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Plattsburgh music scene loses venue in ROTA Gallery Studio to close its doors Dec. 11 Elizabeth Izzo

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PLATTSBURGH — ROTA Studio and Gallery, the city’s only all-ages, substancefree live music venue, is closing next week.

“Without a sustainable source of funds to pay bills every month, we cannot thrive and give back to the community any longer,” wrote Shannon Stott-Rigsbee, Secretary of ROTA, on the venue’s official Facebook page.

The venue’s last day is Dec. 11.

The do-it-yourself space has long struggled

to stay financially afloat.

At present, the non-profit will owe over $5,000 in back rent and electric bills.

“Our landlord is asking us to leave in order to have another business come in that can pay rent each month,” said Stott-Rigsbee. “I wouldn’t call it being evicted even though I guess it technically is, but even if we continued in this space or had a smaller space, we still wouldn’t be able to pay rent.”

Rent had been $1,200 per month, but was reduced to $1,000 earlier this year.

The building’s landlord said she is empathic to the organization, who have occupied the >> See ROTA | pg. 2

BCS student to perform in state honor band

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Bass clarinet player Tess Allen going to Syracuse for concert in March

Budget workshops continue as deadline for spending plan nears

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BEEKMANTOWN — It all started with a bass clarinet and a goal.

Last month, Beekmantown Central High School student Tara Allen found out that she was selected to be part of the New York State Band Director’s Association High School Honor Band.

Twice a year, NYSBDA chooses 115 students out of a pool of about 400 to participate in the all-state level ensemble.

Allen was the only one from BCS chosen to participate in the three-day conference in March.

The senior, who is 17, started playing the bass clarinet in fourth grade as a way to escape what she said was a rough childhood.

As Allen wiped away tears, she shared how music helped her cope with the divorce of her parents when she was 5 years old.

“I stopped doing good in school and I basically lost myself,” she said. “But playing the bass clarinet made it better...it was something I was good at and it helped pushed me to do better.”

Allen trained vigorously with the instrument provided by >> See BCS MUSICIAN | pg. 2

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PLATTSBURGH — Councilors continued hammering out a 2017 spending plan for the city last Thursday.

Chief of Police Desmond Racicot and Recreation Superintendent Steve Peters were on deck to discuss their wish lists for next year.

Racicot said replacing police vehicles is a necessity for his department, and said the city should replace two vehicles annually.

But that’s not always possible due to tight budgets, he said.

Next year, the police department is asking for three, a 146 percent increase in motor vehicle costs.

“We’re asking for three because the life of the vehicles… they don’t hold up,” he said.

The department also must fork over $6,100 to equip and repaint each car.

The older cars are often shuttled to other departments, Racicot said, thus saving them the expense of buying new units.

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Bridge Street space since July of 2014.

“We totally appreciate the groups that perform there and the opportunity they provide for musicians and artists for all different types of mediums,” said Devi Momot, whose husband owns the property. “We’re working closely with them to make sure that can continue.”

ROTA has branded itself as an all-ages venue designed to offer a creative outlet for youth.

‘IT’S TOO LATE’ Stott-Rigsbee also cited the lack of attendance and volunteers as a reason for closure.

“The DIY-punk scene in Plattsburgh is so small that it’s difficult to find people,” said Stott-Rigsbee.

Run by 12 volunteers in its heyday, ROTA’s staff is now down to five, with three key members taking on a bulk of responsibilities for the venue: Stott-Rigsbee, Catherine Harrison-Werster and Thomas Gadway.

“We’re acting as the board and staff,” said Stott-Rigsbee.

“We had to give up because

we can’t do everything.”

Stott-Rigsbee and Harrison-Werster, both members of local metal/improv band Doomf**k, said that they would likely have to do a lot of performances or fundraising to pay off the venue’s debt.

“We’ll try to have shows at the Monopole,” said StottRigsbee. But at $250 per gig, she wondered aloud: “How many shows will we need to do?”

“I don’t even want to think about it,” Harrison-Werster said. “If people could help us, that would be great.”

As for the question of whether ROTA can obtain a grant, or some sort of benefactor — Stott-Rigsbee said they have tried everything,

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the school for the next eight years.

The music player started playing professionally in the Beekmantown Middle School Band and eventually moved up into the Beekmantown High School Band.

The school ensemble wasn’t enough for this student, as she joined the Strawhatters – a community band – and the SUNY Plattsburgh Symphonic Band.

Now, she will perform in the honor band in Syracuse on March 5, an opportunity she once had before in eighth grade when she was invited to join the NYSBDA middle school band.

The week following the concert, Allen plans on auditioning for the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

Allen’s dream is to become a music teacher and share her love of the bass clarinet and all other musical instruments to

and even so, “it’s too late.”

ALL AGES Harrison-Werster worries about the effect ROTA’s closure will have on area youth.

ROTA was the city’s only all-ages, substance-free venue, according to HarrisonWerster, with many of its shows catering to teenagers and college students.

“I was going to a junkyard in Morrisonville called ‘The Crackhouse’ when I was 13,” she said. “We wanted to build a safe place for kids here.”

Her dream, when she first joined the venue, was to start up a kids’ rock camp.

“I never got to execute what I wanted to do,” Harrison-Werster said.

Harrison-Werster, along with the rest of ROTA’s rotating cast of members, had a lot of ideas for events and services that ROTA could provide.

“We could do so much if we had the funding,” said Stott-Rigsbee.

COMMUNITY SOUNDS OFF Following last Friday’s announcement, fans took to so-

cial media to mourn.

“This sucks really bad,” wrote Lowell Wurster, of Lucid, on Facebook. “It makes my heart sad that ROTA is closing its doors after doing so much for so many.”

Plattsburgh resident Gary Lane wrote: “Another local venue closing down. Sad,” he said. “I am losing two of my favorite all age venues this year. I hope new homes can be found for both and people get out to support them with me.”

“This is a very sad thing to see happen in our community,” said Kara Moulton, of Plattsburgh. “The ROTA crew has worked so hard to keep this safe and sober place open for us. If you can donate in any way to help these guys out, they truly deserve it.”

Momot said in order for venues to thrive — which often don’t generate revenues through alcohol sales, and mainly draw in small, local artists — broad community support is needed.

“In our region, there’s been a tremendous amount of effort with a few of the volunteers with ROTA,” she said. “We have a very high amount of respect and admi-

the next generation of students.

“I love music,” she said. “Music, in my eyes, makes everything better.”

Beekmantown music teacher Mike Nystoriak has been coaching Allen since middle school.

He said he couldn’t be more proud of his student.

“She worked hard to get where she is today,” he said. “I can’t wait to see what she will accomplish in years to come.”

Allen said she only needs one more thing to make her future successful: a prestige low c bass clarinet.

She’s currently looking for this professional model to take her to the next step in her music career.

“I want this more than a new car,” she said. “It’s something I need in order to make my music better.”

In the meantime, Allen plans on practicing for the concert and enjoying the time she has left with the bass clarinet that changed her life. ration for them.

“It can’t be on the shoulders of the people who own the building,” Momot said.

“It’s very expensive. But it is an absolutely essential service and venue that we still need.”

Stott-Rigsbee and Harrison-Werster ask that if ROTA ever helped you, then “pay it forward.”

“If ROTA ever helped you, help someone else,” StottRigsbee said.

“Make sure it wasn’t all for nothing.”

ROTA will host its final show on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.

The event, billed as “Happy Holigays,” is a drag show featuring performers Aurora Risay, Cherie Insanity, Big Juicy, Dorian Knights, Hunter Down and more. On Dec. 11, Stott-Rigsbee, Harrison-Werster and Gadway are planning to hold a free market and art sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit facebook.com/rotagallery.

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“We’ve probably given away five cars in the past few years.”

MATTE BLACK CRUISERS Councilor Mike Kelly (Ward 2) asked if the department would consider returning to classic black and white paint for their cruisers.

Racicot said that he would like to, but the decision was made because they were “trying to be cheap” after residents complained about the cost of painting vehicles.

“But they’re, like, stealthy,” said Kelly. “People think you’re trying to sneak up on them. That’s the impression they give me.”

“We do sneak up on people,” said Racicot. “But you know something? We don’t arrest anyone unless they’re doing something wrong.”

ASSET FORFEITURE The police department said that their asset forfeiture fund is not meant to supplement their budget — but enhance it.

Reserves are no longer as healthy as they once were.

Racicot said that the department tries to take a lot out of the asset forfeiture fund to offset costs, like computers and furniture.

The department projected $97,000 in asset forfeiture revenues.

The chief said the number is tough to pinpoint, calling them “fairy tale” numbers.

That number could be higher or lower he said.

For example, in 2016, the department budgeted $230,500. But $95,932 was the actual amount seized.

But the city auditor said the department needed to offer a rough estimate, as well as map out how they would use those projected funds.

The police department currently has $116,000 in their asset forfeiture account, according to Racicot. “Here’s the sad news with that: we used to have hundreds of thousands,” he said.

In the age of the internet, Racicot says that criminals are getting more technologically advanced, leading to a noticeable decrease in asset forfeiture money.

He said that criminals are now using everything from bitcoin to paypal to move money around. “Cash for drugs is not as prevalent as it used to be.”

OPIATE EPIDEMIC “The opioid problem in our community is out of control,” said Racicot.

Racicot said that the department has basically created a “war

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room” in their conference room, where the walls are covered with local opiate addicts.

The entrenched epidemic has forced the department to reorganize their staff to be more efficient, including assigning more officers to surveil suspected criminals.

“That’s how we make a bigger impact,” he said.

“We can’t ask you for more people. We know you can’t afford it, and we know we wouldn’t get it,” said Racicot.

CITY REC The City Recreation Department said they hoped lawmakers would authorize a capital campaign in 2018 that would allow the department to address ADA compliancy issues, repairs to the Crete Civic Center and to maximize on the “open space” in the city, among other things.

“We really owe it to our taxpayers to do that kind of thing,” said Steve Peters, superintendent of the Recreation Department.

Peters said that he has been outspoken about the need for some sort of reserve fund for the Recreation Department.

“We can’t keep raiding the taxpayers for every improvement we want to make,” said Peters.

Mayor James Calnon proposed a resolution to invoke a local law authorizing the common council to go over the state-mandated tax cap if necessary.

Calnon said it is a precautionary measure that does not portend the city busting their cap.

“This is no indication of where we think the budget is going,” Calnon said.

A public hearing is slated for Dec. 15.

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Beekmantown Central to add two more pre-k classrooms School district receives state funding to give learning opportunities to 3 year olds

By Teah Dowling

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BEEKMANTOWN— No longer will 3 year olds be turned away from entering the school district’s pre-k program.

Last month, Beekmantown Central School District received $213,408 from the state to establish a new pre-k classroom in Beekmantown Elementary and Cumberland Head Elementary.

Both schools already have a pre-k program for 4 year olds only. This new offering will be just for the 3-year-olds.

“We saw it as a no brainer to apply for this funding,” Superintendent Dan Mannix said. “We want to get kids in a learning environment as early as possible.”

The funds came as part of a $10.4 million package announced to 25 high-need school districts across the state.

