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Panelists tackle hard questions ahead of school merger vote Straw poll set for Oct. 9

By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER

WESTPORT | Civility and honest introspection took center stage last Tuesday at a merger forum to discuss whether Elizabethtown-Lewis Central (ELCS) and Westport Central (WCS) schools should form a new, centralized school district.

Panel discussion tackled hard questions and concerns with thoughtful discourse ahead of a non-binding poll that will pose the question in residents in three towns on Oct. 9.

Start-up questions scrolled across a panel of five area residents, each with children who are or have attended Westport or ELCS. Opening questions evaluated how panelists view a school as a center of community and whether the status quo with ongoing cuts to staff and programs is tenable.

Panelists share a moment at the Depot Theatre in Westport on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Moderators were Sun Managing Editor Pete DeMola and Publisher Dan Alexander Sr. Volunteer panelists included two local business owners that live and grew up in Elizabethtown: Jeff Allott, with three children graduated from ELCS, as he had, and Ryan Hathaway, who attended ELCS and whose

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wife teaches in WCS where their young children are or will attend school.

Heather Reynolds and Nicky SudduthWestover are both working mothers raising a family with children in school at WCS. Sudduth-Westover is the fourth generation of her family to attend Westport schools.

Photo by DJ Alexander

The panel included an experienced school administrator, Dr. Robert Bradley, whose daughter works for both school districts and whose son-in-law teaches at Westport. His grandchildren attend school in WCS. » Merger panel Cont. on pg. 8

Ahead of merger vote, ELCS, WCS students tour campuses Kids swap schools for the morning

By Pete DeMola EDITOR

WESTPORT | They came, they saw, they ate bagels.

Ahead of a straw vote next month that acts as the precursor for the merger of Elizabethtown-Lewis Central (ELCS) and Westport Central School (WCS), students from each district spent the morning kicking the tires at their potential new homes.

ELCS middle-school students tumbled out of a bus on Thursday morning and were led to the WCS cafeteria, where they had a choice of an English muffins or bagel paired with cantaloupe and other breakfast items.

Alexa Markowicz, 11, said she “felt normal.”

But she was also excited and slightly nervous because it was only the second time she had been to WCS. “I went to see my friend who moved here,” Markowicz said.

Julia Hooper, 11, said she was eager to visit the classrooms. Breakfast, she said, was better than ELCS.

Emily Hickey, 10, agreed: “It’s better than our school,” she said.

For Hickey, the nine-mile trip east down Route 9 was no big deal because she’d been here before.

“I’m normal,” Hickey said. “It gets me out of school.”

Emma Olcott, 11, spent five years at WCS before transferring to ELCS as a fifth-grader.

“I’m excited to see my friends from this school,” she said.

VOTE UPCOMING

If voters approve of the merger in a straw vote on Oct. 9, and a second on Dec. 4, the merger becomes effective July 1.

Under the merger proposal’s suggested plan, K-6 students would remain in their respective districts.

WCS would become the merged district’s middle school, and ELCS, the high school.

The exchange day, said district officials, was designed to “explore the division of grade levels into different building across a potentially larger merged district and the associated transportation between the two locations.”

Students in each district rode the bus to their home district as usual, but were transferred to a shuttle bus for the second run. » Merger tour Cont. on pg. 2

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sequence at ELCS. The group was silent but appeared attentive.

WCS student Walter Moore said the more structured weight training classes appealed to him.

Students at WCS can engage in solo weight training, but must submit a written report detailing their progress, he said.

As the groups toured the campus, which was dotted with welcome fliers, students seemed to know each other, waving and hugging in the hallways and chattering about upcoming athletic events via their shared sports teams.

ELCS junior Lucas Miller was among the day’s tour guides.

“Most people support it,” he said. “They can see the benefit.”

Solomon Fair, a sophomore, was more skeptical.

WCS students have never had a chance to publicly weigh in on the issue, he said.

A student poll he said revealed anti-merger sentiments was spiked from the student

Following breakfast, WCS seniors gave ELCS students a tour of the school with promises of dodgeball at the end of the two-hour event, which sent a whispered hush through the crowd.

MIXED EMOTIONS

Meanwhile, the ELCS Student Council gave WCS students a tour of their school, including classrooms, the library, music room, gymnasium and weight room, where ELCS physical education teacher Paul Buehler was waiting for them.

Buehler highlighted ELCS’ blend of traditional curriculum and non-traditional activities like hiking and mountain biking.

A merger would result in a reconstituted program.

“In the event of a merger, we wipe the slate clean and rebuild a different program in the future,” Buehler said.

Current eighth graders at WCS would be the first to go through the full high school

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Students from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School exit the buses at Westport Central last Thursday. Students from each district visited the other to familiarize themselves ahead of a straw vote on Oct. 9, the first of two scheduled votes on a potential merger of the two districts.

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newsletter last year.

“Students didn’t have a voice,” Fair said.

TRADITIONS PROMISED

ELCS physical education teacher Paul Buehler briefed WCS students on athletic programming.

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The groups ultimately gathered in the gym, where their tour guides briefed them on ELCS traditions, including “Winter Solstice” activities, the high school’s annual daylong holiday bash.

ELCS officials acknowledged each district has their own hallowed traditions, which they aim to retain in the event of a merged district.

“We don’t want to lose any traditions,” said K-12 Principal Robert C. Witkiewicz, Jr. “We want to look toward the past and add for the future.”

During the tour, there were no indication officials were steering kids one way or the other, and reiterated the reconstituted school board would forge a new model under a merged system.

WCS students issued just one question before they boarded the buses back to their home district.

“Is the hot chocolate free?” asked a student.

“Yes,” said ELCS Superintendent Scott Osbourne. “There are Hershey Kisses, too.”

Osbourne followed them outside.

“There’s a lot of people in our school who are truly genuinely glad to have you,” he said.

He huddled with ELCS Student Council members afterwards for a debriefing.

“You did a lot to help these kids understand this is a situation they can’t control,” Osbourne told them.

Tour guides said their WCS peers were quiet, but not necessarily disinterested.

They chattered about aesthetic details — including the natural daylight at ELCS — as well as room sizes and the tech shop, where the power tools resulted in raised eyebrows.

And of course, there was the food.

“They said we had better bagels than Westport does,” said Alyssa Fenton.

Voters from ELCS and WCS will vote Tuesday, Oct. 9 in an advisory referendum. If voters in each school district approve, a formal binding referendum vote on the proposed merger will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4.

The merger process ends if the Oct. 9 vote fails in either of the districts. ■

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resentatives and printing services, providing a location that is easy for community members and local business owners to access.

According to Publisher Dan Alexander, the interior of the building will be slightly renovated but the exterior will undergo some significant changes.

“The building’s color scheme will be updated to reflect Sun Community News & Printing’s corporate colors and visual identity so that it is easily identifiable as the local, community-based newspaper,” he said.

PLATTSBURGH | Sun Community News & Printing has purchased a building at the intersection of Broad and Cornelia streets in Plattsburgh.

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Try platform tennis websites, solicitous emails posing to be about serious or personal issues and downloaded software which can be infested and hide itself from detection. These are important issues to learn about, and she is excited to bring them to your attention and help you learn how to be the boss of your PC. The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club meets on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. to begin planning their annual Greens Tea fundraiser for local emergency services.

They will begin making ornaments which will be sold at the Dec. 7 event.

All craft supplies are provided.

All are welcome at garden club!

Bring a bagged lunch; coffee and dessert are provided. Contact Louise vonBrockdorff at 518-962-4095 for more information.

Yoga this week includes Karin DeMuro’s Monday class at 4:30 p.m. and Michael Fergot’s “Yoga: Basics for Wellness,” at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

For more information about Elizabethtown Social Center programming, visit elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or call 518-873-6408. ■ — Arin Burdo is the Executive Director of the Elizabethtown Social Center.

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By Arin Burdo p.m. at the Elizabethtown • COLUMNIST • Social Center platform court on Lawrence Way. Experienced platform tennis players, led by founding platform member Linda Rockefeller, will offer a demo game and teach the basics at the clinic. Equipment is provided; no experience with racket sports is necessary.

Clinic participants who wish to become first-time platform members will receive a discount for the 2018/19 season by signing up that day: $25 off a single membership or $50 off the family rate.

A single platform membership is regularly $135 until Nov. 1. After that date, the fee is $160. The family rate applies to all members of a household and is regularly $250; after Nov. 1, it is $300.

Jessica Green will offer her next free computer basics class on Wednesday at 1 p.m. She will discuss basic computer terms, security features, maintenance tools and basic internet and computer safety.

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“We also want to ensure that local residents and business owners can easily spot our location when they require printing and other business services.”

Establishing a prominent location within the Plattsburgh region is important, he said.

“There is so much happening within the City of Plattsburgh and the surrounding communities,” he said.

This location will allow for even more news gathering effort in the Plattsburgh area, while also offering various business and consumer print services, said Alexander.

“It is imperative that we have a location that is easily accessible to both reporters and members of the public.”

Managing Editor Pete DeMola said having a central location will be convenient for reporters and will send a strong signal to the local community.

“Our reporters work very hard to bring local, community-focused stories and information to the residents of the region,” said DeMola. “Having a prominent location in the city underscores our commitment and desire to consistently deliver news that highlights and emphasizes local government, business, sports and human interest stories.”

In addition to purchasing the new building, Sun Community News & Printing now owns the digital billboard, which is also located at the intersection.

Church: Sunday Holy Eucharist 9 a.m. (on some Sundays, Morning Prayer).

KEESEVILLE Front Street Fellowship: Front Street

Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, 518-645-4673.

