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Merger committee reviews bus logistics Bus routes, costs and miles traveled discussed at latest meeting By Kim Dedam STAFF WRITER

ELIZABETHTOWN |The fourth school merger committee meeting last week focused on transportation systems at Westport Central and Elizabethtown-Lewis Central schools. The meeting follows three prior sessions held since August to discuss enrollment, instruction/extracurricular programs, and facilities data. The December session pulled statistics from state Transportation Advisory Services records for comparison. While some corresponding figures related to busing and equipment were similar, as generally revealed in prior discussions, others showed some differences. For example, costs spent per mile to bus students are similar in both districts, at 25 cents per mile for ELCS and 19 cents per mile at WCS.

While ELCS travels annually about 125,000 miles, Westport’s buses travel about 96,000. That is due in part to differences in district size. With two towns, Elizabethtown and Lewis, sharing one school, ELCS encompasses 173.5 square miles. Westport covers 70.2 square miles. State transportation aid ratios are also different, with ELCS gaining 62.4 percent aid from the state and Westport aid at 46.9. Sam Sherman, a Westport businessman who sits on the merger committee, asked what numbers feed the aid ratio. Education consultant Bill Silky, of the firm Castallo & Silky LLC hired to facilitate the merger study, said the total number of students and miles traveled factor into a complex transportation aid formula. “And then they built in a wealth factor,” Silky said. According to state education department online resources, income wealth is based on “adjusted gross income of residents of the district, as reported on tax returns and including the results of the statewide computerized income verification process.” Beyond aid, transportation operating costs come in quite similar for both districts. » Merger Meeting Cont. on pg. 16

LOCAL AIRPORT TO ADD DAILY FLIGHT TO NYC AREA

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CHRISTMAS IN THE FORKS » pg. 9

Belden Noble Memorial Library surprises local author, illustrator Upstairs reading and play area officially dedicated as the Steven Kellogg Children’s Room By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER

By Kim Dedam STA FF W RITER

HARRIETSTOWN | Town councilors, Cape Air and airport officials are looking to add a daily flight to White Plains with a connecting car trip into New York City. The proposed flight line addition comes as the Adirondack Regional Airport’s Essential Air Service (EAS) four-year contract with Cape Air for is up for negotiation. Airport Manager Corey Hurwitch told the Sun that

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Cape Air’s current subsidy ends at the end of February. “So before then, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) put out an announcement saying they are looking for proposals from carriers. We received two: one from Cape Air and one from Boutique Air, a West Coast company that is expanding into the east and has service out of Massena,” he said. “What was decided at the Town Council meeting last Thursday is support for the four-year Cape Air contract, but DOT is really the one who makes the final decision.” » NYC Flight Cont. on pg. 3

ESSEX | The Magic of Christmas filled the entire Belden Noble Memorial Library with bundled up kids. The town’s annual holiday celebration, bright with races, many treats, crafts and events, included one special surprise Saturday for local author and illustrator Steven Kellogg. It didn’t come wrapped in a bow. It came amid muffled clapping of children’s mittened hands. Kellogg began reading from several of the 120 books he’s written and illustrated in the past 50 years. The annual Christmas in Essex storytime for kids is a recent tradition here. » Kellogg Cont. on pg. 4

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ELIZABETHTOWN | The Elizabethtown Community Food Shelf is ready to gather goods and fill Christmas dinner boxes for as many as 50 local families. The shelves are neatly stacked, organized by food group with canned goods and household products. The racks were filled with recent donations from students at ElizabethtownLewis Central School. But donations for special Christmas meal baskets will arrive over the next few weeks. “We have 51 names so far,” Director Marilyn Jordan said of annual giving. If the list grows, she said, they will respond in kind. “We’ve provided upwards of 54 baskets in past years,” Jordan explained. Being ready to respond with food donations for holiday giving is something this group has fine-tuned over decades. “We use donations to purchase turkeys and ham. I just picked up a check for $500 this morning. Monetary donations also go toward gift cards to Tops Market, which we provide with the baskets.” No donation of funds or food items go to

waste, she said. And the Community Food Shelf is working with local farms, producers and bakers to buy fresh products for the baskets. “We buy a share at Full and By Farm in Essex so we have fresh veggies from May until about now,” she said, opening the food -shelf fridge. Dogwood Bakery also provides bulk pricing for fresh bread that will go into the Christmas baskets, along with local carrots, potatoes, apples and holiday treats. “It’s like manna from heaven. I’m always heartened by peoples’ giving,” Jordan said. The list for Christmas dinner provision comes from a variety of sources: some from the five parish priests and reverends that contribute to the food shelf. In addition to host parish at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Elizabethtown, the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown, the Congregational Church in Lewis and St. John’s in Essex are partners. Some recipients are recommended by Adirondack Community Action Program, others from social services in Essex County. “Because we’re church-based, we don’t go into the financial background of our families,” Jordan explained. “We try to treat everybody with care and dignity, because who knows what might happen to any family tomorrow.” In addition to the church communities and school food-drive programs, local Post Office food collection and University of Vermont Health Network, Elizabethtown Community Hospital make significant contributions to the Christmas food project.

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Marilyn Jordan, director of the Community Food Shelf at the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall in Elizabethtown said the collaboration between area churches and community is central to their Christmas dinner program each year. Photo by Kim Dedam “It’s a lot of hands and a lot of hearts,” Jordan said. “The community is doing good work.” Annual report data from the Community Food Shelf indicates between 23,240 to 18,871 pounds of food have been distributed from here each year since 2010. The food shelf at the Parish Hall on Williams St. operates with a budget between $10,000 to $12,000 annually, with 40 percent of support coming from grants via the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, the Charles Wood Foundation and Stewart’s Shops, in addition to a growing list of local donors, including farms, individuals and civic groups. In 2016, the food shelf in Elizabethtown served 1,264 individuals, down from the

highest need seen in 2010 of 1,602 individuals. Anyone wishing to contribute to this year’s Christmas food drive can contact Jordan at the food shelf at 20 Williams St., or call 518-873-6521. People can stop in to visit the food shelf here on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Christmas baskets will be filled by some 30 volunteers working together on Dec. 21 and distributed that afternoon. Area food shelves operate in many towns around Essex County: At Father McCarthy Hall in Westport; the United Methodist Church in Keeseville; the Willsboro Food Pantry on Clarence Oliver Lane; in Keene at the Community Center and in Moriah at St. Patrick’s in Port Henry. ■

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SARANAC LAKE | The Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club will sponsor two children to attend a state Department of Environmental Conservation-run camp in 2018. Now in its 71st year, the DEC Summer Camps program offers week-long adventures in conservation education for children ages 11-17.

The cost for each person selected will be paid by the SLF&GC. To receive a nomination form, contact Ralf Hartmann at huntered@roadrunner.com or 518-420-2424. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2018. DEC operates four residential camps for children: Camp Colby in Saranac Lake; Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor (Sullivan County); Camp Rushford in Caneadea (Allegany County) and Pack Forest in Warrensburg, Warren County. All four camps now offer programming for children aged 11-13 and aged 14-17. New for 2018 are two 14-17-year-old weeks at both Camp Colby and DeBruce.

Fire razes Essex home Property on Lake Shore Road gutted

Department of Emergency Services Director Don Jaquish said the fire started in the basement. “A determination has not been made yet and we are waiting for the insurance investigators to finish their inspection,” he said. The call went out for the fire at 1:08 p.m., with companies from Essex, Willsboro, Whallonsburg, Wadhams, Westport and Au Sable Forks responding. New York State Police and Essex County fire investigation were also on hand. Jaquish said fire investigators returned to the scene the next day to continue their work, along with a call for a rekindle of the fire.