The package will increase access to pre-kindergarten for more than 1,500 three-year-old students across New York, according to the governor’s office.

“Every child deserves a fair shot at a high-quality education,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in the announcement. “This funding will help level the academic playing field for children in these underprivileged communities, giving them opportunity to succeed, thrive and ultimately lead in New York.”

The two elementary schools already have two pre-k classrooms each, which accommodate 72 4-year-olds.

No 3 year olds were allowed in the program. By adding two more classrooms, one in each building, Mannix said 36 3-year-olds will now be able to participate.

Each child is drawn at random for a spot in the program.

Everyone in the 3-year-old program will receive a guaranteed spot in the next year’s pre-k.

“It’s going to be nice to give those kids an early start with their academic career,” said Mannix.

In each classroom setting, the young ones will participate in small group activities and learn basic English and math skills.

According to the National Education Association, children who enroll in preschool programs are less likely to repeat grades and need special education.

In the long run, they are more likely to graduate from high school, own homes and have longer marriages.

“Research shows that as much as half of the

achievement gap is already established before children enter first grade,” said Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa in a statement.

“Giving our children a quality head start is simply the right thing to do.”

In 2011, Cuomo started a statewide initiative to provide funding pre-k programming in highneed districts.

The goal is to promote early education and improve the academic future for all students.

Both BCSD and Northern Adirondack Central School in Ellenburg have received this funding to build and expand their programs.

The most recent round of funding, including $176,000 to Chateaugay Central in Franklin County, was awarded to school districts based on the quality of the application and other factors, including district and student need, efforts to target the highest need students, and efforts to maximize total number of children served in pre-kindergarten programs.

Beekmantown Central is currently seeking in-

CVPH to honor vets with new program PLATTSBURGH — Patients at the University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) who have served their country are now being recognized for that service by the hospital.

Military veterans who are admitted to CVPH now receive a U.S. flag honoring their service and indicating in which military branch they served.

The flags can be displayed on the hospital room door for all to see.

“These flags put a spotlight on our patients who are veterans. It’s sign of honor. This initiative has been has really been a team effort that not surprisingly comes from our veterans,” explains Chief Operating Officer Michelle LeBeau.

The recognition initiative has been spearheaded by CVPH Director of Patient Care Resources Dan Lee and a number of other CVPH staff members who are veterans.

Lee, who served 25 years in the U.S Army Reserve and was stationed at Fort Benning Martin Army Community Hospital in Georgia, felt a strong need to bring some kind of recognition for veterans at the Plattsburgh hospital.

“It’s been a wonderful experience,” he said.

“I’m always looking for ways to express our ap-

terested families to take part in this offering, along with new teachers and teaching aides.

Classroom placement in both schools is being discussed, along with a starting date.

For more information, visit bcsdk12.org.

Beekmantown Central School District recently received over $10 million from the state to offer pre-k classrooms for 3 year olds. One classroom will be placed in the both the Beekmantown Elementary School and Cumberland Head Elementary School.

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preciation for our veterans, and this idea has really taken off nicely.”

“About a year ago, I started looking at different programs on how organizations recognize their vets,” Lee explained, adding that he learned of one particular practice at another hospital where veterans were honored by identifying the military branch in which they served.

“I thought that would be a great option for us,” he said. He ran the idea by other CVPH veterans who agreed and came up with the flag design.

They’d work together organizing the hospital’s Flag Day celebration last June and in addition to launching this patient/veteran recognition program, are exploring ways to honor veterans who are employees of the hospital.

Lee said the patient registration and information services and support departments worked together to develop a process that identifies new patients as veterans. Now, an additional question is asked during the admission process and a report is generated. With that information, the hospital is able to identify the veterans who served.

“We’ll welcome the veterans and present them with a flag they can display.” Lee said. “We owe so much to our veterans.”

“We should always do everything we can to recognize and honor them,” Lee added.

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County chips in funds for Lyon Street School restoration Funds to go toward roof replacement, future projects yet to be determined

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — Last month, town officials received $7,880 from Clinton County to complete the Lyon Street School roof replacement.

Clinton County awarded the monies through the Tobacco Reserve Fund to help replenish the town historian’s budget.

Each year, Town Historian Ron Allen receives around $5,000 from the town’s general fund. About 98 percent of that budget goes toward renovations.

Renovations on the old schoolhouse began about three years ago in an attempt to keep the last schoolhouse standing in Peru.

So far, the support timbers and a sill were replaced. The front cement steps and patio were repaired. Lastly, the restored bell tower was reunited with the schoolhouse.

The roof replacement deemed to be too much for the historian to handle on his own as several bids came in a few thousand above his budget.

“We would’ve been short,” said Allen.

Allen approached the town board in September to ask for assistance.

Supervisor Peter Glushko said due to the budget being tight, the town was not able to allocate additional funds toward the project.

Councilman Jim Langley floated the idea of reaching out to the county for help.

The only downside, Glushko said, is that the town won’t be able to apply for any additional tobacco fund monies for the next three years.

“I have no problem putting all my budget into the schoolhouse again,” said Allen.

Completion of the roof replacement, Glushko said, will be dependent on the weather. Glushko said the town is currently in the midst of planning a meeting to discuss future renovations and what’s to come of the old schoolhouse.

“We’re going to come up with a long-term plan and see what else needs to be done,” said Glushko.

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‘Business of Being Born’ screening on tap

Peru VFW to host Christmas bingo

SARANAC — The “Business of Being Born” will be screened at the Farmhouse Pantry on Dec. 11 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. This documentary gives a full insight into past and present birth practices. A discussion with local midwife Kathy Breault of Safe Passage Midwifery will follow. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call 293-5174.

PERU — Christmas Bingo will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Peru Memorial VFW Post 309. Doors and concession open at noon. Card sales will begin at 1 p.m. and bingo will start at 2 p.m. No games pays less than $100 and a total of $2,000 will be awarded. For more information, call 643-2309.

Open mic night slated Dec. 17 SARANAC — There will be an open mic night at the Farmhouse Pantry on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. All local talents are welcome. For more information, call 293-5174.

Benefit auction to raise money for Justice for the Children MORRISONVILLE — A Christmas benefit auction will take place Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fuzzy Ducks.

The auction will contain all new merchandise such as toys,

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Clinton County recently allocated funds to complete the roofing on the Lyon Street School. The Peru town board is planning future meetings to determine what else needs to be done in terms of renovation.

collectables, blankets and more. There will also be raffles and games. All proceeds will go toward benefitting Justice for the Children. For more information, call 645-0901.

American Legion to host MidnightMoonshine performance w w ROUSES POINT — Midnight-Moonshine will be performing Friday, Dec. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the American Legion Montgomery Post 912. Midnight-Moonshine is a new pop country/classic rock cover band from Plattsburgh. For more information, call 297-2600.

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Living United

ooner or later we all need a helping hand and no local organization does more to assist our local non-profit support agencies than the United Way. Over the years I’ve had the great fortune to be a part of the United Way Campaign. I’ve seen first hand what the United Way is all about and how valuable they are to our region.

Obviously, charitable giving means different things to different people.

Who among us wouldn’t give when we know the exact circumstances of the need?

Who wouldn’t part with a few bucks a week if it meant a Life Flight Helicopter would come to the rescue of their family member or even themselves?

Sadly many never recognize the value of those few dollars given each week. How a couple of bucks can impact the lives of so many or just when those same few dollars plus many more may come to their own aid. Just like the devastating damage from a storm, fire or accident we just never know what’s around the corner for any of us and there is nothing any of us wouldn’t do when we clearly see the immediate need.

Unfortunately the need, while present, isn’t always right there on the surface clearly visible to all. It’s buried in everyday life and, while part of life, it is just as pressing as those who suffer at the hand of misfortune.

That’s where the Partner Agencies of the United Way step forward everyday, dealing with both large and visible events as well as those private, behind the scenes family issues that affect so many across our region.

Many of these volunteer agencies would cease to exist without voluntary contributions either through the United Way Campaign or outright donations by a generous public.

Through the United Way Campaign 100% of your contribution can be channeled directly to a specific agency or agencies of your choice.

Only through the United Way Campaign will your employer allow you to have a small payroll deduction taken each week that adds up to a significant dollar amount by year’s end.

Only through the United Way Campaign can you join with other generous givers from around our community to create a major giving source to support these hard working non-profit agencies, so they can focus their energies on serving those in need and not on raising funds.

On behalf of all the agencies and the many volunteers who generously donate their time, and most importantly all those served by these wonderful agencies, thank you for your consideration in supporting this most worthwhile community campaign and for whatever you can contribute.

Dan Alexander may be reached at dan@suncommunitynews.com.

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County officials deserve praise for budget work

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ounty budgets have been filed across the North Country.

Officials deserve to be hailed for delivering on-time budgets that do not reduce services in these choppy fiscal waters.

Not only have authorities been struggling with declining revenues, but are also faced with ever-increasing mandates.

A combination of department reshuffling, big grant packages and intense line item examinations led to Clinton County officials zeroing in on a tax increase of less than one percent despite plummeting sales tax revenues — a textbook example of modern efficiency.

Warren County saw a 1.7 percent tax increase in their $150 million plan; Franklin County, 2.8 percent.

Essex County saw the highest increase, with a projected 3.75 percent hike, or about $8 annually on a $100,000 home.

But budget officials deserve special praise, since they managed to pull the county back from the precipice.

The hike was long-planned, and is in accordance with a five-year plan implemented by county administrators after a state audit.

Like other municipalities in the Adirondack Park, Essex County always has a few strikes against it: The tax base is largely static, and mandated costs are eating up an increasingly-larger slice of the pie, constituting some 75 percent of the tentative levy.

County Manager Dan Palmer, in particular, deserves to be singled out for praise.

After all, it wasn’t too long ago when he quit in frustration over the budget process in 2012.

Despite the state audit, which criticized the county for dipping too much

into their fund balance, county supervisors wanted to continue to plow through their savings in order to keep taxes low.

Lawmakers also failed to determine how they would reconcile that without making deep cuts in programming.

Four years later, Palmer has proven them wrong, and the state comptroller’s office considers county finances to be in solid shape.

After all, the numbers speak for themselves: Fund balance use this year is at $1.9 million (compared to $6.8 million at their most bloated).

In 2004, the tax rate was $3.91.

Despite significant annual increases since then, the proposed tax rate in 2017 is $3.25.

And there was largely no pain to the taxpayers.

No one felt that uptick in taxes, which have had a comparatively little impact compared to school or town taxes.

Eight dollars extra on a $100,000 home is negligible, especially when the county must navigate rising costs across a number of fronts, including social programming, health insurance, highway maintenance, employee benefits and legal aid.

Four years ago when he was considering stepping down, we criticized Palmer for not smiling more.

To be fair, though, he had little reason to at the time.

The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau and Pete DeMola. We want to hear from you. Drop us a line on our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.

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UnitedÊ WayÊ playsÊ aÊ vitalÊ role To the Editor: This is a challenging year for us all, but it will be especially hard on the agencies who step forward in tough times, to make certain there is a helping hand for those whose circumstances leave them even more vulnerable. Many of those agencies depend on support from the community through the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. The economic crisis has placed the United Way and its member agencies in a difficult position; while more people are in need of services due to the downturn, contributors find it even more difficult to support the campaign.