We provide this church directory as a courtesy to our readers and visitors to our area. Any changes or additions can be made by calling 518-873-6368. Pastors Rick & Kathy Santor. Sunday: Worship AU SABLE FORKS Holy Name Catholic Church: 14203

LIFE Church Elizabethtown: Service

Morning Prayer- M, Th, Fri at 8:30am; Silent Prayer-Tues. 8:15; Contemporary Bible Study Sunday 10:30 am. www.adklife.church - 209 Rt. 9N, 518-647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor; Water Street. lifechurchetown@gmail.com - 518- – Tues. 9:30; Community Pot Luck – Tues.

6pm; Holy Eucharist Wed. 8:30am; Meditation 412-2305 Deacon John J. Ryan;Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church: Court – Wed. 5pm; Historical New Testament Study Confessions: Sunday 9-9:15 a.m.

- Thurs. 10am. Father Craig Hacker email – St. James’ Church: Episcopal. Rev. Patti Street. 873-6760. Father Francis Flynn, Mass frcraigstjohns@gmail.com and stjohnsessexny@ Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Weekdays: Johnson, Deacon Vicarcon. Holy Eucharist gmail.com Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Sundays at 10 a.m. Phone: 518-593-1838.

HARKNESS United Methodist Church: Main Street. Nye Home. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m.

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Harkness United Methodist Church: 518-647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. org Email: rccowe@gmail.com Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds.,

United Church of Christ (Congregational): Court Street. 518-873-

BLOOMINGDALE Pilgrim Holiness Church: 14 Oregon

Plains Rd., 518-891-3178, Rev. Daniel Shumway - Sunday: Morning Worship 11a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Evening Service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m.

CLINTONVILLE United Methodist: Rt. 9N. 518-834-5083.

Sunday, 11 a.m. Worship Service. Pastor Rev. Joyce Bruce.

ELIZABETHTOWN Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal): 10 Williams Street. 518-873-

Harkness, NY. 518-834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. Worship 9:30 a.m. ediepoland@

6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: aol.com Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6.

Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com

Service 10 a.m. Tuesday: Ladies Coffee 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship 6 p.m.

Website: www.frontstreetfellowship.org Email: kathy@frontstreetfellowship.org

Immaculate Conception Church:

Rt. 9, 518-834-7100. Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor; Deacon John Lucero; Mass: Sunday 11:15 a.m.

Confessions: Sunday after Mass.

Independent Baptist Church: Rte. 22 & Interstate 87, P.O. Box 506, 518-834-9620.

Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m., Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7 p.m.; Youth Group Sunday 6 p.m. Website: ibck.org Email: oneillr@ibck.org

The billboard will allow local business the opportunity to advertise and share information with thousands of people who drive past this location daily. In addition, Sun Community News plans to utilize the billboard for its breaking news alerts.

The Sun offers much more than local, community-based news and information. The new location will provide an opportunity for the public to access the business and all its services.

“Until now, we may have been the best kept secret in the North Country,” said Ashley Alexander, general manager of the printing and sales department. “Plattsburgh business owners and local community members will be able to easily access all the various business services that we offer,” she said.

“We do so much more than print newspapers. Sun Community News & Printing offers many items including invitations, banners, business cards, advertising, signage, rack cards and graphic design services. In addition, we are able to print and distribute flyers, postcards and other items within the region through our wide distribution network. Our new location is easily accessible to business owners and community members. I believe that people will be pleasantly surprised by all that we are able to do.”

Work on the building includes new roofing, some interior renovations, minor repairs to the outside of the building and new signage.

It is expected to be completed later this fall. ■

a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday Prayer Service 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

9:15 a.m. 518-963-4048.

St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church:

LEWIS First Congregational Church: Lewis,

518-873-6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Email: Fshaw@westelcom.com www. firstcongregationalchurchoflewis.com

REBER Reber Methodist Church: Reber Rd. 11 a.m. Sunday mornings. Pastor Ric Feeney.

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Foothills Baptist Church at Boquet:

2172, NY Rt. 22. Formerly Church of the Nazarene. Wednesday Night Service at 6 p.m.

2509 goodshepherdetown@gmail.com, Sunday Worship services are Sunday 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Holy Communion: 8 & 10:15am; Healing Prayer Sunday school 9:45 a.m. Email: foothillsbapt@ Service: Every Wed at Noon; Men’s Group: netzero.net Every Friday 7:30am-8:45am St. John’s Church: 4 Church Street, 518Rev. David Sullivan. All are Welcome.

963-7775. Holy Communion Sunday 9:15am;

Worship Services 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Choir Wednesday evening 7 p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. 518834-7577. Email: ediepoland@aol.com

St. John the Baptist Catholic

Church: Rt. 22, 518-834-7100. Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor; Deacon John Lucero; Mass: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 3:45-4:15 p.m.

St. Paul’s Church, Episcopal/ Anglican: 103 Clinton Street, 518-563-6836.

St. Brendan’s Catholic Church:

Sunday Sung Service 9 a.m. Email: bcbiddle@ Mass Saturday at 4 p.m. Pastor: Rev. John R. aol.com, Rev. Blair C. Biddle, Deacon Vicar.

Yonkovig; Pastor. Rectory Phone 518-523-2200.

The Good Shepherd Church of the Email: stagnesch@roadrunner.com Nazarene: 124 Hill Street, 518-834-9408.

St. Hubert’s All Souls Episcopal Pastor Richard Reese. Sunday Service 10:30

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Sunday School for every age 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Prayer 7 p.m.; www.westportbiblechurch.org WILLSBORO Congregational United Church of Christ: 3799 Main Street, P.O. Box 714. Pastor

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9:00 a.m. We offer a blended contemporary and wilmingtoncbc.com Christian service, along with Children’s Church. A nursery area is provided downstairs with a speaker St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church: 5789 NYS Rt. 86, 518-647-8225, to hear the Worship Service. For current church events you can check the church website at: www. Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor, Deacon John J. Ryan & westportfederatedchurch.org or call Pastor Tom Pastor, Deacon John Lucero, Mass: Sunday 7:30 a.m. Confessions: Sunday 7-7:15 a.m. at 518-962-8293 and leave a message.

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Keeseville United Methodist Church: St. Philip Neri Catholic Church: JAY First Baptist Church of Jay: Andy Kane, Front Street, 518-834-7577. Rev. Edith Poland. 6603 Main St., Father Francis Flynn, Pastor.

ESSEX speaker. Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

Essex Community United Methodist Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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3746 Main Street. 518-963-4524. Father Francis Flynn, Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m. Website: wewe4.org Email: rccowe@gmail.com United Methodist Church: 3731 Main Street. 518-963-7931. Sunday Worship Services 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor Ric Feeney. After school religious education program 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Thursdays (Only when school is in session)

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On Sept. 25, state police arrested two subjects for fraudulently taking money in exchange for services they failed to provide.

Travis S. Devalinger, 45, of Lake Clear and Natalia B. Fiedler, 34, of Lake Placid, took money in the amount of $6,420 from two subjects, with the promise of providing horse riding services in July at the ranch they own, known as “ADK Wild Horse Camp,” located at 776 County Rt. 18 in Lake Clear.

After they received payment from the victims, Devalinger and Fiedler subsequently advised the victims they were canceling the services. The victims were not reimbursed for the payment they issued.

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LAKE PLACID | Late last month, New York State Police arrested two individuals for allegedly taking money for horse riding services that they did not provide.

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Vegetable growers invited to discussion

WILLSBORO | On Thursday, Oct. 11 from 4-5:30 p.m. vegetable growers are invited to the Cornell Willsboro Research Farm at 48 Sayward Lane in Willsboro, to join in a discussion of the timing, selection and management of late summer/fall cover crops. It is free and open to the public.

Leading the discussions will be Mike Davis, Cornell Willsboro Farm Manager and Chuck Bornt and Amy Ivy, vegetable specialists with the Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program. Growers are encouraged to come and share their experiences with various timings and types of cover crops and their management strategies. Learn more at nnyagdev.org. For more information, contact Amy Ivy at adi2@cornell.edu or 518-570-5991.

Registration is requested at enych.cce.cornell.edu/ event.php?id=1002. ■

TRIAD Challenge returns to Tupper Lake

TUPPER LAKE | Big Tupper Brewing has announced the second running of the TRIAD Challenge to be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 beginning at the trailhead for Mount Arab at 9 a.m. One day — three mountains. This timed event will require participants to run, walk or crawl up the three mountains that make up the Tupper Lake Triad.

Participants will be timed as they move from Mount Arab to Coney Mountain and finish on Goodman Mountain. Time will include the drive between each mountain.

Entries are limited to the first 50. The entry fee is $35 and includes a custom T-shirt, lunch and a pint at Big Tupper Brewing following the race. There will be an assortment of prizes. For more information, and to receive an entry form, contact Big Tupper Brewing at 518-359-6350, Ted Merrihew at 518-593-3355 or email info@bigtupperbrewing.com. ■

Lake View Cemetery will hold annual meeting Oct. 11

WILLSBORO | The Lake View Cemetery will hold its annual meeting on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro. The public is invited to attend. ■

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Smart lives in Saranac and is a student in the college’s licensed practical nurse program.

The Adirondack Bank Scholarship is administered through the North Country Community College Foundation Scholarship Program. The NCCC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the college and is dedicated to helping NCCC maintain and enhance the quality of educational experiences offered to students and the community.

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Essex Theatre Company meeting slated

WILLSBORO | Essex Theatre Company will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Willsboro Visitors Center, Willsboro, at 5 p.m. for the board meeting, 6 p.m. for the annual membership meeting. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. ■ SARANAC LAKE | Dozens of colleges and universities will be represented when North Country Community College (NCCC) hosts its third annual college fair from 9-11 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Sparks Athletic Complex Gymnasium.

Admissions staff from nearly 70 colleges and universities will be on hand to talk and network with high school students from across the region. An estimated 250-300 high school students from Essex and Franklin counties will be bussed in for the event.

