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Budget season

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Beware of scams

State Police warn of holiday fraud

Essex County prevails in state Supreme Court case Case set precedent on whether underground fiber optic cables count as taxable value

By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — The county has emerged victorious in state Supreme Court over the taxation of underground fiber optic cables running along Lake Champlain.

“I am pleased to announce that we have once again prevailed with respect to the 2013 taxes which I believe will save the county and towns another $80,000,” wrote County Attorney Dan Manning in a memo to lawmakers last week.

Manning said he didn’t expect Level 3 Communications to appeal the decision to the Appellate Division, the state’s highest court.

“Therefore, we should finally be finished with Level 3 Communications and their demands for a refund,” Manning wrote.

The dispute was over two issues: Property taxes and refunds.

Essex County had been taxing the infrastructure as real property.

But a lawsuit in the New York City metro area resulted in an Appellate decision that the infrastructure was not taxable. Level 3 then sued Essex County seeking refunds of about $286,000 in taxes paid from 2011 to 2013.

A judge determined that while the cables did not count as real property, Level 3 would not be getting the refund because they did not protest the case.

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Business leaders say they want more access to Boreas

“Outpost” brings direct interaction with nature into the Keene Central curriculum KEENE VALLEY — They call it the Outpost, a forest classroom configured under now-leafless poplars and pine by students at Keene Central School.

Class time on Forest Fridays brings in outdoor education consultant, a former physics and chemistry teacher, Emily Furman, who sings to gather children to the Kim door. They bundled up for an hourlong trip Dedam Writer into the woods beside the school.

All nine first-graders pulled on their boots and hats and formed a wriggling, circuitous line.

And as soon as their rubber heels hit the edge of the school’s ball field, most made a beeline race to the forest edge.

The new outdoor education class is now in its third month, and, by all accounts, is a welcome addition to the school week.

The Outpost entrance is barely visible from the school. But its trail is padded flat and navigates around blown-down trees through a tangled underbrush.

A stump in the first opening contains treasures, items the kids collected over the past 10 or 11 weeks since the program began: an old coffee cup, a mud-stained baseball, a strange root they call the “Parsnip,” a circlet-crown of vines laden with fallen leaves — sprigs of dried sedge stalks stuck into an old glass milk jug.

“So we won on that aspect,” Manning said.

That decision set a precedent, and Level 3 sued other counties on the property tax issue.

Level 3 appealed the appellate decision, which ruled in Essex County’s favor.

The state Court of Appeals declined to hear it.

Manning said the refund issue appears to be settled, but the taxable value issue may head to other courts.

The real property ruling resulted in mixed Appellate Division rulings in Clinton, Chautauqua and Erie counties.

“More than likely, it will go to the Court of Appeals,” Manning said.

Local businesses are overwhelmingly endorsing a proposal that allows maximum recreational usage at the new state-owned tracts in Newcomb and North Hudson Forest Friday outdoor educator Emily Furman encourages exploration and collaboration in Keene Central School’s Outpost during a recent Forest Friday class with the First Grade. The outdoor classroom is beside the school ball fields.

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“Find your sit spot,” Furman encouraged the group.

Each child quietly headed to a place in the woods they call their own.

One stood beside a big stump, another few under the arc of a huge fallen tree.

“Sit for a minute and see what changed,” Furman encouraged the few moments of quiet observation in their busy school day.

The forest fell silent but for the flit and occasional chirp of birds and the spackle of a light rain.

Keene’s first grade teacher Melissa LaVallee was one of three instructors here who envisioned the Outpost and established the Forest Friday program.

NEWCOMB — As the state nears the end of the public comment process for Boreas Ponds, business owners in the towns where the land is located say they are overwhelmingly in favor of the highest amount of recreational usage allowable on the state-owned tracts.

That would be Alternative 1, the Adirondack Park Agencyprovided proposal that offers an even split between Wilderness and Wild Forest.

Doreen Ossenkop, co-owner of the Adirondack Buffalo Company, said restricted use will reduce the number of visitors to the area.

“Fewer and fewer would use it, and fewer would come to visit,” Ossenkop said.

The farm is open in the winter by appointment-only, and struggles to attract a steady flow of visitors even in the summer, when the lack of signage on the Adirondack Northway

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State Police: Be wary of ongoing phone, online scams Awareness campaign joins strengthening of state telemarketing regulations

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RAY BROOK — Authorities are warning residents to be vigilant against a number of scams proliferating throughout the region.

Residents in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties have been unknowingly swindled out of money by scam artists trying to solicit them under false pretenses, said state police.

Two spins-offs of some previous and widely reported cons have impacted some 40 residents, said authorities.

GIFT CARD SCAM The gift card scam primarily targets the elderly.

This con commonly sees an elderly victim receive a call from a person portraying their son, stating he is in jail and needs bail money.

Funds are then sent in the form of Target Gift Cards.

The cards are reportedly sent to an address outside New York and are cashed in a different location within minutes.

Visa Vanilla Gift Cards are also reportedly being requested by scammers.

CRAIGSLIST/EBAY MOTORS SCAM Another variation sees the victim purchasing a vehicle through an outside service, including want ads, classifieds, eBay, Craigslist and Backpage.

During the course of the transaction, the victim is sent an email by “eBay Motors.”

Upon clicking the link included in the email, victims are sent to a fraudulent webpage directing them to send either a check, or

Walmart or Target gift cards, or money orders to one address.

Within minutes, the money is cashed elsewhere, police said.

SAFEGUARDS State police have issued the following protective safeguards: • If contacted via mail, email or phone, only return contact through verifiable sources; • If your bank or business calls you, call them back with the number from the phone book, their website or a number you are familiar with; • If purchasing a car through eBay Motors, log on to the site through eBay — not an email link; • If purchasing an item through Craigslist, only complete face-to-face transactions in public locations; • If a police or government agency calls you, call them back through the publicly listed number — not through the number left on a message.

Authorities advise residents never to give out any personal information, including, but not limited to, your name, address, credit card numbers, bank numbers and Social Security information.

Additional tips: • Never send money via wire transfer or purchase gift cards that many of these solicitors ask for; • Protect yourself: Call the friend or relative claiming to need your help to confirm whether the story is true, using a phone number you know to be legitimate. If you aren’t able to contact the person, call other friends or family members to confirm the situation; • Report it: Officials stress that any member of the public who receives one of these scam calls or emails or who has been victimized should call and report the incident to their local police agency.

