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A rash of violence

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Market Street Brass to perform in Keene Valley

Essex Center cited for violations New protocols in place to safeguard against elopement, wandering residents By Pete DeMola

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ELIZABETHTOWN — A local nursing home says they’ve switched administrators and have reviewed all protocols and procedures since they were reprimanded by the state for serious violations that put residents in “immediate jeopardy.” The violations at the Essex Center for Rehabilitation and

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Healthcare, which were noted in August during a site visit, State inspectors returned one month later and concurred. were for having an ineffective resident elopement system, All violations have since been corrected, said McCartin. The housing residents with inaccurate risk assessments and not next round of inspections should be favorable, he said. having a quality assurance committee oversee such a system. Those results are expected imminently. The center was also dinged for failing to provide proper Inspections at the facility have revealed a mixed bag. safeguards against wandering. Citations from November 2011 through Oct. 31 of this year Thomas McCartin, a spokesman for the facility, stressed have determined life safety code citations at Essex Center are that no elopement took place. below the state average. “It was the state’s judgement however, that there was a poStandard health citations are slightly above average, while tential risk,” said McCartin. “That risk was addressed and mit>> Story Continued | pg. 11 igated immediately.”

Empire State Games schedule announced

For one local firefighter, carrying on the town’s Christmas light legacy is a solemn calling

AU SABLE FORKS — He remembers it like it was yesterday: The 1954 fire truck made its way down Main Street. Upon rolling to a stop, four guys from the Au Sable Forks Fire Department leapt Pete off, positioned a wooden ladder under the DeMola Editor utility poles and ascended skywards. The crew then decked the town in boughs of garland and lights, connecting the strands from the poles to the elm trees across the street. Down below, men supported the lights with poles until they were firmly attached. The result was a downtown cast in a warm glow. That was in 1968. Nearly 50 years later, while the elms are long gone, Kevin Zaumetzer is still overjoyed by the lights and imbued with a strong dose of Christmas spirit. The firefighter is the inheritor of a tradition that started back in 1932 when a group of merchants on the Jay side of

1,700 athletes expected to compete in amateur athletic competition Since 1982, the Au Sable Forks Fire Department’s Kevin Zaumetzer has spearheaded the installation of Christmas lights in downtown Au Sable Forks. For Zaumetzer, the undertaking is the continuance of a long holiday tradition in the community. This year’s installment boasts 15 strands of overhead lights paired with numerous pole decorations. “Christmas is everything,” he said. Photo by Pete DeMola

the Ausable River worked with the Associated Gas & Electric Company to hang 15 strands of lights on Main Street, from the bridge up to Holy Name Church. “They used to call them pig tails,” said Zaumetzer of the large 25 watt bulbs bunched together on custom-made strands. After a long apprenticeship, the torch was passed to Zaumetzer in 1982. For the Jay resident, decorating is a year-long endeavor. Preparation starts in January, with plans coalescing around a >> Story Continued | pg. 11

MALONE — Event organizers met at Titus Mountain in Malone last week to unveil plans that have been in discussion for several years and marks a significant turning point in what is already the largest community-supported collection of athletic games in the nation. The 2016 Empire State Winter Games is set for Feb. 4-7 in the Adirondack region. The ESWG Organizing Committee is anticipating some 1,700 athletes in 23 sports, including many adaptive athletes. An Opening Ceremony is planned for Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, highlighted by a Parade of Athletes. It will be preceded by a torch run. The 2016 edition of the annual event dates back to 1981. It will offer the classic and traditional winter events in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Tupper Lake and Paul Smiths Adirondack region. Before numerous local and regional officials as well as sportsmen, sportswomen and Titus Mountain owners, ESWG representatives also brought forth newly created contemporary >> Story Continued | pg. 10

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Champlain National Bank collecting toys for children in need LAKE PLACID — Champlain National Bank is collecting toys for children in need at its Essex County branches this holiday season. Any toys collected will be donated to support

ACAP’s Holidays Are for Sharing, a program that gives donated toys to children at Christmas, who might not receive any gifts otherwise. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at

branches located in Crown Point, Elizabethtown, Keene, Lake Placid, Westport and Willsboro. Each branch has a large donation box located in the lobby for collecting the toys, which will be accepted until Dec. 18. In addition to collecting toys for ACAP, and in partnership with the Westport School District, we are also collecting gifts for students in need from the Westport community as part of an initiative we are calling: Project Wee Care. Anyone wishing to donate to a student in need from Westport would simply need to

stop by our Westport branch and select a tag off our Christmas tree listing a child’s gift wish for Christmas. These items would need to be wrapped and returned to the Westport branch by Dec. 16. “Our goal of both our toy collection initiatives is to try to make sure every child in Essex County has a gift to open on Christmas morning,” VP and Director of Marketing Jacqueline Hallock said. “We also feel it’s important to make sure any gifts we collect goes to benefit children living here.”

ALL SMILES: Grandparents Nina and Ray Matteau eat breakfast with their granddaughter Alyssa at a recent Grandparents’ Breakfast at Au Sable Forks Elementary School. As a No Excuses University, each classroom adopts a college. Alyssa’s class, Mr. Garrand’s second grade, adopted Geneseo, where the Matteaus happen to be alumni. Photo provided

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Viessmann World Cup announce winners American singles racers finish gold-silver for the first time in USA luge history LAKE PLACID — After seven top 10 results in last week’s Viessmann World Cup opener, the United States Luge Team jumpstarted its season Friday when Chris Mazdzer won his first career men’s singles race. Tucker West was right behind him for the silver medal. It’s the first time in USA Luge history that its’ singles racers finished gold-silver in a Viessmann World Cup event. Three American doubles teams swept the World Cup podium in Lillehammer, Norway in December 1996. Aidan Kelly of West Islip, took eighth for his second best Viessmann World Cup finish. Taylor Morris of South Jordan, Utah wound up 11th. Three U.S. doubles teams were led by Justin Krewson and Andrew Sherk in sixth place. Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman were seventh, victimized by a problem with the pull strap in the start of the first run. Jake Hyrns with Anthony Espinosa finished 11th. “This feels awesome to do it on your home track,” said Mazdzer, of Saranac Lake, who also captured a gold medal last season in the one-heat World Cup sprint event. “The track sped up for the race runs. All the training we had here at the beginning of the year, the thousands of runs we’ve taken. It finally paid off by having that experience and making it down both runs.” West, of Ridgefield, Conn., captured this race last December wearing the same bib number 18, and has been part of what’s now become a potent 1-2 combination. “This is my home track. We’ve always been pretty fast here,” said West. “Chris and I both showed up. There were a few hiccups on the run, but overall I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I’m super excited about where we ended up with two Americans on the podium. That’s huge for America.” At the intermission, the Union College student sat in third place, trailing first run leader Felix Loch of Germany, with Mazdzer in be-

tween. Just 0.18 of a second separated the top five sleds. Both U.S. athletes delivered fast second heats, with Mazdzer in the lead, followed by his teammate. They forced Loch, the double Olympic champion and the final athlete of the day, to race clean to the finish. Loch, the 2009 World Champion on this track, was also trying to wipe away the residue of last Sunday’s disqualification, the result of an overweight sled as he held the midway lead. After spending a week here last month getting extra time on Lake Placid’s serpentine track, Loch was on the verge of delivering on his 0.12 of a second advantage. But this track mandates complete focus to the end, and Loch did not execute the curve 15-16 section known as the Chicane, a slight change of direction in an otherwise straight section of the Mount Van Hoevenberg track. Loch hit the right wall, the contact nearly sending him sideways and dropping him to sixth place, same as a year ago. Mazdzer’s reaction as he stood in the leader’s box was one of disbelief, as the realization set in that he was a Viessmann World Cup singles race winner. “I was kind of shocked. He’s been so solid,” said the two-time Olympian of Loch. “The problem here is it’s not over until the very end and that Chicane can bite you. When he hit the wall, he hit it really hard. So I knew he lost enough time for me to win. You never want to see people do that, but on your home track you want to win so badly.” “This is where you train. This is where you live four to five months out of the year, at this facility. And to have it finally pay off is just incredible.” As he continued speaking to the media, Mazdzer was handed his second prize - the bib of the overall World Cup leader. “Wow. They handed me the World Cup leader bib. I’m the World Cup leader,” he exclaimed. “First time in my career.” Given the issues Loch, the defending World Cup overall

The Westport and Wadhams Fire companies escorted Santa and Mrs. Claus through the town of Wadhams and Westport to the Westport Library where the Clause’s lit the Town Christmas Tree. Picture includes members of both squads, Ella Lobdell, Grace Reynolds, Zachary Kurth, Mason and Aubrey Sherman.