The fair is also an opportunity for current NCCC students to learn about colleges and universities they could apply to after graduation. For additional information, contact NCCC’s Office of Admissions at 888-TRY-NCCC or email admissions@nccc.edu. ■

SARANAC LAKE | Beginning Oct. 14, Sunday services at the Saranac Lake Methodist Church, led by Pastor Eric Olsen, will begin at 9:30 a.m. Following the service, adult Bible study, a Christian children’s hour and a teen hour will begin at 10:45 a.m.

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WESTPORT - The Westport Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6 PM in the library. Agenda items will include a status report on the voting process associated with the prospective merger, annual independent auditor report and fiscal accountability report, and any other business that may come before the Board. Community members and interested others are welcome to attend.

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Demanding a higher standard The Sun Editorial The nation was forced to witness high drama that could easily have been avoided when the Senate held a public

By Dan Alexander hearingontheaccusations made by Dr. Christine • PUBLISHER • Blasey Ford regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

The drama in our political system can no longer be contained inside the halls of government. Instead, they are requiring the population to become emotionally involved as we watch their theatrics.

In doing so, we all come away frustrated, embarrassed and feeling used.

Now just think about how those in the hot seat felt?

Clearly, there is a better way.

Let’s start with this: Not all woman measure up to the standard set by Mother Teresa.

Nor do all men sink as low as Jack the Ripper. We are all “tweeners” falling somewhere in between the two, based on as many factors as there are stars in the sky.

In the court of public opinion, no one wins as we have been groomed by our political, gender and human biases.

You want the facts to fall in line with the outcome that leans toward your preference, but if you are fair-minded, you can easily see where the problems reside.

The anger and the divide in this country continue to grow worse, and sadly our leaders are the ones causing this to happen.

They are no longer willing to follow their own rules and procedures, choosing instead to have us do their bidding.

As a nation of laws based on longstanding principles, we must insist that those who wish to serve in elected office, or in the halls of justice and government must be capable of putting their partisan desires aside and follow the moral, legal and constitutional guidelines that are the bedrock of our nation.

Those who choose to put their thumb on the scales of justice must be made to pay a price. Government is not a place for games. It is a place where duty and honor must override all.

Those who choose to leak information, grandstand for personal gain or put their party’s interest before those of American citizens should face censure, expulsion, recall or outright dismissal.

Legislators must learn to work together to legislate. Law enforcement and judicial representatives must adhere to the order of law and enforce the rules fairly on the public.

Citizens must do a better job of selecting our representatives and removing them before they get too powerful.

The media needs to quit picking sides and help the country maintain a balanced government capable of carrying out their tasks. This is only accomplished by being critical of both sides. ■

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Cobb’s problems deeper than fundraising woes You may have seen the TV ads: Tedra Cobb, who is challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik in the midterm elections, is a “Cuomo clone” who voted to raise taxes 20 times as a St. Lawrence County legislator, resulting in the “Taxin’ Tedra” sobriquet.

Both claims are tenuous.

Some of Cobb’s votes to raise taxes were procedural precursors to tax increases.

And the candidate was appointed to the state Committee on Open Government by Eliot Spitzer — not Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

It’s politics as usual.

The daily newspapers in New York’s 21st Congressional District are in a lather — but for the wrong reasons.

Watertown Daily Times editor Perry White said Cobb “has been unable to beat this list of falsehoods into the ground” because of a lack of financial firepower.

Stefanik entered the summer with $1.7 million compared to Cobb’s $93,000.

As a result, the Cobb campaign is reduced to “answering strident and persistent television advertising with press releases,” White wrote.

It’s a strategy he likened to “pitting a platoon of soldiers armed with rifles up against a company of opponents armed with howitzers, rocketpropelled grenades and flamethrowers.”

The Post-Star’s Editorial Board also bemoaned the fundraising disadvantage.

“If you’ve been wondering why (Cobb) seems to have been quiet all summer and failed to respond to attacks in ads run by her opponent,” wrote the editorial board last week, “Cobb can’t afford to buy ads of her own.”

The editorial board suggested public financing of elections to level the playing field.

“Challengers should be given at least a fighting chance,” the Post-Star sniffed.

White and Post-Star aren’t wrong in

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that candidates able to accept gobs of money from corporate and individual donors have an advantage.

But pinning a sagging campaign directly to the role of money in politics is a cop-out and an oversimplification that glides over Cobb’s own flaws as a candidate.

For starters, that argument does not take into account the string of victories this spring by insurgent candidates running shoestring campaigns.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez toppled Rep. Joe Crowley, widely seen as a successor to Nancy Pelosi, in a Democratic primary in June.

The upset set off shockwaves through state and national politics, and Ocasio-Cortez is being hailed as the future of her party.

Ocasio-Cortez was outspent 18-to-1.

Cobb is fond of comparing herself to Conor Lamb, the former Marine who carved out a razor-thin win in a special election for an open House seat in Pennsylvania.

Conservative outside groups outspent their liberal counterparts by 6 to 1.

How to account for their victories?

It’s more than just fundraising.

Consider this: Cobb isn’t flat-footed in combating the Stefanik campaign’s ads because she has no money, but rather because she is a weak candidate.

And it is likely because of this chronic weakness that fundraising is anemic and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has decided to stay on the sidelines.

Cobb has run an existentially flawed campaign in the sense that while she has made the race a referendum on Stefanik’s voting record, she has declined to offer her own policy solutions as an alternative, instead preferring to rely on “core values” over concrete ideas.

Cobb dodged specifics at the string of

Students should be considered in merger vote

To the Editor: I am writing as a concerned grandparent of three Westport Central School (WCS) students.

Has anyone considered the impact a merger with Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School will have on the students?

In the spring of 2018, the WCS journalism class conducted a survey of students in grades 7 - 12 regarding the proposed merger.

An overwhelming majority, 77 percent, of students were opposed to the proposal.

Please consider students who may be on a school bus for two hours or more a day if they reside in outlying areas. How would that be beneficial to their education and overall well being?

In my opinion, the proposed merger should not be just a monetary issue.

The “vote yes” placards read “stabilize taxes.”

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candidate forums earlier this year in favor of generalities, which is easy when you have nearly a dozen opponents.

She skims over specifics in interviews.

And the issues section of her website is devoid of details, instead containing the type of bland pablum and fuzzy keywords used by both political parties as placeholders.

Cobb has largely escaped scrutiny from her lack of substance.

She’s riding the tailwinds of an energized Democratic base who loathes President Trump and Stefanik with equal vitriol and will likely vote Team Blue regardless of who the candidate is.

This election cycle has ultimately been a disappointment and disservice to voters because they are being deprived of what should have been a substantive policy-rich discussion of the issues.

We agree with Cobb that Stefanik should be held accountable for controversial votes.

But her criticisms need to be paired with alternative solutions or policy positions of her own, and the inability to do so is the equivalent of lobbing spitballs from the back of the classroom.

Money does control politics. But it’s the lack of policy and ability to articulate a clear vision for the district that presents the largest threat to Cobb’s candidacy — not the lack of a war chest.

Stefanik and Cobb will square off in three debates in October with Green Party candidate Lynn Kahn.

We look forward to a policy discussion that will help educate voters — not an endless rehashing of empty rhetoric on “core values” or the misleading attacks proffered by the Stefanik campaign.

— The Sun Editorial Board ■

It is unknown if this would be the case.

The state has promised funding if this merger should occur.

As is often the case, when the state wants programs, they offer incentives to entice voters. However, nothing is written in stone.

Funding can be pulled at any time at the state’s discretion. This would shift the burden back to local taxpayers.

Can a superintendent who backed out of a two-year agreement with WCS after one year really handle the added stress of combining two school districts?

I sincerely ask when you cast your vote, to give heartfelt thought to those who will be most affected.... the students!

- Jackie Baker, Port Henry ■

Democracy “under assault”

To the Editor: Editor’s note: This letter is in response to John O’Neill’s letter, “November votes will determine fate of democracy,” published in the Sept. 22 edition of The Sun. » Letters Cont. on pg. 7

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» Letters Cont. from pg. 6 Twice, reader O’Neill has agonized over democracy “under assault.”

True, we the people are under assault, so long as: 1. Unelected “justices” decree parents must grin and bear while even 7-yearolds are violated by force-fed sex indoctrination (caselaw.findlaw.com/ us-9th-circuit/1051665.html).

2. “Sanctuary” mayors spit on federal law and jeopardize our lives, harboring even homicidal illegal aliens.

3. “Justices” deny Constitutional protection of life to the not-yet-born, though the latter’s unique DNA proves prospective moms may not dump nor sell these distinct persons as if, like tumors, they were part of mom’s body.

Bellowing “If you won’t, I will!” ex-President Obama compounded these assaults on our rule by: 1. Subverting elections, suing Florida and Texas for culling the dead and felons from voter rolls.

2. Anti-Constitutionally granting selective suspensions of and exemptions from enforcement of his “Affordable” Care.

3. Anti-Constitutionally refusing to enforce federal immigration laws, yet attacking Arizona for enforcing them via identical state law.

4. Anti-Constitutionally refusing to enforce the Defense of Marriage Act, thus abetting violation of “natural law” that rejects same-sex couplings by naturally not letting them beget children.

By instead (a) beginning to rescue children and parents from criminally imperial “justices,” (b) making us all safer again by stemming felonious contempt for our borders and (c) backing family values plus common sense by rejecting “transgender” fiction, President Trump is striving to restore our, that is, people’s rule, along with our republic’s Constitutional checks and balances.

To co-rule, vote. To vote (legally), register now. Nov. 6, please help ensure checks and balances regain the strength our founders recognized as indispensable to the very survival of our nation.