Over the years, the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has continually expanded their services, playing a vital role in our communities by providing area non-profits and those they assist, with no only funding but many other valuable resources.

The United Way is a highly valued asset in our community. Despite our own personal struggles we must not forget that every contribution, no matter how small, even if it’s less than you’ve been able to give in the past, is still a significant contribution.

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TreeÊ lightingÊ aÊ success To the Editor: What a wonderful night we all had in the Town of Moriah last Saturday!!

Our first annual Memorial Tree Lighting was a great success.

The Moriah Chamber of Commerce would like to send out a big “Thank You” to all the families that attended and supported our event.

Thanks also to the many fire departments that participated in the parade, the Coyote Ridge 4-H Club, Girl Scouts, Lake Champlain Bible Church, Moriah Shock, Ed Roberts and crew, Jeannie Ball and the Port Henry Firemen Auxiliary, Jim Davis and Reverend Mitch, Ginny Vanderwood and her wagon team, and Lohr McKinstry for covering the event. Special thanks to Tim Sprague for growing the 12 foot tree. Many thanks to Santa and his elves.

It was an inspirational night!

Catherine Sprague Moriah Chamber of Commerce President

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ClintonÊ gotÊ badÊ rap To the Editor: I have to wonder ... how is it that you could take one presidential candidate, about whom there is no need to say anything, really, because he continually demonstrates live for everybody his vileness and lack of integrity — and on the other hand, a presidential candidate whose good works and strength of character are vilified and lied about, ad nauseum, and refer to them simply as two flawed candidates?

You have to ignore what borders on evil on the one hand and buy into character assassination on the other hand.

Hillary Clinton has been objectively monitored by nonpartisan organizations as the most truthful candidate out of the whole field of presidential candidates this go around. Yet, she is referred to over and over again as a terrible liar. If you look up assessment of the Clinton Foundation by again nonpartisan organizations, you will find that it is highly respected, and yet it is continually scorned as a money making scheme of the Clintons.

Hillary Clinton’s handling of her emails and of the Benghazi incident are comparable to or meet a higher standard than that of high-ranking officials in previous administrations. These things are easily confirmed by a brief scanning of information available on the internet.

Why would a highly respectable, intelligent, down-to-earth purveyor of civil affairs and life in general refer to these two candidates simply as flawed, rather than vile on the one hand and highly meritorious on the other?

Honest to God, I wish I knew how to answer that, because to me, this is the story and question of this election. It’s a story and question, both of which will live on in historical studies for a long, long time.

If Donald Trump remains our president, his deplorable record will continually lead us back to this story and question, how could we have looked at these two candidates as each simply flawed, and consequently elect such a disastrous individual whose primary “virtue” is that he doesn’t fit the mold of the discredited politicians that preceded him?

Don Austin Greensboro, NC

IÊ lovedÊ myÊ LionÊ daysÊ Ñ Ê butÊ myÊ childrenÊ areÊ lovingÊ theirÊ Griffin days To the Editor: It is a different time — time to again explore a school merger.

I was very encouraged by the unanimous joint action taken by the Elizabethtown-Lewis and Westport Boards of Education at their presentation of the Merger Feasibility Study on Nov. 30 to pursue the next step in gathering information to help determine whether a merger is a good option for the future of our communities.

I applaud the work they have already done and their cautious progression.

I was a green and gold ELCS Lion for my entire childhood.

In that time, my father served on the board. Enrollment was high, the economy was good, and budgets were healthy. A merger was studied, considered and rejected.

My parents were ELCS Lions for their entire school experience. My grandparents served on the BOE during that time.

Our communities were thriving and enrollment was high.

Merging was not needed.

My grandfather Fenimore attended a successfully merged Elizabethtown-Lewis school in what is now the museum, bringing students from one-room schoolhouses into a district with more class offerings, better facilities and sports teams.

They had a gym for the first time and their colors were blue and gold!

My grandfather Merrihew was a Westport Eagle and my great-grandfather Merrihew served on the WCS BOE. Like the new ELCS, WCS was a step up for students who had previously gone to small schools in Westport, Wadhams, Whallonsburg and Lewis.

Times have changed again. Our programming is suffering from low enrollment and budgetary constraints.

Our communities have read the writing on the wall in the past to decide the best path for the future of our children. I hope our communities do the same now. Please become informed about how our districts have changed.

Please do not respond with, “They have looked at merging over and over and it never works.” It may work this time, as it has several times in our communities in the past, and we owe it to our children to consider it again.

Please do not put colors or mascots above a quality education. Those of us who have been involved with Griffin teams have seen that students will embrace a new identity with enthusiasm.

Please do not assume that a merger will cause your taxes to go up. The feasibility study indicates that this should not be the case. Unless we wait too long and the incentive aid is no longer offered by the state.

An actual merger is years down the road, but the boards are wisely moving slowly and gathering all of the information they need to make a good plan.

Eventually, these steps will require community votes. I ask you, for the sake of our students, please find out why a merger is being studied at this time.

Please look up the results of the feasibility study. Please ask a parent why they want more for their children than what we can currently offer. And when it comes time, please support the next step in the study so that we have the information we need to make the best decision possible.

I loved my Lion days. But my children are loving their Griffin days. And so am I. Let’s consider what has saved our sports and look into saving our education, too.

Arin Burdo Elizabethtown

RepublicansÊ haveÊ Ô neverÊ doneÊ anythingÊ toÊ helpÊ workingÊ classÕ To the Editor: The intense conservative ire for Obamacare may seem like an anomaly in American history, but it’s eerily reminiscent of two other large — and now widely popular — expansions of the safety net: social security and medicare.

The two programs are now a staple of American political culture. But a backward glance at the political environment during their inception reveals equally fierce, ugly antipathy from conservatives — including screaming warnings that they’d be ruinous to freedom.

During the 1935 debate over social security, Republicans likened it to slavery and dictatorship.

“Never in the history of the world has any measure been brought here so insidiously designed as to prevent business recovery, to enslave workers and to prevent any possibility of the employers providing work for the people,” said Rep. John Taber (R-NY).

“The lash of the dictator will be felt,” said Rep. Daniel Reed (R-NY). “And 25 million free American citizens will for the first time submit themselves to a fingerprint test.”

Rep. James W. Wadsworth (R-NY) cautioned that passage of social security would open the door to a government power “so vast, so powerful as to threaten the integrity of our institutions and to pull the pillars of the temple down upon the heads of our descendants.”

The Republican party has really never done anything to help the working class — although, they have succeeded in reducing taxes for the wealthy.

Joe DeMarco Jay

BenÊ SpragueÊ fundraiserÊ aÊ hugeÊ success To the Editor: We would like to thank the countless businesses and private donors and the general public for their participation in making the fundraiser for Ben Sprague (Hosted Oct. 23 at Mad River Pizzeria) a huge success.

From the entrance of the Pizzeria to the bandstand, friends, acquaintances and strangers were in attendance support Ben Sprague, an Au Sable Valley Central School student and athlete who endured and is continuing to recover from a severe staph infection.

We are also very thankful for an evening of live entertainment generously donated by several talented local musicians to include: Susan Richards, Dobridge Jones and Eric Klotzko.

Many thanks and appreciation extended to Silent Auction Volunteers, Kristina Dukett and Kelly Murphy for organizing this part of the fundraiser and to Cindi Murphy for volunteering her time to organize the 50/50 Raffle and monetary contributions.

We are full of thanks and appreciation to The Sun Community News, Plattsburgh Press Republican and Dr. Seth and Trudy Rosenblum of the Jay Community News for assisting with the promotion of the fundraiser.

Our local media outlets continue to play a key role in the success of North Country fundraisers.

Once again, we are thankful for the continued support shown within the small community of Au Sable Forks as well as throughout the North Country Region.

Lance Lawrence, Gene Gilbert Au Sable Forks

Vet:Ê IÊ wasÊ angered,Ê humiliatedÊ byÊ insensitiveÊ cashier To the Editor: Many local businesses and restaurants are offering discounts to armed services; active, reserve, retired or those with service-connected disabilities to include spouses and dependent children.

These offered benefits helped me recover a long lost feeling of pride in the recognition of my service as a U.S. Army, Vietnam combat veteran.

Today, as a member of a multi-conflict VA disabled veter-

ans group, I can say for all of us that we feel honor and pride with any recognition for our sacrifice and service.

Thank you.

Recently, I shopped at a big box Plattsburgh construction material and hardware store which offers a 10 percent everyday discount to all veterans — active, reserve, retired and disabled.

As I stood in line before the cashier, I requested their military discount for my purchase. Her immediate, loud and shrill response to my request was, “You got I.D.?”

I scuffled the purchase items and fumbled with my wallet to present my DOD/military issued photo I.D. card. I expected to have to show some identification but not in this manner.

I was humiliated and felt publicly embarrassed by this whole thunderous transaction. I felt as if I was asking for some kind of handout. I felt no pride in myself, my service or being a Veteran.

In fact, my feelings jumped from embarrassment and rocketed to anger. No smile, no thank you for your service, no kiss my ***, nothing… just “You got I.D.?”

What was I, a criminal trying to get away with something?

It flashed back to my return home from Vietnam in 1969 — with thrown eggs, fruit and signs calling me “baby killer.”

Back then I was exposed, vulnerable and I quickly found that I could take no pride in what had been my service for my country, as a Vietnam vet my country was denying me.

I felt those same attitudes this day in this store as I was answerable to a young cashier. This person appeared to have no appreciation for the thousands of men and women military and its veterans who are or have served for our country and its people like her.

I paid for my items and left the store angry, humiliated and wanted to lash out in some manner but as I did in 1969. I just dissolved into the crowd shedding any veteran identity and for the moment losing all pride.

I’m sure this cashier didn’t realize what she had done and that in itself is a tragedy. I thought I should have asked to speak to her supervisor, except speaking to a supervisor would have probably aggravated the incidence with “here is another veteran with an attitude.”

Plus a 10 percent discount isn’t exactly “my right,” I view it as an honor and show of appreciation.

If a business offers a military or veteran discount program, I hope it is not just to be “politically correct” and that they truly are showing commitment to and appreciation for military, down to the lowest level of customer service. Notwithstanding the store’s policy letter from the president and CEO to all veterans, in this store on this day there was not much appreciation felt.

We need the support and commitment from our country to help us restore and keep our honor and pride as veterans.

We are not looking for thanks but we appreciate it greatly with veteran pride when it comes and is given in sincerity.

Next time you see a veteran, please thank him or her for their service.

David Tinker Plattsburgh

ThoughtsÊ onÊ ElizabethtownWestportÊ schoolÊ merger To the Editor: I do sympathize with Mr. Macdougal, especially at tax time.

However, I don’t think he was present about 20 years ago at a meeting in what was once the gym in the old school in Willsboro. It was filled with people from Willsboro who were anxious to find out what aid was available from the state for a new school. Also present was a representative from the state department of education, and, although not willingly, were members of the Westport School Board. The state representative said that if the two schools were willing to merge the state would pay 88 percent of the cost of a new school building.