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ESSEX | The joy of the Christmas in Essex program was broken for a brief time Saturday, Dec. 9, as firefighters from several communities were called on to knock down a structure fire in the early afternoon hours. The fire took place at a property on 1793 Lake Shore Road near Whallons Bay. The property is currently owned by Linda Coffin.

PICTURED: A fire gutted this home at 1793 Lake Shore Road in Essex on Dec. 9. Photo by Keith Lobdell

» NYC Flight Cont. from pg. 1 According to proposals submitted to DOT, Cape Air’s plan for a twice-daily Boston flight (round trip) plus a oncedaily White Plains flight seeks approximately $2.3 million in EAS subsidy for year one with a four-year contract. The amount increases slightly through subsequent years. Boutique Air proposed three-times daily flights (roundtrip) to Boston with a $2.7 million annual subsidy over a two-year period. “DOT is really looking for two-year solutions, but Cape Air is preferring a four-year contract, thus seeking a little bit lower subsidy,” Hurwitch explained. The four-year EAS contract would allow the airline to plan long-term for new aircraft purchases and personnel. DOT bases their final decision on a number of factors, especially community support, Hurwitch said. The airport in Lake Clear is owned by the town. Harrietstown Supervisor Michael Kilroy drafted a letter indicating the Town Council’s support for the Cape Air plan, adding daily service to White Plains. Based in Boston, Cape Air is likewise looking forward to new service to the greater NYC region. “We are looking to continue serving SLK (Adirondack Regional) for four more years: SLK-BOS (Boston) and SLK-HPN (White Plains),” said Trish Lorino, vice president of marketing and public relations at Cape Air. “We proposed one daily round-trip between SLK and HPN. The cost would be approximately $95 each way. Passengers could also opt to take our

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» Kellogg Cont. from pg. 1 Poised with marker at easel, the illustrator sketched as he read, recalling characters brought to life in a half-century’s worth of stories. Many kids knew some of the lines by heart. Among favorites Kellogg sing-sang: “Is Your Mama a Llama?”, the rhyming guess and play story by Deborah Guarino that he illustrated. Recent publications blended with 100-year-old children’s verse by Hilaire Belloc, an English (born French) poet of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Director Tom Mangano, left, surprised Essex author and illustrator Steven Kellogg with plans to dedicate the children’s reading room as the Steven Kellogg Children’s Room. Photo by Kim Dedam

Author Stephen Kellogg reads to a group of attentive listeners at the Essex Library as part of the Magic of Christmas activities in Essex Dec. 9. Kellogg is celebrating 50 years as an author and Illustrator of children’s books that have made their way around the world. Photo by Keith Lobdell Kellogg said he had loved the author as a child. Now, decades after the poet’s death, the illustrator has breathed some of Belloc’s words back to life.

Kellogg read from “Matilda Who Told Lies,” one of Belloc’s “Cautionary Tales for Children,” first put in print in 1907. Other stories, such as “Tales of The Mysterious Tadpole” and “Gwot! Horribly Funny Hairticklers,” drew rapt attention and rounds of awe and laughter from about 30 children who sat nearly perfectly still and filled in sentences when they knew what was coming. “Whoooooo’s got my Hairy Toe,” Kellogg read from the pages of the very first book he said he had illustrated back in 1967. In George Mendoza’s story, an old, gnarled woman had found the hairy toe while picking green beans in her garden. “GWOT!,” the woman answers an unseen being searching for its toe. “I ATE IT.” The children sat transfixed. And Kellogg spelled GWOT in giant, capital letters above a sketch of that same old, gnarled woman. In reading “Best Friends,” which Kellogg both wrote

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and illustrated, the author admitted his early love of pets. “When I was a little boy, I wanted a dog very, very badly,” he told the kids. He read about Kathy and Louise and their imaginary shared horse Golden Silverwind, but he stopped before the book’s last pages. The children wondered, and waited. “I’ll let you check this book out of the library and find out,” Kellogg smiled. Kellogg’s books wait among hundreds held for children at Belden Noble. They are displayed in low-slung racks in the Children’s Room, a large and open room made welcoming and cheerful with colored rugs and short tables with toys to play with. As the noted local author finished reading, Library Director Tom Mangano bid everyone wait. With no pause, he dedicated the Children’s Room upstairs to Steven Kellogg. The illustrator placed his hand to his heart, his jaw dropped. “Wow,” he said. “It was an idea we had on the board (of directors),” Mangano explained, unveiling a special plaque for the room on the second floor. Asked afterward, Kellogg said he had no idea the dedication was coming. “I’m just a great believer in our library system,” he said. “Libraries are everyone’s mansion, warm and welcoming.” He did, he said, finally have pet as a child. It was a puppy named Connie. The Steven Kellogg Children’s Room is at the top of the narrow staircase in the Belden Noble Memorial Library and adjoined by another reading room that looks out over Lake Champlain as ferries come and go. “I’m totally honored by this,” Kellogg said. For Belden Noble Board of Directors Chairwoman Colleen Van Hoeven, the honor is one returned. “He has given us so much of his time and talent over the years,” she said. “He has been a wonderful support.” Christmas Magic at Belden Noble hovered inside even as the scores who’d gathered slowly drifted out into the keen winter air. ■

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Stefanik signs letter expressing Arctic refuge drilling concerns U.S. should look elsewhere for energy needs, say federal lawmakers By Pete DeMola

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Fair play Playing by the rules has always been considered a core value in the way we By Dan Alexander conduct ourselves in this free society. • PUBLISHER • At school, on the playground, in a court of law, at work or the field of play, we expect each encounter to be governed by proper behavior. We’ve introduced instant replay to sporting events and are now using cameras on our streets and roadways to observe the actions of passersby. We have law enforcement wearing body cameras to ensure encounters adhere to these rules to be fair to both the officer and the alleged offender. Golfers play with honor and keep track of their scores. Even when playing matches for significant prize money, golfers have been known to add a stroke to their score for the tiniest infraction when only they realized their club-head ever so slightly touched the ball. Can you imagine any football, baseball or basketball game where the referees/umpires declare before the game who they favor, and they go out of their way to call strikes, penalties or fouls to tip the score in favor of their contestant? If the standard for accuracy and fair play is assumed without question in these areas, why would we not expect the same from our government officials and the media who are supposed to be our watchdogs? In recent years, we continue to see government officials bending the rules and making a mockery of our values. Sadly, when the media operate in a biased manner and proves to be untrustworthy by slanting their reporting to aid one side or thwart those they disapprove of, then we have failed to meet the test of fairness by condoning such action. Just like spectators at a sporting match, we all appreciate an accurate call even if it’s against your team. Nothing is more damaging than when a referee, even with the aid instant replay, fails to make the correct call, and that call decides the outcome of the game. We need to trust those in a position of ensuring fair play in all areas but especially those in charge of our government. Those who can’t respect and honor their role should be removed from serving in such a capacity. We must reaffirm our need for these values. Until then, not much will change, and sadly the anger from both sides will continue to rise causing greater disruption and resistance. ■

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Cuomo should sign FOIL bill It’s been a tough year for the press. The media is under increased scrutiny, in part, due to ongoing political upheaval. Paired with an uptick in public skepticism, we’re continuing to navigate a changing landscape in which press outlets are dropping like flies for economic reasons. LAist, Gawker, Gothamist and DNAinfo in New York City have all proved to be indispensable for providing groundbreaking local coverage. And they no longer exist. Despite the trends hemming us in from both sides, media outlets across the country are continuing to engage in excellent investigative reporting. We rely on the state’s Freedom of Information Law to access the information we need for many of these stories. Sending a FOIL request to a government agency can be as simple as requesting financial information from a local town hall, or as complex as trying to pin down the state on more complex issues — like studying traffic collisions at dangerous local intersections, for instance. Or official malfeasance.

