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Expertise informs school merger logistics as communities approach ﬁnal decision

Tax rate to see 0.6 percent increase By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER

ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County is ready with a preliminary 2019 budget that sits about $75,000 below the allowed 2.68 percent tax levy increase cap. The total tentative budget is $104.9 million. With revenues providing $80.2 million toward 2019 spending, the county is looking to raise $23 million by increasing the tax rate by 2 cents, from $3.27 to $3.29 per $1,000 in assessed value, or 0.6 percent. This equates to $2 on a home assessed at $100,000.

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County Manager Dan Palmer provided the tentative figures to supervisors on Monday. The budget comes one year after the completion of the county’s five-year strategic budget plan, a process that Palmer said restored the county’s fund balance, which he estimated to be in the $20 million range. » Budget Cont. on pg. 3

Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Superintendent Scott Osbourne delivers comments in Elizabethtown on Monday, Nov. 26 at a panel discussion on the proposed merger between Elizabethtown-Lewis Central and Westport Central School. Photo by Dan Alexander, Jr

Voters head to polls on Nov. 4

ELIZABETHTOWN | Forum discussion Monday night brought expertise and insight to ongoing merger review for Westport Central School (WCS) and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School (ELCS) communities. With a final and binding vote set for Dec. 4, The Sun brought professional

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voices to inform logistics, statistics and fiscal opportunity. What would happen to existing school programs? How would tax rates settle? Who would establish the tax levy cap? How would building aid be calculated?

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“J.S. Wooley; Adirondack Photographer” shines a light on the man who photographed Lake George. Photo provided

SILVER BAY | Some fascinating parallels exist between Adirondack photography in the early 21st century and that of a century prior. Where digital cameras have turned artistic photographs into an everyman’s pursuit today, at the turn of the 20th century, Rochester’s George Eastman was producing handy pointand-shoot Brownie cameras that opened what had been a complicated vocation to the masses. And as the selfie has tantalized and attracted multitudes to the Adirondack Park,

so did the photographers and writers of the latter 1880s. Indeed, there was even the same hand wringing at overuse, as thousands of unprepared people, drawn by the photographs of Seneca Ray Stoddard and the writings of Adirondack Murray flooded the mountains, earning them the epithet of Murray’s Fools. But swimming unnoticed beneath the celebrated Adirondack artists was a breed of photographer who fl itted between the worlds of art and commerce. These were the town photographers, an uncelebrated and largely forgotten class, who set up shop in villages across the country in the decades bracketing the turn of the last century. While their work was largely pedestrian, every so often a town photographer possessed a degree of artistic skill that is worthy of a closer look.

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» Wooley Cont. from pg. 1 One such man was Jesse Wooley who most memorably worked along the shores of Lake George in a career lasting from the 1880s to 1930s. His story is told in the book “J.S. Wooley; Adirondack Photographer,” edited by Richard Timberlake and Philip Terrie and published by Syracuse University Press. The editors’ bona fides are well established, lending the work immediate artistic and scholarly credibility. But the chore becomes convincing a public — which by now has become addicted to digital Play-Doh yielding psychedelic sunsets — that sober, painstakingly composed panoramas of yore are worthy of our time. In a collection of essays, “J.S. Wooley” does just that in a somewhat tricky way. It gets us interested in Jesse Wooley the man, as well as a seldom-explored slice of American commerce. Ladle in a little good, old-fashioned Adirondack history and an explanation of old-time camera technology and we are hooked, before we have seen any of the artist’s work, which the book saves for last. Wooley’s base of operations was Ballston Spa, just south of Saratoga Springs, although his home away from home was at a YMCA and missionary school in Silver Bay, where he spent summers as the Silver Bay Association’s official photographer. Early in his career, Wooley traveled and shot film with the older Stoddard, perhaps as something of an apprentice to the great Adirondack chronicler. A testament to Wool-

ey’s skill is Terrie’s observation that, left unmarked, it can be difficult to tell whose work is whose. Wooley’s art is interpreted in an essay by Caroline Welsh, who explains his use of light, texture and shadow to dramatic effect, as well as his use of the sharp lines created by a dock or a mountain ridge to steer the viewer’s eye across the photograph. Wooley was also skilled at incorporating items of interest into the shot, be it as subtle as a stone breakwater or as domineering as a steamboat. An excellent example is the shot “Twin Mountains from Sabbath Day Pt. Lake George,” in which two distant canoers in white dress glow like candles amidst the dark shadows of the brooding hills. Those interested in art might wish for more interpretation from the book, but here the ample collection of Wooley prints are allowed to speak for themselves. Instead, what makes the work memorable is the longignored puzzle piece of American life. There is no shortage of documentation of the great photographers who arose in the era following on the heels of the camera’s invention; what has been missing is the workaday story of the town photographers, who were as integral to the community as the corner greengrocer, but who played a larger role in documenting life in small communities across the nation. Scorned by the artistic elites (and often with good reason) they were hustlers who put the new technology to every commercial use they could think of and, at the same time, sold cameras, developed film and taught the

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The county must fill all tax warrants for people who don’t pay their taxes in each town, Palmer said. “Those funds either have to come out of our fund balance or we would have to borrow to cover the costs,” Palmer said. In April of each year, he said, the county typically pays out nearly $5 million to cover unpaid taxes.

Palmer gave credit to budget planning done in his office by Linda Wolf, CPA. “I am pleased to say we accomplished the goals that we set out to do,” said Palmer. “The total increase in tax rate during the five-year recovery plan was 45 cents, or an average of 9 cents per year.” The five-year initiative began after the state comptroller’s office spotted a trend of financial decline in Essex County in 2013, based in part by an over-reliance on fund balance. “We have gotten to the tax cap, but more importantly, we have stabilized our fund balance. When the plan started, our available cash in the fund balance had dropped below $6 million,” Palmer said. With about $20 million in fund balance now, he said, “it looks like we will be able to maintain below the tax cap for a while.” Fund balance proposed for use against the general fund in the 2019 Essex County budget is $1,163,037. But the reserved fund is also used later in the year to fill in gaps towns face from uncollected taxes.

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FISCAL STRESS RATING

The five-year initiative also zeroed out fiscal stress factors. As of July 2017, Essex County had the 53rd lowest of 57 county (plus New York City) tax rates statewide. The average county tax rate in New York is $7 per thousand, according to data from the state comptroller’s office. Comparisons show Essex County earned a zero percent fiscal stress rating as of 2017, compared to neighboring Clinton County and Franklin County with 45 percent and 60.8 percent fiscal stress ratings, respectively. Total assessed property value in Essex County increased by 1.94 percent over the five-year strategic planning period, representing an increase of about $132,000,000 in property value countywide. “Those increases in assessed value represent not only revaluation, but new assessments as well,” Palmer said.

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“I simply do not hold out much hope that is going to change. My hope moving forward is that the state doesn’t make it worse. Moving into 2019, we are concerned with the Raise the Age requirement,” Palmer said. Under new Raise the Age laws, 16 to 18 year olds will be treated as juveniles in the criminal justice system. “These cases currently handled in local criminal courts would be transferred to the county Family Court,” Palmer said, “which would increase costs associated with Family Court proceedings.” Maximum salaries for supervisors are proposed at $24,711.05 for board chairman and the budget liaison officer, with 16 additional supervisors paid $19,711.05 each.

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Only one person spoke at the public hearing held ahead of Ways and Means Committee discussion. Steve Kenworthy, director of the Essex, Clinton, Franklin Library System, expressed gratitude for Essex County’s financial support, pointing to the $24,990 request approved by lawmakers for funding in 2019. “We take our stewardship over public funds very seriously,” Kenworthy said. The Essex County Board of Supervisors will review the budget figures on Dec. 4 and must adopt a final spending plan by Dec. 20. Copies of the tentative budget are available at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on Court Street, where they can be viewed or procured between office hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. ■

As to appropriation changes that impact the 2019 budget, Palmer said salaries increased approximately 2.52 percent overall, including a plan to add spending for school resource officers to the county budget. Health insurance costs decreased by 3 percent, driven by a favorable experience rate in 2018. A similar favorable rate renewal in workers’ compenFULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES • • 1\ sation netted a cost decrease of $100,997. Federal revenue for federal Get more bidders to inmates in the Essex County your next auction! (518) 837-1151 Correctional Facility is exAdvertise in one of our pected to increase by about HARDWOOD FLOORING regional ad zones – call $100,000 next year for a total Shannon: 518-873-6368 ext. SMALL HOME CONSTRUCTION $1.4 million. 201 or email: shannon@ HOME REPAIR suncommunitynews.com Mandated costs remain the edhaaseconstruction@gmail.com same as the previous budget, Ed Haase Sole Proprietor • Mineville, NY 12956 Palmer said. “Mandate costs continue to Canada’s #1 Rust Prevention Company is Now in the U.S. consume nearly 80 percent of our levy,” he said.

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SARANAC LAKE | Caper Tissot will speak about her writing life, which began during retirement and give ideas for others to get started as part of the “Road to Retirement” series at Saranac Village at Will Rogers on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Discussion and questions will follow the presentation, and Tissot’s books will be available for purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served at this free event. For information, call 518-891-7117. ■

Historian to discuss novel on Frederick Douglass

Storm will still need some patient TLC to become the conﬁ dent canine we know she can be. We have also found she does not like to share the attention; we think she’d be happiest in an only dog family. Please consider this lady — she so deserves a loving home. ■ — Kat Wilcox’s weekly column works to publicize the shelter’s adoptable pets. Find out more at ncspca.org.