While the people from Willsboro seemed very enthusiastic, the Westport Board made it plain they were not interested.

As a result, the children of Willsboro have had the advantages of a new building for the last 16 years.

Now the Westport District, still in their old building, is discussing a merger with Elizabethtown. State aid, if any, has not been reported.

It is unfortunate that school populations throughout the North Country are declining, but perhaps our new technology will provide an answer.

John Uhlig Willsboro

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To CP-3 or not CP-3 — that is the question in land use debate Groups spar over mechanized access in Boreas Pond debate

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NORTH HUDSON — ATVs shredding through the woods. Snowmobiles whizzing and whirring through the tract. Planes taking off and landing from pristine ponds.

Much of the discussion surrounding Boreas Ponds have been centered on how much of the newly acquired state parcel would be opened to motorized recreational use.

But how much is fact versus fiction?

“Motorize the ponds” has become a frequent rallying point for BeWildNY, a coalition of environmental groups who are calling for an expansion of Wilderness, which restricts the type of recreational activities that can be enjoyed on the lands.

Access the Adirondacks, their counterpart, is calling for increased recreational usage under a Wild Forest designation, including electric motors on boats and limited snowmobiling on the parcel.

The Adirondack Park Agency is wrapping up a series of public hearings designed to glean input, with the final scheduled for Wednesday in Albany.

At the hearing in Schroon Lake, North Hudson Supervisor Ron Moore said he wanted to clear up motorized misconceptions regarding the 20,543-acre tract, purchased by the state last May. “The use of ATVs, trailer power boats, and certainly not the ridiculous notion of float planes, was never proposed or discussed as a use on any of these properties,” Moore said.

The effects of emission-free electric motors are negligible on both the environment and other visitors, says the group, and snowmobiling efforts would utilize existing road networks.

BeWildNY’s preferred plan envisions a Wilderness area expanded south to include

the Boreas Ponds and the watersheds above them, and would add a buffer of at least a mile south of First Pond in Boreas.

Doing so would bar electric motors on the waters, which BeWildNY says threatens public enjoyment and acts as a vessel for invasive species.

The group, which hopes for the creation of the largest motor-free Wilderness area east of the Rockies, agrees that a snowmobile network could be accommodated, but only further south under a new trail that would largely parallel the Blue Ridge Road, a county highway.

Both groups disagree on how much of the Gulf Brook Road should be kept open: Access says all the way to the ponds; BeWildNY wants to grant access to LaBier Flow, a distance of about a mile from Boreas Ponds.

While the plans have marked differences, the real divide has surfaced over access for the disabled — and that’s from where the ATV chatter is derived.

WHAT’S CP-3?

Members of Access have called for a parking lot with 6 to 10 spaces in “close proximity to the pond,” with a minimum of four designated state Department of Conservation CP-3 parking spaces.

The CP-3 policy grants the DEC the authority to issue temporary revocable permits to provide motor vehicle access to certain state lands to qualified people with disabilities.

BeWildNY says this policy opens the doors to ATV usage; Access says that is not their intent.

Under DEC policy, motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs that are suitable for indoor and outdoor use can be used in any Wilderness areas open to pedestrian traffic.

But the CP-3 designation allows the use of other motorized travel, like ATVs, through a permitting system on some state lands. CP-3 is prohibited altogether under a Wilderness designation, as is public motor vehicle use by anyone, including the DEC. For some, the difference may be splitting hairs, but the dispute has opened fault lines between the two groups and their supporters.

‘INJURIOUS TO PONDS’ John Sheehan, a spokesman for BeWildNY, maintains that CP-3 paves the way for ATV use in areas where they are currently prohibited.

“There has been discussion that there is no one advocating for all-terrain vehicle access to this area,” Sheehan said in Schroon Lake.

“Respectfully, that is not true.”

Sheehan said CP-3 aren’t handicapped accessible parking spaces like one would expect to see outside a convenience store or a supermarket.

CP-3, said Sheehan, gives people the right

to not only go in themselves, but to have a group of companions with the person operating the ATV. “We believe this would be injurious to the ponds, that all-terrain vehicle traffic is not appropriate in this specific location,” Sheehan said.

A better way to accommodate disabled guests, said BeWildNY, is the creation of a new wheelchair-accessible trail akin to the trails at Dillon Park in Long Lake.

“They are smooth and gently sloped, allowing wheelchair and scooter access by people with disabilities,” Sheehan told the Sun. A similar trail would work between LaBier Flow and Boreas, says BeWildNY. But the exact framework hasn’t yet been hammered out.

“I think it’s important for everybody to know that a Wilderness designation is not an impediment to handicapped access to the area,” Sheehan said.

‘NEVER PROPOSED USE’ Moore conceded CP-3 technically could allow the use of ATVs for the disabled, but the goal is to put users as close to access points as possible, he said.

But the claim that CP-3 would act as backdoor channel for ATV usage is “misinformation” that continues to be fed to the public, he said.

“We have not ever proposed the use of ATVs in any of the many meetings that we have had with the DEC, APA, or any of the other stakeholder groups,” Moore said.

For Moore, the broader issue is about access.

“Really, it’s hard for me to be debating these issues, the basic rights of the people who paid $14.5 million for this property,” he said.

If the CP-3 permitting is approved by the DEC, travel will only be authorized on trails that have been designated by the agency for the use of qualified people with disabilities using a suitable motor vehicle, Moore said.

“I think the key here is that it states specific trails on certain state forests,” Moore said.

“As I have said repeatedly, the use will be defined in the Unit Management Plan.”

In an editorial board meeting last week with the Sun, Access categorically denied they would use CP-3 to pry open the door to broader ATV usage.

“That is absolutely not the case. Nobody is looking at this as a means to open this up further than CP-3,” said Hamilton County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Farber. “Nobody is using this as a way to get ATV use in there — that’s not going to serve anybody well.”

The APA will accept public comments until Dec. 30.

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Peru Town Court now open in new location Town officials excited about new Davey Drive location

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — No longer will court officials need to use the town hall entrance as an inmate holding area.

The Peru Town Court opened at its new location on Davey Drive on Dec. 1.

Earlier this fall, town officials started renovations on the former Peru Federal Credit Union building after months of discussions.

The building contains a courtroom, several offices for lawyer consultations, an inmate holding area and drive thru for people wanting to pay tickets.

“This will make things a lot easier for all of us,” said Supervisor Peter Glushko. “The system we had before wasn’t safe.”

Before the new court room opened behind McDonald’s and Langley Insurance, all arrangements were done in the town hall.

Consultations were conducted in the hallways and inmates were held up in the entrance. Some activity also took place in the town hall’s parking lot due to space limita-

tions, said Glushko.

At the time, Peru was the only courtroom in Clinton County to not have its own facility.

With having the third largest caseload in the county, town justices Larry Cabana and Jim Kirby found this to be unacceptable.

“Defense attorneys considered this to be the worst courtroom in the county,” said Cabana during a former meeting. “We needed to do something to change that.”

Peru took out $115,000 out of its fund balance to purchase the building. Kirby renovated the building at no extra cost to the town.

Glushko said the town is waiting to hear back from the JCAP (Justice Court Assistance Program) grant to replenish about $30,000 put toward the courtroom.

The Peru Town Court is now located at 22 Davey Drive. For more information, call 518643-4187 or fax 518-643-4188.

(PeruCourt.jpg) The Peru Town Court is set to open sometime this month. Instead of being located in the town hall, the courtroom will now be located in the old Peru Federal Credit Union building.

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Conroys Organics to close in West Chazy Cafe, grocery store to leave residents with one less choice for healthy eating

By Teah Dowling

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WEST CHAZY — Conroys Organics is shutting down, leaving the North Country with one less healthy eatery.

The Rosenquest’s announced they will close the doors of the organic café and grocery store in West Chazy late last month.

“We went through a few tough winters,” Co-Owner Christopher Rosenquest said. “It’s unfortunate.”

While business boomed during the warmer months, the numbers of travelers and visitors dwindled in the colder ones, said Rosenquest.

The only way to keep the business successful, Rosenquest said, was to keep it open on a seasonal basis.

The owners ultimately decided to invest their time elsewhere and shut down the business for good.

“I feel indifferent about it,” said former coowner Simon Conroy. “But I’m OK with it.”

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Conroy and his wife, Danielle, opened the business in 2004.

During that time, the couple managed the seasonal Plattsburgh Farmer’s Market and wanted to offer residents and visitors a year-round stop to purchase a variety of local products.

The couple stepped away from the business years later to focus on their two children and invest time in other projects such as Downtown Rising and the Lake Champlain International Film Festival.

Conroy, who was recently elected into the Clinton County Legislature for Area 4, said he doesn’t plan on saving the café and store.

“I wouldn’t have the time now to run the store and fully serve the legislature,” he said.

“I’m not sure what will become of the building, but I’m excited to see what the next chapter will be.”

Former customer Cindy McMurray said she was heartbroken with the news.

“It’s sad that they’re closing,” she said.

“There’s no place like them for a nice dinner.”

With Conroys Organics leaving, Farmhouse Pantry in Saranac and Clover Mead Cafe in Keeseville are the only remaining two fully organic restaurants in Clinton County.

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A surplus of local farms continue to provide fresh fruits, veggies and other treats for farmer’s markets all around the county, many of which are open year-round.

Other grocery stores, like Price Chopper and Hannafords, have organic sections.

A number of restaurants offer organic or healthy dishes.

People who crave for more Empire Stategrown items will have to travel into Essex and Franklin counties, such as Green Goddess Natural Foods in Lake Placid, Nori’s Village

Market in Saranac Lake and Well Dressed Food in Tupper Lake.

Plattsburgh resident Serayah Woodman said she wished there were more healthier choices to choose from instead of an influx of fast food joints, like McDonalds and Taco Bell.

“Self control is something I’ve had a difficult time with because I live so close to them,” she said. “Healthier options would be nice so that it would be easier to say ‘no’ to fast food.”

Christopher and Tracey Rosenqquest took over the business in 2014. Two years later, they’re saying goodbye to focus on other projects.

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Plattsburgh releases ‘17 meeting schedule PLATTSBURGH — The Town Board will meet on the first and third Thursdays for a regular board meeting, and will hold work sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays with the following exception: Nov. 23, 2017 (cancelled).

The Town of Plattsburgh Board Meetings and Workshops are recorded and posted to their YouTube channel by their Town Clerk Rickey Collins. The public can catch meetings on Local Access TV.

Advent, Christmas events on tap PERU — The Peru Community Church will host a variety of advent and Christmas events and services this year.

The 4-week advent season sermon themes selected by Pastor Peggi Eller for this year are “Watching / Turning / Seeing / Dreaming,” and coincide with traditional weekly themes of hope, love, joy and peace.

Christmas Eve services on Saturday, Dec. 24 are at 6 p.m.