- Hans Curr, Indian Lake ■

Stefanik did not subpoena critical documents

To the Editor: Elise Stefanik is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Spencer Ackerman, a former U.S. national security editor for the Guardian, reported on Sept. 28 that Stefanik, in her role on that committee, refused to subpoena documents and information that include records and testimony from Deutsche Bank concerning possible Russian money laundering, the phone records of Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. about the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting and Twitter direct messages between WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, the Russian military-intelligence persona known as Guccifer2.0 and Trump campaign allies.

I do not agree with her action and will not support her bid for reelection on Nov. 6.

- Joe Gerardi, Cadyville ■

Stefanik doesn’t interact with constituents

To the Editor: Although it is not illegal to not reside, now or ever, in the congressional district that you represent, I find it ironic to see the (R-Willsboro) after Rep. Stefanik’s name.

We all know that she has never lived here and is bought and paid for by interests outside our district.

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publicly indicating where she will be until after the event. She holds “tele-townhalls” where she can control the conversation. If she does meet with constituents, she gives lip service to their concerns and does nothing of any substance to help them.

Rather, she actually votes in opposition to the needs of her constituents. She voted to gut the Affordable Care Act, which would cause 64,000 people in our district to lose health insurance.

She endorses budget cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, not to mention her negative environmental voting record.

Since Stefanik cannot run on her abysmal voting record, she resorts to name-calling and “alternative facts” – such as “Cobb raised taxes 20 times,” which was proven untrue by the Glens Falls Post Star.

“Cobb was appointed by Gov. Cuomo,” which is also untrue. Just Google it for yourself. The facts show Cobb was appointed to the New York State Committee on Open Government by Gov. Spitzer and Gov. Patterson. Actually, a committee on open government sounds like a good idea to me.

I want a representative that truly knows us here in NY-21, and is only beholding to us, her constituents, not outside money and interests. I want someone who is trustworthy, accessible and will truly represent the needs of NY-21 in Congress.

- Nina Matteau, Westport ■

townhouse valued at $1.3 million. Her only work before being elected to Congress was as a Republican operative in Washington. She lists her parents’ summer camp in Willsboro as her “residence” in this district. She is a true creation of the “swamp” in Washington.

Elise will probably retire and take a job as a well-paid lobbyist after her term is over (hopefully sooner, rather than later).

Donald Trump gave her a shout-out recently for inviting him to our district to sign the defense authorization bill (where he refused to give any credit to John McCain).

If you want to know Elise’s true values, follow the money.

Stefanik does not represent us on the important issues of health care, the economy, the environment, trade with Canada and worker’s rights. She believes that there should be no restrictions on who can buy semi-automatic weapons.

I am very worried about the future of democracy in this country.

As a lawyer, I don’t think that laws or lawyers or the Supreme Court can save.

We need to fight to save our democracy and our freedom. We need a representative in Congress that will represent the people and values of the North Country — not a carpet bagger who only represents her corporate masters.

- Mark Schneider, Plattsburgh ■

To the Editor: Cigarette smoking is the cause of some 28,000 deaths annually in New York state.

The North Country Healthy Heart Network works with partners across the region to connect smokers with resources to help them quit.

One of our favorite tobacco cessation resources is the New York State Smokers’ Quitline, which recently introduced a revamped, enhanced website: nysmokefree.com.

The new website includes an online newsroom for members of the media and healthcare providers, offering the latest information on tobacco cessation statewide.

For tobacco users, the site offers a wealth of tips and other resources, including articles about e-cigarettes, filters, medication enrollment and healthcare benefits.

Healthcare providers will also find value in the new website. In addition to a subsection on quality tobacco dependence treatments, the site features a step-by-step guide on using the quitline’s patient referral program.

The quitline and nysmokefree.com are both services of the New York State Department of Health. The quitline has responded to over 2.5 million calls since its launch in 1999. To call, dial 1-866-NY-QUITS. If you’re looking to quit, the Heart Network can connect you with dozens of local resources. Give us a call at 518-891-5855 to learn more, or visit heartnetwork.org.

- Ann Morgan, North Country Health Heart Network, Saranac Lake ■

To the Editor: Vote yes, save our schools, stabilize taxes, or so goes the claim.

Searching through the final report, documentation to support such a claim eludes me.

One, I in particular, expected pro-forma budgets to not only demonstrate that possibility, but that the cost of educating our children would be less with a consolidation, one of the original driving claims.

Expected and not provided: 15 pro-forma budgets, five years for each ElizabethtownLewis Central School, Westport Central School and as consolidated to show to the people, in black and white, honest expectations.

Additionally, a major driving point when the issue was first broached: needed additional course studies to prepare our children for further education.

Minus no evidence that our children, not one child has been denied acceptance to a college or university due to lack of a particular course study. This too, a selling point without merit shown, documented.

Is this a bait and switch situation?

Maybe, perhaps not. However, in this writer’s opinion, nothing presented supports the initial argument for consolidation.

Vote no, for as proposed, nothing mitigates the original arguments.

- Susan C. Sherman, Westport ■

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Follow the money in Congress race

To the Editor: Less than 10 percent of Elise Stefanik’s donors live in New York’s 21st Congressional District.

Less than half even live in New York state.

Her money is coming from the big special interest groups that she works for. She has raised over $2 million so far. She must be doing a good job for her out-of-town supporters, based on their generous giving.

Elise is not from this district. Her parents are wealthy business people in the Albany area.

She owns a minority interest in a Washington

WCS-ELCS merger claims unsubstantiated

Dr. Ford should inspire North Country women to come forward

To the Editor, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, recently emerging as yet another survivor of sexual assault, needs room to speak.

Unlike our president, I suspect that Dr. Ford is not on a political mission but on a healing one.

Trauma lasts a lifetime and, unfortunately, the survivor is typically disrespected for coming forward.

The trauma research helps us better understand Dr. Ford.

Survivors of trauma replay and more disturbingly, re-live the assault.

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placing one in a “trauma vortex,” a chaotic whirlwind of biological and psychological symptoms that stalls free living and continually traps the survivor.

The injury, extreme terror, or near-death experience is revisited again and again in the mind. This vortex can last for years or a lifetime.

For the perpetrator, the trauma is usually an insignificant experience and they soon forget it.

Sexual assault represents a complete lack of control over what happens to someone.

Dr. Ford is on a mission to gain control of her own narrative without re-living the experience.

Once she can retell the story, and if she is heard and understood by those listening, she can perhaps find some freedom from the ongoing vortex of trauma. She will gain agency again — she is taking back her mind.

Survivors will spend years, sometimes decades, without telling many people before finding the courage to topple their re-living of the assault.

We are surrounded by a terribly large number of these cases in the North Country and should encourage every woman’s liberation from such experiences.

Let us witness Dr. Ford’s courageous testimony as an example of how to go about it.

- Dr. Lee M. Vance, Lowville ■

WCS students: We’re anti-merger

To the Editor: Recently, we’ve had to listen to our superintendent explain how awful our future will be if our school remains Westport Central.

This was shocking to us and honestly seemed to be more of a scare tactic than a fair evaluation of options.

This seemingly one-sided presentation of the school’s situation brought us to this letter.

Last spring, our school newspaper conducted a poll: How students viewed merging. Seventyseven percent of our student-body (7-12) voted for our school to remain Westport Central.

Instead of being published, we were censored.

We don’t want this merge to happen.

Although it’s late, we need to share our reasons. Our bus rides are long. Some of us get on the bus at 6:45 a.m. with a 7:40 a.m. arrival. Another 15 minutes to our 55-minute ride both ways equals well over two hours spent on the bus daily.

Most of us have been here our entire school career and don’t want to give up our school and ability to graduate from Westport Central.

We think this merge won’t work as is foretold, with people voting yes for the wrong reasons.

Our superintendent stated voting yes to merge for lower taxes and a new building are the wrong reasons.

Knowing this, we want to give you reasons to vote no.

Business in Westport will decay, school pride will vanish, busing will be extreme and we will have to fight for things we have the ability to do: sports (teams, positions, playing time), drama/clubs (parts, membership) and scholarships (graduation, Jr. awards).

Our school culture is very different from Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. Our school has less turmoil and stronger academic achievement.

The number one reason to vote no: We don’t want it!

This merge will affect us most and we have no say.

For us, please vote no.

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EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS

A prevailing concern in merger discussion, DeMola said, is that any shift in school location could have an adverse economic impact to the communities.

“Are schools an economic driver or is the main purpose to educate students?” DeMola asked.

Both, said Allott.

“I look at (economics) as community vitality and there are lots of different branches _ one of the largest branches is school system and how functional it is,” he said.

People looking to move and put down roots in a new town often base decisions on programs available in the local school district, Allott said.

Reynolds suggested that a more robust school system would attract more families and businesses to the community.

Hathaway said if you look at U.S. Census data in Essex County, communities showing strongest growth in recent years do not have any school building, namely Jay, Wilmington and Lewis.

“All of which have grown between 6 and 10 percent for the last eight years,” Hathaway said.

The main attractor for economic growth, he suggested, is that “kids have access to a higher quality of education regardless of where the building is located.”

Sudduth-Westover expressed a concern held by many opponents of the merger.

“A driving force for a lot of people here in Westport is the school, so ... if we lost our school (in the center of town) completely, I think it would have an economic impact on our area, on our town.”

A school is also a major employer for the community, Bradley agreed, but it draws from a regional workforce and in that way brings more people to a business sector.

The central question, Bradley said, is, “What kind of school do we want to have, what kind of vision do we have for that school going forward?”

‘I WANT BETTER’

Programming cuts in the past decade mark a formidable page in the final merger report.

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“When it comes to programming, at present, are you comfortable with the status quo?”

DeMola asked the panel.

“A huge no,” Reynolds said. “I had been.”