Pictured are, left to right, Krewson, Sherk, Mazdzer and Hamlin

champion, has had over the first two weeks of the season and the lost World Cup points therein, the chase for the crystal may be more competitive this season. Mazdzer’s runs of 51.400 and 51.408 seconds totaled 1 minute, 42.808 seconds. West’s silver medal clocking was 1:42.841. The bronze medal went to Austrian Wolfgang Kindl in 1:42.848. The resident of Vill won the 2008 Junior World Championship in Lake Placid, raced to a World Cup silver medal here a year ago, and a bronze medal a week ago on his home track. The doubles race went to Germans Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken for the second straight week. They mastered the Olympic Sports Complex track with a pair of heats that accrued 1:27.583 (43.781-43.802), and are now the early season World Cup overall leaders. Sochi Olympic champions Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt were just 0.01 behind at the break, but the second half of their final heat was ragged at best, and they fell back to eighth. The 19 year old Krewson, of Eastport, N.Y. and his 23 year old teammate, Sherk, of Fort Washington, Pa., have been the surprise doubles team of the young season. Prior to Saturday, the twosome has won gold and bronze medals in Nations Cup qualifying. This was just the third World Cup start for Krewson, only two of them with Sherk in their debut season. They were timed in 1:28.502. “I have always had a problem with the upper part of this track in the Devil’s Highway,”

said Krewson. “There’s a lot of time up there. It’s a flatter part of the track and you really have to be precise with your lines. “We’re working really great as a team. That’s 90 percent of the game, having a really good teammate to work with.” Surprisingly for a unit so new and young, their starts have been an impressive part of their sliding. “The reason we have good starts is that we’re both really explosive,” added Sherk. “Justin has long arms so he can get a lot more contact with the ice, which helps a lot. Now it’s all about consistency. That can make or break a team. Once we dial down the consistency it’ll be great.” Mortensen of Huntington Station, N.Y. and Terdiman of Berwick, Pa. took seventh in 1:28.532. They took comfort in their fourth best time in the final run, and could have potentially posted a top five result without the opening run equipment issue. Peter Penz and Georg Fischler grabbed the silver medal in 1:27.965. The Latvian Sics brothers, Andris and Juris, winners of three Olympic medals including the team relay, slid to the bronze in 1:28.107. Race action in Lake Placid concludes with the women’s singles race commencing at 10:40 AM ET, followed by the Viessmann team relay presented by BMW at 2 PM ET. The races will be live streamed by the FIL via the USA Luge web portal at usaluge.org. NBC Sports Network will air these competitions Thursday, Dec. 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. ET. For more information on the Fastest Sport on Ice®, log on to usaluge.org.

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e can talk all we want about how to best address these repeated mass killing events, but our leaders continue to miss the most important step. You do not build a house or construct a child’s Christmas toy in one simple step. You start at the base and work your way to the finish. It requires different tools and skills to address each unique aspect. It also requires patience and the recognition of time while paying close attention to the directions. These soft target killing sprees must stop and our leaders repeatedly make the same mistake every single time by using them to promote their political agendas and vow to put “our” arms around an issue that is just too big to address with only one approach. Ask yourself, what have any of our leaders done to address these issues in the last 25 years, except talk and blame the other party for their failure for not building bi-partisan consensus on the other side� First and foremost we need to keep dangerous people away from destructive weapons of all types. We know that potential weapons today include not just guns but knives, cars, planes, explosives, poisons, gases, alcohol & drugs, unstable people, and in some cases even religion. We know most of those items by themselves are valuable everyday items in our lives but when mixed incorrectly or used by misdirected individuals they can and have become deadly. You can not address all those items and the many more I’ve neglects to include with one approach. It requires us to divide the issues and address each individually, the same way you construct a home, build a shelving unit or put together a child’s toy…. One focused step at a time. I learned a long time ago when taking over troubled businesses; you do your best to set priorities and try to fix one thing each day. After many days you’ve made headway. After many months you are on your way to solving problems. After many years your efforts begin to pay dividends. Unfortunately, there will always be more problems to solve and in order to keep the dividends flowing, the same process must continually be applied to the new problems that will undoubtedly arise in the future.

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ike everyone else, we’re struggling to understand this rash of violence at home and abroad. The nature of these attacks is hard to stomach and it’s difficult to understand what’s driving them. We’re unsettled and saddened by not only this jarring violence, but also feel as if we’ve entered an uncertain new era as the dueling threads of terrorism and mass shootings have seemingly wound themselves together to form a new breed of unpleasantness. Not surprisingly, the rash of tragedies has led to a jittery public. There’s been no shortage of politicians seizing on this fear and capitalizing on the tragedies before all the facts are known. Both sides have been quick to assign blame, be it on the availability of guns or what some perceive to be lax national security policies. Muslim leaders across the United States are already reporting a new wave of xenophobic sentiment and hateful episodes not seen since the Sept. 11 attacks. The fear-mongering being spewed against Islam by several GOP presidential hopefuls, including Donald Trump and Ben Carson, has been particularly odious, including calls for a national registry and the closing of mosques. ISIS, who took responsibility for the Paris attacks, thrives on this knee-jerk reaction. This escalation of rhetoric plays into their hands and is used as a recruitment tool, attracting disaffected people like Tashfeen Malik, the San Bernardino perpetrator whom authorities believe was radicalized by the terrorist group. The combination of widespread access to guns and hate speech is a noxious combination. Shaming American Muslims and putting them on the defense is not the answer. But neither is sweeping gun control reform. With 300 million firearms circulating in the US, any policy seeking to restrict firearms from circulation will not work. In the wake of these shootings, more and more guns are being pumped into the country’s national bloodstream. It’s a weapons boomlet fueled by those seeking safety and as a possible bulwark against future legislation. The actions are amplified by officials like Paul Van Blarcum, the Ulster County Sheriff who sparked a firestorm last week when he urged licensed gun owners to carry their weapons in public. How about Europe� Haven’t they nipped mass shootings in the bud� While advocates point at Australia’s massive gun buyback program following a 1996 mass shooting as a success that helped curb gun homicide, the same program is unlikely to be successful here, owing to both our sacrosanct gun culture, our porous borders and our climate of entrenched political polarization. More sensible solutions, as others have pointed out, are universal background checks, longer waiting periods and banning sales of firearms to those on the country’s no fly lists. The American public agrees with these proposals. An October Gallup poll, which was taken shortly after a mass shooting left 9 dead at an Oregon college, determined 55 percent of Americans said they supported stricter gun control laws. In that same poll, 86 percent of Americans said they favored legislation that would require universal background checks for all gun purchases in the US, while a recent Quinnipiac poll found 77 percent of respondents were in favor of closing the so-called terror gap, the loophole that allows those on the fed-

eral government’s terrorist watch list to purchase firearms. That measure was defeated by the Senate GOP last week, and was one that President Obama took them to task for in his address on Sunday night. We agree with the president that lawmakers should immediately get to work on crafting policies that will protect the American public, but throwing legislation at the problem does little but appease the party faithful. At the same time, it should be made easier to flag the mentally ill. While we’re not calling for a McCarthy-type system of citizen surveillance and spying, it might not be a bad idea for all of us to be more alert of our surroundings and alert authorities of red flags as they pop up. Time and time again after these incidents, we’ve learned the perps have left a long trail of unheeded alarm bells prior to committing their heinous acts, but it goes unreported due to onerous privacy laws, cutbacks in mental health funding or other loopholes. To be clear, while we continue to have serious reservations about our state’s controversial gun control legislation, the SAFE Act provision giving judges the power to strip firearms from those found to be mentally unfit is a model that should be emulated nationwide. We cannot, however, get behind the calls from the far left to outright ban semi-automatic weapons like the ones used by the perpetrators in San Bernardino, Colorado Springs and in other massacre sites across the US. As we’ve seen here in New York, it would make otherwise law-abiding citizens criminals, while loopholes would undoubtedly arise that would circumvent the regulations. Criminals would still secure weapons, leaving the public increasingly at the mercy of law enforcement agencies for their protection, while their trustworthiness and credibility has also been called into question in a parallel national debate. We cannot entirely legislate our way out of what has become a national crisis, but failure to act is no longer an option. The Sun Community News Editorial Board is comprised of Dan Alexander, John Gereau, Pete DeMola and Keith Lobdell. We want to hear from you. What do you think of our new look? Drop us a line on our new Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter, to share your thoughts.