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and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary. On Christmas Sunday, Dec. 25, one service will be held in the Chapel at 10:30 a.m., followed by fellowship/coffee hour. On New Year’s Day, Sunday Jan. 1, 2017, one service will be at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. For more information, call Pastor Peggi Eller at 643-8641 or visit perucommunitychurch.com.

the chancel choir, hand bell choir, Grace Notes, and Adirondack Liturgical Dancers. The After Five Brass Quintet will also perform. Admission to the concert is a nonperishable food item or a monetary donation for the interfaith food shelf.

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BEEKMANTOWN — Listed below are the Beekmantown Central Middle and High School students who have been selected to the 2017 All County Band, Chorus and Show Choir groups this year: Josh Burgin, Bode Curilla, Lily Denton, Phoebe Eldredge, Emily Guynup, Karli Hall, Adam Juneau, Raelin Ko, Ava Noelting, Seth Reynolds, Marissa Robart, Katie Rock, Alexandria Stone, Emilia Warren, Rocco Golden, Leo Golden, Liam Sample, Alexys Hawks, Ethan Tisdale, Sarah Tisdale, Felicity Sanger, Elizabeth Taber, Dayna Mieles, Alyssa Waters, Julia Mull, Brooke Bjelko, Brenna Fuller, Ben Delisle.

The festival will take place Feb. 3 - 4, 2017 in Peru.

KEESEVILLE — The Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir will be performing two concerts to celebrate its 51st anniversary. The first concert will be Saturday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru. The second concert will be Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville. Admission is free.

‘Sweet Sounds of Christmas’ returns PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh United Methodist Church will hold its annual “Sweet Sounds of Christmas” concert on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. This annual concert features

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TICONDEROGA - Bingo, Ticonderoga fire house, 6:45 p.m. Doors 5 p.m. Every Thursday.

CADYVILLE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday 7pm8pm, Wesleyan Church, 2083 Rt. 3, Cadyville, NY. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Monday at St. Agnes Church Basement, 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid 8pm9pm. For more information call 1888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Tuesday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh Noon-1pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 8 Hall Street, Chazy 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

ELIZABETHTOWN - December 13.

Pleasant Valley Quilters meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the University of Vermont Health Network Elizabethtown Community Hospital conference room, 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown.

Contact janiceorlowski@gmail.com for details.

PLATTSBURGH - BREASTFEEDING - LA LECHE LEAGUE Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you have support you can offer to others? Do you need information about returning to work and nursing? Please join us for mother-to-mother sharing. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and children are welcome. Meetings are twice monthly: the first Monday at 7 P.M and the third Friday at 10:00 A.M at the Family Connections, 194 U.S Oval, Plattsburgh. Info: 518-643-9436.

WESTPORT - Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Essex County will hold an Adirondack Harvest board meeting on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00pm in the CCE building at 3 Sisco Street in Westport. This meeting is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Laurie Davis, 518-962-4810 x404 or email lsd22@cornell.edu.

ELIZABETHTOWN – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Sunday at Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board Room, 75 Park St., Elizabethtown, 4pm-5pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting every Monday at 7pm-8pm, United Methodist Church, 127 Beekmantown Street, Plattsbugh. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-5610838.

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

DINNERS & SUCH WESTPORT - Baked Ham & Scalloped Potato dinner, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Westport Federated Church. Serving starts 4:30pm with take-outs available. $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Children 12 & under, Preschool free. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Westport Food Pantry are appreciated.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm-8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

PLATTSBURGH – ALATEEN Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh 7:30pm8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

SARNAC LAKE – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Wednesday at Baldwin House, 94 Church Street, Saranac Lake 7pm-8pm.

For more information call 1-888425-2666 or 518-561-0838.

WESTPORT - The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the Conference Room. It is anticipated the meeting will open with an executive session from 6 PM 7 PM. Agenda items will include a principals report on student achievement, preliminary report on 201718 budget development factors, an update on the information Technology Plan, a resolution to approve participation in a re-organizational study by centralization and any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend.

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EyE On THE ARTS

Take a moment

T

he countdown to Christmas is on, with just over two weeks to go.

Though the holidays can be fun, magical, enchanting — they can also be incredibly stressful.

It’s important, during this chaotic time of giving, to take a breath and take a moment for yourself.

Here are a few ideas on how to do just that: The ROTA Studio and Gallery in Plattsburgh will host their final show this weekend, with “Happy Holigays!” topping off the venue’s six year run.

“Happy Holigays!” is slated for Dec. 10, and will feature performers Aurora Risay, Cherie Insanity, Big Juicy, Dorian Knights, Hunter Down and more in a drag-tastic blowout. Tickets are $8 each or two for $10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ rotagallery.

ROTA will be closing their doors for the foreseeable future on Dec. 11. The awesome staff will be shouldering over $5,000 in back rent and electric — so, if possible, make a donation to ROTA to thank them for all of the thankless sacrifices they have made to provide the city of Plattsburgh with great all-ages concerts and art exhibits. To donate to the ROTA team, visit their 39 Bridge St. location or visit rotagallery.tumblr.com/donate.

RiverJackZ, of the Zucchini Brothers, will lead a songwriting workshop at the Stony Creek Library on Dec. 29. This free workshop will focus on songs about animals in the Adirondacks.

For more information, call 696-5911.

The Lake George Arts Project will host its annual holiday party on Dec. 11 at the Caldwell House in Lake George. The party, open from 1-4 p.m., will feature a large menu of appetizers, buffets, salad and more to celebrate the group’s ongoing efforts to bring free events to the area. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call 668-2616 or contact mail@ lakegeorgearts.org.

The Whallonsburg Grange will host a performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. All proceeds will benefit food pantries in Westport, Willsboro and Elizabethtown. Prior to the performance, the Grange will host a cookie decorating class for kids at 3 p.m. For more information, call 963-4170 or contact admin@thegrangehall. info.

The SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Music will present “A Jubliant Song: A Choral Joy for Difficult Times,” Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium. The concert choir, under the direction of Jo Ellen Miano, associate professor of music, will perform works

by Bach, Healy William, and Norman Dello Joio. The concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the department of music at 564-2283 or plattsburgh.edu/academics/music.

Plattsburgh’s Champlain Wine Company will host an evening of “cult classic” shorts on 16mm film on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 8 p.m. Films will include the spooky 1948 movie “Santa in Animal Land,” which follows “creepy puppets pursuing Santa (for snubbing them),” according to organizers. The 1946 film “A Christmas Dream,” by Czech stop-motion animator Karel Zeman, will also be shown. Attendance is free, with donations welcome to defray operation costs.

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The Historic Hand House in Elizabethtown will host two concerts on Dec. 10-11 featuring local musicians Alisa Endsley and Russell Ames. Endsley has performed on Broadway and London’s West End in collaboration with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Trevor Nunn and more. Ames has directed more than 80 community theater productions and served as an accompanist to the University Glee Club of New York for 32 years. At this special concert, the musicians will perform tributes to Judy Garland and Johnny Mercer. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for ages 15 and under. The show is slated to begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call 962-8899 or visit pianobynature.org.

The Lake George Courthouse Gallery is now accepting exhibition proposals for its 2017 season. The gallery is asking regional and national artists, whether just emerging or established, to submit 10-12 images, a resume and an artist bio by Jan. 31 to be considered for an exhibition next year. For more information, visit lakegeorgearts.com.

Saranac Village at Will Rogers will host evening art lessons with artist Matt Burnett on Sundays from 6 – 8:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 4 through Jan. 29, excluding Christmas Day. Burnett will teach lessons in drawing, oil painting and watercolor. No prior experience is necessary. Classes will be free for Will Rogers residents and $10 per lesson for outside participants. For more information, or to RSVP, contact burnettm@canton.edu or call 524-6441.

Vermont folk troupe PossumHaw will return to the Upper Jay Art Center on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15. For more information, visit upperjayartcenter.org.

Santa will visit Ticonderoga’s Star Trek Studio on Dec. 10-11 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit startrektour.com. www.suncommunitynews.com/A&Efor the latest events

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Getting back the heart of Peru with long-term plan Aims to create new center, attract new businesses and residents

By Teah Dowling

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PERU — Officials are working hard to bring focus back to downtown.

Representatives from River Street Planning & Development and PLACE Alliance New York, the two consulting groups hired to spearhead town planning efforts, presented

further details of the Main Street revitalization plan earlier this month.

Creating a new central hub is one of the project’s long-term goals. The plan is to transform the lot located near the three-way intersection of Main Street, Pleasant Street and Elm Street into a new plaza center.

The town-owned parcel currently holds Shear Creations and Thee Thrifty Peddler, as well as several apartments.

The plan would construct new buildings, add more parking and connect to the existing walking and biking trails.

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“This is necessary to create that missing piece that you don’t have,” said Monica Ryan of River Street Planning & Development.

“It definitely has potential to create future growth.”

The town’s central hub was once located at the intersection of Route 22 and Route 22B. But a fire in 1921 ravaged an entire block of residences, stores, garages and barns – leaving just the Clough Store, which is now the site of Peru Hardware.

Another fire in 1965 and the incorporation of the Main Street bridge caused the town to lose its traditional center.

“Right now, it’s functional,” Community Development Coordinator Adele Douglas said. “But we want to make it more like what a Main Street should be.”

The overall goal of creating this new center, Douglas said, is to attract new businesses into

the area.

During the presentation, Ryan offered tips on how to bring in more storefronts.

Supporting agri-tourism and business and working with Clinton County are a few examples.

“This is going to take a long time to accomplish,” Deputy County Administrator Rodney Brown said. “But once it’s completed, it will be great for the town of Peru.”

Costs and a timeline have not been figured yet for this portion of the project.

More details will become available early next year.

For more information, contact Ryan at 518-273-8980 ext. 4 or mryan@riverstreet. org or Douglas at 518-643-7863 or chinadele1@hotmail.com.

Representatives from River Street Planning & Development and PLACE Alliance New York, the two consulting groups hired to spearhead the efforts, presented further details of the Main Street revitalization plan earlier this month.

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BeekmantownÊ Eagles

EaglesÊ hopeÊ toÊ moveÊ upÊ indoorÊ podium BEEKMANTOWN — In the case of both the boy’s and girl’s indoor track and field teams here, they want to get one more position on the Section VII indoor track and field podium after sweeping the silver medal position in 2015-16.

“The Lady Eagles, coming off a second place finish at last year’s sectional meet, have 28 names on the roster of which more than half are underclasswomen,” said coach Gary Phillips. “Allyssa Rock (senior high jumper) is one of two returning Eagles who qualified for last year’s state championship meet. The other qualifier, Kirsten Villemaire (junior), represented Section 7 in the 600 meter run and the 4 x 200 meter relay. Ultimately, the success of this year’s team will depend on how well the underclasswomen progress throughout the season.”

The boy’s roster also brings a lot of youth, but will still seek to be competitive each time they step foot into the Fieldhouse.

“The Eagles hope to be competitive in all meets this season as they are coming off last year’s second place finish at the sectional meet,” Phillips said. “There are 21 boys on the roster – most being underclassmen. The team is led by Daryn Nephew (senior sprinter and jumper) who qualified for last year’s state championship meet. The distance group is led by seniors Jacob Phaneuf and Connor Giltz while Alex Trudeau (sophomore) returns in the shot put.”