SARANAC LAKE | Historian David Blight will discuss his novel, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom,” at BluSeed Studios at 24 Cedar St. in Saranac Lake, Saturday, Dec. 1. A reception to welcome Blight will precede his discussion from 6:30-7 p.m. Margaret Washington, professor of history at Cornell University and Sojourner Truth biographer, will attend the 7-8 p.m. book talk. Books will be available for purchase, and Blight will sign books at the end of the night. A free, signed copy of the book will be given to the fi rst teacher and librarian at the door. The suggested donation for the event is $15. For more information, contact event organizers John Brown Lives! at 518-744-7112 or info@johnbrownlives.org or BluSeed Studios at 518-891-3799 or admin@bluseedstudios.org. ■

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CLINTONVILLE | The Au Sable Valley Central School swimming pool, located at the middle school-high school in Clintonville, will be free and open to the public Sundays from 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. starting Nov. 29 and ending Feb. 14, 2019. Public swim will not be held if school or school activities are canceled, and there will be no public

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Pre-K class oﬀered at Westport

WESTPORT | A pre-K class will be offered at Westport Central School beginning Jan. 7, 2019. This free program will follow the school calendar Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■

Christmas meal donations sought for food shelf

ELIZABETHTOWN | All are encouraged to donate to those in need through the Community Food Shelf. Financial donations will go towards adding $10 gift cards to the annual Tops Christmas baskets. The gift cards will provide a means for individuals to select foods that may be part of their own holiday traditions, such as supplies for favorite recipes. Food shelf volunteers are hoping to raise $500 in order to supply 50 baskets for its clientele. Donations of turkeys or hams are also being accepted for the baskets. Checks may be mailed to Community Food Shelf at P.O. Box 146, Elizabethtown, NY 12932. To make arrangements to drop off cash or food donations, contact 518-8736521. The food shelf is open Monday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. ■

Toy drive to be held at Halfway House

ELIZABETHTOWN | A toy drive to benefit children in Essex County has been organized by members of Adirondack Community Action Program, Inc. Those who wish to donate should bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Halfway House between 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 30. Event goers can expect a 50-50 raﬄe, basket raﬄe and free appetizers. The Halfway House is located at 7518 U.S. Route 9 in Elizabethtown. For more information, call 518-873-3207 and dial extension 223 for Kathy Robertson, extension 239 for Cindy Cobb or extension 221 and ask for Ginger Phinney. ■

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AU SABLE FORKS | Organizers for the 14th annual Christmas in the Forks have announced the schedule of weekend activities. A Christmas vendor event will be held Friday, Nov. 30 from 5-8 p.m. at the Town of Jay Community Center where the work of many artists will be on display and for purchase. Contact Morgan Himmel at 518-578-0082 for more information. Several events will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, including a Christmas craft fair at St. James Parish Hall from noon to 4 p.m. A fun run, starting at the Black Brook Town Hall, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Contact Amanda Whisher or Mark Ortiz at 518-420-2410 for more information. At 1 p.m. there will be Christmas activities and wreath making at Holy Name Parish Hall followed by stories and crafts with Mrs. Claus at the Au Sable Forks Library at 2:30 p.m. Christmas music will be played at 20 Main Tavern at 4 p.m., coinciding with children’s movies at the Hollywood Theatre at 4 p.m. The holiday parade with over 25 floats will begin at 6 p.m. Christmas in the Forks committee members, former Town of Jay Supervisor Randy Douglas

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and Jay Tax Collector Susan Richards will return as co-hosts of the parade. The annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks display provided by Santore’s World Famous Fire Works will follow. Joining Douglas and Richards for their annual narration will be crowd favorite Buddy the Elf (Michael Rafferty). Joining the crowd at the Town of Black Brook Times Square for the event will be the Grinch, Frosty Forks, The Abominable Snowman, Santa and Mrs. Claus and many more beloved characters. Judges for the parade will be Town of Jay Supervisor Archie Depo, Judge Dan Deyoe, Town of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass, Judge Gary Frenia and Ausable Valley Central School Principal Javier Perez. The night will conclude at 7 p.m. with children’s movies at the Hollywood Theatre. At the same time, children can have a visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and many other characters in a winter wonderland scene at the Town of Jay Community Center. For the adults, starting at 7:30 p.m., there will be an ugly sweater contest at 20 Main Tavern. The Au Sable Forks Fire Department will host a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. The American Legion Post # 504 will be on site for a holiday painting with Jessie Furnia. The session costs $20. For more information, contact Furnia at 518-637-1700. ■

State Route 9N in Westport for an alarm activation. Upon arrival, troopers found the front glass door shattered. The building was searched for any remaining suspects with negative results. Troopers determined that Parrish stole beer and cigars from the store. Store surveillance

footage confirmed his identity. Parrish was soon arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree. He was arraigned in Moriah Town Court where he was remanded to the Essex County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. Parrish will reappear in the Westport Town Court at a later date. ■

Let’s light up the community this holiday season! The Elizabethtown Social Center’s judging By Arin Burdo for the annual Arthur • COLUMNIST • G. Hooper Decorating Contest is between 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. Homes and businesses in New Russia, Elizabethtown and Lewis will be judged in categories of Most Original, Most Beautiful and the Spirit of Christmas. Winners will have their names engraved on a permanent plaque and receive a gift from the Social Center. Please call the Social Center if you wish to be included in the contest or nominate a neighbor. Many people ask how our winners are chosen. Our panel of judges varies each year and has different ideas for what winning decorations should look like. However, some tendencies seem consistent among judges from yearto-year. If you are looking for advice, here are our tips: Judges seem to prefer the look of incandescent lights over LEDs. No one is staunchly anti-LED, but a majority of winning decorations have been incandescent. Most judges do agree the two types should rarely be mixed. Judges seem to enjoy both all-white and multi-colored displays. One single color is rarely chosen as a winner. Judges prefer a display which has an overall design with a sense of ti-

diness and uniformity. Displays with lots of varieties of lights and decorations randomly scattered about are not often selected. A yard chock-full of organized decorations is all sorts of fun and often a contender. But just as often, a small display that is unique and well-presented takes a prize. Shari Morris is often a judge and says, “Organized decorations are more attractive.” That said, sometimes lots of lights impresses the judges. Josh Hameed often says, “Most lights wins!” These are just a few observations from past contests. The most important thing to remember is to create a design that you enjoy coming home to each night! We highly recommend ignoring our tips in favor of your personal preferences. Celebrate the season with the Pleasant Valley Chorale on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Essex Community Church and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. at the United Church of Christ (UCC) in Elizabethtown. The Elizabethtown-Westport Garden Club’s Greens Tea will be held at the UCC Parish Hall in Elizabethtown on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details can be found at elizabethtownsocialcenter.org and on Facebook. Contact the Social Center at info@elizabethtownsocialcenter.org or 518-873-6408. — Arin Burdo is the executive director of the Elizabethtown Social Center

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We shouldn’t run from the past Poor old Charlie Brown can’t win for losing. This time it wasn’t Lucy who pulled the By Dan Alexander ball away just when • PUBLISHER • Charlie went to kick it. It was 2018 political correctness reaching back from the future, 45 years removed to slam Charlie, not to the ground, but instead with a racist title. Critics are slamming ABC’s “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” for seating its only black character, Franklin, alone on one side of the holiday table in a rickety old lawn chair, that at one point topples Franklin over in his half-broken chair. Meanwhile, white friends including Peppermint Patty, Charlie Brown, Sally and even Snoopy were all seated across from him in real chairs as they feasted on an impromptu holiday feast of toast, jelly beans and ice cream in Charlie Brown’s backyard. The annual special, which debuted Nov. 20, 1973, aired again last week and prompted a social media outrage over the gang’s highly suspect picnic table arrangement. So enlightened as we are today, causes many to now be outraged when life as it was back then isn’t portrayed by today’s accepted standards. Yesterday was yesterday and today is today. Nothing we do today will ever change what actually happened in the past. We could rewrite history. The ABC cartoonists could certainly create new sketches to go with the voices on “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” but it wouldn’t be a true to life representation creator, Charles Schultz gave to the characters in the popular comic titled Peanuts which began in 1948. Cartoonist Charles Schulz fought the syndication that published Peanuts to add Franklin to the cast to stand up against racism in 1968. As such, we should applaud Schulz for his forward thinking then, even though it wasn’t far enough by today’s standard view. Holiday classics like “White Christmas,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” or even “A Christmas Story” are historical heirlooms that are part of our cultural past. Times have changed for the better in so many ways, but will classics like these or “Gone with the Wind” be outlawed because they are reﬂective of a time from our past that can offend the norms of today? How might we be judged 50 years from now? There is no telling how much society will have changed over that period of time. We are all a product of the time in which we were alive and it’s just as unfair of us today judging those in the past as it will be those in the future judging our honest efforts in these times. ■

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Pass or fail, community must be assertive post-merger vote Should Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School merge? Residents in the neighboring districts will formally vote on Tuesday in a binding referendum. Voters approved a straw poll by wide margins in October. If residents in each district formally approve the merger on Dec. 4, the rest is history. Whichever way the vote goes, next week will close a remarkable chapter in each district’s history, capping off a series of formal Merger Advisory Committee meetings, community forums and robust social media discussion. Both camps have valid points. Advocates point to the merger study that determined a combined district would receive more state aid and would likely increase programming for students, including extracurriculars and coursework that has fallen by the wayside in the wake of devastating budget cuts. Skeptics question if projected cost savings and tax equalizations will materialize. Many seek additional clarity on how the bump in funds can be utilized, as well as question how finances deteriorated to the point when a merger is even being considered to begin with. A merger strikes at the very heart of community identity, and residents are grappling with those implications. Officials have acknowledged they’ve entered

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Merger will yield positive results

To the Editor: On Tuesday, Dec. 4, the residents of Westport, Elizabethtown and Lewis will vote for or against a merger of the two school districts. In the past year, we have seen much information and emotion circulating around our communities. We acknowledge the strong feelings of everyone and trust that all of us are motivated by the desire for excellent education for our children. That said, we believe a merger is the best path forward. While it is not possible to know exactly what will happen in either scenario, the facts point us to positive results with a merger and negative results without a merger. We recognize this is not a lastminute decision but one that has been in the offing for more than a decade as the school districts have grappled with how to manage a shrinking tax base and school population with increasing needs. From our perspective, we believe a merger offers many possibilities for students, teachers and