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To the Editor: Our community has experienced some tough times in the past few years. Many of your friends, neighbors and coworkers need help today that they didn’t need 2 or 3 years ago. The United Way campaign is one of the easiest ways to help give back to our community because 100 percent of the funds raised stay here in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties and directly support programs and services provided by our 42 partner agencies. I am passionate about this campaign because I have seen firsthand just where a large percentage of our community stands today-our neighbors are hurting. But our community has always demonstrated the willingness to volunteer and contribute to these 35 United Way agencies who serve more than 80,000 people every year-and that number continues to grow. Our campaign has an aggressive goal-to raise $725,000 this year. To achieve this year. To achieve this goal, we have to engage more members of our community. If you have not donated in the past, you are the one that can make a difference in the lives of your neighbors who need it most. Consider the few dollars you spend each week on coffee. We always have had wonderful people here in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties that truly care about their neighbors...and that is what really makes our community great. If you have a United Way campaign at your workplace, please support it and talk up the need and value to our community to your friends, family and coworkers. If you don’t have an employee campaign but would like to give to the United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., please call 5630028. You can also visit our website unitedwayadk.org, for more information on the 42 agencies served or to view our campaign video. Kathy Snow Plattsburgh

To the Editor: The Adirondack region has over 750 nonprofit organizations listed with New York’s Department of State. This group, as a whole, does a number of things daily that touch all of our lives. Some organizations are protecting our life-sustaining environment for the future; many others are helping our youth grow up to be strong, responsible, contributing members of our community; some deal with the horrors of domestic abuse of women and children; and several agencies help those near the end of their lives. In the small towns that make up most of the Adirondack region, the nonprofit sector is best represented by the people. When you give to a charity, an organization, or even an institution, what you’re really doing is supporting the people that make it tick. When you give to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society, you’re helping Lena Bombard and her dedicated staff and volunteers do what they do best: protect and help our furry friends. When you give to High Peaks Hospice, you help people like Heather Borachok and Michelle Rushby coordinate the best possible care for their patients. Your gift to the United Way of the Adirondack Region is stewarded by people like John Bernardi and Kathy Snow, who care deeply about lifting up the human services in our communities. A donation to Paul Smith’s College helps ensure that Dr. Curt Stager can keep providing a top-notch education to future generations. A gift to The Y’s Bright Beginnings program means Jacqueline Prather and her team can take care of the youngest among us. A gift to the Barnabas House in Malone helps Lee Rivers and Community Connections focus on finding shelter for the homeless. We could go on and on. We hope you will look within your own community to see the many and increasing needs that require our attention—even as we remain vigilant about needs elsewhere. With issues like family economic instability and costs of living increases, many more people will need support in the coming months, and perhaps years. Our charitable dollars can have a direct and often immediate impact on helping people meet basic needs. If the economy is affecting those of us fortunate enough not to think about putting food on our table, then imagine the impact it’s having on those who almost always need to think about the source of their next meal or rent check. Make giving back a family affair by involving children, parents, siblings and others in your giving decisions. Consider making a financial gift or volunteering your time for a local charity. Please consider contacting Adirondack Foundation to discuss how we can partner with you to give back or visit AdirondackGives.org to make an immediate impact today. Cali Brooks President & CEO Adirondack Foundation

PrayÊ forÊ theÊ USA! To the Editor: As Trump said on TV “Pray for the victims of the terrorist attack, then be prepared for World War III. It is not coming, it is here.” A sheriff down south of here said, “If you have a pistol permit, start carrying.” I would like to go one step further. If you have a carry permit, call your local sheriff and request he opens up his department pistol range to citizens and provide his firearms training staff to qualify you in safety, marksmanship, and firearms law. Just because you own a hand gun no more makes you a marksman then a hammer makes you a carpenter� I would urge each and every gun owner to call Cuomo and not ask but demand the gun stupid act be repealed. We need to go back to being a nation of armed marksmen and women. Armed citizens stopped the Japanese from continuing from Hawaii to California at the beginning of WWII. Most of the local conservation clubs have shooting ranges. Maybe the police could use them to train shooters. Something tells me, we are going to need a citizen militia very soon. Stay safe, stay armed, keeping the faith. George Phillips Chestertown

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once again for the people. I fear that’s a risky gamble but it shows how desperate many are becoming. With the world in turmoil, a frustrated electorate at home, a government that is paralyzed by in-fighting, and a national media that no longer serves as the nation’s watchdog, the nation’s voters must figure out a way to put aside its partisan interests and make a critical decision in the best interest of the entire nation, if not the world. The nation has always found a way to select the right leader at the right time. Our system of government and the American people will once again be put to the test as designed by our nation’s founders to cut through the bragging and over-stated, unrealistic promises to make a choice in 2016. Let us hope we make the right choice and set the nation on a new course to prosperity and peace. Dan Alexander is CEO of Sun Community News.

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The Second Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at AuSable Valley High was a success, reported school officials. Spearheaded by teacher Jason Castine, students collected over 1,300 items to donate to four area food shelves: Town of Black Brook JCEO, Jay Food Shelf, Town of Chesterfield ACAP and Town of Au Sable JCEO. The group also collected $1,545 in donations from area businesses which was used to purchase more items for the shelves. This event was treated as a competition between the middle school and high school to see who could collect more items. Middle schoolers won the competition and Mr. Phil Mero will be awarded the golden turkey trophy this year. Losing principal Mr. Javier Perez was required to wear a turkey costume Monday. Photo provided

Little Bits Christmas Music Gordie Little

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ome radio stations began playing Christmas music before Halloween. I love the holidays, but this is a bit much. Back in my radio days, we had strict rules about when the carols and secular songs were spun on the turntables (yes, there were turntables at that time). After Thanksgiving, there was only one per hour. They became more frequent as December 25th grew closer. It wasn’t the 18th that the Christmas music was “wall-to-wall.” We wrote, produced and recorded numerous, special Christmas programs. We played many parts as we repeated some of the same shows each year and added new ones. It was hard, but happy work for those of us in that medium way back when. I, for one, remember them with great fondness. We broadcast live from area churches. We played dozens of school musical presentations. We did our bit to spread Christmas joy using all 1,000 watts of radio transmitter power. The season was magical and we tried to keep it that way. Some of that wonder, charm and delight has been worn thin by garrulous glitter and mandatory gift-giving. We all get caught up in the process, but at our house, Kaye and I struggle to keep it beautiful and simple, at least in our hearts. That’s not easy with such a huge family, but we firmly believe that LOVE is the essence of it all and we have plenty to go around. Our taste in holiday music ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime. “I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” would fit the former and “We Three Kings” would define the latter. I’ll wager none of you recall who recorded the hippopotamus song. It was Gayla Peevey who was just 10 in 1953 when radio stations began to play it regularly. I am pleased that there are still those who can sing the lyrics with Kaye and me. It was a favorite for our late son, Gary. It’s also possible you are not familiar with the Plattsburgh connection attached to “We Three Kings.” I’m here to fill in the blanks. It was penned by John Henry Hopkins, Jr. in 1857. He wrote both the words and music for a New York City Christmas pageant. It wasn’t published until 1863. Hopkins graduated from UVM and became rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Plattsburgh in 1872. He would no doubt stir in his grave if he heard the sacrilegious lyrics we applied to his wonderful carol when we were kids. Smoking on a rubber cigar, indeed. I beg you not to forget the traditional carols as you try to keep up with the frantic rush of the season. But we must also let our hair down occasionally and sing silly songs like “Hippopotamus.” And, if anybody cares, It is proper to refer to hippopotamuses as the plural, if you feel silly talking about hippopotami. Columnist Gordie Little may be reached at gordie@suncommunitynews.com.

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A Broadway style musical with an amazing cast of fifty. Begin by savoring our Christmas meal at the Forum in beautiful Lake George, NY. Then see your favorite Christmas scenes... hear your favorite Christmas songs... and watch in awestruck wonder as NarroWay Productions beautifully recreates the Real Christmas story. Details: 518-668-2200. View our complete listing and other events online.

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The inaugural performance directed by Jennifer Moore, assisted on piano by Dr. Rose Chancler. Free & open to the public (Donations welcome) Details: jmoore@willsborocsd.org Facebook: AdkCCC

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DEC. HOLIDAY SQUARE 12 Sat. DANCE@ WHALLONSBURG GRANGE HALL, 1610 NYS RTE 22.

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DEC. 5TH ANNUAL MILK & 12 Sat. COOKIES W/ SANTA@ESSEX CO. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING, 702 STOWERSVILLE RD., LEWIS.

Saturday: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Featuring music from Upstate New Yorkers: Caller - Gary Finney, Fiddler Donnie Perkins. Desserts & refreshments available for purchase. Adults: $7, Under 18: FREE. Details: 518-963-4170. View our complete listing and other events online.

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DEC. EKATERINA GORDEEVA 30 Wed. FROM THE HEART@OLYMPIC CENTER, LAKE PLACID.

Wednesday: 7:30 pm

A skating tribute to 20 years of love and friendship. Kristi Yamaguchi, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Ilia Kulik, Patrick Chan with a special appearance by Scott Hamilton. VIP Tickets available and include dinner, skater meet & greet and more. Call 518-302-5315. A portion of your VIP ticket will go to the American Heart Assocation. Buy tickets at: whitefacelakeplacid.com or call 518-523-3330. View our complete listing and other events online.

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DEC. FREE MOVIE EVENT 12 Sat. MINIONS@ PLATTSBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Saturday: 2:30 pm

19 Oak Street, Plattsburgh, NY Details: 518-563-0921.

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DEC. CHRISTMAS PARADE@ 20 Sun. PORT HENRY FIRE DEPARTMENT, PORT HENRY.

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Watch for Santa’s arrival at noon. Visit with Santa, snacks, activities and more! Don’t forget your camera! View our complete listing and other events online.

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Parade with prizes for Best 3 Decorated Vehicles. After the parade, hot chocolate, popcorn, candy and a meeting with Santa. Details: 518-546-3026 or 518-546-8627. View our complete listing and other events online.