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To the Editor: In reference to the proposal by Mayor Blais of Lake George to legally remove Iowa Pacific’s oil tanker junkyard on the Tahawus rail spur, the Adirondack Council and its consulting lawyers might have found a way. Following the lead of the council, the Long Lake Alliance sent a letter on Nov. 28 to the Surface Transport Board (STB), the Federal agency which oversees use of the nation’s rail lines, requesting that the STB remove the “common carrier” status Iowa Pacific currently enjoys from North Creek to the terminus of the line in Tahawus. We argued that the STB had awarded “common carrier” status allowing IP to carry freight on the Tahawus spur, not to rent storage on the tracks to out-ofservice tanker cars. We are now awaiting a response. The Adirondack Council has since determined that IP is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and the 80-plus rail cars currently stored on the Tahawus spur are owned by

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Some agencies are expedient, some drag their feet. And outright denials are not entirely uncommon. Like other facets of our legal system, there is an appeals process. But if a media outlet challenges the decision and wins, our legal costs aren’t necessarily covered. For small local newspapers, the story could end there if hiring a lawyer becomes too expensive. That could change if the governor signs a pending bill. The proposed legislation would amend the law to pay legal fees to applicants who prevail in FOIL lawsuits challenging open records requests that have been denied. The bill, which has been approved by the Senate and Assembly, would mandate the payment of legal fees to anyone who prevails in a lawsuit challenging a denial of an open-records request if the judge determines the agency had “no reasonable basis” for denying access, or the agency failed to respond to a request or appeal within the statutory timeframe. We join our newspaper colleagues across the state in asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries. The council has started a letter writing campaign to its billionaire owner, Warren Buffet, asking him to put a stop to what IP is doing. We urge organizations and individuals opposed to IP’s use of the Tahawus spur to keep the pressure on. Feel free to copy all or parts of our STB letter, which can be found on our Facebook page, Long Lake Alliance, North Country, at facebook.com/ groups/1163250837117691, and press the STB to take action. Join the Adirondack Council’s Warren Buffet letter-writing campaign by going to its website, adirondackcouncil.org, clicking on the green-colored “Take Action” button found at the far right of the topside toolbar, and then following the step-by-step instructions. For further information about the alliance’s efforts to oppose IP, email the author of this letter at jacarney4214@gmail.com. Jack Carney, Long Lake Alliance, Long Lake ■

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to sign this bill. The benefits aren’t just one-sided. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press pointed out that adopting a “meritbased mandatory fee provision” would also create financial incentives for compliance, motivating agencies to avoid litigation in the first place by “promptly and properly” fulfilling FOIL requests, and adopting more effective and efficient methods for the dissemination of public records. Keep in mind that media outlets aren’t the only stakeholders who seek open records: Private citizens and good government groups also rely on documents to hold agencies and officials accountable. In this uncertain political climate, ensuring a clean and open government has never been more important. During his tenure, Cuomo has worked to position New York as a national leader on a wide array of issues, including raising the minimum wage, developing clean energy programs, providing free college education and investing in infrastructure. Ensuring a transparent government should be a natural addition to that list. ■

new to our neighborhoods. Recently I have read of two accidents in other areas involving motor vehicles and horse drawn carriages. At this time of year, with the lack of daylight hours, it is a time to be extremely aware that there could be a buggie on the road at anytime. We welcome the Amish to our area and wish them to be safe. So try to be alert when traveling around this holiday season of our new neighbors who don’t necessarily move as fast as we do. Paul Stephens , Westport ■

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To the Editor: As the holiday season is upon us, what better gift to give than the peace of mind of up-to-date cancer screenings? Annual screenings are instrumental in detecting early stage cancers, when they are most treatable. Now with the Affordable Care Act, annual screenings are free through your health insurance. Check with your employer to see if they offer paid time off for you to receive your screenings. Many do and it is in their best interest to keep their employees healthy. Not insured? The Cancer Services Program (CSP) can cover your screenings if you are between

We would like to take this opportunity to inform the community that Medical Associates of Saranac Lake will be joining Adirondack Health on January 1, 2018. We are excited to join this wellestablished team and continue to serve the health care needs of our community by partnering together. As you may know, Medical Associates of Saranac Lake has been in existence at its present location on the corner of Church and Main Streets since 1876, when Edward Livingston Trudeau began his historic work on tuberculosis – putting Saranac Lake on the map as a healing community.

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Keene Central School shows gratitude with lunch Annual event held to show spirit of thankfulness

The meal has become a standing tradition in the community and region. “I’ve been coming every year since I’ve been elected,” said state Assemblyman Dan Stec (R-Queensbury). Schools are important in all communities, he said. “But this particular lunch brings in members of the community to interact with the kids and share a meal,” he said. “It helps people get in the mindset of Thanksgiving. I think it is a good event to reinforce the community with shared interests. It is fun and it’s nice that the school does this.”

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KEENE VALLEY | Keene Central School students showed their appreciation for the community which has raised them as part of a honored, annual tradition now in its 47th year. The annual Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 21 welcomed the community into the halls of Keene Central for meals, good conversation and more.

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“This holiday is about giving thanks and acknowledging the people in our lives who are important to us,” said K-6 principal Holly LaBombard-Hull. “We have much to be thankful for here at KCS. In this spirit, we want to thank our guests for coming to share this very special tradition with us.” LaBombard-Hull thanked faculty and staff, as well as students and parents, for their efforts and engagement in the community. “Thank you students for your good character and positive outlook. Thank you parents for being such an integral and supportive part of the school,” she said. “Lastly, thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be a part of a school community where we all work together toward common goals.”

Keene international student Kim Doan (center) was joined by family members in sister Van Doan (left), mother Loan Truong (right) and nephew David Vuong (front) at the annual Keene Central School Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 21. Photo by Jill Lobdell

Student council president Josh Baldwin said his group has worked hard to prepare for the day. “The younger grades make the tablecloths, so it gets everyone involved with the preparation,” he said. “The cafeteria staff prepare the food along with students in the cooking classes. We get food from local farmers as well. We spend the morning of getting the tables and chairs setup, more food prep done, all the mats on the ground and get everyone ready to eat. It’s fun getting the community involved and to get ready for Thanksgiving.” While the tradition has been around for almost half a century, it has only been recently turned into a public day of gathering. “The superintendent did this for many years and it was just the school community,” said student council co-advisor Donna Sawyer. “About 15 years ago, they opened it up for the community.”

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Essex County budget passed without amendments Lawmakers tout ease of this year’s process By Keith Lobdell STA FF W RITER

ELIZABETHTOWN | Members of the Essex County Board of Supervisors were in a good mood upon passing the 2018 spending plan. “I am pretty sure, and I am sure Gerry (Morrow) can back me, we’ve all been here almost three decades, that this is the first time we have passed a budget without amendments to the tentative,” said acting chairman Tom Scozzafava (Moriah) at the Dec. 5 meeting of the board. The 2018 budget contains a 2.23 percent increase in the tax levy, comfortably below the 2.40 percent threshold. The proposed spending plan is the final in a five-year plan charted by Essex County Manager Dan Palmer to course correct the county’s finances after the county was chided » Letters Cont. from pg. 6 This has been a great inspiration to all of us, especially those who worked with E. L. Trudeau’s grandson, Dr. Frank Trudeau, from 1975 to 1985. So, arriving at this decision has not been easy or undertaken lightly. As an independent medical practice within the current healthcare environment, it has become increasingly difficult to provide the quality of care, time and personal atten-

by the state Comptroller’s Office in 2013 for an over-reliance on their savings. “Five years is a considerable amount of time for a plan to work out but it did work out,” Palmer said. Total appropriations for the 2018 spending plan are $105,370,992, and the tentative tax levy is $22,400,000. County employees received 3 percent raises — not 4.5 percent as previously reported. Overall salaries increased from $23,306,528 to $24,375,326, a 4.5 percent net increase. The number was driven by a change in rate for Department of Public Works employees who are now being paid a 35-hour rate instead of 40, as well as several additional positions being added.