Roster -boys

BEEKMANTOWN — The Eagles varsity hockey team did not do itself any favors when they drafted their 2016-17 non-league schedule.

In a conference that is expected to be very competitive, the Eagles added to a challenging season by bringing some of the best high school hockey teams in the state to play in their annual tournament.

“Our annual Beekmantown Tournament Dec. 17-18 at the Stafford Ice Arena should be one of the premier high school hockey tournaments in the state as Pelham, New Hartford and Rye all will all be coming into Plattsburgh to compete on that weekend,” head coach Justin Frechette said. “Our players are looking forward to the challenge of a very demanding schedule once again this season that will see us play some of the top teams in New York and Vermont from both the Division I and Division II ranks.”

Frecehtte said the key to a successful season will be how younger players from last season step into new rolls this season due to the loss of eight seniors to graduation.

“We have a team this season that will be looking towards several younger players to step up and fill those roles on our team,”

he said. “As a coaching staff we are looking forward to seeing the younger players in our lineup develop as the year goes on. We have had a great pre-season so far and the players are working hard each and every day in practice to develop their game.”

Jacob Durgan

Wesley Beason

Bryce Berry

Ryan Bone

Kogan Briquer

Adam Buckminster

Dade Cox

Declan Giltz

Brennen Herne

Dalton Kane

Grant Moravec

Kaden Myers

Daryn Nephew

Jacob Phaneuf

Riley Quackenbush

Dossin Racette

Dylan Seymour

Alexander Tetreault

Alexander Trudeau

Ian Turner

Patrick Joseph Vicencio

Roster - girls Raya Barcomb Kara Bouyea

Hali Bell Arabia Burnell-Mosley

Olivia Buckley

Yancy Carter

Leah Casey

Kelly Castine

Paige Dixon

Diana Duong

Emily Fountain

Katelynn Fuller

Kayler Grizzle

Mikayla Hamel

Hallie Hurwitz

Lila King

Jada Lateer

Courtney Macey

Jillian Magoon

Claire Roberts

Allyssa Rock

Shania Rose

Meghan Roser

Lynzee Roy

Enya Sullivan

Kirsten Villemaire

Lauren Winterbottom

Renee Wnuk

EaglesÊ hockeyÊ readyÊ toÊ rebuild 1

Cole Harvey

12

3

Nathan Trombly

11

4

Ryan Criss

12

5

Andrew St. Hilaire

10

6

Ryan Brienza

12

7

Josh McCauley

11

9

Kade Collins

12

10

Tyler Baker

11

11

Keenan Regan

12

15

Nathan Hebert

11

17

Kagan Livsey

10

18

Kaden Kowalowski

10

19

Matthew Maggy

11

21

Hayden King

10

22

Christian Wawrzynski 12

23

Evan Davison

10

27

Seamus Andrew

9

31

Riley Hansen

8

34

Evan Dyke

11

Taylor Laurin

LadyÊ EaglesÊ seekÊ ninthÊ crown BEEKMANTOWN — The Lady Eagles varsity hockey team only lost two graduates from the roster this season, as they look to defend their sectional title and return to the Final Four.

“The Beekmantown Girl’s Varsity Hockey team is made up of a three school merger consisting of Beekmantown, Chazy, and Northeastern Clinton,” said coach Todd Bone. “The Eagles lost great senior leadership this year losing Katie Mattott and Maddy Tucker to graduation, but have a stellar group of seniors to take over where they left off with Connor LaPierre leading the way at forward, Abby Bone and Ashley Maggy on defense and four-year starter Taylor Laurin in goal for the Eagles.”

Bone added there will be some key players

to watch.

“Beekmantown expects underclassmen Kirsten Villemaire, Meghan Flynn, and Bailey Carter to contribute significantly to this year team, along with the rest of the Eagles to make an unprecedented nine years in a row at returning to the State regional final four.”

Roster Kelsey Bake

Abby Bone

Bailey Carter

Meghan Flynn

Mya LaDieu

Ashley Maggy

Madison Tetreault,

Kirsten Villemaire

Hanna Gordon

Taylor Laurin

Mckenzie Guay

Connor Lapierre

Ireland Preston

Bryn Walsh

Brianne Knight

EagleÊ bowlersÊ afterÊ moreÊ success BEEKMANTOWN — The Eagles will look to continue their success on the lanes this season, as they come off a year where the Lady Eagles won the CVAC and Section VII crown, compiling a 62-2 record, while the boys team finished with a 135-25 mark.

Roster - girls Alyza Agoney Julia Ashline Morgan Brunet Alexis Cook Dorothy Deno Kylie Hilborne Anabell Potts Elissa Potts Cheyenne Reeves Taylor Sampica Jalyn Wells Tiffany Andrews Annalise Bushey Emily Estes Paige Hilborne Angel Jackson Shyann Reno

Emily VanValkenburg Taylor VanWeort

Roster - boys Jacob Deyo Jacob Eldredge Kyle Lagrave Austin Recore Troy Reid Dalton Seymour Dylan Seymour Damien Stutsman Mitchell Trost Tyler VanWeort Bronson Agoney Tyler Agoney Bode Curilla Jordan Deyo Teric Lamb Austin Marsh Ryan Northrup Jason Rabideau Ryley Rafalko Cameron Shatraw

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PlattsburghÊ HighÊ Hornets HornetÊ bowlersÊ seekÊ moreÊ winsÊ thisÊ season PLATTSBURGH — With all star bowlers returning to lead the team in 2016-17, the Hornets are hoping for good things going into the CVAC season.

“PHS return All Stars Ryan Beebie and Jessica Shaffer to anchor their respective teams. Both players along with Nikita Stiffler,” said coach Vickie McMillan. “All seniors are working hard to be in the mix for a chance to earn a spot on the 2016-17 All Star squads.”

McMillan said the team is hoping to earn more wins on the ladies lanes.

“We are hoping to push the ladies to more victories will be returners Nikita Stiffler, Sienna Bibeau, Sierra Hoistion, Savannah Sears, and Emily Seymour,” she said. “Newcomers Natalie Slick and Rachel Hilchey hope to contribute as well.”

On the boys side, the team returns seven of 10 positions.

“Along with Beebie, the PHS boys return Jason Alger, Jon Ashine, Ian Bova, James Hilchey, along with Dustin, Kolby, and Kayleb McKinley. Newcomers to the program are Kevin Bower, Mark Hager, Jacob Neal, and Hunter Phinney,” McMillan said. “The group has a few experienced bowlers mixed with first year players- hopefully both the A and B squad can work hard to progress thru

the season with more wins under their belt than last season.”

PHSÊ boyÕ sÊ hockey Roster No.

Player

Pos.

8

Gavin Giroux

For

11

Paul Fine-lease

For

14

Brendan Whalen

For

24

Logan Julian

For

22

Seth Atwood

For

23

Nate Boule

For

3

Casey Halloran

Def

21

Cameron Colburn

For

PHSÊ girlÕ sÊ hockey Roster No.

Player

Pos.

2

Hannah Glicksman

For

3

Taylor Heywood

Def

4

Abby Hay

For

5

Avery Holland

For

7

Meghan Sullivan

For

8

Abbie Lebrun

For

Roster - boys Player

Grade

Jason Alger

11

Jon Ashline

10

Ryan Beebie

12

Ian Bova

10

Kevin Bower

10

Mark Hager

10

James Hilchey

11

Dustin McKinley

12

Kayleb McKinley

9

Kolby McKinely

10

Jacob Neal

10

Hunter Phinney

11

Roster - girls Sienna Bibeau

11

Rachel Hilchey

9

Sierra Hoistion

10

Savannah Sears

10

Emily Seymour

10

Jessica Shaffer

12

Natalie Slick

11

Nikita Stiffler

12

6

Jakob Clarke

Def

10

Liam Porter

For

16

Alex Kneifel

For

18

Ben Keever

Def

20

Tyler Reid

Def

17

Jalen Abkellard

For

9

Josh Laravie

For

4

Greyson Giroux

Def

30

Dean Dashnaw

G

31

Nick Ladue

G

13

Kyle Side

G

27

John Dublanyk

G

9

Micalli Johnston

For

10

Gillian Boule

For

12

Morban Reid

Def

13

Abby Boule

For

14

Aubusta Kramer

For

15

Sydney Adolfo

For

17

Pema Dolkar

For

19

Keilly Boule

Def

21

Issy Lebrun

Def

22

Cassie Bullis

For

30

Corrine Smith

G

Good luck, Hornets!

Mitch Senecal and Zachary Bieber

HornetsÊ mixÊ youth,Ê experienceÊ onÊ court PLATTSBURGH — Head coach Chris Hartmann will rely on a core of returning players to keep his team competitive this season.

“I expect for us to be competitive,” Hartmann said of the Hornets. “Our upperclassmen have plenty of experience with senior Dan Piper being a three year varsity player, junior Mitch Senecal having three years of varsity experience and junior Andrew Cutaiar has four years of varsity experience.”

Hartmann said the trio would be joined by a core of sophomore players who are all expected to get playing time throughout the season.

“Tyler Phillips and Zach Bieber will possibly start with the other three players previously mentioned,” he said.

“Team chemistry will be important and I feel if the team can develop a good chemistry, we could be very good.”

Hartmann hopes Senecal and others in the post will be a factor for the team.

“While we are not tremendously fast, we do have good size this year and should be able to score more from the paint than we did last year,” he said.

Roster Player

Grade

Pos.

No.

Ryan Courson

11

Guard

10

Tyler Phillips

10

Guard

20

Zachary Bieber

10

Forward 22

Bailey Pombrio

10

Guard

Andrew Follmer

10

Forward 30

Kaleb Hunter

11

Forward

Andrew Cutaiar

11

Forward 32

Jacob LaBounty

12

Guard

23

Dan Piper

12

Guard

11

Mitch Senecal

11

Forward 34

Jared Kalinowski

12

Guard

Brandon Fox

11

Forward 33

24

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PeruÊ Indians Lady Indians return five seniors to hardwood PERU — The Lady Indians varsity basketball team will rely on the experienced gained from seasons past to help them guide their way through the CVAC regular season and Class B tournament.

“Our team returns five seniors and we have experience with our younger players,” head coach Matt Berry said. “We have some good length and athleticism. We will have a bit more depth than in the past and our girls have a real competitive nature, nice to work with.”

Roster Player

Grade

Hgt

Samantha Spear

12

5’9”

Lauren Lawliss

12

6’0”

Ally Post

10

5’10”

Kiersten McCarthy

11

5’8”

Lidia Greselin

12

5’3”

Kaylee Padron

12

5’2”

Emily Lombard

12

5’9”

Mairead Lawliss

11

5’7”

Theresa Eamer

11

5”2”

Mackenzie Carpenter

10

5’8”

Nick Bushey

GrapplersÊ wantÊ sectionalÊ title

Kiersten McCarthy

StateÊ championÊ returnsÊ toÊ leadÊ IndiansÊ indoor PERU — It’s nice to have a national champion at the helm.