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EYE ON THE ARTS

LINDA DOLLY

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I heart u! I love the collective us, those who live in Northern New York. There is no reason to tiptoe around the subject: we know it, and they know it. The people from the country, or even the suburbs, are different than those who live in urban environments. Some say the difference is because we don’t have the same opportunities as urbanites; others think it’s because they don’t have the same opportunities we enjoy. Both are probably true. Awesome After living in large cities, small cities, the suburbs and rural areas, I believe rural areas have a disproportionate number of people who go above what is required. Because of their moxie, leadership skills or cleverness they bring a spark, and because of it, the event or project is even better. Baby, it’s dark out there For example, we see more stars than those living in a city, it’s a fact. On a clear night, free of light pollution, we can see galaxies of stars. Not everyone has access to a majestic evening sky — it’s a lifestyle choice.

displays featuring local history. Discounts are also available at the in-house gift shop. Gordie, please pass the yellow crayon However, those historians weren’t satisfied. They wanted to make their open house even better. They “turned up the volume” by inviting a local man about town: Gordie Little. Little is curious by nature, so he will be stopping by the open house on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. After checking his favorite exhibits, Little will sign copies of his recently-published coloring book for adults. The book, titled “Little’s G littles,” can be purchased at the museum store. The Clinton County Museum is located at 98 Ohio Avenue in Plattsburgh. For more information about this program, please contact the Clinton County Historical Association at 561-0340.

A few more notes The Keene Valley Congregational Church will be jamming when the Market Street Brass performs a mix of seasonal music. The six local musicians are from Keene, Keene Valley, and Chestertown. The ensemble will assemble in Keene Valley on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Students are free and there is a suggested donation of $10 for others.

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Kicking it up In Tupper Lake, there are numerous wild places to see amazing twinklings from above. However, it wasn’t enough for some people in Tupper Lake — they want more. As a result of their desire and tenacity coupled with member donations, they kicked it up a bit. Now Tupper Lake has a place called the Adirondack Public Observatory (APO). Additionally, there is an affiliated outdoor space called Roll Off the Roof Observatory (RORO). I assume the name came from the extremely steep roof. At ROR, they offer free public stargazings with an astronomer and the use of some of their equipment. These sessions are on the first and third Fridays of the month, from now until Labor Day, weather permitting. There is no preregistration: it’s first-come, first- served. Observations begin 30 minutes after sunset. Before heading out, make sure it is a cloudless sky. That information is available by calling 359-6317 or 359-3538. You can also go to their website, apobservatory.org or visit their Facebook page. The ROR is at 178 Big Wolf Road in Tupper Lake. Plus, there is a map on the website. Well done, astronomers from Tupper Lake. Well done.

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Falalalalala Three dynamic musical groups will take the stage for a free concert at St. Peter’s Church on Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh on Saturday, Dec. 12. Champlain Valley’s Sweet Carolines, who we all know and love, are presenting a program called “Towne Meeting.” The outfit is known for their powerful vocal harmonies, eclectic musical styles and their wicked sense of humor. As if that wasn’t enough, the Cumberland Bay Show Chorus is also in the lineup. Don’t miss this heartwarming musical event for the entire family.

Thought from around the campfire Several years ago, we had some friends visit. They were from a densely populated area. While they were here, we didn’t do anything special, just the usual country stuff. On the way home, smelling like a campfire, Jack made an observation: “All your friends tell a good story.” I hadn’t realized it before, but I knew he was right. “We spend time outside looking at stars, walking in the woods, and like tonight, encircling a bonfire,” I said. “We are frequently in situations that encourage conversation. We’ve had practice telling tales and spinning yarns.” In the not too distant future, I will be describing’s the night I saw the Geminids meteors, you can take my word for it. I frequently use information sent to me by our readers — put your newest adventure or upcoming activity into the mix. My email is linda@suncommunitynews. Thanks for sending in your ideas, you people are awesome�

Museum celebration The Clinton County Historical Association will present their annual Holiday Open House at the Clinton County Museum. The two-day event is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 - 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend without charge. Take a self-guided tour and see their unique

Pictured above: A model train show comes to Glens Falls on Sunday Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The show will be held in two locations. The larger venue is the Civic Center in Heritage Hall located at 1 Civic Center Plaza. A movie, and the club’s setups will be 190 Glen Street. Admission is $5 for adults and free for anyone 12.and under. Call 518-260-5189 or email upstatemodelrailroaders. com

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Star light, star bright At the same time I discovered the observatory, I read about the Geminids Meteor Shower, which is happening now. The observation area will not be open to the public that night. It will be up to you to see the light show, if interested, pay attention. The Geminids meteors are bright and appear multicolored, which is a bonus for an already spectacular event. These meteors seem to originate from the Gemini constellation (look it up) and span from Dec. 7 - 17. At the peak, Sunday, Dec. 12 and Monday, Dec. 13, on a clear night there will be around 120 sightings per hour. Optimum visibility is either mid-evening, between 9 to 10 p.m., or between midnight and dawn. The waxing crescent moon provides a cover of darkness for the meteor shower. Remember: You want a clear night. Next, find a location void of extraneous lights. Finally, look up. Affiliates of the observatory: Way to bring it by sharing the information� Thank you.

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Return of the leagues: MVAC, CVAC back for basketball By Keith Lobdell

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ELIZABETHTOWN — While the move to the Northern Soccer Division seems here to stay, the same cannot be said for the Northern Basketball League. After the two year, three division experiment started, it is now over, as Section VII basketball will return to the traditional two conference format of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference and Champlain Valley Athletic Conference. However, the change back to the traditional leagues does not come without some changes. Lake Placid, who had their boys team in the MVAC and girls team in the CVAC prior to the NBL, will now play entirely in the MVAC. Another defector from the CVAC is Seton Catholic, who will now play in Northern Division of the MVAC. While previously under a three-division format, the MVAC will return to a Northern and Southern division for the 2015-16 season. Northern Division schools include Chazy, Seton Catholic, Willsboro, Westport, Elizabethtown-Lewis, Keene and Lake Placid. Wells, Crown Point, Indian Lake/Long Lake, Minerva/Newcomb, Schroon Lake and Johnsburg make up the Southern Division. The CVAC will also return to a two-division format, with Plattsburgh High, Saranac, Peru, Beekmantown and Northeastern Clinton making up Division I, while AuSable Valley, Northern Adirondack, Saranac Lake, Moriah and Ticonderoga will make up Division II.

Classification Some changes have also come to where teams will be classified come sectional playoff time. Six teams will vie for the Class B title as Peru, who has been a Class A school for the past two seasons, returns to Class B to join Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton, Plattsburgh High, Saranac and Saranac Lake. Four teams will vie for the Class C title, with Northern Adirondack, who played Class D in boys soccer, opting to stay in Class C for

basketball, being joined by Northern Adirondack, Seton Catholic and Ticonderoga. As always, the biggest pool of potential Section VII champions comes from Class D. Lake Placid, whose girls played as a Class C team, will now play solely as a Class D team, along with Moriah, who boasts both defending sectional champions and the two-time consecutively state semifinalists in its boys program. Joining those teams in the Class D mix are Chazy, Crown Point, Elizabethtown-Lewis, Indian Lake/Long Lake, Johnsburg, Keene, Minerva/Newcomb, Schroon Lake, Wells, Westport and Willsboro. The defending sectional champions include the Moriah boys (state semifinalist) and girls in Class D, Northern Adirondack boys and girls (state finalists) in Class C, Saranac girls and Plattsburgh boys in Class B and the Peru boys and girls in Class A.

Playoffs While the regular season is still over two months from completion, the sectional playoffs will begin Tuesday, Feb. 16: Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Class B girls quarterfinals, Class D girls preliminary round Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Class B boys quarterfinals, Class D boys preliminary round, Class C girls semifinals (at Beekmantown) Thursday, Feb. 18 - Class C boys semifinals (at Beekmantown) Friday, Feb. 19 - Class B girls semifinals (at Northern Adirondack), Class D girls quarterfinals Saturday, Feb. 20 - Class B boys semifinals (at Northern Adirondack), Class D boys quarterfinals Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Class D girls semifinals (at AuSable Valley) Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Class D boys semifinals (at AuSable Valley) Friday, Feb. 26 - Section VII girls championships at PSUC Fieldhouse (Class D 4:30 p.m., Class C 6:15 p.m., Class B 8 p.m.) Saturday, Feb. 27 - Section VII boys championships at PSUC Fieldhouse (Class D noon, Class C 1:45 p.m., Class B 3:30 p.m.)

While Angie Stellabotte (left) and the Schroon Lake Wildcats return to Division II of the Mountain and Valley Athletic Conference, Samantha Spear and the Peru Eagles return to Division I of the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference as well as into the Class B championship picture, dropping from Class A, where they had been the previous two years. Photo by Keith Lobdell

States The Section VII/Class C winners will receive a bye to the regional championship game, which will be played Saturday, March 5, at the Fieldhouse. The Class D champions will have to face the Section X winner for the right to play the Section II champion in the regional final, with boys playing in Section II

and girls playing at the Fieldhouse. The Class B champions will start their state playoffs at the Section II champion, hoping to advance to travel to the Section X champion with a trip to the final four on the line. The NYSPHSAA boys state championships will be held March 11-13 at the Glens Falls Civic Center, while the girls state championships will be held on the same dates at Hudson Valley Community College.