Pictured above: New York State Police say scams are increasing in frequency. One scam tricks prospective vehicle buyers into purchasing cars with the purchase of gift cards. The perpetrators then cash the gift cards, while the victim receives nothing.

‘DO NOT CALL’ PROVISIONS STRENGTHENED The awareness push joins a plan rolled out

by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week to further cull deceptive telemarketing practices.

Complaints violating the Do Not Call Registry are on the rise, according to the governor’s office.

Telemarketers have taken to repeatedly calling consumers from the same phone number without leaving a voicemail, giving the impression the call is from someone the consumer may know.

When the consumer returns the call, they receive an unwanted sales pitch.

The legislation signed last week now requires telemarketers to use correct caller ID information.

A multi-pronged effort also includes deployment of state Division of Consumer Protection staff to warn customers about scams and facilitate same-day consumer complaint filing.

“This unscrupulous behavior and disregard of the law is unacceptable and we’re taking action to not only hold those who violate the law accountable, but also increase transparency and stop these deceiving marketing practices in their tracks,” said Cuomo in a statement.

Violators of the Do Not Call Law are subject to a $11,000 fine for every call made to a number on the registry.

Exemptions from the law, which has been effective in New York since 2001, include calls from or on behalf of political organizations, charities and telephone surveyors.

Companies with which you have an existing business relationship may still call you for up to 18 months unless you ask them to place your number on their own do-not-call list.

According to the governor’s office, New Yorkers filed more than 228,900 complaints

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in 2014, and more than 241,658 complaints in 2015.

Nearly 200,000 complaints have been lodged in the first six months of 2016.

Earlier this year, the state reached a settlement agreement with Hilton Grand Vacations Company over unsolicited telemarketing sales calls made to consumers whose telephone numbers were on the registry.

The violations included 334 unsolicited marketing calls to 133 consumers.

The company agreed to pay a $250,500 settlement and change business practices before continuing to make such calls to New York consumers.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES To register for the Do Not Call Register, visit donotcall.gov or by call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866290-4236). Once registered, telemarketers not exempt from the registry have up to 31 days from the date you register to stop calling you.

If you receive an unsolicited telemarketing call after your number has been on the registry for more than 31 days, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission online at donotcall. gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-2904236).

For more information from the New York State Police on crime prevention, visit troopers.ny.gov/ Crime_Prevention/.

For information on scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at consumer.ftc.gov/ scam-alerts, or the FBI’s tips on phone scams at fbi. gov/scams-and-safety.

The FDIC also offers warnings on wire transfer scams, which can be found at fdic.gov/consumers/ consumer/news/cnsum13/wire-transfer-scams. html.

To better help consumers understand which businesses are complying with the law, the state is posting information concerning businesses with which the state settles a Do Not Call case. Settlement info from 2014 to present can be found at dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/donotcallenforce. html.

Saranac Lake holiday music program on tap SARANAC LAKE — Joe Dockery will present a holiday music program, “Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Men,” at noon on Dec. 15 in the Cantwell Room of the Saranac Lake Free Library. The program highlights both religious and secular music from different religious and ethnic traditions that all have the common theme of yearning for peace on earth.

Attendees are encouraged to bring soup or sandwich and enjoy a dessert and beverage provided by the Hospitality Committee. For more information, call 891-4190.

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Lake Placid Half Marathon donates over $8K to CYC Lake Placid Half Marathon organizers aim to help Lake Placid youth LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon has donated $8,750 to the Lake Placid/Wilmington Connecting Youth and Communities (CYC) last week.

This is the fourth year that the marathon has made a large donation to the CYC. “We love partnering with the Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon and are thrilled that it was continued,” said CYC President Mary Dietrich. “With their donation, we can fund our projects for the youth in our community as well as help other youth organizations.”

In fact, $2,200 was shared with the 11 student volunteer groups. The other organizations include FRIENDS, the Lake Placid After School Program, Adirondack Community Church Youth Group, Lake Placid High School Chorus, the Lake Placid Middle School Builders Club, the Class of 2018, the Lake Placid Environmental Club, and the Lake Placid High School Varsity Boys Soccer team, Lake Placid Cross Country team, Mountain Lake Academy and the Lake Placid Drama Club.

This year much of the donation will go towards youth activities initiated by groups through a mini grant process, organizers say.

USDA names Clinton, Franklin counties natural disaster areas Farmers eligible for assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Clinton and Franklin counties as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a drought that began on May 24 and continues.

Farmers in Essex, Hamilton and St. Lawrence counties qualify for natural disaster assistance because their county is contiguous.

In addition, farmers in Grand Isle County in Vermont also qualify for natural disaster assistance since they are contiguous with Clinton County.

Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the EM loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.

Farmers in Franklin County are encouraged to contact the Franklin County FSA office at 483-2850, option 2 for more information. Clinton & Essex County farmers can contact the Clinton-Essex FSA office by calling 561-4616, option 2. Additional information is also available online at disaster.fsa.usda.gov.

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Boreas

From page 1 hampers recruitment, Ossenkop has said.

The region’s economic woes run deep, Ossenkop said, and job prospects are nearly non-existent.

“Young people can’t stick around because there’s nowhere to work,” Ossenkop said. “I don’t see much hope on the horizon — I don’t know how it’s going to be fixed.”

The nearby Blue Ridge Motel, too, endeavors to attract clients.

“I would like to see them bring more people here — not just hikers,” said Jerry Rule, the owner. “The towns up here are dying because there’s no use.”

Rule said he hears complaints from guests who say the only recreational activity is hiking. He expressed interest for a world-class snowmobile system like that in Vermont, which attracts riders from across the northeast, he said.

“We absolutely need more activity.”

Muhammad Ahmad, who co-owns the North Hudson Sunoco across from Frontier Town, said business is steadily getting better since the station opened in early 2015, and Boreas has generated an uptick in interest.

But he said he was “100 percent” in favor of Alternative 1 because snowmobilers, who may utilize a proposed trail network between the Five Towns as well as a circuit on the tract, would likely gas up at his facility.

“I think it’s going to do something in the Adirondacks, and it helps the local economy,” Ahmad said.

Over at the Newcomb House, Shirley Garrand lamented the anemic economy.

“We need something to help keep businesses in town, Garrand said. “There’s not a whole lot here. It’s very economically depressed.”

Boreas, she said, “should be open to many sports — not just hiking.”

Garrand’s husband owns the tavern, which is popular with sportsmen.