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Scozzafava served as acting chairman on a day where only 10 of the 18 supervisors were in attendance. Palmer told members of the audience this was not how meetings were usually attended.

tion in which we take great pride. We are not alone in this, as these transitions are happening throughout the country. Although saddened by the inevitability of this situation, we are pleased to be able to carry on the tradition of quality care in our new locations. As part of this new beginning, we will be closing our 118 Main Street office effective December 31, 2017.

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Mr. Mike’s hosts free Christmas dinner

LAKE PLACID | A free, community-wide Christmas dinner is slated for Dec. 25 at 2 p.m. at Mr. Mike’s Pizza Restaurant in Lake Placid. The menu will include ham, potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, rolls and holiday cakes. For more information, contact Linda Shaw Young at 518-523-9620 or Karen Armstrong at 518-524-8779. ■

Whallonsburg holiday market slated this weekend

WHALLONSBURG | The annual holiday market returns to the Whallonsburg Grange Hall on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1-4 p.m. Fifteen local farms and food producers will have booths selling produce, fresh breads, meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, maple syrup, pickles, pies,

“This is not typical for a county board meeting,” Palmer said. “We have three members of the board who are excused because of medical issues and the governor’s office scheduled a roundtable discussion in Lake Placid that members of the board felt was important to attend.” During roll call voting, chairman Randy Preston (Wilmington), vice chairman Sean Gillilland (Willsboro), Roby Politi (North Elba), Ed Gardner (Essex), Joe-Pete Wilson (Keene), Michael Marnell (Schroon) and Ronald Moore (North Elba) were listed as excused. Minerva’s Stephen McNally was announced as absent, but later was excused as he attended the roundtable in Lake Placid. Due to the absences, Scozzafava was appointed as acting chairman for the meeting. While the board was able to attend to the business of the budget and resolutions which were moved through committee, they were unable to bring any other resolutions to the floor, as those needed the consent of 12 board members. ■

With one exception, our physicians and physician’s assistant will continue to see patients in Adirondack Health’s health center locations in Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake and Lake Placid. Dr. Kristen Frank-Dixon has elected to pursue other opportunities in the region. We intend to honor existing appointments, but appointment locations may differ according to individual provider schedules.

candy and more. Crafters and artisans will sell handmade holiday decorations, soaps, pottery, rugs and other textiles. Author and naturalist Sheri Amsel will be leading hands-on activities for children and will have a wide range of children’s books for sale. Lunch and desserts will be available from the Hub on the Hill, Farmer’s Cone and Honey Pie. Admission to the holiday market is free. ■

Depot Theatre receives $6K in grant funding

WESTPORT | The Depot Theatre has recently been awarded three grants: a $2,000 grant from the Cloudsplitter Foundation, a $2,000 grant from J.M. McDonald Foundation, Inc., and a $2,000 grant from the Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation. The funds will allow the facility to upgrade HVAC systems, aiding in expand-

We are pleased to be joining Adirondack Health, and view this transition as the best opportunity to honor the legacy of Edward Livingston Trudeau and Medical Associates of Saranac Lake. We look forward to continuing to serve the people of our community. Dr. Jay S. Federman Dr. Dorothy S. Federman Dr. L. Anthony Waickman Dr. Peter B. Koppenheffer, Saranac Lake ■

ed winter programming and to help prepare artist housing for year-round use. ■

Winter carnival seeks vendors

SARANAC LAKE | Applications for vendors interested in participating in the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival are now available online at saranaclakewintercarnival.com. The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival will take place Feb. 2-11, 2018 featuring an “Adirondack Festival” theme. All vendors are required to complete a vendor agreement form and mail it or drop it off at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce by Jan. 28. Any vendor serving food or beverages will also be responsible for securing an operating permit from the New York State Department of Health at least 30 days before the event. For more information about vendors, contact Robin Johnson at 518-598-4532. ■

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Help us get them home for the holidays! Give the gift of a dog collar or bag of cat treats and the By Kathy Wilcox adoption fee for an • COLUMNIST • adult dog or cat will be our gift to you when you adopt your furry friend. Our dogs would like medium-sized nylon collars with a metal buckle or nylon martingale collars. Our cats are hoping for treats: Greenies and Temptations are their favorites! You can always use smile.amazon. com and have the added bonus of choosing the North Country SPCA as the recipient. Check out our Facebook page for more information!

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Cur-mix who is part of our holiday adoption special! Manny is one of our rescues from the south. He is a funny little stout boy who takes a moment to warm up to you, but once he does he is a silly, goofy guy. When he first arrived, he did not like other dogs – but to be fair, you can image his confusion after such a long trip from out of state and completely new surroundings! He is adjusting well and has really warmed up to the ladies especially! We believe that once he is neutered, that will help a bit with his friskiness but for now, we are thinking it would be best if he were the only dog in his home. Manny is about 3 years old and very neat in his kennel. He’s so handsome, with that classic Boxer head and gorgeous markings, and we can tell he has tons of potential! Come meet Manny and give him the second chance this funny little guy deserves. ■ — Kat Wilcox’s weekly column works to publicize the shelter’s adoptable pets. Find out more at ncspca.org

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Performance held at Saranac Lake Free Library; 12:00 p.m. Several Talented, local musicians will present a holiday music program, The program, coordinated by Sue Grimm Hanley, will provide a wide variety of music from traditional carols to pop holiday music of the 50’s, 60’s, and recent years, and will include a few sing-alongs as well. Free & open to the public. Bring soup or sandwich and enjoy a dessert & beverage provided by the Hospitality Committee. For more information, call 518-8914190. Peru » Just Jammin held at Peru Memorial VFW; 6:00 p.m. A group of local musicians get together to “Jam” listen, dance and /or join them. Items for a light supper ava11ao1eror available for purchase. purchase.

Movie Screening held at Strand Center Theatre; 7:00 p.m. About the movie: When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe, $5-$7 All tickets can be purchased at the door 25 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh. 518-563-1604.