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uncharted territory without a roadmap, and that a leap of faith is necessary for the transition to be successful. A “yes” vote would defy modern trends. Just two school districts have merged in the last decade. Numerous others have died in the study phase. If approved, transition would commence at a lightning pace before the newly-joined district begins operation on July 1. A “no” vote wouldn’t entirely kill a consolidation, but would rather start a year-long countdown before the question can again be brought to a public vote in the district where it failed. We hope whichever way the vote goes, stakeholders will work together for the common good as they navigate the next steps. Cooperation will be essential, not only for the success of the students and ensuring a solid foundation for our communities, but also for the broader public discussion. If successful, the two districts have a tremendous opportunity to lay down the blueprint for a successful merger process for Adirondack school districts. Unlike Vermont, there’s no formal push from the state to merge. But many of the 700+ public school districts statewide are facing similar dynamics, grappling with static tax bases, declining enrollment, increasing costs

the communities at large. Coming together as one brings strength, diversity and opportunities not possible when our school districts remain separate. We understand how hard change is. Yet we encourage our friends and neighbors to embrace a new vision, vote for change on Dec. 4 and support the merger. - Lyn Barrett and Ron Bussian, Westport ■

Merger in best interest of students

To the Editor: As the Elizabethtown-Lewis Parent Teacher Organization Board, we have collectively engaged in the process of analyzing information concerning the upcoming possibility to have our school, Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School, merge with Westport Central School. After serious consideration, it has become clear that we stand in firm support of this upcoming and hopeful time for our communities. The merger would directly support our mission statement to “strengthen, enhance, and nourish all aspects of the educational and

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and perennial budget tensions in Albany. A vote on Tuesday will likely lead to districts across the state revisiting the consolidation question. Wouldn’t it be nice if, say, a decade down the road, ELCS and WCS were known as the two districts that ultimately made it work and set the template for everyone else? Voices of the students must also be prioritized. During the transition process, they should be afforded the opportunity to speak candidly, something many contend hasn’t always been afforded to them during the merger process. If the measure fails, the same challenges remain: The population will continue to dwindle as waves crash on perilous fiscal shores. Each district will still be required to chart a sustainable path forward, engaging in logical, measured discussion — not a circular firing squad. Stakeholders at the Sun-sponsored merger forum Monday in Elizabethtown repeatedly said merger discussions tend to galvanize community involvement and can serve as a renewal process. It has. We just hope the overall civic engagement continues in a positive direction following next week’s vote, and residents continue to assert themselves and play constructive and helpful roles in the process. Because your voices and involvement will still be needed. ■

social environment” for our children. It would also create opportunities for our children to “socialize, communicate and grow.” This has already been evident through our shared sports programs and we are excited to see our students’ education enhanced by an innovative and collaborative sharing of resources. This fall, we stood on the sidelines of numerous soccer games and watched the combined efforts of the students of ElizabethtownLewis Central School and Westport Central School. Our students were united in a common cause and exhibited sportsmanship while forging trust and admiration for one another; they have proven to us that we are stronger together. If the schools merged, many uncertainties would need to be resolved and change can be difficult. Yet, it is in times of change that opportunities are created; the future of a merged school allows us to be an exciting part of the narrative of our communities. Each of our schools has the opportunity to pull from the strengths of the other. We encourage all community

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members to engage in the voting process on Dec. 4 with an informed and open mind. We stand in support of the chance for our students to experience the most advantageous outcome — a merged school with enhanced resources for our children to achieve their full potentials. - Elizabethtown-Lewis PTO Board Members ■

Merger makes economic and educational sense

To the Editor: On Dec. 4, we will have a rare opportunity to vote for a merger between the Westport and the Elizabethtown-Lewis school districts. While merger discussions involving various local schools have been occurring for over 30 years, this single vote can actually make a merger happen between the two closest districts both of which have similar needs. Falling student enrollment numbers and uncertain state aid packages have forced us to decide this issue once and for all. » Letters Cont. on pg. 7 This free community newspaper exists to serve the informational needs of the community and to stimulate a robust local economy. No press release, brief or calendar item can be guaranteed for placement in the paper nor run in multiple weeks unless it is a paid announcement. All free placement is on a space-available basis.

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» Letters Cont. from pg. 6 A merger may or may not reduce your taxes, but the information from the studies concludes that stabilization of taxes is probable as a result of shared services and additional state aid. As important, is that educational programs will be stabilized and probably increased leading to a better education for our students. It’s important to remember that a vote to merge is not a vote approving a new school campus somewhere between Westport and Elizabethtown. That will be a different vote several years in the future as proposed by a new school board of education. I intend to vote yes for this merger, for it appears to make economic and educational sense. I wish it didn’t require additional busing, but this is outweighed by all the other positive impacts. I am in no way sold on a new campus yet, since more needs to be known regarding it’s feasibility including whether or not a suitable site is even available. Some would prefer to postpone a vote for another year seeking more information, but it appears to me we have everything we need and another year isn’t going to change that. What waiting will do, is bring about another tax increase, probably more lost educational programs and perhaps less state aid for a future merger. I urge everyone to vote for this merger. - Ken Fenimore, Elizabethtown ■

Congrats to elected women and female voters

To the Editor: The midterm elections showed the power of women in our country. The old saying “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” rang true as the women of America showed their distaste for our president and his remarks concerning them. I salute these women and wish them well as many are now in Congress and the Senate. This has been too long in coming as many of the men serving in these positions are of the same ilk as our president. It is my belief that when 2020 arrives, we will have more women elected and the demeaning of them will be met with swift justice. With 121 women in both houses, we will see a difference when it comes to working together for the good of the country, not political parties. The most encouraging is how many of these women have served our country in our armed forces. For too long, our Congress and Senate have had a small percentage of those who served or are veterans. Americans can be sure those women elected, both Republican and Democrat, will hold the men in both parties’ feet to the fire. Our president has belittled women all to often and Mitch McConnell had better take notice as he has done his share! Congratulations not only to those elected to office, but to every woman who voted to elect them. God bless. - Gary Phillip Guido, Ticonderoga ■

Consider donating to nursing homes for holidays

To Editor: With the holidays quickly approaching, in nursing homes we have to start thinking about Christmas now. It takes a lot of work to be able to provide a special Christmas for all of our residents. One of the things that we truly rely on to make all of our residents’ wishes to come true is community donations. So as the Christmas season is approaching, I ask everyone to take a moment and consider the residents who have to live in nursing homes. If you are looking to make a donation to a nursing home, here are a few suggestions of what most residents are looking for: body wash, lotion, shampoo, perfume, body spray, cologne, pajamas, puzzles, games, decks of cards, socks, slippers, candy, deodorant, watches, radios, MP3 players, headphones, DVDs, CDs, pens, writing paper, magazine subscriptions, etc. Donations of wrapping paper and gift bags are also welcome. Also consider giving your time. Residents love visitors, carolers and visits from children! As you can see, most of what they are looking for are small items, but these small items mean so much to someone who can’t get out and purchase them on their own. Thank you in advance for your kind donations! - Teresa Lemieux, Plattsburgh ■

Grateful for Honor Flight celebration

To the Editor: Today, John Rasmusson, United States Marine Corps World War II, and I joined with several Honor Flight veterans at a celebration at the Ticonderoga High School. It approached that trip to D.C. in many ways. McDonald and his staff, as well as the full assembly, honored us. First, with coffee, then up to the assembly hall for a film about vets in war. Then, with questions for the vets. Finally, with a well severed delicious lunch. I also wish to thank Sheriff Cutting for his efforts on this day. Another unforgettable day to say the least. - Bob Spring, Ticonderoga ■

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‘Tis the season for gift card scams COMMON GIFT CARD SCAMS

As the holiday season swings into gear, three retailers have changed their gift card policies in order to crack down on scams.. File photo the warning signs of scams and warn potential victims when appropriate. “With gift card scams on the rise, these changes will help provide critical new protections to New Yorkers and consumers across the country,” said New York State Attorney General By Pete DeMola EDITOR Barbara Underwood in a statement. Underwood said she’ll continue to press PLATTSBURGH | As the holiday additional retailers to make changes. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh season ramps into high gear, authorities are urging consumers to be wary Shapiro said this level of change in corporate behavior usually requires years of of gift card scams. Twenty-six percent of victims who re- investigations and, sometimes, litigation. “Here, we were able to work conported scams between January and September 2018 paid with gift cards, accord- structively with retailers to address the issue and protect consumers from ing to the Federal Trade Commission. That’s compared to only 7 percent scams,” Shapiro said in a statement. in 2015, marking a 270 percent in- IDENTITY THEFT crease, said the New York State AtThe rise of online shopping has also torney General’s Office. led to an increase in identity theft, fraud Scammers often impersonate family and abuse by cyber criminals, accordmembers, law enforcement officials or ing to the New York State Division of tech companies directing victims to Consumer Protection. purchase thousands in gift cards and Identity theft complaints during the demand payment. holiday season rose 9 percent between In the “grandparent scam,” the caller 2016 and 2017, leading to a total loss impersonates a grandchild, claiming of over $88 million. they’ve been arrested and need funds Authorities are asking online shoppers for legal fees paid through gift cards. to be vigilant during the holiday season. “Once a consumer falls victim to Consumers are urged to be wary of the scheme, the scammer often con- fake websites, safeguard personal intinues to call the victim demanding formation while shopping online and more money in gift cards, resulting in avoid using public computers or wi-fi large losses to consumers,” according when making purchases or conductto the attorney general’s office. ing online banking. The scammer then uses the gift cards “Criminals will look for every opporto purchase third-party gift cards such tunity to steal and take advantage of their as iTunes, Steam or Google Play which victims,” said New York State Police Suare often resold on the black market. perintendent George P. Beach II in a stateSeniors are particularly at risk, ment. “The commonsense steps are the authorities said. ones that will protect you from becomOne New York resident reported losing ing a victim. Being alert and taking the $36,000 as the result of a grandparent appropriate precautions will help to keep scam, said the attorney general’s office. you safe this holiday shopping season.”