A snowmobile trail connecting Newcomb to Indian Lake helped the business when it opened four years ago, she said.

“It opened up a whole new world to the Newcomb House,” Garrand said. “It quadrupled our business. Hikers do not spend money.”

The Hoot Owl Lodge, too, is in favor of more access.

“We are definitely in favor of Alternative 1,” said Kelly Audino, co-owner.

Dave Olbert, of Cloud-Splitter Outfitters, said he understands the need for stringent environmental protection, and that the Adirondack Mountain Club and other environmental groups lobbying for more Wilderness are good organizations, citing their educational efforts and trail maintenance programs.

“But I disagree with an organization that penetrates deep into the High Peaks Wilderness Area,” Olbert said, referring to the sharp tendril of privately-held land that juts like an icicle into the tract.

Little evidence exists to show Wild Forest designation has a negative impact on the ecosystem, he said, citing Newcomb,

Business owners in Newcomb and North Hudson have overwhelmingly said they are in favor of more recreational use on the Boreas Ponds and MacIntyre Tract parcels, citing the potential for an economic boost.

Pictured here are Ruth and Dave Olbert of Cloudsplitter Outfitters in Newcomb.

Heart and Elk Lakes.

A Unit Management Plan properly implemented by the state Department of Conservation will govern exact uses and lead to good stewardship, he said.

“Basically, I’m an advocate for Alternative 1,” Olbert said.

“I just find it really discouraging that Wilderness advocates ignore, or minimize, how the Boreas Ponds acquisition would help the communities.”

Wilderness advocates argue that property values increase in proximity to protected lands, and that an expanded High Peaks Wilderness will create an economic boomtown not unlike Keene and Keene Valley, which hosts an economy geared around outdoor adventuring.

A seven-mile road leads to the eponymous ponds at the heart of the Boreas Pond Tract.

Depending on the unit management plan drafted by the DEC, the least restrictive Alternative 1 could allow parking at the ponds themselves and uses like snowmobiling, biking and horseback riding on existing roadways.

Under the most restrictive plan, more than half of Gulf Brook Road would be closed, leading to a nearly five-mile hike.

Some environmental groups, like Adirondack Wilderness Advocates, are calling for the entire seven-mile road to be closed to anything but foot traffic.

Olbert said that would be bad for business.

Most people who use guides tend to overestimate their abilities, Olbert said. The best scenario is to put guests in a van, drive them to a location and take them out for an experience.

Longer trips increase the price point of guide services,

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which is something that limits trips.

“If you’re talking a seven-miler, you’re basically talking an overnight,” Olbert said.

Ruth Olbert, his wife and business partner, agreed: “People call and enquire, but the cost kind of backs them off for hiring a guide,” she said.

Ruth cited statistics from a recent marketing workshop in North Creek that revealed most Millennials are seeking 1 to 3 hour outdoor experiences.

The APA hearings this fall have been well-attended by young people, the majority of whom are calling for full-Wilderness, including at last month’s session at Newcomb Central, which the Olberts attended.

The couple said while they appreciated their passion, many of these advocates do not possess an understanding of the bigger picture, which may be a result of a lack of accurate information given to them by their professors and instructors who are encouraging them to attend the sessions.

“I think they give them one perspective of what Wilderness does for the area, but they don’t give the Wild Forest perspective,” Ruth said.

Beth Stalker, who owns Stalker Adirondack Reality, also attended the hearing, and said the green t-shirts swayed her opinion to some degree.

“I have to say I agree with the majority of folks in town that Alternative 1 is probably the best compromise,” Stalker said.

Wilderness advocates say the designation will draw people to town, some of whom may buy homes, start businesses and enroll their children in local schools.

But the majority of people looking to purchase property in Newcomb are older pre-retirement folks looking for a second home, Stalker said.

“They’re physically active, but they’re not going to walk for seven miles with a canoe on their back,” Stalker said. “I really don’t see it drawing people here.”

Mike Tracy worked at Finch Pruyn for 17 years, and even helped build a cabin for timber executives near Boreas Ponds that was torn down earlier this year.

Tracy owns and operates Tracy Camp in Newcomb with his wife.

“I hate to see it classified as Wilderness because it restricts too much,” Tracy said. “Wild Forest would be restrictive enough, that would be fine with us.”

Underpinning his argument is what he said was a vast network of existing infrastructure on the parcel, including roads, culverts and dams.

Times have changed in the past 40 years, he said, and today’s economic climate is a far cry from when men once floated logs down the river.

Tracy cited the companies who have pulled out one by one over the years, taking with them good-paying jobs.

He’s generally not a fan of tourism.

But, he said: “Maybe that’s all we’ve got anymore.”

Gokey’s Auction & Appraisal declined to comment on the classification, citing a desire to stay neutral, and another North Hudson business, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort, was closed for the season and did not respond to an email seeking comment.

New trails to open in Wilmington Lake Placid Land Conservancy to create community preserve

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LAKE PLACID — The Lake Placid Land Conservancy (LPLC) plans to create a community preserve in the Town of Wilmington that will include two miles of recreational trails open to the public. The project will create a critical connector trail between the Hamlet of Wilmington and the existing public land and trails on the Beaver Brook tract of the Wilmington Wild Forest located on Hardy Road.

LPLC anticipates closing on the properties to create the preserve by the end of March 2017. The organization recently obtained agreements to acquire two parcels that will be combined into a single property for the preserve.

Jeff Graff, executive director of the Lake Placid Land Conservancy, said the project was made possible in part by the very generous donation of land by Scott Avery of Wilmington.

“We are incredibly grateful for Scott’s donation of land to the conservancy,” said Graff. “Scott’s donation will not only ensure that the land is permanently protected, but will also allow for the creation a wonderful community forest preserve with trails that connect to nearby state lands.”

LPLC also has an agreement to purchase land adjacent to Avery’s property.

The property is in the southern portion of the Black Brook Forest, which is classified by the New York Natural Heritage Program as rare, sandy pine forest. In addition to conserving rare habitat, the property will also serve the greater community by including trails that connect the hamlet of Wilmington to nearby Wilmington Wild Forest tracts.

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Outpost

From page 1 The outdoor classroom ensconced purely in the natural world encourages the children of these Adirondack mountains to explore at will.

“Everything out here is so hands-on,” LaVallee says of the inquiry based curriculum.

Some trips pull learning from of the school building into the woods.

In science a week ago, the first grade learned about the Earth’s crust, LaVallee said.