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Lake Placid » Viessmann FIL Luge World Cup held at Olympic Sports Complex; The Viessmann World Cup Luge returns to Lake Placid! This event is one of ten World Cups scheduled. The luge competition consists of four events: men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles, and the team relay event. Come out and and cheer cheer on on Team Team USA, out including New NewYor including York’s own Erin Hamlin, Hamlin, a a threeErin time Olympian Olym~ time and 2014 Olympic Oly 2014 Bronze BronzE Medalist, Med, and and ORDAsponsored SP< athlete at Chris C Mazdzer, rv two-time t\ Olympic C competitor. C< Friday Fr 10:00 10: a.m. - 3:30 p.m. -3:'. Saturday 9:30 Satu a.m. a.m.-:- 3:30 p.m. For For tickets tickE visit whiteface.com whiteface

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Essex » Mini-Advent Retreat held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex; 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. No charge, but please bring a vegetarian dish to share for potluck lunch. Dessert and beverages provided. Sign-in time is 9, with program to start at 9:20. Sessions will include a few videos on spirituality, 2 short meditation periods, and chair yoga warm ups suitable for all ages with ample break times in-between. RSVPs appreciated. Contact: Bobbi Perez, 518-983-0008, perezgonehome@ gmail.com. Tony D’Angelo, 518-9637928 ,isisdang@willex.com West Chazy » Toy Drive held at West Chazy Fire Dept.; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 20th Annual West Chazy Fire Dept. Toy Drive, Help the Christmas Bureau provide Christmas for the less fortunate families in the area. We thank you in advance for anything that you can do to help. West Chazy » Fulton’s Folly held at Vesco Ridge Vineyards; 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Erena and Steve Fulton with Don Vicaro playing a mix of music along with some holiday tunes! 167 Stratton Hill Rd., West Chazy. 518-846-8544 Saranac Lake » Holiday Folk Concert held at Bluseed Studios; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Award winning musicians and songwriters Dan Duggan & Peggy Lynn delighted audiences from Maine to Florida with their unique holiday program. Original & traditional songs featuring Hammered Dulcimer, Concertina, Guitar & more. $15/$12 members. 24 Cedar St., Saranac Lake, NY. 518-891-3799

DEC. 17

Saranac Lake » Santa Con Pub

Crawl held at Multiple Locations; 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Grab a Santa suit, make a Santa suit, or dig out your most outrageous holiday attire. And for the love of Santa, don’t show up without some holiday flair! WIN A FLAT SCREEN TV!!! Best Santa, best alternative Santa, and more! Route:7pm Romano’s Saranac Lanes - Karaoke ALL NIGHT! 8pm The Rusty Nail, 9pm Bitters & Bones, 10pm The Waterhole, and 11pm Grizle T’s Grand Prize announced HERE! Dannemora » A Visit with Santa held at Lyon Mountain American Legion; 3:30 p.m. Town of Dannemora & Friends present “A Visit with Santa” Sunday Dec. 17th at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623 @ 4:00 PM (doors open at 3:30 PM) Refreshments will be served - pizza, cupcakes & drinks A Community-wide event open to all ages both young & old!! A present for all children in attendance supplied by Lyon Mountain Fireman’s Auxiliary.. Beekmantown » Music & Dance held at VFW Post 1466; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Music by Classic Country Revival, 327 Spellman RD, Beekmantown, NY Plattsburgh » Christmas Candlelight Concert held at First Presbyterian Church; 4:00 p.m. Chancel Choir will present their annual Christmas Candlelight Concert on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the church sanctuary at 34 Brinkerhoff Street, Plattsburgh. Sacred Christmas music - old and new will be featured. The choir is directed by Victoria Washburn and accompanied by

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Ballroom Social Dancing held at Recreation Center; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dance Plattsburgh introduces social dancing Every Monday Evening, except Federal holidays. Dance Plattsburgh’s Every Monday Dances are Open to the Public and FREE OF CHARGE. Come dance, practice and socialize with our friendly, supportive dance community, which includes dancers of all ages and abilities. Come join the fun! Please visit http://www. DancePlattsburgh.org for more information.

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Plattsburgh » Sons of Serendip

Holiday Concert held at Strand Center Theatre; All Day The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to announce a Holiday Concert featuring “America’s Got Talent” season 9 finalists, Sons of Serendip, at the Strand Center Theatre. For more info and to purchase tickets visit http://strandcenter.org Peru » Just Jammin held at Peru Memorial VFW; 6:00 p.m. A group of local musicians get together to “Jam” listen, dance and /or join them. Items for a light supper available for purchase. 710 Pleasant St., Rt 22B, Peru, NY 12972

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KEESEVILLE – Essex County WIC 2017 schedule at the United Methodist Church January 26, Feb 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 30, December 28 9:30- 2:45pm. Call us to schedule an appointment or find out more information at 518-873-3560 or 518- 569-3296

PLATTSBURGH - The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Search for Meaning Discussion Group. An evening of personal growth and a chance to join others in the search for truth and meaning. This fall, the group read and explore A New Earth: Awakening to your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now. All are open to the public, free and at 4 Palmer St., unless otherwise noted.

CHAMPLAIN - The next meeting at Champlain Valley Toastmasters Club will be on Tuesday December 19th, 2017 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at United Way of the Adirondack Region,45 Tom Miller Road,Plattsburgh, NY For all inquiries, please call: Jeff Pedersen (418-928-6549) or Danielle Omara(315-403-0909) or Joseph Sohmer (514-932-9455) OR e-mail Jeff Pedersen, (V.P. Membership) at: jeffkando@yahoo.com ELIZABETHTOWN – Al-Anon Family Group meetins every Sunday 4:00pm-5pm, Board Room in Elizabethtown Community Hospital 75 Park St., Elizabethtown. For more info call 1-888-425-2666 or 518561-0838 LAKE PLACID – Al-Anon Family Group meeting every Monday 8pm-9pm, St. Agnes Church Basement 169 Hillcrest Avenue, Lake Placid. For more info call 1-888425-2666 or 518-561-0838

PLATTSBURGH - Celebrate Recovery Meeting every Monday, 6:00 pm, Turnpike Wesleyan Church, 2224 Military Tpke., Plattsburgh. Open to the public. N0o charge or commitment required. For more information call 518-566-8764.

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PLATTSBURGH - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Serenity. 12-Step Meeting of Adult Children of Alcoholics.. For more information about the organization, visit www.adultchildren.org. All are open to the public, free and at 4 Palmer St. unless otherwise noted.

PORT HENRY Port Henry Knights of Columbus, bingo, 7 p.m. Every Monday CLASSES & WORKSHOPS MORIAH – Workshop for Solarize Eastern Essex County, Dec. 16th 2pm at 4313 Main Street, Adk Emporium. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ELIABETHTOWN – The Elizabethtown Library on River Street is decorated for the season with a special Flags of all Nations Tree for all to enjoy! A Vintage ADK Shadowbox is being raffled off and there will be a Holiday Book Sale Dec. 11-15th. Come Visit your library M/W/F 10-5 and Sat. 10-2! 518-873-2670 ELIZABETHTOWN – Christmas PartyTown of Elizabethtown & Elizabethtown Fire Department December 17, 2017 2:00 P.M. Cobble Hill Golf Course Santas coming! NORTH HUDSON - At 5:30 PM on Friday, December 16th, the Town of North Hudson will hold its annual Memory Tree Lighting and Christmas Party in the North Hudson Fire Department.

PERU - St. Augustines Soup Kitchen, Free Delicious Meal Every Wednesday, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. SARANAC LAKE – Grief Support Group First Tuesday of Each Month Saranac Lake, St. Luke's Church in the Baldwin House 12:30-1:30pm. For more information. Marie Marvull 518-743-1672 MMarvullo@hphpc.org

PLATTSBURGH - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Search for Meaning. A study and discussion group that is now exploring Eckhart Tolles A New Earth: Awakening to Your Lifes PurposeAll are open to the public, free and at 4 Palmer St. unless otherwise noted.

PUBLIC MEETINGS AU SABLE FORKS - Please take note that the regular monthly meetings of the Au Sable Forks Fire District for the year 2017, will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Au Sable Forks Fire Station located at 29 School Lane, Au Sable Forks, N. Y. 12912. The meetings are open to the public. 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. CHAZY – Al-Anon Family Group meeting every Friday 7:30pm8:30pm, Sacred Heart Church 8 Hall Street, Chazy. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838

PLATTSBURGH - Adult Children of Alcoholics meeting Wednesdays at 8:00 pm at Auditorium B at CVPH. More information can be found at www.adultchildren.or or by emailing adkacoa@mail.com 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.