State working with retailers to combat fraud

After providing the numbers on the backs of the cards, victims are ordered to destroy them, which prevents consumers from asking the retailer to freeze the cards, authorities said.

RETAILER REFORMS

As a result of the uptick, the state Attorney General’s Office has partnered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and three major retailers to reform their policies. Target, Best Buy and Walmart have reduced the total amount that a consumer can purchase in a single transaction in store-branded gift cards. The retailers have also reduced the maximum dollar amounts that can be loaded on store-branded gift cards, as well as placed restrictions on redemption of the cards for others. Walmart, for instance, has dropped its $5,000 limit on gift card purchases to $1,000. The retailers have also boosted training to help employees identify

READ THE FINE PRINT

Authorities are also reminding shoppers to read the fine print when purchasing gift cards for details on fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card, said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Gift cards should be used within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees, he said. Consumers are also encouraged to register their cards with the retailers. Money from unused cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the comptroller’s office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. By registering, owners can be identified which improves the opportunity of finding and claiming unused card balances. The comptroller’s office received nearly $12 million from dormant gift cards last year, DiNapoli said. ■

Gift cards cannot be used to pay bail, a lawyer, the IRS, or tech support. “If someone demands to be paid with a gift card, it’s a scam,” said the state Attorney General’s Office. Consumers are urged to never give gift card numbers on the back of gift cards to unknown parties. Shoppers should be advised the IRS does not initiate contact with a consumer over a tax debt by phone, but through official mail. “A big red flag for these scams are angry, threatening calls from people who say they are the IRS, urging immediate payment,” according to the state Attorney General’s Office. Common gift card scams include: Grandparent Scam: The scammer impersonates a grandchild of the victim who claims to be in some sort of trouble, typically related to a car accident or arrest, and in need of money to pay for bail or a lawyer. Victims report that the scheme was believable because the scammers knew the names and other information about their grandchild and sounded like their grandchild. IRS Scam: The scammer impersonates someone from the IRS attempting to collect taxes allegedly owed. The scammer usually threatens arrest that day if the debt is not paid immediately via gift cards. Again, the victims report that the scheme is believable because the scammers may give the name and badge number of a real IRS agent whose identity can be verified online, the scammers may know detailed information about the victim’s tax history, or the scammers may send the victim an email that appears to be from an IRS domain. Tech Support Scam: The scammer impersonates a tech support employee claiming to work for the manufacturer of the victim’s computer. The scammer claims there is a virus and requests remote access to the victim’s computer. After the scammer “fixes” a non-existent problem, he or she demands payment for the services and refuses to unlock the computer until the victim pays. “Scammers also often train their victims to give false information to retail clerks who may question a large gift card purchase.” If you discover that a loved one has fallen prey to a gift card scam, immediately contact the retailer where the cards were purchased to see if the retailer can freeze any funds remaining on the card. Consumers should also contact the New York State Office of the Attorney General by filing a complaint online or calling 1-800-771-7755. ■ — Source: New York State Attorney General’s Oﬃce

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Work to begin on CCE overhaul Asbestos, electrical, foundation work planned By Pete DeMola EDITOR

ELIZABETHTOWN | Work is slated to begin to refurbish the county-owned building anchoring the fairgrounds in Westport. Officials aim to use $500,000 secured by State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to launch a planned multi-phase effort to repair the Cornell Cooperative Extension building. Asbestos abatement is the first step, Essex County Deputy Superintendent of Public Works Jim Dougan told lawmakers on Monday. Officials have said the building’s electrical system poses a fire hazard. Funds will be used to remove unnecessary circuits. Work will commence next week once county employees have been relocated, said Dougan.

Cornell Cooperative Extension staffers will be housed in a new county-owned building in Lewis. Essex County Soil & Water will temporarily be relocated to Department of Public Works headquarters in Lewis until more permanent arrangements can be located, Dougan said. Remaining funds from DASNY will be used to shore up the building’s ailing foundation, which has been damaged by ad hoc additions over the years, including the installation of skirting to retain heat that ultimately led to moisture buildup. “Then we have a good foundation to built off,” Dougan said. “In general, we’re trying to save the structure with the first $500,000.” The structure dates back to 1924. County officials have conservatively estimated a total rehabilitation of the building will cost $1.5 million. Essex County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Shaun Gillilland said the county is eying additional funding sources, including grants from New York’s State Historic Preservation Office and the annual Consolidated Funding Application.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Building in Westport was originally designed for three-season use. The installation of a year-round heating system has accelerated the structure’s deterioration, according to officials. File photo “It’s somewhat of a moving target,” Gillilland said. “We’re going to get as far as we can. The board is committed to refurbishing that building and having it used by the

public and as office space for the agencies having to move out.” The county aims to complete asbestos abatement by the annual fair next August. ■

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NOW - DEC. 5

Saranac Lake » Holiday Cookie

Drive held at High Peaks Hospice Office; High Peaks Hospice is gathering cookies for our patients & their families. Bake a dozen or two of your favorite sweet treats and bring them to the office any time. We will freeze those from any Early Bird Bakers. Please bring them to the Office by December 5th.

NOV. 30

Elizabethtown » ACAP’s Holidays are for Sharing Toy Drive held at Halfway House Restaurant; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Please join us and bring a new, unopened toy to help provide gifts to the children throughout Essex County. Basket and 50/50 Raffles will be available to help raise funds to help support the program as well. All donations stay within Essex County.

DEC. 1

Westport » Christmas in Westport held all around town; 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. A full day of

Holiday Edition

festivities including Christmas Tree and wreath sales as well as Santa at the Heritage House, letters Santa at Ernie’s Market, cookie decorating at Bradamont, hot cocoa at Jambs, and Christmas stories at the Library. Santa Parade starts at 5 in Wadhams and ends at the Westport Library. Check out some local shopping for great discounts.

DEC. 7 - DEC. 8

Lake Placid » Lake Placid

Holiday Village Stroll held all around town ; all day Join us for a day full of Holiday Cheer and festivities including our free skating party, cookie decorating , crafts, chili cook-off, yule log hunt, a celebration in Mids Park and of course a visit from Santa. For more info visit us on facebook.

DEC. 7 - DEC. 9

Essex » Christmas in Essex held all around town ; all weekend Come celebrate the Christmas holiday with your family, friends and neighbors. A full weekend of events is is planned planned for tor kids kids and anc adults alike. SHOP SHOP LOCAL LOCAL and and support local businesses. http:// businesses. Details: D www.christmasinessex. WWW.Christ com com

DEC. 7

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NOW - DEC. 5

Holiday Cookie Drive held at High Peaks Hospice Office, Saranac Lake

Parade of Toys Par held he at Rouse Park; Pi 6:45 p.m. Everyone is E· invited to bring ir their favorite tr stuff st ed animal and ar join the parade lead pc by by Santa and Mrs. Mrs Claus to the Peg the P Huchro Memorial Gazebo, Memo where carols will be where c, sung sung and and the ti tree will be be lit. lit. Children Childrer can enjoy hot and hot chocolate, chocolate, cookies, co< Christmas by The Christmas books books presented pres,

Friends of the Dodge Memorial Library.

DEC. 7

Plattsburgh » Advent Storytelling

Time held at Plattsburgh United Methodist Church; 5:30 p.m. Come kick off your holiday season with a family-style spaghetti dinner followed by Christmas stories and carols! Dinner served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and storytelling will be at 6:30 p.m. and run no more than an hour. Free and open to the public.

DEC. 7

Plattsburgh » Holiday Potluck

Supper held at Conservation Building, Clinton County Fair Grounds; 5:00 p.m. Hosted by the Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club’s. Bring your own place setting, beverage and a dish or dessert to share. Ron Konowitz, 46er #487 of Keene, will give a talk on Back Country Rescue. Free and open to the public.

DEC. 8

Morrisonville » North Country

Christmas Craft Fair held at St. Alexander’s Church; 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Featuring works from local vendors, a fabulous bake shop, basket raffle and more. Don’t forget lunch at Padre’s Cafe.

DEC. 8

Cadyville » Community Tree

Lighting held at Cadyville Fire Station; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. There will be refreshments available, attendees are asked to bring a dessert to share. Wagon rides with caroling. A decorated fire truck parade beings on Goddeau Rd. at 5:30pm and proceed down Rt. 3 to the fire station with a static display on Church St. after.

DEC. 8

Plattsburgh » Shopping &

Spirits held at Champlain Centre Mall (former Rue 21 Store); 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presented by Plattsburgh Relay For Life. Kids

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Corner Holiday Craft Activities 12-4 pm, 5-9 pm Spirits Served (over 21 only). Admission is $3 for all day & includes a chance for a door prize & an auction ticket - Holiday Activities, Pick a Prize Auction, Local Shopping, Wine & Beer Tasting, Free Entertainment. Details: Joan Sterling 518-441-1818.

DEC. 8

Saranac Lake » MERRY Kissmas

IV: Unplugged and Ugly Sweaters held at Bitters & Bones; 8:00 p.m. -12:00a.m. Sonic Boom will be performing the iconic 1995 KISS Unplugged album in it’s entirety, and maybe some Christmas singalongs!! Entry fee as always will be 3 cans of food and 1 unwrapped toy; or a $10 donation. Remember, this is time of year to give back, so let’s do it with our Ugly Sweaters on!!

DEC. 8 - DEC. 9

Plattsburgh » The Museum’s

Annual Holiday Open House held at Clinton County Historical Association Museum; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A North Country holiday tradition, provides a special opportunity to visit the Museum and find unique gifts for family and friends. The first 25 Open House visitors each day will receive free gifts, one per family.

ski or ride for FREE all day. Pick up your lift ticket at the Whiteface Ticket window and meet at the top of the Bear Chair at 10:00 am for group photo! Don’t own a Santa suit? Bring a new/gently used winter coat or a new toy (valued over $10) and receive 50% off your lift ticket or Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride for the day.