ThisÊ weekÊ inÊ sports Friday, Dec. 11

Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Ticonderoga Bowling — Peru at Willsboro

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m. Boys Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Willsboro Boys Basketball — Keene at Wells

School, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball — Moriah at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball — Beekmantown at Saranac, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Girl’s Basketball — Willsboro at Westport Girl’s Basketball — Crown Point at Minerva/Newcomb

Boys Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Lake Placid, 5 p.m.

Wrestling — Warrensburg at Duanesburg Duals

Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Keene

Boys Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey— Lake Placid vs Ithaca, 32 Rink

Girl’s Basketball — Johnsburg at Schroon Lake

Boys Basketball — Keene at Wells, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at BFA Tournament

Girl’s Basketball — Lake Placid at Chazy

Boys Basketball — Chazy at Crown Point, 5 p.m.

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Potsdam

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 5 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Lake Placid vs Horace Greely, 32 Rink

Boys Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 5 p.m.

Boys Ice Hockey — Northeastern Clinton at St. Johnsbury

Boys Basketball —AuSable Valley at Westport

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School vs Niskayuna

Girl’s Basketball — Ticonderoga at Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 6:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball — Saranac Lake at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Boys Basketball — Westport at Willsboro Boys Basketball — Schroon Lake at Wells

Monday, Dec. 14

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Johnsburg Boys Basketball — Keene at Elizabethtown-Lewis

Boys Basketball — Willsboro at Lake Placid

Boys Basketball — Crown Point at Indian Lake/Long Lake

Boys Basketball — Westport at Keene

Boys Basketball — Chazy at Lake Placid

Boys Basketball — Seton Catholic at Chazy

Boys Basketball — Lake George at Corinth, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Keene at Wells, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Schroon Lake at Johnsburg

Girl’s Basketball — Saranac at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Chazy at Crown Point, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Minerva/Newcomb at Crown Point

Girl’s Basketball — Elizabethtown-Lewis at Johnsburg, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Wells

Girl’s Basketball — Peru at Saranac, 5:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m.

Girl’s Basketball — Indian Lake/Long Lake at Lake Placid, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Basketball — North Warren vs Cambridge, 5:30 p.m. Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Northwood Prep

Girl’s Basketball — Seton Catholic at Minerva/Newcomb, 6:30 p.m.

Bowling — AuSable Valley at Northeastern Clinton

Boys Swimming — AuSable Valley at Franklin Academy

Bowling — Beekmantown at Willsboro

Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at BFA Tournament

Bowling — Plattsburgh High School at Peru

Girls Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School at Lake Placid, 32 Rink

Bowling — Ticonderoga at Saranac

Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Ithaca High Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown vs Niskayuna Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake vs Horrace Greely

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Boys Ice Hockey — Plattsburgh High School vs Shaker

Boys Basketball — Ticonderoga at AuSable Valley

Bowling — Moriah at Plattsburgh High School

Boys Basketball — Northeastern Clinton at Plattsburgh High

Girl’s Basketball — Plattsburgh High School at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball — Northern Adirondack at Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball — AuSable Valley at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m. Wrestling — Northern Adirondack at Peru, 7 p.m. Wrestling — Saranac at AuSable Valley, 7 p.m. Girls Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at Lake Placid, 32 Rink Girls Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Plattsburgh High School Boys Ice Hockey — Beekmantown at Peru/Saranac Boys Ice Hockey — Saranac Lake at Plattsburgh High School Bowling — Northeastern Clinton at Beekmantown Bowling — Peru at Ticonderoga Bowling — Saranac at Moriah Bowling — Willsboro at AuSable Valley

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The 2015-16 Champlain Valley Athletic Conference bowling season kicked off Monday, Dec. 7, with an opening matchup between Meagan Anson and the Willsboro Warriors hosting Ian Boba and the Plattsburgh High Hornets. PHS scored a 7-3 win on the boys side, while the Lady Warriors scored a 4-0 win over the Lady Hornets. Other opening day winners included the Beekmantown (8-2 against Ticonderoga) and Moriah (5-0 against Peru) boys along with the Beekmantown (3-1 against Ticonderoga) and Peru (4-0 against Moriah) girls. Photos by Jill Lobdell

Kenna Guynup, Alyssa Waters and Brooke Bjelko were named to the all tournament team at the Glens Falls National Bank’s Coaches v. Cancer tournament at the Glens Falls Civic Center Dec. 5. Photos by Keith Lobdell

Cierra Branham-Harvey goes up for a basket for Plattsburgh High during their Dec. 5 game against South Glens Falls. Photo by Keith Lobdell

Dylan Trombley and the Moriah Vikings also were victorious at the Coaches v. Cancer tournament Dec. 5, handily defeating Class D power New York Mills to claim the trophy. The two March Civic Center staples of recent years would only meet again if they played in the NYSPHSAA Class D championship game. Photos by Keith Lobdell

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competitions at Mount Pisgah in Saranac Lake and Titus Mountain. “We’ve thought about this for a while now,” said ESWG coordinator James McKenna. “Our group has felt all along that for these Games to reach a new level, and appeal to a new generation of athlete, we had to move in the direction of contemporary, extreme sports. We believe we have done it.” In addition, a total of $12,000 will be awarded to open class medal winners in non-sanctioned events at Mount Pisgah, Titus Mountain and Whiteface Mountain. Organizers hope this will spur even more participant interest and future growth in these events. Also, by initiating an aggressive marketing approach, the

The 2016 Empire State Games is scheduled to begin on Feb. 4. Organizers expect 1,700 athletes competing in 23 sports.

ESWG is reaching across the border to attract Canadian athletes for the first time in the event’s 36 year history. To facilitate these additional adventure sports, McKenna brought in long-time event organizer and marketer Tait Wardlaw, who made a presentation to the Titus Mountain audience, outlining the scope of these events and races. The 2016 Games will debut three new winter bike events at Mount Pisgah, as well as a new Big Air competition for skiers and snowboarders at Titus Mountain. “The sports included represent those that are indigenous

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to the region and reflect the best of regional passions,” said Wardlaw. “Skiers and snowboarders will ride the biggest slopestyle course that this area has ever seen. This is thanks to Titus Mountain’s commitment to the Games.” Slopestyle features a variety of diverse features in the snow, ranging from jumps, to rollers, to tabletops, rails and more. The two Titus Mountain events will be held under the lights in front of the base lodge. Winter cyclists will race cross country on a course around and up the Mount Pisgah trails. There is also a Winter Bike Cross race, which will find competitors racing down the mountain over rolls, woops and jumps in elimination heats of four competitors. The finalists in Winter Bike Cross will display their skill and nerve in a Saturday evening event. On Sunday, the first ever Winter Bike Enduro, a hybrid of Cross Country and Cross, will test conditioning in the uphill section and bravado in the downhill part of the course. Other ESWG events will include figure skating, speed skating, hockey, alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, biathlon, snow shoe racing and more. For complete information, visit empirestatewintergames. com or find them on Facebook

Bingo night set SARANAC LAKE — The Elks will host a special edition of bingo Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Elks Lodge #1508. All proceeds will be donated to the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for tickets, and the game starts at 7 p.m.

Vets to place wreaths WADHAMS — The Veterans Cemetery Committee is conducting a placementof-wreaths on the graves of veterans interred in the Essex County Veterans Cemetery Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate. The purchase of wreaths by the committee is funded by donations. For information, contact Newman Tryon at 873-2138.

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series of variables — available materials, sale items, contributions from the community — by August, when the decorations begin to emerge from the 50-gallon barrels kept in the department’s basement on School Street. Displays this year include the classic variety of pole lights — wreaths, stockings, candy canes and trees — with skyline lights draped from pole to pole on the Jay side of the river. In the early 1970s, Zaumetzer’s parents, Lina and Charles, and another couple, Betty and Francis Pattno, bought the first garland strand of lights for the community. Others followed, including commemorative editions de-

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the percentage of citations related to actual harm or immediate jeopardy comes in at the state average. Total citations for the four-year period clock in at 38, slightly above the state average of 35. Residents at the facility seemed cheerful during recent visits by the Sun. Many were outfitted with transponder devices that sounded when they arose from their wheelchairs. The report comes nearly two years after Essex County sold the 100-bed facility to Centers Health Care, a Bronx-based chain, for $4 million. Lawmakers who voted against the sale expressed dismay when told of the violations. “I’m saddened that it’s happened, but I’m not surprised,” said Moriah Supervisor Tom Scozzafava. The supervisor lauded the leadership shuffle. Perhaps the county, said Scozzafava, should have focused more on solving their own administration issues before they sold the facility in the wake of massive financial hemorrhages. But he stood by his vote, arguing that the county has an obligation to provide for elder care services. “We provide better for inmates than we provide for our elderly and schools,” said Scozzafava. “That’s a sad, sad reality.” The Warren County Board of Supervisors is having a similar debate. Centers Health Care is in the process of buying Westmount Health Facility for $2.3 million. Chesterfield Supervisor Gerald Morrow, who voted against the Essex County sale, had sage advice for his counterparts: “Be careful what you do,” said Morrow. “It’s better to have a second look.”