PLATTSBURGH – Al-Anon Family Group Meeting every Thursday at United Methodist Church, 127 Street, Plattsburgh Beekman 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 Plattsburgh 7:30pmStreet, 8:30pm. For more information call 1-888-425-2666 or 518-561-0838. SARANAC LAKE - Al-Anon Family Group meeting every Wednesday 7pm-8pm, Baldwin House 94 Church Street, Saranac Lake. For more information call 1-888-4252666 or 518-561-0838

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Eye on the Arts Singer-songwriters Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn will perform a special holiday concert at BluSeed Studios in Saranac Lake on Friday, Dec. 15. This duo’s career has spanned nearly three By Elizabeth Izzo decades, the two combining instru• COLUMNIST • mental versions of original and traditional holiday songs for audiences all across the country. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. To learn more, visit bluseedstudios.org. Southern rock band Rustic Spirit will return to the Wild Horse Saloon in Lake George on Dec. 23. Rustic Spirit is known for their mix of cover material, performing songs from the likes of Garth Brooks and Hank Williams Jr. to Lynyrd Skynrd and the Rolling Stones. Doors open at 7 p.m. Classic rock troupe Just Us will perform at Fuzzy Duck’s in Morrisonville on Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. To learn more, visit facebook.com/fuzzyducks14.

Market Street Brass is slated to perform at the Faith Bible Church in Chestertown on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. This quintet is known to dabble in a variety of genres, from Dixieland jazz to classical and traditional music. In addition to performing Christmas music, the band is expected to play a few pieces written by the late Michael Kamon, arranger of music scores for Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, Highlander, 101 Dalmations and the Die Hard series. Admission is free. Local rock troupe the Stony Creek Band are slated to perform at the Lake George Beach Club on Dec. 23. Brandon LaRocca will open with an acoustic set at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m. following the Stony Creek Band, The Switch — a blues fusion band from Bolton Landing — will take the stage. For more information, visit lakegeorgebeachclub.com. On Sunday, Dec. 17, world-renown organist Peter Krasinski will land at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh. Krasinski will play the venue’s prized wurlitzer pipe organ in a special holiday performance slated for 2 p.m. Ticket are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit strandcenter.org or call the Strand Center Box Office at 518-563-1604 ext. 105.

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Singer-songwriters Dan Duggan and Peggy Lynn will take the BluSeed Studios stage this Friday. Photo provided Vesco Ridge Vineyards in West Chazy will host the Fulton’s Folly trio for a special set on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. The setlist includes holiday tunes. Call 518-846-8544 for more information. Psychedelic grunge-folk group Adrian Aardvark will perform at the Monopole in downtown Plattsburgh on Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. Experimental rock group Sam Egan and the Perineal Excoriations and local grunge troupe TPR will open. ■

Crowds gathered in Au Sable Forks on Dec. 2 to celebrate Christmas in the Forks with a tree lighting, parade and chance to meet the characters of the popular seasonal show “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Photo by Jill Lobdell

Santa Claus makes his grand entrance aboard a Lake Champlain ferry for the annual Magic of Christmas in Essex celebration, which took place on Dec. 9. The day was filled with numerous events throughout the hamlet, including a scavenger hunt, music, stories and a pancake breakfast with the guest of honor, pictured here greeting children at the ferry dock. Photo by Keith Lobdell

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The meal also introduces Thanksgiving traditions to the new members of the community and school who are there as part of the foreign exchange program. Kim Doan, of Vietnam, was joined by her family this year, said Joy McCabe, making the event extra-special. ■ — Jill Lobdell contributed reporting.

Members of the Keene Central School student council are ready to serve those in attendance at the annual Thanksgiving lunch held Nov. 21. Photo by Jill Lobdell

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KEESEVILLE | A local resident has been charged with second-degree burglary after allegedly entering a home and attacking hit victim. Rodger S. Hudson, 45, of Keeseville was arrested Nov. 29 by New York State Police following an investigation into an incident which took place Oct. 9, when police say Hudson forced his way into

Rodger S. Hudson has been charged with one count of burglary after breaking into a residence and assaulting the occupant in early October.Photo provided

a residence at the Shady Pines Trailer Park around 11 p.m. in the evening and attacked the 45-year-old male victim by punching him in the face. Hudson then fled the area. “He was there with the intent to assault the victim,” said Trooper Jennifer Fleishman, a state police spokesperson. “He was charged with burglary second degree because it is an all-encompassing charge that includes unlawful entry and assault.” Hudson was arraigned in the Town of St. Armand Court and remanded to the Essex County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. He is to reappear in the Town of Chesterfield Court Dec. 5, 10 a.m. ■

ELIZABETHTOWN | Isabelle Hunt Bailey passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving children. Isabelle was born on Staten Island on Jan. 4, 1933 to the late Livingston Sloan Hunt and Eleanor Daley Hunt. She was predeceased by her sister Turell Hunt Green, her eldest son Harlow Bailey, and daughter-in-law Candace Pepper. Isabelle was the devoted wife of Bartlett Bailey and mother of her five remaining children, Susanna Brooks, Eleanor Woodruff (Allen), Livingston Bailey, Russell Bailey and Nicholas Bailey (Eve). She will be greatly missed by her beloved grandchildren Morgan, Margaret and David Brooks, Marshall Woodruff, Harlow Bailey and Chyenne Cramer. Isabelle was thrilled to have six great grandchildren as well: Skylar, William, Nicholas, Noah, Avery and Jackson. She will also be missed by her dear and long-time friend, Evelyn Hatch. In 1950, Isabelle graduated from the Staten Island Academy and married “the handsomest man on the Island.” They moved to New Jersey, managing farms and learning the farming business. In 1954, they bought a farm in Skillman, New Jersey and for the next eight years had many adventures raising Black Angus and four children! In 1962, they sold the farm and moved to Hopewell, New Jersey and ventured into the restaurant business. After running Black Bart’s for ten years, and adding two more children to the family, Isabelle and Bart decided to move their family north to Essex. They bought the Old Dock House in 1968 and Isabelle made a home for her family there for the first summer. Starting the following year, the Old Dock was open for business and ran for 10 years as a family run restaurant. Isabelle wore many hats during those years. She juggled raising six children and working in the restaurant with her usual grace and calm assurance. Isabelle’s love of gardening and sense of style » Bailey Cont. on pg. 13

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turned the Old Dock into a beautiful place. We hope that all her friends will remember the fun times and happy events that happened at the Old Dock during those many years. In 1978, Isabelle and Bart were looking for a year round business and bought the Westport Country House. Together, with help from their clever and handy sons, they renovated it into a year round, full service hotel and renamed it the Westport Hotel. After four memorable years of business, celebrating holidays together with family and friends and weddings at the hotel, Isabelle and her husband decided it was time to retire. They settled in Elizabethtown and spent many years enjoying life and entertaining family and friends. Isabelle was a stately and gracious woman with a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss the way she would confidently sing a song with her beautiful voice… but with all the wrong words! We will miss her great laugh and whistling. We will miss her calm way of delivering down to earth and matter-offact advice, only when asked for. We will miss her open heart and unconditional love. The jingling sound of her gold bracelets as she moved through her days will forever be in our hearts. The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital for their gentle kindness and compassion during her stay. Thank you so, so much. Arrangements were entrusted to Heald Funeral Home, 7521 Court Street, Elizabethtown. To light a memorial candle or leave an online condolence please visit healdfuneralhomeinc.com. ■

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WILLSBORO | Michael W. McClellan, 63, passed away at his home in Willsboro with his loving wife Patsy at his side. He was born on Aug. 23, 1954 to Helen (Begnauche) and William McClellan in Ticonderoga. He graduated from Moriah Central School in 1972 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he excelled as an avionic systems specialist. After his military service he moved back to Mineville and found employment at Goodrich as a calibration technician until retiring in 2010. Mike loved hunting, especially for turkeys, and just spending time in the woods walking the many trails at hunting camp. He was an avid gun collector with a great deal of knowledge about them. He enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Champlain with family and friends; was a remarkable swimmer going in the water whenever he had the chance. He was also a New York Rangers hockey fan for many years. He was a very well informed person always willing to help anyone and touched more lives than he ever realized. Mike met his soul mate, Patsy, through mutual friends on March 23, 2012, they married in a private ceremony on September 17, 2016 at the lighthouse in Crown Point. He is survived by his wife Patsy (Brown) McClellan, a son James McClellan of Millbrook, Alabama from a previous marriage to Roberta Blaise and a sister Donna (Mike) Parent of Ticonderoga. He was predeceased by his parents.