Syracuse grad and Peru indoor state champion Dan Lennon has returned home to coach the Indians indoor team, along with coach Warner.

“This season should be an interesting and successful one for the Peru Indians,” Lennon said. “Coach Warner and myself have had the pleasure to work together with a mature, hardworking, and dedicated group of athletes.”

Lennon said the depth of the team is something he is envious of from his days competing.

“For the first time in many years, this team has a large group of athletes (over 70) and that will be one of our many strengths this season,” he said. “We will have the bodies to compete in every race for several points.”

Lennon said a key member of the Indoans team this year will be standout athlete Evan Palmer.

“Evan has had a great share of success in this sport so far, as well as football,” he said. “He is a talent that cannot be ignored

in this area and has an unusual drive to work hard (something rare at this level) and push his body’s limits. We expect to see big things from him and his teammates this, and the upcoming, season.”

Overall, Lennon said the team has been hard-working in the preseason.

“This is a special group of athletes who come to practice everyday ready to work,” he said. “They put their own success in their own hands and have shown many signs of maturity that I have never seen at this level of athletics. Expect big things.”

Roster Lily Adams

Hayden Dustin

Ella Messner

Austin Rock

Kaylee Amorielle

Gaige Ess

Connor Meyers

Rebecca Romonowitz

Ingrid Baggett

Derek Fagan

Hannah Meyers

Paul Ryder

Lori Banker

Megan McCarty

Kira Fisher

Angel Ryder

Noah Blood

Harley Gainer

Steven Mills

Tyson Bombard

Tony Sardella

Cody Gonyea

Connor Sargeant

Sydney Mills

Olivia Bombard

Emily Gudz

Chris Mitchell

Sydney Slitt

Dan Bridgeman

Matthew Guski

Gavin Padron

Sierra Smith

Garret Brown

Nick Hagar

Matthew Szczerback

Alex Palmer

Luke Carpenter

Bryce Hance

Evan Palmer

Olivia Tarabula

Braden Chovlas

Jon Cote

Alec Harblin-Bowlby Berk Parenteau

Abigail Tavano

Mya Harblin-Bowlby Stephanie Pietz

Sara Crippen

Amber Timmons

Andy Lauzon

Ben Post

Angelina Trudeau

Emmerson Leach

Amy Darst

Emma Rabideau

Austin Varno

Shane Rice

Noad Lederman

Madison Reynolds

Tanner Wright

Sean Douglas

Julia Lemieux

Riley Luck

Robert Reynolds Karalyn Denchick

Marek Zuckerberg Kaitlyn Durgan

Jack Dubay Alec Rickert

Matthew Magaldi

Sayrah Durgan

Kristy Robare

Mackenzie Marino

PERU — The Peru Indians want the Section VII title back.

After winning the Section VII duals but losing in the state qualifier event to Saranac, the Indians bring back some quality grapplers in hopes of reclaiming the crown.

“Colin Hogan is a three-time sectional champion and Carson Dobozy a two time sectional champion who also placed sixth at the state tournament in 2015,” co-coach Gary Edwards said. “They will lead the way. We have seven returning starters from last year’s team who have a lot of out of season wrestling experience.”

Edwards, who is joined on the edge of the mat by co-coach Mike Hogan, said the goal is to improve through the year as they prepare for a sectional and state run.

“We should have a solid line up this year, but as always filling the lineup can be a problem at times,” Edwards said. “Our goal as always is to win the CVAC, sectionals and have some place winners at the state tournament.”

Roster Brayden Bushey

101

8

Logan Dubuque

101

9

Alijah Seymore

108

9

Caleb Desotell

115

9

Conner Witkiewicz

115

9

Devin Blake

124

10

Hunter Quero

128

10

Carson Dobozy

124

12

Ian Joy

128

9

Jonathan Goddeau

128

11

Zach Swyers

128

8

Colin Hogan

140

12

Trent Prince

134

10

Lance Scheunemann

128

10

Jordan Hayes

147

11

Quinton Jackson

154

12

Kellen Blake

147

10

Gaige Johnson

154

12

Mike Hayes

172

12

Shawn Joiner

147

9

Nick Bushey

172

12

Dan Bast

197

12

Mason Maulding

197

10

Cole Mackee

222

11

Austin Prince

222

10

Joey Lafountain

285

12

Dalton Criss

285

10

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SetonÊ CatholicÊ Knights

Gretchen Zalis

LadyÊ KnightsÊ lookÊ toÊ improve PLATTSBURGH — The Seton Catholic girl’s varsity basketball team will bring some youthful experience to the court.

“We lost some key players last year to graduation but have five returning players who have a great deal of experience,” coach Donna Dixon said. “All five started at least one game for us last year.”

Dixon said the leadership will come from a trio of players who all contributed to the success of last year’s team.

“We will be led by Gretchen Zalis, Caileen Allen on the inside and Kelsey Hulbert, Rachele Racette and Nicole Bullock,” she said.

“Coming off the bench with great energy will be Hailey Murnane, Gabby Grant, Kathryn

Larson, Ella Archer and Fiona Wang. We are hoping to build on a great year last year.”

Roster No.

Player

Grade

Pos

#5

Kelsey Hulbert

12th

G

#10

Rachel Racette

11th

G

#12

Kathryn Larson

10th

G

#15

Cailene Allen

12th

F

#20

Ella Archer

11th

F

#21

Nicole Bullock

10th

G

#22

Fiona Wang

10th

G

#23

Gabby Grant

10th

F

#30

Haley Murnane

8th

G

#33

Gretchen Zalis

11th

F

Kevin Murray

KnightsÊ lookÊ toÊ moveÊ upÊ MVACÊ standings PLATTSBURGH — The Seton Catholic boy’s varsity basketball team looks to get to the top of the MVAC standings in their second season in the league.

“With four returners who played considerable minutes, we should be competitive in our league,” coach Larry Converse said.

“We have six players who were on the team last year. Because of that, our team chemistry cshould be our greatest strength.”

Converse said the team will have to work on speed and overcoming a lack of size to get through the season.

“We need to grow as a team on the defensive end of the floor,” he said.

Senior forward Kevin Murray is expected to surpass the 1,000-point mark in the first

half of the season, while Phil Yang and Tristin Turner have played vital roles for the Knights on both ends of the court.

Roster No.

Player

Grade

Pos

3

Neil Yang

10

G

10

Philip Yang

12

G

11

Dawson Pellerin

11

F

12

SAm Felix

11

F

15

Ajava Eban

12

G

21

Alex Sharon

11

F

23

Kevin Murray

12

F

33

Tristin Turner

12

F

Seton indoor track sees influx of new talent “This is Jake Glicksman’s first year running indoor track,” Champagne. “All four boys set new personal records in cross country. Caleb Moore is fresh off his sixth place finish at the state meet.”

Roster - girls Athlete

Grade

Pascale Allen

So

Gabby Cote

8th

Lea DeJordy

Fr

Savannah DeJordy

8th

Sofia DeJordy

So

Zoey Guo

So

Sophie Macner

So

JC Zheng

Sr

Roster - boys Athlete

Grade

Henry Derrick

Sr

Jake Glicksman

Fr

Caleb Moore

Jr

Matt Snell

Sr

Caleb Moore

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“We have many new athletes to the team this year,” coach Kathy Champagne said.

“Gabby Cote is the only returner from last year. Sofia DeJordy ran indoor her seventh and eighth grade years but did not run last year. Everyone else is new to indoor track and field.”

Champagne said, for the girls team, the focus will be around the trio of DeJordy sisters, Sofia, Lea and Savannah.

“The DeJordy sisters are coming off a successful cross country season,” Champange said. “Sophie Macner, who ran cross country for the first time this year, will be running indoor for the first time. She typically runs the 100,200 and long jumps during the spring season. Pascale Allen is also new this year but has spring track experience as well.”

The boys team will also bring new faces in, but will be led by the familiar feet of junior Caleb Moore.

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SaranacÊ Chiefs ChiefsÊ wantÊ toÊ speedÊ thingÊ up SARANAC — Much like their lady counterparts, the Chiefs varsity boy’s basketball team will look to speed things up in order to combat any lack of height issues they have in 2016-17.

“We are looking to use its speed and quickness to their advantage, despite their lack of size,” new head coach Michael Recore said. “The Chiefs have several newcomers to the varsity scene as they lost several seniors following last season.

The Chiefs hope to be a team that can progress throughout the upcoming season and peak at the right time while being competitive with opponents. The chiefs will look to Nick Mather and Tyler Blair to spearhead the Chiefs for their upcoming season.”

ChiefsÊ lookÊ toÊ stayÊ ahead SARANAC — The Chiefs varsity boys indoor team wants to stay at the forefront of Section VII track and field.

“I expect our team to have a successful season,” coach Chris Verkey said. “We have only been practicing a week but the athletes have been working very hard and showing great dedication to the program. We are looking to build off our success of last year’s indoor season.

Verkey said one of the keys to the season will be replacing a lot of points on the track.

“99 of our 179 points we scored at last year’s sectional championships have graduated,” he said. “We are returning several athletes from last year, but also have some tremendous talent in many of our new members. I am very excited and looking forward to see how our student athletes compete at our first meet on Dec. 21.”

Verkey said he feels there will be athletes in several events who can lead the team.

“I think that our distance runners will be led by Andrew Lepage, Logan Clark, and Sam Carter who return from last season’s team,” he said. “In the short sprints and jumps look for returners Eric Delutis, Shayne O’Neill and Tyler Blair, and newcomers Marcus Baisi and Rory Patterson to lead the way. Luke Maye, Cameron Duffield and Logan Founia will be our main hurdlers this season as well as in the jumps. In the throws we return sectional scorers Dan Utzler, Pacey Couture, and Jake Arnold and also add newcomer Kyle Drolette who has looked good in practice so far this year. I think that we have some nice depth in the sprints and we should be able to put together some strong relay teams as well this year.”

Roster

Player

Grade

Rory Patterson

11

Tyler Baisi

12

Nick Sears

11

Tyler Blair

12

Lucas Smith

11

Keegan Bulluck

12

Sam Wright

11

Logan Clark

12

James Conway

10

Eric Delutis

12

Cameron Duffield 10

Kyle Drolette

12

Bradon Goddeau 10

Dan Utzler

12

Ryan Goddeau

10

Jake Arnold

11

Ryan Madden

10

Marcus Baisi

11

Luke Maye

10

Preston Boliver

11

Shayne O’Neill

10

Justin Burdo

11

Chance Roe

10

Pacey Couture

11

Garrett Adolfo

9

Jack Drolet

11

Anthony Bernardi 9

Austin Duquette 11

Dylan Borner

9

Alec Flora-Miller

11

Sam Carter

9

Logan Fournia

11

Addison Kelting

9

Ryan Kanaly

11

Kaden LaDieu

9

Andrew LePage

11

Erik Willis

9

Roster Nick Mather

Tyler Blair

Tyler Baisi

Marcus Baisi

Cameron Duffield

Isaac Garman

Noah Medley

Nick Lebeau

Andy Lebeau

Griffin Williams

Dylan Stoughton

Luke Maye

Rory Patterson

Dylan Clay

Logan Matthews

LadyÊ ChiefsÊ continueÊ toÊ grow SARANAC — A year of playing time will bring more experience to the court for the Lady Chiefs varsity basketball team, along with the ability to push the tempo.