“So they came out here and dug, they wanted to dig a hole through the crust,” LaVallee grinned.

The hole, which managed to poke down a few feet beside the cattail pond, has since filled in with water.

One youngster stirred the muck with a stick and fished out a flattened earthworm.

“It would be a hole 20 miles,” the student said, “and that’s about how far it is to Lake Placid.”

“Only into the ground,” his friend added.

A chickadee lit on a branch a foot from the small group, as if observing their start to the Earth’s crust.

Not far away, an ermine popped out from behind a tree trunk to watch the kids, then quickly raced off.

The kids did notice changes in the soil profile in the few feet of Earth’s crust they dug up.

The water, for one, they said.

The hole seemed to have widened with the recent rain.

Science, math, language and communication skills are natural components of Forest Friday classes, Furman said.

But each class explores the Outpost in a different way.

From kindergarten through middle school, the children are often left to build and work as they will, settling territorial disputes and reconvening purpose through a half-acre patch of forest.

Coiled underbrush archways have become known as “the tunnels.”

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A small scattering of wigwams has sprung up, each “fort” built of sticks loosely held together with vines.

“We don’t need every moment to be a structured lesson from us,” Furman explained, watching the kids dig into trunks softened by time into woody mash.

The forest “construction” area has a Rock Shop and a Cafe. One small hut is called the Bear Den. New tunnels in the undergrowth are discovered each week and eventually the students will map the earthy creations with early orienteering skills, Furman said.

Inherent lessons from nature itself add depth to self-regulation, perseverance, selfreliance and bring calming and stress-reducing overtures to school time, Furman said.

Keene Central School’s Outpost and Forest Fridays grew out of a conference LaVallee attended last year at Shelburne Museum with Keene’s third grade teacher Patty Hulburt and Megan Wellford, who teaches sixth grade.

The project was funded through a successful grant Wellford submitted to the High Peaks Educational Foundation.

In her proposal, Wellford pointed to the vast scope of programming that can evolve through learning outside.

“We expect this innovative approach to inquiry, science, and outdoor education should foster both deep understanding of the complexities of the natural world and student collaboration, communication, creativity and social skills,” Wellford said in her grant.

The teachers all credit Keene’s school administration who have stood behind the project 110 percent.

“They have complete trust in this,” LaVallee said.

Keene K-8 Principal Holly LaBombardHull said she loves it when students race full throttle to show her what they did in the Outpost that day.

“We value getting kids involved in inquiry based, child-initiated learning in nature,” LaBombard-Hull said.

“We have seen many benefits already: increased self-confidence being one. Some

teachers have noticed an increase of student productivity in the classroom as well. The beautiful, natural setting of our surroundings is a huge part of what makes KCS what it is.

Why wouldn’t we take advantage of this?”

For Furman, the treasure extends beyond

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the growing collection of sticks, wet bark and found objects.

“This is a public school program that is available for every child,” she said.

“And every child stays engaged for the entire time they are out here.”

Keene Central School First Graders poke around the hole they decided to dig as a start to finding the Earth’s crust. It has since filled with water tumbled in from the nearby cattail pond.

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

Obviously, charitable giving means different things to different people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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County officials deserve praise for budget work

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ounty budgets have been filed across the North Country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In 2004, the tax rate was $3.91.

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

And there was largely no pain to the taxpayers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Many hands make for small tasks, so if you are capable of contributing any amount, maintaining your level from prior years, increasing the amount of your gift, or maybe you’ve never given before -we need you now.

Please ask your employer about payroll deduction or you may make your

donations directly to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., 45 Tom Miller Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or by calling the office at 563-0028.

Thank you for the support and consideration you may give to this request.

Beth Barnes Plattsburgh

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

Our first annual Memorial Tree Lighting was a great success.

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

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

It was an inspirational night!

Catherine Sprague Moriah Chamber of Commerce President

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don Austin Greensboro, NC

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our communities were thriving and enrollment was high.

Merging was not needed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arin Burdo Elizabethtown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe DeMarco Jay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lance Lawrence, Gene Gilbert Au Sable Forks

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

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

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

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

Thank you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Tinker Plattsburgh

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

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

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

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

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

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

John Uhlig Willsboro

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SSNY is designated as upon whom process may claim to have an in- and unknown to plaintiff, Mortgage to secure the A COPY OF THE AN- 12946. General Purpose.

November 29, 2016 agent of the LLC upon terest in, or general or Linda M. Wolf sum of $300,240.00 and SWER ON THE ATTOR- VN-12/03-01/07/2016the persons or parties against it may be served. whom process against it SSNY shall mail a copy specific lien upon the Fire District Secretary intended being the ten- interest, recorded on NEY FOR THE PLAIN- 6TC-137544 may be served. SSNY of any process to the real property described VN-12/10/2016-1TCants, occupants, per- March 8, 2007, at Liber TIFF (MORTGAGE COMshall mail a copy of any LLC at 6 Lilly Lane, 138052 in this action; such un- sons or corporations, if 1693 Page 50, of the PANY) AND FILING THE process to the LLC at: Willsboro, NY 12996. known persons being Public Records of ES- ANSWER WITH THE any, having or claiming NOTICE OF FORMATION PO Box 839, Keene Val- Douglas R. Ferris, P.E. herein generally de- an interest in or lien SEX County, New York, COURT. Dated: July 12, ley NY 12943. Purpose: President OF RL Weber, LLC. Arts. scribed and intended to upon the premises, de- covering premises 2016 RAS BORISKIN, To engage in any lawful of Org. filed with Secy. be included in the fol- scribed in the complaint, known as 138 HURLEY LLC Attorney for Plaintiff VN-12/3-1/7/2017-6TCact or activity for which of State of NY (SSNY) lowing designation, Defendants.