Recent cuts at Westport have resulted in one physical education teacher for K-12 and one social studies teacher for 7-12, which she said was problematic.

“I’m not willing to let that happen even more next year with the projection being that two to five teaching positions could be cut again,” she said. “I don’t feel like that’s giving our kids the same education that Westport kids before us have had. I want better. I want better for our school district, I want better for my children.”

Hathaway said what he is looking for is not necessarily what schools here had in the past, “but what we can we do to create a better educational environment to retain some people in the area.”

Hathaway said communities could leverage a merger to create programming that helps students move into jobs at major employers like International Paper and Nova Bus. Maybe, he said, a combined school with added resources could provide expanded regents degrees in Math and STEM area programs, “and start filling positions locally.”

Sudduth-Westover said she is also not comfortable with the status quo.

While the merger study suggests opportunity to rebuild curriculum and add programs, “I’m just hoping that that is a reality,” she said.

Bradley pointed out that some school cuts have occurred in basic supports for students.

“Basic supports need to be in place as well as providing more opportunities for students.”

Allott, too, is unhappy with the status quo.

“I like the idea Ryan (Hathaway) threw out with industry-specific programming to take on the role of educating our kids to better prepare them to stay in the area. The idea of pre-engineering courses also would be wonderful, if that’s all we get out of a merger.”

‘LEAP OF FAITH’

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VOTE DATE: OCT. 9

In Westport, the advisory referendum will take place in the hallway outside of the Bulles Auditorium at Westport Central School, Oct. 9 from noon to 8 p.m. Absentee ballot information can be obtained through District Clerk Jana Atwell at 518-962-8244.

At ELCS, the advisory referendum will take place in the school’s conference room Oct. 9, from noon to 8 p.m.

The non-binding “straw poll” is designed to gauge community support for centralization.

If the measure is approved in each school district, a formal binding referendum vote would be scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 4.

If the measure is voted down in either district or in both, the merger discussion ends and cannot be revisited for one year and one day.

The Merger Forum at Depot Theatre was live-cast via Facebook. The entire 2.5 hour event gained over 2,000 views and can be watched on The Sun’s Facebook page. ■ citizens of three towns and how they see education for their children.

Consensus from the panel seemed to move past status quo cuts and fiscal hardship toward establishing a sustainable, well-rounded educational system.

Hathaway said ideas raised by merger opponents to add tuition options for students outside the district or build exchange student programs are great solutions that apply with or without a merger.

“Stepping into the unknown, we have to trust we are going to have each other’s best interests at heart,” Hathaway said.

Sudduth-Westover said the merger study final report skims over sustainability, particularly with regard to what would happen to empty buildings in the middle of each town if a new school is built at some point in the next decade.

“I wish there was a way to find some answers,”

she said. “I’m not so sure that even if we merge, we’re not kicking the can down the road 10 or 20 years.”

Allott said the information he would like to see has to do with assurances.

“Assurances that perceived benefits of a merger become reality. Yeah, a crystal ball would be very helpful.”

Reynolds agreed that the merger would be a leap of faith.

It would not, she said, guarantee better financial or academic outcomes.

“That is up to us,” Reynolds said.

“It will take all of us ... making sure we are pushed to make a better district.”

That “crystal ball” might exist in skillful communication and planning.

With tax levy increases individual district face in the years ahead, Bradley said incentive aid from a merger could be applied to identify that sustainable future.

“The new board would be well-advised to work with someone to make a long-range plan,” he said.

“A plan that is going to sustain (a new district) for a number of years.”

Hathaway said he had spoken with administrators in several merged districts.

All were able to lower or stabilize taxes, Hathaway said, though in different steps.

“We all have a big decision to make in the next couple weeks,” Sudduth-Westover mused, suggesting taxpayers shouldn’t view a merger as a way to save money.

“There is no guarantee with any of it. Every single one of us needs to stay apprised of what’s going on in our school districts. We don’t get a second vote on this if it’s passed,” Sudduth-Westover said.

Bradley pointed out that children are generally more resilient and adaptable than adults.

And he recognized the long-term, historical attachments residents have to their schools, identity and their buildings.

What has changed, he said, is methods to achieve long-term sustainablity.

And the merger, Bradley said, provides an opportunity for these communities to “build something special and outstanding.” ■

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OCT. 6

OCT 6

AutumnFest; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Local craft vendors, autumn games and fun, a car show, pie baking and chili contests, kids’ activities, and plenty of food and music.

held at Plattsburgh City Recreation Center; 10:00 a.m. A Children’s Fun Run to benefit PRAI. Come dressed as your favorite superhero or their alter ego (aka yourself)!

Registration and children’s activities will be in the Recreation Center Community Room. Run will take place on the Terry Gordon Bike Path. Event is free, donations encouraged.

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OCT. 6

West Chazy » Family Outdoor

Dinner and a Movie held at Country Corner Diner; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Shelly country corner presents dinner and a movie night , featuring HOCUS POCUS, bring your chair and blanket , outdoor theatre, snack bar food, camp fire , fun for all ages. Free Admission

Plattsburgh » Superhero Dash

OCT. 6

Plattsburgh » Salvation Army

Craft & Vendor Show held at 4804 S. Catherine St; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come see what you find at our craft and vendor show. All purchase proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army. Free Admission. Food available for purchase.

For more info: Sharron Nephew 518-578-2666.

OCT. 6

West Chazy and Saranac » Free

OCT. 6TH

Keeseville AutumnFest; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Green Building Tours held at Earthwood and Ravenwood homes; all day More than a dozen different cordwood masonry buildings with living roofs, earthsheltered housing, masonry stoves,

sauna, bicycle powered water system, off-the-grid solar and wind electric systems, raised bed gardening and a megalithic stone circle. Earthwood, 366 Murtagh Hill Road, West Chazy 518-493-7744.

Ravenwood, 442 Nashville Road, Saranac 518-492-7064.

OCT 7

Essex County » Cheese Tour; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This selfguided tour highlights three Adirondack farms that produce fine artisinal cheeses. Check out Asgaard Farm & Dairy in AuSable Forks, North Country Creamery in Keeseville & Sugar House Creamery in Upper Jay, during the designated open time. Each creamery will be doing different activities & tastings at their own locations. Free Admission.

OCT. 7

Paul Smith’s » Adirondack Loon Celebration held at Paul Smith’s College VIC; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for a variety of loon-related events, including a presentation about the secret lives of nesting Adirondack loons, a concert by Celia Evans, an art show all about loons, children’s activities, silent auction, and more! Free Admission.

OCT 11

Plattsburgh » Battle of Valcour

Commemoration held at Clinton Community College; 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for a commemoration marking the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour with local historians, guest

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speakers and music. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

OCT. 13

Plattsburgh » Harvest Dinner

held at Trinity Episcopal Church; 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to join the Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for their annual Harvest Dinner. Appetizers will be served at 5:00 p.m. followed by a traditional turkey dinner at 6:00 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $25.00 per person. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, October 3rd. Please make your check payable to Algonquin Chapter-ADK and indicate on the memo line the names of those attending. Checks should be mailed to Kay Washbourne, 7645 State Rte. 9, Plattsburgh, N.Y. At 8:00 p.m., in the church sanctuary, Fran Yardley, a writer, actor and nationally known story teller, will discuss her new book, FINDING TRUE NORTH: A History of One Small Corner of the Adirondacks.

The 8:00 p.m. program is free and open to the public.

OCT. 14

Dannemora » St Joseph’s Harvest Dinner held at 179 Smith St; 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. It’s time for our Annual Roast Turkey Dinner. Join us for great food, music, Chinese Auction and more. Adults $10, Children $7, Under 5 Free.

OCT 20

Willsboro » 3rd Annual Craft Show held at Willsboro Fire Dept; 9:00

a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come check out our Annual Fire House Craft Show!!

OCT. 20

Saranac Lake » Spaghetti Dinner

and Silent Auction held at First Presbyterian Church; 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Join us for a benefit for the Deacons’ Fund for neighbors in need. $10 suggested donation.

OCT. 21

Plattsburgh » Making Strides Walk

held at Melissa Penfield Park; 10:00 a.m. Join the American Cancer Society to help save lives, celebrate survivors and honor loved ones lost. With every dollar raised, we’re able to make a bigger impact by helping conduct innovative research, promote early detection, and simply provide a hand to hold.

Details: Julie Stalker 518-578-6010 Stalker@jceo.org

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Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm The menu will include a buffet style turkey dinner with all the trimmings, the cost is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12, and children under 5 eat for free. Take-outs are available at $10.00 each. There will also be a country store, and a benefit drawing and much more. For more 196379 information, call 518-493-4521.

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Tough decisions lie ahead, say supers Westport Central must find $295K before doors open next year

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WESTPORT | Westport Central School Interim Superintendent and Principal Josh Meyers said sustainability is the key concern for the future of education in the district, and a merger could provide a 20 to 30 year opportunity to put a plan in motion.

Next year, Meyers said, WCS will have to find an additional $295,000 to open the school next year.

That could mean eliminating more staff.

ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne said the school is faced with adjusting for revenue decreases of around 3 percent with costs going up 4 percent next year.

“We already know that we have to find a potential $300,000 in reductions or use fund balance,” Osborne said.

Projected spending facts and figures will be part of the discussion in two merger discussion sessions at the schools next week.

A forum will be held Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Donald Huntley gym at ELCS. A forum in Westport is set for Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Westport school auditorium.

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Joslyn Esther Tolley KEENE VALLEY | Joslyn Esther Tolley was born at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22 weighing 7 lbs 11.8 oz. to Dana Lynn Pelkey and Andrew Joseph Tolley of New Albany, Indiana. New mom Dana, is the daughter of Keene Valley residents, Greg and Beth Pelkey. New dad Andrew, is the son of Joe and Nancy Tolley, of Carthage, New York. ■

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North Country SPCA

Happy Tail Raffle tickets on sale Our Happy Tail Raffle date is getting closer!