“We have better than average team speed,” head coach Tim Newell said. “We return some experienced gaurds from last years team. It will be a big lift for our team getting Makenna Provost back from last years season ending injury. Janyll Barber and Kayla Myers will be expected to apply constant pressure defensively which will hopefully turn into some transition offense.”

Newell said his team will stick to the saying, “when it’s size versus speed, take speed.”

“We do lack in size but will try to negate that with intensity and hustle,” he said. “We also have a few players on the JV level that will be used throughout the season to give us added speed and depth. We hope to improve through the season as to be playing our best basketball come sectional time.”’

Roster Player

Grade

Nick Mather

BowlersÊ lookÊ toÊ rebuildÊ onÊ lanes SARANAC — The Chiefs varsity bowling team will seek to rebound after a season which saw all but four starters graduate after a successful 2015-16 campaign.

“This season for Saranac will be a rebuilding year,” coach Mary LaDuke said. “With only four returning starters, Saranac will depend on Matt Fall, Nick Dorrance, Aiden Coolidge and Nick Pelerin to lead the boys A-team. For the girls Saranac will depend on Emily Verrillo, Ariana Coolidge and Kelsey Ormsby.”

Roster - girls Ariana Coolidge

Alexandra Goldfeder Jordan Hadley

Hailey Parker

Kelsey Ormsby

Emily Verrillo

Kaelie Velie Gabriella Weir

Roster - boys

Player

Grade

Makenna Provost 12

Janyll Barber

12

Aiden Coolidge

Colby Derocher

Brennan Donaldson

Victoria Bruno

12

Tricia Lottie

12

Nick Dorrance

Matt Fall

Parker Favreau

Skye O’Connell

11

Taylor Alexander

11

John Galarneau

Kolby Kitterle

Ryan McDonald

Olivia Layhee

11

Brandi Lavarnway

11

Tyler McDonald

Tanner Paquette

Nick Pelerin

Olivia Paiser

11

Kayla Myers

9

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BeekmantownÊ boyÕ sÊ hoopsÊ bringÊ backÊ scoringÊ power BEEKMANTOWN — The Beekmantown Eagles look to build on a roster that features it’s top two scorers from a year ago mixed with an infusion of young talent from the junior varsity roster.

“We return our two leading scorers from a year ago, and should get quality minutes from several players who are coming to us from our JV team last year,” head coach Ryan Converse said. “We are optimistic about the upcoming season, and can’t wait to get started. Our kids have been working very hard in practice and are eager to take the floor.”

Roster

Connor Perry.

Beekmantown girl’s basketball roster No.

Player

Pos.

Grade

Hgt.

2

Alyssa Waters

PG

Jr.

5-5

3

Jordanne Manney

G, SG

Sr.

5-6

4

Kenna Guynup

G, SG

Sr.

5-7

10

Sierra Gowette

G, SF

Jr.

5-4

12

Kiersten Harvey

P

Sr.

5-6

23

Gabrielle Rowell

P

Sr.

5-8

25

Hannah Lafountain G

Jr.

5-3

32

Brooke Bjelko

P

Sr.

6-1

33

Kaitlyn Bjelko

P

Jr.

5-10

34

Tatyannah Dyer

G, SG

Jr.

5-5

35

Bailee Mull

P

Sr.

5-10

Coach: Greg Waters

Player

No.

Grade

Pos.

Cristobal Arzola

1

11

Guard

Evan Burnell

24

11

Center

Troy Bulris

23

12

Guard

Justin Carnahan

11

12

Forward

Elliot Hurwitz

5

11

Guard

Kenney Mabry

3

12

Guard

Anthony Milanese

4

12

Forward

Christian Moura

2

10

Guard

Keegan Munson

32

10

Center

Ryan Nelson

12

12

Forward

Nick Wilson

21

12

Guard

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2016 CVAC All Star football team Offense QB

RB

WillÊ CoatsÊ

AlexÊ ArcherÊ

First team - SLCS

DaltonÊ McDonald

RB

First team - BCS

Receiver

JustynÊ GrangerÊ JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - Ti

First team - SLCS

Receiver

Receiver

KobeÊ ParrowÊ

EvanÊ Palmer

First team - AVCS

First team - PCS

Second team - AVCS

Second team - BCS

RyanÊ Criss

JarrettÊ Ashton

BrandonÊ Snow

JasonÊ Moore Second team - PHS

Second team - Moriah

Line

Line

Line

Line

Line

Kicker

Adam Griffith

DakotaÊ ArquetteÊ

SeanÊ LincolnÊ

NateÊ Hanley

NickÊ Bushey

LeviÊ Trumbul

First team - BCS

Second team - AVCS

Lineman

Second team - SLCS

First team - PCS

Second team - PCS

Lineman

First team - SLCS

Second team - PHS

Second team - AVCS

KarlÊ TeRieleÊ CalebÊ MunsonÊ

Defense Lineman

First team - Ti

First team - Ti

JacobÊ LeDuc

DavidÊ Sullivan

Second team - SCS

Second team - SLCS

RyanÊ Flack

ChrisÊ WawrzynskiÊ First team - BCS

LukeÊ Carpenter Second team - PCS

Linebacker • First team player pictured unless otherwise indicated

Lineman

Linebacker

DakotaÊ Arquette First team - PCS

NickÊ BusheyÊ First team - PCS

DylanÊ Clay

Adam Griffith

MikeÊ HayesÊ

First team - BCS

First team - PCS

SamÊ DuShaneÊ RobbieÊ FinleyÊ First team - Ti

First team - BCS

Second team - SCS

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

TristinÊ Turner

SeanÊ Lincoln

KobeÊ Parrow

JarrettÊ Ashton

Linebacker

Linebacker

Back

Back

Back

Second team - SLCS

Second team - AVCS

DaltonÊ Haney

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

Punter

Second team - SLCS

MitchÊ Senecal First team - PHS

BradyÊ Pennington First team - PHS

HaydenÊ Scuderi Second team - Ti

JevynÊ GrangerÊ AlexÊ ArcherÊ First team - Ti

DrewÊ Sturgeon Second team - SLCS

Offensive Players of the year: Alex Archer (BCS) and Joe Viscardo (SLCS)

Lineman of the year: Karl TeRiele (TCS)

Defensive Player of the year: Dakota Arquette (PCS)

Coach of the year: Scott Nephew (TCS)

First team - BCS

DylanÊ Trombley

Second team - Moriah - PICTURED

BrandonÊ HammondÊ First team - Moriah

EvanÊ Palmer Second team - PCS

JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - SLCS

Griffin Hughes Second team - Ti

Returner

EvanÊ Graney

Second team - Ti - PICTURED

Honorable Mentions

AuSable Valley: Trent Bordeau and Chance LaPier Beekmantown: Anthony Milanese and Clay Watts Moriah: Connor Anderson and Alex Larrow Peru: Danny Bridgeman and Ryley O’Connell

Plattsburgh High: Ben Champagne and Talon Bushey Saranac: Joe Hardway and Andy LeBeau Saranac Lake: Tyler Callahan and Isaak Herd Ticonderoga: Connor Lawrie and Brett Mosire

RyanÊ CrissÊ First team - BCS

JohnÊ Gallo

Second team - PCS

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pERU

IndiansÊ wantÊ toÊ improveÊ throughÊ season PERU — The Indians varsity boys basketball team will look to replace several graduates as they get ready for the 2016-17 season.

“This year we have some good athleticism and quite a bit of size in all of our positions,” coachJohn Clemons said. “We lost quite of few seniors last year and return only one senior (LaPorte) but have added a transfer from NCCS (N. Beasley) and picked up another who sat out a year (Marvin) who should contribute inside for us.”

The goal for the team will be a factor in each game through the regular season and into the Class B playoffs.

“We hope to be very competitive each night and will continue to try to improve as the season progresses,” Clemons said. “We

are focused on playing team basketball and our success will rely heavily on our team defense.”

Roster No.

Player

Grade

Hgt.

1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 14 32 33 35 50

Patrick Crowley Bryce Trombley Nyciah Beasley Jon Martin Hunter Caron Justin LaPorte Jacob Casey Seth Schaefer Tyler Robinson Tyler Whitehurst Perry Marvin Tyler Wells Kyle Gorman

Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

6-1 5-6 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-5 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-1

IndiansÊ wantÊ toÊ improveÊ throughÊ season PERU — The Lady Indians varsity bowling team hopes returning players will step up to fill the shoes of graduates, while some very youthful bowlers will show improvement as they start their varsity careers.

“We have strength in our returning starters in Marissa Bushey and Madison Cragle and also two time All Section Team member Briaunna Varno,” said coach Chad Duprey. “I am also looking forward to new team members Kathryn Bowman and Leita Ciolek as they bring bowling experience from the youth league to the Peru bowling program as only seventh graders. I am expecting good things from all members this season as we lost Erin Brunell and Katherine Clark, an All Section Team member last season. These are big shoes to fill but this group of girls are determined and up for the challenge. I am expecting a competitive season from this group of lady Indians.”

Roster Player

Grade

Madison Cragle

11

Alexis Mooney

11

Briaunna Varno

12

Allyson Huber

10

Brianna Bertrand

9

Kathryn Bowman

7

Marissa Bushey

10

Leita Ciolek

7

IndianÊ bowlersÊ readyÊ toÊ compete PERU — The Indian varsity boy’s bowling team feels they have what it takes to be at the top of the league and sectional standings this season.

“We are looking to become a solid contender this year, with the return of some outstanding bowlers and the addition of very good newcomers,” said coach David Mendofik. “I think with the nucleus we have this year, twice the amount of bowlers from last year, Peru should be able to compete with everyone in the league.”

The Indians are returning a pair of all stars in Brett Ciolek and Aaryn Clark who Medofik said will be the leaders of this years team.

“With the addition of some new and in-

experience bowlers, our depth is going to be a big question,” he added. “With some hard work, we’re looking for vast improvements.”

Roster Evan Bishop

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Edward Nephew

Michael Blower

Eric Hidock

Jared Owen

Scott Brown

Tyler Holmes

Owen Paulson

Brett Ciolek

David Jones

Elijah Rosen

Aaryn Clark

Cody Martin

Josh Trombley

Tommy Dubay

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HELP WANTED LOCAL APPLE PACKERS NEEDED, Must be able to lift 45lbs. Hart Apple Farms. 518-834-6007 LAKES TO LOCKS PASSAGE, INC seeks full-time Community Outreach Director for communications and fiscal management. Three to five years non-profit experience required, office in Crown Point, NY. For complete job description email janet@lakestolocks.org POSITION AVAILABLE The Town of Keene has an opening for a full-time laborer, duties to include making ice for rink, plowing, shoveling, mowing, cleaning Town buildings, operating transfer station and any general maintenance necessary. Any interested applicants are asked to stop by the Town Hall to put in an application by 3:00 PM, Friday, December 16th. Paul R. Martin Acting Chairman

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