To the AVENUE LAKE PLACID, BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA 137145 limited liability compaon 10/28/16. Office lo- namely: the wife, widow, above named Defen- NY 12946. The relief III, ESQ. 900 Merchants nies may be formed in- NOTICE ALL PERSONS cation: Essex County. husband, widower, heirs dants YOU ARE HERE- sought in the within ac- Concourse, Suite 106 EXCEPT CURRENT at law, next of kin, de- BY SUMMONED to an- tion is a final judgment SSNY designated as cluding with or without Westbury, NY 11590 limitation, management NYCO EMPLOYEES ARE agent of LLC upon scendants, executors, swer the complaint in directing the sale of the 516-280-7675 of real estate holdings, WARNED Against Hunt- whom process against it administrators, de- this action and to serve VN-12/10-12/31/2016premises described and engaging in any and ing, Fishing, Trapping, may be served. SSNY visees, legatees, credi- a copy of your answer, above to satisfy the debt 4TC-138035 or Trespassing for Any all activities necessary shall mail process to: tors, trustees, commit- or, if the complaint is secured by the Mortgage on Lands or incidental to the fore- purpose 1149 NYS Rte. 86, Ray tees, lienors, and as- not served with this described above. ESSEX Owned by NYCO Miner- Brook, NY 12977. Pur- signees of such de- summons, to serve a County is designated as going. als Inc. Such Lands are pose: any lawful activi- ceased, any and all per- notice of appearance on the place of trial because VN-12/03-01/07/2016Situate in the Towns of sons deriving interest in the Plaintiff's Attorney 6TC-137543 ties. the real property affectLewis and Willsboro. Vi- VN-11/19-12/24/2016or lien upon, or title to within 20 days after the ed by this action is loolators are subject to said real property by, service of this sum- cated in said county.

6TC-136262 Prosecution under all through or under them, mons, exclusive of the NOTICE YOU ARE IN Applicable New York or either of them, and day of service (or within DANGER OF LOSING Criminal and Civil Laws. their respective wives, 30 days after the service YOUR HOME If you do Date: 1st October 2016 widows, husbands, wid- is complete if this sum- not respond to this sumby: NYCO MINERALS, owers, heirs at law, next mons is not personally mons and complaint by INC. 124 Mountain View of kin, descendants, ex- delivered to you within serving a copy of the anDrive Willsboro, NY ecutors, administrators, the State of New York) swer on the attorney for 12996 devisees, legatees, cred- in the event the United the mortgage company VN 10/1-12/10/16-11TCitors, trustees, commit- States of America is who filed this foreclo131751 tees, lienors and as- made a party defendant, sure proceeding against signs, all of whom and the time to answer for you and filing the anwhose names, except as the said United States of swer with the court, a stated, are unknown to America shall not expire default judgment may be plaintiff; SECRETARY OF until (60) days after ser- entered and you can HOUSING AND URBAN vice of the Summons; lose your home. Speak DEVELOPMENT; NEW and in case of your fail- to an attorney or go to YORK STATE DEPART- ure to appear or answer, the court where your MENT OF TAXATION judgment will be taken case is pending for furAND FINANCE; UNITED against you by default ther information on how STATES OF AMERICA; for the relief demanded to answer the summons JOSEPH A. PROVON- in the complaint. NO- and protect your properCHA, IN HIS CAPACITY TICE OF NATURE OF AC- ty. Sending a payment to AS ESSEX COUNTY TION AND RELIEF the mortgage company CLERK, "JOHN DOE #1" SOUGHT THE OBJECT will not stop the foreclothrough "JOHN DOE of the above caption ac- sure action. YOU MUST #12," the last twelve tion is to foreclose a RESPOND BY SERVING names being fictitious Mortgage to secure the A COPY OF THE ANand unknown to plaintiff, sum of $300,240.00 and SWER ON THE ATTORthe persons or parties interest, recorded on NEY FOR THE PLAINintended being the ten- March 8, 2007, at Liber TIFF (MORTGAGE COMants, occupants, per- 1693 Page 50, of the PANY) AND FILING THE sons or corporations, if Public Records of ES- ANSWER WITH THE any, having or claiming SEX County, New York, COURT. Dated: July 12, an interest in or lien 2016 RAS BORISKIN, covering premises upon the premises, de- known as 138 HURLEY LLC Attorney for Plaintiff scribed in the complaint, AVENUE LAKE PLACID, BY: JOSEPH J. KARLYA Defendants.

To the NY 12946. The relief III, ESQ. 900 Merchants above named Defen- sought in the within ac- Concourse, Suite 106 dants YOU ARE HERE- tion is a final judgment Westbury, NY 11590

BY SUMMONED to an- directing the sale of the 516-280-7675 swer the complaint in premises described VN-12/10-12/31/2016this action and to serve above to satisfy the debt 4TC-138035 a copy of your answer, secured by the Mortgage or, if the complaint is described above. ESSEX not served with this County is designated as summons, to serve a the place of trial because notice of appearance on the real property affectthe Plaintiff's Attorney ed by this action is lowithin 20 days after the cated in said county. service of this sum- NOTICE YOU ARE IN mons, exclusive of the DANGER OF LOSING day of service (or within YOUR HOME If you do 30 days after the service not respond to this sumis complete if this sum- mons and complaint by mons is not personally serving a copy of the andelivered to you within swer on the attorney for the State of New York) the mortgage company in the event the United who filed this forecloStates of America is sure proceeding against made a party defendant, you and filing the anthe time to answer for swer with the court, a the said United States of default judgment may be America shall not expire entered and you can until (60) days after ser- lose your home. Speak vice of the Summons; to an attorney or go to and in case of your fail- the court where your ure to appear or answer, case is pending for furjudgment will be taken ther information on how against you by default to answer the summons

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SaranacÊ LakeÊ RedÊ Storm

Red Storm captain JB Chapin. Photos from the Casey McHugh Memorial Tournament are available at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

VeteranÊ playersÊ toÊ leadÊ RedÊ StormÊ boyÕ sÊ hockeyÊ team

SARANAC LAKE — The Red Storm varsity boy’s hockey team will have experience throughout the lineup as they take to the ice for the 2016-17 CVAC season.

“We bring in some upperclassman who have been around the league for a while and understand what it takes to win in a very competitive league,” head coach Will Ellsworth said.

“Our out-of-league schedule will help us define who we are in the playoff stretch. Our strengths this year is our overall numbers and depth.”

Ellsworth said the team has been working hard in practice and numerous players are competing for spots on different lines.

“JB Chapin and Drew Sturgeon are two of our returning captains from last year and will be impact players,” he said.

“We lost a three-year starter in goal (Justin Farmer) and our two goalies, both sophomores, have seen limited playing time last year.”

Brittany Shumway is one of six seniors who will help to anchor the Lady Red Storm hockey team this season.

Anderson Gray will trade in his turf shoes for indoor sneakers as he and the rest of the Saranac Lake indoor track and field team take to the floor for the first time in five years.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

RedÊ StormÊ returnÊ toÊ indoorÊ trackÊ competition

SARANAC LAKE — For the past five years, the Saranac Lake varsity indoor track and field program has been dormant.