First Night buttons now available SARANAC LAKE — Organizers of First Night Saranac Lake will host a family-oriented, alcohol free celebration of the arts to welcome in the 2015 New Year. This year’s line up includes 17 acts and 37 performances, followed by the “Snowflake” Ball drop and fireworks at midnight. Admission buttons can be purchased in advance at the following locations: ADK Enterprise, Ampersound Music, Blueline Sports, Coakley High Peaks Ace Hardware, Saranac Lake Chamber Office, Lake Placid Price Chopper and the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau. On Thursday, Dec. 31, the day of the event, buttons will be sold at First Night Headquarters in the Harrietstown Town Hall and Ampersound Music. Teen buttons are available only at the town hall on Dec. 31. Buttons will be sold at tickets.roostadk.com/firstnight ROOST, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

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signed to honor the departed. In 1998, the Ice Storm destroyed everything, including cables and electrical boxes. At $800 a pop, it took the department years to replace the strands through a combination of fundraising efforts and private donations. A later flood damaged other elements, including the electric candles that once dotted the bridge. The current skyline lights — thick strands of green garland studded with large red lights and fiberglass bells — constitutes the third generation. “I stay traditional as I possibly can,” said Zaumetzer. Zaumetzer sees it as an art: The large bells in the center get 60 watt bulbs; the two on either end, 40 watts, “so there’s not an overpowering glow, but rather a soft light,” he explained. The smaller lights between each hook always use the same colors: Red, blue, amber and green, all alternating, none of them repeating. Zaumetzer is also particular about the length and distance of the loops. The older lights were accompanied with boxes containing glass fuses. As a boy, Zaumetzer remembers going around with a pole at 11 p.m. to manually turn them off. Nowadays, a standard electrical box houses a 20 amp breaker outfitted with a dawn-to-dusk timer. Decorations hook in and turn on automatically. Installation is always completed the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

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To avoid “Christmas Vacation”-style moments, each bulb is subjected to careful scrutiny — Zaumetzer examined 1,200 of them this year — before uses a bucket truck to install them. After that, there’s no real opening ceremony — they just come on. Like his predecessors, Zaumetzer keeps a solemn watch throughout the holiday season. Most problems are simple fixes — the breaker may not be in the proper position, for instance, or the sensor may be picking up too much light from streetlights. The town looks best when the nearby mountains have a faint dusting of snow, he said. “When the sunlight hits the green garland and sparkles, it’s a 24-hour decoration.” Without the support of the community, including both town boards, the Jay Highway Department, North Line Utilities, the fire department and just regular folks, none of this would be possible, Zaumetzer said. On Saturday, as the town prepared for their annual parade and tree-lighting ceremony, darkness fell and the lights blinked on, one after another, until downtown was bathed in muted tones. The atmosphere relayed a sense of storybook tranquility. Zaumetzer recalled a Facebook message from a parent whose young son expressed a desire to return every night to gaze at the lights. Others say they come from miles around. “That makes it worth every second of my time,” said Zaumetzer. “Christmas is everything.”

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SaranacÊ LakeÊ RedÊ Storm Girls hockey

Andrea Boon

SARANAC LAKE — The Lady Red Storm varsity hockey team will have a lot of youth on its squad heading into the 2015-16 season. Only six of the members of the team are seniors, leaving 17 underclassmen who will be able to gain experience throughout the season with seven juniors, four sophomores, two freshmen and four eighth graders.

Lady Red Storm roster

Girls basketball SARANAC LAKE — The Lady Red Storm varsity basketball team will seek to build throughout the 2015-16 season as they bring several new players onto the roster. The Storm return only two players from last season in Andrea Boon and Almelina Cecunjanin, according to head coach Frank Johns. “I am impressed by their work ethic,” Johns said. “We want to work as a team, develop court sense, challenge in every game and stay healthy.

Lady Red Storm roster Almelina Cecunjanin

Iris Glinski

Eliza Cowan

Andrea Boon

Annie Collins

Katie Hunt

Jayda Buckley

Kayleigh Merrill

Kate Stevens

Danielle Patraw

Ashley Roddy

Marllie Tanzini

Chloe Peer

Brooke Walker

Morgan Farmer

Kendra Martin

Hannah Latour

Brittany Shumway

Makayla Schmiidt

Cameron Snyder

Lindsay Reeve

Arriana Patraw

Madison Grimone

Alex Hill

Savvana Donaldson

Jillian Duffy

Lea Hill

Sydney Andronica

Annabelle Bombard-Schmidt

Madelyn Gay

Meagan O’Brien

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SARANAC LAKE — Red Storm coach Dermott Morgan will look for the experiRed Storm roster enced members of his team to help the Red Michael Cross 12 Storm improve throughout the 2015-16 regular season. Tanner Manning 12 Austin Larabie 12 “We are going to be lead by veterans Mike Rice, Tanner Manning and Austin Larabe,” Mike Rice 12 Morgan said. “All three return as starters. Charles Segard 12 Mike Cross and Charlie Segard will help out Tyler Callaghan 11 in the post. Joe Viscardo returns as a starter Alex Perry 11 after a strong varsity season a year ago. Five Ben Salis 11 juniors move up from the JV and we expect Jake Spadaro 11 them all to play in Tyler Callaghan, Ben Peyton Thomas 11 Salls, Peyton Thomas, Jake Spadaro and Alex Perry. Two sophomores, Jarrett Ashton and Joe Viscardo 11 DJ Morgan, close out a 13 man roster. Jarrett Ashton 10 “Rice, Manning, Larabe and Viscardo are DJ Morgan 10 all capable of having great seasons,” Morgan continued. “We are more athletic this year.” Morgan said the team will look to improve their offensive output as the season goes along.

SARANAC LAKE — The NYSPHSAA runner’s up will look to return to the podium as the Saranac Lake varsity nordic ski season awaits a coating of snow to begin the 2015-16 schedule. “We return a talented group of skiers,” head coach Keith Kogut said. “Bryce Hartman, Lauchlan Cheney-Seymour and Ethan Wood will again lead the boys team after a strong second place showing at states.” For the girls squad, Kogut said Jackie Garso will help lead the squad. “She is aiming for a top five finish at states while leading a young but talented girls team,” he said. Kogut said the key to the season will be the strong schedule they are facing combined with quality courses to ski on. “There are always fantastic Olympic trails and Mt. Van Hoevenburg and the newly improved network at Dewey Mountain promises top-notch racing, as soon as Mother Nature provides the snow,” Kogut said. “Look for numerous highly competiRed Storm roster tive races as we compete with Boys Silas Swanson Lake Placid every Tuesday and Raymond Amell Witter Swanson Thursday.” Jacob Alberga Antonio Villani Kogut is assisted by Randy Young. Jayke Bickford Lorenzo Villani Adam Branch

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Phillip Buck

Ethan Wood

Louis Catania Sawyer Chase

Girls

Lauchlan Cheney-Seymour

Hannah Bradley

Chris Gilman

Hannah Brogan

Will Gray

Natalie Dewey

Bryce Hartman

Jackie Garso

Adam Hesseltine

Justina Hewitt

Bennett Marino

Maggie Peer

Michael Miller

Maria Rothaupt

Donny Nadon

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GirlsÊ basketball

Wednesday, Dec. 2...at Elizabethtown-Lewis Tuesday, Dec. 8...vs Keene Thursday, Dec. 10... at Willsboro Friday, Dec. 11...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15... at Chazy Thursday, Dec. 17... at Seton Catholic Tuesday, Dec. 29...vs Saranac Lake Tuesday, Jan. 5... vs Westport Thursday, Jan. 7...vs Elizabethtown-Lewis Friday, Jan. 8... at Crown Point, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11... at Keene Wednesday, Jan. 13... vs Willsboro Friday, Jan. 15...at Wells, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20...vs Chazy Friday, Jan. 22... vs Johnsburg, 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1...vs Seton Catholic Thursday, Feb. 4...vs Moriah Friday, Feb. 5...vs Schroon Lake, 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8... at Westport Thursday, Feb. 11...at Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake Friday, Dec. 4...vs Willsboro Wednesday, Dec. 9...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11...at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18...at Peru, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22...vs Beekmantown Wednesday, Dec. 23...vs Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29...at Lake Placid Wednesday, Jan. 6...at AuSable Valley Friday, Jan. 8...at Saranac, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12...at Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14...vs Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19... at Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21...vs Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28...vs Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4... vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9...vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11...vs Lake Placid

Tupper Lake Thursday, Dec. 10...vs Brushton-Moira Central Saturday, Dec. 12...at Parishville-Hopkinton Central, St. Regis Falls Central School Tuesday, Dec. 15...at Parishville-Hopkinton Central Friday, Dec. 18...vs St. Regis Falls Central Tuesday, Dec. 22...vs Norwood-Norfolk Central Friday, Jan. 8...vs Chateaugay Central Monday, Jan. 11...vs Madrid-Waddington Central Thursday, Jan. 14...at Brushton-Moira Central Tuesday, Jan. 19...vs Parishville-Hopkinton Central Thursday, Jan. 21...at St. Regis Falls Central Thursday, Jan. 28...at Norwood-Norfolk Central Thursday, Feb. 4...vs Chateaugay Central