DEC. 9

Plattsburgh » Pancake Breakfast

with Santa & Mrs. Claus held at Applebee’s; 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming back to Plattsburgh! Tickets: $7 per person in advance; $10 per person at the door. Tickets can be purchased at The Party Factory or from a Committee Member. All proceeds to benefit the Plattsburgh Relay for Life.

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14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN THE FORKS held at

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DEC. 9

Plattsburgh » Santa Cares held at

Champlain Centre; 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Children with every spectrum of special needs are invited for a private visit and photo session with Santa at the Santa Set near JCPenney. Please reserve your complimentary ticket on Eventbrite. Visits with Santa are free, photo packages available for purchase. Details: www.champlaincentre.com

DEC. 9

Willmington » Santas Ski Free

held at Whiteface Mt.; all day. Come dressed as Mr. or Mrs. Claus, participate in our group photo and

Join us for our 14th Annual Christmas in the Forks! Christmas Vendor Event on Friday, November 30th from 5-8pm. On Saturday join us for Christmas activities starting at noon. Jingle Bell Fun Run, Christmas Craft Fair, music, story & crafts with Mrs. Claus, childrens’ movies, Christmas parade, tree lighting and fireworks and visit with Santa and friends. On Sunday join us for Breakfast at the Au Sable Forks Fire Department from 8am-11am. Also, paint a holiday scene at the American Legion. Check us out on Facebook for more details. 202858

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WESTPORT | While the Westport girls varsity basketball program will have a new face at the helm this season, it is a very familiar one. Head coach Hokey McKinley returns to the sidelines this season to a team which will look to replace seven graduates from the Section VII/Class D finalists and returns three. “I expect we will have successes and disappointments,” McKinley said. “It is our goal to play with honor throughout.” McKinley said the team will work hard to get better each day throughout the season. The Lady Eagles roster includes seniors Kaeli Brack and Cassidy Roy; juniors Maggie Ploufe and Annette Stephens; sophomores Skylar Bisselle, LeAnna Costin and Ella King; freshman Rachel Storey; and eighth grader Abbey Schwoebel. ■

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WESTPORT | The Westport varsity basketball program will enter the season looking to improve as they make the long run to the postseason. “We want to improve as the season progresses and get to the point where we can win some sectional games,” said head coach Michael “Ike” Tyler. The team is working on the fundamentals of the game throughout preseason, according to Tyler, focusing on building in all aspects of the game and being prepared to play strong defense as they compete in the northern division of the MVAC (Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference). The Eagles roster includes seniors Will Napper, Cody Roy, Edward Nesbitt and Hudson Stephens; juniors Blake Liberi, Mackenzie Stephens and Matt Pribble; along with sophomore Kaleb Pettit. ■

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AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL

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Patriots look to build on mats CLINTONVILLE | The Ausable Valley varsity wrestling program is getting into the grove as they prepare for the season under first year head coach Jonathan Capen. “I have a large group of kids and we were able to get some bodies in the room,” said Capen. “My main goal is to get the kids into the wrestling room and have them come together as a team and as a family. We want to form a group and continue to

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CLINTONVILLE | The AuSable Valley girls varsity basketball team will continue to grow as new members join a youthful core of players. “We are trying to grow and gain chem-

State champs return to the lanes CLINTONVILLE | The NYSPHSAA (New York State Public High School Athletic Association) state bowling champions are ready to start a new season. The AuSable Valley varsity bowling team won the boys state title one year ago along with their third straight Section VII title and a record of 56-0, and return several members to both the boys and girls rosters. “With the boys, we would like to continue their winning ways,” said head coach Jeff Miller. “Another CVAC (Champlain Valley Athletic Conference) and sectional title and bowling at states are goals the boys have this year.

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istry as the season progresses,” said head coach Roger Long. “This preseason we are making kids earn spots by competing and go at each other in practice.” Members of the Lady Patriots basketball

roster include seniors Cassie Wisher, Kylee Stillwell and Leah Shay; junior Payton Roy; sophomores Reanna Prentiss, Sophie Rennie and Koree Stillwell; freshman Shae Durgan; and eighth graders Liley Keyser, Cora Long and Brooklyn Douglass. ■

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CLINTONVILLE | The AuSable Valley varsity indoor track and field team will see fewer numbers this year, but return a strong core of athletes as they seek to improve throughout the upcoming season. “Multi-state qualifier and team record holder Lily Potthast returns to lead the girls and will be a strong contender in the middle and long distance events,” said coach Sean Ganter. “Dakota Tender will contribute in the jumps and hurdles. Kiley Giddings, Maggie Hayes, Anna Pridell and Jenna Stanley will also contribute leadership and experience.” On the boys team, Ganter said Zane Moussa is ready to compete at a high level. “He is very versatile and will have opportunities in the

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LAKE PLACID | The Lake Placid varsity boys hockey team looks to play with the best in the CVAC (Champlain Valley Athletic Conference) for the upcoming season. “Lake Placid expects to compete all season,” head coach Butch Martin said. “Last year, we had small numbers and inexperience. We return the nucleus from last year and have some new young

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KEENE VALLEY| The Keene varsity girls basketball program will be looking forward as they start the new season. “We have an exciting young team with one returning senior,” said head coach Joshua Whitney. “Only the future will tell what they are capable of with their unique brand of pace and space.” Whitney said the team will work on conditioning and fitness in the preseason to achieve their goals. The Keene roster includes Caitlyn Lopez, Zoe LaVallee, Joy Fraser Cooper, Lacey Lawrence, Emily Whitney, Trinity Ashe, Beatriz Medeiros Bortolosso, Camille Ward, Amelia Ellis Alyssa Summo, Megan Quinn and Cora Johnson. ■

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SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL

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Experience key for Red Storm on ice SARANAC LAKE | The Saranac Lake varsity hockey team will have a strong core of returning leadership and players as they prepare for the new season. “We have a great mix of older and newer players to balance out our roster,” said head coach Will Ellsworth. “Nine new players join our team and are learning team systems as well as the becoming acquainted with the speed of High school hockey. We return captains Austen Reyell and Alex Dukette, along with top five scorer in the league from

last year, Rhett Darrah. “We hold a solid core of defenseman led by Quin Peer, Ben Munn and Carter Sturgeon. Senior goalies Jaden Gladd and Bruno Freeman will lead the goaltenders.” Ellsworth added some newcomers will be looked to in making an impact. “Newcomer forward, Hugo Hobson has shown great hockey IQ in the preseason,” he said. “Jon Kratts will add depth and size to the four core defenseman. Kaylen Reiley and Brayden Munn, who is very fundamentally sound in

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between the pipes, are in goal.” The Red Storm boys hockey roster includes seniors Jaden Gladd, Stephen Huyck, Alex Dukette, Austen Reyell, Robert Stephenson, Heaton McCormick, Quin Peer and Bruno Freeman; juniors Camden Reiley, Ben Munn, Logan Brown and Patrick Wamsganz; sophomore Rhett Darrah; freshmen Bailey Bartholomew, Hugo Hobson, Carter Sturgeon, Ryan Gallagher, Kenneth Lawless, Carson Ryan and Kaylen Reiley; and eighth graders Jon Kratts and Brayden Munn. ■

Red Storm look to seek improvement for all SARANAC LAKE | For members of the Saranac Lake varsity indoor track and field teams, the goal is for each to get better and improve on their times and marks as the season progresses. “Each athlete has different expectations going into the season,” said coach Cy Ellsworth. “Some athletes are using indoor track to stay in shape for the outdoor season. Some athletes are working on fitness levels. Some athletes are

getting ready to run in college. My expectations are to have fun, work hard and send as many people to the state meet as possible. “Each of our athletes will have individual workout plans and we will work as hard as we can to get ready for our first meet.” Members of the boys roster include Jacob Alberga, Patrick Alberga, Gabriel Faubert, Daniel Foley, Anderson Gray, Logan Hathaway,

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SARANAC LAKE| The Lady Red Storm varsity basketball team will start the season looking to build on a core of young players throughout the new season. “We are a very young team, with half our roster being in ninth and 10th grade,” said first year coach Chad LaDue. “I look for us to get better as the year goes along. Our goal is to be playing our best basketball at the end of the year.” LaDue said preseason will be a learning experience for all.

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“With only three returning players and me as a new coach, our preseason has been about getting to know each other and working on getting better everyday.” The Lady Red Storm roster includes seniors Kylee Clark, Maggie Carpenter and Mistre Newtown. Olivia Bell, Mecalyn Sousa and Nora Glover are juniors on the squad, along with sophomores Kelsey Leerett, Susan Stevens, Amya Hurteau and Serena Stevens. Freshman Alex LaDue rounds out the roster. ■

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Red Storm seek to improve SARANAC LAKE | The Saranac Lake varsity boys basketball team will work on their offense and team skills as they go through the CVAC (Champlain Valley Athletic Conference) season. “Only two seniors return, with Brooks Fletcher and Jacob Shipman expected to lead and they drive very well to basket,” said head coach Dermott Morgan. “Dylan Stewart and sophomore Brady Yando will help with ball handling responsibilities, while Zach Churco and Carter Gagnon

will play forward. James Catania is expected to contribute on offense. Almin Cecunjanin has nice range from three-point land and newcomer Grant Eckardt at center is very athletic but raw with basketball experience. We are young and hope to improve.” Members of the Red Storm roster include James Catania, Brady Yando, Almin Cecunjanin, Zachary Churco, Carter Gagnon, Dylan Stewart, Grant Eckert, Brooks Fletcher, Ryan Meyer and Jacob Shipman. ■ » SL Preview Cont. on pg. 17

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SARANAC | The Mugsy’s Tipoff Tournament helped to kick off the new basketball season Nov. 23-24, with the host Saranac boys team and Northeastern Clinton girls winning the preseason crowns. The Chiefs scored a 59-56 win over Massena in the boys championship game, as Connor Recore led Saranac with 16 points while Jared Duquette followed with 14. Cogan Johnston scored 7 points in the win, while Isaac Garman had 6, Andy Lebeau 6, Nick Lebeau 4 and Brady Hebert 3.