However, the Red Storm will return to the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse this winter as they compete in the CVAC regular season.

“There is plenty of excitement on the team,” said coach Peter Frenette said. “We have a mixture of track veterans and newcomers to the sport. Our goal is work hard, Improve and be competitive in all meets. “We have a good mixture of talented sprinters and distance runners to help us achieve this goal.”

No.

Player

Position

Gr.

1

Jayden Gladd

Goalie

10

2 3

Rhett Darrah Alex Dukette

Forward Forward

8 10

5 6

Casey Sturgeon Quin Peer

Defense Defense

11 10

7

Connor Gibbs

Forward

12

8

Ryan Savage

Forward

11

10

Kyler Darrah

Forward

12

11

Ben Casagrain

Forward

11

12

Drew Sturgeon (C)

Forward

12

14

Austen Reyell

Forward

10

Roster

15

Matt Kratts

Forward

11

Keira Walker

Grace Clark

18

J.B. Chapin (C)

Defense

12

Jada Meadows

Randi Rondeau

19

Camden Reiley

Forward

9

Molly Bell

Anderson Gray

20

Ben Munn

Defense

9

Jackson Carlisto

Griffin Molloy

21

Heaton McCormick

Forward

10

Ben Goff

Tyler Martin

22

Connor O’Brien

Defense

11

Adam Hesseltine

Coby Burch

23

Brett Dawson

Forward

11

Kellie Claremont

Frannie Newman

24

Dylan Amell

Forward

9

Edina Cecunjanin

Madison Grimone

25

Stephen Huyck

Forward

10

Hailey Cornell

Isaiah Buckley

29

Robert Stephenson

Forward

10

Micah McCully

Iris Gilinski

30

Bruno Freeman

Goalie

10

Ellen Goralski

Devon Kidd,

Photo by Jill Lobdell

LadyÊ RedÊ StormÊ lookÊ toÊ seniorÊ leadershipÊ onÊ theÊ ice

SARANAC LAKE — In order to be competitive in the regular season, the Lady Red Storm hockey team is working hard on coming together as a team.

“As a team we return a good core of players,” said coach Mark Farmer. “Pre-season installs have gone smoothly. Teamwork and effort are the key focus at this time. We look to be competitive and improve our play as the season progresses.”

The team will be led by a core of returning players and upperclassmen, including Hannah Latour, Kendra Martin, Morgan Farmer, Makayla Schmidt, Brittany Shumway and Lindsay Reeve.

Roster No.

Player

Grade

1

Whitney Battistoni

8

G

2

Alex Hill

11

D

3

Tailor Whitson

7

F

4

Morgan Farmer

12

F

5

Jillian Duffy

10

F

6

Lea Hill

10

F

8

Kendra Martin

12

F

9

Hannah Latour

12

F

10

Madelyn Gay

9

F

11

Madison Grimone

11

D

12

Emily Muncil

Pos.

9

F

13

Brittany Shumway

12

D

15

Katelyn Gay

9

F

16

Makayla Schmidt

12

F

17

Meagan OBrien

9

D

18

Sydney Andronica

9

F

20

Sydney Dann

7

F

23

Annabelle Bombard-Schmidt

9

F

30

Lindsey Reeve

12

G

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LakeÊ PlacidÊ BlueÊ Bombers WhileÊ LadyÊ BombersÊ areÊ young,Ê theyÊ knowÊ theÊ game LAKE PLACID — The Lady Blue Bomber basketball team did lose players due to graduation, but will have a team that blends youth and experience at the varsity level.

“We have a young team but all have had varsity experience to some degree,” said coach Jeff Potter. “Our goal is to work hard on the fundamentals and improve as a team every time we step on the court.”

Paige Megliore and Isabella Reid return as the two seniors on the team, which also boasts a core of experienced juniors in Frankie Hathaway, Kaleigh McKillip, Laurel Miller, Camille Craig and Graci Daby.

Sophomore Lindsey Rath rounds out the roster, while Potter added sophomore Meghan Byrne and freshman Sam Jubin are also expected to see playing time as JV call-ups.

Roster Player

Pos.

Grade

Paige Megliore

F

12

Isabella Reid

F

12

Frankie Hathaway

F

11

Kaleigh McKillip

F

11

Laurel Miller

G/F

11

Camille Craig

G

11

Graci Daby

G

11

Lindsey Rath

G/F

10

Lake Placid senior goalie Kamm Cassidy stops a shot against Burnt Hills during the Casey McHugh Memorial Tournament in Saranac Lake as part of pre-season hockey play. The Bombers are hoping to return to the NYSPHSAA Division II final four for the third straight year in 2017. Photos from the Casey McHugh Memorial Tournament are available at mycapture.suncommunitynews.com.

Photo by Keith Lobdell

ThreeÊ timesÊ aÊ charmÊ forÊ BlueÊ BombersÊ hockey?

LAKE PLACID — For the past two years, the Blue Bombers boy’s varsity hockey program has made their way to Utica or Rochester as a participant in the NYSPHSAA Final Four.

This year, head coach Butch Martin knows the team is going to have to work hard to return for a third straight year.

“We have a lot to work for,” he said. “We are the defending CVAC champs and are returning 12 players from last year’s team. But, we did lose CVAC MVP Chris Williams and other key players.”

One of many players to return to the roster is Kamm Cassidy, who headlines an experienced senior class in the net.

“We will be led by Kamm, who was the second team allstate goalie last season,” Martin said. “Our sophomores will have to step up ad play like juniors, and we expect a couple freshmen to contribute.”

Martin said the key will be getting through a tough CVAC regular season schedule in a position to make noise in sectionals and beyond.

“Our league should be pretty balanced, so each game will be a good battle,” he said.

Boys Basketball

Roster No.

Player

Grade

Pos.

1

Joey Jamison

10

G

2

Tyler Hinckley

9

F

3

Hunter Wilmont

9

F

4

Bauer Ward

8

F

8

Patrick VanNess

9

F

9

Bjorn Kroes

11

F

10

Hayden Plank

10

F/D

11

Cooper Homes

10

F

13

Jarrett Hathaway

10

D

14

Hunter Spotts

10

F/D

17

Dustin Patterson

9

F

18

Evan Damp

12

F/D

19

Ryan Kane

12

F

20

Cole Jacques

10

D

21

Bryce Paries

11

F

23

Kevin Geesler

12

D

25

Sean Moore

12

F

33

Kamm Cassidy

12

G

37

Anders Stanton

8

G

Junior Graci Daby returns to the Lady Blue Bombers lineup this season.