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Thursday, Dec. 3...vs Elizabethtown-Lewis Wednesday, Dec. 9... at Keene Friday, Dec. 11...vs Indian Lake/Long Lake, 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14... vs Willsboro Wednesday, Dec. 16...vs Chazy Monday, Dec. 21... vs Seton Catholic Wednesday, Jan. 6...at Westport

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Tupper Lake

Friday, Dec. 18...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Jan. 8...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Jan. 15...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Jan. 22...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Jan. 29...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Feb. 5...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Feb. 12...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University Friday, Feb. 26...at Canton, Saint Lawrence University

GirlsÊ hockey

Saranac Lake

Lake Placid

Friday, Dec. 4... vs Franklin academy, at Chateaugay Tourney Saturday, Dec. 5...at Chateaugay Tourney Tuesday, Dec. 8...at Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10...vs Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17...vs Peru, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22... at Beekmantown, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5... vs AuSable Valley, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7... vs Saranac, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13... vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15...at Northeastern Clinton, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20...vs Moriah, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22.. at Plattsburgh High School, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27...at Willsboro Friday, Jan. 29... at Northern Adirondack, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3...at Lake Placid Friday, Feb. 5... at AuSable Valley Wednesday, Feb. 10...vs Ticonderoga, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2...at Canton, Canton Rec Pavilion Monday, Dec. 7...vs St. Lawrence, 32 Rink Wednesday, Dec. 9...at Potsdam, Pine St. Arena Friday, Dec. 11...vs Plattsburgh High School, 32 Rink Saturday, Dec. 12...vs Ithaca, 32 Rink Wednesday, Dec. 16...vs Beekmantown/Saranac, 32 Rink Thursday, Dec. 17...vs Salmon River, 32 Rink Monday, Dec. 21...vs Canton, 32 Rink Wednesday, Dec. 23...vs Plattsburgh High School, 32 Rink Wednesday, Jan. 6...vs Potsdam, 32 Rink Friday, Jan. 8...vs Oswego, 32 Rink Saturday, Jan. 9...vs Albany Academy, 32 Rink Sunday, Jan. 10...vs Oswego Monday, Jan. 11...at Middlebury, Middlebury Friday, Jan. 15...at Beekmantown/Saranac, Scott’s Rink (Chazy) Saturday, Jan. 16...at Plattsburgh, Ameri-Can North Monday, Jan. 18...at Albany Academy, Albany Academy Saturday, Jan. 23...at Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake CC

Tupper Lake Tuesday, Dec. 8...vs Chateaugay Central Thursday, Dec. 10...at Brushton-Moira Central Monday, Dec. 14...vs Parishville-Hopkinton Central Thursday, Dec. 17...at St. Regis Falls Central Monday, Dec. 21...at St. Lawrence Central Monday, Dec. 28... vs AuSable Valley, SUNY Potsdam -Maxcy Hall Tuesday, Jan. 5...at Colton-Pierrepont Central Tuesday, Jan. 12...vs Madrid-Waddington Central Thursday, Jan. 14...vs Brushton-Moira Central Wednesday, Jan. 20...at Parishville-Hopkinton Central Friday, Jan. 22...vs St. Regis Falls Central Tuesday, Jan. 26...at Lake Placid Friday, Jan. 29...vs St. Lawrence Central Tuesday, Feb. 2...vs Colton-Pierrepont Central Friday, Feb. 5...at Chateaugay Central

Saranac Lake Wednesday, Dec. 2...at Potsdam Friday, Dec. 4...at St. Lawrence Wednesday, Dec. 9...at Salmon River Friday, Dec. 11...vs Ithaca High Monday, Dec. 14...vs Northwood Prep Wednesday, Dec. 16...at Plattsburgh High School Friday, Dec. 18...at Albany Academy Tourney Saturday, Dec. 19...at Albany Academy Tourney Tuesday, Dec. 22...vs Middlebury Wednesday, Dec. 30...vs Canton Saturday, Jan. 2...at Beekmantown/Saranac Tuesday, Jan. 5...vs Beekmantown/Saranac Friday, Jan. 8...vs Albany Academy Saturday, Jan. 9...vs Oswego Tuesday, Jan. 12...vs Plattsburgh High School Wednesday, Jan. 13...vs Salmon River >> Story Continued | pg. 5

Saranac Lake boys hockey SARANAC LAKE — The Red Storm varsity hockey team will look to be at the top of the Champlain Valley Athletic Conference standings in 2015-16, doing so with a young core of players. “While there are only three seniors on the team, we expect to compete in every game,” head coach Will Ellsworth said. “We have a solid foundation of Juniors and sophomores who have stepped up their game. Drew Sturgeon and JB Chapin have taken new leadership rolls this year and were both named captains as juniors. They have the ability to lead on ice and off and understand the game real well.” Ellsworth said the roster is thinner than he would like, with only 20 players to start the season with four being goalies. “Some of our personnel had to switch from offense to defense and vice versa and our players are adjusting nicely with this transition,” he said.

Red Storm roster Justin Farmer

Evan Hill

Don Duffy

Tanner Courcelle

Connor Gibbs

Kyler Darrah

Brandyn Strack

Drew Sturgeon

J.B. Chapin

Casey Sturgeon

Matt Kratts

Connor O’Brien

Brett Dawson

Bruno Freeman

Quin Peer

Austen Reyell

Heaton McCormick

Stephen Huyck

Jaden Gladd

Ben Munn

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Monday, Jan. 18...vs St. Lawrence Wednesday, Jan. 20...vs Northwood Prep Saturday, Jan. 23...vs Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, Saranac Lake CC

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Saturday, Jan. 23...at Norwood Norfolk Friday, Feb. 5...at Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, 32 Rink Saturday, Feb. 6...TBA Tuesday, Feb. 9...vs Peru/Saranac Saturday, Feb. 13...at Northeastern Clinton Wednesday, Feb. 17...vs Plattsburgh High School Saturday, Feb. 20...at Beekmantown

Friday, Feb. 5...vs Saranac Lake, 32 Rink Saturday, Feb. 6...vs Shaker/Niagara Falls, 32 Rink Tuesday, Feb. 9...at Beekmantown, SUNY Plattsburgh Friday, Feb. 12...at Peru/Saranac Wednesday, Feb. 17...at Northeastern Clinton, Rouses Point Arena Friday, Feb. 19...vs Plattsburgh, 1932 Rink

Saranac Lake

Saturday, Nov. 28...vs Northeastern Clinton Tuesday, Dec. 1...vs Saranac Lake, 32 Rink Friday, Dec. 4...at Saranac Lake, Burnt Hills Saturday, Dec. 5...at Niskayuna, Saranac Lake Tournament Saturday, Dec. 12...vs Horace Greely, 32 Rink Friday, Dec. 18...vs Notre Dame, 32 Rink Monday, Dec. 21...vs Middlebury, 1980 Rink Tuesday, Dec. 29...at Burr&Burton, Middlebury Town Rink Wednesday, Dec. 30...at Middlebury, Middlebury Town Rink Monday, Jan. 4...at Tupper Lake, Tupper Lake CC Wednesday, Jan. 5...at Plattsburgh High School, Ameri-Can North Saturday, Jan. 9...at Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake CC Tuesday, Jan. 12...vs Peru/Saranac Wednesday, Jan. 20...vs Northeastern Clinton, 32 Rink Wednesday, Jan. 27...vs Beekmantown, 32 Rink

Tupper Lake

Tuesday, Dec. 1...at Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, 32 Rink Friday, Dec. 4...vs Lake Placid/AuSable Valley (Niskayuna), Burnt Hills, McHugh Tourney Saturday, Dec. 5... vs Lake Placid/AuSable Valley (Niskayuna), Burnt Hills, McHugh Tourney Friday, Dec. 11..vs Horrace Greely Wednesday, Dec. 16...at Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 19...vs Notre Dame Tuesday, Jan. 5...vs Beekmantown Tuesday, Jan. 6...vs Beekmantown Friday, Jan. 8...at Peru/Saranac Saturday, Jan. 9...vs Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, Saranac Lake CC Tuesday, Jan. 12...vs Northeastern Clinton Wednesday, Jan. 13...at Lake Placid/AuSable Valley, 32 Rink Friday, Jan. 15...at Ogdensburg Saurday, Jan. 16...at McQuaid/Baldwinsville Monday, Jan. 18...vs St. Lawrence

OBITUARIES

GayÊ GroteÊ McMullen

and was enrolled at the brand-new St. Agnes School which she attended through the 8th grade, becoming a member of St. Agnes’ first graduating class. She then attended St. Pius High School in Saranac Lake and graduated salutatorian in 1967. She continued her education at Oswego State College and Claremont Secretarial School in New Jersey. Upon graduation, Gay worked for the Law firm of Favor R. Smith for more than 30 years until Favor’s retirement. Most recently she deeply enjoyed her work at the Lake Placid Sinfonietta as Development Coordinator. Along with the Sinfonietta her other passions included volunteering at the Ecumenical Charities Food Pantry, supporting her son’s widely ranging outdoor activities, and being a deeply loving and involved mother and wife . Married to Don McMullen at Adirondack Community Church in 1973, she is survived by him and her son Ian McMullen of Sterling, Alaska. She is also survived by five sib-

