2,500 and over $1,000 was awarded through the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. The rest of the funds came through various donations. During the revealing, Amy Guglielmo, who also oversaw the project, thanked all of their supporters. This mural was made possible not only by the two SUNY Plattsburgh art professors and elementary school students, but Outside Art: Public Art Project — a movement created by Devine and Guglielmo to create an art environment in Plattsburgh and make it an art tourist attraction. “We can make our own culture,” Devine said. “Public art can help do that.” The organization assisted with the development of several other murals throughout the city, including the Battle of Plattsburgh mural on the side of the 30 City Visitors Center and the Mountain Lake Mandala. Another mural is set to be created in August, Devine said, behind the North Country Food Co-op.
Poster contest winners and honorable mentions Raif Lautenschuetz, Bailey Reese Gregoire, Cumberland Head Zoe Warren, home schooled Sophie Bechard, Momot Analuz Navarro, Momot Eveyln Lee Ford, Momot Gabriel Dolan, Peru Hanna Bechard, Rouses Point Zaedyn Carpenter, Rouses Point Sierra Babbie, Rouses Point Krista Sebert, Rouses Point
Morgan Christensen, Saranac Ryan Pflanz, Saranac Christian Gratto, Saranac Sadie Baughn, Saranac Madalyn Wynnik, Saranac Laurn Boissey, Saranac Emma Trudeau, Saranac Isaac Devine, Seton Jane Otap, Seton Aiden Pearl, Seton
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CHAZY — “Find Your Park Through Art” will take place Thursday, July 21, at The Alice T. Miner Musuem, at 7 p.m. Amanda Palmer will present a talk on her campaign to encourage artists and citizens of all ages to find their park through art. She will illustrate her inspirations, past artist residences in the National Parks and art creation processes in a slideshow featuring photography and art. Artwork will be available for sale. For more info, call 846-7336 or email director@minermuseum.org.
ROUSES POINT — Elvis Impersonator John Monforto will perform Thursday, July 28, on the Samuel De Champlain Center Stage at the Rouses Point Civic Center, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 297-2954.
Museum to discuss Franklin’s kite CHAZY — The Alice T. Miner Museum will host a presentation on how Benjamin Franklin’s kite was made Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. For more info, call 846-7336 or email director@ minermuseum.org.
Lion’s to host Home Day, Car Show CHAZY — The Chazy Lions Club’s 49th annual Old Home Day and Collector Car Show will take place Sunday, July 31, at the Chazy Rec Park, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, email bruc2082@gmail.com.
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Adirondack Regional Theater presents ‘Shrek’ ROUSES POINT — The Adirondack Regional Theater presents “Shrek the Musical, Jr.” Thursday, July 14, on the Rouses Point Samuel de Champlain Center Stage, at 6:30 p.m. Free. For more info, call Steve Merchant at 297-2954.
Strand seeks volunteer painters PLATTSBURGH — The Strand Center for the Arts is seeking all wall and trim painters to contribute work to the Arts Center by Wednesday, July 13. Volunteers can call Mickey Donovan to discuss their availabilty at 563-1604 ext. 105.
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