Tickets are $20 each and each ticket has a

By Kathy Wilcox 1/500 chance of winning the guaranteed prize • COLUMNIST • of $5,000!

The drawing will be held on Dec. 1, just in time for the holidays and last minute shopping. Tickets are on sale at the North Country SPCA, the Elizabethtown Farmers Market and at North Country SPCA events.

Can’t make it to any of these locations?

No problem.

You can send a check to the shelter and have your ticket mailed to you. For more information on getting your ticket mailed, please call 518-873-5000.

All proceeds from the raffle will go to the Spay and Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP) and the Friends for Life Medical Crisis Fund. SNIP helps people in our community spay and neuter their pets through vouchers that offset the cost of the procedure. Our Friends for Life Medical Crisis Fund helps ensure that the animals in our care have the lifesaving medical care and ongoing treatment that they require.

Thanks to SNIP, cats like Bubba and Jeter are able to get spayed/neutered. Animals like Isaac receive the medical care they need to stay healthy through funding from the Friends for Life Medical Crisis Fund. The animals in our community rely on these programs, both within the shelter and in the arms of loving families.

Our featured pet this week is TOOTSIE, a

domestic shorthair-mix who came in to the shelter close to starving — we could count almost every one of her ribs — and so flea-infested it was a wonder she was still alive. Our shelter staff patiently cared for this sweet little lady and nursed her back to health.

She has gained weight, has a luster back to her coat, and she is on thyroidreplacement medicine which she will need to take for the rest of her life. This senior girl really needs a person to call her own — she compensates for her health needs with an enormous heart, affectionate nature, and plenty of sass to make you laugh.

Tootsie is a resilient little lady who has many years left to keep your lap warm. Please consider giving Tootsie the loving retirement home she so deserves! ■ — Kat Wilcox’s weekly column works to publicize the shelter’s adoptable pets. Find out more at ncspca.org

Molinaro walks tightrope at town hall Cuomo foe faces tough questions

By Pete DeMola EDITOR

PLATTSBURGH | Marc Molinaro touched down in Plattsburgh last week and met with voters in a town hall-style session.

The candidate had rolled out his tax cut plan earlier that morning, promising to cut property taxes by 30 percent in the next five years through a combination of extending the property tax cap to New York City homeowners, a full state takeover of Medicaid and ongoing mandate relief for local governments.

The Dutchess County executive, who hopes to unseat Gov. Andrew Cuomo this fall, sailed through key campaign issues of streamlining bureaucracy, slimming down regulations and curbing corruption before taking questions from the crowd, who appeared to relish in probing hot-button questions that have acted as lightning rods for conservatives — including whether sex offenders should legally placed in group homes for people with developmental disabilities.

“It’s criminal,” Molinaro said.

LIGHTNING RODS

Molinaro walked a fine line between throwing red meat to the crowd of about 50, which was heavy on law enforcement, and proffering his brand of sunny can-do optimism.

He blasted Cuomo’s referral to ICE as “thugs” during the gubernatorial debate with Cynthia Nixon last month.

“The fact any elected official would refer to them as thugs is disgusting,” said Molinaro, noting the agency does good work, including capturing an actual Nazi in Queens in August.

Molinaro said he doesn’t support establishing New York as a sanctuary state and blasted the MS-13 gang as “hardened and violent criminals preying on people” and said more state and federal coordination of anti-gang efforts was needed.

And as the battle rages over the future of the Supreme Court, Cuomo has been pushing the state legislature to codify Roe v. Wade into the state constitution, and has said he will sue if the Supreme Court acts to roll back the decision.

At one point, a woman who identified herself as “Lydia” asked Molinaro to discuss his stance on reproductive rights.

“Gov. Cuomo has been a fierce advocate for promoting abortions absolutely as far as he possibly can to the point of

Marc Molinaro held a town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 24 at the Clinton County Government Center in Plattsburgh.

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almost encouraging it onto people,” she said.

“I don’t know that he’s pushing and wants people to,” Molinaro responded, “but certainly his policies have been that he wishes to enable broad access.”

Molinaro expressed confidence Roe v. Wade will remain law regardless of what happens at the Supreme Court.

“It is codified in the state of New York, and it will be my responsibility to uphold the laws of the state,” he said.

But he said he doesn’t embrace the governor’s position on late-term abortions.

Molinaro said these types of “moral and ethical questions” are absent under the Cuomo administration.

“We ought to be having a serious conversation about all of this,” he said, noting many in the state lack access to prenatal services and care.

“I believe women need the tools to make the healthiest choice for them, and despite any personal belief, I’m obligated to uphold the law.”

GUN CONTROL

Molinaro also engaged in a balancing act between assuaging his base on his commitment to the Second Amendment and addressing growing controls by the public for stronger gun control measures.

The candidate, who voted against the SAFE Act as a state assemblyman, said he is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. But he previously acknowledged repealing the legislation outright is unlikely because of a Democratic-controlled Assembly, and has stated chief executives cannot repeal

or “ram legislation through” without proper checks and balances.

The SAFE Act might be taken off the books in stages, he has said.

And he told attendees in Plattsburgh those with severe mental illness or violent tendencies should not have access to a firearm while also ensuring due process safeguards were protected.

“That’s the policy we need to strengthen,” he said.

‘SEPARATE BUT UNEQUAL’

Both he and running mate Julie Killian have children with special needs.

Molinaro spoke passionately about the need to bolster special education funding, and said it was problematic that he state Department of Health has such a broad mandate.

“Dutchess County is responsible for septic tanks and special education,” he said. “We have two separate and unequal systems of education: general education and special education.

And in special education, you’re in mortal combat to get the services and the assistance that you need for your entire life.”

His daughter, who required early intervention services, must be treated as patient and advocate at the same time.

And for a governor who enjoys lashing the federal government, he criticized Cuomo for not using his perch to lobby for more federal funding for special education.

“The governor often shouts about the federal government about all sorts of things. Maybe he could pay attention to that the federal government should be committed to special education.” ■ — This story has been abridged for print. To read this story in its entirety, visit suncommunitynews.com.

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5. Use shredded leaves as a lawn supplement. Pass a lawn mower over leaves left on the lawn to break them down into pieces too small to rake. This will help keep the lawn healthy throughout the winter without blocking out needed sunlight.

6. Bag dried leaves and pack them tightly together in cold areas of the home, such as basements or garages.

They can act as added insulation. Bags of leaves also can be placed around planting containers to protect them from frost.

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WILLSBORO V. CHAZY:

Photos from the Sept. 27 game between the Warriors and Eagles available online at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com. ■

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Indians lead CVAC volleyball at midway point

By Keith Lobdell SPORTS EDITOR

PERU | As the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference heads into the second half of the season, the Peru Indians stand atop the standings as the only unbeaten team in the league.

“It’s really is nice,” said Peru coach Mary Anne Lake about getting through the first half of the season with an 8-0 match record and a 24-5 game record.

“It has been a lot of fun watching the girls grow and getting better with every practice and working on new systems of offense and defense,” Lake said.

“The team chemistry has been pushing us through the first half and we are having a great time together,” said Isabelle Martin, whose 56 kills on the season, according to the teams’ MaxPreps site, is second behind teammate Marie Higgins (65).

“We work on a lot of serve-receive,” said Martin. “That is very vital to get plays going in order to run an offense. Sticking with consistency and getting up for each match will keep us going.”

“The girls have shown great resilience in some of their games,” Lake said.

Saranac Lake’s Katie Gay leads the Red Storm in assists over the first half of the season, pictured playing a ball as Barrett Smith and Isabella Armstrong of Lake Placid prepare to receive.

Photo by Keith Lobdell Olivia Bousquet leads the Indians in serving aces (22) and assists (113), while Molly Timmons has 67 digs and Alexis Hayes has seven blocks.

With a strong week, the Beekmantown Eagles secured a hold on the second spot in the rankings with a 7-1 league record and a 22-7 game record. Albria Rodriguez has

connected on 84 kills in the first half of the season, while Courtney Macey has 74. From the service line, Jenna Begor has 26 aces, while Lizzie Hynes and Rodriguez each have 23 aces. Begor also leads the team with 97 digs, while Rodriguez had five blocks and Alexys Hawks has 123 assists. » Volleyball Cont. on pg. 13

RED STORM KEEP ROLLING:

Saranac Lake cross country earn victories in league meets. ■

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AuSable Valley Lady Patriots also on floor in CVAC volleyball. ■

SOCCER SHOWCASE: The Willsboro Youth Commission hosted their annual soccer tournament with 10 area schools bringing 43 teams of athletes ranging from pre-K through sixth grade last Saturday. Athletes were able to showcase their soccer skills in front of family and friends.

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» Volleyball Cont. from pg. 12 Saranac, Plattsburgh High School (PHS) and Saranac Lake are all even with a 5-3 match record, while Saranac Lake has an 18-9 games record, with Saranac at 16-9 and PHS at 15-11.

Danielle Gonyea leads the Red Storm on offense with 37 kills and six blocks, while Sydney Andronica has 20 aces and 121 digs, while Katie Gay has 40 assists (over seven games reported).

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Abigail Marant each have 19 aces on the season. Trinity Paquin has 119 digs on the season, while Mikayla St. Louis leads the team with 105 assists.

AuSable Valley and Northeastern Clinton each have 2-6 match records, as the Patriots have a 10-19 game record with Northeastern Clinton at 9-20.

Abi Walton has 54 kills and 12 blocks to lead the Patriots, while Lindsey Lincoln has 16 aces, with Isabela Perez adding 38 digs and Madison Campbell recording 55 assists.