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PARADOX | Deborah “Debbie” Ann Knowlton, 64, of Paradox passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2017. She was born on Sept. 26, 1953 in Ticonderoga, the daughter of Jean and Edmund F. Soloski. Debbie will be remembered most for her kindness and dedication to family and friends. Debbie enjoyed gatherings with friends and family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a true animal lover and loved spending time with her cats. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael; daughters Christie Egglefield of Paradox, Gina White of Virginia, Lisa Knowlton of Schroon Lake; son Daniel Egglefield of Elizabethtown, ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund F. Soloski and Jean M. (Soloski) Salerno; her stepfather, Paul Salerno Sr.; and sister, Karen Baker. At Debbie’s request, there will be no calling hours. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Debbie’s name may be made to the Angel Connection in Ticonderoga or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. ■

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Local teams open seasons By Keith Lobdell SPORTS EDITOR

ELIZABETHTOWN | The winter sports season has begun in several sports as teams start their quests for league and sectional titles. The AuSable Valley varsity boy’s basketball team finished their preseason run with a 63-54 loss against Section II’s Hadley-Luzerne Saturday, as Joel Martineau scored 24 points and Dalton McDonald had 18 points and 10 rebounds. On the lanes, the Patriots scored big wins against Northeastern Clinton, as Tyler Atkins led the boys team with a 611 series and Tyler Light adding a 600 series. Tanner Forbes and Logan Martineau also scored high for the Patriots, with high games of 216 and 206, respectively. Katelynn Miller led the girls team with a 543 series, followed by Janelle Simpson with a 511. Willsboro and Westport split their varsity meetings, with the boy;s scoring a 56-27 win over the Eagles thanks to a 21-0 opening quarter. Warren Jackson (pictured below) led the team with 15 points, while Trevor Bigelow added 12 and Jared Joslyn 10. Joseph King also had a strong night with seven points.

In the girls game, the Lady Eagles scored a 59-23 win over the Lady Warriors with eighth grader Rachel Storey leading the way with 20 points while sister Ellie scored 13, Lizzie Stephens 12, Hannah Schwoebel 6 and Malynda Lobdell 5. Kaitlin Wilkins scored 12 points and Savannah Bronson 8 to lead the Warriors. Keene came out strong against MVAC Division I favorite Seton Catholic, keeping the game close before falling 34-30 as Caitlyn Lopez scored 11 points, Elly Smith 9 and Alyssa Summo 6. The 20th-ranked Keene boys squad was solid in a 64-21 win over Lake Placid, with Antonio Finsterer leading the way with 15 points, Damian Brown adding 14, Miles Warner 12, Josh Baldwin 11 and Az Finsterer 8. Matt Brandes and Jesse Izzo each scored 5 points for the Blue Bombers. The Lady Bombers scored a 41-34 win over Keene, holding the Beavers scoreless in the opening quarter and building an 18-8 halftime lead. Camille Craig scored 12 points and added eight steals and seven rebounds, while Lindsey Rath 11 rebounds and five steals to go with 9 points. Graci Daby also scored 9 points, while Elly Smith led Keene with 22 points and Caitlyn Lopez scored 7. In wrestling, AuSable Valley scored its first win of the season as they earned a tiebreaker over Beekmantowm after both teams earned 42 points. Jason Fletcher, Brandon Wright and Landon Snyder earned wins by fall, while Mason Dubay and Dylan Goodrow scored wins. On the ice, a 2-0 lead early for the Saranac Lake varsity boys team was not enough as Guilderland scored four unanswered for a 4-2 win. Brett Dawson scored both goals for the Red Storm, while Bruno Freeman made six saves in the loss. Lake Placid did not find the skating any easier, falling, 10-2, against Fayettville-Manlius as Tyler Hinckley and Hunter Wilmot found the back of the net for the Blue Bombers and Anders Stanton made 30 saves. ■

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Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School adds bike curriculum ELIZABETHTOWN | Elizabethtown Lewis Central School recently added a bike program to their physical education curriculum. The school received the bicycles from High Peaks Cyclery in Lake Placid through funds from the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities in Clinton and Essex Counties (CHSC) grant. The grant is a five-year, state-funded public health initiative meant to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. » Merger Meeting Cont. from pg. 1 At ELCS, expenditures are $3.31 per mile with Westport costs calculated at $3.18 per mile. Westport utilizes eight buses, with ELCS using 11 buses. The make and model of vehicles purchased by the schools are different, with Elizabethtown-Lewis’s fleet primarily Dodge, International and TransTech while Westport’s buys mostly Bluebird, Chevrolet and GMC buses. Route data in the presentation was fairly general. Several members of the merger committee asked if consultants provide detailed analysis of bus routes, looking for precise information about student pick-up times, route overlap, and whether travel would mean long bus rides for individual students. Silky said that type of analysis is to be done by district school boards and administrators if the schools choose to merge. But their review, presented by consultant Suzanne Gilmour, did look at some scenarios. They found that bus runs begin at 6:30 and 6:45 for ELCS and Westport drivers respectively. And ELCS buses run 46 to 55 miles per day, total (to and from), not including the trip to CV-Tech, while Westport buses run 45 to 135 miles per day, not including sports runs. For discussion purposes, consultants looked at how a single-run busing route in a merger might operate. Single-run refers to a transportation schedule that picks up elementary and middle-high school children at the same time. A single-run busing route would continue to pick up students as they do now, Gilmour said. But an added step would shuttle middle school kids from ELCS to the Westport building, bringing Westport high schoolers back to ELCS. The shuttle step might add about 10 minutes to both morning and

Four additional districts received the grant: Northern Adirondack Central, Ticonderoga, Chateaugay and Moriah. The program’s goal is to provide physical activity opportunities for students before, during and after school. Under CHSC, the school’s activities look to engage teachers and the community to participate and provide feedback. In class, students are learning basic riding skills and

afternoon bus routes, Gilmour said. An option, consultants said in discussion, is a dual system or two-tier bus run, establishing separate travel routes for elementary and middle-high school students. Consultants said the difficulty in scheduling would likely be finding bus drivers here to accommodate the need for two drivers with an added 1.5 hours per week for shuttle runs.