Photo by Jill Lobdell

Friday, Jan. 20... vs Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4..vs Winter Carnival, 12 p.m. or 2 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27... vs Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7... vs Beekmantown

Wednesday, Dec. 14... vs Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3... vs Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10... vs Saranac

Wednesday, Dec. 21... vs Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8... vs Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14... vs Northeastern Clinton

Wednesday, Jan. 4...at Westport, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10... vs Griffins, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17... at Plattsburgh High

Friday, Jan. 6...at Chazy, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15... at Chazy, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11...vs Keene, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17...at Elizabethtown-Lewis, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19... at Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27... vs Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3... vs Minerva/Newcomb, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7... at Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9... vs Westport, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14... vs Chazy, 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Boy’s Hockey Wednesday, Dec.. 14...at Northeastern Clinton Friday, Dec.. 16...at Ogdensburg, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec.. 20...vs Middlebury, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec.. 22... at Beekmantown Wednesday, Dec.. 28...vs Milton, Memorial Sports Center, 3 p.m.

Thursday, Dec.. 29...vs Middlebury, Memorial Sports Center, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan.. 3... vs Plattsburgh High Friday, Jan.. 6...at Saranac Lake, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan.. 10...at Saranac

Tuesday, Dec. 13...at Seton Catholic, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan.. 17...at Beekmantown, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20...at Willsboro, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan.. 25...at Northeastern Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3...vs Griffins, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan.. 28...vs Hilton, 12 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5...vs Chazy, 5 p.m.

Sunday, Jan.. 29...vs Greece, 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10... at Keene, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1... at Saranac Lake

Friday, Jan. 13... at Indian Lake/Long Lake, 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...vs Saranac Lake,Winter Carnival, 8 p.m.

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LadyÊ RedÊ StormÊ mixÊ newcomers,Ê vets SARANAC LAKE — The Lady Red Storm basketball team hopes a core of talented newcomers can meld with the experience returning to the floor to make the 2016-17 season a successful one.

“We are working to improve and can be a possible spoiler at any time,” head coach Frank Johns said. “Returning veterans include Eliza Cowan, Katie Hunt, Kayleigh Merrill and Captains Andrea Boon and Jayda Buckley. We have added Juniors Roslyn McClatchie, Kailee McCormick and transfer Shania Lincoln We also have a promising Sophomore in Maggie Carpenter.”

The newcomers will work to fill in for graduate Amelina Cecunjanin, along with Iris

Glinski and Ann Collins, who did not return to the team.

Roster No.

Player

Grade

11

Andrea Boom

12

2

Jayda Buckley

11

3

Maggie Carpenter

10

10

Eliza Cowan

12

31

Katie Hunt

12

12

Shania Lincoln

11

14

Roslyn McClatchie

11

4

Kailee McCormick

11

13

Kayleigh Merrill

11

Sean Lincoln

ExperienceÊ keyÊ forÊ RedÊ StormÊ hoops SARANAC LAKE — The Red Storm varsity basketball team will be full of upperclassmen who have experience, whether at SLCS or elsewhere.

“It’s a strong group of veterans with a lot of varsity game experience,” head coach Dermott Morgan said. “We have six seniors and eight juniors who make u this year’s squad.

Captain Joe Viscardo is a three-year returning senior guard. Tyler Callahan and Jake Spadaro will also captain and are returning seniors. Juniors DJ Morgan and Jarrett Ash-

ton return after starting as sophmores on last years squad.”

Perhaps the biggest newcomer to the squad will be Sean Lincoln, a transfer from Willsboro who dominated in the paint for the Warriors in their run to the Class D finals.

“Sean Lincoln, Emmit Bevelaqua, Ward Walton and Alex Peary will all help at the foward position,” Morgan said. “Ben Salls, Peyton Thomas, Ethan Paye, Chris Peary and Emery Swanson help provide Saranac Lake with a deep talented group of guards.”

TupperÊ LakeÊ Lumberjacks Boys Basketball

Tuesday, Dec. 13...at Brushton-Moira Central, 7:15 p.m.

Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16...vs Madrid-Waddington Central, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec.. 5...vs St. Regis Falls Central, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19...at Norwood-Norfolk Central, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12...vs Brushton-Moira Central, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 27...vs Saranac Lake Athletics, 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 15...at Madrid-Waddington Central, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29...at Lake Placid Tourney, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19...vs Norwood-Norfolk Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30...at Lake Placid Tourney, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21...at St. Lawrence Central, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4...vs Salmon River Central, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28...vs TBA, 1 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6...vs Parishville-Hopkinton, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 30...at TBA, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10...at Colton-Pierrepont Central, 7:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3...at Chateaugay Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13...vs St. Regis Falls Central, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan.. 5...at Parishville-Hopkinton Central, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19...at Chateaugay Central, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9...vs Colton-Pierrepont Central 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27...vs Brushton-Moira Central, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12...at St. Regis Falls Central, 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30...at Saranac Lake Athletics, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16...vs Lake Placid, 2:45 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2...vs Norwood-Norfolk Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20...vs Chateaugay Central, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 6...at Parishville-Hopkinton Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27...at Brushton-Moira Central, 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9...vs Colton-Pierrepont Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20...at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27... at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4... at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10... at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31...at Madrid-Waddington Central. 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3...at Norwood-Norfolk Central , 7:15 p.m.

Indoor track and field

Tuesday, Feb. 7...vs Parishville-Hopkinton Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10...at Colton-Pierrepont Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 16...at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Girls Basketball

Friday, Jan. 6...at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur, Indian River, Malone, Massena, Norwood-Norfolk, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Potsdam) 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 6...at St. Regis Falls Central, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7...vs Chateaugay Central, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13...at Saint Lawrence University (Canton, Gouverneur,

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2016 CVAC All Star football team Offense QB