In the consolation boys game, Willsboro scored a 63-62 double overtime win over Northeastern Clinton as Regan Arnold and Jared Joslyn each scored 15 points in the win, while Peyton Ford added 10, Trevor Bigelow 9, Jared Ball 8, Ben Jackson 4 and Oliver Lee 2. For the Cougars, Thomas Gilbo scored 17 points with Bryan Claudio adding 13, Mason Supernaw 12, Braydon Racine 10, Ian O’Donnell 4, Benjamin Collins 4 and Spencer Turdo 2. ■ Willsboro’s Jared Joslyn cuts to the basket against Northeastern Clinton in the consolation game of the Mugsy’s Tipoff Tournament. Photo by Keith Lobdell

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WILLSBORO/PORT HENRY | For members of the Moriah varsity boys basketball program, it was an eventful 72 hours. On Nov. 23, they played in the Class D state championship game, returning home late in the evening. The following day, several members of that team took to the court as members of the Vikings basketball team, scoring a pair of wins over the weekend to claim the Judy’s Eighth Annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Tournament Nov. 24-25, coming off the girls varsity team winning their version of the tournament Nov. 19-20. In the championship game, the Vikings rekindled the rivalry with Ticonderoga in the first of what could be four meetings this season, outscoring the Sentinels 34-18 in the second half for a 65-55 win. For the Sentinels, Colton Huestis capped a huge weekend with 42 points after having scored 44 in the Sentinels tournament-opening victory over AuSable Valley, 77-49. Michael DuShane scored 9 points against Moriah, while Jack Grinnell scored 11 against the Patriots. For AuSable Valley, Eli Douglas scored 23 points and Mason Douglas 12 in the loss to Ticonderoga, while also dropping a 65-35 contest against Plattsburgh high in the consolation game, with Mason Douglas leading the Patriots with 14 points.

LADY VIKINGS VICTORIOUS

The Moriah girls varsity team scored a 48-16 win in the championship game of the girl’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Tournament, as Madison Olcott scored 14 points and McKenzie Sprague

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added 13 with Noel Williams scoring 9. In the consolation game, AuSable Valley scored a 54-23 win over Willsboro with Koree Stillwell leading the team with 18 points, while Cora Long and Reanna Prentiss each scored 10. Olivia Politi scored 12 points to lead the Warriors. In the opening round, Olcott scored 17

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» Merger Cont. from pg. 1 Five panelists traveled from around the state, representing the state Education Department, legal planning, financial planning, administrative guidance and one school board president who helped define merger success at Mayville and Chautauqua, two rural communities at the westernmost edge of the state.

Panelists mingle following a forum in Elizabethtown on Monday, Nov. 26. Voters in Elizabethtown-Lewis Central and Westport Central school districts head to the polls on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to decide if the districts should be merged. Photo by Dan Alexander, Jr.

SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE

Jay Baker, school board president of Chautauqua Lake Central School, spoke in depth about their merger process, sharing details of course expansion, financial stability and growth the district achieved since merging Mayville and Chautauqua 22 years ago. He said they used the large injection of state incentive aid monies, which here would equate to over $6.2 million across 10 years, to stabilize a foundation for their communities. One-third was applied to equalize and stabilize tax rates, Baker said, one-third was put toward educational program development, and one-third was put in a capital reserve fund and saved to ensure a sustainable future. “You salt it away,” Baker said of capital reserves. Chautauqua established an emergency fund and built it through interest earned on bonds issued over time. To this day, he said, “we have not had to get into our tax levy to repair anything.” The tax rate in Chautauqua started at $12.70 per $1,000 of true property valuation 22 years ago. Today, Baker said, it is $9.25 per thousand. And that figure from 1996, he said, isn’t corrected for inflation. Chautauqua Central did build a new school facility in 2000 — about four years after merging — to accommodate goals set by the new district. The combined school now serves approximately 800 students, including just over 100 students tuitioned in from a small town nearby. Like WCS and ELCS, one of the merged schools is a lakefront community (Chautauqua), the other is the Chautauqua County seat (Mayville).

He described how new athletic facilities and team sports, win or lose, created a homecoming celebration that is now central to annual community events. The process, he said, met challenges similar to what people are finding here, including fear of losing unique, rural school culture. Asked if grades and test scores dropped at Chautauqua in the first years after merging, Baker said “absolutely not. And asked how fast the students adjusted to the merged school, Baker said they were involved in each step, choosing a mascot: Thunderbirds from former “Indians” and “Eagles.” “Let the kids figure it out,” Baker said. He added: “The kids were over it within a week. we had zero disciplinary issues.” If people are worried about brawls in the locker room, he added, “it’s not going to happen.”

‘PEOPLE VOTE THEIR GUT’

The vote in Chautauqua did take time. The straw poll met with first round approval, like the one here on Oct. 9. But the formal referendum vote saw merger initiative defeated the first time, Baker said. Communities revisited the issue one year later, and the merger was approved by a narrow 500 to 478 margin, the lakefront town of Chautauqua dispensing need for centralization. But change, Baker said, is coming to rural schools. The decision to create a new district, he said, affords people a chance to affect that change, essentially guiding it toward improvement, creating opportunity. Tuesday’s vote, Baker said, “is about whether you want to shape that change or just let it happen to you.” Echoing advice given repeatedly by consultants from Silky and Castallo LLC in merger committee meetings throughout the past year, Baker said the decision to build a new district sits on confidence in blending community.

‘LET THE KIDS FIGURE IT OUT’

Baker described math and science programs developed anew to include manufacturing courses in welding, computer and television production technologies that their community prioritized to support both student interest, higher education goals and workforce growth.

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The straw poll vote in Westport met with a supermajority approval near 64 percent, while in Elizabethtown and Lewis, the vote earned near 84 percent approval to forge ahead. People vote their gut, Baker said, deferring in some cases to what is familiar. It’s an emotional issue, he admitted, where people sometimes face uncertainty by maintaining status quo: “I know what I’ve got now and I don’t know what is in the future. “You’ve got to trust in your districts to do the right thing,” Baker said. A new perspective reinvigorates community, he added.

BUILDING PLANS

Asked about tax levy impact over time in Chautauqua, Baker said they have not had to exceed the tax levy cap since the law was put in place in 2012. Asked about mistakes they made, Baker said it might be that they didn’t blend the elementary grades from the start. “We should have just put the elementary schools together,” the Chautauqua board president said. The proposed merger here is looking to keep elementary grades at current buildings in Westport and Elizabethtown, moving middle school classes to the Westport facility and high school to the ELCS school building. The vote Dec. 4 does not include any plan to build a new facility. But, if voters approve the merger, it would create a new school board to oversee spending and saving of incentive aid monies, decide how many elected members sit on that board — 5, 7 or 9 — and how long each term lasts, three, four or five years.

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Panelists with Baker offered insight into support structures that could help Westport and Elizabethtown-Lewis achieve success if a merger is approved. Experts at the forum shared data, for KEESEVILLE

Front Street Fellowship: Front Street Fellowship - 1724 Front Street, 518-645-4673. Pastors Rick & Kathy Santor. Sunday: Worship Service 10 a.m. Tuesday: Ladies Coffee 9:30 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. a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Fellowship 6 p.m. Website: www.frontstreetfellowship.org Prayer-Tues. 8:15; Contemporary Bible Study Email: kathy@frontstreetfellowship.org AU SABLE FORKS LIFE Church Elizabethtown: Service – Tues. 9:30; Community Pot Luck – Tues. Immaculate Conception Church: Sunday 10:30 am. www.adklife.church - 209 Holy Name Catholic Church: 14203 Rt. 9N, 518-647-8225, Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor; Water Street. lifechurchetown@gmail.com - 518- 6pm; Holy Eucharist Wed. 8:30am; Meditation Rt. 9, 518-834-7100. Rev. Kris Lauzon, Pastor; – Wed. 5pm; Historical New Testament Study Deacon John Lucero; Mass: Sunday 11:15 a.m. 412-2305 Deacon John J. Ryan;Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Sunday after Mass. Confessions: Sunday 9-9:15 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church: Court - Thurs. 10am. Father Craig Hacker email – frcraigstjohns@gmail.com and stjohnsessexny@ Keeseville Independent Baptist Street. 873-6760. Father Francis Flynn, Mass St. James’ Church: Episcopal. Rev. Patti gmail.com Church: 2030 Route 22, Keeseville NY 12944 Schedule: Saturday 4:30 p.m., Weekdays: Johnson, Deacon Vicarcon. Holy Eucharist HARKNESS (at the I-87 Overpass). Sunday Services: Sunday Consult Bulletin. Thursday 10:15 a.m. Horace Sundays at 10 a.m. Phone: 518-593-1838. Harkness United Methodist Church: School 10:00 AM (all ages), Worship Service: United Methodist Church: Main Street. Nye Home. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Corner Harkness & Hollock Hill Rds., 11:00 AM, Evening Service: 6:30 PM (except 518-647-8147. Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service. Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Website: wewe4. Harkness, NY. 518-834-7577. Rev. Virginia 1st Sunday of the month). Wednesday 7:00 PM org Email: rccowe@gmail.com Email: afumc1@frontiernet.net Pierce. Worship 9:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study. Friday AWANA BLOOMINGDALE United Church of Christ JAY Children’s Ministry 6:30 PM-8:15 PM (Oct-May). Pilgrim Holiness Church: 14 Oregon (Congregational): Court Street. 518-873Plains Rd., 518-891-3178, Rev. Daniel Shumway 6822. Rev. Frederick C. Shaw. Worship Service: First Baptist Church of Jay: Andy Kane, Ladies Ministry Thursday 6:30 PM. Men’s speaker. Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Ministry: 2nd and 4th Monday each month - Sunday: Morning Worship 11a.m., Sunday Sun. 11 a.m.; Sunday School ages 4 - grade 6. 7:00 PM. Website: www.ibck.org. Phone: (518) School 10 a.m., Evening Service 6:30 p.m.; Nursery service Email: FShaw@westelcom.com Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. KEENE 834-9620. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7 p.m. ESSEX