Northern Adirondack and Lake Placid each have a record of 1-7, with NAC holding a 5-21 record with a win over Lake Placid Sept. 25. The Blue Bombers have a game record of 4-22.

In their match, Cora Barnaby and Madison Brunell each served for five aces in the Bobcats 3-0 win over the Blue Bombers. Barnaby led the Bobcats with three kills, while Chloe Smith had three aces, Anna Brown three assists and Brunell five digs.

For the Blue Bombers, Rose Burns had six digs, while Dylan Bashaw had four assists and Evelynn Sharp three kills. ■

Moriah wins for 100th time under Tesar against Saranac Lake

By Keith Lobdell SPORTS EDITOR

SARANAC LAKE | Don Tesar is now linked to the coach he played for as a Moriah high schooler as a 100-game winner after the Vikings scored a 47-21 victory over Saranac Lake last Saturday.

Tesar and the Vikings earned the win at Saranac Lake, where another 100-game winner, John Raymond, used to patrol the sidelines.

“It was a long time and longevity,” said Tesar after the game. “I’m humbled. It is more about the kids and not about me. They play hard and without them, I couldn’t get this 100th win. It was all about the players.”

“I wanted to just run for my team and for Coach T and get him his 100th win and I did it,” said Dyllon Bougor, who returned from injury to rush for 245 yards and a pair of scores as Maddox Blaise added 44 yards on the ground and two more touchdowns.

Blaise also scored on an 80-yard connection with quarterback Jeff Strieble, who finished with 145 yards and another touchdown pass of 48 yards to Jerin Sargent. He also had a pair of interceptions.

Sam Gangi added a four-yard touchdown run as the Vikings compiled 285 yards and five scores on the ground.

The Red Storm were able to keep the game close into the opening part of the third quarter, when a Ben Munn two-yard touchdown made the score 24-21 in favor of the Vikings, who

would go on to outscore the Red Storm 23-0 in the fourth.

“We had some adjustments we had to make,” Tesar said. “Saranac Lake ran the option well. We went to a four-four and matched up man. We had to guys in the stop and run, but they had a lot of ball control. They had the ball a lot in the first half, eating up the clock by getting first down after first down.

They probably had the best ground game that we had go against us all year.”

“We started off slow,” said Alex Larrow.

“We figured out our weakness, we fixed it and stepped it up.”

“We stepped up in the second half,” said Jon Gonzales. “The first half we kind of slumped. They came out sticking to us pretty hard. We had to step up in the second half and play pretty hard. We fixed the defense where we had to and everything started clicking for us and we went from there.”

Munn finished with 76 yards and three touchdowns on the ground for the Red Storm, while Rhett Darrah was 4-11 for 79 passing yards and Dylan Stewart went 3-4 for 50 yards through the air.

INDIANS DEFEAT PATRIOTS

The Peru Indians were balanced through all four quarters as they scored a 35-0 win over AuSable Valley last Saturday.

Ryley O’Connell finished 24-31 passing for 270 yards and three scores, while Austin Carpenter was the top target with nine receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. Devin

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County wrangles with unpaid golf course taxes Unpaid since 2014, owners seek options to pay over $290K in delinquent property taxes

By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER

WESTPORT | Essex County Supervisors discussed what to do about taxes that remained unpaid on Westport Golf Course properties.

There are two parcels: one for the 327.29acre golf course and clubhouse, and one called “the polo field” with a small house on it.

According to county tax information, the tax bills haven’t been paid since 2014.

The issue was raised for discussion by Essex County Attorney Daniel Manning III, who said the owners at Consolidated Mortgages LLC sought a payment ar-

rangement to mature by September 2019.

A $200,000 down payment, Manning said, would leave the remaining balance to be paid in monthly increments.

“The law does not allow for this type of installment payment,” Manning said.

“If the law says we can’t do it, send the letter back,” Moriah Supervisor Thomas Scozzafava said.

“I like the Westport Golf Course and would like to see them (owners) stick around,” Manning said.

But installment payments are illegal, Manning said.

“Just send them a letter saying ‘we can’t do it’, case closed,” Scozzafava said.

“Alright, I’ll write them a letter,” Manning said.

Westport Supervisor Michael “Ike” Tyler was absent from Ways and Means Committee meeting on Monday.

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According to Essex County Treasurer Mike Diskin, Consolidated Mortgages LLC owes Essex County (as of the end

of September 2018) $290,154.96 for past due taxes on the two properties.

School taxes have not been paid either, Diskin said.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of New York moved ownership of the Westport Country Club to Consolidated Mortgages LLC on Sept. 9, 2016 after a court battle that lasted about three years.

The court decision conveyed the property “as is - where is” to Robert Hall and his sister Leslie Hall-Butzer for $60,000, according to court documents.

The siblings sought to remove their brother John Hall from management of the Westport Golf Course and bought the bank mortgage on the property in 2013 for around $850,000.

John Hall challenged the move, but the final decision in Bankruptcy Court also required Consolidated Mortgages LLC to pay back taxes.

Contacted at the golf course on Tuesday, Robert Hall told The Sun that they working to get the tax delinquency resolved.

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previous owner,” he said.

“The receiver (during bankruptcy) did not pay the taxes.”

Asked why they have not paid the 2017 and 2018 taxes as they worked to rebuild operations at the golf course, Robert Hall said his attorney advised them they cannot pay current taxes ahead of overdue taxes.

“After last summer, we were trying to get them (county supervisors) to reduce interest and penalties,” Robert Hall said.

The golf course proprietor also questioned whether supervisors, many from towns with municipal golf courses, should recuse themselves from this issue.

“Municipal golf courses don’t pay any taxes,” Robert Hall said. “And they are in competition with us.

“We are just trying to figure out how to get this paid and have asked for a little help coming out of bankruptcy court,” he said.

“I guess no one’s going to help.” ■ — This story has been abridged for print.

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Martz faults Little for punting on Child Victims Act

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ELIZABETHTOWN | Legislation making it easier for abuse victims to pursue criminal charges or lawsuits has emerged as a campaign issue in the race for the state Senate.

State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) voted against the Child Victims Act in 2016.

The lawmaker contended at the time the bill would damage organizations like the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany or the Boy Scouts.

Now her Democratic opponent, Emily Martz, says a Democratic-led state Senate will prioritize passage of the bill should Democrats take control following next month’s elections.

Martz joined fellow candidates Aaron Gladd and Michelle Ostrelich last week at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls alongside sexual abuse victims to highlight the legislation.

Current laws “fail to adequately provide a path to justice for victims of child sexual assault,” Martz said, and are

among the “worst in the nation.”

The Democratic-controlled Assembly passed the bill earlier this year for the sixth time along wide margins, but it remains stalled in the Senate.

At present, child victims have 90 days from the time of an incident to file notices of claim against government agencies.

Little said she harbored concerns over the so-called “look back” provision that allows a one-year window for victims of alleged abuse to file civil complaints regardless of when the incident occurred.

“Is it just #MeToo or what is it?” Little told The Sun. “How would it work?”

Martz accused Little of “deferring to the perpetrators and those who protect them.”

Little, who is seeking a ninth term, declined to comment on that accusation. But she said she supports legislation proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would repeal the statute of limitations.

And under the law, private and public institutions would

be treated equally.

The legislation would extend the age from which victims can seek civil penalties from 18 to 50.

The bill would increase the statute of limitations for victims to report criminal charges of childhood sexual assault from age 23 to 28.

Little said she was shaken by the USA Gymnastics scandal that resulted in a former coach being sent to prison for sexually abusing hundreds of victims.

“I’d like to see 90 percent of the award go to the victim and make sure they got it all,” she said.

She has also met with local survivors and their families.

“There’s some of them that really need some support and help,” Little said.

Martz said Little’s about-face isn’t good enough. ■ — This story has been abridged for print. To read this story in its entirety, visit suncommunitynews.com

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AUSABLE ACRES CAPE - High-Quality fixtures through out this 4bd, 2ba home built in 2002. Original design created charm and character not common in newer const homes.

Sue Ann Carter, Real Estate Broker/Owner (518) 834-7608 • sueannrealtor@yahoo.com

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Friedman Realty

WESTPORT, NY • $469,000 • MLS #R163600A

FOX RUN RD: Hunting camp/retreat. Set up for generator, propane stove and refrigerator. Bunk room.

Fireplace construction started. Spring water.

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10-6-18 • 197931

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197934

Bruce Pushee, Associate Real Estate Broker (518) 873-6400 • bruce@friedmanrealty.net

70 PRESBURY POINT: Vintage 1920s Lakeside Cottage, 181’ on Lake Champlain, 86 ac., 4BR/1.5BA, detached 2-car garage, much more. Private association, by appointment.

197933

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LEWIS, NY • $43,000 • MLS #R163680A

198068

Sue Ann Carter, Real Estate Broker/Owner (518) 834-7608 • sueannrealtor@yahoo.com

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SDI is one of the leading integrated MRO (Maintenance Repair Operation) service organizations across the U.S. and Mexico. We are hiring a Site Manager that will have the direct responsibility for delivering a wide range of SDI services at a specific client location. This role will have day to day responsibility for, but not limited to, purchasing, receiving accuracy, inventory control, IT, personnel productivity and facilities management. The right candidate will also be responsible for meeting defined performance goals and ensuring Best in Class (BIC) storeroom operations.

The goals will include, but are not limited to: customer service levels, inventory accuracy, use of national suppliers, customer/SDI savings and safety. By leveraging prior experiences, the role will be responsible for delivering site profitability to predetermined goals as well as providing weekly forecasts.

198067

PORT KENT OLD STYLE - Rent or Rent to Own are possible at this 4-5bd, 3ba home w/handicap accessible wing on 1st floor.