LAKE PLACID — Gay Grote McMullen, age 66 of Adirondack Lodge Road, Lake Placid, passed away at home on November 27th surrounded by her loving family. Gay moved to Lake Placid from Dobbs Ferry, NY in 1958 when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Grote, eventually purchased a home on Victor Herbert Road and a marina on Lake Placid. The eldest of six children, Gay was a 4th grader at the time

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Monday, Dec. 7...at St. Lawrence Central Wednesday, Dec. 9...vs Norwood-Norfolk Central Friday, Dec. 11...vs Guilderland Saturday, Dec. 12...vs Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Wednesday, Dec. 16...vs Massena Central Friday, Dec. 18...vs Northeastern Clinton Monday, Dec. 21...vs Ogdensburg Free Academy Monday, Jan. 4...vs Lake Placid/AuSable Valley Wednesday, Jan. 6...vs Malone Central Saturday, Jan. 16...vs Canton Central Wednesday, Jan. 20...at Ogdensburg Free Academy Friday, Jan. 22...at Malone Central Saturday, Jan. 23...at Malone Ice Arena Saturday, Feb. 6...vs Northeastern Clinton Wednesday, Feb. 10...at Norwood-Norfolk Central Friday, Feb. 12...at Thousand Island, ABAY rink Wednesday, Feb. 17...at Salmon River Central lings: Bruce Grote of Boca Raton, FL; Heidi Grote Norton of Shelbyville, TN; Heather Grote of Pawling, NY: Craig Grote of Shelbyville, TN; Holly Grote Mullins of Pikeville, KY., and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held on Saturday, December 5th from 2-4pm at the Clark Funeral Home, 2310 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY. A Funeral Service followed at 4pm at the funeral home. Rev. Milton Dudley and Rev. Ingrid Johnson officiated. In lieu of flowers, Gay has requested that donations be made to the Lake Placid Sinfonietta Centennial Campaign Endowment, 17 Algonquin Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 or the Ecumenical Charities Program Food Pantry, 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory, upload a photo or leave online condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com .

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SCHROON LAKE - Adult Grief Support Group. A grief support group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, December 17th in Schroon Lake. At this meeting, frequency will be determined. This meeting will be held from 5:30-6:30PM.To pre-register and for location of meeting, please contact Cam Brown at 518-942-6513 or email cbrown@hphpc.org.

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LEGALS CARLSTADT VENTURES LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION of a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC): DATE OF FORMATION: The Articles of Organization were filed with the New York State Secretary of State on November 19, 2015. NEW YORK OFFICE LOCATION: Essex County AGENT FOR PROCESS: The Secretary of State is designated as Agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to 1664 Greenbush Road, Charlotte, Vermont 05445. PURPOSE: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-11/28-01/02/20156TC-102376

NOTICE OF FORMATION Articles of the organization for Dunham Plateau, LLC per section 206 of LLC Law, were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/29/2015. Office location Essex Co. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon which process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at: Box 525, Rt. 73, Keene Valley NY, 12943. Purpose: Any lawful activity. VN-11/07-12/12/20156TC-99792 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) Northern Feast Catering, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on October 27, 2015 for business conducted from an office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” is designated as the agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it may be served. “SSNY” shall mail a copy of any process to the “LLC” at 765 Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville, NY 12944 VN-11/07-12/12/20156TC-99928

NOTICE OF FORMATION REAL ESTATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“LLC”) Northern Feast Catering, PLATTSBURGH CONDO FOR LLC. Articles of OrganiSALE, South City, 1200 sq. ft., 1 ½ zation filed with thebaths, Sec- 2 bedrooms, utility room, retary of State of3rdNew bedroom possible, screened York (“SSNY”) on porch, Octo- principal only! $74,900. ber 27, 2015 for 518-561-8037 business conducted from an NOTICE OF FORMATION office located in Essex County, NY. The “SSNY” OF IBME, LLC a domestic limited liability comis designated as the pany. Art. of Org. filed agent of the “LLC” upon whom process against it with Sec'y of State of NY may be served. “SSNY” (SSNY) on 11/17/15. Ofshall mail a copy of any fice location: Essex process to the “LLC” at County. SSNY is desig765 Mace Chasm Road, nated as agent of the LLC upon whom proKeeseville, NY 12944 cess against the LLC VN-11/07-12/12/2015may be served. SSNY 6TC-99928 shall mail a copy of such process served upon it to IBME, LLC, P.O. Box 1923, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose of LLC: GNC, LLC A DOMESTIC To engage in any lawful LLC, filed with the SSNY activity. on 11/17/2015. Office VN-11/28-01/02/2016location: Essex County. 6TC-102081 SSNY is designated as agent upon whom proPROPERTIES cess against the LLC MDL may be served. SSNY GROUP WFL, LLC, Arts shall mail process to of Org filed with SSNY The LLC, 9 Gal Way, on 11/13/15. Off. Loc.: Essex County, SSNY Willsboro, NY 12996. Purpose: Any lawful pur- designated as agent of LLC upon whom propose. cess against it may be VN-12/05-01/09/2016served. SSNY shall mail 6TC-102941 a copy of process to: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. VN-12/12-01/16/20166TC-103567

DATE 11/27/15 11/27/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 11/30/15 12/1/15 12/2/15 12/2/15 12/2/15 12/2/15

GRANTOR Robert Banker Anthony and Sheila Catalfamo Matthew and Amanda Warner Nationstar Mortgage LLC Ken Mousseau Paula Babbie Abby Boire Richard Groleau Barbara Tremblay Roger and Elizabeth Barthmaier Pierrette Hutchins Allen and Lori Tourville Cheryl Wood and Carl Blanchard Samantha Guerin and Joey Steady Ellen Welch Philip and George Moore David and Linda Richard

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GRANTEE LOCATION Carol Sherman Peru David and Nancy Miller Dannemora Edward and Jennifer Smith Schuyler Falls Secretary of Housing & Urban Development City of Plattsburgh Paul Pellerin Town of Plattsburgh David and Tara Lawrence Chazy Vernard Gonyea Plattsburgh Jason Burdo Ausable Justin Sorrell Champlain Laura and John Caffrey Black Brook Ronald and Lorene Easter Chazy William Supernault Ellenburg Thomas Durocher Beekmantown Raymond and Sheila Mckee Chazy Andrew Manabat City of Plattsburgh Christopher Reinckens & Jessica McCauliffe Ausable Neil and Jennifer Latour City of Plattsburgh

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ESSEX 11/30/15 John Pye et al 11/30/15 Howard Perkett 11/30/15 Douglas and Christina Mitchell 12/1/15 Essex County and Arthur Stark 12/1/15 Essex County 12/1/15 Essex County and Mary Gutreuter 12/1/15 Essex County and Robert Thomas 12/1/15 Essex County and Dennis Babin 12/1/15 Essex County and Skender Cecunjanin 12/1/15 Essex County and John Odell MDL PROPERTIES 12/1/15 WFL, William Sally Johnson GROUP LLC,andArts of12/2/15 Org filed Michael Morrow with SSNY on 11/13/15.Angelina Off. Loc.: 12/2/15 Roy Essex 12/2/15 County, MalcolmSSNY and Lorraine Fobare designated as agent 12/2/15 Seann Cassidyof

LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 2276 Saranac Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act. VN-12/12-01/16/20166TC-103567

NOTICE OF FORMATION A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Nana Mazz LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 22, 2015. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 26 Balsam Street, Lake Placid, New York 12946. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-11/14-12/19/20156TC-100851

Jennifer Hume North Elba John and Myranda Bigelow Willsboro Terry Conley and Kent Egglefield Elizabethtown James Nally Jay Erica Peasley Moriah Ryun Grey Crown Point Jennifer and Patrick Ledger North Elba Kenneth Andrea Ticonderoga Alpine Adirondack Associates North Elba Route 86 LLC LLC, a doGary Davis Ticonderoga mestic LLC, filed with Harold and Phyllis Ticonderoga theWhitford SSNY on 11/19/15. Christine Killinger Chesterfield Office location: Essex County. SSNY is desigJack Webb Schroon nated agent upon Joseph Gladd and JordannaasMallach St. Armand Jason and Bambiwhom Pedu process against North Elba

NORTH COUNTRY CREAMERY, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 11/20/15. Office: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/Ashlee K. Kleinhammer, 931 Mace Chasm Road, Keeseville, NY 12944. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. VN-12/12-01/16/20166TC-102943

Route 86 LLC, a domestic LLC, filed with the SSNY on 11/19/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 356 Canvasback Rd., Middletown, DE 19709. General purpose. VN-11/28-01/02/20156TC-102447

the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to The LLC, 356 Canvasback Rd., Middletown, DE 19709. General purpose. VN-11/28-01/02/20156TC-102447

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: The Adirondack Group IT Systems, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/17/2015, Office Location: Essex County. The SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. VN-11/21-12/26/20156TC-101680

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Your Home Away From Home, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/15. Office location: Essex County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: PO Box 670, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Purpose: any lawful activities. VN-11/21-12/26/20156TC-101682

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