example, related to school board composition and term length. Douglas Gerhardt, an attorney who represents schools in general education law, shared New York State School Board Association statistics. Of 691 districts polled around the state, 167 (24 percent) have five-member boards; 377 (54 percent) have seven-member boards; and 133, or 19 percent, have nine members. At Chautauqua, Baker said a school board with seven members works well for them, given the demanding schedule and quorum requirements. “We had 32 candidates run,” Baker said of their start-up election. Champlain Valley Educational Services / CEWW BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Mark Davey is overseeing the merger vote and would continue to lead the process if approved. He is responsible for coordinating each step with the state education department and would work as interim superintendent to help a new board set the 2019-20 budget and hire administrators. “The new school board has an important decision to make in hiring the superintendent,” Dr. Davey said, pointing to two key recommendations made in the merger study. One recommendation, Davey reiterated, urges the new school board to “closely scrutinize its first budget,” to ensure that there is local tax relief from the start. Another recommendation, he said, encourages the new board to articulate a fiscal plan moving forward. To help people attending and watching the forum live on social media understand the fiscal opportunity here, Jason Schwartz, a Certified Public Accountant from Bernard P. Donegan who currently works with both ELCS and WCS, said a new district would be best served by a long-term, strategic plan to use incentive aid. Several other pieces of information came to light through the panel discussion as well. A merger revote can take place one year after and up to two years after any defeated vote, using the same formal research study completed here through the past year. The tax cap levy for year one, Osborne said, is set by State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia. If approved, Dr. Davey would work with school attorneys and the new School Board to put together a combined school district budget. ■ — This story has been abridged for print. To read thisstoryinitsentirety,visitsuncommunitynews.com.