New siding, windows, floors, moldings, kitchen and baths.

198066

PORT KENT CONTEMPORARY - Unprecedented views from this updated, 5bd, 3ba home w/in walking distance to Beach, Ferry, Amtrak stop, post office and park. Lower level has history as rental space.

197932

JAY, NY • $229,000 • MLS #161568

KEESEVILLE, NY • $365,000 • MLS #163806

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PORT KENT, NY • $234,900 • MLS #162278

AUGUR LAKE WATERFRONT LOG CABIN - 2700sqft, 4bd, 2ba home on 7ac lot and 345’ of frontage on Augur Lake. Multi-level design offers options for both rental and residence.

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GED or H.S. Diploma required Call 518-873-3207 ext. 238 for more information or to request an application.

197990

Anne Porter & Associates

PORT KENT, NY • $259,900 • MLS #160821

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on 24acres -1800sqft, 3bd, 2ba log ranch w/ full basement built in 2002 w/ open floor plan, cathedral pine ceilings and over-sized island in great room. Master bath offers jetted tub and stall shower. Basement offers large workshop, semi-finished Family room and tons of storage area. Entire home chinked and stained in the last 2 years. 1ca det. garage.

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needed at our Children’s Corner Preschool classrooms in Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Malone and Salmon River. Working with preschool-aged children with special needs. Pay rate starts at minimum wage, with credit for education level. Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent needed. Previous experience working with children helpful.

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• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience ERP systems required.

• Be able to relocate if applicable. email resume to: melanie.symms@sdi.com or https://www.sdi.com/about/careers

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School Van Driver

SNOW PLOWING SERVICES

Transport County Pre-School Children to various schools and back home daily. We offer a company vehicle, school calendar, work from home, daily route schedule, part time, year round.

197875

Call, email or visit: Durrin Transporters 124A Ingersoll Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY 518-587-2745 durrinalese@gmail.com

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Mountain Lake Services is seeking snow plowing services for the following locations: Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Schroon Lake, Port Henry, Moriah, Mineville, Elizabethtown, Westport, Lewis, Keeseville, Willsboro, Jay, Upper Jay and Lake Placid. We will be accepting bids for each individual location. If interested, please contact Mike Stoddard at (518) 546-7719 ext. 318 for details and specific locations. Bids will be accepted until 10/26/18. EOE. 197825

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• CNA / HHA • ELDERLY CAREGIVER ALSO: • HOST/SERVER • KITCHEN HELP Call Email

STARTING WAGE

$14 PER HR.

Doug at (518) 817-9108 ext. 403 jobs@champlainassistedliving.com

198081

HIRING CHAMPLAIN VALLEY SENIOR COMMUNITY 10 Gilliland Ln., Willsboro, NY 12996 www.Champlainassistedliving.com

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198077

CLINTON COUNTY TRANSACTIONS DATE

SALES/ MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Looking for a new career opportunity with strong organizational and people skills?

Sun Community News and Printing is looking for an energetic, selfmotivated individual to join our sales team.

The right person will work with local businesses to develop advertising campaigns and assist with their marketing needs. Previous advertising sales experience is helpful, but not mandatory. An established account list is provided with growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include preparing and selling both print and digital ads for The Sun’s print and digital products. Candidates should enjoy working with people, be goal-orientated and have good communication skills.

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Ronald F. Lavarnway

Amie E. Cross

Plattsburgh

$179,900

07/19/18

Ronald J. Boutin

William Murray

Mooers

$15,000

07/19/18

Frank P. Brasacchio

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Beekmantown

$32,000

07/20/18

Brian K. Micheels

George L. Van Buskirk

Plattsburgh

$123,500

07/20/18

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Plattsburgh

$138,000

07/20/18

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Justin Deso

Altona

07/20/18

Hulbert Bros, Inc.

Howland Properties, LLC

Plattsburgh

$1,400,000

07/21/18

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The Schensul Family Trust

Dannemora

$210,000

07/23/18

Victor A. Santagato

Michael J. Farbotko

Plattsburgh

$175,000

07/23/18

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Jody E. Manor

Mooers

$30,000

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David J. Young

Peru

$173,900

07/24/18

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Benjamin H. Hansen

Chazy

$19,000

07/25/18

Ryan Relation

Lance J. Eagle

Altona

$134,000

$12,500

07/26/18

Larry G. Barber Estate Of

Hebert M. Perry

Schuyler Falls

$35,000

07/26/18

Thomas J. Kowalowski

Sharon A. Shantie

Dannemora

$40,000

ESSEX COUNTY TRANSACTIONS DATE 06/14/18

GRANTOR Roland Macey

GRANTEE

LOCATION

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Crystal Blood

Crown Point

$279,900 $250,000

Reliable Transportation, valid drivers’ license, current auto insurance and good driving record is required.

06/14/18

Joshua Meppen

Wayne Bresette

Chesterfield

06/14/18

John Brennan

Maria Carufe

Moriah

06/14/18

Lynn Hart

Frederick Balzak

Saranac Lake

To apply, send letter and resume to:

06/15/18

Robert Keute

Jonathan Phillips

Schroon

$130,380

General Manager Ashley Alexander at

06/15/18

Tyler Collins

Megan Hall

Schroon

$190,800

ashley@suncommunitynews.com

06/15/18

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David Hassoun

Willsboro

$28,000

06/15/18

Richard Nock

Nestor Rodriguez

Ticonderoga

$110,000

06/15/18

Gary Riker

Hannah Felts

Crown Point

$222,600

06/15/18

Albert Goff

Timothy Mccauley

North Elba

$175,000

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Moriah

06/15/18

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Philip Schwehm

Wilmington

$20,000 $160,000

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06/17/18

Creig Cullum

William Delaney

Willsboro

$40,000

06/18/18

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Cynthia Dobbel

Schroon

$214,500

06/18/18

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Thomas Ruby

Ticonderoga

$100,000

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111 AVERYVILLE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/14/2018. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 341, Ausable Forks, NY 12912. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 52 Burt Ln., Ausable Forks, NY 12912.

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30 FORGE ST LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. State (SSNY) of 9/14/2018. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 341, Ausable Forks, NY 12912. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 52 Burt Ln., Ausable Forks, NY 12912.

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26 SHEPARD AVE LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/14/2018. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 341, Ausable Forks, NY 12912. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 52 Burt Ln., Ausable Forks, NY 12912.

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A.B. STORAGE 494 Port Douglas Rd. Keeseville, NY 12944 LEGAL NOTICE ( Ann Didea Unit #26 ) In accordance with the provision provided in the lease agreement, and failure to respond to notices, Management at A.B. Storage as of 09/21/2018. Ill now take possession of all items left in storage units.

Items may be sold pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at A.B. Storage, Keeseville, NY. VN-106-10/13/20182TC-198036

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Base Camp 73 LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/19/18 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 1866 NYS Route 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

VN-10/6-11/10/20186TC-197851 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Great Range Ventures LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/6/18 Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 1866 NYS Route 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Pur-

Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process LEGALS against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 1866 NYS Route 73, Keene Valley, NY 12943. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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Haus Lake Placid, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/13/2018. Cty: Essex. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Mike Migliaccio, 2435 E. North St., 1108102, Greenville, South Carolina, 29615. General Purpose.

VN-09/8-10/13/20186TC-195239 HBSR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/5/2018.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 275 Parkview Dr., Rochester, Purpose: NY 14625.

Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 10093 NYS Route 9N, Keene, NY 12942.

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HBSR, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/5/2018.

Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 275 Parkview Dr., Rochester, NY 14625.

LEGALSPurpose: Any lawful purpose.

Principal business location: 10093 NYS Route 9N, Keene, NY 12942.

VN-09/22-10/27/20186TC-196736 J. Albert LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/16/18. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 468 Sheldrake Rd Au Sable Forks, NY 12912. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Preliminary Budget of the Keene Valley Fire District for the fiscal year beginning January 2019, has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Keene, NY, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Preliminary Budget of the Keene Valley Fire District for the fiscal year beginning January 2019, has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Keene, NY, where it is available LEGALS for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Keene Valley Fire District of Keene Valley, NY, will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and to hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Keene Valley Fire House, 15 Market Street, Keene Valley, NY at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 16th day of October, 2018.

At this hearing any persons may be heard in favor of or against the Preliminary Budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.

Pursuant to Section 105 (3) of the Town Law. VN-10/06/2018-1TC198055 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Town of Westport invites the submission of bids on the following STANDING TIMBER on 47 acres. Bids will be received on or before October 23, 2018 at 2 pm.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS 201 or email: shannon@ The Town of Westport suncommunitynews.com invites the submission NOTICE OF FORMATION of bids on the following STANDING TIMBER on OF Rambling Property 47 acres. Bids will be re- LLC. Arts. of Org. filed ceived on or before Oc- with Secy. of State of NY tober 23, 2018 at 2 pm. (SSNY) on 9/14/18. Office location: Information LEGALSfor bid LEGALS Essex specifications and forms County. SSNY designatof proposal may be ob- ed as agent of LLC upon tained from Olivia Dick- whom process against it may be served. SSNY enson at Essex County Soil & Water Conserva- shall mail process to: c/o Isaacs & Associates tion District, 3 Sisco Street, PO Box 407, PLLC, Attn: Marc J. Isaacs, Esq., 260 MadiWestport, NY, telephone (518)962-8225, email son Ave., NY, NY 10016.

Purpose: any lawful acessexswcd@westeltivity. com.com.

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O'NEIL CONTRACTING LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 9/7/2018. Office in Essex Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to 68 Main St., Bloomingdale, NY 12913, which is also the principal business location.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

VN-09/22-10/27/186TC-196796 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Rambling Property LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/14/18. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to:

VP CUSTOM HOLDINGS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/17/18. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 1002 N. Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11750.

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