RB

WillÊ CoatsÊ

AlexÊ ArcherÊ

First team - SLCS

DaltonÊ McDonald

RB

First team - BCS

Receiver

JustynÊ GrangerÊ JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - Ti

First team - SLCS

Receiver

Receiver

KobeÊ ParrowÊ

EvanÊ Palmer

First team - AVCS

First team - PCS

Second team - AVCS

Second team - BCS

RyanÊ Criss

JarrettÊ Ashton

BrandonÊ Snow

JasonÊ Moore Second team - PHS

Second team - Moriah

Line

Line

Line

Line

Line

Kicker

Adam Griffith

DakotaÊ ArquetteÊ

SeanÊ LincolnÊ

NateÊ Hanley

NickÊ Bushey

LeviÊ Trumbul

First team - BCS

Second team - AVCS

Lineman

Second team - SLCS

First team - PCS

Second team - PCS

Lineman

First team - SLCS

Second team - PHS

Second team - AVCS

KarlÊ TeRieleÊ CalebÊ MunsonÊ

Defense Lineman

First team - Ti

First team - Ti

JacobÊ LeDuc

DavidÊ Sullivan

Second team - SCS

Second team - SLCS

RyanÊ Flack

ChrisÊ WawrzynskiÊ First team - BCS

LukeÊ Carpenter Second team - PCS

Linebacker • First team player pictured unless otherwise indicated

Lineman

Linebacker

DakotaÊ Arquette First team - PCS

NickÊ BusheyÊ First team - PCS

DylanÊ Clay

Adam Griffith

MikeÊ HayesÊ

First team - BCS

First team - PCS

SamÊ DuShaneÊ RobbieÊ FinleyÊ First team - Ti

First team - BCS

Second team - SCS

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

TristinÊ Turner

SeanÊ Lincoln

KobeÊ Parrow

JarrettÊ Ashton

Linebacker

Linebacker

Back

Back

Back

Second team - SLCS

Second team - AVCS

DaltonÊ Haney

Second team - PHS - PICTURED

Punter

Second team - SLCS

MitchÊ Senecal First team - PHS

BradyÊ Pennington First team - PHS

HaydenÊ Scuderi Second team - Ti

JevynÊ GrangerÊ AlexÊ ArcherÊ First team - Ti

DrewÊ Sturgeon Second team - SLCS

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

Lineman of the year: Karl TeRiele (TCS)

Defensive Player of the year: Dakota Arquette (PCS)

Coach of the year: Scott Nephew (TCS)

First team - BCS

DylanÊ Trombley

Second team - Moriah - PICTURED

BrandonÊ HammondÊ First team - Moriah

EvanÊ Palmer Second team - PCS

JoeÊ ViscardoÊ First team - SLCS

Griffin Hughes Second team - Ti

Returner

EvanÊ Graney

Second team - Ti - PICTURED

Honorable Mentions

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

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

RyanÊ CrissÊ First team - BCS

JohnÊ Gallo

Second team - PCS

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

PUBLIC MEETINGS

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

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

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

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

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

ELIZABETHTOWN - December 13.

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

Contact janiceorlowski@gmail.com for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAND FOR SALE Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote.

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

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

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

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

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

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES KAWASAKI Z1-900 (1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000 (19761982), Z1R, KZ 1000MK2 (1979,80), W1-650, H1-500 (1969-72), H2-750 (1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI-GS400, GT380, HONDA-CB750K (1969-1976), CBX1000 (1979,80) CASH!! 1800-772-1142 1-310-721-0726 usa@classicrunners.com FARM EQUIPMENT 2004 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR model#HX10229, very good condition, comes with Front Loader, Tiller, Back Hoe & Brush Hog. Asking $22,500 Negotiable. Call 518236-6062.

2015 KUBOTA TRACTOR BX25D, 23hp, 4x4 backhoe w/claw, never used, Canopy top, mint condition, 40 hrs. $15,000. Call 613-8850198 or 516-967-5260 ACCESSORIES

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J&J Auto Repair 9409 State Route 9 Chazy, NY 518-846-3110 HELP WANTED DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH CHILDREN? If so, Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. has many opportunities for you.

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REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY & REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIED RATES REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY $25 PER WEEK INCLUDES B&W PHOTO, HEADING, PRICE, LOCATION, MLS#, 3 LINE DESCRIPTION, CONTACT INFO (2 LINES) ADD'L LINES: $2 EA. FEATURED PROPERTY BLOCK (in weekly rotation w/participants) REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS $25 PER MONTH INCLUDES HEADING, LOGO, CONTACT INFO (2 LINES) (Real Estate Classifieds will appear on the same page beneath the directory.)

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS WILL BE 4PM ON THURSDAYS!

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SOLAR SALES NEEDED Apex Solar Power is opening a new office in Keene and we're looking to fill two full time sales positions. Responsibilities include: - Manage customer inquiries in our North Country Territory - Develop and present Solar Energy Proposals for prospective customers - Maintain the company brand and image in daily interactions with customers - Close 1 project per calendar week - Participate in provided training on how to consult & sell the Apex Solar Energy System - Communicate clearly with customers in order to facilitate a positive customer experience in going solar!

Qualifications - Minimum 1 year of year outside sales experience required - A drive to succeed with a positive attitude, high energy and a can do mentality - Customer experience oriented and enjoys being helpful to others - Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the operation - Access to reliable transportation - Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and a willingness to travel, as needed.

- Compensation: Salary + Commission DOE Please email resumes to: Taylor Kimbrell tkimbrell@apexsolarpower.com CAREER TRAINING 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888734-6714 drive4stevens.com AIRLINE CAREERS start here. Get trained as FAA Certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information, 866-296-7093.

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

MOTORCYCLES

Snow Removal Help Wanted for private, home driveway in Peru, NY. 518-643-7900

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC, Glacial White Pearl Paint, 8550 miles, never seen rain, stage 1 carb & pipes, has ISO handlebar Grips, clean title. Includes: Cover, battery tender, shop manual, original carb, his & hers Gore Tech Riding jackets and helmets also available.

Asking $10,500 obo. No Dreamers, No test drives without cash in hand. Text or call after 5pm.

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THE VILLAGE OF DANNEMORA will be accepting applications for a Motor Equipment Operator I until December 14. Applicants must have a CDL license and 1 yr. Experience in the operation of trucks and other construction or maintenance equipment. Salary commensurate with experience. Applications may be obtained at the Village Office, 40 Emmons Street, Dannemora.

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HOTELS FOR HEROES - to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org HOTELS FOR HEROES to find out more about how you can help our service members, veterans and their families in their time of need, visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org Lung Cancer? And 60+ Years Old? If So, You And Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 877-648-6308 To Learn More. No Risk. No Money Out Of Pocket.

CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2000 and Newer. Nations Top Car Buyer! Free Towing From Anywhere! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960.

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BBB A+ rating, serving NYS over 40 years. Senior Citizen & Veteran Discount. All major credit cards accepted. Call Rich @ 1-866-272-7533.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work?

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