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SEX the qualified voters of VN-10/27-12/01/2018Saranac, NY 12981 desirable to effectuate VN-11/17-12/22/18PLEASE TAKE FURTHER VNTT-11/10-12/8/18BANK OF AMERICA N.A, the said financing or (b) en6TC-202010 NOTICE Essex County 5TC-201367 6TC-199698 V. Elizabethtown-Lewister into an agreement SCHROON LAKE CSD has a New York State NOTICE REGARDING Westport Central School MICHAEL G. DISKIN, certified Agricultural DisAuditorium Hallway with the component NOTICE OF SPECIAL THE APPOINTMENT OF District of the towns of STATE OF NEW YORK ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC trict #1 of 62,341.02 school districts of the 1125 U.S. Route 9 COURT: SUPREME MEETING AND VOTE ADMINISTRATOR, AS acres. This addition is CEWW BOCES pursuant Schroon Lake, NY A BOARD OF CANVASS Chesterfield, TO COUNT THE VOTES ADMINISTRATOR FOR under Article 25-AA PDF CLINTON-ESSEX-WARElizabethtown, Essex, COUNTY OF ESSEX 12870 to education law section REN-WASHINGTON FOR THE PROPOSED Lewis, Moriah, West- WELLS FARGO BANK, THE ESTATE OF GARY of the Agriculture and 1950(14)(a) to provide COUNTIES MERGER OF THE WEST- port, Essex County, will NA, A. BETHLEHEM; ET. AL. Markets Law for annual for the financing of the TICONDEROGA CSD BOARD OF COOPERA- Project and other matPlaintiff, PORT AND ELIZABETH- be held at the ElizabethNOTICE OF SALE inclusion of farms with Ticonderoga High EDUCATIONAL v. TOWN-LEWIS CENTRAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- greater than 50% soils TIVE ters necessary or proper School Lobby town-Lewis Central SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICTS EN pursuant to a Final of prime or important to effectuate the Project 5 Calkins Place School District, Confer- LORRAINE J. CAPUTO, The Clinton-Essex-WarAs required by State law, ence Room-Main Lobby, Judgment of Foreclo- statewide importance. as set forth in such Ticonderoga, NY 12883 ren-Washington CounDefendants the NYS Education De- Elizabethtown, sure dated September PLEASE TAKE FURTHER statute. partment's Commission- New York and at the 20, 2018, and entered in NOTICE that at said pub- ties Board of CooperaWESTPORT CSD tive Educational Services NOTICE OF SALE IN er MaryEllen Elia has an- Westport Central School the Office of the Clerk of NOTICE IS HEREBY Auditorium Hallway lic hearing to be held at nounced the appoint- District, Auditorium Hall- FORECLOSURE the County of Essex, the time and place set HEREBY GIVES NOTICE FURTHER GIVEN that 25 Sisco Street that a Special Meeting of ment of a 24-member way, Westport, New PLEASE TAKE NOTICE wherein BANK OF forth above, the Essex the entire CEWW BOCES Westport, NY 12993 the qualified voters of Board of Canvass, com- York, on the 4th day of THAT AMERICA N.A is the shall be deemed a single County Board of Superprised of stakeholders Plaintiff and MICHAEL G. visors will hear all per- said Board of Coopera- election district, and December, 2018 be- In pursuance of a JudgWILLSBORO CSD tive Educational Services from the Westport and tween the hours of ment of Foreclosure and DISKIN, ESSEX COUNTY sons interested therein Auditorium that, for the convenience will be held at the Sale entered in the OfElizabethtown-Lewis PUBLIC ADMINISTRA- concerning the same. 12:00 noon and 8:00 29 School Lane voters, multiple of fice of the County Clerk school districts, to per- p.m. to vote TOR, AS ADMINISTRA- Dated: November 26, polling places here- polling places shall be Willsboro, NY 12996 inafter set forth on Deof Essex County on form the duties of a upon TOR FOR THE ESTATE the following 2018 provided such that there September 26, 2018, I, OF GARY A. BETHLE- Judy Garrison, Clerk of cember 11, 2018, at shall be one or more Notice is further given board of elections as questions: 12:00 oclock noon, PreJoseph Lavorando, Esq., specified in Section HEM; ET AL. are the De- the Board BALLOT polling places in each that all persons offering the Referee named in 1803-a of Education fendant(s). I, the under- Essex County Board of vailing Time, for the pur- component school dis- to vote will be asked to Proposition No. 1 pose of voting by paper signed Referee will sell Supervisors RESOLVED that the Eliz- said Judgment, will sell trict of the CEWW BO- provide one form of Law for the upcoming ballots upon the propoin one parcel at public at public auction at the 7551 Court Street, abethtown-Lewis-Westresidency. vote on the proposed CES, the locations of proof of sition hereinafter set merger of the Westport ESSEX COUNTY COURT- P.O. Box 217 port Central School Dis- auction on December which in each such dis- Such form may include forth. Polls for the pur12, 2018 at the Essex HOUSE, 7559 COURT Elizabethtown, NY trict are hereby desig- but is not limited to a Central and Elizabeth- trict, as described in the pose of voting will be Government Central order of the Commis- County STREET, ELIZABETH- 12932 drivers license, a non- town-Lewis nated as follows: kept open between the TOWN, NY 12932 on (518) 873-3350 / sioner of Education now Center, 7559 Court driver identification card, School Districts. Voting hours of 12:00 o'clock Elizabethtown, December 18, 2018 at (518) 873-3353 AUSABLE VALLEY CSD a utility bill, or a voter will take place on De- before this meeting, be Street, noon and 8:00 o'clock cember 4, 2018 from organized and a central County of Essex, State premises 10:00AM Fax (518) 873-3356 AVCS Middle-High registration card. Upon P.M., Prevailing Time. known as 9469 US jgarrison@ School Cafeteria school district be estab- of New York, at 11:30 offer of proof of residen- noon to 8:00 pm in each The proposition is as A.M., the premises dedistrict. HIGHWAY 9, LEWIS, NY co.essex.ny.us 1490 Route 9N lished. cy, all persons offering follows: scribed as follows: 12950: Section 38.1, VN-12/1/18-1TC-203221 Clintonville, NY 12924 to vote will also be re- Dr. Mark Davey, District Proposition No. 2 Superintendent of Clin- RESOLVED if Proposi- 95 Sisco St Block 1, Lot 24.1: provide their quired to PROPOSITION Westport, NY 12993 ALL THAT CERTAIN BEEKMANTOWN CSD signature and address. ton, Essex, Warren and tion No. 1 is approved, Shall the Clinton-EssexSBL No.: 66.57-1-9.000 NOTICE OF FORMATION Washington BOCES, the number of members LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL High School Auditorium Persons who do not Warren-Washington also known as Cham- of the Board of Educa- ALL THAT TRACT OF OF LAND, SITUATE, LY- OF KBNYII, LLC. Arts. of 37 Eagle Way proof of resia provide PARCEL OF LAND situOrg. filed with Secy. of Counties Board of Coop- West Chazy, NY 12992 ING AND BEING ON THE dence will be asked to plain Valley Educational tion shall be established erative Educational SerServices (CVES) is help- at five (5), seven (7) or ate in the Town of WestWESTERLY SIDE OF State of NY (SSNY) on sign a declaration in orport, County of Essex, 10/22/18. Office loca- vices (the CEWW BO- CHAZY CENTRAL RU- der to be allowed to ing to oversee the cen- nine (9). Vote for one YORK STATE NEW tion: Essex County. CES), be authorized to RAL SCHOOL tralization (merger) vote ROUTE #9, IN THE choice only. Results will New York vote. undertake a project (the SSNY designated as TOWN OF LEWIS, be determined by plural- The premises are sold Auditorium NOTICE IS FURTHER with officials from the Project) consisting of subject to the provisions NYS Education Depart- ity. COUNTY OF ESSEX AND agent of LLC upon Farm Road (1) that persons GIVEN 609 Miner of the filed judgment, Inwhom process against it the acquisition of ap- Chazy, NY 12921 ment. Absentee ballots STATE OF NEW YORK Proposition No. 3 who willfully make a may be served. SSNY proximately 17 acres of are available at the cen- RESOLVED if Proposi- dex No. CV16-0115 in Premises will be sold of their declaration false the amount of tral offices of the Eliza- tion No. 1 is approved, subject to provisions of shall mail process to: land and related build- CROWN POINT CSD right to vote after having bethtown-Lewis and the filed Judgment Index # Registered Agent Solu- ings and structures the terms of office of $215,458.51 plus interbeen challenged are Cafeteria est and costs. 141-2013. H WAYNE tions, Inc., 99 Washing- comprising the CEWW members of the Board of 2758 Main Street guilty of a misdemeanor Westport Central School Districts. JUDGE, Esq. - Referee. ton Ave., Ste. 1008, Al- BOCESs Satellite Branch Education shall be es- Tammy L. Garcia-Klipfel, Crown Point, NY 12928 pursuant to Education bany, NY 12260. Pur- Campus, 518 Rugar RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 tablished at three (3), Esq. Law section 1951(2)(e) The Board of Canvass Street, Plattsburgh, New shall act as the "board of four (4) or five (5) year Woods Oviatt Gilman Merchants Concourse, pose: any lawful activity. and (2) that casting ELIZABETHTOWNYork (the Satellite LLP Suite 310, Westbury, VN-11/3-12/8/2018terms. Vote for one LEWIS CSD more than one ballot in elections" at the central Branch Campus) which voting site located at the choice only. Results will Plaintiff's Attorney New York 11590, Attor- 6TC-200662 Conference Room (off this vote would be illegal the CEWW BOCES curWestport Central School neys for Plaintiff. the main lobby) be determined by plural- 700 Crossroads Buildand would subject any rently leases and aping, 2 State St. District, and the ELCS ity. VN-11/17-12/08/20187530 Court St so to apperson doing LOWENBURG HEIGHTS proximately 20 acres adBoard of Education shall Dated: November 13, Rochester, New York 4TC-200658 Elizabethtown,NY 12932 propriate legal action. LLC Articles of Org. filed jacent thereto for future 14614 ABSENTEE BALLOTS act as the "board of elec- 2018 NY Sec. of State (SSNY) expansion, the construcTel.: 855-227-5072 tions" at the special elec- MaryEllen Elia may be applied for at the 11/19/2018. Office in tion of certain renova- KEENE CSD ESSEX COUNTY VN-11/10-12/01/18Commons Area at the Commissioner of office of the CEWW BO- tion district site located NOTICE OF PUBLIC Clinton Co. SSNY desig. tions, alterations, addi201369 at the Elizabethtown- Education Main Entrance CES Clerk commencing agent of LLC whom proHEARING tions and improvements Lewis Central School 33 Market St VN-11/24-12/1/18-2TC30 days before such cess may be served. to the buildings and ESSEX COUNTY 202615 Keene Valley, NY 12943 meeting and vote and District. NOTICE OF FORMATION structures located at the AGRICULTURE AND SSNY shall mail process such ballots will be pro- The board of elections at OF LIMITED LIABILITY to PO Box 532, KeeCEWW BOCESs PlattsFARMLAND PROTECeach site shall supervise vided to qualified voters COMPANY (LLC) NOTICE OF FORMATION seville, NY 12944. Pur- burgh Main Campus at MORIAH CSD TION BOARD voting, including acthe who are eligible therefor Central Office Lobby OF Pine Hill 2018, LLC a Name: Styx River AGRICULTURAL DIS- pose: Any lawful pur- 1585 Military Turnpike 39 Viking Lane in accordance with Sec- ceptance of challenges. domestic limited liability Taxidermy, LLC Articles pose. Principal business TRICT #1 Ext., Plattsburgh, New the polls are After Port Henry, NY 12974 tion 1951 of the educalocation: 121 Bridge St., York, company. Art. of Org. of Organization filed with the Satellite PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the chairperson closed, tion law. the Secretary of State of Plattsburgh, NY 12901. that the Essex County Branch Campus and the of the board of elections filed with Sec'y of State NORTHEASTERN New York (SSNY) on VN-12/1-1/05/19-6TCof NY (SSNY) on Mineville Campus, 3092 Board of Supervisors the special election at CLINTON CSD DETERMINATION OF 10/10/2018. Office loca- 10/22/2018 Office LocaPlank Road, Mineville, will hold and conduct a 203150 shall site (ELCS) district tion: Essex County. tion: Essex County. The New York, including re- Cafeteria Across from STATUS OF PROJECT public hearing at the SuUNDER THE STATE EN- deliver the sealed ballot SSNY is designated as SSNY is designated as pervisors Chambers in Notice of Formation of lated demolition, con- the District Office and sealed poll results VIRONMENTAL QUALIagent of the LLC upon agent of the LLC upon the Essex County Gov- ADK STR, LLC. Arts. of struction, renovations, 103 Route 276 books to the Board of TY REVIEW ACT: The Champlain, NY 12919 whom process against it whom process against furernment Center, 7551 site improvements, Org. filed with Secy. of CEWW BOCES, acting as Canvass at the central the LLC may be served. may be served. SSNY Court Street, Elizabeth- State of NY (SSNY) on nishings, fixtures and Lead Agency, has deter- voting site (Westport). shall mail a copy of any SSNY shall mail a copy town, New York on the 10/31/18. Office loca- equipment required for NORTHERN The Board of Canvass ADIRONDACK CSD mined by resolution of such process served process to the LLC at: such purposes, architec10th day of December, tion: Essex County. District Office adopted on August 22, will count the votes on upon it to Pine Hill 2018, 97 Danielle Road Jay, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., on tural fees and other inciProposition 1 (the mergSSNY designated as 5572 Route 11 2018, that the aforesaid NY 12941. Purpose: To LLC 6125 Sentinel Road dental improvements Agricultural District #1, agent of LLC upon er) for each district sepEllenburg, NY 12933 Project is an Unlisted engage in any lawful act Lake Placid NY 12946. upon the recommenda- whom process against it and expenses in connecAction which will not arately, including absen- Purpose: To engage in or activity. tions of the Essex Coun- may be served. SSNY tion therewith, at a maxitee ballots. If the merger PERU CSD have a significant impact VN-11/10-12/15/2018any lawful activity. ty Agriculture and Farm- shall mail process to: mum estimated cost of High School Gymnasium upon the environment is approved by each dis- VN-11/10-12/15/20186TC-200972 land Protection Board Registered Agent Solu- $29,850,000 and in furresults the ballot trict, 17 School Street under the regulations of 6TC-200971 open enrollment period. for Propositions 2 and 3 tions, Inc., 99 Washing- therance thereof in its Peru, NY 12972 the State of New York PLEASE TAKE FURTHER The Keene Valley Fire ton Ave., Ste. 1008, Al- discretion to either (a) promulgated pursuant to (the number of Board of NOTICE OF FORMATION NOTICE recommenda- bany, NY 12260. Pur- enter into any and all District is accepting bids Education members in PLATTSBURGH CITY the State Environmental agreements and instrutions of Agriculture and the merged district and OF LIMITED LIABILITY for snow plowing for the pose: any lawful activity. Quality Review Act. SCHOOL DISTRICT Protection Farmland ments necessary or dethe length of their COMPANY (“LLC”) S & 2018-2019 winter seaVN-11/17-12/22/18Duken Building - GymS Lawn Care, LLC. Arti- son. Please send prosirable to effectuate the Board note that: the terms) will be counted 6TC-202038 New nasium Dated: Plattsburgh, Agricultural Districts in financing for said posal including seasonal together, including ab- cles of Organization filed 49 Broad Street York Project through the auswith the Secretary of rate, hourly rate and Essex County have been ballots. The sentee November 10, 2018. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 in existence since 1973 pices of the Dormitory State of New York NOTICE OF FORMATION BY ORDER OF THE Board of Canvass shall (“SSNY”) on October 2, proof of insurance in a Authority of the State of and the district has OF River and Barn LLC. sealed envelope to certify the result of the PUTNAM CSD CLINTON-ESSEX-WARNew York (DASNY) inhelped agriculture re- Arts. of Org. filed with election to the Commis- 2018 for business con- Keene Valley Fire DisREN-WASHINGTON Gymnasium main a viable industry in Secy. of State of NY cluding, but not limited ducted from an office lo- trict, 15 Market Street, sioner of Education. COUNTIES 126 County Route 2 Essex County. The land cated in Essex County, (SSNY) on 11/6/18. Of- to, authority to convey POB 508, Keene Valley, VN-12/1/18-1TC-203273 Putnam Station, NY BOARD OF COOPERAto DASNY such specific to be included is 97% NY. The “SSNY” is des- NY 12943 by December fice location: Essex TIVE EDUCATIONAL 12861 soils of statewide impor- County. SSNY designat- interests in real property ignated as the agent of 12, 2018, Attention: NOTICE SPECIAL SERVICES, NEW YORK tance and is highly pro- ed as agent of LLC upon or leasehold interests as the “LLC” upon whom MEETING OF THE Plowing Bids. Questions SARANAC CSD ductive capable of sus- whom process against it may be necessary or deprocess against it may contact John DeZalia at ELIZABETHTOWNHigh School-Large By: Meaghan Rabideau, may be served. SSNY sirable in connection be served. “SSNY” shall 518-576-4391. taining the economic LEWIS-WESTPORT Group Instruction Room Board Clerk and long term commit- shall mail process to: 7 therewith, and to enter mail a copy of any pro- VN-12/1/18-1TC-202655 CENTRAL SCHOOL 60 Picketts Corners VNTT-11/10-12/8/18DISTRICT ment to agricultural en- Sugar House Way, Up- into any lease or other cess to the “LLC” at 3 Road 5TC-201367 NOTICE is hereby given terprises if certain proper Jay, NY 12987. Pur- agreement with DASNY, Sandy Pines, Keeseville, Saranac, NY 12981 that a special meeting of NY 12944. as may be necessary or tections are provided. pose: any lawful activity. the qualified voters of VN-10/27-12/01/2018desirable to effectuate VN-11/17-12/22/18PLEASE TAKE FURTHER SCHROON LAKE CSD

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