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Transportation logistics remained a real concern to committee members and to some of the 15 people who attended the meeting held in Elizabethtown last Wednesday. Deb Spaulding, lead bus driver at ELCS, suggested there may be ways to coordinate stops at points where Westport and ELCS routes connect. “I’m going by Westport buses two times, three times a day,” she explained. District routes interlace on roads that loop between Westport and Lewis and Elizabethtown. “There are places where we could switch over,” Spaulding said, putting middle school kids en route directly to Westport, and viceversa for high school students. “In theory,” Sherman said, “both schools have a handle on transportation; both schools have a handle on sports schedules. We probably could really put together a pretty good scenario if they (transportation personnel) sat down.” “We could certainly ask if they would go for that,” Gilmour said. The idea seemed to settle well with committee members. ELCS physical education teacher and athletic director Paul Buehler, who is on the committee, suggested specifics now might better inform any merger decision. “Do we need a subcommittee to hammer out bus routes and get an idea of data for people?”

safety checks. “With this program, the small victories become huge,” said Paul Buehler, a physical education instructor. “You see the excitement in their faces after passing a skill.” In the future, students will learn how to ride in different terrain, with plans to visit community sites like Cobble Hill Golf Course. Students can then ride on local trails such as Blueberry Hill and Otis Mountain. ■

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There are three Merger Committee meetings left: Jan. 24 to discuss staffing: 6 p.m. at Westport Central School Feb. 28 to discuss finances: 6 p.m. at Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School. April 25 to review findings and read Draft Final Report: 6 p.m. at Westport Central School. In June, a final report would be submitted to the State Education Department for review. If approved there, it would then go to Westport and ELCS School Boards in August 2018 and brought to public information sessions in September. The merger review process will continue through the 2018 school year into 2019 and requires three rounds of separate votes at both School Boards, a straw poll vote in both communities and a final formal referendum vote in Jan. 2019. If the schools vote to merge, a new combined school board would be elected during the school vote in May 2019. WCS: westportcs.org ELCS: www.elcsd.org Town of Lewis: www.lewisny.com Consultants will take up that option for added review in the coming weeks. Buehler also said he felt like merger committee review was a lot of “studying ourselves.” And he described how he reached out to other schools in New York who worked on consolidation plans. One very similar and successful merger happened in 1995 at Chautauqua Lake

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and Mayville Central School over by Lake Erie. One district is on a beautiful lake, the other is the county seat there, Buehler said. “I asked them: Tell me what went wrong?” Buehler said. Among challenges relayed by school administrators, he said, were combining teacher contracts, staffing issues and transportation routes. But more variety in courses was achieved there, he said. ELCS Superintendent Scott Osborne shared an article published in 2008 in the Westfield Republican that actually debriefed school board members involved in that merger — 12 years after it went into effect. The Chautauqua Lake school’s board members recalled confidence in the process. “We’ve got a lot of cool stuff going on that we never, never could have done without a merger,” board member Jay Baker said in the news report. “The Chautauqua Lake Central School District has consistently ranked among the top school districts in the region and has one of the lowest pupil-teacher ratios. ... the district was able to introduce 46 new programs in the first few years post-merger.” Transportation issues were one part of the merger that took a lot of time, according to the news account. Notes and the Castallo & Silky December 6 presentation are posted online at both schools and on the Town of Lewis webpage. An update to property valuation was included in last week’s data sheets. The assessed values — value placed by local assessors — is disparate. ELCS facilities assessed value is $7,145,500 with Westport facilities assessed at $2,904,200. The school in Elizabethtown was built in 1951 and Westport’s school was built in 1933.■

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SALE SUPREME COURT: ESCOUNTY. U.S. 10/27/17 Katherine Walker Sarah GraceSEX McNally BANK TRUST, N.A., AS Ewa Bailey TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 10/27/17 Wilmington Savings Fund Society MASTER PARTICIPARobert Rushford 10/27/17 David Boulerice TION TRUST, Pltf. vs., RONALD B. THOMAS, et 10/30/17 Kristie Morrison Michael Ralph al, Defts. Index # CV16Travis Prue 0567. Pursuant to judg10/30/17 Michael Ralph ment of foreclosure and Richard Perry 10/30/17 Darrell Bowen sale entered Nov. 30, 2017, I will sell at public 10/30/17 Secretary of Housing and Urban Guy Burnettauction at the Essex Development NOTICE OF FILING OF County Courthouse, ElizARTICLES OF ORGANI- abethtown, NY on Jan10/30/17 Lee Garrison uary 17, 2018 at 10:00 ZATION IN NEW Rochelle YORK Ginis BY A LIMITED LIABILIa.m., prem. k/a 87 Trilli10/30/17 Kiel Stoughton Carmine Gervase TY COMPANY um Drive, Lake Placid, Name: Orchard Heights NY. Said property locat10/30/17 Tami Nori Peter Johnson Realty, LLC. Articles of ed in the Village of Lake Organization filed with Placid, Town of North sec. of state of NY(SOS) Elba, County of Essex, on 12/7/17. Office loca- State of New York, being Lot 260 Towntion: Essex County. part of LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS ship 11, Old Military SOS is designated as NOTICE OF FORMATION agent of LLC for service Tract, Richards Survey OF LIMITED LIABILITY of process. SOS shall and being designated at COMPANY (LLC) mail copy of process to Lot 31 as shown on a Name: Mountain Ridge 702 Glen Road, Jay, NY subdivision map entiProperties, LLC Articles 12941. Purpose: Any tled, BLUEBERRY of Organization filed with lawful act or activity. HILLS, being a residenthe Secretary of State of VN-12/16-01/20/2018tial subdivision of lands New York (SSNY) on 6TC-171404 of Frank Sears, Jr. and 10/18/2017 Office LocaAnita Sears as surveyed tion: Essex County. The and mapped by Robert NOTICE OF SALE SSNY is designated as M. Marvin, Jr., Land SUPREME COURT: ESagent of the LLC upon Surveyor, June 1987 U.S. whom process against it SEX COUNTY. and filed in the Essex may be served. SSNY BANK TRUST, N.A., AS County Clerks Office as shall mail a copy of any TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 Map No. 3729. Approx. PARTICIPAprocess to the LLC at: MASTER amt. of judgment is 5948 NYS Route 86 TION TRUST, Pltf. vs., $408,808.78 plus costs RONALD B. THOMAS, et Wilmington, NY 12997. and interest. Sold subPurpose: To engage in al, Defts. Index # CV16- ject to terms and condi0567. Pursuant to judgany lawful act or activity. tions of filed judgment ment of foreclosure and VN-11/18-12/23/2017and terms of sale. sale entered Nov. 30, 6TC-168954 COLLEEN E. DELCORE, 2017, I will sell at public Referee. COHN & auction at the Essex ROTH, for Pltf., 100 E. NOTICE OF FILING OF County Courthouse, Eliz- Old Country Road, Ste. ARTICLES OF ORGANI- abethtown, NY on Jan- 28, Mineola, NY. #93717 ZATION IN NEW YORK uary 17, 2018 at 10:00 VN-12/16-1/06/2018BY A LIMITED LIABILI- a.m., prem. k/a 87 Trilli4TC-171281 TY COMPANY um Drive, Lake Placid, Name: Orchard Heights NY. Said property locatNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVRealty, LLC. Articles of ed in the Village of Lake Organization filed with EN that the Town Board Placid, Town of North sec. of state of NY(SOS) Elba, County of Essex, of the Town of Keene on 12/7/17. Office loca- State of New York, being has set Tuesday, Jantion: Essex County. part of Lot 260 Town- uary 2nd, 2018, at 7:00 SOS is designated as PM, at the Keene Town ship 11, Old Military agent of LLC for service Hall, as the time and Tract, Richards Survey of process. SOS shall and being designated at place to hold the Town mail copy of process to Lot 31 as shown on a of Keene's 2018 Organi702 Glen Road, Jay, NY subdivision map enti- zational